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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
The New Short Route to Kansas and the
West.

Attention is called to tho new Kansas City
railroad line now completed and in operation
between Memphis Tenn, and Kansas City,
Mo. By the new route the south and west
are brought into close relation. Saving sew
eral hundred miles and many hours travel
between the two sections 1t is in fact now
the only practical route from the south to
all points in Kansas, Missouri, Colorado and
all western states. A through train with
Pullman Palace Sleeping car and elegant day
coaches leaves Memphis daily, running
through to Kansas City without change Of
cars, where it arrives in time to make con-
nection in the Grand Uniou Depot with all
trains leaving Kansas City. For emigrants
to the Pacific coast and the Northwest, or
for home seekers in Kansas and Missouri,
time and money is saved by this short route
as against the circuitous routes via. St. Lou
is, heretofore the only outlet. Special low
rates are made for this class of business and
all are carried through to Kansas City in
frst-class cars on frst-class trains. Round
trip, Land Explorers tickets on sale at low
rates. Send for the Immigrants Guide, an
eight-page paper, giving full and reliable in
formation in regard to Kansas and Missouri
free. Address,
j. E. LOCKWOOD,
Gen'l Pass. Agt., Kansas City.
or H. d. ELLIS,
Tiki. Agt., 81 Madison ST., Memphis, Tenn.
G. N. WINNER,
Southern Pass. Agt., 20 Wall st., Atlanta,
Georgia.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
HOMIE NEWS.

VOpposite your name on the FREE Press
"A means that the time for which you
have paid your subscription hns expired.
The paper will be sent you two weeks long,
or to give you time to renew, and If You
fail to do so In that time You need not be
surprised il your name shall be dropped
from our books.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
The DixOn-Sawyer Affair.

The Llano Rural, speaking of the
condition of matters in that county,
so fully described in the interview
with Judge Walters, says:
"The existing lawlessness and its
rapid growth in our county is be-
come a matter of most serious con
sideration. For months the dark
cloud has continued to grow darker.
Theft is followed by bold robbery
Murder follows swiftly upon the heels
of both. And, as if by magic, des-
peradoism of character that would
put to shame the hero of dime nov
q, bursts out in all its horrible glory
Why Is il sol Is there no one re-
ponsible for the deplorable condition
ito which our country is plunged :
Do they realize the terrible fact that
our best citizens are leaving the coun-
ty because they feel the insecurity Of
person and property The power
behind the throne must move, or
L'ano county is hopelessly gone.
iStatesmaH
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

Why will people continue to use plain en-
velopes, letter and bill paper, when they
can get them with q nice stylish business
card or head printed thereon at the FREE
PRESS Office at about what It costs to buy
the blank material ut retail.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

SEE dental card. of DR.. N. B. Mclean.
He is an intelligent young gentleman just
from Mississippi, and expects to become q
permanent citizen here. He warrants all of
his work. Office in the Hutchinson building,
In the rooms lately occupied by Elder
Hatcher.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
MARRIED.

JACKAiAN-GREEN-O Wednesday
morning, the It'll inst, at the residence Of
Ed. ]. L. Green, by Elder ]. j. Williamson,
MR. W. T. JAoKMAN to Miss Lou. ]. GRKEs
The happy pair left Immediately on their
bridal tour. The FREE PBxss extends con-
gratulations.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

PERSONS not subscribers who may at any
time receive copies of the FREE PRESS, will
please understand that they are sent simply
as samples, in the hope that the parties ad-
dressed may like it well enough to favor us
with their subscription; otherwise they
need have no fears of its being continued.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
Texas Patents.

Seward A Haseltine, attorney and solicit
or of patents, Springfield, Mo-, sends us
tho following list of patents issued to cit-
Gems Of Texas for the week ending Oct.
20, 1888:
James A. Campbell, Waco, Tex, 'Oil
CAM" Morris A. Collins, Gainesville, Tex.
Boot scraper;" Ellison A. Daniel, Bluff
Mills, Tex, Combined Chopper and Guilt
vator;" John J. Peetz, Galveston, Tex,
Camel for ligtening Vessels" John voll-
mer, Austin, Tex, DRY Ore Concentrator;"
The Hon. Commissioners report for the
last fiscal year shows an increase In the
number of applications for patents, re-is-
Sues trademarks and labels from 3O,052
in 1882, to So, 735 in 1888, while the num-
Der in 1882 was only 24,906.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
JOB PRINTING!

We are just in receipt of large lot of new
job type, rules, etc., of the latest styles,
which will enable the FREE Press to surpass
itself in the way of fine printing. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed, and prices as low as found
in Austin or San Antonio. Call and see
specimens and learn rates.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
G.. NJ OADR.
Fall Opening.

Mesdames Jones & Richardson have nov
on exhibition a very select assortment of
Fall and Winter Millinery, comprising al
most everything tha; isartistic aud desirable,
al prices TO suit the dry season
The Indies are cordially invited to call
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
Cattle BUYERS Take Notice.

Having sold my farm in the wimberly
valley, have between GO and 20 head of
graded stock and milk cattle for sale. The
cattle can be seen at my place near wimber-
ly Post Office.
Oct LIFT q. VI. CADR-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
Legal Card.

W, d. Wood and Owen Ford have associ-
ated themselves together for the practice of
Jaw In civil matters in Hays county, Texas.
Omce Tor the present, at the Court House,
San Marcos. Oct 25.Iv
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

Miss Cook Ia still doing lively business
In Millinery and Dressmaking, and gives
satisfaction 10 her patrons
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
Business House and Lot For Sale.

For sale, business house and lot on the
Public Square, San Marcos. One of the
best business locations in town. Permanent
water of excellent quality, on the premises.
Besides a place Of business, the building will
also accommodate small family as ia residence.
Inquire at the Office of the FREE PRESS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

You can get the best and latest style Hat
Mt GREEN & PRIoE's
Daley & Bro, have the largest line of
Millinery ever brought to this place.
If Mrs. SUTHERLAND, Manager.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

And when they had caught on, they got
themselves to the Furniture Store of ]. w.
Nance. There they found the half had not
been told
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

So they began to reason one with another
saying How can these be thus" And one
caught on to bureau, another 10 bedroom
suit, still another TO wardrobe, and Nance
caught on to their shekels.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

Black silk ottoman, surah-satin, silk
duro pattern In all the shades. very low.
Oct 10 II DAILY q BRo.,
Mrs. SUTHERLAND, Manager.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
JOHN B. DoRIs' great show has come and

JOHN B. DORIS great show has come and
gone. and we think we but echo the general
sentiment when we say that it was successful
and satisfactory in An eminent degree. The
street parade attracted unusual attention,
and the performances afternoon and even
ing were well received. The Doris CON-
pany have now exhibited twice at this place,
aud have won favorable place in the esti-
mate Of this community.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
Skirts.
Hosiery.

Ladies will find u complete line of Skirts
at GREEN Il PRIcE's
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
CIOaks and DOlmans.

See Green & Prices line of Ladies', Miss
es and Children's Cloaks and Dolmans be-
fore you buy.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
Novelties.

Green & Price have just received another
shipment of all the latest novelties in Ladies'
Neckwear, Handkerchiefs and Gloves. Call
and see them.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
Clothing.

Green a Price have just opened their
second shipment of Mems, Youths and
Children's Suits. They are elegant in style,
good in quality and low in price. See them
before you buy.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

Daley & Bro. will have new line of hats
and trimmings next Saturday, Ladies of
taste will please take notice.
MRS SUTHERLAND, Manager.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
PHILADELPHIA Shoes.

Green d Price have just received a full
line of Ladies', Misses, Men and Boys
Philadelphia Shoes for winter wear.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

WE inyite attention to the advertisement
of G. Fl. Word, of valuable Mill Property
for sale. We believe it is a very good chance
for profitable investment.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

Green & Price have full and complete
line of Ladies', Misses and Children's Wool
and Cotton Hose. See them.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

MISS Z. II. EVE will give instructions in
Concrete Fruit and Flowers on Saturdays
and Wednesdays, at the residence Of Capt
j. @. Eve. Hours from TO 9 o'clock p. NJ.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

Lard, choice article, at BILLY REID 4
Cos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

REMRmBER you can get the latest copies
St Louis, Chicago and Cincinnati daily pa
pers, as well as many others of interest at
the FREE PRESS office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
OyercOats.

Green & Price have full and complete
line of Men and Boys Overcoats. Elegant
styles-low prices. Call and see.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
Winter Wraps.

Go TO Green a Prices for your Winter
Wraps, Nubias, Hoods, Children's and Baby
Sacks.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

New HOME Sewing Machine, the best
made, No. 4, with all the attachments, for
sale cheap Call at the Clothing Store of
W. @. Digger.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
For Winter,
For Sale.

Call and see Green g. Prices Comfortables
and Blankets. Low prices
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

SEE advertisement of the St. Louis Globe
Democrat, While We cannot indorse its
politics, wo must concede TO It the position
Of first class newspaper.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

A fine lot Of croekery, queensware and
glassware at BILLY REED a Co.'S.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

HoN. JoHS HGxoOoE and wife have re-
TUNED from their European tour. Tie
t7o1b,e VI Mrs H's eyes kns considerably
deorsased- Before abe vent she Vas under
treatment Of DR.. Mathis. a Auain- and Il
l. oreiitAbls 10 his professional slin that
the most eminent oc1lizx Of Europe sn-
dor-ei sod oo1fiuusd HIS trustz1s1i IN tbs
o.ss a Mrs. HHBcock, VIII The res1lts
above stktsd
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
Underwear

Buy your Underwear at Green & Prices,
and keep warm.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

CALL and get copies of our Extra Edition
to send abroad. 1t will save you the trouble
of writing letters and serve your purpose
much better besides
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

MosHER A GLADUE, carpenters and build
ers. Can give the best OF references. II.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

As an evidence Of the skill OF Mrs. Suth-
erland, hat trimmer, with Daley q Bro,
she sold 80 hats and bonnets the day of the
show.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

cGLL Eud srsrains Cur Specimens q JOB
-ork AID compare tbsn VIA rork done
atr0sd We cat b bsatsr-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

IT Is fact well known to the thoughtful
and discerning, that the poets corner" of
the most remote and obscure country news
paper not unfrequently contains contribu-
tions from some humble and modest singer
really superior to those which sometimes
appear in pretentious literary magazines.
Apropos, we have noticed in the Boerne Ad-
vance occasional poems under the name and
style of MARY Saunders, Curry's Creek,
Kendall county, Texas" which seem to US
to possess superior merit. And we notice
since that the Washington correspondent of
the San Antonio Express (Col. DuPre, if
we are not mistaken) also speaks in high
terms of Miss Cor Mrs. Sanders and of her
former efforts which had not fallen under
our notice. Weare always gratified at the
recognition of home talent. and to aid in the
same SO far as we may be able to do so.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
Pushes, Silks and Velvets.

Green & Price sell Pushes Silks and Vel.
vets at reduced prices Sec them.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
MARKET REPORT.
San Marcos Retail Price Current.

CORRECTED WEEKLY POR THE FRRE
PRESS. BY q. W. Donaldson & 90.
Coffee. per Id. lol2lt
sc,ssr, brown. per y. loton
% ssI..S.s. Per p TX
Eggs, per dos. 20
Butter, per ID. ~
Chickens. per doz. % 90
Bacon, clear sides, per ID. 10
Lard, choice refined" "B
Hans, 1911
Hol.ssss. sorghum. per gal eoss
Ia. 90
Syrup, Golden, q. rs
Riee. choice. per 10. 10
Apples, dried, (" II
Prunss, Turkish, I1k
sods. Kngiish. % " 59sK
Pepper. blu. ~
Spice, all. rs
Starch. e. sf4s
sal: 4 s s::'''' - ':i' az
Tlour. TEXAS. per 100 be s3s
D. Louis, per bbi o. eo8ts %
Neal. per bsshsl. rs
osu'
HAsst. PEE bsshsl. So
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
Law Gard.

!. The undersigned, on East side of Plaza,
second door South of Post office in San Mar
cos, can be found at all times. Has for sale
Farms, Business Houses in town, and county
of Hays and other counties in Texas. He
offers cheap, on easy terms, invites pur-
chasers and patronage, and satisfaction guar
anteed in all courts in Texas, and real estate
agencies Live stock interests looked after,
and business attended to in all parts of Tex
as. Give him trial before investing else
where and be convinced.
G.. W. WALTERS
Solicitor, Atty al Law and Real Estate Agt
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
Solicitor, Atty al Law and Real Estate Agt.

As there seems to be lack of correct in
formation as to the contract of our town
with the Water Company, we copy the fol.
lowing from the recent card Of Mayor Cock
in the San Antonio Express:
The city has not invested one dollar in the
water works now being constructed, and al
though water is being supplied to both city
and private consumers no charge is or will
be, made for water until the new mains,
which are on the road, have been laid. The
company is formed of private individuals,
who alone are responsible for whatever loss
is sustained. These gentlemen have until
February 18th to complete their work, and
we are assured that when completed we will
be we'll supplied with water, and have first
class works.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
Hats.

FINE large maps of the U. 8. at the
FBHR PRESS office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
SEE our Clubbing List on last page.

CALL at the FREE Press office for Old
Newspapers.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

AS the Kentucky judge adjourned court to
see the elephant swim the river, so our
schools turned out en- masse to see the pro-
cession of the Dorrls show.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08

A man named Harris, alias J. O. Hutohi-
son, hus been doing" several Texas banks.
He goes to bank and enquiries IL they have
not been notified to pay him certain am
cunt Of money. Receiving q negative re-
ply, he leaves the bank, and In short time
returns with two bogus kilograms, one to
himself and the other 10 the bank, author
izing the bank to cash his draft for $3.50.
He then draws $50 and leaves for other
pastures green" The Georgetown bank
was thus viotimized out of $50, but at San
Marco0, they were too shrewd for the
swindler and scooped him in.-Bastrop I'D.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-08
HORRID AFFAIR ATLULING.
A Man Murders his Wife, and Is Hung
by a Mob.

John Martin, residing some six miles from
Luling, murdered his wife Florence On Sun
day evening by shooting her In the neck.
lie at first claimed that abe had committed
suicide, but afterwards confessed the deed.
The parties were married only In July last,
have been separated, but were living to-
gether ut the time. We learn he was actu-
ated by jealousy, which Is believed to have
been unfounded.
There was terrible sequel the following
night. A party OF masked men took the
criminal from the guard, and amid his wild
prayers and appeals for mercy, hung him
alongside OF one OF the streets of the town.
Vengeance was swift in his case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-29

humps-made expressly for this circus too Iney arc
whit the humps !"
~No, the camels. And they ma he no noise at nigh
unless they find single nails in their food linen 'hy
Don't get too near the business end of that thing"
s e&g darker than Before that mule Never inter
fere with mules plans and in approaching him always
muscles Next TO the mule the zebra-strped po-
MES We venture TO use soap on those stripes
they are rare. They never make the slightest noise
either when pleased when frightened. They are the
the length of their necks. What winter resort for
diphtheral You can get something of ali ldea Oh tne
length Of neck bv picturng In your minds eye TOUR
yards Of sore throat and the amonpt OF vinegar ana
thing to keep he dies easily and almost without pro-
This animal here, continued the Waterman. still
walking by the stalled animals, is not as you mlght
have supposed Harlem goat No. this Is the sacred
bull II Is said he taken from the Pope.
Is he very sacred ~ asRed the increduous reporter
yes he's extremely sacred He gets more sacred
every day The amount Of reverence he inspires IN his
keepers Is only equalled by that OF the mule"
Having reached the end of the stalled animals the
was about to come upon the ferocious wild beasts in
cages He then put out the lantern, and he and the re-
animals from the spectators II was little early for the
usual midnight of the animals, but not hall so carry
the visitors had thought for soon tIere came from th
back OF them noise that startled boh OF the N OUT
OF weeks growth II was the greeting OF al African
II only required the roar of lion with good lungs to
start the whole menagerie Ihat beautllul Dni TSe
reply rothng more than mild form OF shceze, p ~,
IL eat way And in less time than IL IN ~
record Il the congregation of animals that were endowed
with any sort OF AN apparatus for making racket na
tuned their pipes and blowing and believing to see
which could make the most noise IL was lively place
20 be In without any light. But thet ana not seem 70
make any difference 10 the animals The babOOn Darked
aud the rhnoceros erunted And the louder they
barkcd and grunted the lOudcr the lions ana tlgeis
roarcd Then the elephants Joined in the general dis
ORDER and when they united In the chorus there was no
peace for the wicked One elephant IS usually consld
cred sufficient to supply family with all the noise IL
vnnts when twenty elephants UT up their voices IN
one sympathetic lamcntatOn nothing but the deepest
coa nInc could furnish safe harbcr or sure re
treat Add his the hairspting noises OF the COCK
atoos and the the mOurnful lowing OF tne Nuph
rhiuOceros and the unparalleled snOrc OF the ppopo
anus and the effect Is appalling. Inc Waterman
looked nj the reporter and the reporter eyed the watch
man. Neither could speak And 1t would not nave
made any difference If they had spoken. Incy might
have Ioarcd tai they black I'm the face and sim not
have made themselves heard. Each gnsped the Othef
hand and LOtcd Tor the entrance with - LucA hase as
though pursued by the whole meiagcrc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-29
.JEEFERSON DAVIS AT HOME.

fTOrs The Chicago Times
Mr. DAVIS estate covers area OF about Two
hundred acres considerable portion OF which IL
devoted 10 grape chlture-the scuppernODg and II he
table grapes of FraDco-aud to the cultivation OF
orange trees. Arrived ut the residence your CORE
sp.ndent was ushered into the parlOr, a handsome
apartment. the walls of which are tinted ana elaD-
orately irescOed IL is such parlor as one would
expect to see the cultured and uigniied chieftain
of tho lost cause occupy Fine old oil paintings
hang fiOm tho walls, andsA shine out III all their
warmth of coloring from massive gilt frames resting
on easels. Pictures and portfolios. bric-a-brac,
articles OF vrtu vasen of choice cut flowers, and all
the costly knick-knacks that tell OF refinement and
culture placed about 1.-THE room on tables, brack
cts and mantles photographs Of many generations
are coDsplcuOusy displayed, and books, old and
new, seen in convenient places. And, to complete
he picture, a large Newfoundland dog. with long
black curly hair, was sprawled ont on q rug fast
asleep There was about the room subd Sed and
reposcful tone which was only broken when Mr.:
Davis entered il, clad in black. aud with tired
look in his face aud greeted your correspondents
Bot he politely though liInly announced that he
would not permit himself 10 be interviewed.
"What is due from me in the way of hospitality"
said he, " l shall he only too happy TO extend TO
you but we must let politics alone an not
public man. nor am public property. am not
seeker for Office nor Is any office seeking me- am
plain Mr.. Jefferson DAVIS private citizen, who IN
the evening of his life desires to 1.-Two in quiet and
in peace with his neighbors, without molestation
His voice trembled as lie spoke. and his tone was
quite pathetic. He looked very weary. and his
pnls intellectual face seemed almost bIoodless sur
rounded as 1t IS by snowy white hair and a snowy
white beard. In u moment, however, a smile passed
over his features, he grasped your correspopdents
hand and throwing his head backward, said with
great warmth: q But that Is not here nor there.
Come to my study. feel more like myself there.
1t Is my den, and extract good deal OF comfort,
consolation and pleasure fiom my books The col
lection Is not sc large as it once was but, like
sibyIline leaves. they have grown In value since
they have been reduced IN bulk"
We entered the wide hall which runs through the
centre Of the house, and which is furnished with
easy chairs and sofas that invite restfuiness, and
passed down flight OF steps into travelled walk
leading to an octag0n shaped. verandaod building
with u conical roof, standing about one hundred