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New-York tribune., 1901-09-25
CYCLING.
WITH THE BIG RACE AT THE GARDEN
ALMOST WON. WILSON FALLS
AND LOSES

There were interesting bicycle races AT Madison
Square Garden last night. but the attendance was
not as large usual. possibly because a motor
paced race was on the programme. Lester vii
lost the hfteen-mile Cor professionals.
carrying with 500 prize, through sheer ner-
vousness. He fell when victory almost in MS
grasp Bowler had dogged Wilson persistenty after
the latter had gained lap. and this is probably
what caused Wilson to lose his head Kramer won
a hollow victory after Wilson's tumble.
In this race the usual tactics pursued. first
one rider and then another jumping out and Try
ing gain a lap on the others Butler tried II
and failed. but Wilson more successful and the
little Pittsburg rider was loudly applaUded The
sudden sprints caught some of the riders uuawdres
and there were several falls in consequence Will
gained his lead OF lap in the sixth mile. II
vas the first time this year that single rider has
succeeded in securing such advantage. Wilson
completed the ten miles in 24:1o Is With the race
apparently his mercy, he fell at 1i'2 miles. He
was apparently intcrfcred with ny any of the
other riders. he riding III" top or the
steep embankment at the Fourth-ave end of the
garden when he tumbled of his wheel Kramer
took the lead quarter of a mile from the finish
and won by two lengths. Wilson lodged a COM
plaint of foul against Bowler. The claim was not
allowed.
New-Y ork Brooklvn. New-Jersey and the Century
Road club Association furnished one II the best
team, In the first heat ", {. Dohhns was deserted
ued alone and was loudly srpiauded FOR his
pluck when he caught the Century Road Club
fast for the team from Brooklyn winning in a mile
and half. In the final heat Dobhns was again
deserted by his comrades. and, although he made
plucky fight the New-York team Won after COW
In the one mile professional handicap the long
mark men set such killing pace that Kramer the
Won in / 81. and Kramer would have been compeiied
Ter BEEN TO abG bG
tonai Cycling Association for their peculiar ride
on Monday night. There will be racing at the
Garden tonight
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25
COZ. BRADY DEFENDS HIS MEN
HE UPHOLDs THE e2Ds ACTION IN ALBANY
AND THAT OF LIEUTENANT WILSON,
WHOSE SHOT KILLED AN AL
BANY CITIZEN.
BANY CITIZEN.

Lieutenant Colonel Jasper Ewing Brady o; the
29d Regiment has issued long statement. In which
he protests against the attack upon the regiment
made by Coroner Girvin, of Albany. in his report
the death OF r.. Leroy Smith. who scci-
IDENTIFY shot b, Lieutenant Wilson while the latter
was firing al a mob of strikers in Albany last
May. Fir. Brady brands absolutely false the
statement that any members of the regiment we're
drunk and praises them all highly for their SOL
diCrIy and gentlemanly qualities L.eutenant-
Colonel Brady rehearsCs in detail the service of the
regiment Albany. Of the shooting itself the fol-
lowing is said:
on the second day. in the afternoon. car carry
Ing a guard under command Of Lieutenant Wilson
was attacked by a MOB on Broadway. Bricks
thrown, the track was blocked and things looked
orders, if he attacked to fire. and in dong
he simply did what every good soldier would have
Gone. namely, ms DUTY. II IS indeed a matter ma o.
mCut that this firing should have resulted in the
Smith. but Coroner Cirvin in his report does not
mention the fact that the Mayor Of Albany, in
medately after the arrival Of the militia had issued
proclamation calling upon all persons to go about
their daily ayoCatons Ms and and; not congTegate IN
Of ne fact TINT E Leroy smith m ,,;, after he was
and that the soldiers simply did their duty
deadly Nauser rifles. If Mr.. Girvin had been as
anxious 10 get at the truth he to present
society that woai4 brtng forth man such as the
assassin Of the late President he would have
a the present time were those that are curiOS
from the Spansh-Amercan War
Concerning the character and abilities of Lieu
tenant Wilson. LieUtensut- Colonel Brady says that
he knows of no competent officer, from
military point of view, who is more keenly alive to
all the details that go to make UP good officer"
Concluding. the statement says:
Does il not seem unjust and and stTa9se STR @ bt that When When
aIacrity the call OF the Governor of the State an
does it's duty faithfully and we'll it should be
bounded by men as incompetent this
Girvin who. by some unforeseen circumstances.
has been landed in the office which he disgraceS
every day that he occupies IL?
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25

yesterday at the Park Hill Country Club. The
mems championship singles, the principal feature
OF the week. reduced to the semi-final stage
The last matches will be held TIL Thursday
Tomorrow all attention will he devoted to the
mems doubles, women.s singles. womens doubles
and mixed doubles There is long programme
on hand for the week. and with the most
favorable weather, the committee has a large task
before IL to complete everything Saturday, with
only two courts available for play.
The title of Hudson River champion prom
fses to take on new importance this season. for
the entries are much stronger than for many years
before. This fall the presence of Paret and Tai
liant improve the entry list ma terlaly. and the
cup holder. II. d. Belts of Newburgh. is not
thought to have much chance of retaining his
title champion. Paret and Tallant will meet
in the semi final round Thursday and the
winner is expected to challenge Belts Saturday.
Play will be continued tomorrow, and The other
three events. all Of which have filed we'll. will
be started. The days follow:
champlonship mems singles orst roundl-Floyd Smith
beat A. F. Hatch by default j. p Paret beat II. Chick
srine. 6-i 10: H 4 Tallant beat s F. Thayer: %,
beat H Dwings by default; J. L. Robertson jr. beat
default: H Guernsey beat f. iowa by default
Second round-J +. Paret beat Floyd Smith, 6-1. G1:
II A. Tsllant beat David Todd 6-l. 6-l; ]. L. Robert
jr. beat w Sheriff.. G-2. 60: L. V. Ledoux beat
H. Guernsey. 6-3. 4-6. CO.
Championship womens singles round,--Mrs G
L. Chapman beat Miss Pauline Loweree. 81 8-3 Miss
Mabel Ferris beat Miss Alice Ewings. 6-i. e-s.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25

No shall he started after l p m.
The limit.-lf in any race neither yacht goes
elusive Of time allowance, such race shall not count
and must bc rcsailed.
Selecting the Defender of the Cup.-The cha-
lcnEer shall he informed IT least one week before
the first race what vessel is to defend the Cup.
NcwYork Yacht Club Rules to Goveru.-Thc syS-
tenn or assure ,rcn1. time allowance, and racing
races. cNccpt as herein modhsd
Tho FIRST race shall he sailed on S9turday Sep
tanned hy stress OF weather or other cause IN
which Gaze three weeks shall bN given her for
httinE out after her Arrival; but the h"St race
shall not ne started later toau September S. 1901.
and tho StaIl be satlol Tucsdays. Thursdays
and saturdays ,nti com2ietGd -, ,, hin,
shall he repeated until finished.
Accidcnts-fn case serious accident occurs TO
either yeFsol prior to tho preparatory signal she
being required 10 start or II such accident occurs
during race. hofor" he-C required - start In
tho
Each Yacht shall stand by the consequences OF
any accident happening to her after the prepara-
tory signal. and. uTou the occurrence Of any such
accident disabling either vessel. the other vessel
Representatives. Zach vessel shall have on board
during races. and present during all measurements
a raprcscntative named by her competitor,
Manual Power.-Manual power only shall be used
for working the competing vessels.
Measurement-The competing yachts shall be
measured with all Of the weights. dead and alive,
on board which they intend TO carry during a race,
bur shall have on board more persons all told.
during any race than three 3 for every five 90 feet
water tanks II carried must be hled with water at
the time of measurement
The restriction OF the New-YorlI Yacht Club rules
as 20 floors. bulkhends doors and water tanks to be
waived.
II e.ther yacht by alteration Of trim or immersion.
by dead weight Increase her load water line length.
or In any way increase her spar mca casurements as
officially taken. she obtain remcasurement
by special appointment before next race, or. fail
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25
TIME ALLOWANCE SMALL
Continued from first page.

Rapat+a Committee may provide some other suit
abIe starting point. and in this the preparatory
eietn will be given about half hour later than
tbe time named for starting from the ghtship.
Tensth of Courses.-The courses shall be- as
nesrIv as possible, thirty nautical miles in length.
Start-The starting signal shall be given. as
nearly as practicable at II a. m. and this time
shall not be changed except follows
Firstly the Regatta Committee, as described in
the preceding paragraph for changing the starting
point. r,-..- 1,-,..- o.. -.
oninion the space around the starting line is not
sufficiently clear the time appointed for the start
Third-In case both yachts consent to postpone
ment. in which case the Regatta Committee shall
determine the time of the start.
Fifh-In of serious accident to either vessel.
as hereinafter provided
Signals-The prepare tory signal shall be given
fifteen minutes before the starting signal. and a
warning signal five minutes before the starting sig
nal. In OF change in the time of starting
the same signals shall be used
the starting signal yacht may cross the
line. the exact time at which either yacht first
crosses the line after the starting signal during
the succeeding two minutes to he taken as her
start and the end of that period as the start
of the crossing after Its expiration.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25

attendance ought be close to record breaker for
the oval A box VIII be reserved for the British
Consul. {. Give Bayley. General ". V Martin and
Nice-Counsel G. a s. Perceval.
. The Yale and Harvard men selected will be
follows;
hundred-yari dash-Hargrave. Yale and Haigh
Harvard
Quarter-nile rdman Yale. and Rust Harvard.
Half-miie run-Roynton, Harvard. and Franchof
Mile run-C1ark ana Knowles. Harvard and Waldron.
Yale
Two-me run-Mins and swan. Harvard. and rcei
Yale
one hundred d-,wenty yard hurdes-Couverse. Har
ward and Capp. Yale.
Running broad jump-spraker, Yale. and Rlsiine
Running high junp--sprnker. Yale. and Herman Har-
throwing the ssn,mer-Boal Harvard: stnlman Yale.
Sheldon. Yale and Ellis. Harvard Tho latter are
possibilities
The Cambridge Oxford team as selected is as
follows:
One hundred-yard dash-Hind and Churchill. Cambridge
Quarter-mie run-Barcley Cambridge. and Nesve.
Oxford.
Half mile run--workman. Cambridge and C7saye Oh
.
Mile uincrod< sho,t. Gregson and Conthrs. Cambridge
Three mile rum orlman, Cambridge. DawsoU oxford.
and McNagten Cambridge
One hundred and twenty hurdcs-IaInier. oxf7rj
Running high jump-Smh. Cambridge and Henderson.
Oxford.
Running broad jump-Corni,h AMI HenrarEon oxford
Throwing the hammeT-wsy and Henderson. oxford.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25
THE ATHLETES READY.
HARTARD-YALE AND CAMBRlDIt1-oA-
FORD GAMES AT BERKELEY OVAL
TODAY INTERESTING con
TESTS PROMISED

Lively interest is felt In the international Inter
collegiate athletic games which will take place at
Berkeley Oval this afternoon between the teams
representing Yale and Harvard on one side and the
Cambridge and Oxford universities on the other
Most of the athletes were busy at work yesterday
afternoon putting their finishing touches, ana
with the exception of Cornish most of the athletes
appear 10 be in excellent condition. and about as
fine set of athletic games ought to result as mas
ever been seen in this in any other country.
The games will begin about 315 p. m, and ought
to be finished in time for the spectators to reach
their homes in this borough in time for dinner. Be
sides the regular trains leaving the Grand central
Station at 2l0 p m. a srecia will start from the
station at 2:20 n m which will return Immediately
after the games. The committee in charge OF the
games reports a lively demand for tickets. and the
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25
MR. WHITNEY'S MOVE REGRETTED.
BELIEF IN ENGLAND THAT AMERICAN
HORSES HAVE NOT BEEN FAIR
LY TREATED

London, Sept 24.-The announced retirement or
William c. Whitpey from the English turf oc-
casons regret. but hardly surprises those VINO
have noted the trend of events. There Is a
widespread feeling that behind Mr.. Whitneys pub
lshed reasons for his withdrawal is the realization
of the fact that the attitude of the British turf
authorities toward Americans is no longer marked
by the absolute impartality which characterized
their dealings prior to the pre-eminence OF Ameri
owners. horses. trainers and jockeys. In the
recent season complaints have been frequent that
the American horses too heavily handicapped
that the Jockeys harshly treated and that
interferenCes during the races were whteWashed
which would not have been tolerated on the part
of American jockeys.
1t will cause surprise IL other Americans or
Mr. Whitney's class follow the latter's example.
which. it is noted. closely after the receipt
of a detailed report of the treatment accorded to
Volodyovski in the St. Leger. The Daily Tele-
graph remarks that Mr.. Whitneys decision must
have been reached suddenly. seeing that only on
September Il Mr.. whitney nominated yearlings Tor
the of 1904 and 1895. The telegraph ADDS;
Some American owners have not made then-
selves acceptable TO this country. but Mr.. Whitney
is of the exceptions that go 10 prove the RUE
The Sportsman says: His retirement Will ne
received with regret by all British sportsmen.
Mr. Whiney's action appears to nave taken
Higgins. his trainer. by surprise
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25
AMERICAN HORSES WIN RUSSIAN MONEY
ENTERED AS NATIVE ANIMALS STEPS TO
PROSECUTE OWNERS

Chicago. Sept. 24.-American race horses with
speed records being taken to Russia. where
they are entered in stake races as native animals
to the dismay OF the Russian track officials and
the Russian hackers OF other horses. The dis
covery of American ringers among the entries
and prize winners at the Russian tracks recently
came to light Thus far evidence has been Sc
cured going to prove that two horses, one from
Indiana and from Minnesota. have been raced
Russian animals. and have won about $1,000 in
purses besides many times that in bets for
their owners and their friends.
Baron A. a. Schppenbach. the Russian consul
in Chicago. is gathering evidence for the prosecu-
tion of the owners of the two American anmalE
who under arrest in Moscow He has
just returned from Indiana and will go to Min
neapolis in few days TO take dispositions in that
city. Baron schlippenbach, in speaking about the
matter said:
The discovery made by horse shoer from
indianapolis. employed in the royal stables iE
Moscow. Before the discovery the horses were
under suspicion. owing to their remarkable per
formances. IL is rather = thing n Russia.
and far / know few people there know
what ringers It a unique scheme.
am in doubt whether there Is q specific law
covering the case. but those In scheme be
prosecuted on the general charge of cOns7ring TO
/ defraud.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25
ET'NERIL OF HRS NJTTVETS

The funeral of Mary Crosby Matthews. wife of
Franklin Matthews. the ma azine writer. was held
last night at her home. No. SO Van Buren-st..
Brooklyn. She died Saturday. after long ILL
ness Mrs. Matthews daughter of the late
DR.. Chauncey Orrin Crosby. OF New-Haven, a
dentist. who gained some fame inventor Of
mechanical appliances. She born forty years
ago. After being graduated from the New-fork
city Training School for Nurses in 1852 she prac-
tsed her profession for severa. years. When the
soldiers were brought home from Cuba in 1898 she
was active in providing for their wants in ST,
Johns Hospital, Brooklyn. She is survived by her
husband to whom she married in 1885. one
son and daughter.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25

fnished YESTERDAY. Gloria far the better and
TOOK the big end Of the purse in two heats
The 219 pace had field of eleven, from which
Neighbor Girl easily won three heats. reducing her
record from 2lsl2 to 212 in the third heat In the
second heat Of this Lady Patchie swerved at
the first turn. threw John Hignight out, brusing
him considerably. and crashed into Eddie L. q
suky. throwing out "Al" Pennock and niuring
mis- back. Pennock held to Eddie L.. but Lady
Patchie went on for two miles and quarter be-
fore she captured.
Harold H. the 20S pace In three straight
heats. and reduced his record from POS to 2:0sIl
He was never headed
The 22s trot went 10 Henrietta easily the best
of field eight. in straight heats the second ~
which she took in 2I2z.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25

give many a good view OF the without crowd
ing. She will follow the racers over the course.
The steamers Plymouth of the Fall River Line.
and the City of Lowell. OF the Norwich Line, will
be in commission for the International yacht races
beginning Tomorrow The Plymouth will leave
Pier No Is. North River. at Murrsy-st, and the
City of Lowell from Pier No. 36. North River. at
Spring-st each boat leaving at $50 a. m A band
will go with each steamer.
The Plymouth and the City of Lowell are pro-
vided with open promenade decks and saloons an,
staterooms and are adapted for outside service. y
limited number of tickets will he sold at 80 edch
They may he obtained at wharf ticket offices; also
at Cooks offices and the office OF the Raymond d
Whitcomb Company. No q Union Square.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25

ing this must report the alteration to the measurer
the clubhouse by 10 p. m. or the day before the
race following such alteration, and must arrange
with him for remeasurement and, If required. be
in the Erie Basin by o'clock a. m of the day of
said race, and there remain until O'Clock a. m. II
necessary for purposes of remeasurement
If either yacht decreases her measurements for
sailing length in any way in order TO profit thereby
In time allowance in any race, she must obtain n
remeasurement by special appointment before such
race or notify the measurer and he at his disposi-
ton as above described
A measurement taken. as provided above shall be
final and not be subject to protest by either party
In event of the meaSurer beng unable TO obtain
a mea surement which he considers accurate before
a race Il remeasurement shall be taken
possible after the
Marking the Load Water I.ine.-Distinct marks
shall be placed the load water line at the bow
and as far aft a possible each vessel
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25
CAPTAINS MUST OBEY RULES
COMMANDER OF YACHT RACE PATROL
FLEET SAYS IGNORANCE NO EXCUSE
FOR EXCURSION BOATS

Captain Walker of the Revenue Cutter Service,
who will command the patrol fleet for the yacht
races says that it will he we'll for those command
ers of steam and sailing craft attending the races
to fsmarze themselves thoroughly with the regu-
latons governing all vessels as laid down by the
Revenue Cutter Service He declares that ignor-
ance will be no excuse for any violations of these
regulations Captains may obtain plenty Of printed
copies from Captain Stoddard at the Barge Office
he says. and no vessel should go out to Sandy
Hook Lightshp without copy on board
Any infringement of the rules will subject the
offending vessel the penalty of returning at once
the city, having the name Of the vessel noted
and her commander dealt with subsequently.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25
COLUMBIA 70 USE POLO GROUNDS.

Columbia's football team will play this seasons
games at the Polo Grounds instead Of at Manhattan
Field, heretofore. A contract to have been
signed yesterday with Andrew Freedman, but the
Columbia representative did not appear. The a
son for the change could not be learned yesterday
Columbia had Manhattan Field last season, and
there was great hubbub over unpaid rent The
debt was settled however, and any friction that
may have arisen with Andrew Freedman could
scarcely be avoided by obtaining the Polo Grounds
as he has control of them well OF Manhattan
Field.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25
DECREASE IN CUBAN CUSTOMS RECEIPTS

Washington. Sept. 24-Tne Division OF lnsuiar
Affairs of the War Department has prepared FOR
publication Il statement of receipts from all sources
at the several custom houses in Cuba for the seven
months ended July 81 1901. compared with the
same period OF 1900 and 1899. The statement shows
that the total receipts from customs sources In
the nnonths ended July 81 1901. were SS,lS',-
39 IL for the period of 1%o 49, $40 ess A. and
ls9e S. III. 76o 50.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25
IN .NEuORY OF NKINLEY
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE PF.
PUBLICAN CITY CONVENTION
SPEECH OF MR. WOODRCFF.

AS the Republican City Convention was abou,
TO adjourn last night State Senator EIsberg sAn-
to the platform the following resolutions wbicb
were read. and were adopted by unanimous
rising vote:
Resolved. That the members of this conva,
tion profoundly deplOre the crime against civil;
cation that resulted in the death of WiiIiar,
Mckinley. 1t instigated b- a malice tba,
looked beyond its victim. and struck al every
government that now exists or can be devised
1t is the wonder and COnSteTnation of the uni
verse that such principles as this crime cOnfesSas
can exist in q land where every citizen has an
equal voice IL making and In enforcing the law
Resolved. That in the death of William Nrc
kinney this nation has lost of it's best ana
9obiest citizens and one of the greatest OF ire
Presidents. in life and in death he was an ev
ample Of admirable manhood His public ser
vice, which began in the hour of the countrv's
Gravest peril. las covered a period within which
its prosperity has attained the greatest haieh+
that has ever been reached by any nation in anr
af-o; and the personal labor of William McKin
lev in securing To the American Government this
unsNanpcd blessing is the praise of all his
CoUntrymen
Resolved. That mark of sffectionate rA
spect to his memory this convention do now ad-
journ.
In his address to the convention earlier in the
evening. Iieutenant-Ciovernor Woodruff, the
permanent chairman. said:
The nation has lost chief executive who
50 CCnNiued l0VelneSS Of private life with the
grandeur Of public character that his name will
he ershrinsd forever IN the hearts of his fellow
cCUntryHuen and live until the end of time on the
most brilliantly Illuminated PAGE of American
man who the first Republican President Of
the United States
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25
YACHT RACING EXCURSIONS.

Beebe Brothers, the Sandy Hook pilots. will take
out the Sound steamer Shinnecock for the inter
national yacht races. The Shinnecock is large
excursion boat adapted for goins outside, ana VIII
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25
LEADERS DOWN NEW-YGRK.
A LOOSELY PLAYED GAME AT THE SMOKY
CITY-SCORE II TO o

Pttsburg, Sept. 2t-Pittsburg made five runs o'f
MCGEE in the frst and eight in the off Phyle
For the balance Of the game Smith held them down
10 three hits and Merrtt's debut un-
fortunate. inasmuCh as his team played Carelessly
behind him allowed hits that should have been
outs. Attendance 300. Score
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25
HARNESS RACING.
NEIGHBOR GIRL WINS 2:19 PACE AT
CINCINNATI AND HAROLD n.
THE 2:OS PACE

Cincinnati Sept 2-In one two. three order
der the card for the sixth day of the Oakley Park
Grand Circuit meeting disposed of The
weather delightful. the track in fair condi-
tion and the attendance about thousand.
Gloria and Reelected came out first for the de-
cision Of the 2:23 trot in which five heats were
New-York tribune., 1901-09-25
La WN TENNIS.

RAPID PROGRESS IN THE HUDSON
RIVER TOURNAMENT AT YONKERS
Yonkers. y. Y. Sept. % (speciaD--Rapid progress
made here this afternoon in the Hudson River
championship tennis tournament which opened