Evening Star Newspaper, August 13, 1898, Page 9

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From Pearson's Weekly. ‘ A great deal of nonsense has recentiy been published to the effect that a man Mounted on a bicycle is perfectly safe in a thunder storm, because he is supposed to be insulated from the earth by the rubber ttres of his machine. As a matter of fact, the tires are usually covered with 1 film 6f water from the rainfall, and they are Mot to be relied upon as adequate protec- tion against the lightning stroke. ‘The fallacy of this reasoning is shown by @ fact that more than one case has hap- in which a bicyclist has been instant- ied while hurrying home on his ma- = one instance, the cap, shirt and of the rider were torn to shreds, and chest was severely burnt. safest thing a bicyclist, as well as a can do during a thunder storm to seek the shelter of some building with 73 and windows closed. LATE SPORTING NEWS Mr. Wagner’s Efforts. to Sign Lynch EXCITING RACE AT INDIANAPOLIS Series With Louisvilles Begins Today. BASE BALL GOSSIP SEs ai Today's Schedule and Weather. Louisville at Washington—Cloudy. Pittsburg at Baltimore—Cloudy. Cincinnati at Brooklyn—Cloudy. Cleveland at Boston—Clear. Chicago at New York—Cloudy. St. Louis at Philadelphia—Cloudy. Record of the Clubs. Clubs. W. L. P.C.) Clubs. Cincinnati. . 35.655 Pittsburg. Boston 639 | Philadelp Cleveland 615 Brooklyn Baltimore. 582/Louisville. New York. 3 Washingtor Chica, 45 (550|St. Louis. ow that the negotiations have fallen through Magnate J. Earl Wagner has an- nounced that Umpire Thomas Lynch {s the one he had in view as manager for the Senators. Several reasons are given for Lynch's refusal to come to Washington, one of them being his desire to hold on to his present berth as a league umpire, while aocther is that business connections at his heme in tke east will keep him too busy during the winter months to be of benefit to his club. The real cause of Lynch’s refusal is his wife's objection. Lynch has accumulated nearly $20,000, and has a nice home, be- sides a good lease on an opera house in his native town. Last winter the theatri- cat business was not the best and for this Treason he is umpiring this season. Being a close friend of Mr. Wagner, Lynch re- cently remarked to the former that this would be his last season in the league as an umpire. Mr. Wagner immediately jumped at the opportunity of making him an offer to manage the Washington club, and for the time being Lynch was pleased with the offer and held it under serious advisemeni. But Mrs. Lynch objected for the reason that her husband would be away from home the greater part of the summer, if not the entire season. All sorts of inducements were offered by Mr. Wag- ner—traveling expenses of Mr. and Mrs. yrch would be paid, and the brainy little umpire could name his own terms. Lynch acknowledged that he weuld like to handle the Washington club, butshe refused to be persuaded, and as a result he will spend t summer in his pleasant home, enjoy and the Senators will have to look further for a manager. Captain Jim McGuire, in speaking about recently said to a Star reporte one of the best in the business and would do wonders with our club. While in Phila- delphia with the club on our last trip TI had a long talk with Lynch and tried. in every way to get him to take hold of the Sei but his wife has first call, and all ato. I could say would not avail “He said to me that Mr. Wagner would be a good man to work for, and that he > to try managing for a season at nch has alt the requirements to uccessful manager, and as I be- have the material, all he would lieve have to do would be to make the boys play their best and a position in the first division we would be assure¢ With Lynch ow has iurned to other b. reputation, and Arthur Irwin and Thomas Loftus have the call just now. Irwin is doing so w vith the Toronto club that he will hardly accept Mr. Wagner's offer, and Washington will not be greatly disappoint- ed, as Irwin has been with us twice, and of the way, Mr. Wagner se ball managers of both times proved a failure. Tom Loftus is just at present running the Columbus club of the Western League, and if his term: ot too high he may be corralled by the shington management. Loftus has certainly proved s sful in Colum- bus, and has apparently a true eye for players of abili Another successful manager, who has been apparently overloaked, although it is believed Mr. Wagner is well aware of his ability in his particular line, is Dan Shan- no} ow Managing the Wilkesbarre, Ea: ern League, team. Shannon was in Wash- ington in 1891 as manager, but had far from a good show, and stayed only a short time. Since that time Dan has learned many things in base ball fully 50 per cent better than when s here before. He has handled the Wilkesbarre club with great skill this year nd his wbility is spoken very highly of in Eastern League cities. It is to be hoped that Mr. Wagner will not be discouraged, ‘but will secure some and at once. If a new manager would report in Washington by the Ist of Septem- ber the Senators would have the benefit of a month's try-out and new players could be shoved into the club so as to whether y would be worth another trial in the spring. The present status of the club is lamentable. Mr. Wagner does not fine his players. It would seem that bail players appreciate nothing. Ask any man on the club what sort of a man Mr. Wagner is to work for and he will tell you “the best in the league,” and then right on top of it “double-cross” the popular magnate, New York, 4; Chicago, 3. Although Callahan held the New Yorks down to five hits yesterday, the Chicagos were defeated by the former at the Polo grounds by 4 to 3. Rusie also pitched well, the hits made by the Orphans being scat- tered. Captain Dahlen of the Chicagos was put out of the game for kicking on de- cisions. R. H.E. oo 1-4 5 8 010-312 6 Boston, 8; Cieveland, 2. The Clevelands lost to Boston yesterday on the latter’s ground by 8 to 2. The Bos- tons played all around the “Wanderers,” and but for MeKean’s home run in the first inning they would have been shut out. York 50. New 10026 € 10100 Sensational fielding plays were made by Long and Wallace. R. WE. 8 10 7 o-2 7 3 Cincinnati, 4; Brooklyn, 3. The Cincinnatis refused to quit yesterday at Brooklya, and won their first game of the eastern series from the Bridegrooms by 4 to 3. Both sides fielded poorly, but Breitenstein held the Grooms safe at all stages of the game. - R. HE. Brooklyn. 9010000023 7 4 Cincinnatt, ooe001001 2-411 4 Philadelphia, 5; St. Louis. 2. Pitchers Taylor and Piatt twirled effec- tive ball for their clubs yesterday at Phila- delphia, the St. Louis club being defeated by the Quakers to the tune of 5 to 2. Hits were bunched off of both pitchers in one inning each, which gave the clubs their sum total of runs. R. HE. St. Louts......0 00200000-2 5 8 Philadelpbia.-- 0 0 0 1 4000x-5 6 1 Base Rall Notes. ‘Two games today. Lauisville is playing fast ball. - Mercer and Weyhing will pitch for the Senators. And the players all say that Mr. Wagner is such an easy thing. Take a look at Billy Clingman today playing short for Louisville. Washington missed Billy only by an eyelash. The re- arrangement of the Colonels’ infleld is what kept him in Louisville. There are two months of base ball yet and the Washington “fans” are far from being surfeited. A new manager-and a few new faces on the team would make the turnstiles click merrily. If Gettman wants an object lesson just lot him watch Fred Clarke play ball today. Clean clothes do not cut any figure with this great left Selder, and he plays the game from A to Z. Talking about clean clothes, have ever noticed Jim McGuire's ‘suit? doesn’t cut any figure with Jeems, and FS! condition his clothes are in ts about the last thing thought of. Billy Hamilton was back in the game with Boston yesterday, but Stafford is still playing right field in Stahl’s place. The team played fast ball all around and can be counted upon to make a nose finish with the Cincinnatis. Pitcher Phillipi of the Minneapolis club will wear a Chicago uniform next season. President Hart has begun negotiations for the big fellow, and expects to sign him be- fore the close of the season. There is a trade on between the Chicago and Louisville clubs whereby James A. Hart will get Pitcher “Chic” Fraser, the Louisville twirler, in exchange for one of the Orphans. The St. Louis base ball muddle took an- other turn yesterday, when William A. Kinnerk filed a motion to set aside the re- ceivership and restore the club to Chris Von der Ahe, trustee, under the second deed of trust.” A day or two ago the Mis- sissipp! Valley Trust Company asked for a receiver on the ground that $20,000 worth of bonds were in default in both principal and interest, and that. the bondholders wanted their money. Now Mr. Kinnerk, who came in as a creditor, asks that Mr. Muckenfuss be removed and the order ap- pointing him be vacated. BALD DEFEATS COOPER. Exciting Races Last Night dianapolis. ‘The League of American Wheelmen offi- cials decided to have their racing at Newby Oval, Indianapolis, last night instead of in the afternoon, in order to give those citi- zens who could not get away from their business an opportunity to witness some racing. The pralimtmary heats, as usual, Were run off in the morning, and the finals will be finished this afternoon. Most of the centests last night were of special order, in- cluding the match race in heats betwe2n Bald and Cooper and the fifteen-miie paced race between Martin and John S. Johnson. The big match race for $1,000 between “Exidie” Bald and “Tom” Cooper was pulled of before 10,000 spectators, and Bald won. Bach rider backed himself for $250, and the management added $500, making a purse of $1,000, the winner to take all. The con- test was best two out of three heats. The first heat was unpaced. Bald won in a splendid finish by a foot. The second heat Was paced by E. S. Acker, and both riders “jockeyed” until a furlong from home, when Bald again won by a desperate effort. In the five-mile match paced race between Harry Gibson of Cincinnati and C. J. Wag- ner of Dayton, Gibson, who is as small as Michael, won by forty yards, passing Wag- ner in the last lap. Time, 9:43 1 Peabody and Liewellen of Chicago, on a tandem, broke th> quarter-mile amateur record by three-fifths of a second. Time, 0:24 1-5, In the fifteen-mile paced race for $1,000 be- tween William Martin and John S. Johnson an accident occurred in the fifth mil2, and both riders went down in a crash. The race was started over again. Johnson won. The one-mile national championship race today will settle the question as to the pre- mist amateur of the country. In order to compete in this race the riders must be placed in the quarter, half, two and five- mile races. This allows Collet, Housman, Rogers, Peabody, Ertz and Kramer to ride in the race. Coil>t would be an overwhelm- ing favorite, except that in his fall Thurs. day he broke his wheel all to pieces and says he has not been able to get another wheel to suit him. Kramer i& in better shape, and the little Newark man thinks that he has a good chance. Bald, Kimble, McFarland, Stevens, Gardi- ner, Cooper and Taylor were among those who qualified for the one-mil2 national pro- fessional championship. Bald is of the opin- ion that the race will be between himself, Kimble and Taylor. TENNIS CHAMPIONS DEFEATED. Ware and Sheldon Beaten in Doubles at Magnolia, The tennis tournament was continued at Magnolia, Mass., under favorable condi- tions. The western players, Belden and Barnes, were put out by Budiong and Fis- cher. Hawes also defeated McKittrick in straight sets. In the afterncon play all the matches were interesting and warmly contested. The surprise of the day's play was the de feat of the naticnal champions in doubles, ‘Ware and Sheldon, by Holcomb Ward and Dwight D: In the singles Davis also defeated A. P. Hawes in a hard three set match, and E. P. Fischer was put out by C.-R. Budlong. at In- Davis and Budlong will fight it out in the finals this afternoon. Scores: third round—A. P. Hawes cKittrick, 7-5, 6-4. C. R. Budlong beat E. Belden, 0—1, 7. E. T. Fischer beat W. 8. Barnes, 6—4, 6—1. Men's doubles, first round—L. E. Ware and E. P. Sheldon, jr., beat E. M. Jones and C. Moore, 6—0, 6-4. Singles, semi-final round—Dwight beat A. P. Hawes, 5—7, 8-6, 6 Budlong beat E. P. Fischer, 4—6, 6—2, Doubles, third round—H. Ward and D. Davis beat N. Rust ard E. Rust, 6-0, 6—2. Semi-final round—H. Ward and D. Davis beat L..E. Ware and G. P. Sheldon, jr., GH, 6-2 The Brightwood Driving Park. + The Brightwood Driving Park has become a member of the National Trotting Associa- tion and has organized by the election of the following officers: President, John R. Kelly; vice president, John H, Gheen; treas- urer, H. V. Lansdale; secrotary, L. D. Sale; board of trustees, James McGirr, B. F. Mc- Cauley, J. H. Gheen, W. A. Brown and J. Kelly. ‘The track will be improved and a meeting probably held the latter part of this month and the close of the trotting season. Dominion the Faster Boat. The final races to decide-upon the de- fender for the Sewanhaka international cup were sailed yesterday on Lake St. Louis at Montreal. The boats were the Dominion, sailed by Commodore Jarvis of Toronto, and the Speculator, sailed by Mr, Hamilton. There was a good, strong breeze blowing and the Dominion outsailed the Speculator. Entries for Newport Tournament. The drawings for the eighteenth national tennis tournament, to be played at the Ca- sino at Newport next week, were made yesterday. here are fifty-three entries, including Waré, Whitman, Paret, Fischer, G. L. Wrenrf, Budlong, R. Stevens, Tal- madge, Carleton, Davis, Hackett, Wright, Ward, Forbes and Little. The doubles be- tween the eastern and western champions will be played Tuesday morning, the win- ners to play Ware and Sheldon for the na- tional championship. + Corrigan Defiant. Corrigan, the turfman, was served with a writ of injunction in Chicago yesterday restraining him from operating the Haw- thorne race track. Racing went on as usuai, and they say they will race today. SS FALLS CHURCH. Mrs. William Stranabaa entertained a number of her friends Wednesday with a “lemon party” at her residence on Little Falls street. Mr. Hugh Miller of the Sth Missouri Regiment sang a num- ber of solos, Miss Persis Proudfit of Washington gave a plano solo, Mr. S. N. Pond a solo on the fute, accompanied by Miss Emma Albertson, and Mr. Ambrose Moore a violin solo, accompanied by ‘Miss Persis Prouddt. % H. At 2 meeting of ‘the town council Mr. Turner was elected principal engineer of the fire department, with Dr. J. B. Gould, E.R. Merry and W. M: Ellison as fire wardens. Councilman J. C. De Putron, J. D. Payne and W. E. Parker Were appointed a committee to Inquire into the expediency of procuring a lot and building a. town . Councilmen W.-H. Nowlan, H. le ‘Turner Mayor G. W. Hawxburst were appointed a committee to dispose of the street sprinkler. Mr. M. E. Church, administrator of Mrs. E. M, Koon's estate, has ‘sold to Mrs. J. C. Koon of Hancock, Md., the house and tot at East Falls Chureh to the Koon estate for $1,500. Mr. E. M. Bail of Ohio ts home on a furlough, A quartet from Company I, 3d New York Regi- ment, consisting of Corporals E. F. Heysel, bari tone;'W. H. Leland. first bass; E. C. Parker, tenor ‘Priv: Kerr, second bass, serenaded File u z 3, " Fy Fy ij Hl THE NATIQNAL GUARD Som Comin, About ‘the Recent Appointmenteby the President. Ith Not CAUSED >: BY THE WAR Interest Belng Taken in the Shoot- ing.ak Hifle- Range. come) SOME INTERESTING NOTES The appointments made Thursday by the President to fill vacancies existing in the District of Columbia National Guard have given rise to some misapprehension in cer- tain quarters, especially so since the publi- cation in a local paper to the effect that tke appointments were made in accordance with-a‘plan of reorganization of the guard which’ did not “take into consideration the officers or men who have been at the front with the Ist Regiment of District of Co- lumbia. Volunteers: Nothing could be further removed from the facts in the’matter. The appointments Were made on the nominations sent to the President by Gen. George H. Harries when he assumed command of the brigade as the successor of thé late Gen. Ordway, long before war With Spain and the nece: sity of forming a regiment of volunte: from the District was thought a possibi ity. The statement that the appointments were “made by the President to fill vacancies in the offices of the District National Guard caused by the fact that a portion of the guard has been mustered into the volunteer service” has caused a vast d2al of amuse- ment among the members of the guard and those familiar with the facts. Such a state- ment, they say, is unfounded and absolutely the most. absurd declaration yet made in connection with the affairs of the local mil- itary organization. That this is true may readily be seen by a slance at the lst of appointments, which in- cludes the names of no less than four offi- cers who are now absent with the District regiment, and have thus crzated the so- called “vacancies” which they are now call- ed upon to fill during their own absence. The appointments were delayed several months on account of the press of war bus- ness at the White House. ‘They are the regular guard, appointments, and wovld have been made just the same had there been no war. The officers appointed—at jeast, those among the number now in the Il receive their ccmmissions shortly. ‘The absent ones will assume the duties of their new offices in the National Guard pees their return from regular army serv- ice. The Appointments. The appointments made by the President, as already stated in The Star, were as fol- lows: E Henry May;‘€olone! of the Ist Regiment. Daniel Virgil Chisholm, captain, Company B, 2a Battalion, ,, Charles Lewis -Lanham, first lieutenant, Company A, 6th Hattalion. Alfred A. Swsith,ofirst lieutenant, Com- pany B, 6th Battalttn. Samuel Louis’-Frenklin Piper, first Heu- tenant, Company B, ist Separate Battalion. John H. Lews, dilartermaster of the 2d Battalion. v5 J Harry Thom#é De-Groot, adjutant of the 2a Battalion. 1 + 7 Leigh Hiil Frénch,‘inspector of rifle prac- tice, 6th Battalion. °° Alexander Mf Allon, second lieutenant, Company C, 1st Battalion. Will Emery “Sorréils, second lieutenant, Company D, 6th Battalio: Col. May wait nonfinated by Gen. Harries to fill the vacancy. caused by the restgna- tion of Col. Cgcil,@lay many months ago. Capt. Dania} ¥.,Ghisholm, Lieut. Charles Lewis Lanham, Apt: Harry Thomas De Groot and Dr. Léigf Hill French, inspector of rifle prasties; ax: at present with the Ist, Disizict of Golumbla Regiment of Vol- unteers. titer ‘Col. May“is“not the guard’s new com- mander, as*has appeared in print,” sald a prorainent offieer this morning, to a re- perter for The Star. “It requires more than a colonsl,” he.continued, “to command the Disirict Guard organization, which is not a single regiment, as would appear by the article in question, but a brigade, and as such requires that a brigadier general shall be in command. Gen. Harries is the ccmmanding offic2t of the guard, Col. May acting as such during the generai’s ab- sence, as he is the ranking officer in the ity. Col. May is an excellent officer and will be a fine commander of the ist Reg ment of the guard. Col. Urell, now a ma jor in ths Ist Volunteer Regiment from the District, is colonel of the 2d Regiment.” Much Rejoicing. The stay-at-home members of the guard are delighted that peace has come. The prospects for”the early return of the Dis- trict, regiment ghd consequent reorganiza- tion of the, District militia are exceedingly bright. This:ts aveause for much rejoicing among all who have the real interest of the guard at heart. They say that it will end all conterition’as to any vacancies that may or may not exist by the absence of the ist District of Columbia Regiment, which Was made up from the National Guard of- ficers and men, General Harries will again be at the head of the brigade, ably direct- ing its affatrs,-whfle the other officers will take their old’ commands, ready to diffuse theit wes!ch q@f military knowledge gaincd on the field of’battle. lt is a mistaken idea that the returning cfficers and men will not desire to have longer service with the guard. They will be ‘all the thore interested in military af- fairs. The‘ fact’that’ the National Guard is to receive “more consideration at the hands of Congress and the War Depart- ment in the future will make commissions and other places in the organization highly ‘desirable, The war’with Spain has brought forcibly fo mitd'the need of well-organized and finely-equipped citizen soldiery. By the first of next “yerr tt is expected that the District cf Columbia National Guard will be more thoroughly organized and equip- ped and under better discipline than ever before in its history, provided, of course, the District volunteers in the meactime re- turn to the city. Rifle Practice. Interest in the guard continues to center in rifle practice, and bodies of Distriet sol- diers may be heard nightly at the armory rifle gallery popping away at the ringed targets with their Springfields. At Ordway rifle range there is continuous firing every Wednesday end Saturday afternoon. In addition to the focal soldiers, a number of New Jersey €6lurtéers are constantly at the range. 3! * 8? The fojlowifig-cifcular has been issued to the men of C the Corcoran Gad Major Bell Bind Kindly given us the use pany A, 2d Battalion, of the rifle n the following nights: Friday, July" londay, August 8, and August 12, 95, 49, 22,25 and 29. 1 earnestly st’ all men who have not completed thi Mery scores, and those who wish to %mipfbve theirs, to report at armory Friday, July 29, 8 o'clock p.m., to begin this imfbrtalit work. I request each and every man- ty comply for reasons I cannot tell afpfe! but of vital interest to the compa#y: Miso remember we must do some miliary ovork or lose our stand- ing. _Good yarksmen_ make an efficient company. 22 c ee = Lieuténant @ C.2Thomas, who is in com- mand of Conigany!D of the 4th Battalion, has interesteg: himself in target prgctice, and will shortly, issue an order to his men on the subject of completing their gallery scores, “Mayor ‘Bell wilt assign ~ certain nights to toe men for their work at the targets. Major James BE. Bell, inspector general of rifle practice, had as his guests at Ordway renge Wednesday afternoon Atiorney Gen- eral Griggs, Mr. Cooper, his private secre- tary; Col. Ceeil Clay snd Mr. Blair Lee. ‘The party indylged in target shooting, and in spite of the showers that continually tn- terrupted the. firing. made some excellent scores indeed at 200 and 800 yards, The Attorney General is a rifle tnthusiast, and vhile governor of New Jersey annually qualified as a sharpshooter. He was a | member of the New Jersey state rifle téam at the interstate match of 1896. Last year maaan, Jo ee Col. Clay, always a g00d shot, rolled up Cceper, a novice with the Springfield, did some very fine shcoting. It was expected that a company of Na- tional Guardsmen, members of the Ist New Jersey Voluntzers, would visit Ordway Tange last Tuesday for the purpose of com- pleting their 1898 scores begun-on their home ranges. The prospects of the move- trent of their regiment from Camp Alger, however, prevented. ‘There is a general awakening in the guard among all who are in the lsast inciined to Trifle shooting to finish their scores and thus show the boys of the returning District regiment that they have not been neglect- ful of one of the most important of their military duti2s. There was an election in the 24 Division of the Naval Battalion, District of Columbia National Guard, last Saturday evening. Mr. 8. G. Hopkins, who was instrumental in se- curing the necessary legislation and organ- izing the battalion, was chosen lieutenant to ecmmand the division. Mr. Harry A. Sh2p- ley was elected licutenant, junior grade. ~ The following have been honorably dis- charged: Musician Charles W.. Becker, band. Private H. Noble, Company A, 2d Battal- icn. brigade ed AT WARM SPRINGS. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. WARM SPRINGS, Va., August 11, 1898. In spite of an impromptu german and several smaller card parties, the full dress german of Thursday, Mrs. Gibson's bril- liant card party of Friday evening and Mrs. Bayard's whist party Monday morn- ing have divided the honors of a delightful week. Thursday evening the first german of the season was led by Dr. Robert Williams of Richmond through serpentine, scarf, mil- itary and “Eli” figures to a successful fin- ish. The fact that the floor was not crowd- ed gave lookers-on the opportunity to en- joy unhampered the details of lovely faces, graceful figures and charming gowns that made up the prettiest picture the bal! room has presented this season. Friday evening there gathered on the piazza of the Warm Springs Hotel the most brilliant company that has yet responded to the season’s social summons. Miss Jcsephine Davis of Washington, to whom the “reception with cards” was given, re- ceived with her host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. M. Gibson of Baltimore. The piazza, brilliantly lighted with hangings lamps, was turned for the nonce into a rustic drawing room. ‘The tables with their snowy covers threw into gay relief the rich hues of the Dresden cards; cut glass Gishes filled with bon bons of delicious fla- vor and dainty form reminded one in their wealth of color of the crystal flower g'obes of the east; while during the game cham- Pagne punch comforted the defeated end refreshed the victors. The prizes were won by Miss Maria Ward Williams, Dresden china jewel case; Miss Mary Ward, Japanese flower vase; Mrs. John Warren, green leather traveling clock, mounted in silver; Mr. James Bay- ard, silver-mounted ruler; Mrs. Booker Robinson, Dresden china jar; Miss Ethel Slingluff, repousse silver mirror; Mr. Chas. Belmont Davis, Russian leather and silver card case. The score keepers, Miss Jennie Faile, Mr. Adolph Wely, Mr. Kenneth Faile and Mrs. Tutwiler, received, respectively, a gold bugle pin, a silver golf pin, an ascot whip and horseshoe pin and a’ four-leaf clover, inclosed in a crystal heart, each with a graceful word of good wishes that added one more to the charming associa- tions of the hour. Mrs. Gibson carried American Beauty roses sent by Mrs. Ross Perry of Washington. The guests were Misses Lottie Haile, Kate Haile, Caro Bay- ard, Slingluff, Gathright, Josephine Davis, Nora Davis, Wynne, Todd, Brown, Green. Fenly , Marburg, Heald, Baker, man, Bayard, Ellyson, Ward, Rodney, ough, Mrs. Eubank, Mrs. Lehr, Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Slingluff, Mrs. Gathright, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. John A. Warren, Mrs. Waggaman, Mrs. Bayard, Mrs. Marburg, Mrs. Finkenbiner, Miss Wil- liams, Miss Nichols, Miss Mary’ Dunn, Dr. Robert Williams, Dr. Ennion Williams and Messrs. Mason, Malcolm, Faile. Hawse, Bayard, Walke, Kenneth Faile, Gathright, Dunn, Dennison, Billups, Thorn, Davis and Lehr. Monday morning a smaller but no less charming party met on the veranda of the “Fern. Cottage” te play progressive compass whist. The ladies who were invit- ed by Mrs. Bayard to meet Miss McCul- lough of Germantown were Mrs. Jno. War- : y, Mrs. Widmer, Mrs. Lehr, Mrs. Ward, Miss Wynre, Miss Hopkins ard Mrs. Finkerbiner. The prizes, “North aid South,” were won by Mrs. John A. War- ren, a silver mourted pumice stone, end ss Rodney, a beaten silver traveling tag: East and West,” by Miss Wynae, a mother of pearl-and silver mounted paper knife, and Miss Hopkins, repousse silver scissors Tuesday evening there was a rerman none the less charming because impromptu, and Wednesday there were two card parties, Monday afternoon, Mrs. Eubank gave a hay ride to all the children on the graunds, taking four tiny creatures in her own cur- riage. The party came back from a bonbon feast and a long drive bubbling over with happines: Mrs. Eubank loves children and 4 in making them happy. Miss Josephine Davis, prominent members of V arrived Thursday. Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Finkenbiner of St. Louis and Mrs. Widmer cf Louis ville, gave a charming Rob Casiao party to ten fortunate children. The first prize, a silver mounted four leaf clover, was taken by Miss Fanny Grandy of Norfolk, the second, a silver bracelet, by Miss Ger- trude Widmer, and the third, a silver pen+ cil, by Ellis Widmer. Miss Julia Waggaman, daughter of Mr. ‘Thomas E. Waggaman of Washington, was one of the prettiest girls at the ge:man Thursday night. Miss Waggaman is inter- ested in literature and art and 1s a member of the musical set here. ‘The latest arrivals from Washingion ore Miss: Josephine Davis, Mrs. E. &. Dunn, Mrs. George M. Dunn, Miss Mary Louise Dunn, Monsieur and Madame de Root- one of the most aington svciety, kowski, Mrs. Eben Brewer, Mrs. Nettie Ketcham and Miss Loury. aes RIVERDALE. The Young People’s Society met recently at the Presbyterian Church of Riverdale. The program was varied by some excellent music rendered by the Misses Ella and Gertrude Knight. ‘The s0- prano and contralto solos were especially’ fine. Miss Lela Aman was accompanist. Recitations were given by others present. Among those pres- ent were Mr. and Mrs. J, B. Fowler, Mrs. Hand- ford, Mr. Dana White, Mr. Web. Worley, Miss Lottie Mangum, Miss Effie Ketuer, Miss Nivchol- som; Mrs. Preston, Miss Bessie Fowler, Miss Hleanor Fowler, Miss Lena wueder, Mrs. Wm. Burchfield. Mrs. Gerard Alexander of Louisville, Ky., is the guest of her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. White of Riverdale. Miss Nettie White's i!lness has again assumed a serious form. Mrs. F. A. Preston, with her danghter Agnes, has returned frem Harper's Ferry, where she accompanied her husband in his search for health. Mr. Preston still tarries ir Weat Virginia, hoping for improvement. ‘Miss Blanche Stewart bas been the guest of her cousin, Miss Bessie Blundon, for Some days. ‘The pienic to have been held for the benefit of the Pinckney Memorial Church at Biadensbw: Wednesday, July 11, was postponed on account vf inclement. weather. ‘The party for whom the Bay Ridge trata stopped Wednescey was Mrs. |» Miss Lettie Man- , 3 ters Walter and Raybold, Mrs. Ada Werh ‘and the Misses Sizer, Resa’ and’ Marie and Dodge will treak ground carly next weee lot adjoining Mr. Kerfut’s premises. Mr. ‘upon the Me. Jus. Stewart will build Mr. Dodge's new house for him. ‘The Vansville Farmers’ Club met at Mr. J. A. Blundon’s, In Riverdale, Saturday evening. | The members ‘were all present, with the exception of Mr. Jobn Snowden. Those present were Col. W. 8. Powell, Mr. D. M. Nesbitt, Mr. Luther Brasbears, Mr. Lioyd Dorsey, Mr. J: A. Blundon, Mr. C. H. Stanley, Mr. Ager, Mr. McGruder, Mr. W. S. Bell, Agriculture in general was’ dis- THE CLAIMING CHAPLAIN What the Oregon's “Sky Pilot” Really Said . at Denver. Ris Ship Did Four-Fifths Fighting and Sank the Furor Unaided. The address delivered before the Y. M. C. A. of Denver, Col, by Rev. McIntyre, chaplain of ‘the battle ship Oregon, has at- tracted wide attention because of the ex- travagant claims he therein advanced in behalf of that vessel'as the deciding factor in the naval battle of July 3, resulting in the destruction of the Spanish squadron. Since the news of his statements was wired east from Denver the naval officials have taken cognizance of the matter in view of Rev. Mcintyre’s charge that Ad- miral Sampson falsified his official report in order to secure a share of the prize mcney resulting from the taking of the Colon by claiming to be within four mile: of the ship when her colors were struck. Steps have already been taken to ascer- tain whether he actually advanced th statements or not. He has intimated that he was not accurately reported as to the words he used in this connection. Thus , additional interest centers in extracts from an account of the lecture printed in the Denver Times of Tuesday, August 9. The lecture had been widely advertised and editorialty boomed and the news account was upusuaily long and circumstantial. After telling of the voyage of the Ore- gon round Cape Horn and dwelling with dramatic fidelity upon the nervous strain on all members of her company the Times’ account continues: “At Bahia, after having taken up the Buffalo, which was traveling northward with the Marietta and herself, the Oregon applied for permission to go on alone, as the top speed of the other vessels was eight knots an hour. It was here that Captain Clark sent his famous message to Washington: ‘Don’t hamper me with or- ders. I am not afraid of the whole Span- ish navy.’ The request was granted and the Oregon steamed away from her slower sisters and went clear around the West Indies, as Chaplain Mcintyre said, ‘In or- der to meet, if possible, the Spanish fleet. At no time on the whole voyage did any man on the vessel doubt for an instant that she could have crushed the whole seven vessels of Cervera’s fleet.” This note of eonfidence serves weM to forecast the extraordinary claims of the chaplain in his account of the fight of July 3. The Times quotes him as follows: “We lay three miles from the mouth of the bay through which the Spanish vessels came. ‘Fighting Bob’ and his Iowa were inside of us a mile, two miles from the mouth. Captain Clark gave the command immediately to close in, and the Oregon steamed straight for the Spaniards. We passed ‘Fighting Bob’ going the other way. I saw it all, for, my place being with the doctors, two of them and myself occupied places just to the rear of the thirteen-inch gun turret,armed with binocular glasses. We closed to within a mile of the enemy, and, at one time, were within three-quarters of a mile of them. I never saw poorer gun- ners in my life than they had. “Closer and closer we crept, our shots doing deadly damage, and the enemy not scratching either the vessel or her crew. Four-fifths of all the fighting done that day was done by the Oregon, and four-fifths of the damage was inflicted by her. »on the vessels of the enemy began to string out. The two torpedo boats were distanced and the four fleet cruisers began to get away from us. ‘Fighting Bob’ and the Jowa were at this time five miles aw and still going. I saw a gunner aim a $42; armor-piercing shell at the Furor and watched its courseas it sped. Right through her waist it plowed, and of a sudden there was a tremendous explosion, but the tim- ber, steel and human bodies were flung high in the air, amid a lurid flame, and then all was silence. We afterward sound- ed for her, but could learn no tidings. The sea is over a mile deep there. “But let us take up the chase after those four flyers. The Texas, Indiana, Glouces- ter and several other boats were far in the toward the east, and the Spanish fleet was making away as rapidly as it could toward the west. ‘Fighting Bob’ and the lowa were about five miles away out at sea, and the Brooklyn and Oregon were the only two vessels in the chase. Think of it! Picture it! Two vessels chasing four, and all six of the latest, most improved, mod- ern type! Soon one of the pursued vessels headed toward the shore and the slower vessels of our fleet put out lifeboats to save the men. The chase continued. The Brook- lyn was behind the Oregon and a shell from one of the Spanish vessels passed over us and struck her in the nose. In a twinkling the four forward compartments filled with water ahd she was reduced from a 22-knot boat to a slower one than the Oregon That left the Oregon alone, chasing thr sels. They were 20-knot boats and t ter, and she a 15-knot boat, and yet gained, for her workmanship was perfect and their bottoms fouled. “Admiral Schley and the Brooklyn put out to sea and stayed within signaling dis- tance. He was manipulating the halyards, signaling Clark what to do, and Clark was doing it.’ Soon two vessels were run on the beach, filled with holes and their sid bursting flame. That left but one, the Cristobal Colon. Finally she circled into a little bay! The Oregon steamed straight across, knowing that she had her foul. The Spaniard gave up the fight and tore down her flag. The fight was won. “At this time I looked back. In the dim distance could be seen a faint smudge of smoke. It marked where Sampson, the Texas, the Indiana and ‘Fighting Bob’ were lying, ten miles away. They were all to- gether, and in order to declare himself in on the prize money Admiral Sampson had to also declare all the other vessels in, and that diminished the pro rata, and Sampson wrote a report of the battle and reported himself within four miles of the Cristobal Colon when she hauled down her flag. He did that to get his share of the prize money, for a ship must be within four miles io share in the prize money. So Sampson will get $10,000 of prize money and Captain Clark, who fought the Oregon as never man fought ship before, will get only $500, and you, every one of you in this building tonight, who had just as much to do with the battle as Sampson did, w.l not get a cent.” Crowding the Engineers. ‘Yo the Editor of The Evening Star: ‘The papers published the sailing of the United States “Volunteer Engineers from New York for Porto Rico on the morning of the 9th, The fact is probably not known that 500 of those boys are literally packed down in the coal bunks of the Chester, below the water, where by 5 p.m. they are in midnight darkness. Lights are prohibited, and no accommodations what- ever. It was not expected that they should go as first-class passengers, nor could there be any objection whatever to their goirg as steerage passengers, but we aid not expect our boys to be shipped as cattle. Some of these boys have mothers here in Washington, and I, for one, would lke to inquire, through your columns, Who is responsible for this blunder? Our Span- ish prisoners were not transported north in cecal bunks, or we would have heard of it throughout the world; nor will they be shipped to Spain ia that way. If we were rushing our soldiers to the front the outrageous manner in which they are being treated everywhere might be ex- cusable. The number going to Porto Rico at pres- ent is comparatively small. With ovr large umber of vessels now at the command of Secretary Alger, why were not two sent to convey these 1,200 men, besides 350 horses and their large amount of supplies, to Porto Rico, that they might have gone with some degree cf cbmfort? We are taught that “charity begins at home,” and as we believe that this war is for the cause of humanity, why is not more concern manifested for the comfort and welfare of our soldier boys, sick and well, everywhere? They are willing to give their lives if need be for the government, which 4s apparently so indifferent to their nheds, - Who fs responsible for these things? August 12, 1808. A MOTHER. — os. Payment, From the Cincinnati Enquirer. | the statue of St s | Perot of Big | Surpi . will meet Bargains, | you at the big dou- coe are next week, for we are darkly laying plots to capture your trade by arranging bargains so big that you cannot re sist. We will add another sparkle to our reputa tion of being the most daring price cutters in town. Make a mental note of what the house needs in the way of fur- niture and price it here next week. Cash or Credit. Mayer & Pettit, : 415-417 7th St. Betrteteted quences = SANDY SPRING Mrs, William W. Moore, ident of the Lay Hill Temperance Union, recently invited ell its members to afternoon tea at her bouse, There was an excellent programm, literary and musical, in ad- dition to the regular 2 number not actively identified with e work were present. The Woman's Association held its August session at Belmont with Mrs, E. P. Thomas. Mrs. Harry W. Davis presided, and the guests were Mrs. Bd- ward S. Leadbeater, Mrs. Steele, Mrs. FD. Jackson, Mrs. Granville Farquhar Misses Sarab Needles, Ellen Stabler, Harvey, Fdna ey Mary M. Thomas and Faith Parqubar, Short les were read by most of the memberg and by some visitors, and several questi domestic nature discussed Deantiful ley, Mrs. John Thomas, me ext at (he ond. 3 . Somers and his daughter, Mra. Mu: Steele of Phiiadelph re with Mis Awa. Be Stabler, Mixa Ds York with Misa Elize- beth E. Tyson, mond with Mrs. Joseph T. van of New Jersey with Mrs. Samucl B. Weth Miss Gertrude Milier of Alexandria’ with Roger B. Farquhar. Mra. Pilling of Washing with Mrs. Charles H. Brooke. Agnes Bry of Alexandria with the Misses Elbrey, Miss Mabel Gray with Mrs. Henry H. Miller, Miss Mabel Reese with Mrs. J. Janney Shoemaker, Mra. Stuith and son of Washington with Mrs, Robert Mackall, Mrs. Knight and Miss Grace Kuight of Rockville with Mrs. Cat » Janney Mrs. Bernard apd grardchi ary E. Gilpin's side Park, N. J, wi summer with Atlantic OH Mr. W. Moore are taking « trip t keburg, Va. Allen Pare ren to York, to Harper's Ferry and to mucl It, Wetherald t cus Md.; Miss Alice V has made a visit to the Misses 1 Richmond cour Va.; Miss Catherine 3i is in Puiludelphta. Benjamin H. Mitier, Mrs. Senmel M. Janney, Miss Rebecca T. | Miller and Miss Alive V. Pi pect te drive to Loude > he away four Wiliam | ates, the quaint a week or mi int business tn ge was highly favored on the pstrumental music aH p of Wash- ington, by solos from Miss Al John ©. Bentley and Grafton Page, a reading “by Mrs Catherine Janney and recitations by Mrs. Edward N. Bentley and Miss Sara E. Kirk. A | ber of visitors were present in the event the exercises were made public. DR es i BROOKLAND. Miss Mamie Clark left Sunday for an im stay in Fairfax, Va. She was accompanied Mon- day by Miss Nellie Befinett of Washington, Miss Kat Howe is ¥isiting the Mixses Harry of Frederick, Md. Mr. J. H. Small, sr., is now in Germany, Word has been received from lima that he will leave for America on the 20th of this mouth, arriving here about the Ist of September. Mr. Frank Clark has returned from a visit to Virginia. The children of Capt. Joseph Baumer, avier and Joseph, have returued from M. Ala., where they have been with their ay Jost, for the past year day night St d of some of er supauying for the poor were ments and al tumbled up. ‘There was a main altar, as if the thi the eltar in getting have entered the building through t Anthony, where the leading to the library comes close to th of the church. The poli imide #tep main body tied of the robbery, and a se thief, but as yet no trace has been found. Among the survivors of the century ran of the Century Cycle Club Sunday last were Mr. Franklin T. Howe, jr., and Mr. Thomas Crook of Brookland. Despite the fact that bot with cccidents which they both ceme in among the firet and will receive the medals of honor. Dr. Green, professor of botany at the Cathelt University, is im Brookland, efter 2 lengthy va tion. Rev. Joseph A. Cunnane, pastor of St. Anthony’ Church. Will shortly take ‘possession of the Holioa cottage on Lansing street for « pastorate pee nes WASHINGTON GROVE. Dr. Wiber and family have rented a cottage om Grove avenue for the sanson. Dr. Elmer Cock and wife are the guests of Mrs, Dorses. Mr. and Mrs. 3, Heury Wilson and Prof. Emory Wilson are at their Circle cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wilson und family having retried frem a trip to Atlantic City, are enjoy- ing a few days at the Grove. Mrs. Alex. Turben, Mrs. Bettie Kelley and Mos, May Moulton have been spending the week with Mrs. Mary Keyser. Mr. Jobu Stove of Potomac returned to his home at the close of the camp. At the apnucl meeting of the Washington Grove Young People’s Association these officers were elected: President, Miss EU Stinemetz; first vico president, Miss Bertie Rearick; second vice presi- dent, Arthur Bovee; secretary, Miss Grace Dowl- ing: "treasurer, Mr. RK. L. Banes, A number of the young girls gave an entertain- mevt at the hall Friday evening for the benefit of the Bury Bees. The Woman's Home Missionary and Derconess auniversary will be held here, commencing Sun- Gay morning and continaing until Friday evening. services for Sunday will commence with a consecration service 2t 9 o'clock. At 10:30 a general service, at which the work of the Wo- mun's Home Missionary Society, will be presented by Mrs. D. B. Street. “At 4 o'clock en evangelistic nd_song cervice will be held, and at 8 o'clock ‘Deaconess’ Work" will be explained by Mrs. ©. L. Roach, and Miss Ida H. . precepiross, will give’ an account of home life at the Lucy Webb Hayes Training School. ‘On Monday Miss Hicks, Mrs. S. M. Lake, Miss Annie K. Swett, Mrs. . Mra. Prank C. Roach, Miss Elle “Knight, Miss’ Emme Tar- tholomew end Miss Ida H. Hogers are named “nm the programm for the day. Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Woodman will have charge of the music, He Sprinkled Tacks. From the Cincinnati TimesStar. One of the most singular cases that has been brought ‘to the attention of the police for some time was revealed by the °f Michael Schriner, a shoemaker, lvl at 207 15th street. Schriner is sixty-nine years old, and, it is claimed, ts fecble~