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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08
San Antonio Notes.

The latter part of December we visited
San Antonio after all absence of some two
and huff months We made some notes
as usual but could not get them put in type
in season. Quite recently we made the city
another visit and now propose combining
the observations made during our last two
trips.
The continued steady growth and improve
ment of the city is the first thing which at
tracts the attention of the visitor. The
changes are great and noticeable almost
from day to day. We quote the Austin
Siftngs on this subject:
A great deal has been said and written
about the business boom that has come over
the Alamo city, but unless stranger visits
San Antonio, and sees for himself, he can
not form any idea of its recent growth and
prosperity. During the last few years, hun
dred5 of palatial residences and stately bust
ness houses have been erected, while the
number of more modest structures runs far
into the thousands. The suburbs have been
extended in every direction and where now
j. tceming life and bustliug activity, the
ground was occupied, but q short time ago
by the mesquite bushes and the prickly
pear,
Those who predicted that as soon rs the
railroads passed San Antonio, the town
wou:I relapse into mere whistling station,
have been very much deceived. On the
contrary, every mile the railroads penetrate
Mexico, they bring additional business.
The principal sources from which San An
tonic derives her wealth are the expendi-
lures OF railroads extending their lines, the
disbursements of the United States govern
meat. and the extraordinary development
of the wool trade Aud the boom is not
over by any means. and there will probably
he no halt in the growth of the city until il
has perhaps. doubled its present popula-
tion. which is already much beyond 80, 600.
Among the improvements is rather fine
new courthouse. 1t is however TO large
degree. only a remodeling and extension OF
a former Masonic hall. The location we re.
gard as very Objectionable, it being neal
the center oftho busiest part of the city, or
one Of the narrowest streets. which must in
terfcrs 4 good deal with the quiet and or
DERBY transaction Of business.
At our last visit an iron bridge over the
river on Houston street, near the Vanc,
Ho1se. was about being substituted for the
oil Sooien concern
The night Sunday after our arrival on
one of cur trips. finding the place of wOr.
ship Of the MsthOh-i Church north immedi.
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FROM AUSTIN.
Legislative and General Notes.
AUSTIN, Feb. 9th. 1883,

AUSTIN, Feb. 9th. 1888.
ED. FREE PREss:-As previously announ-
ced Chenoweth's railroad assessment bill,
was the special order for Tuesday. The
bill createsa board for assessment and equal
ization of railroad rolling stock and other
movable railroad property in the state.
The bill passed the house by q handsome
majority, notwithstanding several attempts
were made to offer substitutes and lay it on
the table. The board is to consist of the
Governor, the Comptroller, and Commits
sioner of Genl Land Office; which shall
hold annual meetings at Austin in April of
each year. 1t further provides that the
Board shall have the power of district
court to compel witnesses to attend and tes-
tify at the meetings of said board. Said
board shall have power to increase or re-
duce The assessments rs rendered in the re-
turns of the several railroads of the State.
That an imperative public necessity exists
that this bill take effect and be in force from
andafter its passage.
Rushing:-To amend art. All of the
statutes so as to read: That no person shall
be compelled to work the roads more than
five days in any one year.
Elliott Petition from tile citizens of Bow
lie county praying that the law requiring
trains to stop thirty minutes at theState line
be not repealed.
Browning:-Requiring our delegation in
Congress to demand of the P. o. Dept. suf-
ficient force to properly conduct the P. o
at Austin and thus avoid the delay of papers
remaining in the Office for several days:
which was answered by a telegram from
Senators Maxey and Coke stating that ad-
ditional force had been promised.
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE
The Governor in his message invites the
attention of the Legislature to the following
subjects: The lands set apart for education
al purposes. He recommends that they be
leased for q term Of twenty years. tha;
books be openedfor bids. for SIX months,
at the expiration Of which time they be
leased to the highest bidder. Also that the
minimum price Of these lands be two dol.
lars Per acre.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

YANDELL, of the Seguin Times, is pub
fishing patent outside in fact. His ''home
part" gives only about half as much read
ing matter as the FREE PRESS, being set in
Long Primer, loaded, while ours is in Bre-
vier, mostly solid. Besides the FREE PRESS
is printed on sheet one size larger than
the Times We notice also that the papers
in suco places as Floresville and Boerne
sport sheets one column bigger to the page
than the Times. Seguin thus seems to be
falling behind, The Doctors new plan,
however, has the merit of being economical
and it may fairly be presumed that he is
profting by his late boosted 'twenty-three
months experience"
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ately opposite our stopping place, we ut
tended services there. aud were both inter
estcd and edited The Building though un'
: preten;ous is exceedingly comfortable and
well finished. Therein assembled we found
n large congregation of respectable but
plainly dressed mon ana women, nearly all
whose faces bore the stamp of deep earnest
ness and Christian fervor. A brother pre-
sided at the organ, and the entire congrega-
ton Joined in singing, in fine style. We
confess we are partial 30 congregational
singiug-without it Methodist church SER
vice seems TO Us like 'Hamlet with Hamlet
left out'-and VIC felt refreshed and inspir-
ed by the scene. Rev. Mr.. Falkinburgh,
the minister in charge, preached good old
style Methodist sermon. The entire
scene was one, il seemed 70 us, upon
which John Wesley, had he been present,
would have smiled in entire approval The
congregation is no doubt made up mainly
of northern residents and visitors in the
city. II must be great comfort TO them
to find q congenial spiritual home and asso-
ciates in place strange and distant from
their native lands, and probably this fact
will explain their manifest cordial relations
towards each other. They seemed literally
like band of brothers and sisters.
Speaking of churches, the one just NEIL
toned the Baptist and Episcopal churches
and' Jewish synagogue are all situated OIL
most within stones throw of each other.
We attended q wedding at the Episcopal
,hurch, est. Johns) the parties being bus
ness man of Cincinnati aud young lady
If San Antonio who had made his acquain-
,ance while on a visit to the former place.
After the services we were shown through
he church, which we found very handsome
md complete in all its appointments. The
decorated windows were mainly
contributed by wealthy members of the con-
,regation, and some of them are of the
highest artistic merit. The grounds, too,
.round the edifce were beautifully and
decorated with flowers and orna-
mental trees and shrubbery.
At another visit to the Military headquar
ers, we found the clock in position in the
all tower. 1t is none of your small fry, but
quite a machine. To give some idea of it,
t might be designated of lone horse capaci-
"" 1t is most interesting to stand by it
md witness its operations.
A constant surprise and cham about the
,ity is its cosmopolitan character You are
liable to meet people from anywhere and
everywhere. sometimes old acquaintance,
md it is odd if you do not make agreeable ]
lew ones.
All the hotels and boarding houses are
crowded to their capacity; every new house
S spoken for as soon as finished, and the
ny is still for more. !
Among former friends we frequently meet
lr. Cochran. of the Evening Times, for
nerly of San Marcos. After various ups
md downs incident to the newspaper bust
less, we are pleased to think that he is now
IN the road to prosperous future. He at
east is Woodworking and hopeful, which Is
lalf the battle. ,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

TIE Texas house of representatives has
decided to appoint committee to visit San
Antonio and inspect the old Alamo building
with view to it's purchase by the state.
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Dcotb of Ex-Governor Davis.

Just before going to press, we learn tha'
Ex-Governor i. j. Davis died yesterday
evening at his residence at Austin, OF pneu-
lnonia.
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TIE Blapco Star Vindieator explains that
it keeps up that odd combination as name
because it was the name of paper once
issued by the present publisher in the In
dian Territory. He giver reason for the
nlms there, but fails to show any reason
for keeping it up no W and here. However
if it suits him we are satisfied.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

1t is currently reported that Ben Thomp-
son intends to open gambling house in
San Antonio, although this is denied by
some of his friends.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

CoKE was reelected Senator without op-
position. Yet only few years since he was
the subject of general execution in Texas.
"Times change and men change with them"
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THERE has been a great loss of cattle and
sheep from cold and starvation of late.
Such state of things is dIsgrsceful to the
owners of the stock. They should be well
fed and sheltered.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

The LockharS Register says the cold
weather has killed the wheat and oats, so
that they will have to be sown over. Our
readers abroad will understand that spring
wheat is meant.
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JUST Received

And arriving every day. the Largest Stock and Best assortment
DRY Goods Groceries, Clothing, Hardware Hats, Cockey
Boots and Shoes Wood and Willow Ware Notions and Ladies
and Gents Furnishing Goods offered in this market
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CLOTHING!

Our Stock of Clothing is Complete embracing Beau
full Line of Scotch and English Cassimeres and French
Diagonal Suits which offering at prices which defy
competition Call and Examine them before the Stock
Broken-no trouble to show goods
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SPECIAL attention

Called to Zigler's Hand Made
Philadelphia Boots and Shoes for
which we are Sole Agents. Every
pair warranted unequalledfor Dur
ability and Comfort.
The Dillon tribune., 1883-08-04
Jnhulnanity.

The following story OF brutal inhuman.
ity comes from the Northwest Territory:
"Charles imbleau, thirty years Of age,
employed by survey party up north, was
discharged on the sth Of June. He was
given six biscuits, about one pound Of
bacon, and turned loose on the prairie, be.
ing told that he had only one small creek
to cross to reach Medicine Hat. He was
found BY Carrifel, Of Fort Macleod, on the
26th Of July, two miles above the mouth Of
Big Bow, sitting down, with no clothes on
except his trousers. He had been subsist.
ing all this time upon grasshoppcrs, prickly
pears, and young birds found in the nests,
and was nearly dead. From his condition
when found, he could not have lived
another day. Carrifel went to the sergeant
at Medicine Hat, but could get no grub,
being told that the police had nothing to do
with the matter. Grub was also refused by
the head officer of the survey, then at
Medicine Hat, on the same plea. Finally,
good samaritan was found in hotel
keeper, who said he would feed him and
give him work when he recovered"
The Dillon tribune., 1883-08-04
AUMMoN8.

IN the District Court Of the First Judicial District
Oft the Territory of Montana. in and fsr the county
of lBcavcIhcad.
Ellen Il. Baker. plaintiff, VS.. John G. Baker, de-
tcndant.
The people OF the territory of Montana send greet
ing to John g. isakcr, defendant Ynuarc hereby
qured to appear in AN action brought against you.
i,y the ahv. med plaintiff, in the District c",r, Of
the First Judicial District of the territory of Mon
tana. in and tor the county of e;,v, r!c.d, and /"
Her the complaint filed therein, within ten Il "
iexclusve of the day of scrvic,l after thv vice
ut this summons, il served within this county
", served out of this county, hu, in this district.
within twenty DAYS: otherwise within forty DAYS
or Judgment by default will he taken against you.
accnrdin. to the PRAYER of said complaint.
The said action is brought tn o0ht:ir decree of the
Court to dissolve the bonds OF ,,rnnny heretofore
ard now existing between YOU and plaintiff, on the
grounds of extreme cruelty and abandonment for
more than onc wear last past.s
And YOU are hereby notified that If you fail to ap
pear and answer said complaint us above required.
the said plaintiff vii! Apply tn the Cnur, for the
!ic. demanded in said cos?lnt and for the cu,tn Y
John Ellsworth, minor chill! ot said marriage, and
tor such ether relief may be meet, and for costs
Of suit.
Given under my hand and the seal ot the District
-+ court for the First District OF the terri
SEAL, tory of Montana, n md tor The count '
~ Ut isc;.verhcad, this sI>t day Of july,
in the wear of Lord one Thousand
eight hundred and eli ghtv three.
llIED. MCFFi.i Clerk.
Rv RnHr +. WiSG', Deputy Clerk.
C.. ". TURNER Es |. Plaintiff ; Att'v. Ss-3p
The Dillon tribune., 1883-08-04
Ttgsl Nofffs.
Application for n Patent. No. 1891.
UNITED SrArts AND OFFICE.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
HELENA, NJ. T., MAY u, 1854
NOTlCEi is hereby given that A,neac Rrsset...,
~ whose pos. iice address is ts,nn,ck Rcavcr.
head county, Montana, has this d:v filed his appli
cation fr patent for 500 linear feet OF the u. r,,cc
lode. mine ur vein ,c:.ring silver. with surface
ground no feet in width, situated in no organ: a
mining district, county ot R.aver,cad and Territory
ot Montana. and dtsignltcl Nv this field notes anu
official plat on file in this Office lot No 40, in un
SURVEYED township south, ran.c,i west Of prnci
pal meridian Of Montana Territory: said lot being
rs follows, to wit: Beginning ut point ON north
end ut this claim from which the initial point for
mineral SURVEYS in this district is the NJ c X T.,
marked the east face Of summit OF u,,:,rtzitc
rock IN place. look sox ~ feet above ground bears \
~ \ W GuD feet Distant at which, point is "a
qulrtzc stone marked l-I.3o for corner No. I, rum
ming thence 1890 feet thence 5 81 90 40 feet;
thence 1900 feet; thence n So 80 " 40 feet to
corner No. and the place ut beginning; mag nctic
variation iSS 90 .iY +; continuing * "a acres.
The lncation Ot this is recorded in the Re.
corders office of county clerk ot Rcavcric,L coun.
ty, Montana, in hook u, page ,',, Of said county.
The adjoining claimants are \. r. Wright. ct al. ON
the Randall lode the north.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely any por
tion of said Bcrncc lode, mime s,.rt,cc ground
are required to fiji. their adverse claims with the
Register Of the United States Land Office 1T i,
ciH' in the Territory of Montana, during the si<tc
days period of publication hereof, or they will hy
l"' rcd by virtue OF the provisions Of III. statutes.
F. ADkINSON, Register.
+. r. STERLING, Atty for Applicant. ln.l
The Dillon tribune., 1883-08-04
SUMMONS.

IN the District Court Of tht First Judicial District
OF the Territory OF Montana, in and ior the
ty Of Bcavcrhe;li.
Catherine NJ: Schultz, Plaintiff, VS.. Frank A..
Schultz, Defendant.
The people of the Territory Of Montana send
greeting, to Frank \. Schultz defendant: You are
hereby required to appear IN an action hrnngh
against you by the above nlned plaintiff, in ih..
District court of the First Judicial District Of the rc.
ritory Of Montana, ln,nd for the county al Beaver!
head, and to answer the complaint filed there
in, within ten days exclusive OF the day oi
ScrviCc after the service Of this
il served within this county; or it served out oi
this county, but in this district, within twenty days
otherwise within forty day.: or Judgment by d>fluit
will be taken against you according to the prayer
Of said complaint.
The said action is brought To obtain decree Of the
tor the dissolution Of the bonds Of ttri,,,,,ny
heretofore and now existing between yt,u and plain.
tiff, on the grounds Of descrtIOn and absence from
the Territory nj Montana; and tor the custody Ot the
three MINOR children of said marriage, TO- wit: Gee.
II. aged years, Sophia 4. aged years and Albert
II. aged year; and for cquita bic division of
the property belonging to said defendant.
And you are hereby notified that il you fail to ap'
pear and answer stid complaint AS above required
the said plaintiff will apply to the court for thcrrl.t
demanded in said complaint, and tor such other and
further recf to the cDurt meet and proper
and tor costs nj suit.
Given under INV hand and the sea, Of the District
Court Of the First judicial District q,
SEAL the Territory Of Montana, in and for the
\ county oi ltc:,vcricad, this ISt day at
Au, u>t, the al Lord one thousand eight
hundred and eighty three.
TiiEO. MUFFI.Y, Clerk,
lsr-3al by ROBr. =. WING, Deputy Clerk.
The Dillon tribune., 1883-08-04
Application for Patent, No. 1880.
UNITED STATES I.AnD OFFICE,
HELENA Al II M.ly - ~ [

F.,
HELENA, NJ. T., May u, 1883.
NOTICE is hereby given that .\mcdc BcSs,ttr,
~ whose p.,stotlice address is iknn,rk iirAycr
head county, Montana, has this day filed his appi
cation tor u patent tor from 1880 to 1870 linear feet
of the Bob Ingrrsoll lolc mine vein bearing sill
yer. with surface ground 600 feet in width, situated
in organized mining, district, cou:.ty Of Beaver
l,sad and Territory of Montana. and designated bv
the field notes and official plat file in this office ls
range :! west OF principal meridian for Montana,
and said lot No. - being as fo'lows. to wit: BE-
ginning at point 90 " IS feet i,s,;,nt from the
+ "caticn corner which is granite stone 1oxSxh
inches. marked l-,s7s for No. !, from which
the initial point bears y 90 W 1870 feet distant
running thence y Or " asS feet; thence 5 6Ds W
,o7 feet; thence $ IS" 90 W feet: thence i7S
IS W iIS, feet: tncnCe S 6ls + too feet; thence
~ 1o' 81, feet to corner No. and tn. place
ut beginning: magnetic variation 10 +; contain.
ing iS acres.
The legation Of this nine is recorded in the Re.
c.riers office Of seaverl,ead county, Non;a, Ter
ritrry, in hook records OF said county, page AZ.
The adjoining claimants w. a. MC(l,iI, 1t AL,
IN the Silver Rose lode on the north.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely rnr
ton ot said Bob lngersoll lode, mine surface
ground required to file their adverse claim with
the Register Of the United States Land Office ii
Helena, in the Territory Of Montana, during the
sixty days period Of the public, ion hereof, they
will hc barred by vir.ue of the provisions Of thu
statutes. r. ADkINSOE, Register.
+. P STERLING. Atty for Applicant. [al.l
The Dillon tribune., 1883-08-04
A u. p, Branch to Wonderland.

The Cheyenne Lcady ola late date con-
tains the following item:
"a map has been received at the land Of
flee showing the surveyed line OF the Wyo-
ming and Montana railroad. The line be-
gins at Fort Steele on he Union Pacific
railroad and runs parallel to the North
Platte river, as far north as the Seminol.
oil springs near Sea'igh''s ranch. distance
according to the survey, ofexactly 100 miles
AS no names appear on the map the' e
are many conjectures as to the CT mpan!
interested in the line. Some say that 1t Is
a new road that is to take in the oil and So
da region along the north side oftheRatt'e-
snake mountains, and from there penetrate
Wyomings { Alontaua's wonder'and-the
Yellowstone park.
The Dillon tribune., 1883-08-04
Idaho Road Agents.

Last week Monday morning between s
and o'clock at the crossing Of Henry
creek, between Idaho City and. Centerville,
a man in the brush cried out: "Hand out
Wells, Fargo & Co.'S express box, or you
will have to buck against a double.barreled
shotgun and three Henry rifles" The
box was thrown out, and the stage proceed
ed on to Idaho City. On the arrival Of the
stage at the above named place, Wells, Far.
60 4 Co.'s messenger, VIM. Paxton Scott,
the stage driver, Gorham, the sheriff, and
several others, started in pursuit Of the rob-
bcr. There was $500 in placer gold dust
in the box. Three passengers were on
board, none of whom were armed. The
man was tracked to where he had horse
tied to tree and then tracked the horse
for several miles. Parties are still in pur.
suit.
The Dillon tribune., 1883-08-04
SANDS l. BOYCE,
BUTTE CITY. MONTANA.

DRY.GOODS, CARPETS,
MEMS WEAR, WALL pArER,
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
Ladies', misses and childrcn's ready
made dresses and wraps.
Tcnts, awnings, wagon covers, hy draulic
hose, etc.
We have the largest and most varied as.
sortn,ent in the Territory at prices that will
command the attention Of close buyers.
We will be glad to send samples and
quoteiprices for comparison.
Ready made dresses and wraps will be
sent on approval--to be returned il they
shall not please. This proposition applies
too, to anything you may order Of us II
prices are too high, or goods don't please
send them back and we will refund every
cent you may have paid. So confident ars
we Of our advantages that &c take all thu
chances-you take none.
Send Il trial order or write for samples.
Very respectfully,
SANDS L. BOYCE.
The Dillon tribune., 1883-08-04
Miles City Methods.

Owing to the extraordinary condition Of
affairs in Miles City the citizens have or
ganized a safety. committee to look to the
interests Of the town, and wreak summary
vengeance on any and all parties attempt.
ing any foul deed of any nature whatso.
ever. An armed patrol are on the streets
and alleys all night, and no corner is left
unguarded, SO that the gang who have
made their, SO reported, threats to burn the
town will have to catch weasel asleep to
accomplish their hellish schemes, and man.
God nor devil could avert their fate II
caught in such 11cllossstoxe Journal.
The Dillon tribune., 1883-08-04
LETTER FROM LEMHI JUNCTION.

JUNCTION, Idaho, July 81.
To the Editor of the Dillon TRIBUNE.
Mr.. George Sipc and sister Mary depar-
ed this morning for their home in southern
Illinois. They were accompanied to the
terminus by Mr.. John Clark and Mrs. E.
Straud.
Jack Gilmore and son, of Salt Lake City,
passed through our village last week, en-
route for Salmon City.
Rev. Cartright and the Misses Kaufman
arrived last evening from their visit to
Spring Mountain.
Last Friday the great quartz s,nelter at
Spring Mountain went into operation. In
the early part Of the action it was found
that the outer furnace was slowly giving
way, but before the various employees
could seek safety it exploded, seriously
wounding Fred Hewitt, and frighttully
scaldjng Ben Dittmer. The smelter is
again running.
Billy Pottle, better known as told doc,
one day last week mustered out an old
shot gun and in the course Of two or three
hours brought -, fourteen sage hens.
Charlie Pottle has gone to the Wood
River country, after c. U. Timing and
family. Mr.. Timing will manage the new
saloon at Junction.
Sheriff Nashal and family visited ou.
town last week.
DR.. Pickman, of Salmon City, passed
through here this morning on his way to
the bedside Of Mrs. Anderson at Spring
Mountain.
Cornelius Hill has high aspirations 70,
driving coach between here and Salmon.
A. II. Stephenson is building residence
on Northwest Main street.
A pleasant rain visited our section last
week, which was very thankfully received
Cartright & Kaufman have rented the
hotel and feed stable of Stephenson & Hal
ley at 1915 per month. The new firm vii
take charge about the middle Of August.
LEMIII.