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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-09
TIE SPORT IN BROOKLYN.

Jn bygone years Brooklyntc noticeable for
their enthusiasm in all that tended TO promote the
success OF tho exharating sport Of skating. The
great public pleasure ground OF Prospect PARK was
crowded yesterday, aud the Capitoline well as the
Union SKATING Pond IN Williamsburg was we'll at.
tended OF lato years the seasons have SO
changed ia this vicinity to decrease the
number of skating days. but tho recent cold
snap has revived the nrdor OF tho skaters.
On Friday last, stated in the HERALD, the Capt.
toline pond which is about two and half acres IN
extent ana bounded by Nosrand, Marcy ond Putnam
and Haisey street, opened the patrons
OF that resort. few ice boats sailed about Ia dai-
gerods proximity TO the heels OF the pcdcsri
steel, ana In many instances they put 10
their utmost speed TO steer clear OF the little craft
that were Lying before The wind.
At Prospect PARK n splendid lake OF Ice thrown
opcu 10 Tho puDic free OF charge. The about
1--WE inches thick, anu tue broom kept constantly
IN use so as TO preserve smooth surface The Flat
bush avenue Bergen street. Smith street aud Concy
Island and other car routes leading to the park
wen patrODizcd curing The day. but moro particularly
crowded III The afternoon and evening by young men
aud women, boys aud girls, bound for few hours to
have iun ana irolic over the nity-two Ut
tho frozen LAKE. Tho entrance TO the Park most
patroDized was that which led to Black
Path from the Concy Island road to the point from
when the miniature yachts start their 10 tho
summer days. The norhery gate, the Wiliikin's en-
trance was also used by hundreds from the Flatbush
avenue SIDE as IL Affords the route Tor tho
Iesr.uu,s OF and north Brooklyn TO the boat
house platform at that Qua OF the lake. The Park
police were kept constantly moving " and fro anvng
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HORSE NOTES.

sle,ghing Is now good in Boston, and on Saturday
and Sunday the owners OF horses that city
were out In full force the Brighton road and tho
smile ground" heartily enjoying the first selghng
tho season. The New York horseman, like Barkis,
s willn'," but has not yet had the chance. In the
flush times OF former years large delegation usually
from this city to the "aub." taking with them
such toams Ethan and Honest Allen and others Of
like character, showing the flying trolters there
pace that was unparalleled at That day by anything
owned In that section OF the country. Lively compe-
tition was witnessed daily, and friendly contests
of as long tho snow lasted on the Brighton
road ana the emile grouAd." Sleighing Is siil
attractive Notwithstanding the universal growi OF
hard times, that some OF the New York owners OF
clippers will go Boston and have a '.shy''
there if they do not have good TALL OF snow here
shortly.
Mr.. William N. Humphrey has been winterlng his
horse, Judge Fullerton, at the Bay District Course,
san Francisco Cal. The Judge is IN good Tx,
and will, soon the grass commences TO grow,
takon Ex-Governor Sanfords ranch Tor the palance
OF the senson Tho horse HIckoK's hands, ana
has not ''let up' this winter, his owner being
opposed to putting horses 'tO bed'' when in good
physical condition.
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ATHLETIC GAMES.

NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 1878.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Beng lover OF athletic sports and having noticed
with just pride the satisfactory Termination OF the
meeting held by the New York Athletic CLUB at Gil
morcs Garden the past week, would like to suggest
that during the present winter some good club give
meeting at tho same place for two evenings, as II
would be to be a success II the late meeting
be taken as criterion. l would also suggest that
among the games TO take place they would Include
these $50 MS to give our young asprants Tor lame
chance 10 test their power ana endurapcel:-A
mile walk and mile run, 10 be open only 10 those
who have never walked or run IN race; also ON the
first evening. alter the mile walk, give u ten mile
walk, open " all amateurs On the second evening,
aitor the run, give twenty mile walk, also open
all AS these very rare events our athletic
meetings, hope some club, looking ut II in the proper
light, will take hold of IL and make ~ SUCCESS Hop
ing you will allow space IN your valuable columns
tor this, remain, yours, &c,
JAMES WENTWORTH,
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PIGEON SHOOTING.

The members OF tho Brooklyn Shooting Club assem-
bled at Dcxtor Park jamaica Road, Long Island, yos-
tcrday, to contest in their regular monthly handcaps
for the ten bird gold medal. Ten candidates took
part IN tho shooting. sir. T. Eddy proved the win
by killing nno out OF his ton birds. The weather
was pleasant and tho shooting throushout tho after
noon was FIRST class Atsr the above was over the
members engaged in sweepstake shooting The fol-
sweepstakes
DEXTER PARK, JAMAICA ROAD, l. L-PIdEoN
SnooTiyG-TuEsDAY, january 8, lS7S.-Tho regular
monthly handicap OF the Brooklyn shooting Cluo tor
the ton bird gold medal, 30 yards boundary. x OF.
shot, from and traps; the club rules to govern.
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PENNSYLVANIA WING SHOTS.

II. Greenwood, Frank Detwiler, viii and Robert a.
welcb, Of Chestnut HILL Philadelphia, the prominent
pigeon shooters OF tins section OF Pennsylvania, had
rendezvous south OF Robert Stools stock farm,
Philadelphia on Saturday last. The weather was
delightful and the shooting above average. Tn
first match was between Frank Detwler and Dan
Gray for S25 side; IL BIRDS 81 yards rise, 80 yards
boundary. Tho former gentleman won tho stake, KILL
ing seven birds straight The most exciting match
was for IA sweepstakes, nine entries; first miss
The prominent shooters were II. Greenwood, Frank
Dctwiier, r. Heit, VIII anu Robert A. WEIGH. Tho
first round successful all. In tho second all
dropped except Greenwood, Hcit and Will A. Welch,
who Increased the distance to 26 yards. Green wood
then dropped out and tho remaining two gentlemen
increased the distance to 81 yards. Heft missed his
bird and viii A. WEIGH won the stake. Tho betting
was in favor OF Greenwood he being considered the
champion; but will A. WEIGH. youth Of sixteen,
thinks he can beat him any time.
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the skaters. Rowdyism not tolerated and any
young who attempted to intrudc upon others
were summarilly elected from the ice and
not agaln admitted 10 the privileges Of
the lake. Colonel John Y. Cuiyer, Chiel En-
gineer OF the Park. Is determined to make the re-
sort proper that any gentleman lady may attend
without the least danger Of moestation from turbu-
lent Characters Brooklynitos who desire to skate at
the PARK have, therefore, pleasant prospect before
them.
BASE BALL on ICE.
There Will be game OF base ball played on the ice
this afternoon Tho large lake. which 10 set aside Tor
base ball and curling, is in splendid condition.
Mr. Cassidy, late OF tho Hartford Club will select the
one nine aud Mr. Barnie, manager of next seasons
Buffalo Club, Will select tho opposing nine
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ACCUSED DETECTIVES.
DErARraryT OF PUBLIC PARIS,
-. 4. n.. L.. !. I-=.-

Mr. DcBoute, OF No. II Fourth place, Brooklyn has
preferred charges against Detectives Roche and Ma
honey, OF the Third precinct two OF the best known
and most efficient members OF tho force. The COM
plainaUt alleges That Ia 1875 he robbed and that
the officers named succeeded IN fixing tue identity Of
tho burglar but suppressed the evidence which could
have boon used III c0nvictiDg him. Inc matter has
been thoroughly investigated ny tue SupcrinendcDt
OF Ponce and ny Captain Leavy, who believes that Mr.
DeBouic is mistckon IN his charge. Tue Will
be Investigated To-day by tho Police COMMISSIONERS
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ATHLETIC CHALLENGE.

BnooKLYS. Il. D., Jan. Z, 1875
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
Having noticed In Yesterdays edition under tho
heading OF athletic Sports" at Gimorc's Garden
tbut +. b. Wilson, OF New York, has been declared
amateur Champion OF America In fencing l hereby
challenge the same Tor the said championship at any
time agreed upon hereafter. Yours respectfully,
GEORGE RAU.
For further preminaries. &C., please address a. F..
Hesse, No. 10 Johnson avenue, Brooklyn, Il. ID.
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tDivided tho money.

Mr.. Charles Dexter acted as recree
Time of sh0oting-Three hours and twcnty-fv
minutes.
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TROTrING POSTPONED.

SARATOGA, Jan. s, 1873.
The trottng carnival on Saratoga Lake announced
to commence to-day postponed Indefinitely on
account OF the thinness OF the leo.
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HANDBALL.

A single match played at ey's
Court, III Centre street, between Smith aud Court
Streets South Brooklyn, yesterday, between William
Chism and Dennis Rcardon, when resulted Us i0l-
lows
1st pa. 3d.
ReardOn, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, u II Ills
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sfe dead out OF bounds.
tDiviaed the
SAME DAY.--sweepstakes, SO each; thore eight
competitors $40 divided; 80 10 FIRST So to SECOND and
81 to third At three birds each, twenty-five yards
rise; ties, mss and 90 out Tho other conditions
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-09

And In addition above sixteen bnys
square Chambers street since Decenber " On pe.
eomber ~ the total number completed aud In
peted foundations being 81 per OF Whole number
90 be done; to-day the balanced total Is equal lyi
completed foundations to}a OF the whoo
Der and increase OF 33o In working days being daily
neompleeness equal to G2G snesd ounda,on
aud taxing the daily average Of the days last 2
working days. or with allowance sundays
clemen, weather by February l. BY when date, In the
severity as 10 entirely stop It, feel confident the work
be done.
The foundations Tor the west side line completed
lion Is sae line to Eighty nrst street
aud tho east side line to fhryrst rcsurvey
OF the finished foundations. verify distances ana
angles for tie iron supersuclue. is completed Forty
second street on she west sdc line or about mile
above whitehall street on the side line
pction this resurvey and tho construction the
orce will dispensed with largely reducing the expenses
OF this branch OF tho service.
and expected will be not later
th 10th February anu proceed average OF
work would be executed in sXlytwo ana half working
days from the 10Th OF fobruaryor tho 10Th OF April
will be arranged follow close In the erection
s provided ana o oa
now expected there seems 10 be nothing prevent your
by tic 18th OF May next, from siStyhrst street Ninth
avenue the west. round to sixtyBrst street and
sfase that 1 am making strenuous Efforts in
trodnce the Inter tracK system Tor al our double
sw.en the two tracks, serving roth OF them opposite
rides Of one platform and reaelmg IL oi s,s n"'snS up
system being ritst. safety 10 tho PASSENGERS ia NOT
svns 20 s,D's n 'e eauns only one set OF station
instead Efforts viii DO mace IN the prep
its marked Characteristics harmony and htncss
~ use coupled with srct economy ia ~
-, r",ress Don ali the approved
y Stems Of su onatc ana anu
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oAME OAf.-SWeePsIukes - eht'y ~ tuIec Urus
s. to second and 81 to the third; twenty-five yards
rise; Ties shot OIL miss amt 30 out. The other con-
The Van Buren press., 1878-06-18
Billings Philosophy.

never knew second wife but wha
was boss Of the situation.
Whiskey is hard thing to convince
therefore l never argue with a drunken
man.
Maids marry to change their condition
widows to improve it.
After man gets to be 3S years old
he cant form habits much, the best
he can do is to steer clear of his old
ones,
Any man who can swap horses or
catch fish, and not lie about it, is just
as pious as men ever get to be in this
world.
An enthusiast is an individual who
believes about tour times as much as
he can prove, four times as much as any
body believes.
The dog that will follow anybody isn't
worth cuss.
Those people who are trying to get to
heaven on their creed will find out
at last that they didn't have through
ticket.
One quart of cheap whiskey (the
cheaper the better) judiciously applied
will do more business for the devil than
the smartest deacon he has got.
The Van Buren press., 1878-06-18
Bells for Sheep.

The cheapest and the best insurance
against dogs killing sheep are bells
plenty Of bells. The sheep-dog is g
great coward when in pursuit of mischief
and he wants to do it quietly--wants no
noise, no alarm. Bells bought at whole
sale do lot cost much. Buy side of
bride leather at the curriers' for collars
and put bell on every sheep, if your
flock is small. The price of one sheep
will buy a gross of bells and leather
enough and buckles to strap them Put
this gross of bells on flock of sheep
and they will frighteD every dog out of
the field. Flock masters are slow to
adopt simple remedy like this, but will
60 to the Legislature hire loby influence,
and spend large sums of money to little
purpose, Members of the Legislature
are fond of dogs themselves, and do not
want them taxed. They own no sheep,
and care but little about their protection.
Southern Farmer.
The Van Buren press., 1878-06-18
Gun-CottOn in Warfare.

A new use has been found for gun,
cotton, Hereafter it is to be employed
for disabling guns of the enemy, and is
to take the place of the spike and the
armorer's hammer. A slay of gun cot
ton simply laid upon the muzzle of gun
and setonated, so Injuries and detorts the
weapon as to render in practically useless
for firing, while in the case of muzzle
loader 1t at once precludes any attempt
oload the gun. The old plan, it may
remembered, of rendering an enemy's
guns useless after storming battery,
was to spike them by driving nail into
the vent or touch holc, and then, in tn .
event of the attacking party being
'driven out of the battery again, or retir-
ing the weapons could not be used
against them, at anyrate fora time. The
rapid injury of gun by means of gun.
cotton in the way now suggested will
prevent the cannon ever being employed
again. This is not the first application
that has been made of gun-cotton fol
purpose of destruction before the enc
my. A new body of men called cavalry
pioneers, first created by the Austrians
and now adopted in the british army
are to employ charges of gun cotton il
a similar way for breaking railway lines
and destroying bridges quickly. The
trooper, mounted ona strong an rapi(
horse, is provided with belt containing
few pounds Of compressed gun. cotton
and on arriving at railway he dismount
and places charge upon one of the rails
The gun.cotton is detonated with fuse
and the result is that half a yard of meta
is sent flying over the next hedge
Probably not more than 60 seconds ar
nesessary to work the mischief but tn
man is up and away before the explosion
can take place.
The Van Buren press., 1878-06-18

EE The St. Louis Globe of the ID
says: Mrs. Amelia Moench, a teacher in
the Franklin School of this city. yesterday
received information of the miserable
death of her two little girls, aged and 8,
respectively, at Dixon, Missouri, l3S miles
distant from st. Louis. The little ones
were living with the father, farmer near
Dixon. He visited the town on last Sat
urday to make some purchases. When
he returned in the evening he. was alarm
ed when they did not run to meet him
He searched the house for them. and al
last raising the lid of large trunk, found
them both dead together, The poor lit
tie things while playing about the house
had hidden in the trunk in sport, aud "the
spring lock that lay in ambush there fas
tened them down forever"
On Sunday they were buried in one
grave. Mrs Moench intended visiting
her husbands farm as soon as the sum
mer vacation opened, and looked forward
with great pleasure to the visit Her
leisure moments for months had been de.
voted to making garments for her dar.
lings. The shock of the terrible and
sudden news has completely prostrated
the unfortunate mother.
The Van Buren press., 1878-06-18

~ BY a recent descision of the Court
OF Appeals of Mississippi, .LeT DSvis has
come in full possession Of his fine estate
Of Bakersfield. in Warren County. 1t is a
magnificent domain, comprising an island
produced by a cutoff of the Mississippi
River. 1t formely belonged to jeff Davis
brother. Joseph +. Davis, ard was sold
by him to Jefferson d., who took no Ii,
tle deed. The death of Joseph produced
complications, resulting in the litigation
just concluded The property is valued
at $780, 900, and as the owner has been O
successful planter, there is no doubt that
he will retrieve his shattered fortunes.
The country will not envy success that
he may achieve by cultivating the SOIL
Washington Post
D6 An English merchant was dining
with Chinese mandarin. when it STRUCK
Inn that perhaps the dish which he has
eaten Of so heartily might have beer
stewed cats, for he heard that they att
cats in China. The Chinaman didn
know English, SO his guest. anxiouslj
pointing to the dish, inquired. +" "Miow
Miow2" No, no. said the mandarin
show, wow
'.Jenhie, what makes YOU such
bad girl 7" "Well, mamma, Cod sen
yon just the best children He could find
and if they don suit you can't he'll
it,"
b6- The grandchildren of the late vii
liam b. Astor. by order OF the Surrocat
..f Nes York, arc To be allowed $50
900 year until they attain their major
I ity.
The Van Buren press., 1878-06-18
VAN buren,

The County-Seat of Crawford County,
and also the principal town, is thriving
and improving town, pleasantly situated
on the north bank Of the Arkansas river.
160 miles west of Little Rock by railroad
and 250 miles from the same point by the
river. Its population numbers 1900 to
1900. There is, in soocessful operation
here three steam FIGURING Mills, which
manufacture as good flour as is made any
where, which is shipped in large quant-
ties to Little Rock and other points be-
low here; steam Saw and Planning Mill
to which is attached machinery for max
ing ,r,e-,leafnS7 and oorUh -rurh, wagon,
buggy and carriage manufactory three
steam cotton gins, a Broom Factory
which ships brooms TO St Louis, New
Orleans aud other places, The Presby,
terian, M. e. Church South, Episcopal
and Catholic Societies, all have good
churches in which services are regularly
held. The Masons, Odd Fellows and
Temperance societies all have organza-
tions. There are also, two weekly news
papers published here Van Bnren has
many buildings, both brick and frame,
that would be an ornament to q much
larger place; her merchants and profess
ional men stand high in their several ca
pacitcs and her citizens, generally, for
hospitality, etiquette and intelligence,
will rank with those of any country.
Van Buren in consequence Of her heal
thy location, her facilities for receiving
and shipping, both by rail and river, and
chcapness of all the necessaries of life,
presents great advantages for manufact-
uring.
The Van Buren press., 1878-06-18
THE SUN.
1878. NEW YORK. 1878

1878. NEW YORK. 1878
AS the time approaches for the renewal OF
subscriptions, THE sun would remind its
friends and well wishers every where that it
is again candidate for their consideration
and support. Upon its record for the past
ten renrs it relies for a continuance of tlic
hearty sympathy and generous cooperation
which have hitherto been extended to it from
every quarter of the Union,
The Daily sun is a four pa@c-shcct of y
columns, price by mail, post paid, 30 cents a
month. or $3.50 per year.
The sunday edition OF The sun is an eight
page sheet Of 5G columns. While giving the
news of the day. it also contains a large
amount OF literary and miscellaneous matter
specially prepared for it, The Sunday Sun
has met with great success. Post paid 81 20
Tne Weekly Sun.
Who does not know The Weekly Sun? 1t
circulates throughout the United States, the
Canadas, and beyond. Ninety thousand fam
lilies greet its welcome pages weekly, and re-
gard it in the light Of guide, counselor, and
friend. Its news, editorial, agricultural. and
literal departments make it essentially Jour.
nal for the family and the tiresidc Terms
ONE DOLLAR "A year, post paid. This price
quality considered, makes it the cheapest
newspaper published. Foi clubs of ten with
$40 cash, we will send an extra copy free.
Address.
PUBLISHER OF TIE sun,
nov 20 New ! ork City.
The Van Buren press., 1878-06-18
Van Buren
STEAM FERR'
U' ). MAIL ROUTE---QUICKEST
BEST CROSSING ON THE
ARKANSAS RIVER.

I>HE wellknown and long. es tlE
l. at Van Buren,, Arkansas, isl now ma.
charge of the subscriber. The proprieto,.
ing recently put on large New Steambo,,
with careful and experienced Ferrymen, thss
confident that they can give universal sst;,t
to the travelling public. THAR aim wilI'
meetthe increasing demands of the lar
grant travelto Texas.
The st. Louis and Sherman, Texs, n
Mailsare carried over this Ferry, which H.,
guarantee that it is the shortest as well y
bestroute for travel of all kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best boa,
river. and can cross 200 wagons and team,
day and no detention on either bank need h
pected. Enclosures for stock and sheds 70,
elers are being built on both sides of the rive
no pains will be spared toaecommodate to the h
Weshall strive to continue to make this tho
ular routs to and from Missouri and Texa,,
N. B.-Ferry Accounts must be settled M,
ly. No deviation from this rule.
WILL. EAKIN, Superintend,
Van Buren, Feb ,'73.
The Van Buren press., 1878-06-18

Es- A dispute about precedence once
arose between bishop and judge, and
after some alteration the latter thought
ne should confound bis opponent by quo
ting the following passages For on these
nang all the laws aud prophets DO
you not see, said the lawyer in triumph
that even in this passage of scripture we
are mentioned irstf' Il grant YOU" said
the bishop, you hang first"
Es 1t never occurred to the old gen.
ueHan how to account for the peculiar
odor and taste of the rain water until his
hopeful son, an aspiring NJ. D., remarked
that be was bleaching some skulls on
the roof of the house,
The Van Buren press., 1878-06-18
A In A..

Is new and fast improving town, nine
miles east Of Van Buren, on the line of
the l.. r, Il +. s. Railway, and is the cen
ter of good neighborhood, and COM
msnds a large trade. There is steam
FIGURING Mill and Cotton Gin in opera
ton; several stores, hotels, weekly
newspaper, and all the various kinds of
business usually transacted in country
towns, have their representatives in this
place
The Van Buren press., 1878-06-18
CRAWFORD COUNTY,

Asks the attention of all who are seeking
homes, to the attractions offered in the
way of fertile lands. to her facilities for
manufacturing, to her climate unsnrpass.
ed IN healthtnlncss, and to the cheapness
Of all the necessaries Of life.