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Remember their Names.

The electoral commission that
counted Hays in as president was
composed Of FIVE senators, five repre-
seutatives and five supreme court
iustiees. The senators were George
r Edmunds. Oliver p Morton Fred
II FreyliBgbuysen, Allen @. Thur
man and Thomas = Bayard The
representatives, were HenTy B Payne
Eppa Hunton, JosiAh Abbot james
A Garfield and George r HOar-
The Justices Of the supreme court
rere Nathsn Clifford Wiilisrn Strong.
Ssusel T. Miller. Steven J. Fed
and joseph 2. BTAdlsy-
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" MEMORY.

THE following lines were written on the
occasion of gathering of family on q
summer afternoon at an old homestead.
While the older children were playing GRO
quet ON the green lawn, the grandfather
ON the porch fell asleep, A little grand.
child discovering him, climbed up In his
lap; and then in the twilight they sang a
duet with such inspiring sweetness Us to
awaken poetic emotions.
The lengthing shadows on the smooth,
green lawn
Foretold the close of day. A noisy thrush
Piped forth his joyous melody of song,
And naught besides disturbed the even-
ing's hush.
The silent summer zephyr scarcely stirred
Nor leaf nor branch on stately elm or pine,
No sound awoke the stiffness save the bird,
Perched mid the branches Of the old
grapevine
The tidy porch bespoke housewives care
From its smooth floor each vagrant leaf
was swept
And there reclining in an old arm chair
white-haired grandsire nodded as he
slept.
The little village journal silent laid
Limp and unfolded at his slippered feet,
When from the open door little maid
Stole softly forth and lisped in accents
sweet,
"Oh. here you are. I've hunted every
where"
And clambering to his knee she gently
laid
Her soft brown locks against his silvery hair,
And looking up with loving gaze she said:
"Grandpa, let's sing ere yet the daylight
goes,
And must say good night. What shall
it be?"
Then on the summer air their voices rose
In that old hymn, Nearer my God to
Thee"
"Nearer my God to Thee" her childish alto
rings
Out on the stiffness, and the old man
seeks
Vainly to stife-as he family sings
Th' unbidden tears that trickle down his
cheeks.
''Nearer my God to Thee," the hymn goes
on,
Sung by two travellers on life's toilsome
way;
His journeys almost DER, hers just begun,
For him, ifes eve; for her its opening
day.
Nearer to Thee," now faint and fainter
still,
Their blended voices lift the prayerful
strain,
Nearer my God to Thee, to Thee" until
The thrush himself takes up the sweet
refrain.
'Nearer my God to Thee" sang youth and
age.
While summer twilight DER the singers fell;
All, may that prayer their willing hearts
engage
''Nearer to Thee" who doest all things
well,
''Nearer my God to Thee" Be this their
song :,
Through life. and whereso'er on earth
they be,
And cen in heaven among the angelic
throng,
Keep them, Oh Father, keep them near
to Thee.
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sOfIEV1EG.

ssnNsreos Loegs Sc. 547 meets Saturday o. or
before full moon A c. Dsuforth ". n Albert
heafon Secretary.
San Marcos Chapter So. I1s, nssts Tussday - -
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Alatrt Heaio-- secrsfarT.
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s-a.tF nfrti J. T. Holland. = G. Aissr7
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A-tsri Hcatan. seeretarE.
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NO. 49,.


Some time back the Legislature Of
Ohio, in response 10 the demand Of
the people OF that State, passed o high
license enactment which was known
as the Scott law from the name oiits
proposer The liquor dealers to get
rid Of IL applied TO the courts, but
the latter have just returned an
eyasive decision which practically
keeps the law in force. This decision
will be worth millions of dollars to
the taxpayers Of that State. II must
be confessed that our State courts
have too often played into the hands
OF tho liquor dealers. They have in
effect partially nullified the prohibi-
ton enactments Of tho States Of Kan
sas and Iowa. The time has come
when the moral sentiment ofthe COM
munity must array itself against the
judges who interpose legal bubbles
TO protect the infamous traffic in in
toxicating drink. This is the giant
evil OF our age. Over $300,0OO.O00
per annum is spent in this country
in the purchase Of ardent spirits.
The use of liquor must cost q vastly
greater sum Indirectly, in the criminals
and paupers it creates, while there
are no figures that can convey an
idea of the misery and the heart
break which result from the liquor
traffic. The prohibition sentiment is
growing in every part of the country,
and every man and woman who think
Of the future of their children should
unite to discountenance in every way,
moral and legal, the sale and use OF
every kind Of intoxicating drink
{ Demorest's Monthly.
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CHURCH ES.

MISUNDERSTANDING at the hethodist
Church every Sabbath, Rev. Buekner Hsrris Pastor.
Sunday School at 9 O'Clock, AN. Class meehss
young Mems Prayer Meeting al O'Clock T. u
Prayer Meeting on Wednesday
PROTESTANT EPIscoPAL.--serviees LIST and
81 SUNDAYS each month, st lOk O'Clock, A: ", sno
rs, lat st. Marks Church,, bT the Kew MI
Allen,
BAPTIsT.-Preaching at the Baptist Church
on The arst and third Sundays In eseh moh'n'
Rev. J. n. Hendon, pastor.
CATHOIcy-.erviee, tth Sunday In each uouth,
Rev. Father N0fsndi. pastor.
CHRIsuAN-Serviees every Ind and 4th Sunday
each month. d. w. Pritehett, pastor
PRESBTTgRlAE.-ssrvices 1od soi 4ih sunosJ'
Each nonth. Rev J. q. French. pastor.
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The Political Pot Boiling.

Politicians will make things lively
mp to the election in November next
There are people who deplore the
commencement Of a new season OF
political agitation, but after all the
effect is wholesome upon our national
life. Anything is better than stag
nation. There is an impression that
Presidential years give bad bushes
results, it has been proved that the
years in which we have elected our
chief magistrates have been noted for
activity in general trade Elections
have their educational uses The
discussions incident 70 the antsgon-
isms Of parties enlightened the mass
Of our population on Questions vital
10 the interests Of the country.-
lDemocrAtic Monthly.
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A Good Example.

We clip the following from an ex-
change. It appeared long since in
the Tribune Of South Bend, Ind.
LIQUOR DEALERS
I hereby give notice that I will
prosecute to the fullest extent Of the
law, and regardless ofcost, any liquor
dealer or person who will give or sell
liquor to students, or in any way
assist in procuring it for them.
T. e. WALSH, @. s. O.,
Pres. Notre Dame University.
Notre Dame University is o Roman
Catholic institution Of high reputa-
ton. With such a moral force as
Mr.. Walsh at it's head it is worthy
the respect of all who regard propriety
of life and refinement. We are glad
dened by such an announcement It
has the clear grit that must commend
it to every rum-hater.
There are sundry Protestantinstitu-
tions in the land organized for the
intellectual and moral culture of
young mefi-so their circulars tell us.
They count ten to one Of the Roman
Catholic seminaries or colleges.
Their presidents generally claim to
be very solicitous for the moral well
fare OF the students who are enrolled
on their catalogues, but we never
knew of one OF them to come out
publicly like this Notre Dame presi-
dent, in positive defence of his stu
dents. We trust that Mr.. Walsh's
admirable example will challenge
emulation. chronological Jorunal.
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MAILS.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF, TO AND
FROM SAN MARCOS POST OFFICE
Mails from Austin arrive At2:3o r. Nj close a. zoo
San Antonio arrive at $50 P. n, close
al 200 P. n
Lulinr. arrives at Il NJ, closes at l2:45. p. M
Above mails arrive and depart daily.
at6k NJ. Arrives Thursday and Saturday at
Up. n.
oFFicE HOURS
General Delivery from 8 A. NJ, to u NJ, ana ron
P M.to5 8 P. n. except during dlstrioHtlon " v
mail, and on SUNDAYS and holidays. Open on
Sundays thirty minutes after distribution OF eao"
Of the principal mails. pu
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GENERAL DIRECTORY.
OFFICIAL.

Hon, JameA +. Miller, OF GONZALES Couuhy.
sEsAToR- 25TH DISTRICT:
Hon. Geo. Pfeuffer. Of Comal Co.
REPnxsENrArJvEs-9lsr DISTRICT:
Hon. Sterling Fisher. Of Hays Co.
Hon. J. n. Stagner, Of Caldwell Co.
DISTRICT ooJRr-l5rH DIsrsIcr.
Hon. l.. ". Moore, Presiding Judge. LAGRANGE.
]. N. Bethany. Attorney, Austin Co.
TINES or HoLpiSa COURT.
HAYs.-2d Mondays In March and september.
COUNTY oryioRRs.
I'd Il. Kone, Judge County Court.
Jas. G. Burleson, Dist. aud County Clerk.
H.E. Barber Sheriff J. NJ. Turner, Deputy.
G.s; Cock, Justice. of the Peace Pre-. No:
W.M. Wyatt :.
&c Rowe, =. :
J. d. Patterson, County Treasurer.
r. .. FortsOn, Assessor.
IT,. MoC:riy, coE,'r Precinct No. l.
J.R. Burleson, 90 3.
IN Turner, Constable precinct No. /
County Court for Criminal, Civil and Pr bate bus
iness-4th Mondays in January, March, May, Juy'
September and November
Commissioners' Court-2d Mondays In February,
Nay, August and November.
Justice Court Precinct No. list Friday In each
Precinct No. 2-2d Friday in each month ny. City
SD wimberley's Mill.
A-4th -" Dripping Springs.
TOWN. OFFICERS.
Mayor-C. 8. Uock.
Council-W. d, wood. G. W. Donaldson, 7. p.
Daley. d. A. Glover, VIM. Giessn.
harshal-r. N. Prince.
Council meets the first Tuesday In each mouth.
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We clip the following from an ex-
change. It appeared long since in
the Tribune Of South Bend, Ind.
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and protection.
The Press., 1884-07-10
Nn aFrkeUs

Holland, 4th, by Rev. MT. Bixby, Charles Clark of Stafford and Mary A. Burnes.
 Mansfield, June 25th, by Rev. Francis Will. Hams of Chaplin, Edward E. Packer and Emma A. Hooker, both of Mansfield; 26th, by Rev. Geo. w. Holman, Geo. A. Wood o1 Worcester, Mass, and Lorena c. Ellison ot Mansfield.
 Providence, June 1st, by Rev. I. F. Me. Donough, Water I. Fletcher and Jennie J. Kenney, both of Stafford Springs.
 Ellington, 3d, at the residence of the brides parents, George B. Wadsworth of Wethers- field and Ella J. Strong of Ellington.
 Gilead, 2d, by Rev. MT. Kopf. Rev. Chas A. Mack and Nellie F. Strickland.
 Union, 9th, by Albert B. Weld, Esq, Orrin F. Stone of Hubbardstone, Mass, and Vic toria B. Weeks of Princeton, Mass.
The Press., 1884-07-10

CHOLERA is spreading over the Mediter ranean coast of France, and will probably be prevalent in Europe during the sum mer. It is only question of time when it will cross the Atlantic-this year or next and it's fatality here will depend very much on sanitary measures taken. Dirty cities and villages will invite it's coming. Wells fed by sewerage, surface sink drains, gar bage and filth thrown into streams, or up on the surface of the ground, all act as g committee of invitation to the unwelcome visitor
The Press., 1884-07-10

THE democratic convention in session a Chicago has hard time before it to selec a candidate and made platform. From the first it was evident that Cleaveland was the choice of a majority of delegates, prob ably of two -thirds-and that nothing but fear of the opposition of John Kelly could prevent his nomination. It is a comica feature of the unit rule adopted, that while Kelly is working with anybody rather than Cleaveland fervor," his vote as delegate and that of his followers will be counted for Cleaveland. The committee on resolutions is exactly tied between free traders and protectionists.
The Press., 1884-07-10

IT is the acme of foolishness to raj against the caucus system. The failures of that system are due only to the phar. isaical goodness that keeps people away from it. We venture to say that George Willirm Curtis would consider himself con. taminated by attending primary, and yet way down in some little caucus was the germ of the move that made MT. Curtis a delegate to Chicago. The caucus system has its defects, but who can give us any thing better? It is the height of dudeism to stand aloof from the primary as a gath ering of uncleanliness, and then criticise it's results. If we have politics, we must have organized parties. It is the apex of folly for ''good men" to stand aside and suIk, expecting that their sulking will at tract all the other good men to join them The good men will never all be massed in one party, so long as free thought prevails. They will be scattered through the differ ent organizations, and there is no place where their influence can be so felt as at the primary.
The Press., 1884-07-10

PROSPECTS of the grass crop improve, and it is hoped that o-thirds yield may be the average. Most grass fields are yet in growth, and experienced farmers recom- mend that there be no haste in cutting where the grass will not hurt by standing.
The Press., 1884-07-10

CONGRESS has adjourned. Few good words are said of it or of its works, or rath- CT lack of all work, save its success in throwing all business into feverish con
The Press., 1884-07-10

JULY 4th, 1776, brought national bless ing in the act Of the patriots at Independ, ence Hall. July 4th, 1884, brought also 8 great one in the copious liberal rainfall on a patched earth surface.
The Press., 1884-07-10

MASSEY says: "It kinder dawns on. me that Harper's Weekly didn't make the re- publican party, but that the republican party made Harper's Weekly.
The Press., 1884-07-10

IF it be true, as we have heard said, that the respectable and sensible members of the republican party left it on the nom- ination of Blaine, it is surprising, in view of the size of the procession of seceders, how little responsibility and wisdom there was in the party.
The Press., 1884-07-10

The work of The Tribune fresh-air fund begins this year with encouraging pros poets. Three parties of poor children, carefully chosen from among the multi tude of those..most likely to be benefited by fortnights sojourn in the country, leave the city to-day at the expense of this fund. Other parties will follow soon. The mortality of the city last week is 8 terrible warning of the need of the whole some changes wrought by the fresh-air fund. The number of deaths was 200 greater than for any previous week of the year. reaching nearly 1000. Two-thirds of those deaths were among children in the tenement houses-the class benefited by these pleasant journeys to the country Last year 1, ,250 persons had the advantage of these fortnight vacations among the green fields. There is no better way to save life and diffuse happiness.-M y. Tribune.
 The people of Holland county have been appealed to to give 8 few of these little ones an asylum for two weeks. It is hoped that generous response will be made.
 THE Springfield Republicans search af ter disaffected republicans in Stafford Springs results in this summing up para graph, which is of interest as giving & clue to the value of it's prognostications for other localities
 The Blaine disaffection has a footing here as elsewhere, though it's strength can not yet be determined with any degree of accuracy. Some of the most representa- tive republicans are included in the list, and they claim that the anti-Blaine senti- ment is not only very deep-rooted, but much more widespread than the regular ''crow-eaters" are willing to admit. The latter, however, while admitting that there are few republicans who must be taken at their word as unalterably opposed to Blaine, yet claim that much of the anti Blaine talk will lack sform and substance" on election day. Be this as it may. how ever, the fact that the borough is always close in general election, renders the action of the independents doubly impor- tant this year. Of course, too, here as elsewhere, the character of the democratic nominee will have much to do with the size of the independent vote. A second rate candidate would drive many desperate republicans back into the party ranks, while popular man would as certainly carry them clear over to the other camp.
The Press., 1884-07-10

THE Fitz John Porter relief bill has been vetoed by the the president on oonstitu- tional grounds, and though the house has voted by the necessary two-thirds to pass 1t notwithstanding the senate votes not to do
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R Orm

Merrows, June 3Oth, daughter to Walter Iilden.
 Holland, June 3Oth, a daughter to John w. and Nora Edgerton. ~~ Holland, April 18th, a daughter Hazel Ladd) to Frank P. and Emma J. Mack. k
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JAMES MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER. Si.5O per year. Postage prepaid by the pub fisher. A discount of % cents made when payment Is made STRICTLY IN ADVANCE.
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THE HoMEOPHATHIC MEDICINES that will enable to treat ailments of almost any kind without the aid of physician sold at Healds Pharmacy, Staff ford Springs. The guide slip attached to each bottle enables you to be your own physician.
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DURE PARIS GREEN in Bulk at 4 E. A. BUCK & CO.'S. Paint, Oil and Hardware Store

4 XLE GREASE and Castor Oil "A At Es Az BUCK & CO.'S.
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Died. He, June 27th. Mrs. Sar

Died. Rockville, June 27th, Mrs. Sarah Mcintosh, 51.
 Square Pond, Michael Crowley, "A. Stafordville, June 14th, Bennie, 12, young est child of Leander and Emily Walbridge Tol'and 2d, after an illness of less than "A hours, Hazel L., 2 months, 13 da; s, daughter of F. P. and B. J. Mack
The Press., 1884-07-10


 AMONG RAILROAD MEN. Popularity and Usefulness Of Dr. K en. medy'S FayOrite RemedY-A Thrtel. 1ng Letter from a Master Mocha ic.
 Master Mechanics and Superintendent's Office Lowell Repair Shops of the Boston tE Lowell R. R.
 Lowell Mass, March 25 1884, 1 Dr. DGUid Kennedy, Roaldostt, N Y.
 DEAR SIR: think it is due to you that I shonld make the following statement, and make it voun- tarily and willingly: On the 4th day of June, 1884, was taken with what called paralysis of the bow els. The seizure was unexpected and terrible The stomach and other organs seemed to sympathze with It and to have lost all power of action. For long time my life was despaired of, but ut length recoy cred so far to be able to ride out By the advice my physician l visited Poland Springs Vt), hoping to benefit from the waters. But they did me no good Neither were the best physicians of Lowell and Bos- ton, whom consulted, able to afford me more than transient relief. gained no strength and my case appeared almost hopeless: In the Fall friend ad- DY, and, although opposed to patent medicines, ] VORITE REMEDY, in my opinion, saved my life l consider it the best preparation in the world for stom ach difficulties, we'll of the Liver and other or gans am glad to say it is in general use among the k. R. men in this vicinity.
 Yours, etc., A.J GIFFORD Mir. Clifford is the Master Mechanic of the Lowell division of the Boston & Lowell Railroad and his illness and recovery are known to many who can testify to the facts in his letter.
 Use this medicine for all diseases of the Blood Kidneys, Liver, Stomach, Bowels, and skin. 1t may save yon or yours from pam and death. Address, if d .sired, DR. DAVID KENNEDY, Rondout N. Y.
The Press., 1884-07-10

TNRIPE FRUIT, Impure Water, Unhealthy Cll- and Malaria Epidemic Pains. Indigestion Colds, Chills Simple Fevers, Ex. hauston, Nervousness Loss Of Sleep that beset the traveller or household at this season are nothing to those protected by a timely use of SANFORb'S GINGER, the delicious combination of Imported Ginger. Choice Anomalies and French Brandy Re- ware of worthless limitations. Sold everywhere.
 POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL co, Boston. Mass.
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NOTICE.-Just received-a large lot of 4V Fertilizers, including E. F. Coe's, Bradey,s.
 Preston's, and Mapes'; also Bradley's Lawn Dress,
 ing, which will make your lawn Green and Beautiful
 also large lot of Grass Seeds, all of which shall sell at bottom prices. E c. DENNIS
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CHAMBERLAIN.

NOTICE.-Ih have Bone constantly on hand IN at my plaae iN Stafford Springs also at my Bon Mill. One dollar less per ton at the mill
 THOS. c. LATHROP.
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D R. D AVID KEN NEDY'S <NNo R/n REM EDY>

For the Cure or Kidney and Liver Come plafnts, Constipation, and all disorders arising from an impure state of the BLOOD.
 To women who suffer from any of the ills pecu. Druggists. One Dollar a bottle. or addxees Dy. David Kennedy. Rondout. N. Y.