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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11
COLLEGE OARSMEN.

MEETING OF THE HARVARD BOAT CLUB-LETrEEa
READ FROM CORNELL AND OXFORD.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
BOSTON, Jan. TO- 1879.
At meeting of the Harvard University Boat Club
tonight. in Holden Chapel. President Trimble read
the Oxford and Cornell letters and explained the
action of the Executive Committee in regard to the
Cornell challenge.
Resolutions were passed approving the action of
the Executive Committee.
1t was stated that on account of the failure to ar
range with Oxford that the old crew had
broken up and that it was doubtful if any would
again. Also that the old had elected Richard
Trimble, 80. captain. to succeed Mr.. Bancroft
President Trimble read telegram from Henry W.
Garfield, secretary of the n. A. A. o.. asking Har-
ward would enter four an eight IN the National
Association to meet Oxford or Cambridge in case
they could be induced to the In view of
the disbandment of the old crew il decided ad.
visable to send negative answer: The president
stated that candidates for the crew wanted to
in the Yale race which would be the only one
this year.
The meeting then adjourned after giving nine
cheers for Captain Trimble.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11
CONTRABAND GOODS.

The Custom House authorities were informed yes
terday that well known offender against the revenue
laws had in his possession lot OF Struggled goods.
Instead of detailing the regular detectives (who by
the way all known to the contrabandis fraternity
the Collector ordered clerk in the Dcbenture Bureau,
former captain in the army to take charge OF tho
case. The captain proceeded to Third and River
streets, Hobokcn, where he found concealed
20 papers Of tobacco, flannel sailor shirts, |
pair or flannel drawers, Is bottles of spirits, Is
bottles of clarct, III bottles of Rhine wine, l
piece OF muslin. Counterpart, barrel of glassware,
81 packages Of snuff, sets OF window curtains and
number Of other articles. He not only seized the
goods but also arrested the alleged snuggler bring
Ing both to tho Custom House, The prisoner was
turned to the United states District Attorney,
and the goods were stored in the Seizure Bureau.
Yesterday afternoon two OF the Special Treasury
Agents officers visited liquor store In South street,
where they expected to find lot of cigars supposed
10 have becn struggled from the Havana steamers.
Not finding what they expected, they entered junk
shop next door where they seized barrels kcg aud
. sacks Of SUGAR.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11
LIABILITIES OF A STOCKHOLDERS.

NEW YORK. Jan. Q. ls7a
To THE EpIron or THE HERALp;-
In tho London World. OF December Is. last.
read the surprising assertion that tina Philadepha
and Heading Railway Company's constitution makes
every shareholder unlimitedy liable for all and every
debt of the company. provided suit has been pre-
viousy brought against the. company and its assos
exhausted The World goes on to quote an EXCERPT
from section Of the law presumably Pennsylvania
state lsw) of February 2. 1850 which, IL correct. IL
absolute proof of the alleged facts. Now. sir. il
such condition of things exists, that. tho
RoaiipQ Railway il really unlimited liability
Corporation. am convinced that the shareholders.
with very few exceptions unaware of the fact and
Il should he made known much more publicly than
through the medium of foreign 'society" journal.
especially the important paragraph refer to has
not iar as / know, been even quoted by any
American newspaper
rho UNLIMITED liability system has worked such
widespread ruin and misery within the past few
years In England that stockholders Of any company
should be made thoroughly aware OF the liabilities
attached to any property standing In their name.
am, dear sir, yours respectfully. STOCkHOLDER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11
THE TURF.

WHAT MR.. NJ H. SANFORD SAYS ABOUT FREE
ENTRANCE TO PURSES.
"Its tendency is degrading and If there was dan.
ger of its becoming general there would be great
danger of losing to the turf its best patrons. In
purse race. entrance free.' we find horse whose
owner has entered him solely for the purpose of CIV
ing him strong work in company-it costs nothing
Another owner wants to teach his horse to make good
starts; he is not fitted for race: never mind thai
it costs nothing The jockey is told to do all he
to break the colt in and teach him to get well
off, no matter that he finishes near the seven.
eighths pole. The crowd arc watching the first
horses not the last Another starts his horse out OF
condition. as it costs nothing not caring how many
times he runs upplaced provided he can catch the
attention of the Handicapped. Next comes the
Who goes in merely to teach his stable boy (perhapi
an illustration Of the Darwinian theory to ride in
Many other might be given to show the
degrading tendency of free purses. Large fields
is the argument offered in favor Of free purses But
how long will the public go to see q made ur
Of few horses with quality to warrant entrance
Fee and the balance Of the large field entered be.
it cost nothing? The starting of the large
field must necessarily be bad and unsatisfactory.
having all the elements Of confusion and delay. The
public is prompt and just in condemnation. The
public like to the best horse win and his chances
not interfered with. which cannot be the
case in free purses Free purses not
in the interest Of racing or Of the thorough
bred horse. Free purses mean gate money
and commissions pool selling. In both cases
disappointment will follow Turfmen will not enter
good horses for free purses.' and the public are
sure to distinguish between poor race and
good one. Let the associations that anxious to
show their liberality to owners give the entrance
money to the second and third horses--say seventy
per cent to the second and thirty to the third
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CURLING AT CENTRAL PARK.

large number Of ladies and gentlemen visited
Central Park yesterday in anticipation of witnessing
the interstate curling match-New Yorkvs. New Jer-
sey-originally set down for Thursday last. As The
storm prevented the players then coming together.
it was rumored that the event would be called the
next fair day; but such understanding was erro-
neous, the committee had determined that If tho
weather not suitable the match should be adj
vanced week. which makes 1t fixture for the 10th
inst.
Notwithstanding the disappointment experienced
by the crowd in attendance in the matter Of the in
terstate contest they amply repaid for their time
and trouble in visiting the lake. several expert
curriers' who there agreed to play scratch game.
Sides tossed for. and. two Kinks being marked
off. the sport was commenced and continued with
spirit for three hours and half. The ice was in
magnificent condition. old ctrler giving it rs his
opinion that 1t was tho finest he had seen for many
years. Skips Tempeeton and McNeish opposed Skips
Paterson. n J. Though there was no medal hung up
for competition each man seemed determined to do
the best possible for ~ side. The following score
''-'' VIC KIN. XIII 1. Rink /.
James Moir, Charles Lufburrow,
James Conley, Robert Mccormick,
II. RUSSELL Edward Winterbottom,
Major Ferguson, skip. Is John Templeton, skip. 10
Rink g. Rink g.
William Crawford, Lindsey Watson,
w. Carmichael, Andrew Mckay,
Charles Mckenzie, Samuel Mckenzie,
John Dunlop. skip.... IS J. McNeish. skip..... IS
Total. 43 Total. ............... 10
skips Dalrymple and McMurray also laid down one
rink. and played for medal. the gift OF the former.
McMurray's side won by score Of 10 shots to
shots.
Picked American and Scotch men will come to-
gether to-day ut Central Park to contest in friendly
rivalry at the roaring game" for the honor Of their
respective countries. keen contest must be the re-
suit of the meeting.
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anime carefully the whole work Of the codiners and
of the revsers, select what should be retained and
what rejected and that work would have the Legis-
lature enact. The whole could be done during the
present session of the Legislature and believe that
five gentlemen Of the Bar could be found willing.
for the public good, to undertake SO useful and
necessary a task
Here ended an interview upon subject the moss
important that occupy the attention OF the Leg
islature during the present session.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11
MAILS BEHIND TIME.

Several mails reached the Post Once behind time
yesterday morning. The South mail. due at seven
o'clock, did not arrive until ten O'Clock, and tho
mails the Pennsylvania Railroad were fully two
hours late The first Atlantic mail the Hudson
River road due ut eight. In three hours behind
tine as did also the second Atlantic mail. The 1T.
Louis express mail wns two hours lata
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11
MANHATTAN SKATING RINK.

Two interesting events will take place at the Man.
haitian Skating Rink. Eighth avenue and Fifty-sixth
street. this evening. The rst win be race OF one
mile, open to all amateurs. the prizes being gold and
silver medals. Then follows exhibition Of fancy
skating by we'll known experts which promises TO
be fne display of skill. band OF music WIZ DC II
attendance aud the rink brilliantly illuminated.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11

Crossexamined-I never q cup and saucer
marked pet in my daughters house, nor did ask
her little girl whether she remembered that her
father presented IL TO mamma; after Charlie was
made sick by the sample tea that Bishop brought he
didn't drink much tea. Witness Intercepted at
great length regarding certain evidence given
by her daughter vt the Coroners inquest. the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11
TRYING TO OUTWALK A HORSE.

CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 1879.
unique walking match is now in progress at the
Exposition building. George Guyon having under
taken, in ffty-two hburs. to outwalk the stallion
Hesing Junior. They have kept pretty well together
up to noon, with the animal o triho ahead
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11
SLEIGEIING.

There never better sleighing than there is at
present Jerome avenue. The only trouble is b
oct thera. n.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-10
RIVER PIRATES,
And a Mysterious Death ON a Steamer
Deck.
National Associated Press to the STAR

National Associated Press to the Star.
New York, Sept. 10-Early to-day Mel
bon Prudhomme, belonging in Troy, N. Y,
twenty-five years of age, was found lying
dead on a coil of rope on the upper deck of
the steamship Belle, lying at the foot of
West Fifteenth street.
He had bullet hole in his forehead, and
death must have been instantaneous In
his hand, tightly clutched, was navy re-
volver with one chamber discharged. About
three times, this morning, Capt. John Oil
yer, of the Belle, was awakened by noise
Dn deck, and proceeding there with his re-
volver found several men whom he supposed
to be river thieves, and fired three shots at
them.
One of the shots must have struck Prud-
homme, though no one can account for his
revolver being discharged. The story that
gains most credit is that he was shot by
river thieves after resistance on his part.
There's also possibility thar he committed
suicide
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FOREIGN.
GERMANY.

MARTIAL MANEUvERs.
National Associated Press to the Star
BERLIN Sept. 10.-The municipality of
Konegisberg most magnificently enter
tanned the Emperor at grand banquet yes
terday. The maneuvers of the First Army
Corps have terminated. The Emperor will
proceed to Dantsie to inspect nava! oper-
ations.
Egypt.
AMERICA ALLOWED A REPRESENTATIVE.
LONDON, Sept. 10.-A dispatch from AL
eXandria says that the Government has
agreed to allow an American representation
on the Commission of Liquidation.
SPAIN.
TROOPS FOR THE SPANISH GRAVEYARD.
MADRID, ept. 10.-Spain will send five
thousand troops to Cuba in October and
will send five thousand more later on.
Afghanistan.
THE FEELING THAT EXISTS.
LONDON, Sept 10.-A dispatch from
Simla SAYS a GOODNESS had existed between
Major Cavaganar and the Ameer for nearly
a month preceding the massacre, and sew
eral encounters between the populace and
the Envoy's soldiers had occupied. The
Ameer claims that he had frequently
warned Major Cavaganar of the danger he
ran in riding about the city.
The Badakscan tribe threaten to revolt.
The Cabul roads are closed.
PROPOSITION FOR A DIVISION.
A st. Petersburg dispatch says the Ga
zette of that city suggests that England and
Russia divide Afghanistan between them.
Foreign Flashes.
The National Bank of Vern has failed.
Hon. Fernando Wood has arrived at
Paris.
A candle factory at Lyons, employing
three hundred and fifty men, waa de-
stroyed by fire yesterday. The loss is esti-
mated at $500, 600 francs.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-10
The Cincinnati Conference NJ. E.
Church,

National Associated Press to the Star
URBANA, o., Sept. 10-The following is COM
plete list oil the appointments made yesterday:
EAST CINCINNATI DISTRICT.
Presiding Elder-A. B. Leonard.
Cincinnati Wesley Chapcl-G W. Kelly.
TRINITY. N. living.
Asbury-J. II. Lear.
Pendieton and McKendree-Wm. Young, Benz.
B. Hypes.
Mt. Lookout
Pearl Street-W. II. Meisse.
Mount Auburn-John Pearson.
Walnut Hills-H. B. Ri,igaway.
Grace Church-B f. Dimmick.
Columbia-C. T. Crum.
Madisunvile-A. Bowers.
Mt. Washington and Red Bank-John A. Story.
Camp Dennison-M. p. link.
Milford and Perrintown-S Rennett.
Centenary-J. ]. Hill.
Loveland-V. Brown.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-10
MATTERS AT MEMPHIS.
Hopes Entertained of an Early
Frost.
Five Deaths and Four New Cases To.
day.

Specials to the Star.
MEMPHIS, Sept. 10-11:30 A. Three
new cases reported to-day: Mrs. Franceda
and Mr.. Sidel, white; Smith Turner, col
ored. The weather is cool and clear, and
hopes of an early frost are entertained.
Letters continue to arrive daily from alb
sent citizens anxious to return home, in
many instances accompanied by requests
for loan of money with which to pay their
passage back. PICKETT.
MEMPHIS, Sept. 1o.-12 M.-Five deaths
to-day: Sam. Richardson, Teresa Bachi-
grani, Mary Dargis, Edward Brennan, and
John H. Flood, white. One more new
case, G. Edgerly White. PICKETT.
MEMPHIS Sept 10.-New cases-Mary
Maloney, white; Washington Vance and
Tally Wilson, colored; patrolman ]. Nc
Cures case is considered hopeless.
PICKETT.
AT MEMPHIS THIS MORNING.
National Associated Press to the Star
MEMPHIS, Sept. 1913 A. M.-The weather
remains fine, with the nights cool and fall
like. Many believe the cool temperature is
preventing general spread of the disease.
There has been but little actual suffering,
and hopes are strong that in a month or six
weeks the frost will kill the disease en-
tirely. The total yellow fever death list in
the city and suburbs to date is 36S, an aver
age OF 7 per day. Total cases little over
400. Among the latest cases is Judge
Turner, father of the Attorney General.
He is 70 years old. Yesterdays report
closed with 26 new cases and II deaths.
AT NEW YORK.
New YORK, Sept. 10.-No new cases of
yellow fever at Quarantine in the past
twenty-four hours. Those at the hospital
are now getting along well. Mrs. Van
Buren, of Memphis, is thoroughly restored
to health.
THE WILDLY ONCE MORE.
Mrs. Mary Oliver, of Washington, better
known as the Widow Oliver, will lecture in
Jersey City Opera-house this evening" Sub
ject, "WQrkingmen, the Bone and Sinew of
the Country" The proceeds will be for
warded to the yellow fever sufferers at
Memphis.
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Victim of Foul PLAY.

Special to the Star
NASHVILLE, Sept. 10-A fisherman dis
covered the body of man floating in Cum
berland River at Bells Bend, twelve miles
below this city, and carried it ashore
Marks of blow on the back of the neck
were plainly discernible. The body was
not identified Thejury ofinquest returned
IA verdict of death from foul play at the
hands of unknown persons.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-10
MAINE ELECTION.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Sept. 10.-Republicans
have Is out of 81 Senator's The House will
be Republican by from 20 to % majority.
Daniel f. Davis, Republican, is thus NOR
ally certain of being the next Governor of
Maine. The Republicans are jubilant over
the result of the election in this city. Last
night bells were ringing, cannon firing,
bands playing, and continual cheering was
heard on all sides. Senator Blaine was ser
enaded at his residence. He expressed him
self as feeling we'll over the result. The
opposition are gradually becoming recon-
ciled to the situation.
BANGOR, Me-, Sept. 1O.-Returns from
country towns indicate large Greenback
gain in Penobscot County. The Green
hackers have elected the county officers and
Senator
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-10
T I'll E L A II E s T.
AT THE WORD ''GOw
Eighteen idiots Amble Around the
Ring.


National Associated Press to the Star.
PROVIDENCE, R. l., Sep. l0.-At 1880 A. NJ to-
day eighteen Of the contestants in the O'Leary
pedestrian contest started off at he word "go,'
most OF them looking in fine condition.
The leading men are Hart Albert Doblcr and
Elsom. The SEQ e at l:30 p. IN. to-day stood: Nint
iS3, Carroll l27, Mcguire 81, Elsom 1872, Mohr 127,
Red 1l3, Manan Ill, Downey IT'S, Millard 93 Arm
strong 122, Atkinson III, Colston 125, Rathjen 81
Croft 124, Dobler 13S, Butler H. Albert 13S, Hart
Id5
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-10
Two Hundred Houses Destroyed in a
/ Russian City.

National Associated Press to the Star.
LoND N, Sept 10,--A late dispatch announces
tremendous con1agration in the village o Via
zina, Russ a, stating that two hundred houses
have already been burned, including the prison
At the time OF the sending OF the intelligence
the confagraton was still raging. Vrizini is
town in European Russia, in the Government OF
SmOlenSk
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Louisville.
KILLED BY AN APPLE PEDDLFR-JAILED Fol
MURDER, ETC.

KILLED BY AN APPLE PEDDLFR-JAILED FOR
MURDER, ETC.
Special to the Star.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 1o.-John Selgrath,
boy, is dying from fractured skull, oc-
casioned by stone thrown by Charles
Krupe, an apple peddler. Krupe, aged
fourteen, is under arrest.
Yesterday afternoon the Beargrass Pork
house was sold at auction. 1t was knocked
down to the Peoples Bank at $4,000
Abe Taylor, the murderer OF John Bush,
was held to answer to the Circuit Court on
the charge of murder on bail of $2,50O
Not being able to give bond, he was re-
manded to Jail.
Mr.. Martin Woodruff, who died last
Wednesday, and his son William, who was
accidentally killed Sunday night, will be
buried tomorrow afternoon.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-10
Fourth Edition.
THE WEATHER,

WASHINGTON, Sept. l0.--For Tennessee
and the Ohio Valley warmer and partly
cloudy weather, occasional rain, northeast
veering to southeast winds, stationary or
falling barometer.
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was nominated by acclamation for Govern
or, The resolutions for gold and silver
coin, and paper convertible into coin, were
adopted.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-10
Died.

Died.
GABEL-Tucsday, the Oh INST, Henry Gabel,
aged 81 yrs
Funeral takes place Thursday, the 1lth inst at
p. M. from his late residence, "A Mercer street.
Friends Of the family are invited to attend without
further notice. 1ta
FALLON-On Tuesday September, 9th at
O'Clock p m, Katie Fallor.
Funeral rom her late residence No. 16 Plum
street. Thursday morning at half past O'Clock.
We lay sweet Katie down to rest,
With lly-whtc hands oar her breast;
And we remain to mourn her 10 8,
For soon must come the cold, cold frost
ISRAEL-At her fathers rsdcncc in Zanes
villc Ohio, Mrs VIM. L. Isroe', of Coyiugton, KY.
aged thirty-two.
Burial III GAINESVILLE, Sept. 10th
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-10

1t is now stated that many peasons were
drowned in the inundation at St. Peters
burg.
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Married.
POWERS ANDERS0N-Cn Tuesday evening.
Sept 9h by Elder William Z. >tfat on ut his resi-
dence, No. 33i Richmond street. MG. John Powers
AID Miss Margaret NJ. l. Anderson, all OF Cinein
natl.
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DISASTROUS CONFEDERATION.

CONTINUED or THE EIGHTH PAGE
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-10

Excitement and fatigue destroy female
beauty. Every trace OF these annoyances
vanish when Magnolia Balm is used.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-10

Victims of wasted energies find sure relief
in Ayers Sarsaparlla. 1t is the most po-
tent purifier and fountain of health and
strength.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-10
BOARDING.

DOARDING-For families Or gentlemen, at %
AZ W est seventh street. 46t
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-10

Maineville-M. Dustin.
Leblnon--S. d. Clayton.
GOShen-C. IL. IaWton.
Morrow and South Lebanon-G. ". Dubois.
Waynesvile-J. T. Bal
New Burliugton-D. Whitmor. .
Xenia-First Church, l.. CLARK.
Triulty-W. n. Brodbeck.
Miami CIrcuit-G. l.. Travis.
Mestehester and SharOn-F. Ilypes.
Thomas ec, Chaplain and Superintendent OF
Cincinnati I'm on Bethel, member OF the Trinity
Quarterly Conference.
u. II. Moore, President of Cincinnati Wesleyan
College, member of Trinity Quarterly Confer
ence.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-30
LOTS: LoTs:: LOTs":

SPRING CITY, NEVADA.
Lots can now, DO procnr.tl in the aourishing
minin camp OF Spring City, Mount Rose Mining
District, Paradise mines by applying to the un-
dersigned, the rogaiarly aathorizhdJ agent Tor
the sale Of the same, by letter or in person.
HARRY WARREN.
Nov. 20, 1873 sprias CITY, Nevada
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-30

The undersigned having opened on etiicc ~
2l33 Miss street, San Francisco, viii receiys ;
and promptly attend to all orders for any De-
SCRIPTi0N OF MERCHANDISE, SE.IA. oRES
BUY AND SELL STOCKS Mrs. Thonps.
will personally attend to the purchase Of goesls :
for Women and Children. The business ex-
perience OF both is guarantee that they WIN
give satisfaction. TElMAS THOMPSON.
dec l.-Ts-G
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-30
ID. II. HASKELL,
TOVNSITEAGE &. p. II. X.
TOwN LOTS FOR SALE OI LEASE.

PARTIES WISHING TO LEASE OR PUR-
chase Lots in the town Of Winnemucca, are
hereby notified that all applications Tor the same
or on business relating thereto, should be ad-
dressed to the undersigned at San Francisco,
at the O. r. II. H. Office where they will receive
prompt attention -.
Those occupying lands belonging to the com
pany, without having bought or leased the same,
are also notified 10 attend 70 the matter without
aola D. II, Haskell