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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

Ia IT not most astounding. now that the
river has obviously resumed its full flow, 80
far as the new dam could affect IL. that there
should be any TO argue to the contrary
The additional rise of few feet never af-
fected the spring itself IL has continued
to boil up, as before, sufficiently strong to
cast aside boats attempting to cross 1t, ike
10 many straws. Not only so, but Mr..
Ezell SAYS that he has seen tho water back
cd over the spring in consequence of
freshet, full fifteen feet higher than at pres
cnt. yet the main spring continued to boil
up, its waters showing clear and strong az
ever amid the muddy tide. What nonsense,
then, to talk of a dam some nix feet high
causing this mighty Reservoir to turn back
over its source For our own part we do
not doubt TINT IL it were possible to contine
II closely by dam as high rs the hills from
whose base it flows, it would eventually find
It's why even over such barrier as that.
All the armies of Alexander, Cesar, Napo-
leon, or those of Grant and Lee combined,
assisted by all the engineering talent OF an-
cient and modern times would, in our opin-
ion be inadeqate to the task OF turning 1t
back over its source" in the mountains
many hundreds of miles distant, and many
thousands of feet above its present outlet
God Almighty designed 1t to refresh and
fertlize the thirsty lower lands of Western
Texas, and all the power of puny mortals
could not avail to thwart his grandly bene-
fcent plan.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

AND still there are mourners for the SUP
pose loss of the San Marcos river in con-
sequence of its having been backed over
its fountain head" by the new dam. A
Martindale correspondent of the Seguin
Times mourneth and will not be comforted.
Even the Lockhnrt Register chimes in i'll
apparent recognition of the mares nest, and
says;
There Is not more than half as much wa
ter in the river as before the dam was built,
it being several feet higher than the bed and
diverting the water to great extent IN con-
sequence to some unknown outlet.
We are surprised that an editor of neigh
boring newspaper, who surely ought to
know better, should join in writing himself
down ID Dogberry: But the Register af-
fords some comfort. 1t says:
Parties from San Marcos River say that n
large spring has broke out below Hankin's
mill; about one half as large as the one at
the head of the river.
Hankin's mill we learn is near Prairie Lea.
Wonder if the spring is one of the new out
lets of the San Marcos, of which we
have heard SO much? Rather singular
backing over its fountain head, we
should say. But we don't see that the
people down there have any right to COM
plain--;t will be Fourqurean & Codes
turn next to call an indignation meeting,
and threaten legal proceedings
Bro. Register, do you swallow both the
above stories If so, how do you reconcile
them
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

A TERRIBLE earthquake occurred in Italy
at half past nine on Saturday night the zo'h
ult. The town Of Casamiociola was almost
entirely destroyed and two neighooiine
towns greatly damaged. The number OF
the dead is reported at not less than a'ooo
while the destruction to property is incalcu-
liable. The hospitals of Naples are crowded
with the wounded. 1t is the most terrible
disaster which has occurred for years.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

The drift Of public sentiment, as reflect
ed in the newspapers, shows that the vote
in favor of the proposed constitutional
amendments viii be in a great majority.
The amendments provide that the public
schools shall be supported for a period of
not less than six months in year, and the
school tex on property shall no exceed 20
cents on the 800 worth of property. This
section Of the amendment passed both
houses II the State Legislature with great
unan.Tiity. aud represents the combined Ia
bo- OF senators aui representatives. Ind II
carried viii make tlie school laws Of the
SAFE uuca more elective AID satisfactory
On this subject tie Bre1ha-n Banner truly
saws. The Democ-ary Of Texas N con-
-sat;cu asssInb,ei plelceli.self - give The
S;a.e IN e.scicnt system % free schools the
p.r1hl:caus want Al csSrient syst n ;
there i no politics IN the school Question f;
. 81 sand 81 crm-C- CrC---1- al S1o---1 vote
1 sr- H. a-ne-iulr-ts.- IS. 4. Lfgst.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

TIE location of the new Baptist high
school, which has been sought after by Kyle
and Lockhart, was given to the former place
by the committee on Thursday last, she hav.
ing voted her present school property and
8, Goa additional being the best bid offer
ed. Prof. Jordan of Dripping Springs was
rendered the presidency of the new school,
with Mrs. Andrews of Science Fall as assist
ant. We have not as yet learned of their
acceptance. If they accept, it will be bad
FIR Dripping Springs and Science Hall
Academies
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09
AND now comes philosopher Vogelsang,

AND now comes philosopher Vogelsang,
in communication in another column, and
adds the weight of his authority to the theo-
ries of Messrs. Geo. T. McGehee, 1. B..
Standifer and others as to the ticklish po-
siton of the San Marcos Spring. He I'M
proves on their system, however, and car
ries it to its Legitimate conclusions. If the
weight of the additional superintendent
water ct.used by the new dam, is sufficient
to repress the activity of the spring, so as
to greatly reduce the volume of the river,
as our down-the-river friends contend, the
Philosopher justly argues that by removing
the pressure altogether, and turning the San
Marcos into the Blanco, its volume would OF
course be greatly increased. How would
our friends down below like this as COM
promise? 1t seems to us it ought to suit
them. But then we fear some other parties
might he found so unreasonable rs to object.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

Considerable excitement has been rife in
this city over the reported embezzlement of
funds by B. b. Hastings, late head book
keeper in Martin Hinzie's establishment.
The Advocate reporter interviewed Captain
Hinzie. who stated that business prevented
him at present from giving detailed state
ment. but pronounces Hastings guilty of alb
s.rscting several thousand dollars, and base
" betraying his confidence. Last week Mr.
Hastings assigned over his house and lot,
household goods. notes, etc, TO Hinzie, val
ued ut near $4,000. No further action has
been taken by Capt. Hinzie. 1t is said Has
tings is now in Denison, Texas.--[ Palestine
.IdoOcdt6.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

Montgomery Blair was the contemporary
you may say of the founders of the Ameri-
can republic. BMnGo STAR
You may say so if you do not regard the
truth of history. Mr.. Blair's father, F. p.
Blair, SEN, was only the contemporary of
Con jackson. Montgomery was only about
the age of Mr.. rilden, who is still talked of
for President and both came long way af-
tor 'the founders of tho American repub-
licn
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

Texas rises like an inclined plane from
the gulf to a heiEa; Of several thousand
feet towards her western and northwestern
frontier. Still further oct the country as
ccuds into the rarg5s Of the Rocky Noun
tl;us The reasonable superstition is that
tse rourse Of the san Marcos river Is In said
mountains. or certainly far out in that d.
ton. and many Thousands Of feet above
T., level Of it, spring at this Place. Ne;
thr:- are people wlso ;Link 4 dam Of a feS
f-c; here suiscieIi to back ]; over its foGn-
tain hc.i- a.i t-Ta !; IA somc other direc.
Jnl'
iii ever bSiy.e zea o. oTl.-aTy SOC,
-7n4e r-rch 50 sublime 4 eliI=aI Ct s.rTzc
F.-s.s fgI,-9
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09
A ENCOURAGEMENT.

NV Stock of Spring and Summer Goods is arriving
and am pleased inform my friends and customers that
have purchased larger and better assorted stock of goods than
brought here before.
carry full line of Bryan Brown handmade Shoes Morris
Fine Hats Glen Falls Shirts, Fine Cuomlnade Clothing etc, and
of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods Notions aces
Nv Groceries, Hardware Crockery and Woodenware, De-
parten complete and large purchases enable me to sell
low the lowest
1 am Headquarters for Agricultural Implements and Farm
Machinery and parties wishing to purchase Gin or Mill Outfits
etc. will it their interest to before purchasing
Moline and Jackson Wagons always in stock, as also
Barb Wire
Thanking my Friends and Customers for the
very liberal patronage bestowed upon last assure
them that will be my only aim try to please them in
gard prices and quality Of goods and liberal and polite ae
ton. ours Truly
VIM. GIESEN.
PS. CASH PAID COUNTRY PRoDUoE. mch9
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

GOVERNOR THRooKMoRToN expresses him
self in favor of all the proposed constitu-
tional amendments, and says the possibility
of levying onerous taxes on the people, if
the amendments are adopted, will be less
thnn finder the constitution as it is. He
gives strong reasons for the adoption of each
amendment,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09
Bills! Bills Z!

We again send out bills this week. Each
subscriber who owes will find one inclosed
in his paper. Prompt responses arc solicit
od-we need what is due. Our terms arc
in advance, so rs soon as one years sub
scription has expired another becomes due.
Many, however, arc behind some consider
able time
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

TIE Supreme Court of Indiana has decid
CT, in reviewing the proceedings in MUIR
der case, that the mere fact of a man having
read newspaper accounts of q crime, and
having formed an opinion therefrom, but
one which could be removed by the evidence,
does not necessarily FENDER him incompe-
tent to serve on iuries.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

The Governor has removed DR.. Btrt and
two other members of the Board OF Super
visors of the Lunatic Asylum because Of ir-
roconcilnble differences with the Superin-
tendent DR.. Denton. The removed are out
in statement rejecting severely both upon
the Superintendent and the Governor.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09
VIM. D. CLIVRLhDD.

Solicits open orders for all
kinds Of Groceries, including To-
bacco, Cigars md Liquors, and
wiN fill them With that careful 81
lecti0n and moderation IN prices
that such orders should allCayS
command.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

He desires also to be remembered
By erery Cotton Shipper in the
State When the ne1C crop is ready
for market. No one in or Out Of
the State, can Gire better results
than he can.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

SurR!rF BARBER of this county and his
aids had to come TO the rescue of Austin In
The arrest Of tho youthful hiGhwayman,
which was effected in the upper part of this
county last week His name is G. ]. Max
iwson, ard he has relatives in tine Sabinal
country lie is only Is years of age. He
was recognized at Austin as the right per-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

THERE is quite muss in the Baptist
church ut San Antonio. Rev. Dodson was
invited to 60 by portion of his congrega-
ton, but the majority voted to retain him.
A permanent division of the church is threat
eDeJ.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

THE San Antonio Light has beeh enlarged
TO seven colemns to the page aud otherwise
improved. 1t has q new Campbell press
and gas engine, and is beautifully printed:
1t Is one of our best exchanges and we are
pleased to note these signs of prospe fifty.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09
s'iseting Outfit
FOR SALE
O. The Cheapest Yet!@

The sab C .i5c hPs for sale the greater
portion oe q -rEU !PAPER AND JOB
PRINTING OUTFIT Except Newspaper
Press l. ccrs SIS OF $50 to 200 lbs of Bouf-
geois about zoo lbs OF Nonpareil, doth sec,
ond hand. but good, e'ld very collpiete a-u
well sorted y some FIFTY FONlSc nCt0
or less as may be ''f l''d-ot . GuTD
HANDSOME DISPLAY no JOB NE,
'of all sorts end sizes :" . nj" of chaseS iTl
six, sewn or eight coll III pape"' wiz, VIII
Column and Held Ru 'es ard e. a0nnca1G9
of Leads ?u6 Dashes a ! complete and G.
Brass Galleys; Cases; Job Chases; 0om-
posing Sticks, &c, &c. Also a good
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

The reunion of confederate soldiers met
Mt Mckinney on the 9TH. Gov. Ireland de-
lvered an address.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

The Pavilion at Galveston was destroyed
by fire last week, 1t stood on the beach,
and was favorite resort in summer.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

CAREY, tho Irish inforiner, was shot and
killed on the voyage to Cape Town, by
O'Donnell, another Irishman.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

Buying Goods at HOUSTON,
and shipping Cotton to HOUS-
TON is 40 longer an experiment.
1t is a saring, and a success.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

THE public debt during July was decreas
oi$7,9OO, $50.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

1000 yards of Calico. from ~ to 20 yards
to the dollar at A. B. CHENowETH Il Sons,
AIartindale Texas.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09
NOVELTY JoBSE r!

1Ox1+ inches inside of chase. Al OF *h llEI
will be sold AT 4 BARGAIN FOR CAoh'
being entirely surplus 10 my Office. InlIlyLs =.
sions o. type and other particulars WI -
sent on application. Don't fail to writ VIII, ~ ~
for J an prepared to offer the gTtatt'. - :.
gain 81 Printing Material to Be J'-''" ~
the Staje or eisc65zrs.
Address I. II. JULIAN.
Proprietor FRrE Press.
San Marcos. Te1as.
P.s.-A good second hind Press for ne -, e
can rssrly slys.g. lie rot cbt NJ not rueh ~
half the cost % new one, a. any g " Ss-,--,.
TYNE Foundr.es Of 81 Lou;s. Cire nnsu'
&c. which wo-ld complete the ouisi-
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p 6 CAsu Pan FOR CorNTny PRoDUcE mch
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SCHOOL BOARD.

ABBEv1LLE. April 81, 1883.
Tho School Board met this day in
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on the Bond of the Treasurer elect Mr..
N. C. Young, with the following men,
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President, and Messrs. John Nugier, j.
H. Putnam and ]. n Williams. Absent:
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The aforesaid Bond having been Ok
ahmed, the same was rejected, by rea.
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IA conformity to law.
On motion the Board adjourned to
meet on Saturday May 5th 1888.
W. w. EDWARDS, President.
J. N. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
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