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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30
DENVER LABOR TROUBLES.
One of the Government Railroad Directors
INVESTIGATING.

One of the Government Railroad Director,
Investigating.
DENVER, July 21.-AmOng the distin-
guished arrivals in Denver yesterday was
General Alexander, of Georgia, one Of the
newly appointed Government Directors of
the Union Pacific Railway. General Alex
ander reached Denver on Wednesday last
about two hours after the departure OF
President Adams, and left Immediately for
Cheyenne. where he met Mr.. Adams and
had lengthy conference with him. The
object of General AleXander'S return visit
to Denver is to investigate the labor
troubles at this place so far as they relate
to the Union aacific Railway. The investi-
cation is being made at the request of Mr..
Adams, and will be very thorough and
searching in its nature. A large number
of witnesses will be examined, and it will
take General Alexander some time to com
plete the work. lie began yesterday as
soon as he arrived by notifying the EXecu-
tive committee of the Union Pacific employees
of his errand, and requesting them to meet
with him to-day.
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MINNESOTA SPRING WHEAT.
Tho Crops Will Require Good Weather I'm
til Harvest.

til Harvest.
ST. PAUL, MIN, July 23.-The damp,
hot weather of the past four or five days
has caused some fear that the spring wheat
is in danger from rust and blight 1t has
also given the large army of crop killers an
opportunity which they were not slow to
embrace and the most wicked and absurd
canards have been sent East about the crop
in the Northwest. Your correspondent has
taken special means to get at the truth, and
finds the condition of crops to be as fol-
lows: Excessive rains have fallen in
nearly every portion of Minnesota and
Dakota. The heaviest in the northern
part of Dakota, along the James
River Valley. The sun has been very
hot since Friday and rust is beginning to
appear in some places. Blight has struck
few fields near AndOver, ID. T., in the
James River Valley, and some spots in
Southern Minnesota. show Signs of rust.
Outside of thase cases there has been DO
damage to the crops so far. There is no
deny ing, however, that the weather at pres
ent is unfavorable for the proper ripening
of wheat and should it continue a week
longer damage will certainly result, as to
what extent can net with accuracy be pre-
dicted. Should the weather turn cool and
clear now, and continue so ten days longer,
the crop in both Minnesota and
Dakota will be all right Chinch
bugs have appeared in Goodhue, Rice
and Dakota Counties, this State, but their
werk is confined TO dry, sandy soil. So far
the damage has not amounted to much.
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The French in Tonquin.

PARIS July 21.-DeCourcey telegraphs
30 the Government as follows: "Have con-
ferred at Haiphong with Generals DeLsle
Warnet and Negrier. Tonquin is still dis
turbed by marauders who have appeared in
the northeast 1t is hoped that the procla-
nation recently issued by the Regent OF
AnAam will improve matters in Tonquin-
1t is also hoped to ameliorate matters in
AMMAN by the French remaining in Hue to
pyopitiate the Queen Mother and the Primes
Regent Both are popular and powerful
and are replacing the mandarins who were
hostile to France. The French have %
copied Pandoughen without opposition,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

The coming waterproof will no longer
be the disagreeable and ugly black
India-rubber covering of the present
time. 1t is of English manufacture and
it is to be had in many shapes and
colors. 1t resembles a beautiful silk
travelling cloak, and sheds dust and "a n
alike. There IS no suggestion about it
of the plebeian waterproof paper used
for protecting goods sent from dis
lance. This new garment is not cheap
article, but as it combines waterproof.
duSter and travelling cloak it is perhaps
fully worth the price asked for it
HGrper's BGzQ~.
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Mexican Editors.

BALTIMORE, MD, July 22.-The party of
Mexican editors reached Baltimore this
morning and were met by a committee Of
reception from the city press. They were
escorted to the Carrolton House, where they
breakfasted. At one o'clock this afternoon
they proceeded to the City Hall, where they
were received aud welcomed to the city by
the Mayor and the proprietors of several
newspapers. Lunch will be served at two
o'clock in the rooms of the Journalists
Club. In the evening. by invitation, they
will visit the Academy of Music.
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LINCOLN, NIB, July 2S.-The dry spell
has been broken and last night a most
copious shower fell, soaking the ground
thoroughly and almost assuring the corn
crop. The area of the rain is wide and
nearly all portions of the State were
favored. Ne damage was done, though the
rainfall was very heavy in places. Ad-
vices to the Burlington & Missouri Rail-
road headquarters are less favorable to
wheat The crop stands nicely and has an
excellent appearance, but on examination
many heads are found blighted and not
well filled. 1t is now believed the crop will
fall much short of what was expected a
short time since.
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The Cattle Trail.

WASHINGTON, July 21.-The following
copy of the telegram i'll relation to the
opening Of the cattle trail in ths Indian
Territory, which has been sent to Lieuten-
ant-General Sheridan from the War Depart
nent: you are instructed by the Secre-
tary of War to take such measures and use
such means as will carry out the decision of
the Secretary of the Interior to open and
keep open the cattle trails and highways
leading into the Indian Territory and there
from, to and upon public lands for the pur-
pose of the unobstructed passage of cattle
and for the other PURPOSES Of interstate
eommercs"
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Powder ExplOaicn.

YORK, Pa, July 2S-A powder mill at
Spring Grove, about twelve miles from this
city, blew up this morning. The shock was
felt for miles around. The press and dry
ing house were completely denof
ished and the debris scattered
for hundreds of feet around Ed
ward Wagner had leg torn OF. His
body was fearfully torn and bruised.
George Vinchey was found tour hundred
and fifty feet away, with an arm
torn of. The body was otherwise mutilated.
Both men are dead. The ether employees
escaped, but many had narrow escapes Il
Is impossible in the excitement to get any
estimate of the loss.
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GUARANTEEING,
Governor Dawes, OF Nebraska, Issues his
Proclamation Quarantinieg Nebraska
Against Certain Infected Districts.


Governor Dawes, of Nebraska. Issues bis
Proclamation Quarantinieg Nebraska
Against Certain Infected Districts.
LINCOLN, NEB, july Ex-Governor
Dawes has issued the annexed proclama-
ton in Difference to the wishes of the Live
Stock Sanitary Commission:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
LINCOLN NEB., july Is, 1855
WHEREAS, The Live Stock Sanitary Com
mission of the State OF Nebraska, at meet
ing of said Commission held at Lincoln, Neb.,
on the 10th day of July, a ID. 1885, adopted
the following preamble and resolution:
WHEREAS, It has come to the knowledge
of the Live Stock Sanitary Commission of the
State of Nebraska that contagious pleuro
pneumonia and other contagious diseases
exist among the cattle of the following
named States. viz: An of State of Connect
cut. New York, New Jersey. Delaware, Mary
land, Virginia West Virginia, Ohio, Illinois,
Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri. and the
RS.oIre 81 Thai Thai His Exceiiency' Governor
James W. Dawes be and hereby is respect
fully requested to issue proclamation pro
hibiting the Importation into this state OF All
cattle coming from the above named places
except under SUCH rules and regulations as
shall be prescribed by the Live Stock SAM
tary Commission Of this state"
Now, therefore, /, James W. Dawes, Gov
ernor of the State of Nebraska, complying
with the above request, and in accordance
with the authority in me vested by the sta
tutes of Nebraska do hereby issue my pro
clamation declaring and establishing quar-
antine against the introduction of al
cattle from all or any of the States above
named, unless such cattle are quarantined
at the point of entry into this State for a,
least ten days; and retained there until they
shall receive certificate of health
signed by the State Veterinarian OF
Nebraska or an authorized inspector
of the State. And further that all cattle
coming into Nebraska from said, above
named States are required to enter the State
at Omaha. Plattsmouth, Blair, or Falls City
The quarantined so declared. and eStab
hshed, will be enforced by the Live STOCK
Sanitary Commission and the State Veteri
marian.
In testimony whereof / have here
unto set my hand and caused to be
affixed the Great Seal of the State OF
TSEAL.1 Nebraska
Done at Lincoln, this 18th day OF
July, a. d. 1885,
JANIS W. DAWES
By the Governor.
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FATAL DISEASE.
Alarming Prevalence of Cholera Morbus in
PENNSYLVANIA.

Pennsylvania.
PITTsBURG, July 2O.-The alarming pre-
valence of cholera morbIs in Allegheny is
being commented upon on all sides, and the
physicians state that they have never known
the disease to be so generally fatal as it is
this year. Remedies which in ordinary
cases are efficient seem to be pOwerless in
most instances now. In the last three days
there have been number of fatal cases
reported in Allegheny, and last night
there were three cases in the
neighborhood attended by death. A
prominent physician states that he is kept
busy night and day attending to cholera
mOrbus cases, and he never knew the
disease to be so prevalent. He Also states
that the disease is caused in most instances
by the impure drinking water, which is not
fit for consumption. He has instructed his
patients not to drink the water under any
consideration, but if the water must be
used to boil it first. This plan is being gen.
orally followed in Allegheny, as all physi-
clans strongly recommend it.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

The Blue Book of the United King
dom shows falling-off all around in
the volume of maritime commerce last
year as compared with 1888. 1t also
shows decline in the total number of
vessels and OF men employed. The
total number of vessels built for British
and Colonial owners in 1884 was 1,O01,
against LIZA in 1888; while the tonnage
was 497, 442. as against 76s, $40, de-
crease of more than 10000 tons. This
falling off took place almost entirely in
steamers.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

"I want to thank you for telling me of
DR.. Pierce's 'Favorite Prescription, 1"
writes a lady to her friend. For long
time l was unfit to attend to the work of
my household. / kept about, but | felt
thoroughly miserable. l had terrible back
aches, and bearing-dOwn sensations across
me and was quite weak and discouraged.
sent and got some of the medicine after re-
.eiving your letter and it has cured me. l
hardly know myself. feel so well"
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CHICAGO. July o.


FLOUR-Quiet and unchanged; winter
wheat flour. 81. S5G5.2j; soft spring wheat,
S3.a5lg400; low grades S22513.OO; rye -four,
S3.GOlg3S5.
WHEAT-Unsettled; No. 2 spring S7s5c;
No. spring, 79l3GSOc; No. . red, 9lG93c; No
red. sc.
CORN-Strong: cash, 1850; July, 1906 3 C;
August, 451.Gg46lsc; September. 4555G46lsc.
OATS-Active; cash, 32I2c; July, $40
339Sc; August, 26l4 G26i3c.
RYE-Firm; No. ,. 5Sl!c.
PRODUCE-Butter, strong; creamery, 15l90
161sc; dairy, 12UI3c. Eggs, steady at lie
per dozen.
PRovIsIONs-Mess pork. fairly active; cash,
S10.25G1O.32H.; August. Sl017IaGl020. Lard,
lower; cash, S6.521a Gf655; July, S6.55; August,
S655G6.6O. Boxed meats, steady; dry sailed
shoulders, 81 20G,4.30; short rib Sides S5.5714O
$50: short clear sides, S6.05J6l0.
WHISKY--F rm at Sl.l5.
CATTLE-Steady; shipping steers S4.700
$50; stockers and feeders, S2.15d4.25 cows,
bulls and mixed, SL75G4.30; through Texas
cattle firmer at $2.90lI425.
SHEEP-Slow; low grades dull; natives,
S2.00G4.20: Texans. S2.0Ot365.
HOGs-Heavy and 5Gl0c lower; light steady;
rough and mixed, S4.00G4.S5; packing and
Shipping. S4.35g4.5O; light weights, S4.40949O;
skips, S3.0OG4.15.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30
All "Played Out"

Don't know what ails me lately. Can't
eat well,-can't sleep well. Can't work,
and don't enjoy doing anything. Amt real
" sick, and l really amt well. Feel all
kind O. played out, someway." That is
what scores OF men say every day. If they
would take DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery they would soon have no oc-
casion to say it. 1t purifes the blood,
tones up the system and fortifies it against
disease. 1t is a great anti-biious remedy
as well.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30
HAY-FEVER.

Ihave been Q great suf'
ferer from Hay-Fever for
Is years. l read Of the
Wo1drous cures BY Ely's
Cream Balm and thought ]
would try once more. AIT
er one application l was
wonderfully helped Two
weeks ago I commenced
using II and now / feel en-
ftrslg cared. Ii isthe great
est discovery known
DVHAHEL CLARK. Farmer
Lee Mass
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

THE man who advertises in hot weather
is the man who sells goods the first cool
day. This wise man reverses the susHal
rule. When it's a cold day he doesn't get
left.-N J.. Herald.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

"PEoPLE who raise green apples have
only their labor for their pains" People
who eat green apples generally have pains
for their labor.-TrOg Times.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

WHY should not the Bartholdi statue
have been brought over here packed up in
sections: Liberty Enlightening the
World" IS intended as an emblem of piece.
-BUgdiO Express.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

IT seems a little singular that a mans
face is generally the longest when he IL
himself the shortest. '-PtttSJugh Ch"0n-
icle.
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Plies TOOTHACHE DROPS curein ] minute,25c
GIeTnls Sulphur Soap heals and beauties. PC.
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns Buttons.
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NEW YORK. July %.

NEW YORK. July %.
FLOUR-Dull; common to good extra West
ern and state $3.0UlJ410.
WHEAT-No. = red 99c; No. white, 99c: No.
red, July, 9Ss099ssc C; August, 9914cG Sl.00;
September, S1.0l4G1G.c.
CoRN-Weaker; spot ungraded, 5O9521ac;
No 3, 506I5l14c steamer, 500 elevator; No. 2,
5I1IG-52c, 52Ia953c afloat.
OATs-Acuve; mixed western, 57G39c;
white do, 39(Iac.
RYE-Dull.
PRoDUCE-Butter steady for fine grades;
western. 9Gl6c. Eggs. dull and lower; west
ern, 11Gl2c, Cheese heavier and lower; west
ern fiat at 4ll6c.
PROvIsIONs-Pork steady; mess spot, S11.50
@l162H: family mess. Sll2OGll.75. Beef
quiet. Cut meats firm. Lard active; choice,
$3.50; contract grades, S6.7S14; August, $500
6.75.
CATTLE-Dull; extremes for native steers
were s5st6.35 live weight per 100 lbs; Texas do
S4.tJa495; bulls and dry cows, $3.40fJ4S0.
SHEEP-No improvements; ordinary to good
sheep sold at S4.00d4.50 per 100 lbs; common
to choice lambs, x40OG6.50.
HOGS-Nominally steady; hogs quoted at
S4.35lt4S5 per 100 lbs.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

TIE woman question: "NOw, isn't this .
pretty time OF night for you TO get Inc?
-Pbiiddeipkia Cdt.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

CAN place to teach swimming be called
dive-in-ity school?-AttiebOrO AdrOcdte.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

THE Stock Exchange does not deal il
live stock, although you can always find
PLENTY of bears, bulls and lambs about the
place.-N Y. Sun.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

THERE is g. time when even preacher is
axcusabla for swearing. 1t is when he l.
81 the witness stand Chicago LedJer.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

TIE best way to find people ont is 20 let
them know you are about to call on them
with a PETITION ChicNqO CNTreRt.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

stopped from increasing in size. Lit hin
try water for a few weeks.-N. \. Herald
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

THE silent watches of the niSht-Those
not wound up.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

"Do YOU enjoy good health:' asked
Cross. "Why, yes, of course. Who
do,sn't:" replied Ross, terseiy.-St. Pda
Herald.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

A SIDE issue-Palpitation of the heart
EUdESGULe IrguS.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

"A Continental paper says that
England's wars in remote regions at
least promote the study of geography.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

BANANAS are more easily recognized in
the fall than at any other time of the year.
-PretzeEs Weekly.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

TEE man in the moon must feel all broke
up when he is reduced to the last quarter.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

DON'T disgust everybody by hawking,
blowing and splitting, but use DR.. Sage's
p IN r.rh Renndu md he cIIrel
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-30

HAILING cabs is a common thing when
it is raining pitchforks.-BOStOn Times.
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KANSAS CRY. July 81.

KANSAS CRY. July p.
FLOUR - Dull XIX, SL10; Xxx. $40
Gl.S0; family, Sl.45GL55: cho &C, $I75GI-SO:
fancy, 81 05G2.T5; patent 81 45lI255.
WHEAT-No. 3 red, &c bid for cash; Au-
gust, 7sc bid: September. Sic bid; October,
4hc; No. 2 soft, cash. S71lc bid; August,
S9c; September, 92SGg3c; October, 951lc bid;
No. red. July, CSC bid; August, &c bid.
CoRS-No. 3 cash, 341!c bid; July, 34zc
bid; September, Sac; year, 2Sc bid: No. 2
white. cash, 401.c bid; July, Ale bid; August,
AZ bid.
OATs-No. 2, July, zoe bid; rejected, no
bids.
RYE-No. ., July. sc bid.
PRODUCE-ButIer. active: creamery. fancy,
zoe: good. 15c; fine dairy. 15c: store packed,
5L10c. Eggs. weak at &c per Dozen
CATTLE.-Receipts, 212. Market for ship
ping steers dull, owing to light supplies.
Prices steady for best grades; medium slow.
But few cows and mixed butchers stock on
sale. Prices unchanged. But little inquiry
for stockers and feeders. Prices steady.
Only few lots of range cattle on sale. Mar
ket steady.
ROGs.-Receipts, $780, Market steady all
round
SHEEP-Receipts. 102. Prices the same.
HORSES AND MULES.-Receipts, 80.
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WE contracted a cold last week, out II
has spread all over US again.-Bufl.RgtOH
Free Press.
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Latest Market Reports.

KANSAS CITY, July 25.-The following are
the latest quotations teIegrapned from Chi
cago, New York and st. LOUIS:
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WHOLESALE DROWNING

Attest:
E p. ROGGEN, Secretary of State.
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'ong; creamery, 15I20
Eggs, steady at lie
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-18
The Fair Association,


The committee on the sale of stock
report that they have met with most
generous response from every class of
the citizens and have secured the sale
of enough stock to guarantee the en-
terprise. The only drawback seems
to be that the very limited period be-
fore the time when it is desired to hold
the meetings renders it necessary to
have speedy organization and full
subscription to stock at once. 1t
is only six weeks to the I'd of
November, which has been advertised
as the date, and the contractors want
at least month in which to put up
the buildings and make the track. 1t
is to be hoped that those of our public
spirited citizens who appreciate the
advantages of the enterprise and the
incalculable benefits which will accrue
to the city will not see the matter fall
through on account of delays In secur-
ing the required amount. Posters
ought to be out for the meet
ing by the 1st of October and
arrangements should be made at once
to secure the horses for the races and
the military companies for the drill.
The meeting, If well supported, will
bring not less than 10000 people
into the city, and we owe it to our
selves to give them the finest enter
tainment that has ever been held in
the State
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-18
EDWARDS.
Advance in Freight Rates on Cotton
to VIcksburg.

Advance IN Freight Rates on Cotton
to Vlcksburg.
EDWARDS, MISS, Sept. IL, 1886.
Editor Commercial Herald
We have just been informed by the
agent at this place that the Vicksburg
& Meridian railroad have advanced
Is cents per bale on cotton to your
city. We thought the present rate,
81 .25, was an extortion to charge for
hauling baleIof cotton eighteen miles.
But since the railroad officials conclude
they must have 81 so for the transport
tation Of cotton to your city | ann
afraid you won't receive the amount Of
staple you have heretofore handled.
Our conception why it was done IS
clear. The Louisville. New Orleans q
Texas railroad have agreed to carry
our cotton TO New Orleans for 81 per
bale from your city, including the
transfer. The Vicksburg & Meridian
railroad recognizes the fact that there
is no competition at local points, so
they transport a bale Of cotton eight
cen miles for 81. so and the Louisville,
New Orleans s. Texas 81 for the same
article 200 miles. Can't some Of your
cotton buyers who feel an interest In
the shipments Of cotton from this sec
tion come to our rescue? The trans
portation isn't the only thing this rail-
road robs US in, but many others, but
If their is no relief we viii have to
grin and bear it. ~
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-18
oeneroua Act.

The Fayette Chronicle says That
was generous and thoughtful act Of
Conductor Geo. Rigby the other day.
On the arrival Of the train bearing the
wounded to Natchez from the Bayou
Pierre wreck, Mr.. Rigby. although
painfully hurt himself, took the bundle
Of papers Of the little newsboy, Jimmy
Meng, who had his arm broken, and
sold them. paying two dollars himself
for the first copy. The papers were all
sold at fcticious prices, and resold,
until quite a handsome purse was
made up for Jimmy, who is quite a
favorite with all. Such acts as these
will make even the cynics cease their
slarling at human kindness.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-18
From Yazoo city.

YAzoo CRY, Sept. 10-The rain,
concerning which I wired you last
night, seems to have been general
hereabouts and very destructive to
both cotton and corn, almost anibiIa-
ting the crops on certain places and
extensively damaging toall within tho
scope Of the rain. It was the most
fearful rainfall that many remember
ever to have visited this section, beat
ing cotton, corn and vegetation to the
earth and converting certain. planta-
tions into veritable lakes
The Jackson train failed to reach
town yesterday, reaching Valley sta
tion, five miles from town, from
whence it returned to Jackson. The
train Of to-day came as far as Short
Creek from whence the mails, express
and passengers were brought to town
by hand cars The bridge over Short
Creek is said to be badly washed, some
forty feet Of it being swept entirely
away. Considerable damane to the
track was done at other points on the
road.