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National Republican., 1880-07-12
A Tren Excursion Fund

Mr.. Edward Abner has petilioncd the COM
missioners of the District for permission TO
open bis concert summer garden on Sunday
night, tho proceeds to be applied to the cres.
ton of u fund for an excursion on the water
for poor women and children. The petition is
accompanied With pledge by Mr.. Abner that
no intoxicating drinks will be sold on the
premises on the occasion of the concert The
proposition is said to have the approval of DR..
Townsend, the health officer. The commits.
sioners have tho subject undor advisement,
and will probably announce their decision to-.
lay
National Republican., 1880-07-12
TEL EGR1PHLC SUMMARY.

The army worm Is doing considerable dam.
age in the province of New Brunswick.
Thurbue's wholesale grocery, 1853 Duane
street, New York, was burned OH Saturday
Loss. $4,000.
John Sullivan, aged seventy years, was run
over Saturday by train in Brooklyn while
attempting to cross tho track.
An unknown italian attempted to give an
exhibition in swimming at Hammonton, n
j., but failed 10 rise after making dive.
Mccormick & Co.'s elcvatorat Chicago, con-
tanning 10000 bushels of wheat corn and oats
was burned Saturday morning. Loss, $4,000
Fred Cradle, engineer and William Black
fireman, were killed by the explosion Of a
boiler at Painters iron MILL Pittsburg. on
Saturday. Tho force of the explosion was ter,
rifle, completey wrecking the building.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Sudden Death OF George L. warren.

George l.. Warren, bookkcopcr in the loan
division Of the treasury department., lied at
his residence, No. 1919 l. street, In this city,
Saturday night at IL o'clock. MI Warren had
attended to his duties at the office during the
day Early in the evening no complained Of
feeling unwoll, hut thought nothing of the
matter. About 10 o'clock he was attacked,
aud died at IL o'clock. The cause Of his death
was heart disease superinduced by the groat
heat aud his constant aud unwoared attcu-
ton to his duties in the responsible position
he occupied. Mr.. Warren was u native of
Connecticut, aud entered the treasury depart
ment in 1861 and has been employed there
uninterrupted. A gentleman Of fine attain.
ments, gcniSl companion, loving husband
aud an affectionatc father his hosts Of friends
in this city and elsewhere were almost over
whelmed with the sudden announcement. A
short funeral service was held at his late res
idence yesterday afternoon after which the
horeaved widow, with Colonel @. Brown aud
Colonel Joseph Noble, accompanied the re-
mains TO their resting place at Stamford,
('nnn
National Republican., 1880-07-12
THE NdIION1L NINE,

a Defeat OF tho Hoiyokes on saturday.
Especial Dispatch to TIE NArIoSAL REPUBLICAN
SPRINGFIELD, MASS, July 10, 1880.
The Nationals and Holyol,es played here to.
day. Baker being sick, Mr. Butler, who is
here OH a visit, took his place in the nine.
Derby pitched, and several Of the players
shifted places.
Powell made his debut as n catcher aud did
remarkably well, putting out nine, assisting
three times, committing only one error, and
having two passed balls Gerhard took care
of tho first and Snyder the second base. The
pitching of Derby was very effective, aud he
was batted for only two bases during the
game. Tho Nationals were not very skillrul
with the stick, aud obtained but six clean hits.
Appended is the score:
NATtOSArg
National Republican., 1880-07-12
For st, Joseph's Male Orphan Asylum.

No insIitutIOu Is moro practical IN II
charity than st, Joseph's Male Orphan
asylum, aud when an appeal is made to the
public for assistance in extending the useful
ness Of this asylum there should be quick
response. grand family festival for tho
benefit Of this institution will he given
at the Schuctzen park next Thursday.
Music, refreshments aud everything that will
contribute 10 the pleasure Of the guests will
be provided. Tho festival affords a most at
troctyo way OF contributing u littlo toward
the support OF the Institution, aud Ms the ar.
rangomeuts are Ia the hands Of most capable
gcntlcmcn, all who attend may bo sure of obs
tanning moro than their moneys worth OF
pleasure.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
4 CHURCH ON FIRE.
The Mount Zion NJ. II. Congregation
without n Shol ter.

The Mount Zion M. II. Congregation Loft
without n Shol ter.
A little nfler o clock this morning the old
church structure crowniug tho emncnce
above West street, between r ock and Monroe
streets, Georgetown, WAS discovered to be
on fire. An alarm was struck from box
~, aud shortly afterward a special alarm, call.
ing out No. 2 engine, WAS sounded The fire
originated IN tho roof Of the old build.
ing and soon spread through the structure,
cutting the galleries aud all the up.
per part of the building In the carly
part of the operations OF tho fire depart
men Il heavy coruicc supported by iron
brackets fell from the roof, 4 heavy piece Of
iron struck the hat of Private Burroughs Of
Truck b, who was holding No 5's pipe aud
glancing of broke tho bone Of his
nose and otherwise injured him. Pri.
vate Kurt2 of No, company was
also slightly injured. The church building
was very badly damaged, 1t was insured for
So 900, but the congregation left without q
place of worship do not think this sum will
repair the loss. The building is occupied by
the Mount Zion NJ, E,.colorcd church, Rev. j.
ID. S. Hall pastor, and divine service was held
in it last night. II is the opinion of the
trustees, as vol us the police aud fire officials,
that tho church WAS set ailro, Tho old Mt,
Zion church was built in 1916, and Is one Of
the ancient landmarks in Georgetown, The
congregation recently decided te erect new
building in another part of the city, and tho
foundation for 1t has already been laid.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
ImnroNement. Nd Inc rostof,ice.

The work of tearing out partitions aud put
ting that portion OF the general postoncc
building formerly occupied by the city post.
Office in shape 30 receive improvements has
been commenced Under tho appropriation of
apartments win bo converted into comiorta.
bic Office rooms for the uso Of the stamp and
blank agencies A large door will be placed
in the centre Of the F'srcct front, with VIM
on either side, aud the doors now used at the
corners will be closed, It Is expected that
the work will be completed by the lst Of Oc'
tOber,
National Republican., 1880-07-12
GIHE IND GRITTI.
An Ohio Man Proves TOO Much FOR n FC
Pad.

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An Ohio Man Proves TOO Much for a Foot
Pad.
An incident occurred carly yesterday mora.
ing in which an Ohio man, who was an inn
portant factor, proved that there is other ma
tcral in that far.off country than ollice-seekers
The Strangers name is Albert w. Taylor, and
his story at the first precinct station showed
him TO be pretty gritty flvorite sou, About
2 o'clock yesterday morning he was passing
through Judiciary square on the way to his
boarding house, No. 1929 Four-and.a.halt
street southwest. He observed colored man
acting suspiciously aud concluded to keep an
eye on him. Instead Of going down Four.ond-
a.lalf street ho went by way of Louisiana
avenue and Seventh street to tho Smithsonian
grounds tho colored man still doggiug his
footsteps. Reaching fork in the road Taylor
went to the left aud the cOlored man to the
right. The former then stretched himself out
upon bench 10 await further developments.
In few minutes his pursuer appeared. lay.
lor watched him closely, at the same time snor-
ing rs ii asleep. The colOrod man, after looking
around carefully and finding no one in sight
likely to disturb him, went up TO the sleeper
and seated himself upon tho bench. After
taking another survey he touched Taylor on
different portions of the body rs il to satisfy
himself that he was really asleep. Thinking
everything all right ho made Il dive ut the
vest pocket Of his victim, who i'm mmcdiateiy
spraug up. The colored man grabbed Taylors
hat and ran down Seventh street at full speed.
Taylor followed, and although the pace WAS
pretty hot overhauled the thief at the corner
of Seventh and L streets southwest, and after
q short resistance marched him in triumph to
tho first precinct station and turned him over
TO the officer in charge. The prisoner gave
his namo MS ID. A, Barnes, by occupation
a school boy but subsequently, ho was iden.
tilted by Que of the officers as an old thief
The case will come before Judge Smell this
morning for his views.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
The RelIef-Cuttcr Corwlp.

SAN FRANcIsco, July ia Port Town
send dispatch says the bark Henry Buck,
fifteen days from ounalaska, arrived there to-
day with the revenuo.cu,ter Corwius mail
The Corwin left Ounalasl,a on the 9th of Juno,
after taking seventy tons OF ceal from the
Henry Buck. She was we'll furnished with
provisions from the Alaska Commercial COM
pany. Everybody on board was well and san.
guiue of tho ultimate success Of the expedi,
tion. The Corwin was bound first for Saint
Bules' island, thence to Michaolofsky, to await
a chance to enter Behring's straits, ms Captain
Erskine of the steamer st. Paul reported that
the ice was not yet open. The winter had
been very mild, with a late Spling.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Fatal Railroad Accident.

CHICAGO, July ia Winona, Mimi, spc.
cial to the Times says western-bound pas.
Benger train on the Green Bay & Minnesota
road, due in Wnona abgut last evening. was
thrown into ditch between White Hall aud
Independence, about forty miles east of Wi.
mona. 1t ID reported that George ITulzer the
engineer, and Moses Delbrose. the fireman,
were killed, and Mail Agent Ct. z. Helsarr
badly injured.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
A Dam Disturbance.

CINcINNATI, July 11.-A GGseHe special
from Wabash, Iud., says: Trouble is apprc.
hended here between farmers and the police
of Wabash. Farmers have been cutting the
dam which gives Wabash its water supply be.
cause il increases tho backwater overflow on
their farms. Seven farmers were arrested
after resistance, and an extra police force has
been sent out to protect the DAM
National Republican., 1880-07-12
rha rlr.t CnmntroIlershIp.

The resignation Of Judge PONer lir8t comp
troller Of the treasury, took effect on Satur
day, aud The Office is therefore low vacant
Judge William Lawrence OF Ohio, to whom
the Office was tondcrcd, has respectfully de
clinod tho position. Tho name Of Colonel
Robertson Of Indiana is now mentioned as the
probable successor should the clyil-seryice rule
OF promotion be ignored,
National Republican., 1880-07-12
A youdoo Doctor In Trouble

colorcd voudoo doctor, giving his name
MS William Pinkuey, was arrested by officer
Janifer yesterday afternoon on u charge OF
petit larceny preferred by another colored
man named Robinson, who charges that
pinkncy obtained $l5 from him by promis
ing to secure him a situation, which he
fliled 10 do
National Republican., 1880-07-12
DIR, Tanners icust.

New YORK, July 11.-At midnight DIR. Tan.
ncr had completed thirteen and one-lialf days
of his voluntary fast. He was then quietly
sleeping. A few hours before his pulse was
03. In the morning he had his picture taken,
and in the afternoon lie took a stroll of thirty.
Eve minutes in Union square without assist
ance and seemed quite strong.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
POLITICAL MATTERS.
Mr. Weaver Soaring Into the Realms
of Fancy.
Brilliant Greeuback Picture - Eight States
Certain, with -Four More in Doubt
ISearncy Presents the state OF
Cnlifornia-slieech by Sccre-
tary Thompson - The
Democratic Mecca.
Calculations Based on the riat Principle.

Calculations Based on the Tiat Principle.
CHATTANOOGA Tenn, July u.-Goneral
James b. Weaver, the greenback candidate
ior president, spent Sunday in this city. He
is en- route to Scottsboro' Ala, where he will
speak tomorrow, inaugurating the canvass in
that state. He was interviewed by Times
reporter and spoke worry csndidly of the com.
ing campaign. Ho is confident of his ability
to carry Alabama, Tennessee, Texas, Missis.
sippi, West Virginia, Missouri and Arkansas,
aud says he will mako heavy gains in Mary
land, Iowa, Michigan aud Minnesota lie
says that If he does not receive the majority
of the electoral votes neither ff the other
candidates WILL and the matter will
again go To the house of repro
sentativCs If thrown into tho house
lie will stand mn equal chance with tho rest
Mr., DC la hIatyr, he claims, has the balance
of power thcre, and no concessions will be
made Ivy his partisans favorable 10 either The
democrats or republicans. In the event no
agreement is reached there, tho matter will
become q constitutional question, and II shall
be with the senate what disposition will be
made Of it. He says he will stump every
state he can before the election, but will coa'
fine himself to no section. Kearney, he says
will lend him his support, and will give him
California beyond doubt.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
A nIicIirnn Tnwn nurnnd

CHICAGO, July ia special to the Times
from Hillsdale, Mich, says: Yesterday morn.
ing destructive fro laid in ashes large
portion Of the business part of Jonesvillc The
fire originated in Grosvcuor's grist MILL which
WAS burned. Two bakeries and some other
buildings were consumed. The loss is esti
mated at $35 ,0O0 no insurance on tho -four.
ing mill and very little Oh the other property. y
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Female walking Match.

SAN Francisco, July ia womon's walk
ing match began at the pavilion at 1890 yes.
terday afternoon to continue eight days for
twelve and a-half hours daily. AT 9p IN. the
scores OF the leaders stood as follows Amy
Stewart, AZ Milly Young, AZ; Madame Tobias
40 Rhoda Lew, 40; Belle Walton, 80; Louise
Atlas, 49, Lille Donman, 80; Alice Donley,
36; Sadio DOnleY, 80.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
c,n,d,,, ro,I,,,ous E,c,,,,s

MONTREAL, July 1.-The Oranscmou will
tomorrow uuvel tho Hackett monument in
Mount Royal cemetery. In the evening they
will diue together ut Herripin. Some uneasi-
ness is felt tonight in consequence Of an ad.
vcrtiscment calling meeting of the catholic
union to morrow morning. aud the police have
been ordered to parade in force to prevent an
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Tho Drought at Petersburg, ya.

PETERSBURG, VA, July 11.-rhe protracted
drought has rendered the water in the city
reservoir insufficient 90 supply more than half
tho city, aud tonight water was turned in
from the canal 10 meet the deficiency. Tho
supplying of the city with water from the
canal will probably cause several mills here to
ccRke operations.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Mnter In the noosie runnoI.

NORTH ADAMS, MASS, July 11.-Sx feet o
water was this morning reported in Tho
Hoosic tunnel owing TO tho overflow of noun
tain brooks. A wasllout has occurred nea
Zoar station, some four miles from the cas-
END of tho tunnel, and has delayed trains
North Adams since o'clock last evening
The probabilities are that tho road will b,
early tomorrow. With the exception of th,
washout at Zoar, the damage is small.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Rus.Iun rornodoc. f,rthe Pnn(lc

81, PETERSBURG, July H. Orders have been
received at NicolaicG to prepare rs soon as
possible four of tho best torpedo boats be.
longing to the Black sea fleet to bo seut to the
Pacific, Several vessels have been chartered
in foreign ports for transport service, The
iron,clad Peter the Great has loft Reval for
sea. The cruiserEuropo has sailed from Cron'
stadt.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
An Fditor and phvsioinn Do,d.

New York, July 11.-Dr Lucas Vandevccr
Newton, a wcll-known physician who for
several years has been editor aud proprietor
OF the Druggists Circuldr aud Chemical Gazette,
died in this city on Saturday of heart disease.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
RnIIroaa Commissioners ArroInted.

Mcssrs. q, w. sIsglo of Iowa, y. B. sturgus
of Indiana and A. b. Nichols of Pennsylvania
were on Saturday appointed by the president
commissioners to examine and report upon 100
miles of railroad constructed by the Northern
Pacific railroad west Of Bismarck, Oak. This
fore the road is accepted by the government
and land puIuntB issued,
National Republican., 1880-07-12
XIII cd Inv "A Roar.

RrDaErowN, ONT. July 11.-Thomas
Booth Boyd, wealthy farmer of Howard
township was yesterday attacked by boar,
which threw him down and bit him in the
side and throat, completely severiug the Jug
ular vein. He died in fifteen minutes.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
A Visit 10 Genera, Garfield.

NEW YoRK, July 11.-IIon. Marshall jew.
ell, chairman, accompanied by Hon. Stephen
Dorsey, secretary of the republican national
cominittee, left New York this evening Mt 6
o'clock TO visit General Garfield at Mentor,
Ohio. The object of the visit is to consult
General Garfield on matters Of the approach.
ing political campaign.
National Republican., 1880-07-12

Earned RunS-Nation0ls Z.
Two-base hits Nationals 3.
First base on errors-NNiOnnS, G: lIo.yokcs, 4.
Passed balls--Powcll, .; Jordan 3.
struck out-N0tionals 1; HolyOkcs. s.
Strikes colled-On Derby, 23 on Burns, IS.
Wild pitches Burns, /.
Time of gamo-fwo hours.
UmpiIe-Mr g. l.. Harrington.
GAMES ELSEWHERE.
BUFFALO, n. Y, July 10,-Cinciunats, Q;
Buflalos, /.
CLEVELAND ONO, July 1o.-Clevelands, 2;
Chicagos, 0.
Troy, N. Y, July 1O,-Troys, Z; Prov-
dences, 8,
BosroN, MASS, July lo,-Worccstors, 81
Rnstnns
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Kenrney Iieeps out of pnncer.

crowd ut the sand lot to-day in anticipation of
a row between the opposing factions of the
workingmou. Kcarney failed 10 appear. A
large force of police formed in line between
the rival meetings aud no disturbance of
general character occurred. Some personal
encounters took place, and in one case tho po.
lice dubbed the crowd rather freely TO restore
nr,Inr
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Hon, Joseph II. chand,er Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, July 11.--Hon Joseph r.
Chandler died last night ut his residence in
this city, aged eighty. y.eight years. lie was
editor of the United States Gd;ette for many
years and member Of congress from 1S49 TO
19kS
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Secretary sherman at ocean Grove.

OCEAN GROVE, N j., July 11.-Hon. John
Sherman, secretary of tho treasury, and party
arrived here Saturday afternoon from New
York on the revenue cutter Grant, aud arc
stopping ut tho Sheldon house.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Energetic Speech by secretary Thompson

Energetic Speech by Secretary Thompson.
TERRE HAUTE, July 11.--Colonel II. w.
Thompson, secretary of the navy, delivered u
campaign speech at Armory hall last night
two hours in length. He said the right OF
every citizen TO vote would be maintained ut
the coming election If necessary by all the
power of the government, supported if need
be by the army aud navy. Ilo said the prtsi-
dent would be equal to any emergency for the
protection OF citizens, high or low, rich or
poor. He spoke chiefly on the southern quos.
tion aud General lIancock's connection there.
with, aud closed by an eloquent tribute to
General Garfield. The secretary will leave
for the Pacific const noxt Tuesday evening.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
AccIdenlal pgownIng OF Gen. samuel Ro.

Accidental Drowning OF Gen. Samuel Ross.
PoUaHKEEPsIE, N. Y, July 1l.-A Peeks.
kill dispatch to the Eagle says; "Cooue Sam.
uel Ross, a retired United States army officer,
hfty-eight years Of age, camo to the Jefferson
valley hotel, eight miles from PeekSGill, with
his wife to board for the summer, from Wash,
ington u. c., few weeks ago, Some three
or four days since ho was taken with erysipelas
In the face and neck and was confined to the
house. Yesterday ho WAS somewhat better
and spoke Of taking Il bath in OSccolR lake,
hut was persuaded not to, This morning
about o'clock his wilomis7ed him from the bed,
aud going out to lool; for him saw his clothing
lYing on the shore of the lake, which is about
100 feet from tho hotel Mrs Ross returned
to the hotel and procured the assistance OF tho
landlord and othols. They went Own to the
lake. and thrce or four yards from the sho ore,
where the water is some suvcn or eight feet
leep, saw the colon0l's head just beneath the
water Mr. Frye, tho landlord, took an oar,
aud placing II undor the oolonel's arm brought
him 10 tho shore and found that lac was dead.
Justice W. r. Jones was sent for, who, acting
as coroner, called II jury at 10 a. m. and held
an inquest The jury gave a verdict of acct,
dental drowning, Tue body was then taken
In charge by an undertaken and will bo buried
at Carmel, Putnam county, N. Y, tomorrow"
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Death of a Prominent minister.

CINCINNATI, July 1.-THE Rcv. DR.. s. l..
Yourtce, well.known minister of the metho.
dist episcopal church. died suddenly Of heart
disease last night at his residence in Della.
ware, Ohio.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Anticipating Democratic Administration

Among the claims recently put in for n PEN
sion just reached and filed for examination is
that of Robert Hannah Of Grahams Cross
roads, S, G. The applicant was inombor of
the Fifteenth regiment South Carolina vOlun-
teers, confederate states army, during the war
and lost an arm fighting against his country.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Another Victim Identified.

New LONDON, CONN, July 1.-The head.
less body which came ashore at Great Neck, in
the town Of Waterford, Conn, June 27, and
was buried there, has since been fully idcnt-
fled as that of DIR. o. X. Sammis of Deer Park,
Suffolk county, L. L., one of tho victims of the
Narragausctt disaster
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Two More of the Narragansett,s victims.

OYSTER BAY, L, l., July 1O.-Two bodies
were taken from tho wreck of tho steamer
Narragansclt lying in Cold Spring harbor this
morning, They wcro found in the after
cabin. They sro the bodies of men between
twenty-five and fifty years of age. The
height of ono is five feet eight inches nnd
OF the other six feet. The latter had his hair
cut short, aud was clean shaved. The former
had black hair, and was slightly bald In the
pocket of QUO was found patent.lever silver
watch made by Tobias of Liverpool, No. 1870
Coroner Baylis summoned jury, who viewed
the remains. The bodies were then brought
here, where tho inquest will be held to.mor.
row evening
National Republican., 1880-07-12
OYercomn by Hcnt.

jersey CITY, N. j., July 11.-Mrs. Sarah
Regain, aged sxty.6vc, was overcome by the
heat this afternoon, and died.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
TELEGRAPHlC BUDGET.
News Brought by the Wires from
All Quarters.
Fatal Effects of tho Heated Term-Dcath o'
Prominent Iudivlduals-sc Secretary sher-
man ut Ocean Grove-Dr. Tau
ner's rast-ISilled by np In
furiated Boar - Hoosio
Tunnel Flooded.

Mining Assessment Ordered.
SAN FRANcIsco, July 1.-THE Yellow
Jacket Mining company has levied an assess
ment of one dollar per share.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Mr.. English at tho Shrine of the Bari.

New York. July 11.-Hon. William II.
English, the democratic nominee for the vice.
presidency, arrived in this city Tonight