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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

SoME poet invokes "a forty parson power"
for certain purpose; but the seventy Ave
Methodist preacher power beats that
considerably, at least in the way Of congre-
gational singing. II was decidedly refresh
ing at conference. Why not continue that
mode of singing, as IL was Of oldl
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

Dun town has generally sustained two
meat markets, but for good many months
past has had but one. It is therefore an en-
couraging sign of progress that another was
opened on Tuesday. The new firm is
Nance & Poole. Experience and money
combined in this case will, we trust, pro-
duce results satisfactory to them and to the
public.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

You will of course not fail to read the
announcement of Geo. w. Reed in our col
umns, and equally of course you will give
him call. examine his stock and learn his
prices. We doubt not you will find it to
your advantage so to do.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
THE SUN.
NEW YORK, 1884.

~-~~~~~>~O~~~~~~~~~~~- ~~~~>~N~~~>>>~N>">>N
About six million copies OF TIT. sus have gone
GU Of our establishment dsriny the past twelve
months
II you were to paste end to end all the columns Of
all THE SUNS printed and sold last year you would
get continuous STRIP OF interesting Information
common sense wisdom. sound doctrine, and some
wit long enough 10 reach from Printing House
square the top Of Mount Copernious In the moon.
then back to Printing House square. and then
headquarters of the way back TO the moon again.
But tbs SOW 10 written Tor the Inhabitants Of the
earth; this strip Of intelligence would girdle
the globe twenty seven or twenty eight times.
II every buyer OF q copy OF The sun during the
past year has spent only hour over II. aud II his
wife his adfaher has spent another hour. this
newspaper III 1888 has afforded the human racs
thirteen thousand years Of steady reading. night and
day.
Il 10 only by little calculations like these that you
can form any idea Of the circulation Of the most pop
ulsr Of American nowsdapera, OF Of Its influence On
the opinions and actions OF Americon men and wo-
men.
THE Sun Is, and will continue to be.s Newspaper
which tells tho truth without fear OF consequences,
which gets at the facts no matter how much the
process COSTS which presents the nsws Of all the
world without waste Of words and IN the most read
able shape, which IL working with all It's heart for
The cause Of honest and wnIn nm, mere &c.
and must 90 In this coming year OF our Lord. 1854
II you know THK sur. you like 4 already, and you
viii read II with accustomed diligence ana pront
during what 10 sure TO be the most Interesting year
In its history, II you do not yet know Tue sUH, 10
10 high time TO get into the sunshine.
Terms to Mail Su bscrlbers.
The several editions Of TIE Sun are sent BY mall
postpaid. as follows;
DAILY 80 cents q month, 90 q year; with Sun
day edition. 81.
SUNDAY. Eight pages. This edition furnishes
the current news OF the world. special articles
OF exceptional interest to everybody. and liter
airy reviews Of new books Of the highest me'it
81 year
wEEKLY--sl year. Eight pages Of the best mat.
ter Of tie daily issues; an A agricultural Depart
ment OF unpqualled value. special market re-
ports. vpd literary. scientific. and domestic In
ielligence make Tins WEEKLY Sun the newspa-
per Tor the farmers household. To clubs OF ten
with 90, an extra copy free.
Address I.w. ENGLAND. Publisher,
THE Sun. N. Y. City.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

Too EsrEaPRISSG.-The $1,000 jail
announced by the San Antonio papers IS
about to be contracted for by our county
commissioner, Is, We are authorized 70
state. purely imaginary.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

The proceedings of Commissioner
Court which we promised TO give this week
have not vet been entered up by the clerk.
We will give them as soon Is they are
available"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
Fall Opening.

Mesdames Jones & Richardson have now
on exhibition very select assortment of
Fall and Winter Millinery, comprising al
most everything that is artistic and desirable,
at prices to suit the dry season. IN
The ladies are cordially invited to call.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
Do You Want Emit Trees I

For sale cheap, due bill on g. onderdonk
proprietor of the famous Mission Valley,
Victoria Co. Nurseries, for $25 payable in
fruit trees, or other nursery stock. Apply
ut the FREE PREss Office,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
For Sale.

New HoMB Sewing Machine, the best
made, No. 4, with all the attachments, for
sale cheap. Call at the Clothing Store of
w. @. Digger.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
Legal Card.

W, ID. Wood aud Owen Ford have associ-
sted themselves together for the pactioe Of
Law in civil matters in Hays county. Texs<
Office for the present, at the Court House,
San Marcos. Oct 25-ly.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

WHY will people continue to use plain en-
velopes, letter and bill paper, when they
can get them with nice stylish business
card or head printed thereon OF the FREE
PRESS Office at about what it costs to buy
the blank material ut retail.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

MISS E. H. EVE will give instructions in
Concrete Fruit and Flowers on Saturdays
and Wednesdays, at the residence of Capt.
J. G. Eve. Hours from 8 to 5 o'clock P. M.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

Twill sell the celebrated Caldwell wagons
as follows; y inch $500, q inch $1,000,
3 inch s75,oe, 81 inch and 81 inch 5000.
]. Y. HCrcHISs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

We are determined to reducs our stock of
Cloaks Dolmans and Jackets, Winter Wraps,
Dress Goods and Clothing. all of which are
in splendid assortment, and will make sweep
ing reductions from this date.
johnson & johnson.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
Mud.

Green d Price have full line of Ladies'
Misses and Mems Arctics and Rubbers.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
OyercOats.

Green 4 Price have q full and complete
line of Men and Boys Overcoats. Elegant
styles-low prices. Call and see.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

The celebrated Zeigler shoes still offered
81 cost In q few days vii receive . barge
bill Of ZeigIsr goods, when vii be Obliged
TO sdva8oe present. prices Nov Is your
tine - get your Shoes. J. V. HUTczTSs
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
HOSIERY.

Green & Price have full and complete
line Of Ladies', Misses and Children's Wool
and Cotton Hose. See them.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

There were no bids for keeping the Poor
Farm presented to the Commissioners, but
we understand it is likely to be taken by q
suitable party.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

1 have replenished my stock by purchases
made from three bankrupt stocks, and will
give more goods for cash than can be bought
elsewhere. J. V. HUrCHrss
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

Black silk ottoman, surah-satin, silk
dress patterns in all the shades. very low.
Oct lS IF DAILY q BRo,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
laI,,uu,sl nd eras xsHAHa nItsal
TIME TABLE.
SAN ANTONIO DIVISION,

In addition 70 the above are two express trains
from San Antonio connecting at Austin with the Cen
trail for Galveston. Their time a. San Marcos 10 a.
FOLLOWS:
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
Fresh goods every day at HINzIR's.

ENVELOPES, buff or white Xxx quality,
with your name, business and address neat
ly printed thereon, at $3.50 per thousand
five hundred, $3.50. Special rates on less
numbers, at TIE FREE Press JOB ROOMS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
MARKET REPORT.
,an Marcos Retail Price Current.

CORRECTED WEEKLY FOR THE FREE
PRESS, BY q. W. DONALDSON ~ co.
Coffee, per ID. loDlt
Sugar, brown. per y. ioton
-. krsnaissed. per ID. lax
=" crushed. :" IL
Riggs, per dos. IS
Butter, per ID. 30
Chickens. per dos. o. so
Bacon, clear sides, per ID. 10
Lard, choice refined" " lax
Cotton Seed OIL. per gal $780,
Hams, Is
HOl.;'s', sorghum. Per gal. 90
Syrup, Golden, q 70
Rice. shoioe. per ID. 10
Apples, dried, II
Prunss, Turkish, l3h
Soda, English, " 59ek
Pepper. BLK. as
Spice, all, 10
Starch, T98
Salt, coarse. per sack, . 100
Flour. Texas. per 100 lbs ssso
- 81. Louis, per Dbl. 81 80
Meal, per bushei, rs
Corn, .l
Oata {"
wheat. Der bnshei. $50
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

BoAnDERs WANTED. Bruce, resid-
ing at Mrs. Dial's place, next door to Chas.
Books. desires to take few boarders, with
or without lodging
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
ClOaks and DOlmans.

See Green 4 Prices line of Ladies', Miss
es and Children's Cloaks and Dolmans be-
fore you buy.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

Call and get copies of our Extra Edition
to send abroad. 1t will save you the trouble
of writing letters. and serve your purpose
much better besides
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
Winter Wraps.

Go to Green & Prices for your Winter
Wraps, Nubias, Hoods, Children's and Baby
Sacks.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

TIVE san MARCOS BOOKSTORE is
tbs only place IN the city rbers you can
fna fun stook of ZEPHYR, Woods. osn-
vHsz E,sstos,, cEna Board. Nssrzns Cord
ard srsythinc IN ths Inc q FEBey rork.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
For Winter.

Call and see Green 4 Prices Comfortables
and Blankets. Low prices.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

Expected daily carload Of that celebrat
ed Flour at HINzU's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

FoR SALE-Two fine buggies left at a
bargain. Call at once on
T. NJ. PRINCE,
City Marshal.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

Choice family groceries at bottom prices
at HINzIE's. =
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
Phitadelphia SHOES.

Green & Price have Just received a full
line Of Ladies, MisseS'. Men and Boys
Philadelphia Shoes for winter wear.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

MARRIAGE LICENSE issued since our last
record 10 the 22d inst:
John W. Ward and Il. L. Jacks.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

Carload of choice new crop New Orleans
Molasses. Sugars and Rice, which we are Of
fering very low. M. HrNzIE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
Skirts.

Ladies' will find O complete line Of Skirts
at GREEN & PmcE's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
Fresh groceries at MoALLIsTER's.

Christmas number of Harpers Monthly,
at SAN MARCOS Book SToRx.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

To arrive-a large stock of Staple and
and Fancy Grocercies-Come and get your
supplies at low prices, J. V HuToHINs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

REMEMBER you can get the latest copies
st. Louis, Chicago and Cincinnati daily pa
pers, as well as many others of interest at
the FREE PRESS office. ..s
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
Hats.

You can get the best and latest style Hat
at GREEN 4 PRIoE's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

We are Just in receipt of a large lot Of new
job type, rules, ETC., of the latest styles,
which will enable the FREE Pnrss to surpass
itself in the way of fine printing. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed, and prices rs low as found
in Austin or San Antonio. Call and see
specimens and learn rates.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

Minoe-meat, Jellies in pals, Russian Sar-
ylines, ETC., at VIM. GEsEN's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

J.v. Hutchins is still selling the Turner
stock ct New York cost.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

FINE large maps of the U. 8. at the
FRBR PRESS office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

WIZ send abroad for Office stationery
when you can as good printing at homer
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

Billy Reed has large list of fresh pro-
duce in variety.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

Fon CHRIsTMAs-Prunes, currauts, raisins,
and general assortment of Christmas goods
at MoALLIsTER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

oS-5oa5 q Cbo5os Fl0ur rs-tivsd ttis
vel q " HnrzEs
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

Note reduction in prices from this date
in Dress Goods, Cloaks, Dolmans. Clothing,
Etc, johnson & johnson.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
WESTERN
NURSERIES,

n ustsrsirbe< -url1 snnssBss 70 al vbsn u
nusy oescsrn. thsi tbsr tsvs - kaof al her
rrsuu<s utsr VI y uEuGEr, HAYS CO .
TEXAS. lag. sst vsl s.sortst
Nur~erJ Steck mainly ofHoue Growth,
sss b-s.s nsrs IfslT - e. vsu r. thss ssn sps
siusts th.n thass prscu-sf n stbsf cIirnrtss npt
satla rhslr stuck carsisa "a pan - rsnck. flun.
prtrrs. Alrruu<. su< 1sTls Tres. ortps Vtnes q
spetialtT- ALL Gre~-arust anf hefflnr PlnnlH.
ka--s at o-sun--.f nArrtes-y. snf Tls~srs Ia
ss-tesg- Al o-t--t prunpnT Nd Ater~as
B0ZARTH & WIMBERLY,
w5nh-rly. Hsys o.. Tens
s-rf1 ar
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

The water-works chang fire." because Of
the non-arrival of the new pipes. They
should have been here ere this
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

No FROST yet, and weather again warm, as
we write. .ff.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

BUSINESS Cards handsomely printed by u.s.
and at the lowest figures.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

MosHER & GLADUE, carpenters and build
ers. Can give the best of references. If.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
JOB PRINTING


We are Just in receipt Of large lot Of new
Job type, rules, etc., of the latest styles,
which will enable the FREE PRHss to surpass
itself in the way of fine printing. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed, and prices rs low as found
in Austin or San Antonio. Call and see
specimens and learn rates.
Fresh groceries at MoALLIsTERs.
Christmas number of Harper's Monthly,
at SAN MARCOS Book SToRx.
Minoe-meat, Jellies in pals, Russian Sar-
dimes, ETC., at VIM. GHsEN's.
WIZ send abroad for Office stationery
when you can as good printing at homer
FINE large maps of the U, 8. at the
FRBE Press office.
J.v. Hutchins is still selling the Turner
stock OF New York cost.
Billy Reed has large list of fresh pro-
duce in variety.
No FROST yet, and weather again warm, as
we write. .sr.
BUSINESS Cards handsomely printed by us,
and at the lowest figures.
MosHER & GLADUE, carpenters and build
ers. Can give the best of references. If.
CALL at the FREE Press Office for Old
Newspapers.
Note reduction in prices from this date
in Dress Goods Cloaks, Dolmans. Clothing,
Etc. johnson & johnson.
Carload of Selected Produce received this
week at NJ. HINzIE's
Just received carload of Produce, such as
Apples, Potatoes, Onions, Cabbage, kraut,
etc. Finest goods at lowest prices.
WIN. GIEsEN.
Peach Blow and Peerless eating Potatoes
by the saok or Dbl. Very low, at
VIM GHsEN's.
We have Glidden's Steel Galvanized Barb
Wire, at reduced prices,
G. W. DONALDSON & Co.
CALL and examine our specimens of job
work and compare them with work done
abroad We can't be beaten.
Carload of choice assorted Family Gro
ceries, Dried Fruits, Nuts, Etc, received
this week at NJ HNzIR's
Clothing.
Buy your Clothing at
GREEN 4 PRIoE's.
ass. Underwear.
Buy your Underwear at Green il Prices,
and keep warm.
FoR CHRIsTMAs-Prunes, currants, raisins,
and general assortment of Christmas goods
at MoALLIsTER.
To arrive-a large stock of Staple and
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

Buy your Underwear at Green il Prices,
and keep warm.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

Carload of Selected Produce received this
week at NJ. HINZIE's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

Just received carload of Produce, such rs
Apples, Potatoes, Onions, Cabbage, Kraut,
etc. Finest goods at lowest prices.
WIN. GIEsEN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

Carload of choice assorted Family Gro
ceries, Dried Fruits, Nuts, Etc, received
this week at M. HINzIR's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

Peach Blow and Peerless eating Potatoes
by the 50, k or Dbl Very low, Mt
VIM GIEsKN's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

CALL at the FREE Press Office for Old
Newspapers.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
Clothing,
Underwear.

Buy your Clothing at
GREEN 4 PRICE's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

CALL and examine our specimens of job
work and compare them with work done
abroad We can't be beaten.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

We have Glidden's Steel Galvanized Barb
Wire, at reduced prices,
G.. w. DONALDSON 4 Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22
A. J. swAsEY,
Retail Grocer,
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS.

Store, soa,Asss, Corner Public Square. osl and
examine stock aud learn prisss. fs,rensEs solicit
Cd. MIR
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-22

THE SATURDAY EvEsHsG PoST.
La ~ ~ isaslBtas Pa
The Labor enquirer., 1883-03-24

the entire toiling population of Colorado
are upon you. You have been expected
to make this move and will be expected
to carry tito a successful issue. All ovel
the State workingmen are organizing te
dema nd consideration of their rights at
the ballot box, and if you do YOUR SIM
pie duty at this time, two years hence at
tho general election, you will be able to
elect set of men who will enact laws for
your benefit and the welfare Of your pos
terity.
You are loud in your cries against the
existing unjust systems: remember that
''he who, would be free, himself must
strike the blow"
The Labor enquirer., 1883-03-24
KARL MARX.

A dispatch from Paris, under date Of
March Is, notices the death Of Carl
Marx. who died in London, near Regents
park. on the fifteenth. Karl Marx, or
the man of earthquakes as he was
called, was the founder Of the Interna-
tional Workingman' association and
was one of the most remarkable men of
the nineteenth century, For the past
forty-two years he has played an inscru-
table but puissant part in revolutionary
FpoIiucs. At his death he was sixtv-
three years of age and was up to his last
moments in the perfect and active use Of
his superior faculties. In the recital Of
his travels in Europe in 1880, referring
to a visit paid by the writer to "the man
of earthduakes," John SWinton says:
He is a man without desire for show
or fame, caring nothing for the fanfara-
made or the pretense Of power, without
haste and without rest, a man of strong,
broad. elevated mind, full of far-reaching
projects, logical methods and practical
aims. he has stood and yet stands be-
hind more Of the earthquakes which
have convuIsed nations and DESTROYED
thrones, and do now menace and appaI'
crowned heads and established frauds,
than any other man in Europe, not ex-
cepting Joseph Nazzini himself The
student Of Berlin, the critic Of IIegeIian-
ism, the editor of papers, and the old
time correspondent Of the New York
Tribune, he showed his qualities and
his spirit; the founder and ntaster-spirIt
Of the once dreaded International, and
the author OF Capital he has been eX-
PEELED from half the countries Of Europe,
prescribed in nearly all Of them, and for
thirty years past has found refuge in
London"
Out of respect to the wishes Of the de-
ceased, who always avoided unnecessary
demonstration, the funeral was very pri-
vote, and only few faithful friends and
members of the family followed to. their
last resting place the remains Of one
whose Iife-struggIe had been for the op-
pressed of all nations, and whose memo
ry will live sacredIy long after kings,
monarchS and emperors are forgotten or
remembered only to be cursed.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-03-24
WorKingmen's Rally.

Wa are instructed by the WIorkingmeu 5
.cor,raipn committee to give notice that 4
.gonpra} raIIv and ratification meeting Of tne
'z7,,lrI-;,o[r,an ~ the ctv will b4 held during
t aari7, nart 6f next Week eDoticeof the
t~e th1 e@J anJ pIacebejnp eiven in the papers anl
Illl,S ,"ana S,l,u of bondSbiIIs Nominees of the
Wy II convention will be present at
4;o y, W aae+ino +o oddross the men who have
honored them. Eloquent speakers ou' VI VI ,lL o
ranks will alsobe on hand to address ciic "2
41on olLitI "lI- III, oy,+ fo the notice Of timP
and place. h
The Labor enquirer., 1883-03-24
REGISTER on Tuesday.
SkeptiCisIlI.

TO the Editor of the Labor Enquirer:
DENVER, March 22:-I have been amused
in reading the theological sophistry of the
Denver divines on modern SkepticS and skep-
ticism. They seem to have wonderful analit-
icaI powers to discriminate the almost end
less varieties Of SkepticiSm eXtant in the
present age They claim different localities
have different kinds Uf skepticism, differing
so widely and vet SO near alike that none but
a Denver divine can see any material differ
pnce between chem. If they would utilize
half their effort they now spend in showing
the fine distinctions existing in the different
kinds of skepticsm existing in different To-
caIities. in trying to anaIiZe and show up
their faIIaces. they would give their hearers
a point and perhaps something more inter
pstipg than their uSual Sunday talk, Rev.
HAYS seems to reaIize.the clerical inability to
establish upon a scientific basis the first prin-
ciplp leading to a reasonable conclusion that
their so7aIIed divine. scriptures have a par
ticIe of penary inspiration in them, or that
the divine mind ever gave to humanity a
written declaration of his will. 1t is reason
able TO conclude after d signal failure Of the
clergy, extending through a period of nearly
> 900 years, that they should weaken on the
aggressive and try ito better fortify them
selves on the defensive side Of their religion.
The clergy claim to waIk by faith and not by
sight, and not being able to convince others
to that faith, they become restless, and, like
Brother Hays, before they are aware, flop
over and occasionally argue the skeptical side
of their religion. Ray. Hays, nearing the
conclusion of lis Lecture, gives himself away
by indorsing King AIfrtdS ruling-that a
man who cannot speak from actual knowl-
edge is not witness in the case. Then let
.me ask, where IS Brother Hays evidence of
plenary inspiration or of miraculous cOncep-
ton? A universal flood to save Captain Noah
and his chosen OnRs3 The whole arrange
ment with Jonah, or the reliability of the lit
tie social unpIeasanm4Ss between the clair
voyant and clariandent (?) Jack and his less
spiritually developed master? Was Rev.
Hays there, enabling him to testify? If not,
he is not witness, and his own rulings would
exclude his testimony from the case.
G. G, HOWARD.