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NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, Keyes here showed the reporter a press despatch to an eferveon paper, stating that Blaine had made a per- sonal explanation on the floor of the House, and read the letters taken from Mr, Mulligan, and he expressed Dis satisfaction with this intelligence and his continued confidence in Biaine.) He further said: ‘1 cannot tell what my second choice will be until have been to Cincinnati, aud the delegates have conferred together. * Lam tor tee best mun, and think Blaine. standing fairly and squarely, is the strongest and best man. Nothing can be said about second choice till we bave Met at Cine nnati, As to Washburne, I deciine to say anything at present. I go for Blaine because I think he is the best man of the lot. He will enthuse the re- ican party more than any other m: and I belie’ to be the undoubted choice of a portion of the republican party in this State. I don’t say that [ am for Bristow for Vice-President; the person I will Support for Vice President will depend very much on ‘he nomination tor President. Jauxs T. Lewis, Columbus (ex-Governor), farmer— It seems to me, judging from conversations with per- Bons generally pretty well posted, aud representing ‘Various views, that republican opinion in this State favors the nomination of Mr. Blaine. Ido not at pres- nt say he is my chvice, but that ho appears the choice the majority of the party in Wisconsin, I do not either, that he isthe best man. 1 wish to state that I am not pledged to any candidate, and I desire to be tree untill can survey the ground tor myselt. 1 will go so far as to stale my present impressions are in favor of Blainc. The views of all of us, howev: y Paina change after we have arrived at Cinci think Conkling and Blaine are probably the best candidates. It is impossiblo to state first and second choice under tho circumstances, 1 think possibly that Bristow’s locality 1s against him; that seems to be the fos impression, and I simply repeat what I bear, ara not well posted; perbaps not so well as yoursell, Bull 1 am, as at present advised, favorable to Blaine. Conkling 1 regard as a stajesman and a great man. There may be other candidates worth supporting, Biaine, it is generally believed, will create more enthu- siasm in tho West thon any other candidate, TMD DISTRICT. Eraram Bownrx, Brédhead, banker and retiged Jumberman—Until within the past few days I wasa Blaine man, Since the Mulligan matter I have not ‘been clear what course ought to be pursued. Blaine is still my first choice, provided he clears himself, and T have a good deal of faith that he will, Under such circumstances I have no second choice, 1 shall bo guided by events, My support will be given to men who will command the strongest support. Bristow has shown he has backbone, but he does not appear so Strong in the West as ho once seemed likely to become. le might strengthen the ticket if nominated tor Vico Conkling is a good man and a statesman, but 1 do not think be is strong inthe West or would draw out the full republican vote. I think well of Wheeler, of New York, whom I ounce met. 1 look on him as asound man witha ¢lear record, but I do not kno he has any show or that he thinks of such a thing, The Blaine investigation, in my opinion, * worked well in bis favor till this Mulligan matter. 1 think Blaine did right to retain his private letters, Tho Mulligan matter may or may not injure. Blaine; until the result I can say nothing. I am undecided. {£ Blaine clears hia record he will bring out a heavy vote. The peoplo will sympathize with him. ‘He ap- pears to have been mado tue object of a systematic plan of persecution, I think that the general impre: Bion at the West is that this persecution of Blaine 1s instigated by the friends of Morton, and perhaps Conk- ling. (The reporterquestioned Mr, Bowen closely trom every conceivable point of view, as to his first and sec- ond choice under ail kinds of supposititious circum- Blances, but was unable to get any nearer than the Above general statoment of his views.) Witiam H. BRrisBans, Arena--The journey in search of Mr. Brisbane was truitless; he had several days be- tore left tor the East, His sentiments had been freely expressed, however, to his neighbors, and were strongly for Baine. He bad told several neighbors , that Blaine was his choice, aad recent developments had not affected his resolution, except to render him cautious in expressing approval of one man more than another. He is understood generally to be willing to Bupport any candidate likely to strengthen the party in the coming contest. He has not named his second choice, and fs not bilieved to have any, desiring to be governed by events at Cincinnatt and the sentiments of lis fellow delegates, . FOURTH DIasTRICT, Epwarp Sanpsexsox, miller, MilWavkee—It is a question of work. The republicans can carry the elec- tion with either Conkiing, slaine or Bristow, but Bris- tow would bo the easiest to elect, and I am to a certain extent a Bristow man for that reason, although I go to the Convention uulettered, and prepared to act accord (ng to what I may see and bear there, Blaine would be @ barder man to elect than Bristow, who in my judg- ment would go in with arush, Conkling would be still harder. There seems to great and growing senti- ment in this city and county in favor of Blaine, and if I Gnd that to'go on increasing 1am not the man. to fly in the face ot ail my constituents and follow delegates and be the only man in the crowd to vote for Bristow. J feel it 16 a questiou of pany and policy, not of men, and [ will sapportthe best mi whoever he is—tne man most hkely to bring out the full republican vote. Invine M, Bray, Collector of Interval Revenue, Mil- ikeo—If my vote would elect the President, I should it to James G, Blaine; but, as it won't, I will sup- Port the man most likely to strengthon the party. I think Blaine, Bristow and Conkling are the strongest men in the party. Ishalldo what 1 can in a proper for Bristow, as I think he is most likely to be lected. Ascoliecctor my motives might be subjected to hostile criticism if I were to take an active part in the contest. Iieel that Bristow is the strongest man, and, if nothing intervenes, shall give him my vote, FIPTH DISTRICT. Cat E. Lewis, woollen manulacturer, Beaver Dam— "My first choice is Blaine. ka man bas been ander a cloud, bat I have always had faith he would come out allright. 1 think he is tho best man, and that he will be tho choice of the party. If anything occurs to pre- vent my giving him my support 1 shall vote only for Buch a man as I think will be sure to receive the strongest support. 1 have not made a second choice, pover having thought it necessary, and considering Biaine certain of the nomination. J. H. Map, Sheboygau, banker—Our ople aro pretty equally divided beiween Blaine and ites: and Bltuough 1 was not personally pledged to Bristow I may vote for him in obed.ence to a resolution passed @t acaucus of our delegates to-night, The Germans are gonerally in favor of Bristow, whom they do not Regard as a politician. SIXTH DISTRICT, Groncr Grimmer, Kewaunee, lumberman—I am for * Blaine tirst choice, but do not desire at present to state my second choice. I think it a matter of policy not to muke any statement on that point now, as affairs may ‘be complicated at Cincinnati by such declarationa. I do Bot object to state that I look upon Blaine and Bristow as the peopie’s candidates, Conkling I regard, to some extent, as a politician. I bave much the same view as to the other candidates I b: heard mentioned. 1am Rot a politician myself and do not desire to say any- ‘thing that may be construed into pledging me to vote for any one. Although | have said Bluine and Bristow aro, in my opinion, the people’s candidates, yet you are not to understand that Bristow is my second choice. Those are the two candidates whom I regard aiperae | with most favor, but which of the two will my first choice “and whether I should aban- don him for the other or for some one cise are matters I cannot finally pass upon tere, In further conversation the delegate stated bap vere while still refusing to do so in so many words, that Blaine might be cunsidered his choico until it becomes demonstrated he cannot be nominated, wheu he should go tor Bris- tow. R. L. Porter, lawyer, Wautoma, author of the Potter law—My choice at first was Binine, but I must con- fess that recent occurrences have shaken my conii- dence somowhat, and | must Know more before saying he 1s still my first choice, If Blaine turns out all right Bristow or Washburne would be my second choice. I would have no objection to the nomination of Conk- ling. I think &@ sound; consistent republican, and should not be greatly disappointed if he were w take a first position. I do not want merely a man who is likely to be a strong candidate, but aman who has a ig record, one who wiil not be obliged to stand up ¢ whole time defending himself against charges. SEVENTH DISTRICT. Joux Comstock, Hudson, binker—What I have to Bay is very brief, My first choice is Biaine, and my second, nct altogether on personal giout but atthe desire of my constituents, is Bristow. If anything should happen that Blaine 18 net nominated I suppose I should go for Bristow. This, however, is in the event of nothing unforeseen occurring. There was a timo when, I must admit, I thought Blaine was out of the eid; but circumstances have cleared up the dificulty, and unless something now takes place he will have my support © Rupp, Rudd’s Mills, lomberman—I am for Blame for first choice, 1¢ nothing takes place not at presen expected, but shall be guided very much by he opinions of my colleagues and what may transpire at Cincinnat. For second cl im quite undecided, it present ised, either Bristow Aot talked with any one on the subject, however. My constituents, so far as! have spoken with them, have expressed no preference tor pecond choice. Personally, I rather ineline to Conkling, but my action is subject Lo advices at Cincinnati, and ‘cannot pledge mysoif one way or the other, RIGHTH DISTRICT. Colonel G. C, Gixty, editor of Chippewa Falls Herald, Chippewa Falls—i was not for Biaine until four Jays 1, Since that time | have determimed, unloss some- 1g unforeseen occurs, {o support Blaine, 1 think @ attack on Him bas been of such an outrageous c acter it cannot fail to draw sympathy and strergth, many who were previonsly undecided wilt turn over and ’opport him. 1 cannot suy anything at present as to second choice. | am of opinion that if there is no homination on the fourth ballot possibly Hayes may be the nominee, [t is impossible to see clearly, how- ever, from this distance, and | do not say positively that Hayes ts my second choice, [ do nov regard Bristow or Wasnburne or any ot the other candidates Bamed as 80 likely to create enthusiasm in the West as Blaine. If Bristow or Washvurne is nominated it is my opinion the State will be jost by 20,900, If Blaine or Conkling or Morton is nominated, 1 think we should besure of carrying the State. Mynoy H. MeCon, lumberman—I am for Blaine, 1 think three-fourths of the iblicans of this State de- tire to sec Binine nominated. Blaine is my first choice and | shall vote tor him right through 80 long as there is any hope of vominating bim. If there is a0 hope I think I should for Hayes, He appears to me the Mrongest canaldate alter Blaine. He Pooks to me hike the coming man. Ho would sweep the West and Northwest. ee IOWA. VIEWS OF THE DELEGATION——BLAINE, HAYES OR CONKLING, + Ortumwa, June 10, 1876, ‘Tho Henatp correspondents have completed their wars through the State, interviewing at their homes the lowa delegates to the Cincinnati Convention, All the deicgates have beon personally interviewed, with the result shown in tho tollowing summary :— DELEGATRS AT LARGE, Jaume F. Witaow, of Fairfield, banker—My free choice for Fresident is James G, Blaine. 1 pave served im Congress withhim. {havea high opinion of his abilities. Next in order 1 would take Hayes and Conkling. Jous T. Stoxz, of Glenwood, lawyer—My first choice is Blaine. I have no second choice yei, but think well of Conkling. Gronos D. Parktya, editor, is for Blaine it it will not place the party on the defensive. For explavations which pow appear possible Bristow would be next in influence to arouse Weste.n enthusiasm. He thinks the Vice Fresideucy will be given to one of the doubt- ful States. He would like Wright or MeCrary, of lowa, if consistent with the general programme. Bmax Paice, formerly member of Congress for three term—I am in favor of Blaine’s nomination. I have been tn Congress with bim, and know him inti- The recent attacks of Mulligan and others upon bis character do not affect mo in tho least. Knowing the gentleman, as I do, personaily, I consider is impossible that he would bo guilty of anything dis- honorable. He has made a splendid public record be- fore the country, and 1 do not see anything to prevent Mr, Blaine’s nomination for the Presidency. ewill have considerable trouble to win the fight. We may put down nearly all the Southern States on the deta i sido, as they will do anything to defeat the repu' ty. Aw to second choice, I am divided Messrs, Conkling and Bristow, The former ts a man of great ability, and I bave no doubt would till the Presi- dential chair with satisfaction to the people. My prof- erence, however, in this connection must be determined upon wy arrival at Cincinnati. FIRST DISTRICT, Frank Hatton, of Burlington, editor of the Hawk- eye—I am tor Conkling as first choice and Bristow as second. Think Biaive would baye to bo too much on the defensive. S. M. Crark, of Keokuk, editor Gate City—My favor- ites are in order of preference: Biaine, Wheeler, Bris- tow. SKCOND DISTRICT. W. T. Snaw, banker—Un all accounts I am decidedly for Blaine. Bristow or Hayes would be my next choice. THIRD DISTRICT. W.G. Dowxax, attorney and ex-member of Con- ess—I am well acquainted with Biaine, and know him to be tried and true. He is the man for the centenpial ear, * A. F. Tiprox, hotelkeeper, regards Blaine as the best man for the Presidency. VOURTH DISTRICT. ‘ J. W. McKxnztm, attorney—t1 think Blaine has held Dis own in recent controversies and perhaps gained something on the other candidates, I have no prefor- ences to override availabihty. Other things being equal I would like Conkling, Iowa snould baye the Vice Presidency. Wright is first. Hayes, of Obio, would be a strong man. J. N. Brusit, banker—I believe Blaine 1 tho people's choice and regret division of party interests, fearing the failure of some might cause a coolness that would jeopardize the ticket in several States. I would prefer Allison, of lowa, for Vice President, FIFTH DISTRICT. E, G. Jouxsox, attorney—Biaine is tne man, 8. T, CoorzR—1 am first for Blaine, and shall do all in my power to secure his nomiation. I think ho is the strongest and best candidate that we could name at Cincinnati, My next choice woula be Bristow. What asplendid ticket we could send before the people it Bristow was induced to accept the nomination for Vico President along with Blaine tor the Presidency, SIXTH DISTRICT. R L. Tatox, of Unumwa, hotelkeeper—I am a Blaine man, with Hayes or Wheeler for second choice. SEVANTH DISTRICT, J. J. Stwapmax, of Osceola, editor—My order of preference for a candidate for President is Blaine, Conkling, Morton. R. C. Wenn, of DesMoines, grocer—Blaine is my first choice and Morton second, 1 Lave no third choice et, us RIGHTH DISTRICT. Jous T. Bauowiy, of Council Bluffs, banker—I am enthasiastic tor Blaine as my first choice. As second choice I preter Wheeler or Conkling. } L. Brooks, of Taylor, banker—I am first for Blaine and then for Morton. I huve no third choico yet, NINTH DISTRICT. A.C. Cann, real estate dealer—Blaine having fully unhorsed bis pursuers is master of the situation. Hayes would be a strong man to go with him. |. D. Hunter, editor—Blaine has completo); pelied all the attacks uron him. Blaine and ‘would make a popular ticket. KANSAS. ‘THE DELEGATION FOR BLAINE, BUT AFTERWARD FOR BRISTOW OR CONKLING. Leavenworth, June 7, 1876. The republicans have held their State Convention at Topeka and elected their delegates to the Nationa! Con- vention. Your correspondent has taken pains to ascer- tain the views of the gentiemen evosen regarding their preferences for the Presidency, and finds that a majority ‘will vote solid for Blaine as their first choice, when, if it should appear that Mr. Blaine has not sufficient strength to secure the nomimation, seven of the ten will cast their ballots for Mr. Bristow. One of the delegates, Mr. 0. H. Sweuvox, of Bur- Mngame, said that some of tho delogation prefer Bris tow to Blaine, but he will vote for tho latter to piease their friends, In speaking with ex-Congressman D. P. Lows, also a delegate and for.a short time Chief Justice of the Tor- ritory of Utab, as successor to Judge McKean, tbat gentioman remarked that “under existing circum- stances Lam for Blaine, with no definite views as to second or third choice.” A. L. Keppex, of Butler county, says that a ticket composed of both Blaine and Bristow would command his support and bo enthusiastically recoivod by the people of Kansas, Judge A. H. Horton, of Atchison, also ticket would vin, being preferable t 4 F. M, Suaw, of Paola, banker, a leading republican delegate, thinks thatthe sentiment of the people of Kansas 18 J. G, Blaine tor President, with Bristow as second choice, and if the Great Unknown should recetve the nomination he could rely upon a large majority in the republican State ef Kansas. A. eA Banta, of Beloit, says that his first choice is Blaine, with no definite views as to a second or third cho! re- jayos thinks this oth ice. P. D. Taacrne, editor of the Lawrence Journal, will ‘on the first baliot vote for Blaine, but aftor that will give the statesman from Maine ouly a lukewarm sup- rt. CEAUS Leuaxp, of Troy, for the sake of preserving ‘unity and harmony in the delegation, says he will vote upon the first bellot for Blaine. * Nall of the republican delegates deny the statement telegraphed over the country by the Associated Press agent to the effect that Mr. J. J. Ingalis, United States Senator from Kansas, is their first choice for tne Vice Presidency, aud that, while recognizing in nim an able and usetul inember of the Senate, they tegard his can- didacy for the second place upon the repubjican Presi- dential ticket us a iarce, Judge T. C. Sears, of Ottawa, jnelines to Blaine and Hayes, being the only delegate who bas meutioned the name of the latter gentleman. From the general tenor ot the remarks made by the different gentlemen composing the republican delega- tion your correspondent 1s led to believe that inthe event of both Blaine and Bristow failing to be nomi- jed the Kgnsas delegates will unite upon either Conkling or Washburae NEVADA. ‘THE REPUBLICAN DELEGATION FOR CONKLING— NEVADA HONORING THE OLAIMS OF NEW ‘YORK. Vininsa City, May 21, 1876, The democratic and republican delegates to the national conventions at Cincinnatl and St, Lous go unpledged. Tho opposing candidates on both sides ‘were mutually recognized as exceptionally strong men, and both the democratic and republican State Central Committees of thisState availed themselves of this fact. to impress upon their dolegations the advisablity of awaiting further developmonts heloro indicating their reupective wishes in the choice of a candidate, THE REPUBLICAN DELEGATION was appointea by the Republican State Central Com- mitteo, and consists of Hon. John P. Jones, United States Senator; Hon. William H. Sharon, United States Senator; Hon. C. N. Harris, of Carson; Frank Bell, of Reno; ex-State Senator R. 8. Clapp, of Ptoch Hon. Thomas Wren, of Eureka Alternates—A. A. Curtis, E. A. Sherman, Hon, C. &. De Long, Hon. R. 8. Mesick, Joseph Maneckton and RH. Rand. It the whole State of Nevada had been searched by a Diogenes for a lifetime it would have been impossible to fled a brace of politicians more closely representing the views of the best elewents in the party of “moral ideas.” With the view of Jaying before your readers the present predilections of the “great unpiedged”’ of both parties, I have sought out toe gentiemen and frankly asked (hem for an evpresion of their views, In most instances by & persoual visit, in a few by correspon- , the representative of tho silver glories of Nevaaa, good hearted, jolly frank, an astute lisicran withal, was outspoken in bis preference nkling. He believed that Conkling represented 1 strongest elements of character in the republican party at@thin timo, and that if nominated ho would bo doubtedly elected by « large majority. His second choice is Bristow, whose business intercsts are close!; 1 Jones and whose political predi- leciions like channel, is equally in favor of Conkling. He was found at the Paiace Hotel, San Francisco, that stupendous monument of Raisto: latest foily and the great white elephant which it has been Sharon's fate to carry for the past eight months. Notwithstanding the unparaileled reverses with which Mr. Sharon has had to’contend since California’s “plack Friday’? in September last, he is still av active, wiry and at times cheertul little body, always pressed for time, but never ancnurteous, RK. &. Guar recentiy expressed a preference for Washburne for his first choice, bat will, doubtless, go after the leading sheep (Jones) when be arrives in Cincinnati, Clapp prides bimmselt on his non-committal qualities: He has ban jnstinets of the politician without the necessary dipiomacy to conquer a success in the profession, People who know him best predict that be will be jound squarely committed to Conkling Seace Hanns, of ‘Uareon, anothor gentleman of tho al o ital order, to me:—I raelt Ron-comm: r, said consider my: unpledged and in good faith propose to remain so watt! T reach the Convention. In cases where States instructed their delegates it is a maticr tor legitimate Speculation as to the probable chances of different can didates. Where. on the other hand, the delegations are purposely lett unpleaged, they should remain 0 until perfeet information enabies them to muke up their minds. So furasl am concerned, | propose to sec a8 little jobbery as_ is possible in the Convention. The people want a fresh, unbiassed nomination. From a source entitled to credit I hear Judge Harris is do- eidedly in favor of Bristow for first choice and Blaine for second. The developments on the morning of the Corvention will have a decided effect in shaping this gentleman’s opinions. FRayk Buu. guys:—Bristow is my first choice; 1s for my second it is not settled, but think it will be Blaine, with Morton for third. Of course my whole action will be governed by circumstances after arriving at Cineimnat. Tuomas Wrex is absent in the East, and I have been unable to reach him directly. His friends assure me he is also for Conkling for first choice, Blaine for second and Morton for third choice. The republican delegation of Nevada will doubtless vote as a cuit in the Convention, and with the natural predilections of the majority in Javor of Conkling. UNWRITTEN HISTORY. WEED. Linsrty Haut, Crawrorpvitte, Ga., Juno 9, 1876. To rng Epiron or tuk HERaLD:— I have noticed, in a late issue of your paper, an ar- ticle by Hon, Thurlow Weed, entitled ‘‘An Unwritten Chapter of History,” in which Mr. Weed gives a “narrative of how the Hrratp’s influence was obtained Jor President Lincoln's administration.” Alter re- |, lating the incidents which preceded his arrival at Mr. Bennett's mansion on the Heights, the following sen- tences occur :— “Wo then walked for halt an hour around the grounds, when a servant came and announged dinner, Tho dinner was ao frugal one, dur- ing which, until the fruit was served, wo held general convorsation, 1 then frankly informed bim of the object of my visit, closing with the remark that Mr. Lincoln deemed it more important to secure the Herasp’s support than to obtain a victory in the fold, Mr. Bennett replied that the abolitionists, aided by whig members of Congress, bad provoked a war, of the danger ot which he had been warning the country for years, and that now, whon they were reaping what they bad sown, they had no right to call upon him to help them out of a difficulty that they haa deliberately brought upon themselves, bi “I listened without interruption for ten minutes toa bitter denunciation of Greeley, Garrison, Seward, Sum- nor, Giddings, Phillips and, myself, as having, by irri- tating and exasperating the South, brought the war upon the country, I then, in reply, without denying or attempting to explain any of his positions, stated the whole question from our standpoint, I informed’ him of facts and circumstances within my own knowledge showing conclusively the deliberate desigu of severing the Union to prevent Ca‘ifornia from coming into the Union as a_ freo State, I gave him the then unknown particulars of an interview of Messrs, Toombs, Stephens and Clingman, members of Congress from Georgia and North Carolina, with General Taylor. The object of that interview was to induce General Taylor, a Southern man and slave- holder, to veto the bill permitting California to enter the Union as a free State, It was a stormy interview, with threats of disunion on one hand and of hanging on the other. The facts were communwated to Senator Hamlin, of Maine, and myself within ten minutes after the inter view closed.” 1 put the last part of this extract in italics, It is the only matter in this “chapter of history” that I wish at this time to notice; and the only notice I wish to take of itis to assure Mr. Wood and all your readers that no such interview of Messrs, Toombs, Clugman and myself ever took place with General Taylor. How he and Mr. Hamlin could have been informed within ten minutes after of the particulars of an interview which never occurred I do not know; but I do know I never asked General Taylor to voto any bill whatevor during his administration. I know also, and the records show it, that the bill permitting California to enter the Union as a free State did not pass Congress until after General Taylor’s death; I do, moreover, know that I and my colleague, Mr. Toombs, favored the admission of California asa free State under her then constitution during the whole of that stormy ses- sion. This the records will also show. We never ised an objection toshe admission of California on account of her anti-slavery constitution. In one of the stormiest debates I ever heard in the House of Repre- sentatives my colleague, Mr. Toombs, said:—‘We do not oppose California on account of the anti-slavery clause im her constitotion. It was her right, and Tam not prepared to say that she acted uuwisoly in its exercise; that is her business.’” What he and I maintained was that the samo rights which the freo people of California had exercised for themselves in forming their constitution | baa be equally secured to the free people of other Territories of the United States when they came to form their constitutions. vh How far this portion of Mr. Weed’s narrative may have influenced the course of the Hsranp toward Mr Lincoln’s administration I know not, but I do most sol- emnly protest against its being received as a correct item in the history of this country. . ALEXANDER H, STEPHENS, RHODE ISLAND SENATOR. Newport, June 12, 1876, ‘Tho State Legislature will convene here to-morrow for the purpose of electing a United States Senator. Senator Anthony's re-election is assured, he being almost unanimously nominated at the May session of the Legislature. ACOIDENTALLY KILLED. Baivosrrort, Conn,, June 12, 1876, George Ledward, aged about forty years, and well known from his connection with the Rhode Island Granite Works, of Westerly, R. I., was instantly killed here this afternoon, his head being crushed between car bumpers. THE M’DOWELL SUICIDE, , Yesterday morning Coroner Woltman held an inquest in the case of R. T. McDowell, the young man who committed suicide at bis residence, No. 19 Kast Forty- sixth street, the night before last, by shooting himeelt in tho head with arevolver, The first witness called by the Coroner was Mrs, McDowell, mother of tho deceased, who testified as follows reside at No, 19 East Forty-sixth street; deceased had been in il! health for over a month; be was attended by Dr. Luske, of Thirty-fourth street, who told me about a yoar ago to be careful of him, as he was very likcly to have lung complaint; for the past four woeks be appeared low spirited about losing his piace, and the place did not suit bim; be wanted to go to sea, and bowrd the Wiiliam Dolson to Porto Rico; | ca fo be sent home; be went to church y: day morning; from there be went to Mrs. McChesn house, No, 9 Kast Forty-sixth street, and took dinper, after which be went wth the family to Harlem an returned home at s:x o’clock; on his return ho told of bis trip to Hsrlem; he also told me of s: friends he did not wish to sec; he then went to his room to prepare for toa; be returned and went on the front stoop, but shortly alterward wentto his room; heard the gia shos and went to bis room; found him lying on the floor dead; my busband has been jo the lunatic asylam Cartas tee past sixteen yeurs and is there now. ‘br. J. W. Ranney, ot No. 17 Kast Forty-sixth strect, was noxt called, and testified to having been summoned to see the deceased; found him lying on the floor 1 a pool of blood; a revolver was at his fect; he was dead; exammed the body and tound that the skull had been pierced; he was informed that a servant girl in the employ of Sheridan Shook saw the deceased come toward the window of his room and raiac a pistol to his head. The jury aftor hearing the above testumony revurned with the following v.rdict:—That the doveased came to his death by a pistol shot wound, inflicted by himself while laboring under temporary aberration of mind. THE EICHENBRODT iNQUEST. An inquest was held yestorday by Coroner Croker, in the case of the female infant of Mary Eichenbrodt, sup- posed to have been destroyed by its mother immedi- ately after birth. * Dr. MeWhinnie, Deputy Coroner, testified that he had made an autopsy on the body of the deceased and that be was anable to iy whether the child was killed or died at the moment of its birth, bat would infer that the lattor was the case. ‘The jury rendered a verdict In accordance with these facts and the accased mother was discharged. Tho motl is a servant girl only recently arrived in the country from German: FIRE IN EAST HOUSTON STREET. Yesterday afternoon a fire ocourred at No. 132 East Houston street, occupied as a tailor shop and dwelling by E. Langer. “Damage to stock and building, $1,000. SPARRING, The adjourned sparring match between George Rooke and Steve Taylor, which was to have taken place at Hill's did not come off, neither of the emit rh ed an eppearance. Joo Gouern and Jos Goss, however, had a sst-to, which was much enjoyed | by the JUNE 13, 1876.—TRIPLE SHEET. ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS REPLIRS TO THURLOW’ YACHTING. Regattas of the Seawanhaka and Williamsburg Clubs To-Day. mnt THE CENTENNIAL RACES. Final Programme of the International Sail- ing Contests in New York Waters. The ocean scbooner race of the Séawanhaka Yacht Club will be sailed to-day outside Sandy Hook.. The prizes for this race aro offered by the flig officers of the Seawanhaka Yacht Club, with a view to further the Principal aim, of their club by increasing the pro- ficiency of yachtsmen in handling their yossels. The regatta is open to schooners belonging to the New York, Eastern, Brooklyn, Boston, Atlantic and sea- Wanhaka Yacht clubs and will bo governed by the sailing regulations of the Seawanhaka Yacht Club (with tine allowance), under the supervision of their Rogatta Committeo, Messrs, M. Roosevelt Schuyler, James H. Elliot, L, De Forest Woodruff, ©. Wyllys Botts and Thomas 8. Young, Jr. Each of the competing yachts must, as far as possible, be stcered by her owner or by an amateur member of the club from which she enters, Tho schooners will be divided into two classes, as follows :—First class, those measuring moro than ninety fect over all; second class, those measuring ninoty foet and under, Owner’s measurement will be | received for ail vessels not belogging to the Seawanhaka Yacht Ciub, and in case a question arises concerning the measurement of any boas it will be measured by thut club, There will be one prizo in each class in whish two yachts start, and a second prize in each class in which four or more yachts start. THE COURSE will be trom buoy No. 5, off Sandy Hock, twenty miles to windward and return, if the wind permit's, or twonty miles to leeward and return, Yachts will pass Detween the judge's steamer and the buoy gong out and coming home, and at these ports the time will be taken. Afler starting the yachts the steamer will pro. ceed to the turning point, where a buoy will be an- | chored, yhich all yachts must round, leaving it on tho starboard band, Should any yacht reach the home buoy (No. 5, off Sandy Hook) in advance of the judges? steamer she must pass within 100 yards of it, and the owner shall take the time when the buoy bears duo southwest, reporting the samo immediately alter the Fave to the Regatta Committes. ° THR START 5 will be a flying one, and the signals, which will be given from the judges’ steamer, will as follows :— For preparatory signal, a prolonged blast of the wlis- | tle and lowering of tho club flag, Fifteen min. utes later, for the start, the same signals will be repeated. Fifteen minutes will be allowed for cross- ing the line, Should any yacht be delayed in crossing within the limit of time she shall be permitted to join | in the race, and the time of tho signal given at the ex- piration of the limit will be considered as her time of starting. All yachts in the race: will fly their private signal from tho iain peak, The following yachts have entered for the rozatta:— PIRST CLASS SCHOONERS. Rambler....W. H. Thomas Idlor..... 8. J. Colgate ht.C. J. Osborn Tidal Wave... W. Voorhis ..R. Stayvesant SKCOND CLASS SCHOONERS, ..N. Kane Triton JA. Thayer axwell 1. Swan Clay are fortunate 1p having such brillant entries and should they be favored with a stiff breeze thore will be one of the finest regattas of the season. ‘fhe Dreadnaught will make her first appearance since hor alterations and her scgeeamarran will be watched with much curiosity, ‘ho meeting of the Idler and Palmer on an outsido course 1s also an event that will attract a gvod deal of attention, in view of the selection of the representative of the New York Yacht Club in the coming contest with the Countess of Dufferin. Inthe absence of the Comet tho second class ought to moke a very exciting Tace as several are very closely matched. The steamer Cyclops will accompany the race and will leave the Battery at seven o’cluck, A, M. WILLIAMSBURG YACHT CLUB, Tho sixth annual regatta of the Williamsburg Yacht Clab will be sailed to-day over the regular course, ‘The yachts will start (rom the club house, foot of Eagle street, Greenpoint, and wili sail to and around the Stepping Stone Buoy and return. Considerable inter- est i# excited in this regatta as two or three new open race boats, built to compete in the Centennial regatta will make their début on this occasion. ‘he following is a complete list of entrios for the re- gatta:— CABIN YACHTS, al Names. Owners, Fu In Choster Arthur. +0, Southwick... 0 W. J. Cromwell. . 0 . v 6 0 o 88 OPRY YACHT Commodore Reev 0 H. D, Billard, 0 0 0 0 RR TS. Plack and Luck (new)... Vice Com. Schmidt. 0 ‘Aruul Dodger (new)...-H. Haman . 6 8 0 Inspector (new). 0 Rosina,...... 10 J. N, Lanshicr. 8 @. J. 01 8 The steamer Wyoming will accompany the yachts round th course, ‘THE CENTENNIAL REGATTA, A meoting of the Regatta Committee appointed by the United States Centennial Commitice to arrange a sories of international regattas, open to all yachts Of regularly organized clubs, was held yesterday after- noon in the office of Mr. George L. Kingsland, on | Broad street. The programme as originaliy adopted | embraces threo days’ racing, as follows:—First day, | Jane 22, a regatta over the New York Yacht Club course, open to all yachts, a8 above, of fifteen tons and upward; second day, Friday, June 23, a regatta in New York Bay, open to all yachts as above, of iiftecn tons ana under, over a triangular course not excecding twenty-five miles; also a regatta for steam yachts over acourse te be decided upon hereafter, not exceeding forty miles; third day, Monday, June 26, a rogatta from New York to Cape May and return, open to all yachts, as above; of fifteen tons and upward. In the first and second regattas yachts will be divided into classes, with time allowance based upon the moan length and breadth, In the third regatta there will be two classes for schooners and one for eloops, without allowance of timo. A certificate of measurement must accompany every entry. The owner’s measurement will be considered sufficient unless protest: is made, In such case the committee reserve the right io ro- measure. The medal and diploma of the International Exbvdition of 1876 wilt be awarded by the Unitod States Centennial Commission to the winner in each class in the sbove regattas, Additional prizes in silver will be awarded by the committee. In pursuance of the abovo programme iseued pb; Messrs. G. L Kingsland, Commodore of the New York Yacht Club; John 3, Dickerson, Commodore of the Brooklyn Yacht Clab; John M. Forbes, Commodore ot tho Eastern Yacht Club; 5. Nichoisen Kane, Viec Com- modore of the New York Yucht Club, W. L. Swan, Scawanhaka he Club, and W. TT. Garner, New York ie , the meeting was held yesterday. After some preliminary business the follow ing gentlemen were appuinied on committees to man- Pan each day's regatty jt day-—G. 1. Haight aod wip Schuyler, New York Yacht Clab; D. Brovklyn Yaebt' Club; R. D, Tucker, Easteri Cid; 0. Cromwell, Seawanbaka Yacht Club, gentleman not yor named, from the Atlantic Yacht Club, Second day—John ML. Sawyer, Brooklyn Yooht Club; 0, Cromwell and M_Roosovélt Schuyler, Seawan- haka Yacht Club, and ©. T. Lippitt, Avante Yacpt Cinb. Third day—G. 1, Haight, York. Yacht Cinb; D. 8. Hines, brooklyn Yaent Club; G. 8, Salton- stall, Eastere Yacht Club; M. R. Schuyler, Sewanhaka Yacht Clab, and a member of the Atiantic Yacht Club: not yet named, Tho entries must be made by noon on the day preceding tho rogatta to G, L. Haight, No, 50 Broad street, forthe first and third days, and J. M. Sawyer, No. 85 South street, tor the second day. After Feige J the above preliminaries Mr. J. M Sawyer, the chairman of the sub-committes on second day’s bee) offered the following report, which was ace cepted :— REPORT OF SECOND REGATTA, The committee appointed by th nial Commission invite a free entry of all yacht: to any regularly organized yacht clab in the wor for competition ‘the following prixes for the race :— aie eat and diplomas ton of 1876 will be awarded by the nial Commission winner in each class, Also a in silver will be mittee, yr fed by tho Centennial Regatta Com: RULES AND REGULATIONS. Cuassirication.—First class, all cavin sloops ander 15 tous, cia Rew ‘Yorn Veuts Club mossarement, 1» aeane class, ym yuolits over 2 t mean le Me ire clase, all: open che ‘of 30 feet menn length and ander, Fourth class, all open yachts eatrying pleasure or working 8. riting and Gled with the chairman of Mm No. % South street, w ', betore twel ‘elock dane 22, vt must contain actaal measarement of the yacht entering over Cbd Be ine, \igeewt by the mess. urer's ceriiBeate of the to which the yachts belong. SIGNALS — fly at the peak tho signal of the elub trom whieh she ts — Distinguish nambers will be assigned to ench it entered, and owners and capt will soo thi tty dee placed in the centre of the mat shove the rest , Raw umbers may be procured from J. M. hawyer, No. 65 ‘batlé.—Th:re will be no restrictions as to sails for iret Class. Second and third elass to cars Fourth class will be restricted to work but may jib and mainsail only. fng jib and main he start will be @ flying o: il anchor in the cove to nd Yaeht Clab House on State |, and be pre- Pitted to cross the line between the j oat and club Ouse ab cleven A. M. sharp and must cross the line within by Sane alter the gun fired for their class. for fh nt ond yun for first and fourth we classes to st minutes. An: ten minutes mn st. ny had passed ten minutes alt County —Krom stakeboat 0 to and arvund Kevout olf and around a stakebout off Buy # stak boas off Ro atakobout, keepin: ®% will bo based on length only for nll oue-hall of overhung included in measurement, The allowance will be two minutes to the foot in Bautast axp M Any tirst class yacht shite 1 forfeit ail claim’ to th berof men. In the seco! there xhall be no restrictions as men, except booming out ballast, whieh will not be allowed. M EMENT. Owner's moasurement, certified by the ing ae measurer of his club, will be received tor all yachts enter- ing, but in case a i ng the mensure- by the committee, DNS, . buoy or tag used to mark out all claims to the prize, except as BA A yacht souchin, the ‘course shall for! specified below. Anchoring will be allowed during the rac, but no moans © Propel a yacht except sal. by the Regatta Com- so Tew Judges immodiately wfter the regutta and, if required, re ‘need to writing, ‘The Judges, if in thelr discretion the char; 10us, suall appoint an early day for i hearing itn y one p e ) hall yppenr Yachts on the port tack must invariably give way to those on tarboard tack, and in ull cases where a donbt of the possibili n the port tack weathering the one on the all exist the yn ho port tack e way. Ifthe othor yacht kee ree and rn » her the owner of the yacht on the compelled to pay all the dar prize. Any yacht bearing away or altering her course to leeward, aud thereby competting another yneht to bear away to avoid collint Ii torfeit ull claim’ to the prize, exoopt when hing % windward shore, bug | gether, with « free wind, and so close to each | the wenthermost cannot bsar away cloar af tho would be in danger or stakeboat, such ht, on being requested to bear away, is im- will forfeit all mtothe prize cht n . however, in | as tho one sho hails, if iz in contne ng & boat or buoy, the yacht nearer thereto shall be considered the headmusé boat, und should anyother yacht that ts in the regatta or yacbt noarer any mark, boat or buoy, tot mark, boat or boy, thé yacht xo Compelling eit all claim ¢ prize, und her owner shall pay damages that may ovenr ‘ther ‘the yacht so compelled to touch a mark, voat of buoy, shall not suffer any penalty bois et , ‘nehts going free must invariubly give way to those b: the wind on elther tek. wits ¥ i A-tull programmo, embracing the aboyo directions, will bo printed amd forwarded to ownérs of competing { yacnis, COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB, The annual regatta of the Columbia Yacht Club bas been postponed until Tucsday, June 27. It is desired that the new club house shall be in readiness for guests at the regatta, THE SCHOONER YACHT VESTA, Mr. 8. Miils, the owner of the Vesta, has returned fron Europe, having left his yacht at Southampton, where she is being repaired. Mr. Mills reports that they had a very rough trip across, being kept under foresail and forestaysatl nearly all the trip. On arriving at Southampton he found the yacht leaking slightly about the centre board trunk, and took her to a yacht builder ordermg him to take out a portion of the skin and find out what was the matter. Mr. Mills then went up to London, On his return he found his yacht entirely gutted, the builder having evidently determined to make a good job. Mr, Mills asked him if he could have the repairs completed in throe weeks and was in- formed that “He would be lucky if they were done in three months.” The yacht 1s suill in the hands of tho builder at Southampton, but will probably be finished in acouplo of weeks, She has been newly decked, and in fact, ueariy rebuilt inside, YACHTING NOTES. The following named yachts passod Whitestone, Long Island, yosterday:—Columbia, N.Y.Y.C., Mr, Lester Wallack, from New York, for Stamtord, Coun. ; Dread- naught, N.Y.Y.C., Mr. C, J, Osborne, from Shelter Island for New York; Pearl, ‘trom the Eastward for New York. ‘ The British auxiliary screw yacht Norseman, Cap- tain Harvey, {rom England via Madeira, en route for Philadelphia, arrived at Bermuda on the 2d of Juno with her owner, 8. C. Piatt, Esq., M. P., and threo friends. She sailed again on Sth inst, for Philadelphia, whence she will proceed to New York, Boston, Halifax and home, ~ The Norseman is an iron yacht of 206 tons, with all modern improvements, She was built by Measrs, Lairds, and Jaunchod im September last, The British schooner sailing yacht Helen, Captain Batley, trem Cowes, also en route for Philadelphia, ar- rived at the port of Hamilton, Bermuda, on June 2, with ber owner and friends, and will visit Boston, Halifax and Quebec on her way home, Sho is a wooden vessel. TROTTING AT FLEETWOOD PARK. Arelect party from the Ninth ward of this city en- Joyed, or, rather, tried to enjoy, an afternoon's trot- ting at Flectwood Park yesterday. The sport began with a sweepstake at $20 each between T. Simmons’ Darby, T. Loundes’ Oyster G:rl, M. Batley’s Lizzie, 8. Wilson’s J. H. B., G. Chicken’s Major, M. Dixon's | Panic and R. Smith’s Blind Boy, of which only Darby. J. L B,, Lizzie and Blind Boy responded to the judges’ call, with Blind Boy the favorite over the field at the odds of 10 t06, The first heat showed that Darby was | the only horse m the race with any pretensions for speed, ho being able to distance all the others had Sim- mons 80 wished. As it was, only J, H. B. manaced to save his distance, Two other heats were then trotted, both of which Darby won with the greatest ouse. After the above race a match was made between Smith’s Blind Boy and Bailey's Lizzie, the Boy being the favorite at 10 to 5. To make the match look well Smith dropped a heat to Lizzie, but as she could scarcely be got to trot in better time than threo min- ules Mr. Sinith went about his business in the next heai, and opened such a gap that Lizzie had to run to her distance, which, being contrary to rule, the judges declared her distanced, and thus decided the ‘match. The following is a summary of both trots:— Fiextwoop Park, June 12.—Sweepstakes of $20 each; mile heats, best three in five, in harness, RNTRIES, T. Simmons’ br. g. Darby F, Loundes' br. m. Ovster Gi G, Chicken's b. g. Major. M. Dixon’s b. g. Panic... rs Time, Quarter. Mile, First heat. 243Y Second heat 8:08 Third heat. hy 1:23 6 same Day.—Mateh $—~; milo heats, bost three in five, in harness. R, Smith's b. g. Blind Boy. M. Bailey's gr. m. Lizzie. TIME, Quarter, Hel. : Mile, First heat.. 46% 1s 3:04 Second heat 4 1:4 2:52 AMERICAN JOCKEY CLUB. OF THE SPRING MEETING AT JEROME PARK. Five races aro on the card for to-day, and there is no doubt that tho running will be good. Tho pool selling Inst night at the various places where that kind of busincss is done throughout the city was qnite brisk. The following are a few of tho sales that took place at the rooms of the Amoriean Jockey Club, cor. ner of Twenty-sixth street and Madison avonue, ‘THR FIRST RACK, Parse $500, for two-year-olds; those by untried horses or out of untried mares allowed three pounds; i{ both untried, allowed five pounds, The winner of the Javenile Stakes fve pounds extra. Half a mile, Adonis, 105 Ibs. 6 Orion, 107 Ibs. Mignon, 107 Pr.mrose, 107 Ibs. Purse $500; three pounds; if four years ol years or upward, twelve pounds, Sunburst, 97 Ibe. Partnership, Lulu B., 92 Ibs, tbs. say esta FUTH DAY it jeunes et seven ia; ive One tile and a halt, 1a a THIRD RACK, Sweepstakes for maidens, all ages, $80 each; half forfeit, with $600 added; the second to save his stake, If four years oid, allowed throe ; Wf five years or upward, seven pounds One Ee eon hy WH serves 6 Yorkshire Laws, 96 Ibe, 20 Invoied, 110 ibs, 12 V: clona, 97 Ibs, eS A tals a a eae 5 each, half forfeit, with $1,000 added; the seeond horse to receive $300 out of the siakes, Two miles ant a half James A., 108 tbs... 10 - - = - Ascension, 105 tbs.. 1h 8s — — — = Chesapeake, 108 ibs. 25 25 20 20 20 2 Jo Cerns, 108 los... 7 8S o—- = = = Field. — ey 2 os aL vapTt RACE. Hanaicap steeplechase, purse 700, of whieh $100 to the second horse; entrance free. Three horses, the property of dillerent owners, to start, or no ra About two and a half miles, starting at the point f siariiog races of three-quarters of a milo, and running hl. Any number of horses can be entered by tne owner. Trouble, 160 UW voint Blank, Herimione, 135 tbs. . Stanford, 154 Ibs, Weasel, 138 lbs, T 5 Resolute, 146 Ibe, Risk, 198 Ibs... now Warlike, 155 Ips.. 1 6 CREEDMOOR, MILITIAMEN OF THE SECOND BRIGADE PBACTIS- ING FOR THE MARKSMAN’S CUP CONTESTS, The Second brigade turned ont a strong detachment for rifle practice at Creedmoor yesterday. Colonel Unbvekant, of the Eleventh regiment, was in command, and the regiments represented were the Eleventh, 125 men; Ninth, 170 men, and Seventy-first, 107 men, forming a total of 402 men. Brigadier Genoral Vilmar and staff! were also present, The weather was decidedly unpleasant during the day. A cbiiliness pervaded the atmosphere, and a heavy rain set in shortly bofore noon, which made it neccessary to stop firing for about two hours, In spite of these drawbacks some very good scores were made at 100 and 150 yards, and a consider- ablo number qualified to shoot at 300 ana 400 yards. ‘The following are the scores:— Captam E Captain Colonel Unbekant. Lieutenant Larch Captain Marre: Private Hail... Drymimer Cole, Drummer Coughlin. Lieut. Col. Montgomer Corporal Fincke Private Roy Sergeant 1 Private Didway. Corporal Engie. Sergeant Stearns, Captain Hussey Private Fielding Names, rds. | Drummer Cochrane. 65 5 5) 25/5 444 3} 20] 45, Sergeant Vosburgh. 45 45] 23/43 4 5 4] 20/43 Corporal Sherwood, 525 4] 20/5 245 4] 20] 40 Sergeant Steele, 2835/1612 5 43 4} 18] 34 Sergeant Whit 8 5 3 5! 20/5 300 5} 13) 33 Private Durand, 43.4 0] 10/3 4 42 3! 16] 32 Lioutenant Mun 3884) 17/3 53 2 2) 14] a1 Captain Webber 443 4/ 15/0 5 6 3 2) 15) 30 Private Allison 422 2] 15/2 3 2 4 4} 16-30 Private Duns 8643) 15/2304 5) A] 20 Sergeant Mil 3344] 19/2304 0) 9] 28 5 55 4! 22100320) 5] 27 253 3117/2340 0) 9) 26 3. Wy 0430] 12/2044 3] 13] 25 Private MeCantil , 0.8.8 3] 14/5 40 20) 11} 25° Private Bertine 0 5 0 05 3 6] 18} 25 400 Gd Names. Yards, Yards. [Pirt Golonel Hitchcook. 5 5 23] 44 Corporal Hocker. ty 4 20) 43 Private Nordbrook,...|4 3 | 20) 40 Sergeant Pihet, 5 | 2313 ij Major Pryer.. 2/4 4 18) Corporal Miller. ‘3 4 13] Corporal Jeffrios......|3 3 17 Private Jobnson. . 3 i+ 16 Private Marcotte,.....|5 5 19) Corporal Smith...... 14 4 17 Captain Tallman... |t 4 16 Licutenant Kennedy. .|4 8 14 Private Lang. 3 3 15} Private Draper, 2 16) 5 3 Seen Pe AMON OOCHSCUOSCHE SHE GMEGE OO CH HERERO E CEE PR RR ORE COR EO ARNE OOH OEORON MOORE R ORE ITO ROR RO ORE REO RE SON ERECT ROCIO RIE ORO ORO ORO RRO ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee EES ENSESBEBSRSSESERESELSSSeezs FER ROO EI ORONO ORC RNR OR ORO R RR RRS as Sto OER OIC MIS OH WON IORI OE ROC ORE CRORE BW WS me ROMO OOHOCH SEEN CHOSE SECH DESO EHO RD os 2 4 3 3 Private Barton... we 3 8 Captain Japha, , 3 3 3 8 Private Zovttler,. 03 3 4} Sergeant Engl 4 5 9] Private Brown........(3 3 4 iy Lieutenant Gilford, 23 10 n I i3 0 3 13 33 b 3 iL 93222) 4 16] 25 03034 3 19) 2 22423) 3 12} 25 Sergeant Rizor... 3233 5 3 i] 25 Private Campbell. 0233 4) 12/8 | 13] 25 Sergeant Martin 02082) 3 | 18] 25 BRIG. 300 Names. Yai Captain Webb ....... J4 44 Colonel Van Wyek. ....]5 44 Major Orvis... 354 Captain Scott, $22 General Vilmar 3332 Laeutenant Gilse: 2434 sd BILLIARDS, | SLOSSON BEATS SEXTON BY A scont oF 600 TO 236-—A SURPRISE FOR BILLIARDISTS, ‘The fourth game of the tournament series took place at Irving Hall last night betweon George Slosson and William Sexton. To the surprise of every one Slosson won tho game by 364 points, Sexton's fricnds hardly knew what to make of the occurrence They bote played badly op the start, but Siosson, by three con | secutive runs of 99, 78 and 112 in the middle of the game, took a jead that secured him the game. The betting was four and fivo to one in Sexton’s favor, and some bets wero laid that he would win by 200 points, ‘THE GAME, . Sexton won the bank for the lead, but failed to score from the string, Slosson marked ub 39 points on nie wire for his first play. He began in a spirited manner, . making a number of very pretty shots The thirteenth shot was a follow on the cushion, gathering the bails — nicely, Sexton went in for a bad miscue and scored nothing. Slosson made 4 pomts on his next play. Sexton. made his first count im the third imning and continued till he made 14: points, when he missed an easy slot around the table, The fourth inning brought nothing to either player, Tho pluying continued uninteresting up to the cighih inning, when Slossou put together 36 point, One of his shots was a massé, beautilully exocated. This ran gave him 73 to Sexton’s 20 on even innings. The lat. ter regained 84 points of his Jost ground in the next mning, retiring on a very simplo two-oushion abot, Stosson worked the balls upto 68% pointson hw next lay, turning his Orst handred with Sexton 77 points ehind him, The game stood :— KLOS8ON, 181; BEXTOS, From this point up to the twenty-! toning the playing was stupid. Sexton opened the twenty-fith inning with batt a dozen points, Slosson closed it with the best run made so far ‘n the game. In starting he found the balls in good positiun, and by careful play kept them well in hand, with an occasi gathering shot, untilhe made 99 puints This put him om hie fourth hundred, with Sexton 6 points short of finishin; his second, The Inttor made but two on his nox play, and Slosson rolied up another run of 78, which cave him abig lead on Sexton. Tho game how stood :—Slosson, 485; Sexton, 195, Sexton madoa solitary point on opening the twenty-seventh tnping, and Siosson closed with another and larger run than before. For the first time in the evening more than 100 \ shots were made = Slosson wis loudly lauded on reaching his hundredth shot, Ho made 12 more, and “slipped up’? on a draw. This gave him sach @ lead as to «almost ensure him the 1t left him just 100 poimts to mako a) Sexton had 404 between him and victory. An ocean sional good shot was the only hfe of the game for sev. eral innings ‘The three good rans by Slosson brought up bis average to more thin 18, but subsequent bad play broaght it down again. The play from this porns ‘was ordinary to the thirty-seventh inning, when Slop son pat in 28, leaving him bat 33 pol to go Sexton got 8 on bis next mning and Slosson ran the game out Howson. 30h, 0, 0, 8.0, 5, 26, 58, 2, 4,1, 5, 0, 16, Slorson + 0, 0, 8. 0, 5, 1, 4,1, 20,1, 8, 9, 10, 9, 0, 1, 99, 78, 112, 13 }1,°2,"8, 7, 1, 4,7, 28, 33—600, Average—15 15-19, Sexton—0, 0, 14, 1, 8, 0, 1, 4 , 1, 34, 11, i, 68, 3, 5,14 0,52; 14,0, 0,6, 21,8 a's G Ho, 4 8 AO, gato, ‘Avorage—6 +19, DALY V8. CYRILLE DION, ‘The Orst nigh’s play in the match betwoon Cyrille | Dion and Maurice Daly, 2,000 points up, fora stake of $2,000, came of at Tammany Hall inet hy The game, according to agreement, is into four sessions; 500 points to bo mado cach evening. At the close last by & score of 563 \ 9, ‘The ta it the evening was made by Daly. his phe pred ange 3, aeent We put egsant 1s po i ‘d siae cushions, ‘The following ts the score: — . ©. “Dion—5 1y 2 1), 04}, 3, 8% & 4 6 6 3, 6, nics Ts aes PAA ‘Average, 10 10-49, aa

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