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St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-01
Johnny skae.
Portland (Or,gon) Standard.


John Skae, or Johnny Skae, as he is
more Familiarity called, who has lately
brought himself into prominence by try
ING to perform an Atlas feat with the
Sierra Nevada mine, in 8 perfect sample
of the San Francisco stock gambler lie
was born about birty-eight years ago IN
Windsor, Canada, small town opposite
Detroit, Mich. Having studied tele~
eraphv, be came to San Francisco in
search of employment, and obtasned
nosition in the Western Union office,
where, by keeping his wits about him.
and his tongue tied, he soon learned to
profit by the scraps of knowledge PlcSed
ND about the Office. Having made con-
siderable money in stock speeulatlons'
| he invested largely in the Virginia city
water company, and in 1867 was able 10
travel to Europe with his two SISTERS
having an assured income of $lo'oOo
wear, He Was always famous Tor MS
rood luck, and while at Baden-baoen
and Wiesbaden eclipsed the brother OF
the sultan in his heavy winnings sc
,o,,oe ct noir and roulette. TWAS actu'
a,1v sad to see the poor men lose theif
loot soil On the turn of card while this
rich young man won al every play: ne
ALWAYS has had penchant for frappe
wine and pretty actresses, but MS loVs
fo~ The latter has somewhat subsldea
since his marriage and Els payment "a
s siI,c 600 to compromise a breach Of
nromise suit with one of two sisters well
knovn wears ago upon the California
atage His never-failing good fortune
made him reckless, and his recklessness
made him a millionaire. He had
g worked" with the Flood Il O'brlen
c1oue for a long time, and, it is sa'o'
was looked upon by them as infallibie IN
his predictions regarding the rise ano
fall Of the mining>stock barometer ne
m.da mistake, like Cesar, and has
heon almost slain for his ambition he
tried to go it alone" in his hgh' e&n b;,,
unaccustomed to the great ocean OF o'g
schemes, and, paradoxicai as IL %ay y
sound. would have been swampea nau
not a Flo ID come to his assis'"nes
an.,. MO Cassius. ere I sink" ana
farthwith Flood patronlz'ngY WIN
him in out of the wet"
Johnny skae is not an educated nan
in the usual acceptation OF the 'eim'
hut il sbarp.vitted, a pleasant compao'on
and 81 bright as a new dollar IN ~
business affai's. He is rather !ouu
~ 4 ,es, but refined at heart, retiring Id
d d.: generous to his friends ana a
nsrfsct father to his sisters ne ,t,. ma ,se
p h;s mind in fash, and, like the
1;pbtnipe, all the electricity st. 81, DIS com
mapd goes with the blow: Inc LUX ,nos
stock specu]stors in San f1sn S W. ' can
''O., him as their leader, and we can
safelv cay, knowing bis quick p' sser bs,
sa' s !. nerve" that if Jim FISK ever mas
A'' ';~s, On ibis coast as keen eyed eag'e
+, f., closely watch the MARKET a az. W sr s,a
u .0 dovn from his broker office eyre
} s" .'J hear off millions, that man VIII 10
o |' friend Joh&ny skae'
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-01
AN ANGELS BIRTHDAY.
your birthday, my precious, my darling,
woul1 he. If you were on earth:

your birthday, my precious, my darling
would be, if you were on earth:
ow it must still be your birthday,
Though born to your heavenly birth,
l know that the angels are tair, and as sweet,
Is these fair earthly roses twins;
Their love may be perfect, pure and complete
But never more tender than mine.
Are you glad in their gIadness, my darling?
DO you laugh in your innocent slice?
Or are you sai In the brightness OF heaven,
In thinking of home and Of me
In the night when long for your presence
And water my pi low with tears,
When l pray for the touch OF your fingers.
10 comfort my sorrow and Tears;
% light is the veil that's between us,
1h,mother and child are 80 near;
The breath of my soul is Suspended
For your accents so tender and 8 ear.
Oh, nv slorifed dlIl ling, most precious
OF all the sweet gifts that were mine,
have lent you, not lost you, my darliaS-
Only lent to the love that's divine.
There are moments so sweet and go solemn,
That my soul bursts its prison OF pain,
And ars to the realm OF tina spl1it,
and meets my own angel again.
Then c2lm from that sanity communion
Idefy every Toe Of the world;
can scorn every breath Of contumely,
Every shaft by its ignorance hurfd.
", blsez robes of darkness and mourning
should be worn for spirit like thee
On solemn Thanksgiving and blessings,
Tat you from earth's sorrow are ffee.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-01
The Demotfat,
..1.-z OPELOUSAS. IA :,
RyPECTAT .
ny ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS.

We rode into ths wooded way;
peIow us wide the shadows lay;
We rode, and met the knellins day.
We said, "Tt is too late"
The sun has dropped into the west;
The mountain holds him to her breast
She holds an bushes him to rest,
For us it ia too late.
To see the eai take fire now,
To see, and then 10 woAder how
The glory pauses on the bou.h,
While pantipg g. ass-tops wait"
When loi the miraclecalne Oh.
A roadside turn-a moment gone
Ard far the sun low-lying shene;
The forest stood in state.
Trsusfgured spread th silent space;
The slamour leaped about the place
And touched US, swept from face to face,
We cried, Not J ct too late :"
But one, who nearer drew than all,
Leaned low and Whispered Suns may lal
Or flash; dear heart ! speak and es Il
Your soul unto its fate. 81
Tread bravely down llfe's evening slope.
Before the night Gomez, do not grope!
Forever shines come small, sweet hope,
And God is not too late."l
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-01
For the Ladies.

Muffs are more in style than they
were last winter.
New kid gloves for full dress occasions
are buttoned by nine buttons.
The Cecilia cottage bonnet fits close
at the sides but is f aring in the front. 1t
comes in the rich Chazy felt.
Camel hair felt bonnets and hats are
strikingly novel, and show long hairs
living on the Ielt like the camel hair suit
material.
The odors of camphor and red pepper
permeate the depths of street cars and
coaches, which means that winter furs
have BEEN unpacked.
Kilt-plaited skirts are seen considerably
and no one would believe that they are
going out OF style, even if we said So
The only thing economic folks have
agsinst kilt skirts is the quantity of ma
terial they take, and economy in these
days is the chief of time.
The newest black velvet bags are en-
broidered in gold and other co'ors in
floral patterns. Wide velvet belts are
| wrought in the same colors to be worn
! with them. Plain velvet bags have gilt
bands and n,onograms. The old-tlme
beaded reticules are again revived.
Keep the hair clean in the first place,
and avoid the use of hair-oils and pom
AIDES. Nature provides all the oil re-
| quired to develop its natural gloss and
inherent beauty. But she does not open
| the old glands without demanding some
effsrt on the part of the recipient OF the
treasure. Continuous brushing Is the
! price to be paid, and this requires moth
irg but patience and perseverance
Neither should the time devoted to this
purpose be looked upon IS wasted, fol
hair brushing has specially soothing and
ouieting effects. Fifty strokes of the
brush before retiring will make tie
sutfest and dryest hair plant and glossy
Tbs experiment is worth trying, and II
,e,severed in will doubtless prove sue:
cessful, while the dose may be increased
with still more decided effect.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-01
WAITS AND WiIIMS.
WINTER

NlNIER.
The winter is harel ha ma! he, he!
The white il til tangled heather,
ANA soon will the pedogo5uo sooF ,balled be,
Which is no bold assertion either
- Ienkers 6'o1ete.
1ts, the winter Is here hs, hal liz, he!
And we've laid in big jar Of butfe:;
AND Woll you slip on the icy walks,
We'll sail swiftly PAST in a cutter.
Detroit Free Pys,s
Yer, the winter is here! hn, ha he he.
AS snug as a bug in rug
pile OF hot cskss our rI,to shal! =
Meath lasses-s PIP ols Of tina jnE
- Hhitchah. Times.
Yes, winter Is he~e, ha ha he, his.
With apples, and doughnuts AMI ci lie,
! With PARTIES AID balls, and evening calls,
| AMI sausage served hot from the spider
Rome S.ntiRsI
| Yes winter i, here! i1s, ha he ha!
And Chrisinas and New Yesr so Jolly;
Every night well dance if we have the chance,
Then we II so hoie With blue.eyel Ncle.
-lNeriden Recorder.
..Ge1temen in mourning in Phiiadel>
phia wear black ribbc n in their buttons
hole.
Disappearance OF umbrellas
usually preceded by baronlessieal de.
preston.
..Garlic is said to be sovereiep
remedy for govt. There is no remedy
for garlic.
The Chineaa liken adrunkard's nose
to 3 lighthouse, warning us OF the little
water that passeth underneath.
:, The Atlantic cable is being "du>
plexed,' a process which will increase
+ its working capacity 70 per cent.
r Fashion demands that gloves shall
g be still longer, the buttons being too nu.
r merous to mention. BY and by we shall
= have gloves and stockings all in one
q piece.
II -" Good day, Nose. How you wash
= shangel. Wouldn't never half knowed
4 you" But my name is not Moses,
! sir" "Kreat he!ens your name shang
~ ed too?''
The easy going old clocks make
" twenty-four hours in day. The noisy,
N pervous, little modern conlrivance does
IT. no better with all its fuss. Moral here
m somewhere, il one knew just where to
e. apply 1t.
g. Miss Made,up Oldgal: Yes, l love
re the old oak; it is associated with 80
:ir many happy hours spent beneath its
no shade. 1t carries me back to my child
m hood when-when-" Young Foo
m die: When you-er-planted it,"
er "A little girl visiting a neighbor will
alr her mother was gazing curiously at tn
Is hosts new bonnet, when the oWJe
me queried: "Do you like it, Laura r
DO The innocent girl replied Why, mothe
OF said it was a fright, but it don't scar
IN me-" L1ura's mother didn't stay !on
err after that.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-01

These are the days of economy.
Yesterday a man was having silver
door.plate engraved, and he requested
that q blank space be lett below tho
name, so that his age could be added, i"
case il was desirable to use the plate on
his coffin after his death.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-01

"A pretty girl down east is mind
reader" She said to bashful beau the
other night: GA! | believe yon re
ao;ny to kisa me |" She was right.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07
new MAN Reuses.

Uncle Sam being poor, while We in
common with country editors gene
rally are suffering from superabund.
ance Of filthy lucre, We volunteer the
following advertising for him gratis,
being . notice Of the letting Of two new
mail routes which concern this com.
munity:
No. 3l.622. From San Marcos to
Jacobs We'll by Fishers Store to
Blauco, 40 miles and back, once q
week. Leave San Marcos on Monday.
return next day. Bond with bid $400.
31,623. From San Marcos by VIM
berly's Mill to Pecan Valley Ranch.
rs miles and back, once week: leave
Friday return Saturday. Bond 800.
Bids will be open to July 10th.
We are glad to note the establish.
ment Of these routes, for they imply
the creation Of now post Offices in To-
calities where they have long been
greatly needed.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

wonderfully pleasing about this sylvan
mountain region. and the idea Of being
the first to make homo in 1.-THE
first to possess its virgin charms and
develop others. Then there is . free
dom about life here which is peculiar
to it, and really refreshing. You are
brought nearer to nature, and escape
the thraldom Of petty CONVENTIONAL
ties ofcountry villages. Here the o.
racular, fussy Mrs. Grundy obtrudes
herself less frequently than else where.
The scene 10 friendly to domestic pri-
vaoy and repose:
mo noisy neishboP enters here.
No intermsdd ding stranger near
TO spoil our HEARTFELT Joys"
Here you have many of the advantages
Of town and country combined, with
as few Of their disadvantages as may
be.
Therefore, and for many other reasons
too numerous to mention here, com.
mend us a. We commend Others, for
o home, to the Mountain division Of
the deleotable town Of San Marcos,
Texas.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07
Railroad Operations and Pros
poets.

1t is now believed that New Braun
fels will secure branch railroad to
the Sunset route at Marion. Weha
late and authentic information that
the people Of that place have sub
scribed $4,000 Of the $4,000, requir.
ed. The right of way is yet to be Sc.
cured, but no difficulty is apprehended
about that.
This branch road, if built, will be q
step in favor Of the International.
The sale of that road will take place
July 81, after which it may be expect
ed to move forward. By the way, Mr..
Gieseu says that Huntington while
here told him that while be had no in
terest in the matter be thought We
might have that road here within .
year, and certainly would have il with
in two years. But perhaps the great
man was merely INDUCING in what he
knew would be pleasant talk in this
locality.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

PROF. LYONS left with US last week
snotice that he would shortly deliver
aeourse of lectures at this place on
English Grammar, in which be pro-
poses to simplify the subject to the
apprehension of all. By some mis-.
chance his notice got mislaid, SO we
have tried to give the substance. Fur
tier notice may be expected from Prof.
L.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07
Personals.

Mr.. Glasoock Of Lookhart has been
spending some time at Capt. Martins.
Prof. Stewart left for Austin and
tho Judd family for Missouri the first
Of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burroughs We learn
have returned to this place and will
make San Marcos their home, atleaft,
for time.
We had . call this week from DR..
Whitaker, Of Mountain City, whom we
found to be very intelligent and agree
able gentleman.
Mr.. Manlove was removed to his
mothers residence in Mountain City
last week, where we have just learned
he lies in a very critical condition.
We learn there is a lively compe.
tition at the Travis House in big snake
stories, and that our friend Lucius
Daley is thus far decidedly ahead.
The only frst.olass article Of ice.
cream We have partaken of this year
has appeared incidentally at some of
our calls at Mrs. Capt. Martins. Ala
bama leads thus far.
Cadets Ford Burleson and Bob Da-
Wis have favored US with a compliment
tary to the commencement exercises of
the Texas Military Institute, Austin.
which begins on the 10th inst.
We regret to learn of the death of
DR.. Thompson, an old and highly re-
speoted citizen of this vicinity. He
died at Dallas on Saturday night last.
and his remains were brought to Aus
tin for interment. We are told he was
70 years Of age.
Our worthy correspondent, DR.. G.
Erhard, of Bastrop, who was the first
Clerk of Hays county, has very ap-
propriately presented his portrait, hand
somely framed, to the county, which
our present Clerk. Mr.. Green, who was
DR.. rs assistant twenty years ago has
hung in his Office, where it attracts
much interest. NDr. Erhard was at the
same time postmaster and we believe
the only merchant In the place, and 40.
CURED the respect and confidence of
the community by his business integ.
rity, meantime making considerable
money, from very small beginnings.
he knows more of this county per-
haps than any other man, and did good
service to it by his historical sketches
published in the FREE PRESS. His
life has been an eventful one, and high
ly creditable to his business capacity
and enterprise.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

SEE advertisement of Joseph Lam
as FIGURING Mills, at New Braunfels.
Vur people need no introduction from
ato this enterprising gentleman as
zone Of them are already his custom
=" and more will be no doubt in con-
sauence of his advertisement in the
FREE PREss.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

usAyEs' BATH HOUSE has been
~ IN fair order BY Seborn Polk. the
,'ednan who resides on the place.
.ae s,ter is comparatively deep. with
strong current, the place beautifully
~'aed and secluded. II Is indeed .
% eligible ani pleasant bathing
SAos. Only Eve cents for bath.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07
Our Clubbing List for 1879.

We are prepared to club the FREE
PRESS to new or renewing subscribers
with the following publications at the
rates specified below, if ordered at
the same time with our paper. In the
first column we give the regular price Of
each publication singly, IN the second
the price of the same and the FREE
PRESS together:
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

There is nothing so dear ss cheap
medicine I; il il dear at any price. This
Is true of the large packs Of condition
powders now sold. Bpy Sheridan's
Cavalry Condition Powders and you
esa't make . mistake. The large packs
are utterly worthless.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07
Keep Cool.

lhave prepared an Ice House for
ae purpose of supplying San Marcos
'ad vicinity with Ice during the hot
summer months. Parties wishing the
'ne can be furnished at my place of
BUSINESS on reasonable terms from and
after this date. San Marcos May 2lst,
1873.
j. r. WILLIAMSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

The commencement exercises Of
Coronal Institute will begin on Thurs
day next the 18th inst, and continue
till the 10Th. We we're favored with
copy of the programme, but not
authorized to publish.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

THE walls of the first story Of Ma
lone's large building are completed
and the iron trout is being put in po-
sition. 1t already begins to assume an
imposing appearance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

A SHOWER followed in the wake of
furious norther the latter part of
last week, but the damage done by the
wind about neutralized the benefit of
the shower. The nights have been
cool since and it is as dry as ever.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

BRIGGS Emporiumis the place to
"sowyour dimes and reap your dollars
New Goods still coming in and going
out to satisfied and happy customers.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

There IL no remedy 10 the world 90
valuable 70 be used in the case Of sud-
den accident or illness % yohnson's
Anodype Imminent. IL can be used
internally and externally. and its pow
er Is truly marvellous.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

LAKESIDE publications, q fresh as
sortment. also other new publicati ons,
at this Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

Postage Is prepaid on all the above,
and premiums sent in some cases, For
particulars inquire at this office.
We will also order any of the above
singly. or any other paper or periodical
at publishers prices, free Of charge.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

MoALLIsTER has a new 1y.trap for
sale. 1t appears to be q neat and effect.
i've machine"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

We will take some sheaf oats from
our farmer friends who are indebted to
this Office,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

MARRIAGE LICENSES issued during
May. 1879:
Oliver L. johnson, Alma R. En-
monds.
Daniel Black, Laura E. Null.
H. M. Burroughs, Kate K. Davis.
I. F. Cox. Belle Hamilton.
John M. G. Freeman, Maggie D. z.
TAFT.
Robt p. jackson, Roxy Mcqueen.
Thos. Smith, Lou Kirbey.
Jackson Johns, Emma Martin.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

Our supplements, though ordered in
season, failed to reach US in time fol-
our present issue.
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j. III. COMBS.
DENTAL SURGEON.

AlcHANIcAL and
Operative Dentist.
~ In its various
branches at reason.
able rates. All
work done In the
neatest style. Dis.
eased gums and bad
breath promptly re-
lieved. Feb. /, Icy
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF SUBscRIP.
TIoNs.-The following persons have
paid the several sums set opposite their
names on subscription to the FREE
PRESS during Nav:
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

Our readers may reoollect thstsome
months since We made mention ofs call
from Mr., Smslley, . travelling cores.
pondent Of the New York Tribune, and
last week We copied from that paper an
Introductory notice Of the forthcoming
letter Of said correspondent. Wehave
since read bis letter rslatilg to this
county, from which We find that he
has not realized the programme Of fair.
dealing anticipated for him BY the
Tribune. We meant to have copied
this week a part Of what he said and
commented thereon. but want Of space
oompels US to defer it till next week.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07
HOME NEWS.
y ulse Received!

5Opieees Bishop and Victoria Lawns.
100 and upward. Laoes and trimmings
to match.
1000 doz Pure White Pearl Buttons,
Is Der cent less than regular prices.
Hosiery, Handkerehiefs, Ties, Col
lars and Cuffs.
q doz g. Button Kid Gloves. white,
ouers and colors, 500 per pair, worth
81 90.
4 dos Boys and Youths Suits, all
WOOL, 81 30.
100 Boys and Youths Coats in
Black Alpaca, Mohair, 90.
GEO. T. MALONE.
SHOES
Ladies' Goat \ Shoes Fine
Ladies' slippers| Cheap
atG. w. DoNALsoN's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

THANKS to Senator Coke for favors,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-06-28

What a truly beautiful world We live
IN! Nature gives up grandeur of
mountains, glens and oceans, aud thous-
ands OF means for enjoyment. We can
desire no better when in perfect health;
bnt how often do the majority of people
feel like givipgit M disheartened, dis
couraged aud worried ont with disease,
when there is no occasion for thus feel
ing. AZ every sufferer can easily obtain
satisfactory pfoof that Green's August
Flower will make them as free from
disease as when born. Dyspepsia and
liver complaint is the direct cause of
seycnty-five per cent of such malades
as biliousness, Indigestion, sick head
ache, costiveness, nervous prostration,
dizziness of the head, palpitation of the
heart, and other distressing symptoms.
Three doses of August Flower will
prove it's wonderful effect. Sample
BOTTLES, 10 cents. Try it. ="
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-06-28

The people of Virginia are determin-
ed, no doubt, to spite the Carsonites, to
make the celebration on the Fourth Of
July in their city as attractive as pos
sible. As substitute for the military,
who have been ordered to the Capital,
they propose getting two on three hun
dred Piutes, in war-paint, to- parade
through the streets. The Piutes under
stand the situation, appreciate their
Importance, and refuse to parade for
less than two dollars head. The
Chronicle says, last year they stripped
to the waist, covered their bodies with
war paint, and marched for an hour
under the brciling sun for dollar a
head, but this year they strike for
higher wages.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-06-28

The anniversary social of the Busy
Bees at the residence of Mrs. NJ. s.
Bonnifield was a very pleasant affair.
An unusually large number of ladies
and gentlemen attended and passed a
very pleasant evening, and at late
hour the guests dispersed, wishing the
Busy Bees success and many recur-
renees of the anniversary OF the organi-
zation of their society.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-06-28
Quick Time.

The passenger train from. the west
due here at l0:4O A. NJ. yesterday, was
delayed several hours by the smash up
near Cisco, and had orders to make up
time, when it could be done with safety
on the road. This order was obeyedand
the train came from Humboldt House
to Winnemucca forty two miles-in
fifty eight minutes, including stoppages.