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Evening star., 1898-04-16

must have been a heart-breaker for old
Jacn Crooks. Clements had been subeti-
tuted in the ninth inning and had gained
his base on balls He Immediately substt-
tuted Jack Crooks. as he was a better rum
ner. but the latter was nipped by the pitch
er on of first and the heart was taken out
OF the rally
Chicago dispatch SAYS that Cap An
son. the Grand Old Man" OF base ball has
at last reluctantly given up all idea Of be-
ing able to raise the money to secure the
Chicago team on the option held by him.
Ninety-rine out of every hundred people
interested In base ball In America hoped
sincerely that the Noble Old Roman
might succeed. triumph over the enemies
II have laid him low. and again lead the
chicago Colts. Besides their good wishes
fer ARson. many hoped that Anson's sue
cess would rid the national game Of The
serious dangers Of Harris rule-making
Let the heart OF your Washington corre-
spondent he glad. pick the Senators to do
great things. IL seems 10 me as IL the
Washingtons as now made up are AZ dam
gerous n team as ever came over the road.
Their pitchers are likely to do lust al good
work as any stan in the league: they have
us all skinned on catchers. especially IL
young Snyder turns out well: their batting
oraer is formidaSy impressive and they
can field. Doyle. Reitz. Leahy and wrigley
are a good infeld. and there are no mos
quitoes on the outfielders. Yes brethren
1 pick Washington for the surprise of the
season. More than one team is due to give
a surprise this year. and I pick Washing
ton for one of the startling finishers.-New
York Correspondent Sporting Life
IL is now positively known that the Wash
inston management has been tampering
with Myers. or he would no doubt have re-
ported at the time the others did. Over
lures have been made to the Milwaukee
club to buy or for trade of Myers hut
the same have all been turned down NV
ers Will probably report and join the club
at st. Louis If he has not already done SO.
or at Columbus, where the Brewers open
the season. IL can be set down as settled
that Myers will play in Milwaukee this sea-
son or not at all. but if by any chan-e he
should be put on the market for sale or a
trade the Senator'S chances TO secure him
would be very slim. As / write Myers
wires from Washington that he will not
sign with Milwaukee at any price.-Milwau-
kee Correspondent Sporting Life
Evening star., 1898-04-16
IN FAVOR OF ANNEXATION.
Debate by Students the Acquisi.
tiOn of Hawaii,

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
HYATTSVILLE, Md, April 16 1898.
TIE Masonic Hall was thronged last even
Ing with a large audience from this locality
and Washington. the occasion being de-
bate between members of the several law
schools of Washington. The question dis
eUssed was. That Hawaii be Annexed to
the United States The affirmative was
represented by II. b. Fowler of Maryland
Georgetown Law School; Joseph Chez In
diana. National University: w F. Sullivan
Idaho, Columbian University, and the neg
ative by E. f. Dennison. Illinois. Column
bian University: NJ. Hampton Magruder,
Maryland. Georgetown University, and c.
D. Van Duzer. Nevada, National Univar-
sity. Mr.. b. VI. Warner presided over the
meeting. and Rev. C. j. S. Mayo, Capt r.
w Sylvester, president of the Maryland
Agricultural College; Rev. c. Alvin Smith
and w. Myer Levin acted as judges
The HyattSville orchestra was in attend
ance. and the liberal applause which greet
ed each selection evidenced the thorough
appi eciation of the music. Miss Bessie
Fowler rendered charming vocal selec-
tion.
At the conclusion of the debate the Judges
held a brief consultation and announced a
decision in favor of the affirmative
Almost the entire congregation of the NJ.
Il. Church South of this place gathered last
evening at the parsonage for the purpose of
rendering their congratulations to the pas
tor, Rev. VIM Melville, over his reappoint-
ment to the parish by the recent confer
ence at Hinton. W. Va. Mr.. Melville has
already occupied the pulpit in this place for
two years. and his return is a source of
much qualification.
During the course of the evening speeches
were made by Rev. DIR. Rally of Washing
ton. Messrs. A III. Jackson and Vrooman
Several vocal and instrumental selections
were rendered by the members of the con-
gregation-
John Bowles. colored, who was indicted
lest week upon charge of attempted ar
son in setting fire to the Office of Arthur
carr, Justice of the peace in Hyattsville
and whose trial was set for yesterday was
discharged by the court, there being a flaw
in the Indictment.
Evening star., 1898-04-16

The preliminary tournament of the east
ern division of the Pillsbury National Chess
Correspondence Association is nearl,, com
pleted, and soon the players will be battling
for the division championship The eastern
division includes the District of Columbia
Pennsylvania. Maryland, New Jersey and
New York. The players were divided into
four sections In the preliminary round, and
the four highest in each section play in the
finals. Among those who will contest for
the division championship ara Walter c.
Odell and F. b. Walker, members cf the
Washington Chess Club; H. Helms of last
years cable team, w. E. Napier, the
Brooklyn boy expert, and other strong
players.
The American Chess Magazine for March,
in speaking of the late cable match, says
that it is to be hoped that the lessons
learned in the matches of 1897 and 1895 " i'll
not be lost, and that every player will have
an opportunity to show his strength In
over-the-board play before the final selec-
cago, Washington, Philadelphia, Boston,
New Orleans and other centers, had been
permitted to send representatives for trial
before the last selection was made il is
probable the team would have been diff
ferent.
The sixth game in the chess match for
the championship of the District between
Messrs. Walker and Tharp was postponed
because of the non-appearance of Mr..
Tharp on the evening scheduled.
The fifth game between them was spir-
tied contest in which Mr.. Tharp sacrificed
a pawn for temporary attack. The extra
pawn enabled Mr.. Walker to win. The
score:
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1t is likely that another, big century run
will be held in this city this season. The
date of the event will be fixed for some
time in June. and the affair will be backed
by the Levant Wheelmen of East Wash
fngton. The affair promises to be much
more successful than the century run given
last year advertised under the auspices of
the local division of the League of Amer
lean Wheelmen. Good prizes will be put
up for the clubs participating. and better
medals will be awarded to the survivors
than in the run last year. 1t is also
likely that a suitable prize will be given
to the lady rider who succeeds in being
the first of her sex to finish the ride.
Arlington WkeeImcn.
TIE regular monthly meeting. followed
by the initial smoker of '9S, of the Airing
ton Whe linen was held Wednesday even
ing, 18th instant, at Carroll Institute,
there being sixty members present. and
man, friends of the boys were also in at
tendance. The application OF Harry La
Fontaine was received. Several important
cCmmunC ations were presented and acted
upon. The captain was authorized to eX-
Evening star., 1898-04-16
LOCAL RACING MEN

one OF the most promising riders now in
the city is Leo 3. Dannemiuer, a native of
Ohlo, and now a student at GEORGETOWN
University. Prior to coming to this city ia
study he bore thu title of boy champion of
Ohio, lut for the past two or three wears
has-done very little riding during vacation
time to maintain this title
Dannemfller Is a native of Carton Ohio
and Is little over eighteen years of age.
He is stockily built. being five feet four
| inches in height, with a weight of 14O
pounds. Since being at Georgetown Uni
yersty he has improved wonderfully in his
| riding ability, and under the guidance of
Trainer William Foley bids fair to become
the leading rider in the city
He began his career on the track in the
spring of 1888, and during that season rode
and won several boys races, clearly dem
onstrating his speedy qualities. In 1896 he
took three state records for boys under six
teen years of age. winning half mile n
I'm. 6s., one mile in I'm. 16s. and two miles
in 4ul. 40s. On September Is of the same
year he entered Georgetown University
and soon after ward took third place in the
twenty-mile road race over the old Conduit
course.
On March %, 1897, Dannemiller won thir,l
prize in the three-mile handicap race al
international Park. Soon afterward he
was taken sick and compelled to return
home. July 5, however at Canton, Ohio.
he won secord place in the half-mile open
second in the two-mile state championship
and second in the Stark county Champion
ship races.
He rode again on Labor day at Canton.
winning the one-mile handicap from the
twenty-yard mark in the fast time of 2.O5
coming second in the oIe-mile open as well
AT the national circuit meet last year ct
International Park Dannemiller proved the
biggest surprise of the season. taking sec
ord honors in the one-mile invitation race.
the District, With the exception of Fred.
Schade. On November 9, 1897, at Balti
n ore, he won the oneiffile handicap in 2m
los from very fast field. At the close OF
the same season,~pn- the Georgetown ITnj-
versity campus, Dah& emiller reached the
top rung of the ladder by defeating both
Moran and Schads in Ee one-mile and two.
mile events, both3ac@ being the prettiest
ard closest contested of the year.
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land Club The only incident on this run
was the collision between Entwisle and
Ernie Herrell. resulting in a broken handle
bar, which was easily repaired.
Great interest is centering in the base
ball teams which Capt. McCauley is organ
izing. game is to be played with the
Arlington Wheelmen April "a at the high
land Club grounds. A great amount of
rivalry exists between the two clubs and
the spectators will witness a game that
will rival that of professionals.
Love, the club photographer, has made
several fine pictures of the club as they
started on their weekly runs, and this
practice will be kept up each Sunday
throughout the season.
Leonard the Levant's crack pitcher. un-
fortunately sprained his ankle while riding
last week. but is improving rapidly and
hopes to be in shape for the game on the
oath.
Messrs. Marschalk and Weaver did not
think there was enough riding last Sun
day for one day, so they concluded to make
run to Baltimore and return in time for
dinner, but for some unaccountabe reason
they got no further than LAUREL Md.
Tew will be on his new mount tomorrow.
which will be severely tested, as several of
the boys are after his scalp.
Leissler. the jovial heavy weight rider of
the club, has signified his intention of ac-
companying the boys on all club runs this
season, which decision has been heartily
applauded by all the members.
The club will make a run tomorrow to
Brandywine. Nd. in connection with the
Arlington Wheelmen.
Acme Cycle and Social Club.
Under the leadership of Capt Richard
Watt the boys started on their run last
Sunday to Suitland Park, and, although
the roads were strange to some of the new
riders, there was quite a surprise in store
for the more experienced. On reaching the
top of the long hill overlooking Pennsyl-
vania avenue. the whole bunch was to-
gether, which shows that the boys are in
fine shape for some long run. On the re-
turn the rain caught the bunch. and all
hands were drenched. but after taking din
ncr and a change of clothes the second run
Of the day was called, and with an increase
in number start was made for Cycle
Cottage by way of 14th street. On the re-
turn home the route was changed by way
of Soldiers Home, thus breaking the mo-
notony of the run.
During the week several runs were made
the most enjoyable being a trip to Alexan-
dria on Wednesday night. The start was
Evening star., 1898-04-16
THE WEEK IN CHESS CIRCLES

The past week has been one of changes
in the positions of the players in the spring
tournament at the Washington Chess Club.
Mr.. Lyons lost to Capt. O'Farrell and
dropped from first to fourth place. Mr..
Thomas lost his adjourned game to MIR.
Hanna, and also lost two knights game
to Mr. Tibbetts in seventeen moves. Mr..
Thomas in consequence is now in eighth
pace, instead of fourth, which he occu-
pied prior to the last round. He will un-
doubtedly improve his standing. Mr.. OdeIl
has been prevented by sickness from play
ing recently. He is tie with Mr.. Hanna
for second place. Mr.. Hanna however, has
an adjourned game with DIR. Hodges. which
the former will probably win. Mr.. Gwyer
improved his standing by winning from
Campbell. 1t looked for time as though
the latter would win. The greatest sur
prise of the week was the defeat of Cap
tain O'Farren by young Mr.. Adair who is
just becoming accustomed to match play.
The score to date is as follows:
Evening star., 1898-04-16
FOREIGN BICYCLE TRADE

Recent reports Neceled at the State De-
partment give so46e "a Heresting facts in re-
gard to the bicycE tsa e in European coun-
tries.
Vice Consul Blum Copenhagen says:
"An classes, frm royal princes and
princesses to tle poorest workmen, use
the bicycle in Dahmerk. The number now
in use is estimated Atsabout 100000 for
population of 2,3oO,Ooo. The roads through
out the kingdom are excellent. Denmark
is fat country. with hardly any hills and
must be considered ideal from cycler.s
point of view. If American exporters shin
frames and wheels separately, they are
sure to be on the safe side, or they can
stspulate that they will not have anything
to do with the duty. and leave that cues.
ton to be settled by the Danish importers.
There are no, differehtiai duties. The re-
tail prices are from So to 500. The de-
mand is mostly for the cheaper grades, and
large quantities have been sold recentlv a
SIG free on board New York"
Consul General Cole at Dresden says:
Bicycles are used In Dresden by the
wealthy and the middle or well-to-do
Evening star., 1898-04-16

pend a sum of money sufficient to equip
the club with a suitable supply of base
ball goods for the season.
The conclusion of the business meeting
was the signal for the fun which the eX-
ecutive committee had promised would be
plentiful at the initial smoker of the year
The usual neCeSSarieS which go to make up
| a genuine smoker were in evidence, and
abundantly, too. and the members and
their friends puffed away to the future
! prosperity and long life of the Arlington
Wheelmen. An interesting program had
been arranged. which was carried out to
the entire satisfaction of every one present.
| judging from the repeated encores which
the performers received. The executive
committee mad perfected a novel initiation,
and two recently elected members were
initiated, much to the amusement of all
present.
Following this Messrs. G. Mitchell and
A. II. Dawson gave selection from
Shakespeare, which had been especially
arranged by them for the occasion. In the
parody many of the recent doings of the
club were embraced. which the audience
duly appreciated and heartily applauded
Mr.. w. p Ferguson gave an exhibition of
club swinging which was well received, he
handling the clubs with remarkable skill
At this point local banjo quartet (of
which two of the A. S members) play
ed several sweet selections. Mr. Charles
| Miller. the clubs popular singer. rendered
several of his old faVOrites with great eff
| feet. Winged A. William Clark and two of
| his friends. played delightful music on
| m: ndolins and guitars. Two local musi-
clans played during the intermissions be-
tween the turns and their music was
greatly enjoyed.
| The pugllistic features of the evenings
entertainment were introduced. The first
event was sparring exhibition between
I. Edmons and s. Warner, the former be-
| ing seconded by r. Mason. the clubs stew
| ard. and the latter by Capt. Murphy. 1t
proved one of the most interesting events
! of the evening. This was followed by a
| three-round bout between c. Mayer and
| Fred Moore. Bill Lessler acting as referee
| The referee declared the bout draw. Dur
| ing the evening everybody became ac-
quainted and a good jolly time was had.
A unanimous vote of thanks was extended
| to the gentlemen who so kindly assisted in
| entertaining the club during the evening.
After the singing of Aud Lang Syne by
| the entire assemblage the meeting was de-
clared adjourned.
Last Sunday being Easter many of the
| boys were absent from the city, and not
withstanding the many attractions of the
| day sufficient number of the members
| for an enjoyable run responded to the cap
tain's notice calling a run to Magruder's
Evening star., 1898-04-16

Alexandria visiting the Italian training
ship.
Ray Salkeld split the front rim of his
wheei. walk of four miles brought him
10 railroad station, whence he returned
home By train
Capt. Byrnes' rear tire struck a snag
and, IS result. hole three inches long
had to be patched up. After several at
tempts TO repair the tire he decided to
fill the tire with sand This he did, and
though rather heavy pulling the hills be-
fore Alexandria was reached he succeed
ed in reaching his destination in time to
go visiting with the other club members.
Lieut.. Volkman deserves credit for the
manner IN which he conducts the club
through the city on runs. Last Sunday
the members rode in double file through
the city Volkm&n always brings up the
rear. keeping the boys in line.
The regular meeting of the club will be
held Monday evening. Tomorrow the club
will ride 10 Marlboro, Nd. leaving the
club house at o o'clock.
Will Represent Georgetown.
Leo B. Dannemiller A. c. Moran and
Fred Schade of the Georgetown Varsity
Cycle Team will compete in the one-mile
handicap bicycle race run ir connection
with the annual Princeton track games at
Princeton, N. j., April 23.
Evening star., 1898-04-16
YESTERDAYS BALL GAMES.
Cincinnati. Chicago and Louis. IIIc
the Nictors Yesterday

Buck Ewing's braves made good start
Yesterday at Cincinnati. defeating their
oid-time enemies, the Cleyelands. by the
score of to ,, before IL 600 happy base
ball enthusiasts. Bretenstein was on the
rubber for the Red Legs and held the visit
ors down to five hits, while Young was
touched up for seven safeties. several of
which were very timely. But one error
marred the Cincinnatis' record. while three
misplays were ohalked up against the In
dians. Elmer Smith and Dusty" Miller
made four of the seven hits credited to the
Ewingites. while Burkett had three out of
the five safeties credited TO the visitors
Score:
Evening star., 1898-04-16

several of the Berry Walls of the club
were seen promenading on Connecticut
avenue.
The club run tomorrow will be a Joint
run in connection with the Levant Wheel
men to Brandy wine. Md. The Arlingtons are
to start from 18th and New York avenue
at o'clock. Those members who do not
find it convenient to meet at the above
place at the time stated can find some of
the boys at the Levants headquarters,
No. 643 Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
where the start will be made at 9:11
o'clock.
LeVant Whccln.eH.
Sunday the club took short run to High
lands, under Capt. Norris, where they
spent 4 pleasant morning lounsing around
on the veranda and green lawns of High
Evening star., 1898-04-16

c.A STYLE and satisfaction; quail
S"ASS' ity and low prices are rul-
ing powers in our Suit Department.
Exclusiveness and good taste pre-
dominate the varied assortment of
styles. Superior workmanship and
finish would mark our suits the best
values OF the season. even if our
prices were not lowest. Suits, $40 up.
Shirt Shirt Waist weather has
zv1. arrived. And simulta-
Waists. neously we open the
grandest display OF Wash and Silk
Waists ever known. There isn't all
ugly waist in the showing. The pick
OF the choicest patterns-the pref
tiest color combinations in ging-
hams. madras, percale, silk, etc, are
here. Plaids are popular-''pouch"
fronts are stylish. Waists, soc. tip.
Evening star., 1898-04-16
Senators to Meet the Orioles This
Afternoon.
RElfZ AND N'HALE STILL OUTSIDE
Players Respect Decisions of the
Umpires.
CURRENT SPORTING NOTES

The senatorial aggregation, sixteen
strong, left Washington this morning over
the Baltimore and Ohio road for Baltimore
FOR the or rening game OF the season in that
city. About a hundred local enthusiasts
also went over during the day and will do
their part TOW ard bolstering up tn. nerve
of the Wagnerites. Nothing had been heard
flom either Reitz or McHale by the morn
ing mall so that tie local club will have to
Evening star., 1898-04-16
Harvard to Play Catholic Univer.tt,

The Harvard base ball nine has not
played in Washington for years, and the
announcement of its game with the Catho-
lie University Tuesday will arouse much
interest. The Harvard nine is on a south
ern trip. and will play all the leading
southern colleges before returning to Cam
bridge. The Catholic University nine has
been on trip north the past week, play
ing Fordham today. and will return to-
morrow Tuesdays game WIN be played at
Columbia Field.
Evening star., 1898-04-16
THERE UsA GLASS ME pEnpl 8

Who injured by the use Of coffee Recen,ly
there has been placed In all the grocery siores =
preparation called GRAlN-O, made Of pure
grains that takes the place Of coffee. The most
but few can II II from coffee. Ii does mot cost
over y as mach. Children mag drink II with er~Nt
benefit - Gus and = eta per package. Try &.
Ask Tor 9kAAN-o 5a1s l0m-2
Evening star., 1898-04-16

Ten thousand spectators witnessed the
opening game between the st. Louis and
Chicago clubs on the grounds of the for
mer, and a pretty game was played. the Wis
tiers getting the decision by the score Of =
to 1. The Colts outbatted and outfielded
the Browns. having but one error to their
credit. Taylor and Griffith were the oppos-
ing pitchers, and both twirled excellent
ball, the Chicago boy holding down IN.
Browns to four safe hits. while seven Were
made of of the ST. Louis pitcher Score:
Evening star., 1898-04-16
BASE BAIL Notes.

Earl Wagner received by this morning 5
mail a handsome solid silver pass to the
Cincinnati grounds. being a friendly re-
membrance from John 7. Brush; president
Of that club. The pass is beautifully en-
graved and win pc highly appreciated as a
souvenir Of the base hall season OF 1895
The loss Of the st. Louis game yesterday
Evening star., 1898-04-16

First base on ei irors-Louisvlle. l; Pittsbnrg, I.
Left on bases-Loufsv lie, 4; Pittsburg. 8. Struck
out-By Cunningham, 1. Home run-Davls. Three.
base hfts-Cunnfngham, Donovan. Two-base hit
mccarthy. Sacrifice hits-Clarke. Cingman Da.
Wis. Double play-Wagner. Ritchey and Carey.
Passed ball-wilson. Wild pitch-Killen Tins.
l45 Cmpires s-Cushman and Heydler
Evening star., 1898-04-16
Post Office InsDector

postmaster General Gary has appointed
rose once Inspector w. G. Baird chief
inspector OF the Chattanooga division. In
spector Baird has been acting chief inspect
. or during the illness of General Hamlet
Evening star., 1898-04-16

Whfte's game would have been Improved
had he played % Q-Q2. Some of the piay
in this game was very pretty. 1t required
considerable care In the end game to pre
vent Mr.. Tharp from overcoming Whites
advantage.