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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12
1.-THE Tune the Old Cow Died off,

In Scotland and the North Of Ireland this
saying is common In the mouths of the peas
sntFy, though all who use 1t may not under
stand It's origin. II arose out Of an old
song
There was an old man aud he had an old
COW,
And he had nothing TO give her;
So he took out his fiddle and played her a
June
Consider, good COW, consider:
This Is no time q year for the grass to grow,
Consider. good COW, cousiderl"
The old COW died of hunger, and when
any grotssquely melancholy song or tune is
uttered the North country people say. THAT
Is the tune the old COW died of."-London
Agricultural Gazette.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12
Misc Sayings.

There is less devotion to principle than
70 appetite.
The current Of hate will wash away the
foundation Of love.
The Universities of many furnish success
for the few.
Silent genius is hsArd quicker than loud
ignorance.
Mans genius needs woman's encourage
ment 10 developit
Few men can be won by trpth when false
hood brings them q revenue.
When soul and stomach both hunger feed
the latter before eDdeayoriDg 10 satisfy the
appetite Of the former.
Al man Of bumor can bew more golden
chips FROM . sunbeam than be who swings
he DIM and Prossie ada Of life
In st1dyiug character do not be bind 10
The sbortocnings Of warm friend OF the
virtues Ct bitter eoemy.-WhitehAn
nnea
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

The Depew letter il another effort
10 falsify history in the eStnyagant
desire 10 apotheosize General Grant
The fame Of the great soldier does
not need any Of fction's aid, and such
efforts are only calculated 10 detraet'
from his splendid merits, His in
comparable career requires only truth
10 send his namo and fame down TO
the remotcst ages There is nothing
10 gain for Gen. Grant by besmirch-
ing tho memory OF Andrew johnson,
nor in falsely representing him az the
advocate OF seating Tilden. General
Grant was a republican, and acted ac-
cording TO the party dietum. In civil
afiairs no was worry fallible. Asa Cap
tain his mort wac proved by success,
Laredo Times.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

The death OF Gen. Mcclellan leaves
no survivor among the officers who
at different times commanded the
Army OF tho Potomac. Mcclellan
was first TO serve and last 10 die. His
immediate successor in the field was
Burnside, who in turn gave way to
Hooker; no 10 Meade, and Meade to
Grant. Meade remained in nominal
commander the Army Of the Potomac
until the close Of the war, but during
tho last year he was under the imme-
date supervision and command OF
Grant.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12
CURE FOR PILES.

Piles are frequently preceded by sense
Of weight in the back, loins and lower part
Of the abdomen, causing the patient to sup
pose he has some affection of the kidneys or
neighboring organs. At times, symptoms
Of indigestion are present, flatllenoy, uneasi-
ness Of the stomach, etc. A moisture, like
perspiration, producing very disagreeable
itching, after getting warm, lisa common at
tendant. Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles
yield at once to the application of DIR. Bo-
sankos's Pile Remedy, which acts directly
upon jhe parts affected, absorbing the tu-
mors, allaying the intense itching, and eff
fecting permanent cure. Price. 80 cents.
Address, The DR.. Bosanko Medicine Co.,
Piqua, o. Sold by r. FRoMME.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12
The Worlds Champion.

Mr., Edward Hanlan, the great oarsman,
and until his recent contest with Beach in
Australia, the char ,-sSsFetS.e, world, may
certainly be Loo on as authority in
everything affecting athletic sports. Be-
fore leaving Australia for this country, he
wrote letter in which he stated that he
had used St. Jacobs Oil with the most be-
neticial results. He found it a reliable
remedy for muscular pains In the arms
and limbs, and from his personal ex-
perience took great pleasure in recommend
ing 1t. No stronger proof Of the truth of
what is claimed for st. Jacobs Oil could be
furnished than this, and it will undoubtedly
carry great weight with thoughtful and in-
telligent people.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12
Last Monday Mr.. Carl Halms, liv

Last Monday Mr.. Carl Halms, liv
lug near Seguin, came to town for
the purpose Of buying brick, but the
evil one conquered him and he was
soon crazy with drink. In the even
ing he started home in his wagon,
but had not gone far when he met
with fatal accident. He was found
late that night hanging over his wag-
on bed, with his neck between two
poets. How he ever got in that posi-
ton is n mystery, but it is good
temperance lesson.-San Antonio Ex-
press.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

SMITHS BILE BEANS restore the appetite.
prevent billousness and dyspepsia, strength
en- the system and purify the b ,ed, and will
positively prevent chills and fever. One boan
10 q dose. There are twenty doses in bot
Tie. Sold by druggists at Is cents per bottle.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

NJ A. P. ". Of HsSRtlon, Ga, has recently
emerged non ope Of the no,t reusrkabls cases Of
Blooc Poison on record, His body and limbs hac
10 iess than four huodrsd snail uiosfs-his boue,
tornent~d hin With psins-hiS appetite failet-hii
kiinsys presest~d friEhtfal symptons-and all doc.
tors and 100 bottles Of the uoa popular Reod Pct
son remedy ssilet % give him any relief BE 80
curst n 3. T. the osncentrs;ed and cuek cure, ard
Eve bottles healed the ulcers. relieved all fEi.
- IT. kitney r-sts-ed bis appetite. ana rns3s hin
a healthy and happy nan Any oos ear seizure rs
fzll nae sns osrrespsnd With hin
Esry chspnsn. q Atihuts. Fsiust ~ pourss q
Feb While usng lvs botiiss - ?. 3 2 i. arf "a
curee q Eorssrf-i ease ofscro.uia = tie uock.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12
II Has Sayed nv Life.

baya hee, snff.,ino with sc,ofnls
,or ,ha mas, Sonr Ssa,s r., twc
wears ,rE~J vsr;o,s ram.J;ss nrs
scr;hsa nv 4 number ~ ths Lss, INV.
sic;sns Irhev trsa,sJ me tor Via,
,ha. "a,,s1 = y.,,v ,nnor on ,be nacL
ill., nr"vsd q dai,s;on 40 ,ha r;s;ne
,.h;oh h.d ass,,,nsd = Ia rinl shansl
hrnka ana commenced 10 d;scharoe
frsaIv In Issa hs;ns convinced tbst
,La sa,;c,;on With Which I suffered
was oi 4 scrnfulons natnra / WAS in.
snanJ 49, A.. Sw;,,,o an.o;s, MAS
oro'S;,a Jssnsra,a ami wanted n
snesdv curo and as tho g SS did
.p, ~, no. n,omn,Iv 40 7 ,Longht n
should 7 was sas;ly nersuaded 10 anti
u and trv another DENOMINATION. That
iii ~. No oood andT cbanoed 10
sno,ho, oon,a;n;n, notasb and mar.
anrv and that came near wreckino
me Nv ,;fe WINS desnaired of All.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12
Farmers and Mechanics,

Save money and Doctor bills. Relieve
your Mothers, Wives aud Sisters by timely
pptoh&se Of DR., Bosanko's Cough and Lung
syrup, beat known remedy for Coughs,
Colds, Group and Bronchial affections. Re-
lieves Children of Group in one night. and
may save you hundreds of dollars. Price 80
cents and $l.O0 Samples free. Sold by
II. FRoMMR
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

VNHE BEST book and ons that will be
l. read by all classes of our Texas people
ia that great nork upon great subject, The
Life Of Sam Houston, the Father Of 7eras,
written by the late VIM. Carey Crane.
The name of Sam Houston is one that
thrills every patriotic Te1as hesrt. His
name is inseparably connected with all the
sweetest memories of our States history.
The publishers ore advertising for agents to
push the sale of this work In all parts of the
State and we do not think it will require
much effort to induce our Texas people TO
buy this grand book for themselves and
their children. The publishers offer liberal
terms and we advise oil who can engage to
write to them. Address
WILLIAM G.. ScARFF 4 Co.,
June 25-6m Dallas, Texas.
Mention this paper.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

1t is reported that the Knights Of
Labor in Texas will work politically
with the Prohibitlonists. This is the
only proper thing for them and all
other respectable labor organizations
to do everywhere. No class of citi-
zens can be more benefited by pro-
hibition than the laboring men, and
all their interests lie in the success
OF that party.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12
The MYSTERIOUS Writing

which appeared In characters Of living FIRE oil
the wallis OF BeShaIzArs palace, striking dismay anC
terror In the souls Of all the guests at the banQue
aud he Jewish captive, Impaired to the Kips rhG
he Was weighed In .he balance OF Dv ne Justiee anC
found wanting Ers the mornings sun arose, th'
proud King was . prisoner, and his kingdom hat
passed away. II you would avoid losing possession
Of the Kingdom OF health, and live to good old az,
assist and fortify nature By using Home ssnstiv'
Cordial.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12
RuekIen's Arniea Salye.

The best salve in the the world for cuts
bruises, Sores ulcers, Salt Rheum, fever
sores, letter. chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, aud all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t Is guar.
Arted TO give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price - cents per box. For sale
by r. Fromme. ly
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12
BILE BEANS.

We do not recommend /" Bile Beam" TO cure
an the Ills human nature Is heir 20. but We
know they are superior In every respect, as
ezil artic and enrrccinr u the liver, 20 pills
andlIluiJ liver regulators 9ne hesR Is a
dose. They do NJ; gripc. sisSsu ;'se st1n=rh
o. weaken the system. Try a ~ 'E"e ard
YOU viii nrgrr i.e gii'Iostti,e >'ld y eruS-
sisis and Iaedirius dc,i"-s - = r'ri- = huitle-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12
These are Solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system regu-
lator ever placed within the reach of suffer
ing humanity, truly is Electric Bitters. In
activity of the liver, Biliousness, Jaundice,
constipation Weak Kidneys or any disease
of the urinary organs, or whoever requires
an appetizer, tonic. or mild stimulant, will
always find Electric Bitters the best and on
ly certain cure known. They act surely
and quickly, every bottle guaranteed to give
satisfaction or money refunded Sold at
fifty cents bottle by Il. Fromme.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12
Prop4t Tresthsut for Coughs.

That he rssdsr nay fully uDders.ADd
vh.a eeostitstss 3 sod czpeh and Lang
Syrup vs vil sHy tnEt Tar and Wild Cher
" n tbs hssis q TIE best remedies ys1 dis
covered Ibs-s ingrsais1ts Eisb ssrs-li
ofhers equally sscscs0us. eztst hrEaly irto
Dr. Bs~Enkois CSssh so1 L1Eg syr1p. thas
zakfns q ors a. fss nosf rs6abls ocr 90
ne .srksL Prics s. ets sd q %. Ss-
- frss- Sid ~ =. Froz=s
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12
A CaptaIn,s Fortunate Discovery.

Capt. Coleman, schr. Weymouth, plying
between Atlantic City and Few York, had
been troubled with cough so that he Yves
unable to sleep and Yves induced to try DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
It not only gave him instant relief, but al
layed the excessive soreness in his breast.
His children were similarly affected and a
single dose had the same effect. DR.. Kings
New Discovery is now the standard remedy
In the Coleman Household and on board
the schooner. Free Trial Bottles of this
Standard Remedy at II. FroRte's drug
store.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

Ayers ChsrTy Ps4orl wonderfully in
orssses the pors- and tsIibiEty q the voice
enabling p1blic spsstsrs 20 spetk clearly
AID vifbocf fEtiE1s. II zsofis Who Are
trouhled vith colis vo1H take Ayers Chsr-
y Pscso-sl before Eo1ns 10 ehlrck q p1soes
q puh5c suts-zsinDeut. thy rozd Euo5d
oozEhing- greatly 70 he oozfort q eotA
bssrsrs E13 sPsklk-sk
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

Work was again suspended at the
Howard oil mill and cotton compress,
of Palestine, Oct. 81, forty hands, all
colored, having struck. The strike is
for reduction in time
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12
4 CARD.

Ts a. slo trs su-,-iuE srsz he srru-r 80 n
f-ursu-us cfyuuth. nsrruus urstnsss. early escsy.
iass lfEszhsss. As-. ! 81 ssbs a r-eips thst ~ir
cu-s "a FEEE OFCHAEsE Tss E-sst rsussT
-ss si-ss-.rss ~ . uissisur-y n ss-tt Ausrio.-
ssne q --lf-sssrs-s.s srvti-ps - RFr. sosrrs :.
lFsfs, Szfsrr y - rs-S Org ggEy
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

Iron, PRAInIE NANCE AND SCRATCHES of
every kind cured in 30 minutes by WOOL
YoRp's SANITARY LoTIos. Use no other,
This never fais. Sold by II. Fromme,
Druggist, San Marcos. Oct. 29-ly.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

Have tested Tongaline in neuralgia. 1t
it is very seldom that give laudatory notice
or praise Of proprietary medicines but Ton
galine has given ME perfect setisfaction.
g. b. Ostrander, M. D., Fairbury, III.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

A fashion paper announces that
low-necked dresses are to be dropped
at the opera next winter. The intel
ligence ia somewhat alarming.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12
DIED.
rmpU,s TO ur,LE MARY o,SrsFLr,

Our brightest hower has faded. bad VI
our hearts when we gave little Mary ba
90 her heavenly father. We miss her.
Wa humbly say, THY will oh God, not OF
be done" Her spirit was gently borne
heaven Wednesday morning. Oct 20. i8l
and she Is now. "Safe In the arms Jesul
Bot Oh. our hearts arc bitter reapipg.
A We think Of her this night.
Aud our eyes are dimmed with weeping
'Tis lonely watch we're keeping
Fvr the loved one now sleeping
Sleeping meath deaths cruel blight.
But the memory Of the blssssng
Scattered with her willing hand.
Soothing sorrow, care REFRESHING.
Winning peace and wrongs redressing
Through her gentle sweet caressing
LAyished on her little band,
Sweetens half the bitter draining
OF this chalice now we drink;
Stills the words Of half complaining
Gives to woe soothing straining
A We cit alone and hunk
Think Of days of light and leisure,
With her magic artless wiles-
0hl she never thought 10 measure.
For she Welded all her treasure,
Bringing with her lifo aud pleasure
Willing deeds and loving sInilss.
But those times Of blissful dreaming
Non have passed away for aye
And the siniles 30 bright and beaming
And tho deeds 30 pure. no meaning,
An are gone and eyes aro streming
Hearts are aching from this day.
She was not brilliant flower.
Born TO dazzle and decoy,
PlGcked not from some fairy bower,
Brought not forth in passions hour
Love and grace her greatest doyer
Love and grace ana virgin joy.
30 she lived, and 10 In dying
She has shown q perfect heart
Through her pain, no weary, trying,
It'll the last. all ills defying,
On bed OF torture lying,
" Heapen was her only thought.
Pink, oh ye who now bewail her,
She has earned her needed reat
And though time did wither, pale her.
Nought on earth con now assail her,
For the Heavens joyful hail her,
Oh ! Ills God who knoweth best.
We closed the shutters gently,
Aud ROBBED in spotless white
We watched her little spirit
10 Hesyen take its flight.
She smiled upon us
in vain TO speak she tried
But there WAS solemn silence
When little Mary died,
The angels met in Heaven,
And with crown did wait,
TO welcome home another
Within the pearly gates;
A mothers eye looked upward,
A voice TO Heaven DRIED -
my little dsrling'a coming ~
The night that Mary died
The pearly gates were open
And angels stood beside,
TO welcome home another.
When little Mary died,
MANA.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

TonRaline has given mo better satisfaction
In the treatment Of neuralgic affections than
any thing else have ever used. q. u,
Shumway, N, D., Monroesville, Ohio.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

Net earnings of the Louisville and
Nashville railroad for September were
S437,937.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

H"pe.ee bath her victories no less renowsed than
var" We mar ehesrfully class as ooe Of them that
valuable preparation known as Home sanatiye Cor
dial. meeting &c 10 does the requirements alike Of
the healthy and the invalid.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

You can sileace man by knocking him
down; but it requires Argument to convince
him. r.;
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

1t is estimated that $4,000 visitors
were in attendance on the fair at
Sherman last week
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

Thousands can certify that the CREST TSmssy.
Home ssnstIve Cordial, has cured them Of malaria.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

Prime winter apples are selling in
New York and New England at $l.25
per barrel.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

Captain Green, of the Relhnap rifles
Of San Antonio, resigns to become
private secretary Of Senator Coke.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

An enthusiastic meeting of Irish
sympathizers was held in Galveston
Nov. l.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

Col CardEell. consul to Cairo,
leaves for BIC post, vis New York,
Nov. 20.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

The Pennsylvania railway declared
semi annual dividend of 2 per cent.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-11-12

Alarm is felt at st. Paul over the
continued prevalence of small pos.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30
To All Of wh,ch Amen.
no All OF " hten Amems
[From an article "Some Practicable Reforms" 10
the February Oentury.l

[From an article on "some Practicable Reforms" lu
the February Oentury.l
II the states in which the the local cleo
tions are now separate from the presidential
election would amend their constitutions so
that hereafter all the elections should occur
in November, a great aud valuable reform
would be secured There would still be close
and heated contests, aud the ills OF which
mention has been made would be cured but
in part but it il perfectly evident that q
very large part Of them would besabated by
this simple remedy. We arc not aware of
any reasons for continuing the present order
in these states that could have any force
when compared with the obvious reasons
which have been suggested for the change.
1t is gratifying TO hear that the people Of
Ohio are fully awake TO the importance Of
this REFORM and that movement to secure
il is receiving the support OF the best men Of
both parties. 1t is to be hoped that Ohio
will spare itself and the nation the curse Of
another October election in the presidential
year.
Another peri, city feasible reform is the
postponement of the nominating conventions
Of the political parties. The time now oc-
curing between the nominations aud the
election is much longer than is necessary for
a fair canvass Of the questions at issue and a
thorough investigation of the merits Of can
dldhteH II the conventions were not held
before the first OF August, the campaign
would be quite long enough for all practical
purposes II the elections occur once in
four years, and il the campaign be protraot-
ed through five or six months Of the year,
the time devoted to these contests is certainly
excessive. strain 30 fr, quent aud 80 long
continued upon the industrial and the moral
interests Of the nation is intolerable II we
cannot have the presidential term extended,
the next best thing to do is to shorten the
campaign. And this will be done il the bust
neis men OF the country resolutely demand
it ut the hands Of the politicians.
Still another most sslutary reform would
be the holding tf the nominating conven-
tions in balls barely large enough to contain
the delegates and the. representatives Of the
press The conventions could tn, n be, what
none Of them has been Of late, deliberative
bodies, and could xercse some judgment in
the choice of csnd dates. The presence in
the convention Of a mob of heelers and strik.
ers, from all parts of the country, to shout
for their favorite candidate, aud to overpower
the assembly by sheer brute force, is a most
discreditatle spectacle, and it has proved to
be mischi, vous appendage to our political
ma, hinery. The gentlemen of the national
committee can put an end TO this if they
will and it is to be hoped that a clear ex-
preston Of public opinion will make plain TO
them the path Of duty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30

somebody else will escape" So that was dis
posed Of. Aud we did not run into debt, aud
we did not quarrel II would be too much
to say that we never differed, but our differ
ences were never bitter.
We used TO think sometimes that Beth
shirked her share Of the work, but she WAS
the sweetest tempered creature living, aud
always willing to make amends. Then we
had to hold tight rein on Kate, who was
apt to want Injuries out Of season, at exorbi-
tant prices; and l was sometimes q trial
about the cooking, being absent minded, and
apt to burn things up. As to Mamie, she
was never any thing but comfort. We
didn't keep her long, for one day, toward
our first Thanksgiving, there was an unusual
hutter In the house. We trimmed the rooms
with flowers, and tied a white satin ribbon
on The Climax the minister and a few
friends came in, and almost before we knew
1t, Mamie and the young architect bad gone
of together in a hack, with The Climax
waiiug in basket on the front seat.
But this did not break up the society, for
another good friend stood ready to fill the
vacancy, and stepped promptly 10. Aud did
we not fnd the work too hard7 Well, some
times it seemed bother, but divided among
four, it was not oppressive and il the lar
der got empty, or other work pressed, we
took our dinners out for a day or two.
And we did not get tired of it, but after a
three years trial of the plan, are more and
more satished, for 1t is a home. We leave it
in the morning with regret aud return to il
gladly at night, feeling that it is oure, that We
are not there on suferanoe, but by right.
And this sense of security and permantncy
encourages US to add comforts and even lux
uries to our surroundings, and / think you
might hunt up and down in the city and not
6nd a more contented and comfortable set of
people than the members Of the Home CO.
operative society. .-Hdrper's Bdsdr