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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-23

fhe weather, although warm, was admirably
adapted to target practice. Colonel Cavanagn,
and stan officers, assisted by Brigade Inspector
Adjutant Murphy, made very efficient arrange
ments so that the men could shoot unmoested by
the immediate proximity OF that portion Of their
comrades VINO were awaiting their turn TO ire. A
great need was ieit all sides OF the want oil can
vas sufficient for encamping regiment while on
the practice ground.
The regiment returned to New York by the half
past six O'Clock train and reached their armory
about eight o'clock Y. nj.
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NEW JERSEY.

The political pot begins to bubble pretty lively in
New Jersey. In emulation Of the democrats, who
have been showing much activity in organizing
lately, the Republican State Central Committee
has announced meeting in Trenton for JULY.
The School Trustees OF Essex county, N. j., have
resolved that "the law abolishing corporal pun
ishment from the public schools OF this State has
worked satisfactorily during the past. and thas
there is no existing necessity for It's repeal"
Thls Is the very opposite OF the action taken re-
Gently by the Teachers Association. Forty Jour
out OF forty-ave voted the law nuisance.
A very sad case Of restitution has been devei-
oped in Camden street, Newark. A weto-do gro
Ger OF three years ago mas been reduced
through want OF work and other causes, to the
verge OF starvaion-ne and his family. All ne
wants 70 work. not aims He had eaten nothing.
ne declared, since Friday but little mush. As
Newark Is city with over 100 churches the mans
necessity will no doubt be relieved.
Mr. Thomas Barbour, OF tie Barbour Flax Spin
ming Company, one OF the largest manufacturing
establishments OF Paterson, with immense mills
also in ireland, yesterday telegraphed an earnest
use all his influence against the Canadian treaty
IS now proposed. Mr.. Barbour says the manu-
facturefs are much alarmed about II, inasmuch as
II would ruin the manufacturing interest and be
literally as damaging as tue abolition OF tile tarn
most extraordinary afYair occurred on Jersey
City Heights on Sunday night. young man
named James Mccormack was escorting young
girl TO her home when ne observed something plis-
tening on the ground In an open iot. lie had no
hand and decorating his face and tearing his cloth
ing TO shreds. The young girl was also seriously
injured II Is supposed that charge OF nltro-glyc.
crime Tor blasting had been careiessiy dropped
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THE NATIONAL GAME.
A Close Contest Between the Athletic
and Atlantic Clubs.

and Atlantic Clubs.
The game between the Athletic and Atlantic
Clubs on the Union Grounds yesterday afternoon
attracted but about 200 spectators, and was won
by the PhiadelphIans alter 9 close contest, the
score standing five to four. The weather was in
tensely hot which fact doubtless kept many away
who would otherwise have attended. The batting
was weak on both sides, the Athletics making
seven and the Atlantics eight nrst Ease hits, but
was in the field that the Brooklyn party lost the
game, Farrow, Knowdeii and Ferguson max ing
eaca bad errors at critical points. In the second
inning the Athletics got In three runs, and took
one III both the fourth and flth innings bringing
their up to total OF five, while the Atlantcs
had not scored single run. For the six tn inning,
however. the ''Magentas" put two runs to their
the fifth inning to the close and putting on two
more in the last inning, lett tue score standing at
the close as lOllOWs:-
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A NIGHT OF PERIL.
Terrible situation Of a Railroad Passen.
ger and Wonderful Escape.

ger and Wonderful Escape.
Francis Herman, shiprgger Of New York,
started IN company with two companions from
Philadelphia for home, at midnight on sunday.
He fell asleep IN the cars, ana wncn he woke up.
at six O'Clock yesterday morning ne was lying
between tine tracks near Trenton His right leg
was broken above the kuee aud his head was Sc
vereY injured. lie shouted for help, but none
came Tor two hours. Meantime trains we're dash
Ing along on either side, but failed 70 notice tho
nelpcless being lying almost beneath the wheels.
Irackmen finally discovered him and he was taken
10 and he was sent TO Jersey City Hospital. Her
man says that ne was perfectly sopcr ana douoc
less walked rom the cars while IN sOmnamuu.
listic condition. The most singular TACT IS tnat
though he must have Jumped from the cars ~
quarter OF TWO A. NJ. the time that tue Train aa,,
passed through TrentOn), ana, although tue Iall
broke his leg yet he did not wake up TIL SIX IN tue
morning. How he escaped falling on the opposite
track ~ rons,dered uuraaul0uns
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NEW YORK CITY.

At meeting OF Methodist ministers yesterday
the Rev. G. La Rue OF New Jersey, and the Rev. j..
NJ. Buckley, OF New YORK. argued the question Of
educated ministry. Addresses were also made
by Rev. DI. George Peck and Rev. DR. Polsai.
A member OF the Produce Exchange. as COM
mittee OF one, called on Mayor Havemeyer yester-
DAY to obtain permission for the Exchange Associa-
ton to fire 100 guns on receipt OF the news an
nouncing the adjournment OF Congress- The
Mayor referred the committee to Colonel Stebbins,
President or the Park Commission.
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Game Between the Philadelphia and
Baltimores.

PARLIAMENTARY, "a. June ", 1874.
The game between the Philadelphia and Balti-
more clubs this afternoon was poorly played and
excited but little interest. About 1000 persons
we're present. The Phlladelphas made eighteen
base hits and the Batimores eleven. The Pha-
deiphias made an earned ran. Mr.. Sensendorler,
OF the Athletics, acted satisfactorily umpire OF
the game The following is the score:-
pniladelphias Q t-l3
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ON the second race the following y
~
TR0TTINa AT PROSPECT PARK.

PROSPECT PARK FAIR GROUNDS, JUNE % -TROT-
TrHG.-Sweepstakes $500, mile heats, best three In
I'VE, to wagons.
Mr. Coxs br. 9. Eastern Boy ............... |
MI. OcdHS cIl v. Ohey....................sZ q
Mr. Catesons D. 9. Plumber Boy. ........... dis
Time, 245H-2:46-243X.
SAME DAY.-Match s., mile heats, best three In
five.
Z. b. Sammis named Venture. to wagon. 1
owner named Captain Smith, In harness.. 2dLs
Time. 2:J0--2.5I-2A7k.
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The Mutuala q

The Mutuals play the Athletics on the Union
grounds this afternoon.
The pitcher and third base man Of the Easton
Club, OF Easton, Pa, have joined the Chicago Club.
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Athletics the English stroke. 80 called was now
forgotten or ignored; and .. the pue ,ra ana
the better and the quicker Tor the Tor
getfulness. Neither crew was pulling more than
stage OF the race. From MacomD's Dam to the
Mountain House, half mile this side OF High
been rowed in many day. The Athletic boys
were creeping up ON their adversary at every
stroke. but the steering was wretched; and this Is
more to be wondered at when II ls remembered
that few oarsmen on the river know Il better
than Rathborn, the bow oar OF the Athletics When
In contact with the New Yorks'. The New York
nad the lead a. the time, ana the foul which was
race was, however, continued 20 High Bridge. the
end OF the course, and to the New Yorks was the
victory awarded. 1ime-New York crew, l2m. rSs. !;
THE PAIR DARED RACE.
This promised to be the great event OF the DAY.
lenge Plate with two presentation medals. The The
course t6a one mile straightaway The oarsmen In
Walker y the Wilbur and
Ellison, OF the New York Rowing Club. and +. b.
Pinkney and ]. W. Arthur, OF The Harlem Club.
shore, with the Harlems in the centre
and the Nassaus on the west side. Al
aud in the nrst couple OF hundred yards compile tey
shook on the light crew OF the Harlems. Bacon,
Ia the New YORK boat, was pulling his prettiest
and walker, In the Nassau boat, was cutting out
equally nice work for his partner. For time the
Nassaus spurred and shortened the distance
until the two boats were bow and DOW.
Finer rowing 1t would be dlficut to
see. Form, fnish style and swing were
perfect. The race was so close when the boats
reached the ladies' barge that the cheering was
tremendous from the crowds on the banks or the
river. Near the finish Bacon .'put on the beet"
and the Nassaus responded with equal alacrity,
and so they continued 80 the end OF the course,
when the nag fell on as hotly contested race as
was ever rowed on the Harlem. SO close were the
boats at the finish that the referee declared 1t
again.
~ s.
DUN 81
THE FINAL HEAT FOR THE DIAMOND SOULS
was the next and last race on the programme. In
this William b. Curtis and Frank Yates, the winners
OF the previous heats and both members OF the
Athletic Club, were brought to measure oars. Cur
lis got OF first, Yates no way slow TO linger.
Though both men pulled splendidly IL was plainly
to be seen that the samson OF amateur oarsmen
was going to have things his own way Yates
boat never reached the washbox OF Curtis shell,
and in this as in mis- previous heat, ne proved the
winner.
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prop OF about six inches In height which ls tenn
porary affixed to the rine the "ring' or
rnas me a. Is mas s,
the ring target each rifeman taxes three shots,
is compelled 10 buy n the bar behind the gallery,
a's' p tSsn s Fssps tEs ss.s: q
and makes his aim an unerring one. The range
Tor each OF the targets is GOO feet and it Is at the
made by any person he likes, and 1t may weigh
one hundred or only ten pounds Some
man TO carry them for any heightened distance. A
rineman cannot make more than rs points on the
''rng'' target possibly and no person has ever
points made on the man" target yesterday were
shot by the following named persons:-
THE MAN TARGET.
Middle ground g. Luerrssen
Right sround....... C. Menken
Eish ii Ricfen
Len head HeaenSamf
The nrst prize for the "Man target" viii oe q
gold medal and $50 in currency. Mr.. George d.
Gillespie. who Is an honorary member the corps,
has given check Tor $50 toward the winner OF
TO-DAY ana toworrow the Winners nav nave nor vet
been decided. The highest. points made yesterday
on the Man Target, were as follows:-P. Klein,
"a. On the Union or nRing' Target the points
made were:-wiam Hayes. Newar IS; J. Il.
MuhcI, NcW ioTk, o., u. baltI, new FORK o0, ..
Belcher, Newark, 81.
FUN, FROLIC AND LAGER.
During the entire day and until q late hour this
morning hundreds OF Germans-men, women and
chilaren-thronged TO the Scnnetzen Park by the
Union Hill horse cars, which is terrible long and
wearlsome ride, while others were transported
tnlther by the Northern New Jersey steam cars.
All DAY long heard the "bing!'' bingn
"bing ~ of the ride, the blare OF the brass band
and the ciinking of Rhine wine bottles and lager
beer glasses. The Sch0ne nlddchen, buxom falIen
and de kinder enjoyed themselves as only
the happy hearted and stout bodied German
people can. And during the intervals of drinking
beer and eating wurst the loving couples whirled
madly In the world old Tentonic waltz. One OF the
most exciting scenes Of the day was the drawing
OF the Ladies Lottery" which took place on the
greensward opposite the Festhale. Ladies drew
lor all kinds OF prizes such as six dresses rings
for the ears and fingers, barrels OF -four, and kegs
OF Pilsner beer. Mrs. Broomerhaup drew the first
prize, the value OF which is not yet known
and Major Sauer, OF New York, drew
for his wife a parasol with a silver handle;
valued at $50. The officers OF the SchuetZen are
John f. Rottmann, Captain; b. H. 1lenken, Cor
responding Secretary; II. Lemken, Treasurer;
Edward Helm, Financial Secretary; II. BrOomer-
haup. Economy or Property Man; Shooting secre
tary William Kubey. To-day and on Wednesday
the shooting will commence at nine O'Clock A. NJ
and VIII last until four O'Clock in the afternoon
on Wednesday, at four O'Clock, o banquet Will be
given In the Festhalle by the company, at which q
number OF distinguished public men will be
present as guests, and subsequently the Schuetzen
Koenig Will be crowned, after which the seven
teenth annual Schuetzenlest VIII have ended.
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M s. M
Curtis. Yates. ............


This brought the second annual regatta to a close
Owing TO a misunderstanding, Mr.. Roosevelt, the
referee, ordered the dead heat between the Mas
saus and New Yorks to be rowed over again. No
Official notification having reached the New York
crew to that effect further action was taken at
that time. 1t was subsequently ascertained that
the power TO order the race to be rowed over again
did not rest with the referee, but with the Execr-
tive Board of the Harlem Regatta Association,
which Will meet to-day and decide the question.
THE CONSOLATION CUP.
The gift OF President Harry G. Meeker, OF the
Regatta Association, will be rowed tor to-day by
and were beaten. Keator. Roache and Yates VIII
meet, therefore, again this afternoon for consola-
tlOn.
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TR0TTING AT FLEETWOOD PARK.

FLEETWOOD PARK, MONDAY June 22-TRorrrNa.-
Purse $500 for horses that have never beaten 20;
$3.50 to the nrst, $3.50 to the second, 500 TO tne
third horse; mile heats best three Ia nve, IN
harness.
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mnpire-hr, carey, OF tne hutuai ciuD.
Time OF game-One hour and forty five minutes.
First base by errors--Atlantic, Athletic, 3.
Runs earned-One each
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The Annual Commencement Sermon ut
Union.

SCHENECTADY, N. Y, June %, 1874.
Rev. Dr. Adams. OF New York, delivered the
annual commencement sermon here last evening
to a large audience. 'What are Success and True
Greatness 2' was the questions discussed.
The speaker contrasted success as the world
views 1t with success as laid down by CHRIST, ana
concluded that he who thinks least OF himself and
most Of others is truly great, In other words that
success consists IN sel-sacrificng labors for tho
good OF the race.
The address was well received.
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Brown George was the lavorite just before the
start at two TO one. Winning the neat, he became
a greater favorite. After the second heat Brown
George was greater favOrire than before, and mis-
hackers continued TO offer long ODDS on him to the
end OF the race
THE TROT.
First Hedt-Jake took the lead at the start and
went to the quarter pole three lengths In front OF
Brown George IN 80 seconds. lie was the
same distance in front at the hafme pole IN lis,
and led until fifty yards from the judges stand,
when he broke up, and Brown George beat him
over the score head. Time 2:40
Second Heat-The horses had an even start, but
after leaving he score Jake broke up and lost
three lengths, At the quarter pole George led
over two lengths In 40 seconds. Jake trOtted
up to Brown George on The lower turn, and as
they passed the hali-me pole they were yoked.
Time 1:1s. Up the NIL they hung together, and at
the hree-quarter pole they were head and head.
From there to the score the race was very close,
Brown George finally winning " neck and
shoulders. Time 2:40.
THIRD Heat. George had the best OF the start,
and, by brush by Jake, he led to the quarter pole
two lengths in 40 seconds. JAKE closed nicely
on the lower turn, and at the hai-mie pole George
was only q neck IN front IN LEO. Gong up the
backstretch Jake out-trotted the brown gelding,
ana, passing him, led two lengths a. the three
quarter pole. Jake came on with the lead, but as
lie approached the stand he began to quit, and
George beat him over the score neck. Time OF
The heat 2:42h.
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THE BETTING.

Walden Maid was the favorite before the start,
first heat Carrie sold for sl27. the feld s27, ana
the betting continued at this rate to the end.
First Heat-walden Maid had the best OF the
send-on, Belle OF Vermont second, Carrie third,
Lady Trimbe fourth Walden Maid soon broke
to the quarter pole two lengths ahead OF Carrie,
the latter two lengths In advance OF Lady Trimble,
who was four lengths ahead OF walden MAID.
Time, 37M seconds. Belle Of Vermont led to the
haf-nile pole one length, being closely pressed by
Carrie, in :l3h, the others ten lengths behind,
trotting side and side Leaving the half-mile pore
Carrie broke up and fell on lew lengths, but
when she recovered she trotted gamey after
Belle of Vermont and carried the latter to break
away Carrie won the heat easily by eight lengths
IN 2:34 Belle OF Vermont second, one length ahead
OF Walden Maid, who was ten lengths ahead OF
Lady Trimble. Carrie carried forty pounds over
weight.
Second Heat.-Belle OF Vermont had the best of
the send-on, Walden Maid second Carrie third,
Belle OF Vermont broke up yet she led past tnat
point neck In 37A seconds Carrie second, three
fourth. carrie was two lengths ahead at the half
mile pole in 1:13h Belle OF Vermont second, half
length In front OF Walden Maid, Lady Trimble sew
eral lengths behind. Carrie came up the hill finely
and, keeping steadily on won the heat by two
lengths in 1884. Walden Maid second six lengths
In front OF Belle Of Vermont who was two lengths
Thdrd HeaG-Waden Maid had the lead, Carrie
second, Belle OF Vermont third, Lady rrimble
one length in SIX seconds, Carrie second, one
length ahead Of Walden Maid, who was four
lengths ahead Of Lady Trimble. Belle Of Vermont
broke up on the lower turn and Carrie led six
lengths to the hal-mile pole In 1:14h, walden
Maid second, two lengths ahead OF Belle OF YER
mont Lady 1rimble fourth. Carrie then came on
steadily and won the race by two lengths, Walden
Maid second, dozen lengths in front OF Belle OF
Vermont, who was about the same distance anead
OF Lady 1rimbie. Time OF the neat, 2:S35s.
SANE DAY.--Match 81, 600 side, mile heats, best
three In five, in harness
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YUr S %sss ~;
diana; s. 3. winanA Jr. New Jersey
Mr.. James Scarlet OF Pennsylvania, delivered the
noble army OF blacksmiths, who Elihu- Burrtt like,
have left the prize for the classroom and by their
own force OF t character and Without the adyen-
Of oOiiagiai. s sJaoss. This al drs5y Wal sourco.
or intense enjoyment to the audiece? II abou1dsd
In Jokes OF personal character that none but the
members OF the class could thoroughly appreciate,
but the fun was sufficiently on the Surface TO be
provocative OF laughter to every hearer Suitable
prizes--prlzes SO suitable, indeed that II they
were donated to burlesque theatrical COM
speedily the fortune OF an enterprising theatrical
manager. The members OF the class who received
their prizes were designated by attractive appe!la
s. X. Winans, Jr., N. j.. was the Reckless Mans"
Mr.. 0. Cook, N. j.; was the Eccentric Man !" Mr..
W. McDawerty was "Our Glass W.T." Several
other gentlemen OF the class received equally
gratifying distinctions accompanied by prizes that
brought ont at each presentation peal OF laugh
trolable. Mr.. Andrew F. West delivered the
PROPHETS address, Mr.. Cyrus .. Darshlmer the
Campus grafton, and the exercises were closed by
the delivery OF an address by the President, Mr..
Alexander r. Whitehlll.
Tomorrow, at quarter to eleven O'Clock A. M,
the procession will be formed az the College chapel
and move TO the First Presbyterian church, where
the annual GRAFTON before the literary societies
will be delivered by the Rev. Melancthon W. JacO-
b1 D. h D. A ae 81 e 0r
erary societies Will be held in their respective
halls. The annual meeting OF the Alumni Associa-
ton will be held In the college chapel at
three O'Clock. At this meeting the marble
bust OF ex-President Maclean win be un-
yelled. Several addresses will be delivered. Tho
junior OratiOns by representatives of the literary
societies Will be delivered in the Second Presby-
terrain church. at eight O'Clock Z. M Admission
only by tickets assigning to reserved seats Appli-
cation Tor tickets may De made to the Committee
OF Junior Orators.
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The Trotting To-Day.

The following is list Of the pools sold last night
on the trots to come OF this afternoon at Fleet
wood Park. The first Will be between Goldsmith
Maid and Judge Fullerton, the sales being:-
Goldsmith Maid. $50 ITO 100 ITO 100 l25
Judge Fullerton. 81 So rs 10 65 80
nm the second race the following were soIa =
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The first prize to be rowed for was the Diamond
Challenge SOULS, with the presentation medal OF
the Association, over a course one mile straight
away. The prize was to be rowed for in heats, the
winners OF the heats to row a final one the victor
In which 10 hold the diamond badge for one year.
In
THE FIRST HEAT
T. K. Keator, Of the Harlem Club; Frank Yates. OF
she Athletic Club, and II. W. Peckwell, OF the
Dauntiess CLUB, were the contestants. Mr.. Peck
well took wiamsons place, who had withdrawn,
Pearce, who was TO have rowed with Peckwell,
being compelled TO withdraw from the regatta alto
getner in consequence OF a sad atrction in his
family. When the word "go" was given Yates
caught the water first and was of like a dart,
Keator next and Peckwell last. Yates, VINO
mad tine westchester side OF the river,
with Keator in the centre OF the stream,
pulled rapid stroke. and was evidently
striving Tor the lead. but Keator was dong his
very best and was holding the western man with
the slight advantage even that the latter mad got
MIN at the start. There vas every prospect OF
q well contested race when keator caught
crab" and lost Iully two Loats' lengths in conse-
quence. Nothing dismayed, Tom settled himself
down TO his work, and, although he essened the
distance with MS opponent, the advantage Yates
had gained was too much TO catch up TO before the
finish. Peckwell VINO had allen Well benlDd, st
continued to row on anu close up little on Keator
Yates crossed the line hrst followed by the repre-
sentative Of the Harlem club.