davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-17
SHORT NOTES.

The police are still pursuing the recently
escaped prisoners from the county i4u Two
white and one colored man have been CAP.
tured. nt''' "P
Mononell and Fowler are held by the limited
States for breaking into and robbinQ the citv
post once last winter. They are also guilty ~
assaultlng and robbing people on tie highway.
B9Gh OF these bad boys are again In Jail
w ASH scott, thisI and q villain. was recan
tured Yesterday near Densniofe and returned
70 hls eld quarters IN this city, He picked a
strange lady's pocket Of its money on steam
er here few weeke since
The Whtte man, William Han, the forger.
ls the next one most desired. He was seen
Savannah "
With these four back in JAIL the public can
anora 10 let the other ten go and feel safe from
nre or murder, as their eaenses were of a
petty nature,
=, over 4eeo people have arrived in the city
the past week '
The "a. NJ. Lyons" is the name Of q small
locomotive which arrived in the CITY yester-
day Tor the st. Augustine and Jacksonville
Railroad. 1t is the first arrival of rolling
stock for this new road.
Thirty thousand boxes Of oranges were
shipped from this city over the WayeToss Rail-
road re1, last week. Thousands Of boxes will yet
The Aliddie Florida Fair. which opens at
Tallahassee Tomorrow, will be visited by a
small number OF people from this city, 1t
might be dlnereut were there day passenger
train on the road between JacksonVille and
Tallahassee. CYcLoPs
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-17
NO EXTENSION WANTED.

There is general complaint from the ner-
chants of Lake City, Welborp ana other inte-
rior towns about delayed freight from Savan-
nah, The Lake City merchants say their
freight is at times from one to three weeks in
| reaching them, and 1t often entails upon them
heavy loss-so much so that they win have
to purchase nearer home II aremedy is not
forthcoming. This is matter which should
receive the attention of the business men of
Savannah, or all that trade will soon depart
from them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-17

suicide In Athens-Augusta and EIber-
ton RailrOad-Missing RecOrds-FOund
Dead ina SwamP-The Flames at Man
darin-TwO Children Burned to Death
Proposed Florida Railroad Commission
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-17

Florida is now in the midst of big boom,
which is perceptible in the rapidly increasing
business of all sections, the volume of trade
and travel, the number of buildings under
contract and in course of construction, the
demand for building material in this city
and all along the st. Johns river as far up as
Sanford, the large number of strangers flock
ing here for observation and location, and the
increasing population, are Unmistakable signs
of a bright and lIOSnerOus fnfura
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-03

smooth sailing with them. Quite a breeze
was created yesterday, when one OF the re-
gents offered resolution to postpone omen
ing the university for five wears, for the
reason that there are not sufficient young
men in the state far enough advanced to
come to the university. and make it re.
spectacle. The resolution advised that the
professors be retained, and be required to
visit high schools in the state and super
wise the course of study, and prepare stu.
dents for the university. The resolution
was voted down.
Maddox Bros. IL Anderson will file with
the encouragement statements of facts
relative to the refusal of the treasurer 10
receive money rendered by them for lands,
reported yesterday, and he will withhold
the opinion asked bv the treasurer day
or two. IL is generally understood that the
treasurer will be advised that he has no
authority TO receive the payment.
Cattle men of this county are now on the
trail, driving from this county about 6 600
head OF cattle. In addition to this l50 beeyes
were shipped to New Orleans by railroad.
To-day w. B. Blocker commenced a drive
OF 3OO0 head Of stock cattle from his rancho
here to rauohe in Tom CIR en- county. The
range is fine and cattle in good condition.
butchers, for first.class cattle, are paying 8
cents gross, with no oindication of decline.
1t is estimated here that 10000 cattle will
leave the state this year, nearly all going
to Kansas and Nebraska. Nearly all will
be under three years old. G. y. Day leaves
in the morning for his rancho in the Terri
tory. Doc Day leaves Friday.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-03
SAN ANTONIO.

Death OF That Supposed Convict The
Bridge Across tho Rio Grande Com.
-pietcd The Occasion Appropriately Cele.
brated.
SAN ANTONIO, May Especial. Ralph
Gardner, alias George Henderson, sup.
posed peniten,isry convict, who was shot
by Deputy Sheriiis Alexander and Van
Riper Monday afternoon, died this morning
at the county Jail, having been shot through
the body. In his declaration he firmly
maintained that he was never In thr
penitentiary nor had ever been conyic{
The inquest has not yet been completed
Several are positive that he Is the right
negro wanted, having been convicted o
murder In Guadalupe county In 1877, aud
escaped from Huntsville after serving mi
three months OF his five years term.
An Eagle Pass special says: The ston,
OF the last pillar Of the permanent iror
bridge across the Rio Grande was laid al
sunset last night, with ap
propriate ceremonies, the railroad
officials and distinguished citizens Of boil
countries participating. Champagne tlowec
freely and speeches indicating friendly feel
ing were made. Colonel Samuel Saves
commandant AT Piedras Negras presented
two costly Mexican hats, one to r. G. Reid
the bridge builder, and one to Colonel j
M' Gibbs, as token OF personal regard.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-03

ST. LOUIS, May 2.-The coal miners a
the Belleville, Illinois, district. struck yes.
terday for higher wages. They claim they
have only been getting. ~ to cents a
bushel for digging, and now demand 2,
cents. The operators refused TO comply.
but 1t is said they will probably accede to
the miners demands. 1t Is understood
that similar action has been taken In ali
mining districts Of the state.
Diligen' inquiry fails to reveal any move
mentamong the cigar makers here looking to
a strike. A few manufacturers are paving a
slight advance, but the great bulk of the
men are working at the old schedule,
The new Gould route from here TO Mem
phis, to connect with the Tennessee system
OF roads at that point, II Is said will be from
here to Hoxie Station by the Iron Mountain
road, thence TO Memphis over the new Kan.
sas City, Springfield h Memphis road track
age arrangements for which have already
been made.
The report is circulated here on alleged
good authority, that Commissioner Raum,
Of the internal revenue bureau, resigned "a
take charge ol the legal business of the
Lorillards', of New York, especially In con.
nection with collections on tobacco, which
II is said. will pay him $4,000 a year.
Reports that freight rates continue to be
cut by two or three roads here, are still cir.
culated, and shipments posted on change
indicate pretty plainly the reports ar,
true.
Late advices from New Mexico say re
ports Of Indian marauding are rite again
Much Aucho, q negro renegade, Mescaberc
an Apache with about twenty Victarins OF
the old band. attacked pack train a d a,
or two ago near White Sands, and thre,
companies Of cavalry have started In pur
suit. Another smaller band raidet
a ranch at Alamo Spripp
and Colonel Forsythe ha
sent two companies Of the Fourth CAVIAR,
afler them.
Advices from the Cherokee nation. In
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-03
NAvASOTA.

Enjoyable Occasion-The Santa Fe Com
pletes Connections Crops In Good Con-
dillon,
NAvAsorA, May 2.-[Specia..- A picnic
was given at Spring Creek, about three
miles east of this city, yesterday, by the
young people Of Anderson, Navasota and
surrounding community. A large crowd
was in attendance, and all report having
had = pleasant time. A dance was given
ut night at the hospitable residence OF Mr., O,
q. Camp, near the picnic grounds. Several
couples went out in hacks from here, and
all agree In pronouncing 1t one of the most
enjoyable We have had.
The Gull, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad
company who have been building from
Somerville, on their main line, to connect
with their Montgomery branch, reached
town several days since and com pleted tho
connection about noon yesterday, Their
freight depot has been finished, and work
ON the Union passenger depot is progress
ing rapidly. Their telegraph line will be
extended 10 Montgomery In few days,
through trains are expected at an early
date. '
Numerous substantial business and dwell
ing houses are being put up, which improve
the appearance OF our city considerably
Everything is booming and weether fine,
and crops growing nicely.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-03

dian Territory, say the national council
met IN special session at ralehQuah Aprjl
Qth, W th = full attendance aud a large ont.
side gathering. The business TO come he.
Tore the council has been briefly outlined
in these dispatches, TalchQuah is thirty
miles nom a telegraph office and il is aim.
cult 10 obtain news from there.
The union stone.cutters and plasterers
went out on strike to-day. They pre.
sehted a demand ON the bosses Yesterday
Tor an increase from IS so to Siaday and
the establishment ofa uniform rate. The
employers refused TO accede, and this
morning about 500 stone cutters aud t0l
plasterers quit. The brick-layers will 10.
morrow demand an increase OF half n dol.
lar day, which the bosses will not acceds
to, and they will probably strike. There
are rumors ofth usual spring strikes in
various trades.
:. party of fifty negroes, exodusters from
kentucky, arrived here to-day and len on
The Chicago 4 Alton railroad for Kansas,
They said they were an advance guard ol
many more who expect to settle near To.
peka, aud that emigration westward OF
fall.
Freight agents emphatically deny that
there has been any cutting of rates from
here to the east, as has been alleged by
various parties.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-03
Washington Mlsce,lnpy.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-The court in gene
raj term to-day heard argument on appeal
by counsel for Captain Howsate, from the
decision Of Justice Macarthur dismissipg
his application for vacation of attach.
ments, aggregating nearly 500, 900 against
Captain Howgates, property because the
suit had been brought by special counse |
instead OF the United States attor nev
Court reserved decision.
At the meeting Of the executive commit.
tee OF the natl nal board Of ht alth to-day.
Refuge station at Ship island, Mississippi
was ordered to open as soon rs the neces.
sary details can be arraneed. Inspection
service In New Orleans and on the Missis.
sippi river was also directed to be organ.
lied for immediate work.
Rodgers, acting commissioner of internal
revenue, to-day telegraphed Collector Stur.
geon, of St Louis, In regard to supplying
the demand Tor stamps under the new law
as follows In addition to the stamps
already sent, 10000 twenty-pound tobacco
stamps will be shipped you to-day. We
will try TO keep you supplied for current /
demand, and hope to stock the trade fully
within ten days. The short time elapsinr
between the passage OF the act and the
date II TOOK elect, has made IL impossible
with all the machinery available, thus far TO
meet The regular demand and put out
three months supply In addition. Every
press is at work and has been sir CO the
emergency arose. AS fast as the stamps
are received by the internal revenue bu.
reau ,hey are Immediately prepared for
shipment and each day are forwarded to
collectors. Each collector is supplied with
u quantity proportionate to his requisi.
tions.
Comptroller Knox reports the number of
new stional banks organized during the
past six months to be 1872, with q capital of
sl4 $500 OF these banks. ten, having
capital OF 81, ,000.0 COZ are located In New
Yolk; eleven, with capital of ST5, 900, In
Pennsylvania; sixteen, with q capital o,
So O90,OOO. In Ohio; ten, with a capital of
~ ol1 0oo, In Illinois: nine, with capital
of $500 600, In Iowa: six, with q capital oI
$4,000. In Nebraska; eight, with A
capital Of 100000. In .DsKotah; eight
In rpxss with u capita Of ssj5 900. Twelve
a. 'ha hanks orsan'Eed. having a cspital ri
a.. ,VUV, ale bauAs which allowed tnei,
corporate existence 10 expire and organized
other banks in the same localities
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-03
Municipal Elections In the West.
THE DEMOCRATS AHEAD.

THE DEMOCRATS AHEAD.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, May 2.--The munlci.
pal elections were held in the following
cities this state, yesterday, with results as
follows Vincennes, entire democratic
ticket elected for the first time In several
years; Delphi, democratic ticket elected by
handsome majority; Greencastle, the
democrats claim the entire ticket eleotea
/ by 20 majority; Greenfield the whole re.
publican ticket reelected by increased ma.
joritics. -"
LoGANsPoRr, May 2,-The democrats
erected mayor, treasurer, clerk, marshal
iour out of hve cOuncilmen, u gain of tho
marshal and one councilman.
MuNciE, May 2-The independent ticket
IS elected. The canvass was made on local
issues. N'"
KoRoMo, May 2.--The Democrats elected
mayor and marshal; the rest OF the republi.
canseected.
MADISON, IND, May 2.-The democrats
elect treasurer, marshal and assessor, and
four OF six councilmen. The republcane
gain the clerk. The new council will stand
y tie with the republican mayor to cast the
deciding vote. '"'
NEW ALBANY, IND, May 2.-The indie.
pendent candidates for mayor and clerk are
elected, defeating the regular democratic
nominees. The democrats elect treasurer
and marshal, two councilmen; the republi.
cans two counclmen, and the Independents
one.
COLUMBUS, o., May 1.-The entire demo.
cratic ticket IL elected
RICHMOND, IND, May 2.-The republi-
cans elected mayor and marshal and seven
councimen. The democrats elected three
councilmen.
LAFAYETTE ND, May 2.-The city elec.
ton resulted In victory for the democrats.
all the city officers and a large majority of
the council
ST. PAUL, MINI, May I'm the CITY
election yesterday the entire democratic
ticket was elected. The republican conyen.
tion endorsed the democratic nominees.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-03
A Chance to Get Even


NEW YORK, May 2-The editor of Han.
ders Heitusg called at the Office of the As.
sociated Press today and left the following
card Sargent's remarks were translated
from the consular reports to the state de.
partment by NJ. Mercer. The latter states
the translation was made with the utmost,
care and was absolutely as accurate AS
could be. Mercer says he has Information
that the hosiery manufacturers of Ger.
many are moving to secure the aboii
ton OF prohibitry legislation against
pork. They are alarmed lest action be
taken by the next United States compress
imposing aduty on hosiery, which will ex.
olude II from the United States. This
would be disastrous to the industry in Ger.
many, where, II the measure passed con.
gress, thousands Of operators In Germany.
without other means of gaining a lyeii.
hood, would be thrown out of work, and
millions of dollars of capital be wasted, OF
SioOooo worth Of hosiery annually i'm.
ported into me United States, "a, 500 600
comes from Germany.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-03
'------eOe -
GALVESTON,
Maifest Pleasures-An Enjoyable Day

Maifest Pleasures-An Enjoyable Day.
GALVESTON, May Especial. THE
Maifest festivities were opened this morn
Ing by four-oared and six.oared barge race
between thee Galveston and Protection rowing
clubs. The race attracted large crowds TO
the wharves and was spiritedly contested
the Galveston club coming off victorious
The single scull race between Crotty and
Burkhardt did not come off, the latter not
appearing. The former rowed over the
course; done in order to lay claim to the
prize. The prizes were offered by the
Maifest management, and consisted Of
three beautiful silver goblets, which were
presented to the victorious club at
Schmidts garden this afternoon. The
Maiiest festivities wound mp with
grand pyrotechnic display, and
dancing was kept up until a late hour.
Everything passed of harmoniously, and
the celebration was q success in every par.
ticular.
To morrow there will be trotting race
for 5000, half mile; running heat, free for
ALL pacing race and double team amateur
race. Quite number of entries are made,
and much sport Is anticipated.
jaw Gould and party are expected to ar
rive here tomorrow night.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-03
Civil Rights Cnse.

WASHINGTON, May 2,-Rev. J. A. Reddicki
well-known colored Methodist Episcopal
clergyman. formerly of Baltimore but now
of Staunton, Virginia, arrived in Baltimore
yesterday on the train from Washington
on the Baltimore & Ohio, and at once made
complaint that his civil rights had been
denied, and that he had been i'll treated
aud elected from the Viaduct hotel at the
Relay station, owned by the railway
company lie states that
when the train arrival
al Relay he wen, into the hotel with the
other passengers for his breakfast, but was
refused by the manager of the house, who
stated that JohnN. Garrett had given orders
that colored people should not be served
there. The clergyman says he attempted
TO demonstrate with the manager, when the
latter became angry, and with an oath put
him out OF the dining room. Mr.. Reddiok
declares he will have his rights vindIcated
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-03
AT WASHINGTON.
Raum's Sin Finds HIN Out, at Last,
and lie Bushes.
The Hill and Teller Controversy-Iuter-
Views With Both.
The Cabinet Meeting Goes Over the
Civil Service Rules.
Howgate's Attorneys Almost as Cheeky
as Their Client.
The Presiden. Picks Out Names for the
New Cruisers.
Star.ROute Stuff Bliss Earning His
Star.Route Stuff Bliss Earning His
Per Diem.
Miscellaneous Matters at the Capital,

WASHINGTON, May 2.-[Special Mr..
Raum has now deal of explaining on his
hands. 1t will be remembered that during
the presidential campaign of 1850 he deliv-
cred a bitter political speech at several
points, in which he asserted that Illicit dis.
tilling, which necessi,ated the retention of
vast army of revenue officials, was
monopolized by the rebel democrats, and
thereby made neat point against the
democratic party and in favor OF his
own. The books of the depart
ment have been overhauled and demon.
strate that his statements are inyersev
true-that the Union men of east Tennes.
see, Bancombe county, North Carolina
about Chattanooga, and in northeastern
Arkansas, were the ones who thus turned
an honest penny at the governments ex.
pense, and that not a single democrat is
noted in the lists OF the Offenders, Raum
knew this at the time he was utterinp his
TRADES against honest men, and now that
his sin has found him out, he is heartily
ashamed
The Worlds Peace society convenes here
next week
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-03
A Chance for the American Hog IA
Get Even With Germany.
Municipal Elections In the west-The
Democrats Victorious.
The Defeated Mayor OF viucennes, In
diana, Commits Hari-Kari.
A Black Stream Of Immigration From
Kentucky TO Kansas.
Railway Notes From II. Louis-AI.
legged Rate Cut.
The Spring Strikes Continue to Come,

Nw foRK, May Especial. l-Monsy
on call to per cent
Governments steady.
Texas railway bonds still advancing, !
tos.
Stocks firm and advancing.
Denver & Rio Graude, 5Os.
Missouri, Kansas Il Texas, SOi.
Missouri Pacific, l,o3s.
Texas Il Pacific, 39i.
Earnings of Denver & Rio Grande las,
week in April, Sl72 500, showing an increas,
OF $1,000 over corresponding week last year
Cotton easier.
Futures lower.
Provisions have declined. Pork and bee
quiet.
Texas hides, 10 to 25 pounds, i5l to Isl
cents.
Knowing ones predict rise in CONNER
cial markets.
Salvini has left for Europe.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-03
The s'ar-I,oute Trial,

WASHING ron, May Bliss continued
his argument in the star-rou,e trial to-day
mony relating to the ailidavits
Some OF the defendants, said Bliss, would
have the jury assume that, while Brady
was boy he climbed tree and shook
down apples. They who caught them were
innocent that while the boy should
be punished, nothing should be
done to them. II was not pos.
done without the collusion, said Bliss. and
he turned again to the aflidavits as con.
iirming that declaration. lie remarked
that the defense mad striven to convey the
impression that Rerdell was the great and
only rascal of the combination, but their
own testimony showed the utter inconsis.
journed Bliss had not concluded his ad.
dress.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-03
MKtNNEY,
A Sad Hlstory-Personai Mention.

MCKINNEY, May 2.-ISpecial. deputy
Sheriff @. T. Warden starts this evening
for Fort Worth to bring back G. T. Morriss
Morriss was former county attorney Of
this county, aud Is a fine speaker. He was
removed from Office for drunkenness, was
indicted tor forgery, gave bond and for.
feited 1t. The bond was remitted a few
days since by Governor Ireland.
Mr.. Thomas Davis, of Ray county, MIS-
souri,. and his brother, cattle man OF In
dian Territory, are visiting Col Thomas
Munay, in whose regiment they served
during the war.
Mr.. II. s. Sick, a deputy sheriff, Is visit.
ing the family ot NJ. +. Garnett.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-03
-
WACO.
Mill Property Changes Hands Hallway
Matters burglary

Mill Property Changes Hands-Raiiway
Matters-Burglary.
WACO, May 2-ISpecial. THE Clifton
mills property in Bosque county was to-day
sold by the owners, Hon. Richard Coke
George Clark and W. b. Tricc, president OF
the National bank,to w. G. Pilbcrt, of Gal.
weston, for $4,000.
The stockholders and board OF directors
Of the Texas Central railroad held their an.
nual meeting at Ross station to-day and
elected officers tor the ensuing year. No
important changes were made In the direc.
tory.
The residence Of Colonel w. A. Taylor
was burglarized last night and $50 stolen.
Charles Habsr, a negro suspected of the
crime, was arrested and jailed to-day.
The Houston Il Texas Central railway
company have reduced their rates on COT.
ton. The new rate TO Houston Is 1918 per
bale; to Galveston 50 25.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-03
COLORADO.
Tho Wool Marks,-Ip,,

THO "oot M"rket-Improvsmen
COLORADO, May 2.-TSpecial. 1.-Two hum
dred thousand pounds OF wool have already
been received, and five wool buyers Sfs
here TO stay for the season.
Work has commenced on the water
and half south Of Colorado. 10
supply the city with good water. Work
has also commenced ON 4 water-cure hotel
ut Cold Springs, three miles south Of Col.
orado. This 10 destined 20 become a IA
vorite health and pleasure resort.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-03
SHERMAN.
A Horse Thief Captured.

SHERMAN, May 2-[speciall Sheriff
Douglas arrived this morning with
horse thief from the Indian Territory,
where he has been in pursuit Of the Lamar
county horse thieves. The thieves crossed
Red river at Colbert's ferry, aud near there
they had q running fight with the sheriff OF
Lamar county and his posse. One OF the
thieves was wounded. Sheriff Douglas
followed them 10 Stringtown, l. T., where
he captured the wounded one and brought
him back 10 Paris. The others have moi
yet been captured, and their whereabouts
are unknown,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-03

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The Monthly crop
report for May will be issued by the de-
partner. OF agriculture at the usual time
late on the afternoon OF the 10Th inst. The
returns from correspondents throughout
the country are uniformly mailed on the
lst day OF each month. Many Of them are
not received until the day OF final totals,
aud deductions are figured out. Conse.
quently all assertions as to what the forth.
coming report will show are merely specu-
lation and conjectural.