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New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-04-07
The number OF miles of railroad in
the United States December 81, 1885,
was.in round numbers 10000.

An investigation of the recent strike
= OF the cokemakers in Pennsylvania
places the cost to the companies at
100000 and to the laborers at $297,-
600. Compared with the great rail
road strike now in progress in the
southwest, the Pennsylvania strike
was. insignificant.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-04-07
A Story of the Late Delegate Raymond.

Washington Special.-The late Delegate
Raymond of Dakota was the last man to
see Gen. Mcpherson alive at the battle OF
Atlanta. lie was in the act OF delivering a
message to the general when the party Of
confederate horsemen came upon them, and
Mcpherson was shot down and Raymond
was taken prisoner and sent to Anderson
vile. After he had been there year or so
there was an exchange OF prisoners, and all
the men in the prison were assembled in a
line to hear read the list OF those who were
to be exchanged. Those whose names
were read were ordered to an
swer Here, F" and step forward. When the
officer in charge was going over the roster
he called out the name OF one who had
died the night before. Raymond had the
presence Of mind to answer Here in the
place of the dead man and stepped forward
and although his deception was immed;.
ately discovered by his fellow prisoners,
they We're all too generous to give him
away. He was exchanged under the name
OF his dead comrade, returned North and
re-entered the army.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-04-07
M1SNEsorA,s ARBoR DAY.
Proclamation from Gov. Hubbard Rec
o,nImendine its Uses.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, EXECUTIVE De-
PARTMENT.-To the people OF the state OF
Minnesota: In recognition OF the value OF
forests to every land and OF the special
lack thereof in portions of the state OF our
pride and love, again call your attention
to the Importance of in tellisent forestry or
tree culture. The government OF some OF
the countries OF Europe gives official care
to the preservation OF the growing
trees therein. Bounties for cultivation
OF timber are offered in this and
several other states OF the Union. The
planting OF trees is encouraged by the pre-
miums OF various societies. A better and
more successful means of accomplishing eff
fective results would be to popularize the
habit OF devoting some one designated day
every year to sowing the seeds. or setting
cuttings, of desirable trees or shrubs, or
transpanting the young growth OF the
same. Men livefor years upon prairie farms
without ever planting a tree, although al
ways intending to do SO. If aday had been
fixed for the purpose and they had given
but that one day year to do the work,
their farms would now be both better worth
keeping as homes and worth far more to
sell.
In the hope that many will accept des
ignation of day for all to devote to that
object. and that the practice may become
at length a general habit, in accordance
with growing custom in other states and
territories, l hereby appoint and set
apart Saturday, the Oath day OF April en-
suing, as
ARBois DAY IN MINNESOTA.
The public Offices OF the state Will be
closed on that day, and earnestly advise
that all owners OF farms and lots will give
that time to the Improvement OF their
property and identifying OF their homes,
by beginning or continuing the cultivation
thereon of forest, ornamental or fruit
trees or shrubs. No investment OF money
will pay better; no expenditure OF care will
return more permanent satisfaction.
Particularly l request the cooperation
OF directors and teachers OF the public
schools and OF the boards OF management
OF all our public institutions in this work,
not only for the sake of Improvement OF
the grounds under their control, but that
they may thus contribute to the adoption
of a most advantageous practice.
Given under my hand and the great seal
OF the state. at the capitol in the city OF st.
Paul, this 9th day OF March, A. D. 1886.
Signed l.. f. HUBBARD, lGreat Seal)
By the Governor.
Signed, FRED Won BAUMBACH,
Secretary of State
Telegram-herald., 1886-11-14

H s. Gah.i who Aas lor years been
1-.rr ttHe relasi- d-a.er 81 paints ard
Canal 81 h'. opened branch store
4 $50 -ruta lfg s.al-s- 20 meet tle oe-
a.anls aI trade sd that rsrt of the city.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18
ST. LOUIS LETTER.
ST.. LOUIS. Feb. u. 1856.


Ed. FREE Press: - We have had
many disastrous fires in the city in
the past week. A big fire last night
on Broadwav-John p. Mulalys sta
BILE was burned, and sixty-fve fine
carriage horses persisted 1t was an
awful sight.
Thousands of people are keeping
watch on the city leyee to witness
the breaking up of the great ice
gorge. The tugs in the harbor are
working hard to breaks space around
the fine steamers that are imperiled
by the vast fields Of ice Every now
and then a chorus Of shrill steam
whistles gives the alarm at the loud
cracking Of the gorge along the frozen
bank. 1t Is expected that the grand
breakup viii take place before dark.
and great damage Is expected Some
fine steamers are already lifted I'D on
tie bank, high and dry, Nv the grind
ing force Of this mighty h5s-
A large msstlBg Of tle dairymeu
o. Ale NIssisspp. valley IL IL ssss.on
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

here, and II is TO be hoped they will
do something to stop the wholesale
poisoning OF the people by dairymsn
Of st. Louis,
A young man named Murray was
completely beheaded by an elevator
accident at the Laclede Hotel yester-
day. These accidents in hotel ele-
vators are fearfully fragment.
Business here continues desper-
ately dull, and the police are busy
suppressing the epidemic Of burglar
les and small thefts, watching the
tbrongs OF idle people, reporting and
relieving cases OF destitution, and
maintaining order. II is dangerous
for women and children TO appear on
the streets Of the city after dark, il
they have any valuables or market
money about their persons.
The terrible cold weather seems to
be broken for the season, and the
mild werther is hailed with delight
by all classes.
Enormous eastern capital is being
invested here by syndicates who pro-
pose to erect number of ten-story
buildings, and these great improve
ments will give employment to thous-
ands of men this spring.
CARL SsIYTHE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18
Thanks to the Hon. j. F. Miller
for continued remembrances OF the
FREE Press.
Fischer's Store.
FREE Pre-

fIscHERs STORE FeD. 10, 1856.
Ed. FREE Press I'll am glad to report
much brighter prospects in regard to
schools in this and adjoining school COM
munities The shcool In the vicinity of
Fischer's Store is being taught by Prof.
Burris, gentleman from Kentucky, who
has led to the mountains for his health. The
school at Waysde is still in the hands of
Mr. W. M. Wyatt, who has taught there for
several terms. The school at Pleasant Val
ley will open up soon. We are going to Or
ganize some kind of literary sotiety in
this vicinity as soon as possible. Capt
Zentis, one Of Wimberley's leading spirits
in such things, has promised to meet with
us; also H. G. Hubs and others. The or
ISOLATION at Wimberley, in consequence of
the fire. has no place to meet.
Farmers are now making preparations for
the coming crop. We have had no rain for
some time, consequently the soil is not
turned, but broken up in clods. Nothing
wou'd o re ;eived with greater delight than
good rain.
Notwithstanding the undodbted healthful-
ness of this'mOunta:nous region, we hear Of
several cases of pneumonia and other com.
plants.
more h"art-rendiny misfortune never
befallen Mr.. Oscar Owens, in which his
little -year-old daughter was scaldedtto
death by falling irtoe tub of hot water. The
little sufferer fingered along from Monday,
4 o'clock P M.,-the time the accident hap
pened-till Wednesday morning at half-past
four o'clock, when the soul took its flight to
the unknown world. Every kindness was
shown the family in their misfortune, by
the people of Purgatory Springs. Miss
Kate Billingsly dismissed her school, and
rendered some valuable assistance in minis-
trng to the little sufferers wants Drs. j.
L. Payne and Ford Burleson were both
called in, but both saw at once that the
case was beyond medical skill.
The people of this vicinity are gratified to
know that it is no longer a rumor, but q
real fact, that Mr.. JOS Bureson is a candi
date for the sheriff's Office. REPORTER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

The venerable Isaac Fl. Julian, OF
the San Marcos Free Press, indites a
long open letter to his patrons, com
planning of prescription aud he de-
claces that rather than he dictated to,
be would return to manual labor, as
he can plow, hoe. weld the scytho,
etc The old man shows the right
spirit; he is a true man, and it is to
be hoped the prescription " is i'm
aginaIy.-Laredo Times.
The attempt, brother Times, is not
imaainary-it has been made several
times since we came to this country.
But we take pleasure in adding, for
the credit and honor of the people of
this county, that it has rs often sig
nally failed, and worked discontinue
10 the getters up rather than to us.
Aud SO we feel confident il will turn
out in the latest most outrageous ef-
fort The would-be proscriptionists,
we opine, have been a good deal dis
appointed ia not finding us the meek
and doc.ie victim they had supposed.
Knowing something Of our rightsani
duties as az American citizen. we
have regularly and most positively
declined 20 be offered and made
our appeal to tie good people Of tbe
country. who have sustained Is, and
rc fsel sure viii continue &c DO so AZ
long as We continue 10 do our deity.
In tins d1y OF grace and u a restored
Union. under tie benign sway o.
Grover Cleveland we fancy all WHO
ESSAY o. flgrf iae bloody shirt
wheihl- 90 3D., N.-fa OF a TIE SYuth.
'ss.i r,,-lt sita exceedingly cold CON
frri 'r-u tie h1nszt, patTiOi.e people
- al serii0us q Cur Great RepubIc-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

Fully five hundred negroes from
South Carolina arrived ut Little Rock
on the LIST inst, with view of locat-
ing in Arkansas. The exodus is
something marvellous. Something
like two thousand South Carolina ne.
gro labOrcrs are now in Arkansas,
aud it is predicted that by the end of
the present year ten thousand Others
will have followed them. 1t is claimed
that the emigrants are generally do
ing very well, and the officials see no
reason why the movement should be
checked by the authorities.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

Senator Colquitt, of Georgia, has
prepared q bill, and will introduce it
this week in the senate, submitting
the question Of local option to the
voters of Washington and the. Dis
trict. The bill is rigorous in it's re.
quirements, and, if adopted, will stop
the manufacture and sale of vinous,
malt and intoxicating liquors in the
capital Of the country. The question
has been discussed by senators and
representatives, and it is probable
that the bill will pass both houses Of
congress-.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

An anti-Chinese riotis in progress
at Seattle, Washington territory. The
mob visited the Chinese quarters and
escorted the celestials to II shi ready
to start for San Francisco. The au-
thorities of the town then escorted
the celcstials to the court house, where
they were informed that they could
stay Or go, rs they pleased. Some of
them went back to their quarters, but
the bulk of them sailed for San Fran
cisco. President Cleveland has is
sued a proclamation, and will send
troops to suppress the rioters, if
necessary. The Chinese officials at
Washington are in high state of ex-
element, and want their people pro
tected.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18
70 ADVERTISERS.

The Free PREss is leading local news
paper. the best Advertising medium, and has
the best printing Office between Austin and
San Antonio II crculates considerably
North as well as South. A live paper, dc.
voted to the development aud progress OF
the country. Jeilersonian Democratic lin
politics San Marcos, tho county seat, ~ q
growing town Of some 1000 Inhabitants
II is situated on the International and Great
Northern Railroad, running from St. Louis
vim. Austin, tho capital of the State, and
San Antonio, her largest city, into Mexico.
San Marcos is thirty miles from Austin and
nifty niles from San Antonio. II is noted
for its religious and educational privileges,
aud a. the center of splendid agricultural
and stock country and excellent community;
also for the celebrated springs, half mile
above which boil up from the bowels of the
earth ut the foot Of the mountains, forming
the San Marcos river, and constituting at
once o great natural curiosity and inexhaus
tible water power. It already has water
works, an refractory, several mills, etc.
The FREE Pass has been published by
its present proprietor for twelve years. 1t
is well established, and gaining steadily in
public favor. Especial attention is called
to the CHARACTER of its circulation. II
goes among the best class of well-to-do
farmers and business men. in this respect
it has NO SUPERIOR IN THE STATE. See table
of advertising rates on first page.
ETi-The FREE Press Office also has all the
requisite facilities for doing all kinds of Job
Printing in the best modern styles, ut Aus
tin, San Antonio and Galveston prices. Call
and see samples. Prompt attention given
to orders from distance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

Although no great demonstration
was contemplated or arranged for
the funeral of Gen. Hancock, the
spontaneous interest of the people
swelled it to really large proportions.
The funeral services were held at
Trinity Church, New York, and the
remains were conveyed to the old
home of the deceased, Norristown,
Pa, where his parents are buried, for
interment.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

Rev. DR.. John Hall, Of New York.
receives the largest income Of any
minister in the United States. From
his church he receives an annual sal
airy Of $4,000: a. chancellor Of the
University u New York he receives
$1,000; As a writer upon Bonner's
Ledger be secures $4,000 per an
nun. and for other literary work be
gets equally good pay. Seventeen
years ago DR.. Hall preached to =
church N Dib.in upon ayearly salary
Of Sl.5Ol
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

Hon. Chas. Stewart, NJ. G. from
the Houston district, is out in a let
ter declining to obey the petition of
O large number of his constituents to
restrict his efforts for deep water in
favor Of Galveston He continues to
advocate Sabine Pass as a far more
eligible point to secure the "long-
felt want. He is II plucliy represent
alive.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

We ought sooner to have acknow'
edged a copy Of the report of the
North Texas Insane Hospital, at Ter
rell, Dr. d. II, Wallace, superintend-
emit This institution has but recently
been in full operation, and the report
is mainly devoted to q statement of
its material progreas and condition.
Its outlook seems to be very good.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

Moody and Sankey, the famous
evangelists, are in Texas, and will
visit Galveston, Houston, San Antonio
and Dallas, remaining several days
at each. Their dates at San Antonio,
rs announced, are, Feb. 25, and Mar.
l and 2; and Maj. d. n. Bash, chair
man of the committee on preparation,
will give any further information.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18
LIBERAL CLUBBING RATES.
90 To New Subscribers Only.

AS an inducement to new subscrib.
ers to the FREE Pass, we offer il
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3.-Thc NeW Orleans Weekly
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A. The NeW York Weekly
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IT will be noticed that the two pa
pers are offered ut but little over the
regular price of the FREE Press alone.
With your home paper, containing
all the local news and home matters
of interest, with either of the above
great papers added, any person or
family would have complete outfit
of newspaper reading.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

The San Angelo Standard says:
"One healthy actual settler is worth
more to town than ninety-and.nine
pasturemen who sit back in the East
and draw on a San Angelo bank for
their profits
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

Three lsy. after the death Of Gen.
HaErock. another distinguished dc
fsstsd cardidafs for TIE Presidency
died a. his home in UtisL NeW York
We mean q governor EoAuO So
1oas lie Eas ibs dclaOcrAiie nom
inc for Vresiisnt IN ISIS ID Vas
rs-rl- 76 years Of age
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

To Edward b. Marsh, registrar OF
Amherst College, Mass, we are in
debted for a copy Of the latest oata-
logue of that institution, which indi-
Gates prosperity and progress.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

George G. Bates, noted wing pol
itician of the times OF Clay and Web
ster, died at Denver few days since,
nged II.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

And now it is affirmed that Miss
Bayard's death was caused by the
persistent wearing of low-necked
dresses during the coolest weather.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

Texas would get S3,92O,0l3 rs in
money as mn available fund TO help
her school interests, il the Blair bill
passeB.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

We nro authorized TO announce =. j..
TOWNSEND ~ candidate for Sheriff OF
Hays county at the election in November
next
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

Philip e1srgoi aiih The murder
81 be vie % Ausiin, bas bs,n al
aIst.s3 % .zll iu tie szn u S25co
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

TIE BAR elncal "a BIZ r. uader
discussion u e5rgress
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

This space reserved for
Covington & Porters' new
Saddle andHarness Shop.
Wait until they are open
ed and then everybody
come.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18

Henry Watterson, editor OF the
Courier, Journal, is quite sick.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18
I'CoPOVUIuIIJ'
Mrs. NJ. G. BILLINGS.
L Inn 1856


1t will be noticed that the above
was written last month Owing to
our personal relations to the case,
which is to come before tho courts,
we at first were disinclined to pub
lish; but finding not a few people
disposed TO speak lightly of no less
an outrage than the hostile invasion
of mans business premises, and at
tempt to murder the inmates, and as
Il one side was about as much TO
blame rs the other. we concluded to
print the letter, in order that our peo-
pie might see now this style Of civil
izaiion strikes intelligent people else
where, and also how it is likely. II in
any degree Paraoned or pslliated, to
affect fine reputation and hest inter
ests Of our town and county. Only
tins. and nothing more En-.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-02-18
s.NeW York, Feb. rs, 1886.
..MeSSrs Green g. Martin,
San Marcos, Ten.

DUUVuWCooy ie'e''
With the assistance of our
resident buyer, Ihave purchased the
Largest and Cheapest Stocb of Dry
Goods far the Spring and Summer
trade ever offered in San Marcos.
Everything bright, sparkling
and neW. WeWiU shoO the latest
and most stylish designs in fine and
fashionable Dress Goods, Ladies'
and Gents Furnishing Goods and
Mems Youths and Boys Clothing.
Full particulars by mail.
Goods being shipped on every steam
er sailing for Galveston. I1ciH
Leave here in q day ar ll0o for Boston.
p. j. c. SJII
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-11
WHAT THE CHILDREN SAY.

IN school. Tho teacher takes out his watch.
As We have few minutes before we close,
ycI can ask any question you wish" One
little kid comes forward Teacher, what
time is it, please San Francisco Chronicle.
It was q South Boston shoolJoy whose bGd
yoha;ior had lei the master 10 depart from
his accustomed rule and resort TOT nOggng.
The next day the boy brought a note The
master read it as follows: Licking don't do
tbs boy no good-talk to him" Pecu.iarities
about the cpistle led to inquiries; it turned
out 70 have been written by the boy.-Boston
Traveller
Some children take naturally TO a practical
view OF things A little girl was saying her
,rayers the other evening, closing up with
God bless papa and mamma, little sister
and everybody, and keep us from harm this
night Amen" The little sister," a bright
eyed pusS of years, quietly remarked, III
you'd said everybody to begin with you
needn't have made such a long prayer
Boston Budget
In school in a college town the practice
Of chewing gum became one Of the popular
cmployments of the smallest scholars. Each
child followed the custom, until the chewing
was a part of the regular routine. The
teacher finally called "A stop to the proceed
mgs, and gradually the habit lessened.
Finally all the pupils obeyed the law except
the son Oh one of the college professors. This
little boy chewed and chewed in great III
dependence, regardless, Of the teachers com
mands At last she called him out before
the school Tommy she said, "have | not
told you not to chew gum| "Yes'n," he re-
piled cheerfully, but | comes of family
what chews gum. Boston Journal
Two children belonging TO a family in Hart
ford were forbidden TO visit the children of
clergyman because it was supposed that there
were enough children in that family to make
up goodly quota for the play ground. One
afternoon one OF the clergyman's boys, climb
ing upon the fence, shouted out: "Come over
here and play with mcl' II can't, replied the
younger of the invited two, ''mother says
there's enough children in your yard" "Oh,
pshawl come alongm 'Idon't believe mother
will care very much, said the elder, and he
began to scale the fence He wasinterrupted
by his younger brother with this bit of scrip
ture: "When sinners entice thee, consent
thou not. Don't you call me a sinner"
came from the other side of the fence. I'm
Il minister's boy. Hartford Post.