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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-24
BROOKLYN.

Patrolmau Edward Hicks was dismissed the
force. by order of the Board OF Commissioners,
yesterday, having been convicted OF making an
illegal arrest IN the Filth precinct, Eastern DIS
tTict
Justice Walsh yesterday. committed John NJ
Pendeton, OF No. 90 Willow street, TO await exam
tnat,on, on complaint OF J. A. Sheffield Of Nc. SIS
Oates avenue, VINO charges MIN Win having stolen
soap and oil TO the value OF $1,000.
The members OF the Board OF Assessors were
sworn before Justice Morse yesterday under the
provision of the new law, which requires them TO
attest the correctness OF the assessment rolls
before submitting them TO the clerk OF the Board
81 Supervisors.
Policeman Roundstree was arrested Yesterday
20 answer a charge OF feonious assault, preferred
against him by Mr.. James MCGUIRE or No. 452
fwei1th street, whose head he damaged with a
locust club. The 0f1cer IL heG to answer before
Justice Delmar.
Mr.. stranaban. President OF the Board OF PARK
Commissioners, was compelled TO draw his ow n
check for the amount requisite Tor the payment OF
the Park employees, yesterday. owing to the per-
slstent determination OF the Mayor not to sign
she warrant for $4,000, the balance OF the Park
maintenance iund iof 1874 until Mr.. Strananan
will suffice for the year. strong ieenng exists be-
tween the two officials which forms a source OF
many humorous and warm DISCUSSIONS.
Last evening the stable o. John Farrell, No. IA
Fleet place, IN which were number or horses
beonIng 70 different parties, was get Oh ire aud
destroyed. horse owned by Mr.. Thomas
McGolrel and valued at $3.50, and horse owne q
by owen Finley, valued at 500, were burned to
death Mr.. Farrell estimates his loss stable,
hay feed, &c, at is00. The buildings Nos. IL
and 10 Fleet place were damaged 10 the amount
OF $500. second alarm caused by fire
breaking out on the roof OF the honse No. 3Is
Hudson avenue, caused by the sparks rom one Of
the steamers.
well attended meeting OF the members OF the
Brooklyn and New York press held IN the re-
DOrters room OF the Kings county Court House
yesterday afternoon, pursuant TO notice, for the
purpose Oi taxing action ID respect to the memory
OF the late Jonn Downing, Justice OF the Peace OF
New Lots and legal reporter for the Brooklyn
Times. Resolutions expressive OF the esteem In
which the deceased was hello and his worth as u
Journalist were adopted, and remarks eulogstic Of
his character were made by many OF his profess
siOnal associates the several newspapers. A
committee was appointed to attend the luneTa
which Will take place this afternoon.
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BEACON PARK RACES.

BOSTON, July 3d. 1874.
The third days races OF the Beacon Park July
meeting took place to-day, with good attendance.
There were two events on the card-a purse Tor
$3.50 horses and "a running race, mile heats, for a
purse OF $50.
In the first race, but three ont OF the SIX entries
started. Flirtella being the favorite the
other two at long odds. She won the first heat
easily, but lost the second to Bessie Hunt owing
to her breaks--one at the quarter pole and the
other on the homestretch. The third heat was
first hall This caused rush for the pool box to
hedge out on Bessie and she was sold Tor loo to 80
for the field.
me fourth heat was well contested between
Flirtella and Bessie, but the former broke alter
passing the half and Bessie won under pull in
2:44.
repeat, and was contested by the chestnut mare
Eclair formerly Factory Glrp and the DAY stallion
Ned HanlOn.
The former was long favorite but IN the FIRST
heat the start as a wretched one for the mare.
she being several lengths in the rear, ana on the
outside OF the track. She forced the running from
the WIRE but the lead obtained by Hanlon at the
start was too much TO overcome, and he won by
half a length ia l 80.
In the second heat better start was made,
Eclair going at once TO the front Hanlon began
to snlk soon after the word, and absolutely re-
fused TO go beyond the quarter pole. Eclalr Kept
on and made the mile In 203h. under strong
pull, Han.on finally going over the course.
Eclar won The third heat in $50 in the easiest
manner.
heats, three in I'VE, In harness.
r. L. Besseys blk NJ. Bessie Hunt....... ]
ID. w. Beckier's b. III. Flirtella. ......... ! 2
Ii. Woodruns Oh. Q. Lewiston Dlcs..:. s 3
Time. 2:45-2 :45-2;49-2:44.
SECOND RAcE-Purse OF $3.50, Tor running
horses; one mile and repeat
J. Wilbur's CD. N. Eclair ...................2 I
II. Brooks b. s. Ned Hanlon. 2
Time, 1:50-2 03i IL 30.
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BROOKLYN'S NEW ARMORY.
Ceremony OF Laying the Corner Stone
Military Ovation.

The laying OF the corner stone OF the new armory
for the Thirteenth regiment N.G.S.N.Y., was the
occasion OF quite a military ovation in Brooklyn
yesterday afternoon. The Thlrteeuth regiment
paraded IN iull dress Uniform, and were accom-
panied by about three hundred members OF the
veteran corps, who served in the ranks during the
war The line formed on Henry street right rest
ing on ozark street, at nall past four r. M. They
then passed up Henry 10 Pierrepont thence to Gnu
ION, 10 Scnernerhorn to Neylns, 70 State TO Fiat
bush avenue, where the ceremony OF the LAYING of
The corner stone took place, the Rev. ]. Hasted
Carroll, ID. d., chaplain of the regiment opening
the exercises with a 1ervent prayer. The corner
stone was then laid by Mayor Hunter the tin box
placed in the granite stone, containing copies of
the daily papers, history OF the regiment bill OF
dress OF regiment, battle Tag OF the First regiment
New York Volunteers OF the Mexican war The
Yegimental oand played, the assemblage sang the
hymn, america and the Rev. DR.. Carroll made
the closing address. The new armory is situated
on the east side OF Flatpush avenue
running through to Hanson place and
forming the letter L. IL will be 200 feet Neep
and LOO feet WIDE. On the top OF the roof will be a
large skylight twelve leet wide and 1913 feet long
There Is TO be a second floor, on wntcn there Will
be ten meeting rooms for the companies The
drill room Will be the largest, and will be twenty.
eight feet high. The 1oor OF this room Is to he
laid independent OF the walls OF the building, to
prevent vibrations from marching. The cost OF
the structure when completed Will be 800 900.
The old armory at the corner OF Henry aud Gran
berry streets now the headquarters Of the regi.
ment only fl3 600.
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TIE CINCINNATI SHOOTING TOURNAMENT

CINCINNATI, July %, 1874
The third days tournament OF the Cincinnati
Shooting and Fishing Club took place to-day.
There was large attendance present.
The first regular match was for seven prizes;
tortytwo entries ten birds each twenty one yaros
rise.
The first prize, consisting OF a sterling silver
cup valued at $l25, was won by J. Jones. of Gin
clnnati, and the second prize by William Caud-
well. OF Cincinnati. The third and fourth prizes
were divided by Horn and Gilman, OF Detroit
In The double bird sweepstakes, eighteen yards
rise, twentyfour entries the five prizes of $40 eacn
and consolation prize Of 81 were taken by Long
and Horn, OF Detroit; Sherman, OF BelOit; Hail. or
Toledo, and Haskell OF Grand Rapids, MiCn.
In the small bird sweepstakes, twenty SIX yards
rise, twenty entries the SIX prizes were taken by
Sherman, Gilman, Proctor, Horn, Bagge and
Terrell.
The tournament closes tomorrow.
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lne N&tlOna1 ftlue AASOcl1uNOns
At a meeting OF the Executive Committee OF the
National Rife Association, held at the ONCE of the
association, No. 90 Nassau street, Monday, July
90 1874, the following business was transacted -
Upon motion it was agreed that hereafter No re-
bate for dues paid by annual members be allowed
upon their becoming lie members.
OF Toronto, Canada, for permission TO use the
range of the National Rifle Association, at Creed
moor, L. l., for the purpose OF a match with the
Irish team next iall was on motion unanimously
granted
An application from Colonel Emmons Clark. OF
the Seventh regiment Infantry. N. G. S. N. Y. for
permission to erect tents upon the range at Creed
moor, for the use Of MS command during the pres
ent season. was also granted.
1t was resolved that after August ]. 1874, no
spirtu0us or malt liquors shall be permitted to be
sold upon the range grounds at CreedmOor L. l.,
unless by special order Of the Range Committee.
The matter Of preparing the programme Of the
second annual meeting OF the National Rifle AssO-
cation, to take place at Creedmoor. september %
1874, was referred to Colonel Wngate and Lieu
tenant Colonel Gldersleeve.
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NORTHWESTERN AMATEUR REGATTA.

Magnificent Sport on the Maumee-List
OF Races and the Entries-The Senior
Six-Oared Shell Race Won by the
Wahw ahsums.
TOLEDO, Ohio, July %, 1874.
The sixth regatta Of the Northwestern Amateur
Boating Association has just closed. The meeting
has been a most brilliant one, and the record
made by the crews Of the Western organization
has clearly demonstrated that they need fear
nothing with which they may now have to CON-
pete. The water yesterday upon the Maumee was
somewhat rough and interfered VITA the perfect
completion of the programme; but the delay was
fully compensated for in the magnificent sport wit
messed afterwards.
THE PRINCIPAL EVENT
of yesterday was the fouroared race, In which the
following Gibbs comprehensive Undines, OF Toledo
Excelsiors, of Detroit and the Wanwahsums, OF
Baias the latter club making the extraordinary
time OF Ism. 81 2-5s on turn stake course
The ExcesIors were second at the finish, but a
trl1e behind the victors. The course Is one and q
half miles and return.
The second was the red letter day Of the associa-
ton, and was enjoyed by the thousands who at
tended. Probably 10000 people witnessed the
races, and the scene was gay one indeed.
THE PIRsT RACE
called was the junior onr- Dared contest for beau
ilul set OF silver cups There were five entries, as
foIlows-Excelslor, Detroit, average weight 14l n
pounds, two crews, Abbott and Syiph; Naiad To-
ledO, average B5 pounds; Undine, Toledo, average
1909 pounds Floral CITY, Monroe, Mich. This was
won by the latter club IN 22m.
THE BARGE RACE
followed. which was won oy the ten-oared barge
OF the Zepbyrs, OF Detroit.
The tub race was a most amusing affair and
created great merriment.
THE EVENT or THE DAY
was the senior siX-oared shell race, one and half
miles and return. There were SIX entries, two Of
which we're drawn. The Wahwahsums took the
prize, making the distance In the heretofore IN
paraleled time on q similar course in i'm. and
81 2-5s., amid the widest excitement ana the
most enthusiastic cheering.
THE SINGLE SOULS
Junior and senior followed, but large majority
OF the crowd had dispersed, as the hour was get
ting late In the junior race Pierson, OF Spring
Lake, won the prize, making the distance three.
quarters OF mile and return, in ION. 5s. The
SENIORS was won by Curtiss, Of Chicago.
The grand regatta bah ana banquet Is held to-
night as the Body House.
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DEXTER PARK RACES.

CHICAGO, July %, 1874.
The third day Of the second summer meeting al
Dexter Park was In every respect a success. Not
less than five thousand spectators were present.
The first race was trottlng race Tor :33 horses.
Purse, $780, $500 to first, $500 to second $3.50 to
the third; mile heats, three in ive, in harness.
The following horses were entered:--Albert, Bay
Henry, Frank j., Young wilkes, Matte Lyse, Ben
Smith, Amy b., Catskill, Moss Rose, Fancher VOL
lord H., Rooier and Lady Morrison. Albert won
the second third and fifth heats. The others were
paced in the order named The last three named
were distanced. Time, 2:2o14-2:3l--2:3O1a-2: 30
2324.
The second race was for 26 horses; purse S. $50:
$500 to the first $500 TO the second $3.50 to the
third The entries were Fred Hooper, Cementine,
Belle, Joker, Tom Wonder, Mia c.. Mollie Morris
and General Sherman Fred Hooper won in three
straight meats, the Others coming In in the order
named. The three last were distanced. Time,
2 264-2: T-2:27H.
The last race running race for $500; mile
and hall, less 100 yards; all ages. Falmouth won
in 1928, Rocket second, Spendthr1ft thlrd.
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TIE COUGHLAN BIGANY CASE.
Summing Up-The Case Given TO the
Jury, but No Prospect of Agrecment.


Jury, bat No Prospect ofAgrecment.
In the Coughlan oigamy trial at Jersey City yes
te1dAy Mr. Dixon for the defence summed up. He
prefsced his address by calling the attention OF
the Jury TO the TACT that the jury the former
tr1al failed 10 agree. That a marriage was con.
animated on January 25 1871, at the parsonage OF
the Bedford street Methodist Epis copal church be-
tween W1lssia stevens and a IN an representing
himself sH James CoughlaD there could be no uues-
Sion. The only question In the case for the Jury was
whether that man was the defendant Counsel
then dealt severely with the character ana habits
OF the reputed vile whom, he commended CoughIan
could not introduce into the bosom OF his family az
MS wife without Offering insult. A marriage GER
tincate was drawn up for the purpose OF covering
up their relations. conspiracy mad long existed
the part Of Wilissia and her sisters TO inveqle
Coughan into marriage, but what could be gained
by such union
District Attorney Garretson replied. He cited
the admission OF the defendant himself as 10 the
relations between him and the woman who claims
20 be his wife. and adduced as strong crcum-
stantal evidence against him the fact that he sup
piled her most hDeraIy with money.
Judge Bede then charged the jury, who retired
81 fifteen minutes before five O'Clock. Up TO late
hour they had not agreed on verdict, nor il there
any prospect Of an agreements
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Maritime Misc ellauy.

BARR e.SosSars Or, from Quebec for GLASGOW, be.
taken into st johns Nj, where she is a derect.
put into Valparaiso previous to July l, very leaky
SCHR CALIs1A from Portland for New York. before
ported in collision with seamtug Cora Staples was
towed from Vineyard Haven to New clifford July 81 for
repairs.
Haven The 2lst inst to John Mccullough, New Bed
ScHR SrEELSAS, before reported at Norfolk In dis
tress Will discharge her cargo OF lumber as the owners
ing black will be sold at auction for the benefit Of all
Where Has n s I diver 4
overIt She VIII haul out to examine her bottom
s se
near Cranberry Isles hsd the vessel was IN bal
port and pumped out
scHR CRERuB Capt Guptil from Boston for Goldsporo
Dor on the night Of the 18TH inst and has gone to pieces
SAILS and RI pgsng and part OF sarge @ No e
scHR YACHT SEA DRIFT was sold at auction yesterday
by John Draper the He'll Gate pilots their on
tie Sound.
YACHT wAxpKnRn, from New York, in entering New
port h s %ght Of Sh on the
high water without damage.
oAs fishing seh LSui;a
gether materials outfits Advertised tor sale
At auction at Cape Canso TOR the BENEFIT OF whom it
the 10Th inst The Louisa Is on shore Glasgow
Dor.
reports that he passed the pilot house Or house Of
n an s 9S p the nad white tie
OUT also seaman's chest hoa ting alongside
% vessel % Of Zoo tons is on the
for the firm of Taylor Thomas OF Boston, and will be
launched early in the fall.
Notice to Mariners.
WASHINGTON, DC, July g. 1874
The following statement has been made by superiu-
tendent Patterson of the United states Coast Survey
On the Afternoon Of July Acting Master Platt
Coast survey steamer Bache OF the coast OF New
sey passed large spar which seemed TO project from
sunken vessel Barnegat Lighthouse at the time was
INV about miles and the depth Of water faith
The spar, yet IN place. is dangerous to navga-
ton.
Whalemen.
Arrived al Fayal June Is, barks John West, Man
chester of NIB last from Reunion; 18th Pacific Borden
OF NIB, from bermuda; Palmetto. Robinson, Of NIB IRON
st Helena-O not reported.
spoken.
Brig Hiram Abif, Tibbets, Is DAYS from 81 Jago for
New York July 81 % miles 81 of Cape Henlopen.
Schr Geo Jordan, Duncan from Portland for Buenos
Ayres June "a, lat 81 NJ lon - o.
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ARRIVALS.
REPORTED BY THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND
HERALD wHITEsT0NE TELEGRAPH LINE.

REPORTED BY THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND
HERALD wHITEsTONE TELEGRAPH LINE
$se SSSn S A"tSsIP 1"1 Sf Ss.Sa
Dbia Tor Cronsiadt same date &C. exchanged signals
n Sa1s s IN with Steamship p CAPT
Beranez from Baltimore tor Liverpool with engines
and brought her I 70 This port GLASGOW Univ n,
Queenstown 10th with mdse and 81 passengers to Hen
Steamship Old Dominion, Walker, Norfolk, City Point
and Richmond with mdse and passengers to the Old Do
Steamship Tomas (sp, Besanez, from Baltimore Il for
% aad s,~ Rs rom
' Snip H5? Marcia PAY yPFnkham Cardiff q bal
sSs E@: Vii R s.a as in
S% Of SS1s csn
sfs q 4SSe WI" ad "fs shs vss
oGsp Simon vessel to Yates
in r s' e Ts1sats @ Sse' Havana days
wsss S1 q sny d1y
na ssar E e HMR"fS with
s sSr k sen s Sesrs asn%9pd Va
schr J ii Marvel Johnson. Richmond for Hartford.
schr fnwyer bennett virginia y,nnin,.
schr F. simpson, jackson, Virginia.
schr Id1 May pr,sko GeorgsGIT;n DC
schr Emma Emma, Hubble, s MLins,; y.,,,
scbr APIS rnnsT NC eens gam nor ,syonor
scnr A p Cranmer, Asird, Baltimore for Bridgeport
Passed Through Hell Gate.
BOUND SOUTH.
Brig Henry Perkins wilkins, Bath for New York, with
schr Rio Marshall shulee, Ms for New York. 20 days
sshf stanley,,, Maddox, Rockland for New York,
Scbr Blast, TAYLOR Pawtucket for Trenton,
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THE NATIONAL GAME.
The. s'Nutmegs'' OF Connecticut vs.. The
~<Green StOcklmxs.n

The Haruerds OF Ccnnecticut-known as the
SNntmeg" team-arrived in town yesterday, aud
in the afternoon met the Mutuais on the Union
Grounds, the occasion being their fourth match
together. II VIII be remembered by our base ball
readers that In May last the Mutuals when they
visited Hartford for the first time, were taken into
camp by the Connecticut nine to the tune OF
10 to 7, out that in June tas defeat
of the New Workers Onset by two
victories achieved by the latter the Hartfords
In Brooklyn by scores respectively OF 5 TO and
10 3. both being close contests. Recently the
Mutuais TOOK trip to Hartford again but as Start
did not accompany them, he having been made in
dgnant by some suspicious play OF one or two OF
the Mutual nine the Philadelphia game, they
were easily defeated by score OF Is to l. This
last meeting therefore. found the record OF games
played between them at 10 2, and so a close aud
exciting contest was expected and a goodly at
tendance of spectators was the result. The ioi
lowing IS the score -
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HARRODsBURG KY.) RACES.

LOUISVILLE, KY, July 20, 1874.
special to the ier-JOur1aal says that
large crowd was in attendance at the Harrods-
burg races today. The rain OF last night had left
the track in fine order.
The first race, for tnree-year-olds, resulted as
follows:-
J. N. Patterscn's Oh. I. Kentucky Central l ]
j: r. Chnns b. 2. Jake Cassell ............. 3
Il. M. Bowman's D. S. Forest King.......... 2
Time, 3:13-3I2-312H.
Inc next feature on the programme was an ex.
hib1tlon OF speed by Honest Allen. He trotted to
wagon with running mate. He made the first
half mile In :l3, second half in :0e.
me second race was stake race for fOur-year-
ods, and resulted as lollows:-
Chlnn's oh. I. John Morrissey .........
S"'~h"A % ~ 10 VI tbcs
Time not gwen.
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schr LAUREL Keen Nantucket for New York with nsb
schr 4 @ Pease Providence for New York: Wv .,.
walsh ss sseSr sesi Ssa
sehr tOPy Ellis for New X0r s.,,mor.
schr Mabel thomas AVery, New Haven Tor Baltimore
sehr Jas Phelps Rockwell connectieut River Tor no
sehr rotterA Hooper, Bradbury. Newport for Haver-
= sshr Harry Ned, Chambers, Providence for New
schr n MitcneL MorreI stanford Tor Eiizabethport.
sehr Mariner dorham Greenwich Tor New for" WIN
schr Emily. Morrei. STANFORD for New YORK.
Steamship Eleanor gobn.op New York for Portland
Steamship Nereus Bearse New York Tor Bostor; No..
Steamship City of New BEDFORD New York Tor new
s!ls Van Buren, Spencer New YORK for Liverpool
schr Harriet Ryan. Robbins, New York for Provi-
Sci II Ii Fisk, wixon, weehawken fo- Boston.
chr HUh Sans Nett Neg YORK Tor NoTwfh
shr s s1o. saarage Sey ror. Johnson FOR
schr STAR Cray ho b. SeT K foTK TOT
sehr Alice scranton, Parker New York for City
schr Reading RR No so, Williams, New York ter
schr Daniel Webster Gorham Elzabethport for Prov.
idence.
sehr %aS Barsou %'N vT 1g or New Haven
sehr Nathaniel Holmes Jarvis, Philadelphia for Fall
schr VIM WOOD, Kelsey. Amboy tor Stamford.
schr Chauncey st john Stewart Port johnson for
schr Ida Herbert Allen New York for Charlestown,
schr W Thompson, McGeraty. Brooklyn for Fall
River
schr II Irons, Hubbard, Baltimore for New Haven
Schr Sarah Strout, Virginia tor Belfast
schr John Brooks, Fox Eliza bethport for New Haven.
Schr Betsey 4 Ann. Locke Amboy tor Stonington.
schr VIM Burden Adams ROndout for Providence.
Schr Massac husetts, Lewis, New York for Belfast.
Schr II d MAY, May. New York for Boston.
Schr w Gesner Egbert, Hoboken for Providence.
Schr ii II Fisk. Whmore Weehawken for Boston.
Schr + Brainard Hall New York for Por tand.
Schr Gertrude, Brockway, New York for Deep River,
Conn
schr Kate Scranton. Palmer, New York for Provi.
dence.
schr sale Ponder, Rogers, New York for Taunton.
schr Hastings, Chase, New York tor Boston.
Schr Mary Matt Parker, New York for New London.
Schr Clara Post Hatch Albany Tor Portchester
schr Minnesota Phinney, Hoboken for Providence
schr Minnie Hun, Mott, Hoboken tor Providence.
Schr Edward Everett, Hall, New York for Portland.
Schr Martha May, May, New York Tor Riverhead
schr Thomas Jefferson, Boxham, Haverstraw for
Stamford.
Schr FAIR Wind. Bowman, New ork for New Bedford
Schr Sallie Burton, Palmer New YORK for Stamford.
Schr Henry Gibbs, Conn. New York for New Bedford
Steamer AibatrosS Davis New York tor Fail River
Steamer Gaiatea Gale New YORK tor Providence.
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MULLEN'S FAILURE.


Hits Withdrawal from the Track.
Edward Mullen, the so-called pedestrian, having
AstiR pursued yesterday at the Hippodrome the
same tactics which he has followed since MS first
start in the 5O0-mile race against time viz of re-
firing and walking alternately-was, for the credit
OF the management, withdrawn from the track alter
the evening performance, 1t having been deter
mined pay the amount called Tor by the contract
rather than 10 allow the great rester" to appear
any longer before the public as waikist. AT the
time of MS removal from the track Mullen had
scored only 10 miles fer the day and 159 miles since
his first TART The consolation in this undisgused
fzze IL that he Will never more be able to face
New York audience
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CREEDM0OR.

The Eighty-fourth Regiment, N. &C., at
Musketry Practice Yesterday-A Field
Day on the Rine Ranges.
The grounds of the National Rifle Association at
Crecdmoor were occupied yesterday by the Eighty
fourth regiment, Second brigade. First division.
N e., Lieutenant Colonel Beattie commanding.
The regiment got on the ranges In good time to
commence firing &C the 200 yards butts little
after ten O'Clock A. NJ. There were I4s officers,
non-commissioned officers and rank and file, who
shot at the short range, and OF these ffty-nine
made the necessary number or points-eight being
the minimum allowed-to enutle them 10 go back
and nre at the 500 yards targets As on former oc-
casions, seven rounds alrogether-that is, two
sighting and five scoring shots were fred at each
distance-the possible aggregate score at both
being forty points.
The following synopsis shows the distribution
among the companies Of those who shot =