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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-12

INVESTMENT SECURITIES SPECIALLY.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-12
Sr.rxToS PETITION,

Mr.. Koiner made a speech following in
the same line. and read the following petit
tion OF The merchants OF staunton:
To the General assembly OF Virginia.
We. the undersigned, wholesale and re-
tail merchants OF the city OF staunton. do
herewith pray and petition your honorable
body 70 consider before passing the tax
bin, not our interests and welfare only,
but OF the wholesale merchants throughout
the state. TO reduce the license tax on
foreign merchants who sell within our
state by sample, and to continue the tax
on purchases made by your resident mer-
chants and citizens, compelling them TO
pay more than foreigners, Is obviously un-
lair and unjust. We only ask to be placed
on the same footing or platform with 9TH
ers. that we may possess and enjoy the
same privileges as the merchants and resi-
dents OF other States who trade within our
borders. and we will ever pray, &c, &c.
MANY signatures were attached.l
nEssRs. wIcKHAM AsD nEaEDIrH. d
Mr.. wickbam, and after him Mr.. Mere
,,ith made strong appeals 10 the Senate to
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

The Centennial is nearing and as
yet old Vermilion has taken no steps
towards making a showing of ex.
hibits. 1t is time that the good
people of this parish should serious.
ly consider the matter and go to
work ; the resources and products
of the country are such, that to the
inactive, would be objectionable
apathy and Indifference in a cause
which is destined to turn the atten-
ton Of. not only, the whole union
but Of the whole world, to the count.
less, but so far ignored wealth and
resources of our beloved State and
all its different portions. A meet
ing of the good people Of our parish
to that effect, would it seems to as,
be most opportune and the sooner
the better ; there is no time to be
lost.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Announcing the names of candidates. ~
professional or business cards of ten lines or
less. one
i' "ransient advertise ments must be paid for in ad-
vance.
Communications Of a personal nature will be
charged double the regular rates, and must De paid
for POSITIVELY in advance. -,
Advertisements not marked will be published until
fnrbit, If responsibility and will be charged accord
ing.y, -
OBITUARY and marriage notices will be charged IS ad-
easements when exceeding fifteen lines.
esrAll communications and advertisements MUST
be handedi in on or before Wednesday morning tom
sure insertion in the following Saturday 8 issue.
v'Anonymous communications Will NOT De pup
lished under any circumstances.
FAn letters and communications must De ao'
dressed to the Editor of the Meridionai, Able
vile, Vermilion parish, louisiana.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05
RAILROAD ?

At the Railroad Meeting held at
the Court House in the town of Alb
beville on Saturday. June 2Sth 1884,
the following proceedings were had.
The meeting was called to order
by Mr.. Jos. T. Labit, who stated
that the nomination for chairman
was in order, whereupon Mr.. N. c.
Young was elected chairman of the
meeting and Mr.. G.. Godchaux Sec.
rotary.
The chairman explained the OBJ
|ject of the meeting, to be, to take
the initiatory step for constructing
a Railroad from Abbeville to Lafa-
yette, thence to Baton Rouge, some
members of the meeting advocated
Ia Railroad connection with New
Iberia in preference, but majority
seemed to favor Lafayette, after
some discussion it was resolved, two
committees, one to confer with the
Railroad authorities of Baton Rouge
and Lafayette R. R. Co., to induce
them to extend their road to Able.
vile and Vermilion Bay, on which
committe the chairman appointed
Messrs. J. T. Labit, Eli Wise, L.
sokolosky, W. B. White and Lastie
Broussard, and the other committee
to confer with the people of New
Iberia, in reference to making Rail-
road with that town, on which com.
mittee the chairman appointed
Messrs. Lastie Broussard, W. W.
Edwards, W. B. White, 0. Bourque
and J. J. Abadie.
On motion of r. G. Smedes, ESQ.,,
the chairman Of the meeting was ad.
ded to both committees, to act as
chairman of said committees, with
power to call a general Railroad
meeting, whenever he shall deem
proper.
On motion of Mr.. Smedes, the
Publisher Of the MBRIDIoNAL be re-
quested to publish the proceedings
Of said meeting.
The meeting then adjourned sub.
ject to the call Of the chairman.
N. c.. YOUNG,
Chairman.
G. GoDCHAux. SeCtv.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05
), S$lh!etiH's Sale

a5,h ';Sd ns!Hn' Sale.
,sh OF Vermilion--No. l5ss -rar
Board OF School Directors a. y.
milon Parish 'H
~ r vs.
&. B. Shaw, Tax Colleen, ].
By virtue Of a writ ii der; y al.
issued out Of the Honorable Dizzy; NY.
milton, in the above entitled u
numbered suit, and to me dir.s = I
! VIII proceed to sell At publ, ~
to ME last and highest bidder. = ss
court house door, in the ~
A aa on Saturday, jail, 81
1884, between the 6onrs 4 3,
o'clock A. n, and 4 O'clock ! :
ard continuing from day to a., !:
necessary. all the rights, ti,les . '
M n The defend.
ant, Marceline Cavailhez, in and !
the following described urons,,.
seized to satisfy said writ, to II
One certain tract Of land On i:
east side Of bayou Vermilion. bs;,s
the plantation on which you nov :
side, and having a front Of Ten !,
penis on said bayou by fortyarue,n
in depth, bounded above 81 49,
of Miller, Lyons 4 CO., lnlov /,
lands now or lately owned by /. :
King. east by section %, al tovs.
ship IL, south Of range IA four e..
aud west by bayou Vermiliop. d.
gcther with all the improvement.
thereon situated, and stock, horn,
and cattle, and implements Of h.
bandry belonging thereto.
Also one other tract Of land a
the west side Of bayou Veruilies,
having a front Of one arpent On Nd
bayou, BY forty arpents deep, bonn.
ded ai.ove hy Auguste GaIlet, belav
bv heirs of c. Co.omb, east By d,
you Vermilion, and west BY
together with all improvement,
thereon. Five mules, Eve oxen, oue
creole horse, two carts, one Wagon,
| horse cart, one hack. Terms ca,
Shnrif's Office, Abbevills, Ii,
May 3lst 1884.
Il. B. LYONS, Dy-Sherif.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05
Succession Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
PARISH OF VERMILIoN.
25th Judicial District Court.
Ne. $50.
Succession of Adveline Faulk.

By virtue Of an order Of sale
granted by the Honorable District
Court, in and for the parish Of
Vermilion and State of Louisiana,
in the matters of the above ell
titled and numbered succession,
notice is hereby given that there
will be sold at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the
late residence of the deceased, by
the undersigned, all the property
belonging to said succession, on
Thursday, August 7th 1854
the following described property,
towit
lst-1 certain tract Of. land, in
said parish containing q acres,
description to be given on day of
sale.)
2nd-another certain tract of land
containing 40 acres, [also descrip-
ton to be given on day OF sale.
1858 PANELS fencing-lot of house
hold furniture-2 gentle horscs-3
mares and one COLTS cows and
calves-8 fat cows-7 yearlings aud
2 two year old beeves-1 branding
iron-and other small articles to nu.
merous to mention. Terms Cash.
Given under my official signature
at Office, town Of Abbeville, La,
this 5th day of July 1884.
j. S. EUNEZ, Sheriff.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

The rumored failure Of A. c.
Hutchinson one Of the railroad mag.
mates is denied by himself and all
parties cognizant and more than
that, be is ready to meet all liabili'
ties Of the Morgan Railroad Line
and Steamship Company and any
others that may be presented to him.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
TWENTY.FtFTH Judi DISTRICT COURT,
Parish of Vermillon.
No. CAT

Succession of Fulalie Faulk.
Notice is hereby given to all par
ties interested in the said succession.
or having any opposition to make to
the account Of Tutorship aud tableau
OF settlement and distribution, field
Ernest Dar;ez, Tutor, in matters Of
his tutorship to the minor Idea Oar
tez deceased, pending for homolga.
ton with application Of said tutor to
he discharged, Of said succession, to
s!e the same in writing in the Office
of the clerk of court within ten DAYS
from the date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal of
court, this 5th day of July 1884.
LAsTiE BRoussARp, clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Our friend Wilkins has q little FIVE
year old daughter BY whom has been
yanquished one of the most skilled
t~onsorial artists. She was taken
down to have her hair cut the other
day, and opened FIRE upon the ohcla-
ting barber with his own ammunition
in the manner following to wit:
100 pity we'll to-day"
eyes, little girl, I'm pretty we'll"
800 mamma well?"
"Ycs, my mothers pretty we'll"
(Snip.)
100 papa well?"
ayes, pretty WE'LL" tsnip, sn'p.)
100 dress yourseli?"
"Oh yes l dress myself. "(Snip.)
100 wash 90 own face?"
Eth? Oh, yes, Of course"
(Gouge.)
100 fix 90 own hair7'
"Yesiyes." (Snip, snip, ship,-ra-
pidly.
100 sew Sundays??"
"Why' no, I1on't sew Sundays"
(Pause.)
100 sit right down and read4?
"Yes.r (Snip, snip, snip-nervous
ly.)
"Can 90 read?"
"Yes." (nearly take of one carr
800 been to SCHOOL,"
"Well, yes some > time ago."
(Snip, snip.)
rs 90 a man ?"
"Ye.es." (thinks some of infant.
cide.)
"Does 90 mamma let 90 smoker
Sometimes" TRY to control a
cowlick.)
"When?"
"When she doeso't know it,"
Snip
when doesn't she know it ?"
when che isn't looking. (Tries
to smile.
us 90 all through p
Eyes ; all through" (Relieved.]
"Goo.by I'll come again some
want
DO" [Sinks exhausted
And the little bud of promise tod
died out Of the door without tn"
baf1ed barber having asked her if
she wouldn't have a jar of pomade
or q hottie o. hair tonic.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Several prominent parties of Gin
cinnati, Ohio, arrived in New Or
leans a few days ago, for the purpose
of finding a location to erect a large
beer brewery.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

D1ED.-At Abbeville on the 9th
ult., Mrs. Virginie Marceaux widow
Frank Conner, at the age of 70
years, after a long and painful sick
ness. She leaves a large family to
mourn her loss.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

The two colored bands of Iberia
con. emplate giving a grand pique
nique, at Weeks Grove on the east
bank of the Teche on the 4th and
5th Of this month. Great prepare
tons are being made to make the en-
tainment one of the most enjoyable
Of the season.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

On Friday the 9th ult., a fat
hog was taken from the pen of our
townsman Moses c. Dupuy ; on the
same night signs of predatory ma
raudings were remarked at various
other places about town. Quit
stealing and 60 to work. The lat.
ter will pay better in every way.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

A restaurant has been opened on
Port Street by Mrs. Evariste Ira.
han. 1t is between the saloon OF
Mr.. Armand Monlor and the bar
Der shop Of Mr. v. Blanchet. W.
heartily wish her success.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

The exodus to Europe will be
very small this summer. Politicians
will be kept home by the many par
amount attractions Of q presidential
campaign.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Ferdinand Ward is a leading
light of the Brooklyn Hcights'
Church and a member of the Union
League Club, Emo a class leader and
Fish a pious churchman and deacon.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Nj. Chandelier who was the vic.
tim of a dastardly attempt at assas-
sination, we are glad to say, is fast
recovering, and the negro boy Sam,
once lodged in Jail under a suspi'
cion of having committed the Of
fence, has effected his escape.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Thieves and burglars seem to be
plentiful in and around Lafayette
and the authorities are wide awake
after them. 49,.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Sugar is selling in Cuba at one
and a quarter cents per pound. The
planters cannot keep up and are dis.
charging hands ; this is due. to the
ever increasing production Of beet
sugar in Europe.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

A game Of base ball was uncere-
moniously broken up in Colorado,
on last Sunday. by a storm Of thun-
der and lightning. Beware
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Richard Brown charged with an
assault with a dangerous weapon,
appeared before Justice Labauve
last Saturday and after hearing, in
default Of giving the required bond,
was remanded to jail.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Brazil is fast manumitting her
slaves and the whole nation are 10
great glee over the happy occurrence.
A grand festival at Rio de janet.
70 in honor of the emancipation OF
the slaves at Ceara, lasted two
weeks.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

The Michaelis-B reaux contest
for a seat in the State Senate, has
not yet been reported upon by the
committee and that body is On the
eve Of adjournment. Dispatch
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

The railroad meeting announced
in our last number, took place on
the 28th inst, al the Court House
in Abbeville. The proceedings were
most harmonious and Of q very de.
'termined character.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Hon. E. D. Estilette of st. Ian
dry has again taken up politics and
gone into the coming presidential
campaign, With noble vim. Know.
ing him to be one of our ablest con.
sentative leaders, we must say on
macte.!
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Hon. r.. C. Warmoth is to be the
great campaign manager Of the
Blaine and Logan Interest, in Lou.
isiana.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Sculptor Valentine has just finish,
ca the statue Of John O. Rrocken-
sidge. Il was ordered By the Ken
,ucAs legislature and is a most credi-
table work of art.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

President Arthur will lay the
corner stone of the Bartholdi Statue
Of Liberty enlightening the world.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

On the lst inst, Theolin and
Leonard Lalande were lodged in
QUE parish Jail charged with
TIE killing Of Cleobule Broussard.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

~Eupressario Desfossez SO we'll
known to the Louisiana public, is
now III dnrance vile ct Ludlow street
7aiI, New York,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Col. John A. Stevenson is dead.
Louisiana has lost one of her wealth.
lest planters and one of here most
intelligent and enterprising business
men.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

The reform bills Of the present
legislature are numerous, viz as sam
pie the Sheriff Duffy bill. Democra-
cy hast thou turned monopoly?
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Col. Thos. E. Sparks Of Pointe
Coupee is much spoken of as a can
didate for Congress in the sixth co.,
gressional district, at the coming
election.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

On the 18th Of June Gen. Por-
frio Diaz, was elected President OF
the republic Of Mexico.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

No great wonder that England is
in favor Of free trade, when she de.
pends upoa others for her food.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Louisiaua's Governor has refused
TO honor a requisi ton from tho
State of Missouri.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Ex.minister Sargent was feasted
and banqueted in London on the
18th ult.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Our country balls with q little
mixture Of benzine will be the source
of great trouble.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

The Governors clemency is mex
hausitible. Schellang pardoned-
Ca lang.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

A New York real estate man es
Inmates the wealth of Trinity Church
at 5000, OO0, 900. he says it is GER.
tainly as rich as the Vanderbilts and
has a steadier lire of profit. Be-
sides its immense property in the
city, it holds mortgages on several
hundred Episcopal churches all over
the country.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

4 tramp show is contemplated in
New York.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Died in this parish on Sunday the
29th inst, Cleoanle Bronssard aged
20 years,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Married on Thursday the 3rd
inst, at the Catholic Church In Alb
beville, by Rev. Father Mehault,
Mr.. Timothy Bagley to Miss Mamie
Fitzsimmons, both of this parish.
Long may be their days on earth
and may bliss brighten every mo-
ment of their existence.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

4 petri6ed forest is reported to
exist in New Mexico.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Chalmers Of Mississippi has final
ly been seated in Congress-
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Nothing new here. anything new
over the way.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Wetecmelons in town since a few
DAYS, but g. unreasonable rates.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05
JURY LIST.

Jury list for September term 1884.
Grand and Petit Jury for the LIST
Week
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

The cholera has made it's appear
arce at T'oulon and created great
terror and excitement throughout
France.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

1.-THE proof Of the pudding is in
the eating" so says the old adage,
and so the proof Of the value Of a
medicine is the opinions of those
who have used it. Thos. Bass, ST.,
Of steelville, says, Il have used
Prickly Ash Bitters in my family for
2 years for ailments of the kidneys,
liver and bowels, and find there is
no remedy equal to it."
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

Supreme Court meets on next
Monday in Opelousas, Hon. +. r.
|Pocbe, Acting Chief Justice.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05
Figs are ripening.

New York uses 1Oo, 600, 900 gal.
Ions of water daily.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05
ADVERTIsING r

Advertisements will be inserted at one dollar and
fifty cents . square tone inch OF space or iessl iof se
FIRST, and seventy Ave cents for each subsequent IN
eert,on, for any time under one month. For longer
Periods as follows:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-05

eCh .
No. Names Ward,
l George Robertson, c 2
2 Isaac Taylor, c
3 Florian Feray Z
4 Thomas Dyson
5 Abraham Boulet 9
6 Robert Stansbury
Gervais Duplan,is l
8 Ben Sims, Z
9 Joseph Johnson 2
~ Leopold Demary
IL Pemberton Ruain, c 4
" So,thenc Luqnette 7
ID VIM. Morgan 2
II John Clark 4
Is Neville David. c 6
Is Thos Ivy Hoffpauir s
II Victor Richard, c 4
l8 Larkin + Hoffpauir s
10 Geo w Caldwell
20 Stephen N. Henry 2
81 w W Knehling
20 Henry Deyot
% Hypolite Bordelon :"
"a Fisher Petry, C e
Is Ulysse Gagnaux
26 Despaiierc Breaux 4
q SEVERN Leblanc l
% Emile Broussard 4
20 Hobt P Moss 2
80 Eraste Mouton /
81 Paul F Richard S
~ Norbert Bohque
33 Hermngenc joseph, 6 2
81 Nicl,olas Broussard l
IS J Bite Callahan
KS Alfred Nelson, c
81 Eloi Broussard. C s
80 Numa Frederick
80 Jesse E Trahan
AZ Olivier Blanchet, il I
Al VIM Choate I
A. Eloi Gnidry
43 J J Butchie
Al GuiIlaumc Montet
As Charles Burt 2
46 John Miller 7
Al Thos Fleming
4S L T MeIIebcck
49, Theophife Delanne 7
so J Embry ToIson
Petit Jury for the End Week !:
81 Jacob Coastal 3
50 Preston Spell
SO Edward Hansbury, c
81 Maurice Villien
IS D N Lyons
SIS Wm Briant. c ="
81 Alfonso Leblanc
IS Q Fl O'Bryan I
SO Gustave Duplahtis |
60 Martin Sarvcr. j. 5
81 Francois C%omeaux. c
62 Henry Hnnley, c
63 Martin Sarser
b4 george ~teeh .
65 James Robertson
&C Edgar Lee :"
81 Stanisias Blanchet l
68 Enphemon Leblanc
50 Clarence Maxwell
10 zenon Landry 5
y Vim G Ramsey
y Arthur l}ntaud
10 Rene Srgura
~ Isaac Choate Z
Is Paul l. Montague
76 Alex Trahan Z
= Tlos Walker, c
IS Eloi Harrington
10 Joeeph PeIianger &c"
So Neville Faux 5
Abbeville. June goth 1884,
LAsTtE BRoUssARD,
H1orE nc Cour,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-04-25
NEWS BY SPECIALS.
Yesterdays Events In the city Acr,. ss
the Bridge.
san Antouio: Slmms Figures In An
other Shooting ARRAY.
Clebnrne: Burglars Barn Powder for
Little LOoi,
Austin: A "Siick" Scheme 10 Bull The
Llnd Market.
Tho Bee- Keepers Bazzlng at Collins
Capital.
Laredo: A. Conductor Bnli-D0zed by
the Greasers.
Other Specials from Snndry Sources.
Other Specials from Sandry Sources.
FORT WORTH.


FoRr woRru,- April "a Especial l.
Comptroller w. j swain has been In the
city all day and paid the public schools nh
extended visit. A number OF cattle men
talked land BOARD matters over with him
giving his their viegg on tree grsss
Saturday Judge Dsokham nnu Rapresen-
{ tive A J. Cha ,bers 30 70 Bedford, in
this ounty, t. ingtrrct the people there as
TO the way TO form school dlstrioS under
the new law. Tho cluzsns OF the Bedford
neignborhood ara Teady to tax themselves
tor school purposes; they want eohool eight
mon hs in the year.
Professor Hogg 10 back from Austin, and
reports that probabil'te are In favor oi
Fort Worth getting the normal school she
asked for. A number of the board prom.
ised him 70 favor the locating OF one OF the
schools here.
The Cunningham case Is still before the
district court. Henry Furman csusumed
most OF to-day spaeking Tor the deienss.
County Attorney Psndleton will spesk for
several boure The court room was inmmed a
to-day, number OF ladies' being preseut.
Two cstllemep got in,o difficulty ut the
White Elephant this morning, when +.
Miller drew knife ard Clay Writer'S piH.
;ol Tne surfoundings looked ssusuinary
for time, but prompt action OF the of1icers
disarmed and arrested the combatants,
1t 10 said that fom o hill rec will not be
q. the state convention IN person, but two
of his friends havs sscuTed rooms et the
Pckwick and will labor in his interests
for ector ut lNree on tue ticket OF the re-
publicsns, az we'll na o delegate 10 Chicago.
Tue jury appointed at the LAST meeting
Of the commissioner court to make straight
the roads of The count, are la session to.Gey
and will map out all the roads provided tor
before adjourn nment.
Hon. Olin Wellborn 10 being criticized bs
some OF his constituents here for not as yet
having made move In obtaining for this
city free postal delivery, but the more
rensoo abl, think be should have more time;
but the co delivery 10 greatly needed.
The new telephone IN which General
John G. Brown Is intsrested has been on
| exhibition in Mayor Smiths Office to-day
! Conversations were carried on over ten
miles OF wiro with remarkable distinciness.
| Comptroller vain, Mayor Smith, Sswnic
Robertson, OF Dallas, and n number oi cit.
izsns sat In Colonel Smiths Office, while
"Yank.o Doodle" Was whistled, and
empty Is the Cradle was surg at the
other end, hearing every word and not'
distinctly. II is not necessary to have the
receiver to the ear. and With the resouator
whole room tull ca nenr ~ we'll ~ ons
person. Several telephones have been su b.
scribed for here, IN 1t will doubtless sooi
come into general uee.