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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1877-11-24
the rope, gradually disappearing in the

the rope, gradually disappearing In the
heavy shadows. u,a tao.i4ilaU
The fall Of one Of their number had
caused only momentary lull, and I
heard them renew the assault with ten
fold fury. I dared not fire again, for l
felt that every bullet would be needed,
when affairs were more pressing.
1t seemed an age before I felt the sig
nal from below that the rope was ready
for me; but it came, and I let myself
down, pausing an instant, as my eyes
gained level with the sill, to take a
last look into the room. As I did so,
the door gave way, and the blood-thirs-
ty demons poured over the threshold.
knew that had no time for deliber-
ate movement. They would instantly
discover the mode of escape and either
cut the rope or else fire down upon me.
had taken the precaution to draw on
heavy riding-gloves, and my hands, thus
protected, did not suffer as much as
might have been expected. ilj u Isr
With my eyes fixed upon the window,
I slid rapidly down, and struck the
earth with jar that wrenched every
bone in my body. i.i ,o,.,- .,a
Quick as lightning I was seized by
Bose, and dragged some PAGES on one
side, and close against the face of the
cliff. ,tIs y.
Not second too soon, for down came
a volley, tearing up the earth about the
foot Of the rope where, moment before,
had stood. i.u ui alrr'" 4
"Thunder, they will escape! After
them, down the rope!" yelled voice,
almost inarticulate with rage. t#i
And saw dark form swing out and
begin the descent. elsqp 70 ~ js
SNOW, Mars Ralph" whispered Bose,
significantly, andwith a quick aim fired
at the swaying figure. haini
Without sound the man released his
hold, and came down like a lump of
lead, shot through the brain. ,eap
Another had started in hot haste
and was more than halfway out of the
window, when suddenly the scene above
was brilliantly lit up by the glare of a
torch.
Again the warning voice Of the watch
full black called my attention to the fig
ure now struggling desperately to re-
gain the room, and, as before, threw
up my pistol, and, covering the exposed
side, drew trigger. on !
With convulsive effort the wretch,
springing far out into the empty void,
turned once over, and came down with
a rushing sound upon the jagged rocks
that lay at the foot of the precipice.
A single look to see that the window
was clear-we knew there could be no
path leading down for long distance
either way, or they never would have
attempted the rope-and we plunged
headlong into the dense forest that
lined the mountain side. . n9d
We got clear, it is true, but with the
loss of our animals and baggage orthe
next day, when we returned with a part
of the Regulators, we found the place a
heap of smoldering ashes, and no liv-
ing soul to tell whittier the robbers had
fled.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1877-11-24
TO CORRESPONDENTS,

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accompanied by the name of tho author, not
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good faith on the part OF the writer. Write
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1877-11-24

The Thanksgiving Proclamation OF
Gov. Van Zandt, of Rhode Island, was
as follows: al appoint Thursday, the
29th inst, as Thanksgiving-Day, and
request the people Of this State to as
semble in their houses for public wor-
shin. and return thanks to God for His
tender mercies and loving kindness, and
may those who are blessed with abun-
dance give literally to the poor"
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The water contains more organized
beings than the surface Of the earth
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-04-12
TUE SUN.
1927. NEW YORK. 1S77.

The different editions of the Sun during the Rl
year will be the same as during the year l9a1 y, III
just passed The daily edition will on week aWa
be Z sheet Of four pages, and on SUNDAYS .Isi1y f. 2 s asstS
edition will he u sheetrof eight pages OF the snJ
dimensions and character that are already ianll
to our friends. 49,
The Sun will continue to be, the strenuous aaSI
cate of reform and rclrenchment, ana OF !s s%l
s~titution OF craftsmanship, wisdom and i n
for the hollow pretence, imbecility, ana 4! iau ~
the administration of public affairs. IL VIII wS|
tend for the government OF the people ny lnellsvMM|
fraud in the ballot box and in the counting Of y@s|
enforced by military violence. 1t VIII cnuea, nil
supply its leaders-a body now not far from y ~ aI
ion OF souls-With the most careful, connpl ny Vii
trustworthy accounts of current events, asraIF
employ for this purpose Il numerous anu ~. us'N
selected staff of reporters and correspondent. Mi
reports from Washington, especinlly, . M,l rob-
accurate and fearless; and it will douD. .Sase V vi
tlnue to deserve and enjoy the hatred " nsurnhfl
thrive by plundering the Treasury o. " 'wia
deavor to merit the confidence OF inc pu y ancrcyb
Tending therights Of the peOpfeagalnst Inc on0's
ments Of unjastified power. ;, - Xxx ees|
The price of the daily Sun VIII ~ ;t ~ Inc Sp
month or p SO u year, postpaid, or VIM
day edition S7.7O a year. s1.al|
The Sunday edition, afpns,, eight pages -
year, post paid. ed columE
Thu Weekly SUP, eight pages Of So bro ea,e 0o Of u
will be furnished during ST Ut inc -
year, post paid. *.ono the IN
The benefit of this large REDUCTION from on h "T I'D
vious rate for the Weekly can De ehJo5.o # riIsLh4
up clubs. At the same time, if any q oul We 81
choose to aid in extending our circulation oe,scn. VI
be g~ratctal to them. and every sucn o p~ssrplsrsts
sends us ten or mofesubscribers from on for Ihnness
be entitled to. one cop Of the Rap. Gear. postR
paid, the expenses Of paper and printing a,e a.hrst,ag
repnid;: and considering the size, o. as .n the y
the quality 81 its contents, we are eor c%haspest ne1
pie Wiii:e6asIdss the Weekly sun l, co trust alo~
paper pAAsfshad in the world, ana ~
of the very best. x.rt Cts. NJ
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-04-12
.VAWTER & co.
HELENA, MONTANA.
Balm WAGON.

The Balm Wagon, with all its NEW improvements
for the season 1877, will do harder work and stand
more real hard knocks, with Less Repairs, than any
other wagon made. The Patent Improved Skein
Tighteners and Oil Holes in ThinsAJes are used cxclu-
,sively and only ON the Balm Wagon. The Balm
Wagon stands without Il rival in superiority and
workmanship, and is the most reliable wagon under
all circumstances new used.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-04-12
THE BUSINESS OPERATION OF THE ORDER

The utility of the Grange in a business
point of view is only just beginning to be
appreciated. Farmers, Of course have
long had a vague notion that they did not
obtain a fair equ;oalent for their corn, pork,
etc., and they were almost certain that a
harvester or a sewing machine did not 'ac-
tually cost more than a third of tho price
that was charged for it, but it seemed use
less to complain or rebel. A multitude of
agents and middlemsn had possession of the
field who We're evidently resolved to ex-
tract a handsome livelihood out of the farm
er's Industry. Against such a combination,
the individual farmer felt that he had nc,
chance and he long submitted to tho swim
die.
Now. however, the situation is changed.
Farmers have learned through the Grange
the value OF cooperation, and they are now
dong much OF their own buying and SELL.
ing through their OWN agencies The con-
sequence IS that q great reduction of prices
has been effected all round. Price lists of
all staple articles needed on the farm are
sent TO every subordinate Grange. SO that
Patrons can always know whattheY are buy
ing and just what they will have to pay for
It: All pretence of secrecy is abandoned.
The business IS conducted on strict business
principles, and all possible advantages, both
~ quality u price of goods are offered
directly. The popularity Of this system is
abundantly manifested in the large and m
creasihg trade, and in the efforts of the
brethren in all parts Of the State to extend
its operations.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-04-12
The Oliver Chilled PIow

Scours in any place, will work well in hard, dry
ground, SO that fall blowing can now be done with
out irrigating. The success of this pillow has been SO
marvellous that those unacquainted with this style of
plow can hardly realize it's advantages unless they
see the Oliver Plow, and then use the Oliver Plow;
100 were sold in Utah in the season of 1876.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-04-12

A full line OF Agricultural Implements and Balm
Wagons, all sizes. will always be found IN stock at
the Balm Wagon Yard.
Gall and examine our stock before buying, and
save money.
VAWTER 4 CO., Agents,
oln-nlcn2I HELENA, MONTANA.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-04-12
The Champion Reapers and Mowers

are the acknowledged leading Machine in the world.
Over zoo, 900 now in the hands of Farmers. The
sweeping triumphs achieved by the Champion Ma
chine during the past few years have placed them in
the lead, and made them the Standard Machine of
the world.
Persons wanting REPAIRS for the Champion Ma
chine will send In their orders early to Vawter Il
Co., Helena, SO there will be no delay when needed.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-04-12
NOTICE 10 MINERS
United States Land OMce.
Helena Montana. March 4. IS7-

~ Helena, Montana. March Z, 1877.
Albert j. Stephens. whose post ONCE address
4 Terr iamp Baker bal tn,5 Msssgher county, Montana
homestead laws, the, northeast quarter al L orS OF
ssHieGn "a ian ,dpwin = spsa No i north, rangeNo. east,
is hereby given, that a hearing 'n, uSSh IN eo had
at thus office, on the seventeenth day OF April
mine mi e. as 10 10 at ten oncsoek a. M, q deter
sa;;d aI I a. 70 inc mlnsssf on ron -Mineral 0Aaractcr of
i p9, Wli ne taken before Mfiiam Gadsas, a Notary
i iaD' day :! e Of Rn naisf, hensap ,s,, Tas1tileSs. an the
a.. m. It is H alleged III that ~ th Hs, ~ To- O'Clock
MINERS nor mining improvements, upon SAM land
March Is, 1s77-l7-5w. "oh, Hes'ssss>
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-04-12

make to break up the grange would be to
persuade the farmers that there was no
need of meeting so often. l our grange
may be a good institution, but once a month
ought to be time enough for you to spare
from YOUR work to attend the meetings." %
While we have found that the grange that
meets once a month is not successful, we
have also found that those who meet the
oftenest are the most prosperous. NO
grange that hopes to attain to the full
measure OF success should think of
meeting less often than once a week,
with the exception perhaps of the very
busiest season of haying and harvest, when
they may meet once in two weeks: but
ever then the rest, the social pleasure and
recreation of the half day or evening spent
in the grange meetings will be amply made
ND in the more cheerful and hopeful manner
in which indoors and without all will per-
form their duties. If the Patrons of a
neighborhood really apply the lessons and
teachings of the grange in all its various
bearings Of business, mental and social i'm
provement, once a week will give on more
time than will be needed. In fact the most
prosperous oranges, those who meet often
est, often find that the weekly meeting
hardly affords them time enough to get
through with all they have no hand for
the very fact of meeting together brings
about the very work they have to do. Why
have farmers never co-operated before
Because they did not meet together. The
very first thing we propose in our ''Decla-
ration" Of ''meeting together" and how
can we carry out all the balance of our ''Dec-
laration" is '"talking together, working
together, buying together, selling togeth-
err, and in general acting together for our
mutual protection and advancement" if we
do not meet together and meet often? The
Christian that goes but once a month to
church is never an earnest, Jealous worker
or believer. The child that goes seldom to
school, never advances much in edu-
cation. Those who go seldom into society,
never learn to know the full pleasures of So
cial intercourse. The farmer that only cul-
tivates his growing crops but once a month
never has a full harvest. The merchant, or
banker, or manufacturer who does not look
after all his varied interests and business al
most constantly, never succeeds. Then.
Patrons, let us too meet often, to look after
our interests, and by talking together and
working together help ourselves. And
when all the members of a grange meet
promptly once a week. and we believe in
in the day time for the meeting, when prac-
ticable, with occasional night meetings also
if neccessary-where each try to perform
their part in the work we have all promised
to do, the first step is taken towards max
ing a successful and prosperous grange, and
the members will soon find chat there is no
time that they spend either on the farm or
off it, that pays so well or in so many ways
as the hours spent at the grange meeting.
rrYn nYYcyHrrco onrr anvoxy mr. ~~---
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-04-12
The Wisner 'Tiger" SeIf-0perating
SuIky Hay Rake

Is Self-Discharging, the horse dumps it, q boy or
girl that can drive can rake with it us well rs the
strongest man. 1t has a solid wrought iron axle.
1t is the most simple and easiest working Rake ever
used.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-25
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
France.
PRESIDENT MACNAHOS AND MINISTERIAL
CHANGES.

france.
PRESIDENT MACNAHOS AND MINISTERIAL
CHANGES.
LONDON, October 24.-In addition to the
statement telegraphed last night, at the
close of yesterday mornings council Presi-
dent Mac Mahon informed Ministers de Brog.
lie and Fourton that the idea OF ministerial
changes could not he entertained at the pre-
sent moment.
The semi-oficial Noniteur Of Paris says
the Cabinet will meet the Chamber, yindl-
cate its policy, and reply to all attacks and
interpretations. President MacMahon's ultl-
mate course depends on the attitude OF the
Senate, and the Senate will be guided by
the majority Of the Deputies.
(Note.-The foregoing may be merely
continuation OF the coerciye policy designed
to affect the supplemental elections.]
The Eastern War News.
RUSSIANS AGAIN REFUSED BEFORE KARs.
LONDON, October PA Reuter- dispatch
from Erzeroum says the following intelll-
gence has been received from Kars: On the
10Th instant the Russians attacked Fort
Alienz, before Kars, but were repuised.
Ismail Pasha arrived at Zeidikan on the
23d instant. He is expected to join Moukhtar
Pasha at Zervin. General Tergukasoff Is
pursuing Ismail PaSha.
A Russian detachment is in Soghauiu
Daph
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-25
lFor the Dispatch.
PrGSbytery OF Winchester.
THIRD DAY.

THIRD DAY.
Mr.. w. II. Woods was licensed to preach
the Gospel Of Christ rs a probationer for the
holy ministry. The report Of the Commit
tee on the Communication from Tuscaloosa,
Ala, concerning the education of colored
candidates for the ministry, recommending
that we adopt heartily the recommendations
OF the General Assembly, and ordering COL
| lection in the churches for this purpose, was
rejected, and substitute was adopted which
| expressed the deep interest felt by Pres
bytery in this subject, but demurred to the
recommendation Of the General Assembly
on the ground that we are not yet prepared
for such action.
The churches Of Tuscarora and Falling
Waters were cited to appear by their COM
missioners at the next meeting, to be held
in Alexandria during Synod, to show cause,
il any exist, why Presbytery should not
accept the resignation Of their pastor, the
Rev. III. c. Brown.
The reports of the various committees
show gratifying progress in all the depart
ments OF the Church's work. In sustenta-
ton this progress is particularly manifest.
Some OF the churches which have been re-
ceiring aid from the general fund will hence
forth be self-sustaining.
The discussion OF the proposition to d.
vide the Synod showed that the ajority in
opposition was very great. The Book Of
Discipline and Church Order was referred
to two committees, with instruction to re-
port at the next stated meeting. A paper
was submitted proposing that Presbytery
overture Synod to overture General Assem-
bly, to devise some plan whereby young
men without the means to pursue regular
collegiate course may yet receive such q
training in theology and biblical interpre-
tation alone as to preach the gospel to the
editication OF the Church. The proposition
was lost.
The narrative on the state OF religion eX-
hibitcd very gratifying degree Of advance
ment in the picty OF the churches. The re-
ports on reciprocal duties showed two
things-viz., that the ministry have been
faithful to their duties without exception.
and that notwithstanding the stringency Of
the times they have been supported perhaps
better than ever before.
A committee was appointed, consisting
OF Revs. Crawford, Hollis, and Hopkins,
with Ruling Elder Sangster, to organize
church at Stickley's Springs, Frederick
county, Va, il the way be clear; and leave
was granted said church to prosecute call
for the pastoral services OF Rev. John b.
Morton before his Presbytery in the State
of Georgia.
Rev. John z. Strider was dismissed to
Chesapeake Presbytery.
The Executive Committee Of Education
was reformed by appointing Rev. II. M.
White as chairman, with Rev. Crawford and
DR.. p. w. Boyd and Holmes Conrad as new
members. ...'-
Presbytery adjourned to meet april II,
1878, at Charleston, w. Va.
SHENANDOAH.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-25
Tor tue Dispatch.l
Abingdon Presbytery.

MARION, VA, October 30, 1877.
Rev. Mr.. Houston. lately installed pastor
OF the church ut Jeffersonyille, Tazewell
county, sent up request that the pastoral
relation be dissolved, and that he be allowed
to labor in the city Of New Orleans for the
next six months. The request was very re-
luctantly granted both by the church and
Presbytery. Mr.. Houston goes to take
charge OF the Prytanla-Street church, IN
New Orleans. ...
The committee reported a church organ
lied at Liberty Hill, in Tazewell, and one at
Estelyllle, in Scott county. Both OF these
are very promising organizations.
The Committee on the Minutes OF the
General Assembly called the attention OF
Presbytery to the following items:
/. We recommend earnest cooperation
with the Bible cause.
9. Presbytery inStructs its ministers 10
preach on foreign missions.
2 THE Books OF Order and Discipline
were referred to two committees to report
next spring. -
4. Prcsbytery requests its ministers to
,,ronore historical sketches OF their respec-
tive churches. t,o
5. Presbytery earnestly comments the
new enterprise at Tuscaloosa, Ala, Tor tue
tr,ininp al colorcd men for the ministry.
Thc division OF the Synod called forth
quite a lively discussion again: The reso'
luton was finally passed with an over.
whelming majority overturing Synod IN
favor Of division.
The statistical report shows twenty MINIS
tiers, one licentiate, and five candidates
The narrative was not very encouraging
although some progress has been made
especially in the work OF the evangelist.
Presbytery requests its ministers to reao
from their pulpits the Assembly's deliver
ance on the subject Of social dancing.
Presbytery adjourned to meet in Ablng
don on Saturday, November 3D.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-25
Baqgine quiet a. 12c. Tobacco quiet and IN.


changed.
ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, October 24E!our dull and easier :. on
s5.50@s5.s5. Wheat firm: No: 2 red fan, s1.a3
bid !; No. red full, a1.26E@sl .263i No. spring
S1.12. Corn firm No. mixed, 4oc. Oals Gull
No. 2. 26c. Rye quiet at 544c. Bailey qnie,: Mns
key quiet at sl.0s. Pork sarmT a1 Sco'g RnlE
meats quiet and weak with only JoonDlngg Iaue ;
Bacon 1rmer for sides; sales at ~, 9egsh, an, ano
9kc for shoulders, clear rib and clear sides; HeSs
steady and unchanged. Cattle-Better feehEg ZOE
S CHICAGO.
Wheat active and unsettled: No. Chicago spTlIng,
s1oG Noven Se;fss . s5bs9ss OAK ali tns
No Chicago spring shoS coEn aRsl Noya am
ber Oats quiet and firm ut 23zc. cash and Noyem EN-
ber 23K@23Hc. December. Rye steady and I'M
changed. Barley firmer ut soc. Pork unsetae1
sales at 1890 cash, Sl2.70 November, slZ.4a'fGo,
cash $40 October, ss1 all the year. Bulk-,ueats
rib, and Clear sides whlsEey quiet ut 81 .os:
Receipts: Flour. II 600 barrels; wheat, l03 ,aSo
S Saseis G Sye' q oeS $1,000
bushels Shipments: Flour. II 900 barrels: wheat,
$1,000 bushels; corn, 1900 bushels; oats, 74,-
600 bushels; barley. $4,000 bushels
bly lower Corn firmcr. Oats steady and unchanged.
Pork and lard steady and unchanged.
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
NEW YORK, October 24.-Cotton-Futures: DC
tober, S1I.22; November, 81 1.o5@a11;0S; Pc,
eember slo:ss@slo;9s January, .,s 81 !. l94 Ia
june ApF Net s9 1ssepts sss
bales; gross, 1868 bales. Futures closed steady
Sales, $4,000 bales.
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lSecond DiSpatch.l
NOW York.
AUCTION SALE OF SCRANTON COAL

AUCTION SALE OF SCRANTON COAL.
NEW YORK, October 24.-One hundred
and twenty-five thousand tons Of Scranton
coal were sold at auction to-day by order OF
the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
railroad. Ten thousand tons Of steamboat
opened at $3.50, fell to $3.50, and closed at
81. S24; 1000 tons of CRATE opened at $3.50,
fell to s2.45, and closed at S2.423; 10000
tons of egg opened at s2.47s, advanced to
g. 80, then to 1856, and closed at S2.524 !;
$4,000 tons OF stove opened at s2.s7t, ad-
vanced to $3.50, fell to s2.s73, then to 81 s5,
then to s2.s2t, and closed at $3.50; $4,000
tons OF chestnut opened at 81. 40, advanced
and closed at s5.35; 5000 tons Of pea opened
at s1.57t, fell to $3.50, and closed at s1.4o.
The prices of last sale were: Steamer,
s2.17t@s2.2o; CRATE, s2.25@s2.Ga; egg,
g. 740s2.45; chestnut, S2.30GS2.3'a !;
stove, s2.55@s2.57!,' and pea, 81.