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National Republican., 1880-08-09
PERSONAL.

Mr.. GEORGE NJ. BROWN, general agent for
the Rodpath Lyceum bureau, is in Wishing
ton, guest at the ST. james hotel.
DR.. s. A. II. McKIM has gone to Loudon
county, Va, 10 spend weeks vacation. He
will bo at his post again this day week.
REV. JonS HENRY WALTERS, venerable
priest ofthc catholic church, died In Wheel
ing, w. Va, last Tuesday. lie was q native of
Montgomery county, Nd, and ordained n
priest August 10, 1868.
A PRIVATE letter from Bedford Alum
Springs, Va, says; "Amsng tho many beau
tiful southern women visiting this fashionable
and attractive resort Mrs. Harry Clarke OF
Washington, ID. c., 10 esteemed the most boau-
tiiul, as she is the most fascinating aud agree
ablo."
The president has just appointed Mr.. John
Walker Mauty, jr., for some years associated
with the banking house of Messrs. Middleton
81 Co., notary public for the District Of Colum-
bia Mr.. Maury will continue his services
with tho above firm in connection with his
new duties
The appearance OF the names Of Goneral @.
Polaviga, Colonel II. Ceveor aud Dob. Avino,
three officers Of the Spanish army, on the reg
lister Of the Riggs house Saturday morning
created ripple OF excitement among tho
newspaper mon, who supposed 1t to be the ad-
vance guard OF the Spanish army, or that
their presence had some connection with the
pending Spanish imbroglio. 1t was asccr.
tanned, however, that tho gentlemen came
here merely iu the capacity Of tourists.
On Friday last, at Carrolton, Ky, diod
General William o. Butler, a soldier Of tho
war of 1912 aud of the Mexican war, and tho
candidate for the vice.prcsidency on the
ticket with Lewis Cass in 1Si9 General But
Ter was born in Jessamine county, KY, in
1913, and therefore had reached tho ad-
vanced ago Of eighty.seven years. His an
cestors fought in the revolution, and whom the
war of 1912 broke out he lost no timo in en-
listing in the federal army as u soldier. He
was soon raised TO tho rank OF ensign, and
fought at the battle OF the River Raisin with
General Winchester. Under General Jackson
in The south he attained to the rank Of cap
tain and in 1877 was made colonel. After
tho close Of tho war bo spent several years in
retirement, bat in 1889 he again appeared in
public life as representative in congress
from koutucky, position which he filed for
two terms. During tho Mexican war ho so
| distinguished himself that ho was made
| major-gencral in tho regular army, In fur
| ther recognition of his services congress, on
| March ?, 1917, voted him a sword. aud when
| General Scott was recalled from Mexico Cen
| cral Batter was left In command Of the army,
and announced tho ratification of the treaty
Of peace on May 90, 1915 The same year he
was nominated By the democrats for vice.
president, Lewis Cass being their presidential
candidate. President Pierce teudered him
the governorship OF Nebraska, but he declined
The offer and retired to private life. lie was
tho author of numerous pieces Of poetry, ons
of which, "The Boat Horn" was very popu-
lar. He was a member of the pesco congress
| held in Washington in 1861, which was his
| last recorded appearance in public life.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
RepublIcau Rally at Loosburc.

A republican mass-meeting will be held at
Leosburg, Va, under the auspices of the Gar
field and Arthur club of that place, on Satur.
day afternoon and evening of the 14th inst
at which several speakers of national reputa'
ton will be present and make addresses. In
the afternoon handsome pole will be raised
and ino national flag and Garfield aud
Arthur ensign flung to tho breeze. Two
bands of music have been engaged and a
torchlight procession will occur in the even
ing. Garfield and Arthur clubs from Alexan-
dria. Falls Church, Fairfax Courthouse, Hern-
don aud other towns on the railroad will
attend and take part in the proceedings, also
several republican organizations from Wash
ington. Trains leave Washington for Lees.
burg from tho Sixth-street depot at o'clock
q. M. aud d:20 p. M, and special train will
return FROM Leesburg at about II o'clock
p. IN. Special rates of fare have been secured
For further particulars inquire of the officers
of the National Veteran club aud of the con-
tral republican committee of the District.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
THE LOST ATIL1NT.f.
Tho identity Her rigurc-nead Establish,

The Identity OF Her FiGure-Head lSstabishcu'
NEW YoRK, Aug. S.-A special from st.
Johns, N. f., says; From the telegraphic
correspondence that has taken place within tho
past few days between the secretary Of tho
British admiralty and tho governor of New
foundland tho identity of the fguro.head
brought into St. Johns by the Girl of Devon
with that of the lost training.shp Atslanta
has been established beyond all doubt. The
crucial test was applied IN the question put
by the admiralty, rs the nose of the figure
distinct from the face and Of different ma
?" On receipt OF this telegram an ex-
animation Of the face was made by Com
mander Robinson OF the royal navy and Lieu
tenant Morgan, and it was found on removing
the coat of paint that tho nose was made oi
hard wood and was Joined to the figure, which
Is carved in pinc. This discovery, IL is be-
lieved, settles the matter"
National Republican., 1880-08-09
Affairs OF the Reading Company

PmLADELPHIA, Aug. s.-Mcssrs. Clay and
Dallas, masters, have aled in the oiIico OF the
circuit court of the United States for the
eastern district of Pennsylvania their report
of tho second audit of tho accounts of the re-
coivers of the Philadelphia & Reading Rail.
road company and tho Philadelphia & Reading
Coal & Ir on company. At tho first audit tho
railroad company's balance on hand was
$l51 ,s03.47 and between that date Juno 23)
and July 81 inclusive the receipts have been
2,2S9, ,SSS.73 aud the expenditures $2,349,-
SlOl ,23s.6S. Tho coal aud iron company's
account begins with balance of $40, ,siS.65 on
the 23d Of Juno, and shows receipts of $72I,-
4S665 and expenditures of $711, ,720.90 be-
tween the Oath of June and the 3lst of July
inclusive. The cash balance on hand on
August was $22,6l4.13.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
Enrcar Cantnred.

NEW YORK, Aug s.-William Dowd, prcsi-
dent of the Bank of North America, informed
the police on Friday last that three forged
cheeks drawn to the order of William Baker
or bearer, and bearing the false signatures OF
L, H. Swissburgh of No. 20 Broadway, and the
Clyde Steamship company, had been passed
on the bank. Tho checks were for SIS, SO
and SlS5. The police learned that the forger
was Julius Fayl Assola, native Of the West
Indies. They tracked him TO Bayonne, N. j.,
and thence to Richmond, l.. l., where he was
arrested aud brought to this cty. 1t was
learned that the prisoner had been doing Il
successful business as n smuggler, under the
name Of Henry Watson.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
rnoilie Mining stocks.

SAN FRANCIsco, Aug, THE following
were the official closing quotations Of mining
stocks to-day Alpha, g. Alta, II; Argcnta, !;
Belcher, 81; Best & DeIcher, o. Bullion, ls
Bodie, al; Belle Isle, 8; Bochtel, u; Boston
Cousolidat ed, 29,32; Rulwer 2t; Belvidere, IL
California, g; Cholsr, 2; Consolidated Vr'
gina 3; Crown Point, II; Consolidated Pacifi 9
Gould & Curry, 81; Grand Prize, u; Good.
shaw, III Hale s. Narcro55, 81 Julia Con-
solidated, ZIG; Justice, 10 32i Mozican, O.
Martin White, q Mono, 2; Manhattan, 1
North Bonanza, 51G; North Belle Isle, 1882;
Ophir7!; Oro, IL; Oyorman, Il; Potosi 10
Raymond and Ely, 5.32; savage, 2h Sierra
Nevada, l24; South Bulwcr 10 32i Silver
King, g. silver Ill., !; Toga, Z; Tiptop, Z
Trojan, 3-lG; Uuion Consolidated, 2s3i Wales
81; Yellow jacket, A.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
Stationery for Ile senate.

The contracts for supplying tho senate for
the next fiscal year were awarded on satur'
day That for manila paper was awarded to
Robert Bcall; for cap and other sorts, to Nc
Dowcll, Chapman, Ballantyne and Thorn;
for envelopes, to Free, Whitaker, Mcdowell
and BalIantyno; for gold pens snd pencils, 10
Boall; pockotbooks aud card cases, to Desll
inks to Whitaker and Chapman, aud twines Ia
Mcdowell, Chapman Gilman and Thorn
All these pNrtios except Mcdowell, who Is
from Philadelphia, are Washngtonians
National Republican., 1880-08-09
Grace Church Reonen ed.

Grace church (P, E), corner Ninth and D
street southwest, was reoponed yesterday after
noon, after having been closed for nearly
oigh teen mouths. The initial sermon was
preached by Rev. Douglass Il, Forrest, assist
ant rector Of Trinity church, who has accepted
the post of rector for the new church tcmpor-
arily, as the parish is not in q condition to pay
large salary. The church has been thor
oughly oyerhauled and reprinted aud is in
many respects as good as new, aud Is an orna-
ment to the section in which ii Is situated.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
rnbllc BuIldlngs ana grounds,

Colonel Casey has prepared report show
ing the work performed in the care aud I'M
provement of public bindings aud grounds in
tho District during the five years ending June
80, 1880 Tho report says that the available
appropriations would permit Of but limited ad.
vance in perrecting the improvements Of the
many reservations ia the city now lying as
waste grounds Still, marked advance was
made in the improvement of the grounds south
of the executive mansion, while stanton place
was entirely reconstructed and laid out as Il
park. His estimates for the coming year are
as folows For improvement and care of
public buildings and grounds, Sli1 500; for
compensation Of persons employed ON and
around same $4,000 for contingent aud in,
cdcntgl expenses, $500; total, $lS9,OlO.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
ALEXlNDRIA 1rElIRS.
ALrYANnnIN. Angnst Z,

ALEXANDRIA, August 4 1850.
A Garfield aud Arthur ilag'pole was raised
this evening in Arlington disuict, Alexandria
county
The St. Pauls church, which has been
closed for repairs, will be open for services
tomorrow.
Mr.. Morcer Slaughter has been appointed
general ticket agent of the Virginia Midland
road, vice Broadus, deceased.
Elijah Gordon, colored, living on Houry
street, had his foot and ankle badly smashed
last Friday whilo unloading timber At Or
Ruga Courthouse.
Burglars entered tho drug store Of Messls.
War1eld s. Hall AMI the confectionery store
of Mr.. NJ. Bos3lrJ last Friday night and several
articles wero stolen from each place. Bey-
erly Walker aud boy named Edward Lacy
have been arrested on suspicion.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
THE WASHINGroN 1oUEDUCr.
General Wright Thinks 1t Imperativeiy
NocexsllrY 10 PrOlnnr the Dam


Necessary TO Proiong the Dam.
The annual report Of General Wright, the
chief of engineers in reference to tho WASH
ington aqueduct has been prepared aud shows
that the works have been kept in good order
and tho water has been supplied to the city of
Washington In as good condition as it is pos
sibe to furnish river water with the works
constructed. The main items OF repair during
the year consisted in the macadamized road
way, $40 feet, extensive repuirs TO the roofs of
tho gate-houses at the receiving reservoirs
new timber roadway over the Rock creek
bridge thorough painting OF College pond and
Rock creek bridges and the reconstruction of
some 700 feet of temporary dams at tho head
Of Conn's island. Tho dams were cessary
to prevent the water Of the Maryland channel
from being diverted from it and TO secure fot
the pgueduct during the last six months OF
1879 and especially for October aud November
partial supply OF the water daily used in
the city. During the months of September,
October aud November the Maryland channel
did not supply sufficient quantity of water
for tho daily consumption of this city and
Notwithstanding every efo rt the water in the
reservoirs fell some three feet below their
ordinary levels, diminishing the pressure on
the mains aud the consequent supply. In
closing the report General Wright says Tho
necessity for the proloagation of the dam at
the Great falls across the river is now impera-
tive, and the immediate construction of this
work Is urgently recommended.h
National Republican., 1880-08-09
A Meeting OF Maine Republicans.

A meeting Of Maine republicans was held at
No. $40 Eleventh street. on Saturday night,
with Hon. John IL. Rice in the chair and B. T.
IIanley secretary. The object Of the meeting
having been explained by the chairman aud
General Spear, it was voted to appoint the fol-
lowing committees A canyassing committee
Of nine members, including the chairman, to
obtain definite information rs to the number
Of Maine voters who desire 10 60 homo to
election, aud also arrange for leaves of abb
sence; one on finance and transportation,
and third TO confer with tho ma
lional congressional committee in reference
to campaign work. The chair appointed as
meulbers OF tho canvassing committee Nes'rs.
Ellis Spear IL. G. Jacobs j. W. Btbson, ], A,
Vose, Edwin Smith, s. L. Hiby, Benjamin
Freeman aud g. L. Patten; Of the committee
TO confer with the congressional committee,
Alossrs. George w. Pratt, b, 4. Hanley, n. A.
Robbins and the chairman, The appointment
Of the committee on ilunncc was deferred until
the next meeting, which the secretary was di-
rected to advertise In THE NATIONAL REPUB-
LICAE and EgeI,iHg STR. The meeting then
adjourned until Saturday the lith instant,
same hour aud place.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
ANOTHER sTEAMBOAT SUNK.
Fortunate Escape of Passengers and Gre

Fortunate Escape of Passengers and Crew,
NEW YORK, Aug. s.-This afternoon, while
the excursion propeller E. Corning, belonging
to John Ii. Starin, WAS leaving Glen island
for this city, with between 700 and 800 pas
sengcrs and while backing out from the pier
she ran hor stern on rock, staving hole In
it, when she filled aud sank to the guards
Tho passengers were transferred to the steam
ers Laura NJ. Starin aud st. Nicholas and
were brought to this city. There was great
excitement among the Cornings passengers
but no one was lost or injured.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
Washington knights at tho Chicago Con-
CluyS.

The mombers Of Columbia commandcry No.
., X. r., will leave for Chicago to take part In
the Knights Templar conelave ncXt Saturday
evening on the Baltimore < Oiio road. They
will arrive In Chicago the following evening
at o'clock. Monday will be devoted to sight.
seeing; Tuesday to the grand review in the
morning. boat excursion in the afternoon,
and Il grand reception and ball at the Eyposi
ton building in the evening; Wednesday to
the competitive drill aud more excursions
and complimentary entertainments. Thurs
day evening the Washu gton fraters will em-
bark for home over the Pennsylvania road.
National Republican., 1880-08-09

PIrTsToN, PA, Aug. s,-stephen Ford, tho
niue-year.old SOIL of John Ford of Pleasant
Valley, disappeared from his home on Thurs
day last aud has not been seon or heard Of
since The parents Of the child are in deop
distress and search is being made in every di'
rection. 1t is supposed that the boy lost his
way while gathering berries In tho woods.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
\ nunnwny aud AeoLdent.

A horse attached to a buggy, whilo stand
ing in front of No 2O29 l street northwest
yesterday, became frightened aud ran away
toward the circle on Twcnty.secoud street,
Turning the bond he dashed The buggy against
O lamp.post, completely Wrucking II aud
throwing Major j. II, MeBair who was its
only occupant, violently TO the pavement,
lie was picked up aud takon To- his rcsidonco
near by, whore it was ascertaucd that he had
received severe injuries about the head and
body.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
TIIEBENDEIeS.
A Public Exhibition at Twenty-Five Cents n


A Public Exhibition at Twenty-Five Cents n
Head.
CHICAGO Aug. s.-A Kansas City special to
the Tribune says the sheriff of Labette county,
Kan, arrived there at an carly hour this
morning with tho two Bender prisoners, and
remained during the day, fearing to proceed
on account of crowd which is said to have
gathered at Cherryville, with intentions hos
tile to the prisoners In tho afternoon the
prisoners were exhibited at the Theatre
Comique, twenty-five cents admission being
charged, At 5 o'clock the sheriff left with
the prisoners for Olwego, Kan.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
rnlloomnn rntallY Shot.

CINCINNATI, Aug. s.-This evening at 7
o'clock Thomas Il. snelbaker, keeper of An
opera'house on Vine street, shot Policeman
Chumley twice, once in the groin and once in
tho abdomen. Chumley will not survive,
Snelbalier was under arrest at the time for a
row in which he, Chumley's son, two Of Cham
ley's daughters and Virgie Jackson, an act
ress, were engaged, Mt about @ o'clock, in o
Nino.streot car.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
Suspicious of Murder.

PrTTsBuRd, PA, Aug, s,-Tho body of
Patrick Corcorsn, aged twenty.fOur, was
found this morning on tho third pier of tho
Tenthstreet bridge with the scull fractured
and several other wounds on tho head, evil
IDENTIFY made with blunt instrument. 1t is
supposed he was murdered in some house
near BY aud carried to this point, Tho
detectives have not us yet obtained any clue
10 the murderer
National Republican., 1880-08-09
An Express Man seriously Injured.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Aug. s.-Alexandel
Holland, treasurer of tho American Express
company, who has summer residence at Wes
icrday by his horses running away while out
riding with his family. Mr. Holland wal
dragged over the dashboard and under tho
heels of the horses and badly bruised about th'
head and different parts Of the body. II Il
thought he is seriously injured
National Republican., 1880-08-09
Tho nnyllaWuyB,

The Dlshaways held their regular meeting
at Talmadge hall last night. The speakers,
one aud all, seemed to eudeayor to eSceed
themselves, II such q thing were possible, in
eloquence and appeals for signors to the pledge.
Addresses were made by Judge ID. p. llollO.
way, l. George Coamb5, George Parkhurst and
Dr. Lambert of New York Mr., Parkhurst,
by request repeated "rho Dying WifoS Ap'
neal to Her Drunken Husband"
National Republican., 1880-08-09
nritIsh rnlnnInn AInil.

Tho superintendent of railway mails has
issued a general order directing that here
after all postofices aud railway postolicc
lines making direct package, pouch, or canvas
sack for Washington territory VIII combine
NH mail for British Columbia with mail for
Washington territory.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
A Daring burglar and Brave Woman.

Early Saturday morning q burglar was is
covered in Mrs. Norris house, No. 240 Four
tecnth street southwest. As there were no
gentlemen in tho house at tho time tho
presence Of tho intruder II burly colored man.
ca used considerable CONSERVATION. The burg
lar however, W hen he perceived that he was
discovered ate mpted to escape. Nlrs. Norris
bravcly ran after aud caught him, but ho
easily freed himself and made his exit through
au open window. IL was found that ho had
forced au entrance through an alley window.
When discovered he was in the bed chamber
of Mrs Norris daughter, whose screams awoke
her mother. Tho burglar appeared TO be
familiar with tho house, and was apparently
searching for somo money which had been
secreted between the mattresses Of bed, but
that night had been removed to another
place. Saturday evening tho police OF tho
first precinct arrested a colorol man named
Charles L. Simms on suspicion Of baug the
burglar. but as Mrs. Norris could not identify
him no was released
National Republican., 1880-08-09
CongressIonai NomlnntIon,

CAIRO, ILL, Aug 7.-The democrats of the
eighteenth Illinois district yesterday nomi
mated William Hartsel for congress, vice
Thomas Holman declined.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
YIeIded to Gentle Persuaslon.

DAYTON ONO, Aug, s,-Hon. John A. Nc
Mahon, In letter to his constituents, accepts
the nomination of democratic candidate for
congress in the fourth district, which nomina-
tion he positively declined ~ the convention
week ago.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
I,ishnn CnnsecraIad.

COLUMBUS, OHIO, Aug. s.-The Right Row.
john A. Watterson was consecratcd as catho-
lie bishop Of Columbus to-day. Tho cere.
monies Mero very impOsing.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
A noltimoro Merchant Drowned.

BALTIMORE Aug. s,-M. II, KimbalI, a
hardware merchant on Broadway, this city,
was drowned to-day while bathing at Bay
Ridge. lie was not missed until the bathing-
suit which he had hired was sought.
National Republican., 1880-08-09
aud 1880, respectively

ntu lle NGSciltl' 20
In reference TO the channel at Mount Yer.
non, the report says the amount expended to
June 80, 1880, is. 50, 3,956.43, which has resulted
in securing channel sovouty-hve feet wido
aud six and onc-half feet deep from the Poto-
mac channel to the wharf, aud circular turn
ing basin at the wharf the same depth. The
appropriation OF $1,000 asked for is to be ap-
piled to widening the channel and enlarging
tho turning basin.
In reference to the Potomac river flats,
Colonel Albert says: Iu plan submitted in
1878 for tho Improvement of tho river fats.
the cost was estimated at 81, 592 900, but he
now believes that the details can be still
furthur modified. The filling Of the flats be-
low the long bridge will not involve tho dc.
struction of the Washington channel, as II can
be kept open for navigation until the frontage
shnll have been completed 1t eau then either
Oiled or widened aud deepened, and kept be
open US a perpetual winter harbor and highway
to the Washington whnrves. The earth exca-
vated from the Washington and Georgetown
harbors has been deposited below Easby's
wharf, near the line OF the proposed bulk-head,
iu accordance with tho act of December II,
1872. All the localities suitable for dumping
grounds within twenty.threo miles of the city
are occupied by fishermen or claimed by own.
ers Of adjacent property, who object to their
being used for such purposes. The work upon
tho winter harbor, il it gives channel 400
feet wido and sixteen feet deep, will nccessi-
tate the removal of sac, 500 cubic yards of ma
tcrial at an estimated cost Of S2l4,G00 and If
wideued 800 feet the cost Of removal OF soil
will be $SlS, sos. The expense will bo even
greater if the materiul eXCayated has TO be de-
posted at u point whero ordinary dumping
sCoWs cauuot he used.