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New-York tribune., 1885-07-22
THIRTEEN DEATHS IN PHILADELPHIA.
CHARLES KENDALL ADAMS ACCEPTS.

SPEAKING RIGHLY OF CORNELL IN HIS LETTER TO
Ex-PREsIDENT WHITE.
ITHACA, July 21.-PrOfessor Adams, the
newly President Of Cornell University, has sent
the following letter Of acceptance to ex-President
White:
" have the honor to acknowledge the receipt Of your
communication informing officially OF my election
the Office Of president OF Cornell University Before
accepting the responsibility Of this important
trust have felt 1t necessary to make somewhat care
fui personal examination Of the condition aud pros
poets OF the University. Fortunately my familiarity
with Its history aud its general condition has made
such examination task. My iuvestigatons
have confirmed the good Impressions had formed. The
foundations Of the university appear to broad and
strong It's scope has been well defined. Its buildings,
its library and Its apparatus in good condition 1t
is fortunate in having able and united faculty. It's
financial condition, thanks to the muncent generosity
OF Its benefactors and the wisdom Of Its governing off,
GERS such to give ample encouragement to the hope
of still further velopment In the future should not
dare TO assume tho responsibilities OF directing these
educational forces but for encouraging assurances Of
cooperation from the faculty and the honorable board
OF trustees But such have not been want
ing and therefore, In full view OF the great and solemn
Importance OF my decision accept the high Office with
In taking up these duties II Is my prayer and my
hope that Divine wisdom will bless common efforts
to the welfare OF the university aud the advancement
OF all good learning"
New-York tribune., 1885-07-22
FIGHT BETWEEN INDIANS AND COWBOYS

ST. LOUIS, July 21.-A Little Rock, Ark,
dispatch to The Post Dispatch Says A fatal light
Cured near Johnson's Ranch. In Indian Territory,
Saturday In which Chickasaw Indian OF the name of
Ward killed and two cowboys. johnson and Camp
bell were wounded The quarrel arose the owner
ship Of "a drove Of cattle"
KANSAS CITY July 2l-7hs TiBiess Fort Reno dispatch
SAYS: General Sheridan has organized Indian po-
lice force composed OF 100 young ChcyeDnes II Is said
that General In his report VIII attribute the dssatis
faction among the Indians chiefly to the catlo leases
The Timers Fort Reno dispatch says Tho enrolment
OF Indians began this morning The Arapahoes number
800 instead OF bOO, and the Cievenes Will not show
over 5000 people The Indians offered to give up all
their and horses to the Commissioner who refused
them because they money they could go to
Caldwell and buy more. Agent Dyer has tondered his
rc,gnaon saying that he has not had proper support
from the Department In enforcing law and order
refractory Indians.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-22
RFVJVTNG THE EMMA NINE SCANDAL.

CHICAGO, July 21.-The Emma Mine scandal
has been revived here by suit brought in the United
States Circuit Court by James f. Lyons OF the org
nal stockholders against Robert Chisholm. also org
nal stockhoder to recover 100000 damages for de-
fault Before the control Of the Emma Mne
Company passed into the hands Of Minister schenck.
Senator Stewart and T. W. Park, Lyon owned 100000
Of the stock and Chisholm 81 100000 schenck. Stew
art and Park charged with having bought up this
stock for 40 cents on the dollar when 1t selling in
London for 81 SO. Chisholm and Lyon pooled their
issues and brought suit against the company Tor the
difference between the price they received for their
stock and its market vaue and contracted together re-
gadDg tina division Of what should be recovered Lyon
charges that Chisholm sold him out, notwithstanding
their agreement and setted with the company and by
OF this Lyon alleges that he ia unable TO secure
settlement his claim. He had been paid yl5O,OOO
for his stock and says that hc was derauded out OF
XG6O 600.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-22
IRON MILLS FORCED TO SHUT DOWN.
FALLIsG TEMPERATURES IN CHICAGo-ISrENsE
HEAT IN OTHER CITIES.

FALLl!G TEMPERATURE IN CHICAGO-iSrENsE
HEAT IN OTHER CITIES
CHICAGO, July u 21.-Sweltering Chicago arose
from broken and unsatisfactory sleep this morning
lttlc II any refreshed. The sky was slightly overcast
and the air was thick and heavy and sitting. Every
body expected another day OF torrid heat. From q
o'clock on however, the heat moderated and gentle
breeze sprung up and increased as the day advanced
The perature fell gradually to 75' at o'clock In
aures were made at the Health Department concerning
the effect Of the days torrd spell on the death rate
II appears that while no eases OF sunstroke were ro
ported tho hot weather played sad havoc with children
and cholera infantum has been prevalent to an alarming
degree In many quarters OF the city Last week the NUM-
ber OF children under five who died was 22i Tor
Yesterday there have been recorded up to noon to-day
forty children under hKc This. OF course does not
represent the entire mortality among tho children who
died yesterday The great majority OF these deaths were
from cholera nfantum.
CLEVELAND. July 81 tSpectib.-The heat here to-day
was most oppressive While the mercury did not rso
$50 tho highest temperature OF tho season. the
Jake that usually tenpers the climate OF Clevc
laud hovered about the houscops aud brought no CON-
fort the perspng people below Thus there was not
breath of air stirring the streets, though the Signal
Service gauge rcgstcred tho velocity OF the wind at
fourteen miles an hour No sof prostration were
reported.
EAsToS Penn, July 2l (Speeiab.-rhe heat to-day.
was Intense, reaching 1909 In the shade, and many
thermometers marked lO2. The American Sheet Mill
In Phpsburg shut down account OF the heat work
men IN the Warren Foundry Stewards Wire Mills ana
"a the furnaces laid ou, less. but Work WAS
kept moving.
PrrrsDuRG July 2i.-This the hottest day OF the
wear here The mercury roso to 09o nc O'CLOCK when
thunderstorm reduced the temperature TO 500. Four
cases Of from the heat were reported up to
2o'clock. One Of them. laborer In tho Black Diamond
Steel Works. died IN few minutes, and another Will
liam Copeland aetter carrier, In serious condltlo a
In several nIls the employees compelled to quit
vors and tbs mills shut down. Among streetcar noreos
there 10 great suernt ana on several OF 'nS 'no
trips have been reduced.
DRrRorr July 2l.-The hot wave still holds out, ana
~ oeloek thu Service thsrmonstsr reo0rdsd ooe
New-York tribune., 1885-07-22
LOSSES IN VARIOUS PLACES.

WILKrsBARRE, Penn. July 21.-Carpcnters
were employed In timbering faulty chamber in tho
Holenback sh aft 700 feet under the ground on satur
day. when lamp fell from one OF the mems hat and
ignited tho gas A fierce fire raging For the
past two days a large force Of men have been engaged
In fighting the flames.
NEw-ORLEAss. July II (Specidh.-Thc old Washington
Artillery Armory In Girodst. which was built before
tho war and from which the battalion departed for tho
field was destroyed by fro at o'clock this morning
The building was occupied soda water manufac
tory and some time In the night entered by burg
lars after ransackng the place set II on hre The
building was valued at Sl2 900.
KINGSTON, N. Y. july ~ tspeciab.-The dwelling Of f.
L. Clark Editor Of The Kingston Freeman took nre this
afternoon Some furniture and clothing destroyed
but tue house saved. Mrs. Clark who has beeu
dangerously sick, received a serious shock.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-22
A RICH MAN BURIED IN POTTERS FIELD.

CLEVELAND, July 21 (SpeciaN.-Edward
Gplap who shot himself and his wife Saturday night
was buried to-day. The man was Roman Catholic but
some years ago he excommunicsted and no priest
would consent to conduct the funeral services. His
daughter refused to allow Protestant minister to Of
fcate and consequently prayer was offered and no
hymn was sung. The funeral attended only by q
few old people who sat around the coffin smoking pipes
There was considerable trouble in securing palbearcrs
but finally six men consented to act The body was
taken to Catholic cemetery, but IS Gau had been
excommunicated 1t was refused burial there, and thus
the body OF the who left property worth $4,000
VIVA buried In Potters Field.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-22
THE BANK FAILURE IN IRELAND.

LONDON, July 21.-Sir Michael Hicks Beach,
Chancellor Of the Exchequer In reply to Mr. Parne in
the House of Commons this afternoon. said that the
Bank Of Ireland had entaed upon exceptional duties.
but there TO believe that its directors
ready to lend such assistance to the Munster Bank -
might found consistent with the safety Of the Bank Of
Ireland.
DUBLIN, July 21-The Frecmans Journal expresses
disappointment Lord Carnarvons reply to the del.
egon OF persons interested in the Munster Bank who
called upon him yesterday solicit his aid In securing
Government hep for the bank Earl Carnaryon, while
help bank stated that was outside the power Of
the Government give direct aid 10 the institution ex-
there was practically no DANGER The Journal declares
that failure restore the bank will plunge thousands Of
people IN Ireland Into despair and be national
calamity.
A syndicate Of fnanciers has negotiated loan Of
100000 through London firm securities offered
recently by the Munster Bank to the Bank Of ireland
New-York tribune., 1885-07-22
TIE FIRE RECORD.
pIrrsToy. PENN. SET ON FIRE BY A SPARK.

PTTTsTON, PENN. SET ON FIRE by SPARK.
WILKEsBARRE, Penn. July 21 lSpec'dO.-At
Ptston this evening spark from locomotive on the
Lehigh Valley Railroad Are TO the roof Of small
frame store house. Tie wind blowing high and the
flames soon communicated to the Offices and storehouse
OF Ross & Co.. provision dealers From
there II spread 20 the stone mill Of the same firm.
destroyed 1t with oil its eontfnts'
Including several thousand bushels OF grain and many
barrels OF -four The flames were then blown across
Mains Il aud the hotel OF r. W. Gnny. the butcher shop
OF H. Hoover and the store and dwelling 81 Henry Con
wav were destroyed. Several other buildings were dam
aged Fl,o arches OF the ferry bridge which crosses Ito
susqurhnnua River destroyed and the rains Tell
acrIas the the the Lhigh Valley Road delaying
all trains At time it feared that tho whole
and great excitement prevailed. The hc departments
of This city and summoned and ala good
service Ihc total los. Is about 100000. OF which
$500 falls Ross Co.. who we're Insured Tor about
one half There ite insurance Oh tue other bud'
New-York tribune., 1885-07-22
MAHONING VALLEY MILLS STILL IDLE
SIX THOUSAND MEN WITH NOTHING TO po-Thh
SITUATION UNCHANGED.
fBY TELEGRAPH THR TRIBUNE.


SITUATION UNCHANGED.
fBr rnLBGRArn TO THx TRrBUSE.l
YOUNGSTOWN, o., July 21.-The situation OF
the iron workers Is no nearer settlement after two
months of discussion and comforting The twelve rolling
mills In the Mahoning Valley are idle and 6,ooo
laboring men are standing about the streets
with nothing to do. Tho hnA conferences
was held this morning and proposition was suomt'oa'
tho fate OF which will settle the question a. to whether
the men shall resume work for year or remain ido
until winter, The mill OF Brown Bonnell d Co.. the
largest complete ono In tho United states. Is In tue
hands Of Receiver Fayette Brown. OF Cleveland ana nc
holds tho key to the difficulty All the smaller mis are
waiting for him to act If he says start up al VIII
Conferences have been held with superintendent Wiz
iams who represents Receiver Brown since the rl'is
burg settlement the point OF dicuty is tho use OF ola
rails in the nail plato mill, for which tho
men demand ten per cent extra, as ahowea
In Pittsbuig They agree to go to WORK
leaving this clause In allegiance and allowing the ~ per
cent to remain in the office pending the decson a
submitted. All the propositions were rejected to-day
and na compromise was suggested BY the men n% for
the Disagreement is said to be q desire on tne ne
IpSr.S pars Of from ne the western The Valley
lodges OF tho Amalgamaed Association are now pouuu
by the decision at Pttsburg This is dsagreeable to the
Youngstown miiowners. and they have delegated Ito to
Brown Bonnell Co. the work OF splitting on ,hs
lodges from the IN ep y the mill
owners, and are in full sympathy with tho workers
CLEVELAND, July II (SpecidD.-The iron
workers strike has narrowed down to question OF en-
durance The idle workmen are determined Their ar
gument is that is better starve in ideness than az
work. Many OF them. however, are seeking to better
their condition by securing other employ ment ana sew
eral large manufacturing companies to-day reee"ea
from them applications for work
PORTSMOUTH. N. H., July 21-Thc lasters OF the
Portsmouth Shoe Company went on strike to-day, be-
cause OF the discharge of one OF their NUMBER
last SAGINAW Mich, July 2l.-One company OF
State troops started for homo at noon and the others
this evening There is no other change In tho strike
except manifest weakening OF the strikers. many OF
whom show "a disposition to meet the employers Win
view TO the adjustment Of their difficulties on muiu'
ally satisfactory basis.
HUNTINGDON. Penn, July 81 tSPeemD.-Ihe men ein-
ployed digging the trenche for the new water works
now building INF this city by Peter Hcriic received their
first pay, dolsr day on Saturday evening They de-
manded n larger amount. which II. H. Hin, tho CON
tractor refused to giyo thenl They thon agreed 10
strike This morning man resumed work. and TINS
afternoon five returned. Threats were made oJ INC
strikers. but no violence was offered.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-22
INCIDENTS IN TIE DOMINION
OPENING OF TIE TRIAL OF RElL-NoTEs OF IN
IERrsT,

WINNIPEG, Man., July 21.-The trial of
Louis Rel for high treason opened at Regina yesterday
before stpcndiary Magistrate Richardson associated
with Justice Henry 10 June The courtroom was packed
TO the doors Rie escorted by large detachment OF
mounted police entered the courtroom looking cheerful
and unconcorued. lie was neatly dressed. wore full
beard and his long black hair him rather roman
tic appearance He smiled he took seat In the dock
aud exchanged greetings with his counsel.
Mr. Fitzpatrick for the defence, read appeal which
forth that the Court ought not to take cognxancc Of
the offences charged against Rel because they pun
ishable with death and protesting that Rel should be
for trial to Upper Canada or t. British Columbia
Mr. Robinson, for the prosecution, contended that Par
lament was supreme every other tribunal aud Its
legislation respected as absolute. The Judge over.
ruled the plea Of Ric's counsel The latter then
ground st% that it was insufficient, as It did
the counsel for Rie the demurrer overruled Riel
being again asked to plead said: have the honor to
TO the Court that am not guilty During the
arguments Rlcl maintained quiet air aud W. chcd
e % %n IN sS;sy o Sa % s a @
his side and he has no fear as TO the result OF the
trial After the adjournment he was sent back to the
barracks for safe keeping
To-day the lawyers argued motion made by the de-
fence asking for adjournment OF the case In order TO
bring Gabriel Dunont commander OF the rebel forces,
from Montana. ne being an important witness
MONTREAL, July 81 Especial. Ira II. Rea, of
Plattsburg Montreal days ago to buy hay,
and settled himself In st. Lawrence Hall. He
hotel bill aud Mr. Hogan as a matter of kindness
cashed q couple of checks for S75 and 10 for him.
This paper upon an American bank and when they
presented payment refused on the ground that
there there TO the credit OF the check
signer had there been. Rea disappeared but was
arrested in Toronto last night.
LISDsLEY, Ont. July 2l-whe the Salvation Army
holding knee drill IN the centre OF Man-st last
night police officers broke through the corps and
dragged Captain Scott from his knees and charged him
with causing obstruction. They were followed to the
lookup members OF the Army who continued
singing and by enormous crowd OF spectators Cap
tain scott was placed In tho cooler" whore he con-
tinucd sing He aftcrward liberated on BAIL The
case will be tried
New-York tribune., 1885-07-22
the Colonel he bent his parent The General then
addressed other members of the family.

the Colonel as hc bent over his parent Inc o
addressed other members of the family.
Thcpulse growing seader and the night had passed
beyond IL O'Clock and q half hour later the sick
man demonstrated that he is General to tho last.
Tho family sitting the piazza or standing near
the windows and entrances. The General DOCK
oned DR.. Douglas to his eide. ieii
them all TOD 20 to bed" he whispered, and
then added There Is earthly Of their sitting up
any longer Dr. Douglas walked out on the piazza and
delivered this message Of command. 1t was obeyed
by all except Colonel Grant, who remained up during
the night with Dr. Douglas.
DIR. Newman and stenographer Dawson repaired
TO the hotel and the various members OF
the family retired to their rooms In the cottage Dr.
Newman remarked the critical change was evident
in the face finally. That had been last to snow INC
nearness Of the end and the eyes seemed larger anu
wore wistful and changed expression. The intenec@
however, remained supreme
At midnight the cottage was quiet though the electric
lights cleaned bright on the pazzas.
AWAKE AT ONE O'clock THIS MORNING.
Mt McGREGon. July 22.-Dr. Douglas at this hour
stated that since his rally General Grant
had received a hypodermic injection Of brandy
This had frightened him; his pulse was then
regular and showed some frmness. he was
awake and perfectly conscious. Tho rally
however, made without any stmu-
lan,.. indeed tho General refused them when
offered. Efforts being and will be made to tide the
General over till the arrival OF U. s. Grant. jr.
MESSAGE FROM VETERAN CAvALRYMEN.
ELMIRA, July 2l.-At the reunion Of the 27th Regi-
ment and First Veteran Cavalry here to-day the follow
ing message was ordered sent to General Grant
We come you in your far of mountain home with our
heartfelt sympathy Gladly would we come to your aid as
strongly entrenched in your throat; but we can only
present conflict leaning on Him who endured every hui
man pain and you be disposed to receive the
orders OF the Supreme Commander either for life or
death
New-York tribune., 1885-07-22
DrssA TIsFA CTIOy OYER rgGMERS DEFEAT

PITTsBURG, July II lSpec'dIJ.-Ihere Il COLI
siderable dissatisfaction the result OF the three
mile singe-scu professional race In the Tcemcr regatta
yesterday Gaudaurs time Is given as 10 minutes 30
beating the record 20 seconds 1t asserted
on all sides to-day that the 430 feet short City
Engineer Ehlers. Of Allegheny City, said that the
measurement was made two years ago. He had no
knowledge whether the points given at the time were
adhered to or not. A dispatch from McKessport says
"Teemers townsmen disgustcd and say it was q
lob" Referee Fuwood demands an investis ation and
suggests exMayor Liddcll. Attorney Henry Meyer "a
for,ner Yale oarsman) and President C0nvers OF the
National Tube Works. as u comDission. before whom
only sworn testimony shall be TAKEN B0okmakers Yes
terday offered heavy odds recer, but backed down
when they found ready takers.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-22
Ell MAHDpS MEN DEFEATED
THE REBEL CAMP AT KAssALA CAPTURED
THREE THOUSAND or THE ENEMY KILLED ANN
WOUNDED-PAIN SAID TO pR ALIVE


THREE THOUSAND OF THE ENEMY KILLED AND
woUNDED-PAIN SAID TO BE ALIVE
LONDON, July 21.-A dispatch from Cairo
says that has reached there from Kssssla 70 tia
effect that large force sf rebels attacked that place
and made several attempts to carry by assault They
were finally ropulsed and the garrison 1T Kassala fol-
lowing up their victory captured the rebel camp with
1000 oxen and sheep and TOO rifles The enemy lost
5000 killed aud wounded while the garrson's cssuates
were small.
The news Of the attack was sent TO Cairo BY Major
Chermsde The attack took place June IS and l6.
Robert Bourke, Under Foreign Secretary, answering
inquiries In the House of Commons this afternoon said
that In May, 1884, NJ Billing had offered Lord Lyons
British Ambassador ut Paris, to obtain the Of
General Gordon from Ell Mahdi for the of $4,000
Lord Lyons forwarded the Offer without comment Earl
Granville then British Minister for Foreign Afaira The
first condition Of the offer thatits acceptance should
be accompanied by payment OF $4,000 down. Earl
Granville. after consultation with tho other members Of
various reasons he must decline the offer.
Russia asserting to the issue Of the Egyptian losn the
British Government has instructed the Rothschids to
issue the loan August The Of Russia held
to indicate growth Of friendly relation with England
and has caused q rise in all international stocks.
CAIRO, July 21.-The Bosphore Egyptien publishes o
letter from engineer Bertie who has just escaped
from Berber declaring that NJ olivier Pain, tho alleged
French adviser OF FL Mahdi, and who, 1t was recently
stated had been killed By Arabs for reward offered for
his head by British officers 10 not dead, but alive and
well ut Berber
1t Is understood that England is sangune Of making
arrangement with King John, Of Abyssina relieve
Kassala.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-22
GOOD wouK AMoyG THE LITTLE ONES

PHILADELPHIA July Il (Spec'aD.-Ihe SAM
arum ON Point Airy nthe Delaware, opposite Waluut-
st. wharf, has taxed heavily for space to
modate all poor children. with their care-takers
who apply this hot weather for transportation. Yester
day the society did tho greatest work In stated tmo
since It's org when IL safely conveyed To tho
island again landed la Philadelphia In the evening,
1
New-York tribune., 1885-07-22
THE SITUATION IN TOyQUIN.

PARIS, July 21.-General de COurcy tele-
graphs to the Government as follows: ~ have con-
fcrrcd at HaiphJug with Generals de Isle, warnet
and Negrer Tonquin is still disturbed by marauders
who have appeared in tho northeast delta II is hoped
the proclamation recently issued by The Regent OF
Anam will improve matters in Tonquin. IL Is also
hoped to ameorate matters in Anam by the French re-
naming In Hue to prJpitate the Queen Mother AMI the
Prince tscgcut Both popular aud powerful aud are
replacing the Mandarns who were hostile to France
The French have occupied Por0ughen without oppose
tion Thuyets communications with Tonquin have
been cut off,"
New-York tribune., 1885-07-22
NEWS NOTES FROM LONDON.

LONDON. July II.
WINNER OF THE QUEENS PRIzI-The competition for
the Queens Prize Wimbledon has closed. The wfunor
was Sergeant Bulwer, Of the ID Lincolnshire Corps
N,vM.-The United States naval training vessels
Madeira OIL July s.
WEsIEYAy CONFERENCE.-The Wesleyan Conference
began its sessions at Newcastle tolay Seven huured
clergymcn are in attendance. Tho conference mas
elected the Rev. Richard Roberts president
MADE A KxIoHr-Colonel Gidgway. COMMANDER Of
the Afghan Boundary Commission, gazettcd kuighe
Commander OF the star OF India
TORPEDO RAMs.-Tho Admiralty has decided to con.
struut several torpedo similar to the 0lypenus,
owing to atters effective service IA the recent evo
lutions IN Bantry Bay.
THE BoERs-A dispatch to The Tmes from Durham
states that Official the Beers continue
lay their projected township at santa Lucia Bay
New-York tribune., 1885-07-22
HARD WORDS IN me WHITE WILL CASE.

PIrTsBURG, July 81 lSpeciaD.-In the will case
In which Ae1 ander White. Of Philadelphia is arrayed
against his brother General Harry White the latter Is
charged with tamperng with another wtness for tho
plaintiff young lady. Miss McElhancy, while ON the
witness stand and under crossquestonng by the Cen
cral SAID hsd attempted to influence her testimony
While taking testimony tho General cast reflection
upon the business OF his brother who reorea
I AIN guiltless of having taken advantage OF dying
father" This caused sensation In the courtroom.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-22
RUMoREp CHANGE IN THE TRUST FUND.

There was rumor yesterday that the por-
ton Of the Grant Trust Fund whoh is invested In
Wabash bonds held in trust by the executors OF Gov
Morgans estate, soon 10 be put into othcr
securtes IL was stated that change TO be made
to free the Morgan executors from all responsibility
under Governor Morgans guarantee. The rumor' now
evsr cks conf