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The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1878-01-26

a MEMBER of the New York assembly
has been sent to a lunatic asylum be-
cause he proclaimed himself bigger man
than Fitzhugh--i e.. King of the uni
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COLUMBIA, b C., January 22-The
supreme court to-day decided that cir.
cult judges must be elected by ballot.
This decision Gusts circui: Judges cleo
ted prior to 1877 BY the republican
legislature, and retains Kershaw and
Wallace. elected last year by the dem
ocrats. When the decision was en-
uounced, Judge Townsend Immediate
~ adjourned the circuit court
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The signs OF the times all point to an
independent candidate for the governs
orship. Who will he be2
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esere Cold Al ShaFIsn-Ttftrsu mn
sod women saa CsiIsTrH eua1ata.
snea Sooag.ss
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HIS FRAUDULENCY AT WEST POINT.
The Closing Exercises OF the Military Aead-
emy Graduating Class.

WEST POINT, June 1S.-About one thou
sand persons attended the graduating exercises
OF the first class Of cadets The cadets marched
to point in front OF platform under the trees
in front OF the library. Upon the platform were
seated Mr.. r. d. Hayes. Gems. Sherman. Sheri-
dan. Schoaed. the de facto Secretary OF War.
and others. In the rear sat Mrs. Hayes and
lady friends. Gen. Schoaeld introduced Mr..
HAYES. who was received with loud applause.
He spoke in substance as follows:
My FRIENDS: The very limited opportunity
that We have had to make ourselves acquainted
with the advantages OF this interesting spot
does not apthorize, me T. ssy much TO these
have seen enables us to speak with satisfaction
and adaptation OF the thoroughness and excel
lence OF the instruction given by this institu-
ton. Here something more than learning Is
required. The training is that which leads up
10 the best specimens OF American manhood (;
and so. young gentlemen. | feel authorized to
Say TO you that we are deeply interested in you,
and we sympathize with you. Last night. rs
We heard upon the parade those favorite tunes
Home. Sweet Home" and Aud Lang Syne,'
we were all in sympathy with you. / merely
add that. as you leave here. we. your country
men. feel confident that in any emergency you
are ready with alacrity 10 do well your part.
The de facto Secretary Of War made brief re-
marks rs did de facto Attorney General Dew
ems. Gen. Sheridan made humorous address
which created much merriment.
The diplomas were then awarded.
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MfTILDA ELETCHER'S LECTURE.
Speaking or the Heart OF Man, and Also OF
the Late Women. HoteL

As Mrs. Matilda Fletcher stepped upon
the stage Of BOOTHS Theatre last evening.
drawing the train OF a black velvet dress. bss-
ket OF flowers was handed up to her. for which
she made n graceful bow TO the giver and then
bowed again and smiled sweetly to the
audience.
After Mrs. Fletcher had finished her lecture
on The Heart OF Man." she turned with re-
grct. she said. 10 a more painful subject. After
praising the lnte A. \. Stewart for his charities
to the famine- stricken Irish and the citizens Of
Chirngo after the great fire, she said that a
greater wrong than the diversion of tho Wo-
mems Hotel on Fourth HVonne from the pur-
poses designed 10y the donor had never been
lil- -,.d oNrr in silence 10y the press,
"Ju ier Hilton told n reporter" the speaker
said. TINT there was one woman in the hotel
SO disordcrly that she took on her slippers in
the library. That" Mrs. Fletcher said. as
suming n rhd's look OF guilt " was me.
Then she explained how She had brought on
the rheumatic attack that made her do SO. from
having been driyen out in the rain by Judge
Iiiton's slave tthe hotel clcrkl To get her break
inst the first morning shc came there. Next
she rend extracts from newspapers OF about
the date of Mr. Stewards death 10 show that
benefit Of working women. She added to these
extracts statemrnts Of Mr. Parke Goodwin and
others. All 0f this test iimony was, she said. 70
be- published soon. She herself, she said.
who would hnye applied FOR admission 10
tho hotel il il had continued in operation. she
wanted prOple 10 remember the testimony that
She had read, and then turn to AleNander i
Stewards hluckrned memory ana dlshonorri
name. In conclusion Mrs. Fletcher intlmated
that her revenge WIS yet To come. Because, ,
she sAil. " mean 10 stay in New York anu
teach the children justice
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. BURIED UNDER FALLEy FLOORS.
Thirty Firemen In n Rickety Building that
Fell In the Bowery-severaI Injured.

"A. Josephson of Josephson Bros. & Co.
was seen standing on the threshold Of the
firms auction and commission rooms at 1876
and 1913 Bowery. at about 10 o'clock last even
ing. A few minutes afterward the place was
ablaze. and before the 1remen could reach tho
spot the fire had spread considerably
On their arrival eleven OF the men OF
Truck No. 7 went TO the roof. and about
twenty men Of Engine Companies II, 0. and
20 went to tho second story. which was the high
cot. In fifteen minutes the flames were under
control. but the nremen remained at their posts.
Chief Bates. as soon as ho looked Mt the build
ing ordered the men TO vacate II. The Chief
had Just given his order when crash was
heard. The shrieks of men warned those with
out that life was in peril. and at once rpsh was
made for the building by the hremen 'on the
The roof had fallen in. OF the thirty men in
the building at the time OF Chief Bates's order
about fifteen, got out Those on the ro9f went
down with IL. and those In the second story
fell to the ground story. Tho. nremen, who
ran to the rescue found mass OF beams, laths.
the flremen were pulled out. all being more or
less injured. Fireman Farley OF Engine Com
nBS No. II III, ws sfn he out anss "nG
il was at once apparent that he had
been injured internally. He was sent to the
home later John Reilly. Of the same company
was injured in the, spine; He vas also sent
To Bellevue Hospital. Ambrose y. Auhtln WIS
injured I'm the neck. that he was una
Bile to speak; 1t was thought that his
Engine Company No. II was taken out with one
leg fractured and the other parayzed. he cried :
Good-by boys; there's another man there"
His comrades shed tears when they took him
away. These were the only iremen seriously
injured. The others had cuts and bruises
only.
Fireman Morris. in the Chambers Street Hos
pital said: We were ordered to back our pipes
At that time we were playing on the fire rough
"A hole. There were seven OF us clustered to-
gether. All Of u sudden the building began
TO trembe. then there was violent
cracking sound. followed Immediately by an
explosion. This was the parting Of the girder.
In "A moment the walls tottered and came crash
ing down upon U.S. | went down the two stories
to the cellar. and was pinned. | heard my
companions grooming. but do not remember
any more"
The building adjoins the Bowery Savings
Bank. As soon as the accident becane'known,
Capt. lyman and Acting Captain Webb appeared
with fifteen men. A calcium light was thrown
on the ruins very few moments aiterwarF
Assistant Chief Shea was in command inside
the building when the roof fell. but he was un-
hurt. The loss ia about 5000.
Reports from Bellevue Hospital at late hour
were that the injuries Of Austin and Riley were
not serious.
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oUEBECs RIo1ING STRIKERS.
Troops from Montreal Preventing further
Serious DIsturbnnces.

QUEBEC, June l3.-The strike to-dayLhas
the appearance OF terminating quietly on nc
count of the presence OF SO large force Of mill
tary in town. Montreal troops. consisting Of
the Prince Of Wales Rifles. Nctorias. and the
Fifth Fusiliers. arrived safely by special train
Mt about 8 O'Clock this morning. and imme-
datcy proceeded to the citadel The different
regiments have been relieving each other ut the
citadel and the Parliament House. The mob
met at Jaques- Cartier Hall at about A. NJ. and
were addressed by ono Of their leaders; but
they refused to follow him in any numbers. and
most OF them dispersed quietly. small as
sembly Of rioters marched as far as the Espla-
made this morning hut then dispersed and
hid their flag. A considerable mob has con-
gregated, however. all day near the Louis Gate.
principally, no doubt. tO watch the interesting
movement of troops back and forward from the
citadel. The FuslierS were stationed for n
time in the skating rink. but relieved other
companies at intervals At the Parliament
House two or three arrests have been made 10y
q tectivrs OF parties supposed TO have been
leading IN the riots. who were conveyed to Jail
by the military.
An inquest on tho body of Beaudoire, who
was killed yesterday. was begun to-day before
Il highly respectable Jury, and was adjourned
until Tomorrow, after Il witness had proved the
identity OF the deceased man. II Is believed
that medical testimony will establish that he
was killed by bullet
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NEARING ADJOURNuENT.
A Probability that the session Will not be Con-
tInued Beyon Monday.

WASHINGTON, June 1S.-The prospects OF
adjournment next Monday are this evening ex-
cellent The House has. by an overwhelming
vote. this evening refused to entertain propo-
sition 10 postpone that date. By a vote less
strong but still decisive. it has struck out Of
the Sundry Civil Bill n cumbrous enactment Tor
gleton, and which promised 10 be n serious
cause OF difference between the two Houses.
To the inci ease OF more than 5000. 900 which the
has this evening begun a long series OF roll
calls. the Senate Is likely TO make no serious
objection. Early in the day the House peremp-
Hnrbor bill az il came from the Senate. The
defoat OF that hill and its long list Of Jobs is now
extremely probable. As for bills in conference.
tn" Army and the Legislative bills, no serious
difficulty seems To be found in rcaching IN al .
lustment there. and reports may be expected
tomorrow. or AT latest on Saturday.
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EUROPErS PEACE CONGRESS.
THE FIRST DAYS SITTING IN PRINCE
BIslfdRCK'S PLACE
what Rumor says Great britain and Austria
will Demand-Points To he settled by Ere
umtu.rx Conference.-The First Banquet

What Kumor Says GREAT Brtthtn anu Austrfs
will Demand-PoInts to he settled by Pre-
Iiminary Conference.-The First B"nquet-
BERLIN, June i3-Sobn after o'clock this
afternoon. the plenipotentiares to the Congress
drove up to Prince Bismarck's palace In car
riaRes belonging TO the different embassies.
Each plenipotentiary wore the usual diplomatic
dress of his native country.
At 2:20 O'Clock the nag of Germany was hoist
ed over tile palace betokening that the Congress
had opened. The street in front oil the palace
is closed against ordinary trsfllc.
The first sitting OF the Congress only lasted
an hour and half Lord Beaconsfield spoke in
English and Prince Bismarck replied in the
same tongue.
To-days sitting Of the Congress was merely
devoted to the formalties OF electing n Presi-
dent and bureau. The Presidency was confer
red upon Prince Bismarck at the Suggestion OF
the Count Andrassy. who advocated this selec-
tion not simply on the ground of traditional
custom. but for the eminent services which Bis
marck was on all sides acknowledged to have
rendered. The Count Andrassy also expressed
the warmest hopes for the recovery Of the re-
vered German Emperor.
The first real working sitting OF the Congress
will be held next Monday. This long interval
appears to be due to a desire to facilitate n set
tement OF the task Of the Congress by prelim-
mary negotiations between the Plenipoten.
tarips. One such conference. yesterday even
ing. between the Counts Schouyaloh and AM
drnssy. lnsted until late at night.
A London correspondent says: Those per-
sons who anticipate that Lord Beaconsfsld Is
preparngn great surprise will not be- disap-
pointed. The coup NAV BRING him much popu-
larity. hut il will burden the country with great
responsibility.
Austria will maintain that Servia and Monte
negro must either become members OF con-
federation under Austrian auspices. or con-
clude n military convention with Austria
II is again said that Germany will propose the
discussion of the socialist question In the
Congress.
The Arrangement Of the hall and the adjoin-
ing rooms WIS completed last evening. the
horseshoe table. covered with green cloth.
stands in the centre Of the saloon. The chairs
around II are covered with green leather. while
around the sides Of the saloon are arranged
chairs covered with red silk. in con- form Ity with
| the rich carpetng OF the floor. Tho buffet 10
tastrfuily decorated with dollhouse plants.
Their were 100 persons pres mt tonight nt
the banquet in honor OF the plen!potentiaries.
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JOTTINGS IBOUT TOWN

Lieut.Gen sheridan i, At tnc fi.th Avenue
w II. T"-Heury Ward beecher was born In Litch'
neld Conn.
The new excursion stsmboat Grand Republic Is TO
make her trul trip tomorrow
George wilson Llhc. who was arrested Tue Siey
last ON cArle VI incest wa discharged yesterday W
Justice WAnAtH.
Dr wiiAam germhlch was found De sl at SO second
avenue yrsirrdaV lie had taken an ut,r ,rdo,e OF leila
dunna to relieve the phiu OF nrural.H ~ the ncHd
+ q Fairfield. A y, Ph. d. rrgc,-ro Microscopy.
hierptt mist ami Ml' rucoil Ply ,uu-N. ~ lecture
ths eveuu- before ihr fNtcunc A.socliiiun. CnOler
Institute tllr Rcceut RtNclHu the McrOscupe
Respecting the Germ Theory ol Diseases"
William H. Smith. fireman oi tho steamboat Columbia
while ouug the bearings u the shalt yc.icray stuOd
the guards The tnglnc being started suddenly, he WIS
lAnned between the uul lkncid Cpl the pier and the wheel
house. ue died IN tue New York Hospital
back drau-h sight explosion threw q
burst tAme nom the iurmce doors Henry Btters
leather factory a l3o East Ihirythird street at about
o'clock last evening. and the wood work in the nro
room was instantly a0laze. The ire was quickly GOT
under control but the leather factory ami
destroyed. Three ad Oniug buildings were damaged Mr.
Hitter WAS burned about tie hands aud lace.
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TREASURY SECRETS UNEaRTHED.
An Issue OF $4,000. 900 that tho Books
Don't show-ExpIanntioa Wanted.

WASHINGTON, June 13.-The following ex-
traordinary story is furnished by one OF Con-
gresham Glover's experts. 1t has been found
that the Treasurers journal fer June 80. 1865.
completes his account for the quarter and fiscal
year by debting seven orders for
transfer notes from the Washington oiflce
10 Offices at New York. Philadelphia. Cincinnati
and Louis Vile. the total amount Of these seven
orders being nineteen millions Of dollars. This
sl9O00,OO0 is balanced by an entry. also at
the close Of the account for the quarter
and fiscal year, OF $4,000 900 deposited as
temporary loan at six per cent. No
depos,Ior's name is given either on this account
or on tho list Of temporary loan depostors.
Tho deposit is put down in a lump. IA
by dishursing officers no interest to
be paid. close inspeetion of tho rec
for soma time reveals the 'iaot that no such
deposit was made That entry Of nineteen mill
lions is false. and the balance which il helps TO
make ia forced. It turns out that nineteen
millions wero taken from the reserve "
Of ressued compound interest notes
transmitted TO Assistant Trensurers and
depositors who paid them. out This issue OF
sl9.OOO.0O0 was concealed. not being. even
placed on the books, which were withheld from
public inspection. Transfer orders. which
simply directed the moving Of notes from one
point TO another in the Treasury offices
into reserve" In place OF these. secretly
issued tl9,0OOOO0 Of notes, and were carried
on the books hs cash til June 30. when IN ~
were entered on the journal. instead Of being
so put down at their dntos. Meanwhile, 'the
books falsely stated That these $4,000 600 were
on hand AS reserve when they were really in
circulation.
Mr.. Glover says It has not yet been aschr-
tanned whether this immense forced balance
and soGket issue cover great dcfalcution. but
that he mas in his possession sworn evidence
That nearly every important account of the
Treasury has been fasitied 20 an unknown but
startling extent. and that II the House will au-
thori2e his committee 10 sit during tho vacation
and give him the needed expert aid. he will
prove il. One expert says there is no telling II
what extent fraud and Justification have gone
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GEN. NUNCIO's DEATH.
Troops Pur-uing the Raider. a Fight
Thought to he Imminent.

GALVESTON, June 13.--A gentleman who
has Just retpned from Fort Clark to San AM
tonic says: "On Friday last Gen. Nuncio. COM
manding Mexican Government troops was
killed by Escobedo's soldiers near that place.
On Saturday Gen. Mackenzie and Col. Shafter.
with strong force. crossed into Mexico in pur-
suit OF the raiders at point about forty miles
north OF Eagle Pass. The same night they were
obliged to return to Texas. and immediately
they telegraphed for reeniorccments. Twenty
assistance. with section OF artillery consisting
Of two Gatling guns and two rined cannon IL
force have reentered Mexico. The troops navo
fifteen days rattons and Mhs.,vv train. with TWO
oxpsri-nceu guides. Exciting news is expected.
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NEW JERSEY.

The widow Of the late Michael r Kenny. a leading
member ui the Newark bar, has become saue throup
the difficulty She oxlertnced In the settlement OF her
husbands estate. Arransements were made yesterday
for her removal to au asylum.
Catharine Mccullough, aged ~, OF GreenyIe, attempt
ed 10 commit suicide yesterday IN the woods on te ar
TisOn estate by cutting her throat with knic She
stopped In the act and carried 10 the CharNy
Hospital Her injuries are not mortal
While some boys shooting at target In the yard
Of 263 Warren street Jersey CITY yeste rdAy, vi e
John Thomas aged T. hred wide Of the mark, and the
ball passing through fence entered the breast of Belle
Roberts aged T. who was playing IN an adjoining yard
Dr. Watson pronounced the wound probably fatal
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Emma BernsdoTs suit.

Emma Bernsdoif, n pretty brunette OF seven
teen years sued Adoph r. Meyer, II dealer in human
hair at 22i Columbia street in the Brooklyn City Court
yesterday, ior $1,000 damages for criminal assault
Never, who is married and about forty years OF age,
employed the plantn us domestic in his family. The
phinuf secured SUPPORT for her child om the defendant
by legal process The Jury, after AN absinos VI few
minutes, gave the plaintiff verdict fOr 81, ,5OQ
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MICHIGAN REPCBLICiNs.
layers Policy Treated with scornfni Silence
The Investigation.

DETROIT, June l3.-The Michigan Repub-
lican Convention effected permanent orgnniz-
alton by the election OF ex-senator Chandler
President The following State ticket was then
nominated:
For Goyernor-Charles VI CrosSwell
For Lieutenant tioycrnor-AlOuZO sessions
For secretary at StAtc-WNlam Jenny, Jr
For Treasurer. .General--D Is Prltchard
For Auditor-W. / Lattimer
For Lsnd tomWissiourr--Jnm Ncsmth.
For Member OF the state Board Of Educauon-George
Edwards
For Attorney .Gcncrnl-Oto kochncr
For Superintendent OF Public Instrueuon-H. 8 Tar
bell
Ex-senator Chandler was made Chairman Of
the State Central Commi by acelalnuIon
The platform says:
ReStei That the question n the election ~ the pre-
incunbcnts To the offices OF President and Vice President
was nnaiy settled by the Foriyiourth Congress. and al
any attempt e. reopen IL ON any prrtrnce whatever
irnught with danger To republican institutions, and the
RopubhcHns ut this State Will MAINTAIN with nnc Nhie
nrwnrrs ttir ught oeNerclS the functions OF their
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Ex-senator Chandler was made Chairman Of
the State Central Com mittee by aceanalion.
The Mini farm savs.


BRUSSELS. June l3.-In CONSEQUENCE OF the
success OF tile Liberals in the late elections Ministers
have resigned 81 Hubert FrereO Orban DISTINGUISHED
saiesman has been intrusIed with the formation VI
new Cabinet.
despatch from Rome says that IN consequence OF the
result oi the Belgian elections the Vatican has deter
mined ~ recall the Papal Nunco from BRUSSELS
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Frank Rott. painter OF Ia Hopkins street.
WiGmsbursh. beat his wife early yesterday. and last
night she was taken ill. result OF her INJURIES He
then Quilted the house, ana when asked 10 care Tor her
By the relghbOrs, walked away saying, Let her lay
there ANA die - Al 10 o'clock she was taken ~ hos,
Pal in the Ambnlance and he police are looking iOr Rot
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WASHINGTON. June l3.-EXacty ut midnight
the House passed the sundry Civil bill The amendmc mt
increasing the appropriation Tor the Rock Island Arsenal
10 about S3DluOl was agreed tO-yeas ~, nays ~.
The paragraph rounding 10 the states OF New York
and PennsI wanna $1,000 and 5000 respectively Tor
eApen.es incurred ~ ralslns younIeers was elAned
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BOISE CITY. June l2.-Grn. Howard arrived
TN, morning lie soon learned the situation, ami de.
c,dod h, troop, the sheep ranch the Win
ntmucca road ana taer tho hrl h.u.aIf, making his
headquarters temporarily AZ the ruucn where he can uso
telegraph
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DR.. Lazarus Schooner OF Seventeenth street
and l.. xington avenuc before Justice Duny ycslrr
day ON Tue complaint ol Charlesw Grothwohn that he
had Alienatcd the affections Of Mrs Grothwohn one
witness said that he saw Dr. Schooner 20 with Mrs
Groohn 10 thestrc two years ago, and another snid
IA. hnd seen DR. Schooner with several women, one
ol thcln beiug Mrs GruthwOln Dr. Achneher shu uiA
he had attended Mrs. Groihwohn only proltsH9haiiE y
lusiice Duffy required the physician 70 prouiN thhl Nc
would Not 90 Out with Mrs Groh wohn ~ lne lntuie
Mrs GrolhM Ohm has sued her husbanl lor uNoIee'
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weather once rrcdle,ion
BRtIfIKLIN.

Clear Or partly cloudy weather and possibly
occasional Light rain,
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Note TIN BOX, with Hue star wrapper.
Our genuine American SOFT Capsules Trade MARKS
American and monogram Il Y. Aauger r0uis N L.
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vheu Haye. showed Aver.ion-Gov. Cox's
Lecture and Gen. Hutier's Parable Hc
Can't Make Omeicitcs without breaking
rvu.-Souis Nituersc. Tampercd with.