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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-02
MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.

ST.. LOUIS, June 1.-Wiggins's Ferry Com
pany OF this city, entered in the Circuit to-day
for 100000 damages against the Chicago and Alton
Railroad Company for breach Of contract. In 1864 the
Alton and ST. Louis Railroad Company the predecessors
ferry company for the exclusive errage OF the railroad
companys business passenger and freight, across tho
river Louis this city. When the bridge
was opened the fcrrage business drsd away from the
for breach Of contract resulted In judgment In favor
OF the ferry company for $4,000.
San FRANCISCO, June 1.-The State Railroad Commits
sioncrs at a meeting to-day recommended average
reduction % per OF the fares and freghs of the
Central Pacific No action was taken.
PHILADELPHIA, June 1.-The directors OF tho Buffalo,
New-York and Philadelphia Railroad Company have de-
cared quarterly dividend Of liz cent payable June
25
READING. Juno 1.-The Pennsylvania Railroads agents
have purchased the greater part OF block OF houses
and several lots fronting the Schuylkll River site
for the depot OF the companys new road when 10 enters
Reading The site Is not far from the centre of the CITY,
The road will along tho entire river front OF the
city.
OTTAWA, June 1.-The promoters OF the Ottawa, Wad-
dington ana New-York Railway making considerable
progress with their surveys They intend bridging the
Ottawa River at the lower end OF the city. connecting
with the Canadian Pacific road aud with the proposed
the City Council Will grant for the bridge project, which
will be passenger bridge AS well
WASHINGTON, June Upon application OF Governor
ONeal OF Alabama. the Secretary OF the Interior has
consented TO allow reheang OF the land grant or
the Alabama and Chattanooga Railroad Company. In
which there difference OF opinion with regard the
Intent ana effect OF the granting act.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-02
THE JERSEY CITY CHURCH TROUBLE.

The trouble in the Park Reformed Church
in Jersey City seems TO be growing rapidly II was
nearly midnight when the meeting of the ConsistOry ad
journed Thursday night and then those who partic
pated in refused to say anything about the proceed
ings. Yesterday some OF them in q laxative
mood and TRIBUNE reporter learned that the meeting
very stormy resulting in making the trouble
more difficult OF settlement Other clergymen were
called IN TO aid in settling the difficulty but their pres
had not the effect Of oil upon troubled waters
Among the clersymen present at the meeting were the
Rev. DR.. Imbrie, pastor OF tho First Presbyterian
Church, the Rev. DR.. Van elect. pastor OF the First
Reformed Church. and the Rev. Mr.. Weserlcd. pastor
OF the First Congregational Church. the Tabernacle,
IL is generally called DIR. Imbre consented to act
moderator and he oIened the proceedings with fer
vent prayer. Thomas NJ. GOpsil. jr., the gentleman
who made the charge was present, accompanied by
James Gopsil his father. who once Mayor OF the
city The Rev. Mr.. suydam made statement explain
ing his remarks from the pulpit in relation TO the nyo-
translation OF the Stlbat Mater sung by the choir
He felt he said that ho had only performed his duty In
the premises and his feelings were hurt when he re-
ceiyed "a sharp letter from Thomas NJ. GOps jr Rccus
ing him OF falsehool. At the conclusion OF Mr..
Suydams statement Mr. Gopsll requested 10 pre-
sent his charges He asonished those present by an
swerng that he had no charge to make ana had never
made any. His letter TO the pastor, he declared was
purely personal and not intended for the perusa or
Inspection OF but Mr. suydam lie surprised
Mr. suydams breach OF confidence In laying the letter
less public He demarde that the letter be read which
was done. Then followed q stormy discussion In which
charges OF bad faith were freely made on both Sides
Members OF the church are beginning to array them
destroy the harmony Of the church and do serious in
fury TO its interests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-02
SALES OF TROTIERS AND YEARLINGS.

The sale OF trottng horses maresscolts and titles
continued yesterday by Peter L. Kellogg *
Co., at No. l07 John-st. The average prlco paid
was rather above that OF the first days sale
although more lots were brought TO the hammer
The highest price paid was $3.50. by W. l. Warren
for the bay hlly Lady Gavin by Shamrock-Nettle
Clay. Middlutown Chief, bay stallion by Middle
town-Kitty Clover, was sold to ii; L. Fox, OF Bald
brought $3.50 from b. Fisher. OF New York. Orphan
Girl, by Mddletown-Puss was bought by Il. a.
Payne, OF New-York, for Si3c. John Haynes OF
New York, paid $3.50 for Orange Dansci, bay
New-YorK, gave $3.50 for the bay gelding Jerome by
John j. Crittenden- Andy Johnson. X. Thompson,
OF Attleboro Miss, paid 1855 for the chestnut geld
ing Dan Bryant by Plough Boy Rappahannock.
Eppio b., a bay mare by Deucallon-Iopssy, brought
$500 from ID. A. Warren, of New-York; and tho
bay mare Psrthenia, by Cuyler-Augusta was sold
TO w. Don,ghue of Jcrom1 Park, tof $500, In all
there forty animals sold los total OF
about $lU065.
The second annual sale Of thoroughbred colts and
FLIES lyearlings, the property OF August Belmont,
at the Nursery Stud Farm at Babylon. Il. l.. took
place yesterday. The attendance was not large,
nor was the bidding spirited but ten colts and Two
lilies sold for 5000 The stock was the finest
ever offered for sale by Mr.. Belmont. Colonel. ID.
Bruce was the auctioneer. The bay colt Caralgnac,
foaled January %, 1882. by Ill Used-Camllla, was
bought by T.. V. Sneieker for T525. Adoph.
chestnut colt. foaIed March lSs2, by kiagiisher
chestnut colt, foaled March ~, 1857, by III
Used-Susquehanna, was bought by Appleby. aud
johnson for 800. Lord Beaconsiield, foalod March
49, 1882. by Klngiishcr-Lady Bessington, was sold
foaed April 81, 1882, by Ill Used-Sntana. was
bought by Cridge 81 Co. for 81 Lilo. Montmere.
bay colt, foaled juno 3, 1882, by kingnshor-Lany
Montmerc. was bought by Appleby a johnson for
$500. Ccntura, q bay hlly. foaled February 20,
1882, by Ill Used-The Countess, was sold to APP
peby IL Johnson for 5000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-02
THE UNIVERSAL PEACE UNION.

At the Friends Meeting House In Rutherlurd-
place about three hundred men and women assem-,
bled to attend the seventeenth annual
meeting of the Universal Peace Union
Most of those present were members OF the
Society of Friends, and many of the older women
and few of the men wore the simple Quaker cos
tune. Twenty local peace societies were repre-
sented, from all the New-England and Middle
States, and from Maryland. Virginia ONO, ILLINOIS
and Iowa. The morning session was opened Dy the
president, Alfred Ii. Love, who made few remarks
and was followed by the Row. Henry 5. Clubb with
prayer. Reports were read showing that the socie-
ties gene rally in healthy condition with the
exception Of several that reported TO nave d.
crossed from their original purposes Into temper,
organizations aud one OF two that nave passed.
INTO literary and dramatic societies. ,
series of resolutions were adopted in the even
ing condemning the military system and all relat-
ing to It, as destructive to civilization, ana advo-
eating the submission of all difficulties to Court
of Arbitration, applying this as well to capital and
labor This manner of settling the differences pc
tween France and China was recommended. Speeones
were made by Jerome L. Manning, Hamilton WI
cox aud L. b. Wakeman. The Rev. Robert Coliyer
talked for several minutes, presenting the picture
Of war as 1t had been seen by him. The Peace
Union elected Alfred H. Love president, L. 4.
Langdon, of Philadelphia, secretary and Jessie
Cleaver, of Philadelphia treasurer. Its next meet
ing Will be held IN Washington next year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-02
OPENING A NEW METHODIST CHURCH.

The new Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal
Church at Park-ave. and Eighty-sixth-st. will be
occupied for the first time tomorrow. The interior
Of the church proper is still unfinished and the
services for the present will be held in the chapel
which is in condition for occupancy. The archi-
lecture is reproduction of the Baronial style Of
tho eleventh century, the first attempt of the
kind In this country The church Is
built of rough bewn blocks of freestone,
the general outline being irregular. Fronting on
Park-ave 1t extends nearly 200 feet and runs back
over 100 feet on Eghty-sixth-st. The general i'm
preston is of broad, somewhat low building.
The tower built after the style of the Campanile in
Florence, is on the northwest corner facing the
avenue and Eighty The spire above the
tower is covered with red thing. The front has
three gargoyles whiob have the face of tiger, the
wings of bat and the claws Of an eagle.
Just above the main entrance Park
ave there Is window about six feet in
diameter. Lattice work about two feet wide runs
around the entire building above the lower win
dows, which arc mulloned The interior is divided
into the church proper, the chapel, on the second
floor. and three class and ladies' paror on the
ground floor beneath the chapel. On three sides Of
the church itself are broad galleries. from which
SIX great arches ascend TO the roof The parsonage
connects with the church by means OF door at the
right of the pulpit.
The chapel is a large room. ninety-seven feet by
thirtytve, and will seat upward of 800 people. The
ladies' parlor, which will be used for church meet
ngs festivals, etc., Is about half the size of the
chapel. In the basement there is a kitchen with
large range and other appointments The cost OF
the editce will be upward OF $4,000. The land
cost about $4,000 more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-02
Colgate 81 Co.'S
Violet Toilet Water.
For the handkerchief and bath.
DIED.

AMERMAN-On Friday morning. June l. after long and
painful Illness George " Amerman in the G7thyear Of his
Funeral services residence East 4sth st. 10
Also services a. so%erviie N J.. p M. same day.
Please omit flowers
BaocS SON Of the late Ralph Z and caToins
Relatives and friends Of the family respectfully invited
o% snd s q.e hat Sn fo 2S0 Ill.,
GUTHRIE-on May 80. at Fort Hamilton. L. l.. George
Whitney Guthrie IN tho 7tth year Of MS age ,c,,
between 9Th and 9th aves NewYork on saturday Juno
at IL a.
HAII-In Brooklyn on Wednesday. May 80 1885, after
lingering nlness. Henry b. Hall ,,,.,
es The sne pl o bis late Mo Lin.
cOn-pace. on saturday. June 2. at IL O'Clock a. M
Will sEs ns ffs cm Nay
Trains leave BarclaS.st at ~ o'clock. noon
Please omit flowers
BrSSxyn On ThsrsSay May 81 n The Ssa
aud daughter OF the late Alexander O. Johnson OF Troy
Funeral on Saturday. June ., at Troy.
MUMFoRD-on May "a Of peritonitis Jennie q, wife Of
Megeman. Of Brooklyn. N. Y.
PAYsoNlsuddenIy May 49, at InwoOd New'Iosk .. City
Of Mary aud The ae Rev Charles o ays1,v Ju,.a
ON arr of train leaving soth It. station OF the Hudsoa
Internent AZ Wootlawn.
Of ohm 2 NJ and Grace Riehsrds sscd4 months.
Notice OF hour tomorrow
RIPLEy-At Newark. y. j. wednesday morning. May
So DIve sy w af be S At his s residence No. os
nsasVss sSd fsaas are 70
TYNG-At Exeter N H., May 80. Matilda A. widow Of tho
late Rev. j. H. Tying.
Funeral Saturday June at tho house OF her son.
in.aw, Il. NJ. Upjohu. No "a woodhullst.. Brooklyn.
yERPLAN CK-At Fishkill aison, ~ Y, on Thursday
MAY 81 Anna h. wife OF William ). Verplanck.
Funeral on saturday ut | 80 o'clock.
carriages will meet the III a train from New.York
WEBSTER-In Brooklyn at his late residence llS Pierre
pontst Hosea Webster. in tho oath year of his age
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-02
SOME or TIE FREE BATHS OPEN

The oldest free bath in the city is that situ-
ated on East Fifth-st TRIBUNE reporter went there
Yesterday for on Juno the baths thrown open 10
the public The usual attendance OF small boys
thrpnged the pier taking bath thinking little OF
the bystanders Others IN proud possession OF llne
sinker and hook. busy engaged In fishing. In
ply TO the reporters inquiry tho keeper Informed him
that the bath had not yet been opened. "You it's
new pier" said and have not had time get the
sllp finished We have had three or four hundred
women here to-day but none OF them could come In be-
cause the slip amt fixed yet It'll be all square by to-
morrow though, and guess we'll have some few thou
sand and boys Cur greatest trouble Is with re-
peaers rascalIy boys who want TO get three or four
baths "A day" The Nineteenth Street baths were found
nearly the state OF affairs and the bath will not
be ready until Monday.
AT Gouvernenr-st. the bath ready but as Friday
the days reserved for women and the female at
tendunts he'd arrived the keeper unable 10 grant
the hundreds applicants admission ito the cool water
The bath consisted OF open bas forty feet by thirty
surrounded by small dressing rooms. rOpo runs
across at either end aud the water ranges from two to
four feet In depth In pleasant the dressing
rooms there Is a hammock In which tho Waterman re-
poses his wearicd limbs ut night
visit made to each Of tho 1.-Two other baths when
arc devoted TO public use. Three OF them only were
found be opened the Thirty seventh street ON the
East River and the Bothune street and Fifty ilrsl
Street on the North River. -Four new baths are being
built two OF which will suppant those al Bethune and
Fifth SITS, while the other two Will be placed at some
spots yet determined upon The Battery Bath tho
most pleasantly situated OF any, Will be opened to-day
as wifi also he the Harlem Bath at One-hundred and
twefthst, East River and the bath TO DO moored at
Laight-st, North River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-02
THE OPENING Of THE DOG POUND.

At tho extreme east end of Sixteenth-st. is long
low. wooden, white-painted building from which
yesterday proceeded the sounds OF vigorous ham,
mering, saving and mailing A painted supcrscrlp-
ton stated that ii the dog pound, and passing
through tho wide open door a TRIDUNE reporter
found himself in the office attached 10 the Canine
aspect were smoking short pipes and sit
ting on bench. against the wall, and
y0S by an vn5 h. with 6 fses prace
fully disposed OH the wIndowsill. The three evil
looking men were dog-catclers; the shnt-sleeved
youth was the snporintendents clerk.
is the pound open for the reception OF dogs to-
day asked the reporter OF the latter.
"No, IL amt"
lis not June the day fixed for its openingw
Don't know. Anyhow yer can't BRING dog here
to-day" and ho neatly expectorated and sealed the
doom of light-hearted fly.
% don't want to bring q dog here, only want to
obtain some information"
We'll. We can't have none from me. If yer want
to look aroun' won't hinder 80. There's
the pound" and he waved his hand to-
ward the sound OF the hammer and saw,
" an there's the drowning cagef yer stick yer head
outen that winder"
The reporter accepted the permission so graciously
proiered and walked into the pound. Four long
rows OF wooden kennels receive tho unfortunate
beasts before they are committed to their doom;
In one of them wretched mODgrel covered and
glanced ont OF its blOOd-shOt eyes with mute
appeal at the visitor One of the attendants said 1t
had been brought by its owner to be drowned In the
hrst batch. The cage, which has been newly
painted swings from derrick. BY this means
struggling aud yelping mass OF caEinity Is dumped
int the and kept there till heiI earthly pill
grmags is ended. Then their bodies are sold
tor n nominal sum- their hides eventually
beng formed into the tcrra-cotta gloves dear 10
the heart of jcuncsse d0r6e. Dogs While in the
pound are supplied with bread and plenty of water
and of the officers of the Society for the Pre-
yontion of Cruelty to Animals will attend and in
spect the quarters at regular intervals This morn
ing the dog-catchcrs will start out their quest.
They receive thirty cents for each animal they
bring TO the Pound and have toprovide their own
carts and horses. Dogs can be redeemed by their
owners.h thin forty eight hours after their capture
on payment Of SO, and unclaimed dogs can DO
bought for q sum of not less than SO 10 be fixed by
the superintendent. The names of the dog -catchers
are George Riley. of No. It's Essex-st.; j. Wander
wort, OF No. 100 East Houson-st.; John Donohue,
of No. 203 Hesterst. and NJ Murtha, of No. 40
Mulbcrry-st. The superintendent IS John McMa-
hon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-02
BROWN UNIVERSITY ALUMNI.

The Brown University Club, composed of gradu-
ates of Brown University living IN New-York and
its vicinity, met at dinner last evening at Morti-
nelli's, in Fifth-ave. There was good attendance
and much interest was shown in the affairs of the
university. The Rev. DR.. j. r. Ken
drck, of the class OF 1Si0 pre- sided, and made an
opening address, which was received with much
favor. General j. Meredith Read, ex-Minister to
Greece, the next speaker. Professor ]. l.. Lin
coin. who had como from Providence to attend the
dinner and was heartily welcomed by the alumni,
gave description of the improvements now in
pr ogress at the university and spoke of the pros
perlty and plans Of the institution. George William
Curtis made graceful and eloquent address on the
relations of the graduates to their Alma Mater and
in glowing language expressed his love and honor
for the old university. Speeches were afterward
made by o. d. Bright aud others, and letters from
number of absent members were read by the secre-
tary, Francis Lawton, jr. The club will hold
number of meetings during the coming season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-02
TIE SANTA FE ROAD IN CONTEMPT.

DENVER, Col. June LIN the United
States District Court to-day Judge Hallett deIlv-
cred an opinion IN the OF the Denver and Now-Or
leans Railway Company against the Atchison Topeka
and Santa Fo Railway Company, TO show
cause why II should not DO In contempt
for violating the decree made time ago compelling
the latter road 10 exchange business with the former
the with the Denver aud Rio Grandc road
The Judge held that In changing the divisions on the
through business and In dverting business from the
plaintiffs road tho Santa Fo road in contempt and
fined the company 800 for each in which freight
was diverted He held, further, that the defendant
must pay TO the plaintiff the laters full
proportion OF tho through rates In accordance with tho
divisions in force at the time tho former decree went into
effect April 49, which latter rates were held to be not
unreasonable and that the attempt Of the defendants
road % deprive the plaintiffs road OF It's revenue by
changing the division OF through rates IN violation
O the dccree OF the Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-02
DEATH OF GEORGE Y. AMERMAN.

George V. Amerman died yesterday at his
house. No East Forty ninthst after lingering Ill
ness He bad been dry goods merchant In
this city for forty years. doing business
first In Reade-st and aftsrward in Lconar DIST
Broadway and Leonard md lattery at No 800 Broad
way up to last March, when the firm Of Cornell Amer
man was dissolved. Mr. Amerman was born at Somer-
ville n. j., on March IL, 1917 and came to
New York In early manhood to engage in business.
About four years ago his health began to fail. wife
and three children survive him. Tho funeral service
will be held at 10 IN, Monday, at the house, ana will
be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Paxton. The body Will be
taken To Somervie for burial, where services will be
held nc the grave by the ReV Dr van syke, OF Kings
"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-02
LEGISLATION IN PENNSYLVANIA.

HARRIsBURG, Penn, June Tho Senate
to-day passed the Railroad AntLDscrminaton BIZ
On motion OF Mr.. Wallace Senate bin repeating the pro-
yison the Act OF 1868 limiting the amount ofmoneyt
be borrowed for the construction OF railroads TO 100000
per mile aud providing that shall not exceed
per mile; and Senate bill providing that the capta
stock per mile shall not be limited 10 any amount were
recalled from the Governor Mr. Wallace subsequently
moved amend the former by striking out $3.50 900 and
inserting 81 80 600 and adding TO the follows:
Nor shall tho cunt Of bonds to be Issued under the
provisions Of the act TO which this IA supplement at
any time exceed the OF 100000 per mile 40 that
the total Of stock and bonds shall never exceed
100000" The motion adopted, and TUG bill was
promptly sent to the House, which copcurred In both
bills, aud they were sent to the Governor
A message was received from the Governor communi-
eating approval OF bills relating TO the chnbge OF
terminal points Of railroads aud eKeudn. the time for
the completion OF railroads. These bills known
the Vanderbilt Railroad bills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-02
plea of want and necessity cannot be urged to justify

plea Of want and necessity cannot be urged to justify
the appropriation; No. ..,-,.o,,n,
apparatus 81 5OO for Mrs Lydia Mullin, widow Of late
Justice Mun. for salary 000 for Mrs Mary Gr nX
for Mrs. Catherine ID. Pierson, widow OF so late
journal clerk of Senate for balance Of salary $500;
1915; for Lemon Hotchnss. Richard A. Derrick
David Lindsay Thomas j. sheridan and Ihaes o. bss'
for legal and other expenses In contested seat cases
tnucd. ''''''''' '''0
For securing additional religious instruction to con-
vIcts in several State prisons, 81 300. ~ ...,u
For books for library Clinton Prison. $780, for repair
State from Clinton Prison to saranac River
laying sidewalks Sing Sing. $1,000 for purchase s
thirty copies 'Pubc Service state Of New York f9r
presentation to foreign libraries $1,000 un)usuna'o
For salary to clerk of Railroad Commission for index
road mpp 5000 Law creating Railroad
limits expense TO $4,000 and that amount aiready
For clerk hire to State Engineer and Surveyor In pre-
pairing annual report railroads. 1928 to trustees
Daniel ID. Toinpkins. Governor of the state, $oooo.
Benefit TO be derived not worth expenses ..oron,,c
and other work. $500; for State superintendent oi
Public Instruction to establish museum IN in
Central Park, New-York, Sl2,0Oo-Ample provision
already made. ,.,...,,on
food $40 600 already appropriated Tor gener
purposes .,,...,,,o mat.
ing oils $500 for payment OF canal certinca'9 tor
removal OF distractions from outlet OF Cayusa Lake.
For fees and disbursements OF counsel in defe nd'ng
Theodore II. Wesbrook Justice OF the Supreme Court,
before the Committee the Judiciary OF the Assembly
in the Investigation OF charges against him In lssS
$2,3OO-The judiciary Committee thus required TO IN,
vestigate this matter abundanty able to conduct
any inquiry necessary ,,,.
For i. j. Joachimscn. attorney for II. W. o. Euye
and William Volckens 1925 for State Normal scnooi
Albany 600 for payment salaries OF several teachers
Normal School at Cortland removed by superintendent
OF Public Instruction and restored by Court Appears.
0000.The State ought not to pay twice Tor the sao
services.
For Adutant- General. for payment OF local assess
ments armories and construction WORK In Albany
Rochester aud Syracuse-The state ought not 10 10
charged with municipal taxation
For addition to Military Storeh0use az BlnBham.on,
$10,0OO-Buding In course Of erection should nrs'
be completed. ,,
For b. +. Brady for cDgrossing Wagner Memorial
$S00-Claim exorbitant-
For Commissioners OF Quarantine TO pay for services
and mat erals supplied by Henry KirKnam In the re-
pair OF the hos pita ship Illinois and the steamer NJ n
Hopkins, 81 ,jOO-Claim uncOn sttuona
For Commissioners OF Quarantine 10 carry out INC
contract with John A Appleton for the purchase
Of real estate IN the town OF soutn-
field, Richmond County.-An appropriation FOR TINS oo-
ject was vetoed Ia 1879 work unnecessary. - ooo
Total amount appropriated In Supply bll, SO3IVoo'
Total amount items disapproved s25O.7Of 80.