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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03
Not II Correction.

Some weeks since The NATIONAL RE.
PUBLICAN copied from the Boston Commercial
Bulletin Che description Of miserable, dirty
hovol into which It's correspondent had been
inveigled a8 y hotel where ho spent night
No particular hotel WAS designated by name.
rhe keeper OF a hotel at Harpors Ferry now
writes the The REPUBLICAN that the article
was dciamatory Of his house, aud asks IL to
make a correction. Ii the article had named
or had made reference to his house IL would
be a matter Of duty to mako the correction,
but us no reference was made to his hotel In
the article complained Of, but to nero hoyol,
If he desires To advertise his house the adyer.
Using columns OF TnE REPUBLICAN, are open
to him at the usual rates,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03

CHICAGO, July 2,-Chicago Jockey club,
second meeting, third day Tho weather was
fine, track little heavy, and attendance light.
First race handicap; purse $500, for I'LL
ages; $50 10 second horse; one mile. Charlie
Ross first, Florence b, second and Matagorda
third. Time lI4.
Second race, Palmer house stakes, for three.
ycnr.olds; $50 entrance, half forfeit; $500
added; 500 to second horse and 800 to third
winners to carry extra; two miles, Won by
Bancroft, Lavocca second and Mary Anderson
third, Time SAB
Third race, Chaplin & Gortz purse of $500;
500 to second and $50 10 third; mile heats,
Boatitudc l, 1; Rosolla, ?, p Charlemague, 3, 3.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03
Flags to be Presented to tho Schuetzeu
XereIn

When tho clubhouse of the Washington
Schue2en verein was burned last November
the flags belonging to the veron which were
stored away in tho building wero destroyed.
The ladies Of the vcrein resolved last March
to supply the loss, and within four weeks had
subscribed enough money to procure now flags.
Tho flags are three in humber, being Ger
man flag, an American flag and Il society flag
OF banner. The flags are made of the
richest silk and vory handsome. The
society flag which arrived from Now York
yesterday is particularly noticeable. Ii is
five feet by seven in size and made of heavy
silk iringod with gold. One side is white aud
the other green. The green side has the FOL,
lowing inscription in gold letters; "Washng.
ton Schuetaen Vcroin, presented by tho ladies
Of tho vercin, 4 July, 1880" On tho white
side Is \ target surmountGd by an sagls with
wings Widespread and underneath arc
laurel wreath and two crossed rides, In oaoh
corner is wreath Of onk. The staff is uf
rosewood, upon the top Of which is mounted
golden eagle and adorned with a pair Of heavy
gold tasscls. These lagS will DO formally pre-
sentcd to tho vgroin by the ladies o.. the
Shoub2en purk at o'clock tomorrow evening,
after concert by the Marine band, Tho oc.
cas0u will bo very interesting one
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03
THE DEITH PENALTY.

Five Thousand Spectators of an Execution.
MEMPHIS, July 2.-Scott Bell, colored, was
hanged to-day at Starkvillo, Miss, for tho
murder Of Jim Hepry, colored, in May last
Five thousand people witnessed the execution,
Bell murdered Heury while in jealous mcol,
thinking he had caused his wife to leave him.
a Satisfactory Hanging In Texas.
HUNTSVILLE TEX, July 2-English Car
ter, alias L. B. Jones, was hanged here to-day for
the murder Of W. X. Spaulding on the cath of
July last near the town of Dodge. lie met his
fate firmly. The execution took place shortly
aftcr o'clock. The town was crowded with
pooplc. The murder was of tho most cold
blood type. Carter rode up TO Spaulding's
house, protesting friendship, aud in leaving
shot him down at his front gate. Tho hang
ing Of CartOr gives general satisfaction.
SIX Weeks Respite.
CHARLESTON, s. G., July 2.-Ecrson
Hampton, colorcd, sentenced TO be hanged at
Sumpter to-day for tho murder of hisson, was
rcspitod by the governor until August 10.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03
FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH.

make some amendments to the bylaws. Gem
eral L. w. Whitaker and Mr. Isaiah Washing
ton were put in nomination for vice.presidont,
and Mr.. Washington was elected, and the
choice was made unanimous. The chair then
appointed n committee of seven TO make ar
rangements for the ratification meeting. The
committee consisted Of Messrs. Isaiah wash
ington i. w. Whitaker, Hamilton Turloy
Edw. Crusor, J. II. Smith, II. Hinber and A.
Gleason. Tho cS.s",,t,eo agreed 10 moot at
;ne hai tonight to arrange matters for the
ratification meeting. A yotO Of thanks was
then tondored the National Veteran club for
the uso Of the hall, and the committee ad-
iourned
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03
THE WI1ERING SEASON.


Grand Hush oil Nisitors 10 Long Brahch.
LONG BRANCH, n. j., July 2.-There was
an unprecedented rush of people to Long
Branch to-day. The West End hotel and its
cottage annex is crowded tonight, some 500
people being registered. The United States
has nearly 300 guests, and tho Mansion house
and Ocean hotel are calling cots into requiS-
ton to accommodate the late arrivals. Hops
are being held at the United States Mansion,
Ocean and West End hotels, and the Ocean
driveway is alive with gay equipages. To-
morrow's programme at Monmouth park en-
braces six events. The track is in excellent
condition, and good days sport is promised
IL it does not storm. The races commence at
1870 tomorrow and OH Monday at 1890.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03
Youthful Burglars.

LoNG BRANCH, ~ j., July 1.-Two colored
boys, William Newsome and William Wander
ncIl eleven and sixteen years of age respec-
lively, last Sunday broke into the residence of
Rev James b. Wilson, during the absence of
the family, aud robbed the houso of clothing,
jewelry aud silverware to tho value of nearly
$1,000. The boys then escaped to New York.
The police of New York succeeded in arrest
ing them, and to-day the culprits were brought
back. A quantity of silverware, Mrs. vii.
sons Palsly shawl and a watch aud long gold
chain were recovered in New York pawn
Rhnns.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03
Reading Railroad Company.

PHILADELPHIA, July 2-The masters ap-
pointed by the United States circuit court in
the case of the Philadelphia & Reading Rail
road and Coal &c Iron companies, filed their
first report this afternoon, They say that the
receivers accounts as to the Railroad company
from May 20 to June 1o. inclusive, have been
examined and found to DO nearly correct. The
account as to the Coal & Iron company from
May 20 10 June % was examined and found
correct. The account Of the Railroad company
shows that tho receipts were S2,719,0lL7I,
and the balances on hand S151, ,S0347. The
payments for wages, salaries aud contingent
expenses were SS62, 2,G0220 and for interest,
etc, 81, ,S56, ll2.53. The account Of the Coal
81 Iron company shows the receipts were
$il7,0i3.35; the payments for wages, interest,
etc, S406 1910 aud the balance on hand,
S1OSl3D5
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03

The secretary OF the treasury has returned
to the treasury 81 900 900 Of the unoxponded
balance Of the appropriation for refundjng the
national debt four per cents, and S2,OOOO0O
of the meXpendcd balance OF the appropria-
ton for collecting revenue from customs loI
the las yoar, buing the amounts saved by the
dopArtmou. out Of the amounts authorized Ia
be expended by last years appropriation acts
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03

CHICAGO, July a Frequent and heavy
showers throughout the northwest have al
ready greatly delayed the harvest of wheat,
impeded the cultivation of corn and hay
making. In Central Illinois, last night, there
were heavy rains which damaged tho grain
already cut and mado it impossible to get into
the ripening fields for some days. Unless the
weather clears and remains dry damage equal
to that Of TWO years ago may result, Unfavor-
able reports from Minnesota are received, but
not verified as yet
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03

HAvERHML, n. H., July Frank Page,
ten years old, son of Boston broker, and
who came here to spend his vacation, mys-
tcriously disappeared five days ago. and though
hundreds of men are searching for him and II
largo reward is offered for his recovery, there
is no clue to his whereabouts.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03
WASHINGTON. d. G.. SATURDAY MORNING, JULY g.

nue. to-day Tho funeral services were per-
formed by Father Trainor, and attracted u
large crowd of spectators.
NEW YORK July 2-The body of ex.Assem.
blyman Joseph Stein q victim Of the Seawan.
haka disaster was found tonight
William Nichols of Sea Cliff, and Mrs.
Mcissner, Mrs. Thorpe and Mrs. Simonson Of
dlenwood, who were among the missing pas.
sengcis of the Scswanhala, havo been found
unhurt except that Mis-. II t4issTcr is injured
internally
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03
Ocean Grove Cnmp.MeetIn-.

OCEAN GROVE, n. j., July 1.-Two thousand
fonts wore erected by the Ocean Grove Camp
Meeting association for tho accommodation OF
the great crowds which are expected to attcnd
the religious meetings next week. On Mon
day, Independence day will he celebrated
with great display both in the grove and a,
Asbury park. The same day a reception will
be rendered to Bishop Hurst, the newly ap
pointed bishop of the methodist episcopal
church.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03

BosToN, July 2.-George w. Mescrve, a
prominent house builder Of this city, was ar
ragned in the municipal court this forenoon
on the charge Of forging real estate transfers
offered for record at the Office of the register
of deeds 10 the amount of $4,000. Ho was
held in $4,000 bail.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03

New YORK, July 2.-Patrick McArdle, an
ex-catholic priest, was committed to Ludlow.
street Jail to-day, in deflult of $1,000, on a
charge Of PERJURY in swearing that ho was
owner of q certain lot in Brooklyn when offer
ing himself as bondSman for Harry Living
ton, arrested for pnssing counter(eit money.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03

New YORK, July 2.-The sudden death of
eSusan Remsen, u girl of twonty years, at
Trinity mission, No. 90 State street, was in.
vestigated to-day by Coroner Knox, who
found reason to believe that the girl had died
from laeing too tghtly ON the proyious day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03

SAN Francisco, July 2.-The stock boards
adjourned this evening until next Wednesday
Tomorrow and Monday the produce exchange
banks, and the principal places of business will
be closed. The work of decorating tho city
for the Fourth is being actively pushed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03
Voluntary Starvation.

New YoRK, July DIR. Tanner has tasted
four.and. a.half days, losing ten pounds. He
is lively and his voice is strong. The physi.
clans in attendance carefully note the changes
in his condition. His pulse averages 80 and
listomperaturo 9S 9-10.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03
Deatb of Mrs. Emily urnnd.

New York, July 2.-Ms, Emily Bland,
widow of Humphrey Bland, the actor, died
last evening. During tho war her husband
was the manager of the Washington theatre,
where she appeared and enjoyed much popu'
lap
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03

politics. Our civilization demands new
party dedicated to the pursuits Of peace which
will not allow the war issues ever to be re.
opened and will render the military strictly
subordinate to the civil nower.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03
Murder and Arson.

AMITYvILLE, L. l., July 2.-Lewis Schmidt
was murdered, his body thrown into woll
aud his house burned at this place last
Wednesday night,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03

NEW ORLEANS, July 2.-The steamship
Louisiana, which left New York ut p. IN. on
June 81, arrived hore at 1 p N. to-day, max
ing the fastest time on record.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03
AN AMIcADLE ACTION.

PHILADELPHIA, July "A special dispatch
to tho Inquirer from Washington, Pa states
that Judge Mckennan, OF the United States
circuit court, has extended the original order
by which the receivers of tho Reading road
were appointed so as TO cover The bill filed in
behalf of the general mortgage bondholders.
This indicates that the foreclosure suit is IN
umicable action.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03

Agders Quocn says that tho ladies who
open dead lo,teH in Washington wear vois TO
hide thoir blushes. Perhaps they're only
mourning Tor ,hg dead.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03
BROUGHT BY THE WIRES.
Events of Interest Transpiring in
Various Quarters.
Eouthern Excursionists In the Dominion--A
Murder Confessed-A Quick Trir-Dr'
Tanners Fast-Denth of u wash
inaton Actress - Result OF
Tight Lae!ng-Th" ''amp
nj Ocean Grove.


TORONTO July 2.-Thrcc hundred oxcur.
sionists from Alabama, Georgia and other
southern states arrived here to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-03

Tho following are the total score, at an tho
ranges ,or the two days shooting jackson,
tGI, Sroit lGl; Fruton, i5S; Young 1853;
Browne, iJl; Nin,r $50; Warren. an. Far.
r1w, ill, John Rghy lll; William R'ghy, AL;
Land, an, Thyme i39' Joynt, i3S; Rockwell,
i}2, aud Fisher, 42i, All the nboyc.uamcd
took prizes,
Fonton made tho highest score of the Irish.
mon, but ht was not allowed to take the Gun,
having boon the Wiun1r Of II ON a previous oc-
casiou. Young therefore is tho winner OF the
onp.
The all'Ir-laud challenge shield will be COM
pctcd for TO morrow, An American team Of
four will compete with two Irish teams. The
ranges Ton tho match are ,OyD and i,lOJ yards.
An NJ. =. neld IA - EiDe, salt,
DuDLIN, July 3.--ln the Electromagnetic
police court yesterday the adjourncd sum
mons OF \, NJ sullivan NJ, f., charging Mr.
Cpllan, NJ, T., with libel WIS heard. Mr.
Clllan wns committed 1r trial and entered
rrcognihanca ior IloO TO appear whoa the case
would be called,
Tho Great strike,
NossIrY, July 2-'rhe suke oC The cotton
operatives is growing more serious, great
meeting was held last night, which, on % bal
lot being taken, resolved by u majorty of u
TO continue thB strike, Several largo employ
ers threaten IL thu dispute is not settled to
close their pli.'s eu.ucly for months,
Thp cuban Insurgouts i;ro.liod once More,
HAvANA, July p. -Ca'iN'o Garcia with his
followers Is iu the jurisdiction OF Inaluilio
where no had an euG1up!Cr ulh tAe Spanish
troops. th3 is.urEens Wets dspersrd, lcav-
Ing b,hhIi a lew ai.oN api Slms correspond
ouce. The chief SsrsAn Ss"chct, is IN tho
jurisdiction lr Santa Clara, who.e several OF
his followers have surrendered, The l-muin-
der Of the baud Of the late CeciiiJ Gonzalez
have likewise surrendered,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-28

Ee-The Worlds Fair Committee 10 asking
Congress 60 Pass sct for eclsbrating the one
liundredth Anniversary Of the Treaty Of Peace
and the recognition of American Independence,
by holding an international exhibition Of arts,
manufactures and the products Of the soil and
mine. in the City Of NeW York in'iss5. TheprO-
posed bill provides for the appointment Of two
commissioners from each State. one from each
Territory. and one from the District Of Columbia,
and IL nases sixty Commissioners from the City
Of New York. The Board Of Finance shall be
elected By the subscribers 10 the stock and the
capital stock is placed at twelve millions Of dol
lars. in sharcs of ten dollars each. Foreign
nations are to be invited TO compete No appro-
priation is asked for. A Worlds Fair in New
York will attract immense crowds 10 the city from
all parts Of the globe and thus make things lively.
Il also will afford thousands Of cur citizens who
reside in the interior an opportunity 10 visit the
metropolis at cheap excursion rates. As no money
is asked for Congress should not hesitate to pass
the BILL THrf, Field and Fara.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-28

A SINGULAR cAsE.-The nagsrstown Ersnisg
Giobs reports the following: Mr.. John Brown,
living on the farm Of Mr.. Jos. u. Loose, near
wiiIiamsport, has = valuable horse that has had
running sore on the underpArt Ofths jaw, between
the ma1illary bones. for three years. Every saort
possible vas made 10 divine the cause and effect
cure, BY veterinaies and Others but 10 purpose.
A Few days ago DR.. II. J. cossens, Hagerssown's
veterinary surgeon, vas called 10 examine the
horse. lie Immediately proceeded 10 probe the
substance he removed II, and TO the astcnishment
Of all present IL turned out TO be piece Of wire
six inches long. The doctors theory is that the
horse got this wire under his tongue while eating
baled hay, which 10 usually secured by wire. and
that the horses ailmsnt proceeded entirely from
this cause. The wound 10 row healing Up finely,
and in few days the horse will be a. well -
ever.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-28
Correspondence baltimore County Union.
DOES FARMING PAY9

MesWs. Editors I'll hand you an article taken
from paper published at charlestown, Jefferson
county, West Va, which may interest your nu-
merous readers, who arc engaged In the noble
calling Of tilling the soil. Your correspondent,
though not farmer, 10 nevertheless the son Of =
farmer, and has always taken 4 lively interest in
all that pertains 10 agriculture. / am sure that
some Of our baltimore county farmers should be
able TO make as good showing As the West Vir-
ginian does. Let us hear from them.
soino years since your correspondent was com
ing south ON the y. c. X. W., and while at Park
ton felow-passongsr, who ] noticed 10 be a wide
awake, observing man. approached me with tho
question, "Can you tell me, cir, why there 10 30
much waste land through this country Why, sir,
in our State this land would bo utilized upon
these hills We would plant grapes and these low
lands we would convert into Meadow" Ny re-
ply TO his question be inferred. viz: The farms
are ioolargc. In further conversation found him
a very intelligent gentleman, largely engaged in
grape culture, upon the shores of cayuga Lake,
New York State.
This remind. me of another circum stance which
occurred on the same road. just south of York.
Pa. some years since. was approached In very
much the same manner by = gentlemen, who,
judging from his appearance, had never been very
far from home. who said "Say, stranger, eau you
tell me what these here big buildings are; | saw
80 many Of them about Harrisburg, There's
ons"-ai the same time pointing TO large barn
-oine Instance from the rOad-"are they 'ehssss
yaeisriss: ! replied there arc no cheese fac
tories in this coun;ry-,hey are Pennsylvania
barns. "H-n-r.n..," be said "why they are big
ger than the houses" ! felt disposed TO laugh.
but thought perhaps il I were to e. 70 bis sec
tion of country might mistake cheese factories
for barns, hence suppressed my ri'ibili,ies.
The article referred TO by our correspondent is
oas q eon,ilcrable interest. tis headed Farm
iac npt Unprodtabie, and /. as follows:
"Col. John ". GraGtham. Who has had cxpcr.
isnee - baHker, merchant. legislator and farmer.
aul scce.siul in each ami al. tells what hc
knows about farming" and gives f;uTes that will
at Ei.a slti.e AMI encourage others. lie says
u have hear! 80 much about agricultural de-
pre,'ion. and land no; yielding more than . per
cent. that attn inclined 20 ssnd you a statement
c; farming for l'5g. Land properly cultivated
will yield a. much Fraat as any legitimate bIsi.
ne's we can ensag. in much better than banking
rs kno~ By experience. NJ son ami have
su.ail farm that cost u s7,o35.0o. Last year We
Lai - acres IN wheat and - in corn. and raised
lali bushels q wheat ald 22O barrels o.: com.
We .1!i from the :aria a. follows:
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-28
FAITH.
M MARY HArEs DODGE.

The wind drove the moon
To a sky bull, cave,
Aud closed II up
- il were her grave.
The cave threw wide
A silver portal
And forth she came
Serene, immortal!
lie piled black clouds
In angry might.
Till lost in gloom
Was all her light.
The clouds a moment
Held her under;
Then. gloriicl.
They burst asunder!
The wind, that night.
Bcmoanel and whistle.
Till all the forest
Stirred and bristlod
While mOonheams stole
7" tcaf-Wei pillows,
And found their way
Through graveyard willows.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-28

- -
Besides Ws kept llo bushels whea; for bread !;
.alie4 az i.ooo pognds q pork. and had the milk
butter. e<-s anI poultry. ! do no; count hay and
oats because Ne ;ei then. Thu, you see our laal
Yielded us over II PER ceai. in addition 90 our
living. Don; you think the Per cent. is a hun
bug Your friend.
.JoHN " GR,NruAN"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-28
JONI ". GRASrnAN."

THE MENSoSIrirs OF pEgrEA vALLEY.-
The Lancaster Pa EgamiA.- and ESpr...
say, In the sevenisenth paper On the Upper
Course " the Sehuylkll." Mr.. Jacob II. Major
further discusses the movement. and o. eraiiou. of
the ars; Germaa settlers in Pennsylvania lie
say The german emigFaats we're industrious and
in;e. gent. as wel! a. leyoui Christian People
The Plan 4 the sm grants. in,luiin: al naiiviie.
~ss 10 purchase large tracts u land in Pennsyl-
vania from agents or companies in England. and
large bedes would settle together. dil the Men
nonities Ia pequeA Valley. Lancaster county. in
l'0a anl lsl0; % like the Frankfort company
previously alluded TO; or they would send person.
across the Atlantic 10 .Ake NJ land for them ami
make s0ne preparations for the reception Of their
iamilie. and friends. The Swiss M,nnoniiies. Of
rsque= Valley. fed from the eanioHs Of Zurich and
Neane because of religious intolerance purchased
from Pean large tract laud. which since its
settlement has been justly celebrated as one Of the
richest agricultural communities Of the State. An
ssen; was sent TO Germany from this valley TO in
si;e immis grafton. and great vas the influx that
in l:2.. about So.e0o persons. mostly Germans.
hai foGni homes in the rich forests Of Pennsyl-
,ania These settlers took up the rich farm lands
ia the pic;uFe.que valleys of the Susqnchanna and
IL, tribaiafcs and the Germans who settled beyond
the great river believed themselves TO be within
the boundaries of Maryland. but shortly after
forming their settlement. 1885, they declared their
allegiance TO Pennsylvania. This so aroused the
authorities e Maryland. that the sheriff of Baiti
more county. Mary Wand. with three hundred men
marched into Pennsylv ania 10 drive the settlers
from the land claimed by Lord Bal,inors. The
sheFIf q Lancaster county called out y strong
force 20 resist the invaders who Eere finally pur-
suaici 60 retire without violence. The majority
of the Germans had come 90 their new homes 20
enjoy religion. liberty aud especially the German
ouakers were averse 10 bearing arms.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-28

es- About four years ago Samuel c. Cadual-
ladeE. Of Upper Wakefield. Backs county, Psnna.,
sold horse 10 . man In Philadelphia. Last
week one morning the same horse having escaped
from his Philadelphia owner on the night before
and Travelled thirty miles. trOtted mp the lane Of
his former home and went into his old STALL This
is regarded as . wonderful proof Of attachment,
seeing that 30 long time had elapsed between
the animals sale and his rcturn.