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THE FRENCH TURF.

DERBY DAY AT cHANTILLY-RAcE TOR THE
GREAT EVENT or THE SPRING MEETING
SALVADOR THE WINNER IN A FULL FIELD.
PARIS, May 23. 1875
The Chantilly Spring Meeting was brought to a
close to-day with the annual race for the Prlx du
Jockey Club, or French DERBY.
The event. ike It's English originator is a dash
o. a male ana haE for Inree-year -olds; twelve
ran.
sALvAToR THE WINNER AFTER AN EXCITING
CONTEST.
The race was nne one, and resulted IN the sue
cess OF NJ. Lupn's Salvador, against which six TO
one was laid with Count Lagrange's Nougat and
M. Lupin's 81. Cyr running dead neat for second
place Nougat was the favorite, only two to
being laid against MIN while as low as five to two
was laid againstSt. Cyr
THE RACING
Prix du Jockey Club (Frencn Derby for three
year-ods, entrance ], coo francs, 600 francs forfeit
but only 500 francs If declared by four p. NJ
three days before the race with $4,000 francs
added, the second horse to receive 1000 francs ;
colts TO carry 1l9 pounds and Niles l15 pounds ;
about mile and hall.
NJ A. Lupln's CHI. c. Salvador, by Dollar, dam
SauVagine, lle IDS.
M lie Comte +. de Lagrange's b. 6. Nougat. by
Consul, dam Nebuleuse, ll9 lbs. ................ o
d. A. Lupin's b. c. st. Cyr, by Dollar, dam FIN
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THE CENTENNIAL HERALD.

from the Petersburg Wal Index-AppeaLl
The NEW YORK HERALD exhibited its character
istic enterprise and spirit BY the publication OF
Centennial edition on Thusday, IN honor OF the
Mecklenburg celebration. The impression con-
talnsd fac-simile reproductions OF the New York
Journal OF June 10 II75, a contemporary sketch
or the battle or Alamance aud q curious I'D broad
aide, issued toward the close OF the last century,
containing three OF the MecElenourg resolutions
with appropriate patriotic notices and embenish-
meats around them. The HERALD publishes also
Iac-simlles OF the signatures Of the MeckIenburg
gigners how obtained we are az loss to
Imagine) and picture or the Mecklenourg media
Just issued py the Philadelphia Mint. The edition
Is altogether one OF curious value and interest,
and is preparation must have cost great deal,
alike In the way Of research, labor and expendi-
fnre Of money.
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SPAIN.

Ex-LEGIsLAToRs PROJECTING PLAN FOR
NATIONAL CONSTITUTION POLITICAL COM
PROMISE ITS CHIEF POINT or BASIS.
MADRID, May %, 1875.
An important political meeting mas been held
here. 1t was attended by nearY 600 gentlemen
VINO have held seats in the Cortes either as Sena-
tors Deputies
resolution was unanimously adopted that on
the opening OF the next Cortes . constitution
nhall be submitted formed on a basis Of compro-
mise OF oil monarchical and liberal parties.
AN ARMY COMMANDER RESIGNED.
The resignation OF General Echagues command
ing the Array Of the Centre, mas been accepted.
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THE EAST NEW YORK TRAGEDY.

Nothing new has been developed BY the authori-
ties IN their researches concerning the Joung
tragedy az East New York, save that On Thursday
evening last Joung, the suicide, called at the lager
beer saloon OF Hans Peterson, where Miss Bedgod
(wlihelmina), his former housekeeper, mas Teen
stopping since she left his house, on Tuesday last,
ana paid her $50. This money was two months
wages. at the rate Of SIS per month, which was
the price he stipulated upon with her when he
engaged her. in January last. subsequently he
called on her again and gave her $500 IN green
backs, which he asked her 70 keep for him, say
ing at the same time, 'You better take care
oil this money for me, as ] don't know how
things are going to turn out with me just YETI
she says she did not ike 70 comply with his re-
quest, dreading she might lose f.; but he insisted
upon her doing so, as he said he intended to make
her his heiress. On Friday ne called on Wilnelmina
again ana gave her 81 TO take care or His man
ner was odd and excitable. There can be little
no doubt that Mrs. Joung was murdered
by her husband on the afternoon OF Thursday. as
she never seen alive alter the visit OF Onicer
Bropny az two O'Clock on Thursday afternoon,
when, he says, he saw her lying on tue lounge
With handkerchief around ner head; but
warrant lor her arrest, and could not,
therefore, take her out OF the house.
The husband called his attention her then,
said she had cut her nnger and was drunk. IL
would have settled a question which must now
remain IN doubt, had Brophy spoken TO the wo-
ndH, as butTe II u HOsSlDulby Nuat sue was tleu
dead, and that ner looking at him was purely
Imaginary on his part. AS IL was, he did not speak
to her, nor dld she to him. and the neighoors say
th9t they have not seen her since Wednesday last
Tue suicide and murderer, IL appears, was mar
RED 10 his victim ABOUT two Years ago, but they
have never lived on amicaDle terms, according to
the report Of the neghbors. Indeed, IL Is SAID
that sue was not virtuous woman, and that
this TACT being known to him led 10
his drinking ana negiecting his business. lie lived
for twenty years at East New YORK, and was con
sidered an excellent custom WORK tailor. or late
wa N ia M a n n
woman, Annie, was not MS lawful wife. This was
ialsehood, as they were married az the little
Lutheran church, about TWO blocks distant from
the scene OF tue murder.
Miss Bedgold gave the Coroner $3.50 OF themoney
she received from the suicide Joung. she Is re-
tanned Ia custody oy order o, the Coroner. The
booes are at the 6orgue, wnere a Dost-mortem
examination viii he made by Dr. shepard. Coro-
ner Simms Will commence the inquest as the
Coroners' ONCE Ia the County Court House to-day.
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ARREST OF A DESPERATE.


on the 10th or last October a christening took
place in the apartments Of an Italian family at No.
10 Jersey street, q number OF the friends or the
family being present. large quantity OF lager
beer was imbibed by the sons Of sunny Italy, but
IN the course OF the evening the supply run short.
The men in the place we're asked TO replenish the
same ana on one OF them, named Jenio Arreso,
being told that Il was his turn 10 treat ne be-
came indignant and refused. HIS refusal
caused some OF mis- companions TO scod at
him about being mlser, whereupon ne new into
passion and drawing a large dirk knile COM
menced an attack on the persons IN the room,
which resulted in TWO OF them, named respectively
Mchael Dleto and CnillardO Bosgagedo, being Sc
Nerely stabbed IN several parts Of their bodies.
Jhe desperate then made MS escape. Inc
WOUNDS at the time were supposed 10 he latal,
and the injured men we're removed 10 bellevue
Hospital az which Institution they passed several
m0nths, nnally cOnvaescinR
Last night young Italian boy called at the
Fourteenth precinct station house and informed
captain Allaire that Arreso at his nome, No. 63
sullivan street. 0flcer Mitchell was promptly
detailed 70 make the arrest, which he succeeded
In doing, ana took bis prisoner TO the station
house IN mulberry street, whore he was locked
up, and charge OF feloniOus assault, Win intent
80 Kill preferred against MIN by his victims. ON
nis being searched az the desE preparatory TO his
removal TO a cell, large clasp KNIFE was found on
bis person. Arreso will be arraIgned before q
police MAGISTRATE ~ the Tombs this morning.
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

on Saturday night, at the Park Theatre. 4 new
candidate Tor public favor appeared in Mnman's
tragedy OF ''The Italian Wife, The house
was wen filled, and the audience was
largely composed Of prominent society
people. the dCOutdnte Miss Eleanor How.
ard, displayed unmistakable dramatic ability,
which received prompt recognition At the hands
OF the audience and secured Tor the lady az the
close or the performance call before the curtain.
Apart from tho nervousness naturally attending
nrst appearance and certain deficiency In her
method or reading MISS Howard's performance
gave evidence OF the possession By the lady or
considerable hstronc ability. IL Is not often
that SO much success attends the lrst performance
or a new conner TO tue stage.
Miss Lizzie Aud and ner sister will give, on
Thursday night next, at StstnwaJ Hail. dramatic
reading The programme will include scenes
from ..King Johnr and tne balcony scene from
"Romeo and Juliat.n The young ladies', who have
already acquired considerable reputation as
eaders in private circles will be assisted Dy Mr..
stoddard aud Mr.. hired Peasas
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FIRE IN LEXINGTON, KY.

LEXINGTON, May %, 1875.
Ore or considerable magnitude broke out nero
about two O'Clock this morning in the livery
stable Of Davis b Adams. II spread with great
rapidlty, and 1t seemed at Que time as though the
whole town would be destroyed. high wind
was blowing at the time, and the danes
spread rapidly until the whole block be-
tweenSnort and Main streets on Lines one streer.
was involved. IL then took III the hl0cN on the
other side OF Limestone street, spread along short
street ana burned three houses on Main street.
The Fire Department worked wen, but there
was but one engine, Its work was mol very eject
I'VE and but Tor the bucket brgaoes the nan ~
Lexington would nave been IN ashes. Tue hre
was got under control about half-past SIX o'cOck.
The total loss is about 100000, ana the Insurance.
about 435 900.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

SUNDAY CONCERT AT JONES WOOD COLOSSEUM.
Mr.. Schultneis, the proprietor OF jones' wood
Colosseum, the largest musical resort in the city
had preliminary concert there yesterday after.
noon, at when Downing's Ninth Regiment Band
appeared. The programme consisted OF tho fol-
lowing selections Overture, ''Der Tambour der
Guard" nttl; waltz, GOA the Beautiful Rhine,n
Beta; selection, LA File de Madame Angot,"
Lecocq; fackeltanz, No. IN nat, Meyerbeer; cor
net solo, Excelsior Polka frewin-Mr. Benjamin
G. Bent; grand selection, Macbeth" No ~,
Verdi; solos oy all the principal artists OF the
band; overture. ''Rosemunden Schubert; fan
TASTE, "Carniva OF Venicen with new
and humorous variations, composed expressly
for the Ninth Regiment Band by Carl Kerssen
grand selection, 'Don Pasquale,p Donizetti;
waltz, "Falry Palace,n Godfrey; Choir der ptgeF,
from ''Tannhauser,u wagner; march, "rhere Is No
Harm in Kissingn Downing. the band has lost
none OF those qualities oil brilliant, artistic render
ing ana honogeneity OF expression that years ago
made it renowned among our military organiZa-
lions. in Mr.. Bent one will find a cornet player
second only TO Levy In effective and telling style
or playing and ne was enthusiastically recalled
after the Excelsior Polka.u ON sunday next Beet
hoyens BATTLE or Yttoriau will be gwen with
all those brilliant surroundings that must render
IL dOubly attractive and that will be made the Oc-
caslon Of the formal opening OF the season.
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OBITUARY.
GEORGE D. ROLLINS.

The subject OF this sketch, Mr.. George n. Roll
lIns died yesterday at his residence near jamaica
L. |. lie was born in this city IN the rear 1904
and belonged 10 one OF the old Knickerbocker
families. lie engaged Ia active business az an
early age, and from the year 1885 until 1850 was
known as one oil our most prominent merchants
he retired from business in the year 1850 at
which time he was stricken with blindness. lie
took an active part in national as wei as State
politics, and held az one time the position oil
leader IN the councils Of the old whig party. lie
was also a member Oh the old Volunteer
Fire Department., and was associated with
such men as Anderson, Mills and Norwood.
III loined the s0d Wavev Rowing Association in
en- year 1884, and was subsequently one OF the
jncorporatOrs oil the New York Yacht Club. Yacht
ing was one OF his favOrite amusements, and IN
the wear 1851 lie built the yacht Betty Bliss In
which. although totally bereIL OF sight he made a
voyage around the world. OF his immediate
family he leaves his WIFE several sons and
daughters 70 mourn his loss HIS funeral Will take
place at Trlulty church, In t~ city, Ut twelve
O'Clock on Tuesday,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-24
o'LEARY's WALK.

FIVE HUNDRED MILES ACCOMPLISHED WITHIN
THE SPECIFIED TIME
CHICAGO, May o. 1875
At In. 32m- sos. O'Clock this morning Daniel
O'Leary finished his 500 mile walk, making the
distance ia 2h. 2sm. los. less than the time al
Lotted-156 hours.
During the evening fully 5000 persons visited
she Westside Rink, where the feat was per-
formed. Various presents we're given him
by enthusiastic friends, incluui ug a purse OF
81 900. During the walk he made one mile in 7m
2Ss., fty mlles In nine consecutive hours and 200
miles IN less than fifty hours. he showed signs or
fatigue but was BY no means exhausted at the
close, and walked during the last hours at the rate
OF mile ID Inn. 32s.
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BELGIUM.

MoB-THE POLICE CHARGE ON THE RIOT
ERs
BRUSSELS, May 23 1875.
As religious procession was passing through
Ghe streets to-day 1t was assailed by the populace
and It's rangs were broken up.
RIOTERS ARRESTED
The police, with drawn swords, charged on the
rioters. ten OF whom were arrested
THE PRocEssIoNIsTs pIsPERsE
The members OF the procession took refuge in
the neigbbornR houses AM subsequently dis
persed.
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RIVER STEAMER BURNED.
ROCHESTER,, n. y. May D, 1877

ROCHESTER,, n. ". May %, 1878.
The steamer Failing waters, william Bennett.
owner md captain, was totally destroyed by nre
the Genesee River at four O'Clock this morn
ing The IRE is supposed 70 have been the work
of an lncendiary, as the fireman who left the yes
sci eight hours be ore the flames burst out, had
carefully extinguished the fires. young man
named Johnston, Of Port Hope, Canada, asleep on
the vessel after being badly burned, jumped over
board ana was drowned. Phe loss on the Failing
Waters is ABOUT $40 900; Insurance SO, 0O0 She mas
been used TOR pleasure parties AND made regular
trips between Buelps Landing and Charlotte.
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STEEL AND SHOVEL WORKS BURNED.

PITTsBUEG, Pa, May 90 1875.
dre was discovered about two O'Clock tais
morning IN Hussey, Binns Co.'s Cast steel aud
Shovel Works at tie foot or Twenty seventh
street. When discovered half the build
ing was enveloped in flames ana
despite the efforts oi the 1remen il totaiy
destroyed. the fire was una ubtedly the work OF
au ncendiary. Loss on building aud machinery.
about $50, 900; on stock $4,000 Total insurance.,
Sl2 900, OF which 81, 500 IS IN nome companies
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SUICIDE OF A CALIFORNIAN.

ELMIRA, N. Y, May 90 1875.
A young named Martin Fltzsmmons son
or one OF the richest farmers in TINS valley, living
three miles south Of this city. committed suicide
shis afternoon by shooting himself through the
head with revolver. tie was about thi rty Ell hit
years OF age, and had just returned from Cali
Iornia, where he went eleven years ago, he was
Unmarried No cause Ia known for the act
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DEATH OF A NOTORIOUS CHARAC-
TER.

ROCHESTER, n. ". May %, 1875.
This morning Amos Forbes, known as "Chicken
Forbes,n a notorious character, IN running from
mis- house 10 escape arrest for beating his wife.
fell dead before he had gone niteen vards.
His VILE had sent one Of their four children
Tor policeman alter ne had beaten her, ana
the approach OF the Officer Forbes ran from the
house Striking his wife a parting blow as he
went The bursting OF blood vessel stretched
nlm nfeless on the street.
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MURDER OF A TEAMSTER.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Nav 23 1875.
William Dowey, a Pttsned teamster, was
fstally shot By Henry G. UrogIer, truckman, on
Saturday nignt, apparently without provocayion.
The parties had been driuking together, and
Crogier VINO was riding, coOly shot down his vic
tim ana drove
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-24
FIRE IN BROOKLYN.

At ten O'Clock last nignt IRE IN the frame
dwelling No. 492 Broadway, Brooklyn. +. u, owned
BY Joseph Emerson, causeu damage Of $l,oS-
The adjoining house No. 494. also owned Dy Ender-
son, was damaged $500 worth by water. Insured
for 81, $40 In the Imperial Company, u London
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-24
THE GRASSHOPPERS.
IOWA FREE FROM THE PESTS.

IOWA FREE FROM THE PESTS.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, May %, 1875.
Dispatches from large numoer OF towns in this
State received here show undoubtedly that there
are no grasshopper ravages IN TINS State, nor is
there any danger anticipated. Crops were never
In better condition, nor the prospect Tor an i'm
Liense yield more suspicious. The dispatches
sent from here by certain parties tnat grasshoI-
pers were devouring the crops are wholly untrue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-24
OIL TANK ON FIRE.

PTrsBURa, Pa. May %, 1875
Lightning struck twenty-thousana barrel tank
fu OF oil at Harms City tonight setting the oil on
nre. Efforts are being made 70 save the oil by
running II on but IL Is feared the tank mar burst.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-24

FREE EXCURSIONS To GARDEN CITY PARK
daily sundays Included, Long Island Railroad,
week days al A. NJ ana on sundays Al O'Clock Z. w..
returning At6P Persons DESTROYS Of seeing the vast
improvements being made BY Mr. A. r stewart Al Car
free pa ON application 70 B. W. HITCHCOCK. music
publishing store SIS Third avenue corner fwentysixth
Nex York
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-24
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record Will show the changes in
the temperature for the past twenty-four hours.
In comparison with the corresponding date OF llsE
year, as indicated by the thermometer at Huonups
PnarmacN. HERALD buldIng.-
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A-HFRALD BRANCH OFFICE. BROOKLYN.
cofner Fulton avenue AMI Boerum stree
Omen from A. NJ. tO9 r. N.
on sunday from % ? r. a.
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The tank is owned by saierneld Taylor and The
OH belongs 70 the United Pipe line Tue amouns Or
loss and Insurance is not yet Known.
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ALL THE OLD METHODS or TREATING RUP-
ture are consigned oblivion the invention OF thu
Elastic Truss - Broadway. which, worn easy, soon
worst ruptures.
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CORNS-DRS. y. 4 r. KENISON, CHTROPO-
diets have removed from 81 Union square SO 6road
way corner seventeenth street Corns extracted with
out pain, Is cents each.
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COMFORT FOR THE FEET.-sUNMER SHOES
IN great variety al EUGENE FEl.isiS a SONS, No. 81
\ 4ssau street
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LEON DUMAS EAU MERvEILLEUSE Is NOT
enamel but medicine for the skin. Laiies are
yiled 20 test the aruca before purchasing NO Wess
Twenty-nfth street
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A.-HATs FOR GENTLEMEN; SUMNER STYLES;
est prices H. ERNENWEIN,
lis Nassau street, spruce street
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M'EyOY's POWDERED KALYE, AN IN
prOvement on soap tor washing and hoaseceanng; one
box ,Zsc Is equal pounds Of best hard s0apgM
also a powerful dsnfecanL aud insect exterm nator.
Manuiacmrea by NEW Y 0KK CHEMICAL WORKS, IL
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NINTH REGIMENT ANNIVERSARY.

Average temperature for corresponding date
last year 81
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DEsHLER's PILLS ARE THE BEST AND SAFEST
Remedy Tor CHILLs FEvxR And MALArIA.
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FOR DYSPEPSIA. DEBILITY &C., THE PERU.
yIAN long tried ana we'll established reIneny
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TIE FIRES ExrNcUrsHED Br DREScHHG

THE FIRES ExTINGUIsHED NJ DREScHnG
RAIN-TRAvEL RESUMED ON THR RAILROAD.
SCRANTON, "a. May o. 1875.
drenching rain accompanied BY a severe thun-
der storm visited tins section OF the state yester
day, completely extIngaIshing the forest fires on
the Mooslc Highlands and IN the woods around
MOSCOW, DaleviIle, Tobynanna and Other towns
along the Delaware, Lackawana and western
Railroad. which were threatened on Friday oy the
danes.
Tue Pennsylvania Coal Company's Gravity Ran.
road, OF which three miles were destroyed by IRE
on tire MoOsIc Highlands, mas been promptly re-
paired, and travel was resumed over that busy
route yesterday. The company's mines az Pitts
ton, thrown Idle In consequence OF the ob3lruc-
ton. VIII resume work on Monday morning.
The weather mere to-day Is beautiful, aad tho
atmosphere has been thoroughly clearod ~ the
binding smoke by which 1t had been snrcnarged
for the past Few days.