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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-03-14
a pLAyEu-OUT PARADISE.
Louisville Not what It Used 10 was
TO the SNORT,

Louisville, Ky, March ia sensa.
ton was created here this afternoon
by the announcement that all gam
bling houses in the city will lie closed
Chief of Police Whallen notified all
proprietors to close up or he arrested,
aud one and all closed up shop and
games. Many expressed themselves
as glad to quit the business. Louis
Vile has been the paradise of gam
blers for years, and the amount of
gambling INDUCED in has been prodi-
gious. n vigorous war oh gaming
has been made recently and the
closing is one of the results. II is MOI
known just what the result will be
but it is thought that the large houses
backed by plenty OF capital will re-
sumo business, while only the small
establishments will be closed perma
nently.
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THE FRANoo-CuINEsE Muss.

THE BATTLE NEAR THuYEN-QuAN.
Paris, March 13.--Further adviccs
from Gen. De Lisle relative to the
Chinese defeat at Thuyen-Quan, state
the Chinese troops numbered 10000.
They retired in the direction of Thuy-
cn-tluan. The enemy skillfully laid n
number of immense mines, the explo-
sion of which was frustrated by an
assault by Algerian sharp shooters.
The total loss of the French ip the
two days fighting was 2G3, including n
number of officers.
ENERGETIC ACTION.
Paris, March l3.-lt is reported tho
members of the government are con-
WINGED of the necessity of marching
upon Pekin. The government will
shortly ask n grant of S1O,O00,000 to
provide for the dispatch of 10000 men
to China.
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NIENICO.

DTAZ A LIAR IN BARRIOs' PATH.
City of Mexico, March l3.-The
Mexican government has taken de-
cidcd action against Gen Barrios,
president of Guatemala, who has as
sumcd military command of the five
Central American republics. The
Mexican government, on account OF
the warlike determination of Guatc-
mala, is obliged to take measures to
protect its frontier aud national in
terests, as every prudent nation must
do whose ncighbors are in state OF
war. Mexico would have no OBJ
lection to seeing Central America
united, if by common desire, but as it
is, the desire .of one it protested
against by four, aud Mexico cannot
approve il.
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Paris, March l3.-An immense sem
sation has been caused by the stand
which the authorities have taken
toward the fenian agitators. In addi-
ton TO Che arrests of james Stephens,
Eugene Davis and John Morissey YES
terday, the police this morning arrest
ed a journalist named Mortimer Leroy
and another feniau, whose name was
not learned. Mr.. stephens was also
re-arrestcd, but subsequently released.
The persons now under arrest will be
expelled from the county. Warrants
for the expulsion of other fenian
leader9 hayc been Issued, and further
or.ovi.'...-'i ,.f.eo',,.. - = l.
LATER Stephens, Davis, Morrisscy
and Leroy were taken to the frontier
of France to-day, and warned not to
return.
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AHApPy MOTHER.
AFTER Months of Pursuit She Rcgains
Her Lost Darling.

special 10 the EXAMINER.
Crawford, March 13.-John Mad
dox, alias John Williams, was arrest
ed here yesterday evening for theft
in Collin county and the abduction of
u little girl which he has had in his
possession for the past two years. lie
has been in demented state for some
time and Ms he was once a Mason
has been cared for by that fraternity
Yesterday morning the mother
of the stolen child arrived and with
the assistance. of Marshal Woolin, Of
Mckinney brought TO happy end
ing search that has been unceasing
ly prosecuted for two years.
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New Orleans, March l3.-The race
meeting closed to-day. Tho weather
was clear and pleasant and the track
in good condition.
The thousand yards was won by
Claude Brannon; Lucy johnson, sec
ond; Mollie Brooks, third. Time
81 l-2.
In the six f1rlongs Miss Goodrich
won; Lord Clifton, second; Leroy.
third. Time Ills 81.
Milc-Galaxy won; John Sullivan,
second; Stamford, third. Time
1915 81, the fastest time In the meet
ing.
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The wee1iy.Fai,nr. Record.

New York, March i3.-The failures
for seven days number, In the United
States, 23S; Canada, 4i-total, 2s2, as
compared with 277 last week. Fail
ures show an increase in Canada, but
in New York City and the eastern
states are below the average. The
southern aud western states furnish,
two-thirds Of the total number in the
United States.
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GAINESVILLE o., March 49, During
the thunder storm Wednesday night
the saloon of Harry Burton, In the
village of Roseyille, nine miles from
here, was clown to pieces by a keg of
powder exploding beneath It. 1t was
the only saloon in the place and re-
Gently opened.
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Galveston, March l3.-Capt. j. N
Sawyer, Agent of the Mallory line in
this city, received telegram to-day
stating the steamship Alamo which
ran ashore OIL Florida reefs, had been
lightered Off and arrived safely at
Key West. From Key West the Ala
mo proceeds on ner trip to New
York. She was uninjured by the ac-
cident.
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NINETEENTH LEGisLtTURE.

SENATE.
Special 10 the Examiner.
Austin, March Ex-senator Pea
cock, for committee on public lands,
reported back the bill to donate all
the public domain to the free schools
with substitute.
Bills were introduced MS follows:
House bill requiring railroads to
furnish a sworn statement of full and
true value of rolling stock to county
assessor.
Tho bill changing Brazos county TO
the Galveston branch of the supreme
court.
House bill regulating the waiver OF
service.
The gambling bill was further con
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IN THE sOUDAN.

MORE WORRY FOR THE MAHDI.
Kort, March 13.-The report is cur
rent among the natives to the effect
that the Mahdi has evacuated Metem-
neh. The reason alleged for the step
was the Nahdi fears an invasion Is
about to be made into the Soudan
from Abyssinnia.
HEAVY sKIRs1sHING.
Cairo, March ia dispatch just
received from Suakim states heavy
firing from Osman Digna's forces con.
tinues. This Thursday evening the
Sikhs and East Surrey regiment, main.
" composed of Londoners, We're re
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ENGLAND.

GORDON MEMORIAL SERVICES.
London. March l3-Memorial SER
vices in honor OF Gen. Gordon were
held to-day at 81. raul's cathedral,
Westminster abbey, and many other
cathedrals. Immense crowds were
present everywhere.
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nr. WoOdward's Resignation Com
firmcd.

ST. Louis, March l3.-Rumors that
W. X, woodward, of the Texas Il st.
Louis narrow gauge railway, has re-
signed are verified. lie rendered his
resignation nearly two months ago,
and will retire as soon rs his place can
be filled. 1t is understood Mr.. Wood
ward will go to one of the eastern
roads.
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New York, March With the ex-
ception OF brief spells of wakefulness.
Gen. Grant passed a comfortable
night. When he retired he complain
ed of dull pain in the ear and head.
lie did not get up until late this after
noon, and made no complaint of
pains.
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Montgomery, Ala, March Is. AT
1890 to-day John West (colored) was
hanged privately in the Jail yard.
Only the sheriff, his deputies, doctors
aud three Others required by law were
present. West admitted his guilt.
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PhiladeIphia, March l2.-Suporin-
tendont Snowden, of the United
States mint in this city, states he has
received over 5000 trade dollars since
March 18th, and letters from holders
of the coin from various parts OF the
country are pouring in upon him.
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Springfield, March lS.--In the Joint
convention only democrats answered
10 roll call. The first ballot was:
Morrison, 9s; Black, l; Ward, l. The
second and third ballots showed no
change. Adjourned.
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Draw-poker is much dearer TINA a
drlwon an Opera Pun Cigarette.
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The hest smoking tobacco is .IAt.
Jokern
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sidered. Houston, of Wheeler, offered
an amendment including bucket
shops. Pending discussion on the
amendment aud bill the senate adj
journed until s o'clock at night.
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transit Thanking friends soliciting
remain
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-12-03
The Presidential Succession

At the special session of the senate last
spring, the vice-president did not vacate his
seat, as has been the usual custom, SO as to
permit the election of president pro tenn of
the senate, and the result is, that there is now
but one life, that of Mr.. Cleveland, between
the presidency and an absolute vacancy.
There being no vice-president, no president
pro tenn of the senate, and no speaker of the
house, there is absolutely no one in the line
of succession to the Office of chief magistrate
of the Nation, and should Mr.. Cleveland die
before the organization of the incoming con-
gress, there is no man in the entire country
who would be authorized to execute the du-
ties of the presidential Office. The first thing,
undoubtedly, that will be done when senate
convenes, will be to elect president, and he
will then become acting vice-president and
eligible to fill e vacancy, should one occur,
which all men will sincerely hope may not be
the case. The senate being republican. this
will place a republican in the direct line of
SuCCeSSlOH, duu III eNcut VI MI. OioNcihHu
decease during his term of Office would give
the country republican instead of demo-
cratic administration. The fact that the Ma
ton has once more found itself with no one
in the line of succession to the presidency
emphasizes the necessity of additional legis-
lation on the subject, and it is hoped that
congress will not allow the approaching ses-
sion to pass without attending to the matter.
The addition of the secretary of state to the
line, would provide for contingency that
might occur, and always leave at least one
man, who would be eligible to fill a vacancy
caused by the death of the president. We
do not believe that an absolute cessation of
the presidential Office, would lead to anarchy,
as has been suggested. Doubtless, the Amer
lean people, with their intelligence and patri-
otism, would find a way out of the difficulty,
but the situation would be grave one, and
subject our institutions to strain that might
far better be avoided. BY all means LET con-
gress give this important matter the atten
ton it demands.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-12-03
Dakota As a Cattle Country.
BY j. @. PARKHURsr.

In the October number of the Breeders
Journal, published in Beecher, H., there is
a very instructive article entitled "Compara-
tive value of beeves as shown by the cattle
market at the Union stock yards, Chicago, on
Wednesday, Sep. 10, 1885," The article gives
the value per head and the amount of ship
ments for that day, from each state and terri
tory, as they were made. The gross amount
of sales from Dakota was $4,000 and the
average price per head of the beeves from
that territory was S63.45, a much higher av-
erage than that of any other territory in the
Union, and higher than most of the states.
and nearly as high as the best. After COM
mentiny upon the excellent results in Colo
RADIO, tne writer of the article refers to Dakota,
and says: Dakota shows q still better aver
age, and we do not understand exactly how
it is obtained, whether through better breed
ing or better range"
The writer of this brief article has, for two
or three years past, been slightly connected
with stock raising in Dakota, and has tried
to inform himself in relation thereto, and to
his mind these questions are easily solved.
And in their solution would say that both
"better range" and "better breeding" con-
tribute in bringing about such favorable re-
a
far as my observation extends, that is not
made up more or less of blooded stock. The
Herfords, Holsteins and Short Horns being
all represented Then as TO grange no
state or territory belonging to Uncle Sans
dominions can boast "better range" to-day
than Dakota. The grass there is very nutri-
tious, and during the summer months stands
ten and twelve inches high all over the high
rolling prairie, the basins and low places fur
nishing excellent hay, standing in the month
of July from 20 inches to three feet high.
The time is not far distant, however, when
the prairie lands in central Dakota will be
largely taken up and utilized in raising wheat
and other cereals for which this country is
so Justly celebrated, and then range for cattle
upon these lands will be limited. But there
are three heavy ranges of hill called Coteaus,
extending from the north to the south nearly
through the territory, and these are especially
marked in central Dakota. The first is q
range from twenty to thirty miles wide. and
IS crossed by the Chicago, Milwaukee a
st. Paul Railway between Millbank and the
celebrated James River Valley. The second
in central Dakota, commences about two
miles west of Ipswich, and extends west
This is ten or twelve miles wide. The third,
or most western range begins about ten miles
west of Roscoe and is about eight or ten
miles wide. The western slope of these last
named Coteaus being about 80 miles east OF
the Missouri River. These Coteaus extend
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-12-03

the administration, that has aroused opposi-
ton and created criticism in the ranks Of the
democracy. The incoming session of con-
gress is likely to develop very pretty series
of democratic disagreements which, from a
republican standpoint will be extremely
amusing and entertaining. Notwithstanding
the mouthings of the mugwumps, the graf
ulations of the greenbackers and the devo-
ton of the democrats, there is wide spread
and growing dissatisfaction in each branch
of the unique combination that securedthe
election of Mr.. Cleveland, and time is likely
to widen and deepen, rather than to healthe
dissension and dissatisfaction. 1t is.not at
all unlikely that President Cleveland, in try
ing to pacify and satisfy all these discordant
elements, may find himself, not man with
out country, but president without a
party.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-12-03

A GENTLEMAN residing in New York writes
the NoRrHERNER that great dissatisfaction is
expressed at the appointment of Mr.. Sterling
as warden of the port of New York. The
principal duty, he adds, of port warden, is
to inspect the matches of vessels, the storage
of the cargo and report the same, so that, in
case of damage, the cause of it may be ascer-
tanned and the loss properly adjusted. Hith-
erto it has been customary to give this posi-
ton to some old and competent sea-captain,
but, in this instance, the Office has been con-
ferred on one whose only qualifications are,
that he was cast aside by the federal admin
istration, and was Brooklyn saloon-keeper
whose knowledge of whisky far exceeds his
knowledge of the storage of ships cargoes.
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far to the north, and considerable distance
to the south of the points above indicated
and are wonderfully adopted to stock rails
ing. On these ranges are many small lakes
basins, and valleys. furnishing water, and the
two latter also furnishing plenty of hay for
winter feeding. The hills afford protection
against the cold winds of winter, and being
covered to their SUBMITS, in summer, with
the celebrated, iine and nutritious buffalo
grass, most excellent for grazing, il seems 10
me that they cannot be beaten in the world
for stock raising. The time was when the
stockmen of Dakota thought that cattle, like
buffalo, could range out there during the
winter, without food or shelter; but that idea
has dissipated, and herdsmen are providing
both food and shelter for few of the rough
est winter months.
The stock men of central Dakota have
started their herds with shipments from the
east, and quite largely from Illinois, Wiscon-
sin and Michigan. While there is consider
able expense attached to such shipments, the
quality of the stock from these states, and
the similarity of climate more than compen-
safes for such expense.
The Hastings and the Dakota division of
the Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul Rail-
way from Minneapolis to Aberdeen passes
entirely over the first, or most eastern range
of Coteaus, and reaches nearly to the second
at Ipswich. l have found this, in my ship
ments to be the most convenient, expeditions
and practical route to these parts, and so on
to the western Coteaus, about forty miles dis
tant, and west of Ipswich. In the near fu-
ture this road will no doubt pass entirely
over these ranges on its way to the Missouri
River and continue on to the Black Hills and
Yellowstone Park.
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THOMAS A. HENDRICKS.

The news of the sudden and unexpected
death, on the 25th ult, of Hon. Thomas A.
Hendricks, Vice President of the United
States, startled the entire country, and aroused
o feeling of profound sorrow and regret.
Mr.. Hendricks was a model representative OF
the old democratic party of ante-bellun days,
the members of which are opposed to civil
service reform and cling to the old Jacksoni-
an doctrine that, "to the victors belong the
spoils." or this-the great majority of the
democratic party-Mr. Hendricks was the
recognized and able leader. Embracing in
early youth the doctrines of the then domi-
nant party, he became bitter aud consistent
partisan, never swerving from his advocacy
of Jacksonian democracy, during long and
successful public career. OF his ability, and
integrity no doubt can be entertained, and on
his reputation as an honorable, upright man,
no breath of suspicion was ever cast. His most
bitter political opponents recognized him as
a foeman worthy of their steel, and never
ventured to asperse his personal character.
AS member of the Indiana legislature, as
member of congress, as commissioner OF the
general land Office, as senator and as vice
president he won both name and fame, and
his sudden death is TO be deplored by the
whole Nation, regardless of political opinion
or preference. But it is in the ranks of the
democratic party, especially the Indiana
democracy, that his loss will be most felt.
There is no man in that state who is worthy
to wear his mantle and assume his vacant po-
sition as leader of the party there.
II might be truthfully said that he occupied
with reference to the democratic party of
Indiana, much the same position as did the
lamented Zachariah Chandler with regard to
the republican party of Michigan. No man has,
as yet, been found able to lead the republicans
of Michigan as did Mr.. Chandler, and it is
more than doubtful if successor to Mr.
Hendricks can be speedily obtained. But, be
this as it may, all the people will regard the
death of the vice-president, as public mis-
fortune, all will sincerely mourn his untime-
" decease, and all will unite in saying, "a
great man has fallen
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-12-03

CoMMENr1sG on Postmaster General Villas
alleged violation of the law in reference to
the transportation of foreign mails, the New
York SUPPLEMENTARY "a republican
attack upon the postmaster-general is, of
course, to be anticipated, but we judge that
q good many democrats will likewise fail to
approve his course. Of course, the friends
of the administration will support him with
zeal, and Mr.. Cleveland will be likely to exert
all his influence in behalf of favorte men,
Der Of his administration, who had 80 much
to do with his nomination in the Chicago
convention. 1t will be q most interesting
contest, and we trust that Mr.. Villas will
emerge from it successfully. Yet we are
bound to admit that the argument against
him is strong, and that his position is by no
means free from difficulties" The Sun is
not alone in its party, in thus critcising the
acts Of the postmaster-general. nor is this by
any means the only matter connected with
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-12-03

WHEN THE weight of the silver dollar was
fixed at 412ls grains, it was so fixed because
that amount of silver was of the same value
as gold dollar, whereas, at the present time
it is worth but eighty-ive cents. The same
reasoning that originally determined its pres.
ent weight would demand that it be increased
until it shall contain dollars worth of sill
yer. Why should the silver men be welded
to 4i2ls grains9 Is there something mag
ical about that combination of figures, or is
it rather that they want to get hundred cents
for that which is actually worth but eighty
five cents?
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Obituary.

Died, at his residence in this village, on
Sunday morning, Nov. 9th, 1885, at six
o'clock, in the Goth year of his age, Mr.
Thomas ID. Irwin. Funeral services were
held at the house on Wednesday, the I'd in
slant.
. Mr.. Irwin was one of our old residents
having lived in the county upwards of forty
years. He was widely and favorably known,
having been, until within q few years past an
active and energetic business man. He was
a man who possessed more than an average
amount of ability and was endowed with q
wonderful degree of originality. His apt,
fitting and quaint comparisons and illustra-
tons will not soon be forgotten by those who
were intimate with him during past years. AT
one time he was the owner of a considerable
amount of property, but, during the later
years of his life, he met with some financial
reverses, that deprived him of much of his
means He carried life insurance of
$500, which will place his widow beyond
the reach of want. Politically, Mr.. Irwin
was radical republican, and was once regard
ed as one of the leaders of the party in this
county. In 1858 he was elected to the Office
of register of deeds, and was reelected to the
same office in 1860. About 1870 he was APP
pointed postmaster at this place, which pc
sition he occupied for about two years, when
he was attacked with a severe illness that
nearly cost him his life, and, being unable TO
attend to the duties of the Office, he resigned
in favor of MIR. G. w. Matthews. Although
he apparently recovered his health, his init
mate friends could see that he never recover
ed his full mental vigor. For the last few
years of his life he was continually failing,
both mentally and physically, and for some
months past he has required almost constant
care and watching. His bereaved family and
friends will receive the most heartfelt sympa-
thy of the entire community, in this their
hour of sorrow and affection. Tom, as he
was Familiarity known, genial, social and hos
pitable Tom has left us. Let us hope he has
found better home, where sickness and
death, care and sorrow, can never enter. This
world would be a better world if il contained
no worse men than our lamented friend, Il.
Il. Irwin.
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An OLD, honorably discharged soldier ar
rived in Washington the other day, from Ar
izona, and asked for employment in some OF
the departments. Had he known that the
present administration is in the habit OF
half-masting the flag when such fellows as
Jake Thompson die, and of turning honora
bly, discharged soldiers out of Office, he would
probably have remained among the western
hills