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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26

allowed the free enjoyment of their
constitutional rights. Delegates were
chosen to the Conference to be held at
Nashville, May 6, and the Convention
resolved itself into an Auxiliary State
Migration Aid Society, and appointed
an Executive Committee.
The Kansas Central Narrow-gauge
has been purchased at foreclosure sale by
Commodore c. K. Garrison. 1t runs
from Leavenworth west by north to
Onago, Kansas, a distance of "a miles.
1t will be run as branch of the Kansas
Pacific, and the present management
will not be interfered with materially.
THE entire amount of the 4 per cent.
funded loan (S15O, 900, 0O0 recently Of
fered by Secretary Sherman at one-half
of per cent. above par has been taken
by the First National Bank of New
York City, acting for syndicate of
Eastern and foreign bankers.
A CONVENTION has been called, to
meet at Vicksburg on the 9Th of May, to
take into consideration the labor trou-
bles in the Mississippi Valley, and es-
pecially to devise some means to check
the present exodus of colored laborers.
The call is signed by Governor Stone of
Mississippi and a number of prominent
cotton-growers, and the colored people
ticipate in the deliberations of the con-
vention and to plainly state their griev-
ances.
THE last attempt to assassinate the
Gar has led to the adoption by the Gov
eminent of still more stringent meas
ures CT repression. A Governor Gen
eral is to be appointed for the six most
populous districts of Russia, clothed
with absolutely despotic power over the
lives and liberties of the people The
widespread conspiracy against the
rulers of the Empire has become so for
midable, embracing, as is well known,
men and women in all ranks and sta
tons, and many of them doubtless oc-
cupying positions of trust, that it is now
a life or death struggle.
The action of the Khedive of Egypt,
in summarily dismissing his foreign
ministers and forming a truly Egyptian
Cabinet, has occasioned no little excite
ment. 1t was reported that France and
England would unite in vigorous re-
mOnstrance, and limitations were
thrown out that the Khedive's action
might result in his abdication. The
Khedive has published manifesto justi-
flying the course which he has taken,
and insisting upon the carrying out of
his own programme of reform. He says
he will be fully responsible for the pub
lie safety CT Egypt and for the due pay
ment of the foreign debt, if he is allow
ed to exercise the power he wishes
through the National party. The Sui
tan, in receiving an envoy from the
Khedive, expressed his disapproval of
the Khedive's conduct, but said he did
not intend to dethrone him.
ANOTHER revolution has occurred in
Panama. There was fighting in. the
streets, lasting four hours, in which a
number of persons were killed.
THE city of Eureka, Nevada, suffered
severely by fire on the night of the 18Th.
Some of the largest business houses,
newspaper and telegraph offices, Ma
sonic Hall and other public buildings,
together with many residences, were
burned. Three hundred families were
reported destitute and 1900 without
shelter. Loss roughly estimated at ST.
O0O, 200.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26

THE Kansas Central Narrow-gauge
has been purchased at foreclosure sale by
Commodore C. K. Garrison. 1t runs
from Leavenworth west by north to
Onago, Kansas, distance of "a miles.
1t will be run as branch of the Kansas
Pacific, and the present management
will not be interfered with materially.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26

THE entire amount of the per cent.
funded loan (s15O, 900, OOO) recently Of
fered by Secretary Sherman at one-half
of per cent. above par has been taken
by the First National Bank of New
York City, acting for syndicate of
Eastern and foreign bankers.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
THE DELUDED DARKIES.
A Circular That Throws Some Light o
the Negro Hegira.

ISpeclaI to Ch1cagO Times.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 1.-THE condi-
ton of the colored people in Wyandotte is
getting to be deplorable. As some people
are making statements about the causes OF
the immigration of these people which seem
to have a political bias, the Times corre-
spondent has been to some trouble to arrive
at the facts. The following circular has just
come to hand, which will throw some light
on the subject:
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
THE COLORED EMIGRANTS.

Some Statistics Concerning the Move
mcnt-The Situation mt st. Louis, Kan
sas City and WyandOtte.
National Republican., 1879-10-23
Mortality for One Week.

The total mortality in the District of Colum-
ba for the week ending Saturday, October 10,
1879, was A. or at the rate of l465 per 1000
per annum: OF these deccdcnts z were
white males, l3 white females IL colored
males and 16 colored females. showing an an
nual dcath-rate of 9.l2 per 900 for the white,
and &c for the colored population. The deaths
by classes were as follows Zymotic diseases,
S constitutional IL local, 20 developmcntal
8; violence, /. From phthisis pulmonalis or
consump ption there were deaths diseases of
tho nervous system, 6 seuile debility 4 !;
typhoid fever and diseases Of the heart 3 each;
diarhGa, pneumonia, puerperal diseases and
trisinus, 2 each, and l each from dysentery,
cholera infantum and Gdema of the lungs and
/ suicide OF the deaths SO occurred in Wash
ingtou, 6 in Georgetown, 3 in the county and
in the hospitals Twenty.one of tho deco.
dents were natives Of the District 20 Of other
parts of the United States, and Z foreigners.
Three white aud l3 cOlored were under =
ears of age s white and 2 coored GO years
aud over. The greatest mortality % deaths)
occurred on the 10th, the least (6 Deaths on the
I4th, 18th, 18th and 18th. Births reported,
62-white males, 20; white fomales 16 col.
ored males, l3; colored females, 10. Marriages
reported, 29-white, 90; colored, 7. Still births,
6-white 2 Colored, 4.
National Republican., 1879-10-23
A Jolly Tin Wedding.

Tho tin wedding of Dr. and Mrs, John T..
Winter was the OCCASION of very enjoyable
surprise party rendered them Monday evening
by their friends. The whole affair, the credit of
which belongs to Professor widows, was voted
to have been the best-managed surprise party
of the season. The friends to the mum ber of
about sixty, at o'clock presented themselves
at the good doctors door and marched into the
rooms, headed by Mr. Harrison Dingman,
followed by Rev. DIR. Lauahan and
other gentlemen with toot horns, tin whistles
aud tin trumpets, aud with their ladies and
themselves loaded down with tinware sutii-
cicnt TO open u good.si2ed tin store, and with
cdiblcs enough to stock u confcctioner's estab
lishment.
Tho honorable position Of rear guard was
filled by General w. II. Sherman aud his daugL-
ter. The gifts were numerous and both useful
and ornamental. The remainder of the even
ing WAS spent i'll way that will cause it to be
remembered for many years not only by tho
surprising party, but by the recipients.
National Republican., 1879-10-23
EntertaIning tle EruIt Growers.

Colonel William H. Chase, chairman of tho
committee of arrangements FOR the late fair
and art loan exhibition Of the Potomac Fruit
Growers Association, and his excellent wife,
entertained "a large number of friends at their
residence, 1925 Eleventh. street, last night.
The company included all the officers Of the
Potomac Fruit Growers Association aud the
several committees having charge of the late
fair. The evening was most pleasantly spent.
Mrs. Colonel Edward Daniels aud Crypt
Pamoui lent their efficient aid to the enjoy
mcnt of the evening. Colonel and Mrs Chuse
possess the peculiar faculty of knowing how to
entertain and it is needless to say that all
thoroughly enjoyed themselves Refresh
mcnts were served, and the rest of the even
ing was spent in social chat At the sugges-
ton of Colonel Chase it was resolved to par
tcipatc in the industrial procession on the
opening day of the Fair. One of Knoy's six
horse busses has been engaged for the occa-
son and twenty members will represent tine
association,
National Republican., 1879-10-23

II also showed that there had been thirteen
deaths and one person paid on account OF the
amputation Of his arm. The present member.
ship amounts TO 1,471. Tho committee on
finance reported that they had made careful
examination of the books, papers, SC, of the
secretary and treasurer and found them cor.
rect In every particular. The report OF the
secretary aud treasurer stated that the
total receipts from all sources during
the year were $202j7; the total ex'
penditurcs, $50, 1877; balance SO Tho com
mittee OH constitution and bylaws recommend
cd only one change-to make provision for
admission into the association of suporinten-
dents, assistant supcriutendents and mas
ters Of transportation in active service.
Action upon this recommendation was post
poned until the next annual session. Mossrs.
Ward Nichols, w. $. Sears aud $. Titus, tho
committee appointed to prepare resolutions
suitable TO the memory Of the late Samuel
Cormack, of Centralia, Ill.,, one of tho
original charter members, made their report,
which WAS adopted.
The following named places in which to hold
the next annual convention were dominated:
Cleveland, Cincinnati. Kansas City, st. Paul
and Wiiliamsport Pending action upon
this question the association adjourned until
10 o'clock this morning.
National Republican., 1879-10-23
Operations of the Health Office.

The following is Health Officer Townshend's
report of the operations of his Office for the
week ending October Is, 1879: Nuisances re.
ported, ZAP; referred, 122; abated, 7l3; referred
to Commissioners, %; official notices issued,
S5; citizens complaints, "a; deaths from all
causes reported, As eases OF death investigated
by coroner, 3; burials at public expense, II;
investigations for local causes OF disease, 4:
tons of garbage removed, 14G; dead animals
removed, 107. Marine products Inspected
9,SG7 bushels oysters, BIB punches fish, 5400
taylors, $50 trout, 10 shepherds, IS terIapins,
l,179 crabs Marine products condemned
2,531 bushels oysters, 1919 punches fish, $40
crabs. Unwholcsome food conference.-the
pounds bacon, 467 pounds beef, l5l pounds
mutton, IL salt tongues, pounds smoked sau-
sage, 1913 pounds veal, ducks, 2 rabbits, 164
bushels apples, 76 quarts lima beans, II pecks
string beans 323 cabbagcs, 62l dozen cucum-
bers, 1l44 dozen corn, 80 cymlings, 207 egg
plants, 8 pecks pears, . bushels peaches, 8
pecks potatoes ii pumpkins, pounds grapes,
23t bushels tomatoes, 10 punches Tdishes, 9
bushels turnips, ? dozen squashes, 8 watcrmel.
ons, 36t bushels miscellaneous vegetables
Pound report-S2 animals impOunded; Is re.
deemed, 81 killed, 20 in pound. Report of the
physicians to the poOr-2l3 patients were
| treated, of which 30 were white and l2a
colorcd; 252 visits were made and So office
| consultations held 80 orders for food were is
sued to sick poor persons.
National Republican., 1879-10-23

Tho marriage of Mr.. Orvillo ID. Hall and
Miss Ida NJ. Gilman was the occasion of large
gathering last evening at the residence of the
brides mother, Mrs. ]. d. Gilman, at No. 1925
Tenth street. Many friends of both parties
were present from New York, Philadelphia
and this CITY, Mr.. Halls associates in the of.
fico of the Washington Gas Light Company at
tended in full force aud tho gas company was
also represented by its president, Mr. b. II.
Bartol, of Philadelphia, and other officers. Rev.
Byron Sunderland tied the knot that united
tho dostinies of the couple. The presents re.
ceived by the bride were numerous aud of the
most costly description. The festivities incl
dent to the occasion were continued until the
time arrived for tho departure Of the couple
for the depot. They left on the 1915 train for
New York, intending to spend some days on a
wedding tour.
National Republican., 1879-10-23
CITY NOTES.
B Jard of Directors.

The only Turkish (hot air. Bath in tho
city, 500 i street. near Judiciary Square.
The new hot-air and Turllo- Russian bath.
room will reopen October 25th at 903 Il street
northwest.
The best Vienna bread in the city can be
obtained only at f. Freund's, 702 Ninth street
northwest also confectionery.
Mr.. Lewis Clephane denies the soft i'm.
parchment of being among the Bowen delega-
ton which called upon the President yoster-
day as stated in the Star Of last evening.
In the case of Kate Carpenter against
John r. Carpenter for divorce, the decree of
April 16, 1879, denying the prayer has been
modified to dismissing the bill without preju.
dice
The District Commissioners yesterday ap.
pointed the following station keepers as special
officers: Dennis Lotus, John w. Howell,
Richard w. Montgomery, Henry g. Cattell,
James COggns, Augustus L. Schultze, Horny
II. Cassidy Herbert A. Wilson, William Il.
Gates, Juuius b. Slack and Dominick @. Con-
nelly.
Low Spencer, Dutch comedian, we'll
known in this city, shot his wife in the Adcl-
phi Theatre, at Denver Col, September "a,
for which he was arrested but subsequently
released on bail. His wife Is professionally
known MS Marie Toe, aud has frequently per-
formed in the variety theatres on the Southern
circuit.
Tho many friends of Mr.. William Mol.
lerns, the talented autist, will bo panied Ia
learn that lie is seriously i'll with gastrits and
an inmate of Providence Hospital. His uni
form urbanty of character and kindness OF
heart have made him such universal favOrite
| that his speedy recovery Is wished and hoped
for by hundreds.
Mr.. r. b. Warden, counsel for Lieutenant
j. p. Walker, U. =. A., in the haJeas corpus cast
yesterday filed his reply to the answer o
| Superintendent Goddingo of the Insane Asylum
denying 10 general the allegation made by
tho latter excepting the official papers emanat
| ing from the War Department. The cause vii
| be heard this afternoon,
National Republican., 1879-10-23

Urging Mr.. Bowen's Claims.

The promised delegation in the interest of
ex.Nlayor Sayles ]. Bowen waited upon the
President yesterday and urged the appoint.
ment of Mr.. Bowen as District Commissioner in
place of Captain Phelps. The delegation,
which numbered about thirty, was headed by
Mr.. A. X. Brown. Among those who where
present were Thomas A. Lszcnby, George
Holmes, NJ. NJ. Holland, o. 5. b. Wall, C. c.
Smith, DR.. Brackett, Rev. Henry Bailey, w,
A. Talliaferro, o. d. Barrett, Joseph Hodgson,
z. p. Cunningham, b. +. Clark, Charles Peters
aud Captain Slater. Messrs. Browne, Barrett
and Holland spoke and urged the appoint
ment of Mr.. Bowen. Mr.. Holland presented II
petition in Mr.. Boweu's favor, signed by
Frederick Douglass J. NJ. Langston, Dr. Purvis
and others. The President concluded the in.
tervicw by saying that he would consider
their remarks and papers, and hoped to decide
correctly.
National Republican., 1879-10-23
PROVIDEET CoNDUCrORs.
Annual Convention of Their Life Insuran c,
Association.

Annual Convention of Their Life Insuran ce
Association.
The opening sessions of the annual conven-
tion of the Railroad Conductors Life Iusur-
ance Association Of the United States and
Canada was held yesterday in Willard Hall
The association was called to order at 10
o'clock by President st. Clair, and prayer was
Foundry Church. Judge ii. III. Blackburn
then delivered an address of welcome In the
absence of G. II. Stanchfeld, who was chosen
TO deliver an address. w. s. Sears, of the Mich
igan Central road, delivered au address, tax.
ing for the subject of his remarks "Home."
The Chair then appointed Henry 7.
Flutrow, John Ilougl failing and George Harri.
sou ss the committee on credentials.
President st. Clair then delivered his annual
address, dwelling especially upon the point
that in mutual insurance there was q constant
demand for individual effort. While the asso.
citation has increased over 100 in membership
during the past year, this number might have
been largely augmented by the individual Of.
fort Of the members
Messrs Il, p, Brown, w. NJ. Russell, II. G.
| Guitcau, o. A, Bingham aud e. E. Hurd were
appointed as tho committee on constitution
aud bylaws, and w. S. Sears, G. NJ. Ludwick,
| Ward Nichols, George Hanford and Il. Il.
| llargis the committee ON finance.
A recess was then taken until 1880 o'clock.
| Upon Tcassemblng the association adjourned
until o'clock and proceeded in a body
| to the Executive Mansion, where they were
received By the President and Mrs Hayes.
| The association reassembled at 3 o'clock.
/ The committee on credentials reported ninety.
| eight delegates present. The report Of the
executive committee was then submitted. II
showed tho association TO be in fairly pros
] porous condition and urged individual effort,
National Republican., 1879-10-23
THE THOMAS STATUE.
Arrangements for the Unveiiing-An Ora.
for SeIccteI.


General McCOok, Of the local executive
committee of tho Army Of tho Cumberland,
received dispatch last evening from the Hon.
Stanley Mathews accepting the invitation to
deliver tho address Mt the unveiing Of the
Thomas statue Active preparations continue
to be made looking to the complete success
of the coming reunion.
The following. gentlemen have been
appointed on the committee of finance, making
preparations for the reunion of the Army of
the Cumberland: w. G. Metzorott James ii.
Saville, William Dixon, William Thompson
and Hon. VI. G.. Emery. Thomas j. Fisher
was appointed treasurer of the finance com
mittco. Most elaborate preparations arc being
made for the uuvciling platform will be
erected about the statue, and seats will be ar
ranged for over 5000 persons. Triumphal
arches will be erected over the streets in the
immediate neighborhood of the statue aud the
grand stand will he handsomely decorated with
flags and bunting. When the veil is raised
from tho statue cannon salute will be fired
after which the oration will be delivered. The
Marine Band aud choir Of 100 voices will at
teLd to the musical part of the programme,
which has been composed specially for the oc-
CasiOn.
National Republican., 1879-10-23
An Attempled snIelae Preyented.

A man named w. l.. Harris, q resident of
Baltimore, who has been on a sproe in this
city for several days past attempted TO com
init suicide yesterday afternoon by cutting his
throat with q razor He went into the rcstau-
rant of Mr. Joseph Platz on the Avenue, near
Sixth street. aud sat down to q table. In few
minutes, thinking himself unobscrved, he drew
q razor from his pocket and made cash across
his throat, luckily innicting only slight
wound. Before he could repeat the operation
Mr.. PlRtz caught his arm and wresled the
lazor from him. Officer Byrncs was summoned
and took Harris over to Police headquarters,
where his wound was dressed, and he was then
locked up for safe keeping.
National Republican., 1879-10-23
Fon Carpets, go to julius Lansburgh's.
Adjourned for a Wedding.

At the conclusion of business in the Criminal
court yesterday Judge Hagner adjourned the
court until to morrow, in order to give him
self an opportunity of attending the wedding
of his cousin Miss Agnes w. Randall! and DR..
r. Barton Bruno, of Baltimore, which will take
place at St. Anne's church, Annapolis, this
morning. The wedding will be n big event in
Annapolis. Large parties of welding guests
are expected from both Washington and BaIti-
more, aud in order to accommodate them u
special train will run TO Annapolis from
Odonton, connecting with the S35 train from
Washington aud the 9:15 train from Balti-
more, ou tho Baltimore d Potomac railroad.
National Republican., 1879-10-23
wAsHISGToN, october IS, 1879.
Wealth Easily Obtained.

Jay Gould, combining vast amounts OF money
with several great capitalists, has frequently made
colossal profits in stock speculGtions, paying mil.
plan of Messrs. Lawrence & Co. confers similar
benefits OH the shareholders who invest small and
large amounts, from s25 to $4,000. The money of
mighty sum. and operated with the ripest expert.
ence aud best SKIN, has secured the most brilliant
q combination which ietlcd SITS, Three renyest-
monts resulted in tot9l profit Of sl3SOl.ls. A
Boston gentleman invested $500 IN Il com
bnaton which yielded a profit of S2,&7.Oi;
two rcinyeslmeuts netted him s3,64i3l. A
Chicago merchant made N32l0.4l In four months
of combination investments New explanatory
circular with rules for unerring success" Apply
to Messrs. Lawrence 4 Co., Bankers 81 Exchange
Place New York city,
National Republican., 1879-10-23
THE COLLINS CASE.
The validity OF tho Health Ordinance
Tastad

case Of considerable Importance to the
citizens of tho District yesterday occupied the
attention OF the Supreme court of tho District.
Some time ago u suit was brought by the Dis
triCt of Columbia against Jacob III. Collins for
maintaining a nuisance injurious 30 health by
storing and keeping scraps, tat and other
offensive animal matter in building within
the city limits. The charges were first heard
in tho Police court aud judgment given for the
District. II WAS then brought up on ce,ti0rCri.
The information was based upon an ordinance
of the Board of Health defining what nuisance
was, and the punishment imposed for main
tanning one. The questions interposod by the
defense are First Has the Police court gen-
eral jurisdiction in nuisauces cases Second,
Has it special jurisdiction Was the Board of
Health authorized by tho organic act of 1871
to pass laws to punish persons for keeping
nuisancos Injurious TO health, aud to enforce
the sano by fine and Imprisonment under
criminal process? Is the ordinance of said
Board passed November 10, 1875 law or or
dinanco of the District Of Columbia in force
thercin2
The plaintiff claims that an ordinance of the
Board OF Health is law binding on the
people of the District, and can be enforced by
tho Police court. This the defendant denies,
and sustainsby citing the case OF Bates against
tue Distict of Columbia, where the court in
gene raj term decided that the ordinance was
not law. The counsel for the District asks the
court to review this case and oveirule IL, being
satisfied that it was not correct, and evident,
from examination of the opinion of the court,
delivered by Justice Olin, that it WAS based
upon an entire misapprchcnsiou tho law and
the facts in the case. Messrs. Riddle and Mil
Ter appeared for the District and Mcssrs.
Bney & Birney for tho defendant.
National Republican., 1879-10-23
$3.50 for Solid silver watches,


The announcement of the failure of Mr..
James G. Naylor, the builder, caused some ex-
ctemeut yesterday. His employees were mo-
titled yesterday morning to stop work, and
work was suspended OH the various buildings
in course of erection by Mr. Naylor The ex-
tent of Mr.. MAYORS Liabilities are rs yet UNI
known. The work on the new school build
imgs under contract with the District will be
prosecuted by his bondsmen, Mcssrs. Alfred
Richards aud Thomas Lewis. Mr.. MAYORS
sudden suspension is attributed to the low fig
ure at which he has taken contracts.
National Republican., 1879-10-23
Resumption OF Work on the Channel Across
the Flats.

Work will be resumed on the channel across
the flats this morning, the drcdge Argus"
which has been undergoing repairs, having been
pronounced all ready by her builders. The
cut through the flats will be 5000 feet IN
length, aud it is expected that it will take all
the winter to strike the Maryland side, the
work having been commenced at the Virginia
end Of the big marsh" The Argus has been
heightened to eighty-fvo feet, aud her decks
raised two feet, thu, giving her more power.
She has buckets two and a-halfyards long, and
tits estimated that they can handle 5000 yards
of material daily Her hosting apparatus is
eghty-horse power aud is entirely new; in fact,
all the old machinery las been taken out of
her and its place supplied with new. The
dredge as at present constituted has more
power than any ever used in these waters, aud
Captain f. l.. Fields, who has charge of her, is
satisfied that her workings will be Of the best
aud most successful character.