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New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
F4TOR 4 BARGE CANAL.
STATE COMMERCE CONVENTION WILL
PROBABLY INDORSE MR..
BONDS REPORT

Syracuse. y. " March 25.-Two propositions will
be considered at the adjourned meeting of the
State Commerce Convention in this city tomorrow
One is: Shall the proposition of Governor Odell
for a continuation of the 100000 improvement Of
the canal be indorsed and the question submitted
10 the people?" The other is: Shall the proposed
10oo-ton barge canal reported in State Engineer
Bonds report. be favored p!
Delegates have arrived here from Buffalo and
New-York. The feeling is practically unanimous
among them for the 10Oo-ton barge canal and
they confident that the prevailing sen
uments of the convention will be along that line.
They acknowledged that there will be some SEN
ument in favor of the Governors proposition, but
II is not believed the supporters Of that measure
will number more than six or eight delegates. The
advocates OF the barge canal declare that in their
belief their proposition is the economical
of the two TO be considered. for IL will be only
matter OF n few years when a nine-foot canal. as
contemplated by Governor Odell. will he found to
be inadequate, and the money thus expended will
be waste. Some OF the prominent canal
men now here are John D. Herman and Frank 5.
Gardner. OF Nev-YOTk, and George B. Raymond
and George Clinton, of Buffalo.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
LIBRARY BILL IN ALBANY
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING -
MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY CANNOT
BLOCK APPROPRIATIONS.

Corporation Counsel Mhaien went 10 Albany yes
re-day carrying the legislature the bill ny
which the city Of New-YOrk is 10 be enabled 10
accept Andrew Carnegie's offer 20 build sixty-hFe
branch libraries I'm the city al a cost OF soztOe"-
Mr. whalen telephoned from Albany late in the
afternoon that he had consulted Governor Odell
and that the Governor had expressed his approval
Of the bill Copies Of the bin were given 10 repre-
entatives Of the newspapers late in the afternoon
The hin recites in the first section the offer of
Mr. Carnegie and its conditions. and then gives 10
the Board Of Estimate and Appointment OF this
city discretionary power 10 acquire title 10 sites
for free branch libraries with the approval OF the
person or corporation with whom "A contract
for the erection OF the library buildings is
made These sites may he acquired either by gift
or purchase or by condemnation proceedings II is
provided also that the Board Of Estimate and
ApportiOnment. with the approval Of the Sinking
Fund Commission. may set apart any real estate
owned by the city for sites for the libraries
s The second section Of the bill authorizes the
Board Of Estimate and Apportionment 10 make
Contracts with Mr.. Carnegie, or with any person
Drporation designated by him. ''to construct and
MAINTAIN free libraries. which contracts may pro-
wide for the erection and equipment without cost
the city of NeN-York. of library buildings upon
the sites acquired" Every contract so made
shall continue so long free branch libraries are
maintained the sites acquired
The third section Of the act authorizes the Board
OF Estimate 10 make contracts for the maintenance
OF public library system in the city. including the
maintenance Of an the free branch libraries and
Of travelling libraries, and the section states that
";he amounts required for such maintenance shall
continue a city charge TO he provided for in the
annual budget and tax levy of the city. The con-
tracts made may provide for the maintenance
OF the free branch libraries rapidly as they are
built and ready for
The fourth section says that for the purpose Of
carrying out the provisions Of the act and for pay
ing the expenses Of the acquisition of the sites and
conducting the proceedings for the condemnation
thereof n shall be the duty of the Controller Of the
City Of New York. being authorized by the
Board Of Estimate and Apportionment issue and
sell the corporate stock of the city in such amounts
as may be necessary. and at such rate OF in
terest as may be fixed by the Controller. The con-
sent approval neither of the Municipal Assembly
nor OF any other board than the Board Of Estimate
and Apportionment shall be necessary to authorize
the Controller to issue stock for the purposes Of
the act. The act is to take effect Immediately
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
NEW DIFORcE BILL IyTRODUcED

Albany. March Is (SpeciaD.-Assemblyman Ben
nett introduced tonight divorce bill which was
framed by the State Board of Commissioners for
rtofnotns Uniformity of Legislation in the United
states A similar bill has been to every State
legislature in the United States for the purpose Of
establishing uniform interstate divorce law. The
rst section prevents change Of residence in order
10 procure divorce. Section provides that no per-
son snail De entitled to divorce for any ars-
ing IN TINS state who has not had a prior residence
~ tile state or one year or more with the inten-
tlon OF making the State his home. Section pro-
wees F mat no divorce may be granted to person
LOT causes arising out of the State unless he has
Deen resident of this State for more than seven
Years In Sections 4. s, and IL is provided that
no oiNorce shall be granted solely default or on
emission by pleadings. and that due advertisement
OF me pending suit be made to inform the defen-
oaft OF such an action The bill has the support
or the State Bar Association.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
cARTRIDGE ErPLODEs rNpER CIR

some one anxious 10 create sensation while the
crowds were hurrying home last night succeeded
IN doing so by placing cartridge on the track Of
lne Ihird-aFe road at the loop at the south OF
the Postohice. One Of the long cars discharged a
load OF passengers just after O'Clock and soon
II was packed with persons bound uptown As
The car turned the loop there was an explosion
which shook the car. frightened the passengers
and cansed those passing in Broadway and Park
Row 10 become panicstricken The car was STONED
and while the motorman and conductor were
making an Investigation the report spread that 2
woman had been shot by jealous husband. Of
hcies hurried out from the Postofice hut no, :,
poncetnan put IN an appearance. When the ex-
- - 80 ~'i-eA
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
RACING.
RACING BEGUN IN ENGLAND.

London. March 25,-The fiat racing season was
opened at Lincoln to-day in a snowstorm.
Richard Croker ran his bay hlIy Eileen Violet (bv
Silver Fox, out of Merry One) with ]. ReiT up In
the first race. the Trial Plate of 200 sovereigns
for three-ye ear-oids and upward over the straight
mile but failed 10 secure place j. Lewis's bay
colt summer Gale tby Windgall. out of Summers
daleb winning.
The Tathwell Stakes. of sovereigns each for
starters, with 10a soveregns added. for two-year-
olds, distance five furlongs straight was won bv
Five Rivers chestnut colt Con, Lester Reif nm
The Batthyany Plate (handcap) of 5n0 soverciers
for three-year-olds, FIVE furlongs straight was
tyre he saddle - -'N'''
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
LARGE TYPE" BILL DEAD.

Albany. March 25 (SpeciaD. 1.-The large type bill
of Assemblyman Lynn was recommitted TO the
Committee Public Health in the Assembly to-
night, and it is understood that the bill is dead
This measure providing that all publications. In the
discretion of the State Board of Health should be
printed in BREWER type loaded, has provoked eX
tended discussion in the State, and when 1t came
up for advancement to third reading tonight half
a dozen members in opposition To II. The bill
was amended exclude newspapers and recon-
mitted TO the Committee Public Health Dr.
Henry chairman OF that committee spoke in favor
OF its recommttal and intimated that the bill was
Load
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
MORE UTIcA car LINES B0rGBr.

Utica. y. y, March 25.-Horace f. Andrews.
representing a syndicate with headquarters at
Cleveland, this afternoon purchased from Presi-
dent John W Boyle, Of this city the controlling in
terest In the belt line md suburban street rail-
roads In this city and county. The stock repre-
sented cash value Of more than $4,000, and a
certified check was given for the full amount. This
syndicate receauy purchased the Bleecker-st rail-
road IN this city, and now all the lines here
II As SAID 10 be the intention Of the syndicate 10
and TO Clinton and from Rome TO Little Falls
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
S!sy9Rg S!sPoRJS
3p6R}.7fSF1fN' i
PROGRAMME OF SPORTS TO-DAY.

MILITARY YTOURNAMENT.-Annual exholtion OF Mil
tarv Athletic Association. Madison Square Garueh-
LAWN TENNIS.-Finals Of indoor doubles champion
ship Regiment Armory. 2;3o 2. m
BASEDALL.-Lafayette against University OF F'olth
Carolina, Raleigh. y. c.
YACHTING.-Meeting of Yacht Racing Association VI
Long Island Sound Yachtsmen's Club
POOI.-Tournarnent at Knickerbocker Athletic Club
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
TRYING TO MAKE 4 SQUEEZE IN NAY corn

Chicago. March 25.-'The News" says to-day that
George III. Phillips. who engineered a squeeze" in
November corn on the Board of Trade is once
more the leader in the corn pit and his reign
promises 10 be hard for the shorts. The
cereal to-day sold 10 42%G421. cents for May de-
livery. gain Of = over the previous session
ana the highest price touched this season A feat
ure OF the present bull campaign is that country
Is heavily represented on the long side OF the mar
ket and will profit by the advance.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
TURF AND FIELD CLUB.

meeting OF the Board of Governors of the Turf
and Field Club held yesterday afternoon at
the office of the Jockey Club for the purpose of
organization and general business. The following
officers elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Perry Belmont vice president S. Howland
Robbins; treasurer. F. r. Appleton; secretary
Ives. w. H. Sands and r. T. Wilson. jr. Clarence
H Mackay was elected member of the Board OF
Governors 10 NIL the existing vacancy. IL was de-
cided renew the privileges of associate members
IA 1901 upon application.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
GorERNORs PLANS FoR THE WEEK.

Albany. March Ex-Governor OdelI will give a
dinner on Thursday evening TO several former as
soeates in Congress and a number of personal
friends. On Friday evening he will review the list
Regiment, at its armory in New-York and on
Saturday evening viii attend dinner given by
Columbia Chapter, Psi Epsilon Fraternity, at the
Holland House. Governor Odell, Leutenant-Ciov-
ernor Woodruff. Herbert Odell son of the Gov
ernor and Major Harrison x Bird Military Secre-
tary 10 me Governor, are members Of the fra
ternity. and viii be present at the dinner.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
CHRIsTIAN SCIENTISTS AT ALBANY.
ABSENT TREATMENT NOT SUFFICIENT TC
PREVENT PASSAGE OF BELL BILL.

Albany, March % (SpeciaD-An advance guard
OF Christian Scientists reached the Assembly cham
Der tonight. The delegation at once began an ac-
tive campaign among the hundred and fifty
members to gain their help defeat the Bell bill
which comes up for final passage in the Assembly
tomorrow. The legislators. who have been flooded
with literature by the Scientists, will easily be
converted, Christian Scientist said tonight
by personal appeal. The fight the bill to-mor-
row will be chiefly wag ID by those who desire to
amend il.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
BROOKLYN SIGNS M'CANN.

The Brooklyn Baseball Club has signed a new
pitcher. The name of the twrler Is H. Eugene Nc
Cam. He played with one OF the American League
teams last year. President Ebbets said yesterday
that the club Is determined to prosecute its play-
who have ignored the option clause in their
contracts and signed with American League teams
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING.

Alhaav March . (SpeciaD-The bill which was
drawn up by the library trustees of the New York
Library and Corporation Counsel Whalen. TO per-
NIT the acceptance by that city Of Mr. Carnegie's
s. 2eoG10 gift, introduced I'm both houses Of the
legislature tonight and promptly advanced a
third reading The bin was brought TO the Capitol
by Mr. Whalen himself but, contrary TO expecta-
lion, IL was not introduced by Tammany legislators.
Instead II was given into the hands OF Senator
stranahan and Assemblymen Seymour who intro
ouced II In their respective houses.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
CYCLING.
ENGLISH PRODUCT-NOTES AND
COMMENTS.

The American bicycle, when compared with the
English wheel. never showed a greater contrast
than will be seen in the 1901 models. The Ameri-
can maker has found that a superb road wheel
can be made of the chain variety which will not
weigh more than twenty-one or twenty-five pounds
Even the weight of the chanless for this year has
been reduced from four to five pounds. The ordi-
nary chain wheel with the coaster brake will posi-
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26

Deputy Assistant District Attorney James n
Carr The only colored man who ever acted in that
capacity In this county handed in his resignation
yesterday. at the District Attorney Phil
bih' MI Carr was appointed by Asa Bird Gar
ainef. He VIII resume the practice of law His
resignation takes effect April J. Mr. Philbin de-
cnneo 70 tell why he wanted Mr.. Carr's resigna-
NS 40 "NN ANNNSN1
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
AID FOR THE POOR OF HARLEM.

n Albany. March 25-Articles Of incorporation Of
the Frank Bottome Memorial, the Kings
Daughters House in Harlem. filed with the
Secretary Of State to-day. 1t is proposed to carry
on charitable and educational work among the poor
Of the upper part OF New-York. The directors are
Ms Frances Foster Bryan. Mrs. Grace c Mar
vim Mrs. Mary VI. Armstrong. Mrs. Jessie II.
Denike. Mrs. Josephine Lee Mrs Isabella b. Higbee
Mrs Corn5ia T. Van De Water Miss Mary j.
yscoh. Mrs. Fannie c. Simpson and Mrs. Anna L.
Sehatncl
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
EAST COAST TOURNAMENT OPENS.

St Augustine. Fla March % CspeciaD-The
qualifying round AT thirty-six holes in the East
Coast open tournament was played here to-day,
and I'm spite OF the moist condition of the links
from the recent storm. some excellent scores We're
made The prize offered for the lowest in
the qualifying round won by Clayton Dixon.
who played clever golf. doing his first eighteen
si
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
FOURTH ARTILLERY FIELD BATTERY

bly, weigh pound more. The genius Of the Ameri.
can mechanic has had full sway in this direction,
and ideal bicycle is the result IL will be inter-
estng 10 read what English critic has 10 say
about the latest model in England. IIe says in
part:
The weight question is cropping up again. The
average weight OF road racer, without brake.
free S'4 Wheel is sddsd with e two brakes necessary
FOR absolute SIey Snd ib fn sFTa eb1 VIII be
four or five pounds If. then, We add the fittings
guards gearcase and roadster tires. the machine
will probably weigh thirty-sIx pounds, which may
y 49, IrsieS1 insurss an absoutelv rigid
drive FOR n is sUre 10 rim better especially uphill
than lighter one which whips under the drIvlnS
handles press heavily the pedal when at the
lowest point and see II the crank bracket gives
sideways.
A general cause of discomfort at the beginning OF
the season is the saddle frequently aggravated by
improper adjustment. 1t should have neither a
beinr "E not more than half an inch higher than the
bseK To have it less than this VIII tend to throw
the rider forward. so that part of the weight IS
hrn UPON 0 the wrists If the peak be fixed too
high peTineaI pTess4Ee with its s96segIen&E & dp h
found most generally comfortable
II. in turning the cycle out from the winters
lair IT is found that the plating has rusted. rub
the part with sweet oil and allow 1t TO remain
for few days, then clean with whiting and soft
the only thing TO be done is TO have the part re-
plated or let it go as IL Is
The supporters of the English Government profess
20 be surprised that volunteer wheelmen should be
SO shy OF response to the call for eight companies
for South Africa
The Board Of Oficers OF the New-York State d.
vision of the League Of American Wheelnen disap-
proves OF the proposed plan TO inaugurate life
membership in the organization, considering mat
constitutional requirements have not been fulfilled
Sry-1 ~
he opposed to the bill requiring steamboats, to
carry wheels as baggage. as IS done by the rail-
roads in the State. a delegation or wheelnlen VIII
visit Mr.. Snyder and ask him to withdraw his op-
position to the bill.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
JOINT ATHLETIC CANES.

Entries are coming in fast for the joint games of
Company G. sth Regiment. and the Pastime Ath-
letic Club. to be held on Saturday April 20. The
Pastime Athletic Club grounds are open for prac
tice 10 all who intend to compete in the games al
all times Sunday included.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
SENATOR DAvIs's PROPOSITION.

Albany, March 25.-senator Davis has a rough
draft Of bill providing for submission the peo-
pie Of a proposition 10 expend S25O00OC0 on the
canals The bill would have been introduced to-
night only Senator Davis desires the State
Superintendent of Public Works for data that will
be necessary in completing the of the measure
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26

Van Corandt players have had their % t5a
in for more than Il year for membership IN lhS
United States Golf Association, W. G Morrhi, seJ-
retary the club, said that the association ru,
ing as to clubs using public links was eInlnehty
fair and that objection would be raised SAoMuid M
the Van Cortlandt application be refused: IN ms
oq,inon the action OF the Toledo Golf Club. IN at
tempting to split the United States Ciof Assocla1
ton for a similar refusal. would not be supporter
by the majority of players using public INKS. OW-
ing to the weather. last nights meeting was d
small one and little besides routine business was
accomplished. The treasurer's report showed that
the club had met its expenses for the last year IN
spite Of the costly VarGon exhibition, ana thaI
small balance still remains TO its credit Ihe
mously elected, follows: President, John r;
Frick frs ViCe-president, Alfred Craven second
vice-presIdent II +. Brown, secretary and treas
urer. Or. +. VI. Mendel governors, Andrew Ben;
II V Croker Robert Perkins, James Elgas and
p F. Gilmartin The arrangement Of tournaments
for the coming season was lett TO the Board or
Governors which will also have charge OF the
formulation of set OF rules 70 govern all players
nj the park. II is considered probable that the
club will arrange for a special locker room in the
new golf house FOR the exclusive use Of its mem
beTs.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
LOOKING FOR BoB-rEAL SELLERS.

Albany. March 25.-The State Department OF Ag-
rculture has a large corps of special agents at
work in New-York City looking for violators of
the anti-bob-real Law. Last week they seized
nearly one hundred carcasses which had been
shipped 10 New-York City from various points
some outside OF the State.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
CHESS.
TO PLAY FOR A TROPHY.

The Manhattan Chess Club. of this city, and the
Franklin Chess Clun. OF Philadelphia have agreed
to contest series OF matches for possession of
trophy, for which each club will furnish s75, the
first encounter take place either in this city or
Philadelphia. The club winning three consecutive
matches. five contests in all, will win the
trophy. Drawn contests will not count at all Play
two clubs
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
THE SOLDIERS SHOW.
OPENING OF THE MILITARY TOURNA-
MENT AT THE GARDEN.
EXHIBITION DRILLS BY CAvALRYMEN' ARfiI1
LERYMEN AND sAILoRs-THE VICE-PRES-
DENT REVIEWS THE FORCES

DENT REVIEWS THE FORCES
The Military Tournament means more to the gen.
erality of the people now than II did -FOUR years
ago. when the first of these annual shows was seen
az the Madison Square Garden. Then Americans
were comfortably convinced that. although there
was a remote possibility of a few more trifing
wars visiting the other nations OF the EARTH the
heavens might be expected to fall some little time
before any war could ever approach their own
country But it not long after that when II
became manifest that another nation stood IN alb
soute need of correction for its sins and that the
task of administering 1t devolved on the United
States.
The fought. and a goodly number OF
Americans were astonished learn how much
they had TO learn about The incident passed
off pretty creditaby. and since that time there
has not been moment when the soldiers of the
United States did not have a hostile force or some
sort before them somewhere. In the mean time
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
MANY LoBsTERs SHIPPED FROM MAINE

Ellsworth, Me- March q (speciaD.-One hundred
ano seventy thousand HOLSTERS have been shipped
THIS month 10 Portland and Boston from pounds on
me East Coast George A. Sawyer. OF Nillhridee
sent $1,000 and Captain Colwal, OF Prospect Hsr,
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
FENCING TESTIMONIAL.

4 fencing tournament for the benefit of Profess
Castoldi will be held Berkeley Lyceum on
April 2 AT $50 p m. The tournament will be held
under the auspices OF the International Fencing
Club Of NewYork.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
HOCKEY.

SOLDIERS TO PLAY HOCKEY
There will be a hockey match at the st. Nicholas
Skating Rink tonight between the teams of Com
pany / and Company X of the 7th Regiment. This
is annual contest, and each company has a
large regimental following.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
The programme for this evening will include:

Grand review by Admiral George Dewey L. s N
Review commanded by Colonel Charles II. Lusconb
Routh riding by the United States cavalry detacheu.
West Point.
Battalion drill by sailors from L. :. Hartford.
Musical ride by Troop e, y. c. y. Y
Landing drill and battle exercises bv fsr RAJ
talon. Naval Militia
ARTILLERY drill and driving by Battery field ar
tillery. United States Army
The athletic programme is as follows:
One hundred yard handicap hnaI heat: sack rscs
trial heats; half mile novice trial heats. hcvcIs
race championship, trial eats; quarter mile handcsp
trial heats; three-legged race, final heat ~
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
COLE.

VAN CORTLANDT CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS
FOR THE ENSUING YEAR
That the Van Cortlandt Golf Club has no inten-
ton of supporting the movement for new ma
tionaI league to rival the United States Coli AS
sociatfon was made evident at last nights annuai
meeting at the Marlborough Hotel Aithough the
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
fjorscs an0 Carriages.

ADY leaving town would her team Of carriage
IL horses. together reliable coachnan. for nve
months at saO per month. careful party b. Box l5
L. Broadway.
a DyE:RTIS E;MENrS subscriptions for The Trbuns
n received at their Uptown Office. No 12s2 Broadway
north OF 3istst.. until o'clock advertise
mens following branch Offices regular
until O'Clock VIZ; 20 Stnave- $ E
cor 23d-s cth-av= cor. Ieth-st. Macy's 6th-ave
and I4th-st li2 Columbus near West 66tL lVo
42d-st 6th-ave. 32 East ftth-st. s57 West
42d-st between 9Th and sth 5s East 4itst-: l
3d-ave 10Th and nth l026 Shave. nsar
ist-ave.. s9th-st-; Tremontave
$50 3d-ave. A1st-st. 554 3d-ays 2lo Blstckers
325 Sleecker-xE F--E,N,
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26

Walter J. Travis and Archibald Graham have ar
ranged TO meet MT Lakewood tomorrow, TO play
off the tic which occurred I'm last years open tour
nament for the gross score prize.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26

The supporters of the English Government profess
70 be surprised that volunteer wheelmen should be
so shy Of response to the call for eight companies
for South Africa
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
PROGRAMME TONIGHT.

Regiment eco yazds1; NJ carrette 22d Regiment uOs
yardsl. second. Time az
New-York tribune., 1901-03-26
ATHLETIC CONTESTS.

The athletic programme last night was anything
hut varied. The track was muddy and soggy. as
usual on the opening night of the tourndfnent, and
fast time was out OF the question There were no
cycling contests but there will be some this even
ing when the preliminaries will be started at 7s0
o'clock. James r. Sullivan was the referee Of
athletics Summaries: