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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

We regret TO hear of the Illness OF
our neIghhor and fellow.citizen, Mr.
Page the Main street shoe dealer. We
hope he will soon recover, and be once
more In the field.
II. w. Thompson, general passenger
agent Texas and Pacific railrond IL at
tho LcGrand. Like his father he is II
navigator, though OF railroads.
j. w. Calder, formerly president of
the Dallas and Wichita railroad, and
who holds II large claim on the road,
IL in the city. Whether he came in
response to the cry of "Send for
Calder" or not, we are unable to say.
MIR. Gcrson Meyer, who has been
absent on visit TO New Orleans for
some weeks, returned yesterday. He
states that the city is exercised great
ly In regard to the building of rail-
road to Texas, and that private sub.
scriptions are being taken for the pur'
pose. Wa are glad to hear this news.
We want Il road to New Orleans, and
the western terminus at Dallas.
w. X. Wheelock, the handsome
agent of the Houston and Texas Cen.
trial railroad, returned yesterday. He
says he has been In Louisville, but II
Louisville is spelled. F-r.a.n.k-l.i-n,
Kentucky, then he has. That is the
residence of the house of Morelaya,
aud like the capulet of Shakespeare he
has been paying his devours. Many
think he is married, and ho has
received from different passenger
agents passes for himself aud wife, but
the "consummation" has not been
reached yet, although devoutly wished
for.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17
I'lanuna af Itnsa.

Mr.. Charles Wurzburger, the well
known and accomplished caterer who
has been running the st. Charles res-
taurant, at 5l2 Main, has bought out
the Merchants restaurant, across the
street, and takes possession to-day.
Both friend Charley and his incom-
parable dinners are well known in
Dallas, too much 80 to require any ex.
tended commentator from us. Char
ley assures us that in his new quarters
no will be well situated to render per-
feet satisfaction to his patrons. 1t Is
one OF a Frenchman's natural gifts TO
understand the artistic preparation Of
good food, and this lie no exception to
the rule. We can assure our readers
and friends hat everything In and
about the Merchants will, from this
on, be In complete order. Let all who
enjoy good eating, good wine and
courteous treatment try the Merchants
under the new management, and We
wager a dinner upon their being salts
fed. dim
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

DR., Newsom received a letter the
other day from gentleman residing
In Mckinney, who ownaa great deal
Of property In this city, atty feet front
on Elm street II amongst IL, lilo urges
the doctor 10 do all In his power to gel
tho council 10 issue bonds 10 pay for
aewerIng the town, aud IL willing That
his property should DO assessed To pny
for II. lie IL u liberal aplited man,
and knows what the city needs Ana
we have no doubt would vote to levy
the school tax, II no VIA here owe
va more of such oltlaonb'
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17
LOCAL JOTTINGS.
~Dallae has n telephone.

--Dallag hns n telephone,
The last of the delegates left for
their homes Inst night.
See professional card Of DR.. j. ).
Stewart ~ Son, on second page.
Let the march proceed, and our
streets be put into II proper condition.
When do the main street cars mp
pear again, respondent IN n coat OF new
paint.
Tickets ARE out for the house warn
ing of the Lamar Rifles, next Friday
night.
schools and sower are the two vi
tai questions before the people of
Dallas.
Typhoid malaria Is very prevalent
at present, owing to insufficient drain
age. Help us, city council.
Commencement sermon OF the
Dallas college will be preached at the
Opera-house this afternoon.
The twenty fourth of this month
the Knight Templars will parade, and
hold certain public ceremonies.
Let US have II fourth of July celeN
bration. Nearly NIL tho other towns
in the state are making preparations
for IL.
The weather yesterday rning
was terribly hot, but breeze sprung
up In the afternoon, which was hailed
with gratitude by the Painting thou
sands.
Commencement sermon OF the
Dallas Male and Female College, will be
preached In the opera.house this even
ing ut | o'clock pm, by tho hev A. i,
Smith. DID. All should attend.
Charles w. Clifford, fireman OF
over seventeen years experience, aud
foreman of a Galveston engine com
pany, says that "the Dallas lire de-
partment, for its size, Is the best he
ever saw
All persons who appear on the as.
sessment rolls of the city are entitled
to vote Mt the school election. Real
estate owners are not the only privi-
legged class. Persons who pay taxes
on any kind OF pro perry have the priv
ilege.
There will be no services under
the auspices of the Young Mems
Christian Association this evening, Mt
the Texas aud Pacific compress and
the Union Depot, owingito the occur
ance at the same hour, of the COM
mencement sermon by DIR. Smith, at
the opera.house.
Yesterday, HERALD reporter was
shown the skin OF rattle-snake which
was killed few weeks ago, in the Sa-
bine river, near Mineoa. The snake
was seven feet nine inches In length,
and had twenty.four rattles, The
body, when killed, measured eighteen
inches in circumference. 1t was in
the water, coming toward n boat In
which Mr.. j. ID. Kahn was sleeping
A dog, which was In the boat, gave
the alarm, and Mr.. Kahn fired at II
with his revolver, three shots taking
effect before It was brought to bay.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17
LOCAL BEsEVITIES.

II you want to save u hundred
dollars in the purchase OF a buggy, 80
TO Orr's.--tf.
i you want to trade an old buggy
for new one, Orr's is the place. TT.
b. Meyer, under the operahouse,
buys county scrip.-tf.
Drink Sparks celebrated six year
old whisky, at the Little House Around
the Corner. apr20-lm
Drink Sparks celebrated six year
old whisky, at the Little House Around
the Corner. apr2O-lm
If you want the cheapest farm
wagon in the market, you will find it
nj Orris.-tf.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

We direct attention To The ADVERTISE
ment Of Mr. u, q, uhlldsl which ap-
pears to-day, Mr. Chllds assures ua
no mpply viii bo kept up 10 the re'
quiremonla ofilo market during the
entire season All tho best varieties
will he kept, and no pains will be
spared to serve the interests of his pa
irons,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17
alArh.


Obliged 10 be almost constantly hh'
sent from tho city, have heretofore
been represented IN my cigar depot
on Main street, by MI H. flalaH' Thln
In 10 notify Tienda aud customers, hhu
the public In general, that his connect
ton with ms will cease entirely rom
thls date, aud that IN the iulnre ] WIZ
be represented by Mi Joseph bArneH,
who IL authorized " mol lof hle huIing
M buslness. | take tho opportunity
atthe same time NJ inviting the smok,,
era ana visitors of this city 70 call anl
examine my mll aud assorted stock OF
Havana aud domestic cigars, when
1 guarantee 10 give perfect Hhllh,
faction, m | do not keep any moulded
or northern made olgnrs, ....
MANUEL MullALkh'
Main street, near corner Lamar
Dallas, TeGaH June n lhi luhe"sh
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17
A queer Pet.

Last night colored boy afforded
considerable amusement on Main
street, by exhibiting trained rat that
ran over his body and perched on his
shoulder, with his bright eyes spark.
ling like diamonds. This il the first
rat that we have ever seen trained, aud
made pet Of. IL the darkey would
devote his talents to getting rid OF the
pests, the community would be great.
ly Obliged TO him.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17
Mh.,as,ranrer Thinks.

We trust every reader Of The HER
AID will carefully peruse the article
from the pen Of Hon. J. r. Clymer, Of
Ohio, which we lay before them this
morning. Here we have, In a clear,
concise, unparalleled form, correct
birds eye view Of the workings Of the
free school system In one Of the lead.
Ing and most progressive states OF the
union. The document IL entitled to
weight, and Il will have telling IN.
fiuence upon Tuesdays work.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

The Dallas Coffee and Spice Mills
retail roasted o. G.. coffee ut
45c.; roasted rio, 35c.; Texas baking
powder, 25c.; Texas yeast cakes, 20c.
ground mace, 81 50; ground cloves and
soc; ground pepper, gin.
ger and spice, Soc. Sell at Wholesale
and retail, corner Of Elm and Live
oak streets. mayl9-dlm.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17
Moving.

Messrs. Morton " Smith, undertake.
ers, are to day moving from their
former place of business, 400 Lamar
street, to $40 on Elm street, immedi-
opposite the Methodist Tabernacle. AT
the new quarters Mr.. Smith will have
residence attached, and will be there
night and day, ready. to attend upon
professional duties.-june6dlm
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

a Good Chance for Dergnin-scokors
Messrs, Goldsmith, ROsenthal n Co.,
proprietors OF the famous Dollar store,
inform III that they will positively
offer their entire stock ut New York
COST for the next sixt days only In
order to reduce stock before taking
their "Semi-annual Inventory" BE
sure and call early, M they will offer
these inducements only from June
18th To 23d, inclusive. The propric.
tors OF the ''RCR0WCd DOIiT Store"
are known to buy their goods at bot
tom figures. 80 there will be some rare
bargains offered in each OF their special
departments.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

The brick store house on Elm street,
opposite Sanger Bros, now occupied
by Blake, Jenkins Il Boals, size 4lxSO,
will be for rent after the LIST of OctoS
Der, 1877. Apply to
Junl7dlm HURR& SMITH,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

Help for the weak, nervous, and
debilitated. Chronic and painful dis
eases cured without medicine. Elec
trio Belts and other appliances, all
about them, and how to distinguish
the genuine from the spurious. Book,
with full particulars, mailed free. Ad-
dress Pulvermacher Galyanic Cons
pany, 81 Vine street, Cincinnati,
Ohio.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

A. j. Council, late Of the Cooper In
stltute, Now York, has taken the ONCE
formerly occupied by DR.. MCGEE, vi
Elm, opposite Poydras street, aud no.
liclts the public patronage The nd
ministration OF laughing gas II special
ly, may2b.lm
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

Physicians prescriptions accurately
compounded night or day. Night bell
at the rear of the building. Come
through the gate back OF Adams II
Leonard's bank. We sleep in the
store, ll3 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

Take your wives and sweethearts
to see the nice ph@tons at Orr's.-tf.
B. Meyer has removed to Austin's
jewelry store, next door to his former
place. TT.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17
Rnptirt Church.

Rev. y. II. Ford, L.. l.. d., of 81.
Louis, Missouri, will preach in the
Baptist church to-day, at half.past ten
o'clock, and also at eight o'clock in
the evening. Seats free. You are
kindly invited to be present.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

If you are going to st. Louis, Hot
Springs, Little Rock, Chicago, Sedalia
or Nashville, you can save enough
money to pay expenses on the road,
by buying your ticket from Fred Man
get, ticket broker. lu2-ti
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17
No,icc

Mr.. II, Y, pEyroE Ia our duly authorized
agent 10 solicit snbsorlptiona, advert no.
menta and job work, His contracts viii bo
duly h0norod ~ This Ctiico,
Nh. JonN W, VEALr IN eur Authorized agent
nj pal0 Pinto.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17
Correcting +"

The new minister, w. A. Allen, ex.
tends q hearty welcome to all stran-
gers who will honor him by their press
enoe at the Tabernacle to-day, and
desires to greet all with good will.
Services morning and evening.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

The reception rendered to General
Grant by the crown heads OF Europe
excites much comment at the north,
but the bargains in dry goods at NJ.
SUES is the all-absorbing topic among
the ladies of Dallas.-tf
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

Prompt attention viii be given to oil
orders for passengers and baggage TO
trains loft at Sllers transfer office, OPP
poslte the LeGrand hotel. june lblm
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17
OccupnfINn.

Notice Ia hereby given that the
grand jury will meet June Goth. All
persons owing an occupation tax are
requested to make payment and save
cost. W. II. PRATIIER,
my23 I'm Tax Collector Dallas County.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17
DALLAS, TEXAS,
PunLIsuERs DEPARTMENT.


PeraOnp leaving the city lor tie summer
Gnu have TnE DAILY HERALD sent 10 any
address at one dollar por month, postage
prepaid Leave orders with tho city olrou-
lator, or AZ tho business ONCE,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17
Call on Is. Meyer II you want to
purchase jewelry at low hgures'--tf
B, Meyer il the only responsible
pawnbroker In Dallas.--tf
IIyIIieninl.,

uymenihi
For the past two or three weeks the
elite OF our city were kept in suspense
and eager expectation of n grand
event that was announced to take
place shortly, and which eliminated
last night In the marriage OF Miss Eva
Buycheap to Mr.. Lowe Price, both well
known In our city. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. DIR. Cash,
who made one of his usual happy eff
forts ofgood advice to the young pair,
impressing upon tho fair bride the mo-
cessity, these hard times, OF being
economical and saving. The presents
were numerous and elegant, ana M
usual, on occasions of that kind, they
were obtained from M. 81 ES' bazaar Of
fashion and novelties. Among the
presents were beautiful ready made
dresses, parasols, fans kid gloves, laces,
lichus, barbs and variety OF little ar
ticles of "iantaisie," such rs can only
be had from an establishment of that
kind, which proves "home blessing"
NJ all the "novelties" aud "m0des"
are received ~ soon rs introduced, and
sold at prices that will compare with
eastern cities. Junel4-u
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

buy your deeds, leases, bonds, etc.,
Mt TUE HERALD 0lllce, and write out
yoIlr contracts. III
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

No ono IN authorized 10 purchase any arll'
cIo whatever on tho account OF TnE liEH-
Am without an order aligned by me
j, l.. BARLOW,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17
Theft of Money.

Officer Duncan arrested u man
named DAILY, for stealing ten dollars
from James Brenham, last night. He
was turned over to the county authorl-
ties and lodged in the county Jail.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

Two car loads OF buggi on and plat
form wagons, Mt Orr's. tt
Orr IL selling his buggies and
wagons ut twenty-five per cent. Less
than NJ, Louis prices, TT,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17
DIED.

LfBBY-At the fremont house, Dallas,
Texas, June IS, 1871. Militia H. daughter OF
Asa and Olive Il. Libbys. aged nineteen
lever.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

The following invitation IL extended
TO tho Stonewall Greys and Lee
Guards
HEADQUARTERS LAMAR RIFLES,
10 tho OniceIs and Members Of the Stone
wall Groi aud Loo Guards,
by unanimous vote of this COM
pany you are invited to Join In u pa
rade, NJ 4 p, m June 22d, and to be
present that night at the promenade
concert, given In honor Of the opening
of the now ArmOry.
For the company:
GEORGE ", FELTON,,
captain Lamar Riaea
We hope both companies will accept
and take part In the festivities OF the
occasion.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17
Keen YouFIIend cool.

Beautiful new stylish straw hats at
iifty cents II piece, Mt the DOLLAR store.
If.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

says his professional services can be
had at your private houses by drop
ping him postal card with full direc-
tions. jul4 dom
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17
nufof Danger.

-"Facts are Stubborn" and so is NJ.
SUES, as he allows no one TO compete
much less iuderseu him.-tf
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17
An Outrage.

-B. Meyer will take any kind of
valuables In pawn,-tf
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

IL you want W uuy an omnibus,
Orr is the man to serve you.-tf,
-Ifyou want to buy family car
riage, Orr has the latest styles and
patterns. TT.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

Agents Wanted in every City, town and village of
Texas to whom liberal inducements will be offered Adj
dress the Singer Manufacturing Co., Dallas, Texas.
]. M MOORE, Agent.
may
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-17

Vanilla iee-ofenm, an1 pine apple
sherbet, at Bollo's LeGrand parlor to-
day, -2t,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
nrhe Rock Island Gun Club

That's the name of new Sotiety which
was organized in this city last evening.
The meeting was held in the circuit
clerks Office, in the iail building, and was
organized by j. F. Everett being called to
the chair and j. J. Parks chosen secretary.
Mr.. Everett presented a constitution
and bylaws, which were referred to Messrs.
Everett, J. J. Parks and S. R. Porter for
revision.
The balloting for permanent, officers
resulted in J. F. Everett being elected
President; j. j. Parks, Secretary; S. R.
Porter, Treasurer, and Phil. Mitchell,
(chairman) David Hitler and NJ. g. Mills,
Education Committee.
Following is list of the charter mem.
bers of the club:
Milton Mills, L. Adams, j. f. Everett
I. Thomas, DR.. Craig, L. Andrews, s.
Gregg, Phil. Mitchell, Thomas Rodman
David Hitler, E. E. Parmenter, r. F.
Reid, NJ, NJ. Sturgeon, S. T. Porter, w
W. Webster, John Koch, c. Wolf, W. P
Butler, Robt. Chamberlin, James Parks
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14

What on earth ails the honorable mayor
and aldermen of the city of Rock Island
There must be something. Either they
haYe been trihing with the affections of the
Neptune Hose Co.. or else the boys want
some favor from them. What else in
duced them to tickle the honorable mayor
and aldermen of the city Of Rock Island
with that little set of resolutions which
end up as follows:
Resolued. That u copy of these resolu-
tions be published in the city papers.
The resolutions are very good. but the
occasion ''Of such small things are great
men made, when published in the city
papers" The thing this time was the
purchase Of fire bell for the hose house.
1t is now in order for AL. Dart and the
High School building to convene and pass
a series of resolutions commendatory of
the mayor of the city of Rock Island and
the honorable street commissioner.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
Our Militia COMPANY.

The members Of the Rock Island militia
company met in the room formerly occu-
pied by the county treasurer, 10 the Jail
building, last evening, and elected W. P.
Butler, President; L. F. Harson, lst Vice
Presidents G. w. Halves, I'd Vice Presi-
dent; j. j. Parks, Secretary; and j. Nj.
Reticker. Treasurer. The company now
has SO members. The company officers
will not be permanently elected until it has
been assigned to its regiment and brigade,
when the brigad!er general will authorize
an election and fix the day.
The committee on armory reported that
Mr.. Ben. Harper had generously rendered
the company the free use Of old Masonic
Hall, free of rent, for that purpose, fol
about three months, when he would re-
model the building. Thos. Yates also
offered to put in gas fixtures in the hal
free. The offers we're accepted and a vote
of thanks rendered to those gentlemen fol
their kindness latter which the meeting
adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
The Georgias.

We clip the following in relation to the
Georgia Minstrels, who appear at Darts
Hall on Thursday evening:
The Georgia Minstrels. as is well known,
are composed entirely and exclusively of
colored men, all of whom have reached the
acme of perfection in the line of minstrelsy,
and exhibit a degrees of genius quite
astonishing. To see TAYLOR and Green IN
their Footsteps in the Sand, is to witness
a remarkably fine exhibition in the art of
dancing, while Green and Buck in their
wonderful statue-clog are simply wonder
full. Senator" Warwick on the condition
of the country cannot be surpassed in
stump speaking, while Delaney and Wilson
iG their original songs and dances are per-
feet. The entertainment is one which is
free from all that is unchaste, and cannot
fail to give satisfaction to the most fas.
tidious -Kansds City Times, Nou. Is, rs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
Commenced on His Big Contract.

Fred. Hass, who has the contract for
doing the copper work upon the new Iowa
state house at Des Moines, this morning
received the first car of copper for the job.
and his copper-smiths Immediately COM
menced work upon it, The copper was
delayed on account of the strike, but it
will soon be all here.
In addition to his Des Moines copper,
Mr.. Kass received two extra large sheets
of copper, to be used in charging the
brewing kettles at tue City Brewery
which means that Mr.. Huber is compelled
to increase his facilities for the manufacture
of his excellent beer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
Fatal accident near Coal Valley.

On Friday, the 10th, while unhitching a
team of horses, at the residence of his
father, about two miles northwest of Coal
Valley, John Fl. Somerson, seven year
old boy, was kicked in the head by one of
the animals. His skull was fractured, and
a portion of it was forced 10 upon the
brain. Owing to the fracture the right leg
and arm became paralyzed, and it was not
until DR.. Truesdale, Of this city, and DR..
Martin of Coal Valley. had detached the
piece of fractured skull that the paralysis
ceased. The boy remained in comatose
state from the time of the accident until
Sunday evening. when he died, The re.
mains were buried yesterday afternoon.