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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10
u. Commissioner for Texas
Arrival of an Eminent and Distinguished
Sculptures.

SculptreSS.
Some time ago, on behalf Of the
Schleicher monument committee, DR..
B. Hadra wrote to Munich to Miss
Elizabeth Ney to Come to this city
for the purpose of making the bust
of the late distinguished congress.
man and statesman, Hon. Gustav
Schleicher, which bust is to be placed
on the monument to be erected to his
memory with funds obtained by this
committee.
Miss Ney is one of the most eminent
and distinguished artists of Europe.
Although there were many eminent
sculptors at Berlin, she was sent fol-
to come from Munich to Berlin to
make statue of Prince Bismarck
and she has also made celebrated
statues of the kings of Hanover and
Bavaria and other distinguished per-
sons Her statute of Prometheus is
a classic work of art of world wide
fame, which has earned her reputa
ton to be envied by any sculptor,
and she has executed number OF
other fine creations. Miss Ney has
reached this city, and will commence
at once the task assigned her by the
committee. Il rs. A. Express.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10

in 1862, went 10 Cuba for his health,
and took the oath OF Office at Havana,
March 4, 1843, returned 10 his home
at Cahawba, Ala, April II. 1853, and
died the next day; John @. Breckin
ridge, Of Kentucky, was Vice President
from 1867 10 1861 Hannibal Hamlin,
from 1861 10 1865; Andrew johnson,
of Tennessee, from March 4, 1865, to
April 10, 1866, President Lincoln
having been assassinated on the preyi-
GUS night; Schuyler Colfax, Of Indi'
ana, from 1869 10 1878; Henry
Wilson, Of Massachusetts,, from 1878
TO the day of his death, Nov. %,
1876; William A. Wheeler, of New
York, from 1877 to 1881 Chester
A. Arthur, from 1881 TO the death Of
President Garfield in the fall Of the
same year.
The death of four Presidents with
in the past A years should teach
both parties the Importance of select.
ing first class men for the Vice
Presidency Courier Journal.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10
The Sam Houston State Normal Insti'
tute
From IN. Hun,.yills Item Of June 10,

From the Huntsville Item Of June 10
The idea OF a state normal sch 90
for Texas originated in the fertile
brain of that noble philanthropist
DIR. b. Sears agent Of the Peabody
education fund. Governor Roberts
warmly favored the suggestion
Upon his earnest recommendation
the legislature made the idea a re,
atty. Regarding the normal school
as the heart Of the public school
system, il was decided TO name the
proposed institution the "Sam Hous
ton State Normal School" in honor
of the hero of Texan independence.
Houston had spent the evening OF
his eventful life in Huntsville. Here
was his neglected grave. AS an
everlasting monument to the honored
dead, the normal school was located
at Huntsville On the first Of Octo-
Der, 1879, the school opened with
Bernard Mallon rs principal. Com.
ing here, he said that he would make
this his last and best work. On the
21st of the same month in which the
school opened, he entered upon his
rest. II. III. Smith succeeded Prof.
Mallon, and continued in charge Of
the school to the close of the second
session. The third annual session
opened on the Goth of September,
1881, with j. Baldwin as principal.
The faculty has continual the same,
with the single change occasioned by
the death of Prof @. p. Estill.
"Under the careful management
of DIR. j. Baldwin" says Hon. j. l..
M. Curry general agent of the Pea
body fund, "the Sam Houston State
Normal school steadily grows in use,
fitness and popularity. In fveyears
the annual attendancet has increased
from 10 to 200, and the number Of
graduates from 81 to III. The
course of study has been extended
from one to three years" 'In my
judgment" says state superintendent,
b. M. Baker, "this school is the most
valuable ally of the common schools. u"
Each state senatoeappoints five state
students from his district. These
receive board, books and tuition free.
The competitive examination will be
held on Tuesday, July 29. The new
catalogue seems to give all necessary
directions to competitors Besides
state students, about an equal number
of pay students are admitted. These
receive books. and tuition free, but
pay their own board.
During the. five years of its exist
ance, 1856 different students have
entered the school, of whom 299
have graduated. These represent
every section of the state, and with
few exceptions, are represented as
teaching in the public schools of the
state.
Graduates of the state normal
school are expected to attend the
summer institutes, and assist in the
work. One normal institute is held
in each senatorial district. These
Institutes open July 7, and continue
four weeks. The law makes it the
duty of all teachers to attend these
Institutes.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10
St. Leonard Hotel,
MAIN PLAZA,
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.

This Hotel has lately been open
ed on the European Plan, aud
promises to be rery popular Al
Of the appointments are Jfrst-cldss
and ne'c. The rate is 81 per day.
The proprietor, Phineds p.
Lounsbery, is a Mr. York man,
and kRors hoU a hotel ought 10
be kept +; and tce can 0Hsacer from
personal erPerioRoe that those once
enjoying its comforts wiH be sure
to return again. Cars and On
nibuses pass the door. Sto,kmen
,riH please make note Of this.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10
Circnlar.
OFrIcK OF u. s.. COMMISSIONER ron
Texas TO THE WoRLDs EposI-
TIoS AT N. o.

Texas TO THE WoRLD's ExPosI
rIos AT N. o.
PALESTINE, TEX, June Is, 1884.
For the purpose Of the more thor
ough organization Of those persons IN
Texas DESTROYS of seeing reputable
exhibit from our State at the ap
preaching Exposition TO DO held al
New Orleans, commencing the first
of December next, 1, as United States
Commissioner for Texas TO said
"World's Exhibition" desire to ap
point, upon application. one efficient
superintendent for the State, for each
OF the following departments, for the
purpose of receiving, collecting and
shipping 10 New Orleans specimens
for exhibit in the several departments,
to-wit: Agriculture, Geology and
Minerology, Flora and Fauna, Live
Stock, Poultry and Dogs. Sanitary
and Hygiene, Horticulture, Fish and
Fisheries, Reptiles and Insects, Edu-
cational and History, Relics and Cur
iosities, Railroads, Railroad systems
Of State, Maps, statistics &c, Texas
land system, maps surveys abstracts
&c. Immigration pamphlets, Tex
as publications, files of newspapers,
law reports of societies, fairs, public
Libraries, galleries, clubs and books by
Texas authors, Forestry, Texas grass
ard grasses, Woody and Fibrous
substances. Arts, Lumber industries.
Manufactures, Mineral waters and
summer resorts. Department OF
Womens work and exhibits of skill
and industry in the fine arts, needle
work &c. Mechanical department.
Entomology zoology and ornithology,
Taxidermy, Pomology and soils, and
such other departments as may be
suggested.
The time for procuring Exhibits is
growing short. All Specimens must
be in New Orleans and placed in posi-
ton at day not later than the 18th
of November next.
All expenses of procuring, shipping
and mounting specimens will be paid
by the Commissioner.
I invite applications from persons
who are willing to assist us in either
of the departments above named,
upon the reception of which 1 will
give full Instructions
The Exposition at New Orleans is
to be national and international.
The United States Commissioners
from the several States are perfecting
their State organizations, and each
state gives promise of creditable
exhibits. Texas mustnot be in arrear
OF her sister States.
1 recommend that the Honorary
Commissioners for each county, do
at once proceed to organize city, town
and neighborhood societies for the
collection of specimens, and report
such organization with post office
address to me at Palestine, Texas, as
also to the State and District com
missioners. Where there is no county
Honorary Commissioner I urge that
the citizens do organize and report
same.
Acknowledging courtesies already
extended to myself and others engaged
in attempting to procure for Texas a
reputable exhibit for the exposition,
I respectfully ask the daily and
weekly news papers Of the State to
publish this circular.
T. T. GAMMAaE.
U. S Commissioner for Texas.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From Our Regular Correspondent

WASHINGTON June, 30th, 1884.
Both Houses of Congress are work
ing hard for an early adjournment.
The Senate is now discussing the
River and Harbor bill, about one hall
of which has been approved. Indica,
tons are that some important works
are to be neglected, or are to be
allowed to drag along in an aimless
wasteful way, while small jobs, which
are more for the advantage of individ
uals, stand chance for improve
ments.
The House is debating the bill to
pay Government employees, who have
worked more than eight hours day
since the eight hour law was passed,
the extra compensation to which they
claim title. This discussion has
brought out a number CT SNOWY
speeches from Members who hold
that the labor market can be regula-
ted by Legislation, without regard to
supply or demand Some of the
most effective criticisms of the bill
have been offered by southern demo,
Gratis many of whom have escaped the
contagion of hypocrisy, and demago-
gism.
Hereafter it is thought the Con-
greSSiOnaI Record will show only
what actually takes place in the two
great deliberative assemblies of the
country. Senator Vest of Missouri,
offered an amendment to the Legisla-
tive Appropriation, which was adop-
ted without dissent It prohibits the
publication of speeches in the Record
that have not been delivered on the
floor of either House.
Mr.. Blaine has had his household
goods packed and shipped to Augusta,
Maine. During the past week his
son Walker Blaine, went through the
Departments here searching for boil
tiers. A list was made up, and these
men are given to understand, if they
do not simulate some enthusiasm,
they will have to go next March, if
Blaine should be elected.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10

Mr.. W. H Kenner, wife and
daughter and Miss Mona Sweatman
have returned from a pleasure trip to
Saltillo, and express themselves highly
pleased with their excursion. Mr..
Kenner is of the opinion that Saltillo
would be one of the favorite summer
resorts of the North American con
tinent if proper hotel accommodation
were furnished. He regards tn,
management of the Mexican National
road as unexcelled, his party having
been the recipient of the greatest
politeness from all attaches Will
whom they came in cOntact-[Laredc
Times.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10
CHICAGO.

Texas was complimented at the
Democratic National Convention by
making Ex-Gov. Hubbard TEN.
porary chairman. AS we go to press
we have no news of O nomination.
Tilden sent telegram reaffirming his
final declination. Cleveland appears
to be most prominent, but has q
strong opposition, which, if they are
able to combine, may defeat him.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10

John Adams, of Massachusetts,, was
Vice President from 1889 TO March
4. 1897: Thomas jefferson. Of Vir-
ginia, from 1877 to 1891; Aaron
Burr, of New York, from 1901 to
1906; George Clinton, Of New York,
from 1906 to 1913; Elbridge Gerry,
of Massachusetts,. from 1913 to Nov.
%, 1914, the day Of his death; Dan
iel ID. Tompkins, of New York, from
1877 to 1925: John C. Calhoun. OF
South Carolina, from 1925 to Decem-
Der. 1892. when he resigned; Martin
Van Buren. Of New York. from 1888
TO 1887; Richard NJ johnson, OF
Kentucky. from 1897 to 1871; John
Tyler, Of Virginia. from March 4,
lS4l. TO April !. IS4l. the day on
which President Harrison died
George NJ Dallas, Of Pennsylvania,
from lS45 to 1919; MiIlard Fillmore,
from 1919 to July, 1850. when Pres.
dent Taylor died. Wm. r King. ol
Alabama, was elected Vice President
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10
Made a Note Of 1t.

s'Whats the matter with the bank z
demanded an excited tourist.
"Closed, replied the calm citizen.
"What," exclaimed the excited one,
''not closed?"
"Shut up tighter than wax, assert
ed the calm one.
''Well, that's queer" said the tour,
list. "Not ten steps from where we
now stand citizen told me she was
busted wide open,' and now you say
she is shut up tight as wax. What
liars some men are" And he made
an entry in his note book.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10

SO far as the Gonzales district is
concerned, there seems to be only one
opinion, and that is that the present
congressman, James f. Miller, will
have no trouble in getting the nomi.
nation. 1 talked with Hon. j. v
Hutchins on the subject, and asked
him what about his candidacy. He
laughed heartily over it, and said
such thought had never entered his
mind, but that on the other hand, he
was of the opinion that Miller would
and ought to be returned without
opposition. The same opinion il
expressed by the leading men in
Colorado and Guadalupe counties; SC
it is safe to say Gonzales will return
her honored son to the halls of con
gress, there to aid the nation in
protecting her every interest and
welfare 5. A. Cor. Inquirer.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10

Reports from all sections indicate
that Texas fairly outshOne herself in
th e matter Of Fourth Of July celebrA
ions this year. The observation OF
the day Wa more general than at any
other time since the wars. A
Express.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10

A colony Of fifty families is farming
in Independents County, Arkansas,
sad are making preparations to locate
IN LamPasas County, Tens
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10

Abiding TO those few democratic
papers which have exhibited so little
sense Of justice in their abuse and
opposition to Mr.. Tilden. the Clarks
vile Standard saws: I'VE venture
our prediction that when the democrat
ic nomination is made Mr.. Tilden
will do more 10 insure its success
than all his assailants can do by their
united action, from the date Of the
nomination to the day Of election. II
is notable that the republicans long
sinee ceased their warfare upon Mr.
Tllden- His envenomed enemies
seem to be in tie democratic ranks.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10
ANNOUNCESI EN'rs.
REPRESENTATIVE.

We are authorized to announce j. p.
BRIDGES. OF Caldwell county, as candi'
date for representative from the 9lst Dis
trict, subject to the Democratic nominating
convention.
We are authorized 10 announce CAPT.
FERG. KYLE az n candidate for Represen-
tative, 9lst district subject to the Demo-
cratic Convention.
SHERIFF.
We are authorized TO announce WM II.
JACKMAN as a candidate for Sheriff OF
Hays County.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10

The cholera does not seen 10 be
abating II France The number Of
desthsat MArseiIles have inc-eased,
and there Is stil great apprehension
both IN the towns OfItsly and France
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10

4 poet sends a contribution eni-
tied Why do / Livef- This Is easy
10 answer. II is because be sends his
contributions to tins Office instead Of
bringing them IN Person.-CEvAns-
vile Argus
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10

HurTzh for the nOz.nosl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-08-04
srNpRy NEW-iERSrY Towns.

IIOHIKIN .-IhOWls Bowie, " E8,t FOrt'cth-st.
and Thomas Boyle, of East Forty-ir>t-St., New
having stolen two horses. which they had i'm their
possession Yesterday the horses were identified
by Peter b. Marks of Bulls Ferry, who sand thcy
held DIR. Elder of the County Hcath Board
was at the City Hall all dpy yesterday aud vac
cuJted free of charge. about twenty-five apph-
cauts. 4 few cases of small poX have been since
Friday. and IL is believed that tho spread of the
disease has been CHECKED.
LO>G NNCu.-Warrcn Leland. jr.. one Of the
propretors of the Ocean Hotel. has purchased an
extensive estate a. Nassau, In the West Indies
where me viii spend winter resort next Novcm-
Der. nuiubar of stone cottages are being erected
i'm the park, which takes its name of Waterloo from
the estate. Several of tho cottages are already
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-08-04
SUNDAY MUSIC IN TIE PARK.

Parasos Of every shade and description crowded
the Mall during the usual concert at Central Park
yesterday afternoon, and although II was shady,
seemed 10 AFFORD their fair owners COuSid crab sat-
IstactiOn. Tall hats were also common. The warm
weather had brought out number of white
dresses, aud altogether the assembl9ge had quite
the appearance of May FAIR. Tho Mall was not as
crowded usual, but the people had evidently
found out that the music could he heard at the
Lake for the shores were filled aud the rowboats
were kept running constantly The chldr, were
out in full force and made It lively for the gold fish
In the fountain the rim of which was irnged with
a picturesque array of dimlnutlve legs and petit
catch pimblc sinner" fell into the water, hut
was promptly fshed out, and returned, somewhat
wiltcd, to her fearful mother, VINO recovered her
composllrc sufficiently to apply "A corrective hand
in manner which must have had a most salutary
effect in removing the temporary chill; number
Of ga lors i'm exuberant spirits were the objects of
considerable attention, aud shared the honOrs with
tive Cinnamon, who wore their qucncs tucked
neatly down their necks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-08-04
. nrvlAG FROM MIR. NcCRrrPy.

In newspaper dispatches from Pittsburg ycscr-
day il was stated thdtJ.H McCGeery general solic-
tor Of thc Plttsburg and Lake Enc Railroad who
has the contract for building the Neville Railroad,
is having considerable trouble with the Italian
laborere. who are in arrcar. of pay, and That "A
large amount of the road, bonds had been hypoth-
ccatcd nv Mr. McCrcery. II was also stated that
he vae i'm default m the payment OF balance due
to one of tie heirs of the Rachel C. Hall estate, of
winch H. Is the guardian. Nh. MctIccrv, whose
office ia in the GuTncscy building, said, lu cxpla-
nation of Tho above, vest rday:
Iwuu,d Ike tho privilege ~ Saying three things;
Ist own the entire issue ~ ho Neville Island Roll
road bonds d. excepting ten bonds, all arc now ia tic
100 scasion Of my associates I'm the building Of this road
who knowing my MAJ cuEag HcntH. have relieved nc
from any active work on this lin. Ihor are not aui
never have hr.u hypphccltod; but II wished ! have
ID perfect night tu a. M" them
No,,f If any trouble cNise between the con .truc'iuu
Company ami tue ittpna ava not advised ~ II, but II
Ice only temporary, az the enterprise h. iul OF real
merit
U,ri-t am not a vscd Of ANY order of mo otrhan7'
toAtt cotupruul me To HpN a pdHurs which the law
muy nay due nay Ntd Rachel Hat II 3" ttuo have
sought tnANotd NJ pNmrut Ia r'CY cgN way ct least,
having once pl II lo hoard Hnd tuition of my Ntrl aud
not been repaid IT, naturally obiccl To paying IL "a see
und time. Hut ~ the court has mad aH utdtr Tor Na
pay ncnt II wit be- do lc before Monday ODD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-08-04
day. and Justice German held him In @l'ooo 70
BROOKLYN.

Michael Mcmahon. age twenty-five and John
FLYNN. age seventeen, were arrested on oatu iy
night in Jersey City. for stealing truck ana IeaiI
of horses worth $500, from John MCMahon, ol
No I35 North Ninth ST. on July 30. The property
was recovered and the prisoners were taken u
Brooklyn.
In quarrel at No. SO Firstst, f. d., early yes
terday morning, John Drury, age twenty-seVeh,
stabbed Michael Woodlock, age forty IN the aOq3-
men, with a knife, causing a serious wound; nc
also cut Peter DOwd in the face, ana MIS- Elccl
Dowd IN the right arm. Drury was locked up III
the Fourth street Police station.
Two Italians named Angelo Dellagrcno. age
twenty-eiIht, of No. - UnlOn-st., and Nicholas
Corlco. age twcnty-eight. of No 100 Um9n-St.'
0uarrcllcd yesterday IN front of the former mousse
about "a woman. DclagrcnO draw razor ana
wounded Corlco dangerously in the face and rght
land College Hospital and his assallant was ar
rested.
John Kennedy, age twenty, Of No. 260 Wyckoh,
St. was sent to the Long Island College Hospital
Yesterday morning with q fracture of the skull,
winch h. said was caused by some unknown person
striking him over the head with stick IN ruin
ave. near SlXth-st.
White the Salvation Army were holding scryccs
i'm their church i'm Wavcrly-ayc.. Murtagh McPher-
son ace FORTY member of the Army, was struck
ON the head with u stone while entering the build
nu He received n scalp sound winch was dresser
nj the Cumberland street Hospital.
Analrav took place among some Italian RESIDENT
of Howard curt last evening IN whlrh knives ana
pistos were freely used Michel Nolcando, ago
iorty received four stab wounds IN the liRhi arm
and shoulder. Ne was removed Ia tho City hos-
pital His assailauts were not found
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-08-04
DONGs OF TIE WORKNGMEN

The Central Labor Union met yesterday at Sec
ond-ave. and firSt.st The Bakers Union reported
that it had discharged the non-union musicians
hired for their picnic and have hired Instead
members of the union. The Progressive
CiGarmakers reported that the propnctors
of Irving Hall were selling nom
union cigars and il was resolved not 90 patrOnIzc
Irving Hall until union brands were sold there.
Tie taiiors reported that they will parade III a
body on September l, and some of them viii be at
work i'm trucks The east side drv-poods clerks re
ported that a number of their employees had agreed
10 close ut p. m, and they asked the Arbitration
Committee of the union TO VISIT such of the stores
rs refused to close and induce them II possible TO
accedc to the demand.
he silk ubb0n weavcTS reported that Their trade
is dull and they have been forced 10 accept further
reductions. The painters reported that the work
ON public school No. 33 in West Twenty cighth-st.
Is dong i'm a steady manner by non-unon men.
Tho secretary was instructed 90 bring the matter
before the board Of education. Tho picnic COM
mittee reported that 10000 tickets had been
sold for the picnic and am additional edition Of
30 600 was ordered to be printed II was reported
that "a meeting of culorcd werkiugmcn viii be held
next SATURDAY night in the African NJ, thodist Eps-
copal Church in ~ullivau-s for the purpose OF or
pani7iug a Coorod Woriugmen's CLUB. The offer
hy Mr. boane. themanager Of tho steamer Plymouth
kosk of the steamer for excursions for the Union
building fund was accepted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-08-04
KILLED py BEING THROWN DOWN.

John Lyons and ms wife were quorrclling IN the
Vcstcr,lav afternoon. when William McKeuna, an
other tenant of the house. iutcrfered. The two
men engaged in a struggle on the st2op and lyon;
IN such = manner that the back of his head struck
The tagging with great force and his skull was
fractured at the base of the BRAIN. causing almost
Inf fhc iuiurcd man was dead upon his ARRIVAL
Tho body was taken 10 thc Morguc ia await the m
0uo,t McKcuua walked to Cola and IlllAry SIS,
Precinct to whom he surrendered himself me
policcman took him back to the house To learn II
his story was true, and he was ih'n locked up ~
the Washington street Police station upon charge
of homicide.