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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
QUAKER CITY COMMENT.
Notes Culled From the Philadelphia
Papers Anent Yesterdays Game.

Notes CulIed From the Philadelphia
Papers Anent Yesterdays Game.
Reitz put up a very pretty game at sec
ond
The PhllHes got seven stolen bases
Gettman hit safely every time he came to
bat.
Dineen is another of those pitchers that
are effective when they get them over
The Phillies did not get hit until the
fifth, then they were mere scratches.
1t was Wagner's first attempt at short,
and he did well.
Teams that run themselves are not usual
ly success.
The only good thing about the game was
the finish.
OF all the bluff catchers, Farrell is the
bluffiest
Del lost double in the ninth. Anderson
made pretty catch off him near the flag
pole
Cooley's misjudgment of Wrigley's long
fly practically cost the game. But 1t would
have been hard catch had he made it,
Dineen was weirdly wild, giving six bases
on balls and hitting man. But at that he
held EN- safe and won his game
Cooley made one of his famous misjudges
in the sixth. Wrigley got three-base hit
and Farrell scored.
\ sacrifice by Mcclure In the second
would have given the Senators two runs.
No wonder they have won only one out of
the last thirteen.
Why not put Farrell on first and let Mac
do the catching? 1t would be a vast i'm
proyement both ways
Deiehanty robbed Wrigley of one three
Dagger. but Cooley evened things up by
giving him one in the sixth.
Washington made enough bIunders to lose
dozen games, but the locals were toe
dopey to take advantage of them.
Dineen has a movement when he attempts
to each man mapping on base that sayorf
much of balk- Latoie was caught on the
trick. and the crowd clamored for ConnelIy
70 Penalize Dinecn. which that Official re.
fused 10 do
funny incident occurred In the dfth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
OUR CUBAN ALLIES,
Mr., DoOley Says They Do Not Hanker
After Work.

AFTER work.
From the Chicago Journal
well. SIR" said Mr.. Dooley, dam thin
Cubians. If I was Gin'ral Shafter I'd back
UP TIL wagon in front iv tn dure an Ia
say to Gin'ral Garshy. I'd say, want
YOU an I'd have thin all down at TIL
Station an dacently booked be tn desk
sergeant befure tn fall iv night. TIL i'm
pydince iv tnemr'
What have they been doin'?'' Mr. Hen
messy asked.
"Failin' to understand our civilization"
said Mr.. Dooley. I'VE see, it was this way
This is tn way it was: Gin'ral Garshy
with wan hundherd thousan' mems been
fghtin bravely FIR two years FIR to liber-
yate Cuba FIR two years he's been
marchin' his sivinty-five thousan' men UP
an down tn island desthroyin' tn haugh-
ty Spanyard be tn millyon. Whin war
was declared he offered his own sarvice
an tn saryices iv his ARMY Nv fifty
thousan' men to tn United States an
while waitin' FIR ships to arrive he march
ed at tn head iv his tin thousan' men
down to SaEdago de Cuba an captured a
cigar facthry which they soon rayjooced
to smokin' ruins. They was holdin' this
position-Giu'ral Garshy an his gallant
arrived. Gin'ral Garshy immejitly offered
tn sarvices iv himself an his two hun
dhred men fr tn capture Nv Santiago. an
when Gin'ral Shafter arrived, there was
Gin'ral Garshy with his gallant band Nv
fifty Cubians re-ready to eat at a mfnyit's
notice.
'Gin'ral Shafter u . big. coorss, two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
LOnEwOOd Tennis Tourney.

The annual tennis tournament for the
Longwood cup of Boston, which has
brought together every year many of the
best players in the country, began yester-
day. Scores follow:
Preliminary round-G. w. Lee beat W. E.
Putnam, jr., e.. 6-1. g.; r. c. Mckit-
trick beat A. L. Brown. 6-3 60, C-1; E.
r. Marvin beat S. P. Ware, Ga, 6-3, 6-S;
G. l.. Wrenn, jr., beat a. L. Williston, e.,
46, &c, 60, 10; G. Cabot beat E. B..
Miles by default.
First round-R. H. Carlton beat L.
M. Burt. GO, Ga, Ga; M. D. Whit
man beat "A. Z. Hitchcock, 81. Go,
Go, 81, 90. 60; A. S. Pier beat w. S.
Warland, c. 10. So; K. Horton beat F.
Bradley. 10, 6-3. 60; l.. E. Ware beat r.
c. SeaYer, 6-3, 60, 81.
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An American scuIler's Victory.

The race fcr-the Wingfeld SOULS, carry
ing the amateur championship of the
Thames, was rowed yesterday over the
usual course, from Putney to Mortlake.
England. 1t was won by B. H. Howell of
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, who beat H. T.
Blackstaffe of the Vesta Rowing Club by
three lengths. The time of the winner was
22J6, the fastest time ever made in the
race. Howell is an American and recently
wen the diamond SOULS at Henley
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
victory for a Liberal Cand,a.te.

The parliamentary bye-election held in
Reading yesterday to fill the vacancy
caused by the death OF the late conserya-
tive member, Mr.. c. p. Murdoch, resulted
in victory for the liberal candidate, Mr..
G. W. Palmer, who formerly represented
Reading, but was an unsuccessful candf-
date for the seat against Mr.. Murdoch at
the last general election. It was a three
cornered contest. the conservative candi-
date being Mr.. c. r. Keyser of Aldermas-
forward in the person of Mr.. H. Ouelch.
editor Of Justioa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

of the men. Everhardt was the first to
enter the ring. His seconds were Tommy
White, Joe Fisher, Danny Mcbride and
Alec Fisher. Mcfarland was on hand
few minutes later. accompanied by Bob
Clark, Andy Walsh. Young Jerrow and
Charley Duryea. Everhardt gave his weight
as 1875 pounds and Mcfarland owned up to
1876.
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THE noiT 8 DRAW.
Twenty-Five Rounds Fought by Nc
Partland naad Rverhardt.


Kid Mcfarland of New York and Jack
Everhardt of Newoprleahs fought twenty
five rounds last night at the Greater New
York Athletic Club. Coney Island, and at
the end of the fight both men were well
able to go several rounds more.
Referee Sam Austin satisfied every one
by declaring the bout a draw. This is the
third time the men have met, and last
nights contest leaves the question Of su-
prenacy between the two to be settled at
some future time.
A great crowd was present. and the bat
ting was lively. with Mcfarland a slight
favorite at odds of 100 to 80.
The followers of Mcfarland pressed their
bets while the crowd waited for the men
to appear, and thu odds were forced to 2 to
l on the kid" Just before the men en-
tered the ring one bet of $1,000 to 500 was
registered by prominent bookmaker with
weii-known clubman. Sam Austin was
then introduced tosdecide on the the merits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
LEAGUE SLUGGERS.
"Handy Andy" Anderson the Cham.
pfOn Long Distance Hitter.

pfOh Long Distance Hitter.
Andy Anderson Of Washington seems
to be the champion long distance batter of
the league, his record so far including fif-
teen doubles, nine triples and seven home
runs. Lajoie is second. Ryan and Collins
tied for third, and st. Jacob Beckley holds
fourth position.
Cincinnati leads all the league teams in
the matter of three-base hits, ranks fifth in
base running and seventh in sacrifice hit
ting. The Chicago Club leads in stolen
bases, Philadelphia in two-baggers and
Boston in home runs
Hamilton, Delehanty and Mertes are the
leading base runners. The figures are I'D
to and include Wednesdays game:
LOng-Hit Record.
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Base Ball Notes.
Philadelphia again TO-DAY.
Gus weighing will pitch.
Tom Kinslow will go.,aIong on the trip,
They call 1t Blue Mhnday" in Philadel-
phia.
The Philadelphia papers do not give Far
reH credit for being out of the game for
three weeks when sizing up his bad throw
ing to second. J
The games scheduled for Pittsburg and
Louisville yesterday were postponed on ac-
count of rain.
McGraw was hit by pitched ball yester-
day in New York and SO badly injured that
! he Will be out OF the game for a week or
more. He was splitting blood last night
The BAH landed In the small of the back
and was one Of Meekin's swift ones
Boston signed Jimmy Stafford yesterday
as utility man and he played right field,
getting two hits and fielding without an
error. The Beaneaters are pretty we'll
broken up Hamilton, Stahl and Tenny be-
ing out Of the game and Stivetts but re-
Gently sold to St Louis
Immediately after@George Decker was re-
leased by the st. Louis club Fred Clarke
put in a claim for the big fellow and he is
now playing right field for the Louisyilles
Clarke has the right idea about the Col
onels. They are weak with the stick, and
whenever he can get a hitter he grabs him
quick.
Umpires Gaffney and Brown are the best
PAIR VI OEcle NICK stan that has been
seen here this season. Gaffney seems still
to be the peer Of any umpire in the league,
while Brown is doing so well in his new
field that he is being praised by players
and public.-Cincinnati Enquirer
/ One great reason why Pittsburg is play
ing ahead of what is reputed to be the
clubs real speed Is that Manager Watkins
is making his men do a good deal of scien-
tific work. In Sundays game at Cincinnati
they drove Dammann out of the box in
two innings by persistent bunting, whicn.
with two wild throws by Dammann, net
ted the Pirates four runs. The Orioles are
the best hunters in the league but they do
not use their most effective weapon
How do you like umpiring?" was asked
of Tom Brown yesterday.
We'll, 1 like it very we'll, but 1 would
rather be playing and, furthermore. I want
to say that l will be playing next season
am too young man to be pushed out of
the business, and l won't have it, that is
all. l am as good as ever was, and 1 will
be in the game again next season Gin
cinnau Enquirer.
A Pittsburg special says 1t was an
nounced yesterday that Philadelphia would
play the fourth game of it's coming series
with Pittsburg on August instead of Au-
gust l. The first three games will be played
on schedule. This will allow Washington
to play in Pittsburg on the first four days
of August. Owing to the slim attendance
at the Cleveland grounds that club has
transferred a game to Pittsburg for next
Wednesday, which is an open date here
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Failure of Bru..el. Conference.

The report of the Brussels sugar confer
ence shows that 1t failed through tho re-
fusal of France and Russia to Join the
other powers in the suppression Of the ex-
port bounties. The British delegates rec
ommend that the other governments nullify
the French ard Russian bountfea by the
imposition of countervailing duttss, q done
by the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
Pool Between Expert Players.

Bernard Harding, the local professional
pool expert will play match tonight at
18th and E streets with Frank Tally, the
champion amateur player of the District.
Harding will play lbs to 100.
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PILLSBURY TIED FOR LEAD.
Final Round in the Internationa
Chess Tournament.

The final round of the chess tournament
which has been in progress at Vienna for
some time was played yesterday.
After the conclusion of play in the final
round it was found that Pillsbury and
Tarrasch had won an equal number OF
games. and that. therefore. a tie match,
which is to begin on Monday, will have to
decide the destination of the first and sec
end prizes
Here follows the score Of all the Compel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

Reitz injured his ankle slightly and Nc
Guire went over to sympathize. Dineen
did not know of the conversation and pitch
ed the ball, Douglas rapping it between
first and second. Mcclure fielded the ball,
but could not reach first. Dineen attempt
ed to cover the bag, but Mcclure threw
wild
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Western Tennis Cracks.

The final game in singles in the western
championship tennis tournament yesterday
placed w. s. Bond OF Chicago at the head
OF the lists of the contestants and qualified
him to meet kriegh Collins, the present
champion. The score: 6-S, 6-3, &C, GO
6S.
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Washington. ....... O 1 o q o n n I Q
Philadelphia ...... O o q q 4
Earned runs-Washington 8; PhiadeIphia
Iwo-base hit-Douglas. Three-base hit-Wrigley
Stolen bases-Anderson, Reitz, Cooley (2l Douglas,
Deiehanty La1oe and Flick Left on bases-Wash-
ington, 3; Philadelphia 8. Struck out-By Dineen
3. First base on balls-On Dlneen. I; OH Fifeld,
2. Hit by piteher-By Fiield. 2. wild pitch-Fi-
field Time-239. Umpires-Snyder and Connolly
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Brooklyn, 4, Boston, 2.

The losing streak that has followed the
Brooklyns so long was broken yesterday
at Boston. when they defeated the Bean
eaters by to 2. Dunn pitched effectively
for the Bridegrooms, keeping the opposing
batsmen guessing all the time.
Il. H. E.
Brooklyn. o 1 x-4 O
Boston. 0 2 0 0 % 8 /
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Chicago, Z; Cleveland, o.

Griffith was at his best yesterday and the
Clevelands went down before the Chicagos,
IN the latter city, by to o. But five hits
were made by the Clevelands while Wilson
was hit hard by the Chicagos. Dahlen's
batting and all around playing shared hon.
ors with the work Of Griffith.
r. n. f.
Chicago ..... 1 o 8 x-7 IA /
Cleveland. o 0 o % 8 8
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POOR WORK DONE BY BOTH CLUBS
Neither Washington Nor PhiIadel-
phia Gave a First-CIass Exhibition.
CURRENT SPORTING NOTES
Today's Schedule and weather.

Washington at adelphia-cloudy.
New York at Baltimore-cloudy.
Cincinnati at Pittsburg-cloudy.
Boston at Brooklyn-cloudy.
ST Louis at Louisville-cloudy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

Next Importation of
BurchelPs Spring Leaf Tea
will pay duty OF Ioc. a
pound; buy it now while
you can get it for soc. a
pound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

Freedman broke loose from the grand
stand. ~ !.
All the afternoon newspapers except one
duct of the PRECEDENT and the morning
newspapers, with perhaps one exception,
will censure Freedman severely. This caps
the climax of series of mistakes on his
tional game In New York and injured it
throughout the country. Each club had
scored one run when the game was called
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

Totals. -. 8 1926 10 81 T
sLajOie out for running out
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-06-01
DEWEYBEITER TIIANA PRINCE


Chicago, June 1-Chus. n. Post, vice
president of the Lyon and Healy com
pany, who has just returned from
tour of the Orient met Admiral Dewey
In Hongkong, March 90. Mr.. Post tells
of social passage at arms between
Dewey and Prince Henry. brother
OF Emperor William. commanding the
German squadron at Hongkong.
Prince Henry Immediately after his
arrival at Hongkong gave a banquet
to the higher officials of the other
fleets. among whom was Rear Admiral
Dewey. At the feast the prince pro-
posed a toast to his own country then
to Great Britain, then to all great
powers except the United States. FL
nally Just before the dinner was over.
the royal host proposed a toast 10 this
country. When Read Admiral Dewey
s.uW that apparently his country was to
be sighted he left the banquet with
out ceremony.
The next day n representative OF
Prince Henry sent u roundabout apol-
ogy TO the American commander.
Dewey sent back word to the emperor'a
brother that he would accept nothing
but written or personal apology
from the prince. The latter then called
upon Dewey and apologized, saying
that In the confusion of the dinner he,
the prince, thoughtlessly neglected to
put the American toast In its proper
place on the program.
While h1r. Post was ut HungknnE,
Prince Henry gave a BAH. but Admiral
Dewey, although invited did not at
| tend The affair was not allowed to get
| out and Mr.. Post received It first hand
from one OF the officers Of the Amer
| lean fleet.
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GEN. MILES Ar TAMPA.
Witnesses Firing brill of Ten Batteries
of Light Artillery.

Tampa. Fla, June l.--Gen. Nelson
A. Miles. accompanied by his entire
sraff and force of clerks, arrived in
Tampa at $50 this morning from
Washington over the Florida Central
railroad. Gen. Miles was accompanied
also by his wife, daughter and SON
Gen. Miles was tired out by his long
dusty journey and retired to his room
shortly after his arrival,
lie refused to discuss the plan of
campaign in any way.
Gen. Miles Is apparently beginning
to feel the terrific strain he has been
under for the past few months. There
IS no less elasticity in his step, and his
sturdy figure is as upright as ever, hut
the lines Of his face have perceptibly
duepened and his hair is winter.
Lieut.. ]. u, Mlley. Of Gen. Skaters
staff, has returned from an inspection
of various points along The east coast
Of Florida
a firing drlll Of the whole
brigade of light artillery, ten batteries
of four guns each, was held along tho
beach at Port Tampl today. All the
artillery maneuvers were gone through
with and the sight was an impressive
one. For over an hour the artillery
dashed up and down the long beach
through the shallow water and over
The h1mm1cks or Picnic Island. wheel
Ing the guns into line at command and
firing. The noise Of the firing at times
was deafenlng
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-06-01
NEWS FROM TILE UTAH TROOPS


San Francisco, June 1.-Notwlth-
standing numerous cases Of stomach
trouble caused by undue indulgence In
dellcacies, the health Of the troops en-
camped here Is daily reported as excel
lent. Only a few OF the cases at the
hospitals are serious.
Arthur l.. Thomas Jr, son Of ex-
Governor Thomas of Utah, Is so far
improved that he will be discharged
from the hospital today.
Liuet. Charles N. Clark of the
Thirteenth Minnesota is suffering from
bronchitis. Anton Nelson OF South
Dakota is also on the sick list at the
hospital. Private Harry Sargent, Com
pany *, of Dellesville, Pa, nephew Of
Colonel Hawkins, is lying in the hos
pital tent, SUFFERING from appendicitis.
Many members of the Seventh Call
fornla are afflicted with form Of
cholera morbus, but none are in dan
ger.
Colonel Britt, of the First Nebraska
regiment, has reported to General Otis
that his men are in condition to go to
the front at a moments notice. His
mon, however lack light duck uni
forms suitable for use in the tropics.
The Utah artillery and cavalry have
Lake City for the benefit of the men
from that city. This sum Is to be added
to at the rate of 81 a month from each
man and viii serve for the purchase
Of articles of comfort not Issued by
the government.
Colonel Jones Of the Idaho battallons
has received from the citizens OF Black
foot a very handsome sabre, which
ne greatly appreciates.
Major Foote Of the Wyoming bat
talon has been notified that ordnance
for his command has been shipped and
Will reach here In few days
The Kansas and Colorado regiments
are the only two which brought reg
ulntion field stoves from the East
Fresh beef Is Issued 90 the Kansas
men twice day and they resent the
reports that they are not well fed.
The Washington volunteers have re-
celved their uniforms underwear. h0ts
and shoes and about half of the re-
quired number Of canvas suits. They
expect 10 receive the balance Of their
clothing and rifles and ammunition to-
day. Private Stevens of Company A,
In the only culprit brought before the
Washington court martial. lie Is
charged with using abusive language
to an officer.
1t is not thought that the second Man
IN expedition win sail before June
9th.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-06-01

Mrs. Letter ArranR's for one for the
Troops nt ChicIRmaurn.

Chicago. June Tho Tribune SAYS:
The United States government will be
the richer by a hospital atChlckamauga
park within a few days through the
generosity Of Mrs, l.. Il. Letter. The
Illness among the troops there was
brought to her notice some time ago
and she at once be- n a correspond
once with Assistant Surgeon General
Sem to zee what might be done.
Mrs Letter was told that a perma-
nont hospital to supply more comforts
that the ordinary hJ'l shelters was
what was chiefly ne, dcd. ANA the
ChicknmauEa Park hotel, located upon
the grounds, near Cruwlsh Springs,
was thought to be most suitable. II ls
this building which Mrs. Letter has
purchased for the government. The
hospital will supply accommodations
for between 600 and 200 sick soldier
and will at once be fitted up for that
purpose DR. Sem viii have charge
" the necessary alterations and will
devise the arrangements for caring for
the patients. 1t Is thought the hOspi-
tai will be ready for occupancy within
two or three weeks.
Mrs. Letter is IN Washington at pres
ent, but Mr.. l., y. Letter who is In the
city, said the report that his wife had
purchased the buildin" was correct.
Mr.. Letter Understood, he said, that
DR.. Sem is to NJ the hospital up i'm
mediately and that the government Will
accept ities soon as It Ia presented.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-06-01
BRITISH PRESS TALK OF WAR,



London. June 1.-The London Daily
Chronicle thinks the general situation
is grave and says the rumors OF a Sc
cret arrangement between France and
Spain continue with singular persis-
tence and the reports OF French de-
signs upon the Canary islands and
Ceuta are gathering strength.
Continuing the Chronicle says;
"In commercial circles, 1t is perfect
ly well known that Great Britain will
regard France taking the Canaries or
Ceuta as an unfriendly act, and also
that II France helps spain public opin-
ion here will demand that we assist"
The Pail Mall Gazette devotes much
space to the Anglo American relations
and while disavowing its belief that
any treaty of alliance exists says;
There will be something better. the
recognition of our unities and the
rapidly consolidating sense of common
interests and brotherilness, Hence
forth Great Britain and America will
approach these things in the right
spirit. AnElo-American solidarity Will
become more and more to be reckouec
with"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-06-01
SPAIN TO HAVE ANOTHER CABINET.



New York, June IA dispatch to
the World from Madrid says;
The situation remains unchanged,
with such profound divisions in the
liberal cabinet that 1t can only keep
together until the budget Is voted in
June.
Then sagast4 will again reconstruct
the ministry or will advise the queen
to send FIR Silvela and Marshal Cam
DOS to FORM n strong conservative mill
itary government, with the object Of
preparing the war for peace at the
mediation of Austria, France and Rus
STA.
Meanwhile the cabinet Is in great
straits to procure resources for con-
tinulng the war preparations and to
meet the demands. Of Blanco, Machas
and August. Foreign loans are not
possible ass foreign bankers ask pre-
posterous guarantees, even In Paris
The anti English denominations on
the part Of the press and the military
preparations near Gibraltar are indi-
cations OF the rancor against England
for her sympathy with America.
The query liz frequent in political
diplomatic circles:
what power or powers behind the
scenes Is prompting Spain to pick n
quarrel with England and to provoke
European and mediterranean compiled
tons that might rebound to the benefit
of Spain in her struggle with the
United StateST .-L..-....---...-