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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-04-26

-GalUeston NelrS: A fight between
a rattlesnake and a black snake was
recently witnessed near Fort Worth.
The black snake forced the fighting,
gliding around in swift circles, while
the rattlesnake lay cooled. The cir
cles grew smaller, and the rattlesnake
appeared confused as the black snake
drew closer. His rattles ceased to give
their usual sharp sound and his head
dropped as if vertigo was Selling him.
The black snake by one lightning
movement seized the rattler by the
throat, and winding about him the
two rolled over and over together. In
a few moments the rattler ceased to
breathe. An examination Of the dead
rattlesnake revealed a fracture Of the
spine as complete as if done with
club. The rattlesnake measured FIVE
feet four inches.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-04-26

l. A writer in Northern magazine
wants to know why the negro con
stantly figures before the courts O.
the South. This question is very
easily answered. We have been study
ing the colored gentleman's legal, OF
rather illegal, prominence for some
time, and we have an abiding faith in
the belief that the leading thinkers OF
the South will agree with us when we
affirm that the hog, the unregenera-
ted United States hog, is the cause.
Place on a prairie, without any sur
roundings whatever, the average COL
ored gentleman might prove to be an
honest citizen, but when he lives in a
community where hogs abound, there
is no chance for him but to conduct
his business on the silent under-cur-
rent plan. From the remotest incep-
ton of slavery in America down to
the last overflow, the negro and the
hog have been linked in relation
ship unknown to Hottentot. The
grunt of the hog to him has ever been
a sound as familiar as the lament of
the missionary is to the FIJI Islander.
This is not the fault of the colored
gentleman. In no respect can you
load the blame on him. He was do
ing business in Africa, at an obscure
stand, when the white man transport.
ed him to America and introduced
him to the hog and assisted him in
cultivating an appetite for the flesh of
the animal despised by the lineal de-
scendants of Moses. He did not
claim relationship with the hog until
the white man, the pioneer of earthly
mischief, induced a lasting acquain-
lance. The intimacy, carelessly be-
gun, soon ripened into passion. The
colored gentleman insisted upon as
sociating with the hog. Now it is i'm
possible to effect separation. The hog
is willing, but his legs are weak. The
law is willing, but the negro is not.
He adheres to the custom of his IA
theirs. His father said let us have
hog, and Immediately there was hog.
No revision that the law may make
can effect this ancient declaration.
The law may say thou shalt not steal
hog nor bear false witness against the
SOW, but the action of tradition says,
gimme de shoat",
No, sir, the colored gentleman can
not be an undoubted Christian so long
as the hog inhabits the land. He may
and pray great deal, but
when the light in the church is extin-
guished, and the sisters with tearfu
eyes go home, the colored gentleman
looks around for a place where he can
have undisturbed association with the
swine. We don't mean that all OF
one-third of the colored gentleman do
this, but we mean that the old-time
is the man who will
not forego the pleasure.-4rkansaw
IrdUeIer.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-04-26
GALvEsToN's PROGRESS.

1t is interesting to note the pro-
gress which Galveston is making as a
cotton port. In 1871 and 1872 her
rank in point of receipts was sixth in
the list of cotton ports. From 1872
and 1878 to 1875 and 1876 she was
fifth in the list. In 1875 and 1876
and 1876 and 1877 she held thefourth
place. In 1877 and 1878 and 1878
and 1879 she was third. In 1879 and
1880 and 1880 and 1881 she went
back to the fourth place, and in 1881
and 1882 she was led by four other
cotton ports, giving her the fifth place.
This was due to the fact that the cot
ton crop suffered more severely from
drouth in Texas that year than in any
of the other cotton-growing states, the
yield falling of from 1,26o,347 bales
In 1880 and 1881 to 62S,S54 bales in
1881 and 1882
Texas during the present season
has made an immense cotton crop.
which vii undoubtedly place Calves
ton second in rank among the cotton
ports Of America. At this date she
isled by New Orleans and Savannah.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-04-26
TEXAS COTTON.
Estimated Receipts at ialveston for the Present
Season 100000 Bal-s.
Globe Democrat

GALVESTON, April 12.-The total
receipts of cotton at Galveston thus
far this season, in round numbers,
are 10000 bales net in excess OF the
total receipts at this port during the
whole of last year. There are five
months of the present cotton season,
lacking eleven days, still to run. 1t
is estimated that the total peceipts at
Galveston during the present year
will approximate 100000 bales. The
following table shows the total re-
ceipts at the five leading cotton ports
of the United States thus far this
season, ending last evening, and Tor
the same time during the two pre-
nreyious seasons:
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-04-26
TEXAS TOPICS.

Twenty-Five freight cars were re.
duced to kindling wood by collision
on the Texas and Pacific road near
Marshall on the 9Th.
There are capitalists, both Ameri-
can and English, now at work making
arrangements for the purpose of ship
ping beef by the refrigerating process
from Texas to England. They have
already made contract with the
English government to furnish them
with all the beef they can take over.
This company now has six 5000 ton
steamships ready to put on the line.
Chicago Shoe and Leather Review:
The grading up of cattle in the west
and southwest has been going on rap
idly for the past ten years. 1t would
be difficult to decide whether Illinois
or Kentucky is the centre of the short
horn breeding interests in this coun-
try. The centre, wherever it may be,
is a movable one. The Texas steer,
that is, the original, broad-horn, half
wild animal, is rapidly disappearing.
Droves of these cattle are now rarely
seen. They have been displaced by
better ones. This, as we have previ-
ously pointed out, means that one
source of supply for plump, heavy
hides is being cut off. The improved
breed of cattle, with their sleek, glossy
coats, have very thin, fabbv hides.
1t is already getting to be, serious
question as to where the future supply
of thick, heavy hides will come from,
for this grading-up process is going
on to some extent on the South
American pampas.
Nov that the foundation for the
new capitol has been excavated, the
syndicate are met with trouble in
the character of the cement to be used
in the building, which the Capitol
Board will be called upon to settle.
The specifications require Texas &C.
ment to be used, that will stand
tensile strength of 800 pounds, and
crushing strength of 1900 pounds to
the square inch, the samples when
tested, to have had an exposure OF
seven days. Captain w. D. Clark,
of construction, gives
the following opinion upon the sub
ject to the capitol commissioners:
Clements that will sustain so large
weight at seven days, are necessarily
very quick setting, and are objection
able on the ground that in making
the time required in mixing
the matrix with the broken stone
or conveying, placing, spread
ing in the trenches and mauling, the
cement is liable to become set ana
he bond destroyed; consequently q
low setting cement is preferable. 1
venture the assertion if cement VII
be permitted that viii be equal to ine
pest American brands, and the con-
,rete made in a proper and thorough
the stone thoroughly beddea,
With the vertical joints filed, that a.
he expiration Of three years it VII q
lficult to remove the concrete VIII
Dut blasting, and as difficult to AZ
he stone at their joints as to spin 81
heir eenters."
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-04-26

Twenty-Five freight cars were re.
duced to kindling wood by collision
on the Texas and Pacific road near
Marshall on the 9th.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-04-26
FOR 1881 AND 1882.

Receipts at the five points from the
present date to the close of the season
in 1881 and 1882 were as follows:
-. FOR 1882.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-04-26

The total receipts at.the ports above
named during the whole of the sea-
sons 1881 and 1882, and 1880 and
1881 were as follows. The figures
are those of the running account as
given at the close of August, and do
not include the corrections subse-
quently made by the National Cotton
Exchange:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23
POLITICAL NOTES.

CLUBs have been organized in Vera Cruz,
Mexico, to promote the election Of our late
visitor, General Porfirio I iaz, as President
in 1854.
SUNSET Cox is still telling about the
nsgro's toast: Here's to General Butler,
who, though he has a white skin, bless
God, he has black heart"
THE Cincinnati Enquirer (Democrat)
urges the Democrats of Ohio to recall
Judge Thurman into political life and
elect him Governor next fall.
Gov. BUrLER, of Massachusetts,, is, it is
said, the Only Democratic Governor in the
Union who was not invited to the Iroquois
Club dinner in Chicago.
THE New York Woman's Suffrage Sta'e
Convention, in session at Troy, elected
Lille Deyereux Blake President The res
olations proclaim that only by woman
cooperation can social order be secured
and maintained.
CHARLEY REED, ex counsel for Guiteau,
will defend ex Senator William Pitt KEEL
logg, who was indicted by the Washington
grand jary recently. The charge against
him is, corruptly receiving money from
the Star route ring while Senator.
THE Ohio State Democratic Convention
will meet at Columbus June 81, for the
nomination of candidates for Governor,
Lieutenant Governor, Judge of the Sd
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23

TIE business operations Of the great
Hallway kings are of themselves very
fascinating, and they become none the
less so when a flavor of romance is
added to them or extracted from them.
Much interest attaches to the projected
consultations of the Southwestern or
Gould system and the Fast Tennessee,
Virginia and Georgia system, controlled
by Col. SENEY, of New York. The
consolidation, whileit possibly may APP
peal TO Mr.. GOULD upon his selfish
side-if he eau be supposed to have
such a side-prOmises, nevertheless, to
De good thing for the public. But re-
port says in connection with this that
the house Of GoULD ana the house of
SENEY are to bejniued after the manner
of royal dynastieS, by the marriage of
Mr.. GOULD'S son, GEORGE, to daugh-
tee of Col. Seney. There is M evidence
that this match, if fact, is not love
match, and sometimes We find even
princes and pTincesses, who are called
upon TO live together in the matrimo-
NAL relation, for state and diplomatic
reasons, actually loving each other.
But bond of friendship like this does
not always avail, and even with such a
relation established as that to which ru-
NOR gives currency, We would advise
Col. Seney to keep one of his head
lights, at least, directed upon Mr..
Gould's orbit. He is an interesting
man to watch, and he is, moreover, a
very active man of business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23

THE Indian outbreaks il the West
are alarming and intolerable to the set
tiers, while the costly mismanagement
of Indian affairs by the government is
a cause Of supreme impatience to the
whole country. Millions of public
FUNDS have been expended in feeding
the miserable red men, and in furnish
ing them with arms and ammunition,
which they use to kill settlers who
would bring the arts of civilized life
into a bowling waste. The farce still
goes on, but the telegraph reports from
Washington, that 100 recruits are al
ready on their way to various regiments
in the department of the Columbia,
New Mexico, Arizona and the Indian
Territory, and that the War Depart.
ment is making preparations to sup
press any outbreak that may occur.
The public has lost all faith in the gov
eminent methods of conducting In liam
campaigns, but if vigorous policy is
to be pursued at last, everybody will re-
joice, and the tide of emigration will
sweep westward with more force than
ever before.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23

preme Court, Treasurer, Attorney General
and member of the Board of Public Works.
The election occurs October 0.
The New York Times is not impressed
that Mr.. Bayard made much by his recent
Iroquois speech at Chicago. We quote:
"Mr. Bsyard, at Chicago, addressing the
country Through the kindness OF the
press, is as dull, empty, pretentious and
cheap as any of the long line of candidates
whose brairs have been put to sleep by the
buzzing of the Presidential bee in their
hats"
B.F. WRIGHT, Secretary Of the Iowa Pro-
bibition State Committee, states that the
advices of the committee are to the effect
that the fate of the amendment will be de-
temined at Dubuque this week by the su'
preme Court, and that the former decision
of the court will be sustained. In that
event there will be Immediately held at
at Des Moines convention of the State
temperance organizations to consider the
situation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23

THE act to provide for the establish
ment Of wills during the life of the tes-
tatOrs has passed the Michigan Legisla-
ture and been signed by the Governor.
Its purpose is to have all trouble with
regard to wills arranged while the tesla
tor is alive, so that he can appear in his
own behalf as we'll as in behalf of his
heirs. All persons interested in the
Will under this enactment appear before
the Probate Judge at a specified time to
show cause, if any exist, why the will
should not be prObated. The purpose
of the law is certainly good, and its
enactment in other States would do
away to large extent with the almost
endless litigation with respect to wills
that now prevails.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23

THERE is one Of the old stalwart lead
CTS who doesn't take any stock in the
Cu>h about "harmOnizing things" His
name, as might be guessed is Logan
Fighting Johnny" And his idea is
that 1.-The President must crush this
half breed faction into submission to
party discipline. Patronage must be
taken away to the last crumb, and be
given to Reput Leans who have earned
il by fidelity and service. If these sew
Gral things are not done, the end OF the
Republican party dates from the 4th Of
March, lSN5.' The President is not up
to "these several things"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23

IT is said that Mr.. BLAINE's book
will "show marvellous richness of recal-
lection and fertility of thought" This
being so, we take it for granted that it
will contain the pen picture of Mr..
CONKLING once drawn by Mr.. BLAINE.
Here it is: The contempt of that
large-minded gentleman is 80 whiting;
his naughty diSdain, grandilOquent
swell, his majestic, supsreminent, over
towering, turkey gobbler strut, has
been 50 crushing to myself that it was
an act of the greatest temerity for me to
venture upon q controversy with him.
But, sir, know who is responsible for
all this. know that within the last
five weeks, as members of the House
will recOllect, an extra strut has charac-
terized the gentleman's bearing. 1t Is not
his fault. 1t is the fault of another. That
gifted aud satirical writer, THEODORE
TILToS ofthe New York Ladepcndeat,
spent some weeks recently in this city.
His letters published in that paper en-
braeed, with many serious statements
a little joeose satire, a part of which
was the statement that the mantle of
the late wINTER DAVIS had fallen
upon the member from New York. The
gentleman took it seriously, and it has
given bis strut an additional pompos-
ity. The resemblance Is great it Is
striking. Hyperion to a satyr, Their
sites 10 Hercules, mud to marble, dung
hill to diamond, a singed eat to a
Bengal tiger, a whining puppy to a
roaring lion. Shade of the almighty
DAVIS, forgive the almost proclamation
ef that jOcose satire"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23

1T. PAUL'S report of wholesale trade
and manufactures tor 1852 is simply
marvellous. The figures show a whole
sale trade amounting to 6,62S, 494, be-
ing a gain over the previous year of
more than S2O,OOO,OOO. They also show
manufactured goods TO the value of
80 500, $50, gain of nearly S7,OOO,0a
over the preceding year. st. Paurs
population in 1850 was Il, 49S, and Is
now variOusly estimated at from $4,000
to 5000. The progress of its rival,
Minneapolis, is equally marked, except
in wholesale trade, in which st. Paul
takes long lead. Minneapolis excels
in the volume of retail trade and in
manufactures, and is fast becoming a
great railroad centre.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23

THE Chicago Her0id gives the Indian
Tames of the leading lrOquois braves,
and among these are Man With
Ten-Thousand- Majority, which Of
course, is Carter Harrison. Among the
visiting "med cine men" at the recent
sun. dance the HerUd mentions Big
Chief-Of-t the Delaware, Man Not Afraid
.of.His-Voice and Who Makes.
Paper-Talk. These latter are none
others than Bayard, Villas and Hurl-
burt. Among the absent ones is men,
toned Old-Man-W ho-Always-SlOPs-
Over, his other name not being
given.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23
gTannRle.

IT is to be hoped that the hiSh-priced
lawyers who are conducting the star
route case will cut their closing speeches
short. There is no excuse for wasting
as much time in talk as has been al
ready wasted in taking evidence, I'M
less il be that there is still a little
money remaining in the Treasury that
the star reuters and the Government
lawyers haven't gobbled up.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23
The Judge brought 10 Judgment.
IT, The Eiitor Of the Register.

WEST VIRGINIA, April Is.
The Court of Appeals of this State
endercd an opinion at one time in
which they decided as good law what
in my humble opinion was the most ill.,
famous of all radical legislation in the
State, known as the SrdOr'S Test oath.
Now | see that one of those men is ask
ing the people to send him to Congress,
and have no doubt he will get votes,
but l hope and would think but few
men can endorse him for any Office.
His name is Judge j. II. Brown. Spot
him.
ONE WHO SUFFERED By THE LAW.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23
Sale of Household Furniture.

TAVING CONCLUDED TO BREAK UP
III housekeeping will offer at public sale
al my residence, No. 81 Fourteenth street, on
Thursday, April goth; commencing at A. M,
nv Household and Kitchen Furniture, con-
sisting OF Two sets bed room furniture, car
pets, paflor set, &C., &C. Also, Turkish Bath
Stove with fixtures. Terms OF Sale-Alsums
rnder $40, cash; larger amounts, six month
notes, payable in bank with interest and ap-
moved security. GEORGE PAUL..
VIM H. HALLER, AuctiOneer. apSdqet
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23

PENNSYLVANIA spikes the prohiol-
tion gun. 1t has made no new con-
quest this wear.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23

THE reorganization of the Republic
can party is big job, if process OF
publication . is included in the pro-
cramae
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23

A VIRGINIA woman has named her
baby MALONE, because Its alleged
father repudiates il.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23
NEW Apv.Rr,sEmETs.
Special Inducement.

TOR TIE NEXT SIXTY DAYS, AS AN
II inducement 10 my customers, l viii
give one bottle of Alma Polish
10 eve Y party who purchases $40 worth oil
good OF me at one time. This IL no cheap
stuff but one of the best high price dressings
in the market. Retail price % cents.
w. III. FoHSTER
apl9 80 TWELFTH STREET.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23
Crescent BUILDING Association,

THE MEMBERS OF THIS ASSOCIATION
are hereby notified 10 meet a. their hall,
No. 1918 Market stree, Crangles Block Satur-
day evening, April 18th, at $50 O'Clock, when
entrance fees ana dues will be received and
directors elected for the ensuing year.
BY order of the incorporators. ap22M. VS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23

The Irish will discuss dynamite in
Convention this week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23
MONDAY. APRIL a3. IssS
NOTICE no SUBSCRLb kRA

lie date printed on The wrapper o.
eoehpaper denotes Tire time tOhe'' the SUD
scriptioy. eIotres.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23
HOrnbrOok Park
FOR SALE AT
Public Auction g!

The above Park, located on the National
Pike about A. miles from the city OF Wheel
ing, W. Va, on the line OF the Elm Grove
Steam Railroad, will be offered Tor sale Al
public auction, at the Court House OF ONO
county, on
SATURDAY, NAY ). 1883.
At 10 o'clock 4. ". The ground embraces
about fifty acres, improved and SURROUNDED
by beautiful natural scenery, with severAl
buildings thereon. This il one OF the most
eligible locations in this section OF the country
for public park, summer resort or site Tor a
cemetery.
TERMS OF SALE-Five Thousand Dollars
cash in hand. or as much more "a the par
chaser may elect; balance, with interest from
day OF sale, payable in 60 twenty yearly IN.
sediments Of equal amounts, the deferred
payments secured by deed OF trust on Sa!u
property. L. L. hOhN bhpOh'
Administrators Of the estate Of Thos. Horn
brook.
For ~ Their IT, formation inquire OF Alexan-
der Bone, ST., agent for the heirs OF Thom a.
HOmhTOuk, No. Hos Market street, W heel
ing, ". Va. -
Auctioneer ----. mrIoq
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-23
DIED.

DIED.
DAVIES.-Sunday. April %, 1881. at ) A. NJ,
SARAH, wife of David Davies, in her S9tn
year.
Funeral from the residence OF her husband,
l22 Sixtes nth street, Tuesday April "A, lSS3, at
O'Clock p. NJ. Friends of the family are in
Vited to attend.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-12-22

railroad for kilzing his uih uas lsng sad tedious. But he vas uphel1 by the pre-. ence of Alice aDd ker cheesin< words. The bloodleB eempanY seG n as q d. fense that as far q CsorYe u,s Concerned, his wife was dead when he put her cn the train, and that therefore he had mel wiIh no loss for which the road vas bound to compensate him that if she was not dead she had no business in the baggage car, and that having restored her 10 few mo- ments of life, the company had . just ard meri,orious couf tr claim against George For days the lawyers wrangled and the bereaved mans cause hung in the sal- ance. But justice prevailed, and at last the jury found for George, awarding him i've thousand dollars damages.
 Once more the watey November sun shone in shadowy splashes on the little hollow in the glen. The dead leaves rustled and George and Alice stood alone.
 Mine, Alice:"
 Always v she sighed.
 And in the winds that bent the branches above them, they thought they heard the voice of Miriam, blessing then, both.