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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09
MEG legor alites.

McGnE Or, March G.-[Correspond-
ence. This morning about o'clock,
the gin owned by w. Il. McCann aud
located il, the odge of town, was de-
stroyed hg fire. The loss is about 49,
900; insured for $1,000. The cause OF tho
hre is unknown, but It Is supposed to be
tho work Of an iucendiary.
w, j, Miller, dealer in dry goods and
groceries, assigned tod y To w. d. Cy-
rus His assets are about $1,000, and his
liabilities are about The same sum.
a fist fight occurred to-day between a
merchant and n carpenter. TIE mer-
chant was lined ant tine clrpeutor dis
missed.
The infant OF G. j. Bourne is lying
very low, Wi Ia no hopes Of recovery.
The general health OF the community
is good and business is Improving.
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The first appearance of Peck's Bad
Boy tonight.
Talk About Trenton.

TRENTON, March 7.-[Correspondence.l
Considerable work has already boen
done in this section towards making the
crop OF 1885, Rain the early part of this
week delayed work for a few days, but
tho sun shines bright to-day and the
farmers in this section have planted
considerable corn within the last few
days.
Trenton has a new depot, said to be
the best between Denison aud MiDeola.
A new telegraph Office is established
with new operator and depot agent,
all of which gives satisfaction to the
people.
Trenton institute, under the control
of Prois. Il. s. and Il. w. Mars, closed
It's fall and winter term yesterday. The
institute is young yet, but It's future id
an assured success,
No trains pass now except the paHsen'
ger carrying tue mail.
ii. A. David returned from the Now
Orleans exposition yesterday.
Several row buildings are going up
now in Trenton aud business is good.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

Democratic administration. Some of
the boys were veteran ball-goers in
Buchanan's time, but of course none OF
the ladies were born then.
Quite a number If new buildings are
ing a store house on the burned block
southeast of the square, and several
citizens are erecting new residences.
A gay and festive negro named Stout,
employed as q cook at the Donaho
house, showed his skill iu carving day
or two ago,and attempted to make mince
meat OF Morris Baker, another negro,
using butcher knife. Baker was Sc
verely cut about the shoulder, aud stab
bed in the back. His wounds are seri-
Gus but not fatal. Stout langulshes in
jail.
The skating rink mania has struck
town and is now in full blast. Some OF
the boys have ordered lot Of the newly
invented rubber bustles.
The Yivacious aud charming Miss
Katie De VOr is at home from school at
Minnville. Tennessee, and the boys
are all happy IN consequence.
The second issue Of the Clarksville
Item made its appearance to-day. 1t il
quite newsy little sheet. GAINESVILLE
has now three papers.
The Trans Continental freight trains
have stopped running, owing to the
strike. A number are stopped at New
Boston and will not 90 into Texarksna
| Much interest has been manifested
here i'll regard to the Crook and Harris
murder trial in Paris.
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The strike of operatives p)lntsdly di-
rected against the GOULD system is
most significant. 1t has direction and
power, means to be felt, and in Texas is
general What the result will be, none
can foretell, but it is certainly tho most
serious demonstration OF this character
that has ever occurred in this state. It's
rami ications are not yet known, hut
they are evidently formidable, and it is
by no means certain, at this crisis,
whether those called monopolists may
he victorious, or the organized bands
that oppose them.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

DAKOTA passed the bill through Its leg
islature, or what In a territory is termed
council, submitting the question of
woman suffrage to popular vote. What
amagni6cent country to be an elector in
is this same Dakota. Just to see the
dear creatures buttonholing the voters
and saying to them, "Now, John, you
know always did like you and thought
you clever-wont you come up and jine
me in something comforting ?" For the
benefit of its readers the HERALD an
nounces that at present no term Of resi-
dency Is required in Dakota for voter
who proposes to make The territory his
abiding place. 1t is somewhat doubtful
II this proposed amendment to the con
stitution requiring women to work fol
its popular success ID net an immigration
dodge.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

THERE is no question whatever that
local option would have baen adopted
in East Dallas, yesterday, had the per-
sosal wishes Of the people been the
principle on which their votes were
cast. The citizens suffer from drunken
rowdyism in East Dallas, and would
prefer seeing all the drinking aad Ca
rousing done in some other portion OF
the Lords vineyard, but they could not
conscientiossly vote for prohibition, be-
cause prohibition is wrong. Temper
snco Is desirable, drunkenness to BIO all
horrod, but individual privilege sna
personal liberty must not be endan
gered by compulsory legislation, thsi
can only be temporary in its operations
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The NlI.sis.inni River.

WAsuINGToN, March s-Maj. Burke,
tho director-general Of the New Orleans
exposition, announces that the man
Hgors have set apart April 7 and "a
Improvement of western waterways
days. Those days will be given TO the
discu sion Of what measures are nects
sary 20 reinstAte work on river improve
mont. Many prominent speakers and
orators are expected To DO present, aud
II 10 hoped thai the people Of the valley,
in great numbers, will attend. An In
Vitation has been extended to tho presi.
mt OF the United States aud members
OF his cabinet, he United States sena
tors, representativv, governors ol
states, aud mayors ut oiues, TO partiyi'
pOte in the movement.
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Palo Pinto Points.

PALo PINTO, March 7.-[SpeciaLj--
District court has been in session since
Monday, Judge n, l.. Megeut on the
bench. Several criminal cases called but
only one gone TO trial: The State W.
Bosrdah, theft of yearliug; hung jury.
This morning another murder case WAS
called: The State vs.. John Gallo,
charged with tho murder of John WGg-
ner last summer,
w. l.. McLarren, OF King county, and
Miss Charity Schoolcrait, Of this place,
were married at the residence oil the
brides father, on the Duh inst; also, A.
Aarhart and Mrs. Da.h Eu5Snk, OF this
county.
Stock is still dying Grass is growing
nicely; tho hills look green.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

MIR. SnANNoN's bill to substitute
granite tor limestone in the erection OF
the state capitol building, seems to pos.
sess some good features. Ilitwill cost the
contractors more to make the change,
and the difference can be accommodated
by the employment Of convict labor, Il
would be accepted by the people OF the
state as a wise measure. There can be
no doubt that granite would DO more
duraOl aud the building would remain
for all time to como a monument Of
Texas enterprise. The building then
would 10 a. eternal ~ the hills them
selvsA.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

Mr.. JOKES, of Houston, is n very able
advocate in the senate for the interests
of Galveston. lie works faithfully In all
that appertains to that city. Bills in
troduced affecting the state in general
give him no concern, but let one DO Of
fered affecting the interests OF Calves
ton, he cocks up his lett ear and goes
diligently to work like blind horse on
an endless chain. SHANNON downed
him ON his railroad bill, however. Az.
ter the legislature adjourns the people
of Galveston should tender him pub
lie dinner, on which occasion he could
hold reception aud quiet his oonstit
nents.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09
SHALL DALLAS MovE9

There arc two very distinct oondl-
tions In which city is placed. One IL
where II has TO pay for tho advantages
Of railway connection, and the other
where IL has already secured its con-
noctlon and proposed roads have to pc.
uion for riRhts-ot.wsy, franchises, etc.,
that arc required by such roads In going
into aud through n place they cannot
avoid. The way to secure the last
named desirable status Ia to comply
with the necessities OF the nrst named.
In othor words, cities aspiring 70 metro
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

MORE than once the HERALD has
urged the amendment OF the mechanics
lien law. As 1t IL now, 1t is simply in
operative In more than half tho building
contracts. The Austin dispatches tell
the HERALD that In tho house several
amendments were adopted-amend-
ments to the present Law. 1t will only
no half u law unless amended with ref
ersnce to the homestead. The HERALD
has so often spoken of this that it de.
clines further to advance arguments for
amendments.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

THE Fronch tariff on the wheat re-
forred to by the HERALD as having beon
proposed some weeks ago In the chant
Der of deputies, has reached final pass
age. This is an uniriendly act to
America, and the deputies knew 1t when
the question was being discussed. 1t is
difficult to say how we can retsllsts,
however, but some occasion will doubt.
lesS present itself before the next gon.
GRAFTON assumes administration of our
| worldly effects.
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He RemnInrd At the White House.

WAsHINaroE, March s,-President
Cleveland remained quietly st the
White House to-day, much to tho dis
appointment OF the largest congregation
that has assembled this wiuter for
Avenue Presbyterian church. The
edidce was crowded Ia every part.
Chairs were brOugh. IN aud place In
the aisles, aud every foot OF standing
room mtdo available. The immense
assemblsge listened Ia the oNcellont dis.
course, but the cuuulouGncps OF many,
as they emerged from tho church,
showed nut too plainly that the absence
of tho president had lHit IN aching void,
which even tbe eloquent sermon had
not completely filled.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

THERE is but one objection to the COM
bined gush for GRANT in giving him
position and pay. The bill don't stipu-
late and require that this is to be the
last application the great general and
deiaulter shall ever make. There In no
occasion for binding oneself to the
truth, and it is known and felt that the
charity TO GRANT 10 given, as the law
yers say, Eek necessitate rel" 1t has
been done, however, and the condition
Is understood, if not expressed, that lie
must live on what no has already re-
csived without further "petitioning."
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

THE Tom Green Enterprise is In
trouble because it fears that county
will DO reduced by the formation Of
other counties, which will be attached
to Midland for judicial purposes. II
can rest easy on this score. No such
proposition has been offered, nor will
there be during the present Legislature
If in two years time it is found that it
would be desirable to form new coun-
Jios, and tho people residing in them de-
sire it, the Legislature Will no doubt act
accordingly. For the present the En-
erprise can sleep sweouy over the sub.
tieot
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

CtARKsviLtE, March e.. zorro ,pt no
ence. l-Clarksyille il the same enthasi.
as,ic Cleveland town 1t has always seen,
snd its ciuzcns unanimously e'adorse
his selection OF cabinet. ana draw
roso.tnted pictures VI tho succ ,oss of hls
Administration,
The young folks gave Grand Clovo-
land hop At the htnsOn sall laSt night,
and the girls thfeeded the m, Nv dance
Tor the fret tune 10 tneir lives under q
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He wv. Nj en .nf,-

SAN ANTONIO, March S.-tSpecial. l.
Some of the local business men are con-
siderably surprised over tho failure of
J, \. NJ. Thompson, the most prominent
merchant at Garlic Springs, Dimmitt
county. T. Van Dervort is the assignee.
His liabilities are much larger than his
assets. Tho creditors are principally
san Antonio merchants, who have al
ways regarded him ~ one of the safest
customers In west Texas,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

BUoYs and monuments are to be
erected in the the straits of Magell0n TO
indicate dangerous passages. The
United States Is not much interested
in this work, rs its merchant marine is
becoming so small as to care little for
all such useful enterprises.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

TX speaking OF tho charter amend.
ments to this city, tho Denlson News
says: "Dallas wants the earth" Sup.
pose she does; she will utilize t. In
such an event Dallas would become the
focal centre Of all creation, and even
Galveston would bow down and pay her
reverwpse, while Fort Worth would trot
along behind wsgging its tail.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

The house, in Austin, has granted
two miles OF frontage on the flats at
Virginia Point. 1t is not known what
will be done with the two miles, and in
fact very few people in tho state know
where Virginia Point is located. The
HERALp can assure those who are seek
ing Information on the subject that they
will find il somewhere on the map.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

Is the northern section of the Union
the repository of all the intelligence of
the couutryf A convincing proof to the
contrary is that Mr.. GARLAND, purely
southern man, has been selected rs tho
attorney general Of the United States
by northern man, elected president by
the state electoral vote and popular ma
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

Every lady uses Po22auPs medicatod
complexion powder. Its u household
treasure. Tho madgm finds il impohsi-
BILE TO go down town without first rub
hing itou. II tho baby cries she goes
Tor tho pulI-boN. II the sold man"
comes home RULED or chRfed, because
business Ia duil, etc., Pozzunfs powder
10 gladstone joy. No family should be
With,Ht H.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

ITALY iavors bi-metalio currency.
There is no reason on earth why every
civilized country ia Europe should not
adopt silver as national coin and cir.
culating medium. Silver is just as good
as gold for all commercial purposes, and
it is only the obstinacy OF those in
power that prevents it from becom-
ing 80.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

OMAHA, March S-Act.ve measures
have been employed by al roads con-
cernod to bring the fast trausionti-
mental freight line to speedy consum-
nation. The Union Pacific has com.
petod IL, quota OF cars Mt locd shops.
other allied roads announce their
preparation complete, and to-day l,O0l
cars are available, About the l6th inst.
"A train will be started aud the new line
formally inaugurated, Tho Central Pa
rinc forms the western connection,
while the Rock Island, Wabash aud the
Milwaukee roads cooperate In tho cast,
IL il intended io make tho fastest trans.
continental freight time ON record.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

In a feather In MIR, SHANNoN's cap
that his able efforts defeated Mr.. JONES'
railroad bill. II was in the interests OF
Galveston. Blythe way, Galveston is
in bad luck this year. The bill, lately
passed, amending her charter, will not
add much TO her prosperity, and the de-
feat of the EADs scheme in congress
placed her hors du combat. 1t the poo
pie of that city will pattern after Dallas
and make their own improvements, tn,
city will soon class A / in Texas.
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MONDAY. MARCH o, 1885

THE Marquis of Lorne, QUEEN VIC
soRIA's son.in-law,' says there will be
no war between Russia and England.
He says it is fully settled that there will
be peace between the two countries.
Maybe so,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

TnB Fort Worth Gazette does not
deny that the HERALD gave fuller re-
ports OF the inaugural proceedings than
any other paper in the state, but states
the press reports are furnished to all
the papers belonging to the Press asso-
siation. This is true, but what benefit
is 1t to the readers OF the Gazette, or any
sther paper in Texas, that the papers
get the reports and do not publish tn m,
The HERALp's columns always contain
them all Take tho HERALD H. you want
full reports, Is good, sound advice.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

THE Gazette thinks "the HERALD IL
sompelled to depend, mainly, on self
pralfe." This is an error. The HER
AID depends upon It's patronage. 1t has
NOW the largest subscription list in the
state, and it challenges contradiction,
while every arriving mail in Dalls,
adds TO its lists. Facts are stubborn
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

II the house bill regulating the talslug
OF testimony is passed, tho Legislature
will never regret their action In the
matter. IL IL favorably reported aud
will secure Justice, especially In cases
whore small amounts are involved,
when otherwise II would be- impossible.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

NEw ORLEANS, March g. rhe attend-
ance ut the Worlds exposition today
WAS large. The concert ~ music hall
wa. n brilliant affair. The presentation
Of the handsome silver cup was made
Siguor Incarnacio Pagen, leader OF i.ne
band.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

Mr. GLADSTONE said, in a speech In
parliament, that he feared the followers
Of MoHAHMED. The followers of Mo
HAMMED, in the person OF Eli MAuDI,
don't seem to fear the British troops Ia
any alarming extent. Ell MAupI has
so far got tho better of them, and will
probably trouble the English parlis
ment considerably before no and hIs
followers are subdued.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

MIR, Houston, OF Wneeler, introduced
q bill to provide for the redemption of
lands sold under execution. This is u
good bill, and whilst the price Of land
sold under process may be greatly re-
duced, tits nevertheless right aud proper
that the property Of man, in falling
circumstances, should not be sacrificed
whore the security for the debt IN good
and Its payment only debarred.
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statement OF CIenrlnr nou,c..

BosToS, March s.-rhe following
table, compiled from special dispatches
90 tho Boston Posi-, from the managers
OF tho leading clearing houses In the
United States, gives the clearancOs for
the week ending March Z, 1855, with the
percentages Of Increase or decrease in
comparison with tho corresponding
week last yoar.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

Now that tho Democrats have come
into power, JUDGR NORTON talks to his
Repu olicsu friends very polntedly. lie
says; "rho filthy negroes and lazy
whites must stop loaflng about courts,
hanging around hearing witnesses
tales in dirty cases, and go to work Or
they can get any and ifnot they should
besent to the poor farm. Let them DO
rounded up alike"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

THE indications are that the bill
licensing gambling will not become a
law, and the probabilities are that the
one making it u felony will be defeated,
The statutes ON this subject, already
In force, are effective enough If diligent
sficials could DO found to enforce them.
There is little gambling now praticed in
Dallas, and what is done is in secluded
places and in the most secret manner.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

The present legislature of Texas is
attempting to rival the mountain that
labored for a long time and ii ally
brought forth a mouse. II has been in
session now for about seven weeks, and,
with only one or two exceptions, has
not passed single bill Of general in
forest TO the state. 1t ought to have q
skilled accouchour appointed for it to
see If matters could not be accelerated.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

THE vote in East Dallas should con-
vince the earnest workers" that the
people Of this portion OF Texas are not
yet sufficiently schooled In humanita-
rlan propositions TO favor local option.
II was defeated by vote of 2O7 10 7s.
Now let them turn their attention to
Sunday school work, aud endeavor to
keep young boys and youths from visit
ing saloons and playing billiards Tor
the drinks.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

--latest Physicians and chemists
have Analysed PozzonPs medicatod
powder and recommended
its use TO their wives and lady friends.
What better could ba said Of il.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

INDIANAPOLIS, March S.--rho state
board OF huauco awarded temporary
loan OF S6OO,0OO to Walter Stanton, OF
New York, who hid lOl9. per cent. The
bonds draw 81 per cent interest aud
are rodeemabls In five years, AMI paya.
bio after 10 years NJ tho option " STAN
ton. stanton was Niso awarded the
S5SS,0O5 refund ny bonds, relo'mAble In
10 years, he bidding lullS tor tho latter.
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ClnrhaYIII. Cnll-nrn.

Tonight, Tho F,rnd Of the Grocer;
>tore-peck's Bat Boy.
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Pecl<'s Bad Boy matinee Tuesday and
Tuesday night.
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Hereditary EaIdness.

GEORGE MAYER, Fld'oRid, TeTds.vas
bald at % years oc nge, - his ancestors
had been FOR several generations. Ono
bottle OF HAIR NIGOR started growth Of
soft, downy hair all over his Scalp, which
soon became thick, long, and vigorous.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-09

Fear of discovery, when she resorts tc
false hair and dyes, Is % source OF con
slant anxiety 10 her. The very persons
from whom She most desires 10 hide ths
waning Of her charms are the ones mosi
likely 10 make the discovery. But there
Is no reason why she should not REGAIN
and retain Ill the beauty Of hair that WAS
her pride in youth. Let her Use AYERS
HAIR NlGOR, and not only will her hair
cease 10 fall out, but q new growth vii!
appear where the scalp has been donuled;
md locks that are turning gray, or have
actually grown white, win return 10 their
pristine freshness and brilllauce OF color.
ANI.I'a LII I'm NInnIl nnr..
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Atthe nsposl,,,r.

Outside OF New YORK, s1jo,yH,OiO, a
decrease OF 90.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

NyE ARE AUTHORIZED TO AN
w nounce MR.. john SPELLMAN as can
didate for Mayor Mt the ensuing eleetion In
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VNTE ARE AUTHORIZED TO AN
wv nounce JOHN HENRY BROWN n