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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-19
IMPORTANT ARREST.
Negro Supposed ~ he Richardson.
the Murderer of Mrs. Hue, NJ Mar
shall, Lodged In Jail Last Night.

A Negro Supposed ~ he Richardson,
the Murderer of Mrs. Hue, nt Mar
shall, Lodged In Jail Last Night.
This morning, few minutes after
one o'clock, two negro men appeared
at the guardhouse OF the Jail and re-.
quested to see Captain Dean, the jailor,
stating that their business was urgent
and that 1t required immediate atten
ton. On seeing the jailor the negroes
informed him that the negro, jeff
Richardson, charged with the muir
der of Mrs. Violet Blue near
Marshall, on the 9Th of April last,
was at that very moment in the city,
dancing at the colored ball in the
stone building, situated on Market
street, between Main aud Commerce.
Summoning William Graham, one Of
the guards Mt the Jail, to accompany
him, and taking the two men to point
the party out, the jailor repaired to the
place designated. One OF the negroes
who knew Richardson well, pointed
out the man, according to the under
standing between them, by going up
to him and Shaping him on the shout.
der. No sooner was this done
than the two officers seized
him by each arm, calling him their
prisoner. Richardson made no resist.
ance whatever, being considerably un.
der the influence of liquor, and pre-
tended to thiuk that he had been ar
rested solely Oh account of being drunk
In public place. The officers did not
inform him to the contrary, but
marched him directly off to the Jail,
where he was locked in, A HERALD
reporter called at the Jail i'm
mediately after the arrest had been
made and was shown the prisoner
who, soon after his arrival, had fallen
into drunken stupor although 1t had
been but rev moments since MS III
generation. On being asked his name
he stated that it was Martinez Olonza,
giving different name from that
which he had given the jailor
and others, he having at one time, inN
sisted that his name was John White.
1t occurred to the reporter that the
prisoner affected drunkenness, as he
returned none other than indefinite
answers to questions which he seemed
averse to answering. He has scar
on the right side of his forehead, the
same as that borne by the murderer OF
Mrs. Blue. There are several hundred
dollars reward for the arrest and de-
tention OF the murderer, and to all APP
pearances the officers have the right
man.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-19
Mrnngllng over water

Friday mornings, difficulty occurred,
four miles north OF the city, between
two men, named Sci Scott and Fred
Bliss, In which the latter received u
severe cut In the head, inflicted witha
hoe. Scott, who entertained III feels
ings towards Bllss, was staying at tho
house ola farmer, named Robert john
son, aud II Mrs Bliss, tho wife Of tho
wounded man, going after n bucket OF
water, Scott refused TO let her have II.
She Informed her husband, who went
to get water, but Scott refused him
also, and words passed between them,
On Bliss insisting on drawing the wa
ter, Scott struck him u blow across
the head with the hoe, inillcting u
severe though not dangerous wound.
The wounded man was carried homo
and visited by DR.. Seillaz, who rem
dered medical assistance.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-19

Never before in the history OF the
city have the streets been so infested
with rats, which swarm In myriads on
the sidewalks on the principal thor
oughfares. These rodents are becom-
ing 20 numerous that they are
q serious pest, and some means
should be devised to rid the city of
them. They are damage to the city
at large that is not realized, but 1t IL
nevertheless true, that they are doing
great harm by the destruction of
valuable goods, etc. A gentleman who
has had considerable success In the
destruction of these pests, gives the
following as his remedy: "FOur years
ago my barn was regularly infested
with rats. They were 80 numerous
that had great fears of my whole
grain crop being destroyed by them,
after 1t was housed. But having two
acres Of wild peppermint that grew In
field of wheat, after the wheat was
harvested, the mint was cut and bound
with 1t, and drove the rats from my
premises. / have not been troubled
with one since, nor am at present,
while my neighbors have any number
o them. / feel confident that any per
son who Ia troubled with these pests
could easily get rid Of them by gather
ing a good supply Of mint and placing
it around the walls Of the base OF hii
barn."
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-19
un,ten s,n,e. Mnil ling Misslng.

Friday night when the United States
mail wagon reached the postotfice from
the west bound train, II was discovered
thot one OF the mail sacks was missing
Diligent search was ut once made along
the road over which the wagon ira
versed In coming from the depot, but
II proved futile. The conclusion Of
some was that the mail, when thrown
of the train, had been watched, and In
moment, when the drivers attention
was attracted In another direction,
the sack was stolen. The police were
notified and thorough search has
since been made for the missing sack
but TO no purpose. Judge Norton, the
postmaster, stated that he had occupied
the day in trying to find some trace of
the missing mail, but that he
had not met with any success.
1t was his opinion that !
had been thrown OIL with other mail
at some OF the other stations along the
line through mistake, and what con.
firmed him in his belief was that j. G.
Bigger, IA lawyer OF this city, who was
at Minoola, and who came up on that
train, had written letter TO this city,
but upon inquiry he found that the
letter had not arrived He does not
think the missing pouch was stolen,
but thinks that it will yet come up all
RIGHT
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-19
YOUNG Hl6iHwAYMEN.
Three youthful hrigandu Attack =
sick Hoy win Robbery ms Tbrir oh.
Iee'-fniiing 80 0e, Money, They
Heat Their Victim,

shf'' touthtui Hrikhndu Atthch y
sick Hoy win Robbery ms Their oh.
Je"-fniiing 80 0et Money, they
Heat Their Victim,
Living on Caruth street Ia the north.
nrn part OF tho city, IL u poor widow
woman named MoAllister, who earns
an honest living by taking In washing.
Yesterday evening her little ten year
old boy, Joe, who delivers the wash
Ing TO tho customers, while on one Of
these errands, and when near Central
park, ON Patterson street, became sud-
denly sick when he sat down TO rest
himself. While thus sitting, three
boys, all of whom were strangers TO
him, approached In u rude manner
and demanded what money he had
The boy told them TO leave him alone,
that he was sick; had no money, and n
he had they had no right TO II. At
this they pounced upon him, beating
and bruislng him up terribly. They
went through his pockets In search of
money, but finding he had none took
his pocket'knife and ran of. The boy,
sick and weakened by the blows the
youthful brigands had bestowed upon
him, managed to lug the clothes back
TO bis home, where no WAS put TO bed
10y his mother. The boys who assault
cd him were some fourteen years OF
age, aud doubtless thought he had
been collecting for the washing IA he
delivered 1t. Who ever these young
scamps are they should be fereted out
by the police and the chastisement
they 30 richly merit meted out to
them
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-19

The Ladies' Aid society of the East
Dallas Floyd street Methodist Episcos
pal. church are raising funds for the
building of q parsonage, which 10
already in course of construction. This
is most commendable act upon the
part of the society and speaks well for
their good intentions and energetic
workings.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-19

Hardin and hIa crowd, after he He'd 10
Florida, where, 80 no says himself, no
killed three met. lie was arrested
September ! 1877, extradited, tried
aud convicted Ia October OF the same
year, Haldeman was murdered be-
cause Hardin and Bowen suspected
him Of informing the police OF their
rasoallly.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-19
"THRoCKMoRToN,"

IL the Rattle era OF Kaufman-The
Convention Unanimously ~ Ia.
siTneis-M abTy Tor Attorney General
CnbeII Commented,
Special TO the leraldl
LAwRRNoE, May ls,-The county
convention, whish Assem- bled here TO.
day, was u representative body OF the
citizens OF Kaufman county In every
respect The attendance was very
large, and the proceedings were dlpnl.
fled and orderly. The delegates were
instructed TO cast their votes for
Throckmorton for governor, aud Mabry
for attorney general. The convention
also passed resolution commendatory
OF General Cabell.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-19
Heavy Fog.

A dense and heavy fog, following
i'm ediately after the heavy rain of
Yesterday, hung over the city, and did
not rise throughout the right. 1t seems
to have been general all around the
city. The sputh-bound train on the
Central road was nearly two hours late
in consequence of the fog.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-19
BowEN's NECK BROKE,

ais Execution AZ aonEaIes Friday for
the Murdcr ot Thomas Iaidsmau--
scenes ANA Incidents VI the Hanging
--iowen, Persists ~ Iiis innocence.
The following account OF the exc.
cutlon Of Brown Bowen, Ia from u spe-
clal TO the Galveston News;
BEFORE THE EXECUTION,
GONZALEZ, May l7.-Bowen slept n
couple Of hours just before day, He
was suffering from complete nervous
prostralion, lie sent Tor your sores
pendent this morning aud expressed
his desire 10 have HIS name vindloated
In the News. His statement In brief
IL that the hoy Mac Billings, who testi.
Ned TO seeing Bowen kin Haldeman,
mistook him for John Wesley Hardin.
"How about your confession next
day To Billing's father :"
Bowen answered that he never made
any such confession, He says he Ia 90
Ing to be hung for John w. Hardin,
and that the witnesses swore his life
away that he saved Haldeman's life
three or four times that day from lIar.
din that he was the friend OF ialde>
man.
In regard to his assault on the STU
perlntendent Of the railroad he was less
communicative, but said he was tho
assaulted party. He made these as
sertions with great positiyess.
HIS RELIGIOUS VIEWS.
The Rev, Mr.. Scale, his ecclesiastlcal
adviser does not regard Bowen's spir.
itual condition w ut NIL satisfactory
He has made no profession OF religion
TO speak of although he has no scru &.
pies about INDUCING In religious exer.
cises. His pastor says that while Bowen
admits Christ IL able To save all men,
particularly those who forgive their
enemies, he (Bowen) can not forget or
forgive those witnesses who swore his
lie away.
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-Lovessick swans hau 10 content
themselves last night with sparkling
their inamoratas indoors, at the immi-
pent risk of being fred out by the irate
paternal progenitors Of the objects of
their affections, the fog beclouding the
moon, and the muddy streets preclud-
Ing the evening stroll.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-10-08

Openinq of the Johnston Cub Rooms
Grand Rally Io-Aorrop Night. - The
friends of General Johnston, under the
lead OF Henry A. Jordan, Esq, city super
indent OF the Conservative party, have
opened club-room in the room IN the sec
ond story OF Htider's Hall, on the corner OF
Hull and Ninth streets. The rooms Will be
opened from O'Clock A. NJ. until midnight.
Papers, campaign documents, and other al
fractions will be furnished, and all friends
OF the regular Conservative candidate Tor
Congress are invited to drop in for mNtual
counsel and encouragement. Visits VIII
also be welcome from those disposed rea-
sonaby and calmly TO discuss the political
election in this district with view to bet
ter understanding, and, IL possible, TO Their
conversion from the error Of their ways.
To-day banner, with the name OF the
Conservative candidate Inscribed thereon,
will be hung to the broud breeZes from
across the corner of Hull and Tenth streets.
The banner will be seven and one-hal1 by
eighteen feet Tomorrow night at 8
O'Clock there will be a grand Conservative
rally on the Courthouse Square. General
Joseph E. Johnston. our illustrious stand
ard-bearer, will be present, music Out no
1ransparencies) will be furnished, and every
thing done TO make the affair success, aud
an suspicious opening Of the fall campaign.
1t is compliment to our people to have the
canvass opened in their midst, and the rally
should he OF such character Us to make 1t
the barbinger Of a glorious victory in No
Yember.
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from every norton OF the land. so 1t Is
NOT right TO say those living on the out
ssirts are the only ones who wish division.
we are too large. Last year there were
sixty members accommodated at hotels.
DR.. Read replied that this was matter
OF choice. Many preferred paying for the
accommodation OF these guests.
Rev. Mr.. Hopkins said that though ne IA,
yored division, yet he did not want as smail
a body rs this to decide so great question.
Rev. Mr.. Barnett said that there was no
trouble in entertaining the SYNOD. III no
other place had been put in nomination nc
would have nominated Abingdon again.
Applause :, !,
are small, still we have representatives from
every Presbytery represented, ana we are
competent to decide every question PERU
nent to Synod. -
Rev. Mr.. Hogshead said ne wanted 70
hear explanations from Mr.. f,nieys fesolv :,
tions II presbyteries voted largely "aye"
II MIGHT he that this would regard this as
settling the question. Thus presbyterIes
would virtually divide Synod, and this
would be unconstitutional.
The ayes and noes were then called on
DIR. Armstrong; resolutions and decided
ayes, 81; noes, 40. This settles the qucs-
ton OF division for the present. DR.. Arm
strons's resolutions contemplated imme-
diately overturing the next General Assem-
bly, to divide Synod into two or three
synods.
Rev. Mr.. FinIey's paper was then before
the house, and carried. This directs the
preabyteries to take vote on the qlestloil
OF division, and then on the lines OF diVi-
sion. and that the ayes and noes be taken
and sent up to next Synod.
DIR. Junkin's report on theological cduca-
ton, which was referred TO this SYNOD was
amended, adopted, and recommended TO Inc
consideration OF the Board oil Directors OF
Union Theological Seminary.
Rev. DR.. Stricken made the report on
Sabbath schools, which was approved ana
adoDted. Rev. W. f. Baker resigned. Df;
Stricken was appointed in bis pace, anu
Rev. Mr.. Woodwork appointed IN Ut:
Strickler's place. The committee appointed
to report resolutions on Dr.. Murkiana ) au'
dress reported series OF resolutions ufS,
ing the ministers and churches 10 increased
diligence in the cause OF foreign missions.
The Committee on Rev. Dr.. HaZen,s ao,
dress also made report on the matter or
nnblication and colportagc. Rev. Mr.. Hop
kins also made report on the subject pre-
sentpd Inv Drs. Murkland and Bullock
viz, sustentation.
The SYNOD took recess until after public
worship. Dr.. Mutually preached to 1uii
house. go
The thanks OF Synod were given with
snsto to the good people OF Abingdon Tor
their hospitality, to the congregations that
rendered the Use Of their houses or Wor-
ship, and to the railroad companies that
gave return tickets to the members OF
Synod.
Adjourned with usual services. to meet
in DanviIc on the Wednesday before the
last Sabbath in October, 1879, at IL O'Clock.
D. L. T..
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T ARGE CATALOGUE SALE.
SALE OF AN ENTIRE WHOLESALE sTocf
OF
BOOTS AND SHOES AT AUCTION
BY CATALOGUE.

As we arc retiring from business. we viii sell al
our store, No. 1905 Main street. BIZ CATALOGC h
on WEDNESDAY, October 10th. commencing Ill
u. O'Clock. our entire WHOLESALE STOCK OIL
BOOTS. SHOES. TRUNKS. &C;
nil prime goods. selected expressly for the Rrll-
norid wholesale trade. TIL stock comprises Il iul
assortment OF goods for MEN. WOMEN, BOYS
inc Goods, suited TO tin, hest city retail trade.
The particular attention of country merchants Is
invited 10 This large sale, which will he made with
out reserve giving them the opportunity TO buy
their ia supply 1T very low prices.
Goods will he carefully packed and shipped with
'"' MARCUS HARRIS & BROTHER.
oc a 1012.15l6
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-10-08

Gratifying announcement. Later and
authentic intelligence received disproves the
reported death in New Orleans OF Mr.. Hugh
Irvine, we'll known in this city. The gen.
tleman of the same name who died was
from Canada, and it was singular coInci-
dence OF names that led to the report and
caused so deep feeling Of sorrow among
his friends. The community share with
them in the gratifying announcement that
he still lives. The officers Of the Westera
Union Telegraph Company. both in this
OF Mr. Irvine every facility In learning the
ceased. was general manager OF that line 10
New Orleans.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-10-08

almost a acknowledgements through
Much Mud.-The Dispatch came very near
being one reporter short this morning, the
humble individual a part Of whose duty u
is to run this column having been nearly
lost in the ouicksands Astounding on Tenth
street between Porter and Perry. me
plank walkway along that route was taken
up some time since and never replaced,
1t is the general impression that all the
members OF the present City Councli nave
good sidewalks to their residences. ~ IS puI
iust 70 cav that one who lives in the vicinity
Of the fire yesterday evening has hard road
to travel in moist weather, and there are
several others in the same category. Per
sons who came to Richmond after dark last
night, either BY Mayo's or the Free bridge,
experienced the full fruits OF the hrst pau
walking since the days began to gov
smaller BY degrees and beautifully less. ana
this is but a mild fcretaste OF what IS IN
store for us.
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1n Old landmark Destroyed by Fre-
No Insurance. afternoon about
Nix O'Clock a fire, caused by detective
fine. broke cut between the first and second
stories OF the house situated on the south
east corner Of McDonough and Ienth
streets, owned and occupied by Nancy An,
tlersop. one OF the oldest and most respected
-colored residents Of Manchester. Inc
alarm was sounded, and the Aicrts re-
sponded promptly with their apparatus;
Being unable TO procure water, thes cou,u
only attempt to stay the progress OF Tue
flames with their hooks and ladders. Iheir
efforts were, however, futile, anu the Dulic-
ing was entirely destroyed. :.
Nancy Anderson succeeded in saving all
of her furniture. as did colored FAMILY
named Wyatt, occupying the basenent OF
the building. Henry Goode and wife, who
lived in the second story, lost all their ell
fects except one bureau. Goode had oniy
taken possession OF his rooms SATURDAY
might. Nancy Anderson's loss Is from eooO
10 5000, although such house as was
burned could not be erected for less imam
$500, which is directly opposite the we'll
known Clopton mansion.
The house is reported to be about one
hundred years old, has been owned and oc-
cupied by Nancy Anderson since l640, ana
was purchased by her from Mrs. Bright,
we'll, lineai descendant OF the oti2lI'l
owner. 1t had, OF course, received IN oue
course OF time necessary repairs and some
remodeling, and was a well-constructed
building. It had been insured until very
recently, when the policy was allowed to
expire. This was the only house on the
McDouoush side OF the square, and being
in an isolated position. and the evening Il
calm one, no damage was done to the neigh
boring buildings, which are thlckiy pult
upon Perry street. There are no houses on
the Eleyenth-street side OF the same, and
but one on that on Tenth street.
The fire made such bright light and
burned SO long that many sympathlzng
friends in Richmond imagined that the re-
lentless fre-fend had swooped down upon
us, and that the scenes of Chicago or OF
evacuation-day were about to be repeated !;
but the total loss will not exceed s7CO.
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By Richardson < Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
1ll3 Main street.
rUPIsTEE,s SALE OF TWO VALU.

TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO VALUA-
RfE FRAME DWELLINGS AND LOTS ON
FIFTEENTH STREET. OPPOSITE THE In
CASTERIAN SCHOOL AND NEAR THE CITY
JAIL. BY ADDITIONALLY virtue of the provisions
OF decd of trust bearing date thc 21st day OF DE,
cember, 1876, from the sran'ors named In said deeS
10 the undersigned Trustee. TO secure the payment OK
q negotiable note therein meni nitcd, shall ~ trns-
tee in said deed. default having been made In the
payment of part of said note. and being require!
so 10 dn by the holder thereof. sell by aucd Jn on
TUESDAY the l 81 b October. 1873. At O'Clock +.
NJ, the TWO DWELLINGS located rs above, win
about six rooms in one and eight in the other be-
sides Kitchen and lots 80 by l 90 feet each.
TERMS: Enough in cash to dctray the expense OF
executing this trust ana 10 pay off the sum OF aDout
$500. with interest thereon from The 2lSt day OF
June 1873 j. A. RICHARDSON,
or Trustee.
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Death Of Our Oldest Resident.-Mr. Dan
lei Ferguson, one OF the most beloved and
respected citizens Of Manchester. died ct
his residence, on the corner OF Buinbrdge
aud Fourteenth streets. The immediate
cause OF Mr.. Ferguson's death was gradual
decay, superinduced by a recent second at
tack of paralysis, which occurred about one
week ago. The deceased was about sixty
eight yesrs OF age was native OF Ches-
terrified, and had resided in this city about
siXty-four years, enjoying during all OF that
period the confidence and the esteem OF the
community. and was the oldest resident OF
the city. He leaves widow and four chill
dren. Thesfuneral will take place to-day
ut 3 P. NJ, and the remains will be inferred
at Maury.
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RICHMOND. FREDG Il POTOMAC Il. K. coz
OFFICE GENERAL TICKET AGENT, (
RICHMOND. June G 1871 !
COMMENCING MONDAY, 10TH IN
" SLANT, trains ON This road VIII run rs loho"s:
NORTH BOUND.
No. l-7:45 \. W., leaves Byrd-Sireet station daily
except sunday due al Wash
in&ton, l:l0 7: ~; iiallimrc;3
PM: phisadcipha, $3.50 L. NJ;
New York. 1905 T. II.
No 5000 z. 81, leaves Byrd-Street station daily:
due Il, Washington. 9:05 =. NJ;
Baltimore. LOB Z. ~: i'Inla-
dcnh!a, 3;lO y. ~. New York,
No $500 PM, leaves Byrd-strce, station
uaiIv: due nj Wasl ngInn, l:2O
A. NJ: Baltimore. 3:l5 4. NJ:
Philadelphia $40 A. VI; New
York, 9:35 4. NJ.
No. $500 7. NJ, ACCOMMODATIONS TRAIN
Street staten daily (cxcept Sun
day..
SOUTH BOUND.
o-lO55P.N., arrives al Byr-Strcct Stallion
daily Except Sunday leaves
New iorl. s:l5 A. ST.: Pliiia-
delphia, ll:43 A. A. NJ Wa. hI,i-
ton, 6:l0 L. II.
No. a-1.3s p. NJ, arrives III Byrd-Street station
-'o' dztty Leaves New YORK, $50
T. NJ. philadelphia 1i:3o 7:
Washington. 8 \. NJ.
No. 6-S:l5 4. NJ, arrives at Byrd-Street station
W. daily. Leaves New York $3.50
p. A.: Philadelphia. 9:3o r.
NJ: Baltimore. 1888 4. NJ. !;
Washington. 2:45 A. NJ.
No s-S:55 A. ~, ACCOMMODATION TRAIN
arrly,. ut Broad-Street station
daily texcept sunday.
STOPS.
No. l makes ali regular stops except at Hungary.
NO.2 makes all regular stops except at RuIher
Glen aud Hungary.
No. s stops at ull regular stations except Hun
gary.
burg, Milford, Junction, and Ashland.
No 5 stops ONLY ut Ashland, Junction, Penola,
Milford, aud Fredericksburg.
No q stors ONLY at fredericksburg, Summit,
Guiuca's station. Woodford, Milford, Penola, Ru-
tharglcn, junction, aud Ashland.
Nos. and 8 will make all regular stops. -
The passensercar attached 70 freight lriahs VIII
be discontinued. G.. A. TAYLOR,
General Ticket Agent
Z. T. d. MYERS, General Superintendent c7