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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
HOPE FOR LOWER TELEPHONE RATES
C. c. sHAYNE AND OTHER MbhBERs OF ihh W."
MIrTEE SENT TO ALBANY RELIEVE
THE RIIL, Will PAeS

G c. shayne president Of the Merchants ana
Manufacturer Board Of Trade, ana other "e
hers Of the committee which was sent oy t'e
Board TO Albany on Thursday to present he"
nents in favor of lower telephone rates. SAID yes
terday that they were hopeful that the Leeis'a''e
would reduce the rates Mr.. Shayne mace the io'-
lowing statement:
noticed at Albany that the legislators are t Je
ginning to realize that business men VINO ar lin
nhone Subscribers are determined 10 nave H., IT,
noesod ~ eomc sort that will result in rcuuC,loi'
Of telephone rates and they are READY 10 tahe ha
sort OF action. / learned al Albany u p'onnh
some persons high in the councils OF the t'upJ q.
ucan Marty had made the statement that tntrc 70
10 DC no telephone legislation at ms Sc ~ ono
that be true believe voice tne sta rybcn say
49, ~ such Is the case these subscribers VIII us'
their EFFORTS to defeat party that h,1 1 Inense
fuence to extortonate mohopoy snbscribers are
Of the people and these telephone iss men
ali men of commercial worth and business me- n,
As for myself will fight any p ary VIZ the iegis
maintain right over wrong prileNe u ~ 80 the
To- re Who have boon sert to Albany 10 serve tiie
men who elected them. do not hve uP ~ oant1e
sworn duty then all business men shou'" o'e
and sec that they are never returheh -. ,,on,la-
have great confidence. however. IN .nc - Tho
mon who compose the Finance comm tuee ", .,bat
Senate and feel sanguine that theS 80, W.. nm again
they can to pass tho bill. We are goiht P Iii he
1,HrsSav ard Won may rest assured that II VIII w
no fault Of the Merchants and Nal,r,no law,
Board Of Trade II the bin does not ''c""' 4,
r NJ Walters said: Il hope for the pes, "a, -" N,
hanv and am inclined to believe that the Dill VIII
mas hu, as II f. said in high Republican circles
that It will not pass we going ahead as rap,'p
q. noseule on other lines We will lie prepared ~
nc, Vii hin a few days after decision ~ ,o
NJ Albany am a heavy taxpayer as Vii wi,
as q telephone subscriber ann &c VOL as
benes, me and all other taxpayers. az W.
telonhone subscribers. to have a new telepIoiit,
company In which the city is interested, o a. the
will reduce taxes and telephone expenses ~ '''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
WHY THE LAMPS ARE OUT.
COMMISSIONER KEARNY SAYS IT rs AN yCoNo,,r-
CAL MEASURE

resident cf Madison-ave wrote TO The TrIbnn.
yesterday TO inquire why the gas-lamps AZ street
corners, bearing tho and numbers o, s,res,s
and avenues. were no longer lighted at night The
lamps nave been dark at night since the beginning
o. me month, while the red lamps which mark the
fre-alarm boxes have been lighted as usual Tho
letter contained this comment: 1T would be inter
esting 10 know why citizens are systematically de
priyed Of their convenient sign boards al night ard
who is responsible for this outrageous order. for
lamps" 9 'i'e
Henry s Kearpy the Commissioner Of Public
buildings, lighting and Supplies. said Yesterday
thai ne had given the order and he also san.
The Lighting OF lamps at the street corners has
been discontinued wherever the gas-amps are near
the electric arc lamps from Fourteenth-st 10
FIFTY mint 81 The reason is that the approDre-
tion FOR lighting the streets this year has been kent
down 70 what II was last year. and thought II was
better 70 save the 5000 which the lighting OF the
corner sas-aTnps would in that part OF Tho
city lighted by electric lamps and use the money in
placing lights In streets which have not been
lighted" ~''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
THE ATLANTIC YACHT CLUB RACES.

ro,o,sl Austen chairman Of the Regatta Com
rnutee o, the Atlantic Yacht Club has announced
the following regattas for May and June; Decora-
zion Dav May 80 regatta. special prize In each
class over the short course In Lower Bay fifteen
miles: Saturday. June H. the Gould cups contest.
op, 10 all clubs. tho outside course for schconers
and sIoops around both ghtsnips. the Lower Bay
course for the others: Tuesday. June a. annual re-
gaia open 10 all clubs and Saturday, June 49,
fhe Adams cups race open 10 all clubs. va hts 10
"a. in groupe This Saturday Is also ladies day.
and an orchestra will play AZ tho clubhouse at
Sec Gate and there will be dance IN the evening
nirp Yacht Entries for the racee may be cent 20
Colonel David r. Austen. at No. 81 Cham oers-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
SAN MATEO HORSES TO BE SOLD.

The horses comprised in no San Mateo Troitng
Stud Of California shipped from san Fran-
cisco on February "a tor New-fork Ine| VIII
rest az ogden and Chicago, and are expected To-
rsech their destination on March &. when they win
Immediately 20 into Madison Square GAr1en. whore
they will pass under Mr.. Keloggs alcioA nam
mer on March and 2. Probably orc Wilkes. III
Is the horse Of greatest public interest amor mem
though others are prominent. OF all the great
trotting stations OF this establishment he Ws the
mos; profitable stake winner and gehera. c az
head and ends anothe or successful breeding estao-
lishnent has been before the pubc Tor me last
we 0Na
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
rv1R1rs FOR SARlToGA STAKES.

Although the Western and Californian entries LOT
,ho stokes Of the Saratoga Racing Association nave
M, vet come IN Secretary Chiffon has areaoy TO-
ce,ved seven hundred entries whlch WI" DC IL
creased probably by twenty Among ,ie 90 -
49, r.or5 from ore those OF Marcus DAILY and Burns
= Waterhouse August Belmont and J. r. Keene
have sent entries. The list Of owners subscribing
* long one including Bromley & Co. scnorr q
Co. Green Morris. p. J. Dryer. j. T. Maoden o.
Q 7 Ncranertv and A H & D Morris; ,,
rhe nutnber o. entries H. each stake foilows:
Grand Union Hotel 5 cQnsTSf Su hS s SS rgpPs
1-n,,ed states Hotel 90 Hondrie. 9: Spencer. 81,
Ciiizens ana Merchants 81: kearneE. 81 kensing-
,on Hotel 60: Canadian Club. 30: BeFer"Yck
Steeplechase. %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
THEODORE B. STARR,
2ob Fifth Avenue.
Goldsmith, Silversmith and
Jeweler, Diamond Merchant
and Dealer in Precious Stones,
Solid Silver, Fine Porcelains
and Bronzes.
MORE FIRE DEPARTMENT CHAN"hH.
THE BUREAU OF FIRE ALARM TELE"HArf'
ABOLISHED AND SUPERINTENDENT J.
~ o., rc--r eNrTrt DrsNTSeED
ELI lott SMITH DIS

Il lott SMITH D1SMlSNfD
Fire Commissioner Scanne yesterday aDolshen
the Bureau OF Fire Alarm Telegraphs ana as
missed the s,iperintendent, j. Elliott Smith INC
work OF the Bureau merged In that OF the
chief Of tho Department. and Chief Bonner VIII
have entire charge OF It in the future Inc an
surprise IN the Department II was not known
for time what other changes there wouid De-
but all the employees Of the Fire Alarm Telegrap phi
Bureau were soon afterward ordered to report 10
Chief Bonner for assignment.
Commissioner Scanne also removed Hehry T.
Blackwell who had charge OF the telegraph pu-
reaus OF Brooklyn and Queens. His once was III
Brooklyn He was made assistant to Chiet
Bonner and allowed TO remain In Brooklyn
The new departure is looked on In vnrious hgh's.
Commissioner Scanned says that the change VIII
be Of benefit 10 the Department, as II VIII nfihs
the Bureau Immediately under the direction OF tle
Chief and the Commissioner il Is thousnt that u
is the intention Of Commissioner ScanneH 70 APP
point assistant to Chief Bonner Tor Mann LII
tor. George r Farrell is in charge OF that work
Superintendent Smith mas been In the Telegraph
department for twenty years He entered II as an
operator and rapidly TO the place OF suptI-
charges by the Commissioners. but he was hnaI,y
found not guilty and restored TO duty. re
is not affiliated with Tammany.
Commissioner Scannell Yesterday also aoonsne9
George E. McOuaid. who was in that office AS,
sstant Fire Marshal Of The Bronx ~ salary OF
So 900 a year Mr. McQuald was formerly he%s1
paper man. He was made Deputy Flre MaTshal
Commissioner Scannel also appointed eleven new
6renen a $500 a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
AZ AcrnRs SANITY INVESTIGATED

Arthur r. Moulton. actor. thirty-seven years
old who lives with his sister, Miss Blanche Boone
AT No 4s East Twenty-hrst-st., was committed to
the insane pavilion at Bellevue Hospital YESTERDAY
Quest az hls sister who said that he had haucina-
tons Moulton was the organizer OF the Moulton
Onera COMPANY one OF the pioneer low-prced opera
Irranizafirns in this country He comic
opera singer OF some ability.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
BASKET BALL GAME TONIGHT

Tho New-B Britain. Conn., basketball team will
NAV the Twenty third-st. Y. NJ C. A. team tonight
at Association Hall. Twenty-third-st and Fourth
ave The New-Bri,sins are tho champions OF
New-England and have defeated leading team
from all parts OF the country. The principal game
viii De preceded by game between the second
Twenty third-st team and the first Central \. NJ:
e A team OF Brooklw The games will be called
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
FOUND DEAD WITH THE GAS TURNED on

Fortunate Avon, thirty nine years old. Of No.
3o3 Thirty hrst-st the superin tendent Of the
Venetian Marble and Glass Company. at Tween
tieth-st. and Tenth-avc.. found dead IN bed
Yesterday morning in his room, with q gas Jet and
gas stove turned Avon had lived In the
house for year RE was good-natured Italian
There letters found to indicate why he
should have committed suicide and the man
cousin says he cannot for tho death
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
AN UNKNOWN MAN KILLED.

An unknown man was killed yesterday morning at
Tenth-ave. and Thirteth-st. by being run over by
a freight train the NewYork Central Railroad.
The apparently about thirty-two years old.
He five feet seven inches In height. and weighed
about one hundred and sixty pounds. He had dark
hair. and his complexion was light Sebastian
GOetler, the engineer OF the freight train. and WILL
lam Dillon. the conductor, arrested and
manded 10 await the action OF the Coroner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
civil, SERVICE RULES TO BE KNOWN SOON

President Kror and Secretary Phillips Of the local
civil Service Board had consultation with Mayor
Van WICK yesterday morning. and the new rules
and regulations passed by the local Board wer"
talked over Later the officials sal thai the new
rules had been printed. but not ready for pub
lication They probably VIII 70 submitted to the
Mayor for his formal approval to-day or on Mon
day and he Will promulgate them without consult
ing the state Civil Service Board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
LEGAL INTELLLGENCE.

SECRET JUDGMENTS DECLARED INVALID.
Justice Russell In the Supreme Court YESTERDAY
decided that where a judgment Is permitted to ne
taken by an insolvent corporation for the purpose
OF favoring some particular creditor and the pro-
ceedings are kept secret. the Judgment Is invalid
The case IN which his decision was made Yves that
Of the firm OF Kirkland Andrews q Co which ia
insolvent The president of the company, Charles
e Ensign. favored the preference Of the indebted
ness against the company held by his cousin /
Ensign 10 the amount OF s. 200 and interest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
MCCOY KNOCKS OUT Burnley.

Memphis Tenn March A-"Kid'' Mccoy knocked
Burley out in the second round at Hot Spring. at
1:45 O'Clock this afternoon
The nghting fast and furious The knock
du; blow was a rght-hande~ tho jaw which
foored Burey. and he counted out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
cAbBRIDGE ALSO DECLINES

London. March THE reply of tho Cambridge
University Athletic Club TO the challenge Of The
Intercollegiate Athletic Association for a series Of
international contests this summer. should nave
reached the United States several days ago i. Is
a refusal similar 20 that OF the oxford University
hIefi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
col. MoRRELL TO HAVE A STOCK FARM.

Bar Harhor. Me. March At is announced that
Coo,e Edward Morren. Of Philadelphia. who last
,au purchased the house OF Mrs. r. b. Scott. Of
WASHINGTON on Maiden Hi. has also bought the
RoI N flood Trotting Park and q tract Ok sixty
acres al The foot o, Newport Mountain here: Colo
mel NOrrcl j. an extensive owner OF hooded horses,
and II is said he I'M ends 10 the place just pur-
chs SEQ as stock farm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05

president. r. Rokeiy. Staten island Greke,
Cricket Club: Executive Committee, T. T. Kelly;
New Jersey Athletic club F. Ko*eME Manhattan haitian
Cricket Club; Dr. C. II. Horribly. New-York Cr I,s
Club and W H Findon, Roseville Crich s, . uaa
The ARRANGEMENT Of the championship echeuu'o "
left 70 the Executive Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
RKrTRHTs APPOINTMENT

RETERHEs APPOINTED
Supreme Court
by Freedman. J.
City Real Estate Company sgt. souard- Aurit,u. "
vanderpoel
Matter OF Oakman & Shaw-Gdeon J Tucker
people &C agt. american steam Boiler fnsurarc.
Corlusny-T Thomas p Donnelly
Kellogg
schwab agt. Norris-Frank wsliing
RECEIVER APPOINTED
Supreme Court
BY Freedman. J
william Richardson agt. Edward }. Mccluskey-
Jsmss !. SsaliS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
The Morris County

The Norris County links which has been closed
MI winter. will be opened for play about April &.
depending somewhat the weather at that time
Y IS not expected that the club will apply TO the
Metropolitan Golf Association for tournament
dates. as the amateur championship there in Sep
TENDER VIII engage al the energies OF the members
The date OF the annual meeting Of the club has
not been fixed yet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
COURT CALENDARS FOR TO-DAY

Supreme Court-specih Tsrm-Part II-Refore prvo,
J.-coart opens at 1870 tx psrte matters
surrogstes Court hambers Before Arnold co,,r,
opens ~ 1890 Il. Wills for probate. Tobn NJ
Dernou. Frederick Ksmpfer. asry G. Farrell a,
CITY couyt-specie Tefm-Befors Conl,n J-,-o,,r,
opens 10 a. Motions 1880 a. m - No'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
YAoHTSMEN TO LAY OUT LINKS
srAwANHAKA CoRINTHIAN CLUB TO HAVE
NEW GOLF COURSE AT OYSTER BAY

sr.w.vuAKA coR1NrH1AN CLUB TO HAVE A
Srw GOLF COURSE AT OYSTER BAY
A. an instance OF the popularity Of golf at CLUBS
or,y,ra,v orgahiz to pursue some othor ofapch
% mort tho nresent plans Of the Savannah Co
-,rthisn Yacht Club are significant. The members
Of that club have determined 10 lay out ni'is-
noe golf links on its grounds al centre is"iiu'
Oyster Bay and the preliminary WORK mas ai'c
hoor begun The course will be formally handed
over TO the golfers the opening oay VI "'o
Ovs,ar Rav clubhouse Saturday. May y sepa-
ra.e association will he formed among those VINO
desire TO follow the sport. and the yearly cues lot
such membership are to he hxed al I'D once Inv
course is completed II Is the purpose on the ciuo
TO open Il az early possible each spring ana 10
keen n open as long the weather Will permit
A snecial meeting Of the members Of the associa-
tlon. for the purpose Of discussing future Plans VII
be held THURSDAY March 10 at NO ~ eorse
pmiIock' Henry " Hayden, Charles w. whemore.
Nelson B Burr. Fl watkins Leigh and F. T.
Underhill.
The yearly meeting Of the Oakland Golf Club OF
Bayside Long Island FOR the election Of governors
or6 tho transaction OF other business will be held
at Delmor icos on Wednesday, March at $50 p m
Five men are 10 be elected TO the Board OF GOV
ernors TO serve two years ard several amend
nents the present constitution will he proposed
The regular ticket, which will no doubt he unanl-
mously elected, consists OF > Z; cage, r. -, .,
Turton, Ncwbold Edgar. J. II. Purdy and Malcolm
NJ. Grab sm.
Short" golf, named 10 distinguish II from the
usual form OF the game Is likely to be a feature
Of the coming son at those cubs where women
share in tho Of the course Putting links, upon
which II IL played. were extremely popular at
Ardsley and Knollwood last year. and 1t In said
that both clubs will resume activity In this respect
az soon as tho ground Is in NJ condition The
game is played on a lawn level biz Of turf. upon
which succession Of holes laid out IN the
form Of an oval There usually Fix Of these
holes and each is separated from It's tee by ten
or Twelve yards The player who makes the lowest
score in holine out 10 the winner Of the game, or,
If Il is handicap the lowest net score wins. The
Oakland Golf Club has recently taken up the idea.
and will construct a putting links on its present
ninth green. which Is within convenient distance
Of he clubhouse The Old eighth green. abandoned
some time will be used in the members course
In lis stead.
The work Of completing the new clubhouse Of the
Seabright Golf Club is being pushed with vgor and
It is expected that II Will be ready for occupancy
by the middle OF next month. The building IS al
ready Enclosed. and the carpenters and filters are
engaged the inside work The pier for
the yachting members is also being FASTENED TO
completion. and this will be finished early
date. The club VIII hold open tournament. "a
usual. or the Fourth of July.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05

uorr,, Fixes End Thomas Barnaoy have arrange
Gov 1no-n,le race 20 take place at tAe Ch"''e'
R,ver track Boston April q only tanH ser s-nS
he allowed FOR pacing. ne raw "
etde
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05

III. Non.auk wheelnen. OF BROOKLYN have Sc
.u-ea now nuat,ers a, No ilS Vermont-aVe anu
1r,I, AXE possession AT The club viii nave ''e
entire house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05

Work on the new track M lerkel'y Oval W. w.
VIZ -. >,ordev The management antici-
-, .ha ,-eck will he ready for the racing
pa "a the public by April / Manager pl' i
nsrttc larry enthusiastic over the prosie0'S i'' ~
new track
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05

c,olists desiring 10 Join the LeaFue ~ American
1rheeln,cn NAV obtain full printed information ano
membership blanks by sending names ana addresses
- he cycling Editor Of The Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05

Arthur zimmerman will leave to-day tor MeN'oo'
,rhore he has arranged for series OF bicycle eN-
n,h,,ons extending until the National summer CIR
ruit in the United states begin lie s1pf 1pS,p ~
80 ne viii establish bicycle storee III the
largest Mexican cities.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
OLD WAR CLAIMS UP.
House Debating Whether or Not to
Appropriate 81 zoo, 900

Washington, March 1.-THE bill to pay
the Bowman act claims. aggregating 1.eo.-
OoO for stores and supplies furnished the
Union army during the war, was before
the house until o'clock to-day, but be-
yond completing the general debate little
progress was made. OF the 500 odd claims
in the bill. all but a few come from the
South, and dilatory tactics were resorted to
to prevent progress with the bill. During
the flibustering, the house was in an up
roar. At o'clock, after completing two
pages Of the bill, the house recessed until
o'clock for an evening session to be de-
voted to pension legislation. After the
evening session the house adjourned over
until Monday.
Mr.. Dingley. the Republican floor leader.
opposed the Bowman act in an earnest
speech. He insisted that members who i'm
agined that the findings of the court of
claims In these cases constituted a liability
against the government were mistaken.
The court simply found certain facts. He
was perfectly willing, he said. to take up
these claims separately and pass upon their
merits.
Mr.. Richardson, Democrat, Of Tennessee.
in advocating the passage of the bill, called
attention to the fact that 81 per cent OF the
claims submitted to it were rejected. That
was sufficient evidence Of the vigorous
character of the examination made by that
court. OF the original claimants relieved
by this bill, he said, 50 per cent were dead.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12

upon the possibility of war between this
country and Spain with horror, and, as the
vice regent of God, considers it his bound
duty to help bring about an adjustment of
the pending difficulties between the two
nations. That is the only way in which
his influence is or will be exerted.''
Then, referring to the situation in this
country, the archbishop said: President
Mckinley is proving himself pre-eminently
the man for the hour and occasion. His
course throughout the present painful and
trying crisis has been marked by a lofti-
ness of purpose, serenity and dignity of
conduct which has commanded the respect
and admiration of his most pronounced
political enemies. This was abundantly
shown by the remarkable and impressive
action OF congress in unhesitatingly plac-
ing the sweeping powers 1t did in his hands.
/ think every one has come to repose the
utmost confidence in his wisdom and ability
TO meet whatever exigencies may arise in
connection with the present unfortunate
situation"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
CASES THROWN OUT OF COURT.
Indicted Civil Service COmmissioners
Discharged Without Waiting
for Their Defense.

Chicago, March 11.-At the conclusion of
the argument of the states attorney,
without waiting to hear from the counsel
for the defendants, Judges Adams. Water
man and Dunno delivered three separate
opinion, discharging the civil service COM
missioners. Adolf Kraus. Hampstead
Washburne and Dudley Winston. All of
the opinions hold that none of the COM
ncal or otherwise. of the civil service laws.
The court found that there was no basis
whatever to justify the two indictments
which were found by the grand jury last
Saturday. One charged that the commits
sioners had certified to the qualification of
twenty-six policemen. whose height, the
indictment alleged. was five feet seven
than was fixed in an old rule passed three
years ago. The other indictment charged
that the commissioners had neglected to
provide an eligible list for corporation in
Spectors.
The commissioners proved that the height
rule as to policemen had been changed by
them so as to enable the reinstatement Of
policemen who had been discharged from
the fcrce by the prior city administration
without a trial, without cause and for pol
itical reasons only. The commissioners fur
ther proved that there was no eligible list
of inspectors, and that it was physically
impossible to make one; that all of the time
of the commissioners had been devoted to
other examinations, during which they had
brought in a period of less than year,
into the civil service more than % per cent
OF the Is 600 employees of the city. The in
dictment, trial and final disposition of the
cases are the quickest on record in the
history of the courts of this county.