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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12
WESTMINSTER COUNTY.
SING SING.


The following are the newly elected officers OF
Washington Hook and Ladder Company: fore-
man. Norman Minnerly; first assistant, Albert
Genser; second assistant Patrick Elliot; secre-
tary Thomas j. Owens; treasurer. John +. Ken
ney: trustee, George NJ. Kopp. The new omcers
will favor the proposed disarmament OF the
Fire Department In case certain appropriations io'
Its benefit are not voted by the taxpayers
Edgar F. Wheeler has been elected chairman OF
the Town Board Of Highway Commissioners
The Ossining Yacht Club will give a cnowoer
party at its Headquarters tomorrow evening
Great improvements are being PROJECTED upon ,ce
property recently purchased by v: Everett Macy
A Laymans Association Of the New:York Con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal Church has
denomination and engaging the active COOPERATION
OF the laity. Delegates 10 the association are 10
ference Of each charge. Meetings. OF the associa-
ton are to be held at the place OF meeting OF tne
annual conference on the first Friday OF the SEES
sion
Yesterday. being the Sunday Of Conference week.
"A noteworthy day In the several churcnes 0!
this village. AT the Highland Avenue Methodist
tended by large congregation that there . was
S sphs eai NJ Merrill preaehed the
afternoon at o'clock the ceremony OF ordination
Of a ar Of G fs
held with addresses by the Rev. G. A. Ho'ia. the
Rev Dr. kndS and the b Rry P the Rev
Ensign McChesney preached In the morning. and
the Epworth League Conference anniversary was
Rev F. M Davenport. the Rev Robert r. Kelley
and Miss Marion Miks. Of Conception, chit Al
the Baptist Church the Key ssrvca nd Se
Rev W r Albrecht in the evening At the Broad
Mission the Key bs Rev % pssenden in
the evening The Rev. A. r. Barnett preached at
the Memorial Church. scarborough in the morn m
he Boy j N Bennetts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12
WHAT THE HORSES ARE DOING.
VISITORS YESTERDAY TO THE COURSES IN THIS
NEIGHBORHOOD

VISITORS YESTERDAY TO THE COURSES IN THIS
NEIGHBoRHoOD.
Clear. bracing weather, with plenty OF sunshine.
caused many turfmen TO visit the racetracks yes
terday In the early morning several well-known
visited the Gravesend track and witnessed the
work OF the horses Michael F. Dryer lives at the
racetrack. so he has line on all the horses that
receive their work for the contests that are only
a few weeks Off Ben Elder. Harry Reed and
Cleophus the stars of the Michael r. Dwyer
constellation at the present time All three Of
them are in splendid condition, and 1t Is safe TO
predict that they will be ready for business when
tho bugle sounds at Morris Park. Ben Brush Is
not so far advanced in his training as the tore-
going horses, owing to a let-up on account OF
troublesome splint.
cracked heels do not improve, but ne believes that
Handspring will DO a starter for the Brookyn
and he firmly believes that they will win their
share Of the money Long Each h is rs be TO sGm
mares. The. veteran will be pensoneshrI ror the
him W ia ms Lakeand galoped some Of his
horses over the Brooklyn track, but did not at
tempt the he SsSss Bay Albert Cooper
breezed John G. FolIansPses MurrilO three fur
Gerhard were present. The Keene two-year-olds
had "breathers' at quarter OF a mile, but no at
are a magnificent lot and, unless the wlseacres at
Sheepshead Bay are greatly mistaken, some Of the
'f The rain Of last week has packed the loose soil
OF both the Brooklyn and Sheepshead Bay tracks
SO firmly that fast runs should be the rule on the
working days OF the present week.
George Smith David Gideon, Thomas Meehan
and other turfmcn witnessed the sallops at Morris
PARK Tho horses at the Park nearly up to
rac,no f5rm and II is probable that n few anxious
trainers will try their horses over racing distances
before Saturday. ~
The A. H. & d. II. Morris horses are at Wash
ington At and ready to race. Owing to the high
op7nion entertained by A. II. Morris of the ability
OF The Friar I'm the three-year- old division and
OF The Frars brother in the two-year-old classes
exnert turfnen predict that the all-scaret Will be
seen and heard from during the Washington
meeting.
et Morris Park some time this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12
STATEN ISLAND HAPPENINGS.

The Ocean Yacht Club. of Stapleton, has elected
Frederick Mullen, Joseph J. Barth, f. Bureas. r.
Strothmann Edwin Burteld and William J. Barry
TO membership.
The patronesses of the Easter dance at the Hotel
Casteton on April % will be Mrs. Alexander d.
Shaw Mrs John s Davenport. Miss Annie Haett
and Mrs. George Bell.
The Episcopal Chapel New-Dorp has secured
quarters In the school building. and yesterday
afternoon ArchdeacOn Johnson held the first SER
vice
Several thousand bicycliss visited the island yes
terday The roads were In excellent shape, with
little dust
Patrick Mccarthy. the janitor OF the Union Free
School I'm New Brighton, lost his left hand yester
day afternoon by the explosion or "A gun which he
was dschargng.
meeting OF the Republican Town Committee OF
thfied will be held In clifton this evening when
action will probably be taken to expel two mem
bers
Irving Burger has been appointed postmaster at
Pleasant Plains 40, -
hearing on the Richmond County Gas bill now
In the Legislature will be had on Wednesday.
The Hamilton Whist Club OF Brooklyn ana
team OF tie Staten Island Wits; Club VIII play
game OF whist at the Hotel Castleton On Aprii Il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12
PLEASANTVILLE.

A socable will be held at the home OF Mrs. W.
H. Bell under the auspices Of the local branch OF
the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. on
Thursday evening next. The programme VIII IN
clude music singing and Rotations. TO be fohowed
by refreshments. III. ~. Fla.
Methodist Episcopal Church will give supper anc
entertainment for the benefit OF me cnurch 10
morrow evening at the home OF Mr.. ana MIS-.
Waterbury Hall. A progressive bean party VIII De
d unique feature OF the programme. ,,., .,
be voted on at the charter election OF this newly
is headed by DR. Edward y. Swift for president.
and other candIdates pre
Vinaeld s Lane James 4. Moore and William
II. Johne. The candidates on the second ticket
are. President Jonathan Pierce; treasurer. James
pogen. Collector OF Taxes. John Butcher: trustees
William H. Bell David Haight and John Oar
ir
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12
OF WOOD RIMS,
AMERICAS MOST VALUABLE CONTR1BU-
TON TO THE BICYCLE.

HOW AND BY WHOM THEY WERE INTRODUCED
SOME INTERESTING HISTORY RE-
LATING TO THEM
A bicycle without wood RIM In this country Is
a rarity yet only a few years ago the wood rim
was unheard Of In this connection, and when IL
was introduced It was greeted with ricicue on all
sides. The wood rim IL strictly an American idea,
and to Charles r. Harrington Is due the credit OF
introducing It. Mr. Harrngton's early life was
spent Mt tho wood working business in Vermont,
and later when he engaged In the bicycle manu-
featuring business. 1t natural for him TO think
OF using wood for a rim.
Hundreds OF patents for special features pertain
ing to bicycles granted each year by the United
States Patent Office but the majority OF them ole
a natural death; few pay any money 10 the III
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12
NEW-ROCHELLE.

The report Of the organized charities of the VII
LACE shows that 400 persons have been applicants
for relief In NewRochelle In the last year.
The directors of the hospital have arranged
charity ball for the night of Monday. April 10.
The dance will be held in the GYMNASIUM Sum with
Gorham Meadow Lane: Mrs. Remsen Darling.
Rochelle Park; Mrs. Charles H. Coffin, Franklin-
REYNOLDS Pelham Manor, and Mrs. John flarmer.
Bancker Place. ~ .,
An additional lecture Will be given IN the Pupic
Avenue school, on Thursday night. The subject
will be From Gibraltar TO Joppa. with illustra-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12
MAMARONECK.

The village trustees. who have for several
months been conducting the village government
without funds. owing TO an Injunction have bor-
rowed 5000 from the Mamar oneck Bank.
The new st. Thomas Athletic Club. recently
formed with twenty charter members, has elected
Is permanent officers They are Marcus Haett
president; D. ]. Tierney. vce-president: Howell {
Perrin treasurer, and W. T, Boyd, secretary;
BOARD of Managers Harbeck Mills. Horace Havi-
land, James Curry. E. c. Nuremberg and X JET
frey. -. ....
course Of painting lessons TO the pupils or TIE
Mamaroneck High Schools.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12
NEWS ABOUT YACHTS.

THE Field" has this to say on the subject OF the
decision OF the Supreme Court in relation 20 foreign
built yachts:
BY a recen, decision OF the Supreme Court Of the
United States foregn-built yachts are declared not
subject TO duty under the Tariff law. The decision
question arose out OF the case OF r. w VAN
chased In England and on arrival at New-York in
August $780, was seized by J. Sloat Fassett the Col
pay the duty demanded Mr.. vanderbllt's action
proved TO be fully justified, for the District Court
found that the vessel not dutable, and. further
more that the owner was entitled 10 recover about
500 OC0 from the Collector $4,000 OF which was In the
nature Of demurrage, or damages, IN the matter OF
loss of profits for the five months during which the
vessel detained. The Supreme Court has not
sustained the latter finding, Blu, announces through
Justice Brown It's concurrence with the view regard
ing the non-dutiabty of the yacht This decision
Is of the utmost Importance to yachtsmen In the
United States. who can now feel sure that by hav-
ing pleasure craft built In foreign yards. purchas
ing them abroad. they will not be confronted on
their return to American ports with enormous
Still there remains the protective law, recently
passed by Congress. which requires the payment
of tonnage dues each time a foreign-buil yacht
acquired or chartered by an American subsequent
ly 10 the passage OF the act. enters an American
port and also requires enter and clear like
ordinary merchant vessel.
Latest dispatches from tho Mediterranean state
that Lord Woverton's cutter Serena sailed her
last match In the Riviera recently. She lifted
out of the water at Nice, to be shipped for home
Tho Samphire has been sold to French yachts
man. and her station will be Toulon. and 1t is also
said that the Flying Scud has found new owner
who has bought her for Solent racing this season.
The Britannia made n remarkable record In the
Riviera regattas and will receive rousing well
come when she returns to English waters.
nnety-ton cruiser is being built by Hansen. Of
Cowes after designs by Alfred Payne. Of South
ampton for John Gretton tr. Of the firm OF Bass.
Radcliffe & Gretton brewers Mr.. Grettons cruiser
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12

THE GORHAM CO., Silver
smiths, following it's annual GUS
tom. invites its patrons and friends
to view the new productions in
STERLING SILVER, which it's
workshops have been employed
upon during the winter months.
In this exhibition will be found
examples of OLD LISH.
ZIG ZENITH CEN TURY.
FRENCH, and COLONIAL AMER
ICAN reproductions, and some en-
tirely new effects in the treatment
of silver with enamel.
Art Rooms, Third Floor,
Broadway and 10Th st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12

thlrd-st. and the Western Boulevard; were charged
by Bicycle Policeman Ormsby with riding tandem
IN reckless manner and endangering the nves oil
other cyclists and pedestrians on me bCuleVaru on
Saturday afternoon. Ormsby said the two riders
rushing the tandem from side 70 s'de OF u,
Boulevard. darling in and cut through cyclists and
creating considerable fright on the part OF those NOS,
who had to dodge them. Greenblatt, OrmsDy said
on the seat. but turned arou2d and ped
aled with his back TO Blevin. , . II,
Their conduct was outrageous, SAID the ponce
man. THE Boulevard was crowded win WHEELS
at the time They seemed to think their perform
II Will take ali the joke out OF them before
have done with them" said Magistrate Smms
grmly.
The two delinquents told the Magistrate that the
machine one they had constructed themselves
and trick affair. AS TO what the policeman
says" said Blevn. about Greenbatt sitting with MS
face to the wrong end OF the tandem. owing 10 the
peculiar construction Of the machine, " WONT steer
properly II ridden In the usual manner mat Is
one OF the tricks of the wheel. ..
"Ahem,' said the Magistrate. 'IricKs OF tna'
kind won't do. You fined so each and costs.
A AIAGISTR ATES Magistrate Cor
nell I'm the Essex Market Court. yesterday re-
marked that bicycle riders the East Side have
got altogether wrong ideas Of how they should go
He said that the simple ringing OF bell TO warn
pedestrians crossing the street was not sufhcient
but that the rider must try to avoid accidents
on the East Side simply ring their bells. and tnen
keep riding along in furious manner. This
ought TO be stopped" Two wheelmen. who were
riding along Broome-st I'm reckless manner on
Saturday, were fined.
L. A. w. BLANKS.-Cyclists desiring TO join the
League OF American Wheemen may obtain full
printed informa ton and membership blanks BY send
Ing their names and addresses TO the cycling Editor
Tribune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12
PORT CHESTER AND RYE.

The Highway Commissioners have been advised
that the injunction served on them in the Rye
Beach Road case by representatives Of Mrs. Sarah
f. Cowles Is void The Board has decided. how
ever not TO interfere with the fences monu-
ments marking the territory in dispute, until the
case is presented for hearing on April II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12
Mr. RRTCE Not A CANDIDATE.

Cleveland, April 1.-John II. Farley, ex-charman
of the Democratic State Central Committee OF
Ohio who has for years been the political manager
for x-Senator Calvin S. Brce in Northern Ohio,
made the authoritative statement last night that
Mr.. Brice will not be candidate for the Senate
next winter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12
TARRYTOWN.

The bill to enlarge the limits Of the village OF
Tarrytown so as to include the waterworks land.
tho new and old County House roads to East View,
and other outlying property, has been signed by
Governor Black.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12
THE pETROLET MARKET.

As result OF prom sing strikes IN Tyler County w va
petroleum last week sustained sharp decline IN parts
~ Southwestern Pennsylvania there has been considerable
success with the drill the pipe lire
have not reflected disturbing Increase the excess OF
supulv over dem,nl stocks this month ought not To
be cspandsd as much 10000 bafres.
The partial Of the pipe Ines from Apr 10
he Ith are follows;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12

Refined petroleum closed COS cents per gallon In
barrels and ass cents bulk York, Philadelphia
prices being on basis points lower Those figures show
dec OF % points from last saturdays closing nsures
Foreign quotations were; London, 4+lad per Imperial
gallon Antwerp In francs per 100 kilos and Bremen
go marks per 10 kiloa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12
POLITICAL NOTES.

The result OF the Chicago local election has stimu'
lated discussion among the politicians about our
own coming local contest. Tammany STOCK has
gone up unquestionably. and the wild Wigwam
hopes of a few months ago have given place to
feeling of confidence that is growing every hour'
The reaction against the Republican party they
contend is strong that even the menace OF BY
ansm was insufficient TO stem the tide In Chicago
They believe that a similar showing will be made
here. Tammany is to-day Popocratc organlza-
ton and consequently 1t can accept a candidate
for Mayor who would represent the views OF the
most radical elements OF organized labor. such
man. for example. Henry George. FOR whom tne
Popocratc undercurrent is already running WIN
alarming force and volume. To win. Tammany
realizes that IL must have the cooperation OF te
workngmen who enabled II to poll such an ana2-
Ing vote last fall and II can only hold TINS mpor-
tant element by accepting as Its Mayoralty nom
inee n man Of labor choosing. 1t Will surprise no
one familiar with the internal workings OF ram
many TO Mr.. George. the man who ran OF an
anti-Tammany platform years ago, the NOM
inee though undoubtedly there will be many efforts
put forth in behalf of other candidates between
and the fan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12

Mr.. Georges campaign f'r Mayor In 1876 mauo
such a distinct impression upon the minds or New
Workers as 10 be easily recalled. 1t was Uiahsu-
lar contest Theodore Roosevelt. fresh from his
triumphs at Albany, nominated by the hePuo
licans: Tammany and the County Democracy com
bined Hewitt. while George was selected OILS
tnctly as a Labor candidate, though he drew 10
his support the disamected elements OF all parues
He insisted as a condition Of his acceptance that
at least 10000 worknsmen should ask for his nom-
nation over their own signatures. II was re-
markable condition. but the labor leaders, leo py
John McMacken who has since become ldenllEe0
with the Republican party, succeeded IN complying
with the arduous requirement. The fight was IN,
tense and exciting from beginning 10 end ana
Georges candidacy finally assumed such strength
that the property holders and solid citizens, Repup
leans as well as Democrats, rushed to Hewitss
support and even then only succeeded in eecuns
him by a small plurality. George second In the
race Roosevelt brought up the rear George ano
his friends always insisted that he was counted out
at the polls, and the politicians who know most
about il practically admit that this was really
done. II would be a curious Illustration OF me
yicssitudes and Inconsistencies of politics II the
organization that deprived him of the honor should
be the means of enabling him 10 secure 1t at last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12

Robert A. Maxwell. the mdest hammered head3-
man that ever filled the position In any National
Administration, Is going TO make NewYork his
future home 1t is understood that he has accept
ed position as president Of corporation here, and
will identify himself thoroughly with metropolitan
life He tells all his friends that he is out of poll
,,cs but this is a determination more frequently
,roken than observed by old warehouses; Of either
party But whether in business or In politics.. MI.
Maxwells services In the late campaign should not
and the National honor, but he threw the whole
,nfuence of his Office the side OF right His let
ter TO THE Batavia News" declaring for Palmer
and Buckner as against Bryan was read with
aviditv by the thousands OF postmasters through
ont the country and undoubtedly had tremen-
dous influence upon them and all other employees
Of the Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12

General Woodford remarked the other day that
.hera were three men who could do this with abso-
Iute certainty, but there is no assurance that any
ono Of the thres would accept the nomination
The three citizens TO whom he referred were Seth
Low, General Tracy. ex-Secretary OF the Navy
and Cornelius n. Bliss Any one OF these. ne
believed can be elected Mayor Of New-York. Mt
Bliss declined the Mayoralty nomination when
Colonel Strong was chosen. and there Is no reason
70 believe that ne would retire from the Interior
Department to obtain the position now, even II ne
felt confident Of q successful outcome of his can
vass Mr. Low would certainly hesitate to leave
Columbia College, and one claims to have au-
thorty to say that he would consider the PROPOSE
ton The Office has no attraction for lisn.--,
Tracy, and he has said SO again and again. wnen'
ever the subject has been discussed In his presence
General Tracy and Mr.; Bliss would be acceptable
TO the Republican machine, and IT is possible the
organization might be prevailed upon 10 accept MI
Low though Congressman Quiggs friends declare
that such a thing would be impossible. Mr.:
Ougg's followers maintain that the majority or
the county organization will favor his candidacy
and that he will insist upon 1t against Mr.. Low or
anv one else unless, indeed. Mr.. Platt should
decline to favor the Congressmans aspiration.
which is quite unlikely in view of the services that
he has rendered the BOSS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12

The probabilities OF Georges nomination and the
possibilities OF his election have naturally aroused
the Republicans and the Citizens Union people to
a keen appreciation of the dangers Of the existing
situation. United action on the part of all good
citizens they realize now TO be indispensable for
success and even then only the strongest candi-
date and the wsest management will insure VIC
tory Harrison who supported In Chicago by
the elements which correspond with those that will
support George here. received majority OF 2'2oo
over all his competitors which included an lnde-
pcndent a Republican, a Business Man. Social La
Dor Prohibitionist and lot OF rondescript can:
didates. combination OF the opposition would
nroba by have defeated him. for undoubtedly Har-
rison received many votes that would have gone
70 another candidate II any Of them had had any
chance of success. Harrison was also aided by the
Temembered was defeated in the Republican eau
Gus for United States senator. There were many
other causes that contributed to his success but
the chief lesson taught by Chicago was the abso-
iute necessity of the Republican and independent
elements of this municipality combining on May
orally candidate. ,.- ,. III H.,
ments and lead them to victory!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12

The Britannia made n remarkable record In the
Riviera regattas and Will receive rousins well
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12

Meanwhile the Citizens Union is going on Its
wav increasing its strength daily and endeavor-
ing to get itself into position to dictate the NOM
inatioa. Some Of its radical elements who were
Identified with the Good Government Club fasco
would commit II to a rule or ruin policy but there
ia sufficient conservatism in the organization TO
nreyent this and the outlook for wise action all
around is more favorable than ii was q few days
ago In fact the Western elections have been a
powerful stimulus to inspire some political thought
OF the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12

LITTLE LEFT TO SUGGEST.
AS Indicating the popular appreciation Of the
work which the Board OF Education Is doing Mt
Hubbe showed letter which he received on FIJI
day from J. Augustus Johnson, president OF Good
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12

THE QUILL CLUB TO META meeting OF the
Race Committee OF the Quill Club Wheelmen has
been called for to-day. 20 consider the advsabiiy
Of holding n race meet early In the season Mem
bers are requested TO attend this meeting without
further notice at y. m. at the clubroohs No. 10
Sassau-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-12

A ninety-ton cruiser is being built by Hansen, Of
Cowes after designs by Alfred Payne. of South
ampton for John Gretton, 1r., OF the firm OF Bass
Radcliffe * Gretton. brewers. Mr.. Grettons cruiser
Hester has been sold to John Maine.