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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

Oliver S. Vincent and VIM. II. Code,
clerks in the Tax Collectors office at Brook
lyn, n. Y, entered the vault where the
books are kept, carrying burning match to
light the gas. An explosion ensued, blow
ing the walls Of the vault into the middle OF
the office and demolshing all the furniture.
Vincent and Code were fatally injured, and
several other occupants of the office were
badly hurt.
Mrs. Nihart and three of her children,
OF Cowley County, Kansas, were drowned
on the Odd while fording a stream.
A call has been published, addressed
TO the colored citizens of Kansas, Missouri,
Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and Colorado, for
meeting in Kansas City, Mo-, on Tuesday,
the sd day of July, at O'Clock a. m, with
view TO the organization of an Industrial
and business league.
II. C. Randall, a photographer OF
Fonda, Iowa, was shot and instantly killed
on the evening of the sd, by Jacob KEEP
hart, who had become jealous Of Randall's
attentions to his wife.
Four large boilers in the Puddle Mills
OF the Chesapeake Nail Works, at Harris
burg, Pa, exploded on the 95th. The mill
was almost entirely demolished. Cham
berS BOwemaster, foreman, was horribly
mangled and instantly killed. Henry yies,
John Hess, George Frank and John Hell
rick were badly scalded and injured by the
flying debris. one Of the boilers was car
ried over the adjoining mill, IS feet in
height, and landed in a field about so feet
from the scene Of the explosion. Another
was blown through the top Of the mill into
= brick warehouse. The third was carried
into another warehouse, badly damaging
the building, aud the fourth boiler was en-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13
CURRENT TOPICS.

The following is authorized: Inqui-
RIGS continue to be made of the Presi-
dent from persons occupying Federal
Offices in different parts of the country
as to whether the Presidents civil
service order remain in force, OF
whether it has been modified. 1t can
be stated on authority that the order
will be enforced. This order pro-
hibits persons holding Federal positions
from taking part in caucuses, primary
meetings or conventions, while thoy will
be permitted to support any candidate
they choose, and assist in any way that
will not interfere with the proper dis
charge Of their official duties. Volun-
tary contributions to campaign funds
are not considered by the President to
be violation of this order.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

GEN. MCKENZIE's late expedition to
Mexico was commanded in two columns
by Col. Shafter and Capt. Young. The
latter crossed at the mouth of DEVILS
River and marched to Buro Mountain,
40 miles in the interior, where the great
want of water compelled retreat. The
commands joined on the headwaters OF
San Rodrigo, where Col. Valdez, COM
handing the Mexican forces, met them
and demanded their withdrawal from
Mexican territory. He was informed
that the command had no hostility to-
wards Mexico, but was after thieves and
Indians. Col. Nuncio, who had arriv-
ed with additional troops, stated in
general terms that he was obliged to
obey his orders and attack the United
States troops, whereupon some CORE
spondence passed but no collision &C.
cured.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

A SILVER CITY dispatch of the 25th
says: The advance troops of General
Howard attacked the hostiles Monday
at Curry Creek, As miles from Harvey.
Col. Bernard bore the brunt of the en-
gagement. Howard has sent all the
troops possible to the front.
In the recent attack of Col. Ber-
nard's command upon the hostiles at
Curry Greek, Idaho, the latter are re-
ported to have had 1900 warriors. Col.
Bernard's force numbered about 200.
The Indians were not aware of the pres
ence of the soldiers. When within 500
yards of the enemy the order was given
to charge, which order was bravely ex-
scuted, and the Indians, after making a
brief resistance, were forced to retreat
with loss of about 40 killed. Colonel
Bernard pursued them 10 miles. They
have probably gone to their stronghold
in Stein Mountain. Three soldiers and
one scout were killed, and two soldiers
were wounded. Gen. Howard and the
other commands have reinforced Col.
Bernard, and an active campaign may
be expected.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

HENRY A. PARR, who was one of the
Confederate naval officers who seized
the steamer Chesapeake during her
passage from New York to Portland,
Me-, in 1868, has recently been arrested
in Boston charged with murder. 1t will
be remembered that one of the engi-
neers who resisted was shot. The YES
sci was turned over to the Confederate
authorities, and was subsequently re-
taken by Federal gunboat in
the British port of LaHave, Nova SEQ
tia. The case was tried before the Adj
miralty and the vessel adjudged law
full prize. Capt. Braine, who COM
manded the expedition that captured
the Chesapeake, now resides in Chica-
90. He was arrested in 1866 and con-
fined in prison till 1869, when he was
pardoned out, his case never having
been tried.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

The Illinois Republican State Con-
vention, held at Springfield on the Goth,
adopted resolutions opposing any fur
Their contraction Of the currency, and in
favor Of making greenbacks receivable
for import duties. The platform is 81
lent regarding the present National Ad-
ministration, and the concluding reso-
luton saws: ave believe that those
who preserved the country should gov
ern il, instead Of those who attempted
to destroy it." After the adoption Of
the platform three rOusing cheers were
given for Gen. GRAFT for President in
lSSo.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

AT East st. Louis, H., on Sunday,
the SOth, a force of Deputy Marshals,
appointed by Mayor Bowman, attempt
ed to dislodge from the Police Station
a body of Metropolitan Policemen. Both
parties were fully armed, and
the attacking party were repulsed
with the less of two men
killed, named Neville and Connors.
The police derive their authority from
the Board Of Metropolitan Police Com
missioners, who are appointed by the
Governor; the Mayor has contested the
legality of the Commission, and after
considerable undecisive litigation, the
Mayor undertook to gain possession by
force Of arms.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

To some pungent remarks OF a P,O,
fessional brother, a western lawyer .
gan his reply as followsi "Ms' :
please this CONTRASTING upon
couch of Republican elIali'v a ~
covered with the blanket of constIu
al panoply as 1 am, and protected =
the egis of American liberty IS ! -,
myself to be, despise the buznns :
the professional insect who hAs JUS :
down, and defy his futile AutmPs
penetrate, with his puny sting tDe :
terstices of nv impsrviOus cover ng'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

A NUMBER of affidavits have been filed
in the Treasury Department, charging
Collector Thomas and other Custom
house officers at Baltimore with setting
at defiance Executive Order No. 1, by
participating in and manipulating a
Republican Primary Convention in Bal
timore last week. The Treasury De-
partment will investigate the charges.
In consequence of the interference OF
the Custom-h house officers, It's charged,
ticket issued by them with the likeness
of Gen. Grant at its head was successful.
There is division in the party in con-
sequence, and two Republican tickets
will be run. 81.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

THE Berlin Peace Congress have
agreed upon the boundaries of Bulgaria
as follows: The frontier of Northern
Bulgaria to be fixed at the Balkans. The
Turks are to have the right of fortify
ing the Balkan passes and to garrison
the fortified places. Sophia and Varna
are to be included in Bulgaria. The
Turks are to retain Burgas. The North
ern frontier of Montenegro and the
boundaries of Servia are to be restricted,
those countries to receive compensation
on the south. The new province south
of the Balkans is to be named Eastern
Roumelia. Russia is allowed nine
months in which to withdraw her troops
from Eastern Roumelia and Bulgaria.
The Austrian occupation of Bosnia
and Herzegovina, in the interests of
peace, has been settled upon by the
Congress, Turkey protesting. The in
dependence of Servia is not to be recog-
nized until the Servian Jews are relieved
from their present disabilities. 1t is
provided that the Governor of Roume-
liza is to be u Christian, appointed by the
Porte with the approval of the Powers.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

IT is the belief of old residents in
Eastern Oregon that all the Indians, in
that section are disafected, and that they
will beready on slightprovocation totake
up arms against the whites. Even the
Warm Spring Indians, who have here
tofore been strong friends Of the Gov
eminent, and who have on several oc-
casions rendered efficient service against
murderous tribes of their own race, re-
fuse to put their forces against the Ban
nocks, and it is thought that large
party of them will join the hostiles. 1t
begins to look as if the Indians intend
to do their worst this summer.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

A WASHINGTON special states that
the President, after consultation with
the Cabinet, has decided to make use OF
only such portions of the appropriations
made by Congress in the River and Har-
Dor bill and the Sundry Civil bill, as the
public service and interests Of commerce
actually require. Work on public
buildings in course of erection will be
proceeded with, however, and the i'm
provement of some of the rivers and
harbors will commune. The reduced
revenues of the Government, it is claim
cd, make this course necessary.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

The Departments of the South and
Gulf are consolidated under the name OF
the Department of the South, Brig. Gen.
c. G. Augur commanding, to take effect
July /. .e '..
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

In the controversy between Messrs.
Hewitt and Watterson regarding the
course of the former in reference to the
Electoral Commission, Mr.. Watterson
charged Mr.. Hewitt with having with
held from his political associates in
Congress the knowledge that Mr.. Tilden
was opposed to the appointment of the
Commission. Mr.. Hewitt denies that
he knew Mr.. Tilden disapproved of the
Commission. 1t is said that Mr.. Wat
terson represents the views of Mr.. Til
den in this controversy, and that MIR.
Tilden and Mr.. Hewitt ''are out"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

CATHOLIC priest at Warsaw has
been sent to Siberia for q curious Of
Tense. As was his duty, he read the
Cars declaration of war TO his flock,
and, not not being able to speak Rus
sian, read itin Polish. This was against
the law, and hence his transportation.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

COMPLETE returns from the late Ore
gon election show the election of Whit
aker, Democrat, to Congress, by ma
jority of LILO. Thayer, Democrat, Is
elected Governor by majority of "a,
but the other State officers chosen are
all Republicans. ''"n' ".r''.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

THE Ohio Democratic State Conyen-
ton, held at Cleveland on the 26th'
adopted resolutions demanding the ao'
solute repeal of the Resumption act, the
removal of all restrictions upon the
coinage of silver, the gradual sub
stitution of greenbacks for ma
tioral bank notes, TO be made
full legal tender for all purposes.
The decision of the Forty.fourth Con-
gress as to the Presidential title is re-
garded as final and conclusive, but that
decision ought not to preclude authentic
investigation and exposure Of all frauds
connected with the Presidential cleo
ton. David X. Page, of Summit, was
nominated for Secretary of State, and
A. +. Hume, of Butler, for Supreme
Judge. t.f OIL. .,,.. ......... ...
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13
Appropriations by Congress for I'm.
pr0yement Of Western Rivers.

The following are the sums appropri.
ated in the River and Harbor bill forex.
penditure on principal Western rivers:
, 1878-10-31
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

RESOLVED. |. That We are unaltera-
by opposed 10 the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the
Territory, and are IN favor OF n State gov
crument at the earliest possible moment
our population and wealth will justify the
same.
2. That we are unqulifed'y in favor
of the extension OF time for the couple
ton Of the main line ard branch OF the
Northern Pacific Railroad. aud we recog-
nize rs enemies Of the prosperity OF our
people AL who oppose such extension.
|, 3. That the improvement OF the Co.
nmhia. Snake and other great rivers OF
our Territory. empiying into the sea. are
national works, which should be prosecu-
ted to an early completion.
t. That we recognize the mutual tie.
pendencc Of labor and capital and tie
prcriate all attempts to antagoniN them
in the combination of capital to control
and the strikes ot labor to resist this con-
tro rs destructive Of the true Interests OF
both.
.. That the present business depression
and wide spread distress throughout the
Union is chiefly attributed TO mwisc
measures of finance for which the Repub-
lican party is wholly responsible.
9. That the policy Of the Government
in relation 10 the Indian tribes on this
coast, the experience Of the past demon
strates to be Il failure aud change there
in is impertivcly demanded such an
abandonment OF reservation systems aS
will insure the breaking up of the tribal
relations of the Indian. or Il consolidation
of all the reservation into one with mill
tnrv control. IN Orler that the annual
raids of the hostile bands and the murder
of our citizens may be rllrctmilly checked.
The peace and prosperity OF the Territory
rcqurs.
Z. That the liberties Of our nation rest
in the intelligence of its citizens, and that
Onr common school system cannot be over
nor can too much care be be-
slowed to make it more liberal and per-
feet.
S. That our nation is to be congmtua-
ted that IN none of the great Sistsrbood ol
States, Federal bayoncts are used to en-
force the laws. bur that all are once more
moving along tremendously under the
established by the tree suf.
TRACES Of its people, and upheld by their
patriotism. and devotion to liberty.
, 1878-10-31
HAYES TITLE.

However varied may be the opinions
concerning the validity of Hayes title to
the Presidency, there is not question in
the minds of either Democrats Of Rrpub-
licans upon one important point. viz the
unqueStionable right of DR.. Piercr's Fam
lily Medicines to the title OF the Standard
Rcmides OF the age. Listen to the voice
OF the sovereign people.
NEW ORLEANS. June 10Th. 1873.
DIR. r. V. PIERCE, Buffalo. y. T.:
DEAR SIR-Your Pleasant Purgative
Pellets seem to be particularly adapted to
the wants of the people in this warm eli
mate, where bilious affections are pnr.
ticnlary prevalent. regard Them as the
best cathartic have ever tried.
Yours truly,
JOHN C. HENDERSON.
BosToN. Mass. May l4th. 1878.
DR.. X. V. PIERCE. Buffalo. n. Y:
DEAR SIR-Your Golden Medical Dis
covery has cured my boy OF Fever Sore
of two years standing. Please accept our
gratitude. Yours truly.
HENRY WHITING.
, 1878-10-31
THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

l That fish may be scaled much
easier by dipping into boiling water
about minute.
2. Salt fish are quickest and best
freshened by soaking in sour milk.
3. That milk which is turned or
changed may be sweetened and rem
dered tit for use again, by stirring in
a little soda.
4. That salt will curdle new milk;
hence, in preparing milk.porridge,
gravles, etc, the salt should not be
added until the dish is prepared.
D. That fresh meat after begin.
ming to sour, will sweeten if placed
out of doors in the cool over night.
6. That clear boiling water will
remove tea-stains and many fruit
stains. Pour the water through the
stain, and thus prevent its spreading
over the fabric.
z. That ripe tomatoes will re.
move ink and other stains from white
cloth; also from the hands.
s. That teaspoonful of turpen-
tine boiled with your white clothes
will aid the whitening process.
9. That boiled starch is much i'm.
proved by the addition of a little
sperm, or a little salt, or both, or Il
little gum Arabic dissolved.
10. That beeswax and salt will
make your tlatirons as clean and
smooth as glass. Tie lump of wax
III rag, aud keep it for that purpose.
When the irons are hot, rub them
first with the wax ray, then scour
with paper Or cloth sprinkcd with
salt.
II. That blue ointment and ker-
osene, mixed in equal proportions,
and applied to bedsteaJs, is an un.
failing bedbug remedy; and that a
coat of whitewash is ditto for the
walls of a log house.
II. That Kerosene will soften
boots or shoes that have been hard
ened by water, and render them as
pIiahIe as new.
l3. That kerosene will make tin
teabettles as bright as new. Smu.
rate wooden rag and rub with it. 1t
will also remove stains from clean
vanished furniture.
, 1878-10-31
Territorial University.

The University of Washington Terrific
ry. with its corps OF six instructors. Is ul-
~ prepared 10 give the following TnstrNr-
ton through the Freshman year Of fu
classical course:
A THREE YEARS SCIENTIFIC COURSE.
A TWO YEARS NORMAL COURSE.
a COMPLETE COURSE IN BOOKKEEPING
Pupils not fully prepared to enter any
course can receive thorough drilling in
the common branches.
Vocal and instrumental music. painting
drawing, military tactics and telegraph.
Ing taught in connection with the institu-
tion.
In the University boarding houses and
in private families, there is abundant pro-
vision for boarding pupils.
The fall term begins September 2, 1873.
W. For catalogue or admission, apply
to the President.
A. j. ANDERSON, A. NJ.
Seattle, W. T.
, 1878-10-31

A PAPER PARENTS OUGHT TO HAVE
Among the few pure aud instructive pa
perS published for boys and girS, none
maintain higher standard than the
AMERICAN YOUNG Folks. published
monthly by HUDSON & Ewing, Topeka.
Kansas. at the low price OF 80 cents per
year. The October number is tul OF good
things. 1t will help every boy and girl To
read this paper Tie publishers will send
a sample copy free to any address. &
, 1878-10-31

The raising of castor oil beans in
ST. Clair county, Ill.,, is extensively
carried on, and the product Of the
comfy is 10000 gallons Of oil, which
is manufactured in St. Louis. The
oil is said to be as good as that made
in Spain or Brazil.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-04-25
Homestead Settlers.

Senator Plumb, in behalf of the Senate
Committee on Public Lands, has re-
ported u substitute for the two bills here.
tofore introduced By Senators Booth and
Ingalls, for the relief OF settlers on land
supposed TO be within land grants, but
afterwards thrown outside the double
minimum limit by reason OF changes OF
route, etc. The substitute provides that
every pre-emptiop settler, or his widow
or children, who is still in the possession
of lands, shall be entitled to repayment
of the differences between the prices paid
and the Government minimum price
of said lands. Itprovides that it would,
if vacant at the time Of the application
tor repayment, DO subject to sale on en-
try at the minimum price of one dollar
and twenty-five cents per acre. The
bill also allows homestead settlers, who
have been restricted to eighty acres, to
enter an additional tract of eighty acres
adjoining the land embraced in the orig.
inal entry; or If they or their widows
or orphaned children so elect, they may
surrender the original entry for cancel
lation, and thereupon be entitled to en-.
ter one hundred and sixty acres under
the homestead laws elsewhere, without
payment of additional fees, and their
residence and cultivation under the orr
ginal entry shall be credited. on tho new
or additional entry, provided that in
every case there shall be at least ono
years residence and cultivation required
before the issue of the patent tor the
second entry. 1t is also provided that
the benefits of this act shall not extend
TO persons who have sold, or in any way
to ALLEVIATE the land empraced
IN their original entry, or to any person
who has attempted to ALLEVIATE his rights
under the act Of 1872, relative to ad.
homesteads for soldiers and
sailors.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-04-25

useless to study them. 1t may seem
impious to protect vegetable and frui,
by artificial means, or protect your
houses by lightning rods. We can't
help il, they say, not having enough
faith to deny evidence. We see moth
ing but transformation or modification.
Where believers see "creation," it is to
day an impossibili,y if nothing came
from nothing. But
Truth VIII you teach 10 save a sinking land
All lear. nor aid ysu. aud few understand
Ii Is difiult to convince Swans when
one is without title or money. What
did not Galiieo, and other martyrs Of
science suffer to have announced some
important truths. The trouble with
most people is that they bow to what is
called authority, or Swans. They have
q certain reverence tor tho old, because
it is old. Universal obedience Is uni
versal stsgnation, disobeIiencs is one
of the condition OF pogress.
JOSEPH HENRY.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-04-25

chary of praise as any man we know,
bat he unhesitatingly stated that he
thought Senator Ingalls, bad done more
to make Kansas respectable than all
our previous Congressional delegations
put together. A gentleman in his man:
ners, q scholar in his language, he is,
withal, q master Of verbal fence and
his sentences are sharp, bright and
quick as the thrust Of rapier. When
this sort of mental activity is called for,
Mr. Williams doubts if Mr.. Ingalls, has
his superior in the Senate. The i'm.
preston, perhaps naturally drawn from
this, that Mr.. Ingalls, is caustic and Gym.
ical in private life, Mr.. Williams avs is
tar from correct. No more courteous
gentleman sits in the Senate of the
United States.
Mr.. Williams expressed great conf
dence in the outcome of Senator Plumb.
He felt certain that the qualities be has
displayed in his past life-energy, per-
severance, and square sense-would
stand him in good stead in his present
position. He is sincere man, and those
who meet him can rely on his saying
what he thinks.
Of Col. Phillips and Mr. Haskell. Mr.
Williams had little to say, further than
they "lIved cieanly" and attended to
their business.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-04-25
More Of the Freight War.

The freight war still cotihues. On
Wednesday the roads running west from
st. Louis put their tariff to Missouri
river points down to the following :
First-class, 40 cents; second class, III
cents; third class, 10 cents fourth class,
) cents; Especial" 5 cents. The other
reductions are: Class A. $50; class b.
$40; class G, $40. The tariff gives .
difference in favor of st. Louis as against
Chicago of 8 cents on first and second
classes cents on third and fourth
classes, and also cents on special
The grain rates from Missouri river
points to Chicago remain at seven cents
per one hundred pounds, and the ship
pers are taking such advantage Of these
low rates that the railroad cannot sup
ply enough cars, and for this reason an
increase may become necessary. Tho
grain rate from Missouri river points to
ST. Louis is said to be eight cents.
With the presen: prospect for tine crops
this year our farmers will be disposed
to push of as much of their old corn
and wheat as possible.-La~rence Jour.
nal
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-04-25

Some time since Smith N. Halves was
extradIted from Canada to answer q
charge of forgery, committed while City
Treasurer of Covington, KY. He was
aquitted of the forgery, but it was sought
to hold him for embezzlement. The
Criminal Court held that he could not
be tried for other than the crime for
which be was extradited. The case be-
ing appealed, the Court of Appeals af-
firmed that decision, thus settling the
question.