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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-11
THE CHAMPION DISASTER.
OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE COLLISION TO THE
GOVERNMENT INSPECTORS

OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE COLLISION TO THE
GOVERNMENT INSPECTORS.
Captain Lockwood proceeded yesterday morning
to the office of the United States Local Inspectors of
Steam Vessels, Of Philadelphia, and made the fol-
lowing report of the collision. The law requires the
surviving ranking officer of vessels in OF such
accident to make ofrc.al report to the local in
spector nearest the point OF extrcstion dsas-
teri
To TnE UNITED STATES LOCAL INSPECTORS. Phila-
dephia. PAT
GEsr.EMEN--we left New York Thursday, Novem-
Der D. 1919, at I'VE y. A.. bound Tor Charleston, 5.
c.. with steamer Champion under my comm and,
stanci. and everything III good condition. Pro-
c.etcd down the bay in u thick mist of rain, 50
much SO that concluded to come to an anchor. /
proccedcd down under a slow rate speed. and had
my ahchnr cleared, but did not anchor. The
weather was clearing. so that saw the lights on
Staten Island leading through the swash Channel.
We proceeded on our voyage, and halt past L.
NJ. Barneggt bore west Tho course thou was so nth.
southwest by compass. and VIC proceeded on
voyage until three A. nj. November Z. We
then changed our TO south.south-
west half west by compass. AT that time
was talking with the first cihcer, vino was on
watch and at about the same time laid down. At
about eight or ten minutes after three A. Nj. heard
man report u sail ahead. l jumped in the pilot
house and stopped the ship. This sail then
bearing ahead, not over htty or hundred yards dis
tant. which proved to be tho British ship Lady
bow, staving in the whole bow nearly
to the foremost. sinking our steamer in
about three lnses ass M y, 90 sors Snns
back from the moment OF collision until the water
gained on us and put our fires out. Az the time OF
collision lett the pilot house and sent the hrst
officer, MIR. X. III. Leonard, forward to see II the
steamer was making any water. which was the last
1 saw of him. saw that the steamer was sinking so
rapidly that called the second officer Mr.. Charles
Miller. to 20 att and clear away the boats.
BOATS cUr AWAY.
found the steamer sinking 80 rapidly ordered
the boats cut away, and ran in the cabin ana noti-
NED my passengers to get out a. soon as possible
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NATIONAL CONVENTIONS.

The call for the meeting Of the Democratic Ma
tionsl Committee. to name the time and place for
holding the nsxt National Convention of the party.
will probably DO issued. The Republican Ma
tional Committee will meet in Washington on
the 18th OF next month. when = chair
man will be selected In place OF the late
Senator Zachariah Chandler. It. is said that
q majority OF tho committee favor Chicago
q place for holding the next Republican Couveil-
ton, although st. Louis. New York and Cincinnati
have been mentioned in this connection. The late
chairman OF the committee was, IL II csiniod. in
favor OF having the convention held in Chicago. and
his wish. II true, will doubt have influence
many members OF the committece. Governor elect
Cornell aud General Chester A. Arthur the orly
candidates that have yet doomed up for the vacant
chairmanship. Mr.. Cornells friends, however. AS
hert that no would not take tho position.
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MR. BAYARD ON THE CONDITION
OF PARTIES.

The Philadelphia Record of the 10th inst. prints
interview with Senator Bayard. In which no IL rep
resen ed to have said:--
..Tho mission OF an opposition IL 20 CLOSELY watch
the party IN power and to keep Il straight. when
rise aud huri them out Parties oftentimes think
they ore strong as to be able to say. we don't
care the people, In 1874 the republicans wero
defeated all over the country, ut u time when
they were in the zenith OF their glory and power.
The democrats did not expect victory then, aud
as much surprised the republicans them
selves. SO tar the parties are concerned their
power is about equally divided. IL is the great
army of thinkers aud watchers who make up the
majority OF either party. Whichever way they vote.
when aroused, 80 goes the victory to that party.
Turning to the republicans the Senator re-
marked:-"Iho republican party should DO
disqualified because Of it's sectionaism. A
fit to be President all Of it, And yet this quail
caon ~ the essential one for the republican cand-
date II has been settled beyond all doubt that this
Is to be Union OF states, indissoluble and whole
Then why should the North be educated to look
upon the South with dishonor aud distrust aud re-
gard her people as cutthroats and murderersy Tho
result III this wall DO that the south will become like
fostering sore in the eide OF great body Its con
diton viii be akin to that OF Ireland In her relations
with England. and that great country will become
curse instead OF q blessing, as it should be. wero
this the case with any other country the face OF
the globe the wise men of the republican party
would soon suggest some measures for making the
interests the two sections idenca but here il is
political capital to traduce people who are their
own flesh and blood. Look what Austria has
done Tor Hungary Some OF the best generals Of the
Austrian army are Hungarians. aud the very
who were exileu with Kossuth were given positions
OF honor. This thing carried too far and even en-
ters West Point. We're many OF the alta which
occur in the south. and are denoninated outrages,
10 take place In Massachusetts or any of the New
England States, the penalty OF the law would soon
DO inflicted upon the guilty parties instead of them
BEING made heroes. will cite an instance OF man
who was sheriff of Yazoo county Miss, and who, as
you say, was stumping Pennsylvanis for the rcpub-
leans in the recent campaign. He shot aud killed
his rival republican candidate so as to get his office.
aud was released from Jail by Governor Ames Whom
order restored In the State true bill was found
against this person for murder. but he has kept out
of Mississippi since then"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-11
SAFETY AT SEA.

.NAur1cAL EDUCATION NECESSARY TO PRE-
VENT DISASTER" -LEcTuRE BEFORE THE SEA-
MEMS PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION.
The twenty seventh anniversary Of tho Seamen's
Protective Association held last evening at the
rooms OF the American Humane Society. No. 90 Mad
isou street. A lecture was delivered by Captain
William +. Thoms. the director of the Nautical
School. "a Nautical Education Necessary to Pre-
vent Disaster at Sea-" A number Of seamen were
present aud listened to the lecture with great inter-
est Captain Thoms began by deploring the general
ignorance Of sailors to the proper application OF
scientific instruments to practical navigation. The
numerous difficulties met with and surmounted by
nautical science were enumerated. Navigation"
the speaker said, sis exact science. II its prin
cples carefully studied and proper precautions
taken it would be impossible for disasters
At present interest seems to be centered on
the proper manner OF building wator-tight bulk
heads The system in general use il that
of building air tight compartments athwart
ships. This is entirely wrong. The compartments
should run fore and att. This would prevent the
compartments being situated in the centre Of the
vessel would not be affected by the crushing in Of its
sides ends. Bulkheads do not rise high enough
above the ordinary high water mark or deck line to
save o vessel from sinking il injured In any one
part. The weight and effect of water in compart-
head should rise high enough IRON the deck to pre-
vent being submerged by the partial sinking Of the
vessel.
ARIZONA DISASTER.
"Three days ago the steamer Arizona ran into an
iceberg on the high seas. II the thermometer had
been looked ut every hour the proximity OF the ice
berg would have been indicated beyond doubt and
the accident couia have been prevented. Out
side of the study Of the art Of navga-
ton is the auxiliary and indispensable one
Of life saving. When a vessel il sinking
1t is highly necessary that the sailors shall
not only be able manipulate the )ifeboats,
but to instruct passengers how to use the life pre-
pens that these appliances rendered useless by
sheer ignorance of their nature and intended appli
cation Moreover the science of resuscitation should
be taught to every sailor The lecture lus-
trated by of numerous charts prepared
pressly for the occasion.
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sERENADING THE ELECT.

Coroner-eloct Gerson N. Herman serenaded
last evening at his residence. No. 1876 East sixtieh
street. by . number of his friends. The Com
mittee OF Arrangements met at nine o'clock
at the Herman club Rooms. No. s45 Third
avenue, with waunemaoher's Band, and, gather
ing the crowd as they went. proceeded
the successful candidates. home. whore. after APP
prorriate music, short addresses we're delivered
from the stoop by Mr.. Herman. Coroner Elinger
and Mr.. II. d. Stewards. This being over. the crowd
escorted MIR. Herman down the avenue to No. 845.
where collation. IN readiness disappeared like snow
before the sunshine.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-11
PENNSYLVANIA.

OFFICIAL REPORTS OF LOSSES AND GAINS IN
Observation-Disclosures REPUBLICAN MAJORITY
OVER ALL ABOUT TwENTY-SINE THOUSAND.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
HARRISBURG Nov. 10. 1879.
The official vote from sixty-one counties in
Pennsylvania indicates that the democratic loss will
be about $4,000. as compared with last year. The
republican vote will show reduction of about
$4,000 aud the greenback vote $1,000 In the counties
officially reported the republican plurality is nearly
$4,000. In the remaining seven counties the repub
licans last year had plurality of 1892 which,
cording to reported majorities. will hs increased
about 5000 this year. the democratic loss IN Berks
alone being almost 4.600 The aggregate vote in the
State will be 537 900. DISTRIBUTED ~ follows
hepuocan. 2so,oov
Democratic 224 900
Greenbaok.. 27,000
Prohibitionist 1900
The republican majority all is tlIcrel about
$4,000. Last years entire vote 7U2 03S. aud ut
the last Presidential election it was 10000.
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REV. LovIcK PIERCE, D. D.

DR.. Lovick Pierce, known the "Father OF
Methodism in Georgia." and probably the Oldest
clergyman in the United States died at his homo
near Sparta. Ca. yesterday morning November TO-
in his ninety-ffth year. DR.. Pierce the father
Of Rev. George Foster Pierce. d. D.. Of the
bishops OF the Methodist Episcopal Church, and
brother Of the late Rev. Reddck Pierce, emineur
preacher of the South Carolina Conference, who died
in 1860 at the ago of seventyeight years. Dr. Pierce
was born IN Halifax county. N. c.. March a. l7s5.
entered the Methodist ministry in 1904 after only
six months studies. In 1909 he settled in Greene
county. GA. and served a chaplain during the
war OF 1872 He subsequently studied medicine at
Philadelphia. and pracised for several years at
Greensboro without however, ccasins to ofciate
preacher. During most Of his long life he de-
voted himself entirely to the ministry and has
tinued to preach occasionally up to the present
year. OF late years he had resided with his SON.
Bishop Pierce, near Sparta, Ga.
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JOHN D. cLuTE.

The death of Mr.. John D. Clute, which occurred
yesterday. removes another of tho now limited line
Of successful old KnickerDockor merchants. Born
In Schenectady eightysix years ago. Mr. Clute came
to this city when he had reached his twenty fifth
year. Ho entered into business became prosperous.
and for the past quarter Of century has occupied
himself in taking OF the wealth which he accu-
mulated in his younger days. Mr.. Clute will be re-
membered by many of the now wealthy citizens Of
New York, with whom he colleague in bust
Although Of genial disposition he has of late
lived retired sort OF life at his residence. No. A.
Park avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-11
WILLIAM ID. BIOCHER.

william d. Blocher. of the publishers Of the
Democrat and for several years connected with the
Gazetts newspaper Of Little Rock. Ark, died Of
dropsy Sunday night. He native of Cum
berland, Md. and about thirty eight years Of
age. He served throughout the civil war
ofcer OF Confederate light artillery and at its close
major commanding battalion. In the
Brooks Baxter troubles in 1874 he was appointed
brigadier general. He for several years Secre-
tary and Grand Master Of Masons in Arkansas.
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ISAAC A. LIvERMoRE.

Isaac A. Livermore, OF Cambridge. died at Pitts
Acid. Mass. Sunday. He for twenty-five
years treasurer OF the Michigan Central Railroad In
1S4S he Presidential eloctor, and had filed
other positions OF prominence aud trust. He WAS
tho father of Mrs Arson Burlingame.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-11
BARON DE VILLA BELLA, BRAZIL.

Baron de Villa Bella. who was Brazilian Minister
of Foreign Affairs in the present Cabinet. but re-
signed in February last died on the morning OF the
18th ult. He had commandership In the Brazilian
Order of the Rose and the Portuguese Order of Nosse
Sennora dc Conceicao da Villa Vicosa, and was gem
orally esteemed for his great polteness and gentle
msuly bearing toward. all however humble.
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PROFESSOR sERGLUs MIKHAILovlcH soLovIEE
RUSSIAN HISTORIAN.

RUSSIAN HISTORIAN.
Professor Solovief, tho most eminent of contempo-
rary Russian historians. died at Moscow the 10th
nit. in his sixtieth ye,r He was born in Moscow.
May II. 1920. was educated in the gymnasium and
university Of his native city, graduating in 1s42 and
passed two years in Germany. completing his prepa.
ration for tho OF historian to which he had
early devoted himself. He became professor Of Rus.
sian history ut Moscow and subsequently rector
university apost which he recently succeeded
by Professor Tikh4nrayof. In 1852 he published
the first instalme1A ~ his immense work, ''rhe
History of Russia from the Earliest Times" of
which he has usually issued volume each year. It
now comprises thirty volumes, breaking of at the
interesting period OF the first partition Of Poland.
There is small likelihood OF its being continued by
any one upon the same scale. Professor .Solovief
the first to clear up several obscure periods Of
Russian history. His work cannot be commended
for consecutive reading in comparison with the
works OF Karamsin, Bestujef-Rumin Kostomarof.
but must remain priceless storehouse of
trustworthy and patiently collected material Pro-
fessor Soloviefs life uneventful and passed in
the quietudc Of his study. His funeral on the 10th
ult. attended by all the political and literary
notabilities Of Moscow.
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THE OFFICIAL COUNT.

REPUBLICANS STILL CLAIMING ALL THE NEW
YORK STATE TICKET EXCEPT soULE-PorTER's
MAJORITY PLACED BY THE DEMOCRATS AT
1875.
ALBANY. Nov. TO- 1879.
The Eceniag Journal republican, claims the cleo
ton Of the whole republican ticket except soule
State Engineer. The Evening Tlmes (democratic)
claims the election Of Potter. for Lieutenant Gov
ernor. by 1915 majority. 1t has no figures the
other candidates.
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r. n. s., ENGLISH PHysIoLoGIsT.
DR.. A. II. Garrod. Fullerian professor of physi-
ology ut the Royal Institution. London died In that
city on the 18th ut ut the early ago Of thirty
years. He was the son of an eminent physician,
DIR. Alfred Barring Garrod r. X. s.. was born in Lon
don, May H. 1s4G. received medical education ~.
Kings College. London; graduated from st. Johns
College. Cambridge in 1871. taking the highest
honors In the natural history tripos and became
fellow of that college in 1873 He early distin-
guished for his researches in mathematics. physics
and general biology. and in 1869 began contribut-
ing to the Journal Of Anatomy and the PRO
ceedings" Of the Royal Society remark
able series of papers fluctuations IN
the temperature OF the human body while
at rest aud tho circulation OF the blood as re-
corded by the sphygmograph an Instrument Tor
which he Invented several useful improvements
HIS attention turned from physiology to morph-
oogy 1872 by receiving the appointment OF
Prosector to the Geological Society. In this Ca
pacty vast mass OF new material submitted to
his examination and he was enabled to pursue, pub.
lsh and illustrate most mporfant series OF orig nal
observations upon the comparative anatomy OF the
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vertebrate animals. He devoted great attention
to the mythology ana visceral anatomy OF
difficult and obscure subject OF their struc
tura affnities. Not content with his vast
tanned. in 1874. the professorship of zoology and
comparative anatomy in Kings College, London
and in 1876 the Fulleran professorship of physi-
ology at the Royal Institution. He was appointed
in 1875 of the examiners in the Natural Science
Tripos" at Cambridge. and in 1876 was elected
fellow of the Royal Society when he had but
just completed his thirteth year. Professor
Garrod was a frequent contributor to Nature
and was recognized as the leader OF the
and his room at the Geological Gardens had become
the favorite resort of many diigent workers whose
studies he eagerly assisted without thought of
jealousy mistrust. lie possessed great skill in
illustrating scientific discoveries non-scientihc
vices, and overtasked his strength by his efforts
make known his rich stores of knowledge For tho
past year he had been suffering from phthiss, and
knew that his end was approaching, but could not
be induced to foreso his accustomed labors of re-
search and instruction. seldom has a career Of
richer promise been terminated by early death
FERDINAND KURNBERGER, GERMAN JOURNALIST.
On the 14th of last month there died in the Kran.
kenhaus (hospital). at Munich, Herr Ferdinand
Karnberger. who is characterized by the Attenaum
as "one OF the most original. spirited and truth
loving of modern German journalists. He was
born at Vienna, July g. 1873. was concerned in the
revolutionary troubles of 1S4s and lived several
years thereafter in Munich and Mayence. In the
lattor city he wrote a famous romance Of Amer-
life under the untranslatable title OF oder
Amerikamhde" 1855, embodying therein tho
curious adventures of the celebrated Hun
garan poet, Lenau. Between 1887 and 1861 he
published series OF novels and dramas Mt Prague
and Munich. Returning to Vienna after the amnesty
which followed the defeat at sadowa. he became con-
nected with Die Presse. and attained the posi-
ton Of the favorite feuilletonist OF the Austrian
capital. BY induging in series Of attacks upon
prominent men he ultimately lost his engagement
on the Presse and also u subsequent one upon tho
Denfsche Zeittng and retired some years since to
Gratz In Syria where he lived a confirmed mis-
anthrope. few months ago he excited sensation
by refusing to accept prize adudged to him as
dramatic poet by the Grillparzer foundation. He
was visiting his friend. the artist Kaulbach, al
Munich when seized with fatal illness.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-25
Walking Match.

The walking match between Stanley S.
Chapman and George N. Briggs for the dis.
lance of 25 miles and purse of 1926 side
and gate money, came off at Lancaster Hall
last evening. There was large audicnce pre-
sent. Briggs was attired in white SHIFT,
brown and white b7efch-oloth, and without
stockings. Chapman wore black velvat
breech-cloth, white shirt, AID red tights.
Briggs took The lead at the start, at 100 D. 10 :,
and gained two laps thB first mile, another
on the third and two more on the fourth. He
kept his lead until be had made IS miles and
3laps when ha vas so used up that he had to
Do pulled from the trace. At that time 10 80
O'clock Chapman was three laps behind, but
Continued on making bis 25th mile about 10
O'Clock and winning the stakes.
a walking match took place in building ON
Mert ills Wharf yesterday afternoon between
John Dereste,, Robert McCay, Patrick Will
,iams and Patrick O'Donnell. Mr. John
Fiaherty was time keeper. Dsrester walked IL
miles and laps, McUay 10 mites aid % laps
Williams 10 mills and l3 laps ard O'Donnel
miles and laps in hours, 5 minutes aod 7
spcOnns
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-25
School Colsnnii to

A meelug of tina school committee was held
last eve;ng. HIS Honor ths Mayor baiDg ab.
sent DR.. Smaller was chosen chairman pro ten
All the members Gafe preset
Tbs eupervIsoEs reported Mr.. Shah.u ap.
pointed as substitute in West School, Mis-:
Adams ia North School and Miss Evans in
Cantre Gramsr School.
The pay roll and bills amounting to S. 607 o.
were approved.
The Superintendent Of School Buildings
reported that the school bills came within the
appropriations for the year
4. Miss Severns' and Miss Gerrish's rooms were
reported BY the Superintendent ss each coz.
taiuing about 20 pupils; the crowded condition
of thes4 rooms was referred to tie Supervisors
AID Superintendent cf Schools to consider, and
furnish relief if practicabl-.
The consider alton of the recon- me datiops
in the ACTUAL reports Of the School Committee
and Superintendent of Schools was REFER. to
the special com nittee, consisting of the
Mayor. MessIs Libby, Gray, Burgess aud
Stanley.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-25
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

AUGUSTA, Moudsy, March IA.
The district schools closed for vacation of
three weeks.
About three huad;ed persons attended the
eute'taia ment at the Free Baptist church.
Mayor Nash will b9 naugurated tomorrow.
While the Dung gerts 10 a certain school
not hundred miles from Augusta were de-
Ginning the other day, the police officers, hear
iog the sound of their voices, mistook it for the
cries Of some ons ia dis ress, rushed 40 tn q
stairs leading to the school room, intent upon
preve ming The perpettstion of crime, bat on
learning the si'uatio1 CONCLUDED to make no
arrests The declamatious iu that school
will hereafter be conducted on lover hey.
Toe Capital Lodge, I o of e. t, gave an
oyster supper and entertainment at their Club
Room Saturday evening
At meeting of the Board of Aldermen Sat-
urdsy Albert Jones was confirmed deputy mar
shal and Henry Bean and w. J. Tyler night
watchmen.
Trinity Com maDdery If Augusta held an in
stallatlon Friday evening ami the following
officers were installed: S. W. Lane, Eminent
Com Dander; q. B. Morton, General'simo; I'll.
r. Blanchard, Captain General; G. A. Curtis,
Prela.e: f. f. Pierce, Senior Warden; e. @.
Dudley, Junior Warden; Levi Will, Treasur-
er; ID. Nj. Waite, Recorder; U. H. HAYES,
Standard Bearer; Caas Mitchell, Sword Bear,
er; Henry GAllison. Warden; Henry Sewall,
Captain of the Guard. The ceremonies were
performed by Right Eminent Commander r.
W. Black. About seventy-five Sir knights
were present daring the evening" There was a
supper and dancing.
The High School scholars had soc able Sat.
urday evening. There was singing, dancing
and good time generally.
The temperance meeting WAS well attended
Sunday afternoon.
Chss. and Maggie Evans, who went TO Port
land to testify against Jack Brown. have both
been sent to jail for drunkenness;