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National Republican., 1880-07-23
ANOTHER DELAY IN rnE WORK.
tionornl Grnnt coming irnst.

GALENA, ILL, July 2l.--It may be author
itatively stated that General Grant has about
completed arrangements which will make
necessary his living in Now York city. lie
has been rendered position, which he has
accented conditionally, that will compel the
change of residence mentioned. The cx.
presidents trip to New Mexico was ono in
volving tho investigation Of the enterprise
which lie has been called upon to manage, and
was not one Of pleasure, as reported. He wa.
accompanied TO Las Vegas by Interested par.
ties who joined him at Kansas City. His
carly return to Galona is looked for, and that
he will make immediate arrangements TO re-
movo 20 Now York on his arrival may be re-
garlcd rs certain,
National Republican., 1880-07-23
REC0 AID OF CRIME.
DoId Eobborv of a nonl,.

DETROIT, MICH, July ga bold robbery
was committed at the private bank of Fisher,
Preston & Co. in this city this afternoon.
While the clerk, Fred d. Clifford, was aono a
stranger appeared at tho opening of u wire
screen in the counter and expressed desire
to buy some government bonds. AS Mr.. Clifford
was about to reply tho stranger suddenly
reached through the aperture and struck him
OH tho temple with slung-shot, The blow
fellod him to the floor and mporarily rem
dercd him insenslbe. When ho recovered il
was ascertained that between 81, ,000and So, 900
in currency, which had been lying ON tho
counter, had disappeared.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
rELNGRApnIo sUMM4RY.

George Bennett, tho murderer Of Senator
Brown, is TO bO executed at Toronto to-day.
The money due the Remington Arms com.
pnny of llion, N. Y, is now on its way from
Egypt to them.
Il. b, Chambers, editor of the Fargo (Dlk1
Times, was thrown from q wagon yesterday
and fatally injured,
Tho city Of Little Rock, Ark, has deGlulted
on tho payment Of about $4,000 interest ON
its bonded Indebtedness duo IA July.
A brakeman named 4lcCallogh, on the Lon q
Branch railroad was crushed TO death while
coupling cars at Elizabethport, N, j., yestor-
day.
James Ward aged sixty years. was muir.
dered at Bull Run, between Tamaqua and
Summit Hin, Pa, on Wednesday night, IL is
supposed by Mollie MaguiNs who wero
masked,
A convict named Vondrrhido escaped from
tho Frank fort KY, penitontilry on Tuesday
morning, and the following day met a colored
girl, aged thirteen, named Rohecea johnson,
whom he outraged aud murdered. He was
captured shortly afterward.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Trotting MT Chicago.

CHICAGO, July 22.-Tho attendasce at the
trotting races to-day was very large, over
$4,000 persons being present. Tho weather
was warm and the track fast. Tho great oven,
OF the day was meeting between 81. Julian
Hopeful and Darby. St. Julian scored an easy
victory in three straight heats.
First race--S. r. Dow stake for 2:23 class,
5000 entrance, $1,000 added, purse divided
Summary: Wedgewood /, l, l; Lucy, 2, 2, 2
Mark Rule 3, >, ,. Time, 2:2li. 2'223, 2;23l
Second race-special purse of =, 500, divided
for all trotters Summary ST. Julian, l, l,
Darby, 2, 2, ?; Hopeful, 3, 8 3. Time, 2l7s
2:1Si, 2:l64.
Tho owner of St, Julian offered to mattel
him for $1,000 against any trotter Or pHcor IN
tho country.
Third race, McAvoy stakes, for the 2;3i
clNss; 800 entrance; $500 added; purse divided
Summary: Black Cloud, l, l, B. 9, /; Josophus
2, a, l, l. 3; Wilber, 4, 3 2, 3, ?; Lizzie Second
8, o, 4, 4, 4; Ida Lewis, g. distanced, Time
o:21i, 2;23, 2:25, 2:22l, 2:30.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
DIR. rAyNER on HIS e4rH DAY.
Tho Fasting Doctor showing Signs of Weak,

Tho bASLing DOotof NnOWlhS signs OF weak
moss.
A crowd WAS gathered in front of Clarendon
hall wheu at sl5 o'clock last evening DR..
Tanner returned from his usual afternoon
drive. Ho sat with his back to tho horses in
an opon carriage and wobblel about on the
scat like u man who had lost tho use of his
muscles. An ignorant observer of the arrival
would unhesiiatingly have concluded that u
festive person was being taken home by his
friends. The doctors chin first fell violently
upon his chest and thon was ierlkcd up into
the air, his head meantime rolling from side
10 side. He declined assistance In alightng,
and having gained The sidewalk stood up and
glanced at the crowd. Spying Il woman in
tho front rank, tho doctor suddenly stepped
toward her and craning his neck, put his
face close to hors, assuming at tho Same
time an expression of countenance which
may merely have Goon intended to
signify contempt, but which was GER
lainly not pleasant to behold. With a loud
thump of his gold-headcd cane on the pave
ment, he then ran rapidly, though witch a
clumsy gait, up the stairs followed as quickly
as possible by the small army OF physicians
and reporters. He made at once for a small
room which opens out of tho main hall aud
contains a window overlooking Thirteenth
street, and EOmowhat to the alarm of the doc
tors hc perohod himself with legs drawn mp
upon the broad windOw-sill, Having waited
IN tho hall for his roapptarance ss long ~
their patience would permit, the spectators
ono by orc edged their way into tho ante
room until tho small clambaf was nearly
filled. II was evident That the doctor was
not over pleased, but he offered no objection
30 their presence, merely turning his face from
thoIn OF bugyiug IL in his hands
1t must not be Thought fiom the above de.
scription Of DIR. Tannqrs manner that no Is
In the least irrational iu his conversation. On
National Republican., 1880-07-23
California Grecnbnok Conyen,Ion.

SAN FRANCISCO July 22.-The greenback
state convention this morning nominated w.
A. Howe of Solano county for congress from
the third district and J. d. Godfrey of Los
Angeles county from the fourth district The
platform adopted by the convention indorsos
the Chicago platform, and adds thereto clauses
in favor of the repeal of tho specific contract
law aud the issue to tho people by the gov
ernmont of money on good security Mt rate
OF interest not in excess OF the cost OF issu-
ance. This plank provoked much discussion.
II was urged tLat interest being robbery, the
plank was concession to wrong. II was
finally agreed that it would not at present bo
oxpedient to avow tho idea that tho govern
ment should furnish money without any inter.
est. The original proposition Ito mako the rate
three per cent? was modified as above stated.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
FIFTY GENTS PER MONTH.

mother did not regain her strength, and ex-
hibiled, according 10 her physicians state.
nent, symptoms Of dropsy, With swelling Of
her limbs aud feet. She removed TO Tbs
vicinity, and was able to attend 10 household
affairs until last Saturday, Whon she gave
birth to healthy male child. just four months
from the birth Of The frst one. The mother
Is doing well, and Is now able TO nurse both
children. This case. though considered d worry
curious one. aud 20 far not accounted for sat
isiaclorly, is not the FIRST Of the kind even In
this ncighborhood. paper upon the subject
will be prepared by Dr. Hawley, TO be read
before the County Medcsl society.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Tho Cirous kidnapping Cnse.

PIrrsBURo, July 22.--hIss Salome Burk cit,
the fourlocn-year-old girl who was kidnapped
by men belonging to Boyd S. Peters circus at
shanlssvile, in Somerset county, has been
with tho kidnapping and subsequent crimes
have been arrested Tho story told by the
victim is ono ofuuparalleled brutality, aud has
caused the most intense excitement and in.
dignatioD. Money has been literally sub
seribed to assist her father, who is poor man,
to prosecute the offenders. Threats of lynch
ing are freely made, A further hearing will
be had on the 30th Of July.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
1hIs NInrninr,.Isirn-

Shortly after ? o'clock this morning, as Mr..
Richard Further WAS walking mp Ninth
street, he discovered smoke issuing from q
room In No. 507 Ninth street. lie
called Officer HinEle who turned In an
alarm from box l26. The fire, which
was in rear room on the ground hoyr was
quickly e1tinguishod by tho hremeu, with
loss of about S25, II was discovered just in
time, rs the building is occupied by nunbcr
of families, aud few minutes delay might
have been attended With serious results.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Railroad s,nt4st,os.

PHILADELPHIA, July 22.-The following
statement Of tho business Of all lines of the
Pennsylvania railroad company east Of Pitts
burg and Erie for June, 1880, as compared
with the same month in 1879 shows an in
crease in gross earnings OF $3.50, ,GG6; an increase
in gross expenses Of $il0,4l3; an increase in
net earnings of tSill;253. The six months of
1850 as compared with the same period in 1879
show an increase in gross earnings of Si,02O,-
0l3; an Increase in expenses Of S1,77I 400; an
increase in net earnings of S2,2lS553. All
lines west Of Pittsburg and Eric Tor the six
months Of 1850 show surplus over liabilities
OF S1,311 1856 being gain over the same
period in 1879 Of 81 ,730,i73
National Republican., 1880-07-23
CongressionnI NomInatIons.

URDANA, ONO, July 22--The republican
convention Of the eighth district today re.
nominated ]. w, Keiior for congress.
CAIRO, Ill, July 2--The democratic con-
yentlon of tho eighteenth district to-day nomi
mated Judge IIiteman OF Union for congress
CINCINNATI, July 22.-Hon. @. b. Simon
ton waa nominated for congress in the ninth
Tennessee district this morning at Humboldt
Team, by the democratic convention.
GALVESTON, July pa Ncws special from
Jefferson says the greenEack convention al
Sulphur Springs to-day nominated II. +
0Neal Of Cass county for congress.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Pnciiic Mining Stocks,

SAN Francisco, July 22,-rhe following
were the official closing quotations of mining
stocks to-day: Alpha, AZ; Argcnta, ZIG; Belcher,
II; Best & Belcher, 81; Bullion, II; Bodie, 5;
Belle Isle, 2; Bechtel l. Belviderc %; Cali.
rorna, ?; Chollar, 2; Consolidated Virginia, 3;
Crown Point, IL; Consolidated Pacific, II;
Exchoquer II; Gould s. Curry, %; Grand
Prizo, II; Goodshaw, Ii Hale & Narcross, %;
Julia Consolidated 1882; Justice, 81 32; Mexi-
can, s; Martin White, 1882; Mono, AZ; North.
ern Belle, Hi MONDAY, 3; North Belle Isle,
1892; Navajo, 1882; Ophir, 7; Oro. ls over
man, Il; Potosi, II; savage, lli Sierra Nevada,
10s; Silver King 81; Syndicate, 2l.32; S,lyor
Hill ]; Tloga, l3 10; Tiptoa, y; Union Con.
solldated, 2Os; Wales, 3i; Yellow Jacket, ST.
Leviathan has levied an assessment OF 10 cents
share,
National Republican., 1880-07-23
A sospooted Bnrginr Set Treo.

John Williams, the coored youdoo dcstor
arrested several weeks ago on suspicion Of
bcng concerned in tho burglary at Mr., N,
Bunoh's store ON Eighth street above tho
testimony adduccd showed thnt the accused
had offered to sell bonds answering the do
scrption Of those lost by Mr., Bunch 10 Mr.
A. W. Colamore, but did not show them,
simply asking hOw much he would be offered
for them. Judge Smell did not think thero
was sufficient evidence 10 convict Wiliiams,
and ordered his dismissal.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
A Siugulnr Case.

PHGSIxvrLLE, Pa, July 2l,-Dr IIawloy
of this town has now under his care young
married woman, aged twenty-five years, who
gave birth on Saturday last to 4 male child,
Just four months aitor tho birth of D female
child. 1t appears thai the woman resided in
PHILADELPHIA whom her lrst child was born,
prematuroly, in March last, tho iniaut being
an eight.months child, II was so puny at
birth that foars were entertained for It's life,
but 10 rallied, though the mother was only
able to nurse it for about two weeks, Tho
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Tho Round Lake sunday.schooI Assembly.

Tho Round Lake Sundny-SchOol Assembly
ROUND LAKE, N. Y, July 22-The Round
Lake assembly listened yesterday 70 Dir. An
thony Comstock, cheering his address on
evil Reading"
Rev. J, A. Woiden l,cturcd in tho afternoon
TO a large audience on John Wesley" which,
coming from presbyterian, was greatly ap.
precinted by the methodists Mr., ComstoclS
conducted a meeting Of men IN the afternoon
at o'clock ON "rhe Devices of The Enemy"
Rev. George McCloskio LII, d., Of Princeton
college, is now lecturing on The Skull"
The assembly is the most succe sul ever
held here Tho weather Il favorable, tho
music superb. To-day DIR. Newman Of New
York ectured. Next week Drs P,tten of
Chicago, Armiiago of New York, Hrdgo of
Princeton aud Bishop II. W. Warren aro to be
among the speakers, The woighty lectures
are relieved by concerts aud similar enter.
tainments. Every train brings numerous fresh
arrivals.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Iusucot,on Of STATE rroo,s.

The adjutant general of ths volunteer troops
of Connecticut has applied to the secretary Of
war to have an officer of tho regular army de-
nual oncampmcnt in August noxt, The sec
rotary has decided to grant tho request aud
similar ones that may be made from other
states with visw OF enabling the war depart
mont to gain hotter knowledge of tho con-
dition oil the volunteer iorcos and also 10 secure
a better understanding between the regular
forces and the militia.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Revision Of Army Regulations.

Tho arrival OF General Augur, which was
expected last evening will complete the full
board of officers designated to revise the code
Of army regulations as prepared by tho adju-
tant-geuera by authority OF au aot OF con-
gress There Is but one new regulation in tho
codo. 1t relates 10 the pOwcr of the general
of the army over his officers, and state that
power iaoro explicitly than heretofore en-
bodied in any set of regulations. 1t Is thought
the board will he IN session aLont three weeks.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
The New Yora, uuslom.nouse.

Tho story to the effect that a change wss
pending in the New York custom.hOuso is
without foundation The statement that
Doputy.Collector Osborn was removed 10
make room for choice radical oficc.seekarr
is poryersion OF the facts. MIR. Osborn was
removed for cause, aud Mr.. Briggs, who suo.
ceeded him, Is q popular official, and bis ap-
pointment was highly praised by tho press Of
both parties in New York. Collector Merits
has nos been in this city for several weeks
unti late yesterday afternoon.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Tic I,icl,n,nnh pn.lnnlnn.

RICHMOND, VA, July 22.-The poslofficc
imbroglio here has not yet been settled. To-
day had been fixed for the suretios OF Pest
master Forbes to make good tho deficiency in
his accounts, but owing TO the fact that n
majority of his bondsmen are non-residcnts n
further extension Of time has been granted to
August in which tn settle up The appli-
canis for tho expected vacancy in the post
mastership arc hnmernms.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
poath by Poisoning.

CTNoINEATI, July % 2.-Miss Mary Raddy of
159 Clinton street diod last night under cir
cumstanccs Indicating poison, administered
by herself or some one else. She lisa daughter
Of Mr. Chiisty OF MadsonYllc, and WAS mar
ried last November to u widowor with three
children. A post.mortom examination aud
inquest will be held TO elicit the facts in the
National Republican., 1880-07-23
vermont Demoorntlo Convention.


BURLINGTON, VI, July 22.--The democratic
state convention for the nomination of state
ticket and two presidential electors-at-largc
met here this morning. The convention num-
bered over 400 delegates, being tho largest
ever held by the party in the state. Tho
Hiram Aikens, chairman of tho state com
mittee, who delivered brief address. Bo
thon named rs temporary chairman Colonel
A. Dicl5ey Of Bradford, who took the chair
amid applause, returning thanks for the honor
inferred. J. Il. Stapeton of Middlebury was
elected secretary. B. b. Smslly of Burlington
moved that the temporary organization be
made permanent, which, after some opposition
was agreed to. Daniel Baldwin of Montpelier
was chosen honorary vice-presidont. Tho roll
was then called, aud the vice-piosidons and
secretaries from each county were appointed
A series Of resolutions were presented and ro'
ferred. Edward j. Phelps Of Burlington was
nominated for governor, and tho convention
took recess till 2 p. In.
In tho afternoon session the following addi
tional nominations were made For state
governor, George w. Gates of White River
Junction; for treasurer, James X. Williams o
Bellows Falls; for presidential eleotors.at
large, Cyrus Jennings of Hubbardton and ]
w. Bliss of Bradford.
The resolutions adopted indorse tho plat
form and principles adopted by tho late ma
tional convention at Cincinnati and ratifJ
the nominations of Hancock and English
After speeches by Mcssrs Phelps aud f. V
Nickerson of Massachusetts and Colonel A. NJ
Waddell of North Carolina the convention ad
iournod
National Republican., 1880-07-23
ron In an Anonleotlo IeIt.

A gentleman named Abel Beach, employed
in tho generals ollico, fell in
an apoplcotic Gt near the P.sreet circle last
evening, injuring himself severely about tho
head. Olicers Lamb aud Mcdonald had him
cepveyod to his rrsidonco, 1901 Rhode Island
avenue northwest, IN tho police ambulance
where he WIS attended by DIR, Duuean.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Mnrderod Dy a TRAMP,

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, July 23,-John
Turner, son of Sheriff Turner of Utah city,
was found murdered near Echo city, it is be-
lieyed by a tramp named Frederick Welcome,
of whonl tho father Is now in pursuit.. Well
como bad twice been arrested by Sheriff Tur-
noI for horse'stealing and had threatened tho
sherids lie.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
nnn. u. u. wnshhurne Goina 10 Ilnrorc.

CHICAGO, July .-Ex'hlnisler Wasbbune
sails for Europe by The Bremen limo from New
York on Saturday next He goes abroad for
his health, having been annoyed by bronchitis
for tho past two years lie will try tho
waters at Ems, md hopes to bu back by tho
early part of October In restored health,
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Annthrr nefnnIlinr pnntmnstcr.

Inspector Edgarton, who was sout by the
postofiioo department few days since to in
vestigate the accounts Of Henry c. Smith,
postmaster ut PumerOy, Ohio, informed tho
department yesterday by telegraph that tho 70
suit Of his Investigation shows lencit Of $3.50.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Aileged nIuraeror Arre,ted.

PoTTsvILLE, PA, July 22.-Wllliam Orr was
arrested to-day for the murder of James Wood
last night near Tanaqua. Orr denies all
knowledge Of tho crime, but the evidence
against him is very strong.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
rhe ren.polIar CertIaoa.os.

Only 81 $4,000 Of the forty millions of ten-
dollar refunding four per cent certificates re-
main out. They are not convertible into bonds
In sums less than flny dollars, and tho accrued
interest Is not convertible, il being paid by
check 10 tho holder.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
unIf a Texns Town Consumed.

GALVESTON, July GA News special from
Troupe says fire has destroyed the whole
north sdo OF tho town. Loss, S25,000 insur.
ancc $4,000. The fire was of incendiary ori-
gin. Tho postoilice and supplies were burned.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Amntenrn, nnnts Crnshed.

New ORLEANS, July pa shed at the New
Lake end blew down tonight, smashing eleven
boats belonging to six Of the amateur clubs.
Tho boats were intended for use in tho com.
ing state regatta. The loss is 81 600.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
rhe ponnlatlon or noston.

BosToN, July 23.--Tho official returns of
tho census supervisor givo Boston popula-
tion oil 1858, ,565, an increase Of 1905 in ten
wears,
National Republican., 1880-07-23
rrl.on omcinls YIndlcntrd.

CoNcoRD, N, H., July 92,-Tho governor
aud council in report upon tho recent in
vestigation of charges against tho warden and
deputy warden Of tho state prison, after no.
viewing tho testimony, fully vindicate those
officials on each Of the fOrty-Gyo charges pro.
ferrcd against them.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
IiIilol hv a polIoennn.

LOUISVILLE, KY, July 22.-Policeman
Cunningham shot aud instantly killed John
Shoe koncy Tonight, supposiug that Shockency
was about 10 attack him with a knife. The
policeman gaze himself up.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
General Weaver in AInbamn.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, July 22.-General j.
r, Weaver, the greenb0ck nominee for prcsi-
dent, addressed large audience ut the theatre
tonight. lie mado strong attack ou tho
national banks and tho usual denunciation Of
the two political parties.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
nnmllo Amcnat Rncos.

BUFFALO, N. Y, July 22.-1'ho entries for
the August races hero aggregate ninety -four. All
the purses will fill. The list of entries includes
tho bostinown trotters and PAGERS Oh tho
turf, aud tho coming contest bids fair to sur
pass any held hero for the past five years,
National Republican., 1880-07-23
WIMBLEDON CAMP.
Practice Shooting b. The americans Yes
terday.
Tholr Average Detter Than That OF tho
English, Irish and Scotch
Teams.
some Good shnts Nlnhe hy the ronms.

WIMBLEDON CANT, July 22.-The Ameri-
cans had y team practice in tho Houuslow
government range to-day. After fow pre-.
liminary shots to got all the sights regulated
together, they shot a full round at 500, 900
and / 900 yards, under exactly the same con-
ditious as they will shoot in the match on
Saturday. Tho individual and total scores at
the three ranges wero as follows;
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Inoond,.r,,n Threatened by Strikers.

NEW YORK, July 22,-Liens against tho
great hotel at Rockaway beach have been
iiled Tho strikers threatened to burn tho
structure last uiGht, aud arc still in posses
sion but no serious trouble has yet occurred.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Earthquake in Ontario.

OTTAWA, ONT, July IA decided shock
of earthquake was felt here at 2 o'clock this
morning. 1t seemed to pass from west to e,st,
and was accompanied by loud, rumbliug
| nniso
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Missouri Democratic conycution.

ST. Louis, July 22.-1ho democratic con
vcntion last night after struggle nominated
It. n. Crittendcn for governor. 1t reconvened
this morning and resumed tho nominations oil
the state ticket. Colonel Robert A. Campbell
OF ST. Louis was nominated for lieutenant,
governor and Hon. Robert d. Ray of Carroll
countv for judge OF the supreme court.
Nj. X. McGrath was nominated for secretary
of state and Z. l.. Chappell for treasurer.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
: A womnn rhrown DOWN stalrs ana Kllled

NEW YORK, July 22,--Bertha Marks, living
at No. 23 Ludlow street, had dispute to-day
with the vito of DIR, Isaac Mayer, living m the
same house. Tho doctor interlored and threw
Bertha down some stone steps, fructurng her
skull and otherwise injuring her. 1t Is
thought she will die. Mayer was arrested and
held to await the result Of tho woman's in
jures,
National Republican., 1880-07-23
4 Cn1lrornIn rnwn I,n,nod.

SAN Francisco, July GA dispatch from
OroyiIle says the best portion of Gibsonvillc,
Sierra county, was burned this morning. Loss
over 10000.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Unmolitod Escape froln Lynohors.

MIDDLhTowN, N. j., July 22,-on last Mon.
day morning as Mrs. Sarah A. Crcalin, white,
wife of tonant on the farm of William A. Com
over was walking along path near the New
Jersey Southern railroad track she was set
upon by George Carney, burly negro, who
dragged her into the woods and outraged her
after she had tainted. Tho miscreant WAS
captured last night and locked up, narrowly
escapipg being lynched.