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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
ALLEGED DISHONESTY IN A CoLoRED SCHOOL.
RICHMOND. Va. April 26 (SpeciaD.-A few

weeks ago the secretary OF the Virginia Normal and Col
epats Institute at Petersburg, coored school for the
education Of teachers charged with Illegal ransac-
tions by the of the institution Tho secretary
A. W. Harris q member Of tho House Of Delegates has
made up statement OF the transactions OF the Board OF
Visitors since the opening OF tho school, and when the
board shall try his case the charge against him
sta,e NJ affairs Will be shown, 1t is learned, that will
place the board In an ugly light The law prescribes
that no member OF board shall receive more than 800
year for expenses and It is alleged that over 600
has been paid out. The payments are from ntate ny
counts after approval by the superintendent of Public
Instruction Ills learned that these payments were not
board consists OF Judge Buford OF Brunswick the only
white man In II Peter j. Carter, exmempeT OF tue Lg
tsiatnre W n Peasants the Rev. W. II. Troy, Dr.
Daniel Norton r. g. Mitchell, treasurer ana A; W. har
ris secretary. Tho state approprates Se09oo year
professors are employed, and about 100 pupils are
taught.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
THE JUTE DRAWBACK QUESTION.

WASHINGTON, April 26 (SpecidD.-It is ex-
pecod that tomorrow Assistant Secretary Fairchd will
hear arguments By representatives OF ute buraps and
bags in favor Of the abrogaoa OF the Treasury circular
Of January s. prescribing certain special regulations to
govern the making allowances and payment OF draw
back claims account OF ue butts, Jue and Jute bur
laps and by representatives OF exporters and custom
house brokers In favor OF the special regulations OF Jan
cary B. The matter before the Treasury Depart
ment report OF the commission OF special agents
sitting in New-York against the regulations
In force. The circular OF January 3
has been bone Of hot contention between the Ameri-
can manufacturers OF jute buraps and the Custom
House brokers the former asserting that 10 invites and
facilitates frahd and seriously injuries important
American industry and the latter slouty denying both
propositions. II i said that Collector Robertson and
other customs officials I'm NewYork strongly protested,
In writing against the issue OF the circular. but
ovcrrued by the influence OF Mr. James, who is ut tile
head OF the Customs Division IN the office the Score
try OF the Treasury 10 IL also asserted that the same
influence successfully ezerted at later date to
prevent the issue OF circular, whose provisions
we're regarded a satisfactory BY the Custom House
Dt.sgln IN Ncv-Yogk although Secretary NcCullocll
Lad virtually decided issue It
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
ELEVEN MEN BURIED IN SNOW
CALAMITY IN A COLORADO MINING cAMP-AIl
THE MEN SUPPOSED TO BE DEAD.

A CALAMITY IN COLORADO MINING CAMP-ALL
THE MEN SUPPOSED TO BE DEAD.
DENVER, Col, April GA dispatch from Lead
vile to The Tribune Republican says that intelligence
reached there yesterday afternoon that eleven men
working in the Homestake Nine, on Eagle River.
had been buried In snowslide. Within an hour,
special train carrying relief party had left for
the scene Of the disaster Arriving at the point
nearest the mine the party were met by crowd OF
excited miners, who informed them that it was use
less to attempt reach the mine through the soft
snow, even with snow-shoes, at that time of the
day. The party were convinced of the impossible
ity of proceeding and returned TO Leadvie. whence
they were to repeat the trip early this morning.
when it was hoped the snow would bear the weight
Of the men. The following is list of the missing
men Martin Borden, Sylvester Borden, brothers. OF
Nova Scotia; Horace W. Mathews, Joseph Mathews
brothers. of Iowa; John Lock- of England; John
Burns, of England; Charles Richards. of Nova SEQ
tia; Chris Harvey, of Leadyille; Robert Campbell,
Of Red Chff; John Burns, of San Francisco.
Another dispatch, dated Tennessee Pass, says:
News reached here at midnight of spowslide
near that place, in which eleven miners are sup
posed to have perlshed The men had been work
ing IN the HOmestake Mine and nothing having
been heard from them for a fortnight q man named
Frank Sanderson started out to ascertain II any
harm had befallen them On arriving at the HAT
where the two cabins had stood In which the men
lived, Sanderson found every thing buried by deep
slowslide, which had evidently come down In the
IN any direction. No doubt the whole party was
turel aliyeO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
THE COMBAT IN THE NORTHWEST.
GENERAL MIDDLETONs RLFOKI OF IHH IIuHI Al
FIsH CREEK.


OTTAWA, April 26-Gcneral Middietons
official report the Minister Of Militia OF the engage
neu at Fish Creek has been received He SAYS under
date Of April 2i
Ihaye had an affair with tho rebels at this spot. on
scouts were nred upon from blud, but
90 managed 10 hold own until
the main body arrived, when took measures 70 iepe
the attack, which was over al about zSH j. IN, Nc
toir apparently Indians and halfbreeds, III
the corner Of q bluff who have done great de Oh ms
chief. being evidently their best SHOTS ana Us on ~.
take them, have surrounded the bluf
and shall wait until they have expended their anmu
milton TO capture them. L3fu Meisunhu ,h Josher
side Of the river with the 10Th Royals
and the Winnipeg half battery, but the affair was was
over before they arrived As most OF this part OF tn9
is is" 'OiDSn work OF difficulty to cross. 1
have ordered the rest TO follow and shall march To-
with the united force on Batene&ne. & De-, amir
The killed and wounded are, regret to say 100 hu
Iuerous.
lido not know what the loss Of the enemy was. but
doubt not 1t was pretty severe, anCutEn, n.'itn,
aud mode OF lighting, might wen
be less h an ours shall proceed tomorrow, after bury
ryng the aud sending the wounded back 10 Clarke
Crossing by moving this side lose the Telegraph
line, but / shall keep up constant COMMUNICATION
by way of Clarkos Crossing II possible ,,,
1 regret very much the wOundlng OF my Two MuSug
canp, Captain Wsos horso Was shot previous '" nh
being wounded
MONTREAL, April 25.-A public meeting
called this evening In the interest OF Rie ana the rebels
had TO be abandoned owing hostile demonstrations
made By a number OF English-speaking young men.
have 10 be abandoned owing TO awakening of puphc
feeling by the news OF fridays battle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
THE CONTEST IN ILLINOIS.

WASHINGTON, April 26 (SpecidD.-T. J. Null
hearn Of Chicago member Of the Illinois Legislature.
arrived In Washington to-day. He ia one OF tho Demo
cats who has steadily refused to vote for Colonel Nor
son. Is understood that tho is his opposition
TO Colonel Morrisons tariff views II is said however,
by Illinois Democrats who favor Morrisons election that
In McGarrgc Of Chicago receives the appointment
OF United states Marshal for tho Northern District of
Illinois, Mr Mulhearn will cast his vote for Colonel Nor
rsOu. and II s said that the latter has Joined the Demo
cratic Representatives from Chicago asking for Nc
Carriglos appointment. II is reported tonight that
there Is considerable doubt whether McGarrgle win be
successful In view OF the efforts make his appointment
factor In favor Of Colonel Morrisons candidacy for the
United States Senate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
SERIOUS TROUBLE ANTICIPATED.
pRosposALs OF GENERAL AIzPURU TO ThE A"H"'-
CAN FORCES.

pRosposALs OF GENERAL AIzPURU TO TIE AMEHi-
CAN FORCES.
PANAMA. Aprll 2e. via Galveston.--An the
troons were withdrawn from this city last hign',
The consequences cannot be foreseen' out 'na'
+hara will he serious trouble on the arrival Oh tue
CoIombian troops, due here tonight, Is certain.
General Aizpuru has proposed to the commander OF
the United States forces here to- Withdraw us
troops to the station of the Panama Railway Ooni-
pauy. General Aizpuru guaranteeing the security
of the eity. General Aizpuru, however well dis-
nosed. will not be able to prevent the destruction
of property and life Barricades are being erecteo
IN the streets, and sand-bag defences are peihs
constructed on the balcony of the barracks Inns
shows that the insurgents are determined 10 hgnV
in the town. The native feeling here Is strong ~
Is considered cruel for the United States forces 10
occupy the town and then withdraw, leaving inc
people helpless and the city in control OF iawiess
mob. President Scrymser.. of the Centraa anu
South American Telegraph Company, to-day te'e-
praphed as follows to Mr. Bayard:
All American troops we're withdrawn from Panama ANA
Last niehf The town hands of the rebels Ihe
sfreets are now barrcaded. The cDnseluehces
he foreseen .elegraphed as folloWs 70 .ne
intepdent of the company at Panama: DEMAND II, ~
writing from the American Consul or conIan c. "a
tha limited States forces protection 10 our property &nd
men Ar present the United States have by treaty al
fha rights and obligations that Colombia mas anu %
he bed responsible for damage done 70 Aine,io"N An,
,,rouerty or for failure 10 keep open communic'ch
Similar dispatches were also sent to Mr whitney
and to the manager of the company at 1aiVestoh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
DESIGNATING A soLDIEBS TOMB
THE GRAVE OF GEN. MARSHALL OUTRAGED.
CRIME BY AN UNKNOWN PERsoN-THE INsCRIP-
TON DEFACED,

TlON DEFACED.
ROCHESTER, April 26 (SpeciaD Veterans
here greatly excited the discovery that the
tomb of General T. Marshall at Mount Hope Cemetery,
has been desecrated and the Generals efaced
from the monument, The work must have been done
between the hours OF In the morning and in the
evening" OF other time visitors allowed IN the
cemetery and the veterans the superintendent OF the
cemetery and the police using every endeavor to dis
cover the criminal. General Marshall one OF the
bravest aud best known heroes from New-York State.
He was 0 man who had many friends and
many enemies. While certain soldiers under him
esteemed and revered him. others looked upon him as an
arrogant dictaora brutal officer, VINO inclined to show
partality among soldiers often condemnng prvates TO
be hung up by the thumbs and infctng other nhuman
punishments The General was unfortunate
in his domestic affairs. His elopcment with
Hannah Viola, the daughter of Aaron Erickson.
produced great sensation at the tme the union was
not with the consent OF the young ladys parents The
shows that she born August z, 1874. and died
May 23. 1878. After her death, the General
married another woman, but not living with her at
the time of his death. The motive OF the villain who
desecraed the monument s Of course mystery to the
friends Of the dead General Whether the object was
whether the malice that prompted the act
had Its origin In military punishment is unsoyed A
meeting of veterans of the 18th Regiment, held TINS
afternoon appointed committee Immediately TO repair
the tomb and monument, and passed resolution ex-
pressing sorrow and Indignation at the vandalism. a
meeting of tho L. T. Marshall Post aid other q. A. X
posts will be held Central Marshall died IN 1885, ana
was buried here with masonic and military honors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27

Colombian coast have, however been told ina. ns To-
elusive proof be shown that any yesseis is tsken
from hem the recovery OF such property py tue ~ ia
or by others acting In their behalf to the emu
such right is Inherent depending wholly upon , .nu or
cumstances OF the case and cannot be Gov
iimted nv any municipal decree of the ColomDan wv
ernment like that which you now bring to my notce
Mr.. Bayard then reviews at length the position AA.n
by this Government in the civil war with reiereno'
the question Of the closing OF Donpossesseo pof''
order to show the consistency OF Its present ~
in ooncuson SAYS that ports not possessed the
closed even by their legitimate sovereign wisicIade
concomtant OF duly announced and enecuye s
may be accepted as now an estapnsneuAu ~
national law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
rury.pv1.yp JOCKEY CLUB MEETING.

BALTIMORE, April 26.-The arrangements
for the spring meeting the Maryland Jockey CLUB are
all completed and the track is now being put INTO CON
dition There are about thirty horses at Pinco' put
most OF them will go TO Washington TO take part IN 'no
-. 80. An .ho a,akes have filled well and there
is every prospect that the purse races VIII pe uer ian
for several years The highest judicial tribunal ., .no
state having declared that the selling Oh pooiS s o' u
lawful large attendance Is expected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
GUARDING AGAINST CHOLERA.

CITY OF MEXICO, April 20, via Galveston
The Federal Government has taken vigorous measures
TO guard against the Introduction Of cholera at the
various seaports Vessels from countries where cholera
GIBRALTAR, April 2G.-The authorities hero have
decided to subject vessels arriving from spanish
Mediterranean ports TO three days quarantine, with the
view Of preventing the importation OF cholera. r1s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
TWO ENEMIES KILL EACH OTHER.

ST.. LOUIS, April 26.--Advices from Mount
Vernon, Lawrence County, NO., are to the effect that
John A. Tennis and George II. Moore, old and well
tnown residents between whom bitter feud Of several
oars, standipg existed met on the street yesterday
syening drew revolvers aud began firing Tennis was
shot through the head and Moore through the heart and
9th died In five minutes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
MExIOAYs KILLED BY INDIANS.

NoGALEs, Ariz., April 26.-A recent arri-
val here from states that battle has occurred
between the Yaqui Indians ard Mexlcsns. in which
the latter were defeated with loss OF ninety killed
and wounded among the lotter Colonel Jones' The Mex
leans are preparing attack the Yaquis with two CAT
ling guns In Hermosillo and Magdacna every who
has not fled been drafted IL ID repqyted that many
Mexioans from neighborlng Mexican sfes are Joining
he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
srRIoKEy VITA APoPLExY IN THE PULP1E

BALTIMORE, Md, Aprli 26. - The Rev.
Arthur Krause. pastor OF Otterbein Church OF the
United Brethren this city, stricken with apoplexy
while in the pulpit to-day and paralysis of the right
side followed Immediately. He about winding up
his Sermon when he to reel and fall Medical
aid was summoned but he has not regained conscious
ness and little hope entertained OF his Mr..
Krause is married man, fy-three years old and has
spent twenty years OF his life in the ministry He
came here from Ohio five years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27

ascribes his death to o traitor among his own troops
He was time within the line Of the Salvador troops
sharpshooters. He was killed at MS 'eh',
considerable distance in the rear oi
his troops who were formed In nne
of battle with troops OF Salvador IN front OF the
He faced the line Of battle when he was snot anu .
bullet entered his back. Among the Cathoncs IN la
America much stress 10 laid on the coincidence oL tno
deaths of General Carreno and General BarTos
on Holy Thursday Carreno ruled Guatemala In tyranny
for twenty years up 1864. Three peaceful rulers III
teryened between him and Barrios, the next mnsary
dictator
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
STA rUxs FOR FAIRMo UNIT PARK.

PHILADELPHIA, April 26 lSpec'aD.L Inc n
Park Art Association will enter into contract Win 90
Gaudens, of NewYork, to erect statue to Presaons
Garfield in Farmount Park It viii be In bronze Mr. Mr
cost ais 900 and Is 10 be completed In two years MI
calder OF this cty Is TO prepare for the PARK statue VI
General Meade to cost $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
ARRIVAL OF THE ALERT AT HALIFAX.

HALIFAX, April 26 SpeciaD.-The steamer
Alert arrived here to-day Captain Coils awaits orders
and does not yet know whether hs TO transfer her 70
the Canadian Imperial authorities, but she VIII pc
handed with as little ceremony as pessible anu w
American crew viii return 10 New-York. The AlerI 10
TO sail for Hudson Bay on May l5.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27

ASKING A NEW TRIAL BEOA USE JUROR SLEPT.
PETERSBURG, Va, April 26.-ApplicatiOn
for q rehearng is to be made in the case OF Henry
Moore convicted on Thursday In the Circuit Court OF
Greenyle County of the murder OF Lttlcton Stewart
The ground upon which rehearing 10 to be asked 10
that one of the Jurors slept during part Of the trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
ASsA sSINATE IN HIS SLEEP.

LAREDO, Texas, April 26.-A courier arrived
last night from the sheep ranch Of Leman Elsasser
seventy miles above here the Rio Grande in Dimmt
County, bringing the information that James McMurtrie,
manager OF the raneh found dead In his bed ON Fri
day morning He murdered with o dagger while
asleep. The cook Of the ranch, a Mexican, has hed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
rrorURryG ON THE CREoLES.

NEw-ORLEANs, April 26.-Charles Gayarre,
lawyer and historian. ecured here last night ON The
Creoles OF History and the Creoles of Romance his dis
course benc by Cables writings The speaker
is himself a Creole General Beauregard and other
prominent men were in the audience.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
AMERICAN srEA MERs AT KEY WEST

KEY WEST, Fla, April 26.-The Coast Sur
yey steamer Blake arrived to-day foma cruise and
the Fish Commission steamer Lookout sailed for Wash
ington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
SHIP BUupISG AT HALIFAX.

HALIFAX, April 26 tSpeciaD.-The dock-yard
authorities here are busy building torpedo boats More
men are now being employed 1t sad than have been
at work for half a century.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
THE KILLING OF HENRY CLAY

LOUISVILLE, April 26.-In the case of Andrew
wepler the barkeeper charged with killing Henry Clay,
the Jury which has been out since O'Clock Saturday
afornoon at noon to-day rendered verdict giving wep-
Ter two wears in the penitentary, finding him guilty OF
voluntary manslaughter Five of the jury were for
quita the others for short sentence. Weper Will
annly for n ne trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
ITALIAN TROOPS IN THE soUDAN.

SUAKIM, April 26.-Advices from Massowah
say that OF Italian troops have occupied the
town of Arkko and roconnoitred far Alet atown
on the frontier OF Abyssnia General Graham has re-
ceiyed orders by telegraph from General Woseey
that the Immediate withdrawal OF the Brish
troops has been decided upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27

to reduction Of per cent specified articles, while
square shape has been introduced and the manu-
factrers included II In the articles which the reduc-
ton had been made Tho pressers the contrary In
s that the shape belongs clearly In the other cate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
now GENERAL BARRIos WAS KILLED.

NEw-0RLEANs, April 26.-The news from
Gustsmala comes In sucb drblets that no connected
story Of Barrioes death has yet been secured In late
rsports IL has bosn saia that be killed by Saliva
1orian sharpshootsr Information received to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
EXPECTED STRIKE or PorrERs

TRENTON, April 26 (Speciat.-New tloupio
ia feared at the Trenton pottcries when strike was
last winter the hollow ware pressers submitted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
THE FRANCo-EGYPTIAN TROUBLE.

ALEXANDRIA, April 2G.-The french
Charge Affairs has arrived here from Cairo 1t is e1-
pected that he will depart for France on Tuesday unless
the Bosphore Egyte' matter be adjusted IN the mean
time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27

AFTER THE LOsr TREASURES OF CAPTAIN KIDD.
PROVIDENCE, April 20 (SpeciaD MEN are
engaged in digging for Captain Kidds buried treasure
on Potowamut Warwick Neck. opposite Eass ereeh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
TO DECORATE COLONEL IA ARNATS ORA We.

NEw-HAvEN, April 26 (SpeciaD Noah s.
Farnam Post, g. A. r., Of New-York, has sent word to
Admiral Foote Post here that 10 will take part in the
Decoration Day exercises with eighty men fer the
snecial purpose decorating the OF former
mander Colonel Fnrnam, OF the Ellsworth Zouaves
delegation OF the Firemens Association will come with
them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
,,zpuRu CONFIRMED PRESIDENT.

kIZPCRU CONF F1h1dED r17'71D
,rvypAI Villas ARRIVAL AWAITED FRoM "ohN"'
VENTURA.
PANAMA, April 2evia Galveston-To-day'oa anyl
AN extraordinary assembly was summoheu ~ w.
,ha s;tuatiou. General Aizpuru was confirmed
8. he nosition as President, which ne
In hold until the ARRIVAL of Generai
villa and the troops from Buenaven,
tnra when peace commission VIII
be dispatched on board tho gunooat
por.ca for the purpose Of negotiatng
for an amioable arrangement oi boso Sno
troubles and cessation nn.c;ac nature
we're vmas'''' made by several prominent GU, abo
Gems. Others strongly depreGSttesdin cone. sMe
t bnf great upeasiness is still shown Inc
iInited states steamer Iroquois arrived here yes
ferday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
SENATE ELECTIONS IN FRANCE.

PARIS, April 26.-In the Senate elections at
Bordeaux Mort and Pau to-day the Republican candi
dates were successful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
ooyoRA rULATIgo PROFESSOR ANDERSON.

CHICAGO, April 26.-About fifty guests were
present at banquet last night a the Palmer House IA
honor OF H. b. Anderson, the new Minister TO Denmark
Professor Anderson started for Eurepe to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
THE REBELLION IN PANAMA
,,s,rvn STATES TROOPS WITHDRAWN
.x,.,c.ss CALLED oowARDs FOR TAKING A"A'
THE FORCES

AMERICANS CALLED Co"A
THE FORCES.
rpr CABLE FROM A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
p.r.MA April 2e.-The American troops unaer
Commander Mccalla began to withdraw from ~ inc
city last night under an agreement with Aihpa,u
and the French Consul. The evacuation OF INC
.,,v DESTROYS the American prestige here Thero
has been wild rejoicing among the insurgents anu
sympathizsrs with them, and property-owners q an,
4cinate serious trouble. The Americans are caiieu
towards and threats are heard on every Ha0
to-day.
The American troops withdrew to the Panama
p.;,,,av station. General Aizpuru has guaranteod
to preserve order in the city, but the insuiS'u's
have again begun the work OF oarricaa'nS 'n'
streets.