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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-07
ORPHAN oHILDRENs' EXCURSION.

few OF our wealthy Hebrew merchants, phi.
lanthropicaly inclined, arranged water picnic
for the poor children OF their faith including those
maintained at the Hebrew Orphan Asylum IN this
city, and likewise invited the children OF the
federal soldiers and sailors of the Union Home at
Washington Heights 10 partake OF their hospitality.
Bright and early bevy OF neatly dressed, nappy
children, accompanied by their teachers, embarked
on board OF the barge Sarah Sands, foot OF chris
third street, North River, but at 131st street
the orphan children OF the Hebrew Asylum and the
Union Home were taken on, which hnlshed tne
precious cargo OF youthful excursoniste me latter
attred IN their holiday suits headed by their famous
brass band OF twenty-One, performers receiver
tile honors OF passing on board through the rains
opened by Mr.. J. Cohen, the superintendent OF tne
former. The boat then pr0ceedea TO Excelsior
Park, opposite Yonkers where some three
hours were happily spent, Punch ana judy snow,
forming one OF the attractisns. Ponderous rows
OF sandwiches rolls and cakes and an abundance
OF milk and lemonade were served 10 the
children without stint. A system OF nandlng each
one a ticket for breakfast lunch and ice cream
tended TO keep the very best OF order. Mr.. Martin
=. Fechhemer, who was the Temporary chairman
on tue occasion, in the absence OF Mr.. L. ID. Levy,
deserves great credit for his indeia'leabe energy
in managing the afair re was assisted by
julius Rosenbaum, Asher 7. Meyer, r. W. Frank,
M. q, Isaacs q. w. Levenstreet and A. Oettinger.
The children OF the Union Home were In charge OF
their SUPERINTENDENT, Major M M. Camp, and
Messrs w. j. Barnes and J. Bernhemcr, OF the
Board OF Directors. Altogether this excursion
was highly successful AMIR In every respect, and
> ylaae VA c9iidrep supremacy haPgy
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STRANGE CONDUCT BY Mr. STRANGE'S
BOOKKEEPER.

Charles F. voght confidential clerk and book
keeper in William Strange Co.'s silk factory,
Paterson has been for time past living rather
fast. but no suspicion was entertained but that
everything was all right. week or so since,
however, he absented himself unaccountaby, and
an investigation of his accounts proved that his
cash account was sl,72o short. Inquiry at
his residence proved that both he and
his family had gone. warrant was issued
for Voight's arrest placed in the hands OF the
police authorities, who traced him through various
places OF New Jersey and pennsylvania, until on
Tuesday they met him IN Chestnut street, Pha-
delphia. He tried at first TO convince the officers
that they had made mistake, but, that game
falling he yielded without trouble, gave himself
up and acknowledged the crime. He SAID he
had been led into bad company and life
OF dissipation and drink and had drawn on
the money entrusted to his care, taking
small amounts until IL made the sum mentioned.
Finding he could not much longer conceal the fact
he mad concluded on the advice OF his wife, to
'take OUT He was taken 10 Paterson in charge
OF chief OF Police Rice, OF Paterson, and Detective
Smith, OF Newark, who had made the arrest, and
safely lodged In Jail at late hour on Tuesday
night. Noight has vile and one child. He is
about twenty-fOur years old and German by BIRTH
He has always enjoyed the greatest confidence on
the part OF his employers and moved In respect
ab1 IA
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ECONOMY IN THE PUBLIC WORKS.

Mort, OF the Department OF Public Works and at
his earnest request, all the gas companies furnish
ing gas for public lamps have at last sent in their
bills for lighting the public lamps for the year 1872
at the reduced rates OF $42 80 per annum for each
lamp from January to July 81, and $50 per annum
IRON and after August I, 1872. when the govern
ment tax on gas had ceased. This makes a reduc-
ton OF 1880 Is in the cost of gas for public
lamps compared with the year 1871, the bills lor
which are still unpaid and before the courts for
adjudication.
Commissioner Van Mort. Of the Department OF
Public Works, reports that the number OF bathers
at the two free noating baths during the month OF
largest number Of bathers on any one day was
l6,452, on Tuesday, July 10.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-07
A BROOKLYN MANS LEAP.

Mrs. Martina Dale obtained warrant from Jus
tice Walsh for the arrest OF her husband, William
Dale, on the charge Of abandoning her. The OIL
Ger found the accused living on the third floor OF
300 Twelfth street, ana on gong to his apartments
yesterday morning to arrest him, arrived there 10
find that Dale was In the act OF jumping from one
OF the windows TO escape being taken into cus-v
touy. He had seen the onlcer coming
up the stairway, and devnng the object
OF his visit resolved TO escape from him II pos
sble. He leaped from tile WINDOW and fell upon
the shoulder Of another ofiicer who was stationed
at the door TO prevent his escape by that way.
Dale had one OF his legs broken and was badly
bruised about the body while the officer escaped
with shocked nervous system ana a lame shout
der. Dale's leg was set by police surgeon and he
was subsequently committed TO Jail by Justice
Walsh.
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RAID ON A FARO BANK.

Captain Ulman, OF the Fourth precinct, ana
squad % policemen made raid on the gambling
shop at No. 1i3 Chatham street yesterday afternoon
and arrested the men connected with the place.
They were taken to Police Headquarters and locked
mp. Why they were not taken before magistrate
at is question that only some OF the authori-
ties at Police headquarters can answer. II the
Commissioners would look into the matter they
would find that this sort of thing Is done to give
the lawyers an opportunity OF seeing the prisoners
before they are taken To Court. LAWYERS gen
orally pay half the fee Tor case TO
the people giving them notice OF 1t
and good opportunity TO probe the pockets and
feelings Of the clients. The complaint against the
house made py the Commissioners OF Charities
and Correction. They reported to Captain
Irving, that runners from this house were con-
stantly watching around Castle Garden for the pur-
pose OF inveigiing unsuspicious emgrants. Captain
Irving, as = matter OF courtesy handed the case
over TO Captain Ulman, as the house was in the
Fourth precinct Unfortunately for the
chance Of punishment Tor the rogues, the
affair was not left among these officers. They
VIII, however, he taken TO Court this morning
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PUBLIC WELCOME TO JOSEPH ARCH.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
The English papers announce that Joseph Arch
President OF the British Agricultural Laborers,
Union, will land in this city in the present month";
His business in America will be TO ascertain for
himself whether or not 1t affords eligibility for the
more numerous immigration OF English agricul-
tural laborers, whose condition in their own coun-
try is, as all your readers aware, at present
lamentabe. | would respectfully submit to the
citizens OF New YORK the propriety OF CIV
ing this man public welcome, anording
to him the opportunity OF representing the
dimensions which the agitation he Is leading
has attained, and themselves the opportunity OF
hearing natural orator AID an honest man. Arch
Is at the head OF an organization winch comprises
scores OF thousands OF members, and which has
been highly useful to many OF them In raising their
wages: and aims at placing Sax hundred thousand
farm laborers on the level OF men and citizens.
Probably for years to come, so powerful Is CEN
servatism with respect 10 the land laws In Eng
land-and their unsatisfactory condition Is the rad
ica cause OF the laborer's degradatiOn-the eIeva-
ton OF the Individual farm servant can only be
effected by his removal to a new country, where
his services are more needed. would point out
the advantage 10 tins country which must succeed
the ADVENT OF skilled farm servants In large num-
bers.
do not now suggest any plan OF welcome. There
Will be time for TINS when as believe 1t will, my
note has elected the response due to the import.
anse VI tle supJeet Neasa' p,g.T.
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requesting that Arguenes might be sent back 70
spain, although no extradtion treaty existed pc
tween the two countries. On the 18th OF Aprll Mr.
guelles, IN letter written to Consul savage ~
Havana, as iollows:-'1 am instructed to INFORM
you that the Captain General Will send 10 new
York suitable offfcer steps win. II possible De
taken to place Argueesin his charge for the purpose
indicated In your despatch. Please communicate meal.
Quently Arguelles was taken to Ludlow street jan,
and transferred to the care Of Captain Santaes the
Spanish agent sent here Dy the Captain General,
on board the Havana steamer Eagle, which delivered
him to the authorities OF that city. Mr. seward, IN
"There being no treaty OF extradition between the
United States and Spain, and act Of Congress d.
recting how fugitives from justice shall be given
up, the extradltion OF the Arguelles case ID SAID
TO have been made In virtue OF the law OF nations
and the constitution Of the United States"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-07
GRAND SWIMMING TOURNAMENT.

The Two Champions OF Manhattan
Island Contest Their Natatorial skill
in Single Combat for $500.
Last evening, as the tide slackened on the bosom
OF the East River, the two champion swimmers OF
Manhattan Island, Messrs. W. Wolf and Charles
Keller, engaged IN single contest the angry
waves of the river and ba OK again to the foot OF
Flty-leurth street. The trial was stimulated
principally by the bravado and boastlng OF each
party that he was the best swimmer. Keller won
the first medal prize OF this years matches and
was defeated by Wolif in the second tral-the lat
ter having won the season medal, worth $50.
lt may be easily imagined how both parties en-
tered INTO the spirit OF the race yesterday after
noon. The tide was 'Overdowing, yet not fup-
the waves were strong and turbulent. The two
glorious athletes dashed into the stream with equal
courage and swan side by side through waves and
pillows and breakers until they reached and turned
the stakeboat at Backwell's Island.
They then strove for the starting point at Aliens
natatorium. Two steamers passed and drove them
backwards for several yards. The two gallant
fellows were not dismayed; they got side by sioe
again, and, breasting every bow and every dan
ger, they came In almost together. Wolr was
discernble point ahead. Keller struck the win
ming point almost as soon. The two young athletes
were received on the stand with cheers and shouts
OF applause. Mr.. Hurley who acted as umpire,
deferred his decision until another trial.
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SEA CLIFF GROVE. :

The German Camp Meeting In Progress
Therc-scrvices Yesterday.
camp meeting for the Eastern German district
of the Methodist Episcopal Church began at Sea
CHI, near Glen Cove, on Tuesday evening. But
few were present, and the services consisted OF
brief discourse, followed by prayer meeting.
At eleven O'Clock A. M. yesterday the Rev. John
Deininger pastor OF the Second street German
church, preached from l. John, /, 8 tot. The Rev.
c. Groth, Of Newark N J., occupied the pulpit at
two O'Clock p NJ, and in the evening the Rev. F.
W. Dinger, OF Breslau, L: L. delivered discourse
The Rev. Mr.. Lutz, presiding elder OF the dis
trlct, Is In charge OF the exercises Comparatively
few have arrived thus far, but 1t Is expected that
the numbers will increase daily. The steamer
Arrowsmith, from New York, brought 16O yester-
day morning The fare is thiTty-ave cents each .ac
OF Sabbath schools and churches. The grove Is
distant twenty eight miles from New YORK, on the
Sound. the running time being one hour and tnree-
fair proportion Of the attendants are Ameri-
cans, who do not, OF course, all understano Tue
man. An English service Is, however, arranged
for a portion OF next Sabbath. Among the clergy
present besides ssv Hen
Kastendick, OF Williamsburg; Philip Stahl, OF Mel.
rose, N. Y; Charles Reus. Of Turner's Falls MASS;
bell, Of Long island Oity S. ". King, Of Flatlands
L. l., and Elon Foster, of New York. Also MT.
George Stehl and influential laymen OF the latter
place, and Martha Lutz, OF Hartford, Conn, an
authoress famiiiarly known to German readers az
''Sister Martha.n
Seventy-nve cottages have been built, OF neat
and tasty designs. Some OF them cost 1000.
An "Oid ladies' Summer House" Is being con-
structed next to the great Tabernacle. 1t 10 an
Orshoot OF the institution in Forty-second street,
New York, and was projected by Mr. A. g. Richard.
son, OF the same place, who donated the iots ana
has given largely toward the completion OF the
building. Several aged sisters have already occu-
pied portion OF 1t, and others will do so when the
rooms are in readiness. Some OF the women who
are inmates OF the New York Home have reached
the advanced age Of ninety years.
This Is the second camp meeting held on this
ground the present season. the first having been
union meeting A third opens August "a, which
Is to be called Home Camp Meeting.
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KILLED BY FALLING LUMBER.

Coroner Herman yesterday held an inquest in
the case OF Mary Drscol. little girl six years OF
age, who was killed the 3lst ultimo by the fall
ing upon her OF quantity OF lumber in the lumber
yard OF Messrs. stevens a Brother Forty-seyenth
street and Eleventh avenue. IL was in evidence
that large numbers OF children and hal.-grown men
were In the habit Of gaining access to she yard and
stealing ties from between the lumber. When ex-
postulated with and warned to 20 away the youth
ful delinqHents have been In the habit OF hurting
stones and brickbats at the watchmen and others
who interiered with them. The iury, after listen
ing 10 the evidence, rendered verdict Of aceI
dental death,
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TERRIBLE FATE or FREE RAILROAD
RIDER IN NEWARK

The Kensngton express train, which leaves
Jersey City on the Pennsylvania Railroad ut ten
minutes past six every evening, makes but one
stoppage in Newark-at Market street Last
evening Thomas Riley, resident Of Techener
street. jumped ABOARD, expecting the train would
stop at Chestnut street depot the same
az all way trains. lie had no ticket, none
being sold between the depOts. Finding the
train did not stop he Jumped on and fell
under the wheels, when ground his legs TO shreds
OF nesh and bone powder His head was also
bruised lrshuuly. He was picked up alive and
removed TO the hospital, but without a shadow OF
hope that he could survive many hours.
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Jersey oITY,s FINANCIAL CONDITION.

For several months the creditors OF Jersey City
have been made to feel the burden which the re
cent sad legacy OF corruption and debt has imposed
upon the people. Money could not be raised ex-
cept at usurious rates OF discount and the mem.
hers of the Board of Finance and Taxation we're
blamed by many politicians for not being able to
raise cash at whatever sacrifice. Now, however
there seems to be some prospect OF negotiating a
loan to lquidate the existing claims against the
city The embarrassment is doubtless due to the
suspicions aroused by the municipal government
The taxpayers can find no redress except by the
ballot at the next election.
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THE JERSEY sCHUTzEN FESTIVAL.

The members of the New Jersey schutzen Corps
passed the second day OF their festival yesterday
the grand park at Union Hill. The shooting was OF
the same successful character as that OF the pre-
vious day, several members being almost perfect
in their aiming A large number OF persons from
Hoboken and the surrounding districts assembled
on the grounds to witness the display. To-day at
noon the competition closes. Prizes to the extent
81, 900 will be distributed. The most successful
marksman will be crowned by number OF ladles.
Many OF the lair sex amused themselves at the
shooting gallery. where they were The chief OBJ
jects OF attraction.
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~ win prODably take MN week TO MAKE the
analysis, and meanwhile
DIR. BANCKER WILL REMAIN A PRISONER
AZ the Thtrty-sec0nd precinct police station. DR..
Cushman was unable to discover any clear evil
dence OF an abortion and 1t remains to be seen
whether II Is possibly case OF poisoning. The TACT
that Dr. Bancker denied that his wife was pregnant
Is very much against him. 1t Is also noteworthy
that he is on the black list" OF the Board OF HEALTH
and that his professional reputation Is said to be
baa. Coroner Herman win summon Jury this
morning, and then the funeral win take place. The
inquest will be held as soon as Professor Endeman
Is ready TO report the result OF his analysis.
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OWL RIGHTS CELEBRATION.

ITHACA, N. ", August Q, 1873.
The emancipation and civil rights celebration OF
the colored people OF Western New York took
place here to-day. large crowd was present and
much enthusiasm prevailed. The ringing OF church
bells and hiring OF cannon were among the features
OF the celebration. Professor LangstOn OF Howard
University, washington was the orator OF the day.
The festivities close this evening with a grand
promenade concert In journal Hall.
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SOCIETY OF THE ARMY AND NAVY OF
THE GULF.
PORTLAND. Me

PORTLAND, Me-, August 9, 1873.
The Society OF the Army and Navy OF the Gulf met
here to-day. business meeting was held at nine
O'Clock, Admiral Bailey President, presiding, after
which the association embarked on the revenue
on Little Hog Island.
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LONG BRANCH RACES.

LONG BRANCH August 9, 1873.
Tom Bowling, OF McGrath's stables, and True
Blue, Of Chamberlns, arrived here tonight from
Saratoga, preparing for the extra NEE ting at
Monmouth Park on the Goth inst
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MURDER IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, III, August o, 1873.
John Hofert last night stabbed william Cottull,
who had usurped IioGerts place as tbe head VI his
E.uuily, tVttuI VAL PROBABLY die, 80.
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FLEETWOOD PARK.

Mosley the Winner OF tho $500 Purse.
and Pauline the Sweepstakes OF $500.
Two trotting events came or at Fleetwood Park
yesterday afternoon, the first being purse OF 5000
for horses that had never beaten 235, and the
second sweepstakes Of $400-each mile heats. best
three In ve in harness. There were six entries for
the purse--John Chambers bay mare Mosley, John
Doty's brown mare Lady Angee, John MUIR
PHYS sorrel gelding Sorrel Jake, VIII
liam e. weeks gray geldng Tom Won
der, Isaac Pawng's black mare Mazeppa
formerly Kitty Crumb) and George Walkers bay
mare Lady Annie. In the pools Mosley had the
call at even money against the field. She won the
race in three straight heats Lady Angee taking
The contest for second place was quite exciting
and caused considerable speculation among the
fraternity OF betting gentlemen gentlemen
FLEETWOOD PARK, MORRIsANIA, N. Y, August
6.-Purse Of $780, Tor horses that never trotted
better than 1885; mile heats, best three in five, IN
harness. S125 to the first, $50 to the second and
S25 to the third horse. Judges-Aessrs. Nance,
Briggs and Haight.
John Doty's b. m. Lady Angee. ............. 8
John Murphy's 8. 9. Sorrel Jake; .....s ?
Isaac Pawllngs blk. m. Mazeppa formerly
George A1ss W Walker! b. M Lady Annie dis
Quarter Hail. xae.
f1rSt neat .............- 90 lI052 Z.oi
Second heat 38 1:17k 2:39H
Third neat 3SZ l:lS Z:424
Entered for the sweepstakes were A. G. Whit
sons bay mare Pauline, A. Barretts bay mare
Mary Louise, stephen Hayes bay mare Laura
Keene and Peter Manee's white gelding King Lear
The mares Pauline and Mary Louise only re-
sponded to the call of the Judges The bet
ting was in favor OF Mary Louise and
quiea large number Of pools Of moderate amounts
were sold before the first heat. The sweepstakes
were to be trOtted under the rules, and when Mary
Louise won the first heat with ease It was found
that her driver did not carry the required weight
and the judges gave the heat to Pauline.
The hackers OF Mary Louise were greatly
annoyed at this result, but they held, and
that rightly. that the judges, IN emitting the neces
sary work OF weighing the drivers before the CON-
mencement OF the race, had been very careless.
1t Is one OF the few projections the public have at
this time on the track and should never be neg
lected. OF course, no time was announced for
this heat, but Mary Louise made the mile in 2A7.
Pauline then won the second and fourth heats and
the race, much to the annoyance Of the hackers Of
Mary Louise.
SAME DAY.-SweepsJakes OF $500; mile heats best
three In five, in harness. Judges-Messrs. Nance,
Briggs and Haight.
A. G. Whitson's b. N. Pauline. ........1 2 /
A. Barrett's b. m. Mary Louise. .........2 2
Stephen Hayes b. M Laura Keene...... dr..
Peter Manee's W. z. King Lear. .......... DIR.
TINE.
Quarter Hail. Mile
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COMPTROLLER'S RECEIPTS.

Comptroller Green reports the following amounts
paid yesterday into the city treasury. From
BUREAU COLLECTION AsssssxENrs
Asse ssments for street openings and improvements
aud interest. s23 1858
BUREAU ARREARS.
Arrears OF taxes assessments, water rents ana in
terest. 1883
BUREAU OF CITY REVENUE.
Ground, house, ferry and market cellar rents, and
market rents and fees. 2,525
BUREAU OF WATER REGISTER.
Croton and penalties ................ 2e4s
BUREAU or WATER SURVEYOR.
Permits TO bull vaults ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 924
MAYORS SECOND MARSHAL
70
CITY COURTS.
Fees from Fourth District Police Court ~
Total SIS 2a
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An Historical Case.

In the fall OF the year 1863 Don Jose Augustin
Arguelles nlled the position OF Lieutenant Cover
nor for the district Of Colon in the island OF Cuba
In the year above mentioned he had erected the
capture OF over thousand negroes imported by
Zulueta, S. Santa and Generals Munoz and Concha,
landed from an unknown steamer. He duly made
his returns to the Captain General at Havana, who
gave him large amount Of money for his SER
vices. 1t was subsequently discovered that ne had
sold I41 negroes into slavery Tor slo5, 700. Mean
whlie Arguelles lett Cuba and resided at the Mail.
lard Hotel, In Broadway.
Don a. a. Tassara, Envoy Extraordinary Of
SPAN, Applied " secretary sewald IL Aprp, 1884,
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MONOGRAPHS OF MuRDrRERs.
The Long Line Of Life-Takers at
the City Prison. 2

How Qusttst Of AriStocratic Aurdrers Loolpdl
in the Tombs Court Yard Yestsrday-A Pus-
zled Policeman a Reporter In
creased tho Poioeman's Wonder
ment-A Sketch Of the Plebeian
Murderers- sharkey' Miscoudnct
and Rosenxweig's Chances n
Escape from Punishment
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SUMMARY.
SAME DAY.-Sweepstakes OF s400; mile heats best
three In five, in harness. Judges-Messrs. Nance,