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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-05-15
An ItalIan blend Ia phIladelphIn.

PHILADELPHIA, May H.-At the in
quest on tho body of Lottie Cook orofri
yesterday, the revolving story Of her
cruel death was told under oath. Her
step,father, the Italian, Cachille-O Orofri,
who is accused OF killing her, was pres
ent rs prisoner and seemed to be over
whelmed by tho predicament in which
his brutal nature had placed him.
Abundant testimony was adduce d TO
prove ell that has already been said ofthe
horrible story. The body of the child,
VINO was only 8 years old, was
covered with cuts and bruises, The
coroner's physician testified that her
veins were alomost empty, and
that the child had literally
been starved and beaten to
death. IL was shown that on Monday
last Oroiri logged little Lottle nearly ali
day, using a thick rope, a heavy strap
and shovel, the handle of the shovel
being broken on her head or body. Her
step-tather also tied her hands and foot
and compelled her to kneel down for
hours. AT nights she crawled up stairs
10 bed, and because she complained
OF her back, 0rofri boat her again
with the shovel. II was shown that af-
ter lying quiet while, the dying child
again began TO moan, when her stop
father In great rage, fell on her and
smothered her head under pillow and
sat on 1t. Whom released the young vic
tim as her little sister Mabel said, clay
very quiet" 0rofri then struck her
twice with his fist, and as she did not
stir struck her again with the shovel.
Then, becoming alarmed at the increas-
ing pallor ON her face, the
step-iath0r went for n doctor.
When the physician arrived the child
was in Oroiri's arms, dead. The case
wss continued in order that the testi.
mony Of the other children may DO
taken.
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A Revolving Tale Of Child Murder frsm
Philadelphia.
IT'S REFINED ITALIAN vlLLAINY.
Rape and Robbery Prosecutions Mt Paies-
tine--Counterfeiters at Fort Worth
Two Stage Robbers Cen
victeh At San Antonio.
CRUEL MURDER IN ARKANSAS.
Forty ConvIcts Esenpe.

MrLlIcAN, May A.-lSpecial. News
reached here this evening that 40 white
'eonvlcts escaped from the Clay farm on
the Brazos river, near here. Nothing
definite has been learned, but report
says that friends of the convicts over
powered the guards and turned theu
loose. They hid in ambush, and as soon
AS the guards, eight in number, reached
tho end OF the rows they were blowing,
these men opened hre on tho guards,
ana pitch battle ensued, but the
guards seeing they were outnumbered,
surrendered. In the fight horse
was shot from under one of
the guards. Many of the
convicts took the mules out of the
plows and are riding them, 1t is
thought that the majority of the con-
yicts are making their way up the Bra
zns river, as several were seen opposite
WellDorn, In the Brazos bottoms.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
WELLnoRN,. May H.-LSpeoial. Con
siderable excitement exists here to-
night IRON the fact that 40 cOnvicts es-
capped from Clay's Camp this evening.
A squad of about 10 came within a few
hundred yards of this place. They then
went OIL toward the Brazos River
j. E. Farquhar and j. p. Nc
Gregor started In pursuit of them.
The, convicts halted them about 200
yards off, ordering them TO throw up
their hands. Farquahar aud McGregor
drew their guns instead, The conyicts
made breastworks of the mules they
were riding and began firing. Far
quahar and McGregor seeing that about
half the number were armed with win
chester rifles, knew they could do moth
ing alone, 80 beat a hasty retreat. The
convicts kept firing at them until they
were 400 or 500 yards away. The officers
OF Bryan were notified and they will
try to head them off, as they are making
their way mp the Brazos river. Nothing
has been heard no far from the rest OF
the number that escaped.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-05-15

MIR. MORTON AND MR.. M'LANE.
PARIS May H,-Mr. Morton, retiring
United States minister, to-day pre-.
sented his letters of recall 10 President
Grevy. Mr.. Morton and NJ. Grevy
then lunohed together. Afterwards
Mr.McLane presented his credentials 10
President Grevy and delivered
au address, to which Grovy replied wei
coming the now minister and thanked
him for the sentiments Expressed in his
address. Nj. Grevy assured Mr.. Nc
Lane that ho would always find i'm
France the most sympathetic co-opera
ton in everything calculated TO pro-
mote the welfare of tho American re-
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New OvleRns
s,tage Rebbers oonricaaa.

SAN ANTONIO, May l4.-[Special. r..
Potter and McDaniels, the celebrated
stage robbers, were convicted in the
United States court to-day snd SEN
fenced for life. Their crimes have been
numerous and daring, and for Iong
time they, terroi5zed West Texas. They
siso murdered a New Mexican sheriff,
who was in coach robbed by them and
who resisted.
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inc sOudan.
ENdLAND's NEGOTIATIONS WITH FUR

key.
LONDON, May. A.-Negotiations are
proceeding with Turkey for tho latter's
occupation of SuaEim and thssoudan
ON the following basis: The porte en-
cages to assist in suppressing the slave
trade and ia developing external COM
mercial relations. Besides, formal pro-
posals have beon made through Fehml
Pasha that IL the porte accepts, an Eng.
lish company Will obtain the option OF
securing concession TO construct rail
way to Berber, and will receive other
trading rights. Earl Granville Is also
negotiating with the Italian govern.
ment concerning an alternative scheme
for the occupation OF the Red Sea Lit
toral in the event OF failure to come 10
an agreement with the po.te.
GUARDS ORDERED HOME.
The brigade of guards has been
ordered home.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-05-15
Mnrder In Arkan,an

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark, May l4.---J..
D. Blansett, reputable citizen of Ger
aid' Arkansas, was slot last night and
mortslly wounded by Jasper Narlow.
Biansott died to-day. MARROW had
insulsed Blansett's wife, and was
knocssd down by the latter, where
upon Marlow shot Blansett. Marlow
sed and has not yet been Captured.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-05-15

Fort WORTH, May i4.-[Special.l-A
gang Of four counterfeitersQ Qtalians) are
said to be In the citv and passing their
base coins. Bedini, the head Of the gang.
Is desperate fellow, who has resisted
the officers several times aud escaped.
me money passed is q silver dollar
with good ring and fair appearance. IL
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-05-15

FORT WORTH May n.--[special.l l.
Hon. N. IL. Darnell, Mexican veteran,
over 20 years old, who has been in two
constitutional conventions In this state
In lSi5 and lS75-and who is u author
OF the famous homestead law, is diving
at his residence near this city.
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England.
THE LONDON STOCK MARKET

LONDON, May H-2 p. m.-Consols
opened at 909S; at p. m. they declined
to@ 3,l6, aud are now quoted at 70 l-l6
for both money and account.
8p' IN. -Consols, 90 for both accounts.
Az the chester meeLng gto.d day the race
iof the great Cheshire handicap STAKES
was won by Whipperin; Stone Clink
second, Warspite third. There were
seven starters.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-05-15

Aus-IN, May lathe preliminary
trial Of the negro Plummer, charged
with ahe murder of DR.. Johnsonis cook,
is stin in progress, but all the evil
dence 5hus far Is simply oircumstantial.
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A New Trinl arante,,l.

HAsRfsoN, Ark, May 14.-sli Bear
den, who was to hang on the l5th in
stent tor the murder of old man Arnold,
In Searcy county, Arkansas, Il, 1882, has
been granted new trial.
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Avn oId nanlser suIeldea.

READING, Pa, May i4.--Michsel AL
dsrfer, aged 50, president of the Perki-
omen National bank, OF East Green-
vile, Gregory county, hung hi mself
yesterday afternoon. The suicide was
caused by rumor Of crookedness In his
accounts, which affected his mind.
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France.

CONCLUSION OF THE CANAL CoNFER-
ENCE.
PARIS, May A.-The sub-committee
have agreed to leave tho plenary suez
canal commission to deal with the ques
tion OF supervision of the canal.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-05-15
The weather.

COTTON BELT REPORT.
The cotton belt weather report Tor Texas
showing the maximum and minimum temf
perature; also the rainfall for the past .
hours IL as follows:
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1. q. BAYNE, 1T. IRRELEVANT, JR.,
4 rrssidapt, Vice-Presldsnt,
nj, N. REARDoN, Cashier.
Dallas Natl Bank
katnorized Capital. $500, 900
Capital paid in, s15O,0O0
earpius and Undivided PrOflts, S45, 900
lssas Of Merchants and Individuals Solicit

ILHQuuAG vi ulvlVnaAb3 aAu Ahu1Ntuuute DVlVlt9u
DrREoroRs: 8. 6. B.yne, w, B. Worsham
E, x. Ferguson, A. j. Porter, j. T. Trese-
want, Jr., 7, L. Marsalls, Alfred Davis, O. A.
|Keating, X. NJ, ReRrdon.
The following are prominent subscribers
10 the stock OF this bank;
4 @. NJ. TRoUTMAN, President Central Ma
|tional Bank, Philadelphia.
A T. w. BROWN, of Provident Life and Trust
|Co., Philadelphia.
A W. A. PULLMAN, President Seaboard
Bank New York.
4 JAMES Il. GRANNIS, OF Tradesmens
.Eational Bank, New York.
4 &. q. BAYNE, President First National
Bank. Bradford, Pa, and Vice. President
|ssaoOard Bank, New York
L. r. LAYTON, of First National Bank,
.Olean, N. Y.
n. 8. BUTLER, of First National Bank,
j. i. HANNA, OF Weir Plow Co.. Nom
month III.
D. 0DAY, General Manager National
'fransit Company OF United States,
4 JOB. SEEP, of the Standard OIL Go.
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.SMLA, May H.-Tho now AZ
guam frontier line starts at
point north OF Zulhoar and
runs thence eastward TO Chainopi-
Bhid. From the latter place Tho line
extends northward down the Kushk
.iVer 70 Honzit'khan and proceeds
to Khoja-Saleh. ''0'
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WE HAVE DETER MINED TO
Make EV DRY FRIDAY A GREAT
SALE OF ALL OUR REM IN A NTS
AN ID THEY WILL BIZ MARKED AT
SUCEI E'ABULOUSLY LOW PRICES
.PEIAT 1T WILL MAKE OUR REIN
N ANTI DAY SECOND ONLY TO OUR
MONDAYS SALES OF SPECIAL
BARGAINS
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: THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER FoEOE.

lEHEhANi May ID. .- Col. Alika-
non, who commanded Russians
IN their attack on Penideh, re-.
mains at Merry with 1000 troops. Rus
SLAMS have two battalions of infantry
and 500 cavalry, with two batteries at
SaTakhs, They have strong outposts at
Puli-Khartum aud Zultikar.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-14
Post No Bills.

A large crowd gathered yesterday on VS.
basha street, near the district court, attracted
by controversy between Sheriff Richter,
Court House Contractor Breen and the mem
bers Of the st. Paul and Minneapolis Bill
Posting company. Messrs. Greiner and
Breslauer, who compose the bin posting firm,
had arranged with Contractor Breen for the
erection of fence along Wabasha street,
which was to act at once as q protection and
bill board. The first brace had just been
erected when Manager Scott Of the opera
house objected to the proceedings and OBJ
tanned an order from the chairman of the
county commissioners committee on public
buildings to stop the work through the agency
of the county attorney and the sheriff. These
officers notified the workmen, and hence the
controversy, Contractor Breeu claiming the
right TO placard upon the grounds, that the
premises were under his Jurisdiction, mas
much as he had charge of the excavations.
The auimus Of the proceedings seems to have
been business rivalry, but the matter of juris-
iictiou will not be settled until wednesday,
on which day the county commissioners
meet
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-14
A "Charivari."

The patrol wagon was hastily summoned
by telephone, about 9 O'Clock last night, to
the neighborhood Of East Fifteenth street
There was wedding in progress, and a
crowd of upwards Of $50 boys and spectators
had gathered about and were making life
burdensome to the residents Whereabouts oy
rafting tin pans, hooting, cat-calling and
kindred pleasantries. When the presence Of
the patrol wagon became known there was a
great hurrying and skurrying to get out of
sight, and in two minutes from the time of
its arrival not person was to be seen in the
vicinity. Not one stood upon the order OF
his going, but each ran down alleys and over
fences-any way to get out Of reach of the
blue coats. One proverbial, demoniacal
small boy, who was pounding with fiendish
energy on an old, tin coffee boiler was so
much engrossed in his work that the situa-
ton didn't dawn upon him until most Of
the others had vanished, and Officer Baer
was almost within reach. He quickly grasped
the situation, however, when he did spy the
guardian of the peace, and plunged head
long over the fence and was seen no more.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-14
A LIVELY SESSION.
An Old Time Day in the Police Court-A Big
Grist Of Buns Disposed Of.

Only long green note, reposing in till;
Only thirsty bloak with his eye on dollar bill
Only an outstretched hand, a moment of sweet
possession;
Only sad-eyed man joining the workhouse pro-
cession.
He was gentleman Of the shade, a min
ion Of the moon, he was on his financial up
pers, and he resorted to unique way of re-
plenishing the exchequer.
Saturday night he waltzed into saloon
and called for glass of lager. AS the cock
tail chemist turned to draw the beer the
cane across the counter and was in the act of
cabbaging a green back from the till when
the beer-jerker turned and seized him. He
was in court yesterday and gave the name of
Thomas Williams, and was sent out for
thirty days.
Joe Salera, degenerate Roman who runs
peanut rooster on Market street, was up
on the charge of beating his wife. He is
jealous of his better half and in fit of
jealous frenzy he attempted to dispose of her
last Sunday. The woman was not in court
yesterday, but the fellow was put under
bonds of $500 to keep the peace.
John Falk, very mean sneak thief, was
up for larceny. Last Saturday evening he
nailed a coat and a bag of stuff from a
laborer and he was caught in the act of walk
ing off with them. He will do the bucksaw
act for the next sixty days.
The case of John Murphy, charged with
assault with a deadly weapon, beer glass,
came up on continuance, He is one of 4
trio of men who broke up dance on West
Seventh street couple Of weeks ago and in
augurated free fight. 1t cost him twenty
five bills.
Michael Burk, regular boarder at the
workhouse, celebrated his release Sund by
getting royalty budged. He was waltzed
out to his familiar home again for thirty
days.
Patrick Broderick, tough youngster, and
one Of the Rice street gang, was charged
with assault with dangerous weapon.
Last Sunday the accused. in company with
his brother Ed, Jack Carr and Louis Manke,
pouuced on Swede in the infamous saloon
kept by Nordenskjold on Rice street, and
almost killed the poor fellow. The other
offenders have not yet been arrested and
Pats case was continued week. He was
held in the sum of $3.50. There has been
anumber of disgraceful rows in this saloon
of late and the mans license ought TO be re-
voked.
Joe Costello was on bender, and when
taken in charge he resisted the officer. He
got twenty days. John Sultet, colored
chin scraper, cabbaged whip from buggy
and he went out for thirty days.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-14
THE COURTS.
Supreme Court.
for bids.

At yesterdays session all the justices were
present but Justice Berry, and the following
business was transacted:
Mary Branch, respondent, vs.. William
Dawson, Robert A. Smith ct al, partners,
ETC., Lathrop E. ReeD, appellant; argued
and submitted.
Albert NJ. Scott, appellant, VS.. Sampson A.
Reed and Celia A. Eels and Abbie i. Reed,
respondents; motion to dismiss denied.
The State of Minnesota ex rel. Charlotte A.
Secombe, respondent, VS.. The Board of Park
Commissioners Of the City Of Minneapolis,
appellant; argued and submitted.
Charles c. Lyford, appellant, vs.. ". w.
Brown, respondent; motion to strike out a
portion of the return or appeal denied, and
afterwards argued and submitted.
August Anderson, respondent, vs.. The
Minneapolis & st. Louis Railway company,
appellant; submitted on its merits at q previ-
Gus day; ordered that the order of the court
below is affirmed, and that the respondent
have judgment.
Adjourned until to-day at $50 a. IN.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-14
A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.
Two Hack Drivers Quarrel, and One q
Them Is Kicked to Death nv a Horse.

Two Hack Drivers Quarrel, and One Of
Them Is Kicked to Death by Horse.
A fatal neutrality-suspicious. a homicide or
not has notyet been acknowledgements at
Bren nan IS livery stable, onSt Peter street. near
Ninth street, about 2 O'Clock yesterday after
noon, resulting in the death of Albert Nelson,
a hack driver, and better known as 'sBig AL"
The circumstances Of the affair are sub
stantially as follows: About the hour named
Mr.. Brennan and one of his men were en-
gagged in measuring feed at one of the bins,
when their attention was attracted by loud
and angry words between Nelson and hack
driver named Edward Kicker and known
among his associates as "Friday." The latter
was heard to call Nelson a vile name,
when Mr. Brennan quit his work and went
into the stable proper where the men were
quarreling. The men were found clinched,
and just as Brennan approached with the
view of separating them, Nelson received
shove and fell behind the hind heels of one
of the horses. The shock caused the animal
to prance as if to get out of the way, and in
SO doing he stepped with full force on Mel
sons head. Realizing his danger, Mr..
Brennan caught Nelson by the feet and
pulled him from under the horse's heels.
His head was smashed almost to jelly and
Drs.. Murphy and Boardman attended him,
but he died in about twenty minutes.
Coroner Quinn was notified, and
he will hold an inquest to-day,
when the case will be fully investigated and
the blame placed where it belongs. The de-
ceased was about forty years of age, single,
and he was man of good habits and good
workman, and for some time past has been
in the employ of Jerry O'Brien, driving
hacks. When sober he is pleasant, indus
trious fellow, but when drunk he is disposed
to be quarrelsome.
Officer Merriam found Kicker on Eighth
street about 4 30 O'Clock and arrested him.
A GLOBE reporter visited him at his cell in
the station house. He said he went into the
barn yesterday afternoon to take out his
horses and was engaged in putting on bri-
die when the words between himself and
Nelson began. Nelson cursed and threat
ened him, and finally attempted to choke
him. Kicker warned him off and finally
gave Nelson push which staggered him
across to the opposite stalls where he fell
against the heels OF one Of the horses. The
animal at once began kicking, and Kicker
attempted to quiet the horse and was one of
the first to pull Nelson from beneath its
hoofs. The deceased man and Kicker had
always been friends, aud the latter believed
from Nelson's actions before the trouble be-
gan and from his disposition shown to seek
quarrel, that he was under the influence OF
liquor. Kicker spoke we'll of Nelson, deeply
deplored the fatal termination of the dispute,
and finally broke down entirely, his feelings
preventing him from proceeding, and he re-
quested to be left to himself until be regained
control of his emotions.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-14
Mt THE WINDOW.
Varieties of Curtains aud Shades Notc In
Vogue.

Varieties of Curtains aud Shades No,c in
VOOue.
Where a house is without blinds dark
shades seem to be necessity; but ugler
hangings could scarcely be imagined than
the present bighly-fashionable and ultra
aesthetic articles.
Where there is an ugly view to be covered,
the lower part of the window may be made of
stained glass and thin silk gauze should
hang from the upper sash TO meet it
A window without curtain is like a
picture without frame. With q neat car
pes, pretty walls and tasteful hangings a
room has an air Of refinement about it, even
though the rest of the furniture be simple
and insufficient
White is to be ignored unless for summer
use, and even then dust will discolor it, even
if the maid-of-all-work does not leave her
fnger marks on 1t every time the panes are
wiped off. Ecru is good shade, as also are
pearl, the opal tints and the first four shades
Of brown and olive.
{ With provision made for three curtains, the
window is still unfinished without pattern
curtain. which may be made of brocatelle,
tapestry, plush. damask, satin. satinet, raw
silk or turkoman. The latter material is all
ready for hanging, and is rich-looking and
wear-forever fabric.
Venetian shades are again revived, and
some people are having them put in their
houses in place Of inside shutters. They are
flushed with deep wooden cornices, under
which they are rolled. These goods cost just
about as much as shutters, and are by no
means as durable. The blinds are made to
order TO match the finish Of the room for
which they are intended.
Transparencies are 10 longer used for
sash curtains, as they soil readily. and few
curtains are success after the second wash
ing. In their place India silk Is used, as
well as silk grensdiDe and light madras
cloths. The silks are by far the best adapted
for this purpose, as the texture is soft and
pliable and admits Of being gracefully draped.
The colors are various shades from green to
blush red, India reds, olive green, copper,
gilt and those blue shades that are seen only
in Oriental fabrics.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-14
The New wabasha Street Bridge.

The new Wabasha street bridge was In
spected By the city engineer Saturday and
pronounced complete and satisfactory. The
contractors, Messrs. Jusley, Sure & Tullock
Of Leavenworth, Kan :, have performed the
entire work in s. eredita6le manner, replac-
ing the old wooden bridge with strong and
elegant structure Of iron having 4 carryi 4 z
capacity much greater Chau that OF the old
bridge. The work of erection has been done
under the direct supervision OF Mr.. P. Ma
guire, superintendent of construction, and
has been carried ca without interruption 70
travel at aud time The total cost Of The
new work so far has been about $3.50, 600.
Tue whole OF the structure has been replaced
excepting the old iron span near this end,
which will have 10 be rebuilt within : short
time. We are informed that when this span
is replaced with new one similar 10 the
others the bridge viii be considered BY e1-
pert engineers one OF the best bridges on The
Mississippi river.