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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09

Tho House Committee on the Revision of
tho Laws gave n hearing yesterday upon Rrp-
reseutative McCoid's bill ito repeal tile Legacy
and succession tax" Under the income tax
law of 1862 q tax was assessed upon all per-
sonal and real estate received by heirs
and legatces exceeding $1,000 This
tax was made lien upon real estate
until paid, and oil administrators or
trustees having charge of the settlement of
the succession of such estates were held liable
to the amount of the tax. The act remained
in force till 1870, whom it was repealed, but by
provision OF the act of repeal all taxes ac-
cruiug betwoon 1862 aud 1870, while the act
was in force, were left subject to assessment
and collection, and in 1875 circular was
issued from the Internal Revenue Department,
offering rewards TO parties who should dis
cover such unpaid taxes and give information
leading to their collection. The object of the
present bill Is to relieve innocent purchasers
Of property against which such tax-liens are
found to exist.
Representative McCoid appeared before the
committee and urged the passage of the BILL.
Ho claimed that as ten years had now
passed since the repeal Of the Income-tax
law sufficient time had been afforded the Gov
ernmCnt to collect these taxes; that in u large
number of cases scattered over the country
Of small estates tho parties interested were
ignorant of the law, and all heirs, lcgatecs, ad g.
mlnistrltor5 or trustees who ten years since
were in receipt of such estates are now
made liable for the tax, whilo innocent
purchasers Of tho property are liable to
have such liens enforced against II;
that the inducements held out to informors
had induced them to search through the pro-
bate records of the State courts to unearth
such cascs causing far greater disquietndc and
annoyance among the people than the benefit
to the country would warrant that in most
cases, while the amount realized by the Gov
ernment would DO very small, the arbitrary
enforcement of its collection would prove a
serious hardship TO the persons affected by it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09

Some time since the Senate adopted reso-
luton asking the Secretary Of the Treasury
whether any reduction in the clerical force OF
that Department could be made with adyun-
tage to the Government. To this the Secre-
tary yesterday sent reply stating that no re-
duction of clerical force can adyantageously
be mado in that Department, except, perhaps,
that some old and inurm employees might be
replaced by younger mon. The Secretary
thinks, however, that their dismissal would
be unjust, unless some provision bo made for
their old age, in recognition Of their long SER
Yice 10 tho GOYernmCnt.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
Labor Determinations.

New ORLEANS, April s,-Au uct to restrict
Tho employment of sailors and crews Of for
eign vessels from rolling cotton, handling car.
goes or laborIng on the whsrves or levee of
New Orleans beyond the end of the ships
tackle has been promulgated The net does
not apply TO tho officers or crew of foreign
vessels hailing from countries having any
treaty with the United States, contrary to tho
provisions of the act OF to any contract of
which the United States courts have any
inrisdiCtinn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
of IEcoleslnsticnl shortenmIngs

NORWICH, CONN, April Sat to.day's ses.
sion of the Providence Methodist Episcopal
conference committees were appointed to in
vestigate the charges of immortality and un-
Christian conduct preferred against Ministers
A. w. Paige, of glastonbury Conn; c. E.
Walker, of Somerset, Mass and A. L. Decring,
of Monument, Mass. Each committee consists
of thirteen delegates, and their sessions will
be secret. When the committees arrive at o
decision they will report to tho conference
their findings aud that will end the cases.
There is no likelihood that any of the un-
pleasant details will be ventilated in public
here
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
nnIIrond AcoIdonta In Colorado.

DENVER, CoL, April s.-Last night two
engines attached to an east-bound freight train
on the Denver & South Park railroad, while
ON very steep grade, became detached from
the cars, which becoming unmanagOuble ran
into the engines, throwing them down a
steep embaukmeut with i've cars piled on top,
], Hogan, engineer, was killed, and Monohan,
the other engineer, had one leg broken and tho
other dislocated. Another accident occurred
ON the same road ut Grant, An engine
Jumped the track and went into the ditch, but
no one was hurt.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
Private Land Claim Decided.

Tho Commissioner of the General Land
Oace has transmitted 70 the surveyor-General
of California for delivery to the proper parties
land claim In California known as the pueblo
lands of sonoma,n II was further ordered
that the claimant should deposit any money
duo tho United States for surveys and other
duties before the patont should DO delivered
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
CONCENTRATIONS to Gladstone,

NEW York, April Sat an anniversary
festival at the Lalayette.Avenue Presbyterian
church, Brooklyn, this evening, it was voted
TO send the following message to the Rt Hon.
w. Il. Gladstone
My congregation send hearty congratulatiol rs to
the champion of truth, the lover of peace and the
friend of America. THEODORE l.. CuYLER,
Pastor Of Laayette-Ayenuc Church.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
The wnllsinG-MatclI.

This afternoon oLeary said that Dobler's
could have no hopo Of winning, The score at
IL o'clock stood Hart d04; Dobler, 39l;
Pegram, 1887; Howard, $50; Allen, SG3; Krohne,
352; Williams, 3i5; Hunwakor, 313.
Score at l a. m,-Hart, 405; Allen, 365;
Hanwaker, 313; Howard, 375; Dobler, 39l;
Pcgram, 392; Williams, $50, and Krohnc, 1852.
Dobler is now on the traok.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
Tho rIght over tho FISHERY Award,

OTTAWA, ONT, April 5,-The House of
Commons remained in session until o'clock
this morning, debating the question of the dis
trbution among tho various provinces of the
fishery award, Sir John A. McDonald's amend
ment declares that the portion Of the fishery
award paid over to Canada constitutionally
and of right belongs to the Dominion Of Cam
ada, This amendment was carried by vote
OF 1876 to 30
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09

Tho Postmaster General yesterday suspend
ed the order prohibiting tho delivery of regis
tered letters aud the payment Of money'or-
ders to the Commonwealth Distribution Com
pnuy and the kentucky State Lottery Of Lou
isianN. The agents of these companies filed
their record yesterday, and an effort will be
made to have the United States Supreme
Court, to whom an appeal has been made, Rd
vance their cases on tho calendar and try it at
this term of the court.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
KuKIux Inyestigatinr Board.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, April s.--Gcneral
scbofeld has appointed the following named
officers as board of inquiry in the Whitaker
case, which opens at West Point tomorrow
Maj Mordeca, Captain Raymond aud Lieu.
tenant Tillman as members and Lieutenant
Scars as recorder. Lieutenant Knight has
been appointed counsel 10 advise Whitaker.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
A Murderer Resplted.

DEADwooD, d. T., April s,-Markland L.
Cout. under sentence of death for the murder
of Mrs. Collision, has been granted respite
until July 2, in order that he may take ad-
vantage of the bill now before Congress allow.
ing an appeal of criminal cases from the Terri
torial to the Supreme Court Of the United
Gtaf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
Canadian crave Kobberlss.

New York, April S-An Ottawa, Ont,
special says: "rhe citizens Of this place and
the surrounding towns are greatly excited
over the discovery that during the past week
there have been stolen no less than eight
bodies from the cemetery at Papineaudille.
The greatest Indignation prevails over the
dastardly outrage. As yet no clue has been
obtained which is likely to lead TO the apprc.
houston of the parties.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09

General Stahl, United States Consul at
Osaka, Japan, informs the Department OF
State, under date Of March 1, 1850, that an
Industrial Exhibition was opened at Osaka
on the 10Th Of February, 1850. Tho total
number of exhibitors are stated at 1000.
Thero were 5000 exhibitions OF cotton and
1000 of sugar, About forty provinces Were
represented.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
Kearney,s Caso Again Postpoued.

SAN FRANCISCO, April S.--Wnon Kearney's
case was called to-day before Judge Frcelou,
Clitus Barbour, Kearney's attorney, read an
afliiavit that the transcript from the docket
of the Police court was not IL copy of the pro.
ceedngs. After argument, the Judge decided
that the affidavit was sufficient and postponed
the cause until Saturday to enable correct
transcript.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
TIL, Rhode Island El,ctI,u.

PROVIDENCE r, l., April 8.-Complete re-
turns of tho election give Littc0ed (Rep.),
1O,095; Kimball tDem.), 1889; Howard PRO-
hib.), 5,0G2 The Senate contains 26 Republic
cans Z Democrats, and one to be elected in
this city; the House so Republicans, II Dsmo-
Gratis, and one to be chosen in this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
Emigrants at Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, April s.-The steamship Braun.
schweig, which arrived to-day from Bromen,
brought 1882 emgrant passengers tho largest
number ever landed at this port from ono
voyage. During tho passage four deaths oc-
Cured and ono birth. Nearly all the emil
grants "po Westn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09

AMSTERDAM, N. Y, April s.-The seventy
fvo.hour-tournament "go-as-you please" for the
championship modal and 5000 in gold, COM
menced at 8 p. m. yesterday. At 2 p. M.
to-day the score stood as follows Campana, So;
Dufrane, 80; Layton, 70; ODonne, 70; Coon,
80; Winn, s2i Donovan, 81; Mahonri, 62i
Kplly ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
Fight I'm Northern Mexico.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, April 9--1ntelli-
gence from chihuahua, Mexico reports n
sevon.hours' fight between herders and 1n-
dians. Two on each side were killed, nclud-
ing an Indian chief.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
Attempted wife murder aud Suicide.

SAN FRANCISCO, April s.-This morning Ed
ward p. Holm shot his wife in the breast at
her residence on Market street, aud then shot
himself behind tho right ear. Holm may re-
cover, and, though conscious, refuses to tell
why he shot his wife, from whom he had been
separated for some time.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09

The United States Consul at Cork, IN his
dispatch to the Department Of state Of
emigration from the South OF Ireland 20 tho
United States. In the last forty days" lie
says, tho number Of cmigrants TO America
from the port was s7l; in the same timo last
year II was 1928, showing I'M increase of l,54S.
There are many Irish emigrants who take
other routes and ports Of departure, About
one.half Of them have thoir expenses bono
by friends In America
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
Rappahannock Rogatta.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, April S.-Thc conn
ell of the Virginia Amateur O.rsman's Asso-
citation have fxed July for the second an
nual regatta, to DO held here on the Kappa
hammock. Crews from other States will be in
yited to contest In the races
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
suIc,do Of an Ared BrIdccroom.

BALTIMORE, April S.--John Petrie, farm
hand, aged fifty years, committed suicide by
shooting himself through the head this morn
ing in Baltimore county. He was married on
Tuesday last.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09

PoTTsvILLE, Pa, April s.-This afternoon
nm explosion occurred at Preston, No. 9 col
1iery, near Girardville, by which William
Crinago and Chris Conrad were fatally injured
and William Finn, Patrick Jefferson aud
Thomas Myers seriously injured. They were
oil miners except Conrad who was q leader.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09

New ORLEANS, April s.-A Times Dallas
(Texas) special says David Barton, prom
inent colored politician, shot aud fatally
wounded his wife and then shot and killed
himself Jealousy was the cause of the deed"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09

CHICAGO, April s.-A dispatch from Sioux
City says: About half Of the business portion
of Alta, station on the Illinois Central rail-
road, was destroyed by fire yesterday morning.
Loss on fifteen buildings $4,000; insurance,
2
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09

NEW YORK, April s.-Mrs Daniel S. Dick
inson, widow of the late United States Scna-
tor, died this morning at o'clock at the resi-
dence of hor daughter, Mrs Samuel G. Court
uey at High Bridge.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
TERSE TELEGRAPH TALES.
Tidings Transmitted Through the
Telegraph.
A Serious Engagement in Northern Mexico
Two Cases OF Wife Murder and Sui
cide--Large Arrival of Immigrants
Mt Baltimore The Outrage
mt West Point-Kenrncy's
Case Postponed.


HALIFAX, N. s., April s.-dcorgc Mason
John Wilson and David Langille, of Hancock
Island, were drowned by the capsizing Of a
boat yesterday. All leave large families.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
II RESCUED CREW.
Valuable Ship Abandoned nt Sen.

New YORK, April S.-The steamer Gellert,
Captain Kulewoen, from Hamburg, which ar
rived yesterday. reports April 4, at morn
ing, latitude Al 35, longitude 59.3S, met the
British steamer Syria, johnson, New Orleans
for Liverpool, with rudder lost, sternpost and
main discharge pipe broken, together with
other injuries, which rendered tho vessel cn-
tircly unmanagoablc. The captain camo on
board and asked to be taken in tow. Gave
them our steel ha or and took one of her
eleven.inch hawsers secured them well and
started slowly ahead. The SYRIA not boing
under control, went from ono side to the other,
which finally parted both hawsers. Finding
IL impossible to tow the vessel, signalled Cap
tain johnson to that effect. Boat, with pOr-
ton of the Syria's crew with their luggage,
then camo aboard aud soon after Captain
Johnson, who made every effort to in
duco his men or a portion of them TO re.
turn to the ship, but all refused, aud also
refused TO do duty on the Gellert in case
any of her men would volunteer to go with
him and try to save his ship. johnson then
applied TO Captain Kuhleweeu to give him
some men. Kuhlcween sent an officer aud an
engineer on board of the Syria to examine her.
They reported, in their opinion, it was not
safe to send men on board, rs tho vessel could
not possibly float much longer. Consequently
Kuhlewcen refused tho men asked for. The
Syria was then abandoned by her entire
crew except Captain johnson, who remained
on board and again asked for men to help
save the vessel which was refused. johnson
ut last, seeing tho utter uselessness OF his
remaining aboard alone, consented to come
aboard the Gellert, and all were brought tc
this port. The Syria's cargo consisted of
5000 bales of cotton and 200 tons oil cake.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
.RAVAGES OF THE FLAMES.
A Record of Serious Fires for
Yesterday.
Disastrous Counagration at Dixon, III.
Three Extensive Mills Burned-Two
Men Killed and Six others In
jurod "A Valuable Library
Consumed-ualf of Alta
station Destroyed.
Serious Fire at Dixon. Ill.

DExoN Ill, April s.-A disastrous Ere oc-
CURED here last night, breaking out in Thomp-
sou & Co.'s mill about / Il. M, and before t
was got under control burned Becker & I'M
dcrwoods mill, s. c. Els g. Co.'s flax mill,
and somo minor buildings. Loss 1900 00O
ono.third insured. Ezra Becker, son of IL. u.
Becker, and William Schum, clerk In a drug
store, were killed; William Rink had both
arms broken, and C. P Lint, Patrick Duffy,
Orville Anderson, W. w. Vaun and Frank
Gulzonburger were all badly injured during
the conaagration
The fire was discovered In tho upper story
of Thompson & Co.'S MILL and before II could
be arrested all the extensive manufacturing
interests on the north side of the main race,
including Becker & Underwood's mill, Sceels
g. Co.'s fax mill and Thomas Baldwin's flour
ing mill, were entirely consumed. At ono
time all of the manufactures on the south side
were in imminent peril, Colonel Dement'S
plow shop and foundry being OH fire, but by
the timely arrival of the fire department of
Amboy to assist tho local department tho fire
was got under control. Ezra Becker and WILL
lam Schum were killed by the falling Of O
wall, and their bodies have been recovered.
None of the others injured are likely to die.
CHICAGO. April s.--The Inter OcednS special
says the loss of life was occasoned by ter
rife explosion which occurred at 9 o'clock
and threw down wall, scattering fire in
every direction, and hurling several firemen
who were upon the roof of Becker's mill into
the mill race. Of these all but Ezra Becker
and William Schum escaped. The others who
were assisting the flremen were burned,
bruised and terribly mutilated by the falling
walls
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
valuable Library burned.

NEWARK, n. j., April s.-The residence
of Mr.. George Letherbridgo, at Llcwellyn
Park was destroyed by fire at 8 o'clock this
Tho contents, with the exception
of portion of the parlor furniture, wero also
destroyed. A valuable library of 1000 vol
umes was burned. The fire originated In the
second story. Loss, $4,000; insured in New
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09

TERRE HAUTE, IND, April S.-Thc Touring
mill of Cook & Abbott, at Lockport was
totally destroyed by an incendiary fire last
night. Loss, $lS,O00 insurance. $1,000.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09

Progress of tho Southern Pacific Railroad
Tsp eclal dispatch TO THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
END OF TRACK, s. 2. X. r.,
ARIZONA, April T. 1880.
Laid $500 feet Of track yesterday.
April 8, 1880.
Laid $500 feet of track yesterday.
]. II. STRoBRIDGE
Chief of Construction.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-09
LOUDON COUNTY.

RICHMOND, VA, April 7, 1880
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-07-29

Soda Water, Ginger Ale, and Mead,
cool and refreshing at Pulford's.
NEW glassware very cheap, a! c.
Hendra's.
BUSTlNGs at reduced prices at
Deliers
THE best brands of cigars always
on hand at Spratlers.
THE comforting "Infant" cigar can
be found at C. Hendra's.
FINEST Sugar Cured Hams in the
market at Teasdale d Brewers.
DO not fail to try those cooling
drinks from the Arctic Fountain at
Pulfords.
THE most elegantly desired glass
ware in the market can be found at
Chas. Hendras.
Sewing machine needles, oils, and
the various extras kept for sale by
We'll, opposite Pulford's.
It's the verdict of every veteran
smoker that Mulhairn's pew cigar
can't be beat.
THOSE invisible hair pins at Mrs.
Campbell's are just what the ladies
have long sought.
Don't do it-pay 80 cents for fire.
proof kerosene when you can get it
at E. Osborne's for rs cts per gal.
C. II. James has just received a
new stock of silver-ware, which is
superb. Call and see the display.
ALL the popular brands of plug
tobaccos at Teasdale & Brewers.
To pay 35 cents per gallon for
double strength vinegar when you
can get it at Kinne's for 25 cents is
all folly.
DELLER's is the only place in the
city that sells the celluloid collars
and cuffs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-07-29
Stray Taken Up.

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
that on the oath day of May, 1880. two steers
about one year old, red and white color, with
artificial marks on ear of each, the owner of
which is unknown, strayed upon land owned
by me, and on which reside, to.wit the n
w Il of w Il of sec. %, town ), range l.,
East, in the town of Mifflin and county Of
Iowa, and was then foUnd and taken up by
me. WILLIAM DOERlNG.
Dated this 3lst day OF May, 1880. 2Sw4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-07-29
800 ACRES FARM FOR SALE.
M Sec. 33, Il. 5, R l E.

One of the best farms in the State lately occu-
pied by John X. Jones, one mile west from the
village of Mifilin and one mile East from the
Galena Il Tomah railroad. Large house and
plenty of barn room--260 acres under plow 60
acres in pasture y timber. splendid Spring
branch running through the east half (pasture
parU that never drys III summer nor freezes in
winter. one hundred acres seeded to clover this
Spring-si0.00 per acre q cash q in one year Il
u in two years at 7per ct, per anum Apply to
J. b. d G. r. MoFFETT
% Mineral Point. Wis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-07-29
Farm. tor Sale.
TCoRREc7pD WEEkLv.l

The undersigned offers for sale his farm,
consisting of about % acres. Said farm is
situated about one and half miles northeast
OF the city of Mineral Point. Between 30 and
60 acres under cultivation, the balance hay
meadow and young timber VIII be sold
at bargain. For further particulars enquire
of r. b. TREGILGUS.
Dated June LIST 1880. 23-tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-07-29
Pure Bred Poultry.

For fr5t-claSS Plymouth Rocks, apply to Ric}1-
ard Hoare. Three yards, eggs $50 per Is Si.00
per e. 60 per cent. hatch guaranteed. orders
lett at Dawes, Toay Bros or Jos PridcauXs
stores win be promptly attended to. Money must
accompany all orders. For high-clasS, Dark
BrahmaS apply to Jas. 4 Hoare. Mineral Point,
Iowa County, Wis, Yards one mile south Of NJ.
+ Church. Call and see us.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-07-29
-----I--Il-7- 7----777 = - : =
.IT7ORN EYS.
ohm r. Jones,


a. TT &c Arthur.
4 TTORNEN AT LAW. Mineral Point Wa. OF
"A Ice over r, Aliens store, opposite City Hall.
pSuB
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-01-08
Rather stupid.

The Bangor (Me.) Commercial
says: The stupidest man in the
State is farmland near Lebanon.
He was hired to plow ten-acre field,
and his boss, wishing him to draw a
straight furrow, directed his atten-
ton to cow grazing right opposite.
telling him to drive directly toward
that cow. He started his horses, and
the farmers attention was drawn to
something else. In short time he
looked around to see what the hired
man was doing. The COW had left
her place and was walking around in
the field, and the hired man following
her, drawing zig-zag furrow all
over the field. @9 le--.
This reminds US of the story Of an
other Maine skipper, who pointed
out to an ancient darkey, whose trick
it was at the helm, certain star TO
steer by. In lufting TO meet q squall
that came up rather savagely, the old
darkey lost sight of his star. He
hurriedly aroused the skipper. shout
ing, "Gimme anoder star. capting;
Hse done sailed past dat fust ene:"