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New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
Derrick employees OF The company, and James fitzpat
rick Railway hands fear the locomotive now pehcNine
It's number unucky.
COLORED LEAGUES FORMING IN OHIO
WIDESPREAD POLITICAL ORGANIZATION TO SECURE
CIVIL RIGHTS.
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CLEVELAND, Feb. 25.-A gigantic Civil Rights
movement has been started In Ohio. The following re-
port comes tonight from Springfield: "Graham Den
WELL a weLknown lawyer and politician has just re-
turned from through Ohio, where he has been or
ganizing equal rights leagues among the coloed people
having in that time mixed with thousands OF ONO coored
people his views will be read with interest He says that
the coored in Ohio worked to an extraordinary
pitch on the subject of Civil Rights New leagues are
springng up daily and ii is estimated that within few
months there will be 200 leagues In existence, as one
will be founded In almost every township. The leagues
will be permanent, and will be devoted TO the general
interests Of cOlored race for which purpose all an
nual convention will be held for discussion.
a sooaled Civil Rights bill has Is true been passed
by the Legislature; but Ohio colOred people recognize II
as buncOnbe and unsatisfactory, II being simply Dd by
the Democrats portion OF the coOred vote
The bill is full OF high sounding phrases and promises
lation $780, ia entirely too light for its enforcement
The old bill provided penalty OF 81 900 OF whlcn ToV0
the injured person This is the amount II should
be The present penalty Of which 800 Is the max
imum will be gladly paid by certain hotel keepers and
otheres who wish TO refuse accommodations to colored
patrons
Another point the leagues will insist is tho repeal
of the black laws the Ohio satutes the law making
il penitenary offence for negro TO marry Wnite
woman the section permitting separate schools ana
these must he repealed, ard the negro put ON perfect
equality with the white AT the meeting OF the
State Committee At Xenia Saturday constitution and
bylaws were adopted and the leagues put firm and
make the coored people in Ohio unit on all social,
moral and political questions
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
DEATH OF An ACSTRALLlN CURIOSITY.
A MONKEY LIKE MAN, USED As BLOODHOUND
HAS CONGESTION OF THE LUNGS.
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A MONKEY LIKE MAN, USED As a BLOODHOUND,
HAS CONGESTION OF TIE LUNGS.
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CLEVELAND, Feb. 25.-One of the Australians
who arrived here yesterday for exhibition at the Dime
Museum died of congestion Of the lungs last night There
nine persons in the party The OF the deceased
was Tambo. The to which he belonged are called
"backs" and used Bloodhounds in tracking Grim
nals. r. A. Cunningham landed the party In this coun-
try last April and after travelling last summer with Bar
NUNS circus they have been making tour OF the muse
ums Of the country. While in Baltimore, about three
months ago, Tambo and two other members OF the COM
pany contracted colds and they have been
oress seriously troubled with Illness since The doe
all the cities have been at loss 10 the method
OF treating them, they TO be cross between
human being and monkey, and their breathing organs
said TO be unlike those of white persons AT Ptsburg
week ago. sevenyear-Od boy was given up for
dead by the physid and they made request TO hold
a post-Inor EN- examination Cunningham objected and
the child aftcrward revived, and Is now In good health
as be ever enjoyed Tire manager says that i'm every city
he has visited this winter he has had large doctors bills
TO paw has Obliged he in constant attendance
upon them They said 10 he the only people In exist
who understand the use of the boomerang TambO
twentyonc years Of age His remains remON cd
TO the MOTgue.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
NEW-JERSEY on The TARIFF.
TIE SENATE PASSES MR.. YoUNGBLooD's REsoLU-
TON UNANIMOUSLY.

TION UNANIMOUSLY.
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TRENTON, Feb. Ex-senator Youngbloods
tariff resolutions taken up in the Senate this even
ing and an attempt delay consideration OF them was
made by the Democrats. Failing In TINS, senator Gar
penter Dem, offered a substitute resolving mat IL
would be improper for the Senate to Interfere
with Congressional action This was defeated, smith
and Vanderbilt, Democrats voting with the Republicans
Senator then advocated the adoption OF the
resolutions and after showing in detail the unfortunate
effects Of tariff reduction severely arragned the Demo
cratic party its action in favor OF tariff for revenue
only
Senator Smith (Dem) denied that all OF the Democratic
party favored freetrade. He himself had always been
tariff man. 80 ,,,
senator Griggs Republican, said he did not believe
there the floor who did not IN his heart
favor high tariff and quoted Democratic constituents
who declared that they wanted 10 bury the free rpe
heresy If the Democratic party had TO be buried with H.
Senator Cochran Democrat said he would vote for the
resolutions although opposing their form and obectng
to instructions TO Congress.
Senators Schenck Stansby and Nichols advocated the
resolutions and Senator Carpenter opposed The reso
tlOns were passed. Is 10 o; Mr. Miller, Democrat, dodg
ing, and MI. Carpenter, Democrat. being excused
The Joint Committee Corporate Taxation Will to-mor
row report bill taxing all Insurance. telegraph, tele
and companies at the rate or two per cent
on their gro earnings In the State of NewJersey
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
AFFAIRS IN SOUTH AMERICA.

PANAMA, Feb. 16.-COngress assembled in
Bogota February aud declared Dr.. Rafael Nunez
President of the Republic for the term which begins
April 1.
l. NJ 2. CaamanO and A. Guerrero have been elected
ne pectivcy President aud yccPrcsdent of Ecuador.
Ihls election Is the result Of a direct trade with the
Church. and the Liberals are again indignant
A Franciscan priest, BemardinO Gonzalez, has just
completed daring explorations OF the headwaers of
of the higher tributaries of the Amazon He reports that
he has discovered an easy route for railroad from the
central provinces of Peru to naygabe tributary Of the
Amazon.
ON January last the Government OF Venezuela
effected a contract with l. ROhl, which grants him
permission establish cable communication between
that Republic aud the United States.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
EXPLOSION OF DYNAMITE IN LONDON

EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO 1HE VICTORIA RAILWAY
srATION-sEVEN MfN SEVERELY INJURED.
LONDON, Feb. 2G.-Shorty after l o'clock this
morning terrible explosion occurred in cloak
room at the Victoria Railway station in London.
The explosive agent was undoubtedly dynamite. A
large portion of the roof was blown OH and nearly
all the gass-wOrk in the station was destroyed.
Seven men were sent to the hospital with severe in
lures Extensive damage done to surrounding
property.
The boOking-Oflce. clOak-roOm and wating-TOOm
were completely shattered and a confused mass
of debris Luckily all trains had ceased running
and only few persons were about the station.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
BLOODY AFFRAY IN KANSAS.
TWO MEN KILLED IN QUARREL OVER SOME REA
ESTATE,

TWO MEN KILLED IN A QUARREL OVER SOME REAL
ESTATE
HUMBOLDT Ean., Feb. 25.-The community
here has been Mortified by double tragedy which oc-
Cured five miles southeast OF Moran IN the eastern part
of the County, at o'clock this morning. James 7.
HarclcrOde and Robert Mcfarland shot by Hugh
Guilland and his three sons. Joseph, Ike
and Andrew. HarclcrOde shot In
the back and instantly killed, and
Mcfarland three times and then had his head
crushed with club The murlefcrs fed but being
closely pursued rode into Humboldt surrendered
the officers. The town Is much excited tonight and
many armed I'm the The Sheriff s here
with strong posse IL is feared that there will be trO-
BILE before morning. The killing the outcome Of
dispute piece of land claimed by Gulland, but
owned by Mrs Hawcs. All the people concerned were
Land Leaguers but the organization Is balneless.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
UNFOLDING TIE PAHLINC TRAGEDY.
NULKINss ALLEGED CONrEssIoN-RE 4
SHOTGUN.
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SHOTGUN.
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PoUGHKEEPsIE, Feb. 25.-District Attorney
Hackett declines TO impart any information obtained by
him from Mukins's reported confession about the Pawl
ing tragedy, and says al the papers in his possession Will
be held absolutely secret until the trial, Monday
March 10. 1t is known that the gun with which it
is believed Samuel GrOncr shot after the dynamite
cartridge exploded, found in Norman Davs's house.
lonely mountain road leading from Green Haven to
Pawng and within four miles OF where the tragedy
Cured At first Davis and his wife, when the gun
demanded. denied that there a gun in the house
The officers then told them they must have the gun
DAVIS must 90 along with them. Davis then produced
single-baueed gum which The officers refused TO take
and told Davis TO put his coat and hat and 90 with
them Mrs. Davis said 10 her husband. "If the
gun up. how do know bu Will bring suit for
It," WhereupOn Davis went out OF the room and came
back with the dOube-baUclled gun that waswaned II il
believed that after the tragedy Griffin Miller and Mulkns
hurried along the mountain road TO Green Haven. Stop
ping the way leave the gun AT Daviss. where it has
been bid. The weapon is in the possession Of the
District Attorney. Griffin knows tat MulkDs taken
out of his cell to make confession and says: Let him
tell any thing he has mind TO. know am innocent
I don't care what they do with me-" The report that
Miller taken ont OF his cell to make statement
incorrect.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
MRS. HAIGHT TO BE HANGED.
SHE PROTESTS HER INNOCENCE AND TAKES nEa
SENTENCE CALMLY.

SHE PROTESTS HER INNOCENCE AND TAKES MA
SENTENCE CALMLY.
MoRRIsvILLE, n. Y, Feb. 25.-The court at
Morrisyie opened at 1890 o'clock this morning Dis
trct Attorney Wilson moved that sentence he passed
unon Mrs Haght When asked by the Judge II she haa
ANYTHING to say why sentence should not
be pronounced, the prisoner said: IL have
not hurt my husband by word deed.
am not guilty. The night my husband was hurt was
entirely helpless, and could not get up OK down. This
was said scarcely audible Tone but without the least
trace OF emotion. Judge Murray after Gdmonishing Mrs
Haight not TO be misled by any deiusiye hopes
OF help through human agency. sentenced
her 10 be hanged on April ls, 1884, between
the hours OF 10 and 2. in the Jail yard at Nor
risvle Throughout the judges address the prisoner
her cell.
The people, through counsel will oppose any interfer
ton OF sentence by considered hopeless
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
DISEASED CATTLE IN ENGLAND.

LONDON, Feb. 25.-In the House of Lords to-
day Baron Carngford, Lord Privy Seal, stated that
thiryone head of cattle and sheep belonging to
the cargo OF the steamer Ontario, which arrived at Liver
pool from Portland last Friday diseased. The In
fectcd animals were from Canada. He stated further
that such strict precautions had been taken with the
Ontarios cargo that there fear that the disease
would spread There was good to believe that
the disease originated in Liverpool the Ontario took
10 Portland cargo Of HerefOrls which showed disease
after landing and 1t Is not believed that the places or
detention In Portland injected. The inspectors at
Liverpool await the cargo due Wednesday from Port
land before coming to a final decision.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
TOPICS IN THE DOMINION.

MONTREAL, Feb. 25.-The investigation or
dered by the Pope with the view OF having the late
Sister Y0uvlle, the foundress OF the Order of Gray
Nuns here canonzed is in progress before Mgr Fabre.
The inquiry will he exhaustive and minute involving
her whole career throughout life.
TORONTO, Feb. 25.An explosion OF gas occurred this
morning in the vault OF the Bank Of Commerce George
Shaw. the bank messenger with lamp in his hand
tered the vault, where the gas had been turned
Immediately explosion tooS place, by which all the
windows m tho office were blown OUT and the bujlding
Otherwise damaged. Siaw badly hurt, but 1t
thought that his injuries fatal. The clerks
their desks less injured
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
EMPEROR WILLIAM TO MEET THE GAR

BERLIN, fcD. Z0.-l he recent interviews De-
tween Prince DOgorOuki, the Russian Military Penpo-
tenary and Prince Bismarck have resulted in the assent
of Prince Bismarck to meeting in the spring between
the Car Alexander and Emperor William Prince Dolgo-
rou gave Emperor William an autograph letter from the
Gar asking for interview In consequence ofthe explain
atiODs Of Prince DOgOrOuk regarding the concentration
OF Russian troops IN the frontier provinces Prince Bis
marck has cOuntcrmanded the orders to increase the
forces in the Duchy OF POsen but maintains the present
garTfs0ns at their full strength The Emperor marks tne
restoration of the entente by ordering special military
celebration of the seventeenth anniversary OF his en-
trance into the Russian Order of st. George.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
WANTING TO BEC0ME 4 CAPITAL CITY.
MERIDIAN, MISS, GETS TIE ADVANTAGE OF JACK
SOMA SAVING CONSTITUTlONAL CLAUSE.
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JACKSON. Miss, Feb 25.-1he special COM
mttcc OF the lower house OF the legislature whom
referred the bill proposing the state capital
from Jackson Meridian. has reported fayOrby, and
it ia reported that majority of both houses favor the
change. large delegation Of wealthy and influential
townsmen OF Meridian have been IN Jackson for several
days urging the The people of Meridian have
agreed, in the event of the passage Of tie b to
struct new and suitable State House free Of charge
The state The people of Jackson much exercised
the prospect and to-day held large meeting in Opposi
ton to the bill
When the change at first proposed residents here
disposed to treat IL huge joke but realize
that their rivals IN earnest. The present State
House much out OF repair, and large appropriation Is
being asked Of the present Legislature TO remedy this i
is safe predict however that the bill viii not become
a law for the OF constitutional provisions. The
land upon which the State buildings stand was
given by the Federal Government with the provision
that Jackson should continue the permanent capital Of
the State, aud this prOysO is embraced in the cOnstitu
ton OF the State.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
LIGHTER SUNK " THE EAST RIVER.
TIE EXPLANATION GIVEN BY THE MASTER OF A
SCHOONER WHICH STRUCK HER.
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BALTIMORE, Feb. 25.-The three masted
schooner John b. CaTrngtOD, Of Bridgeport Conn., which
came into collision with the lighter Republic in the East
River New-York, on February 10, and sunk her, has
arrived here. Captain Parker her MASTER gives the fol
lowing explanation OF the accident: About o'clock III
the afternoon OF that day the schooner coming down
the East River outward bound and the Republic was
crossing over Jersey City When he the lighter ap
preaching he put his wheel to starbOaId intending TO 90
through Buteunilk Channel Had the captain OF the Re-
public kept his ported his helm he would
have cleared the CauingtOn; but instead of doing he
changed his course that he came right into the
schooner and the flying bboOm of the latter caught the
lighters sail the leach ropes. and turned the lighter
The lighter Immediately filed and sunk. There
only two men aboard who caught on some floating
boards and kept their heads above water until rescued by
q tug-boa which near. Gustaye Alderman, one OF
the rescued men, stated that tue accident the result
OF carelessness on the part OF the Darlington Captain
Parker directly contrdcts this and says that had Acker
let go his main sheet and braed in little the lib
boom wOuld have cleared The of the Republic
tax Of bringing suit against the Darlington to recover
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
RUSSIA AND ENGLAND.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 25.-The lgnatief
Committee, which has been examining into the admins
tratOn OF Turkesan have detected deficiency Of lOO
100000 roubles in the last fourteen 1t Is stated
that Russia has voluntarily offered England pledge to
stop at Merv and use her influence with the Khans Of
BOkhara and Khva TO facilitate English commerce. It
is further stated that the Russian Government has IN
vited England to join in constructing canal from the
Sea of Aral 10 the Indian frontier
General Tchernaef the recently superseded Governor
Of Turkestan, has refused seat in the Military Council
and retires TO private life. t is understood that the dis
favor under which he rests present is concession to
English susceptbilities
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
FIGHTING The STANDARD OIL COMPANY
INDEPENDENT REFINERS IN BALTIMORE TRYING TO |
REBUILD THEIR INDUSTRY.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 25.-Thc development OF
the oil pipe line monopoly OF the Standard OIL Company
few years ago ruined the refining business In this city,
and completely parayZed important and lucrative
branch of BaltimOres export trade large fleet OF oil
vessels ceased visit this port and the numerous oil
wharves fell into dsusc and left TO rot away all the
trade being diverted by the Standard Company TO New
York OF late, strenuous efforts have been made to re-
establish the refining business here and so far partial
success has been achieved vessel the first IN years.
has been chartered to load oil at Baltimore in March for
Europe from independent oil reuers. This is expected
to bring on lively fight between the Standard ana the
local refiners The former has bought nearly all the
them and the independents having had the refusal of
about the only other wharf where the snip can load the
Standard people trying to lease il at ridiculous
price, and using other hamperng devices 10 head of
the transaction The trouble will probably wind up In
the courts and the Standard IL heartily disked here,
the independent OIL people have good chance Of proving
the VctOrs eventually.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
NEW-JERSEY REPCBLIC1NS.
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TRENTON, Feb. 25.-Ihe Republican State
Executive Committee met at the Trenton House. in this
city, this evening Most of the members were present.
Il was resolved issue call for the State Convention
TO choose four deegaesatarge TO Chicago, on April 23
al noon city, 1t also resolved to advise the
holding OF the District Convention nj the same day ana
place the same delegates in both the District and
State Conventions.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
RvIyG'S REIPPETRAYCE IN BOSTON,.
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B0sToN, Feb. 25.-Mr. Irving began his
second engagement at the Boston Theatre tonight, ap
pcaring in Louis XT" and "The Bellies Stratagem
The house was crowded and inteCenty enthusiastic,
the actor receiving several recalls The advance sales n
Boston for the week thus far amount to $4,000 and is
believed she receipts viii before the end OF the week foot
up larger amount than ever Irving played to IN ore
week. Tuesday ni-ht hc appears in "Ihe Bells" and
.'Thc Relies Strtagcm," Wednesday and Thursday
nights In Much Ado About Nothing, Friday night in
''The Merchant Of Venice and Saturday afternoon in
Hamlet"
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
r6rNG CASH SLIPS 1HRoUGH THE LINES.
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COLUMBIA, 5. c., Feb. 25.--The latest advices
from Cheraw to the effect that W. H. Cash has eluded
the vigilance OF those who watching his fathers
house aud has escaped il is thought into North Carolina
Town Marshal Richards Is still living. but his lower
tremes are paTayzcd, and his death is hourly eX
pected James Coward Is also in critical condition 10
night. and his physicians entertain very e nope OF his
recovery II Is I1ImOTcd tonight that the Governor will
issue proclamation tomorrow. offering large reward
for the apprehension OF Cash.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
AN AMERICAN SHIP SEIZED.

GIBRALTAR, Feb. 25.-An American ship
which arrived here for repairs seized by Spanish
revenue officers for anchOrng in Spanish waters and was
subjected to heavy fine the charge OF breaking bulk
The captain demanded British protection, for 1t be
eyed that the anchorage which the pilot had chosen
in British waters.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
IMPORTED FROM AUSTRALIA.
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BosTON, Feb. 25.-The British steamer Gulf
of Suez, which arrived at Boston this afternoon from Mel
bourne brought the first cargo OF wool which reached
this port by steamer from Australia direct this case
il is understood that the wool shrewdy purchased at
low figures and shipped at depressed rates freight
The Gulf Of has been since December the Voy-
age that She has not accomplished much than
good sailing vessel which would not have stopped the
way for coal.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
cR1M1NALIY CUTTING THE AETEES.
PERSONS MAKE AN OPENING FOR LUMBER RATS,
AND FLOOD LARGE AREAS.

AND FLOOD LARGE AREAS.
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VICKsBURG, Feb. 25.-lt is now ascertained
that Bggs levee Madison Parish La, cut by persons
having timber RATS which they desired TO float in the
river The crevassc is now 800 feet wide, and to
feet deep The authorities think they know the names
Of the perpetrators of this outrage They are being
watched, and if their guilt be cOnclusivey proved they
will probably be sumnaIily dealt with
No breaks reported in the levees between this city
and Memphis, but many landings OyerOwed, that
steamers unable TO receive discharge freight
passengers. At places platforms had built
guard against such emergencies. The situation at
IawaTTa and Longwood levees reported by officers Of
having weakened both. The steamer ". r. Thompson
made special trip to-day with the United States En-
DOln
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
THE RANDOLPH MILLS FIRE CASES.

JUDGMENT AFFIRMED BY THE SUPREME COURT
NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25.--The well known
cases arising out Of the great fire of the Randolph Mills
in which so many persons killed manned, owing
to the lack OF external fire escapes, were to-day finally
settled by the Supreme Court. affirming the Judgment OF
he Court Common Pleas No. 2, which that Joseph
Harvey the owner of the fee simple in the mills not
liable To the penalty imposed by the act OF June H. 1872
for not nilix I Ing fire escapes 10 the mills.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
MIR. GUZMAN,S FUNERAL.

CITY OF MEXICO Feb. 25.-The funeral Of
the millionaire, r. g. GuzmaD, to-day largely at
tended and imposing Mr.. Guznan was vice-presideut
Of the Mexican Cable Company, director of the Mex
can Central Railroad Company, and the principal
Of all the street railroads In the cty lie also carried
q large commission business and heavily interested
in the GuauauatO MINES by wonderful activity he
had accumulated Il large fortune IN ten years
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
r FlTHLR AND DAUGHTER DROWNED.

CHARLOTTE, n. C., Feb. 25.-The Rev. r. G..
ThuIston and his daughter Alice age sixteen, were
drowned at Oxfords Ford, the Caawba River satur
day. Mr. Thurston was the Presbyterian minister
Hickory and On his way 10 Iayorsyille whore he
was TO preach day. The bodies OF father and daug-
ter were recovered Mr. Thurston leaves wife and two
pl .Ipau
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
HER SKULL BROKEN IN A FIGHT

In arrow at No. T.. ompsOn- st. last night Eliz-
abeth Nolan, age hirywo who lives in the house.
struck on the head by Martin CarmOdy Her skull
fractured. She was taken TO ST. VnceDVs Hospital.
CarmOdy was not arrested.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-26
PROHIBITION PROPOSED IN CANADA.
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OTTAWA, Feb. pa strong effort is being
made to have prohibitory legislation introduced this
Fifteen supporters Of the movement who Lod seats
in the Senate and House OF Commons met this morning
and drafted resolution which will be introduced in
Parliament Thursday, with a view 10 prohibiting the
Importation, manufacture and sale OF liquor used for
beverage purposes. Tn will be strong opposition to
the resolution being adOpted by the uOuse (OnmOns