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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-13
INMATES or TIE HOUSE OF DETENTION

The House of Detention still exists despite the
amended Code of Criminal Procedure. The new
law however, has materially lessened the
number of inmates Of the jail-lke building
TRIBUNE visited the place in the winter there
were about thirty witnesses detained, while yester-
day there were only four two men and two women.
The sexes have ALWAYS been in separate buildings
and have eaten at different times; but one of tho
evils connected with the system that young girls
are obliged TO associate with hardened criminals.
and the same is true of boys and men, With Moth
ing to do the witnesses spend the time reading sen
sational papers, smoking, telling stories and play
ing cards.
The amended code limits magistrates power Of
holding a witness stating that be should do SO
only when he " is satisfied by proof or oath that
there is reason to believe that any such witness IS
an accomplish in the commission OF the crime
charged" Michael May, one of the witnesses IN
the House of Detention yesterday, was committed
on MAY 25. He is held to appear against p0ilcy-
dealers. Police Justice Smith said that he never
committed a witness who had q home where be
354 East Eighty -fourth-st.. and was committed
by request FROM the District Attorneys once.
AT one time May was confined az the house Tor
three months. John killen, of No. $50 West lwen-
ty-nlnth-st.. was robbed of clothing to the value
of $50, the thief taking it from his room. he was
committed on June 10 and could scarcely be called
accomplish. The same Is true OF the two women,
both of whom are held TO appear against the prl-
soners charged with eloniOus assault They had both
been the hospital and hen released were sent to
the House of Detention. ROsanBa Wellel said that
she had no home and was committed Dy Pollce
Justice Gardner on June 10. Helen Come, OF No.
106 ThOmpSOn-st.. was sent there by an order from
the District Attorneys Office on June %. Police
Justice Duffy committed killen on jane III.
The Sergeant In charge of the house said II the
courts should decide that only those witnesses be-
lieved to be accomplices of the criminals were 10
be committed it would scarcely pay to keep 1T open
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-13
4ECR0IcAL DESIGNS BY WoMEM

The Women's Institute of Technical Design oom-
pleted the second year of it's work last night and
entertained its friends with reception at No. 1874
Fifth-ave. DIR. Anna ID. French the president Of
the institute presented certificates and prizes TO the
graduates. The walls of the room aad the fables
were adorned with designs executed by tho pupils.
which highly praised. The first prize for eie-
mentary work awarded TO Miss ROsaiio
Pitts, the youngest member of the class the second
prize 10 Miss Caroline De Cyne. Miss Marie Van
Week received two p1zos, one for repousse work
and the other for the Sst adaptation Of
American National form 10 decorative design. The
latter prize gwen by Madame ROch. a director
of the institute. For the best Brussels carpet de-
sign Mrs. A. Il. Van Fleet received prize. Miss
Daisy Casparis received honorable mention for a
cretonne design and Miss EuphsmIa secor was
similarly hOnofed for an oil cloth design.
Mrs.. Harriet Webb rected the quarrel scene~b be-
tween Sir Peter and Lady Teasle, and afterwards
gave the " Is acksuath's Story" Miss c. =. SUITS
man sang twice.
The graduates receiving certificates were Miss
Daisy Casparis Miss Caroline De Clyne. Miss
A. NJ. Wyman, Miss LUCILLE AepInwal,
Miss Marie Van Week, Miss Eqpheruia Secor
Miss Kate McCord and Miss Rosaiic PITTS. Eight
Young ladies also received certificates representing
the work done during the year They we're Miss h.
D.. TOmpkIns Miss Alice Beecher. Miss Marion
Miles. Miss Estelle Ives. Miss Jennie Whilten, Mss
Emma Doughty Miss NJ. 5. Pinkham and Mrs. A.
Van Fleet
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CIVIL NOTES.

Ajury in the United States District Court yes.
erday rendered verdict for the Government in the suit
torecover $4,000 from 0reget Co, Of Union square,
The defendants were importers OF slks and woolena
and IL was charged that goods imported by them had
been under-measGred and that fun duty had not been
paid.
Surrogate Rollins decided yesterday that the
application made recently for an order directing the
referee to take further testimony In the proceedings
to have Dr. Elmer removed from his position as one q
the executors OF the will OF tho late Samuel Wood, must
DO granted.
A United States judge competent to hear
motion IN the case of Arnold Leo against the Union Pa
cifc Railroad was found yesterday The case ct one
time before Judge Wallace, who on the last hearing
said that he could decide the matter as he had be-
come stockhOlder In the defendant company. Judge
shpman then applied to, but refused TO listen for
similar reason. The plaintiffs lawyers nnaly went Ds-
fore Judge Wheeler OF the Vermont District who yes
terday heard argument the motion 60 restrain the
company from using its assets In the building OF branch
roads. Decision on the motion was reserved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-13
RACING Al -COYINGTON.

CovINGroN, Ky, June 1.-The LatOnia
Jockey Cab continued Its spring meeting to-day. The
five events the card Tiled well and the track was In
coon condition. The first selling race OF one milo
for al ages, for a purse OF 800 Major Hughes won
from his eleven competitors 147s with Little hut
tercup second aud Matte Rapture third. the second
race. q handicap Of and quarter miles
for al ages, was takeu by Liantunah in
2:Ii, vita Ballast second and Lord Raglan
third The third race the Merchants Stakes, for all
aers with II 900 ded mile and u flrloug, the
feature OF tnoday or the fortY-three nomnations six
came ~ the post. Mediator proved tue winner In
2:O7la Pearl Jennings second and ftecund third.
ArenO was withdrawn The fourth race purse 800 for
matlen rwo-year-Oldz. five Nrlongs, won by High
nrght Foxs MOhnr colt second Time 1:IOA There
were ONLY two starters IN the ftb, welter-welght
hurdle race. mile R--+s, over four hurdles. bn0wbok
won nom Katie Creel IN two straight heats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-13
DEATH of TIE REV w. q. SPRoLK.

NEwBURG, June 12.-The Rev. DR.. William
g. sprole, Presbyterian MINISTER died In Detroit on
saturday night age seyentyve years. lie born In
Bal imore and chaplain of the Military Academy at
West Point 1s47 1856 and has been pastor Of
churches in Philadelphia, Carlisle. Penn. washin gon.
ID. C., Detroit and Newburg
nine years previous 20 coming to this city DR..
sproIe chaplain and professor OF the West Point
Military Academy His West Point chapaincy brought
him an interesting experience. There personal
enmlsy between DIR sproe and Jefferson Davis. and
tho latter became Secretary of War the minister
was removed II appears that the enmty between the
two gentlemen first arose In Washington, where DR.
sprole had charge OF church pastor and while Jener
son Davis in the United states Senate What the
quarrel between the two gentlemen vas about Is not
stated, bat Mr.. DAVIS 10 reported 70 have said TO Dr.
sprole that IL for his white neokie be would
give tire preacher sound thrashing AT this remark DR.
Sprole took great unbage. and IN twnkling he took
the white neckte from bis throat and said TO Mr. Days
that he ready for him. and that he need not stop
account OF the necktie This TO have taken the
pluck Of the fiery southerrer and lie concluded not
TO thrash Dr. eprUe. The doctor was weltbu,lk pow
eIfu Mr.. Davis however, n reported Ia have
forgiven Or. sprole. and when the opportunity
obtianed revenue by putting another IN Df.
sproies position 40 West Point
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-13
THE CONSTITUTION CLCB.
RECEPTION OF THE ErwLY ORGANIZED SEMI
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION.

RECEPTION OF THE EfwLY ORGANIZED SEMI
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION.
The Constitution Club, q new semi-poitical
organization last evening gave reception IN It's club
rooms No. u Vest Twenty-seventh-st The officers
Of the club are Henry Y. Tremain. president
James H. Seymour, James W. O'Bren, Franz Slgel,
vice-presdents; Couriandt Palmer, treasurer :;
Charles Evans, secretary. Among those pres
ent were Senator Boyd Horace +. DemiEg;
Colonel Richard Lathers, George Douglas George B..
Butler William Saunders president OF tho Central News
Association OF London, the Rev W. II. r. Murray, d.,
g. crolY, the Rev. DR.. Robert COIlyer, Jackson s..
Schultz, Darwin II. James. ex5urrogate Calvin. DIR.
Ferdinand Seegcr, General Henry T. TremaB, James H.
Seymour, George IT, Ycaman, Richard Lacey. Gilbert
Iefeyre and John O'DOnuell tie Railroad Commissioners
the guests and explaining the objects OF the club
The secretary read number or letters from
persons regret1ng their inability to 90 present
iucudfng jeremiah Black Judge Noah Day IS,
Il. B. wakeman Charles Scrlbner, Ex-Governor Cor
neil and Dwight Townsend. In his letter ex-Judge Black
srys The Consrituion-what Is III The selfimpOsed
restraint or free democracy UPON it, own noltl-
cal action, Thcresy ,ttle power OF me Govern
the people protected. Shall 1t be obeyed On
such question what Argument pro or you OF
anybody make To patriot the duty OF defending
IL plain be enforced words, and the greedy
monopoist the scnrvy politician drivels Ike idiot
when ne tries to give reasons for violating f."
Speeches were made by Mr. COilyer, Horace Il. Dem
ing John swnton, Major Haggeriy and others
A printed circular says: {" The Constitution Club
seeks unite the influence OF independent citizens,
without regard 10 party. to uphold economical pure and
wise Overmnent-Nati0nal. State and mnlicpal-as
originally cOnempatedby TIE Constitution, and 10 resist
the corrpting Influences which OF late have made
an hea0WdY"
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OTHER OUTDOOR SPORTS.
THE PIGEOl

THE PIGEON MATCH AT RoCKAWAY TO-DAY.
The pigeon match between George Work and
Edgar G. Murphy which postponed from1ast week,
will be shot on the grounds Of the Rockaway Hunting
Club to-day. The terms 100 birds each, at thirty
yards under English rules and the stake Is $500 SIDE
AS both excellent shots and have never before
met in match great interest in the result OF the con-
test has been excited The betting yesterday was %lOo
$75 in favor OF Mr. Murphy, but the odds were taken
promptly by friends Of Work. who Is said TO be shoot
ing IN unusually good form. Some Of those VINO are
backing Mr. Murphy that their fayorte has not been
shooting much lately and has made really no prepare
ton for the match but that in spite OF this he Is sure
winner. a..
It 10 understood that a second match between MT
Work aud Mr.. Watson. OF the Orange Gun Cluo, VINO
shoots under the name OF TeOx, has been arran
the date or the meeting has not been liked In inhtcn
shot Friday, Mr. Work won by hlnEg eighty Drus 10
hiA oppOntnt'h seYentY-slX.
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metropolitan 1900 --.---.--.-.'. " "
Runs Garnet metropolitan. o. IT LOUIS O. First base
by euOrs-MerOpOitan. 3; 81 Louis. struek out
METROPOLITAN ST. Louls 3 Total left basss- Metro.
poitEu. % 81 Louis, Two base hs-8lea4on and Hol'
bert Double riayR-fTuno and HObert Brady AMI Nelson
R0sriaau and BRADY. Passed bas-Deascy J. Umpire
C Daniels Time u gamoOne hour and forty I'VE minutes
An Interstate championship game played at
Wnslr gton Park Brooklyn, between The Brooklyn and
Anthrace clubs The homo nine Outplayed their OppO-
ucnfs both the field ana 90 the bat and won the game
by the following score:
Brooslyn ........ ............O 2 o 0 0 %
Auihfact1 o d v -
Lars brooklyn 70 Anthracite o. ErrorsBrOokn.
; Authtarltr .. Cmpre-ME. Daily.
At pruvl feuce-Pr Providence =, Chicago l.
At decentralization 20, Detroit o.
AT PlttsbIrg-Alle ghrny >, Columbus 4.
At sohenectady-UniOn College IA. Joanstown On. W
Club ..
At PnnadeIphia-Phia 4, Cleveland Athletic
2 EcIipse y,
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THE JAPANESE INDEMNITY PAID.

WASHINGTON, June 12,--The Department OF
state has been apprsed by Mr.. Bingham, the United
States Minister Toke OF the delivery TO the Govern
ment of Japan Of the Treasury draft for S7soOOO 81
being the amount of the Simnoseh indemnity fnno re-
turned 10 that Government In accepting TINS sum INC
Minister Of Foreign Affairs Of Japan the
citation of his Government at the eyuity ana JuscS
stantly manifested by the United States toward Jap
aud audes with much satisfaction TO the present nappy
relations existing between the people OF DOtn COu'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-13
NAVAL ORDERS.

WASHINGTON. June l2.-Lieutenant q. H..
West has been ordered to ordnance duty ct the New
York Navy Yard June 10; Ensign John IL L. Haicomne
has been detached from the Nipsc and placed on wait
ing orders; Naval Cadets John Ii. Barnard ana Juhus
Enger have resigned take effect August IL. Iher
orders duty the Tennessee have been reyoRed
thev have besn granted leave of until that date
Naval Cadet John A. Jackson has resigned 10 take eec
August IL His orders to the Nipc have been ~
end he has been granted leave OF absence until that
.lafa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-13
UNITED STATES AGAINST 40 DIAMONDS.

The suit of "The United States against
Fortythree Diamonds tried yesterday before
Judge Brown aud jury in the United states District
Court The diamonds were offered for sale TO firm Of
ewelry dealers In Nassau-st few months ago at slis-
piciousiy low price, The woman who presented them
was examined by Captain Braoket the special agent OF
the Treasury Department She offered 10 pay the duty
on them and the diamonds taken possession OF as
smugged property Captain Brackets yesterday testE
fed to the finding OF the diamonds, and expert testimony
was introduced to show that the diamonds worth
about 300 and that they brought from foreign
country Mrs Fannie SussT1an In whose possession the
Jewels found, testified that they belonged 10 her
sister Augusta Freudensten, and that she had taken
the diamonds to sell for their She testified that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-13
MASSACHUSETTS aud Now,Jcrsey

OF subscriptions from MASSACHUSETTS, aud NowJersey
amounting to about 81 600 o..
Lieutenant Zelins has been nYesttgaing gauge ios
determining the dIerert elevations required 20 neSs
the atmospheric changes 6f climate which me tenn VIZ
encounter II Is hoped that Captain , nows
lions, and the papers giving details we're forwarded
TO him. a
The ffteen members of the American team reported
for practice ct Creednoor Although tho weaver was
fine the conditions unfavQrabe for good snooVs,
the wind being what "a termed by rifemen tricky lno
official practice at the 300 800 and 600 yarGs ranges
only. The teams at the three distances WAC
03 1-6 4; the highest made thus far.
The official is as f0lows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-13
CRICKET AZ NEWARK.

At Newark yesterday cricket match was
played the Newark Cricket CLUB md the eleven
OF the Musical social and Cricket Club OF this city The
home club hal strong IN the field. with Brewster
and Hooper 10 bowl ana It scored easy victory, maxi
ing IB9 runs IN one inning the NcwNOrk mems 20 In
the nr-t inning ana - IA the second. The bowling Of
The visitors weak and White alone score OF
20 OF 10. rhe best batting the other side done
hy Thompson who made IL IN the first inning and 80 in
he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-13

Zoe lewis IS. 1856. McDorag Garsons horse Abraham
g. 138 Baker, and Crouse's gelding Logan "a, i3LoWs
Meanyj POols-Dalys pair $40, Spider 30 neld ~,
Boohs-Jim McGowan 10 3, Kitty CLARK 70 1, Spiuer
3 20 I, and 10 TO against any other
LOean got bad fall at the tirst jump, and Joe Lewis
refused the second Jim MCGOWAN had oil his own way,
sailing the with his stable coInpanlQn htty
Clark. az q respectful distance behind him. Abraham
ran third until be had only half mile TO CO. when he
tumbed over wall There was race about the aiIalr
Jim MCGOWAN won az lie liked Kitty Clark second.
Spider came in third frlong behind The weight was
too much for him. Mutual pools. SO so
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-13
HOMING PIGEON FLIGHTS.

The Hudson Club homing pigeons were
loosed in Blairsvlc Penn, yesterday at 9:25 m The
first return was OF bird the loft Of Francis whitley,
OF Newark, at $3.50 p. time 304 minutes; distance
26t SIG miles, average speed, l'263 Yards
Tho second bird arrived at 341 p MI speed
At a quarter past O'Clock sixteen birds were home
The only other return reported OF bird to the lori
OF Henry Rover OF Williamsburg, at 0:lo D. M; distance
27sos milesi speed, 005 yards. -
Brooklyn birds Oosed in Cress0n, Penn 241 miles
from nome, &C $50 n m to fly for federation record
They returned however before they were expected ana
not timed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-13

meaning. when beside It's pnt another recent
ton that If either one OF Two men -
t,cnrhcan nominee for President next year NO ,isr
alo sbr eeetoral vote of Virginia DnV that ho o'"o
feef,nhl5cau candidate can have IL =, .hoso ,,vo
rs.,od fhe President is not one OF those Two
NAN mi The list might DO enlarged TO ncInae MN u
less he should weaken before the o1v Mabone,s
ia nreslirne TO intelfered with General Nanone
ai,ct,nenf OF the Federal patronage IN virginia -.
'T1,e covert threats contained IN OcneIh manoH0
statement VIII probably not escape attention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-13
BASEBALL NEWS.

About 1900 people visited the League
grounds the Polo Grounds yesterday 10 witness the
fourth contest at baseball between the Buffalo and New
York mines. The contest unnerestng, as the New.
York nine took long lead the early part OF the game
and held 10 easily to the close. Both pitchers were
batted freely was the second victory FOR the home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-13
THE WELFARE OF THE INSANE.

The Society for Promoting the Welfare of the In
sane held its regular meeting at No. 2l9 West
Twenty third-st, last evening Dr. Amelia Wright
presiding. In the paper of the evening, which was
read by Dr. Phoebe j. y. Wait it was stated that OF
the 81 40 insane patients confined II the asylums
OF the United States iftytwo per cent were women.
Ii was the object of the society 10 establish higher
standards of hospital and asylum treatment and
this could be effected only by the passage of suit
able laws by the Legislature.
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question as soon as possible andit s expected Inat an
announcement of come perfected plan viii be maze IN ~
few dsys The appointment OF Mr. Furay as Concctroi
internal Revenue Tor the With District Of ONE 70 sue
coed Nr Walcott win be withheld unt after THIS ques-
ton sha1 have been finally determined
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-13
DRAWBACK ON SUGAR AND SYRUP.

WASHINGTON, June l2.-The Treasury De-
parment has Issued the following circular in regard to
provisional rates Of drawback on refined sugar and
SYRUP
OnHl september l, 1888 on the expectation OF sugar
and syrup refined wholly from imported sugars tank
bottoms, syrups of juice. melado concentrated
melado. or concrete and concentrated moasses upon
which duties shall be paid at the prescribed by the
tagf of March 1888 drawback win be allowed at the
following rates; on refined Loaf cnt loaf crushed gran
ulatea ana powdered sugar, stovedried dried by
other equally effective process and eghty.two one
bundredths q s2-10 cents per pound on refined white
cei1se sugar mdred and above No 20 Dutch sindardin
COLOR two and twenty eight 0nehundredhs u 2s 100
cents per pound ON al grades OF refined coffee sugar
No. 70 Dnteh standard and below IN color one and
eigityfour one hundredths Il 84lOO cents DER pound
syrup resulting entirely from the refining OF the
above enumerated imported materials az cents per
gallon.
Tae allowance sugar will be subject to the daduc-
ton Of ~ per centum and the allowance on syrup
70 deduction Of ten 90 per cenruio as prescribed
b. law.
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THE TEAM no GO no WJMBLEDON.
SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED MORE FREELY-PRAcrIcE
AT CREEDMooR.

SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED MORE REHABILITATION
AT CREEDMooR.
The Board of Directors of the National Rifle
Association held an adjourned meeting their in
WuIIam-st Yesterday afternoon 10 receive financial
abatement from the and account of how the
subscriptions toward sending the rifle team 20 England
were adyanne Secretary seabury stated that already
between 600 aud $500 had been subscribed and
that he had every confidence that before the date
OF departure next week the whole amount required
would be received. The minimum required would
be 80 600 The secretary stated that movement WAS
on foot 10 raise 81 900 IN NewJersey. Snoe the last
meeting $500 had been received from Massachusetts
through Major Rockwell most Of 1t being the eontrbu
ton OF tne 2d Regiment $500 having beon raised In BOs
ton and 5000 In Springfield. letter was read from
General HawIey stating that he would be In England Mt
the time of the competition and rendering hts services
and subscription. Colonel Story stated that the public
was st solicited for subscriptions, the proper amount
had not yet been raised.
In reference 30 the plain speaking INDUCED In at the
previous meeting regarding tho disqualification OF
Farrow. Colonel BOdine stated that wrong impression
had gone abroad There the utmost cordiaIty ex-
isng the directors OF the team and It's captain
rum0rs to the contrary Notwithstanding. He believed
that the present team that would do credit to
America and he moved that expression that effect
and expression Of confidence III the team and In Cap
tain Howard be recorded on the minutes. The motion
was carried Colonel Liichcd spoke IN the strain
1--WE have never had team 30 well organized, he said
"and desire TO note the entire unanmity that exists
between the captain and the members OF the team"
II decided that tho directors should board
the Alaska June 10 ana give the send of. ;"
The Midland Rife Company OF Birmingham England.
rendered the American team It's hospitality Tor
week with the the CITY and has signed It's
intention OF offering some prizes for friendly competi
ton. Ia a cable dispatch received from sir
Edward 81. John AiiidInav mquiring III the team
coming, the secretary was instructed TO cable: ave
sail the nineteenth"
The following have been subscribed to the LII
ternat0nal Mhtary-Ilino Aatcn Fund:
Amoant pfevsnsy "A. V. Davidson. ,.......- $50
June l2l -, I2I Lloyd Aspinwal Oh
Third separate Com. J. l. HAsbr0uek q Co.. 20
pany, Infantry. y. g. James Coleman 20
B. n. N.-.... 100 a. H. (Casn. -
William Subway. lOOl0tler subscriptions. 30
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the Jewels had come nom ner father who was jewec0
and who died thirteen years ago In rebuttal Leopold
defence that the father Of Mira sussInan was poo5
peddler and that he himself had supported him fo1
months before the death of tho old man. He did nor
know Of the existence OF the Jewels The jury after az
absence Of hour brought In verdict for the qoverN