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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
River Pirates.

St. Louis, Aug. l9.-Telsgrsms received
last night from Captain T. w. Bedford, Of
the wrecking boat 7. 7. Eckert, are to the
eneot that the excitement is still high among
me friends of the thieves who attempted to
plander the steamer Vicksburg, and.that the
sheriff did not seem able to maintain the
peace. II. A. Burris and VIM. Howell.
divers of the Eckert, and James Jones, an.
other OF the crew, were still under guard on
shore, and Captain Bedford remained under
surveillance on the boat, The mob
would not allow the wrecking boat to be-
moved, nor would they permit the wreckine
OF the Nieksburg to proceed. Captain Duran.
superintendent of the Underwriters' wreclr,
ing company, and Captain Bernard. secra-
tary of the board of Marine underwriters.
and Captain Scudder, president Of the 81.
LOUIS u Nicksburg Packet company. owners
OF tho sunken Nieksburg, telegraphed last
night to Governor Marks, of Tennessee, ask
ing Tor military and other aid to protect the
men and property. Fears were entertained
that the mob would lynch Burris, Howard
and Jones, or, at least, Burris, who. thew
assert shot the men who fell overheard from
the skitf
The officers of the steamer John B. Mudea,
which arrived tonight, report everything
quiet at Ashport, Tennessee. The lswless.
ness manifested was promptly checked by
the sheriff, who was aided by thelaw.abiding
people of the county. The crew Of the
steamer Eck,rt are all at work wrecking the
City of Vicksburg
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
Congressional Nominations.


Louisville, KY, Aug. l9.-The Democrats
OF the ninth district yesterday re.nomina,ed
Thomas Turner for congress.
MISSOURI.
st. Louis. Aug, 19.--The Democrats ofthe
seventh district re-nominated John II. Phil.
lips for congress by reclamation yesterday.
GEORGIA.
Atlanta, Ga, Aug. l9.--J. w. Robertson
of COBB county, was nominated for congress
from the seventh district to-day by the Dem
ocralic convention.
VIRGINIA.
Richmond, Aug. l9.-The Readiusters of
this, the third district, to-day nominated
Captain John S. Wise for congress.
fredericksburg, Va, Aug. l9.--Tudgs
John Crutcher was nominated for { ryress
yesterday at Tappshanock by the Read
justers' convention of the first Virginia
district. he served in the XII congress.
ILLINOIS.
st. Louis, Aug. 10. The Democrats of the
fifteenth Illinois district renominsted Hon.
VIM. Morrison for congress by accl imation
this morning.
VERMONT.
st. Albans, Vt, Aug. 19.-The Democrats
in the 3D. congressional district to-day nomi-
mated John W. Currier of Troy, for con-
gress.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
Knlght. Templnr pri.e,.

Chicago, Aug. l9.--The prizes for the
competitive drill among Knights Templar
Communicates were awarded as follows
First prize, an elegant sword for the eminent
commander, to Rspier commandery, Indian
apolis; second prize, to Demolay command
cry, Louisville; third prize, to Reed COM
mandery, Dayton, Ohio; fourth prize, to
Damascus conmandery, St. Paul. The
special prize for mounted men was awarded
to Denolay commandery, Grand Rapids.
Fort Monroe commandery, of Rochester,
was ruled out for not having drilled as re-
uuired.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
Saratoga Races.

Saratoga, Aug. 19.-It rained two hours
this morning but cleared up in time to allow
fair attendance. The track was not as
heavy as was expected. The first race was
for two.year olds, three-fourths of mile,
Flora won, Hindoo second, Bonnie Lassie
third. Time, LII.
Second race, free for all, mile and half.
Oriole won, Franklin second, Mamie Fields
third. Time, 2:4lt.
Third race, mile and a furlong, Governor
Hampton won, Susquehannsh second, Love-
wood third. Time, $50.
Fourth race, free handicap hurdle, two
miles, over eight hurdles, Chimney Sweep
won, Day Star second, Franklin third.
Time, :55.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20

Leadyille, COL, Aug. l9.-The state DEM
ocratic convention met and was called to or
der here this morning. Hon. G.. s Thomas
was chosen temporary chairman and G.. A.
Chittenden was elected secretary. Com
mittees were appointed and recess taken.
The Democratic state convention was
called to order at p. m. yesterday, when the
committee on permanent organization re-
ported in favor of c. s. Thompson as chair
man. The committee on credentials reported
and were discharged. After considerable de-
lay the committee on resolutions reported,
after which the convention adjourned until
10 a. m. to-day.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
Indian and Mexican DeviItry I.

Special to the Herald.
San Antonio, Aug. 19.-An Express
special from Laredo says gentleman Just
returned from Santa Rosa, Mexico, reports
that a band of Indians is committing terrible
depredstions in that vicinity. During the
last six weeks about eighty people were
killed by them. The people only venture
out of town in large armed parties Since
the great Jail delivery here at Laredo on the
18th instant, when seven prisoners lost their
lives, and the insolent conduct on that day
from the Mexican side upon officers and citi-
zens on American soil endeavoring to recap
turc the prisoners, followed by display of
the Mexican garrison on the river in order of
battle everything has been quiet here.
Telegraphic communication has just been
restored, but San Antonio mails are far be-
hind. Plenty of rain.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20

Columbus, Aug 1S.-The governor re.
ceived a telegram from the superintendent of
the Corning mines tonight, stating that the
Shawnee miners would not allow the Corn
ing miners to go to work atthe old rates. and
asking for troops, The governor ordered
the Fourteenth regiment to report for duty
at once, and six companies were ready in
two hours for duty, when they we're notified
that their services would not be needed. 1t
is feared that the Shawnee miners will make
serious trouble.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
STATE SPECIALS.
THE LATE TERRIBLE GULF CYCLONE.
Cotton Greatly Damaged by the Boil
Worm Mckinney and Marshall
Receive their First Baies-Mar.
shall Joe Billiard ShOt-In-
dian and Mexican Dew
iltry, kte.

Spsclhi 10 tue iSruiu'
Galveston, Aug. 10. - Thumas Courel,
purser of the steamship |. Q. Harris, reports
that the late cyclone at Brownsville and
Brszos Santiago was terrific. The damage
done to property at Brownsville and Fort
Brown amounts to $4,000. All telegraph
wires along the Rio Grande are blown down
or washed away. The Rio Grande railway
is badly damaged. Brazos Santiago suf-
ferel terribly. All the houses, with the ex-
ception of the lighthouse, were washed
away. The life-saving station was badly
torn to pieces. The steamboat j, s. Sellers
ia total loss, with three lives lost The
ships Bravo and Pertria are complete wrecks.
The French bark Marie Therese, Cap
tain Hamel, from Bordeaux, is on
Padre Island, parted in the middle,
a total loss She had fifty tons of freight for
Corpus Christi, and five tons for Brazos. The
schooner Hitchcock is ashore and dismasted
at Bsgdad. The pilot boat Ada is ashore
three miles south of Point Isabel. The pilot
boat Rebecca is dsmasted. A schooner,
name unknown, is total wreck on the Texas
side of Rio Grande river. AT Arkansas Pass
the schooner Lowell is total loss with all
lives lost Three schooners, names not known,
are lying at Padre Island, bottom up. The
schooner Amadeo, Capt Powers,
with Major J. A, Hayward as a
passenger, was lost, with all on
board, with the exception of one sailor,
Major Hayward was graduate of Michigan
university, and has been, until recently, in
the employ of the United States engineer
department at Sabine Pass. After leaving
Sabine Pass he came to Galveston, pur'
chased the schooner Amadeo to make a trip
down the coast, and was caught in the cy-
clone and went down. The steamship 81.
Mary left to-day with ffty.three passengers
for New Orleans.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
Marshal Builard shot at Ennis

Special to the Herald.
Ennis, Aug. l9.-To-day City Marshal Joe
Bullsrd was shot and it is believed fatally
wounded by S. B. Alexander. Last night
Alexander was drunk and boisterous, and
Billiard arrested him and locked him up.
Alexander swore he would shoot Billiard on
sight, and this morning, after being released,
carried out his terrible threa', shooting the
marshal in the abdomen. His physicians say
he cannot recover. Alexander was arrested
and lodged in Jail.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
Rain Wanted BADLY.

Peoria, Ill. August 1o.--The dry weather
continues and corn is looking badly. Some
farmers of the nervous stripe claim the crops
will not turn out one tenth at the present
time. This is probably not the case,
although the want Of rain is most pressing.
Should sufficient showers fall within week
1t is estimated the crops will be a good aver
age. The dust in the country IS we'll as in
the city Is intolsrable, and At times Il Il i'm.
possible to distinguish objects alta distance
Of hundred feet
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
PIatt.Deutscbe yereip

Chicago. Aug. 19.--The Platte. Deutsche
Verein, German society OF the north
western and western states, has been in ses-
sion two days, and yesterday held Its annual
picnic and convention in this city. Various
cities ofthe west we're represented,and an i'm
posing procession was formed in the streets.
AT Ogden's grove, where the picnic was
helac, they were addressed in English and in
their native tongue. The session lasts q
wapk
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
New Orleans and Texas

New Orleans, Aug. l9.-The cotton ex-
change to-day appointed committee of two
to cooperate with committees of other mer-
camille institutions in making suitable ar
for the reception and entertain
ment of the excursohists from Texas on the
opening of railroad communication with
that state.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
Suicide.

Norfolk, Va, Aug. 19.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Benson, an aged lady, and mother of Chief Of
Police Benson, who committed suicide last
January, cut her throat with table knife
this morning and then jumped into hogs
head OF water. When found she was dead
and rigid. Cause, temporary insanity.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
Arrested for Rape.

Mobile, Ala, Aug. 19.-This morning a
young negro named Alexander was arrested
for committing rape on two negro women.
A dirk and pistol were found in his posses
sion. He will have preliminary trial to-
morrow.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
London, Aug. l9.-Mr. K. Tenbroeck's
Extra Nous won the race for Denham handi-
cap plate at Egham yesterday.

Entra Nous won the race for Denham handi-
cap plate at Egham yesterday.
IRISH LAND AGITATION.
Great preparations are making for SO.
ries of land meetings throughout Ireland on
the I'D inst, Sunday.
THE TURKISH PROBLEM,
A Constanlinople dispatch to the Daily
Telegraph Gays the reply of the porte to the
collective note, promising TO cede Ducligino,
was sent to the ambassadors Yesterday. The
porte has received information of the arrival
OIL Selesteria of Russian steamer with q
large quantity Of arms and ammunition.
RUSSIAN IRON CLAD.
Vienna, Aug. l9.-The correspondent of
the New Free Press at Silesteria SAYS Russian
iron clad has larded battery of mounted guns
and a large quantity ofmuskets at that place.
0. X. NOW.
A Berlin dispatch to the Morning P; st.
says the last obstacle to the appointment of
Count Won Hartzfedt as secretary of state
for foreign affairs has been removed. his mar.
riage with the American lady, Miss Moulton,
having been legally dissolved.
IN UNION THERE'S STRENGTH.
Constantinople, Aug. IA British com.
missioner, who had completed a tour through
eastern Roumania, has ascertsined that Pan
Slsvis preparations are being made with a
view to union of eastern Roumelia with
Bulgaria in the event Of war between Greece
and Turkey.
The reply Of the porte to the collective
note in reference to the Montenegrin ques-
ton has been delivered TO the ambassadors.
1t asked that the term allowed for the cess
sion of the territory be prolonged three
weeks
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
Firhting md Cnndahor.

Simla, Aug. l9.-Rumors have reached
here that Ayoob Kohn has attacked the
south side of Cahdahor at the Shikaspar gate.
The comonade Ia kept up from morning till
evening on three sides Of this city. The
British loss Is trihing.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
McKinney,s First Bale.

Special 70 the Herald.
Mckinney, Aug. 19.--The hrst bale of new
cotton raised this season in Collin county was
brought in to. day by T. P. Brumby from
three miles northeast of Mckinney, and sold
to Cameron s. Brown for 1871 cents. 1t was
shipped 10 Moody & Jemison, Calves
ton. Tho Mckinney merchants raised pre-
MUM of 500 for Mr.. Brumby. The weather
continues hot and sultry. The worm il dam
aging the cotton crop 50 that it will fall below
the average.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
rx.po.tma,ter Indicted

Deadwood, d. r., Aug. 19.--The United
States grand jury returned two indictments
against R. o. Adams, sx-postmaster, for the
embezzlement Of Sl1,93S Of government
funds. Adams was placed under ST., 900
bonds TO appear for trial.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20

day, attended by fully 1000 people. Jerome
kearby, candidate for congress; j. w.
Payne, Dr.. Carl Murray and A. s. Clark, of
Dallas, beside other speakers addressed the
assembled multitude. The dinner was i'm
mense and of the old fashioned kind. The
Duck Crpek band was in attendance and
furnished ample and excellent music.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
Yacht Race.

New Bedford, Mass, Aug. l9.--The races
yesterday over the forty mile course for flag
officers, prize of the New York yacht club,
open to eastern clubs; also to first class
scheoners, was won by Crusader, and the
second elias, by Peerless; first class sloops by
Mischief; second class by Regina.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
knights of Honor ConcIave mt Waco

Special 10 tHt HtTHIu.
Waco Aug. 19.-The grand conclave OF
knights of Honor closed their session to-day,
having been in council three days. The grand
officers we're installed, and the body decided
to hold their next session in San Antonio
next August. They voted against tri-ennal
instead of yearly sessions, and refused to
meet in April instead Of August. The pro.
ceedings were very harmonious, and q fine
body Of men were in attendance. Nearly
all left for their homes on to-night's train.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
New Cotton nj Marshall.

speclal 10 the Herald.
Marshall, Aug. l9-Harrisou county's
first bale of cotton was raised by colored
farmer named Riley Cole, and was brought
in yesterday aud purchased by T. G. Lyman,
merchant of this city for IA cents per pound
and forwarded to-day to st, Louis.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
Killed nv n Negro

Augusta, Ga, Aug. ia young man
named Paul Fountain, was struck on the
head last nigh. BY an unknown negro, and
died this morning
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
E. MI. KAHN & cos
FIRST GREAT ANNUAL
MIDSUMMER CLEARING SALE
a GRAND SUCCESS!
a GRAND SUCCESS !

The goods have been Going Like Shot
From n Gum "RUSA' il no name for ii. and
no wonder. for such low prices were never be-
fore known i'm Dallas.
In many instances we have mot stopped to
consider the Manufacturers cost even.
Linen and WOhair Busters, Alpaca. Serge
and Drap d'Ete Goats. White and COlOred
Duck and MarseiIles Vests-in fact. all Sum.
mer Goods, have been cut down Ome-half
On all Light and Medium. Weight Cassi-
meres, also, we have MADE TREMENDOUS
REDUCTIONS
Elegant Styles of Mems, Youths, Boy'sand
Children's Suits, are daily slaughtered i'm inn
mense quantities. yet we cannot stop to study
this; our object is to get the goods out of the
way.
For a week or ten days longer we shall
continue this Great Sacrifice Sale. We say TO
YOU do NOE DELAY, or this rare oppOrtu.
nifty may be lost.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20

Water Coolers So and upward.
Bird Cages, 81 and upward.
Ra6y Carriages $3.50. and upward.
Refriger atOrs, $3.50 and upward.
Clothes Hampers. 81 and upward
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20
Greenback Politics at Plano

Special to the Herald,
Plano, Aug. l9.--The Greenbackers had q
big barbecue and Political pow WOW here to-
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20

Now is the time to furnish yoursefwth goods at lower
nrices than ever offered in the City of Dallas.
Examine these goods and prices,
they speak for thmselves
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-20

IRISH LAND AGITATION.
Great preparations are making for SO
ries of land meetings throughout Ireland Of
the I'D inst, Sunday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-28
Bears as Pets.

Although young bears are playful
and good-natured, they are not to be
trusted when full grown; hence it savors
Of foolhardiness to adopt them as pets.
A story is told Of planter in Louisi-
ana who once picked up a young cub
that had either been abandoned by it's
mother. or had run away from the par
entail den. He carried it home and
threw it down in the yard, where it was
Immediately adopted by the little ne
groes. It became great favorite with
them, sharing their corn bread, and
taking part in all their sports. Billy
that was the name given to him
thrived and grew large and stout, and
learned to box and wrestle with the
boys 80 well that visitors to the planta-
ton were always entertained with these
dron exhibitions. But one day Billy
was detected in making free with the
young cabbages in the garden. Astout
negro man picked up branch of rose
bush, and gave the marauder playful
stroke. Filled with rage, Billy sprung
upon the man, shook him as if he had
been bundle of straw, and bit the
poor fellow SO severely that he died.
Billy was at once shot thus paying a
heavy penalty for his loss of temper.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-28
Col. FOrney's Plea for the Abused Char,
actorS. .....e.

say, then, give me the best-abused
characters of the ages, give me the
men and women who make us think,
the men who run the gantlet of criti-
cism- Give me in preference to sneer-
ing doubters and shallow sciolists,
rather the iconoclasts who break the
old bad ideals. I do not want to startle
you, but in the present world I would
rather trust another William Cobbett
than another John A. Roebuck; anoth-
er Tom Paine than another Louis Ma
poleon; and of the present age in our
own country, 1 like old Bob Toombs,
OF Georgia. He is a bully and brag-
CART, but he is honest in his insanity.
And JEFF Davis I have always known to
be honest, although he is as cautious as
Edward Everett, and as cold. I need
not repeat how I honor Ben Butler,
who says more good things and does
less selfish ones than forty such money
hoarders as the elder Astor. A sincere
pessimist is Jeremiah S. Black, of
Pennsylvania-able, sour, honest and
utterly intractable; but like him be-
cause he has stuck too long on the
wrong side to judicially see the right
one. Such dead aggressives as Ben
Wade, Thaddeus Stevens, Charles Sum-
ner, Zach Chandler and Henry @. Carey
stood in the pillory of criticism all their
lives and retaiated with al their best
ability; I knew better than their anti
podes that have named, and every
bitter word they spoke I can match
with number of sweet acts Of good
ness. Like their Southern opposites
they were real, earnest and plucky, as
far removed from the chronic conceit
of many of the modern English as if
they were creations of another planet.
-F'OT71ey's Progress.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-28
A New Kind of Paner.

The paper trade are good deal in
terested in new kind of paper, made
from palmetto fiber. It can be washed
with soap and water, as one would wash
piece of linen cloth, then rubbed,
wrung out and dried, and still remain
intact. The paper resembles parch-
ment in color. OF course it is not SO
strong, but is tough, though of uneven
thickness. It is claimed that the paper
can be manufactured in the South at a
very cheap rate.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-28
Business Women.

The Chicago women-God bless
them have started female Board of
Trade, and are devoting their minds all
at once to the important subjects of
puts" and "calls" (not of baby char
acter), the rise and fall of wheat, and
the fluctuations of pork and lard. A
reporter for our sprightly contempora-
~, the Free Lance, dropped in upon
the "Woman's Board the other day.
and thus relates what he saw and heard !:
At this point the door opens and a
male object enters the room.
"Well, Mr.. Marsh?" says one Of the
ladies, inquiringly; and "well?" echo
all the rest, suspending their needle
work and looking up expectantly.
"Seller Aprils just touched st." cries
Marsh.
"What is seller April?" asks the lady
spokesman.
"Why, I've just told you-51."
Yes, but what do you mean by sell
or April?'"
It's wheat, or corn, or something,
isn't it?" suggests Mrs. Bondholder,
hesitatingly.
eyes," says Marsh, "it's wheat this
time. Don't you remember you Or
dered me to sell five wheatseller April ?"
II thought it was 5000 bushels, not
i've" ssid the school principal from the
West Division.
"Of course" says Marsh, little i'm
patiently; "when say five wheat I
mean 5000 bushels"
81 don't see why you can't tell us in
plain terms what you've done," says the
sehoolma'am.
:" do" retorts Marsh; "but you
don't understand the terms. You Or
dered me to sell five wheat that is,
5000 bushels, seller April-that is, for
April delivery, and sold it at4s. The
market has since advanced to 3D."
swell, how much have we made ?"
asks the leader of the brigade on the
new Board of Trade.
"Madel Why, if you close the deal
now, you lose $25."
. close 1921" exclaimed the lady Spec
ulators, in chorus.
eyes," says Marsh; that's nearly ST.
apiece. But you amt obliged to close
the deal now, you know"
"Ah!" sighed the chorus, with evil
dent relief.
ooh, mop continues Marsh, "you
can hold on till April if you want to,
and the market may drop again before
that time"
What if it should drop?" asks Mrs.
Bondholder, somewhat doubtfully.
Well, if it drops ] cent, you will
come out even; if it goes still lower,
you will make money"
But if it should keep going up?"
In that case you'd lose more and
more all the time" replies Marsh.
"Isn't there some way of compromis-
ing the thing without closing the DEAL
as you call it?" Couldn't we get rid
OF the speculation, you know, without
losing so much?"
Hardly" replied the broker.
Well" says the school teacher, eve
made 62 cents apiece yesterday, so if
we close the deal now we won't be
very much out. Only I wish 1 had
saved my 62 cents for this emergency"
The other ladies acquiesced in this
view, and Marsh is directed to "close
the deal" eleaves with the intention
of doing So Chicago Ledger.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-28

The wife of the editor of the Petaluma
Peavine ran away with tenor singer of
the period the other day. 1t was a good
deal OF financial relief to the journalist,
now that white paper is eleven cents
pound, but it CALLED him awfully to have
her state in tie note ladies always leave