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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29

Although we have had so much unpleas-
ant weather, 1t is remarkable that we have
as yet had no killing frost or norther
worthy of notice.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29
~n,y,I Op PASSENGER TRAINS.

ARRIVAL OF fASSEN"I" i"AiNS'
TRAINS PASS GAN MARCOS As foILows
L ~ a. ne
NAIL NAIL.
ooino North; SOL A. NJ. and 6'l2r' N.
oo;an South 9;46 A. NJ. and 9;oo p. H.
M * 81 T.
a,o. A. Eddy and II. C. Cross, receivers.
nocKuARr DnASoH; T. p. . H. DIVISION
,..vss sau Marcos 1880 A. N. and 9'l p. NJ
.r,,as -. 1850 A. NJ. and 4'4OP NJ
@. COLLINS, Agent.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29
Commissioners Court Proceedings.

The quarterly session OF the Commission.
era Court was begun and held on the iath
inst, Hon. L. II. Kone presiding. Present;
Commissioners J. L. Owen, Z. A. Vaughan,
IL, O. Hubbs, Peter Schmitt and j.. G., Bur-
Lesson. Court proceeded to canvass the
election returns, aud completing same, I'D.
iourned until the 18th, whe tho following
proceedings TRANSFERRED
A. d. McGshee, Driskill & MoNutt and
L. Coffee, butchers, presented their reports
which were examined by the court aud ap-
proved.
The consideration OF the application Of
G. W. Wood, W. l.. Massey, W. ]. Jones
and others to move tho school house In
their section, being duly considered, was
granted
Tho following bills were then examined
AL al
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29

1t having been circulated to some extent
that Capt. Wren has begun O contest for
the sheriffalty, It is proper to state that
such is not the fact. As will be seen by our
report of commissioners court proc eedings,
he has placed himself in position to con-
test, should he after proper investigation
decide 30 to do. That is all.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29

Austin Property 10 EIehange-Fsrm.
kesidsses, stoos cottage, 4 rooms, lots.
hsr University. siTth vsr3. TO give for
fara N HsTs county. Apply 10
HOLLAND 4 GETTTTH-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29

Holiday looks. game. writing dzsE'-
r---es. god Pens ari q t.5usl1t o-3er
ttin-s ukieh III make nc-sptahle prass1ts
81 TIE Hp1t,I AZ
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29
Rolled oats,
Ceraline fakes.
$500

will buy cook stove with FORTY PIECES
trimmings at G. W, Donaldson d Cos Free
delivery and stove put up if within the cor
porstion.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29

ErrarE FrEn.
+ f-faa-e ~ ha-.t ia1s r,-.lrt..-. t1g1 q
. amt r11lre1 lzrruz r-a-ter-- 10
IL anti 7zld % d1--ur ,1urt1r.. 49, 81
e. ~ 1er Il. c-ls- dl auaf TX q. g
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29

Ono hundred cases Of canned goods which
viii be sold cheap for cash by
WIN. GIEsRN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29

There seem to be merchants and dealers
now and then who studiously avoid adyer-
Using. Probably they chuckle over the
small amount thus sayed. But never wore
there more deluded set of mortals-nevsr
a moro glazing example of ''penny wise
pound fools h."
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29

Ladies cloaks, wraps, jackets, ETC., at
New York prioes. JOHNSON d JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29
LOCAL BRIEFS.

| loSNl phltto'
Thanksgiving
Bee new notice Of letting Of the poo
farm, etc.
We regret TO learn that there in grea,
deal OF sickness about Martindalo.
In another column we present tho count,
treasurer's official report In regular tabula,
form.
As will be seen by our report of licenses,
the matrimonial market has boon brisk dur.
ing the last six weeks.
The most acceptable present you cor
make to friends residing abroad is copy
of the old home paper, the FREE PREss.
Sec change In displayed advertisement OF
DALEY & Bro. Thoy make advertising pay,
while faithless dealers remain dead in the
she'll"
What has become Of tho committee who
were to order an election on the school
house question? The people are waiting to
hear from them.
The better equipment OF our fire compn-
MES is forcibly urged in letter from "Onc
Of the Gang" in last weeks Times. We
second his suggestions.
Although we have had so much unpleas-
ant weather, 1t is remarkable that we have
as yet had no killing frost or norther
worthy of notice.
The San Antonio Fair throughout was
in bad luck as respects weather. The last
two days bid fair to make some little atone
ment. 1t will close tomorrow.
The Times got little ahead of as as
regards the proceedings of the regular term
of commissioners court, and we have profit
ed by part of IT'S report. But as to the
later proceedings the FREE PRESS ia ahead
We send copies of the FREE Press to q
number former subscribers as well as 9th
ers, and trust that they may thereby be re-
minded, in Wow of the somewhat better
times, to renew or begin their subscriptions.
Now is the time to increase the oircula
ton of newspapers. Will not every friend
of the FREE PRESS make an effort in its be-
half, at least to the extent Of showing copy
to others who are non-subscribers and urg-
ing them to SUBSCRIBE? Much can be done
in this way.
There seem to be merchants and dealers
now and then who studiously avoid adver-
Using. Probably they chuckle over the
small amount thus sayed. But never wore
there more deluded set of mortals-nevsr
a moro glazing example of 'ponny wise
pound foolish"
It having been circulated to some extent
that Capt Wren has begun O contest for
the sherifalty, It is proper to state that
such is not the fact. As will be seen by our
report of commissioners court proc eedinqs,
he has placed himself in position to con-
test, should he after proper investigation
decide 30 to do. That is all.
Our new county officers arc now in posses
sion. The FREE PRESS extends congratula-
lions, and hopes..that their occupancy may re-
lound to the best interests of the pc ople OF
he county, and of their own; and that
heir official conduct may be such as to win
or each from those whom they have served,
IN their retirement the plaudit, "well
lone, good and faithful servant"
Our Chautauqua-Public Meeting.
We learn there will be meeting of the
~
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29
QUARTERLY REPORT,


f573 50 tsz1 90
Amount on hand. tyos.3I
CENTRAL COUNTY FUND.
To balance on hand last report 90. tszo os
amt transferred from Count
House AID jail fund. ........ $50 90
" amt received during quarter. I,foo %
BY amt paid out during quarter. tr.sz, 90
- ~ per C.. ems on amt red. - a.
~ p-rct T" " pd. out e. y
" amt % balance. Is
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29

Lye hominy,
Grits,
CHRISTIAN & Wills,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29

The San Antonio Fair throughout was
in bad luck as respects weather. The last
two days bid fair to make some little atone
ment. 1t will close tomorrow.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29

t-la--s H- h--s t7-s-y-.
rDrfE 81 FhIfET-DE
Tee. q ~. ral---. r-saa.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29

Nov Is the time to look after your break
Ing plovs and wish TO inform my friends
sAd customers that am still agent for the
old, reliable Cassidy or Oliver Chilled
sulky Plovs" which has no superior. also
represent the John Deere and Eagle Plows
and Standard Cultirstor. This justly cele-
brsted cultivator il materially improved
this season.
Be sure to give me o call when in need
Of agricultural implements.
WV. GIEsEH.
Punes
Apples,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29

Don,t fail to come and see the beautiful
In, of fancy goods at the BOOKSTORE
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29

Cexo syrup, nudsvene fakes, the best. Try
n, at acAhhisfkh"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29

OYSTERS served In any style at the Red
Diamond,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-29

Thoroughbred registered Jersey bull for
-. hv j. r. PORTER.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
WANTED TO SEE THE WORLD.
A Columbus Man Who Came TO Savan-
nah to Make a Start.

William Chafin, alias Gray, in Jail,
charged with having robbed the store Of
jackson Byrd, Sunday night, May g, is a
peaceable prisoner, but he is very reticent.
He refused to give up much concerning the
robbery. He said yesterday that he was
very needy and had to do something.
When asked why he thought of robbery,
he said that negro got him into the scfape
The Negroes name, he said, is Dismot
Broadnax and not Dismore Brodnas, as the
detectives gave it. He is positive that he
can have Broadnax here when his case
comes up. He said that there are number
OF people both white and colOred in Savan-
nah who knew Broadnax and he thinks that
he will have no trouble in establishing that
such person lived here at the time of the
robbery. When asked about the revolver,
he smiled and remarked, hasn't it turned
up yetp Upon being Informed that it had
not, he said: " Well, it's not likely to turn
up then" He said that he did not account
for $50 of the money and that the detectives
are mistaken if they say he did. He has
employed no counsel aud he added, that he
can remain quite contented in his present
situation for awhile.
When asked why he left Columbus, he
said: II have always had a desire to travel.
| wanted to go over America and | came TO
Savannah to make my START He did not
explain why he was forced to borrow money
when he first came to Savannah. He said
he was not connected with any robbery
theft or any other crime in Columbus. His
father lives in Troy, Ala, and Chaffin lived
with his grandmother in Columbus. When
he was reminded that the crime with which
he is charged is a very grave one, he lightly
remarked: Eyes, it seems to be in this part
of the country y
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
ON RAIL AND CROSSTIE.
Local and General Gossip in Railway
Circles.

The fifth annual meeting of the American
Train Dispatchers' Association will be held
in Louisville, KY, June II.
From report just published of the work
ing of the Swedish state railways in 1887,
it appears that their total length at the end
of last year was 800 miles, an increase in
1887 of So miles. The value Of the lines is
estimated at el3, 750,0 900, and the gross re-
ceipts were 91 ,070, 900, leaving a profit of
1896 900, or ESQ, 900 less than in the proceed
ing year. The number of passengers car
ried was 4,0S5 900, being $4,000 less than in
1886; two-thirds of them Travelled third
class. The state lines purchased in 1887
rolling stock, ETC., to the value of 9330, 900
at home and 910S, 900 abroad.
The Central is pushing the Goodwater ex-
tension of the Columbus and Western as
rapidly as possible, and the road will prob
ably be opened in a couple of weeks. The
work at the Coosa Mountain tunnel is stead
lily progressing. Only fifty feet of rock re-
main to be taken out. Then the work of
leveling the floor will begin The tracks
are all up to the tunnels, and the road will
be completed as soon as the Coosa Mountain
tunnel is finished The track will be laid
through Oak Mountain tunnel, up to both
sides of Coosa Mountain, by early this week.
The forces are at work on Coosa Mountain
tunnel day and night, but good deal of
work remains to be done after the rock has
all lfeen taken out. The tracklaving forces
have been at work at different points along
the line during the past week repairing dam
age done by the recent flood, and this work
is now about completed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
so YEARS A RAILRoADER.
The Central Claims the Oldest Colored
Employee in the Country.


The Oldest colored employee of a railroad
in Georgia, if not in the entire country, is
Moscow jackson, sleeping-car porter in
the employ Of the Central railroad. Mos
cows experience began almost with the
invention of railroads. His first position
was that of track walker" an office now
unknown in railroad Official circles. That
WAS in 1888, when Moscow was quite
small boy. His master, Mr. Carter, hired
him TO the old Monroe Railroad Company
afterwards known as the Macon and
Western Railroad. In those days railroads
used strap" or fiat iron, laid in wooden
strips these strips had way Of curling up
at their ends and frequent accidents we're
caused by them.
1t was Moscow's duty to nail down sucA
refractory ends, or SNAKE heads, as they
were called. Occasionally "snake head"
would cause serious damage by tearing
through the car floors and taking off the
legs Of unexpectant passengers. Moscow
was promoted III due course of time through
the various grades of track. hand, train
hand, fireman, and at last to the important
and lucrative position Of porter of sleep
ing car, 1t took him fifty years though to
get to his present position.
Moscow originally was known as Moscow
Carter, taking, as was customary in the
NAoJS VI olafOIJ, HIS OWllel udilc. AIYCi
freedom came" he changed his surname to
Jackson His master sold him to the Ma
con and Western railroad now the Atlanta
division of the Central railroad, and he was
put down among the valuable assets of that
corporation for eighteen years. As a loco
motive fireman he helped to furnish the mo-
tive power that carried many thousands of
Confederate soldiers to the front Moscow
is not dude, but has rather a ministerial
appearance. He receives the 25c. fee, how
ever, that is required by the unwritten law
to be collected of those who WOO Morpheus
in sleeper just as gracefully.
Despite of the princely income derived,
from that never-failing source. Moscow still
speaks feelingly of a loss that he sustained
by the failure of the old Monroe railroad
way back in the '30's He had 25-cent
shinplaster of that corporation, and it was
made vaueless by bankruptcy. He relates
wildly the excitement which prevailed
throughout the country when that company
failed, and especially the cutlery against
Gen. Griffin, who was one of its officers,
and after whom the present thriving city of
Griffin was named.
Passengers who travel by night over the
Central have kindly regard for its worthy
colOred sleeping car porters, who, like the
gentlemanly conductors of the line, appear
to haYe no other thought than to keep up
the well established reputation of the road.
If any railroad has an older cOlored en-
ploye than Moscow jackson, it will have to
hunt for him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
THE Y. M. G. AS GROWTH.

Seven Hundred General Secretaries to
Meet in Grand Rapids This Week.
The eighteenth annual conference of the
General Secretaries and assistants employed
by the association, in the United States and
Canada, will be held at Grand Rapids
May 20. The first conference held was in
1871, and eleven secretaries were present.
Two years ago Harrisburg, Pa, was the
place of meeting and go secretaries as
sembled to discuss plans and relate expert
ences.
There are now over 700 persons who give
their whole time to Y. NJ. G. A. work, and
the coming conference will no doubt be the
largest ever held. The topics selected cover
every phase of association work that is now
carried on. The conference will last six
days. One day will be occupied in the con-
sideration of physical department topics
and another to State work. Other sessions
will take up the railroad work and the best
plans to be adopted for securing men suit
able for secretaries, for which the demand
is very great. The programme contains
thirty topics to be discussed. Georgia will
be represented by several of her secretaries.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
POLITICS IN THE FIRST.
How the Counties that Have Selected
Congressional Delegates Stand.

How the Counties that Have Selected
Congressional Delegates Stand.
The interest in the First District Congress
sional contest is steadily increasing. The
time and place for holding the convention
having been determined, the candidates are
busy in the different counties which have
not yet selected delegates, looking after
their respective interests.
The counties have thus far elected dele
gates as follows; Chatham, 6 for Gordon
Emanuel, 2 for Gordon; Scriven, for Cor
don and l for Norwood; Bulloch, for Nor
wood but uninstructed; Glynn, for Nor
wood; Charlton, , for Nichols Gordon Q,
Norwood 8, Nichols 2. blcIntosn county
will fix its convention next Saturday, and
Bryan county will elect the first Tuesday
in June. Efiingham will elect at
the call of the chairman of the County Elk.
ecutive Committee. The counties yet to act
are Appling, Bryan, Edingham, Mcintosh,
Liberty, Camden, Pierce, Echols, Clinch,
Ware, Wayne, aud Tatnall.
The district is entitled to forty delegates
in the convention and under the two-thirds
rule twenty-seven votes will be required to
receive the nomination. The time for the
canvass is short, only little more than
four weeks reAlaising before the conven-
ton will be held, and whatever is done will
have to be done In very short time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
Diamonds and Jewelry.

Full many gem =
The dark unfathomed caves Of ocean bear
And full many gem casts its dazzling
rays from our showcases, rejecting back
unabaShed the binding rays of old Sol him
self. Indeed, Diamonds and Diamond jew
clry are among our pet fancies, and we can
show line Of these goods whose beauty
can not be described The latest designs in
shapes and settings and at prices that will
always guarantee solid value to the pur-
chaser Our stock of Fine Jewelry, Solid
and Plated Wares, Decorative and Orna-
mental Bric-a-Brac, Gold Headed Canes
and Umbrellas has been augmented by re-
cent arrivals, covering all the newest and
most attractive ideas in artistic goods, and
we ask a careful inspection. Wedding,
birthday and presents for special occasions
a feature, ard in making appropriate selec-
tons our experience and judgment is always
at the purchasers Command. The lasting
satisfaction afforded the public in the past
is our future recommendation 10 your
notice. NJ SrERNBERG.
Fine Jeweler, l5T Broughton street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
Local Personal.

w. A. Burdette is stopping at the Mar.
shall.
F. C. Folks, of Waycross, is at the Mar.
shall.
j. G.. Moore, of Fido, is registered at the
Marshall,
j. a. Prater, of Atlanta, is registered at
the Marshall
John Mehrtens, of Charleston. is at the
Marshall House
W. L. Nelson, of Charleston, is registered
at the Marshall.
Louis Levy, of Charleston, is registered
at the Marshall.
Hon. Il. F. C. Smith, of Eden, is regis
tered at the Harneut.
Mrs F. Winkler, of Charleston, is stop
ping at the Marshall.
w. G. Sherman. of Orlando, is stopping
at the Screven House.
II. E. Wilcox, of Charleston, is stopping
at the Harnett House
Mrs Julia E. Bartlett, of Orange Park,
Fla, is a guest of the Harnett.
A. F. Quinn, of st. Augustine, is reg
istered at the Marshall House.
f. V. Conway and wife, of Crescent City,
are guests of the Harnett House.
G. +. Clarke and Russell Holt, of States
boro, are registered at the Harnett.
Mr.. George F. Byrues took quite party
of invited guests down to hu Ids rbolt yes.
Jerday on his tug, the Seminole. The fol-
lowing ladies were in the party: Mrs.
George +. Byrnes, Mrs. John Hennes5y
Mrs. n. Paulsen, Misses Alice Hennessey,
Minnie Hennessey and Josie Evans.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
sLEEPERs UNDER THE sTooPs.
In 412 B. G. 1t was to be Cynical, ir
1888 1t Is Vagrancy.

In 412 b. Q. 1t was to be Cynical, in
1888 1t Is Vagrancy.
The little colored street Arabs are not
very particular where they lodge these
warm nights. In fact they prefer to sleep
under or on a stoop, but that is to make
more certain their arrest by the police, who
find business rather dull in their line Just
now
1t was only few weeks ago that about a
score of negro boys were surprised at mid
night in a straw pile under the bluff, and
as many of them as could be handled were
taken to the barracks, the greater number
scampering like wharf rats, which thew
resemble in many ways, and they generally
sleep with one eye open. A heavy sentence
by the Mayor usually makes them more
vigilant, and it is seldom that they are
caught mapping.
Early yesterday morning, jackson Thor
mand was found SOUND asleep in the queer
est of queer places. lie had crept into a
box under the stops in the market basement,
| ohllvious of all his surroundings. He was
unceremoniously dragged out and marched
in triumph to TIVE barracks He did no
worse than Diogenes, who carried
tub around and slept in it,
when he did not sleep under porti-
Goes, but the police vigilance was
not as pronounced than as it is now. If
Diogenes were up before Acting Mayor
Schwarz alongside of jackson Thormand
this morning he would probably get $50 or
| sixty days IL was letter TO b. cynic in
the days Of Diogenes than a vagrant in the
time of jackson Thormand, and yet both
| are accused OF sleeping out of doors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
SETTINGS OF CITY NEWS.
LITTLE GOSSIP FROM THE STREET
AND SIDEWALK.

Dashes Here and There by the News
Reporters - Yesterdays Happenings
Told in Brief Paragraphs-Pickings at
Police Headquarters.
DeKalb Lodge No. 9. 1. o. o. F., meets
this evening.
Calanthe Lodge, Knights of Pythias, will
meet to night.
The Board of Education will hold its May
meeting tonight.
The County Commissioners will meet at
10 o'clock this morning.
The German Friendly Society will hold
It's May meeting tonight.
Clinton Lodge F. A. NJ, will hold a reg
ular communication tonight, and will con-
fer degrees.
1t is expected that the Toronto authori-
ties will be heard from to-day in the Morse
matter.
The criminal docket will be called in the
City Court at the regular hour this morn
ing. The civil term was adjourned over
until tomorrow.
There were III failures in the United
States reported to Brddstreet's last week,
against 1856 in the preceding week, and 1877,
1856, 197 and 1872, in the corresponding weeks
OF 1887, 1886, 1885 and 1854, respectively.
LIS cnurcn at IyD6e was destroyed by
fire one day last week. Some one put
OUT fire in the woods on Horse Pen Point,
and it spread northward, destroying the
church and endangering the houses in the
neighborhood
William r. Alexander, who knocked
Thomas Griffin down with a hammer Sat
urday, has thus far eluded the officer who
has the warrant for his arrest. AS Griffln's
injuries are not of a serious nature, it Is be-
heved Alexander will surrender to- day.
There were twenty-six deaths in the city
last week, according to the Health Officers
report, ten of whites aud sixteen of
colored. There were twelve deaths of
children under 5 years of age, and of this
number eleven were under year. The
annual ratio per 900 deaths for the week
was seventeen for whites, and thirty-six for
colored
John Riley, an employee of J. D. Weed &
Co.. captured loose horse last night about
II O'Clock, at the corner of Whitaker and
New Houston streets. The animal had on
saddle and bride and was going in a sweep
ing galop down the street when caught.
Riley carried the horse to tho police bar
racks and Sergeant Riley had it taken to
the stables until called for by the owner