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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-10-17
Gone.

Howes great London show has gone,
but the original French John has not
gone, and will exhibit, day and night,
his large elephant oysters, which he is
receiving daily at his fresh shell oyster
ana lunch house; also, fresh fish and
game of all kinds. Under Odd Fellows
hall, Austin street.--Ad.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-10-17

Splendid chance of getting good
set Of furniture, extension tables, side
boards, wardrobes, center tables, safes
aud everything in the furniture line,
at Booth q Co.'s Auction Rooms, 4O3
Main street. Try Kellogg's Baking
Powders--one dollar per dozen at
Booth a Co.'S Auction Rooms. I'D,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-10-17

Parties having property to sell at
the Fair Grounds must call on J. u.
Booth & Co., as they have the ex-
elusive privilege Of selling at auction
on the grounds. They will have stand
for that purpose. So bring on your fine
stock, etc.--dd.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-10-17
DECATUR.
Attempted Assassination OF william
Biye.


Special TO tho Horald.l
DECATUR, October lean attempt
was made TO murder young man
named VIM. Bly,, by Joe Asbel to-day
about noon. Bly, is n comparative
stranger, having been here only few
weeks, and was very inoilensive
aud sober man. Three shots were
fired, two OF which took effect, one
striking near the right temple and
running along under the skin and
came out below the ear, strlk.
ing the right shoulder, making u
serious wound. Asbel Is known to he
Il desperate man when excited. No
cause is given for the affair. The
wounded man says he was hardly ac-
quainted with Asbel. Up to this time
Asbel is ut large.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-10-17

victory In November, and that Samuel
j. Tilden would occupy the White
House.
The meeting was afterwards ad.
dressed by ID. w. Adams and others,
when II adjourned with three cheers
for Tilden and Hendricks.
Parker's band furnished very excel.
lent music for the occasion.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-10-17
Death OF n Noted JournaIist-..Thicve
captured.

New YORK, October l6.-Charles
Sedgewick Hunt, a well known jour
nalist, died to day of Inflammation Of
the brain.
Two thieves were caught by the po-
lice last night in the act of pocketing
$1,000 worth Of silks and velvets.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-10-17
Hoss tweed sni,s for America.

New York, October l6. "A telegram
from Madrid states that Hunt, Tweed's
companion, sailed with him on board
the Frannlin to day. Both will be
surrendered. The franklin will pro-
coed no further than quarantine till
after an examination, when she will
sail after the surrender. The prisoners
are bound for Norfolk.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-10-17
PersOn'nE.

Major Il. w. Baylor returned from
the Centennial last night and has
gone into winter quarters at the San
Jacinto.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-10-17
Good Bread,

Kellogg's Baking Powders, one dol
lars dozen, at j. q. Booth q Co.'s
Auction Rooms, .403 Main street. I'D.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-10-17

Troihs ON the CcuuWw,Dl run, du.
ring the f'iL Hs i,llovs which time
table the sherman, Deuison and Me.
Kinney papers will please copy;
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-10-17
The Turho-servian Arnis,lce.

PARIS, October l6,-Le Temps pub
fishes a summary of Prince Gallese-
chakoil's propositions to the Russian
representatives in reply to Turkeys
offer of six months armistice. Prince
Gallesechakoh points out no durable
peace could proceed from Turkey'spro.
posal to Servia, and Montenegro could
not be expected to remain in so criti-
cal condition. Russia is disposed to
insist on an armistice, which might be
extended If the progress of negotia-
tons continued.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-10-17
Discharge of One al the Trim MUIR
derers,

EUcKsPoRT, Me-, October l6-Frank
Londers has been discharged and Il.
NJ. Smith still retained In custody for
the triple Trim murder
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-10-17

LONDON, October lG.--rhe Times
Paris correspondent points to the fact
that this Is the first time Russia has
clearly accepted the responsibility Of
advising Selyia and Montenegro to re-
ject the Turkish propositions. A dis
patch says the Russians objections to
Turkeys propositions are stated In II
calm, argumentauyc tone, indicating
a desire for negotiations. There seems
to he no danger Of an immediate col
IisiOn.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-10-17
THE COMING EAIR,

'I''''W' 'TsFHNi : w I-W7HVN TTT NJ OUI
Children, EtC.
Preparations for the coming eXhibi.
tlou 20 bravely on, under the sdmirn
bic management OF Secretary Basker-
viii ANA Superintendent Barklcy, and
TnE HERALD has now no doubt that
our fair viii be worthy vi Dallas and OF
Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-10-17

inns tom viii run on Wednesdays,
Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays.
FRtE PASSES FOR scuo1h CHILDREN.
TheprircipaN, teachers and pupils
OF all schools las the city Of Dallas, are
invited to attend the Fair on Monday,
the I'D instant, free OF charge. The
principals will. please furnish list Of
their assistants and pupils, that they
may he endorsed by the secretary and
passed at the gate. Each school will
be required to go in body, aud In
separate PROFESSIONS.
Mail and Commercial please copy.
CANADIAN ENTRIES
y due stallion aud several very fine
Cotswold sheep have been stabbed ON
the Fair Ground. They are brought
from Carada for exhibition at the
Fair neat week.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-10-17
FOREIGN NOTES.
Servia Consents 10 AN Armistice Uutih
December tHi.

PEsrH, October lG.--The report OF
the Bavaran Minister Informed the
English Consul that Servia would con-
sent to an armistice until December !.
The Daily News has special from
Belgrade, which nys Ser ais willing
TO accept the s'atu quo, provided Tur-
Key gives n guarantee Of property to
the Government of Bosnia, but will
not consent to any armstice longer
than December |. rhe prospect of an
armistice or peace Is not llattering.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-10-17
llrsTAuRANTa.

The IaGies Of the Baptist Church
have taken one Of the restaurants
One for the public, with building at
Tackled; one by the ladies Of the Chris
tim Church, and the remaining one
by The ladies Of the Baptist Church.
They will all furnish first class meals
and the best possible attention shown.
Give the ladies fair showing.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
CLUBBING RATES.

AS an additional indueement to sub
scribers to the CHRONICLE, we have
made arrangements with several news
papers and periodicals by which we
can furnish them to new subscribers
(or old ones paying all arrearages and
one year in advance) at reduced
price. We give below the names of
the publications and the price at which
each can be obtained il connection
with TIE CHRONICLE:
The Courier-J ournal and Chronicle,
with share in the Courier Journal
drawing, at S3.40.
The Nashville American and Chron-
icle, atS3.75.
Godey's Ladies Book and the
Chronicle, and the beautiful chrome,
the Morning Call, at $3.50.
Demorest's Magazine and the Chron-
icle, with choice of four elegant chro-
mos, Home, Sweet Home" "Old
Gakep Bucket, >" After the Storm, .
and 1.-The Captive Child" at $3.50.
Subscribers living out of Montgon-
cry county will have to pay fifteen cents
in addition to the above prices.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
The Meanest Woman in New York.

She lives in fashionable quarter Of
the town. And this is what she did and
does: In the name of charity she gave
out some dress making to the inmates
of one of the institutions for reform
ing women supposed to be lost When
the work was done, this fashionable
and charitable lady was not ready to
pay the bill, which amounted to the
enormous sum of so. The same work
if it had been done at a fashionable
dress makers would have cost her $50,
or perhaps $50. She had no complaint
to make of the manner in which the
work was done; but she haggled about
the price, and, as she gave out the work
in charity, she thought, probably, that
the charity should be extended to her
and not to the poor sewing who
had earned the money. One month
passed away, and another, and six
more, while this wealthy and charita-
BILE woman, with one excuse and an
other, put off paying the poor girl who
was seeking to earn an honest living
and turn from her evil ways. But she
could not get her hard-earned money
from this lady patrOness. Finally, in des-
pair, she had recourse to the law, by
aid of an agency of which l will write
to you, and the prospect of an expo
sure. in the character of a fraud,
brought the lady to terms, and she paid
the full amount And l have styled
her the meanest woman IN New York.
If any one knows of meaner men or
women than they are who defraud in
the name of charity, who do wicked
ness under the pretense otbenevolence,
let them mention the facts, and | will
modify the opinion.-Net0 York Oh
ScrU6r.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
The CIay-RandOIph Duel.

The eccentric duel between Clay
and Randolph has had many differ
ent versions. But the following, to
the best of my information, are the
facts. Randolph appeared brieht and
early on the ground, dressed in a
morning gown and slippers. After
the distance was measured off and the
antagonists had taken their positions,
the seconds said Are you ready,
gentlemen ?" Then followed the usual
"one-two-three." Clay, being an
expert marksman, took deadly aim
and fired, carrying away portion of
Randolph's garment, in close prOxim-
ity to his back. At the same time
Randolph discharged his pistol in the
air, but finding that he was not wound
ed, and seeing the rent that was made
in his garments, he ran up to his OPP
pouent, at the same time extending
his hand. and In his shrill, squeaking
voice said Henry Clay Henry Clayl
you owe me new coat u Clay ac-
cepted the profered hand, and in his
eloquent and dignified manner re-
piled John Randolph, | thank God
Almighty that | am no deeper in your
debt" After this event the great
statesmen were fast friends until the
death of Randolph, which soon after
took place in Philadelphia, on which
occasion Clay was at his bedside, and
one of the chief mourners at his flu
neral.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
Security Debts.

The Country Gentleman says many
a man has learned to his sorrow the
truth of the following extract
My neighbor comes to me holding
out note for me to sign, saying, :
wish you would just write your name
on the back Of this: / need the money
very much il viii be 4 great accom-
modation to me, and you will only
have to write your name. My ans
is, My friend, do you really under
what my position would be before the
world and the law if I we're to do this?
/ should instantly proclaim that from
a state of complete independence, and
for no Confederation whatever. except
friendship, I have agreed to take upon
myself the risk Of your business, but
with the difference against me, that il
you lose I lose, and if you gain I do
NOT share in your losses but not in
your profits. But not only this
shoald affirm before the public that
you are responsible when really ]
know nothing of your circumstances,
and in so far help you to deceive 9TH
ers. give you false credit. In short
| do that which no honest man, true
to himself and to his family, can dc
and be blameiess. Will any right
minded, real friend, with this view OF
the case, ask of me such a possible
sacrifice 2"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
A Thirteen-year'Old Boy with q Head
TWenty.eight Inches in Circum.
ference.

Mr.. John A. Minter, highly res
pected citizen of St. joseph, lives on
Fifth street, and has an afflicted son,
thirteen years of age, who is indeed
curious specimen of malformation.
Remarkable to state, the head of the
child is twenty-eight inches in circum-
ference, while the body is altogether
out of proportion, and the weight of
of the boy is something less than fifty
pounds. Yesterday a gentleman who
had the curiosity to call and see the
oddly made a measurement of his
own head, as well as that of the child s,
and discOFersd that there was five
inches in favor of the latter in cir
conference. The child has been suf-
fering with disease for about six or
seven years, and has been confined to
his bed for greater part of that time,
but has suffered less of late than for
merly, and has endured with great
frmness and resignation the afflictiou
which has bsfallen him. He has Sc
we're erampings at times, and suffers
the most acute pains, and some Of the
toes Of his feet have been drawn until
they point upward, presenting singu-
lar and unusual appearance.-St. 10
seph Gazette.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

one blow Of his fist, Tom sent him |
back from whence be came. and then |
sprang quickly out through the port |
upon the swinging boom, and having |
reached the place where the second |
cutters painter WINS made fast. he
hauled the boat up aud leaped into her.
The food tide was setting up the river
very strongly, and quick as thought,
Tom cast off the painter, and rapidly
dropped astern
Help; helpT shouted our hero, at
the top Of his voice; the boats got
loose"
Get out a couple of oars, you lub-
Der, cried the officer of the deck, as
he jumped upon the poop on hearing
the cry. where he arrived just as the
cutter was sweeping past the quarter.
You can hold her against the
tide."
Tom did get out couple of oars,
but the moment he got them balanced
in the rowlocks, he commenced pull
ing for dear life, and, to the utter con-
sternation of the lieutenant, the boat
began rapidly to shoot up the river.
! All the sentries on deck were imme-
diately called upon the poop. and their
muskets were fired at the deserter, but
slough two of the balls whistled near
the boat, yet none of them did any
harm, and ON the next moment Tom
heard the third cutter called away, but
he knew the men were all sound asleep
10 their hammock's and so he felt
secure.
twas ten minutes before the third cut
ter wrs cast off from the ship, and long
ere they reached Tom he had gained the
shore, and was running at a remarkable
speed toward the city, which he reach
ed in safety, and before two o'clock he
was on board his own brig.
The next morning the Sarah drop
ped down with the ebb tide, and as she
passed the frigate, Tom saw the second
cutter swinging In her usual place, and
as he gazed upon the proud flag that
foated at the Englishman's peak, he
murmured to HIMSELF:
IF | live, I'll some day take the
pride from these proud tyrants."
How literally was that saying full
filed Tom McDonough had been
Decatur's favorite midshipman at the
/ seige of Tripoil, and wherever Deca-
/ tur led, he dared to follow" Suisse
quent TO that brilliant chapter in the
, page of our history, occurred the event
which is embodied in our sketch; but
! five years afterwards, on the 18th of
! September 1874, Thomas McDonough
met one of England's proud fleets on
} Lake Champlain. At the first broad
side, the British Commodore, DownIe,
: fell; and at the end of a fight which
, lasted two hours and twenty minutes,
/ without intermission, Commodore
] Thomas McDonough was the conquer
or of Champlain. He had gained a
proud victory and that days achieve
ment forms one of the brightest pages
! in the history of America.
I Commodore Thomas McDonough-
the hero of Tripoli, the conqueror of
5 Champlain. He was noble and true
e hearted man. and terror to all enc
mics of his country Peace to his
. ashes, and everlasting honor to his
( | memory.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
anne Tricks Of Texas Ponies.

In connection with the report that
Texan horses are to be shipped to
New York for the game of Polo, or
mounted shinney, the Galveston News
says: "These Texas ponies understand
another game which will be new to the
New York horsemen-that is backing
When they bow their backs, put their
heads between their forelegs, and
point to the zenith with their hind
feet. the polo players viii naturally
get off without standing on the order
Of dismounting. Bucking against the
tiger is play compared with the game
with the Texas mustang The prac-
ticing parties of the polo men will be
equal to witnessing the attempts to
ride the trick mules In the circus.
Young New York has different work
before it from that of initiating the
elder Weller and driving old fashioned
stages with pillow horse teams. Grand
and lofty tumbling will be the chief
feature of polo for the first few games. ="
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
How Sunset Cox Got His Name.

His initials are S. s. Several years
ago he Gade trip to Europe, and
wrote letters to the leading American
papers. In one be described in glow
ing language, such as tasteful artist
would employ-rich in imagery and
diction-and at length glorious sun
set view OF the Mediterranean. The
letter vas copied very generally. The
word sunset suiting bis initials has
chung to him ever since, and 8 more
appropriate name could not have been
selected for ona who has never yielded
to radicalism, and is from morning to
the close OF day among the foremost
to vigorously attack its men and ruin
gus Reaspre.--M Noble Reqister.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

MISSED HIS VoTE.-There's one
man in town, says the Griffin, Ga,
News, out of whose life all the beauty
has gone. He attended the j p. polls
yesterday, as became a good and pa
triotic citizen, and exerted himself for
the good of the republic until the box
was closed, then he suddenly grabbed
himself by the hair, looking wild and
sick as he leaned up against wall for
support, exclaiming in hoarse wills
per, "Great Caesar and Jerusalem, | We
forget to vote; won't somebody take
me out and shoot me before the fool
killer comes along?"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

VIM. Taylor, of Lee county, Arkan-
sas received the prize of 81 900 offered
by Memphis for the finest bale of cot
ton, over more than thirty contestants
1t is mentioned with much praise. The
Cotton Exchange will exhibit it at the
Centennial.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
AstOnishment in a Revival Meeting.

At the revival services in the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, Mount Holly,
N. j., on Wednesday evening, deaf
mute presented himself for prayers.
After united and earnest supplications
had been offered in his behalf, he
arose with a countenance radiant with
joy, aud taking the brethren by the
hand, shouted GLORY, Glory" to the
establishment of the audience.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

TRAIN No. Iconnects at Mckenzie with
Nashville Il Northwestern Railway at
Milan with New Orleans, st. Louis & Chi
cagO Railroad, south.
TRAIN No.3 connects at Milan with New
Orleans, st. Louis q Chicago Railway and
Mobile & Ohio Railroad trains going south;
at Memphis with Memphis q Little Rock
Railway for Little Rock and all points in
Texas and Arkansas.
TRAIN No. 5 connects at Mckenzie with
Nashville 4 Northwestern Railway, from
Nashville.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
Unless the Democratic National Con

Unless the Democratic National Con-
vention gives us platform that boldly
meets the peril of the present. and
places on it candidates whose character
and record are synonyms of justice
truth and honesty, for all practical
purposes it might just as well meet on
the shores of Lake Ngami as on the
banks of the Mississippi.-Baltin,ort
Gazette.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

Gray eyed men make the best sports
men; amber eyed men make the best
musicians; hazel eyed men make the
sharpest critics; blue eyed men make
the warmest poets; red haired men
make the best billiard players; brown
haired people make the best cooks.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

state Of Tennessee--N OntgO"eFy g.

State Of Tennessee -M0ntgomery 20.
John Bradley, Assignee, vs.. Ihos oooch-
In this cause it appearing hF anidavlt
that the defendant, Thomas NOpch a. uet~
ly indebted % plaintiff. and n a non-rchi-
dent offhe State 50 that the ordinary pro-
cess OF law cannot be served upon him, ana
an original attachment having been served
uDon his property, 10 Is therefore ordered
that publication be made Tor four successive
weeks in the CIarksVille CHRONICLE, n
newspaper published in the City OF Clerks
Vile, commanding the said defendant
10 appear before me or some other Acting
Justice OF the Peace % my ONCE ~ ~ eTlts.
vile On the nth day 81 Nav. 1875, and
make defence 10 said suit against him
or III will be proceeded with ex pnrte.
= - H. ID. READ, Up.
Apl. Is, ls78-4w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

The study of literature nourishes
youth, entertains old age, adorns pros
perity, solaces adversely, is delightful
at home and unobtrusive abroad
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

Business is driving at the Bridge
port, Conn, cartridge shop, the com
pany being occupied in filling a large
order from the Turkish government.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

Let the fire be always burning
brightly and ardently on your own al
tar, wherever it may blaze Or blink
besides.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
In Chamcery at ClarkSYille-State
of Tennessee.
CLERK AND MASTERS OFFICE.
nril IA 1876

ApEll Aoi lofv+J
John & NJ. Elder, Ex'r & Ex'r'x. Complain
ants, VS.. Fl. NJ. Doak, ct ais Defendats'
,+annaorinr from affidavit filed in this
canSe that the Defendants, $. N. Bem1SS q
wife Fannie Bemiss and David Il: Stone, are
non-l esidents of the State of tennessee.
1t is therefore ordered that they enter ln IN
first three days after the Sd Monday. being
May sth, of the next term of the ChanceTy
Court 10 he held at ClarlSsvllle, on the 4tn
kinpday in April next, 1876. and plead, ans
wer or demuF TO Com plainant's Bill; or tne
same will be taken for confessed ~ 70
them and set for hearing ex pafte ana
that a copy of this order be published ior
four consecutive weeks in the Clarksvllle
Chronicle.
A Copy-ATTEST
POLK @. JOHNSON. c. a. N.
Bailey q Iurton, SoI'rs for Com pits.
April u, lS76-4w prf IS 90.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
$50 REWARD.

KY, on the night or April 8, a black horse,
3 years old, with few white hairs I'm HIS
forehead slim body, long legs, straight
be paid for the horse and thief, or $50 for
either horse or thief.
April 8, lS7e-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

A wash of lime, salt and white sand
is said to afford protection to shingle
roofs against accidental confagration
from sparks, etc.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

There are 100000 worth of shoe
pegs made yearly in the United States,
most of them in Massachusetts,, requir-
ing 100000 cubic feet of white birch.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

With men our hearts are known by
our words but with God our words
are weighed by our hearts,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

He that has tasted the bitterness of
sin fears to commit it; and he that hath
felt the sweetness of mercy will fear to
offend it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

All the employees of the Concord,
n. H., railroad have been compelled
TO sign the temperance pledge.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

Rockville, Ind. sends a block of
coal weighing 1880 pounds to the
Centennial