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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08
NEW FLAGSTAFF AT COLI MBIA.
PRESENTED BY LAFAYETTE POST AND DEDi-
GATED WITH APPROPRIATE
CEREMONIES.

rnthusiastlc patriotism rpened at Columbia UNI
varsity Yesterday afternoon. when lafaye.'e ros''
r. r. dedicated handsome pedestal OF maro'e
and bronze and a hagpole which IL had presented
N the University. There was a large attendance OF
members nd friends OF the University ana the posi-
NO. on, IN force The presentation was the result
a, n suggestion made by Lafayette POST ten years
a,o that tho Grand Army OF the Repuoic shouia
Furnish naes for schools colleges and other educa
,ionoI institutions. The post at that time gave
s.ond OF coors TO the College OF the CITY OF New
York Two years ago 1t presented nag, ~ feet oy
% foot ~ Columbia University
Yesterday the post followed UP these gifts with
The dedicato Of the pedestal and Flagstaff recent
~ erected by Il In Columbias grounds. The flag
stan stands eighty feet above the ground. II Is
surmounted by bronze eagle and ball. and rests
rpon a pedestal Of bronze. under which Is base
OF Tennessee pink marble On one side OF the mar
bic base are the words: Love, Cherish. Defend It,
and on the other side Is the inscription Presented
70 Columbia University by Lafayette Post No. 40,
Department OF New-York. Grand Army OF the Re-
public" The Flagstaff stands little to the west OF
tho entrance to the library.
The ceremonies began at $50 O'Clock. the trus-
tees and faculty OF the University. In cap and
gown standing IN two lines. while the post. under
the command OF General Daniel Butterheld. marched
through to the Flagstaff. The ceremony consisted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08
POPULARITY or R-CARRIAGES.
THE HoRsELEss VEHICLES SEEN FREQUENTLY
on THE fTRErTs AND ROADS MITCH
PARIS

The Columbia n,otor-carringcs are now hs!ng ex-
hihitcd nj The Electrical Exposition al Madison
Squaro Garden. \ considerable number Of electric
trans we're used IN Newport Inst summer. The on
tlusasm IN regard to motor carriages In Newport
has not howev.'. approached the craze for their
use which IS prevalent In Parts. The leading max
crs abroad are In most year behind In their
or,lcrs Tho hnrscloes vehicles - Paris arc usually
ur,D He'd b, gasoline orgirls ana are at, ndcd hy
a iisa2rceiblc Odor. Their apparatus t. compi-
Gated and regular schools have been established
10 train amateur enthusiasts in their Use. The co.
l1rnla carringc has been received with much on
absence or vibration while riding. and the fact of
is simplicity and easy method OF operation. any
one b,ing able after ten minutes IN
struction has attracted the Frenchmcn. Automo-
bile clubs taking the place OF the once popular
coaching clubs.
Huffnio has now Autom )bilc club and New
mort expects one this summer. modelled after tho
Automobile club de France. Any one owning an
electric carringe does not of course. need the old
the basement Of a house to accommodate II. Archi-
te already considering the proper location or
Tho automobile room In several projected country
ard city houses. II IS sad.
The company has scvcral carriages In this city at
u -cscnt "A, tho METROPOLITAN bicycling Company's
plncc Roulcvarl and SiXticth st.
These carriages have bee constructed. so far as
their bodies concerned. well a. their up
hnlst,ry Dy "A firm Of Ne v-york carria sc makers.
Their appointments luxurious and comfortable.
In n crowded street the electric carriage Is under
perfect control. occupying much less space than
the ordinary equipage. and stopping. starting nh1
IN king ut the pleasure OF the driver.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08
BRUIN AS A CiN-OPEyER.
rom The Minneapolis Journal.

The zoo Uncle Sam maintains at Yellowstone
National Park IA growing lily. ~ appears from
the annual report of Acting Supcrin tcndent Major
Pope. Just received at the general Office OF the
Northern Pacainc. Black bears have become so
numerous that they are an annoyance. They break
into storehouscs and supply stations during the
winter and destroy large quantities OF provisions.
In opening canned goods they are credited with al
most human Intelligence. though no eyewitness
has vet discovered them improving the method
man usually follows II is said to be common
sigh, TO mark half dozen OF the big felIows iced
in on the refuse from the hotels In one afternoon
Major Pope recommends the sale OF SOME OF them
n zoolOgfcal collections Buffalo alone not In
crcosing In number. Deer and coyotes and other
wild animals are thriving. The hostility OF the
naople OF the region who inclined to dispute
the Governments right 20 maintain park FOR tne
nubljc benefit is commented on. Holding 10 me
idea that they suffer Arrangement or private
right I'm the exclusion OF 30 much OF the public DO
main for park purposes. the settlers snoot game
Whenever they have the opportunity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

Of ,ae singing OF America the throwing out OF
tho Dag frou, the new stan and addresses by Gem
oral But,erield and President Low. General But
terrified said in part:
In behalf OF Lafayette Post Department OF New:
york @ 4 r. | now dedicate this standard ana
nedestaL knowing Il will keep bright memories OF
those who In tho Navy guarded our inland seas
and ocean COASTS and fell In defence OF the nag.
dedicate IT, Knowing Il Will recall memories OF those
who In the Army fought for our hillsdes. valleys
and plains and fell in defence OF the flag Take II.
and may blessings and prosperity ever rest upon
You and upon Columbia. and may God bless Column
bia.
Cheers and applause greeted General Butterheids
speech and then Seth Low accepted the gift He
said In part:
We would be false 20 all our traditions were we
he backward In responding TO the call or the
country at such time as thus but there mas been
no hesitation The University has already surren-
dered four OF its officers the public service the
captain OF the University crew has handed In his
resgna ton that ne nigh; go out with the naval
militia and scarcely a regiment or a naval battal-
lon has volunteered from these parts that has not
counted In its ranks one or more OF our students
We pledge ourselves to you. who have given "
this staT and this precious flag. that in peace ana
In war. in and In peace we will love, cheriso
n nd defend
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08
BUCKLE on SPAIN.
From The Boston Journal.

From The Boston Journal.
Do you remember what Buckle wrote Of Spanf
There she lies at the further extremity or the
Continent, huge and TORPID mass, the only repre-.
sentative remaining OF the feelings and the
knowledge OF the Middle Ages And. what Is the
wors, symptom OF all. she is satisfied with her own
condition Though she Is the most backward coun-
try In Europe. she believes herself to be the fore
most. She is proud OF everything OF which she
ought to be ashamed. She Is proud OF the antiquity
OF her opinions proud of the strength Of her faith
proud OF her immeasurable and childish creduty
proud OF her unwillingness to amend either her
creed her customs. proud of her hatred OF here
TICS and proud OF the undying vigilance with which
she has bafied their efforts to obtain & full end
legal esta bishment on her A0tl"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

The new flagship Of me New-fork f"''' Nv" !"
tho big steam yach; Sagainofo j rs,
80, 80, 90 look out for n new steam yacht
,,uce the Government required his Cor nIlu
10 Unnnn boat with her three innS's siun ar,
,,,,,i ,,rwarl viii make a handsome nhssil' ,l'.u
.v"n more up-,o-dafe fhnn the 'ors'Hr' oit 49,
y.n s,d NOT discharge his crew When inc '''s"''
On ssed 70 the Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

Designer Charles O. Davis was down al Great
South Bay Yesterday TO test the new knockai"ht
h,ut FOR G. Ashton Kay. This boat has been
caIed m. Cora and will be raced In tho open re-.
stricied knockabout contests on Long Is ana Sound
his summer The cora was built AZ Patchogue
aud she "a regarded AS OF the good ones OF the
coming season Mt Davis will he al the stick IN
her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

40 far a. can b. a-ccrtalned. there arc only 'ouf
% foters being bull, for the trial races OF tho sea"
wanhnka Corin,hian Yacht Club IN which me t.p.
rrsenfatiye craft for America VIII be CHOSEN ior '"o
international contest at Monrehl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

Theodore c Zerega, Of the New-York yacht 'uo
,os hrouxh, I'M his t0-footer Nymph from South
eru waters sho arrived yesterday from Norfolk
Va
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

d,v,sion will go to Matinecock and Delaney
noints and tho third division to the Old Hen Buoy
md Deiancey Point. The Harlem Yacht Cluo
raga,ta ia always the first big affair of the season
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

Tho flagship Iroquois. the big schooner owned by
Commodore Henry Rouse OF the Seawanhaka Co.
rlnthan Yacht club Is now fitting out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08
- ,o,n, uudcrarde. owned by George

Tn. ,choorer yacht H.degarde, owned W pco' b"
w Weld 81 tho Ncw-York Yacht club. mas just
turned up n, Boston instead OF This c"y; as eH
,e.."s The Ilndcgarde has been on cruis' 70
no Ioruudas and foll In with n great deai 81 hhin
weather on n" ocean. during when ner tue"s''
"a scaPolns ability showed to good hiVhh'as'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

n NJ Brewster Of the Penataquit 'orinthian
Yacht club owns yncht the Avocct. which Is In
,crestiug through her alliances with the antique
She might be called yawi-r.gged. except for some
rudimentary survivas. including squaresa!l for
ward In addition to her ordinary yawl mhlnsai
ana a square topsail aoft. over IN" fore-and-att
lnizzcu she carries square tOpsail set on yards
The Avocct is probably tho only craft IN America
bearing this rig. which may often be seen running
mast Wluchilsca In Sussex. where Ellen Terry says
tho local craft have not altered since the time or
Ucnry VII When the RIG called the "ketch'' car
red squaresaiis. In one OF It's many different ap-
pcaranccs 1t similar TO this yacht Of Mr
Ircwsters and for long time In the previous
century this the fastest known rig Tor small
vessels In 90 great estimation was 1t held that
tho Dispatch boats OF the Navy were rugged this
way The smaller craft used In bombardments. ana
which carried mortars their broad decks and
threw bombs were rugged similarly. The Avocet
cnrries nine Rails.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

Samuel Shaw IS having hunuhE ''u'," =, .,
Gun So. cor,,r, home M oyster BAY. II IL !
-. 49,, 6 Zoo, u,dc and . feet draught. The large
,runt cabin ana cockpit VIII be- GOV cru Wy ne
t,nunry owning. and vap"r MOTOR WIZ S"fP'
urnnelllng Invrr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

After having her crew aboard and completely nj
most all the work to go into commission. the
steam yacht Aquilo belonging to Harry a. Van
Lew Of the Ncw-York Yacht Club. has been
ordered back into her previous winter obscurlty AT
Il,y Ridge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

Tho Atlantic Yacht Club House has been sue
cossfuIIy removed TO Sea Gate. without damaging
the building particle. The piles at the original
location were cut away sufficiently to allow two
blfg.s 10 TO moored under the building at low
tide and when the water rose the structure was
raised and flontcd of. The work Is regarded ns an
engineering feat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

1t is a mistake to load the bottom Of your
SKIRT with weights. Besides being uncomfort-
apie and heavy. they offer little resistance 10 a
high WIND. II YOU do not care 10 go 10 the ex-
pense OF patent shareholders. you can easily
make successful ones yourself by following the
instructions given here" says cycle" Get
Two pieces OF strong garter elastic-black OF
CURSE. or tan If you wear tan hose CATERS.
ana make loop at one end large enough to
SIP over your foot At the other end firmly
stitch small safety pin. and here you have
your holders and can fasten them to any part
or your skirt you choose"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08
YACHTING NOTES.

A NEW HUNTING LAUNCH THE NE" F'N''''''
OF THE NETWORK YACHT CLUB
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

race. ~ eeAe '~"oe"
f. A. Strong co. S. is a promising new man
hIvihg ridden for Hartford High School
r. n. Russell. 90 won the fall games last
year IA" s"'"e' last
p. T. Gilbert. 'O1 has raced considerably No.
fore going to college '
r. L. Hutchinson. OF. is good at long dis
,1i' Other candidates are j. G. Parsons.
w; W. l. Enrich. 90; j. NJ. Watts 90: r. d.
Name, 90; II. $. Heinz. 90: c. T Bascom. 90:
J. n. Wear, O1; F. T Anderson '9S: l.. r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

The cutter Sayonara owned by +. c. Swan OF
the Atlantic Yacht club. Is ready for her canvas.
The yacht L,cabana. Mr.. Ives. is receiving new
mast and a general overhaullng. The sloops
Eidolon James Weir jr.: the 45-footer Saona.
Charles NJ Brooks; the lola, Charles T. Russell.
and the schooner Viator. A. J. Morgan. all OF the
Atlantic Yacht club have not yet gone Into com
mission but the following yachts are lifting OUT
The sloop Lapwing. Henry r. NJ. Cook; the cutter
Algaia Charles II. Pope; the sloop Rover. J 5
Manning: the cutter K.t. A. c. Bellows. and tho
Pcrmuda-rlg racer Akista, George HILL all or the
Atlantic Yacht Club
The big schooner Miranda. now fitting out after
q Inpse Of four years is a museum OF rare woods.
Her bulwarks are built OF solid planks nearly two
inches thick Of mahogany Some OF her state
rooms are built OF Canadian birds-ey maple. All
he vessel are Of teak from the East Indies. Her
rail is OF Canadian ash. The dning-room table
and other Interior parts are or rich red South
American wood.
Gardner g. Cox have designed 9O-footer. to be
raced In the st. Lawrence international open class
She is beirg built by the Spalding 81. Lawrence
COMPANY OF Ogdcnsburg Another craft OF the
same dimensions which will race for this cup IL
being built By the Crosby Company, and IN modei
greatly resembles the Skate OF last year designed
by Gardner Cox
The skilled naval designer, II. b. Crowninsheid'
whose plans for the 25-foot knockabout were ac-
cepted over all competitors last winter. Is now
serving with the Massachusetts Naval Reserves on
the Minnesota
The racing courses OF the Harlem Yacht Club
will be slightly changed for the opening regatta.
TO be sailed on Decoration Day Starting from
city Island the larger boats will turn marks OF
Matinecock and Parsonage points. while the second
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

Cyclists desiring to join the League OF Amer-
can Wheelrnen may obtain full printed inforrna-
ton and membership blanks by sending their
names and addresses TO the Cycling Editor OF
The Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

It costs Is Cd to take a bicycle from England
10 France less than hundred miles. but you
can take Il from the French coast 10 Marseilles
a thousand rniles-for one penny
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

R.P Clark, the professional tricyclist and all
round racing crack. has left England for the
Klondike
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

The first cyci,st to negotiate tho Journey
around the world with success was Thomas
Stevens. who In 1884 became famous by carry
ing out his project IN spite Of some fearful
drawbacks He completed his ride in 1857. His
mount was a nfty-inch ordinary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

One Of the principal contests Of the season IN
the line OF century runs will be that held by
the New York State division OF the Century
Road Club Of America on May Is. All the crack
road riders from various States, including John
H. George the American mileage champion.
champion, hav. entered, and the probabilities
are mat this run Will go down in the annals OF
cycledon one OF the most successful and en-
>oyabie affairs OF the year. The officials an
hounce that they will offer club prizes. put
VII! put extra worth into unique and hano-
sonie souvenir instead. This conclusion was
reached after a full consideration OF the mat
yer, and II was thought II would please Inc ma
.oiis! OF the participants better 10 receive
.neda that would not only be a source OF priue
70 me winners but would be valuable Keep
sake as we'll
Tale College hopes to make a strong showing
win the Intercollegiate championships this
year Some Of the leading riders who will wear
Inc al-blue OF Yale in the coming champion
tn'ps are az follows:
l. Tweedy. 80. captain. won the fall games
sao third place in Princeton games In ls?o,
spring.
w ~ McCutcheon. 90 did a good deal OF
.i'o'ng before coming to Yale and third
I.ace IN the one-quarter mile Intercollegiate
K. b. Howard 9S, S. won second place in
Closed games last spring.
81, - Anderson. 9S. S.. has been racing during
~ whole course. and with J, r, Walker. 10, s..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-12
WILLIAMSBURG.
Eastern Hospital BOnrd-Sent TO
.JafI-QunIifiehI.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, January IL
Especially The regular monthly meeting
of the Eastern state Hospital Executive
Board has been called for tomorrow
morning at IL o'clock in the Executive
building. Owing to the fact that the
chairman could not attend earlier, the
meeting, which is generally held the first
wednesday in each month was postponed
until this date.
Robert White, who was before Mayor
Mercer Saturday, charged with stealing
a gun from one of the students here,
was this morning sentenced to servo
thirty days in Jail.
Judge Sydney Smith, who was recent
" reelected County Judge for James
city, York, and city OF Williamsburg by
the LEGISLATURE, qualified yesterday be-
fore Clerk-of-the-Court Thomas II.
Geddv. and soon after opened his court
for the term.
Mrs. Lyon G.. Tyler who has been dan
gerouslv III for several weeks is now
improving rapidly. Her sister, Miss Lena
Tucker from Albemarle, who has been
with her much of the time. returned
home Yesterday and her daughter Miss
lula left for Farmville to resume her
studies.
Mrs. Charles Coleman left for Rich
mond Yesterday morning TO attend the
annual meeting Of the Colonial Danes.
Miss Idle Lane, the charming daugh-
ter of General James II. Lane. OF Au-
burn. Ala, now visiting In Richmond'
VIII be here next week TO visit Captain
and Mrs. Lane. H.
Miss Leila Moore, from Loudoun, aiter
a pleasant visit to her cousins, the Misses
min a
IIarnnton 10 visit Mr.. and Mrs. II. @.
Durfev before returning home.
Master Miles Hubbard has so far re-
covered from a severe attack Of sickness
as Ia be able to return to his grand
parents in Richmond.
Mr.. Arthur Denmead leaves to-morro"
for q two-weeks' visit to st. Louis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-12
PETER SBURG.
The Illicit Disabling Cnse-A sue
cessfuI Revival.

1,u~rERSRIRG. VA, January IL
(cnecial)-John F. Robinson. who mas
heen sent on by Commissioner Brady Tor
tr,o1 IN the United States District Court
cor ulicit distilling in Dinwiddie county
g snu in ial here in default of $LVVO
hail. II is probable he will remain III
iau until the time Of his trial. The stu
and contraband whiskey captured In MS
house. near Ford's Depot, were locKed
nm i'm the custom-house to-day. III Is salu
that this still has seen Illicit service De
fore. Robinson, who intimates that II.
has been running il for the benent OF
otbers as well as himself, says that il
Nos captured some years ago In Meckleh-
hurq county, and that it was stolen from
the train while being sent 10 DanVilie'
AR = II. Blakeney, superintendent OF
,ho Rlue Ridge Cotton-M.Js In thlS cry
,.nooiyen a telegram from Baltimore ms
,,,ornhag announcing the death Oh ms
raother He left for Baltimore py the
,erv successful revival is in progress
81 the West-Street Methodist bpiscopai
church and a number OF persons nave
nrofessed conversion.
,rhere was a delightful church sociaoie
-. crace Episcopal church last night, ana
on onnortunity was given to the members
- tbe congregation 10 meet and become
,a,tar acquainted with each other aIu
- ha informed Of the progress OF the
,,arlous departments OF the church "oih
pev g. w. Collier. Of RappahannocH
.ountv has been visiting his Ole nome
and friends in this city Tor several u"!9
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-12
PRETTY CHURCH WEDDING.
Miss Katie sullivan becomes the
bride Of Mr.. John MORRISON

Mr. John Morrison, popular steno-
erapher employed at the Cedar-Works'
and Miss Katie Slater Sullivan the at
tractive daughter of Captain John r. SUI
ivan the well-known Clerk of the First
Market. were married at the Leigh-street
Rsntist church last evening at $50 O'CLOCK
The church was beautifully decorated FOR
the occasion with palms ana Easter
itIios and was well filled with friends oil
tho contracting parties.
rbe bride was attired in neat-httihs
tailor-made suit of navy-blue over cerlse
lining with hat and gloves to match, ana
carrfed a handsome bouquet OF byide s
roses She was attended by her sister
Miss sallie Sullivan, who acted as mald
80 honor. and was gowned in white or
e-sndie and carried bouquet OF La
France roses.
Mr. Iohn Reed acted as best man, ana
.ha usbers were Messrs. Shelton DAVIS
Vwul,an sullivan, II. Ward Randolph
,rnon,as Nussen. Arthur Lipscomb' Hamp-
to, Tavlor. Benjamin peterborough ana
Herbert McMinn. 40.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
rieon left for an extended northern tour
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-12
NO DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
And Jadge Paurs Court Gould NOT
Transact business.


DANVILLE, VA, January n.-(Spe-
ciaiA-The fall term of the United States
Court for the Western District of Vir-
einia. which was postponed from Novem-
her last. convened here to-day, Judge
Iobn Paul on the bench. The Court was
nowerless to transact business, however
because there WAS no district attorney on
band 10 represent the government. The
vacancy caused by the resignation OF
the office of District Attorney by Hon. "A.
I Montague. the present Attorney-Gene-
raj Of the state, has not been nlled up
~ the present writing, although 1t was
teleeraphed here to-day that the Presl-
dent had appointed Judge Thomas NJ
Anderson. of Wise county, and that ne
would be Immediately confirmed. AT any
rate Judge Anderson has been appointed
district Attorney ad interim, and mas
t.leoranhed that he will be here to-nor-
row morning. when the business Oh the
court will proceed. The docket Is a
lengthy one. 100
william Richmond colored man. vas
fo,,nd in a house in negro suburb Hlle
tosnieht with a bullet wound back or the
,igbt ear He was apparently conscious
hut unable to speak The affair Is
mystery. and no Information is obtain
able as to when the shooting occurred OF
vyhO did il.