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partially forgot the awful reason fol
the examination.
From them he selected several which
he concealed. The others he destroyed
But after he had bathed and refreshed
himself. thus destroying all outward
appearance of the effect of the events
of the past night upon him, he return
ed to the club for his breakfast
He had found among the papers the
key to many things that he did not un'
derstand. and he felt certain that as
soon as he could have a protracted talk
with old James he would be enabled to
see his way clearly before him. The
mystery by which Pendleton was sur,
rounded was beginning to unfold.
At the club he met Carleton Biggs, q
character whose prototype may be
found in almost every club Of promi-
nence in New York. They belong to
The 'has beens" in that they are among
the Oldest members, are always serving
on some committee and have from
some mysterious source income suft1-
cient to pay their dues and purchase
an occasional meal. But they are al
ways ready to accept an invitation to
breakfast or dine and regard their
abilities to entertain as sufficient equiv
alent for the favor. More than that
they are ever ready to perform any
slight gentlemanly service which will
place one of their benefactors under
obligations to repeat the invitation at
the first opportune moment. Wynd-
ham desired Biggs to perform just such
a service for him, and for that reason
invited him to take breakfast.
When they had lighted their cigars.
Wynlham put out his feeler.
"By Jovew he said. 1T Is too bad
that Pendleton has not come in. Did
you see him last night. Carleton?"
"No 1 heard that he was back. but l
did not see him."
"He was to meet me here during the
evening and did not come. Then l
supposed he would blow in for his
breakfast. I really ought to get word
to him before 60 down town, and yet
I haven't the time. I'll have to write
a line and send it down by a messen-
ger boy"
Biggs fidgeted an instant in his chair
and then took the bait.
"I'm going down that way presently
he said. II had it in mind to drop In
and see Burr anyway, so If I can carry
a message for you, old man.
"Would you? That is just the thing.
It will be a great favor, Carleton, If
you will take the trouble"
'No trouble at all. intended to stop
there anyhow, you know. VIII you
write the message. or shall"-
"Certainly not. Just tell him that
1t is very important that he should
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said by way Of clinching the invitation.

said by way Of clinching the invitation.
Thus it happened that just as both
hands of old Trinity clock pointed at
the four gentlemen entered the Equi-
table building together.
They had hardly crossed the thresh-
old of the entrance before Carleton
Biggs rushed forward and confronted
Wyndham.
II thought you'd never come" he
said, although. as matter Of fact.
you are Oh time. I have been here
nearly an hour"
"That was foolish of you. Carleton"
drawled Wyndham. 81 told you that l
would be here at 2 sharp. Where Is
BURR"
II could not find him."
Couldn't find him. eh? Well, 1t
doesn't much matter. Fortunately, l
did not need him."
Then he introduced Biggs all around
and added:
"Come into the Savarin. Well have
luncheon anyhow"
When they were seated at the table
and the order had been given. he turn.
ed to Biggs again and asked:
did James tell you where he had
gomez
81 couldn't find James either"
"That's strange"
81 went back three times and rang
repeatedly each time, but nobody an
swered. Perhaps he did not 60 to his
own rooms last night"
During this conversation Wyndham
had glanced in the direction Of Escu-
dera several times. but If the Mexican
heard what was said he gave no indi-
cation Of 1t.
"Oh. yes. he did," replied Wyndham
in response to the last remark. "Senor
Escudera went there with him from
the club. Did I not SO understand you,
senor?" he continued politely. turning
to the gentleman from Mexico.
"What did you ask, Mr.. Wyndham"
said Escudera calmly.
Craig Wyndham smiled, but he found
1t difficult to conceal the CLEAN Of sat
isfaction that came into his eyes. for
he felt that the Mexican had slightly
overdone his part in that counter move.
When the question was repeated. Es-
cudera replied:
"Why, yes. l went with Mr.. Pendle-
ton from the club to his place Of resi-
dence. I believe 1t was his intention
to remain there last night, although l
do not know. Perhaps he has been
called away again."
The subject was changed after that,
and when luncheon was finished the
party separated. But Craig Wyndham
thrust his arm under Biggs' and drew
him along with him.
"Come with me-" he said. 81 have
one or two things more to attend to.
and after that we will 60 up town to-
gether. If we do not find Burr at the
club, then we will 60 around and look
him up. I shouldn't wonder II he was
sleeping and had given James orders to
admit nobody. He has done that thing
before, you know"
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you kno,D aphdt q lazy dufer nc ts."
meet me at the Lawyers club at 2
O'Clock sharp. That is all. 1t relates
to some business matters that we talk
ed about last night and had not time
to finish. We were interrupted. A
gentleman be knew In Mexico came In,
and Burr left the club with him. l
have not seen him since. Don't forget
at 2 sharp"
"All right, Wyndham."
"And l say, Carleton, make him
come. You know what a lazy duffer
he is. Come along with him If you
will and lunch with us at the Savarin.
I'll be at the Lawyers at 2 precisely,
but I'll be in q hundred places between
now and then. so there'll be no chance
to get word to me. You'll be there,
eh?''
IF you have business matters to dis
cuss. perhaps
"Bosh! There is nothing that you
cannot hear-all the world, for that
matter I'll expect you. You'll see
Burr soon, won't you?"
"Within half an hour"
Wyndham went down town then and
during the remainder Of the forenoon
attended to his affairs as Stoically and
as Systematically as he always did.
Not once did he deviate from his usual
habits. He went to the same places.
saw the same people. cracked jokes,
laughed and in every way was just
the same as he always was to those
who knew him intimately.
Fortune favored him in one respect.
| Shortly after noon he met OH the street.
near the corner Of John. SenOr Escu.
dera.
They shook hands cordially, and
Wyndham invited the Mexican to see
the pictures at Stewards. There he
introduced him to number oi ac-
quaintances. and. selecting two OF
them, he asked them. in company with
the Mexican. to so with him to the
Lawyers club. where he expected to
meet two friends.
well all have lunch together" lie
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EXTRAORDINARY GAMBLING.
Russian NOblemnn Loses $500, 900
Inside of Four Hours.

Inside OF FOur Hours.
In the rooms of the Vienna Jockey
club, surrounded by Austrian noble
men, and drinking imperial tokay at
500 bottle, Count Joseph Potocki lost
100000 in four hours Of play at bacca-
rat-the biggest loss that was ever
made by one individual in game Of
cards.
The imperial chancellor, Goluchow-
ski, who stood by Potockis side and
saw the money lost, has been severely
reprimanded by the emperor.
Opposed to Count Potock in the CO.
lossal game were the Hungarian dep
uty, Herr Won Szemere and Prince
Francis Braganza. Won Szemere won
$500, 900 from Potock and Prince Bra
ganza, $25O,444 The remaining $4,000
can probably be accounted for by the
outstanding players and the percentage
of the table.
Taking cognizance Of these facts the
authorities have instituted proceedings
against Potocki and the principal win
ners. They have been notified that
they are not to leave Vienna without
special permission.
Potocki apparently came into the
Jockey club on the evening In question
with the deliberate intention Of retriev-
ing his losses by a grand coup. Won
Szemere not being wealthy man, the
stakes were at first moderate. Both
the Hungarian deputy and Prince Bra
ganza won steadily from the outset.
Then the unfortunate and reckless
count forced the high play and plung-
ed desperately. His opponents having
won so largely could not refuse his de-
mand to increase the stakes. They roll
ed up thousands and tens Of thousands.
Potocki was apparently mad. His
face was pale, his eyes fevered and
cleaning, his hands clinched, his hair
disordered. Prince Braganza and Won
Szebere were cool and collected.
Crowds of noblemen gathered about
the table, looking at the tremendous
play in establishment. They were hor-
rified at Potock's losses.
During the game an elderly member
of the Jockey club entered the card
room, and, hearing what was going on,
took the framed notice prohibiting
gambling from the wall and placed it
on the table before the Russian plung-
er.
Potocki, now intensely excited, sprapz
to his feet, seized the fraDed notice,
and threw it into the Re. He then
called for seYera4bottles Of imperial
tok6y-at$ $1OO a bottle, and began to
drink deeply.
When Potock had lost 100000 and
the excitement was at its height, Count
Henry Hoyos endeavored to induce
Potocki to leave the table. The
count was rebuffed and Immediately
left the room.
The game was conducted In a regu-
lar manner and has not been question
ed. The emperor has censured Count
Golouchowski because he did not use
his great influence to check the play.
Since the game the Jockey club has
been closed.-Vienna correspondence of
New York World.
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doors except those for the executive
offices will be fireproof.

doors except those for the executive
offices will be f1reproof.
The system Of heating. adopted is the
direct indirect. Coils will be placed in
pockets under the windows. and fresh
air will be admitted under the window
sills and DETECTED by battle plate
through the coils and into the building.
Large ventilating shafts carried up
through the center Of the rooms will
have registers opening into each story.
and exhaust fans at the top will insure
draft.
The employees in the new ediflce for
the government printing Office will be
provided with filtered and cooled water
for drinking, which will be kept con-
tinuously circulating through pipes,
with taps at convenient points.
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Grouping the States.
The very large states are:

The very large states are:
Texas, 266,011 square miles.
California, 1928 square miles.
Montana, 147,061 square miles.
New Mexico, 122,678 square miles.
Arizona, 1880 square miles.
Nevada, 110,679 square miles.
Colorado, 103,969 square miles.
The large states are:
Michigan, 1890 square miles.
Wyoming, 97.S7S square miles.
Oregon, 96,S3S square miles.
Minnesota, Sc, 1886 square miles.
Utah, S4,92S square miles.
Idaho, S3,S2S square miles.
Kansas, S2,236 square miles.
South Dakota, 1850 square miles.
Nebraska, 1881 square miles.
North Dakota, 7O.7S9 square miles.
Washington, 1854 square miles.
Missouri, 69,137 square miles.
Wisconsin, 65,SO5 square miles.
The good sized states are:
Georgia, 59,436 square miles.
Florida, 58,9S4 square miles.
Illinois, 5S,354 square miles.
Iowa, 56,270 square miles.
New York, 53,719 square miles.
Arkansas, 53,22S square miles.
North Carolina, 52.674 square miles.
Alabama, 51,756 square miles.
Louisiana, 1926 square miles.
Mississippi, 46,919 square miles.
Pennsylvania, 45,92S square miles.
Ohio, a., 464 SOU re miles.
Virginia, 42,33O square miles.
Tennessee, 42,050 square miles.
Kentucky, 4O,332 square miles.
Smaller states:
Oklahoma, 38,959 square miles.
Indiana, 36,5S7 square miles.
Maine, 33,039 square miles.
Indian Territory, 31,154 square mile!
South Carolina, 31,O4S square miles.
West Virginia, 24,5O4 square miles.
The small states are:
Maryland, 12,297 square miles.
Vermont, $3.50 square miles.
New Hampshire, s,377 square miles.
Massachusetts, S,546 square miles.
New Jersey, 8,173 square miles.
Connecticut, 5,612 square miles.
Delaware, 1850 square miles.
Rhode Island, 1,247 square miles.
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THE KNIFE THR0WERS
Bv FREDERICK VAN RENSSELAER, DEY.

Author Other Men, "The brotherhood or
Copyright, Frederic Van Rensselaer, Day.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-25
GETS VERDICT FOR $50 900.
MAN WINS SUIT FOR SHARE OF STOCK
OF THE CUBA COMPANY

verdict for $4,000 damages was awarded
yesterday in the Supreme Court White Plains
TO Peter F. McLaurin. of Mount Vernon. against
the Cuba Company. This company. with a capt.
tai Of SS,OOOOOO. was organized by William c.
Whitney, ]. ]. Hill, J. P&rpont Morgan, Oliver
Hartman. jr., Ex-Governor Morton, Sir William
c. Van Horne and Others to control lumber
lands aud construct railroads in Cuba. Sir Will
lam Van Horne engaged McLaurin. who
familiar with Cuba, TO buy land for the
pany. He was TO receive $4,000 year and one
share Of stock in the company
McLaurin went to Cuba and after prospecting
purchased and turned TO the company
forty thousand acres Of land McLaurin was
only in the employ Of the company a few months
when he was discharged by Sir William Van
Horne. and his demand for the share OF stock
was refused. ThereupOn McLaurin sued for the
stock. making all the directors of the company
defendants. To time and trouble the COM
pany stipulated that each share of the stock
worth $4,000.
Sir William Van Horne the principal wit
ness al the trial He testified that he did not
agree To give MCLaurin a share of stock, but
did agree to give him $4,000 a year for his SER
vices. The jury, however awarded the stock to
MCLaurin.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-25
MAGISTRATE FINES BROKER.
LArTER.s REMARK AFTER REBUKE ARoUsEs
FORMERS IRE.

LATTER's REMARK AFTER REBUKE ARoCsEs
FORMER'S IRE.
Magistrate Crane In the Harlem Court yester-
day inflicted the heaviest penalty he could under
the law a member Of the Automobile Club
Joseph A. Blair. a broker. with office az No %
Broadway and living at No. 343 West End-ave. IN
company with n DR.. Baldwin. Mr.. Blair riding
IN his automobile Riverside Drive Sunday
According 10 Bicycle Policeman Fitzgerald the ma
chine was going at the rate of eighteen miles an
hour when ne arrested Mr.. Blair. In Mr.
Blair said that he did not believe his machine
going faster than eight miles hour
You people don't know how fast you are go
ing, said the Magistrate. and I'll take the police
mans word. I'll fine you $40, the most I al
lowed to under the law. 1 am here protect poor
people and pedestrians. and I'm going to do it. 1
know that whenever I see automobile coming
toward I for my life. and I'll leave II 10
every one within the sound of my voice If they do
not do the same"
AS Mr.. Blair turned away he said something
about wanting TO know where he could appeal the
case that he could get justice. Magistrate
Crane overheard the remarks.
"Come back here sir he rOared Officer bring
that man back here l want You TO know. sir. that
I here representing the people and those who
have to walk You wealthy people don't how
fast ride. III see that Justice is done both to
you and the people,
New-York tribune., 1902-03-25
NO OFFER FOR GARLAND COLLECTION YET.

Robert B. DOdson, OF Fahnestock & Co. No.
Wal-st. an executor of the will OF James A. Gar
land told a Tribune reporter yesterday that no
negotiations had yet been opened for the sale Of
the Garland collection of tapestries. which had been
loaned to the Metropolitan Museum OF Art for the
last seven years. 1t proposed by the execu-
tors to sell the collection but no offer had far
been made TO Mr.. Dodson's knowledge.
LAS the collection not specified in the WILL -
remarked Mr.. Dodson, the executors have al
tentative but TO sell 1t the highest price possible
as we have dispose of the property not destg-
mated in the will At present. We interested In
having the Metropolitan Museum OF Art acquire
the collection and l certainly wish the museum
had the money buy 1t. II II does not wish to
do so. the collection will probably go some pri-
New-York tribune., 1902-03-25
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MIlEEou56h 6heGd EALKs. l
tS4S&S 77S]=sZ III
HOT CROSS BUNS.

For twelve hot cross buns Of liberal size heat
our cupfuls of the best bread -four that 1t IS
rArm 10 the touch when sifted. Pour a cupful Of
milk which has been scalded and cooled until
blood warm over part Of the -four Melt half a
east cake In a quarter Of cupful OF lukewarm
water and let II stand while eggs being
,saten 10 a stiff broth. Add "A third Of a cupful Of
loftened butter TO the mixture Of -four and milk
Add two heapng tablespoonfuls of sugar and
,atspoonful OF salt the batter. Finally add the
reast and the remainder Of the sifted -four. Beat
he dough until IL bliSterS Let IL rise overnight
intn IL Is very light Turn out the dough on the
Sread board. well dredged with -four, and pat 1t
lown until II is about an inch thick. Cut il into
welvs large biscuits. and put d teaspoonful Of
.urrnnts and three slices OF citrOn in each
nscuit. Sometimes a lump Of sugar dipped in
frange extract Is put IN each bun Put the buns In
buttered biscuit pan, pressed closely together 50
hat they will not hatten out in rising, but VIII
well into thick biscuits. Cover them carefully,
md let them rise in warm place for an hour or
hour and a half until nearly double IN size.
Rub them with sugar and water and make cross
With sharp knife each one when they are
eady go into the Sometimes a cross or
rosting made OF sugar and milk IS put on the
buns after they baked These buns should be
baked IN a hot oven until they are well done.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-25
TO MANAGE MANUFACTURING CONCERN.

Collector Bidwel. when asked about his business
plans for the future said; Il going INTO busi-
ness just I can arrange it Senator
Stranahan has promised 10 take hold here at once
after he has been confirmed Collector OF the
Port and has filed his bond I am going to take
charge OF a large manufacturing concern which
operates six factories and employs hundreds OF
men No, IL IS not bicycle or automobile BUSH
ness but Just what il is do not care at present
to say have offered place II. e. Stuart
my private secretary here. and he has accepted II
MT stuart VIII, however. remain in the Custom
House Ior reasonable time under the col
lector while Mr.. Stranahan is getting accustomed
TO the duties OF his new office"
New-York tribune., 1902-03-25
NAY CONTROL CANAL TRAFFIC.
COMPANY ALREADY OWNS TWO-THIRDs Oh.
BOATS on THE ERIE.

COMPANY ALREADY OWNS TWO-THlEDS Oh.
BOATS ON THE ERIE.
The New-York and Western Transportation COM
pany. recently Incorporated at Albany according
10 George W. Stillweu, its promoter, and his son.
j. B. StweI of the Inland transportation Dis<
patch Company. of No. 10 Broad-st. already con-
trolls, either by purchase or option. twO-thirds Or
the CanalbOats Of any value used the Erie
Canal OF these boats. they said yesterday. thsrs
between five hundred and six hundred. and
their value Is about 100000. Although nominaIIy-
capitalized at 10000. the company has the righE
to extend its capital. ]. B. Stillwer said:
We will control the movement the canal or
grain. coal. lumber and east and west bound mer-
chandise. and the canal Will he like railroad
For the present shall use horses and steam
We also have another kind Of power in mind.
This is something Mr.. Tone OF Rochester. who
operates the Charlotte ferry there, can tel you
about better than I can
Mr.. StilIweH intimated that It was a form %
chain cable.
My father prepared and got passed by the Iegis-
lature year ago. the bill repeating the Law
limiting the capitalization OF forwarding companies
on the canal 10 $4,000. and he has been at work
on the plan since that time. We expect TO have
all the good boats eventually and will begin opera
lions when the canal opens in the spring. There
has never been a corporation owning the boats
before They have all been held by individuals.
This prevented from giving through bills OF
ladng. When had freight contracted for Wa
nad 10 CndTteT boats one or the advantages OE
such a combination is that through bills OF Iading
can be given We have made traffic agreements
with lines from Buffalo TO the West II will also
make rates permanent and viii make FOR economy
IN operating the boats the canal, where
owners OF CanalbOats now bring their tow horses
here with them the boat the horses can be
kept at work The steamboats, be kept more
busy also. Instead OF tying up TO wait for a
tow. II VIII be possible to keep them in all ths
time
Have you financial connection with any rail-,
road?' Mr.. Sttllwell was Ssked-
What could prevent railroad company from
getting the control of the company, and in this
way the business Of the CanaI2''
You don't suppose would give I'D a good
thing. do yOU2 There is good profit in III
II reported last night credible authority
that Joseph c. Tone in this city organizing
company for the manufacture Of the cable d.
vice for moving boats
New-York tribune., 1902-03-25
FOR AID OF POsTOFFTcE EMPLOYEES.

The entertainment committee OF the Postal En-
plOyes Mutual Aid Association has about completed
arrangements for the annual entertainment and
ception be held at the Grand Central Palace.
Forty-t third and Forty-fourth SITS. and Lexington
ave, on next Tuesday evening. A vaudeville
has been selected which will begin promptly at s
o'clock to be followed by dancing 1880 o'clock.
The association. composed OF members Of all
Der TO- 1867. and during its existence has paid
$jOO00O to benefiCiaries OF deceased members
Previous affairs have met with the hearty support
OF the public and IL is hoped that the faithful
OCCas sir
New-York tribune., 1902-03-25
STUFFED TOMATOES.

For stuffed tomatoes large fresh fruit is required
The stem portion should be sliced of and the soft
'art scooped out with spoon, leaving cup-formed
omato case. The stuffng may be Of seasoned
reakerumbs, mixed with butter, and, II liked. one
tgg Many persons prefer equal portions Of finely
Mnced ham and seasoned breadcrumbs mixed
With the yolk Of an egg.
Another stuning liked by many is made Of raw
;hoPped beef seasoned with pepper and salt, and
uiey chopped onion onion juice With this the
'oik or eggs should also be mixed.
After the tomatoes have been filled the top may
s1e sprtnkled with breadcrumbs spoonful or
ne pulp OF tomatoes laid on.
How long these viii require 10 bake brown will
New-York tribune., 1902-03-25
CONNECTICUT STATE PRESIDENT.

Mrs. F. B. Walker. Of No 162 York-st New
Haven, Conn has consented 10 accept the pres-
dency Of the 7. S. 5. for Connecticut. Mrs.
Walker is one OF the practical Sunshine workers.
and will do much spread the gospel of good
cheer In a State which Is already doing much
TO make the world more sunshiny. win the
branch presidents OF Connecticut please report their
work once month TO Mrs. Walker who Will make
a summarized report for the general office? The
individual members who live in towns where there
Is no T. ;: :. branch may respond TO requests and
report their individual work the general office II
so, desired All members friends willing TO
heIp spread Sunshine by forming branches are re-
quested to communicate with Mrs. Walker.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-25
PRISON FOR ANOTHER STRAW BoyDsMAy
JUDGE FOSTER SENTENCES ONE TO SIX YEARS
DESPITE PLEA FOR LENIENCY

JUDGE FOSTER SENTENCES ONE TO SIX YEARS
DESPITE PLEA FOR I.ENIENCY
Moritz Knoblauch was sentenced 10 six years In
prison yesterday by Judge Foster, IN Part III OF
General Sessions. after he had pleaded guilty to a
charge OF perjury. Knobauch is OF the straw"
bOndsmen who have been plying their business IN
the courts. II was charged that November q
he appeared before Justice Hobrook in the Court
OF Special Sessions. and furnished bond in the sum
OF loo for Frank Wilson. who was charged with
keeping gambling house. AS security. Knob
LAUGH mentioned eight lots at the northeast corner
OF One-hundred-and-th thirty-seventh-st. and South
ern Boulevard which he said worth SS7 900
and IN which he claimed TO have equity amounting
TO 10000 He exhibited deeds showing that the
property had been assigned to him.
In a sworn statement made to the court yester-
day, in which he pleaded for leniency, Knoblauch
said that he had not paid for the transformers OF
the property he had professed To own in part and
that he held 1t in his name simply a convenience.
He pleaded that he did not know that he doing
wrOng.