The Belton Journal (Belton, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 16, 1882 Page: 2 of 4
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RFIjTON JOB llNAL I prohiliilioliists i" Ik.- defeated m Harr
S ll. cumy. for ll.n.i the "coloied ma
lorii. cobkes!'®sde5ce*
THURSDAY, MAUCll 10.
terms.
One year, *2 00 ; Six Monti*, «l 00 ,
Three Months, jOc.
The Austin correspondent of the Sa'i
Antonio Express has had a severe *
tack of jim jams growing out of^seft,
tence which appears j^js^fVy submit
Ihe secretary V? oM-retarv made
,ed«" ^ f nlT^ct t^uc governor s
position of the q{ tUe par,lon ng
and
iting the
HiWWiWta the advocates of prohibi-
' j jim. Voung will have
tory measures. **• r>
fegti uimavlt, and the Texas Pro-
i |,ii)itiorist will be under the necessity
of puttlg a traveling man in the field,
, „ . Yprcise oi iuc i as dotliTe-sas Siflings. Courage is an
policy in the tx convicts f«r \ eSSen*f quality just at this juncture.
power has been to paruv ^ e 1 m ^mm
"•wilorkrtM conduct* and 1 Bad .Van .Ifcet* His Fate,
correspondent to talking in a rapi« e* 1 L \|«r#«l iA ti , •.
«**• ttjrU. MdUdMa-t^p under a Mum. * «-> H-The c.ty was
column. We were unuaetl while read l#bwn into the greatest state of ex-
-ng his rvmulu, thonjrh pained at lriejfeincnt it has ever experienced on
ignorance. A prisoner is naturally uriSuy similar occasion, about
the
i-
■n
and brothel" is m ti"' ascendant by a
large majority, and it is always safe to
count on ninety nine of every hundred
of that class voting for John Barley-
corn, just as though he had been nomi-
nated by a republ.f an conyepl^n^g.^.^^ W;)S j,, ).ist week looking
But when HiJl county j,<>esjk_*«IniTay, j j|ic jIlt0i-c;st of his paper.
prohibit ion ists. ,* speculation, espec
Temple T .l'l' -
tkmpi.k, March 1-4, ltfli2 Mr.
Mrs. Hart, of Hou*t< n, art
family of Mr. Wheeler.
Rev. Mr. Doak, of
town Saturday,
somsjjf.' tr Bal Iwin, of the Texas
and was loved by all who knew him
His parents have the deepest sympathy
of this community in '.heir sad bereave
ment.
- — —"xtiuiij i
ruly. Beat him, starve him, chrf
him, and still you have not conqu#
him. If be has his heart set on r**
you trouble, there is no known
in the majority of cases of p,«"n>g
him frorn doing so. Put hi *® l'lfc
stocks today and perhaps/00 have
subdued hiin for a week ' • monlli,
but he will after a time >&*ck at his
old tricks. It js not #Bntment, but
merely a desire to brtft&e monotony
or obtain liberty, /ider such circum-
stances tlie resptM'bility of prison
management is Jeavjr and painful.
Formerly the ciiaens of Huntsvillc at
times stood resif to assist in quelling
an insurrection within the walls, but
now we hear of ihi disturbance arising.
t the humane treatment
of tlie Itisiea lias contributed largely to
this end, but we are disposed to accord
to the governor a large share of the
praise. The "meritorious conduct
p!an" does not aiy to John Wesley
Hardin, for instance, "Now, Johnny,
you lie a good little lw>y and don't kill
anybody, ar.d don't get up an insurrec
tion. and attend faithfully to the peg
gin;! of shoes, and at the end of five
years you will lie pardoned." Not at
all. But lie is made to understand, by-
tion in other cases, that he is known
a bad man and that no man at
nrly day could risk popular indig-
o pardoning him. However,
not U) be given over to despair.
By meritorious conduct for fifteen or
sixteen years, having twenty yet to
serve, his chances then for obtaining a
pardon will be much better than if lie-
proved a constant source of trouble.
To a man serving ten years, meritorious
conduct for eight years will bring him
pardon. There is an old adage which
instructs us to "give the devil his due,"
and while we do not wish to be under-
stood as n.stUuting a comparison be-
tween governor Roberts and his sntan
ic majesty, we must accord to the gov-
ernor both wisdom and honesty in
making it his policy to reward even a
c invicl for meritorious conduct. The
su;>erintcnde-nt reports that the rule
has had a fine effect in stimulating
convicts to render strict observance of
the rules of the penitentiary, and we
believe him. The Express correspond-
ent thinks it is an outrage to liberate a
man wh > will go and revenge himself
on every one who was his enemy while
lie wai out. We have not heard of any-
body being banned by pardoned con-
victs because of former offenses. The
spirit of revenge seems to ilc.-ert a man
when once he has worn the prison gaib
and been subject to prison regulations.
When released there is, as Edwin King
expresses it, "a dropping of the under
jaw in the very painty ait*
and there is nothing sweet in revenge
to the man whose manhood lias been
shattered. We< would suggest to the
Expiess correspondent that if he has
such great honor of murderers and
rapists being let loose o i an innoccn'
p o.ile by a governor who is all sympa
thy. that he urge a free use of hemp
for this class of criminals, and we will
second him in his efforts to the fullest
extent of our ability.
Afier a long and painful silence, the
Waco Examiner, absorber of the Tele-
phone, renews the subject of Waco's
friendly feeling for Belton. We are
loth to enter into a discussion touch-
ing this matter, hut when the Examin-
er says that "up to this good hour the}'
have not said who it was, when it was,
or how it was that a Waco man at-
tempted to injure Belton in respect to
her railroad advantages, or any other
as far its that is concerned," we arc
forced to conclude that the Examiner
lias a treacherous memory, and one
that will liear refreshing. It is all
bosh for the Examiner to talk about it
doing what it could toward assisting
Belton in getting the Missouri Pacific.
We have liefore exposed this vulgar
assumption to the public gaze, ami
now we have a question to ask the Ex-
aminer. with which wc shall lie con-
tent tit drop this matter for this time.
When Major E. L. Wentz, the first
engineer in charge ot the Missouri Pa
cilic extension was in Waco looking
toward Belton, what or who prompted
him to rcmaik that he was going to
run a line into and out of Belton, even
if he had to tiack out ? A satisfactory
answer solicited.
The Tyler Courier says that the in-
dependent press of the state is just
now very busily engaged giving advice
to the democratic party. Well, it may
be just a trifle presumptions in such
papers to indulge themselves in that
style, but we do not see that it does
the parly the least bit of harm to listen
to tkeui, and wAre they make wise
suggestions, heed them. We must not
suppose that all the Loncsty, virtue
and xiajlon of the state arc within the
I precincts of our party, and if
these independents can aid us in ouri
desire to administer the affairs of tlier
government on a safe and sound basis,
well and good. We say let the inde-
pendent papers come on with their ad-
vice, bushels of it if they like, and the-
good they have wc will receive, and
ieject the bad. The party certainly
bos sense enough to draw the distinc-
tion. ^
A dispatch from Washington, the
other day, announced that Col. Tom
Ochiltree had been very ill for ten
Just as we expected. The col-
pitis had so little to do with tem-
movements, that when lie
the Galveston deep
shock to his sys
could sin ml-
Ijio'surpri*-;
kill hiin.
Dtesman
tnator
[>n't
Lit
my similar occasion, about one
o'clock this afternoon, by the an-
nouncement that ex Mayor J. M.
Thurmond had been shot and killed in
the county court room, by Robert E.
Cowart, a prominent lawyer. Thur
mond was also a inemlier of the legal
profession, and about the- most noto-
rious character as a lawyer and local
politician in the entire state. A bitter
feeling has existed for nearly three
years between the parties. Thurmond,
about three years ago, was voted out
of the office of mayor by the city
council for lack of confidence, after a
long anil bitter struggle, in which Cow-
art acted as chief attorney for the- city.
At the special election following Thur-
mond was a candidate for re-election,
and Cowart stumped the city against
him, securing his defeat after a most
bitter contest. Since that time Thur-
mond has bail many narrow escapes
from serious personal violence, on ac-
count of bis bitter, venomous senti-
ments and bis violent expressions of
hatred for his enemies and opponents.
Tins state of things has been growing
worse during the present municipal
canvass, Thurmond being a candidate
for alderman from the second ward,
and it is said prompting certain bitter
articles against Cowart and others in a
new evening paper. The two met to-
day in the court-house, and after an
exchange of ugly words, in which
Thurmond appears to have been the
aggressor, both men almost simultane
ously drew their pistols. Cowart fired,
the- ball passing directly through his
antagonist's head, blowing out his
brain and causing instant death. The
statement of witnesses would indicate
a clear case of self defense.
Thurmond was well known through-
out Colorado, California, Montana arid
Texas, lie was driven trom Montana
years ago by vigilants, because he was
the legal defender of the road agents.
He was a native of Kentucky, aged
about 45 years, and was a district
judge in Texas during the* administra-
tion of Edmund J. Davis.
Cowart is a native of Atlanta, Geor-
gia, about 35 years old, and stands
high at the- Dallas bar. The principal
attorneys of the city volunteered to de-
fend him. He is under arre-st. Fully
five thousand jn-ople poured through
the court-house to view Tliurmond's
remains.
Cowart was released 011 a §'200 bond,
the Verdict of the coroner's jury being
that he killed Thurmond in self de-
fense. The matter will go before the
grand jury now in session.
Xat, Q. alitl Wash, Quarreling.
A Washington dipatch to the Gal-
veston News says that Nat Q. Hender-
son and Congressman Wash. Jones
have fallen out. Nat is denouncing
Jones as treacherous and unreliable.
The trouble is over the Georgetown
postofflee, for which Jones endorsed
Nat. It seems that after Nat arrived
here he found that Jones had also en-
dorsed a Miss Talbott for the position;
and, after endorsing Nat, too, had also
tiled charges against him. one of which
was a copy of the Georgetown Rfecord.
There is now a bitter fee-ling between
the two, and Nat says be- will have the
postoffice, and Jones says he shall
not. This affair has brought trouble
into the ranks of the greenback and in-
dependent party of Texas now he-re.
What the result will be no one can tell
—except this much, that Nat and Joins
will never love each other again.
How Carp Have tirown In Three
Months.
Kopfeki., March 14.—In December
last Mr. M. B. Hendricks, one of our
most enterprising farmers, obtained
from the tish commissioner a limited
number of German carp. When
brought here they were about one
inch long. Now they are about six
inches long and growing finely. Mr.
Hendricks has expended a good deal
of time and money in preparing for
this experiment, and it bids fair to
succecd. Helias two large ponds and
is building a third, all fed by springs
on his farm. He has a fine supply of
native fish also.
HeVcagh atxl Uultcau.
Washington, March 14 —One of
the points made in Mr. Scoville's bill
of exceptions is, that shortly after
the assassination a secret session of
the cabinet was held, at which Dis-
trict Attorney Coikhill and a detec-
tive officer were present, at which the
conclusion was unanimously expressed
that Guiteau was crazy. Notwith-
standing this, and Attorney-General
McVeagh's frequent statements of his
belief that Guiteau was insane, Col
G'orkhill persisted in the prosecution.
Col. Corkhill denies that such a con-
ference was held.
Large Cattle Sale.
Gainksvii.j.k, March 14.—Stevens &
Worsbam today sold their stock of
cattle, in the Panhandle, to a Chicago
firm for $050,000. The cash pay-
ment is $200,000 in drafts to close the
trade, deposited with Lindsay, Hem-
ming & Co. to day. Comment says
the Chicago men will make a good
paper.
Miss McCoiiiiell's health is sufficient-
ly restored for her to resume her
school duties again.
Rev. Mr. Parker, of Salado, preach-
ed at the Presbytei ian church Sunday
afternoon.
Dr. Embree, of Belton, purchased
two business lots in our town last
week.
Prof. J. M. McNhce, the phrenolo-
gists, is in town. People with naughty
bumps should take to wearing broad-
brimmed hats.
Mr. H. P. Wood, of this place, who
was married in Belton Sunday to Miss
Sue Coppin. arrived with his bride
that evening on the Belton train. They
are now boarding with Ihs. Corum
The temperar.ee council is boldly
asserting its influence. There were
fourteen new members to join last
Friday night. We think we are safe
in saying there is at least one hundred
and tbirty„members that belong to this
organization. This is the Prairie
council that formerly met on William-
son biancli, and was transplanted last
fall in Temple.
Owing to the gloomy weather the
Baptist organ supper was postponed
till Saturday night. Although it was
raining, the supper was more generally
attended than could have been hoped
for. Everything passed off delight
fully. An old fashion reporter would
have described the table as "fairly
groaning with good things." We must
say a word in praise of those aelmiiiis
tering—well in every da}' language—
those fair creatures that wore dainty
white caps and aprons, anil brought us
common mortals ham, coffee, «fcc., &e
The guess cake, furnished by Mrs.
Harding, of Belton, brought in ten
lollars and fifty cents. Capt. Roach
was the lucky man that guessed the
right thing. The present the cake-
contained was a beautiful watch
chain, valued at five dollars and llfty
cents. J. M.
From Yomigxport.
YouNtiSroRT, March 13.— Every-
thing quiet at our little burgh.
Have just had another of those
rainy spells that throw farmers behind
in work. Very few are done breaking
land yet; a few have planted corn, but
corn-planting will go rapidly ahead
now.
Wheat and oats look extremely nice,
and the prospect is good for a good
crop, which will be very acceptable,
owing to the high price of provisions.
Corn is worth here $1.'25 per bushel,
and there are plenty of it at that pricc
at the mill, and good flour is worth
$4.50 to $4.05 per hundred pounds.
It is hoped that the branch railroad
that is to be built through Belton to
Burnet will come through our little
burgh and start a boom.
A new storehouse has been started
here, only waiting on the roads to get
better to bring out the lumber. The
dimensions arc 22x40 feet—which will
make three stores at this place; indeed
our little town gives quite a new ap-
pearance already, as there has been
other new houses buiit this past win-
ter. Who knows how many more will
lie built when the railroad gets here?
Cattle buyers seem to be slow strik-
ing this part of the county this year;
haven't heard of a single cattle buyer
up to this time and there* are a good
many yearlings through here for sale.
The candidates are beginning to de-
clare themselves up here, so it will
soon he understood in other portions
of the county—in fact, the state— tiiat
this is the year for election, and that
the candidates may govern themselves
accordingly. Ari l as we read the
JornxAi. up this way, that they had
better put their names in it for the
office they are running for, or lliey
will be left behind up here.
Yoingsi-oktkii.
C. D. Jones. mfcr
^ u .TTTvi il a letter from his father-
in-law, in Louisiana, giving some par-
ticulars of the great overflow. He
himself will be compelled to move his
store and dwelling and all his houses,
on account of the banks on the Missis-
sippi caving in. His loss alone will he
from six to ten thousand dollars, and
the entire country for miles is under
water and the destruction is great.
The sick are all improving. Mr.
Charlie Dickinson, who was hurl in a
row with Hugh Parker, is doiug very
well.
I have just learned that Capt. J. H.
Orgain is very ill; also Mrs. John Rich-
ardson. Clifton.
Street Working.
To theJourna'.
Allow me to call the attention of the
voter of the city to the fact that they
now have an opportunity to elect aboard
of aldermen who will repeal the ordi-
nance relating tostrcet working. R.
The board of trustees of the Belton
Public Free Schools will meet in the
oflice of Harris & Saunders on Satur
day night. A full attendance is de
sired. W. T. Ruckkk, Chairman.
TEXAS ITEMS.
The familiar question, "How is
crops?" is entirely ignored here;
"Where do you think the depot will
be '!" has superseded it.
G. S. Evans had the misfortune to
lose his house and furniture by fire
last week. George is a hard working
boy and has the sympathy of the com-
munity. The Grangers contributed
liberally to his relief, and in a few
days he will be comfortably situated.
Corn planting begins in earnest this
week. Esq. Duncan, Ed Prince and
some others have already planted.
Ccmc up, Mr. Editor, when we get
the "depot located," and take a view
of our valley. We will meet you at
the depot and give you a free walk to
the ranch. Noi.andkii.
Jays.
Campaign
Washington. March 14.—The fol-
lowing senators were today chosen
m -mbers of the democratic congr>sional
campaign committee: Messrs. Harris
(Tenncste), Failey, McPherson. Mor-
gan, Davis (West Virginia). Coke and
Gorman.
Rations for tbe Suflerers.
Washington, March 14.—Thesccre
tary of war has ordeie 1 an additional
100,000 rations to be bought in New
Orleans for the flood sufferers.
Alabama is coming to the front as a
manufacturing state. Only a few-
days ago mention was made of a mam-
moth new enterprise for making iron
at Birmingham, and now Montgomery
announces the starting of the Adams
c >tton factory, a smalt mill but a good
lie-winning. Other similar industries
are being constructed in that slate,
and she seems determined to keep pace
with Georgia in the good work.
Hon. Samuel Blatchford. of New-
York City, who was nominated yester-
day by the president to an associate
justice of the United Status supreme
Hurt, is at present judge of the second
nitcd States circuit, comprising the
,tt-s of Connecticut, New York and
ermont He has lieen mi the federal
ih.Ii since 1S67, and is credited wilb
:ing an able lawyer. It is hardly
lecessary to state that he is a rcpubii
ill is to have a telephone.
Dots from Rogers.
Rogers, March 14.—Talk about rats!
Mr. Frank Wells, living close to this
place, killed 503 last week—weight of
rats 178 pounds. Beat that, sombody!
His corn and cotton seed were fast dis-
appearing and he called in his neigh-
bors and went to work and such a ra'
killing!"
Old Father Shipley planted corn ear-
ly and it has come up and the green
rows can be seen from one end of the
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field to the other.
Rogers isn't en the disputed Sanchez
land tract.
Grass is belter now than it has been
for year; at this season.
Farmers are behind powerfully with
their work, but a large crop will be
put in, botir of corn aud cotton, if it
stops raining.
Salado Sittings.
The farmers are cheerful over the
fine weather wc arc now having, and
most of the-m have got their corn plant
ed. Ono enterprising fanner who
lives on Dr. Alexander's farm. W.
D. Yarrell, has a field of corn up, two
or three inches liigb,
J. F. Clayton and family leave this
week for Colorado to make it tbeir fu-
ture home. Tliey leave many warm
friends ia Salado who regret to give
tbem up.
Miss Emma Burnham, of Burnet, is
tlie pleasant guest of Miss Laura Fowl-
er.
Mr. John Goode, son of Dr. Goodc,
died ay fGe 13th inst., of typhoid fever.
Mr.jSoeide was a noble young man
At San Antonio there were 123 ar
rests by the city marshal during th;
month of February, 87 of which were
due to whisky.
Nearly the entire west side of the
square at Gilmer was destroyed by tire
a few days ago.
Palestine is to have a large cotton
seed oil mill soon.
At Palestine, last week, D. McLeod
ai^e-d 80, was married to Miss Lewis, t
maiden of only twenty summers.
They went on a wedding tour to &in
Antonio.
Sixty lots, mostly business lots, were
sold at Taylor week liefore* last.
Three hundred and twenty six town
lots are advertised for sale for taxes at
Fort Worth.
John I). Stephens, formerly state
senator of the Comanche district, is
now runninga bank in the state of Du-
rango, Mexico.
E. S. Woods, a prominent hardware
dealer of Galveston, is dead.
Cleburne is improving rapidly and
substantially.
California wheat is being shipped to
Galveston and ground into flour.
Over 2,000 commercial travelers or
drummers have lieen licensed by the
state of Texas and received certificates
from the comptroller.
The bill appropriating $100,000 for
the improvement of Galveston harbor
has been signed by tbe president and
the money is now available.
Postoffice receipts at Fort Worth for
the month of February amounted to
over $1,!MK).
The Kennedy Pasture Company,
with a capital of $1,000,000, has lieen
chartered at Austin. It is>aid that the
company will enclose 400 square miles
of pasture lands.
A boy named W. E Ford went cra-
zy because he was unsuccessful in com-
peting for a West Point cadetship at
San Antonio recently.
An extensve coal bed, nearly six feet
thick has been discovered near the town
of Graham.
A large parly of wealthy Californians
are at Dallas prospecting for wheat and
sheep lands and are well-please 1 with
that section of the state.
A six-inch snow fall at Abilene on
the 8lh inst.
About a dozen lawyers at Austin
have failed to pay their occupation
taxes and have lieen cited lo appear
before tlie county court.
It is pioposed toex:e:.d the city limits
of Dallas.
A Luling boy who ran away from
home fell from tbe cars and had his
feet cut off.
A Lsredo woman who kept $1,000
in gold in her trunk had it stolen by
a servant.
The Jews of Rockdale are making ar-
rangements to erect a $2,500 school-
house.
A colored horse thief from Waco was
arrosted at Tyler and proved to lie a
woman in man's clolhing.
There are no houses to rant in Rock
port.
Tho skating mania continues at Vic-
toria.
The Texas Western is rapidly ap-
proaching Scaly.
In DeWitt connty corn is up and
growing finely.
It is propsed to abolish the munici-
pal charter of the town of Hillsboro.
An East Texas psiper says an editor's
backbone is his principal column.
R N. Dodson, formerly editor of the
Denton Monitor, has gone to sheep-
raising.
The Texas Weslcrn engineer corps
left Lockhart Thursday to go to San
Marcos.
Rock and stone are lieing taken from
Lagoon Madra for the works at Aransas
Pass.
The grass on the prairies, and es
pecially in the river and creek bottoms,
is magnificent.
Two lawyers fought in a Weather-
ford justice's court the other day, and
bled freely.
Goliad college is stuck on the milita
ry-
One night recently a beautiful me-
teor passed over the town of Rockport
from west to east.
▲ Rare Coin.
New Yokk, March 14.—At a sale of
rare coins, yesterday, at Clinton Hall,
in this city, the interest of bidders cen-
tered in silver half dollars issued from
the mint of the. Confederate Slates, at
New Orleans, in 1861. It is asserted
to be one of four of three other coins.
One was said to be in possession of
Jefferson Davis at the time of his cap-
ture; it has not since been heard of.
The coin offered yesterday was sent to
Dr. J. F. Taylor*chief coiner of the
Confederate States, and was obtained
by Mr. Scott from him. The bidding
was started at $200, and bids of $10
rapidly jumped the figure up to $870,
at which price it was sold.
Death of 3f. Strickland.
Mr. M. Strickland, the well-kn&wn
Galve ton printer, died from smallpox
in that city, last Monday. He con
tracted the disease while in New Or-
leans attending Mardi Gras.
Attorney-General Brewster has two
noted Demc>cratic lawyers associated
with him in the prosecution of tbe
Star-route cases, which fact is consid-
ered ample guarantee of fidelity in the
proceedings. One of these is Mr. Dal-
las Sanders, who is one of Sam Ran-
dall's trusted lieutenants in Philadel-
phia. Mr. Kerr is also a pronounced
Democrat. Both these gentlemen
stand well at the Philadelphia bar, and
carry with them to the aid of the at-
torney-general, learning, ability and
professional character.
Attorney-General McLeary says he
has officially passed upon all reports
of inspections of railways. Before the
issue for completed section of tbe
Texas Central be certified as follows:
The report is made in compliance with
the law ;*nd therefore it appears that
the company completed and pu*- "
good running order 38 miles'-
feet, and should you sg*
more certificates
land for thai l*r ~
ifthergj-<v.
Texas anil St. L' >tti« Road.
Cormcana, Marclf 14.- Kx Govern
or Hubbard is in the city on business
connected with bis road, tbe Texas
and Si. Louis Ruiln-ftd. The govern-
or, in reply to an inquiry, informs
your reporter that his company confi-
dently expect to complete their road
from St. Louis, via Cairo, to Tex irk-
ana by October 1. There is now over
100 miles of track laid in Arkansas,
and they are laying steel rails ill four
different points. The road is now-
graded from Waco to Gatesvilie, and
the track is expected to be laid there
in sixty days. All o her T< xas
branches will lie suspended until the
Arkansas link is grailed, and by May
grading will be resumed on the Dallas
and other extensions. They expect to
be to Dallas this fall.
Anti-Polygamy Bill*
This measure passed the House of
Representatives on Tuesday. The
following is the negative vote: Arm-
field, Burton, Belmont, Blanchard,
Buckncr, Cabell, Caldwell, Cailisle,
Hopman. Converse, Cook, Cox (New
York). Cravens, Dibrell, Evans, Gar-
rison, Gun'.er, Herbert, Ilerndon,
Hewitt (New York), Hooker, House,
Jone-s (Texas). Kenna, Knott,Manning,
McMillan, Mills, Money, Pliister, Ilea
gan, Robertson, Sbackleford Shelby,
Singleton (Illinois), Thompson (Ken-
tucky), Ellinan, Tucker, Upson, War-
ner, Wellborn and Williams (Alabama)
The Floods Snluiillng,
Mniirms. March 14.—An Appeal's
Helena, Ark., special says: The river
continues falling at the rate of 2J£ in-
ches in 24 hours. The overflow in this
city is passing off in like ratio. It is
generally conceded that the backbone
of the flood is broken and that the
worst is over, although there is little or
no alleviation for the pilfering except
aid furnished by the government, which
is but a minimum compared with what
the country requires to save its slarv
ing hosts.
Delta Abandoned.
New Orleans, March 14.—A Times
Vicksburg special says: "Delta, La.,
has been abandoned to the Hood, and
the people are leaving as fast as the-y
can. The levee in the rear of Delta is
about to give way." The situation at
Monroe is extremely critical, both
levees being in great danger. Nearly
all of Trenton is under water, and in
some places three feet deep. The con
dition of the country is truly alarming.
A Murder aud Mystery.
Buknham, March 14.—The body of
Oliver Clemmons (colored), about 24
years oid, was found this morning in
Walker's lake, about four miles from
this city. His neck was broken and it
is believed that he was murdered and
afterward thrown where found
He had been missing since Sunday
evening. No clew can be obtained t<
solve the mystery, but a foul inuider
has doubtless been committed.
Professional Cards.
ii. c. «in:vr, ra. i .
Oflice in the Stone Building, Avenue,
Belton, Texas.
M. It. LOTT,
PHYSIC IAN AND SURGEON,
Belton, Texas.
Office in R. II. Ilefley' «fc C'-'s. drug
store, north side square.
li. J?. TALLEY,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Belton, Texas.
Oflice in Denny Ruilding. Leave
irders at office on slate or otherwise
during the day, and at night at resi-
dence. on Waco road.
We can breathe freer now, for Ad
miral Baleh has been exchanging cour
tcsies with the president of Chili, and
satisfied himself that the goverment of
Chill is friendly d sposed towards the
United States. We are told that I'resi
dent ^ant.i Maria expressed warm
friendship for the United States on the
part of Chili, and nt such terms a; ti
cause a like risjon.-e on Admiral
Batch's part as to continued amity felt
by our people toward Chili. Admin
Hali-h states that the visits of tin
United Slates navai vessels to Valpa
raiso have done much to allay the ill
feeling lately existing toward us by the
people of Chili.
It is said tliit* 12.000 head of sh.-ep
have been imported into Bosque coun
ty since last season.
Attendants on 'riiK Sick—Should
frequently rub a few* drops of Darby"
Prophylactic Fluid oii their face and
hads, especially when < nursing those*
sick with infectious diseases. Article
use-d on or about the sick should be (lis
infected and the atmosphere of the-
sick room purified, and vitalized b
using the fluid. It's effect is marve
in checking the spread of contagious
diseases. •
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
8IIEHIFF.
WK are authorized to announce W
S BLANTON as a candidate (or the
oflice of Sherifl of Bell county at the
next regular election
CITY MA USUAL.
WE are authorized to announce
S. B1G1IAM as a candidate for the
office of city marshal, at the- election
in April.
WE are authorized to announce W. S.
RIGGS as a candidate for the office of
City Marshal, at the election in April
WE are anthoriz -d to announce JOHN
R. SMITH as a candidate lortheoflic
of City M irslial at the election
April next.
WE are authorized to announce BUD
MORRIS as a cannidale for the office
ot Marshal of the city of Belton. Elcc
lion, first Tuesday in April.
CITY ATTORNEY.
I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for City Attorney in April next.
—W. T. SHANNON.
WE are authorized to announce
II. SCALES as a candidate for re-clec
tion to the office of City Attorney
Election 1st Tuesday in April.
WE arc authorized tonnnounce W. R
McCUTCHAN as a candidate for
the office of City Attorney at the elcc
tion in April.
ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.
WE are authorized to announce
W. ALBERTSON as a candidate f<
re-election to the oflice of city assessor
and collector, in April next.
New Advertisements
HI
0
t
S
Has becomc one of the
Leading Family Medi-
cines ol the present day,
and it is by hundreds
declared to lie the on- /Sb
nek. Painful Men-
struation, and all
diseases of the /strength
Womb It acts / / e,is the
iike '"magic," / / muscular
ami a few /A*/ system, i
doses will be / stores the
found to Work ftgg / Jong lostcom
Pondera in /^mM/ . • *
regulating /C / pinion, ftd(i
Female Com-brings back the
■> / appetite, and a
'^/ rouses into action
,■ j / the nervous and
^9/ debilitattd with the
• / rosebud of health,
te It will Cure Entire
/if t / ly the Worst forms
^w/ Female Complaints, all
/ Ovarian Troubles, In
fliimmation and UlC' ration
plaints.
9
/
For Sale by
RUGELEY & M'CULLOUGh,
druggists,
West Side of the Public Square
lOy BEL TON. TEXAS.
1200 ACRES
—of—
RICH,BLACK PRAIRIE LAND
on the line of Ihc Santa Fe Road
five miles Irom Temple, three miles
from new Troy. A new depot will
soon be established within half a
mile. WILL SELL IN TRACTS
TO SUI T PUROiSkSERS. Apply
to me at Howard, Bell county, Texas
lltf GEO. C PENDLETON.
YOUNG KKRQf
^ IfEP FOB SAtE.
""Hide 'before tbe
it all. Ap
£ER,
Texas.
WE ARE EXPECTING
All Those Owing US to call and Settle
Either by Cash or Note,
By the 1st of February, 13
. m. monteitii. j. m. furman
HIOVrEITII & Fl'RMAX,
Attorneys at Law, Seal Estate and
Collecting Agents,
lii lion, Texas,
Will pnetice in sdl the courts of this
Judicial lJis'.rict, and in the Federal
and Supreme courts of this State.
J. II. LASATUIt,
DENT.-> L SURGEON.
All work guaranteed.
Ollice in Cooper's Gallery,
1 y Helton, Texas.
1). L. llUKSKI.I.. N. C. EIlWAliDS.
Russell & Edwards,
Airy- ami Counselor!* at Law,
Belton, Texns.
Commercial and Land Law and
Collections Specialties.
Mr Edwards will attend the magis-
trates' courts ot the county regularly.
GEO. J. Bl'TLKR,
REAL ESTATE DEALER
And NOTARY PUBLIC,
Belton, Texas.
It. S. FAKIt, M, D.
Oflice, tit his Residence, on the Avenue,
Belton, Ti-xtm. <>8tf
EiUtbUsltfd JS7t.
I*, ti. RUt'KKK & CO.,
Laud, Attract and Collecting Aputs;
Successors to Rucki r Bros.,
Are prepared to attend promptly to
any business in their line.
Surveyor, Conveyance M Notary Public
in the oflice.
Only linn in Helton that has an Ab-
stract t the Records of Bell county in
their olliee.
Oflice in Denny Building, up stairs.
\V. T. KIIANNOV,
(VTTOItN KY ut I.-VAV,
Belton, Texas.
Office with Boyd «fc Holnun, on the
Avenue. ."'>y
Dlt. HOB BARTOW,
Phymioiiiii mid Snrffoon,
Olfloc at Dr. W. Barton's,
1 ly SALADO, TEXAS.
GEO. W. TYLER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
— AND—
LAND AGENT,
BELTON. TEXAS.
Dr. M. SALM,
[GERMAN KYK ASK EAR DOCTOIt.]
OCULIST AND AURIST
Oflice hours, 10 to 12 a. m., U to 5 p. m
Oflice with Drs. McLaughlin it Swear
ingen. Congress Avenue, Austin, Tex
Respectfully refers to Dr. II. C. Ghent
I)li. L.T. WATT 10,
PHYSICIAN AXD SURCEOX
Belton, Texas.
Olficc with Dr. II. C. Ghent, in the
Stone building, on the Avenue.
F. D. lltWIMi, M. D.,
Oculist and Aurist
TREATS ALL DISEASES OF
T1IE EYE AND EAR.
Oflice over the State Central Bank
Waco, Texas. 7 8m
ESTABLISHED 1858.
C. KA11RELL
PRODUCE
COMMISSION MERCHANT
GRAIN A SPECIALTY.
Correspondence solicited. 14 Strand
Galveston, Texas. :;6 ly
JO. BI.AIK,
TEAMSTEH,
Bcllon, Texi.s.
Has a good wagon and team, and so
licils a share ot the public patron>ii e.
He gives the business his personal at
tention, and makes low charges. 8y
GEO. M. PATTEN,
DENTIST,
Denny Building,
BELTON,
- TEXAS.
PETER HAHMEltSlWITlI,
Plain and Fancy Boots and Shoes made
to order, at the Sign of the Big Boot
on East Street, South of the Square,
Belton, Texas.
I keep a number ot Good Workmen al
ways employed, and a supply of the
Rest Mi'-crial constantly on hand.
WEAR, LEE & CO.,
CONTRACTORS & BUILDERS
City Hills, Belton.
Estimates furnished on any style oi
work. 2t(
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.
Notices in this directory will be
charged for at the rate of $5 per year,
where they do not exceed six lines
space.
MASONIC.
BELTON LODGE NO. 16< , A. F
A. AL, holds its regular meetings on
the second Saturday night ol each
month. Visiting brethren are respect
fully invited to attend. W. E. Ros-
borough, W. M., O. Dockum, 8ec'ry
BELTON R. A. CHAPTER NO. 76
holds its regular meetings on the
fourth Saturday night of each month
O. M. McWhirter, H. P; J. L. Lee
Secretary.
AMERICAN LEGION OF HONOR.
CHAMPION COUNCIL NO. 355, r
"American Legion of Honor, meets in
Odd Fellows ball on first and third
Thursday nights of each month. Visi
tors cordially invited. O. DoeKunv
Commander, J. L. Lee, Secretary.
Or Elso
Mr Accounts Will lie Put ii lie Ms of ai Attorney for Co
T. E. SMITH tfc
Dealers in DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS. ETC., Avenue, Belton, Te:
Established ia 1&27.
B.A.FAHNESTOCK'S WILSON & AUSTIN,
VERMIFUGE.
It is now over 50 years since this med-
icine was offered as a remedy tor
Worms, and from thai time its reputa-
tion has steadily increased until t
the present day it is
iilmost universally acknowledged
throughout nearly all psrts of the
world to be the sovekeign rh.mkjiy.
ChildrcnJJfoten look pale and sickly
from no other cmise than Worms,and
pasms are most frequently the result
of these hidden sappers and miners.
Many a helpless child has been laid in
the grave when the disease which
caused its death has been entirely mis-
understood, and when worms have
really been the cause; therefore pnr-
nls, especially mothers, who are con-
tantly with their children, cannot be
too observing of the lirst symptoms of
worms, for so surely as they exist,can
they be safely and speedily removed
from the most delicate in tint, by the
tiini b use of B. A. FAIINESTOCK'S
VERMIFUGE. Great caution must
be used bye-very purchaser to examine
ach bottle he buys. The simple name
if Fa line-stock is not stiflieient,lie must
louk closely and see that the initials
ire "B. A." and be satislieel with notli-
ng else. 5 4t
R. I SOJOURNER & CO.,
Rccciviiii aid Forwarding Agents
AND GEN'L COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
ICi-llon hikI Cleburne,
Olliee at warehouse Branch oflice at the
,, . Tex Express oflice,
Fe Depot, ,,, , 1 ,,
1 'Cleburne House.
Bi-llon, Texas. iCleburne, Texas.
All parties who have
Cotton, Com, Oats and Hay
for sale will uet, the TOP of the market
by calling on US he-tore selling their
Produce. Any one who wishes lo pro
e
BREAD, SEED OR FEED
can have their orders filled by calling
in US or OL'll agents at Belton, Tem-
ple, Moody, Banks, Crawford, Valley
Mills, dil'ton. Meridian, Morgan, Cle-
buine. We will receive a car of seed
rn ami Oats in a few days.
THE JOURNAL
Job Office
IS BEING
IMPROVED
ALL THE TIME.
Bring on your work, wu know wc ra
please you. both in style and price.
Xcw flu 11 <11 iitf, Avenue, ItEl.TOX,
Airiciltiral Implements,
Stoves, Tinware,
OFFER TO TIIE TRADE
cr 12^
!McD«^rmut Cultivator*. Grund Clmrlei
ktuiiiliird Ciilflvutoi'*. Il«iucmu4« in
ISufor*! aii*l oilier l*low*. Tlnwive.
IHct'tirmlck Sell' - liiiittinu' Heavy <ln*l Shelf llur*t\vur<J.
Reapers. and Queens Ware.
Barbed and Plain Wire. Wooden Ware.
FARM AND FREIGHT WAGONS.
IN F.vcr, A (OMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF GOODS NEEDED BY
FARMERS AND FAMILIES.
ODR STOCK IS LARGE, EXTENSIVE AND VARIED,
AND OUR PRICES ARE VERY LOW.
ROOFING AND GUTTERING DONE PROMPTLY BY EXPERIENCED
WORKMEN.
Wilson «fc Austin,
Jsatria
| OCAL OPTION.—On this day
1 J Came on to be heard the petition
of more than twenty fjualtfU-d voters
of Prccinct No. 0, in Bell county, Tex-
as, asking for an election on the sub-
ject of Local Option, and the matteis
and things therein contained being du
ly considered and fully understood
by the court: It is ordered by the
couit that ;m election be held in ac-
cordance with the prayer of petition-
ers, at the regular voting places in said
Prccinct, on the 2Sth day of March,
lbb'2, to determine whether the sale of
intoxicating liquors and medicated
hitteis producing intoxication, shall
lie prohibited in said Precinct or not,
t*se following named persons are here
by appointed to preside over said elec
tion, to-wit: Moffat box, VV. E. Ev-
itts, presiding officer; Owl Creek box,
L. P. Giiuies, presiding officer.
The State ol Texas, County of Bell.—
I hereby certify that the above is a
correct copy of an order made by the
Commissioners' court of Bell county,
at the February term,1882, as the sam<
appears of rceord in Book F, on page
100, on the minutes of said court.
Given under my hand and seal of
( • . office, this 23d day of Fcbrna-
L.S. rv, A. I). 1882.
' > " w. W. UPSIIAW,
8 4 Clerk, County C , Bell C.
SCHOTT'S
Ah excellent preparation of
Wild Cherry and Petroleum Tar
The most Potent, tlie most Essen-
tial, and the most Effectual
Remedy for
Throat and Lung Diseases.
Cures Sore Throat, Couphs, Colds,
Croup, Asthma, Whooping-Cough,
Uronchitis and Consumption.
The Best
Lung and Healtli Restorer
Ever used.
Sew Building, on tlie Avenue,
BELTON, TEXAS.
CONFECTIONERY! CENTRAL HOTEL!
C. P. ECKELS,
factor & Imuort
Of all Varieties of Confectionery,
Eii>l Mile Square, - Bellou.
Ottered in
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL LOTS.
Choice Fruit also a Specialty.
-lltf
JULIUS TOBLCH,
BELTON, TEXAS.
J. H. DAVIDSON, Prop.
corner cf Market and 24th Streets,
GALVFSTON, TEXAS.
Transient Board, per day,
$2 00
AXD ( LOCKS.
Uctiairiiij; done and warranted.
LECTION PROCLAMATION —
J An election will be held in the
First,Second and Third Wards of the
city of Belton. on the first Tuc>day of
April, A. 1). 1SS2, for the purpose of
electing she lollowing municipal offi-
cers for the corporation of the City of
Belton, who will, with the exception
of one alderman to he elected in the
Third Ward, hold oflice for two years
thereafter, to-wit: One alderman for
'he First and Second Wards, and two
aldcinii'ii for the Third Ward of the
City, to lie elected hy the voters of
said Wards respectively; one city attor-
ney, one city marshal, one city treasur-
er, one city assessor and collector,one
city secretary, to lie voted lor and
chosen hy the electors of the entire-
city. Bolls will he open for the First
Ward at the court house; for the Si-c-
ond Ward at Black's corner, on the
southwest corner of lenelop: and
Cross streets; for the Third Ward at
south end of Nolan creek foot bridge.
G. 31. McWhirter is appointed presid-
ing officer lor the First Ward, P. O.
Kucker presiding officer for the Second
Ward,John Alexander presiding offi-
cer for the Third Ward. Said election
to he conducted and returns made in
conformity with the laws of the state
governing such elections. By order of
the- City Council
I). A. CIIAMBEULIN,
0 Mayor City of Belton.
HAMBURG SYRUP
FRED WELLHAUSEN,
lac Is. s ra itli,
East of old burnt mill, Southeast
corner Public Square, sign ol the big
horse shoe,
jOHNSTCAf'£
msyfittmc.
BELTON
TEXAS,
Special attention given to horse
shoeing, general job work and repair-
ing Fred Ulricli, the champien at
horse shoeing, is with him. Terms
liberal. 2-ly
H. C. DENNY & CO.,
Denny Building North sido Square,
BELTON,
TEXAS.
Do a general Bank". :g and Exchange
hushe s Exchange on all principal
cities a' lowest rates. 3-ly.
DOW BROS.,
ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS.
BELTON, TEXAS.
Will furnish PLANS and SPECIFI-
CATIONS for all kinds of Buildings,
and make ESTIMATES for tlie same.
Workmanship guaranteed. Security
given when required.
SHOP 1NBEAR0FL.BUBB& CP'S.
Advertise J
The JOURNAL offerB superior in-
ducements to advertisers. There H
probably na country paper in the State
with as large a circulation, and it is in-
creasing all the time. Our rates Me
moderate—anil advertisers can
Examine our Mail Lists!
at any time and satisfy themselves as
to oi)r circulation.
TRANSPARENT STONE.
The common name Pebble is too
broad and inferior in meaning. Trans-
parent Stone, as it is more appropri-
ately named by the Johnston Optical
Co., is a natural production. It is dug
from the earth like diamonds and other
precious stones. Whatever any one-
may claim, no laboratory but Nature's
can manufacture it. To 'ie perfect its
slabs must be sawed with the grain.
The Johnston Optical Co. arc careful
in selecting and sorting. Its superior-
ity is manile-st. It is harder than glass
and cannot be scratched. Does not
need replacing so often, and hence is
cheaper. Is cooler to the eye and so
preserves it better.
A very complete stock of Transpar-
ent Stone-Lenses on hand and for sale
by
JULIUS TOBLER,
Agt. for Johnston Optical Co.
Board by day, week or mouth. 19y
rpiIE STATE OF TEXAS, to the
-L Sheriff or any constable of Bell
county: You arc hereby commanded
that by making publication of this
writ for four successive weeks prior
to return day in some newspaper puli-
lishcd in Bell county, you summon
John Ftiulkenburry, whose residence
is unknown, to be and personally ap-
pear before the district court of Bell
county, Texas, at the court house-
thereof on the lirst Monday in April.
18S2, then and there to answer the
petition of Adaliny jfattttteBl'111'1")'- t''Ca'
in said <iw«pHT5rtlie 2Slli da>' ' <'• -
^it ity, 1882,—file number of -Ail, htini
No. ].3>19,—alleging^ in substance, lhat"
plaintiff is a bona fide inhabitant of
this state, resides and has resided in
Belt counly for more than six months
last past; that plaintiff and defendant
weic lawfully married on or about,,
the 1st day of March, 1879; that defen-
dant voluntarily and without cause
abandoned plaintiff wi the 3rd day ol"
May, 1879, ami has continually lived
separate from her ever since; that on
the 2:)rd diiy of August, 1880, defen-
dant unlawfully inter-inarried with
one Sallie Brewer, in McLennan coun-
ty, and has lived in adultery with said
Sallie Brewer ever since the date last
aforesaid; that plaintiff has one child,
the fruit of her marriage with defen-
dant—Sallie Faulkenburry, aged about
two years; and praying for dissolution
of the bonds of Matiiinuny Hnd tor
custody of said chile1.. Herein fail
noi, but of this writ due service and
return make as the law directs. Wit-
ness, H 11. Turner, clerk of the dis-
trict couit, Bell county, Texas.
, —j Given under my hand and
-J LL .-seal of office; at Beltou, Texas,
' • this 28th ilav of February, A.
I). 1882. K. Ii. TURNER,
Ck-rk of Dist. Court, Bell Co., Tex.
A true copv I certify.
W. S. BLANTON, Sherifl, B. C.
By O. N. Creswell, Deputy. 9 4
4 DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE —
21. All persons holding claims
against the estate of J. W. Abbott, de-
ceased, tire hereby notified to present
their claims for approval within one
ve-ar next after the 7th day of Februa-
ry, 1882, the day on which letters ot
Administration on said estate were
issued hy the County Court ot Bell
couuty to the undersigned.
B. S. ABBOTT.
9 4 Administrator said Estate.
Troy, Bell Co., Texas, March 1,1883.
For Sale.
Ten horse Portable Sinker, Davis ic
Co. Engine, together with a Utile Corn
Mill uml a 23 inch Circular Saw, all in
good ordei, for $400.
Two lots. No. 5 and <i, in block 47,
for $ 100. Also, Rock ISuilding on lot
No 1, block 13. anil also half lots No.
5 and G, for $700.
Also 3-j acres of land in Connel tract
in one mile of the Santa Fe depot,
Belton,12 acre's in cultivation, for §400.
Or, I will take $ 1000 for the whole.
Local option— on this d*y
came on to be heard the petition
of more than twenty of the qualified
voters of the town of Salado, in Pre-
cinct No. 2, Bell county, Texas, asking
for an election on the subject ol Local
Option, and the matters and things
therein contained being duly consider-
ed and fully understood by the court:
It is considered by the court that the
same he granted, and it is ordered hy
the couit that an election he held in
accordance with the prayer of said
petitioners, at the regular voting places
in said town of Sulado, on the 28tli
day of March, A. D 1882, to determine
whether intoxicating liquors anil med-
icated bitters producing intoxication
shall ticppJiibiled in said town within
a radius of one mile square from the
college building in said town, and the
following named persons are hereby
appointed to preside over said elec'.ion,
to-wit: Salado Box, Wm. Piurgess,
Prisiding officer.
The State of Texas, County ol Bell—
I ^erehy cefti{y that the above is n
true copy of an order made by the
K&u. Commissioners' Court of Bell
county, at the March term, 1882, as tho
same appears of Record in Book F, on
page 100, <>f the minutes of said court,
r i Given under hand and seal
j L.S. ,-of office, this 23d ot February,
> A. D.
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Draft Books for e
„AND
HAL
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A. V. HARRIS,
Belton, Tex
j. d. skinkkk.
It. C.
SKINNER & STONE,
Cotton Factors
— and —
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
157 Strain), Galveston, Texa .
Liberal cash Advances made on con-
signments. Orders for Bagging and Tfea
filled at Lowest rates. lOy
P. J. WILLIS. H. B. WILLIS
P. J. WILLIS & BR0.,
Cotton Factors.
Importers and Wholesale Dealeisin,
CAPS AUD NOTIOirS,
Willis Building,
Strand, Galveston, Texas. 3d ly
Wallis, Lutes & Go.
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Dealers in
Liquors, Cigars, Tobaoo^,
WOODENWARE, ETC..
Strand, Galveston, H Ifr
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