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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-02-26
AUSTIN LETTER.
Feb. 18th, 1888

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EDITOR FREE Press:
Another week of legislating has
passed, and the result of the DELHI
erations of the Senate and House, in
the main, have been for the good of
the state.
The female clerk bill passed to en-
grossment As to 81. This is just
rebuke to some of the Heads Of De-
partments here who have employed
young men without ability or moral
worth to preform the duties that
skilled hands should have performed.
Mr. Cochran's bill repeating the
law authorizing counties to issue
bridge Bonds was reported favorably
by the senate.
The Peacock Land Bill has created
quite breeze in the senate. Senator
Shannon is one of the warmest advc-
Gates of this bill and made the speech
of his life in its favor on last Friday.
The committee appointed to inves-
tigate into the feasibility of substitute
ing granite for limestone in the con
struction of the capitol are thought
to be favorable toward a change in
contract, and will in all probabilities
recommend convict labor as a recon-
pense for change.
1t is to be regretted that the Senate
refused to concur in Joint Resolution
offered by Mr.. Haynes providing for
the removal of the remains of Col
]. W. johnson from Mexico to Texas.
Such parsimony in case ike this is
disgaceful.
The b-committee Of both houses
appointed to investigate the condition
Of the state Penitentiaries sent in their
report tins morning. The report is
full and covers a thorough investiga-
ton. 1t exonoratss the presentman-
agement from blame in the Rusk fail
ure. and reports the condition Of the
Penitenitaties a. most bealthful Hon.
Harry Haynes chairman Of the
House COMMITTEES. a most excellent
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-02-26
Hal Gosling No More!

Reaching San Antonio on Saturday
night last, on our return from New
Orleans, we were inexpressibly shock
ed and grieved to learn Of the "dsep
damnation Of the taking off" only
q few hours previous of our friend
above named Only a few days be-
fore we had met and greeted him at
the editorial convention at Galveston,
where, as ever, his presence dispensed
sunshine among the fraternity OF Tex
as editors, with whom he was an uni
versal favorite. On his motion, the
place for the next meeting OF tho AS
ISOLATION was fixed at San Antonio,
and we heard many expressions OF
qualification among the editors, be
cause, as they said, "Gosling will be
there and will have everything arrang-
ed for successful and pleasurable
meeting" Now, alas, how sad the
thought that he will never again appear
among us at these annual reunions.
The hold he had upon the hearts Of all
Texas editors was, indeed, something
wonderful AS the Houston Journal
remarks: "Wherever there is print
ing press in the State, there is the
name OF Hal Gosling honored and his
memory cherished" He Was born
leader Of men, governing, however,
only by acts OF kindness and good will
A writer in the Austin Statesman
justly says "His heart was as full
of sympathy and tenderness as wo-
mans. and his sunny disposition and
never-failing flow of good humor
made it impossible not to like him.
He was generosity itself" He might
have sat for this picture by Shak-
speare:
"A sweeter and loyelier gentleman
Framed in the prodigality Of nature,
Young, valiant, wise, and no doubt
right royal
The spacious earth cannot again Afford
The members Of the Texas Press
Association. at least, may appropriate
ly apply to their lamented brother the
following stanza from Burns 'Elegy
on Captain Matthew Henderson, n
gentleman who held the patent of his
honors Immediately from Almighty
God"
% rare Hall 'the mantle brother
And art thou gone, and gone forever
And hast thou crossed that unknown river,
LIES dreary boundY
Like thee, where shall We find another
Tho world around"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-02-26
Home Again.

We reached home only OF Sunday
from trip Of almost two weeks du'
ration 10 Galveston and New Orleans.
Having 10 travel on the cars all En-
day night and most Of the night fol
lowing, and finding on our return a
great variety Of matters demanding
our attention, we have not deemed it
expedient TO attempt this week any
detailed account Of our travels.
Every member OF the Press As
sociation who was at Galveston de-
parted with high sense OF the open
handed hospitality Of tho people OF
the Island City.
The New Orleans Exposition, since
the commencement OF the present
month, has been paying its way
finely. II Congress will only assume
the debt incurred to that date in con
sequence Of untoward circumstances
during the earlier stages OF the en-
terprise, it will probably prove SELF
sustaining and success to the close.
We shall have more to say OF these
matters and other incidents OF our
trip in our next
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-02-26

THE above came too late for inser.
ton in our last.-sED.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-02-26


We find in the San Antonio Elk
press the following tramp story,
located at Luling:
A few days ago, so our informant
states, a ragged and forlorn looking
tramp found his way into the little
town Of Luling and was arrested by
the officers. On taking him TO jail,
the miniops Of the law thought they
would have some fun with the fellow
andl took him 10 the roller skating
rink. when they put n pair Of skates
on him and compelled him 10 go OF
die. He went but Imagine the sur.
prise Of his captors and those who
were going 10 have sport at his ex.
pense, when the tramp turned out 10
be the best skater in the room and
distanccd al the rest with fancy
figures. The boys fell in love with
him Immediately, got him n new suit
Of clothes, hat, shoes. etc, and keep,
him in town TO skate upon the forth.
coming match with Gonzales.
After a while one Of the boys wish
ing 10 be hospitAble aud co-dial with
the prize skater, asked him where be
lived
well said the tramp. Il believe
the law makes q mans residence
where be has his washing done Az
i never bad any washing done before.
/ suppose you may cal Duling my
bone
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-02-26

The Boston Pilot suggests that il
is not too late for England and Ire
land TO be friends. 1t says the mad,
men are at the helm on both sides.
"One magnimous statesman in Eng,
land, one leader with the courage
and wisdom OF genius, would sohdify
the British empire to-day with q
master-stroEe of politics. He would
abolish the union, and leave Ireland
as she stood eighty-fve years ago-a
happy, free. confedersted part of the
empire" Probably Gladstones in
clinations are that way, but whether
he can bring his party to take the de,
cisive step, and whether that party
doing so could command the support
of u majority in the Parliament, are
questions not at present admitting OF
certain answer.
The suggestion of the Boston Pilot
above is a just and statesmanlike one,
but the English government is yet
too selfish and rapacious to heed the
call OF duty.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-02-26

The dead body of Pitts was found
about 200 yards from where he jump.
ed from the train. There were sever
al fatal wounds on his person. Yea
ger got loose by beating with stone
the shackels which bound him to the
dead man. He was pursued and
captured about eight miles from
where he started, and returned to
New Braunfels Jail, where the other
parties implicated are also confined.
Mrs. browns died of her wounds.
The wounded girl, it is said, is re.
covering. Yeagcr says he was com.
PEELED to Join in the attack on Costing
10y Pitts. Deputy marshal Manning
lies in a precarious condition in con-
sequence Of his wounds.
Gosling's funeral on Sunday. at
San Antonio. was the largest seen
there for years, and he was consigned
to the tomb with civic and military
hOnors.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-02-26

Senator Bayard has given a recent
utterance in which he takes a large
liberal, and We believe q correct
view of the incoming national adj
ministratiou. 1t does credit to the
distinguished southern senator. He
says:
"If I rightfully interpret the in
fuences by which Mr.. Cleveland was
elected, he comes here free from EN-
barrassing obligations, and can adopt
such a policy as he, in his own heart
and conscience and good judgement,
may hold to be best for the whole
country. His election was not SO
much a party triumph as triumph OF
honesty and reform. He was not
elected by democrats alone. The
100000 majority he received when he
was elected governor of New York
was made up largely of republicans.
There is a certain powerful and we'll
defined public sentiment to which he
owes allegiance, and if he is faithful
to the promptings of that sentiment
he will not submit to the dictation Of
the politicians"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-02-26
The st. Louis Globe Democrat we

The st. Louis Globe Democrat well
says:
The misfortune which has over
taken England in Upper Egypt
should chasten and not enrage her.
She is paying the penalty of greed.
She never had any real business in
Egypt, and the present entanglements,
which began with the wicked inter-
ference in Arabs rebellion, are the
direct and wretched outcome of a
wicked trade. induced by avarice and
maintained by weakness.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-02-26

Mrs. G. N. Winkler prints a letter
in the Galveston News discussing
the female clerk bill. Reporting the
argument Of one Of the solons, she
writes as follows;
He said he would never go 10 one
Of the departments to hunt him a
wife. Wei, we looked at him and
thought, is this thing q mani We
scanned him from head to foot The
idea of any woman marrying such a
creature when she could make her
own meat and bread by honest labor
was entirely absurd The words OF
the old couplet flashed into our mind;
Then can't marry you. my pretty maid. "
Nobody asked you, sir " she said.
When one recalls what men and
women are, respectively, the probable
ity is that the good lady's criticism
shoots straight at the bulls eye
Fort Worth Gazette.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-02-26

% rare Hall the mantle brotherl
And art thou gone, and gone forever
And hast thou crossed that unknown river,
LIES drcary bound?
Like thee, where shall we find another
The world around"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-02-26


gentleman, thoroughly conscientious
in his treatment Of the Penitenh
ary question, will know nothing but
duty and the good OF the Public
service.
Petitions asking for constitutional
amendment prohibiting the sale oil
intoxicating drinks are pouring IN
daily. They come from all parts Of
the state and represent all classes and
conditions OF our inhabitants There
is some prospect Of these petitions
being favorably considered.
Mr.. Pages School Bill, providing
for a uniform system Of text books
will most likely become q law. 1t
came from the committee with q
favorable report.
Mr.. Tankersley's Gambling BILL
which passed to engrosment last week
by a vote of54 to 20, was passed yes
terday by an almost unanimous vote.
House bill No. 430 introduced by
Mr.. Fisher Of Galveston restricting
foreigners from loading and unload.
ing cotton etc, at our Texas ports
was recommitted to committee on state
affairs yesterday. A delegation from
Galveston appeared in its behalf, and
the committee returned it to the
House recommending its passage.
This bill has created quite breeze at
Galveston but if it passes will be good
for Texas
The excursion to Burnet Sunday
was grand occasion. Theride to the
quarries and to Marble falls was a
very cold one, but all in all was very
enjoyable and participated in by
about rs persons from Austin and
Burnet. The granite is almost mex
haustible member, was heard to say
there was enough to build a wall
around the State ten feet high and
five feet thick. The granite commit
tee met Saturday night. Col. Bah
cock the capitol syndicate appeared
before the committee. He thinks
the extra outlay for granite will
amount to very little, and is willing
to accept convict labor.
Based on this. Senator Traylor has
introduced a bill amending the law
that now prohibits convicts from
working in quarries. His bill will
pass.
Bills are yet being introduced at
the rate Of ten to 20 daily.
TIE Alexander Rail Road bill has
been perfected by the committee on
Internal Improvement and sent back
to the house where it will find many
warm supporters. Mr.. Armstead is
chairman of committee reporting it
and will do all in his power to secure
its passage. 1t is doubtful if it passes
the senate.
The female clerk bill went to the
senate yesterday withe several amend
ments and was promptly killed by
that body. Its fate was surprise
to almost every one here, and mem
bers of the House who were sincere
in their support of the measure are
freely criticising the action of the
senate. In its defeat, the vote stood
16 to 10. Mr.. Moore. the refined
and talanted member from Travis
county, quietly, yields to the action
of the senate.
More anon.
DIo RIVERS.
Cr,l,o ol>1-o ~o,,, - ka1 lok, Co.. ,,,,o,.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-02-26

State adyiees from the City o.
Mexico note that Capt James b
Eads and party had arrived on bust
meas connected with the Eads Tehu
antspec Ship Railway.
The twenty-eighth anniversary o.
the adoption Of the Reform Consti'
ton OF Mexico was celebrated with
unusual enthusiasm. Multitudes wit
messed the military professions,
Public and private buildings were
decorated. The demonstrations were
especially designed for the purpose
Of honoring the memory OF President
Juarez, about whom slanderous stories
have recently been reyamped by mem
bers Of the Conservative party.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-02-26

The wife Of Mr.. Lowell, our minis
ter 10 England. died there q few DAYS
since.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-02-26

The bill retiring Gen. Grant failed
in Congress.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-02-26

There are 1900 Texas couvicts on
farms and 80 on rNilroads
The Daily telegraph., 1885-12-12
The Okalahoma Boomers.

LAWRENCE, Kan. Dec. 12-In an.
swer to an inquiry of Capt. Couch the
okalohoma Boomer, who has just re.
turned from til Indian territory said;
The cattle men a.e not at all drjvon
1.-THE Cheyenne anG Arapahoe rescrya
tions by any means. There are tnon-
sands of cattle in Oklahoma county
Indeed Senators are oeseiging Depart
ment to allow cattlemen to remain
with their herds owing 10 the loss and
inconvenience in moving at this season
OF the year. ..'.
The Daily telegraph., 1885-12-12
Railroad Accident.

LITTLE Rock, Ark. Dec. I2-Lasi
night, when a few miles from Arkan-
sas city, the south-bound train on the
Little Rock & Mississippi River e.
Texas Railroad met with an accident
caused by derailment at small tres.
tie bridge. The baggage and two pas
senger coaches were overturned and
several passengers and train men were
hurt.
The Daily telegraph., 1885-12-12
Rendered A Decision

QUEBEC, Dec. 12.-The Court of Ap-
peals have rendered decision, MAIN
tanning ihe validity of an award by
srbltration, which allowed Mr.. Nc
dreery, the Contractor, only sl47 900
on his million dollars claim against the
quebec Government, in connection
with building the North Shore rail-
road.
The Daily telegraph., 1885-12-12
Steamer Wrecked.

DETROIT, Mich, Dec, 12.-The
steamer Oconto, which was wrecked
of Charity Island, left Oscoda on
Friday, December 4th, at 4 p. NJ, with
SO passengers and crew numbering %
men. Shortly after, she encountered
terrible gale and a binding snow
storm. The sea was so heavy that the
boat would not answer her helm great
part OF the time. The star board bulk.
warks, were slowed in and all the upper
railings, two of the lifeaboats and all
the light freight on the hurricane deck
was washed away in short time.
Ons of the crew who arrived here
yesterday, says: AS soon as the boat
struck the crew began dealing out life
preservers. After we got ready for the
Ice bath in which none of us could
have lived fifteen minutes, we discov.
cred there was no leak.
When morning came, we set our
colors at half mast and began blowing
whistles and about 10 o'clock we sight.
ed the lighs house keeper and his as.
sistant on shore, There were % pas
sengers in all. Two ladies and a child
were taken direct to the light house
keepers house.
The Daily telegraph., 1885-12-12
DAILY TELEGRAPH.
CIV. McCRANlE, Editor.
v. NJ. TELLEs, Publisher and
Business Manager.
Latest News,
BY TELEGRAPH.
Bank Robbery Frustrated by Youn,
Men.

Men.
WHEELING, w. Va, Dec, 12.-An
attempt to rob the First National Bank
OF Mount Pleasant at an early hour
yesterday morning, was frustrated by
an accidental discovery by number
OF young men who were returning
from party and found a horse and
buggy standing unhitched in an alley
near the Bank. Examining 1t, they
discovered under the seat a black oil
cloth bag, containing powder aud a
quantity OF fuse. Their suspecions be-
Ing arouse by this discovery, the party
hurried to the Bank where they could
detect foot steps and the sound of blows
in the direction of the safe. The Young
men proceeded to arouse the President,
r. W. Chambers, and the Cashier. J.
X. Ratcliffe, and they hurried back to
the Bank. BY this time the burglars
had taken the alarm and emerging
from the building covered the crowd
with revolvers, made their Way to the
buggy and drove rapidly Ia the direc.
tion OF this city. The town was at
once alarmed and while one squad of
men started in pursuit of the would be
robbers on horse back, another made
an examination Of the bank.
They had evidently been at work
for several hours when discovered.
The pursuit was continued until the
robbers abandoned their buggy and
took to the woods, making good their
escape.
The Daily telegraph., 1885-12-12

~FFO~~s.AASAS W tHC IIc8lQeMt.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE President
has De esignated somerville II. Tuck. Of
thIs' NY tomake ! &arch Of The re-
cord Of French and Spanish Prize
Courts In West Indies, for evidence
bearing on the claims of American
Citizens sfor French spolia,ions, com.
mitted prior to 1901. Mr.. Tuck made
q similar search In Francs.
Diptheria Spreading at New York.
The Board of Health says Diptheria
is spreading and without the hearty
cooperation of the public and the medi-
cal profession, it will get bsyold con-
troll this week. Cases have been re.
ported from every part OF the City:
The disease is quite as serious az
small pox and its ravages puzzle the
doctors. They say that the practice of
keeping the body Of one, who has died
OF diptheria, in house for some time. ia
source OF contagion, and people, who
come to mourn, help to scatter the
germs Of the malady.
New Threatre.
A new threatre has just been COM
pleted on the site of the States or
Windsor, as it was afterward called
The cost was sl6O. 900. 1t has 100 feet
frontage on Bowery Street and is 1so
ieet deep, and has one of the larg est
seating capacities in the city.
A Decision. y
Samuel w. Patchen, of the firm ofI
Patchen Bros, brokers, No. so New
street, fell down a stairway at the
Brooklyn Club in Clinton street last
evening at O'Clock and was INSTANTLY
killed.
A lire occurred at 4:4O West goth
street last night; damage precuniary
and small. Mrs. Dorsman was suffer. |
Gated before she could call for help.
The Grant fund foots up to.date. |
b1O4,22s.
The Daily telegraph., 1885-12-12
Burned,

SHEBoYGAN, Wis. Dec. 12-The
Crocker Chair Company's buildings
were burned last night. The fire orig.
mated in the Gaming room. Loss $50.
600; insurance about $45. 900
The Daily telegraph., 1885-12-12

s 8 :, ,l..u DI.1LM MaDlEsAIA, a.lsA eSsAI 1000 le08Z
IT ailIT no 3yE.'
! THAT Is WHAT
FWINcHE6 Err El
Leon lGERsoNS 0LD sfM
I34 GRAND SIT, AECNK0ar rGsx
Says to his would be competitors They nay wv Sssa
Cheap goods Cheap goods and offer at chrome y 5
in prize lottery inducement to the purcSsssr
"lNoHEsTER HALL with stock Of goods Mst ~
bought at first hands and for the MONEY, knsxs hIl Ws
'nat purchasers will buy goods where they got s Sp
least money
TALK Is CHEAP,
but when it comes to business
THE ALMIGHTY DOLLAR TRIi8 TlIl
1t is always the CASH PURCHASER who sss1 4, ~
Bargains The merchant who buys his goods fSr HSd f
can afford to listen to the idle talk of his
Uar stock is Paid For and have q goody veytly Il
Bullion besides. ~" =
1t is unnecessary for us to quote prices st s ii H
IMMENSE RUSH
we had last week goes show that the people spprs ~
take advantage of the E"'~ -
IMMENSE BARGAINS
w Il OFFER.
Our Stock is COMPLETE in every department aId NV
goods are being received EVERY DAY
The public will not fail to remember the GREAT OgT =.
MADE IN prices last year. We them We viii
reputation as 80.
THE PIONEERS OF LOW PRIUB&
We Cordially Invite ain inspection Of oJr a,,jt.
goods and prices.
WINCHESTER HALL
The Daily telegraph., 1885-12-12

but when it comes to business
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
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THE WOMAN,S EXCHANGE.

According to recent reports made by the
managers of the Woman's Exchange, of this
city, the affairs of that association are in a
condition which may necessitate an abandon
ment of the enterprise.
Notwithstanding all that has been said and
written concerning the Exchange, a general
misunderstanding of its purpose and character
seems to exist. Contrary to the impressions
of many it is not, save in the broadest sense
of the term, charitable institution. 1t was
established with the philanthropic object
of securing a market for miscellaneous
class of womans work, of bringing workers
and customers together for their mutual ben
eft; but it was founded, not on a sentimental
but on strictly business footing. The
workers are paid for their labor, and the Gus
toners get value received. 1t was expected
that the small commissions charged on the
sales and fees for Intermediary services would
finally put the venture on paying basis to
the extent, at least, of covering all expenses.
sLike any other business, this required capital,
and like many another where the amount
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06

mercial Importance every twenty. We have
the radiating lines, and they have the sta
tions, villages and towns distributed very
much as he anticipated years before
the first railroad was completed.
The strangest of his fancies has been
realized to the minutest particular. To cross
deep, narrow valleys or gorges, when the bot
toms and sides were covered with trees, he
thought the best arrangement would be, not
a trestle-work or line Of piles, but the
stumps of living trees, cut off at the proper
height to suit the road-bed, and lay stills and
ties on these. This has actually been done, it
is said, on the Denver s. Rio Grande narrow
gauge railroad and possibly on others. Thus
the wild fancy of crank has become a fact
in one of the greatest engineering feats on the
planet.