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The New York herald., 1879-08-07
NEW YORK YACHT CLUB.
ANNUAL CRUISE TO THE EAsTwARD-rHE REM
DEVIOUS AT GLEN CovE.A LARGE FLEET
PROGRAMME OF THE CRUISE.


By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
GLEN Cove. L. l.. August 6. 1879.
The harbor of Glen Cove was crowded this after
noon with of the finest fleets that the New York
Yacht Club cruise has ever brought together,
fact that speaks volumes to the popularity Of
Vice Commodore Thomas. who has command of the
fleet during the absence of Commodore Kane. There
light southwesterly breeze during the after
noon and the bay almost smooth as
glass. The schooner yacht Magic arrived from the
East early in the morning. and during the afternoon
the schooners Rambler, Madeleine. Peerless. Estelle
Clio and Tidal Wave and the sloops Psyche Niantic
and Active. The steamer Seawanhaka arrived at six
T. NJ, carrying large party of yachtsmen and their
guests, and the harbor was soon alive with
boats returning to the different yachts Later on the
schooners Dauntless. Dreadnaught, Intrepid and
Nettie and the sloops Alert and North Star put in
appearance. and the schooners Wsnderer Norma,
giving at once a feet Of fifteen schoorers and Ave
sloops, the largest feet seen in these waters for
many years " There @ are number & Of other yachts
in all probability there will be at least thirty
yachts in Newport Harbor flying tire New
York Yacht Club signal. The schooner Ambassadrcss
is present at Newport. and the schooners Fleet
wing. Comet Phantom and Foam and the sloops
Vision and Vixen and Murel and volante are
all expected to join the feet. There good deal
Of artillery practice during the afternoon.
all yachts coming to anchor saluted the Aaeship
which called forth response from the heavy metal
on board that craft and innumerable other popguns
Of varied calibre. The schooner yacht Triton. Mr..
Thayer of the Atlantic Yacht Club. came in the bay
about eight 2. NJ. probably intending to the
fleet start. There was a dead calm in the bay to-
night, and not breath Of air. although some black
clouds banking up to the north looked rather like
wind.
PROGRAMME or THE CRUISE
The captains met on board the flagship at half past
eight p NJ. and after pleasant discussion decided
upon the following programme Thursday August
T. to New London: Friday noon. August 8, to Green
port; Friday afternoon. gig races. dress ship;
Saturday. ten A. M to Newport; Sun
day, at anchor in Newport; Monday, eight
A. NJ, to New Bedford; Monday night,
fireworks; Tuesday. regatta, Buzzard's Bay; Tues
day night. festivities IN New Bedford Wednesday.
eight A. NJ. TO Oak Bluffs; Thursday, P. NJ. to
Cuttyhunk Friday. eight A. NJ, to Newport Fri
day p. NJ, boat races; Saturday. regatta, Sow and
Pigs course.
The following is a list of the yachts with the
feet:-Schooners Rambler, Dauntless. DreadnauRht,
Intrepid, Madeleine Tidal Wave. Estelle. Peerless
Magic. Clio. Nettie and Frolic. sloops Niantic
Physche Active Regina, North Star and Alert. The
sloop yacht Vixen and the schooners wanderer and
Resolute are expected before morning. The feet
Will start at half-past five tomorrow morning for
New London.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
THE GENITAL SYSTEM.


Shortly after the members OF the New York Pro-
duce Exchange had decided by ballot to employ the
GENITAL system. instead of the bushel. in all transac
tions in produce and after october 1. 1879. the
Board of Managers instructed Mr.. Asa Stevens. chair.
man Of tho Committee Trade, to send circulars 70
the different trade associations throughout the
country notifying them of the fact and asking their
co-operaton in the movement. These circulars.
with the same request, were also sent to the
Secretary of War and the Secretary of the
Interior. and yesterday reply from the
former received III which Il stated
that exists why the system should
not be accepted by the Subsistence Department Of
the government. aud inquring what weights will bs
adopted Tor the gallon Of liquids purchased by
the Commissary General OF Subsistence. Superin.
tendent Grant stated the HERALD reporter that the
weight for vinegar would probably be referred our
most prominent Wholesale grocers. the weight for
molasses and syrups to the importers and Grocers'
Board of Trade. which has adopted the ''cental
system, and that the weight for oils at present Wa
and onchalf pounds to tho gallon.
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IMPECUNIOUS MERRYMAKERS.

Under fervid summer sun tho members Of the
lmpecunious Club landed at the northwest end of
Coney Island. yesterday. and. with downcsst eyes
and modest men. wandered along tho plank road 70
the pavilion on the seagirt beach, where ex-senator
Norton, better known TO them and theirs ~
"The Thunderbolt" stood with his sturdy re-
taners drawn up in heavy marching order, prepared
to receive them. Zach retainer presented the now
comers with a bathing costume and sandals, and
escorted him to the margin OF the mighty deep,
whore. at signal from President william 0coghe-
gan. the club plunged into the briny and In
stanty submerged. Before long the bugls blew for
dinner, which meal progressed and concluded In
manner satisfactory to the numerous politicians
present. who. IL would seem. were not incapable of
appreciatlng the good things spread before them.
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WILL HANLAN AID COURTNEY ROW?
THE CHAMPION NOT ANXIOUS FOR A SECOND
CONTEST, But OPEN TO GENEROUS OFFER.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

IORONTO, Ont., august u. 1917.
Your representative has had two hours confer
ence with Mr Ward the secretary of the Hanlan
club aud tizcd on behalf OF the club and Mr..
Hanlan to as following statement. which may
be Regarded. 4s an official reply to all over
lures for between Courtney and
the champion. Hanlan has desire for
second contest with Courtney at the present
He thinks that he is entitled to a rest after his
English trip. preparations for which caused him
greater physical strain than he has hitherto been
subj ected to. He is situated that small amount OF
ments TO him. He has already four exhibition en-
gagements at $500 each. and there eight
offers on hand waiting his acceptance. He
fulhl these engagements without subjccting him.
self any great strain and present indications are
that he can have quite u number more by his daily
exhibitions of scaling at his island home. With
the money which he directly and indirectly earns
thercirom he is in position to regard lightly any
but an offer OF a very considerable purse. lie will
account accept less than $4,000 for the winning
mau, with training expenses paid. This sum must
be secured by BILE parties before he will enter
not to interfere with the engagements which lac has
already made. He and the club determined that
s raee shall be- open ts ne eve OF the pubic % nd
win or lose, their actions be placed beyond the pos
sibility OF suspicion Cayugs. Chavtauqua. Saratoga
New London and some others are bidding for the
race besides several Canadian cities, whose Offers
however. are too low 80 far.
Five THOUSAND DOLLARS osFERED.
On behalf OF one of the above mentioned places
representative offered to-day personally to sign
engagement ut 5000. but he told emp phaticaly
that not less than $1,000 would be accepted, and
that conditional upon no higher offer being forth
coming in few days. He took the first train for
home, leaving verbal promise OF offer
OF $1,000 Hanlan feels that in consenting to
ut all of Toronto Bay he is risking too many
privileges to accept less than Montreal gave. Mon
treal is place where water sports not pursued
with any enthusiasm and was not nearly 80 able to
give literally as places like Saratoga. Therefore it
IL expected that liberal offer than Montreal
gave viii be made. The Hanlan Club, though they
will not consent to the being for the champion
ship, recognize the that the OF Courtney
winning ho Will virtually become champion OF
America, so they demand additional consideration.
They will be open to receive offers for the for
week from this date and the highest II 1t present
suflic ent inducement will be accepted. They wish
1t, however, distinctly understood that Mr.. Hanan
valves all inclnations and dsincnatons and Is pre-
pared TO defend the American championship against
any conner on Toronto Bay, upon the usual formali-
ties being gone through. This is the Official declara
ttpn
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TKOTrlNG AT SECAUCUS.

There was large but sorely disappointed crowd
at Secaucus yesterday. The admirers of trotting
horses turned out in force to witness a match for
$3.50 side between Paxton's horse Carbolic and
Ryan's marc Martha. 1t was expected to be
not only fast but exciting. they were
known to be very evenly matched Un-
fortunately Carbolic was intrusted to a
colored stableman the previous evening
to be driven to the track stables ready the match
on the next day. The man became intoxicated
the road and allowed the horse to run away, in
doing which Carbolic not only smashed the sulky
but cut himself so badly that 1t Will be weeks before
he can appear on the track. second event
nounced, a sweepstakes OF $50 each between Ryan's
Bogota aud Russers Peter Il. i'll harness. and Coles
Jennie L. to wagon. Bogota won in three straight
heats, being ably driven by Albert Dunning. He
had but little to spare III either of the heats and,
although official time taken, outsiders said it
fast. The speed shown by Jennie l.. who came
in second in each heat, matter of surprise,
she was drawing very heavy skeleton wagon. Peter
X was nowhere at any time during the racs.
SUMMARY.
SECAUCUs, N. j., August D, 1S79--Sweepstakes
$3.50; mile heats. best three in FIVE.
Iyan's b. q. Bogota lin harness).. )............-
Coles &. III. Jennie l. ito wason). ........... 2
Russels b. q. Peter X lin harness).. )..........3 3
No time taken.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
POLO AT NEWPORT.
EIGHT GAMES PLAYED IN PRESENCE OF MANY
SPECTATORS.

SPECTATORS.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
NEWPORT. r. l.. August 6. 1879.
There was fair attendance ut the polo grounds
this afternoon to witness the second afternoons
sport. The weather favorable and everything
in readiness for the visitors. there being an ad
ditional number of chairs in the Flower Gar
den. The club flags were displayed and
the marking board was brought into use.
much to the convenience of the guests.
VINO were promptly informed to the result of the
games. Mr.. Bancroft. the historian, was among
those present. ..Deadhead Hill" was black with
spectators of both sexes. who were hand soon
after four o'clock The First United States Artillery
Band from Fort Adams. was stationed in the flower
garden and pleased everybody with their choice So
lcctious
The games called at twenty minutes of six.
seven players being on hand. These were arranged
REDs-F. Gray Grswold tcaptain). Messrs. Captain
Candy. Carroll Bryce and Pierre Lorillard, Jr
BLUEs-James Gordon Bennett lcaptainl. Messrs.
L. w. Davis and Elliott Zobrowski.
Tho first and second games decided in one
The honors were divided. Mr.. Zobrowski capturing
the rst goal and Mr.. Girls void the second for the
reds. The third game was longer. the reds winning
again. Mr.. Griswold decided the game with q
well directed blow which sent the ball between
the pcnnants. Time, Sm. sos. The fourth game
also an interesting contest The blues carried
the ball down the ground to within short distance
of their goal where some excellent playing
DONE while the ponies we're very close together.
Atter it had been knocked out OF bounds several
Messrs. Lorillard and Griswold took it up the
tied aud scored another victory tor the reds Time,
minutes. The fifth game also decided in
favor OF the reds. Mr. Bryce captured the goal Time.
minutes TIE sixth game decided at short
notice. the blues never allowing their opponents to
take the ball hey ond the centre of the neld The
ball was knocked between the pennants by the cap
tain of the winning team. Time I'm. 30s. The
seventh game one of great interest to al pres
ent. Both sides played remarkably well! 1t
the luck of each team to repeatedly have the object
within few feet OF the goal which they desired to
capture. Messrs. Bryce and Lorillard distng gushed
themselves by we'll directed blows coupled with
good Judgment. The goal after an exciting struggle
won by the reds, the ball being sent between
the pennants by MIR. Griswold Time. Is minutes.
The eighth and last game was equally interesting
and it was well contested the lass. 1t looked
if the blues to win the game. for they succeeded
i'll keeping the ball near their goal for long time
and it only after creditabe struggle that the
reds turned the object up the hill. 1t not
turned again by the blues. and the goal. after q
spirited contest captured by Mr. Lorilard.
Time Is minutes.
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at the first time of asking the flag fell with Hippo
grie leading, Lady Middleton second, ObservandS
third. Egypt fourth and George Mccullough fifth.
When the horses reached the five turlong pole Lady
Middleton III front, Observanda second, Hippo
grIiie third. George McC Culloush fourth Egypt fifth
the old fellow not seeming inclined to run When the
horses passed out OF the chute at the halt mile pole
Lady Middleton leading two lengths, Obser-
wanda second, Hppogriffe third. George Mccullough
fourth, Egypt fifth. Lady Middleton
still loading two lengths When she turned
lnto the homestretch Observanda second, two
lengths ahead OF Hppogrtfe George Mccullough
fourth and Egypt on a bolt across the track with
uisposit ition stop At the fence. His jockey got
HIM away and logged him all the way nome. Lady
Middleton the by four lengths. Hppogriffe
second. two lengths ahead of Obscrvanda, George
Mccullough fourth. Egypt NTH. Time, l:l7ia.
SECOND
or purse of $500; winners of 81 500 to carry
3 lbs extra. Horses not having a the
value OF 81 900 allowed lbs. winners OF selling
only allowed 10 lbs; it years old, IL lbs; il
years upward, II lbs. Que mile and a furong.
There were five starters. comprising Mr.. l.. Harts'
bay hlly Bonnie Carrie by Bonnie Scotland. dam
Fanny Barrow, years old carrying 81 lbs. Mr.. c.
Reeds bay filly Bonnie Wood, by Bonnie Scotland.
Woodbine. years old. 10S lbs; Mr.. =. Loril-
lard's bay illy Pique. by Lcamington. dam Lady
Enimal. years old, 1O3 lbs; Messrs. j. q. Nelson
Co.'s chestnut colt Corerla, by Hurrah. dam Bonnie
Kate 3 Years old, 30 lbs. and Messrs Thomas Pur-
year CO.'S bay gelding Brother of Grnstead. by
Giiroy. dam sister to kuric. years old. los lbs.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07

The fourth monthly contest at trap shooting by
the Fountain Gun Clnb. Of Brooklyn. brought out
almost as large q number of contestants ever
faced the trap in any Of their previous meetings
The contest was for the club championship badge
which had already been won once by Messrs.
Haas. Chappell and George Helmstedt. and
also for prizes consisting of gun
a silver pitcher and silver cup The badge goes to
the winner the greatest number OF times in twelve
contests but the other trophies will be awarded ut
the close OF the year on the highest average hence
the large number OF shooters. The birds furnished
were fairly good, with sprnkng OF fast flyers and
n rev ''duffers" Haas and Pike tied, each killing
the unfortunates of the day, eac. killing six and
losing one dead out of bounds The record Of the
shoot is S folows:-
FOUNTAIN GUN CLUB.- Monthly contest for cham
pionship badge and other prizes, shot tor at Brook
lyn Driving Park. August 9. 1879, at seven birds
each from Eve traps handicap rise.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
CREEDMOOR.

For the fifth competition for the diamond trophy
which took place at Creedmor yesterday there were
80 entries. Members of the National Guard were al
lowed to count made in IL as qualification for
the state Marksman's Badge. Tho ranges were 200
and 600 yards. Ave rounds ut cach making the high
est possible score 30 points The best actually made
was ~, by MIR. #. j. Donaldson the scores of those
who made the best qualifying being Il. J.
Dolan. ~; A. A. H. Ettnger, ~; A. B. Van Henson,
AL W. J. Underwood. Jr., Al &. III. Eagle, 40; M. Il.
Burnton, ~; j. \. Dultnan, 3S; W. +. Warren, 80.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
SARATOGA RACES.
First Extra Day Of the Second Meeting Of
the Saratoga Association.
FOUR INTERESTING RACES.
Lady Middleton, Bonnie Carrie, Mintzer and
6l Dillon the Winners.
OUR INTERESTING RACES.
A GOOD ATTENDANCE.

SARATOGA, August G, 1879.
The sojourners at this place having charming
weather, clear, halmy. and not too hot. and they
seem TO take advantage OF every opportunity that
adds to their pleasure and comfort. Besides the
racing afternoon drives to the lake and other places
or attraction. the evenings are devoted TO concerts
and dancing in the open air. From early morning
to late at night enjoyinents never cease at this
place. The racing to-day up to the average
and was we'll liked. The track was fast
and safe but rather dusty. yet that did
not interfere with the running and the contests that
took place were highly interesting. -Four events
were on the card-the first dash of three'quarters
sof a mile the second mile and an eighth the third
a mile and a half and the fourth mile and five fur
longs The frs, race by Lady Middleton
very easily Hippogrife second. Observanda third
The second was won by Bonnie Carrie. Bonnie
Wood second. Pque third. The third race was
good one. and won by Mintzer. DanIchef sec
ond both sons OF Mr.. NJ. II. Sanford's Gleneg. The
fourth race wac a very exciting affair throughout,
and was won by Mr. e. B. Morris Bill Dillon by a
neck Mr. L. Hart's Clcmmic & second, Mr.. f. M.
Halls Dick Sasscer third.
The following were the
OFFICERS
Judges-Messrs. j. T. boswell, r. W. Simmons.
Colonel Owens and Oden Bowie.
Iime,s-Messrs. J. Smith and j. II. Whaey.
.Startey-Mr. L. NJ Johnson. Assistant-Mr. J.
Wynne.
Secreiayy--AIr. Charles wheatley.
was for purse of $500. Winners this year of any
race of the value of $1,000 to carry lbs. extra.
Other winners this year allowed lbs. Winners OF
selling only allowed 10 lbs. Maidens II two
three years old. allowed Is lbs; if four years old.
IL lbs; il i've upward II lbs Three
Of mill Tharp wars sly rtprs
for this race These Mr.. II. p. Nc
Grath's chestnut filly Ooscrvanda, by Tom Bowling,
dam Petty. years DID, carrying rs lbs: Messrs.
j. G. Nelson Il Co.'S bay flly Lady Middleton, by
Hurrah, dam Lady Lancaster. years old, los lbs;
MIR. James McCulloughs chestnut colt George Me-
Uulloush years old. l02 lbs; Mr.. G. b. Morris
chestnut horse Egypt. by Planet, dam Lady Barry,
aged III lbs, and Mr.. p. A. Woods bay colt Hippo
grille. by HuIrah. dam Veyeteen years old, lis lbs.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB.

The annual regatta of the New York Athletic Club
will take place Saturday. at four P. NJ. on the
Harlem. foot Of l3sth street Races will be single
sculls. four-oared shells. pair and six -oared gigs;
swimming tubs, and the race between two Of the
boats introduced by the club. This will be
very interesting it being the first rowed in this
kind of boat.
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BRIGHTON BEACH RACES.
The entries and weights for the races at Brghto
Beach to-day ure as follows:-

Tic entrleS ana Weights TOT CHe raCes at Brighton
Beach to-day are as folows:-
FIRST RAcE.-A sweepstakes of SIS each. play or
pay, with $3.50 added: the second horse to receive
$T5 out of the stakes One mile and three uartors.
Glennore, 113 lbs; Claudia, " lbs.
SECOND RAcE.-Purse $3.50, OF which $50 to the
second horse; winner to be sold at anction tor
81 800; usual allowances One mile and half.
Viceroy. l16 lbs Carver Jr 81 bs.; Enterprise %
lbs; Farley % lbs; Shylock. Ill lbs.
THn.D RAcE.-Purse $780, of which $50 to the
ond horse; handicap for all ages. One mile. Sur
prise, 92 lbs. Janet Murray, liz lbs; Scctilla los
lbs. Baton Rouge, l0G lbs. Glen Ogle, SO lbs.
FOURTH RAcE.-Handicap hurdle race; purse $45O,
OF which $50 to the second horse. Mile heats. 10
dac 40 lbs. Loiterer 1913 lbs; Dsigasan. las lbs
Bay Rum, 49, lbs; Vcntilator, 1873 lbs
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PIGEON SHOOTING.

SEA GIRT. N. j.. August 8. 1879.
A twenty pird match betweon DIR. Mott. of New
York; Mr.. j. c. Kenow, of Philadelphia. and Mr. p.
c. jacques of Bergen Point. N j.. for pool Of $3.50.
$50 entrance took place here to-day. The match
was shot according to Hurlingham rules, ~ yards
rise. Dt. Mott the winner. who killed 49, Mr..
Kenow killed III aud Mr.. Jacques 13.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
THE BICYCLE JOURNEY.

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
SYRACUSE y. Y. August c. 1879.
Wentworth Rollins, the BICYCLE rider. arrived here
to-day. a portion of the journey from Utica being
made by rail, owing to strong winds aud bad roads,
He Will leave here on Friday.
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REGATTA Ar DETROIT.
DETROIT, Mich. Aug

DETROIT. Mich. August O, 1879.
At meeting OF citizens and the Detroit River
Navy last night II was decided to hold open to all
amateur regatta ut this city August az aud 2S.
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AT BERGEN POINT.

BERGEN POINT, N. j.. August 6. 1870.
M. G.. Watterson defeated James B. Sanford in o
match of fity birds each. Hurlingham rules, here
to-day. Watterson, at 2S yards. killed Al, to San
fords 80 at 80 yards.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07

Prizes valued at from 200 to $500 will be given
The Shoe-waecae mette, Wah-wah-sum, Wyandotte
and other crews will probably participate in the four
cared race.
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Nitli good start the horses were despatched on
thGir Journey, GlcmmeG going to the front, Bill Dill
lon second Patrol third, Kenny fourth Dick Sdsscer
Giih AZ tho horses out OF the chute at the half
mile polo Cien!nic leading two lengths, I'LL
The New York herald., 1879-08-07

THE FOUNTAIN GUN CLUB BADGE AND TROPHY
CONTEST,
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This bailding cost (being erected at
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liams, the eldest membey, who, as if by
Provideniial guidance, discovered a
light in ;he kitchen, he Immediately
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