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Evening star., 1896-03-14
GROWTH OF THE l.. A. w.
The District Reaches the Dignity of a
Division.

Division.
Things in the local division of the League
OF American Whee1men are progressing
smoothly, the membership has slowly
crawled up, and during the week the hun
dred mark was reached. This. is a gain Of
twenty-eight members, and places the Dis
in the League Of American Nheelmen cir
cles, and entities 1t to another officer, that
is, vice consul in addition to a number Of
local consuls, the appointive power of
whom is within the province of Chief Con-
sui Robertson. This means that at the
next annual meeting of the local league
which will be held in November, there will
be an election of officers, something which
has not occurred here for two>years
During the week the chief consul issued
bis first bulletin, and the first official busi-
ness was the selection of the Ebbitt House
as a league hotel. Other appointments of
similar nature can now be looked for
Chief Consul Robertson is also at work on
road book which he intends to distribute
among local members. A great deal of
time and attention is necessary for the
compilation of the work, to say nothing of
the cost, and will probably be some weeks
before the book makes it's appearance
Upon the request of Chairman Gideon of
the racing board, the nomination of a local
man for the position of official handicap
per of this division has been sent in. Who
the man Is will not be known until after
the nomination Is confirmed There is no
doubt that this will be done, but in the
E'eanwhile the name of the individual will
be kept secret until officially promulgated.
1t Is understood that there were several
candidates for the Office, and as the posi-
ton Is an important one to all racing men,
cor siderable interest is manifested in the
matter.
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The following is the last game in the match
between them:

Patterson obtained an advantage over
Tibbetts in the second game of their
ma tch, French defense, but allowed his
opponent to draw the game by perpetual
check. The score stands: TibbetIs, 1;
Patterson, 0; drawn, 1.
champion of the District in the Libbey
cup contests, has withdrawn from the
tournament. He also announces that he
will retire from match play for the next
year or two, as he finds it too wearisome.
This announcement will be received with
regret by his many friends He has
shown himself to be the foremost player in
the city.
The New York Checker Club is holding
a tournament, In which the veteran players
are being beaten by the youngsters. The
leading scores are as follows: VIM. Billings
ley, won IA; lost o. L. S. Head, won %; lost
/. Harry Hughes. won 171s; lost. ". A. J.
De Freest, won 101e; lost 11a, and DR.. A.
Schaefer, won 13, lost 2.
The Capitol Hill and Mount Pleasant
Whist Clubs played another match last
evening at the Capitol Hill Club rooms The
teams were composed as follows: Capitol
Hill-Messrs Borches, King, Barnard and
Jackson Mount Pleasant.Messrs Young
Davis, Taliaferro and SUMMERS. They first
played twenty-four deals in which the Cap
itol Hills gained five tricks to none for their
opponents in the first round of eight, tricks
In the next round they gained two and the
Mount Peasants three, and in the third
round they gained three and the visitors
four, the total number of tricks gained be-
ing ten to seven in favor Of the Capitol Hill
started upon and played in an hour and a
half. The playing was very rapid. The
score was 1S to in favor Of the Mount
Peasants.
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ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED.
All Space ut the Coming Cycle Show
Has Been Engaged.

All Space ut the Coming Cycle Show
Has Been Engaged.
Arrangements for the cycle show, begin
ming the 18th, have been completed. The
spaces have all beelEenga ged, and so great
has beer the demand that in a good many
instances fIae Il exhibit have been subdi-
vided, and two or three concerns occupy
the same. space. THIS is of value to the
increases the number of ex-
hibits and makes the show more Interesting
to the visitor. The epeople clamoring for
srace are principally the manufacturers
of bicycle accessories, and an interesting
showing in this line can be looked for.
The show will not lack for novelties, and
York and Chicago will be placed on exhi-
bition for the gaze of the Washington pub
lie. The management has had In view that
a diversity of exhibits makes the show
carried on in this line. The minor i'm
provements and novelties include folding
rams horn, handle bars, folding bicycles.
new saddles, departure in the construction
OF frames and wheels. electric light lamps
for wheels and numberless other designs.
In the locker room another Interesting
exhibit will be arranged, which the man.
agement will back and conduct. This will
be known as the freak exhibit, and will
embrace relics of the past, marking the
improvements in bicycles. The room will
be prettily decorated, and the exhibits will
be placed in the center of the room and
protected by railing, SO as to be seen.
yet not handled. Among the exhibits will
be the old bona shaker wheel, aptly
named on account of its peculiarities when
ridden. The old Humber upright, with its
iron tires. and one with wooden rims, will
be shown, as well as q tandem tricycle. of
the came make. One Of the freaks will be
q rheumatic tired upright wheel, fifty-two
inches In diameter. The 'Eiffel Tower
safety will be given conspicuous place.
Evening star., 1896-03-14
THE PRINCETON GAME.
Tcnm of the Tigers Will BE Here
April 2.

The Princeton team is scheduled to plav
the Georgetown University nine April I.
being the only game of the season with the
strong New Jersey team. Washington is q
great college town, and the admirers of the
orange and black would like to see more
than one game played with the blue and
gray, remembering the fact that last year
the tussle for the college championship was
between these aggregations
Last year the Princetons had strong
team. This year the team loses some of
the good players. though it still has consid-
cradle good material to select FROM 1t
lacks the services of Williams, Otto Brooks,
men who have been selected to fill their
places have not been given q thorough
trial as yet, though 1t is doubted If they
can come up to the work of their prede-
cessors at the bat or IN the field. The team
this year will consist of Jerome Bradley
who will captain and play second base.
Last year he played in the outfield, and
as he has played in nearly every position
he is regarded as good all-around man.
In the box the three good pitchers of last
year still remain. Altman, Easton and Will
son, while Cochran and Kelly are candi-
dates for the first base Gunster will still
remain at third, while Pere Ward will play
at shortstop. position he played part Of
the time last year. The outfield will con-
sist of the change pitchers and one or two
other men who have not been selected
Brooklyn league teams, is the coach.
In the series of three games with George
town last year Princeton won the odd. The
first game was played on the campus of the
local team April 16, and McCreery, the find
of last season, was put in the box He
gave out toward the last and Mahoney was
put in his place. but the lead of the WIS.,
itors could not be overcome, the score
standing IL to Z. Altman and Wilson pitch
ed for the Princetons The second game,
the following day, Georgetown won by a
score Of II to IL. Big Mike was in the
box, and he struck out eleven men to
seven for the credit 81 the visitors, divided
up among Hitzrot, Wilson, Altman and
Easton. the four pitchers who were put In
the box in hopes Of checking the batting
propensities of the blue and gray boys.
Georgetown piled up nineteen clean hits,
to nine for the visitors. The third and de-
Georgetown lost by to 2 Easton proved
to be too much for them, and only a few
scattering hits were made
Evening star., 1896-03-14
1T WAS A DEAD HEAT.
Last Nights Race Between DOnOgh,
and Harley Davidson.

Last Nights Race Between DOnOEhuc
and Harley Davidson.
The race at the Convention Hall ice rink
last night resulted in dead heat between
Harley Davidson and Joe Donoghue, Mo-
shier being left behind in the final squirt.
There was an immense crowd to see the
skaters. and interested spectators kept up
cheers from the beginning to the end of
the race, enthusiasm reigning supreme
when the finish was announced as a dead
heat. The three men alternated in the lead
until the las. lap, when Davidson and Dom
oghue spurted and gave a magnificent ex-
hibition of speed. When the turn was
reached just before the line, both men were
almo st locked together, and they swept
across the finish with neither one an inch
ahead. 1t would seem as though Dono-
ghue's chance to win from Davidson lay
in his running away from him on the last
five or six laps, and should he attempt this
tonight in the race for five miles, ore of
the prettieSt exhibitions of fast skating
ever seen here will take place. The judges
of the race last night We're Messrs. Tow
ers, Storey and Croni1. DR.. H. H. Brow
er and Mr.. H. E. Crooks We're the time
keepers The decision of the Judges met
with general approval.
John Davidson tried to lower the world S
record of 2.3S, held by Donoghue, last night
at O'Clock, but on the fourth lap fell and
twisted his skate from his Shoe The ac-
cident was to be regretted. as it was gen.
orally conceded that he would have come
very near the time with the pace at which
he was going when 1t occurred.
This evening at o'clock the race will
be for five miles, with Moshier, Davidson
and Donoghue as starters. Should Dono-
ghue attempt to run away from Davidson
there is every prospect of some record
breaking time, and it is limited by a few
that Moshier will show UP this evening
better than before on account of the
longer race. The three-miie race, which
resulted in dead heat last evening, may
also he raced over il Donoehue carries out
his original intention of challenging Da-
wilson for another try. This will make two
races on the program, and at 8 o'clock
sharp Harley Davidson will try for Dono-
ghue's record for a mile. with his brother
John to act as pacemaker. It is believed
by good many that Harley can beat Dom
oghue's time, and there is every indication
that he will come very near to the figures
2.aS.
The race this afternoon will take place at
4:11, and will be for four miles, between Mo-
Shier, Donoghue and Davidson
Evening star., 1896-03-14
TO CELEBRATE TONIGHT.
Smoker In Honor of the Light In
fantry Basket Boil Team.

fantry Basket Boil Team.
The smoker Of the Washington Light
Ir rfantry comes off tonight, in celebration
Of the victory of the basket ball team Of
the body in the District Basket Ball
League. From all indtca tions the smoker
will be made more than ordinarily interest
ing. The championship. trophy, the Schaf-
hirt silver cup for the winning basket ball
team. will be presented to the Infantry
boys. ,n
The program for the evening will con-
sst of the address of welcome, to be de-
livered by Col. W. G, Moore. followed by
musical selections by the Madrid Mando-
lin Quartet. and a song. by Mr.. Lynwood
Taylor. The presentation of the cup to the
Infantry will he made by the president Of
the basket ball league, Mr.. o. P. Schmidt
and the response wifi be made by Col
Moore. A song by Nj. Charles Miller will
be followed by recitation hy Mr.. Fred
Schafhirt. and then vii come an address
Quartet, composed Of Messrs Middleton,
Sherrett, Barr and Fisher, Will render rflu-
steal selections. Another interesting fea-
ture of the evening will be the presentation
of medals to the members of the victorious
team, Col. Moore making the presentation
speech. The program will wind up as fol-
lows: Song, Mr. Humphrey; cornet solo,
MI Lewis: song, Mr.. Burrows; song. Mr..
James Cathell.
The committee in charge of the smoker
consists Of S. p. House, president of the
athletic association Of the corps, chair
mar: Lieut.. J. B. X. Lee, master of cere-
monies: Lieut.. E. l.. Phillips, Sergeant
Major j. A. Heydler. Sergt. Harry T.
Leach, Corp. r. T. Scott, Corp. Harry Lee
Corp. Harry McCabe and Private Harry
Given.
Matters relating to base ball are receiv-
ing a coed deal of attention among the
members of the Light Infantry, and the
team is getting ready for practice to en-
ter the Departmental League So far no
manager has been elected, but that will
be done shortly, and most likely Mr. House
will be requested to fill the position on ac-
count of hts ability.
The makeup Of the team for the coming
season will be as follows: Catchers, E. 81
Smith and Chamberlain: pitchers Winkel-
man, Gleeson and Hough: first base.
Henry Chamberlain; second base, Har-
ry Leach; third base, Vic Bielaski:
shortstop, Phil Wisner; left field, Fred
kleinschmidt; center field, c. F. Nugent;
right field, w. Brown. In these the Infan-
try has an exceedingly strong team. In
the pitchers box the team Is especially
strong. =
Royce Hough is at the Homeopathic Hos
pital. the result Of an operation performed
on him last week.
Waters of the basket ball team ia work.
ing at Nashville, Tenn, and will not enioy
the smoker this evening
Evening star., 1896-03-14
EASTERN ATHLETIC CLUB.
New Quarters Decided Upon by the
Members.

The meeting of the Eastern Athletic Club
was held during the week in their tenn
porary quarters at Esputa's Hall, on Sth
street southeast. The committee on quar-
tiers reported that they could not secure
the house at No. 225 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast, but reported favorably on prem
1ses NO. 9O9 Sth street southeast. 1t was
decided to occupy the last named place. and
Mr.. Bieber was appointed committee Of
one to get the place in proper shape. The
top floor will be used as a gymnasium, and
also meeting room, while tho other five
rooms VIII he fitted up in the best of style
1or the convenience Of members and Wis
itors. Mr. James Batlon, MI. II. r. Burr
Mr.. Charles e. Goring and Mr.. Harry E.
Bevans were elected to membership, while
the applications of a number of others
were received.
The game Of basket ball played last Sat
urday night, which was lost to the Wash
ngton Light Infantry by score of 4 to 1,
was hotly contested, and much credit Is
due the club for the fine game they put
up. The manager, Mr.. Harry McKeldon,
was fortunate in getting all the good men
of the club Oh the team for that one game
Mr.. j. Frank Raab has decided not to
pay on the team any more this season.
The Club are fortunate in having Mr.. Alfred
Rouse, one OF the best all-round athletes
in the city.
Mr.. Charles p Green, formerly captain
of the basket ball team, who has been in
the east, has returned to Washington.
In the cycling branch the membership
is increasing at every meeting, and is liable
to big increase by the acquisition Of the
Eastern Cycle Club in a body. This sea-
son the club will be represented on the
track and road. DR.. Frank L. Manning.
who is an enthusiastic wheeman, is in
training for the spring races. Mr.. John
Shoemaker will also aspire for honor on the
track. Captain Grace is making prepara-
tons for active spring cycling, and the
club Will have some good runs this year.
The club will Immediately move to their
new quarters, and as soon as things are
settled will give a house warming Ar
rangenlents for an excursion next summer
will soon be completed number of track
events are now being arranged.
Evening star., 1896-03-14
Basket BAH Match or.

Last week q challenge was received by
Mr.. Martin, vice president of the George
town University Athletic Association, from
the University Of Chicago for a match
game of basket ball, the date to be fixed
for some time the latter part Of this month.
The challenge was occepted, and the work
of organizing basket ball team among
the students begun. 1t was decided to
play the game in the open air, on the
campus. which would have made the game
exceedingly interesting. Tuesday Mr..
Martin received word from the University
Of Chicago to the effect that the board
Of physical education Of that institution
had forbidden the contemplated eastern
trip of the basket ball team. Consequently
the Chicago-New York game will not be
played, but as tho candidates of the
Georgetown team have made such an ex-
cellent showing 1t is extremely probable
that game will be arranged with some
Of the local teams.
Evening star., 1896-03-14
CLAIM OF FOUL MADE.
Dispute Over n Game BOvled on the
Carroll Institute< Alleys

Dispute Over n Game BOwled on the
Carroll Institute Alleys.
The league bowling series is rapidly draw
ing to close, and great interest Ia being
displayed by the members of the different
teams over the results. Two games were
rolled last night between the Carroll In
stitute and the Washington Athletic Club
on the alleys of the former organization.
The home team won the first game. and II
the second game is allowed to stand. the
CAROLS will tie the w. A. c. for first
place in the league standing A protest
was made on the second game, however
by the Washington Athletic Club bows
who claimed that one Of the CAROLS foul.
ed in delivering ball. and but for that
tney would have won. The matter will
decision rendered, which will put all doubt
at rest.
The following were the scores of the
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First Eaiiie.
Washington Outing Club.

The grounds of the Washington Outing
Club neAf lexington will shortly be i'm
proved and the ball field will be put in
condition. Phil King, the ex-Princeton
base ball and foot ball player, will coach
the team. The competition of the. base
ball teamswf practically be: Catcher. w.
A. Farless pitcher, Ben Boo; first base,
third base, &C. Reizenstein; shortsf6p, N.
Oppenlrein,ar. The outfield has not been
entirely decided upon. though there are a
large number Ct candtaates from which to
select. The official umpire of the club
is Max Goodman. with ed. Kohner' as his
assistant.
Evening star., 1896-03-14
it is about the highest safety in tn.

as It ls about the highest safety in the
country.
show room viii be attrxctive. At the last
meeting of the advisory board, published
IN The Star during the meek. 1t was wisely
decided to have the middle booths kept
floor. of course not inci6ding the exhibits
This was intended to give clear sweep of
the hall. but above the restriction line
the attractions can be4 looked for. There
VIII be several electrical effects, the deal
matter, and also In the matter Of sign and
other displays, and in ,the gifts Of novel
ties On account of their location the at
In the matter of eSepe Is
much promised. In addition to the pro-
gram Of races, there viii be exhibitions Of
trick riding by several ent-of-town experts,
notably Fitzpatrick and his wife, who are
SAID to be the leaders Of trick riding in this
country.
Evening star., 1896-03-14
WILL WELCOME YALE.
Henley Regatta Ontcfals Express Great
Satisfaction.

1eGley Regatta ONic1IIN Express oFe20
Satisfaction.
LONDON, March 14.-Mr. J. F. Cooper,
secretary of the Henley regatta committee,
has received official notification from
President Sibour of the Yale Rowing Club
announcing the entry of a crew from that
university for this years competition at
Henley. The news of the coming Of the
Americans has given the greatest satisfac-
ton to all The regatta officials and to Hen
leyites in general. The hotels are already
preparing for unusual crowds and many
rooms have been booked for. Only few
Americans, however, have applied for ac-
ccmmodations up to date. but this is prob
ably because there has been considerable
uncertainty as to whether the men from
Yale would visit these shores during 1896.
The announced intention of Sir George
Newnes, the well-known newspaper pro-
prietor, to challenge for the Americas cup,
is not regarded seriously imong yachts
men here, as it is not believed he will be
able 20 get any leading club to back his
challenge. He was recently elected MEM
bcr of the London Yacht Club. but the
sentiment Of that organization is decided
ly averse to any challenge for the Amer
ica's cup. especially from new member,
who is not yacntsman.
The bicycle boom is increasing i'm volume
daily in England. The leading English
firms are completely blocked with orders
Two American firms, recently started, do
ing business in London with large stocks
of wheels, and they are reaping harvest.
There are indications that this boom will
cause a question to be asked in the house
of commons. 1t appears that the carriages
and riders in Hyde Park have been inter-
fering with the hicyclers' strip off Rotten
Row, and the friends of the bicycle are
desirous of having that strip of ground
H. <~f
riders. The house Of commons has also
been asked to have a portion of ST. James
Park set apart for the wheelmen, and
with members of the house of commons
bicycling to Westminster, cabinet ministers
seen daily on the Wheel all such conces-
sions are likely to be promptly granted.
Evening star., 1896-03-14
Provided For.


Johnny says he will be a musician some day.
For though fddles and banjoes are dear
He claims he can fall back on nature and play
On the drum that he has In his ear
And Sue as teacher Of foot ball would pass
Because-and she says it quite sly
She has the cGnceit she could draw big class
With the pupil she has in her eye.
And dear little Fanny lawyer would be,
And with blackstone and Lyttleton sport.
L can't tell the reason unless it's that she
Is getting accustomed to court.
AND l. poor old dad who, as every one knows
All these modern accomplishments lack
May go fishing the rest of my days. I suppose
In the crick that have in my back
Evening star., 1896-03-14
Blue and Gray Athlete.

Regular training for the Georgetown Col
lege field and track team has begun by
Trainer Foley. and with Mr.. Robert Dick
Douglas as captain. There are thirty candi-
dates, all of whom are doing excellent
work.
Mr.. w. S. Martin, president of the ath-
letic association, is contemplating the or
ganiZation of a crew.
Evening star., 1896-03-14
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61R1m Wholesale Depot.
Evening star., 1896-03-14
''IAI7" is a Winner

. that's the number Of our new Tailoring
. Pariors on Penn. ave. Drop in and see our
. display OF handsome SPRING SUTTTNGS spd
. TR0uSERINGS-It will cost you nothing.
DSpring Suits to order. $40 up.
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Evening star., 1896-03-14
Silver King to Play Here.

"Silver' King promises to effect a renais-
sance of himself this season, and he will
make the attempt in league company. King
has been Gut of tha game since he failed
to come to terms with Mr.. Brush in 1893.
and this spring he asked for his release. 1t
was granted, and now comes the tidings
that King will, wear a Washington uni
form. The old-tin1e pitcher has been prac-
ticing every day, and Bill Joyce is the au-
thority for the statement that he possesses
all of his old-time speed.-Cincinnau Com
mercial Gazette