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Evening star., 1901-02-21
ganmuel Friedlander & Co..
4l6=--Seventf1 Street---4l6.

tition. 1t did not appear until few weeks
AFRO that the coloners idea Of wholesome
comnetition' was two base ball clubs,
owned and managed by one man
H,lenrand ess erasf sho wars generay
credited with being the star OF coiiege @ Sase
hall last season, has. according to the New
York Sun been secured by the Boston Ma
,ionaI League club. His brilliant record
with "Old Nassau indicates that he has
more than an even chance to secure regular
employment in the major organization All
summer long.
was a star with Columbus and the Phiilies
some half dozen or more campaigns ago
then came to Washington, ana VINO leu
George Tebeau's Denver club to the cham
nionshp in the Western League in 1900. an
nounces his retirement from the game
Reilly has put together few thousand dol
lars and secured an extensive farm in Col
orado. If he makes good his present
boast he will play the role OF 'Denman
Thompson" for the remainder of his days.
1t is reported on what is considered good
authority that Jimmy Barrett. the undis-
puted star player Of the Cincinnati team
will next season be found at the head OF
the Detroit club, in the American League
Manager George Stallings was In Cincinnati
Sunday, and yesterday the report was CIR
culated that Barrett would return to De-
troit If this is true it is In line with the
expressed policy Of the American League
magnates to corral two or three National
League stars for each OF their eight clupS.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The base ball situation in Louisville is as
uuiet as a remote corner in Cave Hill Gem
etery. President Whitesides announced
that there was nothing doing" yesterday.
so It may be reasonably supposed that no
ten-year agreements were turned over to
him. However, Watkins is quoted as say
ing that he would mortgage his property.
That statement was doubtless made in
moment OF either absent t-mindedness or
levity, however. In fact, all indications
point to a complete stagnation of base ball
| matters so far as Louisville is concerned
until the National League meeting. which
Is to take place in about ten days.-Louis-
Vile Dispatch.
It is becoming a sure-enough fact that
"Isooie' Criger, the Cardinals backstop.
has thrown down the gauntlet and signed
with the Boston American League club.
Criger Is wintering at his home at Elkhart.
Ind, and when the report was made public
last Monday he refused to either confirm or
deny it. Though he still refuses to admit
1t, 1t has since been learned that Manager
McAleer, the old Tebeauite. who Is now
manager of the Cleveland American League
club. was in Elkhart last Saturday, and
that he negotiated the deal for the Boston
people 1t is further said that Criger has
accepted 500 advance money, and that he
has stated to friends that he has signed
with the easterners-St. Louis Globe-Dem
oCrat.
Evening star., 1901-02-21

the vicinity are furnishing the stone. which
they pick off Of their fields. They are paid
for the hauling and they give the stone to
the county. Mr.. Eugene McAtee, COM
missioner for this section OF the county.
has the work in charge.
A boy, aged about fourteen years. giving
his name as Harry Cottle. and who says
he lives on Prince street. Alexandria, came
to Buck Lodge, little station Just west
OF Boyd's. few days ago. and declared
he had run off from home and that he
wished to return. The citizens of the
community got UP a small purse and pur-
chased ticket and sent him to Washing
ton by train. He returned to Buck Lodge
this morning. The tale he told is that he
was run away from home by his father
but 1t did not work. He was told to 60
home or the officers would get him, and he
left this afternoon.
Ridgevilie. Frederick county, near Mount
Airy, was the scene of hold-up Saturday
night last. Mr.. Lewis Miles, a resident
OF that vicinity. says he was stopped by
two white men and a colored man and
robbed of about SIS while he was return
ing from work. They thrust a revolver
into his face and. with curses and threats
demanded his money. He gave them all
that he had, and they allowed him to go.
but. not being satisfied, they fired at him
after he got away at a good distance the
ball striking him In the back, but, on ac-
count of the distance, II did not make much
of wound. He notified the county au-
thorities. who have been on the search for
the men, but up to this time they have
eluded them. A sheriff's posse, consist
Ing of eight men, arrested nine men In
the camps near there, but Miles could not
identity any of, them. and they were re-
Evening star., 1901-02-21
SPORTS IN GENERAL
President johnson Says American
League Teams Are Complete
SPRIETER DUFFY 80 RETIRE SOON
Golf Notes of interest From the
East and West.
BASE BALL PARAGRAPHS

..There!' exclaimed Ban johnson yester-
day in Philadelphia, as he laid down a
bunch of contracts. II fancy that finishes
the business for awhile. Here are the
contracts for the chairs in the grand stands
at Philadelphia, Boston, Washington and
Baltimore: 5000 folding chairs In each city,
and If more than 6.O0O people want to get
into the stand on a special day they will
| have To sit on the other fellows knees.
These contracts have been duly signed and
sealed, and the chairs can be rushed in
| within five days, If necessary
THE fences are up in this city. That. 1
imagine, disposes Of the talk about the
American League being anxious to get out
of the Quaker CITY, We have let all the
contracts for the iron stands at Boston.
Have to make them iron and brick there.
you know. That shows that we are going
into Boston pretty strong. doesn't 1t?
Ground was broken at Baltimore the other
day. At Washington the work Is behind
hand, but the climate and conditions at
Washington are such that the stands can
be rushed through in no time.
Now say-as to the talk Of peace or
war-this is what /, representing the Amer
lean League can state: We have gone to
great expense In the invasion Of new towns.
We have closed all our contracts for build
ings and stands and chairs. We have
signed our teams. Yes, sir. We have
signed our clubs almost to the last man
what men. and how many from the Ma
tional League 1 am rot yet at liberty to
tell-and we are ready for the spring cam
paign. AS to the National League, we have
not tried to hurt thenf We have not gone
out to damage them. We took the simple
liberty allowed to all free citizens, and
tried to expand our business. What did
the National League do to US? They gave
away the territory we had vacated, where
we had money invested. and then tried to
steal our players. What could we do? Lie
down and take it peaceably? No. We
Peace? War? I don't know. We are not
looking for fight, nor lodging 1t; we are
willing enough to have peace. but we will
not sue for 1t. By the way. Dick Harley
has sent his terms to Detroit, and so have
many more men whom the National League
thought 1t had secured
Evening star., 1901-02-21
Hyattsville and Vicinity.


HYATTSVILLE, Md, February 81, 1901.
A tea was given recently by the ladies of
the Aid Society of the Pinkney Memorial
Church at the residence of Mrs. James G..
Robinson. The rooms were artistically ar
ranged with potted plants and flowers for
the occasion. An interesting program was
rendered. as follows: Tableaux, John AL
den and Priscilla Rudolph Owens and Miss
Lulie Fuller: ''Bo-Peep." Miss Eliza Perry;
Interrupted Courtship." Miss Grace Fuller
Miss Eliza Perry and Rudolph Owens:
How Scandal Spreads Miss Mabel David
son and Miss Fannie Mudd; Posing for q
Portrait" Miss Frances Whiting and Mr
Rudolph Owens; Too Bad to Mend" Mas
ters c. Latimer and K. Brooks.
Mr.. Jerome Whsle of this place and Miss
Elizabeth Mowat of Bladensburg were
quietly married yesterday morning at the
rectory Of the Presbyterian Church by the
Rev. g. Ward RICHTER. The ceremony was
witnessed by the immediate families of the
contracting parties. After short wedding
tour through the north Mr.. and Mrs. Wilsie
will reside in this village.
peculiar disease is affecting countless
numbers OF crows In this section of Prince
Georges county. They are to be seen each
evening flying by the hundreds to roOkery
about two miles west of this village IN
thick pine woods. and numbers Of them are
caught by the small boys Of the town. The
malady appears to affect the eyes of the
birds.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
CUBA'S TARIFF.
Joint COmmiss to BE Created for
Its Revision.

Its Revision.
As a result of several conferences be-
tween the Secretary Of War and the Cuban
economic commission correspondence has
been opened with General Wood at Havana
with view to the creation of join: COM
mission for the revision Of the tariff OF
Cuba. The commission probably will con-
sist Of five members-three representing the
United States and two representing Cuba.
No action will be had In the matter until
the Views of General Wood on the subject
have been received. Secretary Root in
formed the Cuban economic commission
that he would act entirely in conformity
with the recommendation Of General Wood
on the proposition made by the commits
sion for the removal of the entire export
duty on tobacco April /. when, by an execu-
tive order, issued by the President, a re-
duction of so per cent will be made IN the
export duty. At the reaues. of the COM
mission the secretary authorized the COM
mission to communicate directly with Cen
eral Wood on the subject. and they at
once sent him cable message ting out
their desires in the matter.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
s.acosst Battery for West Point.

General Wilson. chief of engineers. has
recommended that an appropriation OF
sl6I 600 be made for the installation Of .
modern seasoast battery at the Military
Academy at West Point. in order that the
cadets may have practical instruction in
handling mortars and large gums and be-
cerne familiar with all types Of high ord
nance used In the coast defense syetem and
In the field. In a letter to the Secretary Of
War on the subject he says that the pres
cut battery at the academy is composed OF
guns of an obsolete pattern and Is conse-
q,,enily of very little benefit in the instruc-
ton of cadets in the use of modern high
power ordnance The ordnance department
Evening star., 1901-02-21
BOWLING LEAGUE.
SaenEerbunds Cleverly OutDIay the
CarrOlls.

Quite surprise was furnished the bowl
ers Of the District last night when the re-
turns from the matcfs between the CAROLS
and Saengerbunds were announced. the lat
ter winning two out OF three games. The
double win Of the Saengers enabled them to
push Off the tie with: the jolly Fat Men in
the championship ra-e and creep into the
third position. The match took place on the
alleys of the Saengerbund Bowling Club,
and the home team alayed a good. steady
game. which finally o;itpointed the CAROLS.
The first game went 70 the CAROLS by the
close score of S37 to 1876, Rice Of the visitors
making the best scorf:. In the second game
the Saengers pulled themselves together and
scored clean-cut victory. the margin sep
arating victor from vstnquished being large.
Ford of the home team had top-score hon.
ors in this game. The Saengers kept up
their good work in me third. having sew
enteen pins the best ;ofl 1t, Burdine of the
home team doing thes best bowling. large
crowd Of enthusiasts watched the bowling
and cheered on the yictors. Following are
the scores in detail:
Evening star., 1901-02-21

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been provided. Mr.. Stubener has made ar
rangements to have guns and shells on hand
for visitors who wish to shoot, but do not
care to be burdened with carrying out such
equipments. Among those who will face
the traps will be Dickerson, Wagner, Nut
ting, Bender, Stubener, Duvall, c. p. Wise.
Mertz, Hensey. Davis. O'Brien. Robinson,
Bruce, BurgG Moore, Kaibfus and num-
her of others
Evening star., 1901-02-21
High school military Ea.ipme.t..

In the House yesterday afternoon. during
consideration Of the sundry civil approprla-
tion bill. Mr.. Finley made a point OF order
against provision Of the bill directing the
adjustment OF an account Tor the purchase
OF military equipments for the high school
OF the District amounting to $l81.61 Mr.
Finley contended that this item was In the
nature of claim against the government
and should take Its turn with other pendlne
claims The provision was stricken from
the bill.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
DoYD.s AND VICINITY.

C0mMfsslOners Improving 4 Road
Hold-Cp Near MT. Airy.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
BOYDs. Md. February 20. 1901,
The county commissioners of Montgomery
county have In place a crusher for crush
ing stone for piking the road from German
town station on the B. and o. railroad.
leading to Darnestown. The farmers about
Evening star., 1901-02-21
TRAP SHOOTING TOMORROW,
Live Bird and Clay Pigeon Events ~
Stubenerss Grounds

Local shots are looking forward to fine
sport tomorrow in the, Washington's birth
day meet at acknowledgements, on the Bia-
densburg road near Brentwood station OF
the Baltimore and Ohio and almost as close
to the City and Suburban electric lire. There
will be shooting at both live birds and clay
pigeons. and an abundance Of both have
Evening star., 1901-02-21
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In Session Each Week Day.

The jury of appraisers in the matter OF
the proposed extension Of 10th street are
holding sessions each week day afternoon
at the city hall. The testimony of wit
nesses called In behalf Of the owners OF
property affected by the proposed exten-
sion Is now being considered. 1T is ex-
pected that the introduction of testimony
will be concluded next week.
Evening star., 1901-02-21

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Carroll Institute
Standing of the Clubs.
DUFFY TO RETIRE.
Georgetown Sprinter VIII Close His
Racing Career This Summer.

HaC1h& career THIS summer.
Arthur F. Duffy. Georgetown's crack
sprinter, while in Worcester Tuesday on
his way to this city from Boston. where
he ran in the 3. A A. games last Saturday
night. told newspaper correspondent that
he would retire from the cinder path I'M
mediately after his appearance at the Pan
American exposition in Buffalo next sum-
mer. Duffy has been running for five years.
and declares that he has tired of the game
and IS willing that others should hold the
honors that have so long been his.
Duffy has four more engagements ahead
of him before his permanent, retirement. He
Will run at the Georgetown meeting, March
z. when he is booked to meet Washington
DeIsardo, by whom he was defeated IN New
York recently; at the University of Penn
sylvania's relay meeting In Philadelphia.
at the intercollegiate championships IN
New York and at the Pan-American expo
sition In Buffalo in a special race arranged
for his benefit. 50
Duffy holds or is part holder Of five
American records. In addition to having the
100-yard English record of 10 seconds. His
American record performances are 4 3-5
seconds for 40 yards. 5 is seconds for 90
yards, 20 seconds for 90 yards. 3-5 sec
120 yards. He held the A. A. U. champion
ship fer two years. but was defeated last
season by Make ". Long.
International Chess Tourney.
Yesterdays playing In the international
chess tournament at Monte Carlo served to
place Janowski, the Partisan. in substan-
tial lead. The days game resulted in vic
tories for Schlechter oyeE Mason, Black
burne over MARSHALL Scheye over Reggie.
Jan0wski over Tschigorin and Mieses over
Dfdier. The games between Winawer and
Marco and Gunsberg and Alapin were
drawn. Following is tho record Of all the
players at the close Of the tenth round Of
the tournament:
Evening star., 1901-02-21
Ih&ernatIonal thess Tourney.

Yesterday was given up to the playing
Of draw games. Biackburre. who was down
to meet Reggie. did not appear. and Reggie
was declared the winner by default Guns
berg and Aiapin and Mason and Marco
again played to draws
Evening star., 1901-02-21

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on to English Race Tracks.

Many racing men were on hand yesterday
at the American line pier New York, to bid
goodbye to Sammy Loates, the English
jockey. and to the popular American light
weight Danny Maher. The former has
gone to England to ride for Sir Blundsl
Maple at the beginning OF the racing season
in March. Maher Will ride for Pierre Lorll-
lard
Before leaving Loates was asked for his
opinion Of American horses and races. He
replied that he had only seen the racing in
the far west, that the jockeys there were
good. but the horses and stakes poor. and
that he presumed" the racing conditions
in the east were better. He added that the
English were getting tired Of the rush Of
American jockeys to their country.
Evening star., 1901-02-21

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Evening star., 1901-02-21
Another Win for Sherman.

The worlds pool championship match at
Boston last night was very tame, as Frank
Sherman Of Washington. d. c., won with
a score Of $50 over William H. Stubbs of
Canada, who made only 81. The game was
about even up to the sixth frame, when
Sherman jumped ahead by making two
sweeps. Tonight Messrs. Clearwater Of
Pittsburg and Stofft Of Cleveland, Ohio,
will be the contestants.
Evening star., 1901-02-21
Baae Rail Notea.


Jennings has s!xty-five candidates under
him at Cornell. He is now a full-fedged
member Of the school of law.
Harry Pulliam says the association may
grow into real league, reaching that state
Of perfection in 1902.
Camel and Strang to Join Manning's team
is the latest report that needs puncturing,
as in Everett and Coughlin Manning has
good men for first and third bases.
Hanlon continues to set good example
for his fellow-magnates by shouting for
peace. Foolishness Is not one OF Eddies
faults.
Somers says: IT have not the least doubt
that the National League will recognize US
at no distant date. We have got to prove
that we have earned recognition, and when
we do the National League will see that 1t
will be for its interest to harmonize with
u.s."
Brush wants Koch to sign Bob Allen as
manager. That is joke. as Van Derbeck
is trying to sign players for Koch. and Allen
was obliged to sue the ex-magnate for
wages when he managed the Tigers in 1897.
Detroit Free Press.
As there are about 800 good ball players
in the business, every league should have
enough to go around, even II they are not
all stars. Nothing would help the game in
the league cities more than to have q few
new faces. This Is especially SO In Boston.
There is some talk that the Chicago club
Is after Bobby Lowe. Lowe will hardly rel
ish playing second fiddle to, to so young man
his release from Boston. Hart brought
Lowe out many years ago. and thinks him
a great ball player. He has outlived his
usefulness.at Boston, but would do well in
Chicago. An infield OF Doyle, Lowe. Brad
ley and Mccormick would be smooth
proposition.
President thinner Of the Players Protec-
tive Association yesterday In Cleveland re-
ceived a telegram from President Young
asking him to attend the National Leagues
meeting In New York next week. This is
believed to be forerunner of the granting
1t Is a mistake to say that the National
League did not want second club in Phil
adelphia. For years Col Rogers. boss o&
the league team there. has been talking