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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-06
LAWN TENNIS.

george w. Bassford and r. T. Hubbeil, OF the
Polytechnic Preparatory School, captured the mai
round and the championship IN the Long Island
ment yesterday. which was completed at Adelphi
Field, Brooklyn. Harry G. Martin won the singles
and thus the Poly Prep" takes both the doubles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-06
ROWING.
co1uMB1A's CREW AT PRAcrfcE-DR. PEEr DE
scRIBEs THE STROKE.

Poughkeepsie n. Y. June 5.-Dr Peet coach OF
the Columbia crew. had business in town this morn
ing and the oarsmen were consequently late In
getting out for practice IL was after IL O'Clock
when the varsity eight left the boathouse. Dr.
pe.t cont the varsity crew on easy up the
river. following them In the launch. and occasion
ally picking out fault in the individual members
OF the crew.
DR. Peet this forenoon gave the following de-
scrpion OF the stroke that he Ia teaching the Co
umba crews TO row: LAS regards the body work
an the full reach the man reaches out far toward
the stern and when the blade strikes the water
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-06
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Shoes, COttOns and the Old Stewart Store

hoodoo. When this Moma
Sunday peed all the during the time the
was closed proposition the Old Stewart Store the best
walked the fact Each day
Broadway Fourth Avenue of
asphalt Madison and Fifth Avenues makes this
more accessible carriages than other
million
facto location there rene
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-06

THIRD RAcE-THB CRITERION STAKES, Of $500;
for two-year-old Niles so each $40 declared by
January last starters TO pay 500 more. the club
10 add a sum sufficient to make the gross value Of
the race 81 500 Of which $500 10 second horse and
$500 to third: penalties and allowances. -Four and
half furlongs
John DAYS b. T. Calen by His Highness-carre c. III
w G DAYS ch T. Beautiful by MISUNDERSTANDING -.
garde 80
J. r. e. F. p. Keene'e ch. T. Virginia Earle by 81 ga
A n & n II Morris's ch Z. Primrose Day. by St
G. Morriss b. T. Star Chime. by Star RUBY -,
c,necx Stables b Z Oneck queen by Ben srome-
Mary Letcher ia
G. r. Pat'ersons o. l. Den"a ni"'n W ''.. l12
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-06

FOURTH RACE-THE BROOkDALE HANDICAP' with
$1,000 added: for hree-year-ods and upward; $50
each SIS ~ declared by p on the day before
the race: second horse $500 and to third 800 OF
the added money One and one-eighth miles
J. Boden's eh h. Don de Orr, years old. by Rayon 49,
dor-Bela Donna o, id h -"
Onondaga-Bessie Hinkley ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. III
f. g. Gardner jr's b. c. Bangle. years Ola by -,
Iroauois-Bracele III
W /, divers h. Q. Warrenton. years old. by Flor
ist-Addie Warren Nv
Bromley & b. Previous, years old. by Med 49,
dler-Sunnysde IA ne io'
Mldothan--Mottle w
p. J. Dryers b. c. Handpress. years Old by Han M
Pomona
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-06

cRAvEsENp ENTRIES FOR TO-DAY.
The entries and weights for to-days races at
Gravesend are as follows;
FIRST RACE-For three-year-olds and upward which
have run and not this meeting; selling
uogb,e IN ha nounas below the scale. Six furlongs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-06
Shoe Sales Growing Greatly

little business second aoor aewad
the floor; keeps the inst
floor great fifth floor which the special
needs nowmprehend what
In yesterday offered no. 100 pairs
hnden' would
chapnss make the business
Shoe
Annex.
Mems Shoes a Ts" mediums asass s ss p"
At S4O-An $3.50 Kinds tops Of Akknea
Tanwn hwclfln ed aou
Tan hdstn lace, opera 49,, c Au AtSL7O-A So Kinds
MSL70- All So Kinds hdkn, cashmere tops
""A
Brown hdsNn laced he"oe soe hng%n ana
Bs DO. and wake. as1n laced full round toes Msz-Am $3.50 Kinds
IN a o
SzAm $3.50 Kinds r md ssas 'as kid s patent ~ S dips
ntLaherl aed NJ
-eegstful dressh
B s '' "AhA" laced "d'd sole" full English Misses Shoes
hce hs.a
anandh Ruxhcd kdin hcedw ate
various stylish toe shapes Boys Shoes
AT SA3U-Ah S35V knos wanwo s2mds2so
Tan u Kusa hs laced and "' w ~ Sizes to T. $L2S
Black box ohhk laced we sde London Sizes ~ to ST. SL50
"@7 " ' ~ c&
W0mens onoes Chdren'S Shoes
AtSl-AM $3.50 Kinds Black Ahkh common lasts up date stz
Laced and S1sa flexible solos, pat solid % sa % We have sold cx a $40
Black mn unedu to-
6Sc., SOC. and Csc.
MSL4O-An $3.50 Kinds respectively rh~. from
hckdb dchdrens
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-06

SECOND RACE-For three-year-ods which have not
won 81 500 weights TO be pounds below the scale
allowances One and sixteenth miles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-06

Start very poor. Won easily by length three lengths
between second and third.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-06
Summertime
Floor Coverings

able straw mating.
We are among the largest handlers Of
straw mattings in the world. from a retail
standpoint, undoubtedly the largest, and
when you discuss straw mattings with US,
you touch us on a specially. We carry a
huge assortment in stock, and fill orders
without the slightest delay, and without the
additional cost of brokerage so apt to creep
into transactions in small stocks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-06
Chinese Mattings, Sc to $l8
Japanese Mattings, So to SIS

Japanese Rugs. There are several grades of these,
for the Japs have imbibed among other Occidental ideas
the trick Of cheapenng their to the worthless point
However they continue to produce the hrstcass grades
in addition and IT these and these only that carry
Among hem the clever and accurate copies of Turkish
and Persian rugs.
For Summer use, these patterns in cool greenland
white and blue and white seem most popular.
Fibre Rugs. Handsome artistic, effective and mex
pensve, in blues, pinks greens and tans. We carry
only the Apply grade Other grades are made, but we
don't like them. So to $40.
Third floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-06
y1yrH RAcE-Handicap for all ages s7'o ao's'' o"'
md me eixteenth miles.

Start good Won easily by two lens'ns' 'e"s'" anu
half between second and third.
SIXTH RACE-For two ear-olds: 5000 added; selling
Five furlongs
q r smth's b. C. PrestidIsitator. by d, !,
Rus.eii.Ac,ive. lo7 N 81 IL M isr., Al II
b. F. Dwyers br. c. shoreham' io1 ., a.,
ch,o,. Tussdav Io2 (car 1000 .(CIawson)0 II ~
s On p i" IoT ~ :. (Turner) 0 2o-l 81
Morbid, 100 Gear ioD. ........ 'Baiman,0 oS
" ~ " Time-1 ON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-06
At S2-All $3.50 Kinds

Patent leather laced and Congress- cloth and kid tops,
elegant full dress shoes.
Black wsxed calfskn, laced welted soles, full English
toes.
Black and brown kdskin, laced, weed soles, London
toes.
Tan and brown Russia calfskin, laced, weted soles,
various stylish toe shapes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-06

The Shenandoah Valley has always been a IA
yorite resort for wheelmen Its excellent roads.
beautiful scenery and wonderful natural curiostes
make II the ideal touring ground. Even those who
have only few days to spend for an outing can
reach It and enjoy pleasant ride and the generous
hospitality Of It's people party OF Pittsburg rid
ers has Just returned from trip through this his
toric valley. They wheeled through the valley TO
furav Cavern They had cameras and secured
some excellent photographs while on the road A.
only two points they compelled to pay toll
These were where the pike passes through West
Virginia At all other places wheelmen are passed
free
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-06

Start very poor Won driving by neck; two lengths
between second and third.
FOURTH RAcE-PATc'HoGUE STAKES for three
year-oids and upward: 81 900 added; selling Six
furongs.
N. F. Dryers b. T. Satin Slipper by
Kingston-Lady stylites. 3 yrs. as ~.
(MitcheD 6-1 2El
c. Fleisehmanns Sons en- c. Aipen. g.
ioS ......;...;.....::..::.;...d ilsonj2 81 So
p. J. Dryers ch. C. Handball. a. Ill.
Gunner 81 SIS
Momentum 4, 1N............... spencer 20-i al
LAlouttte. T. I0s ............. .tMccNie) Al Is
Hurley Burnley T. 100. .cCawson) 2-i as
Armament g. l03. ................ (Odon) o al ii
Time-l:l4h
Start very bad Won easily by length; a head be-
tween second and third
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-06

Russell calf, laced, stout soles, English and bulldog
toes.
Brown kidskn, laced, flexible soes, English and opera
toes.
Black box and waxed cafskn, laced, full round toes
with tips.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-20
MILLIONS FROM ALASKA.
Three Steamer. Bring Down Much
 Gold Dust.

Gold Dust.
 San Francisco, July l9.-The steamer Portland has arrived here. II days from St. Michael's. with 150 passengers and $1 100000 in gold on board. Most ot the returned people are without means. and about $500 900 of the gold Is owned by few lucky people. the balance being the property of the Alaska Commercial company.
 The North American Trading and Transportation company's steamer Roam oke has arrived at Seattle from St. Mi chaePs with between 300 and GOO pas sengers and S2.000,0O0 or S3,000,O0O in gold dust. The highest estimate is S3,- 100000. The largest individual amount, $5OO,0O0, was said to belong to the Me Donald brothers.
 The steamer Garonne has arrived at Vancouver with almost if not fully as much gold aboard.
 Among the gold winners were s. G. Hodges, I. c. Gailbreath, Richard But Ter, H. l.. Smith, John Henderson, c. F. Hilton, Burt Donovan, Harold Sturgis, c. R. Voss, E. c. Ruffner, George Eaton, c. Nelson, J. J. Morgan. H. E. Thurber, c. ID. Baldwin, NJ. Sartori, F. l.. Hunt, c. c. Hunt, J. E. Miller and O. Lang.
 Most of this gold was from Klondike mines, representing part of the spring clean up, with the exception of $15,OOO from the new diggings at Cape Nome and about $10O,0OO from Forty Mile and oth- CT camps on the American side.
 The gold that came down by the Ga rome was principally owned by the Ca nadian Bank of Commerce. which had the pioneer branch in the Klondike, with about $1 100000. John Lippey. mer- chant of San Francisco and Seattle, was the wealthiest single holder on board, with S3OO,00O. Ex-Governor McGraw of Washington state had $100.000 in cash.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-20
THE PEACE CONFERENCE.
What the Delegates Have So Far
 Accomplished.

Washington, July 19.-The work ac- complished by The Hague conference as represented in the conventions and treat ies which have just reached the state department are divided into three classes. The first relate to the revision of the rules of war relative to the rescue of shipwrecked and wounded persons in marine battles. Included under this gen eral head is a provision for extending to hospital ships immunity from capture in three cases-frst, in the case of official national vessels under proper insignia; second, private hospital ships fitted out by benevolent persons: third. hospital ships fitted out by neutral powers, benev- olently inclined, for the rescue of wound ed and shipwrecked sailors.
 The second class comprises conventions relative to the revision and supplement- ing of rules for the conduct of war on land. These undertake to define who are and who are not proper combatants. They also provide for the proper treat ment of prisoners of war, etc.
 The third class of conventions contains articles looking to the peaceful adjust ment of international differences, includ- ing a scheme of mediation, scheme of international courts of inquiry and a scheme for a permanent arbitration tri- bunal
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-20
FIGHTING IN SAMOA.
Three Native Chiefs Killed on the
 4th of July.

4th or July.
 Apia, Samoa, July 12, via Auckland, N. Z., July 19.-In fighting which oc- cured at Sofata, in the Suateles district, July 4, one Malietoa chief was mortally wounded and two Mataafa chiefs and one Suatele were killed and three others wounded. The British cruiser Taur~ nga and the German cruiser Cormoran arrest ed the surviving chiefs implicated and brought them to Apia for trial before the supreme court.
 The joint commissioners will leave for Washington July IS. Chief Justice Chambers will leave Moona July IA. Not desiring to return, he has sent his resignation to President Mckinley, who does not wish his resignation. The ques- ton whether this constitutes a vacancy in the chief justiceship is being discussed by the commissioners. Dr. Solf claims that he will preside over the supreme court if Chambers leaves the island If there is no vacancy, then either Hunter or Mair may be designated to fill the chief justiceship Tn Chambers absence.
 Mataafa partisans among the rebels are raising funds to fight the kingship question through lawyers and are confi- dent of obtaining a rehearing. Mataafa, however, accepts the abolition of the kingship and will be present at a meeting land. His supporters request the dis missal of Chief Justice Chambers and defy the order of the supreme court.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-20
as.sr.r m.rkss..

New York. July lh. FLoUR,-State and western quiet and easys winter patents, Ss.7ba4; winter straiEhta, tS.s0a abo: Minnesota patonts. saTbsae0 winter sk- tras, s2.tsa2so
 wHEAT-No. 2 rcd opened weak under boar ish cables and fine crop news, but rallied later on covering; September, 7eSsa7e 7-lect; Dccems bsr, 7sa7s b-l6o.
 RYE-Easy; state, bsc.; No. western, ssO.. f. Q. b., anoat
 CORNING 2 dull and weak owing to favor able crop reports bis receipts and lower ca- bles; September. 3t,4o,
 oATS-Dul track. white. state, BiRBsc.s track. white. western. sla9Ic.
 PoRK-steadyi moss, sa.sjAa.7s: family. sln.b0e1l.
 LARD-stronG prime western steam. sS.7o. nominal. -m
 BuTTER-wcakl state dairy, isssai7o.l state creamery, lbaisltc.
 EaGs-steady; state and Penpsyivania. blsc.; western, ltItalbo.
 suGAR-Raw quiot; fair refining. ls fs-lso.. centrifugal. 8 test. tsto.; refined steady. crushed, G.. powdered. 51sc
 MoBASSES-Firmi New Orleans. sessso. RICE Firm; domestic, tssaslto.l Japan. tA a5ltc.
 TALLow-s Steady city, .sto. country. tto. HAY-Easy; shipping. seaeoc1 good to choice. sbsS5c. t
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-20
The shnmrock-Britannia Race.

London, July 19.-The Daily News, in it's comments on the Shamrock Britannia race, describes the new yacht as standing a fair chance of winning the cup since she "beat the Britannia on every point of sailing, and the Britannia has hither- to been admitted to Le the smartest cut ter in British waters" The Daily Tele- graph says: Tt would be unwise to base speculation upon yesterdays result, as nobody knows whether the Shamrock was really displaying the mainsail she will use in America, and certainly she might have carried a larger topsail., The impression produced upon the minds of the spectators by the way in which she was handled was that something was in- tentionally kept in reserve, while the manner in which the Britainnia was sail ed commanded the highest admiration"
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-20
FOREIGN NOTES OF INTEREST.

A French squadron, consisting of 20 ships. has arrived at Barcelona.
 Lord Uurzon of Kedleston, viceroy of India. will start on tour of central In- dia on Oct. %. Lady Curxon will ac- company him.
 In an encounter with insurgents on Laguna de Bay. Philippine Islands. two of the Fourth United States cavalry were wounded. The enemy's loss WAS 3o.
 It was reported in London and Berlin that an Anglo o-German naval demonHtras ton against the republic of Guatemala will be made in behalf of foreign credit. OTIS.
 It Is reported that the Filipino junta at Hongkong has purchased property on the island of Labuan, n British possession six miles northwest of Borneo. prepare tory to its removal there.
 Owing to an exhibition of insubordina- ton at the starting post In the race for the Warren Nursery at Sandown park on Saturday last, the London Jockey club has suspended Tod Sloane from July IS to Aug. |.
 The Shamrock won her first trial race with the Britannia easily, arriving at the finish lino at 3:46 The Britannia finish ed the course 13 minutes behind the chal. lenger for the America's cup. Both yachts were admirably handled hut the Shamrock had clear advantage throughout. She gained on every tack to windward.
 The yolksraad of the South African Republic has adopted the first two sec tions of the franchise bin. During the course of the debate 1t was declared that Great Britain had caused tho present trouble, Joseph Chamberlain. the secretary of state for the colonies, being the prime mover. It was added that the new law was lenient and could not be altered,
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-20
wou,ap,, Wear the crowa.

The late William Morris views on the laureateship, as made public in MT. Mackall's biography, were peculiar and interesting. Mir. Gladstone was willing to offer Morris the succession to Tennyson; but. on being sounded, the socialist poet, although pleased with the honor. declined unreservedly, stating that, In his opinion, the function of poet laureate was that of a cene- monial writer of verse, and that the Marquis of Lorne, the languidly liter ary son-in-law of Queen Victoria, was the finest person to fulfill it
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-20
SICK LIST AT MANILA.
1,37s Men I'm the Hospitals and bII
 Sick In Quarters.

Manila. July 19.-The hospital report of the medical department for the past week is as follows:
 Typhoid fever, 23; malarial fever, 228; dysentery, 233; diarrhea, 173; intestinal troubles, 6; gastric troubles, IS; wounds and injuries, 116; exhaustion, 8; sun stroke. |; contagious diseases, 10; unde- termined diseases, SIG; all others, 258; total, 1878.
 The total number of men wounded to date is 1 ,5S0; died of wounds, not includ- ing those killed outright, 2S2.
 The total number of patients today, inc cluding those sick in their quarters, is l, ,SS9.
 The personnel of the officers of the Thirty-sixth and Thirty-seventh volun- teer regiments, which are now being or ganized here, has been completed. Colo nel Bell of the Seventh cavalry will com mand the Thirty-sixth regiment and Colonel Wallace of Montana the Thirty seventh
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-20
Japane.e rdea. of Women.

The five worst maladlcs that af- flct the female mind are indocility, discontent, islander, jealousy and silll- ness. Without any doubt these five maladies afiiict seven or eight out of every ten women. and from them arises the inferiority of women to men. woman should cure them by self in- spection and self reproach. The worst of them all and the parent of the other four is siiiinsssi i--ooxnhiu kA.xsias.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-20
C.pe Town Honor. Rhodes.

Cape Town, July 19.-Mr Cecil Rhodes, formerly premier of Cape Col ony, has arrived here. He was welcom- cd by reception committee composed of citizens and enthusiastically cheercd as he traversed the streets. Many of the buildings of Cape Town were ,lcc- orated with bunting. and in front of the town hall big arch had been erected bearing tue words: Welcome, Great Pioneer. Cape Town-Cniro."
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-20

pofIrun system IT 1 can help it, and l think I can. There will be a strike be- yond doubt, but not right away. I am do- ing my best to hold the men in control, for do not wish to have strike imme- diately. Of course the men might go on strike without my sanction. They have that power. Those men who were just now so loud in wanting a strike right away are irresponsible. Most of them have already been discharged by the com
 pany, so they can have no voice in de- claring a strike"
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-20
prisoners or burned.

prisoners or burned.
 Sixteen hundred members of the Roll. CT Makers and Iron ship Builders un. ion have struck In Chicago. They ask for an eight hour day, 30 cents per hour and half holiday on Saturdays during the summer. Two hundred and fifty men employed by the Chicago Furnace company as ore shovelcrs have also struck for more pay.
 One of the largest barns on the splen- did estate of William c. Whitney in the Wheatley hills, on Long Island, was completely destroyed by fire Wednesday night. The total loss from the ire is es. timated at from S60,0O to S70.000. much of this sum being represented by some 20 fine horses, including several of Mir. Whitney'a racers. which were burned,
 Ten of the striking miners at Fort Smith, Ark. have been convicted in the federal court of entering into connpira. cy on July for the purpose of intimidat. ing and terroriEing the imported negro miners In the employ of the Kansas and Texas Coal company in violation Of the injunction issued by Federal Judge Rog. CTS, ref gaining the strikers from interfer. ing with the company's employees.
 The British steamer Holbein. Captain Sherlock, New York July 1 for Man. chester, picked up Captain William A. Andrews. known as "rhe Lone Naviga. tor" who left Atlantic City. N. J., on June 1S in a little craft named the Doree,
 barely 12 feet in length, to attempt to cross the Atlantic Captain Andrews
 was found exhausted on July t2 about
 TOO miles from the Irish coast. His boat
 was left adrift
 A statement prepared by Chief Naval | A n aal.t
 shows that of the three battleships build ing at Newport News the KeRrsarge is advanced 92 per cent toward completion.
 the Kentucky % per cent and the Illi-
 nois 8S per cent. Cramp has the Ala
 bama es per cent finished and the Maine Q per cent. At the Union Iron works the Wisconsin stands at a per cent and the Ohio at per cent.
 The committee In charge of prepara- tions for the celebration when Admiral Dewey arrives in New York has received information to the effect that in all prob ability he would arrive Oct. 1. Edward Wilkin Dewey. n cousin of the admiral, told General Daniel Butterfeld chair man of the committee of arrangements,
 that he had received letter from Charles Dewey, the sdmirafs brother. in which it was said that Dewey would
 probably reach this port on Oct. 1. The letter said that he might arrive a day or two earlier, but hardly later.
 Adjutant General Lambert of St. Paul has received report from the Thir- tecnth Minnesota volunteers covering all of the regiments operations In the field. Major General Lnwton on May 20 ordered the Second and Third hattaliona of the regiment to return to Calnmpit and in the order commended them most heartily for the efficiency, courage and uncomplaining endurance constantly shown by its officers and men" The regi- ment was on the road 33 days. covering 102 miles and participating in 9 engage ments. The regiment was complimented in the field both by General Lawton and by Colonel Summers. The health of the regiment was good and the sick list small.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-20
Stage Realism.

Joseph Jefferson tells story of friend of his who was playing "Rich. ard III" on the Texas frontier. When 1t came to the wooIng of the Lady Anne. an indignant cowboy jumped up md shouted: Don't you believe him, marmi He've two Mexican wives down in San Antonior'
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-20
Professor Wheeler Accepts.

San Francisco. July 19.-At n meeting of the board of regents of the University If California Professor Benjamin Ide Wheeler accepted the presidency of the university, the regents granting every re- iuest and condition made by him.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-20
Senator's Slayer ReIensed.

Richmond. July 19.-A. G. Pilkinton, who some days ago shot and killed State Senator NJ. w. Flanagan at Powhatan Courthouse. has been released on $3,000 bail, Judge Miller holding that the case was not one of murder in the first de- gree
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-20
Men Coming From Boston.

Buffalo, July 19.-Many street car con ductors and motormen are leaving this city to take the places of the striking street car operators in Brooklyn. Ticket agents of the eastern roads estimate that about 50 former street railway employees have gone to Brooklyn from this city.