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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07
A Cnthollo ConycntIon.

There was fully attended meeting of the mem-
bers of the Carroll Institute last night to consider
arrangements for the convention of the Cntho-
lie Young Mems National Union, to be held IN this
city, beginning on the 10Th inst The offices of
librarian and assistant librarian of the institute
being vacant, an election was held, which resulted
In the choice Of Charles Mccarthy as librarian aud
DR.. Arthur Glennan as his assistant. The convcn-
tion next week promises to be wen attended The
delegates while in the city will be the guests OF the
Carroll Institute-thC only organization here be-
longing to the union SO far delegates have hCen
elected from various societies In the following
cities: Richmond, Va; Parkersburg W. Va; Tren-
ton, Paterson and Newark, NJ j.; Providence, T. j.:
York city, Brooklyn and Albany. In many places
from which no reports have beenrccciyed delegates
Will be elected during the coming week. I he mem
bers of the Carroll Institute will entertain tile guests
who VIII number hundred or moTe-most hos
pitaby while In the city. Following Is the general
programme: The delegates will meet at the rooms
of the institute ut $50 o'clock u. M, on Wednesday
the 18th, TO proceed to ST. Putricks church. where
high mass will be celebrated at o'clock, and an
address of welcome will be delivered by one of the
cergymen of the city. At the close of the service
| the delegates will be escorted to Lincoln Hall,
where the convention will hold its sessions. In
| the evening complimentary literary and musical
| entertainment will be given In honor of the con-
Vention, and ON the following evening Il banquet
win be rendered the guests at the National Hotel.
| Executive Mansion Wednesday evening at Z
O'Clock. The convention will be I'm SESSION two
days Bishop Keane, president Of the union, will
| preside,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07

COLUMBUS, OHIO, May Cat II o'clock this
morning the convention was called to order by
John j. Thompson chairman of the Central com
mttec Frank Hurd, Of Toledo, was chosen tenn
porary chairman. Mr. lIurd made short speech,
predicting with united effort the triumphant
sweep of the Democratic party In November. His
reference 10 Thurman as worthy OF all honor nom
the Democrats of tho United States Was received
with continued applause. Committees were APP
pointed and the list of district dc cg0tcs com
plccd, when recess was taken.
On reassembllng, George l.. Converse, of Frank
lin, was chosen permanent chairman, Addressing
the convention Mr. Converse said: None Of the
candidates named by the Republicans expected to
he legally elected, but expected by either force,
chiCanery or fraud 10 get themselves into office,
Resolutions were adopted eulogstic of Allen @.
Thurman and instructing the delegates to Cncn-
matt To vote for him as Il unit aud for the two
thirds rule. The following were electd delegates
at.ldrgc: j. II. Wade, james Il. Stcedman, John
NJ Swccny and Durbin Ward. Mcssrs. a. V, Rice,
Thomas 4 Powell, Charles Hill and A. X. Van
Cleat were chosen 0lternates.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07
Hon. j. Milton Turner's Trick Unearthcd

10 the Eddor Qt The National Republican,;
SIR: Tho statement tcegraphed from st. Louis
on the lst instant made at secret meeting OF the
executive committee of the antl-third-term con-
ycnton, BY Hon J. Milton Turner, ex-Minister to
LIBERIA is tissue OF fubrcations, except that SEN
ator Bruce will be supported by many of tho col
ored delegates to the Chicago Convention as their
first choice for the second place upon the ticket.
MIR Turner Is not authorized 10 spenk for Senator
Bruce aud there is not one word Of truth in his
threats. His business IN Washington was not to
work IN Il boom Tor Senator Bruce. MS he alleges,
but to dance attendance to the Senate exodus COM
mittce by the behests of Senator Voorhees,, In
consequence of his political pOrhdy he failed TO re-
ceiye tm appointment as delegate from Missouri
to the Chicago Convention, which fact will throw
flood Of light upon his statement Colored dele
gates 10 the Chicago Convention Will doubtless
demand respectfully the recognition Of Senator
Bruce, or some other representative colored mani
but not In the nature of threat that il their de-
maud is not accedcd to they will bolt the conven-
ton and 60 over to the Democracy. II is a we'll
defined fact that j. Milton Turner has sold out to
tho Democratic party, and has used the anti-third-
term trick 10 defeat General Grant ana reflect dis
credit upon tho supporters of Senator Bruce, for
which ho stands convicted as q base iabrc0tor-a
traitor 10 his party and his race aud Is justly con-
delnncd by the colorcd people of his own state.
A SUPPORTER OF SENATOR BRUCE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07

tee on credentials that they would not be ready TO
report until o'clock, and further recess was
taken to that hour.
FREDERICK, Mp, May CAT this hour QO3O p.
M the committee on credentials are not yet ready
to report, and the convention has not yet reas
sembled.
FREpERIcK MD. Nay CAT 1880 p m. the COM
mttee on credentials and permanent organization
were ready to report, and the convention reassem-
bed. The chairman Of the committee. James A.
Garry, of Howard, submitted report recommend
ing that the temporary officers be made pcrma-
| ront, which was adopted. Also, that the delega'
cations from the Second legislative district OF the
city Of Baltimore, and that from Baltimore county.
| admitted this morning by the chairman OF the
State Central committee, were duly entitled 70
seats In the conventions and further, that 6oth
delegations from tile First and Third legisla-
| tive districts Of Baltimore city be admitted
| the two delegations from each district to be en-
titled each TO half the vote of their respective dis
tricls. After much confusion the Chair put th'
question and declared the report OF the committed
| adopted. resolution that In obedience TO The
overwhelming sentiment of the Republicans OF thi
State IN favor of Hon. James G.. Blaine the dele
gates to Chicago be requested TO use all honorable
means to secure his nomination for President wa
| nuOptcd,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07
CnnnnrrntInn I'M lie on ncgInn.

BRADFORD PA, May 6,-About noon to-day an
oil wen was set Oh fire near Rev city from brush
fire. Tie country being woodland, in highly
combusuho condition, and thiclly covered with
greasy durricks and oil tanks, the fire spread in
out In tho woods at several other points, AZ !
o'clock several miles of forests were 0hlN1e, ana
derricks, tanks aud other property were beng dc
strlved Rev City, Il village ten miles nom Brad
ford composed OF about 100 houses, was entirely
burned. not one building remaining. The extent
of territory being So great 1t is impossible 10 get at
hc exact amount of property Destroyed, Tie FIRE
is all now under control, IL is estimated that 300
dolrieks and great volume Of oil have been con-
stlned The loss will reach 100000, with no IN
surauce except Il small amount on buildings IN
Rev City The report of several men being in
jured by glyccline explosion Is unlouuded
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07
The schuetzen Vercin.

Tho board of directors OF the Washington Schuet-
zen Verein met at the schuot2on Park last eyen-
ing and perfected tho arrangements for the dodi-
cation and festival on the 10th instant, The open.
ing address will be made by Speaker Randall.
ME Ernst schmid presented the vcrein with n
Nogt the treasurer of the yeruin. The picture will
have conspicuous place assigned 1t in the new
hall. Mr. William He!mus is the chairman Of tho
committee of arrangements, Mr.. George q. Walker
chief marshal, john /, N0gt chairman OF the re-
ccptou committee, Charles EOel of the shooting
committee Charles Gran Of the committee on
grounds S. Einstein of the floor committee, Il.
Surngsguth OF the press committee and g, lartig
Of the committee on bowling, The members ana
those wishing to participate IN 'he parGde VIII as
spluble at Meyers HOtcl Monday at o'clock,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07
rnnlnn aud Riiey at the Rink.

Hanlan aud Riley were out on the river ycster
day afternoon together, and were the cynosurc OF
hundreds OF boating parties, who expected to wit
ness trial Of speed between them. In this they
were disappointed, for as Riley expressed 1t, he
was merely visiting. A reception was rendered the
AnHlustan Boat Club and the visiting oarsmen at
the Rink last evening, which attracted large
crowd. Shortly after o'clock Mr.. George Il. Cor
son, of the Analostans entered the Rink arm in
arm with Hnnlan, while just behind were Riley
aud Mcssrs- Elemoung and COulson, OF Toronto.
The latter gentleman, who is one Of lIanlans ad-
mrers and advisers, arrived in the city yesterday.
The spectators Immediately subjected the new ar
rivals to inquSiloral glnnceS. and many present
were introduced TO the lion of the evening by MT
Corson. During the evening Mr.. Raymond Mayer
gave exhibition on roller skates, which was
quite q feature Of the reception.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07

Tho Buffalo Express in Rlluding to the burial
services in that city OF the late General lclutael-
man, says
funeral demonstration had occurred in this city as
that which yesterday attended the consignment Of
Hcut2olmNu, United States Army, to their final
restiugpNce IN Forest Lawn cemetery. In proper
recognition of the brilliant military services which
the illustriOuS deceased had rendered to his
try the obsequies were conducted with full mih-
tuTy hOnors-tho State militia yieiug with the
regular troops In paying homage to the memory Of
the brave sOldier-and tho ceremonial was a most
interesting and beautiful one. Tho people too,
seemed to be generally impressed with the soenl'
nifty of the occasion, and thousands o! Them manl-
fsted their reverence for the dead soldier by visit
ing the City and County Hall, where his remains
were lying In state during Iho greater part of the
lD,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07
EN- ROUTE TO MEXICO.


The ST. Louis Globe Democrat OF Tuesday says Ex-
Governor A. X. Shepherd aud family ofeight, l.. NJ.
Hoffman, G. Morgan, J. NJ. Young, L. Leonard aud
Or. Ross, all Of Washington, D. c., passed through
the city yesterday morning en- route 10 Botapelas,
Chihuahua, Mexico. where Governor shepherd
goes TO assume management of his large partly de-
yeloped mining interests said 10 he the richest in
that silver bearing region. The distinguished party
came from Washington In q special Pullman car,
over the Baltimore OHIO and the Ohio Mississippi
railroad, and reached this city only slightly mtigued
from the journey. At the Union depot they were
met by Mr.. q. W. Rugges General passenger agent
Of the ST Louis. Iron Mountain aud Southern rail-
way, who placed an elegant Pullman at their dis.
posal Aftcr u brief halt and good breakfast
their car was attached to the Texas express aud
they were Whirled swiftly southwark The car
will run throughto TO San Antoiia, Texas without
change, and then. alter q few days needed rest
from the fatigue Of the journey the party VIII pro-
coed ovefnhd TO their deslination.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07
Considering vita, statistics.

The vital statistics convention, called by the Ma
tIonal Board of health, met yesterday morning in
the rooms Of the board, on G, near Fourteenth
street, President Cabcll was In the chair and In
Turner acted as secretary. The session was de-
voted to the consideration of standard nomencla-
ture and the basis of complete individual records
statistical units resulting IN the reference Of tho
this morning. The leading cities of the country
are represented Nl the convention, and consider
able work is mapped out In the evening num-
Der Of the members attended II meeting of the
American Health Association, at the Medical
Museum, on Tenth street, which had been called
to transact certain preliminary business relative to
the meeting Of tho association at New orleans next
November.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07

PmrsnuRG, Pa, May G,-rhis evening man Civ.
ing the name Of L, N, Willard was arrested sus,
plclon Of attempting to deiroud Bishop Twigg OF
Inc Roman Catholic church oflhis diocese. He pre-
from Bishop llcnucssy, Of Dubuque, Iowa, stating
that Willard was the administrator Of one Dennis
Mccarthy, who, dy ing, leit property amounting Ia
50 900 10 Inc church. The signature does not COR
respoud with other letters from Bishop IleuuesSy
and il Is thought 10 be forgery, Anor arrest hC
lis person was q check on the Dayton Saving.
Bauk Ohio, for $500, payable TO Willard and
signed jacob W. DERRICK, cashier being ludorsed
ior slgJ from the Rey. Walter Burke, This is alsc
believed to be Il forgery,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07

BosroN, May G.--Considepblc excitement was oc.
casoned In business circles here to day by the an.
nouncoment that John G., Watson, II prominent
stock broker, and D. c. Weeks, another well known
broker who have invested heavily recently In
Hartford and Erie bonds were forced to suspend
these securities The Gmountof Nntsons Liabilities
10 be puid will be between 100000 aud 100000, q
large proportion Vi ths SeGuplteS ne heiI DeimS iol
margin on the same ClUss OF bonds held Tor him by
Watson is given as the cause Of the laiers failure
IL Is stated 10 night, however, that Watson has
arranged TO dispose OF the securities held by him
at fofty.Aye which will enable him TO resume I'M
lnanintplV
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07

DUBLIN, May Cat meeting Of the Mansion
House Relief committee to day it was announced
that there were only SG30-G on hand. Letters were
read from various districts regarding the cOnlnu-
auce of distress The question OF getting up draw
ing Of prizes in aid OF the relief fund, which has
sideraon was postponed. A deputtion was Hp-
pointed to waitupun Mr.. Foster Chief Secretary
for Ireland and make representation Of the con
ditiun OF the country. The general feeling of the
committee was that the crisis was never more
alarming US subscriptions are falling Off while the
dislrass ii increasing,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07
Tennesseo sends Greetinrs.

Especial Dispatch to THE NATIONAL RRPuBLcAN'l
NASHVILLE, Tenn May s. 1880.
Tennessee sends greetings TO the friends Of Gem
eral Grant The delegates stand: Grant, 49, Blaine,
d; Sherman, 1, and Washburno, l. No instructions
will be given as the eighteen GrGntmen are reliable
and to pass resolutions of instructions will be con.
trary to our custom, and in addition the anti
Grant men threaten to bolt If instructions are
forced. Judge j.. G. Houk heads the delegations
The Grant men have fifty majority the vote OH the
permanent chairman being 10 test, as several
counties voted under misapprehension.
r ~. A
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07
blaine at Chicago.

Now, my friends, don't stand up here to defend
the administration Of General Grant General
Grants administration points to It's facts and to
its acts not to It's professions. II points you to the
four years Of magnificent prosperity II points you
10 peace aud TO respccObity abroad and TO peace
higher standard Of diplomacy than has ever been
known with more brilliant results than with the
cannon and the sword; it points you to Il domestic
pollcy aud Il foreign pollcyuumulcd by the highest
Christian principle known To mcu; II presents IN
other words u "nodel of an American Gdministra-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07

ElMGRA, n. Y, May Cat $50 o'clock this morn
Ing, while Principal Keeper McKeycy, Of the
rclurlnatory, in company with ilrstgrado prS-
ouor, was Attempting to punish an insubordinGte
York for burglary, the prisoner plunged a long
casekniie sharpencd to fine point In the pit OF
the stomach of McIlelvey, who fell dead in The
corridor without speaking word. The murderer
handed the bloody knife to an assistant keeper,
and WAS locked up in a dark cell McRelVey
Leaves wife aud three children. lie was an Old
oilccr OF the Michigan Stale prison.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07
How We Dine.

The table cloths for dinners OF ceremony are of
fine heavy white linen damask, made transparent
in longitudinal lines by Konsington drawn work
laid over fine red cloth covers. while third
cloth of small size of red velvet oval shaped aud
embroidered in gold and cashmere effects, is spread
over the white one, but extends only over the cen
tral part of the table, under the epergnc, which
dgain is placed on an oval mirror bound with sill
yer. on this mirror are swans and aquatic plants
IN porcelain or bisque reflected on its BOSOM
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07
Raid on west virginia Moonshiners.

Revenue Agent Atkinson, at Charleston W. Va,
yesterday telegrOphed the Commissioner OF Inter
nal Revenue as follows:
Deputy. Collectors Workman, Cooke and Saun-
ders have Just returned from raid against Illicit
distileTics in Sumner, Raleigh and Mcdowell
counties. of this State On the trip they destroyed
six dstillerCs four copper stills, thirty masn tubs
and 1000 gallons of mash. and arrested four OF the
disillers, but one of them got away.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07
[By Associated Prcss,l

FREpERIcK, MD, May G.-The Republican State
convention met at the city hall few minutes after
- o'clock ana was called to order by Henry Stock
bridge, chairman OF the State Central committee
After stating the object of the convention and
counselng harmony, Mr.. Stockbrldge said he had
been handed list of delegates from the counties
ard districts. and from this list he had prepared
roll of the names of those who he considered en-
titled to seats preparatory 10 the temporary orgaui
zaton of the convention, which he would proceed
70 read Mr. Stockbridgo then called the list Of
delegates from the counties, omitting as lie pro-
ceeded baltimore county and The three legisG-
tive districts OF Baltimore city. on calling the
last county (Wicomico) IN The alphabetical
list Mr.. StoCkbridge called Baltimore county
naming and recognizing the "Ditty" or Grant
delegates, and he then called and recognized
the Booth or Grant delegates hom the second legis-
lRtve district Of Baltimore city. Mr.. sockbrldgo
said the Irregularities in appointing delegates from
the first and third legislative districts IN Baltimore
city were great that he would not assume TO de-
eide between the contestants, ana their papers
would so before the committee on credentials 10
be appointed. The chairman stating he was ready
to hear motions for temporary chairman, seVeul
gentlemen arose and the chair recognized James
4, Carry, of Howard, who nominated H..
Clay Naill Of Frederick, motion was
made to substitute the name of DR., w. G.
Tuck, OF Anne Arundel county, At this point
Mr., Socket Matthews, one of the contesting
delegates from Baltimore city, rose and protesting
ngNinst the action of the chairman of the State
Central committee In assuming to name and de-
eide as to the right to seats in the convention, Np-
cradle confusion ensued, Il member insisting that
Mr.. Matthews was not member Of The conyen-
hon and motions ~ clear the galleries, Mr.. stock
bridge put the motion 10 substitute the numo ofDr,
Tuck for Mr. Naill for temporary chalrnan, and It
was lOst-yeas, Al nays, 30, MI. Nail was then
chosen as Temporary chairman ana conducted to
the chair.
tialg the question arose whether the chairman
would sustain the action of Mr. Stockbrldge IN 0d-
nutling the Baltimore county delegation ana me
booth delegation from The second district in Bal
tmore city to seats; the chairman said he recog'
nzed and sustained the acuol OF INC eholrnan OF
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07

RALEIGH N. G., May G.-1wo young men named
Crockcr and Mcmillan were drowned to-day in q
mill-pond six miles south of this place. They
were attending Il picnic given by the Raleigh
lodge OF Good rcpiplars, The boat containing Nc
MILAN, Croker and Miss Annie Mitchell was cap
sized and the two former while attempting to
save Miss Mitchell, went under Charlie Jordan,
q lad, who was near, saved the young lady uitcf
mrNnL pNUrIlunE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07
OIL NNnlls nM Nina.

BRADFORD, PA, May G-In torpedoing the well
of the oakshade Oil Company this afternoon the
well flowed and took fire. The dry condition Of
the woods caused the flames TO spread rapidly
among other oil property, and at present writing
q great fire is raging among the wells OF the Oak
shade Company and the McCalmnnt Oil Company,
near Sumnictt. on the Kendall & Eldred railway,
lis extent at present cannot be determined.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07
noInwnre GroenhacIors.

DOVER DEL, May 6.-rhe Grecnb0ck convcn
ton met here to-day. Wells, of Newcastle, Scout
of Kent, and Long, of Sussex, were appointed q
Stnle committee ana John q. Jackson was nomi
mated as Representative to Congress- Tho Gonyou.
tinn was simly attended, only nine members being
present, aud II is almost impossible TO gather any
facts concerning IL.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07

PETERSBURG, VA May G-Intelligenco received
from different sections Of the State report greater
scarcity of tobacco plants than has been known
for number of years those growing being rapidly
destroyed by the tobacco hy. Farmers are so dis.
coulagcd that in many instances ground prepared
for tobacco is being planted with corn and peas.
1t is thought that not more than one-ourth OF tho
usual crop OF tobacco will be made this year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07
WELL WAR1rED.


The Nationals Once More Defeated.
Especial Dispatch TO THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
ALBANY May G, $780,
A terrific wind prevailed here to-day aud pre-
vented q good game between tho National and
Albany clubs. Only about COO people were present,
and they soon lost interest in the game. Lynch
having lame arm gave way to Derby. The errors
were plentiful on both sides, but the Nationals
went ahead of their opponents, having fifteen to
Albany's eleven. The Nationals left for home by
boat tonight.
Tie score follows:
NATtONATg
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07

The President sent the following nominations to
the Senate yesterday:
Charles Robinson, to be collector OF customs for
the District Of Albemarlc, n. c.
William b. Hyman, to be surveyor Of customs
for the District of New Orleans
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07

SAN FRANCISCO, May Ga dispatch from Astoria,
Oregon says: In q sudden squall on the I'd instant
six boats were cHpsized near Cape Disappointment
and eighteen blown ashore, From fifteen to twenty
fishermen were drowned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07
,Ioxlc,n yolcano In EruptIon.

GALVESTON TEX, May GA Meas special from
the City of Mexico says; The volcano at Colima
continues In active eruption. Lofila, at the foot
of the volcano is reported TO be sinking. The in
hebitants are panic-stricken and abandoning their
HON
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07

JACKSON, Miss, May G.-rhc Republican State
convention adjourned this morning at 2 o'clock.
The delegates are uninstructed, 1t is understood
that their preferences are six for Grant, six fol
Sherman and four for Blaine.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-07

WEST PoINT, N. Y, May 6.-Thc special session
of the court Of inquiry In the Whitaker case to
hear the evidence OF Assistant Dstrict-Attorney
Fiero convened this evening, but adjourned until
Tomorrow, to give that gentleman an opportunity
N no