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day.
Herald III yesterday evening.
The commencement exercises held in
the seminary hall this morning were very
interesting, The essays were well written
and read with great natuNlncss, ease and
dlTtinctness.
The class poem, by Miss Hattie Reid,
giving IL brief history OF the beginning and
work If the school for fifty years, was ex.
cclcnt in conception and poetical expires.
sion.
The remarks Of DR.. Beatty. who now re.
tires from all formal connection with the
Seminary, were very impressive, and his
references TO his former teachers and
pupils were touching. Hon. DR.. Upde.
grail delivered an appropriate closing ad-
dress, and DIR. Swaney, whose daughter is
amcmber Of the graduating class, offered
prayer.
Tie best wishes Of the friends OF the
Seminary follow it as it begins its second
half century.
The names of the graduates are: Mar
garGt $. Campbell, South Salem; Eta
llurfOrd, Omaha, Nebraska; NJ. Gertrude
Jackson, Apollo, Pa; Mariana jacob
Wellsburg, W. Va; Ada NJ. McBryar,
Apollo, Pa; Jennie E. Mccoy, Cadizi
Nettie II. Mccoy, Cadiz; Mamie NJ. Nc
Donald, Beallsville; Jennie d. McLaren
MurdoCksvillG. Pa; Gertrude l.. Nelson
Morris, Ill.,; Ella !. Noble, Claysville, Pa.
EIettie 3. Reid, Steubenville; l.ucie S
Russell, Steubenvile; Mary l.. Swaney
Unionport; Anna NJ. Watson, Rock Hill
$. c.; Rachel L. Whitmer, Sunbury, Pa.
R.C. Wilson, Be!lcville, Pa.
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WESTERN UNION TELEGRArM co.

New YoRR, June 1.-THE Executive
Committee of:the Western Union Tcle.
graph Company recommend the adoption
Of the following:
RssOlred, That OF the stock Of this COM
pany held in the treasury there be dis
tributed and transferred to the credit OF
the stockholders Of the record ut the close
OF the business on the 10Th OF June, an
amount equal to II per cent. OF the stock
held by each, for which distributed stock
certificates be issued, provided fractions
OF the shares be issued in special certif.
Gates bearing no dividends but Converti-
BILE into full shares on transfer and sur.
render OF sufficient fractions.
ReSOlroi, That the dividend OF one and
three-quarters per cent. from the net
earnings OF the quarter ending June Both,
1879, be, and is hereby decI red payable
on the 10th Of July next, to stockholders
OF the record at the close OF the business
on the Goth OF June, inclusive OF the addi-
tional stock which may be transferred or
distributed, rs provided in the foregoing
resolution.
Resolrsd, That for the purpose OF such
dividends, the stock books OF the COM
pany be closed at o'clock on the Goth OF
June, and reopened oil the morning OF the
10th Of July next.
The present quarter closes the fiscal
year and shows net earning for year to be
s., ,23S,9 ,95S, which is over nine per cent. on
the entire capital OF the company.
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port to the House for the purpose OF hay.
Ing II printed or recommilteL.


Gen. A. V. Rice, nominee for Lieuton.
ant Governor OF Ohio, said to-day that the
published statement, 10 the effect that he
would not accept the nomination unless
Col. John g. Thompson should be retain
cd as Chairman Of the Democratic Nation.
al Committee, was erroneous, and that
there was no connection whatever be-
tween the organization OF the committee
and his acceptance. The nomination
coming to him as it did BY q unanimous
vote Of the Convention left him no
grounds for decliningit.
THE HELIOao.spOProRD LYING MATCH.
VIM. G. Randall was before the Com.
mittee on Privileges and Elections this
morning. lie Is Kellogg's witness. Spot.
ford had no more witnesses in readiness,
and Randall then put his hand on the
Bible but declined to kiss the book. Ran
dali testified that in 1877 he was q clerk in
the Packard Legislature, and was present
when Kellogg was voted for In joint con.
vention. There were seventeen Senators
and sixty.live Representatives present.
Among those voting were Samuel Thomas
and Jules Seveignes. He recorded the
votes, and on re.examination disclosed no
errors. Replying to Kellogg the witness
said that after the voting for Senator for
the long term the joint convention ad.
journed for one hour, after which James
T. Lewis was elected for the short term.
The latter is now naval officer in New
Orleans, but was not then. Replying to
Merrick, Randall said that all the mem.
bers that voted for Kellogg had visited the
witnesses in this case since their arrival,
and talked with personal friends.
Adjourned
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 1l.-About 10
o'clock to-day lightning struck large
warehouse at the oil works Of Warden,
Frew & Co., at Point Breeze, and the en-
tire building was soon in flames. The fire
spread rapidly, and the whole neighbor.
hood is endangered. Dwelling.houses
fronting the works are in flames. The
shipping on the Schuylkill river is burn
ing tlercely. Owing to the distance from
the city proper, and the telegraph office
being burned, no definite information Of
the progress Of the fire can be obtained.
The latest dispatch said that seven vessels
were burning and many others in immi-
nGnt peril.
At Conshohocken, last night, the mill
OF John Ward, Jr., was struck by light
ming and burned. Loss $l25, 900; insur-
ance $4,000.
3 r. M.-The Atlantic Petroleum and
Storage Company's warehouse and office
were completely consumed. There are
plenty Of engines on the scene, but still
at this hour the fire is raging tierCely and
not under control. Five vessels have been
entirely burned. The property OF the oil
companies in jeopardy is valued at over
two million dollars.
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ST. LOUIS, June ll.-A Denver dispatch
says: The railroad situation is attracting
much attention. Information was receiv.
ed here last night that Judge Bowen, Of
the Fourth Judicial District, had granted
IN injunction against the Athison, Topeka
ard Santa Fe Road, prayed for by the
Denver and Rio Grande and the State,
throught Attorney General Wight, A
writ has been issued accordingly and
placed in the hands Of the Sheriffs in the
different counties through which the
road passes and this morning the D. & r.
e. Co., took possession OF the line and
started passenger train out from
Denver. The doors Of the railroad offices
were broken in with cross ties by the D.
4 RIG. people. UnitedStates District Judge
lInllet has issued an order transferring
the hearing Of the case to court and the
argument to be heard tomorrow as to
whatever Bowen's writ is effective.
The D. K r. G. Il. X. was leased 10 the
A., 7. and S. F. Co. about six
months ago, but this company complained
that the provision OF the lease was not
complied with, hence the present compli.
cations. The D. & r. &. K. r. remain in
possession OF the line which crosses the
southern part OF the State and controls q
good portion Of the trade OF New Mexico,
and it will be operated in the interest Of
the Jay Gould pool, including the Union
Pacific and Kansas Pacific and the A., r.
as. I. r. K. He was cut out ofthe Den.
yer suit that involves the possession oi
1897 miles Of road and several important
mountain passes and many million dollars
worth Of property. ltis fought strongly
on both Sides
Later dispatches Just received by Gov,
Pltkin report collision Of the Sheriil7s
posse and tho Atchison, Topeka and SAINTS
Fe attaches at Pueblo. The Sheriff at
tempted to take possession OF the Dis
patCher's office and resistance was made
and dozen shots fired, and one railroal
man mortalIy wounded. The Dispatch
er's office and round house surrendered
and now all is quiet No mails went ou
from Denver on that road to-day.
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cIXCINNATIs Mo JUBILEE.
The Opening Exercises of the saenge,
fest

The opening Exercises OF the Saengcr.
CINCINNATI, June 1.-THE city to-day
presents All exceedingly animated appear
ance, the houses on either side are decorated
with flags, banners, etc. The occasion be-
ing observed very generally by business
men and school children as a gala day,
and bands OF music are marching to and
fro. Arrangements have been made for a
very general illumination Of the principal
buildings on Fountain Square and the
parks tonight. The Mayor will deliver an
address OF welcome at Musical Hall.
Promptly at the appointed hour Prof
Otto Sinner, leader OF the orchestra for
the Saengeriest, swung his baton for the
opening notes OF the overture, which
began the musical exercises Of the Twen.
ty.tirst Saengerfest. Music Hull was but
partially filled, but at the close Of the
overture there. was steady tide Of arri.
walls and the vast hall rapidly filled.
The welcome song 10 those who gather.
cd at the first Saengerlest in Cincinnati, in
1919, was then sung by the remaining
members OF the societies who then greeted
their successful brethren. His Honor
Charles Jacobs, Jr, Mayor Of Cincinnati,
delivered happy address Of welcome to
the singers.
The exercises connected with the for
NAL delivery Of the banner OF the North
American Saengerbund to the new Central
Committee were then properly celebrated
in song These exercises closed the first
portion OF the evenings entertainment.
The second OF which comprised Mendes.
sohn's 0ratorio OF St. Paul. The solOists
were Madame Otto AlslestbGn, Miss jose
phine iorke mud MGssrs. Remmertz and
! Bishot.
The first encore OF the evening was
fairly won by Miss IOrke, who sang, For
the Lord is Mindful of His Own" in Il
style 50 finished and with such complete
Interpretation OF the composer that the
bravOs Of the audience compelled repe-
tition.
In the second portion Of the oratorio
Madame Alvestben made her greatest sue
cess. The chorus throughout the whole
performance was exceptionally good con-
sidering its vast numbers, and sang with
good effect. The orchestra heing
composed OF Thomas S. Owen,
with an increased number executed the
difficult movements with precision, and
contributed largely to the success Of the
performance. The remaining concerts Of
the Sangertest will furnish more numbers
and a greater variety Of style than the
single piece Of tonight, but cannot add to
the lustre already won by the Societies in
mass singing.
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WAsuINGToS, June l0.-The Republi-
cans are much divided in sediment with
reference to their duty respecting the
Army Appropriation Bill. Political legis-
lation has been reduced in it to the section
providing that none Of the money appro-
priated in the act shall be used to support
any portion Of the army to be used as u
police force to keep the peace Mt the polls
at any election held within any State.
The Republican members of the Commit
tee on Appropriations (AIessrs. Baker,
Hawley, Hiscock, Cannon, Monroe and
TIubbGlD, after consultation with Presi-
dent Hayes, told the Democrats that they
had no objection to offer to this section,
and on Monday, when Ryan, of Kansas,
offered the bill us reported from committee,
for passage, under suspension OF the rules,
every Republican in the House was ready
to vote for it, except Keifer, Of Ohio,
and Sapp, Of Iowa. There is every evil
lenCe that the President will sign the
bill. lie objects to certain features OF it,
particularly that feature prohibiting pro-
motions i'll the army, but he would not
feel justifedin vetoing the bill on that ac-
count, because it is in the power Of Con-
grcss to increase or diminish the army rs
it chooses, but the President says that the
section quoted above does not infringe
upon his constitutional rights in any way
whatever, that he does not consider his
authority rs Commander-iu-Chief Of the
army to extend so far us to be interf cred
with by this section. The President has
conversed with several Re pubicans out
side Of the Committee on Appropriations,
and has told them all the same thing, that
he had no objection to the bill. Con-
gresham Morton, Of New York, was told
by the President that he thought this was
rs good n bill as the Republicans could
ask for, and he did not believe that it
was judicious to place the Republican
party in the position OF defending the
doctrine OF using military at the polls.
This sort OF talk, and the general anxiety
which every man has to adjourn and 50
home, persuaded the Republicans that
"the political section" in the Army Bill
was not worth opposition, and had vote
been taken Monday every one but Keller
aud Sapp would have voted In favor of the
bill.
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ADDITIONAL LOCAL.


PRESIDENTS LIvRE at the Female Col.
lege tonight.
A WEDDING Is booked TO take place at
st. Matthew's Church to-day.
A LOAN EXHIBITION Is being talked Of
by the friends Of the Children's Home.
TIE mercury is climbing the glass tube
again. 1t reached above ninety yester-
day.
The Cathedral Parish propose giving n
picnic at Craig's Grove, West Alexander,
on the Fourth.
BALD.lIEADED men are congratulating
themselves on the prophecy that there
will be few flies this summer
LYDIA ANN HlBBErTs was before Justice
Wm. Philips, yesterday, on peace war
rant. She was held in 500 to be OF good
behavior, Sarah Baxter beng her surety.
TmE late rains had quite reviviiying
effect on the gardens, ETC., generally,
around this neighborhood. all OF which
were commencing 10 look quite debilitated.
TIE extension OF the Citizens Street
Railway TO Benson's Ferry will be COM
pleted today or tomorrow. Cars " i'll be
running clear through before the end Of
the week.
TUE Crescent Iron Works will resume
operations to-day, after being idle since
early in the spring. A long and steady
run is promised, and it is to be hoped may
he realized.
TIE Feast Of Corpus Christi will be OBJ.
served to-day in the Catholic Churches
throughout the world, with solemn and
impressive services. At the Cathedral,
the programme for the day is as follows:
Mass at $3.50, $3.50 and 10 a, NJ; vespcrs
and Procession Of the Blessed Sacrament
at 1880 r. NJ. The Benediction Of the
Blessed Sacrament will be given at the
Cathedral at half.past seven durirg the
Octave,
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ST. PAUL, MINI. June l0.-The National
Greenback State Convention met at noon,
and but very few delegates were present
A recess was taken at 2:3O p. NJ, when an
organization was effected. Ignatius Dom
nelly, Of Dakota county, was elected Pres
idcnt, and f. W. b. lIovery, Of Sherburne
county, Secretary.
The Convention nominated the follow
ing State ticket: For Governor, Asa Bar
ton, Faribault; Lieutenant-G Governor,
William Mc(ihen. Fillmore county; Treas
urcr. Andrew Nelson, Meeker county;
Secretary OF State, a. 7. Lane, Hennepin
county; Attorney.GenPral, VIM. l.. kel-
ly, st. Paul; Railroad Commissioner, Eb-
eneAer Ayers, Washington county. Reso-
lutions were reported, and were the sub
jects OF considerable discussion, particu-
larly that in opposition to payment Of old
railroad bonds.
The resolutions were finally adopted by
a decisive vote. They demand repeal Of
credit; that all United States bonds be
paid in strict accordance with the original
contract, and that bonds issued since 1869
be paid in misunderstanding, full legal
tender notes; declare in favor OF tho free
coinage OF silver on the same terms US
gold; demand the repeal OF the Resump.
ton Act, and dCnounCe the locking up OF
coin in the Treasury; regard the system Of
contraction OF the currency pursued since
1866 subversive OF the interests OF the peo-
pie, and leading to bankruptcy and pAraly-
sis OF business; declare that the proper
money circulation OF the country should
be steadily increased TO keep pace with
the growth OF the country and wants Of
trade; declare thatall private and corporate
property should bear all equal burden oi
taxation; oppose class Legislation; con.
demn all large landed monOpOlies (railroad
and others), and that the public domain
should be kept for actual settlers; oppose
the present or any other National banking
act; favor graduated income tax, one
term for President, and severe punish
nent for bribery Of voters; favor eqnali'
zation OF soldiers hOunties; protest against
efforts TO arouse sectional feeling by the
leaders OF both parties; denounce the
present Congress for engaging in bolster
GUS and vindictive discussion, while neg
leCting legislation in the peoples interest
favor dispensing with useless officers. and
rigid economy in public affairs; Colnpli
mentthc GreenbaCk members Of Congress
favor soldiers and sailors Homestead
law, and oppose convict labor and the EN-
ploYment OF children under fourteen
years OF age in factories.
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PREsHYTERY OF WASHINGTON. = This
Presbytery met in adjourned session, at
the First Presbyterian Church, on Tuesday
afternoon. There were twenty ministers
and eight elders present. Or. Cunning.
ham, OF this city, who waSelcCtGd MOdera.
tor at the regular meeting in Claysville
last April, presided, and Rev. ". A.
Mackey, OF Wellsburg. acted rs temporary
Clerk.
The afternoon was occupied with rou-
tine business, Of no general interest.
The papers relating to the appeal Of Mr..
Yates against the decision Of the Session
OF the church at Burgettst0wn were refer
red TO the Judicial Committee. which sub
sequently reported the papers in order
and recommended that the case be taken
up and issued according to the require
ments Of the Book OF Discipline. The re-
port was adopted accordingly. In this
case, MIR. Riddle charged Mr.. Yates with
slander in making remarks concerning
some business transactions between them,
and in the trial before the Session, the de-
cision was in favor OF Mr.. Riddle.
Mr.. ]. X. Alexander, liCentiate under
care OF the Presbytery, was on his own re-
quest dismissed TO the Presbytery OF
Mankato, MINI.
Messrs, Alexander and Pomeroy, of
Moundsyille, candidates under tho care OF
the Presbytery, were examined in Church
History and Government, the Sacramcnts
and Theology, with view 10 Iicensure.
The examinations were thorough and oc.
cupied considerable time. both these
gentlemen were licensed To preach. Al
the evening session Mr.. Milligan preached
his trial sermon for ordination, after
which Rev. DR.. J. |. Brownson preached
an appropriate sermon. Mr.. MilIigan was
then formally ordained minister OF the
Presbyterian Church, Rev. W. II. Lester
making the ordination prayer.
Presbytery met again yesterday morn.
Ing, to consider the Judicial case appealed
from the Burgettstown Session. In tbs
coaduct OF the case, the appellant was rep.
resented by DR.. Hays and Rev. j, :,
Pomcroy, and the Session by Rev. j, b,
Graham. After considerable discussion,
presbytery DECIDED to postpone the con.
sideration OF the case until the meeting al
Waynesburg, Pa, in September next,
This adjournment was had for the pur.
pose OF securing the records OF the Bur.
gettstown Session, which were not pro.
duced at this meeting Of Presbytery.
No further business demanding the al.
tention OF Prcsbytery at this time, tho as.
sembly, atll NJ, adjourned.
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WAsutSGToN, June lO.-The Treasury
Department will in day or two issue a
circular quoting the bill approved yester-
day by the President fixing the legal ten
der character Of fractional silver and pro.
viding for its redemption. The circular
will direct that all officers OF the govern
ment affected by the bill comply with its
provisions, and will contain instructions
Of the department to be observed in con.
neCtion with such compliance.
Quite n number Of requests have already
been received by the department for the
redemption OF fractional silver, hut until
the instructions, &C., connected Herewith
hre made up and promulgated there will
be no redemption Of this coinage.
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WEST WARREN, MoSoNoALIA Co., W. Va,
Editors lntellIgcncCr.
The back action on the Red Men Of this
county was again excited today by the
arrest Of I.ias Metz, Ex,squire Hough and
three others, all whom, it is charged, took
part in serving the notice on S. II. Shrver
and A. J. Ganter to quit the county or be
hung in a certain time.
AS to the guilt or innocence Of all or
either OF the party, the writer leaves to
the decision OF their preliminary examin-
alton, which takes place here tomorrow.
Our county certainly deserves better
fate than to be overrun by outlaws, and
we trust this will be the last case your cor
respondent will have to record. Will give
particulars tomorrow. A.P.J.
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DOMESTIC NEWS.
Destructive Fire at Point Breeze
Yesterday.
Terrible Murder and Robbery in
New York City.
The Minnesota Greenbackers in
Convention,
The President Likely to Veto the
Judicial Appropriation Bill.
When the Democrats viii be Com.
PEELED to Again Back Down.
The Opening of the Cincinnati
Saengerfest.
The War Between the Rio Grande
and Santa Fe Railroads.
The President Likely to Veto thl
Judicial Appropriation Bill.
When the Democrats viii be Com
PEELED to Again Back Down.
The Opening of the Cincinnati
Saengerfest.
The War Between the Rio Grande
and Santa Fe Railroads.
WASHINGTON.
THE nuNGLING DEMocnAcY.
Preparing for Another Veto aud An
other IiNckdOHyn.

Preparing for Another Veto aud An.
other BAckdOWn.
WASHINGTON, June 1O.-Thc House
passed the Judicial Appropriation bill to.
day, with the nullilication clause attached
withholding money for the pay Of Deputy
Marshals at Federal elections. The vote
was drawn on party lines, and the indica.
tions are that it will pass the Senate also
by party vote. There is excellent
authority for the statement that the Presi.
dent will veto this bill. 1t is generally
agreed that, Of itself, it is matter Of small
importance as there are no Federal cleo.
tions, except in California, during the
year covered by this restrictive appropria.
ton. The general belief is, that upon the
appearance OF the Presidents veto the
Democrats will back down again, rs the
weather is hot and all are anxious to get
away.
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ST. Louis, June ll.-A Topeka, Kansas,
dispatch says: a special from Augusta
reports the cyclone in Butler county last
Monday as very severe. Mrs. Hawkins
and her two children were blown quarter
Of mile and killed. Quite number OF
persons were injured, some OF them sorl.
onsly. Thirty.seven farm houses were
blown down and completely wrecked,
others moved from their foundations and
twisted out OF shape. There was a general
destruction OF iouthouses during the storm,
Che corn was badly hurt, but will grow
again. Wheat was also badly injured.
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MYSTERIOUS SUICIDE. The people resid.
ing Just north Of the city, along the river,
were startled yesterday by rather mys.
terious suicide. The victim was a young
man about twenty-five years, stranger
in the neighbortood, and supposed to be.
long in Pittsburgh, About half.past three
o'clock in the afternoon, the stranger,
while walking along the bank Of the river
half mile or SO above the Top Mill, delib.
erately jumped into the river and was
drowned before assistance could reach him.
The river is quite deep at that point, with
strong current, which swept the body
rapidly down the stream, and 1t was not
recovered. Deceased was well dressed and
apparently quite intelligent. In conyer.
satlon with a gentleman just before the
rash act was committed, he said he came
from Pittsburgh, but would never see the
town again. Nothing further seems to he
known OF him,