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GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON, August 81, 1876
THE COMMISSION TO INQUIRE INTO THE
UTILITY OF THE PRESENT NAVY YARDS AND
SELECT NAVAL Rendezvous.
The Naval Appropriation bill passed at tho last
session OF Congress directs the Secretary TO organize
board OF Ave commissioned officers OF the navy as soon
as practicabe--threo OF whom shall be tho senior
officers tho list, whose duty It shall be examine
fully and determine whether, in their opinion any Of
the navy yards be dispensed with and abandoned
and II to report the best OF making dspos-
OF the samc and further to inquire TO tho pro-
prioty OF establishing a naval rendezvous at Tybce
Island Cockspur Island, the State OF Georgia.
any other point the coast OF Georgia South
Carolina and whether any government property said
islands he made available for such purpose. Two
thousand dollars appropriated to dcray the ex-
penses incurred by the Beard and they report
Congress through tho Secretary of the Navy at the
commencement Of the next session. The three senior
officers OF this Board will DO Admiral Porter Vice Adj.
mira Rowan and Rear Admiral c. H. Davis The
other two officers have not yet been dcsig
mated by the Secretary OF tho Navy.
but will be before tho 1st OF October, by
which time the Board will be organized and proceed
with the inquiry The proposition to establish a nava,
rendezvous n. Tyboe or Cockspur islands or on the
coast of Georgia with some favor among profni
nent naval officers, either Of those Islands affords
superior natural advantages Cor such rendezvous Tho
Savannah River being fresh considered to be
the suitable harbor for n-cIsds the de-
tcrioraton OF that class OF vessels ia so great in
fresh SAT- water. The location OF the islands such
that they could DO easily defended In case OF trouble
with any foreign Power while Port Royal the present
naval rendezvous the Southern coast is a mos, val
ncrabc point, and would have 10 DO defended by a
large force should become Involved in any foreign
difficulty.
SECRETARY cAMEnoS's INTENDED TRIP.
Secretary Cameron will return hero this week. but
will leave again carly In September, in company with
General sherman, Tor tour OF inspection OF the Fort
Leavenv orth Prison and military posts the
West
SENATOR rERBYs SAD EXPERIENCE.
II Is mentioned as a sad coincidence that the Journey
Of Hon. T. W. Ferry, President pro TEN. o.. the Scrnc
to Washington last FALL just previous the opening OF
the session. attend the obsequcs Wee Presi.
dcut Wilson. presiding officer OF the Senate and
his Journey homo the close OF the was with
the remains OF Speaker Kerr the presiding officer OF
House OF Representatives. The action of Mr. Ferry
In delaying HIS departure from Washington when he re.
ceved Intelligence Of the death OF Mr. Kerr in order
tina, he might pay his tribute OF respect the dead
statesman and accompany his TO their final
resting place, is spoken OF as appropriate and che
many friends Of the deceased Speaker express their ap-
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THE CENTENNIAL SHOW.
OF THE CENTENNIAL. NATIONAL
soCIETIEs-IxPEcTED ARRIVALS TO-DAY.


BANK-rHE CELEBRATION By THE SWISS
soCIETIEs-IxPECTED ARRIVALS TODAY.
PHILADELPHIA, August 81, 1870.
Tomorrow the Offices of the Live Stock Department
OF the Bureau OF agriculture will be removed IRON
Agricultural Hall to tho live stock grounds OF the In
ternat onal Exhibition Belmont avenue.
Tho Centennial National Bank has been recently
designated by the Secretary Of the Treasury OF the
United States depository OF public funds. Tho
Collector oil the Port OF Philadelphia has established at
the bank branch Office for the receipt OF customs du
ties on goods the Exposition. Bills OF exchange on
ali paris OF the world be procured at tho bank a.
current rates and letters OF credit will be cashed
A delegation oil d.ty-two workmen, sent by the
French government are announced 10 arrive at the
Exhibition tomorrow.
A grand Knights Templars Centennial excursion from
Canada lett Hamilton, Ont, on Saturday. and Is ex-
pected TO arrive here tomorrow.
The great celebration OF the swiss of America, CON-
prsng the SWISS socieis OF many OF the leading cities
OF the United States began the judges hail. Centen
NAL grounds, yesterday, General John A. Suffer, OF
California, presiding The exercises consisted or
music both instrumental aud choral and an Grafton by
Captain John X, Flilman, OF Baltimore which was re-
Piled to by Senator Howe. Of Wisconsin. In the even
ing the delegates proceeded to the Schuetzen Park,
Falls Of Schuy kill banquet given IN their
honor. To-day the celebration was continued Mt the
SchueZen Park, when programme OF Interesting al
dresses and music rendered
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MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT

WAR IMPAIRMENT,
OFFICE THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON. August Isl A. NJ
Probabilities.
During Monday in the South Atlantic States, higher
barometer, lower temperature, eastcry TO northery
winds and partly CLOUDY weather, with occasional rains
In the southern portion.
In the Gulf States, stationary to falling barometer,
winds mostly from northeast to southeast, nearly
stationary temperature and partly cloudy weather with
ram areas principally along the coast.
In Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, rising followed by
Ealing barometer cool north east winds shifting to
warmer souihcastcrly, and generally clear weather.
In the lake region, slowly falling barometer after
rise along the lower lakes. winds moSy from south
west 10 southeast rising temperature clear or far
weather. possibly succeeded by areas along Lake
Superior.
In the Upper ssssipp and Lower Missouri val
lcys slowly falling barometer, rising temperature,
soutncry TO eastery winds and partly cloudy weather
possibly With rain the latter and upper portion
OF the former
In the Middle and Eastern States rising succeeded In
the former by slowly falling barometer, nearly sta
tionary temperature, northeriy to westerly WINDS
probably backing TO southwesterly in the northern
portions, aud continued cool, clear weather
The Ohio River Will continue to fall slowly.
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THE DROUGHT.
ALARMING EFFECTS OF THE CONTINUOUS DRY
WEATHER IN THE INTERIOR OF THE STATE.

ALARMING EFFECTS OF THE CONTINUOUS DRY
WEATHER IN THE INTERIOR OF THE STATE.
ELMIRA, N. Y, August q, 1876.
The drought is severely felt in this county in many
ways. clover field belonging to George ). McCanp.
situated just outside OF the city and left for Seed took
fire from spark from locomotive on Saturday morn
ing and before flames could be extnguished ten
acre field was burned over The fences and buildings
on the arm saved With difficulty.
On the same day several fields Of grass being dry
nllammabe took lire from the same cause, at Biz
Flats SIX miles east OF hcre. and number OF
acres burned aud several houses endangered
The long grass IN swamp just north OF here also
caught lire Saturday and blazed hercely, in some
places burning holes Two or three feet deep in the
ground.
AT the time the grass the fair grounds Of the
State Agricultural society, located between this city
and Horseheads caught fire, WHOM was communicated
to the long OF stables at the north end Of the
premises These also destroyed before the flames
could be stayed The society Will lose by the conta-
grafton at least So 0o0 there was no insurance on
the buildings II supposed the lire originated from
sparks from passing locomotive
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SUICIDE OF A GLOVER.

Early yesterday morning Oscar Elder aged twenty
sight of No. 324 West Fiiysccond street, was found
dead in bed Coroner Ell.ngcr notified OF case
and his deputy, Dr. Godschmedt, made post-mor-
tenn examination OF tho deceased lie was very much
surprised lind that the man had committed SUI
eide by taking a large dose Of prussic acid
On Investigation DR.. G3dschmodt learned
that business troubles had leG Mr. Elder
To tho rash He wholesale and retail
dealer In kid gloves and kept large store No 1913
Eroadway several months ago some bur glars broke
INTO his estaDshn and stole slj worth OF his
stock The property was never recovered and led 10
further business ombarrassmcnis, Gripping Mr.
Elder that he was bnaliy driven 10 desperation.
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AN UNLUCKY FRIDAY.

ONE NAN KILLED AND THREE MOHrALLY
WOUNDED BY POWDER EXPLOSION AND
TWO LADIES THROWN FROM A BUGGY AND
KILLED IN MISSOURI.
ST. LOUIS NO.. August 81, 1875
At republican meeting in Raymond Montgomery
county Kan. last Friday, a Kcg of powder accident
ally exploded while salute being fred and
John BANJO instantly killed and Joseph Dodson,
James Sharp and Sylvester Kesslinger were mortsly
wounded. ON the same day MRS. Fcsscnden and Mrs.
Wright were thrown out of buggy while riding in
Lousburg Kan, and killed
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

OGenbach is writing book on America which prom
Uses to be very funny.
Nine. Pappcnheim is studying the role OF senta in
the "Flying Dutchman."
Carleton the baritone of the Kellogg English opera
company, has returned from England.
Barnum will introduce more circus perform
ances at the Hppodrome, commencing on October l.
Mile. Albani will be one OF the most attractive
features at the Forthcoming musical festival Brmng-
ham.
Miss Clara Louise Kellogg Briguoli and Ferrant met
with the most faStcrng recent concert
Saratoga
Nine. Pappenhcim with an opera company, will
present Waeners "Flying Dutchman" this season in
New York Under Carl Bergs direction.
The regular dramatic season ut the Walnut Street
Theatre Philadelphia, begins the 4h OF September,
with George Faweett Rowe in "Brassn
"Our Boys' Is still running at tho Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia ana last week witnessed its
nneticth performance. Tho new stock company at
this theatre consists OF Mckee Rankin Geurge II.
Grifiths Charles Stanley George Holland, Miss Lizzie
Clover Miss Lillian Conway, Mrs. L. J. Philips and
Miss Lizzie Harold
correspondent suggests that 1t would be an excel
lent idea for the people of New York to unite IN ten
dering testimonial to that illustrous chef GoTcheStTe
Mr. Theodore Thomas, whose recent engagement in
Philadelphia resulted in pecunary failure both to him
se and his orchestra The suggestion ought 20 be
acted upon and Gilmore's Garden would be an appr0
pirate place for the testimonial entertainment
Mr. Rcinhart Schmelz one OF the most accomplished
musical conductors the metropolis, proposes to give
series sy phouy concerts during the fall at Stcn
way Hall with n large, well selected orchestra aud
several soolsts OF local renown. Mr. Schmelz Is the
leader of one of our prominent German musical soc-
cites, and has already distinguished himself by his
scoring of grand classical WORKS tor Glmores band
The Union Square Theatre opens tonight with Bret
Hartos new play, "rwo Men OF Sandy Bar, which has
been considerably revised and improved since It's first
production in Chicago The carefully selected cast
vii, be an iollows--Coloncl Cupepper Sarbottlc Gre
sponsibc sir personally responsible, Mr. Stuart Rob
son John Oakhurst aud Sandy Morton, two mon of
Sandy Bar Theodore Hamilton and IA. ). Murdoch
Concho a major domo, II. w. Montgomery; Don jose
Castro, II. =. DAILY; Hop sing Chinese laundryman. C.
T. Pars.oe; Prchard, Australian convict Lysandcr
Thompson; Soapy and Silky, his pals, Mr. Wilkes and
Mr. Quglcy; jackson, Morton's clerk, Mr.. joan Mat
thcws; Cappcr, n policeman, Mr. W. II. Wilder; SER
want, Mr.. II. Aging; Miss Mary Morris, school mis-
tress Miss Mary Cary; the Duchess Miss Ida Vernon
Donna Jovta Castro, Miss Laura Don; Manuea, Mss
Maude Harrison.
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Difficulties in the Way Of {
Peaceful Settlement.
THE SERVIANS AVERSE TO PEACE.
Possibility of An Austrian Occu-
patton of Servia.
THE FRENCH WORKMEN.
THE WAR IN TURKEY.
DIFFICULTIES IN THE WAY OF PEAcE-coNTIN-
UxD ARRIVALS OF RUSSIAN OFFICERS IN
sE1vIA-FIGHTING AROUND ALExINATZ.

DIFFICULTIES IN THE WAY OF PEAcE-coNTIN-
uxD ARRIVALS OF RUSSIAN OFFICERS IN
sx4vIA-FIGHTING AROUND ALExINATZ.
LONDON. August IS 1876.
The Standards Belgrade despatch says while Prince
Milan Is showing his good trying 10 negotiate
. peace Russian officers continue TO arrive in great
numbers and General Tchernaycf by repeated attacks
upon the Turkish lines, is doing his best make the
negotiations aborve. He hurried far that the
Porte In reply tender of mediation by the Powers
plainly declined to listen proposal until Alexi-
natx surrenders; consequently the fighting there
tinues
PROGRESS TURKS.
The Servan authorities report great victories but
without foundation. The Servans may have driven
back the Turkish columns which advanced from ST.
Stephen and, getting or the level ground. we're obliged
10 retreat but the Turks the right and left banks
Of tho Morava Lowell with Alexinatz.
AUSTRIAN OCCUPATION
There possibility of the occupation of tho servian
frontier and of Belgrade itself by Austrian corps Of
1000 men. The Austrians the Save and Danube
ready to march at moments notice.
sERvIAN PEOPLE AvERsE
A Reuter- telegram from Belgrade reports that the
discomfort among the people account of the neRot-
atoms is daily becoming more intense Among the
demands of the foreign representatives. the
sation of hostilities is refused by the Ministry
despatch from Vienna asserts that the Porte
quires that Prince Milan shall address his demands for
peace directly to the Turkish government
Tho Standards Berlin special announces that at
council of the Servian Cabinet, Prince Mian's resolu
hon favor of mediation approved three to Que.
REPORT sERvIAN VICTORY CONFIRMED.
The previous reports of the servian victory on
Thursday last confirmed by the latest dispatches
The Timer Belgrade special says TchernayeG and
Horvatovch drove the Turks out of Brugovacz and
Stance then joined their forces which increases
The army OF tho Morava 10 900 men Notwithstanding
Kenm Pacha the whole has made clever ad.
vance, being on three sides of Aexinatz which Is de-
cidedly In danger
FURTHER FIGHTING.
despatch to the Daily NeCs states that the fighting
was renewed on Sunday morning
A despatch to the Daily Telegraph from Parat-
chin reports that Tuesday two columns
other for the enemy, and serious fight took
place. before the discovered Some
Bulgarian volunteers have shot their commander, Who
ordered them advance. The wounded man declined
10 have operation performed by English surgeons
Is do nine ten natives in similar cases, although
they know death will follow In consequence of their
refusal
EFFORTS FOR AN AkMIsrIcE
Berlin despatch to the Post announces that tho
Powers have agreed to request the Porte accede
suspension OF hostties Turkey is resolved to grant
only short armistics for the purpose of acceerang
settlement OF terms OF peace
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THE TRAIN wRECKER FOUND.
ADAMS CoSFEssEs BEING THE CRIMINAL IN THE
LATE FIENDIsH oUTRAGLs.

BUFFALO, N. y, August q, 1916
George Adams, the young man who so successfully
played the role of the hero the late averted railroad
disaster at Farport, last night arrested In this
CITY, the evidence Of his being the author of the out
RACES having been worked by Special Detective Hugh
Battles. OF the New York Central Railroad After his
arrest he made full confession which, in substance,
Is as follows
He alone misplaced the switch which threw the train
from the track OF the Lake Shore and Michigan South
ern Railroad on the llth inst, whereby the engineer
and fireman were badly scaded and the engine com
plete!y wrecked OF the morning OF the 10Th ips he
drew The spikes from the and The bolts from the
fish JOINTS thereby throwing tho train down an etn-
bankmcnt, wrecAing the engine, three passenger
coaches and the baggage and postal Fortunately
the only person injured was w. Z. Clemens, cou.
ductor the Great Western Railway, who aiterward
died Of his wounds His last exploit tho attempt
ut Fairport, the Goth inst.
Adams has already served term In the Erie County
workhouse Tor petit larceny. He pleads, in ex.enua-
ton his intention to notify the train in time TO avert
accident. hoping thereby 10 place the company un
der obligations to furnish him with a situation.
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LITERARY NOTICES.

PooRs MANUAL OF THE RAILROADS OF THE UNITED
STATES, FOR THE YEAR 1S76-1s77 Ninth series
The above named work, just issued, is the most
complete ana valuable of Its kind published in America
1t embodies not only description of every railroad in
the country including financial statements and opera
tons, but mass of general statistics with which all
investors should be familiar We learn. for instance,
that out OF 691 railways only 1876 paid dividends.
These however, though less than one-lourth OF the
railway system in number. embraced many OF the
important and costly lines The dividend paying roads
have, in the aggregate "a 500 miles in operation, and
stock amounting to $l0i7, 1881, So The npayins
roads 46 $3.50 miles operation and 81 100 49, 4i9
in stock The introduction TO the volume embraces
instructive historical sketch Of tho internal improve
ments in tho United States from 1916 to
1876 from tho pen Of Mr. Henry V. Poor
and is an admirable contribution 10 tho
literature OF this centennial year. especially that which
relates 10 the wonderful development and progress or
our country. In the course Of his discussion of the
subject tho author uiters the thought that 1--WE have
right expect that the rate OF railway uction
in the future will, for great many years at least,
come up to that of the past. Two three thousand
miles may, and probably will, be built yearly. Tho
progress be made the future is to be in the reduc
in the cost of transportation. We have already
shown that the rates of charges freight have been
reduced by at least two-thrds within twenty five
years In consequence of such reduction produce
now be moved l. 500 miles at the same cost it could
be moved 500 miles twenty five years ago. With every
reduction Of cost our available is extended and
with ability to compete in the supply OF bread
stuns with other food growing countries"
MONEY OF ALL NATIONS EQUALfzED AND CURRENCY
RATES STERLING EXCHANGE. BY ID. William
Diggs
srhe want of a compilation OF the character illus
parity of values OF the money OF different countries
and the mercantile transactions Of America with
almost every country the GLOBE make it desirable
all travellers and merchants book OF reference
where they can and glance ascertain cquiva-
lent prices In American gold The calculations have
apparently been made with care and VIII DO found
useful
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IMPORTANT TO xorAn1Es PUBLIC.
BALTIMORE TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION.

BALTIMORE, August 81, 1876
meeting OF the Baltimore typographical Union
No. II, yesterday fixed the price Of composition on
morning papers at fortyve cents per 1000 ems re-
duction OF ten per cent, and on afternoon papers,
where composition done by the piece aI forty cents
per 600 ems, "A reduction OF twenty per cent. Gu
afternoon papers, where weekly hands are employed
deduction OF ten per cent made, which VIII pay
at the rate OF SIG 20 per week. The above scac OF
prices adopted by vote OF log to Is nays TO
so into effect the irst day OF september next
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FIGHT AMONG SAILORS.

New HAVEN Conn, August 81 1875
This evening there fight on the Long Whsrf
among sailors belonging TO tho English ship
King Arthur, which lies IN the harbor
laden with ammunition for the Turkish
government, and OF the sailors, George WEIGH.
stabbed 1--WE others but none OF them fatally. The po
lice went the vessel and got Wcch whom the other
sailors tried TO lynch Whine board, but did not sue
capd
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FATALLY BURNED.

Kate Meyer aged twonty, OF No. 324 Eighth avenue,
accidentally fro to her clothes at No Dos West
Twonty-seventh street, and seriously burned about
the body She was taken INTO an adjoining house and
attended Dr. Johnson, OF No. $40 est Twenty SIxtD
street. Her wounds sand 10 be fatal
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DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

ALBANY, n. Y, August 81. 1876
At the Second Assembly District Democratic Conven-
ton, which held yesterday at Moravia, Jonathan
W. Clark, OF spriugport nominated for the As
semby.
At the First Assembly District Democratic Conven.
tion which was held at Cato yesterday II. j. Stork Of
the Auburn Mems, was nominated for the Assembly.
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THE ASSOCIATION OF SCIENTISTS.

BUFFALO, n. Y, August q, 1876.
Tho Standing Committee OF the American Associs-
ton Tor the Advancement OF Science have determined
to recommend for officers for the ensuing year.
10 be elected at the session tomorrow -
President, Professor Simon Newcomb. OF the Naval
observatory W ash ngton d. c.; Vice Presidents Sec
ou A. Professor Pickering, of Boston, Section b. Pro-
lessor o. G. Marsh. OF New Haven, Conn. General Sec
tary, Professor A. r. Grote of Buffalo, n ". Secre-
ary Of Section A. Professor II C. Bottom; of Section b.
Professor w. H. Dali
Nashville Tenn has been selected as the place for
holding the next annual meeting.
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DESTRUCTION OF A HOUSE AND BARNS.
BosroN August 81 1876
An incendary Ere at Hyde Park this morning burned
Peter Lanes house and barn, causing loss OF So 800
which is partly covered by insurance.
Mr.. Marks Oarn, with It's contents, which was stu
aied at Newton, destroyed by IRE this morning.
The loss IS estimated at 81 000
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SOUTHERN PENALTY FOR RAPE.

INQUEST on TIE BODY or ROBERT WILLIAMS
SHOT BY a MOB.
AUGUSTA, Ca, August 81, 1876
An inquest held the body OF Robert Will
lams tins morning. The jury returned verdict that
the deceased came his death from gunshot wounds
,,n,cted by nartits unknown. The body badly
mut lated Inc gates leading TO The jan broken
u,owp with axes Tue mob wa, composed vi men from
#be country William abogt twenty years OF age,
#nd Mrs Bridges whom he assaulted aud attempted 10
,ase 10 o married woman, agco nineteen years
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PROVIDENCE DISTURBED.

PROVIDENCE r. l., August %, 1870
In drunken row In this city Saturday night
Clinton Smith stabbed and killed Frank Thorn,o on.
The murderer is under arrest Some demonstrations
were made toward lynching him. Both are mulatoes.
There was an unusual number OF assaults and disturb
Oh Saturday night
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FRANCE.


BANQUET TO TIM RETURNED woRKINcMENs
OBLIGATION.
PARIS, August q, 1875
banquet was given to-day to the independent
delegates representing the workngmen, who have
returned from the Philadelphia Exhibition. NJ. Des-
mouths described the VISIT and others made speeches
Letters from Victor Hugo and Louis Blanc
A resolution was adopted rendering thanks to their
friends America for the cordial reception given the
delegates.
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BOSTON BATHOS.

BosroS, August %, 1876.
The semi-contennia anniversary OF the opening of
FaneuiI Hall Market was celebrated by a grand ban.
uuet at Fancu Hall last night
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A DARKROOM F&ACAS.

New HAVEN, conn, August ~ 1876
During the progress OF fight in Michael Reynolds
saloon tonight James Kane struck David O'Connci
with tumber, scverIng the temporal artery. O'Con
nell lost much blood aud may die