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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-30

THERE will probably be no cessation in
the usual death-march to the Arctic until
the anticipated change in the earth's axis
and the coming of the universal spring. A
deputation has just petitioned the First
Lord of the English Admiralty to send
another vessel up among the ice-bergs to
hunt for Mr.. Leigh Smith. There will soon
be as many bleaching bones as ice-bergs
up there.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-30

SENATOR ANTHONY, who is the senior
member of the United States Senate, did a
very pleasant thing the other day when he
sent Thanksgiving turkey to every mem
Der of the Senate and also to every eX,
member of that body now living If there
is any gratitude in these different states
men, the old sentleman's holiday drinks
ought not to cost him a cent.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-30
FARM, Rancho AND COAL LANDS.

$500 tracts Peters Colony" or T f. Il /. Co,
lands in Montague, Clay Archer, Jack. Young
Palo Pinto, stephens, Eastland, Callahan and
Shackclford countics-see county maps. Va
rious sized tracts in same and other counties
Lot of coal and farm lands of 1900 acres m
Stephens; 1000, acres in Young. A healthy
region; has early promise of Several more ran
roads. Early inspection invited. Come, VIA
4. 4 p. R'y., to Weatherford. For sale by
ES GRAHAM
Graham. Young, county, Texas
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-30
Rockweli's Astronomical Success.

SAN Francisco, November &C. H.
Rockwell, of New York, astronomer, re-
turned from Honolulu yesterday by steam.
or. He reports he made successful OBJ
seryation ofthe transit of Mercury.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-30

is becoming constantly, daily more and
more in accord with such ideas? She is
gradually, in every State in the Union,
emerging from the slave into the compan-
ion, and without losing either any of the
proverbial purity and modesty clustering
around her. eth, Then, too, but recently
We have given, as is manifested by the COM
munications received thereto in this Office, a
new and decided impetus to the matter ofim-
proyement in county roads and city streets,
a subject now demanding attention every
where, and which, with us, will soon ripen
into realization. We have little hope, how
ever, of the county taking strong hold Of
the matter, but the indications are growing
for the formation of turnpike companies
by wide-awake citizens, and that they Will
prove successful and remuneratiye the
history of other States amply attest. In
short, the ball has been set in motion
Sth. And yet another institution for this
city we have persistently urged, is an opera
house worthy our population. But we
have only small hope from any joint stock
effort lfbuilt it must, we apprehend, be
through the enterprise of our leading citi-
zens, whomust shoulder the first costs under
their own plans and selection of locality
and then take the chance of being renumer-
ated by the public. 9th. Now were
we unmindfIl of the unfortunates
in our midst, having continuously
urged the construction of a new
county Jail, insisting always that the old
one was an outrage upon civilization, and
wholly insecure for the retention of prison
ers sent there. 10th. Again, the HERALD
plead with all its vlgor for the establish
ment of a Board of Trade, being foremost
in the suggestion for its organization. Also
for Building Association, the which is now
in operation and needing only further in
vestigation to extend its positive Dement'S
Among many these are some of the leading
subjects to which we have tried conscien
| tiously to direct our attention in the past
and the public can judge from the
record as to the soundness of our orig
inal views and the success of our efforts
We have turned another leaf to-day in
our little book and propose to pursue with
unshaken irmneSsin the future, the course
that we may say in all modesty has IT.
sured us success in the past. In conclusion
thanks must be returned and word o.
praise offered to that large class of our lead
ing men and citizens who have stood by us
so nobly in the past and have so materially
aided us in our earnest endeayor to build
up paper here that would grow with the
city, and if possible reflect credit upon the
same, paper that our citizens, whether at
home or abroad, may peruse with pleasure
and, sending abroad, point to as an evi
dence of the enterprise and liberal minded
ness of Dallas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-30
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER so, l8e
INDICATIONS.

For the Gulf Increasing cloudincss ana
areas Of RAIN falling barometer and slight
changes in temperature; winds mostly from the
East to the South
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-30
Special slotice.

Observation-Disclosures Is hereby given tina
the grading firm of Boyle & Rundles has this day
dissolved by mutual consent
November 2sth, 1881. BOYLE &RUNDLES.
n30.tf
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-30

ATTENTION is respectfully directed to the
HRRALp's Houston special, in yesterday
mornings issue. 1t will there be seen that
the citizens have agreed to assist the Coun-
Gil in paving solidly two of the principal
business streets. Houston, like Dallas, has
suffered greatly from the want of good
streets and sidewalks, and hasnow an unen.
yioblc reputation as q city of mud. She
has suffered greatly, too, in the matter of
wagon or country trade, and this necessary
and public spirited action of the citizens is
cminently commcndable. We are waiting
patiently to see somebody step forth in
Dallas with equally progressive ideas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-30
New Millinery Store (!

MRS. JENNIE RowLEY
Has opened her store Of millinery and fancy
goods at q22 Main street She has been IN the
millinery business for many years, and will
guarantee satisfaction. Her friends will do well
ottall. va
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-30

Attorney. General Macveagh showed hi,
respect for the memory OF Garfield BY
letting the trial OF Gniteau drop into q
vulgar and disgraceful hfce. . n = =
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-30

:On the education Of young men the Troy
Times advises that II is most desirable for
their successful career that they have
the opportunity for industrial or com.
mercial training ifsuch be their chsicc aud
with aptitude and ambition pointing that
way. f.I U.N
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-30

lT has has fallen to the lot of those of the
present day to witness perhaps the exposure
of more governmental rottenncss and be
r. called with more choice bits of political
scandal than any people who have ever pre-
coded us. But the end seems not to have
come yet. The Philadelphia Times says:
"The complaint that some congressman
are lacking in sell-respect is Of such long
standing that it might be supposed the
people would have become accustomed to
the matter, Yet every additional proof of
the smallness of that kind Of representa-
tives causes public chagrin that ought to
deepen into scorn. 1t is now revealed that
a Washington dealer in books has been oh
tanning by purchase from Representatives
and Senators volumes like Richardson's
Supplement TO the Revised Statutes and
other valuable works printed ut Govern.
ment expense 1t is small scandal, but
when things get to such pass that law
makers violate plainly-worded provision
to say nothing of the perjury involved, the
public ought to know about it and rcmcm.
Der ii at the proper time
-----a- - go
The new Secretary of State, whoever
he may be, will in all likelihood
have an elephant on his hands for his first
official inspection, IL our dispatches are
correct. II does look as if every little eight
by ten power enjoyed nething better than
insulting the American flag and outraging
American sailors. Whether this is n means
resorted to for the purpose of showing
what "big, big people these intcna-
tional criminals are, or from pure mean
ness, we cannot say, but we do know that
this government is acting with positive
injustice to its citizens when It fails to visit
swift and meritcd punishment upon the
rascals. We now refer particularly to the
fact as tclcgraphed from New Orleans,
yesterday, to the effect that the
Honduras authorities have seized an
American vessel and imprisoned It's crew,
and, 1t seems, without an adequate excuse.
We desire to see speedy investigation.
.On the education Of youn, men The Troy
Times advises that Il Is most desirable for
their successful career that they have
the opportunity for industrial or com.
mercial training II such be their choice, and
with aptitude and ambition pointing that
way. ft4 Nh.
Attornsy.General Macyeagh showed his
letting tRe trial Of GniteSu drop i into "a =
vulvar and dtsurac,,ftl fnfrh i'i'T q - = I
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-06-30
Eve Memory,

Look steadily az a bright. object,
keep the eyes immovab!y on it for a
short time, and then close them. An
image of the object remains; it be-
comes, in fact, visible to the closed
eyes The vIvidness and duration of
such impression vary considerably with
different individuals, and the power Of
retaining them may be cultivated.
Beside this sort of retinal image tLus
impressed, there is another kind of
visual image that may be obtained by
an effort OF memory. Certain adopts
of mental arithmetic use the minds
eye as a substitute for slate and pencil
by holding in visual memory pictures
OF the figures upon which they are
operating, and those of their results.
In my youthful days | was acquain-
ted with an eccentric old man, who
then lived at Kilburn Priory, where he
surrounded himself with curious old
furniture, reputed to have originally
belonged to Cardinal Wolsey, and
which, as | was told, he bequeathed to
the Queen at his death. He was the
then celebrated, but now forgotten,
Memory Thompson, who, in his early
days, was a town traveller flor brew
cry, if remember rightly,) and who
trained himself to the performance of
wonderful feats of eye memory. He
could close his eyes and picture within
himself panorama of Oxford street
and other parts of London, in which
picture every inscription over every
shop was so perfect and reliable that
he could describe and certify to the
names and occupations of the shop
keeping inhabitants of all the houses of
these streets at certain dates, when
postoffice directories were not as they
now are. Although Memory Thomp-
son is forgotten, his special faculty is
just now receiving some attention, and
it is proposed to specially cultivate it in
elementary schools by placing objects
before the pupils for a given time,
then taking them away and requiring
the pupil to draw them. That such a
faculty exists and may be Of great
service is unquestionable. Systematic
efforts to educate it, if successful, will
do good service to the rising genera
ton; and, even should the proposed
training afford smaller results than its
projectors anticipate, the experiments,
if carefully made and registered, can
not fail to improve our knowledge of
mental physiology - Gentleman'slLago
zine.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-06-30

and, hoping for a new employer, hur-
ried upstairs TO my room. Some one
advanced 10 meet me. a slender young
man, dark-eyed and dark haired, who
held out his band and said, Miss Riy-
ers, ! knew you at once, but / scarcely
think Won remember little Ben Gray.
Little Ben Gray was astonished
beyond expression. THIS was a gentle
man If ever one spoke.
You were so good TO me, so angelic,
proceeded this gentleman. i did not
know how good you were then, / was
such little brute; but every yearI learnt
better TO understand what YOU had
done for me- / have been very FORUM
ate. An old doctor took me into his
surgery when | left school. ! am a
surgeon in decent practice myself now,
and am married. | told my wife my
story and she knows what you did for
me. My mission to London was to
find you. We saw your advertise
ment in the paper, and knew you were
still earning your own bread. Madam,
if you will come with me TO my home
a warm welcome will be yours. The
mother | never knew will seem to have
been given me. My wife longs for
your presence. Do not refuse US the
privilege of making you happy
Refuse! All, he little knew to what
pass | had come! l thanked him
with tears, and went with him. His
home has been my home ever since,
and his children call me Aunt Mary.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-06-30
A Strange Story.
New York Tribune.l

ltis easy TO attribute illusions and
so-called spiritual visions to waking
dreams and double consciousness when
confined to a single individual, but
how will you explain them when Two
persons, hundreds Of miles apart, are
conscious of each others presence?
My mother, an unlmaginative woman,
who had never discovered her nerves,
when in her eightieth year was pros
trated with an alarming attack of pneu-
monia, On Sunday morning she was
unconscious of her surroundings, and
apparently very near death, and tele,
gram to that effect was sent, without
her knowledge, to her son, who was
living in Western New York-her
home being in Massachusetts.
This son had been i'll, but was con-
valescing, and when the dispatch
reached him was on the piazza taking
a sun-bath, clad in his bedroom ulster
of a peculiar make and close-fttiug
skull cap ofseal-skin. In his agitation
over the distressing news he walked to
the front gate, and leaned upon it for
support, suddenly and distinctly beheId
the figure of his mother standing be-
fore him. Greatly impressed by the
occurrence, he determined to visit her
bed side, hastily made preparations for
the journey and by travelling express
all the way reached her house on Mon
day afternoon, when he told the story
of the apparition.
Meanwhile my mother had rallied
somewhat and her mind was clear most
of the time; but it was thought best
not to apprise her of my brothers
arrival. After time, when she was
thought to be sleeping, he stepped to
her door to look at her. She imme-
diately spoke to him in her ordinary
manner, without betraying the least
surprise at his being there, and said;
well, John, you look better in that
coat. | never saw such strange suit
as that you had on when you were
leaning over the gate on Sunday morn
ing
Ny poor brother, a man nearly sixty
years of age, and not in the least
superstitions, was yet so overcome by
this double mystery that he nearly
tainted. In this case no collusion was
possible. My mother had never visit
ed the city where my brother lived,
and had never seen the suit of clothes
mentioned. She could not have over
heard his voice in the house, as her
hearing was impaired. Can the event
be explained on scientific grounds.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-06-30
How to Save.

All men and women who work hard
with mind or body are subject to periodi-
cal attacks of biliousness, which way end
in disordered kidneys or liver and dan
gerous illness. A 80 ct. or $1.00 bottle of
Parker's Ginger Tonic will keep these
organs active, and by preventing the at
tack save you. much sickness, loss of
time and great expense. Many families
are kept in perfect health by using the
Tonic when Spring or Fall sickness
threatens. Delay at such times means
danger. Detroit Press. See other col
unm. je.16-1m
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-06-30

The other way: 'Do you sell Bibles
and Testaments here 2 inquired an eld-
erly lady of the gentlemanly clerk in
a bookstore. Yes, ma am. We have
fine variety. About what styles
would you like p i don't want any
of the old ones. l want reversed
Testament Evidently she thought
the whole business had gone back
ward.-New Haven Register.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-06-30

Evil thoughts are worse enemies
than lions and tigers, for we can keep
out of the way of wild beasts, but bad
thoughts win their way everywhere.
The cup that is full will hold no more;
keep your head and heart full Of good
thoughts that bad thoughts may find
no room to enter.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-06-30

Mr.. J. H Wade who last night
made the grand gift to the city Of
Cleveland of a magnificent park was
a delegate at large to the Democratic
National Convention from Ohio in
1880. There are some business men
in the Democratic party with big
hearts.-Erae Observer, 2lst.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-07-15
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
MT. JOY SOLDIERS ORPHANS.

Examination Day at Their School.
Yesterday was examination day at the
soldiers orphan school ut Mount Joy.
There 4 profound meaning in the answer
the little boy pupil in the language class
gave Deputy Superintendent Houck when
he told him to write examination with a
big E. 1t was a big event for the pupil,
and his cheerful cOuntenance portrayed
thought in anticipation of all that is
pleasant and merry in u vacation of six
weeks. And more than this, what pupil
is there over whose mind vacation does
no exercise good influence, giving
him relief from the duties of i
scholastic term of ten months? The
teachers do not object either. For more
than two successive months they have Ia
bored. How well, the deputy superintend-
ent tried to find out yesterday in the
main room of the building. The room
was nicely embellished with the cO.Ors
and notices Of evergreens, teaching les
SONS in themselves, such as "A little
knowledge every day." " But brevity is
the soul of w.t." Deeds arc fruits, but
words are leaves"
Shortly before 9 o'clock devotional exer-
cises were commenced by Rev. Rhoads, OF
the NJ. E. church, who read the Sd chapter
of Proverbs and offered prayer. After a
trio. with organ accompaniment, the first
grade, the primary pupils, were examined.
Then in regular order until 5 O'Clock,
when with tho examination of the eighth
grade, the examination was ended. There
was an hours recess at noon for dinner,
of which tho visitors we're invited to par
take.
In short address the superintendent
spoke in complimentary terms of the con-
ditiOn in which he found the school,:
OF the drawing which was conveniently
arranged for inspection he said, " do not
exaggerate when l say that l have not
seen better work than yours at tho nor
NAL school,"
Messrs. Thomas Smith, representative
of the Grand Army OF the Republic, New
pher, Of Millersvilie and ex-senator
Wright, of Mercer, the proprietor Of the
school, followed each, with a short speech,
Following are tho names Of the corps Of
teachers Principal, NJ. J. Brccht, J. G..
Wylio, Misses E. ]. Beitsle, MOllie Sellers,
Maggie Gallagher, Ada Morgan and Mrs.
Nj. J. Brccht. Matron, Miss Wood Super
intendent of boys, Col. Page.
The boys drilled in the evening with y
precision which called forth the admira-
tion Of the lockers on.
There was large number Of visitors
present including two buses full of delo-
gates of the Geo. II. Thomas post G. A.
r., of Lancaster, many from tho borough
and neiShboring towns.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-07-15

Another EDITORIAL " Heart BOwed Down.
Dennis Dealys Philadelphia Chronicle Her.
aid,
We are sure that in no other part Of
Pennsylvania, and, indeed, in no other part
Of tho entire country, has there proceeded
from any newspaper such coarse and brn-
tai editorial on the presidents condition
as that which appeared a day or two ago in
the columns Of tho Lancaster INTELLIGEN-
GER. 1t was with pain that We read such
production in Democratic journal
published in one of the most enlightened
communities Of the state, and it is simply
because We would not disgust or cnrage
our readers that We abstain from quoting
it. The mean and degraded spirit in which
it is couched will, however, really save its
author from tho general reproach and con-
tumely to which he might have been sub
jccted had the article been veilcd in more
guarded language. It was an entirely in-
defensible and unmanly production, and
however much the INTELLIGENCER may
desire to represent and to sustain the
Democracy of this state, it has given the
opponents of the party a handle to attack
it. As for ourselves, we disclaim any
sympathy with such an article, and the
Democracy of the state, VIC arc confident,
are of the same opinion
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-07-15
STATE ITEMS.

A petition of divorce was granted in the
UniOntOwn courts i few days ago that was
filed 1S years ago.
Harrisburg's postmaster is blamed for
flying the French flag over the postoffice.
such an Offense in the South would be a
hideous "Outrage."
Sylvester Mills, a practical miner, was
crushed beneath mass of coal at the
Diamond mines Wilkesbarrc and died
shortly afterwards.
BY the aid of the pawn ticket Of Chas.
Laverty's stolen watch, the police arc said
to have a certain clue to the Clugston
murderer, who some say is Little Johnny
Spielman, others E. A. Abbott, and others
Billy Forrester-all famous rogues.
At a meeting of tho officials of the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad company held in
Pittsburgh, yesterday, tho appointment of
ID. W. Caldwell rs general manager of
western lines was announced and was
heartily concurrcd in by all present. Cald-
we'll assumes control on August 1.
At the corner of 9Th and Chestnut streets,
Philadelphia, yesterday morning an ex-
press wagon horse, driven by colored
man, ran off with the front wheels, sepa-
rated from the vehicle by the breaking of
body bolt. The horse struck, knocked
down and killed Clayton w. Haincs, a
well-knOwn manufacturer.
The automatic electric railroad signals
which have been put up at several points
along the main line of the Pennsylvania
railroad are claimed by trainmen not to
work altogether satisfactorily. The trouble
is that the fail just often enough to make
than uncertain The scientific methods
employed in modern railroading require q
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-07-15

structure was shaken to its foundation.
A scene of CONSERVATION at snce ensued.
There were about 200 persons present,
and simultaneous rush was made for the
door, while the building resounded with
the shcieks of women and children.
There were a sufficient number of cool
headed persons present to intercept the
crowd at the door and prevent the loss Oi
life which must have ensued had tho vesti-
bule and steps been reached. While this
excitement was going ON number of old
ladies who were present fell upon their
knees and prayed aloud and earnestly.
Several Of the knights who sat on the side
where the lightning struck were pros
trated by tho shock, there swords attract
ing the electricity. The minister exhortcd
the people to remain quiet, saying :'' It is
the lightning of God, which purifies all
hearts, The excitement lasted half an
hour. While these scenes we're going or
in the church another bolt struck the pole
of one Of the coaches which were standing
in tho street, shattering it and prostrating
the horses. The horses attached to the
other coaches took fright and ran in al
directions. They were finally gathered to
gether and the funeral proceeded.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-07-15

When the tail of the comet whisked
over the Office and dazed the editor OF
the Philadelphia Ercniny Telegraph, a
small portion of it seems to have also
touched the editor of the Ereniaq
Chronicle Herald and given him a dash
Of idiocy. The Chronicle Herald is a paper
which has ATTRACTED public attention
during the recent excitement mainly by
its use of patent medicine wood.cut as a
portrait of Mrs. Garfield, and of another
old Molly Mcguire cut one day as Garfield,
the next as Guiteau and on the next as the
great and good Doctor Willard Bliss.
Ordinarily the CAroniclc-Herald relapses
into a depository for secondhand snake
stories, ravishments and Bowery litera-