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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

na,ition by twenty qualified voters OF any
instiees preoinet, town OF city therein, 10 order
an election 10 DO held by the qualified voters
OF said county, Justices precinct, town or
city. as tho case may DO, 10 determine
whether the sale OF intoxicating liquors and
medieatod bitters producing intohieation,
shall DO prohibited in such county, Justices
preeinet, town or city. or not provided,
that nothing herein contained shall BIO con-
strueted 10 prohibit the sale OF wines for
saoramental purposes, nor alcoholic stimuli
ants Ia case Of actual sickness aud that
each sale la case OF sickness shall DO made
solely upon tho written prescription OF
regular practieing physician certifying on
honor that lao has personally examined the
applicant, aud that the same Use actually
M ccessary ~ medicine prorfded yarther,
that any physician who does not follow his
profession exclusively, or who Ii In any
manner directly or indirectly engaged IN
Inc sale of such stimulants for himself or IA
the agont for Others, or In any way interes-
led In the salo thereof, shall not DO authori-
zed 10 give the prescription provided for In
this act, and such prescription shall not pro-
feet tho seller preceded further, that no
person shall DO permitted 10 sell moro than
once upon the Same prescription.
SIC. Q. When any such election has
been held, and has resulted in favor OF
prohibition, and tho aforesaid court has
made tho order declaring the result and the
order OF prohibition, and has caused the
Same to DO published as aforesaid any
person or persons who shall thereafter
within the prescribed bounds of prohibition,
sell, exchange or give away except az proyid-
cd in this act, any intoxicating liquors what
sooyer, or in any way violate any Of the
provisions of this act, shall DO subject TO
prosecution by indictment, information or
complaint, and shall DO punished by fine. in
any sum not less than fifty, nor more than
one hundred dollars, and by imprisonment
in tho county Jail not less than five nor moro
than thirty days, or by such imprisonment
without Rnc. And any physician who shall
issue a prescription for alcoholic stimulants,
without personal examination Of the
applicant or where the applicant is not
actually sick, shall DO subject to prosecution
by indictment, information or complaint,
and shall be punished by fine not to exceed
one hundred dollars, and by imprisonment
in the county Jail, not less than five or more
than ten days, or by such imprisonment
without fine.
Approved April II, A. d. 1879.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

The blessed Democratic fold is
peaceful and calm, and Gov. Ireland
will be renominated by an overwhelm-
ing majority in the convention. He
is practically without competition in
the race for the first place on the
ticket, and is the only candidate since
the days of 1876 when Coke was
nominated, who has enjoyed such a
distinction. The Fort Worth Gazette
is moved by the situation to remark :
ireland is apparently master of the
situation and there are none bold
enough to shiver a lance with him.
The situation is almost abnormal.
1t implies a compliment of satisfac-
ton with and trust in Ireland, that's
unprecedented in its magnifcence, or
it tells of apathy on the part of the
Democratic masses. Which is is it 4!
II the former We have no desire to
pluck single laurel from the Gov
ernor's brow. II apathy it merits
investigation. There must be a cause
for IL somewhere"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29
The Temperance Movement.

The temperance reform movement
is making great strides in Texas, and
notwithstanding the jeers and jibes
that are being bestowed upon it, is in
fair way of making itself felt. 1t
is exerted solely in the inter
ests of humanity, and in the belief
that it will result, fits plans are car
ried out, in the establishment of law
and order, and consequent decrease
in crime and misery. We publish the
platform of the prohibition conven-
ton hold at Paris on the 21st and
22nd of April Il Navasota Tablet.
Whereas, the liquor traffic is de-
stroying thousands of valuable lives,
corrupting the government, produc-
ing crime, demonstrating expensive
criminal courts and prisons, and con-
seouent high taxation therefore,
Resolved, That in the election OF
1884 we will support no candidate
for the legislature who is not known
to be in favor of submitting to vote
of the people of the State a constitu-
tional amendment prohibiting the
manufacture, sale and importation of
of intoxicating liquors as beverage
in the State of Texas.
Resolved, that in the Judgment of
this convention, the prohibition can
vass should not be conducted in the
interest of any political party or fac
ton, but solely in the interest OF pro-
hibition.
Resolved, That we will use oil
honorable means to secure the cleo
ton to office of men whom we have
reason to believe will respect their
official oaths, and we severally and
individually pledge ourselves that we
will not support for any office, state,
county or municipal, any other than
sober, moral men.
The last of the above resolutions is
one of first class Importance, and
should be looked to in the selection
of can didates for all official positions.
We suggest strict application of it
on tho part of the voters OF Hays
County, and that all candidates be
required to show their hands on the
great paramount question of the day.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29
Our Position with Respect to The IA
loon business.

/ iOou husth'''s
The impending vote on local OPP
ton makes II proper that We should
say something on tho above subject
Regarding tho question OF temper
anco az second 10 no other and hay
ing witnessed tho dreadful eonse'
quences right here at home OF intem
peranco and especially OF tho public
traffic in intoxicating liquors, We feel
morally bound, both as a private citi'
zen and as a public journalist to adj
yocato local option, and, by eonse-
quonco to oppose tho further contn'
uanco OF tho public traffic. But in
taking this position We desire TO say
that we do so without tho slightest
personal i'll feeling towards all and
singular concerned in tho traffic
With several Of tho parties who hive
been or are engaged in tho business
in this place, our personal relations
have always been friendly, and 80 far
as We arc concerned, shall so remain.
Two or three OF them have been reg
ular subscribers TO our paper, and
have occasionly given us other bust
ness. But rs n general rule we have
been made TO realize that VIC were
not favorites with these institutions
for no other reason than that we
have not been shall fellow well met"
with their managers and habitues.
We do not oppose them, but their
business, honestly and conscientious
ly believing that it is detrimental to
the best interests of society. Not
only 30, but We feel quite sure that
VIC cannot injure the saloon-keepers
themselves by seeking to break up
their business. We do not know any
of them who arc not capable of better
things, and who would not be likely
to make more money, even, in the
long run, at some legitimate calling,
in which, while prosperous and happy
themselves, they would enjoy the
consciousness that they were
not injuring, but benefting, their
fellow creatures. The broad and OBJ
vious distinction between legitimate
and illegitimate businesses is that
while the former result in benefit and
to society, the latter at the
best return nothing to the general
welfare, and nearly always are pro-
ductive ofpositive injury. Gambling
and liquor selling are striking exam
pies of the latter class. One must be
obtuse indeed who cannot see the
wide distinction between them and
the legitimate avocations of produc-
tive industry. The simple fact that
q license is required before they can
be carried on, at once marks the diff
ference. Therefore, not being legiti.
mate business, and licenses to COM
NIT wrong being sinful, it becomes
entirely legitimate in the interest of
good morals and social order, to
make war on gambling, liquor selling
md kindred infections.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29
Local Option.

Many years back lived ono OF tho
most noble of his church, one of its
founders, whose biography is now on
record. He had son, gifted and
talented, the pride of his parents
admired and loved. His intellect was
more than common, and he gradual
cd at one of Tennessee's hig hest
schools.
In q few years he married q noble
and accomplished girl; and soon be-
came president of high school.
But, in time, slowly, but steadily q
love of whiskey grew upon him.
Though slowly, this fiend wound its
chains around him; yet it seemed
more securely from time.
He was principal of the school at
which the writer was educated, and
only rarely was he known to drink.
We all loved him.
But this habit increased on him,
until finally he had to give up the
school, And in O few years from
drink, his habits became so offensive
his lovely wife and family could no
longer bear the disgrace, and left him.
And to-day, this man is an object OF
pity and wrecked hopes. This is no
fiction; and only n mild example OF
the thousands and thousands OF
cases that occur every year, in this,
our Christian land.
And now the question comes, shall
we let this curse, worse than death,
still spread it's dark raven wing over
our town and county? God forbid
and grant that men may arise to a
sense of their duty.
Only this one; it seems that in
every other temptation man can rise
above, and assert his liberty; but
this one has him bound with cords
stronger than love.
And why not we, throw aside every
party spirit, or financial interest, and
take our stand as sober resonsible
Christians? Why, in the name Of
heaven, longer throw open these
doors of ruin and temptation to
our good and noble boys; who need
help to form their characters, as men
upon whose shoulders must rest the
sacred interests of Church and State
We need not fear that in closing
these dark holes called saloons, we
will blight the prosperity of our
town. God is able to build upon the
ruins of Satan's kingdom And what
is prosperity, if this prosperity must
be watered by the thousand tears
that fall from bleeding hearts? In
the name of common sense what is
prosperity, that fills our county with
crime and murder, and our jails with
prisoners?
No other tide has hurried SO many
souls into that world of despair, as
this rushing wave of intemperance.
Oh! that every woman might feel
the responsibility that God has laid
upon her, in this matter, and beg her
husband, her son, or friend, to go
and for once, vote for right and re-
ligion. A LADY.
SAN MARCOS, Nav, 1854.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

The April cotton reports to Brad
streets are reasonably good, though
not altogether satisfactory. Indica-
tons show a large decrease in the
acreage in several states, but the
probable increase IN Texas viii bring
the general acreage up towhat IT was
last last year This is good fo- Tex
as, in that more Of the worlds cotton
money VII como to the state; But il
is lad in that a smaller acreage
would have brought as much money
with less labor
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29
St. Leonard Hotel,
MAIN PLAZA,
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.

This Hotelhas lately been open
ed on the European Plan, aud
promises to be rery popular. AH
Of the appointments are Trst-cloSs
and ner. The rate is 81 per day.
The proprietor, Phineas r.
Lounsbery, is a New York man,
and knows hov a hotel ought to
be kept; and ace can ans'eer from
personal experience that tho% once
enjoying its comforts aeiH be sure
to return again. Cars and On'-
nibuses pass The door. Sto'kmen
wiH please make a note of THIS.
deelv.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

The opinion of General Rosecrans
in regard to Mr.. Tilden is given by a
Washington correspondent to the
Post. The general has visited Mr..
Tilden, SAYS he is in much more yigO-
rous health than he was a year ago,
Will be believes, accept the demo
cratic nomination for president, that
he viii be nominated unanimously,
and be elected by million majority
Of the popular vote
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

Gov. GROVER CLEVELAND, Of New
York has written a letter to promi
nent democratic members of con
gress stating that he regrets the mo-
ton to strike out the enacting clause
of the Morrison bill was carried, ex-
pressing his belief that the protec-
tionists among the Democrats made
q great mistake, and declaring that
the tariff reformers will win ut last.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

1t is not generally known that a
few months before the secession OF
the South the late Judah p Benja
min, addressing q San Francisco au-
dience, advised his hearers to remain
true to the Union, and not to listen
to the secession scheme. But he
soon after deemed it expedient to
Weld to the current.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

We beg to suggest that mass meet
ings at our various churches. in the
interest of the great pending ques
ton of Local Option, could not fail
to have an excellent effect A gen.
eralawakening on the subject is great
ly needed. And surely the several
churches could not be moro appro
priately used, it being conceded
we believe, that the best way we car
serve God is by doing good to ou
fellow creatures.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

We referred last week to the Won
derful growth of Dallas. AS more
specific on the subject, the Dallas
Herald of the Sth contained IN emu
meration of new building enterprises
occupying nearlya column and u half,
the estimated value of which is
$810,15O.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

The liabilities of Grant & Ward,
Us far as they have been ascertained,
are $15,501, 531, and collaterals held
by creditors ut between ten and
twelve millions, leaving an unsettled
Indebtedness of between two and
three millions.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

There lisa good deal of sentimental
gush wasted on General Grant. The
ex .president received q sufficient
competency from his country and
countrymen to keep him comfortable
for life, and he had no business
monkeying with Wall street. If he
got bitten he can blame himself.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

Last week s storm was no worse here
than former ones, but was much more
disastrous in tho Northern part of
of the State, causing vast washouts
on the railroads, and suspending
travel and the mails for several days.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

ALT GEE, q desperate Of Washing
ton County, formerly sheriff or depu-
ty, who will be remembered as the
murderer of DR.. Mueller, n few years
since, was appropriately killed in q
fight ut Temple tho other day.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

WIN. AprMANN, residing this side
Of the river from New Braunfels and
being in that place at the time of the
late rain storm, was drowned in the
Comal on Sunday while attempting
to return home.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

An amorous dry goods clerk at
Laredo, so says the Times, attempted
to make love to a virtuous married
lady of that place. Being entrapped
into her house under the expectation
of seeing her he was captured by the
indignant husband and a couple OF
friends. and after preliminary
chastisemert was tarred and feath-
cred.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

Governor ireland will deliver the
annual address at tho Baylor univoT
sity commencement, Independence,
Texas, juno 4.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

Almost unanimously the majority
rule and John ireland get a send-ofi
in all the Democratic conventions
The tWo-thirds rule Will have TO 90,
and our present executive will be his
own successOr.- Bellville Times
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

Five out of seven Democratic state
conventions have instructed for Til
den. At that rate he will be nomin-
ated on the first ballot whether he
wants tho nomination or not.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

Parties desiring information in re-
gard to the exhibits of Texas pro
ducts at the New Orleans exposition
should address Jno. +. Elliott, com
missioner, Dallas.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

Two new military companies have
been formed in Galveston since the
Interstate Drill, and it is reported
they are in q fair way to become
dangerous rivals of the Washington
Guards.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

WM. s. HOLMAN was renominated
for Congress ON tho first ballot by
the Democrats of the 4th Indiana
district on the 22d inst.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

Cyrus II. Mccormick, tho inventor
of tho first successful reaper and
mower, died in Chicago last week,
aged rs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

>. The board Of university regents
refused to accept the new building
and the contractors aro to DO sued
for damages.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

GEN. BUTLER received and has nc
ccpted the nomination for President
of the National Anti-Monopoly Con
yention which recently met at Chica-
90.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

LOCAL option has carried by de
cided majority in Rapides parish, La
Temperance enthusiasm is pervading
that region. 49,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29
Local Option Law-..Pcnaltles.

Since tho experiment of Local OPP
ton was tried in this county before,
there have been several important
amendments to the law adopted, in
hicting more stringent penalties for
it's violation. 1t failed here before
mainly through the issuance of bogus
prescriptions" by certain class of
physicians, SO that the act came to
be regarded-as these parties desir-
ed it should be-in the light of q
burlesque on law, and SO fell into
contempt. 1t will be seen by the
amendments referred to, which we
copy below, that severe penalties are
now inflicted on physicians who
might hereafter SO far forget their
personal and professional honor as
to resort to such methods in the
interest of the whisky traffic.
By the aid of these amendments,
and the honest and faithful admins
tration of the law by prosecuting at
torneys, magistrates and juries, sane
toned by an active moral public SEN
timent, there can be no doubt that
Local Option, if again adopted, will
be enforced, and that saloons will
have to so, and that permanently.
AMENDMENTS TO LOCAL OPTION LAW.
SEQ. 6. 1t is hereby made the duty of the
district judges TO give this net in charge to
the grand juries and il is made the special
duty of the county attorneys to file or have
filed complaint in the county court of said
county against all houses, aud the keepers
thereof, used for the sale, exchange or
gift Of any kind Of intoxicating liquors, in
any county, Justices precinct, city or town
in this state where local option has been
voted by the citizens thereof Where any
hidden device is resorted 10 prevent or avoid
detection of the keeper thereof, and upon
said complaint being fled with any justice
of the peace, describing the place where the
said device is kept, aud the name ofthe per-
son violating the law, il known, said justice
Of the peace shall issue his warrant COM
handing any sheriff or constable TO search
said place, and, If the law is being violated,
20 arrest the person or persons 50 violating
the Law and il shall be the duty Of the
sheriff Of the county wherein such house or
place Of such device i kept. for the sale or
gift Of Intoxicating liquors, 60 demand
admission into the sane, and upon admit
ancc being refused the sheriff Is hereby
authorized and required by Law 10 force
open the sane and arrest and hold for thai
before the courts all such persons who shall
viciaie any e ihe Trovisions q this act
AMI i j. The dzty q county judges and al
. justices q the peace. having iuri-iirtiou IN
tn Tlrtrlises, % -ee tilai tins AZ Is riEidly
enforced
Approved March p. A D. Is7a.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

SIC. l. Thtia shall b. the duty q the
c111Ilissi0-lers' court q Ga-h c1urfy IN the
staie. up11 TIE urlfta1 VHrtul a Effy
quilted v0tsEs of sd o0zutv. C-uPol s1eh
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

The Brown County Banner comes
printed on a high esthetic light
straw-colOred paper.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29

The court house at Lampasas is
nearly completed
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29
Honor to the Patriot I!

| Honor 10 the PatrlOt
The stone was made and put up by IN
derhill & Co., of the Austin Marble Works.
Their usual charge for such piece of work,
they inform us, would be $35; but they
have donated all of that amount but SIG so.
This is very liberal and honorable on the
part of these gentlemen, and should COM
mend them to the favor of this community,
and of all patriotic, philosophical people.
Deducting the SO 90 formerly paid, there
remains $13 so yet due. We don't desire
to be selfish about matter of this kind,
but will for q short time leave the way open
to any one who may wish to 'take stock"
in so commendable an enterprise; otherwise
the FREE PRESS will cheerfully square the
account.
For centuries, probably, to come, this
stone will speak, as nothing else could, to
the eyes minds and hearts of the youth of
Texas, of the debt of gratitude they owe
her defenders at the critical hour in her
destiny; and incite in their hearts, per-
chance, a noble emulation of the self-sacri-
fcing patriotism of the men who aided our
ship of state to weather that dark and
stormy period, and to enter the calm sea of
boundless prosperity and greatness which
now spreads out before her.
The Curry's Creek correspondent of the
Boerne Advance gives the following piece
of Hays county news:
A sad tragedy occurred recently in Hays
County about four miles from Mr. Fischer's
store. As have seen no account in your
paper, viii give you the details briefly.
A granddaughter Of Mr.. Haster about for
teen years old, was at the COW pen with the
rest Of the children milking. When they
had finished. all the other children went TO
the house and this girl remained 20 turn ont
the calves, she did no, go to the house nor
answer when called and her grandfather
went in search Of her and found her in the
pen dead A coroner ami jury Of inquest
was summoned and returned a verdict that
she came to her death from injuries caused
by heifer IN the pen The Oaly marx on
the body vas 4 small bruise On thu side.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29
sIIEnIff.

We arc authorized TO announce WIN: H.
JACKAfAN ~ q candidate for Sheriff o.
HAYS County.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
REPRESENTATIVE.

We are authorized to announce J. +.
BRIDGES, Of Caldwell county, as a candi'
date for representative from tho 9ist DIS
trict, subject TO tho Democratic nominating
convention.
We are authorized 10 announce CAPE
fERG. KYLE as a candidate for Reproson'
tatiye, 9ist district, subject TO the Demo-
cratic Convention.