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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
ANOTHER OLD TINE MINSTREL DIES.
NEIL BRYANT sUccUaBs TO ILLNESS FROM
WHICH HE SUFFERED FOR NEARLY A YEAR

NEIL BRYANT sUccUMBs TO ILLNESS FROM
WHICH He SUFFERED FOR NEARLY A YEAR
Nell Bryant the fourth OF the old time Ministries
70 Gle within short time. dice in ST. Mary's Hos
ptal, Brooklyn, yesterday He had been an inmate
o. that Institution for nearly year, suffering
ron heart trouble and other complications When
ne heard Of the death OF Billy" West, Of billy
Emerson and Billy Rice. all Of whom he had
Known well II seemed stifie what little desire
re had 10 live. Tor many months he had been
Obliged 10 remain in chair on account OF the
peculiar nature OF his trouble.
The funeral will be held tomorrow az the chapel
u 81 Mary The Brooklyn Lodge. Of Elks will
PROBABLY take part in the services The burial will
Oe In Calvary Cemetery
Nell Bryant was the last OF three brothers. all
famous On the minstrel stage. He was born In
.1eensviAe y Y. IN 1888, and his name originally
cornelius OBrien. Neil went on the stage
~ musician, and became the champion player
me nutina. In 1887, wIL0 his older brother,
ossee.Iy and his younger brother. Dan" Bryant
sreoil4leQ the "COrkOnians'' and gave perform
eor1S az No e2 Broadway. subsequently the
1le,lfaNs Went 70 what IS now Tony Pastors opera
.ttouse, N Fourteenth-st Later they played in
W. leanlzation OF Bryants Minsres in 1871. This
sslA successful. and the minstrel, who was a
Shs-5asS WIN the politicians, got a place IN the
Ssis N once. FOR thirteen years after that he
inc SILLY on. Finding that his health was break
III rrSHi' ne went 20 the Catskils, but soon came
gatSo s asIlyn ana entered ST. Marys Hospital
ago g. Jerry and Dan Bryant died some years
Sha tne only living relatives OF Neil is sister,
rssrLsss -tnree years old. ana a nephew. Charles
-71fke' who ie an actor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS.

A figure skating tournament will be held under
the auspices of the Brooklyn Skating Club at the
Clermont Avenue Rink on next Thursday. Sane
ton has been given by the National Skating Asso-
citation. Among those VINO will receive invitations
10 compete are Arthur Keene, OF the New-York
Athletic Club, the present champion OF Canada
and the United States; W. E. Dutfey Irving
Brokaw and V. L. shuitz. the winner OF the novice
contest last year.
Owing TO the agreement between tho American
and Canadian ASSOCIATIONS, by which the figure
skating championship Is held every alternate year
~ Canada the contest will teke place in Montreal
this year, providing II Is held at all So the pres
fggrs skaters an opportunity 9 show their prowess
Clifford q. Dunn. Paris Rev Building. =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
FIGHT AGAINST, CEMETERIES
WEALTHY RESIDENTS OF wEsTCHEsTER
GET BILL PREVENTING LOCATION OF
GRAvEYARDS NEAR SUMMER HOMES


GRAvEYARDs NEAR SUMMER HOMES.
There great surprise yesterday in Mamaro-
neck and Larchmont when it became known that a
bill which passed the legislature last week ard
signed by Governor. Odeu on SATURDAY. had
been put through to revent the Hickory Grove
Cemetery Association corporation recently capt.
taliZed here, from laying out extension cerne-
terry between LarchmOPt and Mamaroneck- The
act forbids the establishment of any new Gene
teries in counties Of 1900 less population In
which there already 500 ares Of land in usa
for cemetery purposes
IL is believed that II will rot only kill OF tire
Hickory Grove Cemetery. but will also affect an
other big cemetery which 4; being planned for
Dobbs Ferry. the Hudson River. The cemetery
companies capitalized for several hundred
thousand dollars, and the Hickory Grove Associa-
ton has purchased optioned two hundred acres
of land The land owned by the John Stephen
Car Company. II is situated near the tracks
OF the New-York. New-HsIen and Hartford Rail-
road and it is said that arrangement has been
made with the railroad company to build a sta
ton there.
The residents of Mamaroneck and I.archrnont are
also making bitter fight against the proposed
cemetery before the Westchester Supervisors. The
Supervisors several weeks ago granted permit TO
the association, and the residents were preparing
to attack IL in the courts technical
When the cemetery association learned of the n
tention of its enemies II made application to the
Supervisors for a permit Among the resi-
dents who foremost in the fight against the
graveyard are ex-Unfted States Senator Thomas
w Palmer. Colonel Henry W. Sackett. Dr.. Cyrus
Edison. Watson B. Dickerman. W. H. Russell, John
G. Beresford and Frederick W. Flint.
The members OF the Larchmont Yacht Club and
the Constables Flaglars. Bostwicks Marshalls.
Weatherbees and other wealthy families OF this
city who have country seats Orienta Point
also against il. a monster petition. containing the
protests of people who S6t0U000 in real estate
In the two towns. has also been prepared. Besides
getting the bill through the legislature the resi-
dents have obtained order for Injunction
10 prevent the Supervisors from taking any fur
Their action.
The order is returnable next Monday before
Supreme Court Justice keOgh The property own
erS that the cemetery will depreCiate the valus
of real estate and rob MamarOneck and Larch-
mont OF the gayety OF the summer months The
cemetery association. IL is said hopes 10 evade the
provisions of the bill by making the claim that N
had applied for a grant and purchased real estate
before the measure introduced. A long legal
fight. extending the Court of Appeals IS antici-
pated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
TIE SOUTH AMERICAN REToLUTIoy.

sAI.AzAR's PoLICT-THB BoYACA sAFE-oRTIz
WELL INTRFNCHED-
Panama March 6.-Cieneral Salazar, the new Gov
ernor of the isthmus. has reappointed Sehores Ar
iona and Aleman as secretaries 10 the departments
Of State and Finance, respectively. This action Is
taken 10 show that General Salazar intends to con-
tir,,e tbe same policy as was observed by the late
General Alban.
The government gunboat Boyaca, on whose &C
count considerable anxiety felt, as she had not
been heard from in some time, arrived here TINS
morning from CririqUi She landed reinforcements
amounting TO hundred men at That point, ana
reports that General Ortiz who was sent by the
GOVERN nenr general Castro from Aqua Dulce 10
protect Ciudad David, has strongly intrenched him
ssIf at that place The people Of Ciudad David
we're greatly alarmed because Of the presence OF
Eve hundred revolutionsts under General Perez AT
San Pueblo five miles away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
MORTGAGE FOR S75,O0O 900.

BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROA D ISSUES ONE
IN FAVOR OF UNION TRUST COMPANY.
Clarksburg w Va. March 6. "A mortgage toI
S'1.OOOOOO. given by the Ba fimore and Ohio
Railroad. was admitted for r, .cord in the ofics
OF the County Clerk here ,-day. 1t was IN
favor of the Union Trust Dmpany OF New
York The purpose of the m ,rtgage is to Iqui-
date all outstanding mortgag es previously given
on all lines operated by the Baltimore and Ohio
system in Pennsylvania. hio and West yfr-
ginia.
Twenty million dollars worth Of bonds al
ready have been issued 70 r this puroosA Ths
largest single issue to be taken up is thar ~
Slo,olu.0oo on the PlttSb urg, Lake Erie and
western system There ire numerous smaller
mortgages on various Ill Ies in this and other
States which will be paid and $40 600 Of addf-
tional bonds are TO be ISIS led as needed The re-
naming Slo.OOOOOO is o be reserved for I'M
proVement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07

mary election at which Arthur J. Hagan was
beaten by D. ]. Harrington. An investigation of
the primary by the Greater New-York Democracy
resulted in the issuing of an order for new cleo
tlon Harrington withdrew from the fight and
John Brannisan was substituted by the opponents
o. hagen, whose name again headed one Of the
tickets. The election was held at STEMS Garden,
al NO oS West Eifty-seventh-st. Over a thousand
men were reported to have voted, and various
members Of the Greater New-York Democracy
happened IN 70 watch the fun The count not
completed last night, but it generally be-
ileved that Branngan would win by large major
ity, as he is a strong man in the district.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
ICE COMPANIES MAY MERGE
AMERICAN SAID TO BE ABOUT TO ABB
SORB THE KNICKERBOCKER
OF CHICAGO.

Chicago. March 6-It is reported that thu
American Ice Company. a New-Jersey corpora
ton. with capital stock of $50 379 500 will alb.
sorb the Knickerbocker Ice Company OF Chi.
cago The American company has a large bust
ness in New-York Philadelphia, Washington
Baltimore. Pittsburg and other Eastern cities
1t never has come west Of Pennsylvania TO dc
business
The report said that If the Americana company
failed in its efforts TO secure the Knicazerbocker
property it would establish plants ip Chicago
and begin in the price OF ice
The Knickerbocker is the largest ice company
in Chicago. II was formed in 1885. and in 1895
absorbed most of the independent concerns II
has capital stock OF S1.0E0O00. divided into
100000 preferred and S4OGs0Ot0 common and
has S1,9I1.OO0 bonds outstanding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
LRKING PLACE THEATRE.

Rccause Of the sickness OF Mr.. Claudius. the fret
performance OF THE Honeymoon did not take
mace at the Irving Place Theatre last night. Rod
erich Benedix's comedy der ZArtlichen Verwandt-
en-" WAS substituted and furnished pleasant even
tns.a sntertainnent although Mr. Couried's players
were not az their best. The play Is a light comedy
dealing with the adventures OF country gentleman
vino returns TO his home after ten years absence
49, receIyes a frlgid welcome Mr. 6ottpapp, MI
ngthsTt and this Misses Btnger had the chief parts
and played them In their usual CONSCIENTIOUS way
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
4 PRIZE FoR LOCOMOTIVE PLANS.

Berlin, March e-The Society OF German Mechan-
.oal Engineers. influenced by the recent expert
ments IN electrical rapid transit in Berlin, has Of
fered first second and third prizes OF 1000 5000
and 1900 marks, respectively, TOR the best de-
sa f0g one s ws bss
gage. TO run seyepty-nye miles an hour on a
yelop 9, system Of frequent service between the
large German cities eE rate OF speed much
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
CONTESTS FOR BANS CUPS.

The indoor contests for the Commodore David
Banks cups were continued yesterday in the New
York University gymnasium. The contests were 100
and 40 yard dashes, shot put and pole vault Fol-
lowing is the summary
One-hundred-yard dash-Won by :. P Warford 'C5:
W H orr. OS, and g. Z Funk. 'O3 tied for second.
Time. OILS
Four-hundred- -forty-yard dash-won ~ c z
Funk 'OS, L p Warford, t5. second, F \ Sisbenunar.
j. X. kOhn tied third Time O.592S.
Shot put-Won by H O ConnelIey. O3. H Lane
o. second. T NJ. Reiey. % third Distance S4 q
derson. 'OS. Height. : e. 3 in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
GREAT BRITAIN's STATUS.
no BOUNTIEs TO BE PAID AND NO PREFER
ENCE TO BE GIVEN

London. March 6.-AcCordinE to the text of the
International Sugar Convention, issued tonight
by the Foreign Office. Great Britain agrees
during the continuance of the convention to
refrain from paying bounties. directly or indi-
rectly. on sugar grown in crown colonies, and
not TO give preferential treatment 10 colonial
sugar against sugar imported from foreign coun-
tries
Kingston. Jamaica, March 6.-The legislature
to-day passed resolution requesting the British
Government 10 take steps, 10 avert a further
collapse of the jamaican sugar industry. pend
ing the operation Of the bounties expenditure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
KENTUCKY DERBY AND OAKS.

Louisville March 6-There are nineteen horses
on the list OF eigibles for the Kentucky Derby or
1892 and fifteen for the Kentucky Oaks The DERBY
entries are as follows. Trial More. Abe Frank.
Blennerworth. Uncle George. Herodiade. Red Hook.
Harry New Slipthrift. Rip Inventor, Alan-a-Dale.
The Rival, Hans Wagner, George K, Cnarles w
Meyer. H. L. Coleman. Dunsoro RoSsIanne ana
follows: Autumn Leaves. Mollie T., lcewater,
Sister Sarah. Violet Filly, Ermack. 1scona. E'eme-
sole Myrtle Dell, Prosta, Miss Edd Flora Pomona,
Marque Wanna Moinen and Sister Addie-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
IRON WORKERS STRIKE ENDED.
[nY rELEGRAPH 20 THE TRIRuNE.

TELEGRAPH
San Francisco. March 6-The most important
local event that has occurred for months Is the
settlement OF the iron workers strike. which has
kept more than three thousand skilled woramea
idle since last May. The strike declared on by
the vote OF most OF the unions Involved and II Is
expected that by next week most OF the men who
have been idle Will be once more employed in their
old places lt Is said that the so back to
work the understanding that the national aroi-
tration committee will arrange practical working
system for all men In the iron trades The strike
was for eight hours instead OF nine and for hxeeS
wages, =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
IMPROVEMENTS ON THE LAoKAwANgA.

The new construction made necessary by heavier
engines and longer trains on the Lackawnnna
Railroad furnishes some interesting details as 10
the improyempnt made that road during the
last three years. In this time no less than $4,000
tons OF so-pound rails have been laid In the track
This roughly equals asO miles. which have been
relatd with new rails,
With this rail renewal work the replacement o.
ties have been laid in the last three years, OF
which $50 900 were put down in the year just
ciossd The cost OF all this and other bettsruent
work performed during 1901 was aimest E.50aooN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
TO CHECK HORIZONS IN DENMARK.

Copenhagen, March 6-The Mormon missionaries
propa ganda here has become active that they
are distributing literature even within the Danish
churches, urging young girls 10 attend Mormon
meetings. Statistics show that one OUT Of every
TWENTY-FIVE Danish emigrants TO the United States
becomes a Mormon. The clergy, in connection with
the government. continuing their plans TO put
nd he prOSelVriZinG.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
NAILED MEDICINE KILLS.
WOMAN TAKES 1T FOR HEADACHE. AND
DIES FROM sTRYCHNINE POISONING.

Grand Rapids Mich. March 6-Sherin Chapman
returned this afternoon from Lowell where he has
been investigating the death of Mrs William
KIump, twenty years old He found evidence that
she was murdered. The woman received a sup
posed sample headache powder by mail. She used
IT, and died twelve hours later
An autopsy showed that strychnine poisoning
was the cause of death The powder was sent in
an envelope postmarked at Lowell,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
GOVrRNoR ODELL NAY TAKE 4 REST.
REPORTED =. ALBANY THAT he WILL MAKE \
TRIP TO CALIFORNIA.
Irv rErFGRAPH 70 TIE rRIRrNE-

Albany. March Ex-Governor Odeu It was re-
ported late tonight, may take trip TO California
for brief after the legislature has ad-
:ourned and the thirty days period has expired
VIXEN re mist act upon the bills left in his hands
by The legislature. No confirmation of the report
could be obtained owing 10 the lateness of the
hour when Il circulated.
The Governor substantially had vacation last
year, slrrerGering q large share Of the summer 70
the work Of inspecting the State institutions and
he state canals. The session Of legislature al
ways imposes great tasks upon Governor The
governor therefore would doubtless welcome
period Of rest from official duties.
Several years ago he visited California. Lieu
tenant Governor Woodruff would become Acting
Governor II Nj Odell should visit California.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
GOV. TAFT STARTS FOR CINCINNATI.
ANOTHER OPERATION TO BE PERFORMED
ON HIM THERE.

Washington. March Ex-Governor Taft, having fin
ished his testimony before the Congressional com
mttees started this afternoon for a visit to his
home in Cincinnati. While there he will undergo
an operation for the ailment which compelled his
return from the Philippines His present plan is
return to Washington in about a month for
further conference with the President and the Sec
retary OF War and start for Manila about May
! His health has greatly improved since his
turn this country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
AID ASKED FOR GERMAN PROVINCES.

Berlin. March s.-During the course of the debate
on the Pacific insular estimates In the Reichstag
to-day Herr Bennigsen, the Governor of New
Guinea laid particular stress the necessity for
providing adequately for the Caroline Palaos and
Marianne islands, whose acquisition. he said. had
been rendered necessary on political grounds since
Germany not willing TO see the bridge between
New-Ciuinea and the Marshall Islands broken by
the above groups falling into foreign hands
The Governor added that the islands also
economically valuable and would soon be sef-sup-
porting.
favora BILE report the condition OF German Samoa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
ALMOST A RIOT IN BRUSSELS.

Brussels. March Ga big demonstration occurred
here to-day in. favor of universal suffrage. The
assemblage sent a telegram to King Leopold. urg
ing him to use his power 70 hasten a solution Of
the electoral problem After the meeting a serious
collision between Liberal and Catholic students
occurred. The police dispersed the students with
their swords. Three of the latter were wounded,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
OXFORD ACCEPTS CHALLENGE.

Cambridge, Mass, March 6.-President {. T. Rice
the Harvard Chess Club has received a letter
a cable chess match. extended Oxford and Cam
bridge by Harvard. Yale. Columbia and Princeton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
BRITISH CIVIL ESTIMATES.
LARGE INCREASE IN sum PROPOSED FOR
THE YEAR

London March 6-The civil service estimates
issued this evening show an increase of f2,S10,
525 over those of last year. including grant
of fl 500 900 10 aid the revenues Of the Trans
vaal and Orange River colonies. 100000 for the
coronation Of King Edward and 100000 for the
Pacific cable subsidy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
Ex-wARDMAN SEEKS REINSTATEMENT
JAMES BURNS. WHO WENT TO EUROPE AT
TINE OF LEXOW INVESTIGATION, WANTS
DISMISSAL RECONSTRUCTED.

Commissioner Partridge yesterday made public
the fact that James Burns, former wardpan, who
got into trouble the time of the Lexow investiga-
ton and took a flying trip to Europe. had applied
TO have his dismissal reconsdered. Burns was
wardrnan for a captain who was dismissed from
the force. lat reinstated. The commits
sCner is looking UP Burnss record In the Police
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
COTTON ABOVE NINE CENTS.
NEW HIGH RECORDS FOR THE SEASON IN MARCH
MAY AND JULY.

The prediction Of nine cent cotton was realized
yesterday. the March selling up to 9O7 cents
pound and closing at 903 bid. 900 asked The May
and July options also made high records for
the season, and closed az material net advances.
although well under the highest of the day. An
unusual feature Of the market is the that
New-Orleans prices in advance of local prices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
TIE H4RT4RD-YALE CAVES.

Cambridge. Mass. March s.-Manager Frothing-
ham of the Harvard track team announced tonight
that the dual games with Vale would be held on
Nav "a The date announced by Yale, through
a mistake. MAY 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
YALE DEFEATS PRINCETON.
RECORD BREAKING CROWD SEES BASKETBALL.
CONTEST

New-Haven. Conn. March s.-The Yale University
basketball team defeated the Princeton University
team tonight in the Yale gymnasium in the pres
ence Of a record breaking crowd for that sport in
this city. The hnal score was Yale e Princeton -
The game was YaIe's from the beginning, her
PLAYERS scored several times before the Princeton
men could cage the ball az all Yale's centre fouled
the Princeton centre several times, which gave
the visitors several points WrightSOn OF Prince
ton was bruised and finally retired from the game
with a sprained thumb. The lineup and summary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
THE CELTIC AT C4IFF4.

Caina. Palestine. March 6.-The White Star Line
steamer Celtic, having board a party OF An1eri-
can tourists has arrived here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
NEW CAPTAIN IN BROOKLYN.
BEDELL SUCCEEDS DUNN WHO rs OLD
AND EASY GOING.

Police Commissioner Partridge yesterday made
change in the commander Of the Adams-st- eta-
ton which is in Brooklyn's Tenderloin Captain
James Dunn. who is rather old and inclined 10 De
easy going" was sent East New-York he
was succeeded by Captain Charles H. Bedell, from
the Sheepshead Bay precinct The latter IS yoG h
captains and II Is expected Ihdt ms
presence will be felt within short time. 49,.
further show his disapproval OF the WorKc tnat
has been done in the Adams-st- precinct the Com,
missioner remanded the three detectives 10 patFol
duty. They are James O'Brien' MichaeI roman
Captain Cogan who is displaced in the East
Nevr-York precinct. has been sent 10 take OdPtdll
Bedells place at Sheepshead Bay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
AGREEMENT MAY BE RENEWED.

REPORTED NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN PANAMA
RAILROAD AND PACIFIC NAIL STEAM
SHIP COMPANIES.
Il Is reported "a Wall Street that negotiations
are IN progress Lav!rg their object a renewal
OF the traf7c agreement between the Panama Rail
road Comraoy and the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company, which. upon its expiration by limitation
IN December. 1900 allowed 70 lapse. II IS
understood that one feature Of z new agreement
would be withdrawal of the steamship service
established on the Pacific by the Panama Railroad
Company year more ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-07
G. n y. D. LEADERSHIP FIGHT IN xVIITH.

~ candidates for the leadership OF the Greater
Ts.,..solK Democracy in the XVIIth Assembly
,rsc,as .aAt night waged A vigorous and long pro
feel,, s1oeele. There has been considerable hard
'@''g n this district as a result of recent pri