The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1885-07-09
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ABILENE, July 3.-Ispecial.l -Appli'
csnts for the enthusiastically at this
point, becoming enthusiastic over the
appointment OF Cochran ~ postmas'
ter OF Dallas, have set 10 work ~ earn
est for the coveted prize at this place.
They allege that II offensive partisan
ship Is tho standard by which Grover
gauges his appointments, the official
head Of III. II. Harden, the present IN
cumbent. win ere long strike the
waste basket. Charges are to DO for
Warded to Washington at once, ohsrg-
ing him with the grave oiiense OF pre-
aiding at every Republican meeting
held Ia Taylsr County since its organi'
zstlon, and that he especially espous.
cd tho cause OF Blaine ana Logan inst
fall, In the way OF decorating
the post once and placing printed
CIRCULARS on the wall, taking the time
and attention Of the employees OF the
office for that purpose. Several other
minor changes are also preferred.
Harden seems to DO conndent OF ms
retention by Uncle Sam az he has al
ready obtained tho signatures OF sew
eral Abileneites, whom he claims 10
be- Democratic, asking his retention,
George b. Davidson, q well, known
wholesale merchant OF this city, who
failed some time ago, was yesterday
arrested by the sheriff OF Usercer
County, Kentucky, on the charge OF
obtaining goods under false pre-
lenses. lie was arrested by virtue OF
q warrant from the Governor
OF Texas, which reci he G snSI
ernor Of Kentucky had been
exhibited. Davidson denied "all and
singular" but at once employed the
well known Arm OF Bentley Il Bowyer,
who Immediately sued out writ OF
habeas corpus and presented their case
70 Hon. William kennedy, Judge OF
this judicial district, who was luckily
present and entertained their applica-
ton this morning. As the extradition
warrant had been returned to the
Governor the case was postponed I'M
I'll Tuesday next. 1t will be remem-
bored that Davidson recovereda ludg-
mont against T. L. Msrsalis, OF Dali
las, for 1875 damages for injury to credit
and standing In the commercial world
at the last term OF the Taylor county
Court. -.
The most pleasant social event OF
the season took place last night
at tho court house, 1t being
the Methodist musical entertain.
ment for the benefit of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, OF this city.
There was q liberal patronage on the
part OF the young gallants, some es-
cortipg as many as three Of the fai-
sex. 1 he affair was decidedly grand
success, as was evidenced by the re-
peated rounds of applause from the
audience. Much credit is due to the
ladies OF Abilene for their interest
manifested and efforts on behalf OF the
Mrs. d. f. White and Miss Lillian
Beale, of Colorado City, are visiting
Miss Fannie Bledsoe. Mrs. D.. +.
White is q daughter Of Mrs. A. L. Bled-
SOC, wife OF one of Abilene's prominent
merchants.
An unknown horse thief was to-day
shot and killed by Senior Robales, q
wealthy Mexican team owner, OF this
county, near Buffalo Gan. The thief
and three others were found in I D.
session of Robales' team OF mules.
They resisted the capture, when Ro-
bales fred on them several times, with
the above result. Robales hurried to
!. Abilene and notified Sheriff Cunning
ham, who Is now with several depu-
ties on their trail. 1t is safe - pre-.
dict that the remaining three Will pc
landed in jail, or be killed, as Sheriff
Cunningham is known to be fine
officer, and terror to horse thieves In
this and adjoining counties. Up to
this hour the name of the dead man
can not be learned.