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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02
RAILWAY NOTES.

Track is laid on tho western extension OF
the Houston u Texas Central road to Hico.
Texas, eighty miles west by north of Waco.
Work Is progressing steadily toward the pro-
posed terminus In Esstland county, sixty
miles west by north from Hico. Regular
trains on this branch ROW run to Morgan.
fifty miles from Waco.
Vera Cruz is the aboard terminus of
one ofthe finest railroads in the world. which
railroad penetrates to tho City Of Mexico.
2IS miles inland with rsmi1cations to Jalspa
and Puobla already completed, and with ex
tensions stretching out towards the great
mining center of Pachuca This road runs
through the magnificent agriculture regions
OF CORDOBA and Orzsbs; 1t is thoroughly
equipped, and capable by proper manage
menl OF expanding iLs facilities almost IN
definitely, We do not say that it is as ABLY
mannged rs it might be. On tho contrary.
1t struck US as wearing very narrow and
provincial air. Tho rates are UNANIMOUSLY
high both for passage and freight, the
trains are.run so slowly that it is eIssper.t.
ing, and tho establishment generally give.
you the idea of being as calmly and impeno.
trabiy blind to tho comfort Of the public us
to tho growing demands of commerce.
Never '' less, tie material isthere, and it can
DO Coz yarted into a great artery of trade
when popular opinion In Mexico shall insist
upon change.
the Sonora railroad is u line entirely
within the limits of Mexico, and is intended
TO run from Guaymas, at the foot of the
Gun OF California, in northeastern direc-
tloN, meeting the Atchison, topeka and
Santa Flo r Nd at the Arizona line, By the
LIST of March there will be nearly 100 miles
OF tbs road built, and, as the Capitalists OF
the connecting road are Interested in il tbe
completion of it within reasonable time
may be regarded rs assured
The Mexican Central is another impor tan
road, intended to run from the CITY of Mexi.
CO to nj Paso. II has a subscribed cspitsl of
SoUUO 900, and a government appropri, ton
or $4,000 mile from the city to Leon
about 26O miles, Work is being done on
this also, and it is understood that eastern
American capitalists have a large interest.
Tho Southern Pacific, now coming east
ih'o Ie1as and Arizona, also proposes ex-
I nsions slo the republic of Mexico. Ac.
coralhg 10 recent dispatches received in this
ely, the proposals of this company to build
roGds In Mexico on a credit, was not accent.
aoie, and large number of Mexican Jour
nHl' have denounced tho proposal All this
shows tue Interest, and also tho investments
IN this country, to extend and connect our
own system with those to be created in Mex.
ieoi and II favorable conventions can no
made with the Mexican government and IA.
vo@6le Understandings with the Mexican
people, " may soon expect this enterprisipg
region to be b ought into direct and Quick
communication with our great trade centers
and Vas resulting benefit to both countries
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

them kills his keeper or an innocent specta-
tor the story is always set aaoat that this
particular unfortunate, At some period in his
life, gave offensc to the brhemoth with the
elongated snout. This is always lie. The
elephant iss cruel, treacherous, cowardly
beast. In proportion to his size, he has less
brain than any animal in existence. One look
at his his low, shallow forehead, his snsky,
unintelectusl eye, will convince any student
OF nature that no good can come ont of him.
Kindness is lost upon him. Like all other
animals, he can only be kept in subsection
through fear. Mr.. Charles Rsade, in his
story of "a Jack of All Trades" explains
the mysterious influence which drunken
keepers have over the most ferociou. ee-
plants. They beat and abuse them and on
the slightest appearance of bad temper on
the part of the big brutes thoy stab them
with spear or sink pitchfork up to the
head in their soft flesh three or four times.
This cows the towards, and, while they dis
play great ingenuity in killing other people,
they treat their plucky masters with great
tenderness and soIicitude. 1t is more than
likely that John King, who was killed yester.
day, had epsred the pitchtolk and spoiled the
elephant
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02
The Electric Light


In the most important scientific advs CO.
ment of the day our American experimenters
are evidently outstripped by their European
competitors. We refer TO the application OF
the electric light TO business and practical
purposes. la this country wo are enter
tanned now and then with what Mr. Edison
and his principal rival in experiments of that
kind aro doing, But nothing practical and
useful comes of ii. They get any number
OF patents from the government to protect
them ana their hackers in their alleged
rights Bat nowhere is the electric iIht
adopted ms public or private economy. In
Eng land, in France, in Germany, in Russia,
and in Italy, however, tho case is different
In those countries 1t has been brought down
to practical basis, both as n matter Of con.
venionce and economy in lighting places of
public resort and private residences. The
difficulty with our American experimenters
seems u be that they have got too many irons
In inc nro. Mr.. Edison is applying electricity
not olly to Illuminating purposes, bu. is
experimenting to 500 TO what extent it can be
made applicable in mining purposes, or the
separating of tho original elements among
metals. The result will be that while our
American scientists are Attempting to enrich
themselves and corporations with patented
partial discoveries, some European invention
viii BIO introduced that will reduce TO prac-
tlce everything they have done or are at.
tempting to do.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02
Personal Journalism


A daily paper is in no sense personal
thing, nor does il belong to o town, to q
country, or even to state. In one sense, il
Is the property of tho owner or tho owners.
But the man or men who own it in that
sense by no means own it in another sense
II is the public's. And precisely to the OK.
tent that journalist prostitutes his paper to
personal use, does he cheat tho public, weak
on himself and lose journalistic influence. A
papers first duty Ia to give the news. Its
next duty Is purely erplanatory--to explain
current events, and that, too, Is news. These
duties and one other arc all-and that other
is hcrtatory. A paper may, and generally
must, belongto a party, political or other;
and IT becomes its duty TO be mouthpece
Tor the party--to PROFOUND its doctrines and
TO persuade men, lift may, to accept them.
But IN spite OF all this, n newspaper cannot
Afford to lie-no more than a preacher can;
and next TO the pulpit in point Of truthful
ness and love OF justice comes the press.
Editorial omnipotence is myth. 1t Is the
place, not tho man, that Is great. The pub
Tic makes a newspaper possible; news is its
merchandise. The world furnishes il and
buys 1t and owns the stock. Clerks can be
hired often for mere trille and in this dsy,
political exhorters and editors of any calbre
work for money merely us men work for
money in any other profession. Those who
know tho craft know, too, that prepondering
amount ofthe brains and culture ofthe time,
and by iarits best energy, works and dreams
and sings and dies in hearing of the printing
press, end to the tune of the clicking tyne.
Dion Boncioaut was not far wrong when he
said that if the many sided soul ofShakspeare
now dwelt in flesh, that flesh would dwell
in an editorial room. Nor would Shake
speare oblrude his personality in journalism
any more than he did in his plays.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02
An Enormous Imnressinn

terday st, Louis Post-Dispatch.
authRchmond, Virginia, yesterday, An ele
mart travelling with John Robinson's circus
oeesed himself by msliciously numbering his
on Ter, one John King. AS John had never
the elephant "terbacker," there was an
~ Of motive on the part of the beast
We fnvne, therefore, Is to be set down to
visit 10 tho fas. There Is q general belief,
at the Texas Ehy showmen, that the el,.
street, st. Louis Unanimous, large-hearted,
and that he has great
uman family. He is sup
ability in the matter of
ug, and whenever one of
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

We are glad in being able to call special at
tention to DR.. Dromgoole's English Female
Bitters. II has stood the test of twelve years,
and has proven to bs the most reliable remedy
for the cure of chron c female irregularities
and weakness that has ever been offered
the publlc, 1t has given satisfaction to all.
ard we do not hesitate to give 1t u hearty
lee mmendation to our lady friends.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02
THE ONLY BEER CELLAR
In Dallas IL under Orr's Livery Stable
Henry schmid, Sole Proprietor.

Coolest and largest place in town. Henry
is an old knight of "Gambrinus, and knows
how to refresh his guests. A splendid lunch
stand is connected with the cellar.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

The Meredith Bros, saloonist, at the
corner of Main and Sycamore streets, keep
the coolest beer, the finest brands of liquors
and cigars to be found in the city.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

Go unto Leon Kahn when you want pair
of lirst-class French calf, and goat, hand
sewed ties or CATERS. You will be agreeably
surprised to see how small and neat we can
make your foot look if you will give US a
chance.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

Come TO see us and be convinced before
you purchase elsewhere, of our elegant silk
suits. No trouble to show goods at Bau.
mans, 706 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

with an immense stock of cloaks, suits, mil
linery and fancy goods. Don't buy until
you see our selection at Bauman's, 7O6 Elm
street
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

Ice-water is no longer luxury, but in
his hot climate real necessity. To keep it
cheaply and good, get one of d. Goslin's ex-
cellent water coolers.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02
Beware.Of Futures I

But invest in good reliable gold or silver
watch at half price, at Richard COINS Loan
office, Red front, 607I Nam street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

Weyersberg is a benefactor, for he dispen.
ses the best beer ever offered in Texas.
Lemps Is all the rage.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

Ladies, Lemp's beer is not only pleasant TO
the taste, but it will give you strength and
health.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

The only place TO get fresh Havana
cigar is at the Trinity Cigar Factory, 6l0
Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

Nothing is known in the medical pharma.
cG@pia equal to Lomp's beer rs general
health-g giving beverage,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

Blankenship Il Blake will certainly save
you money on any goods you want. Call
and see them.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

Weyersberg has not only the finest horses
in town, but also sells superior quality of
beer.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02
FOR SALE,

E'oN SALE At A BARGAIN-A plano and
- \ an organ The piano is a large ~
octave square grand, four round corners rrIi
SS,aile lreblei action ond finish first-rlas.
SS,NN,HoSHeI oy II. Waters at 500 Twill take
stvo. Hls only been In use one wear, IN
ersan has eleven stops, four sets Of reeds and
a, ci.line OF BELLS; ia in a handsome walnut
Ease ~ SCI ana Is soliuly and substantialIy mad
rs ,s, cat L, sued by Waters at $50 has been
, useH oHt very lidle-only af'w moaths: is i'm
perfect order Twill take SGD for H. ,oiI an IN
9 NJ @Wu al + W. Iiemda at Grinin house
wo, " ,'.n, streSt, Dallas. And do il Quick if
. ou want to buy, as heis going to leave, -
A n tNCELLENT FARM FOR SALE
Alhe Undersigned Ofr-rs for sale nm ayoo,
ven, ,ynI. larm situated in Ellis county, l mile
we, meS' Oh Ferris, on the Houston & Texas Gem
VA, lailroad; said farm contains ia acres nt
pralrie ana umb cred land, of which lbs acpes s
mos uhd good wire fence with bois SS Sars
posts 20 acres in Gu tivaon and IS scrss r sa1
i J. pasture, Two neat comfortab dyelIina
s uouSeS, Two good wells AMI a fine tank nf
IN :, n, water are on the place ANY one Wish.
gain " pu nS11e good farm can secure bar.
f po,t, pS calling on or adore ssing Pani N
! 0s!1, wv Elm street, Dallas, TEXAS Az
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

ENok EENT-Two nice rooms, with or with
a. 9ui furniture To rental 81 per month or the
mnNle mouse for Sl2 90 per month. Splendid
iiou'to ana superior neighborhood, House
nsS, 'EeiE convenience, also large yard and
NlhheY streets aitar [ Ololnclx
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

The "CINCINNATI HOUSE, Is newly
FINISHED; board and lodging "a per week
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02
MUSICIAN

PHYSICIAN AND slJnCEON M, 49,
Il TON. Office, in ara, nat,onai ha Dn' MVk-
ard ard "sidsnee' San Jaclnto st, near Leon.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

E0R RENT, The property known as the
1 european House. No. 1925 Main street, well
la'nished, containing fourteen rooms. muuire
at 'V'' nm trset. jon y BROWNING
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

EoR REEr-The Cosmopolitan house. loss
\ Main streets bar attached and every CON
neolehce for conducting hotel: D.
t%%"mSi II not ali rented will rent part until
r Nu.le Is rented. | will continue TO rent
room, iWnisheG or unfurnishei. FOR mrther
particulars apply to 1882 Main ST. AVA NV
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

EOH RENT-A dwelling of fonr rooms and
a porch, corner of Jackson and H0uSton
s Ssr, Helsi good water abundant. Applv to Nj
Huillot, IL jefferson street. ''' ~"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

EOR RENT-A cottage of five rooms, some
L SINAI rooms. One hundred feet from cor
her OF Akard and Jackson avenue, north side
OF jackson; also a twO'story house, 1854 Elm
street. East Dallas, suitable for dwelling or
store or boarding house. Apply L, j. Putty,
corner Akard and Jackson, '''
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

WANIED-Two comfortably furnished
w rooms, with board, for gentleman with
tamily. Address II, tins o1lioe
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

M ANrEu.-lwenty bridge carpenters in
w Fort Worth. Apply to L. p, Cowen Il
20, Dallas, or Jones, Cowen II Knowlton,
Fort Worth.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02
FOR rem Il.

WANTEp- Bell boys at'the Grand.wnd
wv sor hotel.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.

w ANlED - A good cook. Apply to A.
w Davis, corner Masten and San Jscnto
streets
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02
TWENTY-FIVE CENT COLUMN.
NOTLCES.

AIOrlCE - Advertisements NAV be handed
~ into our business office up to g p. m,
and Into the composing room IN to u. m.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

WANTED 10 RENT.--A dwelling with
w about SIX rooms, within n convenient
distance from the busn m portion. Inq uire at
j. II. VOLTS, Cos Main street
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-16
New York rost.l
Chopped Fine.

The silly season is upon us, and behold the
result:
'gThe weight of the taxes is heavy.
"Sball it be lightened?
Eyes, it ought to be.
'How can it be done?
ELECT Hancock and try the experiment, and let
us see what the result will be-
This is intended for political argument
1t is from the Sun.
While in fact the Sun shines for all, it aims
to shine only for the Democratic party
What it says about the taxes was probably
written in 1874 and left over.
Then the weight of the taxes was heavy
They are just as heavy to-day.
In 1874 the Democrats got possession of the
House of Representatives
In 1878 they got possession of the Senate.
For two years they have been in the ma
iority in Congress.
Congress regulates the taxes.
The majority regulates Congress.
How much tax reducing have the Democrats
done?
They have redvced the tax on tobacco
little.
They permitted quinine to be put on the free
list-the bill for this purpose having been
brought before Congress in an irregular way
and despite the influence of the committee to
which such matters are entrusted.
This is all.
only ones who have reduced any war taxes
since the war ended.
The Democrats also reduced the public ex-
penditures-for time.
That is, until an appropriation to meet the
deficiency was needed
Then it was promptly voted
Thus they have sought, to gain the reputa-
tion of being economical while spending as
much money as the Republicans.
Their economy is matter of date
At one time in the fiscal year they have
saved so much money; at another time they
II t%nso th;mnS ha;ny .uy paeienueu ~ soo.
be lightened?
ELECT Hancock" replies the Sun.
Ii Hancock is elected he will be President.
But according to the Constitution the Presi-
dent has nothing to do with the taxes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-16
The Salary Grab Again.

Salary Grabber Garfield, it appears from an
extract from the Cleveland Leader, printed on
the outside of the Argus to-day, did not return
his share of the steal until forced to do so by
his constituents and in the face of request
for his resignation. This saint and his apollo
gists have tried to make it appear that he
fairly spurned the swag and returned it at
once, but the facts drawn from Republican
sources show that he kept it six weeks, and
then only sacrificed the money to save his seat
in Congress-Argus.
The above is an illustration of the fair
ness and honesty with which the Argus is
prosecuting the campaign, and of the truth
of its statements. The salary grab bill was
passed ON the Sd of March, 1878, and
Congress adjourned the same day. General
Garfield never drew dollar of the extra
pay, but directed its return to the Treasury
before the Warren Convention, which the
Argus mentions, ever took any action on the
subject. That Convention met March 26.
The Sergeant-at-arms of the House received
General Garfeld's letter refusing to receive
the pay, March 22-one month earlier than
the date given in the Argus account taken
from the Cleveland paper. That account
speaks of the time the money ''came into
General Garfield's possession" and how he
"disgorged" it. 1t never came into his pos
session, and he had nothing to disgorge.
How the money came to be credited to him
the following official letter from a promi-
nent Treasury official to one of Garfeld's
constituents, will explain:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON,
June 8, 1S73.-DEAR SIR: Your letter, writ
ten early in May, was forwarded to me at
Youngstown, where it could not be answered
for want of accurate data. When about to re-
turn to Washington, searched for that letter
but could not find it. My recollection of its
contents is that you inquired as to the payment
into the Treasury by Gen. Garfield OF the ad-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-16

dltlonal compensation due him as member of
Congress under the provisions of the General
Appropriation act of March 3, 1878.
The additional compensation due Gen. Gar
held was drawn by Mr.. Ordway, Sergeant-at-
Arms of the House of Representatives and by
him paid into the Treasury as a miscellaneous
revenue receipt. The money was drawn by
Mr.. Ordway on the order of General Garfield
The practice of the Sergeant-at-Arms is to take
receipts from members in anticipation of the
dates at which they are to become due and to
pay their check on him by drawing the money
from the Treasury on those receipts. In this
way he is i'll measure the banker of the mem.
bers. Gen. Garfield has signed such receipts
month after month, one of which was filled up
by Mr.. Ordway and presented to the Treasury
At that time L believe Gen. Garfield was out of
the city. but | happened to know that as soon
as the 22d day of March this written order was
delivered to Mr.. Or1way--if he had not drawn
any money from the Treasury ON his account
to close the account without drawing it and if
he had drawn it to return it. Mr.. Ordway then
informed him that 1t was necessary for him to
sign special order to the Treasurer if he
wished it drawn out and covered in otherwise
Mr. Garfield could draw it cut any time with
In two years; whereupon Mr.. Garfield drew an
order Tor S4,54S, payable to the order of Mr.
OIdway, to be by him covered into the Treas
urey. This was presented to the Treasurer
and the money turned over from the appro-
priat1on account to the general account so that
10 portiOn OIL IL ever lett the treasury at all.
1t was simply a transfer from the appropriation
account to the general funds of the Treasury
Very respectfully,
ROBERT n. TAYLOR"
And in face of this evidence of its own ma
lclous Misrepresentation, the Argus has
the impudence to declare ''We have no de-
sire to be unfair towards Gen. Garfield" 1t
is persistently unfair and untruthful toward
him, not only in the matter of the salary
grab, but in all other matters 1t ignores
the most positive evidence in his favor and
goes on to repeat disproved ISLANDERS. 1t is
useless to call its attention to the facts in
The case, for it refuses to publish them.
Perhaps the wiser course to pursue is to
permit 1T to go on unobstructed repeating
the falsehoods in which it takes delight and
to which few if any well-iuformed men give
any credence. One might as well attempt
to argue on question of fact with Eli Per-
kins or the Maine Standard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-16
The Origin of Species.
A Statement of It's Reception and Subse
quent Treatment.
'rof. Huxley in Popular Science Month

[Prof. Huxley in Popular Science NIonthly
Many of you will be familiar with the as
pect of this small green-covered book. 1t is
copy of the first edition of the "Origin of Spe-
cies," and bears the date of its production-the
1st of October, 1859. Only few months, there
fore, are needed to complete the full tale of
twenty-one years since its birthday.
Those whose memories carry them back to
this time will remember that the infant was
remarkably lively, and that great number of
excellent persons mistook its manifestations of
vigorous individuality for mere naughtiness;
in fact, there was pretty turmoil about its
cradle. My recollections of the period are
particularly vivid; for. having conceived a
tender affection for a child of what appeared
to me to be such remarkable promise, acted
for some time in the capacity of a sort of un-
der-nurse, and thus came in for my share of
the storms which threatened even the very
life of the little creature. For some years it
was undoubtedly warm work, but considering
how exceedingly unpleasant the apparition of
the new conner must have been to those who
did not fall in love with him at first sight, l
think it is to the credit of our age that the war
was not tiercer, and that the more bitter and
unscrupulous forms of opposition died away as
soon as they did.
l speak of this period as of something past
and gone, possessing merely an historical, l