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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-10-26

tells us, by the forethought OF the ant,
which recognizes and remembers the
service rendered by the aphides in
spring. Powers of communication are
necessarily implied in an organization so
complete as that of an ant-hill. There
must be means of conveying orders to
the insect armies on their march,
whether they pause to build bridge OF
tunnel, turn aside to avoid an obstacle,
orare directed against particular hostile
nest. But when helped to food, or
called upon to assist their fellows by
human agency, though the duties I'M
posed upon them closely resemble those
which they daily perform with ease, they
are utterly batiled. They could con-
struct mound of earth for any purpose
of their own with promptitude and facil-
ity; but when honey is placed within
their reach by means of such an artificial
mound, and part of the mound is re-
moved, they have not the wit to heap 1t
up again. When honey can be reached
by passing over little chasm on straw
the ants hasten to it, but the straw
bridge being moved it never occurs to
them to replace st. The first ant that
finds honey or other food goes back
and fetches her companions, but is not
able to direct them, for, if she be re-
moved, the rest wander about helpless
ly. After any length of separation, ants
appear to recognize the inmates or pup@
of their own hill. They destroy
strangers, but receive, if they do not
eagerly welcome, their own kindred.
The extraordinary powers OF instinct
within its habitual limits are not more
signal End striking than its total failure
in circumstances even slightly novel;
London Standard, august FL.
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Ic.ras.

As the month of October approach.
es, the inquiries concerning the South.
west, and especially Texas, increase
This is the natural tendency of the gen.
eral inquiry throughout the north and
east. The depression in all branches Of
industry, the limited quantity of pro-
ducts and low prices, the long, severe
winters that consume all that can be NJ
cumulated during the summers, and the
restless desire to accumulate reasona-
BILE property for support in old age, and
to give the children little assistance in
their first struggles with the world, il
the all absorbing thought Of the Eastern
farmer. In that section of the country
generations struggle for an existence and
pass away, only to be succeeded by n.
other that grapples with necessity and
want. Hence it is that thousands of
longing eyes are turned toward the west
in the search after new homes ind fresh
opportunities. Away in the southwest
there is a genial and delightful cline,
and millions of acres of the richest and
most fertile soil, awaiting the hands of
industry to make it yield an abundance
of all the fruits of the earth. There are
no winters there, and the uniform tenn
perature, invigorated by the fresh
gulf breeze, adds new delights to life
and opens new hope for the future.
There the lands are cheap and vegeta-
ton springs forward every month in the
year. The growing cotton, corn, sugar
cane, wheat, rye, oats, barley, fruit and
in fact every product that contributes
to the wealth and support of the coun-
try, are there in great quantities, and
over the numerous lines of railway find
market among the populations that cor
sumo more than they produce. Texas
cotton keeps the New England mills in
operation. Texas wheat furnishes fcgr
to the millions of New York and Penn
sylvania. Texas sugar cane sweetens
the tea and coffee of the people, nortl,
and east. Texas beef not only supplies
this country with meat, but is now be-
ing exported to the starving millions Of
Europe. Texas wool is worked UP In
every factory of the North, and Texas
fruits and vegetables are the first and
best to be found in the markets OF st.
Louis, Chicago and other Northern
cities.
The country is poor and would be
rich. Let its surplus population go to
Texas aud develop the resources of tas
great State, and not only will they find
prosperity, but the products OF all kinds
will be enough to enrich nation. In
going to Texas, however, you will need
a little capital to start with. The climate
will not build houses, the soil will not
produce corn, oats, wheat and cotton
without seed and cultivation. The pra'-
ries do not yield horses and cattle but
they produce a great abundance OF the
sweetest and most nutritious grasses
upon which stock can subsist and fatten
the whole gear through. So, with capt
tai and industry in Texas, the royrndlns
seasons will bring health and wealth ana
comfort-St. Louis Teran.
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said, had not yet been touched, and A.
though all the available force seemed IT,
be at work, yet there was demand for
double the amount of help at hand
dustin Statesman.
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ALovER who had gone west to make
a home" for his Birdie wrote to her;
i've got the finest quarter section of
land l160 acres l ever put my foot
down on" Birdie wrote back: Sup
pose you buy another quarter section,
John. so we can have a lawn around
your foot?" John made home, but
Birdie was not the mistress of it.
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THE COHRTS

EQUITY COuRT-Judoe Wulie
enee to auditor identity Bowen
bsn sg Nea pro- ess es appeal GSna
Callahan; leave given To amend. Tompkins aSt
port conrmed MeneaSsi as an Gro ss
read.
CRIMINAL CouRT-JudGe Mac Arthur.
This morning "Chub' jackson and Bum
from Louise c. Butler: motion for new trial over
ruled and they were each sentenced to the MARY land
DIVORCE LAW.
In connection with this case the conrt remarked
Jaw in regard to divorces. and to his establishment
he found the law to Ike as stated yesterday by the
after marrying find they have wife or husband
living from whom they have not been divorced
desired TO say he was mistaken and not the counsel.
Paul Wilmer and Max Williams larceny of $l14
from Alfred De Vile; on trial.
CIRCUIT COURT-Judoe Cartfer
day. the jury in the case of Tarr & San agt
Gait failed TO agree and were discharged The ease
ton for damases laid at Co. 81 aesed 10 have
been sustained by plaintiff falling into an exesva-
and streets northwest-was taken up: Messrs. r.
\: Elliot and W. d: Cassin for plaintiff, and Mr..
PROBATE CouRr.,Begister Webster.
filed and order OF publication issued. In the win OF
): CaTnS1. executor and execntrix qualified bond
loco. John Maggie. guardian, final account filed
and release entered.
POLICE COURT-Judge Shell
To-day. Catherine Mcnamara, assault on Eliza
beth Ffaff: 80 and costs fifteen DAYS i'm iaiI
John Hunter. assault and battery with intent to
kill Edward NcRae by shooting in the arm with a
pistol: grand jury. John Kent, larceny of four
pounds of bacon from Samuel Lloyd six months i'm
all. Annie Morrison, alias ''Gentle Annie, was
fined So for dsOrderly conduct. Mary Holloran
wa s sent down to the work house for yarrancy
again. Teresa johnson was sent down again for
vagrancy; seventy days this time. Samuel Brown
and Ella Bacon, charged with DESTROYING private
property-a door and window to house on L strest
Judgment suspended. Henry and Hattie Diggs,
c3lored, charged with destroying private property
of tenement house of his, in order to rid himself
of an undesirable tenant: Judgment suspended.
Fines were imposed in fifteen cases of failure to re.
move snow from the sidewalks. Thomas McAIIis-
ter. charged with keeping an unlicensed bar: on
trial when Onr port closed.
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The National Hotel Outrage.

ARRANGEMENT OF MAJOR CURTIS.
To-day, i'll the Criminal Court, +. III. Curtis.
charged with having in March last committed
AN outrage on the person of Miss Ella Tydings,
An orphan girl Is years Old, who, it is charged,
he persuaded TO leave Baltimore on the pre-
text of giving her employment as a gOyerneSS,
and then brought her to the National hotel in
this city, and accomplished his vile purpose.
appeared for arraignment. He is quite good
looking, well-built man, about x feet 10 inches
in height, with black hair and dark brown
mustache, light complexion and dark eyes.
He was dressed in suit of dark clothing. and
ms general appearance was genteel and neat.
The District attorney asked that eurtis be
called on TO plead
Mr.. Cook for the prisoner said that he had
had no time to determine what plea to inter-
pose, and, after consultation, he might put in
plea In abatement as to the name. He, how
ever. would be ready on Monday TO decide
what course he would pursue.
Tie case went over tO that daN.
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Condensed Locals.

From j. e. Parker We have the New York
papers in advance of the mails.
The street lamps will be lighted at g. Is D. m
and extinguiShed at $40 a. IN.
HOTatiO y. Easily has been designated to
deliver the Grafton before the Oldest Inhabi-
tants on the 22d of February, and Andrew
ROtbwell To read WashingtOn's Farewell Adj
dress. and both have accepted
hesSrS. Charles ). BayliSS, of New York and
4. X. Stevenson. of Philadelphia. have assign
ed to Mitchell &. Mcdonald all their right and
interest in the lease made June 1lth, 1872, be-
tween J {. Willard and II. Willard and ia
cob +. Cake, together with the personal prop
rTty in the hotel.
A ease of triSmuS naScentium was reported
to the Board of Health yesterday by Medical
Sanitary Inspector Stewart, that of q cOlOred
infant Oh l. street, between Sd and AZ south
west DIR. Verdi visited the patient, and pro-
Bounced il a typical case.
Nine. Emma SOuit, from Chicago, is at Viii
lardS.
Mr.. George Douglas has resigned as cores
pendent of the PittSburg Ledder, To enter
upon the practice of the law in this city. He
sill continues with the capital. He has fine
prospects of success at the Washington bar
Rev. John I. Judd. formerly of Washington,
has been appointed chaplain to the senate OF
PENNSYLVANIA
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Beecher'S Orthodoxy

SHARP LETTER IN WHICH HE DEFINES HIS
POSITION.
The following letter was received by the
Rev. Mr.. Morrison, editor of The Presbyterian
Weekly. This letter is in reply to one asking
Mr.. Beecher II the secular press had properly
represented his dOctrinal views of the atone
ment' and OF 'retributiOn' to the finally i'm
penitent
BROOKLYN. n. Y, January s. 1873.
My Dear Mr. Morrison: It is uncomfortable
to me how rational men should allow them
selves to be excited by the periodical sre
reports based on them, in regard to my senti
ments. Week after week my sermons are re-
ported in full by Mr. Ellinwood, and printed
man need be at loss to know my religious
sentiments. For twenty five years in news
papers, in printed volumes, as well as from the
conceivable form, the truth of the Inspiration
OF the sacred scripture, the existence and gov
eminent of God the doctrines of the Trinity.
the divinity of Christ as very God; the univer-
sal Sln1uneSS OF man. the atOnement of
Christ. the doctrine of a change of heart, the
effcaciOuS influence of the Holy Spirit in re-
generation, and the doctrine of retributiOn.
both here and hereafter.
1t is true that the question of the nature of
suffering, the object Of penalty, and the ques-
ton OF its duration. have discussed with such
yet broken out OF holy scripture on various
points that it contained.
The charges of atheism. infidelity unver-
salism, theism, are made by men that know
nothing and who take no pains to know any
thing. eyes have they &c.
My working sympathies go with the evan
gelical orthodox ministry. l refuse to be held
to consistency with any degmatic system of
theology of the past. / am with Calvin and
against Calvin: 1 am with Arminius and
against Arminius; am with episcopacy and
church and against Tiny object being. not to
build up or to defend any system Of theology or
gOrernment. but to bring men near to God. and
build them up in holiness of life.
HENRY WARD BEECHER,
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LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
Cold School Roons-

Hr. Editor What is the reason our.large
public school buildings cannot be properly
heated? have three children attending Wal
Zach building. all of whom complained of the
GOODNESS of their school-rooms Monday and yes
terday. in one room the Thermometer standing
at 49, the entire day in another ut SO and still
another at So. If this state of things cannot be
remedied, should not our school trustees author
ize our teachers TO dismiss under such cireum-
stances. and not imperil their own health and
that of their pupils by remaining? 1 under
to close for the day, but afterwards decided to
fight it out rather than act withsut authority
There certainly should be some better under
standing between the teachers and trustees
than seems to exist at present upon this sub
lect. Ky T.
East Washington Ian 9th ISIS
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Amusements- Etc.

National Thedter.-A fair audience was
attracted to the National Theater last evening,
despite the bad weather, to see Shakespeare
Julius Cesar" with Lawrence Barrett as
'Cassius." The performance was not as salts
factory as when the play was presented here
some time ago i'll such fine style. DavenpOrt's
Brutus'' was greatly missed. Nevertheless
the performance was fair and the audience
appreciatiye. Tonight, w. ID. HOwell's new
play, - Counterfeit Presentment," will be
given for the first time. Tomorrow, Barrett's
benefit, double bill is annOunced-' Merchant
of Venice" and David Garrick.''
Grand Operd.-Tuesday next, the StrakOsch
opera troupe, will present at the National
Theater Aida" with Miss Clara Louisa KEEL
lOgg in the title role, and a grand cast and
strong chorus and orchestra.
Ihedter COnlique.-Mr. Barry is an actor of
considerable ability, and appears to advantage
in the sensational play OF Broken Fetters."
The variety portion of the programme EN-
braces songs, dances, sketches and specialties
by many We'll known variety stars.
IullIlGdge HdU.-Aunt Polly BaSsett's
Singin Skewl will be held here all next week.
Lincoln HdH.-COl r. j. IngersOll will de-
liver his lecture on Ghosts" here on Monday
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-01-10

THE CONNECTICUT LEGISLATURES met yeSter
day, and c. H. Briscoe, of Enfield, was elected
Stamford, president pro tenn of the senate
Other republican-caucuS nominees were also
elected. Governor Hubbard delivered his in
angural address. In the senate an equality of
district, and the house, under the constitu-
tional provision in case of a tie, elected John
K. Hills, OF Hartford (rep.), i'm place of George
given.
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FLY FISHING IN DECEMBER.-Fly fishing i'm
December is something unusual in this eli
mate A Fayetteville paper, nevertheless,
says that on Friday last a gentleman of that
village thought he would practice casting the
fly. just to keep his hand in, and for that pur-
the base ball ground. On the first east he was
surprised by pound club striking the line.
In the space of twenty minutes three more of
the same species and of about similar weight
were safely landed. There are worse fish than
a pound club TO hook i'm summer time, and
considering the season, We wouldn't object to
have had the gentleman's rod in hand our
SplYeS.-[ Rochester EfDreSS. Jan. 9Th.
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Mrs. FRANK HOWE, wife of the pension
agent at New York, who obtained a divorce
from her husband in November last and an
order for alim0ny, complains that since she
left her husband she has received no support
has neither paid the cost of the suit or any of
the allowance for alimOny. Judge DAILY, of
New York, has granted a motion for an attach
ment against Mr. Howe for his failure TO pay
aiimony.
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The WOrkfngmen and the Labor EN-.
change.

Editor Hdr:-Your issue of last evening
states, in the report of the proceedings of the
Workingmen's Assembly, that Mr.. Ralsten,
from the executive committee, submitted a
report upon the La Dor Exchange, in which'it
change employs from 40 to 80 men at the rate
of so cents per day, their efforts being SO far to
improve pirate property" The words of the
generallywOrkedu upon District improvements,
but in at least one instance in improving pri-
vate property" The whole tenor of the report
was to the same effect. We believe the actual
operations of the exchange sufficiently evil,
and do not wish even TO appear to state any
thing SavOring of untruth.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Washington, d. c., Jan. 10, 1878.
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Weather Indications To-day.
OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,

washington, January III. lo1c
For The middle Atlantic states and New Eng
land iaIhng barometer, increasing northeast
10 northwest winds, stationary or higher tenn
perature, cloudy and rainy weather attendinga
storm center, which will probably move north
ward near the middle Atlantic coast, and be
followed by partly clear weather in the middle
Atlantic states during Thursday night. Rivers
viii remain stationary or rise somewhat. TEN
reTatuTe remain above freezing in the canal
region OF Maryland and Virginia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-01-10

A DISASTROUS FIRE occurred at Laurin.
burgh, Richmond county, N. c., yesterday
morning. The total loss Is between $4,000
and $4,000, with but little insurance. The fire
is thought to have been Of incendiaYy origin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-01-10

MEssRs. GOLDsTEIN & Co.'S 1878 SALE.-As
will be seen by the advertisement elsewhere,
Thomas bowling, auctiOneeT, commences on
Saturday morning, January 18th, at his auc-
ton rooms, the sale of one of the most elegant
collections of unredeemed pledges ever offered
i'll this city. Bargains may be expected, as all
articles must be sold.
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CITY ITEMS.

GREATER THAN ALL ELSE to be desired i'm
life is free dom from the pains of rheumatism
Dtrd'ag's Rheumdttc Remedy is wonderful
in this complaint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-01-10

Arthur Jones, white boy, struck John Hun
ter, colored. with brick, when the latter ran
in the house and getting pistol shot into a
crowd wounding Edward McRae in the arm.
Hunter was arrested by Officer Ahren, and in
the Police Court this morning after hearing
testimony, he was committed for action of the
grand Jury in default of 800 bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-01-10

THE WESTERN STANDARD.-The receipts of
hogs at the Union stock yards on the 18th and
18th of this month We're the largest ever re.
ceived during the same time in any market,
and were as follows: On the 18th, 81. 524 and
on the 18th, 56,S2S, weighing in the aggregate
2.5l2,3O0 pounds. and all weighed on Fair
banks, Scales.-L Chicago Ecening Journal
Dec. H. 1877.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

National THEATER. Barred.
TONIGHT,
A new play by W. ID. Howeils, ESQ.,, and published
by J. X. 0sgood Co., in their popular Little
Classics entitled
COUNTERFEIT PRESENTNENT.
CoCNTERFEIT PRESENrMENT.
COUNTERFEIT PRESENTaENT.
FRIDAY, BENEFIT OF LAWRENCE BAR
NETT. two great characters, SHYLOCk and
GARRlCk, in Shakspeare's MERCHANT OF
VENICE: and the beautiful comedy, DAVID
SATURDAY MATINEE. by urgent request, Mr.
BARRETT in his matchIess impefsonation,
CARDINAL RlCHELIEU.
SATURDAY NIGHT, LAST APPEARANCE,
RICHARD III. i1o-tr
"MAHTHAAi;" .s.rr,,Rs
NATIONAL THEATER,
MONDAY, JANUARY 14rH. 1878.
Fer BENEFIT OF CHILDREN's HOSPITAL.
Mss Eva Mills, Mrs II. 4. Sherman,
Mr.. w. $. Keen. Mr.. II. 5. Nienian.
Directorate. Harry C. Sherman.
q Admission. One Dollar: so. extra reserved.
Tickets at Metzeiott Co.'S. HOST
CHILDREN'S FANCY BALL,
~ LITTLE Eo s1s sTE sES ~ Tn GF POOR
VIII he held at "A
MASONIC TEMPLE.
On SATURDAY, January 10Th. fA
dicke's 81 EACH at W. G. Metzerott's Pa -
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LOCAL NEWS.
lmnsemenfs. &C.. To.niehf.


National Tiedter.-Lawrence Barrett i'm
d" A Counterfeit PreSentment."
T.edter C0Bljqote.-" Broken Fetters" and
varieties
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District Government Affairs.

Major j. x. Hannemann, commanding the
ID. e. artillery corps. has made requSitiOn for
thirty (redl artillery blankets and other neceS
sary articles. for use of the artillery.
hr. john HItZ. president of the Industrial
Home School, with some ladies connected
with the management of that institution
called upon the District Commissioners this
morning tOaScertain if anything could be done
by the District for its support. as they are very
much IN need OF funds. The Commissioners
could not give them much encouragement
aside from sympathy and good will, but prom
ised them that when they are in possession of
any money To the credit OF the charity fund
ihat institution would be remembered.
THE ARREST OF COL CONE.-The Alexandria
Gazette of yesterday says: Col. Theodore c.
Cone. of Georgia. who has been SOjOurning at
the lily Hotel Tor some months past. pending
me decision OF certain claims which he was
nfSlnS IN Washington was arrested yesterday
on the complaint of Mr.. James p. Coleman
and carried before Justice Padgett where he
was accused of obtaining goods under false
pfetenceS. Several bills have been presented
against him, mostly for liquor and borrowed
money. Cone IS said TO be we'll connected and
Is very gentlemanly in his manners. He gave
security Tor the payment of Mr.. COleInan-s
claim and was released. When arrested he
Was 1Ound III the house of a cOlOred woman of
bad fepute opposite the county court house.
10 whom, II Is alleged. he has given a large
sum OF money lately received by him and
whose house he has furnished in elegant style
Capt. James NJ. Steuart desires that the state.
ment made i'll some of the morning PAPERS
Inn. he had beer swindled b. Gone. be EN-
phatically eontradicied. Whatever sums he
may have lost by him We're in the way of
strictly legitimate business, and We're not OBJ
tanned by Cone under false pretences Cone
Was again before Justice Padgett this evening
and failing To pay the amount secured was
sent TO jail.
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EVERY PIECE, every yard must be sold. We
have only few more days to remain in this
store. Price for the goods no object. We
must sell the goods. Large size pure white
wool blankets, $50. All of our beautiful dress
goods and double width cashmeres, % cents.
Carter'S. I0I Market Snace 4Hif
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DOES IT BELONG TO OTTMAN OR CARPEN-
TER OR THE GOVERNMENTAL paper was
filed yesterday in the Criminal Court by Mr..
Matt. III. Carpenter, counsel for W. II. Ottman,
to the effect that. in consideration of legal and
and professional services rendered. Mr.. OFT
man had transferred to him the money now in
possession of the property clerk at police head
that he would ask for an order compelling the
nrnnertY clerk To surrender the money to him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-01-10

RECEIVED TO-DAY, new line of satins in
evening shades, only IS cents yard, worth
SIS. Still on hand a full line of yelvetS, all
eOlOrs and prices. See new advertisement to-
day. COnnOlly's COS 9th street.-Adrt
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"MARTHA.'' to be given by amateurs next
Monday evening, will be a feature of the
season. The chorus numbers forty and or
chestra thirty, all directed by Mr.. Harry c.
Sherman. Seats may be secured at Metzerott
s. Co.'S. The Children's Hospital will receive
the proceeds of the entertainment, which fact
alone ought to ensure the financial success of
the affair. aside from the well known merit OF
the DprfOTmRrS