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The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1881-10-20
Our State Constitution and Some ReAec.
lions.

uOns.
To the Editor OF the Herald:
1t is well, at intervals, for us to pause and
review our reckoning, and this seems meet
Just now, after the overwhelming rejection
by thepeople, oftwo amendments proposed
by the last legislature to our state consti-
ton.
At the election in February, 1876, the new
constitution was adopted by q majority Of
over seventy-nine thousand Of the voters Of
the state. Before the election, thing pre-
viously unknown In Texas, at least hundred
thousand copies ofths instrument had been
distributed over the rate and read BY the
les due Dallas county, our delegate had
printed at his own expense q thousand
extra copies, and distributed them in every
neiehborhood In the county. Hence the
people voted With their eyes wide open.
At The same election . new Legislature was
elected, which assembled at Austin on the
18th ofApril, 1876, the very day on which
the new constitution went into effect. II
Is fsct, a. remarkable - painful TO the
man Of sense who thinks that in that body,
before the constitution had been tried In q
solitary case thirty-five distinct prosposi-
tions were introduced BY individual mem
bers 10 amend IL, afordlng the highest
evidence OF indiscreet haste, reckless dema-
goguery or ignorance and this is proven by
the fact that while thirty-fve different
members, each for himself had some fault
10 find, yet the necessary majority was not
found in either house In favor Of single
one Of the proposed amendments, and the
constitution remained as il was.
The next legislature, on a smaller scale,
was a repetition Of the first, except that
il did pass that useless measure known as
the smoke-house amendment-useless,
because the constitution, rightly under
stood, did not impose the tax complained
Of The people 50 regarded it and not
over one in ten, especially amOug the farm
err. went 20 the polls; but a majority OF
those who did voted for il, and il was adopt
ed. simply declaring in explicit terms what
the constitution already meant.
Next came the 18th legislature, and out
Of numerous proposed amendments, passed
twO-one 10 increase the number Of su-
prerne judges, and the other to extend the
sessions Of the Legislature on full pay rem
sixty 20 one hundred days, and now, nt the
election held on the eth Of September, the
people overwhelmingly defeated both Of
tbess, but more especially the latter,
riving forty more days on full pay
IN which legislntOrs might talk 81 the pub
lie srpsnss- So the constitution o. $50
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1881-10-20
The Cities Of the World.

In looking over the various census re-
ports taken by the different nations Of the
world, as they have been published, some
very curious and important points relating
TO the population are brought to our mo-
tice. From these official papers we gather
the following facts, viz: There are five
cities in the world having each . population
Of !, 900 900 inhabitants-one each in Great
Britain, United States, Germany, France
and Austria. There are nine having more
til an SOC, 900 inhsbitsnts-three in Great
Britain, three in the United States, two in
ing between 900, 900 and so, 600 inhabitants
there are 9-six in tho United States, Eve
In Great Britain, four in Germany and
Italy, three In France, two in Spain, and
one in Russia, Austria, Belgium, Holland
and Portugal
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1881-10-20
PROBABLY TEN DOLLARS.
A Prominent Coal Dealer Believes that
Coal will Roach that Figure-No Fam
inc Likely.

A Prominent Coal Dealer Believes that
Coal will Roach that Figure-NO Fam
inc Likely.
Rumors have been passed from mouth to
mouth during the past few days that a fam
inc is imminent in the city, and that there
is possibility that the price of coal may go
up to Sl2 per ton. None ought to be better
posted on this subject than the coal men,
and so representative of the Inter-Ocean
started out to get their views. After several
Intellectual attempts to find other dealers,
he had to be satisfied with one interview,
that published as follows, with Mr.. o. w.
Colt
"What prospects are there of a coal
famine in Chicago this winter" he was
asked by reporter.
There isn't any," replied Mr.. Colt.
There is plenty Of coal here now an d
enough will come in to supply the demand
When lsay there is great Ceal here now, L
mean the amount in the yards will COM
pare favorably with the supply on hand at
corresponding dates in previous years. We
are about 1000 tons behind on our orders,
however"
"What is the cause?"
Lack Of transportation, principally. A
good many boats can be secured, but cars
are scarce. received q letter from an Ohio
coal company stating that it was absolutely
impossible for them to secure cars enough
to accommodate shipments on orders al
ready received. Then another. thing that
makes us behind on orders here in the city
Is THE HORSE DISEASE.
We cannot get carriage. One dealer told
me the other day that out of thirty horses
he could work only five"
tbpra any pr0S Oppt of q rise in the
price of coal"
"Well, it is So per ton now, and do not
think it will 60 above $40 this winter Dur
ing the summer the price ranged from 1928
to 1913, so that it has already gone up
Sl.25 to $1.75 pei. ton. Coal at IS is
people who burn coal are too poor to buy.
There will be great demand and suffi-
cient supply. The wants of the city are in
creasing. Last year about 100000 tons
were received here. This year the receipts
will run to 5000, 900 tons. There is great
demand from the laboring population.
Money is plenty wages good and the sI labor,
now live in houses Of their own, instead of
crowding two or three together in tene-
ments.
SIS it true, as reported, that at the larger
Pennsylvania and Ohio mines the miners
are only being worked on half time, with a
view Of creating tight market and forcing
up the price to consumers"
GIT Is UNDOUBTEDLY so,
to some extent. A number of the mines
are working their men on half time, but
with most ofthem II is because Of lack Of
transportation facilities. They cannot get
cars. A breaker cannot be run at the mines
unless the cars are right there to receive the
coal"
"If the orders on hand will exhaust
the present supply in the yards, and there
is lack of transportation, how is the
great demand OF the next month to be sup
piled"
As said, there arc plenty Of vessels and
rates are low, and the railroads are supply
ing cars as fast as possible.
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NEARLY 5000 fwmioHAsrs
nesvy Weather Experienced on tho Trip
Across tho Atlantic.

The steamship sIlosia, Of the German
mail line, arrived in port this morning,
after tedious passage Of sixteen days The
steamship lcn Hamburg on the sd ult.,
commanded by Captain Albers. Moderate
weather was experienced the first few
days OF the voyage. When the ship
had got to sea, however, several vio-
lent gales were encountered. On tho morn
ing of the 9th inst. hurricane struck the
ship with great force. The ship was badld
tossed about by the strong head winds any
heavy seas, which sometimes broke over the
port rail, and nearly carried away life
boat, The decks were washed fore and aft,
and the passengers were forced to remain
below many days on the passage. The ST.
lesia brought a large number OF saloon pas
sengers and 98 immigrants, all of whom
were Germans.
The steamer Spain, of the Nation al line,
In charge of Captain Grace, arrived from
Liverpool late last night, which port was
left October Is. Rough weather was expe-
made an average voyage. The vessel
brought Ill cabin and 1876 storage pas
sengers.
The Inman steamship, City Of Berlin,
sailed from Liverpool one day behind the
National steamer arriving in port few
hours later Captain Leitch reports mod
crate weather during the passage, which
was accomplished in ten days. He brought
1877 saloon and 554 steerage passengers.
The steamer Juliet brought 62 immigrants
who embarked at Dundee, making total
OF 1878 immigrants brought from the old
world. The majority Of the fresh landed
foreigners were Germans, and most all Of
them were in possession Of through tickets
to the west. On board of the English
steamers were large number of Irish and
English farmers and laborers, en- route to
tho southwest, where they will settle The
Zealand and Castor arrived
from Antwerp yesterday. bringing to-
: %ta1 ~ ,mmigrantsGal Germans: The
IS 1881 persons.-N. Y. Express.
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BADGy BURNED
Henry AbIy and Daughter are Dnrned by
the Explosion Of ~ Kerosene Lamp.


Mr.. Henry Ably, a Swiss farmer who rc.
sides near Longs Lake, some two miles
north Of this city, met with serious ac-
cident Monday night. About O'Clock, be
and his daughter were sitting by small
table on which there was large lamp filled
with kerosene oil. He was reading, and
while thus engaged, large bug flew into
the chimney ofthe lamp, when his daughter,
young woman Of seventeen years, at
tempted TO get It out and the buzzing Of
the insect frightened her, when she jumped,
turning the lamp over and tho oil coming
into contact with the blaze II exploded a
lot ftho burning fluid, striking Mr. Ably
on the right leg from the hip down, making
a serious burn. He had the pres:
ence of mind to snatch q spread
from bed in the room
and smother the flames which had begun to
envelope his clothing. His daughter, in he:
efforts to assist him, received a severe burn
on her right hand. The furniture in the
room and the bedding caught fire, and it
was as much as they could do to extinguish
the flames. For q time he suffered the
most exoruciating pain, and it was not I'M
til the arrival of DR.. Sutton, for whom he
rent, several hours after, that he expe-
sienced any relief from the intense pain.
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..I.ike q Fearful Dream.n

81 have been so much better this sum-
mer," writes lady who has used Com
pound Oxygen. Every time think of it.,
feel that words would not express my
pleasure or my thanks to you for what you
Of two years ago. l dreaded to have night
come, for knew there was no rest for nae,
but that must bear tho pain and sickness
as. well as could until another morning,
which dreaded to see, for vas 80 weak It
seemed as If could not see even my own
family. Sometimes wished could stop
breathing just to get o little rest. Now it is
so different. sleep good most Of the time,
and am well compared with what I was
then" Our treatise on Compound Oxygen
nation, sent free. Drs. Starkey & Palen,
llo9 and I'LL Girard street, Philadelphia,
Pa.
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Uslu and C~ol Weather.

At last Sudden change In the weather
has taken plsoe. and the weather prophets
say that the warn weather b now over with.
Por the pest fsv days large eocks Of wild
gees have been passing over, Tying In .
southsrly direction, which d regarded a. an
infallibls Sign Of the near approach OF cool
weather, and yesterday morning IL cams
heralded By scold rain that began 20 fall
about dAybrssk, and oyercoets and fire.
were common. "A steady drizzlins rain con.
tinusd 70 AL uR 70 the snsrnoon. when !.
day, yet sher experiencing % much warm
vesthsr Il was rsthcr q reliefsfter all. Thit
cool, vet spell viii do away with the idea oi
q top crop Of cotton.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1881-10-20

moi punished. The catise NJ Tie org AMI,
law guaranteeing tho right 10 bear arms
seems 10 stand In the way Of thetatutes, II
has, In fact, nothing 10 do with the evil We
arc discussing. We compel drug.
glsts 10 record every salo Of poison and
then leave traders full license to stock men
and boys with something quite "a danger.
Gus ~ poison. There should DO rigid
and persons whose responsibility Is not
vonched for and the same law should com
pei every trader who vends pistols to take
tho namo and residence of every person
to whom pistol shall be sold. The register
should be delivered daily to the police au-
thorities. After that tho law
forbidding the carrying Of con-
cealed weapons should be rigidly
enforced. There can be no sure defense
contemplates with horror until this re-
volvex business shall be stamped out. Bo.
gin with the biggest man in the community
who habitually violates the law, and carry
on down to the half-grown boy, who does
what he sees his elders doing with impu-
nifty. We at present cherish the very evil
that has shocked the world. The spirit of
the organic law relates to the common de-
Tense and not to the common and criminal
lawlessness."
Our contemporary is conspicuously
right about the necessity Of stamping out
the pistol habit, but; first Of all, we must
have police authorities who will fearlessly
execute stringent laws against the practice
OF carrying these weapons secreted about
the person. The authorities in this city
are not disposed to make war Of exter-
mination on the practice. and We know
ofno other city in the country where the
authorities have reached tho heroic point. |
There hshould be an organization, OF law
abiding persons in every community here as
will make it their business to have the laws |
duly executed. There are organizations to |
should there not be organizations to prevent |
the deadly evil of pistol-carrying?
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1881-10-20
Piles ! Itching Piles!

The symptoms of itching piles arc moist
ure, like perspiration, intense itching,
mostly at night, seems as il pin worms were
crawling in or about the rectum. The
moro you scratch the worse they itch; very
distressing. The private parts are often
affected. DR.. Swayne's Ointment is the most
effective remedy extant for this tormenting
complaint. Gives rest at night without the
desire to scratch, also has no equal in eradi-
eating letter, itch, salt rheum, erysipeeas,
bsrber's itch, all scaly, crusty, itchy skin
eruptions. Here is the proof: Certainly
the best medicine ever used in my; practice.
DR.. Cotton, Woodstock, Vermont troubled
with itching piles for over twenty years; it
cured me completely, L. S. Messer, Enfield.
Ask for it and take no other. Send for
fifty cents, lin three cent stamps) three
boxes, 81 25, by Swayne g. Son, 'Philadel-
Phia. Swaynes Ointment sold by all
druggists.
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Removal of the Cemeteries.

To the Editor of the Herald.
Man is certainly a singular creature.
Strange impressions are often made upon
his mind. These are transmitted from sire
to son. and the most implicit credence at
tached to their truth. For instance, there
are those who honestly believe that grave
yards yawn and ghosts of the departed
dead actually stalk through them in wind
ing sheets and sepulchral groans, the ter
ror of naughty boys and unregenerate sim
ners. To reason with such Is time thrown
away. They can tell you of numerous in
stances in which such things have happened
and furnish any amount of argument to
support the Theory" You may even &C;
company such to one of these places, and
if no hideous sight presents itself he will
simply say: "Well, it is not good night
for ghosts"
Again, others have been told that ceme-
teries are the hot-beds of disease and pestil-
ence. Numerous arguments have been
advanced, and some by intelligent men, in
fed. These are sometimes called sanitary
reasons" and these sometimes win. But
behind them and hid from public view is
an argument far more potent thanthat which
apparently influences our solons and ju-
rfsts. In this utilitarian age there are some
ries, nor reckless assertion. The world is
full of them. They want facts.
. Cemeteries have existed from the earliest
ages, many of them in the very hearts of
populous cities. Is there any well anthem
'ticated instance in which, after careful
scientific investigation, disease has been
traced directly TO them. III SO have not
found it.
have been ledto these remarks from the
communications in your columns favoring,
and your editorials opposing the removal
of the dead from their old cemetery by
order of our city council, and the fear that
they might call forth some hssty action.
Having an interest in one Of these cemete-
ries, / ask that no action be taken until the
following facts are closely and conclusively
established. First, has the city council au-
thority to act az desiredf Second, do these
cemeteries produce disease. and II 30, is
there no sanitary measure short Of the re-
removal Of the dead that can produceit. :.
The dead Of these cemetarics were buried
were buried in property bought and dedica-
ted 10 this social purpose, and for myself.
deny the power or authority OF the city
council Of Dallas, or any other body Of men,
either to disturb my dead or require me 10
do 50. further deny the existence Of any
sanitary causes TO warrant any such action.
To those who have relatives and friends
buried in these cemeteries, offer Q
suggestion Of which perhaps they are not
aware. IL removed 70 the new cemetery
they will be deposited with the unknown
and undistinguished herd in the 'potters
field"
The language Of the deed to the city il,
"to be used only for the purpose Of inter
ngent poor people" See book AZ, page 3s5,
ecords Of Dallas county. Is Is possible
THAT our loved ones are 50 soon forgotten,
their memory to be crushed BY the accursed
wheels Of mammon's carr q.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1881-10-20

The Philadelphia North American, dis
cussing the semi-ivilized habit Of carrying
concealed deadly weapons, says
The pistol is q sslf-supPOrting instru-
ment. Il begets the distsmPers which il
flashes out Of hip-POcksts to cure Il is not
legal 10 csrry concealed weapons. a. al
most everybody is svare. but we can not
undertake 10 say how few our citizens OBJ
serve the Law. The number is not great.
The revolver l. the rule In modern tim e
Nov and then q man is brought up f0r
Carrying concealed weapons, but many are
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1881-10-20
BE Of Good Cheer.

De oil GOo1 Cnoer.
There Is one remedy that has proved it.
self to be priceless boon and true friend
TO suffering humanity. II has saved thou
sands OF nervous, dsbilitated, heartaching
mortals TO lives OF usefulness and the fu0
enjoyment Of robust health. IL you are
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from indigestion or dyspepsia, you make a
serious mistake and do YOURSELF great in
Justice II you fail to try This excellent medi-
cine. You will find Il q perfect panacea for
ell your troubles. In Q few weeks time
your shattered nervous system will be re-
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all symptoms Of dyspepsia and indi-
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paralysis, apoplery and other disorders
that lead 10 sudden death, viii be removed
forever. This meritorious compound is
preparation Of iron and essential vegetable
tonic~. Ii is the only preparation OF iron
that does not give headache or blscken the
teeth. IL Is called Browns Iron Bitters.
Demand it Of your druggist and take no
substitute. II will give the greatest salts
faction. for its effects are lasting, and not
Temporary, as is the case with alcoholic
preparations. Browns Iron Bitters con-
tain no alcohol Enquirer.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1881-10-20
Elepant Toilet Preservation,

Hair dressing and restorative is found in
London Hair Color Restorer." 1t seldom
fails to restore gray or faded hair to its orig
inal youthful color and beauty. Falling
hair Is checked by Its use, and it produces a
growth Of beautiful young hair, sott, glossy
Clearly and effective hair restorer now be-
fore the American people.
A. A Gibson, Tarrytown, Duchesscoun-
IN. T., writes: DR.. Swayne & Son,
Philadelphia: GBNrs-I enclose postoffice
order for eight dollars, please send me one
dozen London Hair Color. Restorer."' 1t
has stopped my hair from falling, and re-
stored It to its natural color. 1t has proven
satisfactory in every respect. The Lon,
at all the leading druggists at rs cents a
bottle
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1881-10-20
IT'S ForNn ATLAsTi

SOMETHING Ngw USDER THE sus.-A new er.
r. davuing upon woman Hlthert0 she mas
been called upon % suffer The iiis o. mAnkind
and her own besides. The frequent and dis
tressing irregularities peculiar - her sex have
long been 70 her the 'idireful spring d woes
unnumbered" In the mansion q the rlch sud
slant vet patient victim q . thousand us IN
kuOun 10 rnan-and without q remedy. -Oh
Lord how long, in the agony 81 her SOU.
hath she CRED But nov the hour Of her r.
demptiOn Il come. she VII suffer no nOrs. for
Braffeldrs Female RegulatOr. " Onans Bet
Fr5end7 l. sold b. AL druggists and also BY.
Dr.. j. Brsdheid. Pr0p<Ietor. Albania. Ca Price
raa~ f3rrfla
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Did Hin Gos1.
Nav York Union

Mr.. Charles II. Bauer, editor Of the above
paper, and notary public in late issue
esq, some time ago suffered much from
Rheumatism and tried almost every means
TO nd himself Of this painful evil, but In
vain. He was advised to use 81. Jacobs OIL
which he did 30 successfully that al pain
has left him and he is as healthy and strong
AZ ever before. Mr.. Kenny IL an enthusiast
tic advocate Of 81. Jacobs OIL, and 1t has
done him good.
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Assure Thing.

A sure TH1nS.
DR.. Kings Syphaletic Remedy is guaran-
teed to cure, syphalisi in the primary second,
and complicated forms, and will cure the
worst cases of venerial diseases, cases which
have resisted the treatment of the most
eminent physicians of America. 1t cures
the first stage and heals the ulcers in few
DAYS. Itcures ulcers in the mouth, nose,
head, arms, and legs; also hard pains in the
bones and joints, syphalitic rheumatism,
etc., in short time. Price S. per package
sent everywhere by express. A treatise on
stamps, DR.. J: Dinsbeer, AIS North 18th
street, St. Louis, Mo. Cures guaranteed
or money refunded. DR.. Dinsbeer maka
chronic diseases Speciality. Ifyou are
hicted with no matter what call or rite.
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A most remarkable cure for dyspepsia
Wells Health Remover" The greatest
tonic, best bilious and liver Remedy known.
81. Druggists. Depot, George I. Atkins.
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This is splendid weather for duck hunt
ing. and the sportsnen are fully svHrs Of
the fsct. A number Of NimrOds wen
cunning YESTERDAY. and hsd very fine sue
cess. bringing back with them lot q fine
nalisrd ducks. which they report 20 be
numerous On the Trinity river and The
lskea
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Failing N Pieces

We clip the following from the Iowa
yhestead and Western Farm Journal, ss
great importance to the farmers and
hers. II originally appeared IN the Chi
20 Inter-Ocean, and the Journal says II
'snows up the duplicity Of the Washburn
kpnopoly, will open the eyes Of some mem
~ the Licensees combination who were
- imized BY the Wtshburn con-
S1g large sums for past IN
mlsrbed wire patents BE-
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Imnroramenfa.

The wall dividing the Office Of the Grand
Windsor hotel from ths billiard hall is be
ing torn out 70 give F9ce TO a new one: The
billiard hall and saloon, which VIII be as
heretofore, in the same room, win be fitted
up in first-class style, and when completed
viii be great improvement on the old
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shshovean PAN, shebovsan county. News

We never saw any one joyous when SUI
fering from pain-neuralgia for instance. In
relation 10 this malady Mr.. George Guyett,
proprietor Guyett House, thus informed
our representative: / have used 81. Jacobs
Oil for neuralgia, and can confidently re-
commend 1t 20 any one similarly affected.