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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-02-12

Mrs. Virginia NJ. Hanson was
elected Librarian by the Legislature
last week for term Of two years
from June l, 1884. She received 81
votes and Miss Clara Whitehead re-
ceived u votes, being the nominee OF
the Rnpublican caucus.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-02-12

President Arthur has appointed
but two colored men to Office during
his term and as he is a candidate for
another term Sambo will probably
want him to explain why he has not
been given some of the "chicken pie.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-02-12

The Mississippi Is rising rapidly
but it lacks seven feet of reaching
the danger line at Memphis and an
overflow is not feared at present.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-02-12

Commissioner Davis has adVer-
tised a corn show to be given in
Frankfort, Feb. 2Sth. Exhibitors will
not have to bare their feet, as the en-
tries will be confined strictly to &C.
ranlc
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-02-12

Mr.. Edward Tabor, one of the pro-
prietors of the Evansville Journal
died at Cuthbcrt, Ga, Feb. 9th. The
press and compositors of Evansville,
attended his funeral services in a
body, Saturday.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-02-12

The Nashville World announced in
flaming headlines that "Ex-Govcrn-
or Blackburn" had been elected SEN
ator from Kentucky.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-02-12

Hon. Jefferson Davis is in very
poor health and is not expected to
live many months,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-02-12
army.

Gen. w. 7. Sherman was last Fri
day placed upon the retired list of the
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-02-12

Mrs. Fowler, of Iowa, was billed to
deliver lecture on temperance in the
IalTof Representatives last night.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-02-12
.BOARDERS WANTED.

Can take either gentlemen, or ladies or a
family to board and lodge. Day boarders also
wanted. Rooms pleasantly and dcsiraby loca-
ted, corner Main and Canton Streets.
MRS. JEFF KILLlBREW.
Feb. I'm.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

he can be found-behind the bar OF the
Local Option. near depot. Unexceptions-
bic liquor and courteous attendance.
Died-At her residence on Hawkins
street, in this city. at 1.2p. m. last night,
Mrs. J. ]. Miller.
The foundation OF the Grand Windsor
addition is laid and the erection OF the
building fairly begun.
The Pacific Express company will move
into the Dallas National bank building,
corner of Main and Murphy streets, on the
LIST of February.
Ladies are invited to call at Mrs.
Oh estnuts millinery parlors Elm street next
TO Grams and examine her fall apd winter
styles in millinery, untrimmed hats and
bonnets. A display of silks, velvets, sat.
ms, fancy plumes and tips never exce!led
In the state.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15
LOCAL LINKS.
All are invited at Bsuman's.

All are luVlteu ~
A threatening norther is on hand.
Telephone Daugherty's feed store tor
eed.
Artistic job printing at the HERALD job
Office.
Rye and buckwh -four, at Loeb q Frei-
oerg's.
Sugar-cured dried beef, at Loeb q Fret.
berg's.
For wines, liquors and cigars, 90 to Grad,
docks.
Go to dinner at the Board of Trade res.
taurant.
Go to supper at the Board of Trade res.
taurant.
PItted cherries, very fine, at Loeb & Fret
berg's.
A million envelopes for sale at the HERALD
Job Office.
&c to breakfast at the Board Of Trade
Fine Germs, Dell pickles, at Loeb &
Freiberg's.
Ladies' misses and childrens hose at
B'u.nan's.
THE city council meets tonight in regu'
lar session.
Every day hot lunch at the Boa'd o
Trade saloon.
IL. CrauuOCk keeps tho poSs VI "fuoSe W
holiday drinks.
Letter heads. bill heads, envelopes at the
HERALD JOB Office.
Smoked tongues, plain or canvassed, at
Loeb & Freiberg's.
punbar's preserved figs and shrimp, at
Loeb q Freiberg's.
Fresh roasted Mocha, Java and Rio coffee,
at Loeb Il Freiberg's.
The best work in the city at lowest prices
at the HERALD job Office.
Everybody says that Craddock's liquors
are his fayorite above all others.
Everything in the grocery line for the
house-keeper at Bryan Bradshaws.
Burn Coke keep your house clean and
Save money. Coke only 500 ton at
make the old fashioned George Washing
ton family drinks.
Get frst-ciass free board at the Board OF
Trade saloon. Every day hot lunch and the
fnest Of liquors and ciears.
Send or telephone pour orders TO re-
pair water pipes snd pumps 10 A. Nc
Whirk, plumber, 4o6 Elm street
Ladies hats bought direct from the facto-
40 and prices are very low at Mrs. K.
Cbeetuuts Elm street next TO Grams.
Joseph NJ. McEnnis was admitted ~ Q
member Of our brm dating rom January
LIST, 1884. ucEErn q 70.
Inst received Q mammoth consignment
of lob stock, which wIll be worried Mp ct
loves figures 1t the HERALp job ofboe.
Eurybody Who nrpQusnts The Fost known
Gentleman en-" Ehntiemen and wfeo
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Honesty is the beat policy in art, as IN
.nv bnsiptss transaction. / have neither
aduden patrons nor employees. No suicidsS
on account OF being caricstured at
studio. Ny constantly increasing CITY ~
sns,,sr of a century of study and labor In
rhotoerspby is producing honest returns.
wsSe = spscialty Of nothing but fine work,
"a offer no premiums for sittipes. The
LIZ 1 have on exhibition 10 my own pro-
svr,,cr- DO not follow. but lead. Those
Who have been particularly unfortunate n
moi obtaining eatisieetoy photos sIe ,nv'.so
49, Sor verk not wholly satisfactory.
W. NcCLELLAr, Artist.
7n5 Main Street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Every woman who suffers from Sick
Headache, and who dislikes to take bitter
doses, should try Carriers Little Liver Pills.
They are the easiest ofall medicines to take.
A positive cure for the above distressing
complaint; give prompt relief in Dyspepsia
patton and Piles. As easy to take as sugar.
Only one pill dose. 40 in vial. Price %
cents. II you try them you will not be
without them.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15
THE CITY.
1913 Main Street.

yuu TEXAS LAND AND MORTGAGE
COMPANY, OF LONDON.
The above company loans money on one
onve years time, at reasonable rates OF In
torres, secured by deed OF trust on i'm
proved lands, large farms. stock ranches
md city property. 1t also deals In vendors
LEN notes; negotiates sales OF Ianches' cat
Tie, and bonds of every description; and
does q general financial and agency busi.
nese IN the State OF Texas and Europe.
G. Z. WKLLKsLKY,
General Manager.
f.cso0c Main street. Dallas, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15
MONEY TO LEND

In Gums Of 5000 to $4,000 for term Of
years on pastures or large farms. Apply
TO shattuck & Hoffman, As Union street.
New Orleans, or to the following attorneys
for information: Chss. Fred. Tucker, Dali
las; @. F. Cooper. Fort Worth; Hopkins d
pudleieh, Henrietta; Hancock d Shelley,
Austin; Simpson & James, San Antonio;
NcCampbe & Givens, Corpus Christi; d..
X Fldridee, Gainesville.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Constipation is positively cured by Cart
er's Little Liver Pills. Not by purgiDg
aud weakening the Towels, but by reeulat-
ing and str, ngthening them. This is done
by improving the digestion end sIimulat-
ing the liver to the proper secretion ~ bile.
ary functions in an easy and natural man.
Ler. Purgative pills must be avoided. Ash
for Carriers Little Liver Pills. Price 70
ceuts
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Fifty Cents an Hour.
Messrs. Purdy & Randall of the Board OF
Trade Billiard Hall, have reduced the price
of billiard playing to fifty cents per hour.
Mr.. Purdy intends in the future to give his
personal attention in the management OF
the billiard room, and those who delight IN
this pleasant pastime may feel assured that
they will be courteously treated. Every
day at IL O'Clock Purdy & Randall will
give the finest free lunch ever spread in
Dallas. Give the Board Of Trade Billiard
Hall call,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15
TELEPHONE.

Mr.. c. A. Read has been appointed man.
sger OF The Dallas telephone and ali the
business concerning the connection OF sub.
scribers with the office should be addressed
TO him, ID. NJ. CLOVER,
Superintendent.
Middle division Of the Eric Telephone
company,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Many cosmetics for the complexion have
from time TO time been put upon the mar
ket. But none have stood the test ~ has
Porsoni's medicated complexion powder
II Is an absolute curative for blotches. dis
coloraiions, freckles, etc. For sale By
druRRiefo.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15
ACard.

To all who are suffering from the error
and indiscretions Of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay. loss OF manhood, ETC.,
will send recipe that will cure You, free OF
charge. This great remedy was discovered
By missionary in South America. Seno
. self-sddressed envelope to the Rev.
Joseph T. Inman, station ID. New forh
itv
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15
A New Accusation.

A new acquisition to the growing bust
ness INTEREST," of Dallas Is the Texas q
Mexican Land and Investment Company.
which hiss opened an office At 723 Main
street to do general land and real estate
business and negotiate land and cattle
properties, execute loans and deal in all
negotiable securities.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

DR.. Henry Hanson, veterinary surgeon,
has moved his Office from 1908 Elm street
to Arthur Gains livery stables, No. 7OS, 700
diseases of all domesticsted animals, horses
and cows a speciality, being graduate doc
tor from the Royal Veterinary College,
England, and q good many years practice
In America and England, has also diplo
ma for inspections q, Arthur Gains livery
stable. Orders by telephone promptly at
tended To-
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

just read Crsddock's brands Of WHISTLES.
Guckheuheimsr rye and Nelson and Lin.
coin county goods, pure old Robertson
county and fine peach and apple brandy,
ainea oina ard cnrdiAls.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

A eesa Invessmsnt.
AZ tsis sssroo : crest many 6rss ar. due
10 overbssfed stoves, 20 90 DOT Hy s,to
rssbef on your vsschfulness Tor fese,y, %.
pre1sss your property with frs DolIcy 3
4 onall olss, iron John =. oenc1s
sesnsy, sbe 6rst te,pey leoes IN me oisn"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Rose City Paint and Color Company.
This company has established neadquar-
tiers for the sale of their celeb, ated mixed
paints for the state, In this city. have
been appointed agent for the sale OF same,
and will fill all orders at factory prices,
thereby saving my customers the freight
on same. II. HAMILTON.
Wholesale painters supplies, window
glass, wall paper. mouldings, etc., S26 Elm
street, Dallas, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Wines. whistles. brandies end every
thing pertaining 10 the liq00f line IN pt~
fusion, - oEnd1oeks saAeuns - parsy
itself.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

ord's Place makes no p-etenslons. II 70 al
truth. II IL supplied With fbe best brands
Of wnisky, the finest WINE, the purest liQ
mar etoret; Frank Ceufhorn manager.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Having bought out the interssts Of ~
concerEsd IN the firm Of q. r. Hosmerd
continue the kusineD sf the old stand. l0e
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Shiloh's vitalizer Is what You need for
Consumption, Loss OF Appetite, Dizziness,
and all symptoms OF Dyspepsia. Price 10
and rs cents per bottle. Sold by W. II.
Pat erson & Co.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

The Rev. Geo. II. Thsyer, OF Bourbon,
Ind, says: both my self and wife owe our
ii yes TO Shiloh's Consumption cure. Sold
by w. II. Patterson a Co.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

No longer q question OF opinion; We guar
antee every box Of Acker's Dyspepsia Tab.
lets. Price Is and so cents. Sold by w. h.
Patterson A Co.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

All in want Of real bargains in Diamonds,
Watches and all kinds OF Jewelry should
call at once at the oldest Jewelry store in
North Texas-F. Austin, 6l2 lain street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Coke Cheap Fuel.
Cheaper, clesner and better than wood Of
GOAL, ct 60 per ton.
DALLAS Orr Gas LIonf Co.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

shiloh's Cough and Consumption eurs Is
umptiop. Sold By w. H. Patterson a Co.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

A nasal injector free With each bottle Of
Shiloh's Ostarrh Remedy. Price so cents.
Sold BY w. H. Patterson & Co.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Fashionable novelties in fine Millinery
French pattern hats and bonnets ct Mrs
X. Chestnuts on Elm street next "a
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Purdy 4 Randall at the Board Of Trade
saloon set every morning one OF the finest
spreads IN the city. Hot soups, meats, etc,
liouors and cienrs.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Ladies' and Gents line Gold wstcbsl
and Chains cheaper than ever before 1t r.
Austin's. 6l2 Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Acker's celebrated English Remedy for
coughs, colds and consumption. Sold by
w. H. Patterson 4 Co.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Every thing such as spices, citron. rails
ms, mince meat, neat and good for Christ.
mas pies, at Bryan & Bradshsw's, the Elm
treet grocers.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Eruptions, Sores pimples. rheumatism
are but Indicators of impure blood. Ack-
re Blood Elixir is the remedy. Sold BY
w. II. Patterson & Co.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Don't fail 10 see the nne display Of Dia-
inond and other stone rings and prices at
which they are being sold by Austin, 6l2
Maiu street,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

The largest and pest selected stock c.
liquors in Dallas are TO be found ut Grad
docks.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Every promise backed by q guarantee.
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets will give imme.
dists relief. Price rs and SO cents. Sold
nv w H Patterson 4 90.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Fire! Fireil Fire!!i
Secure the Babcock Fire extipguisher
and protect yourself from all danger by
FIRE. p. II. HENSEsY & Co.,
State Agents, Galveston, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

For Lame Back, Side. or Chest, use Shi.
loh's Porous Plaster. Price Is cents. Sold
hy w. H, Patterson Il Co.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

The HERALp buys its Job stock In large
quantities ~ low prices and its custo mers
get the benefit.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Canl, Coal.
NorruE.-The Gas Co. are now supplying
Coal at lowest market figures in car load
lots, by the ton or in smaller quantities.
Send in your orders to the Gas Cos. o flee.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

a -: ~ cs:d ssss sl sss ~. Sss'd'
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Group, whooping Cough. and even Asth-
ma imm ediately relieved by Acker's En-
glish Remedy. Sold by W. II. Patterson
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Why will you cough when 6hiloh's Cure
will give immediate relief. Price 10 cents,
80 cents aud 81. Sold by W. h. Patterson
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Shiloh's Cure will immedIs tely relieve
Group, whooping cough, and bronchitis
Sold BY w. II. Patterson Il Co.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

The HERALD JOB Office does the leading
business of the city. Don't forget II.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Call on II. Hamilton and examine fine
lot OF steel engravings: oil paintings and
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

The largest assortment Of type in the cit,
to select I. ON at the HERALD Job Office.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Graham s,:,S.1.l t,our and ais'1'd wheat at Loci
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Boneless ham and csrvsist sausage.
Deb q FreiberR's:
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Largest wholesale ana retail millinery
house ct Bauman's. 706 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Use Acker's English Remedy for con
sumption. Sold BY w. H. Patterson Il Co
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Coke reduced TO $500 per ton. which II
cheaper than wood or coal.
Gas Co.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Guaranteed to cure q Cold or Cough
Acker's celebrated English Remedy. Sold
by w. II. Patterson & Co.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Plumss, tips, and fancy fssttl ss. at Bau
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

m ..a,s'' suits and uod''"7sr' ct b
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Horsersdish aAd cranbsrrlet }, at Loeb a
Freiberg's.
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Coal at lowest market figures in car load
lots, by the ton or in smaller quantities.
Send in your orders to the Gas Cos. 0 flee.
Fret Fireli Fire!!i
Secure the Babcock Fire extipguisher
and protect yourself from all danger by
fire. p. II. HENNEsY & Co.,
State Agents, Galveston, Texas.
-.S.
Shiloh's Vitalizer Is what You need for
Consumption, Loss OF Appetite, Dizziness,
and all symptoms OF Dyspepsia: Price 10
and rs cents per bottle. Sold by W. II.
Pat erson & Co.
Every promise backed by q guarantee.
Ackers Dyspepsia Tablets will give imme.
diste relief. Price rs and so cents. Sold
by W. H. Patterson 4 %.
For Lame Back, Side. or Chest, use Shi.
loh's Porous Plaster. Price Is cents. Bold
BY w. H. Patterson 4 Co.
A nasal injector free with each bottle OF
Shiloh's Ostarrh Remedy. Price so cents.
Sold BY w. H. Patterson q Co.
Coke Cheap Fuel.
Cheaper, clesner and better than wood or
GOAL, at 50 per ton.
The largest aud pest selected stock C.
liquors in Dallas are to be found at Cradi
docks.
Every thing such ms spices, citron. rails
ins, mince meat, neat and good for Christ.
mas pies, at Bryan Il Bradshsw's, the Elm
treet grocers.
Don't fail 10 see the nne display Of Dia-
inond and other stone rings and prices at
which they are being sold by Austin, 6l2
Main street.
Eruptions, sores pimples. rheumatism
are but Indicators Of impure blood. Ack-
re Blood Elixir is the remedy. Sold by
w. II. Patterson & Co.
-
All In want OF real bargains In Diamonds,
Watches and all kinds OF Jewelry should
call at once at the oldest Jewelry store In
North Texas-F. Austin, 6l2 Main street.
Acker's celebrated English Remedy for
coughs, colds and consumption. Sold by
W. H. Patterson 4 Co.
Fashionable novelties in fine Millinery
French pattern hats and bonnets ct Mrs.
X. Chestnuts on Elm street next TO
Grams.
Ladies' and Gents fine Gold wstcbss
and Chains cheaper than ever before at r.
Austin's. 6l2 Main street.
shiloh's Cough and Consumption tur 10
sold BY M on . guarantee. IL ours con-
umptiop. Sold By ". h. Psstsson q Co.
The HERAIp buys its JOB stock In large
quantities ~ low prizes and ite custo mers
get the benefit.
The pureps. best n q thsspsst brands Of
IiQson ~ 0rsddock's for family us.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Firstclsss -risting of ali kindq at thu
HKRAID Job Ofice.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-15

Millinery and fancy good & Baumsn'l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-21

be more likely to complete the purchase II TIC Weio
told he had in addition, to stock his mousse " i'n
fresh supply of furniAe to enable him to read inc
books
In writing the other day about tho habits ana
customs of English publishers. asheu no" ~
author could assure himself that the NUMBER "i
on;os returned 70 him as printed and sold was the
rool nr,nber In n chanccry case reported to-day
find a defendant publisher who was sued LOT pir'l-
inc q convrirht work swearing in his AFFIDAVIT tha'
ONT Of l 600 copies printed, about hall had po'n
sold. The plaintil. himself also a publisher APP
neared TO have been unwilling to accept the oa'h oi
his brother IN business and insisted on having an
occount taken. II was taken with the result tba'
instead Of 600 or G.OOO the number OF copies SOFA
bv the nitrate proved to be 5000. No donut inns
particular publisher, beng pirate Is WI'N'uo'
than most of his trade. 10 whom, as We III Niio"'
piracy Is a thing abhorent.
In q booksellers window IN Ocfordst may DC
seen q copy of the new edition of Swift, - vols
Svo. with Messrs. Bickcrs' imprint handsomely
written Lotce informs the spectator that this par
ticnlar copy may still be had for S. Cd aNolume' az
though the publishers, having sold 800 out VI INC
800 of which the edition consisted nave rls'u .n'
price Not long after. passed the PUBLISHERS j"
Leicester Square, and in their WINDOW, Ioo' sd" q"
conv at the same original price of S. Cd. a VoiuII'
And vet there are members of :" the trade WHO
wonder that the public does not put lmPiici' u.S'
in their way of doing business. 1t may DO 'h"l 'io
nrice of this Swift is to he raised That IS method
of rigging the market which of late has been COLI
siderablv in vogue though with results nor "l""S'
gratifying to the specializing publisher anu ho'oi
70 the confding buyer. This is not am soilS 70
say whit new edition of Swift ought 10 ne II Is
in fact simply reprint of SCOTS Wei-kuo"h
edition. which appeared sixty years SINCE WITHOUT
Scott. or anv other named editor even TO reau the
proofs So mechanical is the process OF reprint
that the words second edition." which nghtiy ue-
scrbed Scotts recent edition, reappear on the utle
page of the present reissue. Very different IS the
treatment which Mr.. Paterson, of Edinburgh ne
slows on DRYDEN. Scott was the former edl'or %
that too but it is now taken in hand ana IeNisou
nv Mr.. Santsbury, whose competence Is DeSohu
oucstion. Both are handsome to look at.
d" Once" said bookseller to me the other DAY.
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