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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-09
CLOSE OF THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

Magnolia springs, Fla. March (SpeciaD.-The lawn
tennis tournament Of the Magnolia Lawn Tennis ClIo
was brought to a most successful termination mere
on Friday when the few remaining matches were de-
cded in addition to the final match in the doubles
which was without doubt the feature Of the day. Tho
consolation prizes in both singles and doubles were
decided as we'll as the handicap singles In this contest
A. f. Wright was the scratch man. and although COM
peled TO give large odds to his opponents he worked
his way into the final round, and defeated oy o. o.
Smith 10 whom he gave 80. The double match OK
the final round between O. 5. Campbell and a. H.
Wright and r. Y. Beach and II. NJ. Billings brOughs
ont some good tennis and although the former pair won
the match I'm straight SETS Beach and Billings MADE
Gallant effort 10 win and came near capturing the
second and third sets, which were lonS deuce Ones
There being no other matches TO be played most OF tho
visiting players left here for st. Augustine TINS morn
ing Appended are the scores:
Omen doubles final round-O. :. Campbell and A. Z.
1O-S. :, =, $50. 49,.
Consolation doubles. first round-li; v. Jones ana
r. smith beat L. +. Baumgarten and l. H. COOKE,
Cd 3-6. 10. Final round-H V. Jones ana
b. smith beat q. :. smith and J. H. Keld' %, o-l'
Handicap singles, second round-T II. Cooke gy'
Ing IA heat j. II: Reid. 81, O.. \. +: VIRGIN,
giving Is, beat H. V. Jones. %. 81. b. slnMh
heat T. p. Baumgarten even. 10, O., G. . smith;
givine i5 beat l. Gawtry. 80, 90, g. Third
round-A. +. Wright. giving 80. beat T. H. Cooke,
- ct e. q. ;. smith beat b. Smith. giving
ID - 6-3. Final match-G. >. smith beat ~ L"
Wright giving 30, G-3, o-3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-09
NOT 4 TARTIR. But 4Y'AMERIC4y.

IL was in an English railway "carrace.' quiet IN
man watched two others showing eah Other
tricks with cards Finally Of the pair took three cards
I'd hogan towing with them dextcrousy throwing them
face downward and asking the other to pick our one which
no had rreviou,y been allowed to The second ono OF
the palr succeeded choosing the right one every time
qey fell TO betting over the cards and the second man
Continued to pick out his card and to win.
Finally apparently in despair the man who handed the
cards invited the 70 como over ana JOIN them
lie consented chccriuy and took his turn at naming the
card for small His succc,s seemed to irT'te the
man who throw three cards and after holding up u"
ace and turning 10 down he said
81 Will nov bet YOU pounds that cannot select
the ace when the cards fall"
Throw the cards" said the quiet man, 'and may
bet" Then h. placed his finger on one OF them
THAT he said. LOOKING up with keen glance 'scenis
"A ba the acc. but viii discard that Now there
are two cards left and will be, you hy pounds that
can select the ace"
The other looked him for an instant.
'An American by Cd" he said and az the next sta
lion the two rogucs left the train.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-09
WHAT ATHLETES ARE DOING.

The international sixdays youplease race when
beons ON Sunday at midnight in Madison Square "adea
will be one Of the greatest afas Of the kind ever seen III
New.York While all the great pedestrians OF Ehgisna
and America have entered the contest there can De 10
uestion that the graceful and sturdy champion James
Albert will b. the chief star. New-forkels renemOes
his Wonderful feat OF 6of miles in six days.
The Manhattan Athletic Club announces that the hdoo
games To be held at Madison Square Garden new
saturday evening ct D. m. will be most SUCCESSFUL from
an athletic and social point OF view. The entries 'io'
first mail this morning to s. J. Cornell, chairman VI
Athletic Committee Fortyhnhst. and Madison-aVe' New"
York CITY All boxes and reserved seats are on SAFE d
the Manhattan Athletic clubhouse and at Tysoas hea'
ticket offices. a., ,.
Gus Ali, who won the gymnastic championship 1853
vear has lost his medal and Is heartbroken lie ~.
requested the union to replace the medal and nc WIZ
pay the cost , - ,.d,v
j. w Green. jr. OF the New-Jersey A. C' was op1"
treated at the recent I7th Regiment games IN brooA'
While he was on track entered the dies's
room and stole Gfeens clothes, leaving an oiu 'ss
suit IN their place. Green had fortunately gi'en "''
watch and pocketbook 20 friend Lieutenant ""s
Gtt,d up Green in regmental suit and the athe'e E
home In that way. ,.,
The games to be rolled In the Acme HUI oo"NHs
tourney this evening are follows Elangee vs. fros
Hin, Montauk vs. Elangec, Prospect Hi vs. Mo"'au
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-09
ANOTHER CHURCH FIGHT on LONG ISLAND.

The trouble in the Episcopal Church Of st. Paul at
Glen Cove, L. L. is not yet settled. The Rev Mr..
McFarlane has for time occupied the pulpit a. a
substitute for the Rev. Mr.. Pittengcr rector OF the
parish who is in the south for the benefit Of his
wifes health. Mr.. McFarlanes views to the duty
and authority OF the chor-maser and organst Of the
church. Professor f. Valentine, differ decidedly from
those held by Mr. Pittcnger. Last sunday the rector
refused To furnish Mr.. Valentine with list OF the
hymns to be sung, which heretofore had been the Gus
tom. Instead OF this lie announced to the choir boys
the hymns he wished sung and substituted the seventy
fourth hymn for the "Adestc Fldclcs' in the com
munlon service When Mr.. Valentine protested MIR.
McFaane IS said 10 have remarked that the Orsanst
and choirmascr was beneath his notice" Mr.. Nalen
tine having performed a he considered his full duty %
church. closed and locked the organ at the beginning
of the communion service and left the chanceL lie
had previously ordered the choir leave Mt the same
time that he did but only boy Obeycd the command
Mr. Valentine announced that he would moi preside ~
the organ and he kept his promise. lie also told the
boys to 90 TO the church. but not to enter the chancc
In consequence the hymns and chants were led by Nj
Cox OF the vestly at the organ and choir consisting
, Of three persons, all Of whom had been expelled
from the choir about yeaI ago. Yesterday wa
the last Sunday Of Mr.. McFarldnc's occupancy OF
the pulpit but it seemed just one Sunday too long
In consequence. the vestry decided at meeting held
on Wednesday evening that 1t for the best in
terest of all concerned that Mr. McFarane shond leave
the parish at once. \ committee OF two was appoint
cd, who called upon him and acquainted him with the
sense Of the meeting. He fatty refused however u
acc ode 10 thci demands Yesterday the services wc
conducted without the presence of most OF the best
members of the church, the few who were there havine
gone only through curiosity Mr. Valentine adId i'
had worked hard and conscentiOusy during The eight
teen years IN which he had been orelnst of the
church. with the heacty cooperation OF MIR. IettcngcF
the rector. 1t only natural that he should fec
ANNOYED at this uphcava and confusion Of the cstab
lished order Of things. Especially was he annoyed
! when Mr.. McFarane announced that be would moi
allow the full choral service usual at Easter. Mr.
Valentines training such that his choir was second
to none on Long Island the cathedral at Garden City
alone excepted Mr.. Valentine, beside being organis
clormastcr. is clerk OF tho vestry and holds sew
| ersil other Offices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-09
NEWS OF THE Ball PLAYERS.
THE CINCINNATI TANGLE STILL vExING THE
CLUB-OWNERS.

THE CINCINNATI TANGLE STILL vExING THE
CLUB-OwNERS.
The talend OF the baseball convention disappeared
yesterday, when the visiting club0wners left the ctv
for their homes. They say that they entirely sat
ised with the outcome Of the meeting, and they prob.
ably are, barring the Cincinnati tangle. Two clubs in
the Porkopolltan City would be foohardy in the ex.
treme for the city has, with the exception Of one or
two seasons always been a losing venture to the
owners OF baseball stock. Two clubs in that city
would simply mean loss Of from $4,000 to $4,000
for each club
How much more sensible it would have been for the
League to have bought out A. l.. Johnson at the
start which would have made the present difficulties
impossiblc. Johnson Is popular man with many
ballpaycrs and II he had been bought out, been
allowed TO consolidate with Cleveland, was done
in other cities not National League player would
have shown any desire to have jumped to an Asso
citation club. OF course, the Radfords, Irwins and
the simple reason that those players were never
wanted by the League.
The League committee, Messrs Abcl Robson and
ONeiI having the Cincinnati problem in their hands,
may have settled upon plan OF ACTON but II they
have formulated any, they will not dlvulge the de-
tails Mr. Abel will start for the West In day or
two and his trip may bear some fruit In baseball
sense.
II the Company team, 9TH Regiment, wins next
SATURDAYS game, II will capture the INDOOR cham'
n,onship and practically end the race, as the only
other game that between Company and ID, will have
No rc,, significance. The record to date is as fol.
lows;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-09
NOTES OF TIE ARMY AND NAVY.
THE NAVY DEPARTMENT IN CONFLICT WITH 4
EUROPEAN SYNDICATE-sELECTING
\ NEW GUN

WASHINGTON March (-pcriai).-Thc Navy Depart
Inent has "A nght on hand with a European syndicate
which claims to control thc right armor
plate containing nickel. The results Of the arnor
tests Il last september closely observed by films
abroad who had Interests in the invention Of steel
win nickel alloy. II Is said at tho Department that
the Crcnzot people who made the famous nickel
pIate used I'm that trial arc Of this syndicate II is
claimed By the latter that the invention 1, protected
by patents which prohibit the manufacture Of nickel
.,eel armor without the payment OF a'royaltv, and n
tiute of two cents per pound the finished armor
plate and appuItenanccs IS demanded. The Depart
nent in all future purchases Of domestic nickestecl
armor will Law aside sufficient sums covering this de
rnand and will await the decision Of tle courts The
Government. under is contract for armor assumes
fine liability IN these cases, and IL IL be
decided that the claims Just the
Deparment will pay the yoyalty ont Of tie spproprl-
ton for armament. This will be exclusive Of the price
agreed upon with the contractors for the material The
process OF the domestic manufacture differs from that
of tho Creuzo and this fact will form feature In the
defiance The exact amount Of nickel steel arnor to he
Used has not vet been determined upon but the claim,
ac,lust The Government will not be allowed n laiu-
cncc such determination.
The Secretary viii await the contractors trial, eN-
pectcd 10 take place next MONTH before deciding upon
the prouotlon Of nickcstccl armor TO designate ont
nj the 5000 tons ordered Of tho Carnegie Works. Five
rIar, have been ordered two Of them with nickel alloy
in different quantities aud the remainder Of carbon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-09
WEDGWOOD AND QUEENSW1RE.
English letter 10 The Boston Transcript.

Pottery work Of three hundred years can be def
nitely traced 10 Burslem. The town was then known
butter pottery that is pottery where pots Tor
keeping butter made Then in 1890 along came
two Ingenious IOllandcrs named Elcr. They intro
duccd a form Of glaze secured By superficial vri
lcatina OF the clay through the Supcrheatcd fumes Of
unglazcd red china method from the East This wa,
all very wonderful at that time, but byand by white
ware made its appearance through an accidental az
covcry. on journey 70 London one o. the Buislcm
pOtlers had powdered flint recommended by AN inn
ho,tcr for his horses diSordercd eye. To more
easily pulvcTEc IL, Hint stone WAS thrown INTO The
fire. The potter that the flame changed il 10 a
pure white Flint stones gathered IN the south
of England, sent to StaiOdSirc In large quantities,
produced. The crushing and grinding mills
for pulverzing flint mixing it like nOnr with water,
and serving IL in paste OF any desired consistency, were
ouiV matter OF time. Then, in 1853 Josiah WCdg
wood perfected earthcnware for the tahcwhOsc first
delicate cream color is attractive to cOllcctOrs-wlch
so pleased the Queen that she gave 10 II her and
patronage The word Queen was stamped n al these
dishes. Hence Quecnsware' OF that and the present
time. Following this came the most brilliant carcei
ever enjoyed by manufacturer The story reads like
an Arabian Nights tale. This man WcdgWOOd,
not learned man from the collegiate standard a Grip
pie through malignant disease in youth. and not one
who had Inherited prestige or substance. seemed 10
possess the audaciou5 originality OF all real genius. in
conceivable patience. ana, above an, an answering
LOYALTY 20 true art. With these qualities, he welded
art 10 refined progress and utility that there re-
covered from the whole sweep OF the known past every
thing OF true beauty that had been revealed Ia tho
potter. With marvellous rapdity OF conception devcl
cpment, application and variability. he not only re-
covered and recreatcd what seemed irrcpaccable but
established 10 endure ncW Standards IN the nObleSt
ideals possible 70 ceramic arr. In word, hltv tcutu-
ricS O! art ny hi~ brain and hard concentrated
into fty years Of incompatible creations More Won
derfi than his wOrd taste kept abreast Of hi,
quisltc revelations, Nearly century has elapsed since
he died here ~ the EtIHIa he built To b. cXa't, IT
is Just nnctysN years. But in all this interim OF
progress added precious secret In ceramics has been
disclosed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-09

The Republicans in 1890. 1t would appear. had 5lo
supervisors. and now they have $50 and. there
fore have made n gain Of twenty supervisors. The
Democrat, had 4j1 supervisors in 1870. and now
have only 40: and, therefore, have a net loss Of
eleven supervisors. The discrepancy between tho
Republican gain and the Democratic loss is due to
tlr fact that Prohibition and Farmers Alliance super
visor, have been elected In some districts of which no
account is taken In the above table. There has also
been an Increase Of towns and wards electing super
yi,ors which had an effect on the total vote. The
actual gain Of the Republicans is shown by the fact
that i'm these fory,ix counties in 1890 they had a
majority of sixty four supervisors whereas now they
have n majority Of ninety-flye, net gain IF thirty
one supervisors. when contra>tcd with the Republi-
The Republicans gains have been in districts which
rive them much announcement. They have wrested,
the control of the Board Of supervisors OF Monroe
county from the Democrats. They have also made gains
in the couutir, Of CattaIauCls, Chcmung. Columbia
rulinn oneida. O,wcgO, Otscgo Eockland, -. Law
renee Scubcn. sullivan and TomphnS. The Re.
nuilicau gains in Chcmung County, the home OF
David g. ILL., wcr especially noticeable Is Mr.. Hill
becoming unpopular ut his own home What has
made David Il. Hin Democratic leader popular
man In the Democratic party Is that he mas bech
credited with being successful man. once he begins
to be defeated his power Is gone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-09

make statement to the Assembly about the aiair'
1.-The appropriation in question: he said today mas
been made for past. 1t is no new one; but 1t
Is little larger this year. owing to the fact that The
harbor is becoming the centre Of the elevator interest
of Buffalo, where grain IS transferred from the lake
steamers TO elevators and thence to the Erie Canal
boats We had sufficient votes to pass the bill. Mr..
Brodsky had stated that he would vote for it, II nee
essary. but we thought had obtained more than
enough votes To pass il. The boy who was counting
the tally list however. made stake and, therefore,
We in fact, had vote less than sufficient to pas H.
have no doubt shall be able 10 pass IL tomorrow
night so far as the Buffalo Dock and Connecting
Railroad Company has interest in the passage ot
the bin that Is absurd Between the line OF It's pro
poscd road and the harbor there the coal trcScs
of the Lehigh Valley Railway. the tracks Of the New
York Central and the Erie Canal ITSELF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-09

The International League VIII hom meethg az
Rochester to-day The circuit is now complete, but
tho Rochester and Toronto clubs show some signs
:. -. ord ronairs are needed. New stock com.
panies will be formed at Rochester Ana , Loeao
Iobn r. Day and Manager James Miltne went 70 ING
yesterday to look over the Enclosure and
decide what improvements are needed: Inc grounds
are in GOOD condition and few improvements VIII nave
to be made. ~ ., hos ,rr,ncod tho follow
ing spring dates ~ =, psu.
March os-phiadelphia National League at PhlA
dephia. ,,, -. ,rnco,on
Apprt 4-New.YorS National League at Sew-horN
,prri st Johns FOrdham az HlgnDIiugc,,
Apri 3 New.York National League at Ne"-iorN
April lI-Lehigh mt Bethlehem
Aprll l5-Coumbia az Princeton -. p.,,oo,or
Aprii lS-Universty OF PENNSYLVANIA at PT,ncaon.
April 22-Staen Island Annette Iiuo ~ ii"''e''
April 25-Lafavett@ at Easton . n-,.ao.o,
April 2o-Engewood Field club az frihceVoh'
Dovntown baseball enthusiasts are already manny
arrangements for the coming season, pe,!,oh nas
been sent 10 the New York club asking tat the ciuo
nrovde reserved seats so that laecomers VIII not nave
10 stand up through whole game -, o., i.
BABY An5Ons father has been elected mayor OF
MarshaltOwn, Iowa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-09
ENCOURAGED BY TIE SPRING ELECTIONS
REPUBLICANS HOPEFUL OF SUCCESS IN THE
FALL-LOOK AT THESE FIGURES.

Albany, March neutrality-suspicious. who have
visited Albany the last week and the Republican MEM
berS Of tho Legislature exhibit much hopeulness when
they talk about party prospects at the fall elections
This attitude OF theirs is great contrast to what 1t
early in the year. when the memory of the capture
Of the Assembly by the Democrats and the loss OF a
United states senator was yet fresh in their minds.
This feeling Of announcement 20 contest the state with
vig0r th, fll when Governor and state officers with
both branches Of the Legislature will be elected is due
to variety Of one is that the rivalry Of the
Cleveland aud Of the ll Democrats Is becoming more
intense. Another. and the main reason at present is
that the spring elections have been favorable 10 the
Republican party. There has been big gain Of
supervisors witness the following from for
tyslX cOunteS-thcre are sixty counties in the state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-09
FOR A CHANGE IN TIE SENATE RULES.

Albany, March 8 (Special).-Senaors Jacobs ana
Robertson to whom referred the proposed change
of the rules of the Senate, had secret conference on
SatW day. They did not come to any agreement ana
later in the DAY Senator Robertson went TO NeW->Ort
for visit Of several days Before he went away nc
wrote out the terms on which the Republicans would
accept Democratic offers for peace. and signed the
paper leaving to senator Jacobs to sign or not Just
as he chose. The terms as laid down by Senaor ROD
ertson do not in any respect yield single nch from
the position assumed by the Republicans on the right
of the Lieutenant Governor to appoint a presiding
officer TO take his place while he Is away building mp
his political fences and working on his boom Tor the
Democratic nomination for Governor II the Demo
Gratis accept Mr. ROberSOn'S tcrs hereafter when no
goes away the president pro TEN. will preside unless
General Jones comes to the Capitol in the morning and
appoints a presiding officer fr one day only. ms
designation must bc in person and for the Legs
latiye day ONLY senator Jacobs said Tonight That ne
had not vet made up his mind what to do lie made
"A counter pr position To Mr. Robertson, when was "
iectrd allowing the Lieutenant Governor TO name a
prp siding officer by note telegram for the following
aay. This would be splitting the difference between
the rules as they now and the Republican sen
intend have them before the end of the session
senator Jacobs will senator Hi tomorrow ana
will find out from him how much longer he wants Tie
Democrats in the Senate TO stand by the Democratic
In sion IT, senator Jacobs will put his name 70 tic
naper as quickly as he write It, for lc j. heartily
sick and tired of the proceedings far as they have
COp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-09
PUSHING THE HILL SUNDAY LIQUOR BILL
ANXIOUS TO HAVE IT ACTED on BEFORE PUBLIC
SENTIMENT KILLS IT

Albany, March (Specal.-There is a suspicion
here that the Assembly Excise Committee VIII pro-
nOunce snap judgment upon the d. Il. I'LL sunday
Liquor BILL introduced by Assemblyman echaaf and
report the bill favorbly this week. If this Is done
il will be partly with the motive OF obtaining acuon
upon the bill before public sentiment can express IT
self upon it, Put IL would seem that sufficient public
opinion has condemned the measure 70 insure It's
rejection as it is reported by the Excise Com
mittec. But il the Excise Committee reports such
bill favOfably will not Speaker Shcehan come WITHIN
the scope of public opinion for appointing such com
mittee? The members Of the committee are Earl, OF
Kings: Endres Of Erie Schaaf, of Kings: Demarest
OF Rockland Drypolcher of N6w-lork; Foley or New
York; Norris, of Wayne; Lliommcdieu. OF orleans ;
Ward, of Albany Brown. of Yates and DennlSton oil
Monroe. If any of the Republican Assemblymen VINO
are members Of this cOmmittee-LHommedcu, Ward,
Brown CT DennstOn-votes for this BILL people VIII
be amazed and there be only one Interpretation
Temperance district II is not believed that the liquor
ring with its corruption fund of 100000, can buy
one of them. But what about Mt MOTIFS, OF "ayIy
County? lie is Democrat, but lie comes from Il rIai
district which is temperance IN sentiment. NlN pIoo
posal to open the saloons sunday in the quiet VII
lagos of WAYNE County he is well aware would be re-
iectcd with horror by his constituents. VIII speaker
Sheehan decline to receive the petition OF the CathOnc
clergy of New York against the Schaaf bill as he dd
the petition signed BY his constituents As for The
other Democratic members of the committee are they
I'm the face of the gigantic petition OF the Catholic Clergy
OF NewYorh against the bill, ready TO report II idVor
ably
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-09
HINT TO PROrECrIONISTS.

From the Bulletin Of the Iron and steel A's"ciauoh
What Is 10 b. drnc 70 avert q Free irt Tue .h,nId
IN IEyo, Many things; but this ore tLlis S So",v
he done now ManufaC tnrcrs should extern . n ~
and generous support at the BEGINNING 81 ,e 30 Pro
ali the old and stanch newspaper adVocates vi IA
tection journals which have large circuiauolt IN
wide influence beginning en- ina' s ee aryh
the important work 81 ecusatns r'e ., pyItcb is i'm.
Desntey before No other channel 70 OF tbss which
SaIUr sented in the columns Of widely read ana 10
spected newspaper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-09
TO PROMOTE LAWN TENNIS INTERESTS

Tho Manhattan Tennis Association, composed Of No
- and Fifth Avenue Tennis Clubs. OF Harlem, ard
tho Are Of Mott Haven has been formally organized
The officers are: President George NJ townsend wee
nresdent Charles Marng secrtary and treasurer Wnan
G. uarpy Tn object Of this association Is the sdNahcen
and promotion Of lawn tennis Interests IN THIS cry anu @
or,nccnont NJ intar.elub tournaments well general
matches within association membership. All New-foH
City clubs having active membership OF twenty-five
are eligible The association will hold reception al ths
"Ellerslie" Nos 80 and 81 West l25th-st, on TUESDAY
evening March 81.