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Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1886-07-02

42'e1s Pes an.titary upon the estate of
aiey Barr, deceased, were granted The
1liosrsi.,Iied, n the 18th day of May. 1855, by
the probate .ocIt of adair unity. All PER
SCR. having lalms against said estate are re-.
iu-rsi to exhibit them for allowance. to the
executor, within one year after the date of
sac letters, or they may be pre- luded from
a4y bentit of such estate: ana if such ,lrips
9e not exhibited within two years from the
date of said letters, they Will be forever bar
ed. This Sd day of June, 1886
JAMES DUNN, Executor.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1886-07-02

For SALE-In the east part Of
town, a good house with five rooms, and FIRE
lots apple trees. peach trees and small fruits
cherry trees, good cellar, smoke house. For
sale at bargain. Address this Office.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1886-07-02

For SALE Farm Of 800 acres
all under good new fence. Good house; 40
acres in cultivation situated in north ives
part of Macon connty Drake township. tire
miles north west from Walnut, also section
%, containing $40 acres al Under good, new
eence; well watered, timber convenient.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1886-07-02
THROUGH SLEEPING fs.aRiINES
or THE CENTRAL STATES.

Between St. Los.is and fe,v TorS via Toledo: st.
Louis and Boston. vim Eiegss-i Falis: Chicago
and Now York. via Det-o.. and Niagara rails: ST.
Louis and St. Pad ana Minnoepot st. Louis
and Chicago: 81. Louis aud Kaast. CITY: St.
Louis and St. Joseph: $. Louis end Council 3lu1s
and Omaha. St. Louis and Ottumws; 81. Louis
and Toledo; ST. Louis and Detroit. Chicago and
Kansas City; Kansas city end Des HoinSs; Do
troit and Indianapolis
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1886-07-02

THIS DnlCp m2vbo found ~ Gle at eee
tEIN INFER P.Howen Il Cos Hswsraue,
Advertising Bureau cos pr1ce Sc nero aciyerts
Ing con. lrte may he mai. for it In NEW TnP'-
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1886-07-02

FoR SALE Farm Of 100 acres
situated in Verne county IL mile from Shell
don and ~ miles south of Nevada. Price
$1,000. For particulars address this Office.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1886-07-02

For SALE-Farm of so acres, 60
acres fenced, 20 acres timber joining; good
frame house and outbuildings, situated in
Walnut township; address this Office
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1886-07-02

FoR SALE Residence and two
lots in Klrksville, house contains rooms,
good well of living water; property well locat-
ed with sidewalks from the public square;
price $500; apply at this Office.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1886-07-02

For SALE-House and two large
lots. good new house of four rooms, nav barn,
good well, price 500, address this Office.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11
The Water Hen.

During the last day or two before the
great event comes off the birds are
rarely visible, and Tor a day or two
afterward the cock only appears for the
matutnal crust which he carries along
with him, soaking il in the water as he
crosses, so that it may be soft and
pulpy for the tender young bills of the
little chicks who have not yet quilted
their cradle. These seven or eight
hairy little balls are eager however, to
try the water, and one by one they
scramble out of the nest. to which they
never return. There are few prettier
sights in this bad world than these tiny
creatures gathered round their mother,
when. having plucked niouthfui OF
the water-weed which they love, she
holds it aloft over the eager little heads.
How daintily they peck the sweet nor
sci from her bill. When quite young
the water hen has thoroughly
aristocratic air, Il Lady Clara We're de
We're tone of high breeding and delicate
upbringing; most young creatures have,
indeed; the glories of the descent from
aboriginal royalties not being as yet OBJ
scured by plebian surroundings and
vulgar cares. The old bird herself
quivers with excitement; she jerks her
head. she flirts her tall 1T is St. Vitus
dance. in which the movements, though
Enthusiastically abrupt and nervous,
is not ungraceful. During this time
the cock is constantly on the watch, for
an hungry lot of vermin are about
hawks, hooded crows, weasels, mag
pes-and the little mites are JUICY
mouthfuls. One day we saw him en-
gage great gray-brown rat; he went
Mt him in n fury Of passion and routed
him ANONYMOUSLY. A bird in panic
OF parental anxiety becomes formid-
able antagonist; the tapping pinions,
the strong beak and claws do wonder
full execution. But unhappily his I'M
wearied vigilance is rewarded with only
moderate success. Night by night the
covey grows smaller; we hear through
the open window in the summer dark
ness an occasional cl.rp of fright from
the other side of the brun-a weak in
eilectual appeal; and then, as Hamlet
says, 1.-THE rest is silence. Next morn
ing another member of the little break
fast party is absent, and in the end not
more than two or three attain maturity
-Good Words.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11
The M, p. Air Line 20 81. Louis.

GREENvILLE, Dec. II. - Work il
progressing very rapidly on the Dali
las H. Greenville branch Of the Mis-
souri, Pacific, and it is stated that il
will be completed and ready for opera
ton within ten days. Extra trains are
running daily to the front loaded with
Ties, bridge timber and other material
used in construction.
II is reliably announced that the
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
will begin at once the construction
Of straight line from Greenville to
Texarkana, taking in OH its proposed
route Commerce, Cooper DE Kalb
and other intermediate towns of some
importance. 1t is learned that n corps
of engineers is already in the field
surveying the line.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11
An Edwin Forrest Anecd0te.

When Clark Mills was casting his
statue of Gen. Jackson on balancing
horse. now in Lafayette square, Edwin
Forrest. then playing IN engagement
at Washington, asked perm ssion to
witness the casting oil II large part oi
il. On the day appointed for casting
the statue Mills notified Forrest, who
with other gentlemen and ladies as
sembled within the inclosure. The
party gathered around the pit, while
Forrest placed himself on II plank laid
directly across the pit. At a given sig
nal Mills removed the plugs from the
furnace, and the molten bronze began
to pour out from the furnace into the
mold below. Unfortunately, some wa
ter had got into the mold and n terrible
explosion took place; the earth, sand,
and molten metal flew in all rections.
Mills was knocked heels over head; one
of the sides of the Enclosure was blown
out; half the guests were knocked
down or covered with earth; some were
scorched, the others fled in dismay.
When the smoke and steam had cleared
away Mills rose from the earth and
discovered Forrest still standing on the
plank across the pit. Great heavens!"
exclaimed Mills, rs soon as he could
get his breath. "Mr. Forrest. hope
you are not hurt" Hurt" replied
Forrest. ''what is there TO hurt anv-
bodypn "Thank God" cred Mills
But amt you frightcned?" Fright
ened." replied Forrest ''why should ]
be frightened? / thought this was
part of the performance. "-Bosioa
yglffgei
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11
The National Banks.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ito n Press
reporter Mr.. Miller, Of Texas. chair
man of the House committee OH bank
ing and currency, said his committee
were overwhelmed with suggestions
Of different plans to succeed the pres
ent national bank system. Mr.. Miller
says there is strong prejudice in
congress among certain members
against the national banks, though
he cannot understand upon what
it is based, for, to his mind,
ii is the very best system that could be
devised. II affords security to
which before its time the people were
perfect strangers" "There would be
no difficulty" he continued, "about
getting a majority to agree to bill,
once we were certain of a hearing in
the house. There are, may say, three
lines of opinion in the committee.
First, to pass what is known as the old
Potter bill, which provides for capital
izing the interest on the per cents
and the issue of a new bond, running
thirty or forty years and drawing 2
per cent. The banks would be glad to
take such bond, and could continue
business with it. Second, to re-
tire both the greenbacks and the ma
tional bank notes, and base the cir
culating medium on gold and silver,
of which, il is contended, there is suf-
iicient in the country to answer the
purpose indicated. Third, to allow
national banks to deposit gold and
silver instead of bonds to within IS
per cent of their circulation. The
relative strength of these three propo-
sitions with the committee has not
been tested, but all three have been
canvassed, and each has its adhcrents.
We shall all be little clearer on the
subject after Wednesday next. On
that day Comptroller Of the Currency
Trenholm will address the committee,
and we are expecting some valuable
light from him. Meanwhile there is
no cvading the fact that the matter is
most important and something ought
to be DONE"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11
Niagara's Fate.

Prof. Woodward, of Washington, de-
clares that in about 1900 years the
rock over which the falls now flow, at
Niagara, will be all worn awaussz.'he
area of the rock worn at the Horse
shoe Falls between the years 1912
and 1875 was 300 square feet, equal
to 0425 acre; between 1875 and 1886,
$4,000 square feet, or 1877 acres. The
main length of the contour of the falls
is $500 feet. The time required to re-
cede one mile, if the rate is "a feet per
year, is 2. 200 years. Before this catas-
trophe is due, doubtless provision will
be made to confine the waters of Lake
Erie, so that disastrous intimidation
will not take place. What wonders will
have taken place before the close of
these 1900 years! Any one who has
visited Niagara must have noticed that
the falls have recedcd quite distance
from their original starting-place. In
passing. it may be remarked that under
the care OF the State. Niagara Falls is re-
covering its pristine picturesqueness.
The nuisances associated with it have
been abolished. and it is now a noble
State park. --DoDioresrs N0ahly. -
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11

The Day Force Join the Night Work
ers and Business 10 Blocked.
Everything Orderly.

DENIsoN, Dec. 1.-The Missouri
Pacific Company failed to get new
hands Thursday night and yesterday
morning the day hands did not report
for duty, leaving the company In a
bad fix. Several new hands have
been secured, but their work does not
amount to much. The strikers all
went home last night quiet and sober,
making no threats whatever against
the company, but said positively tina.
they would not interfere with the new
hands or property of the company.
All they asked was the same price
paid in other cities and they will not
90 back for less. The boys have been
enjoying themselves all day with a
game of ball, and have little idea of
winning their point, as cheap men will
take their place.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11
s'The Harvest Home shower

Besides the novel feature of the
fruit breaking. the dialogue between
Father Time and his daughter, Sum-
mer, and granddaughter (the months)
to be given in the beautiful entertain
ment to come off soon under the aus
pices of the Floyd Street Sunday
school, another, most laughable
feature, has been introduced. 1t is
called the "Farm Yard and requires
twenty-onc young men to perform it..
The plan is for each young man to
take the name of some fowl or ami
NAL, and when the name of the fowl
or animal is mentioned he is to repre-
sent tho same by the peculiar
noise it makes; for instance, when the
dog is mentioned lie barks or growls.
the sheep he bleats, etc. When the
word farmyard is mentioned all rep
resent the different animals simultai-
iously. This very ludicrous play must
be witnessed to be appreciated; it can
not be described. The time set for the
concert will be Thursday before Christ
mas, Esd inst.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11
An Interesting Suit.

Papers were filed in the district court
this morning in which John w. Merri-
field brings suit against Joseph +
Mortified in partition. There are five
different tracts of land involved, con-
tanning in all about 1000 acres. This
land is situated about four miles from
Dallas. The petition speaks of adj
vanceIncnts made to two daughters of
the father deceased, TO each a negro
1woman worth 500 each, and also of
an Advancement of $1,000 TO one son
and 400 acres of land 10 another.
claiming that these advancemcnts set
tied their interest in the estate, and
that there never has been an admin
istrator, and that there is no necessity
for one now.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11
New York Celery at Crowdus'.
AUSTRALIANS RABBIT PEST.
Many Valuable Estates Almost
Ruined.

Consul General Morgan, of Austria
liza, has written the secretary of state a
curious dispatch, describing the raw
ages of the rabbits upon that continent.
The whole country is SO overrun with
them, he says, that unless something is
soon done to exterminate the pests the
result will be disastrous to the agricult-
ural interests. Rabbits were first in
troduced into the country in 1860 by a
large landed proprietor for the purpose
of sport, but they have multiplied with
such astounding rapidity as to literally
overrun the whole continent, where the
topography is favorable to them. 1T
is doubtful" says Mr.. Morgan, "wheth-
er many persons are aware OF the inn
mense loss that has been sustained in
the colony from this curious cause. AS
much as Sl00 600 has been expended to
clear one estate of the pests, and many
other proprietors have expended from
S75, 900 downward without much re-
suit. In addition to the expense in
Cured by private owners, the govern
ment and authorities have done much.
There has been a great depreciation in
the value of land from this cause, and
enc estate of twenty thousand acres in
Victoria, which was formerly the best
pasture in the colony, is now valueless.
In recent discussion in the parliament
it was shown that twelve million acres
had been rendered almost useless by
hoe inn lnns Lstnf
which were smiling harvest fields and
fruitful orchards few years ago have
fallen into ruin and are deserted by all
living creatures except the rabbits. In
the grass and salt brush, where in 1875
were 700, 900 sheep, there are now not
more than 100000. In the year 1876
the production of wool in the Malice
country was 1000 bales, valued at $780,
600 In 1884 this had fallen to 900
bales, valued at $4,000. Many of the
ranges are entirely abandoned. Dur
has spent 100000 in Victoria alone to
rid the country of the little beasts.
poisoned oats and wheat being used
and u bounty paid upon skins of 9
pence per dozen. Last year the num-
Der destroyed by private persons, on
which II bounty was paid, was 3, 1884, 600.
The sum voted by parliament this year
for the purpose is $4,000 1t may be
asserted that one pair of rabbits will in
creace in p years to 100000, but al
lowing that they only increase to one
fourth that number it may easily be seen
how necessary it is to destroy them.
l.. e.. l...s ,,,sla
of -gabbt-proof wire fence erected in
tl!e-tolony of Victoria at cost Of S4OO
mile. The estimated damage during
the last ten years amounts to over 3d.
900, 900. "-Boston Herald.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11
John Lane Reported Killed,

1T is reported that telegram was
received here this morning from Los
Angeles, California, that John Lane
was shot last night and died this
morning. The reporter was unable
to find the man who receieed the tele-
gram, but il is currently reported to
be true. Mr.. Lane left this city about
ten days ago with his family to make
the Sunny Slope his home. He was a
painter by trade, and was for time
in charge of Apollo Hail. He was a
prominent volunteer firemen, having
been assistant chief of the fire de-
partment, and member of No. 2.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11
Gift Concert Tick cts.

Those who want tickets in the
Grand Gift Concert to be given for the
benefit of the Confederate Homo
should buy at once. The concert takes
place at Austin December "a. They can
be bought at \. G. Quicker Il Co.'s
bookstore, Main street: j. ID. A. Har-
ris' book store on Main street, the
HERALD Office, Hickox X Hearne's
drug store, Main street, and Il. 4 o.
telegraph Office in Windsor hotel.
Owing TO the continued contribu-
ton OF presents 10 the Confederate
Home Gift Concert enterprise and the:
rapid growth of the enterprise, the
managers have found /. necessary to
postpone the drawing until December
%, in order TO enable them 20 make n
more satisfactory arrangement for the
occasion. Those who have already
purchased tickets can hold them. as
they are good for the 9th.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11
Avenging El Coyotes Death.

LAREDO, Dec. LEBANON Cortez,
the Mexican reported killed here, is
still alive, and will probably survive.
From his statement 1t appears that he
was one of the rural guards in Mexico
who killed near Lampazas the famous
revolutionist FL Coyote and seven Of
his followers. The friends Of I'll Coyote
made it unsafe for Cortcz to live in
that country, consequently he moved
to Laredo, Texas, where he has lived
very quiet life. Night before last, at
s o'clock, he was called out from his
house and Immediately fired upon by
two Mexicans armed with Winchester
rifles. There is no doubt but that the
would-be assassns were friends of FL
Coyote, and crossed to this side to seek
revenge OH CorteZ.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11
PLEURO-PNEUMoNIA


q. w. Littlefeld and Ike II. Pryor,
two prominent cattlcmcn OF Austin,
interviewed Gov. Ireland yesterday on
the pleuro. pneumonia question. They
represent that Il the cattle infected at
Dallas we've ON the fair ground, where
some 500 cattle were on exhibition.
the disease might be spread to many
places in Texas. If the disease should
get fo0thOld in Texas, cattle would
be shut up next year completely, as
the other States in many cases only
want prctext to shut out cheap
Texas cattle. One Of these gentlemen
thought possibly the disease might
turn out to be Texas fever The
frothing at the mouth Of the diseased
cattle at Dallas also attends certain
stages of Texas fever. The governor
can do nothing effcctual unless he
should take the law into his own
hands. lie has neither statutory au-
thority nor available appropriation.
The supposition that the dreaded
disease was brought here by cattle ex-
hibited at the late State fairs is not
true-not one word of it. The cattle
that have showed symptoms of this
disease are cattle brought here since
the fair and sold to parties here.
They were brought direct from
Indiana to Dallas. The news preceded
the coming of these cattle, and Mr..
Arbuckle was in favor of preventing
their egress and applied to Barney
Gibbs for information and advice. II
seems that Mr.. Gibbs gave Mr.. Ar
buckle the information that nothing
could be done in the premises and the
matter dropped. But the cattle came,
all the same, and took sick and died,
and, from the best authority that eau
be procured in these parts, it is pro-
nounced plcuro-pneumonia. These
are the facts i'm the case.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11

If you want your watch put in
thorough repair take it to Emory Hall,
sour Matchmaker" 850l Elm street,
near the postofiice.
"A fine line of clocks and watches,
any one of which would make most
appreciated Christmas gift to mother,
daughter or sister, are to be found at
Knepfy Il Sons.
Fat babies shoes, worked button
holes and tossels, only ST. at Hunstablc
e. Moore's, ZIP Elm street.
Coal Oil, Eupion Oil, Stove Gaso-
line, Naptha and Extra Lard Oil de-
livered to all parts of the city. Patent
oil cans for sale. j. M. Hurst DIETER
known as Coal Oil john. lOl33 Main
street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11

The proposition to construct smell
ter at FL Paso is progressing.
Stock in the Pearsall Mill Company
stands at a premium of % per cent.
Paris has advertised for bids for the
construction of system of water
works.
Extensive improvements are going,
on at the works of the FL Paso Gas
Company.
Dry lumber, except kiln dried, is be-
coming curiosity in Beaumont. Most
all the mills have sold up to and past
the saw.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11
J. w. WEBB.
go MAIN STREET, DALLAS
The II. & q. and the w. u. Bury the
Hatcher,

New York. Dec 1.-THE Tribune
yesterday printed the following spe-
cial dispatch from Pittsburg; 1T is
stated by those well informed in tc!e-
graph matters IN this city that the
Baltimore q Ohio Telegraph Com
pany and the Western Union have al
last buried the Ratchet. Arrangements
have been pert cted whereby the two
companies viii hereafter work to-
gether in harmony. and on he first of
the year tolls will be advanced OH
both lines 10 and from all points to
the same figures as now charged by
the Western Union where it has no
opposition.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11

For Christmas presents, something
durable and useful as well as beautiful
and ornamental, no more elegant stock
can be found to select from than
Kncpny Il Sons. Beautiful gold and
diamond pins, rings and sets at figures
representing only their true value. . 4.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11
If She Were Ric!..

In talking to his wife the other day
about the death of Mrs. A. T. Stewart,
a gentleman of this city said: "What
would YOU do if Mrs. Stewart had lefi
you 81 200, 900 in her will?" She lady
unused for moment and then replicf
"Well. wouldn't want any more
home made bonnets. ~ Boston Budget
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11

Editors wife from second story
window)-"You cant get in this house
at any such hour Of the morning as
THAI
Elitor (appealingly)-"But. my dear,
was necessarily detained at the Office.
You see we had late news of a tremend-
Gus big lockout and
Wife-"AlI right you've got news
Of another now" slamming down the
window. Cincinnati Telegram.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11
Fresh Country Butter and Eggs
always on hand at Crowius'.

Misses school shoes, with heels or
spring heels, from $3.50 TO 50. 7l2
Elm, Hunstable a. Moore's.
For fine boots and shoes made to or
der or repairing good and nice call at
Blust & Tcubner, 900 Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11

Send postal card to Coal Oil John,
10l34 Main street, and he will call
and fill your order for oil of any kind.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-11

Fancy groceries of every known
variety now arriving for Christmas
at Crowdus, 1905 Elm. Call and
examine.