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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-25
Opening.
The standing of the players to date, the
first four named being the prize winners. Is:

ARRANGEMENTS for the seventh American
chess congress, which it is proposed to hold
at St. Louis at the time of the great fair in
that city, are being pushed by committee
of well-known citizens Of Missouri. Max
judd a former champion OF the chess art
Of the United States, is president; Ben r.
Foster is treasurer address st. Louis Chess
Club. St. LOUISE and Dr. ]. l.. Ormsbie,
Springfield. Mo-. is secretary.
From letters lately received in this city
1t is probable that local committees will be
appointed in the different chess centers to
solicit subscriptions toethe desired fund,
$4,000, as insuring prizes In sufficient num-
Der and size to attract the notice of the
great players. OF this amount the ST. Louis
players have alreadyBubseribed 81, 800.
= Notwithstanding the statement of Mr..
Kemeny in the American Chess Weekly, as
to what the American players have done OF
late years in the way of fostering certain
movements, the facts remain that these
were for local objects, almost without ex-
ception, and no more than other coun-
tries are doing within their own boundaries.
And that since 1885, when the last inter-
national was held inr>this country, We have
done nothing, while american players have
participated in many such in other coun-
tries and drawn their prizes as promptly
as they won them. We on our part, have
done nothing, although thirteen years have
since passed away AS Nj Kemeny says,
Europe is the more natural place for the
chess tourney on. account, of the greater
number of players, population and wealth
(taking it as whole)-~----
In the Pennsylvania-New York CORE
spondence match the score now stands 239
to 215 respectively, with ffty-four games
still to finish e.
The Philadelphia North American says:
Touching a proposition for a correspond
ence match Of 600 players a side between
the United States and Austria Hungary.
Herr Karl Baumgartl, the manager of the
Austrian correspondence tourney. writes
that Austria Hungary though rich In chess
players, single-handed would be incom-
petent to meet the chess hosts OF Uncle
Sam, but that Austria and Germany COM
bined might be deemed worthy adversaries.
Philadelphia alone could furnish 100 players
for the American team"
Columbia and Pennsylvania universities
had tie match-3 to g.
DR.. Lasker has finished his western en-
gagements, and Is now headed east. He
win probably be next heard from with the
Brooklyn club.
December 20, so and 81 Yale. Columbia,
Harvard and Princeton will have their
eleventh annual meet in New York.
Gamas from the foCal tourney:
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COLLEGIANs TO FENCE.
Leading Universities Will Enter
Teams in Coming Tourney.

The first meeting of the newiyformed In
tercollegiate Fencing Association. composed
Of West Point, Annapolis, Columbia, Har-
ward, Yale, Cornell and the University OF
Pennsylvania, will be held in New York
January g.
1t is proposed to inaugurate new policy
of having an intercollegiate committee ar
range the dates for all dual college meets
instead of allowing the colleges to arrange
their individual meetings. The different
clubs will suggest at the conference those
dates which they would like to have fixed,
and then the conference will pass upon
them. Those dates which have been ar
ranged up to this time are tentative until
the coming meeting.
The annual intercollegiate championships
will probably take place March q, and it
Is. suggested that the meet take place at
the New York Athletic Club, just as last
year. Some of the colleges. however, are
In favor of holding the tourney at the diff
ferent universities in turn. Charles E.
Goodhue and DR.. J. M. Hammond have
been appointed committee to make all
necessary arrangements.
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CRowDINa FOR APPLAUSE.
Tricks in Producing Enthusiasm in
Audiences.

From Scribner's.
American audiences are strangely alike in
some things, and strangely diss,milar in
others. A good committee will take as
much pains in the arrangement of Its au-
dience as Of its speakers. An audience
seated without crowding is seldom en:hu-
siastic. Neither is an audience whose hands
are occupied with bundles or umbrellas, an
audience largely composed Of women or
an audience in a cold room. The easiest
audiences to address, the most responsive
and inspiring are those composed Of men.
crowded and packed together and warm
Women naturally do not applaud or
cheer They are by instinct more self-re-
strained in The public expression OF their
emotions than men. Every public speaker
is complimented by their presence, knowing
that their quiet word at home Is oftentimes
more effective in results than the most en-
thusiastic shouting on the street corners
by the other sex. In public meeting. how
ever, the audience gets its cue from those
nearest the speaker. I remember well two
audiences. both from the same social class.
both crowded. both In large theaters and
both largely attended by women. One nap
pened to be in Colorado; one In Massachu-
sets. In one meeting the orchestra was
reserved for women In the other meeting
the men had the orchestra and the women
had the lower gallery ana All the boxes
In both cases the audiences were entirely
friendly to the speakers The second meet.
ing was marked by wild enthusiasm; the
first one. by respectful attention. In the
second case the mass Of men in the orches-
ira urged on the speakers by continued APP
plause. In the first case the men In the
galleries who started to applaud were
checked because between them and the
speakers was a mass of absolutely sh mt
femininity In the orchestra do not say
that one meeting was less effective than the
other, but the difference In the strain on the
speaker was marked
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PROMOTING ENLISTED MEN.
Admiral Fremantle Urges the Se1ec.
ton Of Petty and Warrant Officers.

'The strong and growing sentiment in
the United States for improved conditions
with prospects Of advancement for the en-
listed man in the navy has received from an
unexpected source a. powerful support in
the declaration of Admiral Fremantle Of
the royal British navy, in that he urges the
promotion of not less than six and not more
than ten warrant and petty officers a year
to 1ieutenancy," said a retired naval off,
Ger to a Star man this morning.
Coming from such high authority, from
so conservative source, and from an OFF,
Ger in navy where the line between officer
and man Is drawn so rigidly, this declara-
ton is doubly welcome and thrice of value
to those in this country who look with
favor upon the liberal probabilities OF ad-
vancement Of the soldier in our regular
army, and upon the possibilities of elevation
in the navy Of worthy, capable and de-
serving petty officers whose abilities have
who ought to be entitled to higher position
as logically as the soldier who advances
from the ranks to an officers commission.
I'm the naval appropriation bill approved
March 3, 1901, provision was made for the
advancement of not more than six warrant
officers to the rank of ensign. There have,
however. been but three gunners promoted
to this grade thus far. The fact that three
warrant officers have risen from the ranks
IN the American navy to the quarter deck
Is matter Of moment and Of congratula-
ton to those who believe in the infusion Of
fresh blood in the naval service Of the re-
public.
cit seems but q few years ago that the
enlisted man in the navy was triced up by
the thumbs and fiogged, and otherwise
treated as though he were some kind Of a
human being different from the men who
wore the sword, though to our credit the
American navy never suffered from this
disgrace as did the navies Of the other
powers. AS I understand, Admiral FIRE.
mantle would make these advaneements
positively each year, and he further rec
ommends that the selected men serve six
months at the Royal Naval College, to the
good, practical navfgators and gunnery
officers.
Elm the laudabie effort inaugurated by
former Secretary Long to give deserving
and competent men chance to step from
the deck to the bridge the American navy
leads the world, though steps along similar
lines have been taken by the German navy.
Such highly creditable action is but full
filling the traditions Of our republic that It's
hum blest citizen may aspire to the highest
Office within Its gift, though confess my
surprise that the full quota Of petty officers
has not each year thus far completed the
yearly complement.
There is scarcely a day that comment
of some kind Is not made In the public
prints upon the absolute necessity Of pro-
yiding more officers and men for the navy,
and Congress IS being at present urged
with good prospects of success to increase
the appointments Of cadets to representa-
tives and senators to two each, and to
largely increase the Presidents quota. 1t
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JEFFRIEs' CoNoUERoR.
o'Brien, the Philadelphia Pugilist,
Thinks That Westerner is a Conner

Jack OBrien Of Philadelphia thinks that
Jack Munroe, the man who got decision
over Champion Jeffries last week. L. a COM
ing man. O'Brien trained the new wonder
and is of the opinion that he will make a
name for himself in the pugihstic ring.
In a letter to the North American he says:
"Munroe entered my training camp at the
Seal Rock House, San Francisco. Decem-
Der, 1880. while I was training for a con-
test with Al Neill then middle-weight
champion Of the Pacific coast. Munroe at
that time knew nothing whatever about
boxing. and stated to me 1t was his first
attempt to box with any professional man.
He was ambitious. however. and I pre-
pared him for the amateur tournament
which took place at the Olympic Club. San
Francisco. He succeeded in winning the
heavy weight championship at this tourna-
ment. and Immediately turned professional,
meeting as his first opponent Hank Griffin,
who also gave Jeffries considerable trouble
in four rounds some time ago.
''Munroe was successful in the above con-
test with Griffin. and as left the coast
shortly afterward, / am not aware of any
other professional engagements in which
he was a participant Before leaving San
Francisco, he told me he was entangled in
some legal matters, but II I desired he
would come east at any time. 1 advised
him to the best of my ability He inform
ed me that his age was twenty-five years,
and he seemed to possess no speed or foot
work, but being a big man could stand an
unmerciful amount Of pounding
1.-The following / may state Is the true
cause for his entrance into pugilism: Fred.
Russell. who has recently distinguished HIM
self in various important contests, and he
were working as miners in Butte. Mont, In
1892 Munroe being a strong admirer of
Russell and thinking him possessed of
championship ealiber, undertook to man
age him, and both left for San Francisco.
Upon their arrival Russell was matched
with Var Buskirk, whom he (RusselD sue
ceeded in defeating Russell seemed to for
get entirely the man who befriended him
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TRAINING HARD.
Corbett Eager to Make a Match With
Jehfries

James J. Corbett is training at Toledo in
the hope of securing the coveted match with
Jeffries. Corbett says he was never in as
good a condition in his life. He said. how
ever. that he feared his jealous training
will come to naught. He wishes to meet
Jeffries next May for the championship of
the world.
Corbett declares that he cannot induce
Jeffries to sign articles. although his own
money Is up. After leaving the stage yes
terday he worked at the training quarters
until those about him thought he must be
ABOUT exhausted. Then he took on Harry
Ca,noun. a clever boxer, who went several
fast rounds with him. His footwork is
greatly improved and he moves like light
ming. AS soon as Calhoun was worn out
Corbett at once took on Addison j. Clarke.
former deputy sheriff and a scientific boxer
Corbett then at once took up his ring
and pulley work. The amount of training
Of all kinds he is doing every day is sim
ply wonderful.
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cannot be doubted that the navy would at
tract a higher class Of enlisted men were
the percentage OF appointments from the
ranks increased along Admiral Fremantle's
suggestion, and made each year from the
excellent material that there must be on
the decks.
I'm any event, the English admiraPs con-
s!derate remarks coming at the very time
when the Secretary Of the Navy Is before
the naval committees Of both houses Of
Congress urging that immediate and ample
legislation be provided to increase the num-
Der of enlisted men and officers In our own
navy is somewhat of a coincidence, and one
Of decided practical value, 1t would seem
to me-"
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SUES CYCLING ASSOCIATION.
Cyclist Mclean Wants Damages for
His Suspension.

A Boston special says: Whether or not
Chairman Batchelder of the National Cy-
cling Association has right to suspend
a racing wheelman will be determined in
law suit which Alex. Mclean has brought
against the body for barring him from the
tracks controlled by the N. c. A. in Amer
lea, and by it's allies in foreign lands.
Mclean was suspended on charges pre-
ferred by Floyd Mcfarland, Otto Maya,
Benny Monroe, Howard Freeman, George
Leander. Rutz. Gougoultz and other riders
for failing to pay them claim of 81 eco for
In a six days race at Revere
Beach in 1901. Mclean went to Australia
with the intention Of racing there but after
his long trip found that his suspension by
the N. c. A. held good there. so he was
compelled to return broken in spirits and
purse.
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he was going to try for the $1,000 purse
Jeftries has put up to lure him into the
ring again.
mo, I am not going to meet Jenries
again at present." said Munroe. Il am
in no condition for bruising mill after
that last go But / am going into hard
training at once. My bout with the cham
pion has given me great confidence In my
abilities. and as soon as am In shape
will face Jeffries, or any other one OF the
big fellows who will take me on.
Munroe's decision to take fling at the
championship has aroused great enthusiasm
among the sporting men of Butte, where
the miner is very popular.
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WORLDS LARGEST ICE BOAT.
It is Being Built tdNcompete for Cham
pionshiA Record.

The Hepburn Boat land Oar Company of
Toledo has commenced the. construction Of
what will be the largest Zee yacht in the
world. 1t is being built for D. c. Oln of
Kalamazoo. Mich, who will enter it for the
worlds championshipfrec in the regatta
to be held at Gull Lake. Mich. from Janu-
airy 20 to Is, inclusive.
The dimensions of the craft will be twen-
ty-six feet track of runners, back bone,
fifty-four feet; mast, thirty feet; canvas,
800 square feet; total weight, one ton.
The principal competitor at the Gull Lake
regatta will be the Jack Frost of Hudson
bay now champion of the world.
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and ignored MunroeEAHeered at this act
of ingratitude, Munfoe entered my camp
at Frisco for the sole purpose Of gaining
enough knowledge dwthe0rt to defeat his
supposed friend. RuI eH rhis is his own
story as he pictured the same to me. 1
found him one of tn be}k-natured fellows
and most sincere d earnest worker I
will continue
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AFTER THE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Pugilist Says That he is Ready to
Meet ANY of the Big Fellows.

Jack Munroe has announced that he is an
aspirant for the heavyweight championship
Of the world. Convinced by the showing he
made against Champion James J. Jeffries
at Butte, Mont, Saturday night that he is
Of championship caliber, Munroe will at
once go into hard training, and. when he
is In condition. he announces that he will
be ready to tackle any one who cares to
meet him. Munroe's ambition became
known yesterday. when he was asked il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-25
IN CHESS CIRCLES

In the local tourney last week eleven
games were played, and the standing of the
prize winners determined. Wednesday was
the last scheduled date, and all are finished
except a few deferred games Smith won
his last game and SO took first place; Ach-
enbach and Sabin are tied for second and
third places; Mitchell played two games,
winning one and takes fourth prize.
Games Of the week, openings and results
The first-named player had the white
nieceS:
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THE SKYSCRAPER.
Fire Escapes Dispensed With on the
Fifteen-Story Building.


From the Brooklyn Eagle.
One Of the curiosities of the skyscraper
is the fact that the law which requires
fire escapes on a five-story building dis
penses with them on a ffteen-story build
ing Perhaps 1t realizes that in case Of
fire no one would ever be able to climb
down twenty or twenty-five flights Of gid
dy little iron ladders without losing his
head. At any rate, 1t depends entirely for
safety in the skyscraper on nreproof con-
struction. There must be nothing about
It that can burn. And there Is not. Stair
ways are Of marble and Iron. There II a
little, a very little wood trim about the
offices. but even II 1t caught IRE 1t would
not feed the flames for long and would
leave the building practically uninjured.
OF course. wood does go into the construc-
ton Of the building. but all such wood
according to law. be freproofed; chemi-
caIly treated so that it will not burn. The
skyscraper says to its tenants: There amt
going to be no fire. and II there is you can
are constructed absolutely unburnable. with
not. a thing about them to feed the flames.
The lesson of the New York Life building
few years ago was thoroughly learned,
and today the dreproof skyscraper must
really be freproof.
When one realizes that New York Is at
present investing some $f0,000.OO0 In these
castles in the air, that are even now build
ing, they are enIarging the city by an acre
age of one-seventh Of its original area, and
that they are daily shooting further and
further into the air, one cannot but wonder
what the skyscraper Of the pext quarter of
a century will be. There seems to be no
chance Of return to first principles. Such
buildings as the Herald building. uptown,
and the new stock exchange and the new
chamber Of commerce. down town, may be
very fine enthusiastically and beautiful In
themselves. But, unfortunately, they are
would have to be set out on plain some
where-not crowded, as they are. into the
shadow Of the twenty-five story air castles
which New Yorl's millions are rearing over
New Yorlk's infinitely precious sou.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-25
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Personal.


Duncan Giles, who has been chosen
speaker of the newly elected Victor
ian parliament in Australia, was first
elected to that body in 1859 as a
miners candidate, he being then but
IS years old. Fever since that time
he has been a leading parliamentary
figure. Mr.. GILES, who was born in
Glasgow sixty-nine years ago, is the
first Scotchman to occupy the speakers
chair. He has declined to be knighted.
John Mahshall Harlan, associate
justice of the United States Supreme
Court, on December 10, will celebrate
the twenty-fifth anniversary of his
accession to the supreme bench. He
was appointed by President Hayes at
the commencement of that gentle
mans term. Justice Harlan is one of
the best preserved old men in public
life. He is SO years. of age, but, al
though of gigantic build, is as ener-
getic and lively as a boy. He daily
takes outdoor exercise and is one of
the most persistent frequenters of the
golf links. He rides and walks much
and frequently makes the journey
from his home in Mount Pleasant to
the capitol on foot. His towering form
and spring step make him one of the
best known figures in Washington.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-23
BRIGHT BITS.

-"She's made a fool of that young
fellow" well, she didn't have to
economic on the raw material. -.
Baltimore American.
-Edna-"Do you think your mar
riage with Miss Lolita Coyne, the
heiress, will have a pleasant out
Gomez" Edward-"I can't say-but
the thing that attracts me is the in
come. Baltimore Herald.
PA, why do they call it fugitive
verse?' "Oh, I guess because the
people who write 1t are fugitives from
justice the rest of their lives. Now
go out and rake up the leaves l show
ed you yesterday. Chicago Record
Herald.
-Knicker-"Gasso says he must
cut down expenses. Can't afford to
support a wife and five children and
keep an automobile going any longer. y
Booker-"Can't he get some of his
friends to adopt the ?"-Har-
per's Bazaar.
Now, Johnny" said the Sunday
school teacher, "can you tell me who
carried off the gates of Gaza?" mo
ma am" replied Johnny. promptly, u
wasn't out with the boys this Halo
ween, and so 1 didn't have anything
to do with it ."-Philadelphia Press.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-23

Aloysius Coll in Youths Companion.
Midway between the gates of Birth
and Death.
Half-shadowed by oblivion's border
wood.
Along a highway, hard with pilgrim
A house, untenanted and empty,
stood.
Wealth, gilded, came, with serf and
prancing steed,
To dwell therein; and gold and pre-
cious stone
Glittered from rafter unto architrave-
But Wealth was cold. and lived her
days alone.
Then Beauty knocked. and, entering
with a smile,
Was given welcome and a stately
But never sister called on Beauty
And all her radiance faded In the
gloom.
Power preached a WALL and locked
himself behind
His sleepless guards and bars of test
ed steel:
Beyond the help of friend, the wrath
of foe,
He persisted in his caution and his
zeal.
The house grew old. Fame climbed an
ivied wall,
And burned his deeds above the
creaky door;
But all men read the words of cold
neglect,
And sought for Fame in that house
nevermore.
Then Love, pursued by her own fear
one night
Took refuge in the mansion lone and
drear
A fire she kindled on the hearth-Be-
A group of fellow-fugitives drew
near!
They warmed themselves before the
blazing fire;
They slipped the wine for years in
dungeons hid;
They found the bones of Wealth and
Power and Pride,
And smiled about the foolish deeds
they did.
Glad voices rang in many a startled
room
Where silence dreamed her dusty
dreams for years,
And laughter ratified many a shaky
pane
Times housekeeper had washed with
misty tears.
And nevermore men pass that CHEEKY
house
The young that ramble and the old
that tire
Without a cup of comfort in its shade
A moments chat and rest before the
fire.