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New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
uERPIuENT or THE STROLLERS.

The strollers had their sixth annual "Royser'
last evening at Weber & Fieldss Music Hall, which
was filed with the members Of the club and their
friends The leading feature OF the programme
was musical satire entitled The Rightfu Heir"
by Arthur Sturgess. j. Cheever Goodwin. Richard
Henry Warren and Emile A. Bruguere. The actors
in IL were Merriam Bruce. j. Williams Macy John
Boyle Joseph G. Lamb George Newell Hamin.
Leondas VI Lawson. jr.. Mackenzie Gordon r.
Berkeley Smith and j. Cheever Goodwin. recep-
ton was held at the rooms of the club after the
performance The following were some OF the nu-
merous notices printed on the programme: THE
Scotch accent used by Maggie Is from the we'll
known firm OF Stevenson. Barry Mclarer.'
Tickets purchased from spectators will not be
taken up at the door. but the holders will be-"
The bronchial troches used by Fernando before
taking his top notes are loaned by Blank & Co.. No.
Ought Dash-st": Positively no foral tributes will
he nassed over the footghts. Such contain
diamond necklaces should be sent TO the stage door
on Twenty -ninth,st." the Entertainment Commit
tee hopes to succeed In having the performance fn-
ished before ~ In that case an adjournment to the
cafe OF the Music Hall for hail hour or so VIII
nrecede a general rendezvous at the club rooms
durat ton unlimited. There will be an automobile
race from The Strollers TO Manhattan Beach at
a. m for those surviving the wreck"
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
YACHTING.
THE NEW-YORK YACHT CLUB MODELS
WANTED AT PARIS EXPOSITION.

A meeting Of the New-York Yacht Club which
was the resumption of adjourned general meet.
ing, was held yesterday at p. m. In the Madison.
ave. clubhouse. August Belmont, rear-commodore
presided. in the absence OF Commodore j. Pierpont
Morgan. who arrived the Germanic yesterday,
but was unable to reach the city. The question Of
prizes for the coming regattas discussed and
IL was decided TO give prizes TO the special 30
footers. This feet only came within the cognzance
OF the clubs Regatta Committee some months ago
j. V. ;. Odde. the secretary, read a letter from
Admiral Sampson. thanking the club for the use of
the club station and for other courtesies while the
fleet under the Admirals command at New
port
letter had been received from John r. Buchan.
who Is an attache OF the Yachting Committee
connected with the Paris Exposition of 1900. Mr.
Buchan requested that models Of the challengers
for and the defenders Of the Americas Cup should
be lent by the New-York Yach; Club to be exhib-
tied In Paris. 1t has been unchanging rule
that these valuable models, which the best
be lent for any purpose, but II may be that in this
case the rule will be relaxed. The question was
left to a subcommittee.
The new members elected yesterday were Harri-
son j. Drummond. Charles r. Danforth, jr., James
Baird j: Herbert Ballantine. Charles Schumacher
George Marshall Allen. Clarkson Cowl.. Eugene A
Charles l. Leonorie, G.. Barclay Rives Edward A.
Sumner. Charles +. Potter Henry G.. Runkle J. r.
stanton; Joseph Alexander McCord. Dr. W White
head Gilhllan, Albert s Johnson William Otis Gay;
Lieutenant Commander Kossuth Niles. United
States Navy; John G. 4. Leshman. Thomas d.
Alessandro Fabbri. Henry B. lockwood, Lieutenant
II. F. Bryan United States Navy. and Surgeon II.
c. II. Russell. United States Navy. Mr.. Oddie. the
secretary said that with these additions the club
membership roll numbered 1,4Oo and the feet con-
tained 1875 vessels.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
JAMAICAS ENJOYS ~ WASHINGTON
RECIPROCITY COMMISSIONERS SOMEWHAT /,

RECIPROCITY COMMISSIONERS SOMEWHAT IN
THE DARK AS TO THEIR WORK.
Washington. June 1.-THE Commission sent from
Jamaica to this country to further the commercial
relations Of the United States and Jamaica arrived
here to-day The party comprises Messrs Bell
Gideon Farquharson and Miles They will call at
the British Embassy tomorrow and have a confer
ence with Mr. Tower. the Charge dAnaires, at
which their line OF action will probably be mapped
out So far the delegation is somewhat at sea as
TO what is contemplated under the reciprocal
rangement proposed be made Their only in
formation. according TO their statements tonight.
has been official cable dispatch sent TO Jamaica
from Washington shortly before their departure
from Jamaica announcing that reciprocity negotia-
tions had been opened and advising the island 10
send a commission TO Washington What conces-
sions the United States will ask OF Jamaica in re-
turn for reduced duties on sugar fruits etc, the
Commission does not know. though there are
variety Of products. foodstuffs. drygoods and the
might apply.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
GENERAL BANCROFTs STATEMENT.
IGNORANT OF THE DISSATISFACTION OVER PRES
ENT COACHING METHODs-TOo LATE TO
cNA%GE THIS SEASON

CHANGE THIS SEASON.
Boston June 15.-Harvard men interested in row.
ing seem TO think that, If there really is any dis
satisfaction with the selection and coaching Of the
VARSITY crew. the nearness of the would
make any change at this late hour a questionable
policy
General Bancroft told a Tribune representative
to-day that the first intmaton he had received
that there was any dissatisfaction with the way
the Harvard being when he
saw the statement OF Mr. Blaike asking that he,
Bancroft be substituted for Storrow.
Il have no desire TO become head coach" said
General Bancroft, land even II the position were
rendered to me | would not accept II. My connec-
tion with Harvard rowing ended long ago. and II is
absurd TO consider me again taking up the place
Of head coach.
II have not known much about the rowing at
Harvard for a dozen more years ne stated,
and. except that | the 81 race. know little
Of rowing affairs. | did not know there was
any trouble and have receive. no intimation that
any has suggested my being asked 10 coach
on the Varsity. the other in his class crew, and
have not heard them say anything about IT, The
races come off in about two weeks, believe and
II is rather late for such a course as is sug-
gested." General Bancroft reiterated the state
ment in closing, that he knew nothing of any
Police Commissioner Clark said II have the
greatest admiration for General Bancroft both as
man and as an oarcman. He is successful in
rowing. and from the standpoint of success In the
The race is near at hand. however and L think
that the disposition OF any possible changes should
be deferred until after IL takes place. | hope that
a winning principle will be developed"
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
ILLNESS or NORMAN WILLIAMS.

Chicago. June l5-Norman Williams. the we'll
known lawyer and capitalist. is at the point Of
death al his summer house Little Boars Head
RIVE Reach n II Mr.. Williams has been a sufferer
from, Rr,ght's disease for three years Since April
when he went 10 Rye Beach. he has been failing
gradually, and advices to friends and relatives in
Chicago are to the effect that he Is only occa-
s,onally conscious and his condition is extremely
ori,,cai AZ the house OF Arthur j. Cation. a broth
erin-lav OF Mr. Williams, II was said that hope
OF the recovery OF Mr.. Williams had been practi-
cally abandoned , - ~,
In addition to Mrs. williams. and md son. Norman
Williams tr who at the sick mans bedside,
H. FAMILY consists OF Miss Mary Williams and
another daughter Mrs. Laura Norman Merritt
Who ma arried Major General Wesley Merritt. u. y
A In London last October.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
THE LAUNCH OF THE LATONA.
DIR. II. C. ENo's SEVENTY FOOT SCHOONER TAKES
HER FIRST PLUNGE SUCCESSFULLY.

DIR. H. c. ENOs SEVENTY FOOT SCHOONER TAKES
HER FIRST PLUNGE SUCCESSFULLY.
The schooner OF 20 feet water line that was
finished at Lawley's yards for DR.. II. c. Emo, Of
the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club. was
launched on Monday without mishap. and will now
be prepared for the racing Of the fast as
possible. The LatUna is 81 feet long over all. 500
feet on the water line. 1876 feet beam and S6 feet
draught She ts composite In construction her
planking being fastened with Tobin bronze bolts
set up with nuts on her metal frames. Her deck
strips are fastened with brass composition screws.
set up from underneath, that no part of the
fastening shows on deck. Her top sides are Of
mahogany, and below decks she will be finished in
white and mahogany.
Just aft the main compan nionway is a large state
room with double berths. Forward Of this on the
side a chartroom. Forward of these is the main
saloon, extending the full width Of the boat and
beyond large and a small stateroom the
starboard side, while the port side state
room. pantry, ice chest and galley. The of
the forward part of the boat is devoted 10 the
mems quarters and chain lockers The Latona was
designed by Clinton II. Crane, OF New-York and
she will be raced with the Qussetta and Amorita
Of the 70-foot schooner class After her completion
she will generally anchor at oyster Bay. Her
owner DR.. Emo. lives at Saugatuck, Conn. To
New-York yachtsmen this is one Of the most inter
esng boats of the year. owing 10 the fact that she
will help to make the best racing outside the 90
footers
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
WILL, SAIL TO-DAY TO CONSULT CROKER
r.ytuANY's AGENT WILL GET HIS DECislON
,porrT THE KILLARNEY LAKES.

APOtJT THE KILLARNEY LAKES.
rounanv plans TO buy the Herbert estate. which
Includes Muckross Abbey and the best parts OF the
IaLes of Killarney and create a National lrish
nark seem 10 be taking form and shape rapidly
lanes B. Roche Member OF Parliament FOR Kerry
bo "a IN this city for the purpose OF trying 10 ar
range for the sale OF the estate. has been IN con-
sultation with John F. Carroll, James j. Coogan'
ceorge w Punkitt Lawrence Delmour and o'her
Taumany leaders who are close TO Richard croker
and thev have determined 10 recommend the pur-
chase Of the estate by Tammany They Will SEND
q representative to see Mr.. Croker and talk over
the plans with him = England. Mr.. Croker VIII
decide but his friends in Tammany are OF the
op,nion that he will decide to have Tammany buy
the estate -,,... o-
row Mr. Roche is going TO Mr. Croker also.
hut he said yesterday that he would not sail from
this city until next Wednesday He has been urged
TO 20 to Boston and talk to some lrishmen there.
who have declared that they ought 10 nave peeh
consulted about plans TO have the Lakes OF MI, MI,
larney purchased by Americans. Mr., Roche VIII
20 10 Boston this evening and meet the men VINO
have expressed a desire to join in movement Tor
establishing an Irish National park. ~
The property, which includes the Lakes or XII
larney is now owned by the Standard Insurance
Amounting 10 about 800 900. Mr. Roche said yester
DAY that the company had given an option Tor the
purchase of the property at 10000. and would lose
about goo under any conditions. Plans for rails
ing the money will depend upon Mr. Crokers de-
csion. II Is In the plans TO place the property In
the custody OF ex-oficio American trustees. and
among them may be the Mayor OF New-York and
the Archbishop Of New-York
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
TWO FREE BATHS OPENED.

Two Of the free city baths were opened TO the
public Yesterday The announcement made lew
days ago that the authorities in charge had de-
cided to open them for the season was heraided
with delight by the hundreds OF persons VINO nave
not the money with which to go to the pay
baths. At the Battery the bathers appeared carry
and STAYED late The superintendent in charge said
that the baths were visited by fully 1000 persons
When the East Side boys learned that the Cor
lears-st baths would be opened at 8 o'clock last
night they made preparations TO be there when the
doors were opened. During the day large mum Der
OF persons paid Ave cents for the privilege OF tax
ing bath When the doors were opened last even-
ing there was a rush. and soon several hundred
BOYS and adults were in the water.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
THE HERRMANN SALE.

The sale OF the Hermann curios and effects was
finished yesterday afternoon at the Fifth Avenue
Auction Rooms, No 36s Fifth-ase. The attendance
was somewhat larger than on the previous days.
which were the property OF the magician, one OF
which was Great Dane. known as General ,a ana
for 800 each 10 an auction broker. The sable-lned
fur coat which Hermann always wore brought $40.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
DIMENSIONS OF THE SHAMROCK.

London June 16-"The Times" says this morning:
THE hull Of the Shamrock is made OF a new alloy
Of extreme lightness and strength. Nothing could
be smoother than the under water surface II makes
The yacht is unlike the later challengers in many
respects but the model. except In the matter OF
draught is largely that OF the iftytwo-rater Saint,
though it embodies much Of what was successful in
the Asa
The following are her dimensions: Length over
% feet: length from bowsprit end to main boom
end 100 feet. Her draught is 10 feet inches. and
the height from deck level to topmast head is 1888
feet.
1T is improbable that she will race on this side
he Atlantic
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
REAR.ADMIRAL PIERCE CROSBY DEAD.

Washington June i5-Rear-Admiral Pierce
Crosby retired OF the last OF Farraguts active
officers In the stirring sea fights OF the Civil War.
died here to- might from diabetes aged seventy-sx.
He had most active naval career. figuring In the
capture Of blockade runners, and assisting in the
reduction OF forts. particularly at New-Orleans and
Mobile He also service in the Mexican war.
His prominence In naval affairs continued after the
Civil War, and he was assigned TO important sta
tions In the service At time he In COM
mand OF the Washington Navy Yard Admiral
Crosby was retired In lss3 having seen forty-eight
years OF active service. Since his retirement he had
lived I'm Washington.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
CITIZENS UNION PLANS.

The members OF the Citizens Union have begun
10 make plans for the next election. and have de-
cided to nominate independent candidates in many
OF the districts this fall
At a meeting on Wednesday night report was
received In which IL said that good progress
had been made by the Unions Committee on Dis
trict Work in the With, XVIIth, XIXth, XXIst and
xxxIst districts, and preliminary msetinEs had
been held in the XVIII. xVfIIth. xxth. xxVth
and XxvIith distrtcta
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16

left Providence yesterday afternoon She put into
Fall River for additional cargo leaving the latter
place at 10 o'clock. Approaching Newport. she ran
into dense fog. and near Rose Island Captain
Chase turned out to clear line Of barges at anchor.
In turning again the Norman grounded about nifty
feet east Of the buoy marking the channel The
engines had been slowed down and the boat went on
easy. but II was high water. and while she lies easy
on n hard bottom. she apparently is grounded for
Wnrd and aft
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
Raid NEAR EIETH-IIE.

Detectives from the West Thirtieth-st. police sta
ton at 1880 o'clock this morning made raid on
the house at No. East Twenty ty-seventh-st. and
arrested Ave young women and two young men.
The described themselves electrical and civil
engineers. The neighborhood In which this house
Is situated is a good one. Complaint made by
occupants OF houses In Twenty eghth-st. which adj
Joined The house was once kept by Hattie Adams.
which the Rev. Or. Parkhurst Investigated N his
crusade In l29k
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
Second Marksmen >
Following are the voIley results:
KyEE-p4yTs MAKERS YIELDING.

-Four manufacturers engaged in the knee-pants
making Industry and employing less than sixty
hands yielded yesterday TO the demands formulated
by the strike committee and presented by Leader
Nay Pine The strikers probably will return TO
work to-day In the shops OF the contractors wno
have aeceded to the demand, OF the union othe'
asttlamenta are expfctsd to follow. $1,000
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
PENNSYLVANIA ON THE HUDSON.
WARDS MEN DO LIGHT woRK-EXCHANGE
GREETINGS WITH COLUMBIA

GREETINGS WITH COLUMBIA
Poughkeepsie " Y. June 15.-After three days OF
inactivity so far rowing was concerned the var
si,y and freshmen crews OF the University Of Penn
sylvania took 70 their shells this forenoon with an
eagerness TO make up for lost time that fine 10
behold
The boys spent a comfortable first night in train
ing quarters. Bellevue Villa, where they stay
ing has cool location, high up the highland
hills AZ O'Clock freshmen pickets who had been
posted 10 watch for the steamboat which the
shells and oars were shipped from Philadelphia re-
ported the arrival OF the boat and reused the two
crews out OF bed 10 unload their belongings. AS
soon as the shells were safely placed in the boat
mouse Ellis Ward. the coach, and his son. who Is
with the crew helper to his father. began rigging
them and at 10 o'clock the boats were ready for
use
The full varsity did not row to-day.
owing TO the absence of Hall. No, 7. and
Busch. No 6 who were detained in Phila-
oelphia yesterday Their places taken
by substitutes Crowthers and Evans respect
Wey. Owing TO these absences the four
cared crew which Is scheduled to row Cornell In
match race on June Z could not go out much
10 the disappointment OF the coach. who had the
new shell ready for their use Mr.. Ward does not
iee very hopeful about this crew. they have
never sat in four-oared boat. and he has only
Ten days In which to get them In shape for their
race. He announced the make up OF this this
morning follows: Bow Atkins; No. 2
bechtel; No. 3. Henderson; No. 3. Evans;
stroke, Crowthers. OF course. IL anything
should happen TO necessitate a change in the
OF the four-oared boat Mr. Ward also announced
me @ positions of the freshmen crew as follows:
No. 4 Harrison: No s. sharpiess: No 8. Higgins;
no, Sc Crosdale stroke. Cregar captain
poets Cornell TO arrive Saturday night and the
WIFI MWsGonsh casd cor on Tuesday h Andre% oDsa
"'' again Tor evening practice
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
THE REV ". O. EMBURY DEAD.

The Rev. W. o. Embury died yesterday at In
wood on Hudson. He was chaplain OF the House
OF Mercy and other institutions at lnwood -on-Hud-
son. which are conducted by the Sisters OF st.
morrow afternoon at the Holy Rood Chapel. In
One hundred and -ei eighty -hrst-st.. this city.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
DANCE OF sEAWANHAKA CLUB.

There will be dance tomorrow night at the
clubhouse of the Seawanhaka Corinthan Yacht
Club, at oyster Bay. beginning at o'clock The
launch will leave the station float at $50 O'clock
returning TO suit the convenience Of members.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
rRrIGHr SrEAMER AGROEND.

Newport r. l.. June l5.-The Winsor line freight
s,eamer Norman bound from Providence 10 Philadel-
pha went ashore midnight last night on the north
ana Of Rose Island during q dense fog The Norman
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
JEFFRIEs VISITS THE HARVARD CREW

New-London Conn. June 10 (SpeciaD.-An invited
guest AT the Harvard quarters to-day was James
j. Jenries champion pugilist. Manager C. C. Mann,
"hen he heard that Jeffries was In New-London
10 umpire ball game, sent down the Harvard
launch with an invitation for the fighter and his
,,sunue 70 come up and zee the college athletes
EEeih Jsnries. accompanied by William A Brad,
sees snmes psly Willism Delansy and Ross O'Nell,
ssRsnt an hour watching the Harvard men pu!! the
easv thxepSh hslf-mus sp....-.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
MAJOR LYNCH WANTED FOR COLONEL
HE MAY GO FROM THE sIXTY-NINTH TO COMMAND
THE IRISH VOLUNTEERS

HE MAY GO FROM THE sIXTY-NINTH TO COMMAND
THE IRISH VOLUNTEERS.
Major Thomas F. Lynch, Of the seth Regiment.
received full and honorable discharge yesterday
from regmenta headquarters He is one OF the
seven officers of the regiment who resigned few
days ago. As soon his friends heard OF the dis
charge they urged him to take the colonelcy OF
the Irish Volunteers. now held by Colonel Seaman.
who took the place temporarily al has offered 10
step aside
Major Lynch has always been popular with the
Volunteers although a strict disciplinarian. When
a reception given for the officers and men OK
the seth by the Volunteers in the Grand Central
Palace last winter, Major Lynch was cheered 10
the echo and a number of Volunteers picked MIN
Up and carried him about the hall on their shoui-
ders.
The news that Major Lynch might become colonel
of the Volunteers has caused considerable COM
nent In the 6eth among the officers who have been
deplorng the lack Of interest in the recruung'
which by some is said TO be almost at a stand
still Some said that nearly the entire strength Oh
Company K, Of which Major Lynch was long the
csptain and Of Company l. would go with him into
the Volunteers. These two companies are now
without regular commissioned officers owing 10
the recent designations. The Volunteers nave oeeh
lcng considered rivals TO the 6stf. ana IL Is sao
that Colonel Moran is credited with the intention
OF breaking up the 6sth when he organized therh'
Major Lynch yesterday said;
While at present cannot say anytning ABOUT my my
candidacy for colonel OF the Volunteers, san s
ray that 1t is composed Of an exceptionally me
body OF men, who II properly drilled, WouId oe
credit 10 any commander. | consider tnat the
only real chance for the Irish people to nave a
representative military Equalization in TINS CITY Is
Though the Volunteers. | believe that the mill
tary authorities opposed 10 having any lrsn
r. ciment in the National Guard, and are SIMPLY
leSing their wires so as get II into such de-
plorabe condition OF Reorganization as 10 warrant
Re disbandment II this is their plan, why
have they ignored every charge made by the OF,
fcers through military channels. bearing on the
troubles in the regiment? Why have they denied
a court OF inquiry asked for by the officers In the
rroner manner? A court OF inquiry is right ac-
corded by the Military Code TO officers to free
them from conditions that hamper their useiu-
tsss and IL is inexpcabe why the officers OF the
ssth have been refused this privilege OF rightinS
their wrongs.
lust before th war with Spain the irish Nolun-
teers twelve hundred strong offered their services
for the war and the organization, not being ac-
tepted the men Joined the 6sth In large numbers
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
SHOOTING.
THE sIxTY-NINTH REGIMENT AT THE RANGE AT

CREEDMOOR.
Creedmoor. June Is (SpecaD.-The range here
was occupied to-day by the seth Regiment. under
the command of Colonel Edward Dury. There
230 officers and men present. also several Of
ncers OF the late ls9th Regiment The results by
companies follow: