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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

One the fifty horse powerboilers at
the fremont hotel, Galveston, explo-
lcd on the third inst, causing the
loss of several lives and the destruc
ton of property. The boiler was
thrown a distance of 400 feet. On
the same day in New York city five
story tcnament house caught fire and
n great many of the occupants lost
their lives in the burning building
We do not so into details, believing
orr readers do not desire to sup on
lnrrors.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

The National Banking system Is
based on the National bonds. There
i, Int little over 4 billion Of dollars
of National bonds now outstanding
We have been reducing the debt this
year at the rate Of SGO.OUO.OOO a
year. So that at this rate it will take
only seventeen years u call IN every
bond outstanding. and Of cOu--c put
an end 90 the National Blukng sys
tom. And this result may come
about IN even les time.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

A pretty general effort is being
made to enforce the Sunday and anti
gambling laws in this state. They
arc even recognized just now in such
places rs Fort Worth 1t will be n
wonder, however, if leading influences
do not succeed in rendering them
practically nugatory.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

In spite Of the civil service reform
doctrines OF the administration, good
many novices have been installed in
the government offices at Washing
ton. "The fact is" said gentleman
here who is q good deal in the de-
partments, 'all these new men find
themselves at a loss in assuming their
duties, even when the work is not half
nor quarter as puzzing as that OF a
statistician. Why, I was in Commits
sioner Sparks Office the other day,
and to see the puzzled took that came
over his face when he took up the
documents that they brought him to
sign, was very amusing. He looked
of me as though he just wanted to
ask the clerk who brought them what
to do with them. And his case is
only one of large number"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

In a recent speech 10y John Bright,
at Manchester, England, hc declared
that under the reign Of the great and
cool philanthropic and Humanitarian
Queen Victoria. England had spent
seven hundred millions Of dollars,
and sacrificed the lives Of about ~.
600 men IN wars. He came n near
rs he dared saying wars were useless
Il not actually wrong On tie part ~
England
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

1t would now seem that England
and Russia arc likely to settle their
differences without resort to war
All good people throughout the world
will rejoice should such prove to be
the case
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Tie Texas State Prs Association
viii ur.t Iu san An next Msy.
and there g. O. possibility tLl- tha
l8yz WI. ,l5Hy al os=-r=.. -f - Gle
san lut.uI5 and Ar-E~ls Pass Ran
wy anil o elaI-lll-a 90 tie futur5
nua'.- rEt #- o.. T.zls Gul
a.--f S-l Altl-.8 7 -rlt
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Maxwell, the supposed hero Of the
trunk tragedy at st. Louis and muir
dorer of Prellcr, has been arrested at
Auckland, New Zealand. Steps are
being taken to return him for trial.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

The Galveston News of Monday
copies in full from the FREE PRESS the
correspondence between our people
and Major Converse respecting the
Droposed railroad.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14
Texas Patents.

S. A. Hasetine & Bro, Patent Solicitors,
Springfield, Missouri send us the following
list of patents which were issued to the citi-
zens of Texas during the past two weeks y;
j. Smith. San Marcos, Ventia'ing
cover. S. Tucker, Winona, Cotton Cleane",
S. Tynes Nacogdoches, Cotton Buneher.
j. Frampton, Wills, Music-holder. W. r.
Beach, FL Paso, Cartridge Belt, j. W..
Galloway, Temple, Door Check. F. w:
Carter, Morgan, Teat tender. j. II. and
J. A. Kimbrough, Georgetown, Plane, D..
Sherdinko, New Braunfels, rotary Force
Pump, II. E. Williams, Dallas, Bag Rack.
Prof. Huxley is in such poor health that
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Houston is greatly elatcd over the
victory of her Light Guard at the late
competition drill at Mobile. A "big
thing" truly.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

The grand jury have been unable
to throw any light on the Stoddard
case at Austin.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

On quitting smoking Gen. Grant
was asked: Did you find it difficult
to give up the weed ?" at was hard
during the first two days" he replied,
but after that l did not miss it. l
have no desire to smoke again.
The commonly supposed impossi-
bility of quitting the use of tobacco,
we have no doubt, is mostly imagina-
nv. Determined and earnest people
would have no very serious trouble
about it, and would invariably soon
enjoy better health and rejoice at
their escape from 50 loathsomo and
expensive Il bondage.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

There is prospect of a general In
dim war on Canadian frontier.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

A State Prohibition convention is
in session Mt Dallas.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

ADe,ro., yOs,h g Ir,aaIazsl a ,sa-s
tsLlr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
MaInrinns nnhilitv nnnnd

The multiform manifestations cogno-
mened as malaria, and producing depress-
ed debility, eau all be successfully detled
in any locality, by faithful use Of DUE
FV's PURE MALT WuIsKEY lt prompt
ly destroys the miasmatio spores which
infest the Hood, and restores the whole
system 10 vigorous and healthful action.
Hundreds Of the best people have derived
immeasurabe benefits from its use, and
multitudes now keep supply on hand as
their infallible rock OF defense against all
malsrious troubles. OF all reliable grocers
aud druggists. selling agents for Sayan-
nah, Lippman Bros.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
K. BATTLE AT A MILL.
sTRIAERS ATTACK WORKMEN
AND ARE REPULSBD.

Countless shots Fired on Roth Stdef-
One of the Attacking Party Reported
Dead and Another Dying
Wounded on Each Side-A Fusiiade
for Half an Hour.
PITTsBURG, PA, Sept. pa serious
riot occurred at O'clock tits Afternoon
at Laughlin's mill, near Martins ferry
between fity men and guards placed on
duty by the men employed in the MILL
Over 200 shots were exchanged, and
lumber Of men at work were WOUNDED,
only TWO Of them seriously, however.
The attacking purity, armed with shot-
guns aud reviewers, came up 10 the MIL
from the direction oil Martins ferry.
They advanced TO within thirty
PAGES OF the mill, when the guard
called upon them three times to
half The ussailapts paid no attention.
but CHARGED, firing their guns ana re-
Nolyere The men i'm the mill reinforced
the guards and "a lively usllade cnsued.
The firing was continued IN desultOry
manner fOr nearly hall an hour, when the
attacking party Withdrew going towards
tae river. An examination showed mat
Among the mill men William Dun,
Waterman. had received q charge OtsiXty
thigh. 50 Tar as is known five Of the as
eailants were wounded but their names
could not be ascertained. The leaders OF
tue attacking party are known. After
the assault the mIllmen rested on their
arms, fearing another attack, but al noon
ali was quiet. rhe riot was caused by
the introduction OF n0u-union men who
have been boarding and sleeping at the
works since they were employed.
MEMBERS or RIVAL ORGANIZATIONS.
WHEELING. W. VA, sept. 1.-THE
workmeu al resent employed ~ Laugh
Inns nail works, st Martins Ferry, o.,
as heaters and rollers, are members OF the
Amalgamated Association, while the
strikers are members Of the United Ma l.
urs. The party which made the assault
on the lniu thls morning consisted
of strikers from Wheeling, Bell
sire, Brilliant, Mngo and Martins
Ferry Fifteen persons were arrested.
No further trouble is anticipated, but as
a pre- caution the Laughliu Mill Company
this afternoon bought a number OF good
breech-loading rifles and lot Of ammuni-
ton. which they sent over TO the mil for
the defense OF the wOrkmen in case the
attack was renewed. II is said that six
of the attacking party were wounded. One
OF them, Thomas Dorsey. Is report I'd as
dead, and another, Phillip Relsingers as
diving.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27

EVANSVILLE. IND, Sept. 26.-News
from Bonneville, Ind, reports very
heavy frost in Warrick and Spencer cOun-
ties last night, doing great damage 10 the
tobacco crop. Farmers, frightened BY the
early frost, have commenced 10 cut their
tobacco while il is vet green, and the
damage, II is thought, from this source
viii add greatly 10 that resulting from
the frost. A0Yices from counties in
Southern Kentucky also report great
damage 20 tobacco. where the loss will
be much worse than in Indiana, tobacco
being the principal product.
THE FEARS PRONOUNCED UNPoUNDED.
EVANSVILLE. IND, sept. 2G.-lnter-
views by a journal representative with
large leaf tobacco buyers show that the
fears OF injury TO that crop by frost are
unfounded. So FAR no serious damage has
resulted 70 the crop in any way In this
section Of the country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
ROBBED BY CIRCUS MEN.
The Victims Forced to Jump from 9
Flying Train-Lynching Expected.

The Victims Forced TO Jump from a
Flying Train-Lynching Expected.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 26.-It is re-
ported here tonight that there is much
excitemeuta at Frankfort and Bagdad, ny,
the latter a village near Frankfort, and
there will probably be lynching before
morning of several attaches Of Doris cir
Gus, who were arrested here and taken
10 Frankfort, cOarged with highway
robbery. j. b. Weber, a. V. Schoheld,
A. Miles, and j. 3. Turner, of Bagdad,
KY, boarded the circus train To 20 10
Frankfort TO see the show. They pald
their fare, and soon afterwards, at the
points of several pistols which were
leveled at them, were made TO turn over
all their yauables, watches, rings, eJc.,
and a sma1 amount Of money.
FORCED TO JUMP FROM THE TRAIN
The robbers then made them jump from
the train. which was running al rapid
rate OF speed. All were injured by lump
ing Weber and Schofeld bOth had their
legs broken, and the former Will not be
able to walk again. Miles had
leg broken and Turner es-
capped with painful bruises. Tie
men arrested are Richard White, William
Carroll, Paul New AIDE, George Miller,
John Boyd and John Martin. 1t was re-
ported on the street mere at 3 O'Clock that
all six Of the men have been han eei, but
the rumor has not yet been confirmed.
The prisoners were confined in Jail at
Frankfort.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
Gen. Toombs' Mind Affected.

WAsHGNGToN, GA. Sept. 26.-Gen.
Toombs' condition has been almost I'M
changed during the last twenty-four
hours. What change there is is for the
worse He il weaker mentally than physi-
cally kiud OF mental alteration a. 10
time aud places. lie speaks frequently
OF things happening years ago as &c they
occurred yesterday tie is closely at
tended by his grandchildren and faithful
servant, Dan. DR.. Mulllgan is his attend
ing nhNElcInn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
SHOT AND KILLED.
Two Railroad section Masters QuSrrel
with Fatal Results

JEsUP, GA, sept. 26.-Last Wednes-
day morning A. 5. speight and c. A.
Floyd, section masters in the employ of
the Savannah, Florida and Western Rail
way, were stationed at the oath mile
post shanties, between Jesup aud Doctor
town. Floyd drew pistol and threat
ened Speights life. He was reported 10
tue proper official for this act OF violence
aud Speight was ordered to take
charge of Floyd's tools and
gang. This morning about &
O'Clock Speght presented his letters of
authority, when the alteration was re-
newed and Speight shot at Floyd twice,
one BAH taking effect in his right breast,
ranging towards the left side, instantly
killing him. Spelght was arrested and is
confined in Jail at this place. The verdict
OF the C0roner's jury was unprOvoked
murder. Floyd is from Macon and leaves
"A wife
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
SUSPECTED or MURDER.
The Father OF Child Born Out OF We'd
lock Held for Trial.

LAGRANGE, GA, Sept. Co. William
Hines, colored, was arrested near Mount
VILE and brought to LaGrange for i'm.
prisonment last night on suspicion OF
having murdered an illegitlmate child, .
years Of age, last Friday night. The child
had been picking cotton in the afternoon,
and after supper the father sent for the
neighbOrs 10 come aud shr0ud il. The
Coroner had the body eXhumed yester-
day. DR.. Fits found the frontal bone
dislocated. Hines says that Il had been
eating muscadines and drinking branch
water, and that IL died suddenly. but SUCH
hence his arrest
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
Insane with 50, 900 in His Po

TRXARKANA, Sept. ga well-dressed
stranger, who arrived on the Texas and
Pacific train from FL Paso last night, sud-
denly became insane. As he alighted on
the platform he attempted to run amuck,
but was Oyerpowcred by the police and
taken to jail. Papers on his person re-
yesled his name as Douglass l.. DAILY, a
prominent piano dealer IN Australia.
Cash, letters of credit. and checks
amounting to $4,000 were found on his per-
son. He will be neld until friends arrive
to take charge OF him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27

For the South Atlantic States. today
Cloudy weather and rain, winds generally
eastery, attending cyclonlc disturbance
moving from the Gulf, slight changes in
temperature, lower barometer.
The height OF the river at Augusta st
:33 O'Clock p. NJ. yesterday Augusta
time) was 6.S feet-a fall OF 90 feet dur
ing the past 81 hours.
Comparative statement OF temperature
at Savannah sent. %. 1854 and 1885:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27

LIMA, Sept. 26.-Ye yesterday another ex-
petition left for the Central provinces to
attack Gen. Caceres in hopes of finally
deciding the struggle. 1t is composed of
seven battalions of infantry, one squadron
of cavalry, and six guns. The President
viewed their departure from the balcony
OF the palace.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
Two Convicts Whinned

WILMINGTON, DEL, Sept. 8.-TwO
convicts were whipped at Newcastle this
morning in the presence Of &c. specta-
tors. Sewall Starkey, cOlored, an old
offender, stood one hour in the pillory and
took twenty lashes for burglary. James
Kirk, white, took ten lashes for stealing
railway switch keys. Sheriff Ford welded
the cat rather lightly on both culprits.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
HIGH TIDES AT NEW ORLEANS.
Railroad Tracks washed Away by a
PrOtracted Deluge.

PrOtracted Deluge.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 26.-Heavy wind
from the northeast has prevailed here
since last night and has caused the
water from the Gulf and Lake Borgne to
overflow the Louisville and Nashville
railroad near Chef Menteur. A consid-
cradle portion of the road-bed has been
washed away There have been no trains
out over that road to-day.
DRAINAGE OPERATIONS STOPPED.
The high tides having filed the drain
age canals from Lake POntchRrtrain the
working OF the drainage machines has
been prevented, leaving the rear portion
OF the city inundated and causing much
inconvenience and some loss TO gardeners.
The northeast rainstorm. which began
last evening, still continues The rain
fall for ~ hours ended at9 O'Clock tO-nicht
was 52-lO0 inches. The damage TO the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad by the
washouts is very great.
MILES UNDER WATER.
1t is believed that many miles OF the
road is under water, aBd the WashOut
south of Chet Menteur, which was half a
mile long this morning, has doubtless In
creased 10 more than a mile as the water
has been rising all day. At all events, it
will probably be several days before trains
can come through without detention.
Dispatches from Mississippi City
and Pass Christian, and Other
places along the Mississippi sound,
report heavy rains and very nigh tides,
tbougb no damage has yet resulted. Al
Shell Beach. the storm was very severe,
the and uide, the highest known in years, is
inundating the whole place. No trains
VIII be run on the Shell Beach railroad
tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
aurtiom sairo x.st..re DapS.

Fine Furniture and Pianos at Auction.
c. II. DoRSETT. AuctIoneer,
Win sell on TUESDAY, 18th inst, at 10
o'clock. at No. l56 State street, near Whita-
ker,
BLACK MOHAIR PARLOR SUITE, Plate
Glass MIRROR, Haines Bros. PIANO, Fine
CARPETS and MATTINGS for very large
rooms. Nice OILCLOTH nearly new. WAL
NUT bedroom SUITES and Single EED-
STEAD, NETS. SHADES. etc, EWERS
STOVE and UTENSILS, CROCKERY and
KITCHEN FL RNITURE.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
A Child kiIled by a Bun Dog.

three miles from here, Mrs. Parsons
missed her 4-year-old daughter last even
ing after having seen her playing in the
yard. Making a search, she found the
chIld's dead body beneath bun dog that
had killed Der, and was eating her flesh.
The dog had to be killed before the child's
body could be recovered. The brute be-
lOnRed to a ne'QhbOr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
Frnncis .Iosenh,s Sneech.

VIENNA, sept. 26.-The EmperOr's
speech was read at the opening Of the
Reichsrath to-day. His Imperial Majesty
saws that the bill creating the Landsturn
will bring Austria to a level with otter
countries, that the foreign relations OF
Austria are good, and that there is full
concord among the powers to maintain
the peace OF Europe, a necessity which is
universally felt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.--The following
games were played to-day;
Al Baltimore Baltimore o. Pittsburgh.
At ladelphia-Athetic 3, Louisville 2.
NJ ChicagO-Chlcagn q. Prov violence o.
At Newark, y. Newark s, Trenton 0.
~ brook ,yu--st. l.o1ir q Brook lyn 5.
At 81 Louis-St. Louis 2, Boston ..
AT New York metropolitan Z, Cincinnati 2.
New ora 4, Buffalo ].
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 26.-Patrick Fox and
Richard French, roustahouts, stole a
boat belonging to Charles kimmerlin and
William Brown, fishermen. The Inter
came upon the roustabouts, who were
asleep on the river bank, and shot them,
Fox fatally
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27

CITY OF MEXICO, Sept. 26.-The gov
eminent to-day placed an inspector IN the
London Bank Of Mexico and South Ameri-
ca, and the bank will be required, under
the banking code. to restrict itself to de-
posits and discounts, and withdraw its
notes from circulation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
Brazil TO Abolish slavery.

RIO DIE JANEIRO, Sept. 26.-The Senate
and Chamber of Deputies have passed the
bill for the gradual abolition Of slavery in
Brazil
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
Beck Escanes wlth q Llfe sentoncl

CLAYTON, GA, sept. 26.-Ihe trial Of
Eugene Beck, charged with numbering
me- wife aud sister, was concluded In RAJ
pun Superior Court yesterday afternoon.
The jury retired late yesterday evening
ana 40 midnight rendered verdict fnd-
ing the defendant guilty and recommend
ing MIN 70 mercy. He was sentenced 70
the penitentiary for life.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27

MONTREAL, Sept. 26.-Onicial returns
at the health Office to-day show 80 deaths
from smallpox in the city yesterday, five
in ST. Jean Baptiste village, four in Cote
st. Louis and 3 In Seinte Cunigonde.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
Notice.

Neither the Captain nor Consignees of the
will be responsible for any debts contracted
by the crew. A. MINIS & SONS,
Consignees
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
Damn nf G.Ii. strcct-

ATLANTA, sept. 26.-George X. Stree
died to-day a. Sc. J0eeph's lnfrmary, or
typhoid fever. lie graduated at the
State University last July and wag one OF
the most popular men In college Tor three
years past. lie has been In Atlanta dur.
ing the summer and was taken ill about
week ago, and went 70 tue hospital. lie
has been UNCONSCIOUS three DAYS. His
remains viii bee taken tomorrow 10 MUIR
ray county, his home. for intermpnt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
MILES UNDER WATER.
CHIQaGO's BURNED LUMBER.
Later Estimates Place the Aggregate
Losses at S125,OOO.

~
Losses at S125,OOO
CHICAGO, Sept. 26.-The total loss by
yesterdays lumber yard fire is now
placed at $l25,OOO. The heaviest
losers were J. b. Flynn 81 CO.
Que third of this firms yard
was burned, aud 1t contained seasoned
stock, all OF which was swept away. II
was insured tor $57 900, which barely
covers the loss. Charles S. Gardner &
Co., had about So, 900 worth Of lumber on
hand and lost the best half of it. They
are insured for about $4,000. Fisher a
Whitebeck's loss could not be accurately
determined. II was in the neighborhOOd.
however, Of $25, 600 and is insured.
FIREMEN INJURED.
NEW HAVEN, CONN, Sept. 26.-At II
O'Clock tonight fire broke out in Schleep-
mann & Spittles' brewery at Fair Haven.
aud the building was totally destroyed.
The loss viii be $50, 200. IL is partly in
sured. Steamer No. 4, while going to the
fire, capsized, and engineer Reed had
several ribs broken and his shoulder dis
located. S,Oker Nash had leg sprained
and an arm broken, and driver jackson,
VINO was thrown violently from his seat,
was badly injured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
Commission salrrtlrante.
gaurrH.
EANcY RAKERY.

nURlNG ny recent trip North l succeeded
- IN engaging a irst-claes Vienna Confec.
I i0ner. ! am now ready to Gll All orders for
FINE CONNECTIONS. FRESH CAKES
every day. FANCY ORNAMENTAL
CAKES for Weddings, Bals aud Parties a
specially. Ice Cream. Wator Ices. Charlotte
husse AID iellics. Pure, rich. delicious.
THEo. KADERiCK. Agent. % Bnii -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27

lr Is proposed 20 raise q fund of 100000 20
establish an arl gallery ana memorial hall FOR
Dartmouth College.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
Notice.
Notice.

Notice.
Neither the Captain nor Consignees Of the
British steamship "Eglantine." Wright, Mas
ter, will be responsible for any debts con tract
ted by the crew. A. MINIS & SONS,
COnMRnees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-27
N3arr1anPH.

PATTERsONx PITTS M arried, on Scot
~, at the residence OF the bride. by The Rev
T. 4. Christian. JAMES B. PATTERSOS ano
VIOLA j. PITTS. All OF this city.