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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-10
MIsCELLANEoUs.

THE Jeanette Board Of Inquiry has
adjourned to await the return Of the surviv-
ors Of the crew from Siberia.
THE last spike in the Clark's Fork
division OF the Northern Pacific Railroad
has been driven at Wellsyille, Montana.
LUcIus CLARK & Co., proprietors Of
the South Bend Ind.) Paper-mill, called a
meeting OF their creditors q few days ago.
The seven Clark brothers are interested in
paper manufacture in the West, running
eight establishments.
II was reported on the 18th that in
some parts Of County Donegal, Ireland,
nearly every house had some one sick for
want Of food.
THE public debt reduction for Febru-
airy is estimated at s, 5o0, 900.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-10

The fact that there is nothing on the coin to-
indicate its value except the 'sV'' on the re-
verse was soon s;made note of by cotn--
terfeiters, who at once commenced gliding the
pieces with gold and palming them off on un-
suspectiug parties for tive-dollar gold pieces,
and hence the Government authorities have
ceased the further minting of the new nickeis
There being a limited number of the new
pieces in circulation in different sections OF
the country lively demand has sprung up
for them by coin hunters, and they are al
ready commanding premium of from one
hundred to four hundred per cent. over their
face value.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-10
The New Fiye.Cent Piese.

AT the time, a few weeks ago, the coinage Of
the new nickel was legun at tho Philadelphia
Mint tn, Chicago DGily Herald secured and
published cuts showing both faces of the new
coin. At that time 1T was thought this new
five-cent piece would soon become familiar to-
a ] by being generally and literally dis Sributed
throughout the country, but its further coin
age has been stopped for reasons which Wiz
appear below. The cuts, as published in the
I1e4nId arfa 8 follows: it.s..
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-25
Southern Historical Association.

General George d. Johnson addressed a
number OF our citizens last evening in the
interests of the Southern Historical society
explaining the origin and aims of the
society. He represented that were it not
ior TINS society the true history of the Lost
cause would never be known, and deplored
that the United States history, written
from northern standpoint, had been forced
upon the school children of the south as had
been done 10 the public free schools. He
represented that it was due the people OF
the south. the dead and living, and the
posterity of this gener alton that true his
tory OF the south should be given to the
world. The annual fee to become a mem.
Der OF the association, which guaranteed ia
the member what reading matter the soci.
ETY. published, is So, and life member.
ship 500. A number enrolled their names
as members of the order.
Moved and seconded by Major Brown
that they form themselves into an orgari
cation to be known as the Dallas auxiliary
society to the Southern Historical society.
Moved and carried that committee Of
seven be appointed to perfect some plan Of
organization.
The chair appointed as said committee
J. M. Stemons, DR.. S. ID. Thruston, Cap
tain Clowney, b. M. Melton, Ii. Gabreath
w. III. Lemons w. G. Veal. General w
L.. Cabell was added to the committee.
On motion the meeting adjourned sub
Ject to call by the chairman.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-25
The Cold of 1916.

The severe cold spells which hava 10.
CURED during the present month in this
section and throughout almost the en,ira
country As well, recalls instances ON
record, in which even the season. saer, -
"''s LOST their Characteristic features. A
remsrksole case Of this kind is that of ,hs
year 1910, which has been called che
year without a summer" The tollowins
summary OF the weather of that wear i
SVEN oy correspondent in recent issna
OF the Boston Congregationalist "Jsnm.
ana FEBRUARY were mild March wss
cold April began warm, but ended in
SNOW anu Ice. Ice formed an inch ,hicr
III May, and Fields were planted over and
over again till II was too late to plant lime
Was 'he coolest ever known in this latitude.
,, ,os, "hu ioe were common. Almost every
s,een .h'hg was Killed; fruit nearly ALI d..
inches in Vermont, seven in M.;n. Ni'
m the interior Of New York. ana a. 80 ~,
massachusetts,. There were tew n ,rr,
uays' III was called dry season Rn'
ntue ram iell. The wind blew steadily
rom the north, cold aud fierce. Morhcrs
hhit extra socks and mittens for thar ch,,
ureh IN the spring, and wood piles. ,ha,
usually disappeared during the warm snail
III mont OF the houses, We're sneediIv MI,
up again, Planting and shiyeriny wsrs
uone together, ami the farmers who worlad
out their taxes on the county roads wnre
9Vereoats ana mittens. On the I7th n,
y r heaVy snow fell in New England
ine co'u was intense. A farmer who had
= ,aise neiu oil corn in Tewksbury built
m'es arounu u at night toward Off the frost.
,m many an eSehing ne aud his neighbors took
N
with the only crop OF corn in The ne,"hhor'
mood considerable damage was done in
New Orleans in consequences of tha rsn;a
rise Oh the Mississippi river. Fears we,e
entertained mat the sun was cooling or
anu throughout New England ali n,cn;r,
were strictly prohibited. July was accom-.
panied by lrost and ice. Indian corn was
nearly all destroyed; some favors.
ply situated fields escaped, Anpns,
was more cheerless, il possible. than ms
summer months which r,csded H. les
was formed half an inch in thickness In.
u.ah corn was so frozen that the greater
part was cut down and dried for fodder
Almost every green thing was DESTROYED
a an thls country and in Europe. On III,
1V'n snow iell A. Burnett 40 miles from
Eso ou., very little corn ripened In New
Engian1 and the middle states. Farmers
IN lSl5, for. seed in the spring q
islI. 1t sold at from 81 to IS ne
onshel. September furnished abont
Two weeks Of the pleasantest weather q
the season, but in the latter part of tn
month ice formed an inch thick. Octobe
had more than its share OF cold weathe,
November was cold and snowy. Decembe
was comfortable, and the winter followin
was mid. Very little vegetation was mi
aMred IN the eastern and middle state,
ing suns rays seemed to be destitute ,
heat during the summer.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-25
The Howell Bros. Boot & Shoe Co.,
Wholesale Boots &Shoes
us ELM STREET DALLAS TsxAs
FULL. STOCK FRESH GOODS. LOWEST PRIZES

fell into the way of Abraham Liacoln, who
gave him secretary's place. He REMAINED
with Mr.. Lincoln during his whole term Of
the presidency, and was then sent to ysri.
oss positions in foreign countries, acquit-
ting himself well at all of them. lie WAS
our minister virtually in France, Spain and
think, Austria. Finally he concluded 10
give up these houors that he had worn
SO well, and plunged into the
hard life Of the press. For long time he
edited newspaper at Springfield, Illinois.
| frequently received notes from him in
those days, commenting upon or encourage
ing publications Of mine in the Chicago
Tribune. At another time he returned
nom Europe and began 10 write ON the
New York Tribune, making his column or
two every day, and lecturing little mean.
while. Here his eyes begai fail. | this
discouraged condition he net the wife of
A. b. Stone. brother of the late Amsss
s one. Mrs. Stone, though her husband
was reputed to be worth million or two.
admired men of mind aid career. Ste had
n blooming niece, whom she introduced 10
him. The young lady was delighted with
him, as women have been in every land.
When they married he took his bride out
to see his parents on the Illinois farm, Per.
sons have described TO me his anxiety as to
how his wife, reared in the IN the lap of
millions, would appreciate the plain home.
stead where he had been nestled. Without
any hesitation she called them father and
mother, and gave them a daughters kiss
Had she looked back but a single genera
ton she would have seen that her own
father began life as poor Joseph, the car
penter. Colonel Hay settled down opposite
his father.in.law and became favored son.
Children were born to him. Even he, IN
the midst OF youth, felt that money Is not
| the whole OF life; and at times he has had
to lay down his little portion of the heavy
load that Amasa Stone carried of inevita-
BILE memorable business lie was on one
of these journeys TO recruit his health when
his father-in-law passed away.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-25
For Sale ey CRowpus BALDWIN a WILLIAMS p,n.s r.,

ana lor violation hereof shall not be fined
ass than - nor more than $50.
IeSSeton y provides that all drivers OF such
vehicles shall take the right side of the
street, ETC. when meeting any other
Nenicie, under penalty OF
not less than five or more than $50.
section IL provides that it shall be the
uuly oil the drivers in stopping to stand
their vehicles as near the sidewalk as prsc-
ticaoie; and that they shall in no wise OBJ
sliuet the streets under penalty of not
less thsn " nor more than SO.
section ii provides the following COM
pehsation TO or from any point, one mile
or under, each passenger so cents; every
one mile IS cents; for single hour, 81. each
additional hour, Sl50 Any owner or dri.
yer Charging higher than the above
rates. or refusing to carry a passenger
whsh not engaged, shall be fined
mo- less than 50 nor more than 500
section 10 provides that the driver OF
every hackney carriage for hire. shall keep
ION the inside of each carriage, hung up in
conspicuous manner, printed copy as
provided for on white card-paper ten inch.
essquare, copy of these rates, &c.
section u provides for the arrest by any
member OF the police department OF any
person offending against any of the above
sections, and for the power a said police to
give any direction which they may deem
necessary Tor the preservation of good Dr.
DER and the convenience Of the pu rlic; and
any driver of such vehicle,
who shall refuse to obey his in
structions may at once be arrested
and taken before the mayor to be dealt
with according to law.
Section | Y of chapter l6 provides that il
snail be unlawful for any person or person!
10 oDstruct any sidewalk in front of any
church, theatre or other public. or place
Oh business, or in any way obstruct the
passage in or out Of any such places
ihere is also a law that prohibits hac
drivers from hitching their horses 20 posts
etc, and leaving their teams uuguarded by
personal attention.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-25
Demanded His Wages

Mrs. Mary Stevens made affidavit yester
day for the arrest of Lee Porter, colored
boy, whom she charged with making an as.
sault upon her. He was working for hei
on her farm some two miles west Of the
city, and when she hired him it was under.
stood that she was to nav his
wages TO his mother. Wednesday
noon. When he went to dinner he told
her that he did not want to work any
longer, and asked for his wages, when she
TOLD him that she would pay his mother
He whipped out pistol AMI demanded
that she settle with him then and there,
She was terrified at his determined threats
to shoot, and ran into room, locking her
self in. There was no man on the place
but she slipPed little boy out OF the house
to run to a neighbor and get relief. In the
meantime Porter ran off. Deputy Sheriff
Lewis went out yesterday afternoon to ar
rest him,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-25

Colorado, which has been but little over
one year in existence, is the most prosper
Gus and growing town west of Fort Worth
1t has two national banks and bids fair to
be the largest town In that section of the
state. Its receipts Of wool during the past
year were 10000 pounds and It's cattle ship.
ments 65,00o head. Abilene. which, per
haps, is the largest wool.shipping point re-.
ceived !, 500 900 pounds of wool and shipped
99l cars of cattle. The receipts of wool at
this town this spring are estimated at 5000.
600 pounds. The acreage in cultivation in
twenty-five counties contiguous to the Tex
as & Pacific railway west of the town of
Weatherford was 99,S3i acres in 1880 At
the close OF the year 1882, by careful esti.
mate, this acreage was increased to 100000
acres. The valuations In these counties for
the purpose OF taxation were In 1880 SILL.
033,4li, and In 1881 were $40, 0i2,6l4, and q
proportionate increase was maintained IN
1882 In Taylor and Fisher counties the va
uation for.the year 1880 exceeded the valu.
atoms OF 1881 by 200 per cent. and in Nolan
county over $50 per cent. The growth dur
ing the past year If the cattle and sheep in.
terest in this section OF country has been
simply immense. Sheep In vast numbers
have been driven into these counties from
southern Texas, Mexico. New Mexico and
California. Texas can afford to claim that
she is the empire Of the southwest. She
will net 81, 800 900 from the increase of her
sheep farms alone this year, to say nothing
Of her immense cattle and agricultural In.
terests.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-25

The ladies of the hospital association
who have worked so nobly in the cause OIL
charity, desire to return thank to the fol.
lowing, who showed them favors in their
efforts to build an asylum for INDECENT, suf.
fering humanity of the city of Dallas: Mr..
William Kelly, of the Texas Ice company;
Mr.. w. X. Sweet, decorator; Dallas Times,
and Dallas HERALD, for printing; W.
Wheeles, superintendent water works,
and to DR., Henry Schulz, who labored to
assist the ladies in the good work. Mrs.
Wallace, treasurer Of the association,
thinks that they will have. after paying all
bills, the neat sum Of 81 $50 left.
The city certainly owes thanks TO the
ladies for what they have done.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-25
THE TEXAS TRUNK RAILROAD.
The Line to be Built to Athens at Once.

The Line to be Built to Athens at Once.
The management of the Texas Trunk
railroad has after mature deliberation de.
cided to push the line on from Kaufman at
once aud as rapidly as possible
to or at a point near Athens,
where it will intersect the marrow
gauge road. A large force is being
marshaled for the work, and as soon as the
preliminary arrangements are perfected,
the line will be built as rapidly as men and
money can do it. This will, give Dallas
connection with the Texas & St. Louis mar
row gauge, and another line to st. Louis at
but very little more distance than would be
accomplished should the narrow gauge be
built from Mt. Pleasant here. They ex.
pect to have the line completed to Athens
by the LIST of October.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-25
GROWTH OF TEXAS,
The Great Northwest OF the Empire State
Now Being DeYelOped.

The Great Northwest OF the Empire State
Now Being Developed.
Some idea of the rapidity with which
northwestern Texas is being settled Says a
correspondent can be gathered from the
following statement of the growth of the
towns on the Texas e. Pacific railway, west
of Fort Worth: Before the advent of the
railroad, one year ago, there was but one or
two towns in that district of country, and
they were mere hamlets. Since then the
towns OF Gordon, Cisco. Baird, Abilene,
Sweetwater, Colorado and Big Springs have
,prung into existence. Several of these are
large ana important towns, and all OF them
growing rapidly. The population and sal es
OF merchandise are given as follows:
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-25

The Il. j, Ii. q. Club.

The b. ]. b. c. club will give dance this
evening at the residence OF Mr.. Robert
Ogden, on Pearl street. This club is COM
posed of number OF our best young men,
who will map out for this season, a pro-
sramme of entertainments such as dances,
pcnics, fishing parties, etc. The members
are splendid musicians and the pleasures OF
their meetings will be enhanced by music,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-25

A sensible young lady. made, the follow.
ing request TO her friend "Do not lay me
BY the ripping brooks side, lest babbina
lovers wake me from my dreams nor in the
beautiful cemeteries In the valleys, lest
sight.seers, coming ever epitaphs. dis
tract me but let my last sleep be under
The counter of the merchant and the bust
ness man generally who never advertises.
There is the place which passeth all under.
standing, and a deep sleep on which Meth.
err the buovant football Of youth nor the
weary shuttle and drag OF old age Will ever
inirude. "--TUtica observer.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-25
Gulf. Colorado g. Santa re Railroad

The Gould lines are doing their utmost to
freeze out the Gulf Colorado IL Santa Fe
road, and have hurt IL to considerable eS.
tent by refusing to pool freights with it. II is
rumored that in order to better its position,
the Santa Fe will at an early day build
from Dallas north to some point northeast,
and connect with the Texas & ST. Louis
Narrow-gauge, which will open for it COM
munication with st. Louis.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-25
N,r,h Annua, Episcopa, Reception.

The ninth annual reception will be given
to the clergy and lay delegates at the resi-
dence of Right Rev. Bishop A. @. Garrett,
on Friday evening, 25th inst, at s O'Clock.
All who have ever attended these truly ele.
CANT receptions have but one memory that
perfumes the incident. The HERALD re-
turns thanks for renewed courtesy.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-25

A Mexican lady Of rank. visiting In this
country, has hair seven and halfieet long.
Its cost Is not quoted.
Staid New Hampshire records one di
vorce for every ten marriages. This IL not
setting q good example TO young and grow.
log states,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-25

The wealth Of Amasa Stone now falls
into the hands, In part at last, Of a young
man who was bred on farm In Illinois, Of
poor, plain parents. POSSESSING sympa.
hetic nature, good sense and talents, th,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-25

Following are substantially some Of the
sections Of chapter XXvII Of the Revised
Code Of Ordinances relating to hacks, pub
lie carriages, etc.:
Section Z provides that no person shall
drive carriage through any Of these streets
ct faster gait than six miles per hour,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-25

BrrrERcur TxxAs Sept. I lisa
This Is to.oertfy that We have uset won,
WONOERuL EIGHr'' FOR BLACK tEC
IN Catue by giving from Is 10 ~ drops inter
naliy and applying eNternal'y once OF twtce Il
the arts Affected, sud II gave immediate relief
A. J. McLuRE w.B sHIFLErT.
A. ]. STEWARD. WILL McLURR.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-25
SURE CURE FOR BLACK LEG.

tessrs. Morley Bros: - 1885,
!, ~, MiA ,,IIskN - have sold WONDERFUL,
iSaI 10 several Of my customers " no used
tol tne cure of BLACK LEG hy giving
DS or Two doses internally and applying il ex.
siuAuy' HwUrked like a charm Yours, Etc.
J. B. HUTCHINSON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-05-17
sudden Death.

Mrs. Catherine Pierce, widow of the
late Walter Pierce, who has been
keeping house for Orrin Harmon Esq,
of this place for the last two years,
was found by him lying upon the
floor dead, about six o'clock, p. M.
OH Friday last. Mr.. Harmon had been
in the garden at work about two hours,
she being as we'll as usual when he
left the house. Dr. Belden being i'm
mediately summoned found life ex.
tinct. He decided that death WAS oc-
casioned either by a dropsical coudi-
tiOu of the heart or an apoplectic fit,
she having complained of her heart Il
few days before. Her daughter, Mrs.
S. 5. Williams, residing at Leavitts.
burg, was Immediately notified by tel
egraph, but she could not reach here
until Saturday. Her remains were
taken to Nelson on Sunday. She was
very estimable lady, and had many
friends here and also in Nelson, Man
tua and Shalprsviile, where she has
formerly resided.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-05-17

SUDDEN DEATH.-Just after sun
down Tuesday evening the lifeless re-
mains of Richard III. Scranton were
found in a field near his residence
about mile and a-half west of this
village. He was in his usual health
up to the time of his death, and had
been at work during the day on the
farm. After supper he went out into
the field to work and not returning at
his usual time he was sought when
his dead body was found lying near
straw stack a few rods from his house.
Heart disease is supposed to be the
cause of his death.
Mr.. Scranton was about SO years of
age. He was an Industrious, quiet,
peacable and valuable citizen. He
leaves widow and five childred-feur
sons and one daughtsr-to mourn his
death.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-05-17

The disciples of the rod and line have
obtained from the government hatch
cries at Sandusky, supply of young
Salmon Trout, which are being placed
in some of the lakes in this neighbor-
hood. These fish are the same as the
lake trout of New York, and are a fine
game fish. 1t is hoped no one will
disturb these young fish, and should
any be caught accidentally they should
be Immediately returned to the water,
and in short time we may have as
fine fishing as any place in the country.
We understand these fish were obtain
ed through the energetic endeavors of
Mr.. w ]. Weaver, of Shalersville,
and to him the thanks of the lovers of
this sport are due.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-05-17

We are sorry to chronicle the death
of Mr.. Jacob Huber, who has been Sc
riously ill at his residence on Cleve-
land Avenue for some time. Mr.. HUI
ber came to Ravenna from Bellaire,
something over year ago, taking
charge of the furnace as Master Teaser
at the Diamond Glass Works. Ill
health soon obliged him to relinquish
his position, however. Mr.. Huber was
a member OF both the Masonic and
Odd Fellows fraternities, and his fune-
raj, which took place this wednesday,
morning, was under the auspices of the
latter organization. Mr.. Huber, dur
ing his brief residence has gained many
friends. He was an unassuming gen.
tleman and first class workman. He
leaves wife and two daughters to
mourn his death.