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Highway Robbery.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 26.-The Republicans
Kansas City special says: Another case Of
attempted highway robbery occurred on
Broadway in this city tO-nighs. Two high
waymen stopped man mined Grady, and
demanded his money. He refdsed,and was
shot in the back, though not fatally. The
robbers have so far escaped capture.
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mercial Hotel, where he had been stopping,
to the Rock Island House.
RepOrter-Where is Miller now?
Or. lie went away last SATURDAY.,
at nine O'Clock to some part of Pennsyl-
vania.
Reporter-What report did the Shadow
give Of all this occurrence?
DR.. What he knew was substantially
the same as Miller told. He saws money
would not hire him to shadow for a man
again. BE thinks that if he had not hap
pened to have thought Of his girl when be
did, he would have been a dead man.
A Tribune reporter called on Mr.. DOdd
last evening, to ascertain the truth Of the
report that Miller had been to his house.
Mr.. DOdd, Ike the other persons who have
been connected with the Miller matter, was
delicate about saying anything on the sub
jet.
R.-DO you know where Miller gas on
Friday night when he was shot?
Ar. DIE went out that evening on
his usual business, and / asked a friend Of
mine 70 60 with him, because knew that
be was in danger at all times.
R.-DOes Miller know the man WhOshOt
him.
Mr.. D.-Pefecsiy. The same man had
been following him for some time, and he
had seen him often. he says he should
know him again anywhere; saw him plain
y just as he fred.
R.-DO you know what firms Miller's
evidence inculpates?
Mr.. ID. latter refectiOn)-I believe 1
won't answer that question:?
R.-Well, do you know what particular
job he was on that night?
Mr.. Dyes, know what he told me.
BE said that there was a large lot Of Illicit
whisky which the owners were afraid would
be found, and they were going to remove
it that night.
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NEW YORK, Aug. ga special cable
from London states that news has been re-
ceiyed Of the resignation of the Grand vi
zier of Turkey, who will probably be sue
ceeded by MahOmud. The HerzegOVinians
announce the capture by the insurgents Of
500 Turkish troops.
LONDON, Aug. 26.-It is reported that
the KOhOkan insurgents have surrendered
Kohjenden, a large city fifty miles from
KohOkan. Communication between Koh-
jenden and Taschikend is interrupted.
The authorities Of Taschikiden are arming
the Russian inhabitants Of the city.
LONDON, Aufi. p, > A. MA special
TO the Times from Berlin, says the Euro
rOpean powers have been unable to induce
the Sultan to suspend hostilities pending
their mediation. This refusal, however,
is a matter Of Indifference, as Turkish re-
Inducements have been unable TO penetrate
the mountain defiles. kilograms to the
effect that the Turks had so succeeded
were premature.
The dispatch states that if the HerzegO-
vinian insurgents reject the proposed medi-
alton, Austria, who has assembled an army
corps in Dalmatia, will be in a condition to
Offer the Sultan her good Offices.
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Condensed TRLEGRAMS.

The mutineers of the steamer jefferson
Borden have been fully committed for trial
at Boston.
Final arrangements have E6een perfected
for the soldiers national reunion at Cald-
well, Ohio, on Sept. /. A sword captured
by Gen. COckerill from Col. Archer, at Til
ton Station, Ga, will be returned to its
owner with impressive ceremonies.
Judge DuRdy has ordered JnO. Gordon,
the Black Hills miner, to be released by
the military.
A German labOrer, name not ascertained,
was killed in indianapolis this afternoon
by a stone falling on him from a new
building.
The regular annuity for the support of
the Creek Indians, amounting to $4,000,
has been received by the agent and will be
paid out Immediately.
The examination Of Wm. S. C.r5on, ex-
Superintendent of J. P. Squires' pork pack
ing house, Boston, charged with embezzling
$lj0,0OO from that firm, was concluded to-
day. Carson was held for trial in $751; goo.
+. w. Palmer, who was appointed onthe
Commission to treat with the Indians for
the purchase of the Black Hills, to-day tel
egraphed the Secretary Of the Interior de-
cliniRg to serve on that Commission.
-Four thousand bags of rio coffee, cargo
Of the bark Trio, sold at Richmond to-day
at 49, to 20s gold.
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MEMPHIS.
An IneendIarY Fire.

MEMPHIS, Aug. 26.-About II o'clock
last night the Memphis wood works on
Georgia street, together with a large
amount of lumber and valuable machinery,
we're totally consumed. j stable belong
ing to the company, in which were a num-
Der Of wagons and several mules, was also
b1Frued. So intense was the heat that one
of the steam FIRE engines was nearly lost,
but was saved by the other engines playing
on the men who extricated it. Ia accom-
plishiug this, Capt. Rsja and one Of his
men were severely burnt. The Waterman
on duty at the works saw two men hur-
riedly leave the grounds just before the fire
broke out, and fred upon them as they ran,
from which it is believed that the fire was
the work Of incendiaries. The total loss
is about $4,000, on which there is Sl7,JOO
insurance.
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NEW YORK.
Ben Butler Retained by Tlton.
Convention of the Turner's.
EfOrt,ItO Throw Duncan, SheT'
man 81 Go. into Bank
ruptcy.
The Tnrnern.

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-The Turner con-
YentiOn closed to-day. In the forenoon a
congress of teachers was held, Mr.. George,
of Chicago, presiding. Il was resolved to
refer to the central organization the FEAST
bility of plan securing the, introduction
of gymnastics in the Gernnan-AmeTican
Teachers Seminary. A vote Of honor was
given % Fred BeTtsch, Of Cincinnati, for
an essay on gymnastics. 1t was resolved
10 urge upon Turner societies the pTOprie-
ty of representation at the Philadelphia
Centennial.
Into Bankruptcy.
Sidney Root, merchant at 90 Broadway,
has issued circular asking creditors of
Duncan, Sherman & Co. to authorize his
taking the necessary steps to throw the
firm into bankruptcy. Mr.. Root to-day
said he had received favorable replies from
persons representing claims to the amount
Of about 100000.
Cruelty to Animals.
Col. John J. Hildreth, one of Bergh's
officers, was seriously beaten to-day by
Joseph Eagen, while investigating case Of
alleged cruelty to animals. The assailant
was arrested.
TiItOn-Beeeher Again.
It is reported that Gen. Butler has been
retained as counsel for Tilton in the second
trial Of his suit against Beecher.
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THE TURF.
Extra Meeting at Monmouth
Park.
spendriff, PaPeFmaker, Usage and
CarfbOO the Winners

Spendriff, PaPeFmakeF, Usage and
CaribOO the Winners.
LONG BRANCH, Aug. 26.-The extra
meeting at Monmouth Park opened to-day.
In the first race, for a purse of $500, one
mile, Spendrift, Gillyhower, 3. F. Car
yer, Century, Letitia, II. Vanderbilt, Con-
nor's FLY, Dickens FLY, Camden, Revolt,
BuTgOO, Windam, Long Branch, VernangO
and Warrior started. The race was won
by Spendrift by a length, GfllyfioWer sec
ond, Century third. Time, 1851.
In the second race, for a purse of 800,
one and half miles, for three-year-olds,
GOldmine, Papermaker, COffee's Panic
colt, Jack Twigg and Yernango started.
The race was won by Papermsker by four
lengths. Time, 2:49!.
a purse of $500, one mile and three
quarters, was won by Usage, DonnybrOOk
second. Time 3:44, five starters. The
rider Of DOnnybroOk was expelled from the
track for selling the race.
The last race for a purse Of 800, mile
beats, over four hurdles was won by Carl
boo in 1:545 and 1:54i.
HamPden Park Races.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Aug. 26.-In the
2.22 class Sensation was the winner-time,
2:24, 2:23, BPS, 2:26g, 2:29. The time of
the second heat was not given, Bella, the
winner, being set back for running. SEN
satiOn won the first, fourth and sixth heats;
Jim Irving the third and fifth; st. James
the second. The purse was five thousand
dollars, and the second money went to Jim
Irving.
In the 2:26 race for a purse of three thou
sand dollars, Ciementine won three of the
four heats trotted, and the first money, and
Bonner the second money. Time-2;24as,
2:26, 2:25, 2:233.
Crab Orchard (Ky.) Races.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 26.-First race, dash
of one mile:
Logan & Bruce's oh. f. Georgia Bowman l
S. I. Evans b. Ii. Prang. 1910. 900.
Williams & Owing's g. c. Londonderry. 5
Capt. ShOne's Oh. b. Austin. ...........
The Gentlemen's Cup race was won by
Oxmore, Austin second. Weather fine
and attendance good.
From the other s.sde OF the Water.
The great Eber handicap Wednesday
was won by Lily Agnes, with Destination
second, and Polonaise third, Aventuriere,
the favorite, and Apology unplaced. The
great Yorkshire stakes to-day was won by
Met Drops, with Prince Arthur second and
Percy third.
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MATT. TO zACm.-GREETING.


MINIATURES, Aug. 20.-HOn. 4. Chan
dler-My Dear Sir: Your favor Of yesteT-
day was duly received. 1 do not know by
what authority 1 was announced as a
speaker at Detroit; certainly not by mine.
l have long since ceased to pretend to
any knowledge in regard to my business or
engagements except what ! read in the
morning papers, which l consult daily to
ascertain where 1 have been, where 1 am
going, What lawsuits ! am retained in,
what am in favor Of, how / stand on the
third term, and my future course not only
in regard to pending questions, but in re-
gard TO those subjects which may or may
not arise in the future. This, like every
thing else in this world, has its advantages
and disadvantages. In the tiTst place, it
relieves me from the labor Of keeping any
memoranda Of my engagements, or diary Of
proceedings past. Ii also saves me from
thinking what had better do; for after it
is settled what am 10 do, it is then too
late 10 consider the policy or pTOpriety of
doing 50. On The other hand, l am some
times perplexed about myself, and doubt
whether ] am not some other fellow. A
newspaper the other day announced that /
was going to New York to participate in a
criminal trial there. But the MeXt day this
was denied by three or four papers: so that
/ am really in doubt whether 10 90 OF not.
The balance Of newspaper testimony seems
10 be that am not retained; and it would
be awkward TO put in an appearance when
/ had not been retained. Two or three
years ago ! was announced to speak on the
4th of July in four different States, after
having positively declined TO 90 hither.
/ have learned one thing-and l tell it
TO You for your future guidance-uGver
contradict anything a newspaper says.
Some months ago the Milwaukee Ne1CS
published an internal falsehOOd about me.
Being ont Of the Senate. l thought had a
right TO contradict it. So l Wro-e a civil
note to the paper for that purpose. 1t pub
lished only one word Of my letter, and that
because, as it said, had spelled it erTone-
Ously, and edit0rially said, if / would
live in peace / had better mind my own
business. took the hint; for if there is
anything dear TO my soul il is to live in
peace; so / never contradict a newspaper.
Therefore, if as you say, a newspaper has
announced that / am 60 speak i'm Detroit on
the 2Sth-actUally 50 declared in cold lead
tvpes-let it be understood that l do not
deny it; though in dead confidence, be-
tween YOU and me, ! have not the slightest
idea of doing SO; indeed, ! am under posi-
tive engagement to argue a case before our
Supreme Court on the 9th, which makes
4 absolutely impossible for me to De in
Detroit on the 18th. But remember [ DO
not contradict the newspaper; not 1. !
mind my own business, 50 ] can live in
peace. Ever yours, MATT.
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4 DUMB BRUTE.
Fortunate Capture Of q WOuld.be
Murderer.
Springfield Record Of yesterday.

murderer
Springfield Record Of yesterday.
Quite a sensation was created on the
Square last Monday by a party in charge
Of a negro man with his hands crossed and
tied, driving up to the east door Of the
courthouse. We get the following partiCu-
lars from Mr.. Josiah POWe.s, one Of the
party, who lives in the Eighth District,
near Cedar Hill: Powers and his wife went
TO Mrs. Ayes residence, a neighbOr who
lives near by, early in the morning. As
he was returning home he heard his horn
blow. He ran to see what the trouble was,
when his daughter, Mrs. Frazier, informed
him that while she was returning from the
cornfeld to which she had gone 70 gather
corn and beans for dinner, she
had met a negro man in the
patch who had raised heavy
club for the purpose Of killing her, as
she thought, and that he was still lurking
about the place. Mr.. Powers made search
for but failed TO Overtake him. He finally
returned to his field and shortly thereafter
was again summoned by blast from the
horn. He made haste to his home and saw
the negro running toward his spring. He
gathered his gun and gave pursuit-calliDg
upon the negro to halt-which demand was
unheedsd. Finally Powers shot him in
the right arm as an examination proved
after he was brought 10 town. The negro
jumped the fence and took OIL at q lively
gait. Mr.. Powers hounds gave him chase
and soon brought him to bay. MIR. Pow
ers went forward and found him setting or
a fence-demanded himl 10 give up
his stick. The negro refused
and at this juncture Mr.. =. dis
covered that something was wrong withtte
negro, and seiIing him Wrenched the stick
from him. Mr.. Kirk Murphy, who lives near
BY, came to Mr.. P.'s assistance and the re-
suit was as above. The negro cannot
speak a wOrd-has been dumb, we learn,
from infancy. Is a robust, stout fellow OF
about 50 or 20 years Of age. Mr.. Powers
greatly regrets having shot bim-althOugh
the wounds amount 10 nothing COMPARE
lively speaking. In justice to him We viii
say he acted as any other man would have
under similar circumstances. He was re-
mandod TO Jail until Squire Adkins, with
whom he lives, can be informed Of his in
generation. The negro is a pitable object,
but he should not be permitted to run a.
large.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. ga telegram re-
eeived at the Navy Department this morn
ing from Capt. Edward Simpson, command
ing United States steamer Omaha, an-
nOunees that the State Of Panama has de-
clared war against the Government Of
Colombia. The Department Immediately
issued orders to Rear Admiral MullaEey,
commanding the North Atlantic Station, to
hOld his available force in readiness to pro-
coed without delay to the Isthmus, if nee
essary, for tie protection Of American in
terests.
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ST. LOUIS
The Mississippi valley Trading Com


PaDy.i
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 26-The American
Board Of Directors Of the Mississippi Val
lev Trading Company held a meeting here
last night, at which Mr.. MOusll, man
aging director, was instructed to visit Lou
isville with a view Of establishing the CEN
traI office Of the company at that point. lie
was further instructed 10 visit all seapcrts
from Norfolk tc Galveston, Tex, and re-
port on their adap.ability as ports Of entry
for ships Of tie company. He was also r.
OUested to visit all railroads in the Missis
sippi valley and Gulf States and report
II10n the facilities afforded by each for the
TRANSPORTATION sof Emerchsndise and pro
ducts, and on the most desirable centres
for operations Of the company, and upon
agricultural, mineral and other resources
of the country through which the several
railroads pass, so as to enable the company
10 decide which are the best fields for i'm
migrali5u- Tie last Ct the English depu-
utation left last night for England. The
directors on this side Of the water are Z.
r. Shankland, Of Dubuque, Iowa, Judge
John p. Jones, Of Barton, Ark, Rev. j. L
Barges, Of New York; Dudley w. Adams,
of Iowa: Col. D. Aiken, Of South Carolina
S. T. Smith, Of Georgia, and there are sew
eral others yet to be appointed.
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THE WOULD-BE MASsANIELsO OF
EEORGTA
Hartford COuraut.

haEl0Eu NOuIauL
uPrlnce" Rivers, who is named as being
tIle head and front of the threatened iusur-
rection in Georgia and South Carolina,
was befoTethe war a slave, owned by Mr..
II. NJ. Stuart, of BranfOTd, 5. Q. he was
Mr.. Sluart's cOachman, and was said 10 be
the finest looking negro al the South. In
1862 Gen. SaxUOn sent him North in charge
Of a clergyman, who exhibited him IN
public meetings as a fair specimen Of the
plantation negroes. After getting all the
money they could they returned TO the
South. Rivers purchased a lot OF the
abandoned property Of The Government and
went in as a planter. Not succeeding
in this he went into one Of the colored
regiments. After the war he turned up in
one Of the Up-cOuntrY parishes, where be
Tas elected TO the Assembly. lie there be
came one Of the ring Of scalawags and
caTPej-baggers. consisting Of General Scots,
Of Ohio, WhltemOre, of Massachusetts,
Dennis, of Connecticut, Moses, Small, De
Large, Bowen, WhippleT and others of that
sort. The militia was organized, and from
. subordinate official position Rivers has
risen to the rank Of Msi0r-general. He
is a man Of unbUunded ambition and much
influence, and it is thought that il will be
found that this spirit Of insUTreCSiOn per-
vades other States. The idea among the
negroes that the land Is theirs, and that
their fathers earned it by their labor. has
been preached TO themtJr Years. until they
have become imbued with That feeling TO
such an extent that a war of races would
not be the most surprising occurrence Of the
1qv
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SAN FRANCISCO.

Suspension OF the Bank OF California.
SAN Francisco, Aug. 26.-The Bank Of
California stopped paying checks at quar-
ter to three. An interview with RalstOn
says the bank has sufficient assets to meet
all liabilities, and no one will lose any
thing, but at present there is no coin with
which to transact business. A meeting
has been appointed with the representa-
tives at p. NJ, when more particulars will
be given.
at 5 p. NJ, representatives of the press
met in Presidents Office of the Bank Of
California. The following written state
ment was read:
Office Bank Of California, dug. 20,
1S75.-The trustees are under the painful
necessity Of stating to customers Of the
bank and public that the bank is compelled
to suspend business at this moment, and
without reports from agencies are not pre-
pared 10 make q statement as to the situa-
ton of the bank; but are now examining
their interests critically, and will at the
earliest possible moment make a def
mite report.
By order Of Trustee,
s. /. RANKIN, Secretary.
President RalstOn stated orally that on
his own responsibility and that Of officers,
no doubt they would be able to meet all
Obligations. II reply to the question when
the would open again be said, ''NOt at al,
and subsequently on repeating the question
said, ave do not expect TO resume" and
further said about s., 100000 were paid out
to-day. No assistance received from other
banks, though application was. made for it.
They had telegraphed all other agents to
close. He thought no banks
in the interior would be effected
by the failure, except on California street.
The street was blocked during the evening.
The crowd was quiet, and much confidence
is expressed in the ability of the bank tore
deem its obligations.
A run was made on the National Gold
Bank and Trust Company, bat the bank
continued paying until the closing hour,
aad asserted its ability to settle all demands
in coin or bonds. All other banks in the
city report no unusual demands on their
resources. San Francisco and Pacific Stock
Exchanges held no sessions this afternoon.
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FOREIGN.
The American Squadron Ordered
to TripOli.
War Between Panama and CO.
lOmbia.
The Sultan Rejects the Proposed
Mediation.
The Herzegovinian Instruction.
GREAT BRITAIN.

SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 20. - Admiral
WOrden has informed the Mayor of Ports
mouth that he and his officers are unable
to accept the invitation 10 banquet next
week, as the United States squadron will
not be in the vicinity Of Portsmouth after
Monday.
LONDON, Aug. 26.-NO information has
yet reached this city that Tripoli has con-
ceded to the demands Of the United States
for satisfaction for the insult to the Amer
lean consul.
Albert COIN & Co., merchants Of II
Old Change, have suspended. Liabilities
not known.
The liabilities of Albert Cohen Il Co.
are stated at 100000.
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THE newest rage at the summer resorts
is the Chinese sun-shade. II is a very Pc
culiar affair and someWhat uDique-hence
its popularity among young women at the
seaside who act and cal, themselves fashion
able. They are cheap, and the TACT is cal
culated to make them still more fashion
able
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'I'M no thief was the indignant reply
Of a handsome French gentleman arrested
with his hand in lady's pocket; Il was
merely slipping lOve-letter into her peck
Ct" and he produced the lOYe-letteT, in
deed. But as the lady was pasSe and plain
" attired, the policeman searched him and
found fOrty-One pocket books and a select
assortment Of jeTelry.
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BALTIMORE.
Heavy Failure of a Sugar Importing
House.


BALTIMORE, Aug. 26.-Sterling, Ahrens
& Co., said to be the largest sugar import
ing house in the United States, suspended
payment this afternoon. Ahrens thinks
their liabilities amount to about $780,
600; but If the assets are judiciOusly ad-
ministeEed the creditors can be paid dollar
for dollar. He assigns as causes for the
failure, general depression Of business and
shrinkage in the value of coffee and sugar,
Of which the firm have large stocks. They
have also large real estate, not at present
available. a detailed statement will be
prepared as soon as possible.
The debts are due to parties in this city
and in Cuba almost exclusively. 1t is said
the business Of the firm footed up $4,000,
600 per year. They were proprietOrs Of
two large sugar refneries, the Merchants
and Chesapeake, and agents of two others,
the Culvert and Maryland. The effect here
Of the failure remains 70 be developed.
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MISSISSIPPI.
rne RernbIIean SAC oonren1Lon.

The Republican state Convention.
JACKSON, Aug. 26.-The Republican
State Convention confined in session till
4 O'Clock this morning. Proceedings not
harmonious or enthusiastic, and at one
time were positively disgraceful. George
II. Buchanan, Of Marshall county, was
nominated for State Treasurer. The plat
form contains snothing new. The Daily
Times Republican paper at this place,
vigorously protests against the section con-
graduating the party on the successful and
economical administration Of Gov. Ames,
and thinks the raising Of such an issue as
presented as damaging 10 The interests OF
the party and very impOItic.
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CoLU,mUS, o., Aug. 26.-The attorneys
Of Corbin, the WesteTville saloon man, to
day obtained a writ oferTOr from the Court
Of Common Pleas Of this county and an
order for stay Of proceedings in a case
where CoTbin was fined under the village
ordinance 60 regulate ale, beer and porter
houses. The question Of the validity OF
the ordnance vii be heard al tie October
term Of the Court.
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URUGUAY

LONDON, Aug. 27.-The Dolly TeIe-
graphs financial column to-day says:
Private kilograms from Monteyedio state
that dissatisfaction with the President and
his Ministry is such that no doubt is en-
tertained that another revolution is immi-
nent in Uruguay.