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The New York herald., 1878-11-05
THE TERRIBLE SCREW WORM.

from the Dallas Crexas IntellFencer.l
Mr.. Samuel Myers is now lying bedfast at his home
in this place. afflicted with that terrible malady. the
screw worm. Mr.. Myers has been sick of late with
fever and Monday last while resting in bed OF
the flies alighted his nostrils 1t requires but
few moments for of these flies to deposit hun
dreds of eggs which Matched and grown inside
of an hour, many of them much as one half inch
in length. Mr. Myers, upon awakening. felt slight
tickling in the nose and it was not until his eyes and
face had become fearfully swollen that the physician
discovered the presence OF the worms. The only
known remedy was appled-calomel and carboio
acid-by injection into the nostrils At first few
would drop their hold and force themselves out APP
plication after application made with like results
mp to last night at which 152 the number passed.
The patient is in critical condition with but slight
hopes of his recovery. The fly is much dreaded by
stockmen and is represented dark colored and
fuzzy insect which generally attacks cattle any
other animal that is unfortunate enough to have
blood upon which they can alight.
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
DIVIDEND DECLARED.
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

Superintendent Lamb has appointed Albert c. Jud
son, of Albany, to be Bank Examiner.
A. Il. Kellar, of Ohio. yesterday appointed
Indian Agent for the Crow Indians Of Montana.
The steamer May Martin burned at her dock on
Chautauqua Lake on Sunday. Origin Of the fire un-
known. Loss, $4,000.
william H. Cronkhite, prominent citizen Of Sandy
Hill. N " dropped dead in the street in that place
yesterday from heart disease.
Captain Peter Harvey. of the schooner Three
Brothers, while hunting Deer Island. Biloxe.
La instantly killed by the accidental discharge
of his own gun.
Jason Mctcalfe a prominent citizen Of Cynthiana,
Ky was shot aud killed on sunday by II. c. Magcc a
we'll known politician. during heated discussion
of political matters.
W. w. Brown wood chopper, near Auburn. Placer
county, Cal has been arrested for making and utter
ing counterfeit standard dollars and half dollars.
Dies, material, &c, were found in his cabin.
The grcenbackers of the Fourth Massachusett Con
gressonal district, who were indignant at the decina
ton of Wendell Phillips Saturday night nominated
William washburn their candidate for Congress.
Mr.. Washburn accepts the nomination.
W. Cameron. q clerk employed by Robert Cum
mings. at Ottawa Ont. abscondcd Sunday night with
cash box containing money and notes to the amount
of 81 900. He arrested but his brother, who was
accompce, escaped with the box.
jeremiah Kennedy, whom jury at Chicago. H.. on
Saturday found guilty OF wife murder and that he be-
came insane after the deed was committed, yesterday
morning cut his throat from ear to ear with o
which he borrowed from inmate of the jail.
A fire at Montezums, Ga, has destroyed the west
half Of the business portion of the town. Eleven
stores with light stocks Of goods were burned. The
loss is estimated at $4,000 which there s insur-
ance amounting to $500. The heaviest loscr-T. T..
pcyauahn--who loses $1,000, il uninsured The Are
is supposed TO have been Of inccndiary origin.
The body of John Ling, Chinese laundryman of
Quincy Ill. found at his place Of business early
yesterday morning literally cut to pieces with knife
or cleavcr. His Chinese employer was arrested this
morning and, after declaring that two colorcd men
did the deed finally confessed that John had liquor
and me kce him."
Mr.. Aaron Thompson, counsel for BENJAMIN
Hunter, convicted at Camden, N. j. of the murder OF
John NJ Armstrong. appeared yesterday before the
Camden County Court and delivered an argument in
behalf OF his client ON motion for a new trial. alle-
ing that tie case was not properly at issue the time
OF the convictions that there mistake: that the
Court admitted improper evidence: that there were
errors in the charge to the jury and improper
mcnts to the jury by the public prosecutor; that tho
Court had jurisdiction of the case aud that the
verdict was against both lawand evidence.
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Congressman Milton l. Southland, of Ohio. is at the
Metropolitan. Professor E. Loomis of Yale College.
is at the Windsor Bishop p. j. OReilly. Of Spring.
field, Mass and Captain T. r. Vincent. Of the British
Army, are at the st. Nicholas William 7. Walters. Of
Baltimore. is at the Brevoort General Thomas w.
Sherman. United States Army and Mahlon Chance. Of
Ohio. at the Fifth Avenue. F. W. Huidekoper.
President Of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Company. is at the st. James. Captain Henry Wilson.
United States Navy. is at the Westminster. Ex-ov-
ernor R. Walker of Florida. and DR.. +. " Hayden.
United States Geologst. are at the Astor.
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
PROBABLE MURDER.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD !

AsBuRY PARK. N j., Nov. 4, 1873.
Two men in light wagon drove up to the Halfway
House, hotel situated about eight miles southwest
OF this place. and inquired the to Shark River
station. on the New Jersey Southern Railroad They
were told the route and drove In little while
the horse camc running back. dragging the wagon.
which was upset Several started in search of
the strangers. fearing they injured About half
a mile from the hotel they found one OF them lying In
the edge of tho woods in an unconscious condition and
with a dangerous stab wound in the right side
of his neck near the shoulder. It subsequently
ascertaincd that his name Cook and that he be-
longed In Long Branch. There being no physician In
the neighborhood lc was conveyed to Long Branch.
while still inscnsible. His companion has disap-
pcarcd and foul play is suspected. II was noticed
that gun which had been in the possession Of
the missing man also gone Search was immedi-
ately instituted but IL is 40 far fruitless
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

THE TICoNDERoGA IN CoMMIssIoN-oRDERs.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4. 1878.
despatch to the Navy Department from Ports
mouth. N. H. dated to-day. says that the Tconderoga,
in which Commodore Shufcldt will make his CONNER
cal cruise to Africa and elsewhere has just been put
into commission.
Lieutenant Commander John G. Kennel is ordered
to duty ON board the New Hampshire. at Port Royal.
S. c., executive officer.
Master Martin Z. Hall is ordered to the Navy Yard
at Pensacola. Fla.
Lieutenant Commander David C. Woodrow is de-
tached from the New Hampshire. at Port Royal. s. c.
the reporting of his relief and placed waiting
orders.
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON, Nov. 81 A. NJ.
Indications.
For New England. colder clear or partly cloudy
weather, winds mostly northerly, stationary or
higher pressure.
For Middle Atlantic States, clear partly cloudy
weather. cold northery vccrng to warmer southeast
winds, followed by falling barometer.
For South Atlantic States. clear partly cloudy
weather. cold northcasterly Winds becoming variable
or warmer southeasterly stationary or lower pres
sure.
For East Gulf States. warmer, clear partly cloudy
weather, light northerly winds, becoming variable
stationary lower pressure.
For Tennessee and Ohio Valley, clear partly
cloudy weather. variable winds, shifting to warm
southeriy. generally lower pressure.
For lake region. clear partly cloudy weather. cold
northcrly Winds generally shifting 20 warmer east
and south. stationary or falling barometer.
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val
lcys, warmer clear partly cloudy weather. south
easterly winds and falling barometer.
The rivers will remain nearly stationary.
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
A POLITICAL MURDER TRIAL.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

By TELEGRAPH HERALD.
PETERSBURG, Va, Nov. 4, 1873.
The beginning Of the trial at Hicksford, Greenvlle
Court House. to-day before w. s. GOODWIN, Judge of
the County Court of Major William A. Reese, con-
servativc member Of the Legislature the charge of
killing Adolphus Trotter negro at republican
ing some weeks ago. attended with manifestations
Of intense excitement the part of the negroes
Of the ncighborhood. Hundreds of them have
aocked to the Court House from all parts of
the country. armed with sticks and some of
them reported to have threatened that If
Reese il acquitted they intend to kill him
before he leaves tho Court House. On account of the
excitement many ladies' have to this city from
Greenvie, and special force of constables de-
tailed TO day to prevent disturbance Hicksford The
negroes profess be greatly aroused by the killing of
Trotter and Hith by white men within two weeks.
The day was consumed in the examination of wit
Colonel Charles $. Springfellow Is counsel
for Major Reese.
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
THE ARCTIC SCHOONER FLORENCE.
DISCHARGE OF THE CREw-soME RESULTS OF
THE LITTLE VESSELS VOYAGE.

DISCHARGE OF THE CREw-SoME RESULTS OF
THE LITTLE VESSELS VOYAGE.
wAsHISdroN. Nov. 4. 1878.
The crew Of the schooner Florence, of the Howgate
Arctic expedition, having been discharged and the
vessel and cargo consigned to the care of Williams Il
Haven. the members of the preliminary Arctic expe-
dition of 1877 seeking their respective homes. Mr.
Sherman, the meteorologst. has already made his
report to Captain Howgate. and Captain Tyson will be
here tomorrow to render his in person. Mr.. Kum-
ein the naturalist is here with Professor Baird for
whom he has brought interesting and valuable col
lection of specimens the different departments of
natural science. 1t is believed that when the equip
ment is taken into consideration valuable work
has been done for science by this expedition than by
any previous one, however well sustained and sup
piled. This is the sanguine view taken by Captain
Tyson who says further that had supplies been sent
on himself and would have gone poleward cheer
fully in the little Flo renee.
TEMPERATURES ENCOUNTERED.
The coolest temperature. recorded by Mr.. Sher-
man. was experienced January 21, when the thermom
eter fell to minus ftytwo degrees. The warmest day
was the Sth Of June. when the temperature rose to
fftyhve and half degrees Fahrenheit. The longest
sustained period of cold from March to l3.
when the thermometer ranged forty degrees below
zero. Rapid changes of temperature were noticeable
amounting often to six or eight degrees in an hour
UNcIvIIIZED
Some very curious specimens of uncivilized art. in
the nature of Esqumau drawing. brought. illus
trating the various native pursuits hunting the
deer. seal and whale. Mr.. Sherman took number of
photographs Of native scenery and objects of interest
some of which can be utilized. although many of them
have become efaced or otherwise destroyed on the
homeward passage. Mr.. Kumein has number Of
sketches which will serve admirably to illustrate his
report.
RELICS CAPTAIN HALLS VOYAGE.
Colonel Lupton of this city, well known as the life
long friend and admrer of Captain Hall, sent por
trait of that explorer to the commander of the Flor
ence together with flag carried by the Kane exped-
ton to the Arctic regions Both Of these interesting
relics have returned in good state Of preservation
and will be brought to this city for Captain Howgate
to whom they have been presented by Colonel Lupton
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
HARvARD's ROWING CLUB.

PROBABILITY OF SOME EXCITING BOATING con-
TESTS IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
DosroS, Nov. 4, 1873.
AT the dinner in honor OF the Harvard University
crew of '7s. at Youngs Hotel tonight IL was voted,
subject to the approval of the boat club meeting at
Cambridge. on Wednesday night November 0, to ac-
cept Corncls challenge and row at New London; also
to arrange a with Columbia and to
begin an unofficial correspondence with OK
ford and Cambridge. looking toward O with
one or both. Mr.. James Il. Close aud Francis Pea
body well known of Cambridge (Engantll Uni
vcrsity were present and made speeches. The qucs-
tions thoroughly discussed by the graduates and
Others present. The sentiment of the meeting was
strongly in favor Of sending the to England.
Tho funds for that purpose have been assured by the
graduates.
The New York herald., 1878-11-05

This shows a gain Of s455 50 on the receipts for
the same month last year. The total receipts for
the season up to the present are 1851 I72 a. gain
enormous sum Of s122,9?7 49, With the same
proportion of tolls receipts during November
and the few days of December. during which
the canals usually remain open. the total will
exceed S1.oO0000. Under the constitution,
Gently amended the sum Of the aggregate receipts
this year will be the limit to which expenditures may
be made next year. The expenditures during the
present season have been required under the same
provision to be kept within SS0O,OOO
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
THE WYOMING EN- ROUTE FOR NEW YORK.
DEATH IN A BOAT.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD ]

BY TELEGKAPH TO THE HERALD.
WATERrowN, N. Y, Nov. 4, 1878.
On Thursday last. at South Bay. near Oswego,
young named Dulmage, Of that place. left the
schooner Julia. upon which he engaged, to visit
the schooner Olivia, which anchored near by. He
made the trip in yawl all right. but upon his
return he lost oar. The wind was blowing gale.
He cried for help. Lines thrown him and boats
were lowered to rescue him, but of avail Moth
ing more was heard of him till yesterday, when o
yawl foatcd into Henderson Harbor. fifteen miles
from here, containing the lifeess body of un-
known young man ashed to the seat. Tho body was
cared for by the authorities and it not iden
fed it buried this afternoon in the village
terry without ceremony.
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
CUBA.
THE PRESENT CONDITION OF THE ISLAND.

THE PRESENT CONDITION OF THE ISLAND.
HAVANA, Nov. 4, 1873
The reports that bands of unsurrendered insurgents
still in existence and recently made descent on
Bayamo erroneous. Bands of robbers are prowl
ing about in districts which has given rise to the
report that insurgent bands still operating
in the island. When General MartnezCampos off,
cally proclaimed the restoration of peace all the in
surgents had surrendered. Bayamo has not been
attacked, has Spotorno been assassinated, as
ported. Heavy rains continue here.
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
THE CANADIAN CABINET.

TORONTO Ont, Nov. 4. 1873.
The following members of the new Macdonald adj
ministration to-day reelected by accamation:-
Hon. DR.. Tupper Minister of Public Works.
Hon. James Macdonald Minister of Justice.
Hon. j. II. Pope, Minister of Agriculture.
Hon. John O'Connor, President of Council.
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
CHICAGO. Noy. 4. 1873.

CHICAGO, Nov. T. 1875
James Donahue who recently arrested in De-
troit and brought here q charge Of swinding
Henry Helbcrg out of $780, and who is out bail.
tonight succeeded in kidnapping Helberg. Donahue
is believed to be the William Murphy who s wanted
In New York for crime committed some three years
ago In that city This Is his second attempt 70 kidnap
Hclberg who was the principal witness against him.
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
LOSS OF A SCHOONER.

ST. JOHN, N. B.. Nov. 4. 1873.
despatch announces the loss at Abaco. on
the 9Th Of October. Of the schooner Bright Star.
of st. John, bound from Manzanilla to New
York with q cargo of molasses. The vessel
owned by d. w. Clarke and Captain Mcintosh and
insured in Halifax and Boston for $1,000
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
CANDIDATES FOR THE GALLONS.

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
MACON. Ca, Nov. 4. 1878.
Abncr Gibson. while intoxicated. shot W. ID. Cole
man through the body and leg without the slightest
provocation. Coleman will die. Tho night before
pug McNchacl shot William Mayer fou- Zines, scri-
ously woundng him.
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
CANAL RECEIPTS.

ALBANY Nov. 4, 1878.
The official report Of the tolls collected all the
canals Of the State received at the Auditors Office
show q continued increase the receipts Of last
year. The following is the table for each week Of
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
HELP FOR LIEUTENANT BENNEI's FAMMY-wHY
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED.

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Is NEEDED.
CHARLESTON 8. c., Nov. l, 1873
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERMlD:-
In reply to q communication which appeared In
your paper recently and signed H. would state for
his information that the widow of Lieutenant Benner
Eighteenth infantry. United States Army is entitled
to pension at the rate of SIT per month Lieutenant
Benners pay was about $4,000 per year. with the al
lowance of quarters Of first lieutenant. which
ceased with his death. ''H." asks the necessity
OF the appeal for aid for this officers family and
suggests application to Congress for n pension. The
latter is well enough in its way; but, unfor-
tunately, it will take months to fix the PEN
sion papers, and the amount-well, it is $17-
better than nothing In the meantime his family
must live. and the dead officers memory can be hon.
ored in no better way, in my opinion, than by pecu
mary assistance to his family is true this officer
not ordered. but volunteered for the duty which
cost him his life and no soldier have better
record than Hiram II. Benner who died while in
command volunteer of the yellow fever relief
steamer 1t is to be hoped that the amount raised for
this heros family will be large enough to place them
above want. NEW JERSEY.
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show the changes in the
temperature for the past twentyfour hours. in
parison with tho corresponding date of last year. as
Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's pharmacy
HERALD Building 21s Broadway
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
THE LANCASTER TO BE nErrrrEp.

PORTSMOUTH. N. H.. Nov 4, 1878.
Orders received at the Navy Yard this morning
to ret the Lancaster according to the recommenda-
tions made by the survey. The work, which will be
begun Immediately, is to be pushed until completed.
THE WYOMING EN- ROUTE FOR NEW YORK.
FORTRESS MONROE, Va, Nov. 4, 1878.
The United States steamer Wyoming passed out
from Washington last night for New York.
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
ALLEGED KIDNAPPING.

Average temperature yesterday 81
Average temperature for corresponding date last
The New York herald., 1878-11-05

GRATITUDE OF LOUISIANA TO NEW YORK.
In letter to New Orleans friend Lieutenant Cover
Wiltz the following language, which viii no
doubt be read with interest
1.-THE extent and destructveness Of the fever in our
poor State are greater than had expected The du-
ration of the desttution and distress caused by it
could not be foretold We ut loss for fit terms
in which to express thanks, in the name Of our suf
ferers for the quick and hearty answer that New
Yoyk gave to our call for help For assistance
prompt, spontaneous and munifcent
turn only small instalment of the grateful ac-
express for the magnanimiy of that great city
Their gift will be historic. and claim, at the proper
time. its place in the History of Peace. That pros
perty and happy fortune may attend the generous of
New York and all who dear to them is now and
will forever be the wish uppermost in the hearts of
the afflicted strangers whom they have helped to
succor."
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
SNOW IN NEW BRUNSWICK.

Sr. JOHN, Nov. 4, 1878.
severe snow storm set in here tonight.
The New York herald., 1878-11-05
MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The steamship Bothnia for Queenstown and Liver.
pool, and Amerique. for Havre, win sail from this
port on Wednesday.
The mails for Europe will close at the Post Office at
twelve o'clock NJ. and for France direct halfpast
twelve p. NJ.
THE NEW YORK Naturalization for Europe-wiu
be ready at haf-past eight o'clock in the morning.
Single copies. in wrappers for mailing six cents.
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