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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-02-19

BIG STEAMBOAT CONFEDERATION.

DIV , 1 HAhbuAI NONf bAUhAIlON,
MEMPHIS, Feb. lS.-This afternoon at
4 o'clock, fire was discovered among
some cotton on board the
steamer Ida Darragh, lying at
the fcNt of Union street, alongside
the wharf boat of the Memphis d Ar
kansas city, and the Vicksburg a. Ar
kansas River Packet companies. Every
effort was made to eXtiuguish tho
flames, but without success,
steamer and were communicated
to the wharl-boat of the anchor line.
Thes steamer,City OF Helena, which was
lying near the wharf-bOat, was
also ignited and burned. The Ida Oar
ragh had just arrived from the Arkan.
sas river with 2l9 bales
of cotton and 1900 sacks
OF seed, which were lost; insured in local
companies. The steamer was only a
little over two years old; valued at $20,-
00O; insured for $4,000 in Cincinnati
offices. The City of Helena
was owned by the Anchor
Line company in st. Louis; valued
at 100000; uninsured. Her cargo
consisted OF $50 barrels of oil, valued at
$500 fully insured in Thomas Well
ford's agencv, of Memphis. She had
also 1870 bales of cotton and 10000 leet OF
lumber. The wharf boat was valued at
$4,000; partly Insured. No lives were
lost
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7oS ELM STREET.
PERSONAL..

4. X. Allen, Decatur, Is at the 81
w. f. Jones of Milwood, is at the st
| George.
O.. Il, Hagerty New York, Is q CUES
of the st. George.
Thos. Il. Gerrin, Decatur, is booke,
at the 81. George,
DR.. w. A, Baird Of Ferris, was in
the city yesterday.
w. A. Galloway, Fort Worth, was Al
the st. George yesterday.
Mr.. l.. A. Ziel left Yesterday IN,
New York via the Texas IL Pacific,
Monroe Harris of Mckinney, was In
me cry yesterday, greeting his many
Mr.. q. Il. Roundtree left for New Or
leans yesterday afternoon via the Texas
d Pacific.
Miss. Josie Benedikt returned last
night from visit To her sister, Mrs.
A. Ortlieb of Galveston.
Col. II. NJ. Wynne, a prominent at
torney of Fort Worth, is In the city, VT
tending the federal court.
Geo. Rogers with j. w. Dimmitt a
20, cigar manufacturers, of st. Joseph,
Missouri, is ut the Windsor.
Mr.. j. s. Combs of Brady Texas.
left via he Texas q Pacific Yesterday
Tor Bowling Green Kentucky.
Mr.. G. II. Thomas and wife Of Rock
ford Indiana left for home yesterday
at $40 p. IN. via the Texas &Paclfic.
A. G. Anderson, of the lumber firm of
Anderson, Temby IL Co., OF Houston,
IL In the city guest of the Windsor.
Mrs. A. Il. Jones and daughter, Miss.
Kate Jones OF Arnold, Texas, leave this
morning for New Orleans via the Texas
~ Pacific.
Mr.. w. Griflitto proprietor OF the
principle stage lines in California lett
Tor New Orleans yesterday afternoon
via the Texas Il Pacific.
O. G. Tillman g. Bro. of baltimore
Maryland, returned to their home YES.
lerday after q brief visit west via the
Texas " Pacific, stopping over in New
Orleans
7. Smith leaves to-day for El Pnso.
where he has accepted "A position In the
Central hotel OF that place. Phil Is a
good fellow aud his many friends here
wish him well.
MIR. Ed. Schiff aud wife of Green
vile, Texas, who have been visiting
Or. G Schin, left at $40 p. m. yestor
day for New Orleans via the Texas u
Pacific railway.
Mr.. G. @. Dewey, of Plano, leaves
next Saturday for the east. Before he
returns he will visit his father-in.law,
Mr. James Weed, in Alabama, and
Dewey says he will make that old zen
tleman come back with hin or he will
show him how u long.horn Texan
treats tender-foot.
Major George Mckinley IL In the CITY.
The major IL general manager of the
Grand Windsor hotel In this CITY, tina
fremont in Galveston and tho Capitol
In Houston. He IN one Of the most
thorough and practical hotel men In
the United Stltesi popular aceomod 4.
ting and bland, aud withal liberal and
progressive The major will remain in
Dallas FOR few days, aud will return
again long before blue birds mate. m,
people OF Dallas would ba glad II Major
Mr}sinley would forever have his wash.
ing done In this city, aud his boots
hlacked on the steps of the Crane
WINDSOR. IL Is fooli@hness on his mar
To go TO county towns ike Galveston
and Houston: S''''
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There is too much Understandable ad.
vice given by the press in regard Ia
Embarrassing. Again tree dealers and
nursery agents, seeking n market for
their wares, circulate wild statements
about the profits Of the industry, and AT
n time like the present, when the prices
of grain are low, IL ~ not difficult for
them To induce numerous persons In al
most every community, who have not
special Illness or experience Tor the
wOik, 10 undertake, at least in n small
way, the plautlng Oi orchards or small
fruits. IL requires no highly gifted
seer To perceive most OF these efforts
will be ahortye. fne fact is, the
wrecks Of ill-conceived fruit anita.
tons are strewn over the whole couu-
Try. We have no desire to say word
That may discourage any one from on
gagtng la fruit culture who will at.
tempt In a rational aud buisness-like
manner out We would warn the inexpci-
enled To look on Ooth side, of the sub
lect, ana II has two sides, one OF which
~ not the rose.colorod one that IN
usnali, painted lay newspaper writer's.
Il Weeks Magazine.
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An Irish leaders Prediction.

DUBLIN, Feb. lS.-Deasy, national
member of the house of commons for
Cork, addressing tho central branch OF
the Irish National League, to-day said
lhe recent quiet attitude of
lrishmen was due TO tho reaction fol-
lowing a long period of excitement.
1t would soon become active again. lie
said he believed the firm and gentle
Spencer would shortly follow in thu
footstepso OF james French and others
and disappear from Irish public
lie; that England's hands are
now full, and the Irish
should take every opportunity
to strike a blow at her power, in ordt r
to recover their freedom. Deasy said he
thought that within year there would
be another anti-rent strike.
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Roller Skate. Using up Autho so,uo,a

Roller skates Using Up All tho Boxwood
IN less than one year the price of box :
wood has trebled," said hardwood
dealer in Center street. "The roller
skating mania has completely exhaust
cd the market of a certain size of box
wood. Less than eighteen months ago
| could sell ton of three-inch boy
wood for $Ss, and it would be
iirst-grade wood In every respect,
anu admirably suited for turn
ing small work. The demand then was
steady, and the principal consumers of
the wood were rule makers, tool manu-
iacturers, and turner's who supplied the
market with boys tops, pool pins and
toys of various kinds. The sudden and
remarkable growth of the roller
skating pastime has created
constantly increasing demand for
certain size OF wood, and now
1t is impossible to purchase a ton of suit
able wood for skate wheels for $l20.
Rollers are made in several sizes, rang
| ing nom l9s to "a inches in diameter.
ana only the natural growth of box
wood experimenting these sizes is fit for
use. Large wood is too costly, and ia
less firm in resisting the tremendous
strain OF skaters weight upon an axle
only 1882 of an inch in diameter. The
lockwood grows in Persia and Turkey,
ana heretofore the crop has always
been handled in England, 1t is n
| wood of very slow growth, and in its
native country stringent timber laws re-.
strlct the depletion of the growing trees.
Az the present rate of consumption, the
world VIII be practically exhau sted of
It's LOCKWOOD in less than wear, unless
some equally cheap and durable substi-
tute is found to take its place."
HAS nothing been tried which gives
promise OF superseding boxwood?"
asked the reporter.
"1es, rubber, celluloid, rawhide, vul-
canlEed hbres and compressed paper
nave been tried in making rollers, but
Tor one reason or another they have
proved unsatisfactory. Some have
proved too soft, while others, like the
pure celluloid wheels, have been found
100 expensive for general use, and the
necessary metal bushings have proved
objectionable, because the grit and
dust from the floor and the shoes
OF the skaters wearing be-
tween two metal surfaces, has RAPIDLY
cut away the aNles OF the skates. Roll
ers with anti friction bushings, consist
ing of number Of small steel plugs,
freely revolving around the axles, have
Deen tried with some composition
wheels with success, but they are neces-
saril very expensive, and on this ac-
count cannot come into general use"
VIII no other wood than lockwood
answer?n
"only for very cheap skates. Dog.
wood, apple, pepperidge, laurel and
llgnumvita have been tried by almost
every roller maker, aud all have been
rejected. The lignumvits alone is hard
enough, but IL will not stand the strain
OF the small axle. Metal wheels with a
rubber surface are made, but nothing
has yet been found which, in all re,
spects,. is as good Tor the purpose az box
wood."-[ New York Sun.
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OUR NOME OPERA.
plnarore rohearsnl lo.nirht.

Five moro bass aud five tenor yolces
ARE desired for tho Pinafore opera.
Mrs. Benton expects to be able to ms.
sign the different characters by Sat
urday.
Col. Mobiles, of the Denver & Rio
Grande railroad, saws he would prefer
seeing Pinafore to any othor opera.
Mrs. Benton says sho would like more
married people TO take part ia the com.
ing opera. They will find tho same both
amusing and instructive.
The. rehearsal Of Piuafore last night
WAS largely attended, and the rough
edges Of the choruscs we're pretty well
worn OF. The good ship has been fairly
launched Tor successful journey.
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FROM FOREIGN FIELDS.
FRENCH VICTORY ON THE DEEP
1.-Two Chinese Men-of- War sunk-south
American News Nstes-More British
Dynamite Items Latest
FROM the Soudan,
A French Victory.

PARIS, Feb. ia dispatch from adj
piral Courbet says: 1--WE have at
ncked the Chinese squadron and
|gsined complete victory"
Another dispatch SAYS the French
feet succeeded In sinking two of the
three Chinese men .of-war, which took
|nIuge ON the Ming Pc river, on Satur-
Day last.
THE ROUTE.
Advioes from Lang Son say that Gan.
|Negrier is TO proceed to Canton Cam
|binh, returning to Honi by way of
|Tbaiguyn. Gen. Briere de Isle viii re-
turn by the Mandarin road, stationing q
garrison at Bacle,
CONFIRMED.
LONDON, Feb. 1S.-A dispatch from
Shanghai states that in the naval en-
|gagement between the French fleet,
Finder Admiral Courhet, and five Chi,
|nese men fwar, the French torpedo
boats sunk two Of the Chinese war
|.bips, the three others escaping in for
|O Ching Hal. 70
RUSSIA BEFRIENDs THE FRENCH.
The French residents at Shanghai
have been placed under Russian pro
lection, and the Russian flag was hoisted
lover the French concession.
The following dispatch was received
this evening from Admiral Courbet, nm
der date of Sheip Hoo, February Is;
Two Of BAyard's topedo boats sunk
the Chinese trigate Yuguen, CARRYING %
guns and $40 men, and the Chinese COR
yette Tcheng King, carrying guns and
100 men.
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Going to Adjust Things.

BERLIN, Feb. lS.-Herr Kranel, the
special commissioner appointed by Ger
many to adjust the dispute between
Germany and England, concerning their
respective rights on the island of New
Guinea, the FIJI islands aud the South
Sea Islands, has gone to London ~ ne.
goLiate on the part of Germany for the
definition of the territory In the dis.
puted possessions, Tor a guarantee of
acquired right, for the equal liberty of
settlement, commerce and navigation,
ana for the Joint control OF tho labor
traffic question.
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ing was to suppress the instruction
against the authority of the khedive OF
Egypt, led by Arab Bey. The battIa Of
Iel-el-kehir, September u, 1852. was the
collapse of Arabi's cause, and he is now
an exile in Cevlon. Substantial re-
wards and distinguished honors awaited
Wolseley upon his return home. He
received t5o,OOO as parliamentary
grant, and was created Baron WolseIey.
OF Cairo, and of Wolseley in the county
OF Stafford. His present command was
intrusted to him August 26, 1884, and he
mas actively superintendent the opera
lions of the British army in the Soudan
since the early part of September last.
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He Remembers Gordon, Stewart and
Earle

KoRTI, Feb. lS.-Gen. Wolseley has
decided to remain at Korti with his
present force OF 1900 troops until Gen.
Evelyn Wood reports as TO the situation
In Metemueh.
PREPARING FOR A DEATH STRUGGLE,
Advices from Abu Klea, near Gubat,
state that small outpost affairs occur
oallY. The enemy is receiving guns and
improvements from Khartoum, and El
hahdi has ordered all tribes in the vi
unity TO assemble Immediately and at
TACK the British forces at that point.
GEN. GoRDON's GEORGE.
zen. Gurdon's trusted messenger,
deorge, has arrived at Abu Klea. He
says almost all native scouts agree that
Gen. Gordon, finding himself betrayed,
made rush for the mag
2lne near the Catholic mission
buildings. Finding the rebels already
IN possession, he returned to the govern
ment house and was killed trying to re-
enter. The rebels were admitted to
hnSrtoum at 10 o'clock at night on the
18th of January.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT
says Gen. Gordon rushed toward the
magazine intending To explode il, and
mus prevent the ammunition, OF which
mere was several tons, from falling
INTO the hands of the enemy. The Arabs
quickly realized his intention and shot
him dead.
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South AmnrIcnn Nnies-

VALPARAISO, Feb. lS,-Tho French
steamer Bordeaux called here yester-
day on her voyage from San Fran
cisco to Hsvre with q cargo Of wheat.
The transport Angamos that was on
shore at Edens bay, in the straits, ar.
rived in this port yesterday for a sup.
ply of coal.
Sano Eusebio Lilo, tho Chilisn min.
lister to Bolivia, arrived here
yesterday in tho steamship Colombia.
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Tho Weather .
SNnW In TILE MOUNTAINS.

SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS,
DENVER, Feb. lS.-The snow storm
which has been raging in the mountains
the last few days has resulted in an.
other formidable blockade. No trains
have crossed Marshall Pass since Sun
day morning. The train which left
Salt Lake Saturday morning is snow
bound on the west side of The range
with no immediate prospects of release.
The Gunnison and Eagle River divis.
ions are badly blockaded. No effort Is
being made to move trains on either
rnud
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7es ELM STREET.

better prepared to understand the FREQ
dom OF American criticism. His last
exploit wasan assault upon the oorro-
spondent OF the Fort Worth Gas ,tte for
criticism on his official Rction. The
ia las HERALD denounces him, and IL
our ieutonic oiiicor proposes TO assault
all tho men VINO denounce his OIL, ciai
conduct, no should order his coffin in
the next hour. Such geniuses die
young, in TeSas'-IFort Worth Gazette.
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LONDON, Feb. 49, Material for the
& FIRST So miles OF the Suakim IL Berber
railway is to be ready for shipment by
: the END OF tue week. The steamer Arab
sailed from Sou hampton to-day with
4 the first contingent for Suakim.
A STATEMENT DOUBTED.
The daily News positively denies that
Hassan Bey, brother TO the khediye.
has been appointed governor. general ~
the SOudan, and says he Simply repre-
ienis the Mohammedan government in
Egypt The News doubts the discretion
Of hassan's mission TO Korti, but trusts
Cen Wolseley's sagacity and expert
eDce Will lead him 10 take the neediul
measures.
GoRDoN's LAST MESSAGE.
1t is reported that Gen. Glrdon's last
message TO Gen. Wolseley, 81 can hold
on at KhartOunl for years." was pre-
coded by the question: "What are you
ssming ior? nave not asked for YOU. y
THE GUARDS INSPECTED.
The duke OF Coierldge TO day inspected
Ihe guards, AZ The latter were
leaving for Suakin. The duke, in an
address TO the guards, reminded them
mat their discipline was of high or
der, and that England would expect a
goOd report OF their services in the field.
he hoped, Notwithstanding the severe
trials attendant on the campaigu in
Egypt, tho guards would remember
their duty to their country and do il
nObly.
The princess of Wales and her daugh-
iers were present at the review. Large
crowds OF people collected to give the
guards parting cheer.
DOUBTFUL DOCUMENT.
A document published to-day, which
purports 10 nave been written by an
ssmissary OF Ell Mahdi, residing in
England, says, in effect, that the
idea OF peace is agreeable to HI
Hahdi,provided it will be advantages
10 the Musselmans. Ell Mahdi cJnsid-
ers himself bound to follow in the fool
steps of Mahomet, who frequently made
treaties of peace with Christians and
other inhdels. The document warns
England not 20 compel general Mos.
lem rising, thus opening the gates to a
Hood which woulu overwhelm the HUI
man race.
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King John Dlspicasod.

MAssowAH, Feb. lS.-Col. Forrarer,
soing on special mission to Abysiuia
ior Italy, may meet serious trouble as
King John claims Massowah and is
inoensod NJ the presence of Italian
troops, which he asserts il due to Eng
lish treaehery.
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Two Killings by One Train

WHEELING, Feb. lS.-George Seaton,
watchnan on the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad, was struck by an express
train at Paw aw this morning and
killed. lie leaves wife aud four chill
dren. Also a tramp was killed near the
same place by the same train. No pa
pers were found by which to identity
him
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The Toxic flom Hong Kong.

sAN FRANCISCO, Feb. ls.--The steam
er City of Toxic arrived this morning
with Hong Kong dates TO January IL,
anu Yokohama dates to January "a.
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On Trial.

The case or the State vs.. G. II. Ed
monds, charged with aggravated as
sault upon Charles Bussey, on the 29tf
OF December, at Hutohins, WAS called
In the county court yesterday, and
after being argued by counsel, last
night went TO the jury. County Attor.
ney Clint appeared for the state and
Williams IL Turney for the defendant,
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Japan and China About to 70 to War

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. lS.-The Assoc
clated Press Yokohoma advices are to
the effect that it is firmly believed
that the Japanese government
claims indemnity which Corea
mas agreed TO pay Japan for the attack
made by Chinese soldiers on the
japanese minister and troops
al the Seoul palace, Corea. aud the burn
ing OF the Japanese legation, on the
night OF December 6, will lead To
war between China and Janan. When
the conference between the Japanese
minister and representatives of the
OoreAn government took place, tire
Chinese special envoy insisted on
being present. The Japanese minister
objected, aud the Cinese envoy was
compelled to withdraw. Before doing so
he addressed letter to the Corean
prime minister, telling him if the Co.
rean government dared TO di-
rectly conclude terms with Japan
IL would be strongly censurad
10y the Chinese government. This only
nastened the conclusions, and the
Japanese terms were accepted,
ard the. japanese are ex-
insist on that country yielding fun sat
lsiaction for its share in the attack
on the Japanese troops, and on the
legation, and if COMPROMISE
Is not reached, war will ensue. The
japanese government has rendered the
iofmal thanks Of that government for
the humane and courageous conduct of
Gen. Foote, the American minister to
Coled, in rescuing, n great peril to him.
sell, several OF the Japanese during tho
rlot ana guarding thom from tho fury
Of the mob
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Died.

SPELLMAN-Fr Francis, youngest son or Mr..
and Mrs. John Spell man, OF pneumonia,
This (Ihursday) morning att ;l0 o'clock.
The funeral cOrtege will move from
the corner of Sycamore street and Pat
terson avenue this afternoon at Q o'clock.
Friends and acquaintance are invited
TO be present.
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Turkey Don't Llk. II. E,,hor.

OAIRo, FEB. ls.-rhe khedive to-day
received a dispatch from the grand
vulEler vt Constantinople approving OF
nSypts action regarding the Italian oc-
oupauon of Massowah,
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Should Order IIis v.nln.

With reilercnce TO the assault Of 10.
lico officer Schluueger on w. |. Dial,
the following is reproduced Ia tho HrR.
AID; dallas has a policeman name
Schiuneger who evidently should have
remained In Germany until ho was
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More ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

LONDON, Feb. ls.-A canister filed
with substance supposed to be dvna-
@lte, and partly-burned fuse attached,
was 'ound to-day near the magistrates
'oon at Woolwich police court.
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A Church Denoiisbcd

COLEMAN, Feb. lS.-lSpecial. Cole.
man was visited on the night of tho l4,h
inst. 10y n terrific gale that completely
demolished the Southern Presbyterian
church, No other damage reported.
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peath ofMr. w. d. Malker.

Mr.. W. d. Walker, an old gentleman
who resided on Masten street, died last
evening n 8 O'clock. His funeral will
take place tomorrow morning at 10
O'clock. Old age Is ascribed a. the
cause OF his death.
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Mrs. Lowei,,s Cond,,lon.

LONDON, Feb. ls,--l:90 p. m.-Mrs.
Lowell is sinking slowly. There is no
nope entertained of her recovery. She
suffers no pain to-day.
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A Dynamite Detective From Dublin

DuBLIN, Feb. ls.--District Inspector
olhan Smith, of the Dublin police force,
uss been appointed to the command of
" lhe new dynamite detective force Of
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SENATOR stanford

SAN Francisco, Feb. Is. Senator
elect Leland Stanford, accom-.
panied by A. N. Towne and
j. Q. Stubs, lett this afternoon by the
Sunset route for New Orleans, whence
he goes to Washington.
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Giadsiono The Younger.

LONDON, Feb. ls.-Herbert Gladstone
WIZ represent Office public works In
,sonimons. Lord Roseberry represent
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NJ A # H R THAN EVER II

smother CARLOAD
Low PRICES Dan W.. mems, All % -
some Fire and Burglar we M sl =.
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As a raindrop ioretells storm, so
does pimple upou the human body In
dictate heal h destroying virus In the
blood, VIII oh can be neutralized aud ex-
PEELED only by DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic.