The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-02-03

my And VIII he brought here for trial,
MonlI,fi February g,--'l'he sale II the
Alabama aud Chattanooga railroad
VIA postponed lo'day Wy ihe special
master commissioners, until lhesecond
Monday the sthl IN Mhch next.
Strangers Waiting Mobile to witness
the Mardl Gras fesliylilea will he
handsomely entertained by The citi'
zens generally The day and night
parade canbUi 10 eEcelled anywhere,
All railroads Will Issuehalfrale tickets.
CHICAGO February ga match
game NJ billiards WIS played saturday
night between a. T. Rudolph ond Geo,
elospon, 900 points up, Rudolph giving
klosson 70 In the game, slosson won
In the forly.second Inning, Score,
with gin, 900 10 Rudolph'S ii6, Win.
ner'u average, ~ largest runs, slos-
son, lsl, "a, II aud dsi Rudolph 70, 65,
IL aud ". ffHI
WASHINGTON, February 2,--ln the
house to-day, after M exciting debate,
Ia which the speaker took part IN q
member Of the house, u new rule was
adopted by vote Of one hundred and
seventy.one 10 elghly.hye which
forblds dIlaIory motions on any ques-
ton, except propositions TO approprl-
ate money, credit or other property Of
the United States, but provides TINT
the previous question shall not be
seconded on the first day.
Mcssrs, Randall, of Pennsylvania,
aud Cox, of New York, resigned M
members of the committee on rules,
In executive session to-day, the sem
ate confirmed the following nomlun-
ton; Orlando II. Brewster surveyor
general Of Louisiana There were no
other nominations or combinations
affecting the south.
Logan from the committee on mill
tary affairs, reported back Mr.. Clay
toms bill TO protect each state In the
union against invasion, and for other
purposes, and moved that II boreferred
to the committee on the judiciary.
Wright, OF Iowa, from the commit
tee on civil service, retreDchmcnt on
reform, reported favorably on the bill
to provide for the reduction Of sala-
ries from the time therein named.
He also gave notice that he would
call up the bin and urge It's passage at
the earliest opportunity.
Mr.. Fepton, of New York, from the
committee on llnance, reported unia-
vorably on various resolutions OF the
North Carolina legislature, for the re.
peal or modification of the Internal
revenue laws, and In favor Of the re-
peal of the tax on tobacco, and infavor
of. refunding the direct taxes levied
and collected upon lands in that state
in 1855.
Mr.. Sargent, of California, who had
obtained the floor to speak on Louisi-
ana, was taken suddenly sick and
could not proceed to-day.
Mr.. sherman, of Ohio, submitted a
resolution instructing the judiciary
committee to inquire and report
whether there is now in force any act
of legislation under which the authori'
ties of the district of Columbia are EN-.
powered to prosecute and suppress no.
torious gambling establishments, and
if there is not such legislation, to re-
port bill to confer such powers.
In presenting the resolution, Mr.
Sherman said he knew nothing of this
matter, but from what he had seen In
the newspapers there existed estab
lishments in the city which were
public scandal and in violation OF the
laws of any state.
Mr.. Window, Of Minnesota, pre-
scented a preamble and resolution
agreed upon by the caucus yesterday
instructing the committee on com
merce to insist on river and harbor ap
preparations, but such sums as in thei
Judgment can be judiciously ano
economically expended during tn
next fiscal year upon improvements.
He gave notice that at an early day h'
would ask the indulgence of the senat,
to consider the same, and to submit
some remarks thereon.
Mr.. Norwood, of Georgia, presented
a memorial of the citizens of Charles
ton, South Carolina, in favor of tn
Incorporation of the Eastern and West
ern Transportation company.
Mr.. Alcorn of Mississippi called VI
his resolution requesting the attorney
general to furnish reports of Clinton
Rice, relative to charges against tn
United States attorney and Unite
States marshal for the southern dis
trict of Mississippi.
The house bill to authorize the Sen
A
eca gangs of New York Indians t
lease lease lands within the Catarau
gus aud Allegheny reservations an
to confirm existing leases. was discus
sed the balance of the day and passet
KANSAS CITY, February lit is RI
mored to-day, as coming from mem
her of the family, that the James boy
were at home Monday night, whe
the attack was made, and their friend
visited them to have good time wit
them during their visit. They were to
much for the detectives, and dro'
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