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SHOOTING TOURNAMENT.
THIRD DAY OF THE ILLINOIS STATE SPORTS
MEMS SHOOTING TOURNAMENT.

THIRD DAT OF THE ILLINOIS STATE SPORTS
MEMS SHOOTING TOURNAMENT.
[BY TELEGRAPH 10 THE HERALD.
QUINCY, June Is, 1878
fhe club shoot started yesterday continued TINS
morning, clubs having entered, as io-
lows Audubon Gun Club OF Chicago; Quincy
Shooting Club, Chicago Club, Evanston Gun CLUB,
Audubon Club. of Jacksonville; Gem city Gun Club,
OF Quincy; Gaiesburg Shooting Club, Peoria Shooting
Club Sycamore Shooting Club and Macomb Shooting
Club Tho shooting was under the following condi-
lions Grand team shoot OF the open only
to members OF regularly organized clubs 1.-THE State OF
Illinois that have joined the State association, eacn
club be represented BY Jour members 10 Tho shoot;
fifteen single BIRDS each. II yards RISE The team max.
ingt ne largest aggregaie score 10 win.
The drst prize Will be a splendid gold medal 90
mated by tho Audubon Club, OF Chicago, value $loo;
also twelve bags OF shot, worth $24
c. Green OF England, worth $75 and Twelve bags Of
shos, worth $24.
Ihird prize. hunting dog, worth $50. and twelve
F0urih prize, silver cup worth $50, and Twelve
Bugs OF shot, worth $24
Fifth prIze one glass ball inrower worth $l0 and
twelve BAGS OF shot, worth SN.
In addition the above PRICES the American
Powder Company oil Boston offers silver medal 10
the person making tho best individual score in this
club shoot, also giving 10 the same person silver
cup. The Quincy and Chicago clubs XII led d ty-
one birds out Of sixty, and on tho shoot OIL the
Chicago Club beat by one bira, taking frst prize,
Quincy Club second, Peoria Club third. Sycamore
Club fourth and Jacksonville fifth. KimDa, OF
Peoria, took tho medal, and Pratt, OF sycamore tho
silver cup
single birds each, Al q yards rise. Mr.
Haworth winning first money. On shooting of at
81 YARDS Mr. Austin, OF Quincy, was second
rurreli, OF Chicago, third, and BaDcock, OF Ohio,
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abreast of buoy No o, though few
changes OF positions had occurred when the saucy
Regina showing the way 10 all the others. The
Peerless, doing moderately well, was second, one
quarter OF mile astern the Tidal Wave third, when
tie Vixen Active. Vision, Rambler, Christine. Cye,
Estelc, Neretd, Nete and Restless came N the
order givon. Between tho Ciytie Estelle and Nerei
the tussle pretty, though not exciting and was
watched with grcat interest," as the Clytie and Estee
make them show their qualities, and whom there IS
cracking breeze either not easily placed astern oy
even larger boats The Tidal Wave was moving very
nicely through the wafer. and In her racing dress
very handsome. She had reversed mr. balloon
staysail 12h 30m., setting IL 10 the ioretopmast
mead. cup full OF wind from the south AZ In. ON.
felt by the feet and the Regina Forged aneao
very handsomely, she was the 1rst 10 catch H.
The Peerless sent down her bottom saysaii at this
juncture, as did all the other scnooncrs'
and balloon jbs were longer whistled out.
This puff but momsntary, and soon the water was
glass smooth and for long while the boats made out
sorry Roadway toward buoy No. To- They were pref
lily punched Ut one time the tide drifting some oil
Tho boats astern upon the leading craft. The wind
was not sufficient keep the fleet IRON being drifted
up into Princess Bay short distance.
SOUTHWEST SPIT BUOY
The position OF affairs was very perplexing, par
tcuiary the schooners. though the small craft
doing no better than their larger SIS
exhausted. and by the aid Of another cap
ful OF wind from the northeast, preceded by
rain, Tho Regina reached buoy No. 10 ana rounded
that marx Tho Whistles from score Of boats almost
drowned the cheers OF satisfaction family heard at
this result, and, though the outlook was not very
gratifying for exciting run out 10 tho ghtship u
was something gained The time at the buoy was as
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TURNING, BACK-No RACE
From this point the time when the greater
part OF the deet about and turned homeward
The race If the sail could be Called uninterest
ing. The keginn kept the lead until of the Signal
tower Sandy Hook, when the Peerless managed
to place her astern, but all the craft hung
here nearly two hours without sufficient wind to
the wake OF the Regina, and the balance were at di
ferent positions up to and beyond buoy 51s About
FIVE O'Clock the excursion steamboats, LETT Tor
home, the northwest IL looked threaten
ing. Then the Tidal Wave sent word TO
the judges boat that II seemed impossible to
make the within the stipulated eight hours and
desired to be recalled. Almost Immediately tho
leaders about and gave II mp, their positions
being Peerless, Active. Regina, ChrsL,ne Vixen,
Vision, Tidal Wave Clytie, Esteile aud Ncrsid, the
balance still being inside the Hook.
Al Oh. 17m the squa that mad been anticipated came
screening from the northwest and the yachts lowered
verything 10 receive its assault. The Tidal Wave
caught with much force II sent her over until the
main boom touched the water spite OF u the Es.
tec, Rambler, Clytie and Nette kept on and though
they settled foresais and topsails Tor moment, yet
as soon tho squan had expended its force they
beautiful to witness. The race was now practically
over and judges boat returned TO Staten Island
yet sure, she again ran down to the Dix
Island, and then It an hour wncn the scbooncrs
could not return IN time, SO with towing one or two
OF smaller craft to places Of safety the regatwas
abandoned II will be repeated to-day, when II 10 TO
be hoped there will be sufficient wind TO decide who
are smart enough to win tho prizes Yesterdays
effort did not decide anything, and the boats recon
and refttcd and altered still children Of
expect atIon
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NARRAGANSETT PARK.

SECOND DAY OF THE JUNE TRorrINo MEET
ING AT NARRAGANsErr PARK-rHE UNrIN-
IsHED TRoTs OF YESTERDAY DECIDED -DIo
AND SOONER THE WINNERS
by TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
PROVIDENCE, ! une Is, 1878.
The second day OF the meeting at Narragansett
Park drew out good attendance. ana as the weather
was pleasant carly the afternoon thero was every
promise Of fine sport The unfinished Of yester
day out heats being tTotted 10 each
Of the classes the previous day. Then violent
rain storm came down and spo,ied the sport II was
found necessary order postponcment until noon
Friday. much TO the disappointment OF the turimen
in attendance IRON New York and Boston Pool SELL
ing was lair and considerable money was invested.
The first business Of the day to finish tho races
in the 3S and :27 laid from yesterday
when two boats were rotted In each. Oscar, the Now
York geldng winning heats In the 2:3S class yes
terday but ieil on to-day the race beng captured by
tho Lawrence Mass, geding Dio In good style. The
stallion Duroc took neat OF this race to-day worry
prett,ly. In tho 2:27 class the winncr yesterday
Of two heats, tho gelding sooner. finally carried on
the honors the iavorte in the pools, Dick Moore
Golding's Boston geding, had TO be content with
second money Three heats wero trotted To-day
which aroused considerable interest," although II was
quite evident that Sooner was the coming horse.
NARRAdANsErT PARK CRASsrOS, r. l-WEDNES-
nay Ann THURSDAY, June II and IL, lS78-Purss OF
5000 Tor 3s horses $500 TO frs $3.50 10 second $50
10 thiro $50 to fourth. Nile heats three IN i've, ~
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CREEDMOOR.

A detachment of the Forty-seventh regimcnt, OF
Brooklyn, practised at Crccdmoor yesterday 10 the
third aud classes. Tho weather was quite
favorable Tor shooting yet only small proportion oil
the succeeded in qualifying ia each class.
Colonel W. H Bronnell commanded, and Captain Ros-
SITTER OF tho Eleventh brigade sta assisted by Cap
tain Brown the rcgmental inspector OF rifle practice,
tho work OF the men at tho firing points
Two hundred and sixty-two shot in tho third
class al tho 100 anu $50 yards ges 1874 OF them
succeeded in making the twen yfve nts necessary
quality them shoot at 300 and 400 yards IN the
second class At these distances only fifteen quaned
The following their scores:Private Baviey 80
Sergeant wely, So; Private Harris So Sergeant Rich
arason a. Sergeant Gray, 80; Private Elliot, 29 Pr
vate Thompson, %; Drummer Wells, 81; Sergeant
winckls, u; Private Msgralh ~; Private Sammond,
26 Private Robertson 20; Private Barnes 70; Private
Duckcr rs Sergeant Cornell. rs.
A deach menL OF the Ninth regiment also practised
IN anticipation OF the coming competitions Tor places
the regimental team.
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Al the ,oroners OHIO yesterday inqucsts woro
held in,the foiipwIns G. ses:-
William Mcnusn. nsae years o. age. was killed BY a
BRICK lau. on hun IRON The root o. No. lSS Madisou
street. on toe 1914 CIT.
Ferdinand scnwao thirty.ave years OF age, acci-
dcnt,ily feil OUT Of third story window at No. 152
Attorney Tho 18Th OF May, receiving injuries
from whicn no died.
VITO Hipol!to, t~enty-six years oil age, was found
dead some iys ago ia hr yard OF the premises NO
10 Jersey street He had lahen through tue second
story winaOw
Testimony lsken In the case OF Adam Roctb
tho ,binct furniture MAKER who hanged himself on
w cone soay IN Ccntra Park. "A OF deceased tee
tined 10 having hoard his taher threaten TO de-
stroy himse Oh account oil Iemily troubles.
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ATTEMPT ID SUICIDE.

woman who described herself rs Catherine Nc
CulIough, OF East New York, attempted to commit
suicide Jersey Cay yesterday afternoon by cutting
her throat. Several boys saw her acting strangely IN
Palisade avenue, and followed her INTO the
grounds on the Harrison estate, corner OF
Palisaie and Newark avenues. They saw her
taKe knife IRON her pocket and after draw
ing u across her throat drop 10 the ground
The soys ran the Tnrd precinct police station
Ulcers sent the pace, who carried her u the
police station. DR.. MacScy was summoned and
found the windppe mad been severed He SAID
snc would probaoI, uie. ana she was taken 10 Tho
Cnariiy Hospital. The woman sad innt Sne nsd o en-
visiting a trienu on Beacon avenue. jersey Guy
Heights, bui rsfusGd 10 give the cxtc address of
either or irirnd. She also REUSED 10 ave any
reason lor her atlemptea suicide.
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vEEY Small PRICES ofFEIlD ron GOOD
STOCK AND IHE SAILS STOPPED.
BY 1ELED gkPH TO IHE nERALD.
NJ IIr.a

vEif Small PRICES 0iFEhlD FOh GOOD
STOCK AND NE SALE STOPPED.
BY lELEo gAPH TO IHE nEHALD
NEwroRT, r. l., June 10, 1879
Early this morning u was announced mat all the
horses carriages belonging to tho estate-pI the
iato Thomas wluans were 10 be sold at ten O'clock
and that thirty citizens, In ADDITION to
summer residents, repaired TO the country scat
OF tue deceased ninionnarc. near Bren~n's Reel Mr.
winans' sou, Nj. Ross X. winans, and the family
lawyer, AIR. Latrooe, Of Baltimore, we're present
A price had been upon each OF the horses. &c
The mead coacnman haa charge OF the sale, ac,ng as
sacuone Ho informed tho company that only
bids above the price would DO considered Mr. L.
O. Dous as, New York dealer, had sold many OF
the horses to Mr.. winans, was present and bid on
many OF the offerings
mare years old One hundred dollars was the high.
est bid and she was wnhdrawu. A bay carriage horse
was knoc kcd dow at $50. A nnc gray mare, which
cost 200, i've years old. OF the Norman stock nd
not elicit single bid. pair OF colts brcd from tie
famous RUSSIAN stations were next shown ana gen.
orally admired ole was an iron gray mare anu tue
other "A gray geaing rnc hrst bid offered VAS $500
for the pair. Tbey were Withdrawn after S355 mad
Decn bid. gray saddle horse was knocked aown
10 MI Douglas Tor $3.50. The ncx TO be offered was
Jour year.od brown nlly sired BY Royal George, dam
by Mamorluo Pilot Tue price SET was $3.50. She was
Withdrawn without bid, as was niso brown Yielding
saddle horse twove years old at tie same vaIuston
bat tho latter subsequently, sold Tor 500 1T private
sale, ana tue further offering OF horses was aDan-
aoncd.
CARRIAGES.
Several nno carriages we're sold new Brewster
open box buggy sold at private sale Tor sl25; Vic
toria ior $3.50; beach wagon, which mad been used
only lew iimcs, Tor $40: basket phacton. aim ost
new, Tor sloo several Of double and single nar.
ness we're also sold NJ very low p.ices.
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THE LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS.

REPORT OF Grand CHIEF ARrHUR-A GOOD
FEELING AMONG THE EMPLOYED.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
CLEVELAND, Ohio, juno Is. 1874
MIR. p MArthur, the Grand Chiei OF the Brotnsr-
hood Of Locomotive Engineers, arrived al home this
morning from a tour throughout the Northwest
where he met numerous lodges of the Order In pr
vate session. he every where found the engineers
contened and thinks thar there never EXISTED IN the
United Stntes better feeing between these employees
aud the railway companies than now. They will have
nothing 10 do with Communists
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WEBBEA's PUNISHMENT.

Suit was recently brought In tho Brooklyn City
Court by Miss Emma Bernsdorn 70 recover $4,000
damages against AdoIph p. weobor, for an alleged
criminal assault Tho plaintiff, VINO Is pretty aud
intelligent eir seventeen years Of age, alleges that
tho defendant, VINO Is n Hebrew, and Keeps a HAIR
dressing establishment IN columns street, committed
the assault her while sue was In his employ, aud
tina. she became mother in soquonce. The case
was Called Tor trial yesterday, N Part oil tue Cty
Court. before Judge Nelson, where, on motion OF
her counsel the plaintiff was permitted 10 increase
her claim Of damages 10 10000 The jury rendered
4 verdict tor Miss Bcrnsdorn In the sum oil $4,000.
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spration under hard pull, Dr. Livingstone second,
Aunt Betsy third Time, 2:l0
RAcE
u sweepstakes Tor all ages, $40 entrance play OF
pay $500 added. had three arters and WAS closely
infested. The hrst heat taken by Wahtewah,
Belle OF Nelson Belle OF Nelson won lpe sec
ond aud third heats and tho race TIme. JOB
3:45A-3:3SA. sa,srfH'Ail
Third RACE sny - sf. 4
quarters Of mile dash for two-yeas-olds,
$40 entrance play pay 5000 added had SIX starters
an was by John Edwards bay oily by Bonnio
Scotland, dan Juniata. in 1:l9lx Jonn W. Norton by
Bonnie Scotland, dam Mary Gowan, second
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THE ARMSTRONG MURDER.

CAMDEN, N. J., June Is, 1878.
Evidence was given IN the trial o Benjamin Hunter
for the murder OF John NJ Armstrong, to-day, by Dr.
Thomas, who attended the murdered man and des-
cribed tho injuries which caused his DEATH also by
tho Coroncr's physician, who made the post mortem
examination. Both swore Armstrong d'ed u consc-
aucnce OF the wounds tho head the skull having
been the brain terribly lacerated Frank
Arm trong son OF me murdered man, swore that
Hunter came the Office the day before the assault
and talked with father and that bis Iather told
he WAS going to Camden with Huutcr HIS examina-
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CONVICTED OF BIGAMY.

In the Hudson County Cour. OF General sessions at
Jersey CITY, yesterday, Karl George Won Busch was
convicted OF bigamy On July 20, 1878, no was mar
RED by Rev. George Ewh, the Flth street German
lutheran Church, to Aivina Bates. and on March
Is, 1877, no was married by Rev. DR.. Mohn,
OF Hobokcn, 10 Catherine Fels. HIS defence
that his second marriage was a msconceptiou AS
TO his rights under tho law, Dr.. Eowin J. Koch
having, he claimed, drawn tor him Dill Of scpsra
ton from has vile, 10 winch she mad attached her
signature, ana which Koch said was legal bill of
divorce. The prisoner wasremaniod for sentence
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MOVE OUT IN THE srREAM.

Harbor Master Procus made descent yesterday
on a number OF vessels which anchored near tho
steamboat Iannng at rwenty.fourth street, North
RIVER and ordered their captains TO 10 out iurtner
In tho stream. IL has Tor some Time been the Gus
tom o. vessels transporting brick and yachts await
tng urders to anchor In the way OF tho numerous
steamUvais landing al the aDovc pier on Their passage
TO aud aud rom tho various points on the Hudson,
thereby causing delay ana increasing the danger OF
COLLISIONS. Application has been made 10 the Police
boat seneca nlorc. order Of tns Haroor Mast er
in ease Inc captal ms refuse to obey MN.
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SHORT HILLS ATHLETIC CLUB.

Tho spring gamcs OF the Short Hills Athletic CLUB,
of Milburn, N. J. postponed from Decoration DayI
will be hold at that place June % NJ four N.
Tho following events are open TO all amateurs: -One
bundred yards handicap one mile walk handicap p,
hall mile handicap, 100 yards special and 40
yards handicap. Entries close on juno Is, w,ih II.
lnman, secretary, box A. 1913 Post Once. Now York.
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The FERl,Y TICKET WAR.

The SUIT brought against the Union Ferry Company
by orris +. Petit boy Of fourteen years, through
his GUARDIAN was called Tor trial yesterday in the
Brooklyn CITY Court before Judge Reynolds the
plantn who cia med ST. 600 damages allegcd tnat on
January 80 he was PIT vi ths Jerry house by two
oil deck bands because he dctachsd coupon from
the ticket before he came INTO the presence OF the
errymasttr. amer the evidence Tor the prosecution
had been gwen counsel Tor Tue company moved Tor
the dismissal OF sue case, as tho rue reQur mat
coupons should be detached in presence oil the Jerry
master. The Court granted the motion.
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BOAT RACE ON THE RAnITAS.

About i've thousand people gathered along the
shores oil The Raritan RIVER at New Brunswick, N. j.
yesterday afternoon. TO witness the four.oared race
between the crews Of the Rariian and Rutgers boat
clubs Course from the Albany street bridge down
the river mile ana return. The crews started at
haipsH five O'Clock, keeping well together over the
frat hall OF The course, hui NJ the turn the Rartsns
ahead OF their opponents ana at the close lead
them four lengths winning The race IN lin IL as.
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HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

who described himself aSCharlcs Williams,
OF No 81 Co,ass street, Jersey City Heights reported
to Chief OF Police Nathan, oil that city. yesterday that
he haa been attacked aud robbed in HoLoken avenue
early In the morning while on his way homo. He said
that crossed PaIisade avenue Two men sprang
deman led mis- money. He gave them $40 and they
told him TO continue his walk. After going ABOUT
thirty PAGES he tired nj three times but none OF
the shots took effect. He described the men, and
Captain woemer was looking tor them last night
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[BY rELEGRsPH TO Tue HERALD
NEW ORLEANS, June Is, 1874
The capital prize tsl0o 00e,, won in the Louisiana
State Lottery, was paid today 10 NJ ". Camp
pci coal merchant mere. the lucky holder Of the
ticket on It's presentation at the man Office OF The
company. The whole affair has created the greatest
excitement here
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There remained but 81 900 be raised last evening
In order TO complete amount required 20 wipe Out
tne entire indebtedness Of $780, 900 against ST. Anni
Protestant Episcopal Church, Clinion street., Brook
Ign. THIS ba ance VIII be forthcoming to-day. Yes
terday Mr.. r. Fulton Cutting, son-in-iaw OF the pas
TOR, Rev. Noah L. Schenck, handed TO General jesse
c. smith. treasurer Of ST. Anus his check Tor $40 0OO
when sum lie pledged himself to give several weeks
ago The pay tne deDt will DO celebrated this
evening BY u Jubilee 10 tho church
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W. n. Weeks yesterday morning drove a sister OF
Lazy Mac tone Of w. H. vanderDips avoritc teaml
a s,x-ycaf. DID, two separate hail miles the Feet
WOOD PARK track IN ia LAZY. tie also drove iuli
sister Of the famous kenlucky mare Duchess twice
around the track in Afternoon. but sue VAS not
timed. Tnc MY bright chestnut, 10 u hands high,
four years old, and Is finely propoftohe snc IL also
a mi SISTER oil Jewess, by Mambrino Paicncn, the
brother Of Lady Ihorn Both Of tho above mares are
owned by Lon Morris, Of Boston.
There viii be Two trots to-day nj Fleetwood Park, In
which seventeen horses entered, the price OF
aamittance "a only nifty cents
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HA LkOAD REOrtiANIZATlO

At meeting yesterday Of toe various security hold
OF ne Mop,cIair and Greenwood Lake Railway
Company = committee was appo nted to consider and
upon pian oil action reference shs sale anc
reorganization OF the roaL TIE committee selected
Ia a. iolows:-Cyrus W. Fisia, ~ X Jesup, A. W.
Benso6, EDWARD Cooper, Samuei ). riiden, Egucrt
Starr, George W. stanton, Jr, arthur b. Elliott and
Henry ). Pierce
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BASEBALL.

The Fyaways, Of this city. were defeated BY the
Resoiutcs, Of Elizabeth, N j., yesterday afternoon,
ON the Uuion Ground, Brooklyn, by SCORE Of ].
Al Manchester a thirteen inning game was played
between tho Harfords and Manchetcrs Tor the inter-
national championship, winch resulted in favor OF the
Manchestcrs by score OF 10 l.
The Hudsons defeated tho Chathams at the Capito-
line Ground yesterday by score OF 10 j.
To-day tho Resolutes and Brooklyns play NJ Eliza.
both; nys ana Rochesters, at Aliegheny Hart
fords and Worcesters at Worcester and Horneils and
Tecumsehs, at London, Ont.
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YACHTING NOTES.

Steam yacht Lurline arrived at Newport on wednes-
day morning.
The yacht Meteor won the race at the New Jersey
Yacht CLUB regatta Wednesday, and not the yacht
Daro Devil, as stated.
The English yacht Omega. OF tho ST. Georges Yacht
Club. Kingstown, Commodore Francis r. Cope, passed
the HERALD Telegraph Station at milestone yestcr
day afternoon cruising eastward
The yacht Nimbus, A.Y. c., Mr.. Big Glow, 10 At an
Choir in Hart Island Roads.
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Tbe time OF the Tidal Wave and Clytie, VI the race
rad been finished. woud have been calcu lated from
i2n 04m as al that hour the limit given had expired.
THE RACE.
IL Was a very prcitJ siRht With the yrchts' txcuv.
sion boats several steamboats, aud dozen sail
boats a. this time, nut unfortunately the
light that the composing craft made but little
heaaway. There hardly any interest
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TRoTTING AT WILMINGTON, DEL.
[pY TELEGRAPH I'd THE HERALD

WILnrScroS, Del, June IL, 1878.
Tho third day OF the Wilmington rrotting Associa
tion spring mceuug was attended BY 1000 peopls.
The track ~ nne CONDITION.. The 2:iO race wns
by ID. ;. Qolnton'A hamic oi Trenton, N j.. ave
heats being trot,cd; best time 2:47
In the $50 race W. II DoU,e's Molie the
ncr; best tine 2:35ta hrcc meats were trottch
the 2.26 race SAL Ben winning Two heats anu l. sdy
kiiiear winning one The race viii be finished ~
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SINKING FUND COMMISSION

Ats meeting Of the Sinking Fund Commissioners 10
tho Mayors oice Yesterday resolution adopted
appras,ng the value OF the franchise OF the Roossvet
street terry 10 Brooklyn At 900 year The width
ana looasion pier 40 Norm RIVER laid Down Nv
the Dock Department. Vas also approved