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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
THE AUTOMOBILE RUN.
THE TOUR TO PHILADELPHIA AND RE
TURN TO START AT 7:N A NJ TODAY

THE TOUR TO PHILADELPHIA AND RE
TURN TO START AT 7:3O A N TO-DAY
The longest automobile club run conducted to
date in this country will be held to-day and
morrow under the auspices OF the Automobile Club
or America. AT the club AT the Waldorf
Astoria last night IL said K expected that
hteen or sixteen machines would take part In
the run The trip will not be trial Of speed
much as it will be demonstrate the hill-cIirnb-
ing ability and staying qualities OF the machines.
The club members arranging also for a
NIL climbing competition, and another race viii be
held on Long Island the latter part OF the month.
The automobile enthusiasts viii leave the Wal
dorf-Astorla at 73o this morning. and proceed
over asphalred streets. as possible 70 the
Staten Island Ferry The ferry will take them 20
81. George. where the real run over the country
roads will begin Arrangements have been made
at different points 70 have the machines re-
charged. in case OF accidents The enthusiasts
will TO Tottc1vtlle and .hen by ferry TO Perth
Amboy- The remainder Of the route passes through
tom where dinner will be ready FOR them their
arrival The party expects 70 leave Princeton at
p m, and the route 20 be followed viii carry
hem through Trenton Bordentown, Nouns Holly,
Merchs njsviIe and Camden
At Philadelphia the members making the run
will be met by friends, VINO will escort them
the Hotel Beueylew. where rooms have been
cured for the party The return trip will be made
tomorrow. The run will be led by Acting Presi-
dent Chamberlin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
YACHTING.
COURSE ANNOUNCED FOR ANNUAL Re-
GATTA OF NETWORK YACHT CLUB


The ffty-fourth annual regatta OF the New-yor4
Yacht Club will be sailed Thursday. June Ia
The winners in the various classes viii receive
cups The start will be or Buoy No Il. In the
Lower Bay, and The preparatory signal viii Be
given HIS a m wind and weather permitting.
There viii be no time limit Course No I VIII "a
from imaginary line drawn from Buoy No IS
the judges boat. anchored east OF II about two
cables length. thence Buoy No. p South
West Spit, south OF Buoy No 10. north OF
bell buoy OF Sandy Hook Point Sandy Hook
Lightshp and thence turning from the north and
east and returning the same course. Single
nasted vessels and yawIs viii sail Scotland
Lghtship instead OF 20 Sandy Hook LAghtshto.
A special race for 3O-footers owned BY Members
1t viii De started Immediately after the yachts
sailing the regatta have been sent away rhs
course viii De follows;
No. From a line between Buoy No l3 and ths
committee boat anchored east OF il. cables
length, 70 and around Buoy No y. near South
West Spit (reC nun With perch and bald. leaving r.
Ia with white stripe, mile south. one-halT
west from Old Orchard ShoaI Light leaving II 70
Starooard, 20 line drawn for the start. No. -
From line between Buoy No. Is and the COM
70 and around fOar displaying red flag with white
STRIPE, one mile south. 01s-half from Old
Orchitrd Shoal Light leaving f. port. and
around Buoy No L. South West Spin red
nm Win perch and bald. leaving II port. 70 n
me Drawn as for the start On both
NO west BANK and the Bell BUOY midway be-
"een b('oys NO and No. Z west bank. must Be
ie't 10 I1e westward both going and returning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
THE YACHT HAZEL SOLD.
NAVAL AUTHORITIES RETTCENT ABOUT
THE GREAT DETERIORATION
OF THE ENQUIRER
rpr TELEGRAPH TO TIE rRnuxE.l

washington June 1.-The authorities Of the
>-sx,- 0anarrrnent are extremely reticent over
-,a terrible deterioration Of the yacht Enquirer
=,--s-v that vessels brief naval career and
,ba, are not convinced Of the necessity for
showing BY documents on fle that the vessel
vas in A sad condition when John r Hazel, Of
s1nalo. by indefaugable persistence and exer-
tion Of influence induced the Department 70 pur-
chase her for $4,000 only 10 sell her within a
wear for $4,000. Her condemnation for naval
purposes and appraisal at $4,000 was made on
April % 1899 by board at New-York consist
ing q Captain Merrill Miller Naval Constructor
Bowles and Chief Engineer Burd, and the stand
ing Of these officers makes il certain that the
Enquirer was not worth more than $4,000 at
that time
When Holmes the ship broker offered the yes
Sc 10 the Navy Department n April, 1898. he
asked Sl00O 900 for her. and for while would
not listen TO accepting less. After TWO months
however Mr.. Corners. the owner consented TO
accept the Treasury Departments check for
$500 and the Enquirer. with practically new
boilers and other overhauIing. was used in
guarding the mine fields Of New-York Cfty's
oefences At the Narrows for eighteen days. Sun
days included.
The yacht buying public and yacht brokers
n rhe summer Of last year apparently did not
think the Enquirer worth S20oOO. as the Navy
Department did not receive 4 single bid for her
after advertising June Is. 1899 until the com
petition closed on July IS. For that reason she
was transferred 70 the Army on July 20. Under
the law the Navy Department could not dispose
% a vessel AT less than her appraised value and
the Army appears TO have been the only possible
purchaser With whom money was free enough
n pav $4,000 This amount was taken from
the River and Harbor appropriation for the sur
vey q the Great Lakes BY Secretary AIger. The
vessel IS now assigned 70 the use OF Colonel
Lvdeclzer The engineer officer al Detroit who
needed such a yacht in his district
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
HAMILTON FISH PARK OPENED.
WILLIS HOLLY PREsIDEs AT THE EXERCISES
WHICH INCLUDE A CONCERT

WILLIS HOLLY PFIES1DES AT THE EXERCISES
WHICH INCLUDE A CONCERT
The Hamilton Fish Park, bounded by East
Houston Stanton. Pitt and Sheriff for
ually opened the great tenement
pubic in that section of the town last even
ing The exercises consisted Of music and speech
making and listened to by no less than ten
thousand men. women and children. temporary
stand had been erected for the accommodation OF
the band the speakers and invited guests Willis
Holly secretary 10 the Board of Park Commits
soners presided In the absence Of President Clau-
sen who is ILL., as Mr. Holly explained in his ed-
dress TO the assembled throng. He closed by de-
clar.n the park opened TO the public In the name
of the president of the Park Board
Samuel Prince the AssenlblyTnan from that dis
tricr then congratulated his hearers upon tho
spleudid acquisition the neighborhood; and
honed that ft would rebound their lasting happa-
ness A long band concert followed
Among those present were CITY Charaperia-h
Keenan, Ralph BayIey, private secretary TO fresl-
dAr+ CIausen; Park Commissioner Moebus OF me
Borough Of The Bronx: Senator Samuel J. Foley,
Judge Joseph z. Newburger Justice Iieserlch,
Ernest FIarvier Congressman Thomas J. BRADLEY
snd Alderman Neufeldt. The police arrang ements
Market station. and the general foreman or the
Park Department. Patrick ST. John, had superVi-
sion over the employees Of the park who were there.
THE new p4 rk contains handsome structure 70 De
Tead "a a gymnasium and bathing house. a large
ola aground and fountains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
SPRING PEGATTA OF LARcHNoNr crre

The spring regatta Of The Larchuont Yacht Club
Will be sailed on Saturday. June Is Members OF
the NewYork. Eastern. Sea wanhaka Corfnrhiar
Atlantic. American. New-Bedford Haven
New-Hochelle. Cor1nthiau OF Narblehead HUH
Indian Harbor. Riverside Horse snoe F4arbor
Cor1nthian Yacht Club Of Philadelphia Sea Cliff
hnickerbocker, HuguenOJ, Shelter Island and Man
hasset Bay yacht clubs are invited Co enter their
yachts prize viii be offered in each class where
IN Two yachts start with full intention " COM
plettns the course. in each class wherein four or
more yachts start with ike intention. a second
prize Will be given. and in each class wherein five
or more yachts start with Ike intention. third
prize will be given
The preparatory signal for the start will he ivan
at 1870 i. n.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
TITLE PASSES TO JOSEPH PULITZER.

Joseph Pulitzer acquired title yesterday TO five
parcels OF land the north side Of Seventy-third
ST. beginning l51 feet Of Fffrh-ave- and hav-
ing frontage Of IS and depth of 102 feet, for
about $3.50 COO The property transferred by
five different persons, each selling parcel. Mr..
Pulitzer viii build new home on the property
The report Of the sale Of this ground was pub
lished The Tribune the time Of the transdc-
I'll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
TICE-PRESTDENTTAL BOOlfS.
SOME OF THE GOSSIP HEARD IN WASH
INGTON.

SOME OF THE GOSSIP HEARD IN WASH
Washington. June l (SpeciaD.-Revtewtng some
OF the recent gossip about Republican Vice-Presi-
Dental candidates The star says this afternoon;
The Deliver boom is having famous run in the
House. It has reached the point where Mr. DOM
yer may properly De called the House candidate
Cor the Vice-Presidency, as Senator FAIRBANKS Is
the Senate candidate. How serious the candidacy
right soCable fellow, OF an attractive ora orr
cal temperament. having about the same sldhdIls
speaker in the House that Wolcott mas IN Ine
Senate He is very popular among IlS aSso 70 80
and a very large number OF the Republicans IN me
House from various sections OF the country nave
declared their preference for him as a ruHHHInS
mate for Mckinley. Some of these dec!ar TONS
40 than arniable expressions OF rrleruShIp
for man whom they regard a good Fellow
nest. and the young Iowa orator has been pushed
high up list of Vice-Presidental PossibIIitles
secrstary Longs candidacy IS stu regardeo
among the knowing ones as PERI ae strohgesC
yet developed, but the friends o 'er say Laas
his has attained as high a pae1 IN faVor as
that OF the Secretary.
With reference Mr.. Fairbanks's candidacy
there appears TO be strong tendency among re
publican Senators to further his arDltloI, Dut Il
is said that ne seems himself 20 be doubtful as 10
his own wishes in the matter and that ne mas nor
yet given any special encolIrageInelL 20 nose WHO
are disposed boom him u he desires II
Republicans in Congress are somewhat puzzled
TO understand the meaning Of the persistent effort
a vice-PresidentaI candidate Some Western men
have received a number Of letters urging the avail
Trip is that the continued support or the anti
silver Democrats is essential 10 republican success
that nomination of Trip, who was formerly
a Gold Democrat before becoming Republican,
This argument does to make any impress
sion upon the Republican leaders at Washington
on the part of the Gold Democrats TO interfere
with the making OF the Republican ticket
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
ATHLETICS.
SWEENEY TO COMPETE AT PARIS.

SWEENEY TO COMPETE AT PARIS.
NJ F. Sweeney, the holder Of the worlds record
for the running high jump, has forwarded 70 A G.
apading his entry for the professional games TO be
had al the Parts Exposition. Sweeney will take
part m the running high and long jumps on July l
and . NJ F. Sweeney IS considered the greatest
running high jumper in the world He won the
American championship in 1892 1893. 1894 and 1895
and holds the worlds high jumping record Of feet
and SIS inches. made Manhattan Field on Sep
TENDER :. 1871 Besides the entry Of Sweeney Mr.
Spading has received the entry Of Professor o. B.
SChoenheld the physical director OF the Young
Mems Christian Association, OF New-O Orleans who
Will compete IN the fencing competitions. running
high jump and weight throwing, which are open 70
professional athletes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
TTTIE PASSES TO EDWARD KELLY

Title 70 a part OF me Roman Catholic Church
Asylum properly. as transferred TO Edward Kelly,
$500 -I- rr--y mortgages the property 20 the
---la-IDo'AeF Trust Company for slU5,f00 The
EltP-fLy mas q frontage Of 50 feet inches IN
E---s--irs--s- with depth Of 10 feet inches
- western Boundary Is 252 feet inches from
ave III kelly said 70 Tribune reporter
---aE Re WoUlc not make any improvements at
~ sent The property was sold by Bryan L. Ken
.e--E q 20. u 10. ! Pine-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
KILLED BY 4 FALL FROM LADDER.

Frank Finn, fifty years old, Of No. % Ann-st.
while employed in painting the outside Of Frischs
building No Il Park Row at 5:45 clock yesterday
afternoon had a fit the ladder. and. falling
backward, dropped to the sidewalk from the second
story, crushing his skull He died IN ambulance
way Hudson Street Hospital The acct
cent by hundreds Of people on their way
homeward from their Offices. and great crowd
gathered around the scene
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
DANFORTH SUED FOR TAX FEES.

MAN SAYS HE HAD AN AGREEMENT TO GET A
THIRD OF THE AMOUNT RECEIVED.
George n Webster has brought an action in the
Supreme Court to recover $500 81 from Elliot Dan
forth ex-chairrnan Of the Democratic State Com
mttee. which he alleges Danforth owes MIN unaer
an agreement for having furnished him with In
formation which resulted in Danforths designation
by the State Controller assist the city Controller
IN collecting the transfer tax on the estate or
William H King. Justice McAdam yesterday de-
MED an application the part of the plalntln TO
place the case the preferred cause calendar
holding that it would occupy more than TWO hours
try. =, ..o-
ster saws ne Immediately informed Dantorth LhGt
the estate of William II. King was subject 10 the
inheritance tax Danforth collected SS0SS TO- Web
ster saws his third of the commission SOl2 g.
of which he has received only $780, and he wants
the balance.
Danforth denies all Webster's allegations. and
makes a counLerclalm for slSo on Webster, which
he says his him aggregated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
KNTCKERBoCKER REGArTA ro-DAY

regatta viii be held to-day by the Kuick-r-
booker Yacht Club, OF College Point The yachts
VIII De started in the open water on the New
Hochelle Yacht Club outside Echo Bay Nev-Ro-
chelle- The steamer Favorite viii leave East Thtr-
ty-hrst-st- at o'clock and College Point AZ 1913
O'Clock Arrangements have been made 20 take
passengers aboard before the races ara srar-ed
rom the New Rochelle Yacht Club. The prepara-
tory gun Will be fred a y O'Clock Prizes are
offered for fifteen classes OF racing Yachts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
80 ACTION ~ POCHEsTER RAR

Rochester. y 7. June I (SpeciaD.-Ar a meet
ing Of the Rochester Bar Association this af-
re-noon q resolution TO take action on the
appointment Of John H Hazel was adopted by
& vote Of 81 10 30 The reason for this de
termination lay IN the conflicting statements
concerning his eligibility. Resolutions condemn
ing the method Of the appointment, but not the
personal character Of Mr.. Hazel. were prepared,
but We're not presented.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
TO APPEAL IN RUG BEATING CASE.

The Board Of Health will appeal from the de-
cision Of the Court Of Special Sessions in the
of the butler employed by George O. Lord. of
Clifton, Staten Island, who beat rugs between Mr..
Lords house and that Of DR.. William T Jenkins.
DR.. Jenkins. who d Health Commissioner said
yesterday that ne was surprised at the decision
The decision, ne said. appeared 10 make II legal 10
beat rugs and carpets anywhere, irrespective OF
dust and microbes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
HAZEL HEARING TO-DAY.
GEORGE z MATTHEWS TO BE ONE OF THE
WITNESSES BEFORE THE SENATE
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

Washington June I CSpeciaD-George E
Matthews. Editor Of The Buffalo Express" who
IS az the Raleigh Hotel to-day, viii be one Of
the witnesses 10 appear tomorrow before the
Senate Committee on the Judiciary in opposition
70 the confirmation Of John r Hazers nomina-
ton United States District Judge. MI Mat
thewS was here on the same mission last week
He says that Hazel is not a suitable man for the
high position IF Federal Judge that he lacks
the requisite experience lawyer and that
his training has not fitted him TO I'll the place
Mr. Matthews thinks that Hazel will he re-
1ecfHC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02

MANY STATES 10 BE REPRESENTED AT THE Ma
TTONAL CONVENTION TO-DAY

cialist Labor party which meets AT the Grand
Central Palace 10 o'clock to-day. arrived in town
last night from the following named States: Cali
fornia / Connecticut I; Illinois, ,; Indiana l;
Kentucky, !: Maryland, l; Massachusetts, - Mich
igan. / Minnesota l; Missouri l: New-Jersey, 8;
New-Yorl1 (outside city, 10; Ohio 4; Pennsylvania
2: Rhode Island. 4; Texas. !; Virginia /; Wash
iugrOn. ! and Wisconsin, I.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
MR.. ODELL RETURNS HOME.
TO MEET SENATOR PLArT AND OTHERS IN TOWN
ro-pAY-rHE GOVERNOR MAY BE PRESENT

Colonel Fox the secretary Of the Republican
State Committee. talked over the lons-dlstAnce
Telephone with Chairman Odeu yesterday ana
learned that Mr. Oden had returned from his trip
70 California and at his home IN Ne"ours-
Mr. Odeu said he would be at the headquarters III
the Fifth Avenue Hotel to-day.
Senator Platt is expected TO be at the F1ln
Avenue Hotel to-day 60 talk with Mr. OdeH and
other Republican politicians. Governor Roosevelt
who was in the city again yesterday out KEPT
wav from headquarters, is expected TO meet sen
stor Platt and Mr. Odell about the appointment OF
a new Civil Service Commissioner. General Francis
V Greene who is 10 be elected president OF the
Republican County Committee on June z, may De
II was reported YESTERDAY that Leuterant GOV
ernor Woodruff had planned 10 meet MI OdeI on
his return to headduarters and ask for the support
of the Republican organiZa ton in mis- canvass Tor
the Vice-Presdency. Chairman OueIl VIII IiiIo
plenty Of business to engage MS attention after
his play spell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
MY EXCEED $4,000. Oo0.

Further progress was reported yesterday IN the
settling the affairs of Price, Mccormick &
Co. The accounts OF a number of the firms
toners have been transferred, without disturbing
the work OF the assignee, and there was yesterday
further Liquidation OF loans 1t Will probably be
a week more before schedule OF assets and
liabilities can be prepared but the impression pre-
walls that liabilities will exceed the figures
or gfnalIy named-S13 000,g00.
Mr. Hayes the assignee. continued his examna-
ton Of the books of Seymour. Johnson & Co. yes
teTday, and IL again said that the firms con-
dition would probably prove be better than
first expected. All save q few Of the outst and-
ing cotton contracts have been HQuidated, and the
loans Of the banks being gradually lquidated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
BAR COMMITTEE STARTS FOR CAPITAL
TO LAY BEFORE SENATE JUDICIARY THE
AssOCIATON,s ACTION on HAZEL.

John z. Parsons. president Of the Bar Associa-
ton. yesterday added william z. Curtis 10 the
committee Of the association appointed lay
fore the judiciary Committee of the United States
Senate the resolution opposing the confirmation OF
John r Hazel. Of Buffalo, 10 the Office Of United
States District Judge for the Western District Of
New-YorB- The full committee consists of Robert
Y De Forest John L CadwaIader William C.
Choare James c. Carter, Everett P Wheeler
Henry y. Taft George L Rtves and William Z.
Curtis. MessTs. De Forest. Ca6walader and Cur
rs started for Washington III p N. yesterday
on a Pennsylvania train. expecting other members
Bar zssoCaJou,s committee viii have hearing be-
fore the judiciary Committee OF the Senate at
7030 a. n. to-day
Many lawyers in this city said yesterday that the
personnel Of the Bar Associations committee
proof that the opposition 70 Mr.. HazeIs APP
pulnLIneDt not due 10 facuOnal political
Influences. Every member OF the committee il
declared. above suspicion Of political in
-rigue The committee. II said should able
ate that the opposition NJ Hazel rested entire
" the grounds stated in the report Bar
tt was remarked by some Of the lawyers yester-
cay that the only speeches in favor Of Mr.. HaZeIs
appointment heard ar the Bar Associations meet
4nz on thursday evening were made Dy Repubh-
politicians who supposed be extremely
anxious 10 keep Senator Platts favor and 10 be
nursing hopes 1Or appointment 10 judicial positions.
The attempt Of John Sabine Smith create the
impression thar &. rdctlOnal political fight
only basis FOR opposition 10 Mr.. Hazel II said
yesterday. was Ike echo OF Senator Piatr's
declaration that opposition himself all that
was back Of the opposition 10 Mr.. HazeIs appoint
0leur-
The belief was expressed ny many lawyers Of the
CRY that the opposition OF the Bar Association,
5le-c 10 me OPPOSITION or members OF tbs bar IN
l5---1-C "l-lG cause PRESIDENT Mckinney 70 with
draw lIr. HaZsIs nomination IN that way. il
said. the President might prevent a controversy
Jast in The end would be damaging TO some Re
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02

IN conjunction with these the club WIN hold its
usual carnival of sports There VIII be swimming
contests which will be open 10 all registered arh-
letes, bicycle and athletic and baseball
Entries viii close June IS with j. E. Sullivan.
Nos. is and IS Park Place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
B. p. KEITH BUYS THEATRE IN NEWARl

The Empire Theatre. IN Newark, which
erected three years ago and Is the largest and
most handsome one in that city, has been sold TO
3 F Keith who is said represent the new vaude-
VILE conbfna ton The theatre is in Washington
81 near AArket-st., anc II Ia understood that "a
property IN Market-st. has also been acquired, 70
make an entrance from that street. One OF the
builders of the theatre holds large mortgage on
ths property. The selling price is not given
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
CONSTRUCTOR BOwLEs WON'T TALK

Naval Constructor Bowles, AT the Brooklyn Navy
Aarc- yesterday refused 10 talk concerning MS
aPpraissHent Of the Yacht Enquirer at $4,000. To
al interrogatories about the astounding deprecia-
-on o. the boat from $50 900 10 $4,000 he replied
y ne"
" men asked 7 he dc not make written report
q ne condition Of the vessel when he made the
afEralSe'fenT. ne said he cid and that his report
had been fled with me Nasv Tlenarrrnenr al Wash
--EfpIl Beyond this he would say nothing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02

CHAMPIONSHIPS OF THE A. A c.
The all around championship contests OF the
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States VIII
be held under the auspices Of the Knickerbocker
Athletic Club Knickerbocker Field on July =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
RENOMINATED FOR ASSEMBLY.

Hornellsville. N Y. June Hyatt c. Hatch
was renominated for a fourth term in the Assem-
bly, this afternoon by the Republican Assembly
Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
WILLT4M ROCKEFELLER's CONDITION.

William Rockefeller is rapidly improving If nc
setback takes place he will be able resume bust
within a short time. He again up yester
day and was able TO eat solid food