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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21
OPEN AIR PREACHING.
Religious Exercises Conducted I'm
Front Of tue Exchange hank.

The State Sunday School Convention
yesterday decided to hold mass meet
Ing at the Courthouse at four O'Clock
In the afternoon, to be conducted by
Rev. Thomas Marshall, Of st. Louis,
assisted by Revs. r. ]. Haynes and ].
q. Tackler. For some reason, the place
OF meeting was changed to the corner
OF Austin and Main streets, and at the
hour named large crowd assembled
to listen to a most impressive sermon
delivered by Rev. Mr.. Marshall. A
number OF gentlemen belonging to the
Young Mems Christian Association,
together with several ladies, added to
the interest of the meeting by singing
several songs, which were excellently
rendered and most appropriate to the
occasion. After the delivering of the
sermon and the singing of the songs,
the assemblage were dismissed with q
benediction. I
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RESOLUTIONS OF Thanks.

BY order of the Church Conference,
the following preamble and resolutions
were spread upon the records of the
church and ordered printed in the
The DALLAS HERALD:
Whereas, We, the members of the
Floyd-street Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, have been the recipi-
ents of an elegant silver communion
service, II present from the Ladies' Aid
Society, of the Lamar-street church !;
therefore, 1000,
Resolved, First That we highly APP
preciate both their appropriate gift
and the kindly Christian feeling which
10 evinces.
Secondhand we accept 1t In the
same spirit in which it is offered.
Third --That we assure them of our
gratitude for their kindness.
W. j. CLARK,
JOHN II. ALLEN,
Com mittea.
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Even, alternate, to attend the Mlssou-
RI and Illinois State Convention.
The following resolution was
adopted:
Resolved, That the present officers OF
this Convention shall he permanent
officers OF the Texas State Sunday
School Convention, and that they hold
until their Successors are elected and
Installed.
The Bible reading exercises were
then opened and conducted by Rev.
Thomas Marshall.
Song--'Let Us Pass Over the Riv-
err
"Children's Meeting" opened by
Mrs. Partridge.
Song. .4
Address by Mr.. Pogue,
Song-"Climblng Up Zion's HIM.
Address by Stephen Paxson, a
Song--"The Dying Child" sa@t
The following Executive Committee
was elected
G. M. Wheat, OF Dallas Il. II. Cush !
Ing, Houston Sam. p. Wright, Waco;
Judge w. IL. Stewart, Rev. b. Spen-
Ger, Sherman.
After benedlction by Rev. II. +.
Bunting, the Convention adjourned
until s +. NJ.
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This decidedly popular Terpsichore-
an club gave one Of their enjoyable
soirees last evening, which was attend
ed by about thirty couples of Dallas
most handsome bellies and beaux.
Parkers excellent band furnished the
music, and to Its voluptuous cadences
''soft eyes looked love to eyes that
spake again. and all went even more
merry than the proverbial marriage
bell" These hops Of the Impromptus
are decidedly the most recherche az
fairs Of the season, and the unanimous
opinion Of all present last evening was
that they could not be repeated too
frequent. a..
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Grand OPENING,

Thankful to generous public for
their past liberal patronage, and being
DESTROYS of expressing my gratitude for
their appreciation of my ability to
please, would hereby announce an
opening on Friday and Saturday, April
2lst and Odd, when / shall have on dis
play as large an assortment of trimmed
hats and bonnets, ladies' and chill
dren's ready-made suits, as was ever
offered to Dallas public, at my MILL
merry rooms, at Wheeler and Wilson
office, 500 Main street, and would cor
daily invite all to come and see for
themselves. A. woRTHINGToN.
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Notice 10 Transient Patrons.

The accumulation Of small accounts for
advertising and Job work In this Office forces
US to adhere strictly TO the following terms;
No Advertisements. except OF parties with
whom we have running accounts or make
written contracts, will be inserted in this
paper unless paid in adpance. t3lv \
We willmake no contract to insert adver.
tisements amounting to less than Is, or that
run for less time than one month"; otherwise
than for cash in advance.
All job work, except to those with whom
we have current accounts, PAYABLE ON DE-
LIVERY.
We are impelled to this course In self-de-
tense, and those who ask deviation from 1t
eau carry their work elsewhere.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21
Moro Crooked whisky Business

CHICAGO, April 2O.-In the United
States District Court this afternoon,
several gsugers and storekeepers plead
guilty to whisky indictments against
them. The grand jury returned two
indictments against w. II. Rapp, for
mer superintendent Of Pahlmer's dis
tillery, and one of the principal wit
nesses on his trial. One indictment
charges conspiracy; the other perjury.
Rapp has left the city.
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DALLAs. TEXAS.
PREFERRED SPECIALS.
Clothing / Clothing | Clothing /

Az tho New York Clothing House, 6Oa Elm
street, Dallas, and 81 Walker street, New
York. wo ask as q special favor, that every
body desiring clothing, hats, or gents FUR
pishing goods, win examine our goods and
compare prices, II mot convinced that we are
giving better value for the prices, than have
ever been seen In this city, then we shall
not expect them 10 buy. such an opportunity
10 buy frst-class clothing at less than man-
ufacturing prices may never occur again, AZ
we wlsh 10 lay our assortment before the
public, land get fairly acquainted with the
trade, we win make such great reduction
from regular prices, ~ To at once gain favor
with the. general public and DO con-
vieted OF being the lowest price clothing
house In Texas. aprli-d6w3ms
The above establishment, is a branch OF
the well-known house OF A. Streinburg
Co., 81 Walker street, New York.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21
Hamilton Il Co. will sell hats or
"burst in trying."-Ad. .A
Complimentary.

The Austin Gazette has passed the
following merited compliment upon
one Of our Representatives
1t will be seen from q publication
elsewhere, taken from The DALLAS
HERALD, that the Hon. John III. Coch-
ran Is commended for the speakershir.
The concentrations Of TIE HERALD
are just tributes of sentiment for this
distinguished public man. We have
known him for many long years as II
legislator aud have always found him
II true representative man OF the Demo.
cratic party. AS committeeman, he
has no superior in drafting bills. He
has oftener been called to thetemporn-
ry presidency of the speakership than
others, and has shown himself thor
oughly familiar with parliamentary
law and perfectly competent to guide
deliberations of the body. We know
ofno member Of the House who il
more thoroughly competent to fulfill
the responsible duties of speaker.
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LOCAL BREvITIEs.
--San Jacinto |

--San Jacinto
Picnic at the old Fair Grounds to.
day. sarva1lol ~ svias nsA
Ladies and gentlemen have a
standing invitation to visit Hamilton
Il Co.--Ad.
Elegant line of sleeve buttons and
studs just received at Webb's, sos Main
street.--Ad.
Everybody interested in the mat
ter should attend the meeting at the
Courthouse this morning.
a--For an elegant gold watch and
chain, or stylish piece Of jewelry, 20
to Oram's.-Adv.
Hamilton & Co. are the live hat
ters. Look at their windows and be
convinced. I'D.
You know thatI know that, al
though keno is defuncto, bunko Is
liable to be all the 90.
o--Spring hats constantly arriving.
Those purchasing now are sure to get
the very latest styles.
The rush has commenced at Ham,
ilton q Co.'s No wonder the dry
bones move. Oh, those hats.--Ad.
Our honored old heroes, the Vets,
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Notice..

No bills against any one connected with
The Herald Office will be allowed In settle
ment OF accounts due the office unless by ex-
press agreement with the Business Man.
ager. tr H.H' ghG#Hf fiFl
No contract for advertising win be recog.
nired by this ONCE unless countersigned by
the Business Manager. l
City Circulators are not permitted to COL
l'ct for subscriptions longer than one month
In advance and persons who wish to paw for
longer period must do so at the ofice.
No bills against the Herald Company will
be allowed unless accompanied by o written
order from the Business Manager. afstiat
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21
Infurn,n,ion Wanted.

Mrs. Euphronia Catternach, who re-
sides ut Byron, Ogle county, Illinois,
writes to THE HERALD for information
of her son, James Catternach, who
was In this city In 1870. When last
heard from he was connected with a
cattle drover, and went by the name
of Dave or James Campbell. Any in
formation In regard to him will be
thankfully received by his anxious
mother.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21

-DeStefeno Bros, SIS Main street,
are In receipt Of choice lot OF Messina
lamons and oranges, cocoanuts, ban
anas, nuts and fruits of oil descrip-
lions. Those in want Of fresh fruits or
nuts should give them call.-Ad.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21
Personal.

THE HERALD had the pleasure of a
call last evening from Vic. Reinhardt,
Esq, editor Of the Temperance Vi
dette, published AT Terrell. Mr.. h. has
been filling the responsible position of
Secretary to the State Sunday School
Convention, a position which lie has
filed with credit to himself and salts
faction to all with whom he was
thrown In contact.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21
Centennial Goods.

Mrs. &c. Tynes, 2O7 Lamar street. near First
National Bank, has Just received large In
voice OF the most beautiful goods ever
brought TO Dallas. She has the Centennial'
or Lady Washington Hat, Ecrue Laces, Ties,
scarfs, Ruohings and Fancy Goods in end
less variety, Imported direct from Paris
ALSO, a fine assortment or real shell and
ivory Combs, Ladies' Fans, etc. apr2ld8t
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21
Fish 1 Fish Eiah 1

The undersigned is receiving daily from O.
b. Mason. the largest Ash dealer in Calves
ton, oil kinds of salt water fish. Mr.. Mason
ships the fish and oysters for oil Texas. l
sell at twelve cents a pound. also keep
constantly ON hand all kinds OF fresh veget.
ables. JOE. ABBOZZO,
One dsor North OF Nusabaumer's beef mar
ket, Dallas, Texas. apr2ldl5t
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Ladies, Attention !

am receiving daily from New York, o
large invoice Of the finest novelties In Mill
merry Goods, French Pattern Hats and all
kinds OF untrimmed Straw, English Chip
and Leghorn Hats. l will keep always on
hand the largest and finest assortment Of
the latest novelties, such as Flowers, Laccs,
Trimmings, and win sell them lower than
any other house In the city.
Please give me q call, and will BIO happy
TO show you the Latest Novelties.
4. IRALS0N,
mchl2-u.w n44s,cg oil Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21
Centennial Goods.

Mrs. E. Tynes. 2O7 Lamar street, near First
National Bank, has asst received large In
voice OF the most beautiful goodY ever
brought TO Dallas. She has the Centennial
or Lady Washington Hat, Eorue Lacles, Ties,
scarfs, Euchings, and fancy goods In endless
variety, imported direct from Paris. Also, d
fine assortment OF real Shell and Ivory
Combs, Ladies' Fans, etc. aprl9-d3t
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21

Members OF the Dallas Bar are re-
quested to meet at the Courthouse this
morning at ten o'clock, to consult and
take such action as may be deemed
necessary to have a branch of the Su-
preme and Federal Courts established
In this city. All are requested to at
tant ''t.t'f
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21
Fish Depot.

The citizens of Dallas are informed that
the undersigned is now located in the city,
No, l04 Market street, for the purpose of sup
plying them with saltwater fish and fresh
fruits. No need to eat Catfish and Buffalo
when you can buy Trout, Red Snapper,
sheephead, etc., at l2),i cents a pound. Give
me call. ISAAC NJ. LEWIS,
aprlSwl No, lo4 Market street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21

Miss j. A. Percineld, Fashionable Mllliner
and Dressmaker, 736 Main street has received
her large and beautiful stock of Spring Mill.
ner Go'ds, Trimmed Hats and Bonneit
Laces, Flowers, Ties, Gloves, Perfumery,
ETC., which she offers at greater bargains
than ever. apr2ldSt
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Attention !

To-day being tho anniversary ofthe battle
OF San Jacinto the "Stonewsll Greys" will
assemble, In full uniform, at their Armory
ut half-past p. M. BY order OF Captain
Bower. j.. COX, Orderly Sergeant.
April 81, 1876. apr2ldlt
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21

Inar2ld2ni

Houses and lots In Eagle Ford. Dallas
county. Apply to
TOM. CUNNINGHAM,
mar2ld2m Eagle Ford.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21

1t is queer, but it lisa fact. Ifyou do
not believe II 60 to Johnson & Man
gets, LeGrand Hotel, and they will
sell you a ticket to New Orleans for
fifteen dollars.-Ad, .r
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21
]. v. Childers,

Surgeon and Physiclan. Office, No. 4O7 Main
street, up stairs, Room Nos, where he will
be found at oil hours, both day and night.
Jan2l-dtf
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21
Thanks,

THE HERALD returns thanks to
Thompson's band, under the leader
ship of Prof. Otto Bonnell, for de-
lightful serenade rendered the office
about one o'clock this morning.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21
Notice.

.tt DALLAS, TEXAS, April 20, 1875.
We would respectfully inform the citizens
Of Dallas that We have rented the large water
tank from the Texas 4 Pacific Railroad
company, and that we are now ready 20
contract for the sprinkling OF the streets OF
the city. MAT. CULLEN.
apr2ldit A M. e. FITZsIMMoNs.
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Removal.

A. j. Rosenfleld has removed his
cigar stand to Conner Il Walkers
drug store, where he will be pleased to
have his customers call and see
him.--Ad. .....
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]. q, Booth d Co.. Auctioneors,

Located In building No. 400 Elm street, will
buy or sell any and all kinds Of Furniture,
Horses, Mules, Wagons, ETC., ETC., or sell any
thing left at private sale. Auction every
day.. a J0EG. BOOTH, Auctioneer.
apr7dlm
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"Nenril."

The instantaneous and infallible
remedy for Meurdlgid--at Hoskins 4
Howell's drug store, Dallas. I'D.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21

All kinds Of hair made up In every style.
Highest price paid for human hair ut 8
IRALSON's, 5l4 Main street. ag a4g.
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CENTENNIAL.


Harry Bros. are receiving daily the finest
a. assortment (, Of Gents Ladies', Misses and
this market Call and see the new styles. !
msr2-dlm:
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Furnished rooms with best OF convent
oncesand accommodations, l,oSo Main street
feb2Sd2m
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21

Lovers of salt fish and fresh flsh
can procure both, at reasonable rates,
by calling ON Don Abbozzo, one door
north of Nussbaumer's market.
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apr7dlnl

Glass lamps aud chimneys, shades 10
lamps and burners.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-21

Prescriptions attended to night and day. by
q competent druggist.
aprsdIla +. BEAUMONT & co.
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CITY BUSIN ESS.
Npring OnGntng.

Hot and Cold Baths at wilson's, No
IA Elan street. @ = x decl5dly
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r. BEAUMUNI x UU,,
apredIm City Drug store, LIS Elm street.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-08-26

lot i'll Rosschill, owned by the brother
OF the deceased. That apparently
was the end Of Josiah Hill on this
earth. On the jury at The inquest
WIS Deputy Sheriff Kcarncy, who,
among others present ut the time,
knew Hill very well and sworc to The
identity. On tho day Of the funeral
he visited Winnctka on official busi
ness, and was almost frightened ont
OF his senses by seeing the vcritablc
Ililf at work in Il garden.
llailing him, he conjurcd him by
all that was good and holy to his
Shost'y residence, and to be wander
ins around q ghos,ly gardener. Hill
tho"sht The man WAS crazy 1T first,
and upon listening to q subsequent
explanation concluded that his sur
mise wns correct, aid all the way to
town he regretted Tic un,imcly fate
OF hIs friends brain. But Judge Of
his surprise and establishment, upon
entering his own home, to SC /, his wife
scream out and faint before what she
took 10 he an,apparilion- She had
never doubted the jle1 1iityi.of tho
dead man, and her, husband had left
licr Only II few days before to do some
work i'll Winnctka, hence she could
not have forgotten any single particu
lar Of his appearance. Indeed, il was
some time before she could be con
WINGED that her husband was still
alive, and not i'll the cold grave to
which she had on the previous day
consigned him. She insisted with
rcdoublcd vigor that she had cxanlin
ed the dead man, and fully identified
him i'll every particular Us her hus
band, even to Il sllortncss ofope Of
his limbs, and its similarity in size,
looks and make. Learning all The
facts III the case, MIR. Hill w,s OK
l<emely. anxious 10 view the fellow
that looked lie him, and .yi~itc'! the
coroncr's Office to effect the removal
of the body. The necessary order
was given, and the body was cxllum
cd and taken to the morguc for
another inquest.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-08-26
Tile Law Of Society Compels
You to Fight

The annexed interview will be en-
joycd by those who can understand it,.
1t is not our province to say where il
took place. I,ct recent event,
establish that question. Here it is, rs
it happened between Il Catholic a..d
his Father confcssor
Catholic Father, | have been
grossly insultcd; both the law Of the
the church and the law Of the State
forbid me from demanding satisfac-
ton by an appeal to the duel. What
am to do?
Pricst-Son, cannot alvisc YOU rs
to the law Of the State, but rs to the
law Of fthc church, / answer cmpha-
tically, il you have injured the man
WHO you say has insultcd you, make
rcparation, aud, if lie be gentleman
he will at once relieve you from all
difficulty.
Ca,lolc-But, father, the man has
accused me wrongfully, rs | think,
and gave the first provocatoa.
Priest fvou arc right, maintain
your ground.
Catholic think am right; lie
thinks am wrong. Both are equal
~ sincere Il canaot rctract, he will
not withdraw. What am to do {?
If do nothing, | will be branded as
poltroon and Il coward. I'll bring
OH Il street fight, one or both may be
killed, and it amounts to the same
thing. Certainly the duel is the
most respectable way.
Pricst-My son, you are in q very
difficult position. You cannot both
be right, and you cannot determine
who is TO makcShc amend, you must
choose between your life and your
hontr
Catholic you advise me to
fight Il duel? | have always sup,
posed that to Kill one in IL duel is
murder.
Pricst-No. my son. Chou Shalt
do 10 murdcr," is one Of tho ten
commandments. The church con
dcmns the duel and SO docs war and
all sin. But suppose an enemy al
tcmpts to take yonr life, is it a sin to
Kill him, or must yon let him kill
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-08-26
Adventures ct Three Tram ps.
In Oh1 Farmer and has Wife Goggc7
and III 1rcotcel- 7rcaty Tubs Of
Butter ami Horse and lIugo,,
S'ohca-Rccoce'y ofMe Property.

Jared Wells and his wife, old
people, live on q farm three miles
from Port llickson, Pa, on The main
road. Their son, John Wells, lives a
mile further ON. During the day
three men, dcccntly dressed, stopped
ut the farm and asked for something
to cat. Mrs. Wells gave them a
good dinner. The men we're good
takers, and rs they ate obtained Of
the old lady the information that she
and her husband lived alone; that
they made and shipped quite an
amount cf butter from their farm,
and that there was then forty tubs in
the cellar to be sent away next day.
The men went on their way after
finishing their meal. About ten
o'clock at night old Mr.. Wells was
awakened by loud knock at the
front door. lie got up and asked:
"Who is there p Some one replied !:
"John." The old farmer, supposing
it was his son, who was on his way
home from the village, opened the
door. Three men instantly rushed
into the room, and he was knocked
down. bound and gagged before he
could shy a word. Mrs Wells was
also secured in tho Same manner.
The men then ransacked the house
from garret to cellar. From ihe Int.
let place MIR. and Mrs, Wells could
hear them rolling tubs of butter up
the steps outside. When they had
secured what plunder they could the
men shut and locked tho door Of the
house and left without saying word
to The helpless old couple. Shortly
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-08-26
NU MBER % i,

you? So with your ho4.r, that is
dcarcr than life, for witlruet the for
mcr the latter is IL burden.
Catholic-Do you advise me to
fight Il duel?
Pricst---E will not say thsst. But
! do shy that no Christiah gentleman
is called o., to yield lis life to the
murderer, and ] add to preserve his
honor is Il higher duty. Now my
son The duel is IN ancient institution.
Church men hive fought them. It
has done much good; but, like all
other laws oi' society, has been much
abused, and should not be lightly re-
sorted to. When the "trial by com
bat' is absolutely necessary, sec no
way TO avoid it and preserve society.
! know 10 law Of the church that
condemns it. a court Of honor may
prescribe terms, but nothing short
will do.
Catholic Suppose I Kill my ad-
vcrSary, or he kills nc?
Priest t-lfyou die in ii just cause,
having received ahsolution, you know
what the church teaches, just rs if
YOU had been killed III battle. IF you
Kill yonr man, it is the same rs if you
had killed him in battle. The duel
is the battle oftwo, the war is the
battle of many. In the former, the
law ofsocicty compcls you to fight.
IN the latter the law Of the land
compcls you TO fight. Be sure you
arc right, and if you arc, your father
confcssor will confess and absolve
YOU. ii,