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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
THE FRENCH ELECTIONS

PARIS, Aug. 2-Premier Ferry will sneak in
the Department Of the vosscs ON Friday next hut h
wl refrain from propounding general programme as
NC uoes not want to influence the constituencies.
1at France blames NJ. Gambetta for having orran,zed
tne committee for the purpose furhering the Repnb
can cause during the general elections II insists that
ne committee ought TO declare the real object of its
sution and appeals to the people TO be influenced In
Young y the programmes of the candidates themselves
furnished '"' oo
ao Ae'eeraphe approves the formation of the COM
GauSe ana considers ~ II an on the part
as Ai inoicaton that he has 1t in view 10 far M
Greyy. o1ouP uhucr PRESIDENT
IN ~ 1onher iBonaportist, member OF the last Cham
Dcr oi Depuues Tor the Department of Puy-de- Dome
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
PROHIBITION IN NORTH CAROLINA

WILMINGTON, n. c., Aug. 2.-1Ae Star of
TINS morning has detailed estimate of the probable re-
SUIT OF tho election Prohibition to take place on
Ihursday There will be falling or Of at least 80 per
cent In the usual vote The Democrats will poll two
thirds and the Republicans thrcefourths of their
strength Inc Democratic vote will be about equally
divided The Republicans viii give about
OF teir vote against prohibition The majority against
prohibition VIII be over 10000 The Star which opposes
the measure asserts that in this calculation has given
te rrohboniss the benefit of every reasonable doubt
ana .hat s estimate OF the majority absolutely safe
Inc Dill which the people of North Carolina will ap-
prove or reject tomorrow passed by Legislature
y so'c oi ioi 10 IL or the Democrats S3 for
IT aud 10 against it, while 2I Republicans voted for n
ana against Nineteen Democrats aud 80 Republicans
qua not vo'e upon the passage of the bill The bill makes
AZ msdemeanor, punishable by fine and imprisonment
W ahuiacture buy or sell sprituous malt liquors.
"e VI ciosr put limited sales under precauton-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
A WOMAN'S SUGGESTION.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 2.-The Governor to-day
received the following letter from Hortenz Foster
GoOdland, Ind:
Governor FOSTER
,rN VIII your Excellency permit suggestion from a
moin"u anu pardon q moments intrusion upon
your tme. In response to your good idea of
a day OF thanksgiving when our Presidents g
recovery s assured, J notice a clergyman
ASKS II thanks offering in the shape Of universal con
devoted to some purpose OF National interest
Woud not De well could such object thought Of
hn GNud not beautiful memorial be made of National
church to be built at Washington to be devoted
70 no denominationf An all souls church. in
WncD the simple gospel of Lord,
Gugnt forever AS we trust that the shot killed Stall
wasn and might IL not be that its echo might
NC prolonged TO the destroying sectaransm at least
IN one place and the blood Of that martyr be really the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
A DECIDED GAIN IN STRENGTH

IL" PRESIDENT PASSES VERY COMFORTABLE DAY
AND RESTS WELL AT NIGHT-CoNDOLENCE AND
THANK OFFERING FROM ENGLAND.
WASHINGTON, Aug 2.-11:15 D. m.-The Pres
iaent mas rested quietly since the evening examna-
.,on' anu the slight fever which was apparent at
that Time has entirely subsidized. He has had an ex
tremely comfortable day and has made n decided
gain IN strength All the features of his case worthy
OF especial notice have been included in the official
bulletins His pulse at this hour is below 100.
his temperature and respiration are normal and he
is asleep.
MIS- dariield received to-day letter of sympathy
ana coincidence from the Christian churches of
southport and Liverpool, England, together with
ura' LOT tloo contribution to the building fund
OF inc church OF the Disciples in this city, with which
the President is connected The draft is sent Inv
the adherents of the religious faith in England
as token of thankfuness for the preservation of
the Presidents life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
PRESIDENT GARFIELD.

HIS FAVORABLE PROGRESS UNCHECKED.
LIE PHYSICIANS PLEASED WITH THE APPEARANCE
oF HIS woUND-HIs VOICE NATURAL IN TONE
AiND MESSAGE FROM ENGLAND-GUITEAU WANTS
TO GET OUT OF JAIL.
President Garfield continues to improve
steadily. The appearance of his wound yester-
u"S was pronounced exceedingly good. He
passeo comfortable day and rested we'll last
n asn.' Inc Worlds Conference of Young
11 mens Ohristan Associations sent message to
Mrs. Garfield, expressing gratitude for the pre-
servation of the Presidents life. Guiteau ves.
terday applied to District Attorney Corkbiil to
be released on BAIL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
II SERIOUS AFFRAY At CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Aug. PA serious difficulty in
Rebeccast last night originated In quarrel between
Tom Cahill, worker about twenty wears old
who Tired shot at Chris Dixon. boy, who had teased
hlm' Dixon complained to Policeman Ray, who was
pevened by Cahis mother brothers from arresting
him. Ray summoned the police wagon, and several
ocers tried to enter the house. which in the meantime
mad been barricaded The door was finally forced open
when Cabin fired ball into the breast of officer O,Br,en
apoVe me hear inhictng wound that is probably
sai he also shot officer Ray in the head, but not
iatany, Canll himself received a wound in the body
tne bal passing through the liver and will die The
mother was also shot The arrests were finally made
ana INC bloody pistol. which had been reloaded was
found hidden in bed-ticking wac
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
ACROSS THE NORTHERN BORDER.

MONTREAL, Aug. 2.-The customs receipts
OF this port during the July $742874 O3
against $676693 09 for the corresponding month last
year. showing increase of $685. 100 95 the past
month. Tho inland receipts for the month of
July were $106560 against 642 for the correspond
ing month of last year, showing increase of 918
for the past month.
VICTORIA b. c.. Aug. 2.-The customs collections at
this port for the month of July S44 sO5 and for
July 1880 $36.965. rich vein of anthracite coal has
peen discovered within five miles of this city.
QUEBEC, Aug. "A number of Jesuits expelled
from France has arrived here. NJ Des Isles many
years attached to the office of the for
France IA this city, has been promoted to position on
the staff OF the French Legation ut Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03

ROUTE FOR A NEW ELEVATED ROAD.

AT meeting of the Local Improvement
Association OF Morrisana the following the
proposed elevated railroad in the Tenty-third and
rwenty-fourth Wards recommended by the committee.
was received Ii begins the side OF the Harlem
River, opposite second-ave., running up Linoon-ave
TO Onehundred-anc-thirtye thence northward
along Third-ave. TO FOrdEam and from there almost
parallel TO and the Harlem Railroad TO the Bronx
River where il viii connect with tho projected East
Side and Mount Vernon Rapid Transit Railroad the
capital of which has already been pledged Negotiations
have been opened with the Third Avenue Elevated Rail-
road Company TO build and equip the an extc
sion of lie line. At time it proposed TO connect
the Annexed District railroad, by a branch link run
ming northwest from Fordham, with the Ncw-lork CITY
and Northern Railroad, making perfect circuit with tha
elevated railroad system Mr. Garrison president the
Metropolitan Railroad, however favored the plan sng
gested by y = Randall TO run in connection with tho
Third Avenue Elevated Railroad believing that il would
prove profitable investment from the start would
monopoze all the travel and from Mount and
intermediate places Engineers Of the Twen and
Twentyfonrth Wards unite in recommending the uro-
posed route and tomorrow they viii appear sanction
II at the office Of Matthew DAILY No 40 Broadway The
cost of new bridge across the Harlem River estimated
at $4,000 and the cost OF building the elevated railroad
through the annexed wards at $780, 900 mile.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
FRAGMENTS or VEsTERN NEWs.

TIE FIRE LIMITS OF CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Aug. 2.-The City Council has re-
fused by vote OF II to to pass the ordinance
ing the city's fire limits
FATAL FIGHT BETWEEN BoOTBLACKs
QUINCY, ILL.,, Aug 2.-Ycsterday afternoon,
In TINS city Charles Cross and George Lane boo
quarrelcd and fought stabbed Cross I'm the neck
sc'erg the lusunr VEN and causing instant death.
SHOT AND KILLED HIS WIFE,
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Aug 2.-W God Willis,
coored shot ana killed his wife, Sarah Willis, on
me FOREMAN Place, near Mariana, Ark, YESTERDAY.
Wood had proof of her infldelity.
- SUICIDE OF A DESERTED HUSBAND.
GALEsBURG, Ill.,, Aug. 2.-Richard Green,
who Tor some time past has been the travelling agent
nursery IN Southern Illinois, committed suicide this
morning by taking an overdose of morphine. Three
Weeks ago ms wlle eopcd with young lawyer going,
1t Is supposed, to Paris, Ky. "
BOILER EXPLOSION IN OHIO.
- CINCINNATI Aug. "a special to The Times
S"T from Carrollton village few miles south of Day
ION, says At nine O'Clock last night the boiler of
French sons paper mill here exploded, demolishing
the boiler house and the bleaching house. The explo
sion was terrific and threw fragments TO gr ut distance
was injured" r~' "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
IN ADDRESS BY CONTROLLER KNOX

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-COntroller Knox has
accepted the invitation of the American Bankers Asso-
elation to deliver address during its convention to be
held at Niagara Falls the 10TH 11h and 10Th of the
present month In his address he will refer to the close
connection OF the banking business with the social and
material interest OF the people, and TO some Of
the modern characteristics OF banking In this
country, such as the frequent publication Of
many OF the details OF the banking business the prefer
ence OF the people for paper money rather than for gold
coin, and the proportion checks and drafts and coin
and paper money used in daily transactions giving a
summary OF the returns received from the banks in re-
sponse TO the circular recently issued. - -
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THE FRENCH IN NORTH AFRICA
.0NnnN Anp q -Ihe Moani.,n D.. ...-..l.

We We learn from Tuns that English Italian and other
foreign SUBJECTS residing there signing addresses
their respective Governments showing the dangers to
which they and their property have exposed
they lost all authority The French subjects themselves
have demonstrated to NJ Roustan, the French Minister
dispatch from Tunis to The Times to-day says
Plundering has been renewed q few miles from this
place. ~ ~ ''Ai'
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Aug. 2.-Sheik Mahmoud. who
was arrested by the French Consul here, and upon
whose person were found documents showing the
existence of a vast Moslem conspiracy against the
french In Africa, has been taken aboard of French
mah-ol-war, and Will be sent to France, charged
MIth Conspiracy against the public peace in Alperin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
WHAT is DOING ABROAD.

THE LAND BILL IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS
MR. PARNEIL's susPENsIoN-FAvoRING PROTECT
TIVE DUTIEs-CANDAHAR OCCUPIED BY AfooB
KHAN-vERDICT OF THE JURY IN THE LIVER
POOL TowNHALL PLOT.
The discussion in the House of Lords of the
Land bill yesterday ended in the adoption OF
its second reading without division. The
Vceroy of India informs his Government that
Ayoob Khan entered Candahar July 80.
Shek Mahmoud, who is accused of con-
spiracy against the French in Algeria and
who was arrested by the French Consul at
Constantinople, will be sent to France. 1t is
stated that the Spanish Minister of Finance
win hereafter make public the exact state OF
the Treasury. new association, the "Na-
tional Fair Trade League" has been started
i'm London
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
RECIPROCITY MOVEMENT IN ENGLANn

LONDON, Aug. "a new organization called the
" National Fair Trade League has issued state
ment of its meaning and purposes. The League is
tne result OF private conference held May 81. Its
objects generally are those known under the name
OF reciprocity Special arrangements in favor of the
English colonies, with absolute free trade in raw
material for home industries also features of the
scheme. There is also proposal to impose n yery
oaerade duty upon all articles of food from foreign
executive committee, which includes Mr.. Lister n
manufacturer of Bradford, who has subscribed
-Z,oOO toward the funds OF the League.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
DETERMINED ATTEMPT TO MURDER.

LANCASTER, Ohio, Aug. 2.-IIenry Lehman
the Treasurer of Greenfield Township and u weiknowp
farmer living few miles norh of this city, was waylaid
NJ the very threshold Of hs home last night and mar
rowly escaped murder, Some unknown assassin drod
hrst at him with shotgun filling his neck and shoulders
with shot. and then, be for his gc fired three
more shots Mt him with revolver, nficng more
palhIui wounds but none OF necessarily dangerous
character IL was rcsouie effort Ia kill Mr. Lehman
asserts that he has enemies that he knows OF lila
had no money with him, aud feels confident that the
only INCENTIVE mnrder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
GUITEAU AS A LAWYER.

CIRCULAR OF HIS PROPOSING TO PUSH SWIM
DING CLAIM.
lawyer Of this city found yesterday among his
papers the following curious circular, which illus
trates the peculiar methods followed by Guiteau
when he was pretending to practice law
LAW OFFICE OF CHARLES j. GUITEAU,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law, No 40 Broadway,
N'O'i NnI-YonK, '; aTS c October 1, 1872.
DEAE sf my MY client James ,n ~ Rot%% of New
certain Improvement in securing stats and pnioIs of
the purpose turning drilling polishing etc. against
parties In your place
in the United States who have right to do have
ment He has recently decided prosecute them ana
proved court that Mr. Bottums invention saves
the user thereof rom $50 to l25 annun lie there
year every machine which has been illegally used
and some large establishments are using several ma
II may require ascertain who have been nfrng
ought not to be difficulty compelling the parties
to settle You can show them copy of the ncosed de-
but will tell that the
has expired Mr. Bottum claims the infringement any
The infringers generally are suspicious Of Bottnm as
thoy know they have nfringed his patent and You will
You may have to send some one into their shops to lind
out ths HEX Kind OF machines used Obtain your evidence
the rate OF $50 to annnm on each machine Thus
to $50 @ eeh maehne "r pe yee
the party is rich as many of the infrngers are Mr
rich out OF his invention, and he proposes to make
them come down " to the full extent of his claim
so you will please 20 for them lively Nearly every
jeweer OF standing in your city la probably nfnger
of BOttums patent viii give you 20 per cent TO
your fees and disbursements all the claims you may
collect lf party desires settle without suit viii
please notify me at and state the number of mo-
chimes used and the time infringement and the circun
down TO settle. am communicating with the principal
attorneys In the United States concerning the Infringe
men OF this patent which for the form Of this
letter.
ihaye your address from Hubbells Legal Directory,
aud wish TO give this matter prompt attention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
A NEGRO KILLED IN DUEL.

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. "A report comes from
Monroe County OF duel between two negroes, Bill I"
Conner and Francis Cheney, at negro wood choppng.
They qarrelled, challenge passed and accepted
ana they proceeded to settle matters the spot In
cordance with tho CODE the weapons being pistols.
Cheney used derringer which missed fire. Conner,
with revolver, lodged ball In Chcney's thigh Again
Chencys derringer faed and he received another ball
IN MS eg trying his derringer
cess he threw II down. and. scizng axe struck at
Conner, who wardcd on the blow and shot Cheney dead
~ close range Conner cscuped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
THE MATE OF a STEAMER DRowNEA

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Aug. 2.-William Row
land mate OF the steamer Vulcan, fell overheard last
night on the passage 10 NewYork this city when
the steamer was of Peneld Reef Lighthouse The boat
was stopped and every effort made to him. but
without avail II is supposed that he seized with
crahp ana sank immediately. After steaming about
IN inc vicinity Tor nearly two hours the vessel proceeded
on her trip Rowland was "a middlcaged man. an old
sailor, and leaves wife and three children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
TAKING VENGEANCE INTO HIS ogN HANDs

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Aug. 2.-Private ad-
vices received to-day report bloody tragedy Sunday
last just the line in louisiana short distance
from Magnolia Ark Joseph Doyle betrayed daughter
or Captain James III. Walker and fed TO Texas Mr.
walker swore solemn oath that should Doyle ever
cross his path he would take quick and terrible ven
geance This threat made openly To the surprise
o everybody Doyle returned last Sunday. and in less
thah Two hours Walker put the contents double
barieled gun into his body Walker made no attempt
10 escape lie gave bonds 10 appear for trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03

publishes letter to the electors announcing his retire
ment from political life. He says do ask you
appoint me TO represent you again. My reasons are
these; After the death of the Prince Imperial con-
celved the idea of shortly terminating my political
career car After long years employed in the labor Of poll
ucs nave the right OF not proceeding further Ny
trement is an net Of dignity and homage toward those
who are no more sincerely thank my friends for their
sympathy and confidence"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
BOILER EXPLOSION IN OHIO.
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

MINING AssESsMENTs LEVIED
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 2.-The Alta MininQ Com
pahy mas levied an assessment OF 90 share.
a COUNTY CLERKS RESIGNATION
SAN FRANCISCO Aug, 2.-Wiiam A, Stuart,
County CLERK, resigned his position last night and General
'ohh sarComD was elected To MI the vacancy.
HAII. STORM AT WHITEHALL
-. WHITEHALL y. Y, Aug. 2-rhere was n terrible
storm mere ts afternoon Hasoncs ma large as cestnus
crops. % 0'"''' ""'""so w '"'
=, COMMITTED ON CHARGE OF MURDER
NORRisToWN, Penn, Aug John Spellman, the
Cgst0n at Valley Forge In March last was given hearing
murder. N W. @A'"oi "o oA"Aso VI
REDISTRICTING OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
CONCORD, N. H., Aug. 2.--'rhe House this after
noon passed b redistIeting the
III Congress, the passage a
scntatyes 'f"N" WV ~'Nf'0
~ BARKENTINE IN DISTRESS.
, NORFOLK, Na., Aug. 2.-The barkentine Anita
bcrwnu from Phlladelpha to of
aehnory etc. arrived to-day Distress Tho captain
ports that ON saturday while Cape Hatteras
gallant mast ~ ~ ~ - ~
NEW CAPITOL STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
ALBANY, Aug 2.--Ths afternoon lightning struck
one pi tho terracota finals he Assembly
In the New Capitol splitting through the centre
M ehg the fragments OF half the roof and
sevet MoIkneu were pr0strated by the shock, but
no other damage was done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
RESISTING 4 MARSHAL.

BALTIMORE, Aug 2.-This afternoon Deputy
United States Marshal Joel Hamilton was instructed TO
serve libel on the sloop Transport and possession
OF her He went on board at Fels Point, where the
soop was moored and soon as be made known his
errand Herman Timm, the captain the sloop drew
pistol and snapped 1t twice in the face deputy
Marshal when the latter also drew pistol and fired
The ball lodged in the thigh OF Captain Timm. His
wound Is not considered dangerous. The Demty
Marshal then took possession of the vessel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
FREIGHT CAR FALLING INTO THE STREET.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. PA freight car on
the elevated tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Fl
bert-s jumped the track at sxteenth-st this morning
and crushed into the Adams Express Office, carrying
away of tho building about feet in width.
The train composed Of about twenty empty freight
cars but the debris thrown upon the track the fall
ing walls prevented the other from failing. No one
hurt street he'd just passed under the arch
but fortunately at the time OF tho accident
passing along the street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
MExIcANS KILLED BY CoWBoYs

SAN Francisco, Aug. PA dispatch from;
Tucson, Arizona, says Some Mexican their
way from the interior OF Sonora Mexico ambushed
and fired upon by cowboys July 26 Las Animas.
while eating breakfast. Five OF the Mexicans sup
posed 20 have been killed The rest fed, leaving pack
train and 600 behind them large force OF Mexican
roOps is in pursuit Of the Cowboy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
MEXICAN ITEMS.

MEXICO, Aug. Pin the railroad accident
reported yesterday only person was killed. the fire.
man, and one injured the brakeman. The engine left
the track and turned it's side near the Colona
station. The damage insignificant
urtncr news has been received here in relation to
the powder magazine explosion at Mazatlan.
Dr. PlongeOn, in a letter published in the newspapers
mere says that the bust discovered by him Uxnal
ucatan Is thirtyve centimetrcs high and represents
Gay or Hlcuncay brother of ChOackma King High
Trlest DE- PloDgeon also discovered old temple at
EXmal lie has placed dynamite in the vicinity of his
discoveries IN order to protect them against robbers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
THE LIVERPOOL PLOT.

LIVERPOOL, Aug. 2.-McGrath and McKevitt
to-day pleaded not guilty to the indictment charging
them with having attempted to blow up the Town Hail.
Mr Aspina Recorder Of the city, who appeared for the
pr0secution announced that the count of attempted
murder In the indictment would he abandoned.
Inc Jury after short deliberatOn found both of the
prisoners guilty OF causing explosion with intent to
endanger life and with intent GO damage the Town Hail.
fresh jury was then who found McGr8th guilty
as accessory befor the fact in connection with the expO
sion at the police Office in May last McGrath
fenced to penal servitude for life, and McKevit for m
teen years.