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The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1881-04-14
THE COMING sAENGERFEsT.
The Grandest m 1usical Entertainment
TINT Ever Took PIace i'm the South.


On the 18th, 10 h, Goth, 2lst and 22nd in
stants, the great Texas Saengerfest will come
off. This is an occasion in which the whole
state can take pride, Tor il is an undertaking
an enterprise, festivity, in which and to
which our German fellow citizens have given
and are giving their whole souls. II will be
an occasion of music an event to inspire and
to encourage musical talent and genius all
over the state. It is state affair, not q
local episode, for from Austin there will be
two singing societies, from Boerne, one;
prenhem one; Rellvile one; Ooulfvrt one;
Dallas two; SchulenbuIg one; Frelsburg one;
Galveston two; Houston one; High Hill one;
Hortontlwn one; La Grange one; New
Braunfels two; San Antonio three and Waco
one. These singing societies prae tising and
culIyating music at home and giving there
by an impetus TO musical learning in their
respective localities, will all meet at Calves.
ton and singing together the grand and
splendid German songs of their fatherland
and singing singly and in solos, will produce
a grand and magnificent concert Twenty
thous aud dollars have been raised In Calves
ton to make the occasion a success, and o
handsome hall has been erected for the
singers and the listeners The frst Saenger-
fest in the state was held in New Brauufels
in 1851, and every two years afterwards they
followed, held 10 diff, rent places until the
late civil war began, when there was an
interregnum during its period. Afttr the
war il was renewed and has been kept up
ever since urtil now, the 18Th, which is 10 be
held In Galveston. The next one. two
years hence, will be held in Dallas.
There will be three hurdred voices 10 grand
chorus al Galveston, and the orchestra Of
forty pieces has been engaged from the
French opera house in New Orleans. Our
friends 10 the north can see from this enter
prise and this illustration Of art, that The
south, and especially Texas, is not behind
the age in those noble and olevsting In
iuen es which give lustre and eclat 10 the
civiliz siion aud enlightenment and intellect
uslity oftbe age.
WHY is il that our American friends in
this particular do not emulate our German
fellow citizsnti We cedsinly have the tai
ent, and there Is no greater pleasure than
that which music gives, no higher or nooler
= .sntive 10 ihe better actions of life.
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s,eeial to the Herald.
B-suhsn. April 12.-Eaooh Woodward,
tzen y-si1 years cd, . zero, was brought
in io-ssy for rsping = negro girl thirtsen
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London, April j. "A tuils,in issued st
nnon ssys Lord Bssc5nsssld's conaition =
sfiFhfv improved.
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DATED STATES Commissioner Court

.Eizs Davis, colored who was arrested for
the violstion Of the United States postal
Laws, was srrAignsd before. United States
Oomnissionsr Bsrford Monday. Sss was
charged with having broken open letter Of
Alersnder Green, colorsd. The letter vss
rnsilsd at Louisville, Denton county, 70 this
plscs. in care Of No. 2l4 Camp st-est. the
residsnrs of the defsndsut TIE testimony
Of AleE Green and Arm O0E, witnesses .
TIE prosecution. yhs thst fbs ls-tsr vss JEFF
" csrrier - hat placs. sud thst Elzs De-
& tn.k o snd her tlisbs1d briaka ]. open
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
THE TOURNAMENT.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, June 8. - The third
day of the Iowa State Tournament has
been grand success. The attendance was
several thousand larger than Yesterday
The weather has been beautiful for the oc
casion
The forenoon was occupied in hook and
ladder contests, the company to run 300
yards raise thirty-foot ladder and man
to climb to the top round of the ladder.
The first prize was won by the Relief com
pany, of Muscatine; time 48 1-5. This is
the best time on record The second prize
was won by the Phoenix, of Atlantic
time 48 25. Third by the Rescues, of
Marshalltown; time 49I.
In the afternoon the grounds were com
pletely packed to witness contest between
the hose companies. The rules for the
hose companies were: to run two hundred
yards to hydrant, attach hose, lay one
hundred yards of hose, break connection
and attach nozzle. The first prize was won
by the Rescue Hose company No. 3, of
Council Bluffs, making the unprecedented
time of 43 seconds. The Bluff City
No. 5, of Council Bluffs, took the second
prize; time A 2-5. The 4th ward and
Anderson companies of Cedar Rapids tied
for third and fourth prize and divided;
time 46 seconds. The Woodbury. Hose
company of Marshalltown, captured the
fifth prize; time 46 Is. The time made to-
day by the hook and ladder and hose com
panies have never been equalled iu the
State.
The programme for to morrow is; in the
forenoon, novelty foot races, to be partic-
ipated in by a man from each company in
the State; distance one, two and three hun
dred yards, In the afternoon the grand
free for all horse races will take place.
Entries have been made by the Bates Hose
Company, of Denver, Rescues, of Decutur
Deere, of Moline, and several State teams.
At the association meeting last night Col
Lyman Banks, of Muscatine was chosen
President of the Association for the ensu-
ing year, and Muscatine selected for the
place of the next meeting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
No choice.
The next vote stood:
REFoRMERs.

ALBANY, June 9.-After the dissolution
of the joint convention, the the Assembly
reconvened Armstrong on question privi- Of
lege stated that he had beed approached by
a man, who holding up an envelope. said
that he armstrong; could have twenty
times the amount in it If he would turn
and go against Conkling; that his influence
would be great as he came from Oneida.
Alvord-'Name the man."
Speaker Sharp-''The gentleman from
Onandagua has no right to make such in
terruption."
Alvord- The gentleman from Onanda
qua has that right"
Speaker Sharpe-"The gentleman shall
not have that right in this House" zap
plause.)
Session stated that he had been Offered
money to vote for Depew.
Browning offered a concurrent resolu
ton for adjournment on the 18th inst
Tabled under rule.
The chair announced the following as {
committee on bribery investigation; Scott
Boardman, Carpenter, Skinner, Brooks
Shaubey and Draper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
ARKANSAS ANXIETY.

LITTLE Rock. June 10.-The Militia are
ordered to Perry county, where despera-
does are armed and determined to prevent
the return of Harris and Matthews. The
Governor may order them to disperse.
Trouble is apprehended, as the excitement
is intense.
MoRRALroN, Ark.,-June 9.-L. M. Har-
ris, county Judge, and John L. Matthews,
editor of newspaper, were warned by the
Kuklux to leave the town within fifteen
days, which time expired yesterday. They
were searched for by body of armed men
this morning, but had prudently left. The
offense was certain prosecutions by Harris,
which Matthews published in his paper.
Harris thinks he can identify the men who
notified him to leave, and win ask the gov
ernor to aid him in prosecuting the offend
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
The Bribery Investigation in
Albany.
Riot in Perry County. Arkan-
sas, Militia Called out.
Severe Storm During the Day, and
Other News.
THE BRIBERY CASE.

ALBANY, June 10.-The bribery investi-
eating committee met this morning. All
the members were present. Speaker Sharp
was the first witness, and being swoFn gave
a detailed account of Bradley's visit to
him when the latter informed him of Sen
ator Sessions attempt to bribe him. and
turned over the two thousand dollars to
Mr. Sharp.
The Speakers testimony agreed with
that of Bradley, which was taken last
night He said he counted the money and
examined the bills critically several times.
The committee decided that the money
be turned over to the comptroller to be
held for final disposal.
Speaker Sharp was then cross examined
by Mr.. Peckham, but nothing of impor-
tance was developed.
Senator Williams was the next witness,
and testified to having seen Sessions and
Bradley together at the hotel Wednesday
night.
The committee then adjourned until af
ter noon.
THE VOTE FOR SENATOR
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
Worthy OF Praise.

As a rule we do not advocate Patent
Medicines, but when we know of one that
really is public benefactor, and does pos
itively cure, then we consider it our duty
to impart that information to all. Electric
Bitters are truly most valuable medicine,
and viii surely cure Biliousness, Fever and
Ague, Stomach. Liver, and Kidney Com
plants, even where all other remedies fail.
We know whereof we speak, and can free
" recommend them to all,-Erch. Sold
at fifty cents at bottle, at G. Speidel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
Woman,s Wisdom.

She insists that it is of more Importance
that her family shall be kept in full health
than that she should have all the fashion
able dresses and styles of the times. She
therefore sees to it that each member of
the family is supplied with enough Hop
Bitters, at the first appearance of any
symptoms of i'll health, to prevent fit of
sickness, with its attendant expense, care
and anxiety. All women should exercise
their wisdom in this wav.-Ed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
CRIMINAL.

ST.. LOUIS, June civilian Mcqueen.
aged sixty-one; for killing his wife, of the
same age, was sentenced to the penitenti-
ary for two years this morning by a jury.
James Barks. an old negro, once SEN
fenced to death for the murder of his wife,
got new trial. and this morning pleaded
guilty of murder in the first degree and
was sentenced to the penitentirry for
I.fa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
shan,t I Take 4 Blue PilIs

No, don't take it and run the risk OF
mercurial poisons, but when bilious and
constipa.ed get a package of the celebrat-
ed KidneyWort, and it win speedily cure
you. 1t is natures great remedy for con-
stipation, and for all kidney and liver dis
eases, 1t acts promptly on these great or
gans and so restores health, strength and
vigor. 1t is put up in liquid and dry form,
acting with. equal efficiency. Price 81.
See adv.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
ENEIANn

LONDON, June 10.-In the Cnmmons,
Harcourt, the Home Secretary, stated that
six other Irishmen had this morning been
arrested for supposed completely in the
attempt to blow up the town hall. They
had but recently arrived from America
Gladstone stated that there was no found
alton for the report that the government
will abandon portions of the land bill
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10

Rainer announced he would change his
vote from Tremaine to Depew, eliciting
much applause No choice.
Hayes moved the convention adjourn.
Forster, on the part of the senate, asked
for the ayes and noes, and the senate voted
ten in the affirmative and twenty in the
negative.
Alverd asked the ayes and noes on the
part of the house; the were: Ayes so, noes
81,
The joint vote stood: Ayes 20, noes n.
and the motion to adjourn was declared
lost.
AN0TER VOTE
was taken to fill Conkling's vacancy, with
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
ANOTHER ARREST.

LONDON, June 10.-Joyce, secretary OF
Killinallock, county Limerick, branch OF
the Land League, has been arrested under
the coercion act.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, June 10-Upper Missis-
sippi and lower Missouri valleys and up
per lake region: Warmer and partly cloudy
weather, followed by local rains; winds
mostly southeasterly; stationary or lower
barometer. The Ohio will rise
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
THEY WHERE FRESHMEN
CORNELL DISQUALIFIED

LONDON, June 10.-The Cornell four are
dissatisfied with the expulsion from the
race for visitors plate in the Henly regatta,
in which they believe they could win the
Stewards cup. Efforts will be made to
secure their admission to contest for the
rnlofa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
WRECKED.

HALIFAX, June 10.-The Norwegian
barque Meta Marguerite was wrecked on
st. Paurs island the morning of the 5th,
and the captain, first officer, carpenter, two
seamen and boy were drowned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
Nor a sIINsrRoKE-

WASHINGTON, June 0-Secretary Blaine
is confined to his house with rheumatism.
Many of the census clerks are being dis
charged, in the hope that If deficiency
bill be passed by the next congress. an in,
vestigation of former expenditures win be
made
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
LIVERPOOL GUY FAwKEs.

LIVERPOOL, June 10.-An attempt was
made last night to blow up the town hall
in this city, but it only resulted in break
ing the windows in the hall and in the
Browne building on the opposite side OF
the street. 1t is reported that two men
were arrested with quantity of dynamite
and loaded revolver in their possession.
THEY WHERE FRESHMEN.
The persons captured in the attempt to
blow up the Town Hall, have been identi-
fed as two Liverpool Irishmen named
McKevitt and Roberts. Both were well
supplied with money. Documents found
in their possession connecting them with
Fenianism. Roberts has been for some
wears in America
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10

rain in the middle and New England States
for two days. Washouts and detensions
are reported in several places. Dangerous
floods in western Pennsy ylvania, West Vir
ginia and eastern Ohio
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
scALDING STEAM.

PoTTsvILLE, June 10.-Eight or ten men
were badly scalded by terrible boiler ex
plosion in Atkins & Bro s Fishback rolling
mill. Three will die
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
CONTRADICTED.

KEoKUK, June 10.-The statements fur
nished Chicago and St. Louis papers that
Messrs. Sturgis Sons & Cuddy of the Keo-
kuk elevator company, had men arrested
are untrue. No arrests have been made
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
GERMANY

BERLIN, June 10 The Reichstag re-
jected, 153 to 102, the credit demanded by
Bismarck for the establishment of an econ
omic council
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10

The most effieaeious stimulants to excite
the appetite are Angostura Bitters prepar-
ed by Doctor g. B. Seigert & Sons. Be-
ware of counterfeits. Ask your grocer or
druggist for the genuine orticle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
Channel Ice.

Parties wanting ice win be well supple
by leaving their orders at McCabe !
Wheaton's.
5-4d-1 Ina. q. u. LAMBERT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
THE NEW HAMPsHIRE POW

CONCORD, June 10.-The supreme court
thinks the present Legislature should elect
a senator.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
AN FxcrRsInN

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 10.-Presi-
dent Garfield, Admiral Porter and others
left this morning for Annapolis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10

| LADIES who appreciate elegance and pur-
| ity are using Parker's Hair Balsam. 1t is
the best article sold for restoring gray hair
to its original color and beauty.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10

The convention then proceeded to vote
to I'll the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton of Platt. The result of the combined
vote was:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10

Chicago Market.
CHICAGO, June 10.
Wheat-Strouger; 0sn cash; 1901 1oK July;
1 10l401 10A Aug.
Corn-Excited and higher: 43ss cash: 43s Juna :
43X July; 44ss Aug; 44X Sept.
July; % Aug.
Rye-Lower; 02.
Barley-StroDg and higher; 06.
Pork-Firm; 16 05 cash; 16 Is July; 16 25 Aug.
Lard-Firmer; 10 T2h cash; 10 rs July.
Whisky--1 0S.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Reeeipts $4,000; active and frm sc high
er; light 1905 20; good light bacon 5 75fD6 90 ;
mixed packing COOS 95; heavy 9O96 90.
Cattle-Receipts $500; exports 0006 30; good
to choice shipping 1906 CO.; poor to fair; a005
60: wintered Texans 5JG15 so; grass Texans 600
IS; butchers 60G4 go; stackers e005 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
SEVERE STORM.


LITTLE Rock, June 10.-The most de
structive rain storm for years visited thii
city last night about eleven o'clock. From
that hour until three in the morning rain
poured down in torrents, flooding the Gel
lars and lower floors in the principal par
of the CITY. The town branch of the prin
Cipal sewer of the city burst its bounds, IN
ficting great damage. The rain was ac
companied by q severe wind and blew
down trees and houses. The damage viii
amount to several thousand dollars.
STRUCK By LIGHTNING.
BALTIMORE, June 10,-A man named
Harmon and his son were killed by light
ming yesterday afternoon near this city
another had his thigh broken, and severa
others were stunned by the shock. They
were strawberry pickers and had taken ref
uge from the storm in an old building
which was struck
Ihe prisoners will be also charged to-
morrow with completely in the attempt t.
blow up the Central police station of this
city the night of May 9Th
PENNSYLVANIA STORM.
PITTsBURG, June 10.-Heavy continuous
rains Hooded portions of Allehany City,
causing great destruction of property
and suspension of traffic on the railroads
leading thither, with the exception of the
Flttsourg and Fort Wayne and Pennsylva-
ma Central, which are only little behind
ume There are twenty feet of water here
ana both rivers are rising, with prospect
VI ten feet more, which would be the high
est water on record since 1882. 1t is esti-
mated tnat one hundred thousand dollars
"ortn OF lumber have been swept away.
OTHER STORMS.
NEW YORK, June 1O.-There has been
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
FRIENDS ONCE MORE

TUNIs, June 10.-The French Tunisian
treaty has been ratified
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10
THE VOTE FOR SENATOR

on the first ballot stood:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-10

was taken to fill Conkling's vacancy, with
the following result:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-06-29
A Black mailer Arrested

CHICAGO. June 29.-Theodore Lange. young
German, who some time since was reporter
on the Staats Zeltatfg, was yesterday afternoon
arrested on charge OF trying to blackmaii
Mrs. Sophia Schmidt. On May 26th Mrs.
Schmldt,s husband died, leaving various insur-
A few days ago Mrs. Schmidt received letter
signed Z. Lawson. telling her that the writer
was In possession OF evidence of q conspiracy
which through her husbands death was to
secure The IL surance on his life and appointing
neeting to arrange for Its suppression. Mrs
paDy went to keep the appointment. Her cor
respondent was not to be caught but advised
ber by letter that she must meet him alone
Several appointments were made, but not kept
until yesterday, by E. Lawson's direction. she
met her correspondent In the Vienna bakery.
He addresse her by q concerted signal aud
said be was the man who had written the let
ters. On some excuse she asked him to accom-.
papy her home, and Immediately on stepping
into the street he was arrested, and gave his
name as Theodore Lange, and not 4. Lawson,
as the letters were signed.
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LOCAL NEWS.
Dam by the Storm


Further damage by the storm OF Monday
corner 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue is
broken or clogged up. In South Washington
sixty six trees and tree boxes are reported as
bloEen down or otherwise damaged by the
storm. A house was badly shattered by light
Mig corner Sd and streets northeast, and the
foot bridge, corner 18th street and Pennsylya-
nla avenue southeast, is gone. The side OF the
frame house corner OF I'd street and Virginia
avenue southeast. was Knocked out by light
ming and an old gentleman named NaQle and
two Of his children were Injured by the shock,
A large stable In the alley between 18th and
18th and n and o streets was unroofed; also
the residence OF Mr.. Chas. Ebert, on Massachu-
setts avenue. near goth street. and the resi-
dence OF Mr. Lamont on Sherman street A
cupoIa on the unfinished residence of Mr.. Otis
Bigelow, near the P street circle, was demoi-
1shed.
1t has been ascertained that aside from the
larger buildings damaged By the storm, not
less than 200 houses were unroofed or partially
SO In this city, and about ]. 800 trees and boxes
loss is yariously estimated from slo0, 600 TO
$3.50 COO.
TEE GRAND JURY ASKED TO INptcT THE NITRO
POLITAN CHURCH SPIRE.
Mr.. G. Churchman. foreman OF the grand
jury today forwarded to the District Commls-
sioners communication from c. Ingle, request
Ing the grand jury to present as nuisance the
spire Of the Metropolitan Methodist church
edtdce, situated at the southwest corner OF the
intersection OF C street north and AZ street
west, in this city. The spire was sprung by
the late storm and has settled appreclably out
restoration is not to be thought OF; that has
been well tried already. Mr.. Ingle states that
tin roof and other heavy missiles from houses
On the north side OF C street and from the City
Han struck against this steeple during the
storm, thus rendering It weak ana very dan.
geTCus Ia times OF heavy wind.
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The SchuetZenfest.

CORONATION OF THE SHOOTING KING.
The festivities attending the coronation OF
the Schuetzen King took place last evening at
the SchuetZen Park. Mr.. Peter Dill, who was
king In 1865, won the crown again, having made
6S out OF possible IS. Mr.. Edw. Abner, the
retiring king, won the second prize, q gold
medal The coronation ceremony took place
on the balcony, Mr.. Simon Wolf presiding
Afterwards the kings banquet was held In the
graEd hall T0aStS were responded to by Gen.
Sherman, by the new king, by Peter Dill, s.
Wolf, Chas. Ebel, Mr.. Elmer, Col Geo. B. Cork
hill, and Messrs. Barrett aHd Habercorn.
In the prize shooting Mr.. E. Kramer, of Balti-
more, scored the most bull's-eyes, Messrs Ha-
gan and Wander Horst following. In the ladies'
prize shooting the following were the winners:
First. Mrs Jacob Horner: second, Mrs. c.
Xancer; third. Mrs William Fendner; fourth,
MTe. W. Behrens; NTH, Mrs. Charles Meyer.
The bowling prizes were awarded to Charles
ScbletZberger, 81. HOgelman, both OF Baltimore;
r. Anfanthie, II. Wander Horst. George Seuf-
ferle, w. S. Seufferle. a. Ebert and b. Nickel Ia
the prize for the most ten-etrtkes.