The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-02-11
A Week OF Legislation Unmarked bx
Anything Of a Specially i~por-
tant Nature The Supreme
Court Again.
A Short Biographical Sketch OF the
Late Governcr Davis The Grand
Lodge Of
Odd Fellowship aud Detailed Deserip-
tlon Of the Jewels Established Tor
Officers.
The Stockmens' Conventional Com
pllmentary Lunch Is rendered
Them.
Reports OF Committee ON Subjecis.of
Importance.
Reports OF Committee on Sabjecis.of
Importance.
Other News Notes From Austin,
mo. 22l

close, not much OF definite character IN
legislation has been accomplished, Several
bills Of minor Importance have been sub
mitted, while others heretofore presented
have not yet found their way from the
committee rooms.
Yesterday Senator Gibbs submitted hi,
argument before the judiciary committee
No. |, In the interest OF locating the branch
Of the supreme court Mt Dallas instead OF
at Tyler, as now. The idea involved In the
change Is not u sectional one, but q quos'
ton OF practical legislation the proposition
being which point is most convenient IN
business and tne general interest Of the peo-
Pile. The arguments OF our
be insuperabe and yet 1t might rs well be
set down asa conclusion already reached
that Dallas Is not to secure tho deslderatum.
AS previously observed, Galveston IL III
terested IN having no change made, us she
fears consolidation Tyler, as matter OF
course, with NIL eastern Texas, opposes II
Austin will support nothing that does not
bring the court into her corporate limits.
7, RAILROAD LEGISLATION
drags along the house committee 10 active,
while the senate stems to be perfectly apa-
thctc In the matter. Some criticism
has been made IN to the character of lnyes-
tigation being pursued. IL " asserted that
only those who are known TO eagerly desire
railway rcgislation have been summoned
before thccommittoe TO give their expo
rIcnces and views, This may be auto true,
but before the Investigation closes the
principle of audi alteram partem will Ger.
iuinly be given full scope. There are a
large number of railroad officials now In
the city, and they represent all the lines we
have In the state, and they IRE keeping eyes
aud ears open oil the time.
Upon assembling yesterday, the
DEATH on EX-GOVERNOR DAVIS
was announced the communication being
from Governor Ireland, to this effect
"GENrLEMEN 1t becomes my painful
duty TO inform your honorable bodies oi
the death of Ex-Governor u. j. Davis. lilo
departed this lie at his home, In this city,
about noon yesterday. respectfully sug'
gest such action by your honorable bodies
as will testify our respect for the distin-
guished dead
The following resolutions by Mr.. Robert.
son, OF Williamson county, were presented
and unanimously adopted on standing
vote IN the house.
WHEREAS, The house has learned with
deep regret of the death of tho Hon. Ed.
muDd J. Davis, ex-governor Of the state of
Texas, which occurred at his late residence
IN this cityon Wednesday, February 7, 1883;
therefore, be II
Resolved, That in tho death OF ex.Goy.
ernor Davis the state of Texas has lost
distinguished and useful citizen, who has
held many positions, both state and ma
tional, Of honor and trust who has ever
horne the reputation with his political
friends and enemies OF n fearless earnest
and honest man.
Resolved further, That We bury all past
political differences and recognize in tho
character of the deceased those qualities
that marked him rs an honorable, honest
man, Kind and ohligng ncighbor, and n
tried and faithful friend.
Resolved, lurth1r, That we tender condo.
fence and sympathy 10 the bcrcayed widow
and family OF the deceased, and that these
resolutions be entered on the journals OF
this body.
Resolved, further, That out of respect for
the memory of the deceased this house do
now stand adjourned until half past nino
o'clock tomorrow friday morning.
MIR. Davis wasa native of Florida, and
came to Texas In 1916, lie was first known
IN Galveston as post office clerk, In 1850
there studied law. The first office that Inc
held was that of district attorney. In 1856
he was made district Judge Of all that
Of tho war he went to Mexico
and was made Federal colonel of cavalry.
His command remained In Louisiana dur.
INF the entire war, He was afterwards
made a, brigadier.general. His command
was disbanded ut San Antonio In 1865. In
y, 1866 and again in 1860 he was delegate Ia
thc constitutional conventions, presiding
over the latter as president, lie was elected
governor OF Texas in 1869, and 30 remained
until january, 1874, Since then no has
practiced law In this city. He leaves A
wife and two sons; the former being a
daughter OF a noble Texan, Forbes Drliton
lilo was attacked some ton days ago with
pneumonia, rom which he was recovering
when embohsm of the brain set In md
quickly did its deadly work. All tho do.
partment offices were closed yesterday in
respect TO his memory, and the flag over
the capitol tloated at halfmast.
riiR II. W, GRAND LODGE
iorty-second annual communication closes
to-day, after having accomplished large
amount OF excellent work. The following
were established as follows:
First. For the noble grand, q silver or sill.
ver'platrd circlc,ono and a half inches In di.
ameter, with u representation or figures OF
"Rebckah at the Well engraved or stamp.
cd thereon on one side, the other side plain,
and undcrneath the figure OF Rebekah the
word Fidelity.
Second. --For the vice grand, the same in
FORM ana size, with representation of figures
OF Ruth and Naomi and underneath tur Nv.
ures the word Industry.
Third,-~For the secretary ,thesame In form
anu siao, with the representation or figure
OF pen, aud underneath the word Deho,
rah.
Fourth.--For the treasurer, the same
III form and size, with u representation or
ngurc OF key, and underneath the word
Trust.
Filth. For the warden, the same in farm
anu size, with representation or figure of
across "a bar and AK, aud underneath the
word Hope.
Sixth. For tho conductor, the same in
iviinahu size, with representation or figure
SSttwo wands, and underneath the word
Seventh, For the inside guardian, the
same III Form and size, with representa-.
uu,' OF ngure OK shield, crossed by spear,
anu underneath the word Prove.
Eighth, For the outside guardian. thu
same IN form, size and similar design, and
;, underneath II the word Vigilance,
riik Livs STOCK ASSOCIATION
helu lhtir third days meeting yesterday; n
synopsis OF the proceedings | sent ven py
,uiegraph. mail you the report Of the
eommittse ON grasing aud fenciag and
a,so tne report OF tho committee on tho i'm.
provement OF live stock
Last night complimentary lunch WAS
ENeh me Association at the Raymond
house, by the citizens Of Austin. a large
number OF speeches were made, and A
pleasant time had generally. II,
Improvement Of stock Tho Comn,,,teo,s
it9t Stf Report.
Report Of tho committee ON the improve.
ment Of stock, Of which the following Is a
synopsis