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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
coLosmIrn MAID in p,scaAcE.

Oisgraced BY sharpero WAs 'sselI
QUIZ ThrMsolves. the RamOus Old
Mare and the Pabl c.
Under the heading "Budd Doble's
Obituary." the Pacific Life of june
I'd remarks:
"The subject of these lines is well
known throughout the country as a
trainer and driver of trotting hor-
ses, more particularly during the
last six or seven years, since he has
become in q measure identified with
the wonderful performances of that
grand old mare, Goldsmith Maid,
and until the last few months has
borne the reputation of being a
square and upright man, who was
above the suspicion of selling race
or putting up job and turfmen
throughout the length and breadth of
the land had every confidence in his
integrity and honesty. Since he has
been in California this winter there
has been rumors on several different
occasions that he has not been acting
just exactly right-one Of them trac-
ing to the Bodine- Rarus race at OK
land But excuses were made for Do
BILE on this and other occasions, and
he still possessed the confidence of the
masses. How all this confidence was
shamefully abused, and how in an
hour all Doble's reputation for up
rightness (Which covers period Of
some l5 years as trainer and driver)
was swept away, the story of the
race at Oakland Park last Saturday
fully tell. 1t was reserved for poor
old G0ldsmith Maid, in her 2lst year
and the eleventh of her trotting ca
reer, to be thus publicly disgraced in
the eyes Of 5000 people by being
made the cats paw of lot of sharp-
ers, among whom was her former
friend, and so often her pilot to VIC
tory, in order that these same honest
men and gentlemen might fleece the
confiding public through the medium
of that root of all evils Of the race
course-the pool-box."
The Turf, Field and Farm reprints
the foregoing and adds: "The race
alluded to came off at Oakland Park
on Saturday May 26, in the presence
of 5000 people. Rarus was beaten in
the first heat in 2 :26, and the second
heat Goldsmith Maid was defeated
in 49,. Doble, it is said now Of
fered to withdraw the mare, but as
she was not lame the judges order
ed the race to 60 on. Rarus won
the third heat in 2:l9s4 and the fourth |
heat in 9 20. Splann's arms like those |
of Doble were strong and SO Mr.. |
Conklin's bay gelding was enabled to
get to the front without rendering
himself ineligible for the 2 :l9 class
of the Grand Central Trotting Cir
cult. The first thing to arouse sus-
picion in connection with the social
ed race was the fact that Rarus was
the favorite in the betting just before
the start. The money i'm the pool
box amounted to $4,000; therefore
those in the combination got pretty
we'll paid for the dirty work. The
hippodrome is soundly condemned
by the great dailies as well as by the
turf journals of the Pacific coast I'll
We regard this as healthy sign. The
day Of sham racing is drawing to a
close. The people see behind the
mask and refuse to be longer imposed
upon. Drivers may cheat the law.
but they cannot escape the frowns of
those whose good opinion makes or
mars"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
The President Goes to Harvard

BosToN, June 27.-The Presidents
party left the State House for Har-
ward College, this morning amidst
the greatest enthusiasm of the assem-
bled multitudes and with an escort
of military bands and troops. Sec
retary Eyarts was the only one of the
party who is absent, he having gone
to New Haven to attend Yale College
commencement. He is graduate Of
that institution,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
Stand From Under.

WASHINGTON, June 26.--It is ex-
pected that among the first acts of the
President upon his return will be to
remove such ofiiceholders as have not
resigned their political Positions
After this week applications will be
in order for the places of all who
have not strictly complied with the
Presidents order.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
The Des Moincs correspondent OF

The Des Moines correspondent of
the Chicago Journal says:
If the sickly sentimentalism which
cut down the moose which was sway
ing over the neck of Stanley, the cold
blooded murderer in Story county,
and repealed the laws for capital pun
ishment in this state, has not already
died out, it probably will before next
winter. The rapid increase Of mur-
der in this state calls loudly for a
remedy more potent than moral sua-
sion.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

THE appointments Of John M. Lang
ston,o Ohio, as minister to Hayti is a
good one in many respects.
In the first place the state which fur
nished the Chief Magistrate is certain
ly entifledt to an Office occasionally, be-
sides Mr.. Langston is one of the best
representatives Of the colored race.
He was formerly professor of Ober-
lin College, and oflate has had charge
of Howard University, Washington.
lie is gentleman, scholar and ora
tor, who would do discredit TO no
race or Darty
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
Steamboat Explosion.

BosToN, June 29.-The following
is the list of the injured by the steam.
boat explosion on Silver Lake yes
terday: Alfred May berry, Plymouth,
engineer; Mrs. J. L. Orne, Harrison
Square, recovery doubtful; Mrs.
George Phillips and two children,
Harrison Square. one child very Sc
riously burned; Fanny Brown,
Chelsea, q little girl cannot recover !;
Miss Fanny Merrill, Highland, dan
gerOusly scaldcd and burned; John
Buckley, Harrison Square; Geo. II.
Brooks, age & years; Frank Gale,
Boston; Cora Lemon, Charleston
Rose Lohan, Willie Davis, Somer-
vile; Susie llosmer, Harrison Square
Alice Clark, Harrison Square.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
q a.liot Rox StufYar Sentancaa

CINCINNATI, Juno o. Eph. Hol-
land, the noted gambler and election
crook, was sentenced to-day, to l3
months in the penitentisry for stuff
fling ballot boxes.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

DEs MONIES, 80 p. m June 27.--
The largest and grandest Republican
convention that ever assembled in the
state of Iowa met in this city at ii
O'Clock to-day. Hon. James F. Will
son was chosen temporary Chairman,
and made an old-time speech, which
drew forth a spontaneous outbnrst of
enthusiasm at the close of each sem
tence.
From the Sixth District, Hon. s.
L. Caldwell is member of the Com
mittee on Credentials; Col. John w.
Hammond, on Permanent Organiza-
ton, and Hon. William M. Stone, on
Resolutions.
A heavy rain commenced falling at
this place at IL O'Clock this morn
ing. II.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
snecia, to the cbic,o, .Inr,,,.,


WASHINGTON, June 26,-Oliver II.
Dockery, of North Carolina, says he
has proposed to the President to Or
ganize an Administration party in
his state, if the latter will turn out
all the Federal officers appointed
by General Grant, nearly all Of whom
he says, are carpet.baggers. The
President received the proposition
kindly, and gave Dockery assurances
that within in a few weeks q COM
plete change of Federal officials
would be made. Dockery says. that
with the present officials, 1t is impos-
sible to carry North Carolina for the
Administration, and thata new sweep
would have a good effect. Dockery
is a candidate himself for the position
of Consul General to London. His
son has been appointed Consul to
Leeds.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
A New York Society Confidence

NEW YORK, June 2S.--John Albert
Thercetts, late of 235 west Fourteenth
ST., is the name of the society man"
charged recently with robbing those
who made him their guest. 1t turns
out now that Thercetts confidence"
qualities had a good deal to do with
his admission into the the houses of
the wealthy. lie has fled the city but
not before confessing his guilt.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

SAN FRANcisco, June 27.-Up To
the 24th the Idaho Indians were con-
solidating, but had made no further
strike. They are in force at Horse
Shoe, Salmon River, between White
Bird and State Creek. Tho total
whites in the field number sos.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
a BADLY Busted Judge.

BosToN, June 29.--Jas. Potter, of
White Hall, a Justice of the Vermont
Supreme Court. has beeu adjndged
bankrupt. Liabilities sl50OOO above
assets.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
An Arbitrator.

ROME, June 2s.-Bishop Wood, Of
Philadelphia, has been appointed as
arbitrator In the disputed cases of
the diocese of Pittsburg and the An
cient order Of Hibernians.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

THE President, Secretaries Evarts,
Devens and Schurz, and Post Master
General Key are Off from their official
duties at Washington, on slobber.
ing political tour through New Eng
land. Meantime the Post Master at
Hardscrabble, who receives the mu-
nificent sum of twelve dollars per
annum, is having the ak sharp
cned to behead him because he
was away from his post one day at
Dcs Moines to nominate good candi-
dates for public Offices.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
DAY FOR JUDGE.

Speciul Dispatch 10 The Courier.
DEs MONIES, 5 30 p. m, June 27.-
Day was nominated for Judge, and
Won Coelln for Superintendent of
Public Instruction.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

BUCHAREST, June 2S.-The Grand
Duke Nicholas, together with the Sth
army corps, crossed the Danube near
Simnitza yesterday at daybreak,
driving the Turks from their posi-
tions. Boats filed with troops con-
tinued TO cross the river all day yes
terday.
The Russian official account, dated
Yesterday, says the engagement with
the Turks is still proceeding at Mic
opolis, which has been burned by
bombardment.
The Russians were crossing the
Danube last night near Sistova, not
far from Ioutra, assisted by the ISL
ands between the banks. Terrible
fighting is going on, the Turks doing
their utmost to resist the enemy. An
other crossing is confidently expected
at Tirgshora, opposite Nicopol;s.
The bombardment OF Rustchuk
continues.
All the troops of General thinner.
man have crossed the Danube al
Galatz.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

ST.. PETERSBURG, June 2S.-An Off
cial telegram dated June 23d, says the
Russians attacked Ziebedsiri, on the
Black Sea, north of Batoum. The
Turks. aided by Monitors and armed
population, offered an obstinate re-
sistance from entrenchments and
broken ground. Fighting lasted
throughout the day. Toward even
ing the Russians captured a portion
of the enemy's positions. They lost
a lieutenant colonel, sixteen officers
wounded and four hundred men kill.
ed and wounded.
The foregoing official telegram fur
ther states that on occasion of the
Turkish attack on the Sumeback po-
sition near Ziebedsiri, June 81, the
Turkish report of which was cabled
Wednesday night, Dervish Pasha
commanded. Il is probable, there
fore, that the foregoing engage
ments are identical with affairs claiIn-
ed as victories by Dervish Pasha.-
In previous dispatches n Russian Off
cial dispatch containing an account
of the Sumeback action, says in con-
sequence of the lateness Of the hour
and proximity of Turkish fortifica-
tions the Russians did not carry on
pursuit long.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
THE WAR.
Two Hundred and Eighty Thou
sand Russians Already
Crossed at IbYail.
Mukhtar Pasha's Victory In Asia
900 Prison.
oY4 Taken
THE DAMAGE AT RUsrcHuK.

RUsTCuUK, June 26.-Thc entire
population are flying into neighbor-
ing villages. The Govcrnor-G General
of the province has declared that he
holds the authorizes responsible for
the lives of fugitives, who are most
~ Christians. Twelve shells have
fallen upon military hospitals, five
upon civil hospitals and two upon the
orphan asylum. Patients were seiz-
ed with panic and have left their
beds. The Turks in return partly
destroyed Giurgevo. Seven hundred
shells fell there, yesterday, and eight
hundred, to day. One Russian bat
terry has been dismounted. The Rus
slams apparently mediate a serious
attempt to capture the island of Pyr-
gos.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
FRANCIS JOSEPH PLEASED.

VIENNA, June 29.-Minister Tiaza
has received most flattering tele-
gram from Emperor Francis Joseph,
who says that having read the Minis
ters speech on Eastern affairs. he
could not deny himself the pleasure
of expressing his satisfaction of his
patriotic and excellent words. The
telegram has produced a great sensa-
ton.
The debate on Wednesday and
Thursday, in the Hungarian Diet
was hardly more than unanimous
expression Of the approval of and
confidence in Count Andressy's pol
icy.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
From St. John.

ST. JOINS, June 27.-The work of
tearing down walls and opening
vaults and safes continues. The con-
tents of safes are generally in bad
condition. The Western Union Tel
egraph Company is preparing TO
erect magnificent building. The
principal merchants have got the
debris cleared oil for new buildings.
The Gas Company promises gas in
side of six weeks.
Supplies are being distributed to
from l7,OOO to 10000 people. The
amount OF provisions already con-
sumed is enormous, but the stock
holds out well, and is being constant
ly rcplenished.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

New YORK, june 2S.-The million
Treasury gold, to-day, was awarded
at lO5.O7 to l05.l4 per cent.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
CLIPPINGS.

The run of salmon in the Penobscot
this year is the largest il has been for
twelve or fifteen years.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

THERE is a strong probability that
Stanley Matthews will appoint that
well known jurist, John Baxter, OF
Tennessee, to the Supreme Court
vacancy:
The Chicago Tribune says:
"Judge John Baxter, of Tennessee
is backed by Stanley Matthews for
the Tennessee Supreme Bench, and
others for the vacancy in the United
States Supreme Judiciary. He has
plenty of time to work up his case
for the President has stated that he
will make no appointment for some
months, during which time Baxter
can move to Ohio"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
REpusllcAn COUNTY TICKET.

The Chicago Tribune calls Packard
"the late claimant for the Governor
"ship of Louisiana"
Pending the electoral count, the
Tribune claimed that Packard was
elected and was clamorous for the
appointment of Senator Morton as
acting Vice President, to the end that
Packard, Chamberlain and Hayes
might be inaugurated. Then the
Tribune was a claimant" now 1t is
"reformcr."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
OF THE CROSSING AT SIM


SlMNITzA, June PA correspon-
dent with the Russian army on the
Danube, telegraphs the following
description of the crossing at that
point, together with the operations OF
the army already in Turkish terrific
ry: Under The willows and tamarisks
lining the Roumaniau side of the
Danube there were collected last
night about six o'clock boats and
men, and at about eleven o'clock they
commenced to cross. Both during the
crossing and afterwards they suffered
from the fire of the batteries, and
from the fire of one gun, standing
alone, which fired with steadiness and
precision and created some damage !;
but although the men suffered the
boats continued to come and go until
men enough were collected on the
Turkish side to hold their own.
When morning dawned General
Dragmirof' division of the Eighth
corps was the first TO cross. The
Turks fired the last round a little aft
er o'clock. To-day on the Turkish
side the bank presents low cliffs and
steep declivity, and behind that,
more gradual ascents, but always
forming perfectly defensive positions,
which were, in fact but feebly con-
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

towyrds Rieka and possibly also by
way Of Scutari and Tcherni,za.
These movements would menace
Cettinge.
From the latest news received here
one fact would appear quito clear,
namely, that the crossing Of the Dan
ube was only successful from Simnit-
"a to Sistova. All other attempts up
to Wednesday failed.
The Roumania Telegraph is silent
regarding yesterday eve.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
RUSSIANS REpuLsEn.

LONDON, June 2S.-A special from
Zewin says the Russian attack on the
Turkish positions at Zewin was re-
pulsed despite repeated assaults. The
Turks had only ten thousand men,
but their numerical inferiority was
balanced by well fortified positions.
The Russians fought with great bra
very.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

CoNsTANTINorLE. June 2G.--It is
asserted that the English Consul at
Rustchuk, who also acts for the Unit
ed States, unavailingly endeavored
to avert the Russian fire by hosting
an American flag.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
alIIglIk||aI;j||I||IEg 8 q
FROM pEs MONIES.
The Republican State Convention
the Largest Ever Known In the
History Of the State.
Especial Dispatch 10 the Courier j

l0aense Enthussa ssn-Jas. r. wilson
Makes An Oid Time Speech Rain
leg tD ~ Des Mofnss.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

New YORK, June GA dispatch
says Erzeroum advices indicate
Mukhtar Pasha has won great vic
tory aud taken thousand Russians
prisoners. A thousand Russians ca
pitnlated at Bayazid.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
Cool "Road Aoent..n

Hot CREEK, Wy, June 2S.-Anoth-
er coach robbery took place, last
night. The Stage from Deadwood
was stopped near Cheyenne river
and both treasure boxes taken. The
passengers were not molested. The
"road agents" sent word by the driv-
er to the managers Of the stage line
to send them a pair Of gold scales, as
dividing gold dust with q spoon was
not always satisfactory. A detach-
ment of 20 cavalrymen under Lieut..
Reynolds left Fort Laramie, this
in search of the robbers.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

BUCHAREST, June 26.-The Turks
have evacuated and the Russians oc-
cupied Hirsova.
Up to Monday 2SO,OOO Russians
had crossed the Danube at Ibrail.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

ST. PETERSBURG, June 2S.-Grand
Duke Nicholas tclegraphs the diff
cult and complicated task of crossing
the Danube is achieved. Sistova and
surrounding heights are in our hands.
Flags are flying all over st. Peters,
burg and solemn service OF thanks
giving has been celebrated in the ca
thedral.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
RUSHING RrssIANs,

VIENNA, June 26.-On the shore be-
hind PyrgOs three Russian batteries
are encamped, with two field battal-
ions and large masses of cavalry.
Ever since Wednesday last dense col
umns of troops belonging to the new
Russian army corps from Kischeneff
have been passing through Jassy.
Next week the st. Petersburg guards
are expected by the same route Two
complete army corps, l4th and llth,
are already in the Dabrudscha.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
Indian Raid Probable = Mon+.n.

sHOs0V Watu pTOOa0l0 ~ montana. B..
HELENA, Mont, June 29.--Gover-
nor Potts has telegram that NeZ
Perces Indian arrived at Missoula,
Montana, with intelligence that the
Indians are coming into Bitter Root
at the head of the Valley to clear it
out, and if the Flatheads don't join
them to clean them out too. The
Flatheads have driven all their horses
ont of the valley and the squaws and
children are going up to Lolo fork
A Nez Perces Chief told Major Wha
ley that the Nez Perccs were going to
clean out Bitter Root Valley and that
the Flatheads would join them on
the first, as near as he could remem-
Der at five a. m. on Tuesday.
LATER.-AnthOny Chaffin left here
for Gird's Creek about one this morn
ing, to try to persuade people to re-
main little longer, as John Summers
was instructed to be back at Corvai-
lis at daylight this morning. The
whole valley is ready to move in here
to-day, if they hear nothing favorable
Henry Burkhouse moved his family
in last night.
Signed, JAS. III. Mills, Sec.
Gov. Potts made arrangements
with Gilway & Salisbury to forward
If necessary, arms and ammunition
to Missouli; also directed Secretary
Mills to repair to the same place
forthwith and report the situation.
There is great uneasiness among set
tiers in Western Montana and various
calls are made on the governor for
arms, ammunition and troops.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

VIENNA, June 29.--It is reported
that France has asked Germany to
Join her in opposing any endeavors
on the part of England to obtain
possession of the SueZ Canal.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
GEAR NOMINATED.

DEs MONIES, June 27, 4 80 p. m.-
Johu ii. Gear nominated for COVER
nor on first ballot, by handsome
majority. Frank 7. Campbell nomi-
mated for Lieut.. Governor. III
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
The number of opium and mornh;

The number of opium and morphis
eaters in this country alone, would
equal in size an immense army. To
what extent the desire was ingrafted
In these unfortunates by the early
administration of the deadly poisons
named, II is not difficult to conceive.
Or. Bulls Baby Syrup is the remedy
for the diseases of babyhood, con-
tains nothing injurious to the weak
est infant and is absolutely safe un.
der all circumstances. Price 25 cents.
BE sure you buy your Boots 4
Shoes at Phillips. a25wtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

NEW YORK, June pa special
cable despatch states that bloody
fighting is going on at Pyrgos. On
the Danube Russian troops arc cros-
sing enmasse, engaging Turks who
are making a desperate resistance.
The slaughter on both sides has been
terrible. Turkish Gun Boats are
also engaged in the battle.
Late advices from Turkish sources
state that the Turkish forces claim a
victory in battle near Gervin, on
Tuesday, and that the Russians lost
1000 men.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
REpuBLyCAN STATE TICKET

REPuBLSCAN STATE TICKET.
For Governor.
HON. JOHN II. GEAR.
of Des Mones county.
For Lieutenant Governor.
HON. FRANK I. CAMPBELL.
ofJasper county.
For Supreme Judge.
JAMES G. DAY.
OF Fremont county.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction.
CARL w. Won COELLN.
REPUBLICANS COUNTY TICKET.
For Senator,
r. L. TILTON.
Representatives,
w. NJ. McFHEERIN.
A. II. BURNS.
Treasurer.
w. w. POLLARD.
Sheriff,
LEEJ. MICHAEL.
Auditor,
THOS. III. SHANE.
County Superintendent Of echools,
CLAY WOOD.
Surveyor,
w. III. McGLASHON.
Supervisor,
G.. A. BRYAN.
Coroner,
A. G.. OLNEY.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
"REY' MIrvEs

CoNsTANTINoPLE, June %. - The
Bey Of Tunis has requested the Otto
man Government to send him vessels
to convey present of mules to Con-
stantinople from Tnnis. The British
and French consuls arc stated to have
recommended the Dey to observe neu-
trality.
Fifteen hundred Russian cavalry
who endeavored to relieve Bayazid
have been beaten by the Kurds " ith
a loss of GO killed and 25 wounded.
The Russian garrison still hold the
citadel,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

ATHENS. June 29.--It is rumored
that Turkey claims the restitution of
certain ammunition which the Greek
authorities recently seized at Corfu
as contraband Of war, and threatens
force if the demand is refused. 1t ia
said that Greece has decided to re-
sist tho demand.