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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-04-08

Vessels Leaf.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, April THE
American schooner Es.eila and the
Mexican pilot boat Teodivits have been
lost ON the bar at rucham during .
norther. All hands were drowned.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-04-08
Confessed u CrIme.

LEXINGTON, Ky, April IA negro In
Jail at Charleston. West Virginia. is re-
ported to have confessed to the muir
der Of the Gibson children, and for
which Neal and Craft are now IN Jail
hero, and whom numerous attempts
have been p,ade to IL nch.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-02-04

SHERMAN, Feb.3.-fSpeoial. THE west.
bound express train on the Texas & Pacific
was FIVE hours late yesterday, and while
the mail was in tranist from the depot TO
our post office. at 1880 last night tho sher.
man letter way. pouch was taken from the
wagon and its contents rlHed. This morn.
ing a package OF letters was found near the
HORSEBACK Just south OF the courthouse. on
the plaza. a number OF opened and mutt.
lated letters, and quite n humber of bank
checks OF various denominations, amount.
ing, in the aggregate to 500, lay scattered
about, where the zepbyrs had driltpd them.
In the wagon.yard of Mr.. Slammons, about
100 yards IN the rear Of the post-oi,lce, n
large bundle of opened and unopened let.
ters were found in one of the manrers. The
latter circumstances leads to tie belief
that tue pouch was abstracted
whlle the transfer wagon was driving
in at the rear end of the Office. The pouch
has not yet been found. There were four
registered letters, three OF which were
taken, but one containing check TO the
postmaster aud record of the other three.
was leit. 1t is impossible to tell how many
valuable letters were riiled or carried away.
Suspicion rests on two hard.looking chaps
from the country, who were seen loiterinp
about the Office at late hour. Officers are
in search. Inspector Foster telegraphed
from Austin this evening, authorizing Post.
master Donaldson to offer a reward oI SiO0.
Another terrible blizzard-a fine. sharn
snow, drifting all day, and business Ia at 4
standstill.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-02-04
AN OPEN LETTER,

Certain parties have tried to make appear that our
liberal scheme OF presenting the public three handsome
useful articles the 24th Of February gotten up for
the purpose of making money, We wish to the
public, most emphatcay that any such statement direct
implied, is untrue
The articles in question are presented our customers
in return for their liberal patronage, and pledge word
that the CLOTHING GENTS FUNsHNG GooDs sold by us
only sold below former prices but have abso
luey marked down entire stock of Clothing to Cosr
PRcE and further pledge ourselves that one except
bona hde customer of the house. is entitled participate in
this great distribution of presents The public is benefited
by marking down process while we, the other hand
thus enabled by the realization of money from present
large Stock prepare articles for the coming Spring and
Summer Season. and thus exhibit in Dallas stock of Cloth
ing and Furnishing Goods hereafter such will please the
most aesthetic and fastidous in price, style, quality
and quantity.
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Some Of Our Bargains
SILKS AND DRESS GOODS.

A special lot Of Colored Brocaded Silk Vel.
vets at o. worth SS 90.
a lot of Black Goods, dosble width, hns qusl
tty. at $50, worth $50
Oaeeked, etrl, ed ard Fisured Summer silks
extra quality, full, worth 81, 500
Aspecial lot Of lue All-woo and silk Dres,
Goods, 46 inehes wide, at Soc fully worth g. ~
An elegant lot OF ALI Wool. French rlsids, q
lncnes wide are again reduced 10 75c. originally
U.to. This Is the last chance al them.
One LOT OF silk Embroidered fine An Woo
twiled Dreu Goods, A inches wide, at 81 "
were SOLD at o. 90
A lot of Atwood Satin Striped, A inches wild,
down 70 SL00 from 81 20.
a lo.of Brocaded Dress Goods for 26c.; actual
" worth <Uc.
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HOSIERY, C0RSETS, ETC.

An assortment OF Ladies' uose. full regular
made. al great variety of stripes, al S5c ans
soc; none are worth less than Soc. and some as
high as 76c
Chudrens Hose, half and full regular made,
assysrlety OF stripe In sizes to 81, al 2OC
worth SSc and shc ~ 85c, worth 65c. aud
70c.
A special lot of odd and ends Of Corset,
ssiled mistirs and samples at 500, So, SlQ0 and
u SO. worth hilly double
A lot Of Cash's Running lace. edged in \, a.
md y inches wide, all for 25e dozen worth
&c, 76c aud 81 00,
>loto' silk Handkerch!efs at ssc in fancy,
white and bordersd, such n hAvs been selling
Al b0c.
A Lot OF Knit shawlS At Soc, 100 and sts0
well worth again ss much.
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PTrspuRc, Pa, Feb. 3.--The glass blow.
ers working In the bottle factory have been
notified by their employers that in view Of
the dull trade a reduction Of 10 per cent.
will be made In wages The men will op.
pose the reduction, and strike Il likslv.
The Amalgamated association ofiron aid
steel workers are arranging for q series Of
mass meetings 10 declare In favor al 4
sound tariff and Of protecting homo indus.
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Iiastrop

BAsTRor, Fob, Especial. Your re.
porter learned to-day that Mr. Baron, a
farmer living about eight miles above town,
died this morning from an overdose of med.
icinc,
The weather, which was very warm YES.
terday, changed suddenly this morning.
day. "''
On account OF the unpleasant weather of
late, business has been unusually dull.
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Howe,

Howe, Feb. 3.--Ispecial,I-A severe
norther, accompanied with snow, reached
this vicinity about IL O'Clock last night and
continued through the night and all dav
The mercury fell 60 degrees in few hours.
Several of our farmers have been seeding
oais, put are afraid the present freeze will
kiln the seed grain. wa
Trade is still lively.
Two new stores were opened In our town
today. Wv"
The machinery has just been received for
a new ilourlng mill.
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Got the Best ofIt

MONTEREY, MIX, Feb. 2.--Near Salinas
yesterday, seven leagues north of here. A
desperate light between the custom. house
guard and smugglcrs occurred. Several
days ago seizure of contraband was made
near Lampazos, on the border, and tbe
goods seized taken thence south toward
Salinas under guard OF ten men, Aboni
forty smugglers attacked the CONVOY yes.
terday afternoon, killing Contrar 'the
guard, woundiug several and getting on
with the recaptured contraband into ths
mountains. No smugglcrs were killed. ''
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-02-04
Fort Worth,

FoRr WoRrH. Feb. 3-Ispeclal. The
Driving Park association have bough. 100
acres of land in the northern portion of the
city for $1,000, where the track will be 10.
Gated. The stock has been increased to
$4,000.
Bob Barry, negro dish.washer at the
FL Paso. stole $40, gold ring and fine
clothing from his employers, last night. He
has not been arrested yet.
Taylor Manldom, OF San Miguel county,
New Mexico, brought $4,000 worth OF f,ne
attle here to-day.
A large party OF citizens leave In the
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Allen.

ALLEN, Feb. 3.-Tspecial l-Last night
at late hour the storehouse Of Mr.. @. @,
Mountcastle, at this place, was entered bv
burglars and robbed Of $50 In money, soma
mems clothing, dozen or 40 of silk hnnd.
kerchiefs and other merchandise. An ne.
tempt was made to break open the safe, but
u proved futile. The robbers also made \
haul on the y p,st.ofilce, hich is In the same
building. taking three registered letters md
az the postage.stamps that were In the
onice. Mr.. Mountcastlc, the postmaster.
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And Still Other Bargains
CARPET DEPARTMENT.

: All Lace Curtains in one, two and three pair
lots have been marked down to about half their
value.
lot of odds and ends in Carpets marked
down from 10 10 25 per cent
Smyrna, Velvet and Tapestry Rugs and Mats
mari. d way down from former prices
One ~ peolsl lot Of Smyrna Mats VI 60, worth
e1(0
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CARPET DEPARTMENT.

One lot of Administer Rugs at 80, worth 3 90.
large line otCretonnss REQ uCed to i5e., lsc,,
2Oc., 25c aud SJo that were 2sc., S0t., 4Oc. and
Gee,
large lot OF hrst quality Linsolum at ]. 90,
worth slf5, they are IN patterns not
ns,ng msde any more, and we win close Them At
the above figures.
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IbenIson.

DkNIsoS, Feb. 3.--[Speciall - Lorenzo
Howe, lately appointed city assessor, fail.
ing to make good his bond the mayor ap-
pointed J. J. Fairbanks, OF the Gas com.
pany, which proved acceptable to everyone
Near Colbert, this morning, an engine
bound north ran into IA freight train, do.
Mollshlng both engines and delaying the
passenger train.
-, Thermometer, 10 degrees, and showing
like bazes. """
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-02-04
More Of Our Bargains
Millinery and Cloak Department.

A lot OF very han isome Dolmsns at a uniform
pri OF $40 ~, among hem are garments that
have been selling for So o.
Another reduction In SILK Dolmang One spe.
cial lot at.Sl0,U0: this Is the last time we shall
offer them al such tgs.es, and hsy are sure To
be sold out at that price
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MARSHALL, Feb, 3.-Tspecial, Major
Thomas Poland, OF Shreveport, died this
morning.
This morning IL WAS warm and pleaSant
this evening II Is freezing cold
Twenty.three marriage licenses were "a.
sued by our county clerk during the month
OF January.
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san Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 3,--[Special. l.
An extreme cold spell set In this evening
attended by snow, which falls slowly rhn.,
thermometer fell 38o In four hours
nhoDert Eager, an old and highly respected
day. "'' '''' ''' W.
q smallpox has entirely disappeared. The
uMveston News reports are pure iabrica.
!, Trains are arriving regularly from San
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millinery and Cloak Department.

A lot Of Hats and Bonnets marked down TO
toe.. 1.0o AID 81 80. worth double tho price.
A lot OF Felt skirts ~ i0c 50c., 60c x5o., !. 90
l.1 and Sis, worth 60c,. 75c., 81 snd upward.
A lot OF Ladies' and Misses Waking
Jackeu, light and medium colored. all
Atths very low price OF g. %; win not be offered
again for less than 30 aud 81 co.
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Paris.

PANS, Feb. D. Especial, l--somo twenty.
hve OF our citizens left to-day for New Or.
leans to attend Mardi Gras. The cello.
prated oook'hghters, Wright and Martin,
carried with them seventeen chickens said
TO DO iull, ,hluods. Among those who len
are Master Sterling Price and his two
amnable sisters, Judge Gaines and lady.
uolonel Thomas, General Warren, Dr.
others VS."
me southwestern Telephone company
commenced operations to-day.
~ ~ ~ showing lively, and is very cold,
local option. ''''"
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Colorado.

COLORADO, Feb. 3,-lspeciall-A severe
nIorther, with q .slight.iall of snow, struck
this place last night.
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GRlXeatnn

GALVESTON, Feb, Especial. supreme
court Reversed and remanded; McLeon
n Miller vs.. Cundtf, from Houston county.
Hester ct al. w. Merganthal, from Free
stone county; James vs.. Watson, from JEFF.
forson county, Blanton VS.. Mayes, from
Chambers county; Watson vs.. Houston Il
Texas Central railway, from Harris county,
Cooper vs.. Austin, from Houston county,
Affirmed: Cheveral VS.. Mccormick, from
Harris county; Meador company VS., An.
ingdale, from Waller county: Gibso
Mullcan, from Frecstone county: Cl
vs.. Branch ct A., from Hardin county.
Dismissed; Pierce ct al. VS.. Lency, from
Galveston county; Galveston. Houston q
San Antonio railway vs.. Conner, from Col
Orado county
Court Of appeals-ailirmed Duboise VS..
the State, from Dewitt county, Boykin va.
the State, from Polk county Wicks vs..
the State from Lavaca county. Reversed
and remanded Ruttar vs. Lallere,
from Fayettc county Gillespie vs..
the state, IRON Walker county Dyson VS..
the state from Orange county; Hackett
ys. tue state. from Washington county.
The case of Eli Mcconnell, from Parker
comfy, was affirmed.
.GMvEsroN, Feb. Especial Exports
of cotton, 3 0j7 bales
The Theatre Comique was reopened to.
night.
Upon arrival of The troupe by delayed
trnin this afternoon band of music met
them at the depot and they we're escorted
to troir hotels IN carriages.
Captain Smith, the Underwriters inspeo.
tor, having examined the bark Scayenger
/ reports that the damage from the recent
| fire will not exceed $25.
| Seven marriage licenses were issued dur.
| ing the past week.
Sixteen hundred and soventy.six children
were in attendance in the public schools
during the week, which is SS 1-l0 per cent,
OF the number on the roll.
The skating ring closed to.nigh for the
/ season.
|, Weather bulle.in, for the cottonbelt. inr.
nished by the signal service in conjunction
with the several railways of the state:
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Is using every means in his power TO have
them captured. They were evidently not
experts, as a lamp, two spoons and bowls
and an empty oyster can were found on the
counter. No clue has yet been found that
will lead TO their capture.
our town isimproying. several new build.
ings having been erected recently. We
have shipped about 30 bales of cotton from
mere this season, and there is considerable
shipped.
The weather is very cold, some snow fall.
ing, and brisk norther blowing at present.
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,OrninS tor New Orleans to see Marli

Grss.
W. Il. NJ, RarkeT. OF Galveston, general
travelne auditor OF the Santa Fe, is in the
city, auditing accounts. lie goes from here
to Dallas.
A short time ago suit was brought to dis
possess w. IL. IL, Moore of piece OF land
bought by Moore from Robert Toombs, OF
Georgia. To-day Robert roombs died
The trial of the suit of Major J. Y, Hog.
sett VS.. the Fort Worth & Denver CITY Rail.
way company, resulted in hung Jury.
The case Of the City National bank VS.. ],
N. Capp \ Co, A, NJ. Carter, esq, special
Judge, will be heard on Monday, ON motion
Tor new trial.
The grand opening Of the district court.
room Is being filled with DOORS, transoms
son & Head.
Attachments were filed in Justice Jinn's
court yesterday against William Matthew'S
urove OF horses, by Sylvester Moore and l..
., Shapin, and another against A. Mggy
and the property of Sam Well, by w. A.
Flippo.
The youth who acted as body servant for
tne nan without legs, the stationary ped.
Glor seen on the streets few day ago in A
hand carriage, is down sick with pneu.
monia, contracted from exposure on the
street, The peddler has abandoned his
servant.
About week ago two celebrated trap
pers, well known in the Adirondacks, ar
rived IN the city and took board in pri.
vate family, Their names are August
Friedman and Thomas krinter. These two
gentlemen were employed as scouts by the
british government in upper Canada and
one OF them lived for eight years in
the lroquos nation. and was also
among the Hurons long enough to acquire
Their language. Their purpose In visiting
TINS Guy is TO investigate the character and
number OF fur-yielding animals in Texas
rivers. They applied at Mr. George Elite
mans shop on Main street Monday, on ar
rlving, and ordered skiif fourteen feet
long, finished perfectly, and their boat was
built at once by Mr.. u, w. keasey, wood.
workman at Etteman's shop.
Yesterday the two strangers launched
their skill in the Trinity aud embarked
with their rifles, traps and fishing tackle,
tents, provisions and blankets. They ex.
peot TO driit with the stream, fishing and
trapping as they 20, perhaps all the way to
the coast
"A tall, muscular fellow, aged about ls,
rode into the city yesterday ON a bareback
| F""l, "nNh ho eoitl W n. y, bfouks, pro
prietor ofthe Concho agon.yard, for $s5
lie says his father is a Dallas grocer named
George Clark, and that the pony h,
sold belonged to his father, but that he haC
y right TO sell it, Tom says that he hai
lately worked in a gin, the property o
John Moore, at Bedford.
Jack Flint VS.. Tom H. Mathis, suit .o
rent, dismissed at costs of both parties.
a. Nj. Nioolvs. A. d. Allibone garnishec
over-ruled.
a. j. Bebant vs.. Il. W, Howell; motion
to reconsider motion for new trial granted
The criminal docket will be taken II,
Monday.
Tomorrow City Marshal Samuel Farme
aud Major =, A. Tidball will be arrested b,
Deputy Sheriff Jimmy Thomson and takel
rs attached witnesses to Breckenridge in tn
case OF the State OF Texas Va. higgins.
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

To every customer purchasing goods of us amounting
to Ten Dollars from this date to the evening of February
"a, 1883, Presentation Ticket will be given. Zach ticket is
stamped and numbered and duplicate there's will be de-
posted sealed box At o'clock, the evening of Sat
uday February 24h said sealed box will be opened in the
presence Of the public and taken charge of three response
bic and dsnterested citizens selected by customers
@ The hfueth, hundredth and one hundred and
heh duplicate taken out of the box from among the whole
number Of tickets will determine who entitled these three
valuable presents, in the following order towit:
The number corresponding with the hfeh duplicate ts-
ken out of the box entities the holder the Grand Piano
The one hundredth duplicate taken Of the box entities
the holder to the elegant Silver Service.
The one hundred and 6eh duplicate taken out of the
box entities the holder to the handsome Lays Dressing Case
M Whoever has any wants in the Line of Mems or Boys
Wearing Apparel will hardly fail participate in this presena-
ion sale when the goods offer sold with usual
nee as to quality and price with privilege Of exchange
sT RETNHARDT
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THE CONTINENTS.

1t Il Believed that the Murderers. or
PhGnix Park. Have at Last
Been Unearthed - The
Testimony
SO Far Adduccd Is OF a Most Damar.
Ing Nature to the Hlberuisn
Defendants.
The WeltWorn Tariff Bin Is Thumbed
Over Again by the Con-
gressmen,
Bnt the Discussion Lacks the Fire OF
iesterday-Mills Heard from
Again.
The Standard OIL Company's PropertJat. I,
Cleveland Is In Danger Of be.
struetiou a
by Fire, and the disaster WIN
Not End There.
Five Thousand Dollars Reward for Mr..
Vincent.
Phenomenal Weather Reported at Many
Points.
-
Cleveland Fire Under Control-Heayy
Loss.
Other Foreign and Domestic News.
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Three hundred dollars have been for
warded through the Irish World 10 Ireland
by the Ladies Land League.
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BosroS, Feb. S.--Thc shoe shops Of The
Goodyear Metallic Rubber company, and
the Goodyear 1ndia-rubber Glove cou,panv.
In Nsueatuck, will be shut down il1de6s,.
itely February 10Th, throwing nearly i.6lo
hands out Of employment.
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iicnrietta,

hEsRIrrrA Feb. B. Especial. MIR.
Church died from smallpox, at his resi-.
dencc in this city, this morning. His death
caused much excitement, many fearing an
epidemic. Two cases ard one oonyalescont
are reported. The city authorities arc now
awake to the necessity OF rigid quarantine.
ana have placed skilled practitioner, Dr.
rerris, IN charge of the health of the city.
Dr, Ferris has taken every precaution 10
Goni'ne the disease to IT, present limits.
Dr. MoGee has been elected attending
physician on all cases that may hereafter
develop, and to the credit of Doctor McGee,
no promptly accepted the dangerous duty,
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SANGER BROTHERS.
INWARD! STILL Onward! /!


Gooas
10 any houss N
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sulphur Springs

sulrurR SPRINGS, Feb. s.--[special. lit
was quite pleasant yesterday, but change
last night gives us cold weather, with sleet
to-day.
EN Governor II. h, Hubbard, OF the st.
Louis & Texas Narrow.gauge railroad, is
looked Tor here every day. The governor
advised our fellow. citizen, Hon. II. NJ, Hen.
derson, that he contemplated visiting us In
the interest OF his road, which Is now
graded within few miles Of our city.
Our people are watching the news from
the east closely and feel proud of their rep.
resentatives from this section.
Adlutant-General King, is of Hopkins
county,. W. A. Workman, of Hopkins, is a
member OF the legislature, and Wing, of
Campbell county, also In the legislature. Is
from Honklns; Dock Henderson, from Sui.
phur springs, has accepted a position In
the eomptroller's Office, and his friends
here congratulate him on his success.
business is not brisk, but good.
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ohrBuRNr, Feb. S.--Ispecial. lin my
special last night made an error in the
name OF the groom in speaking of Mrs. L.
D. Wi'lie's marriage Thursday evening
last The groom was, aud should
nave been so named, Mr.. M, d..
shipe,. instead Of Thomas Shiye. We
are not in the matchmaking business, and
wosld not willingly cheat lin print) Mr..
Shipe out of his WORTHY. bride, or marry
Mr.. shiye on to any other than she who
doubtless now "reisns supreme" in his
thoughts.
The weather turned exceedingly cold
last night about IL O'clock, and
py uay,break the ground was
mantled in sheet of snow. The thcr,
mometer stands tonight nj 10 degree,
| pended. sN"
TIT, Jocund variety theatre has beer
| learned, '' w
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-07-28

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