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The New York herald., 1875-09-15
THE EQUINOX DISASTER.

RESCUE OF ONE OF THE cREw-THIRTY-oNE
HOURS ADRIFT ON A PIECE OF THE WRECK
THE STORY OF TILE CATASTROPHE AS TOLD BY
THE SOLE SURVIVOR.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Sept IA, 1875
Reuben Burr who is supposed to be the sole survivor
of the wreck of the propeller Equinox which foundered
of Point au Sable Lake Michigan, on the morning of
the 10th nst reached this city yesterday afternoon by
up by that vessel aer floating thirty-one hours on the
pilot house of the wrecked steamer.
He was picked up eighty miles south hsouthwest OF
Manitou Island, on Saturday last.
BURR's STORY.
He stated to Tribune reporter substantially the fol-
lowing facs:-
The sea was very rough during all the night preceding
the catastrophe and the vessel sprung aeak while he
was at the wheel At one o'clock, Friday morning,
inspection Of the vessel disclosed that the bulwarks
were stove in. Burr and the mate attempted to stop
the leak but their efforts fruitless and II de-
cided TO lower the boats At this the schooner in
tow the Emma E. Mayes was hailed and asked to como
gsde but either the persons board did not hear
the request or their vessel unmanageabc. At all
events the schooner did not respond. Signals
made and lights displayed, but without avail boat
was then lowered from the port side of the propeller,
and the mate the owner, watchman five deck hands,
engineer and two hremen got into IT, when the ship
went down almost Immediately. Burr swan for long
distance side by side with the captain and they finally
reached spar, but aiterward got separated Subse-
quenty Burr caught the pilot house and occupied that
with the second cook but the latter after nearly day
drifting, became exhausted, then unconscious and
slipped on Burr picked up by the Haven in very
exhausted condition on Saturday morning, but he Is
now feeling quite comfortable
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THE LOST MENDOZA.

LIST OF THE LOST AND THE NAMES OF THE
sURvIvoRs-THE SCHOONER ADDIE PICKS UP
SEVEN OF THE PASSENGERS.
CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. A. 1875
The seven passengers of the steam barge MENDOZA,
who picked up by the schooner Addie of Manitou
arrived here yesterday They are:-Captan Fairbanks
F. W. Fairbanks, II. L. Page, Patrick Monahan, W. s.
Crane Amos Ness and George Mckinney. One of tho
states that at O'Clock Friday morning the
began breaking the Mendoza and she parted
the line by which she towing the barge Morning
Star The water kept gaining till five o'clock, when the
other barge, the Evening Star, thrown or Soon
after the boats were lowered and the captain his on,
the first mate and some of the crew climbed
into the larger boat The smaller taken
by some of the crew. who almost Immediately pulled
away The father and wife of the captain
left The father was seventy years of age and tried
reach the boat When last seen the steward stood with
his wife and went down with her The story related
also by another of the crew, who speaks in terms Of
praise of the conduct OF the captain and officers The
Mendoza eighteen years old and was owned by Will
lam Crossthwaite, Of Buffalo His son pershed the
boat She carried large cargo of COAL and valued
at $50 000 The cargo insured but the vessel
not.
1t is feared that the barge Evening Star is also lost
She had six board
The names of the lost and saved the Mendoza disas
ter as given by Chief Engineer Ness, are as folows-
THE LOST.
William Crossthwaite, the owners son, acting
clerk.
F. rarDanhsi tno OapVein i@tnoii "ho was on q
pleasure trip
Eliza Fairbanks, the captains wife,
Charles Dean the steward and his wife OF Bay City.
They had been cooking the Bradbury for four years
Edward Hughes, of Buffalo, single, aged thirty.
Patrick Ryan, first wheesman of Bay City, Mich.
William Frankford, watchman, of Bay City.
Edward Maynehen, Edward Durow, Edward Mulgan
and John Carol, deck hands
SAVED.
Albert Fairbanks, captain
Franklin ". Fairbanks, captains son.
John Mckinney, first mate
Amos Ness chief engineer.
w. Scott Crane, fireman
Thomas Murphy, fireman
James Smith, deck hand
Francis l. Sage, deck hand.
George McKennY, deck hand.
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SERIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

COLLISION AT NEW HAMBURG, oNT.-THE EN-
GINEER KILLED AND OTHERS SERIOUSLY IN
JURED-cArTLE ROASTED A11vE-vERDIcr OF
THE CORONER.
TORONTO, Ont, Sept H. 1875.
While freight train for the East was being let into
the siding at New Hamburg, Ont, another freight
train from the West into it. The engine driver,
Alexander Miller, of Stratford killed the spot
The fireman scalded and is not expected to recover
and the brakeman had leg broken. The engine and
tender is a complete wreck, and several were
burned. The main track is damaged and will take
some time to get it clear
VERDICT
rendered by the jury in the Coroners inquest on the
body of Alexander Miller was that the deceased came
TO his death from railroad collision caused by his own
negligence in running past the semaphore telegraph
which was raised against him. The injured fireman is
reported to be very low and not expected to
The night telegraph operator, named G. jack
son, who does the switching also, had mar
row escape He was at the switch letting the train
into the siding when the other train along
on the side opposite him the of about twenty
five or thirty miles hour When he heard the first
crash he just had time to spring up small steep bank
He was slightly injured by scading water The cars
which contained CATTLE hogs and merchandise caught
fire from the engine and out of LOAD of cattle only
one head escaped the others were all
ROASTED ALIVE
Several hogs were killed and burned The Grand
Trunk Railroad fire brigade summoned from
Stratford and promptly on the spot and rendered
valuable aid in quenching the flames AS no doctors
were available in the village the injured men were
taken to Stratord for medical attendance Large gangs
of men have been employed all day clearing the main
line No interruption caused to passenger trains
of the sdngs clear tnrougRwhich the trains
were allowed to pass
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THE TURF IN ENGLAND.

THE DoNCAsTER SEPTEMBER MEETNG-THE
GREAT YORKSHIRE HANDIcAP-sT. LEGER WINS.
LONDON, Sept ID, 1875
To-day the FIRST day of the Doncaster September
meeting The great feature the race for the Grea
Yorkshire Handicap of 25 soveregns each, Is forfeit
and only if declared by August 49, with 200 sovereigns
added the winner of any handicap after the publica-
tion of the weight to carry lbs of value 300
ereigns, lbs. of the bennington Stakes at Warwick
the Great Ebor Handicap at York. 10 lbs extra tho
second horse to receive so soveregns and the third
to save his stake; closed with SO subscribers
THE START.
Nine horses started in the race, which was won by
st. Leger.
The following is the summary
Mr.. w. s. Mitchell-Innes' ST. Leger years 85 lbs.
Lord Lonsdale's Charles years, "a lbs. ....... 2
Lord Ayesbury's Aventuriere, years, 1l2 lbs.
BETTING.
The betting at the start was to against St Leger
evea on Charles and to against Aventurere.
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PENNSYLVANIA POLITICS.

A REVIEW OF THE. STATE TROOPS MADE THE
OCCASION OF POLITICAL sPEECH-MAKING-
THE CURRENCY POLICY OF THE DEMOCRACY
ATTACKED.
PoTTsvnLE, Pa, Sept IA, 1876.
Governor Hartranft, accompanied by the Adjutant
General of Pennsylvania, inspected and reviewed the
troops of the Fourth division of the National Guard to-
day The division includes companies from Harrisburg.
Lebanon Lykens York. wrightsyille Juniata
M1lin, Jamestown, Mt Pleasant Middletown
Icksburg, Ashland, st. Clair, Mt Carmel,
Girardsville, Shamokin, Mine Hill Gap and Potts
Vile The occasion attracted thousands OF people
from various parts of the State The inspection was
very rigid the Adjutant General is working hard to
bring the militia up to good standing by the Centen-
nia year. He says the division had made o marked
advance since last year. and he has great hopes that by
next year they may be able to show avoraby with any
troops This afternoon Governor Hartranft was sere-
naded at the Pennsylvania Hall by thousands of the
citizens of Pottsvile The demonstration intended
set of to the recent Pershing serenade The Gov
cheered and cheered again. In response he
pressed his satisfaction at the splendid appearance
of the troops. The Hon. Lin Bartholomew spoke in his
behalf and made attack the Erie platform, es-
pecialy the financial plank. This he charged, the
work of +. W. Hughes, who in sympathy with the
rebels during the He struck at the nations
honor then and he has again struck at it, The terrible
evils of imitation were graphically dwelt upon by the
speaker.
Mr.. Bartholomew then attacked Judge Pershing's
record and brought to light the fact that he voted
tho Legislature to censure Abraham Lincoln for issu
ing the emancipation proclamation.
After the serenade the Governor left on special
train for Mauch Chunk
HERALD correspondent learned that he is perfectly easy
as to the issue of the campaign
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THE BANK OF CALIFORNIA.

AN UNGRoUNDED FEELING OF DIsrRUsT-THH
SYNDICATE PROGRESSING AND MATTERS GEM
EEALLY ASSUMING A HEALTHY TONE.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept II, 1876.
For day two there have been expressions or
anxiety the progress of the bank syndicate occa
stoned, to a considerable extent by the previous
ports that the Bank of California would reopen about
the 18th inst, while yet signs Of immediate
sumption evident has also prevailed that
Michael Reese had backed down from his subscription
to the syndicate guarantee and that matters
as prosperous condition as reported week or two
ago. In interview with director of the bank this
morning it was stated by him that ground existed
for any such feeling Of dstrust; that far the
withdrawal of Mr. Reese concerned he had not az
yet become subscriber and the affairs Of the syndicate
were going independently of him; that at present
the guarantee fund subscribed amounts to little over
000 that the time of the reopening Of the
bank nothing definite could be not stated, but that 10
would probably about the LIST proximo; that al
present matters were progressing prosperously but
slowly. 'Lucky' Baldwin, who was yesterday elected
q director In the place of Mr. Ralston, comes q
subscriber to the guarantee fund TO a large amount
In the Little Board of Brokers today stocks
stronger, Overman jumping from 33 TO so in
quence of reported strike Of rich the 100 feet
level.
Business prospects generally bright and cheerful.
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BUCHU BOARDERS.

DIR. H. t. HEIABoLD ARRESTED FOR NOM
HOUSE, NEWPORT.
NEWPORT, Sept a. 1875
Dr. H. T. Helmbod, of New York, who was recently
released from an insane asylum, occupies to-
night cell the county Jail in this city for debt He
arrived here on Wednesday last with his wife, his SON
and his legal adviser, Clarence Derrnger The whole
party put up the Ocean House. The wife and son re-
maned until Saturday when they took their departure
leaving the Doctor security for hoir board Nothing
strange was thought OF this, and Derringer remained
until yesterday when he, too, took his departure In
the meantime the Doctor had been living somewhat
after the style Of "buchu" days and had patroniZed
very extensively the horses and carriages and other
luxuries OF the house.
He gave Messrs weavers Bates, proprietors of the
house a check on q New York bank for part payment
of his board but this back protested whereupon
he was asked what he was going to do about IT, He
thought he could easily secure the money but the
Ocean House closed this noon and in view Of its being
dull season this hotel he was handed over TO the
Deputy Sheriff with the expectation OF securing the
bill sooner The official took him to Jail to await a
febly TO the kilograms which had been sent TO his
friends for the necessary funds TO allow him TO leave
town. He confident that money order would be
forthcoming before night and that he could BAIL
but in both of these expectations he disappointed
While on his way to jail he appeared as nonchaant
as though he his way TO join his family and in
fact he rather liked the novel plan which Newport people
have for collecting their debts During his brief stay
here ne has shown unmstakable signs Of insanity and
the general Impression is that he will be returned to
the asylum he wanted the local paper here 10 publish
an extensive article about him yesterday, and he
willing pay literally for II, and also wanted to buy
large supply Of papers The publishers saw that all was
not right, and so refused his offer
Weavers Bates confident that they will receive
their pay tom In view Of his singular conduct
here his recent against parties for illegally conGn-
ing him will probably fall TO the ground.
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SPAIN.
CAUSE OF THE LATE cRIsIs-THE LIBERALS
AGAIN IN POWER.

CAUSE OF THE LATE CRIsIs-THE LIBERALS
AGAIN IN POWER.
MADRID Sept. Ia, 1875
Regarding the recent ministerial crisis, 1t has trans
pred that three Of the Ministers who represented the
bid party being opposed to universal suffrage, resigned
contrary to the wishes of Canovas del Castillo who
uged that the ought respect the state Of
affairs legally established and leave to future Cortes
The task of modifying the Electoral law if any atera
ZION was then considered necessary
CASovAs WOULD NOT ACT
Tho King thereupon requested Senior Canovas del
Castillo to form Cabinet He declined, on the
ground that having long presided Cabinet which
represented the Cancellation of the old parties, he
'ught not to remain at the head Of party only.
JovELLAR CALLED UPON
The King then intrusted General Jovellar with the
ormation Of Ministry.
CABINET LIBERAL
The present Cabinet, wf.cn is homogeneous
md liberal than its predecessor constituted with
The concurrence of Canovas deSN,VtilA
COUNSEL. FROM ROME TO THE SPANISH
HIERARCHY.
MADRID, Sept H. 1875
The Papal Nuncio has sent circular to the bishops
lsking them to support the restoration of religious
unity declaring that any other would eopardize
The good understanding between Spain and the Vatican
- .Dssrr~ss s-r'.
SDoN CARLOS ADDRESSES THE TROOPS OF DoRRE-
GARAY.
LONDON Sept H. 1875.
Dispatches received here state that Don Carlos re-
Fiewed General Dorregaray's soldiers yesterday at
Ezondo He delivered speech in which he told them
10 follow him trustfuy until they hoisted the flag on
.hewals of Madrid
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SOCIALISM IN RUSSIA.

NUMEROUS ARRESTS OF MEN AND woMEN-AN
ACTIVE PRoPAGANDA-soME OF THE UPPER
CLASSES INFECTED.
LONDON, Sept. ID, 1875
The Standard this evening says that 612 and 15S
have recently been indicted in Russia of whom
265 arrested for participating in the socialist
movement.
SOCIALISM SPREADING.
The Procureur General in the indictment says that
socialism is rapidly spreading throughout the Empire
The most ardent Of the propagandsts of the
belong to the upper classes. Among tho indicted
retired officers professors justices of the peace, officials
Of all grades and several ladies of high family
TIME.
He says the socialists only await the opportunity
such foreign war, to organize revolution at homo
and put into practice their extravagant ideas.
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THE SPEAKERsHIP.
BIR. COX NOMINATED IN THE SOUTH.
fEror, the Atlanta Herald


Yesterday Hon Eli S. Shorter, OF Eufaula Ala, for
several years a member OF Congress from his district
and brother Of Governor John Gill Shorter arrived
in the city and took at the Kimbal House. Mr.
shorter is politician Of the old school, and gentle
well versed in the political history Of the country
and is also well acquainted with all the leading poll
tlcans Of the country
In the course of conversation in presence Of the re-
porter Mr. Shorter stated that the democrats Of Ohio
would all go for Allen for Governor regardless Of this
question OF imitation contraction Of the currency and
elect him by large majority. Upon being asked who
he thought would be the next Speaker OF tho
House of Representatives, in Congress- he
SAID the contest was narrowed down to
Cox and Kerr; that the politicians
afraid 10 support Randall because OF his for tho
salary grab and his high protective tariff sentiments;
that he thought II the best policy for the South TO go
for Mr. Cox as Mr. Kerr resided in Indiana and his cleo
toh 10 the Speakershp might possibly damage Governor
Hendricks chances for the Presidency.
MT shorter was very sangune Of our success next
year, particularly if good Western man was chosen to
head the ticket
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THE INDIAN FRAUDS.

CONCLUSION OF PROFESSOR MARsHs TEsrI--
MoNY-THE STATEMENTS IN HIS PAMPHLET
ADHERED TO.
WASHINGTON, Sept Ia, 1875.
The examination Of Professor Marsh was concluded
to-day by the Red Cloud Commission Nothing material
added to what Mr. Marsh had already in his
written pamphlet. The Commissioners went over the
important parts of the document with great care,
pecialy what related to the weighing of cattle. The
Professor explained every point with great and
had nothing to retract To o-morrow the Indian Com.
missioner and probably Secretary Delano will be
examined
The New York herald., 1875-09-15
FIRE IN LONDON.

LONDON Sept Ia, 1875
i. timber yard and three adjoining houses in Bunhin
cow including De La Rue's card factory running from
No 100 lis Bunhill row. burned this EVENING"
Several other houses adjacent we're badly damaged.
Three hremcn were injured by falling walls, including
Captain Shaw, the head of the London Fire Brigade
uis injuries are fortunately slight
The New York herald., 1875-09-15
MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The steamship Bothnia will leave this port
Wednesday for Queenstown and Liverpool
The mails for Europe will close at the Post Oice ah
twelve O'Clock ~
The New YORK Naturalization for Europe-wlb bas'
ready at eight O'Clock in the morning
Single copies in wrappers for mailing, six centa
The New York herald., 1875-09-15
THE ROCHESTER, MURDER.

ROCHESTER,, N Y, Sept a. 1875.
John Clark was found guilty Of the murder of John
Trevor watchman. The jury were out about two
hours when they returned with verdict Of murder In
the nrst degree and Clark was sentenced 10 be hanged
on the 9Th of November. He received his sentence
With apparent coolposs and unconcern
The New York herald., 1875-09-15
FRANCE.
THE BoNAPARTIsTs ACTvE-DIssATIsFAcTIoN
WITH THE ACTION OF THE MNIsTRY-THE
ARMY TAAIPERED WITH.

PARIS, Sept a. 1875.
At the meeting Of the Permanent Committee Of the
Assembly Thursday next Buffet will be interpret
lated upon the intentions of the the
Bonapartsts and especially regarding the decision of
the Bonapartist committee TO print and disseminate
1000 900 copies OF NJ Duvals speech at Evreux having
for preface the letters of Admiral Ronciere e- Noury
and the Prince Imperial
The New York herald., 1875-09-15
JEFF DAVIS IN KANSAS CITY.
HE ADDRESSES THIRTY THOUSAND PEOPLE AT

HE ADDRESSES THIRTY THOUSAND PEOPLE AT
THE INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION.
KANSAS CTTY, Sept H. 1875
Jefferson Davis arrived in this city yesterday and to-
day delivered an address before tho Kansas City Indus
trial Exposition Thirty thousand people were In at
tendance and considerable interests but very little
genuine enthusiasm, was manifested. He ignored
politics entirely aud spoke two hours on the CONNER
cal importance Of tho great West Hc leaves the city
on Friday for Colorado
The New York herald., 1875-09-15
EX-SENATOR pEAsE TELEGRAPHs TO THH
ATTORNEY GENERAL.

VIcKsnURG Sept IA, 1875.
Ex-senator Paase to-day telegraphed to Attorney
General Pierrepoht that he has the the
peace officers of Warren county that they amply
competent to prevent any further violence in the
county. He says there has been material change in
public sentiment, and the good citizens ready
assist the law officers in preserving the peace With
the present indications any interference by the general
government would be highly impolitic
Lieutenant j. b. Guthrie, commanding the post, also
telegraphed Attorney General Pierrepon to-day fol-
ows:-'I have the assurance of the peace officers OF
Warren county that their power TO maintain the peace
is adequate The majority of the citizens willing Ia
aid the Sheriff whenever he calls for their services and
he (the Sheriff assures he will summon their aid IL
any further disturbances take place"
The New York herald., 1875-09-15

BONAfA1fIISIS EN- ROUTE FOR ARENENBERG-
RoUHER, OLIVIER AND OTHER LEADERS TO
MEET IN SECRET coNcLAvE-rA WITH
THE ARMY.
LONDON, Sept IA, 1875
The Daily Necs this morning has a special telegram
from Paris saying that NJ Rouher for Arenen-
berg (Switzerand) Wednesday to assist at a grand
Bonapartist concave Friday Adm raj Ronciere-e-
Noury has also been invited, but no is undecided
whether he will accept NJ Emile Olivier is certainly
going. The Bonapartst propaganda being energeti-
cay pursued in the barracks of Paris where the Pays
and the Ordre are profusely distributed gratuitousy
NJ. BUFFET AND THE BONAPARTTsTs-THE CON-
sTITUTIoNAL PARTY RESOLVED TO FORCE A
RUPTURE.
LONDON, Sept Ia, 1875.
special despatch from Paris to the Daily Ne1os re-
ports that the constitutional party have resolved to
force NJ Buffet President of the Council break openly
with the Bonapartiss at the next meeting of the Per-
manent Committee or convene the Assembly before
the appointed time
ADMIRAL DE LA RoNcrERE AND MAcMAHoN-
THE FLOODS IN THE SOUTH.
PARIS, Sept IA 1875.
Marshal MacMahon gives audience to Admiral de
la -Noury, then leaves for the Loire to wit
ness the autumn manmuvres.
FLOODS.
The number of deaths at ST. Gilman foot up eighty
eight. One hundred and twenty houses vera de-
sroyed.
MORE DISASTERS.
Disastrous inundations have occurred in the Depart
ment Of Lozere accompanied with great loss Of life and
property. The River Tarn has prodigiousy car
ryng away several bridges. The Aier also overdowed
its banks, but the rams hav ceased
RELIEF FOR THE SUFFERERS BY THE FLOODS.
PARIS, Sept. IA, 1875.
meeting of the Inundation Relief Committee was
held to-day under the presidency of Nine. MacMahon.
The total amount of subscriptions reported to be
2l,OOO,OOOf
FRENCH INTEREST IN THE PHILADELPHIA EX-
PosTTIoN-A NEWSPAPER STARTED IN PARIS
IN ITS INTERESTS.
PARIS, Sept IA, 1875.
newspaper has been started this city entitled the
Indicator de pErposition UniverSee de PHILADELPHIA
for the purpose of furnishing all possible information
about the Centennial celebration.
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A-THE DIRECT limited STAT

A-THE DIRECT UNITED STATES. CABLE, co.,
Notice hereby given that this companys Office is no
open Of all parts of thAt
world The charge between New York and Great Brain
and ireland Is 25 cents. gold, per word
Further particulars OF tarn be obtained applicatw
G. q. WARD, Superin tondenk>
10 BROAD STREET, September Is, 1873.
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RUSSIA INTRIGUING.

LONDON, Sept IA, 1875.
The Times in a leading article this morning. says it
Understands that Russia will attempt to arrange
erence representing the sgnatories of the treaty of
1885, with the object of influencing the Porte regarding
ne future government of the sclavonc provinc es
The New York herald., 1875-09-15
OUR NAVY ABROAD.

LONDON, Sept. IA, 1875.
The United States steamer Hartford has arrived at
Gibraltar from Palermo
The New York herald., 1875-09-15
THE sooY INVESTIGATION.

TRENTON, N. j. Sept Ia, 1875
The sooy Investigating Committee viii report hnally
To Governor Bedle 70 morrow
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VERY OBSTINATE AND TROUBLESOME ARR
and ulcers Yet how easily they be healed
All that is is 30 freely GLENNs SULPHUR SoAra
dissolved in water lotion. Depot CRTTENTONS Mo-
Sixth avenue.