Evening Star Newspaper, June 4, 1898, Page 9

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Send Conditions Under Which Two Corres- pondents Were Released. LONDON, June 4.—The foreign office t Captain General Blanco only » ihe Messrs. Rob- English nev ition 1h arn. The rd the a, on ing ‘been r the purpose jents, sone te “STRAIGHT KOAD TO PERDITION.” release ¢ m, the on cor . not to re! rk on ti El Heraldo of Madrid Charactér- izes Spain’ Course. LONDON, June 4.—According to a i patch from Madrid, El Heraldo, with re Sard to the situation at Santiago de Cuba, Jays: “It is one more disenchantment which proves that there is no remedy for Spain's fnisfortunes. Cervera’s squadron at San- Mago ts of little advantage either for itself r for what It represents. It can neither inder the Yankee expedition nor strength- fm the defense of Havana. Spain was fess before led through such a straight joad to perdition.” ——_—_ Fhe Little Kingdom of the President. An interesting article of local interest ap- Pears in the Forum for June under the title "The Littl> Kingdom of the President.” It Was written by Mr. Henry L. West of this city, and is a discussion of the conditions existing in the District. Mr. West treats the District as a principality of the Presi- dent, emphasizing the latter's power to ap- the local officials, from the Com- S to the notaries public, and says excellent selections which have indicate that the ballot is not an f good governme —_s—___ Noted Socialist Lender De: MILWAUKEE, Wis., June 4. — Paul Grottkau, the noted socialistic agitator, who has been suffering from pneumonia im this city for several days, is dead. jome fs in San Fra: ‘O- ‘inown in socialistic circles th wountry. His He was well ‘oughout the Senators Suffered a Serious Relapse Yesterday. COULD NOT HIT CONNINGHAM Bunched Their Errors and Were Overwhelmingly Beaten. CURRENT SPORTING NOTES Today's League Schedule. Louisville at Washington. St. Leuis at Baltimore. Cincinnati at New York. Cleveland at Boston. Chicago at Brooklyn. Pittsburg at Philadelphia. Record of the Clubs. Clubs. W. LPC.) Clubs. W. L. Pc. Cincionatl.... 27 10 .730|/Chicago...... 18 26° 474 Cleveland...) 25 13.658) Philadelptiia. 16 18 Boston, a | Breokiyn. 20 New York.... 22 15 1595) Louisville. 2 Baltimore. ... 19 14 | Srasbington & Pittsburg..<° 20 19 (5131 St. Louis. 26.207 The Washington team yesterday, in the contest with tae Louisville Colonels, gave one of the finest exhibitions of how not to play scen here for many moons. It was a rather interesting game up to the sixth inning, when, with the score standing 5 to 4 in favor of the visitors, the local peo- ple made six miserable errors, these added to two hits of the Kentuckians sending six runs across the plate. Swaim, who was pitching fairly effective ball, was replaced in the next inning by Donovan by the powers, probably because, in their opinion, the game was hopelessly lost. Whether it was or not, it surely was after Mr. Don- evan assumed churge of the fireworks. In the three innings he had charge of the bat- tery he gave six passes and hit Hoy a crack which knocked the silent man out of the game. But one hit was made off Donovan, and he struck out two men. He d tke speed all right, but his eyesight Little Cunningt onels, and he pitched well, giving but one pass, striking out a man and keeping the © well scattered that despite the fiv made by his supporters the Sena- tors could get but four men across the plate. A. Wagner had an off day at third, and Stafford at second did not set the grass on fire. Dexter in right field was a tower of strength to the Kentuckians, cap- Is, three of which seemed ee ong, safe hits. In the second inning Anderson overran Ritchie's sharp drive and the ball rolled nearly to the center-field fence, giving the bats a homer. In the next inning Selbach shot one to deep right center, making the cir- cuit of the bases behind scoring was done until the second in- ning, when the Kentuckians got thre across the plate. Clingman to right for two bases, went to third on Snyder's sacrifice, scoring on Cunning- ham’s out at first. Clarke was passed to first, and then Ritchie got in his homer. Jonels made two more in the fourth ing. With two men out and Snyder on t by means of a hit to right, Clarke drove a hot one past Doyle, sending Sny- der home. Clarke took third off Anderson's muff of Ritchie's fly, scoring on Hcey’s sin- gle to right. In the sixth inning the vis tors had lots ef fun. Snyder singled to right, going to second on Cunningham's single past Wagner. In an attempt to bunt Clarke forced Snyder at third, but Wagner's fumble of Ritchie's grounder filled the bases. Wrigley followed Wag- ner’s bad example when Hoy hit to him, Cunningham scoring. Dexter's hit to Wag- ner forced Ritchie at the plate, but Clarke ran home on Swaim’s wild pitch. J. Wag- ner dropped one near the foul line, and Cy lammed the ball against the runner, Hoy and Dexter scoring while Doyle was hunt- ing the sphere, the runner going to second. Stafford’s safe infield hit was stot past Doyle by A. Wagner, the other Wagner running home. Reitz next fumbled Cling- man’s grounder, Stafford going to third i home, while Clingman allowed him- f to be run out between first an second. novan struck out Snyder and Cunning- ham in the seventh inning, but in the next he passed Ritchie, shot a het one into Hoy, Ritchie scoring on Dexter's hit to left. J. agner and Stafford were given p ng home Smith, who was running fc Clingman was next presented with a forcing in Dexter. Snyder's hit start- ed a double play, on which Wagner scored. Clarke and Ritchie were passed to first in the last inning, the former making two , and going home while Ritchie per- mitted himself to be put out in running to ‘ond. Phe Washington men made but four runs during the game, Selbach’s home run in the third being responsible for half of them. The other two were made in the fifth inning, when Selbach singled to left, going to third on McGuire's two-bagger to left center, and scoring when Hoy’s return of the ball slipped through Stafford. Mc- Guire scored on Anderson's singie to left. Score: Washington. Louisville. R.H.O.A.E. Gettman, rf. 12°20 6 Clarke, If... 42°46 0 Selbach, If.. 2 2 0 0 6 Ritchey, 21321 MeGuire, ¢. 1 2 8 3 1 Hoy, ef. 22011 Anderson.cf. 0 2 0 6 1 *Smith, oo100 Doyle, 0 101 O 0 Dexter, 21500 A.Wagner 3b © 0 1 8 2 J.Wagner,ib.2 0701 Reitz. 2....0 1 5 2 1) Staff'rd.: 11342 Wrigley, ss. 0 © 0 7 1 Clingma &.F 22.6 Swaim, p...0 1 0 2 1 Snyder, ¢...1 2200 Denovan, p. 0 0 0 0 6.Cun'gham.p. 11100 Totals.... 4112737 7! Totals....161127 9 *an for Hoy in etghth. Washingtot. oo202000 4 Louisville 03020604 1-16 First base by ¢rrore—Washingto Toulsville, 7. Left on bases—Washington, 1 Loufsville, 6. First base on balls Of Swaim, 2: off Cunniny 1; off Donovan, 6. Struck out—By Swalm Cunningham, 1; by Donovan, 2. Home runs—S bach and Ritchey. ‘Ti hits—McGuire and ‘Lingman. Suyder. rke (3), Smith and Dexter (2). igley to Reitz to Doyle. Hit by pitcher—H Wild pitch—Swaim. ‘Time-215. Cmplres Swart: wood and Wood Pittsburg, 8; Philadelphia, 4. ‘The Quakers were weak at the bat yes- terday on their own grounds, and as a re- sult the Pittsburgs had no difficulty in win- ring the game, the scor2 being 8 their favor. Following is the score: tsburg. R.H.O.A.E. f: i 4 ° 0 0 0 ° 0 Pere rererit otae Sune tHonnonen Owimmasooo™ » eornwocose een 28 a 00020010 tts arg. 2: Philadelpul rdner. Donovan, Davis, Brodie, its—MecCarthy. Cooley, Lajoie ice hit~MeCarthy. Double plays—Tannehill, Davis and Gray; Ely, Gardner and Davis; Latole and Douglass. First base on balls—Of Tannehill, 2; off Wheeler, 4. Hit by pitcher—By Tannehill. 3 Sirvck out—By Tannehill. 1; by Dunkel, 2. Wi pitch—Wheeler. Left on bases—Pittsburg. &; Phil- adelphia, 2. Time—2 hours. Umplres—Suyder and arty. St. Louis, 5; Baltimore, 4, ‘The St. Louls boys sprung a surprise on the Orioles at Baltimore yesterday by de- feating them by the score of 5 to 4. Both clubs field2d well, and Jack Taylor's good pitching did the rest. Following is the score: Baltimore. R.H.O.A.E.| Keeler, rf... Jennings, 2b. Ketiey, : Stenzel, ef. SHewcNboud tts nti eeenewneer wunmccecol™ 1 1 1 1 2 1 o 1 1 0 KTikewasn oat Bl peakuswuns Sl emocwowsows ‘clbsasavcoes ‘Quins ‘3b... Robinson, ¢. Nope. : nam 4 10 Earned Balth 3; St. Louis, cree Feat rons — timore, 3; St. » 5. Tw dase bit—Kelley, Sacrifice bits—Keeler’(@). Tea. le play—Hall and Decker. First. base on’ bain, om Nope, 3; off aybor. 4. | Seruck “oat ~By "Nope, 2. Left on bases—Baitimore, §; St. Louie st First. base on errors—Baltimore, Unplces O'Day and MeDonaig” * Tme-2.25. New York, 16; Cincinnati, io, Rusie and Hawley were both knocked out of the box yesterday at New York, the Giants defeating the Cincinnatis in a slug- to 4 in+ ging game by th> score of 16 to 10. Beck- ley and Joyce had a mix-up at first base and the New York captain was put out of the game. Gettig and Dammann finished the game for their respective clubs, the for- iam the latter. Following is @ Score: New York. R.H.0.4.E., Cincinnati. R.H.0.4-E. W'Haltren,cf 43 2 1 210 jernan, If..2 2 4 0 41000 te 1040 15¢@ 13874 100 1263 oo00 e000 010 Gleason, 2b. 2 3 2 2 330 Hartman, 3b2 1 2 3 520 Wemer, ‘c..1.3 11 oo00 Rusie, p....1 1 6 2 220 Gettig, p.--1101 Totals. 10 17 24 14 York. -4206040 0x15 Cincinnati: +25 200100 ow Earned runs—New York, 8; Cincinnatl, 6. Stolen bases—Gleason, Grady. 'Two-base hits—McBride. Van Haltren, Beckley. Three-base hits—McPhee, Grady. ,fiome runs—Hawley, Hartman. Sacrifice bit—Miller. Double play—Grady and Davis. First base by error—Cincinuat!. First base on balls—Oft Gettig, 2; off Hawley, 1; off Dammann, 2. Hit by pitched ball—Joyce. “Strack ont—By Hewley, 1; by minann, 2. Wild pitches—Ruste, Hawley, Dam- mann. Left on bases—New York, 6; Cincinnati, €. ‘Time—2.20. Umpires—Emslie and Andrews. Brooklyn, 2; Chicago, 1. The Brooklyns scored two runs in their first turn at the bat yesterday on their own grounds, and this proved enough to give them a victory over the Chicagos by the score of 2 to 1. Catcher Donohue of the Chicagos was put out of the game for kick- ing. Following is the score: RH.O.A.E., Brooklyn. 0 0/Griftin, ef. 0 Jones, rf. 0) LaChanee, 1S lw ry erocchHcn? 3b. 1) Hallman, 2b 0 Smith, . Sebccbusne cme Eamon wuueHeoss Chance, Grifith, p. ‘Totals... 1 11 ecompocent mete wes tate mootmnnes ° zw E F 5 5 Totals. o0000 rd, LaChance, a s ry ect Everitt. Double plays—Mertes and LaChance; Smith,Tucker and LaChance; LaChance and Hallman. Sacrifice hit—Tucker. First base on balis—Of Yaeger, 1; off Gritith, truck, out—By Yaeger, 4; by Griffith, 2 Passed balls—Chance, 2. Left’ on bases—Chi- cago. 4; Brooklyn, 6. ‘Time—1.46. man and Hoydler, ‘mpires—Cush- Base Ball Notes. Louisville again tc day. Dope! Get together, boys. Hillary was strictly all right. Back into the eleventh hole we go. Pitcher Amole was released yesterday, but Donovan ts retained. Cunningham 1s ene of pitchers in the league. Even Jim McGuire got in the game with an error yesterday. The Senators can’t play ball and talk. Stop chinnin Catcher Frank Snyder did the best he could to down his old companions. Defeats are part of the game. Think of St. Louis beating cut Baltimo: Dinneen will probably do the twirling for the Senators today, with Ehret on the slab for the Coloncls. Ladies’ day, and the boys will do better. Swaim makes matters worse for him- self by kicking at the players when they make er) ehind him. He had Wagner in the air after his first erro: the cleverest Jonuvan hit Hoy at the plate, in the hth inning yesterda. nd it looked as if the mute was sericusly injured. It was a terrific in-shoot and landed on the breastbone with a thud that could cas!ly be heard in the press box. Catcher Bowerman and Utility Man OBrien of the Baltimore club were sold to Fittsburg yesterday for a good stiff price. Both these men are good players and should strengthen the Pirates very materially. The game scheduled for Boston yester- day was postponed on account of rain. Brooklyn is said to be negotiating for Third Baseman Billy Nash of the Phillies. The New York papers censure Billy Joyce for his bad break yesterday in hit- ting Beckley with the ball. What they expect? Joyce has been urged win games in any old way and the Gients are sticking to last year’s game, and win- ning at it, too. Less than a thousand spectators were at the Baltimore. Louis game yester- day. No wonder Manager Hanlon is re- leasing players. Pitcher Joe Corbett stands a smal chance of getting big money this season under the circum- stances. Al. Maul will be tried te. Hanlon, as the ex-Senator has int that his arm 1 right. There was a well @viined rumor around National Park yesterday afternoon that President Young had about decided to give his staff of umpires a shaking up, that is, putting men behind the bat who are known to be competent and shifting the regular umpires into ant positions. An in- terview with President Brush of the Cin- he cinnati club yesterday said that had sted against several of the of umpires and had advi Gent Young to make several changes. Con- who has been umpiring with Lynch, first-rate man and will be brought in behind the bat, while there is a possibility that Tim. Keefe, Jack Sheridan and Car- penter may force out some of the present staff. EB At the last meeting of the league Presi- dent Young was instructed to select the best available talent in the market for um- pires, and whenever all other things are even, to give the old ball players the pref- erence. Mr. Young has done this, but it seems a change has been demanded. When Mr. Earl Wagner came back from the western trip he was the first to “tip” Uncle Nick off on the competency of his staff of umpires, and he advised certain changes. Nothing definite has been de- cided upon yet, but the indications are that the “shaking up” of the staff will occur next week. A special from New York says that Phil- adelphia is trying to secure Bert Myers from the Milwaukee club, and that Wash- ington has made Connie Mack another of- fer also, but the trio of managers are widely apart in their views and the deals still hang fire. It is reported that the Washington club will give a pitcher and an outfielder for Myers, while Stallings of the Phillies offers an infielder and a pitcher. At the present time it is not a pitcher that Mack needs, but an extra outfielder and infielder, as with Shoch and Weaver out of the game the team is badly crippled. HOMING PIGEONS. Third Race of the Washington Dis- trict From Rennert, N. C. ‘The third race of the Washington District of the National Federation of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers took place May 15 from Rennert, N. C., about 250 birds being Hberated by Mr. Dickson. Owing to inclement weather the speed made was rather slow. Following is the result: J. T. Hiker, 1,057 yards; P. Kraus, 1,051 yards; John Vierkorn, 1,050 yards; A. C. McLean, 1,049 yards; H. M. Dickinson, 988 yards; W. J. Striffier, 975.30 yards; H. V. Lansdale, 975.23 yards; L. B. Nye, 974 yards; C. A. Morgan, 973 yards; V. Baton, 971.25 yards; T._E. Francis, yards; F. E. Young, 957.82 yards; T. A. Walshe, 957.22 yards; C. Krahling, 987.15 yards; William Pickles. 983.73 yards; George Loor, 932 yards; J. Beardsley, 920 yards; C. Kluck- huhn, 925 yards; W. L. Bishop, 922 yards; A. Lee Penuel, $16 yards; J. H. Palmer, 869.45 yards: Goodman, jr., 867 yards; James Garner, 865 yar C. O'Neil, 857 yards; W. F. Dismer, 845 yards, and four iofts without returns, ‘The 200-mile race took place May 22, but again the weather was contrary, and, ow- ing to the poor condition of the birds after two races previous against wind and rain, the race was declared off on account of no returns the day of liberation. ‘About. 175 birds were shipped Wednesday night to Hardeeville, 8. C., to be liberated today, and it is expect>d that several birds will accomplish the ambition of every hom- ing pigeon fancter—a return from 500 miles the day of toss. ne eee Beautiful Women of Toledo. From the Century. ‘As we clattered along the roughly cob- bled streets which led to the Zocodover, or market place, women came to the windows to have a peep at the strangers who arrivea with such unseemly haste. They are very beautiful, the women of Toledo, tall and willowy, and as dark as night, and as mys- terlous. Too late we saw that every iron reja through which the dark eye of the Semitic maidens flashed down upon us was surmounted by the sacred symbol, and that all are orthodox Christians in Toledo today. While the creeds have vanished, the physi. cal characteristics have not, and on every side faces which tell the even desert synagogues silent mosqués. FOR THE-STAR CUP Preparations, Oorgplata forthe High Schoa: Games, CENTRALSARE MAKING EVERY EFFORT Moc Have Outpointed Their Rivals for Two Successive Years. ° FULL LIST OF CONTESTANTS Preparations for the inter-high school championship track and field games are complete. The games will be held next Wednesday afternoon-at half-past 2 o'clock on Georgetown College Field. The school boys have been competing every year, not only for individual prizes, but for the pos- session of The Evening Star cup. This cup was first offered by The Star three years ago, becoming the temporary proper- ty of the school whose athletes score the largest number of points at each year’s games, the school scoring the largest num- ber of points in three years to have permanent possession of the trophy. For two years the muscular representatives of Central High School have outscored their opponents from Eastern, Western and Busi- ness, and are making every effort to retain their hard-earned honors. That they will be compelled to struggle for the permanent possession is acknowledged, for after two years of inactivity the Eastern, Western and Business boys have been training faith- fully and doing all in their power to enable them to wrest the trophy from victorious Central. Therefore the experts are predict- ing some very close and exciting finishes at this year’s games. With favorable Weather, ten records out of thirteen will be broken. Special Attractions, The management has provided several special attractions for the enjoyment of the spectators. Among these will be an exhibition unpaced mile bicycle race by Fred Schade, champion of the south, for the track record; an exhibition drill by the Central High Fancy Drill Squad, and a four-mile bicycle relay race for the High School championship. The latter is a novel ling event and promises to be one of the most interesting features of the afternoon. Among the entries are the members of Cen- tral High's national high school champion relay team, which won the scholastic championship at the University of Penn- sylv nia’s meet this year for the second essive time. The Entries. The entries so far received are as follows: 100 yards run—Eastern High: Worsiey, Bradley, L. Coombs and Schaffer; Western High: Rittenhouse, Tatussig, Caldwell and Clinton Young; Business High: Brunner and Zurhorst; Central High: C. D. Young, Noland, Tracey, Cuvillier and Reigart. 22 High: Worsley, . L. Coombs ind Schaffer; Western High: Rittenhouse, Taussig, Caldwell and Clinton Young; Bugipess, High: _ Brun- rer; Central High: DB. Young, B. Wile Noland, Reigart arf Tracey. 40 yards run—bastermiHigh: A. B, Par- sons, Hilder, Etzley and Lee; Western High: Rittenhouse, Lapssig, Caldwell, Clin- ton Young and Moore; Central High: Wil- son, Young, Stuart, Merwin and ‘old. 880 yards run—Eastern’Migh: Etzler, Par- sons, Lee and Hilder; Western High: Hirst, Smith and Moore; Central High: Wilson, Merwin, Stuart, Hendricks and Camp. One-mile run—Eastern ;High: Etzler, Lee and Parsons; Western High: Hirst, Smith and Moore; Central High: Merwin, Ram skill, Hendricks, Stuart'lind Wheeler. #20 yards hurdie—Easter Worsley, Bradley, Coombs and Schafer, Western Rittenhouse, Cruikshapk and Hurst; Busi- ness: Zurhorst; Central: Curtiss, Under- wood and Kelly. Running high jump Ubasternt Siezémilier and Hilder; Western® Rittenhouse, CH1- yell, Cruikshank and Tiugsig; Central: iiryea. broad jump—Eastern; Trow, Etzler and Savgemiller; West- Rittenhouse, ‘Taus sty Cen- al: Wheeler, Saffold."Duryea and Curtiss. Pole vault—Wester Cruikshank; Cen. al: Curtiss, Saffold,-Underwood and Dur- ‘urtiss, Saffold and Running Schaeffer, em yea; Business: Zurhorst, Putting 12-1b. shot—Eastern:. Schaffer, Worsley, L. Coombs; Western; Brewer Smith, “Caldwell, Manakee, Miller, Offutt Central: Barnard, R. Mueden, Curtiss Central: Yar eden, Curtiss, W Throwing 12-lb. hammer—Western: Smith, Caldwell, Miller, Offutt. tenn: Bchatter Trow; Central: R. Mui Curtiss, Bal- linger, J. Underwood, Barnard. Two-mile bicycle—Kastern: Weaver, Pow- ell, Adams, Terry, Western: Boggs, Gibson, Manakee, ‘Janney; Central: Leach, Sherwood, Page; Business: F. Young. a Representatives of the Schools. From the above list it will be seen that all the schools except Business are rep- resented in every event. This will make scme very interesting’ contests, especially tm the case of the “hundred,” in which are some of the fastest schoolboy sprinters :n the east. Central people expect Young to win, as he has the best record. Western pin their faith on Charles Taussig, wao has been doing some fast work in training. Worsley is the hope of the Eastern root- ers, and the Capitol Hill boys confidently expect him to secure first honors. Bruner of Business must also be included in the winning calculations. The fight for first place in this race will be one of the pret- test finishes of the-dny, and just now it is a toss up between the above named four men for the honors. The same men will come together in the furlong and again the result is doubtful. However, at this distance Young seems to be the favorite for first. The finish of the quarter 1s also furnish- ing the pickers of winners considerable trouble, as there are five men entered who can go in less than 55 seconds. Three of the men, Young, Wilson and Stuart, are members of Central’s relay team, but’ they will be hard pushed by Taussig and Hilder. In all three of these shorter runs records will be broken. In the 880 yards run there will be another interesting conclusion be- tween Stuart.and Wilson of Central, Smith of Western and Lee of Eastern. Stuart and Wilson will undoubtedly have it out fast and close for first, with the chances even for either to win’ out. Wilson is a new man, but has done some very fast work in training. Smith and Lee are both in good condition and promise to assist ma- terlally in the record breaking in. this event. Ten-Mile Run. Another event, ini which the present figures will be lowered ts the mile run, in which Stuart is conéédef first place. The fight for second d third will be quite warm between Merjin,.Moore, Hendricke and Lee. These mep,are,all fast and good for five minutes flat«mt the distance. The “220” hurdlé Jsimnother event in which the chief inftéregt will be in the “place” men, as Ck is conceded the winner. Rittenhousé, Wnderwood, Kelly, Zurhorst dnd Wore! for second and third,’ with the chances in favor of Zurhorst ahd ‘Helly. If Curtiss is pushed he will lower the figures. Curtis also cordéeded frst in the high jump, but the fight for-thw other places will be stubborn with Saffole and Sacgemiller as age In the-gump Gear ee? vault Curtiss very likely: © figures where they will note gouched for some time. His-closest cosspatitors in the vauit will be Zurhorst of Business and Duryea of Central. The contest een these two will be very close, and_either is Hkely to get ‘the place. The broad jump is one of the most uncertain events on the program. It is improbable that Farrow’s record of twen- ty-one fer’ and one-] inch will be brok- en. Wi cr, Curtiss, Young, Trow and Rittenhouse are all equal to nineteen f and either is likely to win. e large Seid; and here again is an abundanes eld, aga’ an abundance of uncertainty as to the result, especially in the shot put = i ‘The hammer Sk a @ new event, and Bast See e records there is no surety as int The dark horses are said to be Ballinger, Trow and Miller. - . ‘The Bicycle Races. At the start of the bicycle races a num- ber of fast riders will be on scratch. Among bpp ts peti foo Goorin mcreenge il have it “hot” favor of Manakee landing first honors. There is not much choice fer the cther po- sitions. - A very competent set of officials has been chosen to manage the games, insuring prompt running of events, keeping the in- terest of spectators to the highest pitch and ——= an ideal afternoon entertain- men: Shenandoah Race Meet. The Blue Ridge Cycle Club announces the opening bicycle meet of the season for Monday afternoon at Winchester, Va. The meet will be held on the quarter-mile oval course known as the Blue Ridge track, which is regarded as quite fast. Ralph Savage is the president ef the club and J. Frank Eddy, secretary. Both are well known to the Washington wheelmen who make trips through the Shenandoah val- ley. The meet is expected to draw out a number of local riders..The events and prizes are as follows: First event, one-mile novice—First prize, $10 bicycle suit; second prize, $4 lamp. Second event, half-mile open—First prize, sn diamond stud; second prize, $10 golf suit. Third event, one-mile open—First prize, $25 suit of clothes made to order; second prize, $10 leather dress-suit case; third prize, $8 pair bicycle shoes. Fourth event, two-mile open—First prize, $35. unset diamond; second prize, $10 rac- ing robe. Local riders who desire can enter races on day of meet, though the date of clos- ing the entries is stated for today. In honor of the opening of the season the wheelmen will form in line before the opening of the meet, and, headed by the city band, will ride to the track. Century Cycle Club, The Centurions made no run last Sunday, as the boys desired to take various trips on Monday, and several members made centuries. Howard Fisk and Bob Wil- liams rolled off a couple up in the Shenan- doah valley, while Monroe and Kauffman did the same on the cross-country course. Byrnes and Keller started for Baltimore on their tandem, but had a bad puncture near Beltsville, Md., and were obliged to give up and ride the rim back to the city. In the afternoon several of the boys made a run to Camp Alger and were the Tuesis of Major Wheeler and Private ’ c,, 4th Regiment Ohio Volunteers. Tomorrow a large numbe. will pedal to Frederick, Mu. in the Le- vant Wheelmen century. ‘Tne club will meet at 627 E street northwest, 6 a.m. Mr. Hanson, secretary Yorkville Cycle Club of New York city, left Friday after- noon for home. “Tony” Galeski is wearing a medal won recently in a mianight road race to Ken- sington Md., and return. The regular monthly meeting of the club will be held Monday evening. Sunday, June an open century run will be given in Baltimore over the shell road course, and Captain Byrnes is mak- ing an effort to take over a team to com- pete for the prize for the club finishing with the best percentage. —_— EXEMPTED POSITIONS. -£ the club Civil Service Commission Preparing n Report to the President. It is understood that the report of the civil service commission upon a revision of its rules will soon be made public. In fact, it is said a partial report has already been made. This report is of great interest, since by a revision of the rules of the com- mission a number of positions now protect- ed by the classified service will be ex- empted. When some months ago the civil service commission was being investigated consid- erable pressure was brought to bear upon the President to have him take out of the classified service a number of positions. This was followed by a congressional que to the several cabinet officers as to what positions under them should be exempted from the operations of the civil service rules.* The reports were accordingly sub- mitted and published at the time in The Star. The civil service commission was then required to review the recommenda- tions and report to-the President. In the meantime the commission has been inves- tigating the matter, and the inquiry ‘was carried to every case recommended. Fre- quent conferences were held with the heads of the different departments of the govern- ment, and many of the recommendations made were approved. In several instances, however, s understood, the department withdre recommendation when the was presented by the commission. stood the commission ha smption from the ciassi- rvice of the private sceretaries of the well 4s of the heads of bur ny positions it is undersiood hav excepted in the internal revenue A reporter of The Star called th tion of the ice commissi matter today and was informed that the re- port had not yet be> pleted. It was Stated, however, that within a short time it would be ready to submit the entire subject to the President for his action. SES ee wen TO RAISE REVENUE. Conference Among Members of the Ways and Means Committee. A conference of the majority of the House ways and means committee have decided on a measure to tax mixed flour 4 cents a barrel and to require every package of such flour to be marked with a brand. The republican members of the commit- tee have decided to stand out against the coinage of the seigniorage of silver bullion in the treasury and to insist upon the bond proposition exactly as edopted by the House. It was said also that the Senate might, when the bill was reported from the com- mittee of the whole, where that tax was voted down, agree to incorporate a clause taxing corporations, and that if this were done it might be permitted to remain in the bill, leaving the courts to deal with the question afterward. The opinion was ex- pressed that the courts would declare the corporation tax unconstitutional. ——_—_—_—_—__—_-e+—____ CASE OF ALLEGED VAGRANCY. Boy Whose Arrest Was Denounced by Spectators. Harry Davis, the fifteen-year-old colored boy who vas arrested a few evenings ago by Officer Murphy on the charges of beg- ging from passers-by in front of the Ebbitt House and of vagrancy, was today arraign- ed before Judge Scott. The bey was de- fended by Messrs. Campbell Carrington and E. A. Newman, and Mr. James L. Pugh, jr., conducted the case for the gov- ernment. An account of the proceedings which took place at the time of the ar- rest has been already published in The Star, including the protest made by citi- zens who were present. "Policeman Murphy, the first witness, stated that numerous complaints had been received at the first precinct station con- cerning boys who were begging in front of the Ebbitt House and a number of the other up-town_ hotels. e witness went to the Ebbitt House, where he found the defendant and six other boys in a gang. Davis, after making several movements with a stick, passed a hat around among the bystanders. Asked as to Davis’ reputation by Mr. Pugh, Officer Murphy seid the accused was a nuisance and professicnal thief. Counsel for Davis objected to Mr. Murphy terming their client a thief, and a heated argument ensued between Mr. Newman and Mr. Pugh, during which the Intter said he would prove all that he haé stated in the information laid before the court. Judge Scott objected to unmecessary ar- t. our ‘Murphy r was cross-exam es by, Mr. Carringto: a uring 1o vi DD testimony "be eaid he was followed after making the arrest by “a mob of cowardly Officer Judge testified that the defendant had the reputation of being a thief, and he had himself seen Davis snatch candy from an Italian's cart Davis had also been ' “The equal of the PSOE HOSA OHIO HOFF SHCSHOHOHOH fore. vantage, and ford” sells for E. P. Van Mater, Mgr. MRS. ATKINSON FORGERY CASE. No Effert Will Be Made to Indict Her WHEELING, W. Va., Jupe 4.—It is now known that-the grand jury will not present a new indictment against Mrs. Atkinson, the wife of Governor Atkinson, the first indictment of whom, on a charge of forgery, was dismissed on a technicality by Judge Blizzard ‘Thursday. This re- moves the direct charge from Mrs. At- kinson, for the present, but leaves her in- directly in the case. Owens, who was indicted as a party to the alleged forgery of receipts signed by Judge Camde name, is on trial and should he be found guilty it might be pos- sible to re-indict Mrs. Atkinsen, has made no denial of b the papers Owens 1s tered. Little evidence the prosecution yesterday. > DYNAMITE FOR VAN WYCK. ing the writ Cartridge Four Inches ed to 3 NEW YORK, June 4—A package, six inches long, two inches wide and two inches deep, with a wrapping of manila pap2r and tied with 2 string, was received in the gen- eral post office yesterday, addressed to Mayor Van Wyck. The package happened to break and a dynamite cartridg> four inches long exposed. A fuse was at- tached to one end of the cartridge. 1t was admitted at city hall today that such a package had been received, but no further information was given. Th post- inark of the package was not divulged. EXPOSITION UB DISBANDS. French Antipathy to the Americans Was the Cause. CINCINNATI, Onio, June 4.—The Paris Exposition Club, an association of thirty- five citizens who were contributing funds to defray their expenses to the coming Paris exposition, disbanded and returned nearly $5,000 which had accumulated to the members of the club, The sole reason given for disbanding was sympathy pressed by the french press and pi t Spain in its war with the U States. —— EDWARDS The First Republican Examiner of Schools in Alleghany County. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. CUMBERLAND, Md., June 4.—Prof. Johu E. Edwards, principal of the Alle- ny County Academy, will be appointe PROF. J. E. APPOINTED. ‘ans for.the first_time thirty years will be in charge. Prof. H. G. Weimer, democrat, who has been ex- aminer for fftcen years, will be offered the assistant examinership. oe Wall Paper Plant Destroyed. CHICAGO, June 4.—The plant of the U- linois Wall Paper Company was damag- ed by fire at midnight to the extent of $90,000. The watchman of the building has not been seen since an hour before the fire Started. It is thought he was caught with- in the building and cut off from escape. ———— Spanish 4s Are Stronger. LONDON, June 4.—Among the various causes ascribed to the firmness of Spanish ds is that they are supported by an im- portant combination cf strong financial houses in England and France. ———_—_ Ask a Command for Gen. Bragg. MILWAUKEE, Wis., June 4.—At a meet- ing of th Milwaukee Iron Brigade Associa- tion last nigit a resolution was passed ask- ing President MchKiniey to appoiut Edward S. Bragg, former brigade commander, to be a major general of volunteers. —— Marriage License: Marriage Hcenses have been issued as fol- lows: White—William M. Disney of this city and Harriet Murphy of Laurel, Md. David H. Detoe and Mary E. Watson, both of this chy. Francis ». Kourke o1 Chicago, LiL, and Pearle T. Gittings of this city. Carl G. Autrecht and re Clars Lentai, both of this city. Charles McCauley and Blanche G. Cumberland, both of this city. George ‘bnomas Fhompson and Mary Auce White, both of this city. Colored—Joseph Davis and Marcellus Brooks, both ot this city. ——— Bight Years in Penitentiary. 2nry Coleman, colored, charged with as- sault to kill, has been sentenced by Justice Bradley to serve eight years in Trenton prisun. James Berry, convicted of house- breaking, was sentenc2d also to spend six years in the same prison, — Ex-Senator Brice Wants New Trial. A motion for a new trial has been filed in Circuit Court No. 2 by former Senator Cal- vin S. Brice, who was sued by Mrs. Mary Paxton for $428.50 for fine neediework. —_—_>—_ Owing to the engagement of the Marine Band at the Omaha exposition, it will not m powerful battery than she started with, probably made up of 5 and 6-inch guns. eo Receipts and Expenditures. Government receipts from internal revenue today, $548,017; customs, $646,- miscellaneous, $15,177; 008; expenditures, Grawlords for the year of °98 are better and handsomer than ever be- Every feature an ad- an improvement. The high prices of bicycles have dropped to more reasonable figures because the matchless “Craw- DV.00. The Crawford M’f’s Co., best wheel made.” every change 929 9th St. N.W. RECEIVING THEIR PAY, Ohio Soldiers Draw Amounts Due From the State. The familiar slouch hat and blue uniform worn by officers and privates in the United States army were seen in great numbers morning in and about th: West . on G-street between 14th and 15th streets. The men were there draw- ing out the money which had been d=pos- ited to the credit of the members of the Ohio companies the treasu state. The payments r=presented what was Cue the sold from the time they were ordered into camp by the state authorities to their enlistment in th: service of the general governn ent. About forty thousand dollars was paid out over the counters of the bank in ex- change for checks in favor of the capt of the various companies, who wer Powered to draw out the cash and ¢ over to the men. The offic after the money were ac a put en to Camp Alger, nents were made. days ago a similar amount of | Money was paid to th: troops from Penn- sylvania through the Riggs National Bank. INVESTIGATION UNNECESSARY. Report on the Senate Resolution on the Destracti the Maine. Senator Chandicr from the committee on naval affairs made a report to the Senate on the resolution passed February 21 last, directing an investigation into the de- struction of the battle ship Maine. The committee says that in view of the care- ful inquiry by the naval court, and th: which was later made by the Senate com- mittee on forcign relations, they deem an investigation by the naval committee un- necessary and have therefore made none. ————_-e~. TRE COURTS. Equity Court No. 1—Justice Cox. Keleher agt. Keleher; motion to amend decree overruled. Liverpool agt. Liverpool; alimony ordered paid. Redman agt. Unit: ed States Building and Loan A reference to auditor ordere her agt. Keleher; time to take testimony limited ta thirty days ton agt. Reston; remand- ed to examiner for further proof. 8: jlette agt. Sha tified nisi. Circuit Court No. 1—Chief Justice Bing- ham. vheat agt. Bean and Bean Wheatley (consolidated); on trial, Criminal Court Ne. 1—Justi Tnited States agt. Dennis J. Canty; on trial. agt. U der; Criminal United States ag zlement; on trial. Probate Court—Justice Estate of George White; ministration granted to Rosa White: $00. Estate of Ellen McFadde ed July 13, 1883, tled with petiv bate. Estate of Lester 8. Fi: petition for probate of will filed. Estate of Jno. P. estate of Jno. A. Ruppert; letters of administration granted to Kate Ruppert; bond, $1,000. Estate of —Justice Bi » H. Smith of ad- bond, ; will dat- m for pro- Hugh McCaffrey ten days to file transcript. d Amanda J. Brown; order of publication. Estate of Herman Burkhart; order of sale. Estate of Jno. G. Schultz; receipts filed. Estate of | Jno. J. McCollam; will admitted to. pro- bate and letters testamentary granted to Edw. F. McCollam; bond, $200. Estate of Joseph Z. Williams; letters of administra- tion granted to Michael J. Colbert; bond, $9,009. Estate of Mary E. Mahoney; re- ceipts filed. Estate of Alex. A. Paul: wil admitted to probate and letters testament- ary granted to Caroline Paul; special bond, *0. Estate of Clarence Crist; order of publication. Estate of Julia Smith; order confirming probate of will. Estate of Felix M. Draney; petition of administrator filed. Estate of Mary E. Triplett; ietters of ad- ministration granted to Isadore T. Young: bond, $4,000. Estate of Wm. E. Earnshaw: order of sale. Estate of Wm. T. C. Pratt: statement of administrator filed. Estate of Madeline V. Dahlgren; assent filed and wiil proved. Estate of Allen Haze on ordered to issue. Estate Wiihelmina Molich; will partly proved. tate of Elcon J. Turley; order of sale. tate of Emily’B. Yates; petition filed. tate of Catharine Robertson; will admitted to probate and letters testamentary grant- ed to Stout Robertson; oond, $500, tate of Sarah J. Rockwell; will partly proved, Estate of John Noonan; will admitted t probate and letters testamentary granted to Mary A. McMahon; bond, $4,000. In ré Belva A. Lockwood, guardian; supplemen- tal ansver of guardian filed. “In re guar: dianship of Freddie Lee; Chas. A. Clark ap- pointed guardian; bond, $25). Estate of Alexander M. Kenaday; order dismissing petition filed May 27, 1898, without preju- dice. In re Mary Weaver, guardian; rule on guardian to show cause. —_—_— Kellert Proves an Alibi. A @ispatch from Montreal, Quebec, yes- terday says: Detective Kellert, charged with stealing a letter from Lieut. Carranza, naval attache of the late Spanish embassy at Washington, was on the stand today, denied the accusation, and, with the aid of the recorder’s clerk and several other peo- ple who were in the recorder’s court on Saturday morning, showed pretty conclu- sive proof that he could not have been at ‘Carranza’s house at the time the Spaniards ‘say the letter was stolen. —__ Ordered by Commissioners. The District Commissioners have ordered that B street, between 5th and 7th streets southeast, be resurfaced with asphalt and