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The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
WASHINGTON.
The Co,ten Crop.


WASHINGTON, Aug. Is The cotton report of
the department of Agriculture, makes an un-
usual showing of the condition for the month
OF August, no material change being apparent
from tne state 10 July. The general average
for July was SO 100; in August 49, No state
averages stand higher THAI in 1876 except Lou
lsiana and Florida. The states of the greatest
production. especially those west of the Missis-
s,ppi, are those reporting the highest condition.
a dne estimates are as follows: North Carolina,
%; south Carolina, 49,; Georgia, 85; Florida,
W; Alabama, 81; Mississippi, so; Tennessee, co.
On the Atlantic coast there is freuu emit meution
OF the inferior fruiting in the CArolinas. There
mas been much succulence of the growth in con-
sequence OF the abundant moisture. In Geor.
gia and Alabama there has been some injury
from drouth, but the weather lately is more
seasonaole. 1t has been too wet in most of the
state OF Mississippi. Some cotton in the bot
Tom lands 10 Tippol county has been abandoned
.,om snls cause In Louisiana the promise is
extraordinary: In Carolina parish the best
crop since 1870 is expected. The prospect in
Iexas ls marred by the appearance of caterpil-
lars. More than half the counties reported are
ipfested, not seriously yet except in few cases.
IN Lavaccs the bulk of the crop is DESTROYED,
and in Gonzales &c per cent. There is a com.
glete wreck where representatives. we're not used.
foison is successfully applied BY prudent plant
ers The caterpillar has appeared in the par
ishes OF st. Landay, Richland and Clay borne
louisiana, IN Ferry and Wilcox in Alabama,
10 columbia, Florida, in Brooks, Georgia.
Ihe Safi breaking I'm Rinsgold-Repara.
tien 10 be Demanded of Mexico.
Acting Secretary of State Seward character.
lees the tail-breaking at Ringgod barracks as
most giaring violation of International and
treaty obligations. Tho government will insist
on the capture of the desperadoes and their inn
mediate punishment, and will demand repara-
ton for the insult to the American flag.
The opinion prevails here that we are posi-
Dly on the eve OF war on the Rio Grande Dor.
Another Spanish Outrage.
Capt. Atkins, Of the whaling schooner Ed
ware Lee, reports being fired on by Spanish
gunboat on the south side of Cuba. with solid
shot and grape and shell, but no one was hurt.
The government is investigating the affair.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16

coi tuo Week ouulug wednesday, aug. 10,
Amount OF stock at market-Cattle 23O4 Sheep
and Lambs 2240; Swine $500; number of Western
Sattie Z,VaS; eastern Cattle ISL; Mich Cows and
Prices of Beef Cattle y 100 ibs live weight-Extra
at 81 90 q 30; first quality at Sc 80 a s71; Sec
ond quality at Sc 90 a 37A; third quality at SIS Is
g sat poorest grades Of coarse Oxen, Bulls, &C.,
Brighton Hides u IS cents % H. Brighton Tai
: Country Hides q TIC y ID; Country Tallow q
Calf Skins 10 q lie % ID; sheared Sheep Skins at
go q 75c; Lamb Skins 60 a 75c each
The trade for Beef Cattle has not been very active
Cattle cost higher at the West and the best grades
OF Beeves sold at an advance price obtained
week ago, but upon the common grades there was
has been dull. There were but q few extra lots of
Beeves In MARKET the Cattle from all sections being
mostly OF an ordinary grade We did no hear of but
a lew sales OF Beeves at more than &c ~ fb.
working Oxen-Not much call for them, fand more
IN market than the demand requires. Trade for
Pair. Girth L1ve Wei0ht. pr pn;r
4 pair ....,.. feet inches $500 TBS $I25
l pair, year DID,. 65
pair. ..."..6 $500 III so
Store Cattle-Yearlings $11 a SIS; two year Odds
SlS q Isl three year olds at $25 q $45 " head. Not
much call for Stores, most Of the small that in fair
condition are bought up to slaughter.
Mich Cows-Extra at $50 "a sos; ordinary S25 "a
$50 Most of the Cows offered in market for sale are
OF common grade. Good Cows usually sell quick at
fair prices
Sheep and Lambs-Those from the West and
Maine were air taken to the Abattor to be slapqh-
tered Northern Sheep and Lambs sold dull at prices
ranging from a &c $Y fb.
Swine-No Store Pigs in market. Fat Hogs s4o0:
nrjoeS 64c 9Y III - So~ NNN'
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST le.

The Summit is now q LIVELY place. To the
pun OF the locomotive and the click of the tele-
graph has been added the rattle of the printing
press Mount Washington has daily paper,
among the Clouds" a neat, newsy, enter
tanning eight-page Sheet filled with mountain
gossip, and giving hotel arrivals, edited and
published by Henry M. Burt. 1t is printed in
the Old Tip-top House. At the door OF the
sanctum stands one of the brightest and best OF
editors (need say she is one of the down-trod-
den?) who cordially welcomes the visitor. The
paper is proving decided success, and though
this winter 1t will 60 to sleep with the bears,
next summer will doubtless find it pursuing its
newsy way and affording a fund of entertain
ment to the mountain tourist May it live
long and prosper.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
Burglars ArreAted.
Especial to the Press

Burglars ArreAted.
Especial to the Press.l
hocKLAND, Aug, 15.-Frank Stevens was ar
rested here today for robbing cottages near
Bath.
ITO the Associated Press
A Thief Caught.
BrDDEFoRD, Aug 15.-James Ramsdell who
stole horse, money and other articles from
Rev. Mr. Downing of Kennebunkport, some
months since, has been arrested at Plymouth,
Mass, and a!Saco officer has gone after him.
Fatal Accident.
BANGOR, Aug. 15.-James Cronin of Dan
forth. while engaged in raising mill, Tuesday,
received injuries from which he died to-day
Androsceggin County Convention.
LEWISTON, Aug. 15.-The Republican coun-
ty convention met today, 101 delegates being
present. Hon. M. T. Ludden presided. The
following ticket was chosen
Senators-Hon. Rufus Prince, j. L. q. Cobb,
Lewiston.
Register of Deeds-Silas Sprague, Auburn.
tom missioner-John Reade, Lewiston.
Sheriff Thomas Littlefeld, Auburn.
Resolutions were passed reafirming the Gin
elnnati aud Augusta platforms; commencing
the reference of state matters to the latter
urging that economy, fidelity and integrity
should continue to distinguish all branches of
the public service; that taxation should bs
equal and impartial; that the non-sectarian
school system should be developed and i'm
proved; and commencing Gov. Conner to the
voters Of the county.
Are0stook County Convention.
HoULToN, Aug 15.-The Republican county
convention met here today and nominated the
following ticket:
S-nator-P. P. Burlegh Lnneus.
Sherif-Fred Barker, Presque Isle.
Commissioner-H. o. Perty, Fort Fairfield
Treasurer-L B. johnson, Houlton.
Register of Deeds-S. a. Hussey, Roulton.
The convention refused to pass a resolution
endorsing President Hayes.
Oxford County Convention.
PARIS. Aug. 1.-THE Republican county
convention which met here today made the
following nominations:
Seuators-James Irish, Hartford; Moses s
Moulton, Porter.
Commissioner-Benj. Y. Tuell, Sumner.
Greasurer-Geo III. Watkins.
Register of Deeds-Eastern District, John
Stanley. Mexico; Western District, Seymore
y. d. Hobbs, Fryeburg.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
The New OrIeau. Cu,,om House.

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-The report of the
Custom House commission of New Orleans re-
eommends the abolition of the naval office and
one appraiser; also the abolition of all boarding
ssations at the passes, and substituting one at
me lump; also that light draught revenue
Cuttel cruise IN the shadows east and west of
vent smuggling; also that the force in the Gus
tom House be reduced 20 per cent It recon-
mends the warehousing and draying system,
and proposes simplifying the whole customs
collecting system. ''N''''
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
THE INDIANS.
The TreubIe.eme sitting Bull.

@E0~DkcsVHac SHttHuX BuHs
OTTAWA, Aug. 15.-The commission appoint
ed ~ the United States to proceed to Fort
Walsh, will be offered every Facility for maxi
ing treaty with Sitting Bull for his peaceble
return. While in Washington lately Hon. Mr..
Mills fully explained to the President the Cana
dian system of dealing with the Indians. The
PRESIDENT expressed an intention of adopting a
similar policy, and to give the management of
Outposts to experienced army officers doing
away altogether with agents. The Canadian
Indiana of the Northwest are fiercely Jealous of
Inc advent OF hostile Sioux, aud it is feared
removal is not secured. 1t is expected the new
policy towards the Indians will bring about
withdrawal of the American Indians from Can
adian territory.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
Boston Bank Statement.
New Yark s1ock and Nenev Marke,.

New YORK. Aug I5-Evening. Money closed at II
a per cent. mercantelpaper a g. 81.
Cola has ranged between 1O5t g 1929 With borrow
The treasury disbursements for interest
and 1900 for bonds. The Customs receipts to-day
were $l71, 900. Governments strong. State bonds
quiet.
Foreign Exchange dull; actual business at 4s3 a
1891 fer bankers 60 days sterling and 4S5 @ 4Saa for
new.
Stocks have been more active with a better tone
throughout, Feature to-day has been Western Union
which steadily advanced early in the day from 713
but reacted to 7sa. and again advanced to rs, at
which it closed. The rest of the market advanced
to II per cent. with very few reactions.
The transactions at the Stock Exchange to-day ag-
gregated 1888 shares including Lake Shore n zoo
shares, Michigan Central 12,700 shares, Western
Union $1,000 shares, Rock Island 5000 shares Del
aware, Lackawanna and Western 5000 shares Mil
waukee preferred 5000 shares, Northwestern 1000
shares, do preferred 1000 shares
The following were the closing quotations Of Gov
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
The Coal Mine Troubles.

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-Pennsylyania specials
report that the President of the Pittston Coal
nounced yesterday that the workingmen's
VA wages would be advanced ten per cent. today
1ne PRESIDENT of the Phoenix collery made the
same announcement. The only company now
out Of Pittston is the Penn Coal Co. The work
.ngmen, VINO nad made no demand for the adj
Ing the news.
-Four more companies of the 10Th Pennsyl-
wanna Regiment have been disbanded for cow
ardice at Reading
j. Humphries, ringleader of the party that
burned the Schuylkill bridge at Reading, has
been arrested.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
Providence Priu, Clo,s, m.rke,.

PROVIDENCE. R. l., Aug 15.-The Printing cloths
market was rather more active to-day with slightly
larger saes prices rather easier with quotations at
ira 64s.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
MARINE NEWS.


Schooner veneIia Sunk.
Especial to Press,]
RocKLAND, Aug. 15.-Schooner Venela, re-
ported ashore near Owls Head, the 10Th, came
off the rocks and sunk. An effort will be made
raise her. A.
ITO the Associated Pressl
An Unknown Schooner RIM Down.
BATH, Aug. 15.-The steamer Star of the
East was in collision with an unknown schoon-
or in the bay at 2 o'clock this morning, during
thick fog. The steamers rail on the port bow
was stove in, state rooms, &C. No person was
injured. Damage trifing. Damage to schoon-
er unknown.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16

LONDON, FAug. 15-12.30 P. M.-CoDsols at e5 l.
16 tor money and account.
LONDON, Aug. 15-123O P. M.-Amercan securi-
tes-United States bonds sss, 1054 ex-coup; 1858,
1861 1040s, 1881 ex-coup 5s 1913; Erie 8; Ili-
nois Central at 5SA, ex-in.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 1890 P. M.-Cotton market
in good demand-Middling uplands at 61-16d; do
Orleans at Gid: sales 900 bales including 1000
speculation and export; receipts of 1850 bales,
American
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16

Do YOU HAVE PAIN IN YOUR BACK? If SO
our Kidneys are diseased. Do not use plasters,
they will do you no good; but take HUNTS REM
EDY and be cured Dropsy, and all diseases of the
Kidneys, Bladder and Urinary Organs, are cured by
HUNTS REMEDY. au14eod1w
CLARKE's TooTHAoHE DROPS cure instantly.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
Chicago Cattle Market.

CHICAGO, Aug. 15.-Cattle-re OF 1000 head !:
shipments 900 head the market is quiet; choice to
extra at 65 q 40.
=. HogsLreceipts 10000 head; shipments 5000 head
the market is lower; light at is "a 3d. packers at
65 a 5 80; shippers $50 "a 30.
Sheep-receipts SEQ; quoted at 375.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
NEW YORK.
The Ney vorL e.,..r...,,...

The New York Greenbackers.
NEW YORK. Aug. 1.-THE Independent par
y state Committee issued call today for
state Convention at Albany September 25th.
Inc call denounces the resumption act, the is
sue OF the Al per cents, and demands a law to
sustain labor.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
Foreign Notes.

1t is reported that the King of Holland in
tends to abdicate.
William Longman, well known London
publisher, is dead.
The Republican conspiracy in Spain hrs been
frustrated and all is quiet.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
FOREIGN PORTS,

Ar at Hong Hong July IL, barque W Cochrane,
Given, Lverpool.j
Sid July 8. barque Pamela, Lunt, New York.
Sid I'm Amsterdam 18th inst, Darque Moonbeam,
Field, Searsport.
Ar at Cape Town, CGH, July II, barque Anna L
Taylor, Percival, Boston.
ar at Cadiz prev 18th inst brig Eugenia Yeazie,
New York.
Sid 18th, parque Harriet S jackson, Bacon, for
United States.
Sid I'm Table Bay, CGH, July IL, sch A Brown,
Nickerson, Sydney, NSW.
Ar at Antwerp July 20, ship Lathlv Rich, Lewis,
Baltimore.
Sid I'm Dublin 18th inst, sch Walter l. Plummcr,
Plummer, for United States
Ar at Dunkrk 18th inst, barque Ormus, Shack
ford, New York.
Sid I'm Liverpool 18th inst, snip Casilda Pike, for
New York.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
METEOROLOGICAL,

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-FoUR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNALl
OFFICER. Washington. DC,
August II, Il A. M
For New England,
and the Middle States N. E. to S. E. winds,
rising barometer, cooler and partly cloudy
weather and rain or fog.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
DIED.

In Bath, Aug. 10, Mr.. Alvan j. Libby, aged about
&c years.
In saco, Aug 6, Mrs. Sally Sanborn, aged 81 years
months.
In Scarboro. Aug. 9, John F. infant son of Joseph
and Rebecca Grant of Saco. aged 2 months "a days.
In Fayette Aug. 8, Mrs. Abigail Dane. aged So yrs
sth, Mrs Harriet Lovejoy, aged II years.
In Lewiston, Aug. IL, Mrs. Sally Keene, aged 70
years,-formerly of North Turner.
In Buxton, Aug. 7, Mr.. John Ford, aged 6s years
months.
In Biddeford, Aug. 10, Jeremiah Wadlin, aged Sc
years months.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
The Wool Markef

BOSTON, Aug. -IReported for the Press.l-The
following is list OF prices quoted this afternoon:
Domestic-Ohio and Pennsylvania pick-lock 81 "a
55c; do choice Xxx 40 q SOC; do fine as q 4sc; me-
dunn A 4Sc; coarse 40 q 42c; Michigan extra and
Xxx 43 q 40; fine AZ q 43c; medium AZ a 43c; COM
mon 80 q 40c; other Western fine and ~ % 44c;
medium AZ q 43c, common 38 q 4Oc; pulled extra
80 q 4Oc; superine IS a 46; No 1, 20 q SOC; comb
ing fleece 52@ 55c; Fine deaine 30 q SIC; California
20 @ 3Sc; Texas 20 SIC; Canada pulled 90 a 45c do
combing 81 g So; Smyrna washed IS a 26c; do un-
washed. II az 22c; Buenos Ayres IS "a 35c; Cape Good
32c.
The market since our last has been quiet for Wool
but prices remain about the same Manufacturers
are now well supplied and are disposed to hold back
for the present. but so much Of the clip has already
passed into the hands of consumers, no material
change is looked for with even quiet market.
Imports from January to Aug. II.
1876. 1877
Foreign, bales. 1927 26.49S
Domestic, bags and bales. ....... .127,02S 1885
In New York, although the aggregate business of
the past lew days has been quite large there still
lists lack of confidence to the future, and dis
position is everywhere shown to make sales even at
the expense of concessions.
In Philadelphia there has not been much activity
this week. The receipts and offerings are very mod
crate, but the manufacturers bold off, In fine fleece
the movement is unimportant and prices are % &c
" ID lower; unwashed is not so strong; combpg and
medium are held FIRMLY
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
War Notes.


The Russians yesterday completed the second
bridge over the Danube at Pyrgos, and troops
are now crossing.
1t is stated that Kus.endje has been evacuat-
ed by the Russians
The report of the proposed mobilization of
the whole Russian army is denied.
The Turkish army In Bagdad is to be sum-
moned to Constantinople and replaced by mi
litia.
A special despatch says the Russians, and
not the Turks, were defeated at Japkoi on
Monday.
Gen. Ignatietf has fallen into disgrace. The
passage of the Balkans was mainly resolved on
in consequence of his assurance that anything
might be ventured upon. The Russian govern
ment says it has been Misled on certain other
points concerning the state of things in Turkey.
The German government has seriously re-
monstrnted against the Turkish atrocities, and
has intimated to the Porte that stricter disci-
pline is absolutely necessary.
The Notifications at Gallipoli are nearly COM
pleted.
Two Turkish ironclads sunk Greek vessel
cruising off Cirigo.
The Christian population of the province of
Jamria are fleeing en- masse to escape the
tyranny of the Turks
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
Base Ball,

At Observation-Disclosures, 8; Louisvilles, 1.
clx innings. Game stopped on account of
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
Foreign Exports.
Daily Domestic Receipts.

CARDENAS. Brig Proteus-3597 shocks and
heads, 1000 prs heading, 23O bbls potatoes.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16

By water conveyance-10o0 bush corn meal to
w True 81 Co.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
MARRIED..

In Biddeford. Aug. IL. Geo. F. Wilds of Kenne-
bunkport and Miss Eta j. Lombard OF Biddeford.
In Lisbon Falls, Aug. II, Charles e. II. Elliott and
Miss Cora l.. Bodwell, both of Bowdoinham.
In Brunswick, Aug, II, Geo. A. Collins and Miss
Mar tina j. Black.
AT Kent's Hill, July 18th, Wendell P. Roberts Of
Readffeld and Miss Estelle Norris Of East Liver
more.
o. Low.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
W. D. LITTLE,
General Agent for Maine and
New Hampshire.
1T DOES PAY
To Insure with the Right C0mpany

MR.. W. d. LITTLE, GenI Agent of the Mutual
Life Insurance Company of New YORK. has recently
paid Policy (No. 1860 issued through his Agency
in 1851, tor S5,00000 the life of well known citf-
gen. on which the accumulated Dividends were
$5S0600, thus making the large sum of $40 sO6 Co.,
The premiums paid on the Policy were only SS,7770O
thus showing S2.036 90 in Dividends more than the
premiums paid or S7036.00 excess over the cost of
insurance, being more than compound interest for
all monies paid the Company. No better investment
could be made aul4dlm
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16

[Sales at the Brokers Board, Aug. is.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16

10 YOUNG MEN it is the best in
vestment that can be made, as
Will be seen by the cases given
above,
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16
DOMESTIC PORTS.

Ar at Cranberry Isles 9Th, schs M Rogers. Gilley
fishing, (and sailed 7tb); Talent. Bunker, do; 9Th
Fairy Forest, Pierce, do. (and saied1
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16

Sch Goddess of Pawtucket, from HallowelI, Me- fol
Albany, with granite, sprung aleak and was run
ashore 18th, at Nauset, to prevent sinking. She il
tull of water and has been stripped.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16

Steamship Eleanora, johnson, New York-passen-
gers and mdse to Henry Fox.
Steamer City of Portland, Pike, Boston for East
port and st John, NIB.
q Sch Shepherdess, Thorp. Bristol
Sch Virginia, Bangs, Yarmouth.
CLEARED.
Brig Proteus Farr, Cardenas- Nutter, Kimball
& Co.
Sch Jerusha Baker, Chase, Machias-N Blake,
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16

LFR0M MERCHANTS EXCHANGED
Sid FIN Cadiz 18th, brig David Bugbee, Showers, for
Gloucester.
Ar at Gibraltar prev 14th, brig Hazeltine, nom
New York.
Sid fm Havre 18th inst, ship Kentuckian, United
States; Pleiades, Chase, Bath.
Ar at Pictou 9th. brig Dart from Portland.
Cid 18th, sch Albert W Smith, Loring, Portland.
Ar at Glace Bay 18th, sch Dione from Belfast.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-16

Sch Annie M Reed, Strout, from Satilla Riv
Bath, put into Vineyard Haven night of 13t
medical assistance, part of the crew being sick
malarial fever.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-16
Personal.


Mayor CabelI Is on visit to Austin.
During his absence Alderman Ervsy
Is acting mayor.
United States Marshal Il. l.. Purnell,
Of Austin, is in the city, stopping at
the National.
The HERALD returns thanks to VIM.
Jesse Grant, editor Of the Lawrence
Times, who is in the city, for valuable
favors.
Messrs. w. W. Taylor and II. s. vii.
llams, Of Clark county, Kentucky, are
in the city on n prospecting tour. THE
HERALD | ids these gentlemen well
come, and trusts that they may see fit
to make Dallas their future home.
Arrivals at the National we terday
II. G. Young and wife, Louisville; III.
N. Horn, Waxahachie; J. o. Hutch
ms, Connecticut; Captain w. II. Webb,
Dallas county; Mr.. aud Mrs. Oglesby,
Nashville; G. +. Balanz, Virginia; @.
w. Miller, Wamego, Kansas; +. Rider,
Asa Holt, Terrell NJ. Lowe, Nash.
vile; I. J. SnIder, Waco; Miss Wake
field, Mrs. Mckee, Kentucky; Ed.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-16
METHODIST CONFERENCE.


The Dallas conference Of the Meth
0disl Episcopal church, convened yea
tefdny morning ut O'Clock, IN the
Methods Tabernacle, Of this city.
BIshop Il, p, Foster, Of Boston, pre-
aided, Opening the conference by
reading of tbs teutn chapter Of tho
\ 10 OF The Apostles, aud the second
chapter Of Ephesians, aud after sing
ing the first hymn, the bishop led the
conference In prayer
NJ, A, Daugherty, Of Denison, wa
elected secretary with the privilege OF
selecting his assistants.
q ii, CHrhart was chosen assistant,
aud WIN, Jesse Grant aud J, w, Outer
man, We're chosen statistical secreta
ries,
The bishop announced the transfer
10 this conference Off. w, Otterman,
from Central Illinois, j, II, Meredith,
from Philadelphia conference, and
w, II, McCarly, from north Indiana.
The usual committees were ap'
pointed.
bishop Foster Is model Ola Meth
odi.t bihsop Of the AsOuryian school,
The pastor OF the German Methodist
church Of this city was introduced TO
the con inference,
Ia the roll call II WIS announced
that Rev, Isaac d. Peterson, Of Mason,
had died during the year.
quite u uumJer oi the ministers
failed to answer the first roll call,
they are expected Tonight,
The afternoon was spent IN eXecu-
tive session.
a gratifying sensation waa made by
the tender Of the pulpit OF the Lamar
street Methodist Episcopal church
south to the members Of the conference.
"t'rum north to south the princes meet,
10 pay their homage al Ill, feet"
At five o'clock the conference ad.
Journed, Rev, John w, O.terman
preached ut the Tabernacle last night
Rev, MIR, Boren, pastor of the Lamar
street Methodist Episcopal church, con.
Quoting the services.
The anniversary o the missionary
aud church extension societies will be
observed at the Tabernacle Methodist
Episcopal church tonight, commenc.
ing at 1880 o'clock. Bishop Foster and
Rtv. DR.. Meredith, Of Philadelphia,
viii be tho speakers, Special service
OF sacred song half hour before the adj
dresses.
On Saturday night, It the same hour,
the Sunday school and Temperance
anniversaries will be observed. The
speakers will be DR.. Ford, assistant
secretary Of the Sunday school, and
Rev. DR.. McCarty, OF Indiana.
The conference will be in session to-
dny,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-16
HHiss GeneyIayc Rogers

The second presentation of "An I'm.
equal Match" took place at the opera
house last night. Miss Rogers enact
ment OF the character OF chester
Grazebrook" was received with as
much favor as on the preceding night.
Tonight the beautiful emotional play
of "Maud Muller" dramatized from
Whittier's famous poem expressly for
Miss Rogers, will be produced. The
brilliant young actress has made a
great hit In this character before criti-
cal audiences elsewhere, and her ap.
pearance in the role in this city has
been looked anxiously for. A large
audience will, d oubtless, be in attend.
ance,