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The New York herald., 1876-10-01
PRESENTATION or PRIZES

PRESENTATION OF PRILEs
After the shooting the prizes were presented by
representatives, o the several committees TO the sue
who returned thanks Tor the prizes
and hosptaltes received by them since their ARRIVAL
In Washington.
The medal won by Major Fenton consIsts Of beau
tful five-ponted golden star depending from pin In
tho form OF eagle with outstretchcd wings IL
weighs sixty pennywcghts. diamond IS Embedded
in each point of the star, and It's centre Is an en-
CRAVING OF the Capitol Building on one side OF
which are the figures "l776," and on the
other .sls76' Al the lower part OF the
star IS black and white enanecd target
with diamond for bulls eye. Crossed over the
upper part the rifles Joined together at
the top secured TO the upper point OF the star by
immature laurel wreath in gold. From the talons OF
eagle which is OF solid gold In bold relief are the
American and IRISH tags In enamel II is valued at
$500
Tho Australian medal has pin In tho form OF an
eagle The pendant Is sIxponted star Az the top OF
the star is ofthe Capitol enamel In the centre
are the American and Australian flags in enamel. and
a target, with n diamond for the bulls eye Beneath
are two rifles crossed and the figures "1ss6" golden
ribbon through the six points OF the star and en-
circles the whole
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ATHLETIC GAMES.

SEVENTH ANNUAL GAMEs OF THE NEW YoRx
ATHLETIC CLUB AT MOTT HAVEN.
decidedly small attendance Of spectators witnessed
the seventh annual fall games Of the New York Ath-
letic Club the grounds OF that association nt Mott
Haven yesterday afternoon. Notwithstanding the
favorable state OF tho weather the Board Of Managers
decided to carry out the lengthy programme, which
has already been published in the HERALD
The first event Of 100 yards, In nrst and
second trial heats and final heat The latter was
won by Frederick c. Saportus, OF New YORK city,
George II. Parker, OF New York city, securing the
second place. Time. 10hs
starters was won by Harold Lambe, of the Ar.
gonaut Boat Club, Toronto, Cornelius vought. Of the
Yonkers Lyceum, winning second honors- Time,
Am. 81 rs.
the hurdle Of 100 YARDS three trial heats and
final heat, George Hitchcock, OF New York city, came
frst o. L. Richard Of tho New York Athletic Club,
following close behind him at the finish Time, i9s
The fourth event-a mile waik-was partici-
pated In by nine compctto After an interesting
| exhibition OF pedestr'anlsm NJ. Stern. Of the New
Of So osre OF s Of New
taking the second prize Time I'm. S1s
440 yards running race, in three trial heats and
final heat, was tho next event This was won by Ed.
ward Merritt, OF the New York Athletic Club, w. G..
Robertson, OF the Montreal Athletic Club, taking ths
The three mile walk was won by o. NJ Stern, Rest
maid H. Sayre, Of Woods Gymnasium, New York city.
treading close on his heels ~ they reached the goal
| There were in the sevcn-mlc walk ten contestants
all OF whom wont through to the nnish with CON-
msndable endurance, although some OF them were
hopeessiy in the before half the distance had
been gone over This event was carried by Charles
| Connor, Of tho Young Mems Christian Associations
| Gymnasium, +. c Hoiske. OF the Harlem Athletic
Club, coming in second. Time, 5sm., a21ss.
In tho running high jump H. Edwards Ficken, Of
New York city, was declared the winner. Height
vauted over feet inches
Al putting the snot Henry A. Buermcyer, ofthe New
York Athletic Club proved the winner, having thrown
the metal globe a distance OF IS feet inchea
The running broad jump by Isaiah Frazer,
Of the Yonkers Lycesm. Distance, II feet 4 inches
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BASE BALL NOTES.

Tho tenth and Iast game OF the championship series
between the ST Louis and Hartford clubs was play cd
yesterday at ST. Louis. Pools song In this city
In favor OF the browns the or 20 IL and Is
to s. but the grcat chagrn Of the St Louis backor
the Hartfords won by the score or4toL
The game At Louisville yesterday between the Bos-
tons and Lousvcs close and Interesting through
out Neither club scored In the first inning but the
second the Louisves lcd of with three runs the Bos-
tons getting one This made the Louisves the "a
by heavy odds. In tho inning, however the
Bostons rallied and wrenched the lead from the grasp
oi their opponents. scoring tour runs TO Lousve's
one Both sides drew blanks until the seventh. when
the Lousvies made one, which tied tho score. In
eighth the Bostons scored the winning run Score
Louisville 6; Boston, O.
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GoH retired after Tue ouIsus natnuone hIteI the
thirteenth; Greenh after the tenth, and Evans after
tho fourteenth shots
Totals by teams:-
IRIsH-Fenton. 6S; Miner, O.; Thyme, 81; Joynt,
65; R,gby, 81 Evans, Coli and Greenhlll retired.
scorcH-Luke, 81; Rae, 81; Boyd. 90; Menzies, go;
Tborburn, 81
AUsTRALiAS-Lynch, 81; Sadc, G7.
The medal presented by the Irish citizens Of Wash
nington for the member Of the IRISH making tho
highest score In tho three days shooting by
Fenton.
Rae won the Remington rife presented by the Scotch
citizens Tor the member making tho highest score In
the three days shooting and Sadc the medal Tor the
allan team presented by the General Committee.
The following Is the scores or the three days out Of
a pOssble 200.
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CREEDMOOR.
THE FOURTH COMPETITION FOR THE MARKS
NAN'e uAnnu

THE FOURTH COMPETITION FOR THE Marks
MANS BADGE.
The fourth competition for the Marksman's Badge
took place yesterday afternoon The weather aud The
light were both bad for shooting There were twenty
i've entries for the match The following are the con-
ditions upon which the match shot
Open to all comers; distance. 200 and 500 yards;
two sighting and hve scoring shots each range; po
sition standing at 200 ana any with the head toward
ths target, at 500 yards weapon. Remington rife,
State model; entrance fee fifty cents; the highest ag
gregae score 10 take the badge and onequarer OF the
entrance money, the next highest one. sixth,
and the third highest twelfth OF the ices;
the badge 10 be three times mot necessarily
secutivey) before becoming the personal property oi
the winner. Mr. Vanhuesen won the badge by u score
oil Al out Of possible 80 points
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YACHTING NOTES.

The following yachts passed whitestone yesterday:-
Yacht Dreadnaught, N.Y.YC., Mr. Osborn, from
New York, cruising eastward.
Yacht vindcx, N.YY.C., Mr.. Center from Newport
for New York.
Tho vesta N.YY.C. Mr.. Mills. 10 at anchor OF the
HERALD telegram station.
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TYPHOID FEVER AT THE GEN.
TENNIAL.

To THE EDITOR ov Taz HKRALp:--
In addition TO other victims Of malariai or syp'
fever At the Centennial Grounds there may nch'
added Mr. Lobo, tho janitor VI the roomA lused ur'
members OF the press at the Centennial bulldnRseno
PHILADELPHIA, Sept SU, lS7d vERmt-
onoh
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TRoTTING AT DECKERTowN. N. J.

MIDpLErowS, N. j., Sept. 30, 1874
The Vantage races at Deckertown, Sussex county,
N. j., closed yesterday. The winners werc:--Of the
3:2o race Randoph's Thomas in 2:4o; OF the minute
race Potter Manees julius H., in 246; tho 1850 race.
Wyckhams Dandy. in AS; OF the 1888 and AZ races
Martins Sussex, In 2:40; Of the free 10 all, Price
Kilpatricks Dandy, in 2:42. Manee's Revenge wO
second in the last threo races.
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YELLOW FEVER.

THE DAYS BURIALs AT SAVANNAH.
SAVANNAH, Ga, Sept 80, 1874
Tho total number OF intermcnts to-day was 20, Of
which IL were from yellow fevoE Twelve OF the bu-
rails were Of colored persona
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TROTTING POSTPONED.

The trotting at Suffolk Park, Philadelphia, was post
poned yesterday. OF ram, until tomorrow,
when the Federal Race and the National Cup Race
viii take place. Besides. an attempt by Goldsmith
Maid to beat ner best record will DO made she viii
have three trials
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CENTRAL HUDSON YACHT RACE.

PoucHKEgpsIE, N Y, Sept 80, 1870
In the Fall regatta of tho Central Hudson Yaehs
Club, New Hamburg to-day, tho Leroy the nrst
prize for rst class yachts tho Frank tho nrst prize
for second class and tho A. Ring the first prize os
third class
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INDIAN PEACE COMMISSIONERS.
OMAHA, Nep. Sept 30, 1876.

OMAHA, Neo. Sept 80, 1876.
Tho Indian Peace Commissioners arrived from the
West last pight and loft for Yankton Dakoal Agency
this morning They held an important session here
to-day IN consultation with Supcrintcndcnt OF Indian
Affairs Nickcrson, oi Indian Territory.
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APPEAL TO KNIGHTS OF pYrn1As.

Macon, Ga, Sept 80, 1874
Felix Corput, the Grand Chancellor Of the Knights
Of Pythias OF Georgia. appeals TO members Of that
Order throughout the United States for assistance for
members In Savannah who suffering from the yell
low lever. Relief Is needed Immediately. Ths lodge
savannah has exhausted ts and calls for Aid
from abroad. The suffering Is very great
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JEROME PARK RACES.

INAUGURATION OF THE FALL MEETING POST
PoNED UNTIL To-MoRRow-PooL SELLING
on THE EVENTS LAST EVENING.
The weather dealt roughly with the lovers OF racing
yesterday II nterfered with the inauguration Of the
iall meeting OF the American Jockey Club, dlsap
pointing thousands who invariably patronze this re-
union at jerome Park. The early morning, with its
clear sky and bright sunshine, sufficient indca-
tions for the masses that . pleasant day
before them, but before one-half OF
New York had finished breakfast the falling
made 1t apparent that the pleasure OF
attending the races for few hours be deferred.
The officers OF the club IN good time made public The
stern necessity OF the OCCASION setting Monday tho
opcningday Though annoying, the sport VIII not con-
scqnenlly suffer and with favorable weather, there
Will TO grand times a. jerome Tomorrow. The pro.
gramme is rich IN strength and interest In three OF
the ive events there neds OF more than ordinary
magnitude, and the course with little sunshine will
be sound gong and likely to suit all kinds Of horse
flesh. So there cannot be anything tame In the strug
ges come and though long odos are gwen In some
the pools that certain horses will land the winners
there are many chances that these students Of pubic
form may be upset In their calculations.
such interest is manifested In the fixtures for the
opening day that despite the rain which Tell In copious
evening with the betting fraternity Curiosity not
alone prompted their presence, ior they made many
Investments, the averages oil which arc embraced In
the sales UNDER
FIRST RAcE.-Purse OF $500; beaten maidens al
II old less, lbs. III uve
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NEwToN's CHANNEL.

There another explosion at He'll Gate yester lay
morning, when tho top was blown OF Frying Pan Rock
with eighty five pounds OF dynamite Previous to the
big blast Of Sunday last pounds OF the
plos:ve named were placed under against project
ing spur Of that rock the expectation that the
from the So 600 pounds in the big mine would
explode It. The shock from the latter was, however
80 slight that the Frying Pan remained unshaken with
the dynamite at It's base About leo pounds Of the
plosive remained on hand after the big mine was
charged, and this n few days ago placed IN prox-
unity to the unexpodcd charge against tho
Frying Pan Wires were attached to the
cartridges so that they might be exploded by
electricity and thus by the shock explode larger
charge previously paced there Bernard Boyle yestcr
day tested the wires with galvanometer to satisfy
himself that there was an uninterrupted circuit and
then, bv means OF small battery placed the Shore
fired the dynamite und shattered several feet the
summit oil the rock II Is wonder TO many people
that the work was not thought o. before, very
simple did II seem when done. The rock certainly
formed most dangerous obstruction, sticking up Just
high enough to knock hole the bottom oil u vessel
striking II at nigh water.
Tomorrow work viii be begun upon the acres
OF submerged stone known Flood Rock. A small
iorco only will be employed during the week. and they
will be occupied In getting ready the engines and
chinery and IN pumping out the tunnels which have
filed with water snco work discontinued In May
last Captain James Mercur. who has tho practical
management OF the work under General Newton, will
return In the latter part oil the week and organize
large iorce OF men Tor the vigorous prosecution of
work--that is, provided that money enough Is fur
nished BY the government TO pay them.
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RIFLE SHOOTING AT NEWPORT.
Nrwronr. X. L. Sent. 90. Is

NKwrogr X. l., Sept 30, ls7d
There a rife match nere this afternoon between
tho local teams OF this city. They first shot at 100
yards and then at 200 yards Ave shots each Greed.
moor rules and target Following IS the score:--
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marksman named French took upon himself the
responsibility OF destroying his firing ticket max
Ing score OF 27 points, thus leaving the record ncom
pletc.
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NO DIscnIMINATIoN AGAINST NEoR

NO DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NEGROES
SAVANNAH. Ga, Sept 90, 1874
To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD:-
Charles Parker misrepresents this people. The No
groes receive every attention. both medical and phys
cal Three -fourths OF the supplies issued to me-
groes The committees show distinction. The
scourge is upon and all men arc and have boea
treated alike. W. Ed WHITE
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tuows:-
Deepening Lower Harlem. River to Is feet $a42 003 %
Removal of rock at Macomb's Dam ., 109 90
Removing obstructons at High BRIDGE. L. 2u1 70
Dredging channel OF Harlem River. 3ia S23 10
Excavation OF canal PRISM m......... LAOS 0s2 06
Revelment OF fcut.................. 2G3 $50 80
Protecting sole Of cut with rip-rap ...... $1,000 70
Contingencies and engineering. ......... $780, 726 2s
Total cost 81. 177o71 ~
BY reducing the depth to twelve feet, instead OF NJ
teen, the total would be 80 270 SIS Is. Will be
observed that these estimates all the cost oil the
improvement and very moderate indeed. Com
pared with the advantages that would accrue TO COM
mcrce from such work the is scarcely worthy Of
consideration.
In The map which accompanies this article line
OF canal Is shown through Shermans Creek instead
OF via the Spuyten Duyvil Greek This line IS
worthy OF the closest consideration OF all interested IN
the improvement. because II possesses advantages, as
to length and facility for execution, which are superior
10 the longer route The fcwer curves and bends that
are introduced with any artificial line OF navigation
the better, and in that respect the line through Sher
mans Greek has decided advantage
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YORK HERALD SUNDAY ls7e-QUADRUPLE

February. 1873 and enters into tho details OF the
nature and cost OF the proposed work General New
ton bases his estimates on the proposition TO cut
channel $50 feet wide through the Harlem River and
Spuyten Duyvii Creek. giving depth OF niteen leet
throughout at mean low water The estimated cost Is
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In addition TO the many Regular trains via the Har-
lem road TO Fordbam SPECIAL trains, with reserved cars
for hdes, viii leave the Grand Central depot to-inor
and during the meeting at i've minutes after twelve
and hall past Twelve l.. u. Tor tue jerome siding,
turning immediately alter the races.
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ONLY A DINNER FOR GENERAL NEWTON.

ONLY DINNER FOR GENERAL NEWTON.
To rux EDITOR oP THE HlaALD:-
Resolutions from Aldermanic boards and banquets
from wealthy merchants tending to show the public
appreciation of General Newon's wonderful engineer
ing may prove extremely gratifying to that
geneman's PRIDE but windy resolves and champagne
dinner with fuisome oasts are very
trans.tory while his work n permanent benefit both
the present and future residents OF the metropolis
therefore let the Generals reward bc something sub
tantial Think OF the seven long years OF patient toll
and anxiety, eliminating IN the grand triumph OF sun
day ast-a triumph over both nature and
for how many learned and astutc engineers
stood ready to demonstrate had ne Jailed. the folly
OF his undertaking. or had the explosion OF that
been followed by the widespread prop
ery and fearful loss lie anticipated by many i,md
persons what terrible denunciatons would have been
heaped upon the head OF thus mtdcI Newton by Ger.
tam Christians ~ who were prepared 10 declare that
the havoc heavens rctribuvc justice this I'M
pious dcsecraun oi the SABBATH day O all the vast
crowd that III the shores OF the East River on
that memorable September day General Newton was.
probably, the only confident man present But with
all his confidence which seemingly never plrioox Of
doubt, what must have been his feelings he
stood by that battery ~ith hs little three
ycar-od child toying with the wires (dd
The father deem II mere thilds piayO watt
Ing for the appointed hour, when the slight pres
ol infants hand was TO realize, an instant,
the success OF his matured plans, demonstrate the
uty OF seven years labor and The useess Wasting OF
millions OF The public money! That nDa moment was
rephtcd with the admiration contuncy OF MS
counlrymen weii the explosion came and although
every Spectator WIS disappointed apparently
insignificant show IL which he had been invited yet
ali instinclvey eit that Newton had succeeded and
thousands greeted him with approving cheers. And
now. what shall be done the who, III the cen
tennia year OF his countrys brth the very midst OF
the national rcJoicngs, has achieved this grand
triumph for American engineering skill, winning the
worlds admiration presume that General Newton has
received recompense ueyonu his salary colonel
OF engineers and hods no political oice and IS
not running Tor President no one will take much
trouble ascertain what pcrquises he has made II
any, from the contracts connected with the blasting
all. if.sf a.
with substantial gifts cannot much he done Tor this
grand peace l.eroy As his victory IS likely TO con-
tribute largely 10 the material ucnent OF the com
mcrcili nud mercantile interests Of this community
would u not prove httng memorial OF the peoples
gratitude To present 10 General Newton handsome
residence IN the city TO whose prosperity he has
vastly coBtributedy ! am sure IL would prove more
gratifying tho General ittl, amiiy than any
number OF paper resolves and champagne banqueis.
HARRY WAlklN3
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FOURTH RACE. the Manhattan Handicap, sweep
stakes $50 EACH hall forfeit aud only $40 II declared
by septemucr 70 with $500 added second horse 10
ccvc S2UO out OF the stakes One mile and quarter
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u. .. Circuit Court.

bhfOhE JUDGE FOAs
THURsDAY.-Moses Sargent VS.. The Inhabitants
OF Bristol-continued from yesterday.
In April, 1868, the porgy factory Of @the Messrs.
Brightman of Bristol, was destroyed by fire. By
statute town is liable for three-fourths of the dam
ages when the destruction of property is caused by
mob, if the loser sha use all reasonable diligence
to procure the conviction of the offenders"
The plaintiff, a we'll known detective, was en-
ployed by the Brghtmans up to the 23d of july and
therefore-as he asserts-by the town of Bristol
through its town agent, Arnold Blauey.
The defendant claims that the town agent had no
authority to employ detective on behalf of the town
and also denied the employment.
The plaintiff claims ratification by the town, at
its annual meeting, and introduced the records to
show it,
For the purpose of this trial and that the jury
might pass upon the question of fact, the Court
ruled: "If the jury find that Arnold Blaney, as
town agent of Bristol, was notified by the Bright
mans that they should claim to hold the town of
Bristol responsible to them under chap. 1913 of Re-
vised Statutes Of Me- 1867 for the damages sustained
from the alleged mob and thereafterwards Baney,
as town agent and in behalf of the town, employed
the plaintiff detective to discover the guilty par
ties that the town might obtain indemnity there
from, and afterwards the town, at meeting duly
called and held March, 1872, passed the vote read
from the records of that meeting the jury would be
authorized to find the town responsible to the plain
tiff for his services during the time he was so en-
ployei by Blaney.'
Webb-Holmes for plaintiff.
Bradburys for defendants
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Hon. w. w. Thomas sent 5000 additional to
the Mayor of Savannah yesterday, which was
acknowledged.
The room of the Portland Yacht Club is to
remain open this winter for the accommodation
of its members.
About 80 persons will be thrown out of en-
ployment by the closing of the Falmouth Hotel
Saturday.
At the meeting Of Mr.. Isaac Enery's credit
ors, held yesterday, his offer of 80 per cent was
unanimously accepted.
There will be gospel temperance meeting at
the Allen Mission, Locust street. this evening.
The public are invited.
The fair at Harmon's hall Wednesday night
by the ladies of the Methodist Society was a
perfect success, and the ladies wish to thank
the public for their liberal patronage:
Officers Sterling and Warren improved their
time last evening when patroliDg in clearing
the cross.walks. Good idea; let some of the
rest of the force try it.
Mr.. james E. Heseltine shows US pictures of
the Mortified robbers, which were sent to him
by sister, who resides but short distance
from the scene of the attempted robbery.
They are hard looking men, and the Western
people should be glad that they are we'll rid of
them,