The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-26
SOUTHERN NEWS.

HuWpUrlcs pIlSuuO Nv o"NAsuili WISE, VI Vuo
10Th inst.
The Misses Lusk, of New Orleans, are in
Shreveport, the guests Of Colonel and Mrs.
Tonlkies.
1t is no longer doubted thattl.e Iron Noun
tain controls the Memphis & Little Rock
(Ark.) railroad.
Hon. o. Il. Singleton is n candidate for re-
election to Congress, from Mississippi, where
he has served long and well.
1t is reported that the military school at
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, will soon be num-
bered among the things that were.
man named Richie, in Kinds county, |
Miss, recently beat white orphan boy
about fifteen years old, to death with stick.
The parties who attempted to wreck a
train on the Hot Springs (Ark.) railroad |
several days ago have not yet been cap
tured.
One.third of the crops have not as yet
been planted in Randol phi county, Alabama,
and the rains are still keeping the farmers
out of the fields.
The Grove Hill (Ala.) Democrat says; The
oat crop, or that part OF it sown since Christ
mas, which is the larger part, is likely to be
lost from the effects of rust.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kenpeter, of Pla-
quemine, Louisiana, celebrated their golden
wedding last week with gathering to-
gether' of their large family.
Asa standing evidence of an enterprisine
spirit, the Baton Rouge (Ls.) Capi,olian
shows up with an eight page edition. Sue
cess to its new undertaking.
The State Board of Health has ordered IL
quarantine to be established at the port of
Pascagoua, Miss, on the 10th of the present
month against vessels from infected ports.
Burglars are having their fun unmolested
in Palouemiue, Louisiana, and in the last
month have reaped rich harvest. The latest
robbery on record is Mr.. Edgar Marks sa-
loon, daspoied of SEINE 1925 worth of cigars.
"No clue"
The Grand Lodge of the knights of Pyth
las convened at Columbia Miss, on Monday,
with S venty Past Chancellors in attendance
the largest Grand Lodge ever held in that
State. The order in Mississippi has grown
from $50 10 1879 to 1900 at the present time.
The Lafayette (La.) Advertiser suggests
that since the completion Of the railroad
through the parishes of st. Landry, Calcesieu
anu lINlUNtLlt, IllhL htlOl SONioNitS w
formed in each of the above parishes to in
crease immigration and facilitate capital and
labor.
The Natchez Miss Democrat says The
first death from sun-stroke this season oc-
Cured Yesterday. B. Martin, while crossing
the street near the corner of Main and Com.
merca, fell and expired immedately from the
overpowering heat of the sun. An inquest
was not deemed necessary.
The ylcksburg Miss Herald says: The
remains Of Mr.. John Laughlin, sr,, were
born to their lust resting place in the city
cemetery yesterday, followed by a large con-
course Of mourning friends and relatives.
The deceased was born in Ireland, and emf
grating to this country while yet . boy came
to this city, of which he has continued to be
an active resident for more than thirty years.
The Wedowee (Ala) Journal says: We
heard an old farmer say the other day, that
on account of the continued wet weather,
there would not be an average Of two bushels
of wheat made to the acre in this county the
present wear. There has been a considerable
amount sown, and if the crop fails the loss
will be no small item. Rust is already re-
ported Ms being on the stalk.
The Mobile (Ala) Register says: Judge
Semmes, having become satisfied that o
Judge cannot hold q military commission
some days ago resigned the Lieutenantcy IL
the Mobile cadets, to which he was elected
recently. First Sergeant w, 5. Anderson
was, Thursday night, elected Second Lieu
tenant to ill the vacancy thus caused, nnc
Judge Semmes was thereupon elected Firs
Sergeant.
The Macon Miss Sun says: We bea
that Andrew Macon, who WAS hung at thu
triple execution here on the I'd instant, anc
delivered to his friends has been resnimatet
and is vet alive. 1t is said he is speeches
and gives signs of great soreness in thu
neck, but eats very heartily, and is in appa
rent good health We learn the doctors whc
are attending him are confident he will re
cover Mt an early day.
The Troy (Als.) Enquirer says; The Gu
and drill worms are doing considerable dam
ago to the corn crop in different sections o
the county. Many farmers complain tina
they are much worse in their depreciation
than ever before.---The wool market
brisk and active. The price is from thirty
six to forty cents. An extra lot brough
thrty-three cents few days ago. Our deal
ers think there will be large increase in tn
trade Of this product this season, and eXpec
half-million pounds.
The Clayton (Ala.) Courier says; Dr.
ID. A. Murdoch, who has practced medcin
for many years about Louisville, in thi
county, committed suicide last week. II
took a drachn of morphine and vial c
chloroform. Drs. VIM and Patterson uset
every effort to revive him, hut the poiso
had obtained too strong a hold lie left
note stating that there was grave charg
against him and that he was innocent bu
was unable to establish his innocence, an
that he had determined upon death as th
most speedy escape.
Monroe On. c. Enquirer: A series of n
vival meetings have been conducted at tt
Baptist Church. in this plsce, for the pa
week. Rev. Mr.. Jordan, n well.known r.
vivalist, preached for them last Tuesdo
night. The outlook for an interesting NEE
ing is encouraging. We learn tn
Mrs. Margaret Cuthberson, widow of the la
w. Nj. Cuthberson, was found dead in Ii
bed late yesterday afternoon.
The warm, dry weather OF the past wee
in Mississippi, has been peculiarly favorab
to the growth of the cotton plant, and to Il
war which industrious planters arc wagir
against General Green. Grassy crops q
rapidly being cleared out, and the fine gro'
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