The times., 1897-06-02

The international chess match closed last
night, with the result that OF the five
gaines played, two were won by the team
OF the House of Representatives, two by
the team OF the House OF Commons, and
one was drawn game. The consultation
game, which did not enter as factor into
the contest, but was merely a friendly
latch, was not concluded last night 1t
was agreed by the two teams that Baron
Hengelmuller, the Austrian minister, who
has been acting as Iereree, should ''ar
bitra te" this consultation game. 1t was
not finished on account OF the lateness Of
the hour III London, there being no pros
pect OF finish here at z p. m, whish
is about midnight i'll the English metrop-
Oils Therefore it was proposed by the
American team that the game be Con-
sidcred Il draw. Hon. Henniker Heaton,
NJ. p, made Counter proposition that
Baren Hengelmuler be requested to ear
hitrate' the game, which means that the
baron VIII take the game as it now stands,
analyze the positions of the two sides,
and give his decision as to which side
has the best of the game, in b is Judgment
and should win.
1t was generally believed by the chess
players here that the British had the best
position and should win the game.
When play was adjourned on Monday
night each side had won a game, Mr..
Plunkett having scored for the British side
one board No. / and MIR. iodine having
succeeded in winning on board No. 3.
boards Nos. 2, A and stood adjourned
At board No. 2 Mr.. shafroth had for his
opponent Mr.. Parnell and the position was
about even, but by some very clever
maneuvering Mr. Shafroth succeeded IN
winning pawn yesterday,and eventually
scored in favor Of America, thus saving
the day for this side, for had Parnell won
this gaue the victory would have been
in favor of the British.
This was decidedly the best of the i've
games played and would compare wellwith
some of the match games played by pro-
fessionaIs.
At board 4 the players were Plowman for
America and Atherly-Jones for Great
Britain. This game had many interesting
situations, where the A merican player had
sure win, but let victory slip through
his fingers. On the twenty-eighth move,
instead of pla aying queen to knights 4. he
should have played queen takes bishop.
getting that piece for nothing. After this,
also, he mad Il sure win on two or three
occasions, but overlooked the right move
For instance, on the forty-third move,
when he played rook to rook Z, by simply
playing to kings knights Z, he must nave
Won easily in few moves
In justice to Mr.. Plowman, it should be
stated that he was somewhat nervous on
account of the crowd which was allowed
to gather around the table. 1t shuud
also be stated to the credit of Mr. Plow-
man that he allowed his adversary con-
siderable overtime, Mr.. Atherly- Jones hav-
ing really forfeited the game by consun-
ing more than the allowed time Mr.
Plowman would not claim the forfeit.
which courtesy was acknowledged in a
cablegram from Mr.. Atherly-Jones.
At board the game was played by Mr.
Handy, of Della ware, and Mr.. Wilson, Of
the House Of Commons This was q par
ticularly interesting contest and was tie
center of great attraction for the chess ex-
perts present. 1t was thought a one time
that Handy had sure win, but the British
player made the very best moves possible
and succeeded in effecting diaw after
some skillful playing well worthy OF the
most accomplished chess player.
When the game was finished there We're
On the board only three pieces, Mr.. Handy
having a king and the British player only
a king and rocks pawn.
AS the match resulted in O draw
there will undoubtedly be another |
contest In the near future, be- |
cause nothing has been settled by |
the results of yesterday The result is to
the credit Of the American players, as they |
expected Co be badly beaten by their .,p-
poneDts. who have some strong players in |
their ranks, notably being Messrs Plun1ett. !
Parncll, and Wilson, who rank nearly equal |
to the professionals.
There was sons correspondence last night |
between mr. Pearson and Mr. Heuiker !
Hcaton which promises to bring about |
another match in the near future: an.l it !
is understood, that the players In the con-
sultation match may again Try conclusions |
on the board.
The players In the consultation match |
were: For Great Britain, Messrs Plunkett. /
Wilson and Shaw, the latter not having
taken part in the individual matches. For /
America. Messrs. Pearson. Handy and Bo-
dine.
II was agreed on Monday night that