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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
WORLDS RIFLE RECORD.
Fan AlIen Sets NesU Figures at the
iSpOrtsman's Shoe.

Steve Van Allen, the rife expert, made new
worlds record for shooting glass balls at the Motor
Boat and Sportsmens Show. in Madison Square
Garden. yesterday He broke a36 balls out OF 1000
In hour and 10 minutes.
There a big crowd on hand when he began
shooting. The board of judges headed by
George H. Price, vice president of the Tampico
Tarpon Club The score board was in plain view
In the first 100 Van Allen broke 81 balls in min
utes, and in the second 100 broke all but 8 In 8
minutes and 10 seconds. The first 100 was his
poorest effort. for after that he went along with
rarely miss His best performance was SO balls
out OF 100 in minutes at the rate of more than
10 balls per minute. The air filled with glass
and the floor covered with cartridge shells when
he finished his elf-imposed task.
Two men kept busy throwing up the balls
best previous record his own. which he made
last year. when he broke s2S balls in hour and 81
minutes. Van Allen thoroughly exhausted
after the strenuous work of more than an hour
There decrease in the crowds at the Gar
den Yesterday, and when the show closes tomorrow
night the attendance figures will be % per cent
greater than last year.
The water sports still continue to entertain. and
the life and other competitors are struggling
hard for the prizes The canoe fitting contest last
night unusually vicious
Persons who have been examining boats Tor the
last two weeks are now placing orders, and all the
boat makers report the closing up OF many sales
that have been pending. .
Among the visitors yesterday were Mrs Anlella
Bingham and Lloyd Bingham. Senator Edward
Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
1t was announced last night that the show would
show from February 10 10 26 and a sportsman's
show from March ! to 9.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
TWO TO DIE FOR JERSEY MURDER
Small Also Convicted of Killing Miss Al.
linson-Double Hanging on March "a.

Mount Holly. March 6.-George Small the naz,o
who placed on trial here yesterday charge.
with the killing Of Miss Florence W. AlIinson. nss-
MoOrestown. on January IS. was tonight eonvtc+.s
Of murder In the first degree. and was sentences
20 be hanged March "a at which time Ru,,,
Johnson viii also be executed for the same crins
Johnson. who Is also a negro. was convictsd =,
the murder on February s, and sentenced TO ha,.
on February % few days prior to the day ss2
completely in the murder, made confession \,
which he said he did the killing. On the srrsn~-5
Of this Johnson was reprfeved for month, uand-
ing the outcome of SmalPs trial
Counsel for Small yesterday and to-day nlaas :,
strong effort against the admission OF the consss
sion alleged to have been made by the defendant
but without avail Small took the witness stand
to-day and denied that he had anything to do Wis
the crime. and also maintained that he was nor 4.
the vicinity Of the AInson home on the day ~.
murder was committed
Smalls wife collapsed as he was led past her call
his way from the courthouse. and her couditson
is considered critical She had been held az
witness. She will be discharged tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY

The following petitions in bankruptcy were fled
yesterday:
An involuntary petition filed against John
-Abdel Nour of No. 80 Broadway. three creditors
With claims ss follows: Stanley Cooke s5SS; Will
cording the petition, the three MENTIONING Grad
ltors base their claims given by the alleged
bankrupt to Najeb Nelluk & Co. and assigned nv
the latter 70 the pettionins creditors Transfer Of
assets is alleged.
A voluntary petition was filed by Mary Wvua
Morrison. OF No. 5lI Sixth avenue Showing liabtI
ties Of $685. assets. s222 The principal creditor ia
assets consist or cash on hand 81 O3: clothing $50
personal property. Sis. and $6 due the petffioner
for February. >'' as Sa'A'
Through permission OF the court T. r Kennsd,,
90. nled an amendment 10 previously iIeI
schedule. In which II is stated that throngh an
error, George Rosedale. trustee In bankruptcy FOR
-: AZ, strong *, Co; was made TO appear as a
creator Tor S2l42 when, in fact. II Is now stated
kosedale should have appeared as a debtor FOR
that amount Liabilities of N475 were aJ,Iea ~
the Indebtedness as originally iled as we'll as as
sets receivable. but offset by counter
the amended schedule states. and $40 deposited n,
original schedules. A'O'i' inc
% Fulton street, NewYork City filed 4 vo,,,r,
petition showing liabilities OF sS75 with NO assStS
Inc principal creditors are Andrew n and SscrSs
w. BUCHANAN. OF Peekskl N V IS go on oot 50
given Tor purchase OF property The assets ~cbsS
ule an action pending in the Supreme CONF 20
$4,000 because of alleged breach Of CONTRACT 10.
assets OF OF $3.50 VI sA'iso' ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB OFFICERS
Charles A. Starbuck Elected Commodore
Bright Outlook for Season

There was a big attendance at the annual meeting
OF the Columbia Yacht Club last night at the
clubhouse. at seth street and North River. All
agreed that the prospects for the coming season
were most encouraging, both for the sailing and
the motor boat races.
Frank e. Moore Joseph H. Cote Andrew H KEEL
iogg and w. w. Densow, the nominating commit
tee, presented the following names of officers for
the year, all OF which were elected follows:
Commodore. Charles A Stsrbuck; vice-cornrno-
dore, Charles @. Gates: rear-commodore. Frederick
d. Underworld secretary. George r. Branson;
treasurer. James Stewart. Trustees-Charlee e,
6immons. Alfred H. Curtis and Frank Lewis
Measurer, John H. Mcintosh
Joseph A Wheeler. tr., OF the Oldest MEM
beers OF the club. was elected an honorary member
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
GIANTS IN FIRST GAME.
"Vets" Beat the Kids" When Nc
Gr07o Goes IN the Boz.

Memphis. March 6.-The Giants played their
first practice game OF the season to-day. Two
teams were picked out, called the Vets and
the Kids" and in five innings the Vets won
by score of to 2 Mathewsor pitched for
the winning side, while Ferguson was in the
box for the Kids" for four innings. when, with
the score 2 to l in favor of his side. McGraw
went in and was hit for three runs.
Claude Elliot was credited with the first home
run OF the season. Elliot also made a two
Dagger and scored both runs for the Kids"
Smith caught Mathewson. while Bresnahan
played at third base. Mccain was at first base
Dahlen at shortstop. Wiltse at second base
while Donlin. Graham and H Mathewson We're
in the outfeld.
There were no new arrivals to-day, but Bower
man, Mertes, Brown, McCiinnity Strange, Mar
shall and Neil are expected within the next few
days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
SENDS REPORT OF FIRE.
The Minneapolis, Sighting Burning Vessel,
Informs Shore by Wireless.

Newport, r. /. March Ga wireless message
from the cruiser Minneap polls. telling of a
burning vessel at sea, picked up by the
government operator at the training station to-
night The Minneapolis is on her way from
New-York to Hampton Roads. and passed out
by Sandy Hook at 4 o'clock tonight.
Two hours later the cruiser which had been
in constant wireless communication with the
New-York Navy Yard. sent a message stating
that burning vessel had been sighted in lati-
'tude 80. A north and longitude I3 % west. The
Minneapolis was bearing down on the burning
vessel when another steamer arrived the
scene The cruiser thereupon headed the
southwark again and resumed her course for
Hampton Roads.
Atlantic City. n. j.. March 6.-The barge
Hamilton Fish. owned by the c. Durham
Nephew Company. of New-York was destroyed
by fire at sea four miles off the Barnegat Life
Saving Station to-day. The captain and crew
were taken off by the tug which had the barge
in tow. The vessel left burning and the
tug proceeded up the coast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
HOCKEY TIE PL4Y-OFF.
Crescent Screen Slight FaUorite Over
the n. Y. Il. &. Team.

The Crescent and New-York Athletic Club hockey
sevens will line up tonight at the Cleremont Ave-
nue. Rink. in Brooklyn. 10 play off the tie for the
championship of the Amateur Hockey League. The
half moon team is slight favorite in the betting
odds of 10 TO s. although several wagers have
been made at 10 to T.
Rarely. if ever, has a game of hockey in this
district aroused such keen interest. Following
season of many surprises and hard fought matches
this game comes extra treat for lovers OF
the sport Seats are at a premium. and hundreds
Of persons who had planned 10 see the game will
be disappointed. the rink will not be large
enough by one-half to accommodate all who would
like TO see the battle fought out. There is a
friendly rivalry between the two sevens. and II
will be good hockey and fast hockey with the
game in all probability in doubt until the last
whistle blows.
There will be cheering and singing and much en-
thusasm- A number of special songs have been
prepared for the occasion. The Crescent team is
the present holders of the title. A number OF
Canadian enthusiasts have come down TO see the
match.
Both teams had their final practice Sunday,
and as far as can be judged are in the pink of
condition. Unless there is eleventh hour change
the sevens will face each other as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
Plans Discussed for Governing Body
-Nezo League Organised.

For the purpose Of organizing central or gov
ernng body to control association football. dele
gates representing the Boys. the Burns. the Brook
yn the Critchley the Flushing and the Staten ISL
and clubs. held counsel of war at the clubhouse
of the Boys Club 10th street and Avenue A. last
night each organization being represented by two
delegates.
F. A Tabor, of the Boys Club an ardent foot
ball enthusiast, presided. and ]. Warren Smith
acted as temporary secretary. There was much
discussion concerning the aim of the new body.
the consensus of opinion being that purely amateur
football required fostering and that steps should be
taken whereby all referees should be held account
able enforcement of the strict letter Of the
rules thereby insuring clean play. Word was re-
ceived from the Columbia University and the Cres-
cent Athletic Club that they sympathized with the
movement and that both could be relied upon for
active support.
It was finally voted to hold the meeting for or
ganization on March 10, at which time committee
on rules. consisting of A. H Dale of the Camerons;
E O. Challenger. of the Brooklyns. and j. W.
Smith. of Staten Island. will submit set of rules
and regulations In the time invitations will
be issued to all clubs in the vicinity, including the
members OF the Metropolitan Association Football
League. having headquarters or grounds within the
limits NewYork State, to send delegates on that
After the adjournment of the meeting the dele
gates of the Boys, Brooklyn, Cameron, Flushing
and Staten Island clubs met and organized the
New-York Amateur Association Football League
with the following officers: President r A: TABOR
treasurer. II. Warren Smith; pairing for the
first round of cup tourney. to begin on March H.
Bows VS. Brooklyn at Columbia Oval; Camerons
VS. Flushing. at Macombs Dam Park. For the sec
ond round the Staten Island team VIII meet the
winners OF the match between the Boys and Brook
iyn eleVenS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
CITY PARK.

Frrt uhree and half furIonssl-Boserrtan IIb,
odd Trios az: Ton posn lii cooeuy losI King
snTns io5: sisnnis dossn: los; Bath 81 i0e early
second race Zone me)-Longhriyht ia; Colonel Bart
R.6y 100 I9e Brick Top 1885, Humpty pumg,y Toe: LATTE
Third owe and half furlonss9kibosh ilo; Major
GaIpsnteE 1l6i Edward Grille llo AiacAntara 1iti
dmmerteIls los Dr. Mack. l62; OAK Glr 90; Nr. SCOTT
sei MIR. Wahlsgh 90: suds eT: Leiber Gore. OF.
Fourth race lhsndioaP s1 furlonss)-Em.rsoney Isi,
Pat Bulger. 115; wild Irishman III: A!rship ia sha
%ane 1o.; April Shower 100: Tesphons 1901 Lucy Young
~, In "a I Rr % 30; Inker Ga
Brte-e-Brae and Merely Mary Ann. Hayes entry.
Fifth (ono nlilel-Incubator ia: Arab ILL., Ma
Non Ill P ,d Ill Judge Tr.ynor no. Psthos ioS
gannon ICE Bar osra 1906 Marco 1885, Bass@no. 100;
sixth race lone miie)-Carsiess Io7; InEothrifs 1o7
Padre. 1905 Braden ts: Lieutenant Rice. es.
Seventh tnile and halflEolectic, 1885, Grcyna
iSz HyInf p l9I Tho ThSftss isM Lt,I. io1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
VICTORY FOR STRIKING TENANTS
Dispossess Cases Thrown Out-Defendans
Decorate Their Homes.

The Fourth Municipal District Court at Lee ave-
nue. and Clyrner street Williamsburg was crowaas
yesterday with rebellious tenants from the row a,
FIVE story double brick apartment houses az Nos
30 10 100 Cook street, who routed their new land
lord when he demanded an Increase IN rental,
They had been summoned on dispossess proceed
inss- The families marched in body 70 the court
house. where they were met by ex-Assenblyran
Harry Howard Dale. who had been engaged 10 Iook
after their interests. Magistrate Walsh presided
when the cases were called. There twenty dis
possess notices
Mr. Dale moved TO dismiss the cases on ths
ground that the papers drawn Up were dsfac-
tive. Magistrate Walsh dismissed all the cases
Instantly some of the tenants began to rejoice ana
they quickly called 70 order by the court
AS left the courtroom they carried orr
their lawyer. Later the tenants marched 10 their
homes. which they decorated with flags and pus
out signs reading Victory is ours"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
THE REGENERATION OF ATHLETICS
No Gate Receipts and No Entrance Fee at
Public School Games.

The Public Schools Athletic League is aiming
TO set the pace in the regeneration Of athletics
The suggestion OF DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler,
president OF Columbia University, that the way TO
purify athletics is to eliminate gate receipts. is
hereafter 70 be the principle which the league
will conduct its meets. It will be put in practice
at the meet to be held in Madison Square Garden
on March II. So far the contestants or the
spectators concerned. money will be eliminated.
The contestants will pay entrance fee and the
spectators will pay no admission fec. Every event
Will be open 10 aspiring athletes in the public
schools, whether they be rich or, poor. provided
they have good records TO scholarship and de-
pertinent The tickets will be distributed through
the schools, each school being allotted certain
number. The athletes of the public schools are to
be taught by practice that sport should be for
sports sake alone
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
RACING MEN WORRIED.
Postponement of Anti-Betting BIZ
Hearing asked For.
rRy Telegraph 70 The Tribune.

Albany March Ga postponement OF the
hearing Of the Cassidy-Lansing bin 10 prohibit
betting in any form at the racetracks in this
State. before the Senate and Assembly commit
tees. was asked for yesterday by those opposed
TO the measure 4 person well informed on the
subject said yesterday that the situation began
TO look serious and that steps had been taken
TO get the hearing set for tomorrow advanced
for a week or two.
large mass meeting held tonight In the
Calvary Baptist Church preparatory to the
hearing. Addresses were made by Anthony
Comstock who described the evils OF pooirooms
sn New-York City; Senator Cassidy and Assem-
blyman Lansing and the Rev. Wilbur F. Crafts
superintendent Of the International Reform Bu-
reau. They and many others will urge the pas
sage Of the bill.
II developed here yesterday that the various
racing associations and number OF the prorni-
nent owners who are interested in the sport IN
this state will appear by representation at the
hearing OF the Cassidy-Lansing bill. TO amend
the Percy-Gray law in so far as betting at the
racetrack is concerned. The Jockey Club Will
not take any active part in the controversy as
II is not within it's province. IL was pointed
ont.
The various associations Will be represented
for the purpose of meeting any charges that
may be made that they are in any way inter
ested in the befting SIDE or lne TdceIdSh' lns
associations do not recognize betting and nave
no connection whatever with the ring. ana IL is
their purpose TO show this If such charges are
made by the trainers OF the bill al the nearing
Representatives OF the associations which con-
duct meetings and those otherwise interested IN
the sport have been particularly reticent since
the bin was first introduced. almost month
ago, but the general impression seemed 10 DC
that II was only another move OF the pooLFooiL
men TO continue the fight against the tracks ana
that II would amount to nothing. There was
feeling yesterday. however. that the matter hao
been treated too lightly. Reports from Albany
indicated that those in favor of the measure
were showing an unusual display Of strength,
and that the various agricultural societies We're
not disposed 10 oppose the bill. in spite OF the
feet that they benehciaries TO the extent or
some 100000 year through the per cent
tax on the gross receipts of the racing associa-
tions
This made the situation look serious TO those
interested in the defeat of the bill, and steps
taken get a postponement so that the
could he carefully prepared
The bill provides that pool selling and betting
be prohibited. and that any person who engages
sn them or who aids. assists abets is guilty of
a felony, except when another penalty Is pro
vided by law, and upon conviction is bic
by Imprisonment in the state prison for period
Of not less than one year nor more than two
years. or by such imprisonment, together with
q fine not exceeding $1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
ENTRIES AT NEW-ORLEANS.
FAIR GROUNDS.

First nee Gye fuslonss-Philander 1os Ma1ain 10y;
chaunoy oioSs. lol Perfect Ioi Profans 100; Ship
Sc: Globe Runner e8: cheney 81: Bill Carroll 81
second -four and half }uronssl-Blsck Mate.
no. Al Powell 108 Quagga, JOG; Big Store, 100;
Marie 1881 Judge pavsy. 100; Bsneful 1oo Gold Circle
1o0 John Healy, 100; Our Own. 81
Third Isix furlonsslVan Ness 121: Canyon I1o;
Escutoheon. ia Mohave, no. Deux Temps ee
ChAndicap: mile and Enthusiastically
IOe Farmland 100; James Reddick. 30; Macy, jr. SIS
onis- Ill Louis Kraft. no; sonoma Belle 10. Judge
Hines l09 Merry Pioneer. 100; Prince Ssim Salm 100
Hickory Corners. I04: r. r. williams 1o4 stonswsI
Ios Jerry Lynch. 1o2 Nine 1o2: Lemon GIRL Benoa
%; Ksnton, e6.
Sixth race zone nn!e--FIsnk Rioe 1851 ARABIC. us;
Celebration. 117 Gallant, III; ST. John 49, Enverfte
49, Water Pansy no. Flying TIapsHe os Jucora Io6;
Louise MacFaIlano. l0<; Ternus e5i Ella NJ. 90: Daniel
C., 81; Little Rose. 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
MAROCZY WINS AT CHESS
Defeats Major Hanham in Forty Moves by
We'll Played End Game

In the final game OF the exhibition series at III.
Manhattan Chess Club Monday night Gem
Aaroczy, the Hungarian champion was n,ttso
against Major IL NJ Hanham, who had the black
pisces In a Vienna opening selected by the for7nsr
The Manhattan veteran Defended .tura,v 90
obtained q satisfactory Development compelling the
Hungarian TO sacrifice a piece for two p.wns IN
order 20 make an impression upon the New
Toriers position ~ -N'~
N The opinion OF the experts. Hsnham had q
fhir chance 10 score the game and should 81 lee az
have drawn but the latter made an indiscress now
at his twenty-sisth turn which compromised MS
game practically beyond redemption. The upsho,
wss that be bad 10 give back the piece and shorty
sfter~2ro relinquish his queen for two pieces
Asroczy placed the game 70 mis- credit after forty.
eight moves -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
WILL STOP AUTOMOBILE SPEEDING.
Crosswalks, Five Inches High, Will Be Built
in Chatham, N j.

Chatham, n. j., March 6.-At a meeting of the
Common Council last night a resolution was unan-
imously passed providing for crosswalks five inches
high stay speeding automobiists in their dashes
through the town. Work on the first OF these
walks will be started by the road authorities as
soon as tho material be obtained for con-
struction.
Doubt to the fate OF the Frelinghuysen Auto
mobile bill is said TO have been Of the chief
reasons of the action of the council A desire was
manifested make certain that the town would
be free of speeders whether the bill went through
or M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
TIGER BASEBALL MEN OUT.
Candidates from tho Upper Glasses Report
for Work in Cage

Iby IeIesFHph 70 The Tribune
Princeton. N j.. March e-The Princeton base
ball candidates from the three upper classes were
called out to-day. and the fifty men were nut
through a short drill in the cage. under Cossrave
the coach. and Captsin Reid This freshman cam
didatee were called out week ago, and only seven
men available for the varsity squad were re-
tanned
These promising freshmen Dillon of Andover
the clever little quarterback on last years football
eleven; Meyers. OF sleroersburg; Heyniger. of
Lawrencevflle: Jones and Vaughn Of Exeter Sides
Of Brooklyn High, and Warwick of Prinoeton Prem
I In, men who played on last years team who are
sui In college and eligible are Captain Reid Nc
Lean Cooney, G Bard, L. Doyle, Byrarn. d. Doyle
ano gray. These men will be called out next wee I
to begin work in the cage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
TO HAZE RAILROAD DUET
Gould and Ramsey Interests WI
Build Parallel Ohio Lines.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune

Cleveland. March s-Authoritative announcem.,,
was made to-day by interests concerned TIA.
George J. Gould and Joseph Ramsey, jr.. wers n
make Ohio the scene of railroad duel Both ma,
will have lines from Lorain south 10 the Ohio Rry.r
The Wabash will enter Lorain by the Loraln q
West Virginia road TO be built soon, ana Rans.r
last week Incorporated the Lorain Southern roaS
Ramsey awarded contracts for fifty miles OF rosS
and the delivery Of four thousand tors Of rails re-
spring The two roads will almost parallel ssrS
other. ~s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
HOPPE WINS AND LOSES.

Charles Peterson. of St. Louis beat Willie Hoppe
yesterday afternoon at the latter's academy by a.
score Of 400 to 3SS Peterson made high run of
d. and averaged Il s-23. Hoppe averaged Is aO-23
and made high of 81 In the evening game
Hoppe turned the tables Peterson. and won by
a of 300 to 2ss. Hoppe averaged 13 14-22 and
had a high of 40, while Peterson averaged
IS 1884, and made high of 81 Hoppe. as
usual. played 1s1 balk line and Peterson 1872, To-
night and this afternoon Hoppe will play with
night on the Hoppe-Slosson match at odds of 10 to
s on Hoppe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
NEW WAY OF MAKING HYDROGEN.

Count de la Vaulx. the French aeronaut and
holder of the long distance balloon record who is
expected here on March 20 to develop the sport in
this country is bringing with him and cheap
process for generating hydrogen.
If the weather conditions are favorable an ex-
perimental ascension under the auspices OF the
Aero Club will probably be made at Pittsfeld on
Saturday. Two balloons. each holding 5000 cubic
feet of gas, will be taken TO Pittsfald Both bags
will be used If there is time enough to ill them
It was said yesterday that prizes have been
offered and arranged. Leo Stevens will 90
up In the first balloon Pittsf1eld