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VARIETIES.

Darwin says, imam, only can whis-
tle." Darwin certainly never lived
near a railroad crossing.
A young man boosted that he had
a well stored mind, whereupon a
young lady murmdred: what pity
we can't find out where he stored it.
-DetrOit Free Press.
Could anything be neater than the
old darkey's reply to a young lady
who he offered to lift over the gutter.
"Lor, missus,' said he, ''rs used to
littin' barrels of sugar"
A Texas man got mad because a
waiter handed him napkin the other
day. He said he ''reconed he know'd
! when to use handkerchief without
havin' no hints thrown out"
A soldier was running off the field
too hastily, when the provost guard
cried: Halt y "Can't." "Woun.
ded?" NO" What's the NATTER"
PPM scared and want to 90 back to
the rear to rally"
When boy walks with a girl as
though he were afraid some one
might see him, she is sister If he
walks so close to her as to nearly
crowd her against the fence, it is
some other fellows sister.
They were walking by the seaside,
and he sighed and she sighed; and
she was by his side, and he by her
side, and they were both beside them.
selves, beside being at the seaside,
where she sighed and he sighed.
Mamma Why, my dear Willie.
what in the world is the matter with
little Oscars head? Willie: Well,
we'er playin' civilian Tell" an
somehow my arrow won't hit the an.
pie, but keeps pluggin his eyes and
nose.
Without earnestness no man is ever
great; or does really great things.
He may be the cleverest of men; he
may be brilliant, entertaining, popu-
lar; but he will want weight. No
soul-moving picture was ever painted
that had not in it depth of shadow.
"Why, Jennie, you foolish girl,
come into the house. What are you
out in the snow for without wra DIS ?"
"Oh. nothing much, ma. You see,
Augustus has just called, and here
are his footprints in the snow. I'm
measuring to get the right size for
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Proportions of the Human Figure

The proportions OF the human
figure are six times the length OF the
feet. Whether the form is slender
or plump, the rule holds good. Any
deviation from it is departure from
the highest beauty in proportion.
The Greeks make all their statues &C.
cording to this rule. The face, from
the highest point OF the forehead,
where the hair begins, to the chin,
is one tenth of the statue. The hand,
from the middle of the wrist to the
middle fore finger, is the same. From
the top Of the chest to the highest
point of the forehead is seventh. If
the face, from the roots of the hair to
the chin, is divided into three equal
parts, the first division determines the
place where the eyebrows meet, and
the second the place of the nostrils.
The height from the feet to the top
of the head is the distance from the
extremity to the fingers when the
aims are extended.
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How She Retaliated.
From the Pittsbura Post.

From the Ptttsbarg Post
1t was a snit for divorce. The
husband, surly, mean faced, ferret
eyed, beetle browed man, wanted a
divorce from his wife. They were
both in court. The woman was
sickly looking, and, very likely had
been driven into Mysteries by the
brute who called himself her hus
band. The principal witness for the
plaintiff was another beetle browed,
ferret eyed, mean visaged fellow,
who was shop keeping for the latter,
and boarded in his family. And this
witness had been ''cooked"-had
been "done up brown"-by both his
employer and employers lawyer. 1t
was plainly to be seen that he an
swered by note-that the words he
spoke had been put into his mouth
by another. When the counsel for
the wife came to question this wit
ness, after his own lawyer had done
with him, he said to him, with a
smile, the whole meant for the jury,
of course.
you've got your lesson pretty
well, haven't you, sir?"
81 haven't got no lesson"
"All right But let see. You
say, if L understand you, that Mrs.
very retaliating DISPOSE
ton ?''
eyes, sir-that's what | said"
"Well, and how did she retaliate ?
Give US an instance"
"Why," grunted the witness with
a stupid look, 1--we told lots of EN-
Eyes, and now l want you to tell
me one. Tell me and the jury if you
please, a marked case of her retalat-
ing"
"Myl I've told you once she was
always retaliating."
Exactly, but we want a particu.
ar instance so that we can judge of
It's real merits. Now, look Did
you ever see plaintiff in this case
your employer-kiss his wife ?"
eyes, sir" the man answered
quickly.
~ ~ assb 9 nd & "A }4i Ii e rs sga~sn do on
that occasion q
"She retaliated Immediately"
"That will do. You may stan,
down"
The counsel for the plaintiff woul'
have called the witness back, bu
the judge whispered to him some
thing which nobody else heard, bu
which caused him TO let the witnes
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JANUARY 10.
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE OF INCORPORATION
OF THE FLORIDA CANAL
COMPANY.

R1 AUTHORITY of an act of the Legislature
- OF the State of Florida, 'entitledva law to
provide general law for the Incorporation of
1872 notice is hereby given as required by said
act, that q company has been formed under
the name of 1.-THE Florida Canal Company to
pc invested S with all the rights, powers, privil
formed under said act, for the purpose of con-
structing, maintaining and operating a canal
for public use, i'll the conveyance of person
and property. The main line of said canal will
be about one hundred miles in length, and
will be constructed between a point ON the
Gulf coast of Florida at or near the mouth of
the Withlachoochee River and the Atlantic
ocean at or near the town of New Britain, and
viii pass through Levy, Marion, Orange and
Nolusia counties, and the principal Office of
the company shall be at Volusia Florida.
NELL MORRIS, WILLIAM X. TURNER,
134 147 JOHN z. JONES.
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you send up a message to headquar-
tiers, don't you forget me, parson.
Sling In few words tor Jim Dudson,
will you ?" The minister promised
that he would, and the converted
brakeman took his leave after promis.
ing to be regular in his attendance at
church.
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HOMESTEAD NOTICE.
Land Office at

Lana O1nce at
Gal lie, Fla, Dec. II, 1880.
NOTICE IS i sre5y given mat the Following
Az named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
Jno. w. Dicl1ins, Clerk Circuit Court at En-
terprise, Florida, on Monday January 24th 1881
viz: Madeira A. Branch, widow of James G.
Branch, deceased, Homestead Number 1927,
for the east of northwest and west j of
northeast of Section 5, Township II, south of
Range 80 east.
She names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
ton of, said land, viz: Daniel Bennett, j.
d; Broome, Robert Shields, James Shields,
all of DeLand, Fla.
1877 ll L. A. BARNES, Register.
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NOTICE OF INCORPORATION
OF THE SPRING GARDEN
& HALIFAX RAILROAD
COMPANY

by AUTHORITY of an PCT of the Legislature
- of the State of Florida entitled an act to
provide general law for the incorporation of
railroads and canals, approved February 18th,
laid act that company has been formed
under the name of the Spring Garden & Hall
fax Railroad Company, TO be invested with all
conferred 1non comnanies form %' nnder sSd
act, for the purpose of constructing, maintain
ing and operating railroad for public use in
main line of said railroad will be about 20
miles in length, and will be constructed be-
tween Spring Garden, Volusia County, Florida,
through Volasia County, and the principal
Office of the company shall be at Cliftons
Mill, Volusia County, Florida.
HENRY CLIFTON, L. ODUM,
VIM. BUTLER, U. NJ. BENNETT,
j NJ. PRICE, EDWARD Z. ROPES,
w. II. CLIFTON, II. j. CLIFTON.
1876 las
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ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that after six months
~ publication of this notice will present my
vouchers and Iinal account as administratrix of
we estate OF douglas Dummett, to the Judge
OF the County Court of the County of Volusia
and apply to be discharged from my duties as
such administrative ofsaid estate.
ANNA DUMMETT,
~ Administrators.
st. Augustine, Fla, Oct, l4th, 1850. i27 l52
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A few slices of potatoes put in the
lard while frying doughnuts will
keep them from burning.
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Wreaths for Home Decoration

From the Country Gentleman.
A pretty wreath may be made for
home decoration by using the grey
moss sold by druggists as Dismal
Swamp moss, and crystallized grasses.
To crystalline dried grasses, get one
pound OF alum, and put it into sufi
Gent quantity ~ hot water to dis.
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solVe IL. w nen CnSTougIf -dlssolVeu,
add handful OF gum arabic, then,
while the mixture is still hot, pour it
over your grasses, which have been
suspended by strings over vessel of
sufficient depth to receive the liquid,
and SO that the heads of the sus.
pended grasses may not touch the
bottom of the jar or tub, as this mix
ture mnkes them very brittle, and
should they come in contact with a
hard substance at a time when they
are steaming; the crystals will shat.
ter from them, and spoil their ap-
pearance. When they are quite
cold, if the Capitalization is imper-
feet, you can warm the mixture
again, not letting it come to boil,
aud pour it over your grasses Sc
cond time; the second application
will secure success as general thing.
When the grasses are once ready for
use they should be carefully handled
fastening them here and there
through the long wreaths Of grey
moss with thread wire, and placing
these wreaths around picture frames,
or objects that will catch the light,
as their peculiar beauty in their bril-
nancy at night.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-12-09

HOLIDAY GOoDs-J. w. wEnp

In the foremost rank of the wide-awake.
enterprising and solid business houses of
Dallas, is the Jewelry Emporium of ]. w.
Webb, northeast corner of Main and Lamar
streets Indeed, one may well say that Mr..
Webb's establishment is like some fairy
temple, so ornate is 1t, so complete in all
ITS parts, and so resplendent in the display
OF all that is wrought of fine gold,
and silver, etc His selections of si.verware
it has been made in the
superlatiye of good tasteand of the
rarest design. In clocks he has all varieties.
from cheap to the most costly, both domes
tic and of French make, of his own importa
ton. His stock of bijouterie, such as
maJolica and besque ware and rare vases,
containing superb artificial flowers so per.
lect III appearance as to seem natural, his
bronzes OF classic and fancy figures
and groups, and his thousand
handsome fancy articles is complete, unique
and artistic The fact is that there is moth
ing III the shape of a gift one would desire
to, make, whether he be rich or poor, or
whether II be for father, mother, wife, hus-
band, sister or brother or friend, that can
not be had at Webb's, and he is every day
adding new stores to his already immense
and rich collection. The HOLIDAYS are we'll
nigh upon us and we all would fan remem-
Der those we love and cherish with some
present chosen according to our means, and
Webb's is the place to get--to get the use
full, the elegant, the ornamental and the
valuable.
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proceeded into the chancel where the impos-
ing ceremonies were completed. The bride
wore an olive colored cancels hair
travelling dress with plush trimmings, and
hat to match The knot tied and their
fluttering hearts united thus by loves
golden letters, the happy couple proceeded
through the aisle and were at
once driven to the Union depot, where they
took the evening train of the Dallas K
Wichita road en- route for New York city,
Troy, etc. They were subsequently, Joined
by several relatives and friends, who went
to express congratulations and wish them a
pleasant tour and safe and early return.
TO them, the manly man, the true and
truly lovable woman, the HERALD wishes
the fullest possible realization of the richest
bounty which two lavish hearts, each con-
tinuously negotiating for the others peace
and happiness, can ask of indulgent for
tune, a heaven here in epitome to antedate
glad eternity,
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earnest. Kokomo won the heat by nose
and secured the race amid the loudest yells
that ever cracked the air on the Dallas
course. Time, 2;40
THE NOVELTY RACE.
This brought grisfto the pocket-books of
| the ''old-timers" and knowing ones, in
the pool selling. Pilgrimage, who had
made quite a reputation at the last Dallas
meeting, and had been aristocratically
enjoying himself at the lakes, and the
springs, and the seasides of the North
during the summer, hob-nobbing with the
stables of the Keenes, and the Wander
bits, and the Lorillards, and other tnrf
kings, was big favorite, and the modest
and unassuming horse with the hardwood
name, Hickory Jim, and his friend and as
sociate the Ace Of Diamonds, had to sell
IN the field at very small Agures. At
the tap of the drum all got
Off well together, but halfway
to the quarter-pole Hickory Jim placed a
good length of daylight between him and his
two competitors, and neither approached
nearer TO him during the race At the
mlle-post Pilgrimage attempted to pass the
Ace; but failed and took a back seat Down
the home-stretch his jockey piled the lash
and spur, but he failed to respond
and the horse with the hardwood
name added another laurel to his brew.
The half mile was run in $3.50, the mile i'm
l:46l, and the mile and half in 2:424
THE PACING RACE.
Willhite's Jim Trumbull was q "soft
snap" for hcDougall's Keno. However
the race was splendid pacing exhibition
and the spectators enjoyed it as the
wind-up of a rare days sport. Keno won in
two straight heats, the time being 232-
2:4l.
1t is but the just reward of merit to state
that the management of the meeting and
the judges are exerting every effort in the
interest of uprightness in every particular,
and its strict observance can make horse
racing a success in Dallas, this result will
certainly be attained in an eminent degree,
,ro-DAY's PROGRAMME.
Running, ll-mile dash, purse $50; Mar.
tin enters b. 6. Bob. Malloy; Cation
enters &. s. Jack Morgan; Par
berry enters c. G. Jim Burts.
Trotting, free for all, three in five, purse
$500. Floyd enters b. &. Kokomo Adams
enters b. \. Professor Shane enters b. g.
Dick Shane; Harris enters blk. &. Harry
Clay formerly Rickety BID; Cook enters
br. m. Mertie Thompson formerly IdoD.
Running, halfmile heats, purse $l25,
Jacobs enters b. 6, Theodore TiGton; Martin
enters b. z. Narrow Gauge; Thomas enters
b. f. Orilla.
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houston " Texas Central Railway, and Mis-.
souri, Pacific Railway.

Inc Missouri Pacific Railway Company
nus nus established line of Pullman's Hotel
tars, running between st. Louis and San
ANTONIO each way daily. The Pullman
sleeping cars running between Galveston
ana HOUSTON and st. Louis via the Hous.
Ton " Texas Central Railway make direct
connection both ways with Missouri Pa
enc enc trains at Denison, and passengers via
houston Texas Central Railway can
ayall themselves OF the conveniences af-
i . IeXas travel by these hotel cars be.
tween Denison and st. Louis.
We trust that an appreciation of tbe ad-
vantages thus accorded will be evidenced
by an increased patronage OF the through
lines formed by these roads.
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"Untll Death Us Do Part,n

Were the solemn words OF the significant
sentence embracing vow last evening,
made at st. Matthew's Cathedral by Mr..
George X. Merriweathcr and Miss Tulliola
Trotman, both Of this city. Promptly
at 5.l5 o'clock the ceremony that
linked their fates together, was performed
by Rev. DR.. Jas. Il. Hamilton in the
presence of numerous friends, who had as.
sembled to witness the plghting of their
troth. There were no cards, but the church
was quite full as both groom and bride
were among the most'popularo our citizens,
beloved and esteemed for their many
known virtues and merits. As the Men.
dhelson March struck up, the family of the
couple filed. down the aisle and occupied
the front seats, followed by the bride, lean.
ing on the arm Of her father John
Il. Trotman. Standing at the base
Of the altar they were at once
Joined by the groom coming from
tho side entrance, there being no atten-
dants. The services were then partially
read by the minister, when all three, sub.
sequent to the givingaway Of the daughter,
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ChristmRs Cakes

ChtIstmRs Cakes
we suggest to. every lady in town who
wishes to have the finest cakes and bread
they ever seen, to buy the Royal Patent
-Four, which took the first premium at St.
Louis fair, and which is guaranteed super.
Tor to any patent flour ever offered in this
market. See that our name as sole agents
IS on each sack. Ask your grocer for il
and II he has not got It, buy it of Julius
pl0ndke, A; Bond Il Co.. A. j. Rosenfield,
Robert Ogden, j. w. Barton & Co., and
). j.. Thompson, McEnnis & Co., sole
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Superintendent Kinnin, of the poor farm,
took down to that agricultural institution
on last evenings sOuth-bound train, the fol-
lowing prisoners, convicted and who being
unable to pay have to serve out their fines
on the farm. Their names are, w. Hang
land. theft of money John Smith for ap-
pearlng i'll q public place drunk Willis
Perkins, colored, for an assault and battery.
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HIS Headamnrters.

Santa Claus has arrived in the city and
has taken up headquarters at the drugstore
OF w. II. Patterson Il Co., Ill Lamar street
where he got his rheumatism cured by an,
plying Pattersons celebrated Peach Stone
Liniment. He brought with him an i'm.
mense lot of toys, new and novel in their
design and workings; also, large and
varied stock of vases, odor stands, dressing
cases fancy articles, all handsome holiday
them. wv
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NEW ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS, December S--Corn higher at
| IS to 81
Oats flrmer; choice 81 to S.
Pork duh and lower nj II 60 To II 10
Lard quiet tierre refined easier ut ll1.; keg
II 3.S.
Hams dull choice sugar cured canvasscd 1917
to 10.
NEW YORK.
NEW York, December S.-Flour dull and
heavy.
what heavy at IL TO rs lower.
Corn dull; about 4 lower
Pork quiet and firm ut II IA to Is II,
Lard firm at II 80 i-2.
Spirits of turpentine firm.
Rosin 200 to -.
Freights steady.
Coffee quiet, firm and unchanged
Sugar dull and nominaly unchanged
Wool qnietand steady domestic fleece SIS 10 So
Texas II TO 81.
ST. LOUIS.
ST. Louis, December s,-Flour nominally I'M.
changed.
Wheat opened firm. then broke but closed
hrm with partial recovery; No red fall 35H
cash; ~, January.
Corn slow at 60 cash; 6Sls for December.
Oats slow at 46A
Pork slow, IL OK bid for January.
Bulk meats and bacon slow and UNCHANGED,
only small Iobbing trade
Whisky steady at l6
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Notice of Assignment

Notice is hereby given, that H. Bauman,
OF the city and county of Dallas, State of
Texas, has this day made an assignment to
me, Tor the benefit of his creditors, who are
notified to file with me certified state.
ment of their accounts against the said
Bauman. ALEXANDER ORrIIEB, assignee.
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Astonishing Fact.

Astonishing Fact.
For bargains in ladies' and children's hats
hats so to Bauman's.
ALEX. 0RrLEB, Assignee.
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One of the most delightful entertain
ments took place last night at Craddock's
Opera-house, under the management o.
Mrs. Lillian Clark, the elocutionist, and fol
the benefit of the Lamar street Methodist
Church. To the young ladies who took
part IN the elocutionary, dramatic and mu.
steal exhibitions, the highest praise ia due.
Each and every one acted most admirably
and effectively her part in the special pieces
assigned, and from commencement to close
the strict attention of the entire audience
during recitals and the applause that fol.
lowed were evidences of the appreciation
had. In the Songs of Seven" which, il
we recollect rightly, are from the touching,
poetic pen of Jean lnglelow there was not
a break, and 1t was quite novelty in its
production here. The programme was as
follows;
Part FIRST.
Instrumental music-Last Smile, by Miss
Katie Mcleod
Recitation-Selection from Macbeth, by
Miss Barley.
Quartcttc-Vocal.
Recitation-Katie Lee and Willie Gray,
Vocal Music-Fly Forth, o Gentle Dove,
by Miss Robinson.
northumberland music-Grande
Polka de Concert, by Miss Jeanette KEEL
Ter.
PART sECoND-soNGs OF SEVEN.
Seven times 0ne-Miss Maud Shepherd.
Exultation.
Seven times Two-Miss Ella Fendrich,
Romance.
Seven fines Three-Miss Sallie Fields,
Love.
Seven times Four-Miss Mollie Robinson,
Maternity.
Seven times Five-Niss Katie Mcconnell,
Widowhood.
Seven times Six-Miss Belle Brown,
Giving in Marriage.
Seven times Seven-Miss Belle Barkley
Longing for Home.
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:, me coming holidays will be more gener-
ally observed than any formany years, and
we would remind our readers that bottle of
Dr. Bu,ls Cough Syrup will prove a most
acceptable holiday present.
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l was afflicted with pain in the shoulder
for two years, writes Mr.. M. Brlnkman
Tsmaqua, Pa, and nothing would give me
any relief until l procured bottle Of 81.
Jacobs OIL, one application Of which re.
moved the pain and effected permanent
cure.
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Kentucky Liquor House, IL and IA Lamar
Street,

Where YOU will find joe who carries
large stock of fine Kentucky Whskies,
Wines, Brandies, etc, fragrant cigars, and
in addition superb Understand supplied
with the best of cdibles
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8 Mayer,s Grand oneninr

On Saturday night next Mr.. S. Mayer's
new and commodious establishment, Nos.
93l and 033 Elm street, will be formally
opened with fine music and a grand free
lunch. Mr.. Mayer proposes to make
ms establishment one Of the most
popular resorts in the city, Ho
extends an invitation to all friends
and the public. generally to be pres
ent at the opening The music will be
sparkling and one of the very best lunches
that money will buy will be set ont to the
public without money and without price.
The spacious saloon will be brilliantly
lighted, - and he will be present
in person to see that visitors are properlv
entertained. His embryo geological gar
den in the rear, will be exhibited, and a
highly enjoyable time generally is expected.
NO first opening of any SIMILAR institu-
ton south of Chicago, will be more
elaborate than this one will be- Besides
liquid refreshments of all kinds, Mr..
Mayer will have hotel attachment to be
conducted on the European plan. Don't
forget the time and place, for it will be an
event in the history of Dallas long to be
remembered and there will be a large crowd
in attendance on that night to witness the
grandest opening of its character that ever
took place in the Southwest.
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Association pools sold at I'll Main street

You don't have to buy your holiday
goods so early in the season, when on De.
cember 9th you can see grand display
from which TO select at
MASON 4 ERp