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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
A BRUTAL NEGRO HANGED.
EXECUTION OF STEVE ANDERSON, THE FIFTH
AND LAST OF THE MURDERERs OF uAUsE-
MAN AND PoETMAN.

EXECUTION OF STEVE ANDERSON, THE FIFTH
AND LAST OF THE MURDERERs OF uAUsE-
MAN AND PoETMAN.
AIKEN, s. c., April 20, 1877.
Stove Anderson, negro, convicted OF completely In
the murder OF Pcrtman ard Hauscman, Germans, in
this county on the I'd Of November last, was hanged
here to-day In the presence OF about three hundred
persons, half OF whom were negroes. There was no
excitement and very little interest manifested Andcr
attended by two preachers OF his own color.
Tho guard consisted Of local military company
Portman Hauseman, who were Northern Germans
and republicans, wcro murdered by John Henry
Dennis, Iucius Thomas, Nelson Brown, Adam John
Brown and Johnston wore executed the 10Th OF
March last, but Anderson was respted by Governor
HAMPTON until to-day. The proof OF his guilt
elusive.
Hope OF plumber was the motive OF the crime, and
the murdcrers who had long been suspected OF grave
Offences attackc tho two Victims who lived together
without other associates, at night Having Killed
them they robbed the house Of nil tho valuabes II
contained, and thcn applying tho torch, burned It to
the ground, with the bodies of tho two Germans.
Articles identified as having been In tho house
subsequently discovered In the possession Of mbcrs
Of the murder0us gang and various items OF circum-
stantai evidence hemmed tho murdercrs in that ut
length some OF their number we're brought to tuil
confession OF tho details of the horrible buchcry For
this to-day tho nth and last OF the hardened cuprts
has paid the penalty OF death ON tho scalIold.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
GREAT OIL FIRE.

A VILLAGE DESTROYED WITH TWELVE WELLS
AND OTHER PROPERTY.
PIrTsnrRG, Pa, April 90, 1877.
special despatch from Pcirolia, Butler county,
Pa, says:--.Ycsterday afternoon n heavy storm
passed this section about hafpast six O'Clock
The lightning struck a large tank on the Troutman
farm which contained %, 600 barrels of oil and tho
tank torn TO pieces. Tho burning oil set lire TO
two other tanks and one, containing 70 barrels,
destroyed. The oihor oxting ulshed by steam
Tho burning OIL ran down the creek mile, destroying
everything In It's course II checked by Ralstons
dam, which was large enough 10 hold and stop fur
thor damage. Twelve oil wells, with tanks at the
wells were destroyed. The town OF Trou,man, COM
sistng OF hotel. two livery stables, billiard room
and dwelling houses. destroyed pipe line pump
station number OF other buildings were also de-
stroycd Tho 900 barrels OF oil burned belonged TO
tho United Pipe Line, and Will be paid by a pro rata
assessment by that linc The loss IN tho town OF
Troutman is estimated at $4,000. Tho loss on the
twelve oil wells IS not known
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
THE WOODlN INVESTIGATION.

ARRIVAL OF THE COMMITTEE FROM ALBANY
THE PROPOSED EXAMINATION or TWEED THIS
MoRNING-wILL THE "Boss" TESTIFY.
Mr.. John D. Townsend and Attorney General Fair
child both held their fingers upon their lips ycster
and refused TO soy anything Whatever about tho Tweed
matter. Tho official named has MT yet finished exa
mining tho confession, and tho documents accom-
panyng It. At seven O'Clock last evening, Senators
spraguc. Bradley ana Schoonmakcr, OF tho committee
which is to investigate the charges against Senator
Woodn arrived In this city. Mcssrs. Schoonm ker
and Bradley proceeded directly TO tho Fifth Avenue
Hotel, where they Will be domcilcd during tho invcs
agation; and Senator spraguo the hou so OF
married. daughter with whom he always stays when in
scw York. Senator Carpenter. Chairman OF the Com.
nttec left Albany with the other members but got OIL
he train 20 some friends IN Poughkcepsie. and
cached this city O'Clock. He is staying at
he Filth Avenue. A representative OF tho HERALD
onvcrscd with tho three gentlemen who arrived
arcr, and cleaned from them tho fact that they had
yet held any consultation together, and had not
laid down any well defined plan OF action
In tho proposed nquisi,ion. sIn fact,n
said the venerable Senator spraguc, ave
fresh from The STRIFE Of tho political arena and our
minds occupied with legislative matters up 10 the
time set foot board tho train Save the fac, that
VIC will commence our labors with hearing what Mr..
Tweed has 10 say--provided hc will talk--wo have no
moro definite idea OF our course than you have"
EARLY GETTING WORK.
The only arrangement made by the Senators was
that they were to meet this morning at halfpast nine
o'clock at the hotel proceed to organize and
set TO work. 'rhero no dreamcrs this commit.
tec," said Senator Schoonmakcr." They are all
practical, bard working mon, and consequently
there VIII be no time lost In use-
loss formalities or prciminarics have
no doubt wc shall get down to business In hall an
hour" Just what witnesses had been summoned to
appear before them Mr.. Schoonmakcr did not know,
ns that matter had boon left mainly In tho hands OF
Senator Carpenter, but he stated that tho committee
would, In IN informal way. proceed to Ludlow street
Jail this morning, and In person demand to see Mr.
Tweed and ask him 70 testify Should no decline to
speak TO appear before thcm tho Senators seemed
10 be unanimously OF opinion that they could not
force him 10 do so. He evidently could not bo
ommttcd for contempt since ne Is already
closely imprisoned. As TO tho confession handed
TO tho Attorney General by the BOSS, " the general
opinion OF the committee was that It's power TO send
for and papers did not extend to the document
IN question, ny " is privileged, and Mr.. Townsend
might plead u necessary that II was really In his Dos
session counsel for Mr.. Tweed.
INVESTIGATION PROBABLY M PUBLIC
Tho reporter questioned tho members Of the com.
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CABLE RATES.

UNIFORM INCREASE IN THE TARIFF ny THE
ANGLO AMERICAN AND THE DIRECT CABLE
COMPANIES.
rumor having been circulated some days ago 10
tho effect that, while the Anglo American Cable Com.
pany decided to increase tariff on messages to
Great Britain ireland and France CENTS
gold, por word, the Direct United States Cablc CON-
pany had determined TO charge only twenty 1.-Two
cents, gold per word. This rumor has given 10
much misunderstanding on tho subject and In order
10 ascertain the truth, HERALD reporter visited
the Offices Of tho two companies question yesterday
II found that thcre truth whatever in the
rumor, and that both companies havo decided uni
form rate. AZ the ONCE OF the Atlantic and Pacific
Telegraph Company, corner Of Broadway and Liberty
street, tho following printed notice found posted
up
On ana after LIST OF May. 1877 the tarf for kilograms I,
cents gold per word The addresses win be charged "r
md address less word. viii be .eeep,ed
charge.
Mr. Norvin Green, vco president OF tho Western
Union Telegraph Company informed tho reporter that
tho only notice tho company had received from tho
Auslo-American Cable Company Of tho increase In the
tariff In substance the tho above. and that
tho two companies were practically under the one
control. The Anclo-Amcrican Comauny had bought
pany that thoy werc, TO all intcnts and PURPOSES
same company now. The Augo-Amcrican Cable COM
pany claimed tho right 10 mako Nil the rules and
regulations affecting cable dcspntches and TO nx the
rates between New York and London, simply notify ny
the Western Union Telegraph Company OF any change
Tho Western Union Company only fixed tho rates
charged Tor cable from Europe going
than Nav York, and tho Direct Cable Company stood
In exactly the same position with regard to the Atlan
and Pacific Telegraph Company
With regard to press messages the following dircc-
tions have been received from the Anglo American
Company, and they are substantially tho as
those issued by tho Direct Cable Company
"A special ratio OF twenty-five cents tgod) por word
will be charged for press messages containing political
general news expressed In plain and
language, between tho United Kingdom New York,
except for TO be forwarded when the cables
are not otherwise occupied, for which rate OF twelve
and half cents per word will DO charged. Extra Con-
tincntai rates aud rules remain unchanged. English
French, American and German government messages
will be sent Tor halt rates."
Thus IL will BIO that there difference what
batwcen the charged by the rival cable
companies and that tho two practically united
The healthy competition caused by the existence OF
two companies, each bidding Tor tho public support,
has been broken, AMI the cables the hands
monopoly which can dictate its terms TO those
who Obliged TO mako Of tho cable for business
or other purposes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21

20 the street sweepers 10 dflyccnt silver picco
wish your great project every success ID. v.
CALCIUM LIGHTS.
To rHE EDroR THE HERALD
am willing 10 furnish one calcium hight for the
csson pf the grand serenads proposed tho Police
Commissioners believe that all the hight possible Is
needed 70 show OIL those gentlemen to advantage
REFLECTOR
EyrHrsiAsN.
To THE EDITOR HERALD
We win all join In tho serenade md procession IL
honor Of tho Police Commissioners We promise to
hurrah As loud as NO can when President Smith comes
forward to thank tho people for their
visit send you tecn cents. collected by eight boys
rcsisens In Mulberry street, 10 pay Tor me mnsl
LOTS OF FUN.
A DESIGN FOR TRANSPARENCY.
To THK EDITOR or THE HERALD
OF course We must have grand transparency for tho
screnadc. Let mo suggest the following coat OF arms
for the Police Board, which can DO painted and set up
on canvas arranged over a dust cart Two lean cats
combatant proper on garbage hcap, vert. sprinked
argent supporters, two roundsmcn rampant proper
bearing batons crcst. q human body without head
motto. "Nons son,nses pumpkins"
am willing to pay 81 toward the cost OF this
parcncy. ESQUIRE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
YALE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.

The sixth social meeting for tho season oil the Yale
Alumni Association was held at Denonico's rooms at
Twcnty.sixth street and Finh avenue last evening
About two hundred alumni and undergraduates or
Yale present, the class OF 1873 being especially
VOL represented Witty and interesting speeches were
made by George Tod Ford, class OF co. who described
visit TO Virginia City, Nevada In exceedingly bu.
morous manner, and Henry A. Brown, also OF tho
class Of 65 Mr.. Brown Is now the Assistant Secretary
Of the Interior.
After the regular meeting was over the members sat
down cold collation. and the exercises closed al
late hour.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
ARMY AND NAVY CLUB.

An adjourned meeting Of tho Army and Navy Club
was held last evening at tho club house. No rs West
Tnrtcth street, for the election 81 occrs by tho club
laws only Board OF Directors Is elected by the votes
Or the cub members and this Board afcrward elects
tho other officers full Board OF Directors was elected
bst evening, which Board will subsequent m cctiD ne
proceed TO nm election tor the remaining oiccrA he
names oil tho elected Board evening made
pubic, but viii DO given together with tho other on
GERS, when the subsequent election IL held which viii
be " . low days
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
BROOKLYN'S COMMISSION.

Another meeting OF the Committee on Legislation Of
tho Common Council OF Brooklyn was held last oven.
Ing in the chamber OF that body. Tho committee had
under consideration tho proposed amendments TO tho
CONSTITUTIONS as recon- mrnded by the Municipal Com.
mission appointed by Governor TlIdcn. There were
number OF taxpayers present who argued mostly In
favor or that clause which prohibits from
voting Tor officers OF tho Board OF Finance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
A COMPLAINT or ILL-usAGE.
Nvw XnVu lvrtt TO-


To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD
In justice 10 Miss Dickinson and several persons in
GLIDING myself, would corroborao tho statement she
madc regard TO tho ungent lcmanly actions or Mr.
Josh Hart. Thinking tho theatre was very crowded
walked into tho vestibulc with tho idoA that could
judge whether II would be necessary to have to stand
up Lingering lew minutes Mr. Hart roughly stopped
up to me aud SAID I'll you not going IN get out
siic!n Beng taken aback was about TO explain
lie. seeing me hesitate, showed mo. became vcxed.
He then grabbed mo and run mo away TO the street.
The above s one instance OF many that have boon told
mo. THOMAS RYAN, Jr., Union Place Hotel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

TRIP OF THE PLYMOUTH Up THE MISSISSIPPI
THE BLUE AND THE GRAY COMMENCING.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
vIcKsBuRe, April 90, 1877.
Tho United States sloop-oiwar Plymouth arrived
to-day and received salute OF thirteen guns. which
wore responded TO by tho vessel Several boats met
with largo delegations Of citizens while thousands
lined the river banks and hill tops Captain Barrett
81 GOOD ,oc,ng obounds social recSn,ion ts' era
ranged for tomorrow, when the blue and tho gray
will DO mutually blended III harmonious junkctings.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
FIRE IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, April 20, 1877.
A. haitpast two O'Clock tbis morning a nrc broke
out the ave story stone front building Nos 1872 and
194 East Madison street, damaging 10 the extent or
about $780, 900 or $4,000 Tho building was occupied
by Scott " Co., hatters, and Harris, Hcipman Co..
wholesale dry goods dealers fbc loss OF tho latter
Hrm stock Will reach s26 900, fully covered by IN.
surancc. Scott h Co. believed 10 have had fair
insurance thor stock. Tho insurance tho build.
Is unknown.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
THE PARK THEATRE, BROOKLYN.

At Miss Keloggs benefit at the new Park Theatre,
Brooklyn, last evening" tho benefciare sang the third
net OF 'Faust," with Miss Lancaster, Mr.. Mas and
Mr.. Coney Miss Kellogg's singing OF this love-
hest OF love music is too we'll known to need comment;
suffice 1t to say that II conspicuous for all it's old
time beauties. Mr. Mas excellent as Faust Mr..
Conoy's fine bass did justice to the music OF Mephiso
and Miss Lancaster exceedingly good as Mar
tina Tho fret Of tho fourth act OF ''Trova-
tore" sung by Miss kellogg, Mr.. Mas
and chorus, and of course well sung.
Nine. Rosewald sang the third act OF ''Lucian with
Mr.. Conley and chorus, and displayed a voico that
has already won her an enviable reputation She
well received called before the curtain at tho end
OF the Tho event Of tho evening was tho fourth
net, or tho "mad scene" from Hamlet sung BY Miss
Kellogg This was rarc performances. The music
sung with such finish and u acted with such
grace, that Will not DO satisfied until have seen
Miss Kellogg In the entire opera, which wo are
suro she will win new iaurels. Miss Kellogg was
called before tho curtain after ench and presented
with bouquets and baskets OF flowers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
THE DESPATCH PREPARING FOR SEA.

WASHINGTON, April 90 1877.
Tho United States steamer Despatch, Commander II.
b. Robson, left the Washington Navy Yard this
morning tor Norfolk, Va, whcrc she Will prepared
for and will sail in few days TO. CONSTANT noplo
to relieve tho Gettysburg, now there
Commander George Brown, United Statos Navy, has
been ordered TO examination for promotion 10 tho
rrado OF cantain
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
EX-SENATOR w1SsLow TO TESTIFY.

WATERrowx, N. T., April 20, 1877
Hon. Norris Winslow loft for New York Mt 1--WE
O'Clock p N. to meet the Legislative Investigating
Committee In tho Tweed matter at tho Fifth Avenue
Hotel
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21

CONCENTRATION OF TROOPS AT FORT LEAvEN-
WORTH.

tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
ST. LOUIS, April 90 1871
An important army movement lie reported from Fort
Leavcnworth, KAN, as about to take place The
tire Twenty-thrd regiment, consisting OF ten compa-
nios 10 be concentrated there where portion Of
tho regiment under the command OF It's colonel, JEFF
fcrson G. Davis, is now stationed. Tho Sixteenth reg
iment OF infantry, In Tennessee and South Caro-
Ina Is to be ordered 10 tho Department OF the Mis-
souri, ana viii report 10 General Pope at Fort Leavcn
worth full regiment OF cavalry TO be stationed
ut Fort Riley, Kansas. Is will probably DO the Fourth
under command oil General Horace Brooks
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
MUsrcAL AND pRAmArIc NOTE


Nine Annette EsspoG will begin her sores OF piano
rccitals at Stcnway Hall on next Monday evening.
Her first recital will be devoted to illustrating tho
ancient masters.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
THE PHILHARMONIC REHEARSAL.

Tho sixth rehearsal OF tho Now York Philharmonic
Society took place yesterday afternoon under rather
dscouraglng conditions far the weather con-
cerned. But Notwithstanding the storm there was q
pretty numerous audience chiefly made up OF ladies'.
The programme opened with Clicks overture .Iph-
genia In Aulis work full OF delightful color, which
Wagner has, in his usual modest manner, undertake en-
was followed by scrcnade Tor tho string
chcstra by Fuchs consisting OF an andante,
trappo and allegro finale, work full OF delicaio
harmony which was rendered with precision and ex-
ccllcnt expression by the string Instruments Bceh-
ovens tavoritc Ninth symphony IN minor, opus 125
brought tho performance 10 close, and gave tbs full
orchestra, under DR.. Damrosch. an opportunity TO
show It's excellent state OF efficiency. There
passages which loft something 10 DO
desired but no doubt by careful study no room for
complaint viii remain when the general rehearsal
comes on. Tho performance will then DO listened to
with more strictly critical On Friday tho
active symphony with solo and chorus Will be gwen
tho general rehearsal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
ADJUSTMENTS.

" IL RIGoLErro At THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
Tho largest aud finest audience OF tho present lal-
Ian opera season heard "Rigole.lo' last night All
the seats IN the Academy were filed, aud
many persons were compelled to stand or miss a
delightful performance Tho presence OF great
audience inspired the singers and tho effective musc
Of Tho opera given with passion, which was echoed
BY the enthusiasm OF the house. Recalls wcro ire
auent, and "Rlgoletso' may BIO fairly acknowledged
Ing. full Of melody and tho youthful fro
OF Verdi The fine weather which followed tho rain OF
three days was fortunate Tor the management, hut
Messrs Abilities and Palmer owed much 10 the wisc
policy Of reduction In prices There Is a general
opinion IN New York that the OF seats ut our
places Of amusement Is too great; tho objection 10
paying II Is rapidly becoming matter OF conscience,
and we are glad TO sec that the experiments a. tho
Academy this week has so signaiiy succeeded. This
afternoon "Don Carlos' viii DO repeated.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
MRS. ouLAaEn's CONCERT.


Tho annual complimentary benefit concert to Mrs
Philip D. Glaeer. tho soprano OF ST. Thomas Church
choir nj Chckcrng Hall last evening attracted largo
and fashionable audience Tho soloists who assisted
Mrs Guagcr included Richard Hoffman, pianlst Jules
Hubbard. basso; A. F. TouImnn. harpst Miss Emily
winant contraito; Mr. 7. =. wickos, basso cantantc
Mr.. y. w. Jameson, tenor; Mr.. p. A. Schneider, or
ganist, and Sig Emilio Agramonie, accompanist, ad
dition TO which there chorus OF fifty OF the men,
bcrs OF st. Tnomas choir. Mrs Guager sang Bishops
'sLo, Hear the Gentle Lark" with hute oblIgnto by
Mr.. f. Bracht. and Bumcnthal's Message In
a very respectable manner, winning the honor
Of u recall Mr.. Lumbard sang Stephen Leachs
fine old song, Let All Obey" which wrongly
Inscribed. TO Bale on the programme Nc. Hubbard
was enthusiastically recalled and sang with excellent
effect Kcllcr's Exile" Mr.. Hoffman played n clavier
stuck by Schubert, Iitoln's Frat 'Spinniiedu and
Gotsch1IKs "Pastoree Cavagliere, and in response
to pronounced encore transcription OF n popular
song. The quartctte and chorus sang a To Deum and
Bcnedictus composed by Mr.. Holman. In tho second
part was an Ave Maria composed by Arcadet IN 1879
and arranged by List In the accom- mcnt OF which
Mr. Henry Warren played the carlton, and the echo
organ feature OF the Chlckcrng Hall organ was prom
incn,Iy shown Several other members contributed
TO make up most enjoyable programme. Tho entire
not proceeds were devoted TO Mrs. Gnagcr who is
highly esteemed tho soprano Of ST. Thomas Church
choir
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1877-12-23
SCRAPS.

A Venetian artist has discovered a method
of making very fine engravings by the use Of
aqua forte.
Forty-ive millions is the estimate of the
ST. Louis Republican for the population OF
the model republic in 1880.
In many parts of Germany taxes now
amount to from seventeen to twenty per cent
of asceltained income.
The Cherokees constitute an independent
civilized nation, with public debt of $751;
900, and $500 &c in the treasury.
Davenport, Iowa. has had it's wicked cler-
gyman. He borrowed money of church folks,
forged checks, and absconded.
The late Carrie Johnson, of Milldale,
Conn, who proclaimed himself a town pau
per, left an estate worth over 100000.
Mr.. Lyman, Geologist of the Japanese
Government, estimates that there are in the
island of Yesso 100, 200, 900 tons of coal.
The Railroad Gazette thinks the year end
ing in July last was, the Centennial notwith-
standing, the worst for railroad interests since
the war.
Switzerland has passed law prohibiting
children under The age of fourteen from being
employed in manufactures after the first
of next May.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1877-12-23

A CHRISTMAS PRESENT DECLLNED.-Among
the legends of the Yule-tide is related that a
certain Miss Dickey became engaged to
marry John B. Tytus in Middletown, Ohio.
He refused to keep his promise. On every
Christmas Day for four years she formally
profered herself to him, and he invariably
declined to accept her. Now she brings a
suit for breach of promise.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1877-12-23

WAKES A CAUSE OF FEvER-The spread of
fever has lately been directly traced to at
tending wakes, and the medical papers in
England are asking the Roman Catholic
clergy to use their Influence against them.
The clergy have long tried to abolish wakes,
but hitherto with little success either in Ire
land or America