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New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
ABANDONED AT SEA.
CREW OF THE ALBERT MASON RESCUED
BY THE STEAMER SAN JUAN.

Had the officers and crew OF the three masted
American coastng schooner Albert Mason followed
the example of the long cared black cat Peter the
pet OF the crew. and left the vessel before she
sailed from Norfolk January 16, there would be
floating less derelict in the Atlantic Ocean to
disturb the minds OF navigators. George Russell
the colored cook the schooner. had sufficient
'hindsight'' when the winds and the waves threat
ened engulf the vessel OF the Georgia coast to
think OF this, and went about saying Il tol you;
soon a black cat Iebes de ship dar's trubhle In
sto''
The steamer San Juan which arrived here from
San Juan yesterday brought the crew OF the
schooner. which they abandoned last Sunday about
one hundred and eighty miles southeast Of Cape
Hatteras Those rescued were Captain L. J. Klein
ingham. Samuel Broadway, the mate; George Rus
sell, the cook. and Thomas Olsen James Allen and
Henry Robinson. seamen. They did not save any
thing from their vessel.
Captain Kenngham told this story OF the vessels
experiences yesterday afternoon. The Albert
Mason, ne said, left Norfolk. Va. January l6
for New-YOrk, with full cargo the hold and a
large deckoad OF poplar lumber consigned 70 J.
W Warner of No 253 Broadway. The vessel had
favorable weather until January IS. when, in the
neighborhood o: Winter Quarter ShOal. gale
sprang up from the northwest. Her deck cargo
shifted. carrying awav part of her starboard
rail and giving her list. She began 10 leak the
deck seams opened and the lumber began 10 pound.
The leak could not be discovered, but II was found
that by stufing mattress down into the centre
the vessel before the wind toward the south
she made little water, but whenever she tried
10 beat the leaking increased. After blowing for
thirty-SX hours the gale moderated. and an effort
made return the vessel 10 her course. She
headed up. and succeeded in getting within
sixty miles OF the Georgia coast. when another
gale She Obliged To turn and run before
it. A heavy green sea swept over the stern carry
ing away the only boat and breaking the tiiler.
This was repaired. but January - the tIller
broke again All that could be done now was 10
set canvas 10 steady the vessel. The fore
staysaiI and jib had been carried away. and
schooner
bad shape by the next day. The deck had begun
TO heaVe the bulwarks were gone. and the vessel
was slowly filling The crew were put on half
ratiOns and the flag union down. on January
q the san Juan sighted TWO miles away
the southeast The steamer replied TO the distress
signal. and OF her boats with Mate T. =.
McCauder in charge. was lowered and rowed 10
the schooner
The rescue was attended with some danger, as
IL with difficulty that the could be
brought alongside OF the steamer the heaVlnE
withoa- smashing II against her iron side. II
did suffer ONE damage. The passengers the
San Juan made up purse OF 1927. which was
divided among the resCuers and the rescued
The schooner old craft, having been built
at Patchogue Long Island, In 1851 She registered
27l
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31

RELATIVE OF MALISTER. CAMPBELL
DEATH AND KERR VISIT THEM
IN PATTERSON JAIL.

Paterson, y. J.. Jan. 30 (speciaD.-NIany of the
relatives OF McAlister, Kerr Campbell and Death
visited the prisoners at the county jail to-day to
bid them farewell, il is uncertain when the
Sheriff Will take them 10 the State prison. The
Sheriff declines to announce the time when ne will
take the to Trenton as he wishes TO avoid a
demonstration.
Mrs. Campbell was one of the visitors. The inter
view with her son was pathetic. IL was the first
time she had seen him since d few days after his
arrest. She kissed him affectionately, and prom
lsed 10 visit him in the State prison. Campbell
was IN tears. Deaths father also called him.
An unknown woman called on McAlister and had a
long talk with him McAlister's father also called
All the prisoners received food from their relatives
to-day. kerr's brother and brother-in-law called
on MIN, as usual and told him of the condition of
his father, which continues unchanged His death
Is expected at any time.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
NUTINY AT ST. HELENA.
WEST INDIAN TROOPS. GUARDING BOER
PRISONERS MAKE A RAID ON
THE TOWN

London Jan. 3O-The West Indian troops sta
toned at the island of St. Helena where General
Cronje and large number OF Beers held prison
ers mutinied early in the month made raid on
the town, terrorized the inhabitants injured many
of them defied their officers and were only sub
dued when faced by the MuZzles OF rifles. The
censor suppressed the news, but The Associated
Press has received the story by mail The trouble
started with the night of January be-
tween some bIuejackets and party Of the West
Indians.
On the following night the West Indians broke
out of barracks and went through the town with
clubs and razors tied to sticks. They ran amuck'
cutting and beating women. children anc men IN
dscrin nateIy and attacked the Sailors Rest, tear
ing out the doors and windows All the efforts OF
the officers suppress the muttneers were futile
When ordered the camp they refused to obey.
and threatened to blow up the Gown with dynamite.
A strong naval force landed. the available
rroOps were collected and the streets were paraded
and guarded all night long AT daybreak the troops
were drawn up with loaded rifles in front or the
pIace where the West Indians were barrtcaded-
The latter were ordered surrender, and were
informed If they did do so they would be fred
Iinor The unutfneers were finally cOwed and were
IIntII a troopship arrives TO remove them
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
STOCK BROKERS LIABLE FOR DAMAGES.
VERDICT AWARDED WHERE TRANSACTIONS DO
NOT ACTUALLY TAKE PLACE IN
MASSACHUSETTS.
MASSACHUSETTS

Worcester Mass. Jan. 3o.-An important decision
which will affect nearly every stock broker In the
Commonwealth was rendered this morning in the
Superior Court by the jury in the cases of DR.
Iamson Allen against Fuller, Titon & Co. stock
brokers' and Leonard r., Allen against the same
firm. The verdict amounted TO neariy $4,000 for
the plaintiffs being the amount each had lost In
marginal transactions in stocks. with interest to
date.
The cases have excited widespread interest among
brokers and investors alike involving as they a.
the Interpretation of the statute which provides
that persons losing in stock TRANSACTIONS Where
the stock was not actually bought or sold and de-
livered recover the money paid to the broker.
The cases will be appealed to the Supreme Court.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
TRIES SUICIDE IN i HOTEL
LEAVES a LETTER FOR c. r, MANCHESTER. AND
REFUSES TO GIVE HER NAME.

LEAVES A LETTER FOR G. r. MANCHESTER. AND
REFUSES TO GIVE HER NAME
A fashionably dressed. handsome young woman.
a bout twenty years old. who had engaged room at
the Park View Hotel No. 55 West Forty-second-st,
Al noon yesterday attempted suicide an hour after
by taking chIoroform. She was removed TO the
Flower Hospital in great agony. Her condition was
said TO be precarious. The young woman engaged
a 81 room for the day. remarking that she could
not go shopping, the weather was too stormy,
and she preferred TO stay indoors She registered
as Mrs G Patterson. No. 1853 Chestnut-st, Phila-
dephia and was assigned TO room No 6S on the
third floor She TO the room, and seemed 10
he in good spirits About ! o'clock one OF the
guests on the same floor told the elevator boy that
he thought the occupant of Room No So was in
trouble The boy informed the clerk. who forced
the door open. and found the woman lying, fully
dressed on the bed with empty vial which had
contained chloform in her hand
on the bureau in the room was a letter addressed %
IN care of q Z Manchester, No. l0s East t4lsh-
teenth-st" The only Manchester at that ADDRESS
which is the Hotel Florence, il G. X Manchester,
secretary OF the Republican County &c Gommttee'
and he was of the city last night. The woman,
who was conscious on her removal from the hotei
refused 10 give her real name TO either the police
or the ambulance surgeon.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
FUNERAL or GIUSEPPE VERDI

Milan Ian SO-The funeral OF Verdi took place
This morning All the authorities followed the bier.
The ceremony simple. but most impressive.
owing to the silent homage Of the popu!ace who
were present at the services in immense numbers
The body was borne from the house at CLOCK
.5 zvas nIaced in a modest funeral car. which, fol-
lowed by A few intimate friends proceeded TO the
church of St Francis. the FACADE of which bore
the inscription:
Peace TO the Soul of Giuseppe Verdi"
The religious ceremony lasted only five minutes.
Than \ PROCESSION was formed, headed by priests
ga With fremen marching beside the car, which
Was followed by friends OF the dead man. the local
a,,bortties and leading citizens. bareheaded.
-, concourse lined the route. and people even
49, - the trees get glimpses Of the process
go, several houses were draped with mourning.
O ~ arrival Of the body at the cemetery the
-oI,,5 ,yas so large that two squadrons of cdrbi-
rs mere una BILE keep open space around the
.ssT5a The body Of the composer was buried
SSli1hout ceremony. and there were no speeches
,ada
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
YALE FACULTY CHANGES MADE.
GIFT or 100000 REcBTvED FOR a NEW BUILDING
FOR THE MEDICAL school.

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FOR THE MEDICAL SCHOOL.
New-Haven. Conn. Jan. 30.--The Yale University
Corporation held its midwinter meeting in this city
to-day. Senator Chauncey VI. Depew. Governor
George p. Mclean and Lieutenant-Ciovernor Z. o.
keeler We're the only absentees.
Alfred L. Ripley. vice-presdent Of the National
Hide and Leather Bank. Boston. was made 4 mem
of the Prudential Committee TO succeed the late
Buchanan Winthrop.
The corporation voted ratify certain changes
in the curriculum. recommended by the academic
faculty. which allow greater freedom OF electives
in sophomore year and do away with the compul-
sorry study Of psychology in the junior year. The
following changes in the university faculty were
made:
Professor +. X. Sanders transferred from the
academic department the department OF the
ology to fill the new chair in biblical history and
archaeology.
Dr. Edward V Reynolds will be appointed pro-
fessor In the Law School. give instruction in
constitutional law and civil government DR. Ray
nolds has for a number of years been instructor in
municipal law and lecturer in political science and
Professor WiIIiston Walker, of the Hartford The
illogical Seminary, was elected 70 the Titus street
professorship of ecclesiastical history in the Dt-
BY his own request Professor George T I.add was
transferred from the faculty of the academic
department to that of the Graduate Schools. Pro
fessor Iadd holds the chair OF moral philosophy
Two important contributions were announced one
Isfe Roberi the aender Class OF sS of Provdence
r. L. to found scholarship in the academic de-
Also the receipt of 100000 from an ANONYMOUS
giver to construct new building for the Medical
School The building is to be known the Clinical
Building and will contain fully equipped dispen-
II was also reported that the memorial gateway
TO he erected by the members of the class OF se for
Messrs Gheney ana Ives st Ge betWeen ss b1rne
and Welch halls was voted by the corporation.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
H4yHATT4E COLLEGE, 4LUuAI DINNER

CHAPLAIN CHIDwIcK. OF THE OLD BATTLEsHIP
MAINE. A GUEST.
Members Of the Alumni Society OF Manhattan Col
lese held thci- thirty-secOnd annual dinner last
evening al sherrys- Dr. jose NJ Ferrer. OF the
c4ass OF a. presided. The list Of toasts was begun
by the Rev. Brother JOSEPH visitor Of the Order
OF christian Brothers by which the college is con-
Quoted He spoke on The College" Other toasts
were; It's Past" the Rev. John Chidwick, L 5 y ;
Its Future" John F. Brennan; "Our Friends Q"
the Rev. Daniel II. O'Dwyer; "Our Head" respect
ed in silence: our Church." the Rev John T
Driscolli our Country" David Mcclure: our
Youngsters" p Francis McLorley: Ourselves -
Luke y. Stapeton.
among those present were the Rev. Michael j.
1aVelle, Assistant District Attorney Walsh and
Thomas T. Byrne, the Very Rev. Dean Perry
Father Thomas j. McCluskey Brother Maurelian.
Ihe nlathema tlcian: DR.. OReilly and John Jerome
Rooney.
. Chaplain John p ChidWick Of the United States
N9NS, commented on the educational work OF the
soiiese dwelling on the humber Of graduates who
1sFe distinguished themselves in various lines.
Nnhe John +. Brennan bespoke less brilliant
tutare FOR the college President Ferrer announced
lhat the sum Of $3.50 would De handed Sscre-
isry OF the college for extension OF the library
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
LE4TENWORTH NAY HAVE TO PAY.
THE FAMILY OF THE NEGRO WHO WAS BURNED
TO DEATH RETAIN COUNSEL.

Kansas city Mo. Jan. 30 (SpeciaD-The father
mother brother and sister of Fred Alexander. the
negro who was burned the stake by a Leaven-
worth mob January u, are in Kansas City to-
day. They retained Major Plake l.. Woodson to
bring suit for $2O,OO0 and perhaps more, against
Leavenworth City and County for damages, s.. .0DO
least. each member of the family.
The Rev. A. Alexander. who is a Baptist Min
lister. said that up to the present time he had not
received any positive promises of financial aid. but
he confident that an appeal to the colored peo-
pie of the United States would bring forth a pop
uIar subscription fully large enough to carry the
TO the highest courts in the country.
While have been d Baptist minister for thirty
years" said Mr.. Alexander, not single minister
Of my color living in LeavenwOrth has been 10
have | received a word OF sympathy.
understand that young womans society in Leav
enworth passed resolutions asking that my fam
lily be driven OF Leavenworth / have been a
lawabiding citizen all my life l have heard no
open threats, but IL has been brought I in
various underla md ways that l had better move
from Leavenworth. l have no intention of going,
however,
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
DE U-ETENTERS CAPE COLONY
BOER COMMANDER HAS FAIRLY
STRONG FORCE-GENERAL MOVE
MENT AGAINST HIM PLANNED.

London, Jan. @1.-'It is reported unofhcially.'
says the Cape Town correspondent OF The
Daily Mail" that General De Wet has entered
Cape Colony with fairly strong force The
impaticnce felt in England at the slow progress
of the operations is not warranted, as prepara-
tions are being made for a general movement
shortly"
King Edward has sent the following dispatch
10 Lord Kitchener: "One Of the Queens last in
quires after yourself and the gallant army
under your command.
Lord Kitchener reports TO the War Office. un-
der date of Pretoria January 20. follows:
De Wet has been engaged by Knox forty miles
north of Thaba Nchu. No details De Wet in
tends again attempting an Invasion OF Cape
Colony.
Smth-DOrrien has returned from Carolina.
having dispersed the Beers
A force of Beers this morning entered Boys
burg and damaged two mines. COmmandant
Marais is among the prisoners taken.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
Sygg SPyogRgIS
3p6RlSfFifN:
PROGRAMME OF SPORTS TO-DAY.

RACING-Crescent City Jockev Club.
New-Orleans; San Francisco Jockey Club
TanfOran
GOLF.-Annual meeting of the MetropOli-
tan Golf Association. Metropolitan Club.
HOCkEY.-St Nicholas against Crescent
Athletic Club. St Nicholas Rink S:15 p. m.
fACHTING.-Class in Knots and Rig
ging" at the Yachtsman's Club.
WATER POLO.-KnickerbOck Athletic
Club against 18th Regiment Knickerbocker
Athletic Club Natatorium. $50 D. m
BASKETBALL-Colum against Mas
saChusetts Institute of Technology Boston:
Harvard against South Framingham Military
Company. South Framingham, Mass.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
yEFFRIES AND RUHLIy TO BE EXAMINED.

Cincinnati Jan. 3O.-The trial Of Jeffries and Ruh
lin. who were arrested on Monday, charged with
being in training for prize fight, in violation OF
the State law will come before Squire Robltng to-
,,orr ~ afternoon Prosecutor Hoffheimer and
Eirst Assistant Morris will appear for the State.
Mr. Hoffheimer to-day said that The decisions de-
hning the difference between boxing contests and
prize fights were perfectly clear. He said that he
had not been advised that the arrests were made
in the interest of Ruhlin and Jeffries- The coming
examinatiO will be Of the utmost importance. be-
cause if Squire Roblins shall. after hearing,
find the intention is not TO engage in prize fight
his judgment would bar any possible arrest on a
similar charge.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
BANK EXAMINATION MADE SECRETLY.
BALTIMORE INSTITUTION SECURES ITSELF
AGAINST POSSIBLE wRoNGDoING.

A BALTIMORE INSTITUTION SECURES ITSELF
AGAINST POSSIBLE wRONGDOING
Baltimore. Jan. 30.-It was learned here to-day
that secret examination OF the accounts has lust
been made in every department Of the Merchants
National Bank. OF the leading financial inst-
tutions OF this city, fact which gave rise 10 no
little interest and surmise the reasons for It,
The examination was made by three expert ac-
countants from New-York and Baltimore and was
conducted with much secrecy that not even the
most trusted employees of the bank knew that il
was In progress. although weeks were occu-
pied in making It. Douglas II. Thomas president
of the bank. to-day gave the following explana-
tiOn.
departure in banking customs. in that We have
had = thorough overhauling OF the affairs OF the
pank, IN order To assure ourselves beVond doubt
that no irregularities discrepancies exist IN anv
department. There has been suspicion upon
our part. nor has the examination been made be
cause of anything tending o raise "a doubt in our
minds concerning anything nybody connected
with the bank. II is simply the inception OF a
system Whlch We purpose TO adopt in the future
OF making periodical eXamina tions OF a similar
OF Directors and the National Bank Examiner
The eXpediency was suggested BY many
things. not the least OF which has been the dscov
cry by other banking houses of defalCations cover
ployes who were thought TO be above suspicion
Jnder the system which have adopted such
long continued manipulation of books and accounts
will be impossible. and the consequent danger OF
branches will be reduced minimum If not pre-
vented entirely.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
LINES OF THE CUP CHALLENGER.

Glasgow Jan 3O.-In the framework Of the Amer
ica's Cup challenger already set up, there are indi-
cations OF some striking departures from conven-
tioual Yacht designing The most noticeable Of
these is that the bulk of the yacht is thrown eX-
traordinarily far forward. The timbers at present
In position suggest the framework of the old bluff
bowed type of yacht more than the modern racing
Yacht This appearance will be modified when the
frames to carry forward the overhangs are in pO-
siton But il is certain the greatest beam will be
far forward of the mast Every precaution Is still
taken 10 prevent information about the Cup chal-
lenEer getting abroad.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
HERTZ STILL HELD IN LONDON.

London Jan. 30.-Sigmund Hertz. of New-York
City. who arrested shortly after the arrival at
Queenstown of the Allan Line steamer Corinthian.
from Halifax, January :. charged with forgery.
again remanded in the Bow Street police court
to-day His wife. who had accompanied Hertz
across the Atlantic. sailed for the United States on
the White Star Line steamer Germanic to-day as
a saloon passenger. her friends in New York hav-
Ing sent her the necessary funds by cable.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
PL4INFIELD SPEEDWAY PLANS.

Plainheld y j.. Jan SO (SpeciaD-The PIainheld
Speedway Association which will have its OBJ
iect the building of a suitable roadway for fast
driving was organized last night with the follow
ing officers: President William A. COddngton;
vice-president Newton b Smaley; secretary.
EIStOn NJ French treasurer. J. Wesley Johnson.
The situation of the speedway in UniOn-st- h
already been decided upon In order build along
this proposed route IL will be necessary TO secure
the consent OF abutting property owners, and the
subject was put into :he hands Of a committee
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
TO-MORROW,s ENTRIEs.

FRS, race nile. selingl-Gieson Girl o. Lamina 81
Scopoette 81 Jack Doyle. go Lady Mother 10. West
Baden, III: Cotton l12; Fly Fire ia King Elk
wood. ll6. Harry Preston. ll6: The Planet il9
Second (six and half furlOngs; selltng)-Juna-
eta I03. cape Jessamine. 1OS Billy Patterson, lO3
Quarterback. les Be@ of Egn, los; Princess Mai, lOs
Reega- los: Quite Right. no; Claude Walton no -
Third (nils and three-eighths. Sellngl-CIrey
Forge. %; IancewOad l0l: SarHla los; Sir Fitzhugh
l03 Indian. 103: BanquO II. lOJ; Pat Garrett. los
Yards. handicaplifood q
Brisad-. %: Defender 90. LADY Callahan. 81; Al
paca, 100 Mart Gary. los. coupled Nc
CaTerty entry. Mise Hanover. 1Oa: STR Gatian. no
Fifth three-Quartcrs Of mile; senins)-Azua-
1O5: Tidy Ann. Pilarlis 100; LOyaistta. los Corr
Lady Ellersue H. los: Ciaies. III
Charlie Daniels. Duke 40; -Four Leaf c.,
ia: The burlington Route. II
Sixth tue: sellingl-Plead 81, Madeline c. S4 Joe
Collins. 90 Cogswel lOe, Egyptian Prince. lo2 Prince
Delight, silly no. Mt Boykin. ia Prince
Real. ll5: Rushnelds. Ilc
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31

oHVer, Of No. l5 Maideq Lane. formerly a manu-
Iacturng jeweller, liabilities sl3 S33: Barnett L.
Price and Barnett L. Price. cousins who com
posed the firm OF 3. l.. Price & Co. formerly
ciotnlng manufacturers. at No 90 Bleecker-st. liza
olhties S4e6l2; Jacob II. Hand and Nathan Fleisch.
VINO composed the firm of Fleisch & Co. manu-
facturers Of neckwear formerly at No 56s Broad
way, liza bilities s235
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
RACING.
JOCKEYS HURT AT NEW-ORLEANS.
PINES RULED OFF THE TURF FOR HIS
RIDING. ON DON CLARENCIO.

PINES RULED OFF THE TURF FOR HIS
RIDING, ON DON CLARENCIo
New-Oreans Jan. So-For his ride on Don
Clarencio in the steeplechase to-day Pines. the
jockey, was ruled off the turf. There a bad
mixup in the fifth race and Eous and Command
fell Tuly. who rode the former. taken TO the
hospital. where he is unconscious. suffering from
concussiOn of the brain The physicians think he
may recover. Isen was the only winning favorite
HAYDN was the strong favorite but never
The Hoyden who was second choice and won by
two lengths Weather cloudy; track fast sum-
mareS;
FIRST RACE-SeIIing; three-quarters Of a mile
SIR Christopher - CxHEersonI / and to H..
Laureatea loo slack to 1......................
Time-11Hs
ome B 2 PHSEs aHd jack ae aso ram Miller r
SECOND RACE-seIIing; one mile and seventy yards.
Rs51eBfb }Shn BH iGs ss tTIaGk lsHs TO and and TO
Belle simpson 100 (McC'ain) Is 1,.....,........
Tme-1:47ss-
Herocs. Blocker. Indian. Novelty. Ollie J. and Uncle
THIRD RAcE-steeplechase handicap; short course.
EfsP hsve rs + 5aneEaH ls @ wis: 2 and 10 to and to
Don CIarenco IA pines.
Tme-SO5.
ZufaIlig. Mr.. Brookwood. Coley and Governor John
FOURTH RACE-The Premier stakes; three furongs,
T. Fhs Hoydsp + I6 dE,lc5 No .sac X IS to n and
Lena A. i12 cvandusen) 15 10 .......
Tme-G:36.
Hayden, Artita Crescent City. Ada s G.. Bacce also
FIFTH RACE-seung: seven furIongs.
General Masruder. 100 CicGinn). to and to L..
Waterhouse 100 6WinkheIdl. IS and 2-.---..
Frank Mcconnell. l03 Dale), to 1-..-...----.-.--
Time-I:2SI2.
Dagrnar Jim Breeze Randy Old Fox and Sue John
also E1us Command fell
SIXTH RACE-seIine seven furIongs
Red Pirate 103 Niles. 10 l 1...-........
Junaetta 100 U-yons) to 1 and 20
Dousterswtve 1O3 tRoberson) to Observation-Disclosures.
Time :2Sis.
Colonel Cassidy AlCaskey Krats Reginald
Hughes Barney Burlington Route. Cotton
and FIeetng Moments also