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different families. Four graveyards in one
neighborhood have from eighteen to
twenty new graves each in them. One
school has lost twenty scholars. On Sun
day last three were lying dead in one
house. Most of those who die have the
black vomit, and some are covered with
running sores to the bone. The doctors
are unable to account for its terrible fa-
tslity, and some of think it is scarlet fever
and diphtheria combined !; most of them
say they are unable to cure the worst
cases. The system of those who recover
are completely wrecked, and the patients
are months getting over its effects.
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A WOMAN'S DEVUTIuN.
Marrying with tho Prospect Of Soon l;ecom.
Ing u Widow.

Marrying with tho Prospect Of Soon lsecolm.
ing Widow.
Lieutenant George L. Converse, jr., was
married in Washington Thursday evening,
to the daughter of Admiral Jenkins, of tho
navy. About five months ago in brush
with the Apaches, Lieutenant Converse.
who is the son OF Congressman George L.
Converse, of Ohio, was shot in the head
and dangerously wounded. The ball
lodged upon tho surface of the brain de-
stroying one eye. An operation was per-
formed, removing the eye, but it was be-
lieved that an attempt to remove the ball
might result fatally. As another OPERA
tion had to DO performed and some an.
prehensions were entertained as to the
result both Lieutenant Converse and his
afianced determined that before it should
be undertaken the marriage should be
solemnized. -.
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w hlte Rock Lyceusls.

The J. q. Holland literary society, moro
popularity known as White Rock lyccum :;
held then 6rss neetisg forStho winter ON
Friday evening last. The attendance and
interest manifested augered well for the
coming season, and though the exercises
were necessarily limited, being the first
night, new Oilicers were elected and new
appOintmen male ready fOr nsxt meet
ing night. The referred questions were
all answered, asd after some prelimi-
nary business, tie debate was taken
up. Resolved, that self made
men are Of more use to the eommunity
than college graduates, was discussed ON
all its bearings by W. B. PaxsOr, afirma-
tive, and ID. +. Magee, ON the negative.
For next evening we have: % Resolved
that the signs Of the times indicate the
downfall Of tue American republic"
Adjourned to meet Friday evening, Octo-
Der 90, at 7:3Op. IN.
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MAKING A no FIGHT FOX CONGRESS-
Mr. Jadwin to Run an Independent II
tho Fifteenth Pennsylvania District
Against CamerOn's Man.

Mr: Jadwin to Run as an Indopendent 1,
tho Fifteenth Pennsylvania District
Against CamerOn's Man.
The combat deepens in the Fifteenth
congressional district, and it looks YER,
much as if Representative Jadwin wOul6
be an Independent candidate for Congress.
against ex-Congressman Overton, o.
Bradford. The nomination of Col. Over
ton by the conference at TunkhannOck a
few days ago has thrown the Republicans
OF Wayne county into a state oi
panic, and they openly declare that they
will not, under any circumstances,
support the nominee, as they allege tha
Jadwin's defeat was accomplished by
treachery, falsehood, and bribery. The
story is current in Wayne that the three
conferees from Susquehanna county who
went to Overton and effected his nomina-
ton were bought, but this was denied by
the candidate and his friends, who claim
that he was nominated because the Sus.
quehanna county people preferred him to
Jadwin. Its also stated that an arrange
ment was entered into between Searle, the
Susquehanna county candidate, aud Over
ton, of Bradford, by which the latter
agreed to support the former next time in
consideration Of his friendship this year.
and that the result Of tho conference is
due to this fact. However this may be-,
Jadwin is now in the field, having been
nominated at citizens meeting held in
Honesdale.
lie will make spirited canvass anl his
candidacy will seriously hurt the regular
Republican state ticket, but he says he
need not worry about this, as the same
elements that nominated Beaver were
employed against him in the con-
ference. Jadwin will carry tho war
against Cameronism right through his
district, which comprises the counties
Of Wayne, Bradford, Susquehanna and
Wyoming, and he can make it lively for
the bosses. His popularity was shown in
the last election by the overwhelming
vote which he received, running ahead
OF the presidential ticket in Wayne.
and almost in every precinct
in the district. The rumor is now
abroad tbat owing to his Independent
procl'vltles Senator Cameron did not want
him at Washington, and took hand in Sc
curing his defeat. II this be true, it is q
bad thing for Cameron. The old WiImont
t'strict will contribute moro to Cameron's
i0wnfaIl than anyOther section of tho state.
Tor the reason that Cameron defeated Grow
Or the United States Senate a short time
lgo, and is constantly thwarting the will
md wish Of the people. He does not uI.-
ierstand the situation nc does nos know
ne sturdy character of the people in that
attitude but he will find out when the
'olitical tornado strikes him in Novem-
)er,
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TIE trenchant sentences of Mr.. Pat
tison's Scranton speech strike the key
note of the campaign. Reform in the
state government is what the people
want, and the overthrow of a corrupt
oligarchy that has so long throttled the
commonwealth and refused the just de-
mands of the people is the only means by
which such an event Can be accomplish
ed.
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PATTIscN made music for the bosses
in the coal regions yesterday. The gales
of November will echo the strains with
terrific force. 1t will he interesting to
watch the returns from the places where
the Democratic candidate is heard.
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and is spending his money freely in it..
Mr. Brewster's appearance as his cham
pion makes it all the more appear to be
his battle. The verdict Is not in doubt,
and with it the senator goes down.
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HUNDREDS DEAD AND DYING
Frighttul Ravages of Diphther,a in VIRGIN,

Frightful Ravages of Diphtheria in Virginia.
The ravages of diphtheria in section of
Pittsylvania county, Va, is still fearful to
think OF, and is becoming more and more
alarming every day. There are hundreds
OF cases of it, and it is estimated that two
hundred have died with it IN two months.
Nine out Of every ten families in that sec
ton have lost from one to fivo children.
Twenty-one deaths have occurred in fonr
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Morse NomIn.ten to- .:o,.-...

moEso NomlnStod Tor Congrees.
The Democrats of the Fifth Massach-
usetts district have nominated Hon. Leo
pold Morse for Congress. Though Mr..
Morse declined to allow his name to be
used it is expected he will accept.
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SENATOR JAMES G. FAIR, of Nevada,
one of the big bonanza firm, residing in
California, is said to be il declining
health.
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''CALIco CHARLEY" is catching it lively


in Ohio.
WHEN Pattison opens his mouth he
usually says something. Read his Scran-
ton speech.
QUAY's boss strategy to capture so, 900
Irish votes doesn't seem to be panning out
exactly as he intended it should. Many of
the friendly salutations that greeted Mr..
Pattison in his run through Carbon
and Lackawanna counties, where there is
large Irish population, were t:nged with
erich brogue" that betrayed it's owners
nationality.
A DEFEATED party, according to the
Philadelphia Eoen,nc Ne,'s, is apt to take
any leader who can save it, AID i: asks she
Anti-Cameroa Republicans to support
Beaver for the reason that if the latter is
defeated, Cameron will be made stronger.
The machiavell;ar ingenuity of this
reasoning shows the desperate straights 20
which the Stalwa:ts are now reduced.
"a WISE economy mus DO enforced in
the public expense. Profuse expenditure
by government is not only burdensome in
itself, bu: generates in officials spirit of
profigacy which per'neates even private
life. Extravaganza breeds extraeagance
Every useless expenditure creates an ex-
cise, if it docs not cause necessity, for
further waste. ."-Ffoas P,ttisoa's Common.
aoealM Club speech.
Now that sweeping Democratic VIC
tory is assured Cor the state ticket, let
every effort be made to compass the
election Of the candidates f,r the L,gisla-
ture. State as we'll as national Republican
managers regard Beavers cause as hope.
less. and are bending their energies to
save the state Legislature. A just ap.
portionment is dependent ON the failure of
this latter scheme, and Democratic success
in this particular means that PENNSYLVANIA
Democrats shall have what they have
long been denied-proper representation
in Harrisburg, as well as at Washingt on.
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Lititz Locals Slsppsd hsm tAs '.s Record" I"
A son Of Lizzie KIast1 Of Warwick, got
hold of some seeds of the jamestown
weed, which be ate. Soon tho pupils of
his eyes became dilated and he acted like
one suffering With deliriun trsmens. IIe
tried to catch in,aginary flies sud bugs,
and his mother NOS knowing that he had
eaten the pDisunous seed, was in dire dis
tress until tho family physician arrived
and solved the mystery. Tho child is re-
covering. fE - III
The directors Of the Lancaster County
Mutual Hail insurance company met in
Lititz. After figuring over the losses and
other expenses is wa found necessary to
lay an assessment Office per cent. ON all
premium notes. The losses Of the com
pany by hail reach the enormous sum Of
11,s65.5O.
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The great crowd Of people attracted to
the city by Jumbo and Tie &jeat show.
contained in it the usual number Of
weak.hesded persous Who became drunk
and disOrderly. Tho mayor had thirty
seven cases to dispose Of this morning.
OF those, twelve were ssnt to Jail for terms
varying FROM :; :" 30 days. Five others
were discharged on payment of cos s.
Three were fined 81 and costs and the
others were discharged.
Alderman McCOnomy had two cases of
drunken and disorderly conduct before
him. Ono OF them was discharged on
payment OF c"sts and the other was sent
TO Jall for hve deysI bat was Afterwards
released on writ of habeas corpus.
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WHEN Pattison opens his mouth he
usually says something. Read his Scran-
ton speech.
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they will find there is no white trash in
the Republican party.
After erlOgizing General Beaver and
declaring him to b, the choice of the Re-
publican party for governor, and fairly
nominated, Mr.. Brewster denied that be
was CamerOn's candidate, and declared
that Cameron could not have defeated his
nomination if he desired to do SO. II
Cameron nominated Beaver he did y good
thing. lie exercised wise bossism, and
proved himself a safe leader. How do
men lead in this country? BY virtue of
social position BY virtue of wealth? BY
virtue of political power No; but by
virtue Of popular will. Who are you In
dependents but body of leaders who
have revolted because We would not lot
you rule US. It was committee of bosses,
not wOrkingmen, who nominated Stewart:
workinguen never play Independents it is
the soured, disappointed politician, the
would-be bosses the Arab Beys of poll
tics, who organize revolts against regular
nominations. Hamilton, Pickering, Wash
ington, and others were the bosses of the
Federal party Jefferson, Giles, Madison,
Monroe were the Democratic bosses and
boss is the epithet that disappointed meu
now apply to leader who has never done
anything to wrong his party. Donald
Cameron-(lOud ap-
plause] sitting in the Senate of the United
States shall Lo not be head, shall he not
be consulted in matters affecting the in
tcrcsts Of the party? do not stand here
to speak for Cameron, but would cheer
fully do SO, if it were necessary. Zap
plause.I Men doubted, when he first
senator, if no was equal to the
luties of the high Office. He is not a fas-
,inating speaker, but he is we'll educa-
ted gentleman and good business man.
Aided by his father, Gen. Simon Gamer
IN, [applause] who was one of the first
when it was . rerroach to bo
National Republican., 1882-09-08
Death OF HanfcI n. Homes.

Daniel spaulding Jones' for seven years chief
clerk of the board Of health, died at the Insane
Asylum yesterday morning, where he had been
confined for the last three years. His wife also
Mr. Jones served the country with credit and dis
tinclon uring the late war, having enlisted as a
private in q Maine regiment, and was mustered
war he was appointed 10 position in the Quar-
termaster-G Generals Office, which he resigned to
accept the place of manager of the business Of
Messrs. Wolf, Hart & Co.. which he retained for u
number of years, and was subsequently made
chief clerk of the old board of health. Mr. Jones
being past master of La Fayette Lodge, No. 49, past
high priest LII Fayette Chapter, No. B, aud mem
Der of Columbia COmmandery No 2, knights Tenn
plar and also was member of the Masonic Relief
Association. His funeral will take place Sunday
afternoon from Masonic Temple. In the mean
time the body is III charge of W. S. Buckley, un-
Al
National Republican., 1882-09-08
Illinois Republicans.

The Illinois Republican Association met last
night Mt st. Georg!s Hall, Colonel w. L. Wood,
president. and Theodore L. De Land, secretary.
The following persons were elected members: C.
G. Griffin, Charles w. Metzgar Osborn Ashley,
Charles Loucks, William A. Fisher, ]. NJ. Peytoil,
Louis Green. The political committee were au-
thorized to engage n room for the campaign. The
following were announced as the political COM
mittee AT large, Y. D. Stephenson, Theodore l..
De Land w. L. Wood, W. A. Moore, NJ. L. Quinn,
and A. j. Whitaker. By dstrcts-First, f. W.
Jones second, S. p, Rounds; third, II. II. Martin !;
tifh' y: T. Jones; sixth, ". p. LAWYER; % %seyenth'
Atkinson tenth, b. F. Fuller; eleventh, S. X.
Edwards; twelfth, A. l.. Pitney thirteenth, G.
W. Bailey; fourteenth, John w. Paine; fifteenth,
T. E. Woods sixteenth, d. L. Gold seventeenth,
Samuel McPhersOn; eighteenth, Charles Diemar
nineteenth, b. F. Brockett and Theodore L. Lamb.
A report was made that n satisfactory arrange
ment would be made to secure reduced rates home
for voters. After the adjournment of the nssocn-
tion the political commmitee met III the same
hall and organized by the election of A. j. Whita-
kcr as chairman, J. b. Atkinson, secretary, and
Theodore l.. Lamb, treasurer.
National Republican., 1882-09-08
THE COMMISSIONERS.
Current Trnnsactions mt the Various Dis
tricf OfUecs

The Commissioners have granted the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad permission to erect line q
telegraph poles at b aud Fourteenth streets south
west
Complaint has been made against tho contract
ors who are hauling broken stone from the quar-.
ries on Rock Creek for allowing the stone to drop
from their wagons on Fourteenth street road.
Bids were opened in the COMMISSIONER Office
yesterday for supplying steam heating and venti.
iatng appa atus to the Webster and Gales school
buildings.
ages done his horse and hsrngss by an accident
caused by loose sewer trap has been disalowed
by the Commi,sGners.l
III pursuance of the order of the Commissioners
published in yesterdays REPUBLICAN, the GU.
gineer Department. is q ranging for the reopening
III O. r iSf J Sons oiSeyenth street north
we and Eleventh street southeast also ,so for the
of an iron bridge across the James I
Creek Canal.
force of surveyors and engineers under the d.
rection of Captain Hoxic, Major Lyderker's as
sstant, nave begun the survey and preparation Of
plans for the reservoir, conduit and the extension
OF the aqueduct in connection with the proposed
increase of the water supply.
building permits were issued yesterday to Mrs.
Joseph Miller, to make repairs at Cottage Hill,
county, TO cost 5000; J. II. MCGOWAN to make re.
pairs at 629 street northwest to cost 5000; b. II.
warner, to make repairs OH street between |
Ninth and Tenth streets northwest, to cost $500;
Mrs. Brenerman, to make repairs on bridge be-
tween Hgh and Congress street. Georgetown, to |
cost 5000: Church of Incarnation, to make repairs
at twelfth and streets northwest, to cost $500:
General A. ]. Perry to make repairs 2003 street
northwest, to cost $3.50; Mrs. A. Gangewtr, t. make
repairs at 26lS street northwest TO cost 800; NJ.
Oppenheimer, to build private stable on Sixth |
Hugh McCaffrey, to build two brick dwellings on |
Corcoran street northwest, to cost $500: John |
Grinder,to build two brick dwellings on ID, between
First and Second streets northeast, TO cost $1,000 |
The Commissioners have appointed Henry A.
Jones Inspector and weigher OF coalfor the District
National Republican., 1882-09-08
TrOiiing ut Brightwo I'd.

There were two interesting trotiig races at the
Brightwood track yesterday afternoon, which were
witnessed by large number of spectators. The
race for green horses was won by Charlie d. and
in the free r-all Little Splan was the winner
The judges We're Messrs. Morris Vim. C. Hazel and
William c. O'Meara. After the races the gray
gelding Douglass, owned by John H. Gheen, which
has been trotting during nearly the whole seas IN
and has record as low rs 225 gave an exhibi.
ton trot which was highly enjoyed. The follow.
ing arc the summaries of the two events:
GreenhorseS-S. Crown enters Bessie, 4, 4, A. dr.
c. H. Norton enters Moliie Woodcock, 3, 2, O. 9;
J: b. Wiseman en;,ers Belle W., 2, 8, 8, 8; J. E
Moses Moses gntSrs Rnr Charlie D. o. DrH%ney
Free for -all-John Eagleston enters Nesnanon
mock, Q, 2; j. Ii. Snap ent. rs Coupon, 8, g. g. 81
J. II. Morrow enters Little Splan, l, 2, l. l. Time
2:4l, 2:3Sl5, 2:40, 2:41.
National Republican., 1882-09-08
Improvement of Reservation II.

The famous Reservation II, which is one of the
of the largest in the city, and is situated on either
side of New Jersey avenue, few squares south of
the Capitol, is now being improved, $4,000 having
been appropriated for the purpose by the last
Congress. II Gas always been In q miserable con-
dition full of pools of staguant water rnd piles of
stomcs and common dumping ground being
foundation for Jail was dug on this reservation,
and the foundation walls were built 1t was sub
Gucntly decided not to build the Jail SO close to
the Capitol, and the present Jail was built Tn, re
Is Il lage gang of men removing this old Jail
foundation from the reservation. and the brown
addition to one of the government stables. The
trees on the reservation are also being cut down
and 1t is being filed up to the grade. TIC grades
have been established by Surveyor Forsyth ut the
request OF Colonel Rockwell
National Republican., 1882-09-08
Two Runaways.

At 8 o'clock yesterday evening horse and buggy
driven by Edward Beavans took fright at the cor
ner of Tenth street and Pennsylvania avenue, and
near Eleventh street collided with stie.t car.
The buggy was damaged about $50.
About $40 last night Commodore Walker was
driving gOn the Seventh street road near the Schuet
zen Park, in company with Captain Dewey, when
his horse took fright and ran away, colliding with
a carriage containing Mr.. KearOn and hisIwift,
who reside at GA NJ street northwest. AL four
were thrown out of their carriages, Commodore
Walker and Mrs. KeIron being slightly injured.
Mr.. Walkers carriage sustained about 500 worth
of Nnmnrn mud Mr KcnrOn's $50.
National Republican., 1882-09-08
iO'h' ''''''''''' '''''''''''''''''''''''
TWO GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE MINES

An interesting game If ball was played yester.
day between the piece department and document
in the victory for the piece department by n score
of 10 10 IL. The mines are as follows. Piece de-
Schoepf 2 b.; wilver, j., b.; Wlyer. E., s. s.:
Corning, l. f.. Vought C. f.; Dowell, r. Docu-
mcnt room-McElfresh, c.; Towers, p.; Randolph,
Taylor, C. f. Grant, f.
Game this afternoon between the War Depart.
meht aud Government Printing Office mines will
be called promptly ut 1880 o'clock. A good game
is expected
Mr.. r Baker, the cenlemanly catcher and cap
tain of the War Department nine, hn-ing secured
the most number OF base hits during the month Of
August, Is entitled TO the silver pencil offered by
Brad. Adams. Mr.. Baker took part in eight de-
partmentul games, and made twenty base hits
thus giving him the lead and pencil. The pencil
should be forthcoming, as the Invitations will
soon be out. Remember, Baker, we are with you,
don't forget us.
National Republican., 1882-09-08
T.ovar scd,, pot,t

The popular excursions 10 Lower Cedar Point
will come close on Sunday next the 10th instant,
on which occasion every eXertion will be made to
bring q successful series OF excursions to bril-
liant close. In addition to the usual attractions
OF the delightful resort there will bc given oys
ter ToHst of fresh oysters taken from the bar off the
point. This will be u rare opportunity for those
who fond of the luscious bivalve 10 enjoy II in
its most attractive fom. The management have
shown such rare efficiency in their arrangements
of this seasons excursions that there is no doubt
about the thorough eujOyability of the final one of
the season. The tickets have been placed at 81
for The round trip, including the oyster roast.
National Republican., 1882-09-08
A Midnight Plight.

About l2;i5 this morning difficulty occurred on
h street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets
Wilson Smith, colored The latter knocked Il c
former down, his head striking with great force
on the sidewalk. While Marks was down Smith
kicked him several times in the abdomen in
hcting severe injuries. He was taken to the Sec
ond precinct station house in an insensible cond-
ton and later 10 the Frey dmans Hospital. Officer
West arrested Smith and locked him up.
National Republican., 1882-09-08
The yVo,,,rr,s I,ear,,e.

The Women's National Labor League held a
meeting at their rooms in the Corooran building
last night which was well attended, The consti-
tuition was read and adopted. Remarks We're
made by Messrs. Mcdonald and Brown Mtsdames
Greene, Miller, ana Smith, the latter earnestly de-
tending the position they had taken, and saying
that they prop poSed to show up every woman In
office who deserved 1t, aud did not expect the
countenance Of the ornamental or political class.
A little excitement was caused by the appearance
4 Dr. Mary Walker, who was evidently al tu-
tTuder,
National Republican., 1882-09-08
Turn GIIrb.f Esroa

About o'clock last night an alarm of fire was
turned in from box 25, caused by an oil lamp up
setting at 1897 Ninth street northwest occupied by
John Morgan. The fire department responded
promptly, but, did not SO into active service,
There was no damage.
At about 1870 last night the department was
called to respond to an alarm from box 81, turned
in by Officer Connolly on account of fire being dis
covered at 7S0 Seventeenth street northwest. The
house Is owned by DR.. Richie and occupied by
Mrs. II. Z. Leaberby. The damage was about 500
National Republican., 1882-09-08
Howard UnivcrxIty.

In view of the very liberal appropriation of Con-
gress, the buildings of Howard University have
been placed in excellent repairs. To the uniyer-
siy or main building, the ladies' dormtory, and
hegentlemen's hail, many additions aud improve
meuts have been made. SO that tie institution is
In better condition to accommodate its students
than ever before The indications arr that many
new students will enter the university wAen the
MCNl term begins, SepIember l3.