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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31
Judge Lynch at Work.

On Sunday night. about 10 O'Clock, one of
the most startling and atrocious crimes ever
darkening the history of civilization was
committed in our quiet little town.
Sam Brown, the murderer Of Martin U.s.
| Jail ever since that mournful tragedy was
taken from the Jail by an armed and parti-
ally disguised mob. and conveyed to the
south edge Of town, where he was killed in
most shocking and brutal manner. His
body was actually riddled with bullet holes,
his skull turned literally inside out, and his
brains scattered around for fifteen or twenty
feet. His arms were pinioned securely be-
hind him; his clothes mostly burned off by
the powder explosion, and rope around his
neck was partially buried in the flesh, in
dicating strangulation.
The mob secured the person of the pria
oner by suddenly surrounding the house Of
the jailor, Mr.. Will Randall, rousing him
from his bed, and with show of force and
threats, demanding the Keys. Mr.. Randall,
finding himself prisoner in the hands of
fierce and determined men, and surround
ed by his greatly terrified family, finally
yielded to the logic of necessity, and de-
livered up the keys, requesting, however,
that they would not disturb or release any
other prisoner than Brown. this they prom
ised and faithfully observed.
The plan was well digested and executed
with ability worthy of better cause On
going to the jail they forced Mr.. Randall 10
go with them, and held him in custody until
they had secured their victim. On starting
of gun was fred, evidently rs a signal to
their comrades who picketed the various
1f fha 80, ,v1,
NAMED with the horses on the prairie near
by. They left at the Jail huge stono ham,
nier, and a mammoth crow bar, with which
they evidently intended to enforce their de-
mand, if necessary. The telegraph wire
Mr.. Field, the Sheriff, was closely watched
while the work at the jail was going on.
Thus ends another act IN the drama.
When will the "finis" be written? The arm
Of the law is paralyzedl the jsils provided
by liberal expenditure of money for the
safe keeping of prisoners, have degenerat-
ed into MAN TRAPS. where the helpless VIC
tim is held until the avenger can seize him;
and the very aids furnished by law for the
suppression of crime prove to be but valu-
able accesEories'to the lawless and vicious
spirit of the day.. God save the countryl
We copy the above from the Lookhart
Register. 1t shows up case of murder
and barbsrity worse than that charged on
the victim of the mob. The Register speaks
of the mob as only partially disguised.
We should think, then, there could be no
great difficulty in bringing the criminals to
justice. The grand jury should indict them
all for murder in the first degree, for that is
the precise crime of,which they were guilty.
1t is high time an example were made of
this class of criminals, and it seems to us
that the good law-abiding portion of the
people of Caldwell county owe it to their
country and themselves to begin the good
work here and now.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31
BARGAINS In BOOKS.

Wishing 10 close out n small stock OF new and SEQ
oud. hand Books we have on hand. we have marked
them down TO very low figures.
~ We invite attention to the following list
Any book II will be sent prepaid by first mail on
receipt Of price.
Everyday Cyclopedia Of Universal Knowl-
edge. for the Farmer, Mechanic, Business man
and Houselseeper. An invaluable work 10 all.
One large volume, e23 pages.
The Medical Adviser, for Family Use, by
Rezin Thompson. NJ. ID. 1875 pages illustrated,
bound in Morocco. IS 90. The author 10 q cole
brated phy,ioian Of the South, and the work 10 Q
standard medical authority.
Life of Capt. Fry the Cuban Martyr. A
rare book Of much Interest, handsomely bound
and Illustrated. % 90.
Home Abeautiful gift book, illustrated. 81
Life of George Peabody, the great friend Of
the South. u %.
Russian Nihilism and Exile Life in Siberia.
byJ. ". Bael. an American. an eye witness and
q graphic writer. brand new aud very interest
Ing book. profusely illustrated.
Schmucker's History of the Civil War, vols
Of 600 pages each, bound In scarlet morocco, and
finely Illustrated, 81 so per vol.
Life and Epistles Of st. Paul, by three emil
nent Divines, Conybesre. Howson and Bacon, 9lf
passs. bound ia library style. illustrated IS 90.
Life in the Holy Land, remarkable Charac-
tiers and Places. By Rev, Charles W Elliott. $40
pages, finely illustrated. In library binding % 90
Annals of the West, by James II. Perkins.
eel pages. t1.25
Men of Our Day, or biographical sketches Of
Patriots, Orator., Statesmen, Generals, Rsformerl
PfnABcieru, and Merchants. Elegantly Illustrated
b, a portraits from life. By L. P. Broefe,t. n d
One volume Of sss , IN embossed koroceo, 81 90.
The New York Tombs; It's Secrets and Its
Kysisries, being . History Of Noted cnninsls,
With narratives q thslf Grimes, - gathered b.
Charles Sutton, Warden % the Prison. In LiorA-
~ style, ee4 pages illustrsied, u %.
Human Rights and their political Guarantees
Judge Barlbui. siOo.
DeliA's Doctors or q Glance Behind Tho
eoe1ss. Mrs. creansr Tets.
Plain Home Talk, aud Medical Common
seBss. =. ,. Fosts. n. D. 81 50.
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser,
IN fi.in RngIish. Ur. r. v. Pierre. 81 50.
The Right Word IN the Right Place, or
Poefss DsetiossrJ. 7sots.
Children. Management q IN Health and
Dsss.se. D.. shss. 81 o.
Pair Harvard. q story Of American College
liz Pstns- SO. On o.
Ezdy Days In California, Farnham, 75ctA
waIksr On Beauty, Tntermarrage. and Wo-
r.-. th-ss istsrsssine rsisnss. borts .s.b-
TIE Pr18ciples Of Physiology applied 70 he
pr.ssrsssiss ss.ss.ish, az = shs inyrsysussa-
\ D. A sts.1arf vsrt. o. -
NJ Courssf1tio- q Man, considered IN re-
laust y frts-rsi a -cs. ~ e-srrs cs.set -
PoPs's Ess.y On Ma zsctN
Ffrs TAnglares-Lafin. It1iiE1. Preach.
sssrisA. - ss-n.s. sifbsui q is-.1ss. ! sstI
P1a-ns - Mr. Hernaua
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Spontaneous Combustion.

Ed. FREE PnKss'-There happened in our
vicinity such a very strange case Of spon-
taneous combustion that thought 1t might
interest the readers Of the PREss At IL
o'clock at night, Jan. 25th, Mrs. Roberts,
who lives on Mrs. Randall's farm, on the
Blanco, was awakened by great light in the
and looking out they discovered
one of the houses on the farm burned down.
There was no fireplace in tho house, and II
had been vacant over month.
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Assignee Notice.

W. J. Reed a Co, Mercantile firm do
ing business in San Marcos, TEXAS, and
composed q ". J. Reed and T A Reed
having made an assignment. undertbe laws
OF this State, Tor TIE benefit Of Their cred
Tors, both individual AID partnership No
tee Il bsrehy gwen 10 al such credit9-s as
purpose sooopting he terms Ct SD assign-
a1s1f. - p-.=aIt her claims within TIE tine
rras1rl5-i ~ az. 70 tie undersigned Eho
= -rs,a sEzsE1 = N s.Aid sssig1rssut. Azd b
give hl-. 1o.ies a her scospts8os - re-
q1ired b. lsu. GDo. Bs1eas-
AEiE1se.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31

Since Il dropped its patent The San Mar
COS Free Press has improved greatly. In
noticing the advent Of the Hays County
NeEs, which hAs Just started 1t Kyle, The
Free Press. among otSer things has this 70
ar. "As re have before bad occasion n
remark. ne are sksptiesl - 10 TIE rsAi ned
q more THAI one DerEIaper n Bays co1n-
u. ADD tie Ahility OF dizposstio1 - ne
people - support more t1sn oDs rssPectAhes
shsst. but shall oily b EE-se1bly cis-
appointed n il sto1H tz-n cot t5st -t Ers
rsistaksn IN tins visv q TIE s1biecf--
IN views ~ tbs Free Prass On AS T'o.l-.t
srs at,1lf oc-rect end Aeoord Trac5selT sIth
tboss of Tie Sszr Yi1i5cEsar. STR
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31

WEATHER quite warm at this writing. If
it lasts few days the 'iguid wives" will be
overhauling their stock of garden seeds
''Wait little longer, Is our advice.
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For Sale,

On terms 10 suit purchasers. tzoveIIhnish-
ed dwelling houses, one Of eight rooals and
one Of 1--WE rooms. Also stsbling. Near
College. VIII seu either or both Address
FRKK PRS Office
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The money will be refunded In any case
where DR.. Gilman's COHOSH and TAR
fails to benefit cough or cold.
RAYsoLDs & DANIEL.
San Marcos.
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LAgal 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 the present, at the Court House,
San Marcos. Oct. 25-ly.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31

We beg leave to call attention to the fact
that the bankrupt stock Of WIN. Gieson is
rapidly diminishing, and tho entire stock
may be sold any day in bulk. opportunities
arc lost daily for goods at half value by pro-
crastination. ". T. RoDIsaoN, Agt.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31

The Giesen Bankrupt stock Is not being
replenished, and parties desiring bargains
should call soon and save money.
W. T RoBIEsoN, Agt.
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Assignee's Notice.

AL persons indebted to the firm of W. j.
Reed & Co., or to the individuals composing
said firm, are hereby notified to pay such
Indebtedness at once, to Messrs. Hutchinson
& Franklin, San Marcos Texas.
GEO. BRIoos,
Assignee of w. j. Reed Il 90.
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The marriage OF Chss Wetzel and Miss
voses, which has been expected for about
year pest WAS actually consummated the
first of this week We wish them happy
ife-voyage.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31

SMoLs copies Of the FREE PREss for sale
at the Office, Ave cents each.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31

PIroHrosp's FAvoRrTR is the name of the
best nickel cigar to be had in this market.
Try it. 80
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31

Wagons, plows, fence wire and agricultu-
raj implements are sold less than cost at
Giesen's stand. w. L. RoDISsoS, ACT.
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For Rent.

The store room ON the East side OF the
public square recently occupied by the San
Marcos Book Store.
d. s. Combs.
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Murder! Murderll The forty thousand
dollars general mdse. are daily slaughtered
at Giesons store, (atnearly your own prices.
Our we'll known salesmen are polite and at
tentive. w. T. ROBINSON, Ag..
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GnEAT SLAUGHTER in prices of clothing
boots, shoes and dry goods, hardware ETC.,
at Bankrupt Store of Giesens.
". T. RopIHsoN, AIT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31

TIE most appropriate present you can
make to friends residing abroad, by odds, is
q COPY of the FREE Press for 1884.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31
Valentines.

Sentimental and comic, a nice supply. at
the SAN MAHooe Book STORE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31

Some of that fine flour still left at
McALLIsTER's.
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TIE trains ON the /. & G. NJ, are now
making better time. Wonder If that en-
gineer's report to the Legislature has not
stirred them up somewhat.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31

GLADuE 4 MosExR, carpenters and build
ers. Can give the best Of references. tt.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31

OLD NEWSPAPERS for wrapping purposes at
the FRzn PRRss Office.
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BABBI1r METAL always supplied at the
FRER Press Office,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31

A full line of Landreth's Garden Seeds.
RAYNoLDs & DANIEL.
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CAPT. KYLE Is again to the front in his
documentary remembrances Of the Free
PRRss. Thanks.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31

An important term of our county court is
in progress. Some fifty casos hayo already
been disposed Of. Court will continue boz
yond this week. aftor tho criminal business
IN disposed Of the civil and probate will be
taken up. We win give detailed report in
our next issue.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31

Onion set., two varieties, in fine oondi-
ton. RAYEoLDs d DANIEL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31

Toa SALE CHEAP "A large heating stove.
Inquire at FREE PREss Office.
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Fresh Seed Potatoes and Garden Seeds at
McALLIsTRR's.
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Spring styles of wall paper to arrive.
NANCE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-31

Jusr now IL ID between seasons" with our
merchants, which win account for some fall.
ing on In their advertising favors.
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SEE advertisem ent of list of cheap. books.

People don't stop buying carpets from
NANCE.
National Republican., 1884-06-12
Washington vs.. St. Louis, Athletic park day.
LIB rary and Scientific Association.


At the organization meeting of tho
Eatio nal Library and Scientific association,
held at the!Masonic temple last evening, tho
following gentlemen were elected officers
and named on the committees: President,
Matthew G. Emery; vico president, r. S.
Verdi, NJ. D.; corresponding secretary,
Charles Lammon; recording secretary,
Thomas /. Gardner; treasurer, Lewis j..
Davis; custodian, John c.. Lang
Trusteos--George Bancroft Thomas Tay-
lor, NJ. d., James c. G.. Kennedy, John b..
Alley, Thomas Somerville, Albert Pike.
Thomas /. G ardner, William Calver John c.
Lang, j. J. Coombs.
Council-Louis j. Du Pre- Sevelon A.
Brown, ID. L. Salmon. Richard II. Sylvester,
Charles c. Snow, James X. Redington, Jo-
seph III. Morrison, William Birney,
W. P. Dunwoody, b. p. Mimmick,
James G. Payne, John Tweedale,
John A. Ryder, J. r. Thompson, Wm. b..
Todd, Joaquin Miller, Charles ]. Kintner,
Philip T. Dodge, w. w. Granger, Theo. Gill,
and Abraham J.. Guss.
In an address to the association the presi-
dent stated as his conviction that our citi-
zens should soon have the advantage of n
library and reading worthy of Washington
that while the want of an institution such
as this had been recognized for many years,
it needed but an effort by representative citi-
zens to erect a library worthy of our beauti-
ful city. The meeting adjourned to Wednes.
day next as the same hour and place.
National Republican., 1884-06-12
nrr. sHuler,s Credltors.

One of the largest dcpositors in the bank
of J. II. Squier & Co. is Mr., IL. Bruggemann,
who lol Is position in tho general postoilice.
He has several thousand dollars at stake, A
meeting of the creditors of the bank was to
have been held last evening at his residence,
$50 NJ street, but the only persons who called
were pensive looking young man and lady,
They remained but few minutes
Mr.. BruRgemann was seen at the rooms OF
the Washington Chess club in tho st. Cloud
building. He was deeply immersed in this
most scietho of games and smoking large
meerschaum pipe.
~ think" ke said, "the notice was too
short one for full meeting, and i will call
another meeting for next Saturday
night. Our object is to SO.
ouro the services of lawyer
10 examine the books of the bank so that VIC
can ascertain ourselves what the assets and
liabilities are. We do not care what Smith
or anybody else says. We want to know our.
seles how the affairs Of the bank stand" Sc
sp6aking, Mr.. Bruggemann resumed his play
with philosophic serenity.
National Republican., 1884-06-12
Married The Wrong Girl.

ATLANTA, GA, June 1l.-A peculiar case
of remorso and self.destruction eliminated in
st. Clair county, near Eden, Ala, yesterday.
Eighteen months ago Abe Mullins, prosper
Gus young farmer of st. Clair county, fell in
love with two young ladies. His infatuation
was so evenly balanced that for long timo
he was unable to decide which was best
suited to share his joys and sorrows through
life. Finally, in a fit Of piquo to one who
had displeased him, he married the other.
Now, after seventeen months of welded life,
he has discovered that he did not marry the
one he really wanted, and, to drown the
unhappincss caused by the terrible mistake,
he committed suicide by almost completely
severing his head from his body with u razor.
National Republican., 1884-06-12
shocking treatment OF Insane Poor.

CAFE MAY, N. j., June 1l.-At the meet
ing of the New Jersey Medical society to-day
the report of tho committee on lunacy was
read, and revealed n shocking condition of
affairs as regards the treatment of the insane
poor in the various county homes throughout
the state. Tho report sets forth that tho
blame for the disgIaceful neglect lies wholly
with the boards of freeholders.
The report says: at is apparent from the
answers to the committees queries that mo-
chanical restraints, such as strait jackets,
wristlets, irons, &C., are yet employed in
some places. The most astounding admis-
sion is made that not single case
in any of these county houses is
under medical treatment. Not single
autopsy of the brain has been made.
There is among all tho establishments but
one clinical thermometer and one galvanic
battery. No record is kept of the history,
symptoms, changes in condition, mode of
treatment, or causes OF death, except in ono
instance Only in a very few places are re-
ligious services held upon tho Sabbath, and
no amusements are provided"
National Republican., 1884-06-12
ANOTHER HEAVY FAILURE.
Debts TO the Amount OF S2,sOO,OO0, with
Actual Assets Less Than 100000.

DcDts 10 tne amount or SS,SUOsOOUs WIN
Actual Assets Less Than 100000.
NEW YORK, Juno 1.-THE schedules Of
Orlando NJ. Bogart, Richard w. Bogart, aud
Alanson NJ. Wilcox, Of tho firm of o. NJ. Bo-
gart 81 Co., bankors and brokers' of 10S
Broadway, who made an assignment to John
Wheeler, were filed to-day. They show the
firms debts to DO S210O,9O7 nominal assets,
including securities pledged for loans,
$l,413,48S, and actual assets including tho
equity in securities pledged for loans, $07,03l.
The individual statement of o. NJ. BOgart
shows liabilities OF Sl51,9 nominal assets
$35l,76i, and actual assets $9,402; that of X,
w. Bogart individually, shows liabilities
SSl ,30S, nominal assets $7i,25S and actual
assets $i.075, and that of A. NJ. Wilcox shows
liabilities nothing, nominal assets $1,000,
aud actual assests 1000 The value of
securities pledged for loans is stated TO bo
S1l3,077. Tho total amount of unsecured
deposits is put at S737, l3i. The assignee has
given bond In tho sum of 100000. Tho
principal secured creditors are tho following:
National Union bank of Dover, N. j., money
loaned on security, $l20,000; Greenwich
bank, money loaned on security, $4,000:
Dudley Z. Ely, money loaned on security,
$4,000; Farmers and Mechanics National
bank of Hartford, Conn, money loaned on
security, $4,000; Danbury National bank,
money loaned on security, $22, 1876; National
Bank of Commerce. money loaned on sccu-
rity. $50,O00 Tarrytown National bank,
Tarrytown, n. Y, $4,000; First National
bank, South Norwalk, Conn, $4,000; South
Norwalk Springs bank, $4,000; Central
Trust company, $4,000; Fourth National
bank, 100000; Metropolitan National bank,
$65,000; Savings bank, Danbury, Conn,
$4,000; Martin Leach & Co., $4,000;
William Agnew & Sons, $4,000; w. A.
Thompson, trustee, $13sOO0; New York Life
Insurance and Trust company, $4,000; Savin
& Vanderhoof, $lOO,00O; Hollis j. Powers,
$1l6,653.
Among tho firms assets arc stated to be
Chicago and Northwestern, Union Pacific,
and other companies stock, the actual value
Of which is uncertain, it having boen pledged
as collateral security or loaned.
National Republican., 1884-06-12
ROANOKE COLLEGE.
Closing Commencement Exercises
Honors Awarded and Degrees Conferred.

Closing Commencement Exercises-
Honors Awarded and Degrees Conferred.
SALEM, VA, June 11.-Tho closing exor
cises Of tho thirty-hrst commencement of
Roanoke college took place as follows:
George A. Nelson, Virginia (third honor,
Latin salutatory; c. N. A. Yonce, Virginia
Second honor), Greek grafton; J. A. Hatlard
Virginia, subject, "Utilitarianism;" J. Il.
Kittenger, Virginia, subject, "The Patriotic
Statesman;" J. B. Umberger, Virginia, sub
iect. THE New Industries of the South"
X. b. Levy, Texas, subject, Samuel Hous-
tom" George A. Nelson, Virginia, subject,
"The True Philosophy w. G.. Morehead,
Virginia, first honor, valedictory. The degree
of A. b. was conferred on the members of the
graduating class.
The degree of NJ. A. was conferred on the
following members of the class of 1879:
Robert l.. Barnett, Salem, Va; w. w. Buck
Rural Retreat Va; Prof. Il. Ernest Campbell
Hagerstown, Md; II. B. Dawkins, Farmers
vile, La. Rev. Junius b. French, San An
tonic Tex.
The degree of Phi. d. was conferred on
President G. w. Holland, of Newberry col
lege, South Carolina, and upon Prof. z. M.
Binklo, of Pennsylvania college, gettysburg
Pa. The degree of d. ID. was conferred upon
Rev. Washington GLADDEN., LII. d., of Colum-
bus, Ohio. The degree of LII. ID. was con-
ferred upon Rev. Joseph A. Seiss, of Phila-
delphia, and upon the Hon, Marshall p.
Wilder, Phi. d., of Boston.
Tho medal in mathematics was awarded to
Mark Evans, of Virginia; the medal in Greek
| to d. G.. Armstrong, of Virginia; tho medal in
oratory to +. IL. Hendrix, of South Carolina,
and the scholarship in English to w. a. Smith,
of North Carolina.
The session has been eminently successful.
| The number of students has increased, and
includes representatives from seventeen
states, Indian territory, and Mexico. Tho
outlook is hopeful.
Rev. Prof. Turner, of the Lutherville Fe-
male seminary Of Maryland, was elected
alumni orator.