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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-30
Marble Yard.

Mr.. RI. Rogers has in his marble
yard some Of the finest work we have
seen. He has several hands employed
and is turning out large number of
tombstones daily. His prices are
remarkably cheap for the amount of
work done, Call and examine his
stock,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-30
Nntica.

Notice.
All those who have not paid their
installment /, the capitol stock Of the
n. G. Tobacco Exposition will please
call upon Eugene .Morchead Esq. at
his banking house IN Durham and set.
H. 'ar., Thr so"s. go 10 b. i.sns!.-
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-30

Insure your prcperts sitk Hack
nvs a Maekay.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-30

Graded School Finances.
The following shows the financial
part of the lst session of the Durham
Graded School:
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-30
STATE NEWS.

The New Berine Nutshell states that
Mr.. John Dobson, foreman Of the cot
ton factory there, has wandered away
from home, aud can't be found, d.s,
pite long search. Ia,
I The Asheville Citizen says: As
osoon as completed, which will be BY
summer, Asheville can boast Of some
Of the handsomest churches in the
South, and all are comparatively
new.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-30

The Greenville Register says =
More shad were caught in this sec
ton this season than 70. MANY year.
past. The cause of this is attributed
to the fact that dutch nets and other
distractions were removed from the
river below Washington, which al,
lowed the shad to come up the river.
The people all along the river and
those most deeply interested think the
fish law an excellent one.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-17

cipsi officers of said town, \ correct account p- d.
examinations aud trials had befOrv him oi fe-'oi'
accused OF offences, and OF all fires and FORFEITURE
by him imposed or received, upon conviction ~ 'r1
tence and OF all fees and costs by him received lf
der penalty u one hundred dollars for ea-s r'
grct. 20 be recovered by indictment In mrrc
or police court. having ! recorder or clerk 3; pa
be the duty OF such recorder or clerk instpai ~
Judge, 10 make the monthly returss and the ia'1t-
liz accounts aforesaid. and said recorder ~ e.rn
shall De liable 20 the penaliies hereiubetO-r provo
ell for jud.es Tor neglect Of same
Approved March y. lss3
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-17
Chapter 2JB.


AN ACT TO amend section iOrty-tOuT, cdaI't
ioriy.n nine OF the Revised siAtutes, gelatin, g
insurance.
Be q enacted, DC, as follows:
SECT. l. cectIVn fOrty.four, chapter IOfty-l'S'
of the revised siatute-, AZ amended By ShAIei -
ty-three. sets OF eighteen hundred and eights
Is hereby amended 50 a. to read n follow
SECT. ~. An insurance commissioned ,l"i' y
appointed by the governor and council. "AY -
hold his office three year, unless soOusr remove.
bat shall not, at the same time, be eAauiL'i Y.
banks. HIS Office shall be AZ the state cai'tI 20.
ing the sessions of the legislature. Tie 'A.4'l
the insurance commissioner shall b. tn AtA.i,-
dollars per annum, In full for services Iayaor '4
t-ry by the state treasurer, on the hfst ia! oi JAZZ
ary. April, July and October OF each year.
The governor and council may allow 'gs- 80. 80,
able .um tor postage and actual expense iie-.tV-
In enforcing the laws relating 10 Insurance 80 ~
deem proper The insurance commission pa! -
7 minister Oaths Ia the performance OF D. -.
duties, In any part of the state. and al an! W.,
Z He shall keep correct account OF all hi, i'u-
and of all fees and moneys received by him, ~ ~.
tue Of his Office aud pay the sane over 70 we -.
treasurer, quarterly, and at the same tiA' III,
his accounts with the governor and eouneil ~
shall give bond TO the treasurer In the sum GU -'s
thousand dollars, for the faithful d!sehafse e.. IL
duties ,..
Seer. ?. Chapter slxty.three Of the acts o. = "a
cen hundred aud eghty-one, Is hereby ftif az,
except for the settlement Of matters ALREADY @-'''
ed by IL. "A
SECT g. Thls act shall take effect when approved
approved March 10, iss5.i
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-17
Chapter 337.


AN ACT 20 amend the second specification OF ="
ton six OF chapter ak OF the Revised statu'e'''V
laring 20 taxes.
Be 10 enacted, &c, ~ follows:
SECT I. The second specification OF seciioh =
OF chapter SIX OF the revised statutes l. brfrl
amended by adding thereto the following Als
corporations whose property or funds In eNee,,y.
their ordinary expenses are held for the relief ol
sick the poor and the distressed. or Of widows 81
orphans, OF TO bury the dead. are benevolent sn4
charitable corporations within the meaning OF ".
specific alton without regard TO the sources if0A
which their funds are derived, or TO limitation
the classes Of persons for whose benefit the ipls,
are applied, except that so much OF tie real so,
of such corporations as "a not occupied by them ~
their own purposes, shall be taxed In the muhc
paliiy In which IL l. situated, so that said sPeeh
ton, a. amended, shall read a. follow;
Second. All property, which by the arieie-
separation : essnp,s ne ,r1r ,s,s,x ,n.,ntiops aDt
the real and personal property OF all beneiVs. bT
charitable and scientific limitations Incorporates
this State and corporations whose properly "a
funds In excess of their ordinary expenses are -
for the relief Of the sick. the poor or the dis -
or of widows and orphans, or TO bury the dea1' ~
benevolent and charitable corporation. within ne
meaning of this specification, without regsrd 70
sources from which their funds are derived, 1s o.
limitations In the classes Of persons Tor VIZ
benefit the funds are applied, except thar - " ~
of the real estate OF such corporations "a Il no. -
cupied by them for their own purposes, shall o
taxed IN the municipality in which tits situated. "A
SEcr. ?. This act shall take effect when approves
Improved March d. ISL
Chapter 23S. .,s
AN ACT to regulate the importation, maauia''-''
and sale OF fertilizers.
Be il enacted, &C., rs follows: . ,.,,i
SECT. !. Every 10, or parcel OF commerclAl 80,
iizer sold offered exposed for sale within I'M,
shall be accompanied By printed label, hi.n
TO witt In the case OF all Fertilizers which are
more than twelve dollars per ton. and when -
nitrogen, potash, or phospboric acid. the su soay
Il 80 n
alent in ammonia, In available form OF Prsn-
soluble In water. and Of phesphorc acid 10 az ,o,.
able form, soluble or ,erted as well rs .,,iSer.
phosphoric acid. In the case Of those ieiu I' The
which consist OF other aud cheaper maten,i, of
said label shall give correct general s'.;It1Sr Il
the composition and ingredients OF the ief''i''
accompanies. =, ..,,,liz-
seer. 2. Every importer Of commercial &c, ,e, the
ers. specified in section one. before ons r.e a.
for sale In this STATE, shall procure the
an importer Of the same, and shall pay ''''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-17
Chapter 235.

AN ACT TO amend section seven. chapter one hun
dred and thirty-six II the Revised Statutes relat-
ing TO trial justices and judges Of municipal and
police courts.
BE IL enacted, &C., as follows
Section seven chapter one hu sdred and thirty six
OF the revised statutes Is hereby amended by strk-
ing out all or said section and inserting IN place
thereof the following:
Sect Every trial justice or Judge of a muni-
cipai OF police court shall render. under oath, an
account Of and pay all nnes and forfetures by
him received, upon convictions and sentences be-
fore him sccrung % the county TO the treasurer Of
the county and when they accrue 10 the town,
to the treasurer OF the town, within six
months after he receives the same; and
for any neglect, he shall forfeit and pay,
In each instance, double the amount to be recov.
cred in an action Of debt, in the OF the county
treasurer when they accrue to the state or county
and In the name of the town treasurer when they
accrue to the town. Every judge Of municipal or
police court In any city, shall, once In each month
make and return under oath 70 the mayor and al
derIuen Of said city; and every judge of municipal
or police court In any town shall, once In each
month. make and return under OATH to the NUM-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-17

supplIe. furnished 20 persons having settlement
/ IA the state. found In places not Incorporated
SECT. . This act shal take effect when approved
Approved March IL, iS.J
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-17

wr. II such person appears, he shall be heard In
such manner n the court may direct, and In proper
cases. may be allowed 10 frame aud ign the retarn
the hr-i wit, aad 10 stand the real party Ia the
proceedings
sECr. :. IL third pcr.on i admitted. Is pro-
Ndei Ia the preceding section the proceedings shall
no' abaie or be discontinued by the death, resigna-
uon or temoVa! from office by Lapse Of time other
wise oil the person 10 VIII, III the writ directed,
anu any pcrempIory whit shall b. directed 10 his
successor Approved March H. 1881
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-17
Chapter 236.

AN ACT authorizing The Warden OF the State
Prison TO convey certain real estate
Bs :; enacied, &c, ~ follows
The warden OF the state prison, under the dire.
uOn OF the governor and council, l. hereby author
i.ea 10 sell anu convey any real estate to which he
has or NAV acquire title IN behalf of the state in
the adj lstment Of debts due the state prison.
lApproved March H. 1851
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31
ANNOUN CEME N T

My Stock of Spring and Summer Goods is arriving
and pleased to inform my friends and customers that
have purchased larger and better assorted stock Of goods than
ever brought here before.
cary full line OF Bryan Brown handmade Shoes, Morris
Fine Hats Glen Falls Shirts Fine Custon1nade Clothing, etc. anu
full of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Notions l
etc.
Ny Groceries, Hardware, Crockery and EOodenware De
partmen complete and large purchases enable to sell rs
low the lowest.
Headquarters for Agricultural Implements and Farm
Machinery and parties wishing purchase Gin Mill Outfits
etc. will find it their interest before purchasing
The Moline and jackson Wagons always in Stock as also
Barb Wire
Thanking my Friends and Customers for the
very liberal patronage bestowed upon last as"
them that it viii be my only aim please them in re-
gard TO prices and quality of goods and liberal and polite a
ton Yours Truly,
VIM GIESEN.
s CASH Pam -op Co-.r-,- 9,o-rcr mchl5
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31
Press Convention and Excursion.
PERSONALS.


At Dallas we were the recipient Of many favors
from our excellent Indiana friends, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. T. Lrnlz, which we gratefully acknowledge.
Mr.. L. has horne prominent part I'm the improve
mems o! Dallas In the WY Of building and otherwise
improving, and is still engaged in the GOO work.
Their Oldest dsughter is happily married. their two
Other children absent at sch .ol: meantime their
parents are occupying Of their smaller proper
ties havin, rented ont their former spacious and
elegant home pINco to Judge Mckee, Z S. Marshall,
Oh whom we called with Mr.. Lan'1.
We made the acquaintsoce Of most OF the news
paper men Of Dallas including Jones, the grea, pat
Gus "outsiie" snd inside maker for Texas. lie
is doing large business, aud 10 Is increasing.
W. met Geo. Ward at The coal mines on the Rio
Grande, elsewhere spoken Of ia our columns. he
wa. en- loyed in connection With an eating house.
Capt Gul,ett called on at our hot 81 inMou;.reY.
Tie thinks % taxing rest from bis railroad LAHORE.
lie Ari family were well and sent kind regards 10
all their friends q san Marcos and vicinity.
We we've somswe., surp-isei 10 meet ct Monte
rey Nth J. ". @. Love. formerly ofthis place. Hr.
Love aud wife are among tse residents o; that eiT.
We ne, q; Monterey. ysans NJ. Care, ls:e Of
,hi.2lIss, % -hseh be has siocs retained.
l,caunasi uext -esk.l
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31
The Alamo.

We noticed when at San Antonio that the
old Lono Star Flag Of tie Texas Republic
now appropriately Goats DER the Alamo, in
eating ,hnt it has passed into Tie hands of
the Statc--a subject Of qualification to
every patriotic citizen. The Express anti
c.patcs that the Alamo will be placed in
Charge CT the city CT san Antonio. 1t says:
Il : more than likely, that the city will
hc given control. The Alamo Monument
Association intend erecting monument on
the plaza. the cost Of the same to be raised
10y sui scr.rtiou among cur citizens. Should
tie Alamo revert to our city i will be con-
ver.cd into M historical museum and he
otherwise made a place Of special interest
Cor sightscc;s from abroad. tits likely
,hyt an extrn session Of tie Legislature viii
1a called an carly date tor the purpose of
taxing action on the proposed amendments
70 the constitution, when Mr. Dyer propos-
cs to push me Alamo question 10 definite
conclusion.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31

The Galveston Ne,os quotes what we
said about the Mier and Santa Fe expedi-
tons, aud says the FREE PRESS has the
courage to vindicate the truth of history"
but makes the following qualification which
We insert with pleasure:
The Santa Fe expedition was authorized
by President Lamar CONTRARY to the will OF
tae Texas Congress) and tho%e who joined
it supposed that it had all the necessary
SCH, ton OF his government. The Mier men
took the responsibility on their own shout
ders, rs the FREE Press says. They were
ting under tho authority of the govern
nant until General Somervilla ordered the
ARM TO retire from the Rio Grande, when
th1y refused to obey and made tho move
m,lt which ended in their capture.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31

~. tx; StlIc Press AS5o ;at:on Thurs
d., yoirI unanimously 10 hold the next
alruL laa;in. 81 the organization in this
..ty. Dallas did not have a fair opportunity
20 show the press inst what we could do in
,.ia way ~ entertainment Tins year owing TO
tn great d-tg ,hts male upon oar citlIeuS
:,- tine S,r.!r.frS; AMI other meetings AID
.a.is. auI q, i .;.rs i universal, to have the
Press Association wiIJ u again "a ori r
;.lt ~ may show jus. what We can G'
a. De- snas.!pn Cf Dallas for the meeting
ur1t -s.~. ana p al tho circU,nS. al'es sur
r,.l lin - ru-. an ia f:ca OF tI' ttsi
that two or thres Of our most prnn.reu:
rs III IA gl'v for ths ra-t - .-tiny. l.
~, only ~ ampaati' C san mia! 81 The ap-
-i,,iol os the Press Association O.. thH
-.a-t,;.,ua1t - h.~e gwen them "a vatr
i.r, q positive All max. q! ili'r1.i1I ~ the
s-.-i-sci4tiu. ly the yi>i,iu- !i.nrs 81 TIE
l.,1 .-i-1ol- AMI import ant position 81 or
az All tn popularity NJ or stvla q -e-
rs1.ia1l Of strsng s-a-- DIIii H.-.,d
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31

The San Antonio Express has an expos
IRE of the horrible condition Of the insane
in the poor house of Bexar county and calls
on the Governor and superintendent of the
State Lunatic Asylum to take them where
thoy belong
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31

The kentucky Democrats give out no un-
certain sound upon the great tariff ques-
ton. "a tariff for revenue only" III
good enough for them. They believe that
.all taxation should be for the support
of the government" This is the old Dom
ocratic doctrine, and it is sound doctrine.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31

Hon Horace Heffren, prominent men,
Der of the last Indiana Legislature,
died Mt his home in Salem, on Sunday
morning, aged 80 years. Ho had been
prominent in the politics of the state for
many years, and was noted for his size,
his weight being oyer 400 pounds He was
a sympath;zer with the South, during the
late war.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31

PHI. THOMPSON was acquitted on the in
dictmont for the murder of Walter Davis
for debauching his wife as alleged. Thorn
son was defended by Senator Voorhees, OF
Indiana, and other eminent counsel, without
charge as is stated.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31

VIZ regret to have to record the death OF
Frank, only child of Hon. j. +. Miiier'
member of Congress for this district
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31

THERE was heavy snow storm all over
,he northwest on the Dist inst. 1t was 30
heavy in northern Ohio MS to break down
the limbs of trees.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31

lydia Pinkham, whose likeness has
adorned so many papers in advertising her
paten. medicines, died last week, at Lynn,
Mass 1t is stated that she spent $3.50, COO
a wear for advertising, and secured trade
netting $4,000 year profit.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31
Cool for Is.

Tie Texas Press Association at Dallas.
aiopteda Resolution that no person OF
af-ir,n descent ecaid become n member Of
the Association. WY no; refase 70 have
an c0lored subscribers Such proceedings
VII cr,y tsnd - tuili MP colored papers u
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31

Tue browning of the car Of Russia was
safely achieved, but who can say how long
he will be permitted to enjoy his despotic
and barbaric triumph?
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31

TIE democrats have nominated j. Proctor
Knott for governor Of Kentucky.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31

la Re0is,a, Monterey, proposes to puo-
lish the names of delinquent subscribers.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31
COAL lIINE2,

Where we we-e PROVIDED wish m excellent
breakfast. Here We had oar Erat view o.
ths Eio Grand. which we found not 50 i'm
posia,. rs its historical Game would indicate,
being aba. the SIZE % tho Wabash at rsrre
Haats. Ind Taere Is coal basin here
some aozcn miles sIl.re, owned or ccatro!-
el ~ Ex-Goy. Hunt, OF Colorado. who Is
working saver, VEINS VIII god promise OF
success. TIE hrs. one We sas has been
extended some SD Zee. into tie SIDE Of 9
vast b!gI. Tls prolsa5 Is a cod 10 appear
an,e alric 4: identical win tie camel coal
q tie North. Another similar one yields
q coal Ike the common P.tts5zrs article.
Il has been extended about 90 fest Stiii
aar.Lar : being explored ~ means Of a
as.g uaE = ths o4r.h I52 ieet. /. kss -
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31
ZiEGLER'S SHOES.

just received invoice Of these goods which are the best
of the best lady the city who has used them can attest
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31
Italian Bees aud 0HneHS

HIVES. HONEY BXraACroRs. syoKzRs,
Xxx Wells. AND EVERYTHING NEEDED
u Hes Cai:urs. - - ,su-- a. ths Avinry %
UcHzAy MS. - e. NgsHER.
Ssx EEf-sss gtraz
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31
THE CONVENTION.

We shall only have space this week for
brief synopsis of the proceedings. A re-
vision of the LIST of members showed fall
ing off of about one-third of those on the rolls
last year, but the accession of new members
more than made up the deficiency, reaching
to about 1870. Invitations were received by
the association to hold their next annual
meeting from Houston, Austin and Dallas.
The vote stood Dallas 40, Austin, %, Hous-
ton, II. Dallas was adopted by reclamation,
A representative of the Police Gazette, ap-
piled for honorary membership. His applca-
ton was refused. A resolution by Mr..
Booth, that bill providing advertisements
of legal sales be prepared for submission to
the next legislature by the committee in
charge of the subject, was adopted. The
literary exercises occupied the rest OF the
morning session of this, the third day. These
consisted of pertinent poem by Miss Paint
er of San Antonio and long and interest
ing Grafton by Prof. Glrardeau OF the
Houston Post. The election of officers re-
suited in the choice of w. nj. Yandeli for
president aud Fields, Elliott and Booth for
vice presidents A. w. Clifford was elected
treasurer and w. A. Abey, Secretary. The
The latter was voted $75 for past services.
MIR. Costing was chosen orator, Miss Painter
poetess and Col. Elliott essayiSt for next
year. The association was entertained at
banquet on Friday night. 1t was spien-
did affair. Many toasts were announced
and happily responded to. At midnight
they left on special train of one car and
two slecpers on
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31
THE EXCURSION.

Our route was by way of Fort Worth,
Waco, Taylor, etc., to Austin. We were
Impressed by the beauty OF Waco and the
growth of Taylor rs seen from the train,
Arrived at Austin, after a preliminary visit
to o saloon by the dry class Of the asso-
ciation-who were largely III the majority
We were marched to the Governors man
sion to take supper with him in accordance
with q previous invitation. The supper
was first class. and Gov. Ireland, his excel
Leaf wife and fair daughter, Miss Resale,
woa golden opinions from the editorial Ira-
teratl, b. their no ne-.ike manners aud I'M
pretentioas hospitality. Bidding them adieu,
We took the train for San Antonio. No stop
was made there. and Sunday morning found
Us nearing LAREDO, whore We halted md
took tie .'bl.k track" on another line some
twenty-five miles 10 the
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31
DRESS GOODS.

give this department special attention. ana WIN keep on mana
ss Stns Cgmeres Buntngs yelling Lawns Pique Nanks
and h1usins &c All at prices which will DEFY copeuuon
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.

We will keep constantly hand large assortment IN this dep
and at such prices will defy competition
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31
WHITE GOODS

VIII also receive attention and will keeps m "ssorenS
Checked Striped Nansooks Victoria Princess and PERSIAN Lawns
Corded Figured Pque Linen Lawns and nda Anen also ooE
ted Swiss
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31
CLOTHING.

Clothing speaes as in the pas we carry the largest
and best selected stock in the city.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31

NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-31

Bnt OF this famed historical city, and
its moro notable features, our further trip
to the end of the road at Garcia, and our
return home, We find that for want of space
we must now forbear to speak, but pro-
mise to give the conclusion of the whole
matter in our next.