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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-15

THE fourth annual report OF the pub.
lie schools Of Galveston has been re-
ceived. However unfortunate In
other respects, Galveston Is happily
possessed Of a magnificent system OF
schools. Tho city has wisely made
them objects OF special concern and
generous, public-spirltod citizens
have como to the clty's assistance, uu.
til tho Island City can be justly proud
Of It's schools.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-15

1T is said that BANKER DREXEI's
daughters, three of them, viii get &c.
100000 apiece when the estate is di-
vided up. Unless these independent
young ladies want to throw themselves
away, they had better keep off the
range Of the impecunious European
mobiles.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-15

THE continued warm weather, both
In Europe and America, is having a
decided effect, but in the one it IL bone
hcial and in the other disastrous.
American crops are maturing, hut in
Europe the cholera still fiuds It's chief
est ally In the heat.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-15

MISS CLEVELAND will not return 10
Washington until next month. Be-
tween the AdirondacFs and his big
sisters absence from the White House,
GROVER ought to have pretty rum
time after all.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-15

SENATOR MILLER, Of New York, is
preparing TO let himself down as
easily as possible ut the next senate
rial election in New York, GAS to the
loss Of tho Offices" no says, 81 think
we are better off without them.'
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-15

The president has wisely determ-
ined to have nothing to do with the
California Democrats until they cool
of. The president knows that talking
TO mad mon Is breath thrown away.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-15

MRS. LANarRy is playing, 1t is said,
tocheap prices in East London. This
10 right. She contributes but little to
the audience, and would DO unjust to
! exact much In return.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-15
Nesumed Operations.

READING, Pa, Sept. H,-Furnaco No.
l, OF the Reading Iron works, which
was idle over two years, started up to-
day, giving employment to about 60
hands. The Keystone works, which
have been idle for year and half,
will start up in few weeks. The
works give employment TO several
hundred hands.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-15
TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER. is. 1888

THE Philadelphia Times says that
the Bourbon has changed his party
allegiance. He is now only found in
the Republican party.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-15
rnNEEALo or ssr1nN.


The question Tor Democrat M de-
eide IL not locG-Opdnp issua. tust H.
whether man shall ur shall not d,inl,
whisky, but y party issue, "a vital. i'm
portant party question IL presented.
Tho way IN so,tle this Question 4, ia
inquire within; "Am ready 10 reN
nounco Democracy, upon which tho
very Fundamental princieles OF tbs
government udoer whioh 1 live. mr.,
foundedr' II hia answer IN yos. than
let btu como out boldly upnn tho sid
of his choice, and not drink prohihit,on
soup out Of y Democratic Ciish,--Ilon
ham Review.
MAKE FLOUR AT HOME,
Tho IDEA of sowing lberally of
wheat this season is taking hold
upon the best Of our ueople. A
little calculation OF the coat, labor. e,c'
necessary u make Tits crop.
aud tho yaluo tn tho connt
", or To individuals, Of raisipu our
Hour ut homo, W II certainly couyinee
any enc OF tho proprlety aud evan ma.
cessity OF raising this cereal for our
prosperity. Wheat ought u Ia
II dos nos do VOL unnn
y. 4
sorghum. On good land a. should be
sown a bushei or 4 hushel aud a peck
10 the aero. Sufficient water drains
should be mace NJ The time OF sowing.
30 that water should not stand on ID In
tho winter. IL sown early, It makes
q superior winter pasture, and In rat n, r
benefited than injured by noina
pastured moderately, and VIII, n
The ground 10 dry. Wheat has no tan
root, but feeds near the surface, hence.
surface manufing IL OF great profit,
We would suppose that tho earliest
rIpehing KIND, while not 80 productive,
would DO best for this oil nate, Late,
kinds would he more subject to ru /
and storms. We are ngsin assured
that mills will be provided In time
70 manufacture the coming crop, II IL
10 seen that II has been sown 20 much
sAsent' ~ you can do no more, by all
MEANS raise enough for YOUR own
family use.-lTexAs Patron.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-15
nULLno2IN0 TuE rRrAcupps

inc Galveston News effort TO bun.
uozo tho preachers into u silent NO.
luiesence in the whisky traffic will
strlke the average citizen ns "a pircp nj
unparalleled impudence. A preschor
VINO believes tho business TO bo an
evii and negltcts 10 tell tho people sn
Is unworthy OF his oalling.-fIime-
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-15

:, For the DEBILITY wSich follows msls.
s cs.I ,: " s there q! nothing 70 bsne-
sSsss SSi q r. 70 ths dissstion and
sssveBsn " w oyotoWs
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-15

COTTON BELT REPORT.
The cotton belt weather report Tor Texas
showing the maximum ind minimum
temperat1re; elso the rainfall for tho past
"A NNnra. ~ 90 fnllnNre. -
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-15
Fall and Winter
on THING!

AS usual we have succeeded in bringing to
Dallas the BEST we could find, at such prices that
no one need go away dissatisfied. You will find
an entirely NEW STOCK ana LATEST STYLES
we'll made and fashionable, prices lower than the
Ilowestand quality warranted as represented.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-15
Weather Report,

The most popular cigarettes at the
popular price are Opera Pulls.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-15
STATE PRESS.
TMEIR BRAVE WORK.

III COKE needed anything more to
Cause tho hearts of the people OF Texas
20 twine around him, and TO look 10
h,m IN times when their political farm
nsSued strengthening, or their person.
~ hoerties Jeopardized, his brave work
III McLennan county has ti,lod tbo
Vacuum Paris Balance- Wbonl
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25
STATE NEWS.

Mr.. Gus burden of Birmingham, is the
inventor Of patent for pulling cars On the
track.
The new city of Sheffield is said to have
dozen or more buildings in process OF
erection.
Pinkney McCroskey, of Limestone coun-
ty, CONF mmit.ed suicide Sunday evening last
by hanging himself III his barn.
Rev r. G. Bedford, pastor of the Mont
gomery Congregational Church is spending
the Summer at his old home in Wisconsin.
Judge VIM. Richardson was the distin-
guished orator of the day at large educa.
tional meeting at Landersville last Saturday.
Two cousins, James and Amos, sons Of
VIM. and David Shelton, brothers, were
out hunting recently near Larkinsville
when James gun was discharged accident
ally, killing his cousin Amos.
Prof. B. T. Washington, Principal of the
Tuskegee Normal School is spending the
Summer in New Eogland in the interest Of
bis school. He says ''times are hard North. I"
Irish potatoes sell for ten cents peck
Watermelons for sixty and seventy cents
per load.-Selma Post.
The Belmont Coal Mines, in this county,
was sold at registers sale last Monday, and
was bid in by Huntsville parties for the re-
markably low SUM of So, ,60O.-Ssottsboro
Citizen.
Our new building. alabama Hall" will
be ready for occupancy at the opening OF
school, Sept. 1st. 1t is handsome brick
structure four stories high, and contains,
besides dormitories for IS girls, kitchen,
dining room. parlor, and library for all the
students. The furniture. beds. tables,
wardrobes, washstands, etc., for the girls
rooms, is being made in our carpenter
shop by student mechanics. Tuskegee
Normal School Letter.
The firm name of the Advertiser is this
week changed from White & White to White
& Doss, but no change is made in the pol.
tiles of the paper We part with Jourd
with regret, and did We not believe that the
change be is making will rebound to his
advantage in many respects, he would not
have been permitted to sever his connection
With this paper and his pleasant relations
with this people. He carries with him the
best wishes of the citizens of old Lawrence
-Moulton Advertiser
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25
Reception Of the News Of Gen.
Grants Death in Huntsville.

The ringing of the town bell Thurs
day gave notice Of the assembling oi
the citizens Of Huntsville in public
meeting to take appropriate action on
the news Of the death of General
Grant Hon. Milton Humes presi-
ded, making . brief though fitting
and feeling speech on taking the
chair. He was followed by Capt
DAN Coleman and Col. q. C. Sheats,
each Of whom paid eloquent tributes
to the memory Of the dead soldier.
The meeting passed resolutions ap.
propriate to the occasion, which were
ordered to be sent to the family Of the
deceased, and ordered further also
telegrams Of sympathy and condo
lenee to be Immediately wired to them
at Mt. McGregor.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25

At last the peace of Death has
come over the spirit of Gen. Grant.
No part of bis countrymen bow at
bis open grave with more genuine
feelings Of sorrow. or have sent more
fervent prayers up in bis behalf than
the colored people. By them his
memory will be held dear, and his
sympathy and services in their behalf
remembered with gratitude. Peace
be with his great soul.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25

That is significant and important
action taken by the I Huntsville Bap-
lists looking to tho erection of q Bap-
tist Institute, as seen by the proceed
ings of the meeting published else
where. 1t is w"rthy of every encour-
agement, and the GAZETTE bids them
God speed in the noble work.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25

We re-publish some short verses by
Bro. Fortune, Of the N. Y. Freeman,
which read very much like the wall
Of rejected lover. Cheer up Bro.
+. there is hope while life lasts.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25

A Georgian fanatic was 80 violent
ly opposed to dancing that he at
tempted to cut the chords of his
daughters feet to save her soul from
being lost from dancing.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25
ly the path Of duty. undeterred by doubts,
a;roloroinded and straiohtforward

ly the path OF duty. undeterred by doubts,
sing!eminded and straightforward.
The entire country has witnessed with
deep emotion his prolonged and patient
struggle with a painful disease, and has
watched by his couch of suffering with
fearful sympathy. The destined end has
come at last, and his spirit has returned to
the Creator who sent it forth. The great
heart of the nation that followed him when
living, with love and pride, bows now in
sorrow above him dead, tenderly mindful
of bis virtues, his great patriotic servises,
and of the loss occasioned by his death.
I'm testimony Of respect to the memory
of Gen. Grant, it is ordered that the Exc
cutive Mansion, and the several Depart
ments at Washington be draped in mourn
ing for period of thirty days, and that all
public business shall on the day of the fun
eral be suspended and the Secretaries of war
and the Navy will cause orders to be issued
for appropriate military ard naval honors
to be rendered on that day.
WlluebS WucICOA Lave AtICuutO btt
my hand and caused the seal OF the United
States to be affixed. Done at the City of
Washington this twenty third day of Jaly,
A. D., 1885, and of the independence of
the United States the one hundrd and tenth.
GSigned] "GRovER CLEVELAND,
"By the President.
T. F. BAYARD,
Secretary OF State.
With tie exception of Secretary Endicott,
all the members were present at the meet
ing of the Cabinet. The President inform
ed them of Gen. Grants death, he having
been officially informed Of his demise by
telegram from Col. Fred Grant.
President Cleveland has instructed Ad'
jutant General Drum to go to N. Y. to rep
resent him aud to consult with Mrs. Grant
relative to the funeral of the ex President
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25

Stepney Lipscomb is thrifty colored
farmer of Lee county who. eight years ago,
purchased on credit an old worn out farm
of 800 acres He now owns 48O acres free
of debt, plenty of cattle and farm stock,
and has recently had built fine frame
dwelling and pays taxes on $4,000 worth Of
property.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25

CtENTRAL TENNESSEE COLLEGE, Nash
~ vile, Tenn. Chartered 1866. Depart
ments: English, Business, Normal, Academ-
ic, Scientific, College, law, Medicine, Theolo-
gy, Pastors Course, Industry Enrollment
past year 427. Opens Sept. 7th, 1885 Expen-
ses from $3.50 to 1915 per school month. For
circulars and catalogues, Address
REV. j. BkADEN, PRESIDENT.
Nashville, Tenn,
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25

Colored voters watch with solici-
tude the action of the Administration
a. to the Signal Officer Greer, who
was grossly insulted at Pensacola.
What does President Cleveland pro-
pose to do about it?
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25

Il believe" says the Rev. Sam
Jones ':in . bottomless He'll and q
topless Heaven" The great evan
gslist does not take to the new word
6heol, or the notions of Beecher.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25

A few more weeks of seasonable
weather and the crops will be safe
with the biggest harvest yield ahead
tor years. Brighter days are ahead
for trade and business generally.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25
Fighting Convict Labor.

BIRMINGHAM, July l7.-Ats meeting here
Of delicates from various bodies Of miners
near Birmingham. an organised movement
was inauguFated against convict labor. 4
State organiEation h to be effected. Mem
bsrs Of the convention ny determined
Aght viii b made against the system. CO
Q Operating with the movement In other
South ~ STATES.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25

Why do not our pulpits open war
on the excursions They are eating
up the scanty earnings Of the poor.
Excursions should 20.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25

Are you thinking of going on an
sxcursioaf Friend put your money
to . better pulp pose. Save it to buy
winter fuel.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25
COIOred Educational Directory
Colleges and Universities.

DEREA COLLEGE, open to white and col
ID ored on equal terms. Faculty and
teachers number 16. Thorough instruction
in all departments from Primary to College
classes. Expense for board, tuition, room
and fue, s75 year, payable by the term, in
advance. Fall term opens Sept. 80. For in
formation, address
P. D. DODGE.
Secretary and Treas, Berea, KY
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25

The civilized world bows at the
feet Of Americas dead Hero with
tributes Of love and esteem.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25
SATURDAY, JULY 25th, 1888.
Excursions should 20.
Mosquitoes are said to have oust-
Cd the dudes from New Jersey.

Candidates for Alabama Offices out
number the lecusts, % far.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25

VASdAN0AONs 0uiy AO.-ouOIuy dlttI
eight o'clock this morning the President
was informed of the death of General Grant.
He Immediately directed that the flag on
the White House should be placed at hall
mast. The lowering of the flag was the frs,
intimation that the citizens of Washington
had of the death of the distinguished man
although they had been anticipating i,
through the night A few minutes afte,
the White house flag was placed at half mast
the flags on all the public buildings, and
on many private ones. we're placed in like
position. The bells of the city were tolled
and the citizens who heard them readily
recognized their meaning. Business men i'm.
medlately began draping their houses with
mourning and residences in q similar man.
ner, showed their esteem for the deceased,
TIE Presidents PROCLAMATION.
The following proclamation was issued
by the President:
'sThe President of the United States has
just received tidings of the death of that illus
trious citizen and ex. President of the United
States. Ulysses s. Grant, at Mount McGreg.
or. in the State of New York, to..which plat q
he had been removed in an endeavor to PFC.
long his life.
I'm making this announcement to the
people Of the United States the President
is impressed with the magnitude Of the
public loss Of great military leader, who
was, in the hour of victory. magnanimous
amid diseases serene and selfsussained; who,
in every station, whether as soldier or A.
. chief magistrate, twice called to power
by his fellow oountrymen, trod unswervinR-
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25

HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.
III G. The Industrial, Normal, Preparato-
ry and College Departments will open Sept.
18th, 1885. and the Theological Department
Oct. 1st. Tuition free. For particulars ad-
dress, j. B. JOHNSON, Sec'ty.
The Law Department will open Sept, 10th
Address, PROF. B. F. LEIGHTON,
4S2 Louisiana Avenue.
The Medical Department., which includes
Dental and Pharmaceutical Courses, will open
Oct. LIST. Superior advantages; terms very
low. Address PROF C. B. PURVIS, Secy
Ills Thirteenth St., N. W.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25

DUST UNIVERSITY, Holly Springs, Miss
IN Location beautiful and heaithful, build
ings large and well furnished. Faculty full
and thoroughly competent. No better school
in the whole South, is the verdict of well in
formed and unbiased visitors. Fall term
opens Thursday Sept. IS. 1884.
For circulars address
W. W, HOOPER
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25

u NOXYILLE COLLEGE, Knoxville, Tenn.
IN Only ST per month for either ladies or
gentlemen for board, tuition. fuel, light and
furnished room. Term begins Sept. S. Send
for free Catalogue to President,
J. s. MCCULLOCH,
T,ALLADEGA COLLEGE, Ialladega, Ala,
i is the best equipped school in the State.
A Mechanical Department added the past
year. Location most healthful. Next Term
commences Sept. 80, 1884. Early application
necessary to secure q room. Address, men
tionipg this paper,
REV. H. s. DEFORST, y. D. PRES, or
Z. RE. TREAS, Talladega. AIa.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25

d UST NORMAL INSTITUTE Huntsville,
IL Ala. Superior advantages to students
preparing to teach. Thorough instruction in
the Academic, Normal, and College Prepara-
tory Departments; also in Vocal and Instru-
mental Music, by a skilled music teacher
Session opens Sept. ist. Let pupils be on
hand the first day. Board in good Christian
families from So to So, Tuition free.
NJ. l.. RAINES, PRINCIPAL.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-07-25

Before his death, however, Gen. Grant
left the choice Of the burial spot entirely to
Col. Fred Grant, imposing only the condi>
ton that the spot selected should be such
as Mrs. Grant might rest by his side. His
remains will be removed to New York by a
special train and there prepared for burial.
Reception OF The News
The Evening critic., 1885-02-13
The Boston Ideals.

A fashionable and sppreciative audiences
crowded Fords Opera. House last evening
welcoming tho Boston Ideal Opera Co,
Owing to the illness of Mr.. Tom Karl
"Fatinitzan was substituted for Martha,
and was admirably rendered. The cast
and chorus were phenomonally strong. Miss
Mathilde Phillips saug the part Of Vladimir
in excellent voice. Miss Marie Stone, who
Is one of the most careful singers Of Eng
lish opera, acquitted herself with great
credit as the Princess Lydia. Myrou Whit
ney's Count RdntcheOkof has been seen here
before ard his performance last night was
renewed pleasure to his admirers The
inimitable Barnabee made a capital piece
of work of I:set Pdshd, the drunken scene
in the harem bringing down the house. Mr.,
Herndon Morsell as the special correspond
ent showed greater ease before the foot
lights than at his last appearance here, and
sang the part very nicely. Tho chorus was,
of course, good, and Is one oftho strong lea-
lures of the company. For tonight the
"Musketeers" are announced. At to-mor-
rows matinee "GirOhe- GirOna" will b.
given, whilc Era Diavolo" is booked for
tomorrow night.
Barnabees work in the second act was
exceedingly clever. lie possesses quaint,
droll humor that is simply irresistible
This, added to the fact that he is pains
taking artist, with n fully-trained voict
of fine quality, places him at the head o
the list of comedy singers.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-13
Observatory Time signals.

The statement to the effect that the new
telephone time service is in connection
with the Naval Observatory is incorrect.
The only signals for which the observatory
is responsible are as follows: The noon sig
nal by which tho time is transmitted to
various points of the country over the wires
of the Western Union and Baltimore Sc
Ohio Telegraph companies, and the time
balls at New York, Washington and New
Orleans dropped the signals at a. M,
noon, and 6 p. M, by which the ire-alarm
bells of the city are sounded, aud that by
which tho control clocks in the various
public Offices are corrected twice daily. The
signals heard in the telephones arc made
by connection with clock at the National
Museum, which is regulated by the Naval
Observatory signals.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-13
"some Hesh.ngton Mo.nea.,

Washington is fast growing, in the esteem
of tourists, to be one Of the most beautiful
capitals in the world, and the drift Of liter
airy and fashionable people toward it, as a
winter resort, is giving it new social i'm
portance aside from its political interest.
In line with the new development is the
growth of a domestic architecture that gives
it much of its external character. An iu-
teresting paper giving "a Glimpse Of Some
Washington Homes" in their exterior aud
Harper'S Magazine by Mr.. Il. w. Ligbtner
Washington correspondent Of the Pittsburgh
Dispatch, and will appear in tho March
issue. Among the homes illustrated will
be those of Senator Pendleton, Justice
Stanley Matthews, W. L. Payne, aud other
notables,
The Evening critic., 1885-02-13
zinc lanai Nnsc.

CLEVELAND, o., Feb. 13.-The sensation
over the clandestine marriage of Mis-:
Kearslcy, tho Bueyrus heiress, with an un.
known roller skating artist, had scarcely
begun to subside when IL was renewed yes
terday by the first definite information
concerning Osborn, who married the girl.
1t comes from commercial traveller, who
says that Osborn was born at West Quincy,
Mo. He says that Che fellow was pro-
a doubtful record from his youth up. 1t is
further stated that no was married TO rich
girl at Coldwater, Mich. some time before
going to Buoyrus.' The Michigan affair was
settled and hushed up, it Is said, by the
girls friends there; who paid the Spectator
in woman's affections $1,000 TO reliuquish
his claim, after which divorce was secured