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The New York herald., 1879-11-26
EVACUATION LAY.
HOW II WAS Celebrated BY THE VETERANS OF

HOW II WAS CELEBRATED BY THE VETERANS OF
1912.
The veterans of the War of 1912 celebrated Evacua-
tion Day in their customary manner They assembled
ut Military Hall. Bowery. and early yesterday morn
ing David Van Arsdae. aged eightyfour. hosted the
national emblem the staff of the old fort Ill the
Battery Park. where the British flag had been nailed
by the enemy on their evacuation OF the city. and
tho creased pole upon which it was attached was
scaled by Van Arsdaes father and the fag torn from
its fastenngs After the raising of the flag the veteran
proposed hree cheers for flag. three cheers for
the day celebrate and three for the wives and
daughters OF country. which given heartily
At about thrce O'Clock the veterans marched in
view through the City Hall Park. On the steps in
front of the building Mayor Cooper. Aldermen
Morris. Hall, Kenny Mott. anu Others The veterans
afterward marched without music to the Sturtevant
House, where the Messrs. Leland had pre-
pared the usual annual banquet tor them. The
following members appeared ut the muster cali
GenerM Abraham Daily. aged "a; Major Charles . a.
"a; Samuel Ryckman. "; Michael Van Name. "a;
David Lopes. 9l Thomas Blsnck. "a; Henry Ber-
hard. 82 Thomas Magson, 50; christopher Remmey.
80; Ashley c. Baker. S4 William Lane. rs. 1t was
considered singular coincidence that there were
died during the year 1870 and the fact that
there were thirteen original States made
some of the veteran sons Of Mars think
there was something oniinous in the present gath
ering. Among the guests OF the Veterans was Miss
Sarah Smith Stafford. daughter OF Lieutenant James
Bayard Stafford. who fought with Paul Jones on the
Bon Homme Richard and saved the American flag
from falling into the enemy's hands. and whose
mothers father killed at the battle OF Lexing-
ton. She was accompanied by several Lady friends.
The venerable relics of the times that tried mems
souls were in unusually high gee and songs
were sung by General Daily, Major Crowley. and
speeches made by the commander, Miss Stafford.
Adjutant Gould Warner and Isaac f. Eaton. who has
been adopted as grandson OF the corps, and after
cheers for the admirable manner in which the
missary department. had discharged It's duties the
veterans repaired the front of the Twcnty-nnth
street entrance to the Sturtevanr House. where their
likenesses taken in group by photographer.
committee was appointed in relation to the col
lection OF funds in aid of the benevolent purposes
OF the association, at the suggestion OF Colonel
Frank W. Sterry. formerly of the Sixth regiment
The New York herald., 1879-11-26
ERIE'S ELECTION.

ExcIrEMENr AMONG THE OWNERS OF THE
srocK-RUMoIs CONCERNING NE. WANDER
bits INTENTIONS THE NEW BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
Old Erie yesterday passed her critical condition.
and. despite the adverse rumors of Wall street,
mother and child arc doing WELL To express 1t ''of-
fcialy" the New York. Lake Erie and Western Rail.
way Company gave birth to q set of directors.
The event has long been expected with interest and
an anxiety born Of gossip on the street. Mr. william
II. Vanderbilt the central figure of CONVEX
sation. for it was rumored that no did rcsh his
treatment by the last Legislature. and that hc
meant to secure himself from possible combined OPP
position in future by quietly taking hand in the
Erie control. When Erie stock moved from $40 to
$40 per share it said that Messrs. Gould and
Vanderbilt pulling IL in. each struggling for
controlling interest. Lately the story has been
bruited about with increased vigor aud with all the
little additions Of evidepce that could be found or
invented. 1t met with denial from Mr. Vanderbilt
The New York herald., 1879-11-26

The schooner George S. Allison, having on board
cargo Of brick. capsizcd of Tellers Point. just
north OF Sing Sing. yesterday morning. and ono
member Of her crew. Charles McElroy. lost.
She left tho dock where she had loaded at about
eight o'clock and had full sail spread although the
wind was blowing fresh from tine southwest. After
laying her course toward Teller's Point. Nelson
Rose. her captain. and two Of his went
hold. The captain. Ed. McElroy and the
cook having finished breakfast went
deck and sent down in their stead Charles McElroy
and the second hand. The captain and Ed. Nc
ElrOy then went forward to repair portion of the
rigging and the cook took the wheel. While they
were engaged a sudden squal which they failed
approaching struck her broadside and laid her
her beam ends. At the first warming the two men in
the hold made dash for the hatchway. piled around
which and close to the combing tiers of brick
The second hand reached the hatchway first and
hastily scrambled upward. reaching the top of the
cargo just the vessel went fat on her side. Nc
Elroy. close behind, was crushed by the falling
bricks.
The Mcclure Brothers, commanded by Captain
Charles Mackey, was near at hand. and at once has
tened to the assistance OF the four men who were
struggling in the water All were picked up safely.
Haverstraw.
The schooner was the property of B. J. Allison &
Co. snd was loaded with thin brick. The total loss
will approximate 5000. the cargo being worth about
$780, Efforts Will at once be made to right the
sci from the position she Is in, lying Hat
sde her sails stretched out the surface and about
half OF her bottom exposed.
The New York herald., 1879-11-26
RACING NOTES.

On Friday, 2lst inst. Messrs. Bemis. Haverly and
Rowe. Of the Chicago Jockey and Trotting Club. met
with Messrs. johnson and Bruce. the we'll known
Southern horsemen. and consulted In regard to q
race programme tor next The plan pre-
sented by the latter gentlemen. and favorably
sidered by the others. q most liberal one. 1t
contemplated two meetngs-one seven days in the
latter part Of June. and after . rest of four days
another meeting OF Ave. making twelve days IN all
aud total of forty events, with extremely liberal
purses and added money. 1t will BE- presented to
tho Executive Committee at its next meeting, and.
II approved will be advertised at once. The ual
meeting of tho club will be held December 1.
Turf interests in California In the ascendant.
recent meeting of the Pacific Blood Horse Associa-
to make arrangements for winter meeting OF three
days. beginning on Christmas Day and finishing
New Years Day. Theodore Winters announced hts
intention Of adding $500 the eyear-old stake
and $3.50 to the two-year-od stake. and +. j. Bald
win Expressed similar intention.
The New York herald., 1879-11-26
THE wRESTLERs.

Messrs. Bauer. Miller and Muldoon met az per
agreement at the Office of the Spirit Of Ae Times yes
to-day morning, in order to mako some match that
William d. Curtis present at the meeting. and
when the arrived said he ready hear their
propositions Bauer said he felt aggrievcd ut Null
doom. who kept his temper for some time. and finally
replied that he would give Bauer any satisfaction no
wrestle. Miller then took the floor, and placing
two packages Of $500 each ON the desk, offered
to wrestle Bauer and Muldoon for that amount. As
Muldoon could not wrestle for money and Bauer
versation turned to the belt that Bauer proposed
to put up. The men finally agreed to put up IN
eq alent in money against tho belt and make =
tournament for tho championship at GRECO Roman
wrestling. They then decided to again this
ternoou. The English wrestler Bibby will probably
make another competitor In the contest. II there
should be four entries there would be three
matches--two and two. and then tho winners in
deciding contest.
After consultation with his friends and hackers
John Mcmahon, the champion American wrestler,
issued the following challenge yesterday alter
noon:-
NEw YoRx. Nov. 25. 1879.
To THE EDITOR THE HERAID:-
Professor William Miller, IN card published IN
the HERALD of this morning, states that Messrs.
Bauer Muldoon and myself seek public notorioty.
but are afraid to wrestle for money. Speaking for
nyself alone, am willing to wrestle. square up aud
up, for money, as always have done. Since 1862
best in this country, from the Atlantic to tho
Pacific coast. and in British Columbia. will give
any man 500 who can prove was ever thrown ac-
eording W eollar-snd-elbow rules in match for
The New York herald., 1879-11-26
A REMEDY FOR FILTHY STREETS.

Professor c. +. Chandler. of the Board OF Health.
lecturcd last night before the Now York Academy of
Sciences. He said in substance, that according to
the best sulations the death rate should not cx
ceed IL in 1000 soula The present rate In New York
is "a in the 1000. onefourth more than it ought
to be. SO that in the city 1000 lives per annum
are sacrificed. which under moro favorable con-
ditions might be saved. 1t is an established fact
that tor every death in the bulk Of the population
there will be twenty eight severe cases OF Sickness
Professor Chandler showed the extreme usefulness
OF certain hygienic experiments made in Dublin by
Sir William Wilde and proceeded narrate the his
tory OF the Health Board, of which he Is member.
and he severely criticised the present Street Cleaning
Bureau for tho neglected state of thoroughiares.
lie uutoided his plan formerly submitted to the
Legislature tor cleaning the streets. One comms-
sonor and 1000 sweepers with the aid OF properly
organized force OF dirt CARTS could do, he believed.
the scavcnger work OF the city perfectly WE'LL and
the cost need not exceed what is now being paid Tor
half done work work not done at all.
The New York herald., 1879-11-26
COMPLAINTS AGAINST PILOTS.

The Board Of Commissioners Of Pilots met at noon
yesterday. President Ambrose Snow in the chair.
Pilot Sisco put in an appearance in answer to the
summons issued by the Board. He was accompanied
by his counsel. Mr. Thomas Bracken, who served
upon the Commissioners the writ OF prohibition
issued Monday by Judge Lawrence and the
Board decided to postpone the hearing until Tues
day next. The Commissioners were handed CONF
plants (smar in every respect to those preferred
in the case of Sisco) against Peter r. Bailey fol
plotting the steamship Ethiopia on November IL.
against Ralph Noble for plotlng the steamship
Acadia on the same day, agsinst William II. Anderson
for plotting the steamship Atlas on November II.
and against Gideon Mapes for plotting the steamship
Baltic on the date. general complaint was
also made against all the above pilots. including
Ssco. for violation Of that provision OF the Piotagc
act which forbds pilots FROM combining injuriously
with each other or with other persons.
The pilots who were attached to the pilot boat
Isaac Webb, which was lost ut sea, applied for the
admission Of their new boat Columbia and requested
that it should be registered as pilot boat No. 8.
Captain Harding was instructed to inspect the new
The New York herald., 1879-11-26
A TELEPHONE SwINDLE.

Edward L. Hebbard, clerk in tho Gold and Stock
Company, No. 1917 Broadway. was arrested yesterday
on the charge of grand larceny. Ho Is young. nice
looking and we'll educated. on the 18th inst. he
presented, as is alleged. bill to Mcssrs. Lestrade Il
DooIittle. OF No 1917 Duane street. signed by tho
name of '.E Shaw. Collector purporting to be-
from the Gold and stock Telegraph Company, and
receipt for the connection with the Telephone Ex-
change for six months. Fifty'dollars was given HIM
that he authorized to collect the money. He
learned afterward however, that Hcobard only
clerk in the telegraph company and not treasurer.
as he had claimed. aud that such person ~ Il.
Shaw was collector MIR. Michael W. Doran. assist
ant secretary of tho telegraph company, testified In
the Tombs Court yesterday that Hebbard had in his
possession. without authorization. number of the
company's bheads like the one presented to tne
complainant. The was adjourned for further
animation. Young Hebbard u well connected aud
acnies the charge.
The New York herald., 1879-11-26
Eighth avenue.

AT THE FIRE.
News OF the hre spread almost as rapidly Is the
Inspection district. early the ground and su-
perintended the placing of the force The newly sp-
pointed Police Commissioner Mr.. Voorhts, also put
in appearance aud Fire Commissioners German.
morning until night Eighth avenue was crowded
with curious throng. and in consequence. the east
side OF tho street. which left free to pedestrians
after the flames were under control. became
almost impassable. Passengers on the Eighth ave.
nue. line might have recognized in the crowd many
the cond and drivers in the employ or the
company. to whom the disaster came ss holiday
Another noteworthy fact was that all the liquor
lively business. But nobody was In q position to
give any information in regard TO the fire.
I'VE don't know ourselves. said Superintendent
Wilson. "Come tomorrow and Wen tell you all
'.Was It the result OF smoking in the buildingY'
asked q HERALD reporter of one Of the employees.
'Oh, no, nobody would dare to smoke there" was
tho answer. ''It must have been from the gas"
those who in position to give it the reporter
inqured:-
"Why is everybody reticent In regard to tho
frey
II don't know" was the reply. "but suppose
they are afraid Of the old man.
It was inferred that the "old man. is Mr.. George
Law.
THE PROBABLE LOSS.
In regard to the probable loss everybody WAS at
sea. They don't know how many horses were in
the stable said the Chief Of the Insurance Patrol.
snor how many were got out, but then the whole
number Is put at 200 and the burned at sixty
They don't know how much hay they had. but then
again It is put at 5000 bales They dou't know what
put the loss to the company ut $3O0.O0O. without
reckoning the amount of insurances to be deducted
It is believed however, that the actual loss s nearly
il quite covered by insurance. The following il
ktol vnk ~ I'M
The New York herald., 1879-11-26

The loss ON tho building was not more than
S5O.O00 the bulk Of the damage resulting from the
destruction Of horses. harness and feed. Except
cars and car horses. nothing was saved.
OTHER PRoPERTY INJURED.
Nos. s27 and a29 Eighth avenue and No. 500 West
Ftieth street. on the same lot with the stable
almost total wreck. The hrst floor of No. 827 and
800 Eighth avenue was occupied by William Yates
damaged by water. but great exerton the part Of
the hremen saved the building from entire de-
p in table drawer. The table was as re- 70.
moved from the dwelling. and before she
dwellings in Fiftioth street. between Eighth and
saved by the essrtions Of the srs@sn. Most Of ths
occupants were ready for night. and in many cases
were trying to take their household effects with
them. At an hour when they are accustomed to be
in their beds they were mp and about yesterday
morning. and household goods OF every kind. from
glasses. Uttered the sidewalks and were piled up on
the stoops. When all this had been accomplished
tine police swooped down upon them. and so bewii-
suffered themselves to be driven away. leaving their
property in the street. One gentleman found in
and saying. :sfhis is the only Thing savcdi' ''
SUSPICIOUS PRocERDINGs.
When the conhagrstion was at its height and In
the cracking or the flames and the crash OF falling
timbers all else was forgotten group of mon who
had got inside the re lines cropt up the stoops of
NOS Jlt ana olv Woot f1ftietn street. Iney
sconced themselves in the shadow of tho doorway,
and ~ Detectives Hildreth and CottrclI. who
them aver. were handling the knobs though about
to force entrance. Fancying that either robbery
or incondiarism was their purpose the policemen
camo down the street, but the party took them
selves of and presently lost in the crowd Tho
detectives after that kept sharp lookout for any
such suspicious actions and after having stayed for
time 1t another part of the scene they returned to
see man lurking about one OF the houses previ-
ously threatened. who. ~ before, skunk up to the
doorway. Both OF the detectives slipped down upon
him. as they say. at the knob again and
took him into custody. From the Twenty-seco
precinct police station, where he was first locked
up. the prisoner was taken to the Yorkville Police
Court. lie said there that his name was John Bar
ret. that he resided at No. S48 First avenue. had
come 70 tho hre out Of curiosity, and had only
mounted the stoop to escape the smoke He epleaded
earnestly that Justice Murray decided to overlook
the suspic but not absolutely eliminating evil
donco OF tho detectives, and set him free.
The New York herald., 1879-11-26
SECRETARY SHERMAN ON RESUMP.
TION.


The Washington correspondent Of the Cincinnati
says:-
father OF resumption. inasmuch lie drew the law
under which it brought about and executed 1t a.
Secretary OF the Treasury your correspondent asked
him. in reference its effect upon tho public mind
as between tho two parties which divide the coun-
try. s
licans were greatly benefited by sustaining resump-
ton and the democrats injured by opposing itY'
II do. This has been one OF the strongest cards
that the republicans had at the recent elections Az
resumption had proved to be complete success our
party has tho glory while the democrats are put in
the mortifyinx attitude of having done all they
could to overthrow resumption. which has turned
out to be ono OF the most popular measures ever
.'You think there is question Of the permanency
of resumption p
'.None whatever. Why. there is more gold and
silver in the Treasury than the day resumption
went into effect. We have all we want. The diffi-
Guilty is now to keep down the accumulation to q
reasonable figure. We have been sending gold to
public depositores and paying 1t out freely on saa-
ries and public obligations. Resumption has been
complete success.
'.Do you attribute the present prosperous con-
II think it was an Important element in the gem
eral result. Without = solid money basis we could
not have had the restoration OF confidence necessary
"Do you think that the present prosperity will
continue?'
81 see no reason why 1t should not. In looking
the country at immenAe resources, and
considering the energetic. hardy character Of our
people, can see reason to believe but what the
United States on the OF series OF years OF
unexamplod prosperity. We have had long and Sc
we're season Of depression length and severity al
most IL not quite unexampled in our history There
IL law or compensation running through all
things. Taking everything into consideration 1t
really seems to me that to have long run OF
solid prosperity"
The New York herald., 1879-11-26
PIGEON SHOOTING.

SEAcAUcus. N. j., Nov. IS, 1879.
Henry White, of New Jersey. and c. D. Glider
sleeve. of New York. shot hfty-bird match ut this
place this afternoon. the conditions OF which were
80 yards rise, ground traps. yards apart.
English rules. The match was for 500. rs birds
each. As rule the birds were quick from the trap
and strong flyers. A number Of New York. Brook
lyn and New Jersey sportsmen were present. The
Now York and Brooklyn men offered big odds
the commencement OF the contest Gildersleeve.
who grsssed his birds handsomely up to his hf-
teenth round when he made two m isses, the birds
being we'll loaded with shot. but Carrying 1t of
bounds, when he went to pieces. the Jerseyman
Is the score:-
Totals.
White. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ~
Gildersleeve. ..1l111l11l11*111**101101*0 18
Referee-D. Putney. Philadephis Gun Club.
sDead out Of bounds.
The New York herald., 1879-11-26
PILOTAGE CHARGES.

Mr.. J. Ernest Miller. Of the Maritime Association.
has extended an invitation to the New York and New
Jersey pilots to meet him at eleven o'clock
Wednesday morning. in the committee room of the
Maritime Exchange. for the purpose of having
friendly conference upon the community of interests
between the pilots and the merchants of New York.
The New YORK pilots have refused to attend tho meet
ing and stated yesterday thai they will report their
decision the reduction of pilotage charges at the
meeting OF the subcommittee appointed by the diff
ferent commercial organizations which will be held
Friday next at the rooms of the Chamber OF Conn
merce. The pilots claim that they cannot concede
the reduction asked by the merchants aud ship
owners. thrtythrce per cent s in their opinion,
together too much.
The New York herald., 1879-11-26

THE BROOKLYN GUN CLUBS MONTHLY CONTEST.
Only eight OF the members Of the Brooklyn Gun
Club came to the grounds yesterday for the ninth
monthly shoot for the Colt gun. Mr. Stevens and
Mr. Billings have each won the gun twice. There
are only three more contests to determine the
ownership Of the prize. Five of the members have
won it once each. but they must Of necessity do
some very excellent shooting to bring them up to
the score of Messrs Stevens and Billings. and the
contest is virtually looked upon test Of skill be-
tween these two superior marksmen. The shoot
yesterday fine test OF marksmauship, the
birds being fast and keen brisk wind driving them
from the shooter. Many good driving shots
made. but . few birds got out OF bounds. Messrs.
Stevens. Leroy aud Eddy distinguished themselves,
as the subjoined summary will show
SUMMARY.
BROOKLYN GUN CLuB-DExrERs PARK. CYPRESS
HILLS, L. l.. November 25.-heaular monthly shoot
for the Colt gun. shot Qr at ten birds each handi
capped rise; 30 yards boundary. Club rules.
The New York herald., 1879-11-26
GALLANT FIREMAN LYNCH.

At . meeting OF cftixens which was held on Mon
day evening at No. 10 avenue d action was taken
looking to the raising OF funds which viii In meas
ure compensate. II not reward, the brave fireman.
Patrick J. Lynch. for tho injuries to which he no
gallantly exposed himself in tho recent fire in Cam
non street. letter from MFR. Il. q. Gilmore tho
manager OF Niblos Garden. was received. tendering
the bonent Of matinee performance At that theatre
aud asking the appointment of committee with
whom confer with reference 70 the necessary ar-
rangements. The meeting was organized with
Mr.. Leonard A. aiegerich ~ chairman; DR.. Samuel
Creaar, treasurer, and Mr.. Thomas j. Dunn. secre-
tary. reply to Mr.. Gilmore's offer was prepared
suggesting the afternoon of Wednesday. December
10, as the time for the benefit performance and
naming Messrs. M. y. Holahan, Patrick keenan, and
John Limbcck a. . committee to confer with the
m