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Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. SICKNESS AT PANAMA. The City Afflicted with Con-
 tagiOus Diseases. . Nl A FEARFUL SCOURGE THREATENED. Numbers of Victims in the
 Hospitals. A SORTIE AT CANDAHAR, Many of the British Left on the
 Field.
A sORTIE AT CANDAHAR.
CENTRAL AMERICA.

l sickness at Panamn-SmaIpox and Oth-
 CT Loathsome Diseases A Fearful Scourge Threatened-Notes From the South American War.
 PANAMA, Aug. Notwithstanding the
 repeated and heavy showers of rain which
 have fallen within the past fortnight, Panama
 has been sadly afflicted with the smallpox;
 dysentery and levers. Many of the camp l followers who arrived with the troops from the interior of the republic have fallen vic-
 tims to these diseases. There are at present
 l in the charitable hospital in the Arcabal 12O cases of fever and dysentery, besides many others who are still residing at their homes. The daily death rate at present in the city is averaged at ten pretty large number con- pared to the population. If this state of af- fairs continues, and the general health of the city does not improve, fearful scourge will be the consequence.
 The steamer just arrived from the South Pacific brings no news of any engagement either by land or sea. The Chilians in front of Callao remain inactive. The Peruvians in Lima and Callao are making great prepa- rations to receive their enemy, the Chilians, with warm reception. The vessel which left Panama some five or six weeks ago for Peru with arms and ammunition has arrived safely at her destination. The news from Chih is unimportant. The Mercurio newspaper of Santiago says the idea of marching to Lima is so popular that volunteers flock in from all parts of the country. It is asserted that in few days the number of soldiers required to operate on the capital of Peru will be com pleted besides leaving on the Peru-Bohvian sea coast already conquered strong guard The transport Itala had already started with 10, GOO recruits from Valparaiso, and other thousands were to leave on the Capiapo Lunari, Matias. Corsino and Auguamos. All officers on leave of absence have been ordered to rejoin their regiments in the north. The Chamber of Deputies has unanimously authorized the Chilian government to spend S1 900. 600 for the prosecution of the war.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25

bethport the train is an express into Jersey City. Running at high rate of speed it passed on the drawbridge, just north of the Singer Sewing Machine Works and directly behind train No. on the Long Branch route. It had gone two hundred yards on the bridge when the rear car left the track. For forty yards it bumped along the east side of the track across the ties, when it swung to the west side. The strength of the chains on the trucks and the improved coupling alone prevented it from going over into the bay. The track for 8 short distance was twisted into the shape of the letter s. About twenty passengers were in the car, all men, but they were only shaken up and badly scared.
 Editor McLean's Change for the Worse.
 LONG BRANCH, Aug. Washington Mo- Lean, editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer, who is i'll at the West End Hotel, had a change for the worse this afternoon and his recovery is considered as very doubtful
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGS.

Cardinal Nina is reported much worse. His disease has developed into typhoid fever. The Roumanian troops in the Dobrudia have again badly thrashed the Bulgarian in- surgents.
 At Philadelphia, yesterday, the anthracite coal dealers agreed to advance Eastern prices of egg and stove coal twenty cents a ton for
 September. No other changes were made. The public prosecutor of Berlin has re-
 fused the petition of Count Von Arnim for a
 rehearing of the charge of treason against
 him and of which he was convicted. Von
 Arnim has now appealed to the State court Henry Snyder, aged sixteen years, was drowned last evening in the Baltimore nata- torium No one saw him go down, and it is supposed he struck his head while diving, and becoming insensible sank to the bottom. A Georgia boy picked up a "deep-blue' sapphire, wedge shape, nearly an inch square,
 and weighing 373 carats, near the Sequah
 mines in that State the other day, and dis covered after he had parted with it that 1t
 was worth $51 200.
 Base ball yesterday: At Brooklyn, Na. tionals ', Unions O.; at Cincinnati, Troys II, Cincinnatis 1 <; at Cleveland. Providence 5, Clevelands o, (six innings); at Chicago, Chi cagos 2, Worcesters 1 :; at Buffalo, Bostons II, Buffalos ?, (seven innings).
 While Abram Davidson, twenty eight years old, of Stuyvesant, N. Y., brakeman on the Hudson River railroad, was riding on top of freight car yesterday morning, his head struck the road bridge at Spuyten Duyvil, and he was thrown to the ground and instant ly killed.
 On Sunday afternoon, as Charles Austin was sailing on the bay near Babylon, L. l., his boat was boarded by two strangers, who threw him overheard and sailed away with his boat Austin, after swimming for long time, reached the shore, but in an almost ex- hausted condition. The boat found at Amityville. The pirates are unknown. A serious cave is in progress at the plains, near Wilkesbarre, Penn, of the surface over the mines of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Several buildings have already been injured, and nine fine houses are in i'm minent danger of destruction. About three acres of ground has sunk from six inches to two feet. The people are much alarmed. The Beta Theta Phi fraternity, whose membership comprises students and gradu- ates of various colleges in the United States, opened their forty-frst annual conclave at the Johns Hopkins University at Baltimore last evening The address of welcome was delivered by Willoughby N. Smith of Balti- more, to which responses were made by William Raymond Bayard of New York and W. c. Ransom of Michigan. The business of the fraternity is conducted in secret.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
PENNSYLVANIA.

Buchanan's Alleged sutcide-A Forfeit.
 ure of His Bail Refused.
 PHILADELPHIA, Aug 24.-In the United States Court to-day Judge Butler continued the inquiry into the alleged suicide of 'tDr.' ' Buchanan. The evidence threw no light on the case. Thos. Vandueser, who was on the ferryboat Tuesday in company with the sup posed suicide, swore that he met Buchanan by appointment, that he had no doubt of his identity and saw him jump overheard and sink.
 MT. V. Chapman, brother-in-law of Blu chanan, testified that he brought the Doctor to the city from Ellwood, N. J., and handed him over to Vandueser.
 Mrs. Buchanan was in court in deep mourning, and swore that she last saw her husband whom the last warrant for his arrest was issued. Judge Butler refused the appi cation of the Government for the forfeiture of his bail, saying the evidence of death was conclusive, that he knew nothing of the newspaper report, and that to enter for feiture of his recognizance on record from the testimony heard would be 0 mistake. The question of suicide is therefore still an open one.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
THE NEW DOMINION.
The Few Pacific RniIway-A Hitch 1
 the Arrangements.

The New Pacific RniIway-A Hitch in
 the Arrangements.
 MONTREAL, Aug. 24.-The Witness says Considerable speculation and uneasiness prevailed today in political and financial cir cles over the continued delay in the arrange ments for the completion of the Pacific rail- way, in England. About ten days ago we published private cable stating that the scheme was certain, and the Globe the fol lowing day published special cable stating that the contract was within a few days of completion. Ten days or more have since elapsed, however, and the official con- firmation has not yet been received. That some hitch in the arrangements has occurred seems certain. It is feared that the same American influences that were at work in 1878 are again at work to defeat this scheme. Other reports say that the hitch arises entire ly out of the difficulty in coming to terms on the question of land grants Sir John Mac donald and his party had secured passage for the 2d of December, but owing to the hitch have now decided to remain till the 9th, if not longer"
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
THE WEST.
Missouri.

The Knights or fFythias Gathering.
 ST. LOUIS, Aug. 24.-The regular session of the supreme lodge Knights of Pythias be- gan this morning at Odd Fellows Hall. The grand chancellor of the State, ". H. Ru- dolph, delivered brief speech of welcome to the Knights and extended the hospitality of the city to them, to which the supreme chancellor made feeling response. He also read an elaborate address touching upon many points of interest to the order and made number of recommendations, the chief of which was thorough revision of the endowment feature. The report of the keep CT of the records was also read. This shows decrease of membership in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode lIAand
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
BROWNS Employment Office,
w NTETS

2OOO CLOTHES WRINGERS to repair. &NARPET Sweepers, Putting Machines, ,Richardsons V Original Little Washer, The Excelsior and Vel Bench Wringers Wringers of all kinds sold for cash or on weekly ingtallments, at the Basket and House Furnishing Store of GEORGE D. LAMB, the Wringer Man. 99 Chapel street. Call and the large Coffee Pots. mag d&w
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
EXPRESS STOCKS.
New York Produce Market.

NEW 1Ohhs AuS za. FLOUR-In moderate demand but weak; trade and family brands, 5 10a6 co shipping extras s goa { 45. Southern four dull and weak at unchanged prices inferior to choice shipping extras S4 75 a6 25.
 WHEAT-Dul1 and weak Spot sales of No. 2 red st $1 08a1 084 Il 081a1 081 for No. white, and ungraded red at S1a1 071; Mo- red, Sept, sold at $1 0S, and Nov. at $1 G9]6.
 CORN-1<c lower and dull. Spot sales at 52 for No. 2 and 51a52 for ungraded do. No. g. Oct sold at B 0ATS-1 to Sc lower and heavy. Spot sales at 38 a41 for mixed 40a4T for Mo- white. RYE-Firm
 BARLEY-Firm.
 PORK-Dull and lower Aug $l5 75al6 20; sept, S15 75a16 % ; Oct, $15 45a15 95.
 IARD-Easy and very quiet. Aug SS20aS z5 Sept. sold at $8 35 HaS 40 Oct. $8 411&a8 42.
 CUT MEATS-n moderate demand; pickled hams, 1016a11 do shoulders, z.
 BEEF-Firm and in moderate demand plain mess s9 50 extra do $10 %.
 WHISKY-Dun and nominal. nothing doing for spot.
 COTTON-Dull; midland Il 15-16; futures easy. PETROLEUM-Quiet and firm. Refined not offer ing; crude in barrels 65Sa7A naphtha in barrels 7S refined in barrels cargo lots, 9A, and united pipe line certificates at S93S.
 BUTTER-Has been in moderately active request at full prices. Creamery, finest, 25a27c. do good to prine 23a24 do. fair to good 22a23c State choice 2 do fair to prime, 20a21c State pails and tubs choice at 23a24 do. good to prime at 2a23 do fair to good 20a22; State Welsh, tubs prime, 22a 23c do. fair good, 19a20; Western dairy, fresh extra 20a21c do good to prime. 1sa20c; do fair to good 17alsc. western factory fine, 1sa19e do. good to prime, 16a16Hc.; do. fair to good, I6a16.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
VOL. xLVIH.
LOCAL NEWS.
Greenback Campaign.

Greenback Campaign. At meeting of the Greenback Central Club, held at II Insurance building last even- ing, owing to the receipt of the following letters, the proposed mass meeting on the Green was postponed till little later, it be- ing found impossible to obtain speakers at such short notice:
 NAUGArUcK, August g. H. R. Wright, Esq, Secretary Greenback Central Club Dear Sir-Mr. Baldwin is down in Maine, hence cannot attend. Very truly,
 J. W. SWEENEY,
 Firm of Baldwin & Sweeney.
 ROCKY HILL Conn.,, Aug. 23. H. R. Wright, Secretary Greenback Club Dear Sir regret to say that do not think it pos sible for me to be with you Wednesday evening account of sickness in my family, of whom has just been brought from New York in so serious condition that It is not safe prudent for to leave him. If there should be change for the better will still try to come, but it will not do for you to depend on me. am very sorry to have to dsappoint you. Yours, GEO. w. HEWITT. These letters were disappointment to the many Greenbackers present. The flag, how ever, will be thrown out at o'clock this evening, and short speeches will be made by local speakers.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
New York City.

NEW YORK, Aug. 24. The first bale of the new crop of North Carolina cotton was sold in this city to-day by auction at 13e. per pound. The grade IS strict low nniddling to middle and it is about ten days earlier than the first bale from North Carolina last year.
 The police this afternoon made another raid on the pool sellers and arrested the clerks and ticket sellers in four down town sporting resorts and one in Twenty-eighth street The prisoners were committed to the Tomhs nolica court in default of bail.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
THE SOUTH.
Kentucky.

Another Kerosene Horror Terrible
 Deaths of Three Persons.
 LOUISVILLE, Aug. 24--A special to the Louisville Commercial from Paducah says a terrible accident occurred in Marshall county Friday night, by which Mrs. Lyle and her child and Mrs. Tyre, mother of Mrs. Lyle, were burned to death. Mrs. Tyre attempted to fill lighted kerosene lamp, when the flame ignited the oil in the can aud exploded it, setting fire to the clothing of the two wo' men and child. Mir. Lyle ran to the assist ance of his wife and was badly burned about the hands and face. Mrs. Tyre died few hours later, and Mrs. Lyle the next morn
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
Rhode Island.
A Policeman Killed by the Ca

A Policeman Killed by the Cars.
 PROVIDENCE, Aug. 24.-Police Officer O'Neill, of Boston, was on the S:30 p. m. train of the New York and New England road for Boston. When near Woodland, three miles from here, he got up and went out the front door of the car. He had been drinking and lost his balance, falling under the wheels. The top of his head was cut on and his shoulder mangled. He was appar- ently forty five years old, wore a gray suit, ana had on gold watch marked inside 'EP. ON" On his person were found a police mans badge and billy. Passengers on the train identified him as Officer O'Neill, of the Fourth precinct, Boston.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
The Races at Brighton Beach.

NEW YORK, Aug. 24.-There were fou1 races at the Brighton Beach race course to- day The first race, three-quarters of a mile heats for horses that had not won al Brighton Beach this year, was won by Buster, Bassett's Ally second; time f:201, 1:22t. h the second race for four year olds that had not won at Brighton this year, one mile and a quarter, Skylark came in first, with Minnie Lewis second ; time 214 Claudia having been pulled from the start to the finish, the judges declared all bets of, but awarded the prize to Sky lark. The third race, one mile and half for all ages, was won by Bucktie, Mary An derson second time, 2:424. The fourth race, a handicap hurdle, one mile ana nai1 over six hurdles, was won by Ohio Boy, Brother to Grinstead second l; time, 2:534.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Death of General Myer-An Old Contr'
 versy Revived-A Desire to Reapportio

Death of General Myer-An Old ContrO-
 versy Revived-A Desire to ReappOrtiOn
 the Bureau.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-A dispatch re- ceived at the Signal office announces the death at Buffalo, N. Y., at sunrise, of General Albert J. Myer, chief signal officer of the army.
 General Myer was born at Newburg, N. Y., in 1928, and was graduated from Geneva College in 1s47 He took the degree of M. D. from the Buffalo Medical College in 1851 and three years later was appointed an as- sistant surgeon in the United States army. From 1858 to 1860 he was employed in the Signal office, and in 1860 was made a major and was appointed chief signal officer, serving in the West. In June, 1861, he was attached to General But ler's staff and afterward to General McClel- lan's, and was present at most of the battles of the peninsula. Successive promotions gave him the rank of brevet-brigad1er gen. eral. In 1866 he was made colonei ana chief signal officer in the regular army, and introduced course of signal study at West Point and Annapolis When the meteoroiog- ical signal service was introduced in 1870 he was placed in charge of the Signal office, and by the act of March 3, 1873, he was author 1Z6Q to 6AG6QQ the S6fVlc6 1O ulhA eA4O country is chiefly indebted for the organiza- tion of the system of weather predictions, which gained for him the name ''Old Proba- bilities.' He was delegate to the Interna- tional Meteorological Congress in Vienna. In 1868 he published Manuel of Signals for the United States Army and Navy"
 The death of General Myer revives an old controversy over the status of this bur eau, and on this account it will doubtless be some time before his successor will be ap- pointed The Secretary of War and army officers at the War department intimate that before detailing successor to General Myer they would prefer to have some legislation determining whether to continue these two opposite services, army signals and meteoro logical observations, under one head. One branch being purely commercial ill it's char acter and the other strictly military, there has been much clashing of interests, and the opportunity now presenting itself it is the de- sire of all to settle this question. In the army the opinion is held that the military signal bureau should revert to its original status, 8 part of the engineers corps of the army, and there is no law to prevent reassigning it to that corps with which it is so intimately asso ciated in all it's operations. The meteoro- logical being purely civic and relating direct ly to commerce and agriculture it is thought it should be placed under the Interior Ag- ricultural department and thorough scien- tist placed in charge. The present organiza- tion was originated and developed through the energy of General Myer and the men sociated with him.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25

Georgia, Nevada and Ontario of 2,699 mem- bers, while the other twenty seven districts show an aggregate gain of 5,642, making a net gain for the year 1879 of 2,943. Not. withstanding this decrease of membership in the various jurisdictions, all show decided financial improvement. The capital of the lodges has greatly increased. The amount contributed to yellow fever sufferers in 1878 was $8, 7s3. The number of members in the order on December 31st, 1878, was 87,175.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
Wanted Immediately,

TOOD laundresses, cooks, waiter girls, kitchen N girls and dishwashers, for the seaside. The high est wages paid and free tickets will be provided for all going to situations from this office.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
gmaIIOox in PhfIadclphia

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 24.-The smallpox, reported as prevalent here, is confined in a very narrow district of the Fourth ward, generally known as the 'slums.' Those ta- ken with the disease are ct once removed to the Municipal Hospital There are 20 per sons there now under treatment, and most of them are said to be doing well. There were only three deaths from smallpox in this city last week. There is no spread of the disease ir, Gorndar
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
A stov,away's Desperate Deed.

NEw YORK, Aug 24.-Frederick Hoffman, a stowaway on the Red Star steamer Zeeland, during her last voyage from Antwerp, was tibed and threatened by the passengers, after his discovery, until his mind became unset tied He stole behind passenger named William Aufrecht, and drew @ knife across his throat, infiicting terrible wound, which may prove fatal Hoffman was delivered to the United States authorities at Jersey City on the arrival of the vessel, and now lies in the Hudson county jail.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
The TIchborne Claimants Case.

LONDON, Aug 24.-Attorney General Sir Henry James has consented that the appeal of the claimant in the Tichborne case should come before the judicial committee of the House of Lords It is understood that this is done iu order. that the people who have favored the claimant should see that the law officers of the crown are not disposed to block the way to the attainment of any of his 50 called rights, nor to persecute him in any manner.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
FINANCE AND TRADE.
Special Correspondence of JOURNAL AND COURIER.
JOHN H. DAVIS & Co.,, Bankers and Erokers, IT Wall Street

JOHN H. DAVIS Co.,,
 Bankers and Brokers, IT Wall Street, !
 NEW YORK, Aug. A, 1880. During the forenoon there was a fair degree of ac tivity stocks and prices irregular and gener ally weak but later the market became very dull though gathering such strength to leave the active spociaes considerably higher at the close than they were at the opening But the market without any noteworthy interest and closed tame and fea tureless.
 The Bond Market.-The market dull and nota ble only for the strength of the per cents and the limited offerings of the general list. District of Co lunbia S-65s 995s paid and bid. In State bond Tennessee sixes new seres declined to 321G In rail road bonds only moderate business done at ir regular priceA
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
Suits! Suits! Suits !

Lawn Suits Muslin Suits, Cambric Suits, all beau tifully trimmed from $1 65 to $325, former price $35O to $7.5O. White Sacques, trimmed with Hamburg EdGing and White Lace, from 9Oc to g, former price $175 to $ 300 Linen Busters at soc to $1 6S former price $ 25 to $3 Dress Goods, Silks, Satins Laces Trimmings Notions, Cloths, Housekeeping Goods and Gents Furnishing every description Lsle Thread and Lace Top Gloves at half the old price.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
NEW JERSEY.

A Trains Extreme Peril-NnrrosV Escape
 From q FaIt Into Newark Bay. ELIzABETHPoRT, Ang 24.-Train No on the main line of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, leaving Eli5abethport at 1905 P. m., had narrow escape from dumping into New ark Bay yesterday afternoon. From Eliza
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
FIRE RECORD.
An SSO,OOO Fire.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24.-Five building occupied as saloons, concert halls, shooting galleries restaurants, etc., near the Bay dis trict race track, were burned this morning Loss $sO, ,OO0; partly insured.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-25
THE PACIFIC COAST.
California.

Reyes and His Band-Their Successful
 Pursuit-Important Captures.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2f.-Advices received at Tucson say that Reyes with his band lefi Sonora on Thursday, and while marching toward Tubutama he was attacked by fedora troops. It is asserted that eighteen of Reyes followers were killed, and the rest routed Last Saturday the same party had fight with federal troops at Altar, and were routed and pursued into Arizona they also had g fight at Alsass Flat; and four rebels were killed. They were chased to Wilbur's rancho two miles from Arivacca, where they took refuge. The Government troops surrounded the house and demanded the surrender of the rebels, but the men at the rancho refused to give them up. The Government troops went to the border for instructions, saying they would return. In the meantime word had been sent to Arivacca, and Deputy Sherlfl Elliott with three citizens went to Wilbur's and took the rebels, eleven in number, pris. oners. Reyes was seen, accompanied by five men, coming to Tucson. United States Mar shal Evans, with posse of citizens, is now out to aid the Mexican authorities. It is be- lieved that the whole band will be captured. An Italian Criminal Surrendered-The
 Desperate Gang ofWhfch He is a Mem-
 Der.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24.-Ross-Rio Nit. chief of the Italian bandit organization called La Moffa, has been liberated from the State prison and given over to Italian off cers on a requisition from the Italian Government, Miti being an escaped convict charged with the murder of the Mayor of Sicilian city. La Moffa is the name of gang of desperate ruffians that have an organization in every city in the United States, and it was feared a rescue might be attempted after delivering him to the Italian officers, either here or in New York, where the society is reported to he very strong