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New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
MLAUGHL1N WON'T DISCUSS IT.

Jamesport Long Island, Aug. a-Hugh McLaugh-
Hn of Brooklyn. spends most Of his time fishing
here and the OF II sitting the porch OF the
Great Peconic Hotel. He was engaged in the latter
occupation this afternoon when approached on the
subject Of Controller colers article in THE In
dependent "Commercislism IN Politics" He
said he had not read the article and had not an
idea OF what IL contained. copy OF the magazine
was shown him and he read the article carefully.
When he had read It once he went back over parts
OF 81 a second time Then he looked up with b
funny twinkle IN his eye and said:
The fishing in Great Peconic Bay seems to be
improving year by year Some good catches have
been made here in the last few weeks. One day
last week one party brought in several weakhsh
weighing four and i've pounds each II the fisher
men at the east end Of the bay were compelled to
remove those pound nets of theirs few hours
each week South JaIaesport and vicinity would be
q great place for fishermen. as great 1t used
20 be years ago
do you think Mr. Coler has injured his chances
for the nomination for Governor by that article?"
was asked.
Mr. Mclaughlin again went off into a discussion
Of the merits Of the bay as a fishing ground and
also related some experiments he had made re-
Gently with bait He would not touch upon the
Coler matter at all.
Bridge Commissioner John L. Shea and daughter
visited the Brooklyn leader Commissioner Shea
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
BLOWS MAY KILL SON,INLAW.
IRATE FATHER ATTACKS THE Ex-CoNvICT
WHO WAS BRUTAL TO HIS WIFE

Mary OBrien, twenty-nine years old of No. $40
Second-ave., called at the East ThiTty-hfth-st po-
lice station yesterday afternoon and asked for pro-
lection from her husband Lawrence J. OBrien
who released from the peritentiaFy last jan
uary. having served six years for picking pockets
She married him in the Tombs just before he was
taken away, in the hope that his sentence might
be commuted: She has been living with her father
Timothy Carroll, a respectable man. She says her
husband has called frequently and demanded
money. When she had none for him yesterday he
had beaten her,
Last night the husband met her in the street.
He knocked her down and was kicking her when
the womans father came along. Carroll is nifty
hye years old. out wonderfully vigorous and quick.
He sprang upon the ex-convict, and with a blow
squarely on the jaw knocked him down. When a
policeman finally pulled Carroll away the son-in-
law lay the walk with broken leg and
fractured skull
do you think he will die?" Carroll asked the
ambulance doctor who arrived. He was assured
that II was probable.
',Tis the best days work / ever did he said.
exultingy TN ldh any man that knocks a
woman down and kicks her, even II she amt my
o'Brien was taken to Bellevue He will prob
ABLY ole me woman was not seriously hurt.
Carroll was locked up.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
TO FILL TONNES PLACE.
MEETING OF PoPULIsT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SENATOR BUTLER ABSENT

Chicago. Aug. 9.--The Populist National Execu-
tive Committee held two sessions here to-day, but
contrary to expectations Senator Marion Butler. OF
North Carolina chairman of the National Commit
tee was not present, and one seemed to know
whether or he would come to Chicago for the
meeting. Harry Tracey, of Texas the only
other member of the committee not present
The committee discussed informally the with
drawal of Charles A Towne Pcpulist candidate
for Vice-Presdent but the members did not hx
upon a date for the calling together of the entire
National Committee. The Executive Committee
has no power to fill the vacancy. This must be
done by the National Committee. and it is appar
emily expected that it will meet before long and
select Adai E Stevenson the Populist candidate
for Vice-Presdent. There seemed to be a good
deal of apprehension among the members OF the
committee in regard 10 the attitude of Senator But
Ter on the Vice Presidential situation There has
been strong to the effect that the North
Carolina Populist would take the bit between his
teeth and insist that Populist be named for Vice
President on the Popuist ticket. 1t is said that
majority of the committee take the other view OF
able win Senator Butler, in the latteE
takes an antagonistic stand regarding the selec-
ton of Mr. Stevenson j. 6. Johnson chairman OF
the Democratic National Executive Committee
was in conference for short time with the Popu-
lStg
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
NO ACCOUNTING FROM BOYLE,
REPORT ON HANDLING OF TAMMANY
FUNDS IN THE WITH.

The followers of Alderman P. H. Keahon met At
Greenwich Hall. Christopher and Hudson SITS last
night, and, according 10 their view Of the fight
between Keahon and James W Boyle the old
leader OF TIE district they read the political burial
service over Boyle's grassy mound. and packed the
ground down so hard that the East River Bridge
Commissioner will not be able TO get up again
The committee appointed at a. previous meet
ing TO investigate the finances Of the organization
while Boyle was In active charge OF H. reported
that 1t had been impossible get any satisfactory
report from Commissioner Boyle as TO the moneys
he had handled.
John G. Kelly. the financial secretary OF the or
ganiZaton, testified that he had received the dues
Of the organization at various meetings and turned
them over to the treasurer; that he kept a cash
book and other records. all of which were now in
the possession OF Mr.. Boyle; that he was not al
lowed by Mr.. Boyle to have any further charge Of
the finances. and that meeting of the Finance
or Auditing Committee Of the organization was
called by Mr. Boyle. although he was treas
urer Of that committee: that no report or account
OF the receipts of the organization assessments
thereof had ever been made
Thomas T.. German the treasurer OF the organ
ization, testified before the committee that as
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
OTSEGO TOURNAMENT BEGINS.
THIRTY COMPETITORS RETURN CARDS
HONoRs FOR EaDIET.

Richheld Springs. Aug. 8 (SpeciaD-The annual
open tournament OF the Otsego Golf Club negan
this morning under the most favorable conditions.
as the weather all that could be desired. while
the links were IN splendid condition There was
fine field OF competitors and thirty cards were
turned the honors OF the qualifying r91ads being
carried OF by Devereaux Emmett. Garden City Golf
Club who is now at the TOP OF his game He I'D
the course in s eight strokes bstter than his next
nearest oPDorent, three men being ted az . for
second place the hrSt sixteen who qUallueC
played their first round at match play in the after
noon when the wOInel. were out in goodly numbers
and took great pleasure in following the various
matches over the course. that IN which Mr.. En1Tnec
took part being the star attraction, even though
the match was all ons-sided. the local man being
no match for the Garden City expert The sum
mary of the days play follows:
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10

2:24 PAc1NG-PURsE. $500.
CLOSE HEATS AT PoUGHKEEps1E.

Poughkeepsie. Aug. S.-The third day Of the trot-
ting and pacing meeting at the Hudson River Driv-
ing Park developed this afternoon one of the finest
exhibitions OF harness racing ever seen on this
track. Every heat, with one or two exceptions.
ended in an exctingly close finish
a runaway furnished excitement in the first heat
of the 2:lS pace. The sulkies of Richmond and Ide
mont collided, and II. Baker Of Newburg, driver
OF Richmond was thrown out, spraining his ankle
This happened 10 feet from the start. and the
driverless horse went all the way around with the
bunch without further mishap, getting tenth place
The summaries follow:
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
TERRIFIED BY CROKER'S CoLORED MEN.
THEY PACK A MEETING AND SCARE THE
HILL LEADER INTO SILENCE

A. Lincoln Myers thinks discretion is the better
part of valor. He is the president of the United
Colored Democrats of the State of New-York, and
strong partisan of Ex-Governor Hill He issued a
call for the leaders of the association to meet at
No. 15S West Twentv-nnth-st last night Mr..
Myers expected that the Hill faction would turn out
strong but in this he was disappointed as only
five Hill attended IT announced that the
purpose of the meeting to ratify the nomina-
who answered the call had stood for moro
than hour little room Is by l5 feet, and in
sufferahy hot, the meeting adjourned until
future date subject 10 CALL before II did anything
at all
Mr.. Myers was asked why the Endorsement did
not proceed, and he announced privately that he
had counted twenty-five Croker negroes in the
room. Anticipating trouble, he decided to adjourn
the meeting From this II seems evident that the
object for which the meeting called not
solely to ndorse the Democratic National ticket
Hall. But the Croker faction stole march on Mr.
Myers and scared him into silence.
The Croker faction gave out the following state
rnent after the meeting:
Abraham Lincoln Myers. OF Syracuse was two
years ago elected chairman of the ColoTed Demo
cratic state Organization at convention of col
ored Democrats held in Syracuse in October, 1898
Mr. Myers came this city few weeks ago and
was induced by soreheads to hold a conference in
the rooms of the State Committee. in the absence
hold snap conference. and No. 15S West Twenty
nfnth-St. decided the place The Croker
faction, who not at the conference in the
Hoffman House. received notices of the meeting
TO throw them off the track. They learned OF the
real time of meeting, however, and under the
leadership of Edward c. Lee they went to the
meeting last night and so far outnumbered the
soreheads that Myers was compelled to adjourn
Mr. Lee will hold meeting of the organiza-
tion Democrats in the near future
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10

treasurer OF the organization he had received from
time to time the moneys that were paid TO Mr..
Kelly financial secretary and at the request OF
Mr. Boyle had Immediately turned over to him all
the receipts, for which he received no vouchers.
He further said that he was never allowed by Mt
Boyle to retain in his possession for any length
of time the funds of the organization to keep a
bank account. and that there never had been any
accounting of the funds of the committee by Mr..
Boyle
The financial report signed by Francis Sulli-
van DR.. Thomas r. Killilea, Coroner Edward w.
Hart and John H. Little. Mr.. Boyle will be called
on to make a full explanation of his handling of
the finances of the association.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
FINALS AT NEWPORT.

Newport r. L. Aus. 3 (SpeciaD.-Mrs, Nathsnis'
Thayer and ~ NJ. Coats Won the nnals to-14S :
the mixed foursomeS the Newport Goti Cl-s
links The play was for the cups presented o.
William II. sands. which was hegUn on No'-"'
last with thirteen pairs entered and has been e0i
ttnued daily since Mrs. Royal Phelps CaTrod sl1
opposing pair to-day and were beaten with Sase.
4 up and 20 play. Except for the nnusnai ,~Ss a~
the day was ideal for golf and there was a -
gallery of spectators from society circles 20 wllsn
the final match in the series. Tomorrow play w.
begin In wOmen'S fOUgSOme.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
DEMOCRATIC APPEALs no sTUpENTs.

Many college students have been sending letters
to the Republican National headquarters in this
city inclosng circulars from Democratic agency
which is trying TO educate young Democrats by
forming debating societies among the boys. Evil
IDENTIFY many of the students who have received the
circulars are Republicans, although the bureau has
tried to send the circulars only to those of Demo-
cratic tendencies. All who write 10 Republican
Headquarters have expressed their enthusiasm for
the Mckinley ticket and their anxiety to take or
their coats and go to work II there should be any
de nand for their services.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
HARNESS RACING.

BUFFALO MEET ENDS WITH FINE SPORT
Buffalo. Aug. e-spirited betting affairs were the
order of the closing day Of the Buffalo Driving
Clubs Grand Circuit meeting. Every one OF the
three events hotly contested and some dlsap-
pointments resulted. In the 2:13 pace Bonnie d.
rect sold at 500 to s25 favorite before the first two
heats but a bad break landed the Direct stallion
in NTH place in the first heat and another saw him
dIstanced In the second. Timepece got the first
heat, but could not hold Tom Nolan in the next
two. Fred NJ, after laying up three heats, made
a drive in the fourth broke In the stretch. and
Nuckols had trouble landing the race with
Nolan
For the Queen City Stake. trotting. 2l5 class.
Glory sold at s25 In the early POOLS In which Teto
brought $50 and David Harum $780, but after indulg-
ing King Jack with q heat Gatcomb sent Glory
along and the Lawson gelding won three straights,
although crowded in the last two heats by Cortnne
For the Pan-Ameriean Stake. 2;25 PAGERS, the
opening pools saw Pussy Willow and sallie Hook
Sxr Sfas vSs at Sga sSS sefh e In o nsa II %sh woh G
easy first heat but in the second snow challenged
him with Charley Hayt, and easily beat the mare s
fell on the se' baekstretch. and was distsncsd Me
Henry got ugly toss from the sgllSy but escaped
@ traok in Sses csrriase cobbet Ts fell over PUSSY
track fast. Attendance, $500. summary:
PACING-21s CLAss-PURsE $1,000
Tom Nolan b. g. by General Hancock 7
glH.pl.es ass',' h. By Hsnsrl.Gnian a. snor'.
Fred. NJ, b h tdosnslp ...;.-....-,....s
S0n0'' p'Tsfa Fims9a:ioa. oas siiS. 2iaA aii&
QUEEN CITY sTAKE-2l5 oLAss-TRoTTING-
PURSE $4,000
sl3s Sas Ise S fy s'S Ba@so" vs.
Go,tnns o; M 1arcSS 1rSSmas1'
Una Belle ch- m (BeveF). .,.........s........b
annoy o n tSaiaNin s''.-.....--.------
Fime-2:l3h, 2:15&. 2:i5 2;l6.
PAN-AMERICAN STAKE - 2:25 CLASS - PACING
PURSE $4,000.
Charley Hayt. b. h, by Allsrton (Snew).
sallie Hook. b. m. by Or. Sparks CMcDonad). 2
Texas Jessie. b. m (farkham). ............... q
Lady All Right. ch. m. (Vilson) ..-........... 3
Motion, b. m. CNuckoSl. 9 Z
Coobett b. h. (deredithl. Observation-Disclosures.
Mt Clemens Boy. 70. g. CMatthews). 5 s
Time-2:12&, 2:OT%t, 2:O9. 2l2.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
rRorrING-2:2s cL.Ass-PuRsE s4oo.
BIG ATrENDANcE At oLEAN.

Olean, y. Y, Aug. 9-Ten thousand people at
tended the races here to-day. John r. Gentry was
drawn from a special race with Joe Patchen be-
cause of a slight lameness Summary:
Trottins C2:22 eiass>-wnheln Meister. hr h won;
Lake shore b. g. second: Windsor. ch. third Best
time, 2:2Ii4.
Trotting C2:2s classlT1demark b. g Guaroutor.
second: Elmra. third. Best time 220i4.
Pacing (214 classl-Cambridge Belle. won Sapphire.
second; Mary Fagan, third Best time 2:14h.
Joe Patchen went an exhibition mile In 2:0624
Coney. blk. g. defeated Anaconda, b. G. two
straight heats in special event. Best time 3:Os4
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
BRYAN's NAME IN A CoBwEB

Parkersburg. W. Va. Aug. 3 CSpeciaD.-The indus
trious spider has already gone TO work in the
political campaigl c. w. Oakes, of this county
to-day discovered on a window in his barn a nice
new. clean web woven by spider. which occupied
a hole in the corner The spider is a fine big
fellow with body almost as bright as silver, and
a series OF gold bands about his legs. The web is
q most ingenious piece of work. the W. J.
Bryan in script being clearly woven. Oakes took
out the window sash and placed a glass it
as TO preserve both spider and web. He has them
on exhibition
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS TO BE OPENED

Now that the notification of Bryan and Stevenson
Is the people in charge OF the Democratic
State headquarters expect TO receive instructions
as the opening of National headquarters in the
ST. James Building. Mr.. Mason said yesterday that
he expected word any day. Ex-Governor William
j. Stone. who Is slated to be placed in charge did
not come down yesterday morning from Albany,
where last night he had debate with Governor
Lagoon Island.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
THIRD DAY AT GENEVA.

Geneva, N Y, Aug. e.-The third days racing
was largely attended The track was fast and
close finishes were the features. 1t was, however.
a bad day for favorites all three lost. did TeQ-
mis- in the unfinished $50 pace, put from yes
terday. The 216 pace to-day also unfinished
The following are the summaries of the day 5
events:
PAc1NG-a.so CLASS YESTERDAYS UNFINISHED
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
TRoTTING AT DOVER.

Dover N H, Aug s-The trotting on the second
day of the meet at Granite State Park was inter-
estng owing to close finishes. The 21s trot. which
came from Tuesday. finally went to Alkalone
The 212 pace was a surprise TO those who backed
Tonita. The second heat was heart breaking
one and captured by Cheslea. who lowered
his record to 20oA, The summaries;
TRorTING-2Is CI~Ass-PURsB $500 GINIsHEpl
AHkaIone blk H. by wndon OoogeI. ......... I
Ciulade, D. e. (rNansl
J, l. g, D 3. 20 NelO .-'.-...-.- 9is
Time--2:iSA, 2lsN. 2:la's 22s% 2;i4's.
PACING-2;I9 CI4Ass-PURsE $500
VIM X. Moody ch H.. by Evolute (PalmsFl ...... I I
Bethel, b. e. (Proctorl
Rex. b. g. tCollns)
Happy Union eh. g. (pcrel ....:;..-.....
Time-2;i5A. 2;i6hs, 2l4is-
TRoTrING-2;16 CI.AsS-PURSD $500
Miss whitney, b. by Edsemark Porter). ...... l ! |
tug. 6. &. Nharnesl
Philip T., br. <. (Uptonl
Hustler D. &. (fuSeyl
6ienevteve. ch M Uaisel
Wasco. b. x. tDore) ....-..-..-
Ttme-ei4S 2;1Sh, eIff.
PACING-9:l2 CLASs-PURsE $500.
Chsslea, g. g.. by Gamhetta Wilkes poVe). !
Tontta r., ch- (MeFrtlD.
Early Bird. ir. blk. h. (Avery)- ................
Joe Bailey, b. &. Proctorl.
Time-2l2A. 2:0oA, 2:l2s.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
CoNGRENs CouMIrTEES AT CLETELANp.

Cleveland Aug. S-The Congress Lake Inspection
party viewed the river and harbor at this port VI
tugs early to-day, and went TO Lorraine ana 81"
the harbor. shipyard and steel works there FneE
returned to Cleveland and were guests az o0.' a.
qUet by the Chamber OF Commerce this evSnlhsi - -
the HOllenden. Tomorrow their trip up the an
will be made on the revenue cutter Fessshas-
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
IT. X TANDERBILT CONFTDENT

London. Aug, 9.--"The Daily Express" publishes
this morning an interview with William K Wander
biIt, and represents the latter saying that Mr..
McKnley's reelection to the Presidency is a moral
certainty.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10

Otsego Cup first roundA Capsu hea- B J. Ssvase o.
up and 70 play. c. HYDE Clark beat r A B,rrsL y
UP and 70 play. D C Clark beat Joan A Barass.
by up and PLAY y. FestUs Morgan beat 9, ESN
Tiffany, 3 UP and play- A Holmes beat 4 HoNs-.
by up and 20 play, D Emmet beat r. S,sTkSesls n
UP and play. \ .. Compton hs3t T. 2 5rownias'
by ! lp and s 70 90 an1 W Scot OrCo1nor beat ? l.
V. Hoppin. hy I up and 5 play
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
RoosEvE1r no sPEAK IN NEwARK.

Governor Roosevelt will speak in Newark late
in October at the KRUGER Auditorium. The ar
rangement has been effected by Acting State
Chairman Stokes and Major Carl Lentz of the Es-
sex County Republican Committee
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
THE WORCESTER MEET.

Worcester. Mass. Aug. s.-Terrin S. made
new track record for the BARRIERS Crossing track
this afternoon. when she won the opening heat OF
the 2lO pace in 21lA Hilltop, jr.. won OUT from
the favorte, Anhauser. in three straight heats in
the second event of the day, the 2Z trot. The
favorites. jim Mace and Edwin c., were also
6eaten In the third race Of the day. the PA pace.
Summary:
PAc1NC-a.1n crAsS-PIrRsE s7nn
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10

denied that his visit had any political significance
David B. Hill is expected down in a week or so
for few days stay, and 1t is also said THAI II is
likely Controller Coer will be here next week
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
UNITED REFORM TICKET IN INDIANA.

Indianapolis, Ind. Aug. 9-The United Reform
Party of Indiana to-day nominated full State
ticket headed by NJ. A. Wilson, of Webster for
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
GOOD MATCHES AT MANCHESTER

Manchester, Vt, Aus (Specian,-The Dr. CiSfA
Burnham Cup won to-day by 7. E Brown o.
Philadelphia handicap -, who defeated j. ) SAiL'
up and 5 TO play, The hnal match fo7 the T. l.
Reid consolation prize was not played OWNS % 'N'
illness OF Dr.. Taylor A foUrsome match NdS o.
this morning. in which the best ball OF Waiter D.
Travis and James L. Taylor was PLAYED as@Nns-
the best BAH OF w. II. Davis and w c. Barns"all-
The former won up and 70 80. Travis paSeN
great game, and broke the amateur record eq-a.-
ling Lows best score Of IS. Here IS travis
score;
Out ............-....-..S x
In ........-.-.-4 4 = > 4 g " '-e'
The best ball OF the four men was 81 HesleruAS
match between Low and Travis was ora" TO
two men faced each other again today. A"'
former won up and 70 play Low set a yer
fast pace the first six holes, gettinS nve Is a
g. putting Travis 5 down on driving % 'n0
thirteenth hole Travis made the best shot OF 'us
day. putting his bail within a foot OF the n"9-
Had il not been tor erratic putting and IeW -
shots through the green all records Would naS -
left far in the rear. AS It was the best oaL eL W"
four men put bOgey down The scores Iol4'"-
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10
CoLER PRAISES RRYAN,s sPEECH.

Controller Coler was asked yesterday as to his
opinion of Bryan's speech. 1T is a great speech,
said the Controller. and which every voter
should read particularly should it be read by every
young man before he casts his ballot"
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10

Golfers az Bayswater are enjoying al iuterestina
mixed foursome contest, which is TO be continued
both this week and next among those who are
playing are r. Ross Appleton with Miss Helen
Appleton. Herman Fuchs with Miss Mildred Smith
Frederick Gurney with Mrs. Alvin Body, K Curtis
with Miss Florence a Knapp. c. A Body wiki
Mrs. Body and 7. A Curtis with Miss z o. Rich
mond.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10

The announcement regarding the women's Naticn-
al championship AT ShinnscOck the last week in
August says that all entries must be accompanied
by a fee OF s., and must be received the once
OF the secretary. Robert B. Kerr. No. Is Broad-st
before p. n, August q. Competitors Who desire
accommodations during the cham piouship should
communicate with the COMMITTEES in charge OF the
affair at the clubhouse
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10

II is said that definite arrangements have been
made by the Kebo Valley Golf Club. ot Bar Hz--
bor for exhibition match by Harry Vardon
August q which would seem 10 indicate that the
Englishman will be in no haste 70 return and meet
TaVlOr
New-York tribune., 1900-08-10

PARAPHRASE OF BRYAN PLATFORM-The
following felcitous paraphrase of the Kansas City
platform is credited to Captain A. r. Van SAINT. the
hustling steamboat man who is stumping Mime
sofa as the Republican candidate for Governor:
Pull down the flag.
Rip the credit of the country up the back
Get bugaboo and call it imperialism.
Then stuff the people full Of chaf.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-29

Knud Thompson was over from
Finley last Friday, jollying up the
boys with some of his funny stories.
Knud has been having his whisEers
trimmed ready for the fall campign.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-29

Attorneys A. Nj. Baldwin and David
Bartlett went to Fargo Saturday.
They attended meeting vf the North
Dakota bar association Monday.