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GoIdenrod's Popularity.

Probably q great many people who
travel have failed to notice that the Pc
riod of blooming of tie goldenrod does
NOT begin first in the south and move
northward, but apparently in the other
direction.-srom north to south. In some
places in northern Vermont and New
Hampshire goldenrod of the common
field and railroad track variety is IN
nrofuse bloom as early as the 10th Of
Julv. On tho Kennebec river the other
dav traveller noted that the goldenrod
was much more golden and less tinged
with green than it is i'll Maiden or Cam
bridge, Mass. And the place where the
plant is latest Of all III yellowing ap-
parently is Cape Cod, where the dwarf
seaside variety, most common there,
hardly begins to do itself justice before
eq-taInber. Itis possible thai the north
bldenrod ripcns before that farther
for tho same reason that Indian
Ooneupens earlier in Vermont than it
triai 'fei VirEili;.l-',,s l.as irE 70 ripen
"slf it is -o;l:s - ripc;i 1T all -
The herald., 1894-10-15

tack the town, but they attacked it this
morning and were repulsed by heavy
cannonade. Twelve Portuguese were
killed. The country is in open usvolt
and the authorities talk of asking sssist-
ance from the Transvaal. The situ alton
is UNDESIRABLE.
CAPE Town, Oct. 1.-THE govegnment
of the South African republic hasgoifered
to assist the Portuguese atiLourenzo Mar
quese agsinet the Kaffirs. The prop osed
cooperation is regarded with susP ic;on
here.as an infringement oftBritish auzer-
ciDtv
The herald., 1894-10-15
PACIFIC RAILWAYS HISTORY,
Their Construction and Finan-
cial Management.
Compiled From the q. S. Pacific Rail-
way Commissioners Report.
A Showing OF the Aid tho Govsrnms
Gave tho Railway Building
and the Action of tho
Companies.

Mr.. George s. Patton has published a
history OF the construction and financial
management OF the Pacific railroads,
compiled from the reports of the United
States Pacific railway commission, ap-
pointed by President Cleveland under
the act of congress OF March 8, 1887.
The history will be published in the
HERALD, the following being the fifth
installment:
The herald., 1894-10-15
CENTRAL AMERICAN NEWS.
4 Secret Treaty Between Honduras an
Nicaragua.

4 Secret Treaty Between Honduras and
Nicaragua.
New YORK. Oct. IA World dispatch
from Managua, Nicaragua, says: A
,eoret treaty has been negotiated with
Honduras. each country pledging to aid
the other in case OF invasion or revolt.
TEGUcIGALPA. Oct. 14.-The army will
be increased 1000 men and small gsrri-
sons will be kept in the city while a
larger force than now will be maintain
ed on the frontier and the coast.
Arrangements have been concluded
with an Anglo-Dutch syndicate for q
railway to the coast. The same syndi-
sate will probably lend the government
$4,000, 900, receiving bank charters and
landa for fruit culture near the coast.
The herald., 1894-10-15

Every mother should know that Group
can be prevented. The first symptom Of
true Group ia hoarseness. This is fol.
lowed by q peculiar rough cough. II
Chambsrlain's Cough Remedy ia given
freely az soon "a the child becomes
hoarse or even after the cough has de-
veIoped it will prevent the attack.
so cent bottles for sale by of q
Vaughn, Fourth and Spring Streets and
@. F. Heinxsman, 222 North Main
street, druggists.
The herald., 1894-10-15
Burglars ut Ukiah.

UKIAH, Oct. 14.-Sincs the steamer
Noyo arrived at Fort Bragg with tools
for the construction of the Round Wall
ley railway trsmps and desperate char
acters have overrun the county. Today
the residence OF A. Corr in this city was
burglarized and 5000 in coin stolen.
Early this morning Cunningham's ware.
house was entered and three barrels oi
beer were stolen. The burglars were
eaptured
The herald., 1894-10-15
Oa,,forn,. Herb ran

Is just the thing to take at this season. Warm
weather induces debiitated condition of the
system. Torpid liver, indigestion and blood
diseases assert themselves unless these troubles
are corrected. This is best done by the occa
sional use OF Weeks California herb tea, n
harmless remedy composed entirely of roots
and herbs. rs cents per package. For sale by
all druggists.
The herald., 1894-10-15
BRYAN AND THURsToN.
An Optical IlIusion.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. IA tug WAS sent
out this morning to investigate the re.
ported discovery of wreckags off Point
Iona to the northward. Aa accumu,
lation Of kelp was all that was found
the manner in which ii had driited to.
gether having made it to appear at Q
distance as possible wrecksge.
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Unprecedented Prosperity.

HARRIsBURe, Oct. 14.-The iron and
steel mills in this locality are enjoying
an era of unprecedented prosperity. AT
the Pennsylvania Steel works the pro-
duction of rails and Bessemer steel was
The heaviest last week for years. The
three furnaces in blast averaged nearly
300 tons daily. The company has con-
tracts for 100000 tons or more OF grid
wails
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THE CzAR's CONDITION.
Contradictory Reports About the Stat
of His Health.

of His Health.
BERLIN. Oct. 14.-According to the
Tokal Anzeigsr Vienna physician
who is frequently informed by st.
Petersburg doctors states that the dag
nosis of the czar's complaint wavera
between cancer in the renal region and
Inflammation of the kidneys. All the
doctors, however. agree that the end
will be neither shortly nor sudden, but
death will come after a gradual decline.
LONDON, Oct. 14.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Times says: The
news that the czer is better ia con-
firmed by the very best informed.
The Vienna correspondent of the same
paper. on the contrary, hears very un-
favorable reports.
The herald., 1894-10-15
A Gigantic Blast.

San DIEGO, Oct. IA gigantic blast
near the 0tay dam site, today. loosened
100,0 ,00o tons OF rock from the mountain
Bide and piled 1t up in the cafion ready
for use by the construction force. The
spectacle was Witnessed by neveral hun
dred excureionists from this city.
The herald., 1894-10-15

II would rather trust that medicine
than any docter know Of" says Mrs.
Hattie Mason of Chiffon, Carter county,
Missouri, in speaking of Chamberlain Q
Colo, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy.
For sale by Off & Vaughn. Fourth and
Spring streets, and @. f. Heinzeman,
222 North Spring street, druggists.
The herald., 1894-10-15

distance OF 1929 3s miles," which were in
substance as follows:
THE Union Pacific railroad from
Omaha to Ogden was constructed under
three contracts, known as the 'Hoxie
contract the 'Ames contract and the
Davis contract by which, through the
Intervention of assignments made by
the holders OF these contracts to trus-
tees, and through the Intervention of a
construction company known as the
Credit Mobilier OF America, profits de.
rived from these contracts were secured
to the officers and promoters OF the
Union Paci1io railroad itself. The per-
sons who received these profits deter
mined the amount thereof by their own
votes.
The result OF these contracts:
Cost TO railroad company:
Hoxie contract. ct..................$l2 $l2 974,416 %
Anes conract. .....,........... 81 l4U lO2 "a
Davis contract. ct................... %, ,76S 10
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 500. SAC, 2S7 %
Cost to con FACTORS:
Hoxie contracts 7,8O6,1S3 90
Ames contract. 27,2S5.141 90
Davis contract. l5,6.9.633 81
---$507 72O.955 81
To this should be added the
amount paid Credit Moblier,
on aceounto 80 miles....s..$ 1,lo4, 600 90
Total profit on construction. .S4s, ,929, 1913 "a
The herald., 1894-10-15
Buoklen's Arn,oa s.ive.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises
Sores ulcers, saitrheum, fever sores, tetter
eruptions, and positively cures piles or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect sat
isfaction or money refunded. Price, 25 cents
per box. For sale by c. +. Heinzeman, 222 N.
A ain sirnaf
The herald., 1894-10-15
Saloons Open on sunday.

VENTURA, CAL. Oct. 4.--Hesting on
the decision OF the supreme court the
saloons are defying the county super
visors' Sunday closing ordinance and
today the front doora Of the 10 saloons
In this city were flying wide open.
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A Gnla ON the Lake.

ALPENA, Mich, Oct. 14.-One OF the
worse gales of the season has prevailed
here since last night. The wind blew
go miles al hour from the north and the
bay is full of boats.
The herald., 1894-10-15
Heavy Squalls.

EEIINs Grove. Pa, Oct. 14.-Hsavy
squalls occurred in the vicinity of
Troxeville, this county, today. The
xround is covered. Snow fell south Of
this place.
The herald., 1894-10-15
win Close Down.

LEBANON. Pa, Oct. 14.-Four depart.
ments Of the Pennsylvania bolt and nut
works will close down tomorrow on ac-
count OF lack OF work. About 900 men
are thrown out Of work.
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der these three contracts was substan-
TALLY equivalent to the proceeds Of the
first mortgage bonds of the company,
and of the government bonds"
THE KANSAS PACIFIC RAILROAD.
The commissioners give detailed ac-
count Of the financial operation of this
railroad, which, after becoming insol.
vent, was acquired by Jay Gould; and
afterwards, by what was called by them
an extraordinary transaction consoli.
dated with tbs Union Pacific.
THE CONSOLIDATED ROAD,
The three years following the consoll.
dation were years ofgreat business aotiv-
ity. and the gross receipts for the years
18S0-lSS3, both inclusive, were largely
increased.
The gross receipts for these four years
were $50. .273. 322.32.
The operating expenses for the
same period. .................. $43, ABS, ,335 80
Leaving ss net earnings. .$45, ,S34, 1856 43
The interest and
other charges,
less miscelsn-
eous receipts
were. ..-......S21, 936,417 O9
Dividends paid
during same
wears ID G421A2 13
Total. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ..S37 519, ,S55 %
Leaving to accumulate as sur
Plus. us.--..-..-........ ..-.-.-.-..f c,@Oo, LII Il
The herald., 1894-10-15

Eyery uoter arhose name Is not on the
great register of 1892 should register a
once. Registration closes on the ED o.
this month.
The herald., 1894-10-15

An "inch Of rain" means gSllon Of
water spread over a surface of nearly
two square feet or fall Of about 100
tons upon an acre.
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A SINE LE REMEDY.
, happy oil the day.

II you'd be happy all the day, %
Never have wrinkles, never grow gray, 2
Feel Ike your work was nothing but play,
Be sure that comfort had come to etcy.
Just let the women have their way,
Just let the women have their say.
Detroit Free PresS
The herald., 1894-10-15

The lamp used by Epictetus, tho
philosopher, sold for 5000 drachmas
soon afer his death, in the year 161 A. d.
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Name of Railroad.
California and Oregon railroad

California and Oregon railroad. ....
Do..... ......................
DO'...--..ss. ........
49,. ........... .................
California and Oregon raj road &C. 2. }
Z. P. main line (Crocker CONTRACT:
Bonds at par value.
Stock st 80 per cent
stock al 90 per cent.
Central Pacific, main line (extra work
Central Pacific, main line Contract
and Finance company)..........
Central Pacific, main line..
Central Pacific, main line, snow sheds
and other extra work during 1870.
Central Pacific, main line, rebuilding
American river bridge.
q. p, main line, extending Oakland
and Alameda wharves and fencing
= Al AdCA ...-.
san Joaquin valley branch of Central
Pacific railroad
Western Pacific railroad and San Fran
cisco, Oakland and Alameda icon.
tract and Finance Company's con-
tractl g.
Oakland and Alameda local lines. -.
The herald., 1894-10-15

For good table wine order our Sonoma
KinfandeI at soc FER gal. T. Vachs & Co.,
Commercial and Alameda. Tel. 800.
The herald., 1894-10-15
THE STUMP SPEAKERS.
REED TO ADDRESS ANN ARBOR
STUDENTS.
His Daughters Interest in His Spseohes
Vice-President Stevenson's Itin-
erary-Bryan-Thurs
Debate.

NEW YORK, Oct. 14.-Thomas B. Reed
University OF Michigan to present to
them the truths Of protection. He has
consented to do so. He will make his
address to them in Ann Arbor on
Wednesday. Mr.. Reeds daughter. Q
charming young girl who is deeply in.
terested in the career of her father, will
accompany him. Indeed, Miss Reed is
her fathers most critical auditor. She
never sits on the platform or makes her
self conspicuous when he speaks before
q great assembly. Accompanied by a
chaperon, abe occupies retired seat
near the door and marks intelligent sp-
probation OF every word and gesture OF
her fAs-e.- -i-A- From Ar -har Mr.
Reed will 60 on to Chicago, by invita-
tion. There he expects to address an
audience as great es that which he faced
in Cooper Union in this city on Satur-
day night.
sTEvENsoN's PROGRAMME.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, Oct. l4.-Vice.Pres-
ident Stevenson arrived here Saturday
night and will leave tomorrow for Paris,
H., where he will speak tomorrow. He
will speak in Illinois all the week and
will deliver an address in st. Louis
Tuesday night. He will also make 10
speeches in Missouri on the 22d and 23d,
crossing the state in q private car. He
will make q similar tour in New York
on the 26th and 9th. On the Goth he
will speak st Detroit, on the 3lst al
Peoria, on the lat of November in Joliet,
the I'd in Chicago and Sd in Springfield
and Decatur.
BRYAN AND THURsToN.
OMAHA. Oct. 14.-All the details fol
the debate between Hon. ]. M. Thurs
ton and Congressman W. G. Bryan this
week are completed. Tuesday might
they meet at Lincoln, and Thursday
evening at Omaha. As both are avoweo
candidates for the United States senate
the affair 10 regarded as Of peculiar in
terest. Bryan will represent the fret
silver element and Thurston the othel
side of the financial issue. The debat,
is attracting much attention.
The herald., 1894-10-15

Kregslo & Brssee. funeral directors,
Broadway and Sixth street. Telephone
243.
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Leaving surplus profits ot. $55, 500 .554 90
CONSTRUCTION OF UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
AND BRANCHES.
On this branch of the report the ma.
jority report adopts "the results reached
by the Wilson committee "a applicable
to the construction OF the Union Pacific
railroad between Omaha and Ogden,
COST OF THE PACIFIC ROADS.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-27
PERSONAL MENTION.


IT. Lee Sellers left yesterday aftor.
noon for Galveston ON business.
Mr., n L., Walker, formerly OF Fort
Worth, but now OF Perry, o. II, is
In the city meeting warm welcome
from old friends.
Western Union parIn srlcnS Of con,
structlon NJ c. BRISTOL left for Gall
weston yesterday, after spending sew
erel days In the city.
officer sobe Maddox and George
Carter have returned from their pleas
ant stay In Galveston. and can now be
found at theis posts OF duty.
Burke Burnett, the cattlcman of
Wichita Falls, and proprietor OF the
Four-SiN's ranch on Red river, left
ll.r yeste'uny - y MT "a the In,
dian Territory, Mr. Burnett resides
here most OF the time
Jere Burnett, the cattlemnn and
superintendent OF his brother, Burke
Bnrnett's extensive ranch on Red river.
IL said to he quite m on the ranch,
Mr.. Burnett has hosts OF friends here
who hope for his speedy recovery.
W. H. Crawford OF Christian county.
Kentucky. for five years a deputy
sheriff IN Jones county. this state, but
who for the past eight months has
been among his numerous friends in
Rrcekinridge's state, Is IN the city Mir.
Crawford viii leave this morning for
Santa Anna, where he win take nn
important situation with the George
G. King Bridge company.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-27
NJ. D'S. WILL Be MADE HERE
PonT woRTHs VERY IMPORTANT
EDUCATIONAL VENTURE.
Lending Physicians Meet and Elect a
splendid Faculty Who VIII In
struet In M.dicine--BuiIdinEs
soon TO lie Duilt.

Yesterday marked an important epoch
In Fort worth's history. In fact moth
ing more important has transpired in
the history OF its educational depart
ment since the matter OF education be-
gan to receive due attention.
Fort Worth Will henceforth educate
the physicians. From the roster OF
the well known local medical lights
who will compose the faculty, 1t is evil
dent that the educational advantages
will be of the very finest. by men, most
OF whom have had every possible adj
vantage afforded by extensive studies
I'm the greatest centers Of medical study
and instruction In the United States
and abroad further aided by wealth
OF practical experience.
The Fort Worth University is to be
congratulated There is only lacking
the requisite Of time when It will be
known throughout the Southwest and
will number It's alumni In every city,
village and hamlet in Texas and adj
Joining states. The faculty of the
new venture is guarantee Of this.
AT meeting of the leading ply
slclans and surgeons OF this city yes
terday the medical department OF the
Fort Worth university was formally
organized, with the following faculty
and officers;
Principles and practice Of surgery,
Elias J. Benll NJ. b.
Principles and practice OF medicine
and clinical medicine, VIM. A. Adams.
NJ. ID.
Obstetrics, w. p. Burts, NJ. d.
Anatomy and clinical surgery. A. c.
Walker. NJ. ID.
Gynaeoology and surgical diseases Of
women, Frank ID. Thompson, NJ. D..
Clinical gynaecology, j. II. Field,
NJ d.
Operative and clinical surgery Bacon
Saunders, NJ. ID.
Genito-urinary diseases. VIM. A. Du-
ringer, NJ. ID.
Physiology and lecturer on brain and
nervous system, F.. ID. Capps, NJ. ID.
Chemistry and toXlcology. 1. c.
Chase, A. Il.
Histology. pathology bacterloiogy,
VIM. II. Howard, NJ D.
Eye, ear nose and throat. Frank
Gray NJ. d,
The chairs OF materia medlca and
therapeutics, diseases - children, der
HH'h'lukSt hiutH HleulNinr anu ueMOn-
strntor OF ANTONY will be A,cted by
the faculty at an early date The Of
fioers OF the faculty are as follows:
Elias j. Beall, NJ, D., president.
w. r. Burts. NJ. D.. president.
VIM II. Howard, NJ D.. secretary.
Bacon Saunders, NJ. D.. dean.
Ample equipments for the school will
be provided by the university. Suitable
buildings Will be erected Immediately,
consisting Of ampitheater dlssectlng
rooms, dispensary. pathological and
hacteriological Laboratories. The chem
icnl department Is already deliberately
equipped for special and general and
analytical chemical work
The course Of study win consist OF
three years work Of six months each
before the granting of the degree OF
NJ ID. II is planned that the currIcu-
lum OF this school will be OF MS hiEh
grade as amy In the South. The first
session will begin the first Monday In
November.
The faculty have assurance that the
nrat term win open with Mt least nifty
matriculatcs.
AT an early date announcements win
De sent over Texas and adjoining
states
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-27
WAS SHELDON our or wuAc11s
MCGEE, the Coiorcd Pug, Says That's
All Bosh.


There was bug under the chip at
the sheldon-Gallogher glove contest
Wednesday night and no one saw the
bug. The little darby fighter, MoGee,
removed the chip yesterday and dis
covered It and now the sports about
town are scratching their heads and
saying they thought they saw won
derrul work In sheldon for a man out
of condition and training.
MCGEE has explained why the ter
BILE swede' vanished, too The whole
transaction is somewhat Of sensa-
tlonn order, and goes to show that
there was no desire to fake on the mart
OF either Gallagher or Sheldon,
II Is known that there has been hnrl
feeling between them ever since The
tweuiy-seveu round event In Houston.
Sheldon has been aching to come To-
gethcr with Gallagher.
MCGEE the calprel pugilist. said nos-
lively yesterday that aheldon's 'blo,y,,
about being out OF training was an
hosh lie himself has been training
him In Dallas for the past two weeks
ard Il was sheldon'a fixed nurnosa
TO meet Galleshdr Wednesday night
u ne could POSSIBLY do so He saws that
shelcon went 10 the Swede ana boucht
him orf-spirited him away. So tbat
he could take his place REninst Gni-
legher MCGEE says he knows mia "a
DC faet and that he himself trained
sheldon in Dallas for the event.
Sheldon left town yesterday and his
statement could not be gotten.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-27

judges RenEan and Hniseli Meet for
the First Time in Years.

There was an interesting meeting
In the lobby OF the Pickwick yester-
day when Judge John H. Reagan came
out OF the dining hall and almost ran
into the arms OF Judge John A. Hal
sell. now leading lawyer of this city,
but whose name was formerly placed
by the Congressional Record as part
of the nomenclature OF the Kentucky
delegation.
The two distinguished gentlemen had
not met for years. and II In needless
| TO say that both were delighted; with
afiirmatlons OF delight and that firm,
| steady grip which shows the character
OF man, they locked hands and then,
though both were In hurry. they had
! quite conversation OF the days OF
yore, when John II. Reagan was the
pet Of the Lone Star" showing in the
house and John A. Halsell was Car
isles right-hand bower and chairman
of one OF the most important commit
tees in the body.
Both wore, aye, are, giants OF intel
lect; born In sister states Kentucky
and Tennessee, In character much
alike. and both We're honors to the
states they represented.
They talked over old times thlsmorn-
ing; of the days when all America
kiEtu pil lilt hAlhEEifh bNAWN'AA
the opposing factions, and in that fight
two forms were clearly seen always
In the van-the subjects OF this sketch
and the men who were so heartily glad
TO meet this morning.
They talked of the present senior
senator from Kentucky, Joe Black
burn, that l,niRhtllest hero the Corn
cracker state can put up on n show
down. whom both greatly admired
and OF the day when he arose In his
seat In the debate on IN appropria-
lions bill and that tongue. dipped In
a cauldron Of sarcasm. rolled OF these
words: He who dallles IS q bastard:
he who doubts ia damned" Also OF
the day when Kentucky. honorlng Jo-
seph ms shc should, had sent him to
the senate and the 'irridescent dream
err" OF Kansas. that brilliant Republic
can kniEht John ], ingalls,, made one
of his bltterest speeches, villifying all
mankind. and the same trenchant
Blackburn arose and In speech that
yet romans alone as a CALLING reply
TO the Kansas senator, utterly withercd
him. concluding with sentence like
this; Mr.. President the gentleman
from Kansas. with that brilliancy for
which he is noted. has breathed to
quiet senate and electrified galleries
the startling fact that he does not love
mankind. deem II only proper in the
same connection to state that mankind
has never yet reported Itself enamored
OF him"
And so on the two old warehouses;
recalled pleasant Incidents til Judge
Reagan had to leave for his train to
70 to Cisco and Eastland. It VIVA
highly interesting and one that did
boys for the time being and all reserve
ana dignity was thrown aside