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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-02
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In Greenfield Mass, March q, by Rev. J. Shepard
son, Conductor Robert +. Wheeler Of BratlebOro to
Mrs. Eliza A. Bangs Of Montague.
In Westminster, March q, by Rev. A. b. Dascomb,
Frank Gordon and Julia L. Eastman both Of Bellows
Falls
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-02
PERTINENT REMARKS FROM E. O. CROSBY ON THE
SCHOOL DISTRICT TAX.

Mr.. Editor believing that 1t is for the inter-
est Of all taxpayers to he fully posted on matters
pertaining to the amount Of our taxes In school
district No. 2, would like 10 explain my reasons
for advocating a tax OF not to exceed 40 cents on
the dollar at our last school meeting, held March
80 The main reason is that larger tax was not
needed aud was wholly uncalled for. Al that meet
ing the usual reports were heari and remarks were
made by the committee and others as to the cOndi-
ton OF our Schools all of which were good to the
point, and fully endorsed by those present but
when the committee asked for tax OF Accents on
the dollar for the coming year, and at the same
time told us that the expenses TO be less than
last year 1t looked all wrong. AS for the past year
with a tax OF 40 cents on the dollar, they had paid
all expenses, deposited $500 In the savings bank,
aud had 1859 In the hands OF the treasurer.
therefore moved that we raise for the ensuing year
a tax OF 40 cents on the dollar. The motion was
amended by Col, @. W. Hooker, making II As cents
on the dollar, which amendment WAS carried by q
very small vote In fact, the chair In doubt at
first whether the vote was carried or not, only
about One-slXth OF those present voting on the
question, which showed that the larger share OF
voters present did not Understand enough about
the matter TO vote either way. have no doubt the
money Will all be accounted for, and at the end OF
the year We shall have good big balance to loan.
But Is this the true policy7 Does the district as
whole believe In raising larger tax than IA ne ed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-02
THE MAUsoLEUM WHICH MRS. HENRY p. DUCLos
HAS ERECTED IN HARTFORD IN MEMORY OF
HER HUSBAND.


HAS ERECTED IN HARTFORD IN MEMORY OF
HER HUSBAND.
From the Hartford, Conn., Post March POI
The mausoeum at Cedar Hill cemetry, erected In
memory of Henry p, Duclos, Of the Hartford Life
and Annuity insurance company Of this city, by his
widow, Mrs Mary b. Duclos, is one Of the most beau
tful tributes that love and sorrow could DEVISE The
grounds selected by Mrs. Duclos for her husbands
hual resting place command one Of the most admiru-
ton Hillhouse ridge. The mausoleum ia Rrau-
lite structure in the Neo Gree style In the form Of
Greek cross, with veBtibule, and transepts
containing the catacombs. two on each side. The
length all IL IL feet inches, width - feet and
height to ridge Of roof II feet inches. The general
treatment Of the design is plain Though not devoid
Of ornament with its polished pasters, carved cap
ais, aud enriched moding Of the front and rear ped
mens yet the repose Of the structure is maintained
by an absence Of over elaboration. The main roof
over the nave is in two stones foot thick, running
full length from front to rear, and meeting at the
ridge and Joined by long through keystone with
laps thoroughly locking and weatherng the joint.
The roofs Of the two trAnsepts each in stone
II inches thick, covering the catacombs entire aud
extending through the walls of the The inte-
ror sides and roof, is finished IN polished blueyein
ed Italian marble, in nodded panels pilastered and
tablets The floor is encaustic tile, plain design. The
rear window is glazed with stained cathedral glass,
decorated with figure Of the guardian angel and
embems Of peace, and the setting sun. heavy
bronze guard secures the opening The entrance
doors double folding, made OF statuary bronze,
each door cast in piece Under the stained glass
window will be placed chair and artistic stand of
bronze and Mexican onyx with vase for flowers AZ
ter the remains have been placed In the catacOmbs
the marble walls will be Theoretically sealed.
There th rec inscriptions the north side be-
ing OF Mr.. and Mrs Ducos aud Of their only child,
Blanche +. Duclos, who died In August 1865. in the
third year Of her age. On the south side only in
scripion been cut in the marble, being as follows
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-02
FOR SALE.

A WELL established Drug Store, doing a good
"A cash business, IN q thriving town Of about 5000
inhabitants. Good reasons for selling. This is a rare
chance to secure a good paying business at & low
figure as other business will oblge the propretors to
sell before May lst. For full particulars address,
14-l7 DRUGGIST, Phoenix Office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-02
Births.

In Bratteboro, March 70, daughter to Mr.. aud
Mrs. Albert A. Cheney.
Ia Brattleboro, March 80, daughter 10 Mr.. and
Mrs. +. q. Frost.
In Bratteboro, March %, daughter to Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Putnam.
Clark
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-02
DUNHAM BROTHERS
CARD.

We irish to sag to the Gentlc-
men If BrattiedOrO and riciHitY
that, Curing to the latcncss Of the
season cheH sOe began business
in this torn last gear, a0e dCfer-
red securing many fne lines Of
Shoes until nOiC IN future are
aim To ShOW oar customers the
VERY BEST in style, WOrk-
maHship and material.
Very respectfully,
DUNTAM BRO&.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-02
THE REV. MR.. PARSONS WILL REMAIN.
East Putne


Rev. N. d. Parsons will preach in Pierce'i
hall next Sunday at p. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-02
Mill Property for Sale.

VALUABLE water power, shop aud machinery To-
Gated In the village of West Brattleboro, with a
large amount Of room and variety Of woodworking
machinery. The shop will be sold either with with
out the machinery. Special Inducements will be Of
fered to the right purchaser. For particulars en-
FISHER, Centerville. llu
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-28
Martindale.
MART1spALE. Jan. rs, 1885.

IlahiiNbaiht ouii' ~ AVN
Our warm and cold spells alternate SO
frequently that we do not become accus-
toned to one till the other is upon us. The
bad weather has caused farmers to be very
backward in their preparing for crop, and
the few cases of sickness in the neighbor
hood is attributed to the same cause.
Rev. Mr.. Crook has been very ill, but is
rapidly improving now.
Miss Nancy Sprewel died very suddenly
few days ago.
A babe of Mr. Paris died on the o1st.
Mr.. Ashly Mccullough left for Preside
Friday.
Mr. G. futile has gone San Antonio.
Mr.. James Ellison Jr., has returned to
his farm after nm absence of three years.
Mr.. Malone and wife from Beeyille, have
been visiting friends here.
Miss Lizzie Lippole of Lockhart is here
on q visit.
Our village is rather dull at present
though during the past week it has been en-
livened by more than the usual number of
commercial travellers.
We are told that there will be an addition
built to the business house occupied by Will
s. Hill.
With all the progress made here in the
last few months, there is still great de.
ficiency. We need first class school, there
is talk of establishing it, but oil other en-.
terprises of great import we make mos
slowly.
We are informed TINT (including the
school here) there are five schools in pro-
gress four miles of Martindale and zoe
students in attendance.
Nature has been lavish of her gifts to this
portion of Texas, in the way of picturesque
and beautiful scenery, rich soil and remark
able healthfulness, and we can see no cause
for failure in establishing high schoo
only want of concerted action on the par
of the people. M
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-28
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-28

Il gives us pleasure TO present above a
life like engraving of popular citizen ana
prominent and successful business man OF
Hays county. We need scarcely mention
his name. for the likeness will at once DO
recognized by his hosts Of friends. Few
words of comment only will DO necessary
here where he is 80 well known.
Ed. ]. L. Green came TO this county IN
1859 and began business as o clerk IN the
store of the late DIR. Erhard, the first mer-
chant and clerk of this county. Mr.. Green
succeeded DIR. Erhard in the office OF clerk
of the county, and held the office by con-
tinued re. elections for thirteen years. This
fact speaks loudly of his personal and Official
popularity. Retiring from the office cou-
ple of years since, he went into the meroan-
tile and banking business, in his fine new
building on the southeast corner OF the
public square, perhaps the best store house
In town. (By the way, it was arranged to
have an engraving of his building also for
this paper, but through misunderstanding
the order was not satisfactorily filed. Last
summer, on the organization OF the First
National Bank of San Marcos, MIR. Green
was elected its President, which position he
now holds. The business of this bank has
been eminently successful, and is progress
ing with great satisfaction to the stockhold-
ers and patrons (See card of the bank, its
officers, etc, in another column Mr.. Green
is yet in the prime of life, and may fairly
be presumed to have bright future before
him. What the phrenologists style the
organ of human nature is largely developed
in him. He lisa good Judge of men, and
knows how to deal with them and make I'M
to himself friends. He Is of the prime sort
of timber from which to make first class
state officer, and we should not be surprised
if the lightning should strike him at any
time from that direction. But we are dealing
with him now as business man, in which
respect he is equally first class-prompt,
wide awake energetic and master of the
situation. His affiliations naturally tend
towards au extension of his business with
the farming and other of the more solid bus
mess elements.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-28
THIS NUMBER.
ISAAC IT. JULIAN.

OF the FREE PRESS represents an ed
ition of 1850 copies-much the lar
gest ever issued by any home paper
of this county. Its object is to fur
nish o sample copy as nearly as pos
sible to every householder in the
county, and to a good many other
people in and out Of the county, SO as
to bring the FREE PRESS, and especi-
ally its unequalled clubbing PROPOSE
ton with the Louisville Courier Jour
nal, Atlanta Constitution and Detroit
Free Press, prominently before the
people with view of extending the
circulation of the San Marcos FREE
Press. To this end we would res
pectfully urge NIL who are friendly to
the success of first class local paper
to show copy to their friends and
urge them to subscribe. 1t was in
tended to issue this large edition
about month ago, but it still APP
pears in good time to procure new
subscriptions. If each of our pres
ent subscribers would procure only
one name, the grand result of doub-
ling our list would be at once achieved.
And much more than this could be
done with little effort. Friends,
will you not think and act upon these
suggestions.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-28

While the memory of Thos. A,
Hendricks is still fresh, it would be
we'll to remember, in justice to the
independent Republican allies of the
democrats, that he was elected gov
ernor of Indiana in 1872 by the aid
of these independents-that being
the only time he ever was elected to
that Office. 1t would be well to re-
member further that those same in
dependents turned the side i'll favor
of Tilden and Hendricks in 1876,
and Cleveland and Hendricks in 1884.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-28
"PrOf, PharaZyn.0

This great wonder-worker will appear at
Harper's Hall Feb. 1st., I'd and Sd. judy
ing from our exchanges, Pharazyn is the
best magician now in America. Speaking
of this celebrated illusionist, the Galveston
News says: "Pqarazyn is head and shout
ders over any magician who has ever ap-
peared in Galveston. The great Fish Trick
and Burmese Basket Mystery are sufficient
alone to give him worldwide reputation.
Every man, womsn and clild should see
Pharazyn before he leaves the city, as his
entertainment is semitic, instructive, and
while wonderful, is very pleasing. Reserve
seats now on sale at Reynolds & Daniels
Drug Store.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-28
TRUTH AND FREEDOM.
pY WA. d. GALLAGHER.

On tho page that Is immortal
We the brilliant promise see'
aye shall know tire Truth, my people,
And its might shall make You freel'
For the Truth, then. let US battle,
Whatsoever fate betidel
Long the boast that We are Freemen,
We have made, and published wide
He who has the Truth. and keeps II,
Keeps what not 10 him belongs;
But performs selfish action,
That fellow mortal wrongs.
He who seeks the Truth, and trombles
At the dangers he must brave,
Is not at 10 be freemani
He, ct best. is but slave.
He who hears the Truth, and places
It's high promptings under ban,
Loud may boast Of oil that's manly,
But can never be Man.
Friend, this simple lay who readsst,
Bo not thou like either them,-
But to Truth give utmost freedom,
And the tide II raises. stem.
Bold in speech and bold in action
Be foreyer!-Time will test,
or the free -souled and the slavish,
Which fulflls life's mission best,
Be thou like the noble Ancient
Scorn the threat that bids thee fear;
Speak-no matter what betide thee;
Let them strike, but make them hear!
Be thou like the first Apostles
Be thou like heroic Paul;
II free thought seek expression,
Speak it BOLDLY speak 1t all!
Face thine enemies-accusers;
Scorn the prison, rack, or rodl
And, IL thou hast Truth to utter,
Speak! and leave the rest to God!
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-28
The Political Campaign OF this Year.

Nh"b"st- -
The FREE PRgss has said very lit
lie thus far on this subject. AS
our readers know, it is not
in the habit Of going OF "half-
cooked" on any subject. NOR
has it INDUCED in personal pufis or
suggestions as TO prospective candi-
dates, 80 common among the small
beer papers of cross roads towns, de-
signed to flatter the vanity OF as
pirants by mentioning them as can
didates for important offices, and
thus perchanco inducing them to
"come down" with "the needful-
needful, indeed, with that class OF
journalists. We must say that such
aspirants must be exceedingly weak
to be fattered by compliments from
such sources.
The general subject, however, is
one of great Importance, so we VIII
"break ground" sufficiently to indicate
our views, ard shall have more to
say further on.
Our idea, to begin with, corresponds
with the suggestion which good
teachers of geography and history in
culcate upon their pupils, viz: to be-
gin with your own immediate
locality before extending your
researches to those more distant. SO
we believe tho people of Hays county
should look first to their own politi-
cal affairs before being too much con-
cerned over the condition OF the
Nation, or even the State. Charity
in this case certainly begins at home,
here there is the greatest need OF
reformation-we mean, the greatest
need that concerns us. We have
in the main ali excellent population,
sufficient, if well united, to control the
elections of our town and county.
But the lack of union is the great
trouble While the immoral and
lawless influences are well united, and
readily WELD the ignorant element in
our midst at their will, SO as to Sc
cure to themselves the offices, overawe
public sentiment-if necessary by vlo-
lence and blood shed, the solid, sober,
lawabiding God-fearing portion OF
the people, whose interests and goo
name are vitality involved, living a.
part at their farms and places OF bus
mess, have no such concert among
themselves, and hence allow the VIC
ious element too often to become the
controlling factor in our local
politics. This Should no longer be.
Let our sober, moral people unite
and stand together as one man in de-
fence of The best interests of society,
and all will be well. We believe it
was Jefferson who said that eternal
vigilance is the price of Liberty" #
good people will not look after their
own interests and the well being OF
the community, we know Of nobody
else who will. In vain may you
multiply Your churches and schools,in-
agurlte Oh Il qua societies,and boast
of yourselves as n model people, if
you by your supinelesallow the saloon
and hoodlum elements to come to
the front and bear rule over you.
We speak the words of truth and
soberness, Us you all know. Then let
us have deeds to correspond. Unite
and Enthusiastically show your hand
support the best men for office; and
you will soon witness q wondrous
change. Candidates will be found
paying court to the best instead OF
the worst elements of society, thus
securing that grand prize, q good
honest, moral, local self government
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-28
"Stand by the Paper which advocates
Your Sentiments"


We cannot too strongly commend
to the real friends of the FREE PRESS
the following article which we copy
from the Dallas Mercury. Every
word of it is applicable to that
which is due the FREE PRESS from the
friends of temperance, law and order
in the contest of this paper with the
opponents of these great principles,
the enemies of enlightened Christian
society. Friends, read, ponder, AND
ACT:
In speaking of the support receiv-
ed by different classes of papers the
Gainesville Advance has this to say,
and it is sensible talk:
eff the moral element would at oil
times place their patronage and in
fuence at the disposal of such papers
as espouse the cause of right, the
question of morality among news
papers would be settled. If the NOR
al element would withdraw their pat
ronage from immoral papers, that
would adjudicate the matter, because
the immoral press would succumb."
People will claim to favor temper
ance, to desire the suppression of
vice in all forms, and yet will extend
their patronage and support to pa
pers which they know advocate the
liquor traffic and set before til cir SONS
advertisements of bar rooms, beer
gardens, dance houses and all such
gateways to dissipation and demon
alization. They will place before
their sons an argument favoring the
sale and use of intoxicating liquors,
descripti on of low and demoralizing
performa noes in places of resort
where they would be ashamed to be
seen; accounts of brutal prize fights,
races. match games, dog fights, scan
dals, reports that would bring the
blush of shame to the checks of vir-
tue. Thus, youth becomes familiar
with vice. Whisky men and the op.
orators of demoralizing attractions
when they want to bring their ven
lures before the people put up the
money-pay the printer-but moral
people seem to imagine that theil
countenance and approval of the
cause of the paper which is fighting
the battles of morality and good
government is all that is required. A
paper that is working in the cause o.
temperance and morality needs the
pecuniary support of the friends Of
its cause, and none should withhold
this assistance. If paper refuses
the advertising and support of what
it considers immoral and wrongful
occupations, it should certainly re
ceiye the patronage ofthose who also
think as it does. But people vii
give their patronage to papers they
know to be in the pay of the very
class they condemn, and leave the on'
that advocates their principles to de-
the best it can.
Let the moral people who have the
good of society at heart support on
" such papers as exert their influence
only in the best interests Of good
government and morality, and the paiC
organs of vice and immortality viii
find business Improbable. 1t take
money to do good, just the same a:
it does to do evil, and if men find il
Improbable to advocate evil the
will soon change the tenor of theil
arguments Stand by the paper
which advocates your sentiments
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-28
New City Ordinances.
AN ORDINANCE Levying a tax on certai

AN ORDINANCE Levying tax on certain
Occupations therein named.
Be q Ordained by the City Council Of the CITY
OF s an Marcos that there shall be levied on, and
collected from every person, firm or association Of
persons pursuing any OF the following named occu-
pations. an annual tax as follows:
ART. /. For each vehicle used in transporting
freight or doing any character Of hauling for hire,
within the corpor ate limits OF this city annual
tax, to be collected In advance, Of Five Dollars.
(s5.Oo)
ART. 2. For each vehicle used for carrying per-
sonslwihn the limits OF this city for hire, nm annual
tax, to be collected In advance, Of Five Dollars.
Art. g. For each scale upon the streets used for
weighing In bulk for hire, an annual tax to be col
ected In advance. OF Six Dollars.
ART. 4. For each meat market an annual tax, to
be collected annually In advance, ofTen Dollars.
ART. 5. That the payment Of the specific tax
herein provided for shall be required by the col
ector Of taxes to be made before persen firm or
association Of persons shall be allowed to engage
In any OF the occupations herein mentioned, and
that all arrearages Of taxes that may be due by
reasons of any ,uch business having been carried
on shall be a lien upon all the animals, vehicles,
stock, fixtures or implements owned, or used In, or
making part OF any such business liable to such
tax under this ordinance, and which lien shall au-
thorize the collector to seize and sell after due
tice. so much Of such property OF such persons
owing taxes under the provisions OF this ordinance,
| will satisfy such claims together with the COSTS Of
seizure and sale.
ART 8. The RECEIPT Of the city tax collector shall
be evidence, that the person or firm by whom same
Is paid has complied with all of the terms ofthis
dance and shall be full authority for such person or
firm to pursue said occupation for the time specified
in such receipt within the limits OF the city.
Any person or firm selling ont their business may
transfer to such purchaser their receipt which shall
authorize the purchaser to pursue said occupation
within the city for the same unexpired time said
receipt Such transfer to be valid shall be in
writing endorsed on the receipt and signed by the
mr. firm tran tha
Approved Wa. GIEsES;
Mayor
| hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was
passed by the CITY Council at tNeir meeting jan
| uary IL. 1886, by unanimous vote.
| ED. j. l.. GREEN,
| Secretary.