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New-York tribune., 1900-03-26
THE HOCKEY SEASON CLOSES.
coon WORK nv THE NETWORK AND cREs-
CENT ATHLETIC CLUB TEAMS

vrt,b 81, .o,os betUeen the New-York and the
Canadian tea ms Saturday night the hockey season
in New-Yorh for 1900 vas brought TO close. There
has perhaps never been year In this ci'y when
this winter sport has had such vogue
The Crescent Athletic Club in point OF victories
the most successful team In the amateur
Hockey League. II ended the year with record
OF ten victories and no defeats. The Crescents
showed little team play, but individually their Tor
wards were speedy and OF such weight tnat
they proved invincible In their single work The
beauties Of the play were marred by unnecessary
roUghness at times.
The New-York Athletic Club comes next to the
Crescents, with record of seven victories and
three defeats. The wearers of the Mercury Foot
gave perhaps the ceanest and most scientific ex-
hibtion of hockey during the season. Their for
ward line played in perfect concert. and toward the
middle and end of the each in
the proper place at critical moments. 1t per-
haps In the games outside those of the Amateur
League in which they appeared to greatest advan-
tage. In their matches with NcCiH University and
Ottawa teams. of Canads and the Pittsburs hockey
team they won in each case victories Jhat were
achieved only by the cleanes and cleverest kind of
individual and collective playing. The work of the
St Nicholas Skating Club was disappointment
Next 10 the New-York Athletic Club the Hockey
CLUB OF New-fofk gave the best exhibition despite
the fact that they end the season in next 10 last
place. They possessed three fast forwards in B.
hihps Russeu and DE Casanova; the defence or
t-iisop and Cunningham point and goal
excellent. and the team should properly have fin
The Brooklyn Skating Club In fifth place until
within Few weeks of the end OF the year. when it
met several weak teams in succession and managed
TO tie the Hockey Club seven for fourth place in
the standing OF the
they were shut six games and In the other four
contests they Tolied up aggregate of five points.
The opposing teams made seventy-fve goals against
the Naval Reserves during the season. These facts
furnish abr ut rs effective a commentary upon the
ability of the Naval Reserves could be wished
Inc standing OF the
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26
THE PARADE OF ROAD DRIVERS.

1t has been decided 70 have the winners o. rs
Speedway championship cups lead the parade q
road drivers which will be held in this city t1s
first Saturday in May. The president. II. II Ka1s
will be in the lead with the vce-president, John
CockeriIl. Following them will be McMlllian. 2If.
the champion trotter. driven by DR.. Meers; JACK
2:12l.. the champion PAGER. driven by H D. GIL
and Mr. CockerilFs team, Swift and Honor Brizar.
Then will follow the various divisions. all drawing
light vehicles. Single seat wagons. with snsls
horses will probably lead. Trotters and pacas
may also be divided II will be parade OF fast
horses alone. however, for every owner or lcFss
and light vehicle is invited to take part. The out
of town division is likely be large Already more
than forty road drivers from other cities have ap-
piled for positions.
At the last meeting of the Executive Committee
the following hOrsemen We're appointed a SPECIAL
committee to have charge of the parade: John q
Cockerill chairman; George Coleman, II Z Rstt
Charles LLOYD. Alexander Newberger, Dr. 4. K
Kane. and Al Reeves. secretary.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26
High
EMPIRE TEAM WINS.

In the Carruthers Brooklyn National tournament
the Empire team won from the Kings County
Wheelmen and Metropolitan team at the Elephant
Club alleys Saturday night. The scores;
FIRST GAME
Empire-Johnsou. 10; Heies. 2fI Williamson, LIS;
Dederick 49, Sherman zoe: total. e2S.
Kings County-Courteney. 1Se: Morris, 1885, Denyse,
147 Miles, 129; Cornish. 1S5; total s07.
SECOND GAME.
Eunpire-Johnson 20l; Heiles 1876: Williamson. no;
Dederick. 159: ShirTnan. 1866: total. sol.
Metropotan-Meyer, 175: Starr. Isl; Fisher, 1I2;
Leuly 1855; Arnold, 1S9 total. SAB.
THIRD GAME.
Metropoltan-Meyer 166; Starr l5l: Fisher. les:
Leuly i64: Arnold IFS: total S1I.
Kings County-Courteney, 1913; Morris. 14s: Denyse.
179: Miles, 180 Cornish. III; total. T91.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26

BOXING TOCRNAMENT

The entries for the boxing and wrestling cham
pionships Of the metropolitan Association Of tbe
amateur Athletic Union are now being received by
early for set OF games a boxing tournament
but as there were many shut out of the last bo,ts
on account ot some error I'm making out THAR
registration blanks the contestants this TINA a.
pear to be starting early that in case there =
anything wrong they can have IL corrected he,ors
the entries close. Nei"'e
There are many outsiders Joining the cl,h.
IN tle ASSOCIATION IN order 70 get in the champon
ships, and the entry list will be large ona P'i'-
Entries for the thirteen classes on the cara -,,
wednesday. iofk.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26
THE COREAN MINISTER'S DEPARTURE

WILL. ACT AS MINISTER AT PARIS, VIENNA AND
ST PETERSBURG.
Washington, March 25.-Chin Pom Ye Envoy Ex-
traordnary and Minister Plenipotentiary from
Corea to this Government. will sail from New-York
next Saturday for Paris to begin his duties
abroad. He has been transferred to Paris. Vienna
and st. Petersburg. He will call on the President
early this week to take leave and to present Tam
E. Ye secretary of the Legation, Charge daft
faires for Corea In the time between the Minister'S
departure and the arrival of successor. Mr.. Ye
has been here since October 1886, and the first
Corean delegate to Universal Postal Congress,
executing treaty by which since last January
mail for the first time Accredited to three Eu-
ropean governments, he will divide his time between
the capitals, going first to Paris, and thence
Vienna and to st. Petersburg. The Minister
presses regret at leaving this country.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26
STABBED EIGHT TINES BY A NEGRO

Thomas Egoe, laborer. of No ssS East Jersey
ST. Elizabethport, stabbed and dangerously
hurt East Side Park Newark bv William
Hahnes, colored Of Orange. The men
ployed at the park and were engaged in a friendly
struggle over 4 horse Hthnes riding when the
negro became enraged. and. pulling knife
stabbed Egoe eight times In the back and sides
Hahnes ned 10 Orange where he arrested.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26

British possessions per cent Germany per cent
and the British East Indies per cent OF the total
IN lhSs Spain supplied 20 of the total the
United states 10 per cent, the United Kingdom IL
Per cent the British possessions per cent, Ger
many 10 per cent and other countries the
nairder-
The leading articles of export from Puerto Rico
were conee, sugar. molasses, leaf tobacco. cattle
and hides. The totel values Of each exported in
following statement:
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26
PERCENTAGES OF SUPPLIES.

in The period mentioned Puerto Rico has never
bought from Spain IN any year much as
one-third of all the goods she imported In 1885
span supplied 81 per cent OF the total the United
States Y per cent the United Kingdom IL per cent,
the British possessions 10 per cent. Germany per
cent and the British East Indies per cent. In
1896 Spain supplied - per cent. the United States
q per cent. the United Kingdom u per cent the
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26
RACING.
FIDEs DROPS A COLT FOAI

dispatch from Lexington KY, to August Bel
mont announces that Fides has dropped colt
foal and that IT is the largest ever foaled a.
the Nursery 1t is 42l2 inches In height and So
inches in girth It's markings are similar to those
with which this matrOn has always STAMPED her
produce. The colt is Il bay, with a large star off
front pastern, and near hind ankle white. and is
by Hastings, all of whose colts have size and
quality. The next largest foal to the present
In the entire history of the Nursery was Potomac
and the third in the list Margrave.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26

OFFICIALS VIEWS ON DECISION TO MAINTAIN
INDEPENDENT INSPECTION.

Washington. March 25.-The Marine Hospital off,
cals are confident there need be serious troubls
growing out of the decision OF the Florida State
Board of Health 10 maintain independent system
OF inspection and quarantine OF vessels arriving
from Cuba or other ports TO prevent the introduc-
lion of yellow fever
The. States have the right TO impose such addi-
tonal precautions as they may deem At and proper
TO those prescribed by the National Government to
prevent the Introduction OF diseases and this il is
presumed. will be the course adopted by the State
OF Florida If the decision of the Board of Health
Is carried OUT. The dsinfection and inspection of
the Marine Hospital Service. II is said is comnlea
and thorough and the officials assert there is no
oasis Tor the allegation that the yellow fever epi1
Genle o. 6st summer due TO its negiiganra
The point Is made here that II the Florida Board
ot Jtealtn declines 10 receive certificates Of insrnc
ton and disnfection issued the Marine Jnsatitot
Service ana imposes additional restrictions of tb1s
character the State itself will be a s1rsrer h,9
delays In the shipment of its commerce and much
ennb2rra ssment may result ~ ''uei
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26
THE SPEEDWAY.
ALICE BARNES TOO FAST FOR HONOR
BRIGHT-A MUDDY ROAD IN
TERFERES WITH THE
TROTTERS

Alice Barnes, 2:134. pony trotter from Atlantic
City that slipped quietly into town last Saturday
night. created genuine stir on the Speedway yes
terday morning. Nobody in the big crowd which
lined the sidewalks and dotted the driveway was
aware of the identity of the innocent looking little
bay mare she logged up the road. driven by F.
w. Noble. Barely fifteen hands in height she
passed unnoticed until her remarkable speed sud-
denly came to light in a brush with John F. Cock
erflps we'll known trotter Honor Bright, 22S12 by
Antonio The two mares were moving slowly down
the road side by side toward Washington Bridge
when Mr.. Cockerin frightened the reins. clucked to
his speedy trotter and started part company
with Mobiles newcomer. Honor Bright had gained
a lead OF two lengths before Alice Barnes got
under way, but the smaller mare trotted 90 fast
when once settled down to her work that in going
an eighth of mile she closed the gap and poked
her a nose HnGer Inc big bridge neck in front Of
the last ounce and the brush though short was
footed the chestnut PAGER Judge Mills 2161a. show
ing rare turn OF speed. She trots without boots
that o ve1 at aop op pes9 IS 9 o
@ .Sose line without t ut danger Of breaking Trainer
her for a NewcYork horseman. Alice Barnes de-
aos in hard fousht race eu at Pro1idence last
summer She is seven years old. and is by Elec-
Alexander's Norman
The driveway was far from being in good con-
dtion yesterday. Long stretches of sticky yellow
mud interfered with fast driving, and few notable
brushes occurred. Honor Bright, before her tilt
with Alice Barnes. measured strides with her
stable companion the Brown PAGER The Doctor.
getting the worst Of the first trial of speed and
then reversing the verdict in a second brush over
the same ground. The little daughter OF Antonio
has seldom been to better advantage in single
harness. That she could hold her with such
a crack trotter as Alice Barnes, PISA convinced
her owner, John F. Cockerill that he has pros
pective 25 trotter and Honor Bright will probably
be trained and have opportunity to show what
she can do on the track this year
The fastest pacing team ever the Speed
way turned up yesterday. The horses were Merry
Chimes, 2:0s12, and Passing Belle, 2:0S4. They hail
from Buffalo, and are headed for England. George
II. ketcham, the young Toledo horseman who bred
Cresceus 2:0714. and drove him to his record had
the fast PAGERS hooked to a light speeding wagon.
but did not start them up a faster gait than a
jog, owing to the condition of the road. Both
PAGERS are bays, and they nicely matched in
conformation action, size and temperament as
well as in color Harry Ketcham is going TO Ike
them across the Atlantic within a few days pre-
sumably for delivery TO Walter Winans, OF Brigh-
ton, who owns a number of fast trotters.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26
rHE nANK cLERKg. LEAGUE roURNAMENT.

The Republc team still noids substantial lead
in the Bank Clerks League tournament. and II 1t
wins of its two remaining games will take the
seasons championship. The Importers and Trad
ers' team can tic the Mechanics and Traders team
for second place If ii wins all of its remaining
games, the latter having finished its schedule
The record to date is follows:
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26

BY comparing the above statement with that
showing the total amount of exports from Puerto
Rico to Snain in the corresponding years il VIII
be seen that the coffee exports from Puerto Rico
N 1894 exceeded the total OF all articles TO
Spain in that year by more than &C00,000. in 1855
by more than S6,000.0e0. and in 1929 by more than
$4,G0000l. In each OF the years under review the
exports OF coffee from Puerto Rico to Spain
amounted to about 20 cent OF the formers
coffee exports to other countries of Europe.
Official returns OF the principal articles imported
into Puerto Rico now for the first time ac-
cessble The following statement contains the
figures for the 1894 1875 ard 1899 respectively:
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26
CYCLING.
ADVICE TO ToURIsTs-NoTEs AND COM
MENTS.

ADVICE TO TOURISTs-NOTES AND COM
MENTs.
The keen. crisp air and bright sunshine tempted
many riders of the wheel yesterday, and all
the drives and wheelways were thronged. The n
verified prediction of a storm made the day seem
all the delightful. there a hint of
beated in the somewhat wind.
There riders of all classes to be seen, from
the veteran, with his breast covered with medals,
to the beginner, and from the wearer OF the
natty club uniform to the rider in ordinary street
clothes whose leggings the only sign of cy
cling costume about him. On upper Broadway.
Riverside Drive and in Central Park the throng
Of wheel riders almost great as in the
n visit 0{ san fo fe q the time R
and on the return path late IN the afternoon there
TO remoter points made, and the least
enthusiastic devoees of the bicycle rejoced In the
opportunity to enjoy a spring Sunday ride
Abbot Bassett secretary of the League OF Ameri-
can Wheemen. gives this advice TO those who in
tend to tour abroad this year:
Start with your wheel In perfect order and take
duplicate pieces of those parts which are liable to
break like the chain or nuts. not obtainable abroad
trets in Europe supply the Longest steepest grades
in any extended tour You may UNDERTAKE there
fore, let your machine be geared in moderation.
rider most stA sensible Sou will need pr good
brake and at times you are likely to need It sorey
shipment. and the ocean lines generally charge
arbitrary bit of extortion agreed upon by the COM
must probably be endured. The great Pacific lines
invite cycling passengers and omit this extra
charge altogether. do most of the coast lines
and the inland steamboat lines plying on
lakes and rivers. 10 prevent rusting all
nickelled parts with vaselne before boxing for the
voyage
The development of club life in consequence of
the bicycle has been something remarkable. The
average old time bicycle club consisted simply of a
few riders who We're accustomed to take trips of
great length in company. With the advent of
the safety type of bicycle and its consequent adapta
tion 10 WOMEN use, wheel clubs became social
bodies of recognized standing and considerable in
fuence. During the winter months such organiza-
tions are particularly active in social way.
Recent tests OF automobiles. under the direction of
the Freach Government. have brought out some re-
markable facts. II was demonstrated that twenty
five motors hauling five cars. could transport in
eighteen hours and over distance OF sixty-three
miles, sufficient ammunition for sixty thoNsan
men. The same motors hauled ffty twenty-four
ton guns ten miles in night
Chief Consul Earle OF the NJ, y gan Division OF
the League OF American Thee. -. has organized
the wheelmen OF Michigan T.: ,IcycIe Path Build
ers' Day. July a. 1900 when thousand wheelmen
will turn out construct five hundred miles of
cycle paths throughout the State. Special tools for
the purpose are now being manufactured and dis
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26
CHESS.
WON BY MARSHALL

The Tournament Committee Of the Manhattan
Chess Club ordered Delmar and Marshall 10 plav
the fifth game OF their contest at the clubroom
yesterday although the latter had already won the
contest When Delmar arrived the club he was
cheered on having won his game In the ca BILE match
in so brilliant style. An interesting game which
Marshall opened. was by him after thirtv-fve
moves The follows: "
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26
BOWLING.
RECORDS OF THE TEAMS IN THE IN
DUsTRIAL LEAGUE TOURNAMENTS.

The completion of the Life Insurance and Morn
ing Newspaper League tournaments has LETT only
three of the industrial leagues still in progress In
the Fire Insurance tournament the Pa!atine team
completed its schedule Saturday. and is now Ger
tain of winning the cham onship. for II has lost
only four games and the German-American team
has second place with five defeats. give other
teams have each lost six games, and have one or
games Yet to play. The standing 10 date is as
FniFo
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26
YALEs SOUTHERN scHED1rLE

New-Haven, Conn. March % (SpeciaD-The fol-
lowing schedule of games for Yale's Southern trip
was announced last evening: April IL. Fordham
at Washington; April 13, Maryland College, at
Baltimore; April IL Boston National League at
Norfolk; April is, University of Virginia at Char
lotteville; April II. Georgetown at Washington
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26
POLITICAL PRISONERS BAyySBED

kinsstown, Jamaica, March 25.-Mal advices re-
ceivcd from Colombia to-day report that tho
revoutionists have been pressing the C,ovsr,,oar+
forces. and that a large number of political ,,-is
oners taken last week from Panama have hesn
naHishcd to san Andrea. 49,"
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26

Mfddletown, n. Y. March 25.-When an engineer
of the Erie Railroad stopped at Greycourt to-day
he discovered the lower half of a human body
wedged under the engine. The head and remaInins
portions of the body were found scattered along
the track for distance OF five miles. The ma was
Identified as John Donohue of Farmingdale who
had been walking the track
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26

TEMPORARY DISPOSITION OF HIS CASE BY THE
WAR DEPARTMENT.

Washington, March 25.-After several conferences
yesterday between General Wheeler and officers of
the Administration it is announced that the War
Department had temporarily disposed of his
by placing him on waiting orders. This action
tains General Wheeler in the service the United
States until there may be opportunity determine
whether he shall receive active command, made
the subject Of special retirement act or mus
tered out of the military service. 1t is stated that
he would not be obliged retire under the rules
Of the regular establishment until fall so
there is still opportunity for the General to ac-
tive service again If he desires.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26

The winner Of race OF the total value of 81. 900
more, after the publication of these weights
must carry five pounds extra.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26

st. Louis. March 25-The st. Louis Fair Associa-
ton last night gave out the entries and weights
in the Inaugural Handicap. This race is for
mile and will be run Saturday May L. The
weights and entries follow:
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26
! THE WHOLESALE DRUG TRADE ToURNA-


In the Wholesale Drug Trade tournament the
team representing Colgate & Co. still maintains
long lead for the seasons championship. while
Dodge e. Olcott and Parke, Davis & Co. are tied
for second three games behind the leaders. The
record date is follows:
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26

PLAYERS FOR MILWAUKEE SIGNED
Milwaukee, Wis, March 25.-"Connie" Mack.
manager OF the Milwaukee American League Base
ball team. has signed John Anderson, of BROOKLYN
and David /. Futz, OF Baltimore.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26

Chief Consul Earle OF the Nj y gan Division of
the League OF American "hee. -. has organized
the wheelmen OF Michigan Z: acycle Path Build
ers Day. July 4, 1900, when zen thousand wheelmen
will turn out TO construct five hundred miles of
cycle paths throughout the state. Special
tributed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26
WILLIAMSBURG BANK RassED.
Two Men Arrested Here.

About O'Clock Thursday morning
the Peninsula Bank, Of Williamsburg,
was robbed by five professional cracks
men. Dynamite was used. There
were three terrific explosions about
five minutes apart After the
first exDl sion William Powell,
ran O. the bank mi locked IN
the windows. As be did 80 one
Of the burglars nfroutsd him Vi h
4 revolver. while another grabbed him
from behind he was tied aud carried
into the private Office Of the bank.
When the second charge was readya the
burglars carried him outside. Assoon
as it was discharged they took him 10
again. The operation was repeated for
the third charge, and the vault and
interior Of the bank were demolished
About s.. 200 in cash was secured. II
is also reported that one depositor has
k35. 900 IN securities missing The
cashier refuses 20 confirm the latter
story. Citizens surrounded che bank
after the second explosion, bat the rob
bers escaped By the rear entrance. A
posse was Immediately organized by
the sheriff and started in pursuit. but
q very dark and rainy night aided the
robbers in making their escape
Yesterday morning when the o;l2
train pulled into the depot here two
strangers, who alighted from il, were
arrested BY officers Robinson and Ten
sill. on suspicion Of being che men who
robbed the bank.
Their names are David Nesbitt, Of
Ohsrlestown, ". Va and E Y Hall,
Of Salisbury, n. O. They were lodged
in she city jail 90 await the action OF
the Williamsburg authorities.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26
Administratur's Notice.

Having qualified as administrator OF
estate OF ii. r Gouldman, all persons
owing this estate will please come Tor
ward and settle. and all having claims
against said estate will present same Tor
settlement. The business will still be
continued.
We have all patterns and measures OF
orr fathers customers. and can supply
the wants and taste OF each Gust Jnaer
Everything at bottom prices and salts
ction guaranteed. We also carry q
full line Of the latest styles in gents
furnishing goods -,
have taken q thorough course OF
cutting from the Chicago School Of Out-
ting and have diploma OF graaus1lon
a. 10 my proficiency in the art OF ent-
ting gentlemen's garments. so am faily
prepared 10 give those that call entire
satisfaction as 20 fit and style.
Frank Gouldman.
Administrators. 824 Main street
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26
Death Of VIM. Berry.

Mr.. William ". Berry. who wSs
crushed a short time ago between a
cart and a car at she depot here IN
runaway accident. died yesterday
morning at his home on Princess Anne
street. At first it was thought he
would recover, but change for the
worse came. and for q number OF days
be fingered between life and death be-
fore the end came. He leaves a wife
and two children
Following ars the pall-bearers D. 5.
Russell. Jas. A Turner. Geo. Freeman
Jr.. George Rogers. Hugh Herndon
Fred Aldridge. HonOrary-Lawrence
Perry l. H Layton, ] n. Turner, J
II Patterson, W. H. Rodgers, Geo. A
Mills.
Funeral this afternoon from the
Baptist church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26
Death Of Dr.. {. ". Row.

DR.. E. ". Row, one Of the most
widely known and popular physicians
in the Piedmont section Of Nirginis,
died. Wednesday afternoon at his home
in Orange, aged about 6S years. He
served as q surgeon in the Confederate
army during the entire war. and was
greatly beloved BY the people Of Orange
county. DR.. Row enjoyed large
practice for forty years. Re was an
ex. president Of the Virginia Medical
Society. and at one time represented
Orange in the Legislature. He was an
enthusiastic Mason, and was past master
Of the Orange lodge.