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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
MANY LADIES WATCHING A TENNIS GAME
READY TO PLAY THE FINALS TO-DAY THE SCORES
AND THE WINNERS.

The second day of the lawn tennis tourna-
of attendance was far more than the open
toa dav tbere be,ng n number OF
weLknown members Of the neghborins clubs
The single between H. A. Taylor Harvard, and r. L.
Beeknan OF the Staten Island Cricket Cub, in which the
former was the winner. exceedingly pretty aud
game In the other single OF the third round
T. ID. Sears. of the LongwOol Cricket Club beat G. H.
Davis OF Lehigh University. This leaves Taylor ana
Sears to play the hnal for the title OF
champion OF the Middle stntss and iet ths
Scars and j. T. Clark 10 play the nal with H. A Taylor
and r. L. Beekman The finals will be played this alter
noon when the winners VIII receive handsome snyef
cups given by St. Georges Cricket Club and also viii
be adudged champion tennis players OF the Middle
States. Among the ladies present were the Misses
sutakley, OF Morristown. \. j., Miss Richardson.
ellison, Miss hoffman. Of Brooklyn, Miss Euty ana Miss
Munro. The score was at follows:
sIHGLEs-Ihird round
Sears beat Davis CO. 81.
Taylor beat Beekman 4G, 6-3, 6'3
DoUBLEs-FiTst round.
Taylor Beekmn bent d. Chauncey, it, Brooklyn, and
NJ Patton Near, and @. D. Davis beat o. Richards
q. w. Green, st Georges Cricket CiuO, G-5. 6-J
SECOND ROUND
p LYMAN and A. Willis orange Tennis Club beat w. L.
GIyn and GyDbes" st. Georges Cricket Club 50, IS.
& and O. hoffman brooklyn Heights Tennis ClnU, beat
"Spnaet" ald Harbon st. George Cricket Club lC, 90
r. D. sears and j. c. Clark. Young America Cricket Club
beat NJ Patton and c. ID. Davis. G-3 90.
IL A. Taylor and r. L. beat G. A. Stevens and A
Schuyler, ST. Georges Cricket Club ~, I'd.
THIRD ROUND.
r. and ]. s. Clark boat D. and @. hoffman, Gl.
II. A. Taylor and r. L. Beekman beat P. Lyman and A
Wills, O-l. O-J
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
TRorr1SG AT CHARTER OAK PARK.

HARTFORD, Conn, June 1.-The third days
races at Charter Oak Driving Park were attended by
15O0 to 700 persons In the 22i class. PAGERS for
purse of $500 Joe s. three straight heats. Time.
2:23Io 2:25s 227i4 In the 2:l7 class for purse of
$500 Phil Thonpson first and third heats j. j.
Thomas tine fifth heat and Maud Messenger the second
fou IN and heats and the Time Z:2 -.
l.oo 2.gOIo Dos and 2:26 In the 237 class. Mil Girl
won three straight heats. Time. 2:27. 2:264, 22O.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
"uE WAS A DEAR GOOD MAN."

The will of Miss Catharine Henrietta Marx,
whereby she left the bulk OF her fortune estimated at
over 800 000 to the Rev. Charles William Morrill,,
formerly rector OF st. Adams Protestant Episcopal
Church. was before Surrogate Rollins yesterday, her
of kin contesting t the ground that Mr. Morrill,
exercised undue influence over her. Miss Marx.
age sixty-six. died in February, 1854 She
had contested the will OF her sister,
Mary Caroline Marx, who left her property principally
Catholic Church. In the present case 81 is gwen to
tho Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
NOT WEATHER STIMULATING FANCY


anaiion. story was published last evening Of al
legged bloodcurding fight at the Stock and
Petroleum Exchange yesterday between oil brokers'
To the members and stripped of the adorn
mcnts of fertile fancy Tho tale last recognized
having for It's basis friendly ussle between Gus
Rice AMI j. H. Moore OF the kind that occur every day
In the crowded bull-Iing." Mr.. Rice, IL appears,
too vigorously crowded Ia OF the busy moments of
the morning. and In the effort to relieve himself OF the
pressure he exchanged blows with broker Moore No
damage was DONE and tho friends OF both brokers
laug hed at the idea OF any real trouble existing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
LETTING A ZIG COAL CONTRACT

BUFFALO, June IL (Speciab.-Afte q long
contest between the soft coal men. the Michigan Central
supply for 100000 tons has been divided be-
tween Bell, Lewis & Yates and j. Iangdon & Co.. OF
Buffalo, It's well nigh certain that these enterprsing
shippers cut the pool price TO get the award. The
Western Anthracite Association meets Tomorrow and IL
IL reported that effort will be made to bring rate cut
Ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
TIE PLAN TO ENLARGE THE CONVENTION.

ALBANY, June LITTLE Erening Journal of
this publishes interviews with twenty three out OF
the thirtyfour members OF the Republican State Com
mittee OH the New-Engand plan for enlarged repre-
sentaton ut tho Republican State Convention. The plan
appears be favored by Messrs Moore Ferguson. Hea
cock Howell. Hustled, Brady, Hobbs. Gilbert Robertson
and Holmes. Those opposed to the plan Messrs
Beard, Baxter. Mcintosh, Vanmaster, Lynde Cole, j. b.
butcher, f. NJ. johnson and NicOl Those who express
no decided opinion Messrs Belden Parsons, Van
Colt and Brsa Chairman j. ID. Warren Is said to be
opposed 10 the project.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
QUITE ANOTHER MATTER.

"Thomas, you have disobeyed your Oh
grandfather"
"No didn't, ma" .s
EYES you did. Have you not been In swimming
Yes. ma" -
Didn't hear him say not to go In swlmm'.xsx
"Oh he didn't tell us that he only came ou.,ss7
said Boys, wouldn't go In swimming anu snour ai
think he would, an old rheumatcky man IKE nun
he didn't say nothin' about our going IN s"ihmi"~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
THE DUKE OF GONNA yGHrs FOREIGN SERVICE.

There il no truth in the report that the
Duke OF COnnaugbt will return India In the autumn
lie recalled IRON leave his command there when
seemed probable that hostlites with ussia were ON
the eve OF breaking out But with tho first tL Mt
would for the present at east lac started
upon his journey To England 1t is considered In high
quarters that his Royal Highness has sufficient
foreign service To qualify him Tor responsible position
the Horse Guards, where he will be- at hand Tor "A still
higher appointment when IL becomes vacant IL the
-whrligig OF tune"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12

Plains. on February H. began to-day. The evidence
adduced showed that White and Proper we're both IN
tE,ate with Mary and that February IL they
ouarrelled. The aniemOrtem statement OF Proper was
put In evidence, in which he says that White shot hi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
BRILLIANT CRICKET AT STATEN ISLAND.
An interesting game of cricket was played

an IDItTtbUInR EdIIO VI tlIthCV WsIo UIdJV
Yesterday afternoon between the Staten Island Cricket
Clubs second eleven captaned by O. NJ Dodge, and the
Stone Cottage eleven, captaned by p W. Smith, on the
grounds of the former at New-Brighton, s. l. The
visitors went the bat first against the bowling OF
J. Eyre and r. Ogilby Eyre's bowling was particu
larly good and proved efiectuaI, the first
three wickes falling for only three runs Stone Cottage
made no stand and the whole eleven sent back
total OF 80 runs or these, 10 were contributed by
T. W. Merritt not out. by some easy and pretty play
For staten Island Upshur and r. OgDby went first TO
the wckets The former ia one OF the clubs new mem
bers aud did good work, making 81 by careful aud
clean hitting. j. Eyre's as was also good perform
apce but lie gave several chances which were missed
through the careless fielding of his opponents II. Kirk
land dp 81 by brilliant batting The score Was AS
follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
THROUGH NEW YORK STATE.
A DEspoYDEYT FARMER TRIEs SUICIDE.

ITHACA, June IL (Speciah.-Daniel Lane,
welknown farmer of North Lansing. attempted
nit suicide last night by shooting himself re volyer
The bullet entered the left breast Just below the heart
The wound believed to be mortal The cause for the
decd Is desp ondency from lnanelal ombarrnshInenL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
THE ARCADE RAILROAD BILL.
GovrRvoR HILLS RFAsoVs FoR Nor SIGNING 1T.
IRON TIE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE

GovrRvoR HILLS RPAsoVs FoR Nor SIGNING 1T.
IRON THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE }
ALBANY, June ll.-GOvemOr Hill declines to
approve OF tho Arcade Railroad bill To-
day he filed with the Secretary or
state his reasons for approving the measure He
says that 1t Is by the opponents Of this BILL among
other things. that It rushed through the Legis
laiurc during tho closing hours OF the session.
In indecent haste and in violation OF every
legislative right and privilege to which those
who sought to oppose II honestly entitled An OBJ
lection Of this nature although not frequently urg De-
fore the Executive h nevertheless, OF great weight %
icctions based upon the manner and methods ny when
an act passed. while they do not auect lis legB,
NAV properly entertained In considering It's FAIRNESS
and avowcd purposes, and sometimes may Wen be
deemed to characterize the whole scheme contemplated
by the bill such proceedings. while they do not lhNa
date the passage OF btu, nevertheless Violate az
sense OF legislative proprety. ana bring scaiual
aud disgrace upon the law-making power. Inc
Withholding OF important measures IN the interest Oh
private corporations until the last days Of the nesso
and then rushing them through without considerations
debate. amendment opportunity for scrutiny uut
amid confusion and disorder Is growing eVll when
must Ice checked The bill fails In several essential par
tlculars adequately protect the interests oI tDc cry
or IN. property of the citizens tue rights OF the
publc pcrpctuates many Of the defects which were
obi.ctions the same measure one year aso
by Governor Cleveland. The bill cannot now De
amended, but must stand or fall as whole
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
ruMuLT CAUSED HY TnE RIDING cIrn

FULToNvILLE, June IL (SpeciaD-This has
been holiday in Futsnyile. People from all parts OF
the Valley have locked here TO be presented to the Now
York Riding Club at Stain Place. Cannons doomed
bands played aud fireworks shot OIL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12

BUFFALO. June IL (SpeciaD.- Burglars en-
tered the OF c. ~ Weary. at Leroy. this morning
Clothing boots shoes and furnishing goods worth 81 900
were taken and what cash was in the safe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
LETTING CHARGES OF BRIBERY ALONE.

HE ALBANY COUNTY GRAND JURY CALLING
WITNESSES WHOM 1T DECIDES NOT TO HEAR.
lFRou THE REGULAR coREEsrOSDENr or rHE TRIBUNE
ALBANY, June 1.-the rumors of legislative
bribery set anoat when the New.York Gas bill was
under consideration ia the Legislature and later re-
pented by DIR Gum OF NewYork IN his attack on SEN
atOr Cogscshal Mt last attracted the attention
OF the Grand Jury OF Albany County Yes
terday tho jury issued subP9nas to compel
the appearance before them of Assemblymen Hardin,
Hoaling Niles aud Murray OF Albany County. and OF
Frederick G Mather correspondent OF The BugHO LI-
press. who u thought, might give evidence con
ccruing bribery. To-day the Assemblymen and MT
Ma;hcr duly appeared before the Grand Jury. They
were before being conducted into the Grand
Jury room. NJ asked them II they knew anything
the alleged bribery. On the contrary, member
of Grand Jury opposed the inquiry. He said that
the County OF Albany had been put to large ex-
prnse 10y tho trial OF senator Sessions for an
alleged attempt 10 brbe Assembyman Bradley in 1851
and that Mr. Sessions had been acquitted He moved
that the resolution for investigation be rescinded
The motion was adop ed and Mr. Mather and the four
Assemblymen told that their presence was no
longer required.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12

chap in Arizona has improved on the idea of an art
loan. lie has got up q money loan scheme, aud
only the other day eight stage coach passengers lent
him nearly ", 000. -lDetroit Free PresG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
cAREIEssyEss OF MRS CAPTAIN COLE

TROY, June IL (SpeciaD. The wife of Cap
tain George Cole an old woman who had been confined
TO her bed for weeks with broken hip, lit pipe
last night while alone in the house The bedclotnes
caught ire and Mrs Cole was burned TO a crisp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
COMPLAINING OF A DYNAMITE FACTORY.

COMPLAINING OF a D1NAMiIE FACIOh1
fFRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF TIE TRIBUNE
ALBANY, June LITTLE Safe Board of
Health received letter to-day Thomas $. Ryan,
secretary OF the Board OF Health OF the town OF West
chester informing them that dynamite is being
featured at that place within half mile of the vii
Iage and that OF the explosive stored in
the manu- factory The matter Will he submitted the
state Board OF Health when 1t meets ON June 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
BEGINNINo OF A MURDER TRIAL.

PoUGHKEEpsIE, June 1.-the trial Of Will
lam A. White for the murder Of Samuel Proper at Dover
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
THE RELIEF FUND OF THE 18TH REGIMENT
Lieutenant- Colonel Albert p. Stewart COM

handing the 18th Infantry n @. s. N. Y, yesterday
obtained from Justice Andrews temporary injunction
restraining John ". Fleck George Diehl and Peter
Kraeger trustees Of the relief fund Of the regiment from
interfering with the fund In any way, and an
order to show June Is why the
injunction should be made permanent. The plain
tiff says that the fund.- which started by Colonel
Unbekan for the aid OF sick members and the families Of
those who died. consisted OF $780, and these trustees
have recently drawn portion of IL and threaten draw
the balance and divide it among themselves give
some charitable institution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
$4,000 FOR BREACH OF PROMISE.

against George Jackson. for breach Of promise OF
marriage, yesterday brought In sealed verdict In tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
CONTEST OVER THE CUSTODY OF CHILD.

William Van Antwerp appeared in the SUI
preme Court before Justice Barrett yesterday with hs
little boy, George Trotter Van Antwerp. two and half
years old, whom he had been ordered to produce by
writ OF babeas corps obtained by the chd's mother.
Mrs Elizabeth Van Antwerp. who IN April last brought
suit for limited divorce and who alleges that June
2, while the child was walking with Its nurse in
ST. MadsOn-ave Its father suddenly appeared and
carried the child away The ran after him. but
he refused to give her the boy and took hum TO SIAM
ford Conn.,, the nurse accompanying them. When Mr..
Van Antwerp returned to the city three days ago the
writ was served upon him. He maintained that the
mother not fit custodian for the child and Justice
Barrett ordered reference In the directing that
meantime the boy be cared for by the Society for the
Prevention Of Cruelty to Children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
STATEN ISLAND.
STONE COTTAGE.

RUNS AT THE FALL OF Each WICKET
st1pe Cottage..O 3 10 - 10 20 80 80 33
SIT 100 1874 PA Ia III II l%S l3l-lSl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12

q 900 to the Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty =
and souvenirs thirty relatives and frends and ~
residue OF the estate is left to Mr. Morrill, The estatof
left no relatives nearer than drst cousin.
Franklin and Clifford and H. Bartlett appeared for
Frank Marx Ettng and Knsmen living In Philadelphia,
slna l. Boardman and others, and Ambrose Mcneil and
George G. Dewitt jr for the WILL Mr.. Dewitt and M
W. g. White, who witnessed the WILL testified that NJ:
Marx of sound mind and not under the undue In.
1uence OF anybody Mr.. Dewitt, who drew up the Will
testified that he told her that In leaving fhs
bulk of her property to the clergyman she mast
expect that the Will would be contesd she answered
Morrill, DEAR good man. who had befrended her
cared for her." Dr. White said he had never known al
Mr. Morrlrs living at the house Of Miss Marx, but b.
had seen him there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12

H..
Twelve for the second race, sweepstakes Iie
miles special weight conditions S25 EACH 5000 added
They were McDonalds horse Sam Brown %, lll'9
pounds gig pounds overweight, Mclaughlin Lake
lands colt Dutch Roller "a, 80. Rayford Rancocas
Stables colt Emperor "a, 90, church, Behmans gclding
Dan K aged lO5 Lewis Revere Stables horse Her
bert (6, los, shauer Suffolk Stables mare CHINOOK a.
g. Meehan) Caahan's gelding Torpedo Is. o. Potter
Brannan's horse Centennial IS. "a. Wheatley Hamil
tons flly Norena q, 81, Wiiams) w. q. Daleys colt
g. 90. Moran Excelsior Stables geding Nettle
&C. 81 Mccarthy, and oxford Stables colt Manitoba a.
30, Rivers.
Sam Brown a great favorite at TO B. The bet
ting against the winner. Emperor was TO !.
There long delay and the flag was dropped 10
straggng start, Manitoba being left at the post. Her
bert quickly took the lead and remained in front for
ssyen furlongs Emperor took second place the
stretch with sam Brown In close attendance Nettle
next Herbert found the pace too fast for him In the
homestrctch and the Dght-weghted Emperor went
away All Sam Browns efforts to each him were use
lcss The difference in weights was too great Emperor
won by two lengths In 1853, Sam Brown second,
neck before Nettle who ten lengths before Dntch
Roller Herbert fifth. Emmett sixth
The for the Foam Stakes nve fnriones
for SIS oach 900 added, 400 10 seconds
value 10 winner S2,450. seven ri-Dwyer Broihers'
black colt Portland Is pounds. ridden by McLanghn
ancocas stables pair OF chestnut colts, Sayanac n
Oney, and Cyeops l5, church,; g. L. Loriliards geld
ing Elsstrie ill2, Bayloek) W. l. scotts colt quito
Evans; and WiIners geldng Salisbury Qi2, shaaerl
In the betting Portland wac great fayorte at 20 10
100 being bet against the Raneocas pair and only
to against Quito the air being full Of reports Ola
great private trial by Quito.
There was no delay the start. which was an even
eesr SseTtasen Eectrc Portland aud Savanna were
81 dispating second place In the iveest manner 70
s ~ SssSnry csmc up Quito won easily BY two
neths In 1034, Electric second, half length before
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-12-29

nappiIy UNCONSCIOUS OF the merr1menr
he had excited, be recommended play
ing; two boys. candle IN hand, having
meanwhile by way of precaution been
stationed beside the instrument. On
the recurrence of the passage in ques-
ton he performed the same msneuvre
as before, and although one of the
candle-bearers prudentiy kept himself
fortunate, was literally knocked head
over heels. This time the mirth of the
audience knew no bounds, and Bee
thoven. in q transport of fury, after
venting his rage on the piano by en-
tirely demolishing half-a-dozen notes.
and without taking the slightest notice
of any one present, strobe Indignantly
out of the room, leaving his astOunded
feHow-musicians 10 propritiste the pub
lie as best they might-H T. Post
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-12-29
THE Thermometer.


Learning to Read This Indispensable In.
sirument In Warm Weather.
Thermometer gone up considera-
BILE since passed here an hour ago" hs
said, putting his head in at the door Of
the jewelers. store.
''Oh, l guess not" said the jeweler,
as he affixed his magnifer to his eye and
picked up the works of q watch.
But | tell you it has" cried the other
excitedly, while he mopped his brow
with his handkerchief.
Il think you must be mistaken" said
the jeweler as he picked up pair of
tweezers and frightened screw.
"Mistakenm yelled the other; ''d'ye
think I'm an idiot? Come out and see."
I'm pretty busy" observed the Jew
eler as he brushed peck of dust off the
handspring.
.'What'fl you bet it hain't gone ups"
shouted the other as he danced into the
store. "What'll you bet?"
well, I'm willing to bet you q dol
lar" replied the jeweler.
Done! Come out now and see."
They went out together.
what do you think of that, now?"
he yelled: you amt blind, are you?
The thermometer has gone up FIVE de-
grees since we looked at it before"
Pardon me-" said the jeweler; ''the
thermometer is in precisely the same
place that it was when 1 hung it up this
morning. 1t is on the same hook. /
see, however, that the mercury has risen
five degrees, . change in temperature
which the Thermometer faithfully regis
tiers. Athermometer, my friend, neither
rises or falls. 1t is measure which in
dicates rise or fall of the mercury.
Tease hand over the dollar, because /
am busy and have no time to fool"
81 shan't pay until some better author
ity decides the matter"
swell, let us 60 and find some better
authority. I'm willing to let my bust
ness 60 for little while to prove thst I
am right"
When last seen the pair were hunting
for General Daniel Pratt, the great
American traveller, who is an eminent
authority on all scientific questions
Boston Courier.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-12-29
TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas, Geo. B. Norton and Sarah r.
Norton, husband and wife, BY their certain
deed of trust dated the 10th day Of October,
1883, and recorded In the recorders
Office of Pettis county, ut trust deed record
80, psges $50 and Isl, conveyed to the IN
dersigned, Henry Lamm, trustee, al thsar
right, title, interest and estate, in and -
the following described real estate, situated
in the county of Peitis, state of Missouri,
viz: Lot (6) six, and the east half az of
lot (5) FIVE, in block (4S) forty .sight, south
of Pacific railroad, in the city OF Sedalis,
Petiis county, Missouri. Which said con-
yeyance was made In trust to secure the pay
ment Of FIVE certain promissery, notes in
said deed described, and whereas three said
notes have become Due and am unpaid, BOW,
therefore, in accordance with the provisions
of said deed of trust, and at the request Of
the legal holder of said notes, shall pro-
coed to sell the above described real estate
at court house door, in the city OF Sedslis, In
the county Of Pettis, state aforesaid, to tha
highes, bidder for cash, at public auction, On
MONDAY, THE 1lTH DAY OF JAN
UARY, 1886,
between the hours of nine in the forenoon
and Eve in the afternoon of that day, to
satisfy said note, together with the cost and
expense of executing this trust.
II Swift HENRY LAMM, Trustee,