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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05
Various items.

Roanoke has voted down propo-
sition to subscribe $4,000 to the
stock of the Roanoke Gas Company.
Rev. DIR. A. j. Huntington, of Co
lumbar University, will deliver the
Baccalaureate Sermon at the West
Virginia University, June 10th.
Frank Colbert, night Waterman
on the Baltimore and Ohio Road at
Martinsburg, was killed Saturday
night week by an engine backing
over him.
A very destructive fire, causing a
loss of $4,000 occurred in Lynch
burg, Va, Wednesday. morning.
The office and contents of the Virgin
ian were totally destroyed. Afalling
wall killed five fremen.
In the General Assembly of the
Southern Presbyterian Church, at
Lexington, Ky, it was determined
by vote 113 to % tina. correspon-
dence after next year with the North
ern Assembly shall be by letter.
Col. q. L. Boyce, Vice President
of the Shenandoah Railroad Company,
visited this town Tuesday last in the
interest of the branch proposed to be
built from here to the main line, which
will be mile or more in length.
Warren Sentinel.
A terrible calamity occurred ON
the new Brooklyn bridge on Wednes-
day, caused by crush at the steps.
A woman fell with a shrek, which
started rush of the crowd, and in
the excited struggle that followed
twelvepersons were trampled to death
and great number injured.
Ariot occurred in st. Petersburg
on the evening of the 2Sth among the
crowds of people which had assem-
bled in the streets. The mob was
composed of drunken men, who cap
sized every private equipage within
their reach, and tore down and tram
pied upon the imperial colors. 1t
was in consequence of this riot that
illuminations were prohibited on Tues
day night.
On Wednesday last Mr.. Archelus
Stanley, an elderly gentleman who re-
sides with his son on the farm of Mr..
B. S. Pendleton, near Kearneysville,
started from home in an open buggy
drawn by his horse, very spirited
animal. When passing along the
fridge" road between the farm of
Mr.. G. 7. Butler and some land titled
by MIR. Frank Stanley, another son,
Mr.. SANKEY'S horse was seen to jump
forward and start to run, throwing
Mr. Stanley forward out of the buggy.
Fearing serious result, his son and
several others who had noticed the
horse start, hurried to the spot and
found Mr. Stanley lying on the ground
insensible, having been dragged sew
eral hundred yards and sustaining q
CHASTITY wound in the back of his head
besides other wounds. The injured
man was carried to the house of his
son and DR.. Tanner was summoned,
but before he reached the house Mr..
Stanley had breathed his last.
Shephertlstoun Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05
DIED..

At Rowlesburg. Preston county. W. Va. Nav
10Th. 1885. EDITH IDELLA. aged years, S
months and IL days, daughter of Lee g. and
Ella Cockrcll-
On Sunday May 9th. 1889. at the home of
Joseph kooucc III Bond county. Illinois. Mrs.
ELIZABETH kOONCE-widow OF the late
Nicholas koonce. and mother of aicSsrs
George ard John koOnce of this county. in the
Dist year of her age. She was born in Lou
dom county. Virginia, liz 1872. was married in
1872. and removed from jefferson county in
ISL She was the mother of ten children
seven of whom. six sons and a daughter sur
vive her She lacked but day of forty years
membership of the Congregational Church in
Grcenville. In her last sickness, though at
tended by affcciion3tc children and grand
children. she lomsed to go to her Fathers
House in Heaven. Her life exhibited the re-
atty OF her Christian profession
At st. James Church rcctory. Pioua. Ohio.
Friday. May 18th. 1888. in the 18th year of her
aye. Mrs. LOUISA r.. widow of the late Rev.
John I. Brooke. d. D., formerly rector of
Christ church. Cincinnati. ard Christ church.
Georgetown, D. C.. and last surviving sister of
Hon. Andrew Hunter of this town
Mrs Brooke was born in Martirsburr the
daughter of David and Elizabeth Perdleton
Hunter. Though most of her life was spent in
Ohio. she never lost any of her love for Vir-
giuia people and the Virginia church.
Her life was one full of duties faithfully
done, of cares and trials bravely and patiently
borne. and in late years. of very beautiful and
gentle REIMBURSEMENT of duties. Always bright.
and Interested in everything about her. but
contcnted to be only n lOokcr-on it can hardly
be that any who were privileged to know her.
can forget or ever lose the influence which
came from this true gentle woman and servant
of Christ.
At Pembcrvillc. Ohio. April 4th. 1888. Mrs.
ANN E. KIRBY, aged GO years-wife of the
late William Kirby of Harper's Ferry. Tenn
porary intcrment at Pemberville-
At the residence of her brother, Mr. John
day, May 26th, 1855, Miss NANCY HESS aged
81 years, lacking fifteen days. Her remains
were inferred at Unionville on Saturday last.
Rev. J. s. Lefevre conducting the funeral
services
Newton Trenary, died at her residence near
Macedonia church, Frederick county. Va, on
Friday, May 2Jth, 1883, aged 43 ycars.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05
Songs Never Sung.

GLOW does that verse run? Something like
this, isn't it3
There are who touch the magic string,
And noisy fame is proud to win them;
Alas! for those who never sing,
But die with all their music in them.'"
Eyes, that's beautiful, pathetic and true"
said your representative. 1.-THE poet aIludes to
people who are somehow suppressed, and never
get their full allowance of joy and air. Which
reminds me of u letter shown me the other day
by HIscox d Co., of New York, signed by Mr.
E. C. Williams, of Chapman, Snyder Co., Pa.
a prominent business man of that prace. He
writes
81 have suffered with asthma fer over forty
years. and had a terrible attack in December
prompted me to take PARKER's Tonic. did
SO. and the first day took four doses. The
effect astonished me. That night slept as If
nothing was the matter with me, and have ever
since have had colds since. bnt no asthma
My breathing is now as perfect as if had
never known the disease; If you know of any
one who has asthma tell him in my name that
PARkER's Tonic will cure it-even after forty
years" There was man who escaped the
fate of those whom the poet laments
This preparation, which has heretofore been
known as PARKER's GINGER Tonic. will here
after be advertised and sold under the name of
PARKER's TONIC. Inasmuch as ginger is really
an unimportant ingredient. and unprincipled
dealers are constantly deceiving their custom
ers by substituting inferior preparations under
the name of ginger, we drop the misleading
word.
There is no change. however in the prepara-
ton itself, and all bottles remaining in the
hands of dealers, wrapped under the name of
PARKER's GINGER Tonic contain the genuine
& Co. is at the bottom of the outside wrapper.
June s. 1SS3-lm
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

The Baltimore San says: ''Strong
forces of men are at work laying track
on the Valley Railroad extension from
Stanton to'Lexington- Surfacing of
the line is going on in the wake of the
track layers. and the orders are to put
on more men A supreme effort is to
be made to get the road to Lexington
finished by juno 2sth. the date fol-
the unwilling of the Lee Memorial
Statue
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

At the recent election in Virgins
one Congressional district alone, the
second. says the Alexandria Gazstte,
Increased the Democratic vote more
than half the majority by which Gov
ernor Cameron was elected In no
district did the 1Iahoneftes gain on
their vote After next falls election
Mahoneism viii be among the things
that WERE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05
NOTICE.

T,HERE will be a meeting of the snbscriberst to
IL the Stock of the JOHN STEPHENSON
FEMALE SEMINARY COMPANY, ut the
Courthouse, Tuesday, June 10Th. at P. NJ,
for the purpose of organizing under the Charter
recently obtained. All persons who may have
taken stock by that time. Will be entitled TO
take part in the proceedings. Those who have
not yet subscribed and desire to do So can ap-
ply to CleOn Moore, s. s. Dai@arn. or Gustav
Brown. who will give all needed information
1t is hoped that the full amount of stock needed
will be taken by the time of the meeting.
G.. II. CAMPBELL.
WA. III. TRAVERS,
CLEON MOORE.
GUSTAV BROWN,
s. s. DALGARN.
June ,. 1SSS-3t- 1ncOrporators-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

General Wickham, the chief of the
Republican party in Virginia, and by
far the ablest- most reputable and
most influential man in the party,
has determined to act with the Dem
ocrats In the future.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

The Baltimore american, Repub-
Hcan, has been studying the Virginia
election returns and finds that such a
study Twill convince any one whose
mind is open to realities that the day
of Alahoneism in Virginia is drawing
to a close" The editor says truly
that sit is the nature of movements
like that which he organized and led,
to go backward as soon as they cease
to go forward, and the late elections,
though conducted with all aahone's
energy and skill. were a disappoint-
ment to him He lost the keys to
several very important positions
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

The corporation election in Mar
tinsburg, held May 18th, resulted in
the election of Messrs- Geo D. Whit
son, Charles Wisner, Theodore BuSer.
John Farrin and John Llnthicum, as
Councilmen- For the charter amend
u1ent. giving the right to vote without
prepayment of taxes. there were cast
400 votes; against it, So
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

Mr. Button announces that the
Lynehburg Tirgiaian Will appear in
half sheet until he can procure new
type and presses The Vfrginian is
one of the most highly priced of our
exchanges, and we hope soon to see
it In a new dress. and entered upon a
more prosperous career than ever
before.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05
WOOL WANTED!

Il son Wooden Mill, CFormcrly Porter's Fac
tory are in the market for the purchase OF
Wool, and are prepared to pay the farmers OF
Jefferson the highest cash price for their pro-
auctions in this line Give your home people u
chance to.purchase of You before going else
where. and to this extent aid in building up and
sustaining your own home industries. All we
ask is fair competition. and if we do not dc
right by you, then go elsewhere
Respectfully,
Rfnon P. o.. Nav 8. 1ssS. o. 'Di' ~ w.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

The Virginia Democratic Conven-
ton, which meets at Lynchburs on
the 25th of June next, will be COM
posed of CHS delegates, should each
county send the full representation to
which it is entitled under the call of
the State committee. The counties
are already NOV ing, and the iadica-
tons are that the convention will be
largely composed of the hest repre-
sentative men of the State AT the
November election one-half of the
State Senators and all the members
OF the House of Delegates will be
chosen, in view of which the Demo-
Gratis propose to have more thor
ough organization than they have had
for several years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

The coronation of the Car of
Russia took place at Moscow, the
ancient capital of that great Empire,
on Sunday week The ceremonies
were of the grandest description, and
the greatest enthusiasm was man
Tested by the people. as the Emperor
and Empress appeared among them
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

1t is the opinion of the great
doubIe-barreIed Ohio Republican
organ that the political proportions
of Senator Malone have been con-
stderably reduced in Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

The unwilling of the monument to
John Howard Payne, at Oak Hill Gem
etery, Georgetown, June 9th, Will be
accompanied by appropriate ceremo-
MES The exercises will close with
thesingingo of the last verse of Home,
Sweet Home" by the entire assembly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

There viii be Peabody Institute
held in NIartInsburg, commencing
Monday, June 18th. to be conducted
by Profs: DeGraff and Wade and the
Hon B. L. Butcher.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

The Governor has appointed as
members of the Tax Commission ere
ated by act OF the last Legislature.
Messrs- j. u. Mason, of jefferson,
e A. Bennett, of Csbell, and Joseph
Bell, of Ohio.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

The Fifth Maryland Regiment have
selected Deer Park, on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, for their summer
encampment this year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

Col Boyce, vice-Presfdent of the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad, was in
Alexandria last week, on business
connected with the W., O. &w. road.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05
The Evans Corn Planter

WTE are able 10 offer TO the farmers Of JET.
w ferson the most complete Corn Planter,
only Planter that will Check or Drill ut plea
sure; Chnngc Of Motion can be made IN two
minutes, with Fertilizer Attachment, which
VIII drill OF drop as desired. Two horses and
one man Will plant is 10 20 acres a day.
Also. the tioosicr Corn Drill, for ono horse,
No. Machine, thoroughly and strongly
built. Call at our Office before bnyinR aud SEQ
WILEY FERTmfZER co.
April u, 1888.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

MY arrangements for purchasing WOOL.
WI are sucE that enables me to offer the most
liberal Inducements to our wool growers and
will pay Outside Figures for any quantity of
the staple offered on this market. Please call
and let me quote prices before disposing of your
wool. c. ". TRUSSELL.
May g 1902
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05
MISCELLANEOUS.
Jefferson Wooden Mill,
Eo,oeyy, J,o,.,o,,. 60

TNDER the above mentioned name tile old
~ ''POrter's Factory" which in DAYS zone
by enjoyed almost national reputation Tor
excellent manufactures, will be operated by.
ihc undersigned. Necessary Tepairs have
het,n niadc and improved machinery Introduced
ana IL If our expectation 10 maintain the rep-
utaton ni the mill and 20 meet the demand Of
the public for frst-cInss goods.
The Highest Market PriOe win be paid fer
Wool delivered at the Mill OF ~ such points ~
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, &c, viii rsesi-s
Respectfully,
J. J. JoBE d co.
Post onice-Kipon, jefferson County, w. Va
j. }: Jobc 81 Bro. will contfnne 10 operat.
the MIL Al BrucetOwn, Frederick County Yir-
ssinia and will pay the top market price for
Wool delivered there.
April p. 1883.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

Gen Mcclellan has carefully looked
over the possible candidates, and
thinks Hancock the coming man.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

The President has nominated Wal
ter Evans. of Kentucky, as successor
to Green B. Raum-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

A large excursion party from Bal
timore visited the Luray Governs last
Wednesday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05
DREss-MkKINe & PLAIN SEWING,

Nj ISIS KATE ROHR respectfully Offers her
VI services TO the ladies Of CharIeSt0gn and
vicinity, for the execution Of and
Pain Sewing Of all kinds. Rooms nj residence
of her father in building Of Mr.. W. g. Mer-
chant. opposite Methodist Parsonage.
November 81. ISS2-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05
GRAIN

HAVISG completed my arrangements to
Re purchase WHEAT and CORN for one of
the strongest firms in the United States. can
offer inducements that should secure the larger
quantity OF grain grown in the Shenandoah
get quotations buforc selling their grain. Cash
paid on de ;Sss,y C. w TRUSsELL-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

TAKES and Crackers. of the different kinds
~ in stock and for sale by
JOS. q. EAsTERDAY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05

Mrs. MARY TRENARY, widow of the late
Newton Trenary, died at her residence near
Macedonia church, Frederick county, Va, on
Friday, May 21th, 1883, aged 43 ycars.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05
WOOIY

Rinon P. o.. Nav 8. ISIS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-05
WANTED.
1000 bbIs. of Corn

WASTED at the CharIestown MIL. for
w which tie highest market price viii be
paid in Cash c. P LIGHT
February I3-tf.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-03-28
l'I:H son Al.

Nj /. Efron, Of san Antonio i in the
city
Dr. r j. woma"k spent yesterday in
HE 81 y.
J.E. Richey. Eq, is lick with the
mump..
Mrs Ella ). Cohen ho- returned from
New York.
Goy Il. T.. Hubbard lett he city yc,trr-
day fpr Dallas.
Mc..r.. Frank Steiner - u. Fttchild
and u. IT, Whr, CAME In last evening,
Nj John =. Bonner, ed tor ami propr'-
tor 81 ,he Lam a.a. Dispat h., is Ia the
city,
M j. Il. johnson, Irnprl, tor OF Tia,
~Uu'hcru Gem Nursery at Dallas, l. still
In the city.
Mr. Castor Mrsllcr. oi TIE Wabash. s.
Louis ami Pacific, CANT NJ Yesterday ana
IA stopping at tn PaclirhuuL
MtI Mur,, one Ut our local cotton
| hu,rr., icli Iast evening i"r Dallas, theme,
/ he gOc- 90 Nn4 vide. Tenn.
/ 4. Guld,tein returned Yesterday irlm
u commercial tour mp tuo M.--uuI Pacific
Airnr short tc-t hr lett nRtin In the even.
| ing
Mai &. b Pcarrc leaves tor Hi sbor
| this morning in rc-pun.c t. telegram
| ron VI. owccny, II br"the'-ln-nN o
| Nuruell
Judge e.. II. Miller aud daughter, %
Bmckning, VA, me IN the city guc't r. o
-. A. \. licyiIlr. Ihry came to Vi 1t rel
tive n.d old friends iu different parts a
the -tirc, and are 81 well pleased Win th
country that they may decide to rcuosl
ud -etc here. In ,a.c they do w.
prophecy that some oithe ouug \ugiui
.. nl'cmrn VIII make up their minds toy,
/ west ID o.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-03-28
orr OF TEE DEPTHS.
CHASTITY Scenes at the Diamond Mine.

Bp,pwoop LIS. March 27.--lhere Is
M change ~ the situation AT the Dlanohu
shat -incu last Night. Two forces OF men
were at work iu tine min. one tOrce 'leAr'
inc the track IN the man roadway. ana
llr other trying tn make an entrance
over ur through the Obst ucti1ns Whch
block the way t the "a met point ex-
ulur 4. Officials Of tue mine state thAt II
|. buciy possible more bodies VII DC
found Tonight. The objective pom OF
the search l. - large lall OF rock. about
40 yard, from the main hiatt Al ms
pln.r were lOund most o. the bodies taken
out Yesterday. 1t j. ought a number OF
victims lie under this mass OF debris.
Is nidwood Inter The work Of re.
moyln the bodies rom the Diamond
mine continues. Up to the present time
TWENTY-FIVE bodies have been recovered
OF these sixteen were recognized. All
tine bodies were badly d composed and
were ven burial with but slight cere-
muuy. The work Of searching / goes
uu but il is very slow. a party started
ont lasr night to explore the mine. Upon
rrach Z the bottom il was found about
a foot Of water still ema ned. Although
pumps are kept steady at work the wa
| Ter does not seem to lower IN oh. Ia =.
| iug along the road thepir y enc untered
muuy distractions Piles Of soapstOne,
winch had fallen from the roof, stopped
up iii passage in uume uus places. 1t
was only 10y crawling on the hands
and knees TINT prog ess coull
| be mad The exploration continued
to a point where the work Of cXcavating
had been stopped 800 yards from the
mouth uf the shaft Tons on tons OF
! rock will have to he removed. A PIT
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-03-28
THE CITY.
The I'll. nks ot the typos are returned
10 MI. L L MrOlLn lIr nnmll.Ir-

The th' nks ot the typo7 are rc.uurd
10 Mr. j. !. McQnIn Tor comtc.ic..
There are tHo commercial traveller,
SICK ut The plciic Notcl. Nj. W. II, -tpd
dhrd, OF Chicago. was lah II -i,h da, or
tw ago and r. ~ conf 3cd Ia hi. room.
NJ. IboWR. h Price. Of Lou viz. has
hrrn sick lur some line. ILL., condition
last night wa, EroDnrious mud telegram,
hay'' been sent To hi fIuhrr and the hou-r
Tor which hr is trHvrlins.
--Ih.rc Is 'ulh OF changing 'hr fuu'c nj
tho Bp-uue ruIl ~ Il. t. ub.i,tc e.. no
t'rluus Lindsay hullur.." which ~ nc
u.u' tsagrrr IN CDnlCmnln "a, iurNOI. uf
all ilc lnd places tu Ice found many ufom
public highways. me proposed change
oirput h ,Hid 10 be- altogether feasible
and would, II el,rtrt. secure un immense
imp. ycmc1t In tNi-, perm ps the most
imIul.ut highway l"adtng to cur rIy.
W mere l. the IOau Oycr.r,ry
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-03-28
OUR CITY'S GROWTH.
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE SINCE
CENSUS OF TWO YEARS AGO.
An Increase Of the Tax Values TINS
City Of Nearly Million and a
Quarter Dollars.

Some time since orr columns contni1cd
a lrnythy aftc upon the rcH-i-. ~
fine figures given in that % O.. i". 70 app. ans
that th, ropnl sion al Waco i'm drnr'si--
rI some 2gl persO- 'intc the en- Us
of April lssU. Al thAIEse we undertook
10 .hoA by tact. andXASre' thai tu,r.
haI been u = airing error some" here. By
the figures wc then gave. the pNpnlt'io1
OF Waco wts in lNSD placed Hi -I0G tie
crfisu. t1k,n u Ccmh y D., l-o2 only
gives ~ sIb7 NJ one. WhO ht- been
acquainted, even casually, with the his
tory, growth ami progress OF our ciii
during the past three Year., vii hesitate
to pronounce this erroneous. II Is an
ncknuwIedacl mct that our population
hn- increased. our vnu', have mul lplird,
and the numb.r Oi binding. both r'Hl-
dcncr and business buIIlugs. ha
murvclousiy Increased. Oppu.cl To
this uurpOrfcl ucDrHa-c in uut
popuatiu, we have an increase Of 81,
IN our scholastic pupul ton, ~ two
years Toe voting population, using
the vote ut the lust city election for city
officers ~ basis raud that vote J. ne
knowlcdgcd to have been hghll has I'M
acr- one Hu increase Ot some 30. Time
and timc again has the eutrrprise and
energy ~ the citizens Of Fort Worth
been held up to our citizens Az " mode
aud An example which they shun mn
tate. We II give below some tiguof
which will carry conviction Oevcry one
Figures which show that despite ON
/ somewhat oh iogylzh city councils
our city hus gone on, steadily
adding 10 lts wealth aud rrsuu5ros, "a
tcnding itB bu inca over u vast ar
rounding territory, aye, even compctin.
successfully with tn heavy houses %
the f RI W. bclioye aud arc pre- are
/, back uuf opinion with a prnctlcn
demon tratton # necessary mat on
city population h.s increased We ii,
moi clam quite 10 large AN lncrcase IL
Fort Worth, who has incrca I'd her pop
ultlnu from G.Cbs ~ lSSO 10 1900 81
lS,2, and Is even now claiming to hay
1000 THIS population II very probe
nuIicnl nj beat. Our increase hHH bceI
of "a moro Eubst INITIAL and grn flynn
kind. Numbers Of toliablc men win
have visited both places say tlut Wac
ia to all appearances ths ! rgcst II TIA
twp cities Ia tnSnhle vnlues We nr'
Tar ahead II our thriving ucighhor The
ns-csrncnin NJ the city 81 Waco for th'
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-03-28
Four Mules aud ~ Wagon in
tie River

Yesterday afternoon the negro driver
uf Mr. James Harris uuo large four
mule team drove them to the river.
at tine ford. lis su posed bee drove ia
Ia wash the mules aud wagon u, and n
such WAS his object, his success is Go e.
taluly Uc mplimeut la his intelligence.
Jpou leaving the bank ou the east side,
the mules AZ once plunged int swim
ming water, aud It looked rs II the
mules, wagon aud negro must all bee
swept away aud drowned. Two Young
men, VIII happened to be near 10y III %
skin, quickly proceeded to the negro's
assistance an cut the null loose rom
the wagon. They worked manfully, as
the mules and wagon iluated with tue