Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-12-14

Ccntrat RAILWAY, OF mics from oher-
man, by one O'Neil, one of the railroad
hands. Grover will die, so says the sher-
man Patriot.
We learn that the Texas Central rail
way is about finished to Mantua,
about II miles south of Sherman, and the
work is being pushed with great vigor
this way. Work, we learn. has already
begun on the bridge across ChoctGw, five
miles south of this place, and in few
weeks at farthercst, we may expect to
hear the shrill whistle of the iron horse
within the environs of Sherman.-Shcr-
man Patriot, Dec. GM.
Several horses werc stolen in Sherman
last week. The Patriot also says that
horse thief was killed on the 10Th ult,, in
the vicinity of Georgetown, Grayson couu-
ty.
The gin house of Mr.. j. Finn, near
roupe, Smith county, wns burned on the
Goth ult., together with 10 or Is bales of
cotton; fire accidental.
The Courier says Mr.. Ed. Sacra has
found coal mine IL miles south of Sher-
man and is going 10 work it. The coal is
pronounced good.
FISHERMAN DEAp-Yes it is dead cer-
tain to be the largest city between Hous-
ton and Red River" We take receptions
to that last remark, friend Dickerman.
Remember that Dallas is "between Hous-
ton and Red River
r. W. Donnell, late of the Donnell House
at Mckinney, has taken charge of the
Phoenix Hotel Mt Sherman.
A new Odd Fellows Hall was 10 have
been dedicated on Thursday last at CAL
vert, and grand ball was to be given on
the occasion.
The Houston Age learns that opposition
ste mers have been placed on the line be-
tween Galveston and New York, and that
heren fter freight will be 124 cents per
foot. instead of 80 cents.-- Central Texan.
The signet snys Mrs. selly, wife of Ja-
cob Sicily, living on Spring Creek, Parker
coun iy, was SO badly burned few days
ago as to cause her death in nine hours.
A torn ado passed the southeastern por-
ton of Cherokee county ON the 9th ult.,
prostrating houses, trees, fences and in
deed everything that offered resistance
to it. One family, says the Observer,
were oil crippled except on infant.
Three prisoners broke out Of the Hop
kins county Jail on the 9th ult. One Of
them, named Joe. Parker, convicted on in.
dictment of murder.
The Huntsville Record favors Hon. Jno
Il. Reagan, for the United States Senate
10 succeed J W. Flanagan.
A man was killed last week at Dodge, on
the II. s. s. A. r ailroad,b be ing run over
by the cars.
A Mr.. Bennett was shot and killed a. the
Bismark Saloon, Corsicana, by a police
man named Wallace, on the evening Of
the I'd inst. Wa llace Immediately fed
was pursued and caught. Subsequently,
during the night he attempted to escape,
and was killed by the guard. The Ban
ner says:
The killing Of Mr.. Bennett, is dsnounc-
ed by all, as he was universally esteemed
BY the citizens Of this place. He WAS a
GOOD citizen, fond husband and father,
n mason in high standing and carried TO
his grave the respect of oil who knew
him. He was buried Wednesday with Ma
so ic honors. Wallace was comparative
ly unknown here and was regarded as n
doubtful char acter. He was on the police
force of this city at the time Of his death.
Mrs. Flanagan, wife of Lt.-Gov. Flsna-
gan, died su ddenly on the 25th ult., at
Henderson.
DEArH.-Another old Texan is gone.
Hon. b. E. Taylor died yesterday morn
ing at his residence, near Gay Hill, and
will be buried at II A. N. to-day, at the
family burying ground. lie has filled i'm
portant offices of trust in our State, and
was one of the brightest intellects in our
councils. A large circle Of friends and
relatives mourn his loss.--Brenham Times.
SUDDEN DEArH.-On Friday night,
John Macdonald, better known as "Uncle
Mac" died suddenly, while eating his
supper in his usual health.-Ibid.
The epizootic is decreasing in Houston.
The Mckinney Enquirer reports the
horse malady as prevailing in Dallas. A
mistakei Up TO the present writing no
case of the disease hos developed itself
here.
We have been informed by one of The
surveying corps of the Trans Continental
that they met with the surveying corps Of
the Dallas and Wichita, just this side Of
Denton creek, at which place the two
lines iniersect. We hope that road will
be pushed forward with energy to spec
DIV completion. 1t Will aid UNNECESSARILY
in developing in one respect-that OF its
m inerals-ihe richest portion ofthe State.
Fort Worth Democrat.
Col. Hitchcock, Engineer Of the Trans
Continental Road, informs the editor Of
the Fort Worth Democrat, that he has fin
ished the survey and location Of the line
to tina place, and has located depots at
both Denton and Pilot Point, each place
giving $4,000. The location Of the de-
Dot at Fort Worth win be made as soon
as Gov. ThrockmortoR and Gen. Dodge
reach there. They are expected daily.
From Capt. John 0'Niel, locating en-
eineer Of the Texas and Pacific, we are
Informed that the line be Is now locating
runs six miles south Of Weatherford.-
The location is regarded by him as per-
nanent.-Fort Worth Democrat
Betty Johns, . colOred woman, supposed
"A h, The mother Of the infant found drown
"a IN ditch with rock tied to its neck,
near saH Astonis recently, has bees az