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National Republican., 1880-08-06
LnI,n Mnrnnnonol, Hsrnitn.

LAKE MARANAcooK, ME-, Aug. Sin the
threo.nile amateur race for single sculls to-day
the entries were: John Buckley OF Portland,
O'Bren Of Boston, Murphy of Norwich, Conn,
F. Holmes Of Pawtucket, Il. l.. +. II. Kim
ball of Bath, and F. NJ. Powers of Bath.
O'Brion, Murphy and Rimhall did not appear
Holmes ,urped the stalo-boat three lengths
ahead and led back, being hard pushed by
Buckley, but Holmes passed the goal two
lengths ahead Of Buckley Powers being far
in the rear. Time, 2lm. 45s. In the
lour-oared race, three miles, tho CHI
tries were rs follows West End
crew, Boston, Columbias, East Boston,;
Everett, East Boston; Cumberlands, Portland,
and tho Enterprise crew Of Lynn. The boats
stsrtod well. About third of the way down
tho Everetts fouled with the Enterprise crew
and the West End crew led, turning the stake
6rst Columbos second aud Cumbcrnnds last.
The race finally resulted in the West End
crew finishing first, six lengths ahead of the
Columbias second, Enterprise third, Cumber.
lands fourth and Everett fifth.
A double scuIl race, three miles, bad the
following entries; +. Holmes and Roscoe
Woodbury., !. Buckley and O'Conncll and the
Davis brothers of Portland. The lrst.named
won the race, Davis brothers second. Time,
20m. IS.
National Republican., 1880-08-06
nut ONE DIY MORE.
DR.. Tanner Holding Out with Wonderful
Eosolutoness.

DR.. Tanner Holding Out With Wonderful
EoSolutoness.
NEW YORK, Aug, 5.-At 2 p. M. to-day DR..
Tanner appeared to be exhausted, At $3.50 p.
M. ho drank an ounce of water, which his
stomach rejected. Ho conycrsed with the
doctors for some time between aud o'clock
aud soon fell asleep. lie did not awake for
an hour, when, after some retching he
vomitcd quantity of mucous, Soon after hO
descended TO the lower floor, walking about
briskly for few minutes. IIo was appauded
by the audience and Immediately again re-.
tired to the gallery, where he rested until
$3.50, when he was given mustard foot-bath,
and the attendant rubbed his chest, abdomen
and back This made him drowsy and he
slept for half au hour. When he aWoke he had
u wet towel placed upon his head and
drank two ounces Of Ice water. His head
was spOngtd with cold water, and ho com.
planned of oppressive heat. He rested quietly
flom then until 1915 when he was given
about four ounces Of hot water and then
went to sleep.
DR.. Hoeber, one of tho watchers, to-day
received from Dr.. W. A. Hammond com.
municatlon in answer 10 ono no had sent re-
qucsting that physicians opinion of tho fast.
DR.. Hammond gave it rs his opinion that
the watch had been hGnombly conducted, and
that DR.. Tanner had faithfully abstain ned
from all food but water, and succeeded bcttor
than he thought ho would, but his feat has
shown the inability Of the human system 10
absLau from water
National Republican., 1880-08-06
COLONEL ". p. WOODS CLAIM.
Tho Colonel is Told to Look to Congress for
Ills AlonoY.

His Money.
Judge Lawrence first comptroller of tho
treasury, has, ut the request Of tho president
to "make final disposition Of tho case of w.
p Woods VS.. the United States" which has
been pending before the department for the
past twelve years, given an elaborate opinion
10 which he takes the ground that there is no
authority under the law TO settle the claim if
its validity Is established. and That "there re-
mains to the claimant no remedy except an
appeal TO congress, whose enlightened sense
Of Justice, 1t is beloved, will always reward
valuable and meritorious services founded on
principles of justice, although denied payment
in the ordinary course by strict rules Oi law"
In 1867 the discovery waA made that about
$40 GOO in 7-30 United States notes had been
presented for redemption at tho treasury and
paid, and Colonel Wood was given TO undor-
stand that in case no should establish tho
spurious character of tho notes. recover tho
fraudulent plato and all The notes printed
therefrom which had not been presented no
tho treasury, be instrumental in procuring
return of tho money which tho governments
had paid, and succeed In having the offender
arrested and convicted, q reward OF $90O00
should be paid to him. All Of this except tho
conviction of tho offender was done by Colonel
Wood, whoreupon he presented o claim for
$4,000 for the whole service which no had
engaged to perform, and was paid 5000 on
account of but not in entire satisfaction Of
his claim, which has been pending since that
date 1868
National Republican., 1880-08-06
uenlth nfYern Clns.

New ORLEANS, Aug 5.-Dr. s. T. Trow-
bridge United States consul at Vera Cruz, in
letter TO the quarantine officers Of New Or.
leans, dated July 23, says: "For the informa.
tion of your honorable body, as wcll as tho
satisfaction of the citizens of Now Orleans
and facilities of commerce. l take this oppor-
tunity of reporting the high sanitary condi-
tion Of Vera Cruz At the present date th ere
is no case of yellow fever, smallpox OF any of
the diseases catalogued by the national board
of health as contagious or communicable in
this city, nor is thore on tho records of the
civil register any death from them for this
year to date Tho doath-rate from all diseases
is less than has been recorded for any half
year since my sojurn in Vera Cruz, now eloven
years, In all that time the vgilant officers
of tho board of health of Vera Cruz, assisted
by the authorities, have labored intelligently
and kept the city clean and healthy, and l do
not expect to be successfully contradicted
when say that this is and has been one of
tho cleanest cities in the world"
National Republican., 1880-08-06
Il GERMAN SOCIiLIsT.
Flight from Debt and Persecution to
Anorica.

flsht from Debt ana Persecution to
Amoricn.
LONDON, Aug. ga Berlin dispatch to tho
Times says Herr IIassclmanu, tho notor Gus
socialist deputy, who was excluded some time
since from tho social democratic party for hav-
ing expressed Icgret in tho German Roichstag
that in Germany the socialists did not identify
themselves with the nihilis,s, has hastily en-
barked for America in way which incines
some journals to describe his disparturc as n
precipitate flight Of n swindling and unprinci-
Piled depredator and sham friend of the work.
ingman. Failing to appear on Tuesday last be-
fore the criminal court on n charge in connection
with his past infringements Is ofthe nnti-socialist
law, an inquiry led to the discovery that no
had fed. Hc is involved hopelcssly in debt,
contracted in the course of his endcavors to
propagate his violent opinions through the
medium of newspapers of his own establish
ment. He was engaged in bitlcr controversies
with parliamentary partisans Ho was har
ried increasingly by a relentless police, and ut
last be has fled across the sea. Even the
ultra-libcral journals pursue tho fugitive with
evil epithots."
National Republican., 1880-08-06
Inspection of subsidlzed Railroads.

Mr.. French, auditor of railroad accounts.
and Mr., Nichols government engineer will
leave Washington to-day for St. Paul Mimi,
from which point they will commence the
annual inspection of tho property and oondt-
tiou Of the Northern, Southern, Central Pacific
and other subsidized land.Grant railroads,
This inspection will DO made with view to
preparing report showing the condition Of
those roads, which Auditor French is required
by law to furnish to the secretary Of the in-
terror on tho 1st Of November of each year.
National Republican., 1880-08-06
sIxoU U1AR RAInRoAD D1sAsTER.
seycrnl rassrncors scnldeh. Nono Kl

Several Passengers Scalded, None Killed.
NORWICH, CONN, Aug. 5,-As the l o'clock
train from New London to Norwich was stand.
ing on the track at Thames Grove this after.
noon, it was run into by freight train COM
ing up behind it. The freight train WIS NOV
ing slowly. the shock drove in tho head of
tho boiler, and the escaping steam instantly
illlod the rear passenger car, scaldmg mauy OF
the occupants No ono was fatally injured
but n considerable number were wounded, as
follows: John Flaberty of Jcwett City, left
ankle sprnined and fGcc scaldcd; Mrs. Susie
Mitchell Of Now Bedford, severely scalded and
otherwise Injured; Mrs. Stephen f. Niccoll OF
Norwich, injuGed in tho back. Tho following
wore slightly hurt: Mrs. Samuel Guile OF
Norwich, Mrs, John FlshCrty OF levitt City,
Miss Katie A. Boyle Of Norwich, Miss Wheeler
of Palmerstown, Mary Winchester Of New
London NJ. H. Spalding of Norwich, and w.
II. Bonchley of Willamsntic. Tho engineer
of the passenger train let oil steam the mo.
mont he perceived the freight coming up, bat
the train was struck before he could get away.
II is claimed that tho jar threw him and his
fireman from the engine. At any rate the en-
| gine became detached from the train aud ran
on alone TO the city, where IL smashed into an
empty cabOose and was stopped.
National Republican., 1880-08-06
sirII,o honinst CnnvIoi Labor.

CHICAGO, Aug 5,--!Fhe shoemakers en-.
ployed by Weber b Co., Daggcit, Bassctt Hill
& Co., Phelps, Dodge & Palmer, Grconslelder,
Rosenthal q Co., George ConGdon and John
Mullen are on strike. Tho firms named
have to compete against other firms who en-.
ploy convict labor, aud IN consequence wages
are low, tho highest being Sl5 q weok, Tho
men have struck for an advance of various
amounts, according to their line of work, Tho
manufacturers say they cannot afford 10 give
the advance asked, There is no present pros.
peet of compromise The men on strike
number about 400.
National Republican., 1880-08-06
suffering Ended hy snIolnn.

CHEYENNE, w. T., Aug. 5.-A special from
Laramie City to tho Leader says; "a man
named A, @. Angelo was found dead beside tho
Union Pacific railroad track this morning by
the section hands. He had beon run over by
the cars and had ended his life by shooting
himself through tho heart" Tho man ia
probably ST. Aubrey @, Angelo, correspondent
of the Liverpool Courier, who was with Prince
Napoleon in Zuuland whom tho latter was
killed. Angelo had been writing up the west
for his paper, and left Cheyenne yesterday for
Yellowstone Park to join Secretary srhurz's
NarfU
National Republican., 1880-08-06
INYAsION or M ExICO.
Reported Texas Organization for tho Ocou-
patton of The CoumtrY.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 5.-Information comes up
from Texas that what is known there as tho
grand army of Occupation, an organization
whose object seems to be- tho invasion ofMexico
under General Dalrymple, Is assuming con-
siderable proportions. Three hundred men are
enrolled in Austin and vicinity, and the First
regiment Of Texas cavalry, of which Colonel
Armstrong Of Austin is commanding officer,
has 300 members and recruiting is going on,
General II, w. James, who Ia general Of Texas
militia, has been given the command Of the de-
partment embracing Texas, Now Mexico, Ari.
aona and California, lie has appointed q staff
aud consultations have been held, but results
have not yet transpirod. Tho movement is
attracting good deal Of attention, aud tho be-
liol is expressed that If the government does
not interfere serious trouble will result.
National Republican., 1880-08-06
Glass sInnuracturors' meeting.

LONG BRANCH, N. j., Aug. 5.-The Eastern
Glass Manufacturers association have been in
session here since yesterday. About forty mem
bers are present and twenty-three firms repre-
sonted. Owing 30 dissatisfaction among the
workmen in southern Now Jersey works all
the factories by general consent were closed
on July /. Tho firms have agreed to resume
operations on September at the old schedule
of prices, providing arran gemonts can be made
with the worlrncn TO that end. Tho associa-
ton embraces all the glass manufacturers east
of the Alleghanies.
National Republican., 1880-08-06
Tammauy Wants 20 Argue tho Matte,

NEW YORK, Aug. 5.--At meeting of the
executive regular democratic state committee
to-day communication was received from the
Tdmmany.hall democrats, asking for con.
sultation IN relation to holding a state con.
vemtion.
A committee from Tammany Hall snbse-
quontly waited oil the executive committee.
and 1t was iiually resolved to heal all lOclldf-
ferences and unite in tho coming cam paign.
National Republican., 1880-08-06
4 ULJS7IC HOMICIDE.
A North Carolina storeISeeper Beheadod by
uSleeping Companion.

a North Carolina Storekeeper Bchcadod by
Sleeping Companion.
CHARLOTTE, n, O.. Aug. 5.-Urich Phelps,
the keeper of small store at Tyro, little
village in Davidson county, a few nights since
had n difficulty with some negroes. whom he
and his brother attempted to eject from the
house. Anticipating further difficulty with
them, he secured tho services of Mr. o. w.
Click, young man who lives in the noighbor.
hood, who Is in the habit of walking in his
sleep. They lay IN the store and watched for
half the night, aud finally fell asleep, having
stretched themselves across q he'd. 1t appears
from subsequent developments that Click, the
somnamlulist, got up, and Sei2ing an axe that
had been placed near the bed to be used in
case of an emergency, dealt his bed-fellow two
blows across the neck, completely seyering his
head from his body. Click Is now in custody
awaiting tho result of corouers inquest. He
Processes to have known nothing OF the 0G.
currenco until some time after tho deed was
him until convinced by the overwhelming tos-
timopy of the blood stained weapon and the
condition of his garments, together with the
fnct that there was 10 one else in the ROOM
aud no evidence that anyone could by any
means havo entered and afterward gone out
without disturbing the locks and bars. The
case has naturally caused considerable excite
ment in the community. Clicks well.known
habit of seep-walking, together with the
friendly relations which had existed between
the two men, turn the scale of publicopinion
in his favor,
National Republican., 1880-08-06
Tho Presbyterian Committee.

Lone BRANCH, N. j., Aug. 5.-The presby-
terian general assembly committee appointed
to revise the new form of government and the
discipline of tho presbyterian church met here
to-day at tho Ocean hotol. Dr. IL, r. Craven
of Newark, N. j.. was chosen president, aud
Rev. DR.. E. f. Hatfield OF New York secre-
or five days.
National Republican., 1880-08-06
Goorcia Domosraiio Convent,op

ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 5.-In tho democratic
state convention to-day the first ballot for
governor resulted as follows: Colqutt 900
Lester, SIS; Hardeman, 81; Warner, IL aud
Gsrtrell, II. Nine ballots for governor were
taken. On the last ballot tho vote stood us
follows: Colquitt, 209; Lester, 90; Hardeman,
SO; GartreII. Is and Warner, o. 1t requires
235 TO secure the nomination. Tho convention
until 3 q. IN. tomorrow.
National Republican., 1880-08-06
Ovation 70 Garfield.
WELCOME RAIN.
Tho Great Drought at Pctersbur: En-,

THO Grent Drought Mt Petersburg Ended.
PETERSBURG, VA, Aug. a-Tho heaviest
and most continuous rain for months past, cx.
tending far beyond the Virginia and North
Carolina lines, has fallen during tho past two
days, ailoTding great relief to the crops. The
water in the city reservoir, which at one timo
was thrcatoningly low, has beeu:n u:nbundonsly re.
plenished, and tho supply is now adequate for
most OF the demands of the city. Tho thcr-
mometer stands tonight at 7oo. The rain is
still falling.
National Republican., 1880-08-06
Tne Rlchlnond postpfaop.

Owing to the fact that Special Inspector
Henderson did not effect a settlement of the
deficit of Postmaster Forbes at the meeting
with his sureties in Richmond on Wednesday
last, tho postmlator.geucral yesterday tolo-
graphed Mr.. Gilmor, the nowly.appointed
postmaster urging him to qualify lor the
position and 10 take charge OF the postoflce as
soon Us pUs3ible
National Republican., 1880-08-06
sevoro storm In monmouth County, n. j

Severe storm In Monmouth County, N. j.
RED BANK, N j.. Aug. 5.-The storm which
visited Monmouth county yesterday was very
severe, and did much damage in this section.
Long Branch and Rcd Bank were flooded and
street crossings were torn away. The splendid
bulkhead recently built for somo distance
along tho South Shrewsbury river at Branch.
mort was washed away, cntailing a heavy loss.
The Allentown bridge, with the toll house,
was washed away.
National Republican., 1880-08-06
Snlhiers, ncrnInn.

CoLUMDUs, ONO, Aug. 5,-The national re-
union Of soldiers will take place here August
10, II aud H. Letters wero received to-day
stating that President Hayes, General Sher-
man, General Garfield and Senator Logan will
be present The soldiers association of this
county will pitch 1900 government teGts for
the occasion.
National Republican., 1880-08-06
Bold Robbera.

TORONTO, ONT, Aug. 5.-MT, Petmau, clerk
of building and loan association here, while
making a deposit in tho Dominion bank to-
day, was robbed of $1,000 by two Americans,
who escaped. lie laid his bank. book and notes
on tho counter while getting checks marked
OF, aud on turning around q few seconds later
both were gono.
National Republican., 1880-08-06
Tho Worry END Of tho Cuban InsnrreetIo.

HAVANA. Aug. 5.-General Valera has tole-
sraphed 10 Captain-General Blaneo tho an.
nouncement of the unconditional surrender of
the so.cslled Mujor.General Calixto Garcia
and Brigadier. General Modesto Fonscca, with
their followers, and that tho province Of Sam
tiago de Cuba Is thus completely paciled. The
end of the insurrection Is now a matter of
fact. Garcia was its mos important chief.
National Republican., 1880-08-06
Tho Toronto Kegatta.

ToRoNTo, ONT, Aug. 5.-The part of the
programme Of the amateur regatta uncom-
pleted yesterday was finished to-day. The
Zophers of Detroit had a row-over for the pair
cared race. They ACCOMPLISHED tho distance
in lin COS. For tho double-scul race four
took tho word, the Forrest City OF London
winning as they pleased from Areonauts, Les
lienllcs aud Torontos. Time, 10Is
National Republican., 1880-08-06
SPORTING RECORD.
Good Time on the Buffalo Traoh

BUFFALO, Aug. 5.-Between 1900 and 49,.
900 persons witnessed the &rotting races to-day.
The weather was fine. The following are sum.
marics OF tho events:
First race, purse $1,000, divided-Parana,
l. /, 1; John s. Clark, 2, q 4; Edwin Thorn, g. 4, g.
Orange Blossom, 4, 3, ,; Contella, 3, 5, 5. Time,
2:212, 2:2li, 2'21i.
The frSo.for-all raco was for purse Of
$4,000, divided 81. Julien, 1, !, f. Darby, g 9, g;
Hopeful 3, 3, 3; Great Eastern, a. A. 4. Time,
2:162, 2lGl, 2:l5t
National Republican., 1880-08-06
south Carolina Republican Convention
Called.

CHARLEsToN, s. O., Aug. 5.-Tho republi-
can party in this state have determined to
run n state ticket and 4 call has heen issued
for convention to bo held on tho I'd Of Sep.
tomber next for the purpose of nominating
state officers aud presidential electors, Ex-
Judge Samuel W. Melton is prominently
National Republican., 1880-08-06
peath ofa E.-Coprro,snnn.

LouisviLLE KY, Aug. 5,-EI Congressman
William b. Read died at lis home in Hodgens-
willie yesterday after long illness, lie was
in his siXly.sccond year, aud had served four
terms in congress and fifteen terms ia the state
National Republican., 1880-08-06
Elevotol Rnilwny Aocilont.

New York, Aug. 5,-An engine and empty
Car fell from the Elevated railway track to the
street to-day and were wrecked. No ono was
hurt, but there was q narrow escape from u
collision
National Republican., 1880-08-06
An AInnlcsS Arrnir.

PARIS, Aug. 5.-A duel was fought to-day
with pistols between the editor of the Goulois
and member of the chamber of deputies for
Cher bourg on account of an article published
in the GOulOis. Two shots were exchanged
but neither Of the principals was hurt.
National Republican., 1880-08-06
E,lerfinn Memnlnls.

NJ EMPHs, Aug. 5.-In the election here to.
day, tho vote of the city was $500. P. II. Athoy
democratic nominee for sherin, received 5000,
Ed Shaw (colorclD, republican, $500 and John
Powell, greenbacker, 500.
National Republican., 1880-08-06
Tho Now Jersey Govcrnorshlp

TRENTON, N. j., Aug. 5.--Mr /. A. Potts
has formally consented to accept tho republi-
can nomination for governor.
National Republican., 1880-08-06
Hasp-!i,llI.

Boston, Aug. 5.-Chicagos, 3; Bostons, o.
Troy, N. y, Aug. 5.-Troy Citys, l; Cncin-
natis, 0.
PROVIDENCE, Il, l., Aug. 5,-Providences, q
Cleveands, l.
WORCESTER, MASS, Aug. 5.--BullLlos a.
WOrCcstcrs, 3.
National Republican., 1880-08-06

Proposed International Dental Convention.
BosToN, Aug. Sat tho evening session of
the dontal convention u committee of fvo was
appointed to consider tho feasibility Of an IN
tcrnational dental congress.
National Republican., 1880-08-06

Tennessee, and Mr. Jones OF Illinois, the con-
ference adjourned sine die
Neither Generals Garfield nor Arthur was
present at the conference.
Another ovation 70 Garfield.
NEW Yorx, Aug. 5.-Another ovation was
rendered Gonoral Garfield at the Fifth Avonue
hotel tonight by the Central Campaign club,
headed by ES-Judge Dittenhoofer, Hon. B. T.
Nannierre aud General John G. Fremont. In
receiving General Fremont General Garfield
said that no was tho first candidate for presi-
dent that he (Garfeld) voted for. To which
General Fremont responded "The first republic
cen candidate for president grcets the latest"
Over 600 members Of tho club wero intro
duccd to General Garfield, and later the CAM
paign Glco club seroDaded him. Many distin-
guished gentlemen called on General Garfield.
General Garfield will leave this city for tho
west ut 1880 o'clock Saturday morning via the
Erie railroad, aud stop over Sunday at Chau-
tauqua Lake.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-03-18
THE BLACK HILLS,

Custer City has II mail every other day.
Trips from Custer to Rapid are made in
a single day.
Mining in the Rhoderic Dhu mine is de.
veloping a monstrous body Of rich ore.
Railroads, canals and colonization schemes
are now The order u busines. III Dean Wool.
There ia much excitement in Custer Nv.
me rich strikes made in Warren's Rulch.
Niger Hill and Bear Gulch are becom
Ing the objective points of numerous pros.
p-ctOra. i
The police justices Of Deadweod complain
of the exceeding quietness of business in
their line.
A new road from Queen Bee City to Rsr.
id has been laid out, intersec,ing the old
road at Sheridan.
DR.. G. W. Meyer, Of Deadwood, was M ar
ried Sunday, March 7th, to Miss Annie
Hizer, a notorious member of the demi.
monde of that city.
The bid for the Dakota Ingot," worth
1924 sent BY the Deadwood Press to tie
New York Herald relief fund, has been
aired to $500.
The telephone at Hill City i. in running
rider, and an electric light, will soon b.
erected to light the night hands at work on
the Rockerville aume.
Nearly $500 has been aent by the ladies' o
he Epis opal society Of Deadw wood, to theil
ormer pastor E K Le-ael, nov 10 straight
ened circumstance in New York.
An inhuman brute living at Central City
nrned his mother-in-law. aged so. and hi
laughter out in the cold. one win,ry nigh,
recently, with nothing but their night clothe,
IN They we're kept from freezing BY kind
%neighbors.
Work on the Rockerville hume at Hill
City is being vigorously puzzled forward
The dam will be 400 feet long and will bt
built of cement from the bedrock to tn,
height of twenty feet above the surface, and
will be thirty feet in width at the bottom
and twenty. at the top.
porter, although indefatigable in his exer-
tions to measure the extent ofthe movement
to get Couk's death sentence commutedR By
the governor to a few years imprisonment
6nds himself as vet unable to penetrate th.
veil that hides the secret work of the busy
moles seeking that end. But the prospect
is good that the public will soon be enliRht
ened ON a point or two that at present seen
obscured.
Col. Douau modestly alludes to his ow,
lecture in the following manner 9Th
lecture on "Woman" for the benefit Of tn
Episcopal ladies' society, last evening, DIRE,
an audience Of which any man might vel
be proud. Judge Clagett gracefully intro
duced the lecturer to q house that VA
crowded with a. charming illustrations ofhi
subject as could have been found in an
city Of any region" Other .Deadvood pa
pers speak in the highest terms Of the let
tnre