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Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
PENNSYLVANIA.

Pierced to the Heart-Awfu' Tragedy ina
 a Corn FieId-The Brave Act or a Little
 Boy.
 LANCASTER, Aug. 19.-Tuesday night a man was discovered stealing corn in one of the fields of E. H. Kaufman, living on the Harrisburg turnpike, fifteen miles from this place, by Abraham Kaufman, a nephew of William Kaufman, aged fourteen years, and Andrew Miller, farm hand, aged eighteen years. There have been a great many depre- dations of the kind and these boys were watching while the thief was prowling around the field pulling off corn and depositing it into large bag which he carried on his back Miller approached the man, saying, q want to see who you are" when the thief, without a moments notice, pulled out large bone handled knife and plunged the large blade into Miller's body, almost piercing his heart. The boy fell down, bleeding terribly. The thief stopped over him to plunge the knife again, when little Abraham Kaufman picked up large stone and dealt him terrible blow, striking the forehead and rendering him insensible. Then the lad ran for his un- c1e, who lived some distance away, and told him of the fight The uncle mounted horse and rode to the scene of the conflict. Upon arriving there the thief, who had partially re- covered had crawled under fence and laid down to conceal himself. Upon examination it was found that he was partly under the in fiuence of liquor and very desperate. MT. Kaufman could not take the man to town without assistance. Shortly after three farm hands came along, and with their help they secured and bound the thief and brought him to this city in 8 wagon. They lodged the man in jail. The thief was recognized by the po- lice authorities as John Meyers, about fifty years old, living in this place: He has long been desperate character. When told that he had stabbed the young man and that he could not recover he replied, ''That's right ; I ought to have killed him outright" Young Miller was taken to his home and medical aid quickly summoned. Upon examination it was found that he had received terrible gash about eighth of an inch below the heart, and his recovery is very doubtful Great ex- citement prevails in the neighborhod of the tragedy, and threats of lynching were freely indulged in.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
Colorado.

Murdered for His Money-TwO Mexicn IS
 Kill Sleeping Man.
 DENVER, Aug. 19.-Two Mexicans named Gallagh and Valdez were arrested at Albu- querque, New Mexico, few days ago on sus- picion of having committed a murder They had preliminary hearing there yesterday and made a full confession. The name of the man murdered was s. Duprez, and it ap- peared that he had been a sheep raiser in southern Colorado. They are said to have obtained $1 200 in money, check for $l25, several postofice orders and two horses and a wagon, besides other effects. Of the money over $4O0 was found on their persons Duprez was travelling South alone, and stop ped ina tent over night One of the Mexi- cans shot him while asleep, while the other stood by with an axe, ready to afford assist ance if necessary.
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THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

Garfield and Arthur-A Housing Ratificn-
 tion Meeting-An Address by Secretary
 Sherman-Remarlks by Other Celebrities
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.--The Republicans of this district held a ratification meeting to- night in front of the City Hall A large pro- cession of local Republican clubs and State organizations formed about half-past seven and marched through the principal streets to the place of meeting. MT. A. M. Clapp, edi- tor of the Republican, presided at the meet ing, and after an opening address introduced Secretary Sherman, who spoke about qua. = ter of an hour, contrasting the two parties. The Republican, he said, was national, while the Democratic party was one of sections and States. In conclusion he proposed three cheers for the Presidential candidates. The other speakers were Hon. A. A. Freeman of the Postoffice department, Jerome Carty of Philadelphia, Prof Grenier, General Burdette and Francis Miller of Maryland. A heavy rain storm broke up the meeting shortly after 10 o'clock before the resolutions were read. A vote was, however, taken on their adop- tion and they were unanimously carried.
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for breeders stakes, two year olds, at $50 each with $750 added, of which $500 went to the owner and $250 to the breeder of the winner, five furlongs, and was won by Con- pensation, with Topsey second; time 1:O34 The second race, West End Hotel stakes, for three year old Allies at $50 each, play or pay, with $1, 900 added by the proprietors of the West End Hotel, mile and half, and won by Glidelia, with Edelin second !; time, 2:39a The third race, the EIberon handicap, sweepstakes for all ages, at $25 each, play or pay, with $1 ,OOO added by the Elberon Hotel Company, one mile and three quarters, was won by Monitor, with Report second time, 8.O2a. The fourth race, Sea side stakes, handicap for gentleman riders at $25 each, with $35O added, one mile and a furlong, was won by Odd Fellow, with Spar tan second; time, 2:074. The fifth event was selling race, purse of $500, for all ages, usual allowances, one mile and quarter, and was won by Gossip, with Basil second; time, 2.O91. The sixth and last event of the day was for purse of $6Oo for all ages, handi- cap at mile and three-quarters over seven hurdles, and was won by Judith, with Ven- tilator second time, 3:173.
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New York Produce Market.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19. FLOUR-Dull, weak and unchanged. Southern -four light request "A 75a6 75 for inferior to very choice shipping extras.
 WHEAT-Opened shade higher but subsequently, the advance lost and the market closed dull and weak. Spot sales of No red at $1 07Ga1 08 Il O75 al OS for No. white; red $1 054 for No. red and $1 O7 gal O8. and do. Oct. at s1 0sa1 OS5s.
 CORN-Opened < to s4c. lower, closing steadiei but quiet Spot sales at sa5O for No. 2 and 49a 50 for ungraded do No 2, Aug, quoted at 4a5O14 do. Sept. 5O4 a50zs, and Oct. 5214a5299.
 OATS-Opened quiet but steady and closed < cent higher. Spot sales at 36a395S for mixed; 39a4O for Mo- l white.
 RYE-Nominal
 BARLEY-Nominal.
 PORK-higher; Aug. $15 75a16 %; Sept, $15 75a I6 co Oct, S15 45a15 95.
 LARD-Higher and in demand; Aug. $8 3Oa8 32 Sept. sold at sS 35has 40 ; Oct. SS 413SaS Az. CUT MEATS-In moderate demand; pickled hams 10ka11; do. shoulders, '.
 BEEF-Quiet and unchanged. spot.
 COTTON-Quiet and firm; midland Il 9-16: futures strong
 PETRoLEUM-Quiet; crude in barrels 6s<a7A naphtha in barrels TX refined in barrels, cargo lots g, and united sold at S6zS
 BUTTER-A quiet and steady movement is still re- ported most grades, and prices steadily held Quotations Creamery, finest, 25a26c. do good prime, 23a24 do. fair to good 22a23c; State tubs choice at 23a24 do good to prime at 21a22 do fair to good, 20a22; State Welsh tubs prime, 22a 23c do. fair to good, 19a20 Western dairy. fresh, extra 20a2lc; good to prime, 18a20c. fair to good 17a1Sc western factory fine, 18a19c do good to prime 16a1651e; do. fair to good, 15a16.
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News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. AMERICAN SHIPPING. A Movement Looking to its
 Revival. COMPETITION FOR FOREIGN TRADE. American Merchants Handicapped in the Race. THE REPUBLICANS AT WASHINGTON. AMonster Meeting Addressed
 by Sherman.
COMPETITION FOR FOREIGN TRADE
THE REPUBLICANS AT WASHINGTON
NEW YORK.

|
 l American ShIpptng-A Movement to se- cure More Of the Foreign Trads-An Important Convention.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-The proposal to hold a convention in Boston on the subject of the
 revival of American shipping is regarded among shipowners here a matter of much importance and movement in the right di- l rection The convention will be held Octo- Der next All commercial bodies through out the country are invited to participate, and will, it is expected, be represented For thirty years merchants have felt themselves handicapped by Great Britain, first by means of enormous government subsidies granted to steamship companies, and then by the concentrated capital and extraordinary faeili- ties in command of the iron ship builders of the Tyne, Mersey and Tweed, so that Ameri- cans have remained apparently in helpless apathy while the entire ocean traffic of the
 world is being wrested from them. According to the latest statistics, the number
 of American sailing ships engaged in the
 whole foreign trade of the United States,
 Canadian commerce excepted, is ,346, while
 the number of foreign sailing ships is 6,266
 The number of American steamers similarly
 engaged is 61, against 592 foreign steamships.
 The comparison appears even less favorable
 when it is explained that of the American
 sailing vessels more than 600 are
 schooners and brigs plying to the
 West Indies or other near foreign
 ports, while the foreign ships are mostly of
 a large class. Of the American steamers
 only a dozen or fifteen are navigating
 the great oceans. Various remedies are
 suggested for reviving American commerce,
 one being the granting by the Government
 of bounty of say $1 per ton for period of
 ten years to all vessels built in this country and engaged in foreign trade. This, it is claimed, would be 8 distribution of aid reach ing all classes. The convention will, it is
 believed, endeavor to harmonize all interests
 by drafting bill to be presented to Congress which shall be satisfactory to all sections and open the way for the recovery of our com mercial trade.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGS.

The Lyceum Theatre in Sunderland, Eng land, was destroyed by fire yesterday.
 transport with munitions of war and having on board sixteen officers and 370 sol diers, all belonging to the Russian army, has arrived at Rustchuk.
 -- Base ball yesterday: At Brooklyn, Rochesters 6, Nationals f; at Cincinnati, Providence 5, Cincinnatis 2; at Chicago, Chicagos 6, Bostons o.
 Moses Vim, v years of age, of Holden, Mass, was run over on the Boston, Barre and Gardner railroad yesterday, having both legs cut of and dying almost instantly.
 A collision occurred last night on the Mid land railway near Sette, County of York, England, resulting in the wrecking of the Pullman express from London. No casual ties are reDOrted.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
New York City.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19.
 What might have proved a serious casualty with loss of life occurred to-day when the iron pavement in front of the building of the New York Surgical Instrument Society at Worth and Mott streets gave way, and the people who were standing there at the time were suddenly precipitated into the vault: Fortunately beyond few sprains and bruises there were no injuries inflicted. This iron pavement covers a space twelve by fifteen feet over vault or cellar thirteen feet deep. Judge Donahoe to-day granted an order authorizing the receiver of the Rockaway Beach Improvement Company to issue $175,- 900 of receivers certificates to complete the building of the mammoth hotel on the beach. The receiver is directed to hold the property as security for the loan
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6lNants,
Wanted-CaDvassers.

w REPRESENTATIVES.
 A FEW YOUNG men to travel and sell 8 small ar "A ticle salary; but those that are used to canvassing need apply; good recommendations re- quired J. F. DWINELL,
 au2O 2tt Rnorr 36 Ansti1n Ho11se
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Rum Over By sixty Freight Cars.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-A brakeman named Buckland, employed by the Hudson River railroad, was killed early Wednesday morn ing. As the train was passing Tarrytown the coupling of two cars gave way and the train was divided. Buckland attempted to leap from the separated cars and stop the train, but fell to the ground and was run over by the cars of the last section of the train, and also by another freight train which was fol- lowing at short distance. Sixty cars. be- sides locomotive and tender, passed over his bodv
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Diocesan Appointments.

Bishop Williams, of the Protestant Episco- pal diocese of Connecticut, has made the fol- lowing appointments for diocesan visits dur ing the remainder of the year: 5Sunday, 2. ul., St. Paul's, Brookheld; p. m. St. John's New Milford,
 6-Monday, 8 p. m, St. Marks, Bridgewater. Tuesday, D. nn., Christ church, Roxbury. Al 0IhursdAy, p. m., St. Andrews Marbedale. 10-Friday, p. m., Christ church, Bethlehem. ' 12-Sunday, a. m., Christ church, Watertown m, St Pauls, Woodbury.
 l9-Sunday .. m., St. John's Warehouse ?. m, Calvary, Sufield; evening, St. Paul's. W A-Friday, evening, Christ church. North Canal 25-Saturday, P. m., St. Johns, Salisbury. Zo-sunday, a. m., Christ church. Sharon; p. m, Trinity, Lime Rock.
 28-Tuesday, 8 p. m St Andrews, Kent.
 OCTOBER.
 3-Sunday, a. m., St. James, New London p. nl., Seabury Memorial, Groton.
 1O-Sunday, a. nl., Christ church. Stratford; even ing, St. Pauls Bridgeport. St. James, Danbury
 2-Sunday, g. In., St. Pauls Norwalk evening" Trinity, South Norwalk.
 .31-Sunday, a. n., Trinity, Thomaston: D. u., St, Peter's, Plymouth
 7-Sunday, a. m., Trinity Bristol; p. rn., Mission Southington evening" Church of Our Saviour, Plain ville
 14sunday, a. m., Trinity Seymour; evening, St. Michaels, Naugatuck.
 21-sunday, 2. m.. Trinity, Brooklyn; D. m., Christ church, Pomfret.
 2S-Sunday, a. m., Grace, Brosdbrook; D. m. St. Marys. Hazardville; evening, St. Andrews, Thomp- sonville.
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FIRE RECORD.
Oil Tanks Struck by Lfghtnin

Oil Tanks Struck by Lightning.
 BRADFORD, Pa, Aug. 19.-At five o'clock this afternoon lightning struck tank No. 21O of the United Pipe Lines, capacity 3O,oOo barrels, and tank No. of the Tidewater Pipe Company capacity 25, ,OOO barrels. Both are located at Dallas City and they immedi- ately exploded. They were full of oil and will be total loss.
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ARLINGTON, N. J., Aug. 19.-The resi- dences of George Beiser and MT. Moran, or Chestnut street in this place, were destroyed by fire this morning. The loss on both build ings is estimated at 5000. About an houl before the fire was discovered Beiser detect ed two men in the act of forcing the base ment door of his house and fired two shots at them. A cry of "Oh, my God, Pm shot followed, and the men jumped into wagon which was waiting near by and were driver off. It is thought that they returned and SC fire to the building.
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Acorner in thePorl Market.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-Considerable excite ment has recently prevailed in the pork mar ket in New York and Chicago. There has been an advance of $2 to $3 within week. Although Keenes name has been mentioned in the corner, it appears on investigation that MT. Armour, of Chicago, member of the firm of Armour $ Co.,, of this city, is lead ing spirit in the matter. According to Q sworn statement received from Chicago Wednesday evening" the stock of pork in Chicago is 129,0OO barrels against 152, ,O0O barrels last month and 5000 barrels last year. The bulk of this is controlled by Ar mour, who is making things interesting for operators on the wrong side of the market
 He has been manipulating the market for months past, being encouraged, it is be- ieved, by the large lines of shorts which were being recklessly put out for future months by the bear operators To-day pork for August delivery, which was quoted a short time ago at $14, was held at $17 both here and in Chicago. The objective point is said to be S2O per barrel, and if accomplished there will be a number of lame ducks, as this month, it is said has been largely oversold. Some interesting developments arc predicted before the end of the month. The present speculation includes meats, and is said to be one of the most gigantic ever manipulated by a single operator in this branch of trade.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-Arrived, the West phalia from Hamburg, the Bristol from Bris tol, the Caledonia from Barrow-in- n-Fu -Furness and the Clyde from Aspinwall. Sailed, th' Adriatic for Liverpool the Canada for Lon don, the Frisia for Hamburg, the State of Ne vada for Glasgow.
 Hamburg-Arrived, the Suevia from New York
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VOL. XLVIH.

rator not being allowed, under any circunl- stances, to reveal the facts which he obtains in the prosecution of his work. His oath forbids his making disclosures of any kind in regard to the extent of the business of any firm or producer in his district. The aggre- gate of the business is made known from the census bureau, but the details are preserved in complete secrecy.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20

HOJhOuS6 GrapNS. VXyE SHALL. commence the saleS Of Hothouse WV Grapes Monday next, 26th inst. The price will be moderate In baskets of four pounds each. iyM E. B. HALL SON.
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NEW JERSEY.

4 Terrible Runaway-Co1lision of Lo-
 comotive with a Carriage.
 ELIzABETHPoRT, Aug. 19.-A carriage con- taining Mrs. Mahoney, of Pine street, and four members of her family, coming from a funeral, attempted to cross the track in front of locomotive at half past ten this morning. The frightened team ran away and the carriage was demolished. The colored coach man was killed, and Mrs. Mahoney's back broken One daughter is reported fatally in- iured and the others seriously.
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Maine.
APhvsician,aFataIN NIis

Physician's Fatal Mistake.
 GARDNER, Aug. 19.-Thaddeus Hildreth highly respected physician, through mistake took dose of tincture of aconite root from the effect of which he died in about an hour and half. He was 55 years of age.
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The Boyton-Fearn Swimming Match

The ROyton-Fearn Swimming Match.
 ATLANTIC CITY, August 19.-The swimming match between Boyton and Fearn, the former to swim 124 miles in his rubber suit and using his paddle, and Fearn to swim ten miles, was not finished owing to rough water, which carried away the working buoys and against which the swimmers could make but little progress. After making about six miles, in which neither gained any material advantage they gave up the contest.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
Best Lehigh Coal

Can be bought at my yard at 50c ton below the
 binstion prices for any dealer to try to sell Coal Flour Butter at my prices. don't allow
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Ohio.

Diet of Rye Bread and Cider.
 CINCINNATI, Aug. 19.-Sylvan Hein, Ger man blacksmith, died here last night from the effects of cider He was butcher fifty years of age and had subsisted for twenty years on a diet of rye bread and cider, using four or five barrels of cider year. He leaves about $50, 900.
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THE OLD WORLD.
Great Britain.

The Disturbances in Ireland
 LONDON, Aug 20.-A dispatch from Belfast states that the rioting was partially revived last night, but the disorderly element was quickly suppressed by the police.
 Important land meetings are announced to take place in Ireland on Sunday next
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w AIN IILIVs experienced Engraver on iron-one used to "A clock cases preferred Also Striper and Glider for same. Apply up stairs at au2O 2t" 2O5 WOOSTER STREET
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Suits! Suits! Suits !

Lawn Suits, Muslin suits Cambric Suits, all beau tfully trimmed from $ 65 to 1925, former price SS6O to $7.5O. White Sacques, trimmed with Hamburg Edging and White Lace from soc to s. former price $175 to s. 300 Linen Busters at soc to $6S former price $125 to s3 Dress Goods, Silks, satins Laces, Trimmings, Notions, Cloths, Housekeeping Goods and Gents Furnishings every description Lisle Thread and Lace Top Gloves at half the old price.
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Our Training ships-Why They Are Un-
 healthy.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.-A naval surgeon referring to reports of cases of typho1d fe- yer on the training ship Portsmouth, which arrived yesterday at Portsmouth, N. H., says that for number of years the cadets have been greatly overcrowded in training ships and have been compelled to sleepin much too close quarters below decks without proper ventilation, and in many instances have had to sleep exposed on deck in climate to which they were not accustomed. The consequence has been every year an increased amount of sickness.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
Rowen,. Next Competitor

BOSTON, Aug. 19.-The Globe tomorrow morning will announce that the unknown who is to go to England and walk Rowell is William Pegram, of this city, colored mar with good record.
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FINANCE AND TRADE.
Ial Correspondence of JOURNAL AND COURIER.
JOHN H. DAVIS & Co.,, Bankers and Brokers. IT Wall stre

JOHN H. DAVIS & Co.,,
 Bankers and Brokers, IT Wall Street,
 NEW YORK. Aug. 19. 1880. J The stock market opened with something of a dash in contrast with features of the two days previous Prices dashing in at something of an altitude if things to be active. Any sort of change gratifying. but there lack of staying quality in the market up to the noon hour. There activity and strength but outside of few stocks that were ''bu1led" up the market fitful and lacked the grip and holdon features many would like to have it assume.
 The Bond Market keeps steady, with material change beyond the activity investors give by the steady demand to absorb idle money. Governments strong and hold their prices with great rmness cn,ra,r,r,a1,t honds clnsad as
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alnp 9aren 9ailg gloraing gunrnal and Gonrer

path up to the present time. Had the mill tary been permitted to disarm the Indians when first driven into camp, the probabilities are that Victoria and his band would long since have been captured and the war ended.
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A Disastrou. storm at Rochester.

ROCHESTER, Aug. 19.-A terrible thunder storm passed over this place between five and six o'clock this afternoon. The rain fell in torrents and the streets were overfowed Among the losses is several thousand dollars damage to goods by water in the cellar of Burke lE Fitzsimmons and Hone < Go. The house of Fred Bare was struck by lightning and the roof damaged. The barn of William Booth was also struck and three cows and one horse instantly killed. A fire eRsued in the building and it was completely destroyed. Loss 1925. 900; partially insured.
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rhe nronmnutl, Parlk Raoes.

MONMOUTH PARK, Aug. 19.-The August meeting of the Monmouth Park Association was continued to-day. The first race was
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.Goutatio1t
Hopkins Grammar School. Preparatory to Yale College. Fall Term Opens Thursday, Sept. 16. BINOCULARS at bookstores ofH. H. Peck and T. H. V Pease. Apply in person after Sept to
 w. L. CUSHING; Qta1R
Classical School for Girls.

The EIderage, 138 sherman Ave. RNNHE course of study in Primary, Preparatory and 1 Collegiate Departments meets all demands for the higher education of The Principals have secured the services of Miss E. F. Gushing graduate of Smith College, who will give special attention to fitting pupils for Vassar, Wellesley Smith College limited number of boarders received Fall session opens Sept. I5.
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