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CRIMES And CASUALTIES TELEGRAPH
DEATH IN THE NEW CAPITOL.

DEATH IN THE NEW CAPITOL
Albany July 27.-Charles Dunn, q mason, at
work In the chamber fell from scaOld this
ternoon aud was killed
KILLED BY AN OIL CAN EXPLOSION
DENVER, Col, July pa child was burned to a
crisp and named Annie Palmer probably fatally In
to-day by the explosion OF Oil With which
the latter was lighting a fire.
STABBED AND KILLED.
ST LOUIS. July 27.-Harmon Mccoy. living near
ArcOl H. stabbed and killed by Elisha Mccabe aided
Joel EDge during quarrel on Sunday night McCabe
escaped but Engie was arrested,
THE LEYEVRE MURDER
SAN FRANCISCO, july 27.-In the inquest to-day
ON the mnrder OF DR. Leevr Oakland yesterday by
schroeder defence declined TO call Witnesses and the
jury rendered verdict charging schroeder with murder
DEATH FROM HYDRoPHoBIA
NASHVILLE, TenD July 27.-Milton Story.
twenyone years old, died AZ Thompsons Station on the
Nashye road twentynve miles south OF lash
Vile sunday night OF hydrophooa from the bite OF adog
received last March.
MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
ST LOUIS July 27.-Joseph Staats, young man
who was married only days ago, shot dead
his yard Centraa H. Sunday night by unknown
think case OF suicide while others believe
Il 10 have been murder.
POUR MEN MISSING
BosToN, July 27.-John Newlapd, John Powers,
John Green and Michael Jerassay left their vessel
dense ioe set 10 and they unable md 1t
Is feared that they are lost
noRTALLY WOUNDED By STONE.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 27.-At Greenbrier Sta
ton Robertson County on saturday, Bsnlamn webster
hrown by Thomas Jones' Websterwas one
stantial citizens Of the county.
MURDERED WITH AN AXE.
BALTIMORE. July 27-The jury Of inquest In the
schacha whom found his wifes chamber rendered
yerdct that OF sehacha resulted rom blow
blows from On axe In the hands Of DuorneC.
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THE TELEGRAPH LITIGATION.

Topeka, Kan, July 27.-Judge McCrary
to-day filed opinion in the case OF the
Western Union Telegraph Company agt. the
Kansas Pacific RaWay Company and others,
the amended bill OF the Western Union Company
recently argued before him Kcokuk Iowa. He holds
In favor OF the Western Union Company
point He decides that the rights Of the Western
act of Congress 1854 authorizing the contract of the
railroad company with the United states Telegraph
Western Union Telegraph Company WAS therefore en-
titled judicial protection, ana could not be seized
bv fOrcs and without warrant OF law by the
company. This disposes OF the matter as far
the United States Circuit Court concerned.
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GLUT OF SILVER DOLLARS.

WASHINGTON, July o. The transportation
of silver is becoming serious question in the Treasury
Department. The Mint aud subTreasury in San Fran
cisco are overlooking with silver coin, and an applica-
ton s made for the transfer east OF S2OOOOOO. Inc
Of transporting this sum nj the rates charged by
per cent Silver bullion in San Francisco
than in Phade Dhia and yet the silver dollar can only
be used for circulation In tho Middle and Eastern oIe
trans ported and where IL be most easily stored
without exceeding the amount OF the S2OOO0 appro-
pristed for vault room being considered by the
IreAsurY Department,
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SEARCHING FOR WHALING VESSELS.

WASHINGTON, July 27.-Captain Hooper,
commanding the revenue cutter Corwn, which was or
dered from San Francisco to go In search of the whaling
schooners Mount Waaston and Vglan reportedi in dis
tress In the Arctic Ocean. has written to MAJOR f. NJ
Clark Chief Of the Revenue Marine Service under date
of ounaaska June T. stating that the cutter arrived
there on the 5h after twelve days passage from San
Francisco All were we'll and IN good spirits. He pro-
posed 10 sail on the following day and make his way
and N he succeeded IN findng succoring
the schooners by tho 25th Of August. he would then
make an effort to communicate with the Arctic expor
ing petition the Jeannette' unuer Lieutenant DE
Long, United States Navy.
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BANK ROBBERY ~ BUSINESS HOURS.

HARTFORD, Conn, July 27.-Between II
and O'Clock to-day three four entered the Mid
dletown Savings Bank at Mlddetown when part of the
officials were at dinner and while engaging the clerks
present III business at the counter, aceompllces
hired in this city IN the morning and returned
them lust at night. and various circumstance indicate
that they were the thieves. In OF the wagons u
bunch OF skeleton keys was found
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-28
THE STATE COMMITTEE.

Advices received from the interior counties at the
rooms of the State Committee show that the work
of organization is being prosecuted with diligence.
Garfield and Arthur clubs are being formed IN every
town and the rolls are being added to rapidly. iho
sIasm for the Republican candidates is growing.
and that the strong Republican counties may be re-
lied noon to roll up the old time majorities Among
the visitors Yesterday were Senator Braman, Of Al
bany; Assemblyman Terry, of Washington, and Col
onel Thurston, of the Bank Department.
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CONTEST FOR OFFICE IN BROOKI

The arguments of counsel in the oase before Judge
Cooke in Brooklyn. on the motion for an order di-
recting Commissioners Of Police and Excise LEIGH
and Pybum 20 turn over the books and papers Of
the Department to General Jonrdan were heard
Yesterday. General Jordan was represented by
General BENJAMIN f. Tracy and John {. Perry.
The counsel for the defendants were General r. b.
Crooke. ex-Judge Morris and Hugo Hirsh. Judge
Cooke reserved his decision.
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THE PURSUIT OF vICToRIAs BAND.

WASHINGTON, July 27.-The following dis
match has been received at the War Department from
General Mcdowell, dated San Francisco. July 20:
The following was transmitted by telegraph by the
commanding officer OF the Department OF Arizsna
Fort Bowie: -,
Vale dficd Cor,zcla July 10, via Fort Bliss TO- say.
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HORRORS OF A RUSSIAN PRISON.


The st. Petersburg NoUoe Vremya gives par
tculsrs respecting the Leosky Prison. Of the chief
establishments of its kind in ST. Petersburg The report
OF the inspector states that be found in the female ward
157 women Of whom thirtythree were i'll In the male
wards there were 592 men, of whom 127 were ILL., Their
linen was filthy, and the ventilation was wholly made
uuate IL is estimated that each had only three
hs of the quantity Of air necessary support an adult
person. The prison repaired and dirt and cis
order prevail everywhere. Despite the short term OF
Dprsonment-one year to which the inmates are sub
jected the death rate Is nearly tweDtyf per cent.
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ernment offices, has to present himself in
uniform and to drill every day from
IL o'clock until /. To enable the men to do this
all places Of business to be closed from 10 a. m.
until 2 p. m Those who do not comply with this
order will Immediately resent to Join the active army
All foreigners are invited to form themselves into
corps to maintain order and protect property In the
event of the city being left at any time without the
province OF Lima is allowed to go beyond its limits
without passport.
AS an example of the spirit which animates the
people. it NAV be stated that the Archb bishop of
Lima has placed the treasure OF the church at the
disposal of the Government, 10 be used In the ser
vice OF the country.
An official telegram. dated Lima, July d. received
via Payra, states that the Chilian transport
Amaz0nas was on the day previous blown
aPd by sank nmeSstev 4SreSqS in In ea'G the Bay
sence of any particulars, there seems to he a rea-
sonabe doubt to the ill-fated vessels being the
as having left for Valparaiso. 1t Is believed the
casualty caused by floating torpedo set
adrift in the bay, and may have occurred at too
great distance for persons on shore TO distinguish
clearly what vessel suffered. The general I'M
preston is that 1t was quite as likely TO be one OF
the steamers of the Pacific Steam Navigation Com
pany as the AmazonOs. The Lontue of that COM
pauy was due at Callao at the time, and being
sister ship of the Amazonos might naturally have
been mistaken for her.
The Chilian Government is said TO have agreed
upon the following propositions, looking TO the
prosecution of the war: First to limit SO 100000
for the continuance OF the war; second 10 organize
the army with new divisions and third TO raise
the Nance Capac.
serious debate was occasioned in Congress In
consequence of one of the deputies saying that 1t
was now time to offer peace to Peru through the
mediation OF another power, and that the b0nDard-
ments of Calas barbaTous and useless proceed
ings.
The cable has been restored from africa to CallaO,
and is now being worked for Chllian account.
The steamer from Calao, with dates to about tho
7th is due here TODAY. but up to the time OF clos
ing this noon, has not been reported.
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CONTRACTS FOR THE NEW CAPITOL.

ALBANY, n. Y, July 27.-At a meeting of
the New Capitol Commissioners today the following
contracts were awarded For gas xtures to the United
States Reflector Company for $41 945 encaustic tiles,
to the American Encausuc Tile Company at New York;
furniture George ~ Robinson. OF Buffalo Tor S33 OOO
elevators pumps and connections, TO Frederick Tudor
A. IN FOR 800 900.
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AN AMERICAN CoUNTERFEITER ABROAD.

PANAMA, July 17.-Joseph Eneas, alias Hoff-
man, an American resident in Aspnwal. and claiming
to be merchant, arrested about ten days ago on
the charge OF putting into circulation counter
felt United States currency. The evidence against
him is undOubted. He was yesterday set
at liberty on straw BAIL" the judge
charge Of the having II Is openly said. been
bought over The Superior Court OF the State. hear
ing OF the release OF Eneas Immediately telegraphed TO
have him rearrested the Judges crlmnaity being ap
parent II is possible that Eneas may be liberty long
enough to-day to effect his escape by the Acapulco to
Ncw-York. Eneas, alias Hoffman, Is an old offender.
and figured prominently such In the Brooklyn papers
1877. In which his swndlngs were stated at some
$50 900.
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A NATIONAL BANK FOR COLOMBIA.

PANAMA.. July ia late dispatch from
Bogota the approval by the Executive OF
bill establishing . National bank in the cap
itaL Details Of the proposed institution
have not yet come to hand. Tho measure
had been discussed with much heat and no little ac-
rimony ON the part Of both parties, opponents
and supporters Of the bill, and although
passed IN both houses by considerable
majority, was at first returned by the Executive
with certain alterations recommended These were
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A DEMocRATIC-GREENBACK FUSION.

AUGUSTA, MIC, July ZI.-DOIH tHe DtmU"
cratic and Greenback State Committees In session
here today former at Augusta and the latter 40
the Couy House, The sessions and reporters
were excluded. II is the decision OF both committees
that fusion is the only that be followed
Great concessions 10 be made to the GrecDDack ee
men The leaders of the hope TO catch the votes
of the disaffected temperance men for Piaisted.
Ldter-The result Of secret meetings OF tho
Democratic and Greenback State Committees
to-day has been determination 10
fuse as far as possible. The following Green
back electors were nominated: Solon Chase,
OF Turner; BENJAMIN Bunker. Of Fairfield
J. T. Turner OF Porllani, and Charles r. Whdden. OF
Calais. The State TO be flooded with speakers
large amount Of money is to he raised and expended
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now number among some others Of the anon
alous Institutions OF this country. From what can
be gathered OF the proposed afair. 1t will be as
though the National Treasury is TO be converted INTO
regular banking Institution, handling the business oil the
Government In all its financial concerns aud at the same
time acting as deposit discount. loan issne ana ex
change establishment for the general public The various
states Will have their branch Of the National bank, as
the National Treasury has office In each state cap
fta and the person in charge OF such Office Will be EN-
powered TO act as "Agent OF the National Bank.V
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NOMINATIONS TO CONGRESS.

CAsTINE, Me-, July 27.-The Democratic
Convention here to-day nominated the Hon. I. H.
Murch the present observation-disclosures Congressman from
the Vtn District, by acclsmatlon
RICHMOND, Va, July 27.-rhe Democratic Convention
OF this 1.-THE Id COngre ssiOGa District met at Ashland
to day. and OH the second ballot nominated Captain
George d. Wise for Congress. Captain Wise Is nephew
OF tne late Governor Henry A. Wise, and Is now Com
mnnMealths Attorney OF the CIty OF RehmOnd
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CHINA NOT ENLIsTING FOREIGNERS.

To Me LdttOr or the Trtbune.
SIR: Numerous applications for commissions
in the Chinese Army and Navy being continually
received this Legation, and It Is impossible to de-
vote the necessary time TO answering all, may ven
ure 10 ask yOu be good publish this letter In
the columns of your widely circulated paper. In order
that may be genera known that the report that the
Chinese Government engaging the services OF for
eIgers for its Army and Navy totally devoid OF foun
datiOD. Thanking you In advance remain, sir, yours
faithfully, FELIX III. MARCH, Attache.
Chinese Legation, July 81, 1850.
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A FATAL BL UNDER.

BRADFoRD, Penn, July 27.-COroner Blair
Yesterday caused the arrest OF DR.. A. G. Hopkins and
Hiram Leasur. clerk in KeDnedy's drug store. the
former for prescribing and the latter for compoundng
a prescription which caused the death Of A. w. Carroll
of this city, Saturday. The coroners jury found a
verdict that Carroll poisoned by m0rphla winch
was used in powder instead Of calomel
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A BURGLAR SHOT AND KILLED.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, July 27.-At an
early hour this morning Of two burglars was shot
and killed while attempting 10 enter the residence Of
the Hon d. II. Solomon on the latters farm.
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DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE.

The Dem ocratic National Committee Satur.
day appointed several subcommittees as follows On
speaEers-wilsm A. Wallace, 0restes Cleveland. Il r.
smalley On Documents-A s. Hewitt, william Pinck-
ney whyte, Il. NJ. Boyer Duncan 3. Walker. Amongst
the callers General Coston late OF the Egyptian
Army General Kby Smith. OF PennsylvanIa; Senator
Jones, OF louisiana, and General Wlllixm 4. smith.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-28
THE YORKTOWN CELEBRATION.

FORTRESS MONROE, July 27.-The York
town Centennial Committee. OF which Senator Johnston
Is chairman arrived here this evening, accompanied by
Governor Holiday and Representative Goode, OF Vr-
ginia. They leave tomorrow morning Tor Yorktown 10
select a site for the monument and perfect arrange
ments for O proper celebration of the event.
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AT WARREN. PENN.-LOss $50. 900.

BRADFORD, Penn. July 27.-Clark, Nor
rison Co.'s extensive planning mill at Warren, Penn
was destroyed by fire yesterday with Its contents The
loss is $50, 900 insurance, $4,000.
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A CIJsTOM HOUSE BURNED.

DERBY LINE, VT, July 27.-The Custom
House and railway station Of st. Armand. Quebec were
burned on Saturday. including the customs records for
many years. The loss is heavy.
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A VOLCANIC ERUPTION.

PANAMA, July 1.-The volcano FuegO, in
Guatemala is IN exceedingly active operation. The
whole heavens for miles around are fed with
smoke. At San Benito and beyond that point In
Mexico, and down the San Salvador coast, fine dust
thrown up by the volcano, falls in quantities which
render II certain that in the immediate neghborhood
the effects must be calamitOus.
So far as is known there was nothing during the few
DAYS which preceded the explosion to indicate any ex
ceptoual activity in the volcanic agencies which
petualy work that region and therefore, the out
burst at June 90 was equally surprising and
terrible the dwellers the villages and country
about As from the deck of the Pacific Mai steamer
Wilmington by the officer watch, at distance, as the
crow fies OF nearly fifty miles, the spectacle was mag
ncent From the highest rams peak Of d,risS the fueSO
into the air TO height as nearly as conld be deter
mined of from 400 to 500 feet soub The
by the tremendous glare of the flames;
the clouds OF dust and smoke, which accompanied the
cOnfagraon, obscured the S, whole country An An
amn Of fire rose at least 500 feet IN
height solid and smooth. and then the
coruscatng like those from brilliant rocket. The pull
sations of fame during the first two hours OF the eru
Less than half after the eruption began. two
streams of lava were seen making their way slowly
CITY of Antigua, aud the other westward, toward
the AS the molten masses moved along, consuh-
stroying the forests ana licking up the small
streams which they encountered, great volumes
track. Until the morning dawned fully, the lava
streams could be clearly moving toward the val
leys below, whe above the red flames and their at
tendant smoke and dust shot upward into the air.
river, the Guaculate. which has IT'S origin on the
western side Of the mountain. had sudden
and remarkable accession OF water OF
considerably increased temperature. probably
the breaking out of hot springs from the mountain
side, or "a possible flow of water from some
Of the openings in the crater itself The eruption con-
on the 2d, the day before being distinguished by in
creased activity and display No damage Is reported
fear beginning
OF quick and terrible disaster.
THE AUSTRALIAN SCULLER IN ENGLAND.
LONDON, July 27.-Trickett, the Australian
champion scuer, who is to IN contest with Han
Ian on the 18th OF November next arrived In London
last night. He looks remarkably well. He intends TO
remain quiet for few days. until be recovers from the
fatgue OF his Journey. He will then probably have a
" smell on the river near Putney.
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, o,rrsr,oN OF FINE LANGUAGE.

The Hancock Veteran Association met yes.
terdav az the Westminster Hotel. General william "
an,th presiding. IL was expected that an address
wonid he issued but after discussing one a consider
abe length, and disagi ceing over TIE pbrtseoioV.
- n,ch was decidedly hglh wn II was recon- mttrd 10
the eommlttco having II IN charge.
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coMSToCK'S W0RK ~ PENNSYLVAyLA.

BRADFORD. Penn. July 27.-Anthony Com
stock Of NewYork. company with attorney of this
city, went yesterday TO Duke Centre twelve miles north
Bradford aud procured the arrest of woman doctor
named Hopkins alias Mrs NJ. j. Merton for sending OBJ
scene matter through the mails La default of 50 900
bail the woman was committed TO Jail for trial.
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GENERAL GRANT IN COLORADO.

DENVER, Col, July 27.-General Grant and
wife. Mrs Fred Grant and child and W. W. Smith ar
rived in Maniou this afternoon md met by U.
Grant, jr.
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THE AUSTRALIAN sCULLER IN ENGLAND.
A SOBER SECOND THOUGHT.

LONDON, Tuesday, July 27, 1880.
The Bolton cotton operatives, who recently
threatened strike which would involve 100000
spndles and 1OO 900 persons held secret meeting last
night but refused to give the result OF their delib
eratlOns the press IL Is understood however, that
they decided not to strike.
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ORGANIZING IN PENNSYLVANIA.

MAHONOY CITY, PENN, July 27.-A Garfield
and Arthur Club formed here last evening" with the
following officers President. f. s siliman secretary,
william Potts Ramsay treasurer, Ell ;. Reinhod.
More than 100 names including several od-:ime Demo
Gratis, were enrolled, amid much enthusiasm. The list
will certainly be than doubled at the next meeting
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FURNITURE FACTORY DESTROYED.

ST. LOUIS, July 27.-The extensive furni-
ture factory of j. II. Vornbrock, on the southwest
corner Of Flfeenth-st and Case-ave was totally de-
stToyed by fire between and o'clock this afternoon
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BANNER RAISING IN BROOKLYN.

The Twenty Ward Republican Club
Of Brooklyn raised banner Monday evening In front OF
ts rooms at sevsnthst. and Ffth-ave. There Was 9
large number present, and the names OF Garfield snq
Arthur were repeatedly and enthusiastically cheered
good display Of fireworks made, and speeches were
delivered by several prominent Republicans
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BALTIMORE July 27.-The jury Of inquest In the
Duorpcky charged with The homicide Of John
schaeha whom he found in his wlfes chamber rendered
verdict that death OF SohachR resulted nom blow
blows from axe In the hands VI Duornjeky.
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THE DEMoCRArIC MASS. MEETING.

The arrangements for the Democratic rattle
cation meeting TO be held tonight at the Academy OF
Mus,c are complete. Ex-Governor Tfden has con,
sented emerge from his retirement ana VII psesSs
ACADEMY will be samuel J. Randall. Thomas Ewing.
Abram g. Hewitt and George M. Beepe.
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GENERAL KEIFER TO GO TO MAINE.

WASHINGTON, July 27.-General Keifer has
been requested by Blaine to take part in the Name
canvass and he has replied that he Will spend from the
10 IA TO the 9th OF August in that State.