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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-09
THE lSTEINHARDTINQUEST

Coroner Levy and jury yesterday began the in
quest in the of Joel e. Steinhardt of No. 64S
Madison-ave.. who on June is supposed TO have
died from morphine poisoning The first witness
called was DR.. Abraham jacob, who saw the boy
about o'clock on the evening of June 2. In his
opinion death was caused by morphia- poisoning
DIR. W. S. Seaman testified that he was called to at
tend young Steinhardt about 3 or o'clock on the
afternoon of June 2. The symptoms. it was decided
after consultation with DR.. Rudlsch and Dr. Allen
were those of poisoning from morphine. Tests of
two CAPSULES remaining IN the box similar TO those
taken by the boy convinced them that they con-
tanned morphine. The testimony of Drs Rudsch
and Allen was mainly cOrrobOrated
Francis Ehrmann, the druggist testified that he
has been a pharmacist for thirty years About $50
o'clock on the ,vening of May 81 Joel G. SteInhardt
came TO his store and verbally ordered from him
q half-dozen hye-graln quinIne capsules. The wit
ness wrote the order on slip that II should be
charged, and told his assistant, Amadeus Vol, TO
put up the prescription He spoke to him in Ger
man. as Vol did not understand English. He did
not see him putting up the prescription, as he was
engaged with other customers. On June 3 he was
told by Mr. Steinhardt that % mistake had been
made and that his boy dying. lie discharged
VOL, who was very much surprised when he
heard that mistake had been made and could not
believe that such thing was possible. Viol had
been three weeks in his employ, and had only ar
rived In this country from Germany two weeks
before he engaged bIm. He had produced frst-cass
certificates aud testimonials. All poisonous drugs
were kept apart from the other drugs and the jar
containing the qulnine was on the side of the store
opposite TO that In which the morphine W as kept
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-09
THE AMERICAN MEDICAL association
10y TELEGRAPH TO TnE TRIBUNE.

CLEVELAND, June S.-The American Medi-
cal Association closed its annual session to-day Reso
buttons Of coincidence and respect offered on the
death OF Joseph K Barnes late Chief
the Medical Department OF the United States Army
The resolution was unanimously adopted j. NJ. Keller
offered q resolution which declares "That In the
very near future, If not now cremation will become
sanitary necessity In the large cities and populous dis
trcts OF the country" The luton was referred to
the section hygiene. The following gentlemen were
appointed Committee on Surgical Service aboard steam
and other oceanic vessels Dr. A. ~ Bell, New-York;
DIR. A L. Gehon, Unitos States Navy; Dr. In Quimby
Ncw-Jersey DE- IL Q. Marcy, Massachusetts, and DR..
Henry ii. Smith, Of Pennsylvania.
paper 10 have been read this morning before the
Association by Dr. d. III. Goodwie of New York. chair
OF the section on dental and oral surgery but he
permitted by tho supporters OF the code 10 read
the paper They also did him the honor OF oanceng his
from the roll Of the Association returning 70
him his annual dues. GOodwilie Is anti-cOde man
and ne signed the oath Of allegiance under protest The
OF his action reached the Council and they reported
this morning In favor Of expeling him. Dr. Atlee presi
dent OF the Association, made neat speech retiring
from the chair and he was rendered of thanks by
the association. Second Vcepresdent Dr. Lester then
declared the American Medical Association adjourned 10
meet in Washington on the first Tuesday May next
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-09
BASEBALL NEWS.

Mr.. Decker who was umpire yesterday IN
the game between the Buffalo aud New-fork League
nnes made several decisions that greatly ncensed the
spectators He was loudly Kissed during the greater
part of the game. When the contest was compieteu
Decker started the dressingroom, but before be
reached the gate that separates the field from the spec
tators considerable number Of people had gathered
directly In the path policeman evidently noticed the
sury looks of the spectators aud with the assistance OIL
associates succeeded getting Decker safely IN the desS
ing room before any could attack him. policeman
locked the door and refused TO allow any except the
players 10 pass in II generally believed that only
for the timely aid OF the policeman Decker would have
been assaulted.
The game was fine exhibition up to the seventh
inning when several by the New York nine ana
five base hits by the heavy baters from Buffalo allowed
the visiting team to get in eight runs inthe nrst INNING
the Buffalo nine obtained lead Of three runs In the
first aud second Innings the NewYork nine managed 70
TIC the score From this point to the seventh inning VIC
game was uoy contested. The Buffalo nine then should
have been retired without scoring, and 1t would nave
cen done only for the inability of Troy 10 accopSh
double play. summary OF the score Is appended;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-09
CHARGES AGAINST MR.. McKEON.


HIS BRorHER-N-LA" ACCUSES HIN oh ooNor NAV
WITH COMMISSIONER BHbNNAN AND oihhho'
The release of Lewis w. Sloat from three
years confinement on Harts Island as pauper without
commitment, OF which THE TRIBUNE gave an account
several days ago. has resulted in the serving Of com
plsint In suit for 100000 damages 1t involves the
charge OF conspiracy by which, 1t is alleged, the kid
manning and conne neu of Mr. Sloat were
n"PPi"s ' o ~ - -. ,r 80 - - IS,
III an aSreemeht between john peIoro ho
DisrictAttOrney, james f. Roberts while the private
clerk OF McKeon a. smyth LAWYERS. and Commissioner
' - ~ - -.
IhOmas :. brennan ana "arueh LAWrehce DunPhy
while officials OF the Department of Charities and Cor
rectioo Tho comnlant was served on all the persons
, -, a., -i-.--,, a.. 60. ,,o.,,- o,uao
haiheu anu heu yesteruay III inc Oouh'y NioiA on0o
Dvested OF the legal verbage the complaint sets forth
the folloving ALLEGATIONS.
-, =,
Inc Hrst 'e paragraphs are ueVoteu 10 tho usua uo
scription OF the parties to the suit Mr. Sloat is de-
sor,od "a ras,dor, y, yor yort for many veors nr,or
~ 49, % ", vs., " ' 80 r.
TO July TO- 1879 aud as entitled then ana now 10 one
third inerest I'm his father estate valued Mt
A., 49,. 4. ,,.-.-,,,o, - a., ,,.A..a Ar. oioo,,.
MI "cheoh 10 uescrioeu as tue husoahu Vi MI oioa'
sister, who was at the same time and now entitled to one
third interest in the estate Mr.. Roberts, Mr..
Drrnhv and Mr. proDrar oro oIso doscr,hed Tho sxtb
PN' - -, ~ " ~ - -, -,
paragraph makes inc specnc assertion that curing may
June and part Juy. 1870. defendants In
do,,horato,, oon-
'"iVuS Oon'ciS"''onS Nv 'AioA' 'l"o' "'""'i"''' e
federated and conspred to kdnap S0at and conne him
an uarts IsIapd a. norso, not having any meana of
oh nav i NJ " f'' " s ' ~
detail pursuance OF this alleged conspiracy, and
nv n special arrangement uade between Mr. McKeon
MI brennan ana MT kODerts, the IhtteI, then MI
McKeon's clerk induced soat to visit Harris Island, and
loft him ,he,a oga,nat bis nrotast I'm tho cusodv of
-, -, -, -, -, a., -, -, .,,,.
Dunphy ana brennan, OOtn OF WhOi III Is aegeu ih ts
clause OF the complaint, knew that Sloat there
AGAIN., hi. viii and contrary 20 law Tho aadayits
"n'' an wa ' "''' '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-09
TWO MEN TO BE HINGED ON JULY 27.

Theodore Hoffman in the Court OF Oyer and
Termlner, at White Plains, before Justice j. +.
Barnard yesterday was found guilty of the m1rder
of Zef Marx, the Polish Jew pedler IN the town of
Harrison, on February l. He remained calm when
the verdict was announced, and, on being asked if
he had anything to say, he replied In strong voice
and with apparent Indifference that he had not
been seen by any one III the neighbOrhO0d where
the murder was committed that il had not been
proved that the with which the murder was
committed had been in his possession, and that the
evidence of William Knox could not be taken
against him, as Knox was supposed TO be insane.
Judge Bernard then sentenced Hoffman to be
hanged July 81. The jury on retiring took an in
formal ballot. Eleven were for conviction and one
for acquita One jurors stated that he had
not clearly understood the charge of the Court on
q certain point, but that was explained TO his sat
isfacton, and then they were unanimous in favor
of verdict of murder in the first degree.
Chief Justice Noah Davis presiding al the General
Term of the Supreme Court, yesterday sentenced
Edward Hovey TO be hanged on July 81 for the
murder of his sster-in-law, Fanny Vermilye.
Hovey, having had some slight dispute with Mrs.
Vermiye, went out and got pistol and came back
and shot her, He was tried and convicted of murder
in the Court of General Sessions on April % 1882.
An appeal from the conviction was carried to the
Court of Appeals, which recently affirmed 1t. Tho
prisoner manifested no emotion at and very little
interest in Justice Daviss remarks in resentencing
him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-09
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, June 8.-The Navy Depart
ments Of the arrival of the United States steam
ship Adams at Stka. Alaska, May 16. Commander h. G.
Merriman reports quiet and tranquility The health Of
the ships crew excellent
Ensign H. G. Drese has been ordered TO special duty
on board The steamship Yantc as naturalist. Medical
Director Charles Marten Medical Director James Sud
darsls and Medical Director Thomas l. Turner placed
on waiting orders; Medical Director John Y. Taylor
ordered to duty at the Naval Hospital. Norfolk Va
June 20; Medical Inspector John c. Spear to the New
York Navy Yard June 80 Passed Assistant Pay
Arthur Peterson has reported MS home from the
Pal0s he Asatic Station having been ordered 10
eeltle bis accounts and await orders
lieutenant Henry McCrea has been ordered 10 the
United states receiving ship Colorado. .
Naval Cadets |. NJ. Whitman Gusiave kaeninerling
and o. b. shallenberger have been detached from the
Naval Academy and ordered TO duty in the draughtng
room Bureau of Steam Engineering. Navy Department
Coasters Harbor Islald having been ceded ana con
yeyed to United states by the State OF Rhode lsahd
tho Naval Training station at that place has oeeh per
manenty established An order has Just been issued ny
eeoretary Chandler for the regulation of the training
system. =, 49,
The United States steamship Tallapoosa left League
Island, Penn, Navy Yard yesterday evening ior Ne"
York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-09
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON. Friday, June g. 1888.
THE PRESIDENTS SUMNER HoUsE.--The President VIII
move his quarters at the Soldiers Home TO-
morrow.
animation in the City Washington under the Civil
Service law will be held at tne rooms OF the ClV service
Commission about July 10 The oank appHcatiots dOr
examination now ready and can DE oDtalneu IRON
THE commission
The OToE AND MIssoURIA RESERVATION sALE.-The
Otoe and Mssoura Indian reservation which has been
sold contained $4,000 acres OF land, aud the price re-
aized-Sl4 per acre-Judge Mcfarland says, exceeds
the highest price before received for 50 large
quantity OF public land
REVENUE MARINE APPoISTMENrs.-The Secretary of
the Treasury to-day appointed the following cadets in
the Revenue Marine Services Charles Harris, OF New
York; William ID. Hoover Of the District OF Columbia;
OF Connectic1t and David j. Ainsworth. Of Virginia
The above-named persons passed competitive exani-
nation in the order given.
ANOTHER QUESTION FOR JUDGE LAwREScE.-A ques-
ton has presented to the First Controller OF the
Treasury as 10 the authority OF General Megs 10 DIS
buse the money appropriated for the Pension Office
Building and also to bis right to pay himself 80
DAY out OF the appropriation for services rendered IN
supeTintendlug the construction OF the building while he
Is drawing pay retired officer Of the Army.
CONTRACTS observation-disclosures H. Smith, of New-York.
has awarded the contract for furnishing the Post
Office department with ate tyne during the next nsca
twDe Will be awarded to j. X Michaels, OF New-Iork
me eonact Tor sacne Ditch Gf ns pI h sa led
Peter G. Sraub OF Bnao and the contract for lime
70 George Reinheimer, OF Buffalo.
ECONOMY IN THE CUSTOM HoUsEs.-secretary Folger
has taken up for consideration the reports OF the
nssiOneTs appointed examine into the condition and
requirements Of the different customs districts The only
report far acted upon is that relating 10 Boston, IN
which reductions the clerical force recommended
The Secretary of the Treasury has approved that part OF
report that the reductions be made by
the LIST OF July. This action will result in saving to
The Government in salaries of $4,000 year 1t is not
likely that any change viii be made IN the customs
vice al New-York the report OF the commission on
that service called for increase instead OF reduction
u the force
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-09
THE OBLIGATIONS OF DIRECTORS.

In the ChancellOrs Chambers at Newark,
yesterday argument held demurrer to the suit Of
j. Warren Alderman against the directors OF the
pended Mechanics Bank OF Newark. Mr. Alderman sued
the directors alleging that they responsible to the
he lost the value of l55 shares OF representing
value OF 81 5.Os9 Corandt Parker, John W. Taylor, J.
Henry Stone and others appeared for tho directors.
Mr. Taylor argued for the directors that the allegations
IN the bIllof Mr.. Alderman were insufficient TO maintain
his suit Ills declarations Of negligence all general
and breach OF duty was partcularZed. The bill
did make any specific allegation. In regard 10 the
false statements, the directors could not be held as
knowing them To be incorrect for the false entries In the
books sustain these statements, and the directors had
no possible OF ascertainng the fasity OF the
tries Mr. Taylor read from authorities To show that the
Chncery Court In England had never awarded damages
breaches OF trust Mr. Parker said that the plaintiff
appeared the champion OF the creditors, while the
receiver Is by law nsted solely with that champion
ship lie took up each allegation In theabil and urged
money OF the bank To g. Nugent Co.. and not from the
false quarterly statements made by the cashier under
oath and attestcd by the directors Mr. Parker also in
sisted that IL competent fpr OF chancery
to entertain suit of this chartcter He held that
director is not pecunary responsible hecanse he does
detect the secret transactions OF the employees the
bank. and only be held liable when he knows and
conceas such transactions. J. Henry Alderman spoke
against the demurrer. lie said that tho irectOrs
responsible under the provisions of the Banking and
insisted that the allegations IN the bill true and
made Ms specific as necessary. " was shown that
the bank ruined by tho negligence OF the President
and directors. and this negligence occurred In the
management OF trust IL clearly matter within the
scope the Chancellor The defendants possessed the
largest opportunities for preventing the ruin of the bank
but neglected to perform their duties and saYethe credit
ors from loss The Chancell " reserved his decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-09
THE COURTS.
THE COURT OF APPEALS.
THE WESTERN UNION sUITs-REsPEcT FOR THE
LATE JUDGE GARDINER.

LATE JUDGE GARDINER.
SARATOGA, June SIN the Court of Appeals
to-day the case OF W. s. Williams and Rufus Hatch
against the Western Union Telegraph Company was ar
gued on appeals orders granting new trials mace
By the General Term OF the EewYork Superior Court
reversing the judgments for defendants OF the Special
Term May, 1884, the grounds Of errors OF law by
Judge Jruax.
The actions brought by the plaintiffs seyeraly,
rs stockholders in the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany against said company its directors, and the Union
Trust Company to obtain adjudication determining that
a certain agreement made by the Western Union Tele
graph Company with the American Union Telegraph
Company and the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Com
pauy void ana for relief against the execution OF such
agreement and reaching beyond to the personal Habit
ties Of the directors Of the Western Union Telegraph
Company. Argument was opened by General WAGER
swayne for appellants He viii conclude MS argument
on Monday
W. NJ Evars, on behalf of the bar moved that out OF
respect TO the memory OF the late Addison Gardner
formerly Judge OF this Court that the Court adjourn
Robert Sewell seconded the notion and Chief Judge
Ruger granted in an appropriate speech Tne Co9r.
adjourned TO June IL. Following is the day calendar tor
June IL: Nos CSC, 1873, ISL 155, 1T, 100, 1885, 1885,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-09
THE STORAGE OF ELECTRICITY.

Professor n. S. Keith said yesterday in re-
gard the litigation secondary batteries for the
storage OF electricity "There interference
suits between Faure Brush and myself pending before
the Patent Office, involving the question OF priority OF
invention OF the various essential features of the So
called Faure battery and also of the FaureSeon volck
mar battery by Professor Morton Testimony
on these questions being taken by the several par
ties TO the suits The sworn preliminary statements
filed In the Patent Office under the rules governing pro-
ceedngs I'm such give the following dates the
times when tue Inventions were made Keith, 1878
Brush. 1870 Faure, 1880. Mr. Brushs interests ana
mine In matter are in way allied Ny inventions
In the suits referred 10 are owned by the American Eec
tric Storage Company, OF Newark, n. j."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-09
OUTDOOR SPORTS.
THE I,AwN-TENNIs TOURNAMENT.

The lawn-tennis tournament at 81. georges
Grounds Hoboken, was continued yesterday Inc 'uri
was green and sprngy and light breeze cooeo tne a
number OF spectators, including falr sprlnKig Vi
ladies' watched the games with interest In inc hiS'
round of the doubles Clark and Dennison eas
disposed of the CoHy brothers by Co. 61 This hnshed
the first round. In the second round Dr. Dwight ana
Mr.. Leeds, of Boston, were matched against hessrs
Clark and Dennison OF Philadelphia, and there was
most interesting exhibition OF shh on pO'H
sides. In the first round MT D"isH,
and his partner played upwind and Mr.. Leeas 9el'or
unsucoessfully losing several aces by faulI'' AAe
abounded in interesting rallies OF many returns "a
Dwight and Mr. Clark elected constant applause W
voeys reeoveries and conceivable u .o
game Each won one OF tho first two games az" III,
Ck scored the third. In the fourth Dr. dwight
clever drop Just over the net In tue MIN game Di
Dwight scored several aces by puzznng ml' Do."'O
with right and left twisted services Neyertheess INC %
was won by Philadelphia by 6.3 In Tue
second set. the Bostonians playing with ther
hacks TO the wind made better snow
hut philadelphia won again winning the match by 3d.
Ga. 49,, -.
The best single game yet played was the conclusion Oh
the match between Mr.. Clark ana MT Aiucrsoi,'
Each had won two games. and Mr.. Clark won tne itn
and Mr. Anderson the sixth after several long ranes,
both men yolleying well Mr.. Clark then drew ahead
and won the second set and the match by g. 3D. MI
Farnurn played spirited match with Mr. Glyn, ana,
although defeated, he retired with all the honors LIS
play was much admired for its ease. LIS
half volleys and returns were neatly e1eeu'eu
and much applauded Mr.. Glyn's play, as usual
was accurate and steady lie was never excited ana NC
never lost point He a most interesting match
by Ga 63. Mr. Green and Mr., Post played three
well contested sets, Mr. Post winning by g., SO, 90
This finished the singles. In the remaining doubles
Messrs Ritter and Fue,ding beat Messrs Green anu
Richards by ga and 63. an the match between the
CLANCY Brothers and Mcssrs Gynn and Eldredge, me
former received bye. This ended the
second ronnd OF doubles In the third round
Messrs Ritter and Fuedng heat the CLANCY brothers
after much spirited play by 64, 65. The only dOuDe III
The fourth round left be between Mesers Ritter
and Fueding against Messr Clark and Cennison when
will be PLAYED to-day. The singles Will be pracucaiy
decided by The match between Mr. Glyn and Mr. Clark,
which will be played this afternoon. Mr. Post VIII then
play the winner ,,,,.
A match mas been arranged between Messrs. Dwight
aud sears and s. aud c. ~ Clark, singles and doubles
10 be PLAYED at ST. Georges grounds on June 20 az
which some of the best playing ever seen In New-iorA
may be expected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-09
RUNS SCORED EACH INNING.


s HstgSRslifan. ::::. 1888 ?
earned. Meropolitsn e Cincinnati First base
Metropolitan, CINCINNATI 3. Total iet on basesMetro
kS'G Is Cincinnati msG iSnS aSs
Mccor@ack Passed Ii, l. umpire-Ar Daniels
The Buffalo and WORK mines again play at The
Polo Grounds to-day; ,.,.,-.. t.. -. ,,,..,.,..
The Cincinnati and Brooklyn mines play at washing
Tbr Melropoitans play an exhibition game at Newark.
BOSTON, June 8-The home nine had Ii tile difficulty in
defeating the Detroit nine to-day, ouplayng tho West
both in the field and AT the bat The score was
as follows:
Detroit Detroit - 2SSqSS ] SS --1SS
Ease Base hits-Deifoii, 10 Boston, IS.
Enors-Oetroit 3; Boston, o.
PHILADELPHIA, June S.-The Philadelphia nine were
again defeated today this time by the Cleveland club
Much dissatisfaction has been expressed here by the
baseball pIoic over the TIetched PLAYING OF the home
very small The score OF today's game was as follows :
philadelphia ....-........ O.
Base -Piiiadolphia 6; Cleveland. s.
Errors-Philadelphla Z; Cleveland
PROVIDENCE, June s,-The Providence ulne defeated
the champions to-day, TO the great delight OF large
crowd of spectators. The score by innings f. as fol-
lows:
Provide Providence -..-'-....-.'..... d-l9
Ease hits-Providcn is Chicago. 9.
ETors-PToydencs Chicago ~.
PHILADELPHIA, June s.-A well-contested match
played to-day between the Athletic and st. Louis
American Association mines, which resulted In victory
for the home representatives by the suhoned scores
4, fsS; s d9qSS J
Base lits-Athletc 10 81. Louis, z.
Errors-Athletic. 10 81. Louis 10.
PITrsBURG, June s.-The Allegheny nine again de-
feated the Eclipse nine OF Louisville by the following
ES,g;. i S9SS2sS SSc ls
Base hts-Eclpse 10 Allegheny, so.
ErrOrs-Ecipse, u Allegheny, To-
BALTIMORE. June s.-A teninning game played
to-day between tae Baltimore and Columbus mines.
The game well played both Sides The score Is
appended
baltimore ............ ..........l 2 0 2 10
Columbus .....................8 o o 2 O-S
Base. Baltimore IL Columbus, Is.
ErrOrs-Batmore Columbus, 8.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-09
Runs SCORED BY INNINGS.

Buaalo ....,,................ 3 0 o 0 0 3 o oil
New York. " " " " " " .
Rims earDea-Buao 3; New.YOrk ]. First base on balls
-BnfIaO 2 NeWNOrk0 First base by errors Buhao
Sew-YoIk 2. struck Out-Buhalo A. New-f0fE' = LtIt
onl anes-Bulao. 8; New-YOyk. D. TwObase mts-0haner
Bronthers, Common 2, Dorgan ThTee.base mt-alespie
Home run-BrOuthers. Double paysiAne RchaTdson ana
Brouthers Passed bals-1lapp. OHourke. l. Time OF
game-IwO hours minutes. Umpifo--Mr Decker
The third meeting the Metropolitan and Cincinnati
mines the American Association Grounds resulted IN
another close and interesting game the champions
ana Hobert formed the battery for the Meta The
scoring TWO runs of hits by Reilly. Powers aud McCOr-
mack and wild throw by Keefc. In the following Inn
errors by Mccormack their part the third inning
the CincinDats tied the score No more runs were
scored until the fifth Innng when the visiting nine TOOK
the lead scoring two earned of twobase hit by
JONES' three Dagger by Reilly aud single by Full
mer In ninth inning the MetrOpOitans mad speu-
did chance TO the score, but through poor base
running only made two summary Is as follows: