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National Republican., 1880-03-29
Christian Work south of the Avenue.

The first of series of Evangelical meet
ings, under the auspices Of the Young Mems
Christian Association, was held last evening at
the Arlington Variety Theatre on Pennsylvania
avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets.
The theatre was filled with men and boys who
listened TO the remarks with evident interest,
and conducted themselves with marked re.
spect. Shor! speeches wero made by Dr..
Cnickering DR.. Carpenter, Mr. MORSE and
others. Mr.. Ayers, tho proprietor, kindly Of
lcrs the use of tho theatre every Sunday
night, and meetings will DO continued weekly
at o'clock in tho evening. The attendance
Of workers aud sympathaers in the cause OF
reformation is desired.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
EnInl Annlfinnt.

CHICAGO, March 25.--A special dispatch to
the Times from Cairo, H., says During II
gale yesterday the storn.lino OF the steamer
Guiding Star became outangled in the wheel
and three roustabouts-two colored and ono
whito-wero ordered by tho mate into the
wheel to loosen it.. While there the pilot,
neer to start. which he did, and before tho
men had tmo to escape they were caught by
the revolving wheel and dashed into tho water.
The colorod mon did not reappear, and the
white man was picked up alive, but horribly
mashed by tho paddles Of the wheel. Hc is
not expected to recover"
National Republican., 1880-03-29
The Warrant Division and Its OmoInls.

Secretary Sherman, IN making the promo
tiOns as he did on Saturday, has proven his
faithful adherence to civil.Service reform and
the claims of merit Major j. 7, Power, who
is to succeed Mr., Upton rs chief clerk, is u
gentleman of sterling worth, who owes his
continued advance ment to his marked ability,
which has been Consplcuously identified with
him in oyory position he has held. AItor
winning good war record, for which Gen.
ola Grant brevetted him colonel he entered
the Treasury as n 81, 200 clork in the Registers
office, and his services there became so valu-
ablo that he was soon promoted TO be chief
clerk Of that bureau, When Mr., Brstow
became Secretary he promoted him to bo chief
Of the Warrant division, which responsible
position he has held to tho present tino Last
summer tho Major, through combination
of circumstances, had hard timo Of it,
which resulted in seriously undermining his
health. Mr.. Upton was absont on leave, and
Major Powor was called upon to act as chief
clerk. Mr., MucLennnon, his assistant, was
away on official business in California, und ut
the same limo he was assigned to take charge
Of the Senate Investigating committee of
Treasury accounts, These three.l0ld duties
running his own division the ahicf clerkship
aud the committee bu,noss-c0mplotoly usod
him up, aud several months illness followed.
This sickness reduced his fine physique of
National Republican., 1880-03-29
C.iHLE SPIGKS.

sr. PETERSBURG, March 2s,-PImco Orlof,
Russian Ambassador to France has arrived
hero.
BADEN BA DEN, March 2s,--Quccn Victoria
aud the Pr Hgtss Beatrice arrived horu yes.
terday.
SrRNsnuRG, March 2s-The Alsaoo.Lor-
rame Ga=cAe denies that General Maut,urol
is in q prucariuus state Of health.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 2s-Thu RtlsA
P,Gg dg and tho Courier have received their
first warning from the censor OF the press.
ROME, March 2S.-LieutenGut Eovo has ar
rived here with intention Of submitting to the
King plan for an Italian expedition 20 the
South Pole.
PARIS, March 2s-Tbo som.oilleia Pals
st atvs that General ChaD2a, tho French um-
bass Gdor to Russia, will not come to Palis un'
til summer.
ROME March 2s.--Prncc Camporcale, Sec
retary OF tho Italian Legation at Constanti-
uuple, has beeu transferred to tn Legation ut
Washington in q similar capacity.
ST. PETERSBURG, MaIch 2S.-Tho .4gencs
RusSs says tho report that either General Ig.
natet' or General lobauohwill succeed Prince
Orlolf as ambassador NJ Paris Is purely imug.
mary,
LONDON, March 29.--A dispatch to the Daily
Nsps from Berlin states that the Crown Prince
of Germany starts tor Dauustadt on Tuesday
with letter from tho EN- peror Of Germany TO
QgCen Victoria.
BERLIN, March 25.-- Prince Bismarck will
probably not to 80 TO Fredrchsruhc on account
OF pressure of work and his intention 10 pro-
cecd with consolidation Of tho whole admins
tratiye machinery.
LONDON. March 29-Ths Paris correspond
ent of the Tines discussing tho question Of OK.
pelllng tho JosuiS, says nobody kuow' the
consequences or extont ol tho conflict deliher-
ately entered upon, and that the Cabinet may
before long have To choose between acts Of
violence and resignation.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
win of the Lnto john NJ. Broadhead.

Among the wills fled for probate last Satur-
day was that of the late Dr. John NJ. Broad.
head, ut one time Second Comptroller of the
Treasury. HG leaves $4,000 to South New
market, n. H., for Il public library, on condi-
tion that tho name OF tho town is changed to
Newheld. To the trustees of Christ church
(Epscopal), Nlvy.Yard, in this city, ho be-
queaths 81, 900, and the interest is to be ap.
piled in keeping his lot In the Congressional
cemetery In order. lie directs that an estate
be bought in the State Of New Hampshire, for
tho residence of certain relatives, and couples
it with tho STANCE condition that each OF the
relatives must cultivate u lot sixty feet square,
and grow fruit trees upon IL, II it can
not be purchased, then the interest of
tho money bcqucathod for this purpose is to
be distributed yearly between twelve worthy
young people Of South Newmarket, aud OK.
empts all who drink, smoke, use drugs or
profane language, from sharing its benefits.
Mr.. Ulkc, the artist, is to receive 81 900 for q
painting of the Rev, John Broadhead, which,
when completed, Is 10 be placed in the State
house at Concord, New Hampshire. lie also
makes quite q number Of other charitable be-
quests.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Decoration lDuy,

by q resolution adopted at tho last encamp-
ment Of the Department OF the Potomac, G.. A.
r., the following -numea members were elected
rs the executive committee to perfect ar
rangements for Decoration Day: Department
Amos ]. Cunning, A. Q. NJ. g.; Commander
Charles Z. Joyce and James Cross, Post No. /;
J. VI. Edgar and NJ. V. Casey, Post No. 2; Com
munder H. j. Clifford and w. p. Saville, Post
No. 3; S. w. Herbert and J. p. Rawles, Post
No. a. Commander Amcs f. Medford and
Thomas G.. Allan. Post No. s.; Commondor w
w. Granger aud J. o. Riley, Post g, This com
mittee will meet next Wedncs lay evening fol
the first time Tho 3Oth of May being Sun,
day, memorial services will be held on Satur.
day, the 20th.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
The Wellington roisonlng Casos.

Boston, March 23-HomGr Wellington of
Cambridge, Mass, who was arrested last week
for forgery, was served with q warrant Satur-
day morning charging him with murder. This
action is based upon tho result OF medical OK
animation of tho informal organs OF tho infant
son of Wellington, who died in January last.
He denies poisoning the boy, but confesses
giving poison to his wife, The medical ex.
animation reveals the fact that Wellinston's
child died Of poisoning by Gronic, which was
administered at several different times.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
From tho Altar to Prison.

CHICAGO March GA dispatch from East
Saginaw, Mich, says: L. II. Loomis, young
man from Detroit, employed as nm express
railroad, whose marriage to an ostmablo lady
of st. Louis, Mich, was fixed for Thursday,
was arrested on Tuesday for the theft Of two
money packages. IIo confessed his guilt, but
expressed tho desire to have tho wedding
take place as announced. After consultation
with the parties interested it was decided TO
grant the request. Tho knot was tied, and
an hour altorward Loomis was oil tho way to
Detroit with tho officers.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Disturbances in Colombia.
Tho DasllnwayS,

Notwithstanding the threatening aspect of
the weather. Talmalge Hall was filled last
night with an orderly aud appreCiltiyo
audience in Attendance Mt the regular meet
ing of tho Dashaway Reform Clab, and they
were well entertained with several good ad.
dresses. Hon. ID. p Holloway, president of
the cub, conducted the exercises with Mr..
L. II. Patterson rs gccrc. Try. After an i'm
prcs3ivo opening prayer by tho chaplain, Rev
J. d. Hutton, nnd spirited hymu by tho
choir, Mrs. L1ura Seymour officiating at the
organ, and Nh Frank Malone furnishing
cornet accompaniment, tho president, with
brief remarks, introduced the Hon. Il. i.
Vance, of North Carolina. Mr.. Vance held
the audience In close attention with an elo-
duent and fOrcbla address for half an hour,
dwelling with great emphasis on tho injustice
OF the license law, ana advocating feelingy the
temperance education of children, and closing
with brilliant and appropriate reference to
the resurrection day" Little Stella Sey-
mour then sang "lhe Drmukarl's Child,'
which was wol received. Mr.. Jamos G. Leo
followed with an earnest and practical cXhor.
tatiOn, and making an effective appeal for
tho influence OF the largo audience in the in.
terest of the dramatic and musical entertain.
mGnt for the bcuchrlof the DlShaways in Odd.
Fellows Hall nest Wednesday OvoninS. Tho
next speaker was General II. a, Haywood, Of
Iudiann, one of tho iaYOrite Speakers of the
Dashuway9 last winter. The General was cn.
thusastc throughout, referring with pride to
his carly associations with the reformed men
of Washington aud TO the noble examples
present at this meeting. He defined his
position on tho license question practically,
and expressed his great qualification that
thoro was ono Congressman who had nerve
enough to dcnounce tho license system, aud
he closed with a stirring aud successful appeal
for signorS to the pledge, hiingingn his humor.
Gus illustrations effectively, bud" Etgcston
und Frank Roeside joining in tho appeal
earnestly. Tho meeting was full Of interest,
aud was tho means Of onlistng u largo nun.
Der Of recruits in the temperance army.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
CURRENT CAPITAL TOPICS.
Slow Progress Made in National
Legislation.
Tho House Gets In Ono Days Work In the
Wonk-The Special Deficiency BILL
Aweers Manipulation by the Sem
ate Commlttee-Tho Freed
mems Bank Depositors-
Bill for Their Relief.
Tho NntIonnl Legislnture.

Tho House on Saturday attempted to make
q show toward weeks work, and managed
TO rcfcr quite q number of bills reported from
committees TO tho calendar The Consular
and Diplomatic appropriation bill was then
taken up and the general debate concluded,
and the reading Of the bill by sections tor
amendments begun, which cuts tho debate
down to fvo minute speeches aud gives some
assurance Of the speedy disposal of the bill
Having accomplished this much the House
closed the week, most fruitlcss in results, by
adjournment to this noon. Tho Senate had
adjourned Oh ThnrsdnY 70 to.dnY.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Dnmnrcd In n uenvv souaIl,

BosToN, March 2s.-Tho schooner Kendrick
Fish, Hooper, from Konnebec river with ice
for Norfolk, Va, to-day put in here for re.
pairs She reports that about 12 o'clock last
night when two miles northwest of Bakers
Island under foresail, jib and double.roofed
rnansli, she was struck by ahcavy castnOrth-
cast squall, which lasted several hours. The
vessel suddenly jibed, carrying away her
manmast, foremast head, foretopmast, main
rigging and all headgoar. She also lost her
mansail overheard and u large hole was stove
IN her main deck by the falling maintopmast
National Republican., 1880-03-29

fused. lie then quarrolcd with Dixon, who
knocked him down. Getting up lie walked
toward the stove grumbling, when Dixon hit
him q second time, again knocking him down,
causing him to fall on his head, and break.
ing his neck. His body was then taken out
side and placed against the house, where it was
found by tho sheriff Dixon was arrested and
lodged in Jail this morning He bears bad
reputation, having already served term in
Drison
National Republican., 1880-03-29
uosn,tal Burned In Thunder storm.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 25.-Lato Friday
night during thunder storm the city hospi'
tai, located just east of tho city, was burned
to tho ground. 1t contained eighteen inmates,
several of them suffering from diseases and
wounds and the scenes which ensued woro
horrible Tho unfortunates were carried or
crawlcd out into the rain-storm and some of
them were unprotected for nearly two hours
Mono were burned, but several will surely die
from exposure, The main building was de-
stroyed and the patients were taken care Of
for the night in tho wOmau's ward.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
A Pacific steamship Project.

NEW York, March 25.-A Herald special
from London says; Russian Commissioner
named Klayolsly who left Odessa on March
0, will soon arrive at san Francisco on the
cruiser Moscow. Tho osteusiblc object Of tho
California TO tho mouth Of tho Amoor river.
1t is said that Russia and America are nogo.
tiatng concerning tho matter.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
a prun!sen LInsband Knled.

PITrspURa, PA, March 2s,--About 10 o'clock
last night an alIray occurred in saloon ut
Groonsbmg, Pa, which resulted in the death
OF man named Chiselm. II appears that
Chisolm's wilo ordered Mac Dixon, proprietor
IF the saloon, not to sell hor husband liquor,
Chisolm, who WAS Intoxicated, called at the
saloon and ordered drinks which wore re-
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Tho Street I,,iIrond comn,rv.

On account Of the rain last Saturday, the
excursion announced to be given to the
orphan and school children by the Capitol,
North o Street & South Washington Railway
Company was postponed until to-day. The
cars which will convey the children will start
from Massachusetts, avenue aud Eleventh
street ut 10 o'clock. Two boxes of oranges
one barrel Of apples and bag OF peanuts have
been provided for the entertainment of the
little guests Ur the !ailroad company.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
IEusinr AinNlNr

Tho public schools will be closed to-day, so
the children may have an opportunity 10 par
ticipate in tho festivities usual on Easter
Monday. Since Congress dcnied tho little ones
tho privilege of rolling cgEs on tho terraces in
the Capitol grounds, tho children have been
forced to content themselves with tho Prcsi-
dents grounds, where they will assemble to-
day If the Menther is fair.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Pardons Refused tho Riot-Ca Bribers.

HARRISBURG, PA, March 27.--Tho Board
of Pardons hold protracted session here to.
day to consider tho applications for pardon of
Messrs Kemble, Potrotf, Sater, Crawford and
Rumhorger. The applicants as before stated
in these dispatches, havo all been recently
convicted or have pleaded guilty Of corruptly
soliciting the votes of members of the Legls-
lature In connection with tho rot,GlRims bill
The board after hearing counsel on both sides,
consulted for about one hour, and finally ro.
fused the pardops asked for None Of tiioNp'
plicants have yet boon sentenced.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
TrIclss of tho sugnr Mon.

Mcssrs. Moller & Siorck and Dick s. Meyer,
New York sugar rehncrs, have telegrUphcd
Hon. Fernando Wood, chairman Of the Com.
mittoo Of Ways and Means stating that their
signatures were placed on the memorial for a
uniform ratio of duty on sugar without their
consent, and asking to havo thom placed on
that of tho rchnors represented by Theodore
A InNnmnNnr-
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Donth Of a. L. Corbin.

JERSEY CITY, N j., March 2s.--A. II,
Corbin who married Virginia, the sister oil
General Grant, died here to-day ut the age OF
seventy.ono years. Mr.. Corbin was tho
founder of the Missouri Argus (now the Globe.
DemocrGD, served as clerk of Congressional
committee for sixteen years, and was tho first
secretary of Professor D1orso's Telegraph COia-
Dnny
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Eninl ANI nv.

LOUISVILLE KY, March 2S.-Two men,
William Alfred and Frank Wheeler, alias
Simmons, quarreled over Kato White, bad
character, on Lafayette street, tonight, when
q fight cnsued, during which Whecler's throat
was cut, causing death in few minutes. The
murderer escaped. Wheeler leaves wife
md two children
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Iowa prl,narles for Chicago.

DIES MONIES Iowa, March 27.--Tho Re.
publican primaries for the election of delegates
to the county convention were held throughout
the county to-day. In this city tho vote stood
578 for Blaine, TO 152 Gur Grant. Three other
precincts show similar results. 1t is thought
the other prec ncts in the county have gone
the same way. This (Polk) county will have
the largest vote Of any comfy in the State con
National Republican., 1880-03-29
orrov Going to Fort Ioovenwor Il,

CHICAGO, March 2s.-Chief Our.y and party
passed through here to-day Oh their return
trip from Washington. Ouray will leave his
companions mt Cameron Junction, No., and %
up to Fort Leavonworth, where Chiefs Doug.
las and Johnson arc confined, TO have an in.
terviaw with them concerning the results OF
tho Washington conference.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Fatal Mine Explosion.

WHEELING, w. VA, March 2s.--Saturday
afternoon at 8 o'clock an explosion occurred in
the CASTOR coal mines at Farmount, w. Va,
by which james Rec Sc and James Work lost
their lives. A number of men were in the
mines at the tme but escaped moro or less
bruised or burned.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
4 Reporter ON a nnk Wnron.

Yesterday morning all tho employees of the
Aldeluoy dairy, some thirty'two in number
woro out on duty in very handsome navy
blue uniform with silver buttons anl trim
mings, which looked very clean apd tidy.
This is tho finishing touch OF our Boss" milk,
man to bis gorgeous dairy establishment. A
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Ei,t,ry End of n Mardorer.

? SAN Francisco, March GA San Andrcas
dispatch says Two Mexcans named Noriega
and Urbana were found shot to death near this
town this morning. Noriega was well-known
desperate of this county, having killed four
men. There Is no clue TO the murderers.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Affairs In Turkey.

CoNsrANTISorLE, March 25--Sawas Pasha,
Minister of Foreign Affairs, replying to a
memorandum from Sir Austin Layard, states
that the Porte will appoint q new committee
composed of physicians nominated by tho
different embassies at Cunstnntinople and
other foreign physicians TO decide upon tho
mental condition of tho assassin of Colonel
COmmcToH.
Count Won Itatzfeldt, the German Ambassa-
dor, hns made representations tu Said Pasha,
the Grand Yzcr. as 10 the dangers which
would accrue to Turkey if she delayed making
an arrangement with Greece on the boundary
question. Said Pasha replied that hu rccog-
nzod the necessity of settling the matter.
He also stated that severe justice would be
dealt to Colonel CommerOhs assassin. Count
Won lIatzIcldt at meeting OF the foreign
ambassadors characterized the assassina-
tiou OF Colonel CUmmerUR as au ullair of
European concern.
Relations Tetween Germany and Russia.
LONDON, March 20.--The Times Paris dis
patch says: There seems to be 10 doubt that
Prince OrloTs stay in Berlin materially
tended to further the rdpprOchemcnt of Rus
sia aud Germany"
The Times Berlin correspondent considers il
certain that the relations of Germany and
Russia have for tho moment sensbly i'm
proved.
LONDON, March 29.-Tho Agence Russs
claims authority for totally denying tho re-
port that Prince GortschakoG is about 10 re-
sign.
The Duly Neps' St. PETERSBURG dispatch says:
"The new official organ, the Bcrcg is unr,vor.
ably received. 1t urges no Liberal meas
~
National Republican., 1880-03-29
ou.Topls strpcls bv Lightning.

PITTsBURG. PA, March 25.-During thun-
der storm Mt Foxburg. Pa, last night tho light.
ming struck 10,000.barrcl oil-tanl belonging
to the Fox farm pipe line. The tank was al
most full and is total loss, together with its
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Suicide of n Bnltlmorenn.

BALTIMORE, March 2s.-Upshur Johnston, q
prominent operator in grain, committed sui
eide to-day at his home, No. 80 Monument
street, By shooting himself. No cause Is as
signed for the act.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Heavy Seizure of Teas.

ToRoNTo, ONT, March 2S.-The customs
authorities here have seized 600O halfchests
of tea, valued at 100000, for an inlraction of
the customs laws. The tea was originally con-
signed to one Mckenzie, agent Of Paul Helm
chant,
National Republican., 1880-03-29
A Family of burglars Arrested.

WORCESTER, MASS. March %. - Three
brothers, named Ea,nes, arc under arrest horc
for long series OF burglarios in tho noighbor-
ing towns. A large amount of stolen property
has been recovered.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Murder in the First pegroe.

CINCINNATI, March 2s-John Callahan, OIL
trial ut Wooster o., for the murder Of John
Toimio on October 9 last, at n county fair,
wcs this morning found guilty Of murder in
the first degree.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
r,nnt IIis wifo,s nraIns out.

SpRINoFIELD, ILL, March 2S.-Patrick
Fenton, laborer, beat out his wife's brains
with II largo wooden mallet this morning and
secretod her body In the cellar, where it was
found. Fenton was arrested and confesses
the crime
National Republican., 1880-03-29
THE WORLD AS We FIND 1T.
Daily Record of Current Events in
Various Quarters.
Texas Delegates Outspolsen for Grnmt-Thc
Suicidal Mania-Tho Seizure OF Teas Mt
Toronto-Ourny Going to Visit tho
Cnptives-Death of a ar. Cor
bin-Singuiar Marriage
Bnr-room Murder.
Toxas Delegates to Chicago.

GALVESTON, March ga dispatch to the
Nc,rs from Austin says: A majority of tho
delegates TO the National Republican Convon-
tion openly declare for Grant
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Suicides.

New YORK, March 25.-.Lconard D. Hos.
ford, merchant of Brooklyn, and Peter
Klapdhor, baker of this city, committed
suicide to-day. Both were insane.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Germany and the Church,

BERLIN, March 2S.-Tho North German
Ga=e,ts, discussing the church question, states
that to enable tho government 10 practice con-
ciliaton, modification of the May laws is ro-
quirod, in connection with which caution is
advisable. The Gaseite therefore recommends
mutual liberation, and counscs the govern
mcnt to ask the Diet to accord them certain
discretionary power in carrying out the May
National Republican., 1880-03-29
The irish IInmn Rnlnrs.

LONDON. March 2y.-Mr. William Shaw,
Homo Rule member OF the last Parliament
for tho county of Cork, addressing the Cork
Farmers Club on Saturday, suggested that if
Tho Conservatives again returned to powor,
aud II tho Irish party wore denied tho jus.
tico they asked for Ireland, the Irish uletn-
bcrs should leave the House. Loud chccrs.l
Mr. Parnell, on Attempting to address an
election meeting at EnuiscOrthy last week,
was received with y0lls, groams and dis
Charge of rotten oggs by persons belonging to
rival faction. Mr.. Parnell gave up the at
tempt TO speak. lie was hit On tho face by an
orange, caught round the waist and nearly
hurled from the platform
National Republican., 1880-03-29
THE OLD WORLDS NEWS.
ParneIl Driven from the Stand by
His Opponents.

Rough Treatment OF tho irish orntor-Jcu.
rope Stll Administering Turkish Affairs
The Assassin of CommeroG- Ger
many aud Russia Harmvniz-
Ing Accident In Madrid.
King of slam Coming.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
The King of siam Coming to America

LONDON, March 29.-rhe Standard au-
nounccs that the King of siam will leave
u,ls of Europe. After a short stay in Eng.
land he will start for The United Stnte', and
the American Glvornment will scud man-of-
war to Southampton 10 convey him thther.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Serious Accident in NIadrld.

LONDON, March 25.-Tho Paris correspond
cut Of the Daily Telegraph says "a telegram 10
tho SOir dated Cadz announces the falling of u
balcony here during the Easter professions
on Good Friday, by which fourteen persons
were seriously hurt, and some of them it is
feared. mOrtally."
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-04-06
The News Condensed.

Koarney has had his case postponed for
q week on account OF illness.
The Stamp Taycru," and oi3 Land
mark Of New Egypt, N. j., has been burn
ed. The loss exceeds $4,000, with no
insurance.
a complete count o. the San Francisco
elections gives IN average vote for the
citizens-freeholder Of 1883; working
men, l,4T,