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National Republican., 1880-09-07
ONLY TWELTE LEFT.
The Survivors of 1912 to be Lunched Next


The Survivors OF 1912 to he Lunched Next
Monday.
The Associated Survivors of the Soldiers Of
the War Of 1912, District Of Columbia, ycster-
day accepted an invitation from their venerable
conlradc John d. Clarke, esq, TO visit lin
and partake of luncheon at his timc-honoi ed
residence, corner of Twelfth aud II streets
northwest, on the afternoon of Monday next,
the 18Th instant, at o'clock precisely. The
roll of 1850 is reduced to twelve. When the
society was first formed in 1855 nearly $50 of
our best citizens came promptly up to the call
sud for many years celebrated each returning
annivcisary in fighting their battles over
sgain." The following is the roll of 1850,
with the ages ofthe members Edward Simms,
president 81 years; Michael Cation, first vice.
president, s3; william w. Moore, second vice.
president rs; James A. Kennedy, treasurer,
60; James Lawreuson, secretary, rs;
DR.. John Il. Blake, surgeon, rs; Francis
B. Lord, 50; John Brady, 81; John S.
Anderson, "a; scraphim Mast, 10; Smith
Miner 80, and John d. Clarke, esq, marsh al,
50. Since the grand banquet one year ago at
the residence of President Edward Simms,
one of their number has fought his last bat.
tle," Rev. William C. Lipscomb, who died in
triumph in the bosom Of his family. One or
two OF their present number Is reported on the
sick-list, but their associates hope for their
presence at the approaching anniversary.
National Republican., 1880-09-07

The Department OF Maryland, G. A. r., has
through its commander, General Ross, ex.
tended gn invitation TO the members Of the
Grand Army 10 this city to attend the dress
parade in tho caup At Hagerstown on tho
unveiling tho statue Of the private soldier
at Antictam on the 17th instant. This invita-.
tion has beon accepted by Commander Royce
Of the department Of the Potomac. John A.
RawlinI Post No. l, Kit Kaison No. aud
Lincoln No, have voted to parade as posts.
They will leave here on the morning OF the
l6Lh and so into camp at Hagerstown as the
guests Of their comrades of Maryland Pa.
tious and quarters will be free 10 ali uni.
formed mombers. The railroads have made a
great reduction iu fares from the 10th to the
18th Instant and members in government
employ will be granted leave Of absence to
enable them TO DO present ut the HagerstoWn
parade and the unveiling of the statue.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
A nnnnuet Veteran nmcia1

Mr. J. c. Hessc, the chief clerk OF the cuist.
ment branch OF the war department, and one
of the veteran officials of that department,
sving been connected with It for twenty
years, will sRil for Europe next Saturday, in
tending 10 visit his old home in Germany,
having been granted leave of absence for
three months. His friends rendered him Il
banquet in order TO testify in some substan.
lia way their regard for him, and tho
banquet was served last evening in the
Masonic temple. About $50 persons sat down
to tue table. Sir. IL. 7. Crosby, chief clerk OF
the war department, presided. Speeches were
made by Mr. Crosby, Mr.. Il. p. Than chief
clerk Of tic acknowledgements Office Major
NOAH, appointment clerk of tho war depart
ment; Acknowledgements 81. NJ. Parker
Ale-srs. Benjamin Engel, Noble D. Laruer
Joseph :. Mccoy, b. Droop and ]. Donohur,
while all present. united In wishing Mr..
liesse safe voyage aud a happy time 10 his
'latLcrland."
National Republican., 1880-09-07

The public schools were reOpened yesterday
but only scholars in attendance the last day
IN tho last school year we're present, for the
pdrpose Of being transferred to higher grades
Scholars who have secured tickets within the
past week will be admitted to-day aud assigned
to their classes. The demand for tickets this
year has not been so great by thousand OF
fifteen hundred as in previous years, which
confirms Superintendent Wilson's statement
thAt tue supply has about exhausted itself Ia
draining private schools. There are less OF
this class Of schools now in Washington than
~ any city OF the United States, nearly gll
public schools.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
rHEREnArvs or G SEVERAL roRBkRr
The Request for Han-ot-war--Opposit
From Quarantine AuthoritieA


As foreshadowed IN yesterdays REPUBLICAN
hr. J. F. Swords of the United States consular
service, representing Mrs. Torbcrt aus many
OF the army comrades of tho late General A.
/. A, Iorbert, yesterday requested the navy
department TO dispatch a man.of.war to st.
Augustine, 10 convey the remains Of the gen.
eral from that place to his home IN Delaware.
lhe proposition was considered favorably
by tho officers Of the department,
but owing 10 the absence of the secretary
action was postponed. The secretary returned
to the city last evoning aud will have the
case presented 60 him this morning. There
appears to be no doubt that the vessel will bo
sent 81 requested, a mark of respect which the
friends OF the deceased think is due to his re-.
mains from the government A dispatch re.
ceivcd from General +. r. Dent IN command
OF the military post at st. Augustine ycsier.
day, stated that the quarantine authorities
thore would not deliver the remains until
frost. Exactly what objection could he
raised against the removal Of the re-.
loains was not plau TO the authorities
here as General Torbert met his death by
drowning. DR.. Turner of tue national boar rd of
health was informed of the contents of GEN
cral Dents dispatch last evening" aud though
hc could exercise no authority In the matter,
telcgrarhed TO the health officer ut st. Angus.
tine, that, in his opinion, there would be no
danger IN permitting the remains to be re.
moved.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
Ncns fn, tI,nI-nhIn.

Miss AdA Gilbert, who Will 10 remembered
for several years psst rs the accomplished fore.
lady of Madame Washington, has secured the
large and elegant rarlols above W. u. Gait &
Co.'S store Oh Pennsylvania avenue aud will
opcn on or about September 90. The many
kdy friends Of Miss Ada will be pleased to
learn OF her new departure and join US in
wishing her al possible success.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
Yaohtiug.

The yacht Alert, familiarly known as the
BLACK yacht" left early this morning for a
weeks Cruise on the lower Potomac. Mr.. Al
bert Ballanger Of East Washington goes as
sailmg-master. The crew. roustabouts and
wharfwollopors consist Of r, b. Tay lor, II. L.,
Shepard Henry Ralph, &. j. Stoddard and
Harry Ralph Although the boat is well
stocked with provisions, the boys 90 prepared
with guns and fishing tackle to provide few
side dishes.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
rho sIgnnl seryIce hurenu.

The Signal corps has been reorganized with
the following promotions Captain II. w.
Howgate placed in charge Of sigual stations
Lieutenant Robert Craig madO discussing
officer yieo Howgutc, aud Lieutenant Dun,
woody assigned TO duty rs officer in charge VI
orders aud correspondence.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
The Contract for Public school Book,

The contract for public school books for the
present scholastic year has been awarded 10
Mr.. &. A. Whitaker (atc l.. NJ. Whitaker
& SOM, No. 0il Pennsylvania avenue This
enables Mr.. Whitaker 10 offer special induce.
meuts to parents, teachers and guardians who
have TO purchase school books or school sup.
plies. Mr.. Whitaker is selling at the lowest
prices ut wholesale and retail.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
STEM AND STERN.
Tho steamer Leary slightly Damaged it
Collisions.

Tho steamer Leary slightly Damaged in
Collisions.
The arrival of the steamer George Leary
from Norfolk was delayed yesterday morning
by all accident which will render some repairs
TO the vessel necessary, though it is announced
that she will resume her regular trips Wednes.
day When she reached Piuey Point on her
return trip, at IL o'clock Sunday night,
in order to prevent collision with tho
steamer Jane Moseoy, which was backing out
from the wharf, the Lcary swung around
against vessel loaded with wheat, and her
rudder, taffrail aud steering apparatus were
considerably damaged. Thus crippled, the
l4eary continued her journey up the river.
OF Maryland point, owing 10 the darkness
aud the difficulty in steering the Leary, the
steamer ran into q schooner loaded with iron,
doing but slight injury to the schooner, and
damaging the sterupOst Of the steamer. The
captain Of the schooner was paid in full for
tue damages sustained by his vessel. Tho
Leary then completed her journey with.
out further mishsp though the Captain found
1t necessary to employ the tug Samuel Gcducy
otow her in from the arsenal to her wharf.
National Republican., 1880-09-07

IN October, when the woods are glorious in
their scarlet and golden drapery, is the time
to seek the autumn leaves ana ferns. severe
Cold Is often tho result of such pleasure trips.
DIR. Balls Cough Syrup always cures Coughs
aud Colds. Price % cts
National Republican., 1880-09-07

THE frst meeting OF the Kindergartners
union takes place on this Tuesday evening ut
1880 o'clock, in the National Kindergarten hall,
929 Eighth street. All whOare interested are
cordially inyitel,
National Republican., 1880-09-07
IEw DRY GOODS.
FOR EARLY FALL UEIR.

FOR E1RLY FALL WEdR,
CAsuNEkES CHuDDA CIIOTUs
AFlINOS MONTE CINTHS
SCOTCH PLAIIS CORDULETTES
"A MELS HAIRS, SEHGES
BLACK AND loLOBED NELVETS.
BkoCA DE S.NrtNS, SATIN or LYON.
BLACK SILkS COT DRIED SIIES
BLACK SAJINS COLOEED SA'rINS
SHETLAND AND CHUuDA SiIAWIS.
Medium Weight ~ EIINO UNDERWEAR
Great Bargains In TABLE LINENS. TOWELS,
NApRINs AND IfNNDKERCHIEFs
- Ioz Al-linen German SATktNS at si.H.
p ooz Genuine DevOnshlre TOWELS at 90
1oO doa. IEGity Pure Linen Cambria Hcmstitchcd
~ RANbKERCHIEFS. at Sl.S0 per doz.
BARNHLEN AND GEiMAN IA BILE LINENS
,,,,,.- raj elng nom s5'sc. to g. % per yd
MiNE.ClOlHS, with UUylcys to match.
FUhNllDRE GRAPES ANb CUEIONNES
~ our Northern aLd Essteiu COresp spundents
,Hs~." ONE PbiSE oNLI," MARKED IN pLAKN
PERRY = BkOTHER,
Penna. Ave-, Cor Niuth street.
FetablShel IN $50 Se..Gt
National Republican., 1880-09-07
DEIIH IN B.fCLl.
A Pensioner Dies on His Way to the Hos
MINI.


pital.
hack containing two mon. one supporting
the other IN his arms, dashed up to the second
precinct station last evening, and the officer
in charge was considerably surprised at the
sight The supposed sick man gave convul.
sive gasp upon being removed from tho hack
aud fell back in his friends arms dead
The coroner was Immediately sum.
mened aud held an autopsy, reveal.
ing the fact that death was caused by
congestion Of the lungs aud b;ain. The de.
ceased was named Alexander Twaddell, and
resided IN Philadelphia. About two weeks
ago lie came TO Washington to draw his pen.
sion money, since wEich time he has been
spreeing around the city. Yesterday he com.
pisiued Of feeling sick aud concluded TO 90 out
10 the Soldiers Home hospital for treatment
His friends procured hack aud one of them
accompanied him. Goug up Seventh. street
hill he scared his compau lou by falling over
perfectly limp and unconscious. 1t was
decided 10 take him to the station-h house.
where his death occurred. Twaddcll was forty.
three years old, and drew pension of $50
per month for tho loss of portion OF one of
his feet. His family 1.-Two in PHILADELPHIA,
and news of his sudden death was sent them
last night.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
rhe Nntlonnl snfe-nepo,lt comnnnv.

corner Fifteenth street and New York avenue
continues to receive Yaluables Of all descrip
tous for safe keeping 1t very low rates.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
IlnnCknbOmt.

The "KuockabouW suit will be on our coun.
ers for sale on Wednesday next. Come ana
COX. KRtzenstein, $40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
Scllnnl

and playground suits will be found at the
Boys Clothing House Of B. Robinson & Co.,
900 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
Baltimore ana Ohio Depot, corner New Je
bey Avenue and q Street.
New ADVERTISE IN ents.

New Advertisements
Georgetown college.
Draughtsmen wanted.
Furnished rooms wanted
Iowa Republican association.
Fcte champetre ut Laurel, Md.
Unfurnished rooms ut 026 L street,
Medical department Howard university.
Government sale Of condemned property.
Six thousand dollars to loan by b. ii. War.
ncr.
Washington kindergarten 029 Eighth street
northwest.
Excursion to Point Lookout on tho steamer
ATowsmith.
Moonlight excursion of the Washington
Light Infantry corps.
School books aud school supplies at L. w.
WhitakGrs, 9i1 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1880-09-07

STEAMER GEORGE LEARY will leave for Nor.
folk, Fortress Monroe aud the south on Wedncs
day evening at $50
National Republican., 1880-09-07

THE lGWland Dental Association, 21l Four.
Nnd.half street, use only S. S. Whites artificial
teeth, Philadelphia, Price, 81 per set. See advt,
National Republican., 1880-09-07
Therinometrio Readings.

For the middle Atlantic states, higher baromo.
ter, winds yeerlng 10 cooler northerly, partly
cloudy weather and occasional rain.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
mThs prlratc soldIer.n

JULIUS LANsDUEGus 81 Lowell Ingrolns,
3lJ IN.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
HeopenInR of die PublLe sohooIs.

BENEDIcrINg MALT WINE BEER. Finley h
Koch, agents, 1905 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
Cinderella" In Baitimore.

THE Chicago Times says: Warmers Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure is highly indorsed by
ministers, judges, physicians, surgeons, by men
Of literary and scholarly distinction and by
individuals in all the walks of life,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-30
o,SEmughnessy,. Stntemen,.

New Orleans May 29.--De,ectiyes to-day
filed information against tho five prisoners
arrested as accessories to the burning Of cot.
ton on the ship Iron Cross, The prisoners
will be arraigned Monday. The trid comes
oil noSt week.
New Orleans, Mar 29.-O'Shaughnessy,
tho coffee house proprietor charged MS ac-
oessory in the Iron Cross Gotten case, BIZ,
made a statement oorroborating tho tesIi
nnnv Of Melia and others VS. to johnson
management of the Job. He says Johusor
offered Mela $3.50 TO fire the cargo, but wa,
present when Mela made the eff 1T. After
the tire he tried TO collect tho money from
johnson, who was also present when bott
Mela and Symonds demanded theil
money from johnson, who, however
only paid small sums TO Mella. fearing tina
II he paid tho whole amount agreed upon
he and Symouds would run away and mo-
swear in favor Of the tug boat Ella Wood
1t is stated there is also some evidence in tbt
hands of detectives that the Iron Cross affai
was not the first Job of the kind managed b,
johnson. The trial is fixed for Thursday
II is believed the State has sufficient evidence
TO convict all accused,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-30

Leayenworth, Kansas, May 29.-ThuTston,
who shot and fatally wounded Hon. Lucieu
Baker yesterday afternoon, wa, taken by
the Sheriff to Atchison last night, after be-
ing refused adInittance to the military prison
Mt Fort Leayenworth. Had Thiuston been
taken back TO the county jail last night be
would have been lynched, rs number OF
citizens had formed a committee for that
purpose. The Sheriff did not return to the
city with his prisoner, but secured a convey
ancc at the fort and drove Il night toward
Atchson, reaching there about four o'clock
this morning All hopes of Mr.. Bakers re-
coycry are given up. John Douglas, who
WIS wounded with ths other bullet, is now
out OF danger, ard will rec over.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-30
Court Of Appeals DecisionS

Special TO the Herald.
Austin, May 29,--The following decision;
were rendered by the Court of Appeals to,
day;
George Campbell VS.. the State, from Dali
las affirmed.
n. nj. Fowler vs. Chapman, appeal from
Grayson; affirmed.
O. y Wa,d (oolored) Der Votbe Va. the
StNte appeal from Hood; reversed asd no
mandcd
e. English VS. Thomas McGee, error from
MSyerick; motion 10 silgm on certificate
overru,ed.
Henry Mace, VS.. the State, appeal from
Falls; affirmed.
Tom Brown vs.. pe State, from Falls
affirmed,
j. p. Aiosely VS., The State, from Navarro
3lmissed.
Special Pool vs.. the State, from McUlcn-
nan affirmed.
Bob johnson vs. tho state from Cherokee
affirmed.
James Clappitt vs.. the State, appeal from
Franklin; affirmed,
John Taylor vs., the State, from Denton
affirmed.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-30
CINCINNATI Conference

Cinoinn4tL May 20-In the Methodist
General conference the report of the Com
mittee on the BOOK Concern, recommending
the discontinuanoe of the National Reposi-
tory and Golden Hours q, the end OF the cur
rent year, was adopted. 1t was slsc ordered
that subsidy Of 1900 for the neat two
years be given to New Orleans and Atlantis
paper provided that if these papers fail 10
pay expenses with this help they sbail he
discontinued. The Oregon Advocate was
discontinued a. the General conferen = pa
per. The report Of the Judiciary committee
sustaining the ruling Of Bishop AGdrsws il
the annual conference that Miss Auna 0dan-
era is not entitled to license to preach, wss
adopted.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-30
baltimore Races.

Baltimore, May %, The weather for. the
races yesterday was fine with the exception OF
lghteshcwer duyiug the last half OF thethird
race, All the favorites were beaten
except IN the first race, whichwss the Freak
ness stakes for three yesr-olds, II miles
Five started. Grenada won by a length; 0dr
second; Emily g. third Time 2.i0l.
Second race, Baltimore cup for all ages,
2 miles. The starters were Harold, Moni.
tor, Genmore and Surge. Monitor Mt the
last quarter went to the front and won by
two lengths; Glenmore second, so yards
ahead of Harold, third. Time--d.l2. The
first mile in l;43,
rhiad race, consolation purse, mile heats
Seven started. In the FIRST heat Ben. Hill
won easy by two lengths, Bounce second,
Baby third. The second heat was also Won
by Bon. Hill by two lengths, Vrgilian SEQ
ond, one length ahead Of Bounce, third
The race Of the day, and last of the meet
ing, was grand steeple chase, The course
starters were Trouble and Derby. Trouble
was the favorite in the pools, but Derby won
the race easily, with a full sixty yards to
spare. No time taken.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-30
Liable to be Massacred.

Laramie City, May ga large body Of
Indians are reported near Illinois creek. An
entire party of men, women and children,
numbering about thirty-dve, at Holden's
camp packed up and retreated to Hunters,
ia the north end of the park, where they are
fortified. They are poorly armed and great
feHrs are entertained for them. There are
about seven hundred miners and prospect
ors in North Park, and the Indiana viii
probably kill many of them before they can
set together in sufficient numbers to oppose
them
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-30
RInlne In wow Yorl, i.

New York, Maine 29.--Janes q. blaine.
who arrived in town last night, was busy to.
day with politicians, most Of whom were
supposed to train aith Sherman. @ Hector
Merritt WIS wiki hin half the afternoon, and
later Reuben T. Fenlon had the Senator's ear.
All the indications point toward some sort Of
II union Of the SHERMAN ard Blaine forces
against Grant. /. was significantly said this
evening by q gentenaE near 10 the Shcmn
party that IN toe even. ofHrant's nomination
there will be second convention and sec
Dad Repubacsn c,i.lidae. This remark was
uotiuteudeg ~ an otical utierancc. but ii
aas unques,pra6lv inspired by conference
between Blaine md sherman men had here
last evening. a large Number of polit.
clans started for Chicago tonight from here
The bulk Of them, however, will 30 on Sat
urdaN.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-30
CnftIc rrnin Mrecl,eh.

New York, May 29.-At Mowab, n. J..
yesterday cattle train owing to damage to
the engine was run upon siding. One car
however, extended to the main track and O
man was sent back to flag a following train,
but before getting any distance away the
train came laundering along. The engii eel
saw the standing train reversed the engine
and be and fireman lesped for life The
train rushing on crashed into the stationary
one aud the cars were broken into splintefs
and many cattle killed, while Others were
quickly dispatched TO end their misery. The
men attending the cattle we're uninjured, ali
having left the train and walked to the engine
to see what caused it to stop.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-30
KEARNEY RELEASED.
THE DEMAooovE OUT OF DUNGEON.
NE Obtains Ills Freedom from the
House OF Correction No SOONER II
He OUT than We ~ Escorted TO
theSand Lots by the So-caIied
W0riSingmen and Pro.
eeedsto Harrnngue
10 Them.

San Francisco, May pa Sacramento
dispat,h says: AT 6;lO this afternoon the
Supreme court rendered a decision in the
Kcarncy case, ,cloa'irg him, The hearing
was on hsbeas corpus appealed from the
Superior court Of San Francisco, where the
decisionoi tho Police court putting Kearnoy
in die house Of correction for abusive Ian.
guage was sustained.
San Francisco, May 20.--Last night the
WorRingmen, hended BY band, escorted
kearney from his house to the Sand Lots
wheroa very large crowd gstheisd Kesrncy
addressed them in hirusual style, announcing
bis intention Of taking up tho agitation whert
no bad loft it and making itrore bitter thar
ever.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-30

New Orleans, May 29.---The Interstate
rowing regatta, under the management o.
the ST. John club, promises 10 DO the m 81
interesting event OF the kind ever held in til,
South. Ample arrangements for the enter
tainmout of visiting crews have been made
The following have arrived; Pensnooli
double SOUL, corps double AID single; Wac
cemettes, four; Hillsdale, four and GouhIe
Tho Burlington four will arrive Sunday
morning, Ia addition TO the above crews
from five to six local clubs will enter for tn,
various races, which commence "Wednesday
on Lake Poncharlrain, over one Of the very
best courses known, being free from currents
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-30
Mississippi River Appropriation.

Washington, May 20.--The House Gem
mittce on Lyees and Improvement yostordsy
instructed Representative Gibson 10 repor, to
the House at the earliest opportunity, the
bill making appropriations for the construc.
ton, repair and preservation OF levee works
on the Mississippi river. IheappropriagoDs
will be used upon the recommendations con.
tanned in the report of the Mississippi River
Commission. Tie total appropriation con-
tempated In tue blu Is S6,l5l, 600
The following Items are specified in tue
blk Plum Point resch, $4,000; Memphis
rescb, S3S2,0Oo; New Madrid reach, S62S,.
000; Helena reach, S621,000; Chocktav
Bend, $775,000, Providence, SsG9000. For
repairs Of existing leyees between Cairo and
New Orleans, S2,020,0o0; checking enarge,
ment OF Atschataiays, $4,000.
Two amendments were proposed by Mr..
Chalmers to be included in the bill, one ap.
propra,ing S2l4000 for the purpose ofcon-
tracing the chynuel and restoring deep
water IN front OF Ncksbprg aud another ar-
propriatinc the same amount for II similar
purpose at Naiohez.