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The New York herald., 1876-01-27
PIGEON SHOOTING.
WE'LL CONTESTED HArcH-ANorHEE cHAL-
LENGE.

A WE'LL CONTESTED nArcH-ANoTHER cHAL-
LgNGE
About 100 sports Of the trigger assembled on the
Jersey Oats. near secaucss, Hudson county, N J.,
yesterday afternoon to witness a match between
James Ryan, Of Newark, and Joseph Malby Of Jersey
CITY for SlO0 q birds EACH distance q yards and
so yards boundary; each to gather his birds.
The shooting commenced at two o'clock, Ryan win
ming the lead He caught his FIRST bird just IL
from the trap while Malby missed his Both brought
down their second bird, but Ryan missed his third.
In the fourth pair Ryan's bird shot directly
up in the air, and then few TO the rear
OF the marksman and when Just starting
the westward Ryan fred and amid the cheers OF the
crowd brought down his bird Malby also killed his
fourth bird They then ran along even, missing no
bird until the fourteenth, when Malby lost one, and
Ryan followed, missing his nneenth bird. At this stage
of the contest considerable betting and wrangling
caused both men TO get excited and the result was That
both missed their sixteenth bird. Each was success
ful the effort and the following, but Ryan
lost his nineteenth bird Both missed their twentieth,
and when the last birds sent from the trap Ryan
lost again. and Malby won the match by three birds
The following is the score:-
Ryan, I O. H. l, !, l, l, l, !, J. J, l, o. O. i
l. o, O. 0-15
Malby--o: l, !, !, l, l. l. l. / l. l. l, l, o, l, 0,
J. l. l. l. lis
John H. outwater, OF New Jersey has challenged DR..
Talbot to shoot him twenty birds according 70 the
rules Of the Long Island Club, for 500 within thirty
days
Captain Bogardus and William King are matched to
shoot at Deerfoot Park, Long Island, on Saturday
next 29th inst The conditions are 20 double rises
each, at 2l yards from spring traps 10 yards apart,
each man to pull his own trap. Shooting to COM
mence at two w., sharp.
Captain Bogardus is also matched for 500 TO Kill 90
birds in l0O $50 against 500 that he kills e5 In 100;
and $50 against $3.50 that he kills every bird in 100 at
q yards rise from spring trap q ounces OF shoi
isfre not counted against him; otherwise English
rules 10 govern This match will take place at Tren
ton, ~ j., on Tuesday next February l.
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
PLYMOUTH CHURCH.

The assurance given last evening by the gentlemen
having in charge the perfection Of the list Of churches
TO be invited 10 Join In the advisory council desired BY
Plymouth church that Il will be completed in time
for consideration by the business meeting on Friday
night
BOWEN vs. WHITE
Mr. Henry c. Bowen yesterday repeated his former
declaration that be at present much engaged in
important business concerns 10 give any very serious
attention 10 the preparation OF a response TO the in
quries presented by Mr. s. " White In fact he has
determined TO take his own judgment 70 the proper
time 1or a response
Mr s " White, the author OF the complaint against
Mr. Bowen gives suggestive response TO Mr.. Bowens
seeming careessness IN regard TO the action taken.
After repeating his remark that he had always been
fairly represented IN the HERALD reports he said he
wished IL 10 be understood that in making the speech
Of complaint against Mr Bowen, which was published
IN the HERALD he was not acting as the mouhpiece OF
any committee OF any set Of men, but simply for
the good of the church. his responsibility, as
he understood his duty to be He said that both him.
self and Mr. Bowen on becoming members Of Plymouth
church made II their solemn duty to preserve, far
them lay the purity OF the church, and 20 do all
perity In accordance with that solemn duty there
lore, If hr. Bowen knew aught against the pastor
whcn should lay him open 70 q charge OF
impurity in word or conduct he bound 10 make IL
known TO the church; and If be did not know anything
against him which could be called impure after having
caused permitted 1t to be reported that he did he
was and is bound and preserve the peace or
the church by declaring his lack Of such knowledge
And now said Mr. White, II be shall fail 10 respond,
either pro con- shall feel II TO be my imperative
duty TO whether the church will not care sum-
GENTLY for purity and peace to cause Mr. Bowen
10 make definite statement OF the nature OF the I'M
purity, if any there be- If he knows OF none, that ne
make to the church definite declaration OF tnat iacL
Ii will be inferred from the above that II has been
determined bring Mr.. Bowen 10 definite statement
or what he does or does not know IN relation 70 MI
Beecher; If failing IN that to bring the church to
definite declaration TO his status In the church.
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE.

@. NJ WRIGHT ELECTED STATE TREfUREh-
APPROPRIATION FOR THE cENTENSIAL-FIx1
ING SALARIES OF oYFIcKRs OF STATE PRISON.
TRENTON, Jan %, 1915
At joint meeting OF tho Legislature held to-day
Mr.. George NJ Wright, Of Bordentown, was elected
State Treasurer he being nominee OF the republ+
majority over General GershOm Mott the present
incumbent who was nominated by the democrats
Captain James s McDanels was elected State Libra
risn Morris r. Hamilton, Of Newark, the demo
cratic nominee
In the Senate Mr. Silverhorn introduced bill TO au-
thorze the electors OF the cities, towns and bor-
oughs Of the State to raise funds celebrate the Gen.
tennia New Jersey. II authorizes all municipalities
at the election to vote a OF money not exceed
ing seven cents each inhabtant to be expended in
the celebration.
The Senate in executive session confirmed the nomi-
nations Judges Scudder Van syckel 70 the Bench
of the supreme Court and Judge Clements in the Cour.
Of Errors and Appeals
Mr. Matthews introduced bill in the House fixing
the salaries Of the officers and employees Of the
Prison as follows:-Keeper, 81 400 hatron, $6OO;
81 O00 Supervisor 81 500 Deputy Keepers $500 EACH
annually The supervisor and keeper shall employ
the necessary number OF deputiea The salaries Of
supervisors OF prison is by this bill discontinued
Another bill introduced by The same gentleman nxes
the salaries Of the Chancellor at 50 000 Vice Chan
ceor, $3 o0o Chief Justice and each Of the Justices
OF the Supreme Court SIS, 900 each.
And another bill from the same source hxes the sala
res OF the Secretary OF State and the State Treasurer
So,ooO each- All fees &c, hereafter TO go into the
State Treasury
Mr. Brewer introduced bill fixing the salary OF the
Prosecutor OF the Pleas Mercer county at ST. 600 and
another one limiting the city of Trenton Police
Justice, at an annual salary OF $1,000 Several sup
plements 10 the General Railroad law were intro-
duced.
Both houses adjourned to Monday evening next
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
A COLOSSAL SCHEME.

THE GREAT FIGHT BETWEEN THE PANAMA RAIL-
ROAD AND THE PACIFIC MAn-THE COSTA
RIGA RAILROAD TO BE COMPLETED.
The contest between the Panama Railroad Company
and the Pacific Mail Company is assuming huge proper
tons The competition for the business between the
Atlantic and Pacific coasts promises be carried out
on colossal than that which marked the old
Vanderbilt tussle with the Pacific Mail line twenty years
ago On one side is found the Pacific Nail Company
and the transconnenta Pacific roads, represented by
Jay could in his dual capacity OF manager of both
companies and on the other the Panama Railroad,
rather of the strongest stockholders thereof rep
resented by Mr. T. W. Parks, and powerful steamship
corporation whose fleet Of steamers is the largest in
American waters The latter will place an opposition
line the New York, Panama and San Francisco route,
with every ten days, and with the requisite
branch lines on the Central American coasts in active
competition yth the Pacific Mail steamers.
effort will be made TO complete the Costa Rca Railroad
which has been so many years in process OF building,
and which has swallowed in Its Unsuitable NAV" so
many million pounds sterling Of British cousins
without the fantest prospect oil surrcndering penny
in return In order to be quite even with the Panama
Railroad Company in the contest the Pacific Mail
poses to get control OF and complete the Costa Rica
road and send It's passengers and freight over that line
instead Of the lsthmus route To this end it is under
that corps Of engineers has been sent TO Costa
Rlca TO complete the surveys; to ascertain
the exact condition OF the road and its plant
and push TO completion its eastern division. An
immense quantity OF plant both for running and
building purposes was purchased by the original pro-
moters and all of this can be utilized Ii is commonly
known that enough locomotives and machinery for
building and repairs are. already on the ground and
paid for 10 stock road almost times It's length.
Such extravaganza IN expenditures was never known
elsewhere and the English stockholders sick disgusted
and thoroughly worn out are now ready to sell out
give control to an American company which will
complete the great work Mr.. Sidney Dillon, OF the
Union Pacific and Pacific Mail regarded the prom
in this scheme, and he is expected TO
aEa
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
NEW JERSEY AND
TENNIAL.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF
THE AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL AND
MINERAL INTERESTS OF THE STATE.
TRENTON, Jan. 20. 1875
meeting was held In the Assembly Chamber here
tonight, under the auspices Of the State Agri-
cultural Society, 10 make arrangements for the
proper representation OF the agricultural horti-
cultural, mineral and other kindred interests
Of the State at the Centennial Exhibition Governor
Bedle is the President and William Hunt OF New
ark, Secretary. Speeches made by Professor
Atherton, Phineas Jones' of Newark Thomas NJ Dale,
OF Paterson; Judge Buchanan, Of Trenton, General
Halsead and Others resolution was adopted for the
appointment Of committee of five from each county
70 prepare cereals, &C. for exhibition The meeting
was very enthusiastic.
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
REAL ESTATE SALES.

At the Exchange yesterday Richard Y. Harnett sold
In foreclosure lots each rs by 100 H. on West l1lth
street. south side seventyhve feet OF Eleventh
avenue to Amelus oRiely for 500 $50, said property
being valued at SIS, 900.
william Kennedy sold BY order Of the supreme
Court the house with lease Of ground lot 20 by 90
by 20 BY e3 No SOC Pearl street, dating from
May 1859. running twenty wears fourteen years
being the unexpired term ground $500 per annum
which was sold TO the plaintn, Lewis J. Wnite for
eS 600
Also the nouse with lot Is by 10 Delaney street.
north side, hty feet OF Essex street. subject
claim enecng portion Of the Of said lot TO O.
Clegg for $4,000
Peter r. Meyers sold by order OF Court the house
with lot 20 by 60 No 221 East Eighty fourth street,
north SIDE 800 feet west OF Second avenue subject 90
mortgage Of 600 for ST. 900 over said mortgage; 70
John Duke, In all So 500.
H. W. Coates sold in foreclosure one lot Is by
1905 West Fftyeighth street. south side 400 feet
Ensl aE Ginih aYeRge;tp ", A CALDWELL for &A2QA
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
woMANs UNION MISSION.

The fifteenth annual meeting Of the woman's Union
Missionary Society OF America held yesterday in
Association Hall The attendance was very large and
the remarks OF tho missionaries Rev Dr. L Philips
OF India, Mr Warren Clark and Mr. Pruyn. Of Japan,
detailing the progress OF the work OF the society In
tho lands were received with evident satisfaction
report OF the showed the balance on hand
December 81 1875, 81 10; received since fom all
sources $50 To- expended during the year for sup
port OF missions at Calcutta and AlahAbad India; Pc
kin, China; Yokohama, Japan; Athens Greece, and
other places, SC, $3e, Ga 26 The society has a re-
serve fund OF $1,000 The death OF Miss Seeys, In
India during the year referred to and eloquent
tributes Of respect paid to her memory
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
GRECO-RoMAN WRESTLING TOURNA
MENT.

The Chicago Field proposes to get up wrestling
tournament open to all wrestlers Or the French or,
it is called, Greco-Roman style, to commence in
Chicago, Friday, February II First prza ST. 600
and gold championship medal second prize, $780, en-
try fees to be divided pro rata among the remainder
except the last man. who is TO receive nothing; best
in falls; contestants at least, or no tournament;
entry fee 500 This will give chance 10 see who
ia he hnai I1an
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
THE FENIAN CONVENTION.

The annual Convention OF the Fenian Brotherhood
commences its sessions O'Clock this morning az
Military Hail. No leS BoverY. There is apparently
project Of any importance 10 before the dele
gates and the business be transacted will be princi
paly the auditing OF accounts and examination into
the general workings OF the organization and the con-
duct Of It's officers since last Convention, which was
held IN August lS7A The Brotherhood has At present
some thirty circles in good standing, and the Conven
ton will probably number between forty and hfty dele
gates The term Of ONCE OF the Head Centre or chief
executive oicer, and OF the Council expires to-day
ana new election will take place AZ the close Of The
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
FREAK OF AN INSANE WOMAN.

ocer curry, Of tho Nineteenth sub precinct brought
20 the Central ONCE yesterday Italan woman named
Penelope Popant, whom he had found the night pre-
vious wandering aimsssy in the neighborhood Of the
Grand Central depot carrying In her infant OF
FIVE months. The woman, not speaking English was
interrogated In her native tongue when ascer-
tanned that she deranged and resided New Haven
being the wife OF school teacher in that city. She
came 70 New YORK the afternoon train Tuesday
no purpose telegram was sent 70 her husband, and
yesterday afternoon reply was received saying that
he would be on and take her home.
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
A NEW sCHUETzEN PARK.

The Staten Island schuetzen Corps leased part OF
Ehrhert's Park, on New York avenue, Clifton, which
will be converted into schuetzen park. splendid
hall will be erected the park and shooting galleries
will be provided with other accommodations, which
will render the place desirable for rihemen
during and fall
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
SUPPOSED INCENDIARISM AT EAS7
NEW YORK.

The frame dwelling OF Michael Brown. at the corner
OF Monroe street and Bay avenue, destroyed
yesterday by nre OF supposed ncen diary origin The
owner OF the house insured II about week ago for
81 100 in the German American Com paRy. He states
that he left lamp burning In the house and that 10
might have have exploded Its stated by the police that
the house was set on fire by some unknown person
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
A PRAISE MEETING.

The feature to-day at the Business Mems Prayer
Meetng the Greene Methodist church, will be
praise meeting giving thanks to God for the conver.
sions made this city and Brooklyn since the revival
movement was begun. The proceedings will be quite
Interesting.
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
BILLIARD MATCH.

Al Tammany Hall this evening William Sexton and
George F. Slosson, both Of New York, will play the
three ball American game OF billiards. 600 points up,
for a stake of 81, OO0 Both the very expert,
and SINCE the match agreed upon have been play
ing many practice games, and are now In excellent
form.
Pools sold this last evening at Thomas
rooms, the following being average:-
slosson. 27 Is so so rs 100
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
GERMAN CHARITY CONCERT.

concert, for which rich and varied programme
has been prepared, will come OF at Stenway Hall this
evening the benefit Of the German Ladies' Assoca-
ton in Aid OF Needy Widows and Orphans an organiza
tion OF long standing Ed Mollcnhauer Fred. STEMS
Miss Anna Drasdn and other solosts will assist The
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
BILLY MADDENs BENEFIT.

This light weight boxer will be rendered . compli-
uientary exhibition at Hill's Theatre this afternoon
The full variety troupe will appear while the sparrng
Is promised 70 be OF the first order.
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
THE LACE BURGLARY.

An investigation made yesterday into the attempted
burglary on the lace store OF Richard Brown No $40
Broadway reported In yesterdays HERALD, shows that
the burgars contrary the Arst belief succeeded in
carrying of some Of the property 81 500 worth Of
eha
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
THE MONTREAL ELoPEMENL

Mrs Mackenzie together with her two children, her
father and mother and her counsel with a number Of
friends eft the Windsor Hotel yesterday afternoon to
takc the train for Montreal Bridges came on 70 New
York from Ph9nixville Pa, Tuesday night 70 bid
Mrs Mackenzie adisu; and after his arrival concluded
70 accompany the party Ear ST. ALBANIA where he
will remain several days
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
A FATAL ACCIDENT.

Josie Belts aged twenty years. living at No sos East
Forty fourth street. while hanging clothes from the
fourth story window her house yesterday morning
fell TO tue ground and was, is thought fatally in
jursd. She attended at hersresidence
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
FIRE IN A LIQUOR STORE.

Ere yesterday morning in the liquor store OF l. D.
Mcclasky. No. os Fulton street. Brooklyn, caused a
loss OF 81 500 building and stock; insured in the
Continental Company.
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
RUN OVER.

Francis Mcmahon, aged 20 years OF No. l2o GoercK
street. while driving truck Tenth yesterday
was thrown from his seat Tho wheels passed over
him and broke his leg He was taken 10 Bellevue
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
THE PERILS OF SKATING.

william Mangel, OF West New York, n. j., while out
skating in she meadows in the neighoorhood and per.
forming some fancy movements" fell with such force
that he broke his leg and dsocated his shoulder The
same lad last winter while engaged in skating fe
with such force that he injured his skull and his rc
-noSAk1 mas despaHsp n (or > lena LING
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
HANDBALL.

Yesterday, at McQuade's court, 4o4 Madison street,
In this city, Messrs Landy and Dore contested against
B. McQuade the champion of New York, ana Patrick
Moore the champion of San Francisco. The match
was the best OF three games, and closely
contested the result being as follows-
The New York herald., 1876-01-27

Tbs First Connecticut chess Congress will meet
Hartford, on Monday January 81. The special feature
Of 1he meetlns Will be the Grand Tournament the rst
prize IN which win consist OF Champion Challenge
Cup and purse OF Al least $50; several other prizes OF
a smaller amount being also offered.
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
CHESS.

The following game played at the Cafe international
between Messrs. Bird Ware and Delmar versus Nc
Kenze, Barnett and Richardson, finished yester.
The New York herald., 1876-01-27
FIRST GAMR.
RACKETS.

splendid contest best three games in five, took
place yesterday at McQuades court Messrs Lcnihan
and Boomer being pitted against Messrs Egler and
AcQuade, resulting as follows:
FTru Second Third Fourth FSffA
GdmS Came Game Game Game.
The New York herald., 1876-01-27

9th inst A. half-past twelve p NJ prompt
Hancock Lodge No. 40, l. Q. O. f., invited 10 at
PRRRsr-on Tuesday, January rs. of cons1mptIon
FRirz L PERRRT, native OF Switzerland in the 35tb
Funeral from the residence Of his brother. No s1A
Pm
RKLLr.--On Monday, January "a MARY REILLY the
beloved wife OF owen Reilly from the parish OF Klen-
care county Cavan, Ireland In the 3sth year OF her
age
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend her funeral from her late residence Of
North Sth and lst sts., Williamsburg, on Thursday,
srRASG.-At hontrose, NJ J.. on Monday, January
"a THEoDosfUs SrHANG, formerly OF this city aged 6s
years
The relatives and friends ofhis family and Of bis son.
Rev. Charles W. Baird arc invited 70 attend his tu-
, Tp n prssvsran esnrch oo,ns,
10th St, Rev. DR.. Booth, pastor.
sTuBKSRAucH--On Tuesday, January 25, 1870,
FREDDY STUBEsRAUcH beloved son OF Augustus and
haulda Stubenrauch.
Funeral viii take place Thursday January "a, a.
one O'Clock from "a East 10th ST.
TIrUs-On Wednesday, December 26, LEWIS THURS
TON. OF Henry b and Josephine A Titus, aged !
year and rnontha
Mr. John A. Dayton, No. 20 Hanson place, Brookyn al
O'Clock NJ, Thursday, 9th inst Interment Al
Flushing on Friday.
TRAvRR --On Wednesday, January &C. 1870, FERpL
rANp w. TRAvKR In the 44th year Of his age
The funeral viii take place from bis late residence,
$50 Ross ST., Brooklyn, 3. d., on Friday, at p NJ
wAr.--Ianuary 25, EvKRKrr MoSrEITH, second soh
OF BordmAn l. and Sophie Wait, OF diphthsra, aged
years and months.
Funeral from the family residence Washington av
fremont, Thursday, 21th inst, at two O'Clock p NJ
Train leaves 42d 81 at :05 p. NJ
wKLLs-At his residence, in Riverdae New Yori
city, on Wednesday, January 26, DAVID HALsrKf
WELLS
His relatives and friends, also those or his fathei
James n. Wells are respectfully invited TO attend t1
funeral, on Saturday morning NEXT the 2pth insc 4
halfpast ten o'clock Carriages win be in atte endanc
at the depot on the arrival Of tho e1O train from AZ
81 depot also at s;44 on arrival Of the train from "a
North.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-15
Take the Paper.

We find the following going the
ruund, of the press. Read, ponder
and-pay up! Why don't you take
the papers! they're the life of my
delight, except about election time,
and then ! read for spite. Subscribe,
you cannot loose 4 cent; why should
you he afraid ? for cash thus spent is
money lent at interest, fopr-fold paid.
Gu, then, and take the papers, and
pay to-day, nor pay delay, and my
word it is inferred, you'll live until
you're gray. An old neighbor Of mine,
while dying of a cough, desired to
hear the latest news while he was 60.
ing off. ] took the paper and l read
of some new pills in force he bought
a box-and he is dead 7 no-hearty
as q horse. knew two men as much
alike rs e'er you saw two stumps ;
and no phrenoIosist could find a Diff
ference in their bnmps. One takes
the paper and his life is happier than
a kings, his children can all read and
write, and talk of men and things.
Tho other took no paper, and, while
strolling through tho wood, = tree
fell down and broke his crown, and
killed him-"vcry good" Had he
been reading all the news, 1T home
like his neishOor Jim, III bet Il cent
that accident would not have hap
penel him, for he who takes the pa
per, and pays his bill when due, cat
live in peace with every man, and
with the printer too.