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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-11
THE PnILH4RMoNIC SOCIETY.

Annual Meeting and Election Of OHicors.
The annual meeting Of the Philharmonic society
for election of officers was held last night at tho
congregational church, Mr.. Prince, vice president,
In tho chair. The report of the president for the
past year was read aud accepted by tho society.
The following is short summary OF It; Number
OF passive members for the year, l2l; active mem-
bers, no. average attendance Of active members ot
rehearsals and concerts, So, or about eighty per
cent. The treRsurers report was read and referred
TO an auditing committee appointed by the chair,
II shows the society 10 have been In debt SS5l,2S at
the end Of the last musical year, This debt was
reduced to SALES by the proceeds Of two eNcur-
sIuns given during the summer At present tho
debt OF the society Is fOO7.l6 This viii, however,
be reduced to about 500 when the full returns
report was read and referred to the same auditing
committee.
Tho librarians report was read and accepted by
the society II places the value OF books belong-
ing 10 the society at S1Oil1 or more than enough
to Oftet the entire debt
ON motion Of Mr.. Taylor the society proceeded
TO election Of officers, with the following result:
President, MIR. Middleton; vice president. Captain
Prince; secretary MIR, Il. RiChenDach; treasurer,
Captain Pratt directors, MIR. Taylor, Mr.. Frazier,
aud Or. Winters The election OF leader caused n
great deal Of discussion among the members, and
very close vote was anticipated, Mr. Gloetzner
twenty for Professor Caulield The consideration
of amendments to the bylaws was indefinitely
postponed, A motion to elect an organist was
laid on the table for future consideration.
The meeting adjourned at lolJ subject to call OF
the president.
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Associated Press Report.l

CHICAGO, May l0.-When Mr.. Singer, chairman
of the Cook county republican convention, called
the convention to order at Farwell hall this morn
ing a scene of the widest confusion ensued, fol-
lowed by q bolt of the Grant supporters Mr. Singer
claimed the right to nominate n temporary chair
man, which was followed by cries of Nor "Neverl"
and shouts of Anthony, Anthony" A delegate
put the question, and Mr. Anthony was declared
chairman.
Mr. Singer held his, ground, and crowds gath
cred on the stage, pushing and shaking their fists
until the police, under Lieutenant Byrne, came for
ward and separated the excited delegates. Both
Mr. Singer and Mr.. Anthony insisted on their rights
and put questions to the convention at the same
time.
Mr. Anthony declared his secretary elected and
Mr. Singer nominated, and declared Mr. Strickland
elected chairman. Mr.. Anthony appointed com
mttee on credentials, aud while the credentials
were being handed to the secretary the Grant dele.
gates arose aud shouted their protest.
Mr.. Anthony called on Lieutenant Byrne to clear
the alsles and protect the legitimate delegates.
convention adjourned 10 the club.room Of the
Palmer house and quit the hall, followed by about
seventyvc delegates who left their credentials in
the hands Of the secretary appointed by Mr. An
thony.
Arriving at the Palmer, tho Grant delegates pro-
ceeded to organize separate convention. A com.
mittee on credentials was appointed. and during
their retirement addresses were made announcing
the organization at the hall us riot.
Both conventions are now IN session, and both
are determined to send full delegates to the state
Amer Inc report of the committee on credentials
appointed by the anti-Grunt convention OF Farwell
hall, the roll was called resulting as follows:
WGshburne, 904 delegates; Blaine, 53l@; Grant as
present 81 Grant delegates being given us the Official
humber of those who had voted.
Three delegates from each of the senatorial dis
tricts appointed TO select delegates TO the state
convention, and resolution was passed instruct.
ing them to select jS of Cook cOunty's % In fuvor
of Washburnc, and 81 In favor of Blaine.
The convention at tho Palmer house elected q
solid delegation of 81 Grant men.
The antl.GrGnt convention at Farwell hall. after
ratilying the selection Of delegates to Springfield
ag m oh ftol
district aud appointing committee to prepare
evidence In regard 10 the constitution and acts OF
the convention, adjourned. Tie delegation stands
--Washburne, 49, and Blaine, "a, all anti-Grant.
Tho Grant convention at the Palmer house hay
Ing filled up Its representation by appointment by
districts aud wards, selected solid Grant dele
CATION to Springfield and having appointed com
mittee to prepare an address setting forth the Or
ganization Of the convention II adjourned.
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deficiency in Pension Appropriations.

The secretary of the interior transmitted 10 the
senate yesterday letter from Commissioner Of
Pensions Bentley. explaining why his previous es-
Inmates for arrears and army and navy pensions
which were submitted by the secretary of the in
terror on March 3, were Insufficient
Mr. Bentley, in his letter, says that the observa-
lons of the two months which have iuteryened
since his former estimate was made render 1t GER
tain those estimates are inadequate, and in order to
provide for the payment of the pensions which
will fall due prior, to July l, it mmst be con
sideraby increased. The revised estimates
which he submits nre as follows For
army pensions SS50000O; for navy pensions
s225OOO; for pay and allowance, SIS 900; total
SS7iOG01 which is an increase of S2OS5,OGO over
his estimate of March 5. The commissioner In his
letter also invites attention 10 the condition of the
appropriation made March 5, 1879, for the payment
OF arrears of pensions. He says the estimates upon
which that appropriation was made set down the
probable number of pensioners entitled TO funds
from this appropriation at $4,000. Down to April
SO ~ 65S claims have been allowed the payment of
which leaves II balance of sl,499iH. This unex-
pended balance, the commissioner says, leaves SO
small margin to cover errors In the estimates that
he deems 1t prudent, in order that there may not
occur any suspension Of payments because of n
lack of available funds, to recommend an addi-
tional appropriation of 100000 for arrears OF pen
SiOns,
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BRApFoRp, Pa, May 10.-One 5000 barrel iron
tank of Mcleod & Morrison and % OOO,barrel iron
tank of the united pipe line at Rxiord, are still
burning furously. At II o'clock this morning
one tank boiled over and set second % 5OOObarrel
iron tank of. the united line in flames. There arc
two other tanks Of similar dimensions belonging
to the Tide Water Pipe Line company, located
short distance further down the valley which can
not escape destruction this afternoon or tonight
The heat Is so intense that II repes the wOrkmcn
In digging trenches or building dams. No other
property is located In the immediate vicinity OF
the burning tanks, and unless high winds prevail
the flames can be confined TO the oil tanks. The
loss on the oil does not fall on any individual or
corporatOn but is borne by general average
assessment on all the patrons Of the pipe lines. No
further property was destroyed in RiNtord besides
the eighty buildings reported last night.
The loss there is estimated at $4,000 with light
insurance. Several dangerous hres are now raging
in the woods near Barnum city and Codeyille OIL
property Ia thckly located through the forests in
those sections both OF which are Twelve miles from
Bradford. As yet little property has been destroyed
at either place Four hundred men are fighting
the flames near Coleyille and a large number near
Darnum. Stout breeZeB are blowing, and tho
woods IN every direction are dry as timber. making
the peril very great, Rain would be received as
god.send, and is the only means Of completely
subduing the forest fires.
There are indications OF rain now, and they arc
hailed with delight.
BRADFoRD PA, May 10-O p. m.--The situation
at the tanks of the burning oil at RiXtOrd is un-
changed but the oil In some tanks is being rapidly
drawn oil,
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THE LATE ID. W. MIDDLETON.
An omcial Tribute to His Memory.

In the United states supreme court yesterday
Mr.. ChieEJustcc Waite announced the following
order.
ut is hereby ordered that James Hall McKenncy
be appointed clerk OF this court In the place Of
Daniel Wesley Middleton deceased, aud that he
forthwith take the oath of Office and give bond
conditional according to law
I'm this connection we cannot refrain from giving
expression to our high regnrd for the personal aud
official character OF MIR. Middleton. His hand
writing first appears on the records OF the court
under date Of the Tth Of February, A. ID. 1926.
From that day until his death he was without in
terruption actively engaged I'm the business Of the
Office TO which his successor has Just been appoint
ed, and even q whisper Of complaint against him
IN any particular has never reached our ears.
Three chief justices Of the court and eighteen as
sQclatc justices have died since his service began.
lie was Il most accomplished officer courteous in
manner, digni1cd In department, faithful to every
duty, and never unmindnnl of the confidential
relations he had with the court We sincerely
mourn his loSs, both MS an officer and friend and
direct that this testimonial be entered on the rec
ords Of tile court and copy transmitted to his
widow, IN token Of our respect for the memory OF
him that IS gone aud Our sympathy for his family
In their uiiliciOn -
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Nnu NnrI, Mnrll,a Enir.

NEW YoRK, May lo-The local commissioners of
the worlds fair are now busy engaged IN procur-
ing necessary state legislation for the holding Of
the exhibition. To-day three bills were dispatched
to Albany. ono asking for joint resolution ap.
proving the exhibition and pledging the state to
forward the enterprise in every possible way, one
applying for powers TO be vested In the commits.
soners TO acquire lands necessary to the holding
OF tho exhibition bylease purchase otherwise,
such lands to be exempt from taxation during the
period they arc held by the commissioners, and
ono providing that all goods in transit to the state
should be exempt from seizure. The commission
ers apprchend no objection to these measures.
lures to help forward the scheme The commits
sioners are already almost overwhelmed with cor
reSpondencc, and applications for space nre con-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-11

Lieutenant Pratt, U. s, A., in charge of the In.
dian school at Carlisle, Pa, is in the city looking
after the interests of his proteges, lie states that
there are l76 children 4S of whom are girls at the
school who are making rapid strides In perlecting
themselves at study and useful trades. No Greek
Latin or other foreign languages drilled into
them, but the foundation for good English edu-
cation is laid and they are taught trades which
MED emphatcally that any children are in the
school against their own or their parents wishes,
and quoted case IN when some girls after going
go back and were allowed to do so. There are ac-
commodations at Carlisle for 200 children, and an
effort will be made to recruit the school up to the
limit,
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Terrible Boiler E,plos,on.

SYRACUSE, N Y, May 1O.-A terrible accident oc-
CURED at Rome, N Y, at half-past this morning
occasioning great loss of life. On the starting of
the engine of the Merchant iron mill one OF the
boilers burst killing Jason C. Farr, William Fran.
els. Rueben Davis and Joseph Bessock and prob
ably fatally wounding Adam Briesendierfcr The
following men were injured Louis Bessock, three
ribs broken: Fred Bcssock, body crushed; Ben
Wilson, arm broken, and Charles S. Baker bruised.
Many Others were slightly injured, all employees OF
the above. named mill The mill was badly
wrecked. The exploded boiler was raised from its
foundation, and in its flight crushed through ono
heavy iron chimney, also one heavy brick chimney
and landed about 400 feet from the mill Owing TO
the early hour only part of the employees were on
fearful. About $50 men are thrown out of employ.
ment,
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wind, LIehtning and Flre.

C1ScISNATI, May l0.-During severe thunder
storm at Union city, Ind this afternoon the agri-
cultural works of ]. 4. Hartscll, q planning mill
owned by Anderson and the spoke and hub factory
of s. s. Carter the butter tub factory of Hook
Bros. and number Of other buildings were blown
was carried a distance of 200 yards by the wind
Near Wtst Jefferson Ohio, the lightning struck
the barn of Jacob High, burning II and contents
and killing Henry Davis.
A special to the Commercial from Akron Ohio,
says boy this evening dropped lamp in George
4. Eberhardt IL Co.'S manufacturing saddlery and
harness hardware establishment from which the
building and contents were destroyed. Loss be-
tween S3O,0C0 and $4,000; insurance, $4,000
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-11
Death Of an Eminent Editor.

The Hon. George Brown, of Toronto Canada
editor of the Globe, aud a statesman of more than
ordinary power and influence in the dominion
died at his residence on Wednesday evening last
on the 25lh ultimo he was shot by discharged
engineer, who had been in his employ, and
wounded in the thigh. He had been unconscious
much of the time siuce he was wounded, but on
Wednesday evening last Mr.. Brown recovered con.
sciousness for n short time and called for his FAM
ily, all the members OF which he recognized and
comversed with lie said that lie knew he was dy
ing, and that lie felt sorry as ho had affairs con-
ncced with the GiCbe and Bow park which were
still unsettled, but that he humby bowed to the
will OF the Almighty. He then offered up prayer
In most fervcnt manner, after which he asked his
family to sing Rock of Ages" This was done, and
while the hymn WAS being sung he fell asleep,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-11
Tho Donovan-uoo,,e prize-Fiebt

BUFFALO, N. Y. May 1O.-This city is alive with
sporting men in anticipation Of prize-fght which
Is expected to take place tomorrow. Their OBJ
Jectiye point is generally supposed to be Long
point, Canada. A boat left here tonight with a
large number of the sporting fraternity on board,
bound for Erie, Pa, where they are expected to
take Donovan on at daylight. The midnight west
ern train will take large number of passengers to
for Erie is simply ruse on the part Of those en-
gagged in the match; that they will return TO this
city at daylight and that the battle will be fought
near Navy island.
TORONTO ONT, May 1O.--A large number of
roughs left the city to-day for Buffalo to be on
hand TO witness the prizc-hght between Rookie and
Donovan, which takes place at Port Dover to.
morrow. The fight will probably be stopped by the
nOliCc.
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Methodist General Conference.

CIScISSATI, May 10.--At the session of the
methodist general conference to day memorials
were presented advocating the election of bishop
for Liberia to be located in that republic; the
election of colored bishop; tho election of a
German bishop, whose episcopal works should not
however, be restricted to German churches. A
methodist episcopal church and thanking the
committee of revision was adopted by nearly a
instead of voting as usual by uplifting hands
Bishops Doggett and McTycire OF the methodist
episcopal church south. were introduced MS fra
ternal delegates and received with the customary
courtesy by the conference. A resolution approv-
ing the conduct of Mrs, President Hayes in uphold
ing temperance principles IN the presidential
household was adopted by standing vote.
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ing from prominent Illinois republican:
CHICAGO, May 10, 1880.
Reports from various counties up to Tonight
show that Grant will have a clear majority at
Springfield over both Blaine aud Washburnc, Civ
ing them Cook county, OF which, however, Grant
will get at least tifly.hvo.
Especial Dispatch to THB NATioSAL REPUnLIcAS.l !
CHICAGO, May 10.
In pursuance OF q studied purpose on the part Of
the Blaine managers here. as was indicated in a
dispatch sent last evening by Mr. Farwell to the
Washington Blaine headquarters, the county con-
vontion to day split In twain and two sets of dele
gates to the state convention is the result. The
Blaine and Washburne men united and violated
the long.established usage of the party, which
secures to each ward the right to name
the delegates to be appointed to the state
convention from those localities by taking
this privilege into their own hands, thus CONTROL.
ing the appointment Of all the delegates by tramp
ling usage under foot and taking charge of the
whole matter This virtually DISTINGUISHED that
portion of the county known as the second con
gressional district, which is represented by Hon
George K. Davis and which Is constituted of wards
seven to fourteen, inclusive of the city of Chicago
This is the strong Grant portion of the county and
was entitled to Grant delegates. The friends of GEN
eral Grant protested against this strange proceed
ing, but 10 no effect. The outrage had been deter
mined upon, aud, high-handed as it was. II must
be carried ont, as had been promised by Mr.. Far
we'll TO his masters in Washington.
9 Had usage been followed Grant would have had
9S delegates to the state conventions; Blaine, 10;
washburne, 81. To this usage the Grant men
would have yielded, and all trouble would have
been avoided .Ha
When 1t was discovered by the friends OF Grant
that portion Of the county was 10 be disfrnn.
chised by most shameless wrong in violation of
all usage and right, the Grant delegates withdrew
and repaired to the club.room at the Palmer house
where they organized convention and proceeded
TO appoint delegates to the State convention
in accordance with precedent This Is the
honest delegation and It will be admitted
10 seats In the state convention. Both conventions
have adjourned. Farwell and Hesslng divided
the entire delegation between Blaine and Wash.
burne. The Grant convention appointed ninety
two delegates for Graut, which secures the state
beyond peradventure.
As the case now stands the question OF regularity
and admission will be submitted to the state con-
yenton. As to the composition Of that body there
as elected, without counting Cook county
the lowest estimate by Grant men claims
295 for Grant, li for Blaine, and 20 fol
Washburne. There still remain l2l to be
elected Of which Grant men claim 65.
majority OF the state convention will be 347 Shoult
Grant carry 65 delegates therefore of thost
yet to be elected he will have $50 votes In the stat,
convention, which would be thirteen more thar
enough, even If Cook county be counted solidlS
against him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-11

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, May lO.-The republican
convention OF the first congressional district was
held in this city to-day. The proceedings were
harmonious Hon. H. Bsbee, jr., was renominated
for congress, receiving slXty-two votes 10 eleven
for L. q. Dennis Resolutions were unanimously
passed requesting the state convention which
meets At Gainesville Wednesday, to instruct the
delegates TO the Chicago convention 10 vote for
Grant and Settle so long MS they before the
venton 0s candidates, or until the vote Of the del
egation is necessary to make nomination unani-
nous.
PENSACOLA. FLA, May 10.-The revenue cutter
Dix stopped here yesterday under orders for Key
West. The vessel was boarded by delegation Of
the republican convention at Gainesville, Fla bnt
the captain decided that under his orders he could
waited for this o.tAtion, found il necessary
to charter a special train in order 70 reach Gaines
willie in time
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PERILS OFTITE RAIL.
An Express Train wrecked.

UTICA, N. Y, May 1O-The special Chicago ex-
press, which left New York at 1880 o'clock to-day,
was wrecked at 81. Johnsonvile at O'clock five
passenger coaches jumping the track. The Gcci-
dent was caused by defective switch. The ouly
passenger injured was Mrs Mary Mitchell, Of
Norwich, Chcnnngo county, who received slight
bruise on the face. Engineer Rickard was cut
about the head, but not seriously, Fireman Hughes
was uuhurt Mail.Ogcnts Palmer, of Syracuse, and
Salisbury, of Chautauqua county, were bruised
slightly about the legs BaggagemGn Garner was
thrown out Of the car, but not hurt Brakeman
Charles Coppins, Of Syracuse, was thrown from
the train, and received two compound fractures Of
his right leg which may have to be Gmputated;
Conductor Chaeles Berram, OF Syracuse, was
pitched from one car TO another, but escaped unl-
jurod. Some of the passengers got out of the
overturned cars through the windows.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-11

third meeting was held at No $40 G street
northwest last evening in behalf Of the movement
for All international convention, TO be held in this
city in 1853 to settle upon basis of peace Grbira-
tlon OF all differences between any Of the civilized
nations Of the earth, as permanent substitute for
the arblrament of arms. The meeting was re-
lably informed that persons of position and infli-
ence In most of the civilized nations OF the world
convention on the part OF their respective coun-
tries. At the conclusion Of some interesting delib-
the hot weather, with tho understanding that an
active campaign will be opened again early in the
foil
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-11

The senate IN executive session yesterday con-
firned the following nominations
To be census Observation-Disclosures Bodlne for
the fourth district Of New York; Alyah A. Knight
for the district of Florida.
Edward l.. Johnston OF Colorado TO be United
States district attorney for the district OF Colorado
Orange FerriSs, of Now York. 10 be second
auditor OF the treasury.
To be postmAsters-CharlesT I. Jackson, at Goshen
n, y. Elijah W. Guernsey, at Ellenville, N. ".
Daniel ChOate, at San Diego, Cali Ernestne sterne
at Jefferson, Texas; James McGhee at Cawkes
city, Kan; Littleton S. Crum, at Oswego, Kan
ARMY promotions-First Lioutenapi g. r.. Scars
to be captain; Second-Lieutenant w, l.. Fisk to be
first lieutenant in corps Of engineers: Second
Lieutenant II. Il. Thompson to be first lieutenant
sixth regiment Of infantry.
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pronosea Ecumen,ca, oou,c,,.

CINCINNATI May l0.-Representatives OF the vari.
Gus branches of the methodist church here to con.
slider the subject oil rholdlng an ecumencal council
of mcthodism have submitted plan to all who
are interested. and II Is now fixed that such
council be held at at the city road chapel, London,
ternned to have 400 delegates-900 from the
United States and 200 from Great Britain and other
places. Bishop Simpson was selected as chairman
ofthc western section and Bishop McTyeire of the
NJ Il. church south, yice-charinan. Bishop Peck
named General C. b. Fish, of ST. Louis and A. G..
George, OF West Virginia, us delegates.
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A correspondent of the Louisville Courier,Jo,raal
writes as follows.
"A few days since was shown circular letter
from Colonel II. NJ. Kelly to Mr.. Logan Mckee
gate 10 the late Louisville republican convention
and now dcegte to the Chicago convention, In
which the question was asked who his first, second
ana third choice for president was, only for mat
ter ofnews,' Mr.. Mckee replied, Grant first, the
nominee second, and, 10 the third, none what
Mr.. McKe0by the reception ofR letter from Commits,
bioner Green d. Raum, saying; BY direction Of
the Hon. secretary OF the treasury you are relieved
of your appointment as United States Storekeeper
and directed 70 turn over your keys. papers, ETC.,
TO Secretary Swope,"