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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
AMONG THE ATHLETES.

c. II. Byrne. president OF the Brooklyn Baseball Club
making all preliminary arrangements for the opening
OF the baseball ct Eastern Park lie received
letter from Daniel Richardson yesterday. and that
cecnt player VIII BE- signed In few days.
The New-York Athletic Club Is making arrangements
for M Loan Exhibition DO held at the clubhouse
In Fify hfthst April L. The next boxing tournament
the club will be held In the gymnasium March H.
There will be- entertainment for members the club.
house tomorrow night
The promoters OF the Professional bicycling League are
hard work making PREPARATIONS for the coming season.
John NJ. Ward, the manager OF the New-Yora Disc-
ball club will try to arrange games with the Harvard
College nine TO b. played at the Polo Grounds IN April
The Xavier Baseball Club gave athletic musical and
dramatic entertainment at the clubhouse last night
The annual election OF the Pastimo Athletic Club Will
be held March Z. There two tickets in the heli
and q lively election Is anticipated.
John Lynch, the policeman trial before Commissioners
McClave for as;auitIng young man, Ia the od.timc
pitcher OF the Metropolitan Club. Lynch declares that
he assaulted by several young men. and that no
struck out Dlindly TO defend himself
grace" Pcaree. the oldtme sccondbaseman. Will um'
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ARE TIE ARTISTS DISSATISFIED 7

II was said yesterday that few artists In this
city, who had submitted paintings to the jurtcs Of
selection for paintings Of the Worlds Columbian Ex
position lad expressed themselves dissatisfied on
account OF the rejection Of oil Of their works
by that body. Thomas W. Wood president OF the
National Academy Of Design. said yesterday that while
he had the greatest respect for the individual mem
bcrs Of the jury. he had felt that
painters Of LONELY and familiar American subjects
would stand show. He had, therefore, decided
10 send none OF his pictures. II. Bolton Jones.
chairman OF tho committee on paintings. which
controls the selection OF pictures. said TO Il reporter
last night "a number Of well-hn0wn painters join
issue with onr body. They shy, In effect, Why did
not you decide to accept certain number OF paintings
from every member OF the Academy OF Design and an
equal number from every member OF the Society Of
American Artists That would have given all OF MS
Il chance Our members reply In international
contest n committee like ours must smother all per-
sonal feelings, and bc stcrnly In It's judicial
actiOn.''
William NJ. Chase said al do not see how our
committee can be denounced by members Of the
Academy. for all the members OF II were members OF
that body. When you come 10 SIT the matter down
tlere are few II any men really dissatisfied with the
work OF the jury. The best pictures have been IN
varfably selected by our jury. Mr. Frederic Reming
ton, unfortunately sent only one OF his pictures TO
the jury. II was found to be- below the standard
and was voted out"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
THE BTMETALLIC LEAGUES MEETING.

Washington Feb. o3-At the second days session Of
the American Bimctnllc Loaguc this morning the Com
mtce on Resolutions made report denouncng the
dononctzlton tf silver and demanding the free and
unlimited coinage OF silver at the present ratio Of I6
announcing the recent attempt 10 repeal the act OF
1890 the measure now pending before Congress 10
authorize additional Issue OF Government bonds.
The report gave rise TO considerable discussion. but
finally adopted unanimously.
In the afternoon session, II. +. Kolb candidate II the
Populsts for Governor OF Alabama, In short nd
dress, Endorsed the aims Of the convention. Henry
JONES' Of Atlanta Ga, clarcd that the President elect
had larger following In this Congress than he would
have In the neat.
senator Jones' OF Nevada explained the Brussels
conference, OF which he n delegate lie said that
10 Per cent II the population Of London living
upon charity and yet the English Commissioners asked
tho United States delegates To in their estimation
OF the value OF silver and adopt The policy that
brought about this wrctched condition The proposition
now before Congress Issue bonds, he sad was
a deceptive trick. II meant simply that the bans
wanted 10 control the circulation medium OF tho
country.
General Field Of Virginia, the candidate for Wee
President on the Peoples party ticket subsequently,
spoke crticIsng the Ircsdentecct for trying c, de.
feat election Of candidates before the various State
Legislatures. who represented the wishes Of the people
the silver question.
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DECLARATIONS IN THE uANpIcAPs.

The IN the Suburban up to dat, are a. fol
lows Loncstrc't. Kingston Yorty1llo Belle Mis- Simon
II Dlablo Cahdclabia and Hume. IL looks 40 Ar Mr.
Croker were going YorGyuc Belle for easier
IL Ia likely that NJ will pursue Tamnany tactics
that when she she viii have 'cinch.
Inc total declarations for tho Metropolitan are sNtysiN
entries, fourteen out VIZ. Tamunny, Lampl abtc Ban
quot Hasbrouck. RaceoDd, Montana slcIpner, wads
WORTH Feraday, Candelabra. Sir Francis. Aonzo, ST.
Michael and Muldoon for tho Toboggan slide sxty.'i,
entries twelve out namely Dr. liasbrouck, nmplgher,
La Tosca Locohatchec. Raccland. Lady Violet, Ajax
Cosswaln Simmons CORDUROY Mcndicant and Addic; FOR
the Bowling Brook nfty-cght entries, nine out namely
Sir Francis ChlsvIck. Kinglct Spartan. Tho Hunter,
Clement Tom Watson. Restraint and Muldoon.
Sir Francis Eagle Bird Knglct, Mendcant and Roche
have been declared out OF the Volunteer Handicap
There is no difficulty anticipated 10y the oiiclas OF
the I;oard Of Control tracks that there Will DO any
scarcity horses when the legitimate begins Tho
effect OF the racing bills In New-Jcrscy the Board OF
Control Is not likely to be known until all the members
OF the board present at meeting OF that body.
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MITCUELL'S WAY OF FIGHTING.

Charles Mitchell, the English prize fighter yesterday
prepared easy % slide out OF the proposed battle
with James j. Corbett. Mltchelrs backdown will not
surprise people who know the man for what no is
really worth. In letter which no issued yesterday he
had this to say "Now. Mr.. Corbett thinks more Of
his Theatrical engagement than he does Of this business
with me- and refuses In person, propose that in
render ourselves liable for transgrcssion
OF the Penal Code, visit some State In this Union
where laws do not prohibit the holding Of money fer
stakes wagcrs In such contest os ours will be, and.
with that end In view, have suggested meeting New.
Orleans the earliest date " immediately consummato
the matter"
sign articles 81 agreement In Canada tomorrow, IL
looks II the Englsh pugst wished to continue his
lighting by word OF mouth, aud IN other way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
"HvNyADI" WATERS.

p,rorraphs have recently appeared In
ann. Newspapers here stating that New
yor,t firm Of mineral water dealers are the
Iessees in America OF the Huuyadi Waters OF
nuda Pest and respectively sole agents IN
tho limited states for the famous Hunyad
Springs of Hungary.
Those statements are ABSOLUTELY mlsc'
and the intention with which they are maze
IL obvious.
before any Hunyadi water was pracncaiD
known In the United States, The Apoinhans
COMPANY. Limited. OF London. widely ana
.rccessful,v Introduced the Hunyadi Janos
Water. the Proprietor In Buda Pest OF the
epdnrs having entrusted TO them. for q term
a, vc,rs sill unexpired. the sole sale OF t'us
uoter in England and In oil transmsr,ne
places. Hunyadi Janos Water having De
come very popular. quite number OF otner
Waters nrc now offered for sale. under Names
OF which the word Hunyadl forms part ana
IN bottles. and with labels, closely resembling
in appearance and color those long used ioe
Hunyadi Janos Water.
The word "Hunyacl" having become
generic name for Hungarian Bitter waters
GOOD had. or Indifferent. The Apollinaris
Company affixed to the bottles OF liunyaai
Janos. the Hungarian Bitter Water OF which
they have stll the sole sale. small yellow
Label With their Rcd Diamond, the object Oh
this Trade Mark being ONLY to Indicate 70
the Public that the bottle 50 labelled Is soio
BIZ The Apollinaris Company. Limited.
Consumers, who desire TO secure the Hun
earinn BITTER Water sold By The Ap'lilhars
Company, are requested to see that the oo'ue
bears the Red Diamond and they are
cautioned against such absolutely false state
mcn,s As those contradicted herein.
CHARLES GRAEF CO.,
80, Beavcr-st., Ncw-iorK'
sole Agents in the United states and Canada
a, The Apol.inaris Company, Limited, London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
M4HOMMED WEBB To EXPOCND ISLAMTSM
TIE CONVERT WILL TALK TO HIS FELLOW
CoUNTRYMEN

TIE CONVERT WILL TALK TO HIS FELLOW
COUNTRYMEN,
Colonel David d. Sickels. ex.United States Consul
at Bau gk0k. Slam has issued invitations for at
home" M his house. No. 40 West Northumberland
nineteenthst.. for Monday next. at p. m, to meet
Mahommcd Alexander Russell Webb. who Is a convert
to Mahomc anism. and will lecture on the Faith Of
Islam" Colonel Sickels last night said TO Tribune
reporter
Mr.. Webb formerly assistant editor on The
81. Louis Republican,. and was appointed United States
Consul to Manila. Philippine Islands, by President
Cleveland. lie studied while .there very carefully
the religious beliefs OF the East making himself thor
oughly familiar with the languages, customs and pcO
pie OF his consulate. After much thought he embraced
the MahOme,an religion and some seven months ago
resigned his appointment as Consul lie then visited
the chief headquarters Of Mahomeanism In India, such
rs Benarcs, Allahabad. Agra and Delhi, and was In
duced by the leading Mahomeans OF that country 20
come back his native and ana speak OF the faith
he has chosen lie Is "A believer In the ethical prn
cple Islnmism. Ii Will be his purpose to explain
the principles OF that religion and thereby try TO re
move the prcconcelvcd prcjudices existing In this
country and every other Christian country against
that religion. / have asked many OF the Leading
men OF thought In this city TO meet him here ana
the lecture and subsequent discussion will probably be
a most Interesting one"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
A CHARITY CONCERT AT LAKEWOOD.

Lakewood ". j., Feb. 23.-Presdcnt-elect Cleveland
has promised to accompany Mrs. Cleveland to the
Charity Concert at the Lakewood Hotel on saturday
night. Mrs. Cleveland Is one Of the patroncsses OF
the entertainment, which is for the benefit OF the
Madison Exchange ana Depository for woman's Work.
York This will be the last public appearance OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland in soHety together pTior TO
the Inauguration Bdl. at Washington. on Saturday
special trains viii he run from New York and Pha-
dclphia. Among the artists who will appear at the
entertainment are Henri Marteau, the French vlonis
Madame Rolla, the p1ma donna; Madame Clara Poole,
the contralto, and Anton Iiekking the violonccist
One thousand dollars worth Of tickets have already
been sold Mrs. Cleveland will hold reception after
the entertainment
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pre the preliminary games at the Polo Grouno'' ' 49,
be appointed regular League umpire.
MANHATTAN ATHLETES DISCOURAGED.

T, sccms doubtful now II any further effort VIII DO
ado by the members OF Manhattan Athletic Ciuo 70
save their club from dissolution. meeting OF ene woy
and means committee Held at the Hotel Dris.oi ias
night and majority OF those present decipeu w s,
80 ,,,oo admitting that further work could not help
the situation. -. .x..
Tho resolution adopted follows; ITO the members
OF the Manhattan Athletic Club: We believe that Dy ING
resignation OF NJ c. D. Borden and Thomas L. James as
trustees for the proposed for the funding OF the
debts OF the Manhattan Athletic Club our usefulness as
n ways and means committee is at an end we there
fore resign the said committee, so hat IL DC ,e ocn
tn the club at large to take sueh aeton
in the premises as they deem necessary. Inc rcsoiu
tIon was signed by Eugene NJ. Earle, chairman; H. A.
MacJ.ean secretary: III. w r. Cody ana Il. biahehi
Tompkins. -, A..
The mombers OF tho committee present who opposed tho
resolution were w. w. Bryan, c. NJ Maxwell ana Z. B.
McCul0ch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
MR.. MLEoD's LUXURIOUS PRIVATE CAR.

Chicago Feb. 23.-Thcre Is standing in the Pullman
shops subject to the order OF cxPrcdcn Mcleod, Of
the Reading road one Of the most magnificent private
cars ever built in this country. The car. which was
ordered by Mr. Mcleod several months ago. was com
peted just about the time the crash came In the
Readings affairs. 1t cost in the neighborhood OF
$4,000, and is fitted up in the most luxurious style
This palace wheels was TO have been put in use
this MONTH but what disposition Will be made OF 1t
now by the Reading Company, in view OF the dcmora
lied condition OF its affairs Is not known 1t Is
probable, however, that as Mr.: Mcleod has been
named one OF the receivers Of the system the
will he used by him while acting in that capacity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
vOp t-NIEORM TRAIN RULES.

Chicaro Feb. 23.-The Committee on Uniform Traia
Rules OF the American Railway Association met In THIS
ctv today 1t has under consideration certain proposed
NOTIFICATIONS I'm the standard code OF rules and the
deliberations will probably extend over two days The
members OF the committee present OF to'days session
we're Robert Pitcairn superintendent OF the Pcnnsy
,nes r. Harabon, vce.prcsidont Of the Illinois Cen
,a, w & Allen assistant general manager OF the Rock
Island; w. C. Brown general manager OF the Hannibal
and st. Joseph I. j.. Clark, general superintendent OF
the Minneapolis and st. Louis and w. ii. ConneH, as
stont general superinendent OF the Lake Shore. The
committee will prepare q report be submitted to the
Association at its next meeting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
3, WILL PAXSON OR M'LEOD CONTROL?
THE CENTRAL FIGURE OF THE READING RE.
20 - - OWNERSHIP

q
Philadelphia, Feb. SO SpeciaD.-The condition Of
Readings finances, in which much interest Is felt.
still remains matter Of speculation No official light
has vet been shed upon 1t. The receivers are hard
mt work but with all their industrious efforts they
have not vet been able to issue a preliminary
statement OF the company affairs. 1t expected
TINT some Information would be given out to-day, but
this expectation was not realized, and this evening
people who are close to the receivers say that several
lSys will pass before statement Of any kind, beyond
the brief circular issued Tuesday. will be ready.
When the reason for this delay they that
Judgc Paxson intends to make thorough investiga-
ton Of everything before he will say word sign
paper for publication lie Is engaged In such an ex-
animation now and he is proceeding In that sys-
tematc. methodical manner characteristic OF one
eminent as he is, Ia the legal profession II is be-
coming more and more apparent that Judge Paxson
Is great deal more than mere legal adviser
fl this receivership. At the time OF his appoint
ment many people took II for granted that
he was to be little m3re than fgirehead or that,
ut most his services would practically end when his
professional advice had been given. II seems, how.
ever, that this Is q mistaken view. The Judge is q
strong man. He Is strong In intellect strong In
character. Ills energy Is unbounded; his power OF
selfasseron Is unquestiOned He dominated the SD
preme Court bench by sheer force Of superior men.
tality, and It is commonly said that he performed
more than half the labor connected with II. A.
stated at the time OF his appointment, he IS q business
man as well as a lawyer. In fact, he has had
varied experience. lie learned the printers trade
when a boy In the same Office with Bayard Taylor
and Judge william Butler of the United States Court
here As the editor and proprietor Of wide-awake
csuny newspaper, be frequently tells bis friends he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
THE GATE CITY BANK CLOSES ITS DOORS.
1T IS IN THE HANDS OF THE BANK EXAMINER
THE DEFICIT OVER $4,000.

| THE DEFICIT OVER $4,000.
Atlanta, ga, Feb. % tspecIa-1bc Gate City
National Bank of Atlanta to-day surrendered Its busi-
ness into the hands OF the Controller OF the Cur
| rcncy and closed It's doors. This accon was rem
dcrcd necessary By the dealcation Of Lewis Redwnc
the assistant cashier who has left the country, carry
! ing of 10000 I'm cash. further shortage Of
S2l 900 was shown In his accounts. Rcdwine was
nigh liver and used the funds to keep mp the pace
which has made him fugitive The capital
| stock OF the bank 100000, with surplus OF
$50 600 The bank had been passed fnvo:ably by
| the bank examiner saturday 1t has been nscer
| tancd that Redvine had made up the fictitious
balance by loans from other banks which he pliced
rs banks money returning II to the other banks
after the examiner had gone. The bank had dc
posts on hand Of sj5o,O0O. which Is now locked mp
awaiting the slow requirements Of law. President
Hill. OF the Gate City Bank. is Of the late
Mertwether Hill. who died few years ago. leaving
n fortune Of 100000, which was divided among
eleven children.
President lin says dcposiors will be paid In full
and will probably get crst dividend in thirty days OF
- per cent.
The National Park Bank Is the Gate City Banks
correspondent IN New-York F.. X. Wright the pres
dent. said yesterday that he had received telegram
saving that the Gate City Bank had failed. lie
added
81 WAS extremely surprised. OF course, ! cannot
say whether It not but the telegram said that
the bank would reopen In few days. as It's officers
believed that the capital intact. We have been
n correspondent Of that hank for the last fifteen
twenty years since IL became "A National bank.
We think great deal Of 1t and Of Lodowick J. Hi.
It's president Everything will be all right II the
capital * intact rs they believe II is. We never had
any trouble with the bank and never discounted
any Of IT. drafts II asked for any help. and
consequently when l was asked about week ago to
tell what thought Of it, said 1t was perfectly safe
and reliable"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
DEBATING IT'S INCREASE OF CAPITAL.

Hartford, Conn.,. Feb. 23.-Ths morning the House
took up the resolution authorizing the NcwYork,
w-Haven and Hartford Railroad Company TO In
crease It's stock to $1OO,OOO.OO0. Judge Wood. tho
chairman OF the judiciary Committee criticised the
undue haste shown in trying TO rush the matter
through. II was finally decided to make the rcso
luton the special order OF the day for March l. Mr.
Iotchkiss Offered amendment to the effect that
whom the road shall have issued &95 900 900 OF stock
n shall make the Of fare uniform on all branches
NJ the road. The amendment was ordered 10 be
pip tcd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
PoUGHKEEPsIE CITY RAILROAD SOLD.

Poughkecpsle. " Y. Feb. 23-Jamcs W. Iilncklcy,
Of this city, has purchased the City Railroad, together
With It's franchises. which include branches to Wap-
plnger's Falls and New-lIamburg. Mr. Hnckey was
elected president and chose his own board OF direct
ors. The changing OF the motive power from horses
to electricity ON the Manst. line will be begun as
soon the frost Is out Of the ground The construc
ton Of the branch roads will also be begun at that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24

and Scrofulous affection. no matter how
il oame, tho - Discovery is direct remedy.
vigoratcs every part Of the system. Eczema.
Erysipelas, Salt-rheum, letter, Boils, Car
buncles, Enlarged Glands, and the worst
Scrofulous Sores and Swollinxs are COM
pletcly and permanently cured BY IL.
Unlike ordinary spring medicines, the "Dis-
covery' works equally we'll at all SEASONS
Practically, it's sold on trial. II It ever
fails to benefit or cure, you have your money
No cheap substitute, urged by = tricky
dealer, though 1t may be better for him 10
ssA, can b. Just a. good" for you to buzz
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
WHAT THE YACITsMEN ARE DOING.

1t is not at all improbable that the Ncw-York faeht
Club will have an OF It's own next season az Lay
Ridge At the regular meeting OF the ciup "heh
will be held on March 3d. this subject will probably come
up for discussion
General Charles PINE OF Boston. has resigned from
the Americas ,;,p Committee pf the New-York Yacht
Club and j. Frederick Tams has been appointed In MS
place. Ex.Commodorc James d. Smith mas oeen m"a'
chairman OF the committee. General Paine Ike >;
Archibald Rogers resigned because Of his connection
with boat building 10 defend the Americas cup.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
corRsIyC FOR THE WATERLOO CUP.

London. Feb. 23.-The courslng for the Waterloo
Cup began yesterday at Altcar near Liverpool uhi'
bcIng the fftysevenh year Of the contest The con-
ditIons are as follows: The Waterloo Cup OF sixty
four subscribers at E25 each; the winner receives
1900; the second, 600; two dogs, $50 each.
E1OO; four dogs, $50 cach CLEO; eight dogs, go
each. eIGO; sixteen dogs, clio each, S1OO-Gl,"4o;
the Waterloo Purse and Waterloo Plate, 1880 total,
81 600 Three runs were held yesterday, and this
morning the fourth took place. The winners
in this run We're Character, Patrick Due, Button
Park and Texture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
A POPJursr ATTACK on RATES

Topeka, Kan, Feb o3.-Thc Maximum Freight bill
passed the Populist House this morning BY vote
OF CO 10 nothing. senator Householder. chairman
Of the Senate Railroad Committee, says it Is better
than the Senate bill and will be acceptable 10 the
upper house. The bill makes cut in the present
freight rates OF from o5 TO IS per cent. II divides
the State into three districts, each district TO have
three commissioners and makes the Office elective
The commissioners must live In their respective dis
trcts but voted for by the people OF the whole
State. Elections to be held every two Years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
MISS KIDDELL DISCHARGED FROM CUSTODY.

Miss Edith Klddell OF No. 7i3 Fifthaye who. under
the OF Mary smith, arrested In the dryyoods
store Of Stern Brothers for shopftng week ago. was
discharged from custody In the Court OF Special Sessions
yesterday the complaint having been withdrawn! Miss
Kiddell heavily yelled and came to court with her
physcan Dr. w GIl Wylc. at whose private hospital.
No. 2i5 West Forty. thrst she has been several times
d patient. Ill TO stand while In court, and
was allowed occupy while the necessary papers
,cro bcinc signed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
CROKER AND THE FILTHY STREETS.

report published yesterday TO the effect that
Mr. Croker intended TO take hand forthwith In com
polling his city government TO clean the streets. Both
Mayor Gilroy and Street Cleaning Commissioner Bren-
said yesterday that Mr. Croker had rs yet given
no intlmaton 10 either them that c dissatisfied
with 1nlnmany street cleaning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24

Commencing saturday, February %, the Pennsyl-
vnn.a Railroad Company Will establish through com
lned car service between New York and Browns Mills
in the Pines, leaving New-YOrk ] 80 p. M, arriving
frowns Mills In the Fines 80 p. m. Returning, TO
leave Browns Mills In the Pines 20 ~ H., urrive
New-York IL 40 q. ~. -
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THE FUNERAL or J X KEARNY.

The funeral q Joseph II. Kearny took place yesterday
morning ut Calvary Church. Fourth-avc. and Twenty.
nrsts Tho services conducted by the rector the
Roy. DR.. II. Y. Satteflee. largo number Of friends
were present. Tho burial In the Reado vault In
Trinity Churchyard.