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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-07
NEW YORK HERALD, THURSDAY JUNE 1s77-TR1PrR SHEET

sious the Dominion waters viii be lcisurey taken,
and that the officers Of Her Maiestys government Will
furnish round vi ri2hi royal entertainments.
rms PROBABLE CONCLUSION.
After being subject 10 such hosptable attentions
may DO shown, and listening TO and considering the
evidence and arguments the dnai duty OF tho Commits
sioners viii be 10 say now much ~ any
thing should be paid Tor United States participation
the fisheries Ia British waters, taking into
consideration all the time an Offset the right granted
to British subjects TO have their hsn admitted INTO
American ports ireo OF duty. The only interest
manifested IN this country on the subject 10
DO among the fishermen OF Cape Ann aud Cape
Cod, ana all OF theso~ Will testify, aud Mr.. Foster viii
also urge that tho free competition allowed 10 British
fishermen IN tho American markets Is equivalent
In the Domin waters.
Mr.. Foster. the American counsel, was formerly At
torney General OF Massachusetts, then VI the
Judges Of The supreme Court. and the solicitor
OF The New England Lilo Insurance Company. Ar
Kellogg, The American Commissioner, appointed by
ex-frcsitent Grant Is wealthy anu retired lawyer
Pts.ed, Mass and represents his section al present
IN the state senate. Both gentlemen viii leavo for
Halifax early next week.
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POOL SELLERS SHOWING FIGHT

The pool sellers now operating in Hobokcn nave
gagged in struggle never before mptcd-a contest
with stsrn inexorabls Jersey justice. IL was
nounccd in Yesterdays HERALD that n after having
been arrested tho pool sellers should repeat the offence
they would be again arrested and their bail doubled
That was just what occurred yesterday. Deputy
Sheriff Cronn, who visited The pool rooms on Tuesday
and found them IN full blast, made the necessary ah
davits, and -onstabes wandle, Dolard and Stanton
were detailed 10 make Tho arrests warrants
issued by Judge Hoffman. William Lowell and James
f. Kelly presented themselves court aud their bail
WAS Increased to 81, COO each, John Betx becoming
bondsman Tor tho former and County Clerk Brunn for
the latter. Chaunccy L. Bliss and John T. McDougall
were arrested aud similarly dealt WITH Daniel Quirk,
Of HoboKcn, and County Clerk Brahn booming their
bondsmen respectively. Thomas IT, johnson WINS sur
rendered BY his bondsman, William J. wIcngcs, and he
furnished another 10 the person OF George u Oakley
OF Hopoken His bail was not increased, W. no has
abandoned the pool business IN Nov Jersey. Judge
Hoffman set down tho examination Tor Salur-
day, which did not suit tho pool sellers.
the Jerome Park tako place that
day. and on Tho application Of their counsel, Mossrs
lppncott and Stout the hearing was set down for Fri
day at ten o'clock Meantime BY the advice Of coun-
sell the pool sellers Will continue their business I'LL the
examination takes place. but thoy are uble TO
II they do So When the accused returned to Hobokon
they resumed their business cooliy ae " nothing
bud happened. II Is rumored that warrants will be
issued for tho arrest OF the owners OF the premises
whore the pool selling Is carried on.
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ENDING HIS TROUBLES.

On Tuesday afternoon when Axel Halbers's room at
No. sos Fourth avenue In which he had closed him
self up the night before opened, he was found
sitting upright on his bed shot through tho head.
Tho pistol with which Le bad shot himself lay beside
him, and close At hand he hat placed the following
lettor, which was addressed TO his SOM
New Yoe9 June .. 1877.
MY DKAn AxgL:-lt gives much pain TO inform you
sSspt @ .s1 sS = sSm mi, ,o Ny ~ T. s
from difficulties during the rest Of my HE. unAble
'is rest lou S So.p.4
poorhoass prefer - take owniiie. ~ bear
Eaasayor 70 lead pure life ana trss. every prop
YOU s sas ysa 4; PROV &. sss
Ap s.xs 80 Win .sa css
e ssr Mr. pssa 10 ss II. ss
s could ay sn' .s ss
LEAVE snsse SIsstS ~. 10 you fIks my snas as
ter misier..nes and tans look d.r. have patience aud
sSs, II God eaa tender an christian
have tried my best since charge you You
5 's y"%' ad's a'Vs o
X % r xDssss an I % aS
Tor women and rnk) u you ac no. too under
anS as% 70 tell y"u SS
am 100 tired TO write it, and VIII only g9 ny Las, iarc-
sYou will that have had many sorrowful niahts
before took this step. and hope that God will iorgv,
The deceased was swedc by birth, and at the time
OF his death lorty.two years of age Hc was some
time ago reduced by 70 the necessity Of
taking service IN . sontlcman's house Madison
avenue. In January ast he loft his employer and has
boon boarding since that time ut No 400 aud later still
at No 3oS Fourth avenue He had about three hun
dred dollars when he gavo up his situation, and that
served TO support him since and enable him to CIV
q little help 10 his son. VINO Is cash boy in dry
goods establishment Two years ago his vile aban-
dopcd him, and lied with their little daughter 10 Utah,
where trace Of them could DO found The loss OF
the child To whom he greatly attached. was tho
chief OF tho moodincss which noticeable In
Halberg OF late years. This, combined with the BROS.
pect OF pcnury II Is believed drove hin TO sc-dc-
StruCtOn.
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THE TALLY no.

COOL DRIVE IN THE RAIN TO NEW ROCHELLE
81 snMf Nll~ AND BACK.
The weather did not look very promising yesterday
morning when tho Tally Ho drove up in front OF the
Brunswick, and Colonel Delaney Kane naturally
anticipated . light load 10 New Rochelle. He
was disappointed, however, as before the starting
time bad arrived tho coach nlled every avaiia bio
scat being occupied Among tho passengers werc Mr..
aud Mrs. Aonard Blood hr. aud Mrs j. W. Jackson,
Mr.. !. X. Bartlett, Mr.. J. G. Bullitt, Mr..
II. jackson, Colonel Spencer Mr. X Spencer
and Mr.. T. Woodruff. The passengers all camc
prepared tor ram, carrying unlimited supplies
. OF overcoats, waterproofs and umbrellas.
At ten A. u. sharp the grooms jumped away from
the heads OF the leaders and with merry tune tho
horn tho Tally Ho dashed up Filth avenue. IL was
very pleasant weather when they started there was
not sun aud delightful cool breeze. When thoy
arrived at Union Port aud stopped 10 make tho
change Of horses tho rain and water
ton. Tho continued without cessation until low
minutes before they arrived az the Brunswick on thor
return trip Coming back somo d the ladies'
changed their Seats prcfcrrin2 tho inside. whore they
wcro Kept dry TO the discomfort ol tho rain the
outside Colonel Kane arrived at tho Brunswick sharp
on time bringing hrs team up IN handsome style Ho
was driving gray and dark roam tho lead, ana
useful looking chestnut and gray on the wheel The
roam on the lead 10 new ono, and looks a. II no
well up TO hts work.
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HORSE NOTES.

Tho Executive Committee Of the National Associa-
iion OF rrottng Horse Breeders nounces tho follow
ing additional stakes Tor their inaugural meeting bs
held at Charter Oak Park Hartford, Conn, September
Is, 1877, good day and track
ffrst-A stakc tor stations that have never beaten
2:zO 500 each, 500 forfeit payable at timo oil clos
Ing OF entries on or before July 2, 1871 and tho
mandsr on or before September s. 1877, after which
the whole becomes play or pay. Best three IN live.
Second-A like stake Tor green horses--I e, horses
that have nevor started for money. Conditions
as No. l.
Total entrance money in each class to form swcop
stakes 10 be awarded as iollows:-Two-thirus the
winner, two-thirds Of the remainder to tho second
horse anu the residue TO tho third horse
IhydA stake foaS Of 1876, TO bv trottcd on mo
third Thursday. OF september. 1879, good day and
track; place aud details to be hereafter announced
stake $3.50 $50 forfeit, as below. Mile heats. Entries
20 BIO made on before july 2, 1877, payment Of
$50 TO the Treasurer and tho days be-
fore the meeting, alter which the whole becomes play
or pay.
Entries limited to horses owned or bred by mem.
bcrs or tho get OF stations owned stood by
bers.
Nominations TO DO mado TO tho Treasurer, Mr. Clark
Boil, No. l20 Broadway, New York. or before July
2 1877.
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POLO.

NOON AFTER THE RACES.
Tho members Of tho wsstchoster Polo Club are evil.
IDENTIFY determined 10 keep up the interest polo this
season, as they play another match game this alter
noon after the races at Jerome Park concluded.
Tho polo grounds have now become regular resort OF
tue fashionable world alter the races, and great num-
Der of people drve over from the Jockey Club House,
and alter passing pleasant hour Watching the play
enjoy their diuner out on tho veranda OF tho club
house and drive home in no cool oil the evening The
members OF tho club generally muster strong forcc
at these games as ihey arc all IN want Of practice and
Will have TO be In good form later In the II they
intend 70 play match with tho Buffalo club before
close oil the year. There prospect Of seeing some
Interesting football matches tho club grounds be-
tween Yale, Harvard Princeton and Columbia colleges
for handsome $500 cup which viii be presented by
the Polo Club TO the twenty OF the winning college.
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YOUNG oLNEy's DEATH.

Al Ave o'clock last evening tho body OF Stephen
Thayer olncy, Jr, the young man who committed
suicide board Sound steamer tho day before, was
taken by his brother 10 his home in providcncs. Al
the formal investigation by the Coroner this gentle
man mado the following statement:-
Ny name is Frank Y. Uincy~ reside ut No. 10 Wells
street. Providence. It. L. and brother Of decc ased
Stephen rhayer Olney, Jr last my brother alive
about fifteen minutes past r. NJ Monday, June T.
and at that time o apparently In good health and
spirits WAS on the steamer Massachusetts, with Hun
conversing and strolng around, and when bade him
.ocdey the sanspiank Just befors the departure Of
tho steamer he IN jovia humor and called out 70
~ viii surely be back In two wesks Or BY the th Of July
uncle. Stephen oiney who Is man u very eccentric
habits association with ~ho seemed sensiby
brothers spirits lilo often said that Il was impossible
for hun bear the responsibility of looking after this rela
tive OF longer aud he wished TO be relieved OF at
This association satisfied, the only thing
which Induced brother to commit suicide lie told
three weeks that he had bong he and loaded
pistol while In Paris aud intended to In celebrating
Fourth vi July stephen inotcnsve lad, and
was nineteen wears old ~ the tine OF hts death.
In Providence tho Oneys a family OF old stand
ing Tho family have more than once had ~
mourn tho death OF Vi their number from other
than natural causos and tho father OF stephen Is
have put an end 10 his own lilo during temporary
apcrration OF m,ni.
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CREEDMOOR.

EIGHTH COMPETITION FOR SENIOR AND JUNIOR
FINE sHooTISG-THE MARKsMAN's BADGE
MATCH.
The eighth and last competition tor places the
senior and junior teams OF the Amateur RIFE Club
camo on yesterday at Crecdmoor Notwithstanding the
uniavorso!e weather. There only eight entries
and ono OF Tho competitors MI Waters retired alter
shooting few rounds his third score. The
conditions were the same observation-disclosures cos,
800 200 and 900 yards fifteen rounds At each range
and no sighting shots or coachng allowed. Mr. Stuart
has again made one OF those remarkable which
have OF late been accomplished at Crecdmoor. He sue
ceedod, In spite OF heavy rain fall, which commenced
at two O'Clock and lasted hour. IN making 2l3
out OF possible 225 points, with miss attributable
TO defective cartridge his second shot the 900
yards range
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A HARD SHELL CONGREGATION.

Tho Centennial Rhode Island Clambake Association
OF New York, shepherd y. Knapp president, cello
bratcd its rst annual meeting the grove Cases
Hotel, Macomb's Dam, yesterday afternoon. Tho
weather pcng unavorablc the club accepted the
pollo 10 viiauon OF tho cbokcn Turtle club 10 occupy
tne,r covered structure on tho same eroundA
some 800 guess were present. among
the nnmber Sheridan shook, ex-shcrn W.
g. Conner q. W. Griswoid, y. J. Alien,
A. IL purdy, Clark Bell John q. Sloat (the veteran
circus proprlcorI; Jacob l.. Dodge, L. A. LanthIer,
jordan /. Mott the Aston firm and many others. The
speeches were made by shepherd \. Knapp 5. A.
latch OF Kentucky; Hosea H. Perkins VINO nomi-
mated Shepherd y. Knapp ~ tho next Mayor OF Now
York amid great applause. RAPID transit was referred
20 by ASSEM- ymau Purdy. He said hts uncle Elijah
had excmpnhcd In former years W riding tho iass.
cst time ,cE record, Eclipse against SIR Henry
Jordan l. Mott sad II political gathering but
he would not object be considered candidate Tor
the Presidency Judge Morgan spoke aud other SPEAK
era followed. uncc Onver sang Tor the i've hundredth
limo Thu i.ttlc brown jug
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TIE DOMINION FISHERIES.

GREAT BRIrAIN's CLAIM TO DE Considered AND
DECIDED UPON BY AN INTERNATIONAL CON-
MIssioS--ThE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD
AND ITS PROGRAMME or PROCEEDINGS.
Bosroy, June d, 1877.
When tho treaty Of Washington was made between
Groat Britain aud tho United states In May, 1871, tho
question o. compcn by the United States TO the
Brush government for certain nsnins privileges was
board OF commissioners. the body TO consist OF
one representative each government, aud
thoso Two select referee from outside and neu.
trai power The commissioners were appointed over
year ago. but the consideration Vi the question before
them has been deferred unll the l5,n OF the present
month, when the Board viii commence SIX
months session nj Halifax, N. ). President
Grant appointed ~ tho American Commis
soncr the late Ex-Governor John II Clifford
OF New Bedford, aud upon his death months
since tho vacancy was nlicd BY the appointment OF
Hon. Ensgn II. kellogg. OF Ptsncld. The commits.
sioner Tho part Of Her Majesty - government SIR
Alexander 7. Gait, and the umpire mutually choscn
aud agreed upon Is NJ. Maurice DcIfosso,
Envoy Extraordinary OF Belgium 10 the United States
Tnc Dominion claims viii DO presented chiefly by
Clare Ford, OF tho British consular service. who,
however, viii be assisted by hall a dozen
or so Of other counscliors from various Sec
tions Of tho DOM mon government anu the
defence American sde OF tho question win be offered
by hon Dwight Foster, OF this CITY, hts only assist.
aut being Mr.. Frederic Curtis, OF Boston, who will
sort VI an honorary secretary.
TIM WORK KEpoRk riiE COMMISSION
Your correspondent, IN IN interview With Mr.. Eos
ter, learns that the United States government Inns
command such an abundance OF evidence that II may
DO assumed IN advance that the awards OF the com
mission 70 tho British government wii DO merely
inal "fhsy have no case whatever he asserts
with m AIR OF satisfaction and confluence
aud IL 10 evident that ho regards tho
affair moro In the light OF pleasant summer
than tho Important mission which tho Canadians "a.
sumo u TO be. IL seems that tho Dominion govern
mont. however, viii indulge In little pleasure
making also. for u N hiutod that thoy
have chartered steamer In which TO
take tho commissioners around TO tho various
hsning grounds lnasmuch ~ the Board will have six
month"; time 10 Investigate the intricaccs OF the
ouostnn Il IL reasonable " believe that these
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-07
PIGEON SHOOTING.

The members OF the Fountain Gun Cluo mus
tered numerousy ut their grounds, NJ Brooklyn Drv-
ing Park yesterday test their skill in their sixth
monthly conscs. OF this year tor tho champion gold
badge Al birds zach. Tho weather Disagree
able, the sky being cloudy, and drzzing rain fol-
wbilo the sportsmon werc shooting. Thcre were
twenty-five contestants for tho badge The shooting
OF tho club worry much admired by tho spectators,
as 1t was above the average.
Mcssrs Charles W. Wingert and John 7. Slane TOD
their nrst seven birds by killing them all. They
Knocked over three each. Then they agreed to
shoot or the tie at three birds, which 1nay
by Mr.. wingcrt killing his three straight, making a
total - killed out Of tho samo NUMBER whiio Mr..
Slane missed his second. He, however, killed Il out
OF IL Tho pigeons that were used were English blue
rocks.
Tho following Is full
GROUNDS THE FOUNTAIN GuS CLrB AT BROOKLYN
DIivISG PARK. PARRyiLLE, L. l., WEDNESDAY. JrSg
6-Tho monthly contest ut pigeon shooting for hand
some gold badge OF The club. There twenty Two
competitors The conditions wore to shoot at seven
birds each, u yards rise. so yards boundary, Ia o.
shot, and traps and under their own rules.
f.r syy..f
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SELF-MURDER.

A SAD RECORD or DESPAIR, DISAPPOINTMENT
AND DEpEAvIIY.-A DAY WHEN THE CORONER
FEELS HAPPY.
rho suicide mania seems 10 DO THO increase
During the past month scarcely day passed without
recording the death OF unfortunate by his her
own hand or attempt at suicide by persons driven
10 despair by poverty distress in shape. Dur
ing twcnty.one days Of May there thirteen DO
hbcraie suicides and twcnty-esht cases vi ''foand
drowned each Of which, from all the evidence that
could be adduced, proved 10 DO case OF suicide
Yesterday the Coroner had holiday. as tho following
VIII show.
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COLLEGE CANDIDATES.

LARGE NUMBER ADMITTED TO THE COLLEEN
OF THE cIrY or NEW yoRK-MoRE ROOM
NEEDED.
The examination OF candidates for admission 10 ths
College tho City Of Now York continued yoster.
day, with very favorable results Tho President
presses himself much pleased with tho prospects Ios
next year. and says that moro room will be needed 70
accommodate the Increased attendance.
All or the rccilstions terminated May 81. On that
duy tho candidates for admission, to tho number Of
1866 received examination tickets and numbers Tho
examinations IN spelling. writing, history. grammar,
ON Thursday, May 81. They were continued
up to yesterday. The standard adopted by tho fac.
ulty in decdns tho merit. q tho candidates was that
requisite number Of marks for thor answers TO the
printed questions should DO consldered dsicent.
deficiency In any three OF the elementary branches
was Tor rejection OF candidate. Those whose
average less than SO per cont In any VI tho
branches oi Algebra arithmetic, grammar or spelling
rejected, wero also those whose average was
less than 80 IN either geography or history Out VI
tho 1866 candidates LOO were rejected leaving 04 adj
niittcd into tho class, against 496 last year.
Oi those admitted about 800 will enter the purely coL
FOR tho necessities OF actual instruction nyc more
class will have DO occupi Cd year There
viii be altogether about 200 students. including the
admissions. The estimated daily attendance Will
DO l. loO--nors than could DO ~ present accommo-
dated. The examinations conducted by tho pro-
OF the college, aud consisted VI written answers
10 series OF printed Questions ON each u the cemcn'
who had not been IN tho public schools during Tho
period required by law, was eligible to admission. The
examination Of Tho college studsnts tor advanccmcns
begins this morning. aud WILL DO continued the Stn,
llth. i2h, l3Ih. i4th and 18th Inst The following
VIII DO Tho or dor OF these cxaminations:-
tho college classes will assemble IN tho chapel on
Wednesday, juno 20 to hoar from the President tho
results OF their examination Tho French prize trans
lation viii Iako place tho 18TH inst and tho przo
speaking on tho 2olh The commencement exercises
will DO hold ON Thursday Juno IS
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DELAYED MAILS.

Posr OFFICE, Nsw yose Cry. NJ Y, Juno 0, 1871
To Taa EDiroR oy THE HER,Lp:-
In explanation OF the alleged delay N the delivery OF
letters arriving here per steamer Acapulco rcfcrrcd
TO by "a Vile" Ia your issue Of to.dayl pcrm,l mo
10 say thai tho steamer IN question arrived here on
the ngnt OF May 80, and not the I'D aud that
scqucntIy impossible 10 deliver tho letters con.
ned ia Lcr mails before May 81, at which tmo the
lady states that she received hers also venture Ia
suggest that u might DO vol icr all and otnc n
who consider that they have grievance AGAINST tho
Post Once 10 DO of their facts before rushing Ia
print With thor charges Very respectiuIs,
J. CAYLEE,
General Superintendent CiIy Delivery.
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ION The ROAD TO RUIN"

nrm dealing in stocks and who claim to DO tho
parties referred To II tho article published In the
HERALD under tho above heading on wednesday, give
their side OF tho story us folows.-
Ngw York, June q, 1871
To TUE EDITOR ov TuE HykALp:--
In justice TO ourselves friends we wish 10 cor
erroneous idea OF our business, published In
your paper OF tho 9Th inst First wc charge no com.
MISSIONS and have would not allow boy operators.
We claim our business Is just a. legitimate as any
brokers, stock exchange or insurance company, IL
Is all speculation. We "Jealors' IN stocks not
'brokcrs." Wo deliver stocks whom called on 10 do
10, bul our customers ure ike tho STOCK Exchange
operators for there not ton IN thousand that ever
sees or owns q share OF stock.
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10 TAKE AN AIRING.

The School Teachers Association OF Brooklyn, nc.
companied by the Board OF Education and number Of
tho leading citizens Of that city, will be among the
excursionlsts the plymouth Rock Saturday next
gong 70 West Point and Ncwburs. MAJOR General
schoncd commandant or tho post, has granted special
perm Tor the steamer W land the passengers
tho wharf a West Point and Tor the party
cadets rho Plymouth Rock viii DO supcrbiy dec
grated with na.s this occasion. and . rand musical
entertainment u TO DO given on board Three hours
sta, West Point VIII DO afforded and one. hour at
Newburg, at which latter place the cxcursonists viii
have opportunity 10 visit washingtoa's Head
qua
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PEDLSTRIANISM.
VAUGHAN AND GRASSLAND, ron TWO HUNDRED
POUNDS.

VAUGHAN AND CHOsSiAASD, POR TWO HUNDRED
POUNDS.
Prom Bells Life. May 26l
This forty eight hours WALKING match, which com.
menced on Thursday, May II, was brought 10 a cou-
cusion last Saturday evening. IL was generally
anticipated BY Crosslands friends that he would dis
play the form in his last match with o'Lcary
and, by series OF brilliant spurts, diminish the
lead Of sovcn miles Vaughan had obtained. Shortly
after twelve o'clock on saturday morning 10 was nj
once evident that their expectations we're doomed
10 DO disappointed, as CrossIund could not
mako his effort, and u aiterward trauspircd
that his hip had again become in1urned as
In his nrst match with 0l.eary. Ho INDUCED Ia ire.
quent rests during the morning and afternoon, aud
Vaughan having put Ia miles between them, took
matters casy. and leaving the track and rcsuming ms
WORK at exactly the same time the sheffield kept
III front OF min without the slightest diiiculty. At
nine O'Clock, when ibo contest ended, vaughans dis
TANGO Was l9l miles and Grassland Ia miles, tho
nrsl named thus winning by II miles and making the
bost time on record from l20 10 173 milcs--viz 23h
2sm 45a and Id l4h. 2sm l3a, compared with 23h.
45m. and Id. l4h. 62m 54s.