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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-04-13
w. NJ. w.
REMARKS ON THE ABOVE.

Our correspondent see no to have forgot
ten the subject of local news, which we
nave held up as the object specially desired
by US from our local correspondents, to m
dulge in general Jeromiade over the acts
of the county CON nisS;oners with respect
to the new court house. Nevertheless, plo-
fishing rs we 10 newspaper for the peo-
pie, aad believing in free discussion OF al
matters Of public interest, we have gwen
him hearing thus far. But We must con
fess we are totally at loss to see what pos
s:ble good continuation of his denuncIa-
tons can now do. The commissioners, re-
presenting ali parts of the couaty, and no
doubt actuated by sincere DEERE to do the
best thing for the ultimate good OF the ell
tire county, have settled the question. 1t
is too late. even if il were desirable to do
SO, to reconsider the matter. Hence, as we
have said, we can see no good that cal re-
suit from the publication su IA articles as thu
above.
Our correspondent does injustice to the
people os san Marcos; they are not espe-
cially responsible for the new court house.
An overwhelming vote OF the peop.e OF
the county as wholefi fixed ths location here,
aai a majority of the commissioners,
representing different sections Of the county
decided A. TO the pan and cost Of the build
/. .ing. Tine assumption of our correspondent
tlrqt il viii yet cost S40,O0O. OF any more
than the amount Of the contract, y eqTtly
unwarrlnted.
Ot1r commissioners are so1nd. levsl-hesi-
sd, honest, patriotic gentlemen am "s
l,-,tt not the .ssJbar seconi thought -
Jur people Will fully eniorse what they
have done.-bD-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-04-13

g 90 pays fo- TIE FrEE Pass one gear.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-09-16

Go where you will and you will find
youths entering manhood without any
equipment for the struggle before them.
Tens of thousands of them hope to be-
come merchants when they have no ap-
titude whatever for commercial affairs
and are doomed to lives of bitter toll
and grinding poverty.
This ought not TO be. Everybody in
America is justly entitled to trade and
he ought to have the chance to master
one. Many sons of poor parents and
many orphan boys are compelled to fore
20 the inestimable benefits of apprentice.
ships, and these ought to be assisted by
wise philanthropy, but very many more
deliberately fail to improve the great op.
portunity of becoming skillet worker
and so drift into the laboring army to
become helpless victims of poverty all
their. lives. Boys in town and country.
learn a trade. 1t will be your surest
and best friend through life. Parents
in whatever else you come short, don't
fail to see to this matter. You will he
ensuring the happiness and comfort o1
your sons, the welfare of those who
come after them, and discharging a
solemn duty you owe to society and the
country.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-09-16
The Democratic Campaign Book.

The Democratic campaign book, which
will he out in a few days, is very we'll
edited, and besides careful review of the
policy of tho Republican party contains
material from the records of tho Forty
seventh Congress relating to the response
bilty of the majority in the treatment of
our citizens abroad, tho Hubbcll assess
mcnts, corruption of tho civil service and
excessive taxation and extravagant appro-
priations. It charges the Republicans
with centralization and Imperialism and
the protection Of monopolies, contrasting
the spirit Of the party with tho theory of
the Democratic party for a government of
the people and by and for the people. The
Forty seventh Congress, says the book,
though not showing upon the face of its
acts 4 partisan legislation, exhibits to an
analytical view the conflict of fundamen-
tai principles Of government upon which
the rival parties ire arrayed. The Repub-
lica1 party is a business machine, ambit-
ious to put it's stamp Oh every citizens
private affairs. The issue is liberty, local
self.government, honest civil service, pro-
lection of labor against Capitalization,
protection Of monopoly, oppressive taxa
tion, corruption and degradation of labor.
The distinctive features Of the two parties
are reviewed at length. The contested
elections and Speaker Kcifer's rulings arc
also fully treated.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-09-16
Melville in Philatlelphla.

Chief Engineer Melville, with his CON-
rades, Noros and NinGermann, and Lieut..
Berry, of the Rodgers, arrived in Philadel-
phia Friday evening from New York in
charge Of the Philadelphia reception COM
mittee. The party was taken direct to
tho Continental hotel, where Il reception
was given in one of the large parlors at
o'clock in the evening. Mr.. John Prico
Wcthcrill, chairman of tho reception CON-
mittee, made an address Of welcome and
extended to Melville and his associates tho
hospitality of the city. Engineer Melville
and Lieutenant Berry responded briefly
and were enthusiastically cheered by the
large crowd present, after which there was
a general Misunderstanding. Many ladies' were
among those who passed and shook hands
with tho heroes.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-09-16
Sergeant Mason and His Family.

The counsel for Sergeant Mason, who
attempted to kill Guiteau, is confident of
success in tho habcas corpus proceedings
to be instituted in New York next week,
and says that he will not bo contcntcd
until his client is released. Betty and the
baby arc still at the farm in Virginia, but
arc expected in Washington in October, as
4 recent letter from Mrs. Mason informs
a friend in Washington. After referring
to some personal matters Mrs. Mason says
81 hope my dear husband will come out
after awhile. received letter from him
a few days ago. IIe is we'll and in fine
spirits and expects to get out soon. Yet
[ cannot tell what they are keeping him
thore for. lie seems to bo anxious for his
liberty and am anxious for him to have
it, too, aud hope he will. Yet cannot
see what they are SO long getting ready
to leave him out for" tbs fund raised
for tho scrgcant's family is sufficient to
support them nicely, but Mrs. Mason is
keeping it sacredly, to be used in buying
and stocking farm when her husband
gets ont.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-09-16
Crime and Casualty.

James Tracy was hanged yesterday at
Chicago for the murder of Officer Hucb-
ner.
Charles santz, aged 81 years, committed
suicide at Williamsport yesterday, by
shooting himself.
The Missouri car and foundry works, in
the southern part of St. Louis, werc
burned yesterday. Loss, $3.50, 900.
Samuel Redden, colored, who murdered
Zimmerman at Mounds Junction, Pulaski
county, ILL.,, somo four years ago, was
hanged at Metropolis, ILL.,. yesterday.
John w. GilpiD, aged G1 years, yester-
day at Baltimore drank a quantity of
tincturc Of aconito in mistake for whisky,
and died within an hour.
William Wiley, aged 10 years, a son Of
Bishop Wiley of the NJ. T.. church, clerk
in the oil establishment of Charles f..
Coffin & Co., at Cincinnati, was killed yes.
terday by an explosion of 4 barrel Of oil,
which ignited from lantern.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-09-16
PERSONAL.

Jos III BILLINGS spent tho summer at tho
Glen house. White mountains.
GENERAL SIR GARNET WOIsELEy il q
strict total abstainer.
DR.. JAMES ALDEHsoN, Nj. D., F. II. S.,
physician extraordinary to the queen, il
dead. From 1867 to 1870 he was presi-
dent of the royal college of physicians.
GEORGE NJ. RoEEsoN was yesterday
unanimously renominated by the Republi,
can congressional convention of tho Cam
den On. J.) district.
MIR. MALLEY, the father Of one OF the
Malley "boys," of Jennie Cramer fame,
has brought suits for sums aggregating
$3.50, 600, against a number of insurance
companies, the latter refusing to pay for
losses Occasioncd by the burning of the
Malley stores in New Haven.
REV. Mr.. LANsDELL, an English clergy
man, who started several weeks ago from
St. Petersburg OH missionary tour in
Siberia, was arrested and brought back,
the police having taken the Bibles he dis
tributed for Nihilist literature. After
some considerable difficulty, however, the
reverend gentleman freed himself.
REV. GRANVILLE MOODY, OF Ohio, popu-
arly known as " the fighting parson," has
requested the M. E. conference to place
him on tho superannuated list. He takes
this step because Of failing health and
strength, caused by disease contracted
in tho army, from which he has never re-
covered fully. He has been engaged in
active ministerial work for moro than half
a century, and proposes to spend the rest
of his life in retirement in Iowa.
MISS SUSAN 3. ANTHONY left St. Louis
the other day for Leavenworth with two
medium-sized trunks for baggage. At
first the baggage master objected to check
them both on a single ticket, and de-
manded pay for extra weight. 'But, {"
said she, "thcy together weigh less than
the ordinary Saratoga I distribute the
weight in this way purposely to serve the
man who docs the lifting" The clerk
looked at her incredulously. "And you
tell me seriously that you do this simply
out of consideration for the baggage
men?" 81 do" "How long have you
done it?" "All my life. l never pur-
chased large trunk, for fear might add
to the overburdened baggage-man's afflic-
tions." Tho clerk walked off and con-
ferred with the head of tho department.
Then the two returned together. "Do /
understand" !" said the chief, "that you, of
all women, have been the first to show
humanity toward railroad people?"
the baggage" said the chief with empha-
sis "and when you run for Office, Miss
Anthony, you shal! have nv vote"
Mine too," echoed the clerk, handing
her the checks, and the trio parted, happy.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-09-16
What John Kelly Has to Say.

In Tammany hall on Friday night John
Kelly took the floor. He began by de-
claring that the work of tho Democratic
state convention would be fruitless unless
it adopted an anti-monOpoly platform and
nominated an anti monopoly man for gov
ernor. Then he said "We have been
charged with being in league with Cover
nor Cornell. This is lie. Governor
Cornell is Republican. We'have moth
ing to do with him. Let the Republicans
take care of him. We arc Democrats. We
are going to tho Democratic state conven-
tion and expect to be admitted. We make
no promises nor threats, but we don't
mean to ask forgiveness for anything we
have done. If we are admitted to the
convention we shall support its candid
ates. If we are rejected we shall then
determine for ourselves whether we should
support ticket which VIC had no hand
in nominating"
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-09-16

ance to the party in power. The honest
Republican voter viii not contend that
the immense campaign fund now being
wrung by their leaders, through threats
and intimidation, from the men and women
who labor for the government is to be
spent for honest and legitimate purposes.
1t is placed in the hands of corrupt, de-
signing politicians and will be used to deal
death to political morals and to subvert
the will of the people.
Reduced taxation, abolition Of useless
Offices, strict economy in government ex-
pcnditures and law making party assess
ments of government employees 4 felony
are Democratic measures that shall receive
my influence and vote in private or public
life. Truly yours, WILLIAM Il. GIVEN.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-09-16
MIR. BREWSTER CAMERON.

HIS Connection With tho Star Route Case.
New York Sun.
Tho alleged attempt to bribe the fore
man of the Star Route jury has brought
the name of Mr.. Brewster Cameron before
the public. We have caused inquiry to be
made as to who Nj. Brewster Cameron is.
We find him to be an officer of 50 much
Importance that he actually has his name
stamped on the stationery OF tho depart
ment OF justice in this style:
"Brewster Cameron, ..............
Genera! agent, Special agent,
"Ssa:s2s$i DErx2STHsSI Or %GsTi5E' GsarMS"' d. C.
This novelty in letter heads, printed at
the public expense, shows that Mr.. Brow
ster Cameron intends to avail himself OF
his opportunities for distinction. Govern.
ment letter paper, however, IS hardly a
suitable vehicle for personal advertise
ment.
We find no mention of the Office of gen.
eral agent of the department. Of justice in
the revised statutes Of the United States.
Valuable services have often been render
ed to the government by persons specially
employed by tho attorney general under
authority Of law. and notably by Mr.. Geo.
a. OA.IoO, VA ANO" 4OAh "AVoc AhSpCCL1Ou
of tho prisons in which United States
prisoners were kept resulted in reforms
which saved many thousands of dollars to
the treasury but no ono till now has ever
assumed tho general agency and supervi-
sion over tho business OF the department
exercised SO ostentatiously by Mr.. Brew
ster Cameron.
MIR. Brewster Cameron was formerly in
the postal service where he did sort of
detective duty. At ono time he appears
to have been 4 mail agent in Texas.
Speaking of his career in that state, the
Austin Dispatch says mo twelve honest
men in Texas who know him would be-
lieye him under OATH" This may DO a
harsh Judgment. We hope it is. But ev-
identity the attorney general will have to
inquire into the action of this gentleman
in the Star Route cases, if he cares any
thing about integrity in his office.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-09-16

Mr.. Brewster Cameron, of this locality,
has become q man of notoriety. He is
charged with tampering with the Star
Route jury in his capacity as chief of
the government detective force. He de-
scribes himself, as will be seen by the
letter head which the New York Sun
reproduces, as "general agent of the
department of justice. The Sun says
that it finds no mention of any such
officer in the revised statutes. There
are good many things in existence
about Washington, Of which the revised
statutes do not treat. Mr.. Brew. Cameron
is respectable young man who has be-
come entitled to be a public servant by be.
ing q Cameron. That clan is the natural
guardian of the country, and it would
be quite superauous in the revised
statutes to declare it. The Texas editor
who would not believe Brewster under
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-09-16
OPENING THE CAMPAIGN.
Senator Stewart and Charles 9. Wolfe Ad
dress Large Meeting in Horticul-
tural Hall-Csmeron Severely

Senator Stewart and Charles 8. Wolfe Ad
dress Largo Meeting In Horticul-
tural HalI-CamerOn Severely
Arraigned.
In point Of numbers, intelligence and
enthusiasm the Independent mass meet
ing at Horticultural hall, Philadelphia,
Friday night, was . success. 1t was thor
Oughly representative in it's character.
Merchants, manufacturers. professional
men, mechanics and representatives OF
almost every branch of labor, composed
an audience that filled tho large hall in
every part. The stage was packed to its
full capacity with men prominently identi-
fled with tho cause of reform in this city,
including Philip c. Garrct, Rudolph Blank
enburg, George w. McCreary, Samuel w.
Pennypacker, Charles &. Harrah. George
l. McKelway, Wharton Barker and Thomas
G. Morton.
The meeting was called to order by
councilman s. S. Hollingworth, who
named Charles Wheeler, Of the firm of
Morris & Wheeler, iron manufacturers, as
chairman. NJ. Wheeler, without any re-
marks, introduced Senator John Stewart,
Independent Republican candidate for
governor. His appearance was the signal
for cheers and prolonged applause. The
Independent standard bearer lost no time
in preliminaries, but Immediately entered
upon his work.
He began by relating the historic Incl
dent of how the intolerance OF Spain was
humbled by the mighty Cromwell, which
he used as an Illustration of tho manner
in which the Independent Republican
party would overthrow the despOtism OF
party leaders in Pennsylvania. He went
on in severe arraignment of Cameron
and the methods that had brought so
much shame and dishOnor on tho common
wealth.
Charles S. Wolfe, of Union county. fol-
lowed the gubernatOrial candidate in q
long speech, in which he review wed tho his
tory OF tho different political parties since
the formation Of the federal government.
Coming down to the present contest, he
said that Ec was opposed to Con. Beaver
because he ignored the wishes and be-
traycd the interests of his constituents Us
a congressional delegate to tho Chicago
convention. Also, because he trampled on
the pledges of tho Republican platform
and of his speech of acceptance. lie said
that there was no reason for fear for Dem
ocratic success. That party was now III
power in Pennsylvania under false pre-
tense. The Democratic party of Turnkey,
Coke, King and Pattison is not to be
dreaded as much as the party OF Cameron,
Cooper and tho Democratic contingent.
He closed by predicting victory for tho
Independent cause.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-09-16
REFORM Is NECESSARY.

Tho Platform on Witch rar. Given Stands
Mr.. VIM. Il Given, of Columbia, the
Democratic candidate for Congress in this
county, has written the following in q
reply to a series of inquiries addressed by
the Times to all tho congressional canGi.
dates in this state.
COLUMBIA, Pa. August 90, 1882.
To tile Editor Of the Times.
In answer to your circular letter of
August II, addressed to congressional
candidates, would say:
1 earnestly favor the repeal Of the whole
system of internal revenue taxation, ex-
cept that on tobacco and spirits.
The country demands lmmadiate relief
from oppressive taxation.
An OverflOwing treasury and all annual
surplus of one hundred and fifty million
dollars show that the demand is not un-
reasonable.
believe that the taxes on tobacco and
spirits should DO collected by tho collec-
tors Of import duties and that tho vast
army of revenue tax gatherers, who are a
heavy, useless and OfliOus burden, should
be totally abolished. The industries of
this country should not DO forced to pay
five millions of dollars annually to provide
snug Offices for partisan workers. The
hour has come when all needless taxes and
all useless offices must be abolished and
the government administered upon correct
business principles. The candidate who
will not pledge himself to labor and vote
for tho cOnsummatiOn of these measures
is.unworthy Of the support of his constit-
uency.
Heartily favor retrenchment and econ
omy in all government expenditures. Not
retrenchment that will cripple tho legiti-
mate functions of tho government, but an
honest, wise economy that will protect our
national treasury from the plundering Jobs
that have depleted it under Republican
rule, and that will be felt in lightning the
burdens of our tax.riddden people. The
taxpayers demand that the money collect
ed from them shall he honestly and
economically appropriated and not squan-
dered by the votes of their representa-
tives in useless and corrupt schemes.
1 am opposed to employees Of the govern
ment being assessed by any political party
for any political purpose.
The assessment system, as planned and
enforced by the present Republican con
gressional committee, is not only partisan
blackmail upon the Office holder, but it
strikes at the principles Of our govern
ment. No servant of the whole people
should be forced to pay tribute or allegi-
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-09-16
Ono Takon and tho other Left.

Charles Pepper and George Welsh. who
were arrested to answer complaints Of
drunken and disorderly conduct made
against them, were arraigned before
Alderman Barr. As the prosecutors failed
to appear there was no evidence against
tho accused. The magistrate discharged
Pcffcr, but ordered Welsh to pay the costs
or go to Jail. Why this was thus is not
explained, but probably the alderman
wanted to reduce the number of his dis
missed cases with county for costs, !"
without reducing the official profits. 1t is
a pity that either tho defendant or prose-
cutOr cannot be made to pay costs in all
such cases. The public will rejoice If
Alderman Barr can point out the law
which will enable him to thus collect his
fees.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-09-16
Namrdstrt tntrlltQetlcei
PusIllanImOus Egypt.

The resistance of the Egyptians to the
English invasion has been surprisingly
weak. General Wolseley obtains a great
deal of credit for his complete success,
but it was result achieved with so lit
tie resistance as to greatly dim its glory,
and challenge the applause to a general
who waited SO long to advance TO find
nothing in his way. The Egyptian char
acter may have been as little understood
by him as by the rest of-the world who
looked on at the conflict at a distance.
If they were people Of ordinary cour-
age the speedy over-running of their
country by foreign foe would have
been impossible. General Wolseley tele-
graphs that he has been received by the
inhabitants with enthusiasm, which is
certainly strange feeling to show to a
foreign invader. Probably General
Wolseley overratcs the satisfaction
which he sees. The Egyptians seem to
be naturally slaves and to have the
slaves impulse to fawn upon their
temporary masters. The long subsection
of the Egyptian to his ruler has robbed
him of every impulse of independence,
even to such degree that he not only
does not resent the invasion of his coun-
try, but even welcomes the invader.
Sncl is the conclusion to be drawn from
General WOlseley's account of his recep-
iion though we are 10th 10 draw it Or
,ohelieve any people to he so abject. We
do not believe that it extends to all
classes of the people or even to many.
There must he some love of country even
in an Egyptian. We have supposed that
it would be strong enough to give the
English great trouble in taking perma-
nent possession of the country. We yet
think that they will find that their first
success is not as complete as it seems.
But it certainly has demonstrated an
extraordinary weakness of patriotic feel
ing among the Egyptian masses, and the
fearful cowardice which would be a
natural accompaniment of their debase-
ment. But courage does not distinguish
any class of the Egyptians, even the
highest. The ease with which the Brit
ish forces marched over their army and
the readiness with which they succumb-
ed to the first defeat, has made their at
tempt at resistance ridiculous. When
they stood up with arms in their hands
the world thought that they had some
expectation of using them, and was not
prepared to see them cast them down at
the first onset of the foe. Their con-
temptible conduct deprives them Of all
sympathy. They are not worthy Of a
national existence and their effacement
from the map and extinction as a people
will not be cause for any regret. Their
pnsillanimity disgraces their humanity