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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
1T WASH GOOD CHANGE.
ANOTHER OF SECRETARY TRAcY's REFORMS
SUCCESSFUL.

ANOTHER OF SECRETARY TRAcY's REFoRdS
SUCCESSFUL.
one of the first changes in the administration Of
affairs al the Navy Yards by secretary Tracy was that
with regard 10 the method of sale Of Old and con
demned materials During the preceding adIninislrh-
ton il was subject of frequent complaint that two
or three wellknown Democratic iunk-dealers were
specialv favored at the auction sales, and that they
were enabled 10 purchase goods valued at hundreds Oh
dollar, for a few dollars. At enc particular sale
large derrick in fair ORDER boats etc, were Knocked
down 10 favored individuals even before the bidding
had stOpped at asonlshlngly low prices and a loss
IA the Government. Secretary Tracy demanded
new order Of things and appointed board to recon-
mend a method that would prove more hoenst ana
equitable to the Government.
THIS board recommended hat the auction sale system
be discontinued and that In the future all old and con
demned stores and materials be sold through sealed pro
posals This system initiated last dme aud after tine
sale some Of the disappointed professional buyers had
complaint made TO the Navy Department that the
new system had caused loss to tlie Government and
dissatisfaction to the bidders. Secretary Tracy ordered
the Captain Bunce Board to make a thorough and
minute investigation Of all the facts The investiga-
zion was exhaustive, and The report has been sent to
secretary Tracy In effect ii Is that all the require
ments of law complied with at the sale that
the goods removed by purchasers coresponded eX-
actIy In kind with those offered for sale. and that
variations In the quantity were covered by the term
more or less" i'm the schedules. TWO irregularities,
and these of a minor nature, we're discovered, DnJ
thsv resulted in loss whatever tOthe Government Inc
conid find no occasion for single suggestion looking
tD Improvement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
THE CRIMINAL COURTS BUILDING.
SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS INVESTIGATE
THE DELAY IN THE WORK:


THE DELAY IN THE WORK.
Mayor Grant Recorder Smyth, Controller Myers,
chamberlain Grain and Alderman Brown, all the
MANNERS of the Sinking Fund Commission, were pres
emf at Yesterdays meeting. Mr. Wilson, OF Thorh d
wilson architects for the new Criminal courts bniu
ing who had promised to explain why the WORK IS
not advancing according the contract reported that
he had visited the quarries at Keeseve, and 1ounu
seventy pieces Of stone in the hands OF the cutters SO
that further delay from the non-supply Of granite was
probable. .,.,.
Mayor Giant was not satisfied with Mr.. Wilson's
statement neither was Controller Myers. They sub
ieced the architect to incisve cross-examlnaton
regarding the chance of having the building completed
within the 500 specified days
~ do not believe that II will be finished within the
time said the Mayor "You started OIL well, but
YOU seem to hive got things all tangled up
Mr.. wilson in reply said that 1913 days of the
zoo according to his reckoning, had been used up
In two months the stonework would he finished ana
ninety days more would see the roof on
"Thats all very we'll TO listen TO-" said the Mayor
but know now that there will be more trouble ana
DELAY before YOU get through Mr.. Grant looked ms
If he had some "nside information which made MN
so positive
The Controller put in; of the building is not
under roof by winter there is no telling when we shall
get into it,"
"WelIs returned the Mayor, al it is not rooted by
that time there IS only one thing for us TO do' i"V
is to take the contracts and complete the constructor
ourselves" The Controller requested to Keep lie
Board advised IN relation to the progress made
The project of improving the Harlem River wafer
front at an expenditure Of several millions OF uol
lars was brought up by President Post OF tle DOCK
Department Controller Myers and 'ChahDell"H
Grain asked to arrange for public hearing wien
the taxpayers interested specially might present uer
opinions regarding Its advlsabty. Mr. Post put IN
request for more money as the proceeds OF the last
issue. $4,000 OF dock bonds, were exhausted ho
would like, he said, to have about $3'OOO'V'o inoe
right away. "as the needs Of the Department "ere
urgent" There was no response to his request
Mayor Grant said that there were numerous 'o"i-
plants against the management of the Staten lsahu
Ferry Company, the BAY Ridge branch especially ana
he had made personal investigation. The result was
that he had found many Objectionable features WlcI
ought 10 be corrected at once me wa! OF ieu'st e
Controller Myers who has the ferry leases III Ms ON
cal keeping, give the subject his attention Una see
If better accommodation, were not 0DtamDe loT te
public charges OF ncvlhN on iIie Terry De'Wccil
Thirty -foItlst. and Long lslahd Ci'! nave a9o OoS
mude
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
THE COURTS.
THE CoNoUEROR IS A SHIP.
JUDGE BENEDICT COULD NOT SEE WHY SHE

JUDGE BENEDICT COULD NOT SEE WHY SHE is
NOT.
Judge Benedict heard argument yesterday III tne
United States District Court I'm the libel OF FREDERICK
W. Vanderbilt against his yacht Conqueror. Inc YES
sci was built in England and bought thcfe Dy NI
Vanderbilt. lie brought her to this country anu Oo'
ector Fassett seized her because no duty was pu on
her lie contended that size was merchandise anu
subject to duty Just any other importation Wou'u
be. samuel b. Clarke. Of Root q Clarke counsel lor
Mr. Vanderbilt moved that the COnquerUr be rl'a''u
on the filing Of proper bOud, pending the disposition
Of the libel
United states Attorney Edward Mitchell Oppoed te
MOTION lie said that the law didn't permit 81 tle
bonding OF the yacht which should be treated rs Or
binary merchandise. Article 9,S49 ct the customs
Regulations said Goods Of which entry Is NOT per
fected at the expiration of the period allowed bl law
for the discharge of the cargo OF the importing FeaNe
will be taken possession OF by the Collector aS dA
claimed and placed in store TO be disposed OF accord
ing to law" The way TO do was to enter TIE yacht
declare her a. merchandise pay the duty under pro
test and then give the bond. Besides, Mr.. Mitchell
said the libel was suit Of repevn, which was for
hidden in the of properly detained under t~
revenue laws.
Judge Benedict broke in here: The Conquefor Is
n ship even II she is held TO be merchandise ana /
cannot see the sense Of having her tied up perhaps for
three wears pending this suit" The case WIS M
iourned until Friday, so that United states Marshal
JacObus could attach the bout
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
WOMEN VOTE AT SCHOOL ELECTIONS.

Grand Rapids. Mich. Sep s.-'Iore than usual IN
terest was manifested in Che school election YESTERDAY
owing to the complications growing 0ut Of the labor
difficulties earlier in the After participating
in the labol parade. Of the workmen went e VI"
polls with their wives and daughters and voting De-
came family affair The vote pOlled was the lar;e'
In years but the ief interest centred IN the wards
where women candidates were IN the field In INC
Eighth Ward Mrs. Goodrich defeated BY her maze
opponent while in the Ninth the women carried inc
day, electing Mrs Andrews by plurality Of fourteen
Mrs Andrews will be the only woman on the Boani
Battle Greek. Mich. sept. s:-The school eIecagr n
were candidates and both were elected by the larse
vote ever polled. Hundreds Of the most pIomllen.
women in the city visited the polls and cast their nv
ballot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
oU,BRELLIyG OVER 4 DISTRICT SCHOOL.

Kingston, sept. 8 (speciaD.-The NewPaltz school
difficulty arising from conflict of authority between
the local board of the state Normal Schools ana
trustee of District No. in that town, Is assamms
more threatening proportions. The board has locked
the trustees ont of the schO0lhouse and placed an
officer in charge with loaded firearms and fierce dos
John Cingman trustee, has order from the County
Judge directing the board to show cause for It's ac'ol
BY an act passed last winter the district was practically
consolidated with the Normal school, the debts being
r.st ordered by the taxpayers and the dstrd
affairs wound ND Then the district school was y
be closed and all the children Of school age 70 Or aa
mit+ed 10 the practice department Of the Norman
School This is stOutly objected 20, however Oy W.
Cingnan and his friends who claim possession OF me
property and have gone to the court TO establish uSI
Claim Superintendent Draper has confirmed ule
action Of the local board and instructor the trustees
to appear before him on september % al AIDahy'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
MR.. JEROME WANTS THE REPORT.

Judge Cowng, in General sessions last June. granted
Trovers Jerome counsel for Carlisle w. Harris, per
mission to inspect the minutes OF the Grand jury 50
that he could find out upon what testimony the in
dictmcnt against hi, client had been found Harris
is charged with poisoning his young wife Helen Nelson
Potts Harris Mr.. Jerome appeared before judge Cow
ing Yesterday To complain 3hat the transcript of the
minutes furnished him was imperfect as 1t contained
only reference to the result of the analysis Of the
vounc woman's stomach. IL became known that tie
DisrctAttorney had the full report of the chemist.
SO that Judge Cowing said that he would listen To-
morrow - any objections which the District Attorney
might have to letting Mr.. jerome see the report
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE RELIEF FUND.

The contributions received by the Mayors PARK
Place Relief Committee up to p. M YESTERDAY WERE
Letter Carriers Association, Local Assembly 4o.
Zoos X. OF L., $50; simon sterhe, @-O,
p,,otbars and employees $40: d. Master, 80; "a
Woman Typewriter 80 Eva and p Il. 81; E1hsoeh'
Wolff & Co.. $50 Mills & Coleman, 80 " III ms
Name 81; collected by Uhlfelder and Maunheln'
s1a so: employees of Ashe Jacket S49 49, COZ
Ieeted By T. Fairclough, S16 II; CannStaeter resi-
vereIn, 800 Daniel Webster Lodge, l. D. f. D Oh l.
a1o. collected by steve" Brodie. $24 IA; members
&c tbe produce Exchange, $25. The total amount re
celved by the committee was placed a. 9S ~ sa 40
my Tbn Tribnne YESTERDAY received $40 from E. f. NJ
T. r DE-: 81 from the Park Ridge Congregatlohai
Snnday-schoo Of Bergen County. \. j., ana @l4 rom
tbe employees of James Leach No. 50 Nassaust'' i0r
the relief fund
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
4 SECOND CHARGE AGAINST THE BANKER.

Bruno GOttschak, banker and dealer In European
bonds at No. 1921 East feminist. and proprietor OF
the European Central Banking Company, rear
raigned at the Jefferson Market Police Court yeser-
day. Complaint was made by Herman Benzel, of
No. 515 East Eighty -third-st. that Got'schalk had
kept 81 900 which Benzel had deposited with him
security when he employed Benzel as interpreter
Gottschalk yesterday handed back the 1000 to
Benzel, and the was dismissed. GOttschak
was charged by Gottfhed Zuck. of No f0s Avenue A,
with swndling him Of $50 by of a bogus Euro
pcan lottery bond. The case was adjourned until
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
HARKSMEN CHARGE FRA I'D.
WEAK POINTS IN THE ALLEGATIONS or THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TEAM.

WEAK POINTS IN THE ALLEGATIONS OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TEAM
The District of Columbia marlSsmen, who were
beaten by the New York team OF Creedmo0r Satur
day, in the contest for tho Hilton Trophy have made
charges against those conducting the shooting which
look ugly and which they find 1t difficult to prove
The defeated men published a number of charges IN
a Washington paper when they returned to that city.
The worst of these that the marking Of their shots
was made purposely incorrect TO nklead them. TO
understand this, an explanation of how shots are
marked at CreedmOOr is necessary. The targets are
arranged above a buletprOof pit which protects the
markers. WheE the target is struck. it is pulled
down into this pit the position of the shot is noted
the target is raised again. and then the marker
elevates signal long pole. For bulls eye
which is worth five points, he elevates white circular
disk For a shot worth four points, red disk; for
shot worth three points white and black disk; and
for a two-pont shot, black disk.
The markers supposed to hold the disks over
the position Of the shot, that the marksman will
know what the trouble was If he fails to score a
bulPs eve and will make allowance for the wind
etc These experts have long ago overcome the diff
Guilty Of holding their pieces true the main trouble with
them is 10 make sufficient allowance for wind light
distance conditions Of the atmosphere etc II Will he
seen what an enormous difference it makes 10 man
IL he Is deceived as to the position Of his shot. In
the Hilton Trophy Match, the position of each
shot, there also placed "spottiLg disk small
red disk, which left there till the next shot was
fired
What makes the serious accusation Of The Washing
ton team a weak one is that all in shooting
matches have coaches at their side, who watch the
targets through exceedingly powerful glasses, and who
can instantly tell what the fault If TIE shot fails
TO strike a bulrs eye. General Robbins assistants
nt range laugh at the impulatOr that the markers
cheated the Washington team Tho two teams
changed positions when they moved from the J00yaIi
range TO the 6O0yard, and those - authority say
positively that the markers did not know who
shooting at the targets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
READY 10 SHIP FLoUR TO CUBA.

Chicago, Sept. (speciaD.-'The hrst hour shppN -
Cuba under the new reciprocity treaty with Spain viii
he made by the Haines Milling Company, Of three
Rivers. Mich The treasurer, David IL. Hanes, calei
on Commissioner Hoyne to-day to get Information 70
earding Spanish weight. Now that the Cuban duty On
aour has been removed, Mr.. Haines said his company
WAS about TO send large quantities of flour TO Havana
but the Cuban dealers required the Hour TO De N
sacks of 200 pounds each, Spanish weight lie dd ho'
I,o,y what the Spanish weights WERE and he was ~
ferTed to some Of the big importing houses that ha'
in Cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
~ A11EGED CONSTELLATION DENIED.

St. Louis, sept. s.-The recent publication 70 tH
effect that a consolidation Of the leading wFoasF
iron pipe manufacturing concerns Of the country uno
the name OF the National Tube Works Company w
about TO be cOnsummated with capital OF 1oVo"'
has called forth an explanation from James B. Meyoe
manager OF the American Tube and Iron Conpan',
who states that no such consolidation Is contemp''o
and that the reports probably arose rom the reore
,io ~ the one large Eastern concern manufacturing
Wrought iron nine and boiler tubes, by c0nsoldAul,s
Win some lesser iron mills, over which II areS"
eXerted some control.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
TUE STRUCTURES STRENGTH.
EVIDENCE ABOUT THE TAYLOR BUILDING
rxprRrs TESTIFY ABOUT ITS CAPACITY TO sus-
TAIN WEIGHT.

rvprprs TESTIFY ABOUT ITS CAPACITY TO sos-
TAIN WEIGHT.
,o testimony Yesterday at the inquest in the case
.ho ,,ictms of the Park Place disaster was ene"'
,ort Persons who supposed TO nave s0.
ne hnowIed.oe of the capacity OF beams anu e'
to spstan weight told the jury their opinion %
botber the Taylor Building was overloaded OF pOo
rle inquest was held In Room No. 49, CltS "'''i
rrho first witness was Edwin Dobbs, carpenter a'"
t,Idor of No. 2O5 West Forty thirdst, who was con-
,od that an explosion had caused the collapse VI
Ana s.ructure lie sought by elaborate matlematlo"i
calculations TO convince the jury that the Dulih"e
had not been overloaded. lie had examined inc p"n
ing after It's fall. The beams were OF wiue pAIe' ~
tbe Orders Of Georgia pine OF large size. lie Ha1
,ockoned that it would take weight OF Dab pouhu'
20 zach SQUARE foot of the fourth floor OF the building
a., break the floor down. The girders, he said were
cauoble of supporting weight OF Is IL tons eaoii
tbe beams would sustain IL tons each lie thousn'
mat the building strong enough to bear all "'o
weight which had been put Oh It,
Mr. Leo, one Of the jurors VINO is an afchtec'
,ben cross examined the witness and made him admit
that the glrder would reach its breaking point uhoer
half the strain which the beams could stand Ihere
were Twelve beams each capable Of supporting . IL
tons total of AZ TONS while the girder on which these
beams rested could support safely only Is IL IONS
About half the strength OF the beams was supernuou'
In a measure, therefore.
Captain Slevgn of the Second Precinct saw inc "oiN
men remove two of the bodies from the RUNS. lie
did not think that the persons had been killed by
an explosion.
Louis ID. Berg, an architect of No. III Broad"ay'
and professor OF architecture In the Brooklyn lnsuue'
testified next. lie gave it as his opinion that there
had been an explosion. Jacob Lehman, II CLERK IN
the Coroner's Office. testified that about thirty Oh the
bodies which had been recovered we've not burned III te
! least.
Herman Friedman, an empl0ye OF Liebler ~ haa>''
testified that about two weeks before the ACCIDENT
he saw workmen roll two barrels Of beuzine INTO
Rosenfeld's store. The inquest then adjourned
until to-day.
In charging the september Grand jury in Generai
Sessions yesterday, Judge Fitzgerald said; III IS
proper that should direct your attention to the recent
! depOrabe catastrophe which shocked this community
OccasiOneu considerable loss OF life, and brought suef
| ing and anguish to great many homes. am III
! formed that the DistTctAttomey OF the county j.
now Investigating the cause OF the Park Place disaster
with the view OF determining whether or not criminal
| culpably attaches to any person or persons ana
! am confident the examination Of the DbtrctAtOrney
will be a thorough one and that you viii cooperate
with him for the enforcement Of the laws " secure
public safety aud the lives Of the Citizens
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
no oroRrM TO DISCUSS RAPID TRANSIT.

There has been considerable disappointment lately
owing TO the fact that there have been meetings
Of the Rapid Transit Commission Tuesday Is the
day appointed for the weekly meetings Of tn. Com
mission, but for several weeks quorum
has not been present and meeting was held yester
day because quorum could not be secured. 1t WAS
said at the Office Of the Commission that meeting
might DC held Friday, when, II was expected,
quorum would be present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09

Rock Island. ILL.,. sept. (SpeciaD,-The Board %
Army Orcer, to locate the terminus OF The Hennes'
Canal. composed Of General o. NJ. Poe Captain W. y
Marshall and Major Alexander Mackenzie. is IN s'eS'n
here The forenoon devoted 20 the recep'lop %
committee from the HOcp Island Improvement AsS'~
tion with resolutions fayorng the northern route do.
Rock River This afternoon the Board mspee'e" vs. ,,
,Jops routes. IL is expected that the Board VIZ W.
.,'i, bare a dav o. Two until the report hnaiN 49, ~
, he tsrminns Of the Hennepin Canal is iornud''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
ONE MEMBER on THE OCEAN, AYOrHER Id.

rho Police BOARD could have no meeting yesterday
President MacLean WHO recently surprised MS COL
leagues by going to Europe, was said to De oI 'ie
ocean. returning Commissioner MeClaVe was III II
Blncll Rock Conn. where he went last week 10 'dAo
a rest with his family In their summer home ho
had been attacked with erysipelas in the head IL was
said Yesterday and he kept in doors by the aa
vice of his physician He sent word to Ponce heao-
charters that he might be able to attend meeting on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
rn SIZE MRS. HANNAH GRAIN.

The Park Place disaster has been taken l'o 'ou,V
.odro, "a petersen. the son Of Andrew Petersen, who
lent tbe restaurant in the building which fell was
one Of the victims. Letters of administration "ete
granted to Andrew yesterday upon the estate OF MS
son for the purpose of bringing SUIT against it9
Hannah Grain the owner of the building Tor causing
hi sons death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
GETTING READY TO OPEN THE SCHOOLS.

The Board of Education will meet this afternoon
for the first time this fall The schools will not open
until next Monday, but IL the usual thing for the
Board OF Education to meet before the session begins
The Committees Buildings, Furniture and
Finance held meetings yesterday afternoon. They
transacted roune business and prepared for the busI
ness OF the year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
A UNIFORM PITCH FOR PIANOS.

The monthly meeting Of the Piano Manufacturers
Association held yesterday at No. 40 East Four
feminist William :. Wheelock presided The
question OF a uniform pitch discussed at consider
able length. 1t Is expected that standard pitch
will be adopted by the association at Its meeting next
moath.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
Skins on Fire

With that most agonizng. burning, and itching OF
skin torures Eczema Is the condition OF thousands
who will welcome the knowledge that single ap-
picaton OF the CUTlCURA REMEDIES will afford
instant relief and point to speedy and permanent
cure Eczema Is the greatest Of skin diseases, CUTI
CURA IL the greatest of Eczema cures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
ryvEJ1IyG OF A GRANT STATUE.

Chicago sept s.-Evcry civil and m,n us !,
organization in the United states has been iiN"ou -
,ke part in the exercises attending the un' nv, %
IF the Grant statue in Lincoln Park IN 'hs wy d,
october g. Half rates have been secuieu U" my
he railroad lines running into the ety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09

fortunate negllbors who own cows Tomorrow
morning many more will join forces against the mlE
men. and this number will be increased by more as
rapidly a, their present STOCK OF milk tickets becomes
exhausted When the Beard Of TrIst3c, meet again
bov vi Ie uetiliOued 10 ,lasS the mkmen under the
head Of pedlers and compel them 70 pay license a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09

THE BOY BURGLARS HELD FOR TRIAL

julius Liedernan thirteen years old. Of No. 80
Ten Eyok-st. Brooklyn; John Murphy, twelve years
old Of No. $50 West sixteenth-st; William Crowley.
thirteen years old, Of No OIL East Fourteenth-st.
ana John Dugan nine years old, OF No. 500 East
Ffftee nth-st who were arrested Monday night for
breaking the window OF Edward Hughess plumber
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
MAxY o0MpLAIxrs AGAIxsr The Gas WORKS.

MINI OOMfl@dAAIo AbdIASI IHE bdS hUhhS.
President Andrews, OF the standard Gas Company,
was again at the Office Of the Health Board yesterday,
and he met there by residents OF the district west
Of the cOmpany's works at ehundred and fifteenth
st. and the East River. They had long list OF per
sons vino complain about the bad odors from the
works. II is expected that the Health Board at Us
next meeting will take some action to abate the
uIIisa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
WESTERN UNIONS USUAL DJVIDryD

The Executive Committee Of the Western Union Tele
graph Company yesterday recommended the board Of d.
rectors which VIII meet to-day declaration Of the usual
quarterly dividend OF per cent The statement % be
published to-day viii show heavy increase surplus