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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-06-09
THREE YOUNG FOXES,
PARTIALLY tanned,
WILL
SOLD AT AUCTION
TODAY
ATMY AUCTION-ROOMS.
"a a1ts mo. Il. IAIIGHTON. JI


HIGH-CONSTABLE'S SALE OF BAR
IL FIXTURES, COUNTER, MIRRORS, PIC
TURFS, ONE MlLLERS IRON SAFE, COOKING
STOVE, FURNlTURE, &C., &C.-I will sell AT pub
lie auction, on
THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1881,
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, at No. l03 north Seventeenth
street two doors from FransliG) the following pro-
perty. 10 satisfy n distress warrant In my hands III
favor OF Joseph Augustine
MILLER FlRE:PROoF SAFE;
/ BAR.COUNTER;
MIRRORS, PICTURES, BEMiyOHNS;
2w ATER-COpLERS; r CHAIRS;
O SPIFTOONS; 2 WINDO&-sHADES;
z WASHSTANDS; l LONG TABLE;
l COUKING-sTOVE; / HEATISG-STOVE;
l PITCHER and BASIN;
/ BEDSTEAD;
/ BED and BEDDING;
LAMPS, &c, &C.
TERMS: Cash. Z. HOLZINGER,
je7 II. &. &. X.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-06-09
nxPARrUnE Or grnAME1s:
vlpcsNfA SrKA MnoAr coxFANr,l
eT,ryRIrrENpBNI'e OrfICk. Z
RlcHnoNp, VA, JAM y, 1851.
CHANCE OF DAYS. SAnl
" am po,~r TpIps HrstIMED.

IN order TO gre cxr citizens the epportnnv{ vi W.
=. me sailing DAYS of the steamer ARIEL Wa pe
changed 70 Tuesdays. THURSDAYS ana SAL Al
,e~nlsr s,oppaees AZ Old Point will commence ~
"a rae dale and continue through the season. a.,
There viii be 10 steamer from mere on 'o'' ""'
The steamer ARIEL has been elegantly renewed
and furulshed with additional stsurooms
n f.1w l.. H. TAItd, curcIIerSn.e.--.--
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13
MARKETS DY TELEGRAPH


New York May IL Money!.
Exchange long, Ask; short, iSGji.
Stocks Irregular and unsettled
Government bonds quiet and firm.
Stale bonds In lignt request.
Flour quiet and unchanged.
Wheat Hrmer.
Corn m0dertely active aud unchanged.
Pork duh and weak ut 10.
Lard weak, 10 0J.
Spirits turpen,ine 3,N.
ROsin ISIS
FIciihts unchanged.
New Orleans, May ls.-Corn finer at 81
60.
Flour dull; superllne 50 1891; xxxt 5o@i IS;
higher grades 0Og1 %.
Oats irmer ut is3@50.
Pork quiet and steady; old quot, d at l6k;
new lsa.
Lard in fair demand, tierce TX; key lat..
Dry salt meats quiet and weak, shoulders
loose OK packed 8 IS
fair demandj choice sugar. cured canvassd
l0ailS; shoulder I.
wohisky stsadyi western rectlned 81 ole
Conee dull, caryo.s of ordinary to prime o..
enssr higher, common to good common OK
al, fair ~ fully fair 7k@1ki prime 10 choice
7S@s,S, yellow clarified skt@sk'
Molasses fair demand; common 1926, fair
2;1Sassi prime osooss; fcrmenting ls@SS; cistern
Rice dull ; ordinary to prime ix,
Sight $50 premium: sterling isOx consols
60H959A.
Kansas City, May i2.-whent No sspot 20,
No 8 spot ".
d ,con, iceai es, long aud rib o.
81. Louis May IL Flour dull and un'
chansed.
Wheat opened duh and lower and clored
lower, red fall 81 U0S cashi larve sales for ex-
ports on rlvatsterms at IXm,.: tor June.
Corn lower, i3y csshj tl's@ils Juie
Oats dull, ~ casht Junu s0js.
whisky sic wy at los.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13
4 Daring Horse Thief.

A most daring theft was committed in thii
city yesterday morning which, for rr.c, cold
"cheek" surpasses anything of Tho in tha,
has occurred here in longv =. Col. j.
G. Stevens, who rode in lseback, dis.
mounted on the south si,.a of the court
house square, and hitchiDg the animal,
stepped into the county clerks office to
transact some business, which took but q
fow minutes of his time When he went 10
get his horse, 1t was gone. A negro man
told him that a whits man had ridden il oil
only few minutes before and could not be
hardly out of sight. AT frat Col. Steve 5
was inclined TO the belief that some friend of
his had taken the liberty to use his horse for
a short time, but the day passed and the
horse was no! returned. On making in
quries he learned that a man was seen some
five miles out on the Preston road, riding an
animal that answered tho description Of his,
and accompanied by several friends he went
in pursuit ofthe thief.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13

resas Z Pacific, IL spoken of a. ,he comma
man for the position, and while the hus;nss,
men OF Dsllss would regret to lose such An
accommodating and efficient seen,
'ney would be pleased at his promotion
Inc agent for the union ticket Office n hs
established here. has not yet been appointed
Mr.. 4. T, Turner, present Ii .ket agent of ,hs ,
Texas & Pacific, and Mr.. WIZ. WheelocL
now serving in the same capacity for tho
Houston u Texas Central rosd, are SMOKER
OF as the most prominent candidate, for "a,
place. ''' 'uA'
Tho office of G. L. Sands sum-
erintendent OF the Brszos d;y;.;ar
will be removed from this point 10 For,
Worth within the next few dsys. II IA
unde stood that Frank Rains. train disns,c,ar
tor that division will be retained, and ali who
Know him will be glad if this ia trno
Inc reporter for the local press "A we'll ss
correspondents for state and foreign nsncr.
nave fallen into the errer of calm,
tue road from Fcrt Wor,h
10 Sherman the Missouri Pacific
wee President Brown, of the TEXAS &
Isciiic, informed HERALD reporter yester.
Gay That 1t was an extension cf tho Trsrs.
continental division Of the Texas & Pacific
road. The line by agreement will be ussa
n nv mo fexss u Pacific and the Missouri
Pacific road. "''"''
Construction material for tho ex.
tension of the Texas & Pacific
's daily passing through the city for the front
and the road is being pushed forward win
sli possible speed. The last inspection If
me road YVES to point twenty miles west of
mo Colorado river, and the track is now laid
Tor distance of two hundred and seventy.
four miles west of Dallas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13
FORT WORTIs,
pondence Of the Herald.

correspondence of the Herald.
FoRr WORTH, May IL, ISL.
The Ell Paso literary and musical club held
a very pleasant and enjoyable meeting las,
night at the El Paso hotel.
The prospects for our having water works
are encouraging. The committee, which in.
cludes Mayor Brown, have gone to st. Louis
to investigate the question.
II is probable that large cotton factory
will be erected here during tho summer.
There are three new brick buildings being
erected on Second street.
The fire engine lost the top of her smoke
stack in going to the fire yesterdo y. ning.
Weather cool and pleasant
w. w Sherwood, Missouri Pacific rail-
road; John M. Stemmons, Dallas; L. Grad.
dock, Dallas; I. S. Spear, Va dalia i c: B
Van Dyke, Pacific express company; M. S.
Hamilton, st. louis, are among the promin-
ent arrivals at tho Ell Paso hotel.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13
TEXAS az ST. LOUIS RAILROAD

"a "ee'ing OF Citizens Called for Thi.
evening - Confer with Goyeruo,
Hubbard, with View of securi,.
The Road for Dallas
MIR. MeEnnis president Of tho board O,
trade, on the part OF the citizens in general
addressed note to Ex-Governor Hubbard
yesterday, asking for conference, with d
view OF securing the Texas & St. Louis rail.
road for Dallas. Governor Hubbard. in
reply informed tho gentlemen Of the
coard of trade that he would he
glad to meet all our ci,izona, particularly the
merchants and real estate owners. al ,bo
rooms of tho Board Of Trade this evening st
iour O'Clock. 1t Is to be hoped that on this
occasion there will be large turn ont of orr
citzene lrreseeclive of party or creed. tina,
tho Texas " st. Louis representative
may see that the people al
Datlas are thoroughly awske 10
the Interests of Dallas and tho benefits that
VIII undoubtedly ensuo from such an enter
PRISE. Let there be no tagging behind in
this movement ond let no one stay away from,
the meeting who Can possibly attend. An
opportunity Ike this does not occur often
and rs fTsught with the most momen,ous
consequences With railroads we will be in
a few years the foremost city OF this gres,
state, and without them we are bound to fall
feaffully behind. Remember the time and
The Importance Of the occasion and bv all
means be present in force.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13
Still Alive,

Mr.. T. Lamar, who fill from the top OF
the Congregational church on Live Oak
street, is resting easy. ORA. Murray and
Harden were called in TO take charge of the
case during the evening of the same day.
On examining the patient, they found three
ribs and the index flnger of the right hand
broken, together with severe internal in
jurlos. They put on the proper dressings,
and late last evening the patient was COM
psratively comfortable. Hopes aro enter
tanned of his recovery.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13
Don't Forget

That tomorrow night is the time, and
Crsddock's opera house the place, 70: Mrs.
4. l.. Saxon's lecture entitled "Women in
Reforms" No more worthy or gifted
lectures has ever appeared 10 Dallas, and
those interested in tho pas! history of wo.
man, her sacrifices, usefulness and greatness
as painted by one of the truly great of the
sax should not fail to be present on the
occasion of the lecture. Admission, so conts
for gentlemen and 90 cents for ladies.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13
steam md Lightning.

The HERALD Job rooms have Just received
and have now In operation, q Campbell pony
lightning jobber run by steam, and capable
OF doing more work In shorter time and OF
less expense than any other job printing
press In north Texas. The public generally
are invited 10 call and zee Il 10 operation, and
bring along their Job work Of any variety
or description.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13
Military Drill and Dance,

The Queen City Guards will give an OK.
hbition drill at their armory this evening,
After the drill is over there will be- dancing.
This company, with Captain FELTON, as their
drill master, has become remarkably pro.
ficient, and if itsis not already so, bids fair to
become the crack military company of the
stale,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13
Meeting Of the d. & W. Directory.

There was a meeting Of the directory Of
the Dallas s. Wichits road held here yester-
day. Tho office Of manager Of the ROAD,
which extends from here to Denton, was
created and the appointment Of tho person
to flll II was left to the president Of the road.
Nh. Il. E Fosdi k, the local agent here Of the
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13

| FLOR the convenience his guests Kent will
run his own hack from the hotel to meet
trains arriving and departing on all roads,
east, west, north and south. Families des:r-
ing pleasant ride cen be- accommodated.
ALFRED KENT,
PfNrrinior Kents Hotel.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13

They cure all diseases ofthe stomach, bow
els, blood, liver. nerves, kidneys and urinary
orgnne, aud $500 viii DO paid for y case they
will not cure or help, or for anything impure
or injurious found In then,-iIop Btiter< Test
10. Bee "Trutas" or proverbs" IN another
column.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13

Dallas county Z,
l, A. Harwotd, County Ccik of Dallas
county, Texas, do hereby certify that the
Tor going ia true copy from the minutes ofthe
commissioners Court OF said county,
the 18th day of May. A, u. 1874.
A. HARH GOD, County Clerk.
Bye II. Bolanz, Deputy,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13
Apollo Restaurant.

For % cents you can get better meal
better cooked, Than at any first class hote
in the state.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13

dds WILL DE RECEIVED by THE CITY
ID Council OF Dallas, Texas, for two weeks,
ending Nj AY 49, 1881, for the sale Of bonds is-
Il Pacific Railway, and the Dallas Il Wichita
Railroad. Amount on hand for the redemp.
ton ofsaid bonds - follows: Texas q Pacific
bonds, S. 900; Dallas 4 Wichita BONDS, 5000.
Bids TO he addressed IL the Mayor of the
CITY OF DALLAS; Texas. and NAKED IBID fer the
redemption OF bonds.n
by order OF the CITY Council.
u, HUNT, Mayor pro tenn.
Attest j ID Hereford, City Secretary
ByW. Mc9rain, Deputy.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13
Cabinet whisky.

This is brand OF foe old Kentucky Boura
bon kept in stock by w. II. Patterson, No.
Ill Lamar street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13

Subscription hss been opened TO raise
ESQ, 900 10 complete and beauiify Hoghondin
church 90 memorial TO Lord. BeAcontneld.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13
DAE IAS
Irving Park rs Spring Run.
ning alTd Trottinq
Meeting,
Nal It, 20, 70, q AND IS, 1851
=, So. 900!
IN fURSES AHD ADDED MONEY |

IN PURSES AND ADDED MONEY
18th, lss,: ''eeo "a'eh
FIRST DAY, Tuesday May 9th.
Ladies' Stakes.
FOR twc-ysar-olds, Entrance. sax u u s,,,
% SHleS Az. rs of which to second. one.Ssif
r., Trouble Stakes, rro,tins.
fer three.year-olds sud under. En,,.
g. 49, p, ?, 800 a lded, $50 OF which 10 81 !,
N'""' 'he-hait mile heats, 3 In !.
sPurse, SIS.
"" mn sauuie horses, $50 10 first, SIS to Second
SECOND DAY.
For three year-olis, sSI. EatrsSSce o,.h.,,
"Iieit, 500 sadted. s50of which Ia second
~, one shu one-haf mile dash
'rouunS Purse, -sl26-Threo Min.
For horses that nave nave S ~ SSs;r, ,,,,..
minutes mnn'es - Of which to second. Mia
Running Purse, 500.
quarter mile dash. An'e'-
THIRD DAY.
Castor Stakes.
rec I Tor ss az sSO Entrance, onc.half foirclt.
morse. Mile heats, 2 In n ''0V''"
Frotting Purse SlaS CIuss
fpr nor-es that have no c1rl hsi'er Than
10y s9o TO ntst $40 ecoud aud s!h 10
the lhifd. Mile heats, ii j. p'' "
Trouing Purse, Sta5,
'ui "nrses owned within e radi of 10 miles
Oh me city, and used as gentlemen's ranas
s.eIs. thst nave norecorl. $50 To first. S3o 10
seconu, elo to third Mile heats, lin & W
FOURTH DAY.
huhniug Purse, 500.
w nalusn Iour.year-Jlds and under TINT
nave not won prior to Jan. LIST, IssI. 50, os
DASH '"0''si Nh hllie
- Trotting Purse, sI.5 c;iO Cess
r4t HORSES that have 10 record better linn
XIV, sll0 TO nrst, $50 to S cond, S25 10 third
Mile heats, 3 ms. N-' " '''"''
H., Summing Purse, sI15.
freo ior all. 1928 10 tiIst, $50 10 seoopJ Tv,.
mile heats, In 3. i"o'
FIFTH DAY.
consolation curse, $3.50. Guuuiuu
tor hors ~ that have run aud NOT Won jurins
the meeting, $50 OF which to second Mia
heats, ina 'ih'
trotting Purse. 5000.
free Tor all sl!j " first, 80 10 = cond sa5 IN
ihild, Mile heats, in D.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13
CONDITIONS.

lhe above trotting races to be mile heats
three III hve unless specially mentioned NM
~ re governed by tbs rules of the National
l rsot,luS Uion, the running racuI to be
s",eIth' ie capitol Jockey club rules
,.,'u a., ~ ufsts, Ton per cent. of urse
~ W nus 'Vhhy nominations Ia all cases
EIules running club purses to close a I
np' M tLc day previohs. fur 30 enter and
three to start. En- rlpS 10 all trottinr nursss io
close 60, m, May lith 1881 tour To enlernnd
tnIee 10 start. The Judges IN each DAYS racing
nave lhe power 10 remove I'll her rider or driver
III case OF any Gro krdaess and shall certainly
use tnelr powers II necessary Both Ihe lroi.
tihs ana running track are now In good coudi.
.loa ana ample stable room and competent
trainers Tor both tr0tters II al runners are now
on me grounds and ready to haudle horses nv
ie uay week or mouth. large and ccmmo
uious motel Is now being erected On tbe
yrounhs anu VIII be finished before the meet
lbg commences, which viii afford ample nc
commodations Tor all.
All communications to be addressed to.
V. W. CLEVELAND,
secrelary, Dallas.
J.. cleveland 4 Barley have leased
'htse grounds for u term of ten wears. arc will
give every year two meetings. spring and
WI, ana can as ure the peop,c Of Tsyas thai
our united Efforts shall be gwen U make this
y pace OF pleasure, not only to horsemen.
Dn. VIII nave Park attractive IN every
feature for families. where the strietest
uecorum VIII bs carrl9d cr'
CLkNELANJ & BARKIr
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13
for,sale by all druggists.

No headache or back-ache for ladies
who drink SWINE OF CARDUI."
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13
All communications to be addressed to.
V. W. CLEykLAND
County Eilnnccs.

SrATENENr SHOWING THE FINAN.
- cial condition of Dallas County. NAV lar
1881. Dr.
To amt bonds outstanding sg0 AN M
=. mos. In. on s.m.luyg ct oIG IN
am Jury scrip outs'dlng $3.50 20 Wv
am general fund SCI. ID
outstsndin ,......... %, 2s7 10
. am tcontg't " II "a
=. ant back Indebtedness
on bonds oulstandin g.. 81, 1894 20 -sl ga II
-
Ao'"'' ''''''''''...... ...,.,,,...,. 500 3,J n
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13

New furniture, new hacks fne horses and all
sorts of amusements. Water gooi foi all dis.
eases OF stomach, liver, bJwes kirneys and
bladder. Sura cute for DIS pepsia. Table
loaded with the besi; prices reasonable. Go 10
Pacific railroad, or Dasselt, ~ L. uis 4 Texas
Railroad. Address J, W FARRiER,
Dolby Spa Tcxus,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-13

The banquet, prepared by the proprietors
Of the Grand Windsor, was marvel Of
culinary art and taste, and the tables were
loaded with every subs antial and delicacy Of
the season that could be pro.
cured. Wine flowed ss freely IS the water
In sparkling rills and truly was there feast
and q flow Of soul. Numerous toa,ts were
drank and feeling and appropriate responses
made, and all WAS happiness and enthusiasm.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-09-20

SILVER CREEK, N. Y, Feb. 6, 1881.
Gents - / have been very low, and
have tried everything, to no advantage.
heard your Hop Bitters recommended
by so many, concluded to give them
trial. 1 did, and now am around, and
constantly improving, and am nearly
as strong as ever.
37-38 w. II. WELLER.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-09-20

with all required Out-buIldIngs, the Barn being
entirely new This farm Is situate about six miles
from Duncannon and four miles from Bloomfield
There is good water near the door, plenty OF
streams on the land, good Apple Orchard, and
other fruit and will make desirable home Price
1850. Terms easy,
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-09-20
THE GREAT
BURLINGTON ROUTE.


gw-No other line runs Three Through Pas
senger Trains Daily between Chicago, Des
Mones, Council Bluffs, Omaha, Lincoln, st.
Direct connections for nli points In Kansas,
Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Ne
yndn, New Mexico Arizona, Idaho, Oregon and
California.
The Shortest. speedIest nnd Most Comforta.
bic Route via Hannibal TO Fort Scott, Denson,
Dallas, Houston, Austin san Antonio, Calves
ton and all points In Texas
Tho uncqunlcd Inducements offered by this
Line 20 Travellers and Tourists, arc os follows;
Tto celebrated Pullman n6-wheeD Palace
Sleeping Cars. riin only on this Line o., u.
Reclining Chairs. No extra charge for Seats
IN Reclining Chairs. Tho famous q, u. Y o.
Palace Dining Cars. Gorgeous Smoking Cars
nttcd with Elegant lllgh-BnCked HAITIAN RE
volvlng Chairs For the exclusive use OF frst-
class passengers.
steel Track and sunctlor Equipment, COM
blned with their Great Through Car Arrauge-
Incnt, makes this, above MI others, the faVOrite
Route TO the South Southwest, ANA the Far
West
Try IL, and you win Hrd travelling q luxury
instead OF Il dsrurifrrt
Through Tickets VIA this Celebrated Limo
for srle nt all offices In the United states ana
Cnnnla.
All information nbout Rates of Fare, Sleep
Ing Cur Accommodations Time Tables, &C.,
VIII he cheorfully given by applying to
%. A. BEAN. Gon'l Eastern Agent,
aOB Washington ST. Boston, Mass.
and Il7 broadway, New York.
JAMEs T. WOOD, Gen. Pass; ARt., Chicago.
r. j. POTTER, Gen. Manager, Chicago.
March 10, 1sSl--i0t
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-09-20

OIL CLOTHS for Floors, Carriages and
f. MORTIMER.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-09-20
KENDALL'S SPAWN CURE.

TSTATE NOTICE.-Notlce is hereby given
IL that letters OF Administration have been
granted on the estate OF Samuel Daniels late OF
WheatIield twp. Perry county, Pa. deceased to
Sarah Ann Daniels, residing in same township.
p. o. address. Duncannon
All persons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment and those having
claims, to present them for settlement.
SARAH ANN DANIELS.
G. j. T. MISTIRE, Atty. Administrative.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-09-20

fn Outh sent free TO those who wish UonHage IN the
Nh most pleasant and profitable business known
Wv Everything new. Capital not required. We VIII
furnish you everything. $40 day aud upwards ls
easily mnde without staying away from home over
uight Norisk Whatever. Many new workers wanted
~ once. Many are making fortunes Ht the business
Ladies' make aa much na men, aud young boys and
girls make grent pny. No who la willing TO work
fails to make mo'e money every day thu be made
m = week 1T any ordinary employment, Those who
dress II. HALLEr CO., Portland, Maine. I ~
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-04
NEW ORLEANS d BATON ROUGE.
New Orleans States.

This morning the first train Of cars OF
the New Orleans Pacific Railway left
this city for Baton Rouge and on Sc
memorable an occasion we deem it ap-
propriate to pay a just and we'll earned
tribute to the man who, above all 9th
ers, is entitled to the credit and honor
of inaugurating and, in the face of al
most invincible difficulties, standing by
the great work Of connecting by rail the
city of New Orleans with the capital of
the State and ultimately with all
Northwestern Louisiana, until it was Ia
ken up by men able and interested in
prosecuting it to a successful compile
ton.
To the perseverance and untiring en-
ergy of Mr.. L. B. Wheelock the people
Of this city and State are largely in
debted for an enterprise the Importance
and value Of which are not TO be esti-
mated at this time. Since 1876 the con-
structon of the New Orleans Pacific
Railway has been the dream, the sole
object of his life. Full of faith in its
practicability and It's vast usefulness,
and confident Of achieving ultimate
success, no obstacle, however great,
could impede his progress; no disap-
pointment, however protracted, cooled
his ardor or diminished his enthusiasm.
And now to-day Mr.. Wheelock, after
five years of faith and patience, has the
proud satisfaction Of witnessing the
contamination of his scheme and the
fruition Of his long cherished hopes.
The construction of the New Orleans
Pacific Railway, one Of the greatest en-
terprises of the Southwestern country
may now be considered as an accom-
plished fact, and Col. Wheelock is en-
titled to the thanks and gratitude of this
people.
In this connection another gentleman,
stranger to our people, deserves the
highest h0nors. When the road passed
into the Texas Pacific combination Mr.
H. S. Morse became the general super
intendent, and the rapidity with which
the work has been pushed forward has
been due to his quiet and unpretending
but wonderful energy and powers Of
organization. Under his direction this
this great work, fraught with such i'm
portance to the Southwest and espec-
tally to New Orleans, mas gone forward
so noiselessly and rapidly that the sound
of the whistle, which this morning an
nounced the departure Of the first
through train to Baton Rouge, seemed
almost like q sound in dream.
All honor to Messrs. Wheelock and
Morse; all honor to their chief, that
wonderful creator of a railroad empire
almost as grand in its conception as the
Republic itself, and of which this road
is an important integral part. And,
honoring these men, New Orleans sends
greeting to Baton Rouge on this new
tie that binds the capital and the me-
tropolis of Louisiana together.