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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-01-26
Kansas Ahead.

The Ohio man has had his day. It
is the Ohio girl that is attracting atten-
ton now. We published the other day
the story of an Ohio school-ma'am who
cleaned out mob with club, and now
comes still more startling story. Me-
LISA Remsburg was the daughter of a
farmer near Kansas, Ohio, and had two
lovers. One of them was her own
choice for husband, and the other the
choice of her parents; so she concluded
to simplify matters by marrying both,
which she did in the same town and on
the same day, and made the best time
on record. The parents choice was a
young farmer named Wyant, and at 3
D. m. she married him in hotel parlor
at Tiffin. At 3 so she excused herself
from the new bridegroom, asking him
to wait for her; and, putting on her
bonnet and cloak, left the house. At
o'clock she met Cline, her other lover,
on the street, and with him went to the
Probate Judges office to get license.
The Judge told her he had issued H.
cense to another man only few hours
before. She became very indignant,
declaring it was a trick, and the credu-
lous Judge, believing her story, issued
another license. Taking the document
with them, the couple went to Jus
tees office and were married. The
groom then hired team at the livery
stable and drove six miles to the next
railway station, where both took the
Baltimore & Ohio train for Chicago.
The second groom's full name is Wesley
NJ. Cline, and he is a farmer. The Sc
quel to the story will probably be found
in the police records, as young Wyant
is said to be very desperate over the
way he was deceived.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-01-26
Revised Areas of the United States.

The areas of the United States and
the several States reported in an extra
census bulletin, which we print else
where, will necessitate revision of the
corresponding figures given in school
biographies, cyclop@dias and other re-
ference books. There is not single
State or Territory whose area in the
census returns of 1880 is not different
from that previously given. This has
resulted from correcting some areas
that were palpably erroneous-in sew.
eral instances widely different areas of
the same State were current-and of
carefully revising others that were sup
posed to be approximately accurate.
The total area of the United States, as
now revised, is about SEQ square miles
less than that heretofore fixed. 1t was
given in the census of 1870 q 3,026, 494
square miles, exclusive of the 577, 300
square miles of Alaska, and it is now
found to be 3,025,600. In fourteen
States and five Territories the revised
area is less than the old; in the rest it
is greater. The difference is very con-
siderable in most cases and is great in
some. The number of square miles in
California is reduced from 188,991 to
1885, 1850. in Texas from 274, 1856 to $685.
$50, in Tennessee from 45, 1000 to AZ ,050,
in South Carolina from 81 900 to 3O,57O,
in Pennsylvania from $4,000 to 1925,
in Maine from $4,000 to 33,O4O, and in
New Jersey from $500 to 1915. The
area of Massachusetts has been in
creased from 7 800 to s, 315 square miles,
New York from $4,000 to 49,17O, Vir-
ginia from 3S, 348 to 2,450, Kentucky
from 47,6SO to 10000, Missouri from
$3.50 to GOALS, Louisiana from Al ,346
to 4S,72O, Nevada from 104, 125 to no.
700 and Wisconsin from 53,924 to S.
04O.-N. Y. Herald.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-01-26
THE MAIDEN'S PRAYER.

"Jesus, lover Of my soul,
Hose in melody 30 Wild.
That turned look again
At the scarcely more than chllh,
Was SHE maid or was sue SAINT!
Never could an artist paint
such look and sIcI face,
Blended with q modest grace
Sad-eyed Beatrice never wore
An .xpre-sivn half 30 deep,
awhile the blllows iOund her rolled
Not a teardrop could she weep.
Then there came another straiu,
A sne tnuched her harp agar,
Ana $40 looked Tor he u "n hlSh,
While t..e tempesL stiii WAS hish
"Other refuge h We | none"
aud tue wan face grew more wan,
As she pleaded with her harp,
Leave, On, leave me not alone"
hut her harp she could not held,
With her hands NO weak anu cold,
Az the Last strain echoed sweet,
1t fell silent at her feet,
Still she sang with fainting voice
ILosing all its echoing ring,l
For protection from life's storm,
Meath the shadow of his wing"
And the last WAS left unsung,
10 be turned from other tongues,
For a shadow DER her fell,
And the song was but knell,
Thou, Oh Christ, art all want.
sang they DER maiden's pail;
Surrey she could want NO more,
sue had found her more than al,
And still fortold; but the face
III ,d Loaf all of sorrows trace,
A., Jesus lover of my soul,
Der her pulseless breast was tolled.
-DaLias Sunday Mercury.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-01-26

MISS Julia and her mamma we're on a
visit to the newspaper Office. who, Z"
inquired the blushing maiden, ais yon-
der merry man, whose face is wreathed
in smiles, whose eye is bright, whose
laugh is long and loud?" THAT. nv
dear, remarked the business manager.
sis the obituary editor %And who is
he that looks so sad and mournful. like
unto q discharged tragedian in the I'M
dertaking businessi' THAT, fair mai
den, Is our professional humorist. he
was born that way
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-01-26
Every Texan Want,
r E N N E'S
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It is not an oily, greasy or sticky substsn,.
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weakened and over strained chords and mus
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quenches fire. 1t cures,
Sprains, Headache, Sciatica,
Bruises, TOOthacI.e, Neuralgia.
Bruises Lame BackIihe,t,natis,n
CricE In the Bacc Of the Neck.
AS an internal remedy it tones and correct
the stomach, aids digestion and readily cure,
Collie, Cholera morbus, Cramps, Dyspepsia
Sour Stomach. Coughs, Sore Throat and Dys.
pepsia
A bottle of RENNE'S PAIN KILLING
MAGIC OIL in the house, or on hand for i'm.
mediate use in case of emergency, will often
save q life or long and tedious sickness.
Sold by druggists, Grocsrs and dealers in
Medicines.
SOUTHERN WHOLESALE DEPOT, DALLAS
TEXAS.
TT n HOSRINS M,n,oo.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-31

TnF Civil Service Bill which passed the
Senate, though imperfect in many respects,
is far better than nothing. 1t recognizes
the sound principle that the clerkships in
the Departments do not properly belong to
Senators and Representatives, though the
language used is entirely inadequate 10
prevent their interference with appoint
ments The principle Of competitive exam
ination for entrance into the service we
have always regarded as uusound;
that it win prove beneficial is
due to the fact that it will
operate to obstruct the dictaton of
appointments hy politicians. This could
hayebeen done in a simpler and more di-
rect way, by giving civil servants a fixed
tenure during good behavior and efficiency,
and prohibiting Congressman from making
recommendations. Thebill, Therefore, though
very imperfect, must I've regarded as a step for
ward. The prohibition Of political assess
ments does not go as far as 1t ought, but It
ssome improvement upon the present stat
ute, since its enactment will put Hubbell on
the same footing with Curtis. Upon the
whole notwithstanding the snarling Of
spoilsmen. the work OF reform goes steadily
forward.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-31
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

Mr.. Isaaes: tale of modern India. BY +.
Marion Crawford. New York, Macmillan & Co. From
Robert Beall) Simla, In the lower IIimalayas India
1879, is tho and time Of this novel; II is narrated
in the first person by American, the editor of
Anglo Indian newspaper; 1t reads like fact the eantor
having the rare power of presenting his characters
as II he were speaking of people he had known, and
his incidents as II they events in which he had
taken part The hero although MOhammedan with
three wives, falls honestly and ierYently in love with
beautiful English gin, the daughter nf revenue
commissioner, who returns his passiOn The story has
a sad but, one feels, very natural ending: bnt the
author succeeds admirably In winning the reader 5
sympathy for his hero whose noble character Is eX-
pinded and rainei unler tn influence Of grief aud
gives some good pictures Ot Anglo. Indian life IOlD
playing, tiger hunting, ETC. The author, Mr.. CfIw-
ford, Il a Bosonian.
I" Francatelli's Modern Cook" (Philadel-
phia: +. -. Peterson Brothers. Received from
BrentanO) Is practical guide to the culinary in
all Its branches, comprising, IN addition to English
cookery, the approved and recherche systems Of
French, German, and Italian cookery. By Charles
Elme francatelli pupil To the celebrated Caree, and
chief cook 10 der Majesty, Victoria, Queen OF Eng
land. This Is the most renowned and comprehensive
OF all cook -OOOks, very encyclopaedia Of the art of
cookery. II contains siNy-twO Illustrations and NJ
teen hundred receipts II Is wen approved the hest
In print.
Emile ZOla's . In the Whirlpool, :" lust
published by \. h. Peterson brothers, Is for sale
by BrentanO.
Feathers, ribbons, velvet can all be colored
To match that new hat Dy using the Diamond Dyes.
Ten cents for any color.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-31

having political contests struggles for place, IN
stead Of conflicts about questions OF public policy,
have been evident to all students of institutions,
is freshly shown by the following extract from letter
of Dr. Francis Lieber TO Charles Sumner:
In my work on political ethics / shall show that
every combination and league of ofice-hOlders, ser
wants of the sovereign, for the purpose of influencing
in turn the sovereign or law-givers or appointing
power, and especially the organization of kind Of
cety among them, and the levying of taxes for this
unlawful purpose upon the salary paid by their mas
ter masters Is phosOphicaly absurd, institution
ally unlawful and politically treason, that ministers
have lost their heads for this crime committed against
AN individual sovereign and that the crime remains
the same though the sovereign may he a million
healed cTeatnre.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-31

THE only thing that prevents still
further reduction OF the rates for gas in Phil
adelphia (where the bills now average about
one-third to one-fourth Of those here) is an
old ordinance raked up by the City Solicitor
providing that when the price falls TO S2 the
street-lamps shall be supplied free OF cost
before any other benefit is given to the pub
lie. The works are now in the hands Of
trustees for the benefit OF the city and
citizens. II is seriously proposed, II this
method Of administration be formed in favor
of one more direct aud responsible, TO supply
the street-lamps free Of charge to the tax
payers, and yet make q reduction IN the
present rates to consumers In all this IL
lesson for Congress. The Government pays
exorbitantly ior the gas consumed in its
buildings aud in the streets here. 1t might
save every penny Of this, and benefit the
people beside, II instead Of contenting itself
with the Jog6e appointment of an . lnspec-
+" tor" it would undertake TO supply gas
just as il supplies water 10 itself and the
people.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-31

We learn with great pleasure that it is
seriously mooted among the Washington
Light Infantry to erect a llrst-class large hall,
the very thing Washington stands in the
greatest need of in some suitable location,
next summer, We can assure this crack
corps that any move Of the kind would gain
both applause and generous support from
a community which fully understands what
it fairly owes TO the gallant Light Infantry.
We shall have occasion to refer to this sub
iect again and again.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-31
SUNDAY GOSSIP.



Here isa noble sentlmout--fresh from the mint of
Virginia crossroads orator: "I like, by Gawd, TO
Ming lo at man and see It hit him.
People talk about the cost Of living ut Washington
Evidently the general public has no idea how cheaply
existence be maintained here if one knows how to
plan, A short hand writer OF my acquaintance says
that he rents with friend sleeping for
StOa month, and gives short hand lessons Tor his
board Wolfe, the philauthropist, the roformcr OF
the Indian Bureau, lives with his wife n comfort on
capitol nm as he tells me, at an average expenditure
OF one dollar day for his room rent and eating.
oatmeal is prominent Item ON his bil-ot-fare.
Wolfe Is one OF the greatest characters known In
Washington. u ho could I've put ON the stage he
would prove great attraction. Hts figure is small
and slight and und-shOuldcred. Ills face Is rod,
hard-fcaturcd. smooth. shaved, and angular. Under
the blue lines OF his shaved Jaws awsp OF red whskers
stands out upon his lean throat. Ills eyes are Keen
cold blue Ills nose is long aud curious in lS ANAL
gamntou OF the Roman and the rctroussc. Ills skull
IS utterly devoid o hair until the extreme napc the
neck is reached There you will hnd two or three soft
short Cuts rs carefully cared for aud rs silky as
haby's. The baroness OF the head Is accounted for
upon the theory that he scalped early In his nfe
when he was living among the Indians In the fai
West lie always dresses In suit Of the planost OF
black, huge soft black hat, moulded in scoop
shovel shape, covering his shining skull the greater
part Of his waking moments When 1t Is very cold
No'e wraps " nuge sha"' apout ms shoulders H'
"'"'SS carries win MN Snal o'aek sNche' NO one
over "a" "oHe "ithont TINS olaek Jag Hls supposed
toVohAh 'errioe secrets MoHe Is OelleNer III
sl.ualsni' "strology' ana pretty nearly everything
'Ouhu III modern ctahk's philosophy WoUe''
maui business III hIe Is Tue mere TRUE OF reforming
/ the world, the purglng Of dishonesty from high on
cia places. "If should open this bag OF milne, -
sa" "o'o oue u"S' auu 'et out All l's secrets 10
shuuueIlng Worin' thls government OF ours would a.
once IA 10 pieces uhuer Tue STORM OF pubhc lhdlBha
uoh'
Lire Is a grim realty TO this stern retormer wht
Z never EuHhs' 10 MN humor Is an unknown IAN
guage Ills harsh discordant voice never changes it
KEY. nth oei'e'et III Tue dishonesty OF every one
! unt hlmselt ne mas done good deal In the way o
sr'ng up oucia lnNes'igat'ons. rhe last hVestlga'
uoh OF the lhdan once whic led to the dismissal
| hNh was drought ABOUT ny charges preferred 10y
"ohe'
Wolte Is an exact counterpart ot Brooklyn CHAR
acter uescroed ny Paymaster stevenson OF the Navy
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-31

The profits of the tramways which deface
the main streets Of Washington, while giving
such niggardly accommodation to the pub
lie, may be judged from transaction which
the Washington and Georgetown line is now
carrying out. There being some indebted
ness, bonded and floating, from the con-
struction of new stables and previous out
lays, it seems to have been determined,
while retiring this, to dispose of some of the
inordinate earnings Of the company without
directly watering the stock or attracting
attention by extraordinary dividends de-
clared under that name. Half million
dollars in " 1910" six per cent. bonds were
therefore authorized by vote of the stock
holders last January, to be issued by the di-
rectors, who have just done their work by
declaring that every stockholder shall have
the right to purchase these bonds TO an
amount corresponding to the face value of
his stock, by paying for them at the rate of
seventy cents on the dollar. The difference
between this and the actual value of the
bonds is of course a gift or virtual dividend
TO the EtOCkhOldef, WhlCh Is lnaie aD5O-
lutely plain by the fact that every stock
holder who valves his privileges is to receive
thirty per cent in cash! The privileges are
already selling at considerably over this, in
dicating that the bonds when issued will be
worth above par, or that the company could
have borrowed all the money it really needed
at less than six per cent. This interest will
be virtually continuing guaranteed diyi-
dend to the shareholders in addition to
those declared annually, What will be
done with all OF the seventy per cent. col
lected must be left 10 conjecture, unless il is
used to pay the arrears Of license tax upon
ats cars due to the District by this concern.
With its present earnings, the present iu-
debtedness, the thirty per cent. to stock
holders who do not take bonds, and even
providing comfortable cars ani speedier
horses for the road, all taken together could
not well absorb anything like the half mil
Lion provided for.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-31
A MEMPHIS editor, who has known Tom

Ochiltree since his boyhood but is opposed to him
politically, says the following good things of him:
Take Him for all and all Tom ochiltree, with refer
ence To that which pertains TO true and noble man
hood Is gentleman. Aside from his stories, which
are amusing aud harmless, Tom Ochlltree is man Of
Intelligence strict honor, and positive Integrity.
lie Will make Texas able, active, and efficient
member Of Congress. He Is possessed of keen native
Wit and can surpass the fat contributor whe II It
comes To ''spiuning yarn ~ and hence his reputa-
tion for being the greatest living 'ora novelist -
one grand characteristic of Tom Ochilree is that he
never spoke eevil Of woman, and more generous
hearted man never had heart Ia his bosom. To
know Tom Is to love him; to hear Of him has tend
encY to ClOthe him in robes of uncertainty.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-31
sonE further results of Mr.. E.

SOME further results of Mr.. +. A. Free
mans observations in America appear in an article
in LoHgmdn's JhgaEine. This historian never
Of recording the traits of the colonizng
English. In this paper he notes phenomenon
which all VIII recognize being equally apparent
among descendants OF the original French settlers In
Canada and Louisiana, the Spanish of California,
New Mexico, Florida, and Texas, and the Dutch OF
New York, as well to the later immigration from
many foreign countries. Mr.. Freeman observes
that.
The strength Of the English stock In the United
states IL nowhere clearly shown than In the fact
that II not only assimilates all foreign elements In
those lands which were colonies 0t England OF colo
nies of such colonies, but that 1t makes itself don't
nant in lands which never settled from Eng
lnnd, but which were settled from other European
lands.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-31
An English civil engineer. Mr.. pire

An English civil engineer, Mr.. Pigeon,
has Just published book containing his impressions
of America. lie has deeper than many OF our
insular critics. for he says:
landed in America prospective admirer OF its
people and institutions, and left It, after five months
stay, charmed with the courteous Kindness of its pr
Nate citizens astonshcd the breadth and boldness
of the national mind, and convinced that, so far
power and prosperity concerned the great Repub
lie is on its way to become the foremost nation OF
the modern world. But | looked for political en- =
thuSiasm, intellectual aspiration, and republican
simplicity of life among the people OF the United
States found politics a close profession. material
well-beng the goal of ambition, and luxury rampant
among the rich,
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-31
"FIaARo - Iokr.-An old country |

FIGARo " JoKE.-An old country physi-
clan was called in 10y q sick man. After answering
the PHYSICIANS questions, the sick man said
''Woll, DOCTOR what is the matter with me
What will have to dog
81 have just written directions on this paper, "
replied the doctor. - Read IT,
The sick man read the following;
Lyon viii go at once to the druggists, Tell him
what you have told me, and he win give you what
You need -
"My charges three francs, - added the doctor.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-31

SCHMIDT -On Saturday morning, December 20, at
$3.50 O'Clock, after lingering Illness, Eliza Maria
schmidt, daughter ot tho late Frederick schmidt.
Tho friends Of the family invited to attend tho
funeral from the Church ot the Ascension, SUNDAY,
December 3l, at O'Clock T.. NJ.
MEEKER,-Decembcr No. 1852, OF pneumonia,
after weeks Illness, at No. ttO3 Fith street uort
west, Josephine Meekcr. Service at above residence
ut T.. NJ to-day. tntermeut at Greeley Colorado.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-31

Speaking of queer characters reminds me of two
men, who prominent lawyers, who have great
deal of business before the Supreme Court. Both are
from Northwestern state, where they eminent
and rich. one is worth at least half million of
dollars. lie Is very charitable. lie often gives away
thousand dollars at a time to the poor When he
here he does not follow the fashion of lawyers
who have business in the in leaving his tempo
rary address. His friends have vainly tried find
him at the hotels. one day curious friend had him
followed when he left the courtroom. This rich law
yer walked from the down into the section
OF the city northeast of the Baltimore aud Ohio
depot. IN the humble cottage OF a railroad navy
this rich and charitable lawyer lived, paying four
dollars week for his room and board.
The second Western lawyer, who is prominent
figure in the Supreme Court has an unwrltten chap
ter in his history which was given me the other dly
by one of his intimate friends. Few know how lie
to enter the legal profession. lie began life
Methodist minister, and soon acquired fine reputa-
tion conscientious and eloquent preacher. lie
was circuit rider. one day on his rounds he came
to the house Of friend during hts absence The wife
and two children, however, bade him welcome. During
his stay in this house the young and handsome wife
sumed the role of Mrs. Potphar aud failed play
the part Of Joseph although he made struggle In that
direction. The next day the preacher went home,
aud without word of explanation resigned the min
istry and took up the study of law. lie has never
preached a sermon since. lie, however, stands in
the front rank OF the most successful lawyers
in his State. His briefs have high rank in the Su
preme Court.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-31

Why would it not be good idea on such
nights as the corporation moonlight visible
only in the almanac) is relied upon to illuminate the
streets for the citizens to organize amateur lamp
lighter corps each man light the lamp-pOst near
est his front door, and hanish the thleflnvtIng
gloom? We doubt IL the gas company would take the
trouble to send round TO put the lamps out, especially
II they were relighted Immediately afterward, and
repetition of this popular uprising for several " moon
"llght'' nights would compel the gas company to
come to better understanding with the authorities
about cloudy nights, in fact all the nights of the
year. More gaslight and more police is the cry OF
every citizen who wishes peace and security after
uIph:fall