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WRECK INVESTIGATIONS.
HOW THE LONG BRANCH WAS STRUCK
TESTIMONY or THE OFFICERS OF THE LoNo
BRANCH TKNDING TO THROW THE BLAME ON

HOW HE LONG BhANCH WAC o'hON"'
TESTIMONY or THE OFFICERS or THE LONG
BRANCH FINDING TO THROW THE BLAME On
TIE ICG.
The investigation into the circumstances attend-
ing the collision between the steamboat Long
Branch and the barge Hope, which vas in tow OF the
tug Daylight by which the Long Branch was so
seriously damaged that she had to land her pas
sengers at the Catharne Ferry slp was
resumed Yesterday by United States Inspectors OF
Local Steam Vessels Jaques and Matthews ii. IL
Acker engineer Of the steamboat Bridgeport saw
the collision from the deck of his vessel. The Long
Branch had just left the Brooklyn Bridge pier, ana
was rounding TO" to head toward the Battery.
The Daylight was coming M the river with tne
barge IN tow He beard the tug blow two whistles;
the Long Branch answered, stopped her engines
and began backing. The ing passed the Long
Branch safely, but the barge hit her.
George NJ Brooks, captain Of the Bridgeport, gave
similar testimony. IT. his opinion the tug did not
slow up. The Long Branch was lying still IN the
water, and the barge was towed square lnio neT,
Since tho accident. oil barge5 are tOwed with much
shorter lines. i. II. Brooks, master of tho Long
Branch, testified as follows: a.
1--WE were lying at the bridge abutment on the
Brooklyn side taking, on board the llanson-Place
Sunday School children for an excursion to Osca,
wanna Island We had on board between 800 and
700 people when we let go our headline. When we
were in tho middle of the stream saw the tug
Daylight coming up with an oil scow IN tow.
was on the point Of blowing one whistle when the
Daylight sounded Two. answered i,nmenitteB
with two whistles, rang the bell 10 SLOW,
s,op and 90 back The Daylight kept without
slowing or stopping and passed n safe distance from
ns but rs the barge came toward Us she took sud
den sheer and ran INTO our stern. l stopped the
Long Branch backing and started ahead toward
the Catharmc Ferry slip. The feIryboat Republic
came alongside in the slip and took the pas
senger5 of. There was no msunderstand-
ing about the bells on the Long Branch.
The engine did not centre. and there was no delay
on the part of the engineer IN responding to the
bells There was q ferry boat coming out OF the
Catherine Ferry SLIP and III opinion the captain
of the scow put his helm hard-a port to clear the
ferry boat"
Charles }ahler. engineer of tho Long Branch, cor
roborated the captains testimony rs 10 the signals
given him. The engine had made five or seven
turns back when he felt the jar OF the collision.
About four turns of theengne would stop the boats
Roadway Edward :. Bond mate. Moses Slater,
steward. William Sweeney. wheelsmau. and John
Weeks second engineer of the Long Branch. were
also examined but their evidence disclosed no new
fact
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NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, WEDNESDAY, JULY %, 1880

Justice Field and wife here the guests OF the Hon
W. b. Lawrence.
President and Mrs Morton, of the Stevens Institute,
Hobokon are here the guests of Dr. E. b. f. Arnold OF
YOnkers.
A morning reception waa given to-day by Mrs c. n
Beach. OF Hartford.
The Hon. W. b. Lawrence gave dinner party to-day ;
among the guests Mr.. and Mrs.. George F. "etmore
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Kane and James G. Bennett, all OF
NewYork.
Commander Dickens, U. s. N, and wife, are mere
guests of c. Francis Bates. OF New.YOrk.
Robert q. Ingerso Mrs A. A. Lawrence, or Boston !;
Mrs C. E. Bell and family. OF Texas; Il. J. Matthews
and wife, Of Philadelphia; John A. Ubsdell and wife
Dudley PhepsL Northrup and family Mrs Ferdinand
Ward and Mrs J. c. Dortc and family Of New-YOrk'
ard Bishop Mcmahon. OF Hartford arrived at the
Ocean House tonight
During fifteen minutes hailstorm this evening, hall
stones as large walnuts fell near the West End.
Stokes Brothers. proprietors Of the Brighton Hotei,
for allowing waterclOset drains exposed on the
beach. discharged upon promising TO aoa'e tne
nuisance
The late hotel guests include the following:
Ocean Hotlse-Mr and Mrs. Mouton. Mrs. Lombard,
Miss Lombard Chicago: George W. Rand, Mrs: :. a.
M3G r. a Abel s c Da4PSs H. T. NJ %sh
Brodt Q. NJ. Hlgert. New-York Mr.. and Mrs Barney
Hackensack N. j. j. n. Reed, p. G; Knox. Plttsbnrg
Mr. and Mrs. Trevor and family, Yonkers r. r. Ola'
FORD Mrs Eldridge Miss A. Eldndce, Norfolk NJ. g.
winslow and wife, Buffalo; NJ. Hitchcock aud wife
Cleveland; G.. II. Bell. jr., Austin, Tex; H. b
secIy, TarrytowD; J. b. Parker, PhiladelEhnia "a.
borne, Fail River; Miss Sampson, Boston; J. b. Bar
naby and family. n. A. CrundalL Providence ). Wood
ward. e. NJ Wood ward. Cincinnati; Justin Buttefneld
Cleveland. +. r.. Hobart, Weymouth -
PERM HOuse-W. IL Green Gorge X. Green. Troy r.
NJ Thompson. North POunal. VI; Henry DamOns. e.
Morse. II. \. Rice, Boston; W. Y. Cook j. f. Mcguire
NJ. Mcguire, Phade phia; b. Il. McPheany, Borden
vile A. johnson, fl. NJ Wright e. Foster A. RsenDerg
julius Olmstead, NewYOrk: Charles n. Hare, WOfees
ter: c. . Clarke, Providence r II. Cowles, Framing
ton, conn; VI. r. LawtOn. Baltimore.
Hotel Aq,fidneck-R. Maynicke, DR.. j. W. Anderson
Ncw-York: t. Wheeler, Mas Stephenson, A. Hudson
Emira c. L. Perry, C. II. Blake, f. H. WALKER, RANK
Hazen, John X. Dean. Boston; s. Cook. U. > NJ; u A
Winsor. william Barrett. f. l.. Munforo, W. a: Potter
Providence: W. J. DOneey, Il. Provost, jr, X Otten-
heimer. Jacob Leary Baltimore d. w Edgecomb. Hare
ford :. r. Carpenter. +. X. Barker. Providence.
Tho polo games skates tonight at the skating RINK
were Witnessed by large number Of spectators. TIE
officers the French ftgate Maglcenue were present
by invitation OF the MANAGEMENT The winning team
was presented with a unique floral design
Senator Cameron OF PcnnsJ wanna, Will probably yltlt
Newport during the the guest oil the Hon. Low
l.. Morton.
Mr.. 5. s. Chamberlain, Of New-York, is In town
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THE GOODwOOD MEETING.
THE GOODWOOD MEETING.
REvELLER THE WINNER OF THE GooDwooD STAKES
-THE GowAN AND BAL GAL WINNERS OF OTHER

REvELLER THE WINNER OF THE GooDwooD STAKES
-THE GowAN AND BAL GAL WINNERS OF OTHER
RACES
LONDON, July 27.-This is the first day OF
the Goodwood meeting The race for the Goodwood
Stakes came Of and was by Mr.. r. Jardnes four
years-od brown colt Reveller the second place was
secured by Mr. W. s. Crawfords threeyears-old chest
colt Edelweiss and the third place by the same
owners 'our-yens-old bay colt Bay Archer.
The following also started: Prince SoltykOns nve-
years-od brown horse ThuriO. Mr.. Hungerfords aged
brown geding Advance. Mr. C. Perklns's aged chestnut
horse Redemption. Lord Rosebuys fve-years-old nav
horse RidoO. MI c. & Paris's puiyeaIs-od brown my
Sttchery and Mr. F. LOnilards three-years-od chest
nut colt Wallensten.
The race for sweepstakes OF soveregus each also
Mr. Ten Brorck's thTce-vear-od nay filIy The Gowan
The second place secured by Is Coniriyance,
and the place by Colonel BOresters aged brown
geldng Temnlar. Only the three named ran.
The race for the Richmond Stakes, for two.year-old
colts ana hllcs cff and won by Lord a.
mouths brown Gllv Bal Gal The second place was Sc,
cured by Mr.. Biantons bay cot Scobe and the third
place by Mr. Carew Gibbons brown hly Rosie Eleven
ran including Mr.. p Larlard's chestnut lilly Paw raw
and MIR Leigh's bay colt Sir Charles.
In the betting just before the race TO was iaid
against Bal Gal 10 against ScObcl 10 to against
Rosie g 10 against Paw Paw ana TO I against Sir
Charles. The by three yards. with Rosie
"a bad third Paw Paw very badly and finished last,
while Sir Charles not placed. The Jockey Fred
richer rode tire
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ARMY INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, July 27.-The following per-
sons have been designated by the President TOR exam
nation for appointment a second eutenants in the
United States Armyi John A. Dapray. District OF Co
lumbia Alex. Tracy Dean. PenDsylyanls; Lawrencs
j. Hearn. Kentucky Henry W. Hooly NewYork; Ed
ward Lloyd and John A. Lockwood District OF Co.um'
bia Edward O. Mayhem. New-York James mccarthy
Pennsylvania Frank d. Mccoy. Georgia; william A.
Mercer, Connecticut Edward II. Webber. PenusyP
yana. The above have been designated by tho Presl
dent from civil life TO MI eies Ia the army.
Major General w. 8. Hancock, United states Army.
in addition 10 his present duties has been assigned 10
the nd Of the Department OF the South. during
the temporary absence OF Brgsdier General C. Augur,
United States Army, detached service 10 this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-28
A GREAT RACE OF FoUR-MILE HEATS.

Probably the most important and interesting
racing event of the year will be the race for the
Great Long Island Stakes to he on the last day
of the Fail meeting of the COney Island Jockey
Club on It's fine course near Sheepshead Bay. Tins
will revive the old-fashioned contests Of heats of
four miles like the famous race between Eclipse
and Henry. The entries will close on September |.
The entrance money IS $3.50 each Tor starters; WIN
various forfeit conditions and the club will add the
liberal sum of 5000. 81 900 of winch will 90 to
the second horse and 500 to the third If the en-
tries are Of the number and quality expected. race
may be looked for that will suTpass even the mem
orable struggle between GlenmOre and Willie u. at
Baltimore last year for the Bowie Stakes, when
three heats of four miles each required to de-
eide the issue, and the record was beaten.
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she had trod many years ago in the land

the she had rod many years ago ih tho '""
beyond the seas -
After time the clouds broke away and tho snn once
more shown upon thu The athletic contests were
then renewed half-mile run was CALAMITY won oy
H. Fredercks. after hard uggle over the wet anu
slippery grass and the sticky mud. The standinG ng
Jump by + Johnston. who cleared latin placed
feet 10 inches In the air. HIS sole competitor was so
unfortunate TO fall and severely spraln ms arm.
several boys under fifteen years OF age conenue1 IoI
the lead race OF 900 yards whoh was gained by
lad named Dempsey. The nlnth contest tnree-u,ie
walk was won BY c. Condor In 25i3, ana men 10 lne
disappointment Of the visitors. the tug OF war between
the New-York aud Brook teams was announces 70 DC
Off hurdle ia &C o 440 yards was won Oy l. A,'hen;
who, with Mr. Mcdonald, also carried on
the honors of threeleeged race. X. Maoausland was
victor in the onemile walk for members OF me clan
Mcdonald ran two miles f. 1049ia distancing his com
pettors in splendid style f. W johnston VINO declared
himself always to ready when there's any jumping
ON hand got over the space of 80 feet with hop SKIP
and iump thus adding second 10 the prize be had al
ready won The closing contest "A sack -rao P, 10
which four entries made, and 7. Aitken was de
cared winner Two of the contestants failed 10 make
start so had little private race oil 10 themselves
finished with wrestling matcO In which potn iuhl
bed around in the md freely After the MEDALS ana
cash prizes had been distributed TO the victors zane
o. football INDUCED IN and dancing aud other es
tivities kept up until late In the evening
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A FELINE VEGETARIAN,

James NJ. Van Yalen, of Hackcnsack. has in bis
possession o very fue Maltese eat, which has de-
veloped remarkable liking for green vegetables
This season the taste of the animal became so pro-
nouneed as to cause inconv enience to the family
Its owner wondered for some time what became OF
the cucumbers on his vines, and by careful watch
ing he ascertaiued that they were appropriated by
the cat, which has discriminating eye and allows
the yegeta ole 10 grow about an inch and half IN
length before it eats them but it searches the vines
and eats the cucumbers before they are ut for the
fahla
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A JOvIAL Doa.-Tonsl, II am ferry aston
god ant you pelong Ia Free KIRK too" Aster
"Tsko you care, Tona Roy, what youi spoke, for 1t
wars not true spoke you wAss said shust thss mo-
msnt" ToDalI "Chwhyi Ton'tyou call him Chupiter,
and Chupter is heather god. ant nothing else mir.
oyerf' ANsteri Maybe so be iss TOO, bur Il was
nothing OF To whaur, for "a og called so be-
cause supple other tog neer WAS again
or since BEFORE aud efter any heather Idol OF wvt
OF stone forbye 30 there's for you, Toaal Royp
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OPEN AIR RECREATIONS.
rycITrNG RACES AT SARATOGA.

THE GooDwooD MEETING IN ENGLAND-scots All
JoSEs's wooD--A GREAT RACE AT COMFY ISLAND
PROJECTED.
The fifth day Of racing at Saratoga yesterday
drew smaller crowd than usual owing to the
omission of the steepleohase Four races were
run. however. and proved to be good
sport. Crckmore and Colonel Sprague won
two OF them, and their success wrought
up the crowds present to a great pitch OF eXe'e-
ment. Blackburn and Warfeld won the other TWO
contests. Yesterday was the first day OF the Good
wood meeting in England. The winners were
Reveller The Gowan, and Bal Gal. In the last race
Mr. Lorilard's Paw-Paw took part. but came IN
bad third Bal Gal was the favorite in the betting.
At Joness Wood this city yesterday there was
gathering of a thousand or more pleasure
seekers to witness the Grammatical
games The sports were all heartily entered
into During the walking match. the violent
thunder storm of yesterday burst upon the scene
The contestants stubbornly kept on in the rain,
but the crowd fed for the pavilion and spent
the time In dancing until the shower
had passed on up into the country
II is expected that the race for the Great Long
Island Stakes at Coney Island this year will be one
OF the memorable events in the history of the turf
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RILEY TO BE CHALLENGED BY SMITH.

HALIFAX n. S., July 27.-The Halifax Row
ing Association has decided TO challenge Riley, OF Sara
trga scull race with Warren Smith distance, three
miles stakes 81 900 side; the race TO be rowed on
waters 10 DO agreed upon in the future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-28
An Irishmau. watching q game Z

An Irishman, watching game Of base BALI
was sent to grass by foul which struck him under .n
nfth r,b "a FOWL. was UT BcEorrs, thought " was
mule"
THAT Is THE QUEsrIox.-lrate Instructor o.
Volunteers: "Snure now. Mr. Jenkns yearc iae Assss
Now ask YOU sor where should We be- sor II oseV'
BODY came half an hour behind the rsstr-tJudy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-28
A CONVICT AT THE AGE OF SEVEN.

James Robothnd. seven years Of age was
convicted In the Passaio County Special ses,
sions last week of entering q stable on July ana
stealing horse and wagon. lilo was sent 10 sno
State Reform School.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-28
RoBBrNG A COUNTRY HOUSE.

Tho old Judge Cobb mansion at Morristown. NJ y.
was entered by burglars few nights ago anu
robbed of a lot Of siverw are and other articles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-28
SOCIETY EVENTS AT SARATOGA.
tpy rFtrcpA Pu TO THE TRBUNEI

SARATOGA, July 27.-To change the face of
usual events pitched tents here this morning
The show attracted fully 5000 people from Ou of town,
and these added the resident and visiting population,
made of Saratoga IN point OF numbers, city for day
The weather continues pleasant
Many ladies and gentlemen found escape from the
noise and confusion of circus day in organizing picnic
ing parties and visiting Saratoga Lake
The tr-weeky bOD at the Grand Union Hotel tonight
brought large attendance. The affair was OF full
dress order and many elegant costumes were noticed.
Mr. Lothian of ceremonies conducted the en-
treatment smoothly.
The propretors OF tho United States Hotel announce
the first and only grand ball of the for tomorrow
evening The ballroom viii be elegantly decorated and
filed with cxotcs. Professor sueb has specially pre-
pared prOgra for the OCCASION aed the event prom
ses to any similar Of the heretofore
The arrivals to-day have been unusually heavy. com
prisug principally Eastern and Southern people. Many
IRON the former section come to attend the Paper
makers Convention, annual session OF which begins
here tomorrow.
The fourth promenade concert and display of fire
works at Congress spring Park takes place Thursday
evening. These events fast becoming the leading
outdoor amusements.
The date of the frat ball Of the Claren-
don Hotel has changed TO Thursday evening, and
brilliant time socially Is anticipated
Grand G1loa|0 IT, Greenleaf Holyoke; c. c.
Woodwork, Brooklyn; 4. ID. Train. Boston; J. w.
Delaney, I. T. Barnett aud family, W. Gardiner and
family ard Misses Newton, New-York; ) Bldde and
family, Detroit; J. II. Wntllesey Windsor Locks.
Conn; r. L. Pearce, Augusta A. L. Green and wife,
Savannah
United States-J. A. Bailey and wife. Cincinnati: E. ID.
Hunter New York; Count Marefoschl, W; I. Hatcn ana
WIG, Brooklyn Admiral Murray Washington Ars-
tarchi Bey. Turkish Minister at Washington; eN-Goy-
eruOr william W. HOppin, Rhode Island Prince de
Camporcale, Charge d'Anares Italian Legation, Wash
iugtOu; [. T. Punkltt and wife, Massaclnsetts;
the Rev. III. X. O'DUnnell, MASSACHUSETTS; Thomas
savage, Boston; j. W. CroXson aud wife.
Brooklyn: Ii. H. De Leon aud wife. Charleston; f. II.
GAGE ana daughter, BroOklyn; II. W. Mckee and wife,
Pdtsburg; A. T. Faulkner and wife, Baltimore; A. Mad
dox and wife, Baltimore; A; X Bedel ami family.
NewYOFk hlr. Ms. Hendrie, Hamilton, Ont; NJ.
Tally and family, Washington; Count Walesch Prussia
Charles Wood and Miss Il. Z smith. Worcester; Mrs.
Van Suddiiord and Miss Van StuddiOtd, Sc LOUIS; j.
b. E.dridgc, Hartford; Senior dc Luna ami family,
Cuba; Leo A. Dessar Lewis Dessar and t. Wikens and
two dau ghters. NewYork; O. b. b issell, Springfield
II. II. Williams. Honolulu; the Rev. DE- X b. stUrrs,
Ncw-York James L. Clark, Providence, and Jewett
Wilcox, Chicago.
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TWO CURRENTS OF SUMMER TRAVEL

The southwark bound travel on the Hudson
River steamboats, is nearly equal TO the northward
bound. The from city 10 country seems to be
countcrbaanced by the country people who seek
tlae aafda
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-28
GERMAN FESTIVITIES AT COMFY ISLAND.
The festival of the German Yolksfest Yerein

The festival of the German VOlksfest Verein
was continued yesterday-the second day-at the West
Brighton Beach Hotel The festivities opened in the
afternoon but considerably lnterfered with by the
ram. The storm violent that portion OF tho
fence iuclosng grounds blown down. and tables
were overturned Many Of the hag-staffs broken ;
the flags and banners which retained thhIr positions
were drenched, and chung to their masts
In a spiritless The festival pro-
val proceeded nevertheless The orchestra under the
direction OF Conerno. occupied the band-stand within
the large dining room and performances at inter-
walls the improviscd stage outside Zanfreta danced
upon the tghtrope and played the part Of drunken
upon his long stills Club swinging and acrobatic
performances were given by other members OF the
troupe
In the evening the sky still overcast and threaten
ing. Yet there largo crowd present, In which
were many young men and women The centre OF at
traction was the dancing platform, or where the
dancing began early IN the evening. Men women
dancing PLATFORM and made merry over their lager AT
o'clock the dancing gave way 10 the proce ssion,
winch represented the glory OF Germania. as
scarlet robe. her brow encircled with a crown
and carrying q sword in her hand. Her name was
Germana. Barbarosa, clad in long scarlet robe and
wearing crown stood in the centre or the four
young dressed In white and blue sat at bis feet
Two young clad III buffalo robes with mysterious
horns protruding from their heads, sat In 'front.' and
two knights FURNISHED arms stood either side Of
Germana, waving banners. Torchbearers carried
tapers which emitted and blue lights Men attired
full armOr carrying long spears. preceded the car
marching the OF tine band, which led the
Tableaux Illus rating the events In German history
were presented upon the stage. display OF fireworks
up until after midnight. The festival will close this
evening.
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THE CLAN.NA-GAEL AT JONESs WOODS.

THE CLAN-NA-GAEL AT JONES'S WOODS.
ELEVENTH ANNUAL PICNIC AND IRISH NATIONAL
GAMES OF The AssoCIATIoN-A NUMBER OF
wELi~CoNTEsTED MATCHES.
Sun and sky beamed brightly upon a
Thousand persons assembled at JODess Wood yesterday
afternoon 10 celebrate the eleventh annual picnic and
athletic sports OF the CannaGael The Clan was there
in full force. and its members were decorated with
brightly coored badges constantly increasing throng
OF spectators there also Including representa-
tives the fair or there great pre-
dominance of Celtic physiognomIes throughout the
The begun early In the afternoon
by throwing a 90 pound weight III which James Daily
was victor, receiving q cash prize of So. Next
one hundred yards run, won by Mr.. Ward In the good
time OF IO. seconds throwing the 10 pound weight,
also won by Daily; and tho running broad jump. In
which III NJ Wagner carried of the prize after clearing
a distance Of 17ix feet Then a finely contested
walking match OF mile begun. but the young
men were only short distance from the starting point
when a performance introduced no. mentioned In
the programme. The dark masses OF clouds that had
upperceiyed been rapidly rising In the western sky.
now lowered over tho grounds and-well, 1t rained.
Not mere shower but q thunderstorm OF the first mag
pude The big drops foil thick and fast that friends
could scarcely recognize each other across the ground
But the kept stubDornly not even ducking their
heads tho drenchlng torrents poured down. j. Hess
was finally declared the winner In minutes and Al
seconds.
Tie spectators had crowded into the pavilion to
cape the rain. aud Callshsn's land, which had been
playing such airs Wearing Of the Green and /" The
Harp that once through Taras Hail. took us position
In dancing hall, and soon 200 dancers were whrling
InerrIy round upon the smooth shining floor In the
galleries below some bag pipes we're Justify sounding
sound OF Bonnie Doom" or the Dublin ouickstep"
sob. the days OF the Korry dance" exclaimed gray
haired natron, a. she watched her daughters readng