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New-York tribune., 1901-05-12

rnent houses which line the avenue held thou
sands more OF interested spectators. who waved
good will 10 the mile long line OF road riders.
Stars and Stripes were everywhere along the
route OF the parade Such a display OF bunt-
ing has not been seen in Harlem since Presi-
dent Mckinley was inaugurated last March.
Not all OF il fiuttered from the windows OF the
Harlem fats Seemingly. every other horse in
the line had a bit OF red. white and blue braided
in his foretop or his name his tail Some
had IL in foretop. name and tail and knotted
about the whips in the wagons behind. Alex
ander Newberger, the grand marshal OF the
paraders. wore sash OF the red, white and blue
that he wore nearly forty years ago, when he
fought with Phil" Sheridan in the Shenandoah
Valley
The weather man was kind 10 the men who
drive trotters Rain had fallen all Of the day
before and threatened all the morning Of yes
terday But IL held of until the parade was
over Within an hour afterward. however. IL
began again. Threatening weather kept good
many horsernen from taking the risk OF
drenching but their places We're filled by others
not on the programme. who modestly fell in line
without making known their identity.
The route Of the parade happily chosen.
1t took the road riders ground that 10 them
was historical. In Observation-Disclosures.
at Lenox-ave, where one Of the five divisions
formed in line. there stands quaint old cottage
that was once among the famous roadhouses
which dotted Harlem Lane. Back in the early
sixties Commodore Vanderbilt Robert Bonner
and Frank Work used 10 gather there In those
days what is now St. Nicholas-ave was the
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
CROP CONDITIONS IN EUROPE.

Washington. May 1.-THE Agricultural Depart
ment's summary OF crop conditions in Europe just
issued is as follows:
With only exception of much Importance. so
far is as yet known. the condition of the winter
grain crops OF Europe at the end OF the winter
ranged from fair 10 very good The exception is
the winter wheat crop OF Germany. of which the
condition was officially stated April Is at 36. a
figure denoting outlook considerably below
medium Moreover. nearly one-fourth (226 per
cent? OF the winter killed and had
be ploughed and devoted 10 other crops.
The winter rye crop. however, which in Germany
Is considerably than twice large the
wheat crop. has Jared much better. the condition
being above medium and only % per cent OF the
area requiring 10 be poughed up.
The area under winter grain in Russia
tailed In parts of the country by drouth in
autumn. but there is a possibility that In
OF wheat the deficiency due TO this cause may have
been made up by the sowing OF extra breadth
of that grain this spring. In France. the other
hand. the under spring wheat is smaller than
last year.
In large part of Europe the spring season has
bsen backward. but aside from this circumstance.
the spring crop appears. rule. to have been
nut In under fairly satisfactory conditions.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
CRISIS IN ALBANY STRIKE.
EMPLOYEES MUST RETURN TO WORK MONDAY ON
lose THEIR PLACES.

Albany May (SpeciaD.-The Board OF Directors
Of the United Traction Company announced to-day
that IL would attempt Monday to operate its
road in Albany and Troy. The seven hundred men
employed by the company have been told 10 return
TO work OF lose their places. The directors have
refused the demand OF their employees that tbs
road should be unionized. 1t is anticipated that a
bitter struggle will follow between the railroads
and their employees In Troy and Albany.
Troy " Y May II (SpeciaD.-For the last four
DAYS this city has been rendered quiet as sun
day by the tie-up OF the OF the United Trac-
ton Company. Passengers have been imperrectly
accommodated by many teamsters with carryalls
The dailes which ordinarily depend on the street.
cars TO distribute their papers TO outlying news
dealers, have adopted automobiles for delivery pur-
poses. There has been absolutely attempt at
violence. nor has the company tried 10 a car
since Tuesday, but IL Is anticipated that there will
be trouble II the company attempts to carry its
plan announced at the general Office in Albany
day All employees are ordered TO report Monday
consider themselves discharged A committee
from the Troy Chamber OF Commerce visited Vice.
President McNamara to-day and asked for a
speedy resumption of traffic The retail trade in
the city Is suffering greatly In this city the
ton to Be settled Is understood to be virtually tho
official recognition of the union by the company
and the promise To employ none but union men,
The company takes the ground that IL cannot COM
pei employees TO join the union.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
CARDINAL GIBBONS OFF FOR ROME.
HE SAYS THERE Is NO ESPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE
ATTACHED TO HIS VISIT TO THE POPE.

HE SAYS THERE Is NO ESPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE
ATTACHED TO HIS VISIT TO THE POPE.
Cardinal Gibbons and the Rev. DR.. George C.
Houghton rector OF the Church of the Transhgura-
ton. were among the passengers the steamer
Trave which sailed for the Mediterranean yester-
day forenoon. Cardinal Gibbons was accompanied
by Bishop Hesn of Natchez. Miss and the Rev.
William A. Fletcher. OF Baltimore. AS the steamer
sailed away he stood at the rail- n little red cap
upon his head. waving farewell TO his friends on
the pier He will land Naples and go imme-
diately to Rome. Before sailing Cardinal Gibbons
said there especial significance TO his Jour
ney. There was no TRUTH he said. In the report
that he visiting Rome in the interest of the
affairs OF the Church IN the Philippines
He said he would pay mis- respects to the Pope
and consult with him upon some ecclesiastical af-
fairs.
The Rev. Mr.. HOughton. who was recovering
from an attack OF appendicitis. looked pale and
1atigued, but able 10 stand at the rail and bid
his friends goodby. DR. Houghton was accom-
panied by MS wife and daughter and a trained
nurse; He is going to Beaulieu. South France to
see his sister, Mrs. George c. Little, who Is III.
Other passengers Trave were Princess
TroubetzIy. formerly Amelia Rives Chanler, and
her husband and Mrs. Beatrice Dodin. formerly
Miss Beatrice BiancOtt of this city. Mrs Dodin
Is going abroad TO meet her husband. Although
nounced until few days ago. The wedding
kept secret until the wife should be ready to go
10 Europe and meet her husband, who started for
Paris on the day Of the marriage.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12

s,aaau-a,, later the trotters stretched tneir
lers ON seventh-ave Truck gardens lined the
sneeainr ground at that time Where they were
Injurious apartment houses now stand Up the
old sneeavav. where Boston and Edward anu
Dexter were kings in their time. the t|eiite'p
century flyers logged slowly yesterday
Scores Of trotters and PAGERS that have thaoe
their names famous in the annals OF harness
racing were IN line. Perhaps the fastest uol'ef
and the greatest PAGER the horse "orlo mas eNe
seen were there. The fastest trOtter was Azote'
o,o4s. mas Gigantic horse whose driver. in 1894
said he only wanted permission from the owner
20 SCI the worlds record at 2:O2 better. David
Lamar drove Azote yesterday. The equlpase
was a p,cture pale as a ghost after days and
nights OF unceasing struggle in the stock mar
ket with white hat white wagon white relns
Dave" Lamar and his famous horse were per-
haps the most conspicuous figures In All the
parade.
There were two pacing kings iD the long line
OF Speedway flyers. Mascot. 204, looking as
young ana as vigorous as when he disputed the
supremacy OF the turf with Flying Jib nine
years ago. and Robert J.. 2sOibz, the first morse
20 Demonstrate the possibility OF two minute
speed IN harness were not only the fastest
horses I'm the parade but 90 the critical morse
men were among the most perfect specimens Vi
al that passed I'm review.
IL was unaccountable that the prominent eth
zens" who were designated 10 pick out the hand
soonest single horse In line should have over
looked these two grand specimens Of the hght
harness horse each king among his kind ana
have awarded the blue rosette TO common
place black PAGER OF mediocre quality, form ana
syeed. No better Illustration was ever seen Q,
The utter worthessness OF such decisions than
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
GAY WITH EQUINE BEAUTY
THE SPEEDWAY CARNIVAL or
BRIGHTNESS IN THE ROAD
DRIVERS PARADE.

Escorted by eight blue coated guardians Of the
Speedway, four hundred true blue American
horsemen who drive the American type OF horse
paraded yesterday for the second time under the
auspices OF the Road Drivers Association 7,ha
escort was wholly complimentary Though
nearly a dozen women and at least two ten
year-old children were among those who drove
their pet trotters from Central Park 10 the fats
below Fort George, not single one OF the pa
raiders stood in need Of police protection al any
stage OF the five mile journey.
IL is hard 10 tell how many other good Amer
icans saw the parade OF the road drivers but
seVentn-ave- sidewalks. from Central Park to
Central Bridge, were thronged with men, women
and children who wanted to see the feet grace
full unconventional trotters The tall apart
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
HIGH PRICES FOR PIER PROPERTY.
THE DOCK BOARD GOES FAR ABOVE AS
sEssED VALUATIONS.

Considerable surprise was manifested yesterday
among real estate and waterfront over the
fancy prices paid for wharf property by the Dock
Board at it's meeting Friday afternoon. The
board paid ss79.OOO to E. A Cruikshank & Co. FOR
Pier No. H. East River, with bulkheads IN South
St from Gouverneur Lane to Pier No. "A The as
sessed valuation shown by the books in the
Tax Department is $4,000. The owners Of the
property are given as I'D. whipple and others"
The Dock Board has decided. it is said. to paw
James c. Wallace $3.50 600 for the property bounded
by Eighteenth and Nineteenth SITS. and Eleventh
and Thirteenth aves. The parcel Is assessed at
$4,000 The ownership is IN the Hoffman estate.
IL is said.
Estimating that the assessed valuation OF prop
erty Is 10 per OF it's WORTH It would seem that
IN Dock Board paid S1S7.O00 more than the market
price for the Pier No. Il property The asking
price. on the same basis of figuring for the Etgh-
teenth-st property is 100000 more than II ought
be-
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
TOO STOUT TO PLAY THE PAGE.
OPERA SINGERS AvoIRDUPoIs CAUSES HER
TO LOSE ENGAGEMENT AND SUIT.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEl ]

tBT TELEGRAFH TO THE TRIBCNE.I
New-Orleans May 11.-An interesting case was
decided in the Civil District Court. Of New-Or-
leans, hngng upon the avordupois Of an opera
singer. The suit is Of $1,000 for alleged
breach OF contract by Mile. Gabrielle Stirvel
against Henri Berriel impressario. Berriel in
his answer pleaded the excessive fatness OF the
soprano and called the judge 10 picture TO
himself the effect of a person Of Miss Stirvel's
proportions appearing Siebel, Urban or
Stefano. the roles for which her voice alone ht-
ted her The manager declared that he was al
ready overstocked with embonpOint I'm his COM
pany and could not further extend his holdings
in that line Judge King, who is an opera sub
scriber and habitue. sided with the manager and
against TWO hundred pound opera pages Mile.
Stirvel came 10 New-OTleans from San Fran
cisco
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
SYNDICATE NAY GET ROGERS PLANT.
THEIR OPTION TO THE LOCOMOTIVE
COMBINATION

1t is reported that Smith & Holaron who have
option the Rogers Locomotive Works. in
Paterson. subject TO confirmation by the Chancel-
lor, have offered dispose OF the plant to the new
locomotive syndicate for 81 10000. The price which
Smith & Holaron agreed 20 pay TO the receivers
s02 COO The syndicate has refused the o1er
the ground that II does not want the shops be-
cause they have been shut down for several
months. and the syndicate Is not buying closed
down plants. If the works reopened and
line of business obtained then the syndicate would
probably want them. IL Is understood that the
price asked OF the syndicate considered too high.
and that effort will be made 10 get the works
at a figure much lower This may be done by go
ing before the Chancellor and offering a price
higher than that offered by Smith & Hoiaron.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
THE BRooKLYN's TRIP TO NEW-zEALAND

Washington. May 1.-THE State Department has
received from Acting Secretary Hackett a letter
regarding the trip OF the cruiser Brooklyn TO New
Zealand saying that IL is made another proof
OF the cordiality of feeling between the two coun-
tries. The letter says
This decision is entirely due TO the desire OF the
department meet the wishes OF the people OF
New Zaand as expressed through Lord Paunce-
fote Were the interests of the department only
consulted. II would have been very desirable for
Rear-Admiral Remey return from Melbourne d.
rectly his station. An extension OF the visit OF
the Brooklyn. however. 10 New Zealand will fur
proof OF the cordiality of feeling that
now happily prevails between the two countries.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
TRIED TO SELL SECRETS.
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYE DISMISSED
FOR BREACH OF TRUST IN
THE ,NEELY CASE.

washington. May 11.-An attempt to sell the
onhoehtiai communications between the At
'oihey-General and the Secretary of War in the
Neeiy case was discovered to-day by Chief
"Hhe, OF the Secret Service. Information had
oeeh obtained from John d. Lindsay. coun-
sci for Nicely, in New-York who had re-
ceiVed q letter signed John B. Dickinson Of
ierlns him copies OF the correspondence. Mr..
Lindsay turned the matter over to Attorney
General Knox yesterday. The latter called in
chief Wilbie and placed the matter in his
hands An officer was sent TO the general deliv-
cry window of the local postoffice, and when a
man presented himself and asked for mail for
John 8. Dickinson he followed. He went
to the insular division of the War Department
Shortly afterward a conference between the
Secretary of War. Solicitor General Richards
of the Department Of Justice. Colonel Edwards
chief Of the Insular Bureau, and Chief Wilkie
was held. and 1t discovered that the man
representing himself John B. Dickinson
William Davis Williams. the stenographer OF
Colonel Edwards. He had held that place for
year. and formerly was private secretary to ex-
Congressman Brumm. of Pennsylvania. WILL
Jams volunteered to turn the correspondence he
had endeavored to sell to Mr.. Lindsay over
to the authorities here. AS the sale had not
been completed no charge was made against
Williams, but he summarily dismissed by
the Secretary of War. Williams came here from
Minersville, Penn.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
ANOTHER STEAMER FOR PEARY.
THE ERIK CHARTERED AT HALIFAX TO PROCEED
NORTH AND SEEK THE EXPLORER

Halifax. May 1.-THE Peary Arctic Club has
chartered for it's work next summer the steamer
Erik lately purchased from the Hudson Bay Com
pany by Captain James a. Farquhar. of Halifax.
IN the series under the auspices OF the club in
Lieutenant Peary's undertaking to reach the Pole.
The Erik will sail from sydney, c. B.. about
the middle OF July. and will return. 1t is expected.
about two months later, with full details Of what
has occurred during the two years since Mr.. Peary
has been heard from. also with Information OF
the fate Of the Windward. upon which Mrs. Peary
and Miss Peary sailed from sydney last year for
the North.
The Erik will take sufficient supplies for her
party for a year and a surplus, II IL be necessary
10 leave any at the North. The Erik. a bark rugged
steamer OF 5l2 tons. is the largest yet employed In
the arctic service. She built Dundee for
her owners. and offered for sale Lieutenant
Peary In London In January. 1885, about the time
that the Windward was given 20 him oy Mr..
HarmSWOrth.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
oDELL AND REED AT A DINNER.

Albany. May II (SpecfaD.-Governor OdeII and ex.
Speaker Thomas b. Reed attended this evening st
the Country Club. reunion OF some of their
former associates IN Congress. This the third
meeting OF this nature held within short period
The others who attended this reunion
Governor Frank S. Black, of Troy; Congressman
George n. Southwck. OF this city: eX-Congressman
William G.. Ward. OF Westchester; Congressman
Lucius " LitIauer. OF Cil0versville; eX-Congress-
man Wallace B. Foote OF Port Henry: ex-Con-
gresham Israel Fischer OF Kings County, and
Congressman James L. sherman. of Utica.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
WOULD Not PAY The DUTY.

On the Cunard Line steamship Campania. which
arrived here yesterday, were Mr. and Mrs Quinby.
of Boston. Mr.. ouirby had handsome diamond
necklace, valued at E,loe. He declared the Jewels.
but said he would not pay the duty of 60 per cent
on them. He allowed the necklace go the
Appraisers Stores, and said that he would let
them go back England
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
NEW CLAIMS BY TENEzUELANs.
FRESH AGGRESSIVE MOVE AGAINST THE
ASPHALT TRUST.

Caracas. Venezuela. May n.-Three new
claims have been filed by Venezuelans against
the New-YOrk and Bermudez Asphalt Company.
One claim includes the ground upon which
stands the refinery.
The decision OF the court on all the exceptions
presented by the New-York and Bermudez
Asphalt Company Is expected next Friday.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
TO COURT FOR SHOOTING AN EAGLE.

Verona n. j.. May n.-Albert Brady. who
Gently shot golden eagle. is 10 be prosecuted by
the Game Wardens OF the State for violating the
game laws. The contention is that the eagle not
a game bird. The bird shot by Brady one
week ago. IL is said TO have been of three
eagles which have been lowering about Verona
Lake for the last ten years.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
RACETRACK PATRONS BRUISED.

TROLLEY CAR RUNS INTO AN IRON POLE
MoToRMAN INJURED IN LEAPING.
A trolley car Of the Union Line was thrown
from the track yesterday afternoon at Cauld-
well-ave. and Boston Road. Most Of the one
hundred passengers escaped with a bad fright
and a thorough shakeup few were slightly
injured.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
SAID TO HAVE LrNCHED WRONG NAN.

birmingham. Ala May Il.-An unknown negro
s,pposed AT the time be James Brown. who was
charged with assaulting a woman at Springville.
was shot and killed this afternoon by crowd of
white men near Leeds. twelve miles from Birming-
ham, to-day. The coroner expressed the opinion
that the wrong was killed.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12

1t learned in this city last night that the
papers Williams desired TO sell TO John ID. Lindsay
ney-Cieneral questions submitted by Mr.. Lind
say relative TO requsition testimony in the Nicely
case The opinion prepared by an assistant
attorney familiar with the case and was submitted
TO Secretary Root for consideration and observa-
tion. There was also letter from Secretary Root
10 the Attorney-GeneTaL These papers Williams
offered to sell for $500.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
THE OREGON Ar YoKoHAuA.

Washington. May 1.-THE batteship Oregon ana
the Iris arrived at Yokohama to-day. The OREGON
will be detained this point for a short tirne AM,
will then start on her voyage the Uuited at>f.S
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12

Isdor Straus. Of the delegates OF the Chamber
OF Commerce 20 the banquet OF the London Cham
ber OF Commerce TO be held June s. sailed yester-
day on the Etruris- He WAS accompanied by his
eldest daughiar- rsA will return the latter part Of
Julv.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
INDIANA TO TAKE CADETS on CRUISE.

Norfolk Va. May 1.-THE battleship Indiana
rived in Hampton Roads to-day from League ISL
and and viii proceed 10 Annapolis. TO take on the
cadets for q cruise
New-York tribune., 1901-05-12
GERMANY NOT SUSPECTED
NOT THOUGHT TO BE LOOKING FOR COAL
ING STATION IN VENEZUELAN WATERS.
Washington. May 1.-THE following state
ment is furnished for publication:

The Department of State has ground for the
belief that the German Government does not
contemplate the acquisition of any island on
the Venezuelan coast nor OF a harbOr or coaling
station in that vicinity.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-06

T HE investigation into the wreck
of the San Rafael on last Satur-
day night has commenced and a
~ disagreement between her cap
tain and that Of the SausalitO as
TO signals has already developed. Cap
tain J. 7. Mckenzie of the sunken vessel
says the warning whistle came from the
starbOard side. Captain w T Tribble
says ne heard the signal on his port bow.
On the dense fog the blame for the wreck
is placed, and the United States Inspec-
ors Of Steam Vessels will pronounce
judgment.
The investigation into the cause of the
wreck began yesterday before Inspectors
o. +. BOlles and ]. *. Bulger in the APP
praiser's building. Captain Mckenzie
and Mate Johnson Of the wrecked San
Rafael and Captain Tribble Of the Sausa-
Tito told their stories of the calamity
Many other witnesses will be called
The discrepancy in the testimony of the
two captains lies in the statements as to
the direction of the fog whistles and as
to the signals just prior to. the collision.
McKenzie's report and declaration under
oath holds fast to the statement that he
heard the whistles of the Sausalito on his
starboard bow. Tribble, who directed the
movements of the Sausalito on the fate
1ul night, IS just as sure that the San
Rafael told its warning in the fog from
ats port bow, and thus the controversy
begins between the North Pacific Coast
Railroad Company's ferry-boat captains.
Besides the two captains, the mate and
the two inspectors there were present al
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-06
FIERCE FIGHT
WITH NEGROES
Attempt to Arrest Thief
Results in a Deadly
Conflict.

ANDALUSIA, Ala, Dec. 5.-Sheriff
Bradshaw returned to AndaluSia to-day
with twenty-five negroes, who are ac-
cused of completely in the killing of j. w
Dorsey merchant, and Fate Atkinson
City Marshal, at Opp last evening. The
negroes brought in to-day were chased
with bloodhounds and captured by the
Sheriff and his posse.
The Sheriff landed the negroes safely in
jail here, and has taken precautions to
resist a mob in case one is formed.
]. w. Dorsey and Marshal Fate Atkin-
son went to the quarters near Opp yester-
day to arrest a negro who was accused OF
stealing pistol from a white man. The
negro was barricaded in his cabin and
fired on the men as they approached. 1t
developed that the negro had about fifty
of his fellow workmen in the house with
him. A general battle ensued, in which
Dorsey was killed and Atkinson fatally
wounded, he dying of his injuries shortly
afterward. A white man named Fitzsir1-
mons, who was with them, was shot twice
in the leg. Two negroes were killed and
several others wounded. The names of
these are at present unknown.
The attempt to capture the negroes at
that time was given up and Sheriff Brad
shaw was sent for. He left AndaIusia at
once for Opp with deputies and dogs, and
returned to-day with twenty-five negroes.
J: w. Dorsey, one of the white men
killed, was one of the most prominent citi-
zens OF opp, being a merchant, a member
Oh the Council and Treasurer of the town.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-06
cay COAST RAILWAY
COMPANY MUST EXPLAIN
Supervisors Cite It's Attorney to
Shew What It Has Expended
in construction

The Supervisors Street Committee yes
terday directed w. T. Baggett, attorney
OF the Bay Coast Railway Company,
to appear at next Thursdays meeting of
the committee and explain the progress
made on the proposed railway as required
by the provisions of it's franchise The
company had until September % to ex-
pend 10000 on construction work, and the
Board of Works has been directed to as
certain if the money has been expended
If 1t has not the company will forfeit its
franchise
M. Hernon. attorney for the University
Mound District Improvement Club, ad-
the maintenance of fences in the district
named Hernon argued that the Super
visors have no right to permit the fencing
OF public streets. Action on a petition to
have the resolution on the subject was
postponed temporarily.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-06

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 5.-summary:
First race, six furlongs-Autonaton v,,,
ia Alnie'
second race, selling, five and a half furIonsz
Ioria won, Lingo second Ben Hulluu tbirj
Third race, steeplechase handicap-Glissando
Time sos NNANeE IhLI0-
Fourth race. handicap seven f11rIo,-gs IT,
Kingsley won, Andes second VsI--sS ~ ON oIl
third Time 1:27A Olafk
miles-Beana won, Danish second Dorotby- ~ ~
third. Time, 1:4S Lee
Sixth race, selling one mile-Mr Pbfnizsv
1:42H. Ailhe'