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GALVESTON, TEXAS, July 23-A special dis.
patch to the NelcS from Austin says: A com
mlttee composed of nine members from eacn
wing In the democratic convention, in con-
ference this morning, decided 10 withdra "
the names OF both Candidates and put up men
not yet before the convention
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ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., July 23.-Representa-
hves Potter and Springer arrived here at II
O'Clock this morning. This, with Representa-
tlves Butler and HiScOck, who previously ar.
rived, making four members of the committee
present. The only witnesses now here TO an.
pear before the committee are Secretary Sher-
man, Representatives Kelley and DanfOrth,
and ex-senator Trumbull, who arrived this
afternoon.
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FRUITS AGAINST LIQUoRs-A New York
Sun correspondent writes -" Noticing in the
Sun an inquiry for some remedy for excessive
desire or thirst for alcoholic drinks, let me
say that terrible experience has taught m =
there is a remedy sufficient, il honestly useG-
lt Is simply TO keep near at hand some kind Of
ripe fruit which is palatable to the sufferer
For long tire i used apples and oranges,
whenever the thirsty desire possessed me L ats
of them. / am satisfied that the persistent
use of ripe fruits will cure the worst case in
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IMPORTANT REVELATIONS OF SrANLEY's
ARABs.-The Liverpool Mercury has the fol-
lowing telegram from London. July S:-"What
great calamity is about TO oyertake the name
and fame of Henry Stanley: A dark hint
Cape of Good Hope. The Gdpe Times says
Stanley's Arabs have made important state
ments since the departure of their chief which
will provoke some aStonishment when report
ed in England"
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NEW YORK NOTES.

NEW lORK, July 28.-Adyices from Rio
JaneirO to June 29 state that Capt. HudrinS,
of the bark Maggie 4. Gray, which arrived
from Baltimore on the 23d, was arrested for
the homicide of his mate, w. III. Weaver
lludgins plead Self-defense.
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A GAS COMPANY's PROJECT TO HEAT CITY.
special dispatch to the New York Times
from Springfield, Mass, saws that the gas com.
pany of that city will try next fall the plan of
heating surrounding buildings by steam from
their works, and if, as probable, the expert
ment is successful, they will extend their oDe-
rationS. 1t will be great saving as well as a
convenience to property owners in the center
of the city,whO will undoubtedly give it a good
patronage.
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CONGREGATIONAL Campaign in Ohio.

CINCINNATI, July 23.-The 5th district re.
publicans have nominated Hon. VIM. Allen.
OF Dark county, for Congress. Hoa. Charles
Foster has declined the nomination for Con,
greSS i'm the eth district
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FAMILY SUPPLIES.

STUEFED OIL MANGOES.
fHARTYNIAS,
EAST INDIA GHERKIgs.
PlChLED TINY TINS,
ONIONS,
tAUTUMN CLUSTERS.
WORC EST ERSHIRE,
SEEF STEAK,
JOHN BULL.
MUSHROOM,
and other SAUCES,
3. ". REEDS SONS,
aps-tr 1878
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THE NEW YORK GREENBACK CONvENTION-
large number of delegates to the New York
national greenback and labor State conven-
poets are good for large convention. Every
assembly district in the state except two will
be represented. The John j. Junio faction of
the party will control the convention They
ties. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-23

THE STEVENS BATTERY.-The New Jersey
court of errors and appeals has decided that
the title to the Stevens battery was vested in
the residuary legatees; that the title did not
pass to the United States by reason of ad-
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me Mana y Co bank has been declared
bankrupt. The liabilities amount TO Sl2Ogl.OD0
9I which S},sOoU"O were due the government
The assets are mOmnally much lager than the
liabilities 49, - N''N
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WON'T GET THEIR FEET WEr.-A corps o.
engineers will soon begin survey of the kis
kiminetas under the appropriation for tina
purpose recently made by Congress. This i;
work without getting their feet wet..-I Paid
GpLDAiG Times E
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A DEAD DEsPERADo.-Sam Bass, the noto-
dous train robber, died at Round Rock, Texas,
Sunday. He refused to inform on his accom-
Ices, saying 1t was against his profession
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=, A Boy SHOT By TRAMP - A boy named
Green, driving team, yesterday from Shef.
field to Canaan, Mass, was met by two
tramps, who demanded the team. He whipped
up the horses and managed to escape. one of
entering his breast: A crowd pursued the
trampS and captured them and brought them
to Canaan. Green's condition is Critical
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A TREASURER MORE THAN HALF A MILLION
SHoRT.-John e. Tappan, treasurer of the
Boston betting company, has made over a
large amount Of property to the company to
stated that the amount involved is more than
half million. Tappan is seriously ill at An.
dover. E: $. Converse, his successor, found
his books in dreadful state of one -SidednesS,
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AN OLD LADY BRUTALLY AsSAULTED-At
Springfield, Mass, Mrs. Julia Tracy, a widow
urday night about IL O'Clock, while back of the
house, by an un known man and outraged. Her
neck bears marks of serious choking. and she
now lies in critical condition. Every effort
possible will be made to capture her assailant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-23

Eg-The Supreme Lodge Independent Order
of Workingmen, in session at Louisville, KY,
changed the name of the order on Saturday to
he Independent Order Of Mutual Aid.
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SUSDPuSion,

The suspension of VIM. IL. Gladwin, an Old
member of the Stock Exchange was an
nOunced this morning.
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THE LIVELY CONTEST IN THE EIGHTH VIR-
GINA DIsTRICT.-At mass meeting held at
Orange Court House, Va, yesterday, to ap-
point delegates to the congressional cOnven-
tion, a resolution to appoint delegates op-
posed 70 Hunton was adopted by vote
OF l60 to l29, WhereupGn HuntOn's
friends seeded, and the meeting ap
pointed delegates solid for Neale. The pri-
mary elections for congressional delegates in
have been characterized by great disorder
at Salem regular free1ght took place, during
which young man named VIM. L. Hunt was
struck on the head with rock and instantly
Killed by his father-in-aw, Charles I. Brown
a wealthy and wellknown farmer of the
county. At Warrent0n there was a fight and
Mr.. VIM. Splllman had his head badly mashed.
There is also reported to have been much dis
Orderin other parts of the county.
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DASHED TO DEATH FROM BALLoON.-A
ballOonist named l.. ID Atchis0n, while making
an ascension at ElinwOod III, Sunday even
Ing, was killed instantly by falling distance
of go feet.
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DESTRUCTIVE INCENDIARY FIRE.-At Sayre.
Pa, yesterday morning, the Sayre House, the
Crowley House, dwelling and a stable were
burned. The fire originated in the Crowley
House. and is SuppOsed to be incendiary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-23

The POLITICAL SITUATION IN ENGLAND.
The debates on Lord Hartingtons resolution
in relation to the Berlin Treaty in the British
House of Commons has been fixed for the 29th
instant. An amendment, expressing conf.
dence in the government will be moved by the
Hon. Randale Edward Plunkett. In addition
to the gossip about the dissolution of Paria-
ment, rumOr is atoat that Lord Beaconsteld
Salisbury to succeed to the Premiership. There
appears to be no foundation for either report
The Times warns the Liberals not to push too
hotly, lest they take the opportunity to dissolve
Parliament. Mr.. Gladstone thinks it is the
duty of the Government to order dissolution.
The Queen has conferred the order of the
Garter on Lord BeacOnSfield. The inveStiture
took place at Osborn this morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-23

SUBSCRIPTIONS to the tour per cent. loan to-
day amounted to $l.077,7O0.
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THE PRESIDENT and party are expected
back from Ohio this evening
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90 MILES AND Return
III On THE RnTnN A.. RINER

~ UN TIE IOTUMAC kINER,
BARGE COCkADE CITY
VII make an Excursion down the river
EVERY WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY al p. NJ,
and SUNDAYS AT 3p.m.
These excursions are for the purpose of enjoying
a sa'! on the Potomac and ~ rid one rfT<@s ,
OF the heat Of the city. .Ss5cSStSss<sr.
We,Int sday and Friday evenings, 1asssfz1szz<f a
daT cling and refreshments, DUucL's brass anC
ST. ing band each excursion.
Tickets 20 cents, round Trip.
Barge chartered for evening excursions, $50.
lf29 If
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The Washington Monument.

The preparation of plan for the strength
ening of the foundation of the Washington
monument is tedious work, and necessarily
requires considerable time. Col. Casey and
his assistant, Capt. Davis, have proceeded 50
far that, though they have not completed their
work, a general idea of the plan which they
will submit to the joint commission for their
approval can be given. Competent authOri-
ties have given the opinion that the base is not
sufficiently strong for the monument to be
completed to its proposed helght-500 feet
The recent examinations made by Col. Casey
cOrrOborate this opinion. 1t is known that the
base is perfectly able to sustain the monument
III It's present condition. The pressure now
upon the clay below is five tons to the square
foot If without in any way fixing the base
the pile should be run up to 800 feet, the pres
sure per square foot would be about eighttons
and a half. This it is unable to stand. The
plan is to so strengthen it that when 500 feet is
reached the pressure Shall remain as it now
is live tons to the foot. In order to do this
the base will be extended laterally on either
side distance to be determined by caIcula-
uons not yet completed. 1t is also
proposed to extend the base down
ward. This does not. however, mean the
undermining of the whole monument and the
downward extension of the whole base. 1t is
intended to make such extension under the
four sides near the edges, and not under the
whole base. The depth of this extension has
not yet been calculated with exactneSS Con
crete is to be used in carrying out this part OF
the plan. Although the officers are making
such. haste as can be made in a work which
requires SO much eXactness, it may be the lasi
OF August before work is commenced. The
foundation is of Potomac gneiss rock 81 feet
square, buried eight feet below the surface
which is % feet square, is IA feet. The amount
SO far expended is $23l 900, and the amour
appropriated for its completion is S250,0O0. The
monument will be finished in heavy blocks of
crystal marble from Maryland, laid in courses
of about two feet, and backed to the REQUIRED
thickness with gneiss to make the inner sur
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DECISIONS ON THE NEW ARMY BILL.-The
Attorney General, being applied to for de-
cision on the subject decides that under the
new army bill retired officers are not, as has
been claimed, entitled to allowances for fuel.
He has also decided that under the same bin
the clause authorizing the qnartermaster
active list at So per cord does not allow the
sale to them of coal at a correSpOndingly
cheap rate.
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SECRETARY EvARTs will return to the city
tomorrow.
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A FIRE desOlated the town of Catleitsburp
KY, yesterday, destroying business houses
hotels and private dwellings, aggregating
$2O0, Goo in value. Nearly the entire business
portion Of the town is DESTROYED
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STILL BALLOTING FOR GOVERNOR IN TEXAS
Specials to the Galveston Netos from Austin
reports that twenty-siX ballots have been taken
for governor without result. The last halo
StOOd-Hubbard. III; DeYine. Isl
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WE ARE SORRY that Gen. Hunton thourht
it necessary to send challenge, but we can
understand his Indignation and astonishment
when, for the first time in his life, deIibarate
attack was made upon his honesty and honor.
Rich5p0ud ,Sf0tP
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NOCABINET MEETING GTO-DAY.-There being
but two members of the Cabinet in the city no
meeting of that body was held oday.
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THEPOTTER INVESTIGATION

EUROPEAN SENSATIONS EXPLODED.
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EXCURSIONS To

CUNDAY EXCURSIONS To MARSHALL
- HALL. - Steamer ''NattanO'' -n-S
leaves 6th-st. wharf EVERY SUN - -
DAY, at $50 p. M, for Marshall @s11.
Hail. returning will arrive in Washington at 8: 30
pm. \ o pains will be spared to make these excur-
siOns quiet and agreeable. A good Band OF Md,ic
has berL engaged for the season. Fare, round
trip, 20 cents. iyl2-2m
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GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY.-Internal
revenue, sls6, 707.22: customs $551,53l37.
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Anti-Austrian Excitement in Italy.
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THE ENGAGEMENT OF Miss MINNIE STE
vENs.-Miss Stevens, the American beauty 50
We'll known in society, is to be married to
Captain Arthur Paget.-f London World
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Hy-The Louisiana democratic convention
meets in Baton Rouge August, 5,
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GENTLEMEN'S GOODS.
DEADY-MADE SHIRTS,

- GRANULATED ICED SODA.
yl6-lm Cor. 5gs and r streets,
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TIKST GRAND EXCURSION

u I
under the auspCes Of friends vi Fathers Wi8et and
Seaman, on
THURSDAY, July 25.
The large and CCmnudOUS steamer IT"
Express will leave 7th-Srreet wharf
al 7.45 q. IN. Tickets, 81. Mas.
IOat, so cents Tickets be had Of the follow
ing committee: James Fullerton, L. A. Rover. u.
CCDnel. J. J. Fuller, John +. King, ID. Br0ssnsn,
B. KOIh. A. R. COPIES. Iy17-It-
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Important Decision in a Railroad
Land Case.

Decision was rendered today at the Interior
department in the case of Nelson Duiyinott,
Which involves the question of the right of
possession of large tracts of lands granted
conditionally to the Kansas Pacific Railroad
Company. In the act of Congress, July /, 1852,
under which the lands were granted it was
provided that the land not sold within three
years should be sold to settlers under the pre-
emptlon law at sl.25 per acre, the money to be
cefted as completed In 1872 and much of the
land still remains unsold. An attempt to file
a declaratory statement upon certain lands of
the kind suggested in Kansas was denied by
a former Land Commissioner and The Acsing
Secretary OF the Interior on the ground that
the condition Ill the act is prOviS0 running
wit with the grant ran and beyond the Jurisdiction of
the Land Office. The present Commissioner
OF the Land Office sustained these rulings in
the case OF DudymOtt, and the case was ap
peaied to the Secretary of the Interior who
now reverses the decision of the Commits
sloner, and throws open the land to settlement
at lbs an acre. An elaborate decision is given,
fully reviewing the matter in, al! its phases.
tiOn inserted by Congress- which was to pre-
vent "a monopoly of indefinite duration.;' 1t
IS shown from circular, issued by the
that it was understood W bv the railrSoad pdiS that that
the lands were to be open in 1875 to settlement
at $l25 per acre. The Secretary says: "I ain
tion should have been received by the local
officers, subject, however, to the condition
that it be made to appear before final certifi,
cate issued to him that at the time his
declaratory. statement was filed for said
tracts said company had not sold or
disposed of the same and also 1.-The sale and
disposal Of lands in the condition of those ap-
piled for, if unSold at that time by said com
panv, IS clearly within the jurisdiction of
your office like other lands" "While fur
rher legislation may be advisable, it is
not absolutely necessary" Full directions are
given in the decision for the method of pro
ced!tre by the land Offices in the case of such
lands. Local offices of land districts are to
receive filings cOnditiOnaly from qualified
preemptors, and on such declaratory state
ments, are to. call upon the railroad company
to show whether the lands applied for are sold
or not If not, the declaratCry statement SHAH
be allowed subject to applicants showing full
compliance with the preemption law. It is
also suggested that separate account be
kept of the moneys arising from the sale OF
such lands in order that it may pass to the
company. The course above. suggested in
reference to such lands, will be followed in
the DudymOtt case. The decision of the Com
missioner is consequently reversed.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

O~1 |. .. o. F.-GRAND LODGE.-The
W. annual session will be held on WEDN Ec-
tIOn of officers.
jy23-2t z. Il. SWEET, e. 3.
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Telegraphfc Iuterruption


LUNNON, July 2&-An interruption in the
geographic wires between Paris and Vienna
delays the receipt of news from Eastern
EurODe ''''N'"
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n~ JUSTICES OFFICE.
HS 456 LOUISIANA AVENUE.
c: 8. BUNDY, opposite City Hall, Justice Of
the Peace. jy6-1m
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bound eastward.
AN ASPIRING COLORED GENTLEMAN of
Georgia wrote not long ago to the President
that he had labored hard to obtain for him
..plurialitieS of his precinct, and asking him
1or local situation or position among your
cabinet advisers" He Informed the PreSi
dent that he could obtain "strict recommen
daflons." that he had attended the University
OF State Tor three years, and that he is a
''.,whoesouled republican" He closes with
the request: give me your ideas upon your
circumstances of this asking" His case was
referred to one of the departments, and after
consultation with the dictionary he addressed
the secretary in letter indorSed on the out
authorities of the most hnmhest bnmie;ae taHe dne
and earnestly ask for position under your
provisions" He thanks the Secretary i'm ad-
vance kindly and loving" and adds i'please
send me your future expectations. l think
you the greatest in the world to put it upon
me. de concludes: . will awaite your re-
"aYaiteing.n '''''' Nv ~ ''-''
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The PRACTICE SHIP MAYFLowER left the
New York navy yard Saturday afternoon.
bound eastward
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-07-11

persons arrested in connection
with NcbilgeIs attempt upon Emperor
Williams life have been liberated.
Nobilgen's youngest brother was dis
charged LAST week.
"A writer in the Neps and Courier
nominates Judge ]. 3. Kershaw for
United States Senator, in place of Pat
terson, whose term of Office will expire
4th of March next.
allow are the mighty fallen." F. ].
Moses, ext Gov. of South Carolina, after
falling so low that there was none 80
mean as TO do him reverence, has now
lost the last and dearest prop to man.
His wife has sued for and obtained a
divorce, the decree having been granted
by Judge Thompson, at Sumter.
-P1rTssUEe, July 5.-The severe
thunder and rain storm yesterday, caused
great damage in Suburban District,
heavy washes occurred on the West
Pennsylvania Railroad. The wind up
set many houses and laid waist fields OF
grain. The German Lutheran Pic-Nic
on the Western Ohio Railroad, % miles
UP the Allegheny, tree fell in the party,
killing ten, and seriously iDjuring Is.
NEW YORK, July S.-The first bale
of cotton to arrive at this port this
season, was sold by auction at the Cot
ton Exchange, at noon to-day. It was
of tie quality known as middling,
and brought 2Oa cents, q considerable
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-07-11

During the counting Of the vote of
Louisiana, a colored woman named Eliza
Pinkshon was carried upon a lounge into
the rtiom where the visiting statesmen
we're assembled. She was badly beaten,
and alleged. that the Democrats had kill
ed her husband and beaten her nearly to
death for political opinions sake. This
occurrence was used to fire the Northern
heart against the people of the South,
and help keep public sentiment in a
suitable mood to allow the Presidency to
be stolen. Eliza now, swears that poll
tics had nothing to do with the difficulty,
and that the killing and beating was not
done by white men, but by a colored
enemy of her husband. She says that
her wounds we're not so serious as pre-
tended, and that she actually walked to
the place of the meeting, and that the
tale was made up for her, and she was
paid Eve hundred dollars to tell it as she
did. She is also substantiated by sew
eral other witnesses. This is the nature
Of grea. deal of the testimony which is
produced against the South. The Radi-
Gals are not content with lying on us
themselves, but actually pay others to
help them lie. The country will breathe
.freer when we get such men out of Office.
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i ~
General Grant invited certain states
men e? to visit Louisiana and Florida
pending the counting of the electoral
vote in those States, as he said IN tie in-
atsresi efe fair coasst. Certain gentlemen
$of the Republican party went out to those
States and forgot their mission SO far as
70 promise some of the supervisors and
returning board member, lucrative gov
eminent positions if they would suppress
evidence showing that those States went
Democratic. After giving their services
in this noble ~ manner to their country
they returned to THAR homes and made
out bills against the government for the
amount due them for expenses, &c. The
last Congress could not exactly compre-'
bend the situation, and declined to pay.
these gentlemen anything for the part
they took in procuring theft of the presi-
dency. They think it very stingy on the
part Of our government, and now feelthe
old adage that republics sre ungratefal."
They'are, however, comforted by secre-
tary Sherman, who promises TO get it for
them out Of the next Congress. It is,
however. poor encouragement to the Wis.
iting statesmen, Cor they no doubt realize
that Mr.. Sherman does not control the;
legislation of the nation.