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The daily gazette., 1879-03-12
THE FISH MARKET

The fish market was very active tbi,
morning,and a large number of the finny
,floe was dispo 'ed Of The largest sale
Is hana OF yell Yellow % Neds," which are shipped
morning, there were about twepty nar.
rels of them disposed OF each barrel con.
tanning on an average 600 fish.
Yesterday there were several dozen nj
Delaware river herring shipped To a deal.
er In this city from Delaware civ.
The daily gazette., 1879-03-12

THE Four PER CENT. sr,
TIoSs.--During the past mosS
has been a marked decline in a
tions to the government four n.
the weekly total having fallen r. N
$50, ,252,3 800 for the week epdin, i
ry 8 to 81, ,245, 700 for that enla,
I. Under this decrease in tbs
the price of four per cents hu
below par. This decrease Is ANIL
partly to the demand for money
to the opening of the spring liajl
partly, perhaps, TO a disposition
part OF capital to seek inyestmrJ
more in new business enterpr,sJ
while this is the case at HON. h
active inquiry for American ,ecul
reported from abroad, and it i,mI
ly that the process Of refunding u
materially delayed. The su5wI
since January lst foot up S9GOgl
and during the same time an eql}
Of six per cents has been exiting
The daily gazette., 1879-03-12
Mr.. TLDEN'S Npw
ORGAN. 'hl

Inc Chicago Tribune
new paper, to be publi,hsa' 'ta'es d
est OF Hon. Samuel ], '',a T,'alO 10 tk
% called the Chicago Morni"une ni'uep, = .At|
probably appear on Nonass 'as Herald
two cents. II. S. Wicr" Wiuay next
will be the publisher, ,,,' snd U' |, Nss] Z
%s man, now of the New You York T. d.. D,
1C,o,mm,rerce, &c, n is to be one e"S Of 40 soaaI
The Tribune further e ssv. ., the y
editorials will be prepared ed br we y ptl \
bureau New Yoik and ,' v l@lh
of time. u'us 10 tkI
The daily gazette., 1879-03-12
THE DEMORALlZED WHEAT MAR
kET.

CHICAGO, March IL, 1S79.-The wheat
M rket seems greatly demoralized, prices
to-day having declined two cents, with
week feeling and pressure to sell at the
O'Clock close. The reaction is chiefly on
account of numerous rumors regarding
keene's movements.
The daily gazette., 1879-03-12

The Manhattan Savings Bant I
York Will resume business to.ds,l
The daily gazette., 1879-03-12

julia johnson, negress, charged with
the murder of an old lady in Clayton
county, Ca, last Octob ober, was acquitted
saturday, after an able defense The ex-
eitement was intense
The daily gazette., 1879-03-12
U. s. MARSHAI'S Gar,

This morning at II O'Clock + \
shal McMulIen sold from the .,,sl
post office the steam dredce MI
Pusey, Jones & Co., for tie .na
$50,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05
BEST brand Of Lead aud READY
MIXED PAINTS for sale at low figures
by OTT0 GRAMM,
a Druggist, |
A Word 10 Mothers.

You haye children; you have strong
and enduring love for them; no one else
feels rs you leel; to this lovo We appeal,
Nothing gives you 40 much joy rs to look
upon your child rosy and blooming with
HEALTH. You know that most OF the
sickness of childhood is caused by WORMS
they make the cheek to pale; the rose to
fade; they call the physician to the bed.
side; they dig the graves OF children;
they ring your fond md loving hearts
with anguish. But grieyo no moro, PAR.
KER'S SANTONINE WORM LOZEN.
GEES will save your child. They oxpel
tho worms from the stomach completely,
give health and vigor to the child. luetre
to the eye ind color to the cheek. Thous.
ands Of mothers all over the land to-day
are using PARKER'S SANTONlNE
WORN LOZENGES. Buy mono but
Parker's Santonine. Forsale by all drug
gists. April Q l0m
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

The YOUNG Sc1ENT1sT.-We re-
ceived the March number Of this in.
teresting work. but inadvertently fail
ed to notice it at the proper time. It
is practical journal for amateurs, 10
pages monthly, at 30 cents a year,
published by the Industrial Publica-
ton Company, 176 Broadway, New
York. We should be pleased to or.
der it. Jrn 7isHn
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

A very bad cold" has almost uu
fitted us for duty this week.
MIR. Fourqurean Of this place has
silver dollar Of the first issue, 1875 W
believe.
Basil Daley has been missing from
the square for several days. Upon in
vestigation we find that he has beer
at home playing papa" with fin,
boy.
Mr.. Dopnell, Of Kentucky, callet
on us this week. He is cousin oil
Maj. Donaldson, and halls from his ma,
tive home. He says the Major.
mothers name was Donncll.
We have not learned whether the
Grand Jury took any action on tn.
new revelations said to have been made
in the Quinn murder case, and which
would seem to be demanded by the
circumstances.
DR.. Pendleton is about ready to be.
gin considerable additions to his dwell,
ing house, which, when completed will
make it q handsome one. Mr.. Rogers
has the job, which will insure its be.
ing well and nicely done. n2aIiNI
Miss Josie Nance has again favored
US with boquet Of beautiful and fra
grant flowers, very tastefully arranged.
The pleasure of so choice o gift is very
greatly enhanced 10 our estimation by
the consideration Of the source-the
fair ond amiable donor.
u Speaking of another venerable gen.
tleman in another place in this column,
reminds US that we not very long since
received q call from Mr.. Robinson,
whom we met at the Mountain City
Sunday school picnic of last year, and
who is row 104 years of age, yet still
hale aud vigorous. .' ~. h5D~'
Prof. Eve tells us of his stopping
IN one of his late surveying tours with
J venerable citizen, a Mr.. Adams. on
Bartou's creek. Heis 81 years Of age,
'et his physical vigor may be under.
TODD from the fact stated by Prof. +.
hat he danced to tho music Of a i'd
lie actively for some twenty-five
minutes. ''..' .'' p. '' ~ -~
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05
NEW MILLINERY Goops.- Happen.

I NEW MILLINERY GooDs. Happen
ing in at Mrs. Bells the other day we
found she had received her sprin 6
goods. The array of beautiful and
tasteful hats, flowers, etc.. was very
attractive. Mrs. BIS stock is entirely
new and fresh. and her experience and
skill in her line of business will euable
her to render satisfaction to all, VI
course the ladies will all give her q
call.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice, having
had placed In bis hands BY an East India mission-
asy the formula Of simple vegetable remedy, for
he speedy and permanent cure Of consumption
bronchitis. batarrh, a.thma, and ell throat and
lung affections, also positive and radical cure
for nervous debility and all nervous complaintss
afterhaving tested It's wonderful curativs powers
In thousands Of cases. has felt Il his duty to make
Il known to his suffering fellows. Actuated BY
his motive, and desire TO relieve human suffer-
Ing. will send. free Of charge. to all who desire
It, this recipe, with full directions for preparing
and using, In German, French, or English. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp, naming this
pader. w. W. sherar, l4s Powers Block. Ro.
chester, New York. h 4w
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Nlagn xlncs for April.

Scribuer's has articles among others
as follows, Actors and Actresses OF
New York; Haworth's by Mrs. Bur.
nett-continued; John Ericsson; Ten.
deucy of Modern Thought; Henry
Bergh and his Work &c.
st. Nicholas. as usual, il overAowiog
with attractions to the young folks.
Lippinoott's has the following
among other articles: A Visit to the
Shrines Of Old Virginia; Womsu's
Husbands; Trees in the City; The
Hoosiers at Home; Our Beaux; My
Village in the South; A Ladys Life
in Brazil; &c.
Appleton's contains the following:
A French Borgia; DR.. johnson. his
Biographers and Critics; Goodwin and
Shelley; Picking up the Pieces,
Comedy; The Higher Criticism; 90.
Popular Science Monthly contains
articles as follows: John Stuart Mill,
BY Prof. Balm; Dietetio Curiosisies;
New Guinea and its Inhabitants; Ex-
periments with Living Human Beings;
Shall we adopt the Metric System;
Health and Recreation; Early Traces
of Man; Why do we eat our Dinner;
Originof Upland Laksss Sketches Of
Sir Humphrey Davy, &c. " " !
The'Ecleotio has the followibg among |
other articles: The Electric, : Light;
Edinburg Society Seventy years Ago
The Evil Eye ; About Joseph Adj
lisson The Esrth's Place. in Nature;
Chapters on Socialism |; Foreign Lit
,rary Notes, etc. '-
The chronological Journal has art.
Giles on the Chinese at Home; Poe and
Rachel; The Diet Of Man, and a mum.
Der Of others Of interest.
Ballou's has upwards of thirty ar
icles which our space will not permit
Is to enumerate. TTNTG 7 .Iq'I
STWe will order any of the above
4 publishers prices, or club them with
he FREE PRESS at reduced rates.
Zee our Clubbing List.
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Worth Walllng For.

The Southern Musical Journal for
March reaches US way behind time but
tits we'll worth waiting for and is wei.
come any time and all times. 1ts mu.
steal contents are that favorite old song
The Bridge by Lady Carev and
Turner'S popular Fairy Wedding
Waltz. eight pages (sheet music sirel
Of choice music and sixteen pages OF
interesting musical reading matter.
One Dollar will secure the Journal
for a year, or send ten cents for SIN
gle cory and see how il plesses, Ad-
dress the Publishers.
LuDDES & BATES.
SAVANNAH Ga.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

A CURIosITY.-Mr. Bales Of this
place has a China tree in his yard the
leaves on one branch of which are as
white and delicate as a lily. It has
been thus for several seasons. and
shows no sign Of change. If it should
turn out to be a permanent new varie.
tyit would have a great run, for it is
really beautiful.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05
BAND CoNCERT.-Prof. Stewart ar

BAND CoNCERT.-Prof. Stewart an
nouuces that he will give an entertain
ment on Tuesday evening next at Har-
per's Hall, assisted by Little Char
ley" and members of the band whom
he has in training. From all we can
learn it will be Of a superior charac.
ter, and as it is a home institution"
we hope there may be a crowded house
on the occasion.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

INTERESTING TO THE LADIES'
Mrs. Refner Of misplace designs open
ing class, if sufficient encouragement
is given, for the instruction Of ladies
in all sorts of ornamental hand work,
such as embroidery, work in hair, &C.,
&c. She is thoroughly competent to
teach everything Of the kind. Ladies
desiring to en- ter her class are request
ed to confer with her.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05
March %, 1879.

A NEGRO down the river stole a
horse and brought it up here for sale
last week. The owner soon after ap-
peared and the thief was taken into
custody. 1t is reported that he was
hanged between this place and Lock.
hart, but we cannot speak positively.
as to the fact.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

SINCE the completion Of their new
building. Huctchins & Turner have
been able to classify their exten-
siye stock of merchandise much more
satisfactorily. The clothing depart
meut is now in the second story. where
they have q full lire of men and boys
clothing, to which they invite the in
spection Of purchasers.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05
We are selling the Wheeler g. VIZ
No Smallpox In SAN Marcos.

SAN MARCOS Tex. April 4th, 70.
We the undersigned have visited
and examined, all the cases of reputed
Small. pox in this town and vicinity,
and find no evidence to our minds of
its exis tence, or facts to justify the
slightest uneasiness among the people.
II T. NJ. BLAKEMoRE. NJ. d.
" A. G. PENDLETON. NJ. D,
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Our Clubbing List for 1870.

We are prepared to cub the FREE
PRESS to new or renewing subscribers
with the following publications at the
rates specified below, if ordered at
the same time with our paper. In the
first column we give the regular price Of
each publication singly. IN. the second
the price Of the same and the FREE
PRESS together:
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

THE Sunday School Convention on
Saturday and Sunday last was gene
rally we'll attended and attracted much
interest. The address of Elder Will
hanson on Sunday morning was one
of his happiest efforts, aud was well
received: We have a. full report. OF
the Convention for our next issue.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

DIR. G. W. BENsoN's CELERY AND CAxo-
Ellie Pills are prepared expressly to cure
Sick Headache, Nervous Headache, Dys-
peptic Headache, Neuralgia, Nervousness
and Sleeplessncss, and will cure any case.
Price SO cts q box, 80 pills. postage free.
Sold by all druggists. Office, No. 100, N.
Eataw street, BALTIMORE, Md. 4,
April 27-ly
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

THoMpsoN's Blacksmith and wag-
% shops are now in his new buildings
on bis own lots, on the Austin road
one square North of the plaza on the
corner Immediately opposite Parson
Carrots residence, where he is doing
a lively and successful business.
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HOME NEWS.
settlements wanted.

Having to raise considerable sums
of monty soon, We arc compelled to
call on our indebted subscribers, and
others who owe US for help. Next
week we shall send out bills, and mean.
time we trust all concerned will bear
our case in mind, and be ready to aid
US by the prompt payment Of the
small amounts due.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

OBITUARY poetry seldom possesses
sufficient merit or general interest to
warrant its publication, hence we de.
cline it, unless paid for.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

That great railroad the NJ. X. & T.,
now runs two passenger trains per day
out of Texas, aday express and night
express to Kansas City. Hannibal, st.
Louis and Chicago.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

SEE prospectus Of that great news.
paper, the st. Louis Republican. We
will orderit. ~
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

VHAs. Book continues to keep a
voice stock of family groceries. Deal
as only in the very best articles, he
'H not adopted the cutting under
,p''em, nor does he propose to do so,
w. y. only asks reasonable profit on
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

The fine rain the first of the week
has gladdened alike the face Of nature
and the hearts of the people.
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Postage is prepaid on all the above,
and premiums sent in some cases, For
particulars inquire at this Office.
We will also order any of the above
siugly, or any other paper or periodical
at publishers prices, free of charge.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05
To the Voters of Hays County.


FELLOW CITIZENS Our worthy
District Judge. L. w. Moore. having
set aside the unfounded contest gotten
up by my friend Kyle, for the Office Of
Sheriff. and ordered new election for
Sheriff April 18th, 1879, I am again
before you for election, asking for
your suffrage; and can only make the
old promise: if elected, will discharge
all duties as the law directs. 1 will
never do any worse than I have done,
and if possible, will do better.
e Yours as ever,
e.. j. A. WREN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

Tue supper at Dan Mikes on
Thursday night in aid of the Metho-
dist parsonage, we hear was q pleasant
and successful affair.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

The thermometer reached over so
on Saturday and Sunday last.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

MosHER is still dealing in lumbe
of all kinds and solicits orders.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

BlLloUsNEss disappears after occa.
sional doses of Ayers Pills. "
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

QUITEa full and interesting Temper.
ance society now meets at Mason mic
Hall, '.r'
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Horse LIiIlv

Printed in good style promptly at the
FREE Press Office. '
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Look Here.

For Cash only
llbs Coffee for $1.00
l2"La Sugar" s1,OO
10" choice Ord Apples $1.00
lO"Rice
Choice La Molasses per gal, SOC and
other goods as cheap in proportion at
WM. GIRsEN's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

Sewing Machines have been made
an article Of merchandise by us, there
fore the prices have been reduced so
low that all can get them. We are
satisfied with a small profit because we
are at no extra expense in selling them.
Gu prices are unsettling it, seems
some interested parties, who say the
machines that we sell are old ones.
Now we have this much to say, that
we will guarantee all of our machines
to be in PERFECT ORDER and NEW, re.
CARELESS of what other parties have to
say. .1.'
We are selling the Wheeler & VIII
son with attachments $18
OC, COnuS,.....'... .!....''...'.'........Sl6f
w ulte,. ........ss..."........
Singer. .."......".......". @IU.
We sell all other standard sewing
DALEY & Bros.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

QUEER. IsN'TlT.
How fast all smokers ars learning that
the"Duke of Durham Smoking To.
,bacco ID the best2 Ask your dealer for
it, and take no other. Feb. 16.ly'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

'tshould have acknowledged soon
TOn the Blymyer Manufacturing
soy Of Cincinnati, a copy of a
-O'e little manual on the China
Aincan Sugar Canes, varieties,
Ie, and Manufacture" 1t Is
ne to applicants.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05

FRESH supply Of groceries
at BRIGGS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-05
j. II. COMBS,
DENTAL SURGEON.

MkcHASIoAL and
Operative Dentist.
~ In its various
branches at reason.
able rates. All
work done In the
neAtest style. Dis
eased gums and bad
breath prompuyre.
lieved. Feb. I, 1.y
The New York herald., 1879-01-01

Daily and the Coroner told HIM to produce his wit
nesses, but he was unable to tell who they were.
Thereafter he remained silent until the verdict was
rendered.
Andrew Richie of Mott Haven. then testified that
he stood next to Mr. Stevenson and narrowly escaped
the same fate with him. Stevenson tell the draw
struck his shoulder; the gates did not spring, but
opened usual; when Stevenson fell witness
rushed with the policeman and ano her bystander
for boat they heard the unfortun te man. cries
for fully five minutes after he fell. but were unable
to get him till after the cries had ceased when he
was picked up he still held the parcels OF Christmas
presents in his arms, but was insensible.
Mrs. Stevenson testified that her husband was o
strictly temperate and that his sight as good
as the average If not better.
coRoNER's CHARGE.
After little more testimony which was unimport-
ant had been given the Coroner instructed the jury
that the accident might happen to any one. No
negligence could be shown on the part OF the de-
ceased. He the Coroner) considered the gates poorly
constructed and insufficient. The jury should con-
slider the question whether the system OF the Park
Department. was proper and whether there had been
criminal negligence on the part OF any one. The
policeman had done what he had no right to do in
opening one-half the gate but fortunately no harm
had been done that side. 1t an exceedingly
piiiful case and demanded careful consideration.
VERDICT.
The jury retired aud in fifteen minutes returned
with the following verdict
Thomas f. Stevenson came to his death by shock
consequent upon immersion III Harlem River. He i'll
walking along the footpath across Harlem Bridge
walked oil the end. the draw not being closed. The
cause OF said accident that the gates opened
before the draw was closed, and we are of opinion
that the bridge tender, Daniel DAILY is to blame for
the premature opening of said gate We would
recommend that man be employed at either end
whose duty it would be to attend to the opening
and closing of said gates that the gates be locked
when closed and that proper life saving appar us be
procured and had always on hand"
ARRESTED
While this paper WAS being signed Coroner Croker
said -Daly 1t becomes my duty. under this verdict
to order your arrest. shall hold you in $1.0oO bail
to await the action of the Grand Jury"
DAILY stepped forward in the great st agitation II
did not open the gate until the iraw ciosed he
said. with earnestness; but the Coroner un-
moved Under the verdict can do no less, he
said, and Daily was locked up.
The New York herald., 1879-01-01
OFFICIALS INDICTED.

AN UNPALATABLE NEW YEARS GIFT FOR BROOK
LYN COMMISSIONERS OF CITY WORKS.
Commissioners J. W. Flaherty and George G. Ben
nett of the Brooklyn Board OF City Works. also Peter
Milne. Jr., Water Purveyor and Michael J. Dady, su
perintendent of Sewers, yesterday indicted by
the Grand Jury. who presented their finding in the
Kings County Court Of Sessions The indictments
are very lengthy and embrace $50 pages of closely
printed matter. The first count charges them with
conspiring to defraud the city OF Brooklyn out Of
S5O.UO0, by placing names on the payroll in the
Department of the Water Purveyor, and in that of
the Sewer Maintenance, the heads of those bureaus
certifying tnat the men had worked for many
days. and the Commissioners certifying that the city
was indebted to the amount on the payrolls. Fifty
or sixty overt acts alleged in support OF this
count The second count cites the act OF the Legis-
lature organizing the department. and Its various pro-
visions 1t then states that Messrs. Flaherty. Ben
lett, Dady and Milne, well knowing these premises,
did fraudulently, maliciously, unlawfully and
ruptly conspire, combine, confederate and agree
together, and with divers other persons to the
jurors unknown, to defraud the city and people out
of $4,000 by knowingly wilfully and ,wrongfully,
unfaithfully and corrupty certifying and approving
of false and fraudulent claims against the city to be
made and presented in favor OF various parties
(whose withheld by the District Attorney.
That in pursuance of that conspiracy the heads Of
the bureaus certified falsely that certain parties had
due them from the city various amounts About
seventyfve names were thus certified falsely, it is
claimed. The third count charges them with
being guilty, with plIcing men on the payroll who
did no work for the city, and with conspiracy in
alleging that these men worked certain number OF
tain amounts. The Commissioners are not only
charged with conspiracy but also with felony. The
Grand Jury examined about one hundred and fifty
witnesses among whom were Mayor Howell. Fred
erck Massey, President of the Board of City Works,
and General Slocum. The indicted officials refuse to
say nything until they are tried.