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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-09-29
Editing a Newspaper.

There is one editor who has achiev-
ed the feat of running newspaper to
suit everybody, Occasionally, to be
sure, he has complaints, but he never
fails to satisfy the complainers that
they are in the wrong. 1t wasn't al
WAYS so with him. He only adopted
the system after he had received seven
complaints, that he tried it. A man
came in and said: "Why in tophet
didn't you print the whole of the pro-
ceedings of the Society for Prevention
of cruelty to Hogs, instead of brief
abstract?" The editor replied" Oh,
YOU made speech that wasn't in the
report, eh?" When he went around
the counter. Tie dust flew for few
moments and thenit became more quiet.
The editor relaxed his grip on the mans
throat sufficiently to let him speak, and
he said that he guessed the article was
all right, and he had only come in to
renew his subscription. He was let up,
paid the money and left, and as he
went out he collided with man who
had an ugly glare in his eyes, and dan
cling up to the editor, said: "What dye
mean, sir? pay for sensible news
paper and here 1 get q lot OF stuff
about cruelty to hogs. You ought to
be put in Jail for printing such rot. ="
The editor went around the counter
again. and again the dust flew and cries
Of "Take your teeth from my ear J"
"Let 90 O. me hair!" etc, were heard.
It was full five minutes, before the
editor could get the mans coat torn of
and put him on the floor with his head
in the coal-scuttle. But he did it at
last. Then he jumped high in the air
and sat down upon the mans stomach,
and the yell the man gave, echoing in
the coal -scuttle, sounded awful. The
editor was about to repeat the opera
ton, but the man said: I'VE needn't
prolong this agony. Your paper is the
best in the world. 1t is all right. I'll
take it for ten years in advance" Eight
more visitors had the same experience.
! Then came one that the editor couldn't
thrash. 1t was a woman: what dye
mean by publishing fashion articles
from three-year-old magazine?' she
asked. made bonnet according to
YOUR directions and it's three years be-
hind the style. Oh, you wretch! You
mean, horrid, insignifcant-oh-hl'
my dear madam" he said, you are
right. I'm not ct to run paper. I'll
stop at once CTo q reporter.) John,
don't send up any more copy. Kill
that article saying this lady was belle OF
the ball last night. y Stop she cried,
your paper is q household treasure.
1 don't care about the bonnet, and
,ame to ask you to our house to tea
tonight The editor says he wouldn't
drop the rule for anything. Every
body leaves satisfied with his paper
Boston Post.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-09-29
WHAT rs NOBLE'

What il uobies-to inherit
Wealth, estate and proud degree
rhe,e must be some other merit
Higher vet than these for mo!
SomethiuR greater far must enter
Into lite's msjestic apan,
Fitted TO create and centre
True nobility In man.
What il noble tits the inner
p,,tion of our mind and heart.
Linked b, something still OWNER
Than mere language can impart'
Ever prOmpting-ever seeing
Some improvement yet 70 plan
To uplift our fellow cling,
And, like man, feel for Man
What il noble y--is the sabfe
Noblcr than the humber spade -
There's a dignity in labor
rfuer than e'cr pomp a!rayed !
He who seeks the minds improve mont
AIDS tn world, In aiding mind
Every great commanding movement
serves not one but oil mankind.
Der the forge's beat and ashes,
Der the engines iron head,
Where the rapid shuttle flashes,
And the spindle whirls ita thread;
Their. il labor. lowly ,endiog
Each requirement OF the hour
There 10 genius, still extending
Science. and its world OF power
Mid the dust, and speed, and clsmor
~ the lo.,yp shed and the mill;
,wid.t the clink of wheel and hammer,
Great results arc growing still !!
Though too oft. by fasbion's creatures,
Work and wo. kers may be blamed,
Commercs may not hide its features,
Industry is not ashamed!
What il noble that which places
Truth In its eufrsuchi.ed will,
Leaving steps, like sngel-t soes,
That mankind may follow still
Fen though scorn's malignant glance'
Prove him poorest OF his clan,
He's the Noble-who advances
Freedom, and the cause OF Man
Charles Strain.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-09-29

moved his body q II he would get q
little nearer. and a. child might speak
. loving thought aloud, said, =! am
glad I met You, John Norton, and with
the saying OF the sweet words, lie died.
". II. II. Murray.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-09-29

TIE BurlingtonH arkeye thinks there
is no use worrying over the tendency of
cigarette smoking to destroy the boys
lives because the boy who smokes ciga.
rettss will generally be improved by
killing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-09-15
ITALY.

Germany Represented at the Vatican.
ROME, September l6.-Von Schloez.
er's communication, as the German
diplomatic representative, to Cardinal
Jacobini, Papal Secretary OF State, OF
the Emperor's intention to accredit him
minister TO the Vatican, has given great
satisfaction there. The appointment,
which will be made after the Prussian
Diet has voted the requisite funds, does
not, however, involve any question OF
principle or include any concessions on
one side or the other. Its immediate
object is the establishment OF modn
rircndi. On Won Schloezer's entering
upon his new duties here II is expected
at the Vatican that negotiations between
Curia and Germany will be continued
through him, and that q gradual settle
ment OF the various questions will be
arrived at. In the arrangement now
concluded there has been no question OF
a pontifcial nuncio being sent to Berlin.
Won Schloezer, who has hitherto only
seen Cardinal Jacobini, will have an
audience OF the Pope on the l4th inst.
The amount the Prussian Diet will be
asked to vote for the new legation at the
Vatican is So, 900 marks yearly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-09-15
TERRIBLE DISASTER IN
KANSAS CITY.

Burning of the State Fair Build
ings-Terror Seizes the Crowd
Many Trampled Down aud
Mutilated.
KANSAS CRY, September A ter
rible disaster occurred at the fair
grounds this afternoon, resulting in the
destruction of the main hall and all the
surrounding buildings. A fire broke
out in the west end Of the hall at LAS
p. NJ. At that hour the hall was densely
crowded, and at once a panic
seized on the multitude. All efforts
to quiet the excited and terror-stricken
people were OF no avail, and in the con-
fusion they rushed hither and thither
trampling each other down, while
shrieks, groans and cries filled the air.
An immense heavy black cloud OF smoke
came from the burning building
in a vast volume and settled like a
pallaver, the grounds which were liter
ally black with the moving mass OF hu-
manity is estimated at 10000 persons.
Strong wind was blowing, and the fire
spread with wonderful rapidity quick
ly communicating to the surrounding
buildings. In an almost invisibly short
space OF time the main building and all
it's contents were an unsightly heap OF
ashes. The flames leaped across the av-
enues to Newspaper Row, quickly swal-
lowing up the buildings OF the Times,
Journal and Mail, the Secretary's office
and number of refreshment stands in
that vicinity. They next attacked the
grand stands in which not less than
I 200 people were seated watching the
races. People fed in terror
before the advancing fire many fell and
were trampled on, and large number
were manned and mutilated. The con-
fusion was indescribable. The panic
had seized upon the vast multitude and
it seemed impossible to quiet their
fears. There were no facilities for ex-
tinguishing the fire at hand, and it did
not stop till there was no more mate
rial for il to feed on.
The fire department went to the
grounds, but could not reach there to
be Of any service. 1t had to lay 800
feet of hose to get water. The money
ETC., OF the association were saved from
the secretary's Office. Power hall, fine
art hall, and stalls with all the horses
were saved. The fire start
ed from pile OF rubbish
living on the ground outside OF the west:
erd entrance OF the main hall party OF
youbg fellows were standing in the door
way smoking and fire is sup
posed to have been started by
one OF them throwing q cigarette stub
into pile of shavings. 1t is believed
that there was no loss OF life and no
one is reported missing up to the present
time. The losses will foot up fully $50
900, including buildings and their con.
tents. The losses are distributed
among various exhibitors and there was
very little insurance. The Exposition
Company lose about $4,000 on the
buildings destroyed. The board OF
directors held meeting after the
fire and announced to the public
that they will clear up the debris to.
night and proceed with the programme
tomorrow, beginning where it was
broken Of to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-09-15
sHOrBY AN ASSASSIN.
Two Young Men killed-The
Results of q Plot by Negroes.

L.lTTLE Rock, September II - Inc
D,p.Ocral has the following particulIrs OF
a terrible tragedy enacted YESTERDAY IN
Canton township near Bonneville: Two
Young men, RoberC aud Walter Ha n
bey, brothers, rid.Gg homeward from
town while passing down the south S'ie
of Petidjsan cree'i were hred on
by an assassin IRON the steep banks
OF the creek. Robert WAS killed ON the
spot, two buckshot having penetrated
his heart. Walter was wounded,
having received two bucSshot
through his intestines and two IN his
leit arm. He rode half a mile before
falling from his horse fro IL exhaus-
tjon and loss OF blood The assassin
was concealed underneath the bank OF
the creek and got away unseen. Two
negroes are under arrested and ii IS
strongly suspected that they know
something of it. There has been an
I'M feeling between the negroes and
whites Of Canton township for some
time, growing partly out OF the arrest OF
a negro for carrying pistol, and il IS
thought that this is the first act Ia q
plot Of vengeance planned by the nt-
VrOeS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-09-15

relative 10 the statements published to
tha effect that the Presidents blood is
perfectly pure. The prevailing impress.
sion among gentlemen high in official
rank ID that his blood 10 impure
and In a ceptic condition, and many 60
30 far as to consider it chronic blood
poison or pyemia, although probably
OF very mild character. DR.. Boynton
says the figures Of the bulletin are no
higher than they have been for weeks.
At night the usual febrile rise always
increases the pulse and temperature
more or less, and when at its height for
weeks past the pulse has run up to l20.
i think the President remained station
sry to-day-no better and no worse.
do not consider he has gotten back to
the point where he was on Friday
before the Sundays relapse. This
atmosphere is good for him.
/ doubt il he would have survived in
Washington. In my opinion the Presi.
dent is suffering from the effects OF
chronic blood poisoning and has what is
known as a meatsalic abscess in the
lower portion OF the right lung. This
abscess is not very recent complica-
ton, but made its appearance
some days before he was
removed from Washington. He was
sxpectorating pus prior 70 the removal
from Washington, and still continues to
do 90. His condition continues critical,
becsuse the state of his blood is such
that similar Assesses are liable to from.
either in his lungs or vital organs.
There are coed reasons. however, for
hoping such will not be the case. The
condition OF the original
wound, healing of the subcutaneous
abscess over different portions OF the
body and o slight improvement in his
general condition are indications that
he is making blood. Just in proportion
as his blood improves in quantity and
quality does the liability to further COM
plications diminish. Another favor
able indication in his case
is that the febrile rise comes on later
and does not continue as long as hereto
fore. This mighty febrile rise is still
feature in his case. For weeks
his pulse has risen at soma period OF the
night, generally about midnight, to 10.
Towards morning il begins to decrease
in frequency and by A. N. temperature
and pulse reach the point indicated in
the bulletins. The sea air is dong
much for him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-09-15
BALTIMORE AND OHIO X. X.
Reduction OF Fares-ElectiOn OF
DirectOrs-Sale Of B. Il .. In
terest in Virginia.

BALTIMORE, September 1.-THE Balti.
more and Ohio railroad to day reduced
the passenger fare from this city to the
West to correspond with the cut rates
from New York. The east bound rates
are the same to Baltimore as to New
York.
At meeting OF the directors of the
Baltimore and Ohio road George w.
Dobbins vas elected q director in place
of John King, Jr., resigned, and James
Carey Coale in place of Donnell, re.
signed. John w. Davis was confirmed
as assistant to the First Vice.President.
President Garrett made statement in
regard to the rapidly increasing
express and telegraph business
OF the company, and its inter-
change OF business beyond its own
lines, covering IL 900 miles OF wire with
other telegraph organizations. He
stated it was desirable that general
manager be appointed to take charge OF
these interests, and George W. Frick
was chosen.
After long statement by Mr.. Gar
rett in regard to the policy and action
of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad in
making connections with Southern
roads, the resolution of the Finance
Committee was unanimously adopted.
This resolution approved OF an agree
ment which provided fer the sale OF a
portion Of the interest of the Baltimore
and Ohio Company in the Virginia Mid.
"a I'D system, the control OF which for
some time has been held by Baltimore
and Ohio Company. Mr.. Garrett stated
that in this transfer the interest OF
his road the Baltimore and Ohio had
been provided for.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-09-15
FOREIGN.
EN0LAND D.
The Ecumenical Council.

LONDON, September l4.-At q large
meeting at Exeter Hall last evening, in
connection with the Ecumenical Meth
odist Conference General Fisk spoke
very earnestly Of the increasing friend
illness between Great Britain and the
United States. He prayed that they
might never be opposed in war. Rev.
Or. Tiffany explained the position and
prospects OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church in America. Rev. DR.. Wilson
gave a similar explanation in relation to
the Methodist Church South. The
met ting was instructive and enthusi'
astic.
LONDON, September l4.-In the Ecu
menical Methodist Conference to-day
the discussion was on the higher educa
ton demanded by the necessities oil the
church in our times, and she duty OF the
church to maintain schools which are
christian in their character and influ
ences. All the speakers expressed 9
strong feeling in favor Of higher educa'
ton for the young. Bishop Halsey,
colored, said he rejoiced at the move
ment as tending to improve the condi
ton OF his race.
The Times says: "The Methodist Ec
umenicai Conference offers some very
important points OF favorable compari
son with other religious conferences
There Is really no sign OF squabbling
The common resolution TO do as much
good as possible is so universal and
strong that it overpowers the petty Sci
6shness which creates 50 much friction
in other more elaborate machines"
Iroquois Wins the st. Leger Stakes.
LONDON, September l4.-The race fol
the st. Leger Stakes at the DoDcastei
September meeting was won BY
Iroquois: Geologist second; Lucy Chit
ters third.
The weather was doll but there VA
no rain. The attendance was very large
Iroquois, the victor, was extremely
popular, and be and Archer were en-
Enthusiastically cheereI. Iroquois attract
ed much attention by his excellent styl'
in preliminary cante1. Au exceiien
start was effected at tine first attempt
Iroquois was quickest away. bat Arche'
Immediately pulled him back. Josy AM
then TO Ok the lead, attended by 81 LOUIS
Limestone and Geolagist, with lro9uoil
next. By the time tie rifie put9
were reached Faikirk had taken the ieaa
Ishmael and Lucy GIitters having jolne<
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-09-15
Gen. Burnside's Funeral.

WASHINGTON, September 1.-THE
Sergeant-at-Arms OF the Ssnate received
the following telegram to-day from Vice
President Arthur:
You are hereby authorized and di.
rected to invite the Senators to attend
the funeral OF General Burnside, accord
ing to the custom in such cases, when
occurring in recess.
[Signed =. A. ARTHUR,
Vice President and President Of the Sen.
ate.
The Sergeant-at.Arms telegraphed to
Senators Jones, of Nevada, Logan and
J. d. Cameron, in New York, and mott
fed Senators Johnston, Garland, Pugh
and Jones, OF Florida, in this city.
Senator David Davis sent the follow.
ing dispatch: 81 am shocked at General
Burnside's death. Regret that l am
unable 10 attend his funeral"
The committee will leave for Provi'
dence to morrow morning. The Senate
Chamber is draped in mourning. The
flag on the Senate side of the Capitol is
at half mast.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-09-15
A WEEKS EXCHANGES
Showing a Satisfactory Volume
Of Business.

4 New York, September l4-From the
Public: The exchanges last week were
materially disturbed by the unusual
day OF fasting and prayer on account OF
the President. In this and some other
States the week embraces only five days
OF business, although the exchanges
as respects payments made on drafts
and checks by mail were nearly the
same as II the banks had been open six
days. In some States the ex.
changes were closed on Thurs.
day ss in New York. In other
States Tuesday and considerable differ
snce results in comparative amounts Of
payments made during the week, hence
exchanges cannot be regarded as Of
usual significance and the increase
shown only proves the volume OF the
business OF the week OF il had been unin-
terrupted would have been still more
largely in excess OF business done in the
corresponding week of last year. For
th4 week ending September 81 at San
FsSfsciseo, and SenfAmhaS 1n.h AZ ~sh~-
cities exchanges were:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-09-15
A Cargo Of Bones.

NEw YoRK, September IA special
from London says: A great sensation
has been caused at Bristol by the dis
covery OF a cargo OF three hundred tons
OF human bones being discharged there
TO the order OF local firm engaged in
manufacturing manure. The bones were
shipped from Rodosto al Constantinople
and are supposed TO be the remains
principally OF the defenders of Plevna.
There are complete limbs among the hor-
rible cargo. and in some cases the hair
still adheres to the skull.
Peter Cooper says ut is s common
thing among the British TO buy human
homes. In fact they will take all they
can get at any time snd from any part
of the world. They use them for man
uring land. have often heard it said
that England was nanured with bones
taken from battle fields. There is no
finer manure in the world"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-09-15

the leading horses in front OF Iroquois,
which continued at the head OF the sec.
ond division. At the red house Falkirk
succumbed to Ishmael, Lucy Glitters
second, with St Louis, Geologist, Scobel,
Limestone and Iroquois wen up until
half q mile from home. Here Lime
stone joined Ishmael. After another
quarter Of q mile had been traversed,
the two leaders were beaten, Balgats
and st. Louis became iistanced
and Lucy Glitters momentarily
took the lead, but before the distance
pole was reached, I-oquois came on in
full running, winning easily by length.
Geologist passed Giitters in the last
fifty yards. st. Louis pulled up for
fourth, followed by Ensibe, Ishmael,
Fortissome, Limestone and Scobel in
the order named. Lord Chelmsford,
Josy Ann and Privateer were the last
three. except Voluptuary, who walked
in. Time OF race three minutes and
twenty seconds. There was three quar-.
ters Of length between Geologist and
Lucy snds S.ssess,t g me 1npsr ., ,asssss.
LONDON, September l4.-The Journal
De 81 Petersburg, the Russian official or.
gan, points out that the intimate family
relations OF the two emperors have Ia.
vored a political understanding and
thereby served the interests Of the two
nations, Russia and Germany, and have
exercised an important influence over
their destinies.
Barbarian In Africa
LONDON. September IA Advices
from the west coast OF Africa state that
the King OF Dahomey, with his army Of
Amazons, has raided and destroyed the
towns OF Ignano and Okepo. They had
populations Of many thousands and al
who were unable to escape were brought
to Abomey, the capital Of DAhomey, for
sacrifice at the great annual festivities.
stoppage Of English Cotton Mills.
LONDON, September l4.-Nearly sev-
en.eighths Of the firms using American
cotton have expressed q determination
to stop.their looms for Q week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-09-15
DARING ROAD AGENT.
Highway Robbery I'm New Hamp-
shire.

BosToS, September 14.-Additional
particulars of the daring robbery OF pas
sengers on the road between Glen House
and Glen Station, n. H., yesterday state
that one man stopped the team OF Frank
W. Andrews, of Boston, who was drlV-
ing with his family ahead OF the regular
coach which contained several passeng-
ers. The highwayman was veiled. AS
the coach drove up he had stopped An
drews and compelled him to give him
$500 and his watch and taken pin from
from Mrs. Andrews He allowed An
drews 10 90 on and advanced on the stage
saving it was their turn next. But the
driver OF the latter started his horses
and attempted to run him down. The
robber fred his pistol several times, but
was thrown to the ground by the horses.
A passenger shot at him with a small
revolver. and he retreated TO the woods,
leaving the stage 10 20 rapidly down hill !,
the leading horses breakii z loose and
running ahead.