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National Republican., 1880-08-18
TIE W1IIS LANDING DISASTER.

a Little Light Thrown ON the Subisct.
PHILADELPHIA Aug. 17.--Tho inquest upon
the bodies of the nine victims of the Mays
Landing accident who died in thi5city was com :
menced this morning Several witnesses were
examined, among them Eugineer Edward L.
Aitkon of the second section, that ran into the
ill-latod train. He testified that ho had never
used automatic brakes until tho day of tho
accident; he had been accustomed to tho West
| inShouse brake, but the automatic brake was
put Oh his train that morning; he applied tho
automatic brake a mile aud a-half from tho
| scene of tho accident, and when no found they
would not work he whistlcd for the train
men to put on tho hand-braSes. They were
going worry slowly when they struck tho first
section
Another witness, ono of the passengers, testi.
fed that he examined tho track shortly after
tho accident and found no trace Of sand on the
rails, and in his opinion, tho second section
could have been stopped in tino If sand and
steam had been properly applied. Tho same
witness swore that in going down to Atlantic
City that m 0rning on the samo excursion tho
second section ran into the first section and
the collision had force enough 10 staggor him
(witness).
Engineer Aitkon was recalled and denied
that his train struck the first section on tho
way down, There was only ono stop made"
he said, 'and that was at WGnonah; then when
l stopped / was cars length behind" He
said that his sand'box was open before tho col
isou at Mays Landing. His fireman was re-
called and OOuOborated the latt0r statement.
The Investigation was then adjourned until
tomorrow afternoon
National Republican., 1880-08-18
Tho Whitaker Case.

Professor r. Y. Grecnor, who hns been a
steadfa,t supporter of Calet Whitaker ever
since the alleged assault upon the latter at
West Point, and who during the investigation
acted as WhittakGrs advisory counsel, Ind an
interview yesterday with the secretary of war
and made demand in behalf of his client for
a court.marLial. Professor Grcenor pr, scented
n number OF legal aud other considerations
which in his opinion entitled Whitaker TO
tho cnuri.mnrtial asked fJr, Nhd supported
them by citations from various authorities on
military law. In conclusion ho asked that,
pending further proceedings, Whitaker bo
granted furough. Secretary Ramsey took
the papers and said he would give tile case
proper consideration. In the meantime he
granted tho request for turlough, and cou-
sented that it should take effect at once aud
be for an indefinite period. Whitaker will
therefore be now released from the urrcsb
under which he has nominally been since tho
close Of the court OF inquiry.
National Republican., 1880-08-18
REPUBLIC4N MEETINGS.
Activity Among Garfield and Arthur Clubs
The Irish a orleans.

Activity Among Garfield and Arthur Clubs
The Irish a mericans.
large and enthusiastic meeting was held
Monday evening by the East Washington Gar.
field and Arthur club. Several new members
were added to the roll and u resolution adopted
to attend the grand mass.meeting in body.
Speeches eulogizing our candidates were made
by Dr. ]. G. Stephenson, Captain Croutch, NJ.
Frank Kelley, William Cowan and others
Tho Garfield aud Arthur club at Hyatts-
villo, Nd, had an enthusiastic meeting on
| Monday night last. Tho speech of Mr.. Henkle
in the Spa woods last Thursday was do.
| nounced by tho club in an appropriate rosolu-
tion. Professor Russ Of this city delivered a
very entertaining ad lress OH tue political Is
sues. The professor was thanked and mado
au honorary member. Tho membership is on
the increase. Judge Noah of tho treasury is
SGT down for speech for the evening of tho
23d instant.
The Ohio Republican association met last
night at their rooms in the st. Cloud building,
with L. N. Johnson in the chair and j. O.
Kern secretary. ID. A. Grosvenor was elected
chief marshal Of the Ohio delegation who will
attend the grand Garfield and Arthur ratihca-
tiOu meeting on the 10Th. All the ctizons of
Ohio who are AT present in the District were
requested to meet at the St. Cloud building by
z o'clock p. m. on the 10Th.
IRIsH.AMRRICAN REPUBLICAN CLUB.
Tho Irish-American Republican club met
last evening at Cosmopolitan hail. the prcs.
dent, Mr.. Il, p. Rankin, in the chair aud Mr.
p, Il. OCOnnor secretary. After tho trans.
action of the regular business of tho club ssv-
eral new members signed the roll of member.
ship. The club then resolved itself into an
executive committee and business Of q private
and important character was transacted.
On the club resuming its open session the
secretary was directed TO call a meeting of the
club at Cosmopolitan ball this evening at 1880
for the purpose Of making arrangements to
participate In the Garfield and Arthur ratifica.
tion meeting to be held in this city tomorrow
evening.
Tho Republican Ratification MeotingH
The arrangements for the republican ratia.
cation meeting to bo held at the city hall to.
morrow evening are now completed. The fol.
lowing gentlemen arc expected to address the
meeting; Hon. A, NJ. Clapp, Hon. Frederick
Douglass Judge A. A. Freeman, Hon. A. q.
Riddle, General William Brney, Hon. John
sherman, Judge j. j. Noah General j. Ii. Sy.
pher, Professor Richard Greener, General
Adam King Hon, ii. II, Peaso, Hon. William
Lawrence, Hon. S. s. Burlette, Hon. Milton
G. Urner, Hon. George H. Harris, Hon George
b. Wright, DIR. Q. b. Purvis, Hon. II.
Stockett Mathews and Colonel 0. d. Barrett.
The line OF march will be from New York
avenue down Fifteenth street Uaking the
speakers at the Riggs house, to Pennsylvania
avenue down Pennsyl vania avenue to Four
and-a.half street, up Four-and-a.hai street TO
the city hall All associations and clubs, with
the National Veteran club in advance, will
move under tho command Of the chief mar
shal and his assistants at 7;30 p. m sharp.
National Republican., 1880-08-18
PERSONAI.

soTHERN the actor, is lying very i'll al
Brighton, England.
NINE. DE LEssEPs has presented her hus-
band with fine boy. Tho mother is doing
WE'LL
ELIJAH CURRESs, soldier Of the war Of
1912, died near Emmitsburg, Md, last week,
aged nearly niDcty-six years.
Q. ID. SPANGLER Of Hagorstowp, on artist,
has returned home after an absence OF two
years in Europe in the prosecution of his
studies.
WILLIAM A. MoALE, a prominent business
man OF Baltimore, died Saturday in his
oightieth year. He leaves fortune Of $G00,-
| 600 to :S00,000
THOMAS MCGRATu. described rs an engineer
belonging TO tho American man.of.war TreD-
ton, has been committed for trial for killing
man In an afirDy at Gravesend.
JOSEPH JEFFERSON, actor, artist and ngri-
culturist, during his vacation among tho YER
mont pastures has selected hno hord Of
short'horn cattle for his Louisiana farm.
SYDNEY THRoCKMoRroN, eighty years Of
age aud one OF tho oldest aud most influential
ciii2ons of Long Branch, died suddenly on
Sunday evening from paralysis Of the heart.
TIE New York Herald Of yesterday says:
Another elopemeut-both married and hith-
erto respectable. Our congratulations TO tho
better halves left at home Oh the departure OF
mates who could not bo q blessing TO any
home. No cards."
THOMAS II. GOULD, the American sculptor,
living at Florence, has exhibited in Paris his
bronze statue of Kamohameha, the first king
OF the Sandwich islands. II Is described as a
work of much merit which will literally
astonish tho natives Of Honolulu.
Miss NEGLsoS's death is currently attrib-
uted TO heart disease, but the tIustwOrthncss
OF this explanation is doubted by many. Tho
circumstances surrounding her death arc SO
suspicious that police inquiry may become
necessary. Tho funeral will probably take
place in England. Tho rooms which Miss
Nelson occupied ut the Continental hotel
have in the meantime been sealed up and tel
cgrams have been dispatched to her relatives.
Mr.. IERBEEr SPENCER, the well.known
scientific aud philosophic writer, intends next
year to make a tour around the world by way
OF the United States and japan. Ho will do.
vote two years TO it, taking sociological obser.
yations NJ the moro important points on the
route. One or two scientific friends aud ono
OF his secretaries will accompany him on tho
tour, which Will be tho immediate preliminary
TO the completion OF his philosophical system
as originally planned.
PROFESSOR SAMU Ill A. NEALE, one of the
most distinguished COlored men in the codntry,
died at Frederick. Nd, last Monday, aged
about hity'ive years. lie was ono of tho
faculty of Avery college, Allcghany City, Pa,
teaching music, mathematics and other
branches. As public speaker lie had some
reputation. Ho was = member OF the republic
can state central committee of Pennsylvania
and well known throughout the state. Dur
ing tho lilden' Hayes campaign he made many
speeches in various parts Of tho country.
National Republican., 1880-08-18
FIRE RECORD.
Eureko, Cal, A gain Burned to tho Ground

Eureka, Cal, Again Burnod to tho Ground.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. IA dispatch from
Eureka says at 10 o'clock this morning fire
broke out on the east side of Main street,
in tho Odd.Fellows' building. 1t spread
rapidly and travelled over substantially the
same ground as tho great figo of n year ago.
The loss is evon greater, rs the buildings werc
better and newer. The fire extended sonth
on Main street TO Gold street and swept every
thing to the northward. The wind was blow
ing gale. Among the prominent buildings
and institutions destroyed may be mon toned
the following: Mann's brewery, Leader print
ing office, Odd-Fellows' building, Jackson
house (gutted, but still standing), International
botel, theatre and all intervening buildings ex-
cept Paxton q Cosbank, Fiokard g. Foley's
building and J. Perry's corner. II ii imposs-
bic to form an estimate of tlls losses but the
amount must bo about Sl,00O,000 All of the
private residences on Spring, Buell. aud Hall
streets north of tho episcopal church wero
consumed There can be no doubt that many
families have been left destitute
A dispatch from Eureka, New, says: The
telegraph Office which was burned out has
been opened at the railroad depot. The heat,
dust, cinders, etc, in the burned district are
almost unboarable. The fire was a larger ono
than that OF year ago. Tho Daily Ledder is
a total loss. The people in the burned dis
trict are greatly discouraged. Many were in
debt from losses sustained by tho lust fire. 1t
is heavy blow TO the town.
National Republican., 1880-08-18
ALExANDRIA 1BF1IRS.
ALEXANDRIA. VA, Angus

ALEXANDRIA, VA. August II. 1890.
Tho Game Protective association has offered
rewards for the arrest and conviction OF par
ties violating the game law.
The republicans, at meeting last night,
decided to erect Garfield aud Arthur pole on
a lot near tho corner OF Princess and Patrick
streets.
Tutes Henderson, arrested for an assault on
SophroDia Ferguson, both colored, was dis.
charged by Justice Thompson this morning
with areprimand.
warrant was ssued by Justice Motter
this afternoon for the arrest of J. q. Decker,
charged with swearing falsely in u case before
that justice, in which he was Interested.
Sheriff Caruthors of Loudon county arrived
hero this evening from Leesburg, having in
charge Mary Ann jackson, an insane colorcd
woman, on his way TO the Central lunatic
asylum, near Richmond.
The mill owned by the latc George Nc.
Clcish, on Union street, between Prince and
Duke, which has been lying idle Tor several
years past, Is being fitted up by Mr.. William
$. Moore, who expects to have the establish.
ment again In full operation in few weeks.
John r. Crow, sheriff OF Clarke county, nc.
companicd by Albert Elsea, as guard, arrived
in this city yesterday evening, on their way
to Richmond with two prisoners one white
man sentenced to the penitentiary for five
years, ANA tho other a coorcd man sentenced
to tho same institution for one year for cut.
ting o companion witch a razor.
Tho steam yacht Ella, from Washington, is
having rather a rough time in this city. Sow
eral days ago she was libelcd for debt OF S1S.
wages duo tho former engineer, II. @. Ham
cock. To-day another libel was issued against
her for q debt of $50, wages due Mr.. J. T.
rennesSon, the present engineer, aud executed
by Deputy Marshal /. @. O'Neai.
Tho stockholders of the Alexandria Light
Infantry Building company had a meeting
last night and elected the following officers /.
President, George AlcBuruey. jr. secretary, NJ.
p. Vincent treasurer, J. ID. II. Lunt; board Of
directors, Park Agnew, Charles +. Stuart, NJ.
Srhuer aud j. NJ. White, with the officers of
tho company ex.oiico members of tho board.
Tho report Of tho treasurer was submitted,
showing that all the stock had boon paid up
except about $500, and that the outstanding
Indebtedness OF the company amounted to
about $4,000, $1,000 Of which is held by Mr..
W. i. Vincent, the contractor for tho build
ing of the armoTy.
National Republican., 1880-08-18
MORE CENSUS TRICKS.
How the Charleston County Returns Have
Swelled.


CHARLESTON, s. O., Aug. 1G.-The utter
ances Of Senator NJ. c. Butler nnd General J.
d. Kennedy, and tho publications 10 tho Nsws
and Courier, showing an increase of 35 per
cent. In the population Of South Carolina, wero
not based upon inaccurate estimates Of the
result OF tho onumerators' work." nor woro
they "msdo upon returns from counties con-
tanning large cities" as Superintendent
Walker mildly suggests In tho dispatch pub
lished in the Times. They rest upon the
Official returns OF the enumerntors, and the
alleged increase exists In agriculture, districts
only. Charleston, so far as population is con-
cerned, is actually tho only city IN South Caro-.
lima. 1t Is tho business centre, and if any
increase really existed In the state II would
| show itself here. In 1870 the inhabitants of
Charleston numbered 4S,056, and tho census
just completed, according to the Neirs and
C0Wtcrs figures, shows population Of 1899,
an increase of Ia per cent. 1t also shows that
| the whites increased 256, and q decrease of
2l3 among tho colorcd inhabitants. This
would bear out the repeatedly expressed be-
| liof that the mortality among the Colored peo-
| plo in the south surpasscs tho frequency of
births. Outside of tho limits OF the city,
where they were no longer nader public sur
Veillnnce, the euumerat6rs were more fortu-
nate in their search for hitherto undiscovered
humanity. Among tho swamps, farms and
miasmutic Islands belonging TO Charleston
county, where it is almost impossible for whilo
people to live during the summer months thoy
found an increase Of l4000, or nearly 10 per
cent. over tho population in the samo places
in 1870. Tho Reus and Courier admits that
several Of the othor counties will show an In
crease of nearly 40 per cent. What better
proof does Superintendent Walker need that
The enumcrators aud supervisors committed
iraudsP He probably does and ought to know
that South Carolina has not benefited by i'm.
migration; that many of the young white men
have left tho state to sock employment in
northern and western states, and that many
colorcd people have emigratod to states whore
hey arc allowed to enjoy the rights of citizsn-
ship. Where, then, does this immense increase
come from2 1t will probably surprise no one
to hear that tho republicans of this state have
no confidence IN General Walker; they consider
him one OF that class of socrled republicans
who arc responsible for their present mislor-
tunes, and from whose friendly Offices they de-
sire to be delivered ut the earliest moment
possible.
National Republican., 1880-08-18
Now York Odd.Folln,ua.

oswEGo, N. Y, Aug. 17.-The grand lodge
of the Independent Order of oid.Fellows oil
tho state of New York met hero this morning
all tho officers being present. After the open,
ing the committee on credentials met and ro
ported the names of those in attendance who
were entitled to the grand lodge degree, and
tho grand marshal having presented them at
the chair Of the grand warden, tho degree WAS
regularly conferred. Master Tobes then read
his report, which was referred to com.
mittee
In tho afternoon the committee on elections
reported tho following. who were elected
grand officers for tho ensuing year: G. NJ,
William l. Cornwall; ID. Il. NJ, Augustus W.
Bingham; G.. S., Charles V. Clark; G. H., James
Goodwin; e.. Rop., George w. Dilkos. For
grand warden there was no election.
Tho officers were then installed An ad.
dress was then delivered by Past Grand
Master Peter NJ. Tobcs in retiring from tho
chair, and reply thereto made by G. NJ. Corn
wall
National Republican., 1880-08-18
UNDER YHR G.IsLIGHT.
Wedding story in Which an Obdurats
Father Figures.

4 Wedding Story in Which an Obdurats
Father Figures.
There was n pleasant ripple Of excitement
at tho American house yesterday afternoon,
tho occasion being the marriage of a couple
from Virginia, who, it is alleged, had to mako
u long journey in order TO elude the brides
father, that gentleman being represented as
mother arrived here Monday evening aud were
soon aiterwsrd joined by the groom elect Tho
contracting parties were Mr.. J. G. Linkhow, a
Young merchant Of Richmond, Va. and Miss
Mary L, Cherry of Norfolk, n tail and hand
some brunette, In her seventeenth year. Mr..
leonardo, one of the proprictors OF the hotOl,
being Informed Of the object of tho couploI
visit to this city, assumed tho role Of master
of ceremonies, with Mr.. Il. G. Wheeler
assistant. The marriage was solemnized
in the main parlor Of the hotel at o'Glock
last evening. Mr.. Leauarda procured Tho
tho Rev. p. A. Christ of Fletcher VI. H. chapel.
Tho room was darkened by drawing the cur-
tans during the ceremony, aud tho gas was
lighted. The bride appeared under the cham
delier Rttired in white tullo dress,
pulled and cut en- taine, pointed
bodice with flowing veil reaching beyond tie
skirt, and white satin bolt with gold buckles.
The veil was garland with orange blossoms.
Her ornaments were pearls tho gift of tho
groom. Mr.. Lcanarda gave away the bride.
After the ceremony the bride was presented
with collection of bouquets, and q reception
was held in the parlors Of tho hotel. The
couple will leave to-day Tor a bridal trip in
Ia soutb
National Republican., 1880-08-18
nnnth of usrschel V. johnson.

AUGUSTA, GA, Aug. lex Governor
Hcrschel V, johnson died at his residence in
jefferson county Ga last night in tho sixty.
eighth year of his ago, Ho was presidential
eector and judge in 1914 United States
senator in 1915 and governor of Georgia from
1853 to 1857 lie was also the democratic
candidate for vlce-president with Douglass in
1860, and member Of the secession convention
in Georgia in 1861, when hO opposed vigor-
ousy the policy of leaving the union. In
1868 he was elected to the confederate state
senate, and presided over the state constitu.
tional convention in 1865, Ia 1866 he was
elected United States senator, but was not
permitted to take his scat, In 1873 he was
elected circut judge Of tho state, which
position he held to the time OF his death.
National Republican., 1880-08-18
The Chautauqua Meeting.

CHAUTAUoUA, N. Y, Aug, l7.--Joseph Cook
delivered h lecture to-day on the "Thres
Despised Races" He denounced the people
and government as failing to secure tho rights
Of the negro in tho south, wrongiug the In-
dian and ostraoiSing the Chnaman, The
south should teach the young idea how not to
shoot. The speaker produced dramatic Of
feet by taking Quo OF the jubilee singers by
the hand and calling on the audience to rise
and pledge devotion to the black mans cause
until all his rights are secured. Thoy did 50.
and added the Chautauqus salute.
National Republican., 1880-08-18
New York Greenback Convention.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Aug. 17.-The greonbatl,
convention met at tho Empire house at 2
o'clock. About 100 persons wcro present. 1t
was called to order by Thomas b. Sanders,
chairman OF the state committee, who nomi.
mated Clinton Furbush of Kings county for
Chairman. q, Mench of Johnstown aud A. J.
Clements OF Liberty were elected secretaries.
A committee Oh credentials was ordered to be
appointed by congressional districts. The
convention Is proceeding very slowly aud
nothing will be done before this evening.
The convention rcassombled at 8 p. m. and
tho committee on credentials submitted their
report and it was adopted. A motion to make
the temporary organization permanent was
vigorously opposed and defeated. Finally a
committee OF one from each congressional
district on permanent organization aud n
similar committee on resolutions woro ap.
pointed.
The committee on permanent organization
named for president Of tho convention James
W. Wright Of Elmira Mr.. Wright took the
chair and made speech in which he declared
that the greenbackers were not subseryient to
either of the great political parties.
National Republican., 1880-08-18
POLITICAL MATTERS.
Two State Nominating Conventions TO As.
semble To-day.
New Jersey Republicans and Connecticut
Democrats-scanty Gathering of
Gresnbackers at syracuse.
Now Jersey RepubIIcnnr.

TRENTON, N. j., Aug 1.-THE republican
state convention for tho nomination of cand.
dates for governor and presidential electors
will moet tomorrow at 12 o'clock. A large
number of the leading men of the state and
others active in the republican ranks arc
here. Ex.Judge Hoffman Of Hudson county
will probably be temporary chairman and Mr..
George M. Robson Of Camden permanent
chairman. Tho names Of Barker Gummere of
Mercer, Z. A. Walton Of Bergen and Thomas
7. Peddio are mentioned for clectors.at.arge.
There were but two candidates named for gov
ornor to-night-ex-Senator Potts of Hunter.
don and General Fitzpatrick of Sussex. The
indications are that Mr.. Potts will receive tho
nomination
National Republican., 1880-08-18
A Now cnmot nlseoyernd.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Aug, 17,--Protcssor LOWS
Swim has just discovered another comet max
ing the fourth he has found ia the past four
years Owing to the fact that the new War
ner observatory, which is being built for bis
especial benefit, is not yet completed, and also
to a certain cloudness in the sky, he prOies-
sor was unable to note tho direction OF tho
comets movement before il passed beyond tho
limo Of vision. Ii was, however, in Urss
Major, right ascension about II hours aud %
minutes dcciuation $50 north, The new OBJ
servatory, which is approaching completion,
will furnish the professor with facilities for
his researches equal to any in America,
National Republican., 1880-08-18
A French Colonel Suspended.
NO END or COLLISIONS.
A Steamer sank in Liverpool nnrbo

Steamer Sank in Liverpool Hnrbor.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. l7.-As tho steamer Long
ford from London, was coming up tho Mer-
sey this morning she ran into the White Star
steamer Baltic, which was lying at anchor in
the river. Tho Longford was 50 severely in
jured that she 0anl in few minutes at tho
head of Princes pier. Her passengers and
crew wero rescued by tug'boats The Baltic
was badly damaged in the bows, but her
cargo Is uniuiured. She was to have sailed to-.
day for New York, but will be Obliged TO go
sails on Thursday, will take her passengers
and mails, and the Baltic will tako tho place
of the Republic as an extra steamer on Soptem-
ber 1,
National Republican., 1880-08-18
Connecticut Do M ocrntr.

NEW HAVEN, Aug. IA large Number OF
democratic politicians have arrived here 10
attend the state convention to morrow. james
il. Olmstead Of Stamford will be temporary
chairman and Senator Eat ou permanent chair.
man: The probability is that Hon. James l..
English will be nomin ated for governor,
Charles NJ Pond for lieut. enant. governor, s. s.
Blake of Bridgeport for secretary Of state,
Merrick A. Marcy of Union for treasurer aud
William q. johnson of Montville for comp.
troller. Ex-Governor Iugersol will be one
OF tho electors .at.larnc