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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27
HIGH SEAS At ASB URY IND LONG BRANCH
THE SURF CUTTING AWAY THE BEACH-sTEAM-
BOATS UNABLE TO LAND AT THE BRANCH.

LIE SURF CUIIlNG AWAY TIE
BOATS UNABLE TO LAND AT THE BRANCH.
Asbury Park. y. j.. Aug. 26 (SpeclaD.-A strong
souhcasterly wind has prevailed here all day. and
to night 1t IS blowing gale. The surf IS running
high and strong. The beach has been badly cut out
in several Dlaces Tonight the board walk and the
beach pavilions are crowded with people who are
watching the huge waves they dash high upon the
beach. The surf cuts over the end Of the long
fishing pier of Founder Bradley Up at the end OF
sxtave. the surf is undermining the newly built sec
ton Of the famous promenade. and it IS feared
that some Of it win be torn away aud carried out to
sea by midnight.
At Long Branch the surf IS dashing over the beach
and undermining some OF the bath houses at th9 1901
of the bluff. The running high as far out
the eyesight reaches. The Iron Steamboat Com
panys boats have been unable to reach the Ocean Pier
today. The morning boat ran down as far as N0rlh
Long Branch and then compelled 10 turn back. III
ran inside Sandy Hook and landed ts passengers az
the pier Of the Central Railroad Of NewJersey ana
sent them 10 Long Branch by rail- Persons bound 10
New-York rode to Sandy Hook and took the Iron
steamer there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27
WHO WILL wIN-CAMPBELL OR SLOCUM?
CAMPBELL's MAGNIFICENT PLAY DEFEATS
MEERS, THE ENGLISH CRACK.

CAMPBELLS MAGNIFICENT PLAY DEFEATS
MEERS THE ENGLISH CRACK.
Newport, r. l., Aug. 90 (speciaD.-r seemed as If
all Newport, including hosts of visitors, filed tho
Casino grounds this morning to witness the matches
in the seminDal round Of the lawn-tennis
Probably match played in this country las
occasioned as much interest and excitement as
did tha between f. G. Meers, Englands representative
and o. 5. Campbell This match lasted from noon
until after O'Clock, and great the excitement
that hardly spectator moved from his seat. The
first match of the day between Q. a. Shaw and
W. p knapp. Knapp was looked upon 10 give Shaw
hard fight to win, but after losing the first set Cd,
Shaw began 10 play in his Irresistible style aud
result won the next three sets While the Shaw
Knapp game was in progress, MeerS and Campbell
began their match. Meers started In with rush
and had the score, 81 in his favor Then Campbell
made it five games all. but lost the two following
games. Score Mcers won. IS. The first game
Of the second set taken by Mecrs,
and then Campbell, by brilliant squirt
sig games IN succession scoIe
Campbell won G-I. The third set was repetition OF
the first, and, although Campbell brought the score
from % to all, Mecrs the set, 10 score
Mccrs won, 70. Campbell seemed 10 realize
that his chances of winning growing less and
less, and in tho next two sets played game that
Mees simply not in. As the last ball went INTO
the net and proclaimed that Campbell had won, a
scene followed that cannot be- described Lanes
screamed with delight. while the men rushed for
ward to congratulate the winner. who had b'aten ,he
hfti best player in England IL is sa9 % say ma
if Campbell had wrung The many hands thai were
extended 10 him, he would not be able to play IN The
Popular opinion is divided TO who viii win tn t9I
morrow and whether slocnm INC cn nd ptn ,bn
defeat the winner Of the Al Corners ana ieash ,he
championship nosody knows. Appended are me
E Ks, of fqd9y gangs 4 shs" canDb Sir beat
L. G. Meers, 81 6-1, b, ca GO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27
ENTRIES AT WESTMINSTER TO-DAY.
PROBABLE STARTERS IN THE VARIOUS COZ
TESTS.

PROBABLE STARTERS IN THE VARIOUS CON.
TESTS.
choice collection of the fastest sprfnters on the
American turf VIII meet in the Electric Stakes at
the new track to-day and probably Upstairs remark
able record of IL on the down-hill drop may be
in danger If Hamilton rides Tenny as he probably
Will. | think Tenny will carry of the prize, with
Geraldine second.
Kingston ought TO win the second race without
much difficulty, and Seymour may run second.
Frontenac should be the victor in the third race,
while Ralph Bayard may occupy second place.
senorlta VIII probably win the East River Stakes.
Princess Bowling second.
The fifth race will be Ridiculous owners handicap,
one of those absurd affairs in which the owner names
the weight his horse shall carry, and puts up tiny
Tot of a monkey from his stable, who Is OF much
use in really riding the horse Cheshire cat would
be- such affairs should lie le1t TO circus ring or d
variety hall. They have no place In legitimate
racing Bessie June may possibly win this faro.
with HindOo craft second but it is hard to predict
the results of such an affair."
FIRST RACE-ELECrRIC STAKES. ALL AGES. SIX
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27
BL11Es EASILY DEFEAT TILE YELLows.

Newport, Aug. go (specaD.-A largo and fashion
abe throng witnessed the polo match this afternoon.
Inc Blues had no trouble I'm defeating the fclows.
owing to the large field OF players It was found neces
say for some of the minor players TO retire August
behmont ana +. o. Beach I'm after The match
opened and Stanley Mortimer went over to the Blues
ihe shes were at the start follows: Yellows-
Stanley Mortimer r. Agassiz Il. L. stevens and Z. L.
winthrop; Blues-W K Thorn, Carl Havemeyer
T. Z. Baldwin and w. II. Vanderbilt The games
we're decided as follows First game Blues goal made
by BALDWIN, minutes second game, Blues, goal made
by Vanderbilt minutes third game, Yellows, goal
MADE by Mortimer minute; fourth game Blues. goal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27

"Your testimony sent prison, and going TO get
sQuaren said Charles Startling. cXconvict 10 Thomas
Herrehour whom he met in wcst-st on Saturday night
Startling then pulled cepick and stabbed Herrehour IN
lung Some time ago Startling was arrested Tor
burglary convicted and State Prison the ies
nony OF HerrehOur declared that he would have
.cvcngc, and has kept his word. He was released from
prison few weeks and has since been looking Tor
errehour Startling escaped after the stabbng but was
4. rested In Brooklyn early yesterday morning Inc III
.lrei man removed the Chambers Street Hospital
where he is in critical condition He lives at No 20
westinghouse. Justice ORely at the Tombs. YESTERDAY
geld Starting await the result Of the injuries he III
fcfcd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27
BOSTON'S NARROW ESCAPE.
A TwELvEINNING GAME WON AT pH1LAr

f"LLF III NNINI bA-NI4 WUN AI PHILADEI~
PHIA AMID GREAT EXCITEMENT
Philadelphia, Aug. 26.-The game this afternoon be.
tween Philadelphia and Boston Of the most
exciting seen here for years, and only won by
The visitors after stubborn fight OF Twelve innings
IN the last inning, with Kelly second and Brouthcrs
on nrst. Johnston hit safely TO centre. Kelly came
VA Out Johnston, instead of running 10 and touching
Nfs'' turned when within ten feet OF the base and
moved toward the dfessing-room. In the meanwhile
neny had secured the ball, and Farrar wanted to get
!" ~ oroef 70 make the claim that Johnston was out
'oi NOT touching first. Kelly, however, refused TO
give up, and during the wrangle the crowd broke
tbep INC neid and for while II looked as though
cIsrs a.. ST.. DC small riot. Both the unpires de-
ers, t maj .hey did not watch Johnston running 20
VT. glt were looking at the hit The fielding of
'~H- So'nh ana togary Uere the features together
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27
THE COURTS.

THE CONTEST OVER MALTBY G. LANG'S WILL.
In the absence Of Surrogate Ransom his vacation,
Judge Allen in the Court of Common Pleas, asked
yesterday by counsel for the daughtef.in-law and
grandchildren Of Maltby G. Lane to appoint tenn
porary receiver of tho estate, pending contest over
the Will. Tho widow of Mr. Lane exeoutrfx OF the
WILL and the executors named by the testator, ex-
pressed their willingness to have Superintendent
ohiu Of shs FOuItn Avenue Railroad Company, ap-
pCnted But this sfrenuOuSly opposed bg tna
contestants who say that Mr. Skitt Is party In IN
ler,st. Judge Alien agreed with the contestants
that some person OF neutral sympathies ought 10
be appointed. Decision reserved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27
THE B4KFRs, STRIKE ENDED.

The bakers strike is over and the Bakers hsso-
citation has Presldeat Grcyei. OF the associAio
said yesterday tho majority OF the union men ~
the association bakeries had resigned from the uho" ~
sgne1 the rules and that further uodole was en-
pected Manager Fredricks OF Percy HOckwefs bakery
said that the men had been glad to stay az worn
and keep their places at the old rate OF wages ana mum
Der q hours work. Tho men realized" he SAID u's
there we've two men to Ill pace Of every striker ana
they are not all FOOLS AZ headquarters Of the men
No as Bowery. 1t said that there were 'onS -oo
union bakers out Of work and furthermore II was uc
clared that there had been 10 stika
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27

made by Beach, / minute: fifth game, Blues, gosi
made by Thorn minutes 30 seconds; sixth eam.st,
Yeows. goal made by AgasSiz minutes s,NGes.
eighth game Yelows. goal made by Agassz, mmu so
ninth game, Blues goal made by Mortimer MINUTES MINUTES
eleventh game Blues goal made by Mortimer. II
minutes 80 seconds twelfth game, not decided to'ai
Yellows 4, Blues 8.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27
THE PETROLEUM MARKET.
PROM rnE rIrI.n And RANGE or PRICES.

NEWS FROM THE FIELD AND RANGE OF PRICEA
Yesterdays crude certificate market failed to sus-
tain the promise Of activity given in the short session
Of Saturday. BIT prices recovered on the narrow
volume Of business and showed more stamina IMAM
had been expected after the late break OK mat osy.
After fluctuations from 81 14d07 3D. cents TO % 80
cents the option market rallied TO 9S cents, ana mas
was the final figure, against 90 81 cents as saturdays
final quotation At the Stock Exchange the business
done was small and prices ranged from % 3-sG9z
cents to gs cents There no important held news
bur private advces stated that the present ndca-
ons OF the recent developments at Jefferson Centre.
Butler County Penn, were not considered serious.
The wells at preseat flowing are punched pretty
we'll together and their total hourly yield was reported
NJ about ninety barrels. whereas the big well that
first drew attention the pool has frequently flowed
ar The rate of 100 barrels hour Two new ventures
ouobt no be heart from this week-one to-day and
tbe otber later on. Their value VIII CONSIST chieny
In Showing whether important drainage can be ex-
otd Tron, the wells now operation. The question:
VI ~, -, tho mor, adv anced driler reported In
bn nect Two or three weeks. Beyond this field news
no mnortant feature marked the occurrences OF tho
Hov yebjcb would affect values. The market IS Slf
in the control OF the rial owners OF certih
re-" ana upon their attitude Will depend the near
course az the speculation. The close was steady at
the Tho ,op range Of prices and the total dealings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27
lRuY AND NAVY INTELLIGENCE

Washington. Aug. o6.-Captain James b. AIeshIre LIST
Cavalry has granted leave OF absence
Captain Harry L. Haskell 18th Infantry for seven days,
and First Lieutenant Peter Leary IT, 4th Artillery
months extension. Cadet Palmer Il. Pierce Military
Academy has granted extension Of OF absence
until septsnber T. Captain William ~ Tisdall LIST In
fanty has been granted two months OF leave
OF absence.
Ensign W. b. whittlesey has been detached from the
photographic once, September 90 and ordered 10 the
Monocacy per steamer Of September % San Fran
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27

Manager Mutr1e feels highly indignant over the
way his team was recently treated in Boston He
says that when in Boston the Giants in a badly
crippled condition. and because he refused 10 play
sad he last night: " | have a fair proposition 10
make 10 the Boston club and now We will see who
Is AFRAID. With our men in condition would have
played Boston any number of games in day. in
Boston one or two postponed games this week but
mat team VIII probably refuse in spite Of the fact
ma Their players are all in good condition. To
show them that are not afraid. | win make Boston
tnls proposition: Neither team mas a game scheduled
tor wednesday. September 4. Tho Boston team has
.nroe postponed games in New York. while we have,
me 49, poS'poned games at Boston Now why can't
agI a. pay one or two games that date !
WI mp a penny As TO which city the games should
pc giayeu IN, Boston or New-York. Nothing conld
De f@irer than that ! am slre ~
what say you Boston?
Manager Mutrie tried to arrange two games with tbo
FUSED SO only game viii he niarad WI, WI. ~. lc.
folo Grounds to-day and ODay and 1,eort y 80 1
probably be the pitchers. "DO '''Ise heelo VIII
PRESIDENT Collins, Of the Newark clrh save +h..
that he q. ~ uDtcoy play out the season and
srks. ulsDandng the New
. mighty eel on end 'o"s resemblance 10
Efforts VIII be made to try to have tbe poston ,oo..
Play on AT FEAST one Of its poo tponed cames he
men may not see 1t in that light though "' Dos'oh
Little Eddie' Kennedy requests Tho qs, .
neny tnc stOiy tnat he was released by the 90
team. lie says that he could not have been ,oloao5
for be never signed with that team ''" ioloasei
The troubles Of the Metropoitans may y. h,,
adjusted That was cX-ManaSer Holbey,,s .t1I1l9
yesterday. '''i
slattery filed O'Rourke'S place most creditablv ~
terdsy He VII play left field as long a. he kee6s
up that kind Of work. 0PS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27
THE WEATHER REPORE
FORECAST TILL 8 p. NJ. TUESDAY.

FORECANT VI. 7
Washlngton Aug. 2G.-For New England, Eastern New
York New.Jersey Eastern Pennsylvania Delaware and
MARYLAND fair stationary higher temperature. easeriy
shifting to southerly winds.
For Virginia fair, except showers in the southeastern
portion; slightly warmer.
For the Caroinas and Georgia. fair in the western DOR
ton showers in the eastern slightly warmer
For Eastern Florida, local showers stationary temper
ature. , ,,,.,-.,-., -..--,-
fair stationary temperature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27
CHAMPION OF THE sCUU1LKILL NAVY.

Wiliamsport, Penn, Aug. 26.-John W. Park and
Paul f. Hunehcr both Of Philadelphia. rowed a race
for the mpionship Of the schuykill Navy at
Eaglesmcre this afternoon over and one half
miles course The race which was holly contested,
by Huneker by two lengths Tines min.
30
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
BAR
inches
30.5
800

Tribune Office. August 81, a. m.-Fair weather with
dry air and COOL norheastcry wind prevailed yesterday
temperature ranged between 70 and 66 degrees tho
697s being rs lower than on the corresponding
day last year. and ga .ower than on Sunday
In and this city to-day there will probably be gen
orally weather. with nearly stationary temperature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27

with the pitching of Clarkson and Sanders Attend
ance. GASP. The follows:
Boston ..;..............2 0 ]?
Philadelphia ............0 o 0 1 o.
Decentralization H. Philadelphia g. Errors-Boston
Philadelphia 5. Ptchers-Clarkson and Sanders Um
pires-McQuade and Curry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27

PILOT BOAT AND YACHT TO RACE FOR $4,000
Boston, Aug. 90 SpecaD.-J. Malcom Forbes. the
owner Of the crack fisherman yacht Fredonla, made
a match today with George LAWYER representing the
Of the pilO. boat espcr. for stake of SOOO
The Is to be sailed before October /.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27
GEO. G. FLINT CO.,
1O4, 100, los WEST f4TH-sT

cisco Commander H. Sands has been granted six
months extension OF leave Of absence. Walter Selwyn
Crosey, Of Danbury, Conn. Ivth District has been sp
pointed a cadet at TIE Naval Academy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27

Refined oil was UNCHANGED at 100 cents In NewS
York and Philadelphia, and 7.1o cents In Baltimore.
on City, Penn, Aug. ?0.-Natona Transit certificates
onened or: highest o8is ob7s closed 977s Sales
a. cearanccA $4,000 bbls SSo6f
bbls; shipuens LOG $50 bbls runs ~ ISL bbls
PtLsburg Penn, Aug. 26.- Petroleum dull but firm
National Transit ceraneaes opened AZ 81 closed At 97
highest o5ie lowest, 90's.
Bradford. Penn Aug. educational Transit certificates
opened at 96s closed a. 81 highest 95 lowest 96';
ciearanees, $50 900 bbls
Ttusville Penn Aug, 26Nstiona Transit csrtifcases
opaaed al 81; highest. SSs lowest, o8s closed e7a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27
40-FOOTERS.
,y"I Echo, Madge and Agnes did not finish
CArBoAr RACE IN NEWPORT HARBoR.

Newport r. l.. Aug. 9G.-There was society ca
boat race on the bay this morning. the boats being
drawn by lots and sailed follows Princess Ida
sailed by a. Belmont IT,; Carrie by Mr.. Butler;
Alice by i. Cutting; Bessie. by f. Warren: Annie
by Ralph Ellis. The course was six miles and
covered in an hour and half The Annie finished
first Bessie second Carrie third and Alice fourth
The Princes Ida met with accident aud was out
OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27

FOURTH- CLASS PoSTMASTERS APPOINTED.
Washington Aug 26.-Fourth-class postmasters
were to-day appointed for Pennsylvania as follows
Mrs NJ L. Mercy Salt Lick; J. r. Trmole' Hazen
b. IT, Lycock, Wyoming
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27
POSTMASTER MCKENNA'S REMOVAL.
THE PROVED BAD MANAGEMENT OF THE LON

ISLAND CITY OFFICE ITS CAUSE
Washington. Aug. 90 (Specia).-1he attention OF
General GARRISON First Assistant Postmaser-General,
was to-day called TO the recent removal OF Postmaster
llcKenna of Long Island City, n. Y, and TO certain
newspaper criticisms of this action as having been
taken without sufficient cause General Clarkson
said
Tho Department was in constant receipt OF COM
plants against Postmaster Mckenna, some OF them
being of serious character. AidavitS were Ior-
warded by reputable patrons of the Office that mai
was delayed in the Office In some instances for more
than week. the afidavits being accompanied by the
letters so delayed and clearly proving careless man
agement of the office. The Department sent trust
worthy inspector there TO make thorough lnVest-
cation and his report showed that the cOHplan.s
were sustained by tho facts, and also thaJ tnero was
a general desire for a change in the 0hce inc post
master had a business Office In New-YOrk CITY, Wnere
he spent a good portion of every day, TO the neSiece
of the postohce and after consideration OF al ING
facts change made for the Improvement Vi
This change General Clarkson added, " seemed
TO have been entirely satisfactory TO the palroDs ot
the office One two Anonymous letierS
against II have been received. but nothing that couu
lie traced to definite source. No reason mas Deen
shown why tine commission should not 90 10 unS
new poStmaster. and evidence has D.0l rceNeu
that Inc appointment ls not entirely satisfactory 10
the people of Long Island city,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27
UNWILLING TO SERVE on THE TEXAS BOARD

UNWILLING TO SERVE On TIT. IF--NAo bO1trSD'
Washington. Aug 26.-It was reported az the Navy
Department to-day that Naval Constructor Bowles
VIM ask 10 be relieved from duty a member Of
the board appointed to examine and report upon tho
plans for the battleship Texas. His motive is said
10 be a desire to forestal any criticism that might
no made based upon the fact that he has already
Committed himself In favor of the construction of the
ship upon the English designs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27

Famed runs-NewYork 8. Washington 0. First base
on errors-Ncw.YOrk 4. Washington . Left on bases
NewYOrk g. Washington 9. First base balls-OG
welch 4. of Haddock >. Struck out-By We'ch 3 by
Haddock Home runs-Slatterv. Three base hits-Con-
Two-base hitsz'riernan Stolen tases-Gore. Sac
rhce hits-COnnOr. Richardson. Welch. Double plays
Richardson Ward and Whitney. Wild pitches addock
/. Umpre-Powers. Time-1 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27
SARArOGA ENTRIES FOR TODAY.

Doubtful starter.
First race at 80 D. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27

The defeat of the st. Louis team yesterday places
the Brdegrooms within ten points of the lead in the
Association The winners yesterday Kansas
City and Cincinnati, none of the Eastern teams playing
Tie record Is Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27

E Ns.s1sas5n ' :....:::S 9 81 g
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-27

There was no change in The standing Of the League
teams yesterday. The fortunate winners were New
York, Boston, Chicago and indianapolis The record
is as follows:
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-06-01
PUBLIC WORK.
Recomm en ndattons TO be Acted Upon
NlnndaK.

iRecomm era dattOns TO be Acted Upon
Monday.
The Board of Public Works met yes
terday and passed the following recon-
mendations, to be submitted to the Coun-
Gil on Monday:
That the Nichols ditch pipe, at West
Lake Park, be laid under the direction OF
the Zanja Committee.
That the petition of Mrs. G. Wilson, to
have the entrance of Mott alley paved,
be granted, and that the Street Superin-
tendent be instr ucted to call on the own
ers of the Wilson block and Natick
| House to arrange to have the work done
under private contract.
That the City Engineer be instructed
| to make an estimate for the grading OF
Third street, between Flower and La
| fayette.
That the ordinance for the opening Of
Sixth street, from Main to Wall, be
passed, and the limits of assessment be
| fixed from Pearl to Santa Fe.
That the petition to have Orange street
graded, between Kip and Alvarado. be
granted.
That work be suspended for the pres
ent which is being done under the ordi-
nance to improve Truman street from
the north line of the city lands to the
north line OF block A, lot l, East Los
Angeles, which was vetoed by the Mayor !;
the came also with regard to Chestnut
street, East Los Angeles.
The work under the ordinance to i'm
prove Macy street, which said ordinance
was returned by the Mayor without
action be continued, as no protest has
been entered against the work.
| That the deeds of j. M. Davis, deciding
certain lands to the city for street pur-
poses, be referred to the City Engineer
to see whether the descriptions are
correct.
That the bid of the Bituminous Lime
Rock Company for paving Sonora street
at 49, cents per square foot be accepted.
That the City Engineer be instructed
to prepare a map for the opening OF
Sixth street, west of Pearl street to
Loomis street to Ward.
Further time was asked in the matter
of the First street grade and in the mat.
ter of the Chavez Canon road through
Elysian Park.