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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
ClncInnntrs standlng Mysterv.

CINCINNATI, Jan, 29.--Specuati0n regard.
ing tho facts of the killing of Harry Baldwin
last winter, which has been This city's one
great mystery ever siue5 has been revived by
the testimony of Peter 5, Schwnb, u Hamilton
brewer, before the grand jury. His story Is
that Baldwin, instead Of being ous Of the city
the day before his death, as the evidence
showed at the inquest was in company with
Schaller (who was suspected of having frod
the fatal shot, Hahn aud others that afternoon
at the Vine-s,reot Opera-House, aud that ho
was seen In their company until IL o'clock on
the night he was killed, All previous theories
us to Baldwin's death wero based on the tosti-
mony that ho was not in the city that evening.
Schwab referred to Thomas t. Snclbokor, Of
the opera.houso as knowing that Baldwin was
there on the occasion In question, hut he, in
answer TO a telegram sent TO New Orleans, de-.
MED such knowledge, Schaller is suspected,
ON very indefinite rumors, of having shot
Baldwin accidentally aud thon using his
wealth to escape prosecution,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
A speech by General Chamberlain.

New YORK, Jan. 29.-At the animal dinner
of the alumni of 3owdoin College tonight,
General Joshua Chamberlain, of Maine, spoke
of the recent troubles in Maine, in which he
had been au active participant and said that
onc-half of the members OF lhe Supreme court
Of that State who had rendered their memor-
able decisions n the late political contest were
graduates of Bowdon College. lie said; an
the confusion of tongues We had lately in our
trying times, in that chaos Of governors with.
ont government, there was needed clear,
authoritative voice to stHighten matters out
and that voice was tho decisions of the Su,
prems court" lie then went on TO say that
dlcso decisions would be lsstlug chapters in
the constitutional law of the State, aud were
decisions greatly needed NJ the present time
The court rOse above mere lawyers views
suitable to individual cases, and rose from the
mere sphere of lawyers to that Of statosmen
The opinions were timely, for who could tell
what the present generation might see2 aud
no lesson was so sadly needed rs the Que lately
had.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
Nominations,

The President sent the following nomina.
tions to the Senate yesterday:
John n. l.. Shallon, to bo Supervisor of the
Census, Third district of New jersey.
Lewis McKinstry, postmaster ut Frccdonia,
N Y.
James A. Connolly, Of Illinois, to be district
attorney Of the Southern district of Illinois.
Promotions in the Nayy-Captaim Clark II.
Wells to bo commodore; Commander Edward
p. McCrea, TO be captain; Lieutenant-Com.
mander Allan d. Brown, to be commander;
Lieutenant Edward l.. Amory, to be lieutcn-
ant.commandcr; Master John ID. Keeler, to be
lieutenant Eusign II. l.. Nicholson, to be
master; William Brannsreuther to be ensign.
Promotions in the RevenueMarine Ser.
vice.--First Lieutenant William b. Randolph
to be captain; Second Lioutonant Eugene
Biondi, to be first lieutenant; Third Lieuten-
ant Walter 5. Rowland to be second lieu.
tenant.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
AGrny in a DRINKING snlnnn.

New YORK Jan. 29.--Thomas Kennedy
proprietor of saloon IN Court street, Brook
lyn, Lawrence Hart William Hancock and
some other persons met at Kenuody's place at
l o'clock this morning, where they had several
drinks, after which they got into n discussion.
dispute arose, and the parties got into a
fight. and 1t is said u policeman named Gil.
feather drew his club and struck Kennedy
several severe blows over the head. causing
severe wounds. The injured man was removed
to tho hospital, and Gifcather was arrested.
The latter denies the clubbing, and heretofore
has borne good reputation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
GdTRERED IN
Alonr LL.l OF nI.lLnguIshca nend.


Sr LOUIS, jan 20-Rcv. Adolnh Bnlt2or,
North America, professor OF theology at tho
German Evangelical Institute at M1rtlnsville,
Mo-, aud editor r-in.chicf of the FfiedfHsJ0is. aG
ST. Charles, Mo-, died on Wednesday night Of
heart disease aged siNty-two years. Mr. Bait.
Prince Bismarck and came to this country
when quite young man.
LONDON, Jan. 20-E lward Middleton
Barry, Royal Academician architect of the
House OF Parliament, the new national gal.
lory and other important structures in Lon
don, is dead, at the age Of fifty,
BosroN Jau. 20-IIon. Richard Frothing
ham, ox-mayor OF Charleston, and one Of the
most prominent citizens OF Massachusetts, died
at his residence in Charleston tonight, aged
sixty. weight years.
CHICAGO, Jan. 2O.-S. $ Hayes, formerly
comptroller Of the city and for many years u
leading business man, died last night. He wRs
ffy.nne years of age
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 20. - Rev William
Rulder ID, d., rector OF st. stephens r. E.
church, diod suddenly early this morning az
his residence in this city,
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 29.-Coouol Nelson
Tmslor, United States District Attorney, fell
dead in tho opera-house in this city, Tonight
Of apopleSy.
NEW ORLEANS Jan 20.-Dr j. U, Ball
member OF the Legislature fram West FolCi.
ana parish, is dead, at the ago Of iity.two,
LONDON, Jan. 20-Sir William Earle, for
mcrly chief justice Of the Common Pleas is
dead, Gt the age OF eighty'seyen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
A DEADLY Assilnlt.

f. =. Hughes, residing at 325 East Thirty
fourth street, New York, received murder.
ous blow at the hands Of an Italian peanut
dealer on Fulton street. at a late hour last
night, and physicians ut the hospital say that
the wound will probably prove fital. Hughes
was on his way with friend named Bicm to
Fulton ferry, and stopped at the stand of
Giaconio Boyliacli, corner of Washington
street, to get u light, Both Hughes and his
friend were partly intoxicated, noisy aud
quarielsone Hughes uccidently staggered
against the Italian, who struck him n terrific
blow on the head, crushing it in on the left
side, with heavy iron nut.crackor aud the
injured man fell senselcss to the sidewalk.
The Italian was arrested by the police and
locked up.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
virginia nepnbI,can Committee.

RICHMOND, VA. Jan. 20--Tlc Republican
State Committee to-day decided that the State
convention for the election of delegates to the
Republican National convention shall be held
at Staunton, Va. OH the 2lst Of April. Reso-
lutions were adopted looking 10 the organiza.
tion of the party throughout the State, &c.
The preamble affirms unqualified allegiance to
tho principles of the National Republican
party. There was heated discussion over
the adoption Of this preamble, some of tho
speakers urging the placticabilty of taking
advantage of the present split among the Con-
servstivcs to advance tho interest OF the Re-
publicans in the State, but upon II vote being
taken the Republicans carried their point by
IS TO f.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30

RICHMOND, VA, Jan. ?0--The Manchester
Courier this morning published long article
upon William Malone, United States Senator.
elect, which states that General Malone, dur.
ing recent conversation in the presence of
several members of the Legislature announced
that in preference to Bourbon Democrat he
would support Blaine Or COnkling for Prosi.
dent aud that he would not oppose sherman,
General Nahono's BourbpuIsm Vouched For.
RICHMoND, Va Jan. 20, Tho wig, Gem
oral Mahone's organ, will tomorrow publish
the following in relation TO the article in tho
Manchester Cluier, mention OF which was
teepAphed this evening: The Manchester
Courier Of yesterday under nm immense dis.
play Of head lines, pcrpetmtes stupcndous
Joke upon the Rcadiusters, the sum aud sub.
stance of which is that General Mahouo has
gonc over TO tho Republicans, We are not
sure that IL needs any contradiction. Cor.
tainly nobody who knows General Malone
believes t. aud developments that are rapidly
to come will give the hoax It's quictus Tho
Courier might as well say that General
Malone has gone over to tho Bourbon Fund
era
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2O..-In the Camden
IN. J.) court to-day Judge Woodhull called for
trial the cases of Ellwood johnson, engineer,
and John Ewngs, conductor of the freight
train that colided with an excursion train on
the Philadelphia Il Atlantic City railroad, on
August If, 1879, killing outright five men.
The bill ofindictmont charged manslaughtor
and included rs co.dcfendants Assistant Su.
perintendent J. S. Vortz aud the chief tee.
graph operator, named Redman, whose trial
will follow upon the trial of the present cuse.
Thomas w. Pcnnypackcr, the engineer of the
excursion train, and Ellis Clark, general SUI.
perintendenJ of the road, gave their testimony
to-day. Tho case will occupy week in trial,
and the outcome oxcitcs great interest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH,

gle objection to the resolution except that Of
Mr.. Mcmillan. Mr.. Morton gave notice that
he would call It up for action on Tuesday
next.
Mr. Warner from the Committee on Coin.
age, Weights and Measures, reported back
with amendments the bill to stop paper infla'
tion and to provide for needed increase of vol.
ume of currency by tho free coinage OF gold
and silver, and gold and silver certificates
which was ordered to be rccommitted.
Tho House then went into Committee Of the
Whole on the report Of the Committee Oh
Rules and there was an interesting but un-
important dicussion thereon which lasted until
nearly o o'clock. Several amendments wcro
offered of somewhat ludicrOus character
and there really seemed disposition on tho
part Of some of the members to make play
thing Of the report.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
Blood IN. Face of the Noon.

New York, Jan. 29-A special from Column
bia, S. c., to the Herald says: Great excite
ment has been caused here by the publication
OF u very bitter letter by Colonel John C. Has
kell, son.in-law OF Senator Hampton, in which
serious charges arc made against General Mort
w. Gary. This has grown out of the Gary.
Hampton controversy. and will undoubtedly
lead TO serious results. General Gary, who is
at his homo in Edgchcld, has been telegraphed
for, and will reach here tomorrow, when, it
is thought, the affair will culminate in blood
shed. Senator Hampton is here, but Colonel
Haskell explicitly states that the letter was
written withOuthis knowledge"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30

New ORLEANS, Jan. 20.-Tow-boats report
moving the stranded steamer Louisiana some
distance last night, but she is still aground.
One barge load of her cargo will reach the city
tomorrow. X. H. Sharp of Dorchester Mass,
passenger on the Louisiana, arrived here to-
day. lie says the Louisiana stuck in the
mud eleven hours off Sandy Hook. His i'm.
preston is that she there lost the blade of her
propeller. After passing Tortugas light she
encountered heavy weather. Clouds pro.
vented observations, and dcnoctions of the
compass carried the steamer many miles off
her course. lie estimates the value OF freight
thrown overheard at Sl5OOOO.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
E4RLr MORNING PISTOL pRAolIoE.
A Young Man shuots at Two Assaiinnts-
Another Ono shnnis nlmsnlE.

A Young Man ShuOts At Two Assaiiants-
Another One shoots Himself
Shortly after / o'clock this morning the
sharp report of pistol was heard in tho vicin.
ity of Twelfth and L streets northwest, caus-
ing Il large crowd to quickly assemble, 1t was
found that a young man named Arthur De.
Alley, while returning from ball in
company with young woman named
Ollie Davis, had been set upon by two men
named John Qunlan aud Henry Cassidy, and
IN order to defend himself drew pistol and
fred at his assalauts, luckily, however, with.
out effect. Officer Smith arrested DeAtley
and Quinlan and took them to the Fifth pre-
cinct station, where charge of assault and
battery with intent to kill was lodged against
tho former the other man being held as a wit
ness. The Davis woman followed the men to
the station, aud was also locked up as a wit,
ness. She was the only sober member of the
party, aud from her the story of the encoun-
ter was CLEANED,
About midnight while young man named
John Jordan, living at No. 302 l. street south
west, was engaged in an uifray at the corner
Of Third aud N streets southwest with some
parties at present unknown, he accidentally
shot himself in the calf Of tho right leg in
aictng a painful flesh wound. Tho ball was
extracted by DR., Hazen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30

dict for 81, 900 for the plaintiffs. The case at
tracted the general attention OF merchants,
and It is believed If the verdict is sustained by
the higher courts ii will establish the respon.
sibilities Of mercantile agencies for losses re-
sulting to customers by reason Of erroneous
reports and failure to use due diligence. In
this case Dun & Co. rated an irresponsible firm
who asked for special report at the time that
their information was obtained from members
of the firm themselves. Relying on Dun &
Co.'s report, the plaintiffs sold bill of goods
ON short time to the firm in question, who
failed TO pay for them, hence this suit
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
An onen wInter on the nndson.

New YoRK, Jan. 29.-Prvate dispatches
from points ON tho Hudson river, above Pough
keepsio, state that the river Is open for navi
cation aa far as Albany, and is almost entirely
free from ice. Steamers and barges in tow are
on their way to Albany above Poughkecpsie,
aud find no difficulty In proceeding nom the
broken ice 1t Ia many years since the Hud-
son river has been open for navigation so early
in the year 1t is expected that the Albany
steamers will commence making their trips at
an early date.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
Grand Army Encamnment.

READING, Pa, Jan. 29.--'The Grand Army
cncampment to-day elected G.. Hazard, of
Post go, Monongahola City, Department Com.
mander; William B. Rose, of Post "a, Phila.
delphia, Senior Vice. Commander; Cbas. Styer
Of Post g, Philadelphia, Medical Director, and
John n. Sayors, of Post 49, Reading Chaplain.
Gettysburg was chosen as the place for next
summers encampment and Pittsburg for the
encampment next winter. kilograms Of greet.
ing were sent TO the various cncampments in
session at Chicago, Auburn, N. Y, and Lynn,
Mass
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
The Adventist, Freeman, Insane.

BARNsrABLE, MASS. Jan. 29.-Charlcs f.
Freeman, the POcasset child-murdcrer, was
arraigned this morning before the Supreme
court. Medical experts unanimously testi-
fed to his insanity, aud the court ordered tho
prisoner to be remanded to Jail to await the
May term of the court, when, if his condition
remains the same he will be sent to the lunnlic
asylum hospital.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
CoNrRIBurIoNs ron IRELAND.
Nressrs. Parnel and pillon In New Have

Mcssrs. Parnell and Dillon In New Haven.
New HAVEN, Conn, Jan. 29.--Messrs. Par
nell and Dillon addressed % large and onthu-
siastic meeting in this city tonight, delegates
being present from all over the State. Over
81 500 was raised.
THE DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH FUND.
LONDON, Jan. 29.--The Duchess of Marl-
borough characterzes Mr. Parnell's statements
that tho fund which bears her name only re-
lieves tenants who have paid thoir rent, and
that its promoters have political objects, a
gross falsehood.
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO DATE.
DUBLIN, Jan 29.-The total of the subscrip-
tions to the Mansion House fund is e29 900.
Forty-nine grants, amounting to 81 500 were
made to-day. Tho distress is on the increase
a dcputation from Liverpool is here to advise
upon the best means Of distributing the fund
organized there.
THE SENTIMENT IN CANADA.
MONTREAL Jan. 29.-A committee has been
appointed to collect subscriptions for the re-
lief of the distressed people in Ireland. The
funds so subscribed will be devoted purely
to the purposes of relief.
The Gazette today, commenting editorially
on Parncll's visit, says "The mayor will be
guilty of little less than an outrage against
the sentiment of large and influential Sec
ton of the people OF this city, it, in his oiii.
cial character, he participates in any way in u
demonstration to Parncll."
GUELPH, ONT, Jan. GA wcl-attended
meeting OF ratc-payers was held last night in
the City Hall to discuss tho situation in Ire.
land. The meeting was addressed by Peter
OLeary, late from Ireland, who gave II har-
rowing tale Of the woe that now prevails there.
A resolution was passed asking the city coun-
ell to appropriate 500 for tho relief of the dis
traSgal I'm IinlunI and ngkinU tha Muvnr In
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30

SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Jan, 29-The Writing.
Paper Makers Association met here tO.day.
There was largo attendance from different
States. Ii was voted to advance the price of
writlng.paper one and two cents per pound
according to grade. The following officers
wero elected; President o. II. Greonleaf; sec.
retary and treasurer, L. G, Rogers; chairman
of the executive committee, George l.. Wright.
The meeting adjourned until February 25
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
Proposed Amendment 10 tho Patent Law.

The House Committee on Revision Of tho
Laws yesterday instructed Mr.. Thompson to
report to the House hill which provides that
hereafter in any suit for nm alleged infringe
ment of patent, where II shall appear that the
defendant in such suit purchased tho same in
good faith for his own use, and applied the
same to his own personal use aud not for sale,
the plaiulif' shall receive Judgment Of $ on
less, shall pay all costs of suit, aud il he re.
cover not over $40, he shall pay his own costs
unless it shall appear that the defendant at
tho time of the purchase had knowledge or
actual notice Of the existence of such patent
Provided, that nothing contained herein shall
apply to articles manufactured outside Of tho
United States.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30

New York, Jan. 29.--The suits begun in the
United States court some time ago against
John II. White and Robert johnson, sureties
of Major u. X. Pangborn, formerly payniastcr
in the regular army, were discontinued to-
day by direction of the Solicitor of the Treas
ury, compromise having been effected.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
An Unprofi,able Opera-House.

New YoRK, Jan. 29.--The Brooklyn Opera.
House, Smith street aud Fulton avenue, which
had been run by Alexander Il. Samuels, has
not proved n success, aud the owners of the
building, Lebman & Sons, have brought fore.
closure suit against the property owned by
Samucls. The case was up in the Supreme
court today, when Anthony Barrett was APP
pOinted receiver.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30

HAMFAX, Jan. 2S.-Last night the inland
revenue officers discovered an Illicit dlstillory
in building at the corner of CORVALLIS and
North Park streets. They found the still work.
ing in full blast and several puncheons of rum
on the premises. From ten to fifteen gallons
per day were being manufactured. Another
stil was discovered to-day in the northern
suburbs and the mnterials seized.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
Boston Wants a Reciprocity Treaty.

BosToN, Jan, 29,-Ata meeting of tho Boston
Commercial Exchange to-day resolutions were
adopted desiring the favorable action of Con-
gress on u bill introduced carly in December
for the appointment of commission in our
commercial relations with Canada, and that
such action may be had on the same before the
country enters upon the excitement ofanothor
Presidential election.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30

OMAHA, NEB, Jan. 29.-Tho Saunders House
Mt Pattsmouth caught fire at 3 o'clock this
morning and WAS destroyed, together with sew
eral business buildings in tho vicinity. The
loss, which approximates $4,000, is partly
covered by insurance. Reports as to tho origin
of the fire are conflicting, but it is believed to
have been incendiary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
Duelists Held to Bail,

ney to-day filed a complaint against tho prin
cirals and seconds in the Burke Hearsey duel
The principals were bailed in $500 each and
the seconds in $3.50 each. Tho penalty under
the law for fighting a duel is $500 6ne and
imprisonment for two years; seconds 800 fine
aud Imprisonment for one year
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
Revenue Suit compromised.

New York, jan. 20.-The suit against Mrs.
Ellen Eliza. Ward, the wife of ox- Congressman
Ward, to recover succession tax amounting
to S57 ,43S, was settled to-day, Mrs. Ward hav-
ing compromised by the payment of $iS $3.50
and costs of suit.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30

CHICAGO, Jan. 29.--The new Music Hall was
crowded tonight to hear Colonel Robert Inger-
soil lecture on Thomas Paine, His Life and
Services 10 His Country" The proceeds OF
the lecture (about ~ 500 are to be applied to
u monument to Paine. subscription was
also taken up for the same object. The monu
ment will bo placed in one of the parks.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30

son, an undertaken Of Dover, while walking
nh the track at Dover, was struck by the
Oswego express at 8 o'clock, and instantly
killed. The deceased leaves wife and
A nut htnr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30

NEW York, Jan. 29.-Tne coroners Jury In
the case of Annie Downey rendered verdict
that the girl was murdered and the evidence
was sufficient to warrant the holding of the
prisoner rimm. Counsel gave notice that ho
would take out writ of ccrtorari tomorrow
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
StrikInr Irnn NInIdnrs.

READING, PA, Jan. 29,-About ninety
mulders employed at the Reading Hardware
Works, at the foot of South Sixth street, are
out on strike, the firm having refused to run
more than one CoupolA.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30

MoUST HOLLY, n. j., Jan. 20.-Georgc
Pintard, while mounting scaflold to-day to
inspect some work done upon his fathers
house, was taken with dizzy fit and fell to
the ground, breaking his neck.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
EVERYDAY INCIDENTS.
Odds and Ends that Make Up the
Grand Total.
quiet Restored Among the virginia Miners
Troops Going Home - United states
Suits Compromised-New Orleans
Duelists Arrcsted-The Ad-
ventist Freoman-Grand
Army Encampment.
Suicide by shooting.

ST. PAUL, Jan. 29.-Rev. j. NJ. Tower com.
mitted suicide at Fairbault this morning by
shooting himself. Ho leaves wife aud six
children in Winnebago, III.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
Receptions at the Executive Mansion.

Mrs. Hayes will hold her last afternoon
reception on Saturday, january 81, 1880 from
to 8. The President will hold his last even.
ing reception on Saturday, February Z, 1889,
from to 10.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30

Quiet Restored In Shenandoah County, Va.
RICHMOND, VA, Jan. 29.-This afternoon
Governor Holiday received u telegram from
the scene of the trouble between the blacks
and whites in Shenandoah county, stating that
everything was quiet and that the military
companies have returned home.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-30
important oommoroial Decision.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. e9.-The jury in tho
case of Schmidt Il zeigler VS., II, G, Dun e
Co.'s Mercantile agency to-day returned u yer.