The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1875-06-19

W. iNHN Nl lllN NliNll liIllNIlIII'lf wv
umpire, Nlr Edward Thornton, bllilsll
minister has M Immense amount nj
labor before hlm, lat hu wl'l di4pusr
uf II prior IN nest February, when the
commission expires. Nenrly every
case has been sont ~ the umpire, In
consequence Of the dbstiu Partially
Of the Mexican commissioners Iainn-
coma, who hns acted more Ia the Gu
pacity OF an advocate than u Judge,
showing scarcely any disposition 10
yield n point In favor of the American
claimants, but perslstently cOntending
for awards To all Mexican claimants.
The importance OF the action of this
commission Is small TO the Uuited
States ~ compared with the interests
Of Mexico, because the number OF
claims Of Mexican citizens Is very
menger, andIhe amount Of money IN
volved ~ Ms ten to one Ia favor of the
United States claimants.
The examinations in the custom
house business, set afuot 10y Secretary
Brlstow, and conducted through the
commissioner of customs, have devel-
Oped the ineiliciency of that service In
many respects. Reforms are to lie
made rs soon as practicable, embracing
several changes IN prominent officials.
The alterations win he mainly along
the northern lakes and ut some inland
cities.
J. McGraw, for several years chief
clerk, has been appointed sixth audi
tor in place of G. &. Sheats, of Ala
bama, tn take effect on the first Of Jul
ly. McGraw, in the meantime, Is act
ing rs auditor.
The department OF agriculture, in
its cotton department for June, states
that the threatened reduction in area
has not taken place, nor has the re-
duced area of last year been much en-
larged. The reported increase Is be-
tween one and two per cent. The
comparison with last year is rs follows;
North Carolina, 1872; South Carolina,
l0G; Georgia, 9G; Florida, 90; Ala
bama, l0l; Mississippi, lO2; Louisiana,
l0l Texas, los Arkansas, l0l Ten
nessee, o. The report of the cond-
ton is the most favorable in the past
five seasons, with the exception Of
1872.
New York, June lG.--Every pre-
caution has been taken to arrest Tweed
when he leaves the penitentiary, and
unless three million dollars bail is
forthcoming the unfortunate gentle
man will he lodged in Ludlow Jail for
several days. The suits against him
are civil, not criminal. Should he
give this bond, there is another action,
for which he will be held, requiring
another three million dollars bail. He
has requested to be taken direct to
Ludlow Jail, there to await the issue.
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, June l5.-The
miners are disagreeing among them
selves. All have returned to work
without any concurrence from the pro-
prietors.
The miners who have been working
at Payne's shaft We're met by large
gang this afternoon and ordered to
stay out. They opened way through
the mob, and those whe wished to en-
tered the shaft. There was great en-
element, and the least offensive move
ment from the idlers would have
drawn the fire of the posse.
CINCINNATI, June l5.-Archbishop
Wood, of Philadelphia, has nearly re-
covered from his sick attack of acute
rheumatism. He starts to-day in Il
special Car to Philadelphia, where he
will be invested Thursday with the
pallium. He is accompanied by Arch
bishop Purcell, Mons. Ronceiti, DIR.
Ubaldi and several other distinguished
clergymen.
ATHENS, June i5.-The special re-
ports to London journals that the ab-
dication of the king is imminent, and
that several foreign men-of-war have
arrived in Greek waters, are untrue.
The country is perfectly tranquil.
LONDON, June ia special from
Rome to the daily News says minis
terial crisis is impending Cn account of
the public safety bill for the suppression
of brigandage, which is opposed by the
left,-not approx ed, as incorrectly
stated in u previous dispatch. There
is much excitement over the situation.
1t is thought that If u change is made
Signor Sella will become premier.
BERLIN, June 1G.-The North Ger
man Gazette of o-day notices the arri-
val of the United States fleet, Rear Adj
miral Worden commanding, and says
the admiral is expected to reach the
city Tonight, on visit. 1t extends a
warm welcome to him, and says he is
II highly-des rving officer of an inti-
mate, friendly nation. The German
man of-war Lorely, met the American
fleet at the mouth of the Elbe, and
after exchanging of salutes, accompa-
pected to arrive at Kiel soon, and the
admiralty there are preparing for II
fitting reception and festivities in hon
or of the Americans.
The Post says the officers of the Unit
ed States squadron have received the
most cordial welcome in Berlin from
the prince imperial and chief of the
German admiralty. The American
residents are to give banquet in their
honor. Hon. Carl Schurz will return
to America in October. He intends to
stay short time in England.
VIENNA, June l5.-A sensation has
been created here by the publication
in the st. Petersburg Galois of an arti-
Gle advocating an alliance between
Russia and England because that be-
tween the three empires has lost the
power of guaranteeing peace, since one
member has been suspected of warlike
designs.
NASHVILLE, June l5.-Mrs. Jarrett,
of Rutherford county, near Murfrees-
boro, was murdered on Thursday af-
ternoou. A Murfreesboro special TO
the Union and American says: Mrs.
w. II. Jarrett, whose residence is near
Salem pike, about seven miles SOUTH
west of this place, after preparing her
children yesterday afternoon for an
evening visit, sent them in charge of a
servant to Colonel Morgan's, a near
neigh Dor, telling them them she would
follow as soon as she could get ready.
About two hours later, say half-past 9
p. NJ, her husband, in company with
Mr.. Dink Lawrence, returned home,
and there found his wife, whom
he had left the personifica-
ton OF health, khappiness and |
life but few hours before, in the cold |
EN- brace of death. / understand that |
a negro named Jesse Woodson is ac-
cused of the crime, and is now under |
arrest. If at the coroner's inquest he
is proven guilty, he will hardly live to
see to-morrow's sun, as ropes ip Salem |
are stronger than was
that employed in Joe Reeds case. Mr.. |
Jarrett has store mile or so from
here, and was at his store when the
murder was committed. The murder
was deliberate deed. the bloodthirsty
wretch having apparently committed
he atrocious and inhuman deed by ty-
ng. Mrs. jarrett, before her marriage
xas.a Mrs. Woodbridge.
PITTsBURG, June l5.-About half
past Il tn afternoon serious fire oc-
,urred in the Brilliant oil works, on
he Allegheny Valley railroad, seven
niles north of this city, owned by
Lackhart & Frew. The fire originated