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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-20
ORDINATION SERVICES.
John Bailey Kelly Becomes Minister of
Presbyterian Church.

The ordination as a minister of the gospel
of Mr.. John Bailey Kelly. son of Rev. DR..
Joseph T. Kelly, pastor of the Fourth Pres
byterian Church. took place in that edifice
last evening before a large congregation.
The ceremony of ordination was conducted
by the officials of the presbytery of Wash
ington city.
Rev. DIR. William ]. Hutchinson, moderator
Of the presbytery. presided over the services
and presented to the candidate for orders
the constitutional questions. The opening
anthem was sung by the choir of the
church. after which Rev. DR.. B. F. Bittin-
ger invoked a blessing upon the young
preachers career. Rev. Dr. D. c. Mcleod
read the scriptural lesson. and Rev. DR.. A.
s. Fiske. pastor Of Gunton-Temple Church
delivered the ordination sermon. DR.. Fiske
in referring to the chosen work of the
young minister as missionary in foreign
fields told of the difficulties that must be
conquered in the work and urged steadfast-
ness of purpose and conservation to Gods
service.
The ordination hymn. which was written
by Mr.. Kellys grandmother. Abby N. Bal
ley, in 1856. was then sung by the congre
cation. The prayer Of ordination was Of
fered by DIR. Kelly, the father of the candi-
date. and Rev. DR.. George N. Luccock pas
tor of Metropolitan Church. delivered the
charge. The closing prayer was made by
Rev. DR.. A. w. Pitzer. DR.. Kelly pro-
nounced the benedictfon.
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MORRIS PARK RACES.
Luke Ward Breaks Down After Win
ming a Game Contest.

So keenly fought was the six furIong han
dicap at Morris Park yesterday, with the
result in doubt up to the very last stride
and six horses spread across the track so
close together that a blanket would have
covered ali of them, that the great crowd
presep. Were wild with excitement. To cap
the climax, the winner, Luke Ward, went
so lame that his jockey. Bullman, dis
mounted on the first turn. and 1t was said
that he really broke down half furlong
from the finish.
This was the race of the day beyond ques-
ton. The Musketeer. whose owner feared
that he would not come down the incline
well. was beaten about ten inches. st
Daniel was closing like lion. and Fu-
turia, Homestead and Knight of Harlem
were right the heels of the first two.
Luke Wards ,gameness in winning after
breaking down elected much favorable
comment.
James Galway's famous colors,-bla ok,
yellow sleeves, red cap-were first past the
post in the Baychester stakes, worth 81 $40
to the winner, who was Brigand, thanlse to
the peculiar tactics of the other riders.
Brigand was the last off, but the other
horses left so big gap open next the rails
that Fuller showed his mount along, and
by the time three furlongs were covered
he was in front. 1t was not until they
were well down the hill that Reliance. the
to favorite, began to close on Brigand,
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LOCAL COLLEGE GAMES.
Georgetown's Last Contest Before the
Northern Trip.

The Georgetown University base ball
team will play its last game for the sea-
son on the home field tomorrow afternoon
at 30 o'clock, when the defenders of the
blue and gray will meet the nine from
Columbian University. The arrangements
for the contest were completed by Mana ger
Thompson of the Georgetown team this
morning. The game tomorrow afternoon
promises to be closely contested. and the
local college fans have eyinced consider
able interest in the outcome of the contest,
Since both teams are from this city, 1t is
likely that a strong delegation from both
institutions will be on hand TO lend encour-
agement to their respective teams
The coaches on the two mines have been
putting the boys through hard practice
the last few days in anticipation of ar
rangements being made for trial of each
others proweSs on the diamond. and a
good article of ball will no doub- be wit
messed by those attending the game.
The Georgetown team will leave the city
friday morning for the north. The Eine
will be absent from the city ten days, and
will meet several of the large college teams
during the trip.
\ game between Gallaudet and George
town is scheduled for this afternoon on the
Iatter's field. The Gallaudet boys have
shown up strong this season. and The final
score will likely be close.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-20
ROBBED OF HIS WATCH.
Practical Joke Played on outfelder
Hoffman Of the Athletics.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat
Players of the Philadelphia club gave
Hoffman, the Athletics leftfieldcr a scare
after last Sundays game that he will not
soon forget. Hoffman is in the habit Of
leaving his door unlocked when he leaves
the hotel. After Sundays game Hoffman
left his vest, containing wad of money
and gold watch in the pockets. Without
a thought Of possible burgt,ra Hoffman
left the room.
He failed to lock the door. The other
members of the team would take advantage
of an opportunity to teach HOFFMAN a les
son. He had scarcely left the room when
several of the players entered and carried
watch vest and all off with them.
When Hoffman returned from his jaunt
about the streets. one of tho players. being
In on the joke, asked him tie time. Hoff-
man reached in the watch pocket OF his
trousers. but found no watch. as it was
present from admirers, Hoffman made
Decline for his room. He searched every
nook and corner for the vest and watch
but neither could be found.
Rushing downstairs he informed Chief
Clerk Ryan of his loss. I.yan, not being
in on the joke. had the house detectives in
stitute search. All OF Sunday night and
part of yesterday the search was continued
Hoffman was very much put out at the
loss of his watch. and was about to give
up the search, when "Topsy" IIartsel ap-
pronched him and asked him what he
would give for the return of his lost time
piece. Hoffman offered cash prize of $50.
Hartsel went down in his pocket, produced
the tmepiece. and. handing 1t over to the
astonished Hoffman, told him Of the joke.
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CONFERENCE HELD.
Forty-Third Meeting Of Representa-
tives Of Congregational Churches.

t1VeS OF CongfeSaClonaI SuuICueS.
The forty-third meeting of the Washing
ton conference of the Congregational
churches. which was held yesterday in ,le
Lincoln Memorial Temple. 18th and X
streets was brought to a close last even
ing. The conference includes churches of
the District, Maryland, northern Virginia
and a portion of southern Pennsylvania,
nearly all of which were represented at the
sessions of the meeting yesterday.
At the session last evening Rev. j. l..
Ewell of Howard University conducted
the devotional exercises. An address on
the Evolution of the Soul was made by
Rev M. Ross Fishburn, pastor of the Mount
Pleasant Church. Cheerful Giving" was
the theme of an address delivered by Rev.
Dr. S. M. Newman of the First Congrega-
tional Church, who in his talk emphasized
the consecrated spirit which prompted the
giving to the advancement of Christ's king
dom.
The morning session was held at 10
o o'clock. Rev. D. W. Montgomery, pastor
of Fifth Church, conducted the devotional
services Addresses were made at this
session by Rev Franklin Noble, D. D., of
Falls Church, who took for his theme Ne
cessity of Conservation Rev. T. M. Baed-
enkoff Phi. D., pastor of Canton Congrega-
tional Church of Baltimore, Md, on Con
secraton of Time" and Mr.. John B. Sic
man of this city on "Consecration of
Money" Rev. George H. Bailey, Phi. D., of
Westminster Church. Salt Lake City, Utah.
also made brief address at the morning.
session. At 1890 an adjournment was
taken to the Sunday school room, where
collation. had been prepared by the ladies
of the church.
At o'clock the afternoons session con-
vened, when Rev. c. II. Kershaw of Hern
don, Va, conducted the devotional exer-
cises. The subjects of the addresses and
the speakers of this session were fol-
lows: "Consecration of Service" by Rev.
A. c. Garner. pastor of Plymouth Church
of this city; "Consecration of Thought and
Methods" by Rev. ]. w. Chickering of this
city; "Consecration of Peculiar Talents,
by Mr.. D. NJ. Henderson of Baltimore, and
"Consecration of Influence" by Rev. Oliver
Huckel, d. ID.
Rev. S. M. Newman of the First Church
Rev. D. w. Montgomery of the Fifth
Church and Rev Alexander c. Garner of
Plymouth Church were appointed a COM
mttee to draft suitable resolutions of SYM
pathy and regret over the death of Rev. 3.
w. Seymour, recently of he Fifth Church
The next meeting of the conference will be
held in the First Congregational Church of
this city in November
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-20
FOOD FOR THOUGHT.
How the "Fans" Unjustly "Roast"
Losing Team.

From the Detroit Free Press.
One week has served to mark won
drous change in the minds of the majority
of Detroit fans, who allowed the local club
to come home discredited aggregation.
because of a disastrous road trip and are
now again loudly touting it as pennant
possibility because of a very successful
week on the home grounds. The team
stands now. with the tickle public. just
about where it did at the conclusion OF
the first home series of six games The
loss of few, a thing not at all improh-
able should the present batting streak
slump would probably make the knockers
busy again. In base ball, as has been re-
peatedly pointed out, 1t seems to make
much difference whose OK is gored. De
troit went away and won two games out OF
ten. The team had hardly a friend left In
the town. and was at once picked as Il
certain tail-ender. New York comes west
on a road trip and, of her first five
games played. drops four. winning one,
exactly the same proportions DIS the De-
troit road victories. So far as has been
noted. no fan has derided the Gothamites.
and none has held the record of this pres
ent trip as indicative that the New YORK
club is poor one, as foreshad ,winS =
poor finish in the league race. CoEsidera-
ton is never given to the home team when
it has a losing streak, though 1t IS ever
extended to the we'll touted visitor. That is
one of the oddities of base ball.
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BIG AUTO RACE.
Vanderbilt and Ted Sloane Qualified
Yesterday

c. Gray Dinsmore. w. X. Vanderbilt, jr.,
and Tod Sloane were among the Ameri-
cans who qualified at Paris. yesterday, for
the section of the Paris Madrid automobile
race. which starts from Versailles at 3
o'clock next Sunday morning.
Foxhall Keene and W. T. Dannat have
qualified for a section that starts one day
earlier.
Mr. Vanderbilt said: = i~'i'+
This is the heaviest machine I have ever
had and the Paris Madrid race will be it's
first trial. I have made preliminary run.
of course in order to learn the main diff
culties. Most of the way is In an excellent
condition and promises fast time
One of the judges asked Mr.. Vanderbilt
what was the position of automobling in
America and in reply he said that it was
practically killed. owing to adverse legisla-
ton, speed limits and poor roads.
Although Mr.. Vanderbilt did not disclose
the power of his machine. it is understood
that it has ninety-two horse power.
Vanderbilts number is CO. which makes
his start an hour after the first racer Rolls.
the English crack. is No. 50, and starts just
before Mr.. Vanderbilt.
There are 31f entries In all.
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NAvY's POSITION.
Statement Issued Giving Cause OF
Breaking With West Point.

The Navy Athletic association, which has
entire charge of athletics at the Naval
Academy, Annapolis has, through its ex-
ecutive committee, issued statement
which defines the nayys position on the
disputed question which brought about the
cessation of athletic relations between
Annapolis and West Point. The differences
of opinion which caused the rupture was
whether or not modified form of eligible
ity rules should obtain in future contests
between the institutions. Annapolis insist
ed that they should and West Point was
equally firm in the stand that the fnstitu-
tons should continue to, be absolutely I'M
trammeled.
The rules as suggested by the navy dlo
not touch PROFESSIONALISM, but simply de-
clared that no student should be eligible to
play who had represented any first team
of college giving an A. b. degree for four
years and that no students should play who
had been on such a first team until he had
been at the academy which he entered at
least one year. West Points position on
this proposition was that the fact of the
large number of students at Annapolis is
compensated for the higher age of admis-
sion at West Point.
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PROFESSIONAL GOLF.
Ball and Douglas Halve SO Holes on
Washington Course.

Members of the Washington Golf and
Chevy Chase Clubs hung up good-sizei
purse yesterday for match between pro-
fessionals, Donald Ball of the former and
James Douglas of the latter club. In the
morning eighteen holes were played and
In the afternoon another eighteen. and at
the end of the days work honors were
even, neither player having a stroke the
better of the other The exhibition was
good one, and being played on the Wash
ington Golf Club course. it was expected
that Mr.. Ball would have somewhat the
better of it, but Mr.. Douglas kept close 10
his opponent all the way. and at the end
of the morning round had taken but one
more stroke than the first named. In the
afternoon neither player did SO well as In
the morning, and on this round Mr. Doug
las covered the eighteen holes in one less
stroke than Mr.. Bali, making halv1ng or
the thirty-six holes played.
There was large gallery of interested
golfers on hand at both the morning and
afternoon play. and the exhibition by the
professionals was enjoyed by everybody.
Following are the cards of both players
for the morning and afternoon rounds:
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HIGH-PRICED HORSE.
$35 900 Said to Have Been Paid for
Major Daingerfield.

w. B. Leeds. once known as the 'Tfn-
Plate King is now the owner of Major
Daingerfeld. the colt that won a small for
tune for Diamond Jim Brady last season
The price was not made public. but it was
variously reported at $4,000. $4,000 and
$35. 900.
Mr.. Leeds will make bold bid to secure
some of the rich plums of the turf. So far,
his efforts have not been crowned with
success. The two colts Nevermore and Gin
quevalli, that he bought from Andrew Mil
Ter, have proved failures to date and have
repeatedly been beaten.
At the Jamaica track he purchased Julia
NJ for $3.50. This Texas-bred filly won
one race for Mr.. Leeds. his only victory on
the turf.
Before Major Daingerfield passed into the
hands of Mr.. Leeds he was examined by a
veterinary surgeon. The examination
proved satisfactory and the Realization
winner changed owners.
The colt will be reserved for the Suburban
handicap. He may start in an overnight
event at the latter part of the Gravesend
meeting in order to take the rough edge off
his training. but the real issue is the COney
Island Classic
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augurated the movement for the organtxa
ton of this association. The clubs that
have signified their intention OF Joining
are: the Ariel Rowing and Arundel Boat
Clubs of this city. the Analostan. Potomac
and Georgetown Boat Clubs of Washing
ton, the Old Dominion Boat Club of Alex
mond. Va. Mr. Williamson sent out letters
to the officers of the out-of-town clubs.
and he has received by mail the favorable
indorse ment Of his movement from all Of
them.
The idea of organizing the Southern As
ISOLATION Of Amateur Oarsmen-which
name has already been selected for the
body-is to bring the clubs closer together
and to have open regattas In which all
will be represented.
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THE CHURCH LEAGUE.
Fourth Presbyterian Defeated Calvary
in Close Game

The Fourth Presbyterian Church nine of
the Amateur Athletic Association of the
Washington Churches defeated the Cal
vary Baptist Church team yesterday after
noon on the Columbia road diamond by IL
to 10. Cunningham, who was in the box
for the Presbyterian team. made a great
record. striking out sixteen men. On the
other hand Dudley, for the Baptist team.
had seven strikeouts to his credit. 1t looked
as IL the yictors were going to shut out the
Baptist boys. as the latter did not score I'M
til the fourth inning. while the Presby-
terians had six tallies to their credit. In
the sixth inning the Calvarys landed on
Cunningham's curves and drove the leather
all over the field, scoring four runs. Both
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and at the finish he seemed to be going
stronger that Mr.. Galway's colt, who. how
ever was then beginning to feel the effects
Of early pace making. Rigdom. making
his first appearances. tan up very fast on
the outside, as they made the turn for
home but failed to-come down hill well,
and Sun Gold, finishing strong. was third.
Heavy bets were made on Flying Jib, who
w 5sn RnDiaf fnish on Aector Jessu0 IN the
second race was far frem satisfactory The
colt had plenty OF speed. but when Burns
brought Inhexible over alongside him, Jen-
kirs seemed to go all to pieces and the
result was a head victory for Mr. Whit
ney's colt. which. with equally good rid
wen by the latter. Masedo was third
che colors of r. HI. McC Potter were
seen for the first fne in the east yester.
day when his colt The Carmelite, slash
o. Appleby and others. won from i field of
selling platers. The Carmelite is trained
by Fred. Burlew. AS high as 20 to 1 was
quoted against the colt. but 1t was quick
the finish however. and If st. Sever had
gotten OF On even terms Tho Carmc!:te
would net have won.
Gwynne Tompkins bid up the winner.
Vino was bought in by his owner for $;;pl5.
en- advance of $)OO. st. Sever was claimed
Ly H. d. Brown for 8. 100. The Carme!ite's
work was good for the race. some say six
furlnnss in 10. The colts owner r.eid
siS.WA, last fall for Knight Of tie Thi.tle
to place at the head of his stud in sussex,
n. J. The Carmelte never ran before.
FoSi,.ll. keene's very bloodhke flly
Stolen Moments, withstood whipping I'm
ish ami defeated, by head. Alfred Fe:i-
theratuEe Mesmer. in the maiden race.
and when led back to her stable was vo-
rae'ously muriching bunch Of hay which
her delighted attendant had given her.
"B.Hy Timmons' Wyefield, the ;,aceniak-
er, finished third and the disappointing
Ink was again unplaced.
De -Souza ON Past made the running In
the fifth race, and when Burns got ready
he moved up on Torchlight, who won cas-
lily II. F. Meyer. late OWNER of Miss
Nancy. bid up Torchlight, but Daily bought
her IN for 1900 an advance Of 1913.
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BASE BALL AT CHEVY CHASE.
Bachelors Defeated Benedicts in Five
Inning Game.

The third game of the series between the
married and single men of the Chevy Chase
Golf Club was won by the latter by score
Of 20 to IL. The single men took two. While
the married men only managed to get the
second by a small margin. The Bachelors
put up a good game yesterday. Capt Por-
ter. who was in the box for the victors. was
very effective and kept the hits OF the Or
ponents we'll scattered. The feature of the
game was the fine fielding of Mr.. Mccain
mon. The line up and score:
Bachelors-Porter D.; wilkins, c.; Chamberlain.
h.; r. Huidekopsr. 2b.; F. Huidekoper, S.; Ne
Cannon. sb.; F. Newbold. L.; Larcombe' c.t'; L.
Moore. IF.
Married Men-Dennison. p. lunmsrriedl; Hibbs'
c.; Mitchell 3d., lb; w. o. Bird. 2b.: De StD0ur,
SIS, p; Reber 1b.. p; Colfelt L.; Story, cf;
NewbOld IF.
The score by innings:
hachelOrS.
Married Men @ 2 oil
Umpires-Major McCawley and Mr.. Clark
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National League Clubs Standing.

The Senators opened their series in Cleve-
land yesterday with defeat. the Blues
winning by the one-sided score of . to 1.
The elongated ClaI ence Wright was on the
rubber for the Clev Glands, and as he pitch
ed one of his best games, there was moth
ing to 1t but a procession of Senators going
forward and backward from the bench to the
plate. Wright's arm went back on him the
latter part of last season, but a long rest
at Hot Springs has evidently fully restored
its usefulness, as yesterdays victory would
indicate. But three hits were made by the
Senators, one each by Ryan, Carey and
Coughln, Scoops" getting triple for his.
On the other hand Orth's exhibition was
one of his poorest, the Clevelands hammer
ing the ball all over the lot, seven of the
twelve hits being good for one or more
extra bases. In the face of this lombard
ment the Senators stood up well, but two
misplays being made. and both of these
went against Robinson, at short, who went
through the game with a bad ankle.
Charley Hickman. one of the most pop
ular players that ever donned uniform.
took particular liking to Orth's delivery
and hammered out home run. triple and
a single. Wright also batted well, getting
a double and a triple.
The best fielding for the Senators was
done by Martin, at second. and Clarke.
The new second baseman pulled down
couple of safe hits, and in catching the
runners trying to steal he performed like
an artist. Bill Clarke got the true location
of second early in the game, and the way
he nailed the fleet-footed Bay opened the
eyes of the Cleveland spectators.
Washington hung up its only run in the
first inning. Ryan getting away from the
plate with pass to first and George Carey
OPPORTUNITY coming to the fore with his
triple.
Tho C'IeyeIandS got one run in the first
two In the third and in the eighth they
simply hammered the ball, six runs having
been garnered when the last man went
out.
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ASCENSION DAY SERVICES.
Celebration by the Several Local Com
manderies of Knights Templar.

The several Communicates of knights
Templar will tomorrow evening cele-
brate Ascension day. Each command
cry will assemble at its asylum at $50
pm. in full Templar uniform. for the pur-
pose of attending divine service In con-
junction with the other Communicates or
knights Templar of this jurisdiction. De
Molay Mounted Commandery, No. (Which
has charge of the arrangements), will es-
cort the other Communicates to the Nc
Kendree M. Z. Church, Massachusetts ave-
nue. between 9th and 10th streets. where
the services are to be held. The lines Will
be formed on 10th street, with the right
resting on + street
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AMERICAN LEAGUE GAMES.
Boston, 8; Detroit, 2.

Detroit. playing at home yesterday. was
defeated by Boston. B to 2. Dinneen
pitched splendid ball until the ninth inning
when the Tigers drove two runs over the
plate Mulln also did well, but was I'M
lucky in getting Boston's hits and Detroit's
errors together. Both pitchers struck out
a total of nineteen batsmen.
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Easy Victory for Corbett.

young Corbett' easily disposed OF. Jack
Keefe Of East st. Louis at st. Louis last
night. knocking him out in the third round.
Keefe started out well and kept Young
Corbett busy blocking in the first round.
Corbett encouraged Jack in the second
round, going 20 the floor once. In the
third Keefe sailed in with great determine
ton. A right to the stomach and left
swing on the Jaw by Corbett ended hostili-
ties, Keefe being completely knocked out.
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Winner Must Play Davidson

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va, May 20.-The third lawn
tennis tournament for the championship of
Virginia in mems singles and doubles will
be held on the courts of the Country Club.
this city, beginning June and continuing
three days The winner in the champion
ship singles. for which trophy is offered.
will be required to play the present cham
pion, ]. c. Davidson of Washington, D. c.
Mr.. Davidson will be here to play this
match June IL.