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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14
The American bible Society in Texas.

Distribution of the holy scriptures by
the colporteurs in the months of August
and September, 1851;
Number of days ofservicc, 5SS number OF
miles travelled, 7,4l9 number of families
visited, $500 number OF families visited
without the Bible, $50; destitute families
supplied with the Bible, 1885, destitute indi-
viduals supplied in addition, 49, number of
volumes sold, 3,7i4; money received from
sales, 81, li9.3l; number of volumes given
TO the needy, 15l; value of the volumes given
away, Sl62.50; money received by the
colportcurs from churches and individuals
in aid of the work, $1,000.
w. b. RANKIN,
District Superintendent, Austin Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

Mr. Frank NJ. Wolf, lawyer from Mis-
souri,, who arrived here Wednesday evening
put up at the National hotel, on Pacific
avenue During the day he met some old
acquaintance who were stopping Mt the
Grand Windsor and he concluded to room
with them and went there. When he re-
turned to the National hotel to get his valise
he found that it had been stolen and with
il S25 in clothes. He notified the police,
and they are trying to trace the matter.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

We will duplicate New York or st. Louis
iobbing prices, and in no case charge more
than the difference in freights Merchants
of Texas will please make anote of this and
call and examine our stock or send us their
orders, which we will fill on approval, Civ
ing them the privilege of returning such
articles as does not please in price and Sc
lection. We consider our Judgment and
capacity for filling orders extra good.
BLANKENsHIP IL BLAKE.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

Madame LoComte, French modiste,
has opened an establishment at sos Main
street, where she is displaying an elegant
assortment of ladies' and childrens' goods,
imported direct fror' Paris, to which she
wishes the attention Oh. ie ladies of Dallas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14
Call for PUNISHABLE boot.

Ladies not finding in stock hat or n bon
net to suit their taste, will find experienced
milliners to take their orders and execute
them satisfactorily. Material for such pur-
poses new and of the latest styles, in great
variety, always in stock at
NJ. R0sENTHAL & Co.'S,
Cor. Elm and Poydras streets.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

Messrs d. b. Stropc & Co., Druggists,
Fort Wayne. Ind, write: st, Jacobs Oil is
considered by our customers the best lini-
ment known as it always gives satisfaction,
and it never fails. Mr.. II. c. Ward il one
of them. 1t cured him of a severe case OF
rheumatism in three days. We always
recommend the Oil as first class liniment.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14
MORE CHAMPION ACTORS AND ARTISTS

half undn
Arcnic and Equestrian Fields.
the highest grade of thurman development and perfection
Charots pae Three twenty savage
military and Illustrate historic periods and Of
tned All solid brilliant
describe Oches Mcoch
muca Caop five miles; Genuine Georgia
Highland Musical Devices filling
miles melody
Unparalleled an Acknowledged
interest wonderful nature the
anusem behodh the appetite and desire see
We Curiosity do not exhibit.
for NJ peope. comfortably cushioned Chairs
ApMssiON CHILDREN UNDER NINE YEARS OF AGE
lime 10 see The
preferable
csher besides exactly the
railroad
IS can be purchas the days exhibition at
Music Store rectal asigh Aivanc.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14
Dirt Cheap.

C. II. Clancy, whose shirt mandatory
is located at No 6l2 south Main street, is
now offering to the public white shirts of
good material, made to order at 81 apiece,
He still manufactures to order, his famous
make of drawcrs-double-li in the seat
Go see him and have your shirts and draw
crs made to order. He has on hand fine
lot of flannel goods, which he is making up
at remarkably low prices.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14


New l.EG, October l&-Noney ito6,
Exchange 45Sl-2
Governments strong new IS and coupons
wa; new LIS l2S; new IS ll5A.
s,ate bonds dun and nominal
steaks weak,
Cotte quiet and steady
sugar firm and trade moderate. fair 10 good
refining I, 70 ~ refined aum and more active.
standard A "a,
Moasscs quiet and steady
NEW ORLEANS.
New ORLEANS October lS.--Coln dull and
lower at Is TO 10
Dry salt meats dull and lower shoulders
packed SA toSA.
Bacon easier shoulders ITO %; clear nib ia,
clear sides liAs IN iiil; Others unchanged.
sight 0opcr l00l premium.
sterling bank ~,
ConSols 07a TO 67's.
CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, October lS.--Flour weak
Wheat unsettled, lower and Irregular No .
Chicago spring ISL Ia cash and October i8ls.
TO lSa S-i November aud December
Corn active. and lower opened strong and
higher, hut closed at inside prices at 59i, TO g.
and December
Oats dun. weak and lower Noe a cash; isA
October i2h November
Pork In fair demand hut lower opened strong
and higher and closed at inside prices at Il cash
10 50 October. and November IL o. To Il II
December.
Lard In fair demand and lower opened s,rong
and higher but closed at inside prices at II G2li
70 IL 6b cash; October and November II 81
BulI meats; shoulders. 7 60 short rih9 20; shor
clear sides 80
Whisky quiet aud unchanged
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14
Attn. =. Owens

New boot and shoe store, you will find the
best assortment of goods ever brought TO
Dallas His goods were all bought direct
from the factories, for cash, which enables
him to put them TO his customers at "short
crop prices and he means TO do it. He
will sell more and better goods for less
money than any other house in Dallas.
Don't take our word for it, but call and ex-
anime for yourselves at 500 Elm street La
dies and children'S fine shoes a speciality.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14
Sheep, Sheep! Sheep!

One thousand sheep and twelve fine i'm
ported bucks for sale. The sheep are good
and in fine condition. VIII sell on account
our business is such that we can't give
proper attention. For information apply
to II. l.. GOODMAN & Co,
Corscana, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14
Cloaks and Dolmans
Al Baumanls, 200 Elm street.

There is nothing which adds so much to
the appearance of well fitting garment, as
the buttons and trimmings, and MS III.
Zimmerman makes these speciality, he
is better prepared TO adorn the human
form than any. other firm In this city
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

Mr.. James A. Weatheriord of Spring
field, Ohio, says: Browns Iron Bitters
cured me of the worst case OF dyspepsia
man ever had, The muscles ofmy stomach,
liver and bowels now seem so strong, | be.
leve could almost digest petritied cheese
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14
~ rs, SO rs, 80 10,

The above sum will get yon pair of good,
heavy calf shoes The celebrated Black
Crook shoe, especially intended for outdoor
work. Every pair is fully warranted and
satisfaction guaranteed. The place is at
Leon kahn's, COL Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

Having had the advantage to be late in
the eastern markets and bought an entire
new stock of new novelties, please come to
see us at our new building. Il. Bauman,
706 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

Joseph spanglcr, an epileptic inmate of
the Decatur Illinois, poor farm, was found
dead few days ago, having fallen in fit
and broken his neck by striking his head
against scat.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

In Dallas is the Dclmonico. Oysters from
tile Atlantic and the gulf, and from noun
tain and sea, Of the most exquisite flavor,
always served up to those OF fastidious taste.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14
Ladies

Do you wish stylish and comfortable shoe?
If so examine the Common Sense Bull
Shoes, hand made, in kid or goat. If you
try them once you will never have any
other. AT Leon Kahp's, G0i Elm.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14
oskuiI Duggcry."

Last night HERALD reporter witnessed
q scheme of skull duggcry, to use slang
phrase, that ought TO have been seen by a
police officer A wheel of fortune sharp, u
fakir playing for suckers" had two men
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14
UatslHatsl Hats!

The latest novelties in felt, plush, straw
chip and porcupine. Call at NJ. Rosentha
Il Co.'s.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14
Very Few Plain Straw Hats Used.

All the rage. Porcupine, rough and
ready and satin braids Hats and bonnets-
every new shape at Baumans, 706 Elm
street
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

The leading styles of stiff, fur, silk and
Stetson's fine, soft hats in all styles and col
ors, to be found at Leon Kahn's hat and shoe
store, Col Elm street
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

may be entirely prevented by the use of
Burnctt's CocoHinc.
The superiority of Burnetts Flayoring
Extracts consists in their perfect purity and
strength.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14
No Plain Felts Worn.

Plush, NAB, Moscow, Beaver and covered
hats and bonncts, all the style, all shapes
and Colors, at Bauman's FOG Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14
Crushed Feed.

Oats, corn and barley crushed is econom-
zeal, healthful and better for horses and
cows than whole grain. Corn meal, Graham
flour, hominy and grits, manufactured at
Felton's corn mill, Patterson avenue.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

George Loomis is at The Office; the best
place in town to get drink is at The Office.
None but straight goods are sold at Tic
Office.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

The largest selection in millinery goods
fall kinds can be found at NJ. Roscnthal
& Co.'S corner Elm and Poydras streets
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

Wanted-Cast off clothing, subscriptions
by Loudon, sos Elm street; drop postal
and he will call ON you for them.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

Coal oil or petroleum may be very nice
for for. illuminating I or lubriCatiag purposes,
q cough with DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is
looked upon as the standard Cough REM
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

The merchant tailors of COZ Main street,
have received another lot Of woolens, which
are offered the public at the lowest possible
prices. These gentleman are doing n lively
business in their line, and we bespcnk for
them q continually increasing trade.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

Hunstable boots are something used by
all well regulated heads of families who
foot their bills promptly.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

Havelocls, listers and Jackets.
Trimmed in snowflake plush and fur, at
Baumans, 706 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

Having been late in the eastern market
and bought an entire new stock Of MILL
merry, cloaks, suits, ladies wear, fancy goods
and notions. Convince yourselves, at Il.
Dauman's, 706 Elm street,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

Dick Flanagan and George LOOMS can be
FUND All The Office.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14
DO you wear the Hunstable boot?

For fine mixed drinks, The Office can not
be excclled.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

Ifyou want to get good heavy blue
flannel shirt, go to A. & L, Mittenthal, 500
Elm street
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

NcusUugs, KOhchcs,
Rats, mice, ants, flies, vcrmin, mosquitoes,
insects, &c, cleared out by Rough on
Rats l5c boxes ut druggists.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

Barnum's circus will be in Dallas on the
22nd inst.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

The Office is on Poydras street, between
Main and Elm streets.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

Don't fail to read the advertisement Of
Barnum's great circus in this issue.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

Dick Flanagan at The Office. Lunch all
day at The Office. 1t is the ncatest place in
town
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

Wanted-Old books, magazines and PAM
phlets by Loudon. Send him n postal he
will call for them.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14
Dallas Stock Yard Feed Store, ,1l0 Elm


Keeps always on hand oats corn, hay and
bran. Cow feed such as crushed corn oats
and barley. Better for horses and cows
than barley. Feed delivered free to any
mart of the city, J. l.. FUpaE & Co.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14
UONFEDERATE BONDS.

Am buying largely these bonds with all cou-
pons attached. Until orders exhausted, win
pay % thousand for such bonds delivered ut
my Office Gt Wall ST., New York, free of
expense, In lots under one hundred thousand,
and $500 thousand IN larger lots
RAPHAEL j, MOSES, Jr.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14

The handsomest sample room in town is
The Office
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-14
BALANCE OF TRADE.

A Correspondent severely Critioises Mr..
Mngie's opinions-Ingenious Reasoning.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-04
Certiicat of SPECIAL
Partnership.

This is to certify that the unde ersigned
have formed special partnership, pur-
suant to the provisions of the Civil Code
of the State of California.
That the name or firm under which
such partnership Is to be conducted Is
81. W. Bixby & Co."
That the general nature of the business
80 be transacted is raising and trading in
cattle, sheep, horses and other stock, In.
cluding wool raising. dairy business,
pasturing animals and all other business
That the names of all the general and
special partners are as follows: John w.
Bixby, who resides in Los Angeles ooun-
ty, State Of CALIFORNIA;; and lothian Blk
by, who resides In the same county and
State, each and both of whom are the
general partners; and tsaias w. He'll
man, who resides in the city and county
of Los Angeles, in said State, who is the
special partner.
That said Isaias W. Hellman has con-
tributed the sum of (Sl6,866 87-100) six
teen thousand six hundred and sixty-six
67-lOO dollars as capital to the common
STOCK and as his portion of the capital
of said partnership.
That the principal place of business OF
said partnership is and shall be In said
county of Los Angeles, State OF Caliior-
mia.
That the said partnership is to COM
mence on the llth dav of July, A. D. 1881,
and is to terminate on the 1lth day or
July, A. d. 1885.
Dated at Los Angeles, this eth day OF
JOHN W. BIxBY.
JOTHAM BlXBY.
ISAIAS W. HELLMAN.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-04
School District Election Notice.

Notice is hereby given to the qualified
electors OF Little Lake School District OF
Los Angeles county, State of California,
that an election will be held in said
school district, at which the question
will be submitted TO said qualified elect
ors: Whether bonds shall be issued and
sold for the purse of building q new
school house in said district and for fur
nishing the same.
said election will be held on Friday.
the 18th day OF August, A. ID. 1881, at the
school house, in said district.
Henry Eaton, William Ryle and s..
Foster have been appointed Judges to
conduct said election.
The polls Will be open from ii O'Clock
A. NJ. until O'Clock p.
The amount of bonds proposed to be
issued Is two thousand dollars; the de-
nomination OF said bonds one hundred
dollars each; the rate of interest eight
per cent. per annum; and the time The
whole or any part OF said bonds are to
run is ten years, subject to the provis-
ions of section 1887 OF the Political Code.
Los Nietos Township, July IL, 1881,
w. A. SWlTZER,
w. w. ORR,
WILLIAM RYLE,
Trustees Of Little Lake School p.xtrict
OF Los Aneslepcounty. Jy2l-law.sw
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-04
LEGAL.
Su M MONS.
In the Superior Court
OF the State of California, In a 1u
for the County of Los Angeles.

Francisco Grazide, plaintiff, VS.. oliver
Devillers, defendant.
Action brought In the Superior Court
OF the State Of California, in and for the
county of Los Angeles, and the COM
plant filed in said county of Los Ange-
les, in the office of the Clerk of said SUI
perior Court.
The People OF the State of California
send greeting to Oliver Devillers, de-
fendant.
You are hereby required to appear In
an action brought against you by the
above named plaintiff in the Superior
Court of the State OF California, in and
for the county of Los Angeles, and to an
ten days exclusive of the day of service)
after the service on you of this summons
If served within this county; or. IL
served elsewhere, within thirty days-or
Judgment by default will be taken against
you according to the prayer OF said COM
plant.
The said action is brought to obtain a
decree of this Court for the foreclosure OF
certain mortgage described in the said
complaint, and executed by the said o.
Devtllers 10 @. Grazide, on the Sd day OF
October, 1879, to secure the payment of a
certain promissory note, made on the Sd
day of October, 1875, by o. Devillers, for
the sum OF $500 gold coin. with interest
at the rate of IL per cent per month from
date until paid, and payable to the said
G. Grazide; that the premises conveyed
ny sdlu mortgage may De SOlu ana bne
proceeds applied to the payment of $500
gold coin, with interest at the rate of IL
per cent per month from october 3. 1876,
and for IL per cent as attorneys fees, as
provided for in said mortgage, and costs
| o. suit; and in case such proceeds are
not sufficient To pay the same, then to OBJ
tain an execution against said defendant
for the balance remaining due; and also
| that the defendant and all persons claim
ing by, through or under him, may be
barred aad foreclosed Of all right, title,
claim, lien, equity of redemption and in
terest in and to said mOrtgaged premises
and for other and further relief.
Reference is had to complaint for par
ticulars.
And you are hereby notified that If you
fall to appear and answer the said COM
plant, as above required, the said plain
tiff will apply to the Court for the relief
demanded in the said complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal OF
the Superior Court of the State of Cali
foi mia, in and for the county OF Los Ange-
les, this 4th day of March, in the
year of our Lord ,one thousand eight hun
dred and eighty-one.
BY A. RIMPAU. Deputy,
Endorsed
WALTER d. STEPHENSON,
mS-2m Attorney for Plaintiff.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-04
THURSDAY, THE ELEVENTH
DAY OF AUGUST, 1881,

All the right. title, interest and estate
of the said b. ID. Wilson, deceased, at
the time OF his death, and all the right,
title and interest that the said estate has,
by operation of law or otherwise, ac-
quiIed other than or in addition to that
of the said intestate at the time
of his death, in and to all those certain
lots. pieces or parcels of land situate, ly-
ing and being in the said county of Los
Angeles, State of fCalifornia, bounded and
decribed as follows, to wit:
First-Lot 10, range s. of the Alhambra
tract. according TO survey thereof made
by George Hansen and recorded in the
Iecords of Los Angeles county.
Second-An undivided one.half of that
certain tract OF land situated In sale;
county and known as soak Knoll, )" said
tract being bounded on the north by
lands of the Lake Vineyard Land and
Water Association. east by Home tract;
and west by lands of Stoneman, contain
ing one hundred and seventy l70) acres,
Third-Also, the following lots of land
situate in what is known as the "Alham-
and being:
Fractional lots and 4, in range 2. con-
tanning acres.
Lot S, range 2, containing acres.
Lot 9, range Q, containing "a acres.
Lots and s, range 2, containing 10
acres.
Lots 7 and 8. range 3. containing 10
acres.
Lot 8, range 8, containing 5 acres.
Lots and @, range 4, containing IA
acres.
Lots 10, IL and IL, range 4. containing Is
acres.
Lots 8 and Q. range s, containing ID
acres.
Lots 10, IL and IL, range s, containing 15
acres.
Lot 6, range 0. containing "a acres.
Terms ana condition OF sale-Cash in
gold coin of the United States. Deed at
expense of the purchase. Bids or offers
may be made at any time after the first
publication of this notice and before The
making of the sale. All bids or offers must
be in writing and delivered to the un-
dersigned, j. DE Barth Shorb, personally,
at his residence, near San Gabriel, Call.
fornia.
Dated July 25th, 1881.
]. DE BARTH SHORB,
MARGARET 8. WILSON,
Executors OF the estate of B. d. Wilson,
deceased, iy28td
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-04
THE
Burlington Weekly HaVEeye

This paper, which is universally quoted
may be had at any News Depot at cents
per copy. Annual subscription, postpaid,
$2.00.
Agents are wanted everywhere to take
subscriptions and retain 80 cents in cssh on
each annual subscriber. General Agents
may send $1.25 per year.
$1,000 IN THREE PREMIUMS.
We will pay the agent sending US this
largest list Of subscribers before March /,
1879, one first class TX octave, rosewood or
walnut, NEW SCALE, UPRIGHT PIANO.
full iron frame, Overstrung bass, thrss
unisons, patent improved agraffo bar ar.
rangement, EXTRA Rich, $850.OO. This list
to be at least $50 names.
For the second list, not to be less than
200 names, $100 in gold.
For the third list, not to be less than lOu
names, $50 in gold.
For $500, at ono time, we will send tsu
copies one year,
For $7.06, at one time, we will send five
copies one year. u
For three names and $500 we will SEND
the Companion Scroll Saw and Drill, value
$3.50, as special premium.
For five names and $1,000 we will SEND
the Companion Scroll Saw, Drill and Lathe,
value $500, as special premium.
Address,
RAWKeYE PUBLISHING COMPANY,
Burlington, lews.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-04
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY Or
DER OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
SHOULD NOT BE MADE.


Henry Charles, the administrator of
the estate Of Vacillio Jurado, deceased.
having filed his petition herein praying
for an order of sale of the real estate OF
said decedent, for the purposes therein
set forth.
1t is therefore ordered by the Judge of
said Court, that all persons interested in
the estate of said deceased appear before
the said Superior Court on Tuesday,
the I'd day OF August, A. d. 1881. at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon of said day, at the
courtroom of said Superior CourL, at the
Court House, in the county OF
Los Angeles, to show cause why an order
should not be granted to the said Henry
Charles, administrator, to sell so much
OF the real estate OF the said deceased as
shall be necessary.
And that a copy of this order be pub
lished at least three successive weeks in
the Los Angeles Daily Herald, q news
paper printed and published in said coun.
ty OF Los Angeles.
SEPULVEDA,
Superior Judge.
Dated July 18th, 1881.