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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-08-06
Government Chemists RepOrts.

Prof Edward &c. Love, the government chemist, says:
Il have tested package Of Royal Baking Powder which
purchased in the open market and find composedof pure and
Wholesome ingredients. 1t is Of tartar powder Of
high degree Of merit, and does contain either alum
phosophates or other injurious substances.
f. G.. LOVE, PHI. d.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-08-06

WIN. McMwtrie, Professor Of Chemistry Illinois Industrial
University, late government chemist, Department Of Agricu
ture. SAYS:
1.-The Royal Baking Powder has been used in my family for
many years and this practical well the chemical tests
to which have submitted it. prove perfectly healhful, Of
uniform excellent quality and free from any dcctcous sub
stance. WM. McMrRrRIE f. NJ, Phi. d..
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
Hlnzie still 10 the front---Chanses and
ImprNyments.

Hill. .aa.s,,. s,ov.
aoou. yea. .'n.e i ~ n sa L'. sss,'
anu iin~ass ''n. ~ a'' naoua.s, 'hransr
ana soon sl'o, Wa au ne'.s ~ IA ~ ~
our oo'amns uaa' ~ 80 s.s s;n ~ ~ h.
new aepAens 'op''s sa,,as ,,nnsr
wS sa .aass' ~ s,ssn,o,n,sJ Al that TINA
In securing the right man 10 take charge Of
tho tinshop; 40 that enterprise went over
for time. But now We ind II has actual
" become a fixed fact Happening, In at
Hinxie's on yesterday, We found the TIN.
shop in complete operation, In charge OF
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
Valuable CyclopedIa at Bargain.

We have new copy of the latest Edin-
burg addition of Chambers Cyclopedia, with
an addition of about one-third by American
editors, devoted to American topics, the
whole in 10 handsome volumes. It is con-
.ceded to be the best work Of the kind for
the price, and it is brought down to 1881.
Having another copy of the same work, we
will sell this one very low. Call at the FREE
PBEss Office and examine IL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
PERSONAL.

Rev. Il. g. Smith was in town On Tues
day.
Mira Cora Thomas was married ON Bun
day TO Mr.. John O. Ware.
Parson Martin, OF the Baptist church, ID
married again.
We regret TO say that Mayor Cock Ia
quito III.
The Kyle News declares that San Marcos
Is the prettisst townin the State. "Kersctl'
The new tailor has arrived and gone. 10
work at Duggers Clothing Store.
At last there Ia bridge over the gutter
by Mrs. Towards. A. b. Daley and Ben.
Dixon were the architects and builders.
Good thing.
Mr.. Douglass, the editor of the Kyle News,
and Mr.. Vaughn, one Of the managers, ro-
Gently visited our town. Come again,
gentlemen. .l.
Rev. DIR. Bouriand, Of Missouri, will
preach at tho Methodist church on Sunday
next ON the centennial Of Methodism in
America. $1,000.
Last week was lost or mislaid pocket
memorandum book belonging 10 the editor
Of this paper, and perhaps other papers.
The book had the owners name written on
the cover. and also inside. Anyone know
ing its whereabouts would confera favor by
leaving II at this Office.
Just before our removal from our old Of
hce, ladies' rubber cloak was found nearly
opposite, supposed 10 have boon pulled out
by ahorse from carriage hitched close by.
A gentleman passing hung II up on post
near by, but the carriage left without it,
The owner can have II by calling at the
FREE PRrss Office.
'The DALEY Boys on the Corner" are
model pair of partners in all respects.
Even in family matters they "tote fair.
On Tuesday last, we believe it was, each
was summoned home to welcome new ba-
by in his house! Just think of it! Envi-
able fellows as well as model partners are
the Daley Boys, truly! All the result no
doubt of local advertising in the FREE Press.
Our editorial mud boots, which attract SO
much wondering admiration as we make our
rounds, are of the style which prevailed
here some ten years ago when the only side
walk in town was in front Of the Mitchell
brick corner. Long repose in the woodshed
has added to the picturesque beauty of
these boots, SO we are not surprised. that
the b'hoys and others envy US SO rare pos
session.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
NOtice-COal.

The subscribers are the agents for this
place for the Indian Territory coal, a supply
of which they keep constantly on hand at
the following prices: Eight dollars per ton;
less than one thousand pounds fifty: cents
per hundred. ED, CHRISTIAN & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
JUST OUTI

JUST OUT
In q FREE PRESS EXTRA, q
New and Fall Dcscripstou 81
HAYS COUNTY, All les nDivi'
sIons and Towns. LASTS of Hsas'
iness Saes. &C., &c. +t
The following is n partial list o
the contents tf l' sHh
HAYS C0UNTY-Historical Sketch
Area, Altitude, Location, etc Pro
ductious Streams, etc.; Climate-Health
Prices Of Land and improvements, SECTIONS
Of the County Particularized Tho Mountain
Region, Additional notes aud Comments
Adjoining Counties Hr
Towns OF THE Cousry.-San Marcos,
Romantic Situation. improvements Water
Power and Business Kyle; Dufro; Drip
ping Springs; kimberley; Purgatory Spring
Hunter. ..NI .h
srArisrros-Tax Rolls for 1888 compared
with 1881; Railroad Business; Schools and
School Fund Apportionmont. .H FOL
HAYS COUNTY SCENERY described ut large
Boat rides on the San Marcos Springs Ms do.
scribed by Bishop Doggett and Others. =
Their Wonderful Fairy Scenery; Grand and
Beautiful Views in the Mountain Region, do
scribed by tourists. .ra
MrscxLLAxrous.- Go to Texas I
''The kind Of People Who are Wanted in
Texas;" The Right Time to Go North and
to Come South Texas Exemption and
Homestead Law Terms of Renting Land /;
State Free School Endowment Fund A
Tan vaar ola ROVE Viau ~ tina Situation
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

THE FREE PRESS is one of the best adver-
Using mediums in Western Texas while its
Job Printing Office is unsurpassed outside
the larger towns and cities of the State. All
work guaranteed, Orders by mail or other
wise will receive prompt attention.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
Legal Card.

W, D. Wood and Owen Ford have associ-
ated themselves together for the practice of
law in civil matters in Hays county, Texas.
Office for tho present, at the Court House,
San Marcos. Oct 25-iy.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
For Rent.

A house of six rooms, stable and good
well, two extra lots for gardening. Can be
rented from Feb. LIST until balance of year
1884, at the reduced rate of 81 30 per
month. Apply at FREE PRESS Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
VISITING CARDS. fine bristol. col,
For Sale,

On terms to suit purchasers, two well-inish-
ed dwelling houses, one of eight rooms and
one of five rooms. Also stabling. Near
College. Will sell either or both. Address
FnrE PnEss Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

TAKING all things into consideration,
about the be ginning of the new year is per-
haps the best time to subscribe for news
spaper. Accounts beginning and ending
with the first of the year are less liable TO
ruiaupderaf ndino
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
Opinion Of Eminent DIR. II. s. steuart

President Maryland Hospital, Baltimore.
q. I have 1sed Coldeu's Liquid
Beef Tooic for more than year. II CON.
bins tbe virtues q food and tonic IN . re.
nHrkAbls vAy. and an sstis6ed hss saved
life vtsn 10 other medicine could % 80
CRsns11ber the name. C0LDris-taks bc
otbsrl
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
BOarders Wanted.

Mrs Creech wishes to inform her friends
and former patrons that she has resumed
keeping q boarding house at her former
place of business near the Freight Depot
Patronage respectfully solicited.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
Business House and Lot Fer Sale or
Rent.

For sale, . business house and lot on the
Public Square. San Marcos One Of The
bet business locations IN town Permanent
water Of ercelleuf quality, on the premises
Besides place Of business. the building vii
also socoDodAte . small family a. . residence.
Inquire ~ the once Of the FEEE PEEsA II
Dot previously sid vii be for rent
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
For Rent.

The late office of the FREE Press on the
East side Of the public square. 1t is very
comfortable place. and as business loca-
ton is unsurpassed. Inquire at this Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

ROUND CHECKS, such as needed by
butchers, bakers and BARRIERS, milkmen,
saloonists, etc., furnished at this Office, with
any device printed thereon. These checks
are of heavy stock and wear we'll
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

FoR SALE CHKAp.-Two heating stoves,
one large, the other small. Enquire at FREE
Press office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

Go to Giesen's old stand for bargains.
splendid stock selling below COST
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
For Rent.

Well finished dwelling house Of eight
rooms on San Antonio street. Address
FEE Press Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

Dout overlook unequalled bargains IN
Dry Goods aod Grocsries bor Offering 81
Gisssu-s cd stHod spleDdidlins IN both
5sps-trBsuts is beng elossd out regnrdlsss q
esurf
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

CORRECTED WEEKLY FOR THE FREE
PRESS. BY @. W. DONALDSON d co.
Coffee, per ID. lo914
Sugar, brown. per ID. 8 1-3 to OK
CA :"
Z" Rranulsted, per ID. lax
{" crushed, d" " IL
Eggs, per doz. 20
Butter, per ID. 80
Chickens. per doc. % 80
Bacon, clear sides, per ID. l0911
Lard, choice refined :" "l2k
Cotton Seed OIL. per gal sbc.
Hams, 10 IS
Nol..ses, sorghum. per gal. 50
La, 50Q76
Syrup. Golden, g rs
Rice, choice, per Id. 10
Apples, dried, 10
Prunes, Turkish, lax
Soda, English, 596k
Pepper. blk. as
Spice, all. rs
Starch, 1908
hne, e34O
flour. Texas. per 100 lbs $3.50
49, st. Louis, per Dbl % 2b to 7 60
Neal, per bu.hel' 10
Oats,
wheat. per bu sheI, SO
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

The most appropriate present you can
make to friends residing abroad, by odds, is
. CODY Of the FRlx Press for 1884.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

NICE STATIONERY and pspsr siocf a
sf-is 49,. srscialtiss n Wsiding. Bal sd
Trritnfi.z Csr3s sDi f1j5s-s IN tinfs. gid
ssrs. Designs. 80. We WI tafH TlaHH1rs
N fu-rdslinz sryfli1,g N ftis f1.s. riszfly
rr-irtsi 81 tias l0sssf rste.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
FRON AUSTIN.
from our special correspondent

| AUSTIN, Odu. ~, Aoo9'
Ed. FREE Press The fence cut
ting problem has grown to be the
topic of discussion at the Capital.
The Speaker upon resolution Of
the House appointed Especial com
mittee" of twenty to whom all bills
relating to the destruction of proper
ty are referred. The committe are
now debating the question in the
committee room and are taking the
evidence of witnesses from different
parts of the State. The bill will be
80 thoroughly discussed and analysed
when it reaches the House that it
will pass in q few days.
The Texas Live Stock Association,
which adjourned on the 18th, adopt
ed resolutions upon the following
subjects: That it is the sense OF the
convention that lawlessness of what
ever character should be discounte-
nanced, and requests the legislature
to pass laws for the protection OF
property. That grass is as much
the property of the owner of the land
as the timber that grows thereon.
That the State should protect all open
lands whether public or private.
Further, that while they do not
favor the doctrine of "free range"
they deem it injudicious to pass q
herd law at the present time.
The resolutions conclude by ex-
pressing full confidence in the wisdom
and ability Of the legislature now in
session, and fully believes that that
body will protect their rights by leg
islation, and expresses O willingness
to leave their grievances in their
hands. There were two candidates
for president OF the Association,
Simpson, Dallas banker, and Pres
ident of the Continental Cattle Com
pany, who made the canvass on the
Stree range" ticket, and j. D. Sayers
Of Bastrop. Maj. Sayers was elected
by large majority, which is tanta-
mount to the death Of the. "free grass"
doctrine. The Continental Cattle
Company own about one hundred
thousand cattle and about three hun
dred thousand acres of land. Is it
any wonder that Mr.. Simpson wants
free rangef
No doubt your readers have read
Gov. Ireland's speech before the
Stock Convention. To say that it
was well received is q mild way of
expressing the enthusiasm and out
bursts of applause that greeted him
throughout his speech.
"He did it with his little Ratchet"
The irrepressible and never-to-be-
forgotten Ben Thomson comes to the
front again as an unbidden guest at
the stockmen's banquet held at Sim
ons restaurant in this city where he
made a liberal contribution to the
amenities of the already hilarious oc-
casion with flourish or two of his
little pistol. Benjamin is an invaiu-
able adjuvant and promoter of social
occasions, and can't bear to have en-
nui settle down over the company and
always has jolly way of adding hill
arty to the tagging spirits at a party
of bon uiudnts. The stockmen forgot
that it was only a little Christmas
pistol and many adjourned upon
their own motion to go out the rear
way and interview the cooks; neither
did they stand upon the order Of
their going but they got up and got"
at once. The hurry which accom-
panied their departure was Of only a
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

BANKRUPT STooK.-For bargains at VIM
Giesens old stand. w. T. RoBnsoN,
Agent.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

Onion sotse nd fresh garden seeds at From.
mes Drug Store.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

SEE notices Of W. 7. Robinson, The ne'
agent of the successors OF VIM. Giesen.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

A full line Of Landreth's Garden Seeds.
RAYNoLDs d DANIEL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

Furnished Rooms for rent, with or with
out board, 10 E. Houston street, San An
tonic.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

PTronFoRD's FAvoRITK is the name Of the
best nickel cigar to be had in this market
Try 1t.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

A fresh invoice of Stoves of all kinds at
HIszIE's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

Onion sets, two varieties, in fine condi.
ton. RAYsoLps 4 DANIEL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

''The Hays County New. the successor
Of The Eutshsll at Kyle, appeared after
some delay, il being dated the 5th. while II
came out about the middle Of the week
following. and We have seen no Subsequent
issue. II Il in the same form - the Nut
shell, buHthe sample before uspressnts quite
an improvement in the variety and quality
Of its reading matter. Az We have before
had OCCASION to remark, ne are skePtical -
to the real need Of more than one nevspA-
per in Hays county, and Of the ability Or
disposition Of the people TO support more
than one respectable sheet; but shall only
be Agresably disappointed 4 il sbould Turn
out TIA; re are nistAkes m DIS risv q
the subject Judgng from DE sample BE-
fore %. AID our sBOvledgs a IL manage
meuf. ne belisrs cur rev c0rt-z.ySrzry
VII 81 leas4 dessrEe Haccsas
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
BARGATNE-
TIE Forty Tboumod d.

The Forty Tboum.d Do
ls1s a Dry Goods Grooeri-s Hardware and
Gsrs-kl Me-chaudiss rrusz ~ elossd cot IN
- dsys regardless q cost. - W1n. Sisssii's
SIRE " ] Io1Tu-ox.
49,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

Lady. render your skin white with Glenn's
Sulphur Soap. t.,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
Wanted,

A load of cotton seed. Apply at the FREl
PREss office
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

wElsHrn thss MGyor Coak sishe< e. 81
bis n.oeh. d--cz7b~d IN Erotbsr plsos. t'ui
~s rsokoa Bos vsEy t'udly, O. Be roulS al
vsrri-s-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one min
ute.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

KYLE is three years old and has already
had three distinct newspaper enterprises,
viz: the Courant and Nutshell, now defunct,
and the News just started. Judging from
the start she had previously made, and the
experience of nearly all the neighboring
towns, San Marcos would probably have
enjoyed" a change in that line about once
q year had we not come in when we did
with the FREE PKEss snd-having no better
sense perhsps-'stuck TO 1t" down to the
present writing. Really We believe we are
entitled 10 claim one Of the merits Of the
saiuts-perseyerance
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

A supply of first-class La, Molasses at
Billy Reed d Co.'S. A full line of choice
Family Groceries generally on hand and re-
ceiving.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

Everybody should know that James Tay-
lor has materially extended his business He
keeps now not only fruits, vegetables and
confectionaries, but eggs, hams, and in short
good line of choice family groceries. You
would do well to give him call.
VISITING CARDS, fine bristol, gold
bevel edge, lap corner, etc. We will fur
nish these cards with your name neatly
printed for same prices charged for blanks
elsewhere.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

ELDER T. II. SToRTs will preach at Mar
tindale next Sunday at II o'clock.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

OUR LITTLE ONES AND The NURSERY be-
gan the new year with many indications of
progress. II seems to us to grow steadily
better and better. Just the thing for your
little folks. We club Il with the FRln PRESS
at So 90 for both.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
James II. Kone.


James Il. xone.
The sudden death BY violence on sAtur
day of this promising young gentlema.
cast gloom over this eutirs community III,
-.,..., !. "a. .,.,,,,u ..s
"'a' '''''' " 'e'"u''' anu no''' " ''''""'
aud the deep damnAtion Of his taking on
produced intense excitement, mot loud bu
a.... IT,. no.. .,uo.. ,rov.a ,a,., 4,
-
nm "s'" '"'''''
MT hone was only ~ years OF ago ano
perhaps the finest specimen Of manhood
physically In all this region. He possessed
also monx noh,. ,,n,.. q, character which
'"'''' A'''' W =" ""' AA'" MN ~
immense oonoourse OF people ioao~ed ms
remains to the grave on Sunday.
Much moro presses upon us for utterance
IN mi. sonn.ctlou. lint N. time IN no, Va,
-. .t
sIv
0''' "
JUSTICE Ayncn, Vi hy'e su'ninonou Jury
who returned the following verdict:
"wo the Jury find that James M. Kone
came To his death from pistol shot wounds
innic'ed upon nun oy james u. aoo'nSon,
IN nays county, IeAaS' ON 'no iA'n Gay OF
oanuAry' n ~ ioof'
Lea. B. w. Smith. Jr.. w. Y. Kyser, A. w.
,rv;,, IN w pr-,..,,
.., ~. .,-., :.
PrehminarY eAaninaAon was nao DO
inc v.s,ar,,av avan;no thu resu,t NJ which
uas that the pr;soner WAS iromnnded To mil
without hail .g -
p. a Sheriff Barber this morning re.
moved Robinson 10 Austin. We need
scarcslv sav that mi. could not have been
from any reasonable apprehension Tor the
personal safesy on 'ne prisoner IL anoweo
70 remain IN our jail.
-
ku .'''s'0'''I0, 'n orc s,.u :" 800
'no W'n'ef i''n' 90 "uSui''s 'iu'''"' 90"
'on' ,v--
Mrrronrsr ouarterlv meeting ON Sstur.
M.'Dn., 4u".'y n0''s y"
aAy ano wiz 10 ioiio~0o ~ "'''''' " N''''
'nss our'nR neA' WoeA'
SEE prospectus of the Chicago News, and
announcement of our Clubbing rates with
Same.
- :.
"A a supply o, 1,st-o'ass L. shoissses ~
Family Groosries GENERALLY On hand and re-.
ceiving.
- -
oos LITTLE oShS AND NE NoH'."1 70,
gan 'ne new '0A' WIN n 'A'A, -
p'os'e''' '0os y. so" ''
little folks We CLUB Il with the FREE fREss
at $3 10 for both. .,,.,.
.Tuvx q. w that n . nortber sets in on
Neu year,s nav y w;,, nrav.;l for forty
davs with intervals ~ not over fortv.eipht
how. Th;. :. III. ,o,est d;scoverv concern-
inc TEXAS weather. and Il has held GOOD 80
far this winter
g..gr1
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17

SEE prospectus of the Chicago News, and
announcement of our Clubbing rates with
same. ..F
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
Announcement

We are soon 10 remove our store into the
new stone building of Judge Wood, prior 20
VIII IA time, for ths next fifteen days, We
a. prepared 20 offer our stock Of Boots and
shoes, Hats. Clothing. Worsted and Dress
Goods and Dry Goods Generally at less than
au, ton prices Call soon and secure bar
gains
Immediately on cur removal re shall
|ppen full stock Of Choice Family Grooer-
Pc, also a stock OF Dry Goods proportionx.e
70 the spacious and elegant quzrtsu which
re are to occupy. @. W. 4 G. c BED-
Flour.
Bacon.
lard -
- Nackerel
Meal
csansd Gso1A
ard Jsllses
- Frv De1neSF N CStY
S. z EcALzzs-EE-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-17
Cocks Ranch.

We went on Monday on business with DR..
Cock in his buggy to the above named To-
cality, which was previously to us terra in
c0guit0. II lies some ten miles from this
place in the direction of Lockhart, on Keg-
ley's Hill-so named after surveyor Of ear
ly times. Cocks ranch derives its name
from Mayor Cock. It consists of some L.
200 acres, and was purchased at an early day
and used for some years as horse-ranch.
The region all around it was then uninclosed
grass was free, and no mistake. All this
is now changed; the whole country is in
closed, and the horse ranch is devoted to
other purposes. Calvin Cock, the Squire's
Oldest son. and J. A. Montgomery his son.
in.law, own very handsome places and are
successful farmers there. The latter has q
new and commodious house Just finished
and charming place. He is the happy
'parient" of no less than eight responsible
ties-the eighth having put in an appear
ance only few hours before our arrival.
He ought to be happy man.
Although Cocks Ranch gives the name to
this elevated and picturesque region, 1t re-
ally forms only comparatively small part
of it. It is diversified by groves of noble
live oaks and other trees, interpreted with
Wales of Arcadian loneliness. A sufficient
number Of families here reside to keep up q
pretty good school. II is ct present taught
by Miss Montgomery, . sister Of the gen.
tleman previously spoken of. Most of the
residents are tenants Of larger landowners.
From this elevation Kyle is in plain view,
and you can see the localities of Lockhart
and San Marcos, and almost to Seguin. To
those who love rural retirement it would be
a most delightful retreat.
Alongside these wooded heights lies in
fair view 5000 acres of as fine farming
land as the world can show, all belonging to
one mani Enough for 100 homesteAds of
happy familiesl Fortunately the law of en-
tail does not prevail in Republican America,
and areadjustmsnt must be in order after
awhile.
On our return we noticed much other
beautiful country of evergreen mots and
prairie wales similar to those of Kegley Hill.
Here as in many other places the thrifty
Germans are getting strong hold. Surely
no country can show more beautiful scenery
than Western Texas.