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PenitenItary C0nvicts.

B. Z. Mccullough, agent of Cunningham
u Ellis, lessees of the penitentisry, arriv co
in the city yesterday and took charge of the
following convicts, convicted a! the last term
of this district court, and loft with them in
charge on the evening east bound train, fol-
the convict camp at Mineol,:
George Record, colored, theft of steer;
2 years.
Richard johnson, colored, theft OF q
horse; 8 years.
W Robinson, colored, theft of money;
2years
William Tumblin, robbery; : years.
Robert Ray, robbery; 8 years.
y. w. Parrot, theft Of watch . years.
w. N. Nash, theft of horse; 8 years.
Alexander Green, theft Of clothes; 2 years
Frank O'Brien, robbery: years.
George Garrett, theft of cattle; . years.
Alex. Williams, colored, theft of cotton;
years.
The following were convicted and sen
fenced, but have since given notice of appeal
Henry Husde!d, convicted of swihdling;
years.
William Scott, convicted of assault to rob
2 years.
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CITY CHIr-CRAT,

During this week De- Hamilton will spresd
al the saloon, S32 Elm street, every day. ,
confederate lunch.'
The Jockey club settled up al. It's indebt
eduess yesterday and had to 90 down in IL,
pocket for 5000 to do it.
Some thief stole tHo r. 50 S.udebske,
wagon from Mr.. j. W. lnomas. Sunday
hight, taking it from bis BARNARD, which i:
one mile east of this city.
The county collector visited tho saloons
yesterday aud took the registers of the bell
punches, aud the register falls far short OF
that of any preceding month. The law ia d
dead letter.
Fifteen wagons loaded with about ,hirly
men and their families, passed through the
city yesterday en- route from Young county,
bound for Shreveport, 10 work on The Nav
Orleans end Pacific road, which IA being
built from Shreveport to New Orleans. .
Our reporter found Mr.. Bryan in tho oilico
Of the county Judge yesterday, quito busy
arranging data for lis annual report to the
superintendent of education. Owing 10 the
fact tina! u few ofthe public schools have not
as yet closed, the report will not be made for
several days. The report, which will be yery
full, will be Published Ia the HERALD when
completed. We were requested ~ state that
all Necessary banks for organization of
schools for the next ar are ready for dis
triDulion,
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answered. The convention proceeded t,
vote for senator to fill the short term vacancy
with the following result: Potter. %
Conkling, l6; Wheeler, %; Crowley, 4;
Cornell, 6; Lsphsm, g.; Ho kins,
S!ouehlon. l, and Chapman !. No choice
Senator Mills voted for Stoughlon.
The convention then proceeded to vote to
dill the long term vacancy, with the follow
ing result: Oepsw 32, Herman "a, Cornell II
Crowley 10, VanCott l, North l, Fish l.
Lspham /, Adams l, Plat l.
During this ballot it was noticed some
democrats did not vote, and Mr.. Alvord
called for sbsentees. and said that members
Of this convention, in the shadow of the
srea, calamity resting on the country, who
should try to defeat the election Of
Unit d States senators by refusing to vote
were in contempt. Began said if be believed
ne could defeat the election of republican
senators BY withholding his vote, hs would
withhold it Mr.. Hurd stated that he wa.
paired with Mr. S. Willis, but as no believed
1t WAS on the leading candidate, therefore il
his vote was needed for quorum, he would
vote 1t was not found necessary for Hurd
to vote and the chair declared that no choice
had been made, and the convention adjourned
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Grant

Oberon, July 4-General Grant is
constantly receiving dispatches from the
presidents sick room. One received this
morning states that Sir Edward Thornton,
who has just left the white house, Gays the
president cannot live. A consultation of
surgeons is being held. Gen. Grant visits the
Oberon hotel hourly to peruse the official
bulletins received by the Western Union
manager. Surprise has been ex-
pressed that General Grant has sent
but one dispatch of enquiry about the
president, and that was sent to Secretary
Lincoln. The general hearing the remark,
said: 81 have called on Mrs. Garfield and
telegraphed my HEARTFELT sympalhies for
the president through Secretary Lincoln
More than this is not necessary unless the
president diea, when l will proceed tc
Washington
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Pennsylvania Bi-Ceniennial.


Philsdelphis, July 4-The Fourth of July
Jubilee, under the auspices of the Bi>Centen-
NAL association of Pennsylvania, came
off to-day in the main centennial
building, Paramount Park. At II o'clock
Col. Clayton McMichael called the vast
assemblage to order. In doing SO he alluded
to the gloominess of the people in regard to
he assassination of the p eident,
but said he had just received a
dispatch announcing an improvement 10 his
condition, and therefore said that the
ceremonies Of the day would be carried
out
Edward G. Knight, president of the
hicen,ennial. was in the chair. Governor
Henry N. Hoyt WAS then introduced, and
made strong and patriotic speech, in
which he incidentally referred 10 the st-
tempt on the life of the president.
Speeches were made by General Hooker, of
Mississippi, Hon. John Randolph, General
Beaver ard Others. Mr.. Tucker referred to
the attempted assassination, and the fact 90
its hanging like pail over the people of the
whole country. The speaker felt /.
keenly because Of tie warm persona
friendship existing between him and the
president Col. NJ. Nc Michael at this poin,
read telegram just received from Washing
ton, TO the effect that the president wac
much improved, aud this caused tremendous
applause
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Canadian Reasoning

Toronto, July 4-The Mail, in an article
on the attempted assassination of the presi-
dent, ssysi it is of the opinion that tie oils
system of the United States tends
constantly to produce hundreds of dis
appointed men of low morals
and no principle, who, finding their last hope
OF office gone, may at any moment turn their
deadly, desperate weapons on the representa-
tive of the whole political system of the
county 1t is the singular effect
of one great crime to pro,
duce its own imitation and
in times of excitement no presidents life
will be safe in a nation which carries its love
of liberty 20 far as to allow to the wickedest
classes the liberty of carrying deadly wea
pons.
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big Springs.
Speci al to the Herald,

spec! al to the Herald
Big Springs, July 4.-Tho springs here
have been cleaned out by the railroad COM
pany, and large quantity Of buff
falo bones were removed from them
New veins of water were struck and they
now furnish an abundance for all purposes
The road is now completed to Colts Wells.
Gtty-tour miles west from here Section
houses are being erected all along the line
In several places the company are sinking
wells, but no water has yet been struck,
The supply of water west Is all taken from
Big Springs Tho depot here has been com
pleted, but trains run through to tho end OF
the track.
Jim Newman, who WAS hit over the head
BY the cOlored man Jube johnson
is still insenslble, but his
physician thinks he will recover. johnson
was arrested by the sheriff of Mitchell conn.,
ty, but escaped from custody at Colorado
City, and has not been rearrested.
Our town is nearly deserted. There is bu,
one saloon and one restaurant in the place
Robinson e. Bro. will leave for Colts Well:
in day or two, and Lawson & Smith viii
depart for Pecos river as coon as they car
procure teams TO take them.
The track on the extension is being lait
more rapidly than before, and from one mile
and three quarters to two miles are beinl
completed daily.
The fourth was we'll observed here.
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The community have again been visited
by serious tornado, playing havoc to both
property aDd life, There is only one insur-
ance company that issues policies agsins,
this class ofbszard. The German insurance
company, of Freeport, Illinois, insures against
fire, lightning and tornado. This company,
since 1865, have done very large bushes.
in this line through the Northwestern states
and to day she has agents in the principal
cities in Texas. Let the people take warn.
ing from yesterdays experience, and call OF
) j. Csrnes, their resident ageDt, and ge,
their insurance covering loss by fire, light
Mig and tornado. Parties who have insur
ance against fire can also get policies nsurine
against lightning or tornado, on dwellings
churches and school houses.
JOHN F. GUNTHER,
General Agent, Dallas, Texas.
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Debate.

In the religious discussion to commence at
the FRS. Baptist church, corner of Live Ok
and Harwoo1 streets, Monday az 10 .. IN.
between D. b. Ray, editor of the American
Baptist Flag, st. Louis; and Q. NJ. VIII
meth, editor Of the Christian Preacher, this
city, the following propositions will be dis,
cussed:
l. The Baptist church is Identical with tht
apostolic church. Ray ailirms, Wilmett
denies.
9. The church to which !, (CM Wilme,b
belong is identical with the epcs:olic church
Wilneth sflirms, Ray denies.
Mr. Ray has engaged 10 forty or City de-
bates, several of which have been published
and is the aathor of number of volumes OF
religious topics. Mr. Wilme,h has previ
onsly engaged in four debates, having me
Mr. Ray in debate last summer in Bonbam
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Main depot for tho United States, $50 North
Sixth street, Philadelphia.
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Constable Dean was Photographed yesterday
the description of a horse that had been
stolen from Wsxahschie, and also descrip.
ton of the man who stole IL. In the course
oil tho day he came across the man riding
the horse. He affected to DO pleased with
the animal and asked the rider if he would
sell it. 20 replied that that was what be
camo to town for. Being asked where he
got the horse, he said he had traded for it a,
Lisbon. Feeling certain he was the RICH,
man, Constable Dean arrested him and put
him in jail, He gave his name as Allen
Scroggins. Mr.. Ellis, from whom the horse
was stolen, was telegraphed to come for his
horse
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-05

The frs! PASSENGER train over tho A,chiaon.
Topeka y Santa Fe rsilrosd into III Paso
reached that plsce last week. Abou, two
miles from Las Cruces the engineer discoy.
cred washout. but II WAS too late 10 s,op
tho train, SO no threw the throttle wide omen
putting on all tho steam no had, determined
to jump the ditch, which was accomplished.
In putting on full headway of steam sudden.
", however, tho engine was broken Loose
from the train and two cars were ditched.
All the passengers In thee two cars were
muchly shaken up and Rev. II. II. Moody
and boy wore slightly injured.
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English Sympathy,

London, July. 4.--At the clos The SER
mon at the CITY temple Co. ; tega,ional
church Sundsy, Rev. Dr.. Parker read the
following: Resolved that this congregation,
representing every shade of religious and
political opinion, has heard with mex
pressible horror Of tho attempt to
assassinato tho president of the
United States. Most profoundly
sympathzss with the Americans in their
hour of national CONSERVATION and distress.
Dr.. Parker then asked the congregation il
,Ley approved the resolution 10 rise, and the
congregation immediately arose en- masse.
Special prayers for the recovery of President
Garfield was offered at Mr., Spurgeon's !aber.
nacle yesterday.
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Boston ISraelites.

Boston, Mass, July 4.-The folio wing dis,
patch was sent from tho Isrselites here to-
day:
New Era Hall, July 4.-Hon. James g.
Blaine, secretary Of state: Thu I.rse ties of
Boston in convention assembled extend their
heartfelt sympathy for President Garfield
and their intense Indignation at the outrage
committed on our honorcd executive.
Convey our profound sorrow and tender
sympsthies to Mrs. Garfield and family.
Our prayers are fervenlly lifted that the
president may recover to fulfill the promise
of his grand career at the helm of our be.
loved country. (Signcd Edward Gould.
stein, chi man; Charles Morse, Israel G an,
Israel Rossner, committee.
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SnNrlIIlY NeMa-

oaowa, Canada, July 2.-The starters in
the professional rscs were Trickett, Riley,
Gardiner, Hosmer, Teneyick, Schaeler, Ross
and Mcdonald. Ross won without any ap-
parent exer.iop, Gardiner second. There
was q lively struggle for the place between
Hosm or end Teneyck, both Of whom moved
pluckilv 10 the race. Hosmer finished sbou,
half a length ahead. Riley was fifth. Trckett
who se-med completely exhausted, was sixth
Mcdonald seventh and Sehaeier eighth
Ross time was q minutes.
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GNlXehtON.

special TO the Herald.
Galveston, July 4.-The fourth of July
was celebrated hore by 1riog national
salute and by pic mics, speeches and balls.
The Galveston artillery were addressed at
thair pic mic at Schmid's Garden by Senate
Samuel B. Maxey, who feeling
~ alluded to the attempted
assassination of the president and said the
great heart OF the nation went GU! toward the
president in his hour of I'll elton.
Hon. Seth Shepherd addressed the attend
ants upon tho picnic of the Washington
Guards and ii'emen at Brentler's.
The entertainment of Protection rowing
CLUB, at the Pavilion, was also On affair of
the day.
All were fairly attended.
Jay Gould's purchase of Cowboys inter
est in the Galveston, Houston and Hender-
son railroad, and Cowboys resignation as
trustee, will be combs,ted in the courts BY
the balance of the bondholders.
The printers union meeting last night
passed resolutions depreciating the attem ut
upon the presidents life, and expressing
profound sympathy with himself and family
in their bereavement.
man was overcome by the heat on the
streets today.
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The Queen city Gunr,l,.

Sunday morning the Queen City Guards,
under command Of Captain FELTON,, accom-
panied BY Lawronce's cornet band, left on tho
north bound train over the Texas
q ntral road for Denison, whittier they wen,
70 attend and take . part 10 the Fourth OF
July festivities They presented q foe sol
dier-like appearance Nc they marc he'd
through the streets, and Il they don't take the
''cake" In The prize drill Dallas will DO disap.
pointed.
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Aupustn Sncnlxs

Augusta, July 4.-Thc city council Of
Augusta, Ga. adopted q resolution express,
ing sorrow and indignation q, the at.omps to
asssssinate President Garfield, extending
sympathy to his family, and expressing the
hope that the president would be spared to
discharge, for the good of bis country, the
important duties Of his exalted office. The
mayor was instructed to telegraph tho reso.
luton to the department of state.
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LOngvtew.

special TO Inc Herald.
Longview, July Al. l.. Scott, on
duty guarding convicts working at the juno
tion, when coming of duty yesterday morn.
ing, suddenly dropped his six-shooter on the
floor of the car used for sleeping-room
Il fred, and the ball went through the arm
of another guard, named William Fay. en-
teriug just above the elbow ami going GU.
under the shoulder.
About 10 O'clock to-day difficulty origin
sted Ia the eating-room at the junction
ending in the shooting of negro named
George, from Shreveport by George Tab
Ter, proprietor OF the dining-room. k,rb-
ler brakeman, and I. o. Bryan, cons
ductor ON the Texas and Pacific railroad,
boLh intoxicated, rs Tsbler states, began
swearing ut the waters Tor not supplying
them fast enough, and finally made
an assault on the dining-room servants
Tsbler iuterfered for their protection, and he
was knocked down twice and hurled out of
the dining room by tho two men named and
Basset also, q freight conductor. In the
office Tabler was struck on the head with Ill
inkstsnd and knocked down behind the
counter, and rs he came again, he graf bed
his pistol ard fred at Kirbler, grazing his
ear. Ink and blood streaming over his eyes
blinded him. Taller fired the second shot
one or the other taking effect in the negro
outside on the platform. Railroad men say
that tho walters gave them impudence
and Tsbler first assaulted them efter they
came on. of the dining-room. DR.. Lswren q
reports the wounds as quite serious, the
ball, thirty two cslibre, going through the
lower part of the body, iDjuring some of the
internal organs.
No rain here for thirty five days, and crop
are suffering greatly, though some parts o
the courtr, adjoining US had fine shower
Friday evening.
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away horse to-day and inter ally injured,
but will probably recover.
DR.. Mccullough delivered fourth of
July Grafton On Main street tosdsy, to u
large audience A very quiet fourth here,
An indignation meeting WAS called At the
court house tonight, 10 express the regret
our people felt for the attempted asss.slns-
ton Of the president.
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WaNailnchie.

Special to the Herald.
Waxahsehie, July 4.-Professor Hainy,
OF Missouri, the normal teacher assigned TO
Wa1ahachie. arrived to-day end organized
his school. There were present abou. thirty
teachers to day. The professor desires that
every teacher will attend who can The
Instructions are free and board IS At $40 per
month. Tho school is taught in Marvin
college.
Hon. w. r. Shannon of Westherford, and
Englneer Williams Of the Houston s. Texas
Central road, with party from Wax.
a.hachio, went out to-day prospecting on
me route that will DO taken In the tap road,
Universal regret 10 expressed at the
Attempted assassination Of the president.
Ihere WAS a great crowd In town TODAY
and many estrays were sold.
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Canadian NYmnnihX

Quebec, July Am the English cathe.
dral yesterday, prayers were offer
for the recovery of President Gar
field. Great sympathy Is expressed for
him and his family, and the hotels and offices
OF newspapers and of Consul Wssson are
besieged BY anxious epquirers for the lstes,
bulletins,
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Proposals for the Erection of GENERA
once and Depot 8uildings In
Houston.

Sealed proposals are Invited and will DO re-.
instant for the erection OF general oii,ca
building and freight dapot complete, in the
fourth ward, city of II Wston. Plans and
specifications can be examined daily, pundAys
excepted, between 8 a. m. and o .. M, until
the tineteenth instant. Contractor wiIi be
required to furnish bond for full amount of
contrsct price, good for one year after comple.
ton OF work. The right 10 rsjsct any of all
bins reserved. A, n. SW ANeON
Houston, July l. CSnil Eap't.
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The customs district of III Paso comprises
ten ports, and two or three Others are about
70 be established. II 10 the largest In area In
the United States, extending from Preside
del Norte 10 Yuma, Cal. With such an ex.
tent Of foreighn border Il seems surprising
that no moro than eighteen men are de med
necessary 70 collect Uncle Sans custom
dutlep.
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Feeling In Mobile,

Mobile, July 4.-Great excitement pre-.
walls in the city and the universal expression
is one Of horror at tho crime. Crowds con.
grega'e around tho telegraph otllco and deep
sympathy is folt. Bulletins arc anS.
iously expected.
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Tam m any,

New York, July A. q meeting Of the
society OF Tammany to-day, resolutions
were unanimously adopted that the society
unite with the whole country In condoling
with the family Of the president In their
great affection.
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S"EStVVmWs
Special 10 the Herald.
Corsitans, July 4.-Early Sunday morn.
Ing the % mates Of the 0'Neil house were
aroused By frantic calls from one of the
upper rooms. On going 10 the room a man
named kise was found dead In bed. His
wife had awakened and found him dead by
her side. He retired 10 good health. Verdict
Of death from heart disease.
The news OF the attempted assassination
caused The widest commotion here last NIGHT.
Ihe postoffico and trains were surrounded b,
people In gust Of the HERALD.
ahefo will DO grand ball at tho opera.
mouse tonight, given by tho Knights OF
rythias. Tho Mexia lodge arrived this
morning and wero escorted through the
i hsss and will DO entertained BY tho lodge
WV
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Conn ,u0cs1.

London, July "A ConssAntinople dis.
patch says the sultan has resolved TO com.
mi,e.the sentence Of death except tho casea
Of the actual murderers Of Abdul Aziz,
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No Senator Yct.

Albany, July 4.-Ths joint convention
met at noon. When roll Wa called ssvsn>
teen senator's and six.y.ssvsu asssmblywso
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STATE SPECIALS.
TEXAS TOPICS BY TELEGRAPH

A Penitentiary Guard Accidentally
shoots COmrade An Eating
House Keeper He's Fight
with Railroad Men aud
shoots u NegrO-vhe Nor
NAL school Begins at.
Waxahachie - Sud
den Death at Cor.
sieanR, Etc.
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Fort worth.

'peVIaI 70 The Herald.
a. s0,. Worth, July Al. W. Sharp, The
'P'A' steward wa thrown from . run.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-22

1t is not on the sign-board, sir,
Go search far and wide; Eal8
Or in the town directory, = .-.s
The, map or railroad guide;
And If you pump your neighbors, sir
You pump, alas!in vain, s.,Isg
For no one ever acknowledged yet
He lived in Scandal Lane. as
1t is fearful neighborhood, @"G =
So secret and so sly; sss
Although the tenants oftentimes
Include the rich and high. aas
Pm told they're even cannibals,
And when they dine or sup,
BY way Of change, they'll turn about
And eat each other up. SeEa#
They much prefer the youthful, sir
The beautiful and rare; ..ts4
They grind up character and all,
And call it wholesome fare sr
And should the helpless victim vince,
They heed not cries ofpain; ~
These very bloody cannib,ls, ,@sIsF
That live in Scandal Lane. H., els
If you should chance to dine with them,
Pray never be deceived,
When seeming most like bosom friends,
They're least to be believed.
Their claws are sheathed invelvet, sir,
Their teeth are hid by smiles, -
And woe betide. the innocent
q Who fall beneath their WILLIS.
When they have singled out their prey,
They make a cat-like spring,
Or hug them like a serpent, ere,
They plant the final sting.
And then they wash their guilty hands,
j But don't cfface the stain, 50 tt.f,
These very greedy cannibals, ,r
d. That live in Scandal Lane.