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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
PROSPECT PARK FAIR GROUNDS.

match for $500 between Sim sammis' bay geld
ing Plummer Boy Jr, and J. ii. Philips brown
gelding Eastern Boy took place yesterday at the
Prospect Park Fair Grounds. The attendance was
very limited but the contest proved OF an interest
Ing nature. Before the start the betting was even
and, though Plummer Boy won the first heat, East
ern Boy became the favorite at odds OF two TO one.
Then the latter scored the second heat, and the
odds on him became greater, and continued so
until after the fourth heat, which was dead
heat" when Plummer Boy again went TO the mont
In the betting and finally won the race his friends
carrying away large sum OF money for such
contest and attendance. The following IL q sum-
mary
PROSPECT PARK FAIR GROUNDS L. l., Sept. 80,
lS72-Match 5000 mile heats best three in five, in
harness.
Sim Sammis named b. g. Plummer
IVY, .....,........ q u
!. H. Phillips named br 4. Eastern
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
KILLED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SAVE THE
LIVES OF OTHERS

An inquest will be held by Coroner Young over
the remains OF John w. Magathn, late hagman in
the employ Of the Harlem Railroad Company,
who was killed corner Of sixty-sxth street and
Fourth avenue by being run over by a train
OF cars belonging TO the New Haven Railroad
Deceased while AZ his post OF duty saw approach
ing two Germans, with horses and Ssaons, who
the approaching train. In preventing them from
doing 80 Magathln placed himself IN the way OF
the train and was run down AZ stated. me re-
mains Of DECEASED were removed TO ms Iate resi-
dencc, cd Eighth avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
JUDGE QUINN ENDORSED FOR JUDGE OF
THE SUPERIOR COURT.

large and enthusiastic meeting OF the citizens
OF the Twenty-frst Assembly district was held last
evening at One Hundred and Eighteenth street and
Third avenue. John J. Martin in the chair. The
following preamble and resolution were read and
unanimously adopted:-
Whereas we learn with great pleasure that the Hon.
Dennis Quinn candidate for the position Of Justice
the superior Court in place OF Judge McCunn deceased
therefore be il
Resolved That we, citizens of the Twenty first Assem-
ply district do heartily recommend the Hon. Dennis
Quinn for the position OF Justice OF the Superior Court
made vacant by the death OF Judge McCunn, and that
his election, - - - 49,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
BOATING ACCIDENT.

Four Men Drowned Near Eastport,
Me.-The Bodies Not Found.
EASTPORT, Sept 30, 1872.
Four men, while returning in q small boat from
Pembroke Fair on Friday night were upset and
probably drowned. The boat has been found but
the bodies have not yet been recovered. Two OF
the men were sons OF Wallace Guptil one q son Of
Nelson Guptil, and the other q son OF captain
William Muhlman.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
TIE w0RKINGMEN's CENTRAL UNION.

A TICKET Agreed On-Judge BEDFORD En-
dOrsed for City Judge.
The wOrkingmen's Central Union held conven-
tlon last night, at the Germania Assembly Rooms,
to nominate candidates for the vacant municipal
Offices John +. Burrill was nominated for the Su.
preme Court, Judge Dennis Quinn for the Superior
Court, Cunning 8. Bedford Tor City Judge, and
Charles s. Spencer for District Attorney. A dis
Croker and Mr. Friedsan being the favOrites, and
the convention broke up.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
THE MAYORALTY.

A Candidate Nominated by the National
Reform Democracy.
A meeting OF the National Democracy was held
last night at Mozart Hail. in East Thirteenth street.
The hall was crowded to excess.
Resolutions we're offered nominating Mr.. John
McCO0l for the MayOralty. The resolutions were
adopted with reclamation.
committee OF twenty-five zone from each ward)
was appointed to notify Mr.. McCOol.
Another committee or twenty-five appointed
to wait on the other democratic organizations and
ask their cooperation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01

Coroner Young was yesterday requested 10 hold
an inquest at 3li East Twentysixth street, on tho
body OF Meyer FranSfurther, German, h'ty years
Of age, who committed suicide by hanging nmse5
To a hook In the bathroom by means VI ropq
which he had secured around his neck Deceasey
was tailor by trade. The cause Tor Tue ACT va
not STA ted bv the police VI the Eighteenth lgesiRSx
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
THE OHIO INSANE ASYLUM FIRE.
More Bodies Found-Persons Missing
Clearing Away the Dsbris.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 80, 1872
The workmen, in clearing away the debris at the
Lunatic Asylum at Newburg yesterday afternoon,
found the bodies OF Miss walker, Benjamin
Burgess, and an iron puddler OF Newburp.
who has been missing since the fire. Two other
persons are still missing. Several wards In the
wings OF the building least injured have been put
In order and about one hundred patients accomIno.
dated. Those In the Jail and at the Central Police
station OF this city were taken 10 Newburg yester-
day
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
THE INDIANS.
Arrival or the Visiting Sioux im PhilaN
de1Phia Yesterday.

The delegation of Sioux Indians, now on visit to-
the Eastern States, arrived in this city yesterday
morning from Washington under the direction Of
George II. stuart This afternoon they were driven
to the Girard College and were highly delighted
with what they saw. public reception will be
given them In the Academy OF Music to morrow,
and on Wednesday they start for New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
Pool Selling ON the First Day OF the
Autumn Meeting.

The Autumn meeting Of the Fleetwood Associa-
ton commences to-day, and with fair weather
there will he grand sport on the course. The first
event is for horses that had never beaten 1850 at
the time OF closing the purses. For this there are
entered Alden Goldsmiths bay gelding Gl0ster,
Thomas Il. Broadway's bay mare Starlight Nell,
w. McMah0n's black gelding Billy Dawes John
Murphys gray geiding Victor, j. ii. Phillips bay
mare Fanny Osborn, w. II. Borst's bay BLOSSOM
ii. Casey's black mare Lady Byron, William Yelling
toms brown geldng wellington, and w. Il. Weeks
bay mare Susie Clay. In the second event, for
horses that had never beaten 2:26, there are Dan
Mace's gray gelding Gray Eddy, Dan Pliers gray
geldng Lottery william II. Van Colts bay mare
Tennessee p Manee's bay mare Mary A. whitney,
Thomas $ Carpenters bay mare Lydia Thompson,
and w. II. Jarvis white gelding Crown Prince.
Pools We're sold on these events last night at the
rooms, Broadway and Twcnty-eighth street, and
the bidding was quite spirited for a time. In the
2:50 purse GlOster sold for 800 TO $50 over the
field, and In the 2:26 purse Gazelle brought 500,
Crown Prince $40 and the field SIS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
Arrival OF the Delegation OF Wild
Indians at Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept 30, 1872.
The Indian delegation left this city for Washing
ton to night, in charge OF Captain Avord.
Satanta and Big Tree were placed in the custody
OF the United states Marshal. who committed them
10 jail to await further orders.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
THE CANADIAN VICEROY.
Arrival OF Lord Duferin and Suite mt
Niagara Falls-A Grand Ball To he
Given on Wednesday.

NIAGARA FALLS, N Y, Sept 30 1872.
Lord Dufferin, Governor General of Canada, &C
companied by Countess Dutierin, Sir G. Hastings
Doyle, Lieutenant Governor OF Nova Scotia Colonel
Fletcher, his Secretary, and lady, and other men,
bers Of his suite, arrived here this afternoon They
came by special train from Toronto. The party are
stopping at the Clifton House. Messrs Colburn n
McComber proprietors OF the hotel have arranged
on Wednesday evening. Other festivities are on
the taps. The party will remain here ten days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
THE FUNERAL Of REV. DR.. VvINToN.

The funeral services OF the late Rev. Dr. Francis
vintoD will! take place IN Trinity church, New YORK,
this afternoon, al three O'Clock
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
DEATH OF BISHOP.
Decease OF Bishop John Wesley Loguen
Yesterday Mt Saratoga.
SARATOGA, N. r, Sep. &c

SARATOGA, n. r, Sep. 80, 1917
Bishop John Wesley Loguen, Of Syracuse, who
was brought here seriously III last week, died this
morning
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
HALLS DRIVING PARK.

The announced double team trOt for purse OF
500 at IIals Driving Park did not take place yes
terday. IL will come OF ut an early day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
THE NATIONAL GAME.

Base Hnn Match Between the Athletic and
baltimore Clubs-Baltim0re Wins.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 80, 1872.
game OF base ball. being the ninth and last of
the championship series, was played this afternoon
between the Athletic and Baltimore Clubs. The
following is the score by innings, one run being
earned by each club
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
MASSACHUSETTS.
congregational Nomination I'm the Third
b. District.

BOSTON, Sept 80, 1872.
The republicans OF the Third Congressional dis.
;,;,ct this evening nominated william Whiting for
Congress and Avon Slmonds for PRESIDENTIAL
Elcctor. H-"--e s's-sDa -.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
BOSTON, Sept. 30. 1872.


Frank Hall, the boy recently stabbed In store
in washington street by young robber, died last
night at the hospital.
William G. Arnold whose ankle was recently
crushed on the Lowell Railroad, died to-day.
Thomas .. Ford, policeman, fell dead OF heart
disease while on duty to day.
The track OF the branch OF the Boston, Hartford
and Erie Railroad, two miles long, which had peen
disused and mostly removed, was relaid between
Saturday noon and Sunday midnight, and trains
will run over the road to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
BOSTON,.

Yesterdays Casuaitics-Death OF Frank
Hall, the Boy Stabbed the other Day
by a Young Experimentation Death
of observation-disclosures Branch OF
the Boston, Hartford and Erie Road
Opened.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
NEW JERSEY.

scmblyman Ina the First District.
FREEHOLD, N. j., Sept. 80, 1871
AT the Monmouth County Democratic Conven-
ton held here today Mr. william II. Hendrickson
was nominated for state Senator, A. r. Throck.
morton for Surrogate, and George w. Patterson,
LIBERAL for the Assembly rom the First district.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-10-01
FLEETWOOD PARK.

FLEETWOOD PARK, MONDAY, Sept. 80, 1872
Match for $500; mile heats. best three In five, in
harness.
John Murphy's b. Charley Green. Received forfeit.
M. ROdcns b. q. Castle Boy. Paid forfeit.
SAME DAY.-Match for $500, mile heats, three in
five under saddle.
John Murphy's b. Z. w. g. Patter-
SON.. Received forfeit.
c. Green's =. Y. Wallace. ......... Paid forfeit.
SAME DAY.-Match for $3.50; best three In five, In
harness.
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.,oJ' ~. 49,, $500. = >
II. Phillips named br r. Eastern
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-17
CRUDE.

HAVE IT ALWAYS At HANp..-Acc iden =
will happen 10 the best regulated families,
and for this reason among many others, the
Mustang Liuiment should fud place in the
cupboard OF every household. In oil the
world there 10 nothing comparable TO Il %
40 application for cuts, contusious, burns,
spasms, aud scslds. and when every other
preparation that medical ingrnity can sus.
gest, has failed to afford relief 10 rheuma-
tism, neuralgia, sore throat, glsnduIsr swell.
lings, muscular contrsciious, cramps, iooth>
ache, &c. this powerful anti.infsmmatory
and pain destroying agent Immediately as
ssuges the sufferers s9ony and eventually
accomplishes q radical cure Probably y
there 10 not connoiseur 10 horse flesh or On
amateur borseman 10 the land who does not
know. either for personal observation or re-
ports that The Mustang Liniment is the
supreme remedy for oil external diseases and
,ojuries of the horse.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-17

Capt. Ford had his old we'll torpedoed
this week, result not known.
There was sixteen wells torpedoed at this
place this week.
Col. Geo. Jackson's new well will be tor
pedoed tomorrow.
On the Gsls tract their ore 20 rigs 10 oil
stages Of construction.
The shipments from the Oil territory oil
E. l.. Gale for the week endisg April 9Th
amounted 10 223O bbls
Col. John Vinsl had two OF bis wells tor
ps.ioed this week. No report yet.
OSl. .Ronain No. 2will be torpedoed to-day,
this we'll 10 on the Volcano Ridge.
Cation d Thomas had their well No. 8
torpedoeG this week. NO report yet.
V.O.& C. Co., & Gibson e. Chubuck.
we'll No. 2 will be torpedosd Tomorrow.
The Angel Oil company will commence
drilling well No. l this week John Mccain
contractor.
The high wind yesterday blew down q
derrick bslougiug to the Gibson Oil Co =
lVelcsuei ". ", Lubrica,or
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-17

Georgs Msgrane, knight of 81. Crispin,
is always looking after the interests of bis
patrons. He has recently secured the sole
agency 10 this place for the sale OF the Ven.
tilating Water Proof Boots aud Shoes, de-
cidedly the hsndsomest, cheapest, most dur
able, and in all respects, the most sstisiac-
tory goods ever introduced on OH Creek. -
An examiustion convinces us that they are
all that 10 claimed for them, and we would
advise our lady friends to Call and examine
them.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-17
DIAMOND, VENANGO Co., April 8, ~

DIAMOND, VENANGo Co., April 8, '72.
EDITOR REcoRD:-Haviug noticed 40 ar.
ticls in your paper OF March 25tb. signed
"Church Goer," would respectfully ask
the privilege TO say few words 10 regard
to certain statements made in said commun.
icatiou. First, it 10 stated that the conduct
OF . certain class Of young people Of Kane
City is very bad during the time of wor-
sbip, which is absolutely false, as l have
the honor of being the preacher iu charge,
and have been for two aud hall years past.
and l must say for the people that attend
Divine worship at said place, that their con-
duct is excellent in meeting aud has been
ever since have been their pastor, and
think the article from "Church Goer" !,
slander and miserable abuse OF the people
and their pastor, because consider it to be
my duty to see that good order 10 kept 10 oil
our meetings for the worship Of God. II
you will be 90 kind as to publish this arti-
Gle To- your highly esteemed paper, you will
coufer favor on mauy Of your warmest
friends. Yours truly,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-17
NOTES OFTHE. Nay.

The Governor OF California gets SIC, 1000
salary.
New Jersey has now whs, she has 90 long
needed reform school for giiIs.
The Michigan Legislature adjourned TO
visit travelling mensgerie recently.
The largest lake in the world 10 lake Su-
peri0r, four hundred aud thirfy miles
long. O.
a traveller says that women are still seen
yoied to the plow in districts 10 F,sucs and
Germany.
The iron horse now runs from D6ngor.
Me-, to San Fraucisco, Cal, in eight duys
and nights.
1t il said that tea ground up d =, - we
do coffee, will give out twice the usual
strength.
The French Academy Of Fine Arts 10
debating whether ladies can BE- admitted to
membership.
One million Of bushels Of wheat 10 con-
sidered good annual yield for Texss, at
present.
ltis thought thai the book publishing
business was never better 10 this country
than at the present time.
The largest of the famous Egyptian pyra.
'nids covers four square acres, aud 10 4sO
feet high, tbst's all.
The hired giris Of fJanesvills, Wis, threat.
en- to strike unless oil the kitchens are pro-
vided with rocking chairs.
KEEPERS Of coffee houses, hotels, public
houses and eating houses 10 Rome are pun
ished by imprisonment of not lsss than ten
nor more than thirty days. II they psrmi.
blasphemy ou the premiseA
Rents are falling in New York. Houses
that last year rented for $1,000 can now
be had for $500, and other rents 10 pro-
portion.
A million doIlors 10 tbe price Of q WE'LL
established and successful sugar plantation
10 Cuba.
The Sal del Ray, The great salt lake Of
Texas, is declared to be superior 10 quality
and inexhaustible.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-17

We copy the following oil Items from the
Tidioute Commercial.
Crossley & Watson have jast firi.hed pnt-
ting two old wells deeper. aud are pumping
them. They are both iu good locality
and will be good wells.
Raydure s. Co., have just finished roaming
down and drilling deeper an old well close
10 Main street and alongside of Eyatts
livery stable; It is showing up very uice-
~.
Sprowies new we'll, No. 5, is doing fully
twenty five barrels and still increasing.
Gilson & Co.'S. new we'll is making very
good show, 1t 10 in the range Of the best
producing wells here.
Appearances indicate that operating here
will be quite extensive; quite Q large nun.
Der Of wells are drilling aud others to be
commenced soon.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-17
Rome 10 vastly sei.a,sd over the dIseov-,

Rome 10 vastly aeitated over the diseov-
cry Of q body Of a lady, which the Tioer
yielded up near the Pout Moll, one evening
early iu last month. TIE victim was
young aud richly sttired. The discovery
was made BY 6sh vender, who straight
way gave 40 alarm, aud summoned the
proper authorities and the psls>faced oia'
zeus to the SPOT. 10 the bosom OF the nn-
fortunate lady was plunged dagger with
diamond.studded hilt, and faint stream OF
blood was diecernible on the elk dreM.-
Profuss black surls hung disheveled over
the shoulders and face, and on plain
white collar pinned to the dress below the
dagger wosnd was written in blood The ter
rible word ..vsudetta. A short examine.
tion was sufficient to establish the lady's
identity, aud It wss discovered that she was
the Princess Catsrina di Chigi, one OF tha
most beautiful and brilliant OF the Italian
bellies. She bad been absent from her pa.
rents place for somo days previously, bnt
pride had forbidden . public atisn Of the
fact. The cause Of the tragedy is supposed
to be explained BY the fact that she was be-
trothed to Prince Erberto Giuglo. who lov-
ed her madly; but at last her feelings us-
derwent . religion change, and she deter
mined 10 enter convent and take the veil.
This determination aroused the Prince 10
such pitch Of frenzy ths: it is considered
almost certain that be murder red the one hs
could not marry.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-17

MIR. EDtroa:-Ths opening up Of the Of
trade bss led many persons into the error Of
supposiug that the Petroleum Producers
Uo,ou was about 10 give up Ito organization.
On the contrary, u vital necessity exists for
i,s continuance. /. must remain aud retain
ito present vantage ground, to protect the
producing interests. No matter whes or how
asssiled by mopopolies. II will probably
absorb the present Producers Association
for the purpose Of looking after the monthly
production report. . matter Of great iIDpor-
lance to us oil. In Ito present form, With
40 active and Intelligent Executive Con-
mi,tse, having the confidence Of oil, to look
after the interests Of oil concerned, we uesd
not fear attack from any quarter, nor shall
we invite IL, 40 We would most surely, II we
were weak snoush to surrender our orsani-
cation. Moreover, the arrangement made
with the railway companies, eontemplatss
nothing short Of the continuance 0t the
Union.
Al the end OF the month, u 10 expected
that the moiety Of cent Per barrel will be
cheeriully paid BY The producers, TO meet
the necessary expenses daily Incurred, aud
to have . small fund st hand, II needed, for
emergencies, oil Of which will bs regularly
and publicly accounted for BY the worthy
and gen,lemaniy treasurer.
CRUDE.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-17

We have oesn handed BY our tewns1uan,
Capt W. L. Smith, copy Of the Mschias
Republican, published In the State Of Maine,
and extract the following paragraph from
It.:
The Oldest person 10 the town 10 Mrs.
Zenas Wilder. Shs is 81 years and 4
months old. One of the youngest children
in the town, is ber great grandchild.-
There could be here. the rare event Of O
family gathering, including Eve genera.
tions.
This venerable old lady 10 Mr.. Smiths
grandmother.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-04-17
oousA improvement Company = u.
fling Investigator.

1mWoUsu0ossOss'
To-day was'set apart by the Committee on
Commerce for the continuance Of the inves
tigalion into the South improvement Com
pany. P. II. Watson, former Assistant
Secretary of War sud President Of said CON :.
pany, Was given one week 10 60 to his home
10 Ohio aud procure the con tracts betw cen
bis company and railroads as to rates Of
transportation to be charged for petroleum,
and the committee postponed the case for
that time. To-day the acting chairman Of
the committee received q dispatch from Mr.
Watson, dated New York. setting forth thai
be had lost bis trunks 10 bis trip to that
place, which contained the contracts afore-
said. This dodge was 90 palpable that 10
received the earnest condemnation Of al,
those members Of the Committee who are
anxious to investigate this proposed man.
moth steal. In substance II amounts to
simply this: The parties who are pushing
Investigation are from the oil district, and
whose interests are threatened with destruc-
ton BY Watson's company aud ito railroad
allies, being men Of small means, they cam
not afford to pay their expenses at this
point besides neglecting their business for
the purpose OF awaiting the tortuous pro-
cess Of Investigation. 1t seems to bs Watson's
object TO postpone producing the contracts
~ long as possible, through such trifling ex.
cuses a. above, and then, when the oil men
have gone home and the session Is far sd-
vanced, to come forward with them, when
there is not much danger that they will be
taken much notice Of.
By the above Washington dispatch IL
will b. seen that the members oil the late
South Improvement Company are using
their best endeavors 10 battle the ends OF
justice by delaying to produce the neces-
sary documents called for by the sub com.
mittee Of the House Committee on Com.
merca. We warn our people that they are
not done with the couspirators yet. and
should be 90 their guard else these rascaIa
will gain their ends and obtain possession ol
! this region. The South Improvements may
be dead but 1t 10 only 10 name. Men like
Watson and Others Of the same gang have
too much at stake to give up the game thus
easily. They have only been bsfflsd bu.
not beaten, aud: are only lying dormant
waiting fsvorablsi opportunity to again
"spring trap" on the producers. "Etern.
al vigilance 10 the price OF liberty" thers-
fore, let our people be on their guard.