The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-01-07
LOCAL BREVITIEs.
December 10, ls7I

What beastly weather, and then the
prospect for slusli
There are four capital cases 10 DO
tried ut this term OF the criminal
court.
The mayor, yesterday, had 10 consld'
der the cases OF Joe Elliott and John
Wood. Whlsky-three dollars each
and costs.
The arrivals Mt the hotels Indicate a
good deal OF Increase In our population
and considerable prospecting aud
drumming.
The wheat crop, farmers say, was
never In more promiaing condition,
The ratio OF cotton to be put In In
greater than wheat.
Are there not enough men In Dallas
with taste for books and fondness
for reading TO rlvive the public libra
ry, or must the books stay boxed up
for moths aud rata to feed upon I?
Sterrett says he has just got some OF
the very heaviest Jokes on some OF the
fiery, untamed buffalo slayers ever
heard Of, but that he In 80 busy tolllng
with the grand jury that he hasn't
time 10 DO interviewed.
II was at q wedding. Two of those
who were hidden unto the feast "looked
upon the wine when II was read" and
forthwith put on their war paint and
feathers, and hair lifting was In order
for n few minutes. All quiet on the
Potomac, this morning.
The ladies' aid and benevolent So
ciety Of st. Mathews church will
meet this day at three o'clock at Mrs.
Mitchies room, at the Southern hotel.
Important business Is to DO transacted
and all the members are most earnestly
requested to be present.
The prayers Of the congregation are
desired. That grave and reverend sig
nor, II. II. Gilbert, has had twelve OF
our specie dollars 10! these two years,
and now he has his beak in the heart
of Bremond. Twelve dollars worth OF
Gilbert "this eese'ard."
Mr.. J. Waldo, general passenger
agent Of the Houston and Texas Cen
trail railway, gives notice that, hereaf-
ter, passengers will not be detained at
Denison and Sedalia. Close connec-
ton will be made by the Central and
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas roads.
1t Is whispered in Lincon's Inn that
the barristers at.law will brew peck
of malt when the present term of the
criminal court Is over, and that High
Kangaroo court will vindicate the
majesty Of the law in the cases of sew
eral high functionaries now awaiting
trial.
The row of shanties on Main, be-
tween Market and Austin, where
Kingdom, the Empire and other es-
Establishments once hourished, Is an
eye-sore. Many Of them are for rent,
but everybody seems to be waiting for
them to burn, which they are very
likely to do before the winter is over.
The unusual inclemency OF the
weather, and the impossible condition
ofthe roads leading here, has prevented
our country friends from coming to
town, or Immigrants from passing
through. The prospects for cleanup
are better, and our streets will then
present their accustomed liveliness and
hustle.
Attention Is called to the ADVERTISE
ment, which appears elsewhere, of DR..
j. N. Nash, eclectic and special ply
sician. The doctor is from Mississippi,
and has come among us to practice his
profession. From the testimonials as
to his ability and character, there is no
reasoI why he should not enjoy fair
practice at no distant day.
Mr.. Joe Jefferson is playing In Mem
phis. Cannot he be induced to run
down and give AS few representa-
tions.of Grip Van WinkieY' There is
money in it. And as for you, Mr..
John +. Owens, who are playing $50
Ion Shingle" and "the Victims In Gal
weston, if you don't run up and do
likewise here, "never more be officer
of mine, Cassio."
FL. Page II Co., who are men famil-
lar with the advantages of printers
ink, advertise this morning large and
well selected assortment of boots, shoes
and hats. Mr.. Page Is an old and ex-
perienced merchant in these goods.
He knows what Is wanted, and his
connections elsewhere enable him to
lay down goods cheaper than small
dealers. He has now for sale every
description of men, women and chill
dren's shoes and boots. A large line
Of hats and caps, also. Parties want
ing job lots, as well as single articles,
can be accommodated with something
that will wear well, and are of the best
manufacture.
1t is a pleasure to visit the clerks
office on business. Captain Harwood
receives you with good old fashioned
manner, whether you are rich or poor,
high orlow. What charm there IL
about these gentlemen of the old
school There is an honest old con.
tinental flavor about eta which sug.