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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
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'rhe British steamship Strthsye. 'ap's's ,.,,h.a
mines. from Newcastle ENGLAND. % - o..
pat into the Harbor yesterday ana "', ~ VS.
staplcon The boatswain Richard "o0u.I that
dead ON board Captain CUMMINGS 'f'srh the
on February A. IN the cold weather "..sed 3
steamship encountered. Goodhew i.s FOR o..
stove out OF an oilcan. and made Ffeai are aa'
Of some waste pire In this ne lii ~ .
closed all the openings 20 MIS- cann' ,,e eoatswalh
Mate Newton had occasion TO can H,,eonscoJs,
and sem for him but Goodhew was IA ESCAPED
Efforts 10 revive him failed The gas as. and esSsa
from the lmproyised heating apparatus
death
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
ORANGE TREES SUFFER LITTLE HARM
EXAGGERATED REPORTS OF THE EFFECTS OF
COLD WAVE IN FLORIDA.

Jacksonville, Fla. Feb. 1.-THE most extravaEant
reports have been sent broadcast throughout the
country regarding the damage done by the cold OF
February -. Reports received tonight by The
Times-Union and Citizen" from all sections OF the
orange belt indicate that the cold wave did not do
much permanent damage. and utterly refute the
statements sent ont to the press Outside OF the
tender spring growth the orange trees the trees
remain uniniurcd and In the lower belt y Is pre-
diced the orange crop VIII be larger than ever mis-
season. Reports from the vegetable districts say
that truckers have gone 10 work with great energy
to replant. and the spring output OF the market
vegetables will be equal 10 that OF any season in
the past.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18

The annual mldwlnter gymnastic and athletic
exhibitions at the Twenty branch ~ the
Young Mems Christian Association last night were
well attended The graduate work on the parallel
bars was led by l.. c. Beyerman John W. Cross
and T. G Shortmeicr. and the leaders OF the in
dividual exercises on the bars were O. Krichner
l. q. Beyerman r. c. Shortmccr John W Cross
Albert Firmn, Walter Osgood John Ellery aud
George Randall. Another interesting feature Of the
Programme was the running high Jump Walter
copeland Jumped feet inches Herman Sturncr
feet inches and John ". Cross feet ~
cles. In the pole vault Herman Sturner Peter
swanson and Alexander Bates each cleared feet
inches. There were also egg and spoon tumble
and Indian club races
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
srArEN IsLAND FERRY sERvIcE DELAYED.

The Staten Island ferry has not yet resumed
operations on schedule. 40 regularity is observed
Fl running boats. There were no early morning
boats yesterday the last leaving New-Nork at
122J o'clock and the next after o'clock. Tho
fcrryhou.e was crowded all night with residents
Of the island. who expected 10 catch the o'clock
boat. the 2.l0 o'clock or the $40 o'clock Yesterday
the trips made al the pleasure OF the ferry
master. Persons arriving at -. George by train
had the gates shut in their faces While the boat
was In the Slip At other times boats, after load
ing. were held for half an hour
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
OF INTEREST TO WHEELMEN.

In spite Of the fact that there has been one cycle
show already and that another one IL coming, some
Of tho local dealers have made up their minds 70
keen open house on Washington Birthday ms
plan was suggested I'm these columns last year IN
view of the fact that no cycle shows would be held,
and that II would be a good plan 10 enable the
dealers to show their models 10 the riding pub
lie The plan worked admirably. and most OF the
large dealers In the city kept their places or hsl
moss open on that day and in the face o. bad
weather they he'd thousands OF visitors. Some OF
the dealers uptown propose 10 keep up the custom.
and handsome cards OF invitation have been sent
10 their friends and customers TO visit them next
Wednesday. At one cycle academy on Eighth-aye
Refreshments will be served. and there Will be
music and other forms OF entertainment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
Of rANNERlEs TALKED o.

According ~ \ speclll dlsput'h nom 49,
negotiations are In progress looking 20 the coa.'s
dalton Of "a large number OF tannerles o"'. S,,s.
the United States Leather Company mo r, %
concern. with capitalization of $500 eaihg
said that " : lscniratA the Kan i4I,"r OaNS
COmrauy. GRAY Clark. n lucit. W tiHs,.n coz
4 60 White Bros 'hr Bernard q ffirl,ma1k ing a.
pany and Barrett Bros az Boston, , . orerigis
active interest il this company. ana IT, lelih9
are being made 10 the large Mi"''"''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
STATEN ISLAND en1Np OPEN.

Elizabeth. y. J.. Feb l7-Staten Island Sound IS
now open 10 navigation from the lighthouse op-
posite Shooters Island, Perth Amboy channel
having been broken by biz tugs. In consequence
factories which have been closed for n week Will
soon resume operations and give employment to
thousands Of men. many OF whom are on the verge
o. destitutiOn because OF lick OF work.
The Singer factory. NiXons shpyard and the
several of rehncrcs along the sound have all re-
sumed work. Much danger s. apprrhended In
Elizabeth from the probable overlooking OF the
Elizabeth River. which In circuitous course
through the city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18

GRADY. THE MIGHTY HUNTER, Is CAMPING
Of ITS TRAIL

ON ITS TRAIL
Albany. Feb l. (SpeciaD Senator Grady has
determined 10 make demonstration Of hostility 10
trusts II Is the habit Of the Democratic Senators
and Assemhlymcn yearly 20 menace corporations.
but never by any possibility 10 harm them. There
are too many leading Democrats prominent IN cor
poratiors to make it prudent to push either anti
trust or auti-corporation bills TO finish Sena-
tor Grady being in the minority. also doubtless IS
confident that he can clamor against corporations
and no, run any risk of being compelled 20 prove
that he is actually hostile to them. Failure under
such conditions may he proudly referred TO In the
next Democratic State platform. The main section
81 Senator Gradys antitrust bill, introduced to-
day reads follows
Any corporation organized under The laws Of this IFS
o. any other State or county for transdctlhg or
conducting any kind Of business IN TINS state OF
any partnership or individual. or other association
az persons whatsoever. who snal create cilei
into. become q member OF or a party 10 any pool
Trust agreement combination. confcderauou OF
understanding with any other corpotal."h li.i W..
ship individual or any other person or aSsoc
of persons to control limit regulate or hN the
rchandise commodity convenience; repair any
product Of mining or any arucie or thlhR WIZ
limited regulated or fixed or shall enter into or
become a member or party 20 any pool dEi''-
)nent contract combination or contederaNon 10 TX
limit the amount or quantity OF any alJ,,'y liz.
manufa cture. mechanism. merchandise comhIoui.l I,
r,i.i or tbir, yybats9eter shall he deemed and
adiudged guilty Of conspiracy 10 dtfT"ul ana 'o
subject 10 Dcftillt- - lI'Fl'i'' lI ''''7 ~ a.
II is further provided that "t shall not he lawful
for any corporation 90 issue or 10 own trust GER
iiAcatos or for any corporation. agent OFFICER or
emplove or the directors or sto khod'rs o. any
corporation 20 cnter into amy combinations con-
tract or agreomni with any person or persons. cor
poration or corporations. or with any stockhoHer
or director thereof the purpose and effect OF when
combination. contract. or agreement snail Dee 10
Mace the management or control OF such comD'ha-
lion or combinations or the manufactured pfodnc'
thereof IN the hands OF any trustee or trustees.
Nth tho linton, 10 control limit tx tho price
or lessen the production and sale O; any article
o. commerce use OF consumption. or 10 prevent.
restrict or diminish the manufacture or output or
any such article" and any purchaser or any afu'e
or commodity rom any individual company or cor
roration transactng business contrary 20 any pro-
vision OF the preceding sections OF This ac shal nQt
be liable for the price or payment OF such trucle
or commodity and may plead THIS act az defence
20 any suit for such price or payment
II is said that this bill viii be made Democratic
Yuea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
RAILWAY MEN FEAR WAsHOUTs.
MILD WEATHER MEANS EXTREME VIGILANCE
ALONG ALL LINES.

The warm rain and the mild weather are causing
a great deal OF uneasiness to railroad men. The
prospect for washOuts and landsides IS most prom
Using. Engineers were especially warned yester-
day 10 look out sharply. and vigilance was renewed
all along the line. Up to a late hour yesterday
no serious washouts had been reported but some
trains were late getting IN. owing TO the extreme
caution with which traffic was handed.
II IS thaw Of this sort that railroad men rear
When the track lies alongside huge ombank-
mcnt OF snow. tho melting weather Is likely 70
dislodgo the drift. and when It goes It is likely
10 take Just enough Of the track toscause II to
give way when the next train runs over u. even
Il II does wash It out completely AZ first.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
ALAsKANs PROTEST AGAINST CARTER BILL

AIASNNNS TKUIf.SI ATAINSI IAItI Tx BILL
Juneau Alaska, Feb. . (via Seattle. Wash. Feb
IJ-The Chamber OF Commerce has made pro-
test against the Carter Alaska bill II stands
in Congress kilograms were ordered sent to Wash
ngton asking that all legislation be suspended until
the people OF Southeastern Alaska could be heard
from Tho cause Of the protest against the Carter
bill the change OF the residence Of the United
States District Judges from Juneau TO Unalaska
Circle City and Stka.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
PLUMBERS. SUPPLIES MEN coMRrSNo

\ special dispatch from Chicago says n" j..
Of the principal manufacturers and joo0e'' =,
plumbers supplies. representing . p'r cent v
total output o. The manufacturer ana " PEI, Ne
90 the f0haors OF ,h. United states tas., :.
Rocky Mountains. age forming d combination 49,
The proposed new company. ~ i- A .lei, 60.
plates the absorption 81 tle National l-e s.os,y
ponv and the American Shot and Lead No"F
and will be- capitalized al s.Lr0lt'.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
oy TBE S4y1IlGO CAMPAIGN

Henry NJ. Stegman. who was a correspondent in
the Santiago campaign and wrote many interest
ing and valuable letters and dispatches regarding
IT, gave lecture on the subject last night at Hart
lev House no fl3 West Forty-siXth-st The lecture.
which was often interrupted with applause. was an
exceedingly Interesting one Mr. Stegman telling
I'm graphic language tho story OF Santiago. Ihere
Woo .icreontic0n iLlustratl0ns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
THE TELEPHONE SERVICE NOT AFFECTED

While most branches Of business were hampcred
by the storm on Monday and Tuesday and some
were actually crippled the telephone service was
not impaired IN the slightest degree Indeed. Il was
called into requisiton moro than usual. a. the
difficulty in getting about caused many persons To
use tho wires for business which they would other
wise have transacted I'm person ON Monday and
Tuesday with travel around Ncw-York suspended
the telephone service tho only means OF direct
communication left available, and It used a. II
has never been used before. People who have their
houses connected directly with the telephone sys-
tenn have been I'm great luck during the snow
bound period. they have been able to carry on
their affairs, both business and domestic with hut
thght INCONVENIENCE. These individuals. however.
are IN The minority, but the large number Of tele-
phone stations scattered All over New-York and
the surrounding towns made tho service available.
10 the whole snowbound community About four
ordinary days traffic Of the telephone service was
compressed into Tuesdays rapid operations Since
Tuesday tho pressure has slackcned somewhat hut
the state OF travel st the telephone service
TO De- in exceptional demand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
rN1roRm SCHEDULE NAY Re WADE
REPORTED AGREEMENT Ry FEDERAL sTESA
AMERICAN STEEL AND CARNEGIE
COMPANIES

In Wall Street Yesterday II was reported 's. :
the result Of several conferences recently an as..
ment has been reached by the Federal steel - -
lean Steel and Wire and Carnegie companies w.
IS likely 20 bring about more harmo. oAs ie''.s
between those important interests. me zee Sr
there will be a consolidation finds DO eye ieh en-.
II j. not improbable that a uniform schedule
rates may be agreed upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
DEMOCRATIC SCHOOL BILL.
PREPARED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND
INTRODUCED BY GRADY.


Albany. Feb. Ex-senator Grady to-day intro
duced bill amending in three or four particulars
the provisions Of the New-York City charter
lating TO the public schools This bin was pre-
pared by the Board Of Education u tho city and
has the Endorsement Of the School Board Of the
borouehs Of Manhattan and The Bronx, but the
Brooklyn Board IS opposed 10 some o. its features
BY IL the Board Of Education is empowered TO
revise the estimates Of expenses OF the borough
boards and TO reduce the estimate applicable 90
any borough provided the amount as reduced shall
not be less than the amount allowed 10 the Dor
ough during the preceding year Inc special
school fund is 70 Doe administered 10y the Board OF
Education. The general school fund, Il no reduc-
lion be made by the Board OF Estimate and APP
irortlonment or by the Municipal Council Is TO be
.apportioned by the Board Of Education among the
different school boards of the city, the respect
I've amounts applicable TO each borough appear in
the final estimate Of the Board OF Education. II
the Board OF Estimate and Apportionmcnt and the
Municipal Council reduce the amount OF 'he gen
eral fund # appears I'm the final estimates oil
the Board Of Education. then the amounts TO he
apportioned by the Board Of Education 20 the re-
spective school boards are to decrease I'm proper
ton.
Another amendment authorizes the Board Of
Estimate and Apportlonment TO set aside Sl75 90
for distribution by the Board Of Education 10 the
corporate schools IN the city which now receive
financial assistance from the Board The distribu-
ton is TO be based upon the per capita attendance
at the schools. All schools which make apphca-
ton for PARTICIPATION ia the distribution OF ms
fund are 10 be subject 10 the general supervision
OF the Board OF Education and shall only be en-
titled 10 participate in the fund upon complying
management Of the schools and 10 reports made
by them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
WILLIAM PURCELL MUST RETIRE.
soME OTHER DEMOCRAT TO BE MADE ARBTrRA-
TION COMMISSIONER.

Albany Feb Il (specian.-lt was stated to-day
that Governor Roosevelt had decided 10 remove
William Purcell from the Board Of Mediation and
Arbitration and put some other Democrat IN HE
place The Board designed TO end labor dis
putes and shorten strikes. Hitherto It's work mas
had little effectiveness. and persons Will Won
der that It IS abolished Il has three members
two Republicans and one Democrat.
Mr.. Purcell has been kept IN office for several
years IL Is reported. through the influence Of
George W. Aldridge the former Superintendent Of
Public Works. That influence not being great
I'm Albany as formerly. and Governor Roosevelt
thinking there ought 10 be q change in the Office
IS said Mr.. Pnrcel VIII now nave 70 retire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
SKATING

LIE ROY SEE BEATS MAX r0RNFEcK AT Two
MILES
Le Roy See Of Rerkeic~ school defea'.d Nal
Hornfeck OF the M0n,cs!r Hockey cub last
evening al the Cierm9nt Avenue Rink RrookY
IN n two-mllo pursuit race on the ninth Zap HoE,'
feck weakened and SOC gained. Within hsf :
mile - the finish Hnrferk made good 80 IN
bur See was as fresh or'r, and finished ahea.
easily
This IS the second time these boys have me- u
a two-mile pursuit race, and each has won race
They are matched 70 skate again on next Friday
nighf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18

grees in the shade I'm San Francisco Is unusual
winter weather even for California, ana II 10
growing steadily warmer. The chances are that
the warm period will be followed by rain. whicn IL
greatly needed all over the State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
HOCKEY.
c1.rR or NETWORK BEATEN RY ST. NICHOLAS
JUNIORS.

The St Nicholas Junior Hockey Team defeated
seven from the Hockey club Of New-York last
evening ut the ST. Nicholas Rink by a score OF
to There was large crowd present. In the
first half each team scored goal-Walton for 81
Nicholas on a pass from Gunther. and Newburry
for the Hockey club. on a pass from Leo In the
second half. after forwards both teams had
tried inefectually to score. Walton got the puck
and passed It 10 Campbell. who shot goal ana
won the game for St. Nicholas. The lineup was.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
DJ,NER or THE BERKSHIRE SOCIETY.

The Berkshire Society Of New-Nork had hs
twelfth annual dinner ~ the Hotel St Denis last
evening There were about seventy persons pres
ent a ma iority heing women. s y Goodale presi-
dent OF he society. occupied the chair There was
no formal speaking.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18

It Is hardly probable that recent invention COM
ing from Germany will meet with much popularity
in this country The American dog who chases n
cyc.ist IS not of the sort who will be frightened
away by a little noise. The invention consists Of a
small calibre pistol arrangement. which is called
"bell pistol" II fires blank cartridges. and the
Germans seem to think that II VIII make enough
noise away the most troublesome ana
vicious canine Cyclists I'm this country believe tAat
large callbre pistol. loaded with bullets. or a
double-barrel shotgun Is about the safest thing 10
have around when troublesome dog Is encoun-
tered on a lonely road
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18

d. J. OBrien. the chief consul OF Nebraska. was
I'm the city yesterday Mr.. OBren was candidate
for the treasurership OF the League OF American
Wheelmen, but his ambition will not be gratihed
this year. He says that the Western members OF
the league are we'll satisfied that the organization
will continue in control Of racing. and that any op-
position to league control IN the West Will amount
to nothing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
HOT WAVE ~ CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco. Feb. 1t california has been
struck hy another hot wave. ana the State is now
enjoying regular summer weather. Seventy de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
FENCING.
LYON WINS WITH FoUs AND BRowXELL WIZ
DrELLrNG SWORDS

DWELLING SWORDS
The American Fenccrs' Leagle Of America hst
tournament last evening ~ pho Fencers chi.
house. No 81 West Twenty-second-st Tn. ,o,.
tests were 70 have lasted two nights but becass
only four contestants appeared IL was decided /,
hold them n orc night TIC me1 were ca
Lyon. New-York Athletic Club. George KsEt
naugh New-York Athletic Club. Afhor'ou BnF,.
eli, Boston Athletic Association. and Scott 0ce'.
nor. Feucers' Club. Each man faced the v.s
both with fOils and dLcllug swords.
Lyon carried Of hOn0rs with the fols 4.
Brownell with the due'Iinc swords The oitcls
were Graham Hammond Nau-I0rk Athletic Club:
Charles Bothner. New-York Athletic cub and "
II RafrIck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
coNEY ISLAND 4. =. ASKS roR rlur

representative OF the Concv Island Athletic
club has asked the managers OF Fitzsimmons and
FERRIES for an extension of week from Feb
ruary ~ the date set Tor signing the artlcles Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
GIFT FOR VOLUNTEERS or AMERICA.

VII TOIt NUIT|N ILFk~ OF AMERICA
response TO the appeal made by Mr. and Mrs
darlington Booth. Of the Volunteers Of America
Their address IS No. "a Union square
The Tribune yesterday received the following CON
tributons for the Association for Improving the
Condition 81 the Poor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
.scHool. BOARD NOT TO FIGHT For MoNEY.

The Corporation Counsel I'm opinion recently
denied the contention OF the School Board that the
money given for education by the State amounting
81 1900 should 20 direct the school authofi-
ties Instead OF being turned into the city treasury
as AZ present The money is included IN the fixing
OF the estimate by the Board Of Estimate. but
GENTLY the school authorities contendng that
the money should go direct to them. II is unlikely
that the matter will be contested In the courts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18

The chances are that the Riverside Wheelmen
will not have many racing men on the track
this year In speaking Of the matter yesterday
President Gentle said we would rather have
three or four frst-cass men to represent the club
than a mob Of riders of only average ability. Inc
club will give a Smoker and stag" az the club
house in Harlem. Tuesday night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18

r. s Kelsey OF Hartford, Conn was IN the cry
Yesterday Mr. Kelsey has been appointed the
Now England member OF the Racing Board OF the
National Cycling Association. lie came to town 10
show his appreciation OF the nomination in per-
sOnal manner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
s, RoREs@.sSS s 0oRIsr1ty

agreement. for receiving bids Tor tho r,,,.,
JeHries fight u j. said that both mans ,,n,aors
agree 10 the extension '"se's VII
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-06
FRED WHfTEssOE INDICTED.
ChasGe1 Win Tsytag % UvShe CIevk
90 Ts0pes With E1~ess~s oSsuvus.

BUTTE. Mont, Oct. s-A special 70 the
Miner from ksIisp~i. Mont. ssys that a
warrAr, has been lssgsd BY JsSscs ~
sIEvsn, OF that city CHARGING Fred
Whifsside with the crime If Atfsmrfed
bribery. Whiteside - the plaintiff n fhe
$1,000 bel srtf against fhe Miner Pub
fishing Company. and - the ex-senator
from Flsthesd county who made the sen
satiofal play 81 the Iss session Of the
legislature assembly by deposfting 81 30
with the clerk, With Tho statement thai
he had received 10 for The purpose % pur-
eh5sing votes IN the senator III fight
The complaining witness In the present
case n y w. = PeIh VINO vas deputy
clerk 81 Fisfb<aA county last fall H~
charges WhifssgdA wifh hav,ns zpproscnsa
him on November u. 10. ard Offering
him the surn 81 1900 20 let him get at
the poll looks. tally sheets osths IT eiec-
ton officers and ballots cast ~ the elee-
ton. which vas held on November 2 ira
All this VAS before the ranvssefnz board
had eanv8ssed the election returns and
before ~ vas known Who hal been eIscf~t
senator from F1athesf county lt was
known Of the Tine thar ther~ we're only
txo or three votes between Wnsfssids and
G~iger
Whitsside vas s-ated AZ me beginning
Of the s~ssgor, tas rss unseztef N favor
Of G.s9sr before ne Tailoring Tor tinted
States senator vas concluded The war
rant for WhlfssfSew arrest nas been
placed In me hands - ne sheriff % Flat
head county. ARD 70 10 supposed mat h<
left for Butte today. "a Whlfssa1 u4s
seen in this city last ntxhf