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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
OUR BIG SISTER CITY.
AFFAIRS I'm BROOKLYN.
What is Going On the Navy Yard-"ork OF 'he 0u" ~
Two Ro,d ATTEMPTS RobberyTrying to ndc Three Men
for Murder-Tbe Thirteenth Regiment Returns.

Navy 1t has taken years to build up the appren-
tice system here, and the Navy is now beginning
10 reap the benefit of 1t.
There was a rumor at the Navy Yard YESTERDAY
that the court of inquiry which recently suDmltled
It's report upon the Boston'S accident is TO DC
ordered to reconvcne TO make a further inquiry
IL will be recalled that the court reported that the
vessels injuries indicated that she struck upon a
wreck and not upon rock In making up inns
report the court had to depend upon the state
ments of the officers and divers, and the re,
mort was made before the vessel had
been put into dry-doclS. 1t IS now
said that Secretary Tracy is not wholly satisfied
that the obstruction was wreck ana thaG
nothing short of a rock or solid piece or metal
like a gun could have caused the damage when
the Boston sustained.
The Galena will positively leave the Navy Yard
to-day and 60 directly 10 Prince 10 assist III
protecting American interests there.
Commander Edgar c. Merriman has been ordered
10 duty at the Navy Yard. II was reported q rev
days ago that he was 10 have command OF ule
Nautical Scholarship at Philadelphia, but he de-
cned Commander Merriman was executive oflcer
Of the Juniata, the leading vessel in the Polaris
Search Expedition in the Arctic in 1873, upon
which were Lieutenants G.. w. DE Long anG
Charles w. Chipp who were lost On the ln-iated
Jeanette Expedition.
Lieutenant Commander r. A. Lyons has been
ordered 10 this city as a member OF the NaVai
Board of Inspection of Merchant Vessels, oil winch
Captain Henry Erben is president.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
BROOKLYN FURNITURE COMP ANY,
JUG To JEa TUE. 9WEH Or DNUWME.EW w. Z,
Retail Furniture

Noptaul< They are Charles A. Moore of Man.
ming Maxwell 81 Moore. who represents the MI
chinery and railroad supplies interest; Edward l.
Horsman, who represents the toy interest and
Mayor Alfred Z. Chapln, who represents the city
Of Brooklyn
Members who closely watched tlre published
proceedings attendant upon the appointment of
the committeeman BY Mayor Grant SAID the number
of Occupations who waited upon the Mayor in
Mr. Moores behalf not only from Newly ork but
from other cities, and the petitions from hrms
and corporations scattered all over tn country,
whose aggregate capital amounts to hundreds OF
millions of dollars made his backing for the posi-
tion the strongest by all odds than ans that was
developed at that time. Favorable comment was
also made the fact that Mt Moore Is u sell
made man of the best American type, man OF
wonderful executive abity-a hustler was
the EXPRESSION generally uSed-and that he was
hid a large and valuable experience IN connnc-
ton with the exhibit OF ms own hrm al the
Centennial and also adviser 10 the organ lcrs
Of other large eXpOSitiOns IN this country. l.. l.
Uorsman came in Tor an equal share OF praise,
not only regarding his competency and illness, but
as "a man who had he"n ms way mp a rocky
rood in life 70 a place IF standing and ahluence
lie was credited with knowing every one Of the
ms and outs" Of the business of manufacturing
TOYS. and entirely able II bring out in striking
manner the features of the business. which re-
bounded to the credit Of American ingenuity and
invcntiveness As for MayOr Chaplin il was
agreed that everybody knew him
The new directors of the Oxford will have a
meeting next Tuesday. but no BUSINESS OF special
inheritance IS eXuectcd TO come M At the last
meeting the proceedings were entirely of a roll
tine character and consisted mainly Of reports
OF the various standing committees. Kefcr's
table d'hote dinners have proved 10 he such n sue
cess that they will he continued until October.
There will be "A meeting of the directors of the
Rrooklyn Riding and Driving Club this week if
they can be got together Business of Importance
viii be transacted and number Of new members
VIII he elected. The membership list is now prac-
ticaly complete.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

Brooklyn, men and women, whether associated with
the Grand Army or not. pilgrimage 10 the most
famous battlefield in modern history appeals TO every
patriotic BrookyniDe, and especially to comrades,
thousands of whom WIRE factors in the victory which
proved 10 be tho Waterloo Of the Rebellion. The OK
culSion Will leave Brooklyn Via the Pennsylvania
annex on saturday, August 81, at 3 40 a. m, and
returning Will leave Gettysburg on Monday night at
70 D. m, or any train on Tuesday. The city authon-
ties will accompany the excursion, and an official
programme, including the dedication of monuments TO
New-York troops viii make tho occasion memorable.
George W. Brown, Post No. II, president; George r..
Baldwin, Post No. $50. secretary Hoiatio {. King,
Post No. 400 Emil Walters, Post No Isl John Brown,
Post No. 30; George T. Fisher. Post No. 81; George
a. Price, Post No. 327, committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
THE THIRTEENTH HOME AGAIN.
COMING BACK WITH FLYING COLORS-WARMLY
WELCOMED BY THE PEOPLE.

COMING BACK WITH FLYING COLORs-wARMLY
WELCOMED BY THE PEOPLE.
Flushed with memories of their successes in Glove
land Hamilton and Buffalo, the 18th Regiment last
night returned TO their armory in Hanson Place.
which they left week ago. The trip
was great success, and the record Is
one of triumph following triumph The regiment
arrived in Hoboken about p. m. and went 10
Barcay-st. in a femybOat Up Baclayst TO Broad
way and across Mall-st to Park Row, was the route
followed TO the Bridge. Ranks wcre broken while
crossing. At the entrance to the Bridge in Broot-
lyn the command met by largo and enthusiastic
crowd. Red fire was burned in large amounts and
hundreds of Roman candles sent off on the way TO
the arnory. The regiment accompanied from the
Bridge by those members who did not go on the trp
They were not in uniform.
Up Westinghouse to Court-st and passing in front
Of the City Han they met by large crowds. who
continually eheered 1t had been intended TO
have the Mayor, or in his absence the Acting
Mayor review the command at the City Han,
but no representative of the CITY on hand. Cen
eral McIeer was there and sauted Colonel Austen
and the colors At the armOry, which was reached
by way Of Fulton-St and Fiabush-ave., an immense
crowd was in waiting, and as the doors
were opened a rush made for the gallery
When the regiment was drawn up
addressed the men He was greatly pleased with
their conduct during the rip and congratulated Them
upon the great success Of the excursion. referring
TO the royal welcome they received in Hamilton. Ont
he said that he had become convinced that If the
politicians would let the question OF fisheries alone
and leave ii to the citizen soldiers there would in
short time cease to be any dispute about tommy
Gods" General McLeer then addressed the regiment,
CONCENTRATING them upon the success Of their eX-
cursloE, and then the command was dismissed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
,pscoyDryG AFTER ROBBIyG HIS WIFE

The Young and prettey wife OF a shoe dealer William
pger secured the arrest of hr husband last week "a
one charge beating her and another of grand larceny
The womans story 10 the effect that she had been
married only six months, and In tha. time her hus.
band who kept little store at North second-st and
Bedford ave, Williamsburg, had managed 10 dispose
of some 800 which she had saved by constant econ
omv She charges that he took the 300 without her
consent Justice Goetting parOlc1 the husband for
examination on August 9. Yesterday Mrs. Berger,
who had meanwhile been living with her parcnts i'm
New-Yor, went to the Bedforl-ave. store and found
IL barred and empty The nelghbors told her that
Berger had sold the place and had started far Chicago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

WILL THEY ALL BE INDICTED FOE MURDER
There IS disputed question between Coroner
Lindsay and the DistriotAt,orney's Office as o. the
jurisdiction under which the three men arrested
for taking pant I'm The murder OF Christian W. Inca
on Thursday morning The position taken by the
coroner Is that he committed McRlvaine and Dineen
to jail, and that they therefore are subject b his
action until the inquest is held Assistant District
Attorney Shorter. however, wished TO have them ar
ragned before police magistrate was done In the
case Of Qunian, but Warden Brymer refused To sur
render them 10 the officer who went after them He
demanded order from the coroner but that official
refused the request. Coroner Lindsay also wanted
Quinlan brought before him. but he was committed
by Justice Patterson, order from the latter was
required by the warden. But the order was not OBJ
tanabe. The inquest Will be held on Thursday
There IS also some doubt expressed By LAWYERS A.
TO whether all three Of the can be tried for mur
der. Some authorities insist that all the men were
participants in the crime, and all equally gpiltv
Other lawyers hold that the common purposes Of ne
men was 70 commit burglary, and that on hat charge
only can those who were no. actually engaged In Nh
murder be trcd Assistant Observation-Disclosures CLARK
said yesterday that in all probability all three men
would be indicted for murder and that tia @aAStion
would be decided by the courts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
DARING ATTEMPTS At BURGLARY.
THIEVES WHO WE'RE WILLING TO COMMIT
MURDER IF NECESS ARY-FIRING
At A POLICEMAN,

At POLICEMAN.
The police had 10 deal with another daring burglary
case late on Friday night. Shortly before midnight g.
man Informed the Fourth Precinct that three Young
men were acting in suspicious manner In front Of the
Office Of Charles 5. Lyman, at Flushing and Clinton ayes
Two policemen who went 10 the place saw a younr
man leap over fence in the rear Of the Office The
officers tried 10 scale the fence but finding it too high
the Office door and bursting it I'm frightened
three young men, who leaped the fence into the street
and made off, followed by the two policemen who called
upon them TO halt. Officer Smith discharged his re-
volyer of the men, who turned at the Instant of
firing and received the bullet in his mouth IIn
dropped the sidewalk and carried 10 the HomOeo
pathic Hospital His name given as Edward
McNaly. The two other captured by Ser
geant Mallery. and yesterday held by Police
Justice Kenna for examination.
Not many hours after the excitement in the Fourth
Precinct a small boy I'm the employ of grocer Died
rich Detering, whose store is at Sumnerave and Van
Buren-st, discovered in the cell. of the store
The boy into the street and informed Policeman
Floel of the occurrence The pOhceman's experience
in looking fer the burglar was almost a fatal one.
lie entered the cellar and found IL pitch dark lie
began to glOpe his way about when the WhiZ of a
bullet past his ear, followed by loud report, made
him jump. The officer drew his own revolver and
fred into of the cellar and then beat retreat
up the steps Of The cellar procured the assistance of
three more officers, and another search was made
for the burglar but without any result No trace of
the could be found. The police making
effort 10 discover the man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

The Brdegrooms will finish up their series VI
games In the West to-day, and then start EASTWARD
The team will not reach home grounds uni FRIDAY
nondnc tbe intervening time the risky orioles
Al Ratimore On Friday the BridegroomS reopen the
season at washington Park, Brooklyn crossing pats
With the Kansas City team. The Brooklyn team sun
10, an excelent chance for the pennant and the fact
thar the team fin up the season IN the last VIII
,n lesson their chances any. The American Assoc
no, - gsmeS for the week are as follows
NJ a. cincinnati VS.. Brooklyn. a. Cincinnati; Kan
St,H W Athletic Kansas City 81 Louis Va
;,,inora AZ St. Louis; Louisville vs. Columbus at
Cincinnati W.. Louisville, at Cincinnati ;
Ca N imt' - kansas City. az 81. Louis.
d. Cincinnati Louisville, az Cincinnati
g. Tt- - kansas City. at 81. Louis Columbus vs.
sheticS at Columbus Baltimore vs. BrooklJ n, at Bal
tmOre. - CINCINNATI y. Touisville at Cincinnati :.
g. TonIs vs. Kansas City. at ST. LOUIS Columbus vs..
,fhetic at Columbus; Baltimore VS. brooklyn, at Bal
tmOre. ,,., 80 p,ooulvr .t pal.imo,. i,
Colnnhus vs. Athletic, at Columbus . .
Erday-A thletic Cincinnati, at minneapolis /,
baltimore Vs. Louisville. at Baltimore Columbus vs.
~ Louis az Columbus; Brooklyn Kansas City, &C
Safuriay-Brooklyn vs.. Kansas City, at Washington
PARK BrOoklyn Athletic Cincinnati. at Philadelphia
Columbus vs. St. Louis, at Coumbus Baltimore VS.
louisville, at Baltimore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
RRonKLYN GETTYSRrRG nlY

The following address TO the comrades OF the Grand
Army of the Republic and TO the public generally was
approved at a meeting Of post commanders OF Kings
County held Friday;
The Board Of Aldermen have hNel September .
rs Brooklyn Getty sbuls Day Auans ments have
been made for transportation al % for the round trip
and the cost Of board in Getty sburg VIII not exceed
"a moro. These terms open to all citizens Df
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

Monday-New-York Washington, at Polo GrQunls,
NewYork Philadelphia vs. Boston "a, a. rhaa In
dlanapons, at Pittsburg ,,,,-,,..
Tuesday-P philadelphia VS. Boston &c fhNHaIcSP PM
-cou,-Vork Washing ut Polo Grounds, New lOih
iStt.buyg vs. indianapolis, Pittsburgh Cleveland Vs.
Chicago, at Cleveland nj,
wcanesday-New.York vs. Washington, at Polo
Crounds Ncw.York; Philadelphia Va. Boston, AZ Fn41'
Cleveland Chicago, AT CleNeldhd Tl0sOs ~
Indianapolis at PttsOurg c..
Thursiay-NewY York vs.. Boston, az Poo S Si,n:
,ro York Washington VS.. Philadelphia al Washlhgt9n
1ttsburg vs. Chicago at Pittsburgi CleVeidha '@ AA
dlsnapolis &C Cleveland -
Friiav-Washington vs. Philadelphia az Washingsohn
Ne, York vs. Boston, Polo Grounds, New IV.A'
cleveland VS. Indianapolis, at Cleveland flcsouis ~
Chicago at Pittsburg. -.. Nav
saturday-New- York Boston at Polo OrSGl bington
York. philadelphia vs. W ntbsrS cleveland ys In
dianapolis at Cleveland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

The games at the Po Gro ilds this week ought
10 be unusually interesting TIE Washington team IS
now playing in fine form, ami ouei' 10 make livery
work for the Giants on Monday re day. and eine'-
day On Thursday the New-lOrh aad Boston teams
begin a series of three games In case The Boston
team Will consent or two postponed games may
be played of. The Boston men, however, are not
not likely to consent to any such arrangement, IA
snite of the easy in which they uaIea'ea
IL Giants AT EostOn last week. The schedule OF
Cames i'm the League for the week is as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

After wianglne among themselves for the last
few weeks the Nets haze al Ia dec dcd 10 DIS
band There has been qtrre. aho Y them day
after day until Billy" H0lbeIt, who wa managing
the team though It would be for the best II they
threw up the sponge. If any player mace an error
there would always be one to remind him % It. some
objec ted because they had to play. while Others
found fault If they happened 10 have 90 watch at
the gate. A new team is now under consideration.
which will be managed by Aicssrs. Primrose and
Hobert, and will be called the New-Yo'k Receives.
Besides Holbert, the strongest o. Nets players
will he engaged, namely, LyLC., Casey, uanhlnson,
Jones and Roseman The other positions VIII De
filed up with some of the be-, pulr, Onal players
that are idle. When the Ci2st, not y aging on
the Polo Grounds, the new team 81 play there, and
on sundays at the Long Island grounds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

Gratitude Is a commodity not conspicuous I'm base
ball The troublec Of Catcher Flint, OF the Chicago
club are a case in point Old "sver" has been
well.known figure on the green diamond field for
many years. lie has been great catcher and one
of the malnstays of the Chicags The wonderful
records made by such famous pitchers as McCor-
mick, Cororan Goldsmith and GARRISON were made
with old Silvers" assistance de caught them
all well, and helped them all TO fame. NOW MS
days Of usefulness are impaired, aud not oens as
useful to his club he I'm hygone SaSonSi uc
news comes East that the famous ola calchoI "a W
be released. such faithful service a. tat Po'IoriuyS
by Flint deserves a better reward. II ever an o,i
warrior deserved 10 be retired Oh Poile'oh oiu
silver Is the
The Middle states League clubs are having a hard
time Of It TO keep together Every ;ew weeks
vacancy occurs and a club Is taken In. The
latest club TO drop was the colorcd Gorhams. The
managers of this club said lately that at some places
they did not even get their guarantee Of $50, the
other clubs saving that they could take II out when
they played on the Gorhams grounds
According To letters and kilograms In the possession
OF Umpircs Connolly and Quinn, the International
Leagues secretary is man or peculiar business ideas.
These men have been told 10 report for duty several
times and few minutes later told that they We're NOT
wanted. Connolly was requested To report imms
dately and 20 draw the New-YOrk Club for Sos 70
nav his railroad fare. Connolly followed Instructions
ard after purchasing railroad cket was informed by
telegraph that he was not wanted. II might DO wise
COR The Internationa to look Into the eccentric habits
OF its Secreta.s-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
PLAYING FOR THE PENNANT
THE STRUGGLE BETWEEN THE GIANTS
AND THE BOSTON TEAM.
IMPROVEMENT IN THE GAME WITHIN FEW
YEARs-THE MINES TO BE MATCHED
AGAINST EACH OTHER DURING
THE WEEK

The Giants are scheduled 10 play Just sixteen morg
games home grounds. and those sixteen games NAV
do much TO decide Just where the pennant Will fall
on October g. To win the championship the local
PLAYERS VIII have 10 capture large majority Of these
games. The Giants close their pannant games In The
West this year. which will not help their pennant
chances any. There Is time like the present FIR
the Giants TO close up the gan between themselves
and their Boston rivals. The NEWCOMERS may have
the lead at the close OF the present week and then
again they may be further away from the coveted
trophy than they are at present The League Leaders
meet at the Polo Grounds for three games this week
anu with fine weather the grounds Will be taxed to
their utmost capacity TO accommodate the crowds
should the local players be fortunate enough to win
al three Of these games. then BostOn's race Will
proDaoIy have been won. The Philadelphia manage.
ment and PLAYERS seem to be confident that they will
hhish ahead Of their Boston rivals They are not so
confident OF leading NewYork at the end but say h,,
II the Giants experience another week or two a, h.a
playing. the pennant will 20 TO PHILADELPHIA. "a
break VIII occur in either New-York or Ros,or (,
said Manager Wright yesterday. and look for -.
break TO occur rather thilk It will be IN ~.
Boston team"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

Outelders. also have greatly improved In throwing
in the ball after making hycach In the furthesi
limits Of the field 1t is not unusual for an outneldei
to return the bail line from the extreme Imh
of the grounds the home plate. to catch runner
who has started for home the ball was caught.
Frequently, too the ball reaches the plate In advance
OF tho runner putting him out. few years ago
such throws would have been regarded little short
of miraculous The same observations apply % I'M
provements i'm pitching Formerly the pitcher who
could keep the batter from hitting the ball. no matee
by what degree Of wildness, was considered to De
great player. Such a pitcher in these days Of tn;
game would send batter aftar batter 10 his base on
balls 1t now requires superb control OF the ball with
ability 10 put il the plae as often as II Is HE'S
saly TO do so TO make good pitcher As mt'er o.
fact the curves amount TO less than accuracy for
wild pitcher would lose a game on bas'' on Osiis:
whereas an accurate one. even II ne "he Datlsl
freely gives tho feders opportunity 10 retire the
opposing side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
CONGRATULATIONS IN ORDER.

There was large attendance Of members at the
clubhouse last Wednesday evening. and n general
discussion of one happening which the club Justly
regards handsome feather il its cap. The
discovery was mad by one member and quickly
communicated 10 the others that the only three
Brooklyn members OF the various committees of
do coming Worlds Fair are all members Of tie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

of the many ways in which baseball has improved
during the last few years accuracy in throwing to
bases has been Of the most important in IFS effects
upon the game. Formerly II was not unusual 10
see an infeder throw ball far the first base
mans head, or in the dirt at his feet the sphere IN
either case going far wide Of the mark as to
advance the bascrlnner runners two or more
bases. wild throw first is now so rare THAI
when Is witnessed a universal Oh ~ is exclaimed
from tho grand stand and bleacheries. Indeed, II
throw is even wild to the first baseman 10
step ever little from the bag, the spectators are
astonshed So It Is with the catcher whose throwing
to second now is OF the essential qualifications
Of his position. 1t has not been very long since
a catcher who merely backstop, capable OF
holding the swiftest and erratic delivery, but
entirely unable 10 get the ball to second quickly
and accurately, was held TO be Of sterling worth.
Such catcher nowadays could not find employment IN
even a minor league.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

;. Boston, at Philadelphia :
nc polo Grounds, New-IoTk {;
At Pittsburg (; Cleveland We.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

The training service has had continual strug-
gle for existence, and one would suppose from the
opposition of Congress when asked for an appro-
priat!on that instead Of the service being neces-
sity the officers in charge of it receiving some
private benefit from the appropriation. IL Il on
q small scale CON pared with that Of Great Britain,
for against the hundreds in the American Navy
The British Navy has thousands OF wcl-trained
eamen and apprentices, and because no pains or
money are spared 10 keep up the supply Of we'll
grained petty officers and seamen for its great
, 1889-02-28
Tenching ChIIdrcn to OhcN.

The father Of the best disciplined boy
the writer has rvcr seen says: II never
struck the little fellow. and should hate
worry much to Ecc any one else strike him.
| want him to feel that | am the best
friend he has, and yet that he must mind
instantly because we are good friends. /
think children are nagged at too much,
and told not To do too many things. If
they disobey in some trifling thing moth
ing is said, and so they learn disobedi-
encc. a child should be made to obey
every command, the small and great
alike, but should not receive too many
orders. One disobedience is the father
of another, and perfect discipline is only
obtained by continually insisting ON
obedience. Once a child knows he must
mind he yields readily to authority"
Another good authority submits the
following: Teach n child to mind as
you would teach him his letters. You
don't expect him to learn them all in n
minute, but at a time. Insist on n
child obeying you promptly in some one
particular until he gets IL learned, then
take up something else. and SO on until,
instead of minling once u day MS ut first,
he obcys every injunction. New York
SIM