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The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
TAYLOR AUADEMY.

This has been examining week at the
Academy The students have been exam
ined in all the studies pursued for the last
five months.
Yesterday afternoon the Visiting Commit
tee were present and expressed themselves
highly gratified with the progress made by
the students.
The Academy was never in more pros
porous condition, there being some twenty
m ore students than at this time last year.
Prof. Taylor has rented the part of the
Academy buildings he is now using from
the Board of Education and will continue
his school until the middle of June.
Yesterday afternoon the scholars gave Q
literary entertainment consisting Of decla
nations, dialogues, etc. Quite large mum
ber of the friends Of the students wert
present, who enjoyed the exercises very
much,
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
destructive Fire.

NEW YORK, Feb. 3.-Last night a fire
.broke. out in the press room in the rear part
of the fourth floor of the building Nos. ~
and 30 Beekman street, which was extin-
guished after causing slight damage. 1t
again broke out this morning, and the place
was completely gutted, asto the two upper
floors. -.
Theodore Riehsecker, importer and manu-
facturer of drugs and sundries, whose loss
ia about $4,000. Clement & Stockwell,
dealer in paper and playing. cards, who oc-
cunied the store in No. 80, will lose about
$500. Nearly the whole upper portion OF
tho building was occupied by Norman L.
Monro. publisher of the family story paper,
Bovs and Girls, and other weeklies, whose
loss on stock and machinery will reach
Two editions Of the family story paper
which were to be sent out this morning,
we're completely destroyed. Losses o.
ether persons Of that and adjoining build
;ncs Il about $4,000, caused entirely BY
wster. The building which was . five-story
brick. was damaged about 5000 worth.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
DIR. WEST FREE.

DR.. Isaac West, who so neatly and sue
cessfully skinned the negro Cooch Turner,
at Dover some years ago, and for which ex-
hibition surgical skill he was consigned to
four years in the Kent County jail, was re-
leased yesterday. His term of imprison-
ment having expired. ...
There is a belief in Dover that West is a
desperate and wicked man, and those who
are so unfortunate as to gain his enmity will
be made to suffer the consequence if it is
within his power. He has sworn that he will
be revenged upon certain citizens in Dover
and other parts of the State and especially
is he incensed against the Sheriff of the
County for fancied or real grumness which
he has suffered at his hands. West states
that he intends leaving the State, but not
until he has settled with certain parties
who he claims have injured him. Whether
his threats are serious or only exhibitions
of bragadocia or made in determined earn
est it is impossible to say, but 1t is claimed
that certain persons are in danger Of their
lives, and express determination to have
him arrested If he repeats the threat or
does not leave the State. The release causes
considerable interest In Dover, and the doc
tor was subjected to numerous interviews
| by curious parties.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
ASCHOOLMASTER'S PLAN.
HOW A FRENCH TEACHER RAISED THE
WIND.

HOW A FRENCH TEACHER RAISED THE
WIND.
Some time ago, quite respectable look
ing Frencbman, applied at the Wyoming
Seminary, near Camden, in this State,
giving his name as Alexander Gordon, and
presenting very respectable recommenda'
tions for position as French teacher: He
proved to be an excellent teacher and was
retained by the principal of the academy,
and was very well thought Of in Wyoming;
Not long since, however, it was discovered
that he had been using his position to OBJ
tain funds improperly, and an investigation
proved that he had forged two notes, one
on Mr.. Fields, of FELTON,, and the other on
Mr.. Murk, of the firm Of Murk & Brown.
He realized from the two notes, which he
soon as the forgeries were discovered efforts
were made to capture the felon, but he had
succeeded in making good his escape and
has not been heard of as yet.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
The Lands Trial.

BR1DaEToN, N. j., Feb. 3.-One of the
sad outerowths of the Lands trial is the
death Of Mr.. CASTOR, of Neward, a witness
for the defendant. His testimony as to the
wild appearance of the prisoner moment
before the shooting was impugned by Aus
tin Sanderson, of Vineland, whose evidence
was subsequently impeachsd. The fact
that his word had been doubted 80 preyed
on his mind that he died here yesterday
The trial WAS resumed here this morning,
and Attorney. General Vannatta consumed
all the morning session with hts summing
up on behalf of the State. Judge Reed this
afternoon charged the jury.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
Not 4 Candidate,

W. A. Hukill, who figured so prominent
" at the last nomination contest among the
Republicans for Sheriff, has come out in
the following card.
"Notwithstanding q willingness signi1ed
by some friends, to again give me their sup
port, at the coming nomination election for
Sheriff, I think would prefer not to be a
candidate during this contest, and, thanking
them for the interest manifested for me at
present, would be glad to have such favor
conferred at some future time. Any report
or notice through the papers heretofore
that would be candidate, has been entire
" unauthorized by me-"
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
4 MY5rERIOUs AFFzlR.

A THIEF WELL KNOWN IN THIS CITY TER
RIBBY STABBED IN PHILADELPHIA. II
Frank DeMoulin, who is well Known
among the roughs and to the police of this
city, was mysteriously attacked and cut in
Philadelphia night before last. ~ ~
De Moulin was the most conspicuous of
the gang who short time ago forcibly en-
tered disreputable house on Orange street.
For this and other offences warrants have
been issued for him here, but have never
been served for the reason that he could
not be found.
The Philadelphia Bullstin Of last evening,
gives the following account of the affair:
Frank Du Moulin,s we'll known thief who
frequently figures in police reports, got
pretty well cut up in Reddy Dittman's sa-
loon, Ninth street below Locust, last night.
He was tried on Tuesday and acquitted of
stealing a gold watch, chain and locket
from young girl in Dittman's tavern. This
the time William j. Anderson, residing on
German street, was arrested for completely
in the crime, but was subsequently released.
Du Moulin inaugurated joyful spree. At
2 O'Clock on Wednesday morning he created
a disturbance at Tenth and Locust streets,
and was chased away by Fifth Distaict on
GERS. About half-past 10 o'clock last even
ing he was noticed standing at the corner Of
Ninth and Aurora streets together with An
derson and man named Jeffreys, ,whe keeps
a saloon at Ninth and Locust streets,
and at that time was somewhat under
the influence Of liquor. He and Anderson
shortly afterwards entered Dittman's place.
A row occurred, and Dittman asked Ser
geant Crawford, of the Fifth Distriet, and
Officer Blair, who were standing on the cor
ner, to interfere. They at once entered the
tavern and found Du Moulin lying on the
floor in a poel of blood and unconcious.
Mr.. Dittman was behind the bar and Ander-
son standing near the door. The latter,
though protesting that he was In tho yard
when the affair occurred, was taken into
custody by Officer Blair. Du Moulin, bleed
ing profusely, was carried to the Pennsyl-
vania Hospital and his wounds examined.
l There were five ugly gashes on the head,
one extending from the crown backward
about five inches. Beneath the left eye,
across the right cheek and on the wrist were
also severe cuts. From the loss of blood
and the fact of his being intoxicated he was
unable to give an account of the affair.
This morning there was rumor that Du
Moulin was dead, buf inquiries at the Hos
pital showed that this was not correct.
The police have endeavored to investigate
the case, but have not been able to make
anything out of it thus far. Detective Yo-
der visite: Du Moulin at the Hospital, in
order to accertain something about tho as
sault, but the injured man only smiled at
him in his usual way, and refused to say
anything. Captain Wood appears to be
satisfied that Anderson did not do thas cut
ting. A colored woman, named Mary Hart,
says that Du Moulin entered the place,
flourishtng about, and said: tI'm boss
here" He then passed into the back room,
where there was young fellow, wearing q
light coat and slouch hat. She didn't
know what took place in that room. Reddy
Dittman is missing.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
Indian Frauds.
10 American Press Association.

By AmeT1can Fress Assoc1aC1on'
TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 3.-The United States
Attorney has received documents from
Washington in the matter Of Pottowattamie
indian frauds with instructions to proceed
at once against the accused parties. These
frauds relate to the collection OF
money and sale of lands by persons
acting as bogus administrators of Indian
estates. The Indians whose property was
thus taken were represented to be dead, but
Il now turns out that they are alive. The
extent of the rascality is not yet determined
hut will probably reach $4,000. 1t in.
wolves several Indian tribes, local bankers
and prominent politicians.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
Crime.
THE TRIAL OF RUBENsTEIN-THE FUCHS
HORROR.

THE TRIAL OF RUBENsTEIN-THE FUCHS
BY American Press Association.
BROOKLYN, N. Y, Feb. 3.-The trial Of
Rubenstein for the murder of Sarah Alex
ander, was continued in the Oyer and Term
liner Court to day. The Court room was
crowded. The only important evidence was
that of Solomon Kramer, who testified to
meeting Rubenstein and the girl on the
Plank Road on the Sunday that the murder
was committed. The witness spoke to
both of them, and saw them 60 in the
corn field and shortly aftcr heard
a. woman's cry of "fre, fire, help, help, my
life is gone" Witness then went about his
business and took a car towards Jamaica.
During the delivery Of this testimony the
prisoner was as pale as death and looked as
though he was going to faint. It Is expected
that the trial will be concluded next Tues
day or Wednesday.
The defence will endeavor to prove an
alibi.
The inquest in the case of William W.
Simons, who was murdered by Fuchs was
begun to day. Police in search of missing
portions of Simons' remains, to day dis
covered the heart and liver of the Murdered
man in the cellar of Fuchs house. A Bit
ter feeling ofindignation prevails among the
people in Williamsburg against Fuchs, and
threats of lynching are openly made. A
strong force of police guord the prisoner to
prevent threats being carried into execution.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
City Csunefl.

REGULAR MEETING LAST NIGHT-oRDEks,
PETITIONS AND PROPOSALS RECEIVED
THE SKINNER ORDINANCE, ETC.
Council met last evening In regular ses.
sion, Mr.. Mcintyre presiding. The petition
Of Henry Lynch, asking for lamp at Carl
she's and New Castle avenue.
The resolution offered at the last meeting
by Mr.. McMenamin protesting against the
high charges of the Gas Company, was
Withdrawn. ~
The Water Committee reported having
awarded the contract for furnishing coal TO
the Water Department to Geo. W. Bush q
Son and Charles Warner q Co., at " 81
per 2, $40 pounds, delivered. Report adopted.
The Treasurer's report showed balance
In bank to the credit Of Cold Spring Resfr-
voir, $20, ,O79 IS current expenses, $17,
402 65 redemption of bonds, $500 total,
$57, 1872 IS. Report adopted:
Street Commissioner reported 81 men at
work cleaning streets, 83 men and II horses
and carts. Adopted. l.,
Water Committee reported 81 men at
work in the Department. Adopted.
Edward McIntire, Water Registrar, re-
ported that during the month Of January
$37, ,51O.75 had been received. Adopted.
The following petitions were presented
and referred to the respective committees
Caleb Miller, asking for IS; Joseph Baker
and others for lamps on Second street be-
tween Poplar and Lombard, William A
Murphy, asking to have Fourth street ap
propriated to the use of the curb
stone market, and that in the
middle of each square space be set apart
for the use of the Jerseymen.
The following proposals for hauling clay
were read and referred to the Water Com
mittee: Samuel Coyle, at rs cents per cubic
yard; 60 cents, do; Robert Smith
go cents, do. The amount Of clay to bt
hauled is II 900 cubic yards, to be delivered
at Cool Spring Reservoir. From Thos
Ford protest was handed in by Mr.. Payn
ter, asking Council to award the clay
hauling to Mr.. Ford, and claiming as h
had contracted for the City hauling, al
work of that kind was included in the con
tract. On motion the whole matter wal
referred to the Water Committee.
From Z, A. Belts and others, lamp OF
West street between 7th and Sth streets.
An election for lumber inspectors thel
followed, the following gentlemen beinl
chosen: Frank Bryer, fourteen votes, Henr.
Wickersham, twelve, and Ellis Garrett
Thirteen.
Mr.. Bickta, Chairman of the Lamp Com
mittee, reported that the Gas Company hat
met with the Committe on lamps, an,
agreed to charge $4,OO per eacl
lamp, the Company reserving tn
ownership of the pipes, and the city t
do the paving. Adopted.
Upon motion of Mr.. Paynter, the ord
nance for the repeal of the Simmer ord
j name was read second time.
During the evening the following order
were directed to be drawn: DAVID H. Ooyle
/ $266. 20; Allan Ruth, $199.OO; John Pee
ples, Cashier of the Union National Bank
SIC, 10000.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
Accident to Judge Merrtck.

BY American Press AsSOcIaI1oH'
BALTIMORE, Feb. 3.-Hon. William M.
Merrick, member of Congress from Mary
land for several terms, and now practicing
law in Baltimore, but residing in Howard
county, was thrown from his carriage, on
Tuesday afternoon, near Leicester, in that
county, and both bones of bis left leg were
hroken between the knee and ankle. Judge
Merrick was on his return home from Balti-
more. He was met by his carriage at the
railroad station at Leicester, and had been
driven but a short distance when, his horse
shying, threw both the driver and himself
ont Of the vehicle, the driver falling on the
Judge, who alone sustained any hurt.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
Obituary.

By American Press Association.
BRooKLYN, N. Y, Feb. 3.-Rev. 8. r..
Meeker, one Of the oldest clergymen in the
State and for the past SO years pastor of
Bushwick Avenue Reformed Church, died
suddenly, yesterday, A. M. at bis residence
in this city. He was born at Elizabethtown n
Nj, Oct. 18th, 1899. He complained Of
feeling unwell previous to breakfast and
retired to his room when An hour after his
daughter found him dead. He had appsr-
eutly died without q struggle.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
WILMINGTON MITIGATION co

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Wilmington Navigation Company
was held in the city yesterday. George
Richardson, Alexander H. Cain and Jere-
miah Smith were elected Directors to serve
8 wears. John A. Griffin is President, and
Geo. Richardson, Secretary and Treasurer.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
Crooked whisky,

CHICAGO, Feb. .3.-The day was consumed
in the United States Court by arguments on
motion to quash indictments against Rehin
Heising and Hoyt. The arguments were
that that the charges are vague and indefi-
mite, leaving the accused IN doubt respect
points to which they would be called upon
to establish q defence. The arguments
were elaborate on both sides.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
Launch of the Algiers.

The Morgan steamship Algiers, which
the Harlan Il Hollingsworth Company are
building, has now been sufficiently far ad-
vanced to launch, and preparations are
being made to launch her. The launch
will take place either on Saturday or some
day next week.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
stopping the Coal shipments.
,- nor,oon press A asociatiOn.

By American Pf6BS ABSOClaUloH'
New YORK, Feb. Sat meeting Of the
Representatives of all the leading coal COM
panies at the Office of the Delaware & Hud-
son Canal Company to-day, it was decided
in view of the large supply Of coal on hand,
that all running operations be stopved from
the 7th of February until 18th of March. A
number of companies have suspended work
already. Ne new agreement was made re-
garding prices.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
The Cubs Question.

RESIGNATION OF CAPT. GENERAL JovALAR.
New YORK, Feb. Slate Havana ad-
vices reports that Capt. General Jovalar
has cabled his resignation to Madrid, being
satisfied that the Spaniards will never ac-
cede to supposed reforms to satisfy the de-
mands of the United States.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
Lynching an Assassin.
q A merican Press Association,

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 3.-Auguste, the
negro assassin of Col. William Affut, in st.
Landry Parish, has been captured and
lynched. After the crime he fed to the
swamps and was traced by the negroes of
the neighborhood with dogs, and turned
over to the sheriff.
An hour after he was taken from the
Sheriff by party of whites and hanged to
tree in the presence of one thousand per-
sons.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
THE OLD wORLD,s NEWS.
A Canal from the white Sea 70 the
Baltic.

~sSASs
By American Press Association.
LONDON, Feb. 3.-The Senate of Finland
has voted six hundred thousand marks
towards the construction of canal from
the White Sea to the Baltic.
Cambridge Doubtful.
LONDON, Feb. 3.-Cambridge has not
FINALLY decided whether it will participate
in the International boat race at Philadel-
phia the coming summer, but the President
has expressed his belief that the match
could not come off. The matter will pro-
badly be definitely decided tomorrow.
Case at Last Decided.
LONDON, Feb. 3.-The celebrated ritual
case of Clifton vs.. Redesdale has been de-
cided against the respondent on al the
charges. ~ I
The Expectation Of Horses.
BERLIN, Feb. 3.-The government has re-
scinded the decree prohibiting the exporta-
tion Of horses from Germany. ...
A Written Reply Wanted.
VIENNA, Feb. 3.-The Ambassadors pre-.
senting Andrassey's note to Turkey insis
upon receiving from the Porte q writer
reply containing Its ultimatum. Andras.
Scy uOUC OCmduuo UudU III hCJ kA0uO VAAS
right of religious liberty, change the 1.-THE
system respecting application of revenues
make local improvements, and appoint 9
vigilance commission of Mussulmans and
Christians.
The International collegiate Contest
OXFORD, Feb. 3.-The captains of tht
Oxford University boat clubs met yesterday
morning. After lengthy discussion II
was, regretfully, decided that the Henly
amateur regatta, being fixture in juno
would leave no time to prepare for the In
tercollegiate meeting In America. Oxfort
will do its best to send representatives il
response to the Philadelphia challenge, IL
which case It hopes to meet the Intercol
legiate Association men.
Prince Bismarck 70 Remain Silent
BERLIN, Feb. 3.-Prince Bismarck hal
declined to answer all questions regarding
Eastern affairs until after the delivery o
Queen Victoria's speech on the opening o
the British Parliament.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
Repairing No, Is SehoOl.

Work will be commenced immediately
upon No. Is School, which was damaged 80
seriously by the gale. The Board Of Educa-
tion has awarded the contract for the work
to j. R. d. Seeds, and he will put q force Of
workmen on to-day, and the work OF re-
pairing the damage will be pushed as fast
as possible. Mr.. Seeds thinks that he can
do the work this week, so as to have the
school re-opened on Monday next
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
Large Fire i'm Canada.

ST.. THOMAS Ont, Feb. ga fire broke out
last evening in car wheel foundry adjoin-
ing the Canada Southern Railroad shops
and owing to the high wind the foundry
was totally destroyed loss estimated at
$4,000.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04

burglars, who bound her hands and feet
while she was in bed. The occupants of the
adjoining rooms heard the burglars opera
tions, and raised an outcry, which alarmed
them, and they fed, taking quantity OF
jewelry and cash, vslued at about $500.
"a Notes.
BY the American Press Association.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The Committee
of Ways and Means considered to-day,
without coming to Q conclusion thereon,
the bill proposed by the SECRETARY of the
Treasury to increase the volume of the 4
per cent. bonds from 2O0, ,OO0, 900 to 5OO,-
600. 900, and extend the time for their re-
demption from fifteen to thirty years. The
Secretary was before the committee.
WARRINGTON Feb. 3.-Rerresentative
Seelye, of Massachusetts,, on Tuesday, re-
ceived letter from Henry Ward Beecher,
requesting him to act as member Of the
Plymouth Church Advisory Council, bnt he
declined on account Of important private
business, would prevent his absence from
Washington. stIi
WARRINGTON, Feb.-The House Appro-
priatton Committee to day finished the con-
sideration of the Fertilization Appropria-
tion bill, and reduced the amount from
about one million dollars to three hundred
thousand dollars. The committee were OF
the opinion that it was advisable to appro-
pirate an amount sufficient only to keep the
| fortications and armament in good condi-
ton. 81 aa .'s.'s. :. ssa.s'sss''T7,s -
WASHING TON, ,.Eeb. 3.-The Senate Ap-
preparation Committee have not yet taken
up the Military Academy bill, and will not
do so until Tuesday of next week.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-A statement has
appeared that Collector Worthington, OF
Charleston, 8. c., and relative OF ex-
Speaker Blaine, has been called here to re-
removal, This statement is autheritatively
denied by the administration. Mr.. Worth
ington says he is net fighting Senator Conk-
ling or seeking to advance Blaine's chances,
bat has a decided preference for the renom-
ination of President Grant. -.,-.vog-. ..
WAsmNaroN, Feb. 3.-The sub commit
tee Of Committee on Pacific Railroad, to
which was referred the question OF grant
Ing aid to the Texas Pacific Railroad, has
agreed to report In favor OF the subsidy to
the General Committee.
The House Committee on appropriations
to-day, agreed to offer resolution request.
inr the President to detail as soon as prac.
ticable an army officer to investigate the a.
legged misappropriation of $225, 1000 for sup
plies to the Red Cloud Indian agency.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04
The weather To-day.

For the Southern and Midds States falling
barometer, rising temperature, and Easts,ly to
Southsrly minds aiu prevail with raj" South
band snow Northcf Virrinip, ,follosced By Aorta
to West wi1ds, rising Barometer, cold or
clearing sueather.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-04

m~ WASHINGTON, Feb. g..
Secretary Bristow was before the Ways
and Means Committee to-day by invitation
TO rive his views on the bill recently intro.
duced by Mr.. Wood, of New York, to amend
the acts Of 3s7O-1, in relation to the re-
s,nd,no of the National debt nnder the act
of July nth, 1870.
The Secretary of the Treasury was au-
tborized to fund ssoo,ooo,ooo by issuing
bonds therefor, bearing interest at the rate
OF Az per cent. payable semi-annualiy. s.,
Mr.. Wood proposes to amend the act oy
increasing the amount to be funded W
ssoo M ooO 200 to run for 80 years and bearing
. ,,ta rate of interest, but payable quar-,
terlv instead Of semi annually. Inese
hond. are exempt from taxation and are 70 :.
no Maid in coin at maturity, but the act Is
~. to be construed as authorizing any IN
crease in the bonded debt OF the on''''
States. oonerallv of thu
provisions Of the bill. 1t Will, no~vss. ,.se.
- ' fnrther considered by the Committees
and will probably be reported an an eA''!
day. ,,c,.,n pebbery. .l
WASHINGTON, Feb. s,-Early TINS mor. nor.
mr. y the spsrtmsnts of Margaret J. Lyons rs
az rrr,.n souare. were eptere9 2I
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WASHINGTON.
,orrs rROM TINE CAPITAL.

.., umproysnaents-nr. sing
Is Teton, Of Miss, Makes . spesea- %
''. .ne Dissriet 81 CeluNefa 300
Rends In the ssnats-Pas.
.axe Of the Bill with In
uortant Amendsaents- Joe
Mr.. salisbury De-
nounces the Board
ofPublfe works. I,