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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-10-03
TIE WEBB PROPORTION.
Report Of the Joint Committee,


The committee appointed by reso-
luton of the City Council, at its last
meeting, to take into consideration
the proposition of Messrs. Webb u Co.,
to establish in this city wagon fac
tory, met pursuant to appointment, at
II o'clock, in the Office of DR.. Crowdus.
Present-Alderman Grove, Chairman,
Aldermen Obenchain and Crowdus,
j. NJ. Stemmons, w. IL. Hughes,
Messrs. Il. l.. Marsalls and Thomas
Field. Absent-Messrs. A. Sanger, A.
Ii. Shepherd, S. j. Adams and w. G..
Randall.
The communication of Messrs. Webb
& Co., and the resolution of the City
Council, were read. The Chairman
stated that the question before the
committee was OF vast importance to
the city; that great benefits would be
derived from establishing factories in
our midst, and he hoped n general poll
Icy would be adopted, which would not
only secure the establishment of the
shops of Messrs. Webb & Co. in Dallas,
but would induce others to come.
Mr.. Hughes concurred fully with
Alderman Grove. He thought every
inducement should be offered to cause
factories to come here, and did not con-
slider the time asked, ten years, too
long. He only asked that limitations
be prescribed to the privileges, so ,ls
not to cripple the finances of the city.
Mr.. StemmOns was of the same opin-
ion, with the exception as to the time
to exempt them from taxation. He
considered five years long enough, and
did not regard the request of Webb
Il Co. at all unreas enable. He was
in favor of the land being bought by
private subscription and donated, and
not by the city.
Chairman Grove though they should
be exempt from all taxes except the
schSol tax.
Z Alderman Ohenchain suggested that
no general policy be adopted at pres
nnt, as this was the pioneer movement,
but they should grant the privilege
only to this company and give them
the ten years asked.
The following resolution was intro
huced\ by Alderman Grove, aud was
seconded by Colonel Hughes:
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
copimttee to exempt from taxation,
for period of ten years, manufacture
efs within the city limits, 10y the City
Council, under judicious restrictions.
Pending action Mr.. Hughes intro
luced the following resolution, which
was accepted, AS substitute, and
adopted:
Resolved, That this Committee re-
port, recommending the City Conncil
TO offer as an inducement for the loca-
ton of the mandatory in question,
mn exemption from city taxation for
five years.
Mr.. Marsalis proposed to telegraph
TO Messrs. Webb e Co., offering to do
nate the land, but not eXampt from
taxation. No action.
The Chairman asked that the whole
Committee be present when the Coun-
ell acts on this matter.
On motion of Mr.. A.. II. Obenchain
the Committee adjourned to meet at
the City Hall, to attend the Council
next Tuesday night at half
past seven o'clock.
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4, d, d, Il.

Dallas, Trinity and Schillar Lodges,
l. o. o. f., of this city, have invited
Colonel $. A. Moon, of Iowa, to deliver
his lecture on Odd Fellowship, entitled
"a Mortgage on the Cottage Home"
The lecture will be given at Odd Eel
lows hall Oh Wednesday and Thursday
evenings, October 9th and 9th, the pro-
ceeds to he devoted to the benefit of
the Order.
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PREFERRED SPECIALS.

We are in receipt OF n most elegant and
extensive assortment OF English and French
wonteds and all the finer grades Of imported
broadcloths, doeskins and cassimeres. For
really first slass goods and stylish NJ, the
public will do well to call on
oct 2-dlm DOUGLAS BROS.
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Ten" and psciao Lumber Assoelsuon.
Orders received for lumber in car load iot
once A Main street. Y. o. Box 800.
W. N. JOHNSON, General Agent.
~ept2dim
~ept2dil


I's. LeAchman, agent for Howea Sewing
Machine, has removed his ONCE 10 7so Main
street which will be his permanent head.
Qusrtern, and he will have flne stock OF
maohines In flow days. Be cordially In.
vises the ladies OF Dallas and vicinity, Who
sv IN want OF . sewing machine, 70 call ana
>f>'n'ne ms old reliable Howe sept4dtf
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Wanted--A Situation

In mercantile house, as salesman or in
any other capacity, by an experienced young
man. Good reference given. Address
sept ?0.dlw HERALD OFFlCE.
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Reene a McMurtray have just received a
fresh supply Of the most choice Apples and
Potatoes from the North, and will keep the
trade constantly supplied with II superior
quality amt variety OF these delicious eati-
bles. KEENE Il MON URTRAY.
Sept20.itf
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Wanted.

A woman TO do general house work. In
quire OF Mrs. Brown, Texas and Pacific ware
house, at the crossing of the Central railroad.
sept 30-dlw
Best fitting shirts made to order ut"t5t,
Louis Shirt Factory, 2O7 Lamar street.
sent 2Jdlm J
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Lost.

Market Drugstore n topaz setting TO a ring,
valuable 10 the owner ns IL gift. Finder VIII
be rewarded by leaving same ut the Howe
Machine Office. oct l-dlt
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Notice.

Notice is hereby given the Stockholders OF
the Dallas Bridge Company, that their an
nnal meeting viii be held at their Office in
the city of Dallas, on Monday, the nth day
OF October next. JAMES THOMAS,
Secretary Dallas Bridge Company.
Dallas, Sept. a, 1870 Sept .2Sdl0d
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Members OF Dallas Engine Company Nc. !,
Dallas Hook and Ladder Company No. !
and Dallas Hook and Ladder Company No.
2 are requested to meet at Fields Theater on
Monday, October I, at 7:3O pm. By order OF
the President, NJ. ULLMANN,
T.. W. LIHsRIE, Secretary.
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1'F'F11INHi T T7'N7fFi VVIVHVI ~ INII'
An article appears in this evenings
Commercial charging neglect upon the
mail agents on the Texas n Pacific
railroad. As their papers are not al.
ways mailed till morning, perhaps it
would he az well to look vt home for q
remedy. "MAII. AGENT"
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Ladies' wishing medical treatment will DO
resolved by Doctress Thomas ut her resi-.
dence. Board and room furnished at usual
prices. paid In advance. Location God
street. two blocks south of San Jacinto
Hotel. MRS. Y. THOMAS.
sent l5.dlm
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One livery stable, situated In a central
ana convenient part OF the city, with all
convenience for conducting the business.
f'sny Of room, etc. Also, one dwelling
mousse, with out-houses and stable attached,
good gardens, etc. Enquire at the
septiidtf SHERIFFS OFFICE.
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Situated Immediately In rear OF the Post
Office. Largo well furnished rooms, suitable
for families or for gentlemen, with board at
reasonable rates, and good clstern water.
sept l7-dlm
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To Exchange.

For Dallas Real Estate and Building asso-
citation stock, small residence on Elm
street. Applyto w. q. HOLLAND,
sept2idIt Herald Office.
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a very large amount Of supplies will
be sent here for transportation. The
Colonel will remain in the city several
days.
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A Gard
W, G, SlCKLES n CO.,

W, g, SlCKLES& CO.,
Grocers and dealers In Produce, 0lG Elm
street, will furnish Bagging and Tief to theil
country friends, and ship their crops or II
planters wish to consign cotton or wheat to
their friends In Galveston, they will make
very liberal advances.
July 90 w, COKER.
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sued, but all though Lone Star did
his best, the spurs beidg freely applied
Kotton came in winner amidst the
deafening cheers Of his hackers.
Time, l:iSi.
After the regular races several quar-
ter dashes were gotten up, which
proved quite exciting, and late In the
evening the crowd dispersed, feeling
well pleased at the afternoons sport.
summary.
FIRST RACE-DAs or MILE.
p. q, Crums Billy Williamson, aged, by
Daniel Boone, dunn COranne,"...,,......,,,., |
ThOs Turner's CHI. M, four years Old, by
VIM. III. Johnson. .".. '""..,.... ,,,,,,,',.'.,
II. Wade's Big, Lancer, aged, by Lexing'
ton, dam SGhottishcu"........,....
Time, l!jl.
SECOND RAcE-DAsH or A MILE AND QUAR-
TER.
A. Il. JOhnson's Buck
j. ID. warren b. h. shoe Fly"...".."..."..." :
Time, G2l%.
THIRD RACE-oSE MILE DASH.
Time, lHSA.
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For Sala.

A good second hand dray. Apply to
DlB0LL 4 KING,
Corner Camp and Magnolia streets near the
Postoihce. sept lT-dtf
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DTSSOhUTroN.

The copartnership heretofore existing be-
tween Mitch. Gray II. y. Kimban and Mrs.
y. II. Cockrell rs Froprietors of "The Todd
Mills" Dallas, Texas, under the style of y.
mutual consent, Mitch. Gray and IL. $. KIM
ball retiring and Mrs. y. II. CoolEroll assum
ing full control and ownership. All debts
due TO the late firm of =. ii. COckreli Il Co.
will De collected by Mrs, S. ii. Cockrell, and
all Liabilities OF said firm will be paid by her.
:. IL. C0CKKELL,
IL. \. KlMBALL,
MITCH GRAY.
The retiring partners in the above dlSSolu-
ton tender their thanks to the public for n
liberal patronage, and solicit an extension of
the same to the new propTietorship.
II $. KlMBALL,
oct 2-dlw MITCH GRAY.
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THE First RACE

IhE FIRST hACE
was dash of mile, horses to carry
eighty-tive pounds, three started, p. 4.
Crume's Billy Williamson, aged, by
Daniel Boone, dam Corinne, Thomas
Turner's ch. m. four years old, by VIM.
ii. Johnson, dam Mary Turner and
III. Wade's b. &. Lancer. The former
was the favorite against the field, some
even giving odds. The horses got u
fair start, Turner mare taking the lead,
Williamson second and Lancer far in
the rear-these positions were MAIN
tanned until the horses turned on the
home stretch, when Billie's rider APP
piled the hickory, and the broken-leg
horse came In winner by halfa length,
Turner second and Lancer fifty yards
behind. Time, l:5l.
THE SECOND RACE
was dash of u mile and
a quarter for which there
were two entries, A. Johnsons Buck
and Warrens b, b, Shoe Fly. The
horses got of without o single false
start, Shoe Fly taking the lead from
the jump, and Buck pressing him
This position was maintained until the
fourth quarter was reached, when
Buck drew ahead, and despite the des-
perate struggles of Shoe Fly, came un-
der the string ahead, winning the race
by half length. 2:2ll.
THE THIRD RACE
Was "a dash of u mile between Kotton
and Lone Star, the latter was slightly
tho favorite, although kotton had
many warm admirers, who were willing
to risk their money upon him. This
dash was by far the most exciting
event Of the day. The horses started
even aud ran neck and neck to the
half mile pole and 80 close together
that " blanket could cover both of
them. AT the half mile post Kotton
forced ahead Of the favorlte but not so
much as to show daylight between
them. When they reached the
home stretch the positions were un-
changed and gallant struggle en-
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THE DAILY HERALD

Will bo found Ou sale by the news
boys ON all trains or the Texas and
and Pacific railway, and al the news
stands In the city.
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II you have o railrord ticket for sale, 20 to
Johnson. He viii give you good price for
II, and sell you ticket, and save you
money. Office under San Jacinto Hotel.
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Engineer,

A situation Is wanted by a hrst-class en-
gineer and mechanic. For particulars, ad-
dress or call on j. n. CRowEIL lOs Jefier.
son street. Spt2l-d2w.
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House, south OF the Square. Apply to
Sept20-dlw JOHN TENSION,
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Notice.

The interest on the Dallas city Gas Light
CO.'S bonds, Nos. IL, 3, 4,5 ,G1S,9, 10, II, 10,
due October |, 1874, aud April l, 1876, will be
paid. Parties holding the same will take
notice. q. A. LOCK WOOD,
septl0dtf Secretary.
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Persons Going West

To buy lands should call ON Daughcrty,
Connellee q zimmerman, Land Agents, over
tho postoffice, and obtain u list of lands thoy
are onering for sale. angiSdtf
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A pocket-book In East Dallas. Enquire al
1861 Elm street. d. d. TICHENOR.
Sept27d8t
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One twenty-horse and one twenty five-
horse second hand engines, In thorough re-
pair Address +. %. b., BOX 2S2.
Nept22d2W
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A new lot of Gents SILK ScnIis and Bows,
and u large lot OF English Half Hose just re-
ceived NJ Stnniord's, 4O7 Elm street.
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July 20.

All persons wishing to go to Europe or
Glent Britain, or who desire to send for rela-
lives or friends to come 10 this country, will
consult their interest by purchasing their
tickets, either way, nom the undersigned
agents.
We represent the "National Line of Steam
ers," composed OF twelve fine, large steam
ships, ranging from 1876 to 500 tons, one of
which leaves New York every Saturday,
They are thoroughly organized and eauip-
ped, and have been in successful operation
lor Ten years, yet, during this time, not a
stenmef-nor even lie llas been loSt-over
haiI million passengers having been
brought ACROSS the ocean on these fine
steamers, md landed on our shores without
the loss OF single life, speaking volumes for
we uniform safety aud good discipline of
Rates OF fare from Dallas via New York,
payable In CURRENCY:
Dd'tts-- Emi0rdm or &eerdge. Currency.
To Liverpool, Queenstown, Glasgow,
Londonderry or London, by direct
m sWaiher '"'.',,..,"",,...... SIS 90
~ Duoiim"..'.".'.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~ %
10 Uardiii' Bristol or London, via Liv-
e'pool 81 90
40 hamburg Havre,i Antwerp, Retter-
dam, Amsterdam and Harlinger,..., "a 90
10 Christiana, Bergen, St,rvenger, Christian
sard, Gothenburg, Halmo, Copenha-
gem Hnnnhetm, Vhrondhyem, Paris
VI bfehen",.,.,,,"...,....., VI 90
Ddilas- Crbin b,s,ooe
To tho above points, 1922 to l3s, currency.
according 10 accommodation In the state
rooms,
Excursion or return tickets between New
YORK ana Liverpool or Queenstown, SliO.
currency, and between New York and Lon.
uon, by the direct steamers, $3.50, currency,
IN the saloon.
There are no second -class or emigrant rail.
road tickets sold from Dallas 10 New York
all tickets 10 that point being first class.
Emigrant tickets from the above cities Of
Europe TO Dallas can be had at $40 %, cur
rency, less than the emIgrant rates nom Dai.
las ~ Europe D"''
For further particular, and for Tickets. nm.
Ply AZ our office, No 100 Lamar street, be.
tween Main and Elm. w
septaidtf w.F.LYTE &Co., Agents. |
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Oats by the car load for sale by j, NJ
Brown, opposite west door of the Courthouse.
sept 30-dlw
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Farm Hands Wanted,

Apply ut Grange Agency, Men with
small families can find permanent places.
Sept21dlw
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My commodiOus residence, corner Of COch-
ran ana drlnin Streets 10 for rent. Apply NJ
7lG Elm street. W. ii. SCALES.
oct I-d3t
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Every price, quality and style in Clothing
at San fOrd's 1907 Elm street.
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rHE RACES.
Last Day Of the Meeting,

The attendance at the track yester-
day was not large but what was lack
ing in numbers was made up in liveli-
ness. The day was beautiful and the
horses all seemed to be in good condi.
ton,
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New Fall and Winter Clothing,
A large and handsome stock just received
nj Stanfords, 4O7 Elm street.
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We respectfully call the attention o. con,
sumers of cigars, and the public generally y
our new Cigar Factory, where Will be ioun1i
at oil times an A MOL cigar, manufacluiIIet,u,
from the finest selected leaf which we WIZ
sell nc the VERY lowest factory prices. .,
Onr efforts In each case are to give SUN
satisfaction In every particular as VIII e Nv,
bic us TO secure all future orders from wy
same parties. We Invite the inspection
our goods before purchasing elscwhere..,r
iuIy3ld0m KLINE 4 WYNNh
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THIRD RAcE-oNE MILE DAs.
Mayors Court.


one
Time, l:iSI,
Weekly Trinity journal., 1875-07-31
WEAVERVIILE CALIFORNIA. SATURDAY, JULY 81, 1875

between the same classes sofmerchandise, and
equaliLe the rates between different localities,
having due regard for grade and curves.
90 That while the Republican party dis
claims any sympathy with indiscriminate war
upon associated capital, with blind disre-
gard of its rights, ii is entirely independent of
all corporate power; it is opposed to all
schemes in State, county and city, whereby,
under the pretense Of providing gas and water
to communities, or irrigation for farming, a
few men seek to enrich themselves by impos-
ing heavy burdens upon the people; it repels
all attempts of corporations to tOrce into office,
through Republican conventions, men who
will guard their interests rather than those of
the public, and expects to be judged by its acts
and the character of its candidates, rather
than by the false accusations of its enemies,
who, after having had the executive power of
the State for the past eight years, divided
equally between them, can present no better
claim for the public confidence than loud and
empty professions of horror at alleged corrup-
tons and prohigacy in public affairs, which
they themselves have managed and controlled.
RESOLVED, That we earnestly invite the CO.
operation of the great farming interest of the
state in the reduction of the cost of trans
portation, the reduction and equalization of
taxes, and the Inauguration OF. a plan for
irrigation, by representative of their own se-
lection in the Legislature.
RESOLVED, That confident of the substantial
agreement on National and State questions of
all who sustained the nation during the great
civil war; regretting the alterations among
Republicans which have been too apparent
during the past few years; desirous of making
all becoming concessions to secure harmony,
we cordially invite all who are opposed to the
restoration of the Democratic party to power,
to forget the stries of faction, to disregard the
counsels of those who seek to continue un-
seemly and unnecessary divisions, and keeping
in view the overwhelming Importance of the
approaching Presidential election, aid in re-
uniting the Republican party of the State, and
securing victory for the cause of Republican
ism and real reform.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1875-07-31
Weaverville, July 81, 1875.

MEASURING BY THE EYE.-Yesrs ago
when we went to school in the weather
beaten little school house on the corner,
we remember what excitement there used
to be over the teachers favorite exercise
of having the scholars try to estimate
with the eve the size and weight of differ
ent objects in tho room. lie would hold
up his cane, for instance, and have each
one tell how long he thought it was, and
it was lucky child who could come
within half foot of the right length. He
would take boys straw hat and ask how
much the crown would hold. He would
measure an urchin, and then have the
scholars try to reproduce The measure on
the wall. He would mark off an inch or
foot or yard in some conspicuous place
and then see how near any one could
come to chalking off the same distance on
the blackbo And it was astonishing
to see how wide astray one could go.
The fact is our eyes, deceive us most
ridculously, even about the commonest
things. At first thought which would you
say was the taller, three year old child,
or -four barrel And could anything
but actual measurement convince you
that the same child is half as high as a
six footer? The old saying is that child
of two years is half as tall as he will ever
be, and after few experiments in meas
uring one can easily believe it; not be-
fore.
In Boston they have just been trying
al Tea Company, for several weeks past,
has requested every one who made pur-
chase of them to guess how much the big
| tea kettle, which hung as a sign over their
door, would hold. Every guess was re-
corded and if correct, was to win pack
age of tea. About twelve thousand guess
ss were on file. People try every arith-
metical formula known for wine and beer
measure; they measured the kettle by
! triangulation, and even, it is said, by
night, on the sly, with ladder and cal
lipers. Competent engineers tried their
hand at it; and the guesses varied all the
way from two quarts to three thousand
gallons. The other day, in the presence
of large crowd the city measurer filed
the kettle with water and announced that
it held two hundred and twenty
gallons, two quarts, one pint, and three
gills. Not one had guessed right, tho
eight had come within three gills Of it,
and seven more guessed two hundred and
twenty-seven gallons. Evidently the
Bostonians are not good at guessing.
Some such experiment as the school
masters would make a pleasant evenings
diversion as we'll as help train the eye to
accuracy, and we shall come to great
many places in life where an accurate eye
will be worth a great deal to u.s.
Advance.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1875-07-31

WORRIED HIM Our Among the as
semblage around the hotel dnner-ta BILE,
yesterday, were a husband and wife from
Wisconsin, going East on the night train.
She was much the younger, and fashion
able, withal, while he was like an old
bear. AS they sat down she was heard
to whisper:
Remember, now, and eat with your
fork"
lie started off all right; but pretty soon
she caught him feeding bis mouth with
his knife and she nudged him, and said iu
a whisper:
You have forgotten use your fork
He commenced again but it wasn'
two minutes before she had to prompt
him once more. He made still another
start and another failure and as she whis
pered to him he threw down his knife and
fork, and growled
"Now, SEQ here, Mary, it's twelve
shilings whether we fiji up or go hungry
and I'm going to eat six shillings' worth
if lose whole set Of case-knives dowr
my throat!"
She had nothing more to say.