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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-06-25

whom completed by Mcasrs' owen y
Booth,
TuE man who kicked u coal Of hre
oil the steps Of the Christian church,
the Same being II contribution ram
the burnt district destruction on Mon
day night, tapped ~ on the shoulder
ms we started oil yesterday ana re-
minded Us That we "needn't to men
ton any nnmc, you Know and we
looked depressed aud passed on.
RHEUMATISM IL no doubt caused by
diseased particles In the blood This
poison n decidedly Ncid. The acetate
of POTASH contained In William Is.
Parkers Compound Fluid Extract
-Buchu neutrullles this acid, and thus
II IL that 70 many cases Of this mnady
are relieved aud cured. by using this
remedy, Are you suffering from this
terrible disease? Then get bottle OF
Parkers Compound Fluid Extract
Buchu, and you may rely upon reccly.
ing immediate relief For sale by nll
druggists, everywhere.
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Mcssrs. owens & Booth.

Attention Is invited TO the cnrd OF
this new firm. Both members will be
TT once recognized rs among the most
correct business men and gentlemen
Of integrity in the city Mr., Booth "
formerly connected with the house II
Messrs, Hill, Shields Il Co., and is o, q
Of the best auctioneers and genial spi
It's in northern Texas. We predict fo
this firm one Of the most substantial
and honorable careers Of any house IN
the state.
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A large supply Of Sunday
School Literature, ut catalogue
prices. just received al Frank
Iisl's book store, Main street.
Franklin has received, also. 81
few sets Of chiyalrie, the most
intelligent, refined and tnscin-
ating outdoor game known.
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Am elegant new Anon plano
Cor sale al cost ana carriage,
which II Sl75 less Than man
uiactures' price. This IN u bar
gain not found every day.
PIERCE AZ LYLE.
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Don't forget those handsome
dresses mt S3. "a and 30 at Ram
daiIs, Elm street. Those ties
AIT 80 cents worth $I. Those
beautiful lawns mt ~ lie cents
worth 20 cents. Those perc,iles
at I0 cents worth 3J cents.
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The torture endured by the subject TO
asthma, IL beyond expression. 10 such we
have II question 10 ask; why suffer when
relief Is within your rcnch? MNrsdcn's Pee
toral Balm has proved successful IN the
treatment of every case. For sale by all
druggists.
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LOCAL NEW ~
The Official Paper Of the CITY


We have the facilities ana ibe work
men 60 do M good work, and NJ IN
low rates. nv can be done anywhere
ana we mean 10 do II. Hiring your
Fine Job Work 10 TIE DAILY HEB
AID OFFICE, Corner OF Main an"
Lamar streets.
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Douglas Brothers are I'm re-
ceipt Ofan invoice of summer
goods, containing all the latest
novelties In their line. Their
summer stock isnoSv complete.
They are now prepared 10
please the most iastiiiOus in
style and fit. and their prices
are so low that competition Is
out Oh the question. ll0d4t
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Is there siclIly female In our midst? Is
there one who reads the paper, who has not
tried the use of English Female Bitters?
They come highly recommended. Those
who have used thom extol them highly, and
we honestly advise our lady friends to send
TO the drug store and procure them Mt once.
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Those reliable auctloneers, Mcssrs'
Hill, Shields u Co., will sell at auction
on saturday, u large lot Of dry goods,
clothing and cutlery, stock damaged
by the fire. The list comprises many
articles needed by house keepers aud
the invoice will be sold at u bargain,
In lots to suit.
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NOTICE.
MAYORS OFFICE
Cry or nArIAo NJ, o 80.

CITY OF DALLAS, May 2, 1874.
All persons having scrip, bonds or othe,
evidences of indebtedness against the CITY o,
Dallas, are hereby notified in obedience TO n
resolution OF the city council, passed ON tho
first day OF May, 1874, to present the same tc
the city Secretary for registration. before tbs
SOth day Of June, 1874, '"'
- W. L. CABELL,
'-"'" Mayor.
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To Millers and Merchants,

Proposals solicited to furnish $50 200 pounds
good, Treble Extra Flour from New Wheat
! Will furnish Sacks 10000 pounds to be de.
livered by goth July, 100000 pounds by Goth
nnugust ana lO0N0O pounds by Nth Septem Der,
Cash paid on delivery, in United States err
rency. wa
Address u. l.. CAMPBELL, A. ON.
W-Sot Flatonla, Texas.
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.HSlEsN w. MNNRi,

Notary public arid agent for
the collection OF claims I'D Aus
tin. ORice ut Castor AZ Thomas
bank, nOrtli side OF the public
square.
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The largest and best assorted retail stock OF
staple aud fancy groceries In Dallas, is to be
found ut and for sale by
llBdlwilwlw j. L., DOWNS IL co
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We learn that the demand for English
Female Bitters is almost unprecedented. II
cures the young girl, the married lNiy, the
old maid and the lettering granny. II Inn
parts Iron TO the blood, giving color, strength
and health.
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NOTICE.

No accounts against employees In the
Herald Onice viii he allowed In set -
mcnts with the Office unless M order
from the Proprietor II given.
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j. 4. Downs a Co.

Have Just received large lot of bacon,
choice sugar cured hams, lard, and new
wheat flour, to be sold at living profit for
the cash. ll6dlwllwlw
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The cheapest anA finest Gro.
Tuet sets ever brought to Dali
las will be opened ia ~ few days
ut Reed AZ LathrOP's Elm Street
bookstore. Parties desiring 10
purchase will save money by
waiting their arrival. lO9dtf
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shirt studs, sleeve buttons, watch
chains, etc, solid and plated, In iniin.
lite variety, forty per cent below cost.
ut simpsons. Elm street.
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Good News.

Another step TO accommodate the public
Vegetables ofall kinds, and at all hours.
PEOPLES MARKET,
llOd3t North Lamar street.
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Giovc-ftting Kid shoes, side Iacing
siik embroidered shoes, misses SILK
elastic congress CATERS, very low, AZ
simpsons, Elm street.
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Frankiin's stock of blank
books. wall paper and staple
goods generally, is immense.
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The most elegant fans Ia DIAL
las, are III FrRnkiin's book
store, Main street.
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NIeIlI.

Car load of meal Just arrived and win be
sold at 81 ~ per busho,
mar OBENCHAIN u CHlLDRhSS,
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TIE GENERAL MARKET.

Business continue n,r. There IL no mate
rial change In quotations lrom last report
our merchants have full aud complete stocks
laid down NJ low igurns, nnd purchases can
be made NJ unusual advantage, The follow
Ing quotations represent regular wholesale
prices. In alilng small orders, higher rate'
will have 10 be paid
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A. u. SfeagaIi. Notary Pub.
lie, Office opposite Adams g.
Ac0nard's bank.
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$4,000 worth Of choice goods to OK.
change for a farm. Apply to simpson.
Elm street.
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$50 dozen white shirts, Cheyiot shirts,
spanish linen shirts In the most eie-
giant styles. absolutely at cost, at
simpsons, Elm street.
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$4,000 worth Of goods guaranteed 10
be sold Mt cost, at Simpson's, Elm
street.
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Baconi Clenrsides re; Breakfast ll-ci
Hams, canyassed, ll@ljci Hams, suBar'cuIed,
loo,
Molasses I'm barrels per GALLON; Fair O0ci
DrlpS 76WsOc
Sugar in barrels per pound; Fair l0ci
Prime NC; Choice he; Yellow clarified l2c
White clarified l2c;POwdcted lic;Crushcd Va
2. half barrels s0i No. /, Kits 81 70, No. =, kit'
~ ~.
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For SnIo.

Three good residences In this city. lmme'
diatc possession given.
l5D-dtf SrEAGALL a co.
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Dallas Female College
PROPERTY.

The trustees OF Dallas female college have
resolved TO sell the school property, ON Elm
street, and relnveSt in grounds and buildings
suitable for female college and boarding
school.
The undersigned have been appointed by
me oonru q committee to receive PROPOSITIONS
from the different portions of the civ for the
location OF the school.
That thcre may be no delay in the open
Ing of the fall session, we must proceed
iorthwilh and VIII receive and entertain
propositions for said location until the 95th
ultlmo. W. IL. SCALES,
JOHN NJ. STENlMONS,
W. +. EASTERLlNG,
49, Committee.
b"lllS, IeNhS, juno ~ I'M. l07dlw
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RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
CORRECT RAILROAD TIME

Can always be found Mt j. NJ. Grams, on
Main street. Also, Gold and Silver Watches
that WILL KEEP IT.
ArrivaE.and Departure of Trains at
Dallas.
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HOUSTON AND. TEXAS CENTRAL.

f'VO''RV4N TN "a TI-NNS NTN INfI'
Arrives
From the South mail and express), $40 II. IN.
From the North (mail and express)r 6:S3 II. m.
From the South, accommodation 2:30 p. IN.
From the North Accommodation 1850 b. IN.
TEXAS AND PACIFIC.
Leaves. Arrives
Mall and Express,...-..i:i, II. IN. lll5p. IN.
MlAeu Irhin.."..."...,u.,3'UOp y. m. l.N u. IN.
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cut IiIs Out.

AIl sIcEly InaIes Should by D. E.D.
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Those stylish summer suits of light
cashmere. at cost, nj simpsons, Elm
street.
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Canned Goods.

Peaches 2-lb, n dozen, 81 1902 GOpcars, IN, u
dozen, - 90; Pluns, green cages, 2-lb " dozen,
81 75 Strawberries, IN, " dozen, ~ 10; Rasp-
berries, BIB, v dO2en, Is "; Blackberries, 2-lb,
% dozen, ~ 80; Tomatoes, 2-b, u dozen, q 30.
dozen, ~ 5u Succotilsh, 2-iD, u dozen, 80 So;
HOLSTERS, lib, W dozen, 50 %; oysters, LIB, "
unypn 81 IN
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Dried apples 6llb lic;Lemons, pbox s9;Orangea
E box 80 ~; Figs, new q ID ljcj ltosins, In
layers, n box new " 90; Dried currants,
q 10 Use; Almonds, soft shell, ~ ID 2jc; Filbcrts
new d ID 2Oc; Walnuls, % 10 DC, Brazil nuts,
H n zoe; Peanuts, b n l4lgc Cranbcnlcs, u
barrel SIS; ,ocoanuts, " 100 SO OOGgl2 5U Fine
fancy candy " ID 2j@3Oc; Pecuns, u bnsAel
ri
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Brandlos-Applc, 81 5O@3 co. Peach, 81 75@
3 60; Cognac, SO 25@7 W.
Whiskies--Bourbon and Rye, 81 1908 co.;
Imitation Bourbon, 81 i5lll 20.
Wines-Port and sherry, u 5D@3 w.
Rectiled Whiskey 81 loci ~.
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tlour-EXtra Family s. 5000 90; Cholc,
xxx IS OOCa5 -; xxx 81 logs OOi Xxx u 2@
80.
Bran, y 100 lbs 81 %.
oats b bushel 6Bjg15c.
Wheat per bushol, 81 10.
Corn, per bushol, 81 006sl 10.
Corn meal, per % lbs, 81 U5@sl To-
Potatoos--TaDIo g. O00s6 30.
nnnnAt WhlIn nnNN a IN lhs 81 hl1l1 90.
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Tin: &c l0xll, charcoal, per box Sl7 50. TX
l0Xli, charcoal, S20OO &c, l2xl2, charcoal
s2 90; 10, charcol, lix20, SIS so; tx, charcoal,
iiX2O, ~ 50; lC, lix0, roofing, SIG 50; &c, 2Ox
~, sSl OJ; block tin u 10 soc; sheet zine n NJ
l5c; Pig lead u ID lOc; Copper bottoms x N
soc; sheet iron 2dX27 u ID l2%c; Solder extra
refined y 10 S3c; Galvanized from In full bum
dies & 10 Zoe: American Russia n H. soc.
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man seemed TO eye dish of cranberry
sauce with a good deal Of curiosity. At
last, when eating commenced, lie went for
the object of his curiosity. He swallowed
1t down in trlce, and nudged his right
hand man "a Mr. Huntington) and said
MIR. Huekinton, please give me anoder
ditch full of dat little red ting, what you
call. | like him fuss rate" He was fur
nished until he ate six or eight clutches"
full before he stopped. But we, few days
ago, advertised for a man to Ego about
from store to shop to look wise and pro-
phccy whowas about TO fail, and said no
man of good moral character need apply"
AS strange as 1t may seem, no one has APP
piled for the situation, and it is supposed
this class have about as much business at
this time of their own as they can well at
tend TO- App. ications still received at the
town pump.
n. B.-Nonc need apply unless they have
a pleasing address and good clothes.
ARGus.
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Daring Attempt TO Escape from
Piatssburgh Jlst


uesu"! evening" INC % ihst says inc
SCHdac{, rs Sheriff Randall, assisted by
Elijah lIcddng DENNY Sheriff Robinson
ori = man ,o,,,od Uihhorl fro,, Dorsos
~" =" "''' ''''','' ''''D"'"' 'i''" ',0'a''
foint, went to lock up the prisoners in the
cells for the night, four desperate charac-
fora made an attcmnt Ia cscano. Their
,,a,,,o. ~ t..1,,,s.,, .....,.1s
n"nic' are AL i"n'iiar Ia 'ur iccofus OF
crime, John Newman, Geo. Smith (aliae
Moves Charles Brown and r II Sheldon.
Thcro worn forr o,ho,s In ,ho room, In,
i"ele 10 lO,' O'''.'o II 'N0 ''.u', wv
theY mace no attempt 70 escape AS led
ding, liibbard and Robinson passed through
the narrow hail. and were just opening the
prisoners room, Brown threw quantity
OF saked lime at them, binding llcdding
somewhat, and filling llibbards eyes 50
completely full that he was worse than
helpless. As the prisoners made a rush,
Newman struck Robinson across the temple
with a heavy stove iron and momcntarily
disabled him, and rushing into the little hall
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a JOURNALISTIC DISCOVERY.

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1t Is settled that Cushing goes to Spain.
He is now nearly ready TO start, and is only
waiting to partake of farewell banquet to
be given him by the residents Of Ncwbury-
port. his former home. So tits determined
that man too disloyal TO Re judge is
loyal enough for dplomo,ist, isit? This
would seem so on the face, but the fact is
that no intelligent person ever took any
stock in his dlsloyalty. How many men in
public life could stand the test of their let
'ers or speeches of thirteen to twenty years
ago? There is hardly man among them
who could not be Disconnected and defeated
liy the production OF some letter or speech
ii produced at tho right moment OF time.
Sven some Of Stewards, StantOn's and
Chaos propositions OF 1S60-6l would not
be very profitable reading just now. But
who doubts their loyalty md patriotism in
tho hour of danger
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Vermont ma Vicinity,

BRANDON.
At regular meeting of Brandon grange
No. al, held at their hall, Jan. S1st, the
following officers were elected
Master, s + Seagar
Overseer, f. u Kinds.
Lecturer, NJ Z June.
Steward, A b Case.
Assistant Steward, G A Seagar.
Chaplain, Horace Ellis.
Treasurer, ID G Bascom.
Secretary, $ b June.
Gate Keeper, III a Barnes
Ceres, Mrs + Winslow.
Pomona, Mrs G A Seagai
Flora. Miss NJ Ii Case
Lady Asst. Steward Miss s l. June.
Spauldng's Bell Ringers give q concert
al town halt ON this Wednesday evening.
a pleasant tin wedding took place at the
residence of ii. A. Barnes on the evening
of January Goth. About sixty persons
were present. Col. II. II. Merritt, as face
tious as ever, presented himself, bearing
tin washing machine. Deacon i. ID.
Seden made speech, as did also Col. II.
II. Merritt. 1t was one of the most agree
able and pleasant asscmblagcs we have seen
for many a day.
The following named persons are officers
of Brandon Lodge, No. "a, for the quarter
commencing Feb. 1st, 1874: w TIL
NJ Mott; W Y miss Hattie WEIGH; W
S-Miss Henrietta Culbert; w f S-Chas
b Mcclellan; WT-Miss Eliza Wood; w
M-lrwin McKcnna w Grey A J In
gals; W A SC A Williams; w d NJ
Miss Jennie McKenna " r il S-Mrs G.
W Kinsman W l. X S-Miss Flora Board
man. " | G-NIis5 Florence Severy; W
o &C W Kinsman; p W C I'D S
Fletcher.
The donation TO Rev. c. A. Thomas, ID.
ID, the venerable pastor of the BAPTIST
church, resulted in receipt of $500 for the
benefit of that good man.
Rev. A. j. Ingalls,, pastor of the Metho
dist church, has been made the recipient If
Sl02 from his people
Social parties were given last week BY +.
x. Button and Ozro Meacham at their resi-
dcnccs.
BRISTOL
Il. Il. Stewart has leased of |. n. Haw-
ley one-half of his new building, in Yer
gcnnes, for five years, for hardware
store.
There are some cases OF scarlet fever
here at the present tine, and some of them
proving fatal. Mr. H. c.. Barnes lost his
little boy some three years old. who was
sick less than two days.
L Hasseltine, NJ. D.. has the post Office
arrangement complete in the west end of
union block, in NJ. s. Wilds boot and shoe
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manner that informers do in New York
and Boston-by Selling the private books
and papers of another, and then frighten-
ing him into a compromise. If he could
discover these things, why could not the
men be appointed and paid for that express
purposcP We trust that these exposures,
and those connected with the custom house,
will lead TO the doing away to the whole
system of spies and informers The country
can better go without the money than have
her citizens followed and Swallowed by
spies, their books and papers examined at
will, and money forced from them by
threats OF prosecution for some supposed
oifense committed. if committed at ALL
years before. Espionage may do for
France and Spain, but not for America
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ssctrcucsliIent.

Grace Greenwood, the brightest and chat
tiest of all newspapers correspondents,
writes from Washington in very sarcas-
tic strain of the new political sensation,
''retrenchment.' She says
The economy epidemic is food for laugh
ter, and something more. Thrift ION the
rampage" is having, mad riotous run. 1t
strikes first at the poor and helpless. A
large proportion of the clerks (moslly wo-
mem of the internal revenue-a department
in which the work is heavy and pressing
have been already dismissed. Attacks on
every branch of the government service are
said to be impending. Congress having re-
nounced its salary grab, declares reirencl-
ment the fashion, and DEGREES curtaiment.
Unfortunately, unlike the fox. it has the
power to enforce its decree and TO appease
It's chaglin by general docking. | don't
believe in such scrimping and shaving
down legislation. 1t is the old pcnny-wise
and pound foolish policy-and | don't be-
licye the country is to be blinded by il to
the real coruplions and larger waste at the
capital. Why, the mere keeping up of the
righteous tax on whskey and tobacco
would have given to the treasurer all they
will save by reducing the force in tho de-
pariments and cutting down the army and
navy appropriations ten times over.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-11
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1874.
We think that the general verdict of th,

We think that the general verdict of the
public will be, "served him right One
James buffers was convicted in CHARLES
ton, South Carolina, Saturday, of the MUIR
der of one West. The peculiar feature of
the trial was, says telegram, "tbe selec-
ton by the prisoners counsel of a jury
composed exclusively of black men of the
most ignorant class, the reason assigned
being that these men would be free from
the prejudices created by the newspaper rc-
ports of the atrocious circumstance of the
murder at the time it was committed" The
three leading lawyers" who conducted
the defense, have doubtless found that ig-
norance does not ALWAYS shield crime.