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New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
BROOKWELL,
HARNESS MAKER
n WEST THIRTIETH STREET
YACHTING.
ARMED MEN GUARD BRISTOL YARDS.
CAPTAIN NAT HERREsHOFF AFRAID OF
FIREBUGs-woRK ON THE CUP

Bristol. r. l.. Feb. (speciaD-The great amount
OF steel bracing which is being put into the hull
Of the Cup defender. building at Herreshofr's
carry much more sail than any OF her predecessors
The steelwOrkers have not yet finished putting in
the bracing of the amidship section but it already
shows greater number Of steel straps and struts
than were ever put into q racing yacht. The brac-
ing is put in both horizontally and diagonalIy and
has the appearance of being able to withstand any
strain which the largest sails can possibly bring
upon it, Though only few OF the smaller frames
in the forward and after sections have been set
up. the great number Of steel scraps lying the
floor OF the construction shop indicates that the
bow and stern frames will have more bracing than
usual All this means added weight for the hull
but the greater beam and hatter floor. which the
midship section frames show. is calculated give
yet plates have been fitted TO the frames, though
many Of them have been cut to size.
In the sail loft a force OF fifteen sailmakers is
busy One suit Of sails for the trial has been
completed, but the material for the greater part
OF the racing sails has not yet arrived. Good
progress is being made on the steel spars and two
sections of the mainmast have been riveted to-
gether The mast is twenty-one inches In diameter
the heel
The designer Captain Nat Herreshoff is getting
very nervous account of the presence or an IN
cendiary in town. There have been several hres
which Indicate plainly the work OF a hrehug. ana
il is feared that the Herreshof shops VIII be
the next buildings TO get his attention Reaizlng
the utmost irFeparable damage which a nre Would
occa sion In the construction shop at present tne
designer has doubled the force Of night Watchnen
and has armed them with revolvers- They are
and TO use their pistols. II necessary. TO protect
he
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
ATHLETICS.
BATTERY GAMES AND RECEPTION DRAW
MANY SPECTATORS.

An Invitation set OF athletic games and a recep-
ton were held by Battery Athletic Association
OF the 18th Regiment, Heavy Artillery. last evening
at their arnory. Sumner and jefferson aves,
Brooklyn Members and their friends TO the num-
Der Of about two thousand were present The en-
tries large IN some Of the contests that II
took several heats before they could be decided.
The first race wsS the seventy five yard dash. and
r NJ. Underwood. with handicap Of six yards
won by a small margin. II. u. Thompson, with
seven yards finished second. few inches before
the scratch man. William Rowan.
The scratch men failed TO get a place IN the $50
yard run. and e. Y. Beecher, with a ten-yard han
dicap. won. r. NJ. Underwood finished third from
the hf:sen-yard mark
The sack race was run In heats. and n. S Nc
Icod, who won the fastest heat, looked like
winner In the final. until about five yards from the
tape when William ID. Mccormick and L. MegrOz
forged ahead. the former winning by about q foot
William ID. Mccormick his second race of
the evening from scratch I'm the 220-yard hurdle.
The only bicycle race was three-mile pursuit.
which was won by J. Dougherty. j. karkella
second.
The Beecher brothers ran coupled in the three
legged race and they won by about two feet from
Rowan and Mccormick.
William Rowan, scratch. the 4i0-yard
easily from big field. The summaries:
seyenty -hve yard handicap. final heat--won by
r. NJ Underwood % yeardsJ; II G. Thompson q yardsj
Eight hundred and eighty yard run. handtcap-Wou by
C. Y. Beecher 90 yards H. Hillman 90 yards second;
Seyenty-hve yard sack race-Won by William ID.
Cormck: L. Megroz. second: N 5. Mcleod. third. Time
Two hundred and twenty yard hurdle handIcap--won
by ". D. Mccormick scratch): L r. Paris Q5 YARDS.
Three mile bicycle pursuit rHceWon Dou4,herty:
J. KHrkella, second; l. Mesroz, third. Time 34s
wm sH as aR9 5y { a6 ma laT sseon S
II. Thompson "a yardsl. third. Time-O:54
Beecher and G Y Beecher: William Rowan ana VIII
lam ID. Mccormick. second Time-O:lOts.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
FIREMEN OVERCOME BY SMOKE.
CARRIED FROM A BURNING BASEMENT BY
THEIR FELLOwS-OTHER REsCUEs

Two hremen were overcome by smoke and prop
erty worth $1,000 was destroyed last night fire
IN the basement Of the four story apartment house
No 525 Park-ave-. near Sxty-frst-st The injured
men were William Douth and Richard Lawler. OF
f-hglhe No 5s They were carrying d line into the
basement when smoke got the best Of them and
they dropped. Captain King Of Engine No. &c. and
Fireman Billy" Roach. Of Engine No. 9. went in
ana carried them out. They taken the
iresby ter-an Hospital. Dr. Cooney said both would
captain King had sent in a third alarm. Chief
1roker ana the East Sixty-seventh-st. station
serves turned out. The apartments burned We're
occupied by the janitor John Hatcliffe
The house is known The Parkside II is
owned by Mrs. Van Cortlandt de Peyster Field. who
rents II 10 ten families and devotes the income TO
the Door Of Hope, refuge for women just around
the corner in SiNty-rst-St. and other charities
Living on the fourth floor OF the Parkside are
Mr.. and Mrs. de Regnaud the latter a concert
singer. She rescued several birds and other pets
at considerable peril
Mrs. John F. Bailey came from the fourth the
second floor. and was about TO jump when Chief
Croker had ladder run up. Lieutenant Graham
carried the excited woman down. Miss Catharine
Looney. secretary Of Mrs. Field. became hystercal
and was carried out by Fireman Roach 1t was
his second rescue.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
GOLF.
ADMINISTRATION OF THE VAN
CORTLANDT LINKS

Tammany's administration of the public links at
van Cortiandt Park has been the cause of
peated complaints on the part of local golf players
out stll more serious side the matter has been
given by recent statements in The Chicago POST
while the paper referred to does not name it's in
formant, IL quotes significantly from a ''profes-
slonaI who has had charge OF the Van COrtlandt
INKS and TO those familiar with the history OF
fhe course the meaning of this is obvious. Tom
BehdeloW has recently gone TO Chicago from this
SorlIahdt grounds who could speak with intimate
knowledge of its Management. Ben6elow
tihe the superintendent there. and IS undoubtedly
the man referred to. He the first APP
pointed to the place, and was carried on the paw
rolls as superintendent salary OF 200 a year
Not long after he gave up the place to into the
eoH goods business. but subsequently made strenu-
Gus eHorts 10 be reappolnted and his failure may
account for the present attack At any rate II has
cIedteu VIDE interest among golfers in this city,
VINO feel that anything which has to do with the
pubic links affects them In vital point.
Iammany,' says the paper in question. has not
overlooked an opportunity TO place its heelerS on
the van COrtlandt Park payroll One of the pro-
IesSionaIs who had charge of the public links said
ne learned at least fifty men had been assigned TO
work on the park course, but he seldom saw
majority or these political appointees. Yet every
Dy each employe untallied' opposite the names OF
men he never saw working some one at the ad-
Hlnlstr$at1on office, he said, checked in the names
as Workmen entitled to draw pay Van Cortlandt
,uiarlIles make the course costly one for the
people to keep up"
II Bendelow is the authority for these charges
local players believe he should be induced come
OUT boldly and tell what he knows regarding the
workings of the Tammany regime. They regard IL
a. an opportunity TO probe the matter to the bot
city does not make itself apparent in an improved
condition of the course.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
CHRISTIAN EyDEAToR ANyITERSART.
TABLET UNVEILED AT PORTLAND. WHERE TIE
FIRST SOCIETY WAS FORMED.

Portland, Me, Feb To-day witnessed the
crowning incident OF the four days meeting OF the
Young Peoples Society Of Christian Endeavor. in
observance of the twentieth anniversary Of the
organization OF the first society when bronze
memorial tablet unveiled Williston Church.
the birthplace OF the movement.
The unveiling ceremony was witnessed by large
gathering. including the Rev. DR. Francis Z. Clark
founder OF the society. and many others who have
become widely known in the work. Several OF the
charter members. who twenty years ago organized
the original society IN the parsonage of Williston
Church, were in attendance. The unveiling cere-
mony was held Ia the open air.
The tablet draped with the Stars and Stripes
the Union Jack and the red and white coors Of the
EndeaVor society. General Secretary John Willis
Baer, OF the United Society, was the memorialist
and unveiled the tablet.
The designer of the tablet is H. B. Pennel. OF
Boston. who when a boy lived in Portland. and
OF the first leaders OF the Christian En-
deavor prayer meetings in Williston Church.
The tablet is Of bronze and weighs fifteen hun
dred pounds. II IS the gift OF Christian Endeayor
ers in America, Europe. Asia, Africa and Australia
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
Pennsylvania
HEFFLEY SCHOOL TEAM THE vICTORs.
DEFEATS ORIENTAL ATHLETIC CLUB SEVEN
IN FAST GAME.

The HeHey School hockey team defeated the
Oriental Athletic Club seven by a score Of goals
TO ? at the ClermOnt Avenue Rink last night The
game was fast from start 10 finish.
In the early part Of the game Bullen shot goal
for Hehley a pass from Ryan, who got the
puck out of a scrimmage. Kennedy made the sec
ond goal for Hefiiey on a pass from Niven, who
carried the puck from the far side Of the rink
Kennedy shot the third goal for Hefhey. Hobitz,
OF the Oriental scored goal on pass from W hlte
In the second half Bullen scored goal for his
team. After a few minutes Bush scored twice
in rapid succession. HoblitZ. OF the Oriental Ath-
letic Club scored the second and last goal for his
team The lineup:
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
BERKELEY WON AT HOCKEY.

The hockey teams from Columbia Institute and
Berkeley School yesterday afternoon AZ the St
Nicholas Rink In the second game OF the New-Nork
Interscholastic League The Berkeley School play
ers won by the score OF 10 l. The play was fast
for Echoolboys and the team work OF the forwards
on the Berkeley line good. soon after play
began the puck sent into the Columbia lnst-
tute territory. and Raynor shot goal. Soon after
c. Roome added the second point 20 Berkeley
score on a pass from Mohlman. Before the half
was Hamilton scored goal for Columbia In
stltute.
made a goal for Berkeley. while the Columbia In
stitute boys failed TO score The lineup:
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
OFFER OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES.

sutro Bros. & Co. No. 5s Broadway. offer to-day
some attractive investment securities. They in
clude FIRST mortgage gold bonds, consolidated and
general mortgage bonds. collateral trust mortgage
md refundng gold bonds. The companies repre-
sented by these securities the Chicago and Alton
Railroad Milwaukee. Lake Shore and Western
Railroad Pittsburg, Cincinnati. Chicago and St
Louis Railway. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Atchi-
son. Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Brooklyn Union
Elevated Company, Western Union Telegraph Com
pany Chicago and Alton Railroad. Texas and Pac-
cihe Railway. Southern Pacific Company. West
chester Lighting Company and many others.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
BALL PLAYERS MEET.
INSTRUCTED NOT TO SIGN WITH NATIONAL
LEAGUE.

Cleveland Ohio Feb 2-The lobby OF the Hoi-
ienden Hotel early to-day was thrOnged with base
ball players from the National. American and East
ern leagues, who came to this city to attend tbs
first regular meeting of the Players Protective As
ISOLATION.
Shortly afte~ noon the Executive Committee con-
cIuded its session and President thinner announced
that no PLAYER who had 70 attend the meet
ing would refused admittance The delegates
were then called order in regular session. Prest-
dent thinner explained the plans for organizat ton
as recommended by the Executive Committee
Interviews with majority Of the players at
tending the meeting indicate that they
imous in the determination 10 force the National
League to accord them all that the American
League has granted them.
The cases Of all the members reported have
violated any OF the rules Of the association have
been referred to the Grievance Committee 10 .
acted on after investigation.
Members last year played in the American
League are authorized 10 sign for the coming
in that league only the new contract agreed
upon between the league and the association All
such members advised 10 send their contracts
TO the associations attorney for inspection before
signing.
No member shall sign contract TO play in the
National League, the Eastern League the Amer
lean Association until further instructions
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
vARDoN MAY SAIL THIS MONTH.

II Is reported that Harry Vardon will return 10
this country In company with David Brown. who is
TO be the new professional at the Fox Hills Golf
Club. of Staten Island. Vardon is now at his
home I'm Caution England. where he is arranging
MS business affairs with a view to leaving for
America early this month In a recent letter to a
prominent golfer Of this section he states that he
VIII NOT De competitor In the English open cham
2ionship. as he has been re-engaged by the firm
for which he toured the United States last season.
shortly arter his arrival he will visit Florida for
a rev weeks. playing exhibition matches most
or the East Coast courses. AS the novelty Of these
exhibitions has, in large measure, off, IL is
not unlikely that he may devote himself actively
70 the manufacture Of golf clubs. a field in which
ne mas already gained some distinction Should
ne fail to appear I'm the English open championship.
MS great rival, Taylor. will undoubtedly win the
utie. Keen regret is being expressed by the Eng
iish GolhnG periodicals over the prospect Of his de-
parture, but NardOn is professional. and among
professionals finance counts for more than senti-
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
ROAD DRIVERS ASSOCIATION.
THE DEFINITION OF AN AMATEUR DRIVER,
OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED

At the meeting Of the Road Drivers Association
At the Rossmore Hotel last night n definition OF
an amateur driver adopted The associa-
ton will recognize such only men who have
never trained driven for living or taken pay
for such services, and who. after this month must
not race against any professional, drive horse
in professional lace, receive any rewards other
than a ribbon emblem for amateurs. the ques-
ton OF taking or not taking gate money not TO
enter into the matter. The constitution also
amended so as to provide for a board of directors
or nifty persons. with executive committee Of
twenty The Executive Committee authorized
10 arrange for n parade. to take place probably
next May. The dues OF the organization were
raised from 81 10 s..
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
6orses auo Carriages.

"UheFe there's % aciN
there's "a rGB" to proce
that BrOO&tceU IS max
ing the best Harness, for
he triU 0iadiy send to
any stable jn NeIr York
City "a set Of Harness
TOR comparison tc6th
that Of any other firm.
HIS prices. quality con-
SjdeFed. are the tOtCest
and appointments are
correct.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
SWIMMING FINALS DECIDED.

KnrcKERBocKER ATHLETIC CLUB AQUATIC
RACES FURNISH PLENTY OF SPORT.
The finals in the swimming matches at the
Knickerbocker Athletic Club were held last evening
The finishes were close In addition 20 these fifty
yard candle race was on the programme for three
clases The Glass A race was won by L A. Good
win the class R by c. Greenhall and the Class c
by H. A Casson The summaries;
(4OO feet. handicap)-won by L D. 3. Handey
% seconds: L. A Goodwin, second W c Miller third
Tme-154
Glass GoO yards. handicap)-Won by H. Broeker
(scratch). third. Time-1:27
Class (hfty yards handicap)-Won by j A Larendon
g ssconds); Walker 90 seconds) second c. Higgins
(scratch). third. Time-O:50
Candle race feet. Class Avon by L. A. Goodwin
q seconds; L. D. B. Handley q seconds. second: J.
Ruddy q seconds third. Tme-O:2l%
Class B-won by c. GreenhaH (scratch); H Brocker
(scratch), second; J. Ennis q secondl third T1neOS6
Class C-Won by II. A. casson a seconds)s c. T. Os-
burn (scratch). r. Walker Is seconds third
Tlms-oSd
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
ADMIRAL. SAMPSON VISITS YACHT.
NAVAL OFFICIALS INSPECT THE LAWSON CUP
DEFENDER AT BOSTON.

Boston, Feb. Among the visitors at the At
Iantic works to-day, where the Lawson Cup de-
fender is in process Of construction, was kear-Ad-
uliral Sampson Of the Navy Yard. accompanied by
Naval Constructor Baxter and Commander kear-
ney OF the Steam Engineering Department
The party visited the yard at the invitation OF
Mr. Lawson and spent considerable time looking
over the plans Of the boat and the frames which
have been bent Mr. Crowninshield the designer,
was unable to be present. but later he met Con-
structor Baxter and explained many Of the details
Mr. Baxter would express any opinion as 70
good one saving that he had doubt OF her
ability to carry the enormous sail spread planned
for her. T.. -. -.
From present Indications IL looks as II the boat
would be launched in the early part OF May, ana
he abe to go on her trial trip two or three weeks
later According this she should be ready Tor
sea about three weeks later than the boat oulolns
at Bristol
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

Lawley has just completed a 5O-foot steel yacht
In the record time Of five weeks. For this style OF
boat he generally takes two and a half months
But this one had to be at New-York in time to be
hoisted on the decks OF the steamer Prinz Frederick
Hendrick. of the Royal Dutch West India Mail
Line. which was expected by the builders to start
FOR South America yesterday. She was designed
by T. S; Poekel for Laurence B. Gray. of Boston, to
Is interested IN coa! mines there. and has had the
waters Of the Srrinam River. Sne is OF go horse
power and has II feet OF beam and feet draught.
the rear, so that the propeller may work IN the
her wheel through grounding striking sunken
HInoers; and the idea is valuable and novel one
Tor shallow waters.
Frank ]. Miller. who has been an officer on tina
schooners Constellation. Volunteer Marguerite and
other we'll known yachts. has been appointed to
the place Of second mate on the Lawson defender
by choice Of Captain Han. The officers OF this
advisory captain; Harry Half. first mate; Frank ].
Miller. second mate
The sream yacht Margarita designed By
Watson for Anthony j. DrexeI. Of the New-York
Yacht Club. is now her first voyage out. and
day. According TO David Barrie who went through
her fortnight ago at Southampton. this boat has
the hnest interior OF any yet launched
Howard Gould has ordered from Westmacott &
Stewart a sloop OF about % feet racing length
for small sailing in the harbors near which tho
steam yacht Niagara may be anchored. II viii be
carried in the davits of the Niagara. The yacht
Is being built az St. Heens. in the Isle Of Wight
II is said that an American yachtsman has pur-
chased Mr.. Kenneth Clark's Khama. Her 65 rating,
class seems have gone TO pieces in England or
rather Is coming in pieces to America.
Henry S. Rednond's 90-foot yawl Aisa Is now
taken in hand to be fitted out for her voyage TO
New-YOrk She IS at Fay's at NOrtham.
ANNUAL MEETING AND DINNER.
o. W. Meyrowitz. secretary OF The New-RocheIle
Yacht Club. gives notice that the annual meeting
for the election Of officers and the annual dinner
Of the club Will be held at the Yachtmans Club No
a West Forty -third-st., tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
GUY W. MALLON PRESIDENT.

The Cincinnati Trust Company. which began
business In December with capital OF $4,000 and
a surplus OF 10000. has completed its organization
by the election OF Guy W. Mallon president
IN the temporary organization W. B. Carpenter
president. ar d Mr.. Maon. who formed the
company acted as vice president and counsel.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
0-i.rtal A {
Hemey 8 ho0l
KILLED IN A HOCKEY MATCH

Toronto. ont. Feb. "A dispatch from winni-
peg 10 The World" says:
Fritz Barron a clerk in the Dominion Bank. was
killed in a hockey match with the MeTGhants
Bank team al the AudsDTiuua last night. He was
a son OF Judge J. A. BsETon Of Strattord, ont.
formerly Member Of Parliament for North VIC
toria- The young twenty-five years Old
The puck hit him IN the solar pleXus. and he
never spoke
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
THE HARTFORD FUTCRITY.

The Fasig-T Upton Company yesterday announced
that the Charter Oak Park Driving Association. at
Hartford Conn, has opened up futurity for foals
of 1901. The purse viii be S11,Oo0. The annual GUS
tom has previously been TO give $4,000 purse but
this year the nominator of the winner vii aga
81 600 The entries will close March 10. WITH K NJ
Stalker secretary, Fasig-Tipton Company So""
York. The nominating fee ts 81
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
HORSES GO ABROAD.

Eugene E Fish. OF Paris. Ky. shipped to-day on
the Atlantic Transport Line steamship Mesaba the
following horses: Imp. Asceticism. b. m. eleven
years old by Hermit-Perdition: Imp. Black Cap.
b. m six years old. by Royal Hampton-Oriole.
The former was purchased at the DAILY sale for
$3.50 and the latter for $500
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
RINK no l
SKATES A FAST QUARTER MILE

Harry p. Mcdonald. Of HefIey School made the
fastest quarter mile ever skated at the Clermont-
ave. rink last evening. his time being 43 I-5 sec
onds There over twenty-four starters in
the half mile novice race. which was won by A
Erickson in ] 53 80 w. Casey second and
A. w. Burch third.
J. Kearney won the mile handicap from scratch
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

An Informal smoker and reception was held
last night at the University OF Pennsylvania Club.
No. a West Forty-fourth-st., in honor OF the
hockey team OF the university. which was defeated
by the Yale team last evening. Dr. William d.
Tracy chairman OF the Entertainment Committee
of the club. looked after the comfort OF the visit
ors. H. r. Wen, +. r. Siegel. \. Lacey Baker and
John c. Robb among those present.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
CYCLING.
AFFAIRS OF THE ASSOCIATED CYCLING
CLTRS

AFFAIRS OF THE ASSOCIATED CYCLING
CLUBS.
The annual dinner of the Associated Cycling
Clubs of New-York viii be held at the KnIcker-
booker Athletic Club this year. The date has been
selected by the committee having the matter IN
charge, and viii be announced at the next meeting
of the association Some Of the brightest speakers
in the wheeling world will respond to the tOaStS
prepared for the dinner.
The Associated Cycling Clubs OF New-York VIII
offer challenge trophy for a bowling tournament,
to be promoted by the association. beginning next
month. Every club of the association Will enter
new team and a schedule Of games will be ar
ranged that will extend far into the spring. At the
last meeting q committee was appointed 70 take
charge of this tournament, consisting OF MessrS.
Wheeler, Becker and StinsOn
The Greenwich Wheelmen have elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year: Sylvester r
Nein. president; Mortimer Meade. vice-presidents
John ]. Murphy. jr.. treasurer John V. Allen.
retary; William Lozer captain; William IrOnsides.
first lieutenant; Joseph McGrath. second HeUten-
ant; Edward Marshal color bearer; Nelson McIn-
tyre and David Frank three year directors; Will
lam A. WhelpIey and George s Deshay. two year
directors: William Gallagher Charles f. Soria and
Edward Foster. one year directors; Dixie Hines.
Clarence A Mcclure and Nelson Mcintyre. AssOci-
ated Cycling Club delegates. The following COM
mittee charmen have been appointed: George 8.
Deshay. chairman Board Of Directors; w. A.
Nhelpey chairman House Committee: Dixie
Hines Chairman Press Committee. The other COM
mittees will be appointed after the next meeting OF
the club.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
DESMOND NOT DRAWING PAY.

Deputy Chief Mclaughlin, of Brooklyn. told
tribune reporter last evening that Detective Tim
othy Desmond. who killed James T. MeMullen on
december l6. had been suspended about that time,