The evening times., 1896-03-31


variegated- uniforms started practice at
National Park tins morning. One sat on the
bench in citizens dress, because his trunk
missed connection somewhere and the
young man did not have pair of shoes
suitable for outdoor work. This w-,s Rog-
ers-robust, sosid well built, and Smoothly
shaven. He felt just a trifle dissatisfied
in that he could not mingic with the gam
boiling Statesmen.
The steamboat voice of Crooks was heard
above the rest in a dispute as to who was
the next hitter to Malarky's throwing.
Mciuire was contesiing his right to bat
i'm his usual mild manner, and when Jack
gave vent 10 Il series OF sentences Mac
walked away, crushed for the time being.
Crooks at once caught the bail on the
seam and IL went sailing over the left
field fence, aid the baritone voice of Act
ing Manages Wagner was heard to say,
'One dollar ard IL half, JACK This mild
admonition had 10 effect ON he handsome
second baseman, as the next ball Malarky
handed up went over the grand stand.
MAUI TRIFLE FAT.
Maui is just i trifle fat, and after jog
ging around the diamond ten or 4 dozen
times lie squattcd on the bench, blowing
like a wBeeZy horse. He surprised every
one b Y his eagerBess to demonstrate that he
still retains the vigor OF youth. He has
the same pearl-iike teeth, and they were
shown off to good advantage when he
smiled TO Mr.. wagner's encouraging words,
"You are doing well, AL
Joyce is in excellent condition, and he
was just ike last season, minus his stiff
black moustache. He has many more gray
hairs. but lie assured his COplaycrs that
that fact cuts no figure In his playing.
Mercer is tin and did little but trot
around the diamond and take turn at the
bat. He claims that he is strong and will
be in condition to do duty n'9i form.
McAuley is an elongated fellow, and was
spry as a two-year-old. He has long
arms, and in II any respects resembles eX-
Senator Connie Mack. Mr.. Wagner is much
pleascd with the young man, and says he
has two of the finest cat chers In the League.
LUSH's STOUT LEGS.
Lush has developed into a well grown
ball player, and did as much work as any
other of the men. He has stout legs and
is heavily built across the chest. He is an
other one OF Wagner's selections and much
is expected of him. 1t is not yet settled
where he will play.
Giiroy. the Washington utility youngstcr,
was more timber than the rest. and when
rowing 10 the battcrs he showed that the
rather easy.
Tom Brown is in the pink of condition. He
is not near as fleshy as he was at the end
of last season. and it would appear that he
must be up and doing in order 10 keep pace
with the youth now on the Senatorial
staff.
De Montrcvillc was lively as n cricket.
He practiced long while with Crooks
on ground balls Off the bat of the favorite
no W either
hand and gave evidence that the dash
which characterized his PLAYING last season
will he duplicated TIE coming campaign.
CARTWRIGHT HAS A BOIL.
Cartwright is as big as ever. but this
morning was Eot so active. He is suffer
lug with a very bad boil on a part of his
body which makcS him very upcomforta bic
no matter what Position Ice takes. IL did
not. however, deter him from hanging the
bah on a line Lit 10 the left field fence.
Selbach has neither changed in appear
ances nor habits. He pulled as vigorously
at his pants when his turn came TO bat
as at any time last season, ana when Maui
suggested that he pull up his stocking also
he replied that he would do That after he
had de hit.
The winters sojourn in Washington had
no effect on Abbey's light hair. ana it was
voted that he and Lush will be known as
the two Senators without a dark hair.
THREE WERE ABSENT.
Boyd, Anderson and McJamcs had not
put in an appearan nee up to noon, but as
this is the last day for the lads to report
1t was thought that the three twirlers
would arrive in Washington before the
close OF day.
Mr.. Wagner could not say which of the
new men would be selected for the out
field. He was very anxious TO give them
all a chance and he has a very good opin-
ion OF Rogers. The latter is first base
man, and, judging from his record last
year, he can certainly cover the initial
bag. The young man will be- able TO hold
his end up If given chance.
IMPROVEMENTS BEING MADE.
Patrons of The game Will he much sur
prlsed when they cnuer National fark Ior
the first time this scason- The improve
mcnt in right field has really transformed
tnal portion OF the ground from Il Cramped
up outfeld into Il great sprinting park for
the Fellow who will have the sun in his
eyes during the season Of sc.