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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02
THE RACE FOR THE QUEENS CUP.

The yacht Madeleine, flagship Of the Brook
Ign Yacht Club during the receut cruise, and The yacht
chosen 70 compete with yacht Countess OF Durin
for Queens Cup returned TO this city yesterday she
was taken TO City Island yesterday afternoon where she
will be drawn up the ways have her hull cleaned
and sshdpapcrcd Her sails which badly stretched
during the storm Of Sunday last to be brought to
this city today to be rehtted. Commodore Dick
erson communicated with the Regatta Com
mittee. g. L. Haight aud f. +. Chase, yester
day. and said he would be ready TO sail IN the race
as soon as his sails were fitted aud tried lie Thought
that the date need not be later than Aug TO- and posi-
blv as soon as Aug or 3. He proposed 10 the Commit
Tee that the should take place on successive days.
instead OF having day intervene between each race as
was first proposed aud hoped that Major Clifford would
concur M this proposition THIS suggestion was made
from the fact that the cruise OF the New YORK Cub begins
on Aug IL aud In order avoid all DELAYS and lncouye
nience from anticipated rains, &c. II was thought les
bic 10 sail tie races at az early day possible The
Regatta Committee wait to hear further from COninO
dore Dckerson before deciding upon the days when the
race will take place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02
RACES AT BUFFALO.
A GOOD BEGINNING-FINE TRACK, EXCITING SPORT
AND A LARGE CROWD.

A GOOD BEGINNING-fINE TRACK, EXCITING SPORT,
AND a LARGE CROWD.
BUFFALO, n. Y, Aug. 1.-The first day of
the eleventh annual meeting Of the Buffalo Park nom
nations attracted an attendance Of fully 5000 persons
The track was good condition, being considered fast
and the sport exciti e Six heats were contested IN
both tie 23G and 2:24 races. The 2:3G race was for
purse of 800 Kate was the favorite rene next and
Rose third. The other entries were Moose, Versailles
Girl Romeo, Alexander, and St. Patrick. Kate barely
won the first and second heats IN 2:242 and 226li,
IRENE wo had trotted neck aud neck with her the
homestretch, coming in second. Tie fourth heat was
won by Enfield IN 229, owing % Kate aud lreinc both
breaking. The other three heats and the race were won
by Ir,ine n 2:2Gl2. 2:2G, and 2.26.
The 22i race for $1,000, divided into four prizes
Eight horses took part. The was won by Little
Pred in 2:23. 223al, 2:2G. Amy b. won two heats in
2l9lo aud 224li. MAY Bird one heat IN 22Jl2. IL
was close and exciting struggle. Tie other horses be-
sides those named Richard Blue Mare, BIaslcd,
Nellie Irwin, and Breeze, who are placed ia the summary
in the order named.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02
UNIQUE GIFTS TO MASSACHUSETTS, CITIZENS.

Mr.. John X Hall, cashier of the National
Taul of North America, has received from Charleston,
IN trust the persons for whom they're intended,
three unique articles The first is q section of q pal-
mrfto tree four and half feet high and about eleven
inches In dlmeter ~ th' butt upering 20 diameter OK
about eight inches, mating pedestal Of very good pro-
portions tho shaggy bark giving ~ it yerv unique ap-
nolranrc The SECOND Is an Octag0u shelf Of New
England pine unstancd bur finished aud vanished. and
evidently intended 10 accompanying pedestal These
rtcn, are he disposed ~ the ladies 40 Lexington
may decide and are, stated IN letter from ". A.
Col--euav, Past Commander OF the WASHINGTON Light
Infantry in q ct'cr ~ Mr.. Han. the acknowledgements
the Martha Washington tables 20 the ladies Of lex
iugon" The third article Tie list Is cross, Standing
twenty inches hch-a ve-y beautiful piece 81 work. The
base aud the cross ITSELF covered first with plain srips
Of the palmetto leaf. which IN turn are covered with
uuumc!able loops form OF narrow strips of tho
leaf vine WITH flowers climbs from the base over one
al the arms 10 the top completing the dcs IN Tied 20
the with blue ribbon is card on which Is written
the following: Lord, how Oft shall my brother sin
aiusi me aud forgive him! till seven tlmcSi Jesus
saith him, not not unto thee uu' seven times,
bat until seventy times sevCu.-Nltthew. XVIII Be-
meath this drawn the seal Of The Washington tisht
Infantry. after which comes the following Inscription:
remcU.bgucer for the Rv. l.. G.. Porter OF lcNng-
ton Mass. 18th June, 1876 Fort Moutrie Centennial
hurip :
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80. 49, corr ELEcrRIrIEs wEsLEY GRovE.

MDDLLrOWN, \. Y, Aug. AT Wesley
Grove camp meeting yesterday, Mrs. Maggie Van Colt,
the celebrated female evangelist who is asss'ins,dc-
IiycroI the address 81 the temperance rally She said
Sine yrould build with the skulls OF the victims Of drnl
and cement with the signs and tears Of wIcchcd heart
broken widows and orphans. aud the walls Of the lost
platform which would hold all the temperance men ia
Inc world. which tue Hu dissolution of the elements
would not disturb. Eipck- e. uWd - hear 'hc gNrd
woman, and there have hc,u number of conversions.
The attendance, except saturday, has been moderate
thus far, but VIII increase.
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PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Fifth 5rerue Hoiel-Gov. William !. kelloeg Oh
Louisiana exGov Ale aoder H. Bullock Of NaSsac 55y1
az Cow Edward f. Of Ohio. exGoy JOhh y ,"th
of Arizona George ". Chis Of TIE fhtads,PIa Ian Xxx
Tn.enh Pulitzer of St IOIis. COL. f. H. Ken -"
Coiack ~ ID,,ua AMI \ NJ. Weed OF Platt7DdtRl
y " Iloc B,anscirk-BarD de SAINT Anna F'ilu-ur
jstar and Gen. T.. @, Maisia u ~ htny;
~ Nicholas Iofel-COugI Thomas u, Ray ", "
owego \ Y and Commander Frederic X Sillh I. =
Wf,t,ijUsieT JCfeI-IearA Admiral John j. Amy - -,
Navv iIJetnTl5 H0tsi-C Congressman John ~ ''Yo'S
of poughkeepsie and Major 4. X. AIhoW' n -,
Army - CiaJepdoa H0ist - Frederick o., Idh'oF
~ R1ston Ner Yyyt Jfg'ei-oen. Thomas u Cluguiu vi
st,.ti Carolina and wade Hampton IT,, Of Mississippi.
vyog6If1u Yoflt-The Dewitt G. lAtohh 9I osMtSO'
X y y,0eSs IfotcI-T. y. NJ h0so ana H. ,nlDoo'
Centennial commissioners for japan. h2GEan Ho''e
Wlian IT, kemble OF Philadelphia and ex-senator a. II
auing Of Buffalo . GrIBd Ce,tU H0tel-Ple Ba'caH VI
The Italian Centennial Commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02

Yacht making the best corrected time The course Is
about 1s miles in length from Newburgh to point OPP
poste Fish thence and half miles TO the horlh
ward, and around the same track home going over inc
course twice The to he sailed under the rules OF
the New-York Yacht Club with time allowance OF two
minutes to the foot There are wentyscven entries he
Yachts ranging from II 81 feet in engh ana repre-
senting the Nc-Y0rk Brooklyn, Jersey CITY NeWDu1n'
New Hamburg, Albany, LansingbuTgh, FOushAerPaIe,
COmmunipaW. 10 Point, Windsor, ana garrison iaoh'
Clubs. ,,.,
the fin animal regatta Of the ROckaway Yacht Club
wifi be sailed to-day at Far kockaway. On ihiI h!ag
there be moonlight excursion ana reception " 'n0
clubhouse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02
4 rouorEr or PROFITABLE MEETINGS

FuEroHr, \. y, Aug. 1.-The Scientific
Conference hast week aud toe Temperance Conference
which has Just close were largely attended. TIE -ccn
tic meetings and tie Illustrated lectures Of Prof r.
ogden Dorcnus, Dr. Haven, ~. Buckley and others
were very popular. The Rev. If. Vincent, d. H., Miss
Frances IT, willard, Mother St. ,art, j. ~ searus, ana
other Of note participated m tho proc, ndHes oi
tie Irm,crtucr Conference. The third CiJutaiqdd
SUNDAY school Assembly opcEs NIth reunion exercises
thls evening The E-y l. T.. Flood dud H. Bailey "il
issue an iucrc-. ing daily paper during thc son from
Au- / t. -. Ih, Nn.,4 CIgJllEaH tul0rcd vocalist,
viii sius during the sessions OF the Assembly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02
~ cor-ycII nv JE~-E PoyEROy.

Bosroy, Aug. lit is stated that the ENecu
five Council hold rrotfdetcd session to-day, at which
Cos, Rice urc~slcd aud considered tho question " com
lutiu- the SCI acuce OF death which passed csso
Harding Pomc toy for the murder OF TIE Miller boy 10
iupri.oIlncnt .or life An informal vote was taken on
the question, aud live members Of the Council voted
against Communication, ard four ~ tavor-hc same last
year II ig understood tuat GOV Rice expressed himself
i'm favor OF communication. NOiiual action was taken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02
nEGANcmoLN END oF 4 pLEAsuKE EXCrRsIoN.

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. IA terrible accident
occurred about O'Clock to-day, at BaWJccs Lake about
one mile south Of Hlsdnc, in this state An excursion
party from cold Wafer, numbering 300, were there
spending the dy. Sixteen Of them went on; on the Lake,
ON fIarboat which suddenly sunk. Nine OF the party
were drowned. The water Is hity or sixty feet IN
d.rth where the accident occurred, and up 10
o'clock none OF the bodies were recovered. The
of Inc drowned follows; g. H. Iy Tor, Mrs. Thorn
ton and child, Mrs Mu~,or. May Cunningham AMI her
sister IibhIc. Alice Hayes, May kCclJ, and Randall
hlJc,nan Al are from Cold Water. Tic Widest eN-
element prevails al llI.l.uac.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02
PRESERVATION OF THE OLD SOUTH CHURCH.

The Massachusetts, Historical Commission OK
Fifty organized for the preservation OF ia. Old south
Church, held IA meeting Yesterday at No 30 Sate-st
The Rev. ElwaId Everett Hale presided. The mcetns
was rather Of al Informal character bur u u probable
tina au act ~ INCORPORATION will be decided Gp1l ana
rental 900 offered for tile premises To meet nus
cNnSp t proposed 10 establish Patriotic Historical
Museum in the Cd south, and IL j. hoped that the re-
CENT, from tickets will be sufficient To- meet the neces-
sary current expenses OF such memorial But 20 meet
any possible deficiency in the receipts Tor the next Two
years IL prouoscd ~ establish guarantee fund with
subscriptions of 500 per two years Tie Com
mission Fifty has been appointed. AIRY nj, OF whom
have already accepted Tac list includes many of the
prominent men i'm NCw-Engllnd. 1t announced
that NcWYOTk City would be cdnvaS>cd aud hit A. \.
Low esq had consented 10 act Treasurer. The tOl
lowing subscriptions have been received AT Committee
headquarters, Congregational Building Edward +.
Hail. san Francisco, 800; Margaret Chaplin Worcester.
SlOO The Hon. +. c. Ftz, Chelsea, $50; George Hg-
glnsOl, HlOO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02
AT NENTnMN- LII

The dwclling-housc of Martin Oakley, at
winfield. Town II EcwtoHu, was set on hrc ON Monday
night by the explosion Of kerosene lamp. IL was sup
posed that the tire cNtiugul,uod and the family
retired for the night About y O'Clock the flames burst
ont a'gpsh and the building wa cIliifll consumed
ir.olyl, loss - 900 ' tly insured The isc com
lnuuIratcd 90 tine barn Of William Dawson, which, WITH
20 ions OF hay, Wa- consumed; loss, 5000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02
1BE fIRE RECORD.

LARGE PART or \ VILLAGE BURNED.
Troy, y. Y, Aug. IA large portion OF the
VILLAGE Of Crescent saratoga County, WAS destroyed Boy
fire fbi. tporuir. The fire was l.c work of a iur.r-
diary. \ uot.I, a s.atc, aud several dwellings ~c!c
burned Loss, $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

Ellen Byrncs, age 70, an abandoned woman
residing at No Jamcs-st attempted TO commit suicide
Yesterday by taking Paris green. The emctcs that
administered ycro so prostrating that she had To DE
removed 10 the Chambers street Hospital She Is III
critical condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02
DIscnARGE OF COL. c. a. STEVENS.

ALBANY, n. v, Aug. 1.-Col. c. a. Stevens,
Vcc-President of the Greenbush Bridge Company.
charged with cnbozzlcmcnt has been discharged. The
bonds, amounting 10 100000 have been pat III charge
of he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02
A rosroN RrsLXEss WAN MESSING.

BosroN, Aug. mo little alarm has pre-
vailed during the last few days among the fryds OF VIII
liam Carleton ireland OF the Morris ireland Com
many of this city, who stcriousy disappeared IN Port
hand on saturday last Mr. Ireland had IN ms possession
a cOIs.d, rabc amount OF mUucy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02
QUESTIONS TO THE DEAD.

AN IMPOSTORS CREDCLOUS VICTIMS.
n. W. FLINT's SUCCESSFUL sw1NDILHG As SPIRIT
NEDIvN-HIs METHOD or ANSWERING LETTERS
SENT TO TIE SHIRTS OF DECEASED TRIENpS-
LETTERS FROM PERSONS OF PROMINENCE RE-
CEIVED ~ HIM.
Among the cases which on Monday furnished
considerable amusement and interest III the sHPIem'
Court Chambers, the divorce case OF fih' against
Flint. The facts developed show that Flint was Pre-
tended spirit medium, vino was in the h'ht OF opr"L
communications from believers in splltuasm TO dc
ceased friends AMI after acquautng himself with the
contents OF roseaiug the letters carefully and scuu@
answers 10 suit tho inquirors. IL had custom OF
recording these letters in memorandum books evidently
for subscqueut use These books came into the posses
sion OF the wife, who sues for divorce and ,Uh,c-
Ie,tlv INTO the bands of her lawyer. As an Illustration
OF the duplic Of tie pr tended medium and the sim
pIicty OF his dupes, number Of extracts nom iHcse
books are given below:
The inquiries Of william EmeGdorf Of King, Indiana,
TO his mother Elizabeth Elncndoff, cover '1r1e! Of
topics He writes follows, under date OF July H.
1872:
Nomination FOR Representatives shall accepil VII
bc rlccfcdl Is father brother Sidney, aud Addison WIN
yon ana are YOU ha.pyl Nv insurance policy Nhli
Keep 10 ug aud viii 1t bcuchl my fanny VIZ StHii ~
Marshal IN shirt land should Ike % STOP using To-
bIrco Shall puIsu IN ran, ing nv uuN uhuti h~ peru
liar organism 10 make him a great man ana u,'dchl
Loyg Gan get good information ana strength through
M; voyi.l Control Cousin Jenny to write 20 me. 1nc
l. M rcsput AT Gleuus FAILS, \. !. VIII yun assist me
i'm curiuy NV wife. that she viii bc Tree from an as
easel Snail continue my railroad chteiPilSe5i Is M
Boyle a true friend!
la. .t,-fff att
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02

While two Ohio tramps were working to pay
for their dinners the other day they were both struck by
lightning and killed IL the first time the lightning
ever got lick az tramp at work and 1t struck II IL
kne W II was going ~ DC the lasL-lCourerJ Ourual
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02

4 Scotchman who had been consuming lit
tie liquid grain entered provision shop O. purchased
few suhStautias. on the shopman requesting uln 10
a sample of his med. Donald, tossing his head
knowingly, exclaimed: Ma. ma lac may look iielan,
but he's Gaelic To put the tasIe y his dram oos
o AIS moo for wee taste o. meal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02
YACHTING REGAgTAs TO-DAY.

The third annual regatta of the Newburgh
Yacht Club viii take place to-day The prizes are two
for the wiunars In each cass special prize for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02
HOME NEWS

THERMOMETER YESTERDAY AT HUDNUTs' IN
BROADWAY.
Ga w. 7Oo. Noon 76. 3 D "a, 90. Md na w.
Highest during the day, 81. Lowest; %
Average, 7l3s'. same day, 1879 IVA
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Announcements

For Coughs. Colds, iIoarseness, or Group, use
at once WisrAts BAisAM on WILD CHERRY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02
BROOKLYN.

Hack INSPECTOR Jones received 81 ,2Gi for licenses
during tie month Of July.
The strcct-clranug contractors have been ordered
70 clean basins cuvcrs the city within
Is hours falling o this the VIII
Expense 81 the contractors their
The Italian burglar who assaulted Mr. HOndlow
on SATURDAY. buried yesterday the Potors Field
TIsh friends claiming his body. llo has been
identified Honlow continues - improve, but Is not
OF danger.
Conrad Walter left the house of his son Ferdinand,
Who is the superintendent OF Hail. No So MescroIe
st. T. d. Monday suly -, saying that he going
ubDEen Since that time ho has not been seen. lie WAS 10
year, old. and was cabinet maker by trade.
The report OF Fire Marshal Ready shows that
during July res 80 being caused by fireworks
on or about July - caused BY the explosion Of Kerosene
lamps. Amounted g. f3u6J0 the insurance. SOJ
900. Three deaths were caused by tie fires.
The extension of the Grand Street Railroad to
Newtown was opened yesterday Five left tho
depet about carrying, among others f. T. BackhOuse
Postmaster g. Talbot Aldermen Rcaron and Parker H. c.
Richardson ID. L.. Meoker, aud W. ii. Gayl0r
The unknown man found drowned in the Narrows
week has been Identified by his father William tner
Brooklyn who disappeared myserousy aweek ago last
SUNDAY from tho Yacht Sophia whe she AT anchor OH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02
NEW-.JERSEY.


UoRoKrN-An uurecoguized man jumped over
uoald from the dock TIE foot OF FOurhs yesterday
ing To rise again...Antrcw Leiclt q pro
pr,tor brcwtrp the West oboken Elevator was
arrested yesterday charge Of maintaining nuisance
hs brewery by allowing the refuse 10 down the hi aud
accumulate az bottom lie bonds " appear before
Recorder Rohustcdt eXamnat He arrested few
days on similar char.e Yesterday ai,ern3o9 Francis
artrked lbs boy Of - named ClIre, ratham who aUrea
al uc child srNig ANA upon the hcla ani cling
linn to tns n9und l4s soans raan then ma his g'S1re
a warrant ha, been issued Tor the arrest OF latham
rsssaS County , R'a I. Of Chosen Freehold
Civ ing Hce Of inc stationery 10 be sup LED to t county
EXPENSE vita no staogerg a while the SutOgatcs and
County Ccr, oyes only To be furnished wlh record
winch TIE county ani state are INTEREST," LSrL pens NIX
''ik a. ~ own expense lhe,' officers Staii's are male
r Min cytrtnt ctn to cold pens, at lie ,Srns, Of
discussion before it va, unaiy passed
Moa cn an tS ea the aP4 m FS 9N Of 2nse S On
brfvcn Fer and oNi the Inter sTar"g Frsfr Mn
being an oangcman and ton the Norh OF Ireland The
sng in Posters rgHt foot satcIing limb in terrible
,eW hm to lie HOUND and pounded Inn .,E in ' the ae @
tue rnu Fosters loot viii Prooably have TO be stipulated
physician was necessary to dress Nlels face ana tne
g, ,%ore out warrant L9T the arsgs, Of fooe Both
DsNylLF-1he Methodsts are busy preparing the camp
gtOuud Mount Tabor for the coming camp mectiug which
families already on the ground, ana number 81
taxes have erected All the regular on Morris
aud road VIII stop NJ the station during the Mason
Will be during the oucampmenL daily
each telegraph station among improve
ments grocery firm has uttrd up grounds
suoh articles as the Association 90 not supply.
MORGAN SrhuON.-The Seaside Saaitarum on Raran BAY
under management Of the West Side Relief Association
AZ No 4O3 West Twenty Newlor has at pesent
10 little atcns They came there Monday aud TUESDAY
while those who have been there week Only
unwihngly Untl saturday tho patients DO
Increased TO 200 The children enjoy
and wholesome food c0mDned with the pleasures of
the beach and the bathing the shallow Their mothers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-02
Advice in business matters IS sought in this letter.
No. I42 BROADWAY, sept Il, 1872.

FgpDrPrCK FfLToS IN his brother JUDAH II. FELTON,:
Is your wife and sister Mary win your Gan YOU tnc
icr in worldly mttrrsl Advice IN regard 10 cotton
GODS Sb1li bu, heavy licht2 As regards WOODEN
e.Ty Javag 4 NV partner t1stw0rthvi 1, lac good
Iisines. mani Docs lac matters wei at all
,oc IN IN the matter % crcditf NOuid We sue
coed better il wc gave no credit
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ddressed TO Mary Pcrcpont Montaguc
GlRRIsOV's. HUDSON RIVER, Y. y, Aug %.

Dear Lady Marg: ! long to hear from you directly
through the medium know yon are II ar me very often
rs 10 the spirit life! is it most glorious aud SATISFYING
and do we not become beautiful and powerful as We
desire 10 hc Are Wc most real ana perfect IN the world
yon inhabit win you communicate with me through
iny coISln2 Did Muulcr deceive Gai ny anu NOT our
dcar Alden appear the pl1cI Who are the spirits with
iconora aud myself love you 50 dearly, LADY Mary,
ana would Ike much 10 see you ana u lux WIN yoa
that could rise 10 your lcNel Whch OF a. INC "ooH
passed over
The Hon Edwards Pcrfepont asks the following qucs
tons Of Mary PicrrcpOnt Montague in regard to the
Picucpont family:
Edwards Picrrepont to dear Lady Mary; ~
l. Was James PerrepOnt Of London the father OF John
PierrepOut OF ROXbury! ~
g Was James oi London the son OF William Ilerepont
the youngest OF SIR George Piellepont OF Holm
3 Ta me il permitted exactly who was thcfther Of
PIerrcpont family OF Holm Picrrcpont as have IL!
Sir George OF Holm Pcrrepont had three sons from
John came-Now tel me the true descent
QUESTIONS on BOTH WORLDLY AND SPIRITUAL
THINGS
The jnquirers IN the following letters do not
troubled by a shadow of doubt OF the efficiency Of this
method of communicating with deceased friends, and
ask counsel concerning afairS OF the greatest import
anco TO them:
Oct. 2.-Henry Mears 10 his mother, Port Huron: II
II right 10 love Louisa NJ snghami VIII she make
a good wilel Does she love az do heri VIII she
July ~, '72-B. b. Hin to his sister A. W. Sprague.
WIN accomplish or will continue my effort, WIN
friend King in the spirit peturesi bow absent Ageie
July l9.-Mrs. y. NJ. Newton TO her husband Ezra u.
Newton Eagleord. Is 1t best to sell The mules, and
Minis Pthps's wagOnl Had better send neither back
10 Boston with L. next sessoni Would ike to hear
from Mrs H. and like for Mr. pOwes 10 send word
to Susan DeaFltle Amy, she must be great comfort
10 you. What shall do about the money Mr.. Horton
owes met IL not Mr. Horton In company with Mr.. llar-
wood and is he not using the company money TO spec
Oct. I4-Babcock, John H.. to his brother. Harrison
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-20
SHOOTING AT GLEN DRAKE.

Tho spring meeting OF the American Rifle Associa-
ton at Glen Drake range yesterday very poorly
attended, owing. doubtless, to q misunderstanding,
arising Of tho inevitable postponement account
OF the weather, OF the programme arranged for ths
preceding day There wero nitcen entries for the
All Corners match, tho conditions OF which wcre:-
Distance, 200 yards; position, OF hand; rife, any
within rules; military RHO allowed five points.
Tho first przc in this match was q pickle Service
valued at $25 which won by Major =. Shonnards
who presented II TO the citation with the UNDER
standing that II be shot for ut future day condi-
tions 10 be tanned by himself Tho second prize, y
silver cruet stand, carried OF by Henry Grohman
Next tho programme military match, on
hand; distance, similar tho foregoing, nvc shots
with military rifles This won by Frederick
Cookspearc, who II out OF possible 70.
The prize was u handsome gold military badge
subscription match tho same distance and under
responding conditlons with the two former followed.
The entrees numbered eighteen In this contest onohan
OF the entrance money went the association the
duo being divided among the three highest scorcrA
Tho FIRST and second prizes were awarded To y. y.
Davds who scored II out Of possible 70, the third
prize being secured by Major Shonnard whose score
Numerically cqualcd that OF tho FIRST named.
A subscription match distance, 500 yards; position,
any, ric any within rucs: military rinc allowed i've
points, closed the days proceedings For this match
Incrc were seventeen entries. II was won by Majos
shonnard who scored n points out Of possible 70,
and which. with the Allowance Of hive points on his
military rlc carried his ahead Of that Of u. y.
Davids, who madc % points on the target Tho De
Peyser badge, valued ut $500. will DO once more
for tf.slau