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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-12-11

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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-07-24
An Association Of Old Maids.
n ew YORK Tribun,


The Old Maids association, Of Geauga
county, Ohio, had picnic on the lake re-
Gently and mustered eighty.six sous. This
society was an outgrowth of the war and was
organized in 1852 by bevy of young ladies'
whose brothers and sweethesrts were fight
ing for their country and left them with no
resources OF male escort, except the luggards
who remained at home. Unwilling TO &C.
cept the gsllantry of these young men the
young ladies preferred to depend upon them
selves and formed the association mentioned.
Out of revenge the gallsnts dubbed these
independent damsels ''old maids" and they
accepted the cognomen and made it their
own. A humorous constitution and bylaws
were drafted by Mrs. @. L. Henry, then a
single young dy aud one of the founders of
the institution. Man was declared the "com-
mon enemy and ons of the chief objects of
the society was continued war against his
advances. He was religiously excluded from
all meetings, and a special clause Ct the by
laws SAL that any man member who should
marry should be fined one hundred big copper
cents and be branded in tar on the soles Of
her feet, "U. ID. l." meaning sup and done
it," The beautiful consistency of woman's
nature will be appreciated when it is known
that every one of the charter members and
nearly all of eligible age since are married.
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FORT WORTH.
Correspondence Of the Herald.
EoRr WoRTH. Jul'

correspondence Va VIC AAcAesiu
FoRr Worth, July %, 1850.
A bridge on the Denton road across the
Trinity river, Just north of the court house
and in the city limits, from the interest man
Tested, will soon be erected. It would be
great benefit to this city.--A Methodist
camp meeting began at Zion, twelve miles
northeast of here, yesterday.--A military
company was organized at the court house
last night with thirty members. jury
in the Robinson case, that were confined in
their room last night, became disturbingly
noisy-talking, laughing and drinking sbeer.
Judge Hood questioned Bailiff Jeffreys, who
had them in charge, and from his evidence
fined him 500 and each of the jury $50
for these offenses.--Mr. V. Wright came
to town to-day with Scotch terrier shepherd
dog riding behind him on his horse. This
dog is said to ride as well as boy. He
holds his seat well when the horse trots or
runs.--About $500 bushels of wheat came
in to-day. Market lively and prices firm.
Two hundred men have signed a call for
q meeting at the court house tonight to or.
gsnize Hancock and English club, and
they will do it, too, in good STYLE The
trial of j. G. Morris is drawing to a close.
The evidence has heen,givenin, and points to
the killing of 7. W. Cotton as accidental.
In few hours this case will be decided, and
it is thought that Morris will be
acquitted. - Local Option Mon
arch reigns supreme at the Fort, and Nc
Brsyer plays well its part. They are favorite
brands, and are to be had at the Local OPP
ton saloon presided over by the genial Chris
Rintlemsn and Charles Hitler. The imbib::
ing of either and few whiffs from y Pacific
Railway Improvement cigar is sufficient to
make the grand duke SMILE
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Allen wright Attempts suicide.

Allen Wright, colored, sentenced short
time ago to be hung on the Goth of August,
for the murder of jesse Wicks, is still desir-
Gus of dying. Yesterday morning he was
taken suddenly i'll and DR.. Pace was sum-
moned to attend him. He complained of
severe pains in the head, and in fact had
been complaining for several days before.
The physician was satisfied that it was not
poison but merely severe headache. The
guards have been very vigilant in watching
visitors to the Jail, and it is hardly probable
that any drug was passed to him. The pris.
oners in the cell with him told DR.. Pace that
Wright had saturated his head with coal oil
and then attempted to set it afre, but that
he had failed to get up a combustion. Ever
since his conviction he has expressed a will
ingness and even an anxiety to die, and says
that the day of his doom cannot come too
soon for him.
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SHERMAN.
Correspondence of the Herald.

Correspondence of the Herald.
SHERMAN, July %, 1850.
Colonel Welborn, of Dallas, was in the
city on the 2lst, but on account OF the incle-
mency of the weather the speaking was
postponed, which was regretted exceedingly.
AN interesting meeting is now being
held at the Christian church, on East Hous-
ton street, conducted by blind but eloquent
and able divine, who nightly draws congrega-
tions so numerous that many are unable to
gain admittance.-- John Dorchester
left Tuesday for two weeks recreation in
Paul Valley.--Mrs, Robert Atchison, wife
of Bob Atchison, living several miles south
west from Sherman, dropped dead from an
affection of the heart on the 18th, while
walking across a room in her DWELLING
County Attorney d. E. Barrett, of Gaines
vile, arrived in the city by the
south bound Central express yesterday
The Greenbackers tell lis that Weaver will
visit Texas in October. A good demand
for fresh butter at the market stands
Campbell, Sherman's boss eater, thinks Of
challenging Tanner for an eating match, at
the expiration Of his forty days fasting
Tomorrow is the day set by the Greenback-
ers, of this city and surrounding country, for
their basket picnic. Wash Jones will do the
speaking.-The small boys were gathering
in the stray dogs yesterday afternoon, for
which they are to get ten cents each. A
negro came near having his neck broken
Yesterday by the falling of the horse he was
riding. He was galloping down east Hous-
ton street. and when near the
ice works, the horse slipped
down, almost turning summersaut.
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The negro boy happened to the good luck
to fall On the right side of tn horse, while
the animal fell mostly upon the left. II
seemed almost miracle-but the old saying
''nigger' for luck.--There will be, al
Honey Grove, on Thursday, July 20, grand
Democratic barbecue and reunion of Stevens
and Alexander's regiments. Hons. r. B,
Hubbard. j. Il. Reagan, d. q. Culberson, and
Senator 5. B. Maxey, will speak. Prepare.
tlons are being made to entertain ten thou.
sand people.-The city council is getting
in its work in the right style now. When a
dog is caught running at large he is yanked
into the pound, and when the owner comes
to claim it he's yanked up and fined. 'Rsh
for the council.-The rumor that Messrs.
Oatman & Stinnett had purchased the site
Of the old opera house, and were t, erect
new and elegant opera house Immediately, is
not exactly authentic, but the probabilities
are very favorable that such will
be the case, there being question
of only few hundred dollars in the
price ofthe lot to be decided, which is prob
bly, settled ere this time.-Cummngs hall
was crowded to its utmost capacity on Mon
day evening, to witness the members of the
Sherman library association render Sheridan's
delightful comedy of "The Rivals" Miss
Lou Cockrell as Mrs. Malaprop, was as good
as one could desire to see. Miss Emma
Bristol pcrsonated Miss Lydia Languish to
perfection. Julia, by Miss Cora Wallace,
was rendered acceptably; Lucy, by Miss
Lilly Fiske, was very gracefully rendered.
Sir Anthony Absolute, by Mr.. @. Edmunson,
was very fine rendition-we wager Joe JEFF
ferson could not surpass Mr.. Edmunson in
this character. Mr.. Balfour, captain Alb
solute," was well rendered. This gentleman
is natural actor. Mr.. j. T. Young as 'Bob
Acres, Mr. Lucius Dills, in the character of
A." Sir Lucius O'Trigger," and "Thomas,"
Mr.: O'Niel as Falkland" Mr.. Hughes as
" Fay" needed several more rehearsals. Mr..
Buck as "David,' could not have been
played better. DR.. Cspple deserves
credit for the management of
the rendition of this comedy
Councilman L. W. Clark is no longer agent
for LIE np's beer. He retres and is sue
ceeded by Mr.. B. T. Msughs -Sherman
is going for the bankers. Ten cases of "high |
and low degree" are trying DR.. Tanners ex-
pertinent in pound to.day.---Saturday
night as Policeman Trail was standing at the |
American house white man accostel him,
representing that he had been 81 OF by ne
gro, the ball taking effect in his shoulder, at
the same time showing the wound. He is an
escaped convict.-The proprietor of the
American house, Mr.. Albert Dawson, is still
confined to his bed, though he /, rapidly re.
covering. This is good house and deserves
q liberal patronage.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-07-24
MARSHALL
o Of the Herald.

Correspondence Of the Herald.
MARSHALL, July %, 1880.
Candidates are on the go, and as polite as
Spanish dancing masters.-A call has been
published requesting the citizens of this
county to meet at the court house in Mar
shall next Tuesday, to take action in
reference to the selection Of county candi-
dates.--Three political meetings-one at
Macedonia church, one at Canaan in the
Blalock neighborhood, and one near Elysian
Fields, were held !o.day.-The Marshall
foundry and car shops are rapidly nearing
completion.--The old ram'shackle, called
a livery stable, on Washington avenue and
Austin streets, north of the public square,
has been demolished and handsome three
story brick is being erected in its stead
Marshall, doctors say, is painfully heaNhtul.
Major Pickett, Of Dallas, is in the city,
visiting old friends.---Only one house on
the square is labeled for rent Judge
Lane has discharged the county court jury
without returning single verdict. Every
thing is being tried by the court.--A spleu-
did rain fell here yesterday.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-07-24
Concert Mt Lisbon.

The Lisbon Dramatic Glee club gave q
concert ut Lisbon on Thursd y night, for the
benefit ofthe church of the village. A large
crowd assembled to witness the performance
and listen to the music of the club, and q
handsome sum was realized. This club is
composed offfteen of the young ladies and
gentlemen of the Lisbon neighborhood, and
they are quite proficient in musical and dra-
maiic renditions. Among the lead
ing members of the club are A. II.
Nash, Will Gracey, Misses Ellen
Goodnight, Lizzie Evans, Roe Greer, Jennie
Goodnight, Matte Gill, Bette McAdams,
Mile Joyce, Emma Cooper,
Mollie Roberts; Messrs. Will Thorpe,
Robert Greer, John McDorald,
lobe Gracey Thomas Mstlock, Will Joyce
and Fred Fairborn. They played Hamlet"
and the "Lost Child" on Thursday night, and
will probably repeat the performance in
short time. The orchestra is composed of
James j. Bigham, j. w. Edmondson, Julius
Roger and Miss Minnie Miller, who is an ac-
pianist, and who ELECTED much
praise for her performance on the piano as a
part of the concert on Thursday night.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-07-24
Utilizing the Russian Army.

A great plague of locusts having invaded
the Caucasus, the Russian army there has
been sent into the field to make war upon and
destroy them. In the Zahatsl district fifty
officers are in charge of Interpretations against
the common enemy. In the Adjeakhoor
district Col. Serahmof has deployed a
column of 5000 men to oppose the invaders.
In Nukkn the war is carried on by 700 pea
SAINTS armed with brooms. In Dagkesaman
5000 men are fighting the locusts, which are
spreading space of 1876 square miles. They
destroy 10000 pounds Of locusts day, and
have already slain nearly 1000 tons without
making much impression upon the countless
swsrms...Some of these locusts, 1T is said,
have appeared in the Nolga and others ia the
grain fields of Reazar, in Central Russia,
causing great alarm.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-07-24
MCKINNEY.
Cores pondence of the Herald.

Cores pondence of the Herald.
MCKINNEY, July %, 1850,
On yesterday, inthe courthouse, there was
An able discussion between Hon. j. W.
Throckmorton, on the part ofthe Democrats,
and Hon. George w. Jones, on the part of
the Greenbackers. A large number of citi'
zens of both parties were present, and each
side thought their champion vanquished the
other. Both speakers have gone to Sherman
to-day and will jointly discuss the political
issues there. colonel j. w. Kearby, the
Greenback candidate for congress- was in the
city Yesterday, but did not speak. He will
speak here before the C mpaign Closes
Hon. Olin Welborn will speak here Monday.
Lieutenant Willie Scott, son of Major
Scott, of Melissa, recently graduate at West
Point, has been rendered the commission of
second lieutenant and assigned to
duty at Fort Walla Walla.--
Considerable sickness has prevailed for
the past two weeks, and five persons have
died in that time. George Cameron, county
treasurer, mas been very i'll, but his numer-
Gus friends are glad to hear he is getting
better. The total population of Collin
county, Us ascertained by the late census, is
about q, l59, which is nearly double what it
was ten years ago. The population of Nc
Kinney ia not quite 1000. court
has adjourned until next week, but the pros
pect now is there will be little or nothing to
do. The most important case tried was that
of the state vs.. Maston Chapman, for man
slaughter in which the jury failed to agree,
seven being for conviction and five for
acnuittal
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-07-24
Chonnedin the Cheek

Alex. Walker, colored lad, son of Moses
Walker, of Stringtown, met with terrible
accident yesterday on Turtle creek, some two
miles north of the city. A man was chopping
wood and did not observe the boy, who un-
fortunately came within reach of the AK, and
as it descended it struck hia on the right
cheek, laying it open. The boy lay like he
was dead for some time, but giving signs of
life the man brought him into the city. DR..
Carter attended him and dressed the wound,
and, though he is seriously hurt, the doctor
thinks that he will recover
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-07-24

Housekeepers in New York city complain
of an increase in their household expenses.
during the past six months, ranging from 20
to 33 per cent. The advance in rents, meats,
vegetables, groceries and nearly every article
that goes to the support of home, is as
signed as the cause.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-07-24
wEAiHERFORD.

correspondence OF the Herald
WEArHRRFosD, July %, 1889.
Tbsre are seven churches, one college and
three other schools, good water and splendid
health here all the tine.--George Hall
was elected alderman, and during the day
several fights took place. Sequel, $50 OF the
c;tv debt raid. the candidates and
hat embraces nearly all the inhabitants) are
cone to the Spingtown community picnic.
s~We all want branch of the supreme
court removed to Dallas. Will your people
helm in this work?
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-07-24
Divided Republicans.

New Orleans, July 2S.-Judge Traynor
Beat,ie, chairman Of the late boiling Repub-
lican convention, has appointed full state
central committee to meet in New Orleans,
July 3lst This action creates much COM
ment among the regular Republicans.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-07-24
ETs BY TELEaRAPH.
FOREIGN.

LIVERPOOL, July 49, - Noon - Cotton meets
with moderate inquiry, which is freely suppl ID,
middling upIands, ll-l6; midding Orleans
5-l6 receipts. $3.50, all American sales g ,oOo
speculation and export 1000; uplands low
middling classi6cations for July delivery,
23-32 July and August, -; August and
September, 6s; September and October,
1882; October and November, -; No,
vember and December, - December
and January, - January and February
-; February and March, -----; futures,
dull.
sales for the week, AZ 600; American, Sd, 900;
speculation, 400; export, 3, 400; actual export
$500; import, 800; American, 24,0O0;
stock, 7O2, 600; American, 1853, 900; alloat, 49,,
600; American, III, 600.
37 m-Futures very dull.
Breadstuns very dull, except corn, which is
nrmer,
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Pioneer Picnic.

On the 18th of next month the early
pioneers of north Texas will give grand
picnic near Sherman, to last for three days.
Judge John j. Good, of this city, has been
selected as the orator of the day.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-07-24
EDUCATIONAL.
HAMILTON FEMALE COLLEGE
Formerly Hooker College, Lexington,
Kentucky,

Formerly WOCker COTIeSc, LeNimgtO on,
Kentucky,
Well selected course Of study, Special depart
ments for all the ornamental branches Faculty
large able and experienced Extensive grounds
for recreation Excellent buildings, lG0xsS feet,
f'nr-siorits, containing l25 apartments Com
modiols chapel, nice recitation, ornamental,
play and bath rooms Warmed by steam and
lighted with gas O"ly two young ladies occupy
u room Cost of improvements over 500, 600.
Charges ~ low as NY school Offering qual ad
vantage IN the United States. A teacher will
accompany the Students from Texas to Ken
lucky and return Session begins September
ID, 1880. For terms, catalogues, and further
particulars, address
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Agents Wanted to Sell Life
of General
w, S. HANCOCK.

by the veteran author ard man q
ard on the subject, and n grand model Of bio.
graphical literature. Tue only authorized and
authentic work, Fully illustrated. Send 10
cents at once for outfit Best terms. O. II.
LILLINGSTONE u Co, pubs, cor Sixth and
Pine streets, ut. Louis, Mo.
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A N ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
"A forfeiture Of right-of.way granted any
railway company. go
Be It ordained by the City Council Of the city
of Dallas: NO.
SECTION l. That whenever any right.of.
way IL granted to any street or other railway
company over or along any street In the city,
that said company shall be entitled TO said
right-of-way only on the following conditions:
Bee. 2. First-They shall comply with all
the regulations imposed by the city council,
either before or after the grant.
Second-They SHALL forfeit the grant II ct
any time they take up or cease to use their
track along any street.
Third-If at any time they fail TO comply
within O reasonable time TO any requirement
of the olty council, with regard to'laying or
repairing their track, or switches or cross
ings, so as not to injure the free and .conven-
lent use OF the street aleng which said road
runs, they sha | be subject to removal of their
track by city marshsl, and forfeiture of all
rights obtained from the city.
Bee. 8. That this Ordinance take effect from
passage, and COPY Of 1t be given to the su-
perintondents of all horse and steam railways
using any street In the city.
Approved May %, 1880.
M. THURM0ND, Mayor.
], B. HEREFORD, Secretary.
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LIVERPOOL CIRCULAR.

Brokers' Association says; Cotton was in
tar demand with n firm market in The early
part ofthe week. On "Wednesday and Thurs
day there was more desire to sell. American
was IN fair demand but with free supply quo
tations were reduced l. 10 OF apenny and steady.
Futures opened firm and improved slightly dur
ing the first half of the week, but since Tuesday
the market has been dull aud prices declined
1-l6@3-32 af q penny.
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RoANoKE CoLLEGE. Salem, Wa

TWENTY EIGHTH SESSION BEGINS sEiT. srH
Classical, Scientific, Elective and Prepara-
tory Cour.es Library, IS, 0O) 70 umes, Gil
leveD Churches Of five denominations Entire
expenses Tor l0months, from $3.50 to 1920 lin
Guiding college fees, board, fuel, lights and
washing). students from sixteen States. Cata-
lugues FREE. Address, SECRETARY OF FAC
ULTY.
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Wanted, to Rent.

Attention is called to the advertisement
elsewhere of dwelling wanted to rent Any
one having suitable place can secure q good
and permanent tenant.
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AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY
STAuNToM VA.
MISS MARY j. BALDWIN, Principal.

nNHE institution continues to increase in pros
advantages In location, In 1t, building and
ground; in its general appointments and ssni-
tary ARA Hgemenis; its full OPS Of superior
and experien ced teachers; Its unsurp" ssed 3D.
yaptages in music, modern languages, elocution,
fine ats, physical culture ana instruction In the
theory and practice of cooking; the successful
efforts made to secure heal h, comfort and hap
piness; its opposition to extravaganza; lie
standard of solid scholarship. For full particu
lars apply to the principal for catalogues,
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INSURANCE.
ID Department of Insurance Statistics
and History.

Austin, Texas, June 10, 1880
To All Whom 1t May Concern
THIS Is TO CERTIFY that the German IN
surance Company, OF Freeport, ILL.,. has in All
respects fully compiled with the laws of Texas
MS conditions precedent to its doing business
IN ahis state and that the said Company holds
fitting II to do business In this STAB, far ma
year from the LIST day OF January 1850, to The
3lst day of December, 1880. ,00V' :" suo
Giyen under my hand and Seal, at oHico. i'm
Austin, the day and date first above written
L.. 81 v. o. KING, Commissinnar
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,>,s,,, Department of
STATISTICS and HISTORY.
Austin, Texas, July 20, 1880.
To All Whom 1t May Concerns
THIS is TO CERTIFY that the Commsy.
c ca Union Assurance Company, of London.
,,,i, sh nus IA All respects fully complied
dent to its doing business in this state land and
mat the said Company holds a certifcate Of
authority from this office emitting it 70 do
Il IN this State for one year from the
December 1ss0 M oi's uaS vi
Given under my hand and Seal, at Office. in
Austin, the day and date first above written
IL. 81 V. 0. KING, COMMISSIONER.
kERFooT & HEREFORD. Agents.
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KANSAS CITY, July 2S.-Wheat - No. 2spot
Soc; No. spot, nc
Bacon-Clear, Sal rib and long, 81,

double, 4@A; treble, 4k@K; higher grades,
5(16.
Pork in good demand, i8A@@x.
Lard steady; BY the tierce. y! ksg, at s4.
loose, -; packed, A sO@55; clear ribs, -;
clear sides, -.
Bacon scarce; shoulders, 5h; clear ribs,
Sk; clear sid s,,S%
Hams demand fair and firm; choice sugar
cured canvassed, l0t@ll1..
Whiskey steady; western rectined, 10.
Coffee quiet; quoted; cargoes ordinary to
prime, 1870 l5sl.
Sugar fair and firm; common to good com
mon, 1914; fair to fully fair, -; prime
to choice, $500; yellowclarlded, 91s,
Molasses dull and nominal inferior, -;
common 24@25; fair, -; centrifugal, -;
nrima tn r. oicp
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Rice steady; ordinary to choice, 5}1S7,
NEW YORK.

MNullng OIitahs ..,..,...".'..s.....,ll lo- 10
Weekly net receipts, 922; gross, 5,l1l; ex-
ports to Great Britain, 1855; France, LAST;
continent, 5000; coastwise, -; channel, -;
sales, % $40; stock, l05, s07 bales.
Wool quiet but steady; domestic fleece,
loa5O; pulled, 32@5o; Gnwashed, 15@34; Texas,
1905
Hides firm but rather quiet; wet sailed New
Orleans, 80 to 10 lbs, llhi Texas selected, 80 to
20 lbs, 1H@l3.
Night-Money, 2@21s; exchange, 4s2; Gov'ts
strong; new SIS, l0sk; AXIS, Ills; AS
1905; State bonds steady.
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MATTERS BY MAIL.
NEWS FROM OUR NEAR NEIGHBOURS

Lady Falls Dead In Grayson
County-Throckmorton ana Jones
speak at McKinney-Popuia-
tisn OF Collin County-Barbe-
enc at Honey Grove, Etc