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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
FEARFUL EXPLOSION,
THAT OF THE oIANrrowpER WORKS
Twelve white Men and Twelve or Tif
teen Cinnamon Blown 90 Atoms
The Catastrophe supposed 90
be the Result OF Careiessuess
The Particulars,

San Francisco, April 1.-THE Giant
Powder works, in the District Of barclay,
across the bay, exploded yesterday aner'
noon, killlug twelve white men and twelve or
fifteen Cinnamon, This Ia the third oHplc-
sion this company has sustained, all attended
with loss Of lie. The eyplolon occurred
In the packing room and sll at work thcre
were killed. There were about 5000 pounds
Of powder In the room, Al tho victims were
blown 10 atoms. A large portion Of thc'kull
Of n Chlnaman was found with the queQue
attached. There were six houses inside
OF the works, and they were all blown 10
pieces, but the workmen In Thorn escaped,
with the exception Of one man, IN the maya
zine, Of whom no trace has been found
Outside Of the works arc six houses, includ
ing the bonrding-house Of tho hand', all OF
which were moro or less damaged, but are
still standing. The explosion is supposed 10
DO the result OF carelessness. Workmen are
hired by the piece and directed 10 Use wood
on mallcts In packing cartridges, but they
found they could work faster and make more
money by using iron hammer, dangerous
practice, II Is supposed that some man
struck his cartridge once 700 often and u
went of, ignitiug the powder before him,
which communicated with the djacen. pack
ages, with the above terrible result.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
TunneIimg the missouri.

Bismarck, D. T., April 1.-THE surveyor
is to-day running line for road to Fort
Lincoln, five miles southeast Of this city
thence to Mandau, five miles north. The
scheme of tannelng the Missouri is now
being entertained by the company. Mr.. II.
CLARK, who built the Boston water works,
has figured on tunnel, its cost 10
be one-half tbst of bridge, or about $780,
600. Machines will arrive next week to test
the river bottom, with view of asceraining
the exact quality of earth to contend with.
1t there is no quicksand, the scheme is q
practical one, and Chief Engineer Anderson
will recommend it. Itwould be 1900 feet
long and seventy feet below water mark.
Mr.. Clark will contract to have II finished
one wear from date.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
STATE SPECIALS.
FUNERAL OF BISHOP pELLIcER'
Mr., Lang Dcnnes His Position an
state Poiitics-A Leg Crushed Near
Fort worth An investigation
Of parsou Peity's Case
Mexican Killed, Etc,
sneclal 10 The IIerald

Special to the Herald
Waco, April 1.-THE Daily Telephone
tomorrow morning will publish an open
letter from Hon, w, W, Lang, defining bis
position In State politIcal'' AMER announe'
INK his willingness to accept the Democratic
nomination, II rendered him, be discusses
questions of State policy, taking issue with
tho Roberts administration Nll the way
through, He MyoS ouofourih of the gen
eral revenue for free schools ard says II
should have been appropriated by tho las,
Legislature, He also opposes the Governors
policy Of selling of the public lands In large
bodies; IA In favor Of u constitutional amend'
mont TO provide means 10 secure immigra-
ton; the present system of occupation take.
he stgmaized Ms greylous, unnecessary and
unjust, and sets the bell-punch down ~ n
failure His positions are rs clearly taken y,
those Of Lieutenant Governor Sayors, and
the issue between Governor Roberts and the
people Is sharply defined. Mr., Lang says
that tho present administration has dsrc-
garded the pledges made at Austin in 1873
by cutting short the school fund and increas'
ing the rate Of taxation.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18

Nashville, April 1.-THE murder of James
Farrls here by George Petway, q well
known desperate, who has almost fatally
wounded two men ut different times with a
knife, has created widespread sensa-
ton. While in an intoxicated condition
Petway walked into the bar-room at
Linck's hotel and proposed to
treat the crowd. Farris declined
saying he did not wish anything. Pe,way
thereupon, in an insulting way, told Farris
that he did not speak to him. Farris gently
remarked that there was no use having a
row, when Petway shot him. the ball passing
through thick brass medal on the inner
side Of the lapel of his coat into his heart,
killing him instantly. Farris was sitting in
the chair, when Petway, who was standing
up, shot him.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
Leg Crushed

Fort Worth, April IA terrible accident
happened on the Texas & Pacific road, thr-
teen miles west from here, at noon to-day.
One of the track-layers, named James
Tookar, attempted to board the train going
to the camp for dinner after it was in motion.
when his foot slipped, and he fell with his
right leg under the wheel, larcerating the
flesh in horrible manner and crushing the
bones. He was brought to the United States
hotel in this city and the leg amputated
above the knee by DR.. Brooks, assisted by
Drs. Ashworth Burk and Brails. Captain
Adamson, in charge of the work, did every
thing in his power to alleviate the suherings
of the unfortunate man.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18

We direct especial line of Grenadines Polka dot
Grenadines New Tochon Laces Ruchngs
very many other goods space will not permit to
PARASOLSwe have full line Cotton Gngham Serge Boiled Silk
Silk wood horn bone celuod waes, ivory
ad pearl ebony assortment complete possibly could be-
In Novelties the Chinese Silk striped border very
stylish; Brocaded fancy and black.
blue white striped very fshonabe black frpged
Silk ned entirely and very pretty Satin with Polka dots
1t impossible describe each every to say if lady
suited she will likely be
SOMETHING NEW AGAIN Opened line of Tides and Table
Cloths partly embroidered and stamped material for
goods growing popular in this country and will
Ladies to do beautiful work.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
severe storm on the Lakes.

Milwaukee, Wis, April 1.-THE severest
storm of the season visited this State yester-
day, in the northern section. Several inches
OF snow fell, impeding trains in the vicinity OF
Oshkosh. No serious disasters have asyttbeen
reported on the lakes, but it is feared the
gale was severe on vessels and property, and
reports of disasters are expected. The tug
Caroline Williams reached port last evening
and reports having abandoned the schooner
Walter B. Allen after rescuing the crew. The
schooner sunk soon after between Monitowac
and Sheboygan.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
Funeral OF bishop Peiiieer.

Special TO the Herald,
San Antonio, April 1.-THE remains Of
Bishop A. D, Pollcer were this morning de-
posted in the tonb prepared at tho Cathed-
raj of San Fernando. The ceremony Of
high pontiacAl mass was most solemn and
impressive. The procession, which started
from 81. Mary's church, was over one mile
in length. Tho sermon was delivered by
Bishop Nancy, of Corpus Christi, cousin
Of the deceased, II was m able oratoral Of
fort and was delivered in u mastery manner
The virtue and goodness of tho deceased
bishop were portrayed. The vast audience
we're frequently moved To tcars, All the
canons ofthis large diocese were present at
mass. The funeral was said TO be the largest
ever witnessed in San Antonio, as the
deceased WIS loved and respected by all
who knew him.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
Mems 4 Boys Straw Hats.

We have Just opened another fresh invoice Of Mems and
Boys Straw Hats
full line of genuine and imitation Macknav Straw Hats
from the cheapest to the best made
Manila Hats in beautiful stylish shapes aud at all prices
French Panama in block brown and white all shapes and
at all prices and carry the largest stock of
Straw Hats ever shown n Texas. Oar styles are
the best and our prices the lowest.
In Cashmere and Felt Hats showing great variety
as any exclusive Hat house in Chicago ST. Louis or
any of the large cities.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
virginia Newspaper Men Fight.

Richmond Va, April l7.--This afternoon
Col. John r. Popham, proprietor Of the
Southern Intelligencer, had an alteration
with r. g, Agec, his business manager, dur
ing which Ageo assaulted Popham and the
latter shot Agee in the head, inaictng IN
ugly scalp wound. Popham ut once sur
rendered himself to an officer and was sub
sequently bailed for his appearance at the
Police court on Monday morning. Agee's
wound is more distlguring than dangerous.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
Travis County Convention.
npclnl To The lInrnld

Austin, April l7,--The County convention
met this afternoon. All questions were
swallowed up in the issue of the town and
county, and the country having tho majority
beat. The delegates elected are; Regulars
John w. Brown, Felix Smith, d. Bunton,
II. A. Rutherford, A. w. Terrell, David
Sp eks and ;. G. Sneed.
Alternates; j. j, Tobiu, Joe IL. Stewart,
John p. q. Whitehead, C, S. West, -
Wright, Joseph Lee and d. w. Jones.
Resolutions, nstructing for Judge Han
cock rs one of the delegates to Cincinnati,
were unanimously adopted.
The convention was characterized by the
utmost harmony.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
Conarrnntiop.

Cincinnati, April ia telegram received
from Bishop Elder, who was appointed CO.
sdjutstor to Archbishop Purcell, says that
he will arrive tomorrow morning. This will
enable him to officiate at the confirmation Of
a large class Of children belonging TO two Of
the leading congregations Of the city. His
presence Il much needed, as Archbishop
Purcell has not been able for months TO do
anything pertaining TO the duties Of his office .
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
The Electoral Count.

Washington, April 1.-THE Democratic
members of the Senate Committee on
rules of the Senate, to select committee on
tho subject of counting tho electoral votos,
had long and private meeting to-day with n
view Of agreeing on some Recommendation
for action in regard to tho electoral
count 10 be taken by the Senate at this SEES.
sion. 1t WAS substantially decided TO recon-
mend that both Houses Of Congress shall
adopt joint. res luton, pro,iiiug that in
case only one certificate of the Electoral
vote of u State bo represented TO Congress,
1t shall not be rejected except
ly the affirmative vote Of
the two Houses, and TINT in case Of dual re-
turns, neither of them shall be counted un-
less the two houses agree that one of them Is
true Ms valid returns. This proposition was
substantially the same rs that offered by
Senator Morton in tho Forty-Fourth Con-
gress, and then adopted by the Senate in the
form of bill, which, however, failed TO re-
cievo final action in that body, in conse-
.uence Of Mr.. Thurman having entered q
motion TO reconsider its passage. The for
mer twcnty-sccond joint rule on the subject
required every vote TO be rejected to which
any objection was sustained by either House
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
Failure Of . Grain operator

New York, April l7.-William Blsnch'.
ard, a grain operator failed to-day, and "a
reported to have been short of Chicago
wheat 10 the extent Of 100000 bushels, and
here to the extent OF 100000, There are DO
heavy sufferers as the liabilities are widely
distributed. Ito was formerly u member Of
the firm of VIM. Bee u Co., who did an ex-
tensivo Southern trade, but separated from
them eight or ten years ago, and has been In
business ON his own account. His suspen-
sion caused decline in the wheat market
here of two cents.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
A Freshet ana Overflow.

New Orleans, April II. "A freshet to-day
in Bayou Chitto overAowed the banks, sub
merging the jackson railroad for six or sew
en- miles between Brookhaven and McComb
City, and delaying trains. The through
malls since Thursday and Friday have bean
returned to the post-ofIlco here. The extent
of the damage Is not ascertained.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
SANGER BROS.

We are now daily opening seasonable attract
ions superior to anything we ever offered before,
in all departments
We assume that by this time the public know that
in wearing apparel for Ladies and Gentlemen, our stock
is separately in each branch of all departments and col
lectively as whole unrivalled in Texas We believe
that the public understand that superior natural
advantages as large buyers, and the patronage now
enjoy throughout Texas Justify our claim for moderate
and low prices.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
Tildsn and seymour IN new York

Rochester, N. Y, April 1.-THE Demo-
cratic assembly in this city was captured By
Tilden men. The result was two conyen-
tions and two delegations, as follows: Til
den Valentine Fleckstien, Arthur Dugan
and George Paines. Anti-Tildon-Wal b.
Duffey, II. II. Craig and John Felsingcr.
The name of Seymour WAS vociferously
cheered in both conventions. "
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18

Syracuse, N. Y, April 1.-THE Courier
has list of 1886 delegates already elected TO
the Democratic State convention. OF this
number twelve from Albany are contssteet
The remaining 324 are classified rs follows
For Tilden absolutely, las. Against II
den, 160; uncommitted, IS.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
That Texarkana Dcfunct Bank.

Special to the Herald.
Texarkana, Ark, April 1.-THE officers
of the Commercial Bank have made an as
Segment to j. T. Roberts, Sheriff of Miller
county, in consequence of close examina-
ton by the committee. IL was found that the
business of the bank was conducted in II
loose manner by advances to G. F. Potter
without collateral security. To-day the
depostors received twenty-five per cent. and
it Is estimated that another twenty-five per
cent. can be paid soon from available assets.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18

We continue offer great bargains in Straw Goods and
thus early in the season have marked down large
quantity of Straw Hats for Ladies', Misses and
Children.
We offer large variety of LADIES TRIMMED
INDIA PANAMA SUNDOWNS, very
useful article for yard Hat, at 10 cents.
beautiful variety of Sundowns Untrimmed at 25 and 80
sold elsewhere at 40 and 80 cents
The newest and best Sundowns, Brighton at 35c
beautiful shape Canton Hat at 3Oc better grade, 35G
Chdrens Sailor Hats at 90, 25, 80 and 80 cents.
Leghorn Flats and Hate in all shapes from the cheapest
the BEST
We call special attention to Misses Sailor Hat, Trimmed
with Polka dot Ribbon, only rs cents.
Our mixed Straw Misses and Childrens Hats Soc and
81 90, are decidedly the prettiei. in the city.
We have Just procured hrsclass Mlner in Millinery
Department, who is fully competent to manage that
part OF our business, and whose aim will be to give
satisfaction to all of customers who may
wish to buy any goods in that line.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
No Action ON the Pacinc Railroad
Bills.

Washington, April IA meeting Of tho
Senate Committee on Railroads was held to-
day for the purpose Of considering the North
ern Pacific and Texas Pacific railroad bills,
but in consequence Of the absence of four
members from the city and tho illness Of
another, only bare quorum were in attend-
ance, and after colloqual discussion Of sub
iects in hand the committee adjourned until
Monday without action upon either Of them.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
pepartmen. Of Agrleulture,

Washington, April 17.-Reports to the De-
partment of Agriculture show that the whess
crop thus far looks as favorable as In the
spring of 1879. The condition Of live stock
is very favorable. No disease Is reported,
except cholera among swine. and that is no
worse, If as bad, as last year.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
A Will Contested.

New York, April l7.-Cardinal McClos
key was a witness to-day in the Surrogate's
court, in the contested will case of Caroline
A. Merritt, who left the larger portion of
her property to the Cardinal. The will Is
contested by the nephews and nieces and an
adopted son of the deceased.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18

Special to the Herald.
Gainesville, April 17.-Several parties
went from here to Msrysville to-day to at
tend the investigation of the charges against
Rev. w. P. Petty, before the school trustees
of that place.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
Hanged for Murder.

Charleston, S. G. April 17.-Wiiliam s
Bates, white, was executed at Evansville
Courthouse, this State, yesterday, for the
murder of Stephen w. Bush, at dance last
Christmas eve. His neck was broken by the
fall and be died without struggle. The ex-
ecution was private, in accordance with the
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
Anpointment.

New Orlerns, April l7.-Major s. E. Carey
General,P Passenger Agent of the New Orleans
& Mobile railroad, has accepted the General
Passenger agency Of New Orleans, Chicago
& ST. Louis railroad, TO take effect May lst
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
Thomases Bound Over.

Arlington, April II. - The pres
liminary trial to-day of D. NJ. Thomas
and son, for cutting to pieces two
hacks and buggy for W. W. McNutt and
Colonel A. Harris, resulted in their being
bound over under q 81, 1000 bond each.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
Mexican Killed.
Special to the Herald.

Special TO the Herald.
San Antonio, April ia Mexican wood
hauler was to-day shot and killed by three
men on horseback about ten miles from the
city. No cause is known for the tragedy.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
Was Il Suicide?

Specialize the Herald.
Gainesville, April 1.-THE unknown man
found dead in Elm Fork turns out TO be
Charlie Moreland, carpenter who had been
here for five or six months The general
opinion is that he suicided.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
WASHINGTON,
The Recommendations Tor ApprcPri'
aiions for Public nuiidings In
TexRs-Mr. weiibora's Amend
nenl ca the Indian MN, Rte,

special " the Herald
Washington, April 1.-THE full Commit
toe on Public Buildings and Grounds con
CURED In the recommendation Of tho sub
commiiie, npproprlatng 'eycnty.hyo thou.
sand dollars for public buildings At Dallas,
AMI nfy thousand for public buildings at
Jefferson,
Mr.. Wollbdrn succeeded yesterday In at
taohine Ne Nh amendment TO the Indian ap-
preparation bill tho provisions Of the bill re-
ported by him from tho Indian committee
for the protection OF western counties by the
prohibition of officers of the army and agents
Of the Indian bureau, undor penalty of dis
mis'Nl from service, from permitting Indians
10 enter Texas. This secures the ends OF tho
Wellbom bill.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
Died OF Heart piseas.

New Orleans, April 17.-Mrs. DeCoux,
sged so years, dropped dead of heart dis
ease to-day.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-18
XLvIrn CoNGREss-sEcoND SEES
SION,

HOUSE, The morning hour was dispensed
with, and the House, al 1885, went into
Committee Of the Whole. Mr.. Whi,thorne,
OF Tennessee, in the chair on the Indian
appropriation bill, the pending question DO.
ing point Of order rajed by Mr., Haskell
against tho amendment offered by Mr.
Hooker, Of Mississippi, for the transfer OF
the Indian bureau from the Interior 10 the
War department.
After short argument by Mr. Hooker In
opposition 10 the point Of order, the chair de-
llyered q decision that the amendment was
germsin, and that thoro was no doubt but II
was clearly obnoxious 10 the point Of order
that IL was In substance identical with several
bills now pending before the House. lie
therefore sustained the point Of order and
the amendment was not read.
Tho committee then rose and reported the
bill TO the House.
The House rejected the amendment in.
creasing the appropriation for clothing for
the Sioux from $4,000 TO $4,000, by n
vote of--yeas, "a nayf, l0i
The amendment abolishing the Indian
Commission was agreed to--ycas, III; nays,
65.
OtlNT NNE' NbItch W Wllu-
out n division, and the bill us. amended
passed, the vote being taken yeas and nays,
Ms required BY the rules.
Mr., Mcmahon, from tho Committee on
Appropriations, reported back the special
deficiency bill, with Senate amendments
Mr.. Conger raised point oforder that tn,
bill must be considered in Committee Of the
Whole. and il was thus referred.
Mr.. Springer, who has been acting us Speak.
or pro TEN, here called Mr.. Cox, of New York
to the chair, and Mr. Manning, of Mississippi
being recognized, offered, under instruction.
from the Committee on Elections, a resolution
for investigation into the facts relating to tn,
reception by Mr.. Springer of anonymous
letters which purported to attempt to cor.
ruptly influence his action as u member OF
the Election COMMITTEES in the case Of Don.
nelly vs. Washburn. Mr.. McLane moved L
lay the resolution on the table, He did no,
think II presented TIE question. The motor
was rejected, Al to 90. Resolution adopted
! l06 TO IS.
The House then, at 245, went into Com
mittee Of the Whole, Mr.. Whitthorne in tn
chair, on the special deficiency bill. Com
mi!tee rose mt $40.
The House adjourned.
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