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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-02-01
MURDERERS CAPTURED.

Waco Telephone 10th.

Readers of the Telephone will re-
member an account of the murder OF
Elijah Lane, published early in De.
cember last. Lane was murdered by two
men named John Meadows and VIM.
Amos, under peculiarly atrocious cir,
cumstances. He had been separated
from his wife (who is sister Of John
Meadows) for two years, and she with
her little daughter had lived with hel
father, "old Jack Meadows" at the old
homestead, twenty-five miles west OF
Waco. There had been, or was about
to be, reconciliation between the
husband and wife, and he had gone to
see her and their child. While stand
ing at the front door, with one foot on
the step and the other on the ground
playing with his little girl, the mother
standing just inside the door, with a
wifely greeting on her lips, Lane was
shot dead. John Meadows who enter
tanned unfriendly feelings towards Lane,
growing out of some business transac-
tions), accompanied by VIM. Amos,
came around the corner of the house
with gun. They approached within
ten feet of Lane, levelled their guns
and both fired. Lane fell dead, one
bullet through his heart and his right
arm shattered. The murderers imme-
diately departed from the neighborhood,
and nothing had publicly been heard Of
them until last evening, when sheriff
P. F. Ross received q telegram from
Deputy John Moore, saying that he
would reach here with Meadows and
Amos as prisoners on the night train.
tits unnecessary to follow the officers
through all their efforts to discover the
whereabouts of these men. Suffice it to
say that circumstances pointed to
a certain locality in Cherokee county
as their hiding place. Saturday even
ing last Mr.. John Moore started for
Nechezville, Cherokee county. Arriv-
ing there. he was informed that the
fugitives were living thirty-five miles
from that place. He started to the To-
cality designated, but when sixteen
miles from Nechezville he learned that
they were within eight miles of that
station. He went to Palestine, procur-
ed the assistance of city marshal Chris.
Rogers and Constable Horace Wood.
With these gentlemen he went to
Prices Mill, in Cherokee county, where
he found Amos ut work. After arrest
ing and ironing Amos, and leaving one
of his assistants in charge of him. Mr..
Moore went to Ramsey's mill, where
Meadows was employed. But some one
had preceded him, and given Meadows
warning. Nothing daunted they cir
cled around the mill until his tracks
were dicovered in the snow, and follow
ed them a distance of eight miles, on
foot, by moonlight, to the house of an
other Mr. Price, where Meadows was
found and arrested Mr.. Moore had
the two men slackled together. and ar
rived here with them last evening They
are now in jail 10 await trial.
Fall opening-a dozen nav on the
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-02-01

NoTHISG does a doctor 50 much good
as to prescribe an ocean voyage for a
man who can't raise enough money to
pay his street-csr fare down town.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-02-01

Fall opening-a dozen nav on the
half shsll.
The New York herald., 1879-12-27

delivery Of this music. The tones were telling and
beautiful In quality, and the plaintiye simplicity of
perfect alth was well expressed in her voice. The
passage, For now skChrs risen from the dead, the
nfst fruits OF them that sleep" touchngly and
most sweetly sung but what lacking in the en-
tire number was sef-conhdence. which would
have insured the full utilization of the full
abilities OF the singer. What needed was
more breadth and soul in phrasirg certain
parts. and ful mpassioned voice in the declar-
alton or supreme. absolute faith in the Redeemer,
Experience wall bring OF these needed qualities
to Miss Thursby's oratorio music, and time will
mellow and ripen her dramatic and vocal powers.
At present she sings well in this class of compost
ton but falls short OF what she should yet be able
to accomplish.
Miss Drasdil is always most able vocalist,at any
was throughout excellent rather than specially
no5,ceSDlS noh & IN n.y., one number She sang
but without sufhcient strength OF voice.
The notes all lie low in the staff but are not too
deep for her voice and she should have given more
Glory of the Lord is risen." "He was despised and
rejected" is music peculiarly well suited to
her style, and she came near duplicating the
great success she made i'll "Eljah." but she merely
approached, not reached it. Her pronunciation OF
the English words was one unfortunate cause of
this result. the charming effect produced by the fine
expression given to certain passage being ruined
by an occasional nasal tone on the letter i or "e.
Mr.. Simpsons opening of the oratorio, Comfort
ye my people," was given with considerable tender
ness and sweetness and with much dignity of phras-
was very finely sung was the recitative. "Thy
rebuke hath broken his heart" and tie air which
follows. "Behold and see IL there be any sorrow"
Mr.. Remmertz did not do himself justice in the
early part of the afternoon. but steadily improved
as he went on. the manner in which he sang "Why
do the nations ?" being most croditable to him as
artist. The difficulties OF the forid passages
We're exceently met. and but few notes of the
rapid phrases were slurred The spirit of the aria
was ably conveyed and altogether it thorough
success. In some of his notes preceding and follow
ing this number he was out Of tune and occasionally
out of time but his voice was generally effective in
the aras allotted to him. and often excellent.
The chorus very good throughout but espe-
claly In the closing pieces the massive phrases OF the
'Haileujah" and the beautiful melody preceding
the Anal Chorus of praise being grandly interpreted
by voices and instruments. ''Worthy is the Lamb"
aud the "Amen" chorus severe and measured in its
form, Were fitting conclusions OF the good work
which had gone before. and Of which the large
audience gave the best mark OF their appreciation by
remaining their seats until the last note had died
away.
DR.. Damrosch and the society again deserve the
thanks aud congratulations of all lovers OF music in
the city on the results attained yesterday in the
Messiah
The New York herald., 1879-12-27
CUBAN DISCONTENT.


MADRID, Dec. 26, 1879.
Both houses of the Cortes have adjourned to
January 10, 1880. The Abolition bill, which
passed the Senate, provides for the gradual
emancipation of the slaves in Cuba
in 1856, 1887 and 1888 after eight
years of provisional. servitude under
the present masters II is proposed to
enact severe statutes against vagrancy in con-
nection with this scheme and to extend the
Jurisdiction of courts-martial. The West In
dian members of the Chamber of Deputies de-
clare that tho law will satisfy neither the
nor the slaves.
A Madrid despatch to the Daily Ncrs says:-
''In tho Senate General Martinez-Cam and
the Senators from Cuba and Puerto Rico were
opposed to the abolition measure of Sciior
Canovas del Castillo, on the ground that the
new Cabinet had not presented those tariff re-
forms which might enable tho colony to bear
the increased cost of production which would
be caused even by gradual abolition Of
slavervv
The New York herald., 1879-12-27
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Fairfax" the new play of Mr.. Bartley Campbell
that has been played in Boston with much success.
will be produced on Monday night at Abbey
Park Theatre by the regular company.
All the theatres to-day offer their usual matinees
and evening attractions follows :-Hayerlys Thea
tre, "The Galley Slave" Niblo's Garden, "Hearts
Of Steel" Standard Theatre. Princess Toto
Wallack's. "Old Heads and Young Hearts,
Fifth Avenue Theatre. III. M. s. Pima
FORE" Union Square Theatre. 'French Flats
Daly's Theatre. arabian Night" Grand Opera
House, Sothern; New York Aquarium, "Unce
Toms Cabin" Now York Circus. "Humpty
Dumpty;" Broadway Opera House. 'Strategists;" :"
San Francisco Minstres. Thompson Street Flats -
Theatre Comique, "Mullgan Guards Christmas"
The New York herald., 1879-12-27
KORAN AND SCRIPTURES.

CONDEMNATION OF A MUssULMAN PRIEST FOR
TRANsLAT1Na THE BIBLE-s1R AUSTEN lay
ARD DEMANDS HIS RELEAsE-THREATENING
THE PORTE WITH ENeLAND's D1sPLEAsuRE-
GERMANY WATCHES THE CASE.
lDY CABLE TO THE HERALD.1
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 90, 1870.
A Mussulman priest has been sentenced to
death for assisting to translate the Bible
into the Turkish language Sir Austen
Layard, the British Ambassador. has de-
manded the priests release, and it is
believed that Germany will support the
demand. The following are some particulars in
regard to the case I'm September the police
arrested missionary for distributing religious
tracts, but he was soon discharged-the police
retaining book in the Turkish language,
printed in London, containing passages con-
trary to Islamish and two manuscript pam
phlets of the same character. On the day after
the release of the missionary the priest, who is
now under sentence, was arrested on the charge
of being the author of the above mentioned
pamphlets and was remanded for trial. Sir
Austen Layard has, for the last three months,
pressed q demand for the restitution of the
missionary's papers. Two notes presented by
Minister Layard remaining unanswered, he
again renewed his request on Monday last, but
still receiving no answer, he sent communica-
ton to the Porte, giving them three days
in which to restore the mission
ary's papers, release the priest, dismiss
the Chief of Police of Angora, who Or
dered the arrest of the priest and the mill
tary commandant of Van, who, as well as
the Chief of Police of Angora, had used
insulting language, toward England and
and the British consuls in Turkey. Minister
Layard announced that if his demands were not
complied with, he would ask Lord Salisbury
for instructions, and would suspend diplomatic
communications with the Porte. The latter
have replied, stating that the missionary is not
o British, but German subject, and that the
report that the priest has been condemned to
death is untrue, as he has only had n preliminary
examination. The Porte have also assured Min
lister Layard that the priest will be treated leni-
emily 1t is believed that the matter will not
lead to any serious consequences, in view of the
conciliatory disposition manifested by the
Porte. Zone of the most liberal Turkish papers
demanded ''that the miserable creature may re-
ceive an overwhelming punishment, so that he
may by his example deter others from selling
their religion for few pence."l
The New York herald., 1879-12-27
WESTERN RAILROAD RATES.

CrcISSArI. Ohio, Dec. 90, 1879.
An Evansville despatch says important meet
ing of the general freight agents of the Southern
aud Western Railroad lines will be held there the
3Oth inst relative to rates to the southeast coast.
regular green line points and routes via Baltimore
and New York. The southern interests. 1t is
understood, will prepare for war ON the
steamship lines and combinations that have
forced the coast frcights round by baltimore
to Charleston by ocean. Messrs Stahlman
Of the Louisville and Nashville; Knox, Of the Nash
Vile and Chattanooga; Frink, of the st. Louis aud
Iron Mountain, and Babcock, Of the Evansville,
Terre Hau.e and Chicago have been In corrcspon-
dence and twenty representatives are expected.
The New York herald., 1879-12-27

India to Peshawur to form a new division
there"
According to private letter from British
soldier in Cabul, one of Yakoob Khan's guards
told Sir Frederick Roberts that Yakoob Khan
himself signed the death warrants OF the En-
bassy and ordered the bodies of the murdered
men to be dragged through the streets OF Cabul.
The same letter confirms the statement that
$4,000 worth of Russian gold was found in
Cabul. =
The New York herald., 1879-12-27
PUBLIC OPINION BEGINS TO COUNSEL RETREAT
WHILE IT Is STILL TIME-THE MISTAKES OF

THE GOVERNMENT.
The London Times publishes the following remark
able article--''The government has now chance
of displaying hrmness which it is scarcely
credited with possessing. The Afghan ques-
ton is beginning to press for settle
menr 1t be settled in any one OF
dozen ways. but only in one way which the country
will In the main approve That settlement will be
held the best which gives security on the easiest
admissible terms. 1t always certain that Afghan
istan could be overrun by the military force OF
India. But behind tho military question lay the
political question. and this has now come to the
front II the government suffers itself to be guided
by the socaled fatality OF circumstances or il it
weakly permits it's authority to be taken out of it's
hands and Its to be used for schemes Of which
1t does not approve. its sentence Of condemnation
may be regarded then certain. We have gone
through crisis in foreign relations. and there
is at least no general disapproval of the way In
which this has been met. But the suspicion cer-
tanly exists that the exceptional courses which were
then followed may possibly not cease with
the occasion. but may tend to become standing
precedents. The Afghan policy Of the government
will either fan this feeling will go far toward ex
tinguishing it. We would hope. while we yet
may, that prudent counsels will prevail Our
care is not for the interests of particular
party or another, but for the common interests OF
England The rest which the country is calling for
is urgently needed faulty policy. which would
be fruitful in future disturbance and would
entail responsibilities which the country would
be most unwilling to assume. would be grave
public misfortune. The punishment would be GER
tain. and 1t could not be long delayed. but the
mischief done would not thus easily be cured. We
can now retire from Afghanistan with honor and
with safety. By and by tho choice may not be
open to Treaty obligations or practical en-
gagements may be found standing in the way. The
act Of the government. whether right or wrong,
from settled policy or from chance. would be the
act Of the nation. and should be forced. there
fore. to accept it with all its consequences.
however disastrous they might prove. The govern
ment is already weighted heavily with the unfortu-
nate Zulu war and the budget derangement that has
Followed 1t. new mistake in Afghsnistan would
not improbably be moro than they could bear up
against.
The New York herald., 1879-12-27
cHIcKEg1Na HALL-JosErrY.

The concert by Josey at Chickering Hall last even
ing was the same In ali respects that which he has
before given in this city. The performance has al
ready been criticised In these columns, and it is
only necessary to add the programme, which
was as follows:-Sonate, op. So 10 major), Herr
MINOR: !bl sourrse. sol aasosts. 9 Menu;
ais Prophet bird as Prophet). aud
Novelette, No. 2. D major. ~ Moment Musical "a iat
major. (g Etude on Chopin's valse, fat Herr
Josefy. Slumber Song, Miss Fritch. ta) Etudes
op. TO- G sharp minor. major fat major. (b
Noctourne (c) Yalsc, minor, (d) Tanzarabeske
No. 2 e) Spnuerlied (Flying Dutchman,) Tarantella
Venezia Napoli). Herr Joseffy.
The New York herald., 1879-12-27

the consequence being that feet of inward
bound ships are detained. On Wednesday night
the fog cleared for few hours and some YES
sells got away, but about eight remain, among
which is the British steamer Hooper, Captain
Murell, from Boston November ~, which has
been anchored here since her arrival on the
10th inst
The New York herald., 1879-12-27
RELIEF FOR IRELAND.

ToRosro. Ont. Dec. 26, 1879.
Ameeting of the Irish Relief Committee was held
here this afternoon. Captain McMaster presiding.
subcommittee was appointed to present the petit
tion to the City Council for a $4,000 grant aud
to urge its adoption. committee also NOM
mated to appoint ward committees for the collection
of funds 1t is felt that the severest part of the vim
ter is now passing Ireland. and whatever is to
be done must be done quickly.
The New York herald., 1879-12-27
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The New York herald., 1879-12-27
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The New York herald., 1879-12-27
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

A.-THE LUNGS ARE STRAINED AND RACKED
by persistent cough. the general strength wasted
and ncurabe complaint often established thereby Dr.
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The New York herald., 1879-12-27

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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-01-08
BE Sure IT'S Your Wife. Then so Ahead.
Arkansas Democrat


Last night two buggies stopped at the Cap
ital Hotel and two gentlemen jumped out
almost simultaneously and went into the
hotel, leaving two ladies in their respective
buggies. Que of the men came out in adj
vance of the other, and by the uncertain
light thrown from the hotel was led aside
from the actual fact in the little matter OF
getting in the right buggy. In word, Mr..
J. got IN with Mrs. f., who were as totally
unknown to each other, SO far as acouaint-
anceship is concerned, as If one had died ten
years ago in Africa and the other hadn't
been born. As married men often do, Mr..
J. drove some dis ance before speaking
finally ne remarked:
I've got corn on my toe-the one you
persist in putting Your foot on, too-that
hurts about as bad as the common run of
things generally do.''
The lady was very much surprised and
rather bsughtily replied:
You've been trying to pick quarrel with
me ali day, and now, to make the matter
more exasperating, you change your voice to
an unnatural growl."
Its you, madam, who have changed. Ny
voice is natural. | am not trying TO assume
anything. You screech like an old gate"
You are old fool"
Give my teeth here; you shant't wear
them another minute"
Teeth. teeth What in the world do you
mean2"
But Just then drlving through MOOD OF
light. the parties recognized that they didn't
recognize.
Madam said Mr.. j.. stopping the horse
and Strengthening himself up, Il hope you
will excuse me. but [ would like to know
how you came in my buggy, and further
more I'd like little intelligence as regards
the whereabouts of my wife. What have you
done with her. madam?
II don't know what you mean, sir. Get
ont of my buggy!i
Your buggy? Why, madam, you are be-
side yourself
Yes, and beside yourself, which fact l
deplore to such an extent that / viii be
forced TO call the police"
"PolIcei police," was shouted Justify, and
when Officer Daley came to the spot the wo-
man insisted on the mans arrest.
Tbs buggy was driven back to the Capital
just in time to meet another buggy, the oc-
cupants of which had a similar experience.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-01-08

yer cases are stamped IAN. Watch Co, Wal
than, Mass, Sterling Silver" and are accom-
panied by guarantee certificates, signed r.
<. Robbins, Treasurer The name Wal
than" is plainly engraved upon all move
ments, irrespective of other distinguishing
marks.
This caution is rendered necessary by rea-
SON of the fact that our cases are frequently
separated from our movementsand put upon
worthless movements of other makers, and
wee versa, thus affecting injuriously the
performance of the watches and vitiating
our guarantee, which is intended to cover
only our complete watches wholly made by
us. 1t is necessary also because 1t is so no
torious as to be public scandal, that there
is great fraud in tie metal quality of both
gold and silver cases as now generally sold.
We have demonstrated by frequent assays
that many gold and silver cases offered in
the market are debased from 10 to 20 per
cent. from the quality they assume to be.
This is a fraud upon the purchaser and ac-
counts for the low price at which such cased
watches have been sold.
Eighteen carat" gold, such as the Waltham
cases are made Of Is as nearly pure gold as
can be made and be durable. IL conf ains
100000 of pure gold and $50 1000 of alloy.
Sterling Silver lEnglish government stand
ard contains 925 1000 of pure silver and rs
1000 OF alloy. The Weltham Watches will
always be found up to the standard repre-
sented.
For American Watch Co.,
ROBBINS & APPLETON,
General Agents.
New York
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-01-08
Origin of Christmas.

The origin of our Christmas festival is
prehistoric. No one knows anything certain
as TO it. The date of 1t was evidently not
fixed by the birth of Christ, but by the
movements OF the sun. The day when the
sun reached the limit of its southern move
msnt and turned northward was the one
fixed upon tv the ancient world as a feast
day. The sun worshipers of Persia doubt
less gave the festival to Old Rome. and the
Christians naturally adopted the day. which
they found made ready to hand for festive
purpose and so the Roman Saturhalia be-
came Christiana, or our Christmas. There
Is no reason to suppose that tie date cores
ponds to the nativity of Jesus. Clemens
one of the Christian Fathers, who lived
some 200 years after Christ, expressed the
opinion that the birth of Christ occurred in
the month of May, which is quite probable.
But the festival is not dependent on any
date. 1t lives in its own life derived from
the asniable life of all peoples. For whether
we find il in Persia or in Rome, among
heather or Christian people, We always find
it presenting one and the same bright ap.
pearance. In every nation and age, having
different name in every language, We find
it always inspired with the same spirit II
is always day dedicated to friendship and
affection-and. expressed in gift giving. II
is pre- eminentiJ now what it has always
been-a day of love and of gifts.