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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
RELIEF FOR IRELAND.


The PRrneil Prize Concert aud Bail.
All arrangements for tho entertainment
to be given by the ladies of the Irish Relief
Association have been completed. The Par.
nell reception committee, which holds It's next
meeting on Sunday, February l. ut 4 o'clock
p. M. Mt Cosmopolitan Hail. has charge Of tho
matter at the request of tho ladies', and will
appoint necessary ushers and members Of the
floor aud reception committees, by details
from the Irish societies. Valuable prizes will
be given away, of which n pair of elegant
gold bracelets In handsome case and gilt.
bronze clock with case and stand arc on ex-
hibition at Goldsmitll's OH the Avenue. A
new feature in such entertainments Is tho
winning of ones own portrait in oil and in an
elaborate and costly frame. Tho lattor can be
seen at Mr.. Williams store OH + street, oppo-
site Masonic Temple, and is the gift of Mrs.
Sheridan, and Miss Il. O'Rourkc has presented
rich Irish lace handkerchief Other ladies
have mnde presents Of more or less value.
The proceeds of the entertainment will be
handed to Mr.. Parnel as previously an
nounced. The statement circulated by few
people that Mr.. Parnell cannot be present at
the entertainment is utterly baseless. His
Washington arrangements remain unchanged,
and he will assuredly be present. Full details
of the entertainment given by the ladies will
appear in tho advertising columns of future
issue.
Troy's Reception OF Mr.. Parnen.
Troy, N. Y, Jan 29.-Mr. Parnell was given
very cordial reception here tonight Over
~, 900 was received.
An Explanation from Mr.. ParnelI in Ordor
DUBLIN, Jan. 2s, 1880.
TO the Editors Of the United States and Canada ::
The statement reported in an Irish news
paper to have been made at u meeting at
Buffalo, N. " on Sunday, that defauters
IN the payment of rent are excluded from
Mansion House relief, was considered ut
committee desires to say that this statement,
If made is totally without foundation, and
II is impossible to conceive how 10 could have
been uttered. Roal distress is the only con-
dition for obtaining assistance from this COM
mittee; 1t acts exclusively through the local
organizations, which include clergymen and
representative laymen of all demon nations
and opinions, rendering impossible the alleged
distinction between sufferers. This COM
mittce meets three times weekly, and
Is composed of representative men of
all shades Of opinions, whose sole anx-
ioty is to keep their fcllow-countrymen from
perishing Of hunger. Tho meetings of this
committee are open to tho press. Also, with
reference to statement alleged to have been
made at Rochester, N. Y, it's hardly necessary
to say that no individual newspaper was priyy
to the organization of this fund.- and that IL is
utterly Incorrect to say that any outsiders
paid for the kilograms sent by this committee.
The first telegram tho committee itself paid
for. Subsequent kilograms land this one) were
sent free through tho New York Associated
Press by the generosity of the Anglo.Ameri-
can Telegraph Company. This committee has
dispensed already over 10000 for the relief
of urgent cases.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
The Fertilization Approximation Bill.

The Senate Committee on Appropriations, at
n special meeting yesterday afternoon. re-
opened their former action in regard TO the
Fertilization appropriation bill, aud finally
decided to report the bill back to the Senate
to-day, with recommendation that the
amount granted by the House for the arma-
ment Of sca.coast Notifications, viz, 1925 900,
be increased 10 $4O0, 900
The committee will aIso recommend an In
crease of $4,000 in the House item of $lO0, 900
for the preservation and repair of fOrtilca-
tions No change is made in the item Of $780,
600 for torpedoes.
The terms of the provision for tho arma-
ment of Notifications are amended by the
Senate COMMITTEES so rs to include not only
the conversion of smooth-bores into rifled
ordnance, but also, specifically, tho nianursc-
ture of -four improved breeOh-loadng ri1cd
guns OF 12.nch calibre"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29

The total mortality in the District of Colum.
bia for the woek ending Saturday, january "a,
1850, was 10, or at the rate of 2325 per 1000
per Rnnum, of these deccdonts % were
white males, 13 white females, Is colored
males and 10 colored females, showing an
annual dodtl-rate OF l770 per 900 for the
white, and 3436 for thcCoiored population The
deaths by classes were rs follows: Zymolc
s; constitutional, Is; local. IS; developmenlal,
8, and violence, 4. From phthisis pulmonalis,
or consumption, thorO wero 22 deaths; pneu-
monia and diseases Of the nervous system, g
each; bronchitis, congressional the lungs, small
poX, malaral ielor and drowning each, and
/ each from typhoid foyer, oryspess and
cancer. OF the deaths 10 occurred in Wash.
ugton, 6 in Georgetown, in the county
aud II in the hospitals, Forty of the de.
cedents were natives Of the District. 80 of
other parts Of tho Uniled States and of
foreign countries. Fifteen white aud II col.
ored were under years Of age; white and
/ colOred 60 years aud over The greatest
mortality 10 deaths occurred on tIc 2lst inst
the least % denths) on the l0;h inst Thore
wero SO births reported--2S white males,
81 white females, 10 colored males aud II col.
Orod females, showing an annual birth of
26.01 per 1909 for the whto and 20 for the
colurod population. Marriages reported, 25-
whto, Is; colored, :. SuI.births, white,
B; Colored, 3, and one too far decumposod to
determine tho color.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
IL STEINER BURNED.
Lives Eight of the Crew Lost.

NEW York, Jan. 2s-A New Orleans
special gives the following particulars of the
burning of the steamer Charmer belonging to
the New Orleans & Red River Transportation
Company, on Sunday last, five miles above the
mouth of the Atchalalagar The boat was
valued ut S35, 600, and was insured i'm Cincin-
natl for $4,000. Tho steamer, at the time of
the accident, had on board cargo of 2,1O5
bales of cotton, sixty barrels of molasses with
Il lot of suudTies, all of which were DESTROYED
Tho fire was at first perceived in tho bursting
out of flames beneath the second tier of cot.
ton, and III "A moment after the whole boat was
one sheet Of flame Although the steamer was
fitted out with all the appliances necessary
for safety in timo of disaster, the speed of the
fire was 30 rapid that there was no time al.
lowed to apply them. The pilot on duty at
the time the accident occurred stood ut his
post and headed the boat for the shore But
for his GOODNESS and bravery tho loss of life
would have been very great--there being l04
persons aboard. When the boat neared the
Shore the planks were mediately showed
out, yot, such was the heat of tho fro and the
haste Of those aboard to save themselves, that
many jumped into the water aud few of
these fortunately succeeded in reaching the
shore in safety. Two passengers were badly
hurt by falling in the staging, in the desperate
efforts they made TO save their lives. All the
passengers, among whom was one lady, were
saved, The lost were William Miller, cabin
boy; David Morgan, pantry-man; Charles John
son and John Johnson, cooks; Mary Flowers
and Mary Hamilton, chambermads; William
Cummins, fireman, and one Toustnbout name
unknown-Oight persons in all. A portion of
the valuable letters were saved, but the boat
lost all her money aud books Ono of the
ohambermaids who were lost went back to save
$50 which she had left in her room, and was
seen no more. The value OF the cargo of the
il.iated boat is put down Mt $780, 0000-all GOV.
cred by insurance in various companies here.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29

In the House during the morning hour tho
Senate bill apprOpriutiug $4,000 for the pur-
chase of new site for the United States
Naval Observatory was taken from the Speak
ers table and passed, aud Mr.. Brewer presented
the Supervising Architect OF the Treasury
Department for information rs to the num-
Dor of public buildings now in process of
erection or which may have been completed
within the last three years, and the reasons
why such buildings have cost or will cost
more than the amount limited by law.
Mr.. Young, Of TonnCssee, introduced a
bill, which was passed, granting II pension to
tho widow of Lieutenant Hiram H. Benner,
who died of yellow fever during tho epidemic
two years ago. Mr.. Young paid high tribute
to his character, and said his deeds would
live rs long as history should exist.
Mr.. Cook, from the Committee on Postotl otlices
and Post Roads, again reported his bill dcclar-
ing all public roads and highways post routes
Mr. Cameron and Mr., Blount objected to the
bill, aud argued against it at some length on
account OF the power it gave tho Postmaster
General over the Star service about which
there was now controversy.
An attempt TO get vote on the bill was,
however, defeated, as there was no quorum
present, and the morning hour having expired
while tho bill was pending, the House went
into the Committee OF the Whole on the report
of tho Committee on Rules. Aftor Il debate Of
an hour or more, the House at 3 o'clock took
up tho resolutions of respect TO the late Sem
ator Chandler, which, after eulOgistic speeches,
were adopted, and the House adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
The Star Route service Sustained.

The House yesterday Indicated on test
vote, what its action would probably he on the
Star Service deficiency. Tho question came
up on the bill reported from the Committee on
Postoitices and Post-rOads to make all public
highways of the country posL-roads. Mr..
Blount Of Georgia, forced the issue on the
Star Service by antagonizng the bill under
consideration, ON the ground that it conferred
unlimited power ON the PostmNster.G General,
and he illustrated his case by pointing to the
deficiency in the present Star Service The
committee bill was defended by Represents
lives Money, Cook aud Dibbrell. Alter somo
little debate it was moved TO recommit and
Mr.. Cook moved the previous question. This
was the signal for friends Of the Star Service
TO come 10 the front, and they did SO. on vote
by tellers, scoring So to the Blount strength
of a. While not a perfectly accurate test
vote on this important measure, it is enough
so as to indicate that the House will sustain
General Brady and vote the deficiency on the
Star Service by a large majority.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH.


occupied by DR.. LorIng. Tho case Of Curtin
against Yokum, of the Twentieth Pennsylva-
mia district, was submitted to the ull commit
tee by the subcommittee, two reports being
made the minority report in favor Of dcclar.
ing the election void and sending It back for
new election and the minority report in
favor of Y0kum, the sitting member. The
committee will meet to-day to decide which
report it will adopt. 1t is evident from the
manner In which tho committee is treating
these contested election cases that the Demo
Gratis intend TO mature the pending cases up
to the point of final decision, aud then post
pone them until next winter whom the Presi-
dental election will have been held aid they
bcrs IL is necessary to unseat for partisan pur.
noses provided the election should be thrown
into the House.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
Committee WORK Yesterday.

The House Committee on Coinage, Weights
and Measures yesterday agreed to report favor,
ably Mr.. Warmers bill providing for the free
coinage Of gold and silver and the issuing of
certificates on deposits Of gold aud silver bul.
lion. The measure provides that any such
certificates shall be a legal tender for all pur.
posos Tho bill also prohibits any further
issue Of National.bank notes. This bill will
be presented at the earliest opportunity, and
Mr.. Warner expects it TO provoke Il spirited
financial discussion.
The Committee on Ways and Means con-
tinued the hearing Of those interested in the
modification Of tho tariff upon sugar. Mr.
Searlrs, Mr.. NINCkey aud Mr., Kuowlton, of
Now York, spoke upon the diitrrcnt phases of
the controversy, From the arguments so far
presented il is evident that the old dIGergnces
between the importers and rchners, which do.
loated action upon the bill during tho closing
session of the Forty.ffJh Congress- have not
been reconCiled,
The House Appropriations Committee failed
to complete the Indian appropriation bill, but
expect to be ready TO report 1t to-day. The
Star route investigation will probably DO re.
sumcd tomorrow
Tho House Committee on Railways and
Canals at their meeting adopted the report of
the subcommittee in favor OF the bill " to aid
the construction of railroad from san An
tonia, Texas, to Laredo on the Rio Grande."
The bill was ordered to be iayoribly reported
to the House with the request that 1t be re-
committed for further consideration.
The Senate Committee Of Privileges and
Elections examined two witnesses, Mr., A. A.
Thomas and Daniel b. Anthony, In the Iugalls
case, but nothing Of importance was ELECTED.
This virtually closed the evidence in the case,
aud the committee decided to allow counsel
ON both sides one week to prepare written
arguments which are to be submitted to the
committee next Wednesday,
A subcommittee OF the House committee
has reported to the full committee bill cre-
atmg the Office of Secretary of Agriculture,
who is to be q Cabinet officer,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
A Texas Tragedy,

GALVESTON, Jan, 2S-A special dispatch to
the Nelcs from Sherman says "a party of
drunken rOughs, while creating n disturbance
in "a bagno here, were ordered to leave by City
Marshal Ball. ALI johnson refused to go,
when Ball forcibly elected him. When out.
side, Johnson drew pistol and shot Ball In
the breast, inflcting Il probably fatal wound
Ball then seized Johnson's pistol, and drawing
his own weapon, shot Johnson dead. John.
sons brother and several other roughs shot as
Ball. ono shot cutting the skin of his faco aud
the powder burning his eyebrows and blind
ing him. Ball lies in II critical condition.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
The Suau-PoX.

No new cases Of SMALLPOX were reported
yesterday. The records OF tho Health Office
show that six cases were reported last week
aud two deaths, One case was taken to the
hospital. OF the six cases reported four were
yRrioloid, one WAS distinct smallpox and tho
other was hemorrhagc, During the week
five persons worO discharged from quarantine.
Ou the 2ith instant there were fifteen cases
in the hospital, Of which thirteen were con-
vacsccnt, The other two We're reported as
doing us well as could DO expected, This
week the disease is assuming 4 more formid-
able appearance. Eight cases have been re-
ported,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
Pleasant Presentation Ceremony.

of the United States ship Trenton arrived In
this city this afternoon with picture of tho
ship painted in Naples by an eminent artist,
aud presented ii TO tho city II was received
by Mayor Rice in a few remarks who was
followed by others, When this ship was
named Trenton the citizens here presented
tho crew with u library, aud hence this re-
turn. The crew was handsomely entertained.
The picture is i've aud a-half by six and a.h,Sl
feet
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
Another I,mntIe Asylum Murder.

New YORK, Jan. 2S.--Coroner Ellinger was
to-day Informed that Maria Ohder, an Inmate
of the lunutic asylum on Blackwells Island,
had been murdered by another patient, named
Julia Christ. 1t appears that the two women
had occupied the same cell for several months
past At late hour on the night Of the oath
instant thoy quarreled, and during the fight
which ensued Julia beat her companion on tho
head with piece Of wood aud fractured her
skull. Maria died this morning and her body
has been removed to tho morgue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29

WAREHAM, MASS, Jan 28.-Oharles F.
freeman, the Pocassot fauautc, will bo ar
raigned for trial before Judge Morton, of the
Supreme court tomorrow morning. Wit
nessos started for Barnstable tonight, who
1t is said, arc to help to establish tho fact oI
the insanity of Freeman. A number Of med
ical experts have already arrived. The gen'
eral feeling s that tho oaso will ond by sending
Freeman to the insane asylum.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
An Aged Woman Burned To Death.

HALIFAX, Jan. 2s,-Mrs, Joseph Epholen,
a widow, aged sevcnty-elght years, was burned
TO death yesterday whio alone in her house
at Little Raven. Yarmouth county. 1t Is sup
posed that hor clothing became ignited while
sho was attempting to light fire.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
The Cuban Abolition BllIs.

HAVANA, jan. 2S.-The news received hero
from the Minister of Colonies that Congress
had voted the law for the abolition of slavery
contains an addition which modles tho news
in relation TO the same received here. 1t
adds that mixed commission will be ap.
pointed, aud this indicates that tho project
voted by tho Cortos is not indentioal with tho
one approved by the Senate, in which case
il is necessary to appoint committee of con.
the project. Only after this mutual agree.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
An ItaliairPalirone Sentenced.

New YORK, Jan. 2s.-Antonio Giovanni
Ancarola, an Italian padrone, who was tried
and convicted in the United States court for
invegling seven boys from Italy with intent
TO hold them in involuntary srrvitude for bog-
ging and playing on musical instruments, WAS
sentenced to-day by Judge Benedict to five
years Imprisonment in the Albany peniten-
tary. This is the first trial aud conviction
had under the Padroue act. and the full PEN
atty is fifteen years Imprisonment.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
A conI.on nnsln I'm Enrone.

BERLIN, Jan. 2s.-Tho borings in tho Hau-
over petroleum region ARE now sixty feet
doop, aud the existence of basin as large and
rich as the ono in Pennsylvania is regarded as
beyond a doubt by mining experts. The
deepest borings already yield 400 weight of
oil per well daily and as the oil is becoming
moro and more inAJmmable as tho bore ap.
proaohes the basin the discovery of European
Pennsylvania may be pronounced impending
Tho borings are exclusively in tho hands of
Hamburg and Bremen firms engaged in She
American trade.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29

CINCINNATI, Jan. 2s.-A dispatch TO the
Enquirer from Carrollton, Ohio, states that
Henry Hays a coal digger, shot aud Instantly
killed William Mcdaniel on the street this
afternoon. The ball entered half an inch
above McDaniel's left oye, forcing it out upon
his cheek. Ill.feelng on account of woman
had existed between the parties for some time.
HAYS was promptly lodged in Jail.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29

an exciting strife for the position of Depart
ment Commander, General Graham, of New
York, General McQuade, of Utica, aud Private
L. Coo Young, Of Binghamton being the con-
testants. The election will be held either this
afternoon or tomorrow morning.
Pennsylvania's Veterans.
READING, Pa, Jan. 2S--The annual en-
campment Of the G. A. X. was held in the
Grand Opera-House in this city to-day. Gov.
eror Hoyt, Secretary of Internal Affairs
Dunkel and Adiutant- General Latta arrived
about o'clock p. nj. The Governor addressed
the encampment briefly, aftor which au ad-
journmont was had until 2:30 p. m. Tho en-
campment was held with closed doors aud will
hold two sessions each day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29

NASHVILLE, TENN, Jan. 2s-The bankers
of Tennessee formed an organization to-day by
the election of James Whitworth rs president;
II. S. Davis, vlce.presideut; Edgar Jones,
treasurer John p Williams, secretary, aud
John Kirknsn, A. w. Brock way w. z. Ingram,
NJ J. Keith aud W. N. Daughty as the exc.
cutivo COUP They propose memOralzng
Congress f yeduction Of taxes OH deposits
and aboliti the stamp duty on checks.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
Preparing for Princess LonIso's Reception

OTTAWA, ONT, Jan. 2S.--His Excclency
and suite leave for Halifax at o'clock to-day
TO meet Her Royal Highness Princess Louise.
The Sarmatian will be met by the Bellcrophon,
Northampton and Baochantc, under command
of Sir Edward nglefcld. Princes Albert,
Victor and George Frederick are on board.
There will be number of vessels of the West
India fleet present to take part in the recep-
ton, which is expected to bo grander than on
the first arrival of the Princess
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
Raid ON Kentucky MooushIners.

Commissioner Raum yesterday receive ed the
following telegram from tho collector of in
ternal revenue at Lancaster, Ky: Deputy
Collectors Burnside, Price and Mckee, with a
posse, seized in Laurel Clay aud Jackson
counties twelve Illicit distllcrfs, destroyed
eight copper stills aud 5000 gallons of beer
seized five barrels of whisky and arrested six
illicit dstillers, who are held under bonds"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
Supposed Suicide from Insanity.

HALIFAX N. s., Jan. 2s.-County Councillor
Donovan, Of Ingonish, Victoria county c. b.,
who has been missing for tho past two
days, was found dead this morning in the
woods four miles from Baddook. lie is sup.
posed to have committed suicide by hanging
while temporarily insane.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29

New YORK, Jan. CSC. w. Ellis, a young
States authorities in Cleveland, Ohio, charged
with taking two letters from the mail ad-
dressed to the Rubber Paint Company, was
discharged by Commissioner Osborn tho dis
trct attorney failing TO produce any witnesses
To snbstantiate the charge.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 25.-The president aud
secretary of tho Colored Mems Protective
Uuon sent a protest this evening against
Plnchback's appointment as naval officer The
State Republican committee also protest against
Pinchback and request delay until the4rivaL
of Chairman Dumont, who left to-day with
Colonel Badger aud ex-stato Senator Burch
for Washington.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
New Union Depot.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 2s.-The Little Miami
and Louisville Short Line Railroad Companies
will unite In buildinga monster new passenger
depot at the southeast corner of Pearl and
Butler streets. The location is several squares
nearer the centre Of tho city than the present
depot, and is much moro accessible. Ii is un.
derstood that work upon the structure will
begin Mt once
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
Chess Organization Reformed.

NEW York, Jan. 25.-The fifth international
chess congress mot tonight aud merged itself
into the National Chess Association. The fol-
lowing officers were elected President, Col
onel John r. Fellows; secretary and treasurer,
Mossrs. Allen and Bugless. A code of rules
governing the game was thon adopted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29

HAVANA, Jan. o. General Grant and party
attended the American circus last night aud
left for Vuelta AbJo this morning. They
will probably return to Havana on Saturday
The King has returned thanks to General
Grant for his dispatch of congratulations upon
the occasion of his patron saints day. II is
said that General Grant will not go to Mica
ragua.
A number of slight shocks Of earthquake
were felt in the Vuelta Abajo yesterday.