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Title: New York by sunlight and gaslight : a work descriptive of the great American metropolis ; its high and low life; its splendors and miseries; its virtu
Year: 1882 (1880s)
Authors: McCabe, James D., 1842-1883.
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Publisher: New York : Union Publishing House
Contributing Library: Columbia University Libraries
Digitizing Sponsor: The Durst Organization

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elledand sodded with turf Buildings for the use of theassociation and marksmen are erected within thegrounds, and at the extreme end of the lawn thirtyiron targets are placed, giving any desired range from50 to 1200 yards. At various intervals are placed arunning deer target, a tramp or moving mantarget, and a ringing target, in the last of which abell is rung when the centre is struck. A fine clock-faced wind dial is placed at a conspicuous point toshow the marksmen the direction of the wind, andnumerous flags and streamers are planted along therange for the same purpose. Frequent shooting matches are held at Creedmoorduring the year, and draw large crowds from NewYork, Brooklyn, and the surrounding country. Thescene at such times is very brilliant, as the ladiesattend the matches in large numbers, and take great 528 NEW YORK. interest in the sport. All the proceedings are regu-lated by a fixed code of rules, a violation of whichsubjects the offender to a forfeiture of the privileges
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CRBBDHOOR RIPLB of the range. Each regiment of the National Guardof New York and Brooklyn is required to practise atthe Creedmoor range several times during the year, AMATEUR MARKSMEN. 529 and prizes are awarded the best marksmen on suchoccasions. The object of the Rifle Association is to improvethe skill of its members in the use oi fire-arms. Anyperson of respectability may enjoy the privileges ofthe range upon payment of a small sum and compli-ance with the rules. The range is very popular withamateurs, and some of the most skilful shooting inthe country may be witnessed here. 530 NEW YORK. CHAPTER XXXVI. BAR-ROOMS. AKRESTS FOR DRUNKENNESS AND DISORDER—NUMBER OF LICENSED BAR-ROOMS—THE DRnOC*ING CAPACITY OF WALL STREET—AMOUNT OF BEER DRANK—THE LARGEST BAR IN TM«WORLD—AN ENORMOUS BUSINESS IN RUM—HIGH RENTS ASKED FOR BAR-ROOMS—THB ALL*NIGHT HOUSES—THE BUCKET-SHOPS—GREAT AMOUNT OF DRUNKENNESS—WOMEN ASDRINKERS—WHERE THEY GET THEIR LIQUOR. About 35,000 persons are

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