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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-11-09
Uncle Billy Pitts Abroad.

For about two months rast, Uncle Biill
Pitts HIS been rusticating in his ''old stamp
ing ground" in Alabama. The Unior
Springs Journal OF that State notices him II
the following handsome style;
He was an old man. The frosts Of more
than three score and ten winters had fallen
upon his head. And yet his eye was not
dimmed nor his physical Nigor much a6ated.
He walked with a cane that had evidently
seen much service, but apparently more
from habit than necessity. For his step
was brisk and firm and his carriage steady
and erect He walked about town as one
who looked for objects familiar TO his sight
in the long ago, and surprised ut their alb
sence, and the wonderful change time had
made in the cross road settlement OF more
than generation ago. 1t was the sabbath
day. A half dozen church bells, from rs
many heaven pointed steeples. had pealed
forth their merry chimes, calling the chill
dren TO Sunday school and the people to
the solemn worship of the sanctuary, and
the old man peered anxiously into many
face. looking in vain for countenances inef-
faceably stamped upon his memory by the
familiar intercourse of more than 10 years
ago. With anxious heart he enquired OF
the passing stranger of his friends of the
long ago. and the tear-drop moistened his
bright. black eye as the answer informed
him they had. one by one. gone down into
the unbroken silence of the tomb. With
strange and Undesirable emotions he stood
upon the spot where he had passed the busy
hours of several years of his active. useful
life. following diligently his laudnble avo-
cation. and looked around for something to |
remind hin of the place where be had lived
and labored. All was changed. and nothing
but one grand old forest oak on Hasky's
corner. of all the once familiar objects there
abouts remained as memento of the dis
tant past. He was skilful worker in wood
and iron. but of all the results of his excel
lency in these none remain TO tell the strang-
err of to-day of the William C. Pitts of for
ty years ago, save two pillars, mystic SYM
bols of Masonry, which guard the inner
door of the lodge room. which were made
md adorned by his skillful hands. Yet the
of his great moral worth lives green
IN the hearts of here and there one and an
,ther of his friends of days lang syne. who
IT'LL linger amid the scenes of other days.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-11-09

IT is melancholy to note the demorahz-
ing effects of political partizanship, even
although it may be labeled Independent. )"
The Houston Post is a frightful example.
Il used to be respectable sheet. but since
it enlisted in the partisan field. it seems to
have become totally INSCRIPTIONS. We will
give single instance out of many similar.
Referring to the alleged inconsistency of
the Victoria Advocate in formerly opposing
Ireland and now supporting him, the Post
adds
The editor is evidently related to Julian,
of the San Marcos FREE Press, who de-
clares that he would support anybody just SO
long as that somebody was nominated by
his party.
Now we need scarcely say to any reader
of our paper, or to any ono who knows us
personally, that We never said what is al.
legged above, nor anything like it. We
challenge the Post to produce the proof, OF
bear the brand of wilful falsifier. We
support party men aud measures when in
our Judgment the best interest of the coun-
try so requires: but we wear no party co..
lar, never did aud never expect to.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-11-09

The Fall number of Ehrich's Fashion
Quarterly will be found particularly useful
to all ladies who contemplate that most de.
lightful of feminine occupations-shopping
Whether she make her purchases by mail OF
from storekeepers nearer home, the Fashion
Quarterly is equally useful. In either case
it shows her just what styles are fashiona.
bic. as we'll as which are most economical
The Fashion Quarterly is published by
Enrich Bros, Eighth Avenue, New York, al
90 cents year. or 10 cents a copy. 1t ID
amply worth its price.
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Minutes

Of the Union Sabbath School Convention
which was held at Science Hall, Hays coun-
ty, Texas, Oct. 2Sth and Doth. 1882.
The Convention was called to order by
the President, Judge Kone, and prayer Of
fered by Bro. J. J. A. Roach.
The Secretary being absent, j. L. An
drews was elected temporary secretary.
In consequence of partial failure in
some previous meetings of this Convention.
the programme for the present meeting was
absent, and the Convention selected the fol-
lowing subjects an discussed them at some
length:
Shall we perpetuate this S. S. Convention,
and how shall it be done
The model Sunday School.
The best method of securing attendance
at Sabbath School.
The value of lesson helps.
We had most excellent sermon at IL
o'clock by Rev E. NJ. Roach, from 1st limo
thy, LIST chap and 18th ".
The committee on nom nations submitted
the following programme for the next meet
ing:
Place for holding the next session, Kyle.
Time Saturday before the 4th Sunday in
February. Rev. j. J. A. Roach, Pres. D.
A. Young and Robert Malone, Vice Pres; j.
L. Andrews, Secretary H. E. Barber,
Treasurer; DR.. j. H. Combs, Corresponding
Secretary Rev. D. A. Porter, w. W. An
drews and Jno. Y. Stephenson, EY. Com.
Questions for the next Convention:
l. What obligation are adult church
members under to attend Sunday School !?
Leader, J. Y. Stephenson.
3 What are the best means to secure
regular attendance of teachers and scholars?
Leader, D. A. Porter.
g. What is the object of all Sunday
School institutions? Leader, j. j. A.
Roach.
On motion, the Corresponding Secretary
was instructed to secure printed forms and
send to each Sabbath School, at least two
weeks before the sitting of each Conven-
ton, on which each Sunday School should
make its report to this Convention.
On motion, the Ex-Committee shall re-
quest each Sunday School to set apart the
second Sabbath of December to raise mon
ey for the support of a missionary to can
vass Hays county, and send the money to
the Treasurer.
On motion. a vote of thanks was tender
ed the editors of the San Marcos FREE PRESS
and Kyle Nutshell for publishing the reports
and notices of this Convention.
j. L. ANDREWS, Sec. Pro tenn.
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Fine Steel Engravings.

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PRICES
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Catalogues sent 10 any address. Send postage
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E. r. PELTON, Publisher,
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HAYS County Electi0 n.

Below we give such returns as we have
been able to gather up to the time of our
going to press. They are not complete, but
are mainly correct Hereafter we will give
the full official vote by precincts. We there
fore now omit all the State ticket except
for Governor and also county candidates
who had no opposition
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DAnI papers-New York, 81 Louis. Gin
cinnah, &c. for sale at the FKEE PEBss
ufhce. Also some choice veekfes. maya
Zines, and yalasble books. Cal and see
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PRINTING OUTFIT FOR SALE
" Tho Chaapest YetlO

PRINTING OUTFIT FOR SALE |!
O. The Cheapest Yet!@
The subscriber has for sale the greater
portion of NEWSPAPER AND JOB
PRINTING OUTFIT Except Newspaper
Press. 1t consists of 80 to POO lbs of Bour-
geois about 100 lbs of Nonpareil. (both sec
ond hand. but good, and very complete and
well sorted j some FIFTY FONTS-more
or less as may be wanted-of GOOD
HANDSOME DISPLAY AND JOB TYPE,
''of all sorts and sizes y pair of chases for
a six, seven or eight column paper, with
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of Leads and Dashes all complete and good:
Brass Galleys; Cases; Job Chases Com
posing Sticks, &C., &c. Also good
NOVELTY Job Err!
1Ox14 inches inside of chase. All of which
will be sold AT A BARGAIN FOR CASH.
being entirely surplus to my Office. impress
sions of type and other particulars will be
sent on application. Don't fail to write me,
for am prepared to offer the greatest bar
gain in Printing Material TO be found in
the State or else,ohere
Address I. H. JULIAN,
Proprietor FREE PRESS
San Marcos, Texas.
P S.-A gond second hand Press for ne wspaper
can nearly always be bought at not much over one
half the cost Of new one, at any Of the principal
Type Foundries Of 1t. Louis. Cincinnati, Chicago,
DC. which would complete the outfit
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07
The Wool Grower 8 Convention.

The state wool growers association met in
convention this morning at the merchants ex-
chance, but as that place was not large enough
to accommodate the assembly, the meeting ad-
iourned to meet in Turner Hall at 1890 a. m.
Mr.. o. S. Newall, first vice-president pre-
sided, and the following delegates were pres
emit A. G.. Mason, Concho Co.. J. l.. Wood
hull, Kinney CO.; D. M. Clarkson, Kinney CO.,;
D. D. Paten, Shackelford; H. Bundy, Camp
belltown; w. H. Melvin, Concho CO.: A.
Symes, Williamson Co.; E. A. White, Kinney
CO.; Ad. Real, Bexar Co.; Caspar Real, Kerr
CO.; w. Scott, Kerr co. There were also
present: X. Jordan, La Sale CO.; N. G. Col
Inns, Duvel CO.; M. Campbell, McMullen
CO F. w. Schaefer, Nueces CO.; J. M. Lup-
ton, Tom. Green CO.; A. M. McGregor, Con-
cho CO.; C. C. French, Menard, CO.: w. r..
Smith, Gillespie CO.; ?. Norton, Travis CO..;
H. Fink, Kinney, CO.; F. w. Richard, Bande-
ra CO., J. HUMPHREYS, Maverick CO.; J P. De-
vine, Bexar CO.; Jas. Dreher, Bexar co.; H..
l. Bentley, Tom G :een Ca: ohm w ckland :,
treasurer; w. Scott. secretary; II. Ryder
Taylor, official reporter, ETC., etc.
The president said, | regret that our presi-
dent, Mr.. Chamberlain, is sick and unable to be
present | regret this on my own account,
because being first vice president it is my duty
pICSiuC, duu lCCl lldl 81 young d VICE
president in an association like this is out OF
place. trust you will lend me a helping
hand by making your remarks brief and to the
point, making business 60 as fast as possible.
In future at these meetings there will be care
fully prepared essays, and l shall call upon
your secretary, Mr.. Scott to read an essay to,
day.
Mr.. w. Scott then read an able an interest.
ing essay, which time will not allow us tc
produce to-day. We hope, however, to pub.
lish it tomorrow, and more extended &C
count of the proceedings.
The president then called for delegates and
their credentials, and for the names of those
who were representing counties.
On motion, Professor Detmers and w. G.
Crossons were elected honorary members.
Mr.. H. c. Griner moved that the Hon. III
L. Benker deliver an address after dinner
which was agreed to.
The minutes of the last meeting were reac
and adopted.
The president read letter from the lat,
secretary, Mr.. P. J. Moss, regretting his in
ability to attend, being confined to bed b,
sickness, adding, "My heart and best wishes
however, are with you, though absent in per
son."
The treasurer's report showed that S3S2.4
had been received, $3.50 80 expended, Leaving
a b,lance of S3oI5 and it was adopted.
The meeting then adjourned until Up. m.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07
Notice To Bridge Builders.

TIE undersigned hereby invites proposals to
furnish complete, in place of abutments, an
lion BRIDGE ACROSS THE SAN ANTONIO
RIVER, AT HoUSTON STREET.
The distance between the faces of abutments
is Io4 feet. The width of abutments, on top,
feet I Il inches. Width of bridge roadway,
90 feet, and sidewalks of the nee ssary width
to make the total width 50 feet.
The bridge must carry, with factor OF
safety of five 50 100 pounds per square foot Of
floor surface, including sidewalks in addition
to lightweight of structure.
Bidders will furnish their own designs.
Bids will be received until IL O'Clock, m,
July I, and will be opened on that date. The
right to reject any or all bids is hereby re-
served.
Bids will also be received at the same time
for the masonry, for extending the abutments
and wing walls, in accordance with the speci-
fications of the City Engineer, on file in this
office. J. H. FRENCH, Mayor.
San Antonio, May IS, 1882.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07
Description of American House Property

Description of American House Property
The American House, owned by Mrs. f..
Barr, is situated in the town of Boerne, Texas,
famous as health resort. The hotel is built
on two lots fronting on the public square, with
the Cibolo river on one side, being about three
acr es of land. The hotel is new frame two
stories, twenty rooms. galleries all aronnd, up
and down stairs-over GOO feet of promenade.
Two wells of permanent water, one cistern,
splendid garden. fine peach orchard, pear and
ounce trees, fine grape arbors, all in full
bearing. A good rock stable. The house IS
well furnished with new furniture. This valu-
able property is for sale. Address ED. LIGHT
San Antonio, Texas, or A. w. Barr, BORNE,
Texas.
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Auction Sale.

Some nice furniture and household effects
will be sold at COZ Acequia street next Satur-
day. Bed room sett, wardrobe, rocking chair,
lounge, carpet, mating, washstand, cook
stove and table ware. These effects are nice
and in good order, and can be had at private
sale prior to Saturday. Sale without limit and
reserve till 10 o'clock a. m.
IA. H. HosACK, Auetoneer,
Ct Cor. Houston and Soledad streets.
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The Public should Know 1t.

C. A. Magerstadt, the cheap and popular
halter, has removed from No. 233 to No. 3
Commerce street, Shoemaker Lopez's old
stand where he will be glad to sell new hats
and repair old ones. In future he will also
dye, clean and repair gentlemen's clothes, in
good style and at low prices.
gnHe is now selling off his stock of hats
at cost price. Give him call. S23-Im
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07

MoNToPToLAs FORD, TEX, April I6, 1877.
This is to state that l have used your "Won-
derful Eight" for pains, sickness of the stom-
ach, cramping of the bowels and headache,
and can truthfully says that it complies with
its recommendations. F. S. MAYFIRLD.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07

There is no use in drugging yourself to death,
and buying all the vile medicines for internal use
when you can be cured of fever aud ague. dumb
ague bilious dis" rder aundice dyspepsia, as well
as ali disorders and ailments of the liver blood and
Liver Pads which is a sure every time. Iiyour
druggist does not keep the pad send S.. in letter
French Pad Co., Toledo, O., and it will be sent
you by mail 1t is the only pad that is guar
anteed to cure. Beware of cuont erfeits.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07
Notice..

All persons holding accounts against the
Volksfest associatian are requested to have
same approved by the respective committees,
and present same to treasurer, before WedneS-
day night, June 9TH, when the Central COM
mittee will meet and adjust the same.
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AUSTIN, TEXAS, April II, 1877

AUSTIN, TEXAS, April II, Io77.
have used the "Wonderful Eight" in a
case of chronic diarrhna of nine months
standing, and found it to effect a permanent
cure. | have also known it used successfully
in a case of rheumatism. VIM. KIRBY.
For sale by F. Kalteyer & Son. 2-2I-tf
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07
Removal,

The office of the famous Larissa Nurseries
has been recently removed to Palestine, Texas,
where all parties desiring fruits, flowers, ever
greens, etc., should address us at that point
7-Id-tf YOAKUM & Co.. Palestine. Tex.
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AUSTIN, TEXAS, September 2,

AUSTIN. TEXAS, September II, 1876
DR.. J. S. Methodist am afflicted with
"weed" in my breast, and by the application
of your "Wonderful Eight was entirely re-
ieved in a short time.
MRS. M. E. TRIGG.
For sale by F. KalteYer & Son.
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Married.

At St. Mary's church last night at O'Clock,
Mr.. Geo. Munster, of this city, to Miss
Cecilia McDevitt, of Galveston. The newly
married couple will leave by this morning
train for Galveston, where they will reside in
future.
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CITY, June 3, 1882.
Editor EVENING LIGHT:

Editor EVENING LIGHT:
On last Sunday, May 18th, gentleman in
this city, as an experiment, mailed to one Of
his friends an envelope, sealed, and containing
a silver quarter of dollar. The letter has
not yet reached the party to whom it was ad,
dressed.
1t is little strange that this particular letter
has beed delayed SO long. Can our postmas-
ter explain? Yours, truly,
"CURIoSITY."
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A Nurse Wanted.

Wanted, a competent and experienced
woman to nurse child, one Of middle ag'
and fond of children. Inquire at Col. H. B
Andrews residence. 6-7-3St
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07

-Derangement of the liver, with constipa-
ton, injure the complexion, induce pimples,
sallow skin, etc. Remove the cause by using
Carters Little Liver Pills. One a dose.
Wholesale by A. Dreiss.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07
f. j. Bowsky, IL SOledad Street,

One door north of Main plaza, has just COM
pleted and fitted up new first class hot and
cold shower baths. Has also floating river
baths Has three first-class BARRIERS constantly
in attendance. Polite attention and superior
workmanship guaranteed. Give him trial.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07
Sunday School Picnic.

The regular annual picnic of the Soledad
street Methodist Sunday School will be held
on Saturday, weather permitting, in grove,
rear first mission. Buses will leave church
at 8: 20 O clock. All are invited.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07
City Refunding Bonds for Sale.
MAYORS OFFICE,
City of San Antonio, May 20, 1882.

City of San Antonio, May 20, 1882.
Sealed proposals will be received by the
undersigned until Monday, June 10, IL O'Clock
NJ, for the sale of Refunding Bonds, running
twenty years-payable after ten years, at the
option of the city-in the sum of Fifty-6ve
Thousand ($s5, ooo) Dollars, and bearing in
terest at the rate of per cent. per annum,
payable semi annually, on the first days OF
May and November, at the Agency of the
City, in the City of New York, or by the City
Treasurer, at the option of the holder. Said
bonds are issued to pay judgments against the
City, obtained by the holders of bonds issued
to the San Antonio and Mexican Gulf Rail
road Company
These bonds are in the denomination of
$500 each.
Bids will be received for all or any portion
of the Bonds, the City reserving the right to
accent such as it may deem necessary, or re-
ject them all.
A certified check for per cent. of the
amount embraced in said bid, as security for
the faithful compliance with such proposal to
purchase.
Bonds bear date May I, 1882, and bids, if
not otherwise stated, will be considered as be-
ing without the accrued interest, to date OF de-
livery, which must be by July I, 1882.
]. II. FRENCH, Mayor.
Approved:
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07

There are many forms of nervous debility
in men, that yield to the use of Carter's Iron
Pills. Those who are troubled with nervous
weakness, night sweats, &C., should try them.
Wholesale by A. Dress.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07

There will be grand fair and festival
this evening for the benefit of the Mount
Zion Baptist church. providing the weather
permits If it rains it will be postponed I'M
til tomorrow evening. 1t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07

The yellowest case of jaundice can be
cured by Carter's Liver Bitters. They exert a
peculiar influence on the liver and bile, and
remove that unhealthy sallow look from the
skin. Wholesale by A. Dreiss.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07
For Rent,

House with four rooms and kitchen on
South Flores street, opposite the arsenal. APP
ply at Grenet's, Alamo store to
If los. E. DIVER, Executor.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07

Prof. Guilmette, the inventor of the French Kid
ney Pad bearing his name, was one ofthe most noted
medical men of his day in ance Its cures Of
kidney diseases are most marvellous, and are said to
be permanent,
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07

Genuine Pongee silk and seersucker coat:
and vests at PancoaSt & Son. tt
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07

"A cook wanted-for small family. Appl,
to room 10, Devine building. 3
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07

"A small store for rent. Inquire of Mr.
Gresser, corner Nueva street. 6-S-4t
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c. F. FRoMMER.

Visitors needing visiting cards can b
supplied at the Light Office.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07

One of the largest stocks of hats to sele;
from at A. PancoaSt & Son. 4-I9
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07

Something choice and new in Straw Hats,
Just received by A. Pancoast & Son.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07

Prof. Guilm2tte'S French Liver Pad.
Ague Cake, Bilious Fever Jaundice, Dyspepsia,
and all diseases OF the LIVER Stomach and Blood
Price 81 50 by mail Send for Prof Guilmette's
Treatise on the Kidneys and Liver, free bv mail.
Address FRENCH PAD co,
Toledo, Ohio.
uFor sale by W. R. CLAyIN, 67y
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07

approved:
L. S. BERG,
J. F. MINTER,
JOSEPH f. DIVER,
GEORGE w. CALDWELL,
HANS l.. DEGENER,
Finance Committee.