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City Council Boiled Down.

City council met in adjourned meeting al
the city hall last night. Absent; j. y.
Carter by leave of absence, and q. A. Gill
on account of sickness. After the transac.
ticn Of u lot of unfinished business OF minor
importance was disposed of, other matters
ofmore moment were taken up.
Aldermen Tillman and Maroney offered
the following resolutions on the death OF
Captain Leonard which were adopted.
The city council Of the city of Dallas hav-
ing learned OF the demise of Captain J. l..
Leonard, ex city treasurer, and DESTROYS of
giving expression to their sentiments on
this sad occasion. Therefore be IL
Resolved, That in the death of Jackson
u. Leonard the Citizensof Dallas mourn the
loss of one whose aim has been ever
since his lot had been cast amongst them
to improve the condition and welfare of our
city. AS city treasurer he was found to be
honest and wAtchtul; as citizen, progress
siye and enterprising, and as a man and
friend he was the peer OF the best of men.
May his ashes rest in peace. His memory
will rest with us.
Resolved, That the secretary be directed
to furnish acopy hereof properly attested
by his honor the mayor and all the men,
bers OF the council, to the family OF our
deceased friend.
An ordinance establishing a system of
sewers and drains for the city of Dallas and
prescribing rules and regulations for the
same, passed its several readings and was
adopted.
An ordinance defining disorderly houses
and Furnishing keepers of the same, passed
its several reading and was adopted.
An ordinance amending section |
chapter XXVll of the revised ordinances,
approved December 10TH 1880, regulating
licences paid by hacks and other
vehicles passed its several readings and was
adopted.
An ordinance amending section 3 of an
ordinance entitled an ordinance prohibit
ing the obstruction OF sidewalks approved
February Goth, 1880, passed its several read
ings and was adopted.
The contract of Elliott and w. G. Sickle
to furnish the city with water at 5000 yer
annum was read and approved.
A resolution was passed prohibiting the
further erection of wooden awnings or
swinging signs.
Council adjourned.
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CALVES

To Attend at Lampasas-The Aidermanic
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tho San Marcos
sails-Wasson's Confession Creates Con
sternati0n.
GALVESTON, June lS,-[Special, l-About
% knights of Pythias will leave this city
tomorrow morning TO attend the ball given
in honor of the new hotel at Lampasas
Springs.
The city council held special meeting
tonight and opened the ballot box and
counted the vote cast for alderman in The
sixth ward, cast at the recent election, and
declared Frank Mitchell elected. This NO.
ton OF the city council excites much com.
quarters. "'
The crew of the wrecked German bark
Post haze been discharged from quaran.
tine and allowed to come to the city.
Till tapping is becoming irequen. occur.
renee in this city. Two were tapped TO-DAY,
but the culprits were not secured.
Following is the weather report for the
cOtton holt, S' ''S
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appropriate prayer BY Rev. Or. Thorn
followed with the following programme
Music Quartette on two pianos, up .on,en
Train Gslop." by the Misses Jones, Rosers
Bowen and Deckard.
Essaym"Woman's Influence" by Miss
Essay5"Ruins OiTime," by Miss Fannie
Music, vocal solo oon, how beats nv
heart with joy" oy Miss F. M, Rooney.
MS Ess ay,. Kse''dxt pight and morn," by
Na Esssy y Power of thought" by Miss
~ Mr-dc, vocal solo, 1.-THE flower girl" by
SO Beulah Dickard.
Essay. "Sandalphon," by Miss Mamie
Edwards.
Music, vocal duet, 1.-TWO merry girls" by
MISSES Jones and Bowen.
Tie programme was carried out to the
gre Itest satisfaction OF the vast assembly,
as well as to the great credit OF all partici-
pants At this time, the happiest moment
OF the evening had arrived, namely, the
awarding of the beautiful prizes, consisting
,of, first, gold medal, for the best
student in Rays third arithmetic this medal
was given by Professor M. Savage, the
agent of the Eclectic series OF
readers, and the presentation speech
was made by. DR.. Schulz, who, in
a few well chosen remarks, awarded
the same to Miss Mollie Langston. The
second prize consisting OF beautiful
bound Shaksperian poem, large edition,
was presented by Rev. Edwards in an APP
propriate manner aud good humored
remarks to the student for excellence in
English literature. and the victor for the
same was Miss Nellie Knowles. Hhe third
prize, another gold medal, given by Pau
f. Erb, esq, was awarded to the best aver
age scholarship, the presentation was ably
and appropriately made by Rev
! Connor and Miss Mamie Edwards was the
happy recipient.
An instrumental quartet on two pianos
was then excellently executed by Misses
Bowen, Echols, Jones and Rogers. after
which the president Of the college, Professor
G. j. Mum, in happy style presented, in
the name Of the board of trustees of the
college, diplomas to the following
graduates: Miss Agnes Wright, Miss Fan
ME 0ppenheim, Miss Nellie Knowles, Miss
Nina Keys Miss Mamie Edwards and Miss
Bertha Miller-at the same time announc
ing that this, Thursday, evening the Alum
me would give a second entertainment; ad
mission 25 cents.
Thus ended one of the most interesting
: Of school closings in Dallas. Great credi,
is due the president, the faculty and the
board ofthe Dallas Female college.
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IT seems that to woman must be given
the honor of shaping the success and policy
fmany influential journals, as well as the
conduct Of many influential statesmen. A
Chicago exchange is responsible for the fol.
lowing: "Several women are powers be.
hind the throne of journalism. Mr.. Pu-
LITzERs success In life is said to be largely
due to his wiie's talent, sympathy and
pluck. The wife OF COLONEL MCCLURE, OF
the Philadelphia Times, is the largest
stakeholder In the paper. The. Times
Democrat, Of New Orleans, is mainly owned
by Mrs. BURKE, while MRS. NICHOLSON Is
the controlling spirit OF the Picayune. In
this city there are old women running the
Times, Tribune, Inter. Ocean and journal,
90 II is seen that women are very powerful,
even In journalism,
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THE WAGES OFAsPY.
What 1t Costs to Secure the Services of a
divorce Detectiye.n

divorce Detective"
Argument was heard by Judge Thaye
and Elcock yesterday on rule to omen
judgment for S3i so obtained before Mapis-
trate Martin against John Carr, a liquor
merchant, by Detective William d. Franks
for services in connection with a proceed
ing in divorce. The detective set out in
dispositions taken in opposition to the rule
that he had worked for Mr.. Carr from the
middle of October last till November I.
His business was 10 follow Mrs. Carr and
ascertain the places and persons whom She
visited and report to Mr.. Carr, who was
seeking evidence upon which he G juld rid
himself OF his spouse. tt detectives
charge for this edifying al VA, Is dsv
A night was rated as half cay. After dog
ging the woman's foots' ps and hanging
about her house for n srly a month, he
gave up the spy's otfi' o. fruitess. He
reported that he could asts no crime upon
the object Of his espionage. The woman
became conscious OF the fact that she was
followed everywhere. As she stood in her
parlor she saw the detective lurking on the
opposite side OF the street. II she went ONT
by day or night she would be sure o per.
ceive him somewhere behind her. She
abroad she always. even in spite OF herself,
kept looking around for her pursuer'
When the fact tina! his business had become
known became clear to the spy he informed
his employer that it was useless to follow
her any longer.
Mr.. Carr, in his dispositions, said that he
had already paid the detective, in small
sums, $50, which was more than Just rec
ompense. The detective, in view of the
fact that he was "old and near-sigh,ed,"
agreed, Carr declared, to work for him for
$3.50 day. He had seen the detective,
he said, in conversation with one of the
persons whom he suspected of enmity TO-
ward his household, and he believed that
the detective had played into his Wife.
hands. The detective, however, denies all
the averments, and said that it was part of
his business to pump" even those whom
he was seekingto get into his power. When
Carr entered his suit the detective served
number of subpmnas. The court took the
matter Under consideration.
The subpoena in divorce is now return.
able. A prominent.attache of the custom
house, a lawyer Of high standing and the
proprietor OF a fashionable restaurant are
cited as correspondents. Mrs. Carr denies
all the allegations in her husbands libel,
She did not know the principal one of the
correspondents, until she was introduced to
him by her uncle, after she had sued her
husband for support in the desertion court
and obtained an order for $l2 week.
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SAN SABA.
Commencement-Court Notes

SAN SABA, June 13.-[Special. Com
mencement exercises Of San Saba College
closed last night. The principal of the
school is W. j. Spillman. The community
feels proud Justly of having so able a man
rs nstructor. The attendance this wear
was very good and it is thought on account
of the able manner in which the school was
conducted last session by Professor SPELL
man that there will be much larger atten.
dance next session. This college is under
the control of the Methodist conference.
1t has every appearance of rain TODAY.
though none has fallen so tar.
Court convened at Lano last Monday.
State troops were sent there to preserve the
peace. Thirty murder cases on the docket
and serious trouble was ANTICIPATED in con-
sequence OF the conviction OF any of them.
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FORAKER, the republican nominee for
governor Of Ohio, is comparatively young
and untried man of the CLEVELAND and
PArrIsos stripe. He Isl county judge in
Cincinnati and has given evidence Of mark.
cd ability. His personal character and
standing are high, but 1t will hardly be
possible with such q candidate to beat
Judge hRApLEy or Judge GEDpEs. FORA
xeR was nominated by the FosrER element
What the republicans needed in Ohio this
year was an old war-horse, but the "old
warehouses" were too knowing to be press.
ed into service.
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CLEBURNE.
Fears OF Crops Being Damaged-Gas Works
in PrOspect-LOcal Matters

Fears OF Crops Being Damaged Gas Works
In Prospect-LocalM Matters.
CLEBuRNE, June 13.-lSpecial Fears
ore entertained that the continued rains
hereabouts may cause considerable dam.
age to the wheat and oat crops, not vet
harvested.
Mr.. Il. W. Bailey, OF Fort Worth, is in
the city, with a view of establishing gas
works here, if the city council will agree TO
pay So 80 per month per lamp. The propo.
sltion may be acted upon by the council
this week.
Major W. G. Purdom, an old citizen of
Alyarado. died at Mineral Wells last week
Of heart disease.
The Cleburne base ball club would like
to know the cause Of the Dallas nine not
playing them match game here.
A hop will be given at the Laclede hotel
tomorrow night.
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49,. Max. Temp. Min. Temp. Rain fall

Mehhs' .''.''.,, w ~ 70
The steamship San Marcos sailed for New
York to-day. A large number of G,lyes.
tonians are going north on her.
GALVESTON, June ID Especial THE
statement of Major Wasson before the
court.martial al San Antonio was read
with interest In Galveston. 1t has been
whispered around that the par.
ties to whom the money was
lost In the games OF poker PLAYED
have been more than anxious to nav back
the sums won, and that all around there
has been q trembling among the dry bones
The street is full OF rumors on the subject
ana the names Off number of parties
arc mentioned in connection with the case
It was expected the Major would Il ate to
whom he had lost the money,
also rumored that demand had been
quietly made on the winners Of the money
for their winnings.
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4 Wretches WorIt

DETROIT, June l3.--Nettie Lyon, eight
years old was enticed away by tramp
while going an GRAND at Cheybogan last
night and found in dying condition this
morning. She had been outraged stab bed
in the left lung and otherwise terribly in
jured Intense excitement prevails. A
large 'ody of citizens are securing the
country in pursuit of the wretch who com.
mitted the crime,
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COMMITTED,

ST. PETERSBURG, June l3,-The car has
committed the death sentences of the Mill
lists, Boganovitch, Telaloff and Boutzevitch
to penal servitude for an indefinite period
He also reduced the life sentence of Stefia-
novitch to eight years of penal servitude,
and the sentences OF the women Lifoskay-
AIDE and Pubiblea to four years, and almost
mitigated the sentences of Greenberf,
Boreish and FusChkowa.
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Tho Guileless Heathen.

VICTORIA, B. c., June 13.-Frms are
quietly buying or leasing quantity OF rea
estate in the northern part of the city on
which to erect extensive business houses
The transactions reported are significant of
the intention of the Chinese to monopolze
the trade in Chinese and Japanese goods
with eastern Canada on the completion OF
the Canada Pacific railroad.
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To Prevent DLsOrder.

ST. PETERsBURe, June 13-It is stated
that in consequence ofriots during corona.
ton week the chief OF the Moscow police
will replace the chief of st. Petersburg po-
lice. The principal firms here are required
to furnish written promises not to give
their worknen holiday or the occasion
of the cars state entry, the object being to
prevent further disorder.
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There is cry going up at Richmond,
Virginia, as to what has become of the lice
monument" fund. There are two
associations organized for the purpose of
erecting a monument in Richmond to
General r. L. Lee. Together they have, it
is understood, about 40,0OO-surely enough
TO begin on, at least, but no one seems to
know where the money is or when it will
be available. 1t has been expected for
sometime that the corner stone of the
monument would be laid this year. but it
has now been definitely decided that it will
not be-and no reasons are assigned what
ever for it.
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oThe Great Lottery war Z"

"Tho GREAT Lottery war"
"A greedy, INSCRIPTIONS, grasping monop.
oily OF lottery company, instead of giving
ticket holders a chance to win prize, is
spending their money by paying news.
papers throughout the United States for
advertising mean, untruthful articles aimed
I, ipjure the great Commonwealth Dis.
tribution company, Of Kentucky. The
Commonwealth company Is above such
practices to secure business, and prefers 10
obtain patronage by honorable means and
BY honestly conducting their business. The
American people love fair play, and will
pay no attention to such lies emanating
nom such . source, but will, a. usual, send
their orders tor. tickets for the next popular
June S6th, 1883, $4,000 ior only Sa Sii3.
400 IN prizes. Tickets 81 each; half tickets
-. Address r. N. Boardman. Louisville,
Kentucky. u.
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Fiendisli.

COLUMBUS, Ga, June 13.-At Rockford,
Coosa county, Alabama, Jordan Corbin, a
negro. entered the house of peaceful citi-
zen, Benjamin Camden, and shot him while
lying in bed His wife jumped up and he
shot her down. Her son starten to give
the alarm, and was also shot. All
were instantly killed. A daughter
aged II, ESCAPED and gave the alarm. There
was no provocatlon for the murders. The
country is peing secured tor the iend
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The public are cautioned against the ~
Ing publication being circulated by rival
lottery company, which having swallowed
the state Of Louisiana and former post
office administration, now desire TO down
ell opposition and swallow the world. The
old reliable Commonwealth Distribution
company will still live In spite Of such
blackmailers. The only legal honest sin.
for only q. 1900 prizes, amounting to
$ii2.400 10 be distributed In Louisville, Ky.
Saturday, June 30th, 1883. Address all or.
ders to r. NJ. Boardman, Courier.J ournal
building, Louisville, Ky.
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While Resisting Arrest.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo, June l3.-Arneas Ridge,
while resisting arrest, was shot and killed
by a sherifl's posse, at Daniorth's saw-mill,
thirteen miles south of this city. Ridge was
wanted on charge of assaulting two ne
groes, and was grandson of John Ridge,
chief of the Cherokees, and cousin of
Colonel BoudinOt
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Died from His Injuries.

KANSAS CITY, June l3.-Frederick, the
variety theatre manager who was shot by
Stein, OF the Evening Star, Friday night
died this evening. He left no statement
and has been unconscious nearly all the
time since the shooting.
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Dallas Female College Graduating Exer.
Cls0a

Last night the chapel Of the above college
was filed from one end to the other with
eager parents and friends 10 listen to the
beautiful and interesting exercises in store
for them. The platform was handsomely
decorated with flowers and evergreens, and
sas occupied By the participants Of the ex.
erclsss, the president and teachers
gentlemen. Rev. Dr. 0. p Tho S,SS'n y
Mckinney; Rev. DR.. William A, ES.
wards, o. Easmersvills; Rev. DR.. W, a..
Conner. Of Terrell. and Rev. Dr.. sohuhi, r.
The exercises began With ! isrvsat and
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Valuable OArg0.

Ban FRANCISCO, June l3--The British
steamer Canton arrived yesterday and
brought IA cases Of valuables and opium
valued At $3.50, 900. Duties, $23l, 900.
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Insanity

COLUMBUS, o., June l3.-Jacob billiard
was found dead, hanging in his room, last
night. He was a regular minister of the
Methodist Episcopal church, and the affair
Is quite a shock to the community. He
leaves wife and SIX children. Insanity
caused it,
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Railway Racket

CHICAGO, June l3,-The meeting OF gen.
eral passenger agents of railroad lines
north OF the Ohio river and east of
the Mississippi river, with view
TO forming a general pool through
the business from the west to the seaboard
continued to-day. Ths chairman was in.
structed to formulate tables of percentages
for various lines. on plans similar
to that now in operation among the
trunk lines. Also to prepare plans
for subsidiary pools between Cleveland,
Detroit, Toledo, Indianapolis, Columbus
and st. Louis and seaboard points. 1t will
take two or three months to complete
the acceptance of lines in the interest. To.
morrow a meeting will be held in connec.
ton with the passenger agents of the Mis-
souri, river lines to confer about the pro.
posed pool.
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Candid Confession.

ENTERPRISE, MISS, June l3.-Edward Nc
I.aughlin, an Irish peddler was murdered
aud robbed by one Harris, colored. The
latter saws he sat on log with the peddler
and shot him through the head, r.iled his
pockets and took possession of his pack.
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Denver Dots,

DENVER, June l3.--The express litiga-
ton, which has been pending for the last
three years, and which involved the right
of the Wells. Fargo Express company
and the Adams Express company to
do business over the Denver & Rio Grande
railroad, was amicably settled to-day, the
express companies withdrawing oil suits
BY the new arrangement through matter
will be carried by the Wells, Fargo GONNA.
ny between Denver, Pueblo. Ogden and
Salt Lake. The Rio Grande Express com.
pany do all local business between these
points, and operate the balance Of the Rio
Grande lines exclusively.
The eighth annual convention Of the
Yardmasters' Benefit association OF
the United States and Canada
consumed most OF the day In organization.
The presidents report shows an increase in
membership Of 2S6 Ia the last fiscal year
and affairs Of the association thoroughly
prosperous. About 200 delegates
are present, representing every state In the
union. Tho local organization rendered q
banquet and ball Thursday night. Excur-
sions through the mountains consume the
balance of the week.
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Cyclone and Water SHOUTS.

LITTLE Rock, June ia cyclone and
several water spouts passed through north
east Arkansas to-day. causing great dam
age to crops and property, but no loss of
| lifa
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Tho Lower California Digxins.

CRY OF MEXICO, June l3,-The govern
ment has ordered troops to the new gold
diggins of lower California, and the project
of the territory has been ordered not to ad-
nit locators until he receives special in
structions,
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Ralatinns Withdrawn

SOFIA, June 10 The British diplomatic
agent has severed relations with the Bull.
garian government. other foreign repre-.
sensations shar ethe views of the British,
considering present administrations with
out authority
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ST. LOUIS, June l3.-The races were again
postponed, the track being too bad to justi.
fy horses running over II.
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INDICATIONS.

Fer the gulf states-Loch rains followed
BY partly cloudy weather; variable winds shift.
Ing 10 north and west, except in the ives, gulf
esAt IS where the winds will DO from northeast
0ao,theast stationary or lower tenn
generally higher barometer.
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Safe Robbers Captured

LITTLE RocS. June l3.-Sheriff Poe, Of
Van Buren, county. to-day at DEVILS Blug,
captured the men who robbed the safe of
tie Clinton county treasury last week.
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"Ltt Us Have Peace

PARIS, June l3.-La Liberte says two en-.
voys from the Anna.lite king have arrived
at Saignon and protested against the &C.
ton of the French at Hanoi. They said
the king desired peaceful solution OF the
present difficulty.
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BUENos AYREs, June l3.-By an explo-
sion on tug eight were killed and nine
seriously injured. Four victims were hor-
ribly mangled, one being smashed to pieces
| against o house.
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A Denial.

PARIS, June l3.-lt Is denied at the
American legation that American officers
have asked leave to serve In the Chinese
navy.
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LONDON, June l3.-The balloon ON which
Lebastc left Boulougne Saturday has been
recovered in the North sea.
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ADDITIONAL TELEGRAMS,


New York, June l3-St, Louis, 8; Metre.
politans, /. Brooklyn, .; New York, 10.
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wS,kmen the Abbev mine on the streets
" On .hs' 40 last Friday evening. They
to-mo' row.
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Their Liabilities.

NEW York, June l3.-Schedules of as
signment Of Lawrence & Co., stationers,
show liabilities of $164, 0G6.