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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-24

less than fifty Of the qualified electors Of
such city OF to9n, order within twenty day
/ Of such application, an election by the guam
hed electors Of such city or town, To bt
conducted ~ other municipal elections, "a
decide by majority Of the votes cast by the
qualified ele0tor OF such city or town at such
election, whether such city OF town shall
acquire tho exclusive control OF any or all
Of the public fres schools and institutions OF
learning within iis limits, and whether the
same SHALL be under the control OF the board
Of trustees As hereinafter mentioned, or OF
the council OF board OF alderman OF such
city or town,
The rest OF the act is is devoted TO
providing for the election OF trustees,ii
asked for, declaring their duties, etc
II has been under this act th.t the
numerous Aourishing Free Schools
of immune rable Texas towns are
organized, Ours ought to have been
organized nnderit ere this, but "better
late than never" Under the system
now prevailing there can be no fu-
ture for our Free School, while I'M
der that We advocate, it cannot but
grow and prosper, and become the
glory OF our town a blessing to the
present and future generations. We
believe il will be found to be to the
best interest even Of the private
schools which are now numbered by
this free school elemes4, so uncon-
genial to their own peculiar mission.
As 10 San Marcos, surely no other
single step OF progress whether OF
the past or future, could take rank
with this. 1t would induce, as moth
ing else can, the immigration ofintelli.
ligent laboring people, who at this day
will not be content that their children
shall be cut off from equal education
al privileges with those enjoyed by
any other class
However, as, under the new school
law, we are to have three trustees
elected in this District Justice pre-
cinct No ~, one or more of whom will
no doubt be located in our town, it
may be the Free School interests will
hereafter receive proper recognition.
We hope said trustees may be disin-
terested and impartial, and keep an
eye single to the interests of our free
school children and their rights under
the law. We are informed by Judge
Kone that there are 200 white free
school children in our corporation.
The free school house could not &c
so many, but it might be
used for a part of them, at least, I'M
Ill a new new school building sufficient
'or all, properly located in a central
position, could be provided for.
We say, the new district trustees
nay be found sufficient for the re-
Iuired reform in the administration
If our Free School system. But, if
,pon trial they prove inadequate to
he task, then we say, let our town
free School be turned over by vote
# the people to the corporation. or
board of trustees for the town, for
hat purpose, in accordance with the
NV above quoted.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-24

Joseph Il. Mcdonald, of Indiana
is not related to the FREE Press ma n
of San Marcos.-Kyle News.
We are glad to notice that the
News editor has at last learned the
real name of his late preference for
the Presidency, though We regret
that he does not appear yet to have
learned to spell the name of the State
to which Mr. Mcdonald belongs.
No, we are no more nearly related
to Mr.. Mcdonald, than to be a ma
tive of his State, and for the last
dozen years associated with him, in
our humble way, in the same work Of
political reform.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-24

WHAT cranky scribe is the editor
of the Blanco Star, to be sure. Pend
ing the late celebration of the 4th
there he went off in his paper of the
week previous in the following lugu-
brious style:
Yes, Independence ~ Day has lost
its prestige in the South; our people
can look upon its celebration with a
calm resignation, but that's all. They'll
never enter into the gaieties and fes-
tivities of the day, heart and soul, till
the present, and the next, and perhaps
still another generation have passed
away.
At the same time he threw cold
water on the pending debate, saying
it would do more harm than good.
One OF his correspondents however,
took issue with him on that point
after IL was over, and also gave him
the following neat rebuke:
At the same time the grand old
Fourth, the day of the signing of the
declaration of Independence, was eel
ebrated. stirring oratiOns were deliv-
cred, refreshing our minds Of those
fathers who have gone before us
The old flag waved high kissing
the American breeze One of the
debaters bowed and exclaimed. God
bless the old flag. he said Il love
that old Gag.
The success Of tie celebration and
the good time hsd, give the lie d.
rect TO the gloomy representations
% the Star
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-24

Hon. j. +. MILLER favors us with
his announcement this week. AL
though his calling and election are
sure, he is not one of the style of po-
litical aspirants who would "save n
penny" by withholding his announce
ment from the newspapers to whom
all are SO greatly indebted.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-24
rs.a. .ltbougb the Senate and House,

gress. although the Senate and House
in a determined struggle. locked
horns for a thirty six hours session.
before an agreement was reached on
the Naval bill.
Congress has created quite num-
Der OF new officials. Besides tho
commission 10 secure more intimate
relations between this country and
Central and South America, a bureau
Of animal industry, another OF labor
statistics, bureau OF navigation.
and commission TO inquire into the
signal service and coast survey, have
been established. The latter is the
only body 10 consist Of Congress-
men. The new Legislative bill proyi-
des for three additional watchmen in
the State, War and Navy Department
building, and seven hundred applica-
tons have already been filed for the
positions.
During the past session Of Congress
the President approved three hundred
and seventy bills, and vetoed one, the
Fitz John Porter bill. Five other
measures, passed during the last ten
days of the session, failed to become
laws by reason of the Withholding Of
Executive approval. They were all
private relief bills.
Those who have watched Congress
have noticed the Importance into
which conference committees have
grown. The fashion now is for each
House to disagree to all amendments
to bill coming from the other, and
refer the points in dispute to a CON-
mittee composed of three Members
of either House. These six Congress
men can change the bill as they
choose for the most part, and their
work is generally ratified without
much objection. The custom hus
grown popular because of the diff
Guilty of getting the Houses in free
and open debate to agree to anyth-
ing. The device greatly increases
the responsibilities of the President
of the Senate and Speaker, as they
have to select all the conference
committees.
The latest Governmental fraud that
has come to light here, is the stamp
theft of the Postoffice Department.
An official was charged with having
stolen $4,000 postage stamps which
were found in his house. The
Republicans have determined if posi-
BILE to prevent disclosures of frauds
during the canvass. Since Senator
Hale's committee got work in secret,
and Secretary Chambers Court of
inquiry began it's sessions with closed
doors, nothing has been heard of the
frauds which filed the air a few weeks
ago. The Senator from Maine has
created the impression that he moved
to the front as an investigator in
order to prevent exposures which
might be hurtful to Mr.. Blaine.
Among the statesmen still linger-
ing in Washington the chief topic of
comment of course is the Democratic
Presidential ticket. 1t is pronounced
eminently acceptable and wise by
such men as s. S. Cox, of New York,
Holman of Indiana. Senators Vest,
and Cockrell of Mo-, and Garland of
Ark. The platform they say is one
of the finest upon which the party
ever entered on campaign, being in
it's entirety a code of first class Dem
ocratic and progressive thought.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
ron CONGRESS.

JAS. y. MIL LER, ~ q candidate for 70
election TO Congress, subject 10 the actor
OF tho Democratic Convention Of tho sti
District.
REPRESENTATIVE
We are authorized 10 announce j, II.
BRIDGES, OF Caldwell county, as a oandi'
date for representative from the Dist Dis.
triot, subject 10 the Democratic nominating
convention.
We are authorized 10 announce CAPT.
FRRG. KYLE M candidate for Ropresen'
t,tive, 9ist district, subject 10 the Demo
cratic Convention.
FOR SHERIFF
wo arc authorized 10 announce JAS. A.
WREN ~ q candidate for the Office OF Sher-
in Of Hays county.
ron TREASURER.
We are authorized TO announce CAPT.
JAMES FORGEY, as n candidate for Treas
urer Of Hays County.
We arc authorized 10 announce JOHN III.
PATTERSON rs candidate for reelection
TO the Office Of Treasurer of Hays county.
Having been earnestly solicited by nu-
merous voters of Hays County 10 become
candidate for County Treasurer, / hereby
announ 20 myself u candidate for that ONCE
and ask the support Of nay fellow citizens,
promising 10 discharge the duties Of the
Office TO the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
II. A. LANCASTER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-24

THE weather is so hot rs greatly
to hinder the work on our State Cap
itol, but all the machinery being now
in position, it will advance rapidly on
the advent of cooler weather.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-24

Moses Berger, deputy postmaster
at Maria, Texas, absconded on the
9th ult., with several hundred dol
lars, stolen from registered letters.
He gambled.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-24

We see it stated that that den Of
infamy, the Vaudeville theatre of San
Antonio, has at last been closed.
Hope it is not too good news to be
true.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-24

The Greedy expedition have been
discovered and the survivors brought
home. Most of them had died of
starvation.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-24

THERE was q successful stage rob-
berry the other day between San An
tonic and Boerne.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-24

The independent Republicans are
organizing for the support of Cleye
land.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-24

Blaine and Logan have published
their letters OF acceptance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-24

CLEVELAND 4; {; 4;
assistance by the renowned Goodrich. Largest,
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Costs more pc copy to manufacture than the 9TH
er lives that sold for twice its price. Outsells all
others ten to one. One Of ou- agents made profit
OF over $50 the first day. harvest OF gold will be
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coed grandy. Terms free, and the most liberal
ever offered. Save valuable time by sending 25cts
for postage etc., on free outfit which includes large
prospectus book. Act quIekly-a day at the start
is worth week at the finish.
II. HALLETT & CO., Portland, Maine.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-08-15
The Worlds EXPOSITION.

The Worlds exposition at New Or
leans is held by virtue of an act of con-
gress, under the auspices of the general
government, (Which has appropriated
$500, 900 for its purposes) the National
Cotton Planters ASSOCIATION and the
citysof New Orleans. Appropriations
for it's benefit have been made by the
principal states of the Union, by numer-
Gus counties and cities and by several
foreign countries.
The main building, now about fin
ished, is the largest structure ever erect.
ed, covering SO acres Of space under
one roof. The Horticultural hall, also
nearly completed, is the largest build
ever erected for the purpose, being GOO
feet long by 1914 in width. In the center
tower it is arranged to show 10000
plates of fruits. The government build
ing will of itself be much larger than the
majority Of what are termed great expo
sition buildings, it being Ss5 feet long
by 565 feet in width. This building will
contain the government and state ex-
hibits. Many other structures will be
erected. This exposition gives every
promise of being the greatest and grand
est ever held.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-08-15

The Territorial convention to nomin-
ate delegate to congress, will be held at
Pierre. September IL. Very wisely our
county convention to nominate six del
egates to represent Griggs county has
not vet been called. The vote of Griggs
upon so important occasion is too valua-
BILE to be thrown away byelecting the
delegates and then sending their proxies
to some ringster to peddle out at the ex-
pense of our reputation as intelligent
citizens. We hope the convention will
be fairly called, and well attended, and
men selected as delegates who will at
tend the convention or find some Griggs
county man to carry their proxies. Do
not hang back from the convention and
then growl at the action Of the people
who attend, but attend yourselves.
North Dakota should support RAYMOND,
and six men should be selected who are
content to represent their constituents.
While the result of the convention will
be extremely doubtful, if any North
Dakota man can secure a nomination it
is Raymond.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-08-15
Real Estate Transfers.

Florence Frazier, Of Fargo, sold to
John A. Mcclure, of Casselton, the
NE section IL, tp, IA, r. So.
Peter E. Nelson to r. C. Cooper, NV
/ section 25. tp. 156, r. So.
Harvey w. Yeaton to Josephine r.
Adams, n-w section 81, tp. 147, r. SO.
Andrew johnson. Of IIillsboro, to T.
n. Gildersleeve, of Nelson county, e !
s-w I section 6, and 4n-w4 section Z,
tp. l48, range 58.
F. E. Kindred to C. +. Kindred. parts
of sections l, 8, q intp. 145, range So.
r. G. Cooper to Peter E. Nelson, lot
IN block %, for $425.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-08-15
The Legislative Committee Meeting.


The committee of the Ninth Legis-
lative district met at Jamestown, Aug.
ust 13. The meeting was called to OF
der by Chairman j. F. Wallace, of Bur-
leigh. There were present, F. II. REM
ington, Barnes county; Chas. II. STAN
lev, Kidder county; B. S.Russell, James
town; Frank Mead. Mandan: Byron
Andrus. of Griggs.
Mr.. Mead moved that the convention
be held at Bismarck, the capital OF the
territory. Seconded by Mr.. Stanley.
Mr.. Remington stated that Valley City
was Il candidate for convention honors.
b. s. Russell said that Jamestown
would be pleased to receive the conven-
tion and entertain it's members. j. +.
Wallace. on behalf of Bismarck, made
an eloquent appeal. Mr.. Andrus spoke
for Valley City. and said that in doing
so he represented the wishes of 1000
Republican voters. The ballot taken
resulted, four for Bismarck. two for
Valley City, and Bismarck was declared
the place Of holding the convention.
The date of the convention was fixed us
Wednesday, October Is, 1854, at .
| O'Clock q. m.
On the question of apportionment, it
was moved by b. S. Russell that all
counties in this district now nnorgan-
lied, but which shall be organized on OF
before October IL, shall he entitled to
representation in the convention, which
was carried.
The basis of representation as appor.
toned by the territorial committee was
adopted.
The county conventions to elect dele
gates must be held not earlier than DC
tober l..
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-08-15

Odegard & Thompson have some thin
but healthy town lots, adapted for build
the tSsy vii Exchange for iine fat COWS % or
steers.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-08-15

NorlcE OF FINAL pRoor.-i.and Once ut Furgo,
D. T.. Aug. s, 1884. Notice is hereby given thut
the following named settler has filed notice o. ne
intention to make final proof in support of hs
claim and secure final entry thereof on The 29fh
dny of September. 1884. viz: Andres Mikkel.
SON. d. S: No 14s35 for the southeast gu quarter OF
section 10. township 141 IL, range 50 ", and names
the following as his witnesses, viz: Ole Syser;;
ron. John 7. Forholdt, Anton Hanson, Edward
Hanson, all Of ottowa Grsss . county, A d; T.: John
n. Jorgensen. clerk of district court. at Coopers-
town, Griggs county, u. r.. ON the 9th day Of
HORACE AUSTIN, Register.
liver Jacobaon, Attorney. 30-35
NOTICE OF FINAL PRooF-Land office at Fargo,
y. r., August 8, 1854. Notice is HEREBY given that
the following named settler has filed nollc. OF ms
cluim and secure final entry thereof on the 18th
day OF September 1894 viz: Peder A. Me!gard,
Is. ,p 146 II, r. 60 W, and names the following us
his witnesses, viz: Thorn us Croft. Alex Kennedy,
Thomas Robertson and james F. Gorthy, all Of
COOpcrstOwn, ID. Il.
The testimony to be taken before John N. Jor-
gensen, clcr< of district court, at Coopcrstown.
Griggs coul :, ID. r., on the 9th day OF Septem-
00'' a =. ''''' - HORACE AUSTIN, Register.
liver jacobson. attorney. 3.35
NoTlcE OF FINAL PRooF.-Land Office at Fargo,
d. r.. July II, 1884 Notice il hereby given that
the following named settler has filed notice of her
claim % and = secure dnnl entry thereof on the 9Th
day Of September, 1884, viz: Isabella Brown. H.
Z. No l4s01 for the southeast Y Of southeast of
SECTION ~, township l46 n, range 5s w, and names
the following az her witnesses yiz:James Walker
Samuel B. Lungford. all Of Cooperatown, Grlggs
county, d. T.
The te estmony bf claimant and witncrscs to be-
taken before John N. Jorgenpen. clerk of
the district court at Cooperstown. Griggs county
d. T.. on the I'd dny Of Sept. A. D. 1894 at his
Office. HORACE AUSTIN. Register
VIM (,laes attorney 1888
NorIcEor FINAL PRoor-Land Office at Fargo"
D. r., July LIST. 1884. Notice is hereby given that
the following named settler hat ed notice OF Of h
claim and secure finu entry thereof on the goth
day Of Angas ss viz " William toMnsh;n i1s p
| range GO ". and names the following a. his wiz
ler..s, viz: Harry Clarke, Gideon Sheldon, George
Calder, John Im-lund.. all of Willow r. o..
Griggs county. D. Y. Tic, testimony of claimant
and witnesses TO be taken before John n.
Jorgeneen, clerk Of the district cOnrt,
ut Coopsrstown, Griggs. county. D. .T., T.,
HORACE AUSTIN. Register.
VIM. Glass. Attorney. 1870
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-08-01
I.s.- rr.m The ..Yaa..a. Peat


Gov. Moody and bis excellent lady ar.
rived ~ Newport last Saturday.
A fine hotel IL 10 bo erected ia West Ya-
quina. A large iron foundry will also bo
feature Of tho coming village before tho
storms OF winter are upon us,
The olghteeu hundred feet OF trestle
across the slough at Boon's Is completed
Ani wo suppose the track IL laid across Il,
Wells Fargo 4 Co. have established an
express Office on Yaquina nay. with head
quarters az present mt Drasheld's store,
Newport, Mr. Mills, tho present manag-
or, will open an ofilce at Yaquina In n
short time.
The tre stle across Aldrlch'a gulch In
completed. II Is 500 feet long. and over
900 hundred feet high. Work was com.
menced on the 5th inst, and tho knowing
ones predicted that Il wsu.d take at lea st
eight months to complete it. And so II IL
with all tho work on the o p r Il, the
wIseacros are constantly getting LEFT.
Our youngest boy, Jay, fell of the blum
on wednesday. and dislocated his,-wagon
creating largo bump or horn on his
webstsrlan brow. Wen venture last
years almanac that there isn't another
year.older In Wobieot tn It can fall head
foremost OF tho perpendicular blur q
the ground below without breaking his
neck-and will agree to give the almanac
back II we win It.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-08-01
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

JM Nolan. of CORVALLIS. was In Albany
Sunday.
Gil Bsbsr. of Washington county. has
been in Albany this week.
Mrs Charles wolverton has been rusticat.
ing some time at the BAY.
I /. Porter was in Albany Friday on his
way home irsm the Chicago convention.
Mias E.tellA Patterson, Of Salem has been
visiting with Mas Eta Sites daring tho
week.
Dr 7 + Smith, who was la Albany re-
ceatly has returned TO Waitsburg going with
bis team.
Daniel Best returned from San Francisco
last Tuesday evening. aitera veFy successful
summer there.
Mr. Frank Conovsr, oi the Salem Tall.
made Us q call last Saturday. We hope
Frank may call again.
Caief Engineer N Hotflaln and Assia.
tAnt Chief w Il BlAin were IN Portland Moo.
day In the interest Of the coming toasna.
ment.
Clay Marshall and family returned from
Eastern Oregon, bag aud baggags.a fsw dAys
ago. aud nos there is no place like Linn
county.
Mira S b Story. OF East Portland. has been
in Albany. this week. being called hers by
tho siekasss Of her daughter. Mrs Duncan
MonteiLh.
RID Murray left for the Bay Wednesday,
taking with him Mi.se. Minnie Ana Matte
Alison. A b Paxton, Jas Foster. Jr.. Rent
Barker. and Mr. RobSrs,on.
Joo wsbber. Jr.. representing the Com.
merciAl Insurance TO-. was in tho city We'd.
nssday. 70 adjust the loss on tho throshing
mAshing burned Friday night
Mr. s n w HindmAn. a gSaniao friend Of
the DKNocEAT. Of Crook county. was in Al.
hsny last Saturday. and Of course did NEE
forget to remember us. He was recently
elected J. r. there. aud will make . aise.
class one.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-08-01

containing the rock, and hurling IL at tho
fellow with gun, knocking him over. The
other caught his wounded companion, while
Mr. Jessoe, being tired Of the interview has
tened tewnward and made dotodr for home
considering the atmosphere Of tho depot
grounds unwholeaome.
The San Francisco Chronicle has long
article on tho marriage Of George sin 10 Miss
Andersen, from which we take the fellow.
ing '"rho moat notable social event OF tho
week was tho marriage Of George w Sill, Of
Montana, to Miss Byra G Anderson, daugh-
ter Of tho lato capitalist, John Anderson.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev
DR. Scott at the Anderson residence. aud was
witnessed by about forty friends Of the con.
tracing parties. While the guests were ar
irving operate music was given by band.
and at the appointed hour the bridal party
entered tho parlor. After the cerenony con-
gratulations and refreahments were offered,
and tho newly married couple took the train
fer Monterey aud Santa Cruz. Tho bride
was married in her travelling dreas Of steel
gray. The company remained aud carried
ON the festivities during the syening. dancing
being one OF tho features.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-08-01
Arrested for nouse breaking.

Last Monday Ell. Comely was arrested
for breaking into the house Of o. Robarts,
occupied by Charles Wagner, and Tues
day he was examined before George Hnn-
phney, J. p. The testimony OF the plain-
tiff went 10 shsw that about halfpast seven
o'clock Satu riay night. Mr. Wagner lock
ed up the house, leaving the back window
up about two inches. On oeming back
about eight o'clock he heard some one 10
the back room. Going in there he saw .
person leaving the back door, The win
dow was up. aud trunk OK Mr. Wagner
was epsn with strange bunch of keys
hanging to the lock, but nething was
taken, Following the person mp he heard
him under the front sidewalk, rushing
around in trent to the corner, he saw =
person r.rnHing across the street towards
Cherry & Parkes machine shop, and then
recognized him as the prisoner, Two
ladies sitting near en- q porch, saw this
last part and recognized the prisoner. Evt-
dence was introduced to prove an alibi
but the Justice Wednesday morning at 8,
o'clock rendered his decision binding the
prisoner over to await tAe actien of the
Grand Jury ia the sum Of $50. The bail
was promptly furnished.