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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-11

rms Same Fako Was Told u Year AgO
DAYTON, o., Dec. lO.-Last evening
Barrett's circus passed through this city
on its way east, but was stopped by a
burnt railroad bridge near Enon,
seventeen miles from Dayton.
A monster jaguar escaped from
cage and was not heard
OF by the owner, j. l.. Shoemate, till
TINS morning. The beast finding itself
released, fled rapidly across tho coun-
Try, alarming people, who wore up late
last night, stampeding cattle, wounding
many, killing and sucking the blood
from others. About midnight the beast
had reach the vicinity of Dryden's mills.
hvo miles south OF this CITY,
where n farmer, William Lesher.
was awakened by a great commotion i'm
MS hog pen. lie got n neighbours gun
and lantern and found I dead hog and
thn j7guar killing another, and tho
rest squealing and dashing
against the pen. lie got a .hot
In the animal'shiul parts, hut inmpcd
~ he men and chased thom into he
house. II took Il drink as IL lied down
the pike. rSc whole country
was alarmed and q hundred
men with rifles and side arms
sosrched all night. At daylight two
women signalled distress. The men
fastened to their relief, found and shot
me i1Buar dead in an Clubhouse of Dr.
WHIST, NJ AleNauderSyi.lo.
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Railroad NewS.l
MARROW GAUGE OFFICIALs.


GILMER, Dec. l0.-LSpecial. w. r.
Woodland, receiver, and j. j. Fry, gen.
eral superintendent Of the Texas & st.
Louis railway, spent the night here.
They were the guests of Judge n T.
Lowe. Mr.. Woodland speaks in flatter
ing terms as to the future of the narrow
gauge, plenty of cotton coming and
business brisk, but money scarce.
THE RIO GRANDE ~ PECos TROUBLE.
SAN ANTONIO, Dec. l0.-I Especial J.
Judge Pardee opened United States
court this morning and issued man
date changing the order of sale of the
kio Grande ~ Pecos railway. The salo
is now set for December II, and will be
ratified by the court if 100000 cash down
is obtained. This is Gov. Hunts road
and comprises about twenty miles of
track extending up the Rio Grande from
Laredo and terminating at valuable
coal ilelds. 1t is not believed that Hunt
will permit the sacrifice.
THE rENAS Il PAClFlC REORGANIZATION
PLAN.
NEW YORK, Dec. l0.--John A. Wright,
chairman OF tho committee of the Phila-
delphia bondholders of the TEXAS
Pacific railway company, has
-,
stating that the committee has had
correspondence with JAY Gould.
president of the company, in reference
to REIMBURSEMENT of the financial affairs
of that company, and various rropo-
sltions for such adjustment have met
approval Of tho committee and been
assented TO by Mr., Gould.
The address gives the plan
proposed, which includes the election.
at the next meeting of the stock
holders of tho following directors
eight nominated by Gould and eight
| 10y the committee-on December II,
George Il. Roberts, president
Of the Pennsylvania railroad,
having beon selected By mu-
Inai agreement: John A.
Wright, John Markoe, James
F., Scott, Charles o. Baird,
John 9. Bullitt, Isaac j.
| Wister, j. n. Hutchinson, William d.
Winson, Jay Gould, Il. $.
Hayes, Russell Sage, Il. n
Eckert, George j. Gould, +. l.. Ames, A,
H. Hopkins, John G.. Brown and George
! b. Roberts.
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THERE are in the public treasury at
Washington City S20,0O0,0OO in securi-
ties and money that have no claimants;
that belong to, no one knows who. There
are also in the savings banks and in the
hands of trust companies $50, 900, be-
longing to, no one knows who. What is
is to be done with this money? That in
the savings banks, ETC., in New York
City ought to escheat to the state of
New York, and that in the United
States treasury to the United States
government. New York should appro-
pirate her $SO,OO0,0OO to the establish
ment and endowment of reformatory
schools for the male and female gamins
who infest the streets OF her cities
schools where they would be brought up
as Christian boys and girls, where they
would be taught morality and the prin-
ciples of truth and virtue, and also be
given good English Quotations and
taught trades whereby they can earn
honest liyings when they have grown
up to be men and women. The gem
eral government could appropriate
its $20,0O0,0O0 toward paying off the ma
tional debt.
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PASSING EXClTEMENTS - PROFIT
BITlON.

Since the beginning OF the world
surges Of excitement have passed over
the land, had their day and died out.
Without taking in so large an area, we
may see the truth illustrated in our
country in all the departments of life,
whether social, religious or POLITICAL and
in all these passing waves of passion or
excitement, there have been elements of
truth-just enough to make their great
essential error miscellaneous.
In the religious world there are per-
sons who remember the phrensied con-
dition of thousands of people in Ken
lucky and other middle states where
hundreds would lie upon the ground,
howl like dogs and new
like cats-in fact. initiating all
animals save the fox. Tho emotional
part of the nature of these en-
thusiasts had been touched, and
it was proper that they should
manifest feeling, but the most devoted
Christian will not now justify such
antics. 1t had its period, however, and
now religion is more rational-certainly
in its mode of expression. SO several
forms of native Americanism develop
ing in its most odious shape of Know
nottingham, have at different times
created their furore and glided off the
stage. Greenbackism, when old BILL
ALLEN ran for governor of Ohio, threat
ened, at least, the absorption of the
Democratic party. But like Socialism,
Foorielism, and the whole family, il
paid the penalty of its wiidness by pre-.
mature decay. The theories, like men,
come and go whilst truth "lows on for.
ever"
And so it will be, with all due respect
to its votaries, with This doctrine of pro-
hibition. To say there is not q grain OF
truth in ii would be to deny the very ex-
istence Of morality. 1t would bo well il
an elysium of temperance could be insti
tutod, but what more right has society
TO force abstenanco on a man than re
ligion? II would simply be the absti
hence of the sword instead of the relig
ion of tho sword, which the worlds in
telligence has condemned. The advo
Gates of this doctrine have formed them
selves into an organized party, and b,
their late success in destroying some
thing are jubilant in the idei
that they can accomplish something
But the very extension of sucl
enforced temperance would work on
its ruin; nor will the American peopl,
any more be compelled to mix it witt
their politics than they would TO dra.
the cause of religion into secular af
fairs. The Prohibition party will not b,
as strong in 1855 as it is now, If II exist,
at all. There are few so enthused tina
they may insist upon its being still ,
factor in our politics, but If Washing
tonianism, Sons of Temperance anc
Tempiarism can't make people perfect
prohibition, with its thrusts of politica
extinction, can never work out that de
sirable end. If it can't be enforced in ,
community or state, how can II hope I,
fetter whole nation with its restrictiv,
one-ideaness?
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APriyate Bank Closcs.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, Dec. lO-wilkinson
Bros" private bankers, closed this
morning. Their affairs are in the hands
of receiver. The firm was rated from
100000 to 100000. C. Il. Hubbell is tho
assignee.
ENGINEERED REAL ESTATE THE Az
LEGEn CAUSE.
The Wilkinson failure is thought Ia
involve about 100000. Assignment
preferences, S9S,6OO, including county
deposits and trust funds. The WilLi1-
sons were large holders of real estate,
heavily encountered. The depnsitors
embrace many farmers to small
amounts, attracted hy 0iIers of ppr
cent. interest. Few business houses
are involved. The assets will !i,ua
more than pay preferences.
NEW YORK SURPRISED.
NEW YORK, Dec, l0.-The firm of
Wilkinson Bros, of Syracuse, mad a
capital rated very high, and had been In
business in Syracuse many years. Their
failure is a surprise TO ALL
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Burke To the Rnvs

New ORLEANS, Dec. 1O.-The manage
ment of the Worlds Exposition de-
sires to express to the press Of the
country and of the world
its profound appreciation of the
active interest it has taken in
the Worlds Industrial and
Cotton Centennial Exposition
md of the invaluable aid it has
so cheerfully and gratuitously rendered
the great enterprise. Manilestly it
is quito impossible to advertise an in
ternational exposition in all papers of
even the United States witnout
the expenditure Of vast sum of money
in excess Of the amount
available, and the management
feels called upon to make this eXpiana-
ton, in order that it may understand
why the exposition has not been
placed before the world in the ordinary
way o. advertising. The extraor-
binary and most generous spirit
shown by the press everywhere
in furtherlng the exposition
1t worlds fair in the broadcast sense of
the term Is most gratifying, and the
director-general takes this occasion
to return his grateful thanks therefor.
Two suites of rooms and six
apartments have been set apart
in the main building for the exclusive
use OF the press as reception rooms, H.
brary and headquarters. Space has
been designated adjoining the music
hall and on the music hall gal
lery, overlooking the nam entrance
TO the main building there will he
accommodations for such conservatives
Of the press of the world as may honor
rs with their presence.
Signed. II. \. BURKE,
lLLEnlnI- I'm 4
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state Capital Notes.

AUSTIN, Dee. lO.--ISpccial. Revenue
paid in to day, $4,000.
The att'rney-Geueral, In reply to the
board OF managers of ho lunstiu asy-
Inm to day, informed thomthst th"y
could not legally elect successor 20 Or.
"enloh uh.ll the expiration OF his term.
The case against Wampler, on trial
Yesterday. was dismissed, but tho grand
Jury returned another hill this afternoon,
aud he was re-arrestod.
a committee of doctors are In session
hero to-day preparing cert ain Niils.to ho
presented to the l. gisla,ure. their object
being TO inaugural p u.rp perfect
health system "a, ,h,st..e.
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CHALMERS, after tho manner of
BLAINE, gives an expiring wall, and
waves the bloody shirt as he goes down
in infamy. The best proof that Missis-
sippi is law-abiding and patient is that
an incendiary like CHALMERS has been
allowed to go unhurt. His occupation
is gone. If he leaves Mississippi it is to
be hoped that he will 80 o Mexico, and
not by the Texas route.
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Ahead PhilantbroDlst

CINCINNATI, Dec. l0.--Reubin r.
Springer died this forenoon. He was
widely known for his munifcent gifts
to the public in the form of music
hall, exposition buildings and college
ofmusic, to which he has contributed
within the past nine years about $780,
600. He was "a years old. His illness
was ofvery short duration. MIR. SPRING
er was slightly indisposed on Sunday
last while attending service at the ca
thedral and kept his bed on Monday,
but was up yesterday and had break
tasted this morning. He died in his
chair. His physician says it was a
case of paralysis ofthe heart
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The Fort Worth Mail, in speaking OF
the News enterprise, says: "This same
deep water edition has evidently given
the Dallas HERALD a very cold bath"
NOT II the court knows itself. 1t is true
tnc News in its edition portrayed very
clearly its jealousy and fears of Dallas
prosperity, and her extending business
all over the state. II didn't seem to care
any more for the Forts efforts to become
great, than 1t did for the rivalry of Hous.
ton.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-11

THE presence of youths in the Arkan-
sas mail robbery has evoked from many
lips the great fear that there is an ugly
feeling prevailing among our youngpo
ulation and gives greater weight to the
suggestion of the HERALD, so extern
sively copied throughout the state, of
the necessity Tor the establishment of a
reformatory school.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-11

PERHAPS GRANT declined that 5000
and had the bill Withdrawn because the
chances of its passing were too slim, He
never was known to refuse sure thing
and has hardly changed his habits. Per-
haps he is trying to manufacture sym
pathy and capital in a cheap way so as to
make an effort to get back where the gifts
came every day and charges prepaid.
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THE Ennis Recorder says the "liquor
dealers of Fort Worth have made ar
engagements by which they are going to
have a railroad built from that place to
Waxahachie for the transportation of
jugs" Does the Recorder mean by this
that the editors Of the Mail and Gazette
are to be transported to Waxahachie?
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-11

THE confirmation of SECRETARY
GRESHAM, rs judge Of the circuit court Of
the United States for the seventh Judi
eial circuit, is well received by all par.
ties. 1t is to be hoped that he will not
be employed by great corporation, as
was JUDGE McCREARY, before he gets
the shine oil his new ernine.
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TIE fishing interest in Texas is at
least satisfied. There are said to have
been sent into Galveston more fish, such
rs red snappers, sheeps-head, and 9th.
ers OF preferred variety, than in any
season for years, The land on the sea.
coast is generally sandy and unproduc.
tive of other crops save of fruits and
melons, but this is much compensated
for by the rich netting of the salt wa
fayo
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ONE of our exchanges grows pathetic
over the decay of the Alamo, and signs
for the state to purchase it, The last
legislature paid $4,000 for it, and in
view OF the deficiency some of the mem
bers who voted for it now sigh.
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The Nnllnra cnnsn,,

PirrsBuRo, Dec. l0.--The Western
Nail association mot to-day and 70.
affirmed the card rate. The question of
rate cutting created lively discus sion
and the action of certain manufacturers
was severely criticized, but no definite
souon was ,aken. Trade was reported
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THE Fort Worth Mail says the officials
OF the Fort Worth & Denver road fatty
contradict the statement of the HER
AIDS correspondent at Henrietta. The
HERALD is not bowling about the mat.
Ter, but tho truth stands out in bold
letters, that freights from Dallas to the
panhandle arc detained somewhere be-
'ween this city and points to which they
are shipped, The business of the county
town OF Tarrant county can't be in
creased By OBTAINING freights shipped
rom this city.
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Tone of tho Stock Market.

NEW York, Dec. 49, Governments
strong.
Railways irregular.
State securities dull.
The stock market, after firm open
log, and an advance of 4 toN per cent.
in the most prominent shares, became
weak and depressed, and so continued
throughout the day. Bear leaders were
ireo sellers. One leading operator who
was in the room during the morning,
hammered Lackawanna. Unfavorah1,,
reports were current regarding the coal
combination. Trunk lines were weak
on n rumor that the Lake shore di,i,
uends would be reduced or passed. AT
the close the market was weak, at
near the lowest prices of the day. Lacka.
anna sold at l00k@l0lls, seller 90 for
90 shares. Compared with last nights
closing, prices are i TO ga per cont
lower. Michigan Central brought 56d
quoted sales.
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----tg|iS said that the editors Of the Fort
Worth Gazette and Mail attend church
every Sabbath day. A friend at our
elbow suggests that they think the
White elephant church, and pay their
sevoirs at table covered with green
cloth. Perish the thought.
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THE Washington monument has just
been completed with imposing ceremo-
mics. The railroad to Brownwood from
Fort Worth has not yet been begun, al
though no ceremonies were required ex-
cept PETER SMITH and spade.
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The rains we have had in Dallas APP
pear to have been general throughout
the state. They may be announcement
just now, but will prepare Mother
Earth for the great harvests of 1885, for
which Texas so fervently prays.
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THE Blossom Prairie Bee says: "The
Dallas HERALD is the only daily that
reaches us the day of publication. This
is one of the many evidences of the en-
terprise of its management. Without
the Herald the country press in this
section could not keep up with the
news.r
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a Trntrlrr Trnnnrh-

Mi'souLA, MoNT., Dec. lO.-Nows la,
Just been received from Golden CITY,
Bri ish Columbia, that com,nercia,
traveller named Baird, was killed and
rohhed of $1,000 II mr. that place. A large
number are In bot pursuit. Eddy.
,lammon " Co., Tor whom Baird WAS
travelling, offer re ward of 81 900 for tho
capture oftho mnrdorors, Wv
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THE Fort Worth Mail lodges the
question. When asked whether or not
the Gazette still regards free grass an
issue it refuses to answer. Does it think
the lease law must go?
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Atchison Omclnls A,ro.,o,

ArliisoN, Dec. l0.-Tho mayor and
inrinbers o. the council OF this CITY
we're arrested this evening upon an ar
urV o. the United States rirculi
GO Try, Tor failure 70 levy taxes 10 nav
Topeka, ~ s"Hoh w
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IT must be very weak senator who
would be influenced by what MALONE
thinks or says, yet it is claimed that he
still bosses the Republican senators.
MALONE should suicide.
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PROTECTION has over stimulated man
aiacturing, and over manufacturing has
made the supply of goods of every des-
sription largely in excess of the de.
nand. The consequence is the manu-
facturers have to close their doors. This
throws thousands of people out of en-
ployment, and the country is full of
ramps. The Republican party did it.
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1T is pleasant to announce that Dallas
is the only city, town or hamletin Texas
where editors are not providing after
federal offices. They don't want them.
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ATTENTION is called to the communi.
cation, in another column, of our re.
spected friend, REV. DIR. A. p. SMITH.
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ETHr death Of noN. j. c. BucuAxAx

GTHE death Of Hon. j. c. BUCHANAN,
Of Mineola, will be learned by many
with deep regret. As a state senator he
took leading position, and was only
lately elected district attorney. With
aekn9@ledged talent, youth and great
popularity, the terrible disease typhoid
pneumonia) from which he died has cut
short a career of promise and useful.
naaa
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A Hat House Fails,

ST.. Louis, Dec. lO.-George C. Kim
breugh & Sons, hats and caps, filed an
assignment to-day. Assets, $4,000.
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a full attendance of the members of the
association, nearly every mill west of
the Alleghenies being represented in
person or by letter.
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CINctNNATI, Dee. lO.--Currier's band,
Of this city, of ifty pieces, leave for New
Orleans Friday morning. Thew
nave the award to plav
for the Worlds Expoyiti0y,
during its continuance, for which they
receive $4,000. They will roach New
Orleans Saturday.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS.
A SYRACUSE BANK BREAKS BIG.
A st. Louis Hat House Fails-The West
ern Union Grinds Its Operators, but
Declares Its Dividend-RaiI-
road and Other News.
Labor Troubles.

THE BIG DIVIDEND MUST BE KEPT UP.
PrTrsBURG, Dec 1O.Lsst night the
operators in the employ of the Western
Union Telegraph company were noti-
fled that hereafter extra pay would not
be allowed for work after 1890 a. M.
This is equal to reduction of from SIS
to SIS per month in the wages of night
operators.
AND HERE THE BIG DIVIDEND is.
NEW YORK, Dec. l0.-The statement
of the Western Union revenues for the
quarter ending December 81, based
upon:
Nearly completed returns for Octo-
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on SHIP BOARD.

SAVANNAH, Dec, l0.--A fire was dis
covered in the hold Of the steamship CITY
OF Augusta, which was to sail for New
York today, and was not oNtinguishcd
until the ship had been filed with wa.
ter. One thousand bales of cotton was
partly burned. Loss to cargo ~ SO. 600.
Tho damage TO the ss2l is slight.
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AT PHILADELPHIA.

PnlLADEPHIA, Dec. 10. - The six
story building on Levant street, occu.
pied by Clark Bros. II Co., furniture
manufacturers, burned carly this morn
ing. The building was filled with hi, INV
inilammable material aud made a fierce
fire which could not he controlled. A
row Of small threo-stOry brick houses
next to the factory also burned so
quickly that the tenants escaped in their
night clothes, unable 60 save ANYTHING,
The silk hat factory of f., Morris n Co,
was damaged by water tos considera-
hlo amount Baxter, Swan & Co. auf-
Tered considerable loss by water, which
cannot yet be estimated. A small tene-
ment house in the rear of the factory
vas crushed by falling walls, and a
small boy in tho second story WINS
buried beneath thc ruins, but was after
wards rescued. The loss of Clark Bros.
" Co. is $4,000; insured for 100000. The
factory building, belonging to The Brad
Icy estate, Is valued at $6OOOO; partially
insured. The damage outside Of build
inVS iS 5000 On0
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This Same Fake Was Told a Year Ago.

Joker"