The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-08-02
LITTLE TEEW EE.
Scarcity Of Water, But Abundance OF
Beer.
Advent Of the Agricultural and Me-
chanicai Fair.
other Interesting Mound City Notes

ST.. LOUIS, July 26.-[speciai correspond
once. THE people of this unfortunate city
are in medals res so far as several disagree
able experiences life are concerned. In
the first place we are in the midst OF sum-
mer OF unusual ardor ana intensity. The
heat and the dust of the city make the or
binary cares of life seem burdensome.
Those of our wealthy classes who have also
eisure, have gone to some OF the various
watering places tor the summer, which fact
only makes our unhappy lot more intolera-
BILE. Such is the envious weakness of the
human heart. The thermometer has
marked 81 degrees in the shade every day
for more than a week past, which tempera-
ture is quite torrid enough to cause us all to
lament the hard lot which has consigned us
to toll, Then, again, we are in the midst OF
the strike of telegraph operators and line
men, but the readers of the HERALD know
how that is themselves. In this city the
strikers number 200 or more, and they COM
prise the most expert members OF the craft.
They claim to be masters OF the situation,
and say they are confident they will sue
coed in wrestling a compromise from their
form ar employers. The officers Of the tele-
graph company here express themselves
able to get along without the services Of
these men and women, and are making
tolersbly good showing. in results. On
change and in business circles there Is ielt
lack of confidence in
THE TELEGRAPH SERVICE,
and some delay, but the situation is gradu-
ally improving. Both sides appear 10 be
certain OF SUI cess, and il is hard 10 tell at
this time which will have to yield.
The sympathy OF the puzzle Is largely with
q ba Oparatnrs
We are also threatened with
a WATER FAMINE
The people are supplied with water from
she Mississippi river which Is drawn from
the center of that turbed stream by pump
ing works situated in the north part OF lae
city, The water is pumped into a reser-
voir elevated above the streets, and dis
tributed over the city in pipes. The pump
ing facilities are not adequate To meet the
demand, and the water in the reservoir has
been gradually seeking lower level as the
mercury rises higher. Such is the gravity
of the situation that the mayor has thought
fit to issue proclamation to the citizens
prohibiting the use of water for washing
sidewalks, and the use OF all hand
hose except when supplied through a
meter; and, also, prohibiting the sTinkling
Of the streets by watericg carts. There is
now but two feet of water in the reservoir,
and considerable areas of the city are I'M
able to get water at all during some portions
.rSf the day There are now about IL ,OUO OOO
gallons OF water in the Compton Hill res.
eryoir, as estimated by the water commits
s'oner. which has been decreasing at the
rate of more than 2, 100000 gallons per day.
The capacity of the reservoir is 60 600 900
gallons. What would become of the city in
case of large fire, it would be hard to
say. Tie danger and the menace TO busl-
ness interests on account of this insufficient
supply of water is only equalled by the dis
comfort of it. Without water the workman
cannot get his dinner cooked, the house
wife cannot proceed with her or,
ordinary duties. the gentleman :, can
not obtain his laundied hnen'
the streets cannot be sprinkled. and, alto
sether the situation is very serious one,
and our people are subjected to greaNncon-
yenience and comprehension. New 0gines
81 greater capacity are being constructed,
and it is now expected will be in position
to furnish the needed supply, by tue first
of Angus. In the mean time we are in the
hands of Providence and the City Fathers.
But the tale OF our municipal sorrows IS
not vet conduded. We have here other
trouble. TO make us unhappy. Last winter
tue assembled piety ana wisdom OF the
state, at Jefferson City, passed law re-
curing all
BUSINESS TO BE SUSPENDED ON THE SABBATH,
and made IL an offense against the statute
70 do any kind of labor except household
Offices or works of necessity or charity, and
prohibiting hunting game or shooting, on
The first day OF the week. This same law
also contains provision requiring all dram
shops to be closed on Sunday, and making
II misdemeanor to sell or give away any
intoxicating liquors on that day. The party
so offending is also liable TO forfeit MS
license, which, when revoked, debars him
from obtaining another for two years there
Hter. The law also provides Tor high
license for dram sellers. 1t also prohibits
horse racing, playing cards. base ball, and
all other games Of a kindred character. On
the whole, its rigid enforcement will create
a radical reform IN the condud OF affairs IN
this city on the Lords day. The supreme
court ~ the state has pronounced the law
constitutional, and the governor ssaid tla'
che city OF st. Louis is not exempt rom us
provisions, and has written letter to the
police board, who are appointed by nm
under the law OF the state, cflllng mpon
them 10 carry out its PROVISIONS. Ihey
have considered the subject OF the govern,
.or's letter and have resolved, in formal
manner TO zee what can be done towards
reforuaisg the morals of the people. Tht
police Gree OF the city has been called into
ouirvd 70 report any infractions OF the law
Asar the jails and calabooses in the city
arsnot supposed TO be large enough 10 hold
the vast crowd OF law-breakers WHO
would inevitably be brought II
under arrest for violations OF the law
arrests In the first instance, but merely
loSge the complaints with the counsellor o.
the CITY for prosecution. When the tr1al u
reached the arrest will be made. A few
SUNDAYS since some 1900 OF eur people
visited the game of baseball. Others Wis
tied the parks reached by the street cars
aud the many sumner gardens in the city
where beer is drank and games are played
were in full blast The authorities OF tn
city are reported ss saying that they, VA
make the law ooious by It's rigid enforce
rneHt and that al these amusemesfs mus
stop. Even the running OF the street cars
IL A. said, IL 10 be interdicted. IL 10 sale Y
say that no such enforcement OF the Law re
ferred 70 viii be upheld by the sentiment Q
the people. This city has lev enough ss
fractions at best, and the WHOLESALE
curtxilment Of the iev privileges
enjoyed By it's inhabitants would
make Il bleak Sahara IN tbs great dese
ofhuman existence. A great portion Q
the popuastion N the city spends TIM Sab
bath day out Of doors. sBd Il IL right theJ
will not patiently see invaded The dram
sellers know thi1 and % e'sde ,nsi par .
the statute which applies 70 them. tneJ
wish 70 have the entire Law made odsOus By
its severity. This plan all hardly succeeo
and viii fail here e. IL has In other citie'
whers 4 has been tried. When heSunoay
closing law vent into effect IN the city o
New York. not long since, bsoi-DlacEs. VI
drivers Of street cars and milk wagon YER
arrested under its provisions. Parties ~
r-sfe1 In this rnanner were. however, oa
rLe-grd bT the courts and TIE efort .,
MAKE the law odious. failed IN the Heai
tners are likely 20 feel TIE rude preasur'
Of an unreasonable Law.
The advent q the annual
saFrcULrrEsL AsD EEcHAEIc1L rAIE,
n So Lyuis Is beng sntieip.seo - 49,. -,