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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

The only resolution with regard 10 the
publication OF the proceedings OF tho ooun'
~ convention that was presented Was u
tho following effect; Resolved, that the
county papers be requested TO publish the
proceedings OF tho convention. Had II
beon intended that tho secretary furnish
them q copy Of the proceedings the resolu'
ton would have so stated. Even thon the
secretary would not have felt instructed "a
furnish a paper published In the town In
which the convention was held with such
copy before the same had appeared In his
own paper
Tho above Il ono OF some half dozen ref
orenoes In the last oressot, by the secretary
Of the late county convention. also tho edi-
tor Of that paper, showing an uncomforta'
BILE sense Of tho awkwardness Of his post
ton, and without helping Il In tho least,
but rather making bad worse. We shall DO
held excrsablo for departing from our gen.
eral rule not to notice anything from that
quarter, because here there Ia public prin-
ciple involved. Let us look nj what Is
above stated. Accepting his own version Of
tho resolution to which no refers. and IL
clearly contemplated that he secretary
would furnish copies to tho other papers.
That was his business and nobody else's.
All usage IL In accordance with this view Of
the subject. II not, why have secretary
at ALP Now. TO show the foolishness OF his
pretensc, lot US suppose no was not con-
nocted with paper. win he pretend TINT
IL would not have boon his duty in that case
to furnish copies to all the papers Of the
county, without regard to location, begin
ming with tho one which appeared frsti
That was what Mr.. Basil Daley, the score
tary of the precinct meeting, did, and that
was what Hull was chosen to do. The
fact of his being an editor did not relieve
him OF this duty, while 1t made II easy Of
fulfillment by simply striking proofs from
the matter which he had to have set up in
his office. What the public expected, and
had right 10 expect, was that he, rs secre-
tary of the meeting should furnish the
other papers copies of the proceedings in
time for their next issue, and not stop even
for o moment to consider as to how it might
affect his wishes and feelings as q rival ed
itor. If he felt TINT he could not rise su-
perior to such considerations he should not
have sought or accepted the position of Sec
rotary. At u time like this the things which
make for peace and harmony are what is
wanted In the democratic machinery.
Our great political family cannot afford to
make itself party to petty personal or pro-
fessional rivalries or spites.
We may pertinently add, that il the other
editors of the county had taken separate
report, it would not have been the 0Bicaai
one, which is what is wanted for future ref
snce, and Hull more than intimatos above
hat he would have given such reporters no
facilities for making report. We
.hink it must be confessed that his ideas of
he duties of a secretary of public meeting
ire peculiar.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
Paul IL. Hayne.

The FREE PRESS has not made mention
of the death of Paul H. Hayne, the notet
Southern poet, which was recently an
nounced. Belonging TO the famous family
of South Carolina of that name, he, before
the war, was wealthy gentleman of liter.
airy leisure. The war made shipwreck Of
his fortune, and sometime since he settled
in cottage in tho woods near Augusta Ga.
where he has since assiduously devoted
himself to literary persuits- The following
fine and touching poem, entitled ''The
Woods" belongs to the period of this OK
perience, and its publication seems to us
appropriate at this time:
Why should I, with q mournful, morbid
spleen,
Lament that here, in this half-desert scene,
My lot is placed?
At least the poet winds Are bold and loud
At least the sunset glorifes the cloud
And forests old and proud
Rustic their verdurous banners DER the
waste.
Perchance tits best that I, whose fate's
eclipse
Seems fnal-I whose sluggish life-wave
slips
Languid away
Should here, within these lowly walks,
apart
From all fierce throbbings of the popu-
elous mart,
Commune with mine own heart,
While Wisdom blooms from buried Hopes
decay.
And tho great sky, the royal heaven above,
Darkens with storms or melts in hues of
love;
While far remote,
Just where the sunlight smites the woods
with fire,
Wakens the multitudinous sylvan choir,
Their innocent loves desire
Poured in rill of song from each harmoni-
Gus throat.
My walls are crumbling, but immortal
looks
Smile on me here from faces of rare books;
SHAKESPEARE consoles
My heart with true PHILOSOPHERS; balm
OF spiritual dews from humber song or
psalm
Fills ME with tender calm.
UT through hushed heavens of soul Milton's
deep thunder rolls.
And, more than all, DER shattered wrecks
of Fate.
The relics of happier time and state,
My nobler life
Shines on unquenched Oh, deathless
love that lies
In the clear midnight of those passionate
eyes!
Joy wanethl Fortune fliesl
What then3 Thou still art here, soul of my
soul, my Wife.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

President Cleveland is evidently
honestly and earnestly devoted TO
that civil service reform which no has
advocated from the beginning. No
knight of old was ever truer to his
lady love. SEQ his warning address
TO Federal ofiice-holders in another
column
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

DR.. David sayors. father OF Con
grossman sayors, died at his homo in
Bastrop recently. He wasan old cit
izen OF Bastrop, greatly esteemed by
all who know him.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

General Basil DJ.ks. in an article to ap-
pear IN the southern Bivouac for August.
relates tie incidents q the retreat after the
fan q Richraond. This var story has never
Jet been fully told. though Il j. one Of alb
sorbing Interest. TIE PAPsr describes the
lat oouncl Of var. the protection a the
Treasure trsin. and the gradual disinteyrs-
ton a the rer1nEzfs Of the Southsrn
armies. Many p,oinfs q historic interest
hsrgtofors uerl-rssi are made clear n this
-la-rEtira. and alta-sthsr u u most in
pOTtz-f oo-t-ltrzaaa 70 TIE kiEss-y g ~.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

COL Geo. w. Baylor, of Ell Paso,
will oppose DR.. W. M. Yaudell, of
San Angelo, in his Legislative race,
and Baylor is nota foe to be despised,
either. It seems that the Legislative
district extends from Ell Paso to a
county (RockwalD near Dallas. Both
are excellent gentleman, and that Sec
ton will not suffer by the election Of
either.-Columbus Citizen.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

A preacher at Mt. Vernon, Indiana,
has invented a band cutter to be
used by thrashers, which has made
him q fortune. He recently sold a
half interest in the invention for
$4,000 and 800 acres of land, worth
as much moro. Better than preach
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

We learn from tho Blanco News
that exception is being taken to the
course OF Senator Pfeuffor in voting
against allowing a vote OF the PEG.
pie on the question of prohibition,
Col. Hutchins would, of course, if
elected, favor submitting the ques-
ton to a vote of the people.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

The battle OF the giants is fairly
begun. Judge Hancock having seen
fit 10 assail Judge Terrell with con
siderable personal acrimony, the lat
tor rotorts in tho Same style. A lively
oanyass may be anticipated.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

The San Antonio Light labels the
late David Davis a democrat We
wonder where it got tho news Da.
us himself certainly never pretended
u be member u tlIc Democratic
party
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Maxwell, the murderer of Preller,
has been sentenced to be hung Oct
2nd. An appeal has been taken in
the case.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
Beware of ScroMa

serofula is probably more general than any
other disease. 1t is inSdious in character,
and manifests itself in running sores, pustular
eruptions, boils, swellings, enlarged Joints,
Assesses, sore eyes, etc Hoods Sarsaparilla
expels all trace Of scrofula from the blood,
leaving it pure, enriched, and healthy.
Twas severely afflicted with serofula, and
over year had two running sores on my neck.
Took Eve bottles Hoods Sarsaparilla, and am
cured" c. E. LovEJoY, Lowell, Mass.
c. A. Arnold, Arnold, Me-, had scrufulous
sores for seven years, spring and fan. Hoods
Sarsanarilla cured him
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CONGRESS.

Wa are authorized 10 announce HON
WELLS THOMPSON AZ a candidate fol
Representative In Congress from tho I'll
District, subject 10 the action Of the Dem
ocrahc Convention.
We are authorized 10 announce Judge l.
w. MOORE M candidate for Representa-
tive In Congress for the 9Th District, sub
iect TO tho action Of tho Democratic Con
vention.
STATE SENATOR.
In response to various inquiries, ! say
that am a candidate for reelection 10 the
Senate of the 18th district, subject 10 the
action of tho Democratic Nominating Con-
vention. Respectfully,
f'f .. Gro. PFEUrFRB.
NEW BnAusFELs, Juno 10, 1886.
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.
We arc authorized 10 announce CAPT.
JAMES q. STOREY as a candidate for
County Judge of Hays County.
NAG o." FOR SHERIFF.
We arc authorized 10 announce JAMES
A. WREN as q candidate for Sheriff OF
Hays county.
We are authorized to announce Y. Il.
WORLEY On O candidate for Sheriff Of
Hays county. '''
Two arc authorized TO announce J. 8.
DAVIS as O candidate for Sheriff OF Hays
County. = '"@ - '' h"
"'Wo nre authorized TO announce 3. y.
TOWNSEND rs q candidate for Sheriff OF
Hays county at the election In November
next.
FOR DISTRICT AND COUNTY CLERK.
We are authorized to announce JAMES
q. BURLESON, ~ candidate for re-elec-
zion 10 the Office of Clerk of the District and
County Courts, in and for Hays County,
Texas. Election November I'd 1885.
We are authorized TO announce ii. e.
BARBER 40 candidate for County and
District Clerk of Hays County.
FOR TREASURER.
We aro authorized to announce J. O.
ROWE, of Dripping Springs, as candidate
for treasurer of Hays county.
We aro authorized to announce F. M.
JOHNSON as candidate for Treasurer OF
Hays County.
We are authorized TO announce j. ii.
PATTERSON as candidate for reelection
TO the Office Of County Treasurer OF Hays
County.
FOR ASSESSOR.
Wo are authorized to announce Il. 3.
FORTSON Ms q candidate for reelection to
the Office of Assessor of Hays County.
We arc authorized to announce A. Y.
OLDHAM as q candidate for the Office OF
Assessor of Hays county.
COUNTY SURVEYOR.
We are authorized to announce OTTO
GROOS as q candidate for Surveyor of
Hays County.
We ore authorized to announce JOHN
M. KILI.OUGH as d candidate for County
Surveyor of Hays County.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

The Congressional convention has
been called to meet at Seguin on the
oath of August by Chairman W. III
Ledbetter.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

The London Times is in despair
over the English elections, not find
ing so strong a conservative majority
a. hoped for.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

A new life Of Schuyler Colfax is an
nounced for early issue by Funk,
Wagnalls & Co. 1t will be sold by
subscription.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

John Hancock wants to raise S12,-
100000 on Texas lands and Texas
bonds to get deep water at Texas
ports.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
Prohibition does not seem to be
injuring business in North Carolina.

Prohibition does not seem to be
injuring business in North Carolina.
The Raleigh Advocate says:
Prohibition does not seem to be
injuring the business of Raleigh. In
the largest grog-shop of the city,
which was closed last Thursday,
Messrs. W. H. Wetmore & Co. are
going to open large shoe manufac-
tory that will give employment to as
many persons as all the bar-rooms in
the city did. And Mr.. A. W. Traps,
the largest liquor dealer we had, is
going to open up large furniture
store, in which we wish him great
success. We are glad that prohibition
has put such clever old gentleman
into such good line of business. In
the end, the liquor dealers themselves
will be more benefited by prohibition
than anybody else.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
For the Campaign.

We will furnish the FREE Press to
the first of January, 1887, for rs cents
Send in the names.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

In the 9th district, where Throck-
morton has retired, Judge Silas Hare
seems to be tho coming man.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Hon. Roger Q. Mills is to have OPP
position for reelection to Congress
in the person Of Col. Anderson, of
Waco.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

There will be 1913 votes in the
Galveston convention; necessary to
nominate, 1872 votes.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
Salt Rheum

Isone ofthe most disagreeabled diseases caused
hyimpure blood. 1t readily cured by Hoods
sarsapariIla, the great blood purifier.
William Spies, Elyria, o, suffered greatly
from erysipelas and salt rheum, caused By
handling tobacco. At tines his hands would
crack open and bleed He tried various prep
arafions without aid; finally took Hoods sar-
sapariIla, and now says: I am entirely wen"
Ny son had salt rheum on his hands and
On TIE calves Of his legs He TODD Hoods
SarSzpzrilla and is entirely cured" J. B.
Stanton, NJ YeTno1, Ohio.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
SO - al cruEEirtt q. Ei1fo-sH Naas ouiy
- G hood a CO. Apothsca-5et. Level. N.,s.
100 Doses One Dollar
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

ing
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
STATE SENATOR.

In response to various inquiries, ! say
shat am candidate for reelection TO the
Senate Of the 18th district, subject to the
action Of tho Demoomtio Nominating Con-
vention. Respectfully.
''f - Gro. PFEUYFEB.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-01-21
Blll Nys On Yesavu,e.


Ono thousand eight hundred and
eighty-four years ago, the Roman ge-
ographer and weather-crank, Strabo.
spoke Of Vesuvius Is burnt noun
tain; but it had not at that time turned
itself wrong side out. Quite . forest
grew where the crater now stands.
For fifty years Vesuyius had bilious
spells. but kept on drawing its salary
without loss Of time. but in A. D., It
turned itself loose and tore up the
ground good deal. Real estate went
to an astonishing height. but became
depressed 1T once. The south half Of
the mountain was jerked loose. as Pliny
has il. and knocked gally west. This
was followed BY shower Of hot. wet
ashes which completely obliterated
P0mpcii and Herculaneum. Those
two towns hare been exhumed lately.
but. owing to the delay Of the author
tiles in doing 50, no lives were saved.
These cities are not covered with lava.
Scientists say that the ruins were
found under deep layer of volcanic
tufa. do not know what tufa is. bu,
presume the term is perfectly proper
and safe to use in good society.
have heard Of the tufa cigar. which ID
sold tufa Eve cents, but am compare
tively ignorant Of the general appear.
ance Of volcanic tufa.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-01-21
EVENTS OF THE DAY.
sudden Death In w..hinrton

Washington Society was greatly
shocked by the sudden death the 18th, Of
Miss Kate Bayard, eldest daughter Of the
secretary Of state. The evening before
Miss Bayard had assisted her father III
receiving and entertaining guests at Hn
official reception, where she was as usual,
the life Of the company Following The
reception there was an informal dance by
the young people. and Miss Bayard did
not retire until 2 O'Clock in the morning.
Az she was to assist Miss Cleveland at a
reception Saturday afternoon she was not
disturbed At her request, and when q
servant went to her room at 9 p. m. she
was found insensible, investigation show
Ing she had been dead for several hours,
the cause being heart disease. She had
been under treatment for heart disease =
year past, and had been frequently warned
against undue excitement. The news was
promptly rel,ori ed to the White House,
where Miss Cleveland and her other
assistants and the Presidential household
were in readiness to open the reception
with manv guests already in waiting, and
orders were at once issued postpODing the
reception. Miss Bayard was . great
favoritc in Washington and her sudden
death. was not only shock, but also
caused universal regret.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-01-21
Runnins the Gauntlet.

Running tho gauntlet is > very fro
qnent punishment OF soldiers
in the Austrian army. II con-
sists in making tho offender. who is
naked TO the waist. walk up and down
. street formed Of two rows OF men.
each Of whom has switch Of birch in
his hand. The pace is left TO the choice
Of the sufferer. who however. general
~ prefers the ordinary marching pace.
This street Of men 10 about one hum
dred yards long. and consists Of two
rows Of one hundred and fifty men In
cach-facing each other. The offences
for which this terrible punishment is
isdicted arc chiefly desertion aud theft,
though It may bo ordered BY !
court-martial for other and moro grave
offences For the first descrtion the
offender il generally made to pass
four times down the street; for the sec
ond offence ten times. and this is tho
greatest number ever ordered. One
hundred blows with the corporal's
switch are considered equal to running
tho gauntlet ten timss. This shows
the severity OF tho ordinary everyday
punisnmslt Of twenty bl,ws which
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-01-21
KlsslnR BY Nall.

A young postmaster Of village
post Office was hard at work when q
gentle tap was heard upon the door,
snd in stepped bashful maiden Of six
teen. with money order. which she
desired cashed. She handed It to tho
official with . bashful smile. who, after
closely examining 1t, handed her the
money it called for. At tho same tine
be asked her il she had read what Was
written on the margin Of the order.
mo. / have not, she replied, ''for /
cannot mako IL out. Will you please
read it for mel'
The young postmaster rcad ~ fol-
lows: ~ send IS and dozen kisses. !"
Glancing ut the bashful girl he said:
NOW have paid you the money and
! suppose you wan: the kisses.
'.Yes." she said, IF he has sent me
any kisses l want them. toe"
1t il hardly necessary to say that the
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-01-21


From the illustrated paper by $. G.
W. Benjamin, our late minister to
Persia, in the city Of Teheran, We
quote the following: what imple-
ments they used in ancient times We
know not; but to-day the Persian
artisan has neither rule, compass. nor
spirit level. He Is commonly ignorant
Of the fact that the diameter Is the
third Of the circumference; his gimlets
and augurs are prods turned BY bow
string; he has no hatchet. but only IN
adze, and no carpenters bench. nhe
desires to plane board, he puts it on
the ground; and IL he would saw =
block Of wood. he squats on the ground
himself and holds it between his toes,
drawing the saw towards himself.
Wood is scarce. and with such tools.
hard work. II pillars are to be cor
structed, the trunk Of poplars are
raised and simply stripped Of their
branches and bark. They may be
crooked. but that matters not; the
master workman tells his subordinate
to shape the timber into an elegant
pillar with catch. Depending only on
his eye and the skill Of his hands, this
simple artisan applies the plaster round
the trunk in the form Of a huted pillar
and crowns it with . graceful capital
and c0rnice, showing lively inventive
fancy. II judged By the strict applica-
tion Of rule and compass, these dec
oratiOns may sometimes deviate
slightly from straight line, but of the
artistic beauty Of the conception there
can be no question. Walls and ceilings
are tastefully decorated in like manner.
..Lightness combined
with strength il often gained in Persia
BY building wall of square sun dried
bricks. ingeniously arranged in hollow
cubes as il q block house. They are
cementcd together BY layer Of cargel.
or mortar mixed with straw, over
which. in turn. follows coat of white
plaster. Where great strength is re-
CURED the angels are fortified BY a
layer Of burnt bricks. Such = wall
will stand for ages. It Is interesting
to watch the builders at work. They
wear long tnnics, which are tucked il.
to their girdies when working. dis
playing . length and muscular devel-
Opment Of limb have never seen
cqualed elsewhere. The one above
sings out in musical tone, Brother, il
the name Of God, toss mo . brick.
The one below. as be throws the brick.
sings In reply. o my brother Tor, @
son Of my uncle.) in the name Of God,
behold brick!''
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-01-21
XLIXth. CONGRESS.
Monday, Jan. IL.

SENArE-Mr. Harrison's bill for the
admission Of Dakota Was reported favor
ably from the committee. MIR. Manderson
spoke to his hiil for Increasing the ef-
hciency Of the army, Mr.. Blair to the bill
for the erection OF monuments To Lincoln
aud Grant, and Mr.. Pugh to Reck's silver
resolution. While the latter was speaking
an executive session was ordered, after
which adjourned.
HorsE-Among the new bills were:
To prohibit aliens from acquiring title to
lands In the United States; to limit
speeches to 30 minutes: for the establish
ment Of two gun foundries, one to be
in California; to retire national hank notes
In favor OF treasury notes for the issue OF
silver certificates IN 81, - and So; far the
division Of Dakota and the creation Of the
territory of Lincoln; that the treasury sur
plus IL excess Of $4,000, COO be applied on
the public debt.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-01-21
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Confirmed.
The Senate the 18th confirmed the follow


The Senate the 18th confirmed the follow
ing presidential appointments: George
N. Baxter, United States attorney for Min
ne>Ota: Nathan &. Harris, Mississippi. reg
lister Of the Iand Office 1T Aberdeen. Oak.
Postmae ters-A. w. Weisbred, Oshkosh,
Wis Joseph Osthelder, Sheboygan Falls,
Wis: ] s Some, Evansville, Wis: Har-
vey Al Brown. Columbus, Wis: Curtis A.
Reed, Menasha, Wis; Adoiph Penneng.
Manit"~oc, Wis; II. r. Hitchcock. To
NAH, Wis; Evan Decastle. Depere, Wis,
H. n Cronkrite, Clinton, Wis: William
brown, Lake Geneva: Wis; H 8 Howell,
Water town, Wis: Nelson Bruett, Jeffer-
son, Wis A. p. Cramer, Avoca, Iowa: E.
Thayer. Clinton, Iowa; r. Sheldon, Ames,
Iowa: p. ID. Minich, Viilisia, Iowa; Charles
&. Bronson, Manchester, Iowa; j. w. Sher-
man, O~ceula, Iowa; I. II. Edwards, Wa
terloo. Iowa; A. Tinsley. Sibley, Iowa;
Francis Baasen, New Uinl, Mum: Charles
j. Strnnk, Shakopee, Mimi: John II. Par
shall, Faribault, Mimi: B. +. Mccall,
Moorhead, Minn.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-01-21
a Chicago Blaze.

Fire at Chicago, the 18th in the flour
warehouse of Frederick c. vehmeyer, de-
stroyAd property to the value Of q quarter
OF million dollars 1 some twenty & i.nn' ~ ms had
sufferers were. Albert ID. Dickinson. sends
t42W0. Samuel Boyle, brown corn, 600;
F. X Stevens. wooden rags. $1,000. The
tire was started by spontaneous combustion
Ia the rags