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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15
OFFERING THE NEW CONSUL TO HAVRE.

In the midst of business on the Cotton Ex-
change yesterday afternoon there was ringing shout oil
Three cheers for Ferdinand ~ Dufas the Consul
10 HaYre They given with the full force OF the
lungs $50 merchants and the next instant the
members crowded about the man whom they honored,
extending congratulations and trying TO shake his
Of Mr.. Dufas is of the Oldest members Of the Ex-
change having been connected with 1t since its organ
zaton and nearly every other member Democrats and
Republicans alike, signed the petition to President
Cleveland which resulted In his appointment as Consul
10 Havre ON wednesday.
Ar. DufAs was born In Germany IN 1925, and is a
descendant 0 the Hnguenots On January 2. 1882. he
arrived here lie Immediately engaged ~ the cotton and
produce exporting business and accumulated wealth
rapidly, being of the irm OF Dufais Walter He has
and 10 charitable enterprises About five years ago he
gave up business IN part and has since been broker
OptiOus only.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15
ng.yoJyg IKE TONE.

He weighed about 200 pounds and had come
from the skating match where, through the bottom OF
glass mug he had Maddocks make his 276th mile
The rolling motion the skaters had infected him and
he was tired. Imagining himself a, home he stretched
out on the OF the ferryhouse with his
black Derby hat for pillow In i've minutes he was at
n.aee and snoring sonorously One OF Captain Gasns
pollceDen walked in. Startled by what sounded ike
buzz action he looked around and discovered tho
happy sleeper He stared HIM for moment scratch
ing bis head. Then he took his resolution and. with
gterng eye stradded the recumbent form. pushed one
of aside poised his long locust and taking care
full aim brought Il down with vicious whang upon inc
broad sole OF the victims shoe. The tune suddenly
changed The buzz-saw stopped and yell that would
have put flight Rers Indians was let OUT followed oy
a sequence OF suiphurous language. from when lns
tune kept for forty minutes aud died away up ss
wouldn't have had it for hundred dollars, said tho
ferrYmaster.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15
WARRINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON. Thursday. May Ii. 1898.
ANOTHER TRIAL OF THg DoLPHIE.-Whep Mr.. whitney
was In formed Cleveland OF tho accident 10 the Dol
phin her trial trip Tuesday he Immediately or
dered another trial ~ take place on Monday
Mr.. HANNA WANTS A CHAsGR.-Mr. Hanna, tho ro-
centlv apponted Minister TO Persia. has requested
transfer 10 the Argentine Mission, on account OF tho
Lealth Of his wife, which will not permit suoh journey
as that to Persia The matter Is under consideTa-
ton by the President
PADS CENTS A Pound FOR THE CoSTRAcL-ln tho
Smith Court Of inquiry to-day C. 81 Young OF tho arm
of W. r. Young X Co.. OF NrwGork. who furnished but
ter for the r,cly Relief Expedition. testified that the
frin paid George g. Gen. OF this oity cents pound
for securing tho contract for them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
OWNERSHIP OF TELEGRAPH LINES.

A question as to the ownership of the tele-
graph lines built along the NowlOrk West Shore snd
Buffalo Railway has been raised recently. Tbechairman
OF the Windsor Hotel committee sent letter to the
trustee OF the first mortgage bonds yesterday demanding
that telegraph lines should be included In the
erty covered by the mortgage because they had been
built from the proceeds Of sales OF the bonds.
The stock OF the National Telegraph Company. which
controlled the telegraph business OF the West Shore and
the Nickel Plate railroads, was sold 10 the Balt-
more and Ohio Telegraph Company at about 80 Tho
title TO the u Operty clear according To the state
ments OF the ocers OF the several companies at the
time The line along the West Shore Railroad built
by the North River Construction Company. which also
built the railroad, aud formal contract with the rail-
road company entered into The telegraph company
was Organized To manage the business on the line
from New.IOrk 10 Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15
Young WOMEN WHO WANT TO USE SLANG.


On Wednesday evening at the meeting OF the
oboken Teachers Association, the subject under dis
ouss,on was the new manual prepared by the Board Of
Education for the government OF the teachers William
Campbell principal of school No. a. attacked the manual
and SAID that 1t was unfit for He declared that
men, such the Board OF Education was com-
posed Of neither the ability nor the training to
prcpare rules for school government lie
violently assadled particular rule which
prohibits the Of slang by teachers
An the presence OF pupils and said that 1t insult
10 the teachers Ex-President John Reid Of the Board
of Education granted permission to speak and de-
Tended the manual Principal Lycett, who favors the
manual speak when he was assaiied with storm
of Misses from a number or women teachers who were
assembled in one corner Of the ana who rec
ognized as teachers in Mr. Campbels school Principal
Kelly who presiding. ohided the young women for
their behavior aud said that their conduct
convinced him OF the necessity of the rule prohibiting
the use of slang as any young woman who would hiss
principal was certainly capable OF using slang. After
The meeting Mes,rs. Campbell ana Reid had violent
wordy alteration. but did not oone to blows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15
70 me Editor Of The Tri6une.
Netr- York, May II, 1885.
CLERGYMEY SURE THAT RUGG rs PESIrESr
Charles II. Rugg, the Long Island murderer,

Charles Ill. hugg, tno Long isldnu huIuoiSi'
called for his supper night and ham and eggs were
served 10 him in the of omeet, which the prs
oner was compelled with his fingers. knife aud
fork being refused him. although two watchmen sat in
front of the cell to prevent him dong injury to him
SELF This treatment he has been subjected TO since tho
death sentence and often this account, be has re-
fused 10 eat Some weeks ago Henry Rugg, the doomed
mans father sent word the Sherr that he did not
want his sons body home for burial but his wife
said that 1t should be. The prisoner at once made ar
rangements for his burial in consecrated ground In
Calvary Cemetery and requested that Father Mcguire
should see to that his request was complied with
Yesterday a representative from NewYork undertake
ing establishment called at the Jail with an order
for the body to DO shipped to Brdsehampon L. L. tho
home Of Riggs parents The order, which had been for
warded 10 New.York from undertaken at Sag Harbo
was signed by father and over his signature tho
request was made by his mother sisters and brother
sheriff Furman had already made arrangements with
Newtown undertaken attend to the burial and Il
possible that bitter argument Will ensue before quo
body IS burial either in Calvary or tho
little Protestant ground in Bridgehampton Ii,
Father Mcguire and Father LUughlan spent cohsiucI-
able time In prisoners cell yesterday ana OotD eh
pressed themselves as confident OF MS pentence III
him aud new suit Of clothes Last evening the prisoe
was removed from his cell TO the large room kept TOT o
female prisoners the second door OF the jail Aite.
the cergymen had left the cell Rgg called the Snerh
and asked for pencil and paper upon which ne Htoe
the following which he handed TO the sheriff: hays
never bin concord with the. Tappans ana APPeF
iordS III the C0iniDi'''OH VI any CHARLES H. RUGc."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.

WASHINGTON, May 14.-The following ap-
pontmeuts were made to-day by the President;
George c. Tnnner of South Carolina to DO Consul OF
the United State, at ChemnltL 49,, ,.nro
Ibnmas III simms 10 be Collector OF Internal Revenue
for the District OF Arkansas vice Henry NJ Cooper Sus
Charles b. Staples be Collector OF Internal Revenue
for Ihe XIIth District OF Pennsylvania, vice Edward H.
RjrharJ Dodge to be Collector OF Customs for the
District of Salem aud Beverly, Mass , Az.
Richard T. Rundle to be Collector OF customs ior Io
District OF Wiscasset Me. . ,,,.,.,.,.,
To he postmastrrs: John c. sceya, Mt MechanicsOrrg
Ohio vice r. f. Shepherd commission expiredi cary /,
Pupe az HIlsbOrOugh, ono, vice D. W. Patterson sus
urslrd Norval Blackburn, at Decatur, Ind, vice shop
per Peterson resigned. ,,,,, - ..ao
The change In post office at Hsborough was mnae
upon the Inspectors reports showing SHORTAGES ~ tho
accounts upon two three different occasions whic,
although Immediately made good, were Violation OF
duty and pursuant 20 the liked policy OF the Dcpne
n,ext drmauded his removal His removal was also
recommended By the Inspector
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15
STATE HEALrH oF7oERs ON DRAINAGE

The annual meeting of the State Board of
Health was held In the rooms OF the Health Department
Yesterday. DIR. Edward NJ. Moore. OF Rochester, pre-
sided Dr. Alfred Mercer. OF Syracuse. Dr. George W.
Brooks DIR. Alfred L. Carroll. secretary. and Frederick
Carman assistant secretary, among those present
The Drainage Committee presented extensive exhibit
OF the work nder It's consideration, responding 20 calls
from places advice as To the abatement OF nuisance
CAUSED by imperfect drainage or drainage showiu
that the state was FOR the most part IN condition OF
pupiagc, and being afraid to trust any one looked TO
The state Board Of Health as All impartial body for
guidance and support The comniItee reported
specifically It's work at MI Vernon West Troy Elmira
BinghHmtOn, Havana and nfteen other places also
the WORK imposed II for the framing OF rues 10
the purity OF the water supplies Of the State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15
DEALING AND TRADING FOR POST OFFICE

RoNDoUT. May Ia (SpeciaD .-Some secret
history in connection with the recent change In the
saugertes Post Office has to light Mr. Maxwell,
the late incumbent had three years 10 serve but on
April Is he In his letter OF resignation accompanied
by touching rcssion OF his opinion that change in
public sentiment ought to be followed by change OF
officers. 1t that Mr. sudery. the appontee,
Is and never has been Democrat, but has always
voted and worked for the Greenback ticket But he Is
related 10 Mr. Maxwell by marriage Hence the Demo
cratic boss" of SaugertIes, exCongressman William +.
RUSSELL who that he wished TO rent for the
post Office selected him. Maxwell was induced TO resign
upon receiving an offer of 81 900 for Office fixtures and
another oner OF retention oil his son. hard working r.
publican ia the clerk With Maxwers letter OF
resignation in his pocket Russell went ~ Washington
aud secured sunderly's appointment The trade will be
carried out sunderly Is man OF his word Russell
Democratic "bOss gets good round rent for his build
ing; Maxwell, Kcpublican, gets al 900 bonus for
giving up his Office his son. another Republican, gets
the chief clerksnp, Suudery, Greenbdcker gets
commission Russell IS the only Demoera IN saugeres
who Is not mad enough 10 60 70 Washington and kick
the President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15
THE DETROITS AGAIN BEATEN.
x-rn.n ~ VAIN To NIT pIcuARDsON's PITCH


OTHER GAMES
The second game of baseball between the
New-York ami Detroit League clubs played at the
Polo Grounds yesterday in spite OF the threatening
weather Spectators few. The game proved to be
much better contest than that OF Wednesday Richard
son pitched for the NewYork club aud his delivery was
accurate aud effective The bases and short-stop posi-
lions were handsomely covered for the local club. The
New-York players the first 10 score, making
three runs IN the arst inning. O'ROurke took his
base on called balls, went TO third on wild
throw OF Moore the catcher and scored on safe hit by
Conner. Gillespie made hit. and Ward followed with
noher. Conner scOred Wards hit. but as HanlOn
let the ball go by HIM. Gillespie reached home on the
error In the sixth inning the local players added
another to their score Conner getting TO hrst on
called balls going to third passed balls, and scoring
on splendid sacrifice hit by Ward. The Detroit club
scored Its first run In the same inning Han
on a two-basehit to left field by Bennett. III
the seventh the local club scored a run on hit
by Deasey and a two-bagger" to left field by Ger
hardt In the eighth inning the visiting players earned
two runs Quest making hit and Wood another. long
hit to lett held brought in both runners The score was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15

Runs earned-N ew.York. % Detroit 2 First base py er
Detroit os 4 5 RSsp ss
On %orS ~ esrc Home runs hits
O1s WA 6sis anu pSssa
Time Tine of Sa@eH HitSi UmpTe~FersusOn
An game was played at Jersey City yeser-
day between the Trenton aud Jersey City clubs for tho
Eastern League championship. The Trenton nine out
batted their opponents and won as loLows'
T E!s.s4 CIV 81
ty m s and burke Umpire
Curry oaFryc' ''''
The New.York and Chicago clubs play at the Polo
CIycrSNArI. May 14-An interesting game was played
here to-day between the Cincinnati aud metropolitan
clubs The home nine by punching their hits won. the
Melropotans held the lead up to the ntth inning
Ivnch is mere and may pltcn for the nine from New
York tomorrow. The score was;
Cincinnati; ;;-......-...-..---...SS Q Q IS
Base hlts-cinoInnat 10 Metropolitan IL Errors=enen'
natl Metropolitan 4. PItchers-hounuoy and beSiey'
- Umpre-Mr. " alsh.
Pirr,pURG. May 1.-THE Pittsburg club turned the
tables on the Brooklyn club in the game to-day ana won
after fine contest The nine rom the Guy OF ~
hrded I'm fine form but could not gauge the pllcps VI
the local clubs left handed man. The score was
P Z. ssSYS D
Ra,eh,t,-Pittsburg Il Brooklyn o.. Errors-Ptts6urs'
4; brooklyn /. Pitehers-Morrs and PoFter' Umpire
MIR valentine.
sr IouIs, May l4-An exciting game here to-day be-
tween the ST. Louis and Baltimore mines. in which the
PLAYING on both sides was excellent, was won tue
Thsscoro was:
ST Loa. SOS @ 8
p..eht,. 81 Louis IL; Baltimore To- Frrors-St Louis
a. badnore l. Pitchers Caruthers aud Ensiie' Umpire
MI Kelly.
PuuApElplrIA May 1.-THE attendance at today's
oa,ne between the Philadelphia aud Chicago clubs was
small owing TO the threatening weather. The home
club made only one MT from CotcOlans plcmIE anu
taed 10 score run during the game. The score was
chicaso ..............''.....S2 $50 o
u.
pLaaephia 7. P.tchers-CercOFn anu FERGUSON Umpire
Mr.. Cushman.
souru ORANGE, ~ j., May 14-The game here to-day
beween the Rose Hill nine OF New FORK aud the Alerts
oT sealon B College resulted In victory for the Rose
mn club By the OF 10 f. after well contested
game . =, M, w.. -, -. a.
day between the Norfolk aud Wilmington clubs was woi
by the visiting nine after well contested game Score
M v1Sissioa' .....,......... :
| NkwBuR0, May li.-The Acme club OF New-fork CIT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15
SAVE THE GREAT SAYIrARIUM

To fhe y dtf0r OF me IrsouHo'
SIR: feel that THE TRIBUNE's interest in
tho preservation OF the great North Woods Is most com
niendabe. The four articles on the Adirondack pub
shed In THE TRIBUNE OF late have Interested very
much When entering the Woods last vacation I met
gentleman from NewYork City, who said that three
years he expected TO die As last effort his
friends sent him to the Adlrondacks. He weak
that he was carried In litter for
three weeks, but gradually gained strength
IN that health. giving REGION and to-day is
free from consumption and rugged the best There
health In those woods for the sick All that 90 there
admit and feel the influence OF balsam scent and the
strong In the atmosphere Again. that region up
which cannot be duplicated In the country. II is great
shame fos the lumbermen TO destroy that retreat
The State ought not to permit IT, The wood
nan ought to DO made tO spare those trees. l nm
sad thai you keep this question OF public interest be-
fore the people. Yours sincerely, W. j. PECK.
CorOud A. T., May y, 1885.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15
PREPARING FOR STEAM YACHT CRUISE,


PREPARING FOR STEAM YACHT CRUISE.
A steam yacht cruise is contemplated for
June "a and several following days BY the American
Yacht Club. During the cruise regatta will tate place
probably the third day from Larchmcnt 10 NewIor
don and return The details Of the sail viii be decided
upon next Tuesday evening Washington f. Conner.
whose energy In behalf of yachting Is perennial
talks ceaseessy OF the international cup that get
ing up II Is feared that his efforts will be unavanz
the result of steam yacht contest much
of q mechanical certainty.
John p Kennedys steam yacht Viola Is In the vater
again. Her hull has been made more Shapey during
WINTER and she has been equipped with new and i'm
proved engine, larger boiler and sturdier propeller
These alterations cannot help making her last runner
The steam yacht belonging TO Jacob Loriilard. The
Venture has put into commission IL Is said that
her owner contemplates cruise In southern waters.
1he Wanda apdly approaching completion Herenxpo
and boiler put In last week and her cabin, designed
TO be OF the hans0mest OF marafine homes is
ly finished 1t SAID at the meeting OF the American
Yacht Club on Tuesday evening that Dir. rtarbuck viii
bring out his steam yacht, the Tiiiie.
f. s. Jafsy expresses himself a. well satisfied With
the propeing wheel OF his steam yacht Stranger
He tried her from the East River short distance o6s
into the ocean, through the Sound. He declines 10 toll
her speed but offers to try her gait with any boat
OF her size.
The steam yacht Utowana has been fitted out at Ed.
gartow Mass. Mr. Stickney's steam yacht Falcon has
been put In commission new coat OF paint and pretty
trimmings have been given her. The cabin has been
larged and handsomely orna neDtef, aud new boiler
has been put In yce-Commodore William p. Douglass
steam yacht Aida Is In the hands OF the machnists
IN time to receive her owner upon his return from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15
sUeoEsr1oYs TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH.

To fhe Edtfor Of The Trt0HHe.
SIR: Anticipating an approach OF cholera
this ,ummer agents in the employ of the Health Board
hay. been over our city with view OF placing 1t in
Good sanitary condition. during their peregrnations
thew have certainly overlooked of tho worst pest
poles OF corruption and hlth TO be found IN
inc United states. l alude TO the Mott
Wvon Canal 4 into which several sewers
anter whose aecumuatiOns OF sediment have made
large announcements OF fever-pr0ducng matter, ana
Itch when the tides arc low fully exposed giving
t on the air such exhaROus or pursfacton as TO %
almost uncomfortable. Attention has been called 10 lois
tatc NJ affairs 10 the Park Department ana 10 the bOard
~ Health both OF which bodies have failed 70 move III
This direction for the sake ~ health III THIS part of
he civ the canal should be ut once properly dredge1
Nep-I ORR, May 3, 1888. D. IT, ID T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15
MR.. FLOWER OPPRESSED WITH CARE.

WASHINGTON, May Ia (SpeciaD Among the
Presidents callers to-day was ex-Congressman Roswell
p Flower, who seemed to be oppressed with His
stay was short and when he left the White House it
was understood that he would take tho first train for
NewYork. Chairman Barnum called afterward In
company with Orestes Cleveland and remained some
time. Earlier the day he held conference with
SECRETARY Manning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15
THE UNDERGROUND WIRE BILL PASSED.

ALBANY, May IA (SpeciGt).-Senator Days
bill providing the appointment Of acommisson 10 SUI
pervise the placing of the wires OF the 'eeRapn oowp
,,ss m New.York and Brooklyn underground was de-
feated This was to be done before October l. 1882
Tho telegraph companies not having taken any steps 10
obey the law Senator DAILY proposed that commission
should be appointed 10 compel them to submit their
plans for the work. and II they refused TO carry out ne
law al the expense of the companies o,
An amendment was made 20 IL AT General
Baruns suggestion providing that the commissioners
IN that the wires are put unoer
ground shall be appointed 10y Mayor Grace Corporation
2ounsel Laco ube and Commissioner squire Inc COM
nissioners are also receive salaries Of $4,000 each
which are TO be paid by the telegraph companies Cen
euI Barnum the telegraph companies had con-
sented 10 having commissioners these salaries Inc
bill was pass d. -. ,,- a,..,,, %
The senate cOncurred In the Assembly Amendment 70
the Underground Telegraph bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15
COLONEL oULrER ON rREE-PLAYrIyG

To The EdItOr or THO TrI0Nne'
SIR In regard to ex-Congressman Merrlams
nroposa TO make Decoration Day time for reeplant
ing let me say practically fatal objection to IL
lies I'm the that decduous trees, such rs the maple
elm, etc, generally used for large plAhtlhs' arc
fairly on the full tide OF vigorous LEAKAGE by the Isl Oh
lime ut which transplanting would DO so geneI'y
nnsae IA to preclude the attempt Iree-pAhtlns t sn
ternrises except during occasional belateu seasons o
the present successful results must DC
,Ihin the compass of the month or Aprll. 10 n'ho
Decoration Day aud planting day one thoi VIZ o
fuund 10 he Impractical JOHN l. JULIEN
BROOKLYN, May 3, 1885.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15
GREEK DISCUSSED By PHI BETA KAPPA Mem
Forty Phi Beta Kappa alumni discussed

TUTIy i III DoUW huPP0 "IuEHrfT e110o'1170%
Greek last night Carks restaurant In West Twenty
third-st and elected officers. Ex-Governor d. H. Cham
berlain read an essay Greek and insisted that hs
roats ware an educational succuIent Mr. McMuen tho
uperintendent OF State instruction. maae
funny exhibit different pronnnclatons OF Stnss
German and French had never been irrigatea WIN me
care bestowed on Greek and Latin Mr. Moore OF tno
Atlantic Mnfna Insurance Company was happy that ue
could read the New Testament IN me original Inc
officers elected were President, d. h. Chamberlain VICE
nresiisnt Eugene smith. Executive Comfuttee, h b:
Foster Jamesw. Halves and Mr. Moore Luncheonenoeo
he Greek FEAST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-15
MORTIFIED OVER MIR. vILAs's LETTER.

WASHINGTON, May Ii tSpec'dt).-oOIne tme
ago a Democrat long in public life. after care
full personal study OF Mr. Cleyeands Cabinet summed
up his opinion Of the Postmaster-General as follows:
Villas very light weight and will give the President
truble" Mr. Vilas's confidential letter to Congressman
seems fully justify this opinion 1t seems that copies
OF the letter have been Democratic Representa-
ves throughout the country The publication OF 1t has
made Mt Villas extremely angry, and lie has set on foot
an investigation to ascertain who has be-
trnyed his confidence. IL Is understood that
he suspects Congressman wilkins, OF Ohio
Some things in the letter. especially hs allusion to the
clerks" OF fourhclass pOstasers who have no clerks
show Mr. Villas is still ignorant In respect to matters
belonging TO his Department.
The letter Is regarded valuable indication or the
real purposes OF the Administration Mr. Cleveland, who
has had personal experience In the matter OF confidential
letters said TO be greatly mortified by the publication
OF the letter OF his oyer-zealOus subordinate.