davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-01-12

Last Monday was the anniversary Of
the birthday Of the lamcntcd Gen. Rob
ert f. Lee, the mention Of whose name
fills with tender memories the hearts OF
all Southcrncrs. The day was cccbra-
ted by proper ceremonies in several
cities and towns in the South.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-01-12
French Language.

Prof. A. Jourdan is prepared to give French
lessons to few more pupils. His classes are
making fine progress. References: Governor
Marks and lady, DIR. Murrell and lady, J. l..
Baugh and lady, W. J. Slater and lady, NJ.
p Petty and lady, b. 5. Henderson and lady,
Dr. c. p. Baird and lady, Messrs. Embrey and
sons, and Misses Maggie March, Ida Lefcber
and Melissa Merritt.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-01-12

A few days since, in Warren county,
horse rode by j. II. Baldwin leaped
from bluff fifty feet high into Collins
river, and neither horse nor rider re-
ceived serious injury.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-01-12

as cheap, or cheaper than the same can 10
bought in Nashville.
lie has all kinds Of lumber for sale. at ,bo
lowest price and, Us he has saw-miI If HI.
own, can fill any order at short notice ''
aug23
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-01-12

DR.. T.. NJ. Wight, II prominent Re
publican, and who was the Republican
candidate for Governor in 1873, died II:
his residence in Chattanooga on the 9th
inst, of pneumonia.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-01-12

The Nashville American hns enlarged
to Il 4O-column daily, and every issue is
brimful ofgood reading. We are glad
to note this prosperity.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-01-12

that | would be II man some day; and
hen she would tell me to be good,
and not keep bad company, and never
to drink. Drinking seemed always to
be- her dread, and when she was diving
she laid her hand on my head q can
almost feel its pressure now,) and told
me never to enter saloon. | though I
then, as ! knclt beside her, that ! would
heed hcr--that | would heed that adj
vice and ! would give my right arm
tonight if had. What beast | have
been to forget the counsel Of such Il
mother She was like an angel on
earth, and know she is one now in
that land beyond the stars. If angels
see US and know us, as they say they
do, it may be she sees me tonight, and
wccps, if angels ever do. o, mother
your name is too sacred for such pol
lntcd lips-your memory too blessed
for 50 foul brain. But, bad as am
can never forget you. o, God!
had better be dead"
Then, after II minutes silence, he re
sumed his walk, with somewhat stead
Ter step but Il saddcr face.
Coon TmrLAR.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-01-12
Popula ton Of the United
States.

The Superintendent Of the Census
has made the following statement Of the
population Of the States and Terrific
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-01-12

An electric light company has been
organized in Cincinnati with capital
Of 100000 1t begins to look as
though the electric light would yet be a
success.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-01-12

The Athens (Tenn.) Post says the
mercury fell to twenty-five degrees be-
low zero at that place during the late
cold spell.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-01-12

All kinds Of the best Of Jeans, Lin
scys, Shawls, Blankets, &c, Of the best
constantly ON hand at the
Wooden Mill, and will he
sold cheap for cash, or exchanged for
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-01-12

Eighteen United States Senators will
le elected during this month, provided
The Legislatures organize promptly.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-01-12

The Nashville Banner thinks the
members of the Tennessee Legislature
may congratulate themselves that, al
though the buildings in which their scs-
siono are held is not paid for, there is no
danger that it will fall down while they
are discussing the State debt
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-01-12
Nonresident Notice.
Attachment BILL
trEETniSG POWDER!

The University OF the South vs.. Douglas
West.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
ST. Louis and San Francisco HALFWAY
Movements,

St. Louis, May 9.--Tbe st. Louis & San
Francisco railway company officials ara
busiIy engaged at present making arrange
monts for the speedy completion of the Ar
kansas division of the liue. CAPTAIN G. w.
Rogers, vice'president and general manager,
returned from New York yesterday, where
no has been for the past week on official bust.
ness. During the day he was in conference
with Chief Engineer Dun, making arrange.
ments 70 lot the contracts for the road bs-
tween Fayetteville and Fort. t.Smith,a distance
OF ABOUT 6O miles. One contract was Lot
yesterday 10 james DevereauY of Pennsyl.
wanna 10 build seven miles of tho line; another
to- Faulkner, Dietendefer g. Co., for nine
miles. Other contracts, it is understood, will
be lot al once.
Bids are also being received to construct
14e M tunnel through the Boston mountains.
Ihese olds will DO opened and tho contracts
awarded next Tuesday. The tunnel when
dug Will be 1860 feet long. The point at
which tho entrance 10 tho mountain will be
eIected is In Washington county, Arkansas,
aUout twenty miles south of Fayetteville.
Inc piahs and drawing have already been
made, and it will require fine piece of on.
cheering skill to successfully open the route
through these mountains.
Another contract has just been let by the
81. Louis u San Francisco company, to
Edward Burgess, to build branch road
from Joplin, Missouri, to Gslens,
Kansas, a distance of eight miles
1t has just been decided to con-
struct this branch. 1t is to be completed and
in operation within sixty days. This line is
virtually an extension Of the Joplin branch
OF the Frisco road. Galena is more com-
monty known as "Short Creek"
| Capt. Rodgers received a telegram yester.
day stating that the Arkansas division would
ee completed 10 Rogers, Benton county,
Ark, this afternoon, and that the road
would be open to that point for business
Tuesday next Mr.. d. Wishart, general
passenger agent, and Mr.. T. Il. Cassidy
general freight agent, will leave Monday
evening for Rogers to formally open tn,
station Tuesday, May 10. There will be
large gathering of the citizens of the county
and grand jollifcstion will ensue.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
The Monroe Doctrine.

Washington, May 9.-The senate COM
mittee on foreign relations, to day authorized
their chairman 10 report back, with recon.
mendation that i. bo adopted, the followr u
resolution recently introduced by Senator
Morgan:
Resolved, TLav he iatlr,ats of the peo.
pie of the United States and the welisr and
security OF their COVER ment are
OF the construction of ship canals and o.her
ways Tor transportation Of stagoins vessels
across tho isthmus, connecting North al
South America, that the Governmen 9th,
United States, with that frapkness whicn is
Que all other people and governments here
by asserts that II will insist that ils consent Il
a necessary condition precedent to ,hcexecu.
tion OF such project, and also as to the
rules and regulations under which other M
llons shall participate in tho use OF such
canals, or other ways, either in peace Oh
war.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10

Washington, May 9.-Mr. Ransom called
up the resolution offered by him on March
10, directing the committee on commerce 10
enquire into the condition of the Potomac
river in front of the city of Washington, and
navigation of said river, and erect bridges
across the same with regard to navigation
floods AID the health of the city, and to
report at the next session what steps if any
should bo taken with reference thereto.
Adopted.
MIR. Kellogg offered q resolution calling
upon the postmaster general and secretaries
OF war, navy, state and treasury for the names
Of all clerks and other employees in their
respective departments, together with the
date of their appointment. the state to which
each is charged and persons on whose re-
communications each was appointed. On an
objection from New Jersey the resolution
was laid over under the rules.
The senate, then. on motion of Mr.. Dawes
at 1910 went into executive sessioa, anc
when the doors were reopened at 1890 ad.
journed until to morrow.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
Special weather GulIettu

Washington, May 9.-The special weather
bulletin says the indications are that fair
weather will prevail to-day in the middle At
lantic states, and on Monday and Tuesday in
the south Atlantic states. and that partly
cloudy weather with occasional rain will pre-.
vail in the west gulf states, the OHIO valley
and Tennessee and lax regions to-day, and
the Mississippi river will probably conlinu.
TO fall Mt st. Louis and rise at Leclair and
Davenport,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
A Threatening Attitude

London, May 9.-Reuter's Constanlinoplo
dispatch says nj. Litsal, French an oassa-
dor, informed the porte on Saturday that the
French government had been apprsed of the
departure of some Turkish iron clads for the
Mediterranean and protested against their
going to Tunis. He declared the French
would fire on them if they attempted to nut
In there. The porte is preparing circular
France.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
THE DAYS DOINGS.
VARIOUS ITEMS OF INTEREST.
houng Georgia Lawyer sentenced
Tor Perjury-frocecdings of the
United dhtates Senate c-Oststand.
ing oPer Cent. Bouds-Prsss
Statistics. Etc., Etc,
Press statistics, a

Press ktatistics
Washington, May 9.-The census office
has issued n preliminary exhibit of the statis-
tics OF the daily press of the United States
during the census year, from which tho fol.
lowing figures arc obtained, The total num-
Der of daily journals in the country curing
the census year is placed at .962, of which
50 daiies were suspended, and ia which
were established in the course
OF that year. The aggregate
daily circulation is placed at 1851 1877,
and the aggregate annual circulation is
ll2,7SS,725,67S. The aggregate daily ofcu-
lation is 3,5Sl,lSl, at an average price per
snnum Of 1888. l. appears that the people
of the United States pay out annually S26,-
2oo, loO for the daily papers. New York
state takes the lead in publishing the larges.
number of dailies, ll5; Pennsylvania next, 9S;
lIllnoisI3; Ohio and California
each, "a; Missouri AZ; Indiana 40:
Massachusetts 4S; Michigan 80, Indiana and
Texas 80, each; New Jersey 81; Virgins and
Wisconsin 81, each; Colorado 20; Kansas 20;
Connecticut II, Georgia l6; Maryland,
Nevada and Nebraska IA, each; North
Carolina l3; Tennessee u; Kentucky,
Louisiana and Maine IL, each: Minnesota 10;
Arkansas and Oregon, 7, each; Alabama and
Rhode Island 8, each; Mississippi, South
Carolina and Vermont, 8 each; Florida and
West Virginia 30, each. There are
a in the territaries and District OF
Columbia. The statistics of the weekly press
proper and of all periodicals other than daily
or issues connected Herewith, as well NJ
some important information regarding the
daily press--notably the amount of capita
invested and the value of annual products
are reserved for subsequent statements.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
Galveston.

NOhSeStOn.
Special to the Herald.
Galveston, May 9.-The body of Tom
Coffee who was drowned Saturday, was
found west of of Pelican yesterday.
The negro boys who robbed Usnowskv,s
grocery, were bound over 10 the grand iury
In bonds of three hundred dollars.
John Williams was sent before tho grand
jury this morning for incest the particulars
OF which are shocking.
The railroads are still cutting rates. One
can 60 10 Houston now for twenty five
cents. 'A''
During the thunder storm yesterday. hail
inc size Of a cranberry fell in large auanti.
tics. The lightning was extraordinary. In
one instance John O'Neil, Patrick Dolsn and
Charles Hoffman were struck prostrated
necessitating being carried TO the hospital.
The walking match between w. ii. Gray
the champion long distance walker of Cbics
60, and William Reagan, champion O
Texas, was won by the former. John Smith
OF Galveston, Deaf Fred Moore, Of A.
and James Miller, of Silvests, beat h b
harris, of New York.
| The Protection rowing club accented
cl sllenge for four Dared and six Dared rsce
next Saturday.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10

Washington, May 9.-The aggregate
amount of Elk per cent. bonds received ut the
treasury department up to date for continu.
ance at l-2 per cent. was $ll,255,ls5. 1t
is estimated that this amount together with
the packages of bonds at tho departmen. not
yet counted, and upward of $1,000 900 10
the treasury office not included with the
above will swell the aggregate amount TO
fourteen millions, leaving but about fifty
millions six per cents outstanding.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10

Captain Tucker. of Norfolk, secretary and
Major Poe, of Richmond, returned to
TINS city about 9 p. m. yesterday from
,heir visit The Yorktown Committee
are now deyising the best plan for The land.
ing OF national guests and those who will
visit Yorktown by water, to take part in
ceremonies. 1t is expected that 1000 ma.
sou' sor ,S w..i 'aSe part, n sklng an encsmpment
Tor three days. Judging from RESPONSES
received by the committee, A, least
ten thousand troops will he
present, some of which will quarter on board
Tue transports. The lS h New York reyi.
meht will be present sud it is expected Gov.
ernor Long, Of Massachusetts,, will accom-.
pany the brigade of state troops which will
IN !hls way perform the military service re-
qu,Leu eaeh yesr by the state law of Mas.
h" ".nuse'ss ne thlrleen ORIGINAL states will
soldiery. '"' ''''"'''
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
STATE SPECIALS
TEXAS TOPICS BY TELEGRAPH
The Railroads NJ Galveston s,un cr.
ing s"ies-heavy Rain and Hail
STORMS In the state-RaiIroaa
Accident Near Corsi-
cana, Etc, Etc.
Austin.

"uStIu,
Special TO the Herald.
Austin, May 9.-The Commissioners os
Appeals rendered the following decisions 10
day;
Degrees VS.. Hubbard; from Travis. Ae.
tlrmed. "
Houston Il Texas Central railroad com.
pany vs, Gilmore; from Grsyson. Reversed
and remsuded.
Barchard ct al; VS.. Delke,s from Hin
Reversed and remsnded.
ssrcell vs.. the Western Union Te,ocrsrh
company; from Lee Reversed andremandnd
MHahna VS.. Dennisoo; from Robertson.
Affirmed. "'ni oeASr'
Affirmed. Ao"' oofye'i'
Minn vs. Sloan Il Co; from McLennan;
Reversed and remsnded.
Gllland VS. Dake; from Travis. Afi,mod
Lyons vs. Reed; from Csrnes. Affirmed
Randall vs. Thompson Bros: from Dallas
Reversed and remanded. '
flrmed. '" "''''' al
.. M Tucker VS. +. B. B. and L. BRYAN:
rom DALLAS Reversed and remsnded.
, hunier VS. Mary and NJ. Michaels; from
Limestone. Dismissed.
Magot ct al VS. Hitchcock; from Guadu,
lupe affirmed. ~ """'"
low cases were submitted in the suprem,
court; No decisions.
Judge Quinan left the city to-day or
account OF sickness in his family.
hev. George Whiteford, who was arrested
last saturday, will have hearing befor,
Judge Walker of tho district court TO.
morrow. w
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
Star Route Rwtudlers

Philadelphia, May 9.-Josepb r. Black,
William X. Casop .and Joseph Blackman,
charged with defrauding the government in
mail contracts, were srraigned for final
hearing before United States Commissioner
Smith. this afternoon. Their counsel stated
he had been informed that Henry Arbuckle
would also be present. The commissioner
stated it was evident from the testimony tha,
Blackmsn was principal in the transaction
but the others were equally responsible
The prisoners were tbereupon held in $4,000
bail each for their appearance at the coming
term of the United States district court, which
begins on Monday next.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
Republisnnsin Cnucns

Washington, May 9.-The republican
senators held another caucus this AFTERNOON
to decide what course should now be
pursued with regard TO that class
OF executive business which was left
temporarily provided for in the programme
adopted last week. Although the caucus
was in session until 6 O'Clock It finally ad.
journed without reaching point OF action
on The subipc,.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10

Special to the Herald
Corsicana, May 9.-The switch at Ker.
wins on the Texas IL st. Louis railway w,s
'e't opon Saturday night, and an engine was
thrown from the track, ipjuring tho engineer
ana !. The brennan, 1t is not known whether
IL was accidentally done or maliciously. Tbe
engineers name was Lyle. "'
The colored lodge of Odd Fellows had ,
celebration here yesterday.
a team hitched to country wagon ran
on yesterday, but were stopped before any
serious damage was done.
A fine rain fell here yesterday.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10

Special TO the Herald.
Marshall May 9,-This place was visited
by very heavy rain and hail storm yester.
lay. 1t began raining at II o'clock and
.asied until night. We have been having
too much rain for the good of the crops.
William Umberstock, tho new revenue
collector for this, eastern district of Teyss,
will remove The office from jefferson tn
Marshsil.
Colonel j. II. Russell, now in Washington,
VIII commence the practice OF law at Mar.
snail when his term of Office expires.
The citizens of Marshall will present Col.
Noble with handsome set of silver ware as
testimonial Of their esteem.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
Sportsmen I'm Convention

Montgomery. Ala, May 9.--The AL bsma
State Sportsman association mot in annual
convention to-day. Several shooting clubs
contested for a diamond badge, the Mobile
club being successful. TO morrow the
shooting will be free for all Visitors arc
here from several states, and much in,eres,
is manifested in the contest
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
Stanley Matthews Gets n Coos, FIR

Washington, May 9.-Ths senate judiciary
committee this morning voted to report ad-
versely on the nomination of Stanley
Matthews as associate justice of the supreme
court. The nomination was reported nc.
cordingly TO the senate in executive session
this afternoon. II Is understood that the vote
In committee on the nomination was as fol-
lows: La favor Of confirmation: Lamar;
against it: Edmunds, Logan, Ingalls,, McMil.
Ian. Davis (of Illipois) and Bsyard. Absent:
Conkling and Garland.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
TELEGRAPH Auit.

New York, May 9.-Judge spor ,hi.
morning, in the superior court, handed dowr
a decision, on motion, in the suit brought by
Rufus Hatch as against the telegraph CON :
psnies, 10 prevent tho i-sue Of SIG, 526 500
increase of capital stock. Judge Speir do.
cided In favor Of plaintiff and continues She
temporary injunction previously granted
restraining the distribution Of increase pend.
inc iudpment.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
Sherman


Special TO the Herald.
Sherman May 0.-0ur boy sheriff re-.
turned from the nation yesterday He was com.
PEELED to return to attend the sheriff. conyen.
tion At Houston. He will not only be the Young.
c't sheriff there but is probably The Youngest
ian that was ever elected to the Office in ,he
United states. He cannot. for good reasons.
make known anything IN regard to the chase
OF Tue murderers of Dallas Hodges.
District court is hearing motions and pass.
ing sentences to-day. Out of thirty six
jurors summoned only ten could put In an
appearance.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
Bryan.

bryan.
Special to tho Herald.
Bryan, May "a tremendous storm
occurred here Sunday, blowing the roof of
the freight depot
The Bryan Rifles are preparing to attend
the Houston Volksfes,.
The measles, mumps and whsoping cough
are all over town.
Crops are In foe condition.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
A Cause for Wnr.

London, May "a dispatch from Con.
slantinoplo says the French ambassador here
banded u the Porto note on Saturday last
saying that the despatch of any armed force
to Tunis by Turkey would be regarded rs
| casus belli.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10

LDndon, May 9.--ln the house Of commons
to-day Sir Henry TAYLOR. conser ative, gaye
notice ut an amcndncn, o the parliamentary
oath bill |, ohnrscierizes BrndlAush as a
notorious publisher of profsne literature and
An atheist
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10

Mobile, Ala, May 40. Conrad & Co.,
s.. Louh: The BuIweier Beer look tho
frat pr,mlum at the Mobile fair.
(Signed) w. y. VAIL.
JAS. MCPuILLrps.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
hnenas Ayrcs Conwrcs.

nuenos Ayres. May 9-Cougress opened
'o'day' General Race, presiden. of coufeder..
Ss,a,n "a, IN nus speech strangely emphasized tho
DISCRIMINATION ue.o0 OF the Government TO man,ain
OF the republic. "o resources
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
Sentenced for pcr,urv.

Atlanta, Ga, May 9.-Iu the Fulton
county superior court this morning j. O.
Burton, young swyer oftnis city, was son.
fenced TO four years impr sonment in the
state penitenirry for perjury.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
The Yorktown Ccl.brat,o,

Washington, My 9.-The Yorktown
centennia comm s,oners, Senators Butler
and Johnston, Representatives Loring,
Goode and Dick, Lieutenant Css are,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10

ur T"Sas. ua'ns will leave here at q. m, for
'vTrssrHsns' Tsr ana and p. IN. for Dennou.
bonsa nae o'ds offered for improving our court
Ksne' are as follows: j. n.
o%" $o,W0 being Sa.5OD
J"es ';sa % 'nsn n =, II. Britton. IL Kane dont
s"S T oona btllton will get the con rsct.
ho,n, 'aei y. Is nesvy westward, ana the III paso
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
Misslsslppi Democratic Convcn,,ou

jackson, Mics, NAV 9.-The democratic
state con 'en,ica has been called to mee,
August lst.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10

special to the Herald.
Fort Worth, May o. The ars. train on
the Missouri Pacific arrived here to-day. Ia
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-05-10
HEGLORIES
OF C0L0R-IN LADIES' HOSE,

greater marked this than before AT
SANGERS, where the Display made by the HOSIERY DE-
PARTMENT is Brilliant beyond compare Patrons WILL we
think agree that there remains longing unsais6ed for VARI
ETY. no which has not been consulted by anticipation
PATTERNS FIGURES STITCHES, EMBROIDERY, COMBI-
NATIONS and MATERIAL while may add that every
pockebook has been considered in the PRICES named this
Department.