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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
INTERCOLLEGIATE FENCING CHANGES
Decision Reached to Cut the Number of
Bouts in Annual Tournament

At a meeting of the directors OF the Intercolle-
giate Fencing League held at the New-York Athletic
club few days ago il decided TO make
change In the manner of running of the bouts OF
the intercollegiate tournament Hitherto. with
seven colleges in the league, there have been ls9
bouts 10 be decided in two days. The addition Of
Princeton 10 the league would add sixty-three
bouts under the old system This more than
couId he conveniently handled in two days.
Under the new plan three teams will be dropped
from the contest the first day OF the tourna-
ment. The FIVE remaining teams Will then meet in
a round robin The new system is a compromise
between the elimination method used in lawn ten
mis- and the regular round robin style
Another change decided on was to employ only
graduate Judges Hitherto members OF various
fencing clubs not connected with the colleges have
heeD eTnpIOyed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
FANCY YORK ON THE ICE.
irTang Brokers' Takes Lead an Fig
ure Skating Cham pionship.

irving Brokaw, of the ST. Nicholas Skating
Cluo. gained a decisive lead in the annual anna
teur hgure skating championship held under the
auspices of the National Amateur Skating As
ISOLATION at the st. Nicholas Skating Rink yes
terday. Brokaw made total of so points in
'he thirteen contests. E. W. Bassett, of this
city came next with Il points while J. J.
Doughty OF Plainfeld y. J.. and A G. Will
Jams. of Newark n. j.. followed with % and Is
points respectively. Although open to the world.
'heFe were only four competitors
thirteen Of the seventeen movements ,,ara de-
cIued during the afternoon and evening sessions.
Inc competition attracted a pood attendance
Inc keenest rivalry existed between Brokaw and
DaSSett Bassett beat Brol1aw by one point for
Seoold place year ago. when Dr. A G. Keane.
VI the NeW-4ork Athletic Club, won The con-
'eS' wiz De finished to-day with four of the
most difficult movements on the programme
ihere was little to choose between Brokaw and
bassett In the matter of grace and finish but the
g ofrt,ef earned lead which is almost sure to
shNe MN the championship. His work yesterday
showed marked improvement over last year
Ill III lle nrst two movements-Outsde edge roll
IoIWard and backward-Brokaw and Rassett
tled with eight points each. In the following
IouF Brokaw gained lead by making sixteen
points TO twelve by Rassett. In the seventh
IIIoEeIheht-at curved argles-threes. single.
u9upie chaln. beginning inside or outside
suse. baSsett Gid the better work and got four
points; while Brokaw made three
IN the next four movements the St Nicholas
expert increased his lead. Doughty showed to
aaVantage in the change of edge roll forward.
The summary follows:
v GntSGe edge roll forward-BrOkaw =: Bassett q:
v n5SIae edg9 r3l backward-Brokaw. Bassett 4:
Single and double fiat SPINS crossfoot and two
Dorb whiTie-Brokaw. 4; Bassett. 8; Williams. 2:
yyl INSIDE edge roll forward-Brokaw I: Bassett g:
y, inside edse r2l backward-Brokaw. 4; Bassett 8;
!
eure on one foot forward single double circles
bIohaW = Bassett 3; Doughty. >. Williams l.
CtrEed angles threes. single. double and chain h.
Enng on inside outside edgeJ-Bassett 4 Rrokaw q.
sure eight on foot backward (singIe and doub.
o4LICIeSl-hrokaw. /; Bassett g. Williams l. Doughty !
ross ron forward in field Fights (single and double
CS -hIokaW 4 BasFet, D Doughty. 2; Williams
z Ct9sS IoI! backward in field Fights lsngs and
WiiIis erGles)-brokaw. q Doughty. 3: Doughty q
LOOP and ringets inside outside edges CsnEe
Williams. / >'' - A'u9i'S' -
Change Of edge roll forward beginning on either ,p.sia.
Jams. !. - -"' - A'0sse''' - VIII
Change OF edge roll backward beginning on either out.
Williams, l. ''' - A'ONa" -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
MAYOR CALLS A HALT.
Objects to Connecting Road Fran
chise as Too Liberal.

Mayor Mcclellan at the meeting OF the Rapid
Transit Commission yesterday interposed an
objection to the terms of the franchise OF the
New-York Connecting Railroad and on his sug-
gestion the final consideration OF the franchise
was laid over. The committee plans turned in
a favorable report on the company's application.
The mayor has been informed by Harry F.
Nichols, head of the franchise bureau Of the
Board of Estimate and Apportionment that the
company is getting far too liberal terms from the
Rapid Transit Commission, and that has prompt
ed the mayor to investigate the proposed terms
The New-York Connecting Railroad Company
has asked for a franchise 10 cross streets above
grade for a distance OF about two miles between
the Bushwick section of Brooklyn and Astoria
where there is to be a bridge crossing Wards
and Randalrs islands. enabling the Pennsylvania
Railroad 10 carry its freight by rail through this
city
The mayor said that from such information
he had he did not think he could approve the
terms. Mr.. Boardman. counsel for the board.
read the terms. which provided that work must
be begun on the route three months after OBJ
tanning the consent of the property owners and
must be completed within five years. The terms
further provided that 100000 should be paid
outright to the city sixty days after the con-
sents were obtained and an annual rental Of
$50 100 for the first ten years and S5O1oO for
tile ScCOllu ten years Inc company Is pfOhlDlIoQ
from using any part of the property for advertis-
ing purposes. and the city is to be recompensed
for any damage TO its property. The motive
power is in the beginning to be steam. with the
requirement of substituting electricity IL the city
so directs. II the company refuses TO electrify
the road the terms provide that the city may
apply TO the Supreme Court for mandamus.
Ihe city reserves the right to construct streets
across the route whenever IL is deemed neces-
sary. If the company appeals to the courts. and
the court decides that any such street is not
necessary such street shall then not be laid out
The city reserves the right to approve or dis
approve of the location Of the companys yards.
The terms also provide for scent fare with
in the city limits.
The resolution OF the Board of Aldermen. crit
fctsing the heat provided in the subway and
elevated cars was referred TO Mr.. Belmont some
time ago. Mr.. Belmont replied that the cars
were heated by electricity when the temperature
reached 40 degrees less. His letter sent
10 the Board of Aldermen.
Controller Metz presented a resolution provid-
ing for the appointment Of committee 70 IN
vestigate the operation OF the subway trains.
The resolution said that the service had not been
adequate TO meet all reasonable requirements Of
the public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
CHESS MASTERS DRAW.
M0rOc@y and Marshall Unable to
Reach a Decision.

Geza Maroczy, the Hungarian chess champion
was paired with Frank J. Marshall the Brooklyn
master in the second game OF the exhibition series
Al the rooms OF the Manhattan Chess Club on
Wednesday night The foreigner plainly showed the
effects Of the eight hour session in the consulta-
uon game Of the night before, and. having been
subjected 10 some annoyance during the afternoon
he looked quite upset and troubled when he sat
down 10 the game with Marshall, twenty minutes
late
Marshall had the white pieces, and selected the
queens CIambit, which the Hungarian declined In
the orthodox way. The Brooklyn player resorted
10 his latest hobby, by developing the queen
at OBJ. later casting the kings side OF the
board. The opening conducted by both masters
IN classic style MarocZy getting excellent devel-
opment, considering he the second PLAYER a
sacrifice Of pawn by the Hungarian lent a spice
of excitement 10 the encounter, but the honors of
the game were nevertheless even and after thirty-
one moves A draw agreed on.
The details of the game follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
HOCKEY Date FIXED.
Tie for the Championship VIII Be
Played off on March :.

Representatives OF the Network and Crescent
Athletic clubs agreed Wednesday, March :, yes
terday as the date for the play-of OF the tie for
the championship of the Amat eur Hockey League.
As announced in The Tribune yesterday, the Cler-
mont Avenue Rink, in Brooklyn has been selected
as the place for the game The Crescents insisted
upon Tuesday. March 6, as the date while the New
Workers preferred Thursday March S. but were
willing 10 compromise Wednesday Friday.
After much discussion the Crescents finally gave In.
and the big game will be played the date men
toned above.
The officials for the contest will be announced in
a day or Two If the captains of the teams cannot
agree. however. TO who shall otfciate, tho gov
eTning committee OF the league Will have to make
the selections
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
FIGHT AT TRENTON STILL ON.
Automobile Forces Encouraged by License
Alteration in Frelinghuysen Bill.

Trenton. y J.. March (speciaD-If the belief
has become current that the automobilists have
practically abandoned the fight against the FIRE.
lnghuysen BILL it is great mistake. The managers
of the automobile forces very active these days
They are on the ground. and doing a lot of
quiet work It remains TO be seen how effective II
may prove. Senator Frenghuysen very con-
hdent that his measure. or rather, a substitute for
II which he prepared, would be reported before
adjournment for the week. He seems 10 have
jumped conclusions soon.
The committee has his substitute, and, as The
Tribune stated this morning is expected report
IL fayoraby on Monday night But il is not at all
certain Having got change IN the bill the
license fee, so that lump is provided, instead
OF so much horsepower. II is hoped by the
opponents OF the measure 10 get alteration Of
the provisions regarding arrests without warrants
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
. MAYOR FOR PUBLICITY.
Is Glad aldermen Are Going to
Investigate Woodbury.

Mayor Mcclellan says he is glad the aldermen
are going 10 investigate the Street Cleaning
Department. and he will render all the aid he
can. If application is made TO the Board of
Estimate for money to pay special counsel and
the other certain expenses OF a thorough inves-
tigation he will vote aye
When asked how he felt about the proposed
investigation of Major woodbury's department.
he said:
I glad to have any Of the city departments
investigated and the more thoroughly they are
investigated the better 1 shall be pleased. No
investigation can do any harm, and if any evils
are discovered the discovery will enable the
administration 10 rectify them.
Regarding the resolution of the aldermen to
employ special counsel to conduct the investi-
cation. Mayor Mcclellan said he did not know
what authority the aldermen had in that mat
ter He said he would approve the resolution
for the investigation.
S, S. Schwartz. representing the pushcart ped
lers. a hearing given by the COMMITTEES on
Laws and Legislation of the Board Of Aldermen.
charged that the Street Cleaning Department
accepting graft from the pushcart men
anywhere from 81 to So month He was not
able 10 furnish names and dates. but he said
that after the aldermen got 10 investigating the
department he could go before them and tell
what he knew about the grafters IN the depart
ment.
Commissioner Woodbury.. who went to Sing
Sing yesterday 70 see about departmental SUP
plies. reached his office at 8 ?. m He de-
clined 10 discuss the charge made agains. his
department or TO speak at all for publication.
The investigation, Alderman Griffenhag.n de-
cared last night would reveal system more
strongly intrenched and more odOrous than that
in the Police Department not long ago. Con-
frnation of old charges of graft and material
on which 10 base new ones said Alderman
Griffenhagen, kept pouring in all day yesterday.
Many subordinate employees Of the department
have said that they were ready 10 testify. and
1t is expected that some disappointed con-
tractors will tell OF the way in which other con-
tractors have made money. Some Of the latter
will also be called 10 testify. the inves,i-
eating committee of aldermen will have the
power TO issue subpPnas.
From evidence now before the Investigating
committee il is charged that the Street Cleaning
Department IS honeycOmbed with graft. Resig-
nations are expected before the committee gets
down TO work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
EAST rs. VEST At GOLF.
Challenge accepted for a Women's
Team Match This Year.

Chicago. March I-Representatives Of twenty
hve golf clubs attended the annual meeting of the
western Women's Golf Association. which was held
mere to-day The annual election Of officers took
place. and a challenge was accepted from the East
ern Women's Golf Association for a team match
The Western association will send team of twen-
ty women 10 the national championship tourna-
ment at West Newton, Mass. at which time the
match VIII be held. officers were elected as fol-
lows;
Fresldent Mrs A. 7. Brewer; vice president, Mrs
w L. De Volt secretary, Mrs. ". T. Beatty;
treasurer. Mrs. H A Beidler. Executive commit
tee-Mrs J. A Edwards. Mrs. William Herrick
Mrs Harry New, Mrs, G. B. Driglar Mrs. G. D.
Mrs. q. w Roupt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
SUSPEND M'CAFFERTY AND DURNELL.
Ascot Judge Metes Out Punishment for Al
legged Doping and Improper Plating.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]


Los Angeles. March 1.As one result of the in
yestigation by the board Of directors Ascot
Park into the charges of unfairness and collision
brought against Manager J. ". Brooks. Presiding
Judge a. ". Hamilton this afternoon gave out
ruling suspending J. J. McCafferty and c. z. Dur
nell for one year for practices derogatory to the
best interests of the turf
The specific charge which McCafferty
deemed guilty the of stimulating drugs
the horse The Huguenot in a run at Ascot
February 19. Durnell punished for the
alleged improper plating Of his horse Alderman
Bait in connection with its races at Ascot De-
Cember 20, - and &c.
While official announcement made
garding the charges made by McCaferty, Boots,
and Mcdaniel against Manager Brooks. it is
learned from trustworthy sources that the charges
were not sustained by the evidence and that the
directors did not ind that d had been made
against Brooks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
~ l. I. c. RACE DATES.
''"'a''Ve Schedule announced for
Local Yacht O-rpere

- :. Cromwell, T. de 2. Parsons and Ernest
yu.k ysa+''oIlhe regatta committee Of The New
Il !, - c4a5. have issued TIE tentative seized
esry ey-s-- 10Y tie stason OF lss. and il shows
Osasrs - - 0, some lively sport for tbe vacbt
y. a.. sla Members next summer
1-sg on 80 e vii De the annual regatta. 10 he
ne 4 II. island Sound. OF Glen Cove an
20 lie - race VII be for he Surius, Guns
-, BIZ ,se N ,@ or July e. 10 be- followed On
'ae sane CON-. an 10. he Glen Cove Cups. also
Pr ", t ~, le beginning Of the annual cruise
J. tfF rart =. ~ u Is pretty sure 10 be fu
-t cruise 49,. FAls-st i Will be ~ $780,
=, ss sailed m ~ ~. iirst race for the Kings cups
- p be euta~.s "'- ~, al The crack slo0ps ana
-t4 fol 90. So Ihe Autumn cIITs a. - -.
Ia pr.zes 0s2.ealber s on Glen Cove and - Two 20
~ ,as so.s. oleTed Tor The one-desisn B.
sis- The dates sor these rSce ess u nPq Sa
= H5 .,ssrn yacht p-szes sr. 81. 49,
Ss',s vii 6ep 10 and lie HanoT a. ~ =, Cup
ftA iyI these when entries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
QUIET DISTRICT FOR CHEF HOWE
Transfer Of Baltimore Fire Hero a Surprise
Other Battalion Heads Move.

Seven battalion chiefs OF the Fire Department.
were transferred yesterday by Chief Croker. with
the approval of Commissioner O'Brien. The traas-
fers Crawey. from the 1St District, in loves
Manhattan. 10 the 11th. the upper West Side;
Duffy, from the 9Th. with headquarters az 9Th
and Eighth avenue, to the lst. Graham. from
the 18th. in Brooklyn. to the Sth. with headquar-
tiers in West SD street Manhattan; Howe. from
the sth the 18th Hawk from the nth 10 the a2d.
In Brooklyn. Barrett. from the repair shop 70 the
18TH IN The Bronx. and Travers. from the s2d TO
the repair shop
The transfers caused a lot OF comment about
Fire Headquarters No official statement was
forthcoming. Battalion Chief HOwe's transfer
from one OF the most important districts n Man
haitian a quiet district in Brooklyn. causes the
most talk. for Howe made high reputation BY his
work in command OF the engines sent from this city
10 Baltimore at the time OF the great fira thera
Hawk had made a reputation in the Nth. and IS a
Spanish war veteran. and his transfer eXcites talk
too.
Forty fremen were also transferred IN various
companies yesterday by Chief Croker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
J. E. MADDEN MUST APOLOGIZE
Horse Owner Punished for Refusal TO
Answer in Wife's Suit.

John r Madden. the racing and horse
owner must publicly apologize for refusing
swer questions put 70 him N action for separa-
in addition $50 fine
The decision was handed down BY Justice Burr.
OF the Supreme Court. Brooklyn. lats yesterday
afternoon. Failure comply with the order OF
the court will send Mr. Madden Jail The suit
for separation was brought by Mrs. Madden IN tho
Ohio courts
MT Madden has begun action for divorce IN
Lexington. Ky. where he has his residences.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
TWO CITY MARsHALs REMOVED.

Two city marshals were removed from Office yes
terday by Mayor Mcclellan Both were convicted
after trial before Frank VI O'Bren. the Mayors
secretary, upon whom the charter imposes the duty
OF investigating complaints against marshals. The
men dismissed Luigi A. Rocca who was an
pointed by Seth Low on the recommendation or
the Citizens Union, and found never To have
taken out citizenship papers. and Bernath Krausz
convicted OF eKtotton and OF giving false testimonY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
YALE ex-cAPTAIN MARRIEs SECRETLY.
Thy Telegraph To The rrlb

IBy IeIegraph % The Tribune
Philadelphia. March Charles Gould. captain Of
Yale's football team In 1902 now in the employ OF
oil company aud stationed in Cuba. was secretly
married TO Miss May Williams. OF No. / 423 Locust
street this city. the niece Of Chevaer Thodoro-
vich. the Austro- Hungarian Consul last January.
Gould, after leaving Yale, engaged by the oil
company and worked for u In this country. Last
January he promoted and ordered 10 Cuba and
before departing he and Miss Williams went TO
New-York and were married and kept the secret
until to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
TURF AND FIELD CLUB OFFICERS

At the annual meeting OF the Turf and Field Club
in the Windsor Arcade. yesterday, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Perry Belmont vice-president BraytOn Ives;
treasurer John T. Cowdn: secretary, z. G. Lamon-
tagne; assistant secretary. II. a. Buck, and eXecu-
tive committee, r. 7. Wilson Jr. r. Is. Van Cort
landt and Royal Phelps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
ROCKWELL THE FIELD COACH.
VIII Have Charge Of the. Yale Football
Players Next Fall

New-Haven. March 1.-Announccment was made
to-day that Foster A. Rockwell would act as field
coach for the Yale football team next fall
Rockwell quarterback for three seasons and
would have played last fall and been elected cap
he been declared ineligible for playinc
He coached the second team last fall taking
Mike Murphy's place Captain Morse has not Vet
announced his line coach. but says that eK-Captan
Shevlin viii rot return. he will go into business
in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
QUAKER CREWS DEFY THE COLD.
LBy Telegraph TO The Tribune.I

[By Telegraph to The Tribunel
philadelphia March Ellis Ward sent three
crews out on the Schuylkln River this afternoon,
and got Pennsylvania at outdoor work much earlier
than ever before The weather was rather cold
the thermometer registering 81 degrees. but the
men enloyed the work the river Weather per
uniting, the practice Will be continued daily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
HIS BEAT ONLY THIRTY MILES.

George Gordon. mounted policeman OF Staten
Island. was up before Deputy Commissioner Mack
yesterday the charge OF being late tor rollcalL
de asked how long his post Is. and when Cor
don said thirty miles the case dismissed Inn
Gaediatsly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02

BY taking the odd game last night the Newark
Bay team placed itself in fair way 10 get out of
last place. Montclair is tied with the Jersey
City Club. The record 70 date is as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
orEEN,s GAMRIr declined
THE ATHLETIC BOWLING LEAGUE.
Newark Bay Boat Club Five Wins Two Low
Scoring Games.

The Newark Bay Boat Club team. on its home
alleys last night won two, games from the Mont
clair Club five. in AthlaTIc Bowling League Sc
ries. Indifferent scores prevailed, and when New
ark Bay only reached 75 in the first game Montclar
managed win with an even 500. The individual
averages suffered The scores were as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
p. AND n. y U. IN DUAL MEET

- v s5 me-, =, ysrsy Hsiga,s , symn1s-
Nh one nloss 70 win as thty sre ,,s s9-hlg q,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
n. = CFUsHEO IN SUBWAY cRowD

Isael h. a. -'iynie. a. negress. was badly
I.susy EARN. '.,"a On the Sd street subway
sS ~ Hospital .isi IN, aisat and was taken 10
l. ankle aDd -, q confusion OF the hip.
'-iss. A4.C7' and possible inter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
BASEBALL NEWS AND NOTES.

Tom Jordan. the big first bascman OF the Balti-
moro Eastern League team, who batted .32 and
nelded $50 last year, has signed play with the
Superbas during the coming Jordan plsyed
$50 games with the Orioles In 1875 He faced the
Eastern League pitchers 493 times, and made 203
base hits for average OF .3l2 He registered %
two baggers, 10 triples, and ! home run besides
scoring Y runs, q good performance. His stolen
base record - In fielding, the big first base
man made only y errors IN 1889 chances. having
1905 put and "a assists