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The New York herald., 1879-08-01
LIVES SAVED BY A WOMAN.


[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
CLAYTON. N Y, July 81, 1872
This afternoon a female cook at Alvords Island,
three-ourths of mile from here thought she heard
the voices of men crying for help. She sprang into
skin and, rowing mile in the direction of the
sounds. found two men in the water clinging to an
overturned boat. The men were almost exhausted
aud could have held out but short time longer
She gathered them in and rowed them back to the
Governors island, where the great fisherman fur
pished them with dry clothes and stim ulants. The
citizens will present the cook with handsome testi
ponial for bravery
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
BURNED TO DEATH.

DETROIT. Mich, July 81. 1879.
special despatch from Battle Creek reports the
burning of the pleasure steamer Lew Wallace at
Coquack Lake. two miles south Of that place. this
morning; also she dwelling of James Cleveland and
three boat houses. Mrs Cleveland and her infant
perished In the flames. and two more of her children
are badly injured that they are not expected to
live. Mr.. Cleveland saved his own and the life OF
one of his children by jumping from the second
story window OF his burning house into the lake.
The fro originated in the engine room Of the
The New York herald., 1879-08-01

graphs the following from the Monitem;-
England has for year been helping the Sui
tan of Morocco to prepare for con-
fict with Spain, as the latter bankers
for the annexation of the formers ter
ritory. English officers have been drilling
troops and English engineers fortifying Tangier.
England fears that the conquest by Spain of
Morocco would prejudice Gibraltar" This state
ment is regarded as unreliable. ss
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
THE CANADA PACIFIC RAILWAY.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. I

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
OTTAWA Ont. July 81. 1879.
The city is full Of contractors to-day. including
several prominent Americans. aud usual there Is
end Of wire pulling. comparing notes and specu-
laing upon the results of rendering bids the one
hundred mile section Of the Canada Pacific Railway
west of Winnipeg The tenders are to be opened to-
morrow and will probably be submitted the Privy
Council whole, the government being anxious
not to delay the commencement Of the work.
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
THE ASHLEY BELT.

WESTON AND ROwELL TO SIGN ARTICLES.
lBY CABLE TO THE HERALD.
LONDON, August 1, 1879.
Weston and Rowell will sign articles on
Saturday for the next competition of the Sir John
Ashley Long Distance Champion Belt. The con-
test will take place at Gilmore's Garden, begin
ming OH the st of September
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WAsnIISGroS. August Ill A. Nj.

OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WAsirrSGroS. August Ill A. Nj.
Indications.
For New England, the Middle States and the lower
lake region. slightly warmer southeast to southwest
Winds clear or partly cloudy weather and stationery
or slowly falling barometer.
For the South Atlantic and Gulf States. casterly to
southcrly winds. partly cloudy weather and local
rains with slight changes in temperature and pres
sure.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley. warmer south
erly to westerly winds. partly cloudy weather and
slowly falling barometer.
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri
valleys. falling. followed by rising barometer. warm
southerly winds, partly cloudy weather and Of
rain followed by winds shifting to northerly and
casterly. with lower temperature during Friday
night.
In the Pacific coast region clear or fair weather.
The Upper Ohio river will fail slowly.
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR RoBITAILLE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD !

aaas' fA OTTAWA, Ont. July 81, 1879.
It is rumored here to-day that committee has
been formed with q view to insttuting legal pro-
ceedngs in the nature of quo Cavranfo against the
Hon. Theodore Robitaille, successor to Lieutenant
Governor Letellier to inquire by what authority he
supports the character OF Lieutenant Governor of
the Province of Quebec. The Star says that the
whole affair has been placed in the hands OF high
legal authority of Montreal and that the
papers are in course or preparation.
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
SITTING BULL GONE NORTH.

Sr PAUL, Minc July 81, 1879.
General Terry. commanding the Military Depart.
inent of Dakota, received despatch tonight from
General Miles. dated Camp on Rock Greek,
eighteen miles south of the boundary line,
saving that sitting Bulls band OF Soux
had fled northward To Wood Mountain
leaving their property scattered along the line OF
route for fifty miles. The Sioux are estimated TO
number 5000, with 1000 fghting men. General
Miles says he believes he has force on rough to deal
with all the Indians sit ing Bull can muster.
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
ORANGEMEN AND CATHOLICS.

(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
.us OTTAWA Ont. July 81. 1879
Several Catholic union were present at the
Police Court to-day on summonses. charged with
being implicated in the disturbance that took place
on Saturday night last. Evidence was adduccd
showing that at most they but spectators, and
the cases were all dismissed. The Orange Young
Britous' side will be heard to morrow.
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
KILLED WHILE SLEEPING.
lpr TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD, -,

INK TELEGRAPH TO THE HEEAIlD.1
NORFOLK, Va, July 81, 1870.
Last night the through freight train the Sea
board and Roanoke Railroad was going south from
Portsmouth. IL ran over farmer of Northampton
county named John Cook, who was intoxicated and
was sleeping the track He was living to-day in
horrible agony, but cannot possibly survive. His
left exc cut out, several holes were gougcd in
his skull and his body otherwise manglcd.
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
THE NOTORIOUS s.DoC" MIDDLETON IN THE
HANDS OF THE AUTHORITIES.

CHEYENNE. Wy. T.. July 81, 1879.
''Doc" Middleton, notorious horse and cattle
thief. for whose capture large reward was offered
by the different counties of Nebraska, captured
in his camp on the Niobrara River. about two
hundred miles northwest of Columbus, Neb., on
Sunday morning last aud taken to that town this
evening. On Sunday morning detectives and soldiers
from Columbus and Grand Island surrounded the
house OF Richardson, Middleton's father-inlsw
and captured Richardson and five members of Mid
of lynching to lead the party Middleton's camp.
which found in deep canyon near the river.
The camp was surrounded. surprised and Middleton.
his wife and two of his gang captured. Middleton
found to be severely wounded the result of his
fight with detectives last week. 1t is supposed that
the greater portion of the gang away locating
a new camp, no stock was found with Middleton.
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
ABANDONED BY HER BETRAYER

[By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
OTTAWA Ont, July ~, 1870.
highly connected young woman has been aban-
doned in Hotel Hamilton by her reputed husband.
II appears that she came with him from England
recently on the unders tanding that he would marry
her. He has gone off with actress.
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
THE OHIO CANVASS.

COLUMBUS. July 81. 1879.
The Republican State Executive Committee have
received challenge from the Greenback Committee.
asking that Charles Foster engage in series of joint
debates with either Ex-Governor Charles Anderson.
w. NJ. CORY or Don Piatt. The challenge has been
accepted and meetings will hereafter be arranged at
Drominent pOints.
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
PROMINENT MASON DYING.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALp.l

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.l
EAsToN, Pa. July 81, 1879.
James Madison Porter, son of ex-Secretary of
War ]. Madison Porter. deceased, is dying at his
home in Easton. Mr.. Porter is the last Past Grand
Master Of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania,
and had attained to the highest rank in Masonry in
HI try
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
MAINE DEMOCRATS.

BANGOR, July 81 1879.
The Democratic County Convention to-day nomf-
mated straight democratic ticket refusing. by an
almost unanimous vote, to await the action of the
Greenback Convention before presenting ticket.
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
BALLOON ASCENSION.
[BY TE1.EaRApH TO THE HERALp.l

MONTREAL. July 81, 1870.
At half-past Ave this morning Professor Grim
ley and Messrs. Cowan and Page began the imitation
OF the balloon Canada whose ascension was awaited
with considerable interest inasmuch as 1t WILL 1t
Is expected fully test the aerial steerage apparatus
of Messrs. Cowan Page. At halfpast Ave r. M.
everything was readiness. and the Canada and the
aerial car, containing Professor Grimley, Messrs.
Cowan h Page the inventors. and Messrs. Harper
and Brow ming press reporters left the ground amid
the cheers the large crowd assembled see them
sg
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
CANADIAN BANK FAILURE.

MONTREAL, Quebec. July 81, 1870.
Owing TO tho heavy demands upon the Consolidated
Bank to-day which II was unable TO meet the di-
rectors have decided not to reopen for business.
The failure will seriously affect some four hundred
widows aud orphans who held stock.
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
POISONED WITH ICE CREAM.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ]

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
PETERSBURG, Va, July 81, 1879.
Captain Daniel Dodson, auditor of the Petersburg
Railroad Company. died at early hour this morn
ing from the effects of poison taken into his system
last Thursday by partaking of ice cream. Several
members OF Captain Dodsons family, who
poisoned at the time still in critical con-
dition. The of the poisoning still remains
entire mystery. though the best medical and scen-
tc skill of the city has been exercised for the relief
of the sufferers. Captain Dodson was prominent
and very popular citizen, and had recently come into
possession OF large landed property by the death Of
his brother, Mr.. John Dodson.
CHECK TENDENCY TO GRAYNESS WITH
"AfR the desirable prepara tiOn for the
hair before the public. There drawback to it in the
shape OF mineral mpury, il is derived from vegetable
sources exclusively. 1t does mpar artificial tint
reyives the natural hue of the hair and most
tent nvigoran of the scalp enabling it to put forth
moro vigorous growth Bottles Of HAIR REvvUx" cost
ing fifty cents hold large quantity dollar bottles
other for the hair Sold by druggists and
fancy goods dealers.
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
SUGAR REFINING AT HALIFAX.

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
OTTAWA, Ont. July 81, 1879.
Several gentlemen from Halifax N. s.. are visiting
the principal Canadian cities, with a view OF raising
500 0O0 the balance necessary to start sugar re-
hnery in that city.
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show the changes In the
temperature for the past wenty-four hours. in cop
parson with the corresponding date of last year.
Indicated by the thermo meter at Hudnuts pharmacy.
HERALD Building, No. 2ls Broadway
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
SECRETARY SHERMAN.

PORTLAND, Me-. July 81, 1879.
The revenue cutter Grant called here to-day and
proceeded ten O'Clock A. NJ, with Secretary Sher-
man aud party, for Newport
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
THE BICYCLE JOURNEY.

lBy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.I
FoRr PLAIN. July 81. 1870
Mr.. Wentworth Rollins. the bicycle rider, arrived
here at eleven O'Clock tonight, having gone twenty
Ave miles during the day over heavy roads. lie
leaves tor Utica tomorrow.
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
THE MORMON MURDER.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
ATLANTA, Ga. July 81, 1879.
Governor Colquitt to-day issued a proclamation
Offering $500 reward for the capture Of the murder
ers of the Mormon elder, and has issued orders to
the Sheriff to be especially active in making .
search and capture. There coroner's warrants
out for thirteen men. but none OF them have left
the State. 1t is said in Dalton that the murder
have employed Q lawyer and will appear when
court sits and stand trial but will not give before
then and go to jail. The Governors reward will
out the professional detectives, who will
capture some of the culprits.
ARRIVAL OF ELDER STANDINGS BODY AT THE
MORMON HEADQUARTERS PREPARATIONS FOR
A GRAND MOURNING DISPLAY.
by TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
SALT LAKE. Utah. July 81. 1879.
Theremains of Elder Joseph Standing. the slain
Mormon missionary. arrived in this city by regu-
lar train from the East this evening Elder Rudger
Clawson, a brother missionary in the Georgia
branch. accompanied the body. A committee
composed of Elder John Morgan President
of the Southern States mission and some brother
missionaries met Elder Cawson and his charge in
Ogden and escorted them to Salt Lake. committee
to take charge OF the body and convey it
the of the city sexton where it will rest till
sunday The body d;,i was emDalmed din in Georgia and
present in the depot when the train arrived but
quiet was preserved, and no particular interest
manifested.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE oBsEQuEs
Great preparations are making for tho funeral
services, which will be held next Sunday. The
official organ of the Mormon Church, the Deseret
Nes is filled with notices to various committees and
different orders Of the Stake Priesthood to attend
preliminary meetings. High Priests of Salt Lake
Stake and other stakes of Zion notified by the
president probate Judge Elias Smith and his coun-
scllors to attend the funeral services in the Taber
nacle and their position in the building is assigned
them. There Will be an imposing procession, and
the addresses are likely to be inflam matory.
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
EUROPE.

An OLD ESTABLISHED SPANISH HOUSE IN
n Madrid is to take the OF dst class
American firm. for the sale OF white and printed cotton
goods; very references given Apply to Don
GABRIEL FERRER. rs Gale de la Bolsa. Madrid
A MERICANS IN LONDON.-ADELPHf RESrAU-
N rant strand Dinnors a la carte. Joints ready
Choicest Wines aud spirits. Lager Beer constantly
draught Prices moderate.
HOPE BROTHERS,
Ill a. and 4B Ladgate HUI, Old Bailey,
London,
Taors Shirtmakers Iiosiers Giovers General
filters the cheapest house In tho world for
visitors London Will do well inspect
stock before buying elsewhere.
I INCoLN. BENNETT A co.
lIuat Manufacturers the Royal Family corner
willie aud rcadilly; Prize Medal Philadelphia; Gold
Medal, Paris.
The New York herald., 1879-08-01
THE LINcoLNsHInE-RoyAL MATCH.

THE UNCONSTITUTIONAL MATCH.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON, August 1, 1879.
The match between MIR. Ten Broecks Lincoln
shire, 4 years, and Lord Dupplin's Royal 3
years. for f5OO side with f1OO forfeit, has
been declared off by mutual consent.
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Average temperature yesteTuhy. GU
Average temperature for corresponding date
last year. .......................... "
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NEW pURLICNTIOys.
A TraAcTIvE NEW SUMNER NOVELS

A TTisACTfNE NEW SUMNER NOVELS
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summer story BY Lcuis Garner 70 cents
TWO OF Us. A decorative art novel ny Calista Hal.
scy The hit Of the season. 81.
HER FRIEND LAWRENCE. BY Frank Lee Benedict.
author of MY Daughter Elinor" 81 so
CUPID ON CRrTCHEs A Narragansett Pior Love
Story. by an "Emwood club" man. 10 cents.
WIRED LOVE. rolographic Romance BY Ella
Chceyer Thaycr rs cents
ANGE. Florence Msrryatt's New Novel 70 cents.
SORRY HER LOT. Miss Grants New Novel. 10 cents
@. w. CARLETON q CO. Publishers.
"A. MANS MISSION ON EARTH
popular medical treatise, clearly explaining the hdden
which vitality and shorten the duration o lite,
with hints for the removal Of the same showing how over
powers be fully estorcd and obstacles To
riage overcome By tnal. 2oc,. currency postage
Science aud Art iSD 18th sv. New Nork city
ItoNEy ISLAND AND THE JEWS.
History of this Famous Seaside Resort with Hotels,
Piers Music. Bathing aud other usrtcusrs. together
with an Account of the Recent JEWISH CONTROVERSY
:" Price sn a. ID cents. AMERICAN NEWS co, Agents
@. W CARLETON co. Publishers, New York
LIVERY ONE SUFFERING fllOM NERVOUS Ptt,DS.
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AN UNMISrAkABLE FILTRATION. A spicy new
story BY Louis Garner. Is cents
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TWO OF Us. A decorative art novel by calista Hal.
hit OF the 81
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WIRED LOVE. A relcgraphie Romance BY Ella
Chccser Thaycr Is cents.
The New York herald., 1879-08-01

FIR FRIEND LAWRENCE BY Frank Lee Benedict
ior of My Daughter Eiinor." 81 So
The New York herald., 1879-08-01

CUPID ON CRrTCHEs. A Narragansett Pior Love
Story. by an "Elmwood club" man. 10 cents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-06-19
:! THn 4 co1oRADo RAI1RoAp Vac.

Denver, Col, June 12-The Denver RiC
Grande Railroad Company Is still In possession 81
the line. The matter was taken before Judge
Hallei, Of the United States Court to-day, and he
decided that The United States Court had inrla.
diotlOn, and the State court writ would be we'll
II proven that application forremoVal was made
before che writS were iausd. Two days will be
required to obtain proof.
II was yesterday learned that two men In the
employ Of the Atchisoa, Topeka 4 Santa Fe Road
were killed and two wounded At Cucharia .
email town south OF Pueblo. isl..i,,a-f
The following Is list Of the persons wounded
In the recent dificuly between the rival railroad
corporations IN Colorado; fdi.0
J. NJ. Fyfe Dan Sullivan and James Harris
badly; Thomas Morrow, Slightly; Harry jenkins,
moFtslly.,4
The excitement attending The service Of the
injunction yeteEday morning, and In accord
Ance with which the Atchison. Topeka 4 Santa
Fe Railroad Company was 0usted, and the Dem
yer d Rio Grande Company resumed possession
Of lis constructed railroad has subsided and
qdiet IA reported along the entire line. The pro-
ceeding on which the order was basel was com.
menceo some weeks ago % cancel the lease
MES last Oct her, but which htill remains unde-
liveFed, 0y the terms OF which the Rio Grande
Company was 10 lease ilB line OF constructed
road, s87 miles IN length, TO the Atchison compa-
ny. Alter q full argument OF Che counsel OF the
respective parties Judge Bowen decided ne
had no right or authority 70 occupy and operate
the road, and he directed an Injunction 10 issue
against the further occupancy and operation
thereof By that C0mpNnY, aud en1Olned them
from interfering or obslruciing The future 0pe4-
alton Of the road By the Rio Grande Company.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-06-19
CAPTURE OF AN EXPERT AND
SUCCESSFUL FORGER.

Chicago, June l6.--A year ago The First National
Bank officers, finding that they had been victim
lied by some clever ioIgeries set Pinkertons
Agency to work on q clew which to- day resulted
in the arrest Of Charles Brockway, alias Charles
Seymour one of the most expert iorgen In the
country, and we'll known In Eastern States 40 the
leader of those other noted crooks, Ed Hall, An
dy Roberts, Valentine Gleason, Walter Sheridan,
Walter Patterson and Spence Pettis. Shortly a.
terwaId two pals, VIM. 0dell and James Morgan,
OF Philadelphia, were arrested Some eighteen
months ag o Brockawsy came here, and having
the appearance Of genlltmanly and respectable
merchant bectme member Of the Board Of
Trade, and btaiDed an insight into the manner
Of conductin & business places, where frms depos-
ited and had several accounts with different
banks himself under the meme of Charles Sey.
mOuI. He seems to bave begun work at once.
but very dkcreetly, and long intervals interven-
ed between the jobs. The local banks suffered
most, their losses being estimated at about $40 900
10 Sl2 600. BrOckyay had friendship with Two
alleged detectives known as Sam and Doc Wei
ker. and when his name became known they
moved hie baggage from the hotel where he had
been living, but II was found at 6i5 Wabash ave-
hue later In the day. and consisted Of the most
complete set of fOTgers RpPRI atua ever captured,
dies, checks stamps, ribbons, pens, blank drafts,
DC. B,Ockway has served two yean IN the Au-
burn, New York, Penitentary. The First Nat'A
Bank Is Baid TO be the heaviest sufferer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-06-19
FOREIGN NEWS ITEMS.

A Paris dispatch says a rumor finds currency
in Cairo that the Khedive is inclined TO abdi'
cate. The correspondent considers the Tnmor
not surprising, as the Khedive would thereby
secure the succession to his son and pension
| to himself
A Constantinople dispatch says the Khedlve
has instructed his ageIt 10 inform the Porte that
Germany's accusation that he had violated his
treaty Obligations is unfounded, and that he In.
tends to maintain the be,t relations with the
Powers.
Oonstantinople, June l9.-The Sultan has de.
teHminrd to sanction the reforms demanded by
the people Of Crete.
Vienna, June 13.-Rutsis has proposed that
Aleko Pasha shall not be allowed to summon
Turkish troops without the consent Of an sbso.
Lutte majority Of the international Commission,
and all the Powers have concuIred in the pro-
posal.
A Genoa dispatch says; slgnor Canzo, son.in'
law Of General Garibaldi, has been sentenced to
one years imprisonment for resisting the police
in March last
The Great Council Of Geneva has refused to
discuss the re establishment Of capital punish
meht Not a single voice was raised in its favor,
Reports have reached the Government Of India
OF fresh massacreH OF Royal princes at Mandaly,
prompted by the King OF Burmah.
Greece, in accordance with the request Of the
Powers, has consented to sgaIn appoint Commits.
sioners 10 negotiate ratification OF the frontier.
Algerian advices are 10 the effect that the In.
kurgents appear TO intend fleeing in the direction
OF Tunis. They number $40 foot aud 100 horse
men.
London, June 15.-A st. Petersburg cores
pondent says: 1.-THE murders, cODAagrations and
copdemnations Of the last few weeks have aggra-
vated the excitement prevailing In Russia. In
all the more important towns hosts Of soldiers
are told off for police duty. The great object now
ia TO avert arson, which is threatened every
where. Letters are regularly opened. kilograms
are frequently suppressed, foreign books on many
subjects are either prohibited or else so effectual
ly def6ced by censorship as to render them use
less, passports to foreign countries are only ex
ceptioDally granted, aud even more rarely " ro
lOnged. Russia OF this moment ig almost as com.
pletely shut of from Europe as In the days Of
gich0las."
Rome, June 15.-The waters Of the Po are still
rising. In the MeHandola district 1900 hectars
are subm rged, and 500 900 quintals OF tOrage
aud 5000 head Of cattle destroyed. Inundations
on the AIDA are also threatened. There have
been destructive hail storms In the North Of
Italy.