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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-08
A Liberal Delegate in Trouble

ST. LOUIS. May 7.-General b. A. Morton, Presi
dent ofthe National Liberal League was arrested
here yesterday charged with having forged the
name of Ex-Governor John NJ. Palmer of Illinois
to q check for $1,000, OH a bank in Joplin Mo,
about year ago. upon which he obtained the
money. Several hundred dollars in money, jew
road passes on large cnumber ofroads, dies. stamps
different kinds of pens, etc. were found on his per-
son or among his effects when he was arrested. The
arrest was made at the instance of John D SGr-
gcRnt cashier Of the bank upon which the forged
check was drawn. Mr. Sergeant recognized the
forgcr In railroad Office here. Morton insists that
1t is q case of mistaken identity.
The man calling himself General b. A. Morton.
arrested here yesterday, was known TO Mr. Sar-
gent, at whose instance no was apprehonded, as
John ID. Kingmnn, railroad man of means. 1t
appears further that Morton or Kingman did not
forge the name of Ex-Governor Palmer, but pre-
sented to the Joplin bank forged check on bank
loan he had made to Governor Palmer, whom no
had met in Texas III temporary financial strait.
Besides the articles mentioned there were found in
Morton or Kingsmans valise blank drafts on the
Chemical National Bank of New York; blank
drafts, letters of credit and letter-h heads on the
Planters Bank of 0wensboro, KY; blank letter.
heads of the Coal Mountain State Line and New
England railway, etc
W. s. Johnson, United States Marshal of Texas,
who is here, has identified Morton as the man who
in the autumn of 1877 forged draft of $500 MI.
Root banker of Fort Smith. Ark, which was
cGshed at Sherman, Texas, but he docs not rccol-
lcct by what name he was then known.
Chief of Police O'DOnnell, of Chicago, this morn
ing tolegraphed to Chief McDonough, of this city,
that IL case cannot be made against Morton here,
to hold him, as he is wanted in Chicago. Morton
Will be taken to Joplin tomorrow.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-08
RETURN OF THE NITION1LS
The Boys Little Lame, but In Good Spirits
-The Ga,no To-day.


Manager ]. H. Clifford, with the National nine,
reached home yesterday afternoon on tho $40
train. Most of the players assembled ut the Seaton
Hall billlard-room last night, where they met
many of their friends, received a hearty welcome,
and related their experience while on the trip
All Of them are in excellent health ard fno con-
dition, probably with the exception OF Lynch and
Snyder. The formers arm Is still slightly lame
and the split in the latters hand is gradually heal
ing. Although they encountered cold stormy and
windy weather, which gave many Of them colds
and Stiffness still the soreness is disappearing and
they think few games in the warm weather
here will completely drive 1t out They speak In
high terms Of The reception accorded them In the
different cities, and think II would DO impossible
to treat men better than they were. They arc
especially strong in their praise Of Chicago. the
think him the right man in the right place and tho
embodiment Of fairness and squareuess in all his
dealings In Cincinnati, Cleveland and Buffalo
everything was done possible 70 contribute TO their
comfort and enjoyment, and they hope 70 have the
pleasure, ere the season closes OF meeting the rep
resenNlve clubs of these cities here and returning
the fayors bestowed while the Nationals were in
From their experience they believe the Cleveland
club to be the strongest nine In the West aud assert
with considerable postlyeness that II this club
continues to play the ball that they did against
tho Nationals they VIII have little trouble in win
ming the champion pennant
Itis gratifying to know that change has come
over tho Albany folks The nine met hearty re-
audiences not biased as last year II soon became
apparent that old animosiies had been buried and
an era of good feeling set n BySones were, by
cones, and the two mines came together In
friendly spirit, which was participated in by the
patrons OF the game, and demonstrated that tho
ugly feeling previously exhibited was completely
buried. Ills to DO hoped that this sentiment win
meet with general acceptance here.
The AlbanyS came down to New York with the
Nationals but stopped In that city until l:G0 O'clock
and arrived here at $50 o'clock last night They
are stopping 9t tho Imperial Hotel, under tho
membership Of Manager John Chapman. The ucn
are feeling well and promise TO give n good ac-
count Of themselves In tO-dGy's game, which will
be called at 3.lj O'clock. Murna comes with
them aud takes Clinton's place on tho nine, who
rotircs In consequence OF a laTe arm. These two
clubs are pretty evenly matched and a 6no exit
btion Of bail playing may be expected.
BASEBALL NOTES.
PRNcEroS n. j., May New Athletics, of Phil
adelphla, ,; University Of Princeton, 10.
BosruN May 7.-Bostons, o; rroys (,
PROVIDENCE May 7, - WorcoStsrs s. ProNl.
douCes ?,
CHICAGO, NHy 7,-cbicagos 90 cuclnnatis,7 7,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-08
hid nruInilI Mean It2

Long sgo when Brumidi was sketching his grea
aliegorical picture in the canopy of the dome o
the Capitol, l was in Washington, and used tC
crawl up under the scatfOlding and watch him
with his charcoal AS the colossal figures came
out one after another, obcdicnt to the master,
hand and the two females which, at the southern
border the picture, appeared joining hands over
their heads. | thought / coull sec the form of a
colossal KniCkerbOCkcr face come to the surfncc
looking down from that exalted position upon Us
mortals below, as we come from the Hall of Repre-
scntatiVes through the corridor TO the rOtunda
But as my friends often 'admonish me that | sec
things where other people can't, aud cannot SEQ
whnI others Ofen do inilcd. TO hunt up Brumidi
and ask him whether his picture was really in
tended to contain an optical puzzle, or whether it
III 1871 visited the Capitol again, and there was
the clligy staring at every individual that passed
through the rotlinda 10 the House. nnd only myself
to return the mystic glance But dared not 70.
veal myself for fear Of being laughed at, and went
home without telling mortal of my suspicion
that BTumdi had pGrpetrnted Joke in his picture.
Lately visited the rolunda in company with II
lady of culture, whom ! suspected of having an
artists eye, yentured TO point out T. her my
"KnickerbUcker" but alas she laughed ut my
silly conception and shuddeTed at the deseCrating
thought We left the dome In silence. Yesterday.
however passed through tie mystic circle, and
as entered the old Hall OF Representatives saw
lCyeTnl gentlemen testing The wonderful acoustic
phenomenon OH that floor thought might find
tit subject among them 10 initiate into my secret
I'VE four went on voyage of discovery, and pass.
ing through the corridor we stopped just at the south
entrance to the rotuuda. Here pointed out Wash.
ingon and the female on his right and the next
nvnrc on her RIGHT Is the one whose lefl hand.
raised high over head, clasps the right hand OF her
companion whose head forms tho right eye of the
"KniCkeIbOCker' face the other females iace, or
head forming tho LETT eye, the nose pointing south
ward toward the Hall Of Representatives or fcourse
II took some time 10 get my class organized and their
eyes directed to tho proper part Of the picture.
Three could sec no face, aud thought was fOOing
them, being entire strangers but the fourth could
''see II as plain as the nose on your face"
n..n gl.40 t.lt al n IA
looking up, or form a telescope of my hand, with
u small aperture to look through, may stand at
the SOUTH north or c0ntre Of the rotunda, and sec
other positions the illusion il les striking. The
chin Of the imaginary figure Is hid In the robes of
ing that each beholder might imagine a chin for
himself; but standing in the south corridor with
your back toward the House allowing the Intel TO
hide the chin of tho figure, the forehead, eyes and
nose appear strkingy plain. w,
WAsHISGToN, May 1, 1880
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-08
FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH.

party TINT has prohed by these wrongs is the party
to which the majority of the committee belong,
and the same party that recently attempted TO
repeal all laws that had for their only object
the protection Of the purity Of the ballot and the
safety Of the voer2 Such anxiety to save the peo'
pie from the evils Of political assessment by
party that has steadily refused to consent TO any
legislation that will prevent the intimidation OF
voters the making Of false returns and the various
frauds so recently praclicod 10 secure the triumph
of that party subjects the committee 10 well,
grounded suspicion of desire to make political
capital and 10 prevent the active and intelligent
officials Of the Government from contributing to
the success Of the party that has honored them
with Office rather than to correct evils now exist
ing. na there is to fear may exist In the
future"
The minority report concludes by recommending
the passage OF bii (the provisions OF which are
ute voluminous) prescribing heavy penalties OF
fine and imprisonment not only for the leyyinB OF
compulsory political assessments by Government
officers upon their employees, but also for number
olspechcd ofenses against tho freedom and purity
Of elections, including bribery and intimidation
of voters at national elections and the bearing OF
arms at any public meeting held for the discussion
of fpoitica questions with reference TO the election
Of members Of Congress or Presidential electors.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-08

The commencement exercises of the theological
department of Howard University were hold las
night at the New York avenue Presbyterian church
They were varied by very fine music rendered
by the choir of the Flfteenth.street Presbyterian
church, with II. L. Grant as chorser and B. D.
Fleet as organist. The following was the pro.
grammc:
Prayer, Rev John r. Paxton. Addresses by gradu.
ates: christian Theism," Philip f. Morris, Kilmar
mock, Va: "Am Efficient Ministry" Lawrence T.
Miller Fleming, Ga. Reason and Revelation n
Arthur W. Upshaw Atlanta, Ca; Development Of
Judaism" George I. Dillard, Wlnnsboro, ). c..
Triumph Of Truth" George T. Jennings, Balu
more Nd; "Thc Lutheran Reformation" William
A. Sinclair, Georgetown, S. C. Address to the grad
yates, Rev. W. +. Harrison, D. d. Chaplain House
Representatives. Presentation OF Bibles, Rev. A.
w. Pltzer. D. d. Confcrrin Fcertincnes Rev.
G. Cralghead, j, D., Dean Theological Department
Benediction, Rev. w. W. Patton, y. D., President
Howard University.
The following is a list Of graduates Levi II. Ball
Va; Royal II. Brown, Va; William Casey Va.
Robert NJ. Cheeks, Val w. George Colby, Fla.
Henry r. Johnson, S. c.; Daniel Morris. Va; JacOl
Robertson, D.. O.; Henry Scott, D. G.. Henry st
Clair, d. c.; Phillip Il. Morris, Va. Lawrence T.
Miller, Ga. Arthur " Upshaw, Ga George I. Dil.
lard S, c.; George T. Jennings, Md, aud William
A Sinclair :. c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-08
Transfer of the Cleveland "Heraid." !"

CLEVELAND, ONO May IA syndicate of capi-
talists, among whom are Marcus A. Hanna, owner,
of the Euclid-avenue opcra.house; I. T. Handy
president of the Merchants National Bank; City
Treasurer $. L. Everett, DR.. A. Everett, banker;
John d. Rockefeller president of the Standard Oil
Company; Henry Chisholm president OF the Cleye-
land Rolling MILL Il. p. Perkins, banker; Amasa
Stone and several others, have purchased and to-
day formally took possession of the controlling in
tercst of the Cleveland Herald. Colonel Richard
G. Parsons, having transferred his interest
III that paper, has resigned the presi-
dencY and editorship, retiring TO private life.
NJ A. Hanna was elected president OF
the new company. and John c. Keiffer for several
years associate editor of the Leader, was elected
chief editor and manager of the Herald Mr.. Keiffcr
will be accompanied into the Herald editorial
rooms by j. Ii. Kennedy, for eight years one of the
most valuable of the Ledder staff, and four other
Leddcr editors and reporters, making six Of the
editorial working force of the Leader who 60 In q
body over to the Herald whose staff will be CORE
spondingly changed. Both papers are Republican
in politics the Leader favoring Blaine and the
Herald sherman.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-08
Tho sundny-sohool Mas, Meeting.

The sunday-school Superiutondents' Union Is
making extensive preparations for their pro-
jected Sundayschool mass meeting, which
will be held at o'clock May o. In the
Smithsonian grounds. ON account Of the
damage done to the Presidents grounds on
Easter Monday by the children, the union was un-
able to secure them. Commissioner Thomas r..
Morgan will act as chief marshal General Joseph
Il. Hnwloy, OF Connecticut, will be one OF the
speakers, There will be no parade through the
streets hut tho schools will assemble at The grounds
schools representing iOOO children have already
sgnRed their Intention of being present, aud II Is
probable that 900 or 1000 more children will oin
before the appointed day. The hymns to be sung
are now being practired In the several schools,
aud the singing promises to be Il delightful feature
of tho occasion
Following are some of tho schools which will
be prcscnt Ncw.Hork avenue Presbyterian, 900
scholars; Central Presbyterian 70; First Presby.
terian, $50; First Presbyterian Mission, l0D Metro
pOlian Presbyterian, l50 West street Presbyterian
(GGOrgetown) 80; Assembly Presbyterian, POO;
Gurley Mission, li0; Bethany Mission, 200; Calvary
Baptist 800: E.streot Baptist, 100; Bethlehem Bap-
tst So Fourth Baptist, 100, North Baptist 100,
Nineteen th-slrect baptist 800, Israel Chapel 200;
Ham line Methodist, 300, and Metropolitan Metho'
dist
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-08
Grant in the Maryland Convention.

In tho Maryland convention on Tuesday night n
resolution expressing unGlterable opposition to the
nomination for tho Presidency of any person for
third time was offered by DR.. Scott OF Washington
county.
Immediately after DR., SCOTS resolution was read,
Mr. Crcswell arose and SAID
Mr., PRESIDENT: desire to say to the gentleman
from Washington county aud to the convention
that no person ON earth can drive General Grant
ont of the hearts of the people of this country.
lWild applause And no power ON earth can keep
him from the Presidential chair LCoutinucd cheer.
ing and applause. No man in this country has
done more for the salvation OF the Union, and If
necessary, he can d. so again. lGreGt applause. ]
!, for one, am for his nomination and his election
lApplausG. lie, more than any one, contributed
TO the welfare of this country, aud assisted in
breaking down the solidity Of the South that
threatens to destroy the unity and prosperity of
this land. Gentlemen may say what they please;
they may talk a. much MS they please about the
unWritten law Where Is your unwrtcn law {?
This viii not prevent the election 10 u third term
Of the man who was first IN war, first IN peace and
first i'm the hearts OI his counlrymen." Applause
am not to be deferred by such resolutions. lAp-
pause. spurn the effort Applause.l / am for
General Grant first, last and all the time and am
not afraid nor ashamed TO say so. lApplausel
DR.. SCOTS resolution was laid on The table by
vote Of 81 yeas 10 ~ nays.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-08
Political Debate in the New York Legislature

ALBANY, n. Y, May I'm the Senate this morn
ing Mr.. Jacobs introduced preamble and resolu
ton declaring against third term for President
and after some lively discussion the resolutions
were tabled by vote of eighteen to seven.
Mr. Woodin rose N question of privilege. and
read an extract from the New York SHH, saying
that ne, with others, had agreed to break up the
MED the statement in the most unreservcd man.
ner. The Utica convention only ratified his seec-
ton TO the Chicago convention. If bound by any
instructions they must be derived from the corsit-
uoncy he represented. The choice of his district
was James g. Blaine, with whom TO lead the col
umn he felt assured Of success
Mr.. lIalbert asked If Mr. Woodin accepted the
position Of delegate and now proposed to step aside
and let another man so there and vote for james
q. Blaine.
Mr. Woodn said that he stated at the State con.
vention that his choice was not Grant. His alter
nate should voice the sentiment of the constit-
uency.
Mr.. Sessions said the sentiments expressed by
Mr.. Woodn were his own, and the views Of his
own constituency,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-08
The philharmon!e Concert.

The Philharmonic Society gave THE Ancient
Mariner last night to one of the largest and most
critical audiences of the season. 1t has been our
pleasure 10 hear this cantata rendered twice be-
fore by the same talent but the rendition Of 1t last
night was so far superior TO the other two that COM
PARSONS would tie odous. This great improve
ment Is particularly noticeable In the chorus parts
which were given IN manner 80 near perfection
us to defy criticism. The chorus Round About"
was loudly 0ppauded, and should have been re-
pcated. The final chorus "What Loud UproRr"
was rendered with fine effect. The solo parts were
all particularly fine, and cannot be praised too
highly. The duet, The Two Voices in the Air."
by Miss Mills and Mrs. True, was the gem Of the
concert. 1t was rendered IN a most pleasing man
her, tho two voices blending perfectly and produc.
ing perfect harmony of sound. Mr.. Pruett sang
the dinicult bass parts of the cnntata in rich,
mellow voice that showed to great advantage. Mr..
Waldocker, who oNciuted at the organ, played re-
markably well, which was particularly noticeable
in the accompGniments 10 the solo parts. Mr..
Toedt sang In his usual fine manner his solo OF
"HaTbor Bay being repeated IN answer TO an en-
thusiastic encore, Professor GlOetzuer led In the
manner that master only can lead. The annual
meeting for election Of officers Of the society will
be held next Monday night
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-08

In 1876 the Chicago Tribune was more bitter
against Senator Blaine when he stood FUR chance
for nomination at Cinclnnati-and should have
been nomlnated-thGn 1t Is now against General
Grant, who is certain Of n nomination. On June 8,
1876, tho following bitter TRADE appeared IN the
issue of that sheets
"We viii assume that the friends OF Blaine shall
capture the Cincinnati convention, shall take the
responsibility for The integrity of the operations In
tho epGncer rifle contracts Ia tho Little Rock Il
Arkansas railroad stocks and bonds, IN Jay Cookies
Al once Mr.. Bano's personal and official record
viii DO the Issue, Ills letters speculNtions, and his
book Of sales become tho Republican PLATFORM his
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-08
The Loan Exhibition.

As the Art Loan Exhibition In Georgetown pro-
gresses delighted visitors send in new treasures to
further enhance The interest Of the already rich
collection, Mr., Corcoran and Lady Thornton
have been among the last contributors, and
through the increase Of the articles contributed
new rooms have had 10 be prepared aud a longer
hold on another week, and citizens Of Washington
may well embrace the opportunity which Il Pre-
scnts TO view rolecs Of at least five crowned heads
choice china aud rich robes from our old family
trcasurics, exquisite emhro!deriCs nom all quarters
oe tie world Gn0 brOnzes elegant laces, interest
ing pictures, Mi forming sort Of miniature cen
Iennial show VI most unusually attractive interest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-08

NEW York, May 7,Judge Blatchford in the
United States Circuit court to-day decided sd-
verscly on the application of the American Union
Telegraph Company, the Union Pacific Railway
Company, aud the Wabash, 81. Louis & Pacific
Western L ZION Telegraph Company VS.. tho Holmes
Burglar Alarm Company, Tho judge holds that
the decree heretofore issued and which II was
sought to reopen, cannot be used against the petl.
tioners in any new suit and that ia any su oh suit
they will have the benefit of all that they seek now
to obtain, There is nothing controYertlng the
claim Of the petitioners that the merits OF the Page
patent have affected. Telegraphy was not intro
duced in the Holmes Burglar Alarm suit and
therefore II does not involve the question OF
lelepraDhiC mOnOpOly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-08
Fraudulent ModIoal DIplomas,

LONDON May THE correspondent of the Times
at Berlin says; Mr White, the American Minister
indignantly moved by the scornful references in
German literature and on the German stage 70
American doctor degrees, has memorlalized his
Government on the subject pointing out the detr-
mont Rccruing from the notorious aud nefarlous
practice TO the national name The correspondent
adds: 1T Is not very long ago since degrees OF all
kinds could be obtained with surprising facility by
foreigners at certain German universities, and as
Germans are supposed to be very consistent they
must surely be convinced Of the entire extinction
of the diploma traffic in tho fatherlRnd before
affecting to make merry over It's prevalence in the
limited SInLnSn -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-08

the territory over which the fires prevailed is
twelve miles In extent. In oil Valley the greatest
danger exists. Smaller but dangerous fires still
burning In all parts of the woods but II Is thought
they will be controlled without much further loss
OF proIorty. All Of the Villages threatened with
huge iron tanks bursting near and inundatng
rather stiff breeze is blowing, which makes the
situation in oil parts Of the region very perilous
moro disastrous than before unless rain falls the
wind subsides.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-08
Tho Now York Worlds Fair.

NEW YORK, May 6.-The Secretary of State to-
day issued proclamation to the Governors of the
several States calling upon them to appoint com.
missioners to tho worlds fair to be held In New
York in lSS3 Two commissioners are TO be ap.
pointed from each, except New York which has
much larger representation. and in sixty days
these commissioners will meet in New York for
the purpose of organization. Several States have
already taken action and the movement is gaining
support throughout the country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-08

LOUISVILLE, KY, May IA dispatch to the
C0urier-Journal says: The trial of William Nc
Kinney for the murder of Alfred Smith ended at
Mount Vernon to-day. Mckinney had seduced
Annie Smith and her father drove them both from
his residence last Christmas. Ii was in evidence
that Smith stabbed Mckinney, who then shot the
has been living with the accused. III an argrl-
mcnt McKinneys counsel begged the jury to lot
the boy go free and promised that if they did he
and Annie would marry. The jury gave verdict
ofnot guilty aud Immediately Mckinney and the
daughter of the murdered man stepped before the
bench and were declared man and wife by the
iu1y0
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-08
A seriou, burning Accident.

While Mrs Potzler, wife Of George NJ. Potzler,
baker, living at 1926 Seventh street northwest was
engaged in domestic duties In her kitchen yester-
day afternoon about O'Clock, by some accident
her clothes caught fire. She ran screaming into
the street Her husband hearing her cries ran after
.hor and with diiiculty tore the burning garments
from her but not uutil she was severely burned
about the limbs aud back lie also burned his
hands badly DR.. b, h, Adams was sent for and
soon relieved their suffering.