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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09

NEW YORK, Feb. s.--Tho steamship Niagara,
which arrived at this port to-day from
Havana, reports that on the 9th instant she
fell in with the German bark Christopher
Columbus in sinking condition. The cap
tain aud crew Of ten men were takon of with
difficulty, high sea running and after one
of the life boats had been stove to pieces, The
Christopher Columbus was bound from Doboy
for Marseiles, and encountered a heavy gale
on the second day out, during which she
sprung aleaT.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09
Rloody Fight Between Afghan Factions.

LONDON, Feb. 9.-The Times has the fol.
lowing from Candahar: Reports have been
received here of second and moro bloody
struggle between the rival parties at Herat.
The local troops attacked the Cabus stationed
there unawares and inflicted heavy loss before
the Cabuls could bring their artillery to bear
on their assaiants. When this was done the
Herates were defeated with great slaughter" :"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09

ST. JOIN, N. b., Feb. s.-During squall
on Sunday afternoon last schooner was cap.
sized at Cheney's Cove, Grand Manan, and
John Nesbit, Frank Robinson, John Larry
Mrs. Lndsiay and Mrs Simeon franklin
wore drowned. They all belonged to Great
Manan. The news of the dreadful accident
reached Port Andrews to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Feb. S.-The will oil
Amy Sprague, distant relative of ex.Goy
ernor Spraguo was presented for probate 0r
Saturday afternoon. The estate Is valued al
100000. The will gives $500 each to two
local charities, something over $4,000 in small
sums among relatives, and the remainder o
the property is bcqueathcd to Lieutenant
Governor Albert Q. Howard, who has had the
management of the estate for some years. II
Is reported that the will will be contested,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09
EntnlIy SHOT by . noy.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb s.--James Sharp, thir.
ty-hye years old, was shot above the right ear
this evening by John Borg, fifteen years old
The affair occurred in cigar store 1864 Rich
mond street, and Is said to have been accidental
Tho wound will prove fatal, Borg was arrest
cd. Tho shooting, it is said, resulted FROM a
playful remark concerning young lady " hO
lives in the cigar store,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09

The Smithsonian Institution has received
from NJ. Forester, of Berlin, tho announce;
ment of tho discovery by NJ. Palisa, at Pola, on
the 9th of February, 1880, of planetoid of the
twelfth magnitude in ten hours twenty three
minutes right ascension, aud eight degrees
thirty.one minutes north decllnation, with a
daily motion OF six minutes north.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09
Threatened French Ministerial Changes.

LONDON, Feb. 9.-rhe Times Paris CORE
spondent says that there is a serious possibility
Of Admiral Jaureginberry resigning from the
Ministry of Marine, in consequence of the
Budget committees decision to postpone the
vote of 100000 francs for colonial defenses
until the proper data arc forthcoming 1t Ia
said that NJ, Lepere, Minister of the Interior,
will also resign.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09
A Now Londvlllo Lnnrnnl.

LEADvILLE, Col, Feb. S.-Tho orgGniza.
ti0n of new afternoon Republican paper was
perfected here yesterday by the election of W.
II. Bush president; j. r. Loker, secretary; l..
r. Tucker, treasurer. and g. It. Wanless, editor
and manager The first number will bo issued
In fow days. The capital stock is 10000.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09

CAMDEN, N. j., Feb. s.-Tho jury in the
ease of the narrow-gauge railroad disaster,
after being out since Wednesday at noon, fail
ing to agree upon the case of Engineer john
son, were discharged last evening. They
stood eight for conviction and four for ac-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09
Shot While Intoxicated.

New YORK, Feb. s.-Edward Donnelly, o
'longshoreman, was put out of Martin Smith's
liquor saloon, Mt No. 1913 RivinRton street, to-
day, and returning this evening with friend,
broke down the door, when Smith fred and
fatally shot him in the forehead. Smith was
arrested
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09
nank PresLdont Tortured by RurgInrs.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Feb, s.--On Friday
night three burglars entered the bauk, seized
and bound the president, f. @, Ruukle, who
sleeps in the building, aud, after gaggng,
beating and burning his feet In shocking
tion, departed, taking $4,000 which had uot
been locked up. There was time lock on the
safe, aud Mr.. Runkle wds unable 10 give the
combination, Great excitement prevails.
There Is no clue to the robbers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09
Doo,,, flame. w. CIayton.

BALTIMORE, Feb s-James w. Clayton, for
fourteen years a clerk in the House Of Repre-
sentatives, and foT two years past occupying
similar position In the United States Senate,
died at his residence in this city this morning
after painful illness of several weeks.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09

GALVESTON, TEX, Feb IA dispatch from
Palestine to the Ncrs says that about o'clock
this morning, Mt Cronin's saloon, John Kerr
was shot dead by Kirk Hagc. The deceased
was quiet, inoflensive man, and there wa,
no apparent cause for the murder. The peo.
pie are incensed against Hage, who is now in
tail
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09
Internal Revenue Appointments.

The following Internal Revenue officers have
been appointed Adolph Henschel, guuger for
the Second district Of Minnesota John l..
Rankin, storokeoper and gauger for the sec
ond district Of Georgia; n. b, Messer, store
keeper for tho second district Of Illinois,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09

MAucH CHUNK, PA, Feb. S.-Parnell and
Dillon arrived hero by special train and ad.
dressed u large and enthusiastic meeting In
the courthouse this afternoon. They will
speak in Hazelton tonight.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09
wAsHINaToN, Feb. 7, 1880,
A Timely RebulSe.

One Of the NEST urbano and aflablo of gen.
tlemen is the great Georgia commoner
Hon. A. II. Stephens. He is especially consid
crate to worthy GeOrgiaus who respect them.
selves and are courteous to their superOrs
But he never hcsitates TO promptly rebukc
those who do not come within tho pale of re.
spsctablity and Gecency, rs the following epi.
sodo will show: The other evening number
Of Georgia blOods were in tho lobby of the Ma.
tonRl Hotel carousing and making themselves
noisy In denunclation of the great Georgian
because of the stand ho took 10 sustaining the
nomination. of Census Supervisor Simmons.
The next evening one OF tho number called on
Mr.. Stephens for ~ iow lines" to aid him in
obtaining an appointment. The great Georgian
looked at him moment, aud then stated 81
believe you were with a crowd of rowdies tho
other night down stairs, and learn you were
all drunk. l also heard you wore abusing me.
Now, young man, you may denouuCe me rs
much as you please. | care nothing for your
good or i'll will, but cannot sign tho applica-
tion OF one who is addicted TO drunkenness;
for f you received au appointment you would
soon be dismissed. When you learn TO conduct
yourself as a gentleman should, and abstain
from the use of Intoxicating drinks will aid
YOU in obtaining employment, but until then
trust you will seek assistance elsewhere"
The young sprig thereupon retired . wiser,
and it is to be hoped Il better man.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09
Baseball In New orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. s.--A game of base
ball was played here to-day between the Hop
Bitters and Wright clubs, neither side scoring q
in nine innings. The game was closed on ac'
count of darkness.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09
the NEWS BY THE WIRES.
Fotes and Incidents from All Quar-
ters.
rhe Latest Charley Ross Story Cnnard-
Death of Mr.. Jaiucs w. Clayton-A New
LeadvilIe Enterprise--Gen. Gsants
Movenents In cuba-Batto
Between Afghan Fac
tIons--press Dinner.
A Charlie Ross Canard.

New YoRK Feb. s.--The superintendent of
police states very positively that there is no
truth in tho rumor that new cluo has been
discovered in tho Charlie Ross caso
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09

LUcAN, ONT, Feb. s,-Two moro arrests
have heon made in the Donnely murder case,
Thomas Ridder and William Carroll, who are
both lodged in London jail.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-04
Street Cries in Damascus.

The tuneful rattle of metal cups an
nounces that the vender of rasin-water.
or OF some snow-cooled beverage, is at
hand, and we hear his cry, such as
Refresh thy heart" A hawker of
nosegays trips ID and calls, "Appease
your mother-in-law" ii. e., by present
ing her bouquet). A thin slice of
wheaton bread, slightly buttered and
covered with grape syrup, is proclaimed
as " food for the swallows" G. e., for
delicate girls). Well-roasted nuts are
trumpeted as mother of two fires, !" ard
the common brown loaves with .sOh,
giver ofsustenance." jars, like those of
the forty thieves. filed with picked
fruit and vegetables, are thus entolled !:
" If an old woman eats she viii be young
next morning" An act of charity is to
engage carrier to dispense cold water
gratuitously and he intones his service
OF love with Ga thirsty ones, the dis
tribution"-an intoning approved b,
all grades of Moslem churchmanship.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-04
Ashes of the NapnIeons.

The statutes and ashes of the Napo
Icons have suffered strange vicissitudes.
Twice has the statute of first Napoleon,
which stands in the Pace Vendome,
been dragged to the ground, first by
royalists, then by radicals, only to be
regretted, while his ashes were re-
stored to France on the demand OF
another dynasty, to be respected even
during the commune. Louis, the ex-
king..of Holland, removed his ia hers
remains from Greahole to st. Leu, to
which his own ashes were in time re-
moved from Italy. The eldest SON of
Louis. regarded by Napoleon as his heir,
and who died when but six years old,
was at first laid in st. Denis, but the
Bourbons when they returned to France
had the body translated, and the 6 little
Napoleon" now rests in the same vault
as his father AND grandfather. Jerome
alone reposes under the dome of the
Invalidess with his great brother; the
ashes of the other Bonapartes lie scat
tered here and there, and are to be
found at Rome. Florence, Vienna and
Chisslhurst. and somewhere In Calabria.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-04
SUMMARY OF NEWS.
Eastern and Middle States.

Twenty-si1 deaths have resulted from the
recent rail Dad collision at Mays Landing.
N. j.
Two sisters, while dancing on the deck OF a
canal boat in the Hudson opposite Yonkers,
N. {, stumbled on q col OF rope, fell over
board and were both drowned.
nre at Lawrence, Mass, partially de-
stroyed Castle & Mayos paper mill, cans
ing an estimated loss OF $4,000 and throw
ing about seventy-hye hands out OF employ
ment.
The American humane association has de-
posted $1,000 at Boston to be awarded the
inventor OF an improved cattle car.
rive boys of lowell. Mass, while riding on
top OF passenger car OF the Lowell and
Lawrence railroad were swept of by bridge
and almost instantly killed.
During storm in the vicinity Of Bradford,
Pa, an oil tank containing twenty-six thou
sand barrels OF oil, with other property, was
DESTROYED, causing an estimated damage OF
$4,000.
The New York city authorities are after the
lottery dealers and have made number of
arrests.
While Thomas Scott and Mrs. Heffner were
walking on the railroad track near Mount
Carbon, Pa, they were struck by an express
train and Instantly killed.
Sanford K. Clifford, a leading American
artist, died in New York a few days since,
aged ffty-seven years.
Rev. DR.. William Adams, D. D., LID,
one of the foremost of American ministers,
lied at Orange, n. j., tie other day, aged
seventy-three years. DR.. Adams was a
graduate OF Yale college, passed through An.
dover Theological seminary and for nearly
torty years was identified with leading Pres
0yterlan church in New York. In 1878 he
became president OF the Union Theological
seminary, New York. DIR. Adams was also
author OF several theological works.
Mr.. j. P. Benjamin, New York business
man, arrived IN that city few days sgo from
Fort Worth, Texas, distance OF . 400 miles,
all OF which he made on horseback. He began
the long equestrian journey on the tenth of
May last, and was on the road about fourteen
weeks.
The Massachusetts State Democratic con-
vention, held a. Worcester, nominated full
State ticket headed by Charles P Thompson
tor governor. General B. F. Butler, who was
in attendance as delegate, declined to be a
candidate for the n. nlination.
The New jersey Democrats at their State
convention in Trenton nominated iull
ticket with George c. Ludlow tor governor
at the head.
The New Jersey Prohi6itionists have nomi-
Lated S. B. Ransom for governor.
S. Gutnlann & Co, New York shirt manu-
facturers, have suspended, owing nearly $780,
600.
William Crever, young convict who had
heen paroled out of the Elmila, IN. Y.,) re-
tormatory on condition that he would 60 to
sea, was about to be arrested at the office OF
the agent OF the Prison association in the
Bible House, New York City, for breaking his
parole, when h7 plunged head first through
the third story and was dashed TO death on
the pavement le,ow.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-04
The Cats Decision. "a Fable.

One day bird of rare plumage and
song sat on the limb of tree overlook
ing pond, when a catfish arose to the
surfa e and said:
You may be able to fly through the
air, but you can't swim. You are not
halt so big a gunboat as you pretend to
be-"
This salutation nettled the bird, and
he spanked up and replied:
81 am better man than you are any
day in the week, and if you were up
here on this limb I'd prove it or break
my wings trying to-"
"Poohi If you were down here in the
pond, I'd take the brag out of you in
about York minutein sneered the cat
fish.
After some further sass it was agreed
that they should go TO the cat and have
a test TO see which excelled. 1t SO hap
pened that the cat was out to see II there
was any chance to pick up a bone at
some one else's expense, and the bird
quickly brought her to the banks OF the
pond
"You see," began the cat as she
stroked her whiskers and locked wise,
this bird cannot swim and the catfish
cannot fly. Therefore, you must meet
on neutral ground. Each thinks that
his cause is right, and you come to me
to decide The catfish will swim TO u e
bank and the bird will alight on is
back. One will try to pull the oth-l
down, and the other will try to pull the
one up, and may the best man win"
The programme was carried out, each
being certain of victory; but while they
were struggling. the cat raked in botn
for the benefit OF her stomach.
When men can't agree" unused the
satisfied cat, as she walked homewards,
they can :-lways go TO law, and the
law will settle the dispute, ii it has t.
eat the cause OF it.
"P. S.-Tit.es examined and the tit
lers devoured with neatness and dis
patch
Moral--In the first place. peg away at
what you can do best. In the second
place. let other people have the same
privilege. Brag is a good dog, but the
umpire rakes in al the proits.-DetroJ
Frte Press.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-04
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
Marriage Customs of the Hindoes.

Ram ChaLdra Bosses address at the
Emory grove camp meeting, Lear Balti-
more, caused intense amusement. He
gave an account of the marriage relation
among the Hindoos, and maintained
that a woman might become widow
before she was born. Sometimes. -
said he. boys of three and girls OF two
years OF age. and very often boys of five
and girls of three, are married, and
sometimes even before they are born
that is, of course, conditionally; and I
have known girls that were ushered
into the world as widows. A widow is
Is not allowed to marry, either, but a
widower may, and is often compelled ia
do so. Hindoo women cannot read
they cannot sing. they cannot talk
politics. They have nothing to do; no
specific object in life, Miserable crea-
lures! In the monotony of their lives a
quarrel is about the only healthy thing.
You are laughing, but you must remem-
Der that quarrels must exist, or nations
and politicians would die of hamilton.
We have women who with you are
called termagants. They quarrel some
times for week, and I have known
them to continue for twenty-one days
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-04
From Washington.

President Hayes aud party, which includes
Mrs. Hayes, General Sherman and Secretary
Ramsay, have started on q trip to the Pacific
coast.
The treasury department has directed tina,
$40, o00, 600 in gold coin in the New York
sub-treasary be placed to the credit OF the
superintendent OF the assay Office in that city.
This com is to pay for foreign bullion as il
arrives.
An appeal has been fled in the district
supreme court by ex-senator Thomas L..
ChDgman, of Ashevlle, n. c.. against the
decision OF the commissioner OF patients re-
fusing him a patent Tor an Improvement in
electric lights. The reasons OF the examiners
at the patent oifice tor refusing the patent
were that the claim conflicts with patent
issued 10 T. A. Edison, Sept. is, 1879, and
another to man named JENKINS, March 4,
1879.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-04
Washington Criiic.l
SAVED By OIL.

Mrs. Susanna Asmus. No. Ii Bartlett
street, Baltimore, Md hal for twenty
two years been sufferer from sores and
pains in her limbs. She tried many
remedies without any favorable results.
Happening to rear of ST. jacobs Oil, she
concluded at last to try it. The result
was wonderful. The sore healed. the
pains vanished, and she is now well again.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-04
Daughters. wives aud Mothers.

OR ANARCHISTS UTERINE CATHOLICUN viii posi-
EEeiy eiLe Female Weakn such Fall NJ of tbs
cllo, Whites. ChFonic Inflammation Liberation OF
the " oInb Incidental HemoFThsse FiooIilg Painful
Suppressed and ITEe ar AeHShustio1, &c An Old sud
Ee at remedy SEMI postal card for pamphlet WITH
tea meat cures and idcates from physci ms an
lalien 5 70 HGEARTH BALLARD JrIcA n Z
Sod BY a. DIsssIsts-sl.5l per eott 2.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-04

The oyster would live for eight years
if he had a chance, but he is kept in
such a stew that he dies young Of heart
trouble-NeaU York Grarhic.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-04
Fashion Notes,

Mummy-cloths of fine pure wool, and
in stylish dark colors, are offered for
winter.
The crown and brim of the bonnet
this fall are smoothly covered with
beaded net.
All feathers used in the new bonnets
are fastened but once-that is, at the
stems-and the tips are left loose.
Suits in dark colors are being made
for dressy purposes. Surah glaces and
changeable fabrics are used for these.
Coifures are not quite so low in the
back as they have been, but the ten
dency is to plain and fiat, not fluff 7, hair
dressing.
1t Is said that the cinnamon SHADES
Worth has used during the summer will
be among the most popular colors next
winter
The new wooden handkerchief are a
yard square. which is the whole width
OF the fabric, and are sold in sets with
oat cutting the square apart.
For the street dark shades of CASH
mere are shown in four of the stylish
purple shades ranging from mauve to
dahlia, all of which have red tints.
Large black silk collars, with flowers
painted on them in water colors, ike
designs on a tan, have made their sd :.
pearance in New York city.
4 pretty sash to wear with white
costume can be made of white toile re-
ligieuse. finished a. the ends with Sec
tons of India shawl patterns.
Large and finely finished claps, re-
sembling cloak clasps, but more ornate
and jeweled, are used to fasten the plush
strings of bonnets.
A combination of plain goods with
WOODEN Madras plaid will be the leading
style this fall, and suits of this descrip-
ton are already becoming popular.
Ostrich feathers, long, demi- long and
tips. will be used on winter millinery,
quite to the exclusion of flowers. Birds
OF ali kinds will also be worp.
A favorite combination for fall suits is
coachman's drab for the principal part
of the costume, with borderings of
shaded stripes of heliotrope and Ophelia.
The colors for fall areIheliotrope in all
shades (Which includes mauves and
violets), sea-browns and coffee-bro WINS
(coffee in the bean, roasted ana ground),
vanilla, a shade of yellow resembling
Iadiaa corn, slate-gray, willow green,
s.eel-blue and porcelain blue.
Fall bonnets ARE principally small
eo2ate shapes of plush finished felts and
furry beavers. They are trimmed Will
plaid velvet and feathers sand are TO be
worn far back on the head.
Fine all wool goods with border for
trimming are among recent importa
tons. They come IN all the new fall
colors, and the borders, which are from
three to five inches wide, are very hand
some
Uncut or Tory velvet is now shown
in changeable colors, the ribs of differ
ent tint from the body of the goods and
will be much used next winter for mil
linery as we'll as for dress trimming,
lining and facing.
The princess dress continues to be
worn. Certain alterations are made,
such as having basque in front, and
the princess cut in the back, Or the
basq1e in the back with the princess
cut in front. Sometimes it is made in
the back with postillion or long cost
tails.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-04
jackson Mich. ! Daily Patriot. !

We learn from Mess Moore & Hum
phrey, that st. Jacobs O.li regarded as
the. very best selling liniment ever sold,
and is giving the highest satisfaction.
1t has effected many good cures.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-04
Are You Not i'm Good HeaIfh

Ii the Liver Is the source Ct Your trouble.
you can find an absolute remedy in DR.. SAN
FORDis LIVER IsvIGoRAToR. the only yegeta.
bic cathartic which sc;s directly On the Liver.
Cures all Bilious diseases. For Book address
DR.. SANFORD, l62 Broadway, New York.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-04

They met, they smiled, thay wept,
hey loved. He called her Jane, she
called him Thomas; a richer man rode
down the lane, and Tom brought suit
for breach of promises ess5envtRe
Herald.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-04

vEGETIsE is acknowledged by all classes O
people TO be the best and most reliable bloos
purifier in the world.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-04

DR.. c. E. Shoemaker, of Reading. Pa, Is the
only aural surgeon in the United States who
ievotes all his time to the treatment of deaf
ness and diseases of the ear and catarrh; es
pecially RAINING ear. Nearly twenty years ex-
perience. Thousands testify to his skill Con.
suit him by mail or otherwise. Pamphlet free.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-04

Our mothers young and old all praise DR.
Bulls Baby Syrup; Tor it Is TIE best thing fol
Babies while Teething. Price 25 cents bottle
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-04

The Voltaic Belt Co, Marshall. Mich.
Will send their Electro Voltaic Belts to tue
afflicted upon 80 days trial. See their adyer-
tisement in this paper head ed, '.On 80 Days
Trial.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-04

Ge. Lyons Paten; Heel stifeners applied
% those nss boots boiofe YOU run them over.