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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
THE BIG SEIZUhE OF CIGIRS.

The seizure Of 5000 cigars by the Custom House
officials In Philadelphia on Thursday may be followed
within day or two by the arrest OF b. Wassermann.
Of No. sol Broadway, and the suspension OF number
OF assistant weghers. 1t Is charged that the cigars
imported by Mr.. wassermann from Havana had been
underweighed and that saving OF abomt $40 on a
thousand cigars had been secured The members
Of tho cigar trade were the rst TO inform the Custom
House authorities that there be something
In connection with the importation Of the cigars which
this dealer was putting upon the market.
Mr. Wassermann is said TO be- the largest importer
Of Havana cigars In this city Ira Leo Bamberger his
attorney said yesterday Certain competitors Of Mr.
Wasscrmann. out Of spite. and because of personal
controversy with him, intlmated some time ago that
they would Try to get even with him. on nvcstigl-
ton ionnd tha their charges against him wholly
unfounded Mr. WasSerrnann i taking active
steps TO trace the orlgnators OF the SANDER with a
Wow OF beginning actions for damages"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
GRADUITT0Y PROGRAMME At WEST POINT.


West Point, May c7.-The programme OF the annual
examination Of the graduating class at tie Military
Academy, which begins on June !, has been Issued
The academic board will be divided into two commit
tees and will continue the examinations from o a. m
till p. daily Sundays excepted until finished
The first committee will be examined orally In the
order named a. follows The first class In engineering
the second class In philosophy tie third class In
mathematics. the first class in law and, by written
examination the fourth class In mathematics June
/. The second conVittec Will examine orally in the
following order: TIE second class In chemistry, min
crdlocy and gcOocy: the Third class In French the
first class In Spanish the first class I'm ordnance and
ginncry, the fourth class In French. and by written
examination the third class In French on June also
the fourth class In French June . the first class In
Spanish on June 3. the fourth class In English on
Juno 4. the second cla' In DIN regulations June g.
and, by Inspection Of marks In drawings The second
and third classes In drawing. The following military
exercises win take place during the cXamina IN Jane
l, review OF the Infantry June =, heavy artillery drill
with the s'a-coast guns Jun. D. construction OF mill
ary pontoon and other bridges; June 4, drill OF the
cavalry mounted in the school OF the soldier June g.
dril u the cavalry, mouOtca In the school Of the
company June :. dr,ll OF artillery battalion In the
school OF the battery, field artillery; June s. drill
OF the infantry IN the school Of the battalion; June o.
drill OF the infantry In extended order. or what was
formerly known skirmsh drill. and heavy artillery
drill with siege mortars; June 10, dr Of the use OF
the sword and bayonet and military gymnastics The
order OF exercises be changed account OF the
weather for other cliiScs. The first class VIII
be adlaled June H. and the usual hop viii take
place On tEat evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
POSSIBLE rooPRoGr FOR cRrMfyILS.

The decision Of Justice lnrT1ham IN the cases OF
tho Excise Commissioners has evidently suggested
another loophole to convicted criminals TO escape t1e
penalty for their crimes and the result was seen yes
tertay when molten made FOR new trial Tn the
case Of Michael J. O'Conncll. who was convicted OF
nansiaughter In the second degree for causing the
death OF his wife by Kicking her when she was In
delcrte condition. The motion was made on the
ground TIA; since the crime for which O'Connon was
convicted was committed the Penal Code had been
amended by striking the clause making the minimum
penalty for mnrslaughter in the second degree I'M
pt ,onmcnt for year. and left the minimum punish
ment at the discretion Of the judge 20 that he could
maize II for day II he wished. Justice lngrahnm
aid that he did not think the objection good one
but he would look into the matter. He also remarked
that the case of the Excise Commissioners was not
a precedent IN favor OF granting The present motion,
for In this only cue Clause had been sI1ck'h
from the Penal Code and he did not think that thus
would operate repeal the code or To AFFECT cases
which had been begun before It was so amended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
NEGEOESRETURN FROM AFRICA.
TWO MISSIONARIES BRING BACK D;scoURAGlN0
REPORTS OF THE COLoNIsTs.

TWO MISSIONARIES BRING BACK D.SCoURAoIN'
REPORTS OF TIE CoLoNIsTs.
The bark Liberia arrived here yesterday from iAoe1a
and Sierra Leone, after the quickest round-Nlp Oh
record she was only scventyh five days sailing from
this port TO the African coast and back. some'inc'
she is as long that In mailing the outward voyage
Eleven negro emigrants who had gone TO LIBERIA re-
turned on hG. Among the other passengers was the
Rev. sandy Washington oolored preacher from st.
Paul Mlnn who has been In the African wihs on
missionary tour lie reports that he made NUMBER
OF converts. Al place he found village PIE
sided over by chief called King James lie per
shaded King James to como to his first lecture by
giving him tall hat. waterproof coat brought
him Ia the second and lie became converted
Tho Rev. 4. Mccullough OF ST. Paul, who has oech
in sierra Leone for the International Missionary society
VA, also a passenger the Liberia. He gave a
rather di.couragng account Of the negro emigrants
from America living In sierra Leone. ne shys tIiae
siovery practically exists in that place. ana mat thec
i, 200 much rum there for the good OF the cooh''s'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
CHARLES EDWARD Flowers KINDNESS N,
AMERICANS

TO tho Editor Of Tho Tribune.
Sir: am not the only American tourist who will
heartily indorse every word Of your euogv 81 day
or two ago 81 the late Charles Edward Flower, o.
Stratiord-upon.Avon. During my pilgrimage TO the
shakcspearian shrine some years ago, Mr. Flower
literally dragged nc out II my comfortable hotel at
STAFFORD. where the ara called Hamlet, Mac
beth. Lear etc. instead Of Nos 3, and s. and made
me, willy nly." become his personal guest md oil
because ] was an American. lie was n great admlrcr
Of America and Americans, which is nOt n distinctive
trait Of the modern English landhoder: and ANYBODY
high or low. who acknowledged 10 the Stars and Stripes
was always welcome To his unbOundcd hospitality
lou say "tnder austcre dcncanor Mr. Flower
yelled. without being able 10 conceal tenderness Of
heart. gentlcness OF temperament quick npprcc aon
- merit and 81 goodness. and fine sense OF humvr"
How true this Is be gathered from this Incident
Mr.. Flower was my fclow-iravcller on tho Great
western Railway train 60 London the next day. 4
clsar being meat and drinL 70 the average American
asked II he objected 10 smpnng ln the caring.
compartment. lie m wercd am n ,tockholior
and director In hi, railway COMPANY and | INNS, ~.
10 that the regulations all enforced but" with
Il merry twinkle my senses are sometimes r1uVcu-
lently defective" Cf course snlohcd MI the way T.,
London. and laughed u The guanis VIII, conifni
scold the boss, nor me In bis presence.
brooklyn, May u, le9@. BROOKLYN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
FOR CHEIPER FARES TO COMFY ISLAND.

1t reported yesterday that the rates OF iaTe W
Coney Island from Brooklyn for the coming season
would be less than for the last five years II WAS
said that the railroads running TO the beaches rom
Brooklyn were longer bound by agreement as TO inc
rates to be charged as the agreement has eAp'rou.
Accordingly, the excursion rate on the Mammalian
Beach road. from FatbuSh-avc.. was to be reduced
80 cents on the Brooklyn. BAH and West End f0a.
to % cents and the other roads in proportion. Nv
the olcc Of the Long Island Railroad No. lo2 broo'
way yesterday it said that although there was
garn Of truth in the report nothing definite had been
decided upon in regard to the matter IL Is thousnS
however that whatever action has been taken VIII ~
made public today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
EyERs SOLE MORE THAN WAS THOUGHT.

Ferdinand " Ewers. the dishonest clerk Of tho
Corbln Banking COMPANY. was sentenced yes
terday In General sessions by Judge Fitzgerald TO
nine years and five months imprisonment. lie had
pleaded guilty to two charges Of larceny. In an
afndayi: submitted 10 the coat Mr.. Corbin declared
that Ever, hai stolen $1,000 In all. lie had
forged TWENTY-FIVE checks. kept money given him TO
deposit ia bank and had stolen the Sl2350 In cash
the DAY OF his flight.
IL also appeared that Just before he left the city
Ewers obtained some diamond studs and earrings
from Caleb X Colby, iewellcr at No IL JOhn.st., by
promising 10 sell them. Instead. he pavned them for
$50 their value being Sl6l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
PRESIDENT HARRISON AND TIE PEOPLE.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune
sir: The rank and file Of the Republican pariv
have no fault to find with Benjamin Harrison us
Administration has been able honest clean. d.-
tinsW,hod and successful In the history Of orr
country lie has proved himself equal to every tried
occasion. lie has given repeated Illustration OF n
broad minded. generous unmr-an and patriotic
spirit. The people can trust him. The disg1lnHcl
politicians who trying 10 have secretary Hlanc
eat his own words and make himself ridiculous before
the country. are neither Balnc's trucsi friends nor
the truost friends Of the Republican party They
consult their own grievances. not III, welfare Of the
people.
Ii Is no; that Baine's commanding talents ana noble
chaIactcr and distinguished services are not Justly
admired and appreciated by thcm that the mass NJ
the Republican party desire the denomination Of our
present Chief Magistrate II Is because they believe
II wise to leave well enough alone.
To nominate Blanc In the face Of bis repeated dec
arations that. for tic best reasons his name wonld
not come before the convention. would be only In in
ylte the shaft, OF every foe. and Isanek TO mpcrI
the bnghte, opportunity party ever had Nothing
would revive the dropping courage 0. our enemies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
BROWN UNIVERSITY WILL MAKE A fight,
FURTHER EFFORT TO SECURE THE NATIONAL
AGRICULTURAL FUND-THE Y. 81. {. a.
SECRETARIES.

SECRETARIES
Providence, n. l., May 81 (SpeciaD-The Corpora
ton at Brown University now proposes To carry the
controversy the National agricultural funds into
the courts II secured order from tho supreme
Court restraining General Treasurer Clark from pay
ng over tho State Agricultural College the $4,000
now supposed 10 be It's way fom Washlngto
Since the university received the Morrill, fund Of
lsG2. there being agricultural college nj that
time 1t is held by the college people that this later
fund must follow the fro one. The Legislature
thought otherwise The citation l. returna |" On
June . but the state officers being In NcwlOrk al
tia, time. it will probably be continued.
TIE National Conference Of Young Mems Christian
Association Secretaries continued today. Mr.
Whltford Of Rochester, presided. y paper prepared
by r. D. Tagg general eccrctary Of the Evanston H.,
association, read. \ paper read by l.. W.
Mes>cr Of Chicago Delegated Personal Work lis
Necessity and How Organized In the afternoon
II. =. Anderson. acting state secretary Of Georgia,
presided. \ paper by G. X ShuTlcf, general sccTc-
tary Of Denver, read our Obligation 10 the
Social Life Of Young Men: Are We Meeting It - Then
followed a paper on d" How May the Members be Led
10 Improve the Opportunity for Personal Work Which
the Gymnasium An0rdSl" by l.. W. Allen, physical
director Of the Rochester Association At the evening
L~son Charles T.. IIuflbcrt, ~ Pcnn,y lyanla pre-
SIDED, and PAPERS Were read "Our Evangelical
Iass; Its RelaliO 10 the Growth and Pcipctuty
national Committee, and J. T. Barney, Of Springfield,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
THE COURTS.
BITS OF LEGAL NEWS.

Henry Hasey has surrendered T. Brigham Bishop
10 the Sheriff. as he ordered TO do by Judge
McAdam In the superior Court Bishop was I'M
medately admitted bail. lie was arrested In q
suit for false imprisonment brought by Jacob X.
Hatch and he paroled In the custody Of Hal
sey. who was his counsel lalsey was ordered TO
give Bishop up TO the Sheriff a day or two ago. and
he dki not do it at that time. BY delivering Bishop
up lIalsey prevents himself being punished for con-
tempt.
u. Appleton Il Co. have begun Il suit in the United
states Circuit Court against Henry L. Dexter, pres
dent OF the American News Company, for an alleged
infringement Of the copyright to Carlye's work Wo-
ton Rclnfred" The case is one Of the first under
the copyright law.
DR.. James l.. Fshc, by Grant squires, his attorney
has filed a suit for $4,000 damages in the United
states Circuit Court against the Pullman Palace
Car Company. on August q, h. says, he bought
seat In a Pullman car on a Pennsylvania halroad
train for Long Branch. heavy oak vcntilai0r feu
on him. causing injuries from which he suffered
much pain and some mental arrangement. lie hAd
commissions and could not close his Jaws for uhe,
he alleges and his practice much impaired
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
L1SKER UINS From BLACKBCRNE.

THE OPENING GAME IN THE GREAT CHESS MATCH
IN LONDON.
London. May 81 (Spcc'nD.-The great chess matca
between j. II. Blackbune and Emanuel Laskcr
was begun at the British Chess Club to-day. BihcR
burne won the toss and selected for the attack the
Ruy Lopcz an opening much favored by the German
school The partic took highly Interesting turn.
but in the middle game" II became much comph-
Gated Eventually difficult position occurred at a
time when the hands Of Backburnes clock were
dangerously near the hour. and under time pressure
he made some hasty moves, which enabled Lnsker
10 get "A winning advantage, ard the yOung Bcrllner
scored the first game OF the match after fory-eisht
moves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
4 SITE TAINTED FOR BARNARD COLLEGE,
An UNKNOWN FRIFND oIFERs s1oo,ood FOR Il
BlITDING.

Tho hearts = the student, and friends OF Barnard
College were made glad yesterday by the announce
merit that some unknown friend hal offered 100000
for the purpose of putting up college building, II
proper be procured by the college and build
ling begun within four years The site must be
within 1000 feet OF the new location
OF Columbia College at the boulevard and
one hundred and -twenteth-st. This sum Is 10
be paid in four equal annual instruments. beginning
on June !, 1893. The friends Of the college have
resolved to raise the money for that site die In the
attempt.
At the closing exercises OF the collegiate held
NJ No. 343 Madison-ave, yesterday afternoon. the
Rev. Arthur Brooks presided. Addresses were made
by Silas -. Brownell. Hamilton Mabc and the Rev
ljr Eoicrcb Terry. There are about sixty students
in the college and there have been fortyn nppica.
tlons for next years class. The 100000 due the
college from the tavewcaihcr estate has not yet been
maid and the prospective deficit this year Is $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
CHARLES W. ANDERSON DIsCHARGED.

CHARLES W. Anderson. the Customs Inspector AT inc
Barge Office, was again aTaigned before JUSTLY
Grady in the Jefferson Market Court yesterday
afternoon on complaint OF Mrs. Lena Erbsmehi. Ni'
Ebsmeh charged at previous hearing that Ander'0'
stole $500 which she drew from the bank VI
May TO- To Justice Grady yesterday she sad 'H'
money had been returned.
An honorable discharge in writing was then s''A
to Anderson. lie afterward DISPLAYED written con-
fcsslon from Mrs. Eitsmehl which stated th:' , .ne
money she had accused him OF taking she had s'h''
found.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
DID TIE PRIEST COMMIT SUICIDE7
SAID TO HAVE BEEN THREATENED WITH RE-
NOy,I BY CARTrNAL GIBDON.


MovAI. BY CARIrNAL GIBDoN..
Baltimore, May - CspcciaD-Thc Rev. Peter
Chowanicc yOung Polish priest and the popular pastor
of the Church OF the Holy Rosary died suddenly yes
telday morning Ills most intimate friends say that
ne committed suicide and that Cardinal Gibbons alone
knows the trouble that lei him 10 the act when the
priest first came 10 Baltimore In loo1 he was
favoIitc with the Cardinal and the clergy, who highly
praised his work in rapidly building up a large con-
rrccation During the last SIX months however,
Father Chowancc had not been good terms with the
Cardinal. In way unknown T. MS iIlehus nc
had incurred the Cardinals displca'nfe Last Week
II openly declared that the Cardinal intended 10 re
move him from the Church Of the Rosary much against
the wishes OF The congregation. The priest who was
naturally OF happy disposition, became gloomy ana
Respondent and last sunday remarked 10 friend that
he had learned he - be removed from ms charge
on Thursday, but that he would be dead that day
The Cardinal was Informed Of his death before the
notice of removal had been issued. The funeral ar
rangcment were huricdly made, and this morning the
streets about the church packed with people, all
In graf state of excitement over report That Inc
Cardinal had forbidden the funeral Of the priest at
the church Threats freely uttered against the
Cardinal and some of the excited Poles declared that
the priests body should be taken into the church If
the wall had to be torn down. squad OF police
guarded the doors and kept back the crowd y COM
mtce Of the congregation went 10 the Cardinals house.
and in about an hour returned with n burial permit.
A large crowd followed the body 10 Mt. Carmel
Cemetery.
The priest at the other Polish church deny that
Father ChOwanice committed suicide, saying that they
we've with him at the tine of his DEATH and that he
had been Ill for several DAYS. The Cardinal declines
to talk about the matter. The Poles have threatened
the life Of the priest in charge Of Ann street Church.
whom they charge with being the OF the trouble
between the Cardinal and Father Chowanicc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
rorR MORE YEARS OF PROSPERITY.

TO the ltOr OF ne
sir: The editorial in Yesterdays Issue on Ihe
Coming struggle Is timely and sensible. Now. IL all
Republicans VIII read and heed 1t. and govern their
actions accordingly. tho result OF the coming rros''
dental struggle will not be In any douDt' anu 'no
Nation will be assured OF another four years OF unex
or,,.d nrorress and prosperity under the wise and
sofa guidance Of President Harrison and his eicieht
advisers and helpers. Why such should not be ihc
case is question which none OF the critics oil inc
present regime will attempt to answer.
CHARLES Il. BALLARD.
NiddIetnvn springs VI, May ~. 1oO2.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
GAMES IN OTHER CITIES.

Boston NAV 27-Boston started the game To-Day ana
made three runs two earned The first i've LonsNilie
men hit safely Pfeer fora triple and Jennings for nome
run scoring earning 1--we Boston could score no
o,a hut the visitors made three more ond
won handny Attendance. 657. Weather cloudy and
warm. The score
I Ps:is2 3,,js - 9 &c 9 9 9 S-,5
Basehits- Boston T. Louisville Il? Errors-Bosto3 4.
Louisville 8. ptchers-Michoi' and stiatton' Umpire
shcrdas.
Washington May 27.-Only game was played to-day.
the FIRST arranged being prevented by wet grounds Wash
Ineton by hitting Calvin freely while knell was
effective Httsburg mafe three runs on errors by Mill.
gan and Kncll but Miisan made aonement by 'plendd
batting. Attendance. 2.4oo. The score:
y:s.SSss .:S 2 9 3 J % %
p as
played to-day and the latter won both because
Of the home inability to lat. The nr contest WITS
On elcvcnnning one ond the visitors in the last in
uine with hands ou.. The Score
e es's,%Sss . .::::f : g 9 9 9 9 "a
cy COBB ana You're %
MseeSisr
In the second con,es. pitched five for
Nc home team, ana gave way to Mcmahon Attendance.
LAST The
e rH's'%SsS :.:::.:: . 8 90 Q 9
D,sehits.Baiano,e Cleveland H. Errorma;;T e,
hon. Unpie--Maceuar.
Philadelphia, May 2I-"Tim'' Keefc lost his game
to-day. lie made wild throw tc first in the opening
inning otter which Cincinnati hit hard almost will
Attendance. G12. The score:
Philadelphia -.."~ q o-9
Philadelphia o. Cincinnati IS. ErrOrs-Pha.
delphia 8. Cincinnati g. fitehers-keeie and Muanc.
Cmpire-Hurst
SYRACUSE May e7.-1he Syracuse defeated the
Athletics to-day after wellpoyed game. by follow
ing score:
s s,n,s,,s ''.'...'.:,.. Q o.
Basehts-Syracuse O. Athletic 3. Error.-Syraeuse .
Athletic A. Iatteres-Barr and Myers. Green and Gray
Cambridge May % Especially 1.-THE University Of Mich
gan nine which Yale TO yesterday defeated
BY Harvard to-day to in one OF the best PLAYED games
Of the Cambridge season. Highland In great form
ana struck fifteen The following is the score
BY inntnss:
Harvard :;.--~-"o "a
Bethlehem. Nsy 81 (spcciai).-Rain put stop to the
University OF f,nneyivana-Lchlgh game In the sixth ln
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
TYPHTS ScARE ~ LEITE.

Nichols Maritime. Of No. II ThOmpson-st., and
Lena Frank Of 301 East Forty -.ourthst were sent
20 North Brother Island yesterday. suffering from
smallpox. An old man. who said he Edward
Bowers. Of Bl0Onln gdae. was taken TO Bellevue Hos
pital On Tuesday. a policeman having found him Ill
IL Frstave. lie appeared to be suffering mainly
from alcoholism. but OH Wednesday the physicians
thought his symptoms indicated typhus fever. and
he was sent ~ the Reception Hospital yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
FRlrDUIEyr DRIFTS CAsHED ~ THE WEST.

Fraudulent drafts for small amounts being
cashed by banks In western cities The drafts are
signed by J. ,peih. cashier Of the Merchants and
Farmers Bank OF Dayton. Iowa. and are drawn
the Lincoln National Bank OF NewYork City. There
Is no such bank the Merchants AM Farmers Rank
of Dayton Iowa. Thomas l.. Jamos, president
Of the Linz on National Bank that three OF the
drafts have been presented at the bank
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28

BIT TWO WRONGS DO NOT MAKE RIGHT.

TO tho Editor of The tribune.
Sir Your sunday paper reelected severely upon
the traInmen Of tie elevated roads. Having oeeh
raised on The Tribune and Horace Greeley, be-
lIcvc I'm fair play and wish II say that only
few days ago my blood boiled Mt the dominecring
insolonce to n trninInan of passenger on the eNth
ave- line Tho five cent brute riNkcd nothing IN the
encounter while the workman on the platform had
his livelihood at stake. and meekly was cohpchcu
10 take abuse I'm silence The plantation ovelSHrrs
Of old DAYS were not found I'm IN" ranks oil INC
t0lers and their modern Instances are IN the cars
rather than on the platforms OF the "Lp
No. 234 Broadway, May IL. JAMES ADAIR'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-28
TIE RECORDS.
GAMES tod AY.

New.York w.. Chicago at Polo Grounds New'h'fK'
Brocklyn VS.. st. Louis. at Instern PARK BrooKi'h'
Boston VS.. Louisville, at rOston.
Philadelphia Cincinnati. at Philadelphia
Baltimore VS.. Cleveland. al Baltimore
Washington VS. Pttsburr at Washington
TIE Staten Island and Newrerscy athletic club teams
,lav At West New.Brirhton to-day. TIE Manhattan ara
Staten athletic club teams will play at Staten Island
Monday.
The Nc,v.York and Chicago teams viii play at The fco
Grounds to-day Rusie and iutchiso will probably be The
pitchers.