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National Republican., 1880-07-21
Fatal i,ailroad Accident.

HARTFORD, CONN, July 20.-An accident
on the Connecticut Valley railroad this morn
ing threw the up freight train from Saybrook
from the track, on the dyke below this city.
The conductor, Julius s. Bacon, WAS killed
The engineer, Frank Stillman, had his ribs
broken and was otherwise severely injured
Fireman William Stanton was thrown from
the tender under the coal and was bruised
but his injuries are not serious. Conductor
Bacon WAS in the caboose and rushing out tc
the brake, WAS thrown forward TO the ground
aud the wheels passed over him. He was be-
tween fifty aud sixty years old and left wife
and daughter in Saybrook. Tho accident was
caused by tho carelessness Of night watch
man who failed to properly adjust a switch.
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The Republican Ratification.

The finance committee of the Garfield and
Arthur ratification meeting commenced their
labors in soliciting donations for the expense
thereof in the several departments of the gov
ernment yesterday and with very gratifying
success. The District government is the only
branch of the service yet Invaded, and the
result thcro will disappoint no one who is
acquainted with the political characters of the
officials that arc quartered upon that branch
of the service. A perfect roster of all those
who hold Office under the District
government has been prepared, with
the amount of compensation each en-
Joys at tho hands Of republican administra'
tion Many arc out of town aud could not
be seen, but Of those visited, about three
TO one were found to be democrats and tc
use the language of some who refused to pay,
they are "stinking democrats" aud would
give nothing to ratify republican nomina'
ton. Tho republicans responded nobly. II
is proposed in future to publish this list with
the replies given, for the information Of those
who are responsible for the character Of the
District government
The committee will continue their labor'
with republicans who are not only ready, bu
willing to aid in this good work.
National Republican., 1880-07-21
TUESDAY NIGHTS STORM.
HcaVy Rains and High Winds North and
south OF Us.
severity Of The Storm In baltimore.

severity OF the storm Ia i5aittmore'
BALTIMORE, Mp, July 20.-A fearful rain
storm visited this city aud vicinity between
midnight and daylight this morning The
rain fell in torrents for more than two hours,
accompanied by thunder and lightning.
Several sections of tho city wero inundated,
aud persons fled from their houses on the lines
Of tho covered streams which pass through
the city. Tho damage was considerable aud
several places were struck by lightning, the
results of which, however, were not serious. A
strange feature of the storm was the dcstruc-
tion of hundreds of English sparrows which
arc nesting in tho public squares. The rain
fall was $40 inches
HARRISBURG, PA, July 20.-Advices from
York and Cumberland counties report that the
storm last night was unusually severe in those
localities. Near Soddenstown the barn of j
l.. Hyde was struck by lightning aud with its
contents was destroyed. AT Dillsburg the
damage to tobacco and other crops by hail was
very great. At various places in Cumberland
county a number of cattle were killed by
lightning.
WnKEsBARRE, Pa, July 2O-Tho storm
this morning was very severe in Ncscoteck
township, ON the lower edge of Luzorne
county. lrck church was demolished, two
barns blown down, crops destroyed, roads
blocked and railway trains delayed for hours
CARLISLE, PA, July 20.A terrific rain
storm occurred here last night, the water run
ming four feet deep in tho roads, aud many
houses being flooded. The crops are much
Injured. Many cattle were killed by light
ming
DANvILLE VA, July 2O.--Yesterday after
noon q storm of wind, hail and rain prevailed
followed last night about midnight by an
other, the severest known in this section fol
years. The thunder and lightning were ter
rifle, the rain came in sluices and the wind IL
n tornado. The crops were greatly injured
The Dan river rose several feet and is still
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mile further Faustlna overlook and passed
Captain Franklin. Faustina bolted aud
jumped through at the upper turn, aud threw
her rider without danger to man or horse
Day Star then had quite q lead, with Captain
Franklin second and Rose away off. Captain
Franklin caught and passed Day STAR and an
exciting race occurred. Both Cantain Frank
lin and Day Star took the last jump on the
track together, but by superior riding Day
Star won the race, with Captain franklin sec
ond aud Rose third.
Trottng Races at Chicago.
CHICAGO, July 20.--'rlIo Jockey club had q
fine attendance at tho opening of the tro.ting
meeting this afternoon. Tho weather was
clear, but not warm enough for fast time, and
the track was heavy, owing TO yesterdays
rain. Darkness came on before the programme
was concluded.
First race--Duntons Spirit of the Turf
stake open TO all stations, 5000 entrance,
$1,000 added, purse divided. Ilanns took the
first two heats in 2.2ll and 22ll, Monroe
Chief tho last three in 22iS, 2:20l aud 2:20l.
Wedgewood got third money. Bonesctter was
drawn after the third heat.
The second race, for the 2:27 class, had eleven
starters. Johu Grant won the first two heats
in 225Y aud 2;2Jl, Big Soap the third heat in
2:24l, Rionzi the fourth heat IN 2:25l, Daisy
Dale the & fth heat in 2:2Gi. The race will be
finished tomorrow at noon. Boston Tolu
Maid, Crockett and Edwin B. are still in IL.
The third race for the 2:20 pacing class, had
five starters. Tho first two heats were won
easily by Sorrel Dan in 2;16 aud 2:21l. Little
Brown jug was second in tho first heat and
Wonderful in tho second. The raco will be
finished tomorrow. Bud Horuct aud Clinkol
are still in.
Splau, the driver of Wedgewood in tho frs
race, was fined $50 FOR cutting in ahead o.
Monroe Chief in the third heat in an attempt
to pocket tho latter. 1t is stated that Sorro
Dau went the halt mile in 1:05 in his first heat
the fastest timo on record.
National Republican., 1880-07-21
The IEcyptinn ObelisIs.

NEW YORK, Jnly 2o.-Tho steamer Dcssouk,
with the Egyptian obclisk on board is now
anchored off West Twenty-thrd street, await.
ing orders. Tho park commissioners will
meet tomorrow aud decide upon the time foi
transferring the Monolith to its resting place
in Central park. The Dessouk had q pleasant
voyage, but broke her crank shaft on July
aud was delayed six days fitting in new
one. The obolisk suffered no injury during
tho voyage, and remained perfectly stationary
throughout 1t Is 60 feet inches In length
Z feet 8 inches square at the base and feet
81 inches at tho top,
National Republican., 1880-07-21
A New York Rumor.

There Is a rumor now that Collector Merritt
of New York is in danger of being stepped
down and out but 1t is probably only rumor.
1t is said that he is not sufficiently active in
behalf of the Garfield and Arthur ticket, but
IT would be new feature of the civil-seryice
policy of this administration TO find a back.
wardncss in coming forward to the support of
any candidate for Office AN objection with the
powers that be, 1t is highly probable that
Madam Rumor is on wrong scent, and hence
her spcculations Nre at fault. General Merritt
has the reputation Of being very capable and
efficient collector, and this ought TO insure
him against anything like an attack upon his
position, so far as the appointing power is con-
cerncd. 1t is very probable, nevertheless, that
the placing of his predecessor on the tcket
does not cntlluse him to high degree MS
those things work very quoerly sometimes,
IL is not an uncommon thing for u successful
candidate for position to become rather uufOr-
giving toward his predecessor, aud this may
be Il case Of that kind. 1t is doubtful ii the
president will remove for such cause.
National Republican., 1880-07-21
TEL BGR.iPHIo SUMMARY.

Hatcher & Stamps tobacco factory at Mil
ton, N. c., was burned yesterday.
Several burglaries were committed Mt Long
Branch Oh Sunday aud Monday nights. NJ
arrests
L. C. Fellows, assistant general superintend.
ent Of the Central Pacific railroad, died last
evening at oakland, Cal.
A fire last night in tho cupola of tho West
ern Union Telegraph building ut Albany,
N Y, caused loss OF $1,000.
james Brown, general western passenger
agent of the New York Central railroad, died
in Chicago last evening after II lingering i'll
ness
A. w. Darch, late of Coshocton, purchased
aud assumed control OF the Toledo Com nerciG
yesterday. 1t will continue as a republican
iournal
National Republican., 1880-07-21
pr. Tnnner,s Case.

New YORK, July 2O.-Dr, Tanner tonight
was fresh and cheerful At 6;o3 he took a
drive aud had his demijohn reGlled with well
water. During tue drive he complained of
not having a blanket, aud on his return to
the hall complained that the dir was oppres-
sive After an examination the doctors
cond ition was pronounced normal. Ho re-
tired at 10 o'clock.
ENGLISH INTEREST IN THE CASE
LONDON, July 2O-Dr. Tanners fast ex-
cites considerable curiosity here. The papers
copy loog accounts OF tho case from the latest
New York journals.
National Republican., 1880-07-21
Eor,l,ouoke in New Hnmpshire,

MILFORD, N. H., July 20.--A sharp shock
of earthquake here this evening caused build.
inEs to trembc considerably.
CoNToocooK, N. H., July 20-A shock of
earthquake here this evening lasted several
seconds. The motion was rapid with south
eastcrly tendency, accompanied by a rumbling
sound.
MANCHESTER, N. H., July 20.-An earth
quake of considerable violence visited this
city shortly before 7 o'clock Dishes aud pic
lures were shaken down in many places. 1t
has been the general topic of conversation this
evening.
National Republican., 1880-07-21
ILLINOIS C0L0RED MEN.
Their First Convention Ever Held In the
State.
A Declaration of Adherence to the Prin-
ciples of the Republican
Party.
Illinois colored Men in Council.

SPRISGFTELD, Ill, July 20.-The 6rst state
convention of coorod mon ever held in Ill-
nois met at tho siate-house to-day, 1876 dele
gates being present from different parts of the
state. John G. Jones of Chicago was chosen
temporary chairman, aud subsequently elected
permanent chairman, with NJ. A. Fields Of
McDonough and Edward jackson of Sanga-
mon as secretaries Tho com mittee on reso-
luions reported rs follows
WHEREAS We. the colored citizens of the state OF
Illinois, have met in convention pursuant TO call
TO take into consideration the various interests of
our race aud lay out plan for further action by
which wo can better secure proper recognition;
Rcs0iucd, That Mt this momout6us political crisis
fraught with grave and weighty consequences, 1t is
Just and proper that all classes of citizens give
some expression of their sentiments In relation to
the several political organizations presenting
themselves before the voters for their suifragcs.
Resulted. That ~ colored men who have emerged
from the condition of slavery 70 enfranchised clti
zeus through the agency of the republican party
and all rights aud privileges exercised and en-
joycd have been secured by republican legislation
Independent OF acquicsconce and support from
the democratic party. we hereby rcallirm our de-
votion to said party and pledge II our hearty and
unanimous support In the present campaign.
Resolved. That We recognize in the candidates Of
the republican party. national and state, that
statesmanship and patriotism which Is so essential
In men who are called upon 10 disohorge such
high and important functions; that their past SER
vices in time ofpeace as well as war are such to
commend them to our national defenders and pro
tectors irrespective ofparty. And
WHEREAS, II has been charged and currently re-
ported that this convention has been called In the
interest of the democratic party, therefore
Resolved That we dsclaim any intention or pur
pose 10 give aid comfort 10 the democracy either
by thought. deed or action, but on the contrary
recognize in 1t lifo long enemy to the negro, seek
ing while IN power to perpeluate his degradation
and since out Of power to hinder and retard hi,
elevation. As 1t has not yet exhibited that repent
ance which inspires confidence in parties as well
as in individuals we will continue to watch II Will
suspicion and avoid itm deadly poison.
In the evening the convention was addressed
by Governor Cullom aud others.
National Republican., 1880-07-21
Tie CcnslIa of Utnh.

SALT LAKE Cry, July 20.-Full census re-
turns give Utah a population in round num-
bors of LA 900, an increase of sixty-fve per
cent. in ten years. At their last April con-
ference tho mormons reported that the popu-
lation was 10000, leaving $1,000 nOn-mor-
mons. In 1870 the n0n-mormons wero less
than 10000, au increase of 200 per cont. The
Increase of the mormon population is forty
n Va nar cant
National Republican., 1880-07-21
The Yorktown Centennial.

NORFOLK, VA, July 2O,-senator Johnston,
chairman Of the Yorktown centennial co>'
mttee, has called q meeting Of the sub-com-
mitteo to meet at the ITvgela hotel at Old Point
Comfort. Va on Tuesday, July e. The com
mittee will proceed to yorktown on the 2Sth
for the purpose OF selecting site on which to
erect the monument commemorative Of the
surrender Of CORVALLIS.
National Republican., 1880-07-21
Congressional NominntIons.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, July 20.-The republi.
cans of the twelfth district to-day nominated
Isaac L. Morrison for congress.
WfLMtNGToN, N. c., July 20.-William r
Canady, collector Of customs at this port, was
nominated at Smithville ro-day as republican
candidate for congress in the third Giatrct.
New ORLEANS, July 20-C +. Hooker was
renomiuatcd for congress to-day by tho dem o.
Gratis of the fifth Mississippi district.
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Rescued from Drowning.

NEwPoET, h. J., July 20.-Soon after tho
steamer Old Colony left New York city last
night an uuknown man jumped overb oard.
The steamer was stopped, boat lowered aud
the man rescued in two minutes after the
alarm was sounded.
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chIer.JustIee curtIs sueeessor.

New YORK, July 2O,-General Horace Rus
sell was this morning appointed by Governor
Cornell to be judge of the Superior court, in
the place of Chief.Justice Curtis, deceased.
National Republican., 1880-07-21
IN, ary,terlou. spnni sh War vessoi.

NEW YORK, July 2o-Tho following has
been received by the Associated Press through
the mail without slgneturo' THE American
schooner Hattie Haskell was boarded from tho
Spanish steamer Blasco dc Garay thirty-two
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In 1860 il took passenger five days to 50
from New Orleans TO New York, making nine
changes, and many of these changes neces'
STATED u long walk from depot to depot. In
1869 IL took -four days, with two or three
changes, in 1873 three and ahalf days, one
chance; in S7s three days, one change; aud
now, i'm 1880. a man can go in sixty hours aud
forty-fye minutes, one change,
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rhn rInnlhlnc Cnntrnot.

The contract for furnishing tho plumbing
materials for the treasury department for tho
NJ os ent f'cal year has hecn awarded to Messrs.
II. Ieitch & Sons Of this city.
National Republican., 1880-07-21

miles south by west from cape Maisi. The
Spanish steamer that lately fred into Ameri'
can vessels Is the Valencia"
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rhnICnmnnirninM I'm MnIne.

PORTLAND, Me, July 2o--A meeting Of
the republican state committee was held hero
tonight, Hou. j. q. Blaine in the chair, The
campaign will open August l.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-12-09

The other day George knight came out
Of the dining-room at the Thorndike. and
noticing another drummer's hat in the rack.
folded up thick railroad timetable. and
put il under the sWeat-lea,her. Pretty soon
. the other drummer finished his dinner. came
out, and picking up the hat clapped it on
his head. Ii sat on the top Of his hair like
a duck on a wave. The drummer said il
was most singular thing. and he lifted the
hat of and looked at il narrowly, saw il was
his, and again fitted IL carefully on his lordly
brow. 1t didn't hit the mark BY several de-
grees. The drummer observed that il was
the most astonishing thing he had seen
since he sold the man the bill of good,
regular and the house had charged il
net" taking the difference out OF his
salary, and then ne once more applied the
hat with great nicely to his fat head but
with the same result. The drummer re
marked that it was really the most extra
ordinary affair he had ever experienced
since he sold the Belfast party the all-wool
shirts, ami the Belfast party doubled him
over the counter, and nearly ruined his back
because they had turned out to be ninety
per cent cotton, ana theh he lad the hat
gehti! GOWN ana looked over the collection
IN N t'le faeh III seafeh OF the missing one;
Nome oil theia seemed 10 MI the bil' and
ea'ching up the ohehdihg head-coVering he
ssail ilt1eu II mo i's Piace with unparalleled
dellberation, but wrh a result as before
The drummer said he hoped he might be
uo9oieu uP a'iu iali,'neu i,ito sample tf1hN
anu - Lieu ~ 1 ennp'' s''a~is on Il he ever
"a" an' 'ni',5 - eq"al ~ anu 'neh ne iooh
,.ie i'Il y ,iie 1l anu inspected u CLOSELY
- .ooeeu IN. MS ha'' ou' y uiuh III any
Je'.e' .iia" oe'e - aiit .ne aiuinliief sau II
s.'eae illi we ilIN :; D s,'ee nis'9t! began
.ae pa ".ie. NC. - s.s 1.anis, ne hopeu 20
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-12-09
Legal Forms.

One of the officials of Justice alley was
the other day called upon by an old gray
| headed farmer and his wife, together with a
neighhor. Outside the door they hitched
an old half-blind horse whose cash value
was reckoned at S25.
.'lou see. explained the old farmer. "nay-
bur Jones wants to buy the old hoss out
therer but he wants bill o sale signed by
wife and l. We want you to draw one up
for as
The justice reached down one Of the prin-
ted blanks. filed it out. and then said
Now. YOU listen while read this over
and see if it is ali right. All r, ady now;
"know all men by these presents. That
Presents Why I'm not going to pre-
sent him with that boss - interrupted the
farmer.
And We don't want any presents from
him :" added the wife.
That's all right-only legal form. 'ex-
claimed his honor. Listen:
County Wayne--frst part--consl- /
eration-sum of S25--grant---bar-
gain and sell--party second part -
his executors, administrators-.'
II haven't got any executors or admins
traitors :" interrupted neighbor Jones.
No; all he's got is a wife and two girls :"
added the owner Of the horse
"All form-all mere form explained the
justice. and he went on
And assigns foreycr-covenant and
agrcc--detend the >amc-h heirs. executors
and admnlstrators-."
William. shall never sign no such
paper :" suddenly exclaimed the wife, as she
rose up.
Nor l. either" -toutly replied the hus-
band
WHY. rd shake in my boots ever, time
met constable r
"It is all mere form and according TO
law" explained hi, honor "All bill, Of
sale read this way"
Looks 20 me a. If it was sort o'tanglcd
up aid ncighbor Jones The old hos. IS
blind % one eye, and how can they warrant
him 2"
And what has this hoss sale got to do
With his heirs aud covenants ?" inquired the
old man.
Il won't sign-l won't have a thing 10 do
with it = exclaimed the wife. A. she walked
around. We've AWAY. Kept clear Of the
law, and We amt gong 10 get INTO no ~crapc
and Lose our farm now-not ,f We know
t"'
The more the justice tried to explain the
bigger the word, looked. and the trio finally
walked out While they we're unhi,ching
the horse. along cane house painter, and
~hen He had heard their stOry he picked up
piece o. paper in the alley, pulled out
stub of a pencil and wrote
I'VE hereby ,el tins horse to John Jones
f,H -. F,.h B,trt, 49,.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-12-09

The Dignity Of the Law.

A. one oi our prominent lawyers was en-
JotnE b, otlum cum dignltate in hts private
office the door was pushed hurrirdly open
and the head Of 4 lustered and excited won
an Was thrust into the aperture
Are wees IN r. She asked in a hoar~e
voice then she advanced to the table and
lald down - cents.
My good woman" said the LAWYER in his
most judicial voice. what is this for ?"
II your retaining fee; sure it's good
lycr | want, an one that will see that Justice
i, done mc-ne, that's as decent a woman
a. iser lived 10 be called a thafe and blag-
gara by that meddiesome old Maloney WON
an Oh. dear oh. dear le see it was
JIst Ike this; We lived fornist each other,
wld brick wall between and her ugly spal-
peen Jimmy he came over on our side an he
SAYS, SAYS he An me mother would be
much obiceged Il we'd loan her the loan of
her own hatirons hat she brought from Tip
perary Wild her An sc,, ses |. Your
mother never was in Tipperary, no more
she was, YOUR honor; AN She never had no
hat-lrons ulrr she had, your honor
and ~ld that he picks up brick and"
stop. stop, mss good woman" said the
be~Iidered LAWYER at this point in the pro-
ceed!ngS. This, as | understand it. is a
controversy between two persons. You
crave the law. Let me explain. 4 concrete
legal right exists only when the conditions
are 70 be found which the abstract principal
Of la" has attached TO its being This
desuedo corresponds TO loss Of concrete
legal rights, BY non-user DO YOU follow
me, madame This is an actio lnluriarum.
NDHprr iurisprtAapr. hau ,}ac,.I,l
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-12-09

Kansas City Star.
On the corner of the public square man
has in operation a muscle testing machine.
which is operated by the aid of sledye
hammer, with which the individual who
wishes to size up his muscles strikes a peg
which operates upon a lever and eleyates
dial board marked with numbers. On Sat
urday evening big red-shirted man walked
up. and after surveying the machine. ex-
perforated over his left shoulder, pulled his
hat down on his nose. and casually remark
cd that he could knock the stuihn out of
the machine" at one fell swoop. Il am the
man who swallows beef steak, ami he
yelled, and the spectators shuddered #
am bold bad man" he continued Wont
somebody give me whirl ?" No one ae-
cepted the challenge.
IL am lately from the head waters of
Bitter Greek" went on the bad man, and
asked the proprietor Of the machine how
much he would give him "to bust it the
first lck2"
Il don't want it busted, replied the pro-
prietor.
II can make piece light on the Comi-
que, screamed the bad man. ''and another
at the Junction won't somebody please give
me show for my white alley ?"
\ pale, thin, puny man. who looked as If
consumption would Kill him before break
fast yawned a little. and said he believed he
would give HIM whirl, just once for the beer
The bad man looked at him, and smiled a
Contemptuous smile. II want a man he
sad. Il want a great big man. Somebody
that ! can tackle with pride and honor to
my family, but won't hit hard" The bad
man threw the sledge gracefully, hit the peg,
and the dial marked l2O pounds. The thin
man picked up the sledge as il be was right
tired. and tapped the peg for 2i0 The bad
man vas little surprised, and scixing the
sledgc, spread himself, and sent il up to 300.
retiring with a triumphant look The con-
sumpri,e yawned again, and heaying the
sledge with one hand. marked 400 The
man who swallowed bcefs,eak was puzzled,
but braced up, and, after swinging the maui
until his eyes hung out On his cheeks, hit
with terrific force and fell on his back. while
the dial shot up to i25. The cousumptive
man toed the mark, expectorated on his
hands. hit the peg once, broke il short off
,plsntcrcd the sledgc, shlsercd a show win
dow across the street with the concussion,
and went down in hi, pocket for 4 chew Of
huc-cut. while the board scared up to l.lI9
and hung over the top unable 10 20 further
with both stanchIon~ torn loose The bad
man from Bitter Greek turned 70 the con
sumptI'c. and in awe-Strickcn tones in
quired Who might YOU be-, mister p"
Me = softly inquired the cousumptiye.
II an engaged IN a side show. where
break bars and lift horses With nv teeth. |
am in poor health now and can't do much.