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Profits in building the Central Pacific


The suit by Thomas Patents executriX
against Coils p. Huntington, VIII ich
has been on trial for several days before
Judge Lawrence and jury, was ended
yesterday. MIR. Choate, at the opening
OF the court, continued his cross. exami-
nation Of Mr.. Huntington.
q. Can you tell us what your profits
was in building the Central Pacific rail-
road? A. / don't think | can.
q. Can you tell within $2O0OO,OO0?
A. Well, SlO,OOO,OOO would be within
$2O,OOO,OOO.
q. will you swear that it was $50 ,OOO,-
600? a. l don't think it was.
q. Win you say $l0,0O0,0O0 would
cover it? A. Yes, less than Sl0,0O0,0OO
"A good deal.
q. Well, how much was it? A.
cannot tell. There could not have beer
so much coming from the Central Pa
ciiic. If there was / would be u richer
man to-day than am.
Q. Was ii less than $9,00O,O00. \.
think it was.
@. Was it less than $4,000, 0OOY A.
am very sure that it was much less thar
$S,0O0,0O0. / would not do the worl
over again of building the Central Pa
ciic railroad for $S,0OO,000.
Q. viii you swear that it was les
than $7,500,0O0? A, Yes; it was les
than S000,000; ii was less than S6,00O,0O(
My profits were less than s. 100000.
Q. When you got TIN ough with tn
construction of the road the profits wer
divided between your four-StanforC
Hopkins, Croker and yourself? A
Yes, sir.
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The Posts readers will remember that
under the above caption, in last weeks
issue, 1t had something to say in regard
to the necessity for a road from the
east, and the probable cost Of grading,
bridging and the putting on of ties on a
road from Decatur to Denton. Now, ii
Is as true as holy writ that
$l65,0OO is big pile of money,
but this sum, when compared to
the vast amount that will accrue TO
raw material values in Wise county
and Decatur, dwindles away into moro
pittance because the products of the
soil from the honest sweating labor OF
| 5000 farmers in Wise county is at inter
est in this matter rs we'll rs q million
dollars worth of the necessities that are
shipped into Wise county annually ioI
| the comfort and well being OF
these people. Hence to make the
matter plain and short, each and every
man in Wise county, whether farmer,
merchant, mechanic or of any profes
sion, who are working hard to make {
living and lay up something for rainy
day, are Interested alike ia Kind In hav
ing another, and competing limo o
railroad TO Decatur. Again, the Pos
repeats the cost of building and equip
ing road from Decatur TO Denton is
mere pittance when compared to thu
great profit It viii bring To every indus
try In Wise county, Decatur Post.
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Dallas. Last fall Baum was placed on
trial, but owing to some defect in the
indictment it was quashed and the re-
naming cases went over. In the course
of couple OF months thereafter he dis
appeared, and when his case was
called at the present term of
court he was non est, and
his bail was declared forfeited.
In the meantime Easton had been ac-
cepted as witness for the state. The
case of Lohnstein was then called, and
has been on trial since the 10th instant
Some twenty-five witnesses for the
state, among them Easton, have been
examined, and evidence as to the
| guilty participation of Lahnstein in the
transaction has been of strong and
convincing character. The defence in.
troduced no witnesses, relying upon
number of legal propositions to de
feat the case before the jury, OF
/ in the higher court in case of conviction
Public interest in the case of Lohn
stein has been very great, and the cour
room has been thronged each day of TIN
trial.
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South American Notes.

VALPARAISO, Jan. GA long and
heavy shock of earthquake was felt here
this morning.
President Santa Maria ar
rived from Santiago yesterday.
He was received at the station by an in
tendente and distinguished assembly
of foreigners and natives, n meeting
was held in theatre To protest
against the attempt TO kill tho president
Another meeting was held on the plaza
where over 10000 persons con-
gregated. President Santa Marig
addressed the audience from the bal.
cony, and said that his great desire was
the prosperity of his country, and he in
tended TO carry on the liberal refOrma
| ton inaugurated.
A telegram from Buenos Ayres says
the past five days have been intensely
hot. Great losses among cattle will pre-
vail If no rains fall at an early day
Largo tracts OF grass are burning.
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Every smoker should try "Little Jo-
kerr
PERSONAL.

j. d. Atkinson. of Mckinney, is in the
city.
Major II. w. Stocking, of Abilene, is
in the city.
Lee Billiard is still confined by Sc
we're Illness.
US. Knight, of Jacksboro, is registered
at tho ST. George.
Mr.. Monroe Harris, of Mckinney, was
in the city yesterday.
w. A. Garvey, president of the Texa
& Pacific, left for Marshall to-day.
George Crane left Yesterday for Louis
vile, kentucky, via the Texas ~ Pa
citic.
Miss Lizzie Morris, who has been
quite i'll with pneumonia, Is conva-
lescing.
Robert McCart, prominent attor.
ney OF Fort Worth, was in the city yes
terday.
Capt. w. II. Prather, who has been
confined to his bed the past two weeks
by fever, is out again.
Mr.. l.. l.. Keller, Superintendent o
the Rio Grande division Of the Texas !
Pacific, of Big Springs, was in the cit.
yesterday.
Mr.. @. @. Quinby and wife, of Garth
age, Illinois, and Miss Nevins. of Pile
Point, leave via the Texas 4 Pacific Il
day for New Orleans.
George mckinley, prominent hot,
man of Houston, is in tho city. IL
rumored that he has an eye on th
Grandchildren hotel.
Gen. Geo. ]. Hundley, law partner
l.. Il. Smith, esq, returned two days as
+; from Richmond, Virginia. Mrs. Hum
10y, owing to i'll health, concluded to r.
main with her Virginia relatives unit
spring.
Mr.. Charles Warner, of Warmers st
n ton, one of the largest lumber man
facturers in Texas, and amost estimab
: gentleman, was in the city yesterda
9 and paid the HERALD pleasant ca
; Mr.. Warner thinks, while the lumb
4 business is dull at this time, there vi
u be good demand for II as soon as en-
2 grafton begins TO arrive in Texas ri
q building and other improvements a
inaugurated.
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A MYSTERIOUS MEETING.
RANDALL CALLS ON CLEVELAND,
A Secret Night Session at Albany = Carlisle
Coming - Is the President-E Elect
Observation-Disclosures of Ill
inois, Lands on Top.

ALBANY, Jan. 29,-What appeared to
be sensational paragraph was printed
in the Journal this evening, to the
effect that President-elect Cleveland
was visited late last night by ex-
Speaker Randall, in response to letter
Of invitation sent him to Washington
Immediately after his arrival here Mr..
Randall was driven to Cleveland's tenn
porary abode, where the two men held
a conference lasting several hours.
This morning tho talk was re-
sumed, and at its conclusion
Mr.. Randall returned to New York.
Speaker Carlisle is also mentioned as
having been invited by Mr.. Cleveland
and is expected to arrive Saturday
morning.
Col. ID. s. Lamont, private secretary TO
the president-elect, corroborates the
statement that Mr.. Randall
was here, and in consul
tation with with the president-elect
and that Mr.. Carlisle is expected, but
beyond that he was extremely reticent
! Rumor has it that the president. cleo,
is not satisfied with the way thing,
are going on in congress, anC
wants Messrs. Randall and Carlisle tC
adopt some fresh and vigorous policy
Of course, nobody has the smalles
particle of information as to wha
took place between Mr.. Cleveland ant
Mr.. Randall, but it is generally believe,
that nothing in the line of cabinet ap
pointments was mentioned.
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70S ELM STKEET.

The military entertainment at the
opera house last evening, under the
management of Mrs. Kate Raymond
Howe, was but slimly attended and de-
served much more favorable recogni-
ton. The hall was tastefully decorated
with bunting and the national colors,
presented charming and brilliant APP
pearance. The programme presented
below was an interesting one through
out, and the renditions were both cred
liable to the actors and the manage
ment. The "Dandy Fifth" a recitation
by Mrs. Howe, was admirably
rendered and heartily applauded. Her
enumeration is clear and distinct and
her delivery was characterized by an
appreciation of the sentiments of the
poem. The "Gobble Duett," and selec-
lions from "Patience," by Miss Rowley
and Mr.. Nelson, were perhaps the
most popular features of the programme,
and were the recipients OF lively en-
cores. Miss Rowley possesses a con-
tralto voice of much richness and sang
very sweetly. "Connubial Bliss" rec
itation by Miss Knowles, met with an
ovation of applause and deserved
the endorsement IL received. The
songs of Miss pullman, wee lit
tie thing, were cute, pretty
and nice as could be. "The Tea Party
comedy was very laughable throughout
and excited much merriment. The re-
mainder OF the programme was well
portrayed. 1t is to be hoped that the
performance this evening will be more
literally patronized. 1t is in every way
worthy. Here is the bill.
PROGRAMME.
Grand 0pening-Band ..... National Airs
Dixie 90. Mr.. Jas. Arbuckle, with chorus
Orchestra-Overture. "Concerc ..,.... Bach
Recitation-Kate Raymond Howe
Exhibition Drill-Lieut. Hinclxley....
Observation-Disclosures. Dallas Rifles
Gobble Duet Miss Rowley and Prof Nelson
Tableau-Kate Raymond Howe
...,,.........,.,,,G Goddess OF Liberty
Maud pullman, group of children
soldiers, marines.
J Cornet solo-D. w. Douglass ,;,.,,.,.,
Recltotion--Ml Nellie Knowles
............... "Connublal Bliss
: Orchestra dTo-nlght We say Farewell"
Comedy-"Tea Party. '..,.,.,......'
a Misses Rowley, Scott, Cottmnn, Ed
v son, Williams, Myers, Finn, Howe
4 Barrett Foxes, Davis, Schulz, Davis
!, pullman, Baynurd, Annie Davis, nn
!, Prof. Nelson, aspeddleri Claude Cos
u lin, walter.
J, song-"The Lover and the Brd.". ..
: with orchestra Accompaniment,
q orchestra-"L' Estudlantina" waltHes,
"The Passing Regiment .........'..
'.,'..a.......'... Grand Reyeille Poem
Miss Davis, reader; band,
~ drums, with Mrs. Howe In the
o corps; salutes, cannons, etc.
II Band--Closing piece.
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4 Horrible Murder.

TOMBSTONE, ALA, Jan. pa
most horrible murder was the
killing last night, near here,
of Bennett Parsons, respectable
farmer, % years Of age, between o aud
10 p. IN. According to their story,
Mrs. Parsons and her two
daughters went to n stable
for Something, and during their absence
from the house, they heard the report
of gun. They paid little attention TO
IL, as IL is not an exceptional
occurrence, aud returning to the house
they retired. They declare they
did not find out that Mr..
Parsons was shot until this
morning, when they found his body
badly burned lying on tho hearth In
his room. The coroner's jury rendered u
verdict to-day, that "Bennett Parsons
came to his death by having been shot
with gun, we believe in the
hands of his wife. Wo also believe his
two daughters were accessories to the
crime"
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Military Entertainment.
7eS ELM STREET.

The comedy and the goddess of lib
erty tableaux, as given last night, will
be repeated tonight, followed by "The
Sword of Robert Lee" recited by Mrs.
Howe, in costume, accompanied by her
horse. There will also be a grand
camp bivouac, followed by sham bat
tie between the two local military COM
panies, and the touching scene Of
''Searching for the Slain," with recita-
receive a large share of the proceeds.
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FROM FORT WORTH.
WILL THE HIGH JURY HANG 2
Two Years for Assault to Murder A
Street Railway Flanks Its Rival
Two CunningG) Dallas Fire
men Alarm the Village.

FORT WORTH, Jan. 29.-[Special.] ri
The jury in tho John High murder case
is still out, ten are said to bein favor of
hanging High, and the two others in
favor of acquittal.
i. l.. Edwards came into court to-day
and pleaded guilty to assault to murder,
and was given two years. Some months
ago Edwards threatened to cut off the
head of Mrs, Lou Morris, and proceeded
to carry his threat into execution by IN
flicting very severe wound in her
neck with large butcher knife.
The Rosedale Street Railway com.
pany has at last played the trump card,
and taken the trick from their rivals,
the Fort Worth company. At O'Clock
to-day force of hands began the work
of making connection between the
Houston street and Throckmorton
street lines, bridging the break which
has caused passengers and the company
so much annoyance. InjunctionS have
been laid on the Rosedale so heavily
that director of the company would
consult an attorney before he would put
on his overcoat or kiss his wife. These
cases were tried here and then appealed,
so that it looked as if the company
would never be permitted to enjoy its
lfduCllsei DuJ powerful ally III JHe
shape of the Queen City railway which
has been chartered several years, came
to its aid, obtained right-of-way over
the streets desired by the Rosedale, and
then made an agreement with the Rose
dale by which the latter corporation
could use its track, and under this
agreement the connection was made
There are, as far as known, no grounds
: to enjoin the Queen City, so the Holy
Alliance has downed the other side anC
(, given the public uninterrupted trave
, over four and a half miles of road.
/. Two of the Dallas fire department
were in this city last night and about
! o'clock this morning, by shrewdness oh
4 tanned fire alarm key and gave falls
= alarm of fire, bringing out the depart
! ment in short order. The cousequenc
) was that the Peter Smith hose carriag
. was broken. 1t is said the two gentle
= men hold Offices in the Dallas depar
u u ment. The council propose passing
9 rigid ordinance in regard to this falls
u alarm business.
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The Vote on tho NIearagua Treaty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-The following
is understood to be tho vote in detail
upon the ratification of the Nicaraguan
treaty:
Yeas-Aldrich, Allison, Bowen, Cam
eron, of Wisconsin,; Chace, Conger, Gull
lom, Edmunds, Frye, Hale, Harrison,
Hawley, Hoar, Jonas, Jones,
Jones, of Nevada; Lapham,
Mcmillan, Malone, Henderson, Maxey,
Miller, Morgan, Palmer, Pondleton,
Pike, Plat, Pugh, Sawyer, Sherman,
Van Wyck and Wilson'S.
Nays-Bayard, Beck, Butler, Call,
Camden, Cocllrell, Coke, Colquit, Gar
land, George, Gibson, German, Groome,
Hampton, Harris, Jackson, Kenna,
Lamar, Ransom, Riddlebarger, Soils
bury, Vance and Nest-23.
The change of front upon Mr.. Sher-
mans amendment Is explained thus
| Several senators who favored the
amendment, but who were opposed
to the treaty, voted against tho amend
ment in committee of the whole, fear
ing its adoption would hell
the treaty when tho treaty was re
ported TO the senate, and the vot,
occurred upon Mr.. Sherman's amend
ment solely. Friends of the treaty
who were opposed to the amendment
voted in the affirmative, as
means Of winning support TO the treat.
itself, the failure of which, unamended
was foretold by the votes in the commit
tee of the whole.
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CHICAGO, Jan. GA prominent men,
Der of the Fenian Brotherhood is au-
thority for the statement that
at meeting of Irish.Amer-
leans this afternoon the resolution
introduced in the United States senate
by Senator Bayard, was denounced,
and that the Irish supporters Of Congress
man Cobb, of Indiana, were requested
to show their appreciation Of his CON
duct upon his return home. 1t was de
clared that at the meeting $1,000 wa
subscribed, to be employed RS q Skin
mishing fund against England.
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Another Army scandal.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Col. Morrow,
soon to be tried on the charge Of dupli-
eating pay accounts, has decided to plead
guilty to tho specifications presented
against him, but not guilty to the
charge of conduct unbecoming an of.
iicer and gentleman. Tho accused de-
nies any dishonest intent In the acts
with which he Is charged.
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Mexican Dots,

CRY or MEXICO, Jan. CIT is re-
ported that President Gonzales will
be the next governor Of the state of Mi.
choacan.
A drama entitled the "English Debit
was to have been produced In the prin-
cipal theatre of the city, but was sup
pressed by the police.
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at is intimated" by the Wichita Her
aid, published at the Falls, that the
lands illegally fenced in that country
must be turned out. The law is that
way; the people are there who will en-
force it; prairie-dogs and over..stock
have denuded the lands Of valuable
pasturage, and it is highly probable
those lands will be turned out.-IPan-
handle.
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FLOTsAM.

The police board held meeting last
night.
Mr.. s. A. Rhodes, jailer, received
telegram from 0chee, Alabama, bring
ing the sad news of the death Of his
brother.
Parties wishing electrical work, such
as burglar arms, annunciators, electrical
bells, etc., should call on d. NJ. Clover,
Office with p. NJ. Glover, III Elm street.
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supplementary war News.
aEN. EAnLn's coMMANp.

WT7Ns
LONDON, Jan. 20 Further news from
Gen. Earle shows that his total force is
$500 men. They are proceeding
up the Nile, partly IN whale.
boats and partly by road
on the river bank. After the capture oil
the village of Warag, tien. Early's force
started for Abu Hsmed, two days march
distant.
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THEATRICAL NOTES.

Carl Schurz is due here on the l4th.
Frederick Wardo returns in March.
Ristori, the worlds greatest tragedi-
enne, comes next month.
Emma Abbott, English Opera COM
pany, plays here February % and q.
Rose Eytings, supported by Cali
fornia company, win be seen here before
the close of the season.
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unrrnh for IInines.

SpRiNoFGELD, Jan. 29,-Eltah NJ.
Haines, independent Democrat, was
elected permanent speaker of the Illi-
nois assembly on the second ballot to-
day, breaking the deadlock which has
existed for three weeks.
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LITTLE Rock, Jan. 20,-There were
three ballots for senator to-day, as fol-
lows: Duval Withdrawn; Dunn, AZ;
Jones, As; Berry, 30,
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Tho Mnnil,er.
INDICATIONS.

For the wosb gulf states; Warmer,
fair wcatherj southorly winds; falling
barometer, followed in tho southern
portion by partly cloudy weather and
local rAinP.
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Canada,s Conrress.

OTTAWA, Jan. 29.-Tho dominion par
Lament was opened at 3 o'clock this
afternoon with the usual ceremonies.
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From the Daily Of Sunday.
THE AMPHITHEAT2E.
Second Appearance Of the Worlds
Wonder, w. ID. WilmOt.

Tomorrow evening Mr.. w. D
Wilmot, the greatest fancy bicycle
rider in the world, will give one of
his unapproachable bicycle perfor-
mances at the Amphitheatre. Mr..
Wilmot was here nearly a year ago
and gave some very pleasing and
daring exhibitions Of bicycle riding,
but his feats Of to-day are far in ad-
vance of those he performed at that
time. His feats that were once con-
sidered difficult are now but child's
play for him. He has reached after
what was thought to he impossible to
perform and after months hard toll
he has succeeded. His performances
with the single wheel are simply
marvellous. Ascending and descend.
ing ladders, mounting almost i'm
passable barriers and other feats
which require nerve, strength and
presence Of mind are in his pro-
gramme. From what we hear and
see in our exchanges we would not
be surprised to see him climb tree
with his bicycle. He makes the
glistening wheel do everything but
talk. MI. Wilmot will he met like q
conquering hero at the depot by the
Amphitheatre band, and be escorted
to the city with the inspiring strains
Of Its music. The Amphitheatre will
doubtless be crowded tomorrow
evening.
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The Supreme Court.

The case of the Silver Bow Mining
and Milling Company vs.. William
A. Clark. where a decision in the
court below was in favor of the prior
right of the miner, was confirmed.
In the case of R. T. Kennon W.
John T. Gilmer ct al. judgment for
damages was reduced to $40, ,75O. A
stay of proceedings was granted to
perfect an appeal to the Supreme
Court of the United States.
Territory va. Jas. Duncan, decision
of the lower court reversed and the
case remanded for a new trial.
Henry G. Graves vs.. Northern
Pacific Railway Company, judgment
reversed and case remanded to tn
court below for q new trial.
Richard A. Eddy ct al. vs.. E. A.
Kenny, submitted on briefs.
81. R. Helton, of Dillon, was ad-
mltted to practice before the Supreme
Court in this Territory.
In the case of Lee Mantle and P.
A. Largey vs.. John Noyes. Judg-
ment affirmed by Chief Justice Wade.
Stay of proceedings granted for ten
days.
Robert J. Anderson vs.. Geo. B..
Hulme ct al. Judgment reversed and
cause remanded for new trial. Opinion
by Judge CoEurn.
VIM. Mayer VS.. Thomas Cruise ct
al. Judgment affirmed. Opinion by
Judge Galbraith. Bond on appeal,
$500.
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The Cherokee Lands,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1O.-Col. Bou.
dinot of the Cherokee Nation, was
examined by the senate committee
ON Indian affairs regarding the leas-
ing of Indian lands, to day. He had
no personal knowledge of any bribery
or irregularity in connection with
the leases. He had heard the rumor
that 5000 was paid c. M. Rogers, q
member of the Cherokee council, to
secure the lease. He declined to give
tie name of the person who told him,
as it was only hearsay with his in
fOrmant. In witness opinion five
cents per acre could be obtained in
stead OF two cents. He objected to
the lease for this reason, and also be-
cause the area covered by different
leases was too large. If the lands had
been leased in small quantities some
Cherokees themselves would, he
thought, have taken a portion. He
believed there was strong senti-
ment among the Cherokee agents to
lease.
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For New Orleans.

Hon. w. A. Clark leaves for New
Orleans and the Worlds Exposition
to-day. After remaining in New Or
leans few days he will go to New
York for the purpose of accompany
ing Mrs. Clark and their children to
the Crescent city, where they will
remain during the winter. Yester-
day Mr.. Clark expressed the famous
Cable gold specimens to New Or
leans. Thesespecimens are probably
the finest collection Of gold-bearing
quartz in the world and are valued at
$4,000. Mr.. Clark also shipped at
the same time the noted Bell sill
yer specimen, weighing 100 pounds,
for which he gave $500. These valu-
able specimens will be enclosed In
heavy glass cases and exhibited with
the other mineral productions from
Montaua. The exhibit comprises
over twenty tons Of ore of all grades,
and is said to be the finest mineral
display yet made at the great Expo.
siti0n.