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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10

Increased Appropriations for TortInoations

Senators Allison, Beck and Booth, the sub.
committee In charge of tho Fertilization bill
now before the Senate Committee on Appro-
priations, hoard General Benet, Chief of Ord
nance, and General Wright. Chief of Engi-
necrs, in argument yesterday, advocating an
increase of tho amount voted by the House of
Representatives for tho armament of fortiflCa-
tions, from 1925, 900 to $500000.
The subcommittee also heard Mr.. Timothy
Davis, of South Boston, Mass, and Mr.. Pauld-
ing, of Cold Spring N. Y, in advocacy of the
proposed increase.
They informed the subcommittee as repre-
sentatives of the only two ordnance foundrles
in the United States that they would be
obliged to discharge their skilled workmen
and close their establishments permanently
unless the Government gave larger orders for
the manufacture of ordnance than thOy have
received for several years past and argued that
the loss of these facilities would be irreparable
by tho Government except at largely dispro.
portlonate and increased cost.
The subcommittee will submit favorable
report of the proposition to the full committee
next Monday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10
THE IRISU ORATORS.
A Hearty EeoeptIon In BrooIslyn.

New YoRK, Jan. 9.-NIessls. Parnell and
Dillon spoke at the Academy OF Music ia
Brooklyn tonight, and were given a hearty
reception by large audience. Iu concluding
his remarks, Mr.. Parncll said he felt con ddont
that the time was very near at hand when
they would strike fatal blow to the land
system of Ireland.
Henry Ward Beecher was present. aud on
invitation addressed the Meeting, saying ho
could not allow this opportunity to pass
without saying something for the unfor-
tunato people who were In distress, while thors
worc prairie lands III America to raise substance
enough for Ireland and all tho other
countries. Some said We must stop dealing
with charity, but the man who says that is TO
man. The mcu who till the land should DO
the owners of it, and where they aru not tho
land .ow ners are holding them by their throats.
Mr.. PaInell has Issued nn appeal to the people
of Anne rica for aid.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10

CINcINNATI, Jan. 9.-Tho heavy rain Of
yesterday caused disastrous overflow Of
water from u sewer on Denham street, near
Brighton, subnerging the upper end Of Free.
man avenue, aud causing Il damage OF from
$4,000 to 100000, The primo cause was
break in the sewer on the tirst-namod street,
which damned the water, causing 1t to lilt tho
caps of tho man,holes on Freeman avenue,
filling the block between Central avenue aud
Bank street TO the hubs oil carriage wheels,
and stopping the street.cars and tho water
still remains there aud tue engineers are dis
putting as to the means of drawing IL Of, The
full extent of the damage to the merchandise
in cellars cannot be nscertaned until the water
Is oil, but the lowest estimates put IL ut
$40 OOO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10
CURRENT CAPITAL TOPICS.
What Was Done Yesterday in Con-
gress and Elsewhere.
No Session of tho Senate-Privnto Bills in the
House-work OF Committees-CabInet
Meetlng-Indian Commissioner
Charges Against CoInmls-
sioner uayt - IIad Ad-
Vice Ignored, &c., sc.
Tho Hnnsa Yestor,lny.

Tho Senate was not In session yesterday,
and 1t being private bill day In tho House
there was nothing in or about Congress worthy
Of uote.
Mr.. Whitthorno, of Tennessee, offered q
resolution In relation to the establishment OF
an international system of rules for tho guild
auce OF all naval and merchant vessels while
at sen.
Mr.. O'Connor, OF South Carolina, presented
q petition from his constituents praying the
passage Of bill he recently introduced, re-
turning to the freedmen of tho South the
amount Of their savings deposited In the bank
rupt Freedmen's Trust Company.
Mr.. Ryan, of Kansas, introduced bill au-
thorizing the President to admit free Of all
duties goods contributed by persons abroad
for the relief of tho colored people recently y
emigrated from the South to the Northwestern
States
Mr. Ryon said that there was largo amount
of such goods in bond iu tho custom-houso at
Now York, and as the people for whom they
were intended were suffering, he hoped there
would be no objection, aud that the bill might
be put on its passage at once.
Fernando Wood said he would havo to object,
because tho Committee of Ways and Means
hnd before it now number of bills of a SINH
lar character which they expected to report
next week, aud if this bill was permitted to
take that reference II would be reported at the
same time. 1t was so referred.
While the Speaker was calling committees
several bills were passed removing the politi-
cal disabilities of certain persons therein
named, AMI Hendorck b. Wright, of Pennsyl-
vania, undertook TO get in an amendment to
extend the operations of one of them to all
persons now undor political disability. The
Speaker, however, while he expressed his sym
pathy with Mr.. Wright's amendment ruled
that it was not in order, inasmuch as it would
change tho measure from private to public
bill.
During the call of the committees a very
large number of pension bills were presented,
and after tho expiration of the morning hour
the House went into Committee OF the Whole
on the private calendar, and latar adjourned
until Monday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10

At tho meeting of the House District Com
mittoe yesterday, Chairman Hunton reorgau.
lied the subcommittee as follows: Ways and
Means-Mcssrs. Hunton, Henkle, Sanford and
Neal Railroads and Bridyos-Messrs. Martin
Dcl.) Slemons, Aldrich. Claims--Messrs
Slemous, Hcilman, Martin. Education, Labor
and Charitable observation-disclosures Aldrich,
Sanford, Henklo. Streets Avenues and I'm
observation-disclosures. Sanford, Hazelton, He'll.
man. Sanitary Condition and Regulations
Messrs James, Martin, KIot2. Corporations
Messrs. Klotz Neal, Martin. Reformatory In-
sttutions, Police Regulations aud Prisons
Messrs Neal, Ha2elton Semons. The com
mittee at its meeting mudo an important
amendment to the District code by the incor.
poratIon Of section providing that drunken
ness shall be punishable with fine of s.,
whether the inebriato be disorIerly or not.
Tho members of the committee agreed not to
the proposed new rule nbolishing
District day." us it was thought the District
would fare better by tho committee being
called In regular order, as other committees
are, than under the present system of n day
set apart for action on District affairs. A pe-
tition signed by large number of business
mon of Washington, was filed in tho House
yesterday praying That u law bo passed for the
protection of fish in the Potomac and waters
of the District.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10

CHICAGO, Jan. 9.-The Ute Indians, with
their escort, passed through here to-day for
Washington. There was a crowd At the depot
and some demonstrations, but only in the way
OF harsh words toward the Indians.
TOO MuCu cLEMESCY.
General Adams, who arrived this afternoon
confirms the stories OF the nalneless indignlties
which tho whito women suffered no tho hands
of their cruel capltors, He says tho women
very unwilingly made full statemenb
to tho Commission of the circumstances,
with tho understanding that it should
not bo published. Mrs. NIecker, how
ever, subsequently, published tho story
herself. General Albums said that had he
known this part OF the barbarty of tho
sayages before tho Commission began its
work, he would have advised letting General
Merritt aud his force punish the redskins
without further delay. The women we're,
however, so averso to having the flcts
known, that they at first denied even to tho
Comm ission that they had been fouIly dealt
with,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10

Dir. Voorhees,, of Indiana, got his committee
together yesterday for the first time, which was
appointed before the holiday recess, to investi-
gate tho negro exodus. Mr.. II. G, Carleton, of
Indiana, a friend of Senator Voorhees,, WAS ap-
pointed clerk and stenographer. The COM
mittee consists of Senators Voorhees,, Vance,
Pendleton, Window and Blair, and will for
the present hold their sittlngs in Washington.
The committee agreed beginning tho taking
of testimony next week In Washington, aud
witnesses will be summoned to attend here at
that time. Later the committee will probably
visit some of the Southern States most affected
by the exodus.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10
Vanderbilt. Onor ACCENTED.

New York, Jan, 9,-Drexel, Morgan & Co.,
l.. Won Hoffman & Co., and Mr., W. l., Scott, tho
committee Of the Now York Central syndicate,
having made an extensive examination of the
New York Central, extending back twenty
years, to-day notified Mr., Vanderbilt that they
would take the additional 100000 shares, tho
option on which expires tomorrow
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10
The Indictments Axninst John w. Wright

A nollc pros was entered by District Attor-
noy Wells yesterday to the twenty-sixth u-
dictments against John w. Wright, late agent
Of the Cherokee Indians, for forgGries amount
ing to a half million Of dollars, committed in
1879 in the collection of back pay and boun.
ties due the First regiment of Indian Guards,
Ono Of these cases was tried IN 1874 aud alter
costing tho Government $4,000 or more in
tho production and maintenance of witnesses,
resulted in the acquittal of the accused. 1t
was in connection with these indictments that
Wright made personal assault upon Hon,
Columbus DolauO two or three years ago,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10
contested Election Cnse.

The House sub-Committco on Elections,
having in charge the contested election casu.of
Donnelly vs.. Washburn, have had three SOS.
sons, on tile first two listening to an arRu.
ment of Hon. George w. Julian, in behalf of
contestant and on last evening listened to q
fine argument by Judge Flsndrau, of Minne-
sofa, who clearly demonstrated the 1insy
foundation upon which this case is brought
against a clear majority for Mr.. Washburu of
3,013. The committee meet again on Monday
evening To resume it's consideration.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10
Imports and Duties.

A compilation prepared from tho annual re-
ports of commerce and navigation, giving
quantities, values and amount Of duties re-
ceived from foreign merchandise entered into
for the last twelve years. with
other valuable information, a work prepared
by Charles II. Evans of the Bureau Of Statis-
tics, is now ready for distribution, and should
DO found on the lesk of every merchant, man'
ufActurer and producer--can bo obtained by
Representative in either House.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10
The Indian Commission.

The Board of Indian Commissioners yester.
day continued their con nlorence with tho board
of secretaries of the diiiGrene religious socie-
ties. Somo discussion arose affecting the
method Of appointing Indian agents, Tho
plan in vogue under the Administration of
President Graut-that Of leaving the selection
of Indian agents to tho different religious
bodies being generally preferred to the
present system The board called upon
the President, and after discussing the
Indian question with him 'acopmonds'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10

The Sunday.school of the Mount Zion Bap.
tist church, Twelfth and h streets northeast
Rev. Adam Green, pastor, held their usual
Christmas festival in the church last Thurs.
day evening. The opening exercises consisted
of singing, followed by the distribution of
candies and cakes to tho children, after which
they amused themselves in MARCHING around
tho church singing, After a pleasant hour
was spent in this mSnnor tho exercises closed
with SINGING and praYer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10
An lnsnne Mnrdarer.

GALvEsroS, TEXAS, Jam. "a Nc,rs' special
from Cambridge says; IN. A, Sacy, who was
supposed TO be insane, went to the residence
of j. NJ Ladl, ten mill east of here, and shot
Iudd dead without the least provocation.
From thence no went to Sluucl Tubbs' house
aud shot him five times. Tubbs Is not expect
ell to live. Saey then went to LOgan's farm,
informed Logan Of what he had done, and be.
fore he could be prevented placed tho pistol TO
his own head and blew out his brains"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10
Immigration statistIos.

The Chief of the Bureau of Statistics fur
nishos the following information. derived from
official returns In regard to immigration into
the port of New York:
There arrived ut tho port of New York dur.
ing tho month of December, 1879, 9S2l pas
sengers, Of whom S204 were immigrants.
During the corresponding period of 1873 the
total number of passengers arrived at the
port was 5,33l, Of whom 3,3l7 were immi-
grants.
OF the total number of immigrants arrived
at the port of New York during the month OF
December, 1879, there were from England,
1897; Scotland, ALI; Wales. 6s; Ireland, 1,15S;
Germany. 1882; Austria, 22i; Sweden $50;
Norway, SO; Denmark, IS; France. 17S; Swift.
zerland, 209 Spain, II; Italy, 800; Holland, II;
Belgium, 6S; Russia, 10; Poland, 197; Hun
gary, 249; all other countries, 49,
Tho arrivals at the port of New York during
the calendar year of 1872 as compared with
1873, were as follows:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10
pursu,t Of yictorIa,s Baud,

SAN FRAEcIsco, Jan. "a dispatch from
Silver City, n. NJ, via Tucson, says: "Victoria
and about 100 warriors passed here going
north, on the 9TH instant. When last heard
from they were near McEvars ranch, aud
were moving direct for their former haunts in
the Black mountains. There was some fight
Ing at McEyars but nobody was hurt. Major
with fvo companies Of cavalry, is in
pursuit twenty.four hours behind tho Indians,
Comanches from Texas are depredaling in
PecOs Lincoln county, N, NJ"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10

The police found horse aud carriage in q
gully on tho Ninth-street road in the county,
opposite tho schuetzen Park, yesterday morn.
ing. The carriage was badly damaged aud the
horse seriously injured, 1t WAS ascortaned
that man aud woman, who were intoxicated,
were driving in the carriage Thursday night,
aud the carriage was backed down tho EN-
bankment. The occupants We're not injured.
Tho horse and carriage belonged to u livery.
stable in the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10
The Color Question I'm ohio.

COLUMBUS Jan. 9-Georgo W. Williams,
the colorcd representative to tho Gen.
eral Assembly from Hamilton county. was re-
fused his dinner ut L.. Beck II Co.'S restaurant
to-day on account of his color. Dlr. Williams
states that he win bring suit under the civil
rights bill,
The House of Representatives adopted a
resolution asking m Investigation by "a COM
mitteo OF the House to ascertain whether or
not the dignity Of the House had becu in
fringed upon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10
rxtensIon of pensIon nenelIt,.

The Senate Committee ON Pensions yester.
day agreed to recommend the passage of tho
bill to extend the provisions Of tho law of last
year granting pension of S72 per month to
soldiers who lost both arms or both legs or in.
CURED total blindness in the service, and to
pensioners who were totally disabled in the
service otherwise.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10

that the religions bodies he permitted to select
agents for the Indians. Later, II conference
was held between the members of the boaJd
and Secretary Schurz Tho charges Of mis-
management preferred against Indian Con-
missioner Hayt were considered and COM
mittee WAS appointed to investigate the charps
and report to the board at their meeting to.
day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10

The PostofIico Department has prepared and
will submit to Congress on Monday q voumin-
Gus report-somo 200 pages--icgarding the
operations of the various lottery associations
aud their agents. Tho report has been pre-.
pared In response TO resoluLi of the House.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10

PETERSBURG, VA. Jan, 0,-MIary Council,
daughter of woll.known farmer of Surrey
county, was standing in front OF the fireplace
a few days ago, when her clothes ignited aud
she was literally roasted to death. She was
alone at the time of the accident.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10

ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 9,--The Legislature in joint
con venton to-day reelected Barnes Compton
for State Treasurer for the ensuing two years.
George Cotton was elected Police Commis-
sioncr of tho city of Baltimore for six years.
his term commencing in January, 1881.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10

WuMINGroN, n. c., Jan. 0,-Alleu Matthies.
Il negro who was convicted al the last term Of
the New Hanover Superior court of the muir
der Of Reuben Herring also negro, residing
in Pender Court, was hanged in the Jail yard
in this ritV tO.day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10

san Francisco, Jan. 0.--Joshua A. Norton,
better known to all old CuliIorniaus as "E Em-
poror Norton dropped dead at tho corner OF
California aud Dupont streets last night,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10

WILKEsBARRE, PA, Jan. 9,--Josoph Fluegel
was fatally injured by nm explosion of gas at
the Mordecai shaft yesterday aud died thI4
morning,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10
indiana Demooratio convent on.

INDIANAPOLIS, jan, 9.-Tho Democratic
State Central Committee have fixed June as
tho day for the State convention.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10
7TFTY CENTS PER MONTH.


Hon. Gilbert Do Ia Matyr was the frst
sneaker, and delivered an eloquent speech on
the currency question. At the conclusion OF
his remarks there were loud calls for kearuey
but the chairman had some one else in Wow,
aud suggested that the audience hear MIR.
Richard Springer who, ho stated, had lnst
arrived from tho battlefield of Maine Inc
new name took well, aud Mr.. Springer was
accordingly called for. He entertained the
meeting with an account Of the doings in
Maine during tho past mouth, of course taking
care to paint the Republican managers IN the
dark est colors. He did not succeed in genernt-
ing much enthusiasm, however, as the story
had already been told in the newspapers.
Kearney was finally given hearing, but
said nothing new, his speech being reiter'
alton OF that of yesterday afternoon. One re-
mark that he made in speaking of the cur
rency question seemed to bo appreciated by
tho meeting, which was that "he wanted a
dollar based upon potato or head OF cab
bage and not upon asbit of gold, which was
only useful to stick in womans ears or
mans tooth" Kearney did not talk with his
usual vim, aud seemed anxious TO get away.
lie wus followed by Ex-Governor Mcmillan, Of
Virginia, Mr.. A. X. Parsons, of Chicago, aud
the chairman, each of whom made speeches
filled with comfort and promise for tho adj
herents Of the "rag.baby,' and the meeting
then adjourned.
THE GREENBACK EDITORS
The Greenback editors in attendance upon
the National Greenback Labor Conference
organized an association yesterday TO be
known us tho Greeuback- La or Press Asso-
ciation," and elected tho following officers /;
President, Colonel s. L. Norton, of Chicago;
vco-presidents A. II. Brttin, of Huntsville,
Ala, +. s. Watson, of Wiliamsport, Pa;
secretary, J. II. Randall, of Clyde, Ohio; cor.
responding secretary, Moses Hull, Of Boston.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10
George william Curtis and Private DaIzeI

A Young Mems Republican Club has been
organized at Caldwell, Ohio, composed cx-
clusively Of young men who will cast their
maiden votes for President this year, and who
are pledged to vote for tho nominees of the
Chicago Convention. Private Dalzell appears
to have been the originator of the club, and
explains that the foregoing statement Is call
there Is of the League" OF course Dalzpll has
been writing to everyone in general about this
club, and it seems that he also wrote to
George William Curtis in particular. Tho lat.
tors reply to Dalzcll's letter was as follows:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10

busy night and day In a task Of thwarting the con.
spirators aud II Is merely part of their dast0rdly
deSpicable course 70 invent some form Of slander
against me. [ have not seen the charge, but
know II isa lilo out Of whole cloth, and cannot be
diverted from the real work in hand to do more
JAMES c. BIAtNE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10
" EST New BRIGHTON,
STATEN ISLAND, N. Y,
X IantarV 1904

DEAR SIR: l am very much obliged to you again;
but do not think tho letter of sufficient general
interest to publish and return 1t with my thanks.
/ am glad that the young men are uniting in
support of Republican principles and hope that
they may insist upon candidates worthy of the
principles and refuse to sustain those who are not
refuse to FOLLOW them when they do not
Yours truly, GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS.
To Private DALZELL.
This reply does not seem to have met with
Dalzelps approval, for tho club goes on as be-
fore, pledged to support the Chicago nominees,
whoever they may be. From this II is ap.
parent that Dalzell is decidedly of the opinion
that Curtis is bad leader and needs to be
taught to lead wisely " by being ignored as a
leader Perhaps Curtis is too bgoted to see
and feol this reproof but the rest OF the world
will appreciate it at glance,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10

Have seon your dispatch, That Is the first
/ ever heard OF any charge against ME;
but whatever tho form or phrase Of the ac-
and merely part of the monSlrous, wicked, un- :
paralle.ed conspiracy to deprive free people OF
thOir suffrage by fraud, forgery and perjury, am
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10
A MASS MEETING.

A Greeubackor's mass meeting was held last
evening ut Fenton Hall, at which there was a
good attendance of the delegates to the con-
ference. noticeable feature of tho meeting
was the absence Of the women who had
agilated the granting of suffrage to their sex,
their place last evening being taken by the
wives of number OF the delegates The
meeting was called to order by Hon. Washing
ton L. Hope, Of Now Jersey, who nominated
MIR, Richard Treyellick, of Michigan, as chair
man, which was conouued in by the audience.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10
MORE OF THE SWAN STORY.

BOSTON, Jan. "a special dispatch to tho
Herald says 1T is charged that when White
left Hartman in the courthouse to go after
the money he was followed down State street.
and was seen to enter Mr., Blaino's house
Upon leaving it he went directly to the court.
house"
NEW York, Jan. 0.--The agent at Augusta,
Me-, OF the Associated Press, having been
notified by the general sgont TO obtain Mr.
Blaine's personal statement regarding the pub.
lished charge that ho was implicated in tho
asserted attempt to bribe Fusion member of
the Maine legislature, handed the message to
the SENATOR who replied to ii rs follows;
~ IaELInAn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-10

At the opening Of to.day's session Of the
Sanatc but one Republican appeared and took
vote on tho bribery order was rcconsidcred
and the order laid on the table. The COM
mittoe appointed on the gubornatorial votes
Is composed Of Mcssrs. Atwoll, Linn, Thomp-
son, of Knox. Barrett, Locke Dingley and
Flint. The committee on Senatorial votes will
proceed at once with It's duty. II Is composed
OF Mcssrs Strickland, Patteu, Thompson, Of
Knox, Rankin, Coombs and Sampson.