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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
order

II ia NOT we'll for a Knight of Labor to disObey
command issued under that seal. whether 1t be to
nav an assessment stop work, strike for higher
wages move out of town, or TO work for or against
particular candidate for official position. If he
shoud refuse there is secret court, with no moro
marcy than Western vigilance committee, which
win try him. He might appeal from the local to the
District Court and if he Is persistent, carry the
matter before the High Judge Advocate Of the
General Assembly, but can go no further with his
grievance. The courts Of justice of the land are
closed 10 him by his own act. Strikingly similar
in their workings are the courts OF the knights
of .abor and those Of the heather Chinese In Cali
fornia. The laborer IS the slave Of his associates
and would not dare to call the public courts to his
aid And what if the local courts are Differed by
menbers of the ORDER know Of courts 80 circum-
stanced.
The Knights are aggressive. SO democratic are
they in their ideas that their officers are compelled
In sit ON level with the subordinate members. All
Of their energies are directed toward capturing the
National and Greenback party movement The
Order ia not force to be despised,
embracing as It does disciplined mem
bership Of 100000 men. OF this number
$4,000 are Pennsylvania voters, and 10000 viii
cast their ballots in New-York State next Novem-
Der. Their hand has already been noticed in New
York State politics. At the recent Syracuse Con-
vention the Knights of Labor worked hard to got
their city delegation, under the leadership Of MI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
HEAVY PAIN STORM IN VIRGINIA.

A RAILWAY FLOODED AND TRAVEL INTERRUPTED.
RICHMOND, Va. Aug 16-The heavy rain storm along
the line Of the Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad last night flooded the track for distance OF
about five miles, Culverts washed out, and other
damage was done No through trains have arrived here
To-day or Tonight heavy force of at work re-
pairing the road. This city also visited ny heaNy
rains to-day. No other damage Is yet reported
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Washouts on the
Richmond and Fredericksburg Railroad, between Fred
ericksburg and Milford and on the Alexandria ana
Fredericksburg Road. near Quantico. caused by the
heavy storm of yesterday Ia that section, have inter
rupted travel by those routes The train due here at
100 this morning was detained aud the mails were
sent over the Virginia Midland Road No trains have
left here to-day, aud communication with Richmond Is
affJ infa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
Is BUTLER A BoNDHoLDERf
RUMORs THAT HE IS INTERESTED LARGELY 1,
DISTRICT BONDS SOME OF WHICH ARE HELD Il
HIS sECRETARY's NAME.

RUNORS THAT HE IS INTERESTED LARGELY IN
DISTRICT BONDS, SOME OF WHICH ARE HELD IN
HIS sECRETARY's NAME.
TEIEGRAPH TO THE TRBUNEI
WASHINGTON. Aug. 16.-Since General Butler as
serted in his Fourth Of July speech to the working
men at Newburyport Mass, that he owned no
Government bonds, several rumOrs have been
floating about Washington which the Generals
friends find it hard to reconcile with his speech
In the interests of truth and of the brawny tOiers
with whom the General has cast his lot I;
these rumors ought to be set at rest Treasury
officials have been besought in vain for in
formation regarding the bond transaction which,
according to rumor General Butler has been making
during the past year or two. To all seekers after
information the reply is made that it wOuld be
highly improper for an officer of the Government to
dvuge any part of the Treasury records concerning
the private affairs of persons doing business with
the Department unless authorized to do so by the
individual most interested. Under these circum-
stances il has been thought not improbable that
General Butler would take measures to allay the
anxiety OF these inqurers, by authorizing the Reg
lister of the Treasury to make public anything con-
corning his ownership Of bonds which might
be found onthe books of the Department
Among the rumors which have received credence in
many quarters is one TO the effect that last Summer
the public for thirty days before they were taken in
hand by the Syndicate General Butler, on the last
day on which they were purchased made haste to
secure $50, 900 worth for himself Another rumOr
is to tho effect that the Saturday before the last
Fourth Of July, the General caused $1s,-
600 worth of District of Columbia coupons
TO be exchanged for registered bonds Of
the same denomination. As shese bonds
are guaranteed, principal and interest, by the
Government. they are held in every respect equal.
as an investment, To Government bonds, and II is not
universally believed that the General would deny
holding Government bonds, while he was the
owner of District bonds guaranteed. Rumor says
that 800, 900 or more has been invested by Cen
eral buffers private secretary in District bonds,
but evil disposed persons express the belief that
they are held merely 10 conceal their true owner
ship, and that they really belong 20 the General
himself. Another story is afoat 10 the effect that
the General has personal interest in the 100000
OF $500 900 in Government bonds which are said TO
be held In trust by him for certain corporation OF
which he u chief manager.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
TIE AUSTRIAN REPULSE.
GENERAL PHILIPPovICH RETREATING.

GENERAL PHILIPPOVICH RETREATING.
BELGRADE. Friday. Aug. Is, 1873.
Advices received from insurgent sources represent
that General Zaparys defeat on the 10th inst. was
disastrous. 1t reported that he abandoned bat
terry quantity of arms and ammunition. and many
horses The insurgents also claim that General
Zapary's command was defeated in a second battle,
and that General PhilippOvicRs army is getting
back toward the River Save.
VIENNA Friday. Aug. I6, 1878.
Much modification is felt here at the unexpected
repulse of the Austrian forces in Bosnia. and the
fear that it may lessen Austrias prestige among the
Powers of Europe There are rumors that the sup
ply department was very badly served IL is SAID the
repuse has been even more severe than the official
accounts show, and the advance will have TO be
suspended for eight or ten days The Emperor
had believed that his armies would encounter
no serious opposition, and would have moth
ing to do but TO preserve the peace
among the different classes of the population lt is
stated that when the advance is resumed 1t will
take place under far more favorable conditions.
Under the new convention the Turkish troops must
il need be- cooperate with the Austrans IN prevent
ing armed resistance
Thirty Turkish battalions stationed in Bosnia,
including five battalions of regular troops have
joined the insurgents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
rELEGRAPHIC NOTEs.

CIyc1SNATI Aug 16.-The Bank of Millersburg,
Ohio closed ITS doors yesterday
Troy n v Auq. 18.-John Archie, station agent
a. iioosiek Junction. was killed by tbs cars last night
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16-Willlam e. English
who was by Henry A. Caulheld yesterday ueu ~
O'clock this morning. .
SAN Francisco, Aug. 16.-Willlam Wilson, al ias
paersop was hanged San Benardno this morning iof inc
murder OF named Barrett
EUREKA New, Aug. 16.-A heavy freshet TOOK
hess Yesterday sweeping away outbuildng etc The
eanse was heavy rains IN the mountainh
ST. PAUL. Mimi, Aug. 16.-Fifteen carloads OF
wheat from the great Dakota farm Of Cases cheney
AZ Duluth last evening This the first wheat OF tho
RosroN Aug. 18-As the result of the recent
% nsncons IN this state four companies are 20 Dc dis
banded and eleven companies ana one oa''oi9 VI ' ~
be reprimanded 80 :,
HARRISBURG Penn, Aug. 16-Milton brown ana ail1
Christian spayd awaiting tra tor ngnMS s morn
inc by dgng through the wall with pair OF scissors
sPRINGFIRLD, Mass. Aug 16.-Iimothy McCairty
and nennis Sullivan middle aged men, were snIocatea ~
well which they were deepening az Jenesslhe t &
nv The umes blast OF nitro mat haa just peeh
Fred.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
A TURCO-A USTRIAN TREA TY.

CONCESSIONS MADE BY AUsTRIA-MoRE REvERsEs
REPORTED.
VIENNA. Friday, Aug. 10, 1873.
convention between Austria and Turkey rela-
tive to the Austrian occupation of Bosnia, was
signed yesterday by Count Andrassy, and CaratheO-
dori Pacha the Turkish plenipotentiary.
THE sULTANs AUTHORITY STILL RECOGNIZED.
LONDON. Friday, Aug. 10, 1873.
A ConstantinOple telegram says, on official author
ity that Austria intended to settle the conditions
of the occupation by means of exchange of notes;
hut In view of the resistance in Bosnia, she made
important concessions. in order 20 obtain the
solemn sanction Of q convention for the occupation.
The duration OF the occupation has not been fixed.
but several articles of the convention recognize Tho
sovereignty of the Sultan and it is provided that in
the churches and mosques public prayers for him
shall continue TO be offered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
TWELTE THOUSAND VETERANS.

GREAT TINES AT THE ILLINOIS REUNIoS-sIxTY-
EIGHT REGIMENTS REPRESENTED.
81. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 16.-A special from
Mount Vernon Ill., says that the crowd at the soldiers
reunion was very great again yesterday and the weather
fine after the storm OF Wednesday night The number
present at the grove estimated at 1000 AFTER bttta'
ton drill Inv rho lth Illinois the surviving representa-
tyes OF the Black Hawk, Florida and Mexican wars,
and OF the Union Army marched ~ double column past
the speakers stand where all the distinguished visitors
and many officers stood most OF them stopping 10 snake
hands with Generals Sherman McCook Logan, snleIds,
were represented, ten from OHIO, nine from indiana,
WISCONSIN, Tennessee, West Virginia, Kentucky, New
VI nd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
A DAY OF POLITICS.
CONVENTIONS AND RUMoRs.

THE DEMANDS OF THE TENNESSEE DEMOCRATS
RUMoRs ABOUT GENERAL BUTLER AND DISTRICT
BoNDs-DIsORDERLY MEETING OF NATIONALS IN
THIS CITY.
The Tennessee Democratic Convention
adopted platform denOuncing the Republicans
for all the ills from which the country suffers,
and demanding the payment of Government
bonds in silver, when that metal is cheaper
than gold. 1t is also proposed that the Legis-
lature allow the people of the State to vote
upon an adjustment of the debt. 0ryil L. Grant
says his brother, the ex-President may be
educated up" to third term. 1t is rrl-
mored that General Butler is largely
interested in District of Columbia bonds.
The Organizing Committee of the National
party held a meeting IN this city, which was
attended by representatives of the different fac
tons. Little was done and the session was
marked by much disorder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
ANOTHER THIRD-TERM RUMOR.

A CAMPAIGN STONY Thai HENEKAL UHANI WhNIo
TO RUN WITH JUDGE KEY IN 1880.
tBr TELEGRAPH TO THE IRIBUEE.i
WAsnINGToS, Aug. 1G.-The extremities 10 which
the correspondents Of Democratic newspapers are
reduced in these dull times Is illustrated by the H-
NOR which is being telemaphed tonight that, be-
fore leaving Paris, General Tyner had CONVEX
sation with General Grant, during which the latter
said that he expected to receive the nomination or
the Repubheanjparty for third term. and that he
was DESTROYS that the name OF PostmasteT-General
Key should be placed on the ticket with him for
Vice-PresIdent This story IL coupled with the re-
Northern and Western trip is 20 pave the way for
such a nomination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
ASSASSINATION IN RUSSIA.
THE cnIEE on POLICE KILLED-aREAr ExcIrEMEN

TIE CHIEF OF POLICE KILLED-GREAT EXCITEMENT
AT ST. PETERSBURG.
ST. PETERSBURG, Friday, Aug. Is, 1873
The capital was thrown into state of intense
excitement to-day by the audacious attempt to
assassnate, in the open street, General MezenzOf,
the Chief of Police who succeeded TO that post after
the wOunding and subsequent dismissal of his pre-
decessOr, who so narrowly escaped death from the
bullet of Vera Sassulitch. The scene at theat-
tempted assassination wasstrking. The Chief. it was
known, passed each day through certain thorough
fare. number of men assembled at the corner of
the Place Michel and as Mezentzof appeared, one Of
them stepped before him and interrupted his pr
gress At this moment several pistol shots were
heard, N. Mezentzof fell wounded to the ground,
and the assassins, brandishing their weapons,
Jumped INTO conveyance and dashed away. Gen.
eral Mezentzoff has since died.
PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE CRIME.
IBY CABLE TO THE TRBuNE.I
LONDON, Friday Aug. 10. 1873.
The attempted assassination of the Russian Chief
OF Police ia a subject of comment here. The theory
is advanced that it was the work of the secret
cieties, and was in retaliation for the execution Of
HOede at Berlin this morning. bond of SYM
pathy said to exist between the secret societies OF
Russia, Germany and France, and the fact that
HOedePs sentence was to be carried out was known
st. Petersburg this morning. Ii is said that both
HOedel and DR. NObllng, who is soon to meet
HOedeps fate are believed to have been in associa-
tiOn with the Russian societies
MEZENTZoFF STABBED, NOT SHOT.
ST. PETERSBURG. Saturday, Aug II, 1879
General Mezentzoff, chief of the EmperOr's private
police, was stabbed fatally above the heart, not
shot, as at first reported
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
THE EXECUTION OF HOEDEL.
THE EMPERoRs RELUCTANCE ovERCOME-DETAns
OF HoEDEL's CRIME.
rBr CABLE TO THE TRIRuSr.I


[BY CABLE TO THE TRIBUEE.l
BERLIN, Friday Aug. 16, 1878.
Emil Hoede the tInsmith from Lepsic, who at
tempted to assassinate the Emperor William on May
IL, was beheaded this morning at an early hour, in
the courtyard Of the new prison.
The reluctance of tho Emperor to permit the exc
cutiOn was at last overcome. and the Imperial de-
cree was signed on the 9Th instant, commanding
the carrying out of the sentence of the court Hoe
del was informed of his fate only short time be.
fore the time fixed. He received the announce
ment at first stoidly but afterward betrayed great
agitation Some difficulty had been experienced in
obtaining an executioner; it is reported that the
man who at last accepted the task is a respectable
butcher of Berlin. When conducted to the place Of
execution HOedel trembled and his cOuntenance was
ashy. The business was very quickly done. He
was made to kneel down, the executioner raised an
immense double-hauded sword and the head fell
upon the scaffold.
1t is reported that The executione- refused any re-
ward
FURTHER DETAILS OF HoEDEHs BEHAVIOR.
BERLIN. Saturday Aug. IT, 1873.
HOedel, when informed that his execution was
fixed upon. became deadly pale. He wished to
plead for pardon, but soon recovered cOmposure
when told that this was useless. He asked for
wine for supper, and drank to the
Commune and the leader of the Social Democracy
When the sentence was read the scaffOld he spat
disdainfully and cried "Bravoi" He repulsed the
ministrations of the chaplain declaring them use
less as 1T would take years TO convert him.
Fifty persons, including officials, judges police, and
twelve citizens attended the execution, which is
generally approved. Official notice of the execution
has been posted throughout the city as warming
1t required but single stroke of the to decapi
tate Hoedel. The remains were Immediately buried
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
SUCCESSFUL JAIL BREAKERS.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Aug. 16.-Five pris-
oners who were awaiting the action of the Grand Jury
on various charges escaped from Jail here this afternoon
by melting the solder which fastened the iron bars ia the
Iail window. Tie escape was accomplished IN broad
of their pursuers None OF them have been recaptued
One Is a negro.
ESCAPE or NINE BURGLARS At HAMILTON, OHIO.
CrScISSATI Aug 1G-Nlne prisoners made their escape
from the Jail az Hamilton, Ohio early this morning
Most OF them were confined for burglary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17

Republican crop in November This is the first county
have found where the Democrats have surrendered 20
the Greenbackers and adopted the main part OF their
ticket IL has produced curious erect Honest Demo
Gratis are dIsgusted pnd although possibly they may
not vote at ALL they surely will not swallow that suceo.
are Jealous OF the Democratic coalition and ready to
desert the Joint stock I would be very strange
If under this state OF affairs the Republicans, WHO are
the alert and entering active canvass should
not be aOe to maintain their hold the county Tney
feel full OF confidence and that Is half the battle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
TALK WITH ORvIL L. GRANT.
HE THINKS GENERAL GRANT COULD BE EDUCATED
UP TO A THIRD TERM.

BosToN, Aug. 16.-Ihe Post to-day publishes
an interview with oryi L. Grant. the ex-Presidents
brother who is spending days In this city, Oryil
Grant said his brother has written 10 friends In this
country that he will account accept nomination
for the Presidency, and added;
He does not want IT, But think he could be educated
mn 10 II as ne was before IL he could be made 10
believe that he was the only able TO save the c0un-
try or the party he would. think allow his name 10 DO
used i'm the convention think. somehow That they VIII
nominate INN; but that's only my own opinion
Mr. Grant said that BaboOck Mcdonald, Joyce, and
those felowsY would II the General became President
again " be left 10 20 to the -" Mr.. Grant also eX-
pre ssed himself freely other topics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
GREECE REBUKED BIZ THE PORTE.
LONDON. FRIDAY. Aug. 10.

LONDON, Friday, Aug 49, 1878.
The note addressed by the Porte to the
Powers reference to the demands of Greece declares
that Turkey accepted the principle Of the rect
cation of the Greek frontier IL says that Greece
tated with Russia several times and mOoted the Ques-
ton of the partition Of ROumela She asked IN vain for
naval assistance from Russia, and, not succeeding Ia
obtaining IT, renowned the idea OF going 20 war through
dread OF the power Of Turkey. The Porte. however,
leaves 10 the Powers the task Of Judging its arguments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
AMERICAN Troops GROSS THE BORDER.

GALVESTON, Tex. Aug. 16.-A special dispatch to
The Necs from San Antonio says news has Just
been received that Colonel Mackenzie and his troops
crossed into Mexico last night at Fort Duncan.
There ia great activity among the Mexicaus on the
other side of the river.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
The brethren would he on hand.

The brethren WOul0 ne on nand
The oath is long, and of a character supposed to
be very binding. The candidate never has a pre-
vious knowledge of the order Some friend has
proposed his name a committee has passed upon
his case and he has been elected without being con-
suited His friend then invites him out to spend
the evening"" OF makes any other plausible excuse
TO get him to enter the anterOom of the Assembly,
where masked and disguised man appears before
him. First exacting a pledge OF utter secrecy,
whether he goes ahead or not, he is
asked il he would like TO join a brotherhood
of fellow workmen, whose only object is
mutual benefit. He is told nothing Of its
workings Curiosity, if nothing else, leads him
TO proceed. Another Unknown Knight" receives
him in the ante-room and conducts him to the As
sembly, where more instructions are given. In the
darkness he sees, or rather feels, strange figures
moving, and, more dead than alive, signifies his
willingness to become a member OF the society.
Then comes the terrible oath, which is to bind for
all time the mind, body and conscience of the man,
as well as TO take a portion of his wages whether
he wills it OF no.
To get even with the "Oho boilers and bring
them to time, the General Assembly changed the
signs and grip and, oddly enough, If it was mere
coincidence the sign of recognition given by the
Kniget of Labor and the Toledo Nationalist is the
same; the first finger of the right hand thrust into
the shirt collar. All of the signs Of the Knights
are given in three movements. Three shakes
round of tie grip; three knocks open the door;
three hands clasp the open Bible when al oath is
administered; three stars embellish all docu-
ments and a triangle inside circle, with the num-
Der of the Assembly in the centre, and the letters
S. O. M {" Secrecy. Obedience, Mutual Assist
apce ~ about the sides form the official seal of the
order,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
BENNIYGrON'S CELEBRATIOM.

BENNINGTON, VT, Aug. 1G.-The one hun
dred and first anniversary Of the battle OF Bennington
was duly celebrated to-day. One hundred and one guns
were fired at daybreak Special trains brought large
crowds OF people, aud fully 0.0OO the grounds.
A procession banquet, Grafton, poem, and after
dinner speeches were the features OF the day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
IN IRON COMPANIES HEAVY FAILURE.
2. 1G.-The NeshannOck

PrrTsBURG, Penn, Aug. 16.-The Neshannock
Iron Works OF Sharon Penn, under the firm name OF
Bradley Refs Co., failed to-day. The firm has nled
petition in bankruptcy, with schedule OF Liabilities
amounting 10 nearly 81 600 900. This failure Ia largely
due 10 the failure Of Kimberly, Carnes Co., OF the
same pIace and OF Reese Graf Woods OF this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
HAGARIES OF THE WEATHER.
A NEVADA CITY FLOODED.

A HEAVY RAINFALL DESTROYS 100000 WORTH
OF PROPERTY AT AUsTN-oNE LIFE LOST.
SAN Francisco, Aug. 16.-The business part oil
Austin, New, was flooded by the bursting OF cloud
last evening. Damage to the amount Of about
800, 900 was done. man named Spartan was
swept down a ravine and drowned. The Rore'tte
Office and many business buildings were wrecked
The part Of the town in which the residences are
situated escaped damage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
A NEW REVOL UTIoN BY BAEz.

HAVANA, Aug. 16.-Intelligence from Santo
Domingo 10 the 7th inst is to the effect that revolution
has broken out the parsans Of Baes and LupeEon haV
ing united against Gonzales Puerto Plata, santiago
onists INC latter claim that the whole republic VIII
80 them SHORTLY without Iauch bloodshed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
BAD PLAN ABANDONED.

CONGRESSMAN STEWART DECIDES NOT TO RUN
AGAINST MR.. wAsHBURNE IN TIE lid MINNIE
sofa DISTRICT.
lBH TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEl
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-EX-Governor Austin, OF
Minnesota, Third Auditor of the Treasury, leaves
for home tomorrow night and will take part in the
canvass in the lid Congressional District of that
State. He has been advised that jacob II. Stewart
the present Republican member from that district.
has abandoned the movement inaugurated by him
20 run against Mr.. Washburne, the Republican
nominee for the succession. Governor Austin says
there win be no difficulty in electing Mr.. Wash
bnrne. The only opposition 10 Mr.. Stewart Is the
feeling i'm Minnesota in favor of term only for
It's Congressman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
SURRENDER or INDIAN WARRIORS.

SAN FRANcIso, Aug. 16.-A dispatch from
the Malheur Agency via Baker City, says; Seventy
even Indians including sixty Warriors surrendered To-
dsv Ths leaves very few hostile Snakes unacoounted
for These Indians say that the Bannacks dd all the
nn,irdnr4nV md the SnaknA tho stealInR.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
4 FINE Contribution 10 WALLEGFoRD

NEw-HAvEN, Conn, Aug. 16-The con-
trlbution OF the Sew-York, New-Hayen and Hartford
Railroad Company TO the Wallingord relief fund is
On 7e7 IL being the total receipts for carrying and
from Walhngford half fare, 1882 people on Wednes
.lnrr