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New-York tribune., 1876-07-25
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
WITHHOLDING OF MIR. wHTrHoRNE's REPORT

WAsHINGToy, Monday, July 2i, 1s7G.
The report of the majority Of the Committee
Naval Affairs. concerning alleged abuses In the navy,
re- Is signed by all the Democratic meubors Of the COM
rnitcc aud by Mr.. Burlcigh, Republican. The latter
says in q that he signed the report read belicy-
ns to be in accordance with the evidence taken and
autaly just. but that Ee has sympathy with 20
much - the report is OF ravtisan character The
minority MesSrs Harris Of Maine, Hayes, and Danord,
are now preparing their views upon the subject OWng
the failure the part Of Mr. Wthorne the Chair
man of the Committee. to have the report made the
special order Friday next twOhrds vote being ne
crssary for the purpose, that gentleman did not hnk IL
would be proper rush ~ present copy oi the re-
port The Of the press. The substantive ana mate
ial points OF il, However, we're generally puDished
week ago.
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large rocmy sleigh and fine pair of horses for his
own use.
MR.. ROBEsONS OPPORTUNITY.
HE Is INVITED TO APPEAR BEFORE MR.. GLovERs
COMMITTEE AND ExPLAIN-sAFE ACTION OF THE
COMMITTEE.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRmUNE.l

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, July 24.-Mr. Glover's Committee
appointed to investigate the real estate pool OF the
District of Columbia, the indebtedness of Jay Cooke
& Co.. and other subjects, held long meeting to-
day for the purpose of considering the draft of
report which had been prepared by its Chairman at
a recent meeting. The resolution attached TO the
report had, by vote of the Committee, been so
amended as propo4e the reference of the testimony
and report TO the Committee the judiciary for
their consideration, and for them to determine
whether sufficient grounds for impeachment had
been discovered At the meeting to-day the report
TO the House was still further postponed in order to
give Secretary Robson an opportunity to appear be-
fore the Committee and make any explanations he
may desire. A special meeting of the COMMITTEE
will be held on Wednesday for this purpose. Two
Democratic members of the Committee-Mr Lewis
of Alabama and.Mr. Culbcrson of Texas-beeymg
that the best policy III this matter is TO 60 slowly
and to he sure of every step, have opposed all sum-
mary action, and, by voting with the Republicans,
have brought about the arrangements referred to
above.
New-York tribune., 1876-07-25
CONSIDERATION or THE robson REPORT
DELAYED.

Much Of the afternoon was wasted in the
House in roll calls On resolutions OF political or semi
poIt,a, character, aud In hlbu.crug to prevent the
immediate consideration of the report Of the Committee
on Naval Affairs Mr.. NhtthOme Chairman Of this
CorIacc asked that its report be made special order
for Friday next, but, having lJ'd 10 obtain unanimous
consent thI he moved suspension Of the rules aud
the passage ~ resolution 20 bring the report OF his
Commit tee before the ToUS'. This failed to receive the
requisite tvothrds The opposition Of the Repub-
Leans was due not much TO The character Of Mr.
WLtlu,,'- .,p,rt ~ 20 sire 10 give the minority
~ The Committee. on opportunity tO prepare counter
report which tie Republicans might use in debate ~
answer to aus sIucut ~ tGc Navy Dcpa tment By
tL, Democrats.
New-York tribune., 1876-07-25
cprvrs AND cAsUALrlEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

OTTAWA July 2i.-Bresenham, tho Iaroolton
murderer has escaped 10 the United states
RosTov. July 24.-Charlcs w. Cass OF WATERFOWL
n, Years old hanged himself yesterday In the yard OF the Lex
ingtoL- st. schoolh0usc
orrnEc. July 24-The Rev. Mr. Tetri. who was
CONNECTED with the Quebec Archbshoprc was accldeha
drowned Rivere Quela while DathlnS on SATURDAY.
HALIFAX July 24.-Edwards, the soldier who tred
, sentry a the Citadel few days ago. has been se
nr 10 two years imprisonment the military aut0rtes oo
ieyng that he feg0ng insanity iOr to puPoooo Vi SWINE
out Of the service. ,
PROVIDENCE r. L. July 24.-Deputy. sdsrsnon Marsha,
Knowles and United States Detective Kent ths u In
sTesIed Allen Thayer John NJ Field, and SUMNER MoMs
Moegan ana Burrillys The charge VI passing cou'o
uuue
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KFIIEY'S SILVER BILL.
Frw HhRU-WoNLY yorE- GAINED FoE T-wEAT
CJEi.TyCY.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO TIE rnrnrvEl

IBY TELEGRAPH To TIE TEiHNNEl
WASHINGIoN, July 2l.-The most important busi-
done in the Hoasc to-day was the vote taken on
Nh kclleys bill directing the Issue of silver dollars
and restoring 20 them their cgal-t,ndcr property.
The bill did not obtain the iwo-tnir, vote required
under the rules. The yo;" stood Is in the aiumJ-
tive to Go in the negative, Il rccoid which prove,
conclu,iycly that. should the report Of tie Com
mit,co on Mines and Mining (which ToN has the
floor IN the morning hour, b, achcd any time, this
week. the bill which II Las proposed would certainly
pass the House. The affirmative vote ON Mr.
kcllcy's bin was not very much greater tlan That
which the iulla'ionists had been able To- muster -
Gently IN favor oi rcp'a! fthc Eeump.o1 act. hut
ana examination Of ia" list shows that considerable
number of hard-moucy men 'aye been won over hy
the advocates Of silver imitation. aoug these are
Iiogaiio &. Brcharl ui Illinois. hi;ou \. Chandler
o GcorcII Omar y. Congcr oi Michigan Marx II.
Iunurn of Minnesota. ;. 4. IlGrlDurt of Illinois,
N. VI Ivy OF Louisiana, J. ". McDiil Of loFg.
VI. TLornburg Of Tcnucs.cn. !. O. Tufts OF Iowa,
George Willard. OF Michigan, and the entire Colt
f,lnm DELEGATION. The oily thing, when VIII
rrohaLlv prevent a revolution in our metallic
currency. with al the disastrous results winch
voud bc sure 20 follow will prlb1b, hc the want Of
time for the senate 20 give the silver bill sufficient
consideration or a, veto 10y tie President.
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THE VENEZUELAN COINAGE LAW.

HAVANA, July 24.-Adyices from Caracas
state that the Goccta the Official journal Of that place OF
the 9th inst contains decree granting 10 Jeroehl Co.
Of Caracas the privilege of corning at the Paris hnt,
and introducing through the ports OF Laguayra and
Porto Cabeo silver money to the amount OF S2ioOoo
The coinage OF Venezuelan money Is TO he continued,
and the introduction foreign silver com plOhlOitcd
uudrr pcnay OF cOniscatOn This decree goes INTO eect
STATES in 40 DAYS; and Tor the West indies, in 10 days.
New-York tribune., 1876-07-25
FIRE IN A TELEGRAPH OFFICE.

PHILADELPHIA, July 25.-The eupola orf the
900, q, the Western Union Telegraph building, In
this city, which was used for tho reception
and protection of tho wires running into inc
s,ructnre was destroyed by fire about l o'clock TINS
morning nterruptng telegraphc communication win, ,
,h cit bv that line Fortunately the flames weie .on
fined 10 tie roof and the loss. including that " Sasf'
WI not exceed 500.
New-York tribune., 1876-07-25
RtOTING IN NOVA SCOTIA.

HALIFAX, July PA telegram from sgd
pcy saws that number Of the coal eaters have with.
drawn from the strike at the sydney mines and resumed
work. The windows of their houses were broken
by the miners continuing the strike. large can OF
po,lcr with lighted fuse attached. was thrown through
I'm. window OF one house. but cXtingshed before IL
,Niloded The men have discontinued work, owing 10
intimidation.
New-York tribune., 1876-07-25
ST. THOMAS AND sANTo DOMINGO.

HAVANA. July 24-Advices from st. Thomas
under date OF the thn report business there ex-
ceedingy dull American silver is quoted at eight per
cent discount as against gold.
Sauto Domingo adyices to the effect that every
thing Is quiet that place The tobacco crop is just be-
ginning to come in, aud Will be small. The market
ouened at far puCes.
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wATERspoUr AND LOSS OF LIFE.

SAN FRANCISCO, July PA dispatch from
Eureka says at about O'Clock last night cloud burst
on the Diamond Range Mountains, 13 miles east OF here
which resulted, without moments warming IN 'he
death of Chinese eoodchoppers and probaoy large
number of Italians who were encamped In canon get
ting ont timber column Of water 200 feet high rushed
New-York tribune., 1876-07-25
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsuISGToS Monday, july 2i ls76.
The President has signed the joint resolution
r the issue o silver coin: The 10 continue the pub
lie printing: tine act to remove the political disabilities
of e. T. E,auracard " Olcsus, and the act max NJ
Appropriations Tor the support Of the army Tor the hs''
year ,uI.ug June 80, l~s1.
The Controller of thc Currency has declared nth ani
final dividend ~ p per favor of the dit"rs oi
ID, First National Bank oi Washington ID. c. making IN
all dividend of 100 per cent.
New-York tribune., 1876-07-25
PROSPECTS OF THE REPEAL ELL.

The House Committee on Banking and Cur
rcucy failed to-day TO reach vote on the bill re-
pea Ing ihr Resumption act of 1S7t The general inn
precision seems 10 bc that the Committee viii agree TO
port the bin at ia meeting tomorrow morning. although
scott Wise Will not ur,hlllv v"'o for if ""i'a1" %"
Frnally bring aboat specie payments in 1879 or soon
t..ft. ,trt
New-York tribune., 1876-07-25
TILE GARNER MILLS CLOSED YESTERDAY

PoUouKEEpSIE, n. Y, July 2i.-At Wap-
pngers Falls to-day, where the Garner mills are located
all business was suspended and the stores OF the village
were closed of respect to the memory OF the victims
NJ tha MnhaNk disaster,
New-York tribune., 1876-07-25
SrICIDE OF A ROMAN BANKER.

LONDON. Monday, July n, 1875.
The Times publishes a letter from its cOrre-
spouent under date Of July 0. which says that
a Wci.-0uovn banker named Baldni committed suicide
b, ,rbwui,g he tTijcr. HIS books show that his LA
btcs are $50 OOO. and his realizabe assets $4,000
New-York tribune., 1876-07-25
pFCRIrITs FOR THE WEST.

FORTRESS MONROE, July 24.-Orders have
been received by Geu Barry to get In readiness 100 re-
cruis which we're attached the Artillery School for in
sructon in May last They Will be assigned to other
batteries now under orders for the West.
New-York tribune., 1876-07-25
CONEIRNlATInNS.

W,suIvGTov, July 2i.-rhe Senate in Ex-
ccufiyc r, sion to-dar onudrmcd the nomination ot
George f. Talbot a De- solicitor of the Treasury Depart
mont vice ElufurI wilson resigned. and Edwin : NLlt-
tier 10 be- Postmaster .t Evanston, W. ominS.
New-York tribune., 1876-07-25
THE FRENCH SENATE RETRoGRADING.

Many of the Senators belonging to the party
of the Right seem disposed push the campaign against
the Chamber OF Deputies; large party in the Senate
appear inclined to reject the Municipal bill.
New-York tribune., 1876-07-25
srpIEE oF RIGGERs.

PHILADELPHIA, July 24-The journeymen
struck to-day against the proposed reduc
ton OF wages from So 80 50 per day. and nearly all
the sbous along the wharves were deserted
New-York tribune., 1876-07-25
NETWORK, TUESDAY, JULY %, 1876.

upon them. The Italians camped short distance
above the Cinnamon and trace be found OF the
former II Is feared all pcrished.
New-York tribune., 1876-07-25
NAVAL INTILLIGENCE.

WAsHINGTON. July 23.-Advices to the Navy De-
n,r.nt sa, that Alert route To tho Asiatic Station,
arrived t Gibraltar June ~ and expected 10 leave July Of
NlaIf1 nnhp SAID
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WASHINGTON.
THE HARBOR BILL DOOMED.

GEN. GRANTS INTENTION TO VETO 1T IF 1T PASSES
THE BILL TOO LATE TO DO ANY GOOD THIS
YEAR,
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FOREIGN NEWS
THE WAR IN TURKEY.

THE TURKS REFUSED AT THE DRISA-sERvIAN
VICTORY AT RAYITNITZA-MoRE ATROCITIES IN
BULGARfA-HEAvY sERvIAN LOSSES AT IsvoR.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-08-24
An Important Report on Disinfectants.

The sixth of the new series of Re-
ports of the Medical Officers of the
Privy Council and Local Government
Board contains an article on the study
of disinfectants by DR.. Baxter. A
great number of very careful expert.
ments were made with the view to
test the disinfecting properties of the
so-called disinfectants commonly used.
Evidence was adduced to show that
carbolic acid, sulphur, permanganate
of potash, and chlorine are all endow.
ed with true disinfectant properties,
though in very varying degrees. The
effectual disinfectant operation of
chlorine and permanganate of potash
appears to depend far more on the ma.
ture of the medium through which the
particles of the infective matter are
distributed than on the specific char.
acter of the particles themselves. A
virulent liquid cannot be regarded as
certainly and completely disinfected by
sulphur unless it has been rendered
permanently and thoroughly acid. No
virulent liquid can be considered dis
infected by carbOlic acid unless it con.
tains at least 2 per centum by weight
of the pure acid.
When disinfectants are mixed with
a liquid it is very important to be
sure that they are thoroughly incor.
porated with it, and that no solid mat
ters capable of shielding contagium
from immediate contact with its de-
stroyer be overlooked. Aerial disinfec-
ton, as commonly practtced In the,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-08-24

sick-room, is either useless or positive.
~ Objectionable, owing to the false
sense of security it is calculated to
produce. To make the air of room
smell strongly of carbolic acid by scat
tering carbolic powder about the floor,
or of chlorine by placing tray of
chloride of lime in a corner, is, SO far
as the destruction of specific contagia
is concerned. an utterly futile proceed
ing. - IT,.
The practical result of these expert
ments goes to prove ny that dry heat,
when it can be applied, is probably the
most efficient of all disinfectants (2)
that the old plan of stopping up Gre
vices, and fumigating with sulphur
and charcoal, is more efficacious than
any other proceeding with more mod.
ern disinfectants (3) that the use of
carbolic vapor for disinfecting pur.
poses should be abandoned, owing to
Che relative feebleness and uncertain
ty of it's action.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-08-24

ique until they are literally race of invalids
pale, nervous, feeble and back-achy, with
the persons of the robust, buxom ladies char
acteristic of the sex in days gone by. Bya
very large experience, covering a period of
years, and embracing the treatment of many
thousands Of cases OF those ailments peculiar
to Women, DR.. Pierce, of the Worlds Dis
pensary, Buffalo, N. Y, has perfected by the
combination OF certain vegetable extracts,
natural specific, which he does not extol as a
cure,all, but one which admirably fulflls
s1ngleness OF purpose, being most positive
ana reliable remedy for those weaknesses and
complaints that affiict the women OF the pres
e eM gay; Ihls natural specific compound is
called Or. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The
io!oWlng are among those diseases in which
this wonderful medicine has worked cnres as
it by magic and with certainty never tetore
attained by any medicines: Weak back, ner.
vous and general debility, falling and other
displacements of internal organs. resnltino
from debility and lack of strength in natnaa1
supports. internal fever, congestion, inflam-
nation and liberation and very many other
chronic diseases incident to women, not pro-
per to mention here, in which, as well as in
the cases that have been enumerated. the
Favorite Prescription effects cure-the marvel
OF the world. It will not do harm in any
state or condition Of the system, and by
adopting its use the invalid lady NAV avoid
that severest Of ordeals-the consulting of a
family physician. Favorite Prescription is
sold ny dealers in medicines generally
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-08-24
LOTOS LAND.
ROSE TERRY COOKE.

y, land beloved! U, land unknown,
by what blue Rhine or rapid Rhone,
Or any river man hath known,
Shall arrive at theeH
Or by what mighty trackless seas,
Where the unwearied northern breeze
From dumb and frozen cavern fees
Triumphant, to be free?
Or by what desert, red and vast,
Breaking the fervid tropic blast.
Shall my too lingering sters at last
Attain to thy sweet shore?
y, plains serene! D, rivers rolled
Like babbling dreams DER sands Of gold3
Fair birds that do your pinions fold,
And singing, cease to soar!
Skies, where such slumbrous mists are shed
The heart forgets it ever bled,
And sleep lies on the lonely head,
Forgetting and forgot.
There nothing has been or shall he,
But all things are eternally,
The tired soul may not think or sec,
Such quiet rules the spot.
For there is neither hope nor fear,
No hated thing, nor nothing dear,
Nor any troubled atmosphere,
Nor anything but rest.
Such utter sleep, such thoughtlessness
As might mortal life redress.
And set aside its deadly stress,
From even a wOman'S breast.
0 land, dear land! sweet-visioned shore,
That no mans footsteps may explore,
Nor any but a tool depl,re,
Yet would slept in thee!
The jester tires of cap and bells,
The disenchanted laughs at spells,
The past all future lives foretells,
Dear land, come true to me-!
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-08-24

Many who are suffering from the ef-
fects Of the warm weather and are debilitat-
ed, are advised by physicians to take 1uoder-
ate amounts of whisky two or three times
during the day. In little while those who
adopt this advice frequently increase the
number of "drinks," and in time become
confirmed inebriates. A beverage which win
not create thirst for Intoxicating liquors.
and which is intended especially for the ben
eft Of debilitated persons, whether at home
or abroad, is DR.. Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic,
Containing the juices of many medical herbs,
this preparation does not create an appetite
tor the Intoxicating cup. The nourishing and
llfe'supporting properties of many valuable
natural productions contained in 1t and well
known to medical men have most strength
ening influence. A single bottle of the Tonic
Will demonstrate its valuable Qualities. For
debility arising from sickness, over exertion
or from any cause whatever, wine glass full
OF See Weed Tonic taken after meals will
strengthen the stomach and create an appe.
lite tor wholesome food. To all who are about
leaving their homes, we desire to say that the
excellent effects Of DR.. Schenck:s seasonable
remedies, Sea Weed Tonic, and Mandrake
Pills. are particularly evident when taken b1
those who are injuriously affected by change
OF water and diet. No person should leave
home without taking supply of these safe.
guards along. For sale by all Druggists.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-08-24
man who did not regard fly with

rage. es,ye-.... ~.-..
There are many kinds of flies-the
green fly, the blue.tailed fly, the eild.
ed fly, the butterfly, the dragon fly,
the swamp fly, the horse fly and the
Spanish fly but the worst of all flies
is the common fly. That is the fly
which is the pest Of all nations. We
may say of it as Hamlet said of death,
LAY, madam, it is common and with
the same deep regret. This was the
kind of fly which Uncle Toby caught
and put out of the window, saving,
go, poor creature there is room
enough in the world for both YOU and
me- But Uncle Toby was wrong.
There is not any room in the world for
a fly and a man at once. The philan-
thropy of Sterne is VIGOROUSLY false
and sentimental, and this was one of
the lines which on his deathbed he
would have wished to blot. The Ro.
mans expressed the miseries of fly
time in the words 'stempus fugit -
and, with greater experience than they
the ..shoo fly to us is the noblest fly
of all.
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A Mothers Love.

The neighborhood of Ninth and L
streets was thrown into state of en-
element yesterday morning by an in
furiated middle aged female, clothed
in black, with short red hair, and arm
ed with an interesting-looking cow
hide, which with a fiendish delight
she cut the air right and left and She
bowled along at ten-knot speed. Halt.
ing in front of respectable looking
house she attracted the attention of
the inmates by throwing a large brick
against the door. Half dozen heads
were thrust out of so many windows,
them that of well.krown
young gentleman recently married.
The excited woman observed this, Sc
GREETED the cowhide, and with sanity
smile said:
"Tom, come down here; I would
speak with you a moment
Thomas complied with the request,
and accompanied by his blushing young
bride, opened the door and confronted
his visitor. That ancient institution
cleared the front steps at one bound,
caught Tommy's left ear in firm grip
and began to be1abor him unmerciful-
ly, saying as she did so:
"You young wretch! You puppy !!
You ungrateful whelp! (Whack y
Got married, did youe Run off from
your mother and marry that gal there,
do you! (Whack whack y Now: sir,
jest git yer things ready (whack y and
come home! I'll let you know that
until you arc twenty-one (whack y yer
amt going to get out of my clutches y
(Whack y
Toms wife rushed to his assistance
at this juncture, saying:
"Tom, my darling, slap her good
and come in.''
But Tom tearfully replied, as an ex-
ira sharp cut landed on his neck:
II can't, my (ough) darling mother
says mustn't. :" Meekly he descended
the steps, and was led off by his man.
ma, followed by large crowd. The
newly made bride went into the house,
slammed the door, and quiet reigned.
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Flies,

Beelzebub, Prince of the Powers of
the Air, is we'll known to be the King
of Flies, and that explains the devllish
disposition of those insects. The pro.
phet Daniel, who was great man,
called Beelebub "Bel," for short, and
thus showed proper contempt for the
miserable fiend. Daniel, we know,
could get along with the lions in their
den, but the flies evidently bothered
him /; and if prophet could feel their
torments it is not singular that such
sinners as ourselves should suffer.
Flies are certainly, next to mosquitoes,
the principal evils of summer.
A census of the flies has not yet
been taken, owing to the expense to
the government and to the disgraceful
deficiency of our system of arithmetic.
1t is thought. however, that there are
in New York city alone upward of
5000, 900, 600, 900, 900, 900, 000,000 full
grown flies, exclusive of ancient chief
tains, pappoOses and squaWs. This is
an underestimate, but few billions
more or less make no practical differ
ence. It is enough that there are too
many.
The vitality of a fly is wonderful.
Benjamin Franklin says that if you
put a fly in a bottle of wine, cork him
Up and keep him for hundred years,
andthen open the bottle he will come
out insensibly drunk; but that, put in
the sun, he will revive and make a
direct line for your ear. We have
not yet tried this experiment, but
know that Franklin must be right.
The fly is the most faithful of all
creatures. Dogs desert their masters
and horses try to run away, but the fly
always returns to us. Leaving your
nostrils or the left corner Of your eye,
fly will appear to forget your exist
ence but his fidelity is greatly abus
ed. He will soar around the room,
buzz on the window pane, fight with
his rivals and coquet with his female
acquaintance but when you expect
it least the same fly will suddenly re.
turn to the same spot. This is espec-
tally the case in the early morning,
when you wish to sleep. Then is the
favorite time of tho fly to show his
agility and to compel the slumberer to
rival the quickness of his movements.
HyenaS and tigers can be tanned, par
rots can be educated to watch over in
fants and cats to suckle mice; but the
fly is faithful to the instincts of his
race. One of the best of the dramat.
lists of Queen Elizabeth's era, wishing
to give an idea of a perfectly wild ma
ture, could only say that it was as ''un-
tamable as flies" What could be
more expressive! Educated fleas are
common, but an educated fly is an un.
known creature. They do not need
education, they know too much al.
ready. They have eyes and intellect
enough to make a trsyting place of the
point of your nose, a bridal chamber
of your ear and a battle ground of
your whole head. Flies are particular
" fond of heads that are hairless, but
we have yet to learn Of q bald.headed