davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18

much complaint made by the pareuts
ut the short time allowed children for
dinner.
AZ hard rain as has been known for
several months fell this morning
between 3 aud o'clock.
Not as many people rs was expected
are III town to-day to attend tho circus,
on account of tho mud and bad
weather generally.
A great many OK tho Nations rcd
men are In town to see tho elephsnt
and clown to-day.
Three men from the Nation were
taken in this morning tor CARRYING
pistols, anu waltzed to tho tune OF S25
anu costs. A very good Nations trade
for ono morning.
A couple OF boys from the country
last night proceeded to "the Md
ANS" where thoy ran tho house and
tho girls, too, for q while, and then
tried to brighten two OF Denison,s
dudss, but elias; dudes are harmless
when let alone, bnt they got away
with tho country boys last night, aud
had thom lodged in jail. They were
brought out this morning and fined.
Fodr tramps were lodged In jail this
morning.
"A country maR was slightly cut by
one or tho circus Glow this morning.
10 seems that tho circus man wanted
him to get on the outside of the tent,
but he refused, with the above results.
NO arrests We're made.
a negro man gayo tho "1ying jennyn
man fiye-dollar bill TO take pay out
OF 1t for ride, and was given back 95
cents, tho man claiming 1t was one
dollar bill. Ono OF our officers was
standing near and saw the transaction,
and knowing the negro was right,
promptly arrested tho slick man that
traveia with the circus, who was
logged In Jail.
The north-bound Missouri Pacific
passenger train, duo hero at II 80, was
iiVe hours late to-day, owing TO O
washout between hero aud Fort
Worth. The passengers will have To
lay over In this city until tomorrow.
woULD'BE RAvIsuER CAPTURRD.
a negro boy by tho name OF Lee
Porter was arrested by Marshal Gut.
ler, this afternoon. Several weeks
oEo Porter drew q pistol on "A lady,
and demanded her TO accode to III,
he,lish design, but was frightened
away before accomplishing his wish
When ho saw tho officer coming he
ram but WAS overtakon aud locked up
In jail. His trial will come of to-mor.
row.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18
Tyler.

TYLER, Sspt. F.-lSpscial. l-phe
much-talkod-of Carter case was ilual-
iy decided to-day at 10 o'clocs. by the
jury bringing Ina vordics OF acquiltal.
Great interest WAS manifested In tho
case, and various comments arc made
as to tho correctness of the jury's YER
diet. Soon afterwards sensation was
created by tho information beiug cir
culated that Carter had bson take be-
ore the grand jury, where no aclsnowl.
edged his participation In the crime
no lad just been acquitted OF, and that
no had implicated Donagan, tho prin.
clpal States Witness, and several other
young men, among them viii Gowan,
the brosher of the young lady whom
the dead man had slandored. Dona-
gan aud Govan woro immediately ar
rested, and IL is said warrants arc
out Tor two others.
The charge OF rape against the man
Lathrop, upon his own daughter, was
was to-day dismissed. Ho IL still hold
aud viii doubtless bo convicted OF in
cest.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18

ATLANTA, Sept. r7.-[Speclal. Tom
Tey lor, who was held in custody for
assisting in the robbery OF County
Treasurer Kinkoad, acknowledges 20
day that he was one OF the party and
thai Sol Taylor, who was convicted
ana sentenced 10 tho psnitentiary for
soVon years, James Blackwell md
Tom Beckham were tho other
parties VINO did tho rObbiug.
Sol Taylor. Ia company with tho
shefin went and dug up the pocket
book. which was taken with the ssOo
which was stolen. The pookut-bDok
still contains the papers. Black well
ana Beckham arc IN jail, Tom has
gone HIS way rejoicing, 80 your repro
sentative understands, he having
turned States evidence.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18

Z. +. Hawkins, both living at Poter's
Prairie, about IL miles from town, the
former school teacher, Became in
the tUo''" title IN OF, aas smal, a txss.
OF land, aud, Hawkins becoming
abusive, fight ensued, IN which
Coleman came off victorious. naw-
kins, unable to accept his defeat like "a
msD, overlook Coleman last evening
while the latter, In company with a
lady aud a little boy, was riding along
theroad. Comingup hehind, he brought
his gun TO bear on tho party, whsn
Coleman jumped from the wagon
and ran around his horses,
followed by Hawkins. Seaiur
that escape WAS impossible, and totally
unsrmed, ha threw up HIS nauds, beg.
gln3 for mercy; but Hawkins, with
tho GOODNESS OF tiend, deliberately
placed his gun almost against his BODY
and fired, killing him instantly. Then
mounted his horse aud fled. Coleman
hiss Oe6n in the county three wears
and was universally respected and
considered y good citizen,
and Is not known TO have
had an enemy In the county.
Hawkins, VINO came from Cooke
county, on the contrary, WIS always
considered bad man, and was gen
orally disliked on account of his snrly
nature and mean disposition. The
deputy sheriff Is sfJor him, Should
no he caught he will probably receive
his just deserts.
Tne smoke of the battle has cleared
away, aud tne local.option vote is tie,
owing to the presiding officer Of one
OF the anti-prohiuition precincts
playing it fine, and holding no olec-
u m. An election was also held for a
$4,000 Incorporated school. a tax 10
be levied on the property holders was
carried. IL is a good thing, ~ no nave
seven churches and one barn OF -
scnool-houpe, which il disgrace to
the county.
The first shipment Of cotton WAS
made to-day. There is plenty more TO
go. Cotton viii turn out better than
expected, owing to the late rlinc.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18

PALESTINE, Sept. T.-[Speoial.l i
For quite while spirited fight has
been going on between tho Palestine
Board Of Trade and the Waters iorce
company. Receiving no response to
repeated Efforts to get tho Waters.
Pierce oil NJ moro reasonable rates the
board OF trado began, Tho introduction
OF another brand ofoil.. Tho cuts have
been steady, until the consumers OF
this city are buying oil 80 cheap OF tho
Wateru-Plorco OH company that tho
saving reaches 5000 per month, ana tho
fight still goes on.
Hundreds OF our citizens are III with
uonguo f0vor. Sovonty-iivo FREQ
school pupils aro reported down with
" this morning.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18
Waxahachie,

WAXAHAcRIE, Sept. F.-ISpocial.l l.
III the district court Davis VS.. Blasson-
game, 'respass to try title, Judge
Rainey was disqualified. and Hon. j.
w. Foaris acted. Verdict rendered
FOR plaintiff.
An interesting case is now being
tried. G. +. Curtis VS.. S. IL. Cocktail
Co. OF al, for damages. Mr., Curtis
was a merchant at Midlothian and
was closed by attachmont. and now
sues for damages. Judge Rainey was
disqualified, and j. w. Fearls is on
tho bonch.
g. Woodlief received the sai in-
telligence this morning by wire OF tho
uesth or the wife aud child of mis-
brother, willis, ct New Orleans.
The protractsd meeting st the Meth
oQist church, being conducted by Rsy,
Mf; ARMSTRONG, is largely attended
and much interest is being manifested.
The board of trustees for the Waxa.
haehis public schools had meeting
yesterday evening, and u committee
OF three were appointed to SOC 9. Il.
Brown aud others and try and effect
another trade for the NJ arvin college
building, in lieu of the ono the city
council "set down on"
IL. q. Todd, oar genisl insurance
agent, ts able TO 10 out, sitter u six
Wesks' seige with fever.
judge A. A. Mcmillan and family
are back home, having spent the sum
NOR at White Sulphur Sprlngs, IL Al.
sbama,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18


GALVESTON, Sept. l7.-lSpeclsl.l--
This city mourns the loss Of two Of its
old and honored citizens. This morn.
Ing all that was mortal
OF Mr.. Edwin Il. Settle was
Deposited In the silent tomb,
amid the lamentation OF relatives
ana friends. Deceased was ono of tho
Oldest pioneers OF Galveston. During
the daysof tho republic no discharged
me duties OF postmaster hero, aud,
despite MS age. served gal
ianly during the late OWL war
IN tho army OF tho Confoderacy. Mr..
Settle was we'll known to old settlers
throughout tho State, and tho intelll.
gence OF his death Will DO source OF
sorrow TO them. Scarcely had tho
community. recovered from the shock
produced by Mr.. Settles death
whon tho announcement was mado
that ~ 400 this morning the spirit OF
Mr.. i, LeCloro had takon Its flight.
Is. Menard, founder OF tho CITY of GSl.
weston. shortly after hia famous nm
clio leld out tho city, IN 1887, no
$3.50 ''hNAabtN fNuhbiiitu WIFI t0tllO
of tho moat important onterprlses of
tho city. For y yeara no was man
agor Of tue Galveston Wharf company,
pnd ms inaSomsnt OF that cam,
pany'd rffalra was ab,va tho breath
OF suspicion. For several ynsrs mat.
IN consequences OF iatliug health ard
sight, no has been compelled 10 retire
from activo business pursuits. Mr..
LrOlere'a rnnoral will take
place nj 10 u. m. to.morrow
nom hls lato residence. Ia ,he
death OF Messra. Settle and I.oClorc.
this city loses two mon who have do No
much TO advance her commercial in.
tsrcss aud place her upon n subatan-
tial basis OF prosperity.
The suspension OF tho firm al
Spro,ile d Niebet, cotton brokers. was
90 day, Henry 4. Sproulo
and William Nlsbet comprise tho Arm,
Their business was chiefly brokersva
In futures. Il n stated their iiabiIities
do not exceed 5000.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18

CALVERT, Sept. l7.-Ispociall Gar
vcr, the man who is supposed to have
hired a horse AZ kaufman and forgot
to return him, arrived horo last night,
FREQ from tho clutches OF tho law, hay
ing proved that he WAS not the man
wanted. Ho Ia oow anxious 10 soc
that msu that looks llke him,
Tho reDidence of DR.. Faucker caugh
on IRE yesterday ~ two dlBorenl
times, and By tho noble efforts OF oiti-
zens and friends, was naved from total
distinction. Az 70 In, the houso il
badly demaged, slao tho furniture, but
fully covered by insurance
Tho past week has boon ono Of
dsmpncss, having frequent showers
daily. To-day II commenced raining
about IL O'clock aud has continued
without Interruption for four and q
malt hours. Tho town has the appear.
anco or u vast lake. Creeks arc up IN
every direction, and much damago
Will DO done to cotton.
The Dark hotel closed its doors Last
Tuesday, dull business being causo,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18

MARSHALL, Sept. l7.-[Speclall l.
Mrs. Beauohsmp, State lecturer OF tho
womsn's Christian Temperance IN.
Ion, leoturci at tho Methodist church,
last night 10 fair audience.
The prospectus OF tho Sentinel, a
knights OF Labor. paper, IL out. IL IN
olght-page weekly paper, and will
mako its appearance about the Ia. of
November. Experienced editorial
and Newspaper talent han been se-
cured, rnt no palms or money will DO
spared To make II q grand success.
Louis W. Ferry, Telegraph operator
nom Quincy. Illinois, died at the rail.
road hospital last nisht.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18
calitiss more, which is above an aver.

calities more, which is above an aver.
age crop.
Several days ago quite comical
farce was had In this city, A Polander
had become intoxicated and was hav-
ing a good time generally, making the
saloons ring with his noise. Also, on
tho day mentioned, one Brick
er, q car repairor by occupation,
happened 10 DO up town seeing
the sights OF tho city, and, to have =
little fun, borrowed u "big six
shoster" from tho constable OF this
precinct, and went in 10 scare tho Po-
lander. The Polander, thinking
probably he might need some
thing TO make him walk
straight home that night, had
procured tho services of large oak
stick; 30 when Mr.. Bricker made his
appearance with his six-shooter and
ordered Mr.. Poleander to desist In his
noiso, the Pole, with the courage
handed down from his ancestors, began
to use his stick with so much force on
tho would-be peace maker's back, that
tho latter took TO his heels, but flight
was useless, as the former followed,
and being fleet OF foot, kept within
easy reach OF tho flying man, and gave
him sound thrashing on "the tly.u
Bystanders caught the Pole and
BrickSr escaped.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18
Abilene.

ABILENE, Sept. 17.-[Special l-Soy
ersl outfits passed through here yester-
day for Concho county, to start the
fall roundup In that district.
Stockmen report cattle in fine condi-
ton for the winter, and express them
selves satisfied with their prospects
in general. Great quantities of small
grain era pouring into tho city, which
huds ready sale. County officers arc
busily engaged in preparing for dis
trict court, which meets here the first
week in October.
Sheriff Cunningham arrived yester-
DAY from Fort Worth, having Ia charge
Johnnie johnson, tho youthful snort
who shot and killed Tom Gilstrap last
winter: He has been confined in tho
Fort Worth Jail for safe keeping.
The meeting OF Brother Penn still
continues with undated interest.
A lsrge baptising will take place this
week.
Several important Land sales
have taken place this week. Judge
M. a. Spoouts has been very much
indisposed this week from tho effects
of Il bat cold.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18

DENisoN, Sept. 7.-lspocial.l The
Pan.Electric Telephone Company has
lot tho contract to build q limo from
hero to Sherman TO Mr.. G. II. wilkins,
for tho sum Of $3.50. Tho work will
oom.nence Immediately.
At tho Methodist chlirch.socia that
was held a. the parsonage last night,
there was lAtge abundance aud
ava 'hias weat nff pleas Autty. Re-
frssnuisnLs obn s.tug OF creaui, CAKE,
etc., were passed around, aud tue en-.
tortstamsut was q success, bs,h social.
ly aud financially.
The school committee has extended
the time o noon focoou 70 ono hour In
stssd OF % Minutes - there wee %
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18

BOWIE, Sept. l7.-[Spcclal. IAN day
the low hung clouds haven't dropped,
and the daily promises of"Apfii show
ors' arc thus far without fruitlon.
Many farmers aro waiting on rain be-
fore breaking ground Tor wheat.
somo wheat In tho market for salo
thiy morning.
air. j. u. Sinclair, proprietor OF tho
nution atOre, on Tarrant street, ia hav.
lng his business house neatly painted.
othor improvements, too numerous to
moltion, arc noticeable hero aud there
on the builnass strcots.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18

PALo PiNro, Sept. i7.-lSpeoial. -
Tho Jury In the case Of W. White,
charged with tho murder OF Mike No.
Oormas, gave him i've years in the
penitentiarv. The verdict WINS rcn.
derod at 1870 y. IN.
continued.
The case against Bob Marrow rom
tipusd also. The grand jury 10 still In
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18

BRnMoSD, Sep. IL Especial. l-R,in
has beon constantly falling for tho las,
"a hours.
DR.. Waller has purchassi the lot aud
remAtus Of Of tn, isrss otick bulldin,
that vas dsssroys by DO, IA Esbru
ary, aud viii cinmlncs bliiiiug L.
~ again sJ,u.
Che cJtton Or. y VI thls county will
average half 4 bLs psr acre, aud is lar
short OF the OK peo .stiDus OF the farm.
ere some tims ago. Cyru has aver aRed
s. 10 70 bushsls Per core, IN some 10.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18

MCKINNEY, Sop. i7.--tSpscial.-Dr.
L. W. Graves, . prominent physician
Of Blue Ridge, 10 this county, wa
buried this evening. He had been
sutierlnv for q long time from an ab-
dnminsl tumor. Tue sday night, Drp.
Wiley, Slime and 0ibsou were called
10 SEQ him, but he died before an op-
GRAFTON could DO performed. Alter
DEATH = tumor Weighing three ana
oneshslf pounds Wa reinovod.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18
THE ALDRIDGE COTTON BRUSH Is THE BESrl

Mclaughlin with cane, and Berry
and tho deceased clinchoa. He al
tempted to separate the men, but was
struck and pushed back by McLaugh-
Ia, Tho witness testified that at the
tlino of tho shooting Mclaughlin had
Berry down on his knees, aud strik-
ing him over Che head with his cane.
As Berry pulled his pistol no took q
stop back and Berry shot him.
The surgeon OF Fort Bliss was
placed on the stand. He said that the
jacket worn by Mclaughlin when
shot was powder burnt. This Goes
away with the theory that the defend
ant Was several feet away from the do
ceased when the shot was ared.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18

MASON, Sept. l7.-tSpecis .l-Agsin
we are called upon 70 70 ort another
murder committed In this county,
while outraged Justice stands help.
lessly BY, unable 10 prevent the too
frequent crimes. O. A. Coleman and
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18

Ell PAso, Sept. T.-tspecial.l Tho
preliminary examination OF Henry
Berry WI, continued to-day. John
keron, placed on the stand by the ie-
Tense, testified that he was in tho
dance hall az the time of tho shooting
As ssid tina. Mcl.sSs , hlin' the, the s %.
whole 3night; that no had several en-
|oouu0SfS with persons In the saloon,
|ond ~ further testified that Berry
We sitting down and was struck By
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18
JOHN SCHaALlMo
Manufacturer OF all kinds OF
WOOD a. PAPER BOXES
$40 Elm Street upstairs.
Dublin,

DUBLIN, Sept. H.-ISpecisl -Suf.
fcient Is known to warrant tho belief
that prohibition is beaten in this
county by 800 majority. Tuesday
night anvils wero fired, whisky flowed
freely, and the town was MAD. the
scene OF debauchery, with vugar and
obscene language that would put to
blush The most confirmed 30, and
several who voted against pro hiDltion
would now vote for It.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18
PAPER B0XES

Young Ballen, tho accidental shoot.
inH OF whom was mentioned Ia THE
HERALD, n few days back, died yestor.
day.
rho late rains have intorforred with
me improvements now being made on
Several horsos have bssn entered In
tho last day or so, and among others
Two iine colts from Dallas, belonging
to p. Crume.
Collin county IL bound 20 have u fair
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18

PRcos, Sept. iI.- Ispocial.l The
court house contract was awarded to
Martin, Byrenee and johnson to-day,
for }3g,5O0 The building Is to bo OF
rick, made here.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-18

GALVESTON, Sept. T.-lSpecla,.l-
This city mour M the loss Of two OF its
old and honored citizens. This morn.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1885-01-03

The Free Press at Morgan city
still insists that Kellogg is bette,
Representative to Congress than
Gay will be.
It still has the brass to contend
that the Democratic Party is q free
trade party and that the Republican
party favors protection to sugar in
dnstries,-and then says, quoting
from a Washington correspondent
"On the Republican side there is
overwhelming majority in favor of
the repeal of the sugar duties.
They say that they are tired
Of protecting a class Of people who
permit men honestly elected to be
counted out"
That Is the Protection of the Re
.publicans that the Free Press favors.
Was that the reason that passed the
Reciprocity treaties4 r.
that the reason that the Republican
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1885-01-03

WHITE BRONZE.-Persons who
visit the Worlds Industrial & Cot
ton Centennial Exposition ut New
Orleans should visit. samples of
White Bronze in a station No. 81
near the Main entrance: This mate
rial is now being used extensively
for monuments, tombs, sc. and is
considered more lasting than mar
BILE, and does not tarnish by expo
sure to the atmosphere.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1885-01-03

An Ohio court has decided that a
railroad company which discrimi,
mates against one patron aud in "a
v0r Of another in the matter OF
freight charges may be held to &C.
count for it under the common law:
or, in other words, that q statue is
not necessary to give the courts au
thorlty to compel a railroad compa
ny to carry goods at uniform prices
tor all persons.
Such a decision would be of ser
vice to the people of Louisiana.
Railroads that charge one man
two or three times az much as thew
do others, should be made to know
that corporations to whom such
great privileges are coded, should
understand that all men deserve
and should have equal treatment.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1885-01-03
Striving for Topographic Accu-
r0Cy,

Painstaking people, who know
next to nothing of printing, find a
special delight in searching out IT,
geographic errors in newspapers,
periodicals and books, the detec
ton Of u blunder, in their own esti
nation, putting a premium on Judi
vidual intelli gence-conferrlng u
privilege Of disparaging printers.
Men of intelligence: who write we'll
but not legibly, never tire Of point
ing out mistakes of printers and the
oversights of proof readers These
self constituted censors of typ0gra
ply may find TODD for wholesome
reflection in the fact that just about
one hundred years ago n number
OF professors in the Edinburgh Uni
versity undertook disqualification of
a book which would be IA perfection
OF typographical accuracy. Every
conceivable (precaution was taken
to prevent FRO of the types. Six
experienced proof.readers were EN-
ployed. who devoted hours to the
reading OF each page. After their
careful task was completed, each
page was posted in the Uni
versity, with notification that ESQ
would be paid to ANY person who
should succeed in discovering an
error. Every page remained thus
publicly exposed for two weeks he
fore being ret urned to the printing
office. The projectors of the work
felt confident that the object so dill
gently striven for had been attain
ed. Great was this discontinue OF
the learned men when, on the " ork
being issued. several erro1s were
found, one occurring in the first
line of the first page.-Pyinters Cir
cular.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1885-01-03
His Flrst CaSA'

Senator Morgan Of Alabema. lad q
hard struggle when he began he prac.
tace q Law. His shing1e hung nm
noticed for many montha BECOMING
desperate one day, he packed up his
few books and started for the depox.
determined 70 abandon his profession
and go to Texas. He had reached al
loot OF the stairs which led to his Of
Ice when he was scoosted by an elderly
man who inquired where John Mcr-
gan's law Office was. Right here. AZ.
my name is Morgan" "6oine OUTS
I am about to start for Texas on press
ing business" Indeed! Then csn
you direct me to q good lawyer? I've
. little case to dispose Of" afdecided.s
said Nj. Morgan afterwsrd, in telling
the story to q friend, "that nv Texas
trip was not SO pressing after all. /
tool the old gentleman into my Office
and heard his ase I won it, and since
That day fortune has favored me."-Er-
change.