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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
POTTER IN WAR PAINT
THE EX-PRESIDENT TALKS ABOUT BID
WE'LL BOOM FOR THE L. A. w.
PRESIDENCY.

Isaac B. Potter, the ex-president of the League
of American Wheemen put his war paint be-
fore he started yesterday for the annual conVen-
ton of the League of American Wheelmen at
Philadelphia. Mr. Potter says in part regarding
the recent discussion the candidacy of George
R. Bidwel!, the Collector of the Port, who was
mentioned in quarters a candidate for the
League of American Wheelmen presidency;
The secretary treasurer of the New? ork D1Vl-
sion has recently sent out letter which carries
With reference to Mr.. BidwelIs candidacy for the
office of president That letter Is 10 my I MN 80
view of loyal and earnest efforts in Mr. ro6 BId
now to state few facts by which the situation
will be made clear. ..
treasurer of the Network Division. to my
office and assured me in the most positiXde terms Is
Elected es DR. and that he had Mr. Bidwells personal
%or Of aiding nG 'f fhe in Mr. Bdwe Behalf
SIGNATURE of Mr.. Bull and other New-York Division
officers; prepared forms of proxies and letters 10
Vote for Mr.. Bidwe; | wrote 70 friends in Massa-
chusetts stating them that Mr. Bidwen would
work of making his election unanimous; pre-
bers of the assembly whom personally knew, and
these letters ready for signature and mailing
EhSa Suo0e" NAT was 'aiis1 DS MI 'u"s"
hour taking si the matter over He emphasized his
statement that he could not accept the office Ieay-
OF Mr. Ridwes statement and of our
prompt announcement, which at that time was
most necessary, through the newspapers. This Oc-
CURED February l. on the morning of the I'd,
In spite of the brief time remaining and of the i'm
portance of an immediate announcement, the
papers containe& mention of the withdrawal of
Mr. Bidwells name 1 again saw Mr.. Bull, and he
then told that he well knew that Mr.. BidWell
could devote his personal attention TO the work
of the presidents Office but that he (BulD had
hoped or expected TO serve as Mr. Bdwelrs dep
uty in of the latter's election, and to receive
for such services the pecunary allowance voted to
the president by the National assembly.
had been mtsed by concealment of facts and
by misstatements, and others had been misled
by letters which I had already written in good
faith in Mr.. Bidwells behalf. 1 felt that our d.
vision had been discredited and, believing that
proxies had been instructed for Mr. Bidwell by dis
tant members of the assembly, attempted at once
to repair the damage far as possible. / stated
that Mr.. Bull was behind the fake; that had
been misled by Bulls assurance and feared that
Massachusetts, friends had been misled by
what I innocently wrote them.
1t Is, of course, to be regretted II he has lost
an important job, but it would have been more to
be regretted if by stimulation and concealment the
members of the National Assembly had been in
duced to cast their votes for one man with a GER
tainty eecting another to the highest office In
the gift of the organization
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
STATE PURCHASE OF FRENCH RAILWAYS.
PLAN OF MEMBER OF THE FRENCH BUDGET
COMMITTEE.
Paris correspondence Of The Pail Mall Gazette

Paris correspondence of The Pail Mall Gazette
If the French Government listens TO the Budget
Committee, writes our Paris correspondent, the
Chamber will be asked TO deal with a most impor
tant and complicated financial question Immediate
ly il reassembles. The committee some time back
set of its members, NJ Bourrat, to study the
question Of the purchase by the State Of four i'm
portant raways-the Eastern Western. Orleans
and Southern companies. The concessions accorded
these companies all expire toward the middle of
the next century, but the State has the right to
purchase them certain conditions at any date 1t
Chooses NJ Bourrat by the aid of a most formid-
ton of the Budget Committee that the State would
purchase the four railways In question forthwith.
According to NJ Bourrats calculations which
however, would probably not be accepted without
demur by the companies affected, capital outlay
whatever would be required on the part of the
out Of the four companies being indebted to the
State in respect TO the interest secured them for
antees certain rate Of interest railway share
holders-the State, by taking the four COM
&, 10000
on the other hand 1t would have to pay the COM
panes until the legal expiration of their existence
that Is, Ter between fifty and sixty years-an
nuity which would amount in the aggregate to
sum would be furnished almost entirely II indeed
ii would not be surpassed by the profits the State
would derive from the railways. Here. again. NJ
tourrat - perhaps, uhduly optimistic. He main
tains that under State management the profits OF
the four railways would be larger than at present
State management as "A rule Is neither very eco
nomical nor very enterprising. but, the other
hand. the management of al least two of the
companies under consideration IS VIGOROUSLY de-
fectiVe; ii might require no great financial genius
to realize an Improvement In their balance sheets.
In any case, NJ. Bourrat, though of through
no fault of his own is a little late in asking the
Chamber 10 consider his suggestion. He points
unless the State purchases the railways before
the close Of the present year the annuity II will
have to pay is likely be Increased by 1900 900
owing 70 the augmentation in traffic receipts
is little chance however OF the Chamber
voting so important scheme In so short space
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
IE4RT's JUDGMENT AGAINST CITY,

Judgment against the city in the sum or 81
9S6 IS in favor Of James d, Leary was entered n
the Supreme Court on Tuesday by the Corporauon
Counsel. as announced in The Tribune yesteruss.
Ieary was contractor for the Speedway, ana no
made n claim for extra compensation on the ground
that the city authorities failed to nix the graoes
according to the terms OF his contract ana ~
was Obliged TO keep a paid force OF men II lu'e
ness between July and October. 1870 Inc So-
troIer refused to pay his claim anu III ' s. !,
! 80 bro,gbt s,,tt AGAINST the city in the sum q
SlsS As 72 The entry OF Judgment or Tuesday vi
the result OF compromise Sorp4ra'ISon, no ds-
Wbalen said Yesterday that the city had nc ~
fence against Leary's suit. and the Scn-
him had been for the interests or 'he lily -, tbs
settlement an investigation haVils st5 ,a -
cary was entitled compensation to' u1llL---7
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
BICYCLE DAY.

The idea Of setting aside Washington's Birthday
as the opening day of the cycling season promises
to be a good move. c. V. futile, of the Western
Wheel Sales Department said yesterday that he
had received word from all his agents in New
York to the effect that they would keep open and
display their wheels and many Of them will fur
nish music and refreshments. In some cases SOU
yenirs will be given. One of the most enthusiastic
local dealers is Sidney Bowman who has already
issued his invitations for Washingtons Birthday
AT his store there will be music and refreshments.
AS there are hundreds of agents in and around the
city the day should be celebrated in a successful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
BOXING.
FAST FIGHTING AT THE AMArErrp -
LETIC UNIONS PRELIMINARY zo,---

The preliminary bouts Of the Ana+ar- -.
Unions boxing and wrestling tournament. .i.'tlc
last night at the Broadway Athletic C,Iuh ,-t leu
were so many bouts scheduled 10 take rIo -,
ehe management found it necessary to begin 80,
o'clock 1t started with wrestling vybIoE lure
for more than hour The boxing bega -, .a7ted
1O5-pOund class A'H the
The fight which created the most Intara..
.a.e one between John T. Scholes, 1r the charnnao
IZ'-pound boxer, Of Canada and England ana !, -
Murphy. Of Roxbury. Boston scholes d,ss.
hard hitting powers and cIeverness In ths e.
round he sent Murphy to the floor and ~ -
better Of the round. In the second round 49,
tried 70 do some rushing. and was soon ovsrrS--
cree finally stopped the bout. Murphy bs sirg Fel
The tournament Will be continued a. -
f cur again tonight and Saturday night gs we
love fn"i bouts will be tried The summaries fsa
One hundred and hve-p pound elass-..Ti,,,. r.-.
hetc Tub defeated Robert Appel New West IN IN
Club. defeated Jafnes Coyne stsrl,5g &c A'e.-to
Avonia Atbiec C Igealsa George Brett James Stone
Athletic Club e Lowell club defes,ss sc
Pastime Athletic Club Edward BarclaI e 5
CIu5 defeated Charles Prior BartholomeS ahhs..c
one-hundred- and t5venty-hve-po1nd class -,
SSGnolss IL Dor Rowing Club. Toronto. defeated
Athletic Club defea,ed William Tuatgo T Yves. ss
William Goggin seaside Ashies cIa6 s's club defeated
Bar.holomew Athletic Club defeated Harry 'T 49, -
Summary OF the wrestling.
Seaside Athletic Club defeated Robert curry s., e s
Annette Club-tne. 4,54; William Nelson s. sso[ss
Athletic Club defeated w E Beddow Un1n Ssr.G.ss
Athletic Cub-tme. IS seconds: George Meme, Sent
Turn Verein defeated A Nelson Norwegian ~ -'1onal
time. 7:O6. - 1-ln Ferein
one hundred and twenty hve-pound ciass-T !. -
nam West Side Athletic Club. defeated p Mur-Sv ~
yona Athletic C1ub-tme. O;3s August Kurtznss
George Athletic Club. defeated Ernest MeanVeT -
Athletic Club. defeated Joseph Penzand George Az
wrestling. --7' OF
e-hUndred and thirty-hve- cIass-SIax WIZ.
Rochester Athletic Club defeated J. L. Clunev rsI.
Settlement Athletic Club on the referees decision s
nine minutes OF wrestling Charles Lehrfen Pars-.
Athletic Club. defeated F. Muller. Turn vss
time. O:44 -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
TAYLOR TURNS TO COURTS.
HE SEEKS INJUNCTION TO PREVENT
BECKHAM FROM ACTING AS GOV
ERNOR AND CASTLEMAN AS
ADJUTANT-GENERAL.
ADJUTANT-GENERAL.

Louisville. KY. Feb. 14.-Suit filed in the
Circuit Court to-day by counsel for Governor
Taylor seeking to restrain J. c. w. Beckham
from acting as Governor and General John b.
Castleman from attempting to discharge the
duties of Adjutant- General Summonses were
served on the defendants this afternoon. The
suit viii be allotted TO one Of the Circuit Judges
by a drawing. This drawing may not be held
for several days. When it is held application
for a restraining order will be made. The suit
is brought by Governor Taylor for himself indi-
vidually and as Governor of Kentucky. The petit
ton asserts that Governor Taylor was elected to
that office on November Z. 1899. and afterward
received from the State Board of Election Com
missioners certificate Of his election and quail
fed as Governor. The petition continues:
Since the time OF his said qualification to the
present time the plaintiff has continuously
been and is performing the functions of
the Office and is recognized Governor by the
But plaintiff says that the defendant, J. c. w.
Beckham, is and for some time has been
Kentucky, and TO have the right to perform the
functions OF said office claiming that the
aforesaid November Z, 1899 one William Goebel
was elected Governor OF the said State, and
that he, the said Beckham, was then elected
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, and that by reason of
the subsequent death of said Goebel, he the
said Beckham, has become invested with the
powers Of Governor of said State. And he is
now, and for some time has been, pretending to
tions Of the office o. Governor aforesaid: He
has been pretending to send messages such
Governor 10 the General Assembly of Kentucky
and has pretended to appoint the defendant,
John b. Castleman, as Acknowledgement of
Kentucky. and to vest him with power and con-
troll over the military Of said State, and the
said defendant, Casteman. is now claiming and
pretending TO be such Adjutant-General of the
State
Plaintiff says that, by reason of the aforesaid
acts Of defendants herein. great confusion has
been produced and is now existing in the State
OF Kentucky, and plaintiff is being greatly ham
pered and interfered with in the performance of
his duties Governor OF the said State.
Wherefor plaintiff prays for an Injunction
against the defendant, J. c. w. Beckham, en-
joining and restraining him from performing or
attempting to perform, or claiming the right
perform, any Of the functions of the office of
Governor Of Kentucky, and against the said
john B. Castleman from performing or attempt
ing 10 perform, or claiming the right to per-
form, any Of the functions OF the office of Adju-
tant-GeneraI of Kentucky, and injunction
against each Of the defendants from interfering
in any way with the performance by this plain
tiff Of the duties functions of the office Of
Governor aforesaid He further prays for his
costs herein expended and any other relief 10
which he may appear to be entitled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
BILLIARDS.
MCREERY WINS AGAIN.

In the Glass A amateur championship billiard
tournament last evening McCreery beat Threshie
the Class B champion. rather easily. by 40 to "a
He has finished hts preliminary games with an
unbroken record Of victories Just as did Foss on
Tuesday evening These two viii meet t0-mor-
row night In the final game. while this evening
Mial and Thresnie will come together in a game
that will decide fourth and fifth places. Smith
has already won third. Last nights score follows:
McCreery-s s. 81 5. O. 2 2 . g. 10. O. II. 9. s O. q
81 IS g. o. o. 7. a. o. 0. g. So 16 25 IL. Il, g. O. l.
-. u. IT, L l. O. o, IL Total. 400 Average. e1s-4A
Highest runs So. As. 80. .. %.
Threshie.s. 9. IS. 4 4s o. %. Is. s II. o. AL
9, Y, 10. ? 3 2. I. !. L o. s. l. !. o. II
o. 5. Is 9. o. Total. 274 Average. % HIshsE
runs 40 26 q. IS. II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
BASEBALL.
HARvARD's BIG BASEBALL SQUAD

HARvARD's BIG BASEBALL SQUAD.
Cambridge, Mass. Feb. Il (SpeciaD.-Two hundred
men answered Captain Reids call tonight for can
didates for this years Harvard nine, which is the
largest number in the history OF baseball IN the uni
versity. Reid told the how he would select
the nine and announced that Hamilton of the Bos-
ton League team had been engaged to coach in base
running and sliding and batting while the cage
work continued. The Southern trip will be taken as
usual, but only two games with Virginia and
Georgetown will be played during the ten days in
order not to oVerwork the men and to permit them
to practise without playing exhibition games Cap
tain Reid announced that questionable tactics
will be tolerated the this year and that
he would give the umpres full power to send any
to the bench In any game who acted contrary
to the tactic rules of amateur playing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
VESSELS ASHORE ON SOUTHERN COAST.

Norfolk, Va. Feb 1.-THE British steamer Ari-
osto, ashore at Ocracoke has been driven further
on the beach by recent winds and is in bad con-
dition. The Merritt-Chapman Wreckng tugs Res
and Coey arrived from Ocracoke to-day for
coal They will return to the Ariosto tomorrow.
Captain Connor, of the stranded schooner c. A.
White, here to-day arranging with the Mer-
ritt-Chapman Wrecking Company to float his yes
sci. which came to grief early yesterday morning
twenty-three miles south of Cape Henry. The
Whites sails badly damaged and there is very
little water around her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
YALE FOOTBALL MEN CALLED OUT.

NewHaven. Conn, Feb. H.-Aimost a hundred
candidates for the Yale football eleven OF 1900 re-
sponded this evening TO the call Captain Gordon
Brown. The company included Captain Brown and
the following members or last years eleven; Hale
Oleott Stillman Fincke, Gould. Sharpe, Chadwick
keane and substitutes Hyde Whitney. De Saues,
Miner, Gle. Kunzg and several others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15

Iton); to and to 8, second; vIscoun ia Qoland'
q 10 /, third Time-1:36
Sixth six furlongs -FreyInghuysen, Vt
(C1awson), TO and to TO- won; fomond, 40 ONO
Joynt. to and TO second; Lovable, 100 CW sha"'
to l. third. T1me-1;20.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
BUFFALO WON'T GET OUT.

Buaffol Feb. 14.-President Franklin OF the Bufra-
10 Baseball Club left here last night to confer with
officials OF the National League in New-York Con-
corning the published stories that the American
League planning to drop Buffalo Franklin said
before leaving: They can't force me now IL 1
don't want to co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
"OUTING'S" NEW OWNERS

Casper w. Whitney will be the new Editor Of
Outing" That publication yesterday was pur-
chased by Mr. Whitney. Fletcher Harper Robert
Bacon, David Goodrich, Walter Camp. G. c. Cuyler
II. $. Bertron. Charles Hodgman and s f. Houston
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
BOWLING.
THE BLEECKER TEAM WINS THE CHAM
PIONSHIP OF THE ARLINGTON
NATIONAL LEAGUE

The Blocker team won the championship OF the
Arlington National League last night at the Ar
lington alleys. 1t and lost a game. and
finished it's schedule with % victories and defeats
The Alec bowlers the third game last night
from the champions, and this victory finishes their
schedule, with 2f victories and defeats. Just
equang the record OF Oradell, and tying this team
for second place. Gotham also tie these two
teams for second place by winning its last two
postponed games.
The scores of last nights games follow:
FIRST GAME.
BIeecker-Bonneau. 14S: Nahmens 1871: Rosenberg 100
Wragge. 175; Ritter, 40; total, 100
M, NJ and M.-Fecher. 1884, Whitney. 100; Blue, 1885,
Coomes. 1875; Cramer 1856; total, 74s.
SECOND GAME.
NJ. NJ. and M.-Fecher. ITO; Whitney, 13T: Bue' 100
Coomes. 100: Cramer $50; total SO3.
Alco-F KIucken. 147; Jackson, 149; Oehlers, ltV'
Mazacher ia: A. Klucken. 1922 total. 1872
THIRD GAME.
Alco-Dewes 1876: Oehlers leo; jackson. ISIS; F. iucS
en-. III; A. Klucken, 146; total. 500
BIeecker-Bonneau, 212; Nahmens. 125: Keeper 49,
Rosenberg 49, Ritter, ITO; total, Is3
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
BRYAN DECLARED TO BE 4 PoPULIsr.

R. B. ROOSEVELT SAYS AUGUSTUS VAN WICK d
BETTER ALL-ROUND MAN.
Robert B. Roosevelt one OF the signers OF the e'-
ter TO President John W. Keller, OF the Demo
cratic Club. which acted a wet blanket 70 tns
dinner gives by Mr.. Keller for William jennings
Bryan last month said yesterday, IN couuieh'ins
In Bryan's recent campaign in the East;
Bryan has not helped himself in the shghtssss... S
Coming East and advocating free silver.
was by the way fully exploded four years as9 :
understand that the principal reason why ne In
NOT let him Bryan is a Populist. He IS no. -
Democrat. As Presidential candidate cai,o aS
see that he will come any nearer uniting INC - -
and silver Democrats than he did four years 80
There Is strong feeling IN the Democratic S SS
that Augustus Van Wyck should De our sLtlES.5
bearer this year. He is a much better aI-iO~"
ms than BRYAN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
AMATEUR SHOOTING TOURNEY.

The amateur trap shooting championship this year
will be held under the auspices Of the Carteret Gun
Club February p and %. The conditions OF the
contest will he 100 birds 800 entrance fee. money
70 be divided 40 per cent p cent Is per cent and
10 per cent and 10 per 70 the club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15

j ". Johnson should have Won first with net OF
r. but was disqualified, his partner giving up be-
cause OF rain. Mime Calve, b. f. Jones and party
OF Pittsburs, and A. 4. Demorest. of New-York
morrow night for the women's Championship
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
ATHLETICS.
SEE TO SKATE TOWNE.

lie Roy See will meet Robert A. Towne the ex-
champion of Canada. in match mile pursuit
race at the Clermont Avenue Skating Rink Brook
lyn this evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15

Julius Finn. Of the Cosmopolitan Chess Club. CAV.
another blindfold performance at No IA Division
ST. Tuesday night when he was pitted aga.ns.
over two hours play he had defeated four OF the
players and drawn with the remainder. Messrs
furt $3.50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
GOLF.
PLAY AT PALM REACH

Royal Pionclana. Palm Beach. Fla. Feb. Ii
(SpecaD.-The following scores at handicap play
were handed In to-day:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
CHESS.
CHESS NOTES.

J. ". Showalter. of Georgetown Ky. sent word
here yesterday that he willing to accept thu
proposition made by D. Janovski. the French
champion, to play their match IN England instead
Of either In NewYork or Paris He further stated
in his communication that he would be ready N
sail Immediately after the international cable chess
match, in which he will participate. and woaId
start the match April 4 n agreeable 10 Lar
owski- Should this not prove feasible he proposes
to have 1t out with the Frenchman Immediately
after the Paris tournament in which both win
be councillors -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15

KINGS co. WHEELMEN WIN SECOND PLACE.
In the Glass A tournament OF the Associated
Cycling Clubs of Long Island. the Elephant
Club Alleys, Tuesday night. the Bushwiok Kings
County and Logan Wheelmen, who were all tied
for second place. played OF the tie. with the
suit that the Kings County Wheelmen took second
prize. Bushwick Wheelmen third and Logan Wheel
men fourth. The scores follow:
Kings County Wheelmen-Courtney. 2o3; De Nyse.
Twiddy 1911: Leach 1871 Cornish. 176: total. s45.
Bushwck Wheelmen-Mahlan. 1I3: BucNen. l4S:
Schrieber 1877 Delaney. 14S: Landman. III total T67
Logan wheeImen-Schefr, 1870; Brush I47 Taylor i73:
Oxey, 13S: EgelhoT. 172: total 100
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AT NAVAL WAR COLLEGE.
Large Glass From Navy ana Army 10
Take Instruction mt Newport
in Naval Warfare.

NEWPORT, r. l.. April D.-Word comes
from Washington that Newport Is 10 pc
center of naval importance during the
coming summer, and the plans or the
navy department. although not fully ma
tured, are well enough advanced to give an
outline Of the naval programme so tar as
Newport is concerned.
The North Atlantic squadron Will come
here during June. to allow the oricers 10
attend the sessions at the war college,
which will begin during the latter part OF
that month. with a large class from the
navy. six officers from the army, two from
the revenue marine service and probably
two officers of foreign navfes
The feet will put to practical tests some
of the problems OF defense which nave
been prepared at the war college during
the winter and spring by the president,
Capt C. II. stockton, and the faculty
The war in South Africa and the defenses
of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts will be
among the subjects, and some OF the lead
ing specialists in this country Will be
heard.
The torpedo fiotilla is TO be sent here
and a class Of officers will have practical
course in torpedo and torpedo boat Work,
with the cooperation Of the North ATTAIN
tic squadron. The course viii cover all
branches of the work. including attacks
upon the feet at night with torpedo boats
and attacks on the torpedo station at
night, the station being defended by a
searchlight