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The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1881-10-13
ST. LOUIS.


with jay Gould at tho HeAd-TwO Rail-
read Employees ISiiled-Women to Make
a Sabbath War-Preparing For the River
Convention.
Special to the Herald.
ST. LOUIS, October10-The stockholders
of the National stock yards, of East st.
Louis. to-day elected the following board of
directors Jay Gould, Augustus Schell,
John Is. butcher, "A. Body, Timothy o..
Eastman and Alexo White, of New York;
James Martin, of Philadelphia, Pennsylva-
mia: H. B. Hurlbut, of Cleveland; s. w.
Allerton and Nelson Meyers, of Chicago;
Isaac II. Knox, of st. Louis. The officers
are to be elected next Tuesday in New
York It's said Gould has plans for the
improvement of the stock yards on grand
scale.
Mike Conway, switchman on the Belt
Railway, was Killed while coupling cars in
East ST. Louis, before daylight this morn
ing. Daniel Caffey a night Waterman for
the same road, fell through a trestle and
was instantly killed.
The Women's Sabbath Association is
making preparations for vigorous CAM
paign against Sunday theatres and saloons
this winter. ~.
The approach of the time set for the Mis-
sissippi River Improvement Conven-
ton October 10Th, begins with
a rush the nominations for delegates. The
secretary and his assistants are rushed with
correspondence larger than they had ex-
pected. The indications are that 1000 del
egates from all parts Of the country will be
prcsent
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San Antonio.

Special to the Herald.
SAN ANTONIO, October S.-David Clark
son brought in a wool clip from Kinney
county of six thousand pounds which sold
here to-day at tventy-six cents, being the
highest price paid this season. M. c. Kin
ney's clips, twenty-three sacks, sold for
twcnty-four and half cents.
In reference. to the mysterious killing
reported by Mondays special,
and again reported Tuesday, supposed to
have been run over by the International
train, suspicion points to Wassa, one OF
them, as the murderer.
Last night pistol wa6hred to attract the
attention of the police, and the store OF
Oppsnheimer was robbed.
a man by the name Of Tarver was cow
hided to-day on Commerce street by a
young lady, for defamation of character.
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Specisl to the Herald.

Special to the Herald, :,
PALESTINE, October S.--The Episcopal
congregation here was formerly, perhaps
the best supported religious body in Paie'-
tine, but recent changes in railroad circles
hero . have taken away many OF the
influential members. The minister, Rev
Mr.. Lenbell was called to Galveston, and
after he went the church dwindled away
until a very few were left. Bishop. Gregg
arrived to-day for an annual visit, and
hopes are entertained that the congregation
wifi make new start and occupy their
former influential position.
Tho reports OF the short crops
in Texas does not seem to prevent emf.
grants from coming into this section OF
Texas. The International migrants
Homo here has been filled with ncw-oomers
for weeks, principally from western ana
northwestern states, and from New York
and the middle states. Hope, Hook ana
Ladder Company, at a regular meeting
last night, resolved to invite number OF
fire organizations of Galveston and san
Antonio to participate in grand pail,
given by the company in their new hall,
lust finished.
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Austin.

Special b the Herald
Austin, October Sire international
Railway Company have 0rifred two thou
sand copies Of the goV.r1ts forthcoming
book on Texas for distrl don, principally
at the Atlanta Erposid8
Information Of the theft Of four bales o.
cotton BIZ unknown parties from q gin
house near Bagdsd. twenty miles from this
city. was received BY the police tins morn
ing.
The disbursements BY the state treasurer
for the fiscal year erpired' August
sisf amounted % t3Of4l 6l3; the
actual expenses were s1.fl5.ees. The bal
ance consisted in appropriations f1r The
purchase Of boI.ds IN sum Of s500.100 re-
firing the pubic debt in Support u public
schools and the purchasing 81 bonds for the
permanent schools, university and asylum
fruds
In TIE matter Of the contrOversV II the
cifT u Sherman ~ Grzyson COUNTY. The
sftOrnev eenernl today rendered the
OPINION that the FrOcesds q 81 hnes a.
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Special 10 the Herald
sHERMAx, October lO.-Rain fell all day
yesterday.
The grand jury is again in session this
morning and scores Of witnesses are present
from all parts Of the county. Judge BleisQe
blocked County Attorney Turner'S little
game. and this morning sent the whole
batch Of indictments % the Justices court.
All Is quiet in court circles and on the
street. The justices court is trying a case
for the fourth time in which. the original
amount was $50. The costs are now up In
tic hundreds II is for not taking carI'en-
ter work coIitracied for claiming that u
does MOI answer tie purpose intended
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Waco.
Special To the Herald.


Waco, October 7.-Workmen commenced
the task oflsying iron on the extension ofthe
street railway to-day. When completed it
will be two miles long, extending from the
western to the southern suburbs through
the center Of the city.
The Santa Te bridge across the Brazos
recently destroyed by a flood, was tenn
porary structure. Iron is now on the grourd
for permanent bridge.
Employees Of the international Railway
Improvement Company, to-day presented
Major III. l.. Marvin, chief engineer
of the company, with an elegant
watch and chain as testimonial
Of their esteem. II was an entire
surprise 10 the major, but he appreciated
the compliment.
Captain NJ ID. Herring and wife celebrat-
cd their silver wedding tonight, with a
large party of friends present.
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Burnet.
Special to the Herald.

spccldl 10 tHe ueIalu'
BURNEr, October S.-The telegram re-
ceived here few days since that Doctor
Miller our absent sheriff had been fonnd,
resulted from misunderstanding. The
fact is, his whereabouts are yet unknown.
Deputy Sheriff Corren left here yesterday
with a view of finding him if possible, and
of ascertainingi if possible what has become
of his friends. His relations are in great
suspense as II is feared he has met with some
fatal accident So far as his financial stand
ing is concerned, no man stands better IA
vored in this country There is no one to-
day in whom in his official capacity or 9TH
erwise the community at large would more
readily place their trust.
1t is cloudy and drizzllng rain.
The countenances of the people have
brichte ned up somewhat since receiving the
news tiat work had commenced on the
Northwestern.
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bffiitfi

Depend more be- regularity NJ her mems.
tfnnl functions III Jn nny ar all cansca CONE
blncd, An aclYy OF s'llvlng death IL ~
Inevitable rcanJ<<H arrangement Of n function
which makes nd{Ian wllnt she Is In every rc,N
spcct, and especially IN hor mental and bodlS
constitution. Hence, immediate relief from sucR
arrangement In the only safeguard from wreck
other lrreguarlty OF the COURSES" DR.. ]. Brad.
ield's Female Regulator II thoonly sure remedy.
II acts by giving tone To tho nervous contcrs Inn
proving the blood, and determining directly TO
the organs OF lnenstruatlon. 1t Il n scicnlifc/l
prescription, and tho most intelligent physician5'
iss It, Prepared by DR.. j. Bradneld. Atlanta
Georgia. Price trial szo, 75c; large size, 81 so.
Fer sale by oil druggists.
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sessod by the recorders court when re
,,rosccutfon Il conducted IN the name N Tie
rato of Tosss, must be paid into The county
treasury. ifo also ruled that under nc
nav law, snloon.kocpors arc sot allowed 70
employ minors ns bartenders under any
circumstances a. .t,,,.
Judge Walker has tendersd his rcsignn'
ton ~ A member OF the lunstic asylum w
oontr,u for the asylum addition Is held IN
allowance through the opposition OF the
Governor, who finds fault with the way N
which the same contractors executed tholr
work on the asylum.
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sherman.
snecial to the Herald.

Special TO the Herald.
SHERMAN, October Slim Reed needing
money badly, concluded he would procure
enough at one time from an Englishman,
who had Just arrived, TO last him through
the winter He first got his man drunk
and then struck him over the right eye
with some coal dust tied
up in handkerchief and
while he was insensible relieved him Of
what he had. The city marshal soon had
him, aud the city fined him $50 for the
assault and s25 for carrying a pistol, and
he also awaits the further action OF the
grand jury.
County Judge Steedman is of on a bust
The action Of County Attorney
Turner in sending indictments 20
the county court that could be disposed OF
in the Justices court, is causing cOnsicera-
bic excitement and much talk from sport
ing men against whom q number Of indict-
ments are found by every grand jury.
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Austin.


Special % IRE Herald
Aus11s. October l0.-The Accident In
surance Company Of North America, q
Montreal. Canada, has been admitted 70 do
business in IeEas.
The German company n Bexar county
fled their charter to-day, with the o1iecf -
crlonizinr large tract d land IN iioDeri-
son county.
W y Har1rrnan % inspect thirty TIRE
miles rrthe Texas A Merican railroad ~
c-ntlv completed 70 Laredo.
The parties charged With roDnlnE ne
Isuuasrs stage Last August had hearing
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Marshall.
Speclnl TO the Hcrnld

Special to the Herald. go
MARSHALL, October l0,--Sam Gregg, n
colored deputy sheriff, was assaulted to-day
by another negro with.a pistol. Fortunately
tae assalant missed his man. Sam was
badly used up in the fracas. The would-be
murderer was arrested and lodged in
jail.
Dan James, while under the influence of
liquor, was relieved of two gold watches
and sundry other small tritles. One
Stephens did the work He has been ares
ted and part of of the stolen plumber found
in his possession.
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IfillsbOrO.


SpeciaI 70 Inc HefaIu'
HILLsBoRo, october 10--Upon behalf of
the citizens Of Hillsboro, and especially the
Mirror, extend congratulations upon be-
ing connected by rail and telegraph with
your city, and trust that our social and
business relations may continue TO improve
day by day. Come and see us. The first
regular train, north bound over the Mis-
souri, Pacific railroad, left here at s a. m. 4,
and this is the first private dispatch. We
are proud Of the Missouri Pacific railroad
and its gentlemanly attaches.
JAMES w. COLLEGE,
Proprietor Of the Mirror.
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Tyler.
Special to the Herald.

TYLER, October 10.-Nonc of the courts
have delivered opinions, but many cases have
will be rendered toward the end of the
week.
Three Of the parties engaged in the Lin
dala tragedy were brought to the city last
night and lodged in jail.
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Lanpasas.
Special to the Herald.

Special to The Hcraid.
LAMPAsAs, October 10.-Thc surveying
company of the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
railroad will reach our town tomorrow.
They are now locating the road, though
they have been delayed some by rains.
We have had several fine rains the past
few days. All the creeks and branches
were on high.
The top crop of cotton will be good in this
county.
The range is in fine condition.
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Brenllanl.


SpctlHI % INC HtTNIU'
BRENNAN, October 10.-In the district
court the case Of the state VS.. r. G.. T. Ken
dali, for the killing Of Brown, at San Saba,
went to the jury this afternoon. They
were out about twelve hours and returned a
verdict of murder in the second degree, and
sentenced the prisoner to five years in the
penitentiary. The jury was composed of
seven white men and five negroes. There
was a general feeling of Indignation and
surprise at the verdict.
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SHREVEPORT.
A Dead Body Found in Red River-Su'
preme Court in Session.

Special to the Herald.
SHREVEPORT, October 10.-A headless
white man, well dressed, was found floating
in Red river at the ferry landing yesterday
evening. There is no clue to his identity,
or the perpetrators of the deed. He was
wearing a blue suit of clothes, and was evil
IDENTIFY killed several days since, being con-
siderably eaten by shrimps.
Supreme court opened to-day with
Judges Levy, Todd, Pache and Tenner
present
Our telephone exchange began operating
to-day.
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San Saba.
san 81
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald
SAN SABA, October 10.--0h Monday of
last week, man named Gould, who helped
to drive flock of sheep from San Antonio,
to somewhere above Brentwood
to the Colorado river at the Harraville
crossing, and finding the river up, conclu-
ded to swim it, Parties on the other bank
tried to discourage him, but to no purpose.
He plunged in and disappeared His body
was found on Friday.
Grass is growing rapidly.
The prospect for stock.good.
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before Commissioner Rupales to-day, aud
were committed 10 jail IN default of &6,VD
bail each, a.
poscd TO release NJ. q. Slnugh.
Tor Il Go. from their contract
10 convey prisoners 90 the pcnltcntiary.
Election returns arc yet wanting rom
several counties and the secretary Of state
has been notified that no election was held
In Jellcrson county.
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Palestine.
Speciel to the Herald

Speciel to the Herald
PALESTINE, October 10.-Bishop Gregg
conducted the services of the Episcopal
church yesterday, being his annual vista
ton. The bishop says the communion SER
vices were the. largest ever had here. Four
persons were baptized and five confirmed
The church vestry, of which Captain Hayes
ofthe International road is still a member
met Saturday. The debt of the church
was entirely cleared off. The ele-
ments remain for vigorous, growing
parish. A rector will soon be secured.
The bishop is extremely pleased with the
condition of things here.
An International baggage man on the
Houston train undertook yesterday 10
whip a negro porter on the same train. The
result was thoroughly demoralized bag
gage man, with hardly enough clothes left
on him to carry him to Houston.
Court was held yesterday in the calaboose
not the usual court presided over by the
dignified Mayor Rickens. The court re-
ferred to was held by Justice
Lane, of Fairfield, who had been picked up
the night before, full of Palestine benzine.
He was aided in the court by Lawyer
Webb, who had taken free lodging. on the
sidewalk until Officer Glenn furnished him
better accommodations in the calaboose.
They determined next to pay their fines,
and threatened to sue the city. They then
paid and went their way.
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Special to the Herald.
CoRsIcAsA, October s.-Several fights
occurred on the streets this evening. A
negro used son of the Emerald Isle for a
mop. The negro is in jail.
Four cars ofgrain were shipped from here
to-day.
Mr.. b. II. Merideth. manager of the
Western Union office Of this place; leaves
Monday next for Deming, New Mexico,
having been appointed to better berth.
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Bryan.
Special to the Herald.

BRYAN, October 1.-Two hundred and
fifteen students have up to date arrived at
the Agricultural and Mechanical college and
they are still coming in. The faculty are
much pleased with tho class of students,
especially the state appointees.
Reed, who was charged with the murder
of the Pointer boys, was sent up for five
years only.
propose rebuilding at an early date.
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Special " The Herald
ArsrIs, October 7.-AttorneT General
McLsary vii leave for the north tomorrow
20 attend the centennial celsbrntion sf
yorktown
Adfufant General King leh to-day to at
fru7 the far of Hopkins county. thence he
vi proceed 20 Forf worth On O1lcial busi-
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sherman.


Special to the Herald.
sHEBNAS, october THE district court
has cleared the docket Of the weeks a.
sgnment, and adjourned until Monday
morning.
Eugene Crsycraft, a drag clerk, while out
collecting city bills this m orning, became
involved in a controversy over q bill
for fOr1y-fire cents with a
small trader. in which they cOiiided in the
presence Of several ladies, the drug
clerk falling at beauty's feet
For a while il looked Ike e. though enough
men could not get between him and the
women % prevent them killing him. The
affair was too tangled b unraFei until they
sra mt on oath
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Marshall.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
MARSHALL, October 7.-President Brad.
Barner has an active corps of engineers in
the field, locating the line Of the St. Louis,
Texas & Mexican Gulf Railroad Company.
II. A. Evans, w. B. Heard, Z, G. Garrett
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ST,L0UISLAW SChOOL

Law Department Washington University.
Fffe.nfA Asnu.l T.r7s opens October T 1874 Courss
4 Study p-ir.- i've aual Terms even months
s.eh Dfpera sdrfts TO bar in state 81 VI. = Courts
n Missouri Term fee $50 ,ncud'ng SO 81 I-- labrarJ;
sddr-- until s.pt lot, To-r c-t-, lo~n- afterwnrd
al 81 ISui.p w 81 IIA1fbrorsj LID, Deaa II Law
Ea..i., s- UrerY Hr1t goc-L. Sc Louis
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HUNTSVILLE FEMALE COLLEGl
Huntsville, Alabama.

The thirtysecond year begins August Slst, A
more healthy location cannot be found. Tie
college was never in amore prosperous con iition.
A full faculty Of thorough teachers; splendid
buildings, and complete outfit for all depart
ments literary, music Languages and art. Offers
pupils. Prices reduced 10 suit the times. Special
inducements offered. For terms and new cata-
REV. A. B. JONES. A. N. President.
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Bold aud Cowardly Attempt to Commit
Murder in COryell County.
Waco Families to Hold Meeting for
Imported DOmestics.
Various Other State kilograms.
Ennis.
Special to the Herald ,

Special to the Herald,
ENNIS October 10.-Conductor Parsons,
of the second section of No. u, this morning
picked up, three-fourths of a mile south OF
Garrett, the mangled body Of John A. Per
nv and brought it here to be treated by the
company's surgeon, Mr. III. Oliver Mr..
Parsons reports having discovered him ly-
ing near the track with both legs terribly
mangled the right cut nearly oil and left bad
ly mashed. He was weakened by the loss of
blood to exhaustion when he reached here,
but recovering to some extent, gave u bro.
ken statement as to how the accident beiell
him. Claiming to have left here late Sun
day afternoon bound for his place of resi-
dence near Garrett, he became weary
and sat down on the track to rest. Sleep
Oyerpowered him and the crushing, OF his
bones by passing train awakened nm.
Surgeon Oliver, on examining his wounds,
found them numerous. and severe,
from the effects of which he
memorandas were found upon his person
which show that he was formerly from
Raleigh North Carolina. 1t would appear
from the following entry i'll blank book
that he either had presentiment OF coming
evil or contemplated suicide: In the event
that such is necessary, my fathers address
is r. S. Perry, Raleigh, North Carolina"
There is evidence that he is Of wealthy and
aristocratic parentage, but wandered off out
west on account Of some early disappoint-
ment in Il love affair When
advised that he could not survive his in
juries he became touchingly affected and
gave vent to a pathetic burst of sorrowful
eloquence. His father has been telegraphed
the sad tidings, but unless some instructions
for the disposition of his body are received
soon he will be buried at the expense Of the
county.
A heavy rain is falling, and we hope to be
revived by a 'blue norther," just for a
change
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Social % tn- HerAl1-
GarEsvuLE. October z.-NOrk on the
marrow gauge 10 this point Is being pushed
RAPIDLY forrard. The grade is now within
ten miles Of the town. EevhOusss ars going
ID ooutinuslly, but not enough 70 supply
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STATE SPECIALS.

A Young North Carollnlan Killed by
the Cars Near Ennis...Thc Mis-.
souri, Pacific Complct.
edtO IIillsboro.
An Assault and a Robbery Near Mar
shall...Court Notes from Tyler.
Bishop Gregg's Visit to
Palestine.
T, G.. r. Kendall Convicted mt Brennan
for Killing Brown ut San Saba
Five Years Ago.
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ST. LOUIS.

A Suicide and n Robbery-The discovery
Of the True Source Of the Mississippi.
Special 10 me Hersld.
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and ff-er with Fever and aEue. o. bilious e
rnirtent the sysfern may yet B. freed from
malignant virus with. HostcfteTs st0rnach
ters Protect the system aEalnEt y wltf =
fenarrerf artl-ET leef10Iie Nhicn D. IurLneI r
4 supreme remedy FOR liver cOrnplaiut- corIstI
uon- dyspepEia, debility, rbeunausrn. fidn
t-r.II f.le and o-her ailrneuts FOr sale ~ n
d-urxlst and desl-rs FeneraIiy.
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TEE KEHYPER FAMILY SCHOOL,

BO0NVI lie, MISSOURI.
Thirty eighth year begins September sth.
Management and teaching of boys not eX-
celed'-W. ). Gregory Kansas City, No.
"A miracle wrought with my son in teaching
him to THINK and obey law'-Col. J. W. Strong,
St Joseph Mo.
''The best training school in the western
country"-Jas ii Rollins, captain U S. A.
Address T. A . JOHNSON, Principal.
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BAYARD TAYLOR, Poet and Traveller sa

BAYARD TAYLOR, Poet and Traveller SAID
II take the pleasure in recommending TO parents
the academy of Mr.. Swithin C. Shortldge"
HON. FERNANDO WOOD, NJ. A.,
Said qSSD: 81 cheerfully consent to the use Of
my name as reference. My boys will return -
You flor their fourth year after their vacatioIs
For new illustrated circular address SMIIHlNN
C. SHoRTLIDGE, A. NJ. Harvard University
Graduate, Media Pa, twelve miles from Phila-
delphia 4
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-01-06
Neighborhood News.
ALDRICH.

We see by the FARMER, that the
weather has been somewhat cold in
Wadena, during last week. We did
not feel the cold much in Aldrich, us
we arc we'll protected from blizzards
on all sides by the woods.
There seems to be a great scarcity
of tie makers, and wood choppers
here this winter. One hundred men
could get employment in this vicinity
for the winter, at renumerative wages.
The dance at Gillespie's Hall, on
New Years eve, was we'll attended,;
about IS couple being present, and
was by far the most enjoyable dance
of the season.
W. A. Bryant, who has been in st..
Paul on business, returned home on
Saturday.
We hear that Bryant Bros. have
had their wood and tie contracts ex-
tended, and will now purchase all the
wood and ties they can get.
MORE ANON.