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New-York tribune., 1875-09-25
STATE CHRISTIAN Association.

rIFTY-rouR ASSOCIATIONS REPORTED on TIE ROLL
THE CHANGES OF THE YEAR-DIsCUssIoN Az
ToA STATE sEcRETARY-THE TOPICS OF THE
DAY.
NEwBURGH, Y. Y, Sept. 24.-Thc second day
the Young Mems Christian Association State ConVeh
ton began with prayer service led by the Rev. George
A. Hall of Washington d. C. Among those participating
were John c. Pierce Brooklyn who 81 years ago esao
hshed in London the first Young Mems Christian ASsoc
alton.
In the business meeting the following officers were
added TO the organizations Fourth VcePresident, d. b.
Massey OF Watertown; Secretaries, H. Adebert Browhe
of Rochester and James MoConaughy OF New-fork.
Standing Committees were appointed on Business |rc-
dentials. Associations, and Resolutions
The report of the state Executive Committee was rean
showing that there are 81 Associations on the roll III
this State two less than last year there have been
dropped from the list, Albany Aurora, Brooklyn, H. D
Ithaca Newtown, Norwich, Peekskll, TarrytoWn, anu
WeedspOrt aud there have been added, Bi1a0 fiienuy
Inn Glen Cove, Mattowan Fishkil Landing Nor,npoik
Rochester Rochester German, and TOga Centre IN seV
eral cities the associations have been very successful
Tho Conmittee recommended the appointment OF
State Secretary TO devote his uIdVldeo enots " ho
work Of organizing and Strengthening ass0ei%ao % 1he
expense of such officer would be $1,000 yearly ino
recommendation OF the Committee was dlscusseu az
length and contributions TO the amount OF @l,ooo "ei
The Treasurer reported that the total receps for the
year we're FL sl IT, and the expenditures loa lo.
The afternoon prayer service was lea Dy ueV then
discussed: "The advantage to community oI an gIu @
place of Christian resort for young men, anu a'nc n
men" d. c. Wetmore of Ncw-iork III. Ii. Lloyd oi Cii,-
cinnati the &. A. Hill of Washington, ana 1eo' L.
he ercnnD session was attended by a very large aud
encc The services consisted OF BiDe reaums i,o
conducted by the Rev Mr. cameron ana a ancanra
features in the work of the Association uns tne !e1i
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TIE FALL RIVER STRIKE.

A VIOLENT PROTEST AGAINST YIELDING by THE
wEAvERs-PROBABLz RETURN TO WORK on
MONDAY, NEVERTHELESS.
FALL RIVER, Mass, Sept. pa full meet
ing of weavers held here tonight to take action
upon the articles OF agreement which the milo"ners
have adopted a basis for their returning 10 work,
making the signing OF them condition precedent
thereto. Speeches were made severely dononncng
the action OF the manufacturers. Resolutions were
passed declaring the would never sign.
They resolved to present themselves at their respective
mills on sonday. but not To 90 TO Work II e Issue OF
signing was pressed upon them The mills Will open on
Monday and il is believed, landing the ACTON
OF the meeting that Il large number VIII egE, tIey
being IN a destitute condition.
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ODD FELLOWS Grand LODGE.
DAY OF ROUTINE BUSINESS MOSTLY.

A DAY OF ROUTINE BUSINESS MOSTLY.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. 24.-The session
Of the Grand Lodge Of the Independent order Of Odd
Fellows to-day largely taken up with routine work
The Grand Lodgehss accepted invitation to hold thes
next session In Philadelphia Representatives Tyler aud
stiles admitted to seats ia the Grand Lodge.
1t was decided that after subordinate lodge had be
come dcupct for i've years that nds BY 10
shall pass into the tr asury OF the Grand Lodge.
The Graud Sire and Secretary empowered 10 take
such action 10 regard to incorporation Of tho Grand
Lodge Of the United states e they may deem necessary
ritOy, proyb expense shall be incurred by the
Supreme body until ten subordinate lodges instituted.
committee appointed ascertain the condition
Of the Rebokah degree.
An extra session held last night at which Deputy
Grand Sire Park of the Sandwich Islands, addressed ho
Grand Lodge.
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WASHINGTON NE VS..
THE DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.

THE DISTRICT GOVERNMENT
LoosENEss OF THE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT
LACK OF POWER OF THE CoNTRoLLER-IEFoRA
MEASURES
[FRoM AN occ AsIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRTBUSE
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24-COnslderable interest
IA manes sted here in the measures recently adopted ~
the District Commissioners looking to a thorough re-
vision and reform in the existing methods OF conduct
ng the local and keeping the accounts Of tho
same An impression prevails quito generally that tue
same and want OF system which characterized
the operations OF the Board OF Public Works existed IN
the other department. Of the District Government Citi-
zens are waiting with anxiety the appearance OF
the forthcoming report to Congress OF the Board OF
Audit which, it is expected will enghten them on tho
past management and the present condition Of the Dis
trict finances
On inquiry concerning the defects alleged to exist in
the present system, told that the powers OF the
District Government in respect to Its finances are 100
much divided and dsed TO secure proper ehlcehcy ahu
responsibility in the administration OF them It's true
that the District has Controller, but his title conveys
very imperfect idea OF his functions and duties The
present incumbent OF that office Is very worthy ana
capable man, but his time being largely occupied Dy te
manacemeut OF one OF the city banks, or which he Is
president he Is probably the last man TO ask ior Oh de
sire any addition to his present official duties Instead
as his official designation implies he in fact controls
nothing and nobody beyond the four or ye clerks IN us
counts OF the other Dsrct officials or to prescribe the
forms for keeping or rendering Their accounts under
the system understood that accounts are
kept by the Controller with the Collectors OF Taxes and
and returns made to him by either Of
those officials OF daily collections beyond filing In his
Office the Treasurers receipts for the moneys paid over
For ANYTHING Controller has to show, the Collectors
may retain portion OF their collections for long or short
periods in their private business as was reported
TO have been done long ago by former Collector In
the City OF Brooklyn. A. Congress will soon be called
upon to establish government for the District OBJ
visions relating to its finances carefully considered and
blocked out beforehand so as 10 AVOID inc haste winch
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THE FIRE RECORD.
A HOTEL BURNED.

LOSS OF THE HERNDoN HOUSE At MARSHALL, Mrcn.,
WITH FOUR LIVES.
MARSHALL, Mich, Sept. 24.-A fire broke out
in the Office of the HeEndon House abo"t go a. M to
day, cutting Off all outside communications 1t burned
very rapidly and with very dense smoke. The hotel
was entirely destroyed and the following persons were
lost in the flames Claude g. Avery jewelcr; Antoine
GRADER, cigarmakcr; Eliza King, dinins-roon pr and
Martha Vorsden, cook Several persons were hurt By
jumping from the windows. Dr.. william Oldruf had his
ankle broken and was cut the head Mrs. Avery was
burned about the lower limbs The hotel porter, Nick
Renks had both legs broken, and Mr. 9pd Mrs G. NJ Coo
well and child were slightly burned the head neck
and breast. Several agents lost everything IN then
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CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL
APPOINTMENTS.

WASHINGTON. Friday, Sept "a, 1878.
The President has made the following ap-
pontments: Charles Darling of Minnesota agent for
the Indians of the Berthod Agency, Dakota Territory
Alexander G. Irvine of Illinois, agent for the Indians Of
the Navajo Agency in New-Mcxco; John F. wildman,
Collector OF Internal Revenue for the district formed by
annexng the Fifth and Eleventh districts Of Indiana to
be known as tho Eleventh district OF that state.
FOREIGN NAILS
The following changes have been made in
the of tho departure from NewYork Of steamers
with foreign mails: Tho Steamer Etna, instead OF the
Steamer Atlas i'll leave the 18th inst. for Kingston
and New Granada aId the Atlas will leave the 10th
inst with the mails for Hayt only.
OTTMAN'S BAIL REDUCED.
The bail of Ottman, the confederate Of Brown
and Hallock the Treasury robbers, reduced from
$4,000 s25 900 to-day Judge Macarthur said that II
Oman proves unable TO give that amount of BAIL he
will secure for him early trial.
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THE CYCLONE IN THE GULF
MEASURES FOR RELIEF.

MEASURES FOR RELIEF
AN APPEAL TO THE SECRETARY Or WtR-HE cA>
DO NOTHING, HowEyER-CONTEIDU1IoNs BEING
MADE IN TEXAS.
GALVESTON, Sept. 24.-Mrs. Herndon and
family reported lost at veascO, safe Dr. Alexander
and family reported lost near Lynchburg, we're also
saved They lost everything, except what they had on
dispatch from Austin The Ners says hat the ccntr
buttons for the relief of the sufferers the coast VIII
reach 5000.
The AdJutantGeneral telegraphs 10 tho Secretary OF
War asking Il Government aid, in the Alabama over
fow can be extended to Texas. The secretary of Wal
replies that Texas district inundated does not hs
within the scope Of the country included In the law
authorizing aid by the Var Department and he can eI'
tend no assistance.
special dispatch from San Antonio dated yesterday,
says that the storm which blasted the coast did 10
damage there and very little rain fell. The wind blew
perfect gale. The citizens OF Fan Antonio In pnbo
meeting to-day appointed committee OF 30, TO solicit
subscriptions for the relief Of tho stricken people "
Indianoa and other places Tie Committee consists OK
the most prominent citizens and clergy an good results
are expected The military telegraph lire was completed
here yesterday, and Is working from Fort Ciark
New-York tribune., 1875-09-25
The LIQUOR TAX CASES.
AN ARGUMENT ON WEISS BEER.

WASHINGTON, Sept 24.-The act of March 2,
1867. exempted weiss beer from taxation because 1t
contained less than 2I9 per cent Of alcohol II was
classed with root other small beers. This
classification continued until January, 1873,
when, the exemption being omitted In the
Revised Statutes, weiss beer was classed as fer
mented. liquor. In accordance with this decision.
proceedings were brought against the manufacturers in
Philadelphia Ex-Congressman Myers appeared before
Commissioner Pratt to-day, arguing that weiss beer
was not fermented liquor similar 10 ale and lager beer
and that 1t would be contrary the intent Of the
and deprive the manufacturers OF all their profits.
The Conm ssioner holds the under consideration.
He admits the leaving out Of the exemption clause
WAS Al accident,
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THE GEORGIA RISING.

AHRgsT OF GEN. MORRIS, TIE LEADER OF THE
NEGROES.
WASHINGTON, Sept 24.-Gen. Joseph Nor
ne Of Burke County, Ca, accused Of having been the
leader Of the negroes Of Middle Georgia and OF having
stgated them to insurrecon. captured lost Fri
aay In Atlanta He found In the ofice OF United
States DistrctAtorney Farrow, and when an attempt
was made by police to him, he stepped into
sde room and locked the door. Some hours later the
Sheriff climbed into the room through the transom and
seoured his prisoner. He was lodged in jail.
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SPANISH AFFAIRS.

THz GOVERNMENT ABOUT TO ANsWfI 7nf PAr@h
EUNCIO-NO CONCESSIONS TO BE NADIA NEW
NUNCIo EAPECIRD-cARIIsTS oUINUMbERED Ar
MADRID, Friday, Sept a. 1878.
The Ministerial newspapers announce that
the will reply to the note Of the Papai
Nunco. They say that concessions viii be mado
tending prejudice tho inde pendtuce OF the sgsrae'
In dealing with the Bishops and especially the bishop VI
SEQ do Urge
Monsignor Rapella s expected here to replace Cardinal
Timeon the Papal Nancio. Tho latter leaves fo Rops
shortly. a.. ., ,e--
The Times this morning publishes special tel"
gram from Bagneres do Luchon, France, containing
the following: Twenty-Five hundred CaFl.sts ars
blocked by 10000 Afonsiss at Vieila They VIII pr0nS
Carlists at Gavarnie have been int erncd.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
TIE WAR in TURKEY.

THE PRIEST ZARKO AT THE HEAD or 1000 MES-
TWO TOWNS TO BE ATTAcKED-Two sEkViAs
MINISTER'S SAID TO BE FOR WAR.
BELGRADE, Friday, Sept. p, 1875.
News received from Slayonic sources, announce
that the forces under the priest Zarko have been n-
creased to 1000. These have been divided into foni
corps, and are about TO attempt the capture OF
Sjenitza and Prszlen, which they intend to fortfy
LONDON, Friday, Sept. "a. 1873.
A special dispatch from Vienna to The Daily Aer,
reports that two members of tho Servian Ministry
voted against the address TO Prince Mlan and were
in favor of war.
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been appointed orator to represent Cornell University In
the ne ext Intercollegiate contest.
INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITIONS.
FLORAL DAY AT CINCINNATI.

A RUSH OF FORTY THOUSAND vIsITORS-KNofT
SON AND WICK THE WINNERS OF PRIZES.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 24.-The attendance at
the Exposition today nearly forty thousand the AT
traction being grand floral display Three thousand
square feet were occupied with beautiful designs In
floral work and cut flowers. The first grand premium OF
S4OO for the best general display was awarded to Thomas
Knott Son OF this city, their ora work being enblems
of agricultural implements. Among the display were
fountain nearly eight Feet high an 18light chandelier
large bell, and globe. For the best display OF tne
premium Of 800 awarded to James Vick OF Roches
ter " Y whose display covered nearly onethrd OF tho
entire spaco-
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REPORTED SUSPENSION OF LONDON HOUeE.
A report was current on Wall-st yesterday
that Ketngham Campbell. large exporters OF London
had failed. J. Hess Co. Of No II South Willamst,
formerly the NewYork representatives Of the house. said
tina. no business in the United States would suffer
The embarrassed house exported petroleum, rosin and
naval stores to the East Indies, Spain, and Central
America They gave long credits and are now meeting
with poor returns. Two NJ the firm out collecting
at the present time, in Spain and the other III
Central America TIE assets and liabilities unknown.
New-York tribune., 1875-09-25
FREIGHT RATES TO CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Sept. 24.-At meeting OF the
general freight agents OF tho Eastern lines in this city to-
day. was resolved to adhere positively to rates on
basis of 80 cents fourth class 100 pounds, from
Chicago to New-YOrk and equivalent rates TO other
points 1t is also under consideration 10 make tafln to
take effect the lst OF October, as follows: Fourfh
class 80 cents grain, 30 GEMS; box meats, 40 cents
bulk meats, 10 seeds, 80 cents per 100 pounds,
and 20 per barrel on -four from Chicago TO New
York, with the regular differences 10 all oDer points
Jhelo will also a relative advance from St Louis ana
other Southern points taking effect on the same day
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A FRAUD OF $1,000 DEVELOPED.

Sr. LOUIS, Sept 24.-The case of Adler e.
Co. OF st Joseph Mo-, who are charged with empying
certain barrels Of whisky without canceling the
stamps, up yesterday in the United States
District Court ut Jefferson City. Quite o num-
Der Of witnesses examined. The testimony
showed that about two hundred barrels Of spirits
ceiyed from Sheahan Sons distery emptied ut
Adler Co.'S rccfyng house, and barrels, returned
the dstllery with the stamps not Cancelled. were re-
hlled with spirits and again sold with the Old stamps
upon them thus deaudng the Government out OF about
oixht thousand dollars
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that the most sanguine did not anticipate Every
day brings large loads of unexcelled fruit into this
market. During the first two weeks OF the
season, 6,sS4 barrels shipped to other
markets, and the supply still continues TO
be large. The present trade s in the Fan fruit Win
ter varieties having been gathered yet. From the al
pearances OF the orchards more active market IN ia
apples is predicted The ruling price is go barrel
while 81 25 and so so are talked Of for Winter apples
The apples have been shipped Immediately upon receipt
here and being stored The trade is also active
II other parts Of the country
New-York tribune., 1875-09-25
EwooLEN MILLS DESTROYED AT LITTLE
FALLS y. "

At / a. m. yesterday Bennett 4 Smiths
wooden mill the Little Fallsroad caught fire from tho
explosion OF kerosene lamp. and totally destroy ed.
involving loss OF $4,000 tho building and SO 600
on the stock and machinery. The buijing three
story building, lao by 80 feet the rs story ~ brick
and the others frame and was owned by james Jackson
There was no insurance the building. Bennett d
Smith had insurance policy OF $4,000, distributed
among several companies The mill has been summing
night aud day for some time with rs hands.
New-York tribune., 1875-09-25
THE NATIONAL CENI'ENNI4L.

ORGANIZING IN LUZEREE COUNTY, PENN.
WMKEsBARRE, Penn, Sept. 24.-A meeting
OF prominent gentlemen Of Luzerne County was held
here to-day, effect organization for the collection OF
the quota of the county for the Centennial Exhibition
Ex-Goy Blger addressed the meeting, and large sub
scriptiOns to the stock made
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DISAPPEARANCE OF THE HON. ALBERT ".
MARKLEY.

The Hon. Albert w. Markley, well known
throughout the country from his connection with the
Camden and Amboy Railroad and other enterprises, has
been absent from hs home in Camden, d. j., since
o'clock Thursday morning 1t at first supposed he
had visited Port Morris business but It has aimee been
asccrtained that he did not 20 there Very much anxi
ety felt at his strange absence, believed that
some accident has befallen him.
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CALIFORNIA STOCK QUOTATIONS.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24.-The following are
one latest California Board quotations: Ophir, 4sas
Mexican, 1874 Gould & Curry, II; Best Belcher,
ess; Chollar Potosi, 63la; Crown Point 22l; Yellow
Oonsodated Virginia, 217; sierra Nevada, 13l4 Cali
oorpiz. 554: OyefDaR az; Justice, %.
New-York tribune., 1875-09-25
RAILWAY INTERESTS.

MEETING OF CREDITORS CALLED.
BANGOR, Me-, Sept. 24.-The Committee OF
Investigation the condition OF the European and
North American Railway held meeting here yesterday
They propose to call meeting OF the creditors for Tues
day oct ,. The Committee lccl confident that they can
present such plan as the creditors viii accept.
New-York tribune., 1875-09-25

A VERDICT OF $4,000 FOR DEATH By ACCIDENT
BALTIMORE, Nd, Sept. 24.-Mrs. Hogan OBJ
taincd a verdict OF $4,000 against the Cumberland and
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company on Wednesday for
damages killing of the husband o. plaintiff By the
explosion OF "A locomotive.
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LIMITS OF DAMAGES IN THE INTERIOR OF TEXAS Z,
The following telegram has been received AZ
the Office OF the Houston and Texas Central Railway 1t
No. 81 Wall-st:
HousrON Sept 23.-No injury by storm 70 the Houston
and Texas Central Railway the boats or tne Houston
Direct Navigation COMPANY, Which will be able and are
now carving all freghts unti other lines are repaired
No injury crops above as0ta and but Small per
line Weather lnr A. GRoRsBEECM
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ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. 24.-R X. Turner.
who has become notorious forger Of deeds, was
taken from Quincy H.. yesterday. to California, Mo-,
on a requsition from Gov. Hardin. He charged with
forging Is deed to a piece OF land worth $4,000. two
wears ago Startling Developments will DO made 81 his
trial which will begin next Monday.
New-York tribune., 1875-09-25
PAPAL CONSTSTORY.

SEVERAL FRENCH AND SPANISH BISHOPS AppOISTrh
ROME. Friday, Sept. "a. 1879
The Pope held consistOry yesterday, at
which several French and Spanish bishops were ap
pointed. Monsgnor Dez appointed bishop OF s@
ClIistopher, Cuba
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ARAILRoAD's STATE TAX 100000.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 24.-The estimated
tax accruing Tennessee from that States assessment
Of the Louisville and Great Southern Railroad will be
100000.
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TAKEN FROM TIE WELL, DEAD.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sept. 24-The dead
body OF Lester Sykes taken from the well to-day In
West Springfield He was entombed at 3ocloek Wednes
day afternoon He survived at least "a hours but could
not be reached In season ~ his life.
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AN ADDRESS TO THE STATE.

AN ADDRESS III ltE SlAlE.
THE COMMITTEE APPEAL FOR THOROUGH SUPPORT
TO Gov TIIDEN AND THE ELECTION OF AN Up
RIGHT LEGISLATURE.
ALBANY, n. Y, Sept. 2i.-The Democratic State
Central Committee have issued the following ad-
dress:
ALBANY, y. Y, sept "A, 1879.
To TIE Citizens Of Neu- York: The Democratic-Lbera
Republican State Central Committee invite you pat
rotic and congenal duty The fundamental princi-
pies Of our organization need not DO rehoarsed
They are embodied in the Constitution Of
Commonwealth, and in that Of the Federal Union,
and unchalenged by opponents the creed OF
the true American. At the present time we ask your
attention to the measures, not only proposed, but in
actual progress. Standing a platform Of currency
to be made good gold point to diminishing debt
and reduced taxation. Standing firmly by Executive
who resoutely exposed and is systematically punish
ing fraud and corruption. ask for him and the
organization he represents practical aid that there may
be no step backward the work Of reform TO this end
it OF the first importance that none but upright men
shall be elected to the Legislature and that all candi
dates for municipal and county officers shall be above
suspcion Of personal official crime 1t is not enough
that our excellent state ticket be successful The cleans
ing should pervade the whole system Of the body polite
By the terms Of the call which assembled this
State Convention conformity with the action Of that
Convention, and speaking in representative capacity
for the citizens who elected Gov Tden since reinforced
by many thousands who indOrse his acts, we appeal
TO the friends OF pure and economical Government 10
Committee. d. MAGONE, jr., Chairman.
T. H. APaAR, Secretary.
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Congress to meet again at Cincinnati and expressing
salary was voted the Secretary for the forthcoming year
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COLLEGE APPOINTMENT.

ITHACA. N. Y, Sept. N.-D. J. Tompkins
Of Trenton. n Y. graduate Of the Claaa Of lS7a has
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A MEETING IN PARIS IN AID OF THE EXHI3I-
TION.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 24.-A cable dispatch
to the OF the International Exhibition
that important meeting of citizens at Paris
this morning viii materially promote the success OF the
Centennial,