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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-02-25

Railroad News.
A TIE CONTRACT.

LoNavIEw, Feb. 2i.-LSpeclsl, Large
quantities of ties are being shipped by
w. s. Robinson, who has the contract to
furnish the Fort Worth & Denver City
extension. Robinson is running his
two mills, and has seven other mills AZ
work on ties.
THE HOUSTON Il TEXAS CENTRAL RE-
CEIVERsHIP.
HOUSTON, Feb. 2i-LSpecial. The
Houston q Texas Central railway going
into the hands Of receivers created no
excitement in railway circles here, as il
is pretty well known TO be the work of
9. p. Huntington, who had a controlling
interest before.
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Fatal Wreck on tho Te1a, 8 paclac, A,

ST. Louis, Feb. A--ISpecial. IA pas
senger train on the Transcontinental
division Of the Texas & Pacific road,
struck II tree lying across the track.
Engineer Gale Goebel was killed aud
Engineer Ed. Turner, riding ON the en-
CINE, badly bruised. Two passengers,
insured. The engine, the baggage car
and one coach were badly wrecked.
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unsayorr Hlectlon RsmInl,censn,.

WAsHINaToN, Feb. 4.-[Special. r.
Mr.. Brock, of the pension office, having
in charge the book containing the leaves
Of absence granted to employees, testi-
fed before the Warner committee to-
day that about - clerks were absent
during election time, from two to 10
days, with pay. Their annual leave of
30 days had previously been taken.
Their absence, he said, was granted by
Assistant Secretary Of the Interior
JOSlVn.
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THE HERALD is indebted 20 tba sscro

The HERALD is indebted TO the secre-
tary of the Colorado and Brazos Stock
convention for an invitation to
be present on March 4 at
its meeting in Colorado City, and also
for an invitation to attend the ball and
reception during the evening of the
same day.
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Mr.. G. W. GEERs is an applicant for
appointment to the office Of collector OF
the revenues for the fourth district OF
Texas. Mr.. GEERs would make an ex-
cellent officer and would not fail to give
prompt attention to his official duties
were he to receive the appointments.
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The Drnnmltn snnrn-

LONDON, Feb. 23.-The police were in
formed that an attempt was 20 be made
to blow up st. Psul's cathedral with
dynamite on Saturday, and special pre-
caution has been taken 10 prevent such
an outrage. Special guards are sta
toned At Losdon bridge aud around
the Somerset house.
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Perished to Death for want of Water

Ell PAso' Eco 2l.-LSpecial,l The re-
mains Of Marlin Plat, who has been
missing since July, and for whom a
reward was ulfered. were. found bv
travellers in the the Eagle Mountains,
TINS county. His watch, pistol, letters
and relies were with the remains and
enabled the finders to identity them.
Pat got lost in the mountains last sum
mer and it is believed persisted for the
want of Mater
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TEXARKANA, Feb. 2i.-lSpecial. Last
night the incoming passenger train on
the Trans Continental road struck a
tree, which had fallen across tho track, ,
weighed down with Ice. The engine
and three coaches were derailed. En-.
gineer John w. Gabell was killed al.
most instantly by escaping steam, he
having fallen under the front OF the
tender. With the exception of few
scratches, none of the passengers were
injured.
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Mr.. HendrlckI

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 2i.-Vice- Presi-
dent-elect Hendricks will leaye here
Thursday for Washington. He will
travel in the private car of President
Garrett, Of the Baltimore q Ohio rail-
road, which has been placed at his dis.
pOsAl for the Journey.
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The HERALD rejoices to see that the
legislature has engrossed the bill author.
izing Gov. IRELAND to appoint an agent
to present the claims of Texas tor
frontier defense to the general govern
ment. Put the bill through, it has been
much too long neglected.
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THE HERALD would respectfully ask
OF the Galveston Merchants exchange
to call meeting Of their members for
the purpose Of securing from congress.
the creation Of Dallas into a port of en-
try. When they wanted s7,75O,OOO our
exchange rushed to their rescue, al
though other matters Of vital impor-
tanceto Dalasl were neglected, and now
turn about in the favor line would be
only fair play,
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Gnlynstnnis Chnrinr-

GALVESTON, Feb. 2i.-The passage Of
tho charter amendment has caused
much dissatisfaction in some quarters
aud much qualification in others.
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THE Shreveport papers dispute the
HBRALD's assertion that Dallas pos
sesses some excellent sin gers, who, II
properly schooled, would take the
premium in Houston. The Shreve-
port people think they have sing
ers over the average, aud tho pa
pers there ohsllenge tho Dallas people
to singing match. Let 'em oomol We
are not afraid, but IL tho Shreveport
vocalists do not cause nausea to those
who hear them, then send for the "swsei
singers" from Fort Worth.
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THE HERALD is indebted to Mr.. JoHN
LoucV for handsome steel engraving
OF Godin, one OF the main dlciples Of
FouRikR and also an original founder
Of the French colony that settled In
Dallas some quarter OF century ago,
though he remained in France. GoDIS
was also the first proprietor and editor
cfLe~ Familistere, the first number OF
which q Journal treating on "soeial
studies'D Mr.. LoucK has left on the cd
itorial desk. Mr.. GoDIN Is very rich
owning an immense iron establishment,
in Paris.
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Ell PAso, Feb. A.--lSpecisl.l III. s.
Detwiler is developing the coal mines
near Eagle Pass and brought In car
load of goad quality Of coal.
One hundred aud fifty excursionists
from the east lett for San Francisco
after spending day in town.
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lie Mn.ihnn"iinh,innn

IoNevIEw, Feb. A,-Ispocial.l THE
attorney ic. James rillery, the slayer
Or. Allison, positively refuses to lot any
reporter interview him.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
WEDNESDAY,. FEBRUARY a5, 1855.

T. The whipping-post in Pennsylvania
has been beaten. Better that than its
citizens should be.
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Tel.rranhIo InterrpntIon,

TEXARKANA, Feb, 2i.-.Special. Tho
wires of the Baltimore & Ohio and the
Western Union north aud south of here,
have been down since Sunday.
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Marine Matters.
PORT OF NEW ORLEANS

PORT OF NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. "a Cleared; The
steamship Ellie Knight, for Belize; the
bark Teresa, for Genoa.
Arrived: The steamship Andesn Ex-
plorer, from Liverpool; the Viola, from
Nau Ynrk
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A steamer safe.

CHICAGO, Feb. H.---The Inter-ocean's
Grand Haven, Michigan, special says:
The propeller Michigan, which has beon
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bitten by a r,abld DOG.

GAINESVILLE, Fob. I'll lSrocial.l -
Mrs. A. Il. Lead, of Va,lov View, WAS In
the city Yesterday In search OF mad
stone, she having been bitten 10y rabd
dog,
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OLIVE LOGAN says she knows of a
swan l5O years old. She remembers
when it was Matched.
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A NYr.cl, Nanr rn,arlana.

LoNGvIEw, Feb. 2i-[Special. Last
night, as passenger train No. so was
passing Texarkona Junction, a tree,
which had fsllen across the track, was
run on to, turning over the engine, and
killing Engineer Gabo Gebbell, and
slightly wounding the fireman. Be-
yond this no other lives vera lost or Sc
riOus injuries inflicted,
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Thnnllnnls Maintain.

SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 2i.-One ballot
was taken for senator today,as follows:
Logan, lOl; Wsshburn, 1.-The Demo
Gratis not voting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-23
Waugh's Mills .

For years and years Waugh's mills has
been sort of an heirloom of the inhabi-
tants of Cable, but now it is no more.
The property was located on a strip of
ground which has been in litigation be-
tween Messrs. Cable and Ellis for about
twenty years. 1t was filled with the best
of machinery. which had become mouldy
with age. The mill was not operated from
the fact it could not be determined who
owned it. But it is now forever out of
reach of litigation, for Tuesday night it fell
avictim to the demon of fire. The inhabi
tants of Cable turned out enmasse to
witness the imposing spectacle. 1t was
near the midnight hour, and the good
people came forth in all manner of cos
tunes. For miles around the sky was
lurid with leaping flames. Not single
effort was made to save the structure.
The multitude stood like statues. No one
present was interested in the mill so il
fell m easy victim. But the legal fight
for the remaining property will continue
just the same.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-23
CITY CHAT.

Wet and dlsagreeable today.
Web Torchon lace at McCabe's.
A. II. McCandless, d. D. S., dentist
Mr.. F. W. Wilson, of Rural, was in the
city today.
DR.. j. w. Stark, Dentist, 1929 Second
avenue. d1yr.
Music at the rink tonight. Ladies free.
VIM. Huber, the wood dealer, has had
telephone No. 1868 placed in his Office.
We are under obligations to Senator
Ainsworth, of Meline, for acopy of Lusk's
legislative directory.
Gasoline and oil stoves at No. 1917
Second avenue.
Mr.. R. F. Witt, the druggist, has been
absent in Clinton, Iowa, visiting old
friends.
Refrigerators, ice boxes and ice cream
freezers at No. 1917 Second avenue.
Trio Lodge, No. 81, A. F. s. A. NJ. will
meet in special communication at 7:30
o'clock this evening for work on the Eel
low Craft degree.
DR.. A. T. Hawley, dentist. corner Sew
tenth street and Sixth avenue.
Gen. John 3uford Post, G. A. R., ats
tended the exercises at the Iowa state en-
campment, held at the Burtis opera house
Inst evening.
Best spring curtain fixtures. only 90
cents, at G. G. Taylor's.
McCabe Bros. customers are getting a
grand benefit on those web Torchon laces.
Transportation must make the loss good,
however much it may amount to.
Get your awnings, tents, wagon COW
ers, etc. of G. H. Young, III Main ST.,
Davenport Iowa. apl15dtf
Now is the time to set out trees and
shrubbery. You can supply yourself with
first class stock at ]. H. Cleland's yard,
corner of Seventeenth street and Fourth
avenue.
This morning McCabe Bros placed on
sale $4,000 yards of hand made Torchon
lace, damaged by water in transit. 1t is
being sold regardless of first cost, as the
railroad company must make good the
loss.
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County Building.
TRANSFERS.

21-M. F. Felix to Mary J. Mcpherson,
n9 lot 3, and lots 4 and 5, block %, Hi
nois City; $3.50.
Alais Sherman to Otis J. Dimick, lo
IA, South Rock Island; S1s5.
Otis ]. Dimick to Alais Sherman, 10
81, South Rock Island; $500.
August Kuhlmann to William Myers
lot "a, Coal Valley Mining Co.'S SECOND
addition to Coal Valley; $50.
Thomas S. Hines to Joseph NJ. Christy
lots Z and s, block 4, Pitts, Gilbert 6
Pitts second addition, Moline; $1,000
Samuel Heagy and Albert r. Stoddart
to Orrin Cook, outlet IS, Edward Ar
colarlus' addition, Hampton; $3.50
Jennie Lord to Mary Lord, pit WI lot 2
block 5, Woods second addition, Moline
5000.
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CROP REPORTS.
Interesting Statistics for the Farmers
OF Rock Island County for the
Year 1854.

Mr.. S. D. Fisher, secretary of the state
board of agriculture, has sent us the Illi>
nois crop report for 1884 in compact form,
which makes very interesting volume.
From it we gather the following statistics
Average yield of corn from 1873 to 1884
inclusive-36 bushels to the acre, 43, SO,
20, 25, "a, 90. The average for 1884 was
therefore an improvement over the three
previous years The general average
yield for the past nine years is 81 bushels.
Wheat Acreage Of 1884 returned by
assessors $50. Acreage of 1886 compared
with 1884, 100. Acreage 1885 crop $50.
Rye-Acreage of 1884, 4,4S0; acreage
of 1885 compared with 1884, 81; acreage
crop 1885, 5000.
Pastures-Acreage 1884, 56.0S7; value
per acre, 1865; total value, $204,717.
Irish potatos-Acreage 1884, 1854; av>
erage yield per acre in bushels, 1856; total
yield in bushels, 1856, 1893; price per bushel,
90 cents. Profit on crop, $23, 1881.
Beef cattle-Number of cattle assessed
1884, 1904; number marketed, 1854;
average weight 900; value $222, 800.
Hogs-Number Of hogs assessed S23, =
6SS; number marketed, 1861; average
live weight 237; value $209,6s4.
The correspondent of Rock Island
county has the following;
The quality of the corn is excellent;
sound and dry, but the yield per acre is
not up to the average. Wheat and rye
are up to the average in condition; the
acreage is much less than usual. The
number of marketable cattle and hogs is
considerably less than at corresponding
date in 1888. The dairy meets with It's
full share of attention in this county, and
all the products are reported at full
average. More attention Is paid each
succeeding year to the breeding of all
stock and all the modern methods OF
farming. Tile drainage is growing in ia,
vor and would be more extensively used
If farmers had the means to purchase tile
and lay it. No disease of any kind among
farm animals.
Meteorological observations are made
of the different months by Col. d. w.
Flagler.
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The Rasmussen Donation.
(OF WINDY


The McCabes cannot force me to be
guilty of questioning their ability. l simp.
ly wanted to learn something about it, ,
RASMUSSEN.
He has learned something about it and
is the worst ''broke up" subject we have
ever seen. Every photograph in our dis.
play was made since our purchase of the
gallery and over three fourths of them
during the thirty days of our rush for 81
per dozen cabinets. Rasmussen is trying
to crawl through smaller hole than we
supposed it possible, but guess he viii
made it if he don't mind the squeezing
Soon as the champion equivocator'
evinces the slightest disposition toward
honesty and pays the $25 now due from
him to ST. Luke's hospital, his second of
fer will be promptly accepted.
MCCABE Bros.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-23
SUBURBAN SIFTlNGS.
Coal VALLEY, April %.

Coal VALLEY, April %.
County Surveyor D. Gordon was here
on Saturday surveying town lots.
The narrow gauge mine shut down last
Friday, and will not resume operation till
August 1.
John Patterson is paying flying visit
to his folks. He is doing business in Des
Moines.
The village election on yesterday re-
suited as follows: John Counley, JOSEPH
Garland and r. Winterbottom as trustees
Henry Haupt, police magistrate, ant
Thomas r. Martin, clerk.
The commissioners of highways me-
yesterday and chose John Dandy presi'
dent, John M. Lees, clerk, and Geo. HITLER
treasurer. They appointed VIM. Woolley
Jr., overseer of highways, and levied 4C
cents on the 500 road tax.
The cemetery committee met on Sat
urday. They let the keys to John Noel
Ter with permission to take the grass hi
can cut off it. They also concluded tC
build the walk from the village to tn,
cemetery as far as the money appropri
ated will go.
The election on Saturday for schoo
director was quite exciting. There wert
two candidates without any defined issue
Fabulous charges were made on botl
sides. This caused a turnout of fiv,
sixths of all the voters in the district |
resulted in the election of James Lyons
Mrs. William johnson died on FRIDAY
and was inferred in the Coal Valley Gem
etery on Sunday. The deceased leaves ,
husband and three children. The young
est is but three weeks old. The lady ha(
not as good care as she should have had
Mr.. j. was rather out of place in his con-
duct, which was injurious to her in he
critical condition. Under all these cause.
her strength failed and resulted in hel
| final dissolution.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-23

Bridge Tender Miller that is to be, has
authorized d. Carnaghan to continue at
the toll gate until Louis Eckhart gets
reads to tackle the marshalship.
Island City Lodge, No. 4, A. o. U. W.,
will celebrate its tenth anniversary in
Workmen's hall this evening, with bas-
ket sociable.
Many old soldiers attending the state
encampment at Davenport, are stopping
at the hotels in this city, as the accom-
modations across the river are not of suf>
ficient amplitude.
1t is limited that B. j. McCabe will be
appointed policeman in place OF j. Alex
ander Montgomery, resigned. Barney
would be credit to the force and lend II
considerable weight.
Mr.. J. W. McCabe returned home from
Nebraska last night, where he had been
on business. The farmers in that state
are prospecting. and feel that they have
little the best land In the country.
| DR.. G. c. Carter has returned from a
trip to Southwestern Kansas. He is de-
lighted with the country, and says towns
and villages are springing up with re-
marble rapiditY. We suppose the doctor
started two or three towns during his alb
sence.
Said a well known republican thi'
morning: IF the election were to occur
tomorrow the democrats would sweep the
town. The mistakes made during Mr.
Motifs administration, sink into insignifi
canoe beside those made by Mayor Muir
dock after the first few hours he wa
sworn in"
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Mansilps Fame.

Richard Mansill, the Rock Island NETS
eorologist, who is gaining quite reputa>
ton for the accuracy of his weather pre-
dictions, proudly refers the fullfillment OF
his forecasts for March, and says in let.
ter dated the 18th inst, that storms com,
menc;ng on the 18th of the current
April will be followed by week Of eight
days of tolerably good weather extending
probably from the 10Th or Goth to the
9th. The month, however, will 60 out
in burst of fury, the disturbance COM
mencing somewhere between the 9th and
the 2Sth. So far as this immediate vicln>
age is concerned Mansill struck the storm
of the nth to nicely, and we shall &c
one eye on the remainder of his predic>
TONS Peoria Journal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-23
The PHOTOGRAPHERS BUREAU, of Chicago, publish
following regarding
RASMUSSEN'S GALLERY:

Photography has become something than simply pr
present the best class of Photographic an evan
pie of art posing and effect of light and shadow such ~
twenty years ago have been deemed impossible. Dnng the past u
stepped Mr. Rasmussens Gallery, in Rock Iond and ~
amples of posing and scenic effect which he displays greatly @
When questioned how these scenic effects obtained r
ed into his operating There exqustey pnld
cape several indoor and conservatory grounds and
shore scenes doorways Mr. Rasmussen uses connection
above, of accessories, consisting of balcony bus3
bridge. stone stairway and balcony, stone walls rustic r
carved pond of water lilies rocks interior stairway screens
variety of posing tables and statutes unequl in m
gallery this vicinity Mr. Rasmussen says every subject given
from number of sittngs and proofs and photos m
any part of the country 1t affords pleasure state tts efforts
to be appreciated, as he is busy all the time
mar9d
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-23
Dynamiters at Work

LONDON, April 2S.-[Special] There
was terrible explosion by an internal
machine near the admiralty building to-
day, which badly shattered the place
Many people were seriously injured. The
dastardly work is supposed to have been
done by dynamiters, who wish to place
the government at a disadvantage for war
preparations.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-23
Found.

Marshal Kittilson, ofMoline, found the
rig stolen from George Heorath, tied to a
fence in East Moline, at about $50 yes
terday afternoon. The two men, lows
ever, were exceedingly scarce Heorath
is glad to get mis- property back, but
would like to lay his hands on the fellows
who attempted to make away with it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-23

E. W. Hurst represents the leading
American and Foreign Insurance Cos.
Policies carefully written at current rates.
Agency established 1874. Office over
Rock Island National Bank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-23
Attenflon,

Parties wanting refrigerators of the
latest and most improved styles call and
see our assortment. it is the largest and
best west of Chicago. DAVID DoN.
No. 1917 Second avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-23
Enr Sale q RlnE Hnnse

Il offer my residence on Elm street fol-
sale on accommodating terms. If not solo
soon it will be for rent to an acceptable
tenant. Apply on premises or through
postoffice
diff r. T MCNEAL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-23
IeHarsnn Eluh.

The adjourned busine SIS meeting of the
jefferson club will be held next Monday
evening for the election of officers.
J. Ii. YoRE,
Chairman.
j. B. LADDERS, Secretary
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-23
TIE DAILY ARGUS.
THURSDAY, APRIL 80. 1885.
Passed the Senate.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,. April s3.-[Special.
The election bill prepared by the direc.
ton of the Chicago Citizens: association,
passed the senate today, Hamilton and
Kelly alone voting against it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-23

FOR SALE-A good Mare; will work either
single or double. Inquire of Howard Wells, on
First avenue, between Nineteenth and Twen-
tieth streets. 23-tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-23
Attention. KniPhtst

St. Paul Lodge No. 107, K of P. meet
in regular convention Friday even-
ing at 7:30 sharp.