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A Disgrace 10 the city.

We do not exaggerate when we write
the above heading, for we can conf
IDENTIFY assert without fear of contra
diction that there is not q city of the
size and population of Dallas in the
United States that possesses such
streets, crossings and sidewalks. Mr..
Johnson, the City Engineer, says that
tho ordinance to regulate this matter
is entirely Ineffective, especially
against non-residents and that without
the cooperation of property-holders
themselves he is entirely unable to
remedy the evil. Ifsuch is the fact,
and we have no doubt that 1t is so, the
City Council should most assuredly
take the matter in hand and at once
pass an ordinance that will
cover all that is so bitterly complained
Of by our citizens and strangers visit
ing our city. al af
Our City Council has distinguished
itself by its wise and economical adj
of municipal affairs and
now at this late day we think 1t impo-
litic and Unjust to themselves to let
his Just complaint be thrust upon
hem. The HERALD has been prompt
% acknowledge all they have done to
,eneflt the city and we now urge upon
hem at their meeting tonight !
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Of the streets, large crowd gathered,
anxious for u sensation, but they were
disappointed, as the shooter stole III
llntly away, leaving no trace behind
him.
The Salisbury combination arriv-
ed lust night, but too late to give n per-
formance, which was rather salislac-
tory TO them, NJ they were tired out by
three days continued travel. Go aud
see them tonight, and we guarantee
You viii neither grumble ut the trouble
or expense.
AT late hour last night telegram
was received from ID. A. Dodge, OF
Brooklyn, New York, brother-in-l law
OF the late j, X. Moore, requesting that
the body Of the deceased be sent by ex-
press TO New York. In compliance
with the request the remains will In
all probability be shipped this after
noon.
The boys have formed n bucket
supply company, under the name Of
Hook and Ladder Bucket Supply Com
pany No. |. A. Rosenileld Is President.
They propose to have complete or
ganlzation, and for that purpose will
hold meeting on Monday evening
next, at which time they expect to ad-
nit new members. All who wish to
join the organization are invited to be
present on that evening at the engine
house by 3 p. m. sharp.
The Wesley Jones case was called
yesterday morning in the District
Criminal Court. The following are the
the names Of the jury as empannelled.
j. G. Garvin, }. M. Smith, w. G..
Sickles, James, j. G. Donnie, Jonathan
Peltz, Perry Bowser, Wash Leonard,
John Sparkman, E. b, Spillman, j. d.
Cooper and Lafayette Gracy. Several
witnesses for the State were exam
ined, and at late hour yesterday of
ternoon the case was adjourned over
until nine o'clock this morning, for
the purpose of receiving the testimony
of Mrs. Kirby, an important witness
for the State, who resides some four
teen or fifteen miles from the city.
Mrs. Benson's testimony was most af-
fecting, while her delivery was straight
forward and conclusive, and visibly
affected not only the vast audience
that was present, but also the lawyers
and jury. All who heard her sad re-
cital of tho outrage committed upon
her were affected even unto tears, and
gained for her the warmest sympathy OF
all present. We do not wish TO excite
public feeling, hence we refrain from
saying anything that will excite indig-
nation against the prisoner.
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Anus eInents.

The Salisbury Troupe will commence
their engagement tonight at Fields
Theater. We have never had the
pleasure Of witnessing a performance
of this troupe, but have frequently
seen the celebrated "Vokes Family"
whom they are even said to excel. II
this assertion is only partially correct,
we can promise the citizens of Dallas
an entertainment of rare merit, and
onewhich deserves liberal patronage.
Below we publish all extract clipped
from the st. Louis Times:
A very enjoyable entertainment is
that which Is given at the Olympic
this week by Saulsbury's 1roubadors.
The public appear to want something
light and airy, which will not tax the
mind or memory, and they get IL in
Patchwork, % which 10 what Its name
but is composed of such va
ried aud parti-colored patches that II
cannot fail 10 be pleasing. The open
Ing Of the engagement last evening
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TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.
James X. Moore Commits Suicide Yes
49, terday Morning,

Yesterday morning about half-past
nine o'clock the startling intelligence
was brought to the Commercial Office
that Mr.. James Moore, an employe of
that office, had committed suicide.
Mr.. McNealus, the foreman of the
Commercial, fastened to the scene of
the tragedy, and found the sad intelli-
gence only too true, the unfortunate
young man having just breathed his
last as he entered the apartment. A
jury of inquest was summoned and Of
ter taking all the testimony in the case
they rendered a verdict that the de-
ceased came to his death from pistol
shot fired by his own hand.
Before committing the rash act, Mr..
Moore wrote several short notes, one
of which, addressed to Mr.. Ellis, city
editor of the Commercial, stated that
his family would send for his remains.
He further gave the address of his sis
ter, who resides in Brooklyn, New
York, and desired that a telegram be
sent to her. Another note, with the
words UNDERSIGNED, stated that he
came to his death by his own hands,
that one single act had embittered his
whole life, and that he preferred death
to disgrace. Another sentence read
7" Under other circumstances l might
have been great man." Mr.. Moore
was only twenty-six years of age, and
was the personiticalion, to all appear
ances, of lively and vigorous man
hood. He was possessed of superior
education, and his manners were pleas
ant and genial. All who knew him
were impressed in his favor, and 81
large number Of friends regret his
rash act. 5ats8 Z I
1t is not definitely known what in
duced him to take his own life, but the
general theory is that his absence,
compelled by necessity, from his wife
and child, to whom he was devotedly
attached, was the primary cause. The
remains were taken charge of by the
Lamar Rifles and now lie in state at
heir armory, in the Court House,
where they will remain until instruc-
ions are received from his family as
o their final disposition.
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was marked by larger audience than
has lately been seen at the Olympic,
and all were highly pleased, to Judge
by the abundant applause aud by the
encorea that compelled the repetition
OF several of the speclallies OF the
evening, The performance was com
menGed by two act comedy, con-
! densed Into one ncl one OF The late
English lmportatlOns, which was very
well received. Then came patch
work." u dramatic and operate med
! ley, which must be seen to he apprecl'
ated. II Is nonsense, Of course, but
such nonsense AZ the people like to see
and listen 10, aud ~ vast improve
ment upon the performance OF this
troupe at It's first visit, A quartette,
"We'll take them In" Astounding IN
illusions 10 the events Of the day, was
received withuproarlous applause, and
IN general the efforts Of the Trouba'
d0urs to please were highly appreel-
ated. Amusement IL all they aim at,
and In this II must be admitted that
they are successful. The Troubadours
will continue their performances
through the week, and it Is probable
that their engagement will be satisfac-
tory to the public and to themselves.
Ale Burnett, the celebrated humor-
lst, and his troupe commence an ell
gagement at Fields Theatre next Fri.
day night We presume nearly every
person in Dallas has enjoyed listening
to Burnetts drol Rotations and bur
lesques, and we feel assured that he
will commence his engagement here
an assured favorite. The Shreveport
Telegram says;
Burnett has lost none of his unctious
humor, his pathetic beauty, his inf
mite drollery, or facial powers. Time
has matured his efforts, and he Is to.
day the best single-handed performer
living. His rendition of the poem
"Over the Hill to the Poor House,
was most admirable, and gave u fine
illustration Of Mr.. Burnetts powers as
an elocutonist. George Vankerholl
cannot render IL better; in point and
pathos IL was most eXcellently done
The comic portions of the entertain
ment were happily rendered and met
with the utmost enthusiasm. We
should much like that Mr.. Burnett
would recite to the people of Shreve-
port that Beautiful poem of "Bingen on
the Rhine" tonight.
We do not eXaggerate when we say
the entertainment given last night
was most heartily enjoyed by all pres
ent, and that it is well worthy Of pat
ronage. Miss Nashs reading of the
Masonic Poem, ave Meet upon the
Level and Part upon the Square" was
very fine and, elected deserved ap-
plause. Mr.. l.. Z. Williams, the mu.
steal genius of the company is won
derful and inimitable in his perform
ances. His Instrumental performan-
ces are fine, and his voice is soft, sweet,
well modulated and highly cultivated.
He was heartily enoored several times
during the evening.
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DALLAS, TExAs, January 10 1870

70 Local Editor OF the Daily Herald
The completion of the Dallas and
Wichita Railroad twelve months ago
would have forced a connection with
New Orleans by way of Palestine and
Sabine Pass, rather than have united
the proposed construction of a line
from New Orleans to Marshall, which
means, in our humble Judgment, a
continuation from the latter point to
Sherman or Denison as an outlet to
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Rail
road.
The completion of the Dallas and
Wichita and its continuation from
Dallas southeastward to its intersec-
ton with the New Orleans and Gal
weston Railroad, and which would In
due time have consolidated as the
"Denver, Dallas and New Orleans
Road" would have only invited and
encouraged the construction after
awhile of that intermediate line from
st. Louis to the Rio Grande, from
Springfield, Missouri, or other inter-
section with the Atlantic and Pacific
Road in Missouri, and its continuation
via Fort Smith, Paris, Texas, Dallas,
and thence enthusiastically to the Rio
Grande AID into Mexico; and with
its intersection for the interior with the
International and the Galveston, Har-
risburg, San Antonio and City of Mex
leo line. This would have given all
the railroads of Northern Texas, pres
ent and projected, convenient and
desirable focus to the Texas and Pacific
at Dallas, and which cannot be OBJ
tanned at any other point. Dallas as
the focal or ''turn-table" Of all, would
necessarily become the grand distrib-
uting point of all lines through Texas,
from the Lakes and the Gulf the At
lantic and Pacific, the upper MISSISSIPPI
pi and Central Mexico, and Denver
and the Balize, covering all points of
the compass, and the widest range Of
travel, traffic and railroad consolida-
ton influence. Let Dallas use her ut
most endeavors to bring about this
railroad focal. 1t may be done, and
the simplest solution of the whole
question is in harmonisiaag present rail
way lines, either by purchase, lease or
TEXAs,
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ON ARRANGEMENTS.
Personal,

Captain ID. S. Ryan, of the Galveston
News, is in the city, in the interest OF
his paper. Captain Ryan is a genial
gentleman, and we extend to him a
hearty welcome, and wish him a
pleasant and profitable sojourn in our
city.
We clip the following compliment
tary notice from the Leavenworth
(Kansas Times. We welcome Mr..
Cunningham to Dallas, aud hope he
will be pleased with his new home:
G. Cunningham, Esq, leaves on
Monday for Dallas, Texas, his future
home. He takes position as cashier
in the First National Bank Of that city.
We visited Dallas last April, and
found the First National Bank of Dali
las, with our honored friend, Johu
Kerr, President, occupying one of the
most prominent corners in the city,
and doing a business equal to the most
favored Institution of the kind in the
West. Mr. Cunningham takes an in
terest in the bank, and becomes thor
oughly identified with, its interests.
For twelve years Mr.. G. has been en-
gagged in the banking business in this
city, and we will venture to say that for
integrity and rare ability,
as an accountant and financial man, he
stands pre-eminent. The First Ma
tional Bank of Dallas gains the SER
vices, in this removal, of one who will
use his every effort to promote its
~
Frank Fitzhugh, representing the
well known cotton house OF Grin
nan & Duyal, Galveston, leaves to-day
for Paris, Texas. He will be absent
two weeks.
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LOCAL BREVITIES.

The streets of Dallas are rivers OF
mud. III
Good weather for ducks, but death
on candidates. i9k
The suicide Of j. p. Moore was one
ofthe most shocking tragedies that
ever happened in this city.
Lager beer five cents per glass at
Bismarck's saloon, corner of Main and
Market streets.-Ad. f
"A heavy rain commenced to fall
about IL o'clock last night, and in
few minutes our streets were minia-
ture rivers.
The communication In reference
to the Dallas library was crowded out
Of to-day's issue. II will appear to-
morrow morning.
We heard disguised invidual
murmer to himself, last night, as he
was crossing Main street, on the corner
ofJefferson, the expressive words,
mark twain"
If you want to go to st. Louis or
Hannibal, buy your tickets from John
son q Manget, at the LeGrand Hotel,
and save money. II you have rail-
road ticket, take 1t to them.-Ad.
We give 1t up, in the whole vocab-
ulary Of the English language there
are not words sufficient to accurately |
describe the disgusting condition of
our streets, !sidewalks and crossings.
Candidates desiring to put their
names upon the general election ticket
now being prepared in The HERALD
Office, will do well TO advise US Of that
fact at once, since the ticket will
shortly be made up. 81 1t7E,NA 4
About seven o'clock yesterday
evening a PISTOL shot rang out clear
and loud on the Courthouse square.
Notwithstanding the beastly condition
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To take prompt action IN the
matter and at least clear lhelf sklrlH OF
all blame. The merchants Of Dallas,
and especially the dry goods mer-
chants, are seriously effected by the
fearful condition Of the sidewalks and
crossings. ladies find IL impossible to
leave their houses IN wet weather, and
purchases, no matter how necessary
are compelled 10 be- abandoned. In
fact, all branches of business suffer and
the trade and prosperity Of the city IL
correspondingly injured Strangers
arrive IN Dallas full of pleaoant antici-
patlons, having heard no much Of the
progress Of the city aud the energy and
enterprise of her citizens. Their first
Wow by daylight, however, dlssipates
these expectations like mist before the
mornings sun, and inasmucll
as their disappointment Is
great their disgust Is greater
Below we publish short communi-
cation which is but sample Of the
complaints that daily reach us either
through the postolllce or verbally
CITY Editor OF The Herald
win not the City Fathers immedl-
ately aud seriously consider and act In
the matter of sidewalks and crossings
Elm street from the business houses to
the railroad crossing, Is simply abom.
Unable. Old tumble.down porches and
verandas over or around which people
are obliged to Chamber, and moreover
whole house (the Terry property
lay squarely across the way, Strangers
coming to our city, instead OF being
charmed by our enterprise, are disgust
ed with our shftlessness. II no more,
let them take collection" and put
down one small plant 2Xi Longitude
nally. ONE OF MANY.
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Paokathook Found.

There has been left In the possession OF Mr..
Murray, editor Of the Denlson News, large
folding leather poctetbook, containing notes
and other papers OF considerable value TO
the owner The book Is supposed to belong
to M. A. Cox, who can have the same by
proving property and paying advertising
charges. Mr.. Murray is Of the opinion the
pocketbook was stolen In Dallas or vicinity,
and probably contained money when taken,
but no regrets TO say there Is not II nickel In
II at present. Parties interested may learn
further particulars by addressing Mr.. Muir
ray, caro- OF the News, Denlson.
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CITY BUSINESS.
Hot and Cold Baths at Wilson'S. Ma
Al Elm street. decl5d2m

IF. Lyle " Co. real estate agents, No
100 Lamar street, beg leave to call the atten.
ton of persons wishing to purchase real es-
tate to the extensive lists of property on their
bulletin boards in and outside oftheir office,
under the respective heads OF "Improved
City Property, ""vacant City Lots, ""Farms'
and "Unimproved and Wild Lands" EN-
bracing business houses and vacant lots i'm
the commercial center of the city. Also,
building lots, and anumber of very desir.
able residences situated In every quarter of
me city. Also, large tracts of wild lands in
Dallas and other counties ofthe State besides
number of farms of various sizes, includ.
Ing several large and highly improved plan.
tations within five miles of the city of Dallas
aug25dtf
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One of tn most convenient and complete
residences In the city, within four blocks OF
business centre. House contains eight
rooms also kitchen and servants room,
three fire places, and several nues for stoves.
Good well ana cistern, Lot nearly one-half
acre mice grove well fenced. Terms easy.
APPLY to q. II. KELLER,
city Railroad Office, or 7i3 Pacific avenue.
janl3dtf
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BY far the largest stock ever before brought
TO this market. $1,000 rolls direct from the
largest factory In the world. All can rely
on finding just what they want. Designs
new and beautiful, and prices at the very
bottom. Ladies' are particularly Invited TO
call and examine. Il. 2. LYLE,
6O7 Main street.
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My residence and lot, corner san Jacinto
ana Masten streets, and ON the line OF san
Jacinto Street Railroad. A most desirable
and convenient locality. Lotcontains nearly
one acre, under good paling fence, besides d.
vision fences. Improvements consist OF
house with five rooms, hal, poultry, kitchen,
servants room. good barn, with room for
carriage or buggy, fuel and poultry house, n
well of excellent water, and one of the best
cisterns, with filter, In the city. The present
garden spot can be converted into one or two
beautiful building lots, If desired.
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AGENTS Wanted

For Dallas and county, and every county in
the State. Canvasssers of either sex are sue
cessful, and are making $500 monthly. All
Agents must give security in that amount.
Jan5df DALLAS p. o. BOX SIS.
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EIectro.vapor and suIphuric Baths

Dr.J. 8. Coleman has removed his baths
to the W est room, first floor of the Cosmopo-
Titan Hotel, where he will be pleased to see
his friends and patrons. jan7dtf.
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Mr.. J. Lemp's Lager Beer Depot,
At Jacob Grossmons Beer Saloon, corner
OF Main and Poydras streets, has just re-
ceived u car load of their Celebrated Lager
Beer, both bottled and in kegs. Orders will
be promptly attended to.
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The place to buy good and cheap Boots
and Shoes Is Stanford's, 4O7 Elm street.
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For bargains In Hats, the people go to
stanford's, i07 ELM street.
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Sianford's. 407 Elm street, is the place to
buy stylish Suits, 0vercoats and Gents
Furnishing Goods, at extremely low figures.
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For Ladies', Misses and Children's Shoes
40 to Stanford's, 4O7 Elm street.
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Exterminate your rats with poison pre-.
pared at the MARKET DRUG STORE,
Jan9d3m SIG Main street.
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The Ladies' Hebrew Benevolent AssO
citation.

We mentioned, several days ago,
that this association would give ball
on the 3lst instant, the first anniver-
sary of the organization of the society.
The object of the ball is to raise
ton of "a synagogue in this city. AL
ready the grounds have been secured
for the purpose, situated on Commerce
street, and some twenty-five hundred
dollars subscribed for the building. 1t
il the intention of the ladies of the
congregation to add to this fund, and
in furtherance OF the object they have
devised this ball, on the first anniyer-
sary of their organization. 1t is main
ly due to them that the congregation
of the "Emanuep has been organized.
This congregation is now working fine
ly, with its day school, with two teach
ers, and every prospect of a furnishing
institution. The society during the
past year has afforded relief to many
sufferers, and it has been swift to
render to all the noblest acts Of hui
mainly.
1t is due to this most energetic socie-
ty, and to the Hebrews of this city,
that the largest measure of aid be rem
dered them by our citizens on the 3lst
instant. The Courthouse has been Sc
cured for the purposes of the ball, and
we look for the happiest, largest, and
most enjoyable assemblages that has
graced the floors of our bathrooms for
years. The following are the various
committees :
ON ARRANGEMENTS.
Mrs. III. Loeb, Mrs. A. NJ. Friend
Mrs. j. Sonneberg, Mrs. DR.. Tillman,
Mrs. p. Sanger, Mrs. NJ, Kahn, Miss
Fannie Fechlanback, p. Sanger, Dr. Il.
Nj. Tillman, ID. Goslin, II. Loeb.
ON RECEPTION.
M. Ullmann, l.. M. Kahn, Il. Myers,
A. ID. Calm. E as~E.
abe&aa FLOOR COMMITTEE. .E.s4
A. Sanger, M. Kahn, A. M. Friend,
Ben. Loeb. .t.. H..
The officers of the Ladies' Hebrew
Benevolent Association are
Mrs. III. Loeb, President; Mrs. r.
Levy, Vice President; Mrs. p. Sanger,
Treasurer; j. Il. Wolf. Secretary.
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Wall Psperi Wall Psper !

fyou want nice Hair Brush call at Gal
loway Il Gayle's. jnnlIdlw
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No Misrepresentation of goods at stand
lords 4O Elm street. declD-tf
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Garry your prescriptions to Galloway ~
Gayle II you want then accurately com
pounded, with the purest drugs Janl4dlw
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For Sale.

Try that Hard Water Soap, for the toilet
at galloway & Gayle's. Janlidlw
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The finest lot of Perfumery in Dallas ia TO
be found at Galloway & Gayles'. janl4dlw
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WE RETAIL
CHINA, GLASS
And Queensware,
At Wholesale Prices.

We ask the citizens of
Dallas and vicinity to write
to us for prices of anything
in our line. 1t will cost you
nothing, and you will save
money. We have Il full stock
of China in WHITE, GOLD
BAND, and DECORATED.
Also, everything in Glass
ware and Queensware. You
can buy IL full set as cheap
from us as you can buy a few
pieces from theretail dealer
We guarantee everything to
be as represented. Remem-
Der that we want your trade
and will deal honestly with
you, or not at all. Special
prices to hotels and restau-
rants. Now on hand a large
line of DINNER, TEA and
Chamber Sets, very cheap.
Send orders direct to
MILLER g. STEPHENSON,
5O4 N. 4tb ST., st. Louis, Mo,
oetSO-d&wly
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janed3nl

detyour prescriptions filled at the Market
Drug Store, 8l6 Main street.
Il. II. EISENLOHR,
jan9d3m German Pharmacist.