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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-10-14
The Burning Mines.

COIUNBus (Ol October 1sth.-There is no
change of any consequence in the situation in
the valley to-day. The mine AZ Sand Run.
which was Burning, has been banked and
Straitsvlle the mines are still on fire and en-
gines have been called from Logan Lancaster
and Columbus. They began operations with
the engine and hose at 10 o'clock this morning
and expected to have some effect on the blaze
before night. There are no demonstrations
among the miners. who claim that operators
did the firing. Operators say they have no
doubt but that striking miners did the work.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-10-14
ssred Post oae Sacramento as ssad eas mater
tANFED-LGST-F0OkD.

TAPANEsE FIRsr.CLAss COOK WANTS A
81 situation to cook in a Hotel or Restaurant
Apply TO "A :" at this office. O13-3t*
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-04
TOM vARNELL.
The Other SIde-A Word in His De.
Tense by One Of His Relatives.

H1LLsBoRo, Ten, Sept, %, 1881.
To the Editor of the Gazette.
Please allow me a small space in
your paper. What wish TO say is in
answer to Il piece published in the
Waco Day of the 18th inst The Waco
Day says it is an open secret that Il. P.
Varnell spends most of his time about
the Varnell ranch, looking after his
horses. 1 say then, why do not some
of the secret detectives catch him?
The Waco Day is undoubtedly behind
the times when 1t asks why Gov. Ire
land does not offer reward of $500.
The Day does not remember the letter
written by NJ. ID. Herring of Waco
stating that there was reward OF $500.
M. ID. Hering's letter was published
several weeks ago.
The Waco Day says that Tom Var
nell Is always accompanied by one or
two armed friends and has any num-
Der of sympathizers. Show me man
who has no sympathiZers and no
friends and will show you rascal.
would ask the Day to come up and
examine the Varnell ranch. / think
ii more than likely he would desire
to purchase one of the caves that he
speaks about for a dwelling. From
his talk think he bad been digging
white oak roots for living before he
wrote the description of the Varnell
| ranch,
For location of the Varnell ranch
will refer you TO John p. Cox, ex-
sheriff of this county; Ghas. Riley, tax
assessor; III. p. Harris, Tom West,
Arch PoindeXter Chas. Beatty and
Ed Sturgis. There is not cave on
the land nor any underground, nor
even rock enough to set wash pot on
for small family washing.
The Day also says that one of Varnell,s
relatives told a Waco officer that Tom
has armed friends with him and that
the officers cannet catch him. i do
not believe that the officer ever heard
any such news, for do not think that
VarDell has relative under TIE sun
who would make such remark. His
relatives would fight for him If neces.
sary. l say this, being relative my
self. j, for one, would fight, and j
think can say yea for many Others
who are not related. There are fully
as many who think that Narnell was
justifiable In what he did as there are
those who think otherwise. You ia
Waco can hear and even see great
many things in your own mind, things
Of course, which you want to believe
| Furthermore, under the same circum
stances, Varnell would do the same
thing again.
/ think we have as good and as brave
sheriff as ever carried the honor o.
an office In McLennan or any othel
county. and l know Of his hunting
varnell alone. He has gone after hin
time and again under a false alarm
from some enc like yourself / fear
when know that he was not within
one thousand miles of his home. Al
for his staying ON "his native heath
all the time IL Is false i will admi
that he has been home several times
Think of Il yourself, II you had an oil,
mother, with no one to protect her
she being a widow and alone, yOl
would risk your life 10 see her once Il
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-04

a while. Who can blame him? l an
swer no sensible man or woman
If Tom Varnell is as base and degrad
ed as you want him to be, why is !
that George Walker was so easily ad
quilted when he was tried in YOU
county by an honorable jury of twelve
men whose truth and versclty cannt
be questioned George, If you reed
lect, was accused of being an accessori.
You say thai it is believed that Ton
Varnell was in Waco when Georte
Walker was tried. / fear you are tie
only one that believes it, AS for tie
reward for Varnell and the way thlt
the officers of this county are col
demned, why does not some officer
from another county come and cath
the young murderer and get tie
promised reward. and also an adj
tional reward of 500 offered by ]. N.
Morrison, our present sheriff, out of
his own private money? If this Is
not satisfactory let me know and ]
will answer any questions in ny
power. JOHN e. SWEENEY
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-04
Notice to Contractor

Consolidated sealed proposals 70,
building of Hunt county couri-houH
received at my office in the city u
VILE, Texas, until o'clock p. m,
day, the 18TH day OF october, 1881.
The cor tractors will be expected !
down the old walls, saving all q
which the architect will allow "a
new building, and remove all utu
refused material from the site Of n
ing.
Cash will be paid on
ly estimates given by N
chitect as the work progItSd
court reservlng 10 per cent. upon a.
ment until the completion aud 90
of the courthouse. Bidders viii hn
to file with their bids an approyd
the sum of fifteen thousand dollri
ditiOnal for the faithfnl perfJrmAla
work in accordance with the plaui
cations and contract. with acrl
ment of signatures, and certi1caNt
of court where bond is made n
bondsmen are solvent for The amor
bond.
Plans and specifications can be NJ
office in Greenville, Texas, and al /,
OF Dodson & Dudley, Waco, Texas,
sixth day OF October. A ID 1884
The county reserves the right to r.
, or all bids. j. Il. SHIN
County Judge. Hunt county,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-04

the town company has begun the
work, tc cost $1,000. visited the site
OF this LONE and found the foundation
timbers laid and some lumber
and shingles on the ground.
For the want Of workmen
the work Is not progressing fast bat is
to be done within sixty days.
THE OTHER SIDE.
/ spared no pains to learn from re
liable citizens their views of the mat
terand was very cordially met with
replies to questions. There seems TO
be reasonable belief that the com
pany might judiciously build cottages
at least which might readily be taken
even by those who are already on the
ground, and two or three store build
ings would seem good invest
ment. This is the view of the more
conservative. Those who take a
more radical view of the matter
consider the dilatoriness of the
company in building at all and
not building more extensively
to have proven injurious TO the towns
reputation. They look upon the COM
pany as being, If anything, q detrl-
ment to the place. OF course uufortu-
nate personalities enter into the mat
ter, and those who do not agree with
the policy which the company pur-
sues feel impatient and disappointed
and their faith in the company's good
intent has to thatextent been lessened.
A DISTINGUISHED VIEW.
This is a splendid portion Of Texas.
The climate, soil and water Is up to the
best average. Tie population of Mid
land is about one hundred. There are
sixteen houses, not counting section
house and depot. There are not houses
enough. The enterprise of private in
dividuals has caused the erection of
most of these buildings. The houses
are unusually neat for frontier town.
Two saloons, one drug and grocery
store and clothing store are here.
An excellent and really handsome
hotel building is being finished. One
well supplies the water for the town;
another is being sunk. Some ten
ranches are within trading distance of
the place and the rAnchmen would do
their trading here were there stores TO
patronize. Irhe rule OF the Town COM
pany is to sell to no one who will not
give written guarantee that he will
within a specified time build upon the
lot purchased. II is undoubtedly pos
| slble to make of this a good town and
the citizens here are people of grit and
ability; cordial and law abiding. More
Of this kind are wanted; and If they
come THE GAZETTE expresses
the opinion that they will
not be disappointed in the
natural advantages they will find. A
healing over of the unfortunate dissen-
sion which has to some measure ex-
listed will greatly facilitate the healthy
aud satisfactory growth of the town
and country and prove beneficial to
the personal advantage of all inter
ested; but a contrary course on the
part Of any will in proportion to their
influence injure and retard what
would otherwise become one of the
bright, thrifty towns of this great en-
pire state; "strong pull and pull al
together will characterize those who
have at heart the best interests of Mid
land, aud the interests of all con
cerned will thus be.best subserved.
IL. X.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-04
MARSHALL.
Probabilities That the Car Wheel Com
pany will Rebuild.

Special TO the Gazette.
MARSHALL, TEX, Oct. 3.-Presi-
dent Cobb of the Marshall Car Wheel
company arrived last night and is in
consultation with Vice-President
and General Manager Dickson
as to the future of this
company. Their losses have
all been adjusted and settled by the
insurance companies. 1t is not def
nitely known yet, but the probabilities
are strongly in favor of their rebuild
ing here.
A large and enthusiastic meeting of
our citizens was held at the court.
house last night to discuss the water
works question. A resolution was
passed unanimously to the effect that
the city council proceed at once Il
take steps looking to the speedy ac
complishment of their object.
Col. Geo. Noble is in the city. He
leaves for Fort Worth tomorrow.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-04
MONTAGUE.
NJ. IL. Whaley Nominated for Repre-.
sentatiVe-TOWn Improvements.

sentatiVe-TOWn improvements.
Correspondence OF the Gazette.
MONTAGUE, TEX, Oct. 2.-Yester-
day the Democratic convention for
this representative district convened
in the city OF Montague and on the
first ballot nominated Mr.. Whaley for
representative from Clay and Mon
tague counties.
The Jones party made their nominal
ton a week since, though they NOM
mated man who has heretofore been
considered Democrat. He has not as
vet declared under whose banner he
proposes to make the fight. The lines
will now no doubt be drawn so as to
define the standing eff the parties,
| though IL Is well-known that both the
chairman and secretary OF the conven-
ton that nominated Mr.. McNatt are
open and avowed opponents of the
Democratic state ticket.
After the convention Gov. Tbrock-
morton addressed large audience at
the Tabernacle and was very greatly
applauded In his tfort, which was
truly mastery txemplification ci
the differences at Issue between the
parties now contending for the adj.
ministration of the federal govern
ment. The governor is in splendid
health and 80 thoroughly encouraged
by the outlook that he speaks with
more than his usual efficiency. TIE
day he speaks at Burlington, to-mor.
row at Bowie, and on Saturday at De,
catur. Our people almost without
distinction of parties are proud OF oul
representative in congress,
Montague has much improved dur
ing this year, and has now a regular
city government OF 1000 people in or
ganization, with full charge of very
large public free school, and is really
on the road TO further prosperity.
Our new court-house, which wheI
completed will be one OF the best II
the ptate, Is rapidly going up, and tn,
walls of the first story win be com
pleted In few more days.
The cotton crop Is unusually shor
and the most of It has already been
gathered.
Great preparations are going on fo
the big barbecue and dinner here OF
the 18th OF October, when we expec
10 have one Of the best dinners eve
gotten up In this section.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-04

possible and necessary for the individ-
ual to lease. So that all are leased.
At this distance we can plainly see
the fence that marks the limits of his
small possession. 1t appears as mere
speck upon the mighty ocean of grass
around. On approaching nearer we
see on the inside of the fence calf Sc
curely staked upon the grass, while
upon that side is a COW, here colt
and over there horse. All must be
staked on the grass, for
this poor man has no
money to buy feed, and the land is not
yet subdued. They cannot be turned
loose on the outside, for every inch is
leased for miles away; besides he is
regarded as an intruder; unfriendly
eyes are Watching him from every
side, and care must be taken that no
trespass be committed. At morning,
noon and night these animals are sep
arately led TO water and new spot OF
grass selected upon which to stake
them. AS we behold him we involun-
tarily conclude that the very lanes and
commons of the old states would be a
happy refuge for this poor man. There
his stock could run loose and water
themselves, while he would possess
the sympathy of his neighbors. While
we contemplate our hearts are filled
with indignation for a policy which
makes it necessary for such scene
upon our frontier, which should be a
place of utmost liberty, as 1t has been
in the days of the past, place OF
refuge for the poor and unfortunate
of every land and country.
L. a
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-04
Marine Intelligence,

GALVESTON, TEX, Oct. g. Arrived;
Aranas from Corpus Christi and sailed
for Morgan City; steamship Harris
from Santiago and sailed for Morgan
City; the bark Mispah from New
York; brig ROhl from Vera Guz.
Sailed: Steamship Neto for Liverpool.
The Little Joker'' is theIbest snok-
ing tnhaNRn.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-12
NOTICE.

Twill be at the following places
on the days designated for the pur-
pose of registering all those emit
tied to vote at the ensuing April
election who are not now register
ed; and also to change registration
of those who may have removed
from the wards in which they have
heretofore voted to correspond with
their present residence:
Fourth Ward, Tallulah, Court
house-February 18th to Esd.
Second Ward, Delta, Floyd's
Store-26th and 9th.
First Ward, old Courthouse
18th and 18th
Sixth Ward, Waverly, Reichman's
Store-March Sd and 4th.
Third Ward, Milliken's Bend
Joe Witherow's Store-6th and
7th.
Seventh Ward, White Church
10th and nth.
Fifth Ward, Omega-14th and
18th.
At Tallulah Courthouse from
18th March until registration closes
on the 18th April.
J. H. GILFOIL,
-OficioReg. Parish of Madison.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-12

The attention Of all who have any
thing to sell is called to the unusually
good medium offered by the TINES.
The whole outfit of this paper is en-
tirely new, type and all, and clear and
readable impression is more probable
than if the material was old and worn.
The TIMES is assured Of an extensive
circulation in Madison parish and it
will also have its readers in the parish
es adjoining. Houses calling them
selves business houses that do not
want custom, are not expected to adver-
tise, but all firms and individuals who
really have anything to dispose Of are
cordially invited to lay the matter be-
fore the readers of the MADISON TINES.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-12
For Mr.. Watterson's Eve.

Chevalier Watterson stays away
from his newspaper about ten
months out of the year, and yet
the Courier-Journal comes.out..eve-
ry day bright, crisp and vigorous.
Can't Mr...Watterson be.persuaded
to m damage the Democratic party.on
the same principle?@- Let..him..stay
away from it.S.until-- after. .-the.~.next
Presidential election and see how
nicely it will run without him.
New York World.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-12
Go on With Your Chills.

Shortly after the destruction by
fire of Powers & Weightman's quin-
inc factory, negotiations were OPEN
ed between DR.. Weightman and
Alex. Bouchringer of Milan, Man.
helm and Paris. the most extensive
quinine manufacturers in the world,
which have resulted in the Ameri-
can firm: leasing the quinine factory
IN the Duchy of Baden. 1t is not
thought this arrangement will in
terfere with the rebuilding of the
destroyed factory. A large amount
of cinchona has been sent to the
leased factory, and it is said that
as there is no import duty in
this country on the drug, the pro-
duct of the Mannheim factory can
be put down in this country cheap
er than the first cost of American
quinine. Those interested in the
trade believe this union of the two
great houses indicates lower prices.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-12

With the State ticket at the head
of their columns, there are--papers
in the State so inconsistent as to
rejoice at the breaking of levees
and reflect on the levee policy of
Gov. McEnery. And that is what
is called harmony.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-12
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE.

To the voters of the Parishes of Madi-
son and East Carroll:
respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for reelection as Judge of
the Eighth Judicial District, subject to
thu action of the Democratic District
Convention.
Four years ago, without solicitation
upon my part, was nominated to this
honorable position by the Democracy
of Madison, which nomination was
ratified by the Democrats of East Car
roll. At the time this nomination was
made, the prospects Of an election was
gloomy indeed, and there appeared very
little, IL any probability Of success, but
being o devoted and ardent Democrat
and believing if the Democratic organi-
satisn was kept up in these parishes
and all true Democrats would stand and
work earnestly together that success
would come sooner or later, accepted
the nomination Though it had been
first rendered to and refused by my
present worthy opponentD and gave my
wholeenergy to the contest. By hard
and rigorous struggle upon the :psrt OF
the Democracy Of Madison was elect
ed. Feeling truly grateful for the high
honor which had been conferred upon
NE, Il tIidt ho dCt Va
should bring regret to those who had so
honored me, and have endeavored to
perform all my. official duties firmly,
faithfully and irhpsrtiaily to the end
that the laws should be enforced and
good government prevail throughout
my district. have tried to mete out
equal ana exact justice under the law
TO all persons whose interests it became
necessary for me to pass upon, and
though strong and outsp0ken rs to my
political. clnvictions and warm in. my
personal attachments, / have endeav-
ored never to allow either the one or
the other to influence me in the least in
matters which have been called upon
to decide between political opponents
or personal friends or foes. If re-nomi-
mated and reelected to the high and
honQyabie position now hold, l shall
regsJd 4t.witk profound satisfaction as
approval by the people of my official
acts and shall strive in the future as l
have in the past, to so conduct myself
in the performance of my official duties
as to truly merit at the expiration of
my next term, the appreciation of every
SS SSs = Il Il "a Ssy
belong.
Very respectfully,
Z. J. DELONY.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-12

AT the recent election in Chicago
the Democrats generally carried
the day. They have 10 Demo-
Gratis to Is Republicans in the
Council.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-12
Local Mail.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CLERK

respectfully announce myself can
didate for Clerk of the Court for this
District and ex-officio Recorder of
of Democratic Mass Meeting.
FRANCIS M. DAWSON.
thereby announce myself as q can
yiidate for the nomination of Clerk of
the e6utt tf this District" 1t the ehsti-
ing Mass Meeting.
JOSH G. CLARKE.
thereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the office of Clerk of the Dis
trict Court of the parish of Madison,
subject to the Endorsement of the DEM
ocrats in convention or mass meeting
assembled. ANDREW 7. LANE.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-12

The highest price ever paid for
Jersey COW at public sale, was paid
in New York, April 4th, by Hon.
Henry L. Pierce. Price, Sc 200.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-12
DIR FIT.

Get in your cotton as fast as you
can.
Be deaf to stories of the opposi-
ton,
Tallulah is entirely free from
water at last. $.
Who has been talking about votes
not being counted2
Only a little more than a week
before the election.
You might, by way of variety,
put in some corn also.
Buffalo gnats are thick, but have
caused no loss of stock, nor sho uld
they.
The TINES now receives the Lake
Providence papers with delicious
regularity. =.
Hay grows well in this. country;
a few acres of it would be handy to
have around. ..r-
The water is falling all along the
line, likewise the hopes of the Luz
cas-: Crandell party. :.
'!We can put up two as black
and greasy niggers as Hawkins and
johnson. Echo. r.
Life is too short to answer all the
questions the Journal puts. Any
fool can ask questions.
For. he s-Crandell party to
talk about bosses, is verging on the
pot calling the kettle black order.
Wanted, more voters.-East Car
roll Citizen. Doubtless, and it is
possible they will be badly want
ed. ''. .-...
The. statements made by the
TIMES have not been controverted,
and no attempt even to do 80 has
been made.
There will be a fair count and
don't you feel doubtful about that.
Journal. Who ever proposed
anything else?
He did not say She would not
support Holiness" but "to beat
Henry Holmes he would put up
niger and run him."
The fact of never having voted
the Democratic ticket in this State
is now. considered a good reason
for questioning a mans Democracy.
Any one not subscriber of the
TIMES who gets it through the mail,
neednot fear that they will be called
on to pay for it. After the election
the persecution will cease.
A good way to make votes-for
the other side. Move all the dark
les off of your plantation who don't
vote your way. This plan is being
worked, so it is reported, and with
the result above indicated.
In ordering goods from any of
the advertisers in this paper, you
will confer favor by mentioning
in the order that you saw the ad-
vertisement in the TIMES. This
will not hurt you any and will help
the TINES.
A white mans ticket is a good
thing, but how are you going to get
it2 How would it do to put up q
darkey for Sheriff, make his bond
for him and pay him salary for
acting as figure-head? Who has
heard of any such plan? -.
Is the Madison TIMES support
ing Hawkins and johnson against
Humphreys and Boney.-Journal.
Yes, the TINES prefers q supporter
of McEnery to men;opposed to him
and who will do all they can to
hamper him in his levee policy.
1t must be very depressing to a
candidate to announce a day or
night for addressing q club and
then find an empty house to re-
ceive him. Possibly the audience
thought they would be moved out
unless they agreed with the speak
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-12
FOR sHER1FF.

I announce myself q candidate for
Sheriff of Madison Parish subject to
the decision of the Democratic mass
meeting.
HI. B. HOLMES.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Sheriff Of: Madison parish sub
ject to the endorsement of the Demo
Gratis of this parish.
JAS. T. MCCLELLAN.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-12
SIGNAL SERVICE.REPORT.
Stage OF Rivers.
WAR DEPARTMENT

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICE,
April 12,.2 pm, Washington. time. J
The following observations were taken
at the same moment of time at all the
stations named.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-12

r HEREBY take this method of stat
l. ing that am not, and will not be, .
candidate for Coroner of this parish.
1 am an independent candidate for the
office of Sheriff, and respectfully solicit
the support Of all, regardless ofpolitics
April ). WA. KELLEY.