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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-09-07

To DYE BLUE.--A very beautiful blue
may be produced in an hour by the fol-
lowing process: For each pound of ma
terial take two and a half ounces Of alum
and one and a half cream tartar. Boil
them together In brass or copper ket-
tie for about an hour. Take sufficient
warm water to cover the goods and color
IL to the shade you may desire with
chemic blue. Put all into the copper
pot and boil 1t short time, taking care
to keep 1t stirred all the time; remove
the cloth, wash In clear cold water and
hang up to dry.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-09-07

1874. ESTABLISHED 1858
SOUTH WEST VIRGINIA
IRON W. forks.
With increased Facilities We arc now
prepared to offer o the public
all kinds of
Castings and machin cry
Having, perhaps, the largest assert
ment of patterns In this part Of the
State; MILLING MACHINERY, CIR
CuLAR SAW MILLS. MINING AND
AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY,
PUMPS, CRUsHERs &c. We
have the latest patterns and
most improved PLows, CAST
WROUGHT AND steel, of
the latest patterns and i'm
prOvements, and give
special attention TO this
part Of the business.
We have the agency for the sale OF
STEAM ENGINES from 5 to so horse
power, Burr Stones, Boiling Cloths,
&c.
A second hand WooL ARDINe
MACHINE and PICKER liz good
order, for sale, also a pair
Portable Mill Burr
Stones.
J. B. BARRETT d CO.,
March II, ls7o--tf WVthevlllc. v
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-09-07
Approximate Answers.

III W. draw n line from Kantukct 10
Cape Sable, what In tho height of the
tide Al the principal places IN the lnclos-
ID hay 7"
at boston, 10 feet; NJ Nantucket, 2
feet; at Behring's Strait, loud
rhccrs.
"ls liellasl IN England or ScotlandS"
"ln England. Of course"
"ln what latitude Ia Earva, II being 10
drgrecs from Tho PoleV
"Ncll, Professor, since there are 40
degrees between the Pole and the Edua-
tor, Maria must be ln"-----
"WhN are the plciadpei"
"ialanda OF the west coast Of Africa. I"
who was Cllof"
clio was ono Of The three lmps; abe
held the thread aud III, others hold the
SCISSORS"
"What great misfortune bcfcl Aga
incmuon on his return from Troy"
"toi married."
ain whose honor we're the olympic
games celebrated
'ln honor Of afr, Olympus.
"Why was the pantheon 40 chllcdS"
"nccauis II was built Wy tho Panthe-
late"
"what WAS the character of tho Eng
ll.h language In The first half " The thir.
tconth ,cnliryW
"Sonr Of the inhabitants spoke French
and the rest spoke modern Engllhh."
"What was Joan of Arcs social con
litlonY"
"sho was a simple pheasant girl"
ibid Mktt marry the King when ~
Trance
"No, believe sir married the Dol
phin."
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-09-07

Tom Edison, the inventoTof the phono-
graph, began life as news boy on the
Grand Trunk railroad. Boys bear this
In mind, and emulate him; but you must
rememember that he worked, and that is
the only thing That will insure success.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-09-07

The foreign Fire Insurance companies
represented By J. G. Foui6r are rendered
douJly secure By hdring hedrg deposits
Nth The Treasurer Of Va. These are 10
secure Virginia customers, aud heg cannot
remore them until all are paid,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-09-07
Town Property for Sale.
A Chance to Make Money.
Dwellings, and Lots
on Easy Terms.
Take Your Choice.
GREAT FALL In PRICES.

The following described property can
now be had OF bargain, or any one Of tho
, lois described. The cost Of each piece 10
merely mentioned TO enable one to judge Of
the reductions that will be made. The
owner, Mr.. W. d. Jones, is prepared to lose
| largely on their cost, and any OF who wish
es either n complete and furnished home,
fitted up with every conven ence, and situa-
ted in the very centre Of town, or one in
the suburbs Of the town, or an unimproved
lot, can be accommodated, rs to price and
terms. The various pieces are described
ns follows,
NO. Is about one acre lot, with
large 2 story frame dwelling, with ell
about 40 feet long, front portico and side
porch, good cellar, fine well Of water, sta
BILE, ice house and other out buildings
0riginq, cost about "a 1000, and situated on
the corner Of Shelby and 9th streets, Bris.
toni Tenn.
NO. 9 Is half acre lot. on the cor
ncr Of Bridge and Lee streets,--a very de-
sirabe building lot for private residence,
being high, dry and healthy near the Bap-
fist Female College. Original cost about
s65O.
NO 3 Is about half acre lot. lying on
TIE south side OF the the Vineyard lot, and
fronting tho +. T. Va and On. Rnilrond on
the east side and near the Tennessee Depot
md cost originally 1875.
NO4 Is Slots containing % acres on
b antful elevation in Bopangville--over
looking the towns of Bristol, Tenn, and
Gond on, Va, and is the handsomost build
ing site in or near town and cost originally
$500.
MO 3 Is half acre lot In Bristol
Tenn adjoining the Brick House lot Of j.
VI. Barker and lately occupied by Andrew
Galliher Esq. Original cost about $780,
These lots are all offered for sale on &C
commodating terms and for further infor-
nation apply to W. d. J0NE@, owner,
Philadelphia, Pa, or to W. W. JAMES and
HON. /. c. FOWLER, Bristol, Va. & Tenn.
August IL, 1891
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-09-07

A mean old bachelor says womankind
81 like cider-sweet whenhr At squeezed,
but growing more vinegar like after
living around few years.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-09-07

"Ladiet md gentlemen, " taid m Irish
manager 10 HI. audience OF three, 'as
ihefut nobody herr, III illsmlts you all.
The performance IT this night will not
IN performed, but will be repeated TO.
morrow evening"
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-09-07

Blank deeds on tough Bond paper al
ths News prntlng ofice.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-09-07
Around the World.

A fame that Is worldwide and acquir-
cd in the short space of few years must
have true merit for its support. DR..
Pierce's Family medicines have gained
such fame and the foreign orders for his
Golden Medical Discovery-the greatest
blood-purifler Of the age, for hi, Pleas
ant Purgatiyc Pellets Oittlc sugar-coat-
cd pills., his Favorite Prescription-wo-
mans best friend aud other remedies
became so great, that branch Of the
Worlds Dispensary has been establish
ed In London, England, for their manu-
facturc. From this depot they are shipp-
ed to every part of Europe, and to the
East Indies, China, Japan, and other
countries. Their sale in both North and
South America Is perfectly enormous
and increases yearly. Worlds Dispcn-
sary Medical Association, Proprictors,
Buffalo, N. Y, and Great Russell Street
Buildings, London, Eng.
ROYAL CENTRE, Cass Co., Ind.l
Feb. 2slh, 1879.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-09-07
DIR. II. V, PIERCE:

Dear Sir--l take pleasure IN writing
my testimony with others In regard 10
your valuable medicine. For \ long
time have suffered from disease Of the
lungs and until used your Discovery
found nothing that did me any good
Thanks TO It, am relieved and recon-
mend II 10 all. Yours truly,
MARY KENNEL.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-09-07
IMPORTANT
TO Consumptives.

A Gentleman havin been 30 fortu-
nate AZ to cure his ron of Consump-
tion in its worst stages, after being
given up to die blythe most celcbrat-
ed physicians. desires to make known
the cure (Which proves successful in
every easel to those afflicted with
Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds,
Consumption. and oil Affections of
the Throat and Lungs. and will send
the Recipe. free Of charge to all who
desire II, If they will forward their
address to DANIEL ADEE, "a Lib
erty st. New York.
mach 80, '80-8m
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-09-07
1880 STATE LINE 1880
FURNITURE HOUSE.
lsrccEssnR TO O. II. MLTTlxl

(suCCEssOR TO q, II, MATTlx.)
Bristol. Tenn, 81 GuodsOn, Va.
NHE undersigned wishes 10 m
i nounce to the patrons Of the old
reliable firm Of q n. Matt0x, and the
puddle gene rally, that lie has purcbas.
eel The large aud well selected Stock Of
the above establishment and will con.
tlnue the business NJ the old stand
Ferguson Block.n My stock Ia The
largest and most varied between
Lynchbnrg and Knoxville land with
retail prices lower than either Hav.
ing made arrangements With Mr.
Mattox 10 furnish mo with such work
NJ may need from time to time | will
be able 10 furnish the public with
such goods ~ they have been getting
both IN Kind md quality, I will keep
constantly on hand MI kinds Of work
such M CHAMBER, FARLoR,
DINING ROOM and g
oFFLsE SETS.
Also all kinds Of Bsdstends, Bureaus,
Washstnnds, Chairs, 80.
mattresses cf all Kinds and QuaIlty.
UNDERTAKING;
To all who may have the sad duty OF
burylng their friends, will soy that nm
prepared 10 furnish them with all kinds Of
Coilins, Caske,p, Robsp, &C., mud will attend
to all calls night or day Parties from
distance can save rs per cent by ordering
the above gools from ibis place. Hoping to
have liberal patronage from my many
friends and the friends Of the old Arm am
Very Respectfully,
q, q. GALLAWAY
for
Jolly q 'sO--ly EN-. 0ALLAwAY.
----.4..---.... .a-.--- .aa.4-.. .l....--.......
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-14
CITY DORIS

Only a few days more in which to pay
city taxes without cost.
The delegates universally pronounced the
Standard cigar good enough. Only cents
each.
Sanger Bros are placing the Old brick
taken from the old Schneider 4 Davis build
ing on Main street in front Of their place of
business.
The social entertainment and ball to be
gi7en BY the Turner's which was postponed on
Wednesday, on account Of Miss Rives' con-
cert takes place 10 morrow night ut Turner
hall.
The citizens wish to know what is the
matter with the court house clock that il
does not strike louder. II comet he heard
in the suburbs of the city, much less four
miles in the country.
BIZ Hurter, IN alIe1 a murderer ON tho
Choctaw rstion, was broughtin from Deli
son yesterday by Deputy United STATES
Marshal Tom Wright and lodged in jail.
Hunter is charged with killing Sam La.la, &
short time since. Wright proceeded TO
Fort Smith with his prisoner for trial lat
night.
Alien Wright, who is to be hung in this
ci;y next Friday for the murder Of Jessie
Nicks, is entirely recovered from his sick.
mesa end resigned to hi: fate. lie talks more
freely now than at any time since his con-
Yict,on and is in good spirits. lie SAYS when
no yorna d to appeal lis case, he was so I'M
we'll that he did not fully appreciate his
situation, and his physical and mental con-
diton was such that he was not RESPONSE bic
r. IT / Il a
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-14
Texas State Holiness Campaigning

Texas State Holiness Camp. Meeting
The Texas State Holmes association Il
hold their third annual meeting at Dallas,
about one mile southeast of the courthouse
about 800 yards southwest of the ice fSc,
tory, beginning August 25th, and will close
September S.h. The Texas Central railroad
reduces rates 70 visitors 10 one ard one,flth
fare from all important points. Large tents
wi! be on the ground for Tent at 80 per
room, for the meeting. No huckstering Of
any kind will be allowed. In addition t. the
notice of the third Texas State holiness
camp meeting that the HERALD has recently
kindly given us, we wish to cali the attention
Of Bible readers to the third chapter Of the
book Of Malachi when the Lord promises TO
pour cut large blessings if the people will
bring in the tithes and offerings, and beiev-
ing In intelligent offerings, we state that hay,
Oats, corn, milet, oil for oEche:, soma twenty
barrels TO hold drinking water, some dozen
men with axes to help build the arbor, and
wagons to haul lumber out for use of
meeting, are and will be needed. Any de-.
string TO help viii please report to John G,
Becker, Dallas, Texas, in perion orby postal
card. JAMES A. GRAVES,
c. T. HOGAN, President.
Sec. Tex. State Holiness Association.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-14
Pc 0NAL.


Lieutepsnt-Governor J. D. Sayers left last
evening for Austin.
Governor 0, NJ, Roberts lef. yesterday
morning for Austin.
Captain j. o, Stannage left last evenin &
Tor trip through southern Texas.
j. G. O'Conuor has returned from sew.
eral months tour through E3rope, ald looks
to be 10 fine health.
j. A. Commack, cashier Of the Texas &
Pacific road a. sherman, is in the city greet.
ing his many friends.
Jimmie Swain, formerly mailing clerk IN
this paper, bu. now Of wills Point, paid the
HERALD cail yesterday.
Colonel w. A. Shaw and wife, w. P.
Cornelius relatives who have been visiting
DR.. Cornelius, left yesterday for Clarksville,
their home,
Colonel Fank II, Ervay Knight Ten p,
lar, wife and daughter, left lat evening for
Chicago to attend the grand encsmpment of
that order.
G. G. Vogel, editor and proprietor of the
Union Land Register, published at Boerue,
Kendall county, Texas, called at the HERALD
office yesterday.
General Johu J. Good, eminent grand
generalissimo Of tho knigats Iemplsr OF
Texas, leaves til. morning for Chicago to at
tend the grand encsmpment Of that order.
Colonel W. T. Miner, United States dis
trict attorney, left last night for Sherman
where he goes to pros cute in Commissioner
Ricketts, court, several parties for violation
Of the law.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-14
sn,aIi PoYs, Convention

John Moninger was busy yesterday re-
moving the decorations Of convention hail
and he was At work early in the morning
but gang Of small boys had preceded him
and had captured a runber Of flags and all
the pslm.lesf fans. Colonel Rainey, one of
the owners Of the compress building, sue
ceeded, with the assistance Of coloEed man,
whom ne appointed sergeant alarms, in
clearing the . hail Of them. They
adjourned to vacant house on
East Main street, where they proceeded to
hold an indignation meeting and state con-
vention combined, Politically there was
considerable diversity Of opinion, a number
of boys Of African descent being in attend.
snce. The convention was organized and
resolutions were passed denouncing Colonel
Rainy, John Moninger and the sergeaut-at-
arms who had so uuceremoniously Tired"
them from tho convention hall, They were
com posed of all the political elements, Dem
ocrats, Republicans, Greenbackers, indie
pendents, etc., each party making up slate.
Before they proceeded TO ballot difference Of
opinion arose between one o. the delegates
and the chair, the former charging the latter
with stealing the bois dare apples from a
banner at convention ball, thinking they
were good to eat The chair denied the
Iimputs.on in strong toms, whenthe delegate
told him that he was no George Washington
and dafei him to produce his Ratchet, At
this junc,urc ali the opposing parties
engaged ina general row, which bureted the
cony ention wide open. The reporters We're
unable to secure the different States, for in
the excitement of the moment the party
| leaders had torn them APP
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-14
THE DALLAS DAILY HERALD.
LOCAL JOrTlNcS.

delegates of the state convention, are
respectfully invited 10 call at studio Off Il.
Davis, and examine samples Of his line
Photographs, over Texas express ctlce'
Prices moderate.
Go to Leon KGhn's all the time to pur-
chase your boots shoes and hats.
The best line of Autograph Albums
ever Brought to Dallas, at Mason " Erb's,
st. George hotel building.
Call at the Scotch bakery and get your
Z eeh bread, cakes, pies, &t
--Kent's homemade bread at the Scotch
bakery, S02 Main street.
Cypress molasses barrels, half barrels
end kegs, for sale at the Dallas barrel factory.
Something new at the 5 and l0c store
two doors west of the postotfice.
FOR nice fitting shirt, have it made to
order nj Clancy's, 700 Main. street, up Stairs.
Have your drawers made to order at
C.anceys, double lined in the seat and war,
f,nled not to rip or break.
Strangers from the adjacent cities and
COUNTRY visiting Dallas, should go to the b
kld l0c store, two doors west ofthe postoitice
ma see the bargains in everything.
Call and see the hadsome line of "Scrsp
Books" at Mason Il Erb's, St. George hotel
building.
Dozier- Weyl Cracker company's St, Louis
Crackers are sold throughout Texas.
old Judge Smoking Tobacco ct Trinity
Cigar Factory, 6l0 Main street
Send to the HERALD jon OFFICE tor
Jour commercial printing.
Il. Myers Conner has Just received an in
voice of Snyder's celebrated curative pads.
Call and get circular.
Book and pamphlet work executed in
ths highest style of art, at the HERALD Book
AND JOB OFFICE.
ALI the leading styles Of fine Stetson
hats, either in stiff or soft, FOR young men or
elderly gents, in endless variety, at Leon
Kahn's, 6O4 Elm.
The place to stop is at Kent's hotel.
Rates, only 81 0per day. Fare ard accom-
inodstions equal to any il the city.
Writing desks and albums, all styles
and prices, at Mason 81 Erb's, ST. George
hotel building.
-. H. Phillips matchmaker and jeweler
located at Stephens bookstore, No. 5l3
Msin street, will do repairing at reduced
prices.
Birmingham s. FELTON, are manGtactur-
Ing hominy, grits and graham dour Mill
No. 226 Patterson avenue
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-14
CONVENTION DOTS.

The city is itself again.
The visiting Press we're well pleased with
Dallas.
When Govern Or Roberts was boarding the
train at the Union depot yesterday morning
with that small zinc trunk, n COW boy re-
marked, "that man is carrying pretty good
sized snuff box"
All the delega as but very few have left
for thei' homes. Many of them who had
visited Dallas but a few years ago expressed
Themselves as mnch surprised at her rapid
and substantial growth. Two of them will
remain here and make this place their future
home, so we'll pleased were they with the
city. They a"e bo.h business men and their
names are not given at their request.
One of them was q candidate be-
70 e the convention for one of the most i'm
por art state offices. The good fruits Of the
convention are already ripening.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-14
A Burglar Ragged.

Last evening Officers Shcehan and Clspp
arrested party who gave his name as Ten
Coison, on the charge of burglarizing the
European house Thursday night Ho stole
the proprie,or's pants and lot Of or or
o,hing. The officers found the mis-: rS
property in Cohn's pawntroker shop ard
l. son was recognized as the party VITO
showed ii up. A valise, supposed 70 be
s.olen, containing lot Of brushes, spect
Gle =, bottled ccntipcd and tarantula, was
found in his possession, He was lodged .
the ststion house,
Since citing the above it has been dis
covered that tn vase was that of Mr.. Law
renee Knepay, which was stolen from him at
the Union depot yesterday morning rs h
was on the eve Of taking the train for Chi
cago. He is the same party who stole Mr..
William Lesle's vslise several days since
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-14
GraGItsOck's Two Saloons,

In this morning issue Of the HERALD,
Craddook adveFtises his two saloons, Those
punches tclcgraphed for by Dr.. Tanner are
delicious, and all strangers and visitors
should try them. The very best Of liquors,
wines, cigars etc, only are sold over the
counters Of both of Craddocks houses, and
they are popular resorts for gentlemen in
need Of refreshments these warm political
times. A fine string band discourses sweet
music Mt all hours, and there is Hancock and
English speaking under the opera house all
the time. All visitors to the city are cordially
invited to call and give those two popular
houses trial. Satisfaction guaranteed to
all.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-14
All Of Orr's buggles and carriages have
9nrvan's nAtent Wheels--l Is inch Axles

All of Orr's buggies and carriages have
Servsn's patent wheels-l l-9 inch axles.
0rr's Concord side-spring buggies are
hung on equalizers and have steel bows, steel
ties and Sarvan wheels.
Buy your buggies at w. w. Orr, successor
to Sechler & Orr, Main street. Dallas, Texas.
Orr sells all STYLES Of Concord side-sprng
huggies Send for his illustrated catalogue
and price-list.
Go and see Orr's buggies and carriage
before buying elsewhere, or send for prices
list
Orr sells the best buggies for the money in
the world.
Orr keeps all styles of carriages, ph@tons
and spring wagons.
If you want to buy family carriage send
"Orr's catalogue and price-list.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-14
Elegant LIQUORS.

Delegates and visitors to the state conven
ton are notified that at Crozlers saloon, cor.
ner of Main and Poydras streets, the very
best liquors in the city are to be found. The
liquors in this house are unsurpassed. any
where on the globe in excellence. The bar
KEEP 3rs are courteous, polite and attentive,
and tho propristors, one of whom is always
present, study to please their patrons Their
wines are superior in the extreme degree
This house prides itself on its wines, and it
invites professionals and connesseurs to come
and test them. Fresh beer, as cold as ice
can make it, is always on tap, and the house,
ore Of the most popular in the city, is open
to everybody.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-14
Hchuster. .a,ooflc Il Co.

Are whsesale dealers in and manufacturers
Of clothing in ST. Joseph, Mo. Their estab-
lishment is one of the largest and can com.
mand more capital than any other house in
their line in the United States. Their trade
extends all over the west and south. Their
Texas agentSAr. l. Wexler, who is SO favor.
ably known to the trade, will remain in the
state and visit all the principal towns. In
prices and quality of goods they are without
rival and can favorably compete with any
house in the whole country. Mr.. Wexler's
office in this city is with Goldsmith, Rosen-
hal 81 Co.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-14
The Convention,

Principles, and no figure-heads in Office,
are what the people Of Texas want and de-
mand. Besides this, the delegates and visit
ors to the state Democratic convention want
to know just where they can get the very
best articles of whisky, wines, brandies and
foaming beer, and the response is, by large
majority, at the Convention Saloon" stu.
ated at the southeast corner of Austin street
and Pacific avenue, just across the Texas
s. Pacific railroad track from the conven.
ton hall. Mr.. j. c. Starke, tho whole
souled, popular proprietor, has fitted up this
saloon in elegant style, especially for the &C.,
commodation of the convention. The saloon
is beautifully and tast ly decorated with ev.
ergreens and the United States colors, and is
honored by portraits of Hancock and English
Yet the outside appearance of this bar is not
It's true virtue. for behind the counter is, and
over il is handed TIE purest of liquors. Mr..
Stsrke prides himself especially upon his
whisky, which his nine year old goods, and
none other than this will be served. His
wines and liquors are excellent and fresh, ice.
cold beer can be found constantly on tap.
Special attention will be paid to fancy drinks
and on application orders sent from the con-
vention hall will be promptly and faithfully
filled by attentive walters. He has also on
hand a fine selection ofciears.
LUNCH.
At all hours, day and night, will be found
spread superb lunch, consisting ola variety
of dishes This department will be presided
over by that we'l.known caterer, G.. w.
Jones, who knows SO we'll how to tickle the
public's palate.
The Wichita Exchange, of which this'is
branch, situated ut the east end of the same
bock, will be open day aOd night to guests
who will be cautiously and faithfully served.