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New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
FOREIGN NOTES,

PARIS Feb. 26.-The reported renewal Of NJ. Roustan'
French Minister at Washington, s denied.
BERLIN Feb. 26.-The Grand Duke Michael OF Russia,
uncle Of the Gar arrived here at the head of depu-
taon which has to congratulate the Emperor upon
the SEVENTEEN anniversary of his entrance INTO the hus-
sian order of st. George.
PARIS, Feb. 26.-ID Argentiere, Hsutes-Alpes last
night masked anarchists ransacked the village Inn
scule c1sued in which one person was killed and seven
wounded
PARIS, Feb 26.-M Clemenceau expresses himself as
much pleased with the tenement dwellings OF workngmen
in London. He Mortified however, at the slums'
which surpass in degrading filth and wretchedness any
thing to be in Paris The intratiOn OF socialism
into English politics struck him remarkable sign OF
the times
PARIS, Feb. 26.-Prncc Krapotkine is dangerously I'll
in the Clarvaux prison His doctors are of the opinion
that he will die unless removed to more heahfu quar-
ters
BERLIN Feb. 26.-Antagonism existed between Prince
Bismarck and Herr Won Goss In connection with the
negotiations with the Vatican That difference however
II is now believed has been temporarily adjusted. and
change in the Ministry is not considered imminent
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
ELECTED SPEAKER OF THE COMMONS.

no OPPOSITION To ARTHUR WELLESLEY PEEL-
THE HOUSE OF LORDS.
LONDON. Feb ga notable event in the House
ne Commons to-day was the election of the new
Sneaker. The only candidate was Arthur Wei
lesley Peel. who sits for Warwick. He was elected
without opposition. Mr. Peel thanked the House
for the way his name had been received, and said
he hoped that the House would maintain, not only
the formal rules, but also the unwritten laws OF
chivalry between the members He was conducted
10 the chair amid the cheers of the House.
Mr.. Gladstone congratulated the new Speaker.
Sir Stafford Northcote the leader of the Opposition,
also offered his congratulations, and said that the
Opposition would support Mr.. Peel as long as be
continued to occupy the chair, though ho could
make no pledges for future parliaments. The
House thereUpon adjourned, and the members
pressed about the new Speaker offering their con-
rrratIIlations and shaking him by the hand.
In the House of Lords to-day the Dill INTRODUCED
bv RarOn CarlingfOTd Lord PrIvy Seal, designed
10 afford better protection against the introduction
of the foot and mouth disease from abroad, and
madestii more stringent against the importation OF
foreign cattle by the Duke of Richmonds amend
ment, was passed.
Arthur Wellesley Peel the youngest son Of the Late Sir
Robert Peel the we-known Minister, and Julia Floyd,
the Youngest daughter Of General Sir John Floyd He
was born in 1929 and educated at EtOn and Baio
College, Oxford. He married in 1862, to the Oldest
daughter Of william stratford Dugdale, of Merevale
Warwick since 1850, and was Tor Time Sccle
tary of the Poor Law Board
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
TIE HORIZONS AGAIN EXCITED.

AFRAID OF LOSING CONTROL OF THE UTAH UNI
YERsITY.
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 26.-The University
OF Desere is supported by the public school funds, and
has always been controlled by the Mormon Church The
Legislature makes the appropriations The Board of Re
gents created debt Of nearly $3OOOO and the Legsla-
ture has passed bill making appropriation for the
same The bill is not yet approved by the Governor
The law makes the duty of the Governor to appoint re-
gents to be confirmed by Legislature TheGOyernor has
sent in names for chancellor and twelve regents three
of whom are now MOrmOns. This Is classed by the
church organs a. usurpstOn Of power and they will If
nossibe refuse to confirm the nominations, because the
university is really Mormon school, claiming 10 De un-
ments by Governor Murray give another chance for Per
sona abuse and display oi Mormon hatred Tor the
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A SERIES Of FATALITIES.

FIVE MEMBERS OF FAMILY DIE, FOUR FROM
FIRE, IN TWO MONTHS.
CLEVELAND, Feb. 26.-ln the absence OF
Milton Highland, of Mechanicsburg, in Indiana two
months ago. his destroyed by fire. and his little
girls seven and four years old, perished in the flames
A month after this his brothers wife and child were
burned DEATH with four others in the orr building at
Alliance Highland almost crazed by these calamitles,
decided TO move to Indiana for which place he started
few days ago with his wife and O surviving daughter.
When almost within sight OF his new home he was taken
sic, and died within q few hours. The heartbroken
mother with her little girl the only remaining member
of what was two months ago happy family, has re-
turned the vicinity of her former home almost crazed
through grief.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
MR. BARNUM AND HIS ELEPHANTS.
PIT. Barnum sent the following letter to his
London agent yesterday

PIT. Barnum sent the following letter to his
London agent yesterday
BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,. Feb. 90.
T. r DAVIS Esq., Grand Hotel Trafalgar Square, London
Jumbos first baby will be born in London II no acci-
dent prevents The mother Hebe will be sent across tne
Atlantic In June and the birth will occur early IN no
vember III Jumbo lives he will arrive In London Dy the
middle of November next IL seems peculiarly proper
that Junbo's first baby should be born III the count
where he a. 80 much loved aud where he mas spent most
Of his life Jumbo perfectly healthy doce and happy
as patriarch surrounded with his family o. IoTy 1 '1u 1
land scott 6is friend and companion for eighteen
years ia still with him. You know there was never An
If NV health and vgor continue, shan DO present In
London at the advent Of Jmbo's first born 49,,
mother and child will make tour OF Europe. They
speak the universal language which all who have eyes
mi animal exhibition ever Truly yours,
~" r. T. BARNUM.
onr arst baby elephant born In Philadelphia four years
age. n. L. ID
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
ABALT1MORE MINISTER DISMISSED.
lie SAYS A RICH MEMBER OF THE CONGREGATION
CONSIDERS HIM A RITUALIST
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE1

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
BALTIMORE, Feb. 26.-The Rev. Nelson
Ayre who for the past eighteen months has been pastor
of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Saviour sent
in his resignation to the yesry Thursday last Pre-
is large and honorable one had their pastor the Rer
James strngfelow, who was a low churchman. Mr..
Avres was seen by reporter tonight and at first de-
clined TO make known the OF his resignation but
oferward stated that the vestry informed him about
week ago that they should not continue his salary. They
did not give their reasons. But" said Mr. Ayres, "in
the first place it was because they had money the
treasury and in the second place because Lawrason
Riggs member OF the vesty did not like my ideas, or
"a aome saw rualStic views. Mr.. Riggs wealthy and
as a natural consequence with his money he commands
influence"
Mr. Ayres continued: "I left St. Luke's Church
eighteen month. ago, where receiving salary Of
81 200 year. and accepted the pasorshp of the Church
of our Saviour at 81 900 year The only for max
ing the change was because would have larger field 10
work in and desired to proficient in preach
I'M the gospel At the time of my taking charge there
100 cOmmunicants az the Chlrch Oh our saviour
and during my stay there L lost tweny-sX ana gained
over fifty The increase gratifying TO me- and am
sorry compelled TO resign. But rather thSn raise
disturbance thought II best" ,,
Did your late sermon on pJlrgaOly create any llce
ing among the cOngregat0nt" !" -
~ don't think it did," answered dr Ayres. " The
greatest trouble the introducing OF choir boys Ihat
did think ntuastlc, the lowest church IN New
York has them; but Mr. Riggs whose views on rtuasn
are absurd seemed 10 think il One day last week
shortly the vesy told that they could not con
gregaOn; and thirty -four out OF thIynVe promised To
subscribe to my salary" Mr. Ayres further stated that
since his resignation he has received CALL which he Will
probably accept He declined to state from whom the
call was received.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
A TRAGIC RE1PPEARANCE.

A RICH sHIPOwNER AND SOCIAL FAvORITE. LONG
MISSING, FOUND DYING.
lBY TELEGRAPH To TIE TRIBUNEl
CLEVELAND, Feb. 26.-JOhn Rees, age fifty
sx formerly well known here died at noon to-day in the
hospital department of the city infnary. He had been
missing several years. and long given up for dead.
He was admitted 20 the infimary February but not
until he felt his end approaching did he that he had
relatives in the city. Among them son, N. T. Rees
bookkeeper OF the Society for Savings AS soon as In
formed Mr. Reess friends wanted TO remove him from
the inflrmsry but his illness did not permit. Twenty
years ago Rees was wealthy vessel owner and fsyore
In society. He suddenly disappeared and was never
heard of again until he disclosed his identity In the in
hrnlary
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
THE SALTA1Oy ARMY IN NORWICH.

NORWICH, Conn.,, Feb. 26.-The Salvation
Army began work in this city this week holding their
first open-ar meeting in Union Square last evening ny
permission Of Mayor OsgoOd. He guaranteed them pro-
lection so long as they conduct their meetings in an
orderly way; find when they want to change their place
of meeting he will assign them another In their rst
parade through the Streets although unostentatous'
they were followed by gang Of young rutans and In
their religious services which conducted with be-
coming earnesness. their prayers were received with
basphemOus answers from the crowd. One drunken IN
dividual who persisted in vOcferatng" IalleUah with
the utmost disregard for its proprety 10 the remarks OF
the evangelists was arrested The Mayors stand IN TO
gard TO these peculiar people generally commended
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ENTERTAINING MAYOR LOW.
DINNER AT THE DELAyAN HOUsE-s0ME OF THE
REMARKS OF THOSE PRESENT.
rRY TFIFGRA APH To THE


REMARKS OF THOSE PRESENT.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
ALBANY, Feb. 26.-Senator Daggett gave
dinner tonight at the Delavan House in honor of Mayor
Low Of Brooklyn, who was the chief guest The dinner
was attended by Lieutenant Governor Hill, Speaker
sheard. nearly all the Senator'S many OF the AS
semblymen Chauncey NJ. Depew. David Dudley
Field Joshua NJ. Van Cot Sllas B. butcher, Health ON
Ger Smith and Others Mayor Low responded to the
first toast said that hitherto he had looked forward WIN
some dread to visiting Albany legislative MISSION
but had been treated kindly to-day by the Commit
tee on Cities when he made speech on
Senator Daggetts Water bill that he no
longer had any timidity. Speaker Sheard.
who followed said that the present movement in New,
York concentrate the power in the hands OF the Mayor
owed It's existence to tine good example OF Mayor Low
Mr. Depew also praised Mayor LOWS admlnstrstion Oh
an excellent leader Of the young men OF the
State who were coming forward tO reform and purify
the government of cities Mr. Depew said that the pro
per government OF cities the great and pressing
problem of the times, upon it depended the ease and
comfort OF life OF the millions OF people VINO were now
crowded in the rapidly growing cities Mr. Field said
the dream Of his life to see brooklyn ana New
York united under the name Of Manhattan.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
PREPARING FOR A BATTLE
GENERAL GRAHAM READY TO ADVANCE

TERMS TO BE ASKED OF osMAN pIo'A
SITUATION AT sUAKlN.
C1no. Feb 26.-General Grahain e. l'io
60 Stonbenson that the preparations ior MS
od,opce have been completed lie mas ai'o'o" .''0
ai" 90 his troops. the right wing now resting
~ Iole bebind Trnkitat. The 10th Hussars
,,odo reconnaissance toward Ieb ana 1oulu 'he
enemy in force on the heights and at the ehnanco
20 the defle General Graham has been relhlol0o"
bv eight machine guns worked by naVal gulnei''
II is expected that battle Will take piace vi
Friday and that the point of attack VIII NC 'iA'0
miles northeast of Trinkitat
INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE BRITISH MINISTER
Cir Fvelvn Barring, the British Minister. under
,bo sanction of the Home Government, has instruct
cd General Graham before engaging the reoeis 10
summon Osman Digma to liberate all the loKar
soldiers and all the survivors of Sinkat desiring 10
return to Egypt and if he refuses to hoerate 'nei'
20 give him battle. forthwith SIT Evelyn
Baunr advises the Government tna'
;f General Graham defeats Osman Dlgnia
II should stop the advance of the British troops ol
the capture of Talnanieb, Osman Dlgmas head
Quarters and should not let them attempt TO march
@o Berber as an advance beyond the Kea sea III
,oral would compromise the mission OF General COR
don and lead the tribes to believe that 1t was IN
tended to wage war against I'll Mahn.
FINANCIAL REFORM URGED.
Mr.. Vincent the financial adviser to the hheoiVe,
is going to England to urge scheme of ina nclsi
reform sanctioned by Sir Evelyn Barring. The out
lines of the scheme are follows: The SUSPENSION
Of the sinking fund provided for under the hquida-
,op law the reduction of the interest on the Suez
Canal bonds held by England to 2l2 per cent; the
taxation of resident foreigners and the 1 Tedqc- nc
tion of the army and civil administration. me TO-
tai which it is estimated will bereallzed by tnese
reforms is over 6 1 o 90, 600 yearly. -,
SUAKIM Feb. 26.-The condition OF AFFAIRS mere
is critical. The Turks who were in command OF
the Nubians that refused to 60 to Irinkltat nave nave
resigned The transport Neera which ran ashore ashore
near here and was wrecked, is SINKING d.ene Lneae
are still some horses, mules and stores
aboard. The Egyptian officers have dis
carded their uniforms and appear Indenerent
to the situation of affairs. A number of tho con-
yicts here who implicated in the massacres at
Alexandria and who were recently released by or
der of Admiral Hewitt, are joyfully Parading the
town expecting a rebel triumph. The French men;
of-war Seignelant and Duchatfant have arrived
TRIyKITAT. Feb. 26.--One thousand British
troops advanced four miles to-day and occupied
Baker Pacha's Notifications. The enemy retired
waving their spears.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
WAR AMONG SOUTH SEA ISLANDERS.

TWENTY NATIVES OF ONE ISLAND SLAIN By LIFE
LONG FOES.
SAN Francisco, Feb. ga report from
Auckland states that schooner Julia re-
Gently landed at the Island of NanOuk with about thirty
laborers who belonged TO the Islands or Taraway and
Apiang the inhabitants of which have been at constant
warfare with the inhabitants Of Nanou The laborers
ON landing assaulted of young girls, which pro-
voked a fight with the natives who were armed only
with clubs and spears. Twenty OF the NanOukis were
killed and many wounded, while the others escaped
IN tbe Island of Apamama short distance away Being
reinforced there number returned TO Nanouk, where
another aray occurred in which several were killed on
each side and three four OF the assaans were carried
OFF to Apamama.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
STRIKING WATERS RETURN TO WORK.

FALL RIVER, Feb. 2G.-The POcasset Mills
are In full operation and the strike OF in that
mill is ended The Border CITY, Sycamore, Union Chace
and Wampanoag mills which running in spite Of the
strikers rcport daily gains in the number Of operatives at
work.
On the other hand, the spinners claim that their ac
on last Saturday night in refusing to extend the strike
to other mills Is not sign of weakness that they have
no intention to surrender yet and well able to hold
ont They say they did not think advisable to strike
any more mills present but will do so when the proper
time comes
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
An EXCISE BOARD CLERKS PAY.

THE SUPREME COURT SAYS NO CITY GOVERNMENT
CAN CHANGE 1T.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUygl
LoCKPoRT, Feb. 26.-Judge Daniels, in the
Supreme Court this afternoon, rendered decision in the
suit of Joseph Montgomery clerk of the Temperance
Board Of Excise against the city, for salary during six
months of 1882. The city government had previously
passed ordinance fixing the salary OF the clerk OF
said board at $3.50 per annum but refused to Mont
eomery The Board not granting any licenses on the
applications made claimed the clerk had performed no
services and If there any, the city clerk could e-
gay perform them The suit was tried, without jury,
at the present term and the Judge decided for the plain
tiff that he can collect the rate of SO per diem for
every day Of actual servlce and further that city
government cannot change the salary OF the clerks OF
the Excise Board statutes fixing It at 50 per day
while employed and that the city clerk cannot legally
perform the duties OF the office.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
MIR HUNT REPORTED DYING.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 26.-It is announced
that Mr. Hunt United States Minister, is dying
GERMANY AND THE UNITED STATES.

GERMANY AND THE UNITED oIAIEo'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.--Speaker Carlisle has
received letter addressed to him personally by several
of the most prominent members Of the Liberal party In
the German Rechsag expressing their high sense OF ap
probation of action taken by the House Of Represent
atves token of respect for the memory OF the late
Herr Lsker The letter the hope that the two
nations may develop and continue in rien dshp Among
other sig natures are those of " Bunsen, who visited
America last summer, and Frederick .Kapp, formerly
lawyer of NeYork members Of the executive committee
OF the Liberal party. .,
BERLIN Feb 26-The Poische Ndchricher, in an arti-
Gle advocating the recall Of Mr. Sargent says would Do
conducive TO better relations between the two great
friendly nations the place of the present male hpo
not,S a meliuS ormandus American Minister were sent
TO Berlin.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
Evidence IN THE ZOsA BURNS CASE.

LINCOLN, Ill.,, Feb. 26.-A detective delivered
satchel aud vaise to the turnkey OF the County jail
last Thursday and the satche declared TO be that OF
the murdered girl Fora Burns while the vase said to
contain her gossamer and hat The authorities now "a.
sert they positively have evidence which VIII surely
tend to conYiet the murderer Of the girl
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
ALLEGED CORRUPTION IN BOSTON

BosToN, Feb. 26.-At legislative hearing to-
day on water meters the chairman OF the Water Board
said that OF the meter companies which was irving
10 secure the use OF It's machines by the city mad ds
trbuted its stock among city employees, In oder 10 -
apence action Several the officials Of the companies
present denied any completely In the senetne. me
Water Board had decided 10 accept one eter loI tno
cvs use but the efforts OF rival companies are 80 sone
tbst tbe question IL likely " be opened again.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
REQUESTS TO CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

REQUESTS TO CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.
PHILADELPHIA Feb 26.-Thc will of Mrs. Mary Amer,
widow OF the late William C. Amer, the Unknown
morocco manufacturer of this city, which admitted
10 probate to-day bequesths $2 900 TO charitable Roman
Catholic institutions.
CONNECTICUTs BANK COMMISSIONER.
Hartford, Feb. 26.-Jomes W. Hyatt, OF Norwalk, to-
day resigned his In the state Senate and reap
pointed Bank Commissioner by the Governor The Senate
confirmed the appointment unanimously.
THE UNITED STATES LLOYDS
BOSTON, Feb. 26.-Ihe license OF the United States
IAoyds Insurance Company OF NewYOrk, has not been
revoked by Commissioner TarbOI, but has simply eI-
pired by lmitatiOn and the company having hed It's
statement, Is free 10 do business In this state
MINERS BESIEGED BY STRIKERS.
PITTsBURG Feb 2GThe striking miners OF the t0urtn
mol have established camp near Neeps mines, where
the men are working at the reduction. They propose
camping there unit the come out Tor tno dhtrlct
price All the mines In the third pool except one, are
idle. - .u ,,,,,ox,
BARRED WIRE PATENT DECISION.
KEoKUK, Iowa, Feb. 26.-JuCge McCrary render de-
IN the Iowa barbed wire case to-day declaring INC
Glidden and Kelly Ieissued patents Invalid
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
THEATRICAL NEWS ABROAD.

LONDON, Feb. 26.-lt is rumored that Henry
Irving will be solicited contest some constituency In
the Liberal interest I'm the next general election
Tomorrow being the anniversary of the birthday OF
Ellen Terry friends of the actress are sending her
gratuations upon the occasion, .,,, -, .
Lillian Russell accepts the offer of Mr. Wetheral the
States next fall The terms her services and those Of
Mr. Solomon are $500 monthly.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
A COLLISION At LITTLE FALLS.

UTICA, Feb. 26.-A west bound passenger
train on the West Shore road into collision with
"wid cat train at Little Falls this afternoon. The engi
neer and fireman each engine saved themselves by
iunuing The engines baggage car, and three freight
cars were wrecked. Two persons slightly injured.
The accident caused Dy engineer Roth OF tho freight
traiu running by o red nag.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
UNWILLING TO GIVE UP 4 FIGHT.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. |

NEw-HAvEN, Feb. 26.-The Rev. j. b.
stansbery the rejected appontee to the Bethel A. M E.
Church. applied to-day in his name and in names or
seventy friendly members OF the church, to the Superior
Court for temporary injunction restraining the trustees
the church from paying to the Rev. Mr. johnson his
salary pastor of the church After hearing arguments
the court refused the application the ground that the
questions TO whether Mr.. sansberry or Mr. johnson
the legally appointed pastor OF the church had been
settled In the previous suits involving this point.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
CONTRACTOR MDoNALD UNDER ARREST

ALBANY, Feb. 26.-COntractOr William Nc
Donald, Of NewYork, the contumacous witness IN the
investigation OF the Department of Public Works was
brought here tonight by the Sergeantat-Arms OF the
Senate The prisoner was accompanied by his counsel
ex-senator Ecclesne who had advised him TO refuse TO
answer the question prOpOunded by the committee.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
TIE SOUTHWESTERN FLOODS.

THE RED RIVER HIGHER THAN FOR THE LAST THIRTY
YEARS.
SHREVEPORT, La, Feb. 26.-The river is
higher than 1t has been since 1e49, and is still rising
steamers are bringing 10 people and stock from the sub
merged plantations The whole country. for 100 miles
above and below here, is reported to be under water
Great damage Is being done. The river is filled with
floating debris and dead cattle
CAIRO. Feb 26-The river now marks ffty-one feet
five inches and is falling. The Government relief boat
Osceoa arrived here today She has distributed ratons
tbot no suffering exists now below Paducah.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
MARCH PRICES FOR coal.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 26.-The Philadelphia
~ beading Coal aud Company has issued It's circu-
lar Of March prices for the line and city trade. No
changes are made in the ruling rates. the figures Tor
h,, ash coal at schuylk Haven being at follows lump
and steamboat So rs broken and egg, 50 So chestnut
"a stove and small stove 50 49, pea MOL, ~ 40 buck
Oeenf
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day evening while the old man dressing some wounds
that his son had received in lquorshop The father
threw him OF the house. Eugene then atelPted 10
reenter by battering down the door, The father deWa
revolver and shot him three times, not causing deatn'
however. No arrest was made.