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Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-05-07

Ex-Presldent Arthur Recovering
New YORK, April 30.-Rev. w. A.
Leonard, pastor of s.. Johns Episco-
pal church, Washington. and Chester
A. Arthur's pastor there, was seen last
evening and said "Ex.P President Ar
thur is rapidly recovering and is in no
immediate danger. | have not seen
Mr.. Arthur since his illness and have
not been sent for as reported. Before
l left Washington | received a letter
written by Mr.. Arthur's hand, but he
made no reference to his Illness"
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-05-07
Recamier Couture.

This is how the beautiful and famous Nine.
Recamier, the most fascinating woman of
her time, did her hair, front and back. The
style is in fashion again:
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-05-07

The dress design here given is for a girl 2
to 6 years old. 1t is easily made, stylish and
can be cut from any sort of material. Any
color may be used, plain goods trimmed with
bands, or a combination of plain and striped
goods
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-05-07
A Petition for DefaIlter FIsh's Par
don,

don.
NEW YORK, April 30--A petition is
in circulation in the city asking for the
pardon of James D. Fish. The petit
ton is said to be signed by over 900
depositors 10 the Marine bank and by
many officials Of the banks in this city
and throughout the country.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13
THE COMING NOVELIST.
He Must Have His Birth-Place on the Sol
Of the United States.

He Must Have His Birth-Place on the Soil
Of the United States.
When we come to formulate de-
mands of the coming American novel
list, we will agree that he must be native
born. His ancestors may come from
where they will, but we must give him
a birthplace and have the raising of
him. Still, the longer his family has
been here the better he will represent
us. Suppose he should have no country
but ours, no traditions but those he has
learned here, no longings apart from
us, no future except in our future-the
orphan of the world, he finds with us
his home. And with all this suppose
he refuses to be fused into that grand
conglomerate we call the 'tAmerican
type" With us, he is not of us. He
has suffered every thing a poet, a
dramatist, a novelist need suffer before
he comes to have his lips anointed.
And with it all he is in one sense a
spectator, a little out of the race. How
would these conditions go toward
forming an original Development In
a word, suppose the coming novelist is
of African originP When one comes to
consider the subject, there is no improb-
ability in it. One thing is certain-our
great novel will not be written by the
typical America. After a time the
Yankee type will be replaced by some
new combination from the effect of our
life on the nations swarming to our
shores; and, as far as nationality goes,
the novel might as well then be written
by the African as by this new combina-
ton. Thus far he has given us the only
national music we have yer had. In
deed, we may 60 further and assert that
the plantation songs are the only melo-
dies in our day that are not growths
from Handel or Beethoven. They are
far more original than Wagner, because
he is a legitimate result of progress in
logical lines. Given Gluck, and Bee.
thoven, and Wagner. is certain after 8
time. Of course by plantation songs
such music as Fosters ''Old Folks al
Home is not meant, but the song Of
the African himself, not the one written
for him and then sung by the white
people. Whether the peculiar swing
and rhythm of his melodies is a vague
recollection of Africa or the offspring O.
his civilization, it is distinctive in must
cal history.-LtppincotE's Magazine.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

The village of jamestown, N. T.,
has became transformed into a city by
provisions of the new charter. The af-
fairs of the village were transferred to
the custody of the common council,
and after fifty years of existence, in
which the population has grown from
800 or 400 to $4,000, the village is
shelved and the city government be-
comes operative.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

II you experience a bad taste in the
mouth, sallowness or yellow color of skin,
feel stupid and drowsy, appetite unsteady,
frequent headache or dizziness, you are
t'bilious," and nothing will arouse your
liver to action and strengthen up your sys-
tenn like DIR. Pierce's "Golden Medical Dis
covery." By druggists.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

however induced, speedily and permanent
" cured. Book Of particulars 10 cents in
stamps. Address, Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, 663 Main Street, Buff
falo, N. Y.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

"A rxuRIANr head Of hair adds to beauty
and comeliness. Use Halls Hair Remover.
Remember! Ayers Ague Cure is war
ranted to cure fever and ague. 1t never
fails.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

"IsN'r that Mrs. Holmesa thought the
doctors gave her up. She looks well now"
"She Is well. After the doctors gave up
Prescription and began to get better right
away. 1 heard her say not long ago, that
she hadn't felt SO we'll in twenty years.
She does her own work and says that life
seems worth living, at last. Why said
she, Il feel as il I had been raised from the
dead, almost" Thus do thousands attest
the marvellous efficacy of this God-given
remedy for female weakness, prolapsus,
liberation, leucorrh9a, morning sickness,
weakness of stomach, tendency to cancer.
Gus disease, nervous prostration, general
debility and kindred affections.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

PIKE's TooTHACHE DROPS curef in l minute, 25c
Genn's Sulphur Sodp Ieals and beauties. ESQ.
GERMAN OR REMOVER kills Corns & BunionA.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

Hon. BrLLA FLINT, Life-Senator Of the
Dominion Parliament, Canada, found st.
Jacobs Oil to act like a charm.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

"wHAT bell are you ringing9" he asked
of the colored sexton. "Dis is de secon
ring of de fus bell"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

The oarsmen now cultivate q row-bust
physique.-Pittsburgh Chronicle.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

THE thermometer gains notoriety by de-
grees, SO to speak.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

LITTLE boy who wanted q kite wanted
it made of ''the best kind Of fy-paper."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

SAVE your wagons, your horses and you
patience by using Frazer Axle Grease.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

. ENGAGED in the hop business-The dane
ing master.-Boston Traveller.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

A BANK officials life Is a hard one at best.
He is always receiving checks.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

IF a cough disturbs you sleep, take
Cure for Consumption and rest we'll.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

GnE0 A MONTH. Agents Wanted. o0 best
y0Il Sc ling articles in the world. j sample FREE.
VLOO Address A BRONSON.D DETROIT. MOE
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

WHEN do ones teeth usurp the functions
of the tongue?-When they are chattering.
~. Y. Ledger.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

A woMAN's glory is her hair. Now, it is
different with hash.--Peck's SUI.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13
Il QUESTION ABOUT
BN01w rms Iron
BzHgZS
ANSWERED.

Of times, How can Browne Iron BittsEs curs svsay.
thing Z" Well, II doesn't. But IL dos cure anZdteeaSe
for which . reputable physician would pree0the In0n
Physicians recognize Iron - the beot restoEsefvo
agent known to the profession, and inquiry d any
leading chemical firm viii subgtantAeset he ao1exttu0
that there are moro preparations Of non than % ~
other substance used In medicine. This shown CON-
cluaiSely that iron IL acknowlodge4 20 b the Mooe
important factor in successful medical practtce. Hhb
however. q remarkable fact that pioe 10 the dieo0ys
sy Of IRON -
BROWNS IRON BlTTERSsSs:::s.: 3 sss::
headache, or produce constipstion-al ir0o
medicines do. BROWNS IRON BITTER0
cures Indigestion, B-ili0usness,W eakn0o1b
Dyspepsia. Malaria, Chills and Eevors,
Tired Feeling General Debility q IN ~
Side, Back or Limbs Headache md Nourals
gia-for all thsss silmsnts Iron b prescribed dsfy.
BROWNS RON BITTERS, ne sss: 90: ne E
minute. Like all other Thorough ms6cinss. y 80
slowly. When taken by men the frst ymgecu a
benefit - renewed energy. Ths muscles thsobecg0
hrmer, the digestion improves. the bo.eas are sctve.
The eyes begin at once to brighten; the skin ctsaxg
disappears; functional arrangements become r1gu.
lar, and II q nursing mother, abundant Suseeuanoo
Is supplied for the child. Remember BroWn,s Iro4
Bitte1 I'm the ONLY iron medicine tha$ = nj
injurious. Physicians and DrSggisfs ~
Tho Genuine has Trade Marx and crossed rcd itnss
on Urapp,r. TAKE NO OTHER>
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13
ElY'S
CREAM BALM.


n0luan MerPhIns Habit Cursd In 70
y III Ord. observation-disclosures Ohio
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-05-13

ERIE, Pa, May 5.-The greater portion
of the village of Fairview was destroyed By
fire on Monday. The loss is about $50, 600
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

The Texas Christian Advocate
quotes from the Providence Star this
piece of common sense:
1t is as much the duty of the po-
lice to enforce the liquor law, as any
other law, to arrest a man selling
without license, or TO minors on Sun
day, as to arrest thief, The police
are sworn to enforce all laws
Yet our officials here in Hays coun-
ty would have us believe that they
cannot get tho evidence of these vio-
lations Of law which are going on
daily almost without any pretensc OF
concealmont Suspicion Of tho theft
Of a yeArling would promptly result in
putting appliances at work 10 detect
the crime and punish speedily and
severely the criminal, but the cases
refcrrcd tn by the Advocate our
officials would have us believe arc too
difficult to compass Honest reader,
can you believe protoHsos Of this
sort1
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

We repeat what we recently said
that the French Republic in decree,
ing the expulsion of the princes and
their connections, probably under,
stands its own business best. 1t
seems strange to us, but there appears
to DO more of a disposition, even in
this country, to criticize the French
government than any other in Europe.
We suppose prejudices are uncon-
sciously imbibed through monarchial
sources. Such, however, should not
be the case. The French Republic
is the legitimate child of our own.
and should be Justly and leniently
dealt with, at least in America.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

We have been handed q circular is
sued by democ: ATTIC friends of Judge
Moore, Of Fayette county, where he
resides, endeavoring to explain away
his much talked-of "Ledbetter Let
ter" which his opponent, Col. Thomp,
son, has been using against him with
considerable effect. 1t seems to us
the friends of the Judge put in o
pretty effective answer. But we be-
lieve the matter has not been much
agitated up this way, so we forbear
further comment at present.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

The people Of the upper counties
Kendall, Kerr, ETC., were so urgent
upon San Antonio to give the Aran
sas Pass road northwestern exten
sion, and contributed SO literally to
that end, that the necessary amount
was finally secured. The last $4,000
was assumed by some half-dozen pub
lic-spirited citizens of San Antonio,
vino, however, hope to be remuner-
ated. This will prove most impor-
tant link in the chain of railroad pro-
press in Texas.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

The Dot has repeatedly urged the
necessity and propriety of the estab-
lishment of reformatory for the
minor class Of criminals of the State,
instead Of, as now, sending them to
the penitentiary, and we notice that
subject was referred to by recent
grand jury of Bexar county. The
subject is also receiving marked at
tention at the hands of numerous
able writer's and philanthropists
throughout the State, and it is to be
hoped that it will speedily receive
consideration at the hands Of the
proper authorities.
We are glad to find Miss Lottie on
the right side of one of the great
questions Of moral and social reform,
albeit she acill persist in advertising
saloons, under the mistaken notion
that theirs is a legitimate business,
which it certainly is not. Let her
heed the voice of conscience and the
impulses of her womans heart, and
we feel sure she will cease to pollute
the fair pages of the Dot with that
class of advertisements.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
The following is the proclamatio

The following is the proclamation
of Mayor Hillyer, of Atlanta, on the
day prohibition went into effect:
In obedience to popular will the
bar-rooms were all closed last night,
with the intention never again to be
reopeEed or tolerated in our much
beloved city. 1t has been charged
that you will not be able to live up
to the high standard of morals which
this step implies. Those who think
so do not know one another. In the
might of your integrity you have
borne with patience the unfounded
comments of the uniformed, or Of
preiudiced men. 1t now becomes
you to prove them in the wrong. You
were and are conscious that you
acted from principle, and have done
what is right In the purpose to
stand by the right the great popular
heart of the city does not falter. The
decree has gone forth. You have
closed up the bar-rooms in Atlanta,
and because you love the city, and
love one another, and love your chill
dren-blessed children-your will is
that the bar-rooms remain closed
forever. You will in a spirit of for
bearance and moderation, and yet
with such tirmness as becomes you
as men, unite to sustain the authorl-
ties of the city in the enforcement of
the law. A Just and healthy public
opinion is the safeguard in every
community. As those who have diff
fered with you see the good effects,
opposition, If there be any, will quiet
down and disappear. 1t is the high
destiny Of Atlanta to prove to the
world that prohibition can be en-
forced in = large city. She is indeed
set upon q hill and her light cannot
be hid
Commenting upon this proclama-
tiUn, the Wesleyan Advocate SAYS:
The end Of the beer saloon in Geor-
GA is approaching. Parties are now
coming IN on the "bomestreteh" with
prohibition many lengths ahead At
lanta vii enforce the act as rigidly
as any statute in the Code. We DO
not doubt that two years more VII
prepare The few rarlsining ret c0un-
ties 10 give up the sale Of liquor.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
A Great Blessing to San Marcos.

We moan her system OF waite
WORKS. We fully oonanr with wha
We hoard ono OF our prominent citi
Gems say not long since, that no hat
liberal feeling towards our watel
company, because he believed
Notwithstanding some mistakes
al the start, they had OF
tho whole done a good work fol
tho town. He did not begrudgo pay
ing them well, for ho felt he got full
value received.
Such we think must be the feeling
Of all thinking people rs regards this
subject. For we think il is unques-
tionablo that second only TO tho ad-
vent OF tho railroad, tho water works
have been tho main factor in the
marked improvement and progress Of
orr town within few years past.
Thoy have attracted the settlement
among us of many valuable citizens,
and have made our dry and rugged
cedar crowned hills, which were for
merly undervalued, tho favorite re-
gion for the erection of private resi-
dences, and destined soon TO be thus
fully occupied. Then the countless
minor advantages OF having plenty
Of waterfall every home in the city
are positively of inestimable value.
The above line of romark was sug-
gested by visit we made, in COM
pany with number Of our leading
citizens on Friday last, by invitation
of the Water Company, to inspect
the machinery and also witness the
testing Of its power on the public
square. Apropos of which we take
tho following summing up from the
Cresset, which we presume was de-
rived from information given by Mr..
Holmes:
A new pump has just been placed
in position and an extensive lot Of
new piping laid. As at present con-
the works consist of miles |
Of 8, 6, 4, 3 and 2 inch mains, with
duplicate pumping machinery of lat
est improved pattern, and are capable
Of pumping one and half millions
Of gallons of water per day. A solid
stone reservoir placed on an eleva-
lion 200 feet above the level of the
springs gives uniform pressure of
65 pounds per square inch at the
public square. Thepamping station
s model of beauty and convenience,
md is built of iron as q precaution
against fire. The fremen turned out
evening to test the eff
,iency of the new pumps for fire pro-
ection, land four streams were thrown
100 feet high simultaneously, prov
ng satisfactory to all.
|
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From Our Regular Correspondent.
WAsHNoros. July IL, 1886.

AASs' Vs e"NhNsss
WAsHN0ros. July IL, 1886,
The Republicans in Congress ar
trying very bard 10 make politica
capital against the Presidont on &c
count Of his pension votoes. But thu
yetoes are too we'll supported b,
facts and common sonse 10 furnish
material for partisan appeals.
The Democratic leaders are resolved
10 stay here all summer, as one oI
them said, before abandoning Their
position in tho matter. Butthe Re
publicans have proposed a compro'
mise which will probably BIO accepted.
Under it's terms two hours will DO al
lowed for debate upon such OF the
vetoed bills as may be selected, and
at the expiration Of tho time an aye
and nay vote will be taken, the result
Of which is to be regarded final rs to
the other vetoes.
The rejection by the Senate OF MIR.
Goode to DO Solicitor General was
the subject Of mach discussion at the
Capitol on Saturday. The unanimous
verdict WINS that the opposition all
conferred in Senator Malone, and the
vote of the Republican senators was
their way Of helping tho thwarted,
scheming little politician to assert
himself in Virginia.
The new broom of this Administra-
ton is sweeping clean everywhere.
The expenditures of the Government
Departments here have been found to
be S22, 800, 900 less during the fiscal
year just past than in the one proceed
ing it, and better results may be ex-
pected for tho fiscal year which has
begun.
By the persistency of several DEM
ocrats in the House Of Representa-
tives, the latest attempted salary
grab has just been averted. I allude
to the gratuity to House and Senate
who are paid liberal salar-
les for easy work on less than half
time. 1t had been agreed to give
them months extra pay because
they would like to have it, but Rep
resentativo Reagan, of Texas, Price,
Of Wis. Hampbill, of S. c., McAdoo,
of N. j., Holman, of Ind, and others
their disapproval of the
theft in such manner as to defeat
t. The scheme would have extorted
1t least 100000 from the taxpayers
20 be given as gratuity to men who
we're already receiving high salaries.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

What has become of the project
of railroad from this place to Lul'
ing? We hear nothing of it of late,
but surely it ought not to be lost
sight of. Who would have thought
to see actual means secured to build
railroad through the mountain
counties of West Texas? Yet such is
announced to be tho fact. What a
trihe would the Luling branch be
compared to that! Yet it would be
of first class importance to our town.
With the better propects now in sight
the enterprise ought again to be
taken up and put through.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
President Cleveland Consistently Warns
Federal Office. Holders.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, d. c.,
July 14.-To Heads of Departments in Ser
vice of the General Governmental deem
this the proper time to especially warn all
subordinates in the several departments,
and all office-holders under the general gov
eminent, against the use of their official
positions in any attempts to control politi-
cal movements in their localities. Office
holders are agents Of the people, not the
masters. Not only is their time and labor
due to tho government, but they should
scrupulously avoid in their political action,
as we'll as in the discharge Of their official
duties, offending by display of their obtru-
sive partisanshIp their neighbors who have
relations with them as public officials. They
should also constantly remember that their
party friends, from whom they have re-
ceived preferment, have not invested them
with the power of arbitrarily managing po-
litical affairs. They have no right as Off
GERS to dictate the political action of their
party associates. or throttle freedom of &C.
ton with party lines by methods and prac-
tees which prevent every useful and justi-
fable purpose Of party organization. The
influences of federal office-holders should
not be felt in the manipulation of political
primary meetings or nominating conven-
tons. The use of these officials to compass
the selection of delegates to political con-
ventions is indecent and unfair, and prop
er regard for the proprieties and require
ments of official place will also prevent their
assuming the active conduct of q political
campaign. Individual interest and activity
In political affairs are by no means con-
demned. 0fice-holders are neither dis
franchised nor forbidden TO exercise politi-
cal privileges but their privileges are not
enlarged nor their duty 10 tho party in
creased by Office holding. A Just discrImi-
nation in this regard between the things a
citizen may properly DO aud the purposes
for which public Office should not be used,
is easy in the light Of correct appreciation
Of the relations between the people and
those entrusted with official place, and con-
sideration Of the necessity under our form
Of government Of political action free from
Official coercion You are requested TO
oommunicate the Substance of these views
to those for EhOse guidance they are in
tended. GRovER CLEvELASD.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Tho New York Sun insists that
should there be lack of presidential
timber in 1883, "the grand old man
of Greystone," Samuel ]. Tilden,
would fill tho bill and could unques-
tiopably be elected. IT says: '"He
is not SO old as William Ewart Glad
stone, and is equally vigorous, as
witness his letter to Congress on har-
Dor defonces, and bis other recent
utterances.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
10 Our Indebted Friends.

There are great many who owe
us on subscription to the FREE Press
and on other accounts. We need
what is due in order to keep square
with the world and pay the heavy ex'
penses of our business. We expect
ere long to send out bills to those
who owe us. This is to say, Don't wait
tor the bills, but if you know you
owe us, call and settle or remit the
amount.