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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-07

London paper estimates that during
the latter 200 days of 1877 human blood flowed
at the rate Of forty gallons an hour.
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A MOB IN QUEBEC.-A dispatch from Que
bee, Feb. e, says: The policy Of the provincial
that of railways, being unpopular to portion
of the community, some six thousand people
of the st. Roch suburbs, of this city, assembled
at Jacques Cartier market this evening and
marched to the parliament building, headed
by band of music. Their arrival caused a
slight scene in the house. Members of The
government police guarded the DOORS to pre-
vent the crowd entering the building. A hun
dTed men of b battery appeared on the scene.
and are now on guard. Twenty mounted hus-
sars are parading the city. and at 10 o clock
the crowd had dispersed and all was quiet.
The citizens without distinction condemn the
action OF the mob
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-07
Failure.
The Tariff ON Sugar.

VIM. BrinckerhOtf 4 Co, jObberS i'm hats
have failed. Liabilities $4,000 They offer {,
settle at - cents, - cents cash and the rr
malnder in notes. 9 and II months.
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Count SchOuCaIGT Doesn't Believe
His Country men are i'm CONSTANT.

LONDON. Feb. :. 80 p. m.-No confirmation
has been received at the Russian OF Turk iSh
embassies OF the reported Russian occupation
OF ConStantinOple. Count SchOuYaloff. the
Russian ambassador, declares that he does not
believe it.
The Daily Chronicle states that the British
government and the Russian embassy have
both received information that the Russians
have entered COnStantinOple, but the DaiIg
(NrORicLe is not good authority
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-07

LOuISyILLES SENSATION.-A telegram from
Louisville, KY Feb. 5, says: There were but
geries of Alderman Moss. He is at present
dangerously ill--too much so to be questioned
concerning the troubles which surround him.
fnreed ne 6anK OF Nd henIaekE holds So OF IN the
tributed among other banks. Moss used other
names besides that of his brother-in-law, Rob
ert MurreI of New York. In numerous small
cases where money was obtained he forged
the names of southern merchants 10 drafts and
signed his firm name in accepting. 1t was in
the return OF some of this paper that the irreg-
advanced the money will prosecute unless
death occurs or the New York brother-ln law
makes good what they have lost. The latter.
who is very wealthy, is now in Louisville, but
decides TO be seen. He is nearly seventy years
old. The character of the accused has been
such as causes the affair TO be referred to as
the greatest sensation of the kind ever known
here, even greater than the celebrated At
wood fOrgerieS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-07
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THE POINT LOOKOUT HOTEL FIRE.-In the
superior court of Baltimore yesterday morning
the jury in the suit OF JAS X. Milburn against
the Farmyille Insurance and Banking Com
pany, Of Farmyille Va, brought in a sealed
verdict of 5000 for the plaintiff. The suit
was brought to recover the amount of policy
of insurance issued by the defendant on the
hotel property of Mr.. Milburn at Point Look
out, which was destroyed by fire in March,
ground of fraudulent representation of the
amount of property owned, and intimated
that the cOn1agratiOn was the result of an in
cendiary act. The defendants filed motions
for new trial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-07
Depressing Effect of "a RumOr.

LONDON, Feb. I, l2.i5 p.m.-COnSOlS dropped
this morning in consequence OF a rumOr thai
the British fleet had been ordered TO COnStan
tlnople. This rumOr is probablya mere guess
based on this mornings announcements of /;
Russian occupation of COnStantinople. Con
SolS are now recovering rapidly, and are now
quoted at %2S. Russian bonds are per cent
lower than they were at the close of the mar
kPl Yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-07
ARE THE RUSSIANS IN CONSTAN.
TINOPLE?
That's What the English Are Trying
10 Find OUt.

LONDON, Feb. :, 10 a. m.-The source of the
reports of the Russian occupation of Constan
tinople does not appear in the several para
graphs published, but from the manner in
which the statement is made, il seems proba
ble that ii came through official channels
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-07

H. tust received by W. p. WHITE q CO., Book
selers and stAtioners, 1l42 7th street School
RD1 BAnl Books lpeci1lttee, sepc-ly
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THE CoNQuERING CHINEsE.-Ihe Chinese
have ravaged the Province of KaShgar, over
pOwering all opposition by Yakoob Beg, and
the Russian boundary is crowded with refu-
gees who complain of the atrocities CON-
mitted by the cOnquering Chinese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-07

SUICIDE OF A CUBAN.-Juan Martinez Her
nandeZ, fifty years of age. a New York com
residence of friend i'm that city, Tuesday
evening, by shooting himself through the head
. He was native of Cuba, but had resided i'm
supposed to have been the cause of the act
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ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION IN FREIGHT
RATEs.-At a monthly meeting of the New
York importers and GrOcerS' Board of Trade
yesterday. the subject of discrimination in
freight between Boston and Baltimore versus
New York with the west was discussed, and a
committee appointed to act in conjunction
with committee of the chamber of commerce
to condemn the alleged discrimination against
New York. The Pennsylvania Senate yes
terday unanimously passed a resolution urg
ing Congress to pass an act to provide for
equality in rates of reight upon certain prop
erty carried wholly or in part by railroad in
commerce with foreign nations or among the
several states and territories, and to prevent
violent and injurious fluctuations and unjust
Determinations III such commerce.
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An Old Story Revamped.

The same paper also states that a telegram
from Bucharest. received in London. SAYS:
In addition 10 the transfer of the men of war
on the Danube Russia is negotiating for the
acquisition of the entire Turkish ironcad
loot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-07

SUBSCRIPTIONS to the popular four per cent.
loan up to two o'clock to-day amounted to
SlSS.0OO. The state of Kansas subscribed and
paid for $4,000, as an investment of state
funds
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wILLET i LIBBEY.
CoRNIR SIXTH STREET AND N. Y. AVENUE.
0No Branch Yards.1A
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-10
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
THE USUAL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED by THE
NATIONAL CONVENTION CoLoRBD WOMEN
ALREADY ENFRANCuIsED.

THE USUAL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED by THE
NATIONAL CONVENTION CoLoRBD WOMEN
ALREADY ENFRANCHIsED.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 0, 1878.
The Woman's Suffrage Convention to-day adopted
series OF resolutions setting forth the duty OF the
national government in maintaining the equal rights
OF all It's citizens without regard to SEX the injustice
tribunal nation State legislation right OF
the educated taxpaying women Of the nation 10 have
precedence Chinese and Indians reference
Congressional action their civil and political status
u domination OF the proposed sixteenth amend
ment. which Introduces sectarian idea OF God into
the tho justice Of taxing tho property
OF wiuows aud spinsters to us ull value wElc the
clergy largely exempt; lastly the proposition innt
education should be made com pulsory anu that alter
1855 should be an educational qualification TO
the right OF suffrage.
EXPRESSIONS FROM DELEGATES.
During the discussion OF the resolutions Mrs. CrocEer
SAID that the hirieenth amendment already enfran-
chised colored women and their rights should be de-
mandcd under the law.
Mrs. Lockwood ana Mrs. Spencer wero 10 favor OF
letting tho Chlncse and Indans vote
A male delegate rom Virginia said that those
gagged In the wonans movement were the advance
guard OF CIVILIZATION
Robert Is. purvis Of Philadelphia, read a copy OF
Tor presentation to Congress, signed by mon aud
women, asking Tor the adoption oil The sixteenth
amendment to the constitution.
SPEECH or COLo.ED DELEGATE.
Miss Morgan, coorcd delegate from MISSISSIPPI,
then introduced proceeded TO address the Con
vcniiOn. She said the colorcd women In the District
oil Columbia were, under tho fourteenth anu fifteenth
amendments, entitled TO Suffrage, but tnoy did not
propose 10 demand IL until their white sisters were
accorded the Same privilege She wanted no priv.
ilcged classes
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ONTARIO.
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT sEssIoN-LIEUTEN-
ANT GOVERNOR M DoNALDs ADDRESS
Tn q

OPENING OF PARLIAMENT sEssIoN-LIEUTEN-
ANT GOVERNOR M DoNALD's ADDRESS.
TORONTO, Jan. o. 1878.
The third session OF the Third Parliament OF tho
province OF Ontario opened to-day Lieutenant
Governor Mcdonald delivered the usual speech from
tho throne, congratulatng the province the album
dant harvests OF the year and consequent revival
some branches OF industry, particularly in the
manufacture OF lumber, which has found
improved domestic demand. He notes the
rapid sale OF public wild lands good
prices and the satisfactory progress Of new
attracting q hardy and energetic population. The
the additions now being made to the pro.
insane will more than equal all present needs. lie
caution in granting government aid to
railway projects. audes IN a complimentary way 10
the normal schools and the trained teachers they
supply, and thinks the sauiary laws Tor REFRESHING
incompetence have been enforced with visor
and success Ho says among the meas
important subjects 10 be submitted
during the present session Will be bills to
provide TOR TENDERS against provincial and municipal
laws being put hard labor when necessary outside
the Jail limits: to place more satisfactory footing
the relations Of landlord and tenant certain
to provide convenient machinery for winding up
Joint stock companies which have proved ubortvc
have pleted the purposes OF their incorporation,
aud to regulate the civil service OF the province.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-10
FREE SHIPS.
WHAT THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE THINKS UPON

WHAT THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE THINKS UPON
THE sUBJEcT-INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT.
Mr. William A. Cole, President OF the Produce Ex-
change having recently received communication
from the Pitlsburg Chamber OF Commerce, inviting
the New York Produce Exchange send delegates TO
the National Convention OF the United States Export
Jraio, TO be held at Washington on January %, no
brought the subject before the Board OF Managers at
special meeting held yesterday, at which the object
SGT lorth In the call was unanimously approved and
the President was authorized to soud delegates TO
represent the Exchange at this meeting. The dele
ga,cs thus appointed are Mcssrs John 4. Townsend,
Charles H. Marshall and William II. swan.
The Produce Exchange recently advised by tho
Buffalo Board OF Trade Of the action taken by them
win respect the removals Of obstrucOns to naviga-
ron NJ an important point IN tho Detroit River, and
tho request made that the New York Produce
Exchange should ante with them In memorinzing
Congress cOmplc tc the work al early day. Tho
Board after giving tho subject careful consideration
fett that the request eminenty proper OF
the fact that tho immense volume OF shipping rom
the upper lakes had pass point; they there
fore adopted the following preamble aud resolutions
when will be immediately communicated TO Congress
through ibcir rfprescntatIyc;--
whereas approx recently made by Congress Tor
rcnovlh tho obsinctions from Deroi RIVER has boon
haas,ed ond the work mas beer sfi "a ~ 1an1nea tae
eonon OF the channel Y highly d'seross 70 Vessels 9i
paratvcy small expense whereas the paramount impor-
iance 70 The p ise country Of ne nee se ;S n
subj 81 with a. national intcresti Therefore
inS sh"t an appropriation sufficient oro,ccute
an early completion tbs WORK OF remuvng the obstrueons
to navigation Ia Detroit RIVER
Al tho same meeting tho following resolution wns
adopted. looking to tue extension and Improvement
OF rho American mercantile mariue:-
Eesolved Tbat. prerequisite to the restoration OF
tho commerce tho Uuited states 10 the position " once
occuped IL ndispensay necessary !et our citizens
be permitted ey build ships ~ any part OF tho
world and obtain then american fegeia nDon COM
pying with proper forr.aics
Tho Board OF Managers also adopted unanimously
made BY tncir COMMITTEE On Trade
10 Inc effect that the general government should
grant no subsidies for mail or other purposes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-10
KING HUMBERT I.

Prince Humbert Reuter- Charles Emmanuel jean
Marie Ferdinand Eugene, Prince of ePiemont
born on March IA, 1874 He literally educated,
partly France by the Jesuits His mind was carly
turned favor OF the Papacy, his training opposed
the liberalism promoted in Germany. In appearance
he is extremely plain. Humbert particularly has
the toreador physognomy OF his father, and
also much Of his will and soldiery
simplicity This Prince and his younger brother,
courts won, with all the homoiness OF their appear
apce not the less golden opinion by their kindness
of manner and charming naturalncss He is man Of
thorough military tastes, brave. manly. He holds the
ranks OF lieutenant general In the Italian army and
captain OF the First regiment OF Hossian Hussars.
Whom only a boy he entered the fields OF Magenta,
Montepeo and Solferno in nominal command OF a
brigade. He created knight of the Golden Fleece.
the 22d APRIL 1865 he was married to the Princess
Marie Marguerite Theresa Jeanne, Princess OF Savoy,
daughter OF Prince Ferdinand lie has only
living, Victor Emmanuel, Prince Of Naples, who was
born al Naples, November IL, 1863
King Humbert Is said TO be the exact counterpart Of
his father IN his tastes temperament and disposition,
exceedingly straightforward and unaffected in his
manners and earnest in his friendships. Of
the latter characteristic he furnished
dencc the occasion Of the death of
hts fa,her's aidedc-camp, General Cunco.
When the funeral occurred Humbcrt walked in the
procession bareheadcd through the streets of Rome
in a binding storm. Five years ago. when his father
desired to !ogaize his marriage with the Countess
Miraore he declared TO the King he would leave Italy
II she should be declared Queen. SignoTs MeDabrea
hereditary Prince never relaxed his opposition for
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THE ROUTE DEFINITELY AGREED UPON.

THE ROUTE DEFINITELY AGREED UPON.
WAsuTSGToS Jan q, 1873
Arrangements were made to-day by which the
entire route OF tho intended last mail between Now
York ami Havana has been definitely agreed upon.
The mails Will be conveyed BY the Atlantic Coast
Railway line from New York to Savannah; thence by
the Atlantic and Gu Railroad TO baldwin; thence by
the West India Transit Company's railway 10 Cedar
Keys, ana thence by steamships TO Havana, the total
schedule time to be eigh;y-clgbt and half hours.
Mr.. Vail, General superintendent OF tho Railway Mail
service will leave Washington next saturday for tho
south perfect the details OF these arrangements,
ana viii extend his trip 10 New Orleans Tor the
purpose heretofore announccd.--of cxpcdniDg the
Northern and Eastern mail, 10 that city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-10
CONNECTICUT LEGISLATURE

HARTFORD, Jan. 9, 1878.
Tho Legislature met to-day, and G. II. Brscoe, of
Enfield elected Speaker Of the House, and Oliver
Hoy of Stamford, President pro tenn. Of the Senate.
Other republican caucus nominees also elected
Covornor Hubbard delivered his Inaugural address
this afternoon.
In tho Senate equality of votes was declared for
the FIRST district, and tho House, under
the provision the OF tie elected
John X. Hills, oil Hartford, republican, In place Of
George G. Sumner, democrat, TO whom the seat had
been given.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-10
THE DISPUTED GUANO ISLAND.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 0, 1878.
Colonel ward II. Lamon, attorney Tor tho Morant
Guano Company, has addressed le,icr to tho socrc
tary Of State giving tho particulars OF tho removal
from the Morant Gays Of the parties engaged IN re-
moving guano Ny INC commander Of British man.
oiwar, who compelled the hauling down Of the
American flag. Tho company CLAIMS the protection
Of our government aud asks that the British
government be required IN all respects immediately
10 restore the status quo tho Gays, and also ndem-
nity tho company for the wrong and damage IN the
premises. rho subject will ~ once tSko diplomatic
direction.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-10
THE NEWS IN NEW YORK.

The tiiings of King Victor Emmanuel's death caused
considerable discussion, but comparatively little CON-
motion, among tho Italian colony in this
city yesterday. meeting of Italian resi-
dents held In East Broadway last night.
The late King the object OF thor conversation.
One gentleman. who gave his name TO the reporter
as g. Zanatt prepared set OF resolutions which 10
intended 10 submit TO the meeting, expressive Of regret
NJ The demise OF Victor Emmanuel, and laudatory OF
his reign but for reason tho resolutions wcro
not referred to.
distinguished dgnitary OF the Catholic Church
said that no had heard with but little OF the
death OF Victor Emmanuel He thought. however,
that his denise would DO followed by moro rigorous
persecution OF the Church. Tue dead KING by
means bad man: he had many generous traits OF
character but he Influenced by Ill advisers 'On
the whole " SAID the divine, "Itay Will suffer by his
death. b"
ITALIAN SCHOOL FESTIVAL
Owing to the death OF HIS Majesty, King Victor
Emmanuel IT has been deemed proper 10 postpone
the festival ~ the Italian school, Leonard street,
which was TO nave been neld this evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-10

election would expired tho LIST inst Is neverthe
les continue discharge tho duties OF the Office until
the appointment and qualification Of Superintendent OF
A'"' DAVID DUDLEY PIELD.
The New York herald., 1878-01-13
CLEARED.

steamer Ssekar GER. wiligerod. Bremen via soush'
sisamer city Of San Antonio Pennington. Galveston via
steamer knickerbocker ksmble New Orieaus-Ciark
Seaman
Steamer Lone Star. Forbes. New orlssns-Bogart 4
Morgan
steamer City OF Macon. Nickerson. savanuah-Georgs
steamer City OF Atlanta woodhulI Charleston j "
Quint1d CO. 49,
steamer Gulf Stream, winnett. Wilmington, Nc-wm p
Clyde a Co.
steamer wysnoks. Couch. Norfolk City Point and Rich
steamer Knight. Chichaster, Georgetown, DC-J l.
sssamer Yanita smith, Philadelpha--yAme. Hand.
Ship Siie sBr,. Marvin. Bremen : Snow 4 ssrsss.
Bnrx Brodrsne lNorl Evenssn, Cork or Falmouth for
Bark CASTELAR, so Garrison, Cork or Falmouth for or
Bsrk Drunn,na sophie lNo. Dahnsep. Corx Falmouth
for ordsrs-Funch, Edye TO.
BARK o.a. Nor} Pals Qnssosown or Falmouth for Or
Bark Advocate Br,, Smith, Dunxrk tPrance)- Whit
Bnrk Cardsnas. Colson. II Iavans--J Ward 4 Co.
, Bark ssrnr (AuO. sesatich. Phiiadclphis-Benham q
Brig Knries Au:,, Framin. Cork Falmouth tor or
Brig fsgusse de- Nova York PorD Silva. Oporto
brig Mattie Russell. Atherton. Portland Ms-Msrcus
sehr Manuel Cuxa. Bayies. Monte evideoJohn Norton
schr Ella. Mitchell Jac,nei (HsytD-Lyon 4 Co.
Schr Carrie Woodbury., Woodbury., Barbados-F II
scnr Anslda 4 Laura. Jersenssn. St Ktts-Jonss /
LonGh
sebr Phebe. Medero, Havana-B Weinberg 4 Co
schr Lena Cottingham. Outtcn, Richmond, va-Jsmes
sehr Ian Palmer. Palmer, stamford Stamford Manutes-
turing 10.
schr Dart Campbell Stamford stamford Manufacture
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but will have to be dis.

and nsh sti remains board but will have to be dis.
charged In order TO get the vessel or
ST THosAs. Jan Bark Sadie. lumber lsdsn, i.om
Brunswick Ca for Rio Jsneiro before reported arrived
she will proceed
Brig Florence May dr,, from baltimore for Pernam-
tbeoro reportsd arrived leaking. had shipped
stove boat The second and two soamen were
washed overheard. Part her cargo badly dam
aged Sho will be sold y auction.
Bark Southland. with jute and hides, from Calcutts
for Boston, IL getting foremast and causing. Part
Of her cargo has been discharged
Bark Hongen (kor) in ballast. from San Nazaire ol
New York which Is cAulking.
schr Hattie sampson sold. with her Of lum
ber at auction, Dec T. Tho vessel cargo brough.
The cargo OF wood belonging the British brig
Hensy rsshpped board the Adelaide. The
Heney has been condemned
WILMINGTON NC. Jan IA fat loaded with 200 bbs
penne and - bales o cotton was swsmpcd in the middle
she storm OF wind rain about
o'clock yesterday morning The steamer WIN Nyce went
down Yesterday tho and the bulk Of
tho urpontins Of which mad ded ashore the
beach, The apparently unnjured, hav ing
manedh Q in the water nnd the turpentine
suferedServ little damage II any
Cape May eevsn PH the Chief signal omssr
sticking feet out o. 'he waser ~ Is sup
posed . sunken wreck two mes IN Two Mile beach,
bearing wN half W from Hereford Light"