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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-24

Commander J. c. Mclean, formerly in
command OF the Cincinnati IN Isthmian
waters, reported at the Nevy Depart
ment yesterday, and has been placed On
waiting orders
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-24

Dr. L. L. williams has gone away on
e Tecreat Ion tour.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-24

J. W Corkhi1l. OF the Revenue Cutter
Service. is away from the Office on sick
leave
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-24

DIT. B. S Warren has just returned
from his vacation trip. He went TO his
home in Alabama
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Marine Hospital Service.

Supervising Surgeon General Wyman.
accompanied by one OF his assistants,
will attend q convention in New Haven
On the 18th and 29th OF this month.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-24

V. c. Heiser has been assigned 10 in
Bpection duty along the Canadian border
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-24

John ". Ross, L s y (retired) has
been invited 10 attend the medical con-
ference TO be held at New Haven, Conn,
On the 18th and 18th of this month
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-24

Lieutenant Commander D " Cofman,
Of the Z. S. s. Essex, who is on leave.
was a caller at the department yesJer-
day
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-24

Chief Clerk B. F Peters, of the Navy
Department. IS Ill During his absence
Charles Dunn is acting chief clerk Mr.
Peters has held his position through
several Administrations and has had
the confidence OF every Secretary IN
der whom he has served. He has
been placed in charge o. the Navy De-
partment exhibit at the ST. Louis Fair.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-24

h L. Ballantine. nautical expert in
the photographic Office Of the Navy De-
partment. has gone to Pulaski. Tenn,
where he VII remain until after the
election IN the absence Of Mr. BaIIan-
tine H D. Ruddiman is acting IN his
place
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-24

Herbert E. Stevens. assistant paymas-
ter, L. S s Buffalo. was among the Wis
tors yesterday.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-24

T. B. snoddy. Of the ofnce Of the Blu
reau OF Yards and Docks. has been con
fined 10 his home for several days by
sickness
Evening star., 1902-03-24
LOCAL FENCERS WON.
Contest With a:Team From the Naval
Academy.

The Washington Fencers' Club team
came out victorious In. the contest with a
team from the Naval Academy at the
home of the former organization Saturday
afternoon. President Roosevelt attended
the contest, accompanied by Gen. Leonard
Wood. Count Cassini, the Russian ambas-
sador, president of the club, the German
ambassador, the French ambassador, and
many other members Of foreign lega-
tions were present. and many repre-
sentative Washington society people
also witnessed the match. The President
applauded the fencers vigorously. He left
he left ne congratulated Commander De
Lafajole and Mr.. Corbesier upon the ex-
cellent showing of their proteges.
The f6ncers were Cadets RoWciin, Whit
ten and Lannon of Annapolis against MI
Crackenthorpe, third secretary Of the Brit
ish embassy and captain of the sale
d'armes, and Messrs. Wright and Early of
the club The teams were we'll matched,
making in almost every test an equal score.
The cadets showed their military training
In their erect position and the earnest way
In which they carried out their part Of the
program. The members Of the Fencing
Club, on the other hand, under the training
of Darienat, the French expert, showed the
agility and grace OF the French school.
Mr.. Victor Mindeleff was referee. The
naval attache of the French embassy, Lieu
tenant Commander de Faramond was
starter. The members Of the club won
out with score of 80 to 81 in their favor.
A tea followed the fencing, Mrs. Henry
May, wife of the vice president of the club,
doing the hOnors. She was assisted by Mrs.
Carrie May Wright.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
showed up in good form. They Will be used

showed up In good form. They Will be used
In emergencies.
The infield was d stone wall. and the lusty
swatters from Pennsylvania could not hnd
. spot where they could break through.
Bowling at first covered his position In good
style, accepting fifteen chances. The terri
tory around second was well taken care OF
by Dorman. new man, who filled the bill
to perfection. Capt Moran. as usual put
up star game at short. accepting many
difficult chances Morgan, the collier"
was the guardian Of third. This new man
is a ball player from the ground up. He
fields his position in clean manner and he
handled many difficult ground balls with
ease.
The infield is a strong hitting aggregation.
Morgan. Moran and Dowling each had two
hits chalked up to him in the base hit
column. Apperius made the star catch Of
the game in center field. He scooped a hot
liner from Johnston's bat In the fourth in
ming while on the dead run from deep
center that brought forth rounds OF ap-
plause.
Dissell. Golden and Sullivan were given
turns in the outfield and the few chances
that they had were cleverly taken care of.
O'Hara, who guarded right field during the
whole game. was In evidence at the bat.
getting in two pretty bingles. Sullivan
drove a pretty two-bagger between center
and right field out Of harms way, with one
man on base.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
SPRING GOLF TOURNEY.
Program and Conditions Of Chevy
Chase's Big Event.

The annual spring golf tournament Of the
Chevy Chase Club, open to members of
clubs in the U. S. G. A. and such other
players as may be invited, will be held on
May 8. o and 10, 1902.
The following cups will be offered:
Club cup. Match play. Eighteen holes.
Qualification round, stroke competition.
thirty-six holes. Second prize. Prize for
lowest score in qualifica ton event
Consolidation cup. Match play. Eighteen
holes. Second prize.
Handicap cup. Stroke competition.
Eighteen holes. Entries to be accompanied
by home seeretary's statement of handicap.
Second prize. Prize for lowest gross score.
L. S. G. A. and established local rules
will govern.
Entries will close the evening before each
event. They should be addressed TO the
secretary.
Following is the program:
May S.-1U Standardization round,
stroke competition. thirty-six holes.
May 9-10 a.m.-Club cup. First round,
eighteen holes 1890 a:m.-Consolation cup.
First round eighteen holes. 2:3O pm
Second round, both cups.
May 10.-10 a.m.-Semi-finals, both cups.
2:3U p.m.-Finals both cups.
The handicap cup competition will be
played on May 10. Play may begin any
hour after 10 am, but must be finished
by u pm.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
UNABLE TO COME TO TERMS.
Jeffries and Fitzsimmons Scrap May
Be Declared Off,

The ch-talked-of fistic battle for the
worlds championship between James J.
Jeffries and Robert Fitzsimmons has taken
on a queer phase, and at present 1t is hard
to tell whether the fighters are using
supposed disagreement between the Los
Angeles club, the promoters of the match,
and themselves as a means Of increasing
the public interest in the fight, or II Bob
Fitzsimmons really means what he says
when he declares that he will not fight
before this club because he believes that
he is due for another double-crOss like the
one he suffered when he met Tom Sharkey
on the coast several years ago and lost on
a foul to the sailor on a rank decision rem
dered by Wyatt carp who acted as ref
cree.
AS the matter now stands, Delaney and
Jeffries seem particularly anxious that the
Los Angeles offer be accepted: Fitz refuses
absolutely to meet the champion before
that club; the club officials are making
offers to Tom Sharkey to take Fits place,
which the sailor refuses to think Of be-
cause he was turned down to make way
for Ftz: James J. Corbett, who was de-
feated by both Fitzsimmons and Jeffries,
and who has been making an easy living
| on the stage. breaks into the game by Of
fering to take Fits place. and the public
Is trying to get line on which Of them
means business the most.
So far as the bids were concerned the
Los Angeles offer was the best and would
probably be considered II F1tZ would
change his opinion as to the deal he was
likely to get. The club refuses to increase
it's bid and has declared that it will give
Fitz limited number Of days to consider.
April l Is said to be the date. and If at
that time he has not given a decided an
swer the club threatens to withdraw the
bid
The clubs offer to Sharkey looks like a
bluff from the fact that the coast people
want none of Sharkey'S game and he is not
considered TO have the drawing power Of a
wornout porous plaster. 1t is hardly like
ly that any club would take chance Of a
match between Jeffries and Sharkey and
guarantee any good-sized purse. AS for
Corbett. he is out of the game. 1t is doubt
full IL he could get into condition to put up
Il good fight with the champion, and most
of those who know him we'll believe that it
is simply move on the part Of his press
agent to boost him along in the theatrical
business. Jim is doing WELL and it looks
like foolish business for him to mix up in
the fighting game again.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
CYcLERs GETTING IN SHAPE,
Hall and Champion Taking Fast Spins
on Coliseum Track.

The springlike weather and the fact that
Tommy Hall. the little English champion,
and the famous French rider, Albert Cham
pion. were training for the coming season
brought a large number Of spectators to
the Coliseum cycle track on East Capitol
street yesterday afternoon. and they were
well repaid for their visit, as there was
plenty of excitement during the afternoon.
An accident occurred to the motor which
was pacing Hall. The accident happened
at the beginning of the ninth mile of Hairs
work out. The plucky rider and his pace
maker. Jake De Roster barely escaped
serious injury. Hall intended to cover ten
miles for his afternoons work, and up to
the ninth mile he was rating along at about
1.42 clip. AS he went by the stand on the
east side of the Coliseum he called for DE
Roster to hit it up" The motorman re-
sponded by pulling the lever. Instantly the
machine shot ahead at a terrific pace.
Hall chung to the motor as II his wheel
was part of the machine The spectators
saw at once that fast mile was going to
be made. and they stood up to cheer on
the little fellow, when suddenly there was
q loud report. For few moments it looked
as if the motor would take Hall with it,
but the rider with great presence of mind
back pedaled and shot up the bank out OF
danger. In the meantime De Roster had
all he could do to steady the motor, and
by great head work and nerve he brought
the machine to a stop directly in front of
the judges stand. On examination it was
found that the front tire had blown ou,,
and most Of the rim pulled apart
Halls work yesterday was his first at
tempt at following pace, and many ex-
perts who were on hand to watch him were
Of the opinion that the Englishman would
prove q worthy successor to the king CT
pace followers-Jimmy Michael.
Hall has done some great unpaced work
In England. Paris and Berlin but he never
tempted fortune behind speedy motors until
this year, and as he possesses speed. game
ness and endurance his hacker. James c.
Kennedy, II fully convinced that he: will
have new champion before the year
passes.
In appearance Hall does not look unlike
Michael. and az he is' riding the wheel
which the famous midget rode all last year
Evening star., 1902-03-24

players Saturday night, as the result of
Manager Buckenberger of the Boston Ma
tfonals dickering for their services. Catcher
Drill and Shortstop Moran were the boys
wanted
The two Boston clubs passed through
Washington Saturday evening on their way
south to practice. DeMontreville Joined the
Nationals here and accompanied them
south.
Leon DeMcutreVillc who is slated with a
position on the Syracuse eastern League
team may yet wear major league uni
form. Two National and one American
League club are said to be dickerins for
his services ShortStops are scarce and
Leon is said to have developed into good
ore.
Lchigh University and the Georgetowns
will come together Wednesday afternoon
and good contest is promised.
Manager LOTUS and Secretary Potter are
said to have left Chicago last night and
should reach Washington tonight or tomor-
row morning. 1t is possible that they will
stop at Pittshurg on their way east and not
reach here until "Wednesday.
Catcher Al Shaw. who was reported to
have jumped to Buffalo. telegraphcd that
he would stick to the Brewers. Shaw was
with Detroit last year and was signed to
play with the Milwaukees for the coming
season.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
MAGNATES WORRIED.
Pittsburg Can Have an American
Tea oue Franchise for the Asking.

1t is threatened that the fate of the Ma
tional League will be decided by long-dis-
tance telephone out Of Pittsburg. when GER
tain magnates in the different cities take
turns talking with President Barney Drey-
fuss.
The president of the champion Pitts
burgs has received many messages from
National League magnates imploring him
not to think of jumping to the American, as
has been reported. and begging him to at,
tend the meeting. next week in New York.
Dreyfuss, who is in rPittsburg, said last
night:
Il will talk with some of the magnates
over the phone. Il have not decided about
the New York meeting l may, after hear
ing what some OF them have to say. 1 do
not care to discuss the probability of Pitts
burg going into the American League.
have not yet secured a'franchise. but l car
get one the moment I ask for it,
Evening star., 1902-03-24
EASY FOR GEORGETOWN.
Lafayette Defeated Saturday by tn
Score of Is to I.

Lafayette Defeated Saturday by the
Score of Is to 1.
Georgetown gained a decisive victory over
Lafayette In the opening game Saturday
afternoon on the local campus by the one
sided score of Is to I. The wearers Of the
blue and gray had things their own way
from the time that the umpire called play
BALI until the last man was declared out
The snap and vigor shown by the local
boys In the field and at the bat were highly
gratifying to their friends. Coach Suter
gave each candidate for the varsity trial
and each one acquitted himself creditably
The candidates this season have been un-
der the charge of a vigilant and experienced
coach and his efforts have brought out ex-
cellent playing material from the large
field that he had to choose from.
Indications are that the team is composed
of mighty wielders Of the willow. and the
way they landed on the curves of Johnston,
Lafayettes twirler, was pleasing to see
Under the charge of Coach Suter the young
sters have developed into fast and intelli-
gent base runners. and the manner In which
they made the circuit of the sacks was de-
cidediy inspiring.
Georgetown went after Johnston hammer
and tongs. In the first inning. and on errors.
wild pitching and five safe drives made six
tallies. In only the second and seventh In
nings did Georgetown fail to score. Blewett
did the most effective work during his short
stay on the rubber. but the twiriing of Fay
and Cox was very encouraging to the fol-
lowers Of the blue and gray.
Cox has peculiar delivery. and from the
swing Of his arm 1t Is hard to tell whether
the ball is to be delivered with an under or
over hand movement. His delivery was
very puzxling to the Pennsylvania batsmen
Mackay, who has not had so much practice
as his colleagues. was a little of in his
pitching, but he still has his benders. twist
ers and speed tucked safely up his arm.
which he will doubtless be able to deliver
when the occasion requires.
The catching OF Drill was all that could
be desired. He showed accuracy and quick
ness In throwing to the bases and caught
many runner. Rake and O'Donnell were
given trial behind the bat, and they
Evening star., 1902-03-24
Winning Owners at New Orleans.

When the racing season of 19O1-1902 end
ed at New Orleans Saturday afternoon there
had been distributed among 239 owners the
sum Of $245 1920.
There were 166 owners who won more
than $3.50 The owners who won more
than 81, 900, in the order Of their winnings,
were:
A Simons & Co.. $1O,S54; F'izer & Co.,
$3.50; James Arthur & Co. S9.s93; J. u.
Strobe, $6,034; George c. Bennett & Co.,
1,493; r. M. Westerfeld, $3.50; c. A.
Johnson & Co., s5,2H; e. Trotter & Co..
$500; Thomas Carey, $4,692; K. E. Wat
kins CO. $445s; George Mule; e ST. s. 49, f.
Orr & Co, S4,271; J. j. Ogles. $4,095: Mrs.
NJ. Goldblatt, ss $50; John Cal Co.. 80. 500;
gan Co.. $3.169.5o; c. X. Burdeau. $3.12O.
M. Foster. ;$s,115: Lemasney Bros 500;
w. l.. Hazelip, $2,S41; Daniels & Co., 81, TAB,
W. T. Laird, s2712; w. M. Sloan, $2.6 .6S5; J.
J: Marklein & Co, $3.50; I. A. Gay &
Sullivan. $2,2s5; J. D. Crimmins. jr., 81, 1874;
G; Muiholiand. s2074; Mrs: J. B. Brannon.
g, ,065; A. c. MccaHerty, $2,033; c. Jewett
& Co., s., ,029; S. = Tracey & Co., $1,000.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
aEoRGETowN's SCHEDULE.
Yale and Princeton Teams to Be Here
This Week

The following is Georgetown University 8
base ball schedule for the season Of 1902:
March &C. Lehigh at Georgetown; March
q, Yale at Georgetown; March %, Prince
ton at Georgetown: March 81, Princeton at
Georgetown; April 1, Yale at Georgetown;
April 9. Pennsylvania at Georgetown; April
5, Gallaudet at Georgetown: April 8, Cor
nell at Georgetown: April IL. Washington
American League club at Washington; April
IA, United States naval cadets at Annapo-
lis; April Is, Pennsylvania State College at
Georgetown; April 30. University of West
Virginia; May Z. Fordham at Georgetown;
May TO- Pennsylvania at Philadelphia; May
IA, Villa Nova College at Georgetown; May
H. Princeton at Princeton May 21, Dckin-
son at Georgetown; May "a. Fordham at
Fordham, N. Y; May 81. Yale at New
Haven, Conn; May %, Holy Cross at Wor-
cester, Mass; May 80. Amherst at Am
herst. Mass; May 81, Orange Athletic Club
at Orange, n. j.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
One-Sided Basket Ball.

down in defeat before the Y. M. c. A.
Saturday evening in the latters gymnasium
to the score of 25 to 6. The contest was
spirited throughout and many pretty plays
were executed. The visitors fought gal
lantly for the ground which was always
slipping from under their feet. Ellis had
the highest score. having landed the ball
safely in the net from field plays four
times. The playing of DAILY was also note
worthy James put up his usually good
game at center. Clum, Mooney and Scrog-
gins did the best work for the soldiers.
During the intermission the time was
spent in wrestling bout between Lefoe
of Carroll Institute and Clarke Of the Y. M.
c. A. The fall was secured by Clarke after
seven minutes and twenty seconds of hard
work
Evening star., 1902-03-24
.ssensss. .as ssssnelanee epush' out an the

stronger. stH5E
make q bid for honors In the pace-following
division. got in some good work yesterday.
ing lao, but his sf Ydrk was in the after
noon. He cove1Sd sS3en miles In eleven
minutes and eight seconds. which is very
fast for this time Of the year. Champion is
more advanced th hi4 training than Hail.
as he did considerable indoor work at the
Philadelphia meet last month.
The Coliseum tEack will present lively
appearance from now on, as many OF the
finish training. Floyd Mcfarland and Ed
die Bald are now on their way from Hot
Springs. Ed Spoener and his bunch Of
sprinters and pace followers, who have
been in Atlanta for the past month, will
also join the camp within the next two
weeks. The track is now In splendid con-
dition. III M
Evening star., 1902-03-24
JEFFRIES WILL FIGHT CORBETT.
Prefers to Go Against Bob Fitzsim'
mons First

SAN FRANCISCO, March 24.-Billy De-
laney, acting as manager for Jeffries, made
this statement when asked if he would ac-
cept the recent challenge issued by Corbett:
LAS yet l have had no official information
of Corbett's challenge, but should one be re-
ceived from him. in the event of Fitzsim-
mons withdrawal. we would not be averse
to giving him a match or any other good
man for that matter. Our first choice, how
ever of course, Is Fitzsimmons. In order
to pull of a fight In Los Angeles it would
have to occur previous to May 10, which
date the fistic carnival closes
Evening star., 1902-03-24
SEASONS FIRST RUN.
Levant Wheelmen Ready to Take the
Road

The Levant Wheelmen will make their
first run OF the season next Sunday out
the Bladensburg pike. Capt. Ed. S. Byrnes,
with his lieutenant. John McCabe, expects
to carry out the entire membership Of the
club. This organization is in excellent con-
dttion, having sixty members. The club
contemplates making many trips this sea-
son, and the road officers are now busily
engaged in mapping out runs Of easy en-
durance. What promises to be the greatest
smoker of the season comes off April 3.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
National, Pool Tourney.

In the first of the matinee games Satur-
day in the Brooklyn pool tournament Irving
Long of Nashville DEFEATED w. E. Mccune
of Boston by the score of 125 to Co. Longs
highest run, "a; McCune's, o. In the second
game Patrick H. Walsh Of New York won
out from II. p Stonf of Cleveland by u
score of 125 to 81 The winners highest
run was y and hfs opponent's %.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
Base Ball Notes.

Magnates and managers of clubs in the
Iowa State League are looking for a left
handed pitcher by the name Of Carr, and
say that he is located in Washington.
Georgetown came near losing couple of
Evening star., 1902-03-24
Parker and Bothner Draw.

The wrestling match between Harvey
Parker and GeoHge Bothner. which took
place in New York Saturday night, result
ed in a draw. The men wrestled until mid
hight, when the peliceg stopped the bout.
The bout was called at 1850, and for an
hour and half the wrestlers kept at each
other. but were unable to score. Parker
forced Bothner on the defensive from the
start and the manner in which the New
Yorker covered up was a feature of the
contest.
National League Meeting Postponed.
Owing to the sudden illRess Of John T.
Brush Of the Cincinnati club the National
League of Professional Base Ball Clubs
will not meet in New York city tomorrow.
as originally planned. but the magnates
will get together. ON April 1. one week from
tomorrow. Brush notified Freedman yes
terday that 1t would be Impossible Tor him
to come east for at least week. so
postponement was necessary. Meanwhile
Ebbets OF the BsookIyn club. who has had
the white flag flying for some time past.
has had talk with Robson OF st. Louis
Evening star., 1902-03-24

in Cleveland. They gave out statement
late Saturday night that "all would be
lovely in the base ball camp.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
AUDITOR REISER ANSWERS.
Files Demurrer and Reply to Petition
For Mandamus.

city Auditor Reiser has filed an an
swer and demurrer to the petition for
q writ Of mandamus which was recent
~ filed against him by Chief Devine
Of the fire department. The proceed
ings were instituted by the chief to
compel the auditor to pay him the
increased salary as provided in the or
dinance recently passed by the council
over the mayors veto.
Inc answer alleges that the chief IL
claiming the increased salary by vir-
tue or the provision Of section & chan
ter Is, OF the Session Laws of ITtab
1893 which is as follows: "The civ
council OF cities Of 1900 and more in
habitants shall have fun power TO in
crease or decrease the number of OFF,
GERS men, employees and agents i'm each
department and at any time 10 in
crease or decrease the salaries TO be
paid"
The auditor holds that this section
IN so far as II attempts TO alter tho
prohibition contained In section 22g of
the Revised Statutes, is unconstitution-
al as being an attempted amendment
OF that section and not being made In
conformity with the constitution relat-
ing 10 amendments. Section 225 pro-
Vldes that the compensation OF city
officers shall not be increased or dImin-
ished to take effect during the time for
which they were elected or appointed.
The auditors demurrer is a generai
one and he asks that a portion Of the
chiefs petition be stricken out as be-
ing immaterial surplusage and a con-
clusion OF law. He also asks that the
petition be dismissed.