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The New York herald., 1879-10-29
FATAL LAMP EXPLOSION.

Sarah Conway. married woman. who lived ss
No. 226 Second street. Williamsburg. is the latest
victim of kerosene lamp explosion. She died yes
terday morning from burns received the preceding
night. Mrs. Conway had been carrying kerosene
lamp when it exploded. Instantly she was enveloped
in a flash of flame from the ignition Of the oil scat
tered her clothing. Screaming for help tho
woman fled from her room. which was on the ground
hoor. directing her steps to the street Her move.
ment served but to tan tho flames. which
consumed her light garments. and not .
minute had elapsed before her flesh had been
frightfully scorchei. Before any assistance
whatever had been rendered by the gathering neigh
bors Mrs. Conway sank helplessly to the pavement,
overcome by the smoke and fumes. Two men were
in Mrs. CoIway's rooms, packing her furniture
preparatory to it's removal. They permitted her to
pass them while, for the time being. both. they
say, unable to gather sufficient presence OF
mind to decide how to act in the emergency.
In the investigation of the Coroner Nolan in
tends inquire particularly to the quality Of the
oil used by the family. To that end sample Is to
be submitted to Kerosene inspector, that It may be
tested and the fact ascerained whether or not the
oil is up to the requisite grade.
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
GRAIN INSPECTION.

A large meeting OF the grain trade of tho Produce
Exchange held yesterday to consider plan for
the reorganization of the Office of Chiof
OF Grain. That official has heretofore received COM
missions on all his Inspections and it is claimed
that his fees enormous. amounting last year to
S2l00) over all expenses. MIR. Franklin Edison
pied the chair. and Mr. ID. X. Martin. OF the Commit
tec on Gran submitted tho plan, which
was adopted by vote of 3s to 81. Accord
ing to the plan tho Committee Grain
shall early practicable each year, establish the
grades of grain except Tor corn the grade OF which
thcy shall establish or before tho LIST of Decem
bor they shall report from time to time to the trado
for adoption such regulations as they may think
necessary for the inspection OF gran aud change
shall be made in such regulations, or in tho
grades established without due notice having been
given the trade; they shall subject to the approval
of the Board OF Managers. appoint and discharge
the chief inspector, his deputies and assistants and
take general charge of the inspection oice the
spection fees shall be fxed by the Committee
Grain and collected by the superintendent of tho
Exchange in such manner the committee shall
designate. and be paid by him to tho treasurer. who
shall to an amount not exceeding $4,000. keep the
same separate from the funds of the Exchange and
the same shall be known az the "Grain Inspection
Fund" Any holder of q railroad certificate Of
graded grain who shall be dissatisfied with tho
grade of any lot rendered may call for rcinspec-
tion subject to appeal to the Committee Grain.
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
MIR. BONNER'S SALE.

Tho trotters and trotting stock from the farm of
Mr.. Bonner will bo sold at auction to-day at tho
Manhattan Athletic Club Grounds. on Eighth ave-
nue.. between Fifty-sixth and Fity-seventh streets.
commencing at ten A. NJ. This will DO tho largest
sale Of valuable trotting blood that has been
put up at public auction in this any other
try, there being cghty-seven head Of choice animals
for the public to select from. and all tastes be
suited. there arc speed and beauty combined.
with the purcst pedgrecs attached Tho stock is of
an unusually fine description. and has been attract
ing wide attention since the catalogue OF the
sale was published. The get of Startle from suck
lings up to four-year-olds. exceedingly
fine lot, especially in muscular development. and
ton favorably with the get of the more tried
sro Edward Everett to suggest aprobability that
they will sell nearly quite well those Of the
famous sire of Judge Fullerton, Mountain Boy, Joe
Elliott aud Others Kcene Jim is centre OF attrac-
tion. His prospective turf value gives him the pres
tigc of the star of the sale; hut many good horscmcn
think equally well of Prince Imperial the of Flora
Temple and of Billy Button. by Edward Everett.
both OF which have shown low in tho twentcs, and
neither having record to bar them. Ono ot the
features that renders the catalogue attractive is the
fact of tried speed. stated actually taken TO tho
fraction of n second aud not estimated by an over
sanguine owner. The sale will commence promptly
Mt ten clock this morning. in order to sell all in
one day. Mr.. Kellogg has arranged and advertises
order of sale to facilitate rapid progress and has
provided means of showing the unbrokcn stock
loose TO display their natural action.
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
CRICKET.

The annual match between American and English
resident cricketors was begun yesterday on the ST.
Georges Cricket Club Grounds. at Hoboken, tho
occasion being the NTH annual benefit OF Giles the
st. George Clubs professional. The game was COM
menccd at half-past p. NJ. but before the first
wicket fell heavy thunder shower interrupted tho
play for an hour and hale. Captain Hyde Clarke
won the toss and sent the Americans to
the bat, to the bowling of Lane aud
Moeran. Giles. Jr., was tho only batter
who effected stand, and his
OF 80 was made by free allround cricket, IL
included u fine hit for over the eastern boundary
fence The inning closed for total of 6S. The
English side then began their inning to the bowling
OF Rylott the professional who TO this country
with the Irish team. but yesterday lent his supper.
to tho American players. The English team had ~
to its credit at the end OF its hrst inning, the
score Of the Americans being 63.
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
MURDER IN MOUNT KISCO.

murder supposed to have been committed by
tramps in Mount Kisco Sunday morning has
been brought to light 1t appears that since the late
destruction Of Mr.. Chauncey Smiths valuable prop
erty by incendiaries many Of the property owners
have taken the precaution to secure the services
of competent persons to watch their houses.
DR.. Lane was in charge of the house of Justice
Moses w. Fish, and everything in order up to
Sunday morning. subsequently the Doctor dis
covered lying in state OF insensbiity the lawn
near the house, with fracture of his skull.
During the day, III his groanings and mutterings,
could be heard the words, "Oh, that man and
entered the house and surprised by the DOCTOR
whereupon they made murderous assault upon
him which resulted in his death yesterday. when
Coroner Schriner called to investigate the
mi
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
"BABY BELLE"

Harry Hill appeared at the bar OF the Jenerson
Market Police Court yesterday to Officer
Lundberg's complaint that he had engaged "Baby
Belle four years old, to sing on his STAGE The
complainant not in court. but the interests of
the society looked after by the
pcrntendent, Mr.. Jenkins. When an explanation
demanded Mr.. Hin stated that il
only charity that induced him let the little
appear ON his stage. Mr.. Jenkins asked Mr.. Hill
if he had the to offer In the of four
other children who have performed in the place.
He cited the brother and sister of "Baby Belle"
George and Lizzie Goodman. by name. who were
aged respectively nine aud seven years, aud
referred 10 q couple of other juvenile performers.
The defendant hatly asserted that he knew
OF no other children ON his stage. which Jenkins
followed by statement that there were three on
IL the provlous night 'rhcy must been young
sters o prcsnus tender years then" quoth Harry
"whon didn't eaten bleedin' glimpse OF em, you
know" "No matter" said Justice Bixby. intcrrupt
ing the argument. II don't suppose the society
want to prosecute you. Mr.. Hill All they want Is 20
have the performances OF children stoppeh wiz
YOU promise to keep thom of your stager you
ave my word for IT," sir. Hl returned. He was
allowed 20 depart then aud the society through its
agent declared itself appeased
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
FOX HUNT IN MARYLAND.

FIRST MEET OF THE ELK RIDGE CLUB-A
PLEASANT OCCASION FOR THE FASHIONABLE
SOCIETY OF BALTIMORE.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
BALTIMORE. Oct. 2S, 1870.
The first meet of the OF the Elk Ridge Fox
Hunting Club came of to-day, about seven miles
from this city, in Green Spring VAL
ley. Baltimore county. The day gala
one for tho club. The elite of Baltimore
out in full force and Druid Hill Park resembcd
the race week. so large wero tho number of
rages going to the rendezvous. Tour-in-hands.
drass. phaetons. road wagons and family carriages
parties. Those mounted numbered nearly fifty.
many being ladies. The club members wore their
costume-black coat, red vest, white pants and
tops.
As it was the first meet and OF the season. and
ono more to show tho ladies' what fox hunt was, q
bagged fox was let loose The meet held in
large field, where good view of the country could
bc had. The persons present numbered between
one hundred aud nifty aud two hundred, many well
known Baitimoreans and strangers being present.
When the fox was let loose he a short disianco
aud then stopped. A small house dog darted alter
HIM; away went the fox dog. The pack of imported
hounds were then liberated. and soon his
trail. The chase was about to begin, when tho
fox was seen returning. The dogs
close upon him he dartod down the road,
The ladies and gentlemcn horseback
sent of with cheers and applause from tho
In carriages. and they rapidly disappeared down the
road Foxy ran WELL although he had only little
lead. The run was not OF long duration. MIR.
Mrs. Donnell Swami and Misses Mclean and Harri.
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
THE NEW YORK HOTEL ROBBERY.

Captain Byrncs and Detectives sevin and Rutland.
of tho Fifteenth precinct took into custody last
evening William Miller charge OF having entered
the rooms OF Mr.. John W. vanderkin, at the New
York HOTEL last sunday morning, and stolen thcre-
from diamonds and other jowelry to tho value Of
$1,000. The story of the robbery fully rclatrd
in last Mondays HERALD. Captain Byrnes said:--
''Mer was sentenced to ten years in state Prison
for breaking into house in the Fifteenth prciucf
aud has been at large only about ave months About
Ave years ago lie escaped from State Prison with tho
notorious Big Jim Brady and others. He was rear.
rested and served the remainder of his term"
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
RIDDLES TRIAL POSTPONED.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALp.l

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NORWICH. Conn.,, Oct. %. 1872
The Riddle case was postponed this morning until
Monday next at nine o'clock. Prosecutor Ripley in
arguing for the postponement. said it had been
agreed that speedy trial would be advantage
of either the State or the defence. more complete
analysis of the remains OF Mrs. Riddle would be had
by next week. The preliminary hearing could be
had next Monday aud Tuesday and not interfere
with the Superior Court. which comes in here next
week. Riddle was remanded to JAIL whence he had
walked with his son and Sheriff Batcheder. He
looked careworn. The case will not probably come
up in the Superior Court before the March term.
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
DROPPED DEAD.

Ono of tho best known temperance advocates in
New Jersey Martin II. Scott. dropped dead III his
office in Newark yesterday. He was a native OF
Mercer county, N. j.. architect. in his six
teth year, aud served Grand Worthy Patriarch
In 1873 Ho was frequently delegate to conventions
OF the Order In Canada, Chicago and other places;
also Past Grand Worthy Templar of the Temple OF
Honor, and u member of Northern Lodge. No. rs. A.
n. aud A. NJ, and Stella Lodge. No. l33 l. .. y. n.
The New York herald., 1879-10-29

TI.EMLEY. n. j.. Oct 25, 1870.
A number OF New York and New Jersey pigeon
marksmen entered the match this afternoon for tho
champion marksman's badge. shot for every q ter
nate Tuesday by the Middlesex p geon Clu. The
conditions were ten birds each handicap III e. I've
traps, English rules. The match began at one
o'clock with eleven contestants. A storm OF
wind and rain interrupted the sport for nearly an
hour. The winner of the trophy was p. G. jacques.
who killed all his birds ut twentyseven yards. The
uner hast scores were--Lang. Grecu, Mott Como.
YER cacf; Muiford. Reckless and Wood. each,
and Fulton. q.
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
BoYToN SHOOTING THE FALLS.

HANOVER, N. H., Oct. %. 1879.
Captain Paul Boyton met two miles above here
this afternoon by the Dartmouth Navy. and escorted
through the rapids to the falls below. with one ex-
ception the worst on the river largo crowd
assembled on the banks In shooting the first falls
he sucked back under the surface. and time
he was In imminent peril. The second falls were
too formidable and he left the water and walked
around.
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
PIGEON SHOOTING.

The eighth contest of the Brooklyn Gun Club for
the gun presented by the club to be competed Tor ~
trap shooting handicap rise. took place yesterday as
Dexters. near Jamaica. L. L. Eight contestants
came to the score. and Mr.. Elmendorf proved tho
winner, killing nine of the first ten birds. tho
number allotted TO each. and. shooting Oh tho
tie with three others grassing three straight The
following is the score:-
I,,rI, y,... x-:yy.<y
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
GENERAL NOTES.

The exhibition of the works of the late William NJ
Hunt viii open at the Boston MUSEUM Of Fine Arts
on the 18th prox. 1t will last Ave weeks
The Boston Art S.uden ts Association will hold It's
FRS. exhibition in the Art Club. y
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
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KILLED.
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SoMMERvILLE, N. j., Oct. 90, 1872
William Baylis, of New York and NJ. L. Ferris OF
New Jersey shot pigeon match, twenty birds each.
near this place to-day. on c. Benjamin's private
grounds. The conditions single rise. plunge
traps. gun below the elbow first ten birds at twenty
one yards and last ten at twenty-five yards rise New
York State Association rules. The match was for
$3.50. Good birds provided and the contest
was close. Baylis won. killing Ii to Ferris H.
The New York herald., 1879-10-29

spectator and the window. In addition to the French
and Bavariar honors which the painter has received
for this picture he has been made honorary member
of the academies of Vienna Madrid and stockholm.
and has received the decoration of the Iron Crown Oh
Austria.
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
GENTLEMEN'S DRIVING PARK.

Owing to the heavy shower yesterday afternoon
the at the Gentlemens Driving Park formerly
Fleetwood) was rendered UNFIT for trotting causing
the management to postpone the opening of the fall
meeting until to-day The ''forty five" and "twen-
ty-eiuht" classes are first on tho programme.
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
IDY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD,

SYRACUSE, N. Y. Oct. 20, 1870.
Counsel for both sides in the Greenfield murder
are preparing for next Monday. the time set by
Judge Daniels for hearing argument for trial.
The only now feature In connection with the
snouy nous letters is that Royal Kellogg told his
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
MATCH AT soMMERvILLE.

Umpire. c. L. Dexter.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-04
EEOW OLD ART THOU :
sAM'L D. PATTERSON.

How old art thou Is life's fair morning glowing
In glorious beauty DER thee? Does thy heart.
With hope and fancys dreamy bliss o'erhowing,
Deem earth paradise, where sorrows smart
Nor grief nor fear may come? Is pleasure Ringing
New Joys to charm and make thy spirit gay !?
0, in the sunlight OF thy young hearts gladness,
Remember thou that chance and change may
come
Fen upon thee, and with cloud OF sadness,
Wrap thy bright visions in funeral gloom
And though the saddening thought calls forth an
anxious sigh.
Think that, though few thine years, thou TT old
enough to die!
How old art thou Is youths gay season over?
Hast learned that life and Joy things apart :?
And dost thou wear a sunny smile to cover
The anguish of disapp ointed heart?
Or lifes loveliest gifts outspread before thee
No good withheld, no fond desire denied
Hath fortune waved her golden sceptre DER thee,
Bidding each longing wish be gratihed?
Or hath amhftion's magic influence bound thee.
= Lgring thee onward to some lofty height
Above thy peers, where the proud world around
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Alas nor grief nor bliss nor aspirations high
Can turn Fate's shaft aside ! Thou'rt old enough
to die!
How old art thou Thou feeble man and hoary,
Gay youth and manhood's prime have passed
away,
And on thy brow Times record tells the story
OF ripen'd years. and natures sure decay,
AS lengthening shadows mark the day declining,
Life's dial plate denotes thy setting sun
And on,all earthly thoughts and cares resgning
Thou'lt rest in calm repose, thy labor done.
The past with all it's mingled Joys and sorrows,
Its wealth and honors. can be naught to thee,
When from the future thy worn spirit borrows
Visions, which prompt fond longings to be free
And taste of bliss unknown to mortal sense or eye
Eternal in the heavens. Rejoice IT'S time for
thee to die!
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-04

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