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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-01
How a Missouri Murder Was Re.
Vealed.

Six years ago Julie LIE Blanc mysteriouly
disappeared one July night from her home in
Jefferson county, Mo-, and her white. bare
skeleton was discovered few days ago by a
negro shooting snipe along the Mississippi
river, in a boat he Overhauled as it fioated
down the stream. When she disappeared
Julie was a blooming maiden of Is, and that
July night she had gone to attend a neighbOr-
ing party. The next day her continued alb
feAG6 e6aifseddy the alaGp Of heG. pageats, Who
the social gathering was held. In the woods
searching parties found her tracks and those
OF man leading to creek emptying into the
Mississippi, where Mr.. LIE Blanc'S boat had
been moOred, but was now missing. The
father suspected Philip Kenealy, one of the
young WOman'S admirers, as responsible for
her disappearance, but Mrs. LIE Blanc per-
disappeared in a few days, saying that he was
going to New Orleans to accept a permanent
situation there, as his great love for Julie
would not permit him to remain in the neigh
bOrhOOd now that she was missing. Two de-
teciives We're put upon the case, who could
find no trace OF the daughter nor of Kenealy.
When the negro overhauled the boat after this
lapse OF years, it was so full of water, the &C
emulation of many rains. that it was nearly
ready to sink with its record of almost forgot
ten crime. The mysterious skeleton had
bracelets upon her wrists, which were remOy-
ed before its burial Mr.. LIE Blanc heard of
this discovery and, visiting the spot, recog-
niZed the bracelets as those of his daughter;
but when he went to recover her skeleton. it
was, found that the greedy Mississippi had
washed away the place of its burial. MIR. LIE
Blanc has no doubt now that Kenealy murder
ed his daughter and placing her body in the
boat, life-bOat stOuty constructed of wood
and copper, fastened it TO the creek bank where
the underground had successfully concealed
the place of its cOncealment. Finally the
ropes decayed, when the boat drifted down
the creek and into the MiSSsSippi'S current
with its revelation OF mystery long un-
solved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-01
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-28
THE WASHINGTON GRAYs.

About atty mombers of the Washington Gray
Troop of cavalry, and their friends to the number OF
six hundred. embarked the steamer. b. Schuyler
NJ early hour yesterday morning, and on
pleasure trip up The Hudson. The weather was
charming Captain L. J. Baker and his officers re-
csivsd thor guests - they came board, and
cised general supervision the arrau re me IT,
while Sergeant Ecstcip assisted by Professor r. G
Martin's band, furnished the music Tho various
buildings and noteworthy objects At The military post
~ West Point seemed particularly attractive,
and whom tho boat won't about her HON ewsrd
journey without giving the ANXIOUS excursonists an
opportunity TO land somo disappon tment was felt
but couple OF houvs' rambe among the trees on
Iona Island restored all TO state OF satisfact
Captain Baker, whom the excursion was plan ed,
made application to General Schoaeid for perms.
Sion the party to land at the govern cut dock
but that gentiema obliged refuse on account
of tho stringent rules OF the war Department.
The Schuyler left Iona Island AZ Ave r. NJ and
reached New York about eight Tho intervening time
employed by those on board In singing, dancing,
and, II may be presumed, Irritation. The affair was
very pleasant and passed oil without accident or
aisordor OF any KIND
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-28
SOUTH AMERICAN TRADE.

An iaiolssnt Bolivian merchant doing business in
this CITY, conversation with HERALD reporter said
Trade and tide for man 20 that means that
when different parties arc bidding for increase Of
trade facilities tine way " iostsr IL upon sure oun.
dation consists In having frequent quick mail IN.
c,litisa Now tor Instance, II takes 4citer about
twenty i've or thirty days TO traverse tho distance
between Bolivia and any commercial centre in
Europe, with half dozen mails per week. and abo a.
forty or forty-nve 20 the United States, with only
three mails Ia q month. Europeans samples and
goods pretty sure TO hold supremacy these mar.
ksts. the ,arins ON Imports from South America in
Europe afford better chence build up trade being
as general thing lower tban In the United States
and credit allowed ny merchants In Europe to dealers
In South America averages about six months time
upon almost cvery line of goods, with no disastrous
results TO speak Of In the long As general rule
established traders very conservative and pru.
dent the manner OF carrying on business and are
compeed 10 grant long credits to customers, hence
the inability 10 make quicker returns upon invest
ments or consgnmopts, and thore you have the rea.
son vhy Europe controls tho South American trade
In q nutshell Were American merchants more lib.
cral with increased mail fncties and a commensu.
rate revision Of the tsrn, there woud be noticed
n saiutary cbange IN the lido Of trade which, under
liberal auspices, should naturally incline IN
iavor 81 The UAitsd Statss N
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-28
STARTLING SUICIDE.

EDWARD JUMPS SHOOTS HIMsELf THROUGH
THE HEAD IN BATarUB.
Edward Jumps, forty six years Of age. committed
suicide yesterday, at ms residence No 258 West For
ty-third street, by shooting himself head. De-
ceased had been prosperous merchant before he was
incapaetaed BY declining health from attending to
business He was partner in ajewelry store al At
lanta, Ga ana his wife owns q fancy dry goods store
1t No. GIL Eighth avenue.
For years heha been In bad health, ana latseriy
his suffering had been very acute. To alleviate hts
suneriugs he had been the habit injecting NOR
phine Into his system, He carried this practice SO
far as TO alarm his family. his condition growing
rapidly worse Mrs. Jumps called in DR.. c. Peck
Smith last Sunday afternoon, who found deceased in
very feeble and emaciated condition. His mind,
however, seemed to be clear, but his bodily suorngs
were intense He very much displeased when
he learned the nature OF the DOCTORS visit
THE TRAGEDY.
chair in his bedroom. He so feeble that he had
to be helped IRON the bed the arm chair. Tho
family were Assem- bled In the dining room at lunch
The bedroom Is on the second floor, 'front.' ana the
bathroom s situated at the end OF the corridor at inc
head the stairs Deceased reached the door OF tho
bathroom and was about entering when no OBJ
served his nine year old daughter seated in
an adjoining bedroom. The child sur
spoke to him to ascertain II he needed anything
Without replying 10 her question he told her 10 60
0tt0CnoQ
importance TO her fatner's strange movements and
failed 20 mention the matter at the luncu table.
About An hour atterward of the ladies OF The
house ntered the sick room, whom surprised
70 discover the absence Of tho patient Sne do.
sceuded the stairs TO acquaint the other OF
the family with the fact when little Emma related
the circumstances OF seeing her father enter the
bathroom. On a search being made his body
was discovered reclining IN the bathtub.
Blood flowed from gaping wound over the left eur. a
Colts navy revolver, with one chamber discharged,
lying In the bahtub BY his side. The body was warm
an RI a mt n IN wOun Nasth
been almost nstan taneous.
CooLLY PLANNED.
From the arrangements oil the 10 was Apparent
that he won't about hts sedestruction with deiibora
ton and system. At the loot OF the pathtub, mmedi-
atey inside the door, was q covered closet Upon THIS
he had placed char which he sandwichsd between q
looking glass In front aud washbowl at the rear
next the wall. The wasnbowl was evidently used
to prevent the char from sliding back by the weight
OF the cokingglass which placed against IL. De-
ceased must then have taken hts position bath
tub, sitting up. facing the mirror. What object
eould have been In desiring 10 witness the tragic
movements which preceded his death is mystery.
Strange to say the loud report OF tho heavy revolver
was not heard IN the dining room or any other part
OF the house After the body was discovered, how
ever, Of the ladies' recalled the fact that shortly
after sitting down TO lunch she heard dull sound
II something f2lieu
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-28
SEEKING HER FORTUNE.

Jennie Burnett, child who has been adopted By
Mrs. Preston, OF No. 81 schermerborn street. Brooklyn,
away from her home on Monday 40 seek her ses-
tune,n because she said, her mistress Osassu
her. That night she found in q park in Jsr.
soy City by child OF Edward Mills q truckma re-
siding A. No l66 Steuben street. MrG Mills tool
Jennie Into her house. and yesterday M Mills IN
formed Cam pDei Of The chd's whsve.
abouts. The latter caused Jennie 10 be brought "a
Brooklyn and placed In charge OF her oser mother,
ovsrjoyed 10 her again. She explained
that she had adopted Jennie when the child mother
died in the Poorhouss at Oxford. Chenango county.
this state and that the beating she had sven ner was
but very slight one. .lral tir
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-28
BELLIGERANTs IN SILKS.

The momsntary sensation caused BY she appearance
Of well dressed complainant or defendant was In
tensifed In the Jefferson Market Police Court yeser
day whom the witness and prisoners stands
cupisd by two ladies In silks and jewelry. Ida J.
wyland, who stood at tho railing in charge OF Oflcsr
Clune, pale, dark-eyed lady whose position mad
clearly disconnected her. The complainant Mrs.
Mary A. warIna, OF No. 113 Clinton place. She said
that Miss WylAnd has boarded with hor
eumstances she had requested her to change
her room when she caught up pair Of scissors and
them three times. A. this point and before Miss
Wyland could answer the charge dark young geutle
man In fashionable attire elbowsd his way to the
platform and in vigorous pantomime impressing
senoe upon the two ladies, assured the Justice that
the affair or account. The magistrate, how
ever. deemed Il OF sufficient Importance Justify
his putting the fair offender under $500 bail to keep
the peace. TOR which amount the dark young man at
once furnished bonds. 4ra
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-28
SCENE IN THE TOMBS.

Mary Smith, domestic In the employ OF family
In Morrsana, appeared yesterday 10 complainant IN
The Court OF Special Sessions against two young men,
named Daniel Mshoney and Michael Bennett, whom
she charged with assaultug her on the night OF the
1lth OF August last in Fifty ninth street, near Third
avenue. Counsellor Prico, on behalf Of the prisoners
raised the question OF identity and subjected oficer
Quigley, who made the arrest, to severe cross
Judge Wheeler, who was presiding, interrupted
the lawyer. and rather lively tilt At once
followed between Court ana counsel Judge
Wheeler claimed that the witness was consistent
In his statements and counsel insisted that they were
sefcoptradictcry. Counsellor Price appealed TO tho
photographic minutes TO sustain him. The Judge
promptly ordered him to sit down.
Counsellor PRiCH-Tnen, sir, appeal TO you JudRc
ofncsF OF the Court. The matter has become per-
sonal between me and Judge Wheeler.
conference followed between the three judges,
ana, harmony being restored the prisoners were son.
fenced to three months each IN the Pententiary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-28
THE DROWNING OF MR.. REED.

Nnw YoRE, August q, 1878.
To ruE EDITOR rnE HERALp:-
The accounts that have appeared In tho city
papers during the past few days relating TO Mr. g. f.
Webster Reed, who was drowned 10 tho Hudson last
Thursday, August "a, while on o visit 10 New Ham
burg. at tho house OF hts friend Mr.. Rvcs have. uu
fortunately, been so incorrect that his most intimate
friends, OF whom he had many both sides OF the
Atlantic would remain 10 state Of uncertainty and
suspense except as Otherwise aud better Informed.
The aecsassJ, VINO was In his twenty year. was
tho son OF NJ aud MIRA Samuel q. Koed, well known
and respected ciuzens Of Boston. No Reed knew tue
art Of swimming, aud the loss VI his life was un.
doubtsdIy attributable to paralytic shock OF the
heart The recovery OF hts body, sunday last, on the
opposite shore OF the river, some Two miles distant
from the place OF the occurrence, Is certainly com
ortinR circumstances Tor his family, especially MS
poor mother, VINO ~ IN poor health snd nearly heart
broken over ths blow that has deprived nsr Of her
darling son. r. n. WATSON
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OUTRAGE IN CENTRAL PARK.

Three little girls from Eighty-tnird street, near
Ninth avenue, yesterday morning wsro playing in
the Park, near Terrace Bridge. They were met by
stranger who asked the oldest Of the three who is
fourteen years Of age, what she and her companions
were doing. "Ws are gathering wild Cherries" was
the answer. The man without further conversation
laid hts hands upon the htsls girl, assault
ing her Inherently The girl screamed. as
did her play mates, and, before the rAs cal
could escape, man who tends the
fountain at that point came up aud caught bold of
given in custody. In tho Fifty-sevonth Street Court
he sasu his name George Culliner, thirty years
OF age OF Nc. 4lS West Tnirteth street He said he
guilty, but the girls, after another, posi-.
lively identified him. He then admitted he
ter. Ho still maintained his innocence sIf you are
guilty Of this charge said Judge Duny, 'you should
got Ven years tor such conduct Yeu are held In
lauS Of 81, 900 bail"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-28
THE COURTS.
An Accommodating Indorser, but I'm
willing Debtor.
SAILORS WRONGS AND RIGHTS.
Duplicating Claims to Charity Funds
and Wildcat Lands.

One OF the well known incidents In tho career Of
The late John Aorissey the action he brought In
The courts to recover on promissory note made 10
him by exsherif James 0'Brisn IN January 1873 Mr..
Solomon Mehrbach, president OF the Second avenue
Railroad, was the indorser OF the note When tho
suit was commenced some time ago by M Edmund
Price, counsel for The then Senator Morr,ssey.
both the maker and indorssr Of the note were made
lefendanta Mr.. O'Brien does not appear 70 have
made any defence, but Mr.. Mehrbach put IN an
answer which 10 substantially that whilo ne admits
the genuineness OF his signature and the delivery
O'Brlen the note nevertheless void and the plain
TIL cannot recover upon II. The reason he assigns Is
that the note maze to take up check given by
Mr. O'Brlen to Morrssey for 81, 700 money lost a.
ute Of this State, entitled the "Betting and Gaming
Act, and that It was given with knowledge ON the
part Of Mr.. Morrssey that Mr.. Nehrbacn's tndorse-
ment was without consideration or value, Tor which
zion OF Of tho The matter came before Judge
j. r. Daily In Common Pleas, Special Term, yester-
nay, motion made by Colonel George ID. Hart ON
behalf OF William r. Travers and Edward Muir
Tor lsave 10 revive the action against Inc
defendants This motion was opposed by AL
T. w. Burd. counsel for Mr.. Mehrbach, on the ground
that. while he conceoed that IL was proper action
Saratoga county, where the will vas probated, had
NO jurisdiction to grant the letters estamentary, as
Nr. Morrissey had mot been an inhabtant Of that
county. Alter much argument on the question Of
Jurisdiction, Judge DAILY deoded to grant the sxecu
tors leave 10 revive the action and serve supple
mentary complaint and on the application OF Colonel
Hart he directed that the cause DO tried on the first
Monday in October as preferred cause, and 1t the
Same time gave Mr.. Mshrbaeh's counsel leave TO In
sert In his supplementary answer the allegations
raising tbs question OF Jurisdiction.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-28
HOW THEY MANAGE IN NEVADA.

nIyopoKn IN rwKNrY.youn Houps--prxApprFn
u, ,osa,ss,o, an cun
Ih~ fo9SASsioS W on'AD'
From the Virginia New Chronicle. August ISL
Tho s,,ouss divorce emit v.s tho ionic o conve,..
'
ton througnous tho city last evening Tho complaint
which charged Mrs Strouse With adultery with j. G.
ros H. ra,r,. nr,v.,. ,sacnsr v.s an,.,.a a., a..
'A''' ms " .p -. $1,000 - 'o"'
O'CLOCK on luesoay ana 'ne suit not Deing contested
was put through thu usual forms IN Judge Risiug's
$1,000. ana IN. socr.. .r,ntaa o, n.I,.n.., -.
o"""'e'S' ~ ~ " P"'' wv
O'Clock on Wednesday.
Lille strouse was the stepdaughtsr of the late Abe
.,- ,--,-.---..,.. o.. =. 1870,
Edsinaon' 'es"sry Sssss " 'ne Daok o. Sahiornia,
anu for years wealthy and inhusntal citizen oil tno
Comstock.
THE ENGAGEMENT OF TEACHER
About a year ago the iond husband engaged j. G.
James TO teach ms wife German The teachers viss
10 the mouse soon grew susgesveiy frequent, and 10
experienced obssivers II was evident that "Ovid's
Arr of Love" was the text BOOK that was Introduced
by the teacher. James mad known Mrs. sirouse from
chiidhooo, sno naa oeen an o.a swoe'neart o. hers.
Az last the husband got hold OF some evidence lead
ing hin 10 suspect thc ndelty OF ns VIE whhe with
James. A stray note, WORD overnsard, asome'hing
mo one knows WHAT, icd Dim TO set detectives 10
SHADOW nsr movements. IN 'ns nsut OF tne zo.h OF
jay last Mr. strouse apsenteo hmseii parposcy rom
the house on the prctext OF gong 10 san Francsco
HIS wiie lmmeaintc.v took a puBgy, went uowh 70
bowers MANSION james csmc 70 tne mansion from
Lake Bgier. me Two were ,o.e'ner 10 room tner.
nearly all the next DAY, ana mere INC detective got all
the evidence ne wanted oil the wiIss inDdelity.
49, the ACQUISITION
Inc next n'gn. sue rs v W nor uome' one
nnnsa n, nv, nnsnand in Inc oar,or A. he s,,n"S
the threshold she saw that something was wrong, aud
side
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-28
MARITAL MISERY.

Suit has been commenced In the Brooklyn City
Court BY John Duffy against Ellen, his wife, for lin
tied divorce. Twentyone years ago thcy were united
in the bonds OF matrmony, and havo had thirteen
children. OF which numerous progeny five are still
living. John, who has amassed considerable
amount Of money In the pursuit OF his aborious bus
mess, which Is that OF Junkman, alleges that Mrs.
Duffy s addicted 10 drunkenness When the constable
went serve the papers In the her she
away, and he tied them 10 a string, which he threw
around her neck The defendant prefers counter
charges OF cruelty against her husband
An order of absolute divorce was granted by Judge
Gilbert of tho Supreme Court yesterday, In The case
Of Joseph CousaIl against Margaret Cousali The
Court also awards the plaintiff tue custody Of tho
child Mr. Coussli, who Is resident OF Williams
burg, Is carriage trimmer by occupation. and was
married 10 Margaret thrse years ago. He alleges that
his vile had been guilty Of immoralisy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-28
COOGAN'S DELUSION.

Kings County Surrogate A. II. Daley received q
communication yesterday from John Coogan, Of
the parish Of Tullowocg, county Of Carlow ireland,
Notifying him that unless certain money which he
claimed was coming to him was forwarded by return
post he would commence suit against the Surrogate.
CoogAn, IL would appear, is engaged IN nursing de-
fusion that he - entitled 10 some money AS the next
kin OF one Bridget rorney, VINO died Ia Brooklyn
probate the time. According to The usual routine
Of Surrogates Court citation was served upon all
The next Of kin, John beng among the number. The
amount oil money loft BY the deceased not large,
and Coogan was not among those 10 whom ~ was be-
had
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duiged IN close argument with ME- Hewitt on that
subject SO az thus point Mr.. Hewitt SAID
'And agree with YOU, Mr.. Walker; yet, the great
est proiective tariff We ever had was enacted in
1s42." uaughterl
On the subject o. convict labor Mr.. Walker said he
saw nc oo)ection TO tho custom II the copvcts ara
not WORK Tor themselves somebody else must work
Aianson W. Bard, Collector Of the port OF Boston,
and for twenty-five years en- gagged IN the manufacture
OF clothing, was next called. he thought the imme
oiase cause OF The stagnaton Of anairs might be ex
pressed IN one ssntence-extravagance on credit HIS
iurtner views, which were exhaustivey given, coin
eided IN the main with those frequently expressed
before the com mttee.
me session WIN be continued day, when Dir. John
Roach, OF Philadelphia, and others Will appear.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-28
INDICATING JACK TAR.

The case OF Robert Brett against Captain Palmer
and First Mate Keilman, Of the ship II. i. Richard
son, already noticed in the HERALD. was concluded
before Judge Snnott In Marine Court. Chsmbers yes
terday. Tho story Of the plaintiff and some Of his
shpmates was that the captain and mate had need
lessy cruelty beaten him, had roned him, tricsd
him up and gagged him for the space Of one
hour more. Tho mato could not Be found, and the
captain appeared to the action alone His story
corroboratsd BY that OF some Of hts ocers that
in coming out Of the cabin ho the have the
plaintiff down on the deck. He went forward and.
asking what u meant, pulled the mate on the and
that the latter had sheath knife in mis- hand,
with which had trod TO cut the mate He took the
knile from him, and then the plaintiff began to call
and, as he continued TO vile language, ne gagged
him. he was not up longer than twenty five minutes
and was let down % soon he saic
be would obey orders ana behave himself.
The captain denied that hc struck the paintin,
or kicked hun, had been testified 10 on the other
side. At the conclusion OF the testimony Judge Sin-
mott at rendered judgment In favor Of the
tween counsel as what should DO the next step In
the case, Messrs Cowan, Wbeelwrght and Hathaway
Insisting behalf OF the successful sailor that II the
Captain could pay at once he should DO compelled
70 give bond 10 pay within sixty days or else 90 to
prison. while Messrs Goodrich Ely ON the part Of
the Captain Appealed to the Court for stay OF
tion for few DAYS. during which they would dccioe
whether TO pay the judgment or die bond appeal.
The matter finally allowed to stand until
pay, file bond appeal surrender the Captain
q n ION.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-28
BOLD ATTEMPT AT A RESCUE.

On Monday night onacer Furniss, the Fourteenth
precinct, in attempting to dispense gang OF young
rowdies at the corner Of the Bowery and Bayard
street. was struck with billet OF wood in the hands
Of one OF the crowd. who succeeded In making good
his escape. Tho orlcer. however took into sustody
John Hand, an assomplice, and the latter. on being
arranged before Judge Wandell yesterday at the
Tombs Police Court, was fined $40 and neid Ia $500
bail for future good behavior. As the officer
Quoting his prisoner below he suddenly con.
frontcd the dark staircase by burly, powerful ie
low who held him In his grasp while Hama fed TO tho
street. The policeman extricated himself. and rush.
ing aftor Hand recaptured him, but In the meantime
his would be rescuer got away The Iattor Ia said
be known ana will doubtless receive the attentions
OF the force At aomo future day.