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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
Additional Court Rooms and Onices
Wanted.

Tho Justices of the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia have transmitted q
communication to tho House District Com
mittee. showing the urgent necessity of
making additional accommodations for tho
court and its officers The Supreme court
now consists Of the Court in General Term,
Circuit court, two divisions, Equity, Orphans,
Criminal, aud the Court In Admiralty. For
the accommodation of these tribunals there
exists In the City Hall but two chambers suit
able In size for the sessions of the courts hold
ing Jury trials, and these chambers are indif-
forontly supplied with jury rooms and requi.
site offices, and from their peculiar location
are used necessarily Ms thoroughfares of COM
muuicutiOn between different parts of tho
building A third courtroom has been fitted
up on the second story, in which another jury
term Is poorly accommodated and tho consul
tation room has been given up by the judges
for the sessions of the Equity court,
But Ia default of any place whatever for hold
ing the general term within the building, with
tho assent Of the Attorney. General a room
outside has been rented for its sessions, which
II some distance from the courthouse The
Offices used by the clerk and other court obi
cials are crowded and unsafe, and the only
available room which can be used by the
Judges for consultation is altogether insult
able for the purpose, The judges feel that the
continuance of tho existing state Of affairs
is incompatible with efficient administration
of tho courts, its comfort and the convenience
of its officers aud the security of tho public
records. They express the belief that the de.
sired relief might be obtained by tho erection
of projected wing with covered passage
on the north side Of the present building,
forming au independent communication be-
tween the different courts and offices. Mr.,
Architect Clark has prepared a sketch EN-.
.bodying these ideas, and the judges urge the
committee to take measures to procure the
requisite appropriation fox the purpose with
out delay
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
The grow Tragedy.

AVER, MASS, Jan. 21.-Stearns K. Abbott.
hard character and former .iail.bird, has
now been almost positively identified as the
tramp who murdered Mrs Crew, ut Groton, last
Saturday. His arrest will probably follow, as
his whereabouts are known.
NORWICH, Conn, Jan. 2l.-A tramp, giving
the name of John III. johnson, was arrested
here tonight as the supposed outrager and
murderer of Mrs. Grow, at Groton, on Satur.
day last.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
Nominations.

The President sent the following nomina.
tions to the Senate yesterday:
Edward s. Wheat, TO be United States Mar
shall for the Middle district Of Tennessee; Nor
ris c. Russell, to be Register of the Land Office
at Duluth, MINI.
Postmasters-Theron T. Carter, at Adams,
Y. Y; William ID. Miner, at Warsaw, n. ";
Robert G. Staples, at Portsmouth, Va; William
Billings, at Victoria, Tex; Robert V. Bogcrt
at Beaver Dam, Wis., Miss Lee II. Ranole, at
Oxford, Miss; Robert w. Fit2hugb, at Natchez,
Miss.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
Who I,Irr. nnnse RecentIon.

The reception given by the ladies at the
Riggs House last evening WAS the scene Of u
large and fashionable gathering who entered
into tho pleasures Of the evening with cost
aud the fun continued until carly morning
warned them that rest was necessary, The
large dlnIngroom was given up to the dancers
and about midnight Mine Host Spohord served
- beautiful collation., to which ample justice
was done,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
The Sabine River Bridge.

LAKE CHARLES, La, Jan. 21.-South Louis.
lana and Texas were united by rail yesterday
at s m. Captain William Via, engineer in
charge of construction of the Sabine aud Cal
casiu river iron bridges of the Louisiana West.
em railway, conducted the locomotive and
cars across the Sabine river bridge from the
Texas to tho Louisiana side. Cars will he
running from Houston, Tex, to Lake Charos,
La, before the last of February. Orange, fig
peach and plum trees are budding, and straw.
berries are In blossom here
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
Copper Manufacturers, Association

BALTIMORE, Jan. 21.--The annual meeting
of the Association of Copper Manufacturers in
the United States was held In this city to-day.
II was resolved to advance the price two cents
per pound on all manufactures of sheet.copper.
Tho officers for the eusuing year were elected
as follows George A. Pope, of Baltimore,
president Joshua Henrick, of New York, vice.
president, and w. II. Matthews, of New Bed
ford secretary aud treasurer. The annual
banquet took place tonight.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
The Telegraph COMPANIES, War.

CHICAGO Jan. 21.-The recent attempt by
the American Union Telegraph Company in
the courts to procure the Great Western tee.
graph lines now held by the Western Union
having failed, an amicable settlement of the
matter between the two companies has been
concluded. Under this arrangement the
property Is turned over by the Western Union
Company in its present condition, excepting
the railroad line on the Nebraska railway,
which is retained by the Western Union.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
Winter wheat sown in Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Jan. 21.-Advance sheets
from the crop report Of the State board of agri-
culture show that the winter wheat acreage
now sown in Illinois is 1855, ,S26, or twenty
five per cent. greater than last year, and con
siderably larger than the acreage of any pre-
coding year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
The seronade to General Garfield.

Pursuant to u call, meeting of the Ohio
Republicans was held last night at Fentou
Hall. Slr. NJ. d. Months was called to the
chair and Nh. j. Q Kern was chosen secretary.
All the arrangements were completed for the
serenade to Hon. james A. Garfield, at his
residence, tonight. The meeting was then
adjourned subject to call by the secretary
through the papers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22

Albany, Jan. 21.-About thirty porsons b.
tended the Kelly conference here tonight.
Resolutions were adopted declaring that the
Democratic party in the State can only become
united by avoiding tho causes which led to the
division IN tho last election and affirming the
right of Democrats TO reject the nomination
by party of II candidate offensive to a con-
siderable body Of the party. The executive
committee was instructed to call State con
vcntion to appoint delegates to the National
convention,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
Parnell In Indiana.

INDIANAPoLIs, Jan. 21.-Mr. Parnell arrived
here to-day, aud was met by committee
headed by Ex-Governor Williams. Delegations
from other cities waited upon Mr.. Parnel dur.
ing the afternoon, and largely attended
meeting was held in the Grand Opera House
tonight.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22

is known MS the Snyder liquor case, SC. The
judge declared that they should be ruled to
show cause why they should not be stricken
from the roll of attorneys. Messrs Stcincman
g. Hensel denied the authority of the court to
require them to answer rs attorneys for their
editorial criticisms. The matter comes up
again tomorrow.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22

New YORK, Jan. 21.-Commodoro Homer
Q. Blake, of the United States Navy, died to-
day at his residence in East Thirty.second
street, after brief illness, caused by malarial
disease contracted during tho war and in his
recent cruise with the Asiatic squadron,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
Bank Raided by burglars.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 21.-A Henderson, Ky,
dispatch to the Enquirer says party of burg.
lars entered the Morganfeld, Ky National
Bank last night, and after blowing the safe.
door off, secured 1900 In silver, but failed to
open the hurglar.prooflock, They escaped after
stealing several hOrses
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
MISSISSIPPI.
Senator Bruce's Successor Nominated.

Senator Bruce's Successor Nominated.
JACKSON, Jan. 21..-The long struggle of the
Democratic caucus to nominate United States
Senator to succeed Bruce terminated tonight.
The forty-eighth ballot stood Barksdale 49,
George, As; Singleton, 80; scattering, A. Mr..
Barksdae then withdrew. The forty-nintl
ballot resulted: George, 20; Singleton, so:
scattering, 4. The nomination of George was
declared unanimous.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
The Springer Heirs.

ST.. Louis, Jan. 21.--The Springer heirs ap.
pointed a committee to-day to visit Whining
ton, Del, and make an examination of affairs
touching their claim aud subscribed several
hundred dollars to defray the expenses of the
Investigation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
Found Murdered ON the Prairie.

WICHITA, KAN, Jan. 21.-This morning
George Duncan, living in Ohio township, in
this county, was found on the prairie near his
home with his throat cat Little doubt is en-
tertained of his being mnrderel.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
Three Men Shot by n Constable.

DENVER, Col, Jan. 21.-At Alpine on Mon.
day night three miners named Pickett, Louch
ana Jennison, formerly of Pittsburg, Pa, re.
sisted arrest and were shot by Constable Stan.
ton. Pickett was instantly killed aud the
two others fatally wounded. The trouble orig
iginatcd about girl IN dance house.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
Pennsylvania Bribery Cases.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 21.--By an understand
ing reached by counsel the bribery cases wero
to-day postponed TO an adjourned term of the
court to commence on tho second Monday in
May, without further delay by either side
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
Fatal shouting ARRAY.

NEWPORT, KY, Jan, 2l.-Jacob Goyer was
shot and fatally wounded to-day by Jacob
Lickert, the parties having had an alteration
growing out of quarrel between their chill
drCn. Lickert has disappeared
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
A Lincoln Relic Recovered.

Troy, N. Y, Jan. 2l.-The Troy Press an
nounced that Detective Markham, of Troy,
this morning discovered and secured Presi-
dent Lincoln's walking-stck, which was
stolen from his box at the theatre on the night
of the assassination.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
Georgia AIoonshineTs.

Commissioner Raum yesterday received n
telegram from Mount Airy, Ga, stating that
four distilerics have been seized in that vicin.
ity and that the force of deputies engaged in
the work were bushwacked, but no lives were
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
LOUISIANA.
II. L. Gibson Nominated for senn

II. l.. Gibson Nominated for Senator.
New ORLEANS, Jan. 2l.-In the Democratic @
caucus tonight General r. l.. Gibson OIL tho
second ballot received fifty votes, the
number required, and his nomination was
made unanimous for United States Senator to
succeed Senator Kellogg, whose term expires
in 1883.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
senntor 0ormnnl. EIeetIon Amnounced =.

'NhHA'' N"AA'NH '-i''''"H shH'"NN''A'
ANNAPoLIs, Jan, Sl--ln the Joint assembly
of tho two houses Of the legislature to-day, af-
ter the reading Of the journal Of proceedings
IN tho Senate and House Of Delegates ycsier'
day, the Speaker Of the House declared Arthur
r. German duly elected Senator in Congress
from this State for six years after March 1
1851
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22
THE BURDEN OF THE WIRES
The Dark and Bright Pictures of
Everyday Life.
Pennsylvania bribery Cases Postponed -
Looking After the Springer Estate
Mr.. LinooIn's Cane Found-Death
of n Naval Hero -Parnelrs
Reception in Indianapo-
lIs--Crimes, SC, SC.

Convicted of wife Murder.
Troy, OHIO, Jan. 2l.--Georgc Mitchell, col.
ored, was convicted of tho murder of his wife
to-day
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-22

to the Daily Ners says: "rho Cira aud Mi
tdry Gd;eHe's Persian correspondents state
that $4,000 Ghazis.have collected fifty miles
from Cabul under the command OF Mahomod
Jan, and that they intend TO advance upon
Cabul. Their leadOr has written TO the chief
of the Lughnlamis, who has collected 10000
men, and awaits tho arrival at Cabul of the
Ghn2is." This is regarded as wholly sensa-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-11
The Milan Bridges.

Inquiry into the matter develops the
fact that the charter Of the Milan bridges
does not expire until May q, 1882, instead
ct February /, 1881, as generally suppos-
ed. This being the case, there is no need
for agitating the matter, at present-that
ls, there is no great urgency. In CONVEX
ssticl with some Of our leading
business men, "a considerable opposition
develops as to the policy Of making the
bridges free-many contendiug that the
business would pot pc greatly increased
thereby-that those who desire TO trade
in Rock Island, vii! Nc. stops for matter
of fifteen cents toll. As to the transfer to
the county. unless the county viii agree
to make the bridges free. there will be
much opposition will be anyhow. The
matter is open for discussion, and these
suggestions are presented for the bene
fit ofthe public generally.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-11
NOTES HERE And THERE.

One Peter Johnston, has been placed
on the black list.
E-The finest meals in town at the Little
Gem" restaurant.
The Little Gem restaurant fed IS
for dinner to-day.
Fine earamels and oysters in oil styles
at the Little Gem" restaurant.
Geo. T. Wagner. shot Canadian
Lynx while hunting on Mill Creek, which
measured four and half feet.
According to the best estimates the
wheat crop OF Illinois will not be as large
as last ycar-or the year before.
A friend of oursin Orion says the hogs
there are not as generally afflicted With
Jung disease, as tho Times says. though
there is considerable sickness among the
porkers.
The Genesao Republic says that Hon.
Charles Duuhaan's anxiety to .uas his ne"
sleigh was so great thai he was the nrst
one on the streets with that kind OF a
turnout on Tuesday morning.
According to the Rep"6tsc the
Genss2o post Office handled in 1880. s,7l0
letters, 7s4 postal cards, 2,44O regular pa
pers, sos packages of printed matter 81
packages of merchandise.
The latest Issue Of licenses by tbs
| City Clerk Ke ohler one hack license each
| to LeClaire Bros and Loar & Son, oil
Davenport; Blk wagon licenses to the hocS
Island Lumber & Manufacturing Com
pany, and one to Louis Martin.
| What is known as the Osborn row.
Moline, was badly damaged BY fire last
night, snd boarding hoase kept by Mira.
Anthony burned out. Loss on buildings
estimated at $4,000; on furniture, 500
Insured.
Charley Bowman, of Moline. wen;
hunting for rabbits yesterday and Dave
Reid, suggests in the Dispatch that wher
Charlie returns. the distribution to the
public be made on Rodmsn Avenue
| Hold 'on, Dave or we will tall that ISL
story on. yo- which Thomas, OF Hampton
pouches for.
An actual count shows thsrs airs 30l
boats frozen 10 on the Eric Canal between
Syracuse aud Utica. The sUount OF grail
| thus embargoed on the whole lins of The
Erie Canal il officially reported at 5.4l9,05
bushels. There are also largo quantitis
of apples and potatoes, tbs losses on whicl
ara likely to be heavy. About 10000 ton
OF coal are frozen in. Cd the Delaware AM
Hudson Canal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-11

CoU6as -" Broscn's bronchial Troch-
es" are used with advantage to alleviate
COUGHS. SORE THROAT. HoARsENEss
and BRONCHIAL AFFECTIONS. For thirty
years these Troches have been IN use.
with annually increasing favor. They are
not new and untried, bat having been
tested By wide and constant use for nearly
an entire generation, they have attained
we'll merited rank among the few staple
remedies of the age.
TIE THRoAT.-"B ,oson's Bronchial
1rockes" act directly on the organs of the
voice, They have an extraorGinaryefTect
in all disorders of the Throat and Larypx.
restoring a healthy tone when relaxed.
either from cold or over exertion of the
voice. and produce a clear and distinct
enunciation. Speakers and SINGERS find
the Troches useful,
A CoUGH. Cold. CATARRH or Sore
Throat requires immediate attention. as
neglect oftentimes results in some incur
able Lung Disease. ''Bro,cn's Bronchial
7roches' will almost invariably give
relief. limitations are offered for sale.
many of which are injurious. The geou
inc ''Bro'o's's Bronchsul zToches" are sold
sa bo1es. |
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-11
Birthday Surprise Party,

There was \ birthday surprise party at
Alderman Henry's residence. last evening.
which was one of the most enjoyable af-
fairs of the winter. Mr.. Henry was DC
years old. and his friends, getting wind of
it. concluded to give him surprise.
The first intimation was a visit from
Mrs Jane Weatherhead. bis mother 10
law, in the morning, who presented him
with one of Doeliuger's easy chairs.
Then in the evening friends began to
drop in and about 10 o'clock Biehl's band
came and fine scramble was given him
Then there was grand entree, as it were
of the house. by a host OF Mr. Henry o
friends. and after the company had en-
joyed short season of soeiabilisy. Mr.
Gus. Stengle, 10 neat speech, presented
Mr, Henry a fue set of silverware-a
regular gem of set 1t was a complete
surprise to George. aud he responded 10 a
manner which showed that be felt deeply
the kindly spirit which prom pied the gift,
Then Mr.. q. Winter. of the Volhcs
Zeitung. addressed Aid. Henry on the
pleasure it gave the guests to meet in
social enjoyment, to which the host
responded in feeling manner.
Alter this all hands repaired TO the
dining hall. where Mrs. Henry had pre-
pared magnificent co!iection-just such
a spread az she alone knows bow to get up.
The guests did ample justice to the repast
hungry or not-;he tempting feast could
not besrefused.
A general social time followed and at 9
late hour, all hands adjourned. each and
every one satisfied that the hospitality
bestowed by Mr., and Mrs Henry was
and more firmly convinced than
ever that the recipient of their gift was
,minently worthy of the donation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-11
Accident,

Last evening. John Moburg, OF Daven-
port, while returning from Moline on a
street car, in 40 intoxicated condition,
attempted to swing from the trout plat
form. lost his grip, fell to the ground and
suffered compound fracture of the right
thigh, besides having the flesh badly torn.
He was taken to the armory. and Drs.
Eyster and Plummer called, VINO did VIII ut
they could for the sufferer, though his
recovery will be slow. He was employed
by Mr.. j, Gimbel. OF Davenport, and was
regarded as sober and industrious mar
not having been intoxicated. it is said.
during his employ until this time. His
leg was to have been set to day. but at
time of going TO press the operation had
not been performed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-11
The 3 ock Island Post Office.
The count of mail matter in the Rock
Island Post Office is as folIows:
Murdered,

Rumor has it that r. Dillon. living near
Coal Valley, was found dead in his bed
last night, having been murdered by some
one during the night Particulars are
wanting and the statements of the affair
conflicting. His wife was severely injured,
too. and at last reports was not expected
to live.
LATER.-The man lived near Colona.
instead of Coal Valley, and his wife too, WIS
almost killed. He sold a lot of hogs
yesterday. and had large amount Of
money IN his possession. Suspicion rests
on the hired man. though the evidence is
NOT very strong. An inquest Is now in
progress,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-11
NERVOuS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION o
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age, the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK.
INDIsCRETIoNS OR EXCUSES, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No.
%. 1t tones up and inyigorates the sys-
tenn, dispeIs the gloom aud dependency
imparts strength asd eneTGy,-stops the
drain and reiuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price, $l.00 per single vial, or $500 per
package of five walls and $500 vial of pow
der Sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC Me
DICINE COMPANY loo Fulton Street. N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-11
MILETARY
The Goldman RiHes Take the First
Prize.

The Rodman Rifles take the first prize
in gtheg Second pBrigade, |. n. g., for
the best score in the rife practice. The
Chicago Times in despatch from Spring
field says:
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. Dec, 9.-Ajdt. Gen.
Hilisrd has received the report of Col.
J. A. Shaffer, of Chicago, on rife practice.
His suggestions will be embodied II the
Adiutsnt Generals report. Col. Shafer
renorts that Company A First Regiment,
Can't. J. n. Buchanan, wins the first prlZs
for tbs best rife practice in the First
Brigade. with score of TAB out of pos
sible 900. The team average was 81
3 90: team per cent, "a SIG
In tho Second Brigade. Company ID OF
Rock '1-'@ud. Fourteenth Battalion, Capt.
A,E, Wells. wins 'hc prize. With score
OF 641; team average, 81 l Ies@ Pp'
cent, O. 10.
The report of the Third Brigade was
not received. and the prizs is therefore
held until next year.
In regard to the score of Co. A, Chi
cage. it should be stated that it must de
pend on the number contesting for the
prize, whether the record is better than
that of Co. D. The Rihas had probably
ten in the team which contested who shot
poorly-makiug a very low average and
if the number contrasting il Company A
was less than IN Company d then, as the
report stands. the Rifles (Co. d. may be
be the winners over all contestants.
At all events the Rifles fly the pennant as
the crack team of the Second brigade. and
will endeavor to hold it. too
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-11
EIYlug Rumors.

IF Tumor is to be believed there will be
lively t;mas when the board of supervisors
meet next week. We are not in possess
sion of the details but it is GoGo-stood that
the kcouDty committee will have some
curious statements to present, The facts
will be presented at the meeting of the
board, aud eminent counsel have been
retained for the county.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-11
Run Over and Killed.

This morning man was run over and
killed in Moline, opposite Coroner Morris
house, by the CIR. I. & P, incoming
train. Just how tie accident happened,
we were unable to learn. bat the ooroners
jury, we understand. returned verdict of
accidental death. The man was well
dressed, halls from Muscatins, it Ia sup
posed. and had a large amount of money
on his person. The remains are in charge
Of undertaken Knox. awaiting indentifca-
ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-11
The sho1post Cut to the Grave

Is taken by thousands who with common
prudence might live TO enjoy a green old
age. Why will people neglect cold ?
The great Abernethy pronounced fixed
cough only one degree less dangerous than
the plague. Yet it is as certainly control
able. as readily extnguished, by the use of
HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR,
as fire is by the play of water. Delay not
an hour in applying the remedy, 1t
requires but short time for the lungs to
congest; for the tubercles to form; for
death 70 ensue. The great specific is
obtainable Of all druggists at so cents and
81. Great saving By buying large size.
j. WILDER. East Lockport. n. Y writes:
Il have sold Pixies TooTHACHE DROPS
for several years with perfect satisfaction.
Pixies TooTHACHE Drops Cure 10 one