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Feb. 4, 1879,
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
POPULAR PEOPLE.

The voting at St. Agnes Fair attracted may friends
OF the candidates last evening. On Friday the voting
OF cane to the most popular gentleman resulted in
favor Of Mr.. Robert j. Deadly tho sexton OF the
church. The brewers carried away last
evening by Mr.. Peter Doelger. The gold watch for
the most popular young lady awarded to Miss
Mamie Lynch. who received 1921 votes. The con-
test for the stole to the most popular clergyman
will close on Monday night Rev. Father Payten
led the last night with 1,3l7 votes in
his favor, but the other Fathers each the
thousands, and the will be close Monday
night. Captain Eagan is ahead for the firemans hat
DIR. j. G. Mcguire has 1473 votes the surgical in
struments and DIR. Perry 1927. AS the excitement
among the friends of the rivals results In pecuniary
benefit to the fair feels badly to the result
The attendance tor the last week has been all that
the pastor could DESIRE and the financial result will
be made public when the collection books called
in and the gold watch awarded to the lady who has
collected the most money.
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
RAPID TRANSIT.

The property owners of Mount Vernon have
within the last few days made an earnest movement
in favor Of securing rapid transit communication
between that pleasant, healthy and hourshing viii
lage and this city. At meeting of the Citizens
Association, held few days SINCE committee, con-
sistng of Messrs p. L. Mcclellan James IL. Jenkins
aud Joseph S. Wood. was appointed to arrange for
meeting of property owners TO sign petition
to the Board of Supervisors for the appointment OF
commission to lay out route for
rapid transit railway to in connection with those
to be constructed in the annexed wards north of the
Harlem River Mr. Wood stated that the gentlemen
who build the roads in the upper part of New
York ready and willing to continue the road To
Mount Vernon; that to connect with one spur OF
the city road only about mile would have to be
built while to connect with tho spur OF another road
about four miles OF road would be necessary. In re-
sponse to an announcement that Judge J. o. Dykman
of Supreme Court. had consented to visit Mount
Vernon to administer the oath to the signcrs of the
petition the effect that they arc householders and
taxpayers lfty being requredl lO7 promptly appeared
and expressed their earnestness In the matter. and
passed vote OF thanks to Judge Dykman for at
tending the meeting.
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
INDOOR ARCHERY.

The New York Archery Club met yesterday after
noon in Excelsior Hall, Ninth avenue and Twenty
seventh street, to contest for the monthly prize.
There hvo lady contestants. and the match was
handicap. ninety at thirty yards. The prize.
q gold tasscl for y quiver won by Mrs. DE Luna,
VINO made 307 points. Miss Morton made 30i Miss
Howell, 222: Miss Wren. 20O and Miss Manger, 1913.
There was quite large number of spectators pres
ent. nearly all being ladies'. The contestants wero
neatly attired in dark costumes ana wore Derby
hats. Each lady carried u small green quivor con-
tanning three arrows. slung over her back and all
wore colorcd handkerchicls around their nccks. A
kind of '.wristlet made of leather also used 20
az to prevent delicate fingers from being chafed by
tho rs IL sped through the hands. The male
members OF tho cub also did some excellent shoot
ing. In tho future monthly receptions should DO
held in the houses of members. The next prize for
lady contestants will DO Thompsons ''wichery of
Arch
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
A QUESTION OF AUTHORSHIP.

General wingatc. lately Inspector General OF Rifle
Practice for this State. has published pamphlet on
titled General wingate's Answer to Colonel Laid
lcy's Reply to tho Charge OF Copying from Win
gates Manual" Tho bone of contention botween
tho two officers is little book called "Rlc Firing"
written by the Colonel. Tho author Of tho "Man-
ual' asserts that his book has been used without
ackn owlcdgment to provide material for the later
arms while admitting that there is much matter In the
two books that is alike, claimed IN his reply that no
had extracted 1t from certain English and German
publications. from which no said General Wingsto
had also borrowed. The General rctorts that tho
passages of "Rifie Firing. In which the similarity
complained of exists are copied from those portions
of his book Ia which lie has set forth the results OF
his own personal experience, or In preparing which
he was indebted only to hts frends tho members Of
the various international teams He further says
swhen author writing upon technical subject
such rs rifle practice examines the many works ro-
lating to 1t existing in the English French and Ger
man languages, and, combining tho result of large
personal experience with his reading, did, com.
poses n manual In which tho whole is brought to-
gcthor, it is beyond the bounds OF reason to sup.
pose that later writer pursuing tho saic course.
would hit upon the same combinations aud use tho
same language unless he the hrst writer
mis- model. Yet this s precisely what
Colonel Laidley has done. II IL truo
that some OF these sections were based
upon portions OF the English Musketry In-
struction,' and n part upon tho Handbook TOR
gcther and blended with ideas derived from my own
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
SPORTING NOTES.

Sweepstakes at pigeons wero shot at whooter's
Park, Eatontown, N. j.. yesterday afternoon
Mcssrs. J. Won Brackcl II. White and G. Campbell
were the principal winners
pigeon shooting swcepstake took place at West
End, N. j., yesterday. The prize was gun aud tho
conditions 10 birds each. handicap rise. Mr.. Grey
20 yards, killed all and won.
James Sanford and w. Long ahot pigeon match
at secaucus, N. j., yesterday. Tie conditions
so birds each 25 yards rise and 500 side. Sanford
knocked over Al and Long 80.
Interesting pigeon shooting contests took place at
Bergen Point, N. j., yesterday Walter Godfrey
q cup and Colonel Butler and A. II. Dexter were win.
ners in sweeps of 10 birds each.
Mcssrs Traphagen and Blake shot pigeon match
at Ioscllc N. J yesterday. The conditions were rs
birds oacn. Il yards rise. $50 n side and Rhode
Island rules to govern Traphagen killed ~ and Blako
10.
The Heights Club shot for set Of traps at Plain
field, N. j. yesterday. Thirteen members COM
peted The conditions Is balls each, 81 yards,
traps and Bogardus rules. Mr.. Didwndlo was the
winner.
The monthly competition of tho Bergen Point
Rifle Club for the championship badge came OF ut
Bayonnc, N j., yesterday. The conditions 10
Shots standing. 900 yards. any rifle. The best
NJ. Rathicn. 4G; DR.. o. Dart, lower 40. aud J.
4. u. Collins, Az.
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
GLASS BALL SHOOTING.
EUGENE BoGARDUs WINS THE CHAMPIONSHIP
OF AMERICA WITH THE RIFLE.

EUGENE BoGARDUs WINS THE CHAMPIONSHIP
OF AMERICA WITH THE RIFLE.
For the first time in the history of glass ball shoot
ing with the rifle the above title Won in bond
Ede match by Eugene Bogardus, boy but fifteen
years of age. Friday evening last. at Captain Bo
gardus' Shooting School, in this city. The
match took place between the boy Eugene
and Dr. Bower Talbot. for gold medal
offered bv the Winchester Repeating Rifle
Company 10 establish the above championship
in a legitimate way One hundred balls shot
at with Winchester rifle. sprung from Bogardus
trap for rifle shooting, Eugene breaking II out
OF 100 and DIR. Talbot but Is ont OF like number.
This medal must now be held by young Bogardus
against all comers tor year. At the same place
fnl medal offered by Captain Bogardus for boys
seventeen years of age and under by score OF
rs glass balls out of 100 broken from the rifle trap
with Winchester rifle. II tho rifle shooters at glass
balls. which we hear of in such numbers throughout
tho country have any claim to the they pub
lsh they set all doubts at rest by acontest
with the young champion who holds these medals
subject to the skill OF any man or boy in America
to wrest them from him.
To TIKI EDITOR OF THs HERALD
Ny sou, Eugene Bogardus. having on Friday last won
the only medal cfered and contested for in q
bona @ match at glass ball shooting with rifle although
ball shot of America with Winchester rifle AS by the
terms establishing this championship the holder OF the
medal must defend the same for year against all
comers hereby give notice that at all tunes pre-
championship medal nndcr the rules which govern it,
Yours, truly, A. II. BOGARDUS.
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
FIRES IN WILLIAMSBURG.

The fire at the tinwarc works of T. Ketcham Co.
in Williamsburg yesterday morning resulted in the
partial destruction OF the factory and estimated
loss of $4,000 stock. $4,000 stamps aud other
expensive machinery, aud about $4,000 the
buildings. aggregating s135.0oO. by q falling wall
the adjacent wire works OF f. G. Richardson
were damaged to the extent OF at least
5000. Tho brick work broke through the roof
and cut an opening downward through two Il ,ors to
the ground. Assistant Engineers Frost and Gun
bingham, with several hremen upon the roof in
question. narrowly escaped being caught by the fall
ing brickwork. Tho Messrs. Ketchan 4 Co. en-
ploycd upward of two hundred aud iifty pcrsoiIs,
upon whom tho loss of work will be "a trial
at this season. Tie brokers OF the irm refused to
furnish list of the insurance companies; but said
that the total amount OF insurance Sl52,5OO.
The fire originated in room where goods were
packed for Shipment according to the account given
by a watchman.
A defective huc in the thrco story brick building
No. 50 Fourth street causci second hre about fvo
o'clock yesterday morning. Such fircmen and On
gines could DO spared from tho great iirc were
promptly despatched to the locality threatened.
The flames did but little damage, however, the loss
entaied having boen chiefly by water and smoke.
Theodore Dows. shoe dealer. loses about $4,000 on
stock, which IL covered by insurance. Mrs. Al. q.
Wood, manufacturer OF dress patterns. lost $500 on
her stock and furniture.
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
MISER LEWIS MONEY.

Another hearing in the mator OF the estate Of the
lato Joseph L. Lewis. Of Hoboken, who bequeathed
his fortune to the United States government. was
hold boforo Referee Cornelius S. See. in Jersey City,
yesterday. When the opened MIR. Ed
wards Pierrepont. who appears for the government.
asked it the woman claiming to be Lewis widow
would bo present Her counsel answered that sho
intended to appe,r IL promised that she
would not be placed under arrest. The oppos-
ing counsel stated that they did not intend
to arrest her. and the alleged widow. upon
being scnt FOR. put in an appearance. William
Arnoux upon being recalled took the stand aud tesi
fed that few weeks ago Marcus Sacia handed him
500, but witness refused to take il because he
feared that it counterfeit, and that Saca was
Matching plan to have him arrested with the coun-
terfeit in his possession; Sacia and witness got
intoxicated that day, and saca told Arroux that
IL lie signed his testimony all hands in
the conspiracy would be arrested; Elijah j..
Caldwell not instrumental In making
the witness party to the conspiracy to break the
will his guide through the entire affair Saca;
witness went voluntarily to Detective Lowell aud
told him that he had determined to expose the con-
spiracy; he had never received promise OF any
ward Tor the confession.
The alleged widow was then placed on the stand,
and merely stated that she is ut present stopping at
Hotel Royal. in this city. ana her further
ination was deferred until Saturday next.
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
WIDOWS SUIT FOR DOVER.

A suit has beon brought in the Kings County su-
prcme Court by Henrietta Fairchd against Harriet
parmenice to recover dover in the promises No. 80
East Thrticth street, this city. Eugene B. Fair
child. who owned tho property in question. died at
the Hoffman House in 1877, leaving IL to his aunt.
tho defendant The plaintiff, who not men,
toned in the will. alleges that she married to
deceased by Rev. Howard Crosby In 1873. She had
resided with dccoased for time prior to his
death, at which time hc had suit pending In tho
courts TO have their marriage annulled the ground
that when he married her she had another husband
living Her TO the effect that tho former
marriage had been nnucd previous to her ago
with deceased. The defendant claims that the plain
tins marriage with deceased null and void.
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
HARLEM ATHLETES.

The rooms of the Harlem Athletic Club, on Third
avenue, close to the Harlem River. crowded
last evening with members and invited guests. 1t
was the annual reception Of the club. which has
heretofore taken place on Christmas Eve. At the
door of the club rooms Messrs. Z. NJ. Nelson.
president; G. W. Gayler. vice president; j. v.
Eaviland secretary, and w. j. X. kendrck.
as u reception committee, assisted by other
members. hearty Welcome extended to
each guest he passed in. The Representatives
from other Athletic clubs w. u. Baker Of
Brooklyn; r. IL. Pelton. Greenpoint; A. H. Deronge.
Shorthil Nlilburn, N. J); W. s. Connell, Scottish
American. and X. L. Van Giesen, Montclair. Tho
New York, Plainficld, Manhattan and American
Athletic clubs were also represented Messrs Hall
three brothers) and Scott. forming quartet glee
club, from Mott Havon, sang some part songs in
admirable style. There no formal programme.
but plenty OF music and dancing, and an abundant
supper Of the true Santa Claus standard.
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
MULDOON'S LAST CHALLENGE.

New York, Dec. n, 1870.
TO THE EDITOR THE uERALp:-
issue tho following challenge which shall posi-
lively be the last l will ever issue to any wrestler
again.
will wrestlo any man in the world. bcst two out
of three falls Greco Roman STYLE tor the cham pion
ship and trophy TO bo veucd at any price from $40
to $500, the winner to tako eyerything or / will
wrestle Mr. Bauer for nothing in a room, there TO bc
only referee present; will wresle him before
the public to pay all the expenses for trophy. tho
receipts after the expenses to be equally divided be-
tween st. Johns Guild and St. Vincent Dc Paul So
ciety, the contest to take place at any date the
ceptOr OF this challenge may name. Should the
challenge not bc accepted within thirty days shall
retire from tho professions arena Respect.
fully yours. WILLIAM MULDOON.
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
THOMAS KNOX, SCOTTISH pn1LANrnnop1sr.
NATHANIEL II. osGooD.

Nathaniel II. Osgood, one Of tho Oldest employees
of the Appraiser Department In tho Custom House.
died very suddenly on the Goth inst. aged seventy
years. He born in Massachusetts,. but came TO
this city many years ago and went into business.
In 1902 he appointed clerk in the Custom
House. but very soon transferred to the Public
store rs cashier There IL became his duty to dis
burse all moneys aud collect all dues tor
sample packages. During his entire seventeen years
OF service Mr.. Osgood never missed but business
day and that was to attend his wifc's funeral. At
meeting of the employees Of tho Eighth division yes
terday, presided over by Colonel George NJ. Dlson.
bury resolutions laudatory OF the character of tho
deceased were passed aud u committee appointed
In aftend the funeral.
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
HORSE NOTES.

sale of fast young trotters from the State Of
Maine the property OF Mr.. John f. Jackson, came
off yesterday at Barker Sons auction mart. corner
of Broadway and Thirty-ninth street. The follow
ing horses sod the purchasers and the prices
obtained:-
Fannie b. m. years old, Mr.. S. Robinson, New
tOrK. Sz<o
Coin, b. g.. z years old. Colonel jennings. Hobo
Ken, n. ooo
Draco Dapple. g. g., Z years old. Mr.. W. Walsh.
Ruby. blk. g., years DID, Mr.. Il: L. Schone-
man, New York. 230
Fred, ch. g.. years old. Mr.. W. McMichael.
New YORK. ....,...... 2so
Annie, br m.. years old. Mr.. Il. M. Wilson.
Erookiyn... ............ go
Pygrnalion br. e.. years old, Mr. T. McGregor.
Captain. blk. g., years old, Mr.. p. Langevin.
New York ........................ $50
Hester b. M. years old. Mr.. c. Williamson,
New York. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1O5
The brewn gelding Pyginalion was sired by Jules
Jurgenseu, and is said to be able to trot in 80.
Mr. w. w. Smith. of Cynthiara, ky sold on the
Goth inst. his fine Lizzie smith to gentleman
OF st. Louis, for $4,000.
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
LADY MARGARET L. srScLA1n.

Lady Margaret Learmonth Sinclair, ono of the
most distinguished representatives of tho past CEN
tury in Scotland died at Edinburgh the 7th inst,
aged oighty-hvo years. shc was born In Edinburgh
in January, 1794. and married about 1914 Sir John
Sinclair, Of Dunbcath, a member Of family well
known In Scottish history and literature. For fifty
years she resided nc Barrock House. Caithness, but
for some years past had lived ut Edinburgh. Sho
had several who attained distinction, but they
all died before her. She was stanch liberal poll
tician but was Of tho few who still remen bered
the Jacobitc legends OF 1745. She was buried in
Holyrood Chapel. bekng probably the last person to
be buried there.
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
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OPPOSED TO THE GENITAL.

The Chicago Board of Trade has taken positive
stand against the Genital system and in reply the
address sent them by the grain trade of tho New
York Produce Exchange, Mr.. Charles Randolph. their
secretary, was instructed to forward the following
resolution in relation To the matter adopted BY tho
Board of Directors OF that association
Eesolvcd That we regard any effort tho part in
dvidua boards Of trade Of this country to establish the
system in their dealings unwise ard believe
until the necessary Congressional and legislative action
behalf of the GENITAL system to make IL general
the country and concurrcd IN by concert Of
action the the boards of trade or tho
country. such individual effort will prove abortye aud i'm
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
JOHN CAMPBELL MACKENZIE.

John Campbell Mackenzie, FOR forty years con.
nected with the editorial department of Gaiignani.
Messenger, the chief English periodical in continental
Europe died at Paris December g. aged seventy -four
atcd at Trinity College. Dublin studied theology. and
settled In Paris tutor In $780, acting also as cor
respondent for tho Morning Chronicle and became In
1s4O an editor of Gdiigndnts Messenger For several
years he was of tts proprietvrs aud its chief
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
CONVICTED OF FORGERY.

The jury In the trial of Charles Lindner. charged
with the crime of forgery. which has just been con-
cluded before Judge Depew. in Newark. retired at
three o'clock Yesterday afternoon. Alter brief de-
liberation n ballot was taken, which Resulted In
eleven for conviction and ono for acquittal. few
moments later a second ballot was taken, when the
verdict for conviction made unanimous. Alter
their return TO the court room Judge Dcpcw an
nounced that he would defor sentence until next
week.
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
THROWING THE TOMAHAWK.

Maggie Fehrmann. and Lydia NJ. Marquct are
neighbors in the aats of No. 22s Thompson street.
On Friday afternoon they quarrelled. and tho dis
puc reaching blows, Lydia to end tho matter. threw
hatchet at Maggie, which. striking her tho face.
inflicted cash that will permanently disngure her.
Having no justhablc excuse she held w Justice
Elaiuiner in $500 bail " answer.
The New York herald., 1879-12-28

BENJAMIN RAMPAL, FRENCH SOCIALIST.
M. Benjamin Rampai. leading French organizer
of cooperative societies and translator into French
of the works OF Scknlz Delitsch and of Henry G.
Carey died recently i'll Paris, aged sixty-ve yea-s.
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
AUGUSTA RACES.

The Citizens Association Of Augusta. Ca. will
commence its meeting on the 9th of January,
and continue five days. There will be three races
day for four days. and the fifth day five will
be About $4,000 will be given in purses. and
the association seems determined to have soIae
sport during the meeting.
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
THE OPENING DAY AT cAp1roLINE LAKE FOR
SKATING.

SKATING.
Yesterday was the opening day for the lovers OF
the delightful open air OF skating. Pretty
after the baseball season closed tho necessary
arrangements for flooding the grounds were made
About week before Christmas the water was
turned and ice formed in the carly part OF the past
week. Not. however, until yesterday it suf
icienty solid to bear the hundreds Of visitors who
usually attend. Everything passed off to the entire
satisfaction Of those who were upon tho ice. well
the of elderly ladies and their attend
ants who occupied the shelter building both day and
evening. With the grounds and buildings bril-
lianty illuminated. with elegantly dressed ladies
ice. with the merry ring OF laughter and the chat
ting of happy youths scene that was truly en-
chanting was presented to Wow at the entertain
meut last niuht.
The New York herald., 1879-12-28

JUAN BANTisrA ALoNso, SPANISH STATESMAN.
Senior Juan Bantista Alonsc, formerly President or
the Spanish Cabinet. and distinguished member OF
the Madrid Bar and OF the Spanish Cortes. died at
Madrid early in the present mouth aged about ntty-
five years.
The New York herald., 1879-12-28
SKATING.

There skating in Central Park yesterday.
and but few visitors. Owing to the snow which fell
the ice when it wet there will be no good
skating until coating freezes over. which will
be in few days il tho temperature continues low
for that time
The New York herald., 1879-12-28

editor. but relinqushed most Of his duties some
months ago account OF his health. He was well
known 10 and very popular with tho humorous
American colony III PARIS.