The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-06-15
STATE PRESS.
A Ramble Among the Fields Of Texas
Journalism.
Shcayes Of Thought and Wisps of
Suggestion.
Seine Pertinent Subjects Ably Handled.
AT DALLAS.

AT DALLAS.
The Sengerfest at the, great metropolis
Of northwest Texas, Dallas, was wen az,
tended nv the thousands OF people from all
oveT this state, aud from other states. The
conoerts proved a grand success and were
witnessed by thousands Of people. The
oitiyens of Dallas are enterprising, wide.
awake, far-seeing, pushing, wholesoul
people, whose pluck will always win bright
iaurels for their crowns. The city OF Dal-
las is built up with such houses as ahow
pluck, energy and good taste. 1t is SOLID
city Of 10000 proud souls, with beautifully
paved streets and stone sidewalks. And
for the reception Of expected guests to the
association and SGngerfest, the magnificent
buildings, sidewalks and streets we're all
decorated with evergreens, flags and flow.
ers, with now and then q display by the
fair hands of the noblest citizens OF Dallas,
cher accomplished, influential, welding
powef.for- good ladies', charming wreathed
welcomes, from choice flowers, evergreens,
ETC., all Of which made the thoughtful say.
"Great is the city Of Dallas" with her grand
display, commerce, love, enterprise ana
Some OF the craft expressed their desire
to return next meeting to the weeping, af'
fecti0nate, mother city, Houston, but the
citizens, and especially the praiseworthy
mayor and brother editors OF the HERALD,
Messrs. Elliott, Piouts * Hall. than from
whose hearts no stronger journalistic deyo-
tion flows, sat down on the move by vote,
saying: "Kind sirs, you must return to our
proud city once more, when what exper-
fence we have had on this grand and highly
appreciated occasion will fit us better to
prepare to fill our cup of hospitality full"
This was too much, and even those inclined
to meet at Houston. Austin and other
places had to sucCumb. And right here
we will state that when any OF our readers
see II" writing that II" did so and 80, ~"
nut up at the Grand Windsor, etc., 1t is a
mistake. The citizens of Dallas furnished
tickets to every hotel, to the SHngeriest
concerts, and every other entertainment
and place the curious or queer journalist
ought to have gone in city like Dallas.
The fourteenth biennial SGngerfest.
which we have barely mentioned in connec-
ton with the excellent banquets and stump.
tuous toasts to which the members were
heartily invited, and gladly accepted, made
up the gayest week In the history of Dallas.
Owing to the genial shower Of rain that
came down upon Dallas rather pr0tracted,
on the 18th, the day for the extensive pa
rade of merchandise, the display was not
what the citizens desired to make it,
although the sidewalks were thronged with
people. The ambition Of the business men
not being satisfied, a repetition on the 18th
was announced. but owing to another
genial shower the parade was finally
abandoned. But owing to the inclemency
Of the weather the visitors were satisfied,
and went away claiming great merits for
Dallas and her citizens.-IAbilene Magnetic
Quill.
SOWING SEEDS OF DIssENsl0N.
The opposition TO the decision OF the fac
ulty Of the university. as to who shall to
their presiding officer, is new thing in the
history Of university regulation. The
splenetic move on the part of the Alcalde
and his hackers begins to look as though We
are TO have an element in the institution
that would rule or ruin It. Such senti-
ment. in fact, is openly expressed, and now
10 the time to suppress it, or hereafter 1t
will become dangerous to the best interests
OF the institution. The faculty decided,
and 1t was the proper body to 80 decide, as
to the presidency, and this proposed dicta-
uon from o personal power should not be
tolerated for one moment. Ii the regents are
to be led around by their noses by sOreheads
and dictated TO in furtherance OF personal
and political interests, they had Just as well
resign and leave the administration to
Others. We have always thought It a
stretch Of propriety that Gov. Roberts
was chosen as one Of the professors, and
now to name him as president Of the faculty
OF professors would be stretch Of pro-
priety really dangerous in its tendency.
II will be seen now whether fav0ritism or
experience and capacity will control in the
direction OF the university. The political
features Of the case, too, are unfortunately
very apparent. and the sacred necessity Of
nipping such amotive in the bud is impera-
tive. lfdiiferences between political fac
tona, between the heads Of the past and
present state administration, areto DO healed
by naming one, who was nevera professor
10 all his days. as the president of q faculty
Of the most eminent professors, is to be the
sequel OF this conspiracy, then the univer-
sity managers are to be pitied.- Austin
statesman.
THE DOG ORDINANCE.
Is 1t good policy to license dogs Should
dogs be allowed in the streets Of the city? II
dogs are q nuisance, why does the payment
OF one dollar for license relieve them of
their Objectionable characteristics? If 1t is
the purpose Of the city council to raise a
revenue, and you place 1t upon that ground,
then say 30, and do not assume the higher
ground that you are guarding the lives of
our citizens against the fearful malady OF
hydrophobia. Can 1t be that the bite of
dog with license on his collar is harm.
less--that there is no danger of hydropho-
bia from himP Is the worthless cur of q
more worthless master, who is too stingy to
pay his dollar, but keeps him tied up in his
back yard tor season, the only dangerous
animal. that should be poisoned Just, as
soon a. he appears upon the streetsp Dogs
are kept for the purpose of guarding the
premises OF the owner from thieves and
burglars. and when on duty are really val.
liable to many families but Of what earthly
use are they to their owners II allowed to
prowl ad libitum upon the streets and
plazas Of the city to the great annoyance Of
the pubiic,and terror especially to women
aud children.
No dogs should be allowed upon the
streets Of the city-licensed or unlicensed.
CATTLE, horses, hogs, sheep and goats are
prohibited, why should an exception be
made In favor OF an animal that is not only
nuisance but really dangerous An.
tonic Express.
STIMULUS NEEDED.
The talked Of military encampment AZ
Galveston, some time during the summer,
seems to be assuming promising shape.
There is no apparent reason why very
oroditable and interesting competitive drill
should not DO arranged at the same time.
On the beach at Galveston will be de.
ightful resort at the time proposed. OF
late there has been q decline ofthe military
spirit In Texas, and some stimulus Is
needed. Examiner.