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The New York herald., 1874-08-13
BASE BALL NOTES.

There Ia now no longer question as to whether
or not the base ball loving portion OF the commu-
nifty will have an opportunity OF seeing Q really
first class contest between amateur players The
long talked-of match between picked mines, or,
rather tens, OF New YORK and Brooklyn will, In all
probability, be played next Monday afternoon The
Brooklyn clubs met at the rooms Of the Namcless
last Monday evening and selected team to rep
resent the City Of Churches. By Q unanimous
vote they decided to play ten men instead
Of nine If the New YORK players will
en:-Britt, Of Nameless, pitcher; Grierson, Of
Nsmeless, catcher; Dodge and West, OF Chclseas
first and second base Bunce and Dosher, OF Mas
saus, right, short and third base; Koehler and
Clare and Dunn. Of the Amitys left and right
field, and Rule, OF the Chelseas, substitute. Mr..
inR o MIS- MS esies we ABILITY in this
man in the right place. the Broofyn party is q
IN the Seld, Os ana New York owes Owe 0'i 1t to
herself to look wen to her laurels How would
se eacSsr a a e
nrst base; Hayes, Of the Arlln gtons second base
Jackson, OF the staten Island, third base; Dollard,
aways, left field, and q centre held, right field and
right short field from the Silver stars and the Key
IN Coming to the 'front.' in this matter The Broof io
yn people think they have got soft thing Of it'
and are eager to sl back Their n 1ep5esentstives
lingtons, Of this city, on the Union grounds this
afternoon.
The Fiyaways, Of this city, leave here next Mon
An Interesting home ana home match COM
mences on Friday at the Union grounds-twenty
lected from the various newspaper Offlces Of Bos-
ton and the Nonparet Club, OF the New York
e oSs Ts ssouSs WIN be an
mission-and the third IN Boston.
The New York herald., 1874-08-13

As yesterday was the last contest that will ne
held Tor the purpose oil selecting an American
team for the international match which Is to take
place on the 26th OF next month, good deal Of
men are taat will represent this country. The
records of past matches were gone over and
reck0ned up as nearly as could be, giving for re-
take part in the coming great contest. The Ex-
ecutive Committee OF the Amateur Rine
Clup have yet to assemble and Oficaly
announce the names OF the American
team. All that can now be said is that those given
below are the ones whose scores entitle them to
1t 10 also known that not more than one or TWO
changes or the names farthest down on the list
Can take place. Captain B0dne, who has all along
proved himself to be one OF the best shots engaged
In the practice, has yet to finish hts score ana II
for the rewular ~ matches he viii nrobany DH crown
some one or the present roll Below will he found
the list OF names which will in oil likelihood COM
nose
The New York herald., 1874-08-13

the long run, ana thet, s1eef, an the people AsVU
power 70 compel IN honest election.
RsrOnTTR-ls Il your intention, M. Kelly, -
have the other indictments against Gardner ana
NJ. KxiIY-Oh, yes; they win come up in octo-
Der next. Is was not our desire but the wish OF
the judges TO have them put on until tnat time.
" is not our Intention to let the matter die out
There were
SIXTY OF THESE CASES,
you know, on which we might nave obtained IN
dlctments, but what was the use Pour were
enough for the purpose. and these four VIII cor
tainiy all be tried These men have not seen tho
END Of their tribulstlons Every day cases
come before me In which the extreordiney
manner In which these men used thetr power
shows Itself anu every day am more and more
surprised that such things could have been, and
yet these people were Mayor Hsvemeyer's appoint-
mensn; ae knew what ne WAS doing when ne re.
appointed, against the wish Of everybody except
those immediately concerned. l nave, therefore,
NO dopot that Governor DIX. despite his ples that
wnat ne aid Was IN error. not with evil intent,
win remove him. FOR this plea Is really not admts-
siDie unaer the circumstances. Messrs. often
dorler, Wlckham and myself viii all sign the an.
swer to Governor Dix.
The New York herald., 1874-08-13
BASE BALL AND CRICKET IN IRELAND.

From the Dublin Freeman's Journal, July 30.1
We in Dublin shall have quite big time Of polo
In August, for the eighteen OF America wll on the
22d, path and 25th, play Dublin team at base ball
and cricket. The eighteen consist Of men picked
from the Boston Red Stockings, the champion
club OF America and from the ex-champions the
Athletic Club. OF Philadelphia. The game is said
to be very fast, demanding strength, nerve,
and eye. The result IL uncertain up to the very
nnisn, and the last innings frequently turn the
rivalled, and exceeds anything that can be said
Of any game In. England. The professionals COM
mand salaries far above those paid to Datsmen or
trainers In Great Brian and IL is quite possible
that should the game take here we may count up
on permanent addition to our manly pastimes,
and to that band OF teachers whose influence In
this generation is becoming paramount.
The New York herald., 1874-08-13
HORSE NOTES.

The summer meeting Of the West Side Driving
Park, Jersey City, begins to-day, and continues to-
morrow and saturday. The first event on the
card s the 2A0 class, with Ave starters. the days
sport winding mp with team race, in which there
are three entries. Tomorrow there are four run
ming contests consisting OF half-mle heats, dash
OF one and half miles, mile heats and hurdle
race over eight hurdles. On Saturday the three
minute and 2:44 purses will be decided. The meet
ing wil no doubt, prove genuine success.
The three minute purse, closed with six entries,
will be trotsed to-day at Deerfoot Park.
The management OF the Society Of Agriculture
ana Horticulture OF Westchester county has set
down the l7th 18th and 10Th OF September for Its
annual trotting meeting at White Plains. There
are seven events on the programme, and the
purses, which amount TO $1,000 are judiciously
divided and arranged. For the nrst day the three
minute class, purse Of $500, and purse of 500
for three-year-oid colts owned In the county, are
on the card. The second day embraces purse
OF q, $50 for 1886 horses; purse OF $3.50 for four
sport closing with the 2:40 class, purse Of sl 600
Tne last day OF the meeting two events are ar
ranged for, the opening contest being Tor horses
meeting winding up with the 1850 class, purse OF
$500. rhe purses VIII close at the Secretary's
once once wnise da;nn MS,ns N T., this evening psth
The Hampden Park Association win hold its
meeting at springfield MASS, on the 18th, 10Th,
Quadrilateral Trotttng Combination, which In
cluded as well the cleveland Ciub BufAlo Park
Association and Utica Park Association. In the
four days amusement there are eight events,
embracing an aggregate Of ninety entrieA and
representing the most noted trotting horics In
the country. For the first day there Will be de-
ctded the 2s4 class, purse of t40oe, fourteen en-
tries and the 2:24 class purse Of $780, eight en-
purse OF tSo00 nine cntriea and the 'free for all'
purse Of the same amount In which Henry, Amer
lean Girl Goldsmith Maid and Judge Fullerton are
there are twenty. -four entries, opens tho enter
tainment on the third day, and that OF $500 for
2 % horses closes tt. On the last day she 1881
class purse or ,ooo fourteen entrles u the nrst
on the card, the closing event Of the meeting
being purse Of 4A0o0 for 2:10 horses In WHOM
Ga1elle, CAm0FA Red Uioud, Sensation, st. James
Nottfe and 0loator-a hot nelo-are entered. The
meeting should b ARrAnd success.
The New York herald., 1874-08-13
A WILLIAMSBURG SENSATION.
An Abscondfng Debtor.

Rumor has been rite for the past few days thats
noted builder In the Eastern District had run
away with $4,000. Inquiry for time failed q
ascertain who tine party was, but yesterday morn
ing 1t was found to be Mr.. 4. A. Bonner, builder,
OF No g Broadway, and Madame Gosstp pisCed
his retreat as Peru or Chilli, he having obtained
letters OF Introduction to Mr.. Henry Meigs
such reckiessly low prices that ne has lost money
on every piece OF work he has undertaken and has
lecung the mouey, he has made nay whiie tne sun
shone and disappeared for parts unknown. Hia
friends, on vhe contrary urge that he not fAr or
but has gore into temporary retirement until hG
can enect compromise with his Numerous cred
itors. AT any rate IL has caused quite . sensation
In WILLIAMSBURG.
The New York herald., 1874-08-13
SPANISH BONDS AND FOREIGN INTERVIEW.
TION,
fFrom the Irish T1mea. AM

From the Irish Times, August IL
The independence Beige states that an agree
ment win be probably arrived at between England,
Germany and Italy TO blockade the coast of Spain
for the purpose OF securing the observance OF
neutrality. The Madrid government have issued q
decree, requesting foreign bondhOiders OF the
guaranteed nosting debt to present within q fort
night written declaration accepting the conven-
tton concluded between the Bank OF Spain and the
Treasury. Bondholders who do not send such
declarations VIII be considered as having de-
clined % avau OF the advantage Of payment by
the Bank,
The New York herald., 1874-08-13
CHARLEY NAGLE'S SAD Fate.
Saved From the Flames Only To he
Drovv med.

Drowned.
The funeral OF the Inflated Charley Nage. who
was drowned at the Desbrosses street ferry on
Monday night, will take place from the residence
OF his parents, In Jersey City. He was q member
of the Fire Department when the sweeping con-
Migration occurred At the Erie depot about two
years ago. He Was standing beside the intrepid
Jim Mccarthy when the wall t0pped and poor
Mccarthy was buried In the ruins. Ma
gle Was 30 BADLY crushed that he nmped on
crutchcs for many months. He was discharged
from the Fire Department and was appointed u
bridge tender at the Desbrosses street Jerry. On
Monday night ne was standing on the stringpiece
hand, when she boat struck the piles with vlo
lent lurch and Nage was thrown on. In his
descent his head struck the boat, which stunned
him SO completely that he sunk like . stone. Maggie
was an excellent swimmer, yet his body did not
rise sfter he iel into the water He was young
man and unmarried.
The New York herald., 1874-08-13
ROCHESTER, DRIVING PARK.

Second Day OF the Inaugural Trottfng
Meeting-Goldsmith Maid the Winner
OF the .sFreo for Aip' Purse, Tretting
the Second Heat In 2s14 3-4-The 2s45
and2.29 Races Unnnishsd.
ROcHEsTER n. Y, August IL, 1874.
1t is estimated that 10000 people witnessed
the races on the second day OF the meet
ing Of the Rochester Driving Park As
ISOLATION. The frst race, for horses Of the
2:A5 class, was left unfinished. Cundit's
Smith won the nrst heat In 2:3sx and Unkno wn
the next two heats In 2:25 and 2:34 protest
was entered against Unknown because of Its
previous record and the suppressions Of its former
name The owner said he was prepared with
afidavits, and the Judge will decide the matter
tonight.
The "free for alln race was next called. 1t was
announced that Goldsmith Maid would be driven
to win the additional 81 900 offered. by beating her
record OF 2lb5s, made at Buffalo, She was sent
In the second heat and tr0tted the mile In 2:1fx.
This extraordinary performance was received With
ROCHESTER,, N. T., AUGUST 12-INAUGURAL
o. 1Hs Of sSc nee for
all mile heats best three in ve, in harness 81
70 the rst, $500 to the second and $1,000 to the
Bndd Dobics b. M. Goldsmith Maid. I
BENJAMIN. Msce's ch. 3. Judge Fullerton. 8 q 2
william Loveil's b. m. American Girl....... Q 8 8
Dan Mace's b. {. Henry. y...................... or.
quarter. RcU rves-or's xne.
,:s ssssp$ sssi::: = i:$: :S: isSx ss:5;:SS
one heat Of the 2:2s race was won BY Cose tte,
when drenching shower caused 0 postponement
ri ia races ior the day.
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BETTING AT THE ST ART.
TO l against Doncaster ttaken) to against
sesns bsrSon aaen to
Miss Toto ttaken); % to against Lillian (taken).
They had gone only few strides when Lillian
rushed to the front TO make the running lor
Kaiser, and was soon clear OF Doncaster and Bar.
billion, Mies Toto dropping behind. AS they went
round the loop after passing out OF the straight Or
ganist went INTO the second place, Barbilon going
side sid s" by side. @ There was no variation Of tins
order until within mile Of home, when Lillian.
having fulfilled ner mission, began to beat . re-
came up and joined his stable companion. Coming
down the hill, approaching the straight run home,
o and wo We're both Oeaen
half . mile from home, st which point Lillian re-
tired altogether from the leading rank. quarter
and they ran together until inside the dis tance,
where Maidment was compelled to call on Mr..
the most exciting character, out Doncaster at
length won by neck. The others were all pulling
mp and Miss Toto gained the third place only on
there was some
TERRIFIC ''PLuNoINa,n
ramblin9 ns dsys e Of the MARQUIS Of Hastings. An
example may be noticed; the fact that Sir Thomas
Milner laid Prince soltykon 5000 to $50 against
tain Gerard, OF the "Blues." who cannot afford
such amusements, betted 500 to 200 three times
nsaS f rs the race NC the Marquis
Hunty laid 8, 900 to 1000 on v0lturno. Mr.. Comm
had three commissions Of $4,000 cash on horses
that were beaten. Mr.. Russell, Yorkshire
on horse that came to grief, and Mr.. Chaplin had
the same amount on his Oily Stray Shot IN race
In which she was defeated, and one bookmaker IN
the same contest won $4,000. There was, before
the meeting, great cry Of
SURPRISING RBADY-NoNEY BETTING
In consequence OF recent prosecutions, and the
Duke OF Richmond, owner OF GoOdwo0d, issued
notices to the effect that all persons using um-
the place. There were none OF these signs; but,
O. matter OF fact ready-m0ney betting went on
as usual ana to great extent, and the police
looked on with the greatest calmness. A new
TURF CONFBDERACY
has been formed, the leader OF which is Count
Lagrange, who owned the celebrated Gladiatcur.
winner OF Derby, TWO Thousand Guineas ana St.
Leger. The con1ederacy. OF which NJ. LeTevre VIII
be one, will take over the whole OF this gentle
mans racing stud, retaining the services OF Tom
Jennings as trainer.
The New York herald., 1874-08-13
DYING IN THE STREET.

An unknown woman, apparently about thirty
three years Of age, commonly c,ao. was found near
the Fifth street station house by q patroman Of
the Seventeenth precinct on Tuesday forenoon in
an inscnsible condition. she was removed TO
Bellevue Hospital where she remained uncon-
Hcious despite every medical remedy, until her
death, which occurred at nine O'Clock last nixnt
A post mortem examination will be held TO-DAY.
1t 10 supposed by the physician that her disease
was hem0rrhaGe Of the brain.
The New York herald., 1874-08-13
rHE AMERICAN TEAM.

The aggregate number OF points made during
the four contests out Of possible score Of 500
The Ofncial declaration Of the results not having
been yet made, 1t " unnecessary at present to re
publish the respective score totals Of each man.
The New York herald., 1874-08-13
BEACON PARK RACES.

BOSTON, August IL, 1874
There was large attendance at Beacon Park
this afternoon. Two purses were offered for CON-
petition. In each of the contests the favOrites
were successful. The folio wing are summaries -
FIRST RACR-Purse $3.50; SIS TO first, 500 to Sec
0nd, $25 TO third; for three minute horses; mile
The New York herald., 1874-08-13
rHE 2:I0 RACK.

THE 2:20 RACE.
There were nine starters In the 2:29 race-vz.,
Lady Byron, Stewart Mal0ney, George II. Mitchell,
Eee.y 8sx o eeay Wa
the nrsJ money, Music second, Spotted Colt third
and stewart Maloney fourth.
SUMMARY.
SANE .DAY-SECoND RACR-Purse OF SIS, ,000 for
horses that beat 1923, mile heats. best three
In nvc, in harness; $4,000 to the frst 1850 to
the second, $3.50 TO the third and $500 to the
The New York herald., 1874-08-13
Conyer's Seconds Conccde the Stakes ts
EdvV ards.
PTTrsBURG, Pa, Angus

Barney Aaron, Colyer's principal second, an
nounces "You may telegraph upon authority tha
COllyer's seconds c0ncede the stakes and fight tC
Edwarda He Ii entitled to them.u
The New York herald., 1874-08-13

Third Day Of the Second Summer Meet
ing-Pool Selling Last Evening.
SARATOGA, August IL, 1874.
There is large crowd at the pool room tonight
and considerable money Is being invested on the
several events announced for decision tomorrow.
The nrst OF these Is dash OF threc-quarters Of q
mile, Tor two-year-olds with winning penalties
The second race Is dash Of one mile and an
eighth for threeyear olds colts to carry 100 lbs,
flltes o6 lbs beaten maidens allowed lbs. win
ners this year Of any single race amounting 70
81, 900, I lbs. extra.
Inc third contest is o dash OF two and quarter
miles, for all ages. The opening pools on these
events are as follows
The New York herald., 1874-08-13
THE RECENT PRIZE FIGHT.
The Referees Decision i'm Favor OF
Edwards.
BALTIMORE, Md., August 70. 1877

BALTfhORk Mu., AUGUST II, l6H
Charles Carroll, the referee in the Collyer- -Ed.
wards prize nght, arrived here this morning. 1t
Is positively stated that his decision is that Ed.
wards fairly won the fight and he (Carroll will 80
decide olcially when Edwards And Uollyer arrive
here on Friday next.
The New York herald., 1874-08-13
UTICA PARx.

Second Day of the Third Annual
TrsttAnS Heetins-Daesty 0eldAus the
Winner Of the 2s20 Rsce-The 4s46
Purse Postponed After Three Heats.
UTICA, n. T., August IA, 1874
me attendance 1t the Utica Park Association
races to-day wss much larger than yesterday. The
weather was warm and pleasant and the track in
nne condition. Three heats were trotted in the
2:46 race, and one other was declared void under
rule Is Of the National Association. Alter the nrsr
heat Abner Rush. Of Sharon, Pa, owner OF Nag
nolia, the fav0rite, was taken from his suiky and
another driver substituted, for an alleged attempt
TO throw the race. AT the end OF the third heat
the race was postponed until Thursday on &C.
count OF the darkness.
SUMMARY.
UTICA, N. Y, AUGUST IL, lS74-THIRD ANNUAL
TROrrING MEETING or THE UTICA PARK AssOCIA-
TION-hECoND DAY--FMsT RACR-PurSe OF 81, 500,
for horses that never beat 2:46 mile heats, best
three IN nve In harness. $3.50 to the hrst, $375 to
the second $225 to the third and $3.50 to the fourth
The New York herald., 1874-08-13

Mr. Merry's ch. c. Doncaster, Dy StOckwel-
Mar1geld, years, 129 lbs. IF. Webb ........ !
Mr. Savtle's b. c. Kaiser. years, 122 lbs. Maid
meuEt
M. Lefevre's b. T. Miss Toto, years, 1O2 lbs.
tMa)or) .:............
Dnke Ol Hamilton's Berbiilon, years. 126 los
Mr. Savile's Lillian, 5 years, 123 lbs (Hammondl o
Mr.. x. y. Vyners Organist, years, los lbs.
The New York herald., 1874-08-13
SARATOGA RACES.

Tne :3S and :26 classes VIII De trOtted t0-m0r-
row with eighteen and i've starters.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-11-18

A CANADIAN PHRAsE.-Canada's
brig and sensible Governor General,
Lord Dufferin, has given the Do
minion people new by-word, which
has spread with electric rapidity from
one end of Canada to the other. On
his voyage out, being called upon by
the emigrants to address them, he
alluded to this phrase, which had
grated harshly on his ears "He had
the misfortune to have too many
children Lord D. said 81 remark
ed that perhaps no better idea could be
given Of the differences between the
old country and their new home than
by the fact that whereas in England
struggling man might be overweight
ed in the battle of life by numerous
family, in the land to which they
were going a man could scarcely have
too many children. Here I was ap-
plauded Justify, with cheerful &C
compartment of laughter also, when /
was further greeted with an approx
ing thump on the back by a stalward
young emigrant, who cried out, Right
you are, Sir; that's what I've beer
telling Emily" The Canadians have
got up the slang phrase, "7hats wha
Tve been telling Emily" having had
the anecdote made familiar by going
the round of the papers, and one hear
every where, "That's what Tve Jee
telling Emily DRAWER, in Har
per's Magazine for December.
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WHOLE NO. 1886

not be seen.
"Well, Cynth, how are the times ?"
asked the fashy-looking stranger who
had been loafng around the town for
several days.
every much as they have always
been in my life and line. My time
has been divided pretty evenly be-
tween starvation on the bedrock and
riotous living on the bread of FOOLS"
81 hear you are once more
about to enter upon one of those
blessed periods Of prodigality. How
did you manage it"
"Manage it ?" said She "Bleeding
fingers, throbbing eyes, and an aching
back rather enlarge a woman's ca
pacities for deviltry; at least, they
drive me semi-annually to marriage.
A choice of evils, however, is some
thing to freeborn American citizen.
When married you / was crazy I'M
der the incessant growl of dissatisfied
boarders."
"Cynthia, you are about as active
and energetic a woman as one sees in
q lifetime" said he.
eyes, this blind old fool urges me
to marry him, and I desire more COM
Portable quarters than the Legitimate
profits Of dress-making can give me;
two good and sufficient reasons for
any marriage. Besides he has money;
and, if don't rake his pile, will, at
least, get some good harness to re-
member him by"
"When does the event come off,"
asked he.
IF by the event you mean my mar
riage with Obadiah Fuller, allow me
to state that it comes off this evening,
at eight o'clock"
Nights sable mantle had scarcely
draped the Sierras, when, through the
outskirts Of the town, with stealthy
tread, stole mufled figure. Along
the level, and down the grade, passed
form, with speed to which that of
bearer of the fiery cross, at the COM
mand of Roderick Dhu, was but
snail's pace. The wheeling of an i'm
mense pair of lungs heralded its ap-
proach the retreating sound of
ponderous footsteps announced its
transit. The inmates of wayside
houses, started by the unwonted
sounds, fastened to the doors only to
hear the last, fading echoes.
1t was Obadiah Fuller, fleeing from
the destruction of his idol.-[Over-
land Monthly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-11-18
Oatmeal Mush.-As a geners

Oatmeal Mush.-As a genera
rule the coarser the meal the bette
the mush. The meal in which th|
kernels are barely broken in two ono
is next in quality to the groats, whic1
are not broken at all. Pour on
measure of this course oatmeal int
three and one half measures of boilin|
water. Stir occasionally and bo
briskly until the meal is evenly d
fused through the water, then set IL
kettle back where it will barely sin
mer, cover close and let it cook
hour vithom stirring. Then diI
and serve warm.- From Science
Health.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-11-18

"A man in Cincinnati, advertisi}
for situation says: "Work is n
so much an object as good wages"