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New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
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FACULTY OF THE WAGNER FREE INSTITUTE:
PHILADELPHIA, Aug 12-Dr Joseph Leidy, as honor
ary chairman, Dr. Henry Lehman end Professor Angelo
the Wagner Free institute OF Science, and under their
direction plan Of work adopted with special view to
Instruction by popular lectures and the encouragement
OF original research win be put into operation in the
fall.
NATIONAL CONVENTION OF FLORISTS.
CINCINNATLAug. 1.-THE National Society Of American
Florists met to-day In Dexter Hall In their first annual
convention. An address Of welcome was made By
Mayor Smith. Delegates are present from all over the
United States
SHOT DEAD BY A ZIMMERMAN.
DETROIT, Aug IA dispatch to The Erening Journal
from Lake City says Edwin Prchard, logging
jobber Of this place shot and killed last night by
Thomas Goodran."
SHOT BY A HIDDEN MURDERER.
FORT SMITH, Ark, Aug. 12.-Malachi Herring.
farmer OF Indian Territory assassnated by an un
known person. near scuileyville, Choctaw Nation on
Monday evening.
DISAPPEARING FROM HIS CREDITORS
NEWARK. Ohio, Aug IA sensatien WAS caused last
night by the report that William a. Root grain, seed
ana hour dealer. had left the city. levy has peen
made on all his city property by Sheriff Hall on claim
In favor Of Robbins. wnegarner Wing Coz Tor large
sum. The CITY property attached 10 ssid 70 bs worth
about $4,000
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
PREPARING FOR THE TRIAL OF MAXWELL.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. ~ tSpeciaD.-W. II. L. Max
WE'LL the alleged murderer of @. Arthur Preller will
rive here on Sunday morning at o'clock The Chief Of
Police to-day detailed q guard OF ten policemen to
escort the prisoner. 1t is anticipated that 5000 or
6Ooo people will be at the depot whom Maxwell
arrives The papers TEEN with theories regarding the
mystery. The Circuit Attorney to-day received letter
fron Alfred Prclier OF London, England brother or
Maxwels victim stating that he would be present at
trial and would try to identity his bfothef from the
photograph taken at the morgue The representative
OF the ocean Accident Company Of NewYork teegraphs
that the company will IN no wise assist In the defence
OF Maxwell but will await the reault OF the trial before
paving the Insurance.
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
GREENWOOD IRoS WORKS SHUT DOWN.

NEwBURG, Aug. 12.-Ths Greenwood Iron
Works. operated by the Parrott Iron Company at Green
wood, shut down last night The furnace chilled and
work was suspended in the mines Of the company
eral days ago. 1t is stated that the company Is fnan
cialy embarrassed, but assignment has been made
The liabilities said be from 900 to 100000
with assets consisting OF real estate, plant. etc, OF
100000. The works established in 1854. Five
six thousand dollars due the employees. gentle
man copversant with the affairs Of the company says
they will be able TO tide their difficulties and did
not thar creditors would ask for the ap
poiptment OF @ receiver. He said the company repre-
sented enough property hut short OF capital Iron
was now down TO S8 per ton, hardly the cost OF pro-
ducton when should be $50 for the manufacturers TO
make ANYTHING.
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
rAK1No.AN INVENTORY IN RoAc cTs YARDS

NhESIEh, aug. ILL., w. oteelc, the presis
dent and John Hoover Of the Naval Board appointed
to examine and take inventory OF the three crusers
Chicago. Atlanta and Boston, arrived Roachs ship
yard to-day for the purposes Of their appointments
Nothing will be done until the other members the
board report for duty. They expected tomorrow
force OF 3o0 men are at present employed in tho yard
completing the work upon the last steamer under
Roachs contract with the Mallory Line. 1t expected
that the vessel will be ready Tor delivery TO the
week from to-day, at which time the yard will bs
closed.
All was hustle and activity ut the Roach shpyarc In
this city yesterday. and the probabilities that
affairs would continue In that condition for week at
least Pursuant TO orders issued by Secretary Whitney
Chief Engineer Lorng began the work Of taking
plee inventory Of the contents Of the shpyard state
cnt will be also made Of all the work the bulls VI
the vessels and what progsss has been made toward
their completion, rs well Of all machinery and tpgs
and OF such materials as are pow hand appertanng
In this task are gneer McNary. ChiefEngineef
Motley and Constructor Hoover. ChiefEngineer Loring
said that by the latter Of next week the statement
will be completed II will then be led Every assist
ance is being rendered by the assgneos OF Mr. sch,
George IL. Weed aud George W. Qiintard.
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
EXPLODING BOILERS.
woRKMEN HURT IN TWO coLLlERIEa
ahE ACCIDENT ATTRIBUTED IN ONE CASE TO Ds'
FEcrIvE PLATEs-HURLED FORTY YARDS.
lSr TzLxoRAPH TO Tas TRIBUNAL

FEcrIvE PLATEs-HURLED FORTY YARDS
lSr zzLroRAPH 10 ras TRIBUNAL
SHENANDOAH, Penn, Aug. 12.-This place
was snaken by loud, rumbling noise, not unlike an
oarthquake, last night The inhabitants for . few
seconds were stunned By the shook An alarm Of ars
was sounded, and in Q short time several thousand
people, fearing thai town was to be visited by another
ran wildly through the eagerly In
Qurns the cause of trouble In the dIrecton Of th
rhiiadeiphla and Reading Coal and Iron Compsuys
shenanhoah city coery kissing steam could be heard
Inc excited crowd hurried tho colliery and learned
tha an explosion had occurred ct the boiler house, bus
owing to the escaping steam from the boilers somo time
elapsed before any one ventured approach the do
molished buildings. search these who they knew
were about the boiler house whom the accident han.
pened.
The miners who were several hundred yards
down the slope heard Of the accident and soon reached
the surface They found that two OF nest OF twelve
boilers had exploded blowing to pieces tae boiler and
engine houses. destroying the machinery in the latter
dsplacing all the other boilers fatally pjuring one man
and seriously injuring five Others Il was discovered
the boilers burst at the CENTRE part was blown over
300 yards distant, falling In ash bank overlooking
the boiler house. Other portions Of tho boilers aud the
huge timbers with which the demolished boiler house
was built were hurled In every direction.
Thomas civilians, the engineer, had 1ust passed
through the boiler house and entered the engine room
when the explosion took place. He was scalded and
otherwise injured The other were hurt by being
struck by flying fragments The accident Is attributed
TO weak parts in the boilers, which, It Is alleged iwers
long ago condemned The loss will exceed 1000
Several hundred and boys will be while repairs
are being made.
WILKEsBARRE, Penn, Aug 12-Ons Of the boilers at
the coieryof the Hman Vein Company IN this city ex.
ploded this morning at 1890. Barney" Toolc, the
fireman, was the only In tho boiler house at the
timo. He was hurled distance OF forty
yards, and half buried among the debris. lie
was badly scalded, and otherwise so much injured
that he cannot recover The boiler house was torn u
atoms and the wreck hurled to great distance on
all sides. Fortunately the boiler not the one sup
plying the engine Of the FAM the result would have
been DISASTROUS SO fiery is the mine that five minutes
soppage of the fan is almost certain result In an
plOsOn.
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
NINETY YOUNG WOMEN BEooxE yUys

WnKEsBARRE, Penn, Aug. 12.-Ninety
young took the veil at the Malnchrodt Conyens
this morning The ceremonies uader the direction
of Bishop OHara who assisted by the Rev. Fathers
John Keeper, Of williamsport Penn, and j. b. Maus
OF Allentown. The veil was taken by ninety young
ladies from various and cities In this country aud
assisted by number Of priests the Rev. r. p. Christ
Of Scranton, acting as master OF ceremonies Among
the cergymen In the sanctuary Fathers Dasse OF
Honesdale Booneman, Of Readings THICKER, Of ecran-
ton and Forye, Of Pltston. A sermon was delivered
By the Rev Aoysius Buchholz, 8. J.. OF Buffalo.
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
ALIMOyY FOR A STOLEN BABg.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. IL (SpeciaD.-A hearing
was to have been given this morning to Ellen Darien.
with whom the missing Claxton baby was found in
South Chester yesterday Tho station was crowded
with negroes The case was postponed until Friday.
The Central detectives say that the woman stole the
child for the purpose Of compelling her husband.
ightcolored negro who had fersaken her over year
ago to support her that her first effort in this drcc
ton she borrowed picture of ghtc0l0red baby, bus
being unable produce the child. the fell through
She hon TO this city, and having secured the baby
returned Chester and an order Of 81 75 week
made the for It's support.
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
QUICKLY DfsPoSTS0 OF FRANCHISE.

CHICAGO, Aug. ~ (SpeciaD. THE Equitable
Gas l. ght aud Fuel Company, to whom franchise
granted Monday night by the City Council. sold out
10 the Equitable Gas Company OF NewYork yesterday
and the new concern although 1t is to retain its
aud s to do business here manufacturing gas under the
Jerzman owisk process will In reality be New York en-
terprlse, A. T. Walcott. Eugene Kelly, W. NJ II. Geb-
hardt and other weknown New-Yorkers becoming
prominent stockholders. Works are to be built on the
West Side at an early date. The ordinance provides In
one Of its clauses that the company must have every
thing active operation by August 10. 1885, OF forfeit
franchiae.
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13

the resolutions submitted by Thomas A. Armstrong, OF
Pittsburg. were adopted They approve the National
platform adopted at indianapolis I'm 1884, denounce ~.
policy Of boarding money In the Treasury fayof sni
bank notes demand the enforcement Of laws prohi1ith
railroad discrimination, and demand that the rghs oi
peton shall never be abridged by the state or
overnments resolution to submit prohi6iti0n 70 .'
popular vote was laid on the table DR., N o. Mhltnoy
of Warren County was nominated for state Ireasurer
and r. r. Rynder, of Butler County, was made Chair"a
of the State Committee.
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
AGENT yuDD ADnrrs HORSE STEALING.

DENVER, Aug. 12.--C. p. Judd. VIII was
appointed by tho President on May 10 last TO be
special agent National Labor Bureau for Nevada
and the Territories, brought from Alamosa. Col
to-day on warrant charging him with horse stealing
Judd drew up and signed statement to-day admitting
his guilt and that he served term In the prison at
Ieaytnworth, Kan aid Two terms In penitcDtiary In
COLORADO for similar offences Judd asserts that mis- ap
nlicatlon for q Government position was signed by
several welknown Democrats Of Colorado to which his
appointment Is accredited
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
REUNION OF GRAND ARMY MEy.

SpRINGFIELD, Ohio, Aug. II lSPesidlD.-Thc
State Encampment OF the Grand Army OF the
Republic began to-day with attendance estimated
at 10000 The Oity 10 brilliant with
decorations and the principal streets arc arched In many
places A large number tf distinguished men here
from all parts OF thecouny The first exercises occurred
this afternoon and tonight q campfire held
at which speeches made by Commander In. Chief
g. Bnrdette. Corporal Tanner Of New York and Judge
j B Foraker, OF Cincinnati. The grand parade will
occur at 2 ID. III. to-day.
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
A SUSPECTED MURDERER's DIARY.

LONDON, Aug. 1O.-The man named Brown,
who was arrested July 30 for attempting to murder
his employer Mr. Zbach. mineral water manufacturer
at the East End, dschargng him account OF his
intemperate habits. has been committed for trial Jne
police say they believe that the entries In Browns
diary. "Killed a man In Tennessee and another IN
Louisiana whore burned barn., refer TO incidents Ia
the American War OF the Rebellion In which u 10
thought Brown took part.
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
YouR PRISONERS BREAKIys JAIL.

HUNTINGDON, Aug. II Especial. Villa m
Brindle of Becvo, held for horse-stcang; Ben Tay.
or negro held for disordery conduct; and two Ger
mans charged with highway robbery, escaped from the
Mifiin County JAIL at LswIstown. last night The two
first named have relken. nut the Germans are s
at large Curtin McCai, under sentence OF death for
the murder OF W. snesrman, had an opportunity TO
escape with them, but refused to go.
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
onrEygAC CaERs IN pEyYsYLvAyIA.

CLEVELAND, Aug. 12.-The State Convention
of the Pennsylvania Grcenback and National Labor
party was neld to-day Erie Penn Twentyone counties
were represented by forty.two delegates. William Will
helm, OF schuykIli County, was mado permanent
chairman Speeches made By several delegates and
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
NRHSHED BY THE CARS

LYNN, Mass, Aug. II tSpeciaD.-The dead
body Of unknown man was found ON tho Eastern and
Maine Railroad tracks near Marketst The car wheels
had crossed the chest and right arm ON the inside of
his straw hat was written with lead pencil John L.
Ward. Washington d. c.
CARBoSDALE, Penn, Aug IL tspeeiab.-An unknown
man the Ionesboro bridge OF the Dcla'
ware and Hudson Canal ('ompapys railroad yesterday
and cut TO pieces
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
DECLINE OF A MERCHANTS CLUB.

CHICAGO, Aug. II (Special).-A suit for dis
tress Of rent was begun to day by Henry W. King,
owner Of the building against the Chicago Merchants
Club for three months back for the upper floor OF
the building at Nos 130 and 1873 Madison-st. The
aonnt duo Is $780, and 1t is alleged that the club 10
in financial trouble. The decline OF tho club dates fro
the time the Board Of Trade moved to It's now quarters
The quarters OF tho club are now In the possession OF
thal andlo ri
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
Ygw.yERsEY RIGHTS IN DELAWARE BAR.

TRENTON, N. j.. Aug IL (SpeciaD Attorney
General Stockton announces that the difficulty relating
to the fishing grounds in Delaware Bay has been
adjusted and that hereafter NewJersey fishermen will
not bo moested by authorities Of the State Of Della
ware II they do not trespass beyond the boundary line
The dispute between the States has been kept up
than simply because no one knew wnsss the
line dividing Delaware and New-Jersey WAS The
Of the two States have agreed uron
its from the mouth OF tho Cohansey Cre~k
due west to Bombay Hook, eleven miles below new
CaAf
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13

PoUGHKEEPsIE. Aug. IL (SpeciaD.
T. Beach, of New York, tho lawyer who is said not to
have been since the night of July 23 in his oco in
New.York was here July 25 and obtained s49 from
his aunt. He at Columbia Springs on July 25.
Hudson on July 20, ana here on July 27 and 2s since
which time he has not been heard FROM He addressed
a Republican meeting here when Folger ran for Gov
ernor and In that way made acquantsnccs He gave L.
" Vail secretary OF the Duchess Mutual Insurance
Company his check for $780, Vail ndorsed ~ aud get
tins the money on 1t handed II 10 Beach Tho latter
then said he wouldn't 20 TO New-York but to Columbia
Springs with Vail TO spend Sunday. Vail having every
riage TO take him to the railroad station and paid his
fare IN Columbia Springs
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13

ARREST OF BROOKLYN COLLECTOR
Louis +. Fisher age thirty-one, OF No. 334
Gold.st, Brooklyn, arrested Last evening upon
charge Of collecting 81 900 from the customers Of H.
M. Palmer, aud retstlng u himsef Palmer . pro.
employed q q col lectoE.
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13

BISHOP WILSON TAXING AcONITE BY MISTAKE.
AsHEvILLE, N. c., Aug. 12.-Much anxiety
was created here this morning by the report that Bishop
wilson, of the Methodist Church. had by mistake taken
dose of aconite instead of teaspoonfu OF wine Physi
clans were hastily summoned but was found that the
dose was simple extract and The Bishop Is In no dan
ger He IA from Baltimore and Ia spending the summer
with his family, at the home OF Dr. Pearce
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
ARRESTED FOR BRUTALITY.

HUNTINGDON, Penn, Aug. IL (SpeciaD.-John
Kimberlin, a notorious desperado was arrested In
Altoona to-day and lodged 10 jail here tonight for
ticng the unfortunate Miss Morrison into the woods
Monday night when she brutay maltreatod by ten
or twelve OF the shownen Kimberlin had formed con-
spIracy with them To place the young woman In their
power.
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
AN INSANE woMANs ACT.

BNGHAMroN, Aug. IL (SpcciaD.-News was
brought TO this city this evening that Mrs. T. Galloway
resident OF Castle Creek. nine miles north OF this city,
had with razor so frightfuy gashed her lower limbs
that abe would live but few hours. She Is said TO have
been insane having once while laborng under temporary
alteration OF mind away from her family ana ma in
tLs woods whore she was found with difficulty
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
ACCEPTING A DESIGN FOR BATTLE xoSUxsxr

BENNINGTON, VT, Aug. 12.-Governor
Pingrse presided the meeting OF the Battle Monument
Association to-day. There wero present senators
Evarts and Morrill, Professor Perry Of Yale College.
Lieutenant Governor Ormsbee Of Brandon, and other
gentlemen. The design Of j. p. Rim, OF Boston, was
accepted and committee appointed to report the
details to the President Of the United States and the
Governors Of Massachusetts and New-Hampshife.
appropriations made by Congress and the Legislatures
OF these states for the monument The fund now
amounts to $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
ACCUSED or KILLING AN ITALIAN.

It was ascertained after the arraignment Of
scorra Guisepp tho Towbs yesterday for the murder
of fellow workman at Hudson, N. Y that the thirty.
sx Italian workmen went to work as usual on stone
quarry Friday except duiscpp and aborcr named
missing Guseppi could give particulars about him.
Their suspicious excited and when thcy went out
ground The arrest made by Sergeant Thompson,
et No. los sulvanst information given by Leonard
Carosa aud Dominica Marietta
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
DAMAGE CAUSED BY A COLLISION.

PETERSBURG, Va, Aug II. ISpeciaD.-The
first and second sections m freight train No. the
Norfolk and Western Railroad came In collision this
noring al Burkeville station Both locomotives and
severai OF the cars were damaged. Captain Joseph
Williams conductor OF thu second section, had his jaw
broken and was otherwise badly hurt
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13

LONDON, Aug. 12.-Mr. Carnegie has urged
Mr.. Gladstone to visit America Mr. Gladstone desires
to do co. his doctors have protested on the ground
that visit would involve much excitement and strain
Mr. Gladstone meiitates Journey in the spring. how
ever II his health Is restored and the position OF public
affairs permit
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
CHINA AND FRANCE AT PEACE.

PARIS, Aug 12.-A translation OF secret
memorial sent by Ii Hung Chang. Prime Minister OF
China to the Empress respecting tho treaty Of peace re-
enty concluded between France and China shows that
the Chinese Premier evidently desires to remain ct peace
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
rvs,rccrssruL ATrEMpr AT ABDUCTION

ITHACA, Aug. II tSpecidU.-An unsuccessful
attempt to abduct the ten-year-sd son of Seymour
Thompson of this place. made late last night by
two men, Harvey and Runsey. said to be from Enfield
The boy was caught and driven away rapidly In car
rage His cries. however attracted much attention
rs TO brerk up religious meeting held 10 the chapel
who dropped the boy and succeeded n making their own
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
THE LIBERALS AND Mr.. GLADSTONE.

LONDON. Aug. 12.-The Liberals are getting
uneasy about Mr. Gadstones Intentions, and The Ddhy
News this morning exhorts him TO lead the electoral
campaign.
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
SIR CHARLES DILKEs FUTURE WIFE

LONDON, Aug 12.-Mrs. Mark Pattison. the
ancee Of Sir Charles Dixie, is in India pleasure
tour On learning Of the scandal with which the
of her intended husband ia connected Immediately
telegraphed Sir Charles their engagement
publicly.
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
IxsRyoAy SYMPATHY Poa REL.

NATIcK. Mass, Aug. ia petition Ia being
circulated throughout this State by people living In
Cochituae appealing to Secretary Bayard use hs In.
ausnce in behalf of Louis Riel who s be hanged on
septsmber is, on the ground that hs 10 an American
cit
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
aud TO profit by 1t in opening up the southern frontier Of
the Empire to outside trade.
DETAILS OF THE dixie CASE.

LONDON, Aug. 12.-Sir Charles Dixie has en-.
gagged Charles Russell leading counsel and Mr. searie
as Junior counsel in the Crawford divorce suit His
solicitors have asked the plaintiff to file the details Of tho
case The plaintiffs has been strengthened BY the
evidence of physician who called to Sir Charles
Dlkes house when Mrs Crawford seemed to be sinking
under prolonged hystera arising from an altercaon
with the French mistress Of Sir Charles The Council OF
the Liberal Association divided as to whether TO ask
Sir Charles Dixie to retire from public life until after
the trial of the divorce case
New-York tribune., 1885-08-13
ANARCHY AND DISEASE IN THE soUDAN.

CAIRO, Aug. ia fearful state Of anarchy
prevails in Kordofan. There Is famine also In the
province.
LONDON, Aug. 12.-Letters from suskim say that the
troops are dying fast The officials, however, will not
report such condition Of affairs.
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PERSONAL,

Mr.. George l.. Spear of Braintree, ap
pointed Collector of Internal Revenue, for
Vermont vice Stearns removed, is Il native
of Braintree, forty-three years old, and II
somewhat extensive lumber manufacture
er. He was member OF the Legislature
in 1876, but made no special mark He
was selected for the place by Mr. Smalley
and Mr.. Atkins. some weeks ago, and
there was naturally no other applicant for
the office.
Minister Lothrop Of Michigan used to
have brother residing III PittSford, Yer
mont, and is known personally to mum
Der of NermOnters.
Hon George II. Paul, who has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Milwaukee, Wis,
is well known to many of our citizens. lie
is a graduate of the University OF the class
of ~. lie was assistant postmaster of
Burlington. under the late William No
BILE III 1913, and was for II short time post
master here He was subsequently post
master at Kenosha, Wisconsin, and for Il
number of years was the editor of the
| Milwaukee NelUS. He has been n State
Senator of Wisconsin, Railroad Superin-
tendcnt of that State, and n Regent of
the Wisconsin University. He is II gentle
man of property, being one of the owners
/ of Il very valuable vein of stone, producing
d hydraulic cement, near Milwaukee has
many friends and is an influential and
| respected citizen