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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

The Book Commit,ee Again I'm Session.
The Methodist Book Concern AFFAIRS have assumed

The Book COmmit'ee Again I'm Session.
The Methodist Book Concern affairs have assumed
more troublesome II not more serious, aspect, and
the fun Book Committee have been called together
to make some final and Satisfactory disposition OF
the case. majority OF the members OF the COM
mtee sat yesterday In secret session at sos Rroad
way. and the absent members are expected here to
day. The present trouble arises in this wse:-Tne
subcommittee having failed to appoint experts to
make the necessary examination q the books and
accounts OF the Concern during the administration
Of Or. Thomas Carleton, the agent, that gentleman,
after the committee had adjourned, appointed three
weI-Inown men to do this work, and they have
been engaged in IL for three months or more. As
soon as Dr. Lanahan the assistant agent learned OF
their appointment, he demanded the right to select
a fourth one, which demand was denied because,
among other reasons given, he had had three ex-
perts for thirteen weeks examining the books in
search OF the alleged frauds, and he could submit
the result their abors to the present experts II he
the character OF the gentlemen being a sufficient
guarantee that they VIII render true decision
Sec declined 'H HIS u counsel Consisting ting Of Mr. G. G.
Reynolds, Rev. J. NJ Buckley, Mr.; John a; wright,
additional accountants. Their request was also
denied by Dr. Carleton for the reasons above given
and others additional. Then the question was
brought into court by Dr. Lanahan SUNG for
mandamus to compel Dr. Carleton to allow him the
use OF the books or the concern and TO restore to
him certain rights and privileges of which he
declares himself to be deprived. The case has been
before Judge ngraham in the Supreme Court for the
past Two weeks and Is set down Tor Anal hearing
next Monday.
Meantime the chairman OF the BOOK Committee,
DR.. Bingham being IN town couple or weeks ago
other business and hearing or the turn of AFFAIRS
called the committee together to consider what was
best to be done. The two agents cannot get along
IN this way, like cat and dog, ana other viii
probably be temporarily relieved from duty.
The committee, being III session, will take BILE
Clark. They may decide to re ume the trial OF the
charges against the Book Concern and against Dr.
Lanahan, which were SO abruptly terminated In the
beginning OF the year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

Election Of Directors Yesterday-The Uptown
People 10 be Made Happy mt Last.
The first step toward the speedy construction OF
the viaduct Railroad was taken yesterday by the
election OF the board OF directors who will have
the control Of the great work until 1t is completed.
The incorporators met in the Governors Room,
City Hall, about noon, and William r. Travers was
selected As the chairman. He explained the object
for which they mad been called together, and the
election for directors then gone through with,
with the Following result
Alexander T. Stewart, A. Oakley Hall,
William ii. Tweed, John Jacob Aston,
August Belmont, Peter Il. Sweeny,
Charles A. Lamont Levi P. Morton,
James +. ID. Laner, Hugh Smith,
Frank n A. Osgood. William T. Blodgett,
William Butler Duncan, Richard O'Gorman,
John j. Bradley, Jose r. Navarro,
Charles L. Tiffany, Henry Smith,
william X. Travers Edward II. Wesley.
John y. Jones, Wilson q. Hunt,
Richard b. Connolly, John Taylor Johnston.
Henry Hilton.
The meeting then adjourned till Monday. There
can be no doubt now that these directors will
at once put themselves together TO carry out to a
successful end the grand scheme upon which de-
ponds IN the great part the future prosperity and well
fare OF the upper portion OF the CITY. The names OF
the directors CHOSEN sufficient guarantee that
there will be no halfway measures In their proceed
ings, and that unnecessary delay Will be allowed
10 Interfere with the speedy prosecution OF the work.
Mr.. Sweeny, who was chosen one OF the directors,
exerted himself TO his utmost during the last session
OF the Legislature to satisfy the demand Of the peo-
pie for some real practical means by which tnetwo
ends OF the island could be brought as II were,
within half hours distance OF one another. He
lent his influence To tine passage OF the Viaduct bil
and now that he has been made director OF the
road there Is certainty that 1t Will not prove like
many OF rhe schemes which have been heretofore
countenanced by the observation-disclosures and OF
no earthly good TO anybody.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26
TINE LONG ISLAND WOODS iBLAze.
Two Villages Hemmed In by Fire-H0use

Two Villages Hemmed In by Fire-HOuses
Destroy ed-One Man Missing.
The Long Island forests are again on fire; this
time nearer TO the north sIde On Wednesday the
woods at waverley caught fire and continued to burn
until the woods al Lakeland were reached. The fire
burned furiously, and men. women and children
fought IL bravely, bus were compelled to recede,
now and then, owing to the intense heat and smoke.
Several thousand acres were burned over. Four farm
houses and barns destroyed Cattle pasturing In
the woods had a narrow escape, and IN one instance
q valuable bull was burned TO a crisp. One man
VINO was lighting the flames In the middle OF piece
OF woods Is missing, and 1t is feared he has been
burned to DEATH These fires or late have not been
caused by locomotive sparks, but by the work OF
some mscreant the less in TINS Instance VIII
reach 900 $4,000.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26
RUfFliNlsm IN WILLIAMSBURG.

Yesterday afternoon gang Of Williamsburg
roughs amused themselves by throwing stones at
some workmen employed on new building In
North Second street. While doing so they succeeded
In smashing the skull Of Albert Grocer, working
man, with paving stone. Mr.. Grocer was removed
to the South street station house. and received snrR
cal aid. His alleged assailans, John Denton, was
arrested by Captain W0glom, and locked up In tho
same station house.. Mr.. GrOcer's injuries are nos
Dellevod - ~ Of 4 fatal nature.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26
PRODUCE EXCHANGE ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting OF The Produce Exchange was
held yesterday afternoon, Isaac II. Reed, President
III the chair; Edward G. Rice. Secretary. The re-
port OF the Board OF Managers ratying the revised
bylaws was adopted, and the new bylaws are now
In force. The Treasurer reported the balance on
hand June 1870, sl,2j2; received since for meIn
bershp, sl0,65O; from assessments, S4,75s: from
sales of market reports $685.. Total $l7590. Dis
buTsements Tor rent, salaries, teegraphs &c,
d4o5 Adopted. Tne President stated mat 81 200
had been PAID IN and the amount for membership
should nave been $l7, 0O0 but tie old Board had APP
propriatcd $3.50 TO meet its arrears. The report Of
the Board or Managers OF thirty-wo meetings was
adopted. The estimates for the ensuing year
amount 10 $4,000. committee TO nominate on
FOR the next year was appointed and the Board
adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26
WOODS ALONG TINE HUDSON ON FIRE.

POUauKEEPsIE, May rs, 1871.
The fires on the Snandaxen Mountains are In
creasing fearfuly. Yesterday Edward Lane, or
PhGnica. lost S., 900 worth OF logs. Up the Hollow
Tree branch 1000 acres OF woodland have Deen
destroyed. Joseph Risey loses $1,000 worth OF
logs. In some places the names run along nifty
fepf hiQh.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26
ONE or THE MYSTERIES EXPLAINED.

One OF the skull cracking mysteries which Coroner
Keenan, mas had under Investigation was yesterday
cleared up. On1cer Monohan, OF the Sixth precinct,
testified that shortly before three O'Clock on the
morning OF The nth instant he saw the deceased,
William Ryan, fall heavily on the pavement In front
OF II Park street and removed him to the station
that he heard neavy fail on the sidewalk and look
Ing out saw Ryan lying there the oicer being over
him. This testimony showed c0nCio1ively that
and thus ends the caca
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26
THE CAMBRIDGE CITY RACES.
CAMRRII

CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind, May 25, 1871.
the spring races will commence on June / and
continue three days Great preparations are being
made, and large attendance is expected. The
track is In fine condition. Twenty horses are
here in training, and others arriving daily Some
OF the best horses in the West and south will be
here, and as last time If not the fastest ever made
In the West. will be made this track during these
races.
There are seven railroads divergng from this city,
and II is understood that halfare Will be furnished
10 those wishing to attend the races.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26
OUTlAwRY IN MISSOURI.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May Is, 1871.
Information from Douglas county represents that
the house Of John Hatfield was surrounded on the
night Of Monday, the ed, by party OF men, VINO
fired several shots into IL. Aftef daybreak Hatfeld
discovered two OF his assailants and shot and
wounded them subsequently Hasfield gave HIM
self up, and while being taken to the county seat III
charge OF an officer he was overtaken By several
men and Killed. his body being ridded with bullets
Three attempts had been made ON Hatneld's lifo
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

on Belle Strickland second, Ed White third, on q
break As they went around the turn Nonesuch
drew clear OF Belle Strickland and led one engLn 70
the quarter pole In thirty seconds, Ed Wnie
second, having his head In front OF Belle
Strickland, who broke up just before reaching
that point. Going along the backstretch Nonesuch
trotted away from the Others and was Tour lengths
ahead at the hafme pole In liza. She kept IN front
70 the end, winning the heat by four lengths. Ed
Whre was second four length ahead OF Belle Strck-
land. Time OF the heat 2:2SH. Nonesuch won the
first prize, Belle Strickland the second and Ed
White The third premium. The following is o
SUMMARY.
POINT BREEZE PARK, Philadelphia, May 25.-Pre-
MUM $1,000 for horses that had never irotted
better than 226-sl200 10 first, $500 20 second and
$500 20 the third horse mile heats best three In fve
in harness.
William b. Smith entered Oh. IN. Nonesuch.. l /
r. j. Moline entered oh. m Belle strickland. Q 8
f. G. White entered b. g. Ed White ......... 2
Budd Dooe entered ch. m. Idol. -. ......... dis.
Thomas 5. Carpenter entered blk. s. Thomas
Jefferson. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. DIR.
TIME
Quarter. HGlc Nile.
First heat. .......... 37Is 1:12H 2:27S
Second heat. ........ 50 l:l5 2:30si
Third heat. ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26
THE ST. LOUIS RACES.

ST. LOUIS, MO-, May %, 1877.
Thoroughbred horses are beginning to arrive for
the June meeting at the Abbey Course in this city,
The principal of these races will be the Turf
Congress post stake race four mile heats for S. 500.
II is expected that there Will be five starters for this
stake.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

Ku KLUx IN CoNNECTICUT.-Avery Morgan, OF
Waterford. who has made himself very obnoxious
20 the people OF that vicinity, was visited by q gang
OF thirty men, all disguised on Tuesday night, the
10Th Tbey were about TO treat him To coal of tar
and feathers, when ne escaped from the house In
his night clothes. The meb then tore down MS ver-
his horse flying up the road with IN immense wash
boiler attached 10 his TAIL pulled down the fence In
'front.' OF the house, overturned the outbouses and
then dispersed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26
RACING IN CANADA.
TORONTO, May %, 1877

TORONTO. May %, 1871.
Yesterday, being the Queens birthday, was cele
brated throughout the Dominion as q general holi-
day. Races took place at Kingston and Whtby.
The attendance was large and the sport was good
The Queens Plate OF fifty guineas was run for at
Kingston, and was won by Fisher and Carson's De-
m. Floss.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

NEW ENGLAND YACHT MATTERs.-The first re-
gatta OF the Lynn Yacht Club the present season wH
take place on Saturday, June 3-a scrub run, open
10 boats Of the cub only. day or two since som6
Of our yachtmen, with their crafts, lett for point
down the harbor In quest OF ballast. They made the
point but came back without the ballast; at least So
IL Is repOrted.-Lu7ln lMdsS.l KepOrteT, Man ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

The sixth public meeting or the West Side Asso
citation viii be held this evening at the Apollo Rooms
Twenty-eight street. Fernando Wood and H. c.
Van Worst Will deliver addresses.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26


The Western Union Telegraph Company's steamer
william orion, intended for laying and repairing
cables IN the vicinity Of New York. successfully
launched from the shpyard OF G. j. Poillon at the
foot oil Bridge street. Brooklyn, yesterday afternoon.
Oflcer Bernard Engerman, OF the Eighteenth pre-
cinct. appeared at Essex Market yesterday morning
for Andrew Boardman, of o46 Sixth street, who had
been stabbed in the thigh ana back by George Dom
nelly, aged sixteen. Of $40 East Twelfth street.
Boardman was removed to Bellevue Hospital, where
nc is lying now fatally injured. Juoge Scott held
Donnely TO await result OF injuries.
Francis J. Goodrich residing at the corner OF
Twenty seventh street and Sixth avenue, was yes
terday charged by Messrs II. b. Canin h Co. with
.'liftlng" dozen pairs OF KID gloves and three
boxes OF pearl buttons, all OF the value OF $40 so.
The defendant is only seventeen years OF age, and
when he was brought before Judge bowling stated
he was a clerk, living with his friends. He was
held to answer IN $4,000.
Cornelius Shenield. lad, sixteen years OF age
residing at No. sl5 East Thirteenth street, was
brought before Judge Scott at Essex Market yester
day morning, on complaint of Matilda Eldridge q
child about eleven years DID, who said that Shefield
came into the room where she was, while her
parents were out and attempted TO outrage her.
She made much noise. however, that the young
brute was compelled to deslst. He was held to
answer.
On the 9th inst Thomas H0uston, "a man sixty
years age left his home In Hoboken, N. j. to cross
the North river in small boat. When on the 10 OF
OF the Eighteenth street his boat was run down by
the lighter Elizabeth Wasnburn and Houston was
drowned. Search was made Tor the body, and yes
terday 1t was found floating in the dock foot OF
Twenty-irst street,. aud sent to the Morgue. Mrs.
Houston identified the bndy as that OF her husband
and asked permission from Coroner Young to re-
move the remains to her home. An inquest viii be
held on the body.
The kind hearted ladies IN the city who have been
making preparations for Decoration Day still con.
tinue to work with zeal in their patriotic underrak-
ing. All who desire to cooperate can readily DO SO
by sending money to any OF the ladies OF the COM
mittee, whose names have been already published
In the HERALD. Yesterday In the tent put up IN
Union square for the reception OF flowers. quite q
number OF beautiful eZotics and fresh flowers from
suburban gardens were presented. There IS a
poetry about the custom OF strewfng flowers on the
soldiers graves, but there is nobler idea IN the
on a vpar a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26
NEW YORK CITY.

The following record win show the changes In the
temperature for the past twentyfour hours in
parlson with the corresponding day Of last year,
Indicated py the Thermometer ut Hudputs phar.
macy, HERALD building, corner OF Ann street,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

The Department of Public Parks announce that, II
the weather he fine, there will oe music by the Gen.
al fark Band at the Battery this evening" from six
To eight o'clock
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

Jocob schlam, a German, sixty years OF age, was
yesterday found dead in bed at his residence No. II
Forsyth street. by oficer McCauy or the Tenth pre-.
cinct Mr.. Schlam Is thought to have been dead Tor
two days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

The trustees OF the Protestant Episcopal Theolo-
gica Seminary were In private session yesterday,
Bishop Potter presiding, and discussed the cues
ton, "Wno should ill the vacant ProfessOrship In
the Seminary without any definite conclusion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26


First Hedf.-Much tine was cut 10 waste by Idol
breaking fifteen times and thus preventing the start
until the sixteenth attempt, wnen Trey got away
pretty wen together. All the horses broke the
turn. AT the quarter pole, which was passed IN
thrty-seyen and half seconds. Belle Strickland
led two lengBhs; Nonesuch second. Tour lene tbs
ahead OF I'D White, who was full distance in front
OF Idol, the latter being entirely out OF the race as
she would not trOt at all Gong down the back
stretch NoDesuch closed Belle Strickland, anu at
fbe hall mile showed her head IN 'front.' The time 10
this point was Il21s. Ed Wnte at ts point was four
lengths behind. ON the lower turn Nonesuch
opened gap OF -four lengths 10 the three-quarter
pole, and as she turned into the hOmestretch was
taken IN hand and came lesureiy home winner Of
the heat by threc.engtns, Belle Strickland second,
four lengths Ia front OF Ed White, Idol distanced.
Time OF the heat 2;27ts.
Second Hed The horses had very fine start az
Ghe nrst attempt and Aonesuch soonltOOk the lead
ana showed the others the way 10 the quarter pole,
An thirty elght seconds. AT the hall mile pole she
was Two lengths ahead OF Belle strickland. who led
III White four lengths. Time at this point, I;l6.
Nonesuch then cut loose and opened gap
Of ave lengths TO the taree-quafter pole. ana then
being taken Ia hand she came home steadily and
won the neat BY Two lengths and half, Belle strick
land second, Two lengths in front Of Ed Wnlfe, who
MAS lnird The time Of the heat was 2.30A
gilrd HedL--Nonssucl had the best " 100 send
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

Average temperature yesterday. .............. 7lj
Average temperature for corresponding date
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26
"A g II r 7 ~ G.. i
The Harlem Yacht Clubs Sweep
A stake Race.
A Fresh Breeze and Keen.
Competition.
;Mishaps and Accidents--The Mary
Emma Capsized. &
The Mary Louise the Successful
Contestant.

1t isn't every day in the year In the waters adj
jacent to and surrounding this city, so admirably
calculated to test the sailing qualities OF yachts or
every form and size and 80 much used for regattaA
and matches by professional and unprofesslonaI
crews that the exciting show Of yacht capsized Ia
seen. But yesterday sucn an exhibition was gwen
by the pretty Mary Emma, OF the Harlem Yacht
Club, on Long Island Sound, while the light and
graceful craft mad fine opportunity TO win the race
in which she was participant Her crew were in
great peril for short time. but they were rescued
uncomfortable but not aismayed. This was an IN
cidenJ of the
GREAT swEEPsTAKE RACE
OF the rising ana popular little Harlem Club de-
voted to the amusement OF aquaics and to the tran
ing OF amateur Sailors And 1t was not alone all tno
events tending to the enthusiasm and fun or the
days contest as they had strong breeze, second
boat disabled, an outside craft upset. and bright
eyes, well bred women and prominent gentlemen t0s
lend their presence to the OCCASION
the Harlem boys, as introduction to the season.!
put their best foot foremost and planned this race
for which they are entitled to credit The pros
gramme was that 1t should be sweepstake AFFAIR.",
entrance fifty dollars, the winning boat receiving q
suitable prize, while the balance be disposed OF for
the clubs benefit. Five Of their boats entered. Ond
important stipulation was that the owner or EACH
should
STEER AND MANAGE
his respective craft. No like event has stirred the
hearts OF aquatic Harlem in long years. Male anG
female talked OF the proposed race, pools were Sold
the boats rugged anew, extra sails obtained and the
crews picked with an eye single to individual exc
perience and ability Thus in the morning. yes1
terday, the bonnie house Of the members, foot Of
125th street. was alive with preparation, and by the
staging beneath the following
FIVE CONTESTANTS
were rising ana falling with the motion Of tha
water. their decks presenting general activity as
the flashing touches and last look were given 70
this and that bit OF rigglng:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

The Western Union Telegraph Company's steamer
William Orton, intended for laying and repairing
cables In the vicinity Of New York. was successfully
launched from the shipyard OF c. J. Poillon at the
foot OF Bridge street, Brooklyn, yesterday afternoon
The New York herald., 1871-11-15
ARRIVALS.
RHpoRTED BY THE HERALD STEAM y.ca,


Steamship City Of New York tBr Jones' Liverpool Nov
and Queenstown 3D. With mdse passcnrers 10 Jhn
Dale Noy lat 80 80 len 80 2s enchanIci signals with
Steamship Virginia Brl, Webster London Oct o. via
Hsve Suth, with mdse and s4 pasens 10 Hurst
Had variable winds from NV SE IN 10 tbe Bans
which were crossed Nov " from thence strong " and NV
gales. Nov In, ~ 80 ion & passed North arman ta
showing letters bouni w 18th, lst ~ 49, ION " a.
do for London. '' .'saAAsn'P l''n
steamship silesa tNG), Traumann HAMBURG Nov /, and
Co. s''' ~ mum" a
steamship Champion lockwood, Charleston Nov IL with
mdse and passengers, TO II Morgan Co WV - "''N
Steamship Wyanoke, Bourne, Norfolk with md =. "a
eenRera 10 Old Dominion Steamship Co. '' ~" Pa"
Bark Jane Sprott tBrl Sprot Batavia via psa.,o ra1
aavs sna s SEPT w. with mdse, Vernon Brown
Co. Passed Cape OF Good Hope Aug 49, and te
anchored ri the Sw Spit. e'' AneS o !"
gsrn Cna,loss sr Martin, Bristol E. days. 10 ballast
strong NV gales. - i'o" nence WIN
Bsia losse Maria Iap. ovari Cork 45 days. IN ballast
entire been within 80 miles Of New yort @ M ,ne
last IL days. ~" 'o'A 'or she
yark Eliza Bsss tBr vesey Bermuda IA d.v. q, s.u..
n,dssson Co. Been 10 days Of Ralleras with frssS
Ss6 - cAvsass tDrh DphsrN, Aas oayss. " asys WIN