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The New York herald., 1879-09-08
THE ASHLEY BELT.

THE PROPOSED MEETING OF THE MEN YEsTEI-
DAY-DrssArIsFAcTroN OF SOME OF THE CON-
TEsrANTs-No ACTION TAKEN.
1t was understood on Saturday that q meeting of
the contestants for the Ashley belt had been pro-
posed for Sunday. at the Glenham House.
corner of Third avenue and Twenty fourth street.
at two o'clock. and at that hour those interested
in Guyon, Merritt and Ennis at tho place
vestigaton it was found that the proposed meeting
was merely the suggestion of two or three of the
contestants who had failed to notify all entered for
the contest, and had likewise neglected to take
such steps as would make any action of the meeting
binding upon all the Neither the principals
In the match nor any OF the of the
men except those named putting in appear
ance, no meeting held and at hvo o'clock
are much dissatisfied with tho present standing of
affairs. claiming that while they have put up as
much stake money AS have Rowcll and Weston. and
thus equal partners In the matter. they have
had voice in any arrangements that have
been made, and arc not content with the
terms agreed upon by Weston for the
use of the garden. Until the result OF
precedence in the affair and tho expenses of the
garden to bo paid from tho proceeds OF the
match all the contestants should have had voice
i'm the making of the terms with the lessecs of the
place. Dissatisfied with the terms already made for
the garden the men present expressed themselves as
dcsirous Of entering protest with the trustees Of
the bet requesting that they be heard In the matter
But meeting was organized the matter merely
ended in a great deal OF lgumbling on the part OF
those present at the Glenham House,
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ANOTHER HAYTIAN REVOLUTION.

sr. THOMAS. August ~. 1870
Under date of goth inst. communication from
Jacmel says :-"The country 10 In full revolution.
The provisional government is weak. Besides the
instruction of Gonaivcs Jcremic and the protest of
the North against tho provisional government Gen.
era Louis Tans Aine 10 the most formidable candi-
date for tho Presidency The national party at Jac-
mel is about taking up arms to maintain his candi
dacy. Tho Haytian steamers Arioro and Rovillone
were captured by the rebels of aonsives The gov
ernment forces attacked aonaivcs tho 17th, and
after bloody battle the town set fire by both
parties On the 18th another IRE broke out. OCCASION
ing q loss estimated at $500.000."
Another correspondents writes :--"General Mont
point Jeune. commanding the forces OF the pro-
visional government. attacked and captured Cape
Iayt on the i4th inst Boyer Baxelais, who was ut
the head of the liberal party, had to escape by
and landed at Jeremie. which town proclaimed In
his avor but II Is not likely that IL will be able TO
protect him much longer, and he will have to es-
cape foreign land after occasioning the destruc
ton of his country"
Two Haytian Senators, partisans OF General Boyer
Bazelais, have arrived here (St. Thomas).
The New York herald., 1879-09-08
TALMAGE IN LONDON.

HIS LAST SERMONS IN THE MRTRopoIIs--AT
AGRICULTURAL HALL.
(By CABLE TO THE HERAIp.1
LONDON, Sept. z, 1870.
The Rev. Dr. Talmage preached the nineticth
anniversary sermon in the Surrey Chapel this
morning to large congregation. In the
afternoon he preached for the last time in tho
British metropolis in Agricultural Hall. An
immense audience was present, roughly estl
mated at nearly twenty thousand people.
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OBITUARY.
COUNT AMADEE DE NOE ('cHAM). THE FRENCH
oApIcATuEIsr

cARIcATUEIsr
The greatest carcaturist In France was the Count
Amadee de Noe. better known Cham. VINO
died in Paris yesterday. He was born in 1919.
and of most aristocratic lineage. for his
father. the Comte de Noe. pecr OF
France. His mother was however. English, and
young Amadee. having been brought up entirely
by her, acquired British accent. which he re-
tained. Very tall. thin aud upright scrupulously
correct and English in his attire. of manner
externally cold and polished. he thoroughly realized
the Partisan idea OF the Londoner-the more
as like the sailor in Gilbcrt's ballad. he
laughed and he never smiled. though OF
the most practical jokers in existence. On an
casion. going into RESTAURANT, where he was
known. he settled into corner seat which hap
pened to be generally roserved for stockbroker
who dned in the house every evening. The
waiter said nothing, but the stockbroker. coming
in felt wroth at the usurpation. and was about to
complain of it when he recognized the familiar
features OF the carcaturist. He thought he would
have q joke at the expense OF Cham and calling
the landlord aside, asked if he knew who was TINT
tall. thin most solemn stranger. No. the landlord
wise you to order him out quickly possible
else he will scare away all your other customers.'
whispered the stockbroker. IT is Heidenrich.
but without an instants loss of time walked up to
Cham and begged him to depart adding that he
would not ask him to pay for what he had eaten.
any price, CHAINS features betrayed not the slight
est surprise at this communication. May ask
who revealed to you that ! am the headsmanr'
he said. in his gravest tones 1T is that gentle
man yonder." "Ah. quito 80, :" answered Cha m. i'm
pertnrbably me ought to know me. for logged
1t Is alleged that the stockbrokcr recorded
u to play tricks on Cham again, and SINH
lar resolutions were generally made by those who
mo urad dxvifs wit ia nj m Ia II
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THE RABER MURDER.

ONE CHANCE MORE FOR THE CONDEMNED-A
WRIT OF ERROR GRANTED.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
HARRISBURG, Pa, Sept. Z. 1879
writ of has been issued the OF Israel
Brandt and Josiah Hummel. two of the murderers Of
Joseph Raber in Lebanon county. the necessary
papers barely reaching this city in time to give tho
culprits chance to be heard before the Supreme
Court The prothonotsry OF the Supreme Court for
the Western district has been notified Of the action
taken. and arguments III the will be
heard on the first Monday in October
at Pittsburg. As the murderers not
to be executed until November H. the decision will
be made before the time fixed for the hanging, and
recall OF the death warrant rendered unnecessary
unless the conclusion OF the Supreme Court should
be in favor of the condemned.
No application has been made for q writ Of
in the cases of Charles Drews and Frank Stickler
both have confessed connection with the drowning
of Joseph Raber. Brandt and Hummel who
Gently made statements protesting their innocence.
had insurance of about $1,000 Rabers life,
and Drews was employed by them to commit tho
murder. Drews afterward induced Stickler to assist
him in the crime by Offering him 500.
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

DEPARTURE OF NoRE PRISONERS FOR sIBER1A-
THE TuRco-HELLENIc rRouBLz-rHE Rou-
MEIIAN ENVOY ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD,]
- LONDON, Sept. 8, 1879.
The Car arrived at Odessa on Saturday, and
has left for Zalta.
A notice of q ten per cent reduction of wages,
to take effect in fortnight, has been posted at
Parkend colliery, Forest Of Dean. This notice
affects 700 men.
The report that Count Jornielle is expected
soon to arrive at Belgrade on q special mission
from King Humbert to Prince Milan is totally
without foundation.
Eighty-four young persons, who have been
sentenced to hard labor and deportation to ST.
IBERIA for political offences, have left Moscow
under an armed escort.
The London Observer. in it's financial article
says it is reported that the Grand Trunk Rail
way Company has given out contracts for the
construction of short link of twenty eight
miles of railway to complete the connection be-
tween its present terminus and Chicago.
THE EASTERN DIFFICULTY.
The Greek members of the Turco- Greek From
tier Commission have drawn up q note to the
Ambassadors insisting that the fnltilment of the
thirteenth protocol OF the Berlin Treaty is oblig-
atory upon the Porte. The Turkish Com
missioners intend to maintain that the
protocol merely recommends that the
Porte agree to the delimitation therein sug-
gested. They are expected to make this declara-
tion at the next sitting on, Wednesday. 1t is
reported that if the negotiations fail Euro
pean conference will assemble for the purpose
of settling the Greek and other questions.
A Vienna despatch to the Daily Nescs reports
that five leaders Of the Bosnian insurrecton are
now in Novi-Bazar. 1t is feared that they will
organize an opposition to the Austrians.
THE DANUBE PROVINCES.
The Vienna F,csse announces that the mission
of NJ Borescu, the Roumanan Envoy, has been
partially successful. France and Germany are
more disposed to assent to q compromise based
on the principle of the gradual emancipation
of the Roumanan Jews. Austria has accepted
this principle. The interview ofM Borescu, the
Roumanian Envoy, Saturday, was with
Count Andrassy, not with the Emperor Francis
Joseph. as previously reported.
THE EXPEDITION TO MERv.
despatch to the Daily Nesrs from Baku
states that Colonel Malama has taken
command of the expedition to Merv
pending the appointment of successor to Gen
er,l Lazareff. Sickness is still prevalent in the
command,
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MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
Wan DrpAprxrNr
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 81 A. n. J

4
OFFICE THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON, Sept. 81 A. NJ
Indications.
For the South Atlantic States partly cloudy weather,
occasional rain southery winds veerng to westerly.
stationary or lower temperature. followed by rising
barometer.
For the East Gulf States partly cloudy weather.
occasional rain light variable Winds nearly station
ary temperature and barometer.
For the West Gulf States. clear partly cloudy
weather. winds mostly southeasterly. nearly sta
tionary temperature and barometer.
For the Middle Atlantic States. partly cloudy
weather. rain areas, followed by clearing weather.
southwest veering to colder northwest winds. fol-
lowed by rising barometer.
For the lower lake region, clear partly cloudy
weather. pr sceded by occasional rain areas. station
ary lower temperature. winds shifting to north
westerly rising barometer
For the upper lake region clear partly cloudy
weather, north westerly winds. stationary higher
temperature and barometer.
For New England, partly cloudy weather. occa-
sonal rain. warm southerly veering to noNhwest
winds. falling followed by rising barometer. a
Tho Lower Mississippi will rise
Cautionary signals continue at Sandusky. Cleve-
land. Section 5. Erie, Buffalo. Cape May. Atlantic
City. Barnegat and Sandy Hook. and ordered for
New York. New Haven. New London. Newport.
Woods Hole, Boston and Section 8, Portland and
Section
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PROMINENT NEwARKER DROWNED.

Judge John r. Weeks ex-County Clerk Of Essex
county. N j.. and well known throughout New
Jersey and in legal circles in this city most ex-
perienced examiner of real estate titles. found
drowned yesterday at tho Communipaw ferry. Ho
left his home No. 452 High street. Newark. on Sat-
urday morning. telling his family that he going
to New York and would about eight O'Clock in
the evening. Failing to come at later hour. his
family became alarmed, but hoped nothing had hap
pened They went to church yesterday morning.
Upon reaching home they found Mr. Madget. from
Jersey City, who brought the that the body Of
Judge Weeks had been found floating in tho water.
II is believed that he walked of the boat onto tho
Communipaw dock all right. but instead OF going
to the missed his way and walked to the left
and fell overheard. A key ring address and papers
found all right
The New York herald., 1879-09-08
WASHINGTON.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON. Sept T. 1879
EX-GOVERNOR FENToN AT THE SARATOGA CON-
vENTIoN-wHAT HIS FRIENDS SAY OF HIS
ACTION.
Friends of Ex-Governor Fenton on visit to
Washington. who at Saratoga Wednesday
last. say that the charge made that he worked at
Saratoga to Sherman delegates to the Ma
tional Republican Convention does Mr.. Fenton in
justice 1t is claimed that he delegate against
his will. and only consented to go at the last mo-
ment to crafty his personal friends. who urged
that he had been honored with this selection num-
ber of times but had allowed substitute TO repre-
sent him. 1t Is said that Mr.. Fenton did not come
to Washington to explain matters to Mr. sherman.
but the object of his visit account Of the re-
port made by him Commissioner to the Inter-
national Monetary Conference AS this report was
made last spring. and the books giving the full pro-
ceedngs of the conference is already in circulation
this explanation is regarded as somewhat singular
BROTHER OF THE MURDERED DIXON AP-
POINTED TO OFFICE.
Mr.. Frank Dixon brother of Captain Dixon.
who was killed in Yazoo county. MISS. has been ap
pointed to a cerkship in the Pension Bureau. in
Washington. He came here two weeks ago, when
his application for an appointment was indorsed by
prominent officials of the administration on ac-
count of his fathers record during the war;
MEDALS AND DIPLOMAS OF THE PARIS Ex-
POSITION.
Mr.. T. c. Mccormick the Commissioner General
to the Paris Exposition has received the medals and
diplomas awarded the American exhibitors, and will
distribute them this week.
ALLEGED MURDER OF A PROMINENT REPUBLI-
CAN IN SOUTH CAROLINA
private letter has been received by Colonel J. p.
Lowe. of the Office Of the Supervising Architect of
the Treasury. from prominent republican of South
Carolina. whose name is withheld from publication
for prudential reasons which gives the details of
the assassination of Mr.. Alexander Brice. Of Wal
halla s. c.. about week since. when 200 yards from
his residence. He was attacked by two men while
returning from visit to some neighbors. Mr..
Brice was prominent republican native of South
Carolina and had served in the Legislature and
treasurer Of Oconee county. His father one of
the few Union of South Carolina during the
late war; and in 1868 the deceased allied himself with
the republican party. 1t is known here that
Brice entered upon the reorganization Of the repub
lican party In Oconee county several months ago,
and fearing his influence in the campaign of 1880,
State of his presence. The jury rendered
verdict that the deceased to his death at tho
hands of persons unknown. No mention whatever
has been made of Brices ASSASSINATION in the local
press OF South Carolina in press dispatches from
that State. Mr.. Brice is well known by the South
Carolinians residing in Washington, and he is
spoken of in the highest terms honorable cit
izen-
The New York herald., 1879-09-08
GRAND MASONIC FUNERAL.

ROCHESTER. N. Y. Sept. 7, 1879.
The largest Masonic funeral ever witnessed In this
section occurred here this afternoon. Charles
Norman, reelected Grand Principal Conductor
of the Work In the Grand Council OF
the State, held in New York last Wednesday,
died suddenly Thursday morning. He was thrice
Illustrious Master of tho Doric Council and that
body took especial pains to give this distin-
guishcd Mason funei al showing their appreciation
of his eminent services to the cryptic rtc.. There
was n very large representation of knights
Templar, Royal Arch Masons and Mas
ter Masons. Tho Royal and Select
Masters marched In a hollow square around tho
hearse, and Grand Master Osgoodby and other
officers OF the Grand Council took position Ia the
rear Of the procession.
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AN AWFUL CRIME.
YOUNG GIRL SET UPON BY CROWD OF
RUFFIANs AND OUTRAGED TO DEATH.
TBY lELEGRApH TO THE HERALD.1

YOUNG GIRL SET UPON BY CROWD OF
RUFFIANs AND OUTRAGED TO DEATH.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.l
wILKEsBARnE. Pa. Sept. Z, 1879.
An almost incredible story Of moral turpitude has
been disclosed in connection with the Dimmock
camp meeting in Susquehanna county. which closed
its sessions during the past week. knowledge OF
which first to light last Tuesday evening at the
deathbed Of Miss Waterman. who resided with her
parents near Montrose. The deceased was aged
about nineteen. the daughter of reputable family.
very beautiful and well educated. and much re-
spected in the better circles of society.
DETAILS OF THE cnIME.
The story of tho awful crime which resulted In
her death is briefly told as follows:-Miss Water
man. in company with u sister. went to the
camp meeting Saturday. both intending to
remain over Sunday with friends the
ground. On Saturday evening the sister Of
the deceased accepted invitation from young
man Of the neighborhood to take short carriage
drive. They drove toward the abode o. the Water
mans. the young lady placing confidence in tho
assurance Of her escort that her sister had
pressed her intention of returning that evening with
. friend. Upon arriving at her home she alighted
and remained there. The sequel affords
strong circumstantial evidence that 1t
deliberately concocted plan to separate the sisters
lie THIS as IL may nothing was seen or the Miss
Waterman who remained the ground until
late Sunday night, when carriage halted in front
OF her parents residence and her PROSTATE form
carried by two disguised persons from the
vehicle into the house. the front door yielding easily
to the manpulations OF one OF the unknown neil.
Tho unconscious girl laid upon the floor, and
the men hastily departed before the inmates
of the house could intercept Them When the
parents to where their daughter lay
they found her ravng maniac. and from
her occasional remarks and the appearance Of her
clothing and hair they suspected what was but too
well verified since by medical examination. that her
condition was owing to oft-repeated outragcs in
dicted upon her. She fingered along until Tues
day evening. when she expired At no time was
she wholly conscious of her surroundings, but
from her incoherent speech 1t is believed that Miss
Waterman was deceived by false representations to
take q walk with young man with whom she had
neighborly acquaintance, and when in secluded
spot previously agreed upon she was set upon by
number OF young men and the diabolical crime con-
summated.
PERPETRATORS.
It is stated that less than fourteen infamous
scoundrels were engaged in this dastardly act and
several of them have already fled. One is known to
have forged his grandfathers to note to raise
money to get out of the country and another to
have pilfered his fathers pocketbook while the pa-
rent was asleep. ttI
coroner's inquest was held and the jury returned
verdict Of death by prostration. Warrants have
been issued for the apprehension of the suspected.
but at this writing no arrests have been reported
The New York herald., 1879-09-08
FIRES.

CHICAGO. Sept. z, 1879.
Particulars of the fire at Quincy, H.. are to tho
effect that originated In tho livery stable of Sweet
a. Fallonsbee. The stable. together with the Acad:
emy OF Music and brick block adjoining occupied
by J. W. Stewart, commission merchant, and J. l..
Woodruff. baking powder manufacturer. the packing
house Of Adams 4 Sawyer. and several small build
ings were destroyed. The dro then extended to tho
corner of Main and Fourth streets and gutted tho
entire four story block Tho Board OF Trade rooms
the Western Union Telegraph Office, Masonic Hall
and many private offices located In this block
Henry Lanke was killed by falling walls. The loss
is now estimated at $l25,000. The insurance is not
known.
The insurance on the property destroyed amounts
TO s74.000. The following companies inter
csted:-Hartford, $1,000; Insurance Company Of
North America, $1,000; Royal of Liverpool. $1,000;
Commercial Union. of London s65oO; North British.
$4,000 Lamar. s1,O0o Phoenix. of Hartford. $4,000;
Mcredian, S2,5O0; Merchants'. OF Newark. $1,000;
Springfield Fire and Marine. $1,000; Scottish
Commercial. $500; Fire Association Of Philadcl-
phia ST. 500; Owens. $1,000; London aud Liverpool,
$1,000; williamsburg $1,000, Firemans Fund.
$4,000 Security of New Haven, $1,000; Northern
Now York. $1,000; New Hampshire Fire. $1,000;
Peoples of Now Jersey. $1,000 and Standard of New
York, $1,000.
The New York herald., 1879-09-08
YACHTING AT TORONTO.

TORONTO. Ont, Sept. :. 1879.
In the yacht club regatta. yesterday. in the first
class race the vessels unable to find the lake
buoy. The is to be sailed over on Monday.
The second class won by the Katie Gray.
Of Bellvile; Emma. of Kingston. second. and Grace
of Bellville, third.
The third class by the Fiona. Nellie
second and Wanderer third.
During lunch ut the Yacht Club tho Governor Gen.
eral announced his intention of giving . challenge
cup. to be sailed for annually.
The New York herald., 1879-09-08
BALLOON ASCENSION.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. Z, 1919
Professor Leon made q balloon ascension at hvo
O'Clock this afternoon from the western part of the
city, during the prevalence of brisk breeze His
balloon was soon lost TO sight in the clouds About
six O'Clock he landed Hilsboro Ohio, sixty Ave
miles distant. having lost his reckoning. He statcs
that ho intended landing on Walnut Hills, in the
part of the city, but that the violence OF the
wind prevented IL.
The New York herald., 1879-09-08
THE HANLAN-COURTNEY RACE.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !

(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
TORONTO. Ont, Sept. Z, 1879.
Your correspondent met Hanlan at eleven o'clock
last night. He says that he has given acceptance
of the Rochester purse. for he does not know
what the offer is. Ho will it Court
ney will. but he must insist on o definite
Offer 81 feel very sore about Barrie and must steer
clear of any chance OF unpleasantness in the FUTURE
Hanlaus parting words. He began prepare
ton yesterday and nearly swamped twice,
having to get into skin on the bay and empty his
shell of water. He will settle down to work Mon
as hitherto.
The New York herald., 1879-09-08
BALTIMoRE's "oLD DEFENDERS. "
BALrrxonr, Nd. Sent. 7. 1879.

BALrIMoRE, Nd. Sept. Z. 1872
According to their annual custom of attending In
a body some church on tho Sunday preceding the
anniversary of the battle of North Point the mcn,-
bers of the association of "od Defenders. ,. residing
In this city, attended the morning services at Wesley
chapel to-day, on South Sharp street. They met ut
tho City Hall at ten O'Clock and were escorted to
the church by Wilson Post Grand Army or the
Republic. Only eleven members OF the association
were present and OF these four taken to tho
church In carriages.
The New York herald., 1879-09-08

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
ATLANTA. Ca, Sept. Z, 1879.
An old German with a curious history committed
suicide here to-day. He came here In ls42 and took
lodging at a country house. He refused to give any
name. and was known Uncle Henry. He lived as
a hermit. never leaving his room. A day or two
since he said he seventytwo years DID, and that
he was getting too old to live. Friday he took an
old army musket and. resting it between his legs.
fred II into his face. He left absolutely nothing that
would solve the mystery OF his identity. and died
unknown. He was man OF culture and refinement.
The New York herald., 1879-09-08
THE VICEROY AT CHURCH.

TORONTO, Sept. Z. 1879.
This morning Their Excellencies the Governor
General and the Princess Louise attended St. James
Cathedral (Episcopal). where Bishop Sweatman
preached. In the evening the Governor General
alone attended st. Andrews Presbyterian Church,
where the Rev. d. ]. Mcdonnell preached.