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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-03-12
DINNER IN HONOR OF NEW BRIDGE.
TO BE HELD IN HOTEL WHICH is TO BE RAzED
TO MAKE ROOM FOR APPROACHES.

The Grand Street Board Of Trade OF Brooklyn
ig planning dinner in honor OF the stretching of
The first wire connecting the two towers Of the
New East River Bridge. II will be held next
Thursday in the Hotel Andrews. I'm Bedford-aVe.
which is TO be RACED 10 make room for the bridge
approaches and will be the last to he held in the
old building before it is deserted.
The committee in charge OF the dinner consists
OF Lawrence + Carroll, Philip Bender, Harry s
Sandack, Charles Kueck. Andrew Fehmel and J. ;
Remsen. Among those on the toast list are the
following: Controller Coler. our City; O. +.
Nichols. chief engineer of the bridge. The New
East River BRIDGE Senator I. II. McCarren, THE
Borough of Brooklyn: Thomas p. Peters, Editor
of The Brooklyn Times" The Press; Register
James r. Howe. Municipal Affairs and Bridge
Commissioner Shea Bridges"
On the day after the banquet, Friday, the hotel
will he given up, with the property condemned for
the purposes of the bridge plaza Among the build
ings to be taken that occupied by the Williams
burg branch of the Brooklyn Library and the EN-
pire Theatre. facing South Sxth-st. in Bedford
ave The last performance will be given on Sstur-
day, after which the Bridge Commission VIII lake
possession Il Is thought that they will open IL
again about April under new management ana
will continue 10 have performances uniH i : ah-
solItely- necessary to remove the rear END Hf the
building. which enroaches upon the proposed plaza.
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DEWEY THEATRE s..yED AGAIN.
CORPORATION COUNSEL WHALEN COMES
TO ITS RESCUE THIS TIME.

That ursavory Playhouse. the Dewey Theatre. in
East Fourteeath-st. has several times been on the
point OF having its license revoked. Judges have
denounced it from the bench. but the old Police
Board cared little for that. Corporation Counsel
whaien chamHoned its cause yesterday. and ad-
vised Commissioner Murphy against interfering
with Sullivan & Kraus.
Some time ago the old Police Board asked Mr.
Nhalen for this opinion.
The New-York Sabbath Committee having sent
detectives into the theatre Sunday nights. got
evidence upon which il before Justice Beck
man. in the Supreme Court, last spring, and asked
fer an annrment Of the license. which expired last
Nav. The license was thea held under the names
of Timothy D. Sullivan and Maurice Kraus The
evidence was heard. but the defendants put in
demurrer or the ground that the notice of the suit
had been served upon another kraus than the
Maurice Kraus who owned the license. 1t had
beer. served his So Justice Beekman.
shortly before May !. last year. when the license
would have expired. dismissed the suit, giving an
opinion the effect that the law had been I'M
doubtedly violated and that re would like TO
annual the license hut could not. and advising
suit against the proper persons
The Sabbath Committee took his advice and
brought another suit, but while it pending the
1899 license expired. The committee appeared be-
fore the Police Board at that time and protested
against a renewal Of the license for 1909 on the
that il waa only a matter Of time when the 1899
license would be revoked and the managers of the
theatre become ineligible Apply for license:
The board would listen to the committee, and
granted a license 10 Senator Sullivan.
The Sabbath Committee pressed the old suit, and
on January Il Of this year. after long wait, Jus
tice Bischoff handed down decision annulling the
license. But il the 1893 license that was named
in the judgment: Just before the decision was an
rounced peculiar thing happened. Senator Sulli-
transferred his ownership in the theatre 10
younger Sullivan. and Maurice kraus transferred
his ownership 10 another Kraus. the firm still being
Sullivan & kraus. hut with other individuals in IL
The Sabbath Committee served notice upon
The Police Board demanding revocation of the
present license under the argument that SULLIVAN q
in 1899, could not legally get license on May !;
1902 The board asked Whaien's advice. and
Whalen has now decided in favor Of the theatre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-03-12
INCORPORATION OF WHITE MICE

The Benevolent Order OF White Mice of America
was duly Incorporated yesterday by direction of
Justice Abraham r. Lawrence, after he had read
the petition submitted by the four White Mice who
are the trustees and ncorporators of the associa-
ton They Annie T.. Black, No. 2o9 West
Fo~tythrd-st.; Margaret V. Donelson. No. 305 Fas,
Seventy-ninth-st.; Maud Harlowa, No. 344 West
Fifty-sixth-st.. and Mabel Taylor No. $50 West
Thirty-sixth-st. The objects OF the organization
are said 10 be charitable and benevolent and 1t is
10 aid and assist ladies OF the theatrical profession
playing minor parts. in case of sickness and dis
tress or In any other emergency" The TERRITORY RI
be operated in comprises the United States ard
the annual meeting is to be held March l. in
each year > 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-03-12

DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY REFUSED TO
HIM CHARGED WITH CONCEAL
ING BOOKS.

Judge Brown of the United States District Court
has denied discharge in bankruptcy to the Rev
DR.. Henry NJ. Baum. of No. rs Fifth-ave, an Epis-
copal clersvman lecturer and publisher and
president OF the Monumental Record Association
DR.. Baum filed a petition in bankruptcy August
H. 1899. the schedules showing liabilities of s4O2s6
with no available assets The case has been before
Referee Theodore Aub for long time, and Judge
Brown has confirmed the report of the referee.
The referee in his report said that the result OF
his examination chowed that DR.. Baum was prac-
ticaly the sole owner of the Monumental Record
at the time he verified his petition and schedules
in bankruptcy. but that ne had concealed the books
and records of the business that his true posi-
ton would not be disclosed. The whole manage
ment of the Incorporation of the association and
the transfer of the stock followed by the filing of
the petition in bankruptcy four months later
showed scheme save the Monumental Record
to the bankrupt free from his debts. declares the
referee.
DR.. Baum is said to be in Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-03-12
RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIP

The indoor gallery rife championships that are IN
progress at the Zetter Rife Club ranges are draw
ing well. Expert marksrren from all parts Of the
country have entered. and records are likely to
be established. Theodore GeiseI Of the Springfield
Rife and Revolver Club. of Springfield, Mass. yes
terday completed his score in the 130 shot cham
ponship. putting up total of > i2S out of posi-
BILE 2.5Gl. within point of the 100 shot record
made by F. g. Ross at the sportsmen's show last
year. a few minutes later E. 5. PiIlard finished
with a total OF 3i20 With the exception of the 100
shot championship. all matches are subject to IN
limited entry. and the absolute winners will not be
determined until the close Of the contest Satur-
day. Summaries:
hundred shot championship (shot strings o, ten
shots time during the tolrna possible 2sN
points)-T r. tfeisel las. Or. Hudson, unfinished.
L. :. Pillard. 24So
Rullseye thest tulIseye by coun
II. u. Muller. 80 degrees; T. II Keller. Al degrees;
Gus Zimmerman. % degrees; Charles Brewer IS de-
grees, J. = Humphreys. 25i2 degrees.
Zimmerman trophy zone target ouc Of three shots TO
count, possible 75l-H. D. Muller. II, T H. Keller 81
Rirg target three best t!cAets 70 count possiDs =
,oi1tsl--E. :. PIlard. 2aO. Or. Hudson, 2l3i ! E.
Cieisel. 90: T. II. Keller. 1870.
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THE RACETRACK.
KINLEY MACK WILL RACE UNDER THE
COLORS OF ]. 3. HAGGIN HAS
PURCHASED THE EASTIN-
LARABIE STABLE.

Turfr1cn rejoicing yesterday over the rumor
that James B. Haggn, the lawyer, capitalist and
horseman TO return to the running turf. and
that he would have formidable stable the
Eastern tracks this year. Several years ago. Mr..
Haggn was said to have had serious misUnder-
standing with certain leading in racing affairs,
and he was reported saying that he would have
nothing to do with racing thereafter. He intended
to give his attention the breeding Of horses. but
said that he would not conduct another stable on
the running track
According friends of Mr.. Haggin who were
yesterday, the California millionaire has
changed his mind and he will he represented on the
turf this year with powerful stable. He has
purchased from Eastn & Larabie their entire racing
stable. which includes Kinley Mack, winner or
the Suburban and the Brooklyn Handicap last sum
Kinley Mack is the only horse which has
captured these two rich stakes in one year
The horse is by Islington-Songstress and he is an
equal favorite with Perry Belmont's Ethelbert in
this year at ,Gravesead and sheepshead Bay,
nents to OF Mr. e Hasgin have ready been received
ny the secretaries of the Goney Island Jockey
Beach Racing Association. Many turf followers will
rejoice 10 see Kiney Mack racing in the Color3
the prominent horsemen seen yesterday would
place figure on the sale Of the Eastn-l-ara bic
he had heard that Mr. Haggin has paid about $4,000
The other horses in the Eastn-Larabie string
purchased by Mr.. Haggin were High Order fou;
Sharpshooter. BY Fonzo-Tongese: Julia Hanover,
by Hanover-,Julla Kinney; Max Bendix, by Candle
Golden Garter-Julia l. High order is engaged in
the MetropGan 8TGokyg rb and Su6G g hanf b
Standard and Advance stakes. and the Brighton
II has been generally believed for several years
that horses belonging to Mr.. Haggin have been
the number are Walter jennings and Charles
Ittleneld jr. Many people are Of the opinion that
Mr. Haggin has purchased kiniey Mack for the
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pREsBYrERr DECIDES on orERrrREs.
LOCAL BODY ACCEPTS ONE AND REJECTS TWO
FROM THE GENERAL. ASSEMBLY.


Al the meeting OF the preshytery Of New ork
held yesterday afternoon at the old First Pres
byteriau Church. Fifth-avc. and Tweifth-st the
last three OF the various oyerturcs OF the General
Assembly. which tho local body had not hitherto
passed upon, decided
The overture providing that candidate should
receive license to preach until he had been under
the care OF the presbytery for at least one year.
except by consent Of -fourths OF the members
was voted DOWN.
The overture OF the General Assembly upon the
supply OF vacant churches accepted. This
proposition provides that every presbytery shall
arrange for the supply of the vacant pulpits within
its bound aries ministers. licentiates and local
evangelists connected with the preSbyterles shall
be the only persons employed regular supplies
In vacant churches. and that when the pulpit Of
any congregation has been vacant for longer than
year the appointment OF ministers for the pulpit
shall be made by the presbytery and shall so con-
tinue until a pastor has been elected by the con-
cation
The overture for the purpose OF restricting the
votes in presbvtery to elders and those min
listers only who actively connected with Some
church thus excluding from the privilege of Vot-
ing theological professors. retired ministers ana
general eVangelists, was rejected.
The Rev Isaac II. Polnemus was dismissed 10 tho
French Broad Presbytery OF South Carolina. and
citation of Suffolk South Massachusetts; The Rev
H. Roswell Bates accepted the call or the spring
Street Church and his installation was set for
March a. while Joseph +. Jones. OF the Adams
presbytery with 1t view to his becoming licensed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-03-12
POLICE TRANSFERS NEAR.
COMMISSIONER MURPHY TO MAKE SOME
TO-DAY.
HE HAS DETERMINED THAT SUNDAY DANCE
HALLS MUST BE CRUSHED AT ANY COST.

Commissioner Murphy is expected 10 announce
to-day the first OF those transfers of police cap
tans which he has been considering for some
weeks Captains Thomas. OF the Tenderloin. and
Donohue Of the West Forty-seventh-st. station.
may be sent elsewhere. and Chapman may go 10
West Thirtieth-st. Mr.. Murphy has had some
difficulty I'm making UP his mind about these trans
fers as he is seeking the best for the most
important precincts Ia accordance with his efforts
acquaint himself minutey with the characters
OF his subordnates. he issued yesterday general
order 10 all precinct commanders in the boroughs or
Manhattan and The Bronx. ordering them to hand
in a detailed report Of the number of cisorderly
houses entered the number of disorderly persons
arrested. the number of gambling places closed,
the number of persons arrested charged with oper-
ating gambling places and the number of persons
arrested for gambling, and also the amount and
value Of the gambling paraphernala captured by
the force I'm the last year. This is general order
usually issued when the police are attacked in or
der that the police force may show its work, but
Mr. Murphy says that is not the why it is
mtted TO Deputy Commissioner DeVery;
The Commissioner was much pleased yesterday
that Captain Schmittberger had obeyed his orders
stop dancing in Little Coney Island last sun
day. He told Tribune reporter that ne was DE-
teTmined shut up dance halls on Sunday. even IL
he had stretch his legal authority little IN the
effort.
4 told Schmttberger.' he said. "to break up
those places or / would break him. l have received
many pitifu letters from mothers and fathers
ways Sunday dance halls that l am determined
10 wipe them out at cost
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DECLINES CALL TO ST. THOW4S'S.
DEAN ROBBINS SAYS THAT HIS DUTIES RE-
oUIRE HIM TO REMAIN IN ALBANY.

The vestry of St. Thomass Protestant Episcopal
Church. Fifty-third-st. and Fifth-ave, received
word yesterday from the Rev MILFORD l.. Robbins,
dean of All Saints Cathedral, in Albany, declining
the call to the rect 5rshp of ST Thomass, as sue
cessor to the late Rev. Or, John Wesley Brown,
which had been offered to him. Dean Robbins said
to The Tribune correspondent last night:
While | realize the honor OF the invitation be-
come the rector of such church St. Thomas l
have decided to remain at my present post, be-
cause of the great eXigences Of the work here
There Is nothing more that can say in regard to
my decision. In the letter which / mailed the
veStry OF st. Thomas's last night, said nothing
more than this. Indeed. my mind was made up
almost heard that the call to be
extended TO me- Even then, intmated 10 the vestry
OF the New-York church that could not accept its
invitation.
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THE PROSECUTION or PoLTGAnsTs.
BILL. TO PREVENT IT PASSES THE UTAH LEGts-
LATURE.

Salt Lake, Utah. March u.-To-day. three days
before tho legislature comes to close the House,
by vote of % to II and after an exciting debate,
passed the Evans Senat bill amending that portion
of the Revised Statutes of Utah relating to prose
cutions for adultery. Having passed the Senate
last week by vote of II to :. the document now
goes to the Governor for signature. This bill
which was introduced by Senator a. J. Evans, of
Juab County. has caused more discussion and more
feeling than any measure introduced at the pres
ent session It's text Is follows:
Every person who has to believe that a
crime or public offence has been committed, may
make complaint against such person before some
magistrate having authority to make inquiry OF
same, provided that prosecution for adultery
shall be commenced except complaint of the
husband wife relative OF the accused within
the first degree Of consanguinity, of the person
with whom the unlawful act is alleged to have
been committed. of the "a Their mother of said
person. and no prosecution for unlawful cohabita-
ton shall be commenced except complaint of Tho
wife alleged plural wife of the accused; but this
provision shall not apply 10 prosecutions under
Section 4,NS of the Revised Statutes, 1898, defining
and Furnishing polygamoUs marriages
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MUT1NEERS HELD FOE EXTRACTION.
CAMPERDowN SAILORS SAY THEY WE'RE AFRAID
TO VOYAGE TO THIS PORT IN HER

The dozen sailors who mutinied aboard the Brit
ish steamship J2mperdowu her voyage from
Matanzas Cuba, and who were arrested on Sunday
afternoon the arrival of the vessel in this port
sent by Magistrate Olmsted to the United
States Commissioner yesterday morning.
The sailors said that they had heard Captain
Smith admit that the CGmperdown was in a bad
condition from going the reef; that she had
been strained and that the bulkheads of her
engines had been lOosened. They feared To come
here in her. but were willing to take her to Nor
folk.
On complaint OF Sir Percy SanGersOn. the Brit
iSh ConSul-Cseneral, the mUtineerS held with
out bail by Commissioner Shields pending extradi-
ton proceedings. The men were taken to Ludlow
Street JAN.
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PATENT SOLICITOR ARRESTED.
RICHARD HUpNUr ACCUSES HIM OF GIVING
BAD CHECK.

Oscar A. Michel a patent solicitor at No. 2OS
Broadway was arrested yesterday afternoon at his
office by Detective lockwood on a warrant sworn
out by Richard Ifudnut. the broadway pevfumery
man. He was later arraisned in the jefferson Mar
ket before MaSistrate Hogan, and held
in 500 bail for examination to-day.
Mr. Hudnut told the magistrate that some time
ago he asked Michel TO get patent for him and
paid him $17 for the service He did get the pat
emit and Michel told him that the Patent Once had
refused It, He said he thought he could get
Il through In time, and save Mr.. HudnUt a check
for s100 This check was returned by the bank
marked IN c."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-03-12
NOTES OF THE LINKS

The Ar' dale course. in East Orange which is
perhaps. less known than 1t deserves to he will no
materially heightened this season Eleven acres
adjoining the present links. between Central and
South Orange AYES, have been leased and the
added ground will permit a playing length of 1000
yards. The club has -ccomplished much for 80
young organization 1t was started last October
with comparatively small membership. but so
successfully has it been managed that it promises
to become che OF the leading organizations In the
Oranges. The new property is mostly woodland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-03-12
CYCLING.
MORE WHEELS THAN EVER-PLANS OF
CENTURY ROAD CLUB.

A veteran dealer in speaking Of the bicycle yes
terday said: The bicycle long since became too
widely popular to remain prescribed toy of So
ciety but it is noticeable that many OF the ultra
fashionable still take their cycling matter OF
for its sake and for the healthfulness
of the exercise. Entirely regardless OF questions Of
plement of necessary use. recreation and healthfu
exercise is In evidence throughout the length and
breadth of the land. In OF the larger centres
of population where cycling gained its first foot
hold the riders less conspicuous than formerly;
fewer of them are seen together on parkways and
boulevards; there is less OF parade and show in
their doings as a class and less century running
and other extravasances the part Of individuals
but because the wheelrnen of the present are less
sregarious and more restrained than their pred
ecessors it does not follow that there are not more
of them in the aggregate
The monthly meeting OF the New-Tork State
Division Century Road Club of America, will be
held on Thursday evening at the clubhouse of the
Century Road Club Association. No. SO West Fifty
thrd-st The following century runs have been
sanctioned: May u. Century Road Club spring run;
May 10 American Wheelmen May Is. Prospect
wheelnen: June . Century Road Club Association
cycle Club: June so, Wheeling Division, Bay Ridge
Athletic Club. August I. veterans run; August 10
and H. Century Road Club moonlight and double
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-03-12

State was valued at from 81 100000 to s20o0000 He
said that far he knew, Mrs. Hall had not laid
any claim to part OF the estate. and certainly
had not put forward any evidence in support of a
claim. AS yet will had feen found Mr. Brush
said that under the laws of Connecticut half blood
relations had no claim upon the estate and il any
relations Of half blood tried to come in for share
they would have prove Mr.. Gilman s residence
in New-York. He would maintain that MT Gilman
lived in Connecticut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-03-12
SPIES WATCHING THE FIFTEEN.

j is reported that the gambling ring and their
police friends have employed a large number Of
SIZES 10 dog the footsteps of the members OF the
committee OF Fifteen and watch their every move
ment, that warning of their next raid may be
sent around in time it's success. 1t is even
said that Superintendent McCullagh has warned
the Fifteen the telephone in discussing
committee plans with another. for fear that
the news should leak in mysterious manner
frOr be mir
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-03-12
BROOKLYN PLAYER WINS.
MARSHALL GETS THE FIRST PRIZE At THE sALTA
TOURNAMENT.

Monte Carlo. March 1.-THE international salta
tournament which was begun in this city last
Monday. was concluded to-day. Frank ]. Marshall
the Brooklyn chess player, won the first prize o,
$500 Heaig placed second receiving $500 anu
Weiss third. receiving 500 Lentz. Mleses.
Adler Marco and Winawer divided the remaining
prizes amounting in all to $3.50 MaTShalIs scoEe
was 10 points, HeDig's l0l. and Weisss g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-03-12
GAMBLING LAYoUTs TO BE DESTROYED

Justice Jerome sitting n magistrate. ordered
yesterday that all the paraphernalia seized in the
recent raids upon gambling houses in the Tender
loin be removed to the Easement of the Criminal
Courts Building and destroyed. with the exception
Of one specimen of each kind Of apparatus, which
specimens are 10 he used exhibits in
against gamblers Justice Jerome explained this
order by saying that II was the custom Of gamblers
70 replevn seized property from the property clerk
at Police Headquarters and il again. This will
mem sure loss OF about $1,000 TO the gamblers.
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Sports ~
SDpoR1sr1fN'
PROGR4HME OF SPORTS TO-DAY.

sPORTSMEN'S SFIOw.-Seventh annual exhibition Of
National Sportsmens Association, Madison Square
Garden
HOCKEY.-New- Athletic Club against St. Nicholas
Skating Rink Club. st. Nicholas Rink, S:lo p. M
BILLIARDS-New-Y York Athletic Club championship
tournament New-York Athletic Club.
HAND TENNIs.-ChampIonshi doubles hand tennis
tournament, New-York Athletic Club.
POOL--Champons ship tournament. knickerbocker Ath-
letic Club.
SHOOTING. Sportsuen's Show matches. Interstate
Park; rife shooting at Zettler Rife Club
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RIG OFFER FOR MGorERy.

George Mooser, the Eastern representative Of the
San Francisco Athletic Club is reported 70 have re-
ceived word from Pre- sident Romans that the CLUB
Is anxious to have McCiovern 10 meet George Nc
E.ddap the local lightweight, in Twenty-Five
round contest. and would offer a purse OF $1,000
for Ie further that to prove MIS- sincerity
be viii most forfeit OF s. oo9 in cash for The bout
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-03-12
BELAIR TOURNAMENT OPENS

Jacksonville Fla. March II (SpeciaD.-The Bel
air tournament of the Florida Golf Associa ton
opens tomorrow and many golfers have assembled
there for the occasion. important preliminary
games took place to-day. A. G. Lockwood of Bos-
ton ton played ): C. Powers. of the Dyker Meadow
Club. BROOKLYN, an eighteen hole match, bea ting
him up and TO play. Mr.. Lockwood who con-
coded third. was in fine form. going the round
In seventy-f1ve, one over bogie. he tournau ent
begins tomorrow with the mems scratch cempeti-