The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-10
SUBURBAN INTELLIGENCE.
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INTERESTING RACE AT THE CURE. CuLUM.-The new
curriculum Of MIR. Brady was again crowded Las
evening to witness a contest between Mr.. J. Adams
the pedestrian, and Mr.. f. H. MessingAr the cham
plon velocipedist. The former esgsGAt 70 wal
three niles while the latter rode five uiiA's on IN
velocipede. The contest commenced at Lai-pas
eight. Adams made the first mile In seven minute
four minutes and fifty SECONDS. Messenger MAO
his frst mile IN four minutes and three sscOnds, an
tue I'VE miles IN twentythree minutes, beatln& BIZ
opponent by one minute and hity seconds. Mr.
ADAMS then walked the fourteenth Of o mile M
twenty-four seconds and was loudly appIauded.
MESSENGER engages TO ride thirteen miles wh1e any
pedestrian in the country ls walking eight miles.
SERIOUS STABBING AFFRAY.-A German named
Leopold Haswander, residing at 223 Railroad ave-
nue., was stabbed IN the side on Sunday night by a
boss carpenter named John R0the so dangerously
that the case may result fatally. It appears that
the assailant was foreman at the erection Of build
ing IN Grand street. which was clown down and
klied one OF the wOrkmen some time ago. A dis
pute arose on sunday night In reference to this case
between Haswander and his assailant In which It
stated That the latter was charged with cupable
negligence, and this so incensed him that he drew
large pocket Knife and plunged 1t into Haswan-
der's side. The wounded man became unconscious
anu u was only IN the afternoon OF yesterday that
the attention OF the police was called to the case.
Haswander Is In very precartous condition. Rothe
afternoon. lie resides at South Eighth street.
USING SLUNG SHOT.-Yesterday afternoon two
suspicious looking young men, giving their names
as Edward MCGEE and James Gallaher of Boston,
but Who 1t Is believed, belong to New York, entered
Murray's shoe store IN Montgomery street, several
times without making any purchase The salesman
called the attention OF Mr.. John Nolan eX-Street
Commissioner to the fact and the latter followed
the suspected characters up Montgomery street,
when they turned back and attacked him. One OF
GfrIfn hmm hnau n xl,,lA
other relled hun TO the ground with slunQ shot.
The assaiiants then took TO their heels but met
ny detective carroll VINO gave chase and with the
brought them to the police station. The slung shot
was found with one OF The prisoners and pawn
ticket for gold watch on the other. Mr.. Nolan was
conveyed 10 drug store, where It was found that
scalp w0uno three inches in length had been In.
aicted The prisoners are held FOR examination.
Hudson City.
POLICE. OFFICER OUTwrrrED-EsCAPE OF A
PRISONER. Officer Sweeny, who had the reputation
OF being one Of the shrewdest officers in Hudson
county. was completely outwitted on Sunday by one
of those slippery customers who fail In strata
gem anc cunning when they find themselves In O
predicament. young lady, 1t appears, was on
visit to her friends at house in palisade avenue
and on Sunday morning she missed her watch. A
complaint was made to Recorder Aldridge, who Is.
sued warrant for the arrest OF John storms one OF
the inmates OF the house. Sweeny, who was en-
trusted with the execution of the warrant arrived at
march along. The man begged q truce TILL he
could put on his boots and Went up stairs, but for
got to come back. he made his escape through q
rear window, and Sweeny had to content himself
with hiding under fruit tree near the house I'LL
daylight yesterday morning, but the prisoner had
gone. 1t was suggested by the authorities that the
ocer apply chalk to his hands in future prevent
his prisoner from slipping through. Storms was
arrested ana taken "a to the To4bs about SIX weeks
Terhnne Co., window shade manufacturers IN
broadway. He admitted mis- guilt but the money
was paid over by his friends and he was therefore
allowed TO depart under bonds to appear for SEN
tence when called on
HObOkcn.
RowDYTsM AT THE ELYslAN FIRLDs.-An efort
will be made to secure the passage OF bill at the
next session Of the Legislature for the annexation OF
the Elysian Fields to HobOken BY such measure
the Hoboken police would be enabled to clear out the
vagab0nds VINO cOngregate there, and whose IRE.
sence is offensive to all respectable citizens. At
present the rOwdies are well aware that they
suit everybody with IMMUNITY so long as they do not
resort to violence The deputy sheriff system Of
serving the peace, when applied to such place as
the EiysiaD Fields, Is little short OF humbug.
ANOTHER ROBBERY AT THE HAMBURG DOCK.-At
three O'Clock yesterday morning boat occupied by
river thieves sailed by the Hamburg dock, and be-
fore their presence was felt they succeeded In re-
moving four bales Of Havana tobacco from the store
to their vessel and escaped The Waterman en-
pOyed at the dock AYERS that he fired several shots
at the robbers as they were moving away, but they
promptly retIrQed the fire and rendered his power
useless The stolen bales were numbered 21s9,
22O, 2Os3 and 1877, and were valued at $780, they
were about to be exported by the European steamer,
and reward q s79!s 2peEsd i2x Their recovery.
YOUNG LADY FATALLY INJURED esterday
forenoon female named Mary Daum aged four
teen years, was looking from her room window on
the second door of the house 6S Washington street.
when she lost her bal ance and feel to the ground
beneath The anrighted parents were standing by
at the time and descended to remove the uniortli.
late creature For some time 1t was thought she
was killed, but signs Of life were afterwards evinced.
Her rgnt arm was shattered, her head severely
crushed and dangerous internal injuries inflicted
physician was summoned, but his aid could In no
way be rendered except In setting the arm. Miss
baum was unconscious at intervals throughout the
Gay and no hopes are entertained Of her recovery.
Newark.
STABBING AFFRAY.-On Sunday night on the
arrival OF the Thomas p. Way at her dock In this
city, row occurred on the wharf which resulted in
a young Frenchnan being stabbed in the head win
knife. The wound, however, Is not dangerous.
No arrests were made.
The Enthusiastically morning the Journey.
men taiors Of this city, with nags, banners and
badges left this city In body OF about 400 to Join
in INSTRUMENTATION of their brethren at New York.
They were in fine spirits ana presented quite re-
spectacle appearance.
THE NEWARK AND NEW YORK RAiLRoAp.-By a
Joint resolution OF the Common Council 1t has been
ordered that the right OF the Newark and New York
Railroad Company to tear up and monopoiize a
street shall De tested through the courts as soon as
posi- be. This is one result OF the trick practIsed
by this railway company on the people.
Waterloo.
ACCIDENT on THE MORRIS AND ESSEX RAIL.
RoAD-A BRAKEMAN KILLED.-A train OF 100 empty
coal was travelling between. Waterloo and Stan.
hope on Saturday evening, when the wheel of one
truck broke and twelve cars ran of the track VIII
liam HYDE, q brakeman, who was seated on one of
these cars, thrown out and instantly killed HIS
body was horribly mutilated. 1t was conveyed to
Pnllpsburg, where the unfortunate man resided.
The other brakeman held fast to the car and thus
escaped similar tate. The regular passenger trains
were delayed about an hour and half. Had the
accident occurred hall q mile further on, where
there Is steep embankment. the result would have
been terrible as all the cars would probably have
tumbed down.
Paterson.
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