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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-12
THE ANTi-BLAINE BUGBEAR.

The anti Blame organs express great concern
about Nh Blanes fate should he DO nominated. They
that he could DO elected II placed before tho
people a candidate Az to popularity, who can match
hin There are few politicians who dislike him for
greatly 10 his credit, but among the people there
Is other name that aToscs the enthusiasm which tho
of Blaine does He Is pre-emiDently popular. and
specially right among the common people, the men
who east the votes that decide the fate OF Presidential
candidates In the State or Maine there Is not town OF
district In which the of Blaine IL not potent
enough 60 overthrow all opposition. And rs Il Is In
Maine IL Il the country The Instinct or tue Re
publican party Is right and ean be trusted IN this matter
That says nominate Blaine. lie can sweep the country
Ina the election. His will kinde fame that OPP
position withstand Accusations have been brought
against him; malice. envy and Jealousy have done their
soil his character but through all trials he has
passed safely, Investigation has made HIM stronger and
Increased tho hosts OF Ills friends II r. Blaine cannot
be elected President n nominated, then be
elected by the Republican party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-12
SPORTS AFLOAT AND ASHORE.
SAILING AND ROWING IN LOCAL WATERS.
poINGs AT TIE OAK POINT CoURsE-AMAIEoH
YACHTsMEN CAPsIZED.


YAcHTsMEN CAPsIZED.
Tho weather was not favorable for rowing
yesterday Tho eouent gusts OF wind and showers OF
rain spocd the effect of the warm sunshine, ana Only
the crews and men in actual training and an occ'sloh
fishing party, were on the river Inc MeuoPo'
Nassau Union aud Friendship Clubs had four-oaredcre"s
ont and the Metropolitan and Noupareil Fights mahcu
the club barges. Only few singles appeared
The interest of boating men oak Point In the
morning Wallace Ross, George Gaisel, and James III
kingon got out their shells and took practice pun oo
the chamnopshjp course. There no attempt NJ d
race In the afternoon the Metropolitan and Nohpaii'
eightoarcd bargcs rowed up ard scrub race was n'
I'D between Ross and Gaise rowing In single shchs' NV
picked crew OF ak from the amateurs present Ill '
Dared gig The race was the championship course,
tbroe miles with turn. Ross came in ahead folo"eu
hy casoI and the r sone distance behind Ross Is In
splendid condition and is confident OF winning his i"
with Courteney on May 80.
The Oak Point Course will be formally opened on Sd'ui
day The programme will consist OF an c1hioluon oo''
race OF three miles with turn between wallace hos'.
George Hosmer. George Gaisel George w. Lee anu
Henry Pcterson pigeon shooting match between ten9
OF twelve men from the Knckerbooker and Washington
HEIGHTS Gun Clubs: bowling match between teams OF
ten men from New-York and Brooklyn. and a wreslhg
match. catchas-catch can, for $500. between James
Faulkner of England and "Sam Berry. of philadelphia
The weather yesterday was more raVor"'l'
TO Yachting than TO boating although ihc
wind made necessary the constant attention OF man az
the IN ain sheet Among the boats OF the Harlem iacu
Club that were the Emma H., Sasq1i, nun
George h. Dean, silver King, j. L. Baker ana susie a.
The KnckcrbOckcr Club had out the Oracle; Tet.lc
Thorp sara and Jim Jams. The Oracle and Netne In4iP
raced from oak Point City Island ana reSIn' 'ho
Gracie coming In ahead about three minutes -, to.
The schooner yacht Minnie was coming up inc st shc
close hauled about the middle OF the afternoon As III
got opposite the Kills. at the north end OF htnutn
Island gust o: wind caught her ana she Wtht U'' IN
throwing her crew of half dozen amateur yacntsne III
fancy uni orns into the water number OF ooaos p u
of 10 the assistance of the shpwIecked yachtsieh anu
rescucd them with no damage further than gOou sod
ing caboat with four small boys aboain cap1rl]ou
about n hundred yards from the Oak Point hOat iney
were re sced and thor boat lowed ashore Mi; anu
Mrs John tierow, Brooklyn. aud william Aust.i %
Tins city were i'm "A cedar boat when steamer Ptoei
Mrs errng was frightened by the swell raised anu Stou
up and the boat ca lied. Mr. GerrOw caush. n W.,
the boat and supported ms VIE, WHO MI h"'''"
ashore All were rescued. -, -, - ....,,,l re
inc Knickerbockor Yacht Club will hold lts ahua
gatta on Decoration Day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-12
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
TEMPERANCE PLEDGES BY CHILDREN.
" GRANDFATHER's DAYn AT COOPER UNIoN-A
COLORED CLERGYMAN,s Talk.


COLORED CLERGYMAN's TALK.
"The greatest day yet at Cooper Union" So
said the circulars Of the Manhattan Temperance
Association yesterday. 1t was "Grandfathers
Day. and ii was promised that in so far as music
was concerned Professor Fisher would Out-d0 HIM
self. Particular attention was called to tho pub
llshed notice that "a few more fine men were
wanted for the new temperance company OF the
18th Regiment. Temperance notices were posted
c0nspicu0usly over the platform, and banner Dor
dered with smilax hung in front Of Mr.. Glbbss
desk The Rev. DR.. MOlyneaux, of Blue Earth
City, Mimi, delivered temperance greeting
from his State. The Rev. 5. Thomas Williams said;
Before God there is growing up OF drunkards IN
America from the little innocent Odders we see every
day carrying pals and pitchers of beer through our
streets.
Mr. Gibbs rolled big red chair to tho centre of
the platform and placed a chubby baby IN IL.
Daniel Walford, the grandfather of the child, came
on the stage with eleven other children, ranging
from two to fifteen years. and all took the Pledge;
Mr.. WalfOrd was presented with a gOld-headed
cane and each child gave him bouquet.
The Rev. George G. Mingins said
Icame here out OF respect for Daniel Walford love
the honysted old temperance advocate OF ntty years
hard work. II ia better to have horny INST anu cOrhy
palms than go through e IKE dude % 4p 70
temperance is grst class crop of grand children.
At the American Temperance Union meeting in
Chickering Hall many of the chairs upon the stage
who are attending the African Methodist Episcopal
Conference. | he Rev. T.. &. Pettee, colOred, OF
Montgomery, Ala, said:
preside a congregation OF 100 coored people,
and worship IN elifce that cost S25OOO ana yet
turned loose only twenty years ago. ouse
less and homeless Many OF my congregation are worth
one OF the poorest with large family TO support mas ny
mis- exertiOns accumulated fortune OF Soo,OOO,
and OF the largest builders in the city NY people
are all temperate, hut 10 hold up the banner
of temperance next to the Cross OF Christ.
The Kew A. l.. Scott, of Birmingham, Ala, the
Rev. NJ: w. Byram and the Rev. l.. j. Skylark
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-12

the same time he struck the lad and bin flying over
chair. The gentleman outside said Imght,come in
gasped the boy as he recovered his feet e Gentleman
indeed SO you think that blank ngger's more OF a
gentleman than amt said the bully. Yes, do, an
swered the boy know you, Jim O'Donald, and II you
want TO fight III fight you At first the bully sneered Al
the proposition but after the interchange few words
he said that he would take the lad at his word We az fol-
lowed the outside for they had before been sent
to the outer regions by the proprietor OF the restaurant
II had stopped showing and rlng.was formed IN tns
centre OF the road opposite the Albambrs and tbs
two went at IT, When the rough and tumble nght was
the principals lying the ground soHe two
hundred yards further down tho road, and the bully
O'DOnald was knocked seDseless
Then the policemen came from behind the trees where
they had been watching the fight and proceeded 70 nun
the fighters H. Among the spectators wasa brother on
Isaiah Rynders the noted founder Of the Empire Club
He walked up 10 the boy, and said, What's your name,
6ubP John Morrissey,' answered the boy: Wen,
Johnny, along with the officers tonight, ana III
you through In the morning. He good rs his
word He paid the boys fine OF so, put good suit OF
clothes him. and sent him down 10 his brother lsai
in NewYork. That how John Morlissey entered
the ring and that the first and last ever
aaH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-12
IOWA SENTIMENT TOWARD EDMUNDS.
From The Drs MOines, I0icd, Sfdts heqlsieT
Will bo Donnbiioon Stafa Convention Y


While the Republican State Convention was
at least eight to Blaine and all for Blaine,
and 10 second choice there many expressions To
show other proposed candidates stand In Iowa.
II was very plain that both President Arthur and General
Logan are highy regarded In Iowa. There Is strong
ceiling in Iowa in favor Of Lincoln for the second place
but very little I'm fact for him the first place But the
name received with the least applause clearly that
of Edmunds Ii very clear that there is so little
Eimnds feeling in that there Is enough Of IL
TO be counted Thre would be little enthusiasm with him
as the candidate farmer In the convention
marked, with Edmunds the candidate, IL would be
too cold raise in the strongest Republican
counties this year" Mr.. Edmuuds may content himself
with this knowledge however that he be much
cooler toward the West than this Iowa convention
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-12
THE SUBURBAN HANDICAP.
GREAT INTEREST AND HEAVY BETTING-PlERRE
LoRIlIARD's OFFER.

GREAT INTEREST AND HEAVY BETrISG-PlLRhE
LoMLLARDs OFFER.
So far as popular interest Is concerned tiio
Suburban Handicap Sheepshead Bay BIDS iar 70 De 'o
,rcat race Of the year. There has been heavy betting
, many Of the horses especially by the friends OF the
Rqncocqs and Brooklyn stables. Pierre borliau nt9
ms, offered the Dwyer Brothers bet of $4,000 to Ssooo
ar evcn dr1blc the amount that the RalcoOas stable
beats tle DreokIvn The Dryers fortnight ago WOuu
gladly have taken the bet Bat Barnes Is not now nun
self and probably cannot he made III 10y juno loi VINO
Cheokrate has got into habit of running away, wnich
seriousy compromises his chances Ecu dor also Las
gone wrong and icy have for the fray Mss "ooi'ou'
who is in admirable condition and getting III IaSt George
Kinney and tie two three-yearods Burton and Edo
rodo Miss Woo3ford has TO carry 100 pounds
George Kinney 1872, Burton 1O5, and Edo
RADIO only 90. II Edorado wins the WIN
ers for which he ia much fancled' he VIII
incur penalty OF pounds He is accordingly Inc
nainsty of the Dryers Jerome PARK victory IO AlSs
Wood ord and George Kinney will simply pun tueh ou'
OF the race and it will be question whether Dru III 'e
hand there will not he worth Tue t"o IL 'n' o
al the Coney Island course.
Pierre Lorillards horses will not 60 to Jerome PaIS'
and therefore willca no penalties He has entered for
The SUBURBAN Parole at 100 pounds and IL Is Paro'H
favorite distance mile and quarter Pizarro Mt ia
Mounds and the distance quits him also; Aranza at 49,
Iroouois at 80 and Drake Carter at 121 without
doubt RaucOcaS holds the most lflfps -
HU0lev AND Johnson have backed Jack OF Hearts at %
to aud 20 l. and Turk at 80 to l. l'nr6h also mas
pee backed the full extent OF tie hpOHs lie u iuur-
ycar-od by Enquirer ont OF irocade ana is IN at 100
non,ds There X theory, Of which the most eloquent
Eminent t. Harry Weloh James r. KeeIcs trainer. that
M rec viii be won by some horse carrying loss than ID
nonnds becgusc the track will he so speedy that the
cnt weights will make the pace too cot at starting ior
lie heavy weights so heavy has the betting been now
ever thai books are temporarily closed. Mr. Crdge tO
n TRIBUNE reporter that the bookniikers hed
enouen OF Offering long odds upon horses III ne darh
and Urouoscd 10 suspend operations until uiey hid
learned something o. the horses and Their prospects.
ghrm they viii open the books again. but at short Odds
fol horses with good chances. , 49,, -.
T1r The Withers Pampero has been heavily backed at
- In l. Books also have been closed on that race
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-12
NOT THE WORK OF SECRETARY LINCOLN.

The rudimentary boom for Lincoln which ex-
cites his ire not due to anything which Mr. Lincoln has
done develop IT, could he stop its progress or 10
exact the only he could control II would be
by making fool of himself In way. lie could put
himself of the range OF lightning by his disgrace,
and IN other The great majority of the dele
gates from this State will support General Logan either
from personal choice account OF instructions. and
that ought satisfy him. especially when taken In
necon with tie support given TO him at the primaries by
Mr. LncOln's more immediate friends nc real reason
why General Logan feels crOsswse tOwarn Mr. Lincoln Is
not OF any Developments In Illinois His bile
is stirred because there is little feeling throughout
the entire country IN OF the Secretary OF War.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-12
MEN AND Houses ION THE ROAD"

S.yenth-ave. TO McCOmb's Dam bridge, ana
Jcrorr-ave TO "Gabe" Cases roadhouse were crowded
vctcr1av by all kinds OF vehicles. There noticea
HE absence Of sporting the drivers being mostly
mon and women out for "a holiday. The road was In ex-
ceuent condition. The Aldermen were represented by
Michael Duffy who drove his brown horse Pete Waters
and Mr. Grant wno sat behind his speedy brown roter
FITZGERALD Congressman Dorshener contented him
self with quiet drive up to tho bridge;
hut he returned at rafting pace
Mr. Dttenbaeh sent the dust flying behind his bay team
and the crowd assembled outside Of Kearns's and
Cawood's cheered Justify he passed stranger. with
team Of blacks who had challenged him. At the road
bouss the stables were not large enough to accommo
date the number Of wagons that were out
lively race took place between Il. Stages white horse
Harry A. and Mr. Peter Murrays big brown MOdock Boy
for s25 a side. The from Onehundredand-
6uy-ffth-st TO Kearns's The close one for
Nh, frat ten blocks, and the speed was good Toward
the finish Harry a. went 10 the 'front.' ana anna cheers
won by two clear lengths, .
IA gen teman ~ driving on the bridge at MacOmbs
dam his horse spirited bay, suddenly SHE'D and threw
Inc wagon over ON its side hurting the driver to the
ground where he lay for moments stunned The
horse dragged the wagon TO the middle Of the bridge
smashing several other vehicles the Frances,
the keeper dragged the injured out Of the
Way of the teams with which the bridge crowded,
and took him into Barrys hotel Soon the man
ed sufficiently To his wagon and drive away He
nc q his name.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-12

trrtb that IL must be treated with respect .ae
was what meant, smile, not sneer PERMIT ef trnt6
respectful smile too There greav d that part OF
il which shows how inconsistent Win h MI. Via at
is the theory that the is mighty G Spa TO
mosphr lie has done good ad sG Scen edcnby well
Ella }' hefore The part Of the theory we smile at
ALWAYS respectfully is that which assigns a" to o
tical and as il were terrestrial explaha'io" ""
demohsraoS So'"i RICHARD A. PRoCToR.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-12
ROBBED AT THE MUzzLE OF A PISTOL

Amddle-ased Jew called at Police Headquarters
Yesterday noon and told tale OF daring robbery to
Inspector Dilks. He said that he was dealer in
old jewery, which he was accustomed to buy by
going from house to house. Yesterday morning he
entered house in One-hundred- and -tenth-st. for
the purpose of making purchase, and as he came
ont man standing upon the stOOp OF the adjoining
house invited him to come in and examine some
iewelry. He followed the man into the hall, and
as the door was closed he suddenly found himself
looking into the muzzle ola pistol and confronted
with a demand to deliver up his money. He
handed over pocketbook containing S., and the
man with the pistol returned ~ bill TO him and
put the pOcketbOok, with the balance of the money,
into his own pocket hen he invited the dealer in
old jewelry to Ealk out, which he did, and
hastened to headquarters to tell his story.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-12
FIGURING on TIE FIRST BALLOT.
Wash i,,qfon Dispatch 10 The PhtIGdeiphid Times
", % ON 70 mil

Men who are accustomed TO calculate political
who have had the Of the preferences OK
delegates far elected that the vote on the rss
prominent candidates . follows: Blaine about $40;
Arthur 250 the balance scattered between Ed'
rnunds Sherman Logan, Fairchd (Of Wisconsin,. Haw
ley aud Grant II is further claimed that If Bsines vote
is increased on the second ballot 10 $780, the "ragag OF
Arthurs following will break for him and nominate him
third ballot. should there be any wagering, any
signs of weakness on the second ballot then his chances
will be hopelessly and the bitterness that will be
sure to follow will only scatter Arthurs VOTE but in
an probability bring forward man, not exactly an
experimental statesman but of whom the people are
lust now not expecting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-12
THE NETWORK COLLEGES SPRING GAMES

The Athletic Association of the College of
the City of NewYok held its tenth annual spring games
Yesterday on the Manhattan Clubs grounds. There was
large attendance but the track WAS heavy from the
rains and the wind was strong TO interfere with
the games The hundred yards dash by Il. b.
La Fetra, in 1Oa seconds the mile run by g.
" Martin IN 5 minut and 81 seconds. La Fetra won
Iso the 900 wards dash in 22I seconds c. A. Clinton
made the best single Jump feet Il nches In the mile
walk. J. A. Dempsey was first; time, minutes and SO
soco1ds The long lump was made by Z. 8. Uldreth
rs feet Ia inches The tennis match by Oudin
and udreth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-12
STARTING A CLEVELAND BOOM"
FrOm a Washington Dispatch 70 The BtIgaio COURIER
A nnmncratic uemh ar of the unuse OF Kep

Prom Washington Dispatch 20 The BaIyaio COURIER
A Democratic member of the House OF hep.o--
sontatives said to your correspondent to-day tna,
the members OF that body there Is rapidly msrnaT
sentiment favorable to the nomination OF ~ A. ihe
Cleveland for President. Clevelands nots orsst,ons
subject OF much discussion IN the private he
OF member and tie more II Is discussed @ members
COMES the opinion among Southern ana sa Nav YorS
that his nomination Is probable provaoo he Cleveland
delegton presents his name At Cm ssn IL generally sup
posed IL is safe TO say that over two m t ~ a ~
Democratic members from se~ sna nrevsIent opinion
among them Is that the delsss:.en VIII Morx
for his nomination at Chioago ihs opsona , ~ ma
Cleveland sentiment among Southern members u par
tieularly noticeable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-12
ELAINE THE POPULAR CHOICE IN CLOSE STATES
From, me baltimore American.

The recent conventions make IL plain TO every
person that the popular choice OF the close
states IL Blaine Among the close States are Pennsyya-
Democratic CoverHors,-and Nev-Jersey, Indiana.
Illinois, Maine and Connecticut, all OF which have
past few years all OF these except. perhaps Con-
nectcuD Blaine the spontaneous choice OF the Repub-
Iican voters. Connecticut has declared for Hawley,
Illinois for Logan and on; but underneath the official
influence that has directed these movements may De DIS
covered a strong popular impulse toward Blaine liz
New the Republican districts for Blaine. and
the Democratic districts against HIM The same
thing is true OF the States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-12
TWO MEN DROWNED IN THE HUDSON.

Peter Zeefas printer, and Augustus Usenhemer.
acigar-maker each age eighteen, both living at No.
30 First-avc at northumberland fifty -eight-st.
and the Hudson River, yesterday, met Thomas
Sharkey ONO 81 Broadway Brooklyn and hiring
a boat started to cross the river When opposite
Fort lee, Uscnheimer undertook to steer the boat,
the others applying themselves to the oars. Owing
to his unslfunesS he allowed the boat to get into
the trough of a swell raised by a passing steamer.
and she capsized, the occupants being thrown into
the water. Usenheimer sank immediately. Sharkey
and Zeelas managed to get hold of floating log,
but the latter after holding Oh Tor some tIne be-
came exhausted, and slipping into the water was
drowned. Sharkey was soon after rescued by the
crew of tug.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-12
THE PRESIDENCY.
GOOD ENOUGH FOR THE PARTY.
from me Cambridge lMass.l Chronicle.


If Mr. Blaine is not nominated at Chicago we
shall regret &C. party for whom he Is not good enough
ought to fall TO pieces Since Columbus carried 10
spain in chains there has been parallel % the
the party organs have given the Maine statesman bnt
those who crying him down will not fail 70 ask his
services upon the stump In behalf another candidate
should one be selected e is like the irish soldier. who
fights successfully the battle OF every land pat MS own
We hope Mr. Blaine will have q chance 10 speak for him
SELF this year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-12
DOINGs OF TIE WoRKINGMEN.

The Central Labor Union met yesterday st First
ST. and SecOnd-ave. The Custom Talors' Union
announced that they had won their strike again st
Tredwel Jarman * SlOte. and that they proposed
to hold mass meeting TO celebrate their victory
The cabinetmakers reported that they had won
their strike in Reynolds shop, at Forty-seventh-
st. and Broadway. The Grievance Committee was
instructed to investigate the difficulties with the
Carpenters Union.
The Horseshners reported that they intended TAX
ing action against several firms who persisted IN
the use OF the machlne-nade horseshOes and asked
the assistance of the Central Labor Union a clrcu-
lar was read which had been sent out by the New
York Italian Labor Company, offering to furnish
any number of cheap labOrerS. The Committee on
Labor Bills was instructed to investigate
the matter. committee of twenty
was appointed to take charge of the WOrkngmans
Hall scheme, to devise ways and means for build
ing such hall to draw up plans, and to open SUBJ
scrptiOn books.
The BROOKLYN Boiler-makers met last night at No.
1873 COumbla-st., Brooklyn, and discussed the
advisabillty of striking for an advance i'll wages.
Final action was postponed until next Sunday.
The Association Of State Engineers met yesterday
in West Thirty -ifth-st. 1t was stated that the P0
lice Inspector of Boilers was demanding - each
from engineers for licenses. without warrant of
law aud 1t as resolved to fight the matter IN the
courts. The secretary stated that he had sent
communication to Assemblyman Roosevelt making
charges of violation of the law the part of police
boiler inspectors and Offering TO furnish proof but
no notice had been taken of the communication.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-12
LINCOLN YOUNG ENOUGH TO WATT
From The Nea1dYk ldpertfseT.

The most uncOnc erned man IN regard to the
Presidency Robert Lincoln, the esteemed Secretary OF
War He asks for nothing he has packed no conventions
and engineered primaries IL IL stated that he was
called 10 his present station matter Of sentiment
and he certainly outside OF that has achieved no dis
and has performed services that would Justify
promotion. He Is yet young and inexperienced:
let him show of what metal he IL made and the country
will not fail to honor him according 10 his deserts.