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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23
EXCISE L4WS OPENLY VIOLATED.
A LARGE NUMBER OF ARRESTS MADE BY TIT
POLICE.

LARGE NUMBER OF ARRESTS MADE BY THE
POLICE.
Bright and early last Monday morning supenn-
tendent Byrnes called the police captains together at
Police Headquarters. and II was supposed censurcd
them In the strongest possible Language for their
failure TO enforce his stringent orders In cSnd 10 the
Excise law. The Superintendent. IL asserted.
made the captains clearly understand that he meant
to have his directions obcyed to the letter.
body in blue and gold would hear something drop with
n crash Several Of the captains came out Of the
august presence with air Of going 10 instant exc
c,itiOn.
Apparently the effect Of the Supenntcndents nd
monitions has had time to wear away. for yesterday
the rum shop sidedoor swinging open from dawn
to midnight. and every ionor store In the city that
wanted to did a roaring business with scarcely the
pretence OF a disguise In some OF tho lquor stores
tho scout and lookout man were still retained. In
others they dbper1sed with as being no longer
necessary. The better-known liquor stores IN the
Fourth Ward kept up the sign 4" Bar closed In the
windows. or over the main entrance way. while the
crowd steadily fling into the bar from the rear
door, and barcnders worked like galley slaves In the
effort supply the needs OF their customers Third ave
presented much Of It's oId-timc Sunday afternoon Us
pect There were the usunl kinds OF semi drunken
oafers gathered together outside the corner lquor
stores palpobly drunk and staggering ont OF the
shops right under the eyes OF the patrOlman langdy
twirling his club few yards away while children.
beercan in hand. worked the growlcr." 10 the com
plete satisfaction OF the mother father sister or
brother anxously awaiting the issue Of The cxpcdi-
tlon.
As on the two preceding sundays the Nineteenth
Precinct yielded alcoholic and spIrmous sustcrance
sufficient TO satisfy all comers The hotels discarded
the cracker and cheese device and served drinks with
"a calm Of absolute security. All the Well
known liquor stores In Sixth ave. md broadway
showed drawn blinds. but behind the blinds could be
heard the cnk Of glasses and the murrnur OF many
voices.
The police made 1OI arrests follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23
Mr.. BANCROF'S REMOVAL.
THE LATE LIBRARIAN OF TIE STATE DEPART
MENT REPLIES TO Mr. BLAINE

THE LATE LIBRARIAN OF TIE STATE DEPART
MENT REPLIES TO MR.. BLAINE.
Washington, May 22.-Frederc Bancroft has al
dressed the following letter Secretary Blaine In an
swer 10 the statements made by the Secretary In MS
letter 10 the President recommending the withdrawal
of Mr.. Bancrofts nomination Consul to brunswick,
Germany:
Washington, d. C., May p, 1892
Tho Honorable James G.. Blaine, Secretary OF state
Sir: The statements made by you In your letter 10 'he
President recommending the withdrawal Of nomination
as United Consul to Brunswick. Germany. and FUR
Wished by you the the Goth inst demand prompt
answer.
The remarkable tone OF letter f. less surprising
than the that you sign entirely different
ground my removal from that you when first In
terogated my behalf the subject On that occasion
YOU assigned the only OF removal that hal
been absent without perm delivering lectures which
I'm All occupied my time fo but few days annually Are
mn. the new charges contained your letter OF Friday
made necessary by the fact that confronted with
ysur own permis sion TO DO the thing com
planned Oft
IL is a wel-known fact in the Department that 1t
net until severJ days after you had resolved upon
removal and had commissioned my that you b
ran On inquiry the purpose Of finding Justification for
rJur acson which might perhaps alss serve = reply "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23
DEATH OF A POPULAR BALL-PLAYER.

Hubert Collins. the popular player o. the Brooklyn
baseball club. died at his home In Statest., Brooklyn.
on Saturday night from typhoid fever. Collins,
death Is loss TO the Brooklyn club he
one OF the best tatsmen. baserunners and eders In
the profession. lie bright. unassuming. genle-
manly fellow we'll liked by BIS friends and decided
favoritc with every one who patronzes ball games
In Brooklyn. lie leaves wife and child.
Dr. Mclean, the physician OF the Brooklyn club.
has been In attendance upon Collins for two weeks.
and President c. H. Byrne and secretary Ebbcts
constant visitors at his house. Collinss illness took
serious turn Saturday morning aud MIS- Collins, who
was in Louisville. telegraphed for. She viii ar
rive this morning. Collins was taken sick while in
Louisville recently with the Brooklyn team on its
Western trip.
lie advised to return home bnt he insisted upon
remaining with the players and lie accompanied the
team to Chicago. He grew worse when he reached
the Windy City and be lett u fox BrQoklyn. lie USX
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23
rapidly worse and brcathed his last about o'clock On

rapidly worse and brcathed his last about eciocs "a
saturday night. ~
Collins's death was due IN large measure TO
pecu lar accident which happened at Eastern PARK lass
summer, for he has never been the same MAI since.
When runping for fly ball he and Burns, the rsns
fielder, met and their heads struck together IOth
fell 10 the ground unconscious Burns recoveroo
In few days, but Collins was confined to his mouse
for several weeks and 1t thought at one limo thar
brain fever would set in.
Collins was Kentuckian. having been born in
Louisville, twenty eight years ago. lie went Into the
southern League In 1854, after serving brilliant ap
premiership in the amateur ranks, and Joined the
Columbus, Ca team where he stayed during that ana
the following season. lie was signed with the Savan.
nah club in 1886 and made record as fielder, base
runner and batter. His fame sufficient ~ attract
the attention on the Louisville club. and he was
member OF that organization in 1857 and 1885, Prcd-
dent Byrne secured Collins ~ the close OF the latter
season. and he has made an Important part OF tho
team ever since. Collins was Third among League
second basemen, with fielding average 0f .944. lie
made 142 basehits in 1919 games and had a batting
average Of 27S. Collnss regular position was second
base until last fall, when he was transferred TO tho
outfeld
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23
WORK OF THE CENTRAL. LABOR UNION.

There was considerable discussion yesterday afternoon
az the meeting Of the Central Labor Union about the
troubles waiter. with a. W. bennett the proprietor
Of a restaurant In Park Row. Many unpleasant things
were said Of Mr.. bennett and his methods. The employ
mcnt OF young women NJ low wages vas especially de-
nounccd A committee Of five delegates appointed 70
call on tho Rev Charles II. farlhurst and ask him
to make thorough invest cation OF the manner In which
the restaurant The committee Il composed
II the following delegates: Varney, HARRISON Sweeney
Archibald and B-sert Ia the discussion that pecci'I
appointment Of the committee George Narney OF the
Tin and Sheet Iron workers Union said that he believed
Dr. arkhur.t had accomplished more real good than No
would ever be- credited with.
An acrimonious discussion occurred In the early part
Of the meeting when the credentials Of Robert Bs'crt a.
delegate for the United Clothing Cutters Union were
pcscntcd Mr. Bllsscrt. who founded the Central Labor
Union eight years ago, l. now the owner OF norhH
adjustment IN upper Broadway II was said by James
T. Archibald that II Mr.. Bsscrt admitted as dele
gac dangerous precedent would BE- established, as he
was no longer q worklngman, but employer. Mr. his
answered he would wpe bosses from the lace OF
the il he could he found 10 impossible 10 change
existing conditions lie reminded the delegates mat
he was active in founding the Central Labor UhOh ana
that he always made 1t point TO speak ac us May Day
while Mr.. Archibald longer ago than
lat Sunday said that he would have spoken Mt the la,
May Day OF the Central Labor Union for
200. Mr.. Bsscrts entails received.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23
rrxawiY r01srs p,>H cy 4 FERRrBolT.

John McFuil driver % a car on the Forty second st.
surface raj. no u: hitch team Il horses to
car Jus. 0gt .tr tn Forty second ST. stables shortly
after Ocllgh Yesterday afternoon, when they broke
away from liza and started a gal0p toward
The fcr- hcr e. about hundred yards away. The
WcchaHa II fcIIybeat Mdlow. crowded with paSsen-
ccr,. WIS waiting 10 60 out ~ the horses started
II th,ig run. The horses. frantic with excitement,
dashed through the entrance and - the frryh
There was Il scream OF fright from the pa,sc gers.
who rushed or jumped for nm. place OF safety. The
horses gallOpcd through the wag N cabin and went
hcadong at n small buggy. belonging to Dr. J..
Parker Pray who, with Mrs. Pray, seated In ii.
They had time to jump out OF the buggy before
the horses caromcd against the vehicle smashing the
right side OF IL to atoms and covering DR.. and Mrs
PRAY with splInters OF wood. They were badly
shaken, but otherwise not injured Then thu horses
were taken back TO their stables and the Mdl0w pro
ceedcd on her journey 30 Weehawkcn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23
Bipr1sT ANNIVERSARY MEETINGS.

ph,.delubia. NAV % (spccaD.-Thc series Of Baptist
orrivorsaries which take place In this city this week.
hcan this afternoon with the Introductory service q
the fifteenth annual meeting OF the women's Bapuss
Home Mission society In Grace Temple Church. MIS-
/ n Grouse Of Chicago. the president OF the society,"
presided The annual sermon was preached oy tns
Rev F. D. Burr. OF Boston. Addresses We're maze ~
Mrs. NJ A. Ehlers and Mrs j. r Moore missionaries
TO the colored people OF the south' serlnons W..
ao,oa TO- ,v I'm MANY OF the Baptist churches -
his city by ministers who have been in attendance
the BAPTIST Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23
ADMIRAL FlRRlGUT'S GRiVE DECORATED.

The Naval Post and Farragut Association yesterday
decorated the grave OF Admiral Fnrragu in woodlawn
Cemetery. The services and ceremonies Usually OBJ
served ut the funerals OF naval officers were carried
out In the evening these organizations, together
with the Bostwick Cadets. met In the Emanuel BAPTIST
Church. at Su"olk and Grand sts.. for memorial ser
Vices The exercises consisted OF prayer by Chaplain
sheldon addressc, by CAPTAIN Osborn and b. +. Jud-
son, and a sermon preached by the pastor " the
church, the Rev. samuel Altman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23
GAMES ON THE DIAMOND FIELD.

Louisville May Notwithstanding the threatening
weather between 1000 and 5000 people saw 1e Cin.
cinnatls shut the Colonies to-day. II was pitchers
battle Int Meakims widness and errors critical points
did the business. Browning. who has been signed oX
Cincinnati played centre. field for them. Score:
Louisville ......-..O " ~
Basehits-Louisylle g. Cincinnati g. Errors-Lousyluo
g. Cincinnati 9. Pitchcrs-Meakim and Chamberlain. M
pre-Em-le.
Milwaukee, May 22-yerson's superb pitching won the
game for the Brewers In the face of numerous errofs
Score rflN-
indianapolis ..........1 o -Cd
Hits-Mlwaukee ., indianapolis 4. Errors-Miwuhkee
8, indianapolis 4. Batteries-tersOn and krieg NsSle
and Sullivan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23

The race for the Eastern League championship Is
close and interesting and last weeks games maize sew
crnl important changes In the positions OF the ciuos'
ph,,delphia and Ncw-Iaven have DROPPED back wfhie
tho Providence and Albany teams have forged to the
front The Buffalo team IS clearly outclassed, ana
efforts should be made to strengthen the nine before
IFS friends desert the Bisons. The record to date Is Us
follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23
REDUCED RATES TO REPUBLICAN NATIONAL
CONVENTION. TO BE HELD AT MINNEAPOLIS.

For the accommodation Of delegates and visitors to
the Republican National Convention at Minneapolis
tho Pennsy lvania Railroad Company will sell excur
sion tickets Minneapolis and return, June to s. In
elusive valid to return until June o. at 1871 so from
New York. and prop0ronate rates from other stations
Tho superior facilities. short route and fine equip
ment Of the Pennsylvania Railroad suggests this route
- the popular one to the Convention. "a .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23

The Forsiham College and Tiger teams had eamc
nj Poriham yesterday, the amateurs playing WIN .'e
same dash and spirit as II the diamond had oeeh ury
and the sun shining It's brightest The college boys
outprayed their opponents at every point and won
easily But one hit made of Roachs curves.
The
ror,nam College. 3 oiY9
Earned runs-Fordhan College 8. First base BY er
-or.-todham College Z. Tigers 2 1ft on osssIfosa
nam College O. Tigers First base on bIy-on hoach
= on Ramsey OF Walsh 2 Struck ourBy Roas e. :.
SULTAN McCavertv. sacrifice hit-Loy1ly Stoiea
bss,.~fiyan Carnody Rourke, Roach MCCAIN, i Dunh'
Ward Double pays-Sheehan Dunn ana Ward hDoch'
t"rruson and McCsrerty. Hit By pitcher-Snith, Ne
rano wild pitchos- Ramsey |. wash Z, Scully l. m
tire-Sweeney. Time Of gane-1 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23
GAMES TODAY.

Boston va New.York. at Boston. - . ,,
Broot yn vs. Washington, ut Eastern Park. Brooklyn.
baltimore ". Phadclphii, at baltimore
Ilev,llnd " Louis. at Cleveland
Chicago Vs. Pittsbulg. at CHICAGO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23

As there hftytwo vacancies In the grade OF
second lieutenant I'm the Army, with fair prospect
Of two or three more and there only sixty two
members Of this years graduating class at the Military
Academy. with the possibility Of slight decrease In
the number OF those who Will meet the final require
ments tlerc will be- fewer graduates than usual this
wear 10 begin the service IN the Army additional
second lcutcnauts, and 10 be compelled 10 awnit
vacancies IN the various regiments 10 secure assign
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23

The Empire State Exprcss-fastest train m the
world-now leaves New-York at 40 Q. u. instead OF
Q. ". %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23

As Il left the House. the Army Appropriation Dill
contained IA provision cut of the extra pay allowed
by existing law g officers Of the Army acting as req
mental san or aids TO general officers. but the senate
objected to such petty and unjust economy ara re-
stored the extra compensation heretofore authorized
At the Inst meeting Of the conerr-es on the bib the
members from tho House partly r'ccird from their de-
mands and a compromise which permits the class ~
officers referred 10 willie - acting to receive the
mounted pay Of their grades was agreed upon by
virtue ~ this compromise officers OF tho Infantry while
acting as saI officers will receive extra compensation
for their special services. but Officers OF the cavalry
and artillery viii lot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23

rho cuban Giants and Port Jervis teams played Mt
,b. Long Island grounds and, considering the weather
= good sized crowd was present. The Cuban Giants
dld the better alnround work. and won by the fol-
lowing score:
cA c,p,s ............... O-G
Port JerNts. .-'..-'''.'--
Wis : Cuban Giants First 6a.e on srro wh, uoan
,r,,t. Rase balls-ON Nice T. OF WhyVe =
S,rmck ont-Ry Nice l. by Whyte g. stolen oaseS-poyd
I,rrisoH 3 Icno . Barton 3, Nelson Douglas Sacrl
~ 80, iocIson Passed bals-tioodfellow ,, Jackson
III by pitched bn-IIarrison, Roseman Cmpire-Pa1sA
T,ne ~ game-l 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23

The Burcau Of Ordnance OF the Navy Department
has Ind an illinch mortar manufactured from an
II inch smoothborr gun. and II has been shipped to
the Indian Head Proving Grounds for firing shells
with high explosives. The first shells 10 be fired from
this mortar viii BE- filed With about 100 pounds OF
cmmensitc. and fitted with fiSe OF det"nhuhs
mi xture devised nj the Naval Torpedo school. The
shells are 10 be propelled by charge Of powder. Win
sufficient air snare In the chamber 70 give maximum
pressure Of about eight tons square inch, ana a
muzzlc velocity Of about 900 foot seconds 70 the
shells, The idea has long prevailed with number
u Naval officers that large quantities OF hlsh eN-
plosvcs can be safely fired from the ordinary powder
guns and detOnatcd impact; and although there
have been experiments IN this direction which nave
tended ~ confirm tic safety and Importance Of this
practice those experiments have been carefully
conducted and recorded and II l. the Intention of
The Navy Department In the proposed tests To give
the subject thorough and systematic trial, and the
results arc awaited with great Interest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23

That the Navy Department may experlenc" no delay
in advertising for proposals after July !. and that It's
record for all tho promppc-s compatible with accn-
4,cy NAV be nsntained. the bureaus OF Construction
and Repair and steam Engineering have ALREADY begun
the preparation Of rough estimates relating to IN" plane
specifications and ~ the srmOrcd cruiser provided
f,r I'm both The House ard senate Naval Appropriation
bills and resembling I'm most RESPECTS tho Nc" YORK.
now nearing completion at the Cramps works. ir'la
delphIa Tho proposed boiler FOR the new snip VIII
Do tho largest for the pressure 81 steam ever De,
sncd In This country cpting I'm the CuDard
steamer building in Englsnd-n tiro world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23
ARMY AND NAVY NOTES.
PLANS FOR ADMIRAL WALKER.
LEGISLATION AFFECTING BOTH BRANCHES OF
THE SERVICE.

tBY IELEGRArU THE tribune.
Washington. May 22-Acng IcarAdmiral WALKER
commanding the Chicago and Atlanta tile two remain
ING vessels Of what was known n the squadron Of
Evolution. having been detached from command OF the
south Atlantic station. will in few days arrive IN
New York. where he Is directed TO report with the
Chicago and Atlanta. II Is known that Adiif'fsll
Walker desires 10 be detached from his command, nav
Ing been at since October. 1853 ana much Spccuia
lion as TO his future is INDUCED In. ana. although NJ
orders have been issued In his case II Is thought t
he viii be detailed as the chairman Of Lighthouse
Board relieving Rear Admiral Grecr-a duty winch
Admiral Walker himself has said would be agreeable
should this report prove true, it is believed That The
remaining vessels OF the squadron of Evolution VIII
be assigned to the North Atlantic station under com
mand of Rear Admiral Gherardi until next fall wneh
il is probable that Admiral Gcrid himself, VINO mas
been in command of the home squadron since February
1889, will be detached.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23

one feature OF the Naval Appropriation BILL recently
amended and passed by the senate and now In CONFER
ence Committee. which has escaped particular au"h-
ton but which Is one Of much Importance 10 the
Navy Is that which authorizes the Temporary enlist
mcnt OF sufficient number OF men for use on the yes
scls available for participation In the Naval review
provided for In the act creating the WORLDS Fh'r TINS
authorization Of additional cnllStmcntS relieves inc
Navy Department Of great anxiety and embaraS'-
ment concerning its ability 10 man the sihps during
the review According to the Senate amendment re
lating to the temporary Increase Of men which IL Is be
lievcd the conference will accept. the number Of mon
Is not pIovid for but 10000 less the cost OF repro
ductiOns of two OF the carveS i made available for
the purpose. and by It's judidons expenditure the
amount will be- enough to uniforms and train
the necessary number OF extra men. which VIII DO
about two thousand. In view of past experience In
such cases. Naval authorities are OF the opinion mat
this Temporary increase Of enlisted men Will, upon
the close of ceremonies connected with the Naval
review and when the necessity for such increase
properly TO man the vessels OF war participating
is practically demonstrated. become q permanent IN
crease aud provision for this additional number oi men
lie hereafter made in the annual appropriation Dill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-23

Whether the Revenue Marine hcrVIce + 70 VocUnr'
part OF the Navy Is an open question. but that the
pcvenne Marine sllaIl have It's military efficiency In
creased The Secretary Of e Treasury is vigorously de-
tcrmincd. and to accomplish that end he has issued
orders directing commanders OF revenue cutters 10
have target practice with the service rifle and ne
vover twice during each quarter and with the great
guns once during each quarter, and to report quar-
te,ly to the Department the result OF such prlcuce
ms well as the kinds and number Of Infantry cxer
cses held on board ship or on shore
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-08-22
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

Crabs are plentiful in Elk river
Ell,ton. Md, has am athletic associa.
tion
Elkton public schools viii reopen on
September l.
The Big Elk creek has been stocked
with black bass
Several new buildings are being
erected in Lewes
The interior of Lewes NJ, f. church
is being remodeled.
The streets of Elldon Md, are to be
very much improved.
The life saving station men will re-
sumo their duties on September l.
The dry weather is cutting short the
vegetable crop of the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland
Harry J. Cooper has purchased he
William Eugene Bddle property in
Chesapeake City for $3.50
The EllSton, Md. merchants have com
hined and raised the price of graduated
sugaGo-siX cents pound.
Captain James Pugh, highly respected
AltlANu Oh AAlh Nttkt AtNl county Nlu., rs
dead. He was % years old
Joseph Kline, of Philadelphia, has
purchased from Edward W. Taylor the
kirkpatrick farm in Cecil county for
$1,000
An Aberdeen, (Md..) boy named Ben
nett H. Barnes, is i'm the Pasteu rInstitute,
~ Y, being treated to offset the bite of
a pet cat
-Four horses from William NJ. Sing
erly's Elkton stock farm are being
trained ON the kite shaped track at
kirlwood
North EAST Iron Hall members arc
very much exercised over the tribula-
lions of the order and fear that they
will lose their money
The pressure of water from the Elkton
water works is sufficient to throw n
stream of water through 300 feet of
hose, one inch nozzle, l35 feet
w f. Burns. of Havre de Grace. "a
former Cecil countian has brought suit
against a Baltimore firm i'm the sum of
$40. 600 for alleged heterogeneous of his
road cart patents
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-08-22
DOUGHERTY WHIPPED.

The Local Celebrity" Assaults ninth
Ward Man But Finds Waterloo Ina the
Fourth.
shan Dougherty, the Democratic
renegade who gave Governor Reynolds
private letter TO Receiver John Il. Dickey
into the hands of Solomon Jersey, of the
Daily Republican, was whipped
for his action by number of
men who had congregatcd at
Fourth and King streets late on Sat
urday night He took his punishment
as gracefully as he could under the cir
cumstances, and ended the evening of
fun and notoriety by getting gloriously
full
Earlier in the evening he had some
trouble with leading Ninth ward Dem
cratic worker and Knocked him down
twice
"Shan' Dougherty was seen by an
EVENING JoUKNAL reporter this after.
noon and the much talked Of man ap-
preached him and said
j want We TO d'ny that story about
hidin' pipe that has been published.
Twhole thing was made up by that -
Witsull and its a lie and he's a liar