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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06
PRIVATE DELIVERY OF LETTERS.

United States Distrct-AttOrney Root yester-
day began civil suits In the United States courts against
the propretors OF Boyds and Husseys Offices the dis
trbutOn Of letters The letters which vert seized by
the Post Office Inspectors Friday given into the
custody OF Postmaster Pearson who Informed the firms
whose business notices appeared the envelopes that
the letters held for postage and would be delivered
to the seRders would be TO Tared receipt Of the
postage due Them Many OF the letters were returned
and others forwarded, the delivery companies In
some offering to pay the postage. Distrct-At-
tOrney Root informed the officers OF other companies, in
GLIDING the United States Circular Delivery Company and
the American, Manhattan, Mutual and Baltimore and
ohio District Telegraph Companies that they were
charged with maintaining private expresses 10" the car
riage OF mail matter contrary to law An answer was
received from the president OF the American Company
denying that its business contrary to law. The
section under which the seizures made prohibits
only the delivery OF letters at stated times and over
regular routes The conveyance OF letters by private or
special messengers Ia expressly excepted from the
mbitOns OF the law The district Telegraph companies
rely on this provision TO prevent interference with their
forming them OF the retention had their
attention called 10 the provision making the sending OF
letters contrary law punishable by fine of $50
each offence 1t said that the companies whose let
ters seized would continue business under another
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06
LACROSSE AT PROSPECT PARK.

An interesting game of lacrosse took place
Yesterday afternoon between the clubs ~ Harvard and
the University Of the city of NewYork on the parade
ground at Prospect Park. Brooklyn The Harvard cub
was placed a. follows: Goal. j. II. b. Easton point
j. L. Davis tcaptainli cover point g. D. Rueteri hrst
defence W. b. Noblc; second defence, J. NJ Goodalei
third defence J. H. IIyIand; centre, H. NJ Williams
first attack c. C. Nichols second attack, W. N.
Roundy; third attack, ]. Marquand first home +. !.
X Moves; home T.. T.. Woods and umpire, George G.
Boardman of the Boston Lacrosse Club. The arrange
ment OF the University Club the following; Goal
r. l. Townsend; point, T.. +. PeHrce; c0Ver-Polht D. 4
defence, W VI. Kingsley, lcapthlu)' stcohu
defence L. f. Tribus; third defence. H. H. Carpenters
centre fl Skerry first attack r. h. Pratt secohh
C. \. Haskell; thrd attack, Z. IL. kopettsi hlhI
home, f. NJ. Crossett; home, A. T. Skerry ana umpire
/ r. Elanuery. The referee was T.. T. Cotue OF 1ale'
THE game was played by rules of the United states
intercollegiate Lacrosse Association. ,.
The ball faced " at $3.50 O'Clock, the bhlEeIsIJ
having the advantage OF the slight wlnd when was
blowing. The Harvard men were much larger anu IN
better training than those of the University Club anu
was evident from start that they wOuld WIN lhe
game I'm field tactics they were seen to De nuch De,VI
checking their superiority marked The University
Cub bllyed with spirit and agility ana soon hhue "
plaln To the Harvard men that they WOulu NOT "u
without sharp struggle. The 0rst goal was won lor
when Woods by a skillul dodge and overland throw
sent the ball between the flags. Gerndi OF tne ohiNei
sity Club, did good work In renting ana Throwing, anu
Kingsley, of the same club. was extremely suCccasl IN
again aud after fifteen minutes OF lively play Mar a
ouaud scored second goal for Harvard ny ceNeI RENT
and overland throw. The next goal Tor harVHrH Wus
WOO In four minutes by Nichols The CLUBS pay ie
about fifteen minutes aud theh unl1 was
and the customary cheers exchanged leaving inc
University Club beaten by score OF . 10 U.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06
LEAVING HER ran BEHIND HER.

Officer Smart, of the Society for the Proven
ton Of Cruelty TO Animals accused Peter Duyernoy,
Frenchman living at 40 20ll9 East twenty nnth-st in
the Jefferson Market Police Court yesterday OF cutting
Davis ColamOre Co., OF 40 l5l ith-ave. 1t is the
mother OF three kittens and Is valued 800 by its
owners. The cat had been I'm the habit OF visiting the
kitchen OF the Lotos Club. where Duvemoy is employed
cook The yard OF the club Joins that of CallamOre
and the only obstacle in the way Of the eat in her
foragng expeditions low fence she frequently
in the yard OF the club Duvernoy said the entered
the kitchen where be engaged on Friday and smecd
of mackcrel On this occasion he threatened TO fix
the animal in she treSsp passed again. Yesterday
morning she entered the kitchen and he made blow at
her with cesver, and surprised To find that when
the let she forgot TO take her tail with her He
protested that It accident Justice Gardner held
him I'm 500 ball 10 anaMer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06
MR.. BLAcKINS SUCCESSOR CHOSEN

The Board Of Police Justices met last evening
the Tombs in the Court OF Special Sessions for the
purpose of choosing clerk oithe Special Sessions Court
In the place OF Charles Blacke, who recently died The
principal candidate aamed for the office has been Mar
shall George NJ Wood, nephew OF Mayor Edison, but
there had been considerable opposition to his election at
the previous meeting thought that there would be
fight All the Police Justices present, and JUS
ce Kbreth presided. As the meeting was called
to order Justice Murray, who had been counted
Of those opposed to Mr.. Woods election created
considerable surprise by rising and proposing the
Of that gentleman for the Office OF clerk Justice Duffy
at the same tme endeayored to obtain hearing for a
resolution which he mad prepared recommending the
election OF Mr. Wood. After along discussion 10 which
should prevail. motion OF Justice Power II was de-
cided 10 take ballot The roll was called, and each
member o. the Board named "a his choice George NJ
Wood. with the exception Of Justice Solon b. Smith, who
named George w. Cregler A committee was appointed
TO inform Mr. Wood OF his election.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06
LACROSSE PLAYERS IN CONTENTION

The annual convention of the National
Amateur Lacrosse Association OF the United states WAS
held at the Astor last night j. A. Hodge, Jr, OF
Princeton, presided. The secretary j. X fhnhery'
read a report which stated that there were seventy
five lacrosse clubs In the United states' Dut 'u''
they too widely scattered to 10 united INTO u"
c,aton. A Western association would be formed soon
and the secretary It would he necessary TO form
An Eastern association The Louisville Club had claimed
the oerichs Cup which red by the New YORK Ciuo
This had been from ignorance OF tho rules govern
ing the holding the cup. IL had been decided tnas ue
National Association snOnd hOlu tc CUP 10 49,, ~.
and should award 70 To the CLUB gahihs tuo "nN'o"'
cham pionshp at the close or the season. .,..., a
several alntndnehS 90 tue constitution Wol "top 10
and a resolution passed unanimously, cuR,ub .
support Of association 70 tue plan OF senuns 'e@u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06
OUTDOOR SPORTS.
BASEBALL NEWS.

About 5000 people visited the Polo Grounds
yesterday in spite OF the cloudy and dlsagreeaoie
weather. witness the second game between the New
York and Providence League mines. The game was much
better contested than that Of the day before Radbourne
aga:n pitched for the Providence team aud did gooo
work, his delivery being effective that only four saIe
hits were made He has pitched In every championship
game that sbe Providence nine have played so fsr TINS
season. Glligans catching behind the bat was almost
perfect Carroll and Irwin also did good neiding
work. ONeins pitching effective, but Wild
Capp caught IN his old form behind the bar. Conner.
Casklns and Gillespie also did good fielding living.
much 10 the rise Of played at snort STOP
even than did Troy of the day before and by his
fumOlng and wild throwing lost the game. full sum-
mary Of the SCOPE Is as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06
ROBBED BY A SERVANTS LOVER.

Mrs NJ l.. Waters, who formerly lived at No. o
West Forty third-st., was awakened early OE the
morning OF January 4. 1888. by nearing some one
turn the knob OF her bedroom door, She started
down stairs in her night attire TO investigate the
matter At the parlOT door she was confronted by "a
man who presented - pistol at her head, with tue
threat that he would shoot her if she gave the
alarm. She screamed and tainted The intruder
escaped, leaving behind him brOnzes, jewclry, etc,
worth ~ 900, which he had tied up in the piano
cover pre- paTatOry 10 carrying them OIL After this
Mrs. Waters constantly missed articles OF jewelry
and money until her losses amounted 10
nearly $500 Detectives MCGOWAN and Cuff
were placed on the case, and succeeded day or two
ago in tracing diamond ring stolen from Mrs.
Waters TO a pawn shop kept by MIR. Silbersteln.
From the description furnished OF the person VINO
pawned the jewel The detectives recognized j.
Charles Bond OF No. 2lS West Ihirteth-sI., the
lover of colored servant girl. Ella Green, who
formerly IN the employ of Mrs. Waters.
The girl was arrested late on Friday night at tho
house OF her present employer, No. ga West Tween
ty-eighth-st., and she confessed that she was the
thief She SAID Bond had by his threats forced her
to steal for hun. He In the meantime had been
arrested for the larceny of billiard balls from
Moretti's billiard room in Twenty -tbird-st.
Mrs. Waters has never fully recovered from tn
fright of her encounter with the burglar who is
posed TO be Bond. She will sail for Europe on the
Arizona in a few days, having sold her effects and
prepared for the trip IN the hope OF regainIng her
health,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
ARISING HIS BROTHERS WIFE.
,,ve,,rr op A FORTY YEARS QUARREL--MRs.

-. ,vsIyIT on FORTY YEARS QUARREL-MfS'
BRISBANE SUES FOR DIVORCE.
csor0e Brisbane, seyenty-cne years old, was
arresps soo JI Police Central Office. warrant
ssnsd Inv Justice Walsh, charging him win mall
nions annoyance. and be appeared IN court yester
S Siooorniug Brisbane lives in Batavia, Genesee
Tnyyntv but is at present visiting Charity Commits
s,oner Brewster Kssam at No. 451 Marcy-ave
He is rich, and has retired from business
The oaense charged was committed against tDe
wife of his brother Albert Brisbane, who hves at
No. PAT Monroe-st. II was the result OF loIg
years. feud between the brothers, when arose uiE
SnaIly from dispute over the property left by tneH
father and in consequence of which they had many
suits with each other Albert is also retired Dust
wrote a book on "The Destiny of Man." ana T was
q believer in the doctrines OF fouIIel'
About ten years ago Albert married wiuo"' "i'
C. Z. Bates, and settled in BROOKLYN. .;,,o coorce
Ii is now charged that for sone une oooi i
P;shane has been sending malicious and annoyll
letters to his brothers wife. Inc one on " WHICH
Justice Walsh issued the 70 %a mT c. f. Bates It
iss uniquely constructed, badly spelled production
penifuly sprnked w,tn sarcasm 6aTIinop "I IN one
rlane in another he applies vile
P Ihreeit 1.-THE idea of your calling yourself
Mrs Brisbane am gong 10 snow y9q Doll UNI w;
he writes and again reminds her know your
husband, who kicked You down stars ra atar
threats against the peace and happiness OF nus
follow MI br WSan nert Brisbane read IT.
he consented to have the writer arrested; ~
diately after his arrest, f. Van Necnlen vi W.
Nassa-st this CITY, counsel for Mrs BrlsDane n
papers on George Brisbane III sult Ior po,O 800
damages for SANDER, based on tDe Ie1et Ln u" b
tion and Others wherein he calls Mrs; brsoane HIS
brothers paramoqr and his brother Dgam mrs with
When George Brisbane aPp9aiew ro ~ exSmna
ion to 90 before the Grand Jury, and was held in
$500 bail Tne compainants were not t IN fSHG'
Counsellor Van Vechten appearing LOT IneIni
Ceorge brisbane saws that Albert was first married
10 an Italian countess OF wealth,
but she obtained divorce from nm m
after few wears. He then. George says, contracted
on intimacy with O Mrs. Durand, and lived with
her for some years, aud her name appeared on many
deed made out by Albert. George says that Mrs;
Dnrand is his brothers. wife in legal sense, and
That Mrs Bates IS not, and that he could not have
married her without committing bigamy.
Mr. KIssam has brought SUIT IN behalf OF MIS- Du-
rand Tor divorce from Albert Brisbane. George
brisbane Is a square-set yigOrOus-looking man, APP
parently not fifty years old, and Is sand to be
worth S500,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06
THE MAYORS OFFICE DESERTED.

The Mayors Office presented a strong con-
rast yesterday its appearance previous Saturdays
during the session the Legislature Not single cgis-
lator called Mr. Edison during tie day and there were
comparatively few other visitors Tue Mayor VIII not
90 10 Albany 10 confer with the Governor relative 10 the
Aoueduot bill unless requested go. His views have
been given at length and he has nothing further TO ada
20 what he has ALREADY made public. The heads OF de,
nartnenta of tue Cy Government and the Mayor held
tneir usual meeting yesterday but nothing or impOr-
lance was done II was resolved TO continue the weekly
utee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06
DISCLOSING METHODS OF TEACHING.

The Male Teachers Association held meeting
Yesterday in the building of the College of the City
OF hew-York, and discussed the "Adyisability Of
Detniteness 10 Memory Lessons" Mr. Gregory and
Mr.. Farchild, of Grammar School No. H., SAID that
ply and history should be given the teachers that
they might know how to prepare their pupils Tor
their examinations Mr.. Gregory thought that
fewer facts should be memorzed and that all the
schools should have the same list Of cities, Tor in
stance. that 1t was necessary for the children 10
commit TO memory. Instead OF twenty-five cities
An france and 200 in the United States, he said
hhat ne would reduce the number to ten IN one
county and 100 in the other. Mr.. Smith, of Gram
system which should be elastic enough 10 allow
oc INSTRUCTOR the privilege OF conforming his teach
,hg, " .ne eniIdren under his care. IL was voted
ssna the state Teachers Convention at Lake
r;os IN July: The bill regulating teachers SAL
hell hiI n .ei tenure Of office, known as the Camp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06

Cardinal McCloskey has received from Pope
Leo XIII an autogrpI letter OF which the following
translation OF the Latin original Ia, been made by the
Rev. John NJ. Farley, the Cardin'l' secretary;
LEO XIII. ruPE
To our Beloved son Jonu Me oskey. CariInalPrcst
of the IIo, Roman Cnurcu OF The ut OF eancta Maria
SUPRA Mueryano, Archbishop OF New York
Beloved son, Health aud Apostolic Bcnrliclon II
was Of tn grcate't Joy to u 10 receiv" copy
a, he Eourtn Diocesan synod Of NV YORK, held by
Won IN your Metropolitan lurch In November las con-
tanning also statutes Of ne preceding Syhod- We re-
oice exceedingly, Beloved ron, 10 sec that You nave
aborcd 20 successfully IN the discharge Of tha dutS II
The pastoral ofc henOl Council Of lrrht has 50
Pisnops and We are MED with the firm trus lhd' your
zeal and that OF those who labor with
Worship for the preservation Of eocle-,-ca discpiu"
amongst clergy AMI lazy, aud ior the salvation
out yuur i0ce-c. But this u ONLY one 81 tie evidences
of your saccotal zeal and pastoral vigilance; our ie
This opportunity to pass without bcstOWnE on some 81
them the vel ncri.ei NE surc OF our pfccalo" ahd
oi su ,jiI To- ~. scrvic. a. be affar W m mo
sound teachings OF the Angelic Doctor drawn FROM tue
~ EnnvT 90 Win what uncras. ug fidelity Yop. To-
tbrr " t your clergy ana faithful ones. have strycn
Ia aid this Apostolic the Clrc needs Into which tHo
evil zines and the malice Of men driven it. where
fore we nave ged prcs You our deep ~
gratitude ana affection, ANA thrOuGh loi % make
kuowu Our gratitude and love 10 ali those
devoted children OF the Church, who. bound 10 u ny
tue bonds OF nal piep, ihl no., PirilrnlarN
m these days trial. TO second our wishes. and To ave
evidence OF their loyalty 90 THIS pO- ole tnalr.
whist therefore, We Offer nj Ter rni prayer mat the
faithful Of your Must Diocese my lean To love God
daily more aud more and mat under your pastoral
guidance their may keep pace with their iucies-
ING nuinner. We at the zine, beg ~ Coo rom
our near 10 pour dom You an abundant Increase OF
IIIs graces and that He may strengthen
with "A power from high your co-lnborcrs
and your people. and may lie grucousiy
grant to all blessings that OF blc~sipEs also
Incy may reap May Our Apostolic benedicton wnicil
We most lovingly IN the Lord lmpart to you. Beloved
son ana to clergy aud people over whom You are
placed pdgc OF Divine grace a. II Il token 81
Our special favor. $50,
Gwen at - Peters Rome, the 9th day Of April, 1888,
In the sixth year OF Oar lOutlncae LEO T. T., Kill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06
THE OBSERVANCE or SUYDAYLAWS

Assemblyman Campbell went TO Police Head
quarters last night and presented Inspector Thone
with Ger flied copy of the new law amending the
Sunday PROVISIONS of the Penal Code. The following
order was sent over the police wires at p. m. by
Inspector Thornei
You will instruct the members Of your command that
the Penal Code Section No 267 relative to sunday viola
tons h amended moi 10 prevent the sale Of pre-
pared tobacco fruit newspapers, drugs medicines, etc.
In nlacea other than LIQUOR stores.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06

70 England In 1884 to compete with English lacrosse
team In an International match. 1t decided that
the New Lacrosse Club should have power 10 select
the members OF the team which should be to Eng
land. H. H. Baloh stated that the money necessary for
the trip to England had ali been subscribed.
The following officers were elected; Herman
Oelrichs, honorary presidents Erastus Wiman presi-
dent; j. A. Hodge, first president; g. Macdonald, OF
Boston, second vicepresident; H. " Harris. OF Louis
vile, third vice president; j. Fannery secretary and
treasurer; c. j. Rueter OF Harvard E. r Cotle OF Yale,
A. f. Skerry OF the University OF the City of New-York
j. Hawkhurst of Brooklyn, and l. f. Haasis of Column
bia, council.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06
A NEEDED INFIRAARY Ar PATERSON

Paterson, N. j., is to have an eye, ear and
throat intrnary for INDECENT persons afflicted with dis
.ases of those organs IL will be opened Tuesday OF
thu week These classes Of affections unusually prev
aIrnt I'm a manufacturing city like Paterson. The dust
f the fabrics In silk mills throat troubes
the boiler makers In the locomotive shops are afflicted
with deafness and chips and sparks frequently nnre
the sight OF persons in the iron Industries the new
,as,,n., x,,l ne under tho patronage Of BoaId Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06
VARIABLE CONDITIONS AT CREEDMooR.

The sixth of the competitors matches, or
third Of the SERIES shot yesterday at Creedmoor
under the direction Of Colonel John Bodne The ranges
were 500 900 aud 1000 yards. The wind and weather
were very favorable good shooting at the 500 yards
range and were fair aJ the 900 yards. but owing To
change the condition OF both the Hight and wind at
abe OOO-yard range the totals were much lower than
they otherwise would have been. Only four Of the
pctitors made qualifying The following ia a
summary OF the match.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06

Governors who have incorporated the inrmary nnas
the laws OF New-Jersey. John Campbell Is presluen'
Among the governors are Peter Adams, hlehsei =.
Morris John Dunlop, Robert Barbour, John d Do1 m
and Bird w. Spencer. The attending surgeon Iinica
Walter r. Johnson, OF Paterson '"r some time
assistant to Dr. c. r. Ag ew, of this 'ity Drs. Agnew
and o. d. Pomeroy OF tbs city, are eohS1u piSnden
geons ana Ora NJ Moss, T.. j. ana W: biunu'oay
Of Patterson consulting physicians The institution h S
been fitted up all the expenses pald Dy inc bo" "
Cnvar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06
INJURED BY A FALLING c.rr

., Three brick buildings on the northwest corner Of
Ogden Goelet, are being demolished 10 mac room
Sor largo building for stores and flats OnIy The
walls aud lew OF the floors of the
employ Of Munro q Mccormick were tearing avn
the supports Of the remaining floors at 4:30 n n,
yesterday when large safe in the middle building
eeu Lie sale was on the second 1oor Three
---A@as were at work on that floor fe feet avn v
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06
4 NEW TELkGRAPH COMPANY.

The stockholders Of the Mutual Union Tel
egraph Company meeting yesterday voted to reduce
the capital stock from $4,000 900 TO SZ.5OOOOO by
vote OF 90 OF capital of 100000 shares
new company called the New-York Mutual Union
telegraph Company has been Incorporated with CAPT
tal of 500 600 II VIII issue stock at par value
S25 share exchange for the present stock Of the
ased
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06
COLLEGE BOYS AT LACROss.

NEW BRUNswICK, n. j., May "a game OF
lacrosse was play ed to-day the
College between the PRINCETON and columbus teams
The time OF the game only l0rtynVo mih"'o'' """
the score Princeton, 10; Columbia, u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-06
EXPELLED FROM THE COFFEE EXCHANGE.


Gustave A. Recknage of the firm bcckuagel Il
Co of No 40 BeaveT-st., and president OF the
Coffee Exchange, was expelled from that body
on Thursday last BY the Governing Committee,
for wiiful violation Of the rules and regulations Of
the Exchange in refusing 10 answer the summons
OF the Complaint and Governing Committees To ap-
pear before them 10 answer charges OF violating his
contracts. .
MIR. Recknagcl is thrty-four years Old
and is the "Co' of the firm.
being a partner with his father, Carl L. Recknagel.
The firm nave stood high. Their brokers were Will
lam Scot d. sons, of No. III Wall-st. Mr.. scott
said Yesterday that Heckn4gel & % had been Gus
toners OF theirs for one and Onehalf years and had
dealt largely in option sales IN the
Excuanle The business had been transac ed
by Gusiave who had specialized rather extraya-
gJutly in Mr.. ScOtts opinion, and probably without
the knowledge OF his father, scott q Sons placed
implicit confidence IN the iirn. GUstave made
and lost a great deal" said Mr.. Scott, and when
his heavy losses came, he backed out and lett Ills
brokers 10 settle. On February 10 We rendered
an account for settlement, claiming a little over
$50 600 Recknagel asked us 10 keep quiet and
wait awhile. After six months we began pushing
him. and he then offered to compromise at 30 cents
on the dollar, aud to give Us uuIudOrsed notes on
lorQ Time We thought tins ridiculous, and refused
The offers kecknage then represented
that he had lost the money in gambling, wheTcupOn
we complained to the Governing Board and they
entered a complaint and summoned ReckGagel TO
appear before them. As he paid no attention to
this he was expelled We have placed the matter
In the hands Of our lawyers. with instructions 10
sue for the 49,, OOO'
Gustave RecknaRel said that he had placed his
case in the hands OF counsel and had uothiug to say
in the matter