davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20
The Late David George.

In recording the sad death Of this venera-
BILE citizen recently, it did not occur to us
that no was one of the fast decreasing num-
Der of Texas veterans. As such, he is fairly
entitled to more than passing notice. We
learn he came to Texas in 1882, and in 35
was member of Capt. Dimmitt's company,
and signed the declaration at Goliad. His
claims asa veteran were anquestioned, and
he drew pension in pursuance of the same
up to his death.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20
Notice.

Having sold out my Tin-Shop to Mr..
Henne with view of moving to Beaumont
Texas, 1 would urge those owing me either
by note or account to call and settle at once
as wish to leave town in ten or fifteen
days. For the very liberal patronage and
many kindnesses shown me in the last six
years. return my most sincere thanks.
1 leave with regret but the best of friends
must part JOHN H. EASTMAN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20
Almost q Fatal Accident.

The quiet Of last Sabbath morning was
broken by m alarm from Mrs. Levyson who
resides in the Christian parsonage TINT her
boy Bernard, a bright little fellow some five
OF six years old, had fallen into the cistern.
Messrs. G. W. Donaldson and Charles Cocre-
ham were the first ON the ground. The lat
ter descended into the cistern and caught
the child just rs he was about sinking for
tine last time. A ladder was provided and
the rescue completed. Quite an excitement
prevailed in the vicinity and all We're
rejoiced to see the boy restored to his al
most distracted mother, who asks us to ten
der for her her heartfelt thanks to all who
gave her their aid and sympathy on this try
ing occasion. A.t
N. A. RICE, Photographer. for Thirty
days only, will make six Ferotypes, for one
dollar. 'I
Old pictures copied and enlarged to any
size. Gallery North of Court House, in DR..
Combs building. oct. 11-2w
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20
For sale by all druggists.

We understand the Y. M. G. A. intend to
start a Library or Reading Room. This is
a good object and should receive the appro-
baton and assistance of our people.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20
Fon superior Job Printing,
at low rates, leave your orders
ut the FREE PREss Office and
support home institutions.

SEE advertisements Of Ellison 4 Smith,
and A. Hart.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20

We have just received a car load of Bacon
Lard and Hams. G. w. DONALDSON d Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20

AT the district court at Lockhart, Ellison
for the murder of Dickerson, was sentenced
20 years at Huntsville.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20
Gents Gloves.

A splendid lot, from the finest dog and
buckskin to the cheapest sheep-skin, Just
received at BRowN's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20

Hardware, Shelf goods, Wire &C., just
received by G. w. DONALDSON & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20

HAPPENING at the San Marcos or Wool
folk garden the other day, we were sur
prised to find it pretty well stocked with
vegetables. By the politeness of the mana
ger, we were asked to sample basketful of
some of the same, consisting of snap beans,
okra, radishe', cucumbers, turnips, sweet
potatoes, onions. etc. Glad the season is
is not to pass without our having share of
vegetables.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20

The County Commissioners have postpon-
ed action on a plan for the new Court House
till the last day of this month, in order to
more satisfactory decision. The petition
for vote on the location will be considered
Mt the next regular term.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20
Dissolution of Partnership

The copartnership heretofore evisting un-
der the name of Ellison 4 Smith is dissolved
by mutual consent. Either Ellison or Smith
will liquidate claims due. by or to the late
firm. Every one indebted to us is reqested
TO settle at once: We must close up our
business I. H. ELLISON.
oc-l0-'S1. p. j. G. SMITH.
Referring to the above, would respect
fully announce that viii continue the mer-
camille business at the old stand Terms
cash and as cheap as any house in San Mar
cos, Thankful for past patronage I respect
fully solicit continuance of the same.
p. J. c. SxrIH-
: Ata package Of "BLAck-DRAueHI"
free of charge at
For sale by al druggists
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20

Mr.. Walter F. Mcclure, of Pittsburg, Pa,
writes my age is 2S years. l was born
with an excellent constitution, but at the
age of 10, having just finished my collegiate
education, 1 fell into habits of dissipation.
After six years of fast living felt my con-
stitution broken down. l put myself under
the care of one of our best physicians. His
treatment seemed to do me no good. Fin
ally he said at best could only live q few
years, that my bowels, kidneys and lungs
were oil threatened with consumption and
were fast wasting away in certain decay. I
tried everything advertised, hoping to gain
relief. Finally drifted into state of mel
ancholy and hopeless despair, suffering ex-
crutiatingly from dyspepsia, short breath,
and urinary catarrh. A year ago I saw
Browns Iron Bitters advertised. used
them, and they acted like charm. I soon
began to enjoy dreamless sunderland now
feel myself man once more, and have
gained "a pounds since using the remedy.
I feel very strong and can hold out IS
pound weight. Browns Iron Bitters saved
my life.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20

The publisher of the Eastern Texas Neacs
wants person versed in all the, departments
of journalism to assist in the conduction of
the News, A good job printer also is want
ed in the same Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20

Ladies' cloaks and dolmans, ladies' and
misses wooden sacques, and hoods, latest
styles and lowest pricesat
JOHNSON & JoHNsoN's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20

The poem on our first page lis bya friend
of ours IN Indiana poet of considerable
note.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20

IaLEHART & BLACK have just received o
full and complete stock Of Fall and Winter
goods, which they offer at very low prices.
In connection with their stock of Dry
Goods and Groceries, they manufacture and
keep full stock Of Saddles Brides, Har-
ness &C., all of which, they make of the
best material and warrant. wks
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20

Beauty, health, and happiness for ladies
in "WINE OF CARDUl."
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20

For sale cheap, q nice walnut front ward
robe. Apply to W. p. Irion, at Turner & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20

On Tuesday afternoon mild ''wet north
er" b!ewup which has cooled the air con-
siderably.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20
"BLACK-DRAUGHT"
makes chills
and fever impossible.
For sale by all druggists.

MALoNE's CHEAP STORE, though not re-
presented in our columns for some weeks
past, has not been entirely ignored by the
public but for fearit might be, the propri-
etor, not having time to write himself, has
authorized us to keep it before the people
that he now has on hand the largest stock
of goods ever brought to this market, en-
bracing full line in all departments of his
business, adapted to the wants of the peo-
pie of all this region of country, and at bot
tom prices His facilities for buying goods
cheap in the Eastern markets are well known
to be such as to induce buyers to give him
their patronage. The magnitude and variety
of the stock, the superior quality of the
goods and the wonderfully low prices are
the sufficient attractions in this case. For
full particulars as to prices etc., all are in
vited to call at the Cheap Store, and see if
all these things and more which we cannot
here particnlarize are not SO.
We invite the attention of our readers to
the card of Mrs. and Miss. Randall, dress
makers to be found in our advertising col
umns. In this connection we take pleas
ure in copying the following notice from the
Taylor Pho',ogrGph:
Miss Emma Randall, well known here as
dextrous seamstress and popular dress
maker, leaves on Monday for San Marcos,
where she proposes to pursue the business
of cutting, fitting and making of ladies'
dresses and children's apparel. We hope
she will find in San Marcos, the friendship
and business, which as lady and skillful
seamstress she so well merits.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20
Bargains in Hosiery.

There is still left a quantity of those
damaged hose in misses and clhldren's sizes
at 9& Browns.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20
HOME NEWS

The ''umbrena-want-fxed" man is in
town.
Geutlemen's twiiled flannel undershirts
and drawers at BRowN's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-10-20

Fancy Candies justrec'd at
Fine Fresh Crackers G. w. Don,
Cakes, Jumbles, G'ng'r Snaps) Alison & Co.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-01-07
HaWkeye Chances.

The latest are brain pads for weak
back brains.
1t don't take very fast horse to catch
the epizootic.- Lowell citizen.
Apple Jack. says the Nycum Adrer-
User, is first cousin to James James.
The Philadelphia Chronicle says that
many chins will now take long needed
rests.
Danbury street lamps resemble peo-
pie in love. in that they are out on
moonlight nights Danbury news.
The Philadelphia Bulletin says Bern
hardt will cause many hardt.tern
among foolish New York women.
give just got ont of a bad scrape,"
as the man said, as he came out of five
cent barber shop.--N. Y. Dispatch.
If man, says the New Orleans Plea
,yune, likes circus better than he likes
opera, it is because circus suits his style
Of mind.
The Cincinnati Saturday Matt meek
ly remarks: "When girl talks about
the two strings to her beau does she
mean his suspenders
The bones of tramp were discovered
in lot MP town, the other day. He
had thrown them there after he had
finished his "snack. y Agents Herald.
"I'm not very large man." said the
tailor, "but l measure good deal
round the waist" bringing the ends of
the tape together at the customers
median line.
at is always we'll to leave something
for those who come after as" as the
rowdy said the other night, when he
threw an empty barrel before an officer
who was in pursuit Of him. Yonkers
Gazette.
A. Philadelphia quack informs the
public that he is not at all exclusive.
IF patient wants it gentle and mild +,
I'm homeopath, and when anybedy
wants thunder and lightning, I'm an
allopath.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-01-07
Using the Wrong Word.

An elderly gentleman was stricken
uith paralysis which made him COM
nletely deaf, but did OF interfere with
b;s rovers Of motion or his vision. But
in sreaking he used wrong words, SO
az TO be unintelligible. He recognized
The doctor and was glad to see him, but
in irving to cali him by name spoke
only gibberish. He did not compre
bend writing. He looked at the SEN
teuce "Are you in pain 2" and exclaim.
ed: Good, good, God" He attempted
70 write letters; the address was written
two or three times at the head of the
sheet, but my dear sir" was written
correctly. The sheet was Tiled with
writing, but no word except wife was
Ineligible, the rest being utterly
meaningless. Some letters were cor.
rectly formed, but no words until the
end. where his name was signed with q
steady hand and in his usual manner.
In April u remittance being due him he
was greatly excited, vainly trying to
make himself understood. at length the
letter announcing the remittance was
shown him, and it pleased him, but he
was not quite satisfied until the money
was brought and counted before him.
In asking for bottle of liniment he
said: Bring the cord
In speaking of pills he had been tax
ing, he said he had been taking pota-
toes. There was often an association
between his ideas and the words, as
when he saw them moving his vest with
the watch in it, he said, take care Of
the break-fall." Another patient, an
old lady, spoke words very distinctly
and exactly, but the words either had
no application or were ludicrously in
appropriate. She would rise very po-
litely to receive visitor, and kindly
motioning to chair say: "You pig,
you animal, you nasty BEAST" meaning
by this that they were to take q seat ;
and was wholly unconscious of her in
sulting words.
In another instance man insisted Ill
calling his bed his garden, and not un-
til the words were written out could he
be made to understand his mistake.
Still another, after an attack of paralysis,
always transposed the letters of word,
as in calling the word flute tuhe, puc
for cup, gum for mug. A woman could
write London with her left hand l.,
but not "cat" or "dog" even after hear
ing them pronounced, though she could
spell them very we'll. In the case OF a gas
inspector after an acute attack, he
wholly lost the power OF writing and
reading gas-meter probably. If
any familiar object was shown him he
could net call it by name, though if it
occurred in conversation he pronounced
it without hesitation. Asked for the
color Of card he could not give it,
els it blue?" "No." "Green?' "No."
"Red?" "Well, that's more like it"
"Orange? Eyes, orange" A square
and circle were shown him, and he
could not name either; but when the
circle was called square, he said,
pointing to the square, No, but that
is "
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-01-07
Perhaps there we're not

Windermere. Perhaps there were not
fewer than fifty barges following in the
Professors radiant procession when it
paused at the point OF Storrs to admit
into the place of honor the vessel that
carried kind and happy Mr.. Bolton and
his guests. The three bards of the
Lakes led the cheers that hailed Scott
aud Canning; and music and sunshine,
flags, streamers, and gay dresses, the
merry hum of voices and the rapid
splashing of innumerable oars, made
up dazzling mixture of sensations as
the hotilla wound its way among the
richly foliaged islands, and along bays
aud promontories peopled with enthu-
siastic spectators. d. CONWAY, in
Ho,per's MAGAZINE.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-01-07
Spread OF Disease by Earthw0rms 5.

Recent researches by NJ. Pasteur ap-
pear to throw considerable light on the
origin of anthrax, or splenic fever, and
allied diseases, which attack cattle,
sheep, etc. Of animals, why also may
not man be seriously affected by the
same mode of spreading ether disease
germsD When an animal dies of an.
thrax it is not uncommonly buried on
the spot. The conditions of putrefac-
ton prove fatal to the small parasitic
organisms, or bacteridium, which is
abundant in the blood at death. The
gas given off causes it to break up into
dead and harmless granulation. But
before this can occur not little of the
blood and humors of the body have es-
capped into the ground about the car
cass, and here the parasite is in an
aerated medium favorable to the form
alton of germs. These corpuscular
germs NJ. Pasteur has found in the soil,
in state of latent life, months and
years after the carcass was buried, and
by incubation of guinea pigs with them
has produc ed anthrax and death. Now
it is specially notable that such germs
have been met with in the earth at the
surface above the place of burial, as
we'll as near the body.
The question arises: How came they
there? And it would appear that earth
worms are the agents of conveyance.
In the small earth cylinders, of fine
particles, which these creatures brin G
to the surface and deposit after the
dews Of morning or after rain, one
finds, besides a host of other germs,
the germs of anthrax. (The same pro-
cess was proved also by direct expert
ment; worms kept in ground with which
bactedrium spores had been mixed were
killed after few days, and many OF
the spores we're found in the earth cyl.
inders in their intestines.) The dust
of this earth. after the cylinders have
been disaggregated by rain, gets blown
about on the neighboring plants, and
the animals eating these thus receive
the germs into their system. It is sug.
gested that possibly other disease
germs, not less harmless to worms, but
ready to cause disease in the proper an.
imals, may be in like manner conveyed
to the surface in cemeteries. The
Scientific american suggests that this
should also furnish a fresh argument
for cremation. The practical inference
as to anthrax is, that animals which
have died of this should not be buried
in fields devoted to crops or pasturage,
but wherever POSSIBILITY in sandy, cal.
careous ground, poor and dry-un-
suitable, in word, for worms.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-01-07
DR., HllLER'S
OrthOpedic, Surgical and Medical
Institute,
No. ll2 MASON STREET, S. F..

HAVING HAD AN EXTENDED AND UCCESS.
III fl practice of more than thirty years IN all the
depariments of operative surgery and obstetrics,
have during my extended travels devoted tae pas.
class of diseases which is Increasing yearly TO an
alarming extent For this purpose nave visiteo Ine
Vienna and other centres OF learning, where be-
came acquainted with the masters OF the proissson
modern treatment and appliances for these terms rms
Term of practice and thorough knowledge OF modern
medicine and surgery feel usaed TO 0sr sapss Ia
def1rmities. especially from Ricketts,. Curva.
tire or The spine; az s,s OF IN" os
women reOulring surgical assistance. Patients from
the Intry su pp!Ied With suitable accommodations.
'A r. HILLkR, Sr,. M ID.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-01-07

SloSs OF TIE Times No." said the
vagrant with sigh, "times are getting
better, they're not what they used to be.
A mans offered more work than wit
tails"
Haven't you signs amongst you so
that you know where to go, and how
you will be treated and all that sort of
thing"
Well, We each have signs of our
own, If l see big, powerful bulldog
hanging around the front door, l take
that as sign meaning move on If
there are few stout men in the next
field to the house, that means too much
gristle and too little meat If large
pile Of cordwood stands by a house
with bucksaw reclining against it,
that's sign for saws-edge." Oh, yes,
We have lots Of signs-good reliable
signs, too
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-01-07
A Nebraska Sketch.

When the last batch OF dog-days had
nearly passed, Fletcher Mitchell, a
farmer, stepped into saloon in Millard,
Nebraska Gas he expressed it to the
coroner's jury)," to wet his whistle"
As he entered the door some one
shouted: "Look out! he'll kill you"
Mitchell ierked his revolver from his
pocket and as quick as thought fred at
at man in whose hand cleaned q
wicked-looking knife. The ball from
Mitchell's revolver entered the mans
forehead and killed him instantly. The
dead man proved to be James Lyons.
Examination of his body showed that
Lyons was clothed in q complete suit
of armor, worn under his clothing.
The shield consisted of two pieces of
heavy leather, padded with an inch of
cotton batting and quilted to form an
invulnerable protection to the vital
parts. It extended from his neck to his
thighs, and entirely covered the front
part of his body. being suspended
from his neck by straps. The other
parts of his body were protected by
similar material. Lyons was not known
in Willard as a desperate, but it is
likely that Mitchell, who is now on trial
for murder, will be acquitted, because
the murdered mans odd undershirt
showed that he expected to take part in
desperate trays.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-01-07

The girls have new scheme of flirt-
ing with their parasols. The boys re-
turn with their canes. Sometimes the
old gentleman takes a hand in the
game; he fiirts with his boots.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-01-07
4 Brave Girl.

A poor servant girl of Noyon, in
France, once proved herself real hero
inc. A common sewer OF great depth
had been opened for repairs, the open.
ing being covered at night with some
planking; but those in charge of the
operations neglected to place any lights
near, to warn wayfarers Of the danger
in their path. Four men returning
home from work stepped on the plauks,
which being frail and rotten, gave way
under their weight, and precipitated
them to the bottom. 1t was some time
before any one became aware OF what
had happened; and when the people
gathered round, 10 man among the
crowd was daring enough to respond to
the frantic entreaties of the wives of the
entombed men by descending that foul
and loathsome depth. Presently, a
fragile-looking girl of seventeen, step
ping to the front, said quietly: "Ill
60 down and try to save the poor fol
lows" and creatures calling themselves
men were not ashamed to stand by and
see Catherine Vasseur let down on her
valiant but fearful mission. Then en-.
sued few long minutes of anxious
ountSAcC 'SiolC INC ciBuui w ltul w
was felt, and two still breathing, but
unconscious men, were, with the gal.
liant girl, brought to the surface. Nigh
exhausted as the effort had left her, the
heroic maiden only stayed to gain
breath before she descended again, re-
CARELESS of the risk she ran.
This second venture nearly proved
fatal. Upon reaching the bottom
OF the sewer, and fastening a
rope around one PROSTATE form, Cathe-
rine felt as though she were being
strangl led by an invisible hand. Unfor-
tunately, the rope around her own waist
had become unfastened; and when,
after cropping along the dripping. clam
my wall. her hand touched it, she had
not strength sufficient to pull it down.
Dazed us she was, she still had her wits
about her, and loosing her long hair,
twisted the luxuriant tresses with the
rope. The rope was hauled up; and
the Mortified crowd beheld the inani-
mate form of the brave young girl
swinging by her hair, and to all appear
ance dead. Fresh air and prompt
administration of stimulants brought
her to consciousness, and the happiness
Of knowing that, if she had failed in
saving all her brave endeavors had
restored three of the bread winners to
their families. -ChamberS' Journal,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-01-07

The youth who thinks the world his
oyster, and opens it forthwith, finds no
pearls therein. MACD0NALD.