The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-09-26
SPORTING EVENTS.
The 'sGenesta" Wins the Race--The s.Pur-
itan" Sells Cheap.

SANDY Hook, September 23.-The "Gen
esta" crossed the winning line at 5:23:3,
p. NJ, under double-reefed mainsail ant
storm jib and with the topmast housed
The 'Dauntless" is not yet in sight. Th,
weather is getting hazy and the wind Ii
blowing fifty miles an hour, with heavy
sea. The ''Genesta s'' time is, therefore
| Ash. 1Om. 3Os. During the sail one OF tn,
''Genesta s" crew had an ankle broken b,
being thrown down by a heavy sea
another had his head cut open by bein!
struck with an iron ring, and a third had 6
finger broken. The "Dauntless'' is sup
posed to have 81 ven up the race and put
into Newport.
| New YORK, September 23.-The slool
yacht Puritan" was sold at public auction
here to-day for $13, 500. Edward Burgess
who designed the yacht was the purchaser
After the sale he stated that he bought the
puritan" for a gentleman in Boston, but
refused to give his name for publication.
: LOUISVILLE, September 23.-The' weather
is pleasant and cool. The track was very
dusty. The attendance continues good
Mile heats-irst heat-Virgie Hearne won,
Madison second. Keene third time, 1:45.
Second heat-Virgie Hearne won, Keene
second, Madison third, time, 1:44k. One
mile and quarter-Hazams won, Grey
Cloud second, Thistle third time, 2:13k.
One mile and an eighth-Pearl Jennings
won, Monogram second, Hopedale third ;
time, 1:57. Three-quarters OF mile-Dud-
ley Oaks won, Mona second; Lord Clifton
third; time. LIT. Five-eighths OF mile
Bonnie Blue won, Mary Ann second, Ro-
chelle third; time, 1O3h.
BURKEs ENGAGEMENTS.
DENVER, September 23,-Learning that
Dominick McCaffrey is expected in Denver
early i'll October, Burke to-day deposited
S1OO with Captain Smith OF the Rocky
Mountain News to meet McCaffrey in Col
orado, Wyoming Or Texas, under London
or Queensbury rules. on any terms that
McCaffrey may dictate. for from 81 900 to
So, 900 side. Burke to-day signed con-
tract with John p. Glove, champion OF
Colorado, Wyoming and Texas, to spar
four rounds with two-ounce gloves, Queens
bury rules, at the Expositio, building Ill
this city the 3Oth inst, the winner to take
t8o-thirds of the door receipts.
BALL GAMES.
DETROIT September r23.-Philadelphia u,
Detroit 5.
New YORK, September 23.-Metropolitan
1, st. Louis Z.
PHILADELPHIA, September 23.-Athletic
D, Louisville 1O.
CHICAGO, September 23.-Providence 8,
Chicago 16.
BALTIMORE, September .-Pittsburg II,
Baltimore 3.
New YORK; September 23.-New York II,
3uffalos g.
FROM THE CAPITAL.
Men Of War Overdue
sterling's Case.
WASHINGTON, September 23:.The Presi-
ent to-day appointed S. NJ. Stockslager
+ Indiana to be Assistant Commissioner
i the Land Office, vice Luther Harrison,
esigned.
The United States steamers "Swarata"
nd ''Yantic," which have about $40 ,4OO,-
90 in silver coin on board, were due at |
Washington yesterday, but have not been
card from since they sailed from Key
Vest. Their delay in their arrival is un-
oubtedly due to the present stormy
Gather, and tits believed that they have
neountered heavy gales off Hatteras. No |
neasiness is felt for the safety of the vessels
r their cargo, however, either at the Navy
r Treasury Departments. The vessels are
1e1uASA 6tAu StIoLS dull Charge OF |
BILE and discreet officers.
SUDDEN DEATH.
Commodore Alex. A. Semmes, command
Mt OF the Washington Navy Yard died
lddenly at Hamilton, London county,
a., yesterday afternoon.
Colonel Absalom Baird, Assistant In
was this morning APP
ointed by the President to be Inspector
eneral OF the army, with the rank OF Brig.
to succeed General Nelson H.
avis, retired. Captain Henry j. Farms
orth OF the Eighth Cavalry has been APP
ointed Assistant Inspector-G General with
lie rank OF Major, to fill the vacancy
fused by the promotion OF General Baird.
aptain Farnsworth served during the war
the Rebellion rs quartermaster, and was
reveted a Lieutenant Colonel OF volunteers
II faithful and neritorious services.
The Secretary OF the Treasury will make
personal investiga ton Of the case of Mr..
5erling, weigher at the New York Custom
ouse, who was suspended on Monday,
1T will take no further action in the mat
r until after Collector Hedden reports to
m all the circumstances attending the
moval of Captain Baird and the APP
ointment OF Mr.. Sterling.