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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-28
4 MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR.

A Colored Man Finds Dead Baby In His
Stove-ptpe-stronE suspicions Of NAL Prac-
tice.
Shortly after noon yesterday colored man
named Byram Harris. residing ut No. 1858 Fourth
street northwest, appeared at the Second pre-
cinet station, and, after giving his namc as Byram
Harris, reported to Lieutenant Noonan that he
had found newborn child In his stove pipe.
Sergeant Redway and Policeman PfaH, together
with DR.. b. b. Adams, proceeded to the house Of
Harris for the purpose Of investigating the affair.
After making diligent inquiries as to how the
sp found h.
living In the adjoining house, No: 1881, had been
sick for some days, and attended by Br. I; A:
q miscarriage or an abortion performed. Tho
fotus is SUPP ossd to be about four months old.
The two houses adjoin each other In such
manner as to make one chimney answer for both,
and the stove.pipe attached to the kitchen stove
10 house No; 1883 running In into the chimney made
II from the other house. The way
THE DISCOVERY
was made is as follows When Harris arose In
the morning and attempted to make q fire In HIS
kitchen stove he found the draught was defective.
Thinking the pipe was filled with SCOT he took
his surprise he found the fGtus as above stated,
precinct station, The Impression Is that ' '''0n0
AN ABORTION
was performed, and no little suspicion seems to
be cast upon the attending ply sickin At any rate
the authorities intend to make 4 thorough inves-
tigation Of the affair, and II there is any crim-
inality attached to any person or persons they
will have tho full extent Of the law melted out to
them.
DR.. Augusta, the colored physician who at
tended the unfortunate girl, has always born
an unbltmished reputation In his circle Of &C.
quaintnnces. and is about the only colored medi-
cal PRACTITIONER In the District who has been
looked upon with favor by the white physicians
the District. His friends, while acknowledge cling
that suspicion strongly attaches TO him. claim
that he will be able to clear his skirts Of all
blame.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

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or Government contracts, can be immensely tacil-
itatcd through us. VIII also furnish res ons bic
sureties, purchase vouchers. and make cash ad-
yances. Address, stating particulars, CAPITAL
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Electric Flashes.

The official canvass of the cotton area
this year shows an increase of nearly four
per cent. over 1876, giving the total in ex-
cess of $4,000, 900 acres. The season has
been too cool for cotton, too wet at the
time of planting, and too dry since, in all
OF the area except Texas. The plant is
now generally small but healthy.
AT conference of Railroad presidents
Friday evening, in New York an agree
ment was made which restores the old pas
senger rates tomorrow. The passenger
train time that was in use previous to the
last disruption will be restored Monday the
25th instant. This means the withdrawal of
fast train on trunk lines.
Indictments were returned at Chicago
yesterday against seven members of ihe
board of commissioners of this county, and
one former member for corruption in
voting for stone contracts in connection
with the new court house contract in which
they are alleged to be implicated IN amounts
of oyer $500 600.
A Pekin, Illinois. dispatch says H. P.
Westerman, member of the Pekin whisk
ring, threatens startling disclosures durin
Jake Rheims trial next week. 1t is re-
ported that Westerman has compromised
with the government.
AT meeting of the Typographical
union of Philadelphia last night recon-
mendation was made on which action was
postponed, favoring reduction to forty
cents per thousand on newspaper and thir
ty five to thirty-seven in book offices.
The French steamer, ST. German, which
which left Aspinwr' the 1st instant is
under contract with French Govern
ment to transport :, 2,2)O soldiers from Mar
Unique to France on its present trip.
Mrs. L. st. John Eckel daughter of the
celebrated Maria Monck, author of "Six
months in convent" was married yester-
day to s. B. A. Harper, recently editor of
the Tablet.
The Tribune reports that the railway
presidents Friday night settled all differ
ences concerning fast trains. The Times
says that nothing has been settled.
John d. Townsend who is preparing
Tweeds confession for publication says it
will be completed Monday or Tuesday and
then will be furnished tie press.
Inman E. Page delivered the class day
Grafton at Brown university Friday. He
is the first colored graduate of the institu-
Thirty-two freshmen were suspended at
Princeton yesterday on account of behav-
ior toward the incoming class.
Ex-United States Senator D. D. Prat
died of heart disease at Logansport, Ind,
this morning, aged 64.
Rev. ]. s. G. Abbott, the historian, died
at Fairhaven, Conn, to-day, aged II.
Governor Hampton left Columbia las
night for New York.
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New York Produce Market.

NHW iUA june las
CorroN-MarRet ls quiet, firm. Mlddling
uplands at ike. .o.o A,,
FLoUR-MTket is ca Receipts 5000 Dds.
Sales 5000 bbls. 60
RYE FIoUR.-M4rk > quoted STEADY. sales
OF 200 bols at $i.bO@so.. 8 for supernne.
WHEAT-Market Is dull and In buyers favor.
Receipts g. 900 bush, Sales none.
RYE-Market full and heavy at 94Ss6c for
state. ,,,, -,
Coas-Market is dun and declining, Re-
ceipts of $1,000 bush. Sales OF $4,000 bush.
at b5kiaeOc for new western mixed none
given for old western mixed.
BARIEY.-Market is quoted quiet.
OATs,-Market unchanged. Receipts OF 5000
hush, sales uf 10000 bush. at 4ia65c for mix ed
western and state, and 4T@oTc for white
IPoRK-Less nrm. Sales of 100 barrels at
IARp.-ouoted as quiet. Sales OF tierces at
IS 60(ao 90.
BUTTER.-Market is quoted at ls@22 for
state and Pennsylvania new
WHIsKY-Quoted iheayy at SHY per gallon
government gauge.
KGGs,-Market quoted dull at lsK@lsc for
state and Pennylvania.
PErRoLEuM.-Qroted at 7kc for crude; re-
coAI0oaiet at ss Oo@4 90 per cargo, for
anthracite.
Rio Grande light TO heavy weights 2B@20c.
WoOL.-Market Is firm, good demand. Domes s.
tic neeoe az s2952c unwashed io@2sc pulled
10000.
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Or lines and Casualties.
FALL OF A BUILDING.


NEW YORK, June II.
At seven o'clock last night one of the
inmates of large tenement 342 and 344
East 33d street noticed that the walls Of
the building had suddenly commenced 10
crack and sink. He Immediately notified
Captain Allen of the 18Th precinct who
with a number of officers entered the
building and with some difficulty cleared it
Of occupants. While the occupants Of the
building were removing their goods the
walls rapidly sank and at nine o'clock the
front walls fell with a.terrible crash. Near
ly two hundred persons resided in the
buildings all OF whom fortunately escaped
before the walls fell. damage estimated at
$4,000.
The New York Tribune says q well
known downtown broker, member of q
prominent firm and club and society man,
confessed to stealing valuable jewelry
from different residences to which he had
been invited to attend social gatherings.
Financial pressure compelled the crime.
The case will probably be compromised.
Robert Richter, government clerk at
Washington, threatened to shoot some kit
tens for despoiling his tomato patch. His
wife retorted that she would tear up his
tomatoes. He Immediately entered the
house from the garden where he was work.
ing and ehot himself dead.
A acsffoldiug used by the bricklayer in
bui ding shaft number two of the Delaware,
L2ckawanRs and western railway tunnel
gave way yesterday precipitating seven
workmen to the ground, distance of forty
five feet injuring all, four seriously, one
probably fatally.
DR.. Chas. A. Sabine was arrested yester-
day at Boston, for attempting to procure
an abortion on Miss Eliza Brown. Mrs. Re-
becca Hutchinson for aiding and abetting,
and DR.. VIM. P. Brechin for procuring
same were also arrested.
Mrs. Oliver Gilbert, Miss Gilbert, Mrs.
Goblet and child Of Racine, Wisconsin,
were drowned Friday at Eagle Lake.
They were out In leaking boat, which
swamped before they could reach the shore.
d. M. Dickinson of Detroit, chairman of
the Michigan democratic central commit
tee, drank poison in mistake for sherry,
Friday. His condition is precarious.
John Jones, foreman of the ChatAeld
was oveieomtroSr, JMHlillfrtap- New York.
shaft this morning and died.
Fred. M. Beckwith, telegraph operator
at Zanesville, Ohio, shot himself, it Is sup
posed, accidentally through the heart Fri
day.
Louis Jelan, Frenchmau. shot himself
fatally yesterday while intoxicated, wheth-
er Intentionally or by accident unknown.
Peter O'Brieh and Roger Donahue of
Columbus, Ohio, were killed by lightning
yesterday, while standing under tree.
The Home bank of Bloomington, ILL.,,
suspended yesterday.
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THIS MORNINGS NEWS.
The Very Latest Dispatches By
Associated Press.
Senator Conkling Goes to Europe.

NEW YORK, June H.
The German steamer Mosel sailed Satur-
day afternoon for Southampton and Bro
men. Among the passengers were Hoh.
Roscoe Conkling, United States senator
from this state. The leaving of the sena-
tor for short European trip was made the
occasion of an extensive ovation in his
honor. He has been the guest OF Col.
Frank E. Howe for several days, and the
recipient Of many attentions from hundreds
OF political and personal friends while
here. These attentions eliminated In q
grand leave taking in the lower harbor.
The steamer j. H. Starin was proffered
Col. Dwight A. Lawrence, the chairman of
the committee Of arrangements, to carry
the friends of the senator down the bay and
return. The Starin was crowded with
about Thousand friends of Senator Conk-
ling, including among them ex exSecretary
Cameron, Senator Jones of Nevada, ex-
Gov. Morgan, Hons. Stewart L. Woodford,
Thurlow Weed, Frederick Kuhne, William
NJ. Hess, Marshall o. Roberts, George
Bliss, Thomas James, E. S. Sandford,
George Opdyke, John D. Lawson,
TheO. W. Dwight, W. H. wsring, Bur-
chard Hoppin of Iowa, G. M. Depew,
g. Hilton 5cribner, s. B. butcher, Henry
E. Rowland, Hamilton Fish, jr., Coils.
Joel Mason and Frank E. Howe, Rev. Drs.
Patton and Garnet, Gems. Arthnr,
McCook, Sharp, Harrison OF Arkansas,
Corse and Joseph ]. Couch, grand master
of masons in this state, and hundreds of
others. Grafula's band attended the party.
The steamship Mosel was profusely Decor
ated with flags and streamere, while the
steamer Starin was literally covered with
bunting from stem to stern. The Mosel
left Hoboken at 2 o'clock, and was met in
midstream by the Starin, which accompan-
led the former to Sandy Hook. Senat n
Conkling remained on board the Starin
During the trip down the harbor speeches
were made and toasts drank, embo lying
the good wishes of his friends for the sena-
tors safe voyage and return. Ga reaching
Sandy Hook, Senator Conkling embarked
on the Mosel, being welcomed on board by
Captain Neynaber, amidst cheers of the
passengers and salutes of the excursion
,,--.s~~- SO.-.tusy,
tie band playing "Home, Sweet Home"
No distinguished statesman of this country
ever received hesrtier send off.
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Violations of Neutrality.

GALVESTON, June II.
A Fort Clark special says Monday last
detachment of Mexican government
troops crossed the Rio Grande to this side,
at point twenty miles from here, in'order
to avoid conflict with a larger body of
revolutionary troops. The same night q
revolutionary body crossed the river and
attacked the government soldiers, killing
several and wounding many, and returned
to the Mexican side. The United States
military authorities at this post made cap
tives of the Mexican troops for violation Of
neut rAlity law in crossing to the American
side with arms and having battle thereonS
They were brought here under guard forty
In number, including colonel, three lieu
tenant colonies, and five captains. They
were released yesterday on parole. Re-
cruitlng 10 going on on this side for the
revolutionary patty.
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Murder of q Woman.

New YORK, June II.
Lizzie Murphy, low courtezan, havin &
quarrelled Friday morning with Maggie
Mitchell and Mary Simons, dissolute wo-
men OF New York, was knocked down by
them, the latter dashing her head against
the sidewalk, infiicting injuries from which
she died later in the day. Mary Simons
was arrested last night.
Warrants were issued yesterday for the
arrest of the mother of Mabel Leonard, Il .
child actress, and Rogers, her husband, on
the ground that they had not only violated
the order of court by abducting and con-
ceailpg the child, but also that they have
already Effected an engagement for her at a
low variety theatre where such morals as
she has left will be Thoroughly eradlcated.
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From Washington.
WASHINGTON, June II,

WASHINGTON, June II.
Prof. Baird, United States commissioner
of fish and fisheries, will leave here first Of
July for the purpose of collecting informa-
tion and statistics in regard to food fishes
on the New England coast between Salem,
Mass, and Portland, Maine.
Major Powell, in charge of second divi-
sion of geological and geographical survey
of territories, has already sent out five par
ties, all of which are at work in Utah ter
ritory.
Secretary Schurz again pronounces as
slanderously untrue the recentlyrep eated
story Of his borrowing money from George
Schneider and then paying his debt by hav-
ing him appointed to the Swiss mission. He
Gays he never had any pecunary tranactions
with Schneider, and took no part in the
movement nor his appointment further than
to state that he believed him to be a man
of good reputation and business ability.
The special postal agent appointed from
the southern States wrote to the department
complaining that his duties took him out of
his own state where he could be most use
full to the administration and aid in building
up the administration party. Gen. Key,
replying, takes occasion to speak of the
necessity of hard work by special agents
and says, you were not appointed to organ
in youf srite or elsewhere: -'"i15a'oTO.oaE
pointed to do work of the post office de-
partment. You serve your party best by
doing that work, and l shall take great
pleasure in removing agents and reducing
the force when discover that he has time
to attend to party organization any party
discipline.
The Suns Washington despatch says a
friend of the president states that an effort
is being made to get Hamilton Fisk to ac-
cept the English mission. Bayard Taylor
is not unlikely to have the Russian mission,
principally because he has the reputation of
speaking Russian. The recall of Moran,
of Portugal, is said to be improbable.
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From New York.
NRw York, June /

NKW YORK, June II.
Four European steamships sailed Satur-
day, fully freighted with 1900, 900 pounds
Of fresh beef, 5000 boxes Of cheese, 127,-
600 bushels Of grain, 1000 packages of
butter and lard, tobacco, pork, bacon and
other commodities also $500, 900 in gold
coin and $240, 900 in silver.
United States Attorney Woodford in
obedience TO orders to reduce his office ex-
penses from $4,000 per annum to $25, 900
has reduced some salaries, and discharged
several employees.
The Sun says that George Rignold, the
well known actor, has gone to Canada,
leaving his hotel bills unpaid. Reynolds
past season has been disastrous financially.
The cathedral, chapel and Episcopal resi-
dence presented by Mrs. A. T. Stewart to
the Episcopal church OF Long Island, will
cost 81 500 900.
The t-nstoos Of WIN. b. Astor's will have
commenced a suit to determine questions
concerning Its construction.
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Sitting Bull and His Grandmother

BIsMARCK, d. T., Jnne II.
Father Martin has returned from q visit
to Sitting Bull. who is 40 miles north Of the
British boundary. Sitting Bull agreed to
confer with Martin only in the presence Of
British Ulcers. AT the conference he ex-
pressed the determination to quit fighting
and remain In the British possessions. The
British officers said all would be well II he
behaved. They propose to allow his CON-
mand only arms and ammunition necessary
for hunting. Sitting Bull says his father
turned against him, and he was forced TO
geek his grandmother's protection.
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The Mollie McGuires.

PoTTsvILLR, Penn, June II.
Saturday morning large number of pro-
minent lawyers left for Harrisburg to be
present at the session of the board of par
dons. A strong effort will be made TO have
the six Molly McGuires WHO are to be exc
cuted here on Thursday next pardoned or
their sentences commuted to imprisonment
for life. Though petitions in their favor
have been numerously signed, it is the gen
eral impression nothing will be accomplish
ed. Preparations for their executions are
progressing.
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The. Presidents Policy.
New YORK, Jul

NEW L IOhk, June 1''
The Tribune publishes from leading
Michigan republicans in response to cir
cular asking their opinion of Hayes's south
ern policy. Seventeen cordially approve
the presidents policy, eight give qualified
approval, three an doubtful, and four are
emphatically condemnatory. All warmly
favor standing by the party and the admin
istrati0n
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LONDON, June II.
An Erzeroum dispatch says the Russians
captured Tapeak Kalch, after severe bat
tie.
sKRvIAN AFFAIRS.
BUCHAREST, June II.
Prince Milan arrived yesterday evening.
The senate voted the ministerial bill for an
immediate issue of G, 900, 900 treasury notes.
The railway between Dresden and Plo-
jeste was interrupted yesterday.
WAR NOTES.
A Ragusa dispatch says Mic Sizes has been
revictualled. On the southern frontier of
Montenegro, however, the Turks were to-
tally defeated by General Petroviteh in an
engagement before Danilograd. Mehemet
Ali telegraphs to the porte from Kolachin
the 18th, announcing he had totally defeat
ed the Montenegrins in the neighboring
forests, the latter losing upwards of 200
killed. The Ottoman troops returned to
Kolachin.
The czar received Prince Milan at Plo-
gesti. The prince then returned to Bucha-
rest. The czar has summoned the Grand
Duke Alexis to the headquarters of the ar
my.
The Bey of Tunis has sent letter to the
sultan apologising for inability to send mi.
1itary contingent, but promises to send
money.
The position of the Turkish army has
improved and the Turks are preparing tc
assume the offensive. The Russians have
suffered heavy losses before Kars. Artil
lerY engagements between besiegers and
garrison continues.
Various kilograms from the Turkish side
claim the Turks by superiority of their ar
tillery fire, prevented the Russians from
erecting works to attack Kars.
An imperial ukase has been issued a. St
Petersbursh ordering the issue of six mil
lions of roubles in silver token currency.
The Egyptian contingent has arrived a
Constantinople.
Mukhtar Pasha is to retain his command
An Erzeroum dispatch says Mukhta
Pasha is at Zewin. He has received rein
forcement Of twenty-four battalions snt
two batteries, and he intends sending sue
cor to Kars from along the whole line.
The Turkish right wing, which is a
Delibaba, has been ordered to march :
Toprak Kale. The Mussulman population
of Erzeroum are being called TO arms.
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The Vescelius Amber Ointment

Is very popular preparation for the speedy
cure OF Felons, Old Sores, Cuts, Bruises, bcrof-
etc. IL Is very nice consistency for spreading
with knife on paper or cloth 1t is used by
physicians and the people; one box VIII
convince any one IL should be kept In every
house and every store
For sale by A. W. Higgins, Rutland, all drug
gists Ia Burlington, st. Aibans. Winooski also
a Co., Wholesale agents, Burlington, Vt. Price
B5 cents post paid,
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Fire Record.
STEAMER BURNED.
NEW ORLEANS, June II.

New ORLEANS, June II.
The steamer Lizzie, bound hence for
Pensacola burned TO the waters edge this
morning, seven miles from Rigolets. Three
lives are reported lost, two negroes, one
white. The fire was caused by wood being
piled near the boiler. The cargo, four
hundred sacks corn, fifty barrels flour; five
hundred packages sundries. is total loss.
During the past week heavy fires have
been devastating the woods in the neigh
borhood of Tuckertown, New Jersey. Al
ready over twelve thousand dollars dam
age is done.
OTTAWA, June II.
The steamer Prince Arthur was burned
to-day at Portage du Fort, loss 10000. y
TORONTO, June II.
The grlst mill and carding mill OF Samu-
el Heasllp were burned this morning. Loss
$4,000.
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Matthew Welch, Patrick Doherty and
John Dinley of st. Johnsbury, VT, were
drowned In the Passumpsic river this morL-
ing by the upsetting of boat. All weie
Intoxicated, having been on spree all
night.
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AFFAIRS IN COLUMBIA.
PANAMA, June

PANAMA, June 0.
The last of the revolutionary forces in
Columbia has been subdued. Gen. Felipe
Frairs having sent a commission on the 23d
inst. to Gen. Correoso offering to submit
to the authority of the nation. Guerrilla
Chief Ouentero Calderon also ANNOUNCED
his willingness to deliver up his arms, dis
band his forces and recognize the authority
of the government. The steamer Georgia,
which arrived at Callao for repairs, has
been detained at the request Of the Gillian
minister, she having left Chilian waters
while under arrest.
THE EARTHoUAKE IN SOUTH AMERICA.
PANAMA, June 9.
The Chilian Times of May 10th reports
that south of VALPARAISO no loss of life or
destruction of property by earthquakes be-
tween Valparaiso and the Bolivian frontier.
Shocks were more severe at Anti Fagazto
in Bolivia. No lives were lost, but the
damage to property is estimated at half a
million dollars. And the towns of Calama,
Sa1 Pedro and Chiu Chiu have entirely
disappeared.
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Weather Indications.

WAX
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFIcER,S
WASHINGTON June 16-1 a. m. }
For New England, rising barometer
nearly stationary or higher temperature
northerly winds, and clear or partly cloudy
weather.
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From Panama.
THE TIDAL WAVE.

PANAMA, June o.
The losses by the tidal wave are fully up
to first reports. The government is also
loser, from 4O, 900 to $4,000 tons of guano
having been lost. Work at the principal
loading stations being generally commenced
and six weeks time will see everything in
motion again.
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