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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

himself entered into the spirit OF his
and, nothing 10th. he re-
hearsed with magic power many of those
electric passages n defense of liberty
with which the English drama,aboundS.
Houston, whose memory as well as his
habits partook of the Indian character,
caught up tho words, and with equal
force, clearness AMI accuracy went
through each speech in regular success
sion. Thus they proceeded tor a time,
AMI then again sat down to renew their
potations and the story OF their por-
sonal adventure. Booth drank and list
ened, whilst the other told of his own
elevation in his native State, OF has dis
gust at civic honors, of his home in the
distant forest, of the uncontrolled free
dom of the red men, of their stole forti-
tude and Inatchless heroism. Warmed
by the recollection of those thrilling
scenes, he sprang at last to his feet, and
in tho tone OF one amid the battles din,
lighting against the most fearful odds,
exclaimed, "NOw, Booth, once more for
libertyW The tragedian dared not dis
obey. lie ran through, with all his
usual energy, the tale of Mexican thral-
dom, of the Spanish conquest Of that
land, the dangers incurred by the army,
their commanders eXnortation before
the battle, and the stubborn bravery OF
the native chiefs. Before him stood
at that lone hour, listening with
an intensity OF thought and
feeling which shone through
his eyes, lighted his fac strained every
| muscle and started the sweat in great
drops from his lofty brow, one who had
all the fiery spirit of Cortes and ambi-
ton OF Il Pizarro. Quick Us thought he
took up the tale and repeated the words
just uttered by Booth, with the most
| critical precision of tone and manner.
| AS he became excited in the recitation
mis- spirit seemed to take fire, and with
An air 50 determined, so frightlul, tina,
| It seemed the voice Of one inspired he
exclaimed mt the close OF master eX-
tampuraneouS rhapsody:
YES! yes! ] AIN made to revel vet in
the halls Of the Montezumas."
"Coming events cast their shadows
belore," and although Houston did not
| evel in tho halls of the Montezuma>,
MS determination and energy of charac
ter conquered the occupant of those
| nails, ANA wrested from Mexico her fair
est State. Perley's "reminiscences in
| Boston Budget.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

law is supposed to be playing havoc and
retarding development, rise Of $2,000,-
600 being recorded in Tom Green alone.
The fact is Texas cannot now be kept
from growing. We doubt if even free
grass could stop this magic development.
We are waiting anxiously to see the
official rolls from Dallas county and city
compared with other of the lead
ing communities of the State.
The result will astonish even Texas
Such growth as this city alone has
witnessed this year is phenomenal even
for Dallas. Several millions OF dollars
will hardly cover the growth OF Dallas
alone for the past year, to say nothing of
the county, which has developed with
almost as rapid a pace. Not street,
nor section in the city, nor civil dis
trict outside but has been pulsating
with new life and adding to this grand
sum total of wealth.
1t is a matter for supreme rejoicing to
all classes and sections that the steady
tramp of improvement and the continu-
Gus stages of development arc still heard
and seen on every hand, May they be
tho perpetual handmadens OF the years.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

TIM free grass organs have asserted,
time and again, that no other State in
the Union has ever leased its school
lands. The school lands of Nebraska
are subject to lease. The law provides
that no school lands shall be valued at
less than 81 per acre, and that they
shall not be leased for less than a sum
equal to 6 per cent. on the valuation,
and if more than that sum is bid it shall
be leased to the highest bidder, and that
the lands may be leased for twenty-five
years. Before leasing, the lands are to
be appraised, but not below 81 per acre.
The report OF the Commissioner of Pub
lie Lands Of that State shows that up to
November 3Oth, 1882, there were M9,9l2
acres leased upon tho terms given
above, and that tho money received
from the leased land amounted to $751;
S5050. The above does not embrace the
asylum lands. The larger part OF these
lands were leased during the year 1882
and the revenue derived now Is more
than double what it was when these
statistics were compiled. If lands in
Nebraska are worth to cattlemen forty
two cents per acre they should be wortl
more than that sum in Texas, where
cattle are not housed and fed during the
| winter.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

A recent calculation about tho con
~umers' cost Of spirits and beer used an
uually in Illinois has led the ST. Louis,
Republican t. similar calculation foi
ne whole country. We know from the
government statistics that there are
about 10000 retail liquor dealers in the
country. If they havo an income OF
'bout SIS day, the Republican find.
hat the total is $930,730,00O annually.
During the latest fiscal year taxes were
paid on aboutT2000 600 gallons Of spirits
and nearly 100000 barrels of beer. A
sallon of spirits IN said to make nearly
100 drinks, costing about 10 cents each.
mus yielding $720,0HO ono. The beer con
umed is about l,2lG,0 100000 pints. which
1t cents n pint, makes about 81 20, 600.
MO. Thus, in two different ways, the
conclusion is arrived ut that the people
or this country pay annually for thu
beer and whisky which they drink $500,
100000.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05
The Elder Booth and sam uo,.,,,

Gen. Sam Houston, who had lust re
turned from his first visit to Texas. wa,
walking up PENNSYLVANIA avenue one
evening in the winter of 1894, when bo
met his old friend Booth, the tragodian
After mutual ordinations of surnrisc
and salutatlon, tho two ascortained' thnt
they were both roomlng at browns
Indian Queen hotel, aud going thor,
they went TO Booths room, Siliin,.
down, they recounted the adyentnr,-
OF their past lives, and, AZ they indus.
triously circulated the bottle, many /,
loud shout echoed through TINT hall md
startled the watchmen in tho street n /
they went their silent rounds. As The
night wore ON their Excitement In.
creased, until, at tho close of n thrillin,
story relating 10 his strange caree,
Houston exclaimed;
SNOW, Booth. let's have N snoerh 10
liberty, one OF those apostrophts Ia aid
Roman freedom with which Won startie
audiences
Had Booth been inclined TO ref,se. no
know that his friond when tho mood
was on him, would not be denied nns,
foRt e,s. however absurd or difficult III
.-lll s--.ll.c. -. ...O ...g1....... -,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05
AND PROTECTION.

The Prohibitionists of course, the
more intelligent ones, do not hope to
carry the United States for their ticket
at present, but they affect to believe
hat they can educate public opinion M
TO that point where n demand will be
made for constitutional amendmen;
prohibiting the sale or manufacture or
Importation OF alcoholic liquors within
the United States.
What would be the effect from al
economic, governmental standpointg
The revenues collected from liquors.
internal AMI customs taxation, amount
annually to fuli@ ilOO,OOO,OOO in round
possibly mord, This is about
tho size Of our annual surplus, aud
about the amount thas is paid annually
IN the Nationei debt, Sweep this ava,
and the system of internal taxation /,
lone. Abolish that system and u higlI
'Arin is fastened upon us for decades
vet.
These Prohibitionists then, whether
siucere or insncere are playing directly
into the hands of the Protectionists, tn,
open and avowed ones and that other
class who are working to the samo end
by the advocacy of the abolition OF tn,
Internal Revenue system.
They ought to he Immensely popula,
IA Republican protection States, Tor tn,
latter care not what the cry or cause $,
II brings tho perpctuity OF the tariff
they arc Jesuitical in that the enc
sanctiiies the means. Whatever else 1
may he, Prohibition is tender to th,
big engine Protection.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

All persons born in this country, in
consequence Of its political and social
organism, are Americans first and last
You can make no foreigners OF them.
whatever language, custom or habits
YOU may impress upon them, thew will
speak EnRlish, speak and feel
aud think American. None
born in this country can he
a foreigner, nobody wants TO he nm
alien. II anybody II ignorant of this
fact let him mix u few DAYS with th~
young American Isrealito TO he con.
vinctd that all peculiaritics In language.
manners and habits brought from other
countries are eradicated, and with most
OF them not a trace thereof is left. All
that II left Of the European IN the Amer.
lean Israelite may ho reduced 10 two
elements, the historical conscio,i ness,
81 am scion OF Israel" which IN CON
nectcd with the religious feelings poou-
liar TO lsraelites; and energetic intulli-
gence peculiar TO the dcnomination.
which makes Il imp,ssihle for linn 10
become a d gmaiic Christian - Tho ~
.aellto.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

A CABLE dispatch to the New York
Times says the reports Of the cholera in
roulon and Marseilles are not to be- re-
lied upon, and do not give the true situa-
lion of the disease in those cities. The
deaths from this disease alone in Toulon
exceed $500, or over forty per day, which
is nearly double the number reported.
There is hope that the disease has be
gun to decline there, but the correspon-
dent thinks this does not exclude the
probability that it will reach America
next season, because the history OF
cholera shows that it often takes several
years to travel from Asiatic headqunr
ters to this continent. 1t has made its
appearance all over Southern France
and in Italy, and appears to be gradually
extending. Should it reach Paris the
strictest quarantine could not be de
pended upon az an immunity from the
epidemic in England.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05
PHENOMENAL GRoMrA.

II is thought that the increase In val.
ucs in this years assessment over Inst
win reach SjOOOO,OOO, About sixty.fvc
'ounties 20 far heard from show some
20,0O0,0O0 increase, with twice that mum
Der to be heard from and among the lat
Ter some Of tho most rapidly growing
communities in the state. II in more
than possible that tho figures may reach
S60,0O0,Oo0 or even s70,0OO,0OO.
When ourbooks showed q growthofyal.
ues OF $40, 100000 last year the result was
met with astonishment not only within
nut out of the state. IL has been sun
posed that NO were comparatively idle
this year, stagnant this year whom com
pared with last almost, but these figures
indicate that Texas il still the Foremost
quarter in material development, still
erowing with astonishing rapidity in
spite Of accidents, floods, duh times, pol-
tiles ana every conceivable and imsgin.
able obstacle.
A FREQ grass organ exclaimed n short
time since that 81 showed $4,000, 90
increase In tho assessment, "lot us see
what the State will show under the lease
lnw." Tho showing is being made and
In facc Of epldemics, panics, dearth OF
railroad building the figures are right
along with those of'SI. Aud the largest
ncrosse is being witnessed in tho
~. western csaal.cs Where the tase
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05
POLITICAL PICKUPS.
THE ELECTION IN ALABAMA,
Brief Mention OF Blue Grass Voting-Re-
suits of Texas Primary Elections
Coryell Instructs Strongly
for Ireland, ETC., Etc.
Williamson County Note..

TAYLOR, Aug, A. Special The
Democratic primary election was con-
vened 10 o'clock Saturday morning, and
Judge Daniel Moody was elected chair
man. The final resolution was made
known to-day. The contest for STATE
Senator, from this and Travis county is
the hugh fight. Judge George w. Glass
cock received a majority OF eight votes
over A. 5. Fisher. SO, from the best in
formation, Judge Glasscock will repre-
sent Travis and Williamson counties in
the State Senate.
j. b. Sayers received the unanimous
vote of this precinct, and 1t appears that
he will receive the nomination of the
convention ut New Brauniels on the
Nth.
j. b. Rogers, Of Liberty Hill, received
he majority of the votes for represents
1.-Two.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

Tim Republicans are represeutil's
that many Irishmen, heretofore Demo-
Gratis, will support BLAINE. Tho New
York Tribune published Mr.. HudH f.
McDBRNoTf, one of the prominent Irish
leaders of Jersey City, as new convert
to BLAINE. Mr.. MoDEaMorr denies
thc charge, and in a card says; "The
idea put forth that Mr.. BLAINE could or
would do anything for Ireland, should
hc be elected President, is domasug,snI
OF tho rankest kind; and I fail to see
how any intelligent mind can bclieo,
itu
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05
A "Scrnpping" Match,

Considerable excitement was created
Yesterday morning on the streets by
COL j. 5. Hammond, the husband of
Mrs. Hammond, more widely known as
Belle Boyd the Confederate spy,
assaulting MIR. james t6v
shepherd. Tho assault was mad
IN tho office OF Mr.. II. r..
Cowart, altOrucy-at-lnw, No. Blu
Main street. Col. Hammond accused
Mr.. Shepherd Of being on too intimate
terms With mis- wife, and charged him
with being the destroyer of his peace
aud happiness. Mr.. Shepherd denied
tho charges made. Mrs. Hammond who
was called on by HERA u reporter, de
nounccd the allegations of Col. Ham.
mond ~ false, stating that she regarded
Mr.. Shepherd, who Il a young man, f,
She would a boy visitor at her home. II
: understood that both parties will In.
'iliuto proceedings for y divorce.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

Mn. J. c. BIGGER, of this city, was
"after making OF very large speech
at the formation of Republican cluh
in Waco on last Saturday evening. The
Examiner publishes portion OF tho
gentleman's remarks, but there was
nothing remarkable in them. 1t Is in
timated that Mn. BIGGER will be can
lidate for Congress in this district, and
he is probably practising and rehearsinp
mis- piece, so that his voice may be sweet
and melodious and his gestures easy
and graceful. II tho Republican party
in Texas were kettle of fish BIGGER
wouldn't be the sardino.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

New YoRR, Aug,4 Gen. John A. 10.
gan arrived in Now York to-day in the
company of IL. A. Hill, his private sec.
retary, and w. Il. Cooks, a,
Philadelphia. lie has taken M
rooms in the Fifth Avenn,
hotel. lie refuses to talk with reprc
,cntativos of the press. Ho saws h,
came to the city entirely upon nriynt,
business, and his visit has no politica
significance.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

THE New York Tribune admits that
BLAISB was Know-Nothing, but says
II was when he was a young man, and
II cannot he brought against him now
with any propriety. Can any one show
where Mr. BLAISE has ever announced
that he recanted the opinions no enter
tanned then, but has he not whenever al
opportunity presented itself still shown
his hostility TO foreignersS Mr.. BLAiSr
is as much OF Know Nothing in senti.
mont now a. he was when he published
tho Kennebec Journal and denounced
Catholics and foreigners.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

OF all MIR. BLAlNE's public acts there
isnot one thatthe Republican organise can
comment or refer to with pleasure. II
Mr.. BLAINE were to die to-day he would
leave behind him no great act or deed
that would keep his memory green and
fresh in the hearts of his countrymen
He would only be remembered AS the
author of the MULLIGAN letters and u
political trickster, who used his Official
position for his own personal aggran.
disement.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

To make assurance doubly sure, the
directory held another "Gnal rehearsal
last evening, and if this last effort il a
criterlun of what may fairly be expected
tn night, and the succeeding nights nj
this entertainment, Dallas may we'll he
proud of her amateur musical and dra-
matlcul talcnt. In this connection, we
would advise those who have not pur
chased tickets, 10 do so Mt once, ny all
me best seats for Wednesday night ar,
already taken. Those desiring poo,
seats, should engage them carly for to
night,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

Hor SpRlNG-, Aug. Especial The
Hon. P0indeXter Dunn, Member of Con
gress, is here to recuperato preparatory
to tho ensuing campaign. He
has been invited to stump the
doubtful States, but he stated to your
correspondent that his attention would
very likely be required at home.
The Republicans, he said, would at
tempt to capture his district, and he
was determined 10 prevent it,
Referring TO The United States Sen
atOrship, he said that it seemed to be
the desire of his district for him to be
come a candidate, but he considered i,
ais duty to attend to matters in the dis
trict before giving the question atten-
lion. Meanwhile Mr.. Dunn's friends
are vigorously pushing him forward
" Senator Walkers successor.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

LENIN TON, Aug. 4.--The election to
day was orderly and resulted in Dem.
ocratic majority of ,22l in the race fo,
sheriff. At the courthouse a disput.
arose between George Stewart, u Dcmo
crnt, and j. ID. Geers, n Republican,
which resulted in Geors shootin.
stewart through the head, killing hin
instantly, Another row occurred be.
tween Jack Cleary and Dick Murphy.
IN which Cleary was discmboweled, and
mas since died. This resulted from mn
DID difficulty, and was in no way tho 70
SUIT OF the election, hut was caused Ly
bad whisky, ~
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

sncEBTAnY CHANDLER and GEN. HA-
zRs have made themselves very con.
spicuous in the recent demonstrations
over the return Of MAI. GREsLr and
other Arctic explorers who'accompsnied
him. Another investigating committee
may be appointed to look into the
cause OF delay in sending out roscuing
parties in search OF the explorers, and
which neglect, and want OF prompt nc
ton teg,pina,sl theiiyse Of many of the
bfave men cssthe' fxI,HIition. should
aniuves.F ntlon be )pndk it viii Tend, as
plfrucll Js,nmissiou> ~ thn white
washing OF the guiit and 3. spas.-
sademnaiion oi tho{s Who are least
o.bla,he. The coen,fr N beginning to
= Of star-'iohse tried and artisan In
A, ). >...t.ol.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

THE poor mans safety and protection
lay in the law, for where there arc no
legal restrictions or safe guards the
powerful will prevail. Free grass on the
school land is only free to those who are
strong enough TO monopolize it. The
immense cattle ranges in tho West
aud Northwest are not free to the small
cattleman, and he can only get a foot
hold by leasing some of the land and
having the law protect him in its use.
Under the lease law Iif these cattlemer
want the exclusive use of tho range they
must pay for it and depend upon tn,
Jaw instead of line riders for protection
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

In is satisfaction and relief to know
that the papers of the country have nov
got through with tho wood cuts purport
ing to be likencsses of CLEVELAND and
HsNDRlCKs- Nearly every one of these
cuts represented CLEVELAND with big
scar OH his forehead, and IIENpRrcKs a.
having stye on his left eye. One of
the peculiarities Of these ongravings, u,
they appeared in different papers, was
that they were like the stripes on the
ieopard's back, "narl two alike.n
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

IL the school lands in Nebraska loaso
for forty-two cents per aero where cat
tie must be fed to keep them alive dur.
ing tho winter, should they not bring
at Leaf that sum in Texas, where cattle
live upon the grass the year roundg The
next Legislature will have duty to
perform; they are the guardians Of the
children and should fix higher price
on all the children's school lands than
now prevails. The people of the State
will demand this in thunder tones, MOI
TO be mistaken.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

In is mistaken idea to suppose that
either of the ST. JoHN's days colo
brated in June and December arc kept
in honor OF ST. JOHN, of Kansas. His
tory does not record that ST. john the
Baptist and ST.. JOHN the Evangelist
were Prohlbitionists, even if they did
believe in the efficacy of water. Neither
is it to be supposed that ST.. JONI, of
Kansas, is Inca descendant of either
of the divines mentioned.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

Two papers in the state show devo-
tion TO their respective candidates for
Governor, worthy of a more successful
issue, tho Waco Examiner in behalf OF
GEN. Ross, and the Kerens Light, in ia
vor of M IRON MARTIN. Both gentle
men named are sound Democrats, hon
est and capable, but neither of them will
have the ghost of "a chance against IRE-
LAND in the Houston convention.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

THE rain which fell in this city yester-
day morning appeared to be gofioral ali
over the county. Although it was not
OF long duration, il will have n revivi
flying effect upon vegetation generally,
and will DO of incalcuable benefit tn
the growing cotton. An excellent yield
of the ileecy staple is now assured over
all Of the norIhern portion Of the State.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

WIrn all the efforts made "a cdncoto
the colored people, their p.couress il worry
slow, In 1870 the colore dpopnlation in Tho
United States over the ace of ten years,
numbered S,oli,075, Of which 2,SO6,2s3
could notwrite. In 1850, the number in
creased TO 1901, 2o7, and a,22O,s7s could
not write. Thus at least there are three
millions and half of colored persons
In the South who cannot read, and vet
the Republican party claim that thoy
should legislate and make laws for
many OF the southern States.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

WILL tho hoad-center of the free
grass organs in this State, in explicit,
plain terms, state whothor or. not it is in
favor of restricting tho sales of school
and other public lands to actual settlers
in not greater quantities than $40 acres
to each individual or company, and
whether or not it is in favor of requiring
roads ieit open around each and
every section OF land sold? The answer
may do to file awav for future reference.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

THE HERALD returns thanks to
NEssRs. J. ii. BUFFoRD'S Sons, of Chi
cago, for two very fine steel engravings,
one of CLEVELAND and the other of
HENDRIcNs. They are correct likeness
es OF our next President and Vice
President, and are appreciated. They
will be for sale at all bookstores.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05

Tho skin is ofthat delicate nature upor
which the most improvement can be
made, and by the use of Pozzoni's medi
Gated complexion powder all rouphness.
Sallowness and irritation can be Over
come, leaving the skin dclicatelv whit.
soft and smooth. This preparation ha,
nwor divide reputation, so no fear need
ne entertained Of tho result. Sold by all
druggists
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-08-05
Favors ireland,

GNIEsvuLE, Aug. s. pecial. l--Our
county convention met here Saturday
and elected the following delegates to
he Houston conventions: DIR, &, n
Oraniell, Y. $. Jenkins, Z, r.. Noobin
and William DayeugJrt. They 90 mn
instructed, but .aey favor ireland and
inc lease system, and one opposes Ire.
land and favors gratuitouS grass.