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eyed. rosy-cheeked girls were abundant,
and it Is needless to say that the manly
athletes eXerted themselves to the utmost.
Three events on the program were of the
sensational order andsWill attract attention
all over the country. The running high
jump was won by Baxter of the University
of Pennsylvania, who cleared the bar at
feet 1 inch, and then established an in
door record by going over the bar at a
height of feet . Is inches the record be-
ing g feet 5-S inches, made by M. F.
Sweeny on Manhattan field in September,
1895. Another record was established in the
potato picking race, Charles Lucas of the
Cambridgeport Athletic Association win
ming in 81 % seconds, one second better
than the record.
The $50 yards run furnished the third
great attraction of the evening Grant of
L. of p. and Cregan of Princeton, being the
real contestants, there being considerable
rivalry between the colleges in athletes.
From start to finish the race was a pretty
home stretch, where both men were almost
tied. 1t was noticed that during the rush
Cregan threw his arms to one side con-
siderably and in this way prevented Grant
from getting up even or passing his Cp-
pOnent. The race was only won by the
then awarded the contest to Grant placing
Dessez of Georgetown second and Cregan
third.
kraenzlein. the great hurdler from Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, won the 5l-yard
hurdle handicap, and McCracken put the
1G-pound shot 3S feet inches but was de-
feated through the handicap given Walsh
of Georgetown.
The committees that worked hard for the
success of Georgetown's premier meet can
be congratulated upon the thrOughness of
their work; the success of their representa-
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RED CROSS WORK IN CUBA.
Hospitals to Re Opened Throughout
the Island at Once.

A meeting of newspaper men and others
interested in philanthropic work was held
this morning at the headquarters of the
American National Red Cross, in the Loan
and Trust building, and was addressed by
Miss Clara Barton, president of the Red
Cross, and Mr.. David l.. Cobb, counsel,
who explained to those present the move
ment that is being inaugurated to resume
active relief work in Cuba.
The government, through the invitations
of the President and his cabinet, and Gen.
Brooke, military governor of Cuba, having
requested the Red Cross to take up the
hospital work, sheltering the homeless and
caring for the sick, a Red Cross staff con-
ssting of the Rev. DR.. Alexander Kent,
and his son. A. w. Kent, DR.. ]. B. Hubbell,
general field agent and Mr. c. H. H. Cot
trell, financial secretary, will start for Ha-
vana tomorrow morning, to join the Red
Cross agents already there.
One Of the first matters that will engage
their attention will be the establishment of
hospital in Havana for the use of Amer
leans and other civilians, where they can
receive the same attention that they would
in their own countries. Hospitals will be
opened in different parts of the island as
fast as the agents can make arrangements
for them, and doctors and trained nurses
will be sent from here as they are needed.
An appeal to the people of the country to
aid in this work will be sent out, and 1t is
expected that there will be no lack of
funds.
The executive committee of the Red Cross
is composed of John Joy Edison, president
of the Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany, chairman; G. c. Glover. president of
the Riggs National Bank, treasurer; Edwin
B. Hay, counsellorat-law; George c. Boldt
proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria of New
York; Stephen E. Barton, Mrs. Harriette
Reed Of Boston. Clara Barton and David
L. Cobb. secretary.
The Red Cross work in the Philippines
still continues, and owing to the active
operations of the army additional repre-
sentatiVeS will be shortly sent forward.
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Prospects Encouraging for n Strong
Base Ball Team,

The prospects for a strong base ball team
at the Maryland Agricultural College are
very encouraging. A number of candidates
have already begun to exercise in the
gym Johns Hopkins has withdrawn
from all athletics. as far as the intercol-
legiate contests are concerned the league
refusing to allow the participation of gradu-
ates of the school. Prof. Spence fought the
proposed charge not being conducive to
pure athletics. An amendment was passed
allowing graduates to participate in base
ball and foot ball games
In the intercollegiate base bail series this
spring the umpires will be Messrs. Good
rich, Skinner, Gabreath, Goldsborough,
Ridgeley, Leakin and Hall The following
schedule of foot ball games for the fall of
1899 is announced to be played in the inter-
collegiate league series by the eleven repre-
senting the Maryland Agricultural College:
October Il. Western Maryland; October %,
Johns Hopkins: November 4, Gallaudet;
November II st. John; November %, WASH
ington College.
Mr. Sappington is manager and Mr.. Mas
sey, captain of the eleven.
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WILLIAM TO VISIT ENGLAND.
German Emperor Expected to Reach
COwes July 20.

LONDON, March 13.-Emperor William,
it is announced this morning, will arrive at
Cowes on July 20 for yachting week.
The Daily Graphic, in commenting upon
the announcement, says: Coming imme-
diately after the emperors reception of
Cecil Rhodes, it marks the complete recon-
ciliation of Great Britain and Germany"
The Berlin correspondent of the Daily
Mail says:
Il am informed that Emperor William
displayed great interest in the conference
with Cecil Rhodes, asking many questions
as to the latters schemes, without, how
ever going into details or revealing his
own views. He was especially keen re-
garding the teegraphic portion of Mr.
Rhodes projects, and he said he had not
yet renounced his hope of visiting Egypt
to see with his own eyes the work that
had been accomplished there.
In the course of the interview his ma l.
esty said
" Do not miss seeing the marble statues
in the Sieges-Allee (Avenue of Victory)
He also expressed the hope to see Mr.
Rhodes again before he left Berlin"
Mr.. Rhodes is continuing his visits to
high officials and financiers, and the gem
eral belief here is that his efforts to OBJ
tain the kaiser's adherence to the project
of railroad from the cape to Cairo pass
ing through German East African terri
tory, will succeed
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Took Down His Pride.
n the New Orleans Times-Democrat.

rrorn tne New orleans Times democrat,
Il happen to have a dress coat" said a
man about town, that was made by Poole,
the famous London tailor, and I've pre-
served it with good deal of care. To tell
the truth, l attached less value to the gar
ment itself than l did to the sign manual
of the house, emblazoned on a strip of
white silk and stitched inside the collar.
1t was trifie snobbish, dare say, but If
so, I've received my punishment. A few
weeks ago l took the coat along with me
on trip to Florida, and while at small
coast resort l noticed the buttons were
getting worn The only tailor in town was
Chinaman, and I gave him the coat with
instructions to repair the damages which
he did, very neatly I had forgotten all
about the incident and one evening, during
carnival was at the club chatting with
some visitors from Detroit, when somehow
or other the conversation turned on high
the praises of a chap at his home, and /.
like a fool, couldn't resist the temptation
of remarking that my suit was made by
Poole. ThereupOn the other fellow express
ed curiosity as to how the English tailors
inserted the shoulder reinforcements OF
dress coats and 1 obligingly slipped mine
off to allow him to examine it. He look ed
it over and when he handed 1t back l no.
tfced that he wore a peculiar SMILE 1t was
no wonder, for by Jove! in place of the
signed silk strip below the collar was a
great hideous pink tab bearing the legend:
Charley One-Lung Merchant Tailor Way-
back, Fla Hang 1t all! I'm dead In favor
of tn Chinese exclusion act.'
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The good work was done by every man
on the team except our crack Pillsbury.
To the sum total of six games won, six
contributed half a game, land then Showal-
ter, Barry and Hodges contributed a game
apiece. The Britishers, on whose broad
empire the sun never sets, got one game.
Blackburn from Pillsburys and six draws,
making a total of four. Thus we won, six
to four, the largest margin the prize has
ever been gained on n
Before the contest began Friday morning
messages were exchanged between the gov
ernins officials at each end, among which
was one from the Americans suggesting
that another trip across the water would
be beneficial to the cup Showalter and
Barry on our side presented their clean
scores in these matches by winning for the
fourth time.
OF the Englshmen, Jackson had won
three straight in the previous matches, but
lost to Hodges this time, and Jacobs, who
has taken part in the last two Journeys
and won both times had to content himself
this time with a draw from Voigt. That
the leading American players are superior
to their opponents was again demonstrated
as 1t has been In every previous match.
This time on the first four boards they
won three games; in 1896. the first match
they won the same; in 1897, two and a half
to one and half, and in 1898 they took
three out of the four
The fifth and the sixth man in these
Continued on Eighth Pase.)
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Georgetown University Indoor Ath-
= letie Meet.
BAXTER MAKES A FINE high JUMP
Five Thousand Persons in Conven-
ton Hall.
SAW EXCELLENT SPORT

Fully 900 persons had gathered outside
of Convention Hall Saturday night by the
time the doors were opened and when the
first event of the Georgetown University
athletic meet was pulled off. 1000 more
were added to the throng. The success of
the affair was marked, the attendance being
satisfactory. and, in addition to several SEN
sational exhibitions, everything was ham
died in a way that was gratifying to those
present. In the first place, the ushers
worked hard to seat the great number of
spectators. and. after the latter were taken
care Of the judges labored diligently and
with wisdom toward making their visit to
the hall pleasant one
Students from the different High Schools
of the city and the Georgetown University
lined up in groups on either side of the
track and livened uD matters with their
school. college. or class yells. Many Out-of-
town spectators Were present TO follow with
interest the efforts of representatives from
their localities and. altogether, the liveliest
interest was maintained in every event
during the evening. Handsome, bright
Evening star., 1899-03-13

tives in the different events and the High
School representatives are also open for
congratulations. The meeting can be re-
garded as the most successful athletic af-
fair held in this city since the A. A. u
meet of 1890 on Analostan Island The re-.
suits follow:
lhterschoastic so yard run; handcap-Jobn Alden
washington Central High School (5 feetl won Geo
INr. Siar. Georgetown Preparatory g feet, second
Invitation 80 yards-J. W. Tewksbury, U. of p
won Chas H. Maco, Baltimore Medical Coj.aa
second. Time, 0.O5 3-5.
44oyard run; handicap. E. Mulligan George
Town tscratch). won: ]. f. Sheridan, Georgetown
90 YARDS, second. Time. 0.5S.
one mile run: handieap-Alex. Grant U. Of p
scratch; Won; T. H. McGirr, N.Y.A.C. (35 yartis)
second. Time, i.46 3-5. ''
So-yard hurdle; handicap; high hurdles-A c.
kraenzlein, L. pf z. tscratch). won: T. K Baxter
L; OF L. a yards second Time, 0.O8
oso-!ard run; fnterscholastic; handicap.-T. B.
Won r. Perry Wilson Central High School
scratch. second Time, % 80
nSo-yard Intercollegiate; scTatch-Aexander Grant
- OF T., Won on foul Of j. +. Cregan, Princeton:
L; Dessez Georgetown. second. Time. 2134
Rnnning high jump; handcapI K Baxter H. Of
4. scratchp, feet inch. kraenzlein, U. of p,
scratch, withdrew at feet. Baxter then went
against the record and broke II at feet 3 inches
ls OF an inch better than the record
Potato race; scrateh-Chas ]. p Lucas CG
won; Joseph McAleer. Georgetown. second Time
O.32 rs, l5 better than the record.
Central High School Eastern High School re,a
racsaCentral High School Won by 100 yards. Time
3.56 2-5.
5o-yard dash; handicap-Chas H. Mace. Balti.
Evening star., 1899-03-13
A LIVEtX WEEK
Important Moves Expected in Base
Ball Circles the Next Six Days.
SENATORS TO ARRIVE TONIGHT
ReoaIcitrant PIayerJj Signing Con-
tracts and Joining Their Clubs.
RIFFIN AND TEBEAU U

Not a member of the Senatorial aggre-
cation had registered at the Ebbitt House up
to o'clock today. It was thought that sew
eral of the players whose habitations are
considerably distant would drift into Wash
ington this morning, but they are evidently
on the cars bound this way Jake Gettman
left his western home several days ago,
did Jim Mcclure. Frank Killen is re-
ported to have left Pfttsburg last night, and
should have arrived this morning but his
reported leave taking must have been pre-
mature Mr.. Earl Wagner and Manager
Irwin will arrive tomorrow, and three or
four of the players will probably be in to-
night.
This will be a lively week in base ball
circles. Many of the teams will follow the
lead Of the Cincinnati club. whose players
are already in the south, and the ST. Louis
muddle may either be settled or become
more complicated than ever. The Browns
will be aucuoned Off tomorrow at the court
house in st. Louis and then definite news
be expected from that city. So far as
the local public is concerned, the going
away OF the Senators on Wednesday will be
of more interest than the sale of the
Sportsman's Park outfit, but the result
which may follow the latter event renders
it one of the most important base ball
events of the year.
course when he decided to sell Mike Griffin
and Manager Tebeau equaled him in wis
dom when he purchased the brilliant center
fielder for his Cleveland team. Tebeau has
been trying to strengthen his outfield for
several seasons past, but refused to take
any "cast-offs." Young blood was tried
at different times, but always found want
ing. Sockalexis looked good for time, but
prosperity was too much for him, and he
fell by the wayside. The retirement of Nc
'Aleer, Cleveland's great center fielder. ere
ated a gap that had to be filled with a
first-class man, and Griffin's release came
at an opportune time. The report that
Griffin will manage and captain the cast-of
Browns in Cleveland is incorrect. He will
play ball for Captain Tebeau and with the
great aggregation of Indians and no
where else. There is gainsaying the
fact that Griffin is in the very first rank of
players, and with him added to the Cleve
land outfit that aggregation is strengthened
immensely.
The official makeup of 10th the Brooklyn
and Baltimore base ball teams was formally
announced yesterday by Edward Hanlon,
manager of the Brooklyns and president of
the Baltimore club. The list is as follows:
Evening star., 1899-03-13

Anderson, MagOOn ana CdSSluy Will DS
held as extra men on the Brooklyn team.
and in the trying-out process down south 1t
will be demonstrated which one of the trio
will be turned over to Baltimore. The
Brooklyn aggregation certainly looks fast
on paper, the only weak spot being behind
the plate and the men retained to fill the
catchar's position may develop into fast
men. Grim was "touted' as one of the
best catchers in the business year before
last, and he may come again" under Han
Ions management. The Brookyns and Bal
timores leave for the south on the Dist of
this month.
BILLY" Joyce certainly has the laugh en-
his detractors. Freedman has all along
maintained that Billy was good enough
for him, and by keeping his lips closed
about last seasons experiences, Joyce has
increased the New Workers. estimation of
him, and as a result he will again be with
the Giants. Hartman, Gleason, Rusia
Meekin and Mahoney are still holding out
against the terms offered them by the New
York club, and the outlook is bad for a
good start-off for the Giants. The club is
bCoked 10 go south tomorrow, but at pres
ent there are hardly enough PLAYERS en- the
pay rolls to make up respectable team.
Doyle is working hard for Freedman, try
ing to persuade the players to sign con-
tracts, and he may round the boys into his
with the club.
1t Is reported that President Young has
aiready decided upon the following mem
L
pires: Emslie, Lynch. Connolly, Hunt, War
ner. Gafney. Mcdonald and O'Day The
ASSISTANTS nave not yet been decided upon.
Alg1e Mcbride and Pink Hawley, the
two recalcitrant Cincinnati players, have
at last placed their names to contracts. and
Will Immediately join the Reds at the SOUTH
erh framing grounds. Mcbride was dissat-
,sned 1s1as. with the money offered, and Hawley
klcked against the temperance clause, but
PRESIDENT Brush held the better hand and
the Two players decided to give in.
Peitz the best catcher Cincinnati has, is
down with the grip. which may develop
into pneumonia. If he doesn't straighten
out pretty soon the Reds will be needing a
catcher very bad before the season opens,
as vaughn and Wood cannot be considered
In the first class when all-around ability is
considered.
The last hold-out on the Pittsburg list
Bllly Rhfnes-has at last come into the
fold, his contract being signed Saturday
night. Rhines pitched erratic ball last sea-
son, and his contract this season will not
be as liberal as the one offered him last
season, all Of which indicates that Billy
did not take very good care of himself last
year.
Evening star., 1899-03-13

cred, and the subject treated not only from
historical standpoint and the effect of the
acquisition on national life and character
Indicated, but the salient features of the
territory's development and resources will
be dwelt on at length.
The lecture will be profusely illustrated
with colored lantern slides especially select
Evening star., 1899-03-13
GIVE THE CHILDREN A DRINK

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properties GrainO aids digestion and strengthens
the nerves. II Is not stimulant but a health
builder, and children, well as adults can drink
it with great benedt. Costs about u much a.
coffee. 15c- and 26c.
Evening star., 1899-03-13
The Geographic Course.

The fourth lecture of the National Geo
graphic Societys Lenten course on the ter
ritorial growth of the United States will be
given by Mr.. j. Stanley Brown on Tuesday
afternoon. March IA, at 40 in the Column
bia Theafer.
The purchase Of Alaska will be consid-
Evening star., 1899-03-13

Medical School q foot) won; P ]. Fleming,
Georgetown tS feet,, second. Time, O05 2-5.
22O-yard dash handicap-M. ]. Walsh George
town Is yards, won; Joseph Salemen, Georgetown
go yarfsI. second Time, Q. 20 2-5.
Gecrgetown-C Columbian University relay
Georgetown won by IS yards. Time, 3.43 40.
Putting 16pound shot handicap-M. ]. Walsh,
Evening star., 1899-03-13
AMERICANS WON

The Chess Match for the Newnes
Cup.
The battle Is over, the victory won, the
Newnes' cable match trophy comes back
to Uncle Sans domain. The British team
had won twice in succession, and if it could
have held 1t this time 1t would have kept It,
Following are the results, drawn games
giving half point to each contest:
Evening star., 1899-03-13

Grimsby-"So you are going to make a
pianist of your son? Has he an ear for mu-
sic?"
Ffimsby-'T don't know anything about
his ear. but see what a head of hair he's
got."-Boston Transcript.
Evening star., 1899-03-13

Park Policeman-"Get of the grass there.
Can't you sea the sign?"
Surlie-'I amt walkin' on yer old grass.
I'm steppin' between N-"-Tit Bits.
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ed with a view to presenting interesting
features Of the country not heretofore
touched on.
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NJ. A. c. ATHLETICS.

Georgetown g feet allowancel, "a feet inches
won: j. c. McCracken, U. of ?. (scratch), 3S feet
8 inches second
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