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National Republican., 1880-05-22
A Pleasant Temperance Evening.

One Of the moA agreeable Of tho many pleasant
meetings Of Equal Division No. 5, s. OF T., was held
last evening at It's hail on Ninth street. Amer tho
Of several well known gentlemen the
private work Of tho division Was suspended and a
Among those Who pnlticipGtcd 10 The evident
satisfaction Of the audience we're Mrs, :. H. Jecko
aud the Misses DomCr in songs, Miss FlOronco
Leach and Miss Florence Sullivan in readings,
and the following named gentlemen, all nf them
members OF Equal DiyiGion: Mcssrs Ed, J. Whip
pie h. r. SeibOld j, |. Parkhurst, Harry c. Pearson
and samuel II. Hurdle These gentlemen insoloS.
duets and Quintcttes assisted in adding % tho en-
ioyment OF all, Dr. J, g. stephenson aud Goiors1
iIaywnrd delivered Interesting addresses. II u tho
intention of Equal Division TO continue these So
Cill meetings every alternate (EridGy) evening. A
resolution was adopted last evening returning
thonks To Bishop pincknoy TOR his discourse an tho
10th instant on the religious mcdtal and social
bearings of the temperance queseon.
National Republican., 1880-05-22

ported allowed by the accounting officers Of the
treasury department was taken up amended ana
passed.
The senate bill for the relief Of John y. DeGrees
was taken from the speakers table aud passed
Mr.. Cox, of New York, chairman OF the commit
tee on foreign affairs, reported back the resolution
calling on the president for information in regard
to the expulsion Of IsraeliCs who are citizens of
the United States from 81. Petersburg by the Rus
sian government Adopted
he house then, as the regular order proceeded
to the consideration Of the bills reported Thursday
from the committee Of the whole relative TO the
public lands. ......
The various bills agreed to in committee of the
whole were pissed by the house, and the speaker
then proceeded to call committees for reports oi
private nature.
A number Of private bills were reported during
the morning hour and placed OH the calendar.
Tho house at the expiration of the morning hour
went Into committee of the whole on the private
calendar ono pension bill was fayorably acted
on and reported 10 tho house.
Mr. Blount, from the committee on npproprin-
tons, reported the sundry civil appropriation bill
which was ordered to be printed and recommtted
Mr. Mills made q motion TO recOmmit tho bill
with instructions TO report appropriations for all
public buildings for tho CONSTRUCTION OF which
bills hnd been reported to the house or had come
from tho senate.
The motion, after considerable discussion, was
ruled out of order, ond the bill ordered printed
and rcCOmmiltcd.
The house then adjourned.
National Republican., 1880-05-22
The National Legislature.

Both houses Of congress met yesterday nt II a. m.
Mr. Cockrell reported TO the senate the bill max.
ing appropriations to pay the awards of the court
of clOims and Ii was placed on the calendar.
on motion of Mr. Bayard the senate by party
vote set aside the calendar and took up the bill 10
regulate the pay and appointment of deputy mar
shals. number of amendments prepared by re-
publican members were rejected by party vote.
Mr.. Mcmillan offered an amendment providing
that United States marshalS, for whom these depu-
ties we.e appointed by the courts, should not bG
held responsible for their acts, which was accepted
by Mr. Bayard and agreed to by the senate The
bill was then passod-yeas, 2S nays II.
ON motion OF Mr. Morgan, the bill TO provide n
rule for counting the electoral vote was taken up,
but Mr. Morgan yielded 10 Mr.. Davis OF West Vir-
Mr. lloar objected, and urged that the Sp0lOrl-
Kellogg case should be restored 10 its place as the
unfinished business.
Mr.. DAVIS then made formal motion TO set aside
all prior orders and consider the appropriation
bill, which was carried.
The bill was considered and passed substantially
as II came from the committee, with the amounts
for salaries for senate employees which were cut
down by the house, restored by the senate.
MIR. Morgan again brought his resolution before
the senate by motion to postpone all prior orders
for It's consideration.
Mr. Conklng said he knew and felt the import.
anCo OF proper rule for counting the electoral
vote but he felt that no rule should have prefer
ence to the consideration and determination
which had been before the senate so long and had
dragged along In the manner the Louisiana case
had. lie apprehonded and had a strong iSclina-
tion TO believe that the majority would not pass
upon the Kellogg case, II there was an adjourn
ment anywhere near the tilno which had boon IN
dicated by tho house. To vote now not to go on
with that case amounted to It's postponement 10 be
brought up, perhaps at another session,
Mr. Morgail's motion was agreed 10 by party
yote--yeas, 25; nays, H.
Mr. Morgan then yielded to AIr, Harris for mo-
tlon for an executive session. which was agreed 10
ana ailer few minutes IN executive session tbs
senate adjourned.
In the house the senate bill 10 furnish bronze
statue of General Daniel Morgan to tho Cowpeni
centennial committee of Spartansburg, $. c., was
on motion OF Mr., Evans taken from the table Gnd
passed.
on motion OF Mr.. Bright, the bill making an ap-
preparation for the payment of certain claims 10
National Republican., 1880-05-22
Alnbnmn a unIt for Grnnt.

SELMA, Ala. May 2l,--The republican state con-
Tentlon to-day passed the following resolutops
by o voto of ll3 to IS
"Reso,red, That the choce'of the republicans Of
Alabama for president OF the United States Is the
llustliouS soldier, patriot and statesman U. s..
Grant that tho delegates from the state TO tie Chi
Iago convention are hereby instructed and SOL
emnly pledged to cast the whole vote Of tho state
In that convention for U, s.. Grant SO long as the
majority of the delegation shall decide that there is
u reasonable probability his nomination.
'RGS0ired That all those who may hereafter be
declared elected as delegates TO The Chicago con-
ton shall give pledge to abide by the foregoing
So then majority Of the delegates so pledged
shall cast the whole vote Of The state In the conyen
ton"
Tho proceedings were stormy and exciting. The
convention elected the following dClegatcs'at-
large: George Turner (white), B, $. Turner
(colored) J. H. Thomaston (colored) and q, II.
braxl0n leolorell ell strong Grant mon.
National Republican., 1880-05-22
Deaths of Prominent Mon.

PARIS, May 2l.--.Gcneral GaulOrd has commit
ted suicide.
LONDON. May 22.--Dayid Thomas Ansted, the
eminent scientific writer Is dead.
LONDON. May 2l-Prince Eugene Dc Ligne, the
eminent Belgian statesman, Is dead.
HARGIsDURG, PA. May 2l.-Malor David p. Han.
cock, Of the second infantry died hero this morn
ing. Ho had beon residing here for year past on
sick leave
NEW ORLEANS, May 2I.-Colonel Thomas p IIar.
dec, chief state engineer, died here to-day. lie
was formerly state engineer of Mississippi, and
during the war ho was licu:enHnt-coloncl of en-
ginecrs on the staff of General Johnston. He was
also engineer in the office of the United States
yellow fever commissioner and ylco-prcsidout OF
the soeety of American CiYll EnRineels.
National Republican., 1880-05-22
Inspection of the Phllndolphia slint.

PHILADELPHIA, May 2l.-This morning the con-
gressional subcommittee on coinage, weights and
measures, appointed to inspect the United States
mint in this city, isited the institution and under
superintendent of tho mint, thoroughly inspected
The interior arrangements and the workings of tho
establishment Hon. Alexander H. stephens, chair.
man of the committee was with his colleagues,
and was wheeled from room 10 room. After n
thorough inspection Of tic boilers etc. In tho base
mcnt tho deposit, assay, refining, cleaning melt
ing rolling stamping, milling, coinage, adjusting
and other departments, tho committee rested for q
while and Wero then driven to Belmont, whore
they dined The rest Of tho afternoon was spent
in Il drive through the park, The committee left
on tho d O'cuok train this oYoning for Washington
National Republican., 1880-05-22
YictorIn,s Wand Arnin.

BAN FRANCISCO. May 2l,-A dispatch from Tucson,
Arizona, says dispatch from Captains Tuppa And
Kramer states that they ran Yictorio's band into
New Mexico, captured twenty horses, parted with
in FIVE miles Of tho head Of General Hatch's column
aud followed tho trail beyond the ilnc toward the
Rio 0mnde. General lla;ch's troops were placed
on the trail The Arizona troops having exhausted
their r0tons and broken many Of their horses
down turned the trail over 10 General Hatch, in
whose department. these Indians are now goiDg to-
ward thg Mescuoro agency.
National Republican., 1880-05-22
Fresh Afghan combinations.

LONDON, May Y.-Tho Nous Lahore dispatch
says: A new combination has been formed at
Ghuzna under Mahomed Jan. Several WardalI
head men have joined it, Four thousand Shin
warts were defeated the Goth instant with loss
of 100 killed. Tho British casualties trifling.
Twenty-eight shops in Cabul have been destroyed
by gunpowdcr explosion. Native messengers
have reached Cabul with reports that largo mum.
borS OF the enemy have been collected between
Shekabad and GhuZnCc.
National Republican., 1880-05-22
The competitors entitled to places on tho team
making the best scores in two OF the three compo-
titiOnS are fNllnMS with tnLnl Rcnrns mnle.
At meeting Of the comnetitors this oY!

At a meeting of the competitors this evening the
following mon were selected as the team proper !:
w. Milton Farrow. II. +. Clark, S, l. Scott, Homer
Fisher Ransom RathboDe, j. f. Brown, w. II.
tions under which tho men are to go to Ireland
were signed by all. AS Mr. Garrish has given assur.
permit, and l.. C. Bruce will go If ho can get away
from his business; invitations will be extended to
them. Further competition In Ireland will deter
mine who will be the team and reserves. A match
will also be shot with the British team If an official
challenge is given. The team will sail for Europe
on Juuc g.
National Republican., 1880-05-22
Tho Reading oonpau,'s Fallu. E.

PHIIADRlpHIA, May 2l.-Prssident Gowsn makes
the following announcement:
"Tho Philadelphia & Reading Railroad COM
pany and Philadelphia 4 Reading Coal and Iron
company have bccn compelled TO suspend pay
meuts. The mauagoS will take immediate meas
urcs 10 protect iU,Got the property Of both compA-
mics ana continue the business FoI this purpose
the daily revenues Will be applied, - for Us re-
quircd, tn the payment OF wages and supplies. BY
order Of the board OF managers
"FRASHLIN Il. GoSgN, President"
POTrsyILIg y, Pa, May 22.-Sepor.s from AL pin
clpai pona In the coal re, oH state that the feeling
The miners yiee h as a good thing fsr both tfe
railroad and themselves In business circles tho
only fear Is that the credit Of TIE iron ms7,lfao-
lag companies, may be impaired. All view the
suspension as temporary,
National Republican., 1880-05-22
The Louisyiiio Rnccs.

LOUISVILLE. KY, May A.-Fourth days race
The weather was wet aud the track heavy. First
event, selling race for purse Of $3.50 one and cne-
eighth niles Matagorda first, Little Rob second,
Emma Cooper third. Time, 2:07H. Second race
Louisville cup ail agos, two and one-fourth miles:
Voliurno first, Blue Eyes second, Cammio Il. third.
Time, 1901. Third race, Gait house handicap
one and a.half miles: Miss Hardaway first, Ty-
phoon second, Bancroft third Time, 2iOl4. Fourth
race, association purse $780, for two-year- -olds
three-fourhs OF q mile: Volague first, Bride Cake
second. Pattie third. Time. l:224.
National Republican., 1880-05-22
Tho NIIssinp AtaIanta.

LONDON, May 22.-The Netcs dispatch from Ply
mouth says portion of o vessels stern. sup
posed to belong to the MISSING training ship Ata-
lante, has been picked up on the Irish coast and
handed over 10 the admiralty.
National Republican., 1880-05-22
ApLsCRIlrINArINQ JURoR.
One Who Sought to Protect Witness from
Cross ss-EEamluatIon,

There was a sensation In tho criminal court yes
terday that created considerable excitement for the
time being, Robert Randolph, oolorod, was on
trial charged with committing a rape upon Kate
Chamberlain, coored on the night ofMay T. while
she was attending party at tho Van Ness garden,
foot Of Seventeenth street. Last Thursday the pros
National Republican., 1880-05-22
bureau card Denied

LITTLE Rock ARK, May 2l.-The city newspa-
pers publish telegram dated Trinidad, Col, May
20, from ex-senator Dorsey, in which he denies
making the statement that eleven of the twelve
Arkansas delegates to Chicago will ignore in
structions and vote for Blaine. He says he has
not seen or talked with any newspaper men or
other person on this subject since tho Arkansas
convention
National Republican., 1880-05-22
INNINGa.

Earned runs-NRtionals, 8; BOlt!mores, |.
Two-bGSe hits--McClellan, Powell and Rich
mOnd
Thrce-bas hit-RiChmond.
First base on errurs-Nationals, g. B0ltimcres ..
Basc on called bals-Snyder.
Double PlGy-POwelL
Balls cailed-On Lynch, O.: on CrItchley, no.
strikes callcl-OT Lynch, ~ oil Critci' icy, 10.
Time OF game, one hour aud htty.thIee minutes,
UmpHo-Mr, Eben kipp,
Those same clubs win play again this afternoon
at 33J o'clock, aud Rs uay arc very evenly matched
another interesting game may be expected.
OTHER GAMES.
PRINCETON, N. j., May 2l-liarYards, G; Prince.
tSf uniyersitys H.
Bosros. May 2l-DoslaR5, 4; Proyldences, ".
ALBASY, y. y, May 2l,-WorccsteTs s; AlhSnys,
7-twelYo innings
Upu4, n. Y, May 2l,-Hami!.oa College o.
Rochester Uniycrslys.l, !,
National Republican., 1880-05-22
A Wife NIurdercr.

ALBANY May H.-wiliam Mcneil stabbed his
wife three times with shoemakers knife to-day
and killed her. He was arrested, and says no also
intended to kill Frenchman with whom his wife
was living, but he was concealed in closet,
National Republican., 1880-05-22
A Postmaster in Trouble.

FLUSHING, N. Y. May 21.-An investigation is
now being made into the affairs of Postmaster
william G. Wagner. Of College point In conse-
quenco Of the alleged detention of registered
letters. Mr. Wagner hos resigned.
National Republican., 1880-05-22
California n Unit for Trden.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, May 21.--Tho democratic
state convention this morning elected delegates to
Cincinnati. The delegation was uninstructed, but
directed TO vote as q unit They stand Tildon, s.
Thurman, 2; Seymour, ], and Field l.
National Republican., 1880-05-22
Handsome Donation to Dartmouth

HANOVER, N. H., May 2l.-Mr Henry Winkley
of Philadelphia, has just sent check for s. 900 to
be added 20 the permanent funds of Dartmouth
college This is III addition to the sum of 5000
recently given by him TO the Daniel Webster pro-
fnganrShin
National Republican., 1880-05-22
Nitro-GIyoerino DIscovsreI.

BUFFALO, N, Y, Mny 2l.-A large quantity OF
itro.glycerne has been discovered IN the freight
house OF the New York Central railroad. Tho
agent refuses 10 remove 1t unlcss the city insures
tile road against accident. The parties concerned
will be prosecuted for misdemeanors
National Republican., 1880-05-22
-
Louisiana Schools to be Closed.

New ORLEANS, May 2l--rhe funds derived from
city aud state appropriations boiug insufficient to
meet the expenses Of the schools as now organized
during twelve months of the year. tho board has
resolved 10 close the public schools from June so
to October !, oil employees 10 he dismissed from
July 81 also the following, indicating doubt us to
the date of reopcnng THAT the teachers now eln.
ployed in the schools must necessarily be regarded
by this board on and after Juno 81 teachers un.
assigned to duty, without pay, until such time as
may bO determined upon for the reopening of the
National Republican., 1880-05-22
IheLondon nill,ard Match

LONDON, May 22.-M. Vignaux defeated Mr..
Bennett In Two games of billiards last night Ben
nett scored 575 in the first match and only IS in
the second,
National Republican., 1880-05-22
Strike TO Control the Oyerseer.

PROVIDENCE II. l., May 2l.-Fiye hundred ani
sixty weavers in the Manvillc mill havo been on q
strike for several days not for wages. but to COM
pei the discharge of the oyerseor and second hand
Yesterday being pay day posse OF Providence
police were sent for to repress disorder
National Republican., 1880-05-22
THE TURF.
Fourth Day nt Point breeze.
sUAfNtARIEs.

PHILADELPHIA, May 2i.--Fourth and last day
of h spring trotting meeting at Point Breeze.
Pun Sc $500 for 2:3S class
National Republican., 1880-05-22
A Rnilrond snnntor.

ATLANTA. GA, May Ex-senator Brown IN nj
interview to. day said that o would not resign The
presidency Of the Western & Atlantic RallroGc
camDuuy.
National Republican., 1880-05-22
LABOR MATTERS.
Montreal steyedores ON a strike.

MONTREAL, May 2l.--The steyedorcs employed
by tho Allan line refused to go 10 work this morning
unless their minimum of wages was raised from ff-
toon to twenty cents per hour. Tho men have
ing to their ability in slowing a cargo. At meet
ing last night they resolved to hold out for twenty
cents as the lowest rate. The company has at pres
ent three steamers in port, and any delay in dis
charging them will be o serious loss. The mems 5
proposition Is now under consideration, and the
answers Is expected very soon. There is no appear
ance ut present OF trouble, but the authorities
on the qui Uire. Steyedores TO the number OF sew
eral hundreds are collected near the Aans
wharf.
National Republican., 1880-05-22
Tho su,dry-,,iv,l mi,

Among the items in the sundry-cvil nppropria-
tion bill reported to the house yesterday are the
following of local interest
National Republican., 1880-05-22
The Crcedmoor IRISH Rinc Team.

NEW YORK, May 2l.-Thc competition at Creed
moor to day for places Oh the Irish team resulted
National Republican., 1880-05-22
Reformed Presbyterian synod.
~" MothodIst Protestnnt Conference.

PIr1sBuRG, Pa. May 2l,-Tho annual session of
the general conference of the methodist prot.
estant church began this morning at tho Fifth
avenue church. There were 100 delegates pres
ont. Tho conference was called 10 order by
the appointment Of committees recess was
taken, The sessions will probably continue two
VnpEs
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-05-20

The FLORAL ExHIBfTIoS.-SonlSthing for
RllSeitng 10 Be Proud of.-The floral exhi.
bihon at st. Johns Church, corner Of
Market and Seventeenth streets, Is q most
magnificent affair. There are in the col.
lection in the neighborhood Of FIVE thou.
sand growing plants, from the lofty clean.
der trees to the tiny pansey, daisy or for
get-me-not. The arrangement Is also made
with superior taste, showing the different
species 10 the best advantage by the group.
ing, and giving one an idea as 10 how q
flower garden should be gotten up TO pro-
duce the most pleasing effect with the
plants at ones disposal. In one corner Is
grave, showing the disposition that may
be made OF flowers upon the last resting
places OF departed friends. Three large
rockeries In the rear Of the room are GOV.
central one Is topped with handsome
er, and on the third Is stuffed wildcat,
in life-like position. The last object Is
the property OF Mr.. Louis Soldier, who also
has on exhibition case Of other rare orni-
biological specimens. In the centre OF the
room, in round grass plat, are
the letters IN. II. s." National His
torical Society aud an anchor,
formed with tiny foliage plants; around
this are massed beds OF verbenas, geran-
iums and the like. Among the rare
flowers to be seen is the beautiful dragon
tree" its red foliage browning q straight
stem several feet in height. There are
also several trees OF the species fctg elias.
ticd, or the India rubber tree, their dark,
wax-like foliage making an agreeable con-
trast to the lighter green about them. The
fan palm is represented by several small
specimens, as also the Sage palm. Some
lovely exotic ferns are grouped in one bed,
and in another are several "screw.pines."
We noticed q number OF fine ADDITIONS, or
Towering naples, several thrifty azaleas OF
various species, and q Chinese Hibiscus,
one OF the most brilliant and beautiful
flowers that grows, the bloom o ug a
bright cardinal lily-shaped cup of eIeral
inches in circumference. Some fine Alo-
casias will be taken for Calladiums by
those not familiar with the larger plant.
There are several OF the variety OF Agave,
known as tho century plant, and also oil
the variegated foliaged "Agave Ameri.
cana" OF the same family, a much pretter
plant. Cacti, fuchsias, and other exotics
make up most enhancing display for
those who admire the beauties OF nature.
| A parrot and several other birds added
to the attractions OF the show, with q
picture by Faris, the well known artist OF
this city, entitled Fighting for Home"
and representing fierce combat between
q woodpecker and squirrel, for the pos
session OF hole in tree.
| Among the ornamental work is Tyre oil
cut flowers which equals in beauty any
floral work we ever saw. 1t is from Mr..
Schneider, on the Island, To-day is cut
flower day, and the display promises to
be bewilderingly beautiful. Persons de-
string 10 visit the exhibition should re-
member the hours, from 10 A. NJ. till z p.
N. 1t is impossible to keep open at night
on account Of tho injurious effect Of the
burning gas upon the plants.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-05-20
iMPRoyING oUR RIVER,

General Herman IIaupi's Plan-Som
Novel Features.
We yesterday talked with an old rive
man who isnoted for his intelligence an,
the attention he gives to any project look
ing to the Improvement OF the branch o
navigation in which he is interested. H
had Just returned from Pittsburgh, wher,
he found the boatmen discussing the brie
recently sent to the Senate Committee OF
Commerce by General Hsupt, in relation
to the improvement OF the navigability o
the Upper Ohio. Our friend thinks It Il
an able paper, and, at his suggestion, w
reproduce the main features Of the sys
TEN proposed, in order that parties inter
ested may form an opinion concerning 1t,
II is strikingly original, and consists In
the application OF three simple hydraulic
expedients.
First-The depth OF water in a river
channel can be Increased by contracting
It's width. Example: In the Ohio river, Al
the shoals near Pittsburgh, the minimum
discharge OF the stream, Il spread uniform.
ly over the whole bed, would give only an
average depth OF 8 inches, but II the chan.
mel were contracted TO 800 feet at such
shoals, which Is a width sufficient for any
navigation in that river, the depth would
be increased TO % inches.
Second-Tbe depth OF water In river
channel may be increased by diminishing
the slope or fall per mile. Example: II
the fall per mile should be'four feet, and
the depth go inches, in q channel 800 feet
wide, the depth would be increased to
2 IS feet by reducing the fall to two feet to
the mile, and this reduction OF slope, as
will be shown, involves very little ex.
Tbird-The depth OF water in chan
mel can be further increased by obstrue-
tions like dams placed at intervals greater
or less, according to the tall. In these
distractions consists the chief popularity
Of the system. They are veritable dams,
40 FAR as concerns the retardation OF the
water discharge, but not dams which OBJ.
struct the navigation or require locks.
THEW commence TO sink by slight in.
cresse Of current, before vessel touches
Them, drop below the bottom during the
lime Of passage, and, after passage, rise
and resume position automatically to re-
lard me flow and prevent loss Of water.
II IA propnsed In stream, like the Ohio,
that the intervals between these dams or
wickets should correspond to falls Of one
fool and they will be required only in the
upper portions OF the channel, where the
supply Of water Is minimum