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New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
OLD CLUBHOUSE IN ASHES
ATHLETIC CLUB AT TRAVERs
ISLAND RAZED BY FIRE

The large summer home Of the New-Yorly
Athletic Club at Travers Island. on Long Island
sound, was burned to the ground about / o'clock
Yesterday afternoon. The smaller clubhouse
which was once a part Of the OLD homestead Of
T. C. Potter, and has been used as winter
quarters by the club employees was saved, but
it was drenched with water, and most of the
eoutents were ruined. The loss on the main
building and its contents is estimated at $4,000
Insurance men who Were on the ground and
had written policies for the club say that the
lass will reach at least S65.O0o.
The clubhouse was one Of the finest and
largest in the neighborhood OF New-York IT
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
SKATING.
SEE, THE BROOKLYN CHAMPION. DE-
FEATED BY M'DoNALD.
LATTER CAPTURES TWO PRINCIPAL con-
TESTS AT VERONA PARK-SINNIRUD.
THE CRACK NORWEGIAN, MAKES
POOR SHOWING.

Two thousand people journeyed to Verona Lake
Montcair. N. j., yesterday afternoon to witness
the skating races under the auspices of the Verona
Lake Skating Club. Fleet skaters present
from all parts Of the country. Harry" Mcdonald
won the honors of the day when he defeated Leroy
See and full field of all the amateur skaters
which also included Sinnirud, the Norwegian who
has won many races in all parts of the world.
Mcdonald in fine form, and his ability as a
skater was thoroughly tested.
The first race was half-mile scratch, which Nc
Donald won by half length. There eight
entries. among them Leroy See. Arthur t. Sarony,
f. Let's and Sinnirud. James Wray, of West
Farms. N. Y. second, and Sinnirud third; time
1872.
The most exciting of the day was the one
mile novice, which resulted in a dead heat in the
final between A. G. Stoz. of New-York. and Louis
Cox. of Brooklyn. Manager See decided It was
necessary for Stolz and Cox to for first place
Cox won in 4:16 As.
Mcdonald again showed his ability a skater
In the one-mile handicap. There were eighteen en-
tries for this race which Mcdonald from
scratch. although he had been handicapped twenty
was also scratch Mcdonald and See kept pretty
Welt well together until the last lap: when Mcdonald
The lead, and when See discovered that he could
WaHs Wo as ce s ea his e e 10 sere
ond place: .wray had hfty-fve yards handicap.
The races were brought to an end with two mile
James %ray Of cg with ftfVsh handicap
Of 11o yards. won out by ten yards from Frank
Let's. of Hoboken, while Arthur Sarony, 100 yards,
was third Wray's time was $40 2-5. Sinnirud,
the Norwegian. gave an exhibition half mile around
the course which he covered in 80 1-5.
Many We're disappointed at the poor showing
made by See, of whom much was expected He ap-
peared to have lost all ambition after Mcdonald
won the first race. The winners were awarded
gold silver and bronze medals for first second
and third places, respectively.
The officials OF the meet We're Samuel J. Mont
gomery. referee; judges, Arthur G. Keane, George
p schefier and Charles, McClave; timers. II.
SuGsS aMnn and 81 sss 'fef sen of fa
HornPeek; scorers, e. p. Johnson, A. c. Cornell
and ]. Kearney; starter. S. d. See. There will be
another series OF races on SATURDAY.. january 26.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
LAwrencevill.
NEW-YoRK UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS.
RULES ISSUED BY FACULTY WILL BAR SOME OF
BEST MEN FROM TEAMS.


RULES ISSUED BY FACULTY WILL BAR SOME OF
BEST MEN FROM TEAMS.
New-York University now possesses one OF the
finest athletic fields N the country. II is known
ohio Field in honor of the Chic men interested
the university. and occupies a position to the
northeast OF the campus directly in front of the
Gould Hall dorIntory 1t is encircied by a quarter
mile running track. Last week the following rules
were passed by the faculty:
First-No student who has failed TO complete his
required work in physical training shall be ad-
vanced 10 senior standing
Second-No student who has been excused from
the work in physical training can participate in
any athletic games sports.
Thri-No student who has been conditioned in
physical training can participate In any athletic
contest
athletes from competing with the teams
A departure will be made in track athletics this
year by selecting team to represent the Ini-
versity in all open indoor games. A team viii be
entered in the 47th Regiment and Knickerbock ker
Athletic Club games s. 8. Jones Will captain the
team. Last season he won the intercollegiate
championship at Manhattan Field, and later
cinched his claim 10 the title by defeating Baxter,
the former champion. In match contest, at Wash
ington. lie Will devote his time almost solely 10
the high jump, and will try for the worlds record
this year.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
SHOOT FOR CRESCENT TROPHIES.

II. NJ. Bingham won the first shoot for the Janrl-
airy Cup of the Crescent Athletic Club yesterday
on the grounds at Bay Ridge. With handicap al
lowance Of two he scored g. and In the magan-
traps scored the limit, making total of As. j. j.
keyes was one point behind Frank Stephenson won
the special trophy by bird In the second shoot
for a similar trophy Stephenson, Vanderveer and
Chapman We're tied In the shootoff Vanderveer
and Chapman again tied, each killing is straight
In the sweepstakes Frank Stephenson and II. NJ
Brigham were winners
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
USUAL LAKEWOOD HANDICAP.

Lakewood, n. J., Jan. 8 CSpecial).-Golfers viewed
with general favor the open handicap announced
by the Country Club to-day, the greater number of
cards being returned in the morning The field
was handicapped from W. III. Davis playing at
scratch, but calculations were upset by George c.
Low, an unknown quantity, who given four
teen strokes, the handicap limit being eighteen.
Jasper Lynch. Lakewood Golf, made the best score
Of the day.
At the Golf Club Of Lakewood this afternoon four
handicap scores were returned, Daniel chauncey
heading the list.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
CLEVER SHOOTING BY POTTS.

Lakewood ~ j., Jan. (SpeciaD.-It was small
party but lively one which spent the afternoon
ar the Country Club bird traps w. A. H. Stafford
ssIIarry" Suydam F. A. Potts and x. r. Thomas
making up a target bluerock sweepstakes, with
a s. entry fee. The were: Potts, a. Thomas.
8; Suydam s; Stafford g. live bird sweepstake
for $40 entry and ten birds next gave these scores
Potts 9; Suydam, z: Stafford, 4; Thomas 4. A
third contest under similar conditions gave Potts
q. STAFFORD 8, Thomas 8. Suydam, L. Thomas
dropped out and the traps rigged for doubles
suydam winning. scores: Suydam. 8; Potts 3. Stat
ford. !.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
COLUMBIA'S RELAY TEAM.

Charles A. Dana. manager of the Columbia Uni
versity track team. yesterday wrote to James e.
Sullivan that he would enter relay team in the
intercollegiate relay race be given by the Knick
erbocker Athletic Club February f. The Yale
entry has already been assured. and It Is likely
that Princeton Pennsylvania and Cornell will
strain a point to meet the pair.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
SOLDIER ATHLETIC CARNIVAL.

Athletes and wheelmen of the old school are
pleased at the and energy displayed I'm the
coming double night meeting of the Associated
Cycle Clubs of New-York and Company E, Sth
Regiment Infantry The meeting will take place
January 10 and &C. The capacity of the armory
floor is taxed to its utmost to accommodate con-
testants for training purposes, the wheelmen al
ternatng with the athletes four nights week in
the use of the armory.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
RACING AT CLERMoNT AVENUE RINK.
cI.AFLIN. OF PAwNEE ATHLETIC CLUB AND SIN
NIRUD CARRY OFF THE HoNoRs.

There was a large gathering at the Clermont
Avenue Rink. Brooklyn last evening 10 witness
the weekly skating races. There were three con-
tests on the programme II. p. Mcdonald gave an
exhibition quarter-mile. and went the distance in
~ Is seconds. Ward Clafiin. OF the Pawnee Ath-
letic Club met H Deering. of the Bay Ridge Ath-
letic Club in a mile match race. They skated to-
gether most of the distance when Deering tired
and Clahin won IN slow time.
The race for all the mile handicap, In
which seven skaters faced the starter. p Snnirud
was on scratch. and he had trouble in winning.
with A. E Davis. who had 50 yards, finishing sec
ond and H. Pallser, with the same handicap. third.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
THE AUTOMOBILE.
SUPPLY AND STORAGE STATIONS BEING
ESTABLISHED ON A LAVISH SCALE.

From present indications automobile stations and
numerous by spring the bicycle repair
There are at least twenty-four such places at
present, with strong probabilities of even more be-
ing in the field and looking for the patronage Of
the owners OF automobiles and those who expect
10 purchase machines. AT some of the storage
places uptown money has been expended with
lavish hand and many of the places have been or
are being fitted up with outlay of cash astonish-
ing in such a youthful industry. The buildings
have been fitted up ordinary storage or supply
stations. AT some of the places space has been
machines, and at one or two or the more elaborate
buildings. besides spaces for exhibition purposes,
tracks Will be laid out, so that intending purchas-
ers will be able TO try the machine 10 receive IN
structions in its mechanical mysteries before VENT
urng on the road. At least two of the places Will
have handsomely fitted UP club and lounging rooms
for the accommodation OF patrons. Supply sta
tions will be situated also on many or the popular
suburban drives. such as the Merrick Road. the
Hudson County Boulevard, Jerome-ave. and on
Staten Island. The American manufactures mas
mobiles are propelled by gasolene. Electric sta
tions have been established at several points in
the French capital
Owners OF automobiles in this country seem 70
think that it would be useless for them to send ma
chimes abroad TO compete for the Bennett trophy
at Paris. Alfred C. Harmsworth. the English
editor, who is enthusiastic automohiilst, is OF
the opinion that the Frenchmen will in the near
future be driving machines OF one hundred horse
power. Those foreign racing machines bring fahu-
lous prices. The machine owned by A. G. lSost-
wick is said have cost over $4,000, yet II Is OF
only twenty four horsepower.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06

the representative '.pros' the other side. has
been in charge of the London Golf Club for the
last six years. and one Of the features Of the
visit Will be match between the two at the
famous 81. Andrews course, in Scotland. Harold
Keith has recently established a new record OF s5
for the Country Clubs links. lowering the previous
record held by John Morrill, by two strokes. The
professional record IS 80 held by Alexander Find
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
BOXING.
LARGE PURSE OFFERED TO MGovERN FOR
MATCH IN SAN FRANCISCO.

Sam" Harris. the manager of Terry McGov-
ern received an offer from "Jim' Kennedy OF
5000 for a fight between his protege and an
named man, to take place In Saa Francisco in
May.
When Harris was asked whether he would ac-
cept he said he was at present considering an
Jordan in June and added that he might accept
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06

Chicago. Jan. 5.-The Harlem Jockey Club has
nounced its list of stakes for the spring and sum-
mer meetings of 1901 The stakes close on Febru-
airy Is. the principal ones being as follows;
For three-year-olds and upward-Twentieth Gen.
tury Handicap, 5000 added; estimated value $500.
Harlem Handicap. A,Ooo added; estimated value.
$4,000.
Chicago Stakes. $500 added: estimated value.
$4,000
value, 5000
Garden City Handicap. 81 800 added. estimated
value. 5000.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06

Alec Campbell professional at the Country Club
of Brookline, sailed on Thursday for his home in
Troon, Scotland where he will make two months
visit returning IN time to take charge Of the Coun
try Clubs links In the spring. He was accompanied
by willie Councillor, another well known East
ern professional. Campbell's brother who is one of
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
BROOKWELI
HARNESS MAKER
27 WEST THIRTIETH STREET
THE R4CETRACK.
AUDUBON HANDICAP FURNISHES PLENTY
OF EXCITEMENT

New-oreans. jan 5-The Audubon Handicap.
to-days stake feature drive from end TO
end of the mile and one-sixteenth. Strangest was
favorite in the betting with Albert Vale a strong
second choice. while Monk Wayman. who opened
at threes. went back to fives. After racing Ida
Ledford into submission. Monk Wayman had TO
deal with StranSest, and wen from the Eastern
horse by scant neck in a hard drive The steepIe-
chase was chapter Of accidents. though none in
terfered with the success OF the favorite Harve
B. fell at the sixth jump, but Williams rernounted
and finished second. Don Clarencio stumbled as he
doea hs Sead from h the third Jump and Hsrng fell over
vorites.
stewards Of the local meeting that Jockey Coburn
WHOSE. WHOSE services are claimed by, Atkins and Lot:
ridHg and ask thar he De directed 70 return 70
revocation Of his license. Summaries:
FIRST RAcE-senng Six furlOngs.
Fluke los CCochranD 70 .................
also ran. '' "
ra5 sEcqSp 1Sa SsS155 EAc5sf0s sS ssyqn tu5louss
Ic baSy F1I5sG STESon S, sa Gay! sIs to and even
Miss Loretta Beausath Gray John and spurs also ran
sen iss S@s and 0and'ap short course
Don earenci0 is5 1HeTtinso 10 1a 70
Time-a:O9A.
FOURTH RAcE--Audubon Handicap. One and ons-six-
teenth miles.
Monk Waynan, 112 (Dale) S I i........... /
Strangest 1I2 (cochran TO ana 10 2...........
Albert Vale l12 (Winkield) rs 10 5..............
Time-2:O1h.
Bright Night. Ida LedfOrd and Early Bird also
aE FIH s5 sSI dsi. SIX 5S and S1s1af rOHs
Georgia Gardner. ioi q Beck! 20
Saline. Water Plant Salvalea Phosphorus and Assess
ment also
SIXTH RACE-Si1 furlongs
Sue Johnson 90 Cochran, 10 S and
Macie Marie a4 (weber), 10 and 1............
Seguranca. 100 OieGlnn) o1....................
Tme-l:23R
Zanetto. advertisement. Rushfeds. vrain Parand
and Larequoise also
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
6orses an1 Carriages.

"Where there's a sctu
there's a ray" to prOve
that BrOOKtceU is MAX
ing the best Harness, for
he WiU gladly send to
any stable ia Ner IorE
City a set of Harness
TOR comparison ertth
that of any other firm.
His prices, quality CON-
sidered. are the lOtceSt
and appointments are
correct.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
TO ORGANIZE A SHOOTING CLUB.

Captain James +. Conlin realizing the need in
this city of a general headquarters for the inter-
change of views and news of interest TO the shoot
ing fraternity, has sent out call for meeting at
No 5l3 Sixth-aye. Monday evening at $50 o'clock
for the purpose of organizing a shooting club.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
sHEEPsHEAD BAY CLUBS OFFICERS.

The following officers were elected yesterday at
the annual meeting of the Sheepshead Bay Rod
and Gun Club: President, John j. Pillion; secre-
tary, Ira MeKane; treasurer Henry ]. Montanus
captain, Richard Williamson; trustees, d. j. Heff
ner, Hans Kronika, Charles Kahn, Frederick Lundy
and Martin Rauscher.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
Ponfret School.

CANADIAN HOCKEY TEAM TO COME HERE.
The Victoria Hockey Club. of Montreal, Canada.
will visit New-York for the third time on Friday
and Saturday Of this week, to play against the
New-York Athletic Club hockey team and an all
New-York team, which will be drawn from the
clubs in the Amateur Hockey League
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
mccoy POSTS A FORFEIT.

kid" Mccoy has deposited $1,000 check as a
forfeit to challenge the winner OF the Jeffres-
r ihlin battle which is scheduled TO be held in
Cincinnati on February i5 He says that il both
OF the refuse his challenge he is willing to
other man.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06

The dinner to the champion eight OF the Daunt-
less Boat Club will take place at the Arena on
Saturday February 8. The committee In charge
consists of r. r. Mamlok, Frank Underhill and
r. T. Rosenheim
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06

The Atalanta Boat Club will hold its yearly cleo
ton There will be no opposition TO the
regular ticket President Heath has decided to
retire, and First Vce-Presdent Walter Wagstan
will succeed him. Mr.. Heath will continue to take
active interest in the affairs of the organza-
tion by serving on the Board OF Governors
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
s8ARKEY AND NCOY MATCHED.

ssTom'' Sharkey and kid" Mccoy were matcht
Yesterday TO meet IN twenty round bout at Sa
francisco on February rs.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06

SHUT OUT.

Princeton. N. j.. Jan. 5.-The University hockey
team of Princeton defeated the Lawrenceville
Preparatory School team the latter's hockey
pOnd this afternoon by the of 10 Q. The
game was strongly contested throughout by both
teams. The lineup:
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC

MINIATURE ALMANAC
Sunrise Sunset 4:47l Is
HIGH WATER
AMSanfy Hook s26tGoy. IsJsnd SIS Hell Gate fo.x1
FM-sandy Hook s56 Gov. Island S:2s Hell Gate ll:l7
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06

TO-DAY.
Vessel. All -.r,
Pretoria. Hamburg. Hamb-Ar1- 6.0s).
MONDAY. JANUARY 2
jamestown NorroIk. Old Dominion s,nonu
TUESDAY. JANUARY 8
FINANCE Colon. Panama r E......... $50
Algonquin Charleston. Clyde.
FL Cid. New Orleans, Morgan. 2.fOn
Hamilton Norfolk. OLD Dominion. 500 . =,
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
Eemey School.


The hocky team Of the Pomfret School. Of Pom
fret. Conn. at the ST. Nicholas Rink last night de-
feated the Cutler School team by score OF TO 0.
At the end of the game the puck in the
air. and went through the goal post. The players
and many OF the spectators did not think It
counted. but the referee said IL did.
II was expected that Cutler would win but they
not able 10 score Both goals made for
the Pompret School were shot by Wagstaff. "'he
linen
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
ROWING.
CLUB ELECTIONS NEAR AT HAND-pINNER To
CHAMPION DAUNrLEss EIGHT.

The seawanhaka Boat Club of Brooklyn. will
hold it's annual election of officers on Tuesday
night. There will be two tickets I'm the field. and
the election promises to be lively one.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
HOCKEY.
INTERESTING GAMES PLAYED AT THE
LOCAL Kinks LAST NIGHT.

The Oriental Athletic Club hockey seven was de-
feated last night by the Heffiey School team OF
Brooklyn. by the score of to 0, al the Carmont
Avenue Rink. Brooklyn The Oriental players were
all at when Liftiton, who is a member of the
Brooklyn Skating Club. and also OF the Amateur
Hockey League. appeared on the ice to play with
Heffley. Lifiton did of the work for the
Brooklyn school boys, scoring three of the four
goals, while Niven scored the other. At the OPEN
ing Of the first half the puck was rushed into the
qrientals' territory. and Lifiton shot a goal That
the only goal scored in the half In the
second half the Oriental players went pieces and
Liffiton shot two goals and Niven The lineup:
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06

Everything Iou Want to Know.
Tribune Almanac. 1901
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
Announcements.

Prince Albert No. 2.
Fun Dress shirts.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
BOOKS auo DnbIlraflons.

=" n CIONOBILE TOPICS tells all about Auto
~ mobiles and the Automobile world in entertain
ng anuslng and Instructive way Out yesterday on all
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
Position.
ATHLETICS.

Goals-Ogaen. .; PurnelL ?
10 minutes.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
CHICAGO STAKES ANNOUNCED.

netto advertisement. Rushhelds ST. vrain Pautlsnd
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
OUTGOING STEAMERS.

TO-DAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-19
Needed Ia Chain.

A story is being told about German
who has n hotel far down town. An
lartist-one of those barroom artists
who make pictures on mirrors with
soap-called on the German. the other
day and asked for some work. well"
the German said. you might paint n
brown bear on my sign. How much
would you charge to do it?" Two dol
lars" the artist answered. Thereupon
the contract was made, and the bear
was painted.
At the end of the job the artist said,
Don't you want me to paint n chain
on the bear?" Would you charge ex-
ira for that?" said the German. Yes.
That would cost 81 extra 'Then I
can't afford to have it done" The art
ist departed. That night it rained. and.
10, I'm the morning the bear had vanish
ed from the sign! The rain had washed
it away.
The German sent for the painter at
once. MY bear" he said reproachful-
". sis gone'' The other answered,
well. / wanted to put n chain on il.
didn't II" The German then handed
out So, 50 for the painting OF another.
bear, the third for a chain to make the
picture permanent.
The chained bear now remains upon
the sign impervious to the weather..
Philadelphia Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-19
TRYING A NEW SCHEME
Proht-Sharing an Induoement to Locate
I'm Kenosha.

Kenosha. Wis. July 19.-Profit-Shar-
ing on n novel basis is to he given n
trial by twelve of the leading indus
trial plants in KenoSna. as the mana"-
ers Of the plants have formed Il CO.
operative association for the purpose
of bringing labOrerS here and to make
TIE 1cffy Il model manufacturing town.
The plan Is to purchase a large tract
of land on which will he built homes
for 1000 laborerS. These homes will
bc sold To the men at the actual cost
Of building. They VIII he located near
the factory district. and fitted with all
modern convenienceS.
In order to encourage matrimony
among the wOrkmen these houses will
he sold or rented. and in the latter
case the rent paid will apply on the
purchase price of the house. To fur
ther the plan a large clearinghouse
VIII he erected to accommodate sew
eTal hundred workmen, at which it
will he possible to secure board and
rooms Mt low rates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-19
RANK POISON FOR CHICAGO
She Is Alleged To BE Eating "FormaIds-
hyded" Fruits and Vegetables.

Chicago. July 19.-FOllowing the
discovery that adulterated milk had
been furnished the Cook county hos
pital comes the accusation that South
Water street merchants are making
wholesale use of formaldehyde 10
keep fruits and vegetables from rot
ting on their hands. The charge is
made by Superintendent Grady, of
the milk inspection bureau. The infer
nation was brought to him by men
Interested in the present agitation
against milk and food authorizations.
These infOrmants assert that thou
sands of carbOys of formaldehyde have
been sold 10 commission merchants bY
Il leading wholesale chemical supply
hOuSs in this city. Aside from the
fruits treated. it is said potatoes have
been dOsed to prevent them from
sprOuting.
The foregoing charge is ridiculed
aIfd denied by the produce commission
men. They NOT only say that no one
on the street would be guilty of re
sorting TO such practices. but declare
the scheme would be impracticable
even if it were tried.