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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-08-05
Tho August Century.

In keeping with the season, the Mid
summer" Century is noticeable for richly
illustrated articles and fiction. OF the
former. the opening paper Is o description
of "Algiers and its Suburbs; Mrs. Lucy
M. Mitchell contributes an account of the
town, Castle, and University OF "Heidel-
berg" "Sca Birds at the Farnc Islands" ="
with illustrations gives II description of
the birds to be found of the Northum-
berland coast on the islands with which
is associated the heroism of Grace Darl-
ing; "The Western Art Movement" by
Ripley Hitchcock, reveals art tendencies
| and achievements which will perhaps
surprise many. ai a.iT sfta-
A sketch portrait of John Burroughs is
the frontispiece and Miss Edith M.
Thomas contributes paper on John
Burroughs and his Last Two Books ;
Charles G. Leland gives the romance of
"a Gypsy Beauty" the famous Char
lottc Cooper, whose portrait makes full
page engraving.
"Thei Minister'S Charge" Mr.. Howells
reveals his country hero, Lemuel Barker,
troubled with sense of doing menial
service. Julian Hawthorne contributes
"Colonel Spaights Prejudices"; and in
1.-THE Casting away of Mrs. Lecks and
Mrs. Alcshine." Frank II. Stockton de-
vclops an irresistibly droll situation. 4r
In the War series, The Battle OF
Fredericksburg" gives scope for varied
and stirring illustration. General James
Longstreet contributes the title paper and
the Confederate view; The Union assault,
upon the memorable stone wall are de-
scribcd by General Darius N. Couch
who was virtually in command on the
field of rSummer's Right Grand Divis
ion General William i. Smith writes
Of the part taken by "Franklin's Lef
Grand Division" and his article con
tains several foot.notcs by General W. b
Franklin. General Rush G. Hawkins
brings new facts to explain "Why Burn
| side did not renew the attack" and
Major j Horace Lacy, then the owner Of
the famous mansion known as the LACY
House." contributes several anecdotes oi
the Confederate commander, under tht
title, "Lec at fredericksburg" There
are five full.pagc pictures among tho
thirty four War illustrations. ~
DR.. Washington GLADDEN. writes of "Is
it Peace or War;" as regards the relations
of capital and labor, and states the sitna
tion on both sides with fierce. The first
editorial in "Tepics of the Time EMIT
led THE Falsehood Of Extremes" deals
with the labor troubles. .,si. 4r B,
Poems arc contributed by James B.
Kenyon, George Edgar Montgomery
Mrs, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Robert
son Trowbridge. Julie X. Wetherill
James I. Mckay. Margaret Yandegrift
and Wallace Peck. y,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-08-05


amendments were finally passed by a vote
OF AZ to 20. The naval increase bill was
called up. amended. passed and confert
ence ordered. The Senate at Q p. m. ad-
jourpcd. - -
In the House, bills were passed for the
construction of public buildings at Santa
Fe, n. M.,, and Springfield Mass. We
toed pension bills were taken mp. The
House refused to pass the bill granting d
| pension OF fifty dollars to the widow OF
General Hunter over the Presidents veto
by n vote of yeas, Ill; nays, 1903. Also
the bill to pension Mrs. lAnderson--yeas
119; nays, 95-not the necessary two.
thirds in either case. The other vetoed
i bills on the calendar were postponed un-
| til December next. The Reagan inter.
State commerce bill was taken up 1t
was passed-yeas, 1S9; nays. Al. The
river and harbor bill was reported from
conference, and the House at 8 D. m.
took recess until 8p. M, the evening
1 session being for the consideration Of
pension bills.
July 31-In the Senate, the Commit
tee on Finance was authorized, during
the recess, to continue the investigation
of undervaluations in the Customs serv-
ice. The House bill to extend the free
delivery system was reported back and
placed on the calendar. A resolution
was offered ipstrpcting the President to
ascertain, by correspondence with foreign
| nations, their intentions with regard to
silver. & The Indian leadership investiga-
ton was authorized to continue during
the recess. The, New Orleans, Baton
Rouge and Vicksburg land forfeiture bill
was reported back. Messrs. Allison, Add
rich and Beck were appointed conferees
on the surplus resolution. The House bill
to regulate the packing and selling of cut
tobacco was considered and finally recon-,
mitted to the Committee on Finances for
further consideration. AT 2;4O p. m. the
Senate went into executive session, and
at $3.50 p. m. adjourned.
| In the House-The Presidents veto of
the public building bill for Springfield,
NV. was ioau anu Tclerreu. Inc river
and harbor conference report of an agree.
ment recognizing the Hennepir Canal.
New York harbor, Potomac flats, and
other Senate amendments was rejected
by the House-yeas, 1902; nays, 135-and
q further conference was ordered. A
joint resolution extending the appropria.
tions until August 10, was reported from
the Committee on Appropriations by Mr..
Randall, but its consideration was object.
cd to and 1t was referred to the commit
tee OF the whole. Blanchard and Hen
derson at their own request were excused
from further service on the river and har-
Dor conference committee, and Messrs.
Glover and Markham appointed in their
places. The House, on, motion of Nor
rison, non-concurred in the Senate
amendments to the surplus resolution,
and q conference was ordered. Messrs.
Morrison, Brcckinridge and Hiscock were
appointed conferees, The Notifications
appropriation bill was reported back,
with the. recommendation that all the
Senate amendments be non ,concurred in.
Mr. Butterworth moved the House recede
from its disagreement to the amendment
establishing "a plant at the Frankford
Arsenal, Philadelphia. Pending action
the House at p. m. adjourned
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-08-05
7----,--.------
MEXICAN OUTRAGE.
Brutal Murder of NaturaIized Citizen
OF This Country.

Brutal Murder Of a Naturnlized Citizen
of This Country.
GALVESTON, TEX. July 29.-Francis
Rasures, the naturalized American citizen
who was arrested and surrendered night
before last, without.a herring by County
Judge Hoffstetter, upon the demand of
Chief of Police Mondragon, of Pcidras
Negras. Mex, that he was. horsethief
was taken from the Mexican prison eight
hours after his incarceration, carried two
miles below Peidras Negras with his
hands tied behind him, and brutally shot
and buried at the command of Mondra-
gon. Css 81 N
The murdered man had taken out pa
pers of citizenship on August 10, 1878,
and prominentmen in Eagle Pass and
Peidras Negras bear testimony that Ra-
sures was an honorable man.
The secret underlying this infamous out.
rage is that Rasures had won the affec-
tions of woman of whom Chief Mon.
dragon was enamored. Mondragon,
swearing vengeance, detailed two-of his
trusty lieutenants one night to murder
his rival, Rasures badly disabled his as
sailants, and escaped TO Eagle Pass. Mon
dragon, however, determined upon his
removal, trumped up charge of horse
theft against him. and had him extradit-
cd and shot. The night that Rasures
was delivered to the Mexican authorities
Mondragon left for Saltillo. not, howev-
er, before having delivered orders to his
Lieutenants to execi;te Rasures
The victim, in pathetic letter, ap-
pealed to U. s. Consul Lynn TO save him,
saying that he was an American citizen.
guiltlcss OF any transgression against any
law, and that Mondragon had had him
arrested to crafty his vengeance. This
letter was delivered to Consul Lynn ten
hours after its author had been basely
shots Prior to receiving the communica-
tien Consul Lynn had already appeared
before the proper authorities of Peidras
Negras, and dsmapded, inasmueh as
Rasurcs was an American citizen, and
had been Illegally eytradited. without
proper representation or hearing, that he
lbe forthwith, released. Mondragon said
that RaSures, was out Of their hands, his
case having been transferred to the high
err Court at Saltillo, where the Consul
would have to make his demands Subse.
quent events prove this assertion Of Mon
dragon false. 8'A ~ aAl ''N'
Consul Lynn has telegraphed the facts
OF the case to Secretary Bayard, at the
same time informing the State Depart.
ment that the reported outrages to Ameri-
can citizens on the Rio Grande and in
Mexico were not exaggerated, but true,
and suggesting vigorous action on the
part of the general Government for their
protection.
The excitement here over this terrible
outrage Is at adangerous pitch, and the
county officials who were parties Dit are
roundly denounced. and will be summar.
| lily removed from Office. y'e8
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-08-05
Export Of wheat.

In the iive months ending with May
last the exports from San francisco and
Portland, Ore. compare as follows with
those from. all Atlantic ports,. Pacific
ports, 10, ,201 .GS7; Atlantic ports. 10, ,0l6.-
no; total, 27.2Os, ,457; per cent. from Pa.
cifc, 4SS. The Pacific coast. however,
exports but little flour. comparatively.
while the Atlantic ports exported the
equivalent Of IL, 2,2l4, 42G bushels In flour
this year, and 1907 $40 last year, d
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-08-05

A statement prepared at the Postofllce
Department shows that the total number
Of officers and employees OF all grades Of
the Department on juno 80, 1886, was
577; Of this number eighty.nine have
either resigned or been removed and their
places filed by appointment since March
4, 1885.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-08-05
LITERARY NOTES.
THE LEADING MoNTHLIEs.
st. Nicholas for August.

ID
The frontispiece, by Mary Hallock
Foote. gives us albright glimpse of child.
life at the seaside. while the opening ar.
ticle. "a Rocky Mountain Hermit" by
Alfred Terry Bacon, is delightful .ac+
countof summer spent among the birds
the beasts and the mountains.
Ripley Hitchcock, contributes, de.
'scription Of the methods and the joys of
salmon. fishing, which is illustrated by
anecdotes and pictures. "On the Wiley
Brook Trcstle"is an exciting vacation
story of the White Mountains. A. new
and original outdoor game, called "Rc.
gatta, is described by Frank Bellew.
The 9Work and Play" department this
month contains "a Rope Yarn spun by
an Old Sailor" who describes some of
the most useful knots and splices employ
ed by mariners, but applicable TO terres.
trial purposes.
Little Lord Faunteroy," is continued.
Rose baltimore Alling carries Mans
Revolt forward in two Clever chapters
The Kelp- gathorers" find strange things
cast up by the sea; Horace. L. Scudder
takes George Washington" through the
year 1888, when he became once more q
private citizen; and Henry Eckford, in
Wonders Of the Alphabet" tells abou,
some curious ancient and modern letter.
systems. There are poems, jinglcs, and
pictures. an.fW 7H
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-08-05
,Iioh,nlnc struck an oak inTinnecono,

Lightning struck an oak inTippecanoe
county, Indiana, and tore Il into splint-
ers. It Is said that each years, layer Of
the growth seemed 10 have been separated
from the other; and split into strips about
half sn inch wide. After completing its
work on the oak. the lightning ran thirty
yards along a wire fence. Il iaa i'i
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-08-05

while the other parts Of theahoes were
almost new. took care 10 watch that
man while he was near my Goods. and
when he was gone. said 10 my wife That
man is thief. The next d3y he was ar
rested by the police for robbery Home
Lourn1I ft
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-08-05

The August Eclectic begins It's bill of
fare with a strikingly suggestive paper
by James Sully on Genius and Insani-
ty," which cannot fail TO interest the
thoughtful reader. DIR, Morell Macken.
zlc discusses the problem rs Medicine q
Progressive Sciencc?" with good deal
of sense and vigor, and ii. D. Trail has a
strong article on International Copy
right" Prof. Max Muller's discussion Of
Goethe and Carlyle" will engage the at
tcntion of all interested in literature is u
fresh and notable contribution TO the
lives of two great men. '"Thc Greek
Home according to Homer" by E. w.
Goodwin, is d scholarly piece Of work.
Mr.. Swinburne's criticism of the old
Shakespearian dramatist, John Webster,
is marked by all the peculiar freshness
and strength of the celebrated English
poet, who appeals little less strongly 10
the public as prose critic than he does
as a poet. Other notable papers are those
on ""Gustave Dore," c'ln Osman Digna' $
Garden" by Phil Robinson. "The De
velopmcnt of North west Canada" by
w. Shelford. and Theodore Agrippa
D'Aubigne," by p. f. Willert. The va
rious short papers are all timely and sug
gestive. The August issue worthily sup
ports the high reputation of the magazine
as a representation Of the best periodical
literature Of the time. Published by Il.
r. Pelton. 25 Bond Street. New York.
Terms, S5 per year; single number, Al
cents trial subscription for months, 81
Eclectic and any 81 Magazine, SO. d
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-08-05

Leg weakness in chicks results usually
from three causes-rapid growth, bottom
heat in brooders, and the use of sulphur.
Lard and sulphur rubbed on the legs of
fowls, in damp weather, will cost them
the use Of their legs for awhile. ,tre4
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-08-05

The Democrats of the Tenth Virginia
District have nominated James Baum
gartncr, jr., TO succeed J. Randolph
Tucker in Congress.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1886-03-15

Progressive euchre has been the rage
for some time, numerous parties having
been given during the winter. The most
interesting one of all WAS that given by
Mrs. Capt. Lee on the evening Of the 9th.
There were about thirty invited guests
present to play the game, forming two
series of tables with three tables each.
Mrs. Lee had procured "a comp lete pro-
gressve eucrhe set with rules for the Oc-
casion. A number of ladies' and officers
were present from the Post, and the gen.
ial Captain and is agreeable lady enter
tained their company in an easy manner,
making all feel at home during the pro-
gress of the game. Elaborate refresh
ments were served just before II o'clock,
after which the four contesting players
played for the prizes. Mrs. Chas. L.
Campbell (per Mr.. Campbelr won flrst
prize-an imported lace handkerchief;
j. Way, second-double ink stand; Miss
Charles first "boooy" plush blotter
Lieut.. Carson, second "booby"--l pair"
of----. We won't say what, but draw
your conclusion. The prizes were pre-.
sented by Capt. Lee in his usual mirthrul
way. Mrs. Lees euchre party was "A stc.
cessful affair, indeed.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1886-03-15
Garrison Gossip.

Lieut.. Rice Is absent at Department
headquarters, having been ordered thithers
Ben Clarke, he Of scout, t,-guidc-interpreter
fame, returned last week from tour of
inspection through oklahoma.
Deputy Postmaster Krause was under
the weather for several days last week,
Charley Taylor with dexterity filled his
Office during his sickness.
DR.. III. T.. Brown, u. $. A.. has gone to
New Orleans on six months leave. He
has been in delicate health for some time =,
hence lie Is of TO recuperate.
The new brick commissary Is rapidly
nearing completion. IL Is being enclos-
ed and already It presents an imposing
appearance. We will give dimensions
soon,
Mr.. j. j. Majors, US. suryeyor. has
been confined TO his bed for several days,
but he now able to be oRt again, although
not yet entirely recovered his normal
strength.
Mrs. Capt. Markley and Mlss 'Stric'"''.
Of Fort Sill, and Miss Howard, who Ia yts'
iting with Agent Hall, at Anadarko, cars"
up with DR.. McNary 70 attend the ssltASo
party.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1886-03-15

Mr. A. @. WhitOw, who has been here
for over three years as cattle inspector for
the Northwest Texas Cattle Growers AS
ISOLATION, Is now in Texas in attendance
uDoD u convention of his associ ltion at
Weatbeiford. While here Mr.. Whitlow.
by his gentlemanly bearing, won many
friends, who hope for his return. When
he left he did not know ii he would
return.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1886-03-15
LAFE MERRITT.

Capt. II. Connell and Mr.. j. w. Butler
came back on the 9th from their Kansas
trip. They visited a number Of prOmi-
nent points, and were more favorably i'm
pressed with New Kiowa than any Of the
rest as being the future QUILTING point
on the border. AS soon as his affairs can
he closed up here, Capt. Connell with Ibis
family will move to that city to embrk
in business. Until recently, he has been
for several years one Of the principal
traders at this Agency. During that time
he won by his fair dealings the confidence
of both Indians and whites near and far.
There Is no question but that Capt. Con-
nell controlled the heaviest "cow trade"
of any merchant in the Territory, and In
whatever business he may engage at New
Kiowa we predict that many Of his old
customers will follow him thiiher. He
starts on Wednesd " by private convey
ances with his family and household
effects, calculating tc make the trip, 10
miles, in six days.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1886-03-15

Capt. Lee, agent for these tribes, has
gust made an eight day trip over the west
ern part of the reservation in the inte rest
Of the Indian colonies, which are being
organized by him. The captain, ever
conscientious and loyal, is deeply interest
cd In his plan of coloDizing these tribes,
and every indication is favorable that good
results will be wrought. The Indians are
taking kindly to'the new plan and have
been given to understand by their agent
that 1t is TO their advantage to accept the
proffered assistance from the government
In the matter. Another colony is TO be
placed on SILT creek, thirty.fye miles
northwest, besides others at different
points on the reservation. The govern.
ment will assist the Indians in opening
out their farms.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1886-03-15

Since Murphy adopted the new meal
hours ut the Darlington Hotel, the board
'ers of that house keep regular hours by
retiring at taps" to be up again at
reveilc.. The boys all work. In accord
with the new rule; only Mr.. Hays says
it is hard to get used to It.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1886-03-15

DR.. Whitney did wear calico, but he
was no less interested In the affair on that
account.
Mr.. Decker, Of the post traders, was
robed In snowy goods Of the crazy work
figure that showed him up to good ad-
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1886-03-15

An important society event occurred at
Anadarko on The 81 in the marriage OF
DR.. TObin and Miss Kittie Kuhn. The
groom Is agency physician at that place,
and the bride is a daughter of Ii. Kuhn.
until recently agency clerk. Tie newly
welded pair have gone to Kentucky on
their bridal tour.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1886-03-15

A large company of young men from
Evans Bros. brought over their champion
pugilist, w. S. Decker, whom they put up
against our deputy postma'ter. Robert
Fraser, In friendly glove contest. The
fight had been quietly announced in time
for the sluggers to put their muscles in
trim. The boys are OF about equal height
and weight, and when the referee call
time they appeared in the ring in regular
j. L. Sullivan style. They went in tor
four minute rounds, and during that time
the blows exchanged were as thick as
frogs in Egypt. The fourth round ended
the contest. Robert outwindng Decker.
A deal Of spOrt was accustomed, and the
Reno boys were made to feet little blue
that our Agency man cot the best of their
shoulder striker. The referee, Chas. II.
Taylor, claims, however, that had the
contest beeen governed by scientific points
Decker woui have been entitled to tile
bait. This Is very plausa ble on ths part
'of the refor-t re isn saeno n2n.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1886-03-15

w. w. Seright. for fourteen years an
employee at the Wichita Agency, has re-
signed his position and passed up the trail
this week. He informs us that each of
the schools at that place has an enroll
ment Of over 100 children. This is good
,ncW1.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1886-03-15

Notice. Having sold my store Mt Darling
ton, all parties owing me will please call on
Mr.. G. ID. Williams, at tho Agency office, and
pay the same. as. have placed all accounts
due the late store business In his hands for
coIiection T. CoNNELL.
Darlington,I. T., Jan. ss, 1886.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1886-03-15

Miss Sallie K. Habieton has been trans
ferred from the cheyenne 10 the Arapaho
school, thus relieving Il. w. Potter, who
takes her form er place rs teacher. 1t Is
simply an exchange Of position, which
they claim suits all around.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1886-03-15

Fieiden Hutchins--he Of .Aaadarko-"
was up from the lower Agency on the
9th, returning the following diy. .Hes
connected with the popular trading store
of G. A.TCleveland & Co., and reports
good trade since the grass lease payment
of S32, 900 to the Kiowas and Comanches.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1886-03-15

An additional teacher has been employ
ed at the cheyenne school since the at
tendance reached 100 children. Miss
Mabel E. Greene. a capable lady, is the
new teacher.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1886-03-15
For Sale.

One first.class 81 le-bar buggy, made NO
order at ID ,yton, Ohio, two years ago at q
cost of $500, and has had light usage; has
just been newly painted aud Is In isrst-
class condition in ali respects. Will sell
cheap for spot cash.
LAFE MERRITT.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1886-03-15

Thos -Hambleton has changed his resi-.
dence quarters, having moved into the
little house south of the commissary.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1886-03-15

w. II. Lockridge was made happy last
week by the arrival Of his family.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

behind company in excellence Of drlll aud
would stand an excellent chance to capture
one Of tho valuable prizes II II can be induced
to go on TO Washington. What says Capt. wlng1
An Albany company that will agree to enter
the contest will find many friends who will DO
happy TO contribute toward its expenses. The
capital city of the Empire State should be rep
resented.
We commend reconsideration TO the AL
bany battalion, as we'll as to her famed
separate companies" How low the rail-
road rates for competing soldiers will be
has not been decided, but that they will be
within the easy reach OF every organization
Is already certain. The great railroad lines OF
the entire country are constantly express
ing their interest In the drill and their in
tent to make Its advantages easily accessi-
BILE to all soldiers, however distant.
The railroads, of course, do this IN the
spirit Of thrifty lberality, and that will not
permit them to stop at halfway measures.
On the standing and advisory committees
Of the drill are managing men in the best
and furthestreaching systems Of this con-
tinent; and our Albany friends may prepare
ITO come in battallons," with the full assur-
ance that they will meet not only a warm
welcome, but large contlngents from most
distant Ltates as well.
A city that promptly put her hand in her
pocket and drew out $4,000 as free gift
to her civic bicentennary will not be slow
to remember those who make her military
pride abroad as well as at home.