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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-05-10
Age Of the Earth,
Prof. Proctor.

The age Of the earth is placed by some
at five hundred million Of years, by otll-
ers one hundred million years; and still
others, Of later time, among them the
Duke of Argyle, places il at ten million
years. None place il lower than ten
millions, knowing what processes have
been gone through. Other planets 90
through the same process. The reason
that other planets differ so much from
the earth, is that they are in so much ear
lier or later stage Of existence. The earth
must become old. Newton surmiscd,
although he could give no reason for it
that the earth would at one time lose ali
its water and become perfectly dry
Since then it has been found that New
ton WIS correct.
As the earth keeps cooling it will be-
come porous, and great cavities will be
formed in the interior, which will take
in the water. 1t is estimated Chat this
process is now in progress, SO far that
the water diminishes ut about the rate Of
the thickness of n sheet of writing pa
per each year. At this rate, in 100000
years the water will have sunk mile,
and IN 100000 years every trace of
water will have disappeared from the
face of the globe. The nitrogen and
oxygen in the atmosphere are so di-
minishing all the time. 1t is in an inap-
preciable degree, but the time win come
when the air will be so thin that no
creatures we know could breathe it and
live; the time will come when the world
cannot support life. That will be the
period Of old age, and then will come
death.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-05-10
A careful Dict.

The health depends largely upon the
diet. Good food Is in many instance bet
tcntlinn medicine. How many dishes in
common use ought to be discarded from
our tables, il we would not become ac-
qjaintrd with that unwelcomc visitor,
dyspepsia. | nm convinced by obserYa-
tion That many more might be restored
to health It nourishng food suitable to
thcirS condition, and nccdful rest from
work or care were gwen them, instead
Of stimulating the system by exciting
drinks and powerful drugs. Give ma
tire chance and she Will do much to-
ward repairing the wasted energies, If
the kind Of food IL given that the ease
demands. There Is much choice IN the
kinds Of meat and the manner Of pre-
baring them. which We should always
observe when cooking for an iyalid
guest, or member If the family. The
fruits and vegetable shouldalsO be select
cd with great care, and. often 1t Ia ncCcs-
sary that some special dish should be-
prepared for them, M they are ncccssa-
rily deprived Of so much that others in
dulge In. We feel more than repaid for
extra work when we 'havc succeed IN
getting something to tempt the appetite
of the sick, with no bad results TO fOl-
low,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-05-10
A GRAND WORK.

j. Russell Manning, NJ, D., V. $, for
twenty-five years practical stock l'aie-
cr aud Veterinary Surgeon, hNs written
II book called the "HiUsiroifd Siork DJc-
ior ant Licc Stuck EHcyciopodid," and We
learn il attracting special attention. Ilc
hus treated the subject with n mnstcrly
hand, and any person Interested IN
horses, COWS, Sheep, Swine ana Poul-
try, would do well to obtain COPY at
once. 1t tells how TO buy, sell, breed,
shelter, train, etc" how 20 hno& ana
cure disease, and IN languagcul can IN"
The Publishers have rrnu'r-
cd II oljcci iodcimh by illustrating ii
with over lGO fine engraving, l,ls by
far tic most complete and valuable book
lately issued by subscription, and We do
not wonder lnat agents make money
rapidly selling It.. Published by the
wcll-known firm Of HUBBARD BROS,
Of PhllHdclphla
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-05-10
Sanitary Sleeping.

DR.. B. w. Richardson protests against
the double bed. He maintains that the
system Of having beds in which two
persons sleep is always to some extent
unhcalihfll. Each little child, even,
should have its own little he'd. No two
children are constituted so rs TO require
the same kind Of bed clothing and the
same kind Of bedding. "No children or
persons Can sleep under the same cover
ing without one being The cause Of some
discomfort to the other, by movement,
position or change Of clothing. Beyond
these discomfoHs, however, there is the
question of cmana,iOns from the breath,
Az gOmc time or other the breath Of one
Of the slccpers must In some degree, at-
feet the other; the breath Is heavy, dis
agreeable; IL may be SO intolerble that
in waking hours, when the senses are
alive to it, it would be sickening soon
after short exposure to it, Here in
bed, with the senses locked up, the disa-
grcoable odor may not be realized, but
assuredly, because it is not detected, it
is not less injurious. Moreover, under
the single bed system il is rendered inn
possible to place very old aud very
young people to sleep together. 10 the
young this Is u positive blessing, for
there IL no practice more dclcteriOus to
them than to'scc) with the aged. The
vital warmth that Is so essential for their
growth aud development is robbed from
them by the aged, and they are cnIec-
blrd at time when they are least able
to bear the Cntecblcmcnt."
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-05-10

beautiful blue mountains spread out he
fore us with every charm exposed. We
felt as if new world had been discover
ed. ifone wants to fall in love with
California, or wishes to behold nature in
her loveliest and most adorable attitude,
let him cross the American desert and
come here IN the spring time.
The following morning San Francisco
was visible by moonlight; and as the
twilight faded and the rising sun shOne
upon the beautiful bay, we stepped into
the crowded boat, and passing into the
metropolis of the Pacific slope we could
look through the Golden Gate where the
waves from the peaceful ocean playing
in the morning sun-bcams seemed liter
ally tinged with gold. ID. \. H.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-05-10
sneclal tclcsrnln to tho Dispatch.

Special telegram to tho Dispatch.
NoRpoLK, May 3.-'fhc first meeting
of the stockholders of the Norfolk and
Western railroad company was held at
the Atlantic Hotel this afternoon at !
o'clock. Twenty-Five stockholders were
present aud others were represented by
proxy. G. G.. Baldwin, president Of the
Louisville aud Nashville railroad, pre-
sided, and j. II. WWmQ acted rs sccrc-
tary. ,ttit fHt@
The following Board Of Directors was
elected; George u, Tyler, of Ehiladcl-
phia, president ;.Clmcnce Il. Tyler Of
Philadelphia; Fred i, Kimball, prcsl-
dent ofShcnandoah Valley rallroNd; Ed
ward 4. Rollins, president Centennial
National Bank, Philadelphia; G. G,
Baldwin, president Louisville aud Nasha
Vile railroad; George G. Clarke aud
Robert Minturu, directors of the LolIls-
Vile and Nashville railroad; II. Victor
Ncwcomb, president L. ). National
Bank; W, b. lshnm, vice president Un-
ion National Bank. New York; G. d..
wood. n. y; W. l.. Boycc, yicc-prcsI.
dent Shenandoah Valley railroad, Boycc-
willie, NaiJom Il. Whitehead, Norfolk;
j. Arthur Johnston, Petersburg.
The directors were instructed "a lgsuc
u mortgage Of eleven million dollars.
Artrr passing on few other matters
Of minor importance the meeting nd-
ioumcd. In the United States Circuit
Court this morning II large number OF
prominent members of the bar ns well ~
capitalists and OlhcrprrsOns from abroad
were present at the opening Of the rail-
rund cUsC,
". u. Plca.Hnls, master, submitted
his report, 10 the effect that he had re-
criyrd the purchase money Of the A. VI.
s. O. r. r., from Clarence II. ClarkeNnd
others, amounting 70 $S.505,0 900 ccrtlh-
cutca of deposit, for which he turned
over ~ the court M follows: Union
wu.Companlcs of New York city, III
deity Trust Company, of Philadelphia;
Exchange National Bnuk, Of Norfolk.
Also, lhut ne had delivered deed TO
said Clarence II. Clarke and others, con-
yeying TO them all the property OF the
\. NJ, a q. R. r. The report of the
Master was confirmed by the court.
The Nochholdcrl Of the Seubonrd nnd
ROnnokc rnilrnnd company held their M.
uual meeting IN Portsmouth to-day ana
reelected the old officers and directors.
AZ the meeting Tonight the Board ol
Directors elected the following officers {!
President, George +. Tyler; First Vice
President, +. i. kmball; Second Vice
President and manager, Henry linki
Secretary, George Warmcs; Treasurer
W, q. Mcdowell; Auditor, =. y. Port
lock.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-05-10
Death of Jno. S. Preston.
Baltimore Sun.

A dispatch from Columbia, S. c., an
nounccs the death in that city, on Sun
day last, on Hon. John 5. Preston, one
Of the most distinguished citizens of that
State. Mr.. Preston was born near
Abingdon, Va, April 20, 1909, and was
Il brother Of the celebrated William G..
Preston. lie studied at lIampden-Sid-
ncy College and ut the University of
Virginia, and at the Cambridge (Mass.)
Law School. lie married sister Of
General Wade Hampton in 1880 and be-
came Il planter, residing chiefly ut Co
lumbia, $. G, Mr.. Preston never fig
lrcd conspicuously in politics, having
served single session in the South
Carolina legislature; but as an orator
was scarcely cXccllcd by his distinguish
ed brother. He was II strong States
rights Democrat, and was the commits
sioncr sent from South Carolina to the
Virginia State Convention in 1861 to
urge that body to pass an ordinance Of
secession, Ills speech before the Con-
ventlon was one Of the most eloquent
and Impressive of his orUtOrical enorlss
lie was Il man OF commanding presence
and charming conyersationalist. Two
daughters Mrs. Darby and Mrs. Frost,
of Charleston, 5. c., survive Mr.. Pres
ton,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-05-10

"Iou are now onc" said the minister
TO the happy pair he Ind Just lied to-
gcihcr with u knot they never could un-
do with their teeth. (Which one p'--
asked the bride. "You will have to set
tie that yoursclf" said the dominic. II
was subsequently, settled with the
brOomstck
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-05-10

"My wife," remarked prominent
manufactures, 'ncycr attends acuctions,
She went once, aud seeing II friend at
the opposite aide Of the room, nodded
politely. whcrcupon the aucilonccr
knocked down patent cradle, and asked
her whore shu wished II delivered"
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-05-10
The Bible rs u Nows Article.
From tho Knrann cllr rlmcn.

The revised edition Of the New 'les.
lament viii hc published shortly The
Chicago Tbuos hus paid n 900 for an ad-
vance copy, nnd intends TO print the
entire volume n one of its issues. our
contemporary Is, ambitious to take the
lead IN newspaper enterprise.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-05-10

The Pope hm appropriated eco ooO for
n complete ard splendid cdilloi " The
works Of ST. 'l'homas Aqulnas, his rlyor-
tr philosopher
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-05-10

spurgcon says llAtan Englislman, be-
fore starting on foreign tower, orders
the most Ridiculous suit of clothes that
II is possible for anybody to wcnr,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-05-10
ICUMMUNICATED.
llr. I, c, Fo,rlcr:

Mr, !, c, FoWier:
This may he of some interest to the
readers Of the Ne'cs us everybody wishes
to know when Easter comes, and watch
ing these figures they will know for the
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-05-10

Respectfully yours,
/. B. MUMPOWER.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-05-10
Norfolk,

ORGANIZATION on THE NORFOLK AND
WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY-MEET-
INO or THE SEABoARD AND ROANOKE
RAILROAD COMPANY.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-01
IA. OF IL, Picnic.

Last evening Queen City lodge No. OIL,
knights of Honor, gave a picnic at Shady
View park. The park was brilliantly illumi-
Lated with two hundred ard fifty fam,
beauS which produced a mcst pleasing
scene which was enhanced by the gentlemen
and ladies "a they promenaded the winding
walks under the outrageous branches Of
the beautiful and fullleaved trees.
An address was delivered by Col. w. l..
Crawford, pursuant to engagement, and it
was in perfect keeping with his evev happy
efforts, If efforts they can be termed. lie
reviewed the origin, rise and progress of the
order, to which he referred in glowing terms
There were present some two hundred
persons and the grand pavilion was thronged
with nciry dancers, who whirled away in the
may waltz to delightful music. The
evening was spent in dancing, social CONVEX.
sa,ion and private chitschat. The rustic
seats here and there throughout the
park were occupied. The dancing which
was the faVorite amusement of the evening
was kept up until II o'clock at night
and the visitors left tho park bearing wi b
them sweet remembrance of An evening so
pleasantly spent.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-01
a Snipe huat,

10 the Editor Of the Herald:
The boys of the engineer CORPS of the
Iexas, Chicago & Mexican Central railroad
Company, now encamped near the fair
grounds, have some fun in the way of an old,
genu ne snpe hunt. Last night il was sug-
eested that the neighborhood 10 the vicinity
. the camp was full OF line fat .nipe,
which were very delicious, especially when
baked into pie, and that these su,pe could
oniy us Jagged after nigh.Fall So this excited
the curiosity of one Of the party, whom the
boys call "TAfy." "Tafy" being of a sue
COR cor disposition, was Immediately selected as
the subj CT Of innocent simplicity. So all
started for the woods on an old genuine snipe
hunt. After arriving at the selected spot,
Tally" after full Instructions
on tho modus operandi of holding
tne bag and snipe catching, was lett
by. the other boys, who professed to be able TO
drive the birds like qusils. into the mouth of
the bag, in which Taft" was to keep
lamp burning and hold the mouth
OF the bag open until 1,
had been filled with the desired snipers.
Tally remained 10 this unpleasant, though
hopeful and anxious attitude for about two
hours, solitary and alone, With child. like
earneslness. before he dropped on the true
sltusties. Leaving bag and lamps he started
on hunt for the boys, whom he found
souud'y sleeping in the tent, dreaming of The
delicious pie TO DO made from the birds
rally" was to bring to c'mp. i.
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A Case shWt Nvu,i De A,tere,l.

There is man ia Jail who some think
ought to DO out. His name Is j. r. Caldwell.
and the circumstances which lead 10 his in,
generation are rs follows. He lives on a
farm about two miles west of town. On
sunday last he saw what he conceived 10 be a
mad dog trotting about his premises. Ho
sook pistol tho only weapon be hat, in his
nsnd and went out to kill the rabid
animal. Tho dog escaped him
ana instead Of going home no wen, over 10 To-
nus orother,in,law's. While there no and
MS host had some little difficulty He ieit
and went homo and dismissed Tho matter
from bis mind. But on next day a denutv
sheriff rode up TO his house ard arrested him
ana took him before Justice Edwards on Tho
oeesree Of carrying pistol, on the affidavit
SI MS orothor-in law. Through ipnorapce
ne pleaded guilty and he WAS fined SIS, and
trimmings, which amounted to S35 As. Be.
,sag poor man and Of conseq uence, OF large
, .sny he was unsblsto pay ibe lne wi,hou,
selling his horse, his only hope for a crop,
o "aa ne chose TO 60 to Jail iirst. This IL a
o vase 10 which Il would seem that iust no ople
could exercise themselves.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-01
Clay CHIPS.

For rent, the room corner Elm and Lamar
now occupied BY Alex Or,lleb s. Co.
Csll only for Conrad's Moss Rose Bourbon
Straight Soar Nash, the finest in the world
There.were but TWO cases in the city
court yesterday, one drunk and one vsg.
rant.
All Millinery Goods 80 per cent below,
cost, for ton days only, a.Goldsmith Bros.
ia Elm street.
A good rain would not only be a good
thing for the crops, but would boa godsend
to the town people.
Health is better than wealth" is maxim
which ought to be observed by using the
'Conrsd's Budweis Beer"
Don't forget TO call at Loeb's saloon under
Tbompson's Theatre and hear Prof. Won
Brum, the celebrated pianist
The Saszer Hops and Bohemian Barley
out Of which "Conrad's Buiweiser" is made,
are the finest which can be had 10 the world.
Toe Queen City Guards will give an exhi.
blt,on drill at their armory to- night, Captain
FELTON, in command. The public are
| invited to attenu.
Teeth extracted free of charge every Mon
day morning. ir I'm 9 to IL o'cluck TT Dallas
Dental ParIors, over Ike Loeb & Bros store,
No. ZIG Elm street,
Officer C!app WAS appointed this morning
pro lem city marshal during the absence of
acting Marshal Arnold, who has gone to
Austin MS attached witness ina case.
The water that is wasted while the T. &
L. engines are watering 1T the depot, has
gathered together and makes pond of large
dimensions on this side Of the depot.
Parties wishing music for balls, picnics,
and private parties, will please leave their
orders ut 1ivo.i ball, Main street. Prof
iohn Potter, leader, formerly Prof. Bauers'
Dand).
We guarantee that "Conrad's Budweiser"
is brewed especially for our own trade,
accordir & to the Budweiser process, of the
best Saazer Hops and Bohemian barley, and
warranted to keep in any climate
Do rot forget 10 call at Loeb's saloon
under Thompson's theatre also Mike Roe's
old stand East Dallas, where you will
hear every night form to u O'Clock. Prot.
Won Brun, The Celebrated German pianist
The physicians say, 1--WE feel ius,iaed in
recommending the 'Conrad's Budweiser' to
the public, because we know II to be perfec,
ly pure and healthy, being manufactured Of
the very best hops and malt that can BIZ
found"
Hon. j. B Simpson, an attached witness
in the case of the state against f. M. Hanks
charged With land forgery, which comes uE
at Austin within the next few days wal
released Yesterday at the instance of attorney
for the defendant A batch Of Other
witnesses went down in custody of deputy
Marshal j. G. Arnold.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-01

'ess,montal to Captain Wheat.
sanger Brothers establishment. upon The
cl''e ofits doors yesterday evening, prs.
sente.' very picturesque scene. Mr. @. M,
whesf, he efficient floor manager, having
rendered hh resignation, wss lust Anon,
leaving the sto.'e, when he was halted nv q
group of cash Toys, who forthwith rre-
scented him handsome iuk-stand ard time,
piece attached, the Presentation speech
being made in most mastery
msnnar by Master Henry Lsidenbute,
captain Wheat, with surprl1e.. desic,sd
on every feature, responded in manner
especially calculated TO benefit his young
friends and thereupon turned 10 leave, when
he was again detained, this time by the
saiesmen OF the retail dry goods department,
VINO Through Mr.. Wight presented him
with handsome silver pitcher. MIR. Wheat
could no longer hide his emotion, and his
speech wa. doubly eloquent BY reason Of II q
earnest feeling that pervaded it throughout
II was beautiful testimonial worthily
bestowed. "'""'
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-01

end convenience that subscribers now wonder
how 10 the world they ever got along without
II, leaves Tomorrow evening for Fort
Worth, where be goes to superin.
teno the construction of an exchange
in that place. He has made all
arrangements and will connect wire with
the Telegraph wire ut Fort Worth and also a
vie at this place with the telegraph line and
thus open commune ,tion with the two cities
by telephone A number of boxes have al
ready been put up in Fort Worth, and on
this day Mr.. Clover will put them
in telephone communication with
the Dallas female college,
where the NJ. E. Church South wor-
ships, and give the Fort Wortihans an oppor.
tunity to hesr a good sermon, in which the
bread Of life will BE- broken. The tele.
graph line cannot be used for telephone and
telegraph purposes at The same time, but
from 10 o m. to ! p. IN. on Sundays, there is
but very little telegrsphing and the listeners
will hardly be interrupted in hearing the
sermon.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-01

Work ON the Texas rru.lx

WOHA Om the heXHs Ifu0k.
The laying of iron on the Texas Trunk
will re-commence on Monday next. TIE
iron is now put down to the twenty mile
post. The work will be pushed steadily on,
and II no accident should happen, Kaufman
will be reached before the first of August
The bridge over East Fork and the grading
to kaufman will be completed BY the
middle Of next week. The company have
twenty-five miles OF iron on hand, and
twenty miles Of iron are expected to arrive in
Galveston next week, which will extend the
road TO Athens. Every energy will be ex-
tended by tbs company to rssch the In,er>
national at Palestine before the end of the
year.
THE T. 4 ST. L, MARROW GAUGE:
1t was automatically reported here Sester-
day that MIR. O F. Stevens, chief engineer of
the Texas Il St. Louis narrow gauge rail.
road, will be here on Monday. He will at
once commence work between Dalss and
Mount Pleasant and put the projected road
through at once. The citizens are prepsr, d
to fulfill obligations asked by the road, and
this road IS now an. assured acquisition. :.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-01
Nj ARkGEs ny rELEssRaPks

New York June 50 Stocks strong
Money 3@5.
Exchange long is3h; short 4s5x
state bonds dull
Government bonds quiet and finn.
ff tghts firm.
flour steady but quiet.
Wheat Il better.
Corn fairly active.
Fork hrm at 10 so.
Lara steady At IL IL
sp,ritS turpeniire i2L rosin 2O5.
Cofiee quiet but firm.
i, sugar Weak iait To good refined 7N@s; stan
Wool & cd demand, full prices; domestic
fleece S'@i5; pu''d 2O9lO; uuwashed l2@S.;
NIelr-,Mo' .3h; Exchange 1897; Gov
Y ~. ste oohu new SIS 1874; new AS
6l@63 WIN s''ohs "
Flonr dull; superine 8; double 4xa4s;
'r uo, 4MgoA: higher grades 35@65o.
Coffee steady and In fair dem and; cargoes of
ordinary to prime 9xWl3
sugar quiet and unchanged; from common
u =, ,od common 3@7h tarto fully fair * as;
Molasses in tsir demand; common aO@25
far 5000; prime A.. s'-
Eice steady; ordinary to prime l,Ia5X.
SS,ghts 90 pr lOOOpreminm sterling.
Consols 6il4@64a.
changed "'' '''' "n-
wheat lower and closing with continued
downward tendency; 80, red fall l6k cash
J lan9i w July; lsh@l3h August; lsh@I2N
Corn lower n. AK cash. 45H July.
80 June. - -'N' o"'A
Whisky highe- .. s
FORK strong at 6; jobbiug 10 75
Lara higher, IL 30 asked, IL 20 bid
8 81; 81 esS75 " All
Bacon higher; shoulders 81 l.2; rib 0 asa
81; sides rs "S