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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23
STOP IT."

The above heading seems to be a
plies to very many ussges or threatened
policies that are Liable 10 make their ap
pearance. The New York Herald, with
out using the needing above alluded to,
comes down in fierce avalanche
against the old demo Gratis VIII propose
IL exclude from participation in the
fruits of the late presidential victory
those who, as Indt pendents or other
wise named, came to the assistance Of
the Democracy.
To some extent the Herald is right,
but whilst full regard is to be had for
the exertiOns OF these Independents, is
it necessary that they should rush for
ward To- claim rev rdS for their services?
| The old Democracy "rather thoughJ'i
that they were acting from patriotic
motives and didn't care for spoils, but
! if they elect to hOunce in, like regulars
! i0r division the IN after will have to bc
considered. To the Herald the Dallas
IIgRAi will say: The services of th,
independents are fully appreciated, aud
whatever our Democratic president
choices to d in the wav of appointment
to Office will he cheerfully, gladly re-
ceived. by the southern people. Ant
now this HER I'D would say let the dis
cussiOn of MIR. ELEJELA ms intention
cease. Let Us all acq liesce in what ht
does
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23
WHY Mr.. DAVIS SHOULD NOT BE
ABUSED.

The Republicans have been very in
dustrious in pointing out the sympa.
tbetic expressions of the southern pr. IS
with MN DAVIS In his controversy with
GIN. SH RMAN as To his ALLEGED posi-.
ton during tho war, and ondeavuriug
TO draw rom such expressions the con-
ciusion that the people OF the south are
not only disloyal but arc preparing to
enforce their views.
This is not only disengenuons but ex-
ceedingly unfair aud unpatrioic. Nix.
DAVIS was the acknowledged head of
tho cnniederacy aud his views are re.
garded as representative. lie was not
an original secessionist but was chosen
at Montgomery to occupy tho presiden.
tisl chair ON account OF his very con.
servative ideas. Whilst believing that
astsie had the right to secede, he d.
not even acqniesce in the movement o
secession until he thought every mean,
had been employed to prevent separa
ton ON tho part Of the southern statei
""'h Nuo 0iiOhs iio was III HOWlSe
leader In tho movement, but never for
moment tllnched from tho responsible
ties which his exalted position cast upol
him After the war ended he was tn
butt and special obi, OF of northern NAL
Ice and vindictiveness. Imprisoned
ridiculed aud prescribed, his suirerin
appealed to southerners as a burden h
was bearing for "sins" in which eac
individual Confederate was equally
participant, and whilst every man b,
lieved that no "sin" had been con
mittcd, he yet felt FESTIVE that ono ma
should bo the victim of this vlcariou
punishment.
But Mr.. Davis gave no uneertai
sound AS 10 his position. Ho new,
asked why others than hin
self should not DO arrested an
tried. but In the classmates
Fortress Monroe cried aloud for tria
Y he defied enemies in their persecutio
aud persistently demanded judicial II
vestigation. His action was not onl
, manly, II was noble, and those who erie
! for his blood shrunk back, and In fear
judicial defeat abandoned tho effort
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

GOV. CRIT END N is indeed in earn
est in desiring q cabinet position. He
thinks he can, as secretary of the int
Eior, see to it that st, louis, Kansas City
and ST. Joseph get share in the distri'
button of fat contracts Tor supplies
Gov. Tom, however, has much oppesi'
ton among the press of his own party
the ST. Louis Dispatch leading the oppn
sition to him. How mucl more disni
fed it would be to wait awhile and SEE
which way the presdent-olect is "shin
ing his eye" The political family of :
president should not thrust upon him
or even suggest, unless suggestions arc
called for. But this is an age of brass.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23
HE RANDALL RECEPTION
NASHVILLE TO SPREAD HERSELF.
A Big Meeting Held to Arrange Matters at
Which Eulogistic Eloqu.nce over
howed-Mr. warts is WILL
lag to be Senator.


NASHVILLE, Dec. - More interest is
being taken in the approaching visit OF
Mr.. Randall to Nashville than in any
event or years, and he will be accorded
reception rarely rendered to any pub
lie man. 1t will he a public reception
at the Maxwell house, with speaking AT
the opera house. There will be bril-
liant entertainment by the Hermitage
club, which will be throughly repre-
scented. meeting, largely attended,
was held at the Merchants Exchange
to-'ay To complete suitable arrange
ments. The me, ting, as expressed Ivy
the chairman, has no political signit
canoe, hut was simply to take steps for
An appropriate recognition OF one
of the foremost American states
men. If any man should be ron
ored by tie people OF the nation,
and particularly those of This section,
that man WAS Samuel j. Randall. He
hoped such arrangements would be
| made rs should na Il becoming honor Ia
one of the grandest men OF America. A
committee of twenty-five, with Col. o.
:. Colyar, chairman, was appointed Il
carry out the wishes of the meeting.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23
TIE o. tIDuLE.

Dreamer Listening to some Ideal
Music.
remember our gr ,phic aud haauti nj
description of"rhs Old Fiddle" which
app ar ID in the FRANKIE in News soma
two years ago. 1t was OF such merit ns
TO- he copied In the cosmopolitan Con-
stitution OF Atlanta. Well, have hahn
similar experience myself. Not long
ago, ahi ho matter where, L. was aus
houllceu on the streets of little SOUTH
ern town, that Prof Blank would that
evening give an entertainment. i'm Ihe
way oi a performance on violin. o Ito
ac'owd ct both sexes aud all ages nj.
Tended. i went early and got a front
seat.
AT the appointed time Prof. Il. an
pearod on the stage with his violin, and
with as cnurtly a bow Us ever vraced
metropolitan boar's, calmly greeted his
audience. 10 WIS plainly, but neatly
dressed, and there was about him that
ayr ~ easy refinement, that "dainty
grace OF look aud attitude which seems
Do the natural accompaniment of the
hne musician. lie WAS middle ayed.
aud In his eyes there was A saddenpd
EXPRESSION, far-away look of longing
anu OF tenderness, rs II they would call
paok into their scope of vision the linea-
ments OF some being loved and lost
THAT the world cannot restore"
Adjusting his violin he softly draw
tho w. A fsint, exquisite iar-away
sound came stealing upon our expect.
ant senses. IL rosa from the do rs al
silence as rose Aphrodite from III,
hushed and charmed s.as that lie by iii,
CNpfisn isle. IL was the awaking OF III,
, twin sisters, Melody and Harmony
from their slumherous repose In "a,
arms OF their mother, Love. II was ,
re-echoi"g strain from the soul o
Orphens or Linus, stealing softly back I,
. ihe iel's OF Asphodal. But anon IN,
:, liquid tones grew louder beneath IN,
questioning energy of the gliding bow
. FROM he sweet sang notes the musi
rose 10 the "vnlupluous swell" of th
waltz and the fantasia.
!. From the ureain-land q. tho ar-hear,
strains we we're gradually awakened 4
: tho mellow Rush of more OK ulta MT no, es
+ and soon our pulses were conscious of
iquicker throbbing. The bird voloss q
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

A QUESTION is looming up. The gun
FOUNDRY board has reported. The rec
ommendation is II strong one, and the
steel guns must be numerous and valu
able. One million is recommended Tor
the navy; another for the army and the
balance of 100000 for the plant-loun
dries, etc. This seems to be a large
amount for armament and ordnance
but may DO all right. A Democrat,
house, with RANDALL as chairman %
the committee ON appropriations, may
have something To say about it. Tn
board was by Republican appoint
ment,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

TuE kind expressions of its cotempo
raries the HERALD fully appreciates,
and with pleasure recognizes the notice
Of The Indisnapolis Sentinel, which says:
"Ballas, Texas, is generally understood
TO be frontier city OF the southwest,
but we would rise to remark that it has
daily newspaper, the HERALD, that
would do honor to any CITY OF New Eng
land, For newsiness, reliableness and
editorial strength the Dallas HERALD i
d favorite amongst our favorite eX
changes. Nor IL its merits unappreci
ated in Texas, for it is one of The most
largely-circulated papers in the Lone
| Star state"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

Eden seemed to FIJI and glorify the am
hient air again. And all the while the
magic bow added the poetry of motion
to the soul OF music, now in "staccato"
leaping and thrilling as it chopped the
grace notes into ecstacies of iubilant
sound, now in "legato" softly and sweet
ly gliding over the answering's rings
with as numerous tones a ever charm d
Whispering lovers amid the rosie
scented zephyrs of Hymettus IN olden
time.
Aud so we thrilled and tranced and
dreamed and wondered. We dreamed
of other aud better days when young
hope rocked the soul to sleep IN the
arms of music, and all his life was love,
We wondered by what strange metemp-
SycbCsiS was that we were wildly
| conscious of having seen that same per
| former and heard those same bewitch-
ing sounds from that very same violin
long years ago!
The stranger violinist passed away,
bus his muse has gone into our inner
being there 20 remain forever.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

THERE il no doubt If the fact that
much suffering may he expected among
the poor this winter. BRADsTREET's
estimate will bring aoput reduction of
some $4,000 operatives. Now, it is very
true that the price of fuel, breadstufls
and clothing is very much reduced,
bul there are many who couldn't buy a
iscuit II flour was a cent per ton,
What Is to be donep Will there he labor
troubles? No! Tot if those who can
succor the distressed will promptly re,
spond 10 humanity's call. Let societies
he everywhere organized, and the
breath of sympathy viii dispel the re-
pining and rebellious spirit OF thos,
whom misfortune mai eS desperate.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

CoNGRI ssMAN WATSON, of Indiana,
proposes to introduce re olution for
the appointment of commission to In
vestigate the charge made by Blame
that he could not get justice in the fed
eral courts Of Indiana. The HERA d
hopes he will refrain. The time of con
gress is too precious to waste in the raw
ings OF Venomous and Disappointed
pol ticiau. Tho letter itself stands Ms a
monumental fraud and nobody believes
it. Let the matter rest where it is aud
accept his letter of dismissal as the iiuuI
vail OF baf1ied and INSCRIPTIONS anlb..
ton,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

THE KearneS Light says: "Tha Dali
las HERALD stillrameins the great daily
newspaper of north Texas. No mer-
chant, farmer or mechanic should fail
TO subscribe for it," The HERALD &C.
knowled1es the kind expressions of the
Light and trusts it may long live as one
sfthe best weekly papers in the state.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

TnR Miueola Monitor THINKS that Mn.
CLEVELAND has hard time before him.
Disadvantages thatihe president-elecl
has hard time in settling the claims OF
politicians who conflict IN their claims
for positions for friends, but autlcir a,es
the president-elect ia his intentions
when it says no is happy now to wha,
no will ne when he has TO hunt around
for the paregoric bottle about midnight
in dark room" Tho Monitor forgels
that BucH IMAM was a b chelor.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

INNOCENCE embodied is exemplfied
IN the case of the Muscovite, men
toned in the dispatches, who has sent
over to this "hOme OF the brave
and land of the free" one hun
dred dollar confederate note for which
he seeks redemption. He inherited this
valuable from his uncle, and will doubt.
loss erect monument TO the old gentle
mans memory with the proceeds of its
redemption.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

When Mr.. Hendricks and party at
tended the Louisville exposition, early
in the campaign, a porter about the
hotel conceived the uncommon thought
of making himself politically solid. lie
approached Hughes East for the posi-
lion Of general roustsbout at the custom
house, as about his size, baSing his
claim on the fact that he was the father
of triplets. MIR. East, recognizing thu
validity of the claim, promise his Inhu-
ence, and pledged his suppo t
10 the candidacy. Hon. Cy. Sheeriu
acknowledged on the spot that su b
phenomenal success melited the recog-
milton Of any respectable party. Jewett
anT Hon. Jack ianders heartily joined
in the sentiment, and the candidate was
given TO understand that the common
wealth might ae pledgeds to see him
Trough With il if Chairman Henderson
had not remained in Indianapolis. The
interview occurred after Mr.. Hendricks
had retired and Ia ing the "iuconvG-
ent hour" i TO consideration,
1t was thought best to let
the lion sleep. But the candidate
Tor vice president did not G ,cape. Next
morning, at the depot, he was APP.
preached and heard the man from the
! beginning TO the end Of his story. Ac.
| cOrding to MIR. Sheerin, an eX ression
Of interest was quckeued with the 81 ry
OF the triplets obtruded in the appli-
G nts array Of testimonials, aud Mr..
, Hendricks told him seriously how to
! proceed.
At Louisville lately, Mr.. Sheerin met
aud was recognized by the candidate
and there is not in the stale Of Kentucky
one man more confident. This may tost
the influence of large number of In
dianams with the incoming ADMINISTERS
| tion.- indianapolis Sentinel.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

THE Corpus Christi Caller says "the
Galveston News "deep water" map il
the old octopus cut it published some
time ago TO represent the VIII ri monop.
oily. Its the same old cut worked over
This was secret, but It has leaked out
We are sorry Tor the News" Aud now
the Caller will experience the gall of tho
News. Why cant that paper keep quie
and not bring down upon It's devote,
head the anathemas Of the great journa
OF all creati N,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

ATrESTIoN is called to the full explain
alton Of the Nicaraguan treaty, taken
from theSt. Louis Dispatch. As this is
the engaging topic of both writer's aud
takers, the reader desiring az intelli.
gent history and exposition OF this i'm.
portant subject, can be better posted by
perusal of the article referred to than
from any other sOmree
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

IT isn'tVery nice OF Nix. ARTHUR 10
MI up all the offices with Republicans
just before Mh CLEVELAND comes Ia.
Several hundred have been casematod
IN this way since the election, aud tho
work goes bravely on, II there is any
thing that raises the ire OF newly
elected official, who has patronage to
dispense, 1t is to find his work cut gu,
for him when he takes his seat. These
newly appointed Republicans will find
themselves but brief sojourners in the
greenilelds Of papdom.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23
Eyarts Wand. tn ne senator.

ALBANY, Dec. 2l,-The Evening Jour
nal, Republican, prints letter from
William NJ. Evarts, in which he says:
in response 10 many inquiries and re-
quests made from all parts of the state,
| take the liberty in this form of making
public my readiness and desire to be-
counted among the candidates for eec.
ton by the legislature AS senator from
this staff -
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

sw Nm will probably be acquitted by
the court martial, but he will be careful
In the future. He was G ,RFIELD's near
est friend, and er'ainly stood we'll be-
fore this little fiasco, Washington life
is very demoralzing.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

THE Brennan Banner says; at is
now officially stated stated that C)L
BRITTON, state railroad engineer, will
resign. The Office has proved q failure
and will probably be abolished" More
than hundred Thousand people agree
with the Banner,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

WHAT is the matter with Waco? Be-
tween its theological controversies aud
its sensational iniquities one woaId i'm
agine that the powers Of good and evil
had selected that handsome little city
~ their battle ground. The latest aud
oaps'ouo tom is a smuggling match Tor
700 side.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

THE house has virtually downed the
senate on the steel cruiser business.
The former body will not meet until
Wednesdav, the u h, and the federal
patronage on great naval appropriations
will bo reserved tor future time and
disponsod undo diLfrrent ausniees.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

SENATOR'S BECK, j ,cK ,oN, CAMERON,
(DoS), Bu LER, aud others, have gone
duck hunting down the Pot mac. When
they return the question of ordnance
and steel cruisers will receive the fo-
ousod rays OF their experience.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

THERE AREN'T less than ono thousand
and one patriots in Texas who expect
Office when CLgvGLANnis inauguratsd.
The thousand will be disappointed aud
the one will get the PLUM. Tho thou,
sand will curse the country and swear
Republics are ungraterul, while the
one, who will be numbered among
the "ins," will have to bare his breas
to the storm that will he hurled agains
him bvt o"ouIs.' Oh, how happy ar,
they who don't want an office!
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

SECRtTARY FlELlNGH YsEN says the
laboring people Of the United States are
paid higher wages than are those of
England. The sewing women get 80
cents dozen Tor making shirts in New
York city. How much less do they get
in England, Hnd can they make bare
subsistence any place on the face of the
globe for less remuneration? His ro-
port 10 congress needs revision.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

Mr.. j. S. Whitfield, RocKdple. Texas,
says: FL have derived great benefit
from the use of Browns Iron Bitters for
general debility and weak b tck. | can
not recommend 1t too highly since il
| gives the promptest and surcsL reliei
/ of any medicine In existence"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

No other effort will be mad4 this se,-
sion to get an extension on bonded
whisky. This Is what the Kentucky
members say, and they are good au-
shortly.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23
The Nov t.nrllnn snrinLy

NEW YORK, Dec. 22-rhe New Eng
land society celebrated themselves and
their proienitors a = banquet to night
rhe room was festooncd with American
fl 'gs, nearly cOrcnaled Ivy a large vast
Of flowers. Gen. sherman responded IL
the sentiment, "Onr Country"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

Mr.. Alfred Wisbey, 800 Au. tin street,
Houston, says: 81 suffered rom gen
eral debility and loss OF Appetite. After
taking a few doses of Browns Iron Bit
tiers my appetite returned and my health
improved m every respect"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

Mr.. j. r. Olson, Austin, writes: 81
used Browns Iron Bitters, aud know it
did me great good. My father also
used it in his family, and We think it is
the best remedy in the world"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

THE HERALD At NEW ORLEANS.
To accommodate the throng f'om Texas
who will desire to read their iavod'e home
paper while attending the Worlds EXPOSE
ZION, the Herald oan be found IN New Or
leans at Geo F. Wharton q Bros, No. Ca
Iendelet street, between Canal and Common
xtrpeis
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23
A Fine Fort Worth Fair,

Fort WoErIb Dec o. Special. The
Catholic fair just ended, Noted the
handsome sum of 81 35S.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

Mr., J. A. Hosack, of HoSack II New
ton, San Antonio, says: 81 have used
the justly celebrated Browu's Iron Bit.
ters in my family with favorable re
suits. My wlte ana daughters have
been benefited by it and esteem it very
hiphlVu
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

Mrs. Parsons, 4lo Preston street, Hous.
ton, says; "Havlng used Browns II on
B'tters for malarlsl sfever and indy es-
dorsing Il a. standard remedy"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

Mrs. G. NJ. Hite, los Fannin street,
Houston, says: "Having used Browns
Iron Btters in my family with go d
results | shall resort to it whenever a
tonic il uepdad'
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

ALEXANDER II. STEPHENS rather
thought Mn. DAVIS aimed at absolute
power. II anybody save Nil. STEPH-
EMS ever dreamed OF such ambi ion on
tho part of Mn. DAVIS, tho writer, who
was olerably central in his war posi-
ton during the troubles, never heard OF
II. hau Mr.. STEPHENS been confirmed
In his suspicious, would not his history
have been voey full in lis statement o
the facts upon which such an opinion
was basedg Nobody has, or wants, alb.
solute power, but n woman or baby.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23
A Safeguard.

The fatal rapiLity with which slight
Colds aud Coughs frequently devotion
INTO the gravcst mmndics of the throat
and lungs, Is consideration which should
impel every prudent person TO keep at
hand, rs u hot '"hOld remedy, bottle of
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL.
Notl,ins else gives such immediate relief
nnd works so Sure n cure in all affections
OF this claS~. That eminent physician,
frof. +. Swcetzcr, Of the Maine Medical
School, Brunswick, Me-, says:--
"Mcdlcal science has produced no other mo.
dync cNpveiurant So gnoA VA AYERS CHERRY
PICTORIAL, II H. Invaluable for diseases Of tho
threat aud lungs"
The same opinion Il expressed by tho
welE!.nown DIR. I'D. Addison, of Chicago,
ILL.,, who says:---
III have never found. In thirty.ivc ycars Of
continuous study md pral;icu of medicine, any
preparation Vt 30 great yaluens AYERS CHgnpY
pEcroRAL, for Treatment OF liscnsSs OF the
throat and lungs. II not only breaks up colds
and cures severe coughs, hut Il more effective
than anything else In relieving even the most
serious bronchial and pulmonary affections. -
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23
ThcY,,n sirncI, rhnnn rhir.

PARIS, Dec. % In a recent engage
ment with the Chinese near Chunn CHR
the French lost lwenty killed, aud nine.
ty-threo wounded.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

THE most successful merchant in AL.
bauy, New York, saws he "speut most
OF his money In advertising when poo
pie felt poorest" "'rhat Ia the
time," no said, "when people road adj
vertisements. II they fluid store ad
ver,islng bargains they will leave theil
old places and go TO tn,
newer, and tho new one, IL 4
y smart, will keep them ever
u'no. The old-fashioned business maj
s WI iee' that no must do things In ,
cosFn Style Il no wants to swim Will
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

Mr.. j. L. DuckwOrtil. Mount Calm,
Texas, says: "Bruwn's Iron Il tiers
cured me OF indigestion. A six wears
trid of various remedies proved inei-
tectual."
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-23

Mr.. j. w Gdudiu, sherman, says: al
used Browns Iron Bitters with great
benefit"