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The Hazlehurst signal., 1884-06-12
n,,vsRy RE0RKrs.

Samuel Rogers was not only q wealthy
banker aud rural poet; he had also .
xeen sense Of hurnor, aud there was
something in tho ,lcalness OF his conn.
tenancc and tho dryness Of his manner
which seemed to give additional point
to his sarcasms. His dwelling was q
"cabinet Of art" and no kept model
bachelors household, his servants con
sisting OF three men and ono woman.
When one died who had been o long
time in his service kind.hcarted friend
called to condole with him on the
loss he had sustained "Wcll |" ex-
claimed Rogers, after listening for somo
time to his expressions Of sympathy, III
don't know that I feel his loss 80 very
much after all. For the tirst seven years
ho was an obligins servant; for the SEQ
ond seven years IN agreeable compan-
ION; but for tho last seven he was ~.
rannical master"
The Hazlehurst signal., 1884-06-12
roNxr AND 1axonAxcE.

Tho consolation OF wealth without
learning Il quito sufficient for q good
many grander proprietors than the ono
who figures in this descriptive item.
Riches arc mailo TO cover up o multi
tudc Of dcAciencies--and q good many
alma. A Chicago papcr says that col.
oscd man, living in that city, hung out
asign on his house reading:
"For sail" He happened to DO ut tho
gate when white man came along and
said:
"YouIl never get an offer for your
house with any such spelling q
that"
The owner Of the place was greatly
puzzled to improve the photography, but
finally took his wiie's advice and made Il
read, "For sell"
This seemed to DO oil right for day
or two, and then o schoolboy halted
and said:
"n you don't fix that sign, al the
school children will DO laughing 81
you"
There was another convention Of The
family TO SEQ where the mistake came In,
and tho Sign was made 10 read. EUR
BALL" II Aadnt been up an hour
when an old colored man cano along
and qusried:
docs you mean dat dis place am fur
Sallyf Whist you gwino 10 glib do place
TO Sally furf"
cam you findin' fault wild dat signi"
askod the other.
"well, I doan' quito ootch on 70 do
spellin'."
"You doan'. chr Has you got 500
to pay cash for dis placei"
"No, sab"
"Den you poss on an shetup. Maybe
doom spell iiat do same rs you do, but
rze got prospects Of handlin' 500,
while you have got boat knees out 70 do
weathe-. I doan' ker TO use high. flown
language an have TO war shoe on one
fut an butte on do odder. Go long, ole
man."-Touths Companion
The Hazlehurst signal., 1884-06-12
WHO SHOULD NOR NE 4 WIFE.

Has that woman Q call to be o wife
who thinks more Of her silk dresA than
her children, and visits her nursery no
oitener than once dAy' Has that
woman call 10 be wife who cries for
. cashmere shawl when her husbands
notes ore being protested' Has that
woman call to DO wife who sits read.
ing tho last novel while the husband
stands before the glass vairly trying to
pin together o buttonless shirt bosom
Has that woman call 10 be vile who
expects her husband to swallow diluted
coffee. soggy bread, smoked tea and
watery potatoes ak days In ssvsni
Has she o call TO be wife who hirts
with every man she meets, and reserves
her frown for her homo AresideP Has
she call to DO wife who comes down
to breakfast In sbominable curl papers.
soilcd dressing.gown and shoes down
ut the heel2 Has she call to DO wife
whose husbands love weighed nsushi
In the balance with her ne1tdoor neigh.
boris damask curtain or velvet carpet
has she call 70 DO vito who would
take advantage Of moment Of conjugh
weakness TO extort money or exact .
promised Has sho call to DO vito
who takes journey for pleasure. lcav.
ing her husband to toll in close office,
and have an eye, when at home, TO ser
wants and children2 Has she call TO
be wife to whom good husbands 30
ciety is not the greatest OF earthly bless
ings, and house full Of rosy children
its best furnishing and prettiest sdorn.
month
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mHrsxe rns ylcn

thirty yas ego . TOW porsons OF Ion.
sign birth appeared in The streets with
hair on the upper liz, and were objects
VI curiosity and sometimes Of public
ridicula In 1850 soms Of tho young
swells Of the metropolis began 70 WAR
mustaohes, but Dor some time no clerk
would venture 10 initiate them. In ono
case Q merchant on Pine street who had
Just engaged q clerk for twelve months
or during good behavior. discharged him
for wearing . full beard, claiming thai
the adoption Of tho fAshion laid the
clork open 10 dismissal under the good.
behavior clause 10 tho contract About
the same time q number Of leading NOR
chants gave notice that they would en-.
ploy nobody who wore hair On tho up
par lip. Al late a. 1851 tho senior pro-
prietor Of this paper made his cashier
shave OF an incipient mustsche, and
soon after brought his own son under
The rAsor. In the church Of DR.. Bo-
thuns, o. Brooklyn Heights, sn older
who was suffering from lame wrist al.
lowed his beard 10 grow rather than
submit to barber. The habit, begin
ming in necessity. continued on account
ot tho increase Of comfort which II Il.
fordsd, and the elder Haunted bis beard
before tho s.ngregation constantly. The
result was laughable. Many Of ths
brethren called upon the pastor 70 inaisi
upon doing away with such . scandal
Is full.bearded elder. he led them ID
bis library and showed them how some
OF the early fathers had pleaded against
cutting Of the beard "He TUNED 70
Lactanius, Theodore. 81 Augustine
and 81 Cyprian, ~Ao had stoutly con-
tended for tho grown Of the whole
beard He quoted trom Clement Of
Alexandria the assertion that Mature
adorned men, ike lion. with beard,
as mark Of strength and power Whom
one Of tho viAtors asked him how be
would Like il II tho clergy assumed the
mustachc, Dr.. Bethune referred him TO
q decision Of the fourth Council Of Car
thago "a. d. 252. can ~, In which II
was positively enacted that cleric shall
not shave his beard, and to statement
made by Luther In discussing the sub.
iect, that all tho Protestant martyrs
were burned In their full bcards.'" This
did not settle the matter. for subse-
qusnty the ladies Of the congregation
put In their protest But in few
months vcnturesome lawyer lot his
beard grow after tho manner Of the el-
der, and in little while smooth-shavea
isces were no longer the rule but we're
the eIception.-Nco Y~s Journal q
Copsrerce,
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Hrnu We have it at last. An eminen

HEnu We have it at last. An eminent
electrician has been making Q study
OF the heretofore unaccounted-t,r af.
lection existing between the average old
dog and tho cat, and advances rather
strange theory Us the result Of his In
vestigation. He SAYS that the aged ca
niue is naturally rheumatic. and every
time he licks the cat, or passes his paw
afIectionately alotg her back, he Is SIM
ply doctoring his rheumatism by the
aid OF the electricity in the cats skin
and h ir. The dog docs not regard the
cat so much rs q friend Is magnetic
electrical machine.
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Hrnn 10 another straw. 4 man who
went through an excursion train Of 900
passengers taking Q Presidential vote
didn't find . single Hancock man. p.
S.-He didn't find Garfield man
either. for tho aut person he sccosted
Knocked him down, and dozen othsu
wiped mp the floor with him and wedged
him 70 fast under . seat that all the
passengers escaped before he could TO
lease himself. He has declared himself
IN favor Of tho anti-Masonic candidate.
his treatment IN the Car having made
him dad opposed to srips He was
gxfpped TOO much. 49,
The Hazlehurst signal., 1884-06-12
<NorHEn PREDICTION.

The enc Of the world Is postponed
until 1886 A German paper asserts
that slab has been excavated at ober-
emmel, which contains an inscription in
Latin which, being translated, means (:
"when Easter falls on St. Mara's
(April 25). AMI whit-Sunday on St An.
thongs (June ~. and Corpus Domini
on st. Johns Juno 2i), all tho world
viii call for help" This interesting
conjunction will tako place five years
hence. Another authority for tho data
Of the worlds doom wns the celebrated
prophet, DR.. Michael Nostradamus,
who was born Dec. II. 1903. and died
st Salem, juno "a, 1866.
The Hazlehurst signal., 1884-06-12

THIRTY years ago ono hardly dared
sleep in house not protected BY q
Hghtning-rod. Twcnty years ago light
ning-rods were believed TO DO perfect
protectors Elf well pointed" Ten years
ago people began to discover how tho
world had been humbuggel, and to-day
NOT one man in thirteen has any faithia
the rods or will put one On his house
The Hazlehurst signal., 1884-06-12

In this department / have the most conn
plsts stock ever offered % the people Of
4 Q country Last year purchased the
veliknown Foreign Music Store Of II. Ellie
sndsince have made immense additions to
ths publications Of al The lesdinc homes Of
France, Germany and Italy. Prcmi rent
among thsse d he LlT0LFF MuoiU, the
bet ana cheapest edition Of olassie and
modern music used IN the oouservatories OF
II nations, unrivalled for accuracy, beauty
nd cheapress. Litolf catalogues mailed
o any sddross free, and every piece In the
catalogues can always b had Of ~.
The Hazlehurst signal., 1884-06-12

TIE ladies' wear gold tuning.forks foi
hair pins IN these degenerate dayA
.Theres mudo In The hair" % h
spsak.
The Hazlehurst signal., 1884-06-12

"Br Georgol" exclaimed . French.
man, "rve slept sixteen hours. Iwont
10 bed OF 8 and got mp at g."
The Hazlehurst signal., 1884-06-12

anus county. in Texas. has 2. ooo. 900
acrss u unappropriated land
The Hazlehurst signal., 1884-06-12

ExrxRrxScx keeps dear school. but
tools viii learn In no other.
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CHICKERING PIANOS.
WEBER PIANOS
MATHUSHEK PIANOS
~ HARDMAN PIANOS
HALE PIANOS

Inhibited in my new and elegant ware
DOM In the rear OF my store. The upright,
on tho lower, the squares on the upper.
Second hand pianos In great variety, nom
IS mp 70 $3.50 displayed on the first and
second floors Of 1876 Canal stteot. Some OF
these pianos have been but little used and
are liks new, others have been thoroughly
repaired and renovated and all sold. With
guarantee. Pianos repaired, tuned, moved.
etc. ut most reasonable and liberal rates.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-04-07

llSlN "llo CcNC a. vi lin
placing his arm in that of the
worthy doctor and turning
him toward an adjacent bar
room. But we are told that
good gentleman declined the
invitation.
Prince Lunalilo was the
soul of honor and personal
gallantry. When once inter-
rupting the deliberations of
the House of Peers masonic
what indiscreet manner, he
was requestedby the chairman
to desist, upon penalty ofbeing
expelled or committed for
disorder. The prince defiantly
persisted, when the chair per-
emptorily ordered him to be
silent or to leave the room.
Prince Bill angrily departed,
adjourned to the House res
taurant and imbibed solely to
solace his wounded spirit.
At the end of an hour he re-
turned abjectly tipsy to the
Chamber of Peers, in thick
tones saying: Gentlemen, [
askyourpardon. Mr.. Speaker,
| ask yours. If you will
allow me to resume my seat,
| give you my word of honor
that ! will not open my mouth
again to speak or to drink
during the rest of the after
noon.'' And he did not, but
religiously kept his faith,
sitting down silently in his
place and presently falling
soundly asleep, with not even
a snore to interrupt any subse-
quent proceedings, while chair
and house alike would break
spasmodically into an undigni-
fled grin at the entire absurdity
Of the situation. The "king
of hearts" and the ''friend of
people, was universally appre-
ciated for the humor and
humanity of his nature by
peasant, peer and prince. He
was a good fellow and witty
gentleman, and this they all
we'll knew.
When Kamehameha the
Last lay dead under the
shadow of the majestic kahilis
(colored plumes on inlaid
poles) waving above his en-
broidered cerements, and with
taboos protecting the sacred
spot, the question began to
be preached, Who, shall be
king? There was no provided
successor to the crown. In
such a novel crisis it devolved
upon the Legislative body by
constitution of the kingdom
to elect by ballot incumbent
to the throne. Twocandidates
were in the field, both chiefs
of the highest order, alaSs of
the first rank and men of
eminent mark. Colonel David
Kalakaua was the foremost
of these, a chevalier without
reproach, of the best and
bluest blood in the realm, of
commanding presence, Gull
tured intellect, handsome,
swarthy countenance and a
brave ana generous nature.
He had been, too, command
er-in-chief and postmaster
general of the little kingdom,
both offices of honor and dis
tinction. But he was one of
old royalists and aristocrats
of Hawaii, a sort of Hawaiian
Hamiltonian, and popular
clamor at the moment ran
toward democracy or Hawaii
an Jeffersonianism. Public
prejudice was in favor of
Prince Bill, the peer of the
people, the tribune of the is
| l. ~
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-04-07
What 4 Saw and Heard
in Honolulu.
BY DAVID GRAHAM ADEE.
From the Republic.

coNrINuEp rRoN sArunpAY.

Inc evening OF Ine per-
Torrance came, the audience
of expectant and enthusiastic
kanakGS assembled, the actors
and riders were there in their
tights and spangles, the clown
and ring-master were on hand,
and the band was ready to
strike up "Hail to the Chief
but the royal box was
empty, the ngdidnotarrive.
1t got to be a quarter past
eight, and the general impa-
thence knew no limits. At
this moment Prince Bill
strolled in and assumed a
private seat among the audi
ence, which instantly rose to
its feet to welcome the ever
popular favorite. Lunalilo
quietly waved them back to
their seats, which they at once
resumed at his command. 1t
grew to be eight o'clock and
twenty minutes, and the feel
ing of disappointment at the
delay was asits utmost tension.
At exactly twenty-five
minutes past eight Prince Bill
across in his place, watch in
hand, and, reckoning the
ring-master to him, said in a
voice loud enough to be heard
all through the tent:
"Mr. Ring-master, at half
past eight, if the king is here,
let the band play God Save
the King and go on with the
performance
Then pausing moment,
with the inimitably humorous
play of expression and a
sparkle of his luminous eye,
he added:
"And, Mr.. Ring-master,
at half-past eight, if the king
is not here, let the band play
God damn the king and 90
on with the performance !"
Before the instant appoint
ed, however, King Kameha-
meha the Fifth entered with
his party, the band played
GOOD save the King amid
wild shouts oflaughter and APP
plause, and the performance
proceeded according to direc-
ton.
The prince was accustomed
to his little bibulous bouts at
times with admiring and
chosen cronies, and the day
after these not infrequent
festivities his pallid counten-
ance and redeemed eyes would
treacherously betray the
genial manner in which he
had passed the preceding
evening. For some consider
able period these generous
libations had ceased, and
during that abstemious inter-
val Father Damon (that fine
old New England missionary
of the Hawaiian Islands, still
fioul.ishing at his post of
religious duty, | am glad to
say happened to encounter
Prince Bill one Morning in
the street, when they saluted
and stoppedtospeak together.
Said Father Damon, persua-
sively:
81 am happy to see, prince,
that you are improved in youI
appearance. Perhapsyou have
even gone SO far as to sign
the pledge. All, the wine-cup
isa bad friend and a worse foet
] must compliment you upon
your good resolutions, and
will pray that they may result
in your complete conversion
and redemption
"Father Danon,' answered
Lunalilo, his eyes silly twink
lino with 0lee. "you are the
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-08-28
On the Right Track at Last.

Our corporate authorities have ct last de-
cided to utilize the services of the convicts
in our county Jail, in the way of working
the streets. The corporation merely pays
their board. They began work on Monday,
under guard of officer Obanion, and we saw
them on Tuesday doing excellent service on
the street leading by DIR. Daniels. They
all seemed to work with alacrity. This sort
of reception is not only inst and proper,
but will be spt to do good by causing dis
position to avoid the penalty by good be-
havior. Let the rule be strictly enforced
against all alike, without regard to color or
previous condition, accompanied by efforts
at moral suasion and good example on the
part of our leading people, and the effect
cannot but prove most wholesome, while
those who may prove incorrigible will be
apt to leave our town for its good in search
of more congenial chimes.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-08-28
County Convention.

Dem ocratic Convention Hays county,
met at the court house pursuant to call OF
Ed. j. L. Green, chairman of the Demo,
cratic Executive Committee of said county,
who stated the object of the convention.
Oh motion, Capt. J. G. Storey was elect
ed chairman of the convention and Jas. q.
Burleson, secretary.
Mr.. E. A. Vaughan then withdrew the
name of Capt. Ferg Kyle, and pledged him
to support the nominee of the convention.
On motion of Mr.. ]. V. Hutchins, dele
gates to the District Convention which meets
at Seguin, on the 26th of August. were in
structed to vote for DIR. j. HI. Combs, OF
San Marcos, as long as his name is before
the convention.
On motion of Mr.. ]. v. Hutchins, the
appointment of committee on credentials
was suspended, and delegates from each
precinct instructed to leave their names with
the secretary.
LIST OF DELEGATES.
Precinct No. Col s. d. Jackman,
Cant. ]. G. Storey, J. V. Hutchins, g. g..
johnson, ]. E. Pritchett, Thos. H. Frank
lin, s. r, Kone, E. Northcraft, Judge Ster-
ling Fisher. Lu. J. DALEY, Basil DALEY,
Mai. 1. b. Donaldson and w. G. Digger.
Precinct No. TT ]. Everett, j. W..
Manloye, ]. G. Douglass and E. A Vaughan.
Precinct No. 81. X. Burleson. S. NJ.
Townsend. Doc Roberts andJ. II. Sanders.
Precinct No. 4-P G.. Garrison, G. D.
Barton and b. F. Stephenson
Precinct No. 5-w. w. Pickett, J. H.
Schmidt. J. n. GOforth, J. n Adams and
ID. G. Burleson.
On motion Of Mr.. J. V. Huiehins. the
chair was instructed to select delegates n
the District Convention
Delegates selected As follows;
Precinct No. Is. ID. Jackman- J. v.
Hutchins. Ed. r. Kone. z NOrtbcrat and
W q Dugger-alternAies. Sterling Fisher,
d s Combs and W. S. Jackson
Precinct No. 81. C. Douglass and }. n
Schmidt
I' Pr.s;Bet No. 4-P. G. GArrison-Altsr-
nate. c. o. Barion-
On no,iou Of Mr.. J. V. HutehiuS, CsFt-
Fers. Kyle vss selected - dslegsis a 'A'ss
from the County.
La J. Dzilsy -rs thsn ssisefsd ss asls-
s.s. 10 rsprsssuf PrsciBot 70 :, "a slisf-
rsts.
On -osoz he cosrs1tio1 tss1 s1losrh-
a tbsrs bsi-s 70 fur1ksr b7siDsss
ia @. s7oE1T, Ctz'n-
Jas @. BcuU0x Soy
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-08-28
BUILDINGS.
OUR CURRICULUM.

All the branches of study necessary to
prepare students for entering the Junior
Glass in our Universities, including Latin,
Greek, Hebrew. German, Spanish, and
French; athorough commercial department;
also military department, including the
drill and discipline in the school Of the sol.
der.
Art Department for all who desire such
instruction.
Our Music Department is thorough and
complete
Special pains given to social and moral
training.
Preaching and Bible-school instruction
every Lords Day, either in the Seminary or
the Baptist church
Students of opposite sex have no social
intercourse, and none are allowed to attend
social parties during the session. Every
student is required to assume solemn
pledge, in writing, to abide by all regula.
tions of the school, and to maintain the de.
corum of perfect gentleman, or lady, on
all occasions.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-08-28
A Change at HinZie,s.

Mr.. G. s. Alexander has taken charge OF
Maj. Hinzies books and business. He is
an Albanian, seven years in Texas, and
has had fifteen years experience in the gro
Gerry business, He will strive to please the
patrons of Hinzie's establishment by square
dealing and polite and pleasant treatment,
With an eye single TO their accommodation
and the best interests of the business which
he represents.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-08-28
Stock for Sale.

The subscriber has about sixty head Of
cattle for sale, consisting Of cows, calves,
yearlings, and two year olds-a large pro-
portion females. But four old ones in the
lot. The cattle are at my pasture, six miles
south west of San Marcos. have also FIVE
three year old beef steers In fair order.
July 10th.f. JOHN SoorT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-08-28
TRUSTEES.
LOCATION.

On the International & Great Northern
Railroad, twenty miles from the city Of
Austin, in Hays county.
The medical Purveyor of the United
States Army says: '"This section of Texas
is the healthiest part of the world Italy not
excepted" DR.. Stone, of New Orleans, cor
roborates his statement consequently it is
the best spot in America to which to send
students predisposed to pulmonary diseases.
BUILDINGS.
A commodious seminary building and an
elegant boarding house. capable of accom-
modating seventy-five young ladies, under
the control of the Principal. Over two
hundred students have already matriculated,
including seventy boarders.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-08-28
To the Members Of Hays Lodge Knights
OF Honor.

A meeting Of this lodge Is hereby called
for Friday night 29th inst. at Harpers, Hall.
II is hoped that each and every member
within reach of the lodge will DO present ON
that occasion. as business Of special interest
and importance will DO before the lodge
and full attendance Of the membership is
earnestly desired. Remember the date,
Aug. Goth, and be on hand promptly, By
order Of the Dictator. THos ]. PEEL,
Aus. al 2w. Reporter.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-08-28
Notice ta Water Consumers.

As per our rules and regulations, we will
enforce the prepayment of all water rents
on and after Sept. l, 1884.
To explain-Each consumer Will be IN
debted to us for August and September:
Aug. 14-3t San MARCOS WATER Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-08-28
Legal Card.

w,D. Wood and Owen Ford have associ-
ated themselves together for the practice OF
law In civil matters In Hays county, Texas.
Once In Woods new building, up stairs,
San Marcos. Oct. 25-ly.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-08-28
Boar1ers Nantfd.

ave rented the B1-iesoa PpoPsry %
A1to1io street Tor Q boarding bolse,
= osslrs bo4rde-s WI socon1odsts vIth
ID oo.rd. also With lodging II desired
t-.'es re1so1abis- Ma L L DErET-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-08-28
slippersi Slippersii

In order TO close out our stock, We an
nounce from this date general reduction
in the price Of clippers.
JOHNSON a JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-08-28

The cause of the greatly increased flow
Of water in the San Marcos river this season
over any previous one that we have seen or
heard of, is a very interesting problem for
scientists. Only about a year ago, some
were exercis ID with the idea that the new
dam was likely to cut off its supplies en-
tirely. Verify, it don't look much like it
now
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-08-28
Landreth's Seed.

New crop turnip aud other seeds suitable
for fall sowing, just received and for sale by
RAYSoLps A DANIEL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-08-28

The Bishop will be in attendance at the
sorvices at the Catholic Church in this place
on Sunday next.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-08-28
'ROYAI, pATENT ~

'ROYAL PATENT"
We are in daily expectation of q
car Of this and Eagle Steam" fine flour
Look out for low prices.
G. w. Donaldson 4 Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-08-28

TIE fire boys desire to express their
thanks to both the white and colored citi-
zens who assisted them SO nobly at the
Richards fire.