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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
GALVANIZED WALLS OF NEW FERRY BUILDING
the very neat profit that accrued to the

the very neat profit that accrued to the contractor.
 This is as far as the second stage of the investigation into the gaiv anized iron contract has progressed. There is every indication to justify the pre- diction that other chapters of profit to the contractor and loss to the State will develop as the inquiry progresses. Even as it Is it is not altogether unin- teresting to know that on his original contract of $43, ,599 the contractor has already reaped a profit very nearly ap- preaching the sum of s20,000. Also that the State has acquired piece of gal vanized iron construction that would be a disgrace to poor mans warehouse.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
New Electric Light System.

A new electric light syndicate came to the front yesterday in a petition filed with the Board of Supervisors, in which permission was asked to tear up a cer- tain portion of Sixteenth street J. w. Macdonald was the petitioner. and he agreed to give a bond of 5000 to return the street to its original condition, H. Dutard and c. B. Stone being named as sureties. It has been ascertained that macdonald controls a strong electric plant, and has made contracts to supply householders and storekeepers on Six teenth street. between Sanchez and Har- rison. with ample lights. Later it is ex- pected to extend the system to other To- calities.
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involved a saving to the cOn- tractor of more than &2OOO- and consented to the omission of the hydraulic device for opening and closing IOuvres and skyIighfs, thereby saving the contractor a abOut SlOOO.
the contractor about SIO0

Here was a stroke of business worthy of a more extended notice than can be given it here. It was to be followed by others equally brilliant and equally costly to the State.
 On August 19, 1897, Cronin sent communication to the Board of Harbor Commissioners, incloSing bill for $1392 for extra work on skylights.' Just what this extra work was does not ap- pear of record, nor can it be detected by a careful comparison of the plans and specifications and the completed structure as 1t now stands. At any rate the bill was approved by the Board and by Architect Swain and Cronin drew down the cash. The success which at tended this undertaking seems to have emboldened the favored contractor to attempt a still greater coup, and one that would bring him greater profit. A proper foundation was laid for this move by an alleged discovery on the part of Cronin that he was not required by the terms of his contract to cover the west walls of the gallery and wait ing room with galvanized iron. The absurdity of this contention may be seen by glancing at the opening lines of the specifications before quoted. Cronin followed the announcement of his discovery with bid offering to cover the neglected walls for $2978.
 It will be noticed that this and all other single bids for extra work were all within the 5000 limit, a fact that saved the Commissioners much embar- rassment because it relieved them of the necessity of advertising for bids as provided by law.
 Notwithstanding the plain reading of the specifications the Commissioners decided that Cronins discovery was a genuine one, a decision that was fol- lowed by prompt action granting him
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19

board under date of December 10. 1896. It follows
 To the Honorable Board of State liar Dor Commtssioners-Dear Sirs: I hereby propose to make the following additions and deductions to the work comprised un- der my contract for roofing. Skylights and galvanized iron for the Union Depot and ferry-house for the price mentioned be- low, as follows:
 Additions-Forty-s capitals for wait coat of Princes metallic paint, mixed with pure boiled linseed oil of all con cealed surfaces of galvanized iron lows: Towers, bridges, galleries, wait ing-rooms, gutters, louvres, ventilating
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
Swindled a Capitalist.

Minnie Campbell and her accomplice. William Lewis, were yesterday held to answer before, the Superior Court by Judge Conlan on a charge of grand lar cenv in 5000 bonds each They swindled Alfred Overend, a capitalist. out of nearly s10 GOO on various pretexts. although Over end had virtually taken the woman out of the gutter and tried to make life of comfort for her.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
HOW A FAYoRITE CONTRACTOR PARED.

The contract galvanized iron work the Ferry Depot building was let Since that time Cronin has been paid SOO for permitted ~ the quality Of the work
 required by the original specifications this cheapng the contractor has saved more $OOOO the material and workmanship yded All and the payment Of extras have approved by Commissioner Conon and Architect swain
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
His Ferry Depot Job Nets Him HdDdsone
 Returns.

Gets $1O,OOO for Ex- tras on Galvanized
 Iron w Ork. Harbor Commissioners Allow Him to Make PrOfita ble Changes. Additional Thousands Made by Ignoring Plans and
 Specifications. NAILS IN PLACE OF RIVETS. Experts Pronounce the Greater POr- ton of the Work to Be Almost
 Without Value.
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Professor ChristY.

similar to regions elsewhere where the gems are found"
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
NAILS IN PLACE OF RIvETs.

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17

to think that they will in time have some
Of the comforts and conveniences which are
enjoyed by the wheemen in Brooklyn Inc
New-YorlS consulate deserves the credit TOT the
agitation which has resulted in the securing or
a shelter-house in Central Park. Men are al
work on the building at present, but 1t may be
a month before the structure will be ready Tor
wheelmen The shelter-hOuse Is near Seventy
ninth-st. on the West Side and is admirably
situated for riders. The building is what has
been called the Norwegian Cottage. and it has
history 1t came to this country in sec
lions from Norway at the time Of the Centennial.
and it was put up in Philadelphia. where II be-
came part of the Norway exhibit there. After
the Centennial ii taken down and brought
TO this city, whore II put together In Cen
trail Park. There Will be restaurant at the
new shelter and other conveniences for cyclists.
including checking arrangement for wheels
There is fortune in store for any one who will
erect a house at Coney Island for the especial
benefit Of cyclists. cycle clubhouse might be
located on the meadows to the west Of the end
OF TIE Cycle Path. The house might contain
dining rooms cafe. bowling and billiard rooms
and a reception room Such an institution.
tering especially to cyclists. could be made TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17
GETTING; READY FOR NATIONAL MEET
-,,,- e,,rpvnop PLAN MAY De ABANDONED
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TRACK.

GETTING READY FOR NATIONAL Mhhi'
rur SHERWOOD PLAN NAY DE ABANDONED
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TRACK
Indianapolis. April l5-H. r. Hears"y bicycle
dealer OF this city who took II upon himself 10 ue-
, ~. ~. f,clo BOARD OF Trade would with
,-ow from, TN. Indianapolis Meet club and Use its
s,rengrh ngnirst the preparations FOR the success
81 tho Na,Io~al meet OF tho League OF American
Whe.lrnon 20 he held I'm tho city next i'i un'''9
Wallace Sherwood chiH consul % the INDIANA
r,vlA,n 81 the T. 4 ". abandoned his scheme 10
establish through the country depot" 10 S"PP'
members Of the league with sundrles nj prices
considerably under those a. which dealers could
afford - trade ms apologzed TO the Meet 'I"o
ror his statement. and says he voices m" SEM
mon, ~ tho local dealers when he states mat
they are heart and mind with the Me'' 'iuo III
WORKING FOR the preparation for the meet
Mr. Hearscys statement 20 Mr.. Sherwood was
called % he attention Of the Meet Cluo AZ a
hus,nes. meeting and IN Mr.. Hcarscy's presence
II was declared by tho officers Of the Meet ''uo
TIA, u the CYCLIC Boaai Of Trad" wanted TO WITH
dr,vr from tho club the CLUB would OFFER no oh
lection =: this several members OF tho cycle
Board Of Trade rose and stated tha; the trouble
was all over AID that they were all true mem
h.rs OF tho League. an would work as unit for
the success - the meet.
That pnr, 81 tho rnatie - settled but tho deal
or. Of the country continue 20 condemn Mr.. Sher-
woods scheme. ana ~ u mas not u'n 'pH"i'""'H
by tho officials - the League. and Is not being
a. enthusiastically pushed by Mr.. Sherwood as II
WAS when he introduced II. there Is no doubt that
II will De dropped.
Specifications for tho track FOR the meet have
hceu presented 20 the club. The specifications
provide FOR a wood track four laps TO the mile.
banked ten feet on the turns and five feet on the
sides The proposed grandsiands Will hold seven
thousand people and the bleacheres. which VIII
extend nearly all around the track will accommo-
date ten thousand people. The club proposes to
omen "A National competition for name for the
mark in which the track will be located. and 10
offer as a prize for the successful competitor "A
t,ckc, 10 ali races en- the track during the season
OF 1895 Including the races OF the National meet
In tho opinion Of the Meet club. war with spain
viii hnv. no eject on the meet and II IL not
being considered IN the preparations Tho
Meet club ~ receiving the encouragement ana
financial aid OF the business men and whcelmen
and sees no cloud In the prospect for an en-
t,rely successful meet In August
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17

roads heavy; macadam roads Of Yonkcrs good: the
principal art roads are also In good condition tho
recent ram having laid the dust; macadam and
carth roads OF Dobbs Ferry muddy; macadam
roads or Hastings Hudson and Tarryiown GOOD.
ehrth roads. fair TO good macadan roads OF Sing
Slng fair 10 good. earth roads raiher rough Fish
M l;hn9lns' roads muddy: macadam roads OF
kingsbridgc excellent. earth roads fair 10 good
Sedgwick-ave.. from KingsbrIdge to Boston. ave >
In bad condition, owing TO laying OF sewer: Je,
rome-aVe Is IN fair condition; macadam roads OF
West Farms excellent. especially the roads TO
Eastern boulevard. earth roads good somewbaf
rough In places on the way to Willlamsbrdge:
edge paths In excellent condition; macadam roads
in places roads OF New Rochelle will be in excel
lent condition. owing TO recent rain: macadam
roads OF Port Chester and Tuckahoe excellent
earth roads good: the road between Mount Vernon
Mount kisco good. earth roads generally fair;
roads OF Brewster in fair condition but wli
improve with clear weather; Armenia roads good.
WEST OF THE HUDSON
Earth roads Of Ramapo. fair; macadam and earth
ROADS or tuxedo. good; earth roads OF Turner wet
ana muddy: eorth roads Of Monroe, muddy; roads
or OXFORD Depot, good the roads Of Greycourt are
IN eSceneht condition for wheeling roads OF Ches-
YER fair 10 good; macadam and earth roads Of
Goshen and Middletown. excellent: earth roads OF
Guymard and Port Jeryis good the earth roads
ana edge paths of Montgomery in good shape:
earth roads Of Jones Point fair; earth roads OF
Iappan sandy: edge paths good; macadam and
EARN roads or Orangeburg good: the roads OF
Manuel are generally fair. edge paths fair: mac
OF Valley Cottage. fair: macadam and earth roads
Of Haverstraw good. edge paths dry macadam
and earth roads Of Cornwall good edge paths
good; mossdam roads Of Yves, Point excellent;
good; the river road from SslmrvSsiiS 70 SoSssos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE OUTDOOR RAG
ING SEASON.

SUCCESSFUL PACE FOLLOWERS MOSTLY SMALL
MEMS THE CYCLE PATH IN BROOKLYN
LITTLE KrONDIKE ?-wHERE THE TRIAs-
BIC rRAPRocK MAY BE FOUND
NOTES AND COMMENTS
The fast riders Of the many cycling CLUBS IN
this district are getting ready for the formal
opening Of the outdoor racing season. which VIII
take place next month. The predictions MADE
that the amateurs will not get much chance on
the track this year. on account OF the importa-
ton OF so many foreign riders. may prove TO De
wide Of the mark II the promoters are wise
they will continue to cater TO the clubs and or
ganized wheelmen. This Is what has mace
bicycle racing md without club racing IL VIII
be difficult matter to make both ends meet
OF course. special novelties will attract the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17
CONDITION OF THE ROADS.

THE WEATHER AND THE RpING PROMISE TO
BE GOOD TO-DAY-REvIEw OF THE
FIELD BY " : Bull.
The condition % the cycling roads IN and around
New-York ms reported by the CORES ponden's Of
the New-York State Division. League ~ American
Wheolnen. IS given In detail az follows.
EAST OF THE HUDSON
Scventh-ayc. fair. ST Nicholas-aye. and Central
Park roads. fair Riverside Drive and Cycl" Path,
fair 10 good. Eighh-aNc.. poor. bad spots between
Forty ninth aud Fitch SITS. observation-disclosures
tenth-st.. dangerous from coumhus-aVc to Sow
enth-ave.. crossing Eighth-avc. from side streets
between Onc-hundrcd- md thirteth and Onc-hun-
dred Land hrty-iifth SITS dangerous. Wcstchcstcr-
ave. outside 0: the limits Of the Borough OF Man
haitian poor; boulevard Lafayette. unreliable. there
number Of dangerous places ia Madlson-ayc.
south OF Finy-ninth-st.; there f. bad break I'm
the asphalt on Dey-st.. between Greenwich and
Church sts.. Nassau-st. at Maiden Lane asphalt
filed In by granite block Morniugsidc and Sedg-
wick ayes. fair: Onc-hundrcd and MT NTH st
between 81. Nichoas-ave. and K!ngsbr1dge fair 10
good: inacadam roads OF Klngsbridge. fair. earth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17

pay from the start. The property there Is under
the jurisdiction of the Park Department. but
in its present shape ii serves no purpose and
might be leased for the purposes mentioned.
The city would get rental for something which
is a white elephant on its hands at present. and
the cyclists could get accommodations and SUI
rOundings which are rather difficult TO secure at
present.
General Thomas L. Watson. the vice president
Of the New-York Athletic Club. escorted a party
Of friends through the handsome clubhouse
of the organization the other day. All were duly
impressed with the magnifcence OF the structure
and the many conveniences for the members.
Several of the party We're ardent cyclists. and
the visit 10 the a." where the cycles stored
doubly interesting to them. Arrangements
have already been made for the storing Of over
four hundred bicycles. and when the plans have
been finished there will be room for seven hun
dred and fifty wheels. one can ride right into
the wheelroom from the street. and have his
wheel checked and properly cared for. that
It will be ready for a tour any time he may call
for II. The wheels stored in a double row.
those nearer the ceiling resting on little wooden
pieces, which allow the bicycle to slip back
against the wall snugly without coming into con-
tact with any other wheel or object which might
injure the enamel.
reader Of The Tribune who says he is a
veteran cyclist claims he has made certain dis
coveries regarding the saddle and the proper
clothing for riders which may interest wheel
men. and especially those who are novices. He
writes follows: 1T is a we-reC ognized fact
that one Of the principal drawbacks OF bicycle
riding particularly for the beginner, is saddle
soreness" Hence find that there is 10 end
of different saddles on the market-pneumatic
hygienic padded. and what nOt-all claiming TO
obviate this distressing ailment. Now. after
covering great many thousands Of miles over
country roads and experiencing end of sad
die soreness am fully convinced that the fault
is not with the saddle but with the seams In the
riders trousers Let any rider examine his
trousers. and he will find the inner seams harsh
and coarse especially 50 about those parts
which come in direct contact with his body
when sitting in the saddle. Early last season
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17

took my trousers to my tailor and had all the
seams pressed as fiat as possible. Then | had n
circular piece of soft cloth (to avoid clumsiness)
stitched the inside covering the seams
What was the result? l covered three thousand
miles without particle OF soreness / found
myself able to ride twenty -fve miles more
without dismOunting and / ride a fairly hard
saddle at that. And so say that | firmly be-
eve the trouble is not with the saddle but with
the tailor. If my experience will be Of any
10 fellow riders, trust you Will ventilate It,"
The Madison Wheelmcn are to be congratu-
lated on the success Of their first meeting at
their new clubhouse, No. 1866 Madison ave. on
Thursday evening. Every member Of the club
present and the House Committee not ex-
peoting such an outburst of enthusiasm had it's
hands full Fourteen more new members were
elected and additional propositions were re-
ceived. which will be presented at the next
meeting, April -. The steward has been over
whelmed with visitors calling to inspect the new
clubhouse witt view to joining the club. and
the secretary has been kept busy answering in
qulries by mail. 1t was found necessary to in
crease the House Committee to fourteen men,
bers and the new Entertainment Committee
promises some enjoyable times as soon as proper
arrangements can be made. Pool and billiard
tables have been purchased much to the delight
OF the members. The change in the date of the
century run 10 May has caused another large
batch OF applications for entry to flow into the
secretary's Office. Applications should be adj
dressed 70 the clubhouse or to Harry II. Joseph,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17

Cyclists desiring 70 Join the League of Amer'-
can Wheelmcn may obtain full printed nforma-
ton and membership blanks by sending their
names and addresses 20 the Cycling Editor Of
The Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE. SUNDAY APRIL H. 1898.

through Cedar Hill Cemetery, main road back TO
boro good; road to Newburg. eight miles distant
In good shape earth roads Of Esopgs good P par,
Even. good: macadlm and earth roads of King
ston good, edge paths good; earth ROADS ana eose
paths OF Saugerties, fair
BROOKLYN AND LONG ISLAND
The roads Of Brooklyn are generally in good rid.
ing condition. At Fatbush-ave. and Clinton-st.
there are numerous large and dangerous holes.
Roads OF Parkvc. hard and In good riding shape.
Portions OF Bedford-ave. in places most dangerous
Cyclists notified to beware OF Bedford-ave. at
Quincy-st.. where a large gap has been eft In me
Park Bedford-ave. from the Fountain to st:
Marks-ave. is moro or less succession OF ruts ana
would be much improved II rolled Especial at
tenton is called to the dangerous manhoes IN me
covers stand up from two TO four inches from me
ground. Fort Hamilton seysnth; tM yes ars
in fair condition. also Sxtieth-st. Glenmore-ave.
fair. Bay Ridge roads muddy. Bensonhurst,'
In case OF war the roads through Fort Hamilton
Reservation. along the shore will be closed ROADS
Stream. Baldwin. Freeport, Merrick ana "an n,y
Vile Babylon and Bay Shore roads fair: Oakdale
and Patchoguc: good Brookhaven ana Mor PnnG,
of Wcsthampton Ouoguc and Good Ground fair.
Southampton. Bridghampon East liaihRg ,h inar
weather the foregoing roads should h. much i'm,
proved Roads 10 Rockaway Far Rockaway ana
naths of Patchogue. Port Jefferson Eastport
Riverhead and Westhampton are in far conditi0n
The top dressing is being put on. Whicn l VIII NC
rolled and hardened AT once. Roads OF Qu'eis
HYDE Park Mincola and Southampton, good. toads
Ncck Manhassott Roslyn and East Norwich good
Roads of huntington Northport. Comm2ck, Sfn smith,
town and ST. James. good. stony BROOK ana p nIrv
Point and Wading River poor. Port washington
and Glen Cove roads fair to good oys.tr , hnS'
fair Riverhead Jamesport, Matttuck, Soutnolu,
Grcenport and orient roads poor: VIII lHpIoNe
with clear weather. Hampstead, roads eoout,
Waradam roads of Whtestone. excellent; earth
roads rough. but rapidly improving
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17

secretary, Room No. All Temple Court, New
York. The club run to-day Is to Coney lsland'
stopping at the Indian Cycle Clubs new cruz
house, No. 414 Bedford-ave on the return
special invitation having been extended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17

J. Cohen & Sons. auctioneers. will sell to-
morrow four hundred bicycles For particulars
See advertising columns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17
NEW-JERSEY.

Earth roads OF Forest Hin. dry and fair Koa %
~ Little Ferry and Tcaneck. good: carth roaIs'
good Macadam and earth roads OF West f.hslc
wood good Macadam roads OF B%rse nne In,,ii
coIlont Nacadam and earth roads OF orhu'I''
good Roads ~ iIillsdale and West NORWOOD "a, al :
in fair to good condition eise paths 2 pu!bnrford
park Ridge and Huntington Park. good edge pa I'S
good Macadam and earth roads Of Passalr o ata
Mahwah. good edge paths. good Macau d Nc NJ
~ Newark fine. earth roads poor 10 goon MH.
adam and earth roads Of Rosevle. good cycie pd,n
Good Macadam roads OF orange, good Nh, ''utli,
Ids ~ Past orange also good Earth roads ana
edge paths " Boonton. fair Roads Of Lake liopai,
cong are I'm excellent condition. Ma'auatlh ~" L.
- Tf,lihurr I'm excellent condition. earth ROADS
good Roads OF Summit. general muddy Vac,
adam roads ~ Hackettsiown goo1. Si' ,vo,er
road nj Washington fair. earth ROADS poor,
can PENN roads In good condition Maga" III,
and earth roads Of ROse". wet ana nud'S va 80,
roads Of Piainneld good. Macadam roads OF nob
ION excellent. earth roads. good sue p'''S N''N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17

"Sit erect. ride moderately. Short OF fatigue
il Is healthful. and you will live long are wise
words from well-known physician.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17
STATEN Island.

Roads Of Annadalc both macadam and earth IN
good condition Macadam and earth roads or
+; reischorviIle good Roads Of Clifton good Part
Of Bay-st Ncw-York and Vanderbilt ayes ana
Road. in good shape, RoaHS VI "'S'
Rriphin rnfhcr dusty: earth ROADS COON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17

Many French cyclists make use Of the state
pawnshops for storing their machines during
the winter. paying a small charge for the privi-
lege
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17

Dr. w. II. Brown. surgeon 10 the Leeds Cen
era Infirmary, claims 10 have discovered q
special kind OF neuralgia peculiar 10 cyclists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17

In the Liberty announcement made yesterda,
one Of the local agencies ~ the company was
mentioned as No. 3J1 to $50 Second ave
The right address is No :,51 TO 800 Third ave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17

WIN sheiter-house in Central Park. a cycle
path IN Battery Park and asphalt strips to the
ferries. cyclists In this borough are beginning
The times., 1898-08-05
LAYING A CORNER STONE.
The Ceremony Of the Rheh0bath
CoIored BAPTIST Church

The corner stone of the new Rhehobath
Baptist Church (colored. First. be-
tween \ and Streets southwest, was
laid yesterday afternoon in the presence
of about twenty-five hundred people.
Much excitement was caused by the
collapse of the stand upon which the
invited guests were seated. There were
no persons hurt but all on the stand
were well scared and somewhat shaken
up by the fall.
The preliminary services began prompt
" at 2 o'clock and continued for three
hours. They consisted OF an opening
hymn led by Rev. P. Stewart. reading
OF Scriptures by Rev. L. G. Loring, and
Rev. A Webanks offering prayer. The
sermon was delivered by Rev. Joseph
Matthews. moderator of the First Wash
ington Baptist Association, and DR.. C.
w Childs. on the part of the laymen,
delivered IN address.
At o'clock the Grand Lodge of Color
ed Masons took charge of the services,
laying the stone according to the Mason
ic ritual
After the services had been completed
an additional S100 was contributed to-
ward the payment for the edifice.