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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-09-11
The Nightmare OF War.

AS WE formed in line with the cool,
green woods at our backs the birds
were singing. the butterflies fluttering
ABOUT on erratic wing, and COW stood
under a tree to our right and laZily
chewed her cud and switched away the
flies.
Ii was midsummer, and the scene
was SO quiet and peaceful that our
eyes would have grown sleepy had we
not known that ten minutes more was
to change it into a raging hell. In the
woods behind us we could hear the
tramp of regiments and brigades-in
the forest across the peaceful meadow
regiments and brigades of the enemy
were coming into position. One could
have crossed the meadow and scarcely
notice any of the preparations for the
bloody struggle ready to begin.
Now came that dreadful silence which
always falls upon an army just before
the flame of destruction is lighted. 1t
is this silence that makes men turn pale
and tremble. If it lasts only five min
utes il seems a whole day. There is no
loud talk-no words of Jest. The most
reckless man feels the weight of that
ominous silence. If the line is to be
dressed the order is given in low
voice. and the men step softly. The
horses feel the oppression as well as
the men. Some Move uneasily about.
Others stand perfectly quiet. ears point
ed forward and eyes searching the
woods beyond.
Crash! Bangl Roarr'
The opening of the battle comes as
suddenly as a thunder-clap, and there
is a movement Of relief up and down
the lines. The spell is broken in an in
slant. and men and horses are anxious
TO move. The songs of birds are re-
placed by the roar of guns. the sleepy
haze in the air gives way to a cloud of
smoke, and peace stands aghast as the
murderous shells strike in solid lines
and scatter men or fragments of men
over the grass and even among the
limbs of the trees.
We are ready to move. but we stand
rs if on parade. The brigade to the
left swings out and the one TO the right
is slowly hidden by the smoke. Bullets
are singing over our heads and throw
ing up the dirt in front but we are held
there until the curses of the men be-
come loud and deep.
All of sudden the roar is increased
The enemy has planteda battery on
hill to our left. and is plunging shot and
shell into the flank OF all the troops on
our right. Down our front sweeps an
avalanche OF destruction, clearing our
own lines, and SCATTERING Others be-
yond.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-09-11

AT Bay City, Mich, Officer Hem
streets little one-year-old daughter
took all the .'tick" out of her mothers
gold watch. She mistook it for a
snake, the chain being attached, and
pounded the snakes head till she
killed it.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-09-11
Double and Twisted.

A LAuGHABLE circumstance once
took place upon trial in Lancashire,
where the Rev. Mr.. Wood was exam
ined as witness. Upon giving his
name. Ottiwell Wood, the Judge add
dressing the reverend person, said:
Pray, Mr.. Wood, how do you spell
your name?" The old gentleman re-
piled:
40 double T,
double U,
+ double l.,
Double u,
Double q, D."
Upon which the astonished lawyer
laid down his pen, saying it was the
most extraordinary name he had ever
met in his life. and after two or three
attempts, declared he was unable to
record it. The court was convulsed
with laughter.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-09-11

No SLoUCH-A tall hat.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-06-07
THE BALLOTS.

Grant, 304; Blaine, 2B4; Sherman, 93;
Edmunds, "a; Window, 10; Washburne,
SECOND BALLOT.
Grant, 3O5; Blaine, 282; Sherman, "a;
Washburne, %; Window, 10; Edmunds,
80; Garfield, l.
SECOND BALLOT IN DETAIL.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-06-07

The third, fourth, fifth and sixth bal
lots were the same as the second.
SEVENTH BALLOT.
Grant, 305; Blaine, 281; Sherman, 81;
Edmunds, 80; Window, 10; Washburne,
81; Garfield, 2.
EIGHTH BALLOT.
Grant, 306; Blaine, 2s4; Sherman, 81;
Edmunds, 81; Window, 10; Washburne,
80; Garfield, l.
NINTH BALLOT.
Grant, 3O5; Blaine, 2S2; Sherman, 80:
Edmunds, 81; Window, 10: Garfield, l.
Washbune, 80.
ELEVENTH BALLOT.
Grant, 304; Blaine, 281; Sherman, 92
Edmnnds, 81; Window, 10; Washburne
80; Garfield, 2; Hayes, 1.
TWELFTH BALLOT.
Grant, 305; Blaine, 2S3; Sherman, SO
Edmund. 81 Window, 10; Washburne
80; Garfield, l; Hayes, l.
A motion to adjourn till 5p. IN. wa
lost.
THIRTEENTH BALLOT.
Blaine has gained one in Texas an,
two in Virginia.
Hi'iie, cuc, 11iu1Ac, .Ncc, IoueIlilail, oJ
Edmmds, 81; Washburne, 80; Window
10; Hays, 1; McCreary, 1.
| FOURTEENTH BALLoY
Grant, 305; Blaine, 2S9; Edmunds, 81
Window, 10; Washburne, So.
SIXTEENTH BALLOT.
Grant, BOG; Blaine, 293; Sherman, s5
Edmunds, 81; Window, 10; Washburne
36.
A delegate from Wisconsin moved al
adjournment till 5p. m. Lost.
On the sixteenth ballot Blaine gain.
one from Alabama, one from Texas anG
one from Virginia.
SEVENTEENTH BALLOT.
Grant, 3O3: Blaine, 2S4; Sherman, 90
Edmunds, 81; Window, 10; Washburne
"a; Davis, l.
On this ballot Alabama cast two vote
for Blaine.
EIGHTEENTH BALLOT.
Grant, 305; Blaine, 2S3; Sherman, 90
Edmunds, 81; Window, 10; Washburne
35.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-06-07

of the national committee, Hale, of
Maine, moved that the roll of states be
called for the presentation of candidates
for nomination by the convention.
Being debated, Hale's motion passed
and the roll of states was called. When
Michigan was reached, Joy, of Michi-
gan, took the platform to nominate
Blaine there was great applause
and continuing for some time,
many of the delegates rising to their
feet and swinging their hats and hand
kerchiefs. At the end of joys remarks
there was great cheering, which lasted
ten minutes, and Frank Pixley arose to
second the nomination. Mr.. Frye, of
Maine, followed and made an electric
speech, which was loudly cheered.
Mr.. Drake, OF Minnesota, is now pre-
senting the name of Mr.. Window, whose
name is received with cheers.
When New York was reached,
Conkling took the platform to nominate
Grant and received tremendous ova-
ton; many Of. the delegates and audi
ence rising to their feet. When Gonk-
ling mentioned Grants name it was
loudly cheered, which was taken up
again and again. He said Grant is the
most illustrious man living and would
carry. many states north and south.
Conkling finished at 9:45 p. NJ, when
there was loud and prolonged applause
for Grant. The cheering for
Grant at the end of Conkling's
speech continued nearly half an hour.
When Ohio was called, Garfield took
the platform to nominate Sherman, and
was, as well us the others, cheered for
some time. At the end Of Garfeld's
speech more cheering was indulged in
and continued for some time.
1t is now thought ballot will be
reached by 11:30.
Mr.. Billings, of Vermont is now speak
ing in favor of the nomination Of Ed
munds. Edmunds' name elected much
applause.
Cassidy, of Wisconsin, is now present.
ing the name of Washburne. WASH
burne's name is received with consider
able applause. Cassidy said that the
two best men were Washburne and Ed
munds.
Brandage, OF Connecticut, seconding
the nomination'of Washburne said this
is the last speech.
1t is now II :3S p. m., and it is doubtful
if a ballot is taken tonight.
Brandage finished at II :48 p. m.
IL: 80 p. ma delegate moves to ad-
jolrn. Great confusion.
The convention adjourned till 10 a. IN.
Monday.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-06-07
BULLETINS.

10a. m.-The convention is assemb-
ling. An immense audience present
Weather clear. Result of balloting will
be promptly forwarded.
1925 a. m.-Garfield Just entered the
hall, and was received with prolonged
applause.
1895 a. m.-Conkling Just entered the
hall-great cheering.
I0:4s-The convention is now being
called to order.
10A5-Two clauses in the platform
having been misrepresentedi i'll Saturdays
reading are being read now.
At 1850, on motion of Mr.. Hale, ol
Maine, the conventinn proceeded to bal
lot for q candidate for president.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-17
A MOnstrOsity at Waco.
Special to the Herald.

special 10 the Herald.
Waco, Aug. 16.-Lottie Campbell, col
ored, twenty-one years old, yesterday gave
birth to monstrosity. 1t had the face of a
child, but q nose that had no bone or bridge
and only one nostril, smfll round hole
looking outward instead Of downward, ss in
the natural organ. The hair began al the
eyebrows and covered the entire head was
very long, straight and thick, resembling a
Newfoundland pup. The jaws we're also
covered with long hair an flesh, and hung
down..like dogs upper. lip. The spinal
column wss covered with very thick hair and
was pasted like on a fat dogs back The
collar bone and the chest were also covered
With hair Of astonishing growth for an infant.
The child is the offspring of the girls own
father 1t is clear case of incest as she
states. She is a brutal, unintelligent looking
being. The child, at the proper time,
weighed five pounds, and lived four hours.
The brutal father is in another county and
has not been arrested.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-17
Mnitcrs nj Marshall.

Special to the Herald,
Marshall, Aug, 15.-Thc returns Of the
Democratic primary election held in this
county yesterday are all in except from one
precinct. The result nominated William
Stedman for senator; w. I. Scott for repre-
sentative; r. Perry for Sheriff; T. S. Keller
for county judge Chesley Adams for county
attorney; N. A. Seavesy for collector; w. P.
Love for treasurer; j. d. Rudd for assessor;
J. P. Afford for county clerk; F. Woodall
for district clerk; j. NJ. Case for justice, and
G. W. Munder for constable for this, the
third precinct.
The tri-state colored Baptist association
was ably addressed to-day by Elder Nor
ston, of st. Louis, and was attended, it is
said, by the largest concourse of colored
people ever assembled before in eastern
Texas. Three trains brought in hundreds
from northeast Texas and Arkansas, besides
the regular train from Shreveport. A special
train of eleven coaches brought nearly a
thousand more from Louisiana.
LATER.-Complete returns from all the
precincts show the result of the Democratic
primaries to be as reported in Yesterdays
dispatch from this place, except for senator
r. j.. Hightower is nominated instead of
William Stedman, and Thomas j. Whaley
instead of Amory Il. Starr for county COM
missioner for the third precinct. The Repub-
licans have made no nominations and have
but few candidates sspiring thus to NOM
nation
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-17
An Outrage by O,sull,vau


Baltimore, Nd, Aug. 16.-James O'Sulli.
van, said to be superintendent and general
agent OF the New York Funding asylum, was
arrested in this city a few days ago, charged
with having committed felonious assault on
julia Felix, aged years, formerly an in
mate of the Funding asylum. 1t appears
fro1 the statement of the little Girl that
ABOUT two years ago she was sent from tho
asylum in charge Of 0'Sullivan to Abbotts-
town, Penn.,. where she had been provided
win home in the family Of
Mr.. Felix, a farmar
residing near Abbottstown. Her eves hs-
coming affected, Mr.. Felix asked that the
girl DO taken back TO the asylum to have her
eyes treated. O'Sullivan was sent from Naw
York to carry tho girl back to the ASYLUM.
Instead OF doing this he brought her 10 Raj
timore, having remained all night at hotel
in Hanover, Pennsylvania, where the alleged
outrage was perpetrated. On arriving In
Baltimore the little girls conduct was AZ.
tracted by fear Of OSulliyan. The
matter attracting the attention of The
landlord led to the arrest of O'Sull;-
van. He was taken before .Tudga
Tankersly, Of the criminal court, on writ Of
habeas corpus, and after hearing dis
charged on the ground that the alleged
otfense was not committed within the il .is-
diction of the justice. O'Sullivan was i'm
mediately re-arrested and committed to iail
to await a requisition from the authorities Of
Pennsylvania, and an officer from York
county is already here to take charge of him.
The little girl is now at Henry Watson's
ohildren's aid society of this city.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-17
THE CROPS.
CERES CONTRIBUTION TO IRELAND
The Report of the Department of Az.
rieulture Mt Washington ON the
growing Crops OF Cotton, Corn,
--ENWheat and Tobacco--A Good
Showing for Texas.

Washington, d. T., Aug l6.--The follow
ing statement, which was issued from the
department Of agricultural to-day, shows the
condition OF the cotton, corn, spring wheat,
and tobacco crops;
Cotton Returns to the department since
August the LIST show an increase in the con-
dition of cotton since those returned in July
The average condition for the whole country
is lo2. Following are the reports by states !.
In North Carolina the average is lO6; 20
counties in South Carolina average 9S; 81
counties in Georgia average 90; IL counties
in Florida average 9S; % counties in Ala
bsms average 90; 81 counties in Mississippi
average 81; 10 counties in Louisiana average
90; 20 counties in Texas average ITO; 81
counties in Arkansas average 106, 20 ooun.
ties in Tennessee average l07. Timely
rains are reported in all sections, rather too
much in states bordering on the
Mississippi river and in Texas, The stand is
good and some ten days earlier than last year
Worms, rot and rust are mentioned In every
state, but no damage is yet done.
Corn--The general average of the corn
crop shows some decline since month. and Is
for August LIST, 9S against 100 on July LIST.
AS compared with the condition reported on
August lst 1879, there is an increase of s
per cent; of l,24S counties reporting a crop
on August LIST, 1855 report full average; 4SS
report above, and 400 report below. The
New England, middle and Atlantic states as
far south as North Carolina, each show
very high average, South Carolina, Georgia
and Alabama show the effect of drou,h,
while the Mississippi valley shows an increase
over last year, except Illinois and Indiana,
where there was too much rain early in the
season, followed by severe drouth in June
and July.
Spring Wheat-Returns of August / show
the condition of spring wheat Of SS, against
81 last year. The weather during July was
favorable; more SO than during the last tso
years. In Minnesota the report is very high,
but in Iowa and Wisconsin it is much better
than last year. Damage is attributed to rust
and chinch bugs in Nebraska and Kansas.
The early months we're very dry and the
rains which cane whre too light TO restore
the loss. California and Oregon report tho
highest condition since several years.
Tobacco-The general average of the whole
country is S6,snd was in 1879 at the same time
II, and in 1878 81 There has been no change
reported for q month"; except decline in
Maryland and Kentucky, owing to drouth,
and an increase in Virginia, owing to favor
able weather, of seven per cent.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-17
STATE SPECIALS.
TEXAS TOPICS BY TELEGRAPH.
Tri.state baptist CoIored Association
ut Marshal - Burks. the Waco
Rapist, Further Respited-A
Waco Monstr0sity-FatHl
Shooting ARRAY Etc.

Special to the Herald.
Galveston, Aug. l6.--The schooner G, n
Moore, Captain McClanahan, arrived this
evening from Indianola. Wednesday, when n
gale sprang up, Captain McClanahan states
he was in company with the schooners "Lau-
rel" "None Such" and "Nelie Wicks." He
soon lost sight of them and ran his vessel
into Pass Csvallo and weathered out the
gale. lie entertains grave fears concerning
the above schooners and believes they have
gone down. Captain McClsnshan says the
gale at Indianola blew with frightful veloc--
ity, the water rising eight feet above the Or
binary tide, flooding the town, and if, as in
1875, the wind had suddenly shifted to the
northwest not vestige of the town would
have been visible. The people are utterly
discouraged and will abandon the town. As
the captain rounded up he saw a
large brig close in shore about
thirty miles east of the pass. A dispatch
subsequently to Collector Pease from Col
leetor Praniz at lndianola says that it was
the British brig Dashaway in urgent need of
assistance. The revenue cutter Mclean has
been dispatched to her relief. The bark
Lord Cottonwood has returned to her an
chorsge in the outer roads. She lost both
anchors, a boat and foretop gallant, and sus-
tanned other damages. The brig Joseph
Clark, which arrived in the outer roads,
also lost both anchors and sustained other
damages during the gale.
The steamship Cosmas arrived to-day
from Cardiff with railroad iron.
The steamship Hutchinson, of the Morgan
line, sails from New York. Wednesday direct
for Galveston with a general cargo. She
will discharge her Galveston freight on the
wharves here, and freight for the interior at
Citation.
The Democratic county executive commit
tee meets tomorrow afternoon to decide
upon the propriety of holding county con-
vention,
Grave fears are felt as to other vessels that
are due at this port, by consigners.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-17
INDIANOLA.
visited by n CyciOne--The Town Over.
flowed Great Damaged No Lives
LOst-RailrOad Grack BIown
Away.

Indianols, Aug. IA second 1875 cyclone
has visited our poor stricken town. Wednes-
day evening the wind was blowing strong
from the northeast, the water rising and
covering the flats in the rear portion of the
town.
At sunset the wind moderated, but about
o'clock on the morning of the 18th the
wind blew strong from the northeast, accom-
panied with heavy rain.
Atdaylight the wind increased to 45 miles
per hour, the water rising rapidly. Through.
out Thursday the water in Matagorda bay
continued to rise rapidly. The wind con-
tnued at 48 miles an hour.
At sunset Thursday the water in and about
town continued rising, washing over Main
street TO the depth of three feet. Carriages
and drsys were in demand to carry mer-
chants home to their families.
At dark the agent of the Morgan line
placed train at the disposal of all who
wished to leave. A number of people awaited
themselves Of the opportunity and left at 8
.. m. for Lavaca station.
Notwithstanding the warning of 1875. a
number of families preferred to remain here
and take their chances of being washed
away.
Throughout the night Of the 10Th the
wind was blowing gale from the east. and
no doubt this place was on the edge Of a
prevailing cyclone.
The water fell and rose at intervals. hut Mt
8 a. m. on the 18th, the water commenced
rising rapidly and the wind increased. by the
weather officers record, to about rs miles an
hour. This must have been the last agony,
as the wind from that hour continued TO diie
ont. and at daylight the water commenced
reoeding.
lam pleased to saw no lives have been lost.
Considerable damage was done to streets and
bridces.
The track leading from Morpans wharf to
their depot in town has been entirely washed
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-17
Shot and Killed.

Special to the Herald.
Brennan, Aug. 16.--At 7 o'clock this
morning j. NJ. jackson, living seven miles
below here, in Austin county, shot and
killed ]. w. Green, of Rockdale. They
were brothers-in-law. Green was widower.
His wife on her death-bed had willed their
child to Mrs Jackson, ard she has had il
several years. Green had been in the neigh
borhood of Jackson's house several days
trying to get possession of his child, and is
said to have threatened Jackson. AT the
time of the shooting jackson discovered
Green behind stack of hay in his stable and
shot him. jackson surrendered to con-
stable.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-17

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 16.-The 70 hour
bycicle race closed tonight. TIE following
is the score; Hicks, of Philadelphia, 656b
miles; Douglass, of Philadelphia, 6S7s miles,
and Fowler, $685. miles, making Hicks cham
mon of the United States for a y hour match.
During the match Fowler made mile in
3 minute and 80 seconds on the course of 100
laps to q mile.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-17
Chicago stockmen In Convention.

Chicago, Aug. ia meeting of the prom
inent stockmen was held here at the Stock
yards exchange building, for the purpose of
taking cognizance of false statements respect
ing the condition of cattle received here
Resolutions were adopted stating that the
present condition of the health of the live
stock arriving in and departing from this
market was never known to be better. The
resolutions will be forwarded to the governor
of Illinois.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-17

Tiara, fell into well this morning thirty feet
deep She was pulled out uninjured.
A man named Northcutt, who has been
refugee from this county for nine years, was
entrapped by Deputy Sheriff Yates and
lodged in Jail, He s charged with murder.
ing man with rock.
Mrs. William Isases died this morning of
brain fever. She was bride of less than
year, and one of our most popular ladies.
The cotton worms are still doing some
damage to the Cotton crop,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-17

Special to the Herald.
Waco, Aug. l6.-Governor Roberts to-day
telegraphed further respite of nine days for
Burks, the condemned rapist. 1t is consid.
cred doubtful now if Burks hangs at all.
The grand lodge Knights of Honor for the
state of Texas convenes here tomorrow.
About one hundred delegates from all por-
tons of the state have arrived.
The congressional convention meets
Wednesday.
General j. B. Robertson is reticent as to
his intentions, but does not seem averse to
making the race as an independent candidate
against Roberts.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-17
The LouIsyiIIe MouIders, strike.

Louisville, Aug. 16.--The moulders strike
continues both here and across the river, at
Jacksonville. Three or four hundred men
are involved. The employers are determined
to hold out and compromise is impossible.
The men demand twenty-five cents per day
advance, and ere firm. Two moulders from
Columbus, Ohio, were given money by the
strikers and sent home.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-17
Gold Coinage.

Washington, Aug. 16.--The treasury de-
partment has just transferred S5,00O,OOO in
gold bullion from the New York assay Office
to the Philadelphia mint for coinage into ca
giles and half eagles, TO supply the demand
for gold coin of these denominations.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-17
Longview's First Bale.

Special to the Herald,
Longview, Aug 16.--The first bale of new
cotton was received here to-day. 1t was
raised by John Wilkerson, colored, and
ginned by j. II, Hayler The weight was
$50. 1t was sold to j. G. Turner & Co., for
l22 cents, and shipped to Allen, West e. Co.,
St. Louis,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-17
Points From wills Point,

NU"UluI 70 lIlU IIVIUEFTs
Wills Point, Aug. l6,-The argument in
the Ball II acoek case begun Friday after
noon and closed Saturday night at late hour
The defendants were denied bail and have
been committed TO Jail. The writ of habeas
corpus will be the next thing in order.
Our first bale Of new cotton WI brought
in to-day. 1t was bought by A. B. Downing
for 1903 per pound and shipped to Kirtli Id,
Humphreys e Co., St. Louis.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-17
Fatal ARRAY Between Rival Lover,

LOOMS, ILL.,, Aug. 16.-A special from
Sherw n, nine miles distant, says that George
Morgan, farm lahorer, was stabbed and
killed bya fellow workman named Peters,
this morning at an early hour, while the men
were about to 60 to work in an adjoining
field, The cause of the difficulty was love
affair, both being in love with the same
woman