davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07
THE OLD STORY.

ANOTHER FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT TO POINT
THE DANGERS OF CROSSING AT GRADE.
PHILADELPHIA. March 8, 1871
Another illustration OF tho fatal consequences OF
allowing steam railway to cross the streets of a
crowded city on tho pavement level, at express speed
was to-day added to the long list already on record.
Early this morning tho outgoing train, ON tho Ger
mantown branch OF tho Reading Railroad crossing
Broad street, in tho extreme northern part Of the city,
. terrible collision occurred with small, one-horse
street oil tho Germantown division OF the Thir-
tecnth and Fifteenth Street Railway which crosses
the steam railroad track at this point.
Five police officers OF tho Second district wore the
only passengers tho street approached tho
crossing. or these three. Ohcers Lingart Hunter and
Seaton fortunately got out just before the accident
occurred. Tho remaining two. James p Boyer, OF No.
1907 York street, and Henry Lucas of No. Arizona
street. remained In the car Just as tho Of tho
crossing the tracks the train mado Its appear
Rnce, dashDg across the street at full speed. Tho
driver whipped up the horse and tho two police
officers TO the rear door to escape. The engine
struck them both. hurled tho over, tore of the
platform and carried the car with the driver insiao
over to the gutter near The sidewalk. Tho horse
became detached and escaped injury Boyer
struck on the forehead by the cowcatcher and
away moment alter the collision, but he had been in
stantly killed. Lucas was terribly injured will
ule bOtH tueu UCneS anu one arm WcTe UrOken, ana
ho was otherwise injured. The driver, William Bur-
ton, young man, but careful and sober man, was
thrown from the platform 10 the inside OF the car,
whence he was taken out unconscious. He badly
bruised on the forehead, cut the back OF the head
and bruised the right leg from the knee to the hip
Uncss also injured internally he will probably recover
NEGLIGENT wATCHMAN.
A man is detailed by the railroad company to watch
this crossing and when tram IS coming, to Gag all
approaching vehicles Broad street. which ia.
vorto drive and often crowded with carriages. his
nagman was on duty but the driver posi-
q DIR al In trlla
him closely and saw no signal and accordingly drove
ahead slowly. Tho nagman, William Bartlett, asserts
that he did gvc tho danger signal Several witnesses
call out the car driver, "Come on. +"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07

. Stock OF French, German and Spanish gram
esrs and dictionaries in order TO be able to fully
snjoy tho benefits Of tho scheme for tho In
PRODUCTION OF international postal cards Tho German
postmaster General will shortly propose to the Postal
Union the Introduction OF postal cards serving for all
countries in the Union at the rate OF one penny each
PARpoSs FOR THE cARLIsrs.
despatch from vitoria reports that tho Carst
leader Mendry has applied to General Quesada for
amnesty and many Carlist officers are claiming am
nesty daily.
PROM THE ETERNAL CITY.
Tho long contemplated works for tho Improvement
Of the Tibcr will be begun to-day
IL is believed the Roman Senate will reject the
Clerical Abuses bill.
FAIR WEATHER
Inc weather yesterday was fair.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07
DAVID NJ. KEY, POSTMASTER GENERAL.

D1k'KD rs NIfj HV5f HEN54 TT uf@.'19HHf'
David n. Key, the Southern member OF the Cabinet
and the new Postmaster General Is native o. Ten
nessce having been born in Greene county, in that
State, January %, 1924 He worked on his iathcr's
farm until he was twentyonc years OF age, alter which
he entered Hiwassee College, from which he
was graduated In 1850. He subsequently studied
law and practiscd his profession at Chatta-
noosa. Before the he held no political
Office further than TO Presidential clector in
1856. During that contest ho was colonel In the Con-
federatc service. but he OF the FIRST
his citizenship when the In 1869 he
a member OF The Tennessee Constitutional Con-
vcntion and he elected Chancellor Of the State
1870. In August, 1873. he was appointed Senator in
Congress to succeed his old friend, Andrew Johnson
and distinguished himself for his conservative
while he the Senate but was not elected to be-
come his own successor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07
CARING FOR THE POOR.

MEETING OF sUPERINTENDESTs or THE
pooR--coDIrYMa THE POOR LAWS OF the
srATE.
ALBANY March 6, 1877.
The committee appointed a, the State Convention of
Supcrinendcnts OF the Poor, held at Saratoga last
June is called by Thomas I. Norris The chairman TO
meet here tomorrow at two O'Clock in tho rooms OF tho
State Board OF Charities Tor consultation on the aucs
ton OF codilyins anu revising the Poor laws OF the
State.
large number or influential gentlemen from all
parts OF Tho State will be present Dr. Norris viii read
u carefully prepared paper the necessity iur a rc
vision and the Incongruty OF tho laws on the statute
books
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07
FOOLS AND POOLS.
HOW THE EosToN SPORTING MEMS MONEY HAS
MELTED AND DIsAPPEARED-TwIGG Il CO.

HOW THE BOSTON SPORTING MEMS MONEY HAS
MELTED AND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Il co.
WANTED.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
Bosroy. March 6, 1877.
Tho sporting men OF Boston and vicinity who bought
pools on the Presidential election and allowed them
to remain on until the contest was decided now ind
themselves tho verge OF bankruptcy through the
perhdy Of tho wicked pool sellers Bowdoin square,
Tho firm OF Twigg Co., or Twgg Jones, carried on
tho business, and sold large number Of pools. be-
sides holding private bets, and It Is estimated
that at ono tmc the pool box contained
SO, 900 Those who made the bets trusted implicitly
In Mr. Twigg and those with whom he was best
quan,ed asserted that Il would DO 'unsac for him to
do anything crooked" by OF the fact that they
were sin the box" we'll as those who wore not his
intmatea Pending the excitement incident TO the de-
cison many bets and pools were settled by with
drawa Of the stakes, the percentage, however being
retained.
THE uxREruRyIyG HOARD
In tho interval between election day and the crca-
ton OF the electoral tribunal Twigg Co. dissolved
partnership because OF disagreement, and Mr. rwigg
assumed the power Of holding the money and paying
tho Revere House, and called for whenever re.
quirod. Tho grand total rapidly diminished, and
II was all withdrawn from the safe When II became
matter OF certainty that Hayes to DO the st
President those who proposed to let their pools
called in at the pool room 10 ascertain whether not
tho funos werc all right But tho attaches
of the establishment ut which the pools
wcre sold could only give the Information
that Mr. Twigg mad not been Tor
two three weeks. Last week was thought by many
to good time for settlement and they presented
themselves at the pool headquarters Tor payment .!
tho amount called for by their ticKets On being
formed OF Twiggs absence. they shook their heads
wisely and disappeared, as II they had expected to
hear Just such story Well, Twgg was out OF town.
knew whore, and he has failed to turn up, not
withstandng the calls OF those who trusted their
money TO his keeping Investigation develops the
fact that the amount unpaid oy him foots UP high
among the thousands
A MATRIMONIAL PRESUMPTION
Twgg was last heard from about three weeks ago,
when he obtained marriage license and presumably
was bound in wcdock. He left his homo with the re-
mark that he 'was going and might not return for
or three uays" THIS the 9th or 10th OF Fcbru-
ary Since that time his relatives say they have
neither seen heard from him. Those who know
him best have hesitation In saying he has gone for
good and will not como back at least Tor the presen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07
MEXICO.
sExxRA1 cosT1NA SENTENCED TO DEATH BIZ

GENERAL coRT1NA SENTENCED TO DEATH BIZ A
MILITARY COURT.
MArAxoRos, March 6, 1871
The military court before which General Cortna was
tried have found him guilty OF kidnapping, the penalty
attached to which in Mexico is death. Tho finding Of
the Court has been sent to General Canales military
commander OF Northern Mexico, for his action. II Is
believed that tho finding OF the military Will be
approved and that Corsina will DO executed in few
days.
Quiet prevails on the frontier and commerce is grad
ally rcviving. Teegraphic communication with the
City OF Mexico being speedily restored and the
mails rc-cst abshcd
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07
THE HARMS CITY FIRE.

PirTsBURG, Pa, March q, 1877.
Atclogram from Harms City gives the following add.
tioual particulars OF the Gre at tho Batcman House
yesterday Up to nnc o'clock this morning dvc bodies
had boon taken from the ruins. The remains Of n.
Brown, Jr OF No. $50 Chestnut street, Philadelphia,
have been identified by key check Charlie Bstemsn,
aged twelve years, who was rescued from the flames
~ his father, died OF his injuries this morning. Mr.
Batcman, tho father, and only surviving member OF
the family, lies In a very critical condition.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07
MAILS FOR EUROPE.

Tho steamship Aoysslna VIII leave this port on
Wednesday for Queenstown ani Liverpool
The mails for Europe will close at the Post o1ncc n
eight O'Clock A. NJ
Tux NEW yoRk HgRALD-Edision for gurope-wtu
be ready ut half.pass O'Clock 10 the morning.
Single copies, In wrappers for maiiia,. six seat.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07
BURNING OF AN OPERA HOUSE.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 8, 1871.
Al Fosturia, Ohio, this morning, Leonard's Opera
House was totally, and Robbins Block partially, de-
stroycd by fire. The loss the Opera House is cs,i-
mated at SO 900; insurance, S5,000-s4 600 In tho
Home, OF New York, and 81 900 IN the MvllIe OF New
Jersey. The loss on the block will reach $4,000; IN.
surancc, So O00-Sl, 500 In the Homo, OF New York,
ana 81, 800 the PhGnix OF Brooklyn. The origin OF
the ire unknown.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07
POWDER MILL EXPLOSION.

PoTrsvILLE Pa, March 6, 1871
An explosion occurred this afternoon in tho Latin
4 Rand Company's Mill at Crossona. The building
was badly shattered and large quantity OF powder
destroyed. 1t is not yet known whether any person
was IN the building at tho time OF tho explosion. The
loss cannot be estimated at present.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07
THE SPRING CAMPAIGN.

OMAHA. Neb, March 6, 1877.
General Sheridan, accompanied By Colonel Sheridan,
Of his sta arrived hero to-day and proceeded West,
on Union Pacific train, to Cheyenne, whittier tho
General goes 10 perfect the spring campaign against
no hostile Indians
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

Tho following record will show tho changes in tho
temperature for the past twcnty-iour hours IN
parison with the corresponding date OF last year, as
indicated ny the thermometer at Hudnuts pharmacy,
txp.fu Buildiny:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07
A SIOUX VILLAGE p1scoyEREp.

DEADwooD, d. T., March 6, 1871
courier In from the front reports that have
discovered another Indian village containing between
fifty and sixty lodges located about sixty miles north
OF Deadwood.
Captain vroom's battalion, consisting of companies
B. q and H. Third cavalry. augmented by civilians,
will proceed to attack at once.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07

VOC ARE RUSHING BLiNDLY INTO COSsUMP.
ton II YOU neglect take HALEs HoSEy HoRxHoCxo
AND An tor cough or cold
PiKE's rooTnAcHx DFoPs In one minute.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07
A BUkGLARIOUS CHARLEY ROSS"

BOSTON, March q, 1871.
Jimmy Blanchard. who created such a sensation At
st. Adams some timc ago in the character OF Charley
Ross has been arrested ~ Milford NJ H., for burglary
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07

TIE WCEkLl uEhALD.
hnndome eight page with iull reports OF Amerf'
News OF Adventure story and Romantic Mis-
SPORTING NEWS IN FULL,
with phica columns Including Sea Notes. Amuse
Notes. Religious Items Personal Brrvitics Fun II
Bits, Art Notes. abstract Of snort sermon every week
AN AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.,
giving latest intelli :cnce tor American farmers
ONE DOLLAR 4 YEAR.
the In the world Cattle Notes. Market Ro
ports Financial Items
NEW YORK LIFE
In all its phases Of news, togehc with tho
VERY LATEST DISPATCHES
from all parts Ameri aud special from CORE
sponients ut WASHINGTON.
POLITICAL NEWS
full, with editorial comments thcreupon Special alton
ton given to the war in the East in
THE DOLLAR HERALD.
Three cents Tor single copies
The Weekly Herald the best for people living In
the country IL dull and while IT. gives attention
all that the special interests Of the farmer IL
ALL THE NEWS FOR A DOLLAR
Its rapidly increasing and IL being taken
widely the South and West City people desiring to send
live American weekly their friends IN the country can
do them service than TO mail ncm copy OF the
Weekly Herald. which costs but
THREE CENTS. OR A DOLLAR A YEAR
Advertisements tor the WEEKLY HERALD received
IN l. NJ dueslHys
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07
GEORGE w. M'cnAnr. ATTORNEY GENERAL.

GEORGE W. M'CRAGY, ATTORNEY GENERAL.
George w. Mccrary, the new Attorney General, is a
native OF Indiana, where he was born August %. 1885
HIS early educational advantages were not great but
he studied law and came to the bar at keokuk. Iowa,
In 1856 In 1857 he elected 10 the State Lcgsla
turc. and In 1851 no chosen State Senator. In
1858 ne first elected Representative in Congress
from Low a. and he has been reelected 10 each
succeeding Congress Mr. McCrary Is quiet me-
thodcal worker, and since 1870 he has held the post
ton OF Chairman of the Committee ELECTIONS whilo
his party was In the majority In the House.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07

he also assisted in the organization OF the liberal
publican party IN that year, and presided over The
Convention ~ Cincinnati which nominated Mr. Greeley
for the Presidency His arragnment Of General Grant
and his administration during that campaign the
most sca,hng and bitter OF all the violent attacks which
made the last eight years upon the WHO has
Just ceased TO be President OF the United States In
1875 he visited Europe, where ne was received with
great personal Distinction and N both England and
Germany he was treated with such marked courtesy
and kindness had been shown only such eminent
Americans rs Mr.. Everett and Mr. Sumner In tho
spring OF 1876 Mr. Schurz returned TO this country.
and took part In tho canvass supporting the
election OF Hayes with all his old time vigor in the
cause OF the republican party. In person, NJ Schurz
Is spare but thin, his lace is strongly marked aud
his ul beard and piercing eye give him somewhat o..
u mcphstophelcan aspect Few Americans are better
informed TO the real needs OF the country, and
after all it is not surprising that the German rcvolu-
on,st should be asked 10 take OF the Home De-
par,ment In an American administration.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07

Average temperature yesterday. 3Ol
Average temperature Tor corresponding date last
year. ....................... 40,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07
A.-BENNErr BUILDING.

A-BENNETT BUILDING.
FiKEPROOF.
LOCATED OK NASSAU AM kN STrp PuLToN Sta
TO LET on VERY REASONABLE TERMS.
SUITABLE FOR
LAWYERS, BANKERS AND INSURANCE OFFICEA
APPLY on TEE PREMISES.
AS A PURIFIER USE HYATTs LIFE BALSAx,
the old and reliable family medicine. Usc the "a b."
A. - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. - KNOWS
HAT Is just and ready for inspection and salo
at 2l2 Broadway and Fifth Avenue Hotel.
IF YOUR HAIR rs GRAY USE PARKERS HAIR
BALsAx You delighted with tho restores ths
color
JULES MUMM'S CHAMPAGNES.
Sold by Park 1il!ord and Acker. Mcrral Co p
Dry Vcr,cnsy SIT Is doseu
Extra - 90 per tosvu
Private Stock Observation-Disclosures. - % per d0sea
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07
THE WEEKLY HERALD.

THE WEEkLl HEKAIsU
ONE DOLLAR YEAR, POSTAGE FREE
ALL THE NEWS OF THE WEEK.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07

CARL SEIZURE, SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR.
Carl Scturz tho new Secretary OF the Interior Is a
German by birth, having been born at Siblar near
Cologne, March ., 1929. He educated at the Gym
nasum OF Cologne aud the University OF Bonn. HIS
carly lie somewhat varied, and be figured sue.
cess!uly soldier, newspaper correspondent editor
lawyer &c. He Joined in the revolutionary outbreak
in 1915 and assisted General Knke In tho publication
oil q liberal newspaper, but alter the unsuccessful
attempt revolution at Bonn In the spring OF ls49
both compelled to hco. As adjutant he particle
patcd the defence OF Rastad, and It's surrender
made his way TO switzerland. In 1850 he
rescued K.nkcl from tho fortress Of Spandau.
and then took passage In schooner tor
Leth In 1851 he Paris correspondent
of German newspapers, and in 1882 teacher in
London. In tho latter year he married and came to
this country, first residing, for three years. in Pha
delphi He aftcrward settled At Madison, Wis In
1856, during the Fremont campaign, he became noted
MS u German political orator, aud delivered his first
English speech in 1858, at the time OF the con-
test between Lincoln and Douglas for tho United
States Senatorshp. For some time no rractised law
at Milwaukee, aud In 1S59-60 no gained considerable
distinction ms lecturer. In the Republican National
Convention of 1860 he exercised great influence, and
his political services recognized by President Lin
coin IN 1851 by his appointment Minister TO
Spain. There was opposition TO him in the Spanish
Cabinet OWING to his revolutionary antccedents and he
resigned TO accept commission brigadier general OF
volunteers. lie rose to be major general and dstin-
gushcd himself in the battles OF Bull Run. Frcdericks
burg and Gettysburg. In 1866 he was the Washing
ton correspondent o New York paper, aud 1s6, he
assumed the cditorship OF the Westtche Post at ST.
Louis lis report Commissioner TO examine into
the condition Of the South and especially the Freed
mans Bureau exceedingly distasteiuI TO President
johnson. General Scburz n member OF tho
National Republican Convention OF 1865, OF which he
temporary chairman. lie laborcd zcaously
in tho Convention Tor the nomination OF Gen.
eral Grant and subsequently was ono OF the
foremost advocates OF his election. In January, 1863
he chosen United States Senator from Missouri,
and soon gained high distinction IN that body. lie
became aIcna,cd from the administration. however,
and with Senator Sumner violent In his opposition
TO the San Domingo scheme, and led In the famous
tack tho Senate the Preach arms charges In ls72
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07
PARAsOLS.

ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY DRAWS $750,OU1
every fifteen Prizes cashcd Information furnished
Highest paid Tor spanish bills governments. &c
TAYL0., Co, Bankers II Wall ~. New York.
SODA WATER APPARATUS FOR MAKING ALL
aerated beverages
JOHN MATTHEWS. LIST ". and 10Th ST.. city.
SO So WORTH 81, GENTLEMEN'S SILK HATS;
fine Dcbys 81 90 worth 49, ID New Church ST.. up ssar
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-07

THE WEEKLY HERALD.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1877-02-09
q q WIZ

Your money and buy one or two bottles
of Or. j. Newton Smiths Hair Res
tnrer. 1t will create a new growth OF
hair upon bald heals. 1--WE have un-
mistaksble proof and mail il free,l it
will stop
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1877-02-09
For S:omachs cut Of Order.

No medicine so eff ctually improves
the tone of The stomach as these Pills;
they remove all acidiiy occasioned eth
er by intempernnce or improper diet.
They reach the liver and reduce it to q
healthy action; they are wonderfully
rfficacious in cases of spasm-in tact
they never fail in curing all disorders
of the liver and stoma h.
Hnlloway's + ills arc the best known
in the world for the following diseases:
Ague. Asthma, Bilirus Complaints,
Blotchrs on the Skin, h wells, Con-
sumption, Debility. Drnpsy, Dvsentery.
Erys;pelas Female irregularities. Fee
vers of all kinda, Fits, Gout, Headache,
indigestion. Inflammation, Jaundi.r.
LuInhago, Piles. Rheumatism, R~ten-
ton Of urins, Scrofula or Kings Evil,
Sore Threats, Stone and Gravel Tie
Doulourux, Tumors, Ulcers, WornAs Of
all kinds, " rakness from any cause, etc
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1877-02-09
We BveNMNM RaNNes,
A Daily and Weekly Democratic Journal.
PUBLISHED At BRENNAN. WASHINGTON COUNTY, TEXAS.
RANKIN & MccR1n1MoM, Editors.
pscription-Daiy 50 per year; Weekly 50 per yea

SuScflptlol-Dall! pa per year; eckIV SA per year
THE BANKER has recently been enlarged a thirty-two
column paper being the largest paper published the
1t the only English newspaper published in the county,
and the acknowled the Democracy AUSTIN Washing
and Burleson counties Its columns always well filled
with items of State and general well sound and inter
esting Editorials upon all the important topics oi the day.
THE BANNER is and always has been the eada friend of the
poor and working Glass; suc has aboed for their interest and
advancement by avorn and advocating the
county intelligent and industrious 1t advocates the
speedy development of the vast of great and
ing State by encouraging the establishment of manufactures of
all kinds avorng Railroad communication with sections
State not yet penetrated by existing lines.
THE BANNER Jealous worker in behalf OF Brenam and
Washington county Coming Brennan in January 1853 when
but small village of 800 inhabitants have watched its
onward march OF improvement with great pride and satisfaction;
until instead of 300 her population 1000 souls and
still her onward During this time GO years have
been way connected with her journalism working and
wing for the poc Of town. and expect continue
abors mremnl, merely asking liberal and sustaining pat
ronage the hands the public have long and faithfully
served.
Politically the BANNER has been found battling for the
triumph of the and living principles of the Democratic party
and Democrat have yielded cordial and hearty support
Gov Coke and present State Government We discuss all
public from strictly democratic standpoint, Independent
of any clique ring.
The BANNER opposes and cprecates the and
corruption the party controlling the affairs OF the General
Government and vors early restoration OF the into the
guidance of competent and honest oeahe
esenaves the people 1t also avors the most rigid economy
the affairs of Government both State and
Federal that labor may be lightly burlened by taxation