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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

A farmer living near Gonzales tells
the Inquirer that for eighteen years he
has planted corn the last of of Janu.
airy, and during that time has failed
but once to make cror. Last season
was the most disastrous one because
Of the drouth, the farmers have exper.
fenced for twenty years, yet all who
planted early and cultivated we'll were
quite successful in making crop.
From reports coming in from different
sections of the county, we are pcrsuad
ed our people are profiting by last
years experience and will plant early.
Certainly it is less risk to plant while
there is good season in the ground
and the chanances of the crop being
killed by frost and having to replant
than to wait until after frost and con-
tend with drouth. ~.s
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24
WHOLESALE MUsIN ESS IN
san MARCOS IN ADVANCE
OF THE RAILROAD.
The noon. az NIalone's.

Happening in at Malone's on Thurs
day We were astonished to notice how
rapidly their immense building was be.
ing filed up. On one hand were great
rows Of barrels Of the: choicest St.
Louis Flour, which VIC learn they
are selling at quite reduced figures; on
the other largo masses Of tho same
article in sacks of all sizes. From q
central part Of the house doomed up
an immense pyramid of Northern
shelled corn in sacks, which we learn
they also offer at reduced prices. All
these in the Grocery department, with
similar lots Of groceries proper in full
variety, prominent among which We
noticed large. lot Of fresh cured and
canvassed Hams. Meantime wagons
were bringing 10 fresh supplies, and as
we learned, not over half the stock in
this department which was on the way
had arrived.
Of course this part of the establish.
msnt was thronged with customers, as
also the Dry Goods Department, where
everything is being closed out at cost
to make room for the spring stock.
It is obvious that men of the means
and enterprise of Malone arc q great
blessing to the buyers Of any sommu-
nifty. Therefore wa wish them all sue.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

In adding little more on this sub
ject, We will begin by stating that vi
find ourself charged with having done
injustice in stating that the schoo
house fund was withheld some years
ago. The then trustees were Z. s
Cock, DR.. Combs, and 9. L. McGehec
We have couversed with the two for
MGR, and they say there is nc truth ia
the charge; that they retained said
money only till it reached an amount
which, by the aid Of some private sub
scriptions, was adequate to the pur.
chase of a suitable lot and the erection
Of sufficient school building. And
that they acted iu pursuance Of the in.
structions Of Prof. Hollingsworth, SUI
perintendent Of Public Instruction.
We cheerfully give the substance Of
what they said, and will state that we
certainly would not knowingly do in
justice to any one, much less to old
worthy citizens and honorable gentle
men. our personal friends, aud friends
and patrons of our paper.
Mr.. Hardin, Que OF the present trus
tees, furnishes us another correction,
but of quite minor importance. He
states land we ought to have KNOWN
that the colored school community
here have trustees Of their own, indie
pendently Of the white branch. " ''
In conclusion we wish to say that
while what we have heretofore written
on this subject was prompted by an
earnest. we confess almost jealous, in.
terest in our Free School, we are, un.
til the increase Of population shall rem
der a change necessary. IN favor of the
present plan of combining the school
interests of San Marcos and vicinity
under one joint management. This
would at, present seem best for all, if
fairly carried out. We see no occa.
sion for any conflict between Coro-
nal Institute and our Free School.
All that is necessary, as we stated last
week, is that the same interest, care
and pride should be maintained in our
Free School here, as would be were it
taught as a separate and independent
school. And that such should be the
case VIC arc sure is to the true interest
of its present management.
Criticism, especially of friends, is
always very unpleasant to US, AMI we
leave the subject with much more
pleasure than we began it.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

Our friend Col. Sledge, referring to
a personal" iu our last, asks US for
our definition of sporting. man." The
following is Webster's, which suits us:
Sporting man, one who practices
field .sports; also, horse racer, a pu-
gilist, and the like. ....-
Of course we could not apply the
phrase in any offensive sense to dea-
con OF long standing Tin alb respeets)
in the Baptist church. Only a little
editorial sporting" Colonel.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24
The County Paper:

1t is the best read paper in the world
No other contains news of marriages
and deaths, to say nothing Of divorces
and births; no other relates the acci
dents happening at the doors OF the
villagers no other gives the next
ball, pic. mic or political meeting; nc
other discusses the affairs Of the town
and county, the arrival of new goods on
the merchants counter, or new hat
on the editors desk. Occasional de.
tects or errors are overlooked by those
who have become attached to it
through i:s perusal for years. They
sometimes become dissatisfied with i!
on account Of something which has
slipped into its columns and may stop
taking it; but the paper goes on all
the same, and the absence of the fa-
miliar sheet at their homes and Offices
for few months becomes an unen-
durable privation, and they hasten
to take 1t again, and possibly apologize
for having it stopped. No friendship
on earth is more constant than that
contracted by a journal which makes
an honest and earnest effort to merit
it's continued prosperity. Hence. q
conscientiously conducted paper be.
comes a favorite with everybody.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

During the last year there we're
mailed IS, 962, 600 letters in Great Brit
ain and Ireland, an average of 45 to
each inhabitant. Ia the London dis
trict Z. 10000 were posted weekly, and
about the same number received; be.
ing over a fourth OF all the letters de-
livered in the United Kingdom, more
than twice those delivered in Scotland,
and over three times those delivered
in Ireland.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24
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Representative Newspaper Of the
outh.
A GOOD PAPER FOR ALL SEC
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premium In the shape Of book or q knife, or va
rious articles Of use and beauty, as may be se
Ieeted from our printed lists a sample copy Of
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tsining the full list Of premiums will be sent on
application.
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a. we'll Ito circulation, aud IL 10 pronounced enr
Of the ablest and best arranged papers In the
World; its matter being especially adapted ~ tbs
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Choice from st,ndsrd books Of the tines. and q
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

THE LIBRARY NlGAzISE tor jan
nary contains thirteen articles from
leading foreign periodicals.. being OF
the cream Of contemporary literature.
1t contains nearly 2Jl closely prLted
piges monthly at Only ono dollar q
year. The cheapest magazine for tie
Price. Published by the American
Book EHchzEse. NsE York. We
will Orleri'.
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Postage is prepaid on all tho above.
We will also order any Of the above
singly. or any other paper or periodical
at publishers prices, free OF charge.
The many losses caused by failure,
robbery of, and petty thefts out Of the
mails, make it absolutely necessary to
send by postal order, registered letter
or draft. -
The safe arrival Of all publications
guaranteed.
If after reasonable time any sub
scriber fails to receive the publication
sent for, notify US by postal card that
the error if any, may bepromptly cor.
rected. u. - ~
Our responsibility ceases when paper
arrives with dates correctly credited,
which is evidence the publisher has
been paid. Ny
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

THEGaden Dramatic combin alton
will occupy the boards at Millett's
Opera House in Austin on Monday
and Tuesday j January seth and 9th.
On the 18th aud 18th of February
the we'll known Weatherby Frollques
will play there, and for the 10Th and
Dist of the same month the great
j John Mccullough is booked.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

The newspaper mau only needs a
start. During life of some years we
never heard of man being killed by a
meteor, but such a case was given in
Indiana a few months ago, aud now
the death by meteor comes in with
pleasing regularity. The last is from
Kansas City. ..
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

THE first and second mortgages of
the I. Il G.. N. r. r. Co., described in
their advertisement in the FREE PRESS,
and amounting to some ten millions of
dollars. we learn were placed on rec.
ord 10 the Clerks office of this county
the present week. ....... ......
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

WESTERN FARMERS ALMANAC
This old fayorite. DOW in the 53rd year
Of its publication. is again before rs.
1t contains 50 ges besides advertise
neuis. in a handsome cover. Besides
the Almanac proper there ia a large
amount Of choice reading matter. most
u original and By the best authors
Send ten cents to the Publishers. John
7. Morton & Co. Logi.eilie. Ky. and
,,rO-ure . eOIy.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24
Nervous Exhau~tIon.

Compound OxyFen" j especially
valuable where. from any cause. there
exi.ts great physical or ueTEOas ex-
hausiion. Oar Treatise viii ,eli YOU
al about u. IL j. rnsilei free. Nd
dress DIS STSEEEY ( PALsN. lil2
Girsri S.-c,;. Phils9eipaia. Ia.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24
Wanted, lBoardcrA.

Mrs. Manlove. of this place, desires
boarders. She has a suitable house.
located almost at the foot OF the Insti-
tute grounds. aud jus; BY Prof. Rich
ardson's, so as to be very convenient
20 students attending school.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

We advise every farmer or stock
raiser 20 invest in Sheridsu's Cavalry
Condition Powders and feed them out
10 their herds this winter. DcpsDd
upor it il will pay big interest Doe'r
buy the large packs as some 81 them
are worthless.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24
Jan.A I'm

JUsT received a new lot Of Glass
ware that we are offering Fcry low.
New Style Of Geblets With Pitchers TO
match. New Style Combination Pre-
sere and Fruit Stand. really the pref
test thing on earth. New lot Of dress
2 pod.. " .phyr. Prints. Dress BGttOn=-
luoensr,rc cheaper than the cheapest.
BAILEY i BE0s.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24
Our Clubbing List for 1850.

We are prepared to club the FREE
Press to new or renewing subscribers
with tho following publications at the
rates specified below, IL ordered at
tho same time with our paper. In the
first column VIC give the regular price OF
each publication singly, In the second
the price Of the same aud the FREE
PRESS together:
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

We are in receipt of copy Of the
"Texas Mute Ranger" printed we be.
lieve by inmates of the Deaf and
Dumb Asylum. and edited we presume
by the superintendent, Col. Ford. Il
is a neat, spicy little sheet.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

GEO. HENNE, ut Shane's old stand
is in receipt Of lot Of choice Cook
Stoves, comprising the New South
and other first class kinds. Call and
sec them. ...r.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

BILLINGsLY & GREEN have extend
ed their business, having added to
their stock of fresh fruits aud veget-
ables good line Of Canned Fruits,
Cheese. Crackers. Candies. Corn Meal
and various other articles in the de-
partmept of groceries. Seed Irish po-
tatoes for sale.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24
For Sale or Rent !

The City" Market House and lot,
With stable, crib and hide house at
tschsd. Possession given Immediate
". For terms, which are very low, ap-
sly to JNo. A. GRAVES
San Marcos, Tex.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

Corn, Hay. Bacon, Flour, Molasses,
Meal, Early Rose, Early Goodrich and
jackson White seed potatoes. Cream
Cheese and Crackers. Canned Corn,
Peas, Tomatoes, &C.. just received. at
lBRIGGs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24
For Rem {.

To suitable party, for small, quiet
business, room on the public square.
A first rate business location. Inquire
at the FREE PRESS Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

.FoRssmething new and nice to read
90. to tho Book and News Stand of
q. II. Julian, ia the editorial room of
the FREE Press.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

Two THIRDS of the time since
Christmas the weather has been too
warm for fire save for cooking purposes.
In fact great deal of it has been
.a.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

DALGLsnu's Photographic Gallery
is still one of the blessings aud orna-
meuts of our town, farming out. as Il
does. the finest kidd Of work at re
duced prices.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

&. w. DONALDSON is just in receipt
of Fancy and Staple Groceries and
hardware. ........... .ry.
All purchases delivered free of cost
to any part of the town.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

"A new dwelling house of three rooms
in pleasant part of town. The house
is we'll furnished, and furniture will be
rented with it, if desired.
Jan, 24tf, DIS. COMBS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

BALLoU for February is already re.
ceived. An excellent issue of first
rate work. We will order or club
with it. ~ .t. E.f.. w. 20 F",> D
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

~ A MEXICAN cotton train was here
this week. Another is expected in
about week. ..a.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24
w slnted

WE forgot to mention last week that
. reconciliation or truce had been ef-
fected 10 the Christian church on "thc
organ question" 1t is to be used in
, Ahe Sunday school merely.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24
10 ARRIVE

To ARRIVE
Seed and eatipg Potatoes,
Bacon Lard and Hams!
Dried aud Evaporated Apples,
Cheese, Beans. Teas, etc. which /
offer at lowest cash figures.
WV. GIEsEy.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

LUMBER, shingles, etc may hereafter
be had at Rau's old stand. Special
attention given to filling orders.
A. G. MosHER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

WANTED !! A stout man to do q
few days out door work. Apply at this
Office. sI 2 f t5.lGi
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24
Apcclnl NOlIce!

Those desiring advertisements or
local notices must hand them 10 on
or before THURSDAY, in order to in
sure their insertion tho same week.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24
Notice !.

am now as always. prepared to do
all kinds of work 10 my kae aud at
reasonable rates. Heresitcs my terms
will De CASH. All Indebted to me
will please settle at once.
p. TBpNrsoS.
Jan. 2f I'm Blacksmith.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

. We are prepared to furnish some OF
ahe best periodicals and newspapers Of
all sorts by the year, or for shorter Pc
riods. Call and see specimens.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

AZ I An 10 receipt Of car load of corn
and will sell the same cheap fol
cash. WM. GIEsEN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

SINGLE copies Of the FREE Press
q this Office, five cents each.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

v LANDRErH's Garden Seed warrant
ed fresh and genuine.
'" Wv RAYNOLps Il DANIEL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

REsr assorhpent Landreth's Beans
aud Peas. RAYNoLDs & DANIEL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

luz doctors report considerable
olDkuess. ~.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24
MARRIAGE licences issued in D.

MARRIAGE IlcenceS lsSued IN III
eember: -
Wesley Dodd. Elizabeth Emmett.
Sam. Smith, Easter Bunton.
G. W. Cross, Sallie Moore.
Chas. o. Hector, Ida Fleming.
F. NJ. McQuiston, Mary +. Ctaples.
Davis Evono, Antonio Mericada.
Jos. Simmou, Mollie johnson.
Allen Jones. Kate Bell.
VIM. z. Jones. Margaret Z. Gilbert.
J. w. McCarty. Orlena V. McCarty.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

Charm Baking Powder.
Unsurpassed for purity and excel.
Hence. TRY IT.
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Acknowledgement Of SubscrIP-
tiOnA.

The following persons paid the
amounts set opposite their names on
subscription to the FREE Press du.
ring Dacemher.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

PRoF. GoNtRT has rsuovrd q
Lyctia-f szi j. iea-hiDT .kere.
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Agents for the Free Press.
HOME NEWS

sNNIoN Sets and Onion buttons
VA. 3. RAYNoLDs & DANIEL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

\ WANTED! A few bites Of cotton
for the Mexican market. Highest
cash price paid. .WM. GIEsEN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24

I've tessf Cor sr-fsu-us, c..
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-07-03
A GREAT FLOOD IN ILLINOIS.
Another Disastrous Creyasse Vast Amount o.
Property OestrOyed-LiYes Lost, Etc.

QUINCY, ILL.,, june 30,---Thc Sny 10,
wee, which begins at a point between Quin
ey aud Hannibal, and ends near Alton
broke at ) O'Clock this morning at what
is known as the cutoff, jl9st above Cincin.
natl landing, some 10 miles below Hanni
bal. At noon to-day the crevasse was 500
feet wide aud constantly increasing in size
The water is now spreading rapidly, and
an area of several miles in extent is alread !
overaowed. The damage will aggregate
several hundred thousand dollars. An
idea Of the damage can be gained from
the fact that an extent Of country forty
miles long aud from four ten miles wide.
was protected BY the embaukment. This
is probably the richest farming land in the
State. The news of the break spread ike
wildfre, but it scarcely preceded The rush.
ing water, The excitement during the
night was intense, families were compelled
to leave their homes, in many cases with
scarcely any clothes, aud Zee for their
lives, as the river at the "cnt.oif,n whore
the croyassc occurred, is forty feet deep,
the wate7 poured through in perfect tor
reut with overwhelming force. An entire
family, believed to be Mr.. Freemer, his
wife and children, were drowned. as no
trace can be found of them or of tteir
house. They lived but few rods below
tho point where the break occurred. Il
is feared to-day that other lives have been
lost than those reported, but as the alarm
was sounded as soon as the disaster oc.
Cured, it is hoped that all the people
reached places Of safety. The loss Of
stock will be great Yesterday farmers
were paying ten cents bushel to get their
wheat ihreshed Mile after mile Of fine
corniields are ruined, aud thousands Of
acres Of wheat in the shock and still un.
stacked have been submerged. The food
has not yet reached the railroad embark
ment, but the track win be flooded by 10.
morrow morning, and the damage to the
{. u. and Q, line to Louisville viii be
considerable
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-07-03

The long pending difficulty between Rnssis
aud China, in reference to the disputed pro.
vince Of kulja, has eliminated in hosliliiies.
Strange to say the Chinese took the initiative,
and having defeated the Russians ia two con
secntive encounters took possession Of Kalja.
This province, adjacent 70 Russian Siberia,
revolled ten years since from the dominion Of
China. As she was unable then by force o.
arms to regain possession 81 the revoltcd
province Russia assumed protectorate over
il under the pretenee Of holding tho land IN
trust for the original owner. But the trust
proved too valuable 70 be restored without
conflict, although China offered to reimburse
Russia for the expenses Of occupation. Di.
rlomatic negotiations had been tried with IN.
satisfactory results. Bot at last China resort.
ed 10 the most forcible arguments at her com.
mand aud succeeded In accomplishing her
undertaking. For some time she has been
preparing with secrecy, energy and skill 10 try
conclusions with Russia, and has evidently
wrested from the usurping power the territory
70 which China alone bad the right Of posses.
sion. tn ~ NsEsf 1T