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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
Tho Telegraph Cou,oltdotioa.

New York. Feb. 5.-The stockhodera Of
the Western Union Telegraph company me;
to-day at noon for the pupose of raiifyiug
the agreement of consolidation. Rufus Hatch
was present with hs counsel, ex.Judge Full
lerton. Az o'cleck the meeting wps still in
session. Tho Atlantic & Pacific stockholders
had meeting ut 2 O'Clock this evening for
the same purpose. II was not known at tho
office of tho American Union Telegraph
company whether there would be meeting
OF stockholders to-day or not.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
Alarmed.

New York, Feb. 5.-The sudden and
alarming increase in the number of small.
pox cases reported has caused the board of
health to take steps looking to an increase
OF the facilities for ,ha treatment of cases of
niectious diseases. Only cases of yellow
lever are allowed by the health officer to be
removed to the pest hospitals at the lower
Quarantine, and all other cases have 10 be
provided for by the county. The space oc-
cupled by the present hospital at the river
SIDE At the lower end CT Rsndall's island i
lnsulaolent hi;Dl and the site is not regarded as
over sixty cases here, many Of them in
temporary structure 8, and the authorities
are slarined at the increase since the cases
reported last year averaged only one a
month.
Both tho Hudson and East rivers are 60
ccrowaed with ice this morning as 70 seriouslv
Interfere with travel by the ferries.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
by Laudanu,,,.

Astoria, ILL.,, Feb. 5--Mr. Abel Hughes, a
young farmer living few miles east of this
place, committed suicide yesterday evening
by takidg laudanum. He had been terribly
afflicted Tor some time with cancer on his
lower lip. For some weeks he has been
slowly dying of starvation, not being able
to Cat anything. He knew his death was near
at hand, aud whilet tho family we're out at tea
last evening he took up bottle of laudanum
and swallowed the contents. When his wife
came in he handed her the empty bottle and
asked her to lay him down and let him
go to sleep. He died in few minutes
afterwards.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
Arire Near Charleston. a. q.

Charleston, s. Q. Feb. 5.-The
works Of the Wando manufacturing
company on Ashley river, miles from this
city. were totally destroyed by fire at noon
TO- day. The FIRE originated from an un-
known cause in the chamber building, and as
there was stiff north wind tho whole works
were soon enveloped in flames. The opera.
tives on the ground floor did all in their pow
er 10 stop the progress Of the connagra,ion.
hut intense heat and suffocstng fumes of
burning sulphur prevented anything efIec .
tual being done. The buildings and machn-
cry were,vslusd a. $4,000, and works with
material on hand were insured for $8l, 900.
The works and machinery are a total.loss.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06

Dublia, Feb. 5.-At meeting of tho land
league held yesterday, Mr.. Dillon counseled
the people TO remain quiei. Mr.. Brennan
also addressed the meeting. A large crowd
on tie outside cheered for Dsvit,. Resolu-
.tions condemning the conduct of the govern.
nent were adopted. Meetings are being held
throughout the country A memorial has
been prepared and ia being extensively signed
by tho English radicals and moderate home
rulers asking that Davitt be treated while in
prison .as - first class misdemeonant on &c.
count of his health. Parnelites abstain from
eignipg.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
Outrageous action of Negro Soldiers
at Fort COnchO

Special to the Herald.
\ San An.onio Feb. "a dispatch was
received By Captain Merritt, of this city,
from Fort Concho to-day stating that last
night the negro soldiers made u raid on the
town Of San Angelo and riddled the Nimitz
hotel with bullets, woundiDg a
citizen. Other buildings in the town were
also srsd into. Itseems that tho object of
the soldiers was to take the life of the man
MCCARTHY, who shot and killed soldier
several days ago. The excitement
at San Angelo is intense and
citizens are telegraphiDg to this place
for arms. No information regarding the
shooting was received at military headauar-
tiers. The action of tho soldiers is regarded
as outrageous, rs the good citizeas of San
Angelo are in no msuner responsible for the
numbering of the soldiers. The killing in
both cases hss been done by strangers. Am
unable to got details, as the military operator
at CoGcho is afraid TO telegraph them.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
Decatur Items.
Special to tho Herald.

special To tho Herald.
Decatur, Feb. 5.-The Democrat of
this place, published charges agsns.
county official of having insulted a
lady on the street last Christmas
night. County Judge Sam Hodges was the
official referred to. An examining court was
held to-day in which the charge by Mr..
Brooks that the judge had insulted hii wife,
was not sustained. The publishers
were put under bonds of FIVE
hundred dollars each, 10 answer charge of
libel. They refused to give bail and are now
in Jail. Arrangements had been made TO
change the Democrat into daily next week.
Rumor says there are other suits 10 follow.
The citizens are making exer.ions to have
one of the normal schools located here. Fif-
teen thousand dollars is already subscribed.
A heavy rain storm prevailed to-day.
Farmers are plowing and preparing for q
big crop.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
New cnrnorntions

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 1.-The secretary of
state to-day authorized John II. Francis, j.
B. Gresnhut and John II. Francis, jr., to
organize the Great Westeru distilipg com
pany of Peoria. with a capital of S 100000.
Also, ISAIAH Fugate, s. ID. Creighton Hays
and James d. Bennett to orgaoze the o. X.
Mattress company Of Chicago with capital
OFFS 100 0O0
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
A Murder.

Cincinnati, Feb. GA Somerset, KEN
tucky, telegram reports the murder at
Hickory Ridge of William Mckinney by
Columbus Caas, on Monday, the 9lst ult.
They were working the road, and an cd
bitterness led TO ndispute and fight in which
Cass Knocked Mckinney down with an axe.
then beat Ais mead into jelly and fed. Both
were prominent members of Tbs Methodist
church, Cass m elder aud Mckinney Sab
bath school superintendent.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
stamps stolen.

Indianapolis, Feb. 4.--John Wilson, ,co.ored,
a po'-ofice messener, wa, arrested TO-.
the theft of 1872 worth of stamps taken Two
weeks ago but no! detected until making up
the January balances sheet. He pleaded
guilty and WAS committed. A portion of the
smaller denominations were recovered, and
Wilson claims that he burned the balance TO
escape detection.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
Fernando Wood.

HotSprings, Ark, Feb. 5.-Hon. Fernando
Wood, member of congress form the ninth
district of New York, accompanied by his
family, has arrived here and took rooms AZ
the Arlington hotel. Mr.. Wood is in feeble
health, but hopes by few weeks recreation
here TO DO able to resume his seat in
congress soon.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
steamer Ber,na burned.

bpuUIHI 70 The Hef1Id.
Houston, Feb. 5.-The steamer Bertha
burned up last night about three miles above
the narrow, an the Sabine river. She was
on her way up the river from Orange loaded
with about fifteen or twenty cars of freight
from the Texas 81 New Orleans railroad.
The steamer and cargo are total loss. The
cargo was valued at about $50, 900, the steam-
or at about $4,000. The insurance will par
tally cover the loss.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
A Young burglar Ragged.

Special TO The Herald.
WeaiheIford, Feb. 5.-Alonzo Anthony.
alias John Dupey, YVES before Justice Baylor
this morning on the chsrge of burglary, and
his bond fixed at $500, which failing to give
he was committed. The prisoner Is mere
boy about fourteen years of age snd says his
step-father lives AT Cape Hill, Grsyson
county
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
Found Guilty ofPassiug Counterreit
MOuev

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. Ain the United
States district court to-day Henry Fletcher
was fou nd guilty of passing couuterft coin
and was sent to Joliet for one year, and
Michael Green, the same, and sent to the
S,angramon county Jail for six months. Both
the above parties are from Cairo.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
An Advontue NJ Nlarn,..

Buffalo, Feb. 5.-The magnificent ice
mountain in Niagara River below the falls
was the scene Of an exciting accident and
ansrrow escape from drowning yesterday.
II needs scarcely be said tha. the mountain
has been formed by the spray of The falls and
such accumulation Of snow as has fallen upon
H. Mr.. John Andrew, an English tourist
stopping at the Niagara house, While seeing
what was TO be seen from the summit
OF this mountain, slipped and went suddenly
down IN the direction of the merciless river.
Ia ms frantic endeayors to save himself as
ne went down he had the nails literally torn
from his fingers, and he only stopped in his
terrible career when he got within a few feet
OF the river. His escape was narrow one and
may serve rs lesson 10 others who are dis
posed 10 be reckless in their adventures about
that ico mountain,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06

To Prevent Telegraph Consolidation.
Columbus. o.. Feb. 5.-Tte legislat' r,
has passed through both houses bill to pre-
vent the consol dston oftelegrsph companies
except by the method proviGed by law for
the consolidation Of railroad companies. The
bill Is now q law.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
STATE SPECIALS.
TEXAS TOPICS BY TELEGRAPH

a Young Burglar locked up al
WeatherfOrd-The Editors OF the
Decatur Democrat Lodged In
Jail sn the Charge OF Libel
Ing the County Judge-Ex-
citement az San An
geiO Over the Outra-
SeOus Action or
Negro Soldiers.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
Strike Of cotton wenxers.

London, Feb. 5.-Four thousand cotton
weavers struck fer an advance of wages at
Hyde, and eleven thousand looms are idle.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
TT is BECAUSE

OUR CLAIMS based upon the Solid Foundation Of Fact
that WE Receive and will always Continue to Receive The
Lions Share of Business in Our Lines.
We Buy Direct from the Manufacturers sad in Great
Quantities. for our Wholesale Trade at Dallas and Waco and
Retail Trade at Dallas Waco Calvert and Fort Worth
We Pay Cash for Everything, Business in the
Eastern Markets being Transacted There through Per-
manent New York Office.
Our Unlimited Means and perpetual Presence On The
Ground Better Terms both in Regular Purchases
Of strictly Frstcau Goods and at Forced Sales Of Job
Lots than possibly be obtained by any other Buyers
from Texas.
We have established Business and Business House,
in the Lone Star State, Of which many Older States and
Older Firms might properly enough be Proud Our interests
are plainly those Of Every Citizen Every Farmer Every
Mechanic, Every Professional Man. We Give, and Gladly
Give Our Customers, both Wholesale and Retail, the
Same Benefits in turn that operate Our Favor Buyers
in New York and the East.
Our Goods selected with great care, and in a
liberal while judcious manner in order to fully meet the
wants of all classes of Society
Our Prices Low as We can Name them, and con-
equenty Lower than Other Dealers do Ask for the
Same Value to the Customer 1t is plain to the general un
dersandng that Our Profits not made in Day. but are
realized at Seasons end from Large Sales at Close
Margins. We Advertise anything ct "Your Own
Price but do maintain and prepared to Prove thatOUR
PRICES are the LOWEST at which All Alike can buy Dry
Goods Notions, Millinery, Clothing Furnishings, hats,
Boots and Shoes, and Carpets. The intelligent Gus
toner will not umbugged by the either senseeGs shame
less Proposition to Depart in his individual favor from the
strict and honorable Business Principle of ONE PRICE
and that the LowEsT--ior Everybody
SAN GER Bros
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
Our People Have Faith

ONLY in Business Methods of Securing their Patronage
Any and All Times
1t Not Strange, therefore, that Shop.won Goods in
out of Bankruptcy and whether about be Closed Out
Held Over till Another Season. have No Attractions
at Any Price to This Public while the LIGHT Of Bargains
in Fresh and SOasonabe Goods, is FAIRLY ABLAzE at
SANGERS as aforesaid,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-06
with LEGISLATURE.
TwENTY.FoURrH DAYS PROCEEDINGS.

A Busy Day ia Both HoUses-Debate
on the Subject OF the Manage
ment OF the Agricultural and
Mechanical College at Bryan.
Propositions Locking 10
the Reduction OF the
Al Valorem and DC.
cupatiOn Taxes,
Etc, Etc. Etc.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1881-01-29
Michigan Military Academy.

We are in receipt of the report of the
Board of Visitors to the Michigan Mill
tary Academy, which speaks in high
terms of the discipline, course of study,
and general management of the institu-
tion. Instruction in infantry tactics
and in military discipline is given by a
lieutenant of the United States army
detailed for such purpose by the Presi-
dent of the United States, under act OF
Congress.
We believe the prompt obedience which
the boys learn in this military drill is a
very important element in their educa.
tion, and an element which is often, very
often, badly neglected in the education
of the youth of our country. A man tC
be successful in life must be prompt
and how much easier to learn this while
young. The board speaks well of thu
instruction in the school, and of the pro
gress which the boys are apparently
making in their studies.
The Academy is situated about fvt
miles west of Pontiac, Oakland county
on the east shore of one of the mos
beautiful lakes in Michigan, Orchard
Lake, location both desirable and pleas
ant.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1881-01-29
LEGISLATIVE ECHOES.

Senate bill 13, amending section $40
in regard to judgements and sentences
by justice of the peace has passed the
Senate.
Blooms bill to begin garnishee suits
by declaration and Hopkins bill relative
to the oath of commissioners of deeds,
passed the House.
A joint resolution was introduced by
Mr.. Swift, proposing a constitutional
amendment to enable boards of supervis-
Ors in the upper peninsula to vote addi-
tiOnal compensation to circuit judges of
their respective counties constitutional
amendments.
Senator Greusells joint resolution, pro-
vides for submitting to the people in
April next constitutional amendment
increasing the salaries of circuit judges
to $500. The last time such an amend
ment was submitted to the people it
lacked but few hundred of passing,
and with the improved times it is
thought it would now be adopted.
VOluminOus returns from the petitions
that have circulated for prOhibitOry
amendment to the constitution were re.
ceived and presented to the Senate. Up.
on some of these petitions it is stated
that the signers are all voters, but some
of those presented in the House include
the names of women. 1t is expected
that the total number of signers will
reach 10000 or $4,000.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1881-01-29
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Hap
pineSS.

To the Editor of the NORTHER TRIBUNE.
Many years ago the fathers of ouI
country drew from the depths of their
profundity the above expression.
1t imbodies all there is in life work.
Life we have so long as we can keep it;
liberty we have, so long as we obey the
laws of the land, and the pursuit OF hap
piness we are absolutely sure OF, for we
can never Overtake it; it always keeps a
little i'm advance, and we are in pursuit.
1t reminds one of the lines of the astute
poet Pope, "Man never is, but always to
to be blessed" However hard it may seem
that such should be the plan, the wis
dom of the arrangement is evinced in
the every day experience of all. The
world could not be successfully run on
any other system.
1t is this very lack of completeness,
this lack of perfect happiness at the end
of every day, which gives to man the
prOpelling force of his whole life, and
without which he would be simpering
sycOphant, or an Objectless dO-little.
Complete happines then. was never de-
signed to be attained by any mortal in
this life: 1t is placed in sight by desire,
but just beyond our reach, and our hap
piness consists in our efforts and desires
to attain complete happines. What is
that force which runs through human
channels in every direction prOpelling
men to labor and toll? Is it not the pur-
suit of happiness? And could man fully
attain to it, would not his life work be
done that moment?
What gives to the pOssessOr of millions
the desire to accumulate more? 1t is
his lack of happiness in his present pos
sessions. Not that he needs any more of
this worlds goods to make him happy
but there is an. n.incOmpleteness in his life
and he seeks to make it up. Now the
channels which men follow in the pur-
suit of happiness are very numerous and
a great many are so circuitOus in their
character as to lead the traveller entirely
away from the object of his search,
though it may be difficult matter to
convince him of the fact.
But there is one main thOrOughfare
direct in its character, and to which all
must approximate in some form or other
to attain the highest degree of mundane
happiness. And just so far as men di'
verge from the great central route, just
so far their experiences fall short OF
that attainment which was theirs to pos
sess. But this great central thorough
fare passes beyond this mundane intiu
ence so that it not only places men in
this life i'm the highest degree of happi
ness but it leads to where complete hap
piness is attained. Like mercy, it il
twice blessed, it blesses them here wht
follow it, and blesses them who follow il
hereafter. Xxx
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1881-01-29

Edward A. Franks, proprietor of the
Mission House, Mackinac, and one of
best known landlords of that famous
summer resort, died last Monday, after
lingering illness. Mr.. Franks had
been resident of the island for about
thirty-four years, and proprietor of
the Mission House twenty-nine
years, and during that time had
made many warm friends, scattered
all over the United States, who will sad
ly regret the decease of their genial host.
He was a man universally liked, and
was noted for his genial and social
qualities. In his day he has entertained
many of the noted men of the country.
and probably enjoyed an as extended
acquaintance as any other man in our
state. In ChebOygan Mr.. Franks was
held in the highest esteem, and many
here will join with the immediate
friends in mourning his loss.
Mrs. Franks is a sister of Mr.. C. A.
SmOlk, of our village. Mrs. SmOlk being
summoned to Mackinac, was unable to
get over until Tuesday.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1881-01-29
The Rights of Wreckers.

The question as to the rights of wreck
ers of the respective countries, in Amer
lean and Canada waters has again been
revived. 1t appears that the understand
ing has been that any vessel may assist
any other vessel in distress in any waters,
in cases where delays may cause loss of
life or cargo. The Canadian govern
ment pays but little or no attention to
this, and whenever an American vessel
has undertaken to render assistance to a
craft wrecked on Canadian shores, the
act has been followed by Seizure and
fine. In one instance fine of four hun
dred dollars was imposed upon an Amer
can tug which went to the relief of a
stranded schooner, several of whose
crew had been frozen to death. 1t seems
that our neighbOrs across the way great
ly fear competition in the business OF
wrecking and therefore not only disre-
gard existing treaties and agreements
but care but little for the common laws
of humanity.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1881-01-29
MICHIGAN CANDIDATES.
Talk in Washington About a Michigan
Man for the Cabinet.

CHICAGO, January 22.-The Tribune
publishes the following from Washing
ton: Several prominent Michigan Re-
publicanS who are now in Washington
say that an effort will be made to secure
a cabinet appointment for some Repub-
lican from that state. They say that
while Michigan has been Republican
state ever since the birth of the Repub-
lican party, and while Michigan Repub-
licanism has always been of the sturdy
and trustworthy sort, no cabinet officer,
with single exception, has ever been
taken from that state. In the case OF
the late Senator Chambers appointment
as secretary of the interior, they say the
choice was to fill vacancy which Oc-
Cured i'm the middle of an administra-
tiOn, and was, therefore, rather accident
ally than otherwise. The recent action
of the Michigan legislature in passing
resolution recommending Gov. Baglev
for cabinet appointment, and request
ing the Michigan senators and repreSen-
tatives in congress to use their influence
with Gen. Garfield in his behalf, is criti-
cised unfavOrably by the gentlemen first
mentioned, who say that it will do harm
rather than good, and they express re-
gret that the resolution was adopted,
Besides Gov. Bagley. Representatives
Hubbell and Newberry have both been
mentioned to Gen. Garfield in connection
with cabinet appointment. 1t is un-
derstOOd that considerable influence is
brought to bear in behalf of Mr.. Hubbell,
whose appointment would be gratifying
to a great many Republicans besides the
citizens of his own state. The valuable
services rendered by Mr.. Hubbell as
chairman of the Republican congress
siOnal committee during the last cam
paign are universally recognized. 1t is
said that number of representatives
elected frem different states attribute
their election mainly to Mr.. HubbelPs
advice and the aid rendered by the con-
gressiOnal committee. They are said
now to be very desirOus that Mr.. Hub
BELLS services shall be recognized by a
political promotion. Mr.. HubbelPs rec
ord as a member of the house apprOpria-
tiOns committee is good one. He has
been very successful in business, and
his friends who are urging him for a
cabinet appointment say that he is a
man of great administrative ability as
we'll as the highest integrity"
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1881-01-29
The Population of the world.

The latest estimate of the population
of the earth, by Benin and Wagner, is L.
455 O23 600, distributed as follows: Asia
S34, ,7O7 600; Europe 315,929,OOO; Africa,
205, $4,000; America, 1885, 500; Aus
tralia and POlynesiea, 4.O31 600; the Polar
regions Greenland and Iceland), 81, ,0OO.
OF the principal countries of Europe
Germany is credited with 43,9OO,O0O;
inhabitants; Austria and Hungaria, 49,
100000; France. 100000; Great Britain
"a, 800 900, and the entire Russian dOmin-
ions about 88,OOOOOO, of which nearly
&C, ,0O0, 900 are i'm Russia proper. European
Turkey has 8.866,OOO people and Asiatic
Turkey, 16,320,O0O. OF Asia's population
China. with all its independencies, is re-
ported to have 434,626,OOO; Japan, A.-
338, 900, and British India 240, ,298. 900.
The United States contains more than
half of the American population. Brit
ish North America has 3,S39,OOO Mexico,
{. .485. 900, and Brazil, the most pOpulous
of the South American countries, Il, ,lOO,-
600.
OF course, most of these figures are
more or less reasonable guesses, accur-
ate counts having been made in very
few cOuntrieS.-Scientifc american.