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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-07
City Dads

Met at the Mayors office Tuesday night
last. Present, coungilmen Wood, Glover
Donaldson, Green, Mayor Giesen and Mar
shall Prince.
There was some discussion as TO rates for
boarding city prisoners, aud on motion OF
Wood the mayor was authorized to contract
with the county jailor or other suitable
parties for the board of prisoners.
The mayor spoke of a proposed ordinance
for protecting the water plugs on the square
and as parties had already tempered with
them the matter should receive early atten-
ton.
Mr.. Williamson being absent at San An
tonic and the secretary not appearing till
late the meeting took q recess till tonight,
Thursday at O'Clock p. m.
The council will apportion the 'own into
wards at the February term before the next
election early in April.
Beautiful winter weather, Barely freezes
o'nights,
Mr.. Northcraft has shown us plot of the
proposed Chapel to be erected at the new
cemetery. If is in the form of a cross, and
will be an admirable convenience, especially
at funerals when the weather is inclement.
We Invite attention to the account of
remarkable cave recently discovered by our
townsman Mr.. Bryan, We copy from
"Gleanings on Bee Culture" published at
Medina, o. We should think this new dis
covery would attract many visitors,
Just as we are about going to press, we
were surprised bv pleasant call from our
old friend Otto Gramm, He is removing
with his family to Hortontown, where he ex-
poets to g into business with his bro.her-in-
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To all new subscribers 10 the FKrE PEEss
Tor one year. cash in sdvsnce. o. 10 al pres
cut Subscribers ubo pay up srreArsgss and
years Subscription ia advance. re vii
sd postpaid q copy Of KsodAIrs oslsb-z.sd
IEEGzTsE OF TEE HoEsE arD Hrs DTEKas-
n, y Dr.. B. J. Ks1da1 4 CO. Ria
msnuAl q 81 pagss q Which z.510 0s0
ooT1es have bssn s1ld TIE rr7es - =
eents, - thst y secspti-F or cfs- ~ r.
~ 90 ths FEEE FErss n ths rsts # 81 IS
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Notice to Contractors.

Notice to Contractors.
Sealed proposals for the erection of q
chapel on the grounds of the San Marcos
Cemetery Association in accordance with
plans and specifications on file at the Office
of f. Northcraft. Architect, will be received
up to January 18th prox.
Also bids for painting said structure in
accordance with provisions of specifications
above named.
Board reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
Bids to be endorsed. Bid for carpenters
work and bid for painting and addressed to
E. P. RAYNoLDs,
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Public Instruction at the election next fall.
He undoubtedly posseses tho energy and az
perisnos requisite for tho position, andfrom
the conversation We had With him. We were
glad 10 ind him imbued also with tho liberal
and progressive spirit which 10 still moro
important In the bead Of our public school
system. The Professor. We believe IL not
teaching at present. but Mrs II. has q po-
sition in connection with the public schools
at Austin.
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We have opened N Daley Banking. nsTt
DOR % restaurant. and VII kesD o. bad .
fun Ens q fsziy groosriss Cal ard sT-
s-irs ~ g-o-s-lss aod - c5a-iocsi -s
o. chssp for ossh TX. PEI-H Z Co
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Report

OF the condition of The First National
Bank of San Marcos, at San Marcos in
the State of Texas, at the close of bust
ness, Dec. "a, 1885.
RFsOURCFs
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Mr.. J. A. Bell, now occupies the old 70
liable Bales stand just vacated by .. N.
Turner. This d well-known livery stand
and we trust no win ind tho move satiSfac-
tory.
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RrtraT yotl~.

Bstrzysd b. Arthur Lundsy before c. S.
Cock. ,. P, one bay horse sbout ia haods
high Abext ysan cd, brHodsd UK con
nect4d, r. ApPuissd 81 e1OyO0.
Witness ny hsni fhis ga, day q JEussry.
1895 yas q BrEsEsos
- C.k c c. HsTs CO.
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Notice.

From this date until February LIST, 1885.
viii eel guns lower than ever offered be-
fore. A large stock on band and We mus
get nd Of them DOaf fail 10 take AdvAn-
tAgs Of this chance. J. c. PETxEcxT.
Austin. Teras
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Agents Wanted.

We want good active agent for the FREE
Press at every postofice in the county, to
solicit subscriptions for it. We also solicit
the kindly aid of volunteer agents in every
neighborhood. We also desire to engage
the services Of one or more travelling agents.
A fair compensation will be paid in all cases.
The prospects of better times are favor
able TO success in canvassing for the old
FREE PRESS. Apply at or address this office.
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Sec. Board Trustees. s. M. G. A.
To My Friends .Apd CustO-
DlRrS.

Owing to the fact that my interest ut Pal
estine requires nil my time and attention,
will for the present close npt my business
here. The real estate shall retain. but the
merchandise I will close out at cost at the
following REDUCED prices for cash at the
OF
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WooD. FISHER & POM.
GOOD NEWS {!

That enterprizing firm of music dealers,
Messrs. H. II. Hazard & Co., of Anstin,
announce that they will give away another
WHEELOCK PIANO shortly. This gsner-
ous offer is quite in keeping with the Gus
tomary hberality Of this popular house who
make fast friends Of all who deal with them
By selling honest goods at moderate prices
and by fair treatment of their customers.
Send them your name and address and re-
eeive full particulars Of the grand prize pr
ano drawing. Dec. Him
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Pocket Book

Left Mt Candy Factory the day before Christ
mas. had money in it, Owner can have i
on paying for this notice,
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Bargains in parlor aud bedroom suites at
j. w. NANCE 4 BRo's.
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New Stationery just received at this
Office. Our friends aud the public who
want hrst clAss printing at reasonable rates
arc invited to leave us their orden.
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CROP MORTGAGES at the Fnrr Pnrss
Office.
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FoUND:-In front of Mr.. Fourqurean's.
three brass keys. May be had at this Office
.on paying for notice.
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Have you seen that new 3 wheel Sulky
Plow at Donaldson q Cos. It's beauty,
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1 Am Agent For
Mccormick self binder, Mowers etc,
jackson wagons ID.
Deer plows
Cassidy sulky plows
Standard cultivators
Bookwalter hay rakes
Wheeler Thrashers
and other machinery and farm implements
for which I solicit orders, guaranteeing
lowest prices and best terms.
VIM GIEsEN
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School books and stationery at the
BooKsroRE.
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We will sell you our ''Acme" Pulverizing
Harrow on trial and if it does not work to
your satisfaction you may return it.
G. w. DONALDSON & Co.
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Tuo Comics for AZ 80.

Inasmuch ~ many persons desire 10 send
copies abroad, and by way Of encourage.
inent so to do, we offer two copies Of the
FREE Press At 90 60-cash in advance.
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Wholesale Slaughter

One thousand guns and pistols almost
given away at J. G Petmecky's Gun Store,
Austin, Texas Call and see for yourself
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-07

Double Barrel Breech Loading Shot Guns
for $40. at Petmeckys Gun Store, Austin,
Texas.
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These favorite brands of flour, the Eagle
Steam aud Royal Patent, can be found
hereafter ut the grocery store of
II. HARDY z Co,
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Boys suits from Sl.5O up at
JOHNSON Il JOHNSON.
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Car Standard cultivators and Newton
wagons just in at WIN. GIEsES's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-07

Tinware of Different Kinds, Stove FIX
lures, Teas, Coffees, Sugars Syrups Mo-
lasses, and various other goods too numer-
GUS to mention, all at actual cost.
This is q rare opportunity to buy first
class goods at less than you are now paying
for second-class M. HINzIE.
San Marcos, Texas. Jan 5. 1886.
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Clothing at Cost. Read! Readl

From this date our entire stock of Mems,
Boys and Youths clothing is offered at New
York cost for cash. We have yet a good
assortment of sizes and qualities on hand.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
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Flour, bacon, lard and hams al
McALLIsTxR's.
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There win be a meeting Of tho Bible So
oisty at the Presbyterian church ON Sunday
evening next The State superintendent
will be present.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-07

Those in debt to 8. F. McAllister please
call and settle old accounts.
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The largest and finest assortment of dia
monds watches and jewelry in the state of
Texts Mt L. RoUvANT.
274 Commerce st. San Antonio.
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Wanted to Exchange.

2S8 acres of good land in Missouri, for
property in or about San Marcos. Apply at
the FREE PRESS Office.
AN MARCOS REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
A desirable business house and lot on the
east side of the public square. First rate
business location. Also choice lot in Cof-
fields addition to the town. Address the
FREE PRESS San Marcos Tex
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-07

Remember that we are still selling gro
ceries lower than any house in town.
B. f. BLouNT & Co,
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| between Henry Llnewe Der and an OF
sheep herdcr named Welge. Wedge receive
a painful wound in the arm. The beligel
ents will be examined before justice Coo
as soon Wedge is able to appear.
Mr.. J. NJ. Turner the livery man has e1
changed locations with j. A. Bell. Fl
now will be found Mt the Harper Hall stan d
Mr.. Turner has some beautiful match teams
grays duns and bays, etc., and good re
liable single drivers and saddle horses ant
a full line of buggies, hacks and other equi
pages. See his advertisement elsewhere.
We learn the subject of erecting Mar
ket House with an Opera House in the sec
ond story is under consideration by our cor
porate authorities, bonds to be issued TO
the purpose. A first rate idea. But W.
lie school building. All will hereafter b,
matters o. first-class Importance, especially
the last.
There were beautiful Christmas trees a.
the Methodist, Baptist and Presbyteriaus
Christmas eve. That at the Baptist church
was q double one and many thought it the
prettiest of all, though, of course, the
Methodist tree was the "best bearer" The
Presbyterian ladies and their coadjutors are
not to be excelled on such occasions, and
we regret we were too late to see their dis
play.
260 quails were killed by the gun club on
their New Years hunt. The club was di-
vided thusly: .....
WINNERs-C. c. Weems, DIR. Burleson,
T. H. Glover, N K. Farris, Geo. T. Niece
hee. Birds killed, 155. ,...
LosERs-D. A. Glover, J. V. Hutchins, J.
R. williamson, Ed. Kone, B. Pitchford.
Birds. 105.
The defeated party furnished a supper for
the club at Goodspeed's at night.
Our German folks have regular organ
lied social and singing club, 'yclept the Con-
corda. The society had rousing meeting
on New Years eve at an empty residence on
South Guadalupe street. The occasion was
one of song and glee, and we learn some
eight kegs of beer were absorbed. The
jewellers determined to see the New Year
IN and all did not disperse till O'Clock on
New Years day. We learn that the society
has a cash balance in the treasury and that
q time the accrued funds will be devoted
" esbdobsnlnR SCHOOL IOr tcdcuinR tne
herman language.
The membership Of the Concordia CON-
,rises ladies and gentlemen and includes
many Germans from the Kegley Hill and
FORKS Greek neighborhoods.
Mr.. Harris. freight agent at this point,
ives rs the following items: Since Sept
], there have been shipped from San Mar
os T24l bales of cotton which with about
90 bales shipped prior 10 that time, make
be total shipment 7941 bales 10 date. The
ash receipts during the month Of Decem-
'er for freights we're 5000, being about
en- per cent Of the value Of goods bought;
his would make the value Of goods received
{ the San Marcos depot, less the 5000
-eighfs. about s45.0O0. However. Mr..
IarTis estimates tha; 5000 Of this is Mar
IDdals and Blanco freight. making the net
otAl for San Marcos At &c, roo for Deosm-
sr Just past
Estimating $4,000 per month - Al sy-
rAFs. the Wholesale value q our imports for ]
Be year voald reach $50. 900. indicating q
uGnsss Of four or Ave hundred thousand /
nIfars
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Another Shooting.

A shooting affair occurred within mile
or two of this place last Saturday evening
between Henry Lineweb Der and an Old
sheep herdcr named Welge. Wedge received
a painful wound in the arm. The beliger-
ents will be examined before justice Cock
as soon a Welge is able to appear.
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CROP MORTGAGES, five cents each.
latest and best form at FREE PRESS Office.
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Legal Gard.

W, d. Wood, Sterling Fisher and Oweu
Ford have associated themselves together
for the practice of law in civil matters in
Hayscounty, Texas Office in Woods new
building, up stairs,
San Marcos. Oct. 25-ly.
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Splendid assortment of boys suits, fol-
cash ut JOHNSON q JOHNSON.
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Grits, prunes, currants, and best cheese
in the city at MoALLIsrER's.
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CROP MORTGAGES for sale at this
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Get an overcoat at cost at
JOHNSON d JOHNSON.
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WARRANTY DEEDS for sale at the FREE
.Aa
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We sell He No Tea
B. F. BLoUNT & Co.
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San Marcos and HAYS County.

The FREE PRESS Extra Of Oct. 1888, sup
plemented by the regular issue of Aug. Is,
'85, furnishes the best most truthful and
complete description of our town and coun-
ty to be had. Call or send to the Office for
copies-fve cents each.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-07

Groceries cheap for cash at
MoALLKsTER's.
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Fresh oysters at Candy Store.
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Farm For Sale.

This John Scott farm about seven miles
south of San Marcos, consisting of about
$40 acres of fine land-115 acres in cultiva-
ton and 255 acres in pasture, four houses,
three wells, five tanks, stable. crib, stock
sheds, etc. Also the John Scott addition
to San Marcos, near the Institute. Terms
reasonable. Apply to
Wnnr, 4
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Irish potatoes, cent per pound at
b. F, BLoUNT & Co.
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Remember the cut in clothing at
JOHNSON Il JOHNSON.
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The general verdict seems to be that
"Weir" Flows are taking the lead, There
is certainly little risk in purchasing them as
Donaldson i Co., guarantee satisfaction or
will refund the price paid
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-07

have lot of new patterns that will
sell at half price. Those marked from the
company at 20 cts, l will sell at 10 cts; those
marked 30 cts will sell at Is cts, and so on.
A good opportunity for those who do their
own dressmaking to get new and cheap
styles. Mrs. RICHARDSON,
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Free delivery in the city by
MCALLIsTRR
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Dou't fail to call aud examine our new
toilet soaps, the Ideal and Ocean Bath. A
nice towel ia given away with every box of
the latter, and silver spoon with the for
mer. HARDY q Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-07

Mr.. J. M. Turner the livery man has ex.
changed locations with j. A. Bell. He
now will be found Mt the Harper Hall stand
Mr.. Turner has some beautiful match teams,
grays, duns and bays, etc., and good re-
liable single drivers and saddle horses and
full line of buggies, hacks and other equi-
pages. See his advertisement elsewhere.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-18
TIE POLITICAL POT.
THE WISCONSIN LABOR CONVENTION
NOMlNATES A TICKET.

A Straishtout Labor Platform Adopted
Close of the AEti-SaIoon Convention at
Chicaeo-Ths Resolutions Adopted
Missouri PruIibitionists Nominate a
Ticket denominations of the Pennsyl-
| yRiria Grr,uhacisrt@.
| NEENAH, Wis, Sept tS-Tho state labor
convention met Thursday at noon. twenty
| one counties being represented by 207 dele
| gates. L. Stevens. uf Grant county, called
| the convention to order at l3:15 o'clock. E.
| \. Eggcry, of Racine was made temporary
! chairman. ". h. Peltnn,of La Crosse, was
| chosen secretary. The usual committees
were appointed, and, while awaiting their
| reports, Mrs. DIR. Severance of Milwaukee,
| made a speech, in which she urged the dele
| gates to affiliate with neither of the old par
ties and 10 nominate an ut-arid- d-oa.t labor
ticket.
L. a. Eggcry of Racine was made pcrma-
nent chairman and Theodore Fritz of Mil
wankre secretary, after which Robert SChil-
ling Of Milwaukee made II speech, in which
he assalied john Plankinton for entertaining
Governor RuSl> at a harquct, and declared
there was the blood of imocents slaughtered
50 ruths,ssly by command OF Governor
liJsk Mrs Dr Severance of Milwaukee
and DR.. Powell OF IaCrosse were elected dele
gates at-iarge 10 the national labor cunvcn-
tlun.
The ticket as finally made w is as follows:
"oNerncl, Col. John b. Cochrane, of Grant
lieutenant governor, George \. Eovd, cf
s'Illc, secretary Of state, J. F. Jasper
son, OF Neen1h; state treasurer, Frederick
HoenIg, of Chippewa; attorney general, John
T. Thomas, OF Sbeboygan; railroad commis
EiuGcr, Henry Einr of Mariuattr. Supcrin-
'enitpt ut public Institutions j. X Me
GrSor, of Eau Claire; insurance conmis-
einner, Ritmer Stephens of Grant
The platform rcciteS lncoln's words re-
latinG tJthc superiority of lal,ur to capital
and 'ienounccs the arbitrary actions Of soul
less corporations. II declares that the use of
Violence in any form 10 settle disputes is
utterly uHiUstttiahe in Il ciyiiici com
munity. whether advertised bv fanatl,al an
arch!sts ar Tructlrrd 10y corrupt politicians.
II tav0rS ihc government control Of money.
land means of communication, aud public
Improvement, II advocates labor bureaus
conducted IN the interests of the whole
people; the Simpiilication nt laws to but one
ON each subject arbitration i'll place Of
strikes, the prohibition OF child and convict
labor; the abolition of one-man power in the
government, and the election Of all officials
toy the vote of the people; a graduated in
come tax, the amendment of the patent law:
SO as To give labor Il part of the benefit Of Ia
bor-saving Inventions and 10 prevent monnp
oheS the forfeiture of all lsnJ grants and the
alien ownership in lands, government loan
of money, and a rigid enforcement of the
law against the Importation Of foreign Ia
bor.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-18

BRooKLYN, n. Y, Sept 1S.-The race
here FRIDAY resulted:
First race, mile; Little Minnie first, Bca
nettc third; time n Second race. 9, of q
mile: selling, Sunbeam first, Graciosa second
Maggie Mitchell third; time l:16l4 Third
/ miles. Brown Duke first. Housatonir
second, Fontico third; time @:IIl.
Fourth race, "a miles, special sweepstakes,
Nellie first. Elkwood second. Exile third
time, 2.l0l4. Fifth race, 4 mile: Swift first
Pcricles second SaNony third; time. les
Sixth race, mile, selling; Error first. IN.
mora second, Broughton thiri time, Is
Louisville, Ky, Sept lS-RaceS here
Friday resulted; First race. $, mile heats,
MalHa b. won; time, 1:l614, Second race,
Is miles, handicap, Wanderoo first, Panama
second, La Sylphide third; time, 2l1sl.
Third race, Ia miles, Great American stallion
si;'k's. Jim Gray first, Sir Joseph second,
Silver Cloud third; time ;igtE'"i
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-18
Fig Blaze in Philadelphia.

PnLADELrHuA, Sept lS-A bout O'Clock
Friday morning fire broke out in the five
story brick building at Isl Market street, oc-
Cupiej 10y Thompson, Frye 4 Co, wholesale
grncers. The flames quickly communicated
to the adjoining buildings, occupied by Roger
Duer n Miller, hardware; c. A Smith d
Co, machinery, and Bally's belt factory.
Goats & Bros wool house in the rear was
badly damaged by fire and water At 2::E
the tire was under control The total los.
will amount To $4,000 An explosion Of
coal oil is supposed to have been the cause OF
the fire
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-18

LoNp0N, Sept. lS.-"G m Booth, of Sal
walton army notorioty, win sail for Amcrica
Saturday H will proceed directly TO To
ronto, where a weeks war council of the Sal
vationists is 70 hc he'll He will then 9,
through New BIWiswick, Prince Edward,
Island, ani Nova Scotia, anl then visit Mon
treal, Ottawa, Kingston, London, jackson
and other Canadian cities After finishing
his tour through Canada the general viii
visit Chicago, and from there proceed to In
dianaPoliS, Cincinnati, Columbus. Phila1el
phia, Washington, Baltimore, Boston, Al
hany. and many smaller cites, the Journey
including a war council at New York which
viii last from Dee I too
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-18
MISSOURI PRoHieiTioNlsTs.

They Meet at Sedalja and Nominate n
Ticket-The Platform.
SEpALIA, Mo-, Sept lS-The state Prohi-
bition party met in convention Thursday
morning at Wools hall, at 10 O'Clock. Judge
James Bacon, of Springfield, was elected
chairman, and William C. Wilson, of st.
Louis, secretary. The committee on creden-
tials reported delegated membership present
of eighty eight.
The convention resumed its work at 2p. m,
Chairman Bacon presiding. Dr. John A
Brooks presented the platform, which was
unanimously adopted The resolutions de
mand state and national prohibition; declare
allegiance to the national Prohibition
earty; arraign the Democratic and
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-18

Sr L"UIs, No, sept lS.-The central com
mitt'r of til" united labor party, composed of
members of the Knights of Labor. the Cen
traI Labor union. and the Trades assembly,
have iss,ted call for a convention to be held
on Oct. To nominate full city ticket. Ac-
company IN the call is declaration of prin-
clples and the aim of the party.