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Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08
The Floater.

Mr.. w. E. Hermance, Of Pittsf cid,
Mass, called at the G. HI. editorial
room yesterday for the purpose of re-
porting progress on his trip from
Livingston, Montana, on the Yellow
stone river, from which point he start
ed on a canoe voyage on the fourth Of
last July, and has, up TO this time.
hoated a distance of 1850 miles. He
is destined for Port Eads, which place
he expects to arrive at about March
LIST, and return to New Orleans in
time for Mardi Gras. He is making
sketches and taking notes en- route for
publication. His entire voyage will
have been 1880 miles in length when
he reaches the mouth Of the river which
is probably the Longest fresh water
float on record. His boat was built
especially for this trip. She is fifteen
feet in length with thirty-four inch
breadth of beam, has air tight
chambers at either end, lockers, etc.,
and is quite convenient for the pur-
pose.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08
Excitement in Texas

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity of Paris, Tex, by the
remarkable recovery of Mr.. J. L. Cor
ley, who was so helpless he could not
turn in bed, or raise his head every
body said he was dying of Consump-
ton. A trial bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery was sent him. Find
ing relief, he bought a large bottle and
a box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
by the time he had taken two boxes of
Pills and two bottles of the Discovery,
he was well and had gained in flesh
thirty-six pounds.
Trial bottles of this Great Discovery
for Consumption free at Hardaway &
Cassell's. z
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08

A perusal Of the Warren county
Jail docket by a @. II. reporter yes
terday developed the fact that nine
prisoners have escaped from that in
stitution during the past twelve
months, as follows:
VIM. Cole, charged with grand larce-
ny, escaped March l7th; Joe King,
grand larceny, escaped from bailiff
June 22d; Ed Thomas. grand larceny,
escaped June Both; Gilbert Thomas,
assault with intent to kill, escaped Au-
gust 28tb; William Howard. grand
larceny, escaped while cleaning up
court house Oct. 2lst; billiard Neeley,
assault to kill, escaped over the wall
Dec. 2lst; John Williams, aiding pris-
oners to escape, and was sent up for
six months, escaped over the wall De-
cember 2lst; Jake Saddler, poisoning,
escaped while cleaning the court house
Dec. 10th, and Sam Sharp, a State wit
ness, escaped while cleaning the
sheriff's office, Dec. 31st.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08
Thorouphlv Convinced.

The test made yesterday by Mr.
George W. Rogers, agent of the Lewis
hand fire extinguisher, at the corner
of Washington and Clay streets, of the
efficiency of the extinguisher IN put
ting out fires which seem to be be-
yond control, was a uccess in every
respect. and was so thoroughly con-
vincing chat a number Of orders were
sold at the time. Another test will be
made in a few days when ayoung lady
will handle the ex~tinguisher, in order
that its efficiency as "a domestic safe
guard may be demonstrated. They
are beyond doubt the best thing of the
kind ever invented.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08
nlenel.-Waohenheim

Mr.. Herman Spiegel was married at
s o'clock last evening by Rabbi +. NJ.
Bien, at the residence of the brides
parents, to Miss Naomi Wachenheim,
The bride is a popular young society
lady and the groom a well-known
young business man of this city. The
bride was dressed in cream colored Al
batross cloth trimmed with white
brocaded satin and natural flowers.
The attendants were Mr.. and Mrs. S.
Wachenheim and Mr.. Marcus Wach-
enheim and Miss Hattie W%achenheim
A large number of their friends were
present and the presents were numer-
Gus and elegant, many of which were
from abroad. An elegant supper, con
gratulations, dancing, etc, were fea.
lures of the evening.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08
Death of Can't. C, E, Webb.

DOoIIl vi SophH ~ - SNS
A gloom was cast over business and
social circles early yesterday morning
by the announcement that Capt. G. E
Webb, an old and much respected
citizen, had after a lingering and pain
full illness, died in his room in the
Hoffman building at n o'clock am.
His remains were removed at an early
hour to the residence Of Mr.. Lee
Richardson on Cherry street from
which place the funeral proceeded at 3
o'clock pm. The funeral cortage was
a very large one, headed by a detach-
ment from each of the several fire
companies of the city, he having been
an old and active member Of the Hook
and Ladder Company No. !; an escort
of officers and members of the Volun:
teer Southrons walked on either side
of the hearse and a vast cortage OF
sorrowing friends and relations fol-
lowed in carriages. No more popular
or more universally beloved citizen
lived in Vicksburg than Capt
Ed Webb. He was a leader
in everything, socially, political
or otherwise that tended to ad-
vance the public welfare, an in
dustrious and studious business man
he was never too busy to lay down hi'
pen and greet d friend or go imme
diately and attend the wants of TIT
Door, aid the patriotic in their en-
beavers to do good or to map out thu
PLAZA for a political or business venture
which had for its motto "pro bono pub
lico." Such is the class of citizen TO
which Vicksburg mourns to-day, aD'
swhose place will be hard to fill IN tn
? hearts of our citizens.
Capt. G. E. Webb was a nativ'
Of Baltimore, Md. Some year
before the war he went tt
Natchez. Miss, where he Dir
business for the house. of Stanton
Newman until, in 1854, when he cam
to Vicksburg, and kept books severa
wears for the Unknown ante-bellun
firm of Crutcher & McRaven, and sub
sfqnently with the house of }. J
Carrard & Co. When the war cam
tho us S unable b to eater the army, d
much good department service unde
Gems. Taylor, Hindman, Holmes an
GyirLv Smith in the Trans Mississippi
where the writer first knew him. Al
fer the smoke of battle had blow
away he returned to Vicksburg, an
entered the service Of the wellkno"
hardware house of Lee Richardson
Co.. where he has been a promlneI
attache up to the time of his Tecer
illness. He has a nephew, Mr.. Jane
Rand, living in this city, and a Sls'!
at Ssaborn, Mass. May he rest
neace is the universal prayer OF a SO.
rowing community who loved MIN
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08
THE COLD WAVE.
In all Towns North Of Colorado the
Thermometer Varied from 20 to
80 Degrees Below Zero--It is
Thought the Storm VIII Cause
High Death Rate Among Cattle.

DENVER, Jan. GA storm of unusual violence
prevails In the mountains. The blOckades on
railroads are the worst known for several years.
The signal 0filcerhere says the storm originated
in the Rocky mountains four days ago, where
the first frigid weather began. All the towns III
northern CUlOradOthe thermometer varied from
20 to 30 degrees below zero. AT tennessee Pass,
above Leadville, the mercury indicated So de-
greeS below zero. This intense cold weather
was accompanied by high winds blowing from
the north. The zero laden winds blowing east
and striking the warmer atmosphere causes the
In Kansas the worst phase Of the storm is
the necessary disastrous effects it will have
upon the cattle interests. 1t is th1ught that the
storm Will cause high death in
southern Colorado, not because Of the
snow particularly, but because Of intensely
cold weather and higher winds along the Atkan-
saS valley. The herds are drifting 10 the river
and showing unmistakable evidence OF becOm-
ing fatigued. In the mountain valleys, where
thousands OF cattle were lately driven from the
Overst0cked ranges Of the plains, the storm will
prove 10 De excessively severe. The larger pOr-
lion OF these Valless are out Of reach OF tele-
graphic communication. In the valleys the
heards are from specially western and northern
Colorado lying west OF the Centenni i Divide.
The snOwlis report d TO be unusually deep and
the streams frozen. Great loss will Undoubtedly
be The result. The unparalleled cold weather in
northern New Mexico Will cause great damage
to the mammoth herds grazing there. Hun
dredS OF SnOWfshOvelerS and uOZens OF pl0Ws
and all the locomotives available have left Dem
yer to battle with the drifts ON the railroads.
Lhe Kansas City line, at the base Of the noun
tains, escaped with only a few inches Of snow
fall, but was the dominion Of an Arctic wave.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08
RovIna Dots.
BOvINA, MISS, Jan. {

BOVINA, MISS, Jan. s 1885.
Miss E. G. Hebron who has been for
two months in New Orleans attending
the bedside of her brother, A. G. He
bron, who had his leg broken at Grena-
da on Nov. Sd, 1885, arrived this morn
ing by the accommodation train and
reports her brother able to be up OF
clutches.
A. B. Ballard, Of Camilla, Ga. has
just succeeded in purchasing a nict
little farm az this place and intends
making this his future home. We
wish him success.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08

On motion the overseer of the 0
running west from old Fort Hill, wad
instructed to have the same worked.
On motion Jackson Clark was APP
pointed overseer Of road No. 60 vice
James B. Lanier, resigned.
The bill of the Vicksburg Gas Light
Company for November and December
were referred to the president Of the
board..
Ham Slaughter was appointed over
seer Of road No. 81 instead Of Fenton
Harris, resigned.
The bills of W. H. Watkins and
Robert Wood for road and bridge work
in the second district, was referred "a
Supervisor John Adams for investiga.
tiOn. r
! The petition Of 7. A. Marshall and
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08
FROM LAKE PROVIDENCE.
An Attempt to Burn the Jall--Lee
Stewart Sentenced to the Peni-
Tertiary for Two Years.
speclal to Commerclal Herald.

lake PROVIDENCE, La, Jan. GAN at
tempt to burn the parish jail at this place was
made last night by Rev. Vim. George, cOlOTed,
under sentence Of death for the murder OF his
paramour, Peggy johnson, and ~h0 IS to be ok
ecuted on the 18th inst An examination Of the
iron cell where the doomed man was confined
showed that he had been preparing for the con-
summation Of his purpose several days pre-
yiOus. A2small crack In his cell gave evidence
that he had used his water bucket for kindllng
purposes aided by the use Of pieces OF fat meat
and matches used for smoking, which he drop
ped through the crack, igniting the wood work
Of the building, which bUraed slowly and was
discovered aud extinguished. This morning the
damage has been repaired and the prisoner se-
cured by shackles and chained to the wall. This
is the second or third attempt to escape,
Lee Stewart, cOlOred, who was convicted at
the last term Of the district court for COW steal
ing, was sentenced to the penitentiary Tor two
years.
The weather continues cold and freezing.
Many labOrers are moving to different planta-
lions aud preparing for another crop.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08
OpRE FOE PILES.

Piles r frequently proceeded by a
sense of weight in the back, loins and
lower part of the abdomen, causing
the patient to suppose he has some af-
lection Of the kidneys or neighboring
organs. At times, symptoms of
Indigestion are present, as Hatulency,
uneasiness of the stomach, etc. A
moisture, like persriration, producing
a very disagreeable itching, after get
ting warm, is a very common atten-
dant. Blind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles yield at once to the application
Of DR.. Bosanko's Pile Rem edy, which
acts directly upon the parts affected,
absorbing the Tumors, allaying the
intense itching, and affecting a Ier-
manent cure. Price, so cents. Adj
dress, The DR.. Bosanko Medicine Co,
Plqua, Ohio. Sold by G. C. Reynolds
& Co. l
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08
Insane over Religion.

CHICAGO. Jan. 6.-Ihe Daily News special
from Danville, Ills, says: The surviving mem
bers Of the family Of the late Walcott Allen, a
well to do farmer, living eight miles north Of
this city, have gone hopelessly insane over re-
ligion. They are all converts of u revival re-
Gently held in the nelghbOrhOOd. George Allen,
aged forty two, was adjndged insane Monday,
and his brother Herbert A len. aged tllirty-f0ur,
was adiudged insane yesterday. Both were
heads Of families and each has a wife and two
children. Their sister, Miss Mary Allen. aged
twenty-fOur, will be tried for insanity to-day.
The mother, aged sixty years, is also insane.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08
A stata UNCONSTITUTIONAL Convantlon,

NEW ORLEANS, Jan, 6-The Picayune's jack
son, Miss. special says an effort win be made In
this legislature to adopt measures providing for
Il State constitutional convention. Under The
constitution OF 1882 Mississippi elected all her
Judiciary, making each OF the three branches Of
The government distinct and independent Of the
other under the present constitution the judi
cial officers, a total OF over thirty places. are
filled by appointment OF the governor. This ln-
cludes the supreme and circuit Judges and
chancellOrs for the entire State. This is the last
Southern stale to revive the privileges 80 much
side over their Interests when litigation. IS neces-
saEy, and this feature is the most cherished OBJ
ject OF those who seek the new constitution,
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08
One Of the Largest Mortgage Bonds
Ever Filed.

DECATUR, Ill, jan. GA heavy mortgage
has been filed for record in Macon county
recorders office. 1t is filed by United Lines
Telegraph Company OF which Edward $. Stokes
is president, which company will operate
telegraph lines throughout this portion OF state
out OF New York. The mortgage is for 81, 700,
900 in favor of the Farmers Loan and Trast
Company OF New York City and Is to draw
interest in gold at the rate OF six per cent per
annum until 1905. This is one Of the largest
mortgage bonds ever filed for record In this
county. Business men here look upon the
enterprise with interest as they bellies e the pro-
posed opposition will give them better facill-
ties and cheaper rates.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08

board accepted and received an In
Identifying bond to guarantee the
board against damage.
Mr.. Gilland being asked for an
opinion in regard to this indemnifying
bond said that while it would protect
them as a board it would no protect
them individually in case Of suit
against them for illegal issuance OF
funds.
In order TO enable the bond to be
an ended so as to indemnify the board
as a board and individually the matter
was laid over until tomorrow.
Chaneery Clerk Hardy stated that
Judge Arthur had the combination of
the big safe formerly in the circuit
clerks Office and now in the chancery
clerks office, and that he could not
open the safe without said combina-
tion, and asked that he be authorized
to pay $25 to a locksmith TO unlock
the same.
Mr.. Joseph Maganos came before
the board and asked for a rebate OF
his pole, claiming that he has been lille
gally taxed for a pole, he being 6O
years of age next August, which was
granted and a warrant for 81 ordered
in his favor from the school fund.
This dollar went to the city school
fund and the county has to pay it
back to Mr., Maganos.
Superintendent Patterson, keeper OF
the poor house, reports having twenty
four inmates in that institution on
January l, 1886.
On petition Of Charles Muldoon
assessment on his Levee street prop
erty was reduced from $1,000 to $500,
Mr.. John W. Patterson, keeper of the
county pOor-house was allowed Tor
salary Tor November .................$ 90 d
One additional inmate, thirty days aC
twenty-five cents W
Salary for December. ...........n.." 50 3
One additional inmate twenty-six days. @ B
one additional inmate twelve days.. 3 N
For burying Marian Williams. ......... TO
A number of bills Of Sheriff Becl
were received and referred to a com
mittep.
Bill of Clerk Hardy for services ant
fees was allowed.
On the petition of T. r. Foster tt
the board of supervisors the southern
boundry line of the First Supervise
District was established as follows
70 begin at the southeast corner of tn,
city limits and run west along the
southern line of the city limits until i
strikes the Halls Ferry road; theme
south on the Halls Ferry road to Bow
mar avenue; thence west on Bowma
avenue until it strikes the city limits
thence on the south line of the cit.
limits until it strikes the Mississippi
river.
On motion the board adjourned at
o'clock until 10 o'clock AIN. Wednes
day.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08

Special % the Commercial Herald.

who was accidentally wounded at MeLaurin's
house on new Years day, died on the 4th.
A most brutal and coNardly assault was made
last night on Aunt Jape Hudson, the ~Wtll-knOWn
old cOlored woman, who for several years has
cooked for Rev. Father Wise. The assault was
made with ahatchet by a c0l0red woman named
Cora. About 0 O'clock she knocked at Aunt
James door, and as the old woman opened, the
blows were dealt her, ~intllcting serious wounds.
RObberyls supposed to have been the object OF
the murderOus assault 1he a~ssailant was ar
rested and Is now in jail.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08
rhraa Men Drowned.

ANNE, ND, Jan. elm the wind
and rain storm which prevailed Monday night,
three men were drowned near Rock Greek while
irving to make shore IN a small skill from their
vessel, which was anchored a few hundred
yards from shore. Tn surf was too strong for
the boat aud washed completely over It, carry
WIN W. was With them cIinoing n fhe ssdA of me
boat, where he renamed until reseusd
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08
snecIal % Lhe c%ommrreIal Harald.

E&1NN - NE
JACKSON, MISS. Jan. 6.-The legislature met
this morning at 10 o'clock ana alter prayer
members drew for choice Of seats. Ben III
Wells, Of Bolton. Kinds county, got first choi1e
and chose a seat on the third row from tie
speakers desk on the left hand side and third
seat from the aisle. This Is one OF the best seats
In the house and Will give the brilliant young
Kinds countyian a favorable opportunity Of
catching the speakers eye.
A resolution was offered allowing each mem.
Der 1--WE dollOrs for stationery. This met with
some opposition, some OF the members being IN
favor OF no appropriation 1t all, and others foe
only half thfs amount. The resolution WAS
finally adopted In original form.
Al ~ o1c Ock m. the legislature adjourned
until 10 Am. tomorrow.
The New Mississippian OF to day IN a strong
editorial comes cut Tor II. II. Henry for public
printer. It says il has the kindest feelings for
Col. Power, but thinks he has had the Office quite
long enough 1thighly endorses Henry as beng
competent and prepared 70 perform the duties
Of the office satisfactorily to the best interests
Of the State.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08
a ~pnr.1AB1.R ARTTCLN.

For enterprise, push and a desire w.
get such goods as will give tne Ilad ds
Satisfaction, G. C. Reynolds & Co. leaaS
oil competition. They sell Dr. BoSan-
Kos Cough and Lung Syrup, because
its the best Medicine on the maIAe.'
for Coughs, Colds, Group and Primary
G - Price 80 sents and 81
Samples free.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08
Accident on the Chesapeake and
Ohio Road.

HINTON. w. VA Jan. 6.-Awreek occurred
on the chesapeake and Ohio railroad at
Stretcher's Neck tunnel, near here, Monday.
Three men were killed and three others wound
ed. The men were raising the track IN the tun-
mel when freight train, which had not been
warned, entered and derailed, piling the cars In
confusion. Clark Richard, Howard, and 9. T.,
DickOn. were killed; Moses Killer, Thompson,
and Geo. Hunt were wounded. Trains were de-
layed tWenty-f0ur hours.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08
Failure Of a Jewelry Dealer

NEW York, Jan. 6.-Adolph Gold
smith, dealer in jewelry in Maiden
Lane, assigned yesterday, giving pref
erence for $S3,204, also preferring
Iromissory notes aggregating 2O,492
francs.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08

The best salys used In the world for Cuts
Bruises, pies, sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhem, letter.
Chapped Hands, ChllblaIns, Corns and all kinds
n skin Eruptions, Freckles and Pimples. The
saIye & guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
q every case. Be sure you get HENRY's CAR
BOLIO SALvE, as all others are but limitations
and couateFfeits.
For sale BY All druggists.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08

CONSTIPATION and piles of Two .E Years 81
Standing Cured .-One year ago, " a6e b rd1
wife commenced using your ln eit ! tor,niId liver,
S Cee ! Sp By Constipation, which, had d. s s,Sib Pr0tf
6 abysic RsIeI; and had taken a great qea1 81 ai me Hnr
erin1e but was no better. Your m sh y had \
m NOR ss soi IL now wei. We have Tec9mmenoea !,
% ai manys% suffering tho same way and u mas 6t nen
ss99tisfaetion every time. Please send US Hu9 GE0
1"PMkAfpEN, Lebanon, Va, Dec. 3D. ~
lag ."H"
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08

others asking for q bridge across
ChickasaW bayou, was rejected.
The board adjourned until the next
regular meeting in February.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-08
lie LEolsLATuRE

Drawing for CholcB 81 seats--A
Resolution Offered 70 Appropriate
So to Each Member for Stationery
Met With Some Opposition.