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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13
Hot, dry and dusty.

The country papers are now busy ehron
telling ''iint bales"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Parties from San Antonio and Austin can
come down in the morning and return in
the evening of the same day.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Scratch-books, suitable for taking notes
Of Chautauqua lectures and exercises, very
SAsap-good line of stationery of all sorts.
RAYNoLDs & DANIEL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

A fine banana tree some ten feet high
flourishes beside one of the fountains on
Chautauqua Hill. Mr.. Hofheinz contrib
uted il.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Ball invitations and programmes with tas'
sells and pencils, neat, unique, stylish. Al
FREE Pass office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Look Out Another carload of that Extra
Fancy Patent Flour, "Blount & Co.'S. Royal
ty," to arrive this week to sell at the lowest
possible prices. B. F. BLoUNT & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Ladies' Broad Brim Hats received yester
day Just the thing for the Summer In
stitute." Only rs cents.
DALEY & Bro.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Always remember that the old house of
Martin Hinzie stands first class as head
quarters for all kinds of Choice Family Gro
ceries.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Ladies are requested to call and see oul
new stock of ribbon and laces.
DALEY d Bro.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

SINGLE copies of the Daily st. Louis Re
publican and Democrat. New York
sun, Chicago News, ETC., may be had at this
oHaa
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

BY order of the Board of Directors, ev-
erybody holding season tickets is hereby
ordered to write their name across the face
thereof, otherwise they cannot be admitted
to the grounds.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

The lighted pavilion on the hill presents
a beautiful and imposing spectacle at night
seen from the town below,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

The Luling Signal says cotton picking ID
going on vigorously in all sections Of cald,
well county and that labor is in demand.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

The hack drivers will put lamps along the
road to Chautauqua hill for their convent
ence at night
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Mrs. Bruce, who occupies the Carnahan
place, has small lot of superior cured
eonfOdder of the present season, which
she would dispose Of on accomo dating
terms.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

The ice cream men of the south side OF
the hill intend to place a line of torches
from their booths to the pavilion to prevent
casualties and facilitate business.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

dollar saved is dollar made. Go to
W. G. Digger, and get your mems and
boys clothing ut New York cost for cash.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

One of the torchlights at the pavilion ex-
ploded Tuesday night but no harm resulted.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

At New York Cost for 90 Days!
My entire stock of clothing and hats.
w. G. DUGGER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

We will duplicate all outside bills on
stationery. Try us and see.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Single copies of the FREE Press for sale
at the Office, also at the book store OF
Russell & Ellison, five cents a copy.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Mrs j. D. Robertson will take few more
boarders, comfortable lodging furnished.
Within short distance of the Chautauqua
grounds.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

In order to make room for fall stock, l
will offer my entire stock of clothing at N.
York cost. w. @. DuGGER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Preserve your complexion from these
parching winds, by the use of tho superb
Face Powder, BLANC De CYGSE, Sold at
San Marcos Bookstore.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Groceries Groceries! Freshest Goods in
town. Remember we put the prices down.
B. f. BLoUNT 81 Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

We have heard several of our leading
farmers express themselves that unless we
have a rain soon the cotton crop will not
''pan out" as well as is is generally antici-
pated. They say in that event the crop
will probably range from one-half to three
quarters of bale per acre, though with a
good rain within a week it would make a
bale.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Carload of the justly celebrated Moline
Wagons received and offered for sale at re-
asonable prices and terms
WV GrFsFN. Agent.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

HoUsE-KEEPER.-A Any one in want Of a
good house-keeper may hear Of one Who
is competent aud willing by applying at the
FREE Press Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

We have another city carriage for the
public hire at small fee. John Anderson.
our new livery man who now occupies the
old Bales stable is the proprietor. Com
mendable enterprise.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Visiting Cards. latest craze, at this office
Bill Heads, all sizes, lowest rates. A
FREE PRESS Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

CASH FOR PRINTING.-AT job work,
Which is essentially cash business, must
tsreafter be paid for in cash. Don't ask
etor credit OF trade in this department..
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Just received, carload Royal Potent and
Eagle Steam Flonr pronounced to be the
best in the market at N. HfNzIE's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Mrs. ". N. Soutor desires to inform her
navy friends hat she has reduced her rates
Tie moderate sum of twenty-five cents
pefmeal Mrs. SoHtOr is too well known
" require any commentator from Us.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Commissioner J. r. Burleson informs us
that there will be grand union picnic at
the springs near kimberley soon. 1t will
open on the 2lst inst Rev. MIR. Hou chins
is expected to be there and a large turn
out is anticipated
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

For Fresh pure Candies, Bon Bons, Fresh
Fruit Malaga Grapes, Oranges, etc., go to
Borin, west side public square.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

only One, rho, prompted b. ahs1rd isalo1s-
iss sDd pitiful exhibitions q splssn. WI
tard tie sirkDosrneIlf % kis hone paper
one too. uho rrufessss n . u.oisst uEy %
90 q p1bEc h1siDassl Ard who certaillT
sta-ss m fbs irfsr-sis - q co1ntry rlich
even hons ps-sr sftsrrts - snhsnos
sab as--iuerts sr,5 ncfiauE ars uo-zly
oziy q lie s--st s1i ptrreHus.-EL
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Il Istbs Kitchen. With All lie nice nooks-
N It's Olors Of Cooking, and smiles
of the Cooks
While they are preparing the ''Fishes7 and
f1,oares-
And singing the praises q Charter OAK
Stoves
The bast- East OF West
And make n further quasf-
THEO. HERRING. AFt.
dr. san MEroos. TsTss
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

j. w. Nance & Bro have now in stock
some of the finest parlor sets ever brought
to this country,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

II you are needing any kind Of Dental
work. call on Dr.. Combs, and you can have
Il done on easy terms for corn hay. oats,
wheat or cotton-seed, or any kind Of stock.
at highest market prices. 0fice north
ssde public square; opposite Courthouse.
.IAg-15-lm-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Baby photos taken instantly.
This is splendid opportunity to have
your photos taken for 60 days, or until fur.
ther notice. spectfully,
Jly I6-tf. j, Z. III. CHAPM AN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

We will suggest to our friends about town
the ACCESSIBILITY of keeping our reporter
posted as to the happenings within their
ken and not expect him to learn everything
by divination. IF you want to see anything
in print let us hear of it.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Reduced price on La. molasses at
MoAII IgTfR's
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

The beautiful aquarium in front of the
speakers stand was donated by Mr.. Holmes
& Co, aud is fine memorial of that gentle
mans generosity. The Ladies committee
have contributed many choice Towering
plants with which to surround it.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

WARRANTY DEEDS for sale at tho FREE
pnyss Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

LA1les Hereafter the price Of all oolors
= zephyr vii be reduced to ten cents per
- o. o.; but no lap vii Be broken
RUssEIL a ELLISON.
San Marcos Bookstore.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Joyce & Hardy, Mcclellan Il Granger and
Mr.. Lynch, of Kyle have each comforta-
BILE stand on the Chautauqua Hill, for the
safe of ice cream lemonade, etc.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

The board of directors met this morning
and passed resolution authorizing Rev.
Mr.. French to make q trip to San Antonio
in the interest of the Chautauqua.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Inst receiyed-a fresh lot Of full CREAM
CHEESE. JAS iNN'" " A"o'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Nice line of ater-coolers Just received
Mt M. HINZIE's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

You can buy a White sewing machine
from W. G. Digger on instruments of 50 90
per month.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

The railroad officials Mt this place received
a circular Monday, stating that reduced
rates would be given Mexican lahorers
from Laredo to POINTS, within the State,
viz: one per cent. per mile for parties of
not less than five persons.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Photos of finest quality at Chapman's
Gallery, North side of Public Square, San
Marcos, Texas.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

sOe advertisement of W. S. Gray.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

The first bale of new cotton sold in this
market was bought by VIM. Giesen last
Friday of w. J. Antrey and weighed $50
pounds and sold for 81 cents.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

The Missouri Pacific system offer reduced
fare to all DESTROYS of attending our Sum.
mer Institute. Only one and one-fifth fare
for the round trip from all points on theil
line.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Iandreth's new crop turnip seed, Just re-
ceived. hAfNoiD' "
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

The FREE Pass is in receipt of a choice
lot of fine stationery of the latest styles and
will print wedding and ball invitations in
neatest style possible. Call and see the
latest thing in wedding cards, ''just too
sweet for any thing"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

The Rev. ]. W. Neil, d. D., of San An
tononio, will lecture tonight at
o'clock at the Assembly tent, the subject
being "Poe's Raven Psychologically Con-
Gid rad
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

mean what say will sell you goods
for the next 20 days Mt New York cost.
w. q. DUGGER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13
Trash lot of bacon at Hinzio's.

Flour and bug-powders at
! McALLIsTER's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Go to Fritz Lange's for Ice Cold Soda
Water. He is conducting the business in
city style.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Chapman's photos always give satisfac-
ton. We do not see how they can fail to
please.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Prof d. A. OFT is superintendent of the
Chautauqua grounds and has complete SUI
pervision over the same. II you want any
information about them apply to him. He
will always be found on the grounds
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Rev. Dr. Goodwin, of Austin, delivered
at the Assembly tent Tuesday evening one
of his Characteristic addresses, entitled
what to Make Man Out Of" It was re-
plete with wit, pathos aud ell oquones. The
doctor is on the programme again for the
9th inst.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

; Persons not subscribers who may atty
.ny time receive copies Of the FREE
\psyss will please understand that they<
40 sent simply us samples in the hope
(,hs, the parties addressed may like IL
we'll enough to favor us with their subscrip
tons.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

New lot Of cooking. stoves at HISzIE'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

R.con 10 cts. at MoALLIsTER's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Carload of White Swan and Pride of the
Stats -four received at WM. GIEsEN, Agt.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

The parade of of our fire department
Tuesday, from their truck-house to the
grounds, under charge of Mr.. Chas. Hutch
ings, assistant chief, and foremen Smith
and Rau, was one of the features of the day.
The boys acquitted themselves with credit
marching with the steady tread of veterans.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Reynolds Il Daniel, our prosperous and
intelligent pill-rollers, are having the foun-
dation laid for a substantial fire-proof build
ing in which to store there large and in
creasiug stock OF paints, oils, aud other COM
bustibles handled in their line of trade.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Just received, fresh lot of lard, bacon
and hams, at Nj. HINzIEs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

If YOU No ed sewing machine needles, oils
Nd Sy,ures. 90 to w. G. DUaGER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Full line Sauces. Pickles, ETC., just in at
HARDY d Cos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Big lot of boots and shoes to be sold very
cheap at JOHNSON " JoHNsoNs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

The following gs1flsmen composed the
Board Of Directors Of the San Marcos sun
day School Assembly sod Sumner Insti-
tute. J. 2 Pritohett. president, Judge
Sterling Fisher secretary. Judge W ID.
WOOD. Rev. n " DuBoss. I'd J. l. Green.
Cbss Hu;ehings. Geo. MeGehee, Prof Y
". Tsrrz1f.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13


Mrs. j. D. Robertson will take few more
boarders comfortable lodging furnished.
Within short distance of the Chautauqua
grounds.
Joyce & Hardy. Mcclellan Il Granger and
Mr.. Lynch, of Kyle have each comforta-
BILE stand on the Chautauqna Hill, for the
safe of ice cream lemonade, etc.
| The first bale of new cotton sold in this
market was bought by VIM. Giesen last
Friday of w. j. Antrey and weighed $50
pounds and sold for 81 cents.
The Missouri Pacific system offer reduced
fare to all DESTROYS of attending our Sum-
mer Institute. Only one and one fifth fare
for the round trip from all points on their
line.
The board of directors met this morning
and passed resolution authorizing Rev.
Mr. French to make trip to San Antonio
in the interest of the Chautauqua.
The Rev. j. w. Neil, d. D., of San An
tononio, will lecture tonight at
8 o'clock at the Assembly tent, the subject
being "Poe's Raven Psychologically Con-
sidered."
Prof D. A. OFT is superintendent of the
Chautauqua grounds and has complete SUI
pervision over the same. II you want any
information about them apply to him. He
will always be found on the grounds.
Anyone having or knowing where TO pro-
cure one or two gasoline lamps will please
communicate with Judge Fisher, secre tary |
of the board Of directors of the Summer
Inc f,,ta cd IN Erhf tha
Pavilion.
FINE STATIONERY at the FREE PRESS office. |
Bill heads, Statements, Note and Letter |
heads. cards, circulars, blanks and any
thing the printing line neatly and cheap
" executed at this Office. Our reputation |
or 6rst-class work is well establishe d.
Prof. J. E. Pritchett Judge Fisher. and
J. B. French form the committee Of ar
engagements of the Chautauqua grounds and
all the work done thereon has been under
their supervision. Judge Fisher deserves
especial credit for the zeal and labor he has
bestowed in the work.
We are requested TO state that most of the
lectures on the programme for the session
of the Chautauqua will be delivered in the
evenings at 8 o'clock, in order TO give our
business men and busy people generally
chance 20 attend The morning exercises
will be devoted more particularly TO Sunday
school work
The receipts at the gate Tuesday at the
amounted SO 20. Nearly
everybody in the country was in attendance
and there WIS probably seven or eight hun
dred people on the ground during the day.
The Indications point to large arrivals with
the next few days.
The following gs1tlemen composed the
Board Of Directors Of the san Marcos Sun
day School Assembly and Sumner Insti-
tuie. J. 2 Pritohett. president, Judge
Sterling Fisher. secretary. Judge W. d.
WOOD. Rev. H " DuBoss I'd J. L. Green.
Chss Hu;ehings. Geo. MeGehee, Prof Y
W Tsrranf
The nlaaBssf nan re know i one and
ouiy on. rbo. prompted b. ahs1rd isalo1s-
ias aud pififul srhihifions q spleen VII
i've IN q community H-.d % Al he ca - re-
lard tie sirE1os1neIf % kis hone paper
,Ds too. vbo rrufessss n q nodes uHy 70
a. q p1blic husioeEsL Ard who certaiulT
haze m fhs irfar-sts 20 q country rkich
.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

For Sale,
Lots and 4, in block 4, San Marcos. Ap-
ply to d. D. ohASfAiN'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

We voul1 call especial attentiou 10 ear ass bee
HEARsE. Jest sdeet 70 osffiL Calls fron
Kyie nsrtBdsis ase surrosndiug tovns siii receive
pronyt attsution- sep "
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Anyone having or knowing where to pro-
cure one or two gasoline lamps will please
communicate with Judge Fisher, secre tary
of the board Of directors of the Summer
Institute. They are wanted to light the
pavilion.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

To arrive in few days-a line of the best
,eas HARDY & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Fresh country butter and eggs at Hinzie's
Genuine Middlesex blue suits for 80 30
cash, at W. " No'"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

The White is the best sewing machine in
the market, and sold by w. @. DUGGER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

The receipts at the gate Tuesday at the
Chautsnqua amounted $40 20. Nearly
everybody in the country was in attendance
and there WIS probably seven or eight hun
dred people on the ground during the day.
The Indications point to large arrivals with
the next few days
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

I.andreth's seeds for fall planting.
RAYNoLDs & DANIEL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

A lot of Magnolia hams unquestionably
the best. HARDY d Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

We are requested to state that most of the
lectures on the programme for the session
of the Chautauqua viii be delivered in the
evenings at 8 o'clock, in order TO give our
business men and busy people generally a
chance 20 attend. The morning exercises
will be devoted more particularly 10 Sunday
school work.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-08-13

Hats at N. Y, cost for cash, Mt
w ~ nrn ennis
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-27

benefits of this Law, I'D let than decide
whether they Will tax the mselves Or not
Mr.. F0ULKE: ] am very war uly IN f. vOr
of this bill The time mas passe waeu an.
other dollar of subsidy should be paid 20 any
railroad enterprise which, alt tough il has
done great good, is a fruitful source of i'm
pending danger to the interests of the State.
In the interest OF the people, who ought 10
have the right TO determine for what they
will pay their own money, We ought not
longer to continue the present law upon our
statute books
Mr.. WILLARD: 1 sincerely trust this bill
will pass. Under bill lise this saw built
through Lawrence and Greene Counties
EarrOw-eauge road, when the subscription
was made for broad-Reuge road, and saw
the Taxpayer pay out SO o for no return
whatevef. II is almost impossible FOR a tax
payer 10 defeat such tax. after tie County
Com Tnlsstcners have ordered an election TO
vote for OF against railroad sid. II is alnaost
always carried By corruption and by d0at
ing vote. These taxes are laid for private
enterprises 10 build mp corporations in which
the people have no interest The time has
come when we should no longer say 70 cor
porations that you can put vOnr hands into
the pockets Of the taxpayers Tor your private
benefit.
Mr.. SMITH, Of Jennings: I believe this
Law has produced great benefits to the peo-
pie. ] oppose this bill because il takes away
lIUlu tiAt frNNit tNt llHut 70 A1f5Iu litAF
own affairs Ia this matter.
Mr. MAY: / believe / know the feelings
Of tie people Of Southern Indiana, who
have not the advantage Of railroads the
northern part OF the State have. aud who
are anxious to take advantage of this Law
The only motive FOR the repeal Of this la 2
seems % be 20 prevent competition. j have
heard no demand for the repeal oil this iav.
IL is disgrace to say these propositions ere
carried by corruption. Wo want these rail
roads If We can get them, and, Tor one, I an
opposed to the repeal OF this law The argu.
ments made in favor Of this bill are enough
70 defeat 10. Railroad competition does In
ure % the benefit 0f the people OF the State
Mr.. HILLIGASS: I am opposed to the
passage OF this bill. One OF the best invest
ments our county ever made was voting
tax 70 secure the building OF the Chicago
and Atlantic Railroad, and am not willing
10 cut of other counties from obtaining like
benefits If ihev so desire.
Mr.. WEIR demanded the proylons cues
ton
The demand was seconded by the Senate,
and under its operations the bin vas re- scted
by yeas 20 nays -
Mr.. CAMPBELL of ct. Joseph, explain
Ing. La our township, ia the city OF SOuth
Bend, We have within the last year received
great benefits by the law new in force.
am willing other townships 10 the State shall
have an opportunity 10 receive similar ben
ehts from the operations OF the present law
aud so ] vote mo- against the passage Of
this bill.
Then came recess for dinner