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The New York herald., 1875-12-17
THE FIFTH AVENUE PAVEMENT.

To EDITOR or HRRALp:-
cannot doubt that your dabe and persistent
efforts to citizens to of shame the
present condition OF Fifth avenue and appreciation
of what needed that great highway be the
pride Of the metropolis and OF America viii meet with
a hearty response in the minds OF your intelligent
readers; and while expression OF universal approval
Is doubtless finding its way to you in the shape OF many
encouraging letters will add the list and say
"Go on Mr. Editor, In your good work !" and trust
your spirited remarks will SO awaken the enthusiasm
Of the people in general and your Fifth avenue readers
in particular that the interest not abate until such
necessary and definite action is taken as will insure
macadamzing of the avenue from Washington SQUARE
to Central Park In your recommendation thai the
road by judcious legislation placed under the con-
troll Of the Park Commissioners you have struck the
key note In this much needed Improvement which
accomplished be Dest maintained in the man
you suggest | trust the desired objects viii be
eventually secured by your repeated efforts which have
already won and deserve the approval and thanks of
thescitzens and taxpayers ALPHA
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
THE GAME IN THIS CITY.

The concluding eight OF the match series of fifteen
games between Arthur McQuade, OF this city, and Nor
rs Moore Of Philadelphia, played at No 404 Made
street yesterday afternoon The first game was
easily by Moore by a OF q TO o The second
more closely contested, finally resulting in favor
OF the Philadelphan.
The third game resulted in favor Of McQuade and the
fourth seemed to be gong the way at time
the score standing Is to O. but by superb play Moore
finally won. Soon afterward, however, IL became evi-
dent that his hand badly bruised and although he
showed himself master Of the game, making some
beautiful strokes with his left hand and feet McQuade
secured the remaining four games and the victory The
following are the scores:-
First Game-Moore, 81 McQuade, O.
Second Game Moore, 81; McQuade 90
Third Game-Moore-o, /, !, 4 2, 5-la McQuade--
l, 3, 5, 2, A. 5, 3-2L
Fourth Game-Moore-2 8, O. o, o, 02L41
2, III McQuade-o, 3. Q, Q, 6, o, !. o. O. O. A. 2
], 2, 90
Fifth Game-Moore-o. O. O. 53,Ll,o, Ill Nc
Quade-1, o, s, i, o, o; s, 3, $2L
Sixth Game.-Moorc-2, Q, o-2 McQuade-2, 4. S,
10-21.
Seventh Game-Moore-o, !, !, l l, 10, o. l-6
McQuade-S, T. l. O. l. 1, 8, o. 2, 3-2L
Eighth Game.-Moore-0, o, 0, g o. 2-5. McQuade-
A, lao, 2, 8, 7-21
Another match between the same players is talked
OF match for 500 takes place Saturday the 18th
inst commencing at two p M, at McQuade's Court
between George Henley and Patrick Murphy, two well
known amateurs.
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
BURIAL OF MRS. MARGARET ASTOR
CHANLER.

The funeral obseques OF the wife or exCongressman
John w, Chanler and favorite granddaughter of the
late William B. Asor place yesterday at eleven
O'Clock, in St Marks church, corner OF Stuyvesant
street and Second Mrs. Chanler the
daughter Of Mr. Samuel Ward washington, her age
thirtyNeigh and she leaves interesting family OF
children the eldest or whom is thirteen years
She largely participated the special bequests OF he
grandfather, the late millionaire well inheritne
a large property from her mother Mrs Chauler was
in her usual health a few days since but = heavy
cold, contracted at the funeral OF William h
Astor, developed into pneumonia, which caused
her death Mrs Chaner used her great wealth nohly.
There scarcely a deserving charity to which she
did not contribute, and only few days before her
death SHE paid large to defray the Mission debt
OF ST Marks church The hundreds Of mourners that
thronged the church yesterday morning testified very
strongly TO the estimation in which she was held The
officiating ministers DR.. Ryance the pastor
sisted by the Rev DrS Hugh Miller Thompson, Charles
II. Hall, George H. Houghton Rev. Dr Isaac X White,
OF Newport; Rev. DR.. John W. Moore of Red Hook, N.
j.. and two ministers from Undertook on the Hudson,
near the summer residence OF the deceased Among
the we're noticed nearly all the survivors OF
the Astor family, Mr. Lewis NJ. Rutherford and family,
Mr. Rutherford Stuyvesant, Mr.. Sidney Webster and
many members of the Fish, White Beach, Rodgers and
Catln families
The great chanccl nearly buried In flowers, all
oi them being of the most exquisite design, while the
casket which covered with purple velvet and lined
with lead could hardly be for the wreaths, crowns
and crosses of flowers heaped upon it. The choir OF
eight voices sang in a superb manner, the favorte
HYMNS of the deceased-'I would not live Away,
oNearer God to Thee and Jerusalem the golden.
DR. Ryance delivered touching prayer and also pro-
nounced the benediction. DR. Hugh Miller Thompson
read the service in the aslcs and DR. Houghton read
the prayers for the dead. At the services were
concluded and the body conveyed to its last rest
ing place. which understood to be Trinity cemetery
The streets in the neghborhood Of the church were
blocked with private equpases during the progress o
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
HANDBALL.

Al Philip Casey's racket and handball court In
Brooklyn yesterday afternoon there exciting
handeal match, best three in Eve, between James
hcEvoy, noted Brooklyn player, and James Casey,
brother Of the champion Of the Unlted stateA
FIRST CAME
hcEvoy began the game with high left hand tossing
out was returned again repeatedly by his opponent
McEyoy, however, succeeded in scoring before he
was retired Casey then took the ball, and by low
hard tossing made NcEvoy taking the ball con-
unued MS high play and scored before going out
casey then warmed up TO his work. ana by more low
nard service added to his In this inning there
mas Mas AZ Unusual amount OF skilfu play both sides
Inc marker now called Casey IL McEvoy O. McEvoy
tnen resumed the ball and playing with great caution
play, added more 70 hs score The friends of Me-
Evoy now urged him more effective exertion which
he responded to by making the cheering addition TO his
score oi aces Casey followed and seeming confident
OF winning played low hard service until he had counted
points and finished the game. Score-casey, n NC
Evoy, IS
Casey in this game followed hrs hand from the lrst
and was put out by McEvoy without count McEvoy
now changed his hand from left TO right and getting
we'll down 70 his work secured aces Casey followed
and scored points, When after excellent work on both
SIDES he was retired. McEvoy ana friends were now
confident that the second game was to be his and
expressed themselves They proved TO be right as is
shown by the following score:-McEvoy, g. 2 O. s. g.
6-2l Casey, 8, 0, 2, ., 3 Al
In the third game the play generally, very much
like that IN the second Casey, however succeeded in
Id
LAST GAME
The fourth and last game played with energy
and skill by both eombatants, Casey, however, again
forging ahead Of his opponent by his famous hard
serving ana hittng, inc score standng-Casey, o .,
2, 2 l, l-2L McEvoy l, o, o, 8 3, 2, Ito, giving
Casey the game and the match
Tine one hour and thirty I'VE minutes
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
A BURGLARS CURIOUS STORY.

Yesterday morning, in Hoboken, William Murphy,
who claims to be second mate OF the Liver.
pool-owned ship Adnatic, at New Orleans,
was accused by Police U1lcer Homs OF com
mitting a burglary at No. S37 Garden street,
and stealing a quantity of jewelry. The articles
in question stolen from the rooms of Mr. Cars
ten Police officer Homs lives in the house. As the
officer was going through the hallway he met the
prisoner and the latter not able TO give good
account of himself arrested him. The prisoner stated
10 HERALD reporter that he was veteran of the war;
had fought under Farragut, and at Island No 10
on the Clara Dawson. He also said he in the Grim
can war and had sailed out OF this port with Captain
Peabody of the Neptune, who, he SAID, twas nearly
bad skipper as Billy Waterman" F." He said, in reply
to questions put TO him by Recorder Bohnstedt that
committed the burglary after drunken spree, and
while he had not his full senses He committed
for trial by Recorder Bohnstedt and unless he eau
prove good conduct Will probably be imprisoned for
five years
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
A CIRCULAR YACHT.

Mr., E. j. Reed, writing from Russia TO the London
Times naval and other matters, says
must bring these lengthy letters to a close by the
brief mention OF few more facts concerning what one
has seen here more especially in connection with ma
rine affairs The activity and varied enterprise exist
ing here may be inferred from the circumstance that
have divided my time today between the steaInlng
trials oil extremely fast little launch and the
sailing trials OF circular yacht. Most of your readers
win have heard Of and many have seen, the fast little
river steam yacht which Mr. Thorneycroit introduced
with much SKILL enterprise and success.
The Grand Duke CesarewItch Of Russia having
bought one of these little. steamers and
brought her here, IL occurred to Mr. Baird,
WHO the head Of large engineering establishment in
this city, to show what be done in Russia in
similar way, and it is on board the little craft which he
has produced that l have been to-day. She has been
built of thin sheet brass and fitted with compound
engines from the designs OF Mr. Norman Scott Russell,
the manager of Mr.. Baird's establishment, and Is in
every respect great success, decidedly SURPRISING
speed, credibly informed, the English steel boat.
/ cannot doubt that she day exceeded speed Of
eighteen miles an hour, although under conditions that
not altogether favorable. Mr. Thorneycrotts
boat was said TO have gone in England At higher
speed than Mr.. Baird claims for his but when
the two competed here the Russian-but boat
the faster. As specimen OF these ex
tremey light and fast river boats which are so
useful for taking three or four persons swiftly from
place to place Mr. Baird's deserves great praise No
less praise but from quite another cause due to the
curious little circular sailing yacht, twenty feet In
diameter in which afterward made sailing trials
The little craft built by young officer OF the Rus
sian Navy attached to Admiral Popod's staff to show
that the circular form is not by means as adverse
to speed many suppose. She Is cutter rugged, with
very taun mast and has great speed under canvas in
combination with altogether unequalled power of
staying and wearing. She is perfectly round
like a tea saucer, dccked somewhat after
the fashion of Bermuda boat and hav-
ing great stability, carry, almost without incna-
ton all the which it s possible to spread upon
her She is consequently very fast, and, as have
already said, extremely handy witha Like every
thing else have in connection with Russian cir
cuar ships she is calculated TO disturb many preju-
dices, and to teach much even to those who know
mr.
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
TAXATION OF CHURCH PROPERTY.

The greatest concern is manifested by the clergy OF
every denomination in Jersey City the question of
the taxation of church property The Very Rev Dean
Abercrombo, OF the Episcopal Church. says that the
question is OF such vital importance that public meet
ing will soon be held. Rev Dr. Imbrie OF the First
Presbyterian church, believes that the thing
is too monstrous to be credited. He says
that lawyers divided In regard TO the
Interpretation of the amendment Rev. DR..
Rice of Grace church, feels that the danger IS nigh,
to the DOORS and that invited action the part
of all the clergy ought to be taken without delay At
the prayer meeting OF the Westminster Presby yteran
church last evening the subject was introduced by
Elder Howell and IL resolved 10 operate with
the other churches effort TO obtain relief from the
Legislature. The Catholic clergy unanimous in
their condemnation Of the amendment, which,
they say, will press heavily poor congregations
The Methodsts aroused that they intend TO ap
penl as church to the LEGISLATURE
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
HORSE RAILROAD TO CREEDMooR.

The Grand Jury OF the Court OF Sessions Of Queens
county some time ago presented the Hemstead plank
road, which extends from the village OF Jamaica L.
to Queens a nuisance. The Board OF Directors of
the company, however, promised to place the road in
good condition and further proceedings taken
Yesterday the stockholders held meeting at which
they resolved that inexpedent plank road
anew, but determined to hold meeting IN January,
take INTO consideration the propriey and expedency
of bonding the road to sufficient amount to lay rails
and establish horse railroad the route. IL IS
proposed ultimately, should this road be constructed
to make extension Of IT from Queens Creedmoor
the right OF way II is understood having already
secured and 1t is believed that the limo would be ex
tensively patronized during the shooting season At
Creedmoor, especially by the Brooklyn rihemen who
would thus have a continuous line of horse railroad
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
THE UNION FERRY.

The Union Ferry Company officials very retccnt In
relation the issue raised by the Corporation Attorney
the validity ofther lease ovorturcs made to
the company by the New York authorities, before tho
expiration OF the lease which expired in 1871 grant
a one, condition OF making the fare one cent
II objected that this would make the revenue In
sufficient 10 maintain the ferries second interview
took place and compromise effected, lease being
granted condition of reduced ierriage between 1--WE
and seven O'Clock, morning and evening Mr. Smith
consideration given for the lease 81 per annum.
The company have thirteen boats running and own 6ye
fQrrfr
The New York herald., 1875-12-17

PULSE
beat was 285 circulation feeble action OF the heart
weak rapid, but not irregular attended with abnor
NAL sounds
az measured by Casellas spirometer, was 600 cubic
inches The respiration shallow and rapid,
although there was no pulmonary obstructoni its
average rate was 80 2
WIGHT
His own account Of himself that ''the weight OF
ms belly was breaking his back and that he felt this
most when he tried to 'st up straight on himself,
and that the "grab in the back increasing daily.
His usual and most comfortable position In bed
lying nearly round his face, the belly spread out
before him. his chin resting his forearm; in this
way he et least pressure Of the abdomen the back
TREATMENT
Into the medical treatment of the il is unneces
sary to enter Ii will be sufficient for medical readers
10 be informed that the agents employed were large
doses of liquor podssae and the liquid extract Of the
JucuS ueSctcutOSlS
These remedies were used both separately and in
combination
When admitted to hospital he could barely lift his
hand TO his mouth. on the eighteenth day he could
sit up in bed In forty one days he could walk
the corridor with the aid of stick AT the end OF
another six weeks he walked distance OF three
quarters Of mile and back The strangest part of the
aud half pounds heavier than when he
tered. The explanation is that the loss in adipose
matter replaced by muscle. This increase of
muscle apparent in the changed shape of his lower
walking and kicking; The graspng power of his hand
had almost doubled. IL may be observed that his
weight might absolutely speaking, be at any time
considered moderate. One hundred and thirty pounds
is not excessive for boy OF seventeen years. but II
may well be considered excessive in this case with
A9gsoYer gas R9i ihs Meigh but the enormous fat
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
AN INVESTIGATION WANTED.

THE FREEHoLD AND JAMEsBURo AGRIcuLTURAL
RAnRoAD-No DIVIDENDS PAID ron TEN
YEARS.
FRKEHoLD, N. j., Dec. liz, 1878
It is publicly reported here that the Freehold and
Jamesburg Agricultural Railroad has failed pay iIs
stockholders one dollar OF dividends ten years. al
though has earned money during the past year
any other in the State for the length of its
The net earnings soc, 090 and the running ex-
penses 500 000 leaving balance OF 500 The cost
OF running &c, II is said is $4,000 or $40, 600
than any other road of similar length in the country.
The stock IL also reported, only worth fifteen
cents on the dollar. Several stockholders mperatvely
demand investigation into the management
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
CURLING.

The Executive Committee OF the National Curling
Convention have decided that tho mitch between tho
North and South shall take place Prospect Park on
the 4th OF January the first good day thereafter
weather and ice permitting The match for the Gordon
medal will be played at Central Park on January IL
the first fine day thereafter. Mr. J. l.. Hamilton
President OF the National Cprling Club will act as um
pire The match between New York and New Jersey
will como OF at Paterson Tuesday, January IS
There will be ten rnks and forty players side The
Jersey City Club is matched against the Caedonian
Club OF New York, and the New York Thistle Club will
umpire The consideration of the international
match between the United States and Canada was laid
over till the meeting in June.
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
PATTERSON, THE DEFAULTER.

An ENpEAvoR TO OBTAIN PARDON PROM THE
GOVERNOR OF NEW JERSEY.
FREEHOLD, n. j., Dec. l6, 1875
The friends OF George W. Patterson, who is incar.
cerated in the County Jail in this town sentence
OF five months duration, tor "unawully loaning the
public money" have circulated petition throughout
Monmouth county praying for his pardon. Nearly
600 signatures OF reputable citizens have already
obtained Mr.. Patterson member OF the Legis-
lature for three successive terms he has held
other offices of trust and emoument and only about
three months ago he of the foremost poll
ticians in that part OF the State While acting
Township Collector ho loaned considerable OF
money to of his political supporters, and, they
falling TO pay him back, ho became a defaulter. for
which crime he indicted and convicted and Is
suffering imprisonment His family is IN destitute CIR
rup
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
VELOCIPEDE RACE.

velocipede race for the long distance championship
aud $500 will commence at the American Institute
Building to night, beginning nine p. NJ and finishing
on Saturday at eleven NJ The contestants who will
participate in this twenty six hour Messrs A.
Messenger, long distance champion Of America, and
w. 4. Harding the champion 6fty mile walker.
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
SPORTING EVENTS ABROAD.

The racing stable Of NJ. Charles LaGtte better
known as Major FrIdon, were broken up at Paris on
the 1st inst Prices low Mambrn was sold to
Baron Seiliere for 10, roof Bourbon, to NJ Maapert
for 0,600G The same gentleman bought soudard at
10000f Shavoup sold TO de Berteux for IA Io0E
string Of colts and lhes went for 2,Oooi TO 30Oof
each
Prince Hatfield has purchased tho hurdle racer,
Monaco, for 800 guineas.
The fall OF snow in the North Of ENGLAND would an
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
THE WRESTLERS.

NEw York, Dec 16, 1876.
To THE EDITOR OF HERALp.-
After my match with Mr.. Christo on Saturday last
left this CITY TO take with friends at Ster
ling N J. Returning this morning was not a little
surprised to find challenge in the HERALD to which
my name was appended or the document appearing
in your valuable journal had no knowledge whatever,
and therefore beg OF you to make the correction
am bound by previous promise to give the man de-
feated return match, which be claims right and
which will cheerfuly grant him II be agrees TO wrese
on the same terms as before TIL BAUER
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
CHAMPION GAME IN pHrLApELpuIA.

The second OF the series OF handbal games between
the United States champion, Philip Casey OF Brooklyn
and the Pennsylvania State champion Frank Burke o.
Philadelphia, before noted In the HERALD has been
completed in the latter CITY, the series resulting in an
easy victory for the United States cham The match
It in four straight heats The third match and last Of
the present series is TO be played at Carrs Court Pha
dephia, Monday next The conditions are the same
in the previous matches-best four in games
the men to only their right hands in play
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
SAVINGS BANKS INSURANCE.

To EDITOR ruE HKRALD:-
Your correspondents suggestion relating 10 the
"Insurance for Savings Bank Depostors' Is not new
It has been thought Of by several have for some
time had the idea and have acted upon il 10 some
extent have at least $50 GOO promised for capital
shares, and am awaiting from Albany the necessary
sructons for the formation Of such company Yours
respectfully, g. KENT
DEc. 10. 1875. Isl TOmpkins avenue. Brooklyn
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
POST OFFICE DEPARTURES.

Tho steamship Frisia, leaving this port yesterday,
took out a. 4o2 letters and e5 bags OF newspapers tho
Acapulco 463 letters and 10 bags Of papers the City
or New York 40l3 letters and bags or papers; the
Gamma $50 letters and bags OF papers, and the Caron-
delet 204l letters and bags Of papera
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
A HEINOUS CHARGE.

Reuben Van Horn, baggage master in the employ
OF the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at Jersey City,
was brought before Justice Keese yesterday
charge OF improper intimacy with his daughter who
Is only eleven years OF age. Van Horns wife was
killed by fall some time ago medical examination
OF the child confirmed her statements The accused
was remanded for further examination this morning
The New York herald., 1875-12-17

STATEN ISLAND FERRY.

Through solicitation and for the accommodation OF
theatre goers the Staten Island Railroad Company will
have boat leave New York at midnight, commencing
tomorrow night, instead Of at ii As heretofore
There truth in the report that the company intend
running their cars TO Tompknsvlle and Skipping the
Stapleton landing they say they own the Saplcton
property and intend aid in its Improvement by max
ing moro frequent communication with New York.
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
BILLIARDS.

George !. slosson yesterday issued challenge to
William Sexton to play game Of billiards for $500
side, the rules for the three ball championship OF the
world to govern the contest The challenge TO
main open for ten days
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
SEA CLIFF GROVE ASSOCIATION.

At the annual meeting Of the Sea clir Grove and
Metropolitan Camp Ground Association, held at No. sos
Broadway, the following Trustees were elected Il
Battershall Chester Bedell, w. II. Du Puy, William
Dickson, Henry Dubois, John Falconcr J. s. Foun.
tain, Frederick n. Keller Wilbur \. Martin, George b
Remser Egbcrt Rhinchart H. l.. Richardson, Joel
Samms, d. Z. Hicks, Christopher Wohltman-
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
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Time. / .AB--I .46--l .bl-9. L

Ella Harper the 6rst heat by Eve cngths. era
ham won the second heat by half length and tho two
succeeding heats easily. Harper seemed TO give up the
after the second heat She liz pounds
Graham's 90 This the most exciting event OF the
meeting The betting heavy every race, but
very heavy tho I'll hrd and last In the pools the
track Harper sold for 200; all the others the field
for 70 nearly three TO Harper against the field
The favorites were beaten In every race.