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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
THE GREATER NETWORK COMMISSION

Citizens interested in consolidation are anxiously
awaiting Governor Moron's appointment Of the nine
Commissioners who must be chosen before the Com
mission created by the Greater New-York law can
organize The law makes the Mayors OF New-York,
Brooklyn and Long Island City, the Attorney-Gen-
eral, the State Engineer and the president or the
old Greater New-York Board Andrew II. Green.
members Of the new Commission. For one OF the
remaining seats on the Board great many PUBLIC
spirited people favor Horace c. Du Val. OF Brook
lyn and believe that he will be- one OF the number
to be selected by the Governor. Said city on1c'aI
yesterday, who is DESTROYS that the Board shall b
composed Of the best possible material:
II am very much pleased to learn that many we'll
known citizens in New-York and Brooklyn, as well
as in other parts Of the coming metropolis are urg-
ing upon the Governor the appointment or H. =.
D1 Val, who has been for many years known to the
public as Chauncey NJ Depew's private secretary
Although Mr.. Du Val is credited TO Brooklyn, ne
belongs as much 10 New-York, and We are proud OK
him The Commission ought TO have at lSast ons
member of the type Of Mr. On Val, young, active.
energetic, ndefatigable and capable Of doing an I'm,
mense amount OF intelligent work. understand
that he has made a careful study Of the questions
grappe and know, besides that he Is admirably
equipped by natural ability and long experience lor
the place"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13

act business on Sunday in the Twenty-seventn Ere
cinct few years ago Carpenters face flushed ana
tears dropped from his eyes the lawyer made an
appeal for clemency.
Dlsrict-Attorney Fellows made brief speech IN
which ne advised lenlency in the case OF Carpenter
Justice Keogh said he could not agree with the re-
quest that OILY fine be inflicted In the case OF a
public officer who had been guilty Of bribery and
had received money for failing to enforce the law
He sentenced Carpenter to three months imprison-
ment in the Penentiary and fine OF Sl.5p Car
penter evidently appeared to think that he mad re-
ceived a light sentence. but he also felt the dis
grace. lie was retired annual pension or
81 375 In August, 1892 and he will continue to re-
ceive the pension during his lifetime At the time
OF his retirement he went TO live on farm which
ne had purchased Nyack He Is a robust
man, forty nine years old.
After receiving his sentence yesterday Carpenter
was taken TO a cell in the Tombs and 1t was said
that he would begin TO serve his term in the Pen,
Tertiary to-day. He said his married son would
look after his Nyack farm II lost two daughters
since my retirement" he said, ''and am glad now
that they are dead and will not have TO bear dis
grace"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
A STREETCAR or NOVEL DESIGN.
THE NEW ADDITION TO THE ROLLING STOCK OF
THE DRY DOCK ROAD.

THE DRY DOCK ROAD.
Hundreds OF persons yesterday inspected the new
improved car OF tho Dry Dock East Broadway ana
po,,.rv Railroad Company at the car house OF the
road near the Grand-st. ferry. This car VIII PROB
ably be run on the Grand-s line to the DesorosSeS
st. ferry to-day
The pattern OF the car IS unique II was Designed
no - I, Carey the master mechanic OF the railroad
company The is painted white with woe
bue band In the centre Of the body on each side
OF tho car over the blue, Is tho letter III
ub,to This letter takes the place OF number
The body OF the car Is eighteen feet long, ana the
fuu length IS about twenty-five feet II Is as wide
"a the ordinary streetcar. on each side OF the car
ara ten seats with bracket pedestsls. The seats
ara 90 arranged that the passengers VIII not race
each other.
Passengers can easily look out OF the windows
on the side on which they seated Al each dash
hoard there is an auxiliary lever. which turns the
eo,ts about SO that the passengers will always face
rho direction in which the Is moving. About
100 persons at one time ride comfortably on
tho car
over each door IL invisible yentilator. when
allows plerty OF fresh air TO enter The car has
twin doors OF the same design as those In use on
Inc cable roads. Light Is furnished by two lamps
OF thiryhve candle power each inete IS no s,,p
Roth the register and the signal bell are operated by
an invisible rod running the whole length or the
car The windows. which are double, are wo-thlrus
the height OF the body OF the car. and wnen they are
do,vn The car Is an open one although the entrance
is only by either of the doors Directly In 'front.' OF
each wheel is automatic wheel fender which
the track When the pressure Is removed 1t springs
ouicky back TO It's original position.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
BUILDERS LACK MATERIALS.
The STEEL AND IRON MILLS CANNOT PRODUCE
FAST ENOUGH.

HE STEEL AND IRON MILLS CANNOT PRODUCE
FAST ENOUGH.
Builders who have the contracts for the erection
OF many OF the immense structures which are now
going up In different paris OF the city have COM
planned much Of late that their efforts to hurry
a'ong the work and comply with the time condi-
ions Of their contracts are much hampered by the
.o"ness OF the mills in supplying the necessary
iron and steel used largely In this class OF build
mss' 1t is sail that the proprietors OF the great
non and steel mills, anticipating a continuation Of
Hs ouness which prevailed for several years In the
80 closed down, In great measure. their plants
Nv were unprepared for the recent boom in the
building industry.
sn consequence of this is according 10 the local
1e's mat the building industry is at the present
-e sunerng from a lack of material This
:. a'e condition Of affairs subjects the builders
49,. loss Oh much money and also to the COM
=" owners and architects. There are num-
49,. buildings now In process Of construction,
s 1911 a was Intended should be completed this fall
"n'cn the builders say. cannot be finished until
..,s spiihs or later. The knowledge of this It is
-. 49, mas caused owners TO delay filing plans for
"piated new structures.
.o..s the largest firms in the city that take
s."acts for the iron and steel work on buildings
~ 'ne jackson Architectural Iron Works. j. B.
Sen' Mlliken Bros. and others These firms
~, large Pants and manufacture much Of the
- WORK. but none of them have mills to turn out
large steel beams and pillars which are now
49, 20 generally lin the construction OF buildings.
ths .ney obtain from the immense steel plants OF
cIv eountry The bulk of the material used in this
stssa comes from the Carnegie Works at Home
hnn A"e'S"" Anu i'o'' '"' at 'oh"s'o""'
the Offices Of the Jackson Architectural Iron
ncvtAs' IN East Twenty-eghth-st.. Tribune
pressing Of late that the firms foundry and shops
nils nil oe zen running day and night There are few
ty-fOi hear ms
br rsa again the use of steel In the erection OF
yea. has increased fast within the last ten
ieess mat the mills have hardly kept pace with IL.
vos years ago $4,000 contract for iron and steel
bund,,wss given out In the erection OF certain
Big thing and aroused much Comment in trade
Gcrrres This same building Is now going to be torn
stee snd another erected on its site, the iron and
Tbs work on which will alone nearly 5000
now h s,naii ornamental work on another building
6S,. peing constructed will cost $4,000 These
i'm So merely demonstrate the increased use OF
~ ana steel In the erection OF buildings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
INDEPENDENTS ELECT ONE MEHBER.
THE GOVERNING COMMITTEE CHOSEN IN THE
STOCK EXCHANGE ELECTION.

THE GOVERNING COMMITTEE CHOSEN IN THE
STOCK EXCHANGE ELECTION
Announcement was made yesterday morning from
the rostrum Of the Stock Exchange OF the result OK
the election held the day before. The full number
OF votes cast was 7i2. The officers elected and the
votes they received were:
Preeldent-Francs l.. Eames 7o2
Secretary-(;eorge ". Ely, 594.
Treasurer-Frankn W Gilley, 10.
Cha!rman-William Mcclure. 1Os.
Members OF the Governing COMMITTEE 70 serve
400: ". d. Dickerman $50. r. 7. Doremus; 49, {. l.
Hudson, 81: James McGovern. 625 G. w. Maury
e2s; II. X. Pomroy. c53: George X. Sheldon. "a: A.
Wolff IT., 4jl.
Member OF the Governing Committee 20 serve three
years-W. h. Lawrence. 1O2.
Trustee OF the Gratuity Fund. 70 serve five years
William Alexander Smith, 40.
Nominating Committee FOR ls97-F =. Ballard. csc;
A. Banks 700: Charles Hazard. 709 G. ID. Belden,
7O4; William Evans. Jr. 1O
The entire regular ticket was elected with the ex-
ception OF +. r Adams. who defeated by G. |.
Hudson. The Independent ticket differed from the
the Governing Committee 10 serve four years
Five years ago Mr.. Hudson defeated Mr. Adams
for member OF the Governing Committee. The oi-
position 10 Mr. Adams this time not on personal
grounds bur because OF his close business relations
with Western Union Telegraph interests. which. II
asserted. fosterel the bucket-shOp business By
supplying quotations 20 them through subordinate
company. the Gold and Stock Telegraph Company.
After the announcement OF the vote, the Govern
Ing Committee met with the new members. and
elected r. H. Thomas vlce-preeldent for the nfih
time and for the fourth consecutive term
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS.
ORGANIZATIONS TO UNITE FOR PHILANTHROPY
AND OTHER STUDIES.

ORGANIZATIONS TO UNITE FOR PHILANTHROPY
AND OTHER STUDIES.
Abou. thirty women members OF various women's
climbs IN Greater New-York. met yesterday AFTERNOON
a. c, Stenhens Church in West Forty-sixth-st, IN
r.snonse 10 a call issued by a committee OF women
which was appointed at recent meeting OF the
Phalo Club TO forward city federation among
the members OF this committee were Mrs j.. W.
Alexander Mrs. Joseph Cairns. Mrs b. a. Hreeiey'
Miss Cowdrey Mrs. P. Hanaford Mrs w aliehsieih'
DR. Oakey Miss Harriet and Mrs. Kenyon.
The meeting was called to order at O'Clock by
Mrs F. W. Alexander. who presided and set forth
the object of the meeting. 1t was purposed 10 pand
the various women's clubs OF Greater New-i orK
under the name OF the City Federation OF Womens
Clubs to study philanthropy in scientific way.
Mrs Alexander said that the work or organizing
the Federation should be done slowly. TO when
everybody seemed TO agree. motion by Mrs
J. c. Croly with several amendments was
passed TO the effect that new members be
added 10 the original committee ana that tho
presidents Of the womens CLUBS IN pIeate'
New-York who we're not present be made mem.
beers of It. 1t was suggested that the op}ect %. o.
the proposed federation should not be lifneu 20 te
study Of philanthropy. but must embrace literary
musical and professional interests
we're Mrs j. c. Croly Mrs. y. Chapman. Miss A.
Rhodes Mrs r j. Thorpe. Mrs. NJ Trautmann,
Mrs r Heimuth DR.. Harrette keatinge, MISS
lydia Day Mrs. j. FaIrman. Mrs. a: NJ Palmer
not present The committee announced that its
next meeting would be held In St stephens Church
on the first Wednesday in October at o'clock IL
Is not proposed effect an organization TIL them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
MR.. STRAUS EXPOUNDS DIPLOMACY.

The Quill Club last night celebrated Its last meet
ing of the season with a dinner at the Arena. In
West Thirty-frst-st. The president. Robert era
ham, presided. Oscar 8. Straus. late United states
Minister to Turkey. was the guest Of honor. Dinner
was served to 100 members and guests After the
regular routine business Mr.. Sraus made brie1
address on THE United States In Her Foreign
Relations" and after the address several minor
amendments TO the clubs bylaws were adopted:
Mr. Straus defended the diplomatic system OF the
United States, so frequently attacked OF late as
by the right man in the right place. often meant 1ne
saving of considerable expense and sometimes
meant the prevention OF war. The entire Diplomatic
Corps. Mr. Stratus said cost year ts wn, sor
each six hours Of the years It was maintained -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
CONE AT TWO"
THE STRANGE MESSAGE WHICH TOLD OF THE
ELOPEMENT AND MARRIAGE OF
MOUNT KISCO COUPLE.

THE STRANGE MESSAGE WHICH TOLD OF THE
ELOPEMENT AND MARRIAGE OF
MOUNT KISCO COUPLE.
Society people in Mount Kisco are gossiping over
the quiet marriage OF Miss Maud Miller and Fred
rick c. Pelton. OF that place. The ceremony was
perforrned in Brooklyn Saturday last. The an
nouncement OF It was exceedingly short and both
cred tho receiver OF t. All that was said In the
telegram was. zone at two
Mr. Pelton Is one OF the well-known men or the
town He IL a partner In the real estate firm or
Carpenter & Pelton. and Is a son OF the late Dr.
Pelton He is at present Master OF Mount kisco
Lodge, F. & a. NJ
Miss Miller is twenty-five years old. since her
fathers death in Brooklyn few years ago she
has made her home IN Mount Kisco. About three
wears ago she was engaged to Charles Donohue' an
ennloye OF the New-York City Park Department.
who nj that time lived in Mount Klsco with mis-
,no,her He his mother and sisters now I've IN
White Plains The engagement was broken ana
then renewed ana two weeks ago was broken
again. All. ,,ui.- lac. Era
D.a - nen, n Hrookyn They went to the
house o, the brides aunt in that city, minister
was summoned and the ceremony was periorm,eii.
Immediately afterward Mr.. and Mrs. PeItoh IsIt
New York on an Old Dominion line steamer LOT
GA point Comfort Va. Before going the BRIDE
groom sent TO Howard Bailey, a close pelsOndi
Mr. Bailey dil not comprehend what tho message
meant until he learned that MT PeItoh anu MISS
Miller left the village together. No other "oru mas
been received from them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
DAVID s. HoTALNG. THE SECOND JUROR.

jected to the leading manner IN which the District
Attorney put his questions They were. ne said, too
suggestive. and prompted the talesmen's answers.
Mr.. Miller Invariably opened his interrogations by
asking Are you opposed to capital punishment
and almost Invariably affirmative answer was
returned. Finally in Albert f. McGluckin man
was found who believed In the principle OF IAN eye
for eye" Mr.. McGluckin proved accepta bic
both 10 the prosecution and the defence. but before
he consented to be sworn he made a communication
10 the Recorder 10 the effect that he was acquainted
with Dr.. Bulmer. OF the experts who Will be
called upon TO give evidence. Mr.. Brooke then cha-
lenged the talesman. and he was excused
Gustave Roeder held some remarkable ideas.
Are you opposed to capital punishment" he was
asked.
81 am. don't favor any kind OF punishment"
he replied.
Are you opposed to punishment for any kind Of
crime%' Mr.. Miller asked.
The talesman replied in the affirmative and
excused
When the court had adjourned the defence had
exhausted five peremptory challenges and the Peo-
pie two out OF the thirty TO which they
titled. There only seventeen taiesmen left
out Of the 200 who had been summoned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
USING THE BOYCOTT IN MILWAUKEE.

Milwaukee. May 12.-The boycott IS the weapon
the street railway strikers now welding against
the street railway company In an effort TO bring t
to terms. Papers by the hundred are in circulation
to-day pledging their sgners not to use the street.
cars. In addition to this the 1900 union men are
forbidden 70 ride on under penalty OF ss-
pension The company is running nearly its full
quota OF cars to-day. but they run almost empty:
The strikers are running buses and caretteS ana
ton is still in session. but there is prospect OF
accomplishing a settlement through IT, The Board
will make a report tomorrow morning. and II Is ex-
pected the company will be severely censured for
refusing arbtrate
The strikers report that the company Is hiring
women at 81 a day TO ride in the streetcars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
J. \. JOHNSTON & CO., y Ne. ::'' s.; &c. /
t3*+++++f++++++++++++*ff*

known as the Citizens Cape May Cup which was
won by Mr.. Center's yacht Vindez at the Cape
May races nearly twenty years ago. Miss Susan
De Forrest Day was elected associate MEM
her for this wear The other two women associates
are Mrs. George Thompson and Miss Eloise l.
Breese. Although Commodore Henry c. Rouse could
in his stead yet he showed that the club interests
are near TO his heart by authorizing the announce
the coming season This gift increased by Vice
Commodore Cruger and Rear-Commodore J.. Ken
nedy Tod each adding $3.50 making $1,000 in all
Resolutions prepared by the special committee,
Bayard Foulke. Oliver c. Cromwell and Herbert
!. West Roosevelt. were adopted A printers error
in Rule q. Section II. of the Yacht Racing Union
will finally be understood that in the case OF con:
verging yachts the same tack the leeward vesset
shall keep clear The Committee on Permanent
Quarters reported so favoraby that there Is hope
that the club will have a new home of Its own an
other year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
COURT CALENDARS FOR TO-DAY.

Appellate Dvision-suprcme Court--Before Van Brun,
81 g. + + e. 's e ss s q Pryor.
Snp1me spec az rerPa IB-fore Truar
J.-Court opens at 1870 q. m. TX parte matters.
sIrS%e Yos $50 ISL @oi 2 so @es St
300 300 $3.50 2sa aos2. 2s7s 2ss7. 800. Soi' 227
sapieint coaitspseial Termrar. Ivns'oIs Beach
1881 s7l 1925 2icG 1886 2ios 2S2 &i is5e clear
supreme cour-speci. reTmar Pa, y,net're Andrew
supreme court-speeial Term-Part yIef9re MAG Mac
sarTe Goar-specIal TermraTt yIimns.5s Law
SuprCme Court~special Term-Part vIII-Adjourned
supreme court-Triai Term-Pa1, IImnefo-e Fr,e .a
m 79 JPs s Gauss S S S t sc 7gs S Ss
supreme cour,-Trlal Term-Part III-Before Dugro.
Nos 1877. C35. 1910 2co2 2COo. 2clo. caes unhn-
supreme Co,rt-Trin Term-Part Iv-Adjourned until
SUPREME court-TriaI Term-Part v-Betore McAdam
J~causes he sen, from Part III for ,al r Clear
supreme Court-rria TerniuPart vlIBefore DAY -
supreme couriTTia Tsrmmpar y d , Gi der
iss .,ss s. $ sG ss 49, c5s a
is5ed -'''' r.',, r.,up.r, v,,-p.,or. Rock
s, sgeFe%e 10 be sent from trial
supreme couri-Tria Term-Part IXBefors Gegerich
J~tauses to be from Part VII for trial Case un-
Supreme courtrra TermPart XTBefcTs BschoT
ir Clauses be sent from Part vi FOR tfla Gear
supreme Court-Trial Term-part XI-Adjourned until
Monday. May IS 49,, ,,.,, @
Court opens at 1870 a. No day calendar. Wits Tor
probate Augs,e POTTER. Jennie |. Summeriield Henry
Werdan at 10: 80 a. m. Edward Schutt Edwin l. Thorp
Surrcgate's Court-Trial Term-Before Arnold s,Ho
lll2 will of Jane A. Dwyer at 1880 a. M NO. liz"
will OF Evan Lewis 40. D. at 1870 a. M NO ii-of1
will OF Evan Lewis Go. p. at 1880 A. m GO
civ Court-spccial rerm-Be Before O'Dwyer. court
opens AZ 10 A. m. Motions az 1880 a. m
city Court-Trial Tcrm-Tart I-Befor. fzsimons. Il
Nos biG 1853 $685. 2ss $780, 1872 1851, l46t lios l4D3
lIG l4,1 14G0 1870, AL 14I2. 1913. iiat 100 80
ii7s 1919 1880 1881. 1852. 1883. 1884 l4so 1885, 1851
CITY cour,-Trial Term-Part H.Befor. Conlan , J1
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1903 Case unfinished. 49, r< w., Wal,
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Clear.
REFEREES APPOINTED.
Supreme Court
BY Pryor j.
Rosenthal agt Franklin-James J. Grady
BY Truax j.
e,ern agt Jelerson-James J. Neas
RECEIVER APPOINTED.
Supreme Court.
By Smyth. J.
ros.pb n Dunkley agt. Matthew Stewart WILSON
Bryant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
CONNECTICUT BIBLE SOCIETY.

Hartford Conn. May l2.-The Connecticut Blpe
Society has elected the following officers: secre-
tary the Rev. W. H. Gilbert, New-Haven; treas
urer Chandler E. Miller Hartford: auditor Rodney
Dennis. Hartford; Finance Committee. Rodney Den
mis-. David y. Camp. New-Br.tain; James b. Will
Jams. Glastonbury; the Rev. George L. Walker
Hartford John w. Lamb. Hartford; the Rev. VIII
lam B. Moore Hartford; the Rev James W. Bradln'
Hartford: A b. Pierce, Sufiied +. ID. flazler,
South Glastonbury; Committee on Publcation. the
Rev George L. Walker. the Rev. w. Il. Gilbert and
the Rev. William II. Moore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
POLICEMAN HURT BY HIS HORSE.

A.. IN policeman Koran. OF the mounted squad.
v.s., the Oldest men on the Park force. was Sc
49, injured yesterday afternoon by the horse
ho.s. ne was riding near Pelham Bay Park. The
MAJ, look fright at n steam roller which was in
rs.s's on the Baychester Road. near the bay. He
Horn nP ard fell backward almost crushing
Hofor Inc horse got TO his feet first and tramped
In -, wtn his hoofs about the face arms and
% IL SSAng severe injuries. Koran was removed
Nm nome and attended by q physician. The
- captured by another mounted o11cey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
NEW LEAGUE IN THIS STATE.

Schenectady, n. Y. May ia meeting OF base
ball enthusiasts was held at Hotel Roy. Fonda this
morning. Representatives from Albany, Troy. Am
sterlam. Gloversville Johnston and Schenectady
were present permanent organization was eff
fected with J. Baum, OF Schenectady. as chairman
and Benjamin Simmons. Of Amsterdam, secre-
tary. It is the purpose OF the members 10 form
sx-leagu circuit composed Of local players, with
the exception Of the batteries. r. Whitman was
selected 10 arrange schedule TO be presented at the
next meeting TO be held at the Hotel Warner. Am
sterdam next Thursday. The season will open on
Nav
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
CLEVELAND TO- PHILADELPHIA s.

Cleveland. May l2-Wilson pitched strong game
for Cleveland until the seventh inning to-day when
he went to pieces. hitting one man, sending two to
base balls and making two wild pitches. With
one man out and five In. Young was subst-
tuted He filled the bases with on balls. after
which he retired the Philadelphia by two strike
outs The Clevelands hit Orth safely ten times in
the first three innings. and he was succeeded by
balls, only one OF which, however. resulted in a
run. Young's two-bagger. hits by Burkett and
Mexican and one forced In by balls restored
Cleve!ands lead TO three runs in the ninth. At
tendance, 1900. The score:
Cleveland ..................2 Q 2-io
Philadelphia .......O D U u u / y
Northumberland Is Philadelphia H. Errors-Cieve-
land T. Philadelphia g. BatteriesWilson. Young. Zir-
mer and Boyle; Orh. McGill and Clements. Umpire
Lynch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
BEFORE THE YACHTING SEASON.

The seawanhaka -Corinthiaa Yacht Club held
regular business meeting last night at Delmonico's
this being the last prior to the November session.
There was an excellent attendance, as all con-
cerned are on the qui vive for the opening OF the
racing season. which promises such unusual things
for small craft Four new members elected since
the last stated meeting reported by the COM
mittee. surprise greeted the members In the
presentation by Mrs. E. NJ. Ludlow. mother Of the
late Commodore Robert Center. Of the silver cup