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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-17
From st. Louis.
Sr. LOUIS, May 10,

ST.. LOUIS, May 10, 1883.
Ed. FREE PRESS -The defalcation of
Geo. Gavin, secretary of the board of Police
Commissioners has created a profound SEN
sation in the political and official circles OF
this city. For over 81 years Mr.. Gavin has
been the trusted and confidential Secretary
of our Police Board, the keeper Of; its
secrets and universally believed) tho faith
full keeper and manipulation of its enormous,
funds. But the trusted old public servant
has confessed himself an embezzler, and has,
fed beyond the reach of the laws minions,
and it is now probable that he has gone to a,
suicides grave. The records of the Board
are SO mutilated and disfgured that the
amount of shortage" is matter of conjec-
ture. It is sad case indeed, and it forces
one to ask the question-How many or
those in our day that are implicitly contided
with the custody and care of public moneys
remain true to their trustI Mr.. Gavin's
poor wife and ten children have the pityand
sympathy of all The unfortunate breach
between Mayor Ewing and the City Conn-.
Gil gives no promise of accommodation, and
this unseemly quarrel must result in great
detriment to the city government and pub
lie interests. The Downing License Law
has been declared applicable to st. Louis,
by the opinion of the city counsellor. This
law passed by our last legislative assembly,
imposes tax OF ofsuch proportions coupled
with other conditions so oppressive to the
saloons and dram shops of this city and state
as to give bright hope to the cause Of pro-
hibition. The saloon interest will fight the
law IN the courts, and hope to win by politi-.
cal and other corrupt influences, o. fayora-
BILE opinion or eccentric dictana of our local.
Judges against tho constitutionality or the,
law. CARL SMYTaE,,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-17
Washington. Letter.

(From our Regular Correspondents.
The moral and religious status of the Ma.
tional Capital has long been a subject Of
contemptous; comment by the press of the,
country. In rural districts the conviction
is prevalent that Washington is the eesspooi
of national infamy; and,it is remarked upon,
as 'den of iniquity" land ''center, Of cor
ruption." Icannot concur in this belief
The fact should not be lost sight of that the
universal interest felt in events occurring
in this city, as the pivotal centre of our
governmental system, causes them to at
tain a wide publicity, increased by the
transient character Of its population, which
halls from every nook and corner OF the
| United States. No intimation Of fraud is
mooted here, that does not have Immediate
ly national circulation. And, from the
many fraudulent developemeDt that have in
! the last twenty years been traced to high
places in this official center, it cannot be
wondered that the nations eyes have be-
come suspiciously fixed npon this city as the
| focus of spontaneous corruption. In truth
the permanent population of Washington is
as moral and religious people as any in
the country. The fippant talk about the
immortality prevailing here, SO far as it has
of passage, the visiting pleasurers place
seekers plunder-hunters, and that class
that fit about all cities, but especially about
the National Capital at certain seasons, but
do not represent the citizenship proper of
the district. If numerous churches, church
membership, and church attendance are ac-
cepted as proofs of the high morality of a,
community, this city can make as good an
exhibit according TO population as any il
America. The District contains seventy
seven churches, and 40, 051 COMMITMENTS
With so much leaven leavening at the whole
lump, the moral condition Of the. city need
not be despaired of.
IReferring to Mrs. Langtry's recent visit
to Washington, this correspondent says
Langtry is not beautiful according to the
acknowledged standards Of taste. If the
genius tot produced the Venus Of Milo. the
Venus de Medici, Of Thorwaldsen OF Caro-
va. were not ali wrong. Langtry is lot
beautiful They would not have chosen her
as a model. or thought o1 imnortalizing
her in marble. She has neither the face
nor the form that painters or sculptors love
to copy. Even her fatter5ng phOtosraphs
are not beautiful. as any one can see. HOu
search in vain for lines Of beanty in. her AZ
gular face and form. Her face Is not oval.
is not fine or refined. Her shoulders Lrs
too broad. her waist positively uasp.sh
She is beautiful only in the vulgar repetition
and hearsay Of those who have never stud
led beauty with intelligence OF IN the vo-,zs.
Of the great masters.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-17
Written for the FREE PREss.
"reminiscences of Texas Veteran...The
Santa Fe Expedition, etc.
BY G. ERHARD.
Copyrighted
XIII
BY G. ERHARD.
[Copyrighted.]
XXI.
KENpAL1's NARRATIVE CONTINUED.

KENDALL s NARRATIVE CONTINUED.
We rode briskly forward until near SUM-
down, and then encamped by the side of a
small water hole-the basin formed by q
hollow in the prairie. Although we were on
ly two days out, the rations of many of the
men were nearly gone by this time, SO
much of the meat having spoiled from hav-
ing been improperly cured. Not buffalo
could be seen on the prairie, nor was any
fresh 'sign" visible. The mustangs, too,
had left this part of the plain, as also the
deer and antelope, driven off. doubtless by
the scarcity of water. Had it not been for
the showers that fell while travelling this
weary waste, we should all most certainly
haye persisted, for even the immense can
ons had no other water in them than what
had fallen after we left the Quintrefue.*
Scarcely had we rolled ourselves up in
our blankets before we were again visited by
heavy shower; but this time we had chosen
higher ground, and though thoroughly wet,
we're nat washed from our fastenings, as the
night before.
The morning of September Bird broke
bright and cloudless the sun rising from
out the prarie in all his majesty.
Singular as it may appear, nearly every
shower, from the time we left Austin uutil
we reached the settlements of New Mexico,
fell during the night, generally commencing
soon after sun down.
Again we were compelled to lose some
two hours in spreading and drying our
blankets and clothes, after which we sad
died our animals and pursued our weary
| Journey Our course, as / have already OBJ
served, was northwest, ami we were now
enabled to keep it without difficulty.
We had scarcely proceeded six miles, after
drying our blankets, when we suddenly
came upon another immense chasm IN the
earth, exceeding in depth the one we had
so much difficulty in crossing the day be-
fore. No one was aware of its existence
until we were Immediately upon its brink,
when a spectacle, exceeding in grandeur
what We had previously beheld, came sud
denly to our view. Not tree or bush, no
outline whatever, marked its position or
course, and we were ali lost in amazement
as one by one we left the double file ranks
and rode up to the verge OF the yawning
abYss.
Ia depth it could not have been less than
! eight hundred or a thousand feet, was from
three TO FIVE hundred yards in width, and at
the point where we first struck it the sides
were nearly perpendicular. A sickening
sensation of dizziness was felt by all as we
I)oked down as it were, into the very
depths Of tie Garth. In tie dark and nar-
row valley below, an occasional spot Of
green relieved the eye, and smal.stream
Of water. now rising 70 the view, then
sinking beneath some huge rock, was bub-
ling and fol,ning along. immense wall.
columns and il some places what appeared
to be arches, we're seen standing. modelled
By the wear o. water undoubtedly, yet 50
perfect Il form, that We could with d.scul-
Is believe tts. the ha-d Of MAJ lad rot
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-17
"BLEST."
ny MAsIos BEassrr,S.

ny MAkIvr hrhSsrEN.
Ble,t he the tongue that speaks no III.
Whose words are always true,
That keeps the law Of kindness still,
whatever others do.
Blest be the ears that will not hear
DetrAction's envious tale;
'Tis only through the listening ear
That falsehood can prevail.
Blest be the Leart TINT knows no guile,
That feels no wish unkind.
Forgetting provooation while
Good deeds are kept In mind.
Blest be the hands that toll to aid
The great worlds oeaseless need
The hands that never are afraid
To do kindly deed,
Blest be the thoughtful brain that schemes
A beautiful ideal
Mankind grows great through noble dreams,
And time will made them real.
Do good in thought. como future day
Twill ripen into speech
And words are seeds that grow to deeds,
None know how far they roach.
Like thistle.down upon the breeze,
swift scattered here and there
So words will travel far, aud these
A fruitful harvest bear.
Where goodness dwells in heart and mind
Bo III words and deeds will be
y;La co ID q IN AZ clo scr draw mankind
In peace and charity.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-17
Diseases Of the Throat and Lungs.


pulmonary diseases, affording prompt relief
and rapid cures, and is adapted to patients OF
any age or either sex. Being very palatable,
the Youngest children take it readily. In
ordinary Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
Bronchitis, Influenza, Clergyman's
Sore Throat, Asthma, Group, and Ca
tarrh, the effects of AYERS CHERRY FEC
ToRAL are magical, and multitudes are an
nually preserved from serious illness by its
timely and faithful use. 1t should be kept
at hand in every household for the pro-
lection il affords in sudden attacks. In
Whooping- cough and Consumption
there is no other remedy SO ettFacious,
soothing, and helpful.
Low prices are inducements to try some Oh
the many mixtures, or syrups, made OF cheap
and ineffective ingredients, now offered,
which, as they contain no curative qualities,
can afford only temporary relief, and are
sure to deceive and disappoint the patient:
Diseases of the throat and lungs demand
active and effective treatment; and II is dan.
gerous experimenting with unknown ana
cheap medicines, from the great laDllity tnat
these diseases may, while so trlfied with,
become deeply seated or incurable. Use
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL, and you may
confidently expect the best results. 1t IS
standard medical preparation, OF known and
acknowledged curative power, and IS as
cheap as its careful preparation ana me
ingredients will allow. Eminent physicians,
knowing its composition, prescribe it in their
practice. The test of half century has
proven its absolute certainty to cure all pull
monary complaints not already beyond the
reach Of human aid.
Prepared by Or. J. c. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists,
Lowell, Mass.
soIp M ALL pKrssIsTs EyERTwHERI.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-05-17

saddle & Harness Factory.
NJ A NevCL1S, East side FlIzl. q; !sie-
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-02-06
PlAlN, OR IN coLoRs

Ana as prices 30 per cent below
x.karzRcy rates.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-02-06

consisting in stock at Pu',.ls !. n Ka
If we do not have the Book q I psT ID
Music wanted, will procure = muotirs
Give us trial and you will lose =
Mar 5, soft.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-09
WHAT DO THEY WANT?
Some Very PLAIN Words from COlored
Man.
Washington Special, 5th.

Washington Special, 9TH.
Richard 4. Greener, LID, the eminent
colOred orator and scholar, was asked To-
dsl- about the proposed convention Of col
ored men called to meet i'm this city next
Il have great doubts if it will be held"
said he. ..
.tBut YOUR name is attached to the callI'
Il know it." he replied ''but it is en-
ti.alv unauthorized. | did not attend
the meetings of the committee, because |
knew they had no status among cOlored
peOple of the country, who are naturally
and nrODerly restiYe under dictation or
direction from Washington, especially
when the motive is in doubt. Men who
have rarely shown interest in our race,
evceDt in retaining themselves IN ONCE
~. NOT the stuff to make real leaders out
of Z am opposed to conventions; they 90
harm rather than good. In them VT
vather our most turbulent elements
Washington, too, is the worst pace 10
hold a convention. why mol klehlholu
or Nashville!
1--WE have our rights under the law. We
are free: have citizenship; have educa-
tiOual advantages, and some degree Ol
eixiI rights. What more do these men
want More office, that is all. some OF
our men have gone mad over me holioh
that this country Is to be run 10 Iurh;
offices on the race Puo1d' .'nI -
40 were once wards of the hatloh
we arc TO be forever under glEtruii.n- ..ll-
shin 1 beiieYe i'm standing up for my
rigbts when assailed and demanding all
tbet belongs TO me as IN American
citizen- buf no more. If the negro could
C,ot rid Of his black leaders and his white
5biIanthropists by profession, who follow
him from the cradle 10 the grave, ne
MIGHT in time develop into a ausefui cltlHeh;
Ii- ~ - - ,,,.,c-,oSs X constantly thWarted
IL 5Ioes two adverse factors"
"Copyest tionsr' said the Professor IN,
..;,-nap+Iv e.lhe.a never was one that dlu
NOT disgrace the race ey F-ranglinSs. w
need some common sense, poit ~2pNeh'
I
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-09
\ SENATORIAL SCANDAL.
Husband for Divorce.


Mrs Fair Brings suit Against Her
SAN NFRANCIsCo,M May S.-Complaint was
filed IN the Judicial District Court at Ne
vada Wednesday by Theresa Fair against
her husband, Senator James G. Fair. The
cause Of the action is adultery on the
part of the defendant. The plaintiff saws
that the defendant has possession and
control of large amount of community
property, the particulars of which she
cannot state. Mrs. Fair prays Judgment
as follows: First, that divOrc be granted
her and that she be awarded the custody
of her children. Second, that such a ponL
ton of the community property be al
lowed and set apart as shall be equitable
and Just. Third, that the defendant
be required to pay into the court a reason
able sum to defray the expense of the ac-
ton and counsel fees, and that the de-
fendant pay alTmOny in such amount as
the court may deem just for the support
OF the plaintiff and her children during the
pendency of the action, and for their re-
lief as may be deemed just.
They were married in 1862 in CalaYeras
county, California, and have four children.
The prevailing opinion is that the Senator
will not make defense in the suit, but
allow it to 60 by default, and agree to
such settlement of property as may be de-
termlned upon by counsel. Gossip saws
that the amount which has been agreed
upon is $1,000, 600 in cash and 81, 800, 600 in
real estate i'll case the divorce is granted
Ih1S, however, Is only rumOr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-09
BISMARCK'S ANTAGONIST.
The Opposition Worrying the Govern
ment not "a Little.

ment not "a Little.
BERLIN, May SIN the debate of the
budget for 1SS4-S5 in the Reischstag ves-
terday, Herr Richster moved to refer the
subject to commission, it being impossi-
BILE to make reliable estimates so far
ahead. The motion was supported by all
the Liberals. The Tories and Clericals
not being present in full force, it was
finally adopted by vote of 105 to 81,
again frustrating one of Prince Bis
marck's fayOrite projects.
LONDON, May S.-The Times Berlin
correspondent says; "The government
and the Reischstag seem to be drifting
rapidly into conflict
The debate on the budget in the Reich
stag yesterday was remarkable, owing to
the cOnciliatOry tone of the Clerical
speakers. Herr Windthorst, the Ultram-
ontane leader, said that order and true
liberty could only be maintained by a
powerful monarchical regime. The exist
ence of a republic on the European con-
tinent was impossible Even that of
France, he said would come to an end.
In the Relchstag to-day the government
bill increasing the duty on wool was re-
jected by vote of III to 150.
The North German Gazette says: E'Hhe
German dealers will not fail to make fit
ting answer to the charges made against
them by Mr.. Tanner, United States Consul
at Liege, thatOil, lard, flour, etc, imported
from AmerIcr are adulterated after their
arrival in Germany, and that all articles
of food and drink sold in Germany are put
through a process of adulteration."
A dispatch to the GerBldnid from Rome
says: ga reply has been received from
the Prussian Government to the recent
note of Cardinal JacObini, the Papal
Secretary of State. Prussias' reponse to
the demand of the Vatican has made an
unfayOrable impression"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-09

Tampa laS had hailstorm.
..rftlter- sr- wanted al kissimmee
Ar-a-aclito.s Is TO have an opera house.
3 a.-- atce has been established at Crest
s raaa schools Of st. Augustine closed
-,. A.1I.v.
l-.z-0-yIIie IS ID have large pulp mill for
lla. acture Of palmetto fibre
Immense beds OF phosphate rock have been
..-...l-ei near Nfagnesia spring. IN Alachua
Two ariesian wells are to ne sunk
--ar--a town.
49, ar- i- going TO have a bank Neasjs
H checks are sent into the lake re-
rly for fruit and vegetd0ies sent 10
--t and Western markets
a I-.lull for 4 new road from Manalee 70
--ilHu. and thence across W are Nitoh
i t.s-riyrllle. Is being circulated aInons
Gems along the Eueof the ROAD iof theii
---'ale-.
l-rl1- r,a month of Aprif there were
l nom Jacksonville 5-455.0o0 teel OF
t.-.a l.ue lumber. Of which amount >. 5.lsi,'sS
- te-t todomeEtic and 81. 900 feet 10 foreign
.-.- a-ainst .027, $50 shipped IN March, an
1z-s iariuc Anril over March 0f 2427, Ala.
--l-E tae month Of April, 1881. there were
f-ef ~ lumber shipped, and IN April.
- .-rrt We're 6.l78,OO0 feet ahippeu lf9ih @ tnts
.r- t'l increase last month Over ApIli, ISL; 81
.--i-eLta II APRIL ISs2 Besides the aboye
vrre 81 90 shingles. 4, 800 laths, and i,UUO
-r-- -lipped from jacksonville 10 foreign
l-a feusaeola AdsnRcs- GGseffe says %An
antahle piece of cruelty, characteristlc
perpetrafors. was enacted Sy CareNs
-- and Crooks. three sailor fHnners;
3, ans an innocent sailor named EGWAIn
Ha. '.-- last week. Harris had been sblplaea'
--- h.- Alirauce note was already IN the pos
'f>-ldl %. the vampires. He asked Tor a uol-
af wherein ith 70 purchase a couple OF drink.
& &-- Making ,-emark not liked By the ITO ITO
as set upou and given an unmercllu ",
-.z- he vas then locked IN tne Da5s 4SS 1j;,,i !
F. ..el running avvar upfil he ,-as waited; ana
s-ll they even tried 70 '.sFangnai sue
~ letow, but he was sensible knough 70
f-1 plank 0lt Of the 1OOring, aBa by crawl
F-- !lstituted proceedings against the ruf-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-09
The VictOrs in the Contests and tn
Scores They Achieved.

The VictOrs in the Contests and the
Scores They Achieved.
AUGUSTA, May y8.-TheAugusta firemen
had their annual outing to-day, in the
presence of one of the largest throngs
ever seen in the city. The day was
pleasant, and the contests interesting
and exciting. The parade formed
in the following order: Music: Pioneer
Hook and Ladder Company; Georgia;
Mechanic; Washington, No. /; Clinch,
No. 2; music; Vigilant, No. 3; Gazelle,
No. 4; Augusta, No. ); music; Stephens,
No. 6; Richmond, No. Z; Citizen, No. 81:
music; Alert, No. 8: Dixie, No. 10; the
Mayor, members of Couecil and invited
guests (whO were provided with car
riages at the City Hall).
The reel race was won by the Ciinch
company of Augusta, in the best time ever
ran in Augusta, 35H.. Stephens was Sc
cOnd and Citizen third.
The foot race of 800 yards was won by
Herman Eve, of the Mechanic company,
in 362 seconds. The steamers contest
was won by the Gazelle, of Augusta
throwing water 2S6 feet. The second
prize was won by the RichmOnds with
256 feet to their credit. The Savannah
delegation received every attention
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-09
The surfaee Of am aeroIIte whIoh fell in

The surface Of an aer0llte which fell in
a field near Brescia, Italy, on the 18th of
March, was smoking hot, emitted a sui
phurous smell, and was covered with a
greenish black crust, full of small holes.
1t came into the world after this some
what alarming fashion: Some peasants
working in the field (says the Roman
NelCS) were startled by hearing loud re-
port like thunder. Looking up, they saw
the clouds torn open, and a large body,
followed by train Of blush smoke, hurt.
ling through the air over their heads,
with the noise Of an express train.
The aerOlite buried itself in an adjOin-
ing field, the fall causing a shock like that
of earthquake. The proprietor of the clo-
yer field in which the arOlite fell flew into
a rage at his crops being trampled down
by people coming to see 1t, and broke it
up, when it was carried away piecemeal
So he gained nothing but damage to his
fields, while those who picked up the
pieces found ready sale for them, one
man getting as much as 1000 francs for a
lump that weighed twenty-five pounds.
On a subsequent search by Professor
BOmbicci, of Bologna, several pieces of
scOria, apparently detached from the
aerOlite in its flight, were found in the
neighbOrhood.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-09

LONDON, May s. ~ Lord Carlirgf0rd,
Lord President of the Council and Minis
ter of Agriculture, to-day in receiving the
deputatiOn from the Central Chamber of
Agriculture, refused their request that he
endeavOr to secure the enactment by Par
lament of a measure prohibiting the inn
pOrtation of cattle from countries in which
Injection exists. He promised, however,
that the present powers of the government
to prohibit the entrance OF infected ami
mails should be stringently exercised.
One of the objects of the deputatiOn was
to obtain fresh restrictions on the Ameri-
can cattle trade,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-09
capitol building more than another thea.

! tire. ''''0'"9' 'ne''
Our Sunday school workers are greatly
| reJ0lced over the election of President u
B. Reppard, of Savannah. Heretofore. i'm
some instances, the Georgia SUNDAY
school Association has suffered from inef.
/ hcleht ana unpopular officers, but of late
an Improvement has been noticed. AMI
now we have the Fright man IN the right
place."
Ameng the hOme-returning delegates
from the convention in Augusta we have
had a pleasant visit from Mr.. Lott War
rem and his charming wife, of Americus.
Mr.. Warren is a nephew OF Colonel J. l..
W arren, of savannah, and was for a time
rising young journalist But his health
required more active life, and he is now
ably and successfully editing the South
western Railroad depot at Americus.
The Shakespeare Club, of Atlanta. which
held its last meeting at Mr.. ID. Wadlev's,
gathers IN the lawyers and judges for its
most important characters. Now hand
some Judge TOmpkins might be excused
Tor such amateur performances. but he is
cast in the same play with the venerable
Judges McCay and Bleckley, who trv to
be as young as the youngest in heart and
conversation.
The Albany, y. Y, Press might have
made much poorer use of column and
a half of its pages. than devoting that
space to urging Gov. Henry d. Mcdaniel.
of Georgia, for President in 1894. OF ali
the Governors named, from Seymour and
Tilden TO Patterson and Cleveland, not
one is superior to Mcdaniel. And when
l say this | speak what | do know, and
predict that not one of them will reach
the White House before he does.
Our bad weather dampened the ardor of
the children during the early part of the
week, and May picnics and parties had
to be postponed. But the young people of
st. Philips Episcopal Church, with their
friends, had an elegant May frolic the
middle of the week-and elected Queen
by ballot, Miss Sallie Fanny Grant being
chosen. No better selection could have
been made, as she is lovely reproduction
of her mother, once the reigning belle of
Georgia, and in every sense fitted to be a
queen indeed. The browning of the
Queen, the May pole dance, and in fact all
the exercises, were delightfully."- attractive
and enjoyable, and will long be remem-
bercd by the happy hearted children.
EtTA