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National Republican., 1880-11-18
An Insnne Asylum Scandal,

BOSTON, Nov. l7.--At the next session of the
Essex county grand jury, in January, the district
attorney will apply for one or moro indictments
against DR.. C. s. May, late superintendent of tho
Danyers Insane asylum, for alleged intimacy with
some of the matrons OF the institution Particulars
Of the scandal have beon kept from the public
until IL hus gained such serious proportions that II
has become necessary In view Of the enormity OF
the ofensc to supplement Dr. Mays enforced resig-
nation by legNl:proceedings against him. He Is
now suppo'e ed TO be in or near 81, John NJ B, the
fnrmnr hnno Of his wife.
National Republican., 1880-11-18
TrottIug Races,

Y sterday there WAS very crolitablo
gathering st tho National fair grounds to
witness tho trottng races. The Arst event
was tho 2;iO class with Mischief, Trump,
Idler and Buo Dick US contestants. Tho
race was won by Trump in three straight
heats, the honors however, being very warmly
con tested for in the FIRST and second heats by
Iler and in the third heat by Mischief. Tho
following is the summary:
Trump, Or, ,S.,,...,....,,.,'.'.,...,'
ldlcr br. .g,.,.,.........,.''s''.....'
Blue DICK, Eg'.''''.''''''''''''''''' 4
Mischief I, ID. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
Time, 2:i2, 2:IG, 2424
The second race on the programme was tho
pacing class, with Sallie Hunter, Belle aud
Molio White Cloud cOntesting. The race was
won by Salle Hunter In three straight heats.
The following is the summary:
Solio Hunter r, m..............,......... | l
Belle, r. ln...,,,". Observation-Disclosures.
MO,lio White Cloud W, W,m.....,.,.,.,....,. 3lS
Time, 2:ld, 2Ijl4 2;l5A.
Arrangements are being made by the board
of directors of the fair association to invilo
and entertain the large number Of grangeIs
now present in this city, Mt tho grounds, to-
day, the races being free-for.al and 2:15 class,
with ten horses starting in both classes. Pools
sold at the National hotel last night by Lum
Ullman were quito lively, tho figures being as
follows: For tho 2;45 raoe-ldIer, Fl0 field,
So Free.lorall race-H. &. Hill, $40; Lady
Blessngton, $40; field, So
National Republican., 1880-11-18
ConyentIon of the rntrons OF Husbandry.

The National Grange, Patrons Of IIusbandry, mot
at the National hotel yesterday, Hon. ]. ]. Wood
man of Michigan in the chair and Mr.. W. NJ.
ireland of this city secretary. Mr., William Saun-
ders delivered an address of welcome, the response
10 which was made by Mr. Put Dardn of MiSsis-
sippi. Mr.. J. X. Thompson Of this city made we'll
timed remarks and was followed by tho chair,
who submitted the annual report, which was
adopted. The reports OF the treasurer and secre-
tury were received and filed, and the grange then
adjourned TO call upon the president. They spent
the entire evening at the White House, but the
reception was devoid Of any formaity. The pres
ident greeted his visitors cordially, and was intro
duced TO all the delegates, with whom he chstled
10 their hearts desire,
National Republican., 1880-11-18
a Family Festival.

MIDpLETowN, N. j., Nov. 1.-THE annual hog
killing festival or tho farm of Peter Moran ycser-
day was celebrated by the father, mother and son
tho latter getting drunk, and In quarrel which
cnsucd the farmer beat his wife, who rotGiated by
selling an axe and dealing the husband q blow on
the skull. Young Peter fearing his mo Tiers muir
derous intentions took the axe away and beat her
until she was insensible. The mother and son
were lodged In jail to day The injuries of the
father arc of Il serious nature,
National Republican., 1880-11-18
sohooper Sunk I'm the Bny.

RICHMOND, VA, Nov. l7-Inlormaton was re-
ceyed Mt the custom house in this city that
Captain Wesley Robinson and crew Of the schooner
w. W. Morgan, of New York, reached West Point
Va, yesterday. Captain Robinson reports that OH
Friday night last at half-past 10 o'clock his vessel
was run into and sunk by the steamer San Salvador
off Wolf Trap Light ChesapGako bay. Tho
Tho schooner had cargo of li0l0 bushels oI
wheat and was bound from Baltimore to Provl
dence Everything, including the papers, was
totally lost
National Republican., 1880-11-18
Tho Nelson Trial.

The trial by court'marttal OF Paymaster D. IL
Nelson, lately arrested for alleged emDelzlemenIo o
government moneys, Is stln IN progress at GOV
ernors island. The testimony yesterday wa
chiefly limited TO tho defendants conduct ane
capacity as Gn oflcer of tho pay department
Colonies W. Il. Gibson of the pay department. ane
II. Clay Wood Of the adlutsnt generals department
were tho principal witnesses. They both bore
affirmative testimony as TO the past exeellen
status OF Major Nelson.
National Republican., 1880-11-18

New YORK, Nov. 17.-At the session of the ma
tional academy ofsclonces to-day papers were read
by Professor Hllgard on the Basin of the Gulf OF
Mexico;" by Professor Agassiz on the "Origin ol
the Coral Reefs of Eucaiun and Florida Banks;'
by Lieutenant Schwatka, on observations on Ice
and Icebergs In the Polar Sea-" by Professor
LOOMS. on Causes which Determine the Pro
gressivs Movements of Storms;" Oh the "Anlimony
Mines of Southern Utah." by Professor Newberry,
and on "Photographlng the NebulW In Orion" By
prpfngeor nrlpnr
National Republican., 1880-11-18
New building Association.

Last evening ut Sixth and streets southwest the
Homestead Building association was organized
with tho following officers President w IL. Baum;
yice.president DR.. Charles Allen; secretary, ]. j..
r. G. Campbell Peter Mccartney, L. l.. Burns, j.,
W. Barker p, Smyth. A, W, Smith and ID. shan
non large number Of shares was subscribed,
and the first meeting for paying dues fixed for De.
cember 8,
National Republican., 1880-11-18
Mail Facilities Prohibited.

CINcISNATI, OHIO, Nov. H. Postmaster General
Maynard has sent an order to the postmaster OIL
Cincinnati to refuse payment ofmoncy orders and
refuse to deliver registered letters addressed tC
Byron Ii. Robb and others, proprietors OF the
Singapore tobacco company the American G
European secret service company, the Incno com
pany, the Monitor lamp company, and other ell
terprlses lha! are extensively advertised.
National Republican., 1880-11-18
Raj, D,uied "Just for Fbn ="

FREEHOLD. N. j., Nov. 17.-An application to Gd.
nit to bail william Grover. hfty.year-old hus-
band who shot his year.old wife at Eaton
town last Thursday, has been denied, the girl not
yet being considered out Of danger. Groy or will
probably be committed to an insane asylum.
National Republican., 1880-11-18
obr,stoober columDuy Remains.

sANTo DOMINGO, via HAVANA, Nov. 6.-Congress
has passed decree that considering the proofs
sufficient that the remains found in the cathedral
on September TO- 1879, arc those of Christopher CO.
mmbus u monument 10 enshrlne them shall be
erected at the capital. All American governments
are solicited to make subscriptions therefor, the
government Of santo Domingo contributing
$40 000
National Republican., 1880-11-18
Serious Accident to Troops.

GALVESTON TEX, Nov 17.--A NetOs Corsicana
special says: A special train, carrying four COM
pauics of the Sixteenth Infantry struck broken
rail four miles above here this evening dtchng
four coaches. Twenty-Five men wcr9 wounded
several serously.
National Republican., 1880-11-18
Boston Ninyornity Nominations.

BosToN, Nov. 17.-rhe regular democratic oty
committee tonight unanimously nominated Hon.
Frederick o. Prince for mayor. Alderman Lucius
Slade was also nominated for mayor to O-night by II
committee of citizcns,who, however, are not repre-
sontUtiycs of tho regular citizens party.
National Republican., 1880-11-18
Tho eiellnIinn Mines.

NEW GLASGOW, N. s., Nov. E.-Thore is a decided
improvement in affairs ct the pit to-day, The
trench to the Bye pit was finished and the water
was let into the mine about 2 q. III. There Is now
much smaller quantity OF Yapor IS uing from the
shaft and this is mostly steam, which shows that
the water must have control of the fro by this
time. The Coroner's inquiry began to-day.
National Republican., 1880-11-18
Ccorpin ,Judre, Elecied.

ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 17.-Judge James Jackson
was elected to-day chicfjustlce Of tho supreme
court and Martin ]. Crawford second associate
Justice. After three Intellectual ballots for third
sociate justice, thelcgisature adjourned until to.
IN
National Republican., 1880-11-18
Pnrci,nsn of Isonha.

New York, Nov. l7.--rho sub.treGsury received
offers to sell $4,000 of skies of 1880 at 102s79
102So which were all refused but subsequently
IS 900 were purchased at 1920.
National Republican., 1880-11-18
A New Candidate for Ro wing uonors.

VICTORIA, b, c., Nov. 1.-THE friends of Cob
ford, the British Columbia champion oarsman, are
anxious TO make q match with HRnan. Coblord
has gone TO San Francisco " bee his backera
National Republican., 1880-11-18
Omc,aI Vote of Conneoliout.

HARTFORD, Conn, Nov. 1.-THE official canvass
OF the vote IN Connecticut shows Garneld's pu-
rality to be 2Gj6 and his majority over all 1882.
1877.
National Republican., 1880-11-18
Aocompnu,od IVA TIJal wave.

VICTORIA, b. c., Nov. 1.-THE earthquake shock
previously reported ns felt dong the coast Of this
province to Alaska was accompanied by tidal
wave. No damage was reported.
National Republican., 1880-11-18
Delegates to To-nighrs Meeting.

Alta meeting Of the Grand Ciphcrs OF Minute
Men Of America, George U. Gst and Henry Jen'
kins were elected delegates TO attend the meeting
Oh inaugural ceremonies this evening,
At meeting of the Republican club OF the
sydney Mcfarland were elected delegates to repre-
sent the said club at the inaugural committee
meeting to be held Tonight.
The irish American Republican club at It's regu-
lar meeting last night appointed Messrs. Major
Richard Oulahan and c. W. Wallace TO represent
itut the inaugural meeting TO bo held this evening
ut willard hall
The Falls Church Republican club has chosen
two delegates 10 represent them at the meeting to
night.
National Republican., 1880-11-18
rhn stnrnntvneh Story.

HUNTINGTON, Pa, Nov. 17-Rheltn, the ten-year-
old daughter of William Macdonald of this place
was accidentally shot and killed this afternoon
while handling u loaded pistol.
National Republican., 1880-11-18
sitting Bulls Hand.
Tho war department has received the following
kilograms forwarded from st. Paul MIN:

thu WuF utPUIIIIUHI nus IVvVIVUu IHt IUIIOWINR
kilograms forwarded from st, Paul, MINI:
Fort KEoGn, NJ. T., Nov. 8.
Lieutenant Clarke returned from Wolf point last
night. The white scout and Sioux Indians sent to
sitting Bulls camp for his final answer returned
with this message. "Sitting Bull has given his
promise to Major Walsh not 10 take any decided
action until Major Walsh's return this month"
Whether on Canadian soil or Immediately south of
the line, Sitting Bull aud his immediate followers
appear to be under the control influence of that
Canadian official. His position is covered by half
breed camps, which can be at once removed.
These out of the way, with the surrenders that
have been made, leaves sitting Bulls following o
camp OF outlaws, which should surrender or be
destroyed. If they recross tho line see no reason
why they should not be arrested the sRmO as other
oliGnders. Low Dog aud party, the murdcrers of
Stage Driver Fries on July q, are with that camp
and under good control. MILES,
Breyet MaJorGeneral commanding
National Republican., 1880-11-18
BupoRp. d. H., Nov,

=
Allison has Just returned and have heard all
he has to say. and believe, beyond a shadow Of
q doubt, he Will be successful In bringing In Sit
ting Bull If not intercred with, and permitted to
go out again 50 as to reach the Indian camp by the
20th. There will be, he says, some 900 Indians.
Therefore, IL they do come, there will have to be
some provision made TO feed them, II IL is intended
they shall remain here during The winter
BRoTHERToN, commanding.
National Republican., 1880-11-18
A A railroad Purchased by Jay Gould.

DENVER, Col, Nov. H.--The Tunes ihisniternOOn
announces that telegram received from New
York states that Jay Gould has purchased the Den
yer Il South Park railroad, the purchase money,
over yesterday. Jay Gould has been endcayorlng
toget control OF the Denver & Rio Grande road,
Palmer, president Of the road, aud 1t is thought
The purchase of the South Park road is made with
II view to dictate the policy of the Rio Grando,
nlson country and Gould hopes to bring the Rio
GrRnde to terms through the lnstrumenality OF
tha South Park
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Labor Strikes and Lockouts.

THOUSANDS OF MEN OUT OF EMPLOYMENT.
In compliance with a resolution adopted by
their factories yesterday unless the striking
employees Of Messrs. Steinway & Sons returned
to work In the meantime, the manufacturing
firms Of Albert Weber, George Stock & Co., VIM.
E. Wheelock, Joseph P. Hale, Haines Bros, J. &
c. Fisher, Henry Behning, Decker Sons, BILL
ings Co., c. ID. Pease & Co., Josiah King co:
out their men yesterday. number of other
manufacturing firms will probably join In the
lockout, thus throwing at least 900 men out Of
work. Meetings were held by employees, at
which resolutions denouncing the action OF the
firms named were adopted. Weber'S men de-
cided to demand an increase of fifteen per cent
In their pay before returning to work, and 1t is
very probable that all other men turned out
will follow their example. The striking piano.
makers met last night, and addresses were made
encouraging the men to hold out. The West
Side tailors, brass founders and hnishers, cloth
ing cutters and painters all held meetings in
New York last night to organize for the pur-
pose of demanding an increase OF wages Dis
patches from Harrisburg, Pa: announce strikes
the iron works there. These strikes threaten to
lead to cessation Of work in the iron business
from east Of Plttsburg to Philadelphia, when
ment. A dispatch from Ptttsburg states that a
strike of puddlers was inaugurated yesterday
from YOUNGSTOWN to Columbia, which is the most
and 1000 men in that district are Idle. This
strike does not involve Pittsburg, as the manu-
1acturerS there have agreed on sliding scale
for all workmen. The men at the extensive
iron works of +. 4 G. Brooks, Reading, Pa, did
not resume work yesterday, the temporary ad-
vance of ten per cent having expired Saturday.
The men at OsgoOd & Co.'S zinc mines, at Fried
ensville, near Allentown, Pa, have struck for
an advance of fifteen cents day. One hun
cred and twenty-five puddlerS and number OF
rollers at the Union Iron Works, at Buffalo, N
Y, struck Yesterday morning for an increase OF
wages. They receive $3.50 per ton now, and
have struck for Sc. 25. About 400 furniture frame
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DIED,


COBB. On Sunday, at 1 10 p. NJ, March IL,
1880, OF typhoid pneumonia, EDWARD. son of Clar-
ence F. and Emma L. Cobb, aged seven years and
six months.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfuny invited to attend his funeral from the
residence of his parents, Park street. Mount Pleas
ant, on Wednesday, 18th instant, at l o'clock p.
m. Carriages will be in waiting at the establish
ment of W. X. Speare, No $40 street northwest.
at IL O'Clock m, to convey friends to the house.
KEITHLEY. Monday. March Is. 1880, AMELIA
J. KE1THLEY, aged thirty one years, eleven months
and seventeen days.
Funeral will take place from her late residence,
South Carolina avenue, between 9Th and It'll streets
southeast, Wednesday, March 18th, at p. m.
SCOTT. On March 18th, 1880, at the residence
of her uncle. t. @. Scott, Of Charlottesville, Ind,
ANNA MARY SCoTT, lately of Washington.
THOMAS. Monday. March 18th. 1880. after
lingering illness, VIRGINIA THOMAS, aged one year
ana seven months, only child of Henry and Laura
Thomas.
Funeral from her parents residence, No. 933 10th
street 4. W.. Wednesday, March 18th. at o'clock
y. m.
WOOD. On Monday, March l5 1880. II Op.
NJ, at the residence Of her parents No. Oil 9th st.
northeast, Of scarlet fever, DEBORAH NJ only
daughter of Franklin and Willnette b. Wood aged
two years, seven month and five days.
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yLYDRs-NEW EXPREss LINE

CLYDE,S-NEW EXPRESS LINE
~ BETWEEN
PHILADELPHIA ALEXANDRIA WASHINGTON
AND GEORGETOWN,
Connecting at Philadelphia with ClydS'1
Line for Boston, Providence ana the
New England StateSs
SAILING DAY6.
From ashinaHton[MondsV. Al iii "a.
From Georgetoyn,Monday, st 1p r,.,,.,,
bills Of laden given to Boston and Providence. and
Fall River. Georgetown goods received and landed
at Washington.
For FUN Information apply to J. q: JOHNSON +
CO., 1902 street northWest and 12th. street wharf.
General Managers, II South Wh.rves. Philadel-f
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BLOODY FIGHT AMONG NEW YORK SPORTING
MEN.-AbOut II O'Clock last night number OF
sporting men, among whom were several lead
ing politicians of the fourth and sixth wards of
New York city, met In Hyland's saloon, Chat
ham street, New York, and entered on a ca
at the faro table existed among them, and
shortly before midnight desperate fight took
place, during which Burke was stabbed In the
head and back and shot in the groin fourteen
times, while Holloran received seven cuts on
the forehead and face. Murphy was also cut
about the face, hands and body, while few
others received slight wounds. Burke Will
prObably die,
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MISCELLANEOUS.
DR.. E. A. Won M0scHzIsKER,

Author Of work The Eat, II Di:sssss ssd Tnsi.
and q work on the diseases of the RESPIRATORY
81 rHsoAT sna
ol0 18th 1t. NV.
Special attention given to the treatment Of
DEAFNESS, NOISES IN THE HEAD. IMPAIR
ED SIGHT, OATARRH, ASTHMA. DIS
EASES OF THE THROAT. LUNG.
CHEST. 30.
DR.. Won MOsCHZIsKER
Has met with the most EMPHATIC ENCOURAGE
ME MENI liz Is RA f5mmI1nTsYPhi II '0'''
Is now fully recognized.
Al Hat of all persons trested by him can be EXAM
ined at his ROOMS. Many OF them nave e aindiy
they are the very best known men IN Washlngson;
among them are Senators, Members OF congress-
Over one hundred and twenty names Of the s best
known successfully treated by DF s9 fberore
T znas haye at bis reputation
tablisled, and that he has alreaay tIst adHn
tsins With him is mere medium to csn attention
to the diseases specially treated Dy nhiu ano Iae
amount OF DIS SUCCESS LII Ihoil'
DR.. Won MOSCHZISHER'S
POSITION as SPECIALIST in Philadelphia where
he pracced for many years previous 70 his tour OF
moCfIMENT. presented to him before his depar
'ure' TO Whom It May Concern
We the undersigned CITIZENS Of Ph Wns tAke
kTSTEH lbs haar RESIDENT of city for soma
years. during which acquired e
Far and Throat he also during some time pas
heen Professor md Clinical Operator in one Of or
v WedicaI Institniops. We recommend him to lac
aordiai support che Press and the confdencs Of
tn III oWnWIGHIELs Mayor Of the CITY:
IIoIIN " ". NRNEY, Editor Press;
sG8HARI.Es AcGLINTOCK, Morning Post,
e EI,MAKER, US. Marshall
= ", GRlHSON. Mercury;
a. 4 WEpCH.
AoI ~ 4 MCCLURE.
n TX VARBURTON, Evening TELEGRAPH:
=. T.. PATTERSON. Evening Bulletin.
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OHANCERY SALE.

By virtue Of decree Of the Supreme Court aA&
of the District Of Columbia. passed n Eo ,a ~
auction, on TUESDAY. THE 2ss DAY OF MAaoa.
sts Nos. Is and Is, in ODonoghue's sub division
L. lot II square No. Sls IN the c NY NSyrt e
q street est ON Warrington street. both OF SAID
SentS n depth Of 100 feet.
1r1n - "a: One-haH cash; residue In two
Aosc an ~ ga at six and twelve months WI
eGusl payments, est. A deposit OF Seo on ea'n
II ~; , CENT ~ sale. I'D FENDALL. Trustee.
nuroaxsoHS ShSa.. >s'
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He WAS Not IN AN ''ALI-FIRED HURRy."-An
emil ent divine from New England, travelling in
Texas for his health, impaired by arduous cleri-
went in search of the BARRIERS shop for repairs
and Improvements. On entering an establish
ment of this kind he observed big double
barrelled gun leaning against the wall Hav-
asked the barber if the gun was loaded. A half
shaved native, who occupied the chair, turned
around in his 1ather-beaten face and exclaimed:
stranger. eff you're In an ALFRED hurry you'll
find sfx-shooter what is loaded In my coat-tail
nacket,,,-IO1Lr.
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7T1Hos. E. wAaaAMAN. Real Estate Aucioneer

By virtue of q deed of trust, dated October IL
18th, 1876, and duly recorded in Liber No. f..sH
sS5. folio 1885, one Of the land records Of the 4an-
party secured h thereby will sell ct public aaotiSp
pay OF MAncH. 1880 ~ ~ o'cho9K ?: M. the fol,
Or parcel Of groqnd Or real estate stuate and
and known q, and DESCRIBED as being parts Of lots
bered d9s9 one hundred and ninety.nine. begin gin,
street west CID twenty-sev feet and Cd seven
inches south from the northwestern corner of said
along said street (5O) fifty feet and q0 ten inches,
thence east (106) one hundred and six feet to the
public alley in said square, thence south along said
west 06) one hundred and six feet to the place Of
beginning, together with theimprovements, etc.
Terms Of sale: 0ne-fourth Cash, the balance In
six (6), twelve q2), and eighteen d8) months,
with interes. at sig per cent Per annnm until paid
all cash. al The OPTION Of the purchaser. deposit
Of $50 required at the time Of sale, and all c4po
terms are not complied with in seven days from the
day of sale the Trustee reserves the right to re-
sell the property at the risk and cost of the default
ing purchaser, after seven days advertisement In
the Evening Star.
THOS E. WAGGAMAN, Auct. mar9-d&ds
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the San Francisco police court yesterday, Judge
Rix delivered lengthy decision In the case OF
Denis Kearney, on charge Of using vulgar Ss
He He held the defendanJ guilty on the ground
that the the Language LAM was calculated to provoke
breach Of the peace. On the second cnaIg IKE
that OF threatening TO kin any p ersson ac MaS
that If Could not be considered 2 crime. as the
circumstances In which the killing woIi1 De
iustified were recited as qualifying the Unreal
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COFFIN AND MoURNKRs FALL INTO CELLAR
At Duanesburg, N. Y, last Sunday, remark
able accident occurred at the funeral of Alonzo
van Patten. The corpse lay In the parlor,
where ABOUT sixty relatives ana nlenos were
Ing the floor gave way and the corpse and fl-
neral assemblage were cast into the cellar. The
comm fell upon Mrs. John Little, crushing ana
badly hurt. There was the widest excitement,
but the neighbors helped the people out through
the cellar window. The coffin and body were
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THE PORE HAS APPROVED ana named Right
Rev. Heiss, now Bishop OF Lacrosse, Wis, as
coadJutor, with right OF succeeding TO the Arch
bishop OF Milwaukee, and approved and named
Rev. John A. Watterson, president OF Mount
81. Marys College, Emmittsburg, Nd, to be
Bishop OF Columbus Ohio