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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10
TO HOLD AN INDIGNATION MEETING.

Well-known Republicans Of the XXX1llld AS
sembly District have issued a call for an indigna-
ton meeting. be held under the auspices OF the
Union Republican Club at Unity Hail. No. 2VS
Third-ave between Observation-Disclosures and
One hundred and-e.eventh SITS. this evening. The
call is addressed to the enrolled Republicans OF the
XXXIIId District, who are called upon TO protest
against outrageous usurpation of the rights OF
ne Republican voters or the district as eH-
the recent primaries.
Speeches will be made by William K Spooner,
John Sabine Smith, Alderman Elias Goodman. A. b.
Humphrey. and others $500 -,
The cali was numerously signed by prominent Re-
publicans Including c. +. Lewis. Charles Wines
Frank Raymond. j. II. Council. F. Waterman, )
s. Annette, ID. NJ Greenbaum, Hugo Meyer, r. G
w Sigrist, A. Oestrcher II. Merz. III. NJ VI. Ste
vens and W. II. Merritt.
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NEW GRANpsrAND At BRIGHTON BEACH

The brighton Beach Racing Association Is pre-
pairing To erect new grandstand 10 replace tho
one destroyed by fire last December. Contracts
have been signed for It's construction with the
Passaic Mills Rolling Company. OF Paterson. y. j..
from plans furnished by Qulnby X Broomc. OF this
city. The new structure Will occupy nearly the
same sltc AS the old one. but will be set back
further from the track. The entire building will be
constructed OF steel OF the highest grade and every
part to the merest detail will be absolutely fire.
proof
II Will be 20 feet long and e. feet wide, with n
seating capacity OF 3O1O. 1t Will be supported by
steel columns resting upon granite blocks and piles
driven deep into the sand Ii will be entirely open.
back and front and at both sides The total span
OF the roof VIII be i22 feet with an overhang OF
~ feet In front and II feet In the rear The over
hang viii be on the cantrver plan. Occupants OF
the stand will thus be amply projected against sun
and rain. The cost OF the stand and other i'm
provcmcnts will approximate 800 600. and the for
Iner Is 10 be completed by July !. 1896.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10
Jockey CIJfR RULES CHANGED

The regular monthly meeting OF the Jockey Club
held at the office yesterday afternoon at 1880
o'clock The following members present J.
O. bonner, l.. J. Dwyer j. o. Green f. Gebhard
J.. H. Hitchcock. Edward Kelly, Andrew Miller and
J. Rupert. jr. f. II. Hitchcock presided The fol-
lowing amendments made to the rules Of
racing:
Rule iO2. amended to read follows: The horses
shall be started as far possible In line. but
may be started at such reasonable distance behind
the starting post the starter thinks necessary.
but this shall not preclude the use OF any starting
device approved by the Jockey club
Rule ~. which reads follows was stricken
out: THE clerk OF the scales shall always put two
pounds extra into the scales to prove that the
horse has not carried too much weight"
:. Howard Robbins was elected to membership
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10
BASEBALL AT FORDHAM.

A poorly played game between the Fordhan
College and New-York University teams took place
yesterday at the Fordham grounds. resulting in a
victory for the home team. Both pitchers did well.
The university team owed It's defeat TO poor field
ing The New-York University team was dis
hcartened by the retirement OF Captain SEE, in the
early part OF the game. and after that played In
a llstess way. The game was called at the END
OF tho ann inning on account OF darkness. The
score.
fnrlnhm "
New YORK niNefslty " VI
Earned runs-Foriham. o; New-York University o.
Hltf-Foriham. !. Nrw-fork University j. bases on
balls-Fordhau, 2 New-York University !.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10
CLEVELAND THE LOGICAL CANDIDATE.
HE IS THOUGHT LIKELY TO GET THE CHICAGO
Ito IL, nENf0CR HAVE

NOMINATION IF THE DEMOCRATS HAVE
ANY HOPE OF SUCCESS
washinston April 9 (SpeciaD.-Discussing Mr. Car
isles recent letter osensbly declining TO enter the
race for the Democratic Presidential nomination
well-known Republican politician said yesterday:
THAT is as definite expression on the subject
Of the Chicago nomination was reasonably to be
expected. This Is not the time for definite ex-
preston by any man whose name is worthy to be
connected with that nomination"
"Why?'
Because the Democratic campaign. II there Is TO
be one. for that honor will not really begin until
after the ST. Louis Convention. So far as the De-
mocmcy is concerned. everything depends on what
we do at ST. Louis. If platform is wisely writ
ten and our candidate wisely chosen and the re-
eponse from both East and West shows Republican
Endorsement Of the acton taken 1t VIII be very an
ficult for the Democracy to persuade any OF us
more eminent leaders to submit their names at
Chicago These men will feel then even more GER
tain than they do that the jig is up with them
for this year. and they will shrink from heading
ticket well assured of overwhelming defeat. But
r. on the other hand. are not conspicuously
successful at ST. Louis; II our platform causes COM
plant and the serious threat of bolt and the fight
ing over the nomination leaves deep scars ana much
discomfort. then the Democrats may pluck up heart
and by the time of the holding Of their Convention
be IN better spirits Drafting TO secure candidate
may not have to be resorted to- There may even
-.
"Who would be strongest in such CIRCUMSTANCES;
ION. the Democrats have but one man TO III any
occasion looking to success. If they are 10 make
q nomination simply for FORMS sake--smply TO give
ANYBODY who may desire 10 vote the Democratic
ticket an opportunity 10 do so-they have several
men among them, any one OF whom would N MAKE
very good candidate. But If the unexpected happens
between now and the holding Of the Chicago Con,
venton. whereby hope Of Democratic success is heid
out Mr. Cleveland will carry off the prize Inc
names Of Carlisle, Olney and all the rest OF them
will disappear at once and his name De run up
But how about the prejudice against 'h'ra
term?" -, .A,a
"Mr. Cleveland has prejudice against third
term. He adjusts his views 10 circumstances he
was or record against second term quite as
strongly as the country IS against a third term but
that did not prevent him from seeking renomnation
when the time came. He the whole subject
then in different light. And SO 1t will be about
third term II the clouds lift q little: -
''But will the country see the thing In dihereht
light" ,.o. a0,., think :, will T
don't think third term possible for any man i5ut
Mr.. Cleveland's friends regard him as an exception
TO ali rules And | nave sometimes thought that he
must be of the opinion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10

AWARDS AT THE BOSTON HORSE SHOW.

Boston. April 9-The attendance at the Horse
Show to-day was undimnished. These awards were
made this forenoon: Hackneys. judged by II. r..
Bloodgood Class 3l-Mares three years old. above
II hands inch and not exceeding Is hands, to be
shown In hand or by the side OF a saddle horse,
frs, prize SIS. II. @. and r. Cheney's brown Pal
auette; second prize. $780, Arthur 7. Kemps roam
Contented third prize. II. q. and X. Cheneys bay
Nina
Class 22-F1liy two years old 0oaed In 1890 to be
shown In hand or by the side OF saddle horse.
First prize, $50. ii. @. and r. Cheney's chestnut
Pinta; second prize. $780, G.. 8. Smiths chestnut
Bob Bon.
Glass 2+-Colt. nlly or gelding two years ola
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10
PROHIBITION NOMINATIONS.

Springfield. H., April 9.-The Prohibition State
Convention to-day nominated the following ticket:
governor. Hale johnson, Of Newton: Lieutenant
Governor. E. A. WIndell, Fairbury; Secretary Of
State Aonzo E. Wilson. Chicago Auditor, Arthur
j. Bassett. Chicago; Treasurer, f. X. Hays. Galva;
Attorney General. Robert II. Patton. Springfield
C. NJ Whippe and Oliver W. Stewart were
chosen as members of the National Committee, A
resolution was adopted which requests that Con-
cress prohibit the manufacture of liquor In the
United States and also prohibit the sale OF liquor
in the District of Columbia. all Territories and all
military posts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10
POLITICAL ODDS AND ENDS.
OREGON REPUBLICANS MEET.
THE STATE CONVENTION HELD IN PORTLAND

THE STATE CONVENTION HELD IN PORTLAND
FOR MKINLEY AND SOUND MONEY
Portland, Ore. April (SpeciaD.-Promptly at 10
a m. the Republican State Convention was called
to order by George A. Steele chairman OF the state
Central Committee. The Exposition Building was
filled with enthusiastic Republicans. despite cold
rains The immense concourse kept ii cheerful In the
cold building. George II. Williams. a man satsfac-
tory to both the Multnomah County factions, was
made temporary chairman, the usual committees were
appointed and a taken to o'clock. From
that time to o'clock rousing speeches were made
by Judge Caples and other prominent leaders. Three
cheers twice repeated for 'Our next President
William Mckinley" Then. while awaiting the re-
port Of the Committee OIL Credentials, the Conven-
ton adjourned.
w. r. Ellis. OF Hephner. selected as the Re
publican candidate for Congress by the I'D Dlstrlct
Republicans at last nights convention. The National
delegates Wallace McCammant and Charies
w. Parrish. with Frederick Henley and Jonathan
Bourne alternates The delegates were instructed
10 vote for Mckinley first, last and al the time
Both sound-money men. The two delegates
elected Albany In the 1st District are also sound
money men.
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made by Long and Delmas, Of Sacramento OF
October 10. 1894.

,orvr ATHLETIC CONTESTS IN BROOKLYN
The joint set Of games 70 De ne'u c". ~"
-.,o. ., tho ,.,h Regiment y. G., s. n. Y, ana
the Raw Ridge A. c. In the new armory, Eignth-ave
and FYfteenth-st Brooklyn, on Monday evening"
promises to be a success About 40 entries nave
been received. Much interest Is centred IN the
match race distance three-quarters OF mile DC:
tweon Hiertberg Walsh and Hollander. A revived
interest has been manifested Of late IN the tug OK
war. and a challenge pull is TO be decided az mess
~anos het ween the powerful team OF the lf;h Regi'
5ment's Scandinavian Company and the ambitious
second team of the Bay Ridge A. c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10
THE BLUE RIBBON MEETING AID RIGHT

Detroit. April 9.The entries for the special con-
tests OF the Blue Ribbon meeting Of the Detroit
Driving Club which will be held on the Crosse
Pointe track In July. have Just closed and the
number OF entries received insures the success OF
the meeting. The Great Merchants and Manu-
facturers' Stake. which Is guaranteed for Its face
value OF $4,000 has twenty-nine entries. and will
be worth from s300 to sl5 O00 The list OF entries
covers the choicest selections in the 2:24 class
trottng In thirteen States and the Province Of
ontario. The new Chamber Of Commerce Stake OF
5000 for 2:4 PAGERS has twenty-one entries. OF
the othe. special contests the 2:25 class trotting
has twenty and the 2:25 pacing twenty-fo
entries. The 22O class trotting for four-year-olds
fill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10
THE UTAH DELEGATES TO ST. LOUIS

washington, April 8 (SpeciaD.-"There is only one
Aeaapate from Utah TO the ST. Louis Convention"
sad Utah politician to-day. who Is for any OF the
announced candidates for the Presidential nomina-
ton He is Colonel Isaac Trumbo, and he favors
the nomination of Senator Allison The other dele
~.ta, are for a silver man. They would like to a
sfrairht silver ticket headed by Cameron. with Sena.
tor Morgan Of Alabama for second place. ! would
yates but for the fact that the delegation Is being
claimed for Reed, Allison and Others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10
WORLDS BICYCLE RECORDS BROKEN.

San Diego. Cal. April 1.-TWO worlds bicycle
records were broken yesterday at Coronado by the
speedy young OF the Stearns team In
training there. They were the half and quarter
mile tandem records. unpaced The halfmle
made by Randall and Schefsk in so 3-5 The best
previous record 81 3-5. made by Terrell and
Taylor on the same track on March 2.
The 9narter-mie tandem record was broken by
Randall and Kiser. OF Dayton Ohio the time being
q rs sso0nds. The best previous time was q SIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10
SENATOR HILL IN TOWN.

Senator David B. Hill arrived In the city at a
late hour last evening and took up his quarters,
usual, at the Hotel Normandie. Mr. Hill expects
70 meet number of his leutenants here. James
w. Hinkley. chairman Of the Democratic State
Committee among them. and after consultation
Sha date for the meeting Of the committee will be
settled upon, as we'll as the time and place for the
meeting CT the Democratic State Convention
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10
WESLEYAN DOWNS HARTFORD.

M!ddletown Conn. April SpecaD.-Wesleyan
opened the season here with the Hartford State
League team. whom they easily defeated The
general active play Of the Wesleyan team, together
with their batting formed the centre o; interest IN
the game. In the NTH inning. with man out. by
punching elk hits. they scored eight runs Town
send. Wcseyans new pitcher. appeared FOR the frs,
time on the diamond. He did well. The game was
called at the end OF the seventh inning account
OF darkness with the score OF Is 10 IN favor Of the
W.sleyans.
Score by innings:
Wesleyan .........................3 o 2-ls
summary: Hl,s-Wesleynn IA. Hartford o. Two-bare
hits-Tirrili Besman. Beadle Bose. on basON Towns
end ,. Be"mdn T. clements B. Beafle g. Struck out by
-pwnsend. Pcttet Hovle. Mackey. Metz. by Be"man
Metz 90. Beade. BY Clements Beeman. Townsend: BY
Bcadle. Thrill DAVIS. Time-2:3o Umpre-Stewart.
Attendance.
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Jockeys AS AUTHORS"
STUPID RIDERS EXPLOITED As SPECIAL. WRITER'S
ON TURF SUBJECTS.

ON TURF SUBJECTS.
Pacing mon are still laughing over the remarka-
blo enterprise OF one-cent newspapers in getting
elaborate essays on racing matters from Jockeys
30 ignorant that,they are hardly able TO sign ther
own names OF course tn Jockeys do not write
these remarkable productions themselves Ihey are
,rt,ten for the Jockeys and the Jockeys cajoed
into aflxing their signatures. There never was Il
more absurd article a turf subject published In
auv newspaper than the one recently printed 10
which a fac-simile II the signature OF the coorod
tockcv Anthony Hamilton. was added There nave
been many highly intelligent colored Jockeys. riders
who understood horsemanship thoroughly. anu VINO
could discuss all the points of riding and all the IN
clenis In race clearly and intellgcntiy; but Ham
ton a one OF the most siup.G-looking negroes 10 be
seen anyN here and OF the oldest and queerest.
lie has ridden FOR many different owners He has
ridden races FOR j. II. iiagsin. James H. keene. the
senior August Belmont. and many other we'll
known owners. but whenever Mr. HagSin. or Mr.
kecne or Mr. Belmont asked Hamilton 70 tell
anything about race. or 10 explain the defeat OF a
horse or to describe tho way ia which he handed
BE mount. lIGuil On's only answ"r was unintelli-
Standing Joke N the turf-Hamiton'- complete In
ability to give my clear explanation Of his riding In
SS""ggs,f,onaIsi' and 81 course he is Incapable Of
writing article giving any valuable information
about any feature OF any feature OF rdlnB.
All iurfmcu are expecting with eagern.ss the
opening ~ The meeting NJ Jennings, In me District
OF columbia The number OF high-class stables rep
resented there and the argr number OF horses that
are already at the track prove that there VIII be
~ lack OF material FOR Interesting and noteworthy
contests Mr. Hclmon, has sent hts choicest ant
mails TO Jennings ana tn" rspfe.en,auSn rom ms
vcli-known stables Will be- well represented II
been 50 backward that the horses which will take
part ia the races at Jennings Will be suffering from
has r, been sufficient time 10 &c; the animals ready
ia a deliberate and thorough manner. Si. there
is every reason believe that the sport at Jennings
xii be Of fal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10
TrNsDALE.s EXPULSION DEMANDED.

Boston, April 9-Secretary Bassett. OIL inc
~, ,,,,o,s,an WbeeImcn. has received a formal pro-
,as, aca,nst Edmund J. Tinsdale Of New-York CITY,
ASKING that he be expelled from the League VI
American Wheemen the ground OF cohuuo. "
legged to be detrimental to the best Interests % ac
In : in onposng the Armstrong bill at Albany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10
For M.KrNLEY AND HONEST MONEY.

Canton Mo-. April 9--The Republican Congress
Convention of the Ist District met here yesterday
Major c. n. Clark. present incumbent was nomi-
mated for Congress by reclamation Delegates to
the st. Louis Convention were elected The reso'u-
t,ors favor honest money Of gold. silver and paper.
md instruct the delegates to st: Louis to vote Tor
GcKiniey as long as there Is chance for his nomi-
nation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION IN PROVIDENCE.

Providence r. L. April 9.-The Republican Con-
ven;on for the election Of delegates to the Ma
tional Convention will be held here tomorrow. The
eight men 10 be chosen will be for Reed until that
candidate withdraws from the contest There Is
no Mckinley sentiment In sight, the efforts OF Gov
ernor Lipptt TO create such having Deen Iru!less
IA the face Of the strong Reed feeling
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10

Anderson. Ind. April 9-In a publication made last
night. William Dudley Foulke OF Richmond. close
friend to General Harrison indicates that he will be
q candidate for United States Senator against w. b.
Keene. of Terre Haute and G. W. Fairbanks. OF
INDIANAPOLIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10
THE NETWORKS AT PRACTICE.

The members OF the New-York Baseball Club
Junior and senior spent some time In outdoor prac-
tcc at Manhattan Field yesterday afternoon. The
two teams will try again to play a practice game
there this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10
KANSAS DEMOCRATS FOR FREE SILVER.

Chanute Kan. April 9.-The Democratic Conven-
ton for the lid District met here yesterday. Not
many delegates were present had been ex-
pected. Resolutions favorng the free coinage of sill
yer at a ratio of l6 to l. advocating tariff for
revenue only and deporng the defeat Of the in
come measure were passed unanimously Hugh
7. Farrelly an attorney OF Chanute. was nominated
for Congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10
FREEDOM CLUB LECTURES.

Tho Freedom Republican Union recently organ
.,ed with headquarters at No. l,l0S Park-ave. will
hestn a series of lectures on subjects of general
tntersst The first address will be delivered this
evening at $3.50 o'clock by William r George, the
Sonnder OF THE George Junior Republic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10

Assemblyman Livingston's Dill proViu,'s -. -,
o,.o,a nath from Coney Island. and for the I'M
.ro'erent of Genmore-ave was signed by Gov
ernor Morton yesterday. Work on the return, vfI,e
viii he begun at once. and the opening VIII oe
celebrated on June q.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10
w. C. EUsTIs WINS IN DUBLIN.

Dublin. APRIL AT the Fairy House Steepechase
meeting. which was held here on April q, W. c.
Eusts. an American millionaire. won three races
Mr.. Eustls rode his own horses and had for his
competitors some Of the best Jockeys In Great
britain
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Memphis. April 9.-rhe fifteen days meeting OF the
Memphis Jockey club began to-day. the track being
fast the crowd about ten thousand and the sport
disappointing The latter was due TO the starting
machine. which caused the loss OF a deal OF
money by leaving two favoritcs AZ the post. The
Tennessee Derby captured by Or McIeans
Bcrclar. Il maiden. who lowered the Derby record
by three and onc-half seconds Summaries:
Ffrai six + Smith II? MARTIN.
io o. David ~ iSh,rrer 81. 20 l. second Nick
llo IT Murphy. To l. third. Time l.lt'e
Second rnce mile-Scrit-. los Martin, 3ig to
won clifford jr los az. Williams, - l. second Lear.
los Tlofpsl - !. .hlrd Timc-0.jl
Inlri mile and eighth Tennessee Derby.
value s. icfcldr. ~, Crhorpel. 10 Won Lady
Inez III d'erkius,. 10 I. eecond. Ben Eicr 22 81.
Taherb = TO : third. Time ',-,.
Fourth race half milo .oliean. 10 liurs 10 to l..
H'.rkln-, II % !. third Time jois
Fnh onc mile. selling Mopsy. ioi "A. BARRETT.
: 10 l. won. SundDNn III n Nimrl. u 10 I. second.
Tancred. io2 ,SherreD 20 |. third Time not taken.
sixth race tone mile seng)-lIelen Mar. % &C.. Rein).
g. Mics clark. Ui shcirer. 10 - second.
Leonard r.. ioi Hhofpr ~ To /. third Timc-i:6
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BISHOP RYAN SINKING.

Buffalo. ~ Y. April 9.-Bishop Ryan Is sinking
rapidly. One side is partially paralyzed and he Ia
unconscious His physicians say there Ia little hope
that he will rally before the end comes
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HOLDING UP A CONVENTION.
DESPERATE GAME BEING PLAYED BY THE PLAT
MACHINE IN TIE XXXIVTH DISTRICT.

DESPERATE GAME BEING PLAYED BY TIE P1.ATT
MACHINE IN THE XXXIvTH DISTRICT.
Buffalo. April 9-The Platt machine is playing a
desperate game In the XXXIVth Congress District
1t is holding up the call for the District Convention
which Will choose two delegates to 81. Louis until
such time IT Will be possible for Representative
Hooker. Of Chautauqua: Senator Higgins. OF Cat
taraugus. and William j. Glenn. OF Alleghany to be
here TO direct the machines fight IN person. Mr.
Hooker Is In Washington. and Is Mr.. Glenn
who Is Doorkeeper Of the House OF Representatives
Senator Higgins is in Albany. The Mckinney
District Convention that the machine has planned to
hold up the convention until after Congress and the
Legislature adjourn. so that Hooker. Glenn and
Higgins may have an opportunity TO get back into
the district and make an effort 10 check the rise
OF the Mckinley tide.
Two OF the three members OF the District Com
mittee controlled by the machine. These two
members George f. Tiffany. OF Fredona. who
s Hooker's man. and S. c. Green Of Little Valley.
Cattaraugus County. who is controlled by Senator
Higgins. Green Is assistant postmaster OF the Sen
ate. a position which Higgins got for him. The
third member OF the District Committee Is John
McEwen, Of Wel.sville Allegheny County. Mr.
McEwen Is under the control OF the machine.
but he is a minority OF the committee. and has no
power TO call the convention.
So far there has been ntmation TO when
the convention NAV be called. No hint has come
from the machine members OF the committee that
they are giving any thought TO the matter OF the
call for the convention. although every other Con-
gress district in the State has chosen Its delegates