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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05

and row 1t over the Poughkeepsie course.
But Mr.. Watson desires to have the dis
lance three miles instead of four, as he de-
clares his stroke is better fitted for this dis
lance. AS further reason, he cites the fact
that the winning crew Is invariably ahead
at the three-mle flag. arguing that the last
mile Is uninteresting and useless. In this
Mr.. Watson Is opposed by Bob Cook. The
great Yale coach claims that the most skill
full stroke should begin to tell at the three
mile flag in speed as we'll as in the form Of
the men. and that the last mile Is essential
to decide which is the superior crew. In re-
ducing the distance the race, he thinks, Is
made mere matter of squirt, with form
and skill sacrificed to burst of speed.
Columbia will put a crew on the water next
spring, and she certainly has earned the
right to De considered by Harvard, Penn
sylvania and Cornell if they agree upon a
joint race
From New Haven comes the report that
they are endeavoring to arrange race with
the winner of the Oxford-Cambridge colt
test. AT present the chances of such con-
test are not of the brightest Negotiations
are necessarily slow, and 1t will be well into
spring before the question can be decided
Of course, Yale men in general consider
that they have nothing to gain and every
thing to lose in such five-cornered race as
Is proposed. But some of their very highest
authorities and most prominent oarsmen
would be glad to enter such contest.
The undergraduates are unanimous in
their desire to see the blue meet Cornell on
the water; but Cornell has made all the ad-
Vances so far. and. If there is such a race,
all further overtures must come from Yale.
pennsylvania can be relied upon to enter
any agreement that the other colleges deem
hitting, and there is authority for the state
ment that Harvard will not refuse to meet
Yale with the other colleges. Such a meet
ing would not be in any way Inconsistent
with her present position, she will neces-
sarlly meet Yale In the Mott Haven games.
There is no real reason why this boating
event could n 4
terpart of England's great Henley regatta.
1t certainly would do more to stimulate ac-
tivity in rowing than any other one thing.
and would arouse such an interest in shell
racing as has never been seen in this coun-
try. AS to the possibilities that such a meet
ing would afford in the way of single, pair
Dared and four-oared races. they are too
great to be even considered at present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
CHINESE Music IN COURT.
An Attempt to Decide Whether II
Hath Charms or Hathn't.
From the Pacific Commercial Advertiser.

The case brought by ]. c. Clunie and
others asking for an Injunction forbidding
the erection of the new Chinese theater
came on yesterday before Judge Cooper,
L. A. Thurston for the plaintiffs and A. S.
Hartwell for the defendants. The grounds
On which the injunction was asked were
that all Chinese performances necessarily
include an instrumental performance, and
that the orchestra-if the theater was
erected-would give such dismal. hdeous
and unearthly music that it would con-
stitute a nuisance, and make life in the
reighborhood not worth living.
After taking the evidence of ]. L. Kaulu-
kou, who testified to the horrid music Of
the old theater, Mr.. Thurston. who had
summoned into court the entire Chinese
band, with their instruments, off cred a
performance" in evidence. He proved by
one of the actors that the music was en-
integral part of all Chinese plays, and
claimed that the court fully appreciate
the character of the music only by hearing
it.
Mr.. Hartwell opposed it's Introduction as
being contrary to the rules of evidence
and utterly irregular. He asked if the
case went up On appeal how could the music
be preserved SO that the supreme court
could hear it.
Mr.. Thurston replied that it could be pre-
served In the monograph. IL there was
one. and, beside, he claimed that the music
was not for the supreme court, but for
Judge Cooper to hear, in order to settle tho
question of fact.
After due consideration Judge Cooper adj
mitted the performance in evidence The
instruments were tuned and at the word Of
command the five gongs, two cymbals, big
bass drum and several other effective but
indescribable instruments went oft. Such
music had never before been heard in the
court room. 1t ratified and screamed and
beloved and thundered around the room
and tried to burst the windows. The full
bench of the supreme court, sitting in an
other room. promptly adjourned and hur-
ried in.
The meeting Of the board of health in the
room below came to a dead standstill, and
the audience, including the cabinet rushed
out in bewilderment. Mr.. Marsden, in the
agricultural department below, became
wild, 1t is said, and tried to get out of the
window; but Immediately recovered himself,
and exclaimed that he had now found q
new remedy for the Japanese beetle.
The portraits of the eminent Justices now
departed, which adorn the walls of the
court room, were disturbed, and presented
the CHASTITY spectacle of lifting up their
hands and closing their ears.
After five minutes the court ordered the
noise to abate ard the trial procee led.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
PLENTY OF CoACHERs.
Yale Men Are Hustling to Turn Out
Strong Team.

Yale Men Are Hustling to Turn Out
n Strong Team.
There was a crowd of coachers at Yale
field yesterday afternoon and many small
faults of the individual players were cor
rected. Ray Thompkins, captain of the IS
eleven, and famous as one of Yale's great
est guards. took charge of the center men,
Eugene Richards gave some valuable points
to the backs, and George Adee coached
Fincke and Ely, the quarters. There were
also on hand Harmon Graves, Josh Hart
well, Frank Hinkey and John Greenway,
all of whom found some one to look after
If a strong team can be developed by good
coaching and plenty of 1t, Yale should not
be found wanting this year.
One Of the players said in regard to the
West Point game that the Cadets touch
downs were on the 1uke order. On dry
day he stated that Yale could have run
up a score OF between 80 and 80 on the
Cadets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
ROWING IN TEXAS.
First Day of the international Re.
EattH at Austin.


There was large attendance present yes
terday at the opening of the international
regatta at Austin, Tex, and the spectators
were favored with fine sport, though there
were only three races. The first was trial
heats, three miles. with three turns. over
three-quarter mile course. participated in
by Englishmen only. Entries:
Bubear, Barry. Hafnes Wingate.
Bubear won the race by five lengths pull
ing stroke of twenty-eight. Haines
pushed him some In the last quarter with
a stroke of Twenty-Five. Barry came in
third, Wingate being almost out of it, fall
ing behind from the start. Bubear and
Haines having won the race in one, two
order, will now row in final against Amer
leans for championship of the world, two
Americans to be selected today. Time,
21.4S.
The second race, one and a half miles,
with turn. for amateur championship of
Texas. was Won by Ed Poggi of Austin.
j. Martin, Galveston, second. Tine 11.47.
Third race, trial heat, double scull, first
crew. to row In final against England's best
crew for championship of the world and
purse of $1,000 three miles, with turn. En-
tries: Peterson and Hanlon, Gaudaur
brothers, Teemer and Rogers.
This was beautiful race, all boats being
punched to the mile and half flag. The
Teemer and Rogers. pulling at thirty-five,
soon caught and passed them winning by
five lengths. Time. 17.47l2.
The last race was magnificent one, and
lowered the worlds record on three-mile
double scull races.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE, ATHLETICS.
Preliminary Field and Track Sports
to BE Held This Afternoon.


to BE Held This Afternoon.
The preliminary field and track meet,
which was to have been held Saturday, will
be held at Georgetown College field this
afternoon and is open to entries from
| among the college students only.
Following are the entries:
1OO-yard-J. Walsh, A. j. Devereux, o. P.
johnson, VIM. Fox, F. McAnerney and p.
Fleming.
22O-yard-Dillon and P. Fleming
44O-yard-Wm Fox, A. ]. Devereux, Fla
herty, McMahon, B. Maher, VIM. Holt and
]. Wefers.
SsO-yaro-A. J. Devereux, VIM Holt, r.
D. Douglas c. Claiborne, H. Mclaughlin
and Finke.
Mile-R D. Douglas, A. j. Devereux, c.
Claiborne and P. LIE Boeuf
12u-yard hurdle-A. ]. Devereux and p.
Fleming
220-yard hurdle-J. A. Devereux, A. J.
Devereux and FIR. Bowlin.
Two-mile bicycle-B. Maher. c. NJ. Laugh
lin, e. L. Byrne, Taggert and Charles Row.
aka.
Mile walk-A. W. Cameron. J. Sullivan.
Walker and Finke.
Broad jump-Coleman, Flaherty, D. Fer
guson and P. Fleming.
High jump-Dillon. A. Scanlon, H. Nc
Laughlfn, NJ Kirby, p. Fleming, William
Holt and ]. Walsh.
Pole vault-Dillon, P. Fleming and A.
Scanlon.
Sixteen-pound shot-P. Fleming T.
WEIGH, w. F. S. Doyle and H. Mclaughlin.
Sixteen-pound hammer-T. WEIGH, W. T.
8. Doyle and r. j. Harley
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
MODERN WHIST.
How 1t Differs From the Kind in
Vogue Years Ago.

From the New York Herald
The old-fashoned individual whist of our
daddies, where every one played according
to his own hand, is, and ever will be, the
game of the masses, but in the atmosphere
of clubdo n and up-to-date circles the mod
ern style reigns supreme, SO few maXms
or timely hints will prove acceptable to
many who find that a little whist knowl-
edge Is one of the requirements Of good
society.
1t was Col. Drayton. the popular English
author, who said: MANY persons who
blunder through game of whist will ex-
cuse their mistakes in very self-satisffed
way by saying they never studied a book
in their lives, as they only play for amuse-
mcnt' Just suppose lady of mature years
sitting down to a piano and banging the
notes at random, without any idea of har-
mony or tune. 1t would indicate singular
type of mind if when it was suggested that
there would be a more pleasant noise If the
lady had learned her note, she replied, Oh
I only play the piano for amusement
The introduction of duplicate whist"
whereby the same hands are played over,
SO that in subsequent rounds you hold the
good cards, with which your opponents
raked in the tricks. has eliminated every
element of chance and obliterated that
faint line of demarcation'' which Proctor
said separates some games from the exact
sciences.
The old game was haphazard, every one
for himself sort of play, depending large
ly upon holding high cards. and wherein
the little ones were of no account. The
modern theory. however, is combination
of forces utilized as to play the part
ners' hands to the best possible advantage,
and Introducing system whereby every
card becomes an Ineligible sentence in the
language of the game.
Upon the principle of imparting to every
card played all the whist knowledge you
possess, 1t is astonishing to see how much
can be said by the fall of an Insignificant
little card, and what influence 1t may exert
upon the result of the game. Take. for
example, the very first card led. The mod
ern play is to lead off with the fourth best
Of your longest suit. Your partner opens
the game by leading eight of hearts. You
know, therefore, that he holds exactly
three better than the one led. You look
at your own hand and delighted to
find that you are also strong in hearts.
You hold king, Jack and nine, so don't be
anxious about taking that trick; your part
ner has told you, as plainly as if he spoke
in words. that he holds three better and
you hold all the others, so do not worry
about the way the suit will 60 after
trumps have been cleared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
AN AMERICAN HENLEY.
What q Race Between Five COlleg,
Crews Would Mean for Rowing.

What a Race Between Five College
Crews Would Mean for Rowing.
The best method to put college rowing in
its previous high estate back in the seven
ties, when thirteen crews drew up in line at
the starting flag on Saratoga lake, is five
cornered race on such course as the Hud-
son between Harvard, Pennsylvania, Yale,
Columbia and Cornell. There is no course
SO well adapted for spectators and crews as
is the Poughkeepsie course, says the New
York World. Yale. with her extremely con-
sentative spirit, clings tenaciously to the
Thames, but Harvard was the first to choose
that course, and now she has openly ex-
pressed her willingness and intention of
changing. In any case, there are several of
Yale's influential alumni who are well
pleased with the Hudson, and there Is a
good chance of seeing the Yale races there in
the future.
Those who are on the inside know that
Harvard has expressed willingness TO in
clude Pennsylvania in the race with Cornell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
Won Their First Game,

The foot ball game yesterday afternoon
at Capitol Park between the Rockville
Academy and the Shamrocks was an ex-
citing one, and was won in the second half
by the Shamrocks only after a hard strug-
gle, the score being G to 0. A large crowd
was present when the two teams lined up,
and game full of vim was expected. After
struggling for twenty-five minutes, this
being the first half. neither side could
score. The second half started off with the
ball In the Rockvilles hands. After pass
Ing it back two or three times it was given
to thu full back, who made kick, but, un-
fortunately. ii struck one of his own asso-
ciates and bounded back to goal where
Kennedy fell upon it. Kennedy also kicked
goal. After five minutes more playing
time was called. and the Shamrocks won
their Initial game Of foot ban
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
A sHAKE-UP AT HARVARD.
DR.. Brooks Reads the Riot Act to the
Harvard Players.

DR.. Brooks Reads the Riot Act to the
Harvard Players.
There was a stormy meeting of Harvard
coachers and foot ball players at Cambridge
yesterday afternoon. DR.. Brooks read the
riot act and everybody who had anything
to do with Saturdays defeat was subjected
to a vigorous roast" which will not soon
be forgotten.
The game with Princeton was a black
eye to Harvards hopes for supremacy on
the gridiron this year. All the Harvard
coacheIs acknowledged this fact. 1t was a
terrible disappointment for Harvard. High
hopes had been built upon the preliminary
work of the team, but they were rudeiy
disspated by the Tigers rush line. 1t is
authoritatively stated that the entire team
will be reorgaEized. Or. Brooks will take
command Of Harvard's demoralized forces
ard try to whip them into line for the
Pennsylvania game. The coac hers have al
ready begun to look over the field for new
blood to replace some which has been test
ed and found wanting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
THE DEAD ALIVE,
An Executed Murderer Revfves and
Kills His Hangman.

Kills His HanGman.
From the Kansas City Times.
Everybody remembers when the great
Texas murderer, Dick Masters, was hang
ed" said E. NJ. Cary of Waco at the Gem
tropolis, but the strange death of Sheriff
Writers, who sprung the trap. has been kept
out of the papers. After Masters body was
cut down, the county physician pronouncing
the murderer dead, the sheriff ordered four
deputies to carry the body to his private
laboratory, where the sheriff used to pursue
his medical experiments alone. He was
bound to dissect the powerful welI-devel-
oped body of Masters, SO he shut himself up
with the corpse and went to work.
The sheriff moved about briskly, making
a great clatter with his instruments. Sever
al times he went to the windows and peered
Gut, but the neighborhood was deserted. He
soon discovered that the drop on the scat
fold had not broken Masters neck and the
sheriff thought that was fortunate, as he
always had experimental on the restoration
OF life whenever opportunity afforded. He
laid down his instruments and began to try
and restore life. The evening shadows drift
ed into night. 1t was noisy town and the
shouts and laughter of jewellers could be
heard everywhere. Several times the crowds
passing the sheriff's room thought they
heard the sounds of scuff1ing, and more than
once muffled shout was heard. But the
pleasure seekers on the streets passed along
without giving thought to this.
On the following day Sheriff Winters failed
to appear at his office. Nobody had seen him
since he locked himself in the laborat tory
with Masters body. Finally the mayor Of
the town and several deputy sheriffs went to
the laboratory, but rapping at the door nor
shouts would bring any answer. Then they
troke open the door. The sight before them
nearly turned their hair gray. The room
was total wreck. The furniture was
strewn about the room, smashed to pieces,
and everything bore evidence of a terrible
struggle. Sheriff Winters lay on the floor
dead, and the marks about his throat show.
ed that he had been strangied. few feet
away lay the dead body of the murderer,
Masters. The faces and the garments Of
both men bore evidence Of a hard fight The
only conclusion that could be arrived at was
that Masters had revived, and on regaininR
consciousness and strength he had attacked
the sheriff and succeeded in killing him be-
fore he died himself All this happened in
the jail of Rio Grande county,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
ElOpcd With n Proxy.
From the Chicago Daily Tribune.

T
Harriet Powell, prepossessing girl six
teen years old, eloped recently from her
home in st. Paul. Mimi, in company with a
man named Drinkwine, although the latter
was simply a go-between. The real party
in interest in the case is a Spaniard named
v. Gonzales.
Miss Powell is the eldest daughter of a
widow. who keeps g. boarding house. Con-
zales lived there and fell in love with the
girl. Last Thursday he left St. Paul, after
arranging with Drinkwine to elope with the
girl on his behalf. Sunday Miss Powell ard
her lovers friend left 2town for Chicago
They took the first Grand Trunk tram out
Of Chicago and went directly to Toronto,
where Gonzales was waiting.
The case was placed In the county attor-
Dey's hands to take what action he thought
advisable. The Powellss supposed Gonzales
to be single, but it IS learned that he has a
wife at Jersey City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
Church Fairs Illegal.

Answering the inquiry, rs it legal for a
church or society conducting what is term
ed fair to sell quilts or other articles by
chance, lot or tickets" Assistant Attorney
General Newell of Illinois holds that the
persons conducting such sale in the man
ner indicated may be prosecuted under the
anti-lottery law. He adds, however, that
as it has been common practice to dis
pose of things at church fairs by chance it
would be difficult to find any one willing
to institute a prosecution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
skillful Game of Basket Ball.

A well-contested game of basket ball was
played at Carroll Institute last night be-
tween the c. I. and Potomac Wheelmen
teams. the score standing to in favor of
the former. The game was scientific one
and the excellent team work Of the .. 1.
seven gave them the advantage. The goals
were made by Mangan az. DAILY %. Pier
son a., Burbrick Q), Of the c. I. team, and
f. Raab %, of the Potomacs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
RACING AT PIMLICO.
An Eighteen Days Meeting Soon to
Begin.

Begin.
An eighteen days racing meeting will be
held at Pimlico this fall, beginning about
the second week In November. A satisfac-
tory forfeit has been posted in the hands
of the president of the Pimlico Driving
Club. The forfeit bound an agreement be-
tween the Pimlico Driving Club and the
Saratoga Jockey Club. giving the latter
virtual control Of Pimlico course for eigh-
teen days racing.
Stall room for 300 horses is a stipulation
in the contract. The first stalls taken were
nineteen in the stables now occupied by
President John Waters and Vice President
John E. Phillips. These stalls will be used
for Mr.. August Belmonts horses and the
horses now in them will be removed this
week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
Athletic Clubs Barred.

The faculty committee of the University
of Pennsylvania yesterday decided that the
foot bali team shall hereafter play only
those teams which represent educational
institutions. The team will consequently
not play the Boston Athletic Association
today, but rather than disappoint the New
Englanders Pennsys freshman team will
go up against them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
The Election Tonight.

Full election returns will be bulletined this
evening on the big screen in front Of The
Star buildings. Arrangements have been
made for a detailed, prompt and accurate
service. Everybody come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
Corbett Will Not Enter the Prize
Ring Again.
PUBLIC SENTIMENT AGAINST FIGHTING
Doesn't Believe Another Contest to
Finish Will Take Place.
RTS IN GENERAL

MEMPHIS. Tenn, November 5.-In an in
terview with representative of the Asso-
ciated Press James ]. Corbett, the cham
pion. said:
II do not believe that there will ever be
another finish Prize fight in public in the
United States. Public sentiment is too
strong to be overcome, and the days Of
great fstic carpivals are past, to come no
more. There may be sparring exhibitions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
Defeated by C. A. C.

The c. A. c. foot ball team defeated the
Potomac Athletic Club team at Columbia
Field yesterday by 25 to g.
The c. A. C. have game scheduled with
the Central High School team for tomor-
row and with the Athletic Club, Schuylkill
Navy, for Friday afternoon. Both games
will be played at Columbia Field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
Sporting Mention.

The stewards of the Jockey Club have
granted license to the Saratoga Associa-
ton to conduct race meeting at the Pim-
leo track from November II to 80.
A fight to the finish between Jimmy Muir
ply of Duluth and Tommy Norton of Min
neapolis was pulled off last night at West
Superior. Wis. The contest lasted seven
teen rounds. when Norton was finally
knocked out, after being severely punished
from the start
LONDON. November 5.-The Times says
this morning that the Brooklyn Chess Club
VS.. the British Club match will probably
be played early in 1896 on eight boards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
Another World. Record for n Mile.

The worlds record for one mile, paced.
with flying start, was broken by Arthur
Gardiner at Fountain Ferry track, Louis
Vile, yesterday.
Gardiner rode the distance in 1.42 2-5.
This breaks Windeps record of LAG 1-5,
made at Hartford, and is 1 As seconds
faster than Johnson's professional record.
c. R. Coulter also made worlds record
for the three-quarter paced flying start.
He rode the distance in lis is. This low
ers Johnson's record of 1.21 on the same
track in November, 1894.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
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