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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
TIE CHllRITY BILL.


Masonic Temple was not too full' last
night of friends Of tho Childrens' Hospital ou
tho occasion OF tho annual ball for tho benefit
of this worthy charity and the managers have
cause to be proud of the success of their latest
entertainment. The hall was tastcfully doo-
grated with flags and bunting, and hundreds
of singing birds IN glded cages suspended
from the gas,jets made the evening merry with
their Joyous carols. The stage at the eastern
end of the hall bad been fitted up for the ise
of the reception committee of lady managers
of the hospital, and was, of course, crowded
with their friends. Mrs. General Ricketts, re.
ceived the guests, assisted by Mrs Samuel V.
Niles and tho other ladies of the board
Around the sides of the hall tho coats.OG.arps
of the various States OF tho Union were con-
spiCuous, and bunting StreameIs from the
centre of tho hall were fastened at each Of tho
four corners with rosettes Of varieguted rib
bon5. The costumes of the ladies were bril-.
liant beyond description, and 1t is safe
TO say that "hardly ever WAS so much
loveliness gathered within four walls. The
floor was ut no time impossible for the
dancers, aud for this reason tho ball was tho
more enjoyable. The preparation of refresh.
ments had been intTusted TO Hebncr, who
supplied light confectionery, coffee, beef tea
ico.creams aud water'ce', instead OF the usual
heavy supper incidental to such occasions.
Among tho busy, surging throng tho follow
dali, General Sherman aud his daughters, Miss
Ellie and Miss Rachel, Senator Sharon,
daughter and niece Senator and Mrs McPher-
son aud Misses Mcclellan and Hillhousc,
who are visiting them; Hon. j, r. Chalmers
and wife, of Mississippi; Hon. 3, b. Chttouden
aud wifo, OF New York; Senator Burnside, Mr.
and Mrs, Frank Riggs, Mr. aud Mrs, Senator
Ferry, Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Richardson, Colonel
Audenried, Miss Yirgie Niles, hlr, l., IL,
Kaufman, Mr. aud Mrs. George w, Adams,
Major and Mrs. FranGk Taylor, DIR. GRrnett,
Miss Georgia Collegiate, Mr, and Mrs, j. Q, Mill
Ter, Captain AowisOn and Commander U, s,
NJ, Colonel Potter Mr. and Mas, James r.,
Young Hon. J. Mcmahon and wife, Of Ohio
the Misses Riggs, Miss Katie Frye, DIR. aud Mrs,
Lincoln, Rudolph Kaufman, Robert Beall,
James Nall, Mr.. aud Mrs McKenuey, Il, d.,
Keyworth, Mr., NJ. w, GHlt, Miss DoYie For
ncy, Charley Ball and Miss Linda Hutchinson,
Mrs. H. j. Ramsdel, Mr., and Mrs Thomas
Wilson, Mr.. aud Mrs, J, w, Drow, George Cor
sou, Miss Ada Ball. j, j. Chapman, Ernest,
HoltZman, Miss Jennie Blair, Mr., and Mrs, O.,
G.. Kimball, Miss Pairo, MIR. l., Ill, Stevens,
Miss Acker, Harry McKeuuey, Dr. Eliot and
Dir. and Mrs e. O, Darlington, jr, The festiyi'
ties continued until an early hour this morn
ing, when "good-byes" were regretluly said,
aud the guests departed we'll pleased with
their visit " the Charity ball.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09

Among the Executive documents presented
in the House yesterday was u letter from Sec
retary Schurz recommending an appropriation
OF $500 to purchase the first patont ever issued
in this country. Accompanying il was letter
from Il. 4. Hall, of Columbus, Ohio, the pres
ont possessor of the document, in which lie
says 1t was issued at New York July 81, 100,
to Samuel Hopkins, of Philadelphia, for an
improvement in making potash. 1t is written
on q sheet of parchment twenty inches square,
In q round, old-fIshionod hand signed by
George Washington, certified by Edward Rau-
dolph, Attorney General, asbeing comfornlable
to the act of Congress to promote tho useful
arts, and Its delivery to tho grantee is certified
by Thomas Jefferson with tho seal of the
United States. Secretary SchuIz recommends
its purchase as valuable historical relic.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09

DUBLIN, Jan. 5.-The relief fund of the
Duchess OF Marlborough now amounts to Gl4,-
800. The government has made an important
change in its policy in respect to the condi-
tion of Ireland. II has resolved to grant
loans for the construction of drainage works
in the distressed districts which are now on a
schedule annexed to the circular of tho board
of works or which may be scheduled from time
time. Tho loans are to be made upon more
liberal terms than heretofore proposed, namely,
to be rcpayable in thirtyhvc years or perhaps
longer timo; tho number Of years before tho
repayment shall begin is to be extended, and
the government is TO bear the preliminary ex-
ponses. 1t will also offer increased Inducements
to boards of guardians for tho execution of
sanitary works. II these measures be
found inadequate to meet the exgency
tho government will apply to Parliament TO
sanction the appropriation Of G2 100000 ont
of tho church surplus for the prosecution Of
relief works to bo carried on by the board of
works, and to authorize tho formation Of baron.
ial sessions to determine the nature of such
works.
There arO some further reports of disturb
ances by riotous Assemblagos In resistance to
process served in tho counties of Mayo, Gal.
way and Sligo, but no serious conflicts have
occurred, owing to tho lOrbearanco of the po'
lice. Tho process servers have in most cases
been compelled to abandon the effort to do
their duty,
A paragraph telegraphod here about Mr..
Parnelps speech ut Newark leads to tho infer.
enco that exaggerated accounts of the afihir
occurring in County Galway on Friday last
have reached the United States. The facts
are that the police, who We're protecting the
procesSservers, were assaulted aud stoned by
a mob, which had assembled 10 prevent the
servers of the processes, The police fired four
shots over tho heads of the mob and then
chnrged with fixed bayOuets WlereuDOu the
mob hed. There were reports among the
peasantry that six or seven Of their number
had been injured, but tho authorities hays
been unable to And amy of them. Four of the
ringloaders of the mob have since becn ar
rested and committed for trial.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
- s.
bishop starlsey Consecratcd.

NEWARK, N. j., Jan. S.-The conservation
of Thomas Alfred Starkey, Protestant Episco.
pal bishop.elcct of the diocese of Northern
New Jersey, took place at Grace church to-day
with impressive ceremonies, in which large
After the usual services, conducted by Bishops
Howe, of Central Pennsylvania, and Scar.
borough, of New Jersey, Bishop Littlejohn, of
Long Island, preached the sermon. The
bishop.elcct was then invested by Rcvs, ]. II,
Ecclestine, d. d., of Newark, and James Cam
oron, of Edgewater aud presented to Bishop
Clarke, OF Rhode Island, the consocrator, by
Bishops Scarborough, of New Jersey, and Sey-
mour, of Springfield, Ill. The testimonials
were read by Rev. DR.. Boggs, secretary of the
diocese. Tho church was densey crowded.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH.
WASHINGTON, d.. @. FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 8. 1880

lowest bidders in FIVE of the six lots at prices
ranging from lilo cents to 0 40 cents per
pound, aud in one lot j. c. Margravo was
tho lowest bidder at Q 2-l0 cents per
pound. Buckley, Duntou s. Go. were tho
lowest bidders In tho four lots constituting
Glass G, at prices ranging from 91O cents to
5.10 conts por pound also, in the three lots
composing Glass d, at 8, o lilo and 0.lO
cents per pound, respectively. Writing paper
WIS divided into twenty Ave lots, from 100
reams (the smalost) to 6,500 reams (tho largest
amount) in each lot. Bids ranged from 10 4-lO
cents to ID cents por pound, |. & Il. Kings.
land wore the lowest bidders in eleven lots ;
Buckley, Duuton &Co. IN eight lots; Meg.
argle Bros In one, and the two former offered
tho same figures in tho remaining six lots.
The awards will PROBABLY be made in day or
Iwo
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09

The sixth annual meeting Of the Carroll
Institute was held last evening al their rooms,
No. 924 q street northwest, President Bush
nell read his annual report, showing the organ
i2atIom to bo in most hourishng condition.
Tho treasurer reported that the receipts
during the year amounted 10 1857 06, aud that
he had balance on hand ofSl6616
The election for officers so serve for the en-
suing year resulted AS follows:
President John Bingham; first yce'presi'
dent John I. Fallon; second yioc.president j.
Edmond Mallet; recording secretary, d. l.
Murphy; corresponding secretary, Frank r.
May; treasurer, Thomas H. Byruos; edition
Matt. b. Johnson; librarian Dr. A, J. Faush
assistant Librarian, Michael Mmuug,
The following gentlemen were elected to
serve in the board Of directors; George Bogus,
II. H. White, Gregory J. Ennis, Neal II. Mur-
ray and De. II. 4. McAriie. Tho meeting ad-
iourned after passing vote of thanks to the
retiring officers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
Terrible C,lyoorIne Explosion.

WHITEHALL, N. j., Jan. s---The glycerino
building of tho Latin Rand Powder Com.
pany's works, at Oakridge, N. j., near Noun
tain View, blew up at 10; 40 o'clock this morn.
ing. Two men-Fowler and Morell ioremen
in the works, and in the building at the time
were blown through tho roof which was
also blown off aud ono side Of the building
demolished. Both Of the injured men are
still alive, though Fowler Is thought TO be dy.
ing, aud Morol will probably not survive his
injuries. Both men were blown full forty
loet In the air People are docking in from
all directions, and the excitement is intense,
ThIsis the third explosion IN three years on tho
same spot, The explosion was caused by the
glycerine being too hot,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09

The House Committee ou Appropriations
spent most OF its time during the session yes
terday morning in discussing the alleged de-
flciency In what is known as the Star service
appropriation for the PosioiiiCe Department
aud the result of the talk was manifest lator,
when Mr.. Blackburn. of Kentucky intro
duced resolution In the House, which was
adopted directing the committee to inquire
into tho causes and extent of the deficiency in
the postal Star service for the fiscal year
1579-s0. Tho Investigation will be made by
subcommittee, consisting OF Blackburn,
Blount and Cannon, and will be begun ut a
very early day; but it is intimatcd by some
members of the committee that it is not likely
to amount to much.
The committee also during its session con.
siderod the deficiency for the payment OF the
United States marshals. 1t was referred to
tho subcommittee Of which Mr. McAIahon is
chairman, and a bill authorized to be pre-
pared.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
The MaeTeMr DInmonds.

LONDON, Jan. S.-Mr, MaskelynC, Of the
Mineral Department uf the British Museum,
writes TO the Times that he worked with Mr.,
MacTear during many hours Of Tuesday and
Wednesday last The subject, ho says, re-
quircs further Investigation, aud, while ho has
MS vet 10 evidence of the existence Of crystal
line carbon among Mr.. Maci'ear's specimens,
lie feels that Dir. Macroar's request is reason.
able; that ho should Invite II suspension Of
opinion regarding the ultimate result of the
experiments. portion of tho material sub
milted is very hard, aud MI Maskeyno be-
licycs it has scratched topaz aud sapphire,
Mr., Macrcar wishes him to add that dia'
mond has been abmded by 1t, aud TO inelose
his certificate to that effect. Tho certificates
of persons who have Experimental with the
material by scratching gems, &C., arc APP
pended TO tho above account. 1t should be
observed that the specimens submitted by Mr.,
MaoTesT are very small, being merely dust
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09

CINCINNATI Jan. s.-A special dispatch
from Lebanon, KY, says news reached there
yesterday of the killing by Milton White,
aged seventy years, tho keeper of n toll cato
near Mackville, Washington county, Of Philip
White, boy of seventeen years, on Monday
last. There had been previous quarrel be-
tween the parties, who arc relatives, and Mil
ton says the boy had threatened his life. On
tho day of the killing Philip was passing along
the turnpike In front Of Milton's house, when
the latter came to tho door with shotgun
and said he was going to shoot him. Philip
threw open his bosom and told him to fire
away, which he at once did, killing the boy
instantly. Milton WIS held for murder aud
bail was refused. Fears Of lynching arc enter.
tained
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
Funeral of tho Turn HAN victims

NEW YORK. Dec, s.-To.day at Beethoven
Hall tho funeral of six Of the victims of the fire
ut Turn Hall took place. Six collins almost
covered with flowers were ranged side by side,
and ON their plates wer0 the names of the
dead within. Mr.. G, Kuhn, vice.prcsident OF
the Turn Veren, read the funeral address,
About sixty lodges and societies were present.
Thoro was large funeral procession, and fully
10000 spectators crowded around the hall and
In the neighborng streets TO see 1t. Tho re-
mains were inferred in the Evergreen and
Woodland cemetnllhS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09

government proper, including donations to
reformatory institutions and agricultural so.
cietes, $5l2, 2,064.25. The decrease in the ex-
pemdituro for 1870 as compared with the
previous year. was S71i,055SS, and compared
with 1876, $002, ,527.40. This is a most crafty
ing result and reflects high credit upon tho
economical aud judIcious management Of tho
Treasury Department. The Governor strongly
urges II repeal of the tobacco inspection laws,
and makes other recommendations with a
view to rigid economy.
a. =. German for Senator.
ANNAPOLIS, MD, Jan. 5.-The Democratic
caucus, to nominate candidate for United
States Senator to succeed Hon. William Pinkney
Whyte, whose term expires March, 1881, and
also to nominate a candidate for police COM
missioner for the city of Baltimore, met to-
night. Furty.two votes arc majority
On tho first ballot for Senator, Hon.
A. 7. German, of Howard county, received oil
votes. Hon. William Pinkncy White, the
present Unstcd States Senator, received %
votes, and s. Tcackle Wallis, 8 votes. For po'
/ lice commissioner of tho city of Baltimore,
George Cotton received 62 votes, aud William
ii. b. Fussclbough, now president of the board
| of police commissioners neoeived IL votes.
| Hon. A. Z. German, who Is nominated for
Senator, is now a member of the State Scuate
from Howard county and president of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal and chairman Of the
Democratic State committee. Before tho war
ho was page in tho United States Senate,
afterward attached to tho Senate nostofce
and subsequently collector of Internal Row
enue in this State. Since 1870 hc has bccn a
prominent Democrat in The State, and In 1872
was Speaker in the House of Delegates.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09

miraculous. About midnight tic timber on
the hillside, on Shoemaker Gucb, caught from
miners torch, and famed by high wind
spread from that gulch into Black.Tail, over
the divide into City Creek and Forest Hill in
side the city limits, whero, by the surerhuman
efforts of tho fromen and citizens, II was got
under control, with the loss of only u few
cabins aud somo cord-wood. Tho wind blew a
hurricane, and did considerable damage In
different parts of the city. All stores were
cleared of their goods, aud had the fre reached
the heart Of the city 1t could have destroyed
little else but empty buildings. The widest
excitement prevailed throughout tho night,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
MASS1ICHUS ETI,S.
Statement of tho CommonweaIth'sF III

Statement of tho Commemorative Finances,
BosToN, Jan. S.-Governor Long WAS inau-
Rurated to-day with the usual ceremonies, and
delivered his message. The message states
that the total of tho public debt at tho close
of 1879 is $33O20,464, which is the same as u
yOar ago. While this is strictly true, the
State, financially, Is not so well off as year
Rgo, for on the 1st of January, 1870 there was
u cash balance in the treasury Of 81 29i ,5l779,
against $250,O57O7 on january l, 1850. This
diminution OF more ii 100000 Is attributable
TO mistake made last year In reducing the
State tax from 81, 100000 to 100000,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
nIds for supplying Paper.

In conformity with the terms of the adyer.
tisement of December II, 1879, for proposals
10 supply the GoremmouG with all papOr that
may be needed for the public printing until
March l. 1881, tho bids were opened yesterday
by the joint committees of the House and
Senate. The principal items are bOok-print'
ing paper aud writing paper, the former ia
four classes and subdiyldod into nineteen lots,
The lowest bidder Tor the entire six lots OF
class was j, C. Margraye, ut prices ranging
from 8 10 cents 1910 conta por pound. In
class Is, Buckley, Duat0n 4 w, WvTs tao
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
Il SWINDLLNG RING.
How EIIznbeth, N. J., WAS Dofraudod

ELIZABETH, N. j., Jan. 6.-Judge Van
Sickle, Of the Supreme court, to-day gave for
publication the report of Colonel Stevenson,
who was appointed to make summary IN.
vestigaton of the financial affairs Of tho city
of Elizabeth. Tho report charges that war.
rants were drawn by tho controller and paid
by the treasurer without the sanction of law
in the year when the legislature gave council
men salary OF 1900 each and passed the con-
solidated bond ordinances that money was paid
to members of the city council for legislative
services without action OF the city council; that
salaries were paid In advance; that for several
years under different controllers improvement
bonds were issued years in advance of the inn
provcmcnts aud sold for other purposes, and
certificates issued without law or necessity;
that there was great distinction made between
bond purchasers oven on the same day; that
bonds were sold to iilvortes at rates below the
market value aud bought in twenty per cent,
above the market value for the sinking fund;
that largo amounts Of money were kept in
the National State Bank without interest,
while tho city paid large rates on borrowed
money. Tho report contains other charges of
a minor character,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
Tho Genital system Rejected.

New YORK Jan. s.--Tho board of man.
ayers of tho Produce Exchange at meeting
hold this morning rescnded the recent
amendments to the grain rules, which made
them conform TO the GENITAL system, This was
done in accordance with the vote Of yestcl day
by which il was decided that the observance
of tho Genital system in handling grain, &C.
would be impractioable until necessary legis'
lation could be obtained on the subject and
leading commercial exchanges consented to
simultaneously adopt it, Tho result Of yes
terday's vote gives general satisfaction mt the
Exchange. Out Of $50 votes cast only l6S were
in favor of the now system of weights aud
measures.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
Result OF u Railroad Suit.

NEW York, Jan. 5.-The suit of James G.
Stephons aud others against the New York &
Midland Railroad Company and others, has
been decided in favor of the plaintiffs and u
decd of the entire property has been executed
to Conrad N. Jordan, cashier Of the Third
National Bank of this city, who represents
the bondholders of the dcfunct corporation aud
holders of receivers certificates. The consider.
alton Is $l,6O0,000, Tho purchasers intend to
form a new company under the name OF the
New York, Ontario & Western Railroad Com.
pany, with a capital of l0200,000
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
MIRYL1ND.
Annual Message OF Governor carroll.


ANNAPOLIS, MD, Jan. S-The message of
Governor Carroll was read In both houses of
tho legislature to-day. 1t is lengthy but
clear document, aud confined entirely to State
matters, which aro reviewed in detail. 1t
begins with a statement Of the financial situa-
ton, saying; "Wo may consider 1t u fortu-
nato circumstance that, with all the deprecia.
tion of values and the great depression of
trade, which has been universal during the
last six years, tho State has suffered such
small loss in our Investments, and the burdens
OF taxation have been materially reduced The
receipts aud disbursements for the fiscal year
ending September 80, 1879, were as follows
Balance in treasury September 30, 1878, $20d,
1865; receipts for tho fiscal year ending Sop.
tember 80, 1879, 81, 1876, ,32637i total, $3.50.
1926, Total disbursements for the same time,
Bl,774, ,2S325; balance in the treasury Septem.
her 3d. 1879 1856, ,2O309, The receipts into
the treasury were: From taxes 1916, ,S305l;
loans, S25O,OOO; licenses, S47l 765,04; dividends
and interest, $l5,470957 annuity North
ern Central Railway Company, $4,000, aud
the balance from miscellaneous sources,
The disbursements for 1879 We're For public
schools, colleges and interest on public debt,
$1,2l2,0995l, lttlo Oyor one'half Of this
amount being for interest on the public debt
and Tor the ordinary expenses Or the State
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
An Old Defender Gone.

BALTIMORE, Jan. S.-Colonel Nichola;
Brewer, tho oldest survivor of the war of 1919
in this State, died mt his residence in this city
tonight in the ninety.sccond year of his ago
lie was one OF the founders of the association
of Old Defenders, and was It's secretary from
its organization. He has represented his ward
in the city council, aud throughout his long
lilo has maintained an unblemisbed roputa-
tion. Up to few months ago ho was very
active. For many years he was pension agent
for the soldiers aud widows of soldiers Of the
war of 1879.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09

CHICAGO, Jan. S.-About 10000 strikers at.
tended the public meeting Of the Butchers
Union this afternoon. 1t was resolved to con.
tinuo the organization. The speakers indi.
Gated that n compromise would bo acceptable
1t is reported that a man was shot tonight in
quarrel growing out OF the strike. Particu,
lars are not obtainable.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
Richnrd smiths Libel Suit.

CINcINNATI, Jan. S.--The charge of criminal
libol brought against Mr.. Richard Smith, of
the Cincinnati Gd=ctte, was dismissed at the
Police court this afternoon by the prosecuting
attorney, on the ground that n criminal charge
cannot be against corporation, Mr.. Smith
being charged as the representative Of the
Cincinnati Gazette Company. Dr. w. S.
Jones, the writer of tho article in question.
has been arrested on a charge of criminal libel.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
Tho pennsyI,nnin OIL Cnses,

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. SIN the case of The
commonwealth VS.. Warden ct al, known a'
the oil cases, in which rule was asked for to
show cause why certiorari should not Issue
to the quarter sessions court of Clarion u
bring the record up to the Supreme court, and
the trial proceeded with before one of It's jus
ticcs, the Supreme court this morning or
dered that this rulo be roargucd before u full
bench, and until ii is finally disposed Of the
nrocoedings Of tho court below be STAYED.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09

RICHMOND, VA, Jan. S.-The Supreme Court
of Appeals of Virginia has affirmed the judg-
ment of the Hastings court, In this city, in
tho case of John L. Poindextor, convicted
some months since of killing Charles q. Curtis
on the Sd Of March last, for which Poindcxtor
was sentenced to tho penitentary for two
years for voluntary manslaughter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
SENATOR Blaine Reported III.

A telegram received last night from Port.
land, Maino says the Arg,s has Il dispatch
stating that Senator Blaine had a violent ft
on Wednesday, brought on by overwork, and
that physicians were with him Ave hours.
The absence Of dispatches from Augusta con.
Grmatory Of the story makes Its authenticity
very doubtful.