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WASHINGTON LETTER.
,From Our Regular Correspondsnt,l
WASHINGTON, April, IA, 1884.

WASHINGTON, April, IA, 1884.
The question Of a revival OF the
right of suffrage in the District OF
Columbia has been much agitated OF
late. It has been claimed in behalf
of the movement that the disorderly
element that used to snake things
howl" on election days has been eli
minated scattered through the coun-
try, and that better voting class
has taken place. On every occasion,
however, when there has been q
chance to do any voting, the result
has shown that the same rowdy ele-
ment remains here and is ready to
come to the front on the slightest
encouragement. The beauties OF
suffrage were most recently presented
to Washington when the elective
franchise" was exercised some even.
ings ago in the election Of delegates
to Chicago. The convention was
marked by q disgraceful scene of
confusion and riot, and anoisy clamor
for suffrage by a boisterous mob.
There are various causes for this
state of things at the National Capt.
tai. For one, very considerable
portion of the white voting popula-
tion-ten or twelve thousand at least
are government employees who,
under our wonderful civil service
reform system, dare not accept citi
zenship in Washington, but must
hold themselves as citizens in the
state to which they are accredited.
Another cause for the preponderance
of the voting roughs is the fact that
the influx of population of late years
that goes to making the new washing
ton, is largely composed Of people Of
culture,-scientifc and literary work
ers, students, invalids, people Of
wealth and leisure. people who come
here TO follow in quiet their various
pursuits Of study, work, health, or
social enjoyment and who have not
the slightest idea Of taking hand in
ward politics, and contesting suprem-
acy with the "razzer' voters. This
primary election has put rather q
quietus upon the movement for
popular suffrage in Washington, and
II is safe to predict that the elAmor
at the doors Of Congress for the right
Of elective franchise viii not be re-
sumed for some time
Joseph MediI Of The Chicago
Tribune, one oftbe most distinguished
editors in the West has been II
Washingto1 AZ the week, and his
visit t.s been the cause of consider
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-24

The "child violinist," James g.
Speaight, died suddenly in Boston q
few years ago, OF heart disease. He
was only six years old, but had sue
cessfully lead orchestras, and was
really a musical prodigy. Father an
son retired early in the evening, the
lad seeming bright and cheerful, and
not complaining of illness. But early
in the night the father was awakened
by the sound Of the lads voice, and
says he distinguished, after waking,
some such words as these: sMerciful
God! make room for little fellow"
Supposing the lad was talking in his
sleep, lie spoke to him with the
intention of arousing him, but re-
ceived no answer. Then he became
alarmed, and shouting to the boy, he
discovered with grief and sorrow that
he was dead
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nv DEAD.

where shall bsry hin. shis Lave Of missi
where shall his beauty hnd resting plsss,
Thasesn shut out the glory Of his fses
From nornins's Joy and svsninE's tender chine
OF distant star above tho noating siesdst
He vas 90 ardent In his sweet. short life.
And now 90 cold within his burial shr ouds
with sesssey his svsvy day was rife
bat now no pulses thrill beneath my hand;
No heartbeat answers mine with warm desires
No hindling nash obsys my eyes command
But white and stlll hs lisih there o Hsarti
Thou oanst no, rs.illums his terch's nret
No skill may rs.units Love's broken dsrsi
10 have found resting place for Lovsi
Here shall burg him within my soul.
That erst delighted in his sweet control
And with his life my being inisrwovs.
Existence was bus many empty days
Until no taught 10 me my ewn hearts isrs;
He crowned me With his wreath Of dsathlsss bays
Enriched me from his passion's glowing store.
he iit the world with briilianos from his eyes.
Hs psrfumed earth with bis celestial breath,
And In his kiss tasted ParadIssi
Now fragrance. light and happinsss have nsd
lose my lie 10 Loves most cruel death.
And In my soul Inter my sacred dead
Lee O. Haroy IN tie CsrrsSf.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-24

The state Of Mississippi has passed
q law forbidding the sale Of deadly
weapons by merchants, and in doing
so she has taken q step in advance Of
her sister states. II the manufacture
and sale Of pocket pistols was entirely
forbidden the country would be better
of. The penalty for carrying pistols
should be increased -Brownwood
Banner.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-24

The Democratic Executive Com-
mittee appointed the convention for
the election Of delegates 10 the Ne
tional Convention 10 meet q Tort
Worth June 1lth, and The 6tate
Convention 10 meet at Houston n
August
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The Brenham Banner saws I:

ut is stated that the whereabouts
of a noted fugitive of Central Texas
from justice is known to several
officers of Waco, but, as there is no
reward offered for his arrest and
delivery, the officers do not care to
incur the expense and trouble Of his
arrest. II is likely that the man
referred to is Tom Varnell, charged
with the murder Of old man Land,
near Hubbard City, Hill county, some
time ago. It is simply disgrace to
the state that Varnell has not been
arrested and tried long ago.
So says the entire press of Texas.
Why does not Gov. Irland offer good
reward for the capture Of this fend
in human shapef
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-24

Charles Wesley was happily married
to an estimable lady in his fortieth
year, his bride being twenty-three.
OF eight children, five died in infancy,
three survived their parents and
reached great distinction as musicians.
The father died in his eightieth year.
In his last sickness and when near
his end he dictated while his wife
wrote the last words Of his poetic
soul
In age and feebleness extreme
Who shall sinful soul redeem?
Jesus. my only hope Thou art,
Strength Of my falling flesh and heart |;
o, could catch smile from Thee,
And drop into eternity"
And 80 he ''died with hymn TO
Christ on his lips"
His wife survived him thirty-four
years, dying in 1922 at the age Of
ninty-six.
No christian hymn-writer has risen
to compare with Charles Wesley.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-24

A lady With Avs pairs Of twins
boarded . train q Woodbina Iowa
one day Last week. The entire party
of eleven travelled on one ticket nooe
of the children being old enough
10 pay half fare. Who says the raif
roads never get beati
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MAILS.

ARRIVAL-AND DEPARTURE OF. TO AND
FROM SAN MARCOS POST OFFICE.
Mails from Aus tin arrivo at225 r. NJ; close At 200
Pm
San Antonio arrive at 2:25 P. n: close
at 400 p. u
Luling, arrives at II NJ, closes at l245. P. II.
Above mails arrive aud depart daily.
Blanoo, via Neutrality-suspicious. Monday and Friday
at8A. N. Arrives Tuesday and Saturday at
7P. II.
General Delivery from 8 A. NJ to NJ. and from
1P' N. to P. NJ
Postofice open SUNDAYS one hour after distribu-
tion Of mails.
ALBERT HEAToN. P. II.
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The San antonio Light il decidedly
in favor Of judicious advertising - .
substitute Tor the "traveling saloe-
man." and very pertinently oonsiderg
that the same trade could be reached
in that way at . much les expensa
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-24

The kidneys act a.
purifiers Of the blood
and when their fune-
lions are interfered
with through veak-
ness, they need ton.
Ing They become
hesithfully aetive By
the use ofHostet.sr's
onseh Bltters,
When falling short Of
relief from ether
sources. This ssperb
stiuulstinE touie.
also prsvents and ar
rests fever and agus
eeustipsuoa. liver
eoupisiut. tyspsp.
sis.rbsunntifu, nt
othsr silne1u. Zee
q wfth rtrulsrftf.
Fer sale byanD Dag
risa saf Dssisr-
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EstraI Notiei

ESsruved byJ. II Haywood, befOrs W.
NJ Watt. a justice q The peace ~ soa iof
Havs County Texas. PreclDc1 10 = %.
sorrl gelding about iiEe yeArs Old LlpPea
n the left bip, 10 brIDd-
Given under ny bad this the lsf oAg o.
April A D. lssA
Cfrxr- e G HAS Co. 1EEsa
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CHa URCIH liH.

METHODIST. Threading at tho Methodist
Church every Sabbath, Rev. Buckner Harris, Pastor
Sunday School at O'Clock, Am. Glass mestiae
or young Mems Prayer Meeting At O'Clock 2. II
Prayer Meeting on Wednesday.
PROTESTANT EPlsCOPAL.-.Se -.Services LIST and
3D. Sundays each month, at l0K O'Clock, 4. M, and
! M, lat St. Marks church,, b1 the Rev. Mr.
Allen,
Notwithstanding at the Baptist Church
the first and third Sundays In each month
Rev. J. II. Hendon, pastor.
CATHOLIC, C,-services 4th Sunday In each month
Rev. Father Morandi, pastor.
CHRISTIAN-Services every end and 4th Sunday
each month. Rev. J. l.. Pritchett, paster.
PRESBYTER1AN.-services and aud 4th Sundays
each month. Rev J. 3. French, pastor.
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GENERAL DIRECTORY.
OFFICIAL.

OFFICIAL.
oosaasssMAs-SrH prsrRior:
Hon. James r. Miller. Of Gonzales County.
sESAfoa -26rH pIsrEicr:
Hon. Geo. Pfeuffsr. Of Comsl 90.
akPkrsRSrArIvrs-9lsr pIsraIoT,
Hon. Sterling Fisher. Of Hays Co.
Hon. J. N. Staguer, OF Caldwell Co.
DISTRICT counr-l6rH pIsfsior.
Hon. L. W. Moore, Presiding Judge. LsGrange.
I'M. Bethany. Attorney, Austin Co.
TINES or HOLDING COURT.
HArs.--2d Mondays In March and september.
COUNTY oTrrosRs.
I'D n. Kone, Judge County Court.
Jas, @. Burleson, Dist. and County Clerk.
Owen Ford, County Attorney.
H. K. Barber Sheriff. J. N. Turner, Deputy.
G.s; Cock; Justice. Of the Pe.o' Pre-. No
w;H; Wyatt {" :. " I" "";
J. IL. Patterson. County Treasurer.
RS. Fortson, Assessor.
Joe. c. Rve, Surveyor.
IT,. Me0srty, Com'r Precinct No. /
J. Il. Burleson, y:
w d Weed
J.F. Pitts, Constable Precinct No.l.
TIMES OF HOLDING CouHrY Asp PRsoiHor CouRrr-
County Court for Criminal, Civil and Probate bus
iness-4th Mondaysin In January, March. May, July,
September and November.
Commissioners' Court-2d Mondays In February.
May, August and November.
Justice Court Precinct 10. list Friday In each
month, San Marcos.
Precinct No. 9-9d Friday In esoh month NJ. City
" SD +" wimberlsy's Mill.
&c +-4th " Dripping Springs.
rowx ospIoEns.
Mayor-C. 8. Cock.
Couucil-w. D, Wood. G. ". Donaldson. T. p
Daley, D. A. Glover, VIM. Gieseu.
Marshall. NJ. Prince. -.
Council m eets the first Tuesday In each mouth.
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SOCIETIES.

San Marcos Lodge No. $40 meets Saturday on OF
before full moon. A. G. Danforth W. n. Alber
Hesfon Secretary.
San Marcos Chapter No. 12s, meets Tuesday ON Q,
before full moon. P. J. G. Smith u. X. II.
Albert Heaton. Secretsry.
Hays Lodge X. Of h. No. 1858, meets Ind and 4tt
Fridays Of each month. J. v. Hutchins, Dictator
7. j. Peel. Reporter.
10. OF. Mountain I,odgs No. l54 meets everI
Monday night. J. 7. Holland, n. g.. Alber
Heaton' Secretary.
Perkins Encampment No. 56 meets Let 3rd and stf
Friday Of each month. C. Il. Rau, C.P. Aleer
Heaton Secretary.
Order Of Chosen Friends, Basil Daley. G. G.
Albert Heaton. Secretary.
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Old Newspapers ct Gis O.seo
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Address Drs- Ntarkey A. Paisns
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II GARD.

We, the urde ersIgnsd. having received great am
permanent benefit from the use OF "C0hPoUEI
OXYGEN" prepared and sdministered By DEs
sTlREGT i PlLEH, and being satisfied that u is &
new discovery in medical science. and all that Il
claimed for ID, consider 10 duty which We owe e
The many Thousands who are suffering from chronic
md 90 called ''Ineurabls" diseases 70 do all thai
We can 70 maize Ils virtues known and 10 Inspire
the public with confdsbee,
We have personal knovietge OF Drs. starkey 4
Pslen, They are eduesied. inteliigsut, and con
scieneious physicians. uho will not. ve are sure,
make any ststsnsnts which tbsy 90 net fno- O
believe 20 be true, nor publish any iestnoniah
or reports ofesses Which are BET gsnuins.
W.D. KnuS.
Menbsr of cosgrsss frsn Philssslphis.
rs. ANrErR.
Rtitsr .od Publishsr "Arthur's Hous
Mararins. !" Fhilstsiphis-
". L. ConAB.
E1issT ''Ishsr.s obssrv.r." Pbnsasl-
Dhia-
fEu4ptLrrIs. Pa. grrs 4. iss1-
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The kidneys act Al

TRTTZ LANCE South side PLAN.
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A NEW TREATMENT
For Oonsumption, Asthma, Bron-
chItIs, dyspepsia, Catarrh, Head-
ache, no btlltT, Rheum atism, Neu-
raigIa, and all Chronic and Nervous Dis
orders.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-24

Joseph MediT Of the Chicago
Tribune, one oftbe most distinguished
editors in The West has been II
washingio1 AZ the week, and his
visst has been the cause of consider
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Political Notes.

About four thousand persons listened to ex-Gov.
St John at Binghamton, N. Y, last evening. His
address was mainly an onslaught on both parties.
Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks arrived at New AL
bany, Ind, yesterday afternoon, from Evansville,
and held reception In the afternoon. Fully 10000
persons witnessed and took part the grand torch
light procession. After the procession he made a
speech in the opera house.
The following congressional nominations were
made yesterday: Eighth Massachusetts, district
John w. Reed, OF Lowell, prohibitiOnist; eleventh
Massachusetts diStrict-Wm. W. Daniels Of Am.
herst, prohibitionist; fifth New York district-Wal-
ter a. Blaisdel, OF Brooklyn, peoples party four
crat; third New York dlstrict-Caleb B. Smith,
democrat; eighth New York district-Wm. Hall,
united democracy; ninth New York district-JoS.
Pulitzer Endorsed by Irving hail. twelfth New York
district-Henry c. Peeley, republican; thirteenth
New York district-E. L. Vlele, indorsed by county
democracy and Irving hall
Vim. N. Hirst, who was for q second time placed
in nomination by the democrats for controller OF
the city OF Philadelphia, has positively declined
following the example Of Col Charles H. Banes
named Col Robert P. Deshert and, II he does not
decline, the work OF printing tickets can be pro-
ceeded with
A cahlegram from London says there has been
some heavy betting among Americans here during
the past few days on the presidential election in
the states The odds now favor Blaine by two to
one
senator sewell, of New Jersey, in an interview in
the state was sure to give zoo more majority for
Blaine.
James F. Joy said to reporter yesterday that
Mr. Beecher had mfSrepresented him In quoting his
remarks about Blaine, and that he would answer
him In q letter.
Henry Watterson addressed an audience OF 5000
persons In Chicago last night on the issues involved
In the presidential campaign
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Wilbur f. Storey Dead.

Wilbur f. Storey, proprietor OF the Chicago
Times died at his residence in Chicago last night
He had been incapacitated for business for the
past two yeaps-the result OF a stroke of paraly-
sis received while in Europe four or lve years ago.
He was born in Salisbury, Vermont, about 1920.
After few winters at school he entered the office
OF the Middlebury Free Press when twelve years
old BY 1888 he had saved two hundred dollars,
and founded the first democratic newspaper printed
at Laporte. From 1886 to lS49 he acted as post
master at jackson. Again he tried Journalism,
and gave the Detroit Free Press more than q local
habttattOn and name. He sold his interest in
that property In the year 1861 for twenty thousand
dollars, and for twenty-One thousand bought the
Chicago Times, which he developed into one OF
the most successful papers In the United States.
During the last two years OF MI. Storeys news
paper career his work became very painful
Paralysis had rendered him almost helpless, and
as he was slowly led down the steps and across the
sidewalk scores OF people would stop and look at
him. It Is not curious that Mr.. storey should have
come to the end that he has. He has done enough
WORK 10 Kill dozen men. For years he was the
editor-in-chief, managing editor and night editor
OF the Times. Until 1876 the Office was without a
head save the owner. All were responsible to
him, and the plan worked very satisfactorily.
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SPEECH on PROTECTION AND THE SOLID SOUTH.
Mr. Blaine continued his tour through New York
yesterday, speaking at jamestown, Randolph,
Salamanca, Angelica, Hornellsvie and elsewhere.
At every point he was received with great enthu-
siasm. In his speech at jamestown he said: 'The
great closing issue is whether we shall continue
the policy of protection or break down and resort
TO Tree trade. Keep protection, keep IL IL you want
protection continued. My next proposition is that
you should intrust that work To the republican
party, which has been persistently and consist
emily In favor or that policy, and hot 10 the demo-
cratic party, which has been consistently and per-
Sistenly in favor OF free trade (Cheersl And my
third proposition is that the democratic party
seeks now, as IL has sought ever since the war, TO
capture the national government by uniting few
electoral votes In the north with the solid south,
and New York is one OF the states on which efforts
are TO be made. New York Is asked 20 turn her
back upon all the great memories and the great
record OF her own history and unite with the SOUTH
[Nover1 know that you VIII not do IL. lNeyer.l
For the contest in behalf OF protective tarin and
the contest against giving the south, with It's free
trade theories, The control OF this government
believe you are ready. ['Yes, yes1 Hayeyou con-
and cheersl DO you iully realize your response
bliity? rive do.' cheers.l Is your courage equal
TO your responsibility and your confidence? ,les.
10 say. General cries 0f go on go on. Gentle
men, western New York has the result Of the ma
tonal contest largely In It's keeping, and Is upon
the number OF the republicans OF western New
York that the whole north relies to-day, feeling
confident that as in past contests you have held
aloft the banner OF the union you VIII DO the Same
now
The ladies OF Rochester sent letter to Mr. Blaine
saying that IN looking over the roll OF the corps of
Boys In Blue while presenting them with uniforms
they found his maine among the rest They there.
fore sent him uniform and begged he would Ao-
cept il In token OF Their regard At O'Clock lass
evening MIR. Blaine reached Emira, and In COM
pany with ex-senator Platt and other gentlemen
was driven TO the house OF Mr.. D. ID. r. Slee. Alter
supper he came down 10 a stand facing the public
park The park and the adjacent streets were
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The Great TyphOOn I'm Japan.
mss OP IJFF M IAsD AEn sra

SAN Francisco, october 2s-The steamer Ara
bic, which arrived on sunday from China and
Japan, brought the following additional details OF
the great typhoon OF september Is, which caused
such terrible destruction OF life and property at
Yokohama and Toxic. The storm came up so
rapidly and with such tremendous fury that no
precautions could be taken In Yokohama the en-
tire lower part OF the city, called The Settlement
was completely wrecked No house was left stand
ing. The Inhabitants made no attempt to save
their property, but fed for their lives to escape
drowning from the rushing waters driven upon land
by the fury OF the wild. The newspapers make no
attempt to furnish details OF the destruction in
that part OF the city. They summarize by saying
as the settlement was destroyed IT is useless to
publish any details. The higher portions OF the
city. being more exposed, were equally unfortu-
nate. Several OF the largest and most substantial
buildings were swept away as II built OF paste
board. In that section alone l2S houses were de-
stroyed and 800 damaged The loss OF life on shore
was less than at sea- Out OF 30 sailing vessels, 5S
were lost, with 223 persons on board. Twelve YES
sells with 100 persons are also missing. or I'VE life
boats that went to rescue drowning crews four
were Swamped, and ten men OF their crews were
drowned. The typhoon Is the severess experienced
since 1870
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kilograms to The Star.
GOVERNOR CLEVELAND In
NEW YORK.
SPEECHES BY MIR. BLAINE TODAY.
GEN. LOGAN'S CAMPAIGN TOUR.
OTHER POLITICAL NEWS OF THE DAY.
AN OHIO MARSHAL MURDERED.
RUMORED FALL OF kHARTOUM.
MR. BLAINE.S NEW YORK TOUR.
Speeches At Waveriy. OxxegO and Ksing-
hamsOn.


BINGHAMToN, n. Y, october 2S-The special
train bearing Mr.. Blaine and party LEFT EimiTa
promptly at O'Clock this morning. The first stop
was at Waverly, where there was very large
gathering for so early hour. Mr.. Blaine spoke
briefly upon the illustration afforded 10y the state
of New York OF the benefits OF protective tariff.
Ii was raining when the train reached ONego.
but there was very large crowd at the depot.
Mr. Blaine stepped ont TO Il fat car, decorated for
the occasion, and was received in the usual enthu-
SiaStc manner. Ex-senator 4. c. Platt introduced
him. Mir. Blaine said: "Sothing has caused me
more regret than that l pass through southern
New York In a rain storm. | wanted 10 meet the
people without causing discomfort TO them, Yet
nothing has impressed me more than the fact that
from the time entered the state at jamestown 10
this hour the rain has not sufhced TO quelch or
abate the enthusiasm OF the republican masses AS
L said yesterday. at jamestown, IL shows that we
are not a dry weather party. Mt. Blaine spoke OF
the great growth In wealth or the state OF New
York from eighteen hundred million dollars In ls60
TO SIX thousand three hundred millions In 1880,
Increase much greater relatively than the Increase
OF population, and said that 10 Intelligent man,
democrat or republican, would deny that 1t was
due, In large degree. TO the influence OF prOtec-
tive tariff" Al Blnghamtun the crowd very
large, and the enthusiasm intense Mr. Blaine, In
his speech, paid tribute 10 the memory OF Daniel
5. Dickinson as patriot, which evoked great APP
DlduSc,
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GREAT LOSS OF LIFE IN A PENNSYLVANIA NINE.
By an explosion OF fire damp yesterday afternoon
at the mines OF the Youngstown coke company,
four miles from uniontown Pa, the lives OF proba-
bly, 20 men were lost The night force had Just
shattered the windows for a mile around, and nve
minutes later there was q second report immedi.
ately after which flames burst forth from the open
fngS, blocking up the avenues Of entrance There
were IS men at work In the sixth nat Of the mine
and 1t was impossible to reach them owing to the
fre-damp. Six men were rescued from q different
part OF the mine, but four OF these were fatally
hurt.