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The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-06-04

PAINFUL Aoo1DENr.-On Tuesday while
Jacob Gels, hostler at s. Ethen's hotel,
Cold Spring, was in the stable attending
to horse belonging to W. A. Gates, of
this city, the animal kicked him on tho
forehead, crushing in part Of the skull
above and between the eyes. A couple Of
surgeons from this city operated on him
yesterday, removing a square inch Of
bone, cutting through both plates of the
skull. The man has been doing we'll since
then.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-06-04

gives this item: "Hon. J. P. Farley, Re-
ceiver Of the st. Paul & Pacific branch
lines, arrived in the city last evening. He
informs Us that he shall await the results
Of the action upon the claims filed against
the road, and also the action of Congress
in extending the time for the completion of
the road, before commencing operations"
"A number Of river drivers in town on
Sabbath became quite noisy, and in the
evening Policeman Marthaler arrested
one, Angus McMullen, who was drunk and
specially troublesome. He was released
on promise Of better behavior but was
arrested again in few hours drunken and
noisier than before. In tho morning JUS
tice Barnes fined him IS and costs.
On Meaday, . party Of immigrants
consisting Of two or three families. provid-
ed with couple Of covered wagons and
driving with them . fne herd Of cattle.
passed through the city, On route to the
Red River Of tho North. The immigrants
we're from Houston County, this ststs.-
Rochester Post.
Northern Minnesota is tho Garden of the
State, and is attracting the great body Of
the immigration.
Madame Whites millinery store has
been closed by her creditors, Of whom there
are several if not more.
We have since learned that Madame
White made an assignment to Mr.. Open
heimer, Of st. Paul, and that Mr.. O. has
sold the stock to Mr.. H. Ottensmeyer. OF
this city. The creditors will realize about
twenty-five cents on the dollar of their
claims.
Mr.. Ottensmeyer has just purchased q
large stock Of new goods and added to the
assortment slrsady on hand, and will sell
oil at very low prices. Ladies wanting
bargains should call at once. Mr.. o. e.
poets irst-olsss milliner from Chicago in
fe" days to take charge Of the millinery
department.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-06-04

r. N. RUSSELL.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-06-04

$l0h $40 :: ::;s FL: 8: !: r.:
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-06-04

RIBS BRoKEN.-Yesterday morning Moo
las Moss, of St. Wendeln, while working
at the cornice Of q house, stepped on the
end of board Of the scaffold on which he
was standing, which gave way, and he fell
on to pile of stones, striking on the way
CROSS piece Of the scaffolding. Two ribs
on his right side were broken, and he was
bruised somewhat. but is getting along
we'll.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-06-04
COMING TO MINNESOTA IN 1850.

What cold Isettler'' saw At Gelena.
Prairie du Chton, W1nona, and st.
Paul.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-06-04

CROoUET AND Ice CREAM.-Thela ladies of
the Presbyterian church will give croquet
party on Friday afternoon, June 18th, be-
ginning at 6ve O'Clock. The croquet sets
will be on the green adjoining the church,
and ice-cream and cake will be served in
the lecture room. All are inyiteu.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-06-04
REFRIGERATION AOCEpTE n.

". ". OONAAO,
Acting Commissioner.
In order that he might be at liberty to
attend to cases coming before the June
term of the District Court, MIR. Gordon
had requested that his resignation take
effect on the 3lst day of May, but he is re-
qured by the Department to remain until
his successor shall been appointed and
qualified.
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-Applss 1t Russsll's.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-06-04
ROLL OF HONOR.

We have been furnished by Prof. Haines,
Principal ofthe Union School, with tho
following copy of the Roll of Honor for
May
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-06-04
AAhKET8.

Sr. CLOUD, June 4, 1874:
Wheat remsins at tho following elevator
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TAxEs.-The amount Of money taken in
at the County Treasurer's Office for taxes
during the last days Of May was enormous.
Auditor Vossberg informs US that the June
settlement this year will show between
$4,000 and $50, oo0to have been collected,
against $4,000 last June. From March
until June, 3O7 redemption certificates
were issued for delinquent taxes paid
Payments of taxes are still being made,
but in all cases the ten per cent. penalty
is added. These large receipts must have
the effect Of lowering the rate of taxation
very materially next year.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-06-04

Mr.. John Elmer, brother Of the Rev.
O. Fl. Elmer, who is we'll known in this
vicinity, disappeared from Moerhead on
last Wednesday morning, and it is feared
that he has committed suicide. His re-
volver and pair Of linen cuffs belonging
to him were found on the river bank,
and afterwards his hat was discovered
floating on the stream. He has been in
poor health and subject to attacks of nerv-
GUS prostration. The body was found on
Monday, thirty five miles below Moorhead.
The deceased was twonty -six years of age,
unmarried and came from Chester New
York,
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-06-04
.Millet and clover seed at

Russ1I1's.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-06-04

The Sank Centre Herald tells of the
narrow escape of Henry and Peter Ley, of
that place, and Theodore simons, of Mil
lersville, Douglas county, who were in a
barn working with sick horse, when bolt
of lightning struck the horse dead and
knocked the three men senseless. Each of
them was scorched from the shoulder to the
foot, leaving charred strip down the side
of the body and leg, and each had one
boot bursted off where the current left him.
Although their injuries are severe, they
will ell probably recover
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-06-04

sent from home for some time, returned o,
Tuesday.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-26


The frequent accounts which we have
lately received about cases of hydrophobia
and OF the manner in which the unfortunate
victims have been made rabid, admonish
us Of the necessity Of dong a duty which
may result in some good. At least it is ear
nestly hoped that such warning may not be
in vain. Little pet lapdogs, such as too
many ladies love 20 have about them, have,
in some cases, been the instruments which
have inflicted the terrible disease of hydro
phobia. They become rabid without the
owners knowing any Of the facts, until an,
an unexpected bite causes alarm inEestiga-
ton follows, but it is too late. The poor
victim under the dread of that most heart
rending disease, awaits daily the develop
ment Of the fatal results. The poison works
slowly but surely: At last, with cry Of
anguish, the poor doomed creature starts
up with blood on fire, eyes red and
dilaCed, cheeks flushed and burning, hands
and teeth clenched, ready TO tear and man
gle the nearest and dearest objects, yet con-
hcl013 anu uc1llAAB ltclA " ASSp o~oy
This custom Of keeping little pet dogs
should be frowned down. Ladies can get
much nicer and more appropriate pets.
Dogs are filthy animals, and g lady should
keep them out Of her lap always. It looks
90 much out Of place, 50 unnatural 10 see
nice looking lady carrying q pet dog in her
arms or taking one up in her lapl VIII the
ladies continue 10 run the risk Of going
mad, simply Tor the unnatural and foolish
custom Of having such useless, troublesome,
little cTeaturesl There Is law Of nature
which should control rs in TIE management
Of animals ana birds. Let human beings,
and above all, the ladies-th1 Women
Gods last, best gift 70 man--sslect suitable
companions and pets, and thus avoid the
sad consequences which We have described.
Keep then away; keep them IN the yard--
anywhere except IN the lap.
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IooENIs1cATEn-I =
eeeIeEl.al ana AErlsaIlaral sarvey.


I have recently appointed Professor Cou-
sins, chemist Of the survey. Prof O. is
graduate Of the Virginia Military Institute
e Lexington, in that State. At this ipsti-
tuition, particular attention is given to the
natural sciences especially geology and
mineralogy. Chemistry, in It's various APP
plication 20 the arts and sciences, Is care
fully taught. After graduating here, Prof
o. Joined the school Of mines and applied
chemistry, branch Of that military insti-
tute, where he spent two years IN the labra-
tory IN daily practice Of the different meth
DDS Of chemical analysis, in which the enaly
sis Of the different minerals formed aeon
spicuous part Afterwards he was an assis-
tant professor at the Lee Washington Col
lege, under Gen. Lee, but left for the more
lucrative place of an engineer OF a railroad
company. Prof. @. has the best Of testi-
monials from his teachers and associate pro-
fessors in Virginia, of which State he is a
native I have given these details, because
much Of the success Of the survey depends
on the chemist, and It is well for the people
70 know that We now have reliable man
for that position.
q, Prof. Richard Burleson, teacher OF gool-
ogy and natural science In the university of
Waco, is the tisrt assistant geologist. Prof
B. has taught geology and other branches
Of natural science about eighteen years in
some Of the frst collegiate institutions Of the
State. From a long acquaintance, and Also
from an experience of several dayswith him
among hills and rocks, and also IN the
cabinet, ! know that he is well qualified
for the place Of Assistant State Geologist.
Mr. Charles d. Hall, is an assistant in the
archaeological department and also IN the
held work Of the survey. he is a graduate
of one Of the FIRST polytechnic schools in
Germany, where mining and geology are
spocialties He Is son Of Prof. James
Han, the well-known .paleontologist Of
New York who is one Of the leading
geologists of America. His father informs
me BY a1etter lately received, that II wish
he win spend portion Of each winter
season in Texas, and there assist in the
work Of the survey, and / have acceded TO
his proposal. 800
As soon as the Legislature win provide
the means we will take the Geld TO prose
cute the work Of survey. aen
Il may be proper to State that Governor
Coke has not exercised the least influence
In the appointment OF either the assistant
geologist or chemist thus giving the
entire responsibility to nae.
S.lB. BUCKLEY, State Geologist.
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STATE GEOLOGIsT-sURYRYs, ETC.


We call particular attention to the COM
munication of Prof. s. B. Buckley, State
Geologist. It will be seen that he has ap-
pointed competent assistants, such as viii
give entire satisfaction, and be able to pros
ecute all surveys in scientific manner. So
soon as the Legislature shall make the ne
cessary appropriation, Prof. Buckley pro
poses to take the field with his assistants.
The members of the Legislature win, there
fore, see to it that no hindrance be permit
ted to reniaininths way of 50 great work.
or all the duties which they have to per
form, none is more imperatively demanded
than an appropriation to enable the State
Geologist TO prosecute his work The State
is rich in minerals; and proper and thorough.
surveys are necessary to locate the iron, cop
per- lead, coal, gold, silver, slate, marble,
granite, etc. The wealth, which win be.
added to the State by such locations
and fun reports of the same, can
not be computed. Not only directly
but indirectly win the golden stream flow
in mining companies viii reformed who
will bring in a large amount of money to
carry on their business; lands win be en-
hanced in value and sold to settlers and
others. Immigration win be stimulated,
and many persons induced to come snd set
tie in Texas, who otherwise would not do
so. The love Of mining has got to be al
most mania with thousands. So much
wealth has been accumulated in short
time in this way that the ears of the peo-
pie are open to the announcement Of the dis
coyery Of minerals, and a rush is generally
the result. But Prof. Buckley does not
propose to get up any sensational reports
about the precious metals, such as gold and
silver for, although he may believe Mat
they exist in the State, stillhe is Of opinion
that too much time and money have been
spent in the vain hope Of finding rich
deposits Of these metals. he looks
more to the useful metals for fur
nishing employment 70 pany and there
By enriching the State. No time is to
De lost in-the prosecution Of geological sur
.veys. The richest deposits Of the useful
metals lie buried beneath the soil q Texas
and await the touch Of the wand Of the
geologist to point them out and cause the
leads where they lie to disgorge their treas
ures. Villages. towns and cities may be
built up IN and around the mining regions
where nature now, in All her primitive love
liness sits mistress Of the scenes Science
and facts warrant the CONCLUSION arrived at.
And be Who would dispute then must have
been iniulging in one Of Rip Van Winkle's
maps.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-26

Coz. Fl. MCKAY, Of Marshall, has been
here since directly after the opening OF che
present session Of the Legislature, q most
active worker in the Interests Of the people
Of his section. We understand that at =
bar meeting Of the Sixth Judicial District,
at Tyler. last December, he was designated
As proper man to come to Austin and .su-
perinteDd the address case against Judge
Williamson Of that district. Beng a very
important witness in the case, he aid not
appear as counsel upon the trial, but faith
ful to the trust reposed in him, he vasinstEu-
mental in securing upon the case, besides
the able counsel from Marshall and Jeffsr-
son, F. B. Sexton and h. P. Nabry,
the services Of one Of the most talented
members Of the Austin bar, VIM II.
Walton, that gentleman, who like many
other Austinians, has 50 often thrown BIS
time and ability into the balance in favor Of
bringing about good government and
freedom from political tyranny. Major
Walton's speech upon the trial is university
spoken Of as . mastery eiIort. We fsei
jnufly proud Of him and his on repeated dus-
tinguahed services.
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w. B. EDMUEDs presented 70 us, speci-
men broom, Of his manufacture, made IA
Lamar county. We have tWOor three times
before alluded to his brooms, which are
better than any we get elsewhere. Put up
as well, and By the same machinery As the
brooms manufactured in the north, but the
broom straw tougher than that Of those we
import. Mr.. Edmnnds says he Is able 70
keep three to four hands ct work, and feels
encouraged BY an increasing demand. He
delivers bis very best bro0ms, at any lochli-
ty, at &3. 90 per dozen, and bis next at e8. rs.
Encourage home industry.
We clip the above from the Clarksville
Standard and are glad to note the fact.
When the men who have means or who
have the brain to know that diversified Ia
Dor win pay better than planting AL cotton,
turn their attention 70 manufacture mo1ey
win be plenty in the State, and the CRY Of
hard times wiz cease. Our merchants
ought to order their brooms from IL. Ia
munds's manufsctory, and thus encouraes
others to do likewise. Build up the manu-
factories.
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CITr ExPKNsEs X $50.

The police, at the above time, received
$40 in specie cash per month, and were
allowed the fees they could make, which
really made their pay much greater than
now, with city scrip at heavy discount.
The fee system, in fact, is gOOd, when
proper men are in control, and we think
that smaller police force, actuated by such
promises, would be far more effective.
Eight police at such rates would cost $3.50,
and their activity, under the management Of
good city officers, would bring more money
to the Mayors Office. The present force
costs $40, 500. Retrenchment is demanded,
and the people Of Austin wish TO see expen-
ditures reduced to at least such as. they
were under the military government after
the war. a,assf 4
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Showing that in this short time she debt
has increased, above interest running upon
q large amount at the same time, over eleven
thousand dollars. 8
with this view Of the case, the financial
world must certainly look upon Us as spend
thrifts, unless provision IS at once made to
meet all the claims against the city. How
this Is to be done We cannot ten. II bonds
can be sold At reasonable rates, It should be
done, and Il would be Well enough to try,
but II the feelings % the people are against
increasing the debt Of theciiy, thea the only
alternative Is taxation, and that il s0ficient
Quantity 70 meet the demand. The case Is
before our people. They must for their
honorprovide, h byone means or another, for
the settlement Of the city debt and its cur
rsnf expenses. Austin is tla capital, too. Of
great state, and many improvements are
dsnanded of her. Let her people, while
thsy see the necessity, operate for these
ends and act Vith iudgment Bezidez, let
thsrp benz mors nppeals 10 TIE Legislature.
II TIE board and citizens win consult. We
hsse No doubt . god adiu1iment eAn Be
made sboei nny diGerunce,. and wewin Be
aayea fhs huniliation of ho,no dilnlnaona
viewed BY friends in other parts 81 the
state.
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Total eetlmateQ expenditures
From the above figures, it will be seen
that the estimated expenditures for this
year are $11, ,7O3 in excess of receipts for
the same length of time, and in view of this
fact, we think it not only advisable, but
the duty Of the board of aldermen to at
once commence the reduction of expendi-
lures. II not sinecures, there are at least
parties employed in the administration Of
the city government, whose services can
under the circumstances be dispensed with.
Not only this, but there are certain other
expenditures, which the city can do with
out, or at least have them converted to
more necessary purposes, while there
should be much larger receipts from several
sources. t
It seems to us the offices of city
clerk, assistant marshal, and the
very large expenditure in. favor of the
treasurer for handling the funds might be
dispensed with. We presume that. .respon-
sible men could be found who would take
care of the money at at least one,half of the
amount now paid The idea of paying
$3.50 on the SUM of $50, 500 to officers is a
little too much to contemplate. Retrench-
ment to the eamouut of three or four thousand
dollars should be effected on the abolition of
certain officers. and reduction in the pay to
Others. Another point that all are COM
PEELED to observe is the very small
estimate for receipts through the
Mayors Office. Everybody knows the
revenue from tins source alone should
amount to at least $4,000, and when it falls
to $500, it arises, as we conceive, from
nothing more nor less than ineficiency in
bringing offenders to justice. There are
other estimates for expenditures which
should be reduced, and we think reduc-
ton could be made sufficient to cancel the
excess oyer receipts, provided the CORE
spending effort was made to increase re-
ceipts s
By reference to the estimates for expendi-
lures, interest and sinking fund, win be
required for a bonded debt of $50, 900.
Besides this there are over SIC, 900 debt in
floating warrants and Others hypothecated
for money borrowed, together with the
interest due on the same. From these facts
it appears that prior to the assessment of
the late tax, the city indebtedness was
almost equal to the entire yearly revenue.
From the following statement it win be
seen how the debt has been growing for the
last four months:
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We have been the means Of bringing out
good deal Of discusziou in regard 70 the
condition Of the city inancea ana the re-
ceipts and expenditure Of the city govern
menk fit continues We win, after awhile,
have sufficient light thrown upon the matter
to give our citizens some degree Of salts
faction. We have two or three communi-
cations in hand upon the subject which we
win attempt 70 place before the public in
due time. One Of these comes with some
facts and figures which We are requested to
publish to give compafison befween skla-
ries of officers now and at former day.
Under the Davis rule the salaries Of all
officers and the cost Of everything were
greatly advanced, and We are sorry 70 say
that 50 far the disposition 10 make q core
spending reduction hes not been shown.
This is what the people want They are
willing to pay Cor improvements, but they
dislike 10 see sinecuros hanging about the
administration, and the price Of everything
and of all klndsof service advanced. They
want retrenchment to such an extent Is to
compare with expenses before the Davis nd
ministration. With this improvement they
viii be ready and perfectly willing to put
their hands into their pockets, and pay lib
orally for all kinds Of measures to beaufify
and improve our city. The figures referred
to above apply to the fiscal year ending the
twenty-ninth day Of October, 1870, and
they win do to reflect upon.
BY comparing them with the figures
given the other day, it win be seen that we
are still moving on in the matter Of expehse
as instituted under Davis and Glenn.
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OK Representative Doctor Frank
nainey, isone q tie hnflest working flem-
hers 81 the Houee. he seems % been moro
working commitfees thar, We imaefned.
oas membcr could attend q. and. we pre-
sarae. since tie death of Ain coiIeseu the
ianented John Z 6nilh. bis Iab6rs have
increased. We rerrrcf that his - ooiinsn1ent
- eupeuntcndcnf el the nhnd Aerinm
win after tie pF cnf sc1aicn. deurivs hie
constituents 81 li efficient service s. &c
Ief1IafuFe AZ ibe same ne We ID not
dr1bt tha1 Sc win prove IS faiihfl tia
fischargs cf the duties of bi new clIe1. A.
a. eha FIont one he 4 ~ nafnte S.,d
edncalIcn 'euipenlly quaisdod lor tie o||Iee
and he rppoiniment Is another m tb 81
lhe eEesllent j1dgmlul thoNn ~ f,6Ss.,,.
q Coke n lis epIoinfra q. ~ q.,ls
H.raid.
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Houston on the first sleeping car which ran
through from Galveston 20 st. Louis. It may
be safely said that the Houston and Texas
Central Railroad is the enterprise Of Texas,
with over 500 miles Of railroad on its main
line and branches, penetrating the best pOr-
tiOnsof the State. Its value IN the State is
hard 20 estimate. And We must say that
notwithstanding many denOunce It's man
agement, we have found its officers gentle
men and Obliglng, and disposed to do jus
tice by ALL
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THE STATE ". J. B. WILLIAMSON -,AD-
DREss.-The Senate and House, in joint
session, yesterday and the day before, were
engaged in listening to the argument Of
counsel in the above stated case. We are
informed that the speeches Of some Of the
gentlemen were very fine efforts Of forensic
eloquence, particularly those Of J. W..
Robertson, Esq, Messrs. Turner q sexton,
and Major Walton. The vote in the Senate
was, for removal twenty-five, and four
against. In the House, slxty-nine for and
eleven against.
The counsel in the williamson case was
made up of the following gentlemen: For
the prosecution-H. P. Mabry Of Jefferson,
F. B. Sexton Of Marshall. and VIM. M
Walton of Austin; for the defense-J. ".
Robertson OF Austin, G. B. Lipscomb and
James Turner Of Marshall. The argument
lasted two days and developed marked abil-
ity on the part Of all engaged IN il.