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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
AROUND THE WHIST TABLE.
Success of the Late Tourney Has Re-
viyed Intereat in the Game.

Echoes from the recent women's whist
tournament indicate a revived interest in
the Intellectual game, all the different clubs
reporting large attendance at the regular
weekly games. There is no gainsaying the
fact that bridge" has hurt the game in
this city, many Of the most expert players
having taken 1t up, thereby eliminating an
element most desirable to the advancement
of legitimate whist. A majority of the
prominent clubs Of the country have barred
bridge" from their rooms. and 1t seems as
II this was the only way to overcome Its
influence. Many cases could be cited in
this city where bridge Is played this win
ter to the total elimination Of the old game
tests were the general rule. Playing cards
for money is to be crowned down at all
times, but 1t seems pitiabie that the grand
old game should be dragged into the mire
for the sole purpose of interesting certain
class Of people who should stick to poker
when desiring to gamble.
Next week Mrs. Hawley's team will jour
ney to Baltimore and endeavor to bring
back to this city the trophy recently cap
tured at the capital city whist tournament
by the Baltimore team, captained by Miss
Goldsborough As Mrs Hawley's team was
only defeated by half a match. it Is more
test will follow.
Last Wednesday night the Yarborough's
narlors were crowded with players. it be-
Ing guest night of the club. Mr.. Lundy
and Mrs. Hazard. sitting north and south.
carried on the honors for that section, while
Miss Stearns and Mrs. White led the east
and west section. --a-5,.
The largest attendance Of the season
turned out last night at the weekly meet
Ing OF Miss Schmidt's class, which is held
In the parlors Of the Marlborough Club.
The short lectures given before play have
become quite feature and are thoroughly
enjoyed by the members of the class. in
the compass game that followed. Messrs
Young and Nefr were the gentlemen to Sc
cure first honors for the north and south
section. while Mrs Taylor and Miss Har-
rover made top score for the east and
west division. Several interesting hands
were N evidence during the evenings play
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
Controversy Over Drainage.

Mrs. Margaret McElroy OF 400 street
northeast recently complained to the Dis
trict Commissioners that her house was
being damaged by the unloading of hay at
the feed store Of B. F. Seaton. at 406 c
street, and she also complained that a coal
shed in the rear Of her premises obstructs
surface drainage. The inspector Of plumb
ing recommended that the complaint be re-
ferred to the health officer, that he might
consider the advisability of applying the
drainage act.
An inspector Of the health department
recommended that Mrs. McElroy be notified
to construct the brick foundation wall of
her house about a foot higher. and protect
it with coating of cement or other mate
rial. Capt. Gaillard, the senior assistant to
the Engineer Commissioner, however, has
reported that 1t appears to him that the
trouble Is due entirely to improper drainage
Of premises 4O5-4O7 C street, and It would
scarcely be equitable, in his opinion, to re-
quire Mrs. McElroy to go to the expense
Indicated in order to obviate what he be-
lieves is a nuisance caused by the adjoining
premises 1t Is likely the Commissioners
will take this view Of the matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
LEAGUES MAY FIGHT
Quaker City Magnae Oensures Pres
ident Ban Johnson's Actions.
AMERICAN LEAGUE ASKS NO FAVORS
Indications Point to.a Warm Time
Between the Big Organizations.
GENERAL SPORTING NEWS

John I. Rogers Of the PHILADELPHIA Ma
tional League club In an interview last
night in that city in reference to the re-
cent visit to that city of President Ban
Johnson of the American League and the
latter's initiatory move toward placing
American League clubs in eastern cities
next season, said
1T is evident that Mr.. Johnson is not
as friendly toward the National League
as he would have 1t be. If Mr. johnson
wished to show his frtendliness and de-
sire for peace, it would have been natural
for him to have called on me- as a mem
Der Of the circuit committee, and explain
ed that he wished to play club in this
city.
"Of course this is a free country, and a
man has right to start a dozen clubs
If he SO desires, but at the same time If
man does SO in spirit of friend1iness
he would naturally consult with the par
ties already there.
Surely. by his actions and the state
ments credited to him, Mr.. Johnson as
president of the American League, places
himself outside the pale Of the national
agreement. You may rest assured that
the National League will stand on its dig
nifty enough not to appoint a committee
to treat with Mr.. Johnson of the Ameri-
can League. If the officers of the latter
named organization wish to confer with
the national body they will have to do so
at the meeting which will presumably be
held at New York.
"Of course, the American League men
may come to us and say that they do de-
sire peace and wish to work in harmony
with the National League. No doubt If
they show the proper spirit by their actions
change may be made in the national
agreement. 1t Is continually being chang
ed. On the other hand 1t is far from like
ly that the National I.eagle will he ready
to adopt agreements drawn up by the
American League. 1t must be remem-
bered that we have a great deal Of money
invested in the National League, and we
will surely stand ready to protect our In
terests.
II can say now and positively that no
member of the National League has any
direct understanding with Mr.. Johnson.
am about the only one of the National
League men who favor having two clubs
in city. l do favor having another club
here. but, of course. l want to see 1t in
the hands Of our friends and not enemies"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
LAUREL NEWS.
Encouraging Prospects for Water
Supply From Artesian Well.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
LAUREL, Md, November II. 1900.
At the last meeting Of the water board,
held recently, the result Of the boring Of
the artesan well. from which the town was
to secure the supply Of water, was brought
before the members. Owing to the difficult
ties with which the boring has been attend
ed. several members strongly favored the
abandonment of the project of artesian
wells as the source Of the water supply,
and favored the using of the water from
Crows branch, small stream bordering
| Laurel on the south The work of sinking
the well has been pushed to the depth Of
about 800 feet, 300 being through a solid
strata Of rock The members In favor OF
disseminating the boring cited experiments
| in different sections Of Maryland contig-
uous to this town, in nearly all of which
cases it is said, the results We're not Of a
| character to warrant the pushing Of the
work in this town to any greater depth. A
compromise was effected by which the
work will be continued to the depth of 400
| feet, and should there be sign Of striking
better ground the work will probably be
completed.
The PRESBYTERIAN Church being built at
| the corner of 9TH and Maine streets Is rap
| idly nearing completion, and 1t Is confident
| ly expected the new edifice will be ready
| for occupancy by Christmas at the latest.
This attractive place of worship occupies
the site OF the old Presbyterian Church de-
stroyed by fire one year ago The corner
stone Of the new building was laid with i'm
| pressive Masonic ceremonies September 4
! last, the services being conducted under
| the auspices Of Laurel Wreath Lodge. The
board Of trustees Is composed Of Mr.. w. G..
Orr, Mr. Kay Ober. Mr. William Snowden.
DR.. R. H. Sadler and Mr.. John w. White
side.
| Mr.. Charles F. Shafrer. tr. who has been
quite Ill for the past several weeks of ty-
phoid fever, Is said to be somewhat i'm
proved. Mr.. Skaters eldest son, Morton.
| Is also suffering from the same malady.
Another patient. Mr.. Raymond Marion, is
thought to be out of danger.
| The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany is building a pumping station at this
| point, and will transfer the station from
| Annapolis Junction to this town. The sup
| ply Of water will be secured from the Pa
| tuxent river
Miss Laura Tavenner Of Hamilton, Va,
| Is the guest of her brother, Mr. Charles
| Tavenner.
| Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dodge Of Washing
| ton are the guests Of their daughter. Mrs
Carroll D. Frost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
SAENGERBUND WON THREE.
Defeated South Washington Business
Mems BOwlers.

no"IcES.
The Saengerbund five met the team from
the South Washington Business Mems
Bowling Club last night in three-ga
match at the Saengers alleys and were
victorious in all of the games The visit
ing club played a miserable game, and it
was decidedly off form, in no respect equal
ing the good work which it did in its two
previous contests this season. Only once
did 1t reach over 700, making as poor rec
ord as has been seen on District alleys in a
long time. The Saengers We're not entitled
to great credit for their victories, for they,
too played below standard, and in no game
did they make high score. The team has,
however. an almost unbroken line Of victo-
ries to its credit, and it now has a good
start for the championship. To win this
year means much to the German team,
for it has already twice held the mag
nificent trophy presented to the league three
years ago by the same team which it de-
feated last night. By the terms attached
to the cup. it becomes the permanent prop
erty of the club winning it three times,
and this the Saengers have great hope Of
doing So far this year they have bowled
no games upon foreign alleys, an advantage
given them by the generous decision of the
Columbias to meet them on the Saenger-
bund alleys on the opening night Of the sea-
son, the schedule having placed the match
at the c. B. c. This will be evened up
later, Of course. and then the German five
will find their real work before them.
The games last night were devoid Of bril-
liant Individual play, none of the players
being able to continue good scores through
the three games. The new men of the
South Washington five failed to continue
the play which brought them credit last
week, and their totals are altogether disap-
pointing.
The first game was one-sided and without
interest to the large crowd of rooters who
were present. The home team was in the
lead from beginning to end, and won out by
an even hundred pins. The score follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17

and q Quick appreciation Of the situation
resulted In nfce gains.
tor to the pariurs Of the local whist clubs.
and his weli-known ability insures Tor him
a most hearty welcome. Coupled up As he
was last night with ''uncfe Mex" Young
1t made q strong pair to defeat, and top
score naturally resulted.
Several Of the more advanced players who
took part in the recent tournament IN TINS
city have expressed the opinion that
team comprised of clever common sense
devotees would have created havoc among
the contestants There is no question
about the beauty and winning qualities OF
the numbers showing fourth-best play, DuS
the Information given out thereby IS GER
tainiy valuable to players who watch the
game closely and are considered in the eA-
pert class. Every team that took part IN
the late tourney kept close to the beaten
path, and as a result very srnali margin
resulted between the top and bottom Teams.
The contest for possession of the Amerl-
can Whist League trophy goes merriy on
and stated in The Star last MONDAY
the Americans of Boston scored another
victory last Saturday, the Duplicate repre-
sentatives of the same city being the losers.
This victory placed the Americans on an
equality with the Minneapolis team, Dom
having sixteen victories to their credit Inc
Park Club of Plaintieid, N. j., Is paying
the Americans this afternoon, and a close
game Is expected, as the former Is consld-
cred quite a representative team OF long
suit D. ayers.
lLdSt SATURDAY game ptSdH piphiptis O.
. pm, and Boston Duplicate Immediately
took tire lead. gaining three singles on the
first eight deals to double for the defend
ers. 3 ne Americans closed the gap on deal
twelve and in the next four deals pushed
| two tricks ahead. From this point they
kept tire lead to the finish, going to dinner
| at the end of the half three tricks to the
good.
Up to this point the challengers had been
playing very steadily, but upon resumption
of play in the evening they surrendered six
tricks to their opponents in four deals, los
ing three on deal twenty-eight by very bad
shifting" Unabashed by this setback the
Duplicates set to work with q will to
overcome the lead of their opponents. and
In the next twenty deals allowed their ad
versaries only six tricks. four singles and
double. while they put nine tricks, seven
singles and double, to their own credit.
This exhibition of uphill work against one
OF the strongest aggregations of whist
players In the country was greatly to the
credit OF the losing team. The following
score shows the gains by deals:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
After the Big Fight.

Now that there are prospects of a cham
pionship battle between Jim Jeffres and
Gus Rubin, the fight promoters through
out the country preparing to make a
bid for the contest, and If possible have II
decided in their section
The latest pugilistic manager who would
like to secure the big mill Is A. B. Pickett,
a Memphis sporting man, who is on his way
to New York to sign the fighters and is
confident that he will succeed.
Pickett wired Jeffres last night as fol-
lows:
II will be in New York on Monday to
make a proposition for your match with
Rubin. Sure my offer will be accepted
With Pickett in the field a bidder II IL
possible that the champions contest will
take place in the south instead of Carson
City. Jeffres. after reading the telegram,
said that he presumed that at least one
good offer would be made for his go with
Rubin.
1T makes little difference to me-" said
the champion, where the battle ground is
pitched. 1 will accept the best offer, and
no matter what section of the country 1t
comes from it will suit me-
Tom Sharkey posted his forfeit of $500
yesterday with Al. Smith. the official stake
holder, to bind his match with the cham
piOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT JOHNSON
National Agreement VIII Probably
He RroLen Next Week

National Agreement VIII PrODnD1y
BE Broken Next Week.
A special from Chicago says that Presi-
dent Ban B. johnson of the American
League has sounded clear note Of indie
pendence declaring that nobody's consent
had been asked in regard to the eastern
invasion.
I'VE did not ask John I. Rogers If we
could place club in Philadelphia" says
Mr. Johnson, land we did not ask If we
could place teams in either Baltimore or
Washington. We just went ahead and did
as we pleased, and although not looking
for trouble, we are ready for it at any
time" "
The spirit of the American League il
plainly shown by President JOhnson's en-
phatic statement. 1t considers Itself on an
equal plane with the old National League,
and this means the smashing of the ma
tional agreement. An entirely new agree
League magnates when they meet In Chi
cago about November 20 and 1t is thought
by many that the National League will re-
fuse to sign It If it does. then there will
be fight.
Tom Lotus may have an American
League franchise for the asking. If he
were to petition for a franchise he might,
and probably would. be awarded the new
Philadelphia club. The American League
will not ask him to join them again. and
will do nothing to take President Harris
manager away from him.
The question is practically narrowed
down as to whether LOTUS is tied up to
the National League by contract. Presi-
dent Hart will not discuss the question.
During the next season 1t is expected
that the American League will continue its
policy of expansion. In addition to the
three eastern cities already in the circuit.
President Johnson has his eyes on Boston,
Providence. Louisville. st. Louis and Gin
cinnati 1t is understood that almost any
amount of capital can be found In all of
these towns to back American League
teams, and this being the case. another
year will find complete organization OF
the circuit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
Have You Catarrh faint?

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
Freedman StiH After Brooklyn.

By a strange coincidence Andrew Freed
man of the New York club was in Balti-
more recently at the same time that Ban
Johnson was comforting with McGraw. His
visit had no connection. however. with that
Of Ban Johnson. The New York magnate
was there on business connected with the
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Com
pany. When seen by reporter. ANDY
said that he was not in Baltimore on base
ball business, and knew nothing of the
movement to establish new league. When
asked about base ball in New York he
said:
II shall stand pat until the ten-year
agreement expires. and then l propose to
put the knife into Brooklyn. l intend to
get even with that aggregation. II Ban
New York l would be entirely willing to
give him the Brooklyn territory"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
no3, 1911 "a

bedlam of the alleys in the ninth, when the
home team played a clean frame. But
there was enough of interest attached to
the game to make up for the dizziness of
the two preceding ones. The score follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
Held for Grand Jury.

George Ruffin, charged in the Police Court
with striking Sergt. T. p. Hartigan in the
head with brick, November 3, was held by
Judge KimbaH in 500 for the action of the
grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
FIRST GAME

The succeeding game was almost dupii-
cate Of its predecessor. save that 1t was
tanner than the one before. The Saengers
were very weak on strikes. while their op-
ponents could not make the spares, the re-
suit naturally being poor scores for both
Sides The score follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
SECOND GAME.

The wind-uD game was the best Of the
match from the SPECTATORS point of view
and, while the scores made were quite low,
the finish was close and exciting. The root
ing for both sides was deasening toward the
close, and the old order Of quiet, which was
formerly observed at the Saengerbund. was
evidently forgotten. Some Of the home en-
thusiasts. who thought the game was lost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17

Following Is the schedule Of games to be
played today by the larger colleges of the
east. The figures after the names indicate
the scores made last year:
Pennsylvania 90 against Indians Q6), at
Franklin Field.
Princeton 1D against Yale 10), at Prince
ton.
Georgetown (W against University of Viz
ginia 90, at Georgetown.
LAFAYETTE 60 against Cornell %, at Eas-
ton.
State College against Gettysburg Ibid not
play last year,, at State College.
Columbia against Naval Cadets Ibid not
play last year,, at Annapolis.
West Point against Bucknell Ibid not play
last year,, at West Point.
Franklin and Marshall against jefferson
Medical College. at Lancaster.
Tufts against BoWdoin, at Tufts.
Brown Q6 against Dartmouth 90, at
Hanover
Washington and Jefferson against West
Virginia. at Morgantown,, w. Va.
New York University against Rutgers, at
New Brunswick, N. J.
Ursinus against Delaware College Ibid
not play last year,. at Collegeville.
Lehigh against Homestead A. c. Ibid not
play last year,. at Pittsburg.
Victory for Blue and Gray "Freshies.'
Georgetown's freshmen eleven and the
Western High School team had a forty
minutes battle royal yesterday on the uni
versity campus. Both sides scored a touch
down. but the 'Freshies' were more for
tunate in kicking the goal. and won out by
the score of to 5. From beginning to end
the contest was a most hard-fought one.
The pigskin would travel from one side to
the other on the order Of a pendulum. but
only In the two instances noted did 1t get
near enough to the different lines for q
touchdown Charles Cox and Ellington
ut,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
FIRST HALF,

The players were: Amerlcan-H. H
Ward, captain; w. 8. FenoIosa, NJ. L. Mes
ser and F. P. Whitney. Boston Duplicate
Chandler and A. c. Wiley.
One of the most fallacious ideas prevalent
among among modern whist PLAYERS is the idea Of
., dea ,al through. Leading through is
player to your left has declared strength,
either by an original opening or by discard
ing: The idea is to put the player in an
embarrassing position whether to play high
second In hand or not, and to place your
partner In an advantageous position over
him The play is usually made when the
original leaders partner indicates weak
ness IN the suit, and you win the trick
cheaply. You have reason to believe then
that your partner has at least one honor
In the suit, and you lead through for his
benefit This play is sometimes successful,
but more often 1t takes the one honor your
partner has in the suit away from him and
leaves the remainder of the suit established
In the opponents hand, which, of course, is
Just what he wants. AS a general rule,
you only help your opponent to establish
his suit by leading through, because ne
thereby secures an additional round of the
suit and every round Of long suit brings
1t that much nearer to complete establish
ment. We believe in making it as hard
as possible for the opponents to establish
their suit, and in a case of this kind If
the original leader wants to establish the
suit he must lead 1t again himself, when
your partner will occupy the same strategic
position as If you led it. If his partner re-
turns the suit to him, your partner is in
even better position. We believe it Is
best to start your own suit, no matter
how cheaply you win the trick fourth-hand
in the opponents suit. You thereby gain
the advantage of securing one round of
your suit at once, which advantage you
would give up If you lead through Holding
two cards in the suit, players very often
lead through for the purpose of ruffng
This play, while often successful, is open
to the objections stated above.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
IIRD GAME
Totals. II II 1874 Totals. Fl

The next league match will be bowled by
the Carroll Institute and Golden Eagle
teams at Carroll Institute Tuesday evening
instead Of Monday, scheduled.
The standing of the clubs follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
Two Divorces Granted.

On the ground Of desertion. Justice Bar
nard. in Equity Court No. 2. today signed .
decree granting Carl A. Lindquist a divorce
from Petronila Lindquist.
A decree was also signed today by Justice
Barnard granting Jennie v. L. Randall q
divorce from Jerome s. Randall, and au-
thorizing her to assume her maiden name,
Lautner Desertion was alleged.