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FARM AND FIREslpE.

Feather Cake: One cup sugar, hall
cup butter, half cup milk, one teaspoon
ful cream of tartar, half teaspoonful
soda. or one and half teaspoon baking
powder.--7he Household.
Soaking ham over night before
boiling takes away much of its saltiness
and rancidity. 1t will also cook in less
time and have better flavor than if
not previously soaked. ~ Y. Examiner.
"A practical experimenter advises
subjecting potatoes to the light and air
after being cut, with the eyes upward
until the sprout appears-a sensible
idea long practiced by some gardeners.
IN E. Farmer.
"A goose may be plucked three or
four times during the warm season. and
despite the cruelty of the operation. the
geese are usually in as good condition
in the fall as if the feathers had been
allowed to drop out.-7roy Times.
An exchange thinks heifers intended
for the dairy should not be fed on fat
tening food. Plenty of coarse proven
der is better. 1t enlarges and
strengthens the digestive organs, and
when they come in profit. the tendency
will be to milk and not to fat.
drainage is not less valuable to the
stock-raiser than to the grain farmer.
1t lengthens the season both in the
spring and fall, keeps the soil from
poaching. and allows the cultivation of
the finer and more nutritious grasses
three most important considerations. -
Chicago Tribune.
For steamed rhubarb: Wash, peel
and cut the rhubarb into inch pieces.
Put it into a granite double boiler, add
one cup of sugar for pint of fruit, and
cook till the rhubarb is soft. Do not
stir it. When the rhubarb is very sour
steam it without sugar until the juice
flows, then drain it; add the sugar and
steam again till the sugar is dissolved.
Or, pour boiling water over it and let it
stand five minutes, then drain and
steam. Boston Globe.
The Breeders Gazette thinks wool
can be profitably produced in this
country at the present prices. To do
this the farmer must Gull out the poor
sheep. keeping only those that will
shear eight or ten pounds of wool. and
aim 10 secure fiocks that viii produce a
clip that is uniform in length and fine
ness. 1t says that prolonged depres-
sions in the price of wool have always
resulted in marked Improvements of
American flocks.
"A horse has small stomach. and
must be fed with concentrated food
chiefly. Nevertheless. change of
food during winter. to succulent yege.
tables. as carrots or rutabagas. is often
desirable. but only small quantities
should be given. Four quarts of ruta-
bagas may be given 10 horse two or
three times week with benefit, but it
is not adv sable to add any meal or
grain with the roots, lest the food
might ferment in the stomach and pro.
luce colic.-Prairie Farmer.
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The Cultivation Of smiIax.

As soon as the seeds are ripe the earth
is allowed to dry out and the foliage 10
die. The pot is then turned upon its
side in some convenient place in the
open air out of the way and where It
will get no water. About the first Of
September take the bulbs from the pot
and shake the earth from them. To
prepare for planting, put a quart or
more of broken bones in the bottom Of
the pot, then fill with soil of about one
half leaf mold, one-fourth fine sand
and one-fourth garden loan. pressing
it down firmly with the hand and filing
not quite to the top of the pot Select
the choicest bulbs and place them
around near the sides of the pot, then
cover with earth. but not too deep. Set
a trellis firmly in the center, place the
pot where it will get plenty of sun. and
water lightly until the plants begin 10
shoot up. The water may then be in
creased. but it must not be watercf
freely nnt1 it grows freely. Many
make the mistake of watsr.ng too much.
causing the bulbs to rot iowa Jour-
nd,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-09-19

The human body IL much like = good
goes too slow or too fast, 80 follow all the
others, and bad time results; II ono organ
or set Of organs works imperfectly, per-
version of functional effort of all the or
gans is sure to follow. Hence 1t IL that the
numerous ailments which make woman's
life miserable are the direct issue Of the
abnormal action Of the uterine ystem. For
and every woman knows them-there II
one unfailing remedy, DR.. Pierce's Favor.
ite Prescription" the favorite Of the sex.
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AN EXCELLENT CHANCE.

Teaching . Young Man the Business ana
Giving Him start In Life.
20, yes." said Mr.. Jobber, in his
most ELUSIVE manner; "oh, yes, we will
do everything possible for your son,
Mr.. Believeitall; we will teach him the
business, and give him first-rate start
in life."
"And the salary?" suggested Mr..
Believeitall.
20, yes, the salaryr' said Mr.. Jobber,
as if he had thought of that little matter
for the first tine. "Well, yes. of course
you understand that the salary is of no
great consequence. Your son learns the
business. which is better than salary.
small or large. No. the salary is not
large, but under the circumstances quite
liberal. Fifty dollars the first year; but
then, we raise it every year, every year,
you understand"
"Then you do raise it regularity"
said Mr.. Believeitall.
Regularly" echoed Mr.. Jobber.
"And the situation is permanently"
20, yes, we ALWAYS try to keep our
boys. always take an interest in them"
The boy enters the store, and pro-
ceeds to learn the business by running
errands. sweeping floors and busting
goods. At the end of the third year
Mr.. Jobber takes so much interest in
the youth that he gives him a first-rate
opportunity to widen his field of expert
ence by giving him permission to go
elsewhere. 1t is true that the young
manis now too old to begin at boys
wages, while the business" he has
learned can be done by any lad with
muscle enough to WELD broom or trot
over pavements; but that is no fault of
Mr.. Jobber. The boy can remain if he
chooses-at the old wages.
"But you said his salary should be
raised every year.
''Of course, but there must be limit
to everything. Surprising he should
stay with us q hundred years. You
couldn't expect us to keep on raising
right along. Why, man, it would ruin
us; yes. sir, ruin u.s."
but how about the business he was
going to learn?n
My dear sir, haven't we given him
every opportunity, every opportunity,
sir? What more could we do? We can't
make boy learn. If it isn't in him,
what can we do?'
.And you said the situation was to be
permanent"
..Ah. but he leaves of his own accord.
He thinks he can do better elsewhere,
and it is not for us to stand in the way
of boys interest; no. sir. you mistake
me, sir. if you think l would stand in
anybody's way. Good morning. sir,
g.sod morning-busy day, sir-very busy
DAY, sir.good morning." - Boston
Transcript.
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IL conferred upon that magnificent insti-
tuition, the human system, by DR.. Pierce's
"Golden Medical Discovery" that fortifics
1t against the encroachments of disease. It
is the great blood purifier and Alternative.
and as remedy for consumption, bron-
chitis, and all diseases Of q wasting ma
ture, its influence is rapid, efficacious and
permanent Sold everywhere.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-09-19

. Premature decline of power In
either sex, however induced, speedily and
permanently cured. Consultation free.
Book for three letter stamps. Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, Buffalo, NY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-09-19
GETTING RID OF A BORE.
Plan that Didn't Materialize satisfac-
torily.

Plan that Didn't Materialize Satisfac-
torily.
Several days ago colored man made
. call at the office of a Detroit insurance
agent and asked for financial aid to
assist him in starting out to become an
evangelist. The agent didn't take any
stock in him and the man went away,
to return next day. He was again put
off. but on the third day he came up
smiling and said:
Il hasn't come to Ak fur any cash dis
time"
Then what do you want?"
"Wall. you is one of de big gem'len
of Detroit, an / want your influence
If you could write me a line or two to
de effeck dat was worthy pusson it
would ist knock 'em down all long dc
line. You know how SIGH things ketch
on wild de Guild populashun?"
30, I'm perfectly willing to do that"
replied the gentleman. and he sat down
and dashed off certificate to the effect
that William Ball was an honest, up
right and worthy man, and fully en-
titled to general respect and credence.
1t was cheap way of getting rid of a
bore, but the agents satisfaction lasted
less than two hours. When he reached
home his wife inquired:
How much money did you give that
colored man. William Ball?"
me? Not a red. Those frauds don't
catch me"
But he came here with first-class
recommend signed by you. and gave
him two dollars and one of your old
suits of clothes! Now, you hand me
over that cash. or there'll be row in
this familyr'
If William Ball will call at the same
office again, or send his address on a
postal. he will hear of something to
give him sore Sims for month.-Dc-
troit Free Press.
The commercial traveller who, il
was alleged. few days ago, was ar
rested at the Windsor Hotel, in Topeka,
and fined ten dollars and costs for
drinking whisky out Of his own private
flask. appears to have been the victim
of sharpers who represented themselves
! as officers of the law. Let the humiliat-
ing intelligence go forth that there is at
least one instance on record wherein a
! drummer has been 'taken in and done
| for. ~ tchisoss fKan.J Globe.
"A man with two hearts and two
sets of ribs was on exhibition at the
Kingston Cont Hospital recently.
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The New York Sun says that if the
cholera reaches America it must come
over the ocean by water. 1t appears
that animpression lad got abroad that
if the epidemic visited this country it
would come under the ocean by cable.
-Noryist0un Herald.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-09-19

frkE's TooTHAcHE DRoPs curein minute, 80.
Glenn's Sulphur Soap heals and beauties go.
GrRMAr CORN RxnovER kills Corns BuuionG.
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A few extracts from the hundreds Of endorsements
already received:
Gen. Bent +. Butler, says: ut d the most timely
book that has been publshed and a piece q book
sent the book to resident Arthur TO be read and IN
letter accompanying. said: ~ think Il will do the
our Land syssem that Uncle Toms Cabin did with
Hon. b. r. Shivcly, Of Indiana says: 1T fs I'm.
possiblc 70 sufficiently commend your book II comes
like revelation IL deserves and win receive larger
circuston than any Other book Of history nctioA
published within the present century"
1.-THE author writes to correct great wrongs en0
fores his statements BY facts within the knowledge
Of Intelligent resders Since the day thfs Mrs stowe
Cabin NO vigorous blow has been struck in favor
Of the rghts Of the aborer."-Cxtcogo Inter 0ccan
Jan. ~, 1885
Large 10ue., Cloth. o1A pages, with eppcns
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Ct work are having remarkable success Send for cir
culars and terms 70 w. II. BAYCWOFT a Co..
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A CONCISE and bright drama In two acts.
Act IA little boy and q river. Act "a
river; no little boy.-Bur1tngfon Hds0teys.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-09-19

CRANBERRrEs will cure dyspepsia,
That's sour opiuion.-St. Pasl Herald.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-09-19

A FAMILY cri-sis-a girl baby. Chicago
Sun.
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A SWELL gatherings boil.-St. Paul
Herald.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-09-19

"A man with two hearts and two
sets of ribs was on exhibition at the
Kingston tOnt) Hospital recently.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-09-19

Il hdDfC iOauCu Win 0UdA100DCCs 0uu WitA
even such delicacies as coffee, sugar,
and molasses, purchased by barter. Most
of the clothing was made at home. In
those days money was not god. The
great fields of wheat and corn, the gar
den, the chickens. the flocks were the
forms which the money-god took forty
years ago. Some currency was needed
at tax-paying time. but the schoolmas-
ter boarded around, and part of all
salaries and wages was paid in things
from the land.
When one looks out upon the vacant
millions of acres iu the Nation, and
then look at the number of the poor.
the feeling comes that they need not be
poor. The mental care and the actual
walking about to seek work involve
more real labor than would be required
to entice good living out of the fields.
The difficulty of the case is that of caus-
ing the millions who are almost bread
less to turn to the growing of grains.
Farming is not only a science and an art,
but it is also taste, and hence to car
nv new millions from town streets to
the fields is heavy task. But many
thousands can pass from city life to
farm life, and should do so in these
years of mechanical and clerical excess.
The farm offers support, home and hap
piness to many millions besides those
now living among plows and hoes. For
a thousand years to come. if the eli
mates of earth remain what they are to-
day. the agricultural life will stand as a
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-06-04

Rev. H. M. Du Bose, pastor of shearn
church, Houston Texas, called on us last
week with Mr.. Harris He is urging the
establishment of branch of the Chautau-
qua schools this place and gave us more
information than we formerly possessed on
the subject, though not as much as we
should like to have. We are glad to learn,
that Mr.. Dubose is to be present at the com
mencement exercises of our Institute and
that he will make public address on the
subject. We trust the enterprise may sue
coed, our town being naturally finely adapt
cd to it.
Rev. J. w. Stovall, having charge of the
Victoria station of the M. i. Church, South,
and an old San Marcos boy will BIO here
until after the close of the commencement
exercises at the Coronal. John is gradu-
ate of the theological department of the
Vanderbilt University at Nashville Tenn.
is young man of strong sound common
sense and steady perseverance and has made
the most Of his opportunities. For the in
formation of 'the fair" we will state that
John is still in state of single bliss and
seems inclined to remain 80, and 1t will be
their fault if he don't experience "a change
of heart" AS far MS our observation goes
no eligible young minister is safe in this
community.
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Our Summer Normal.

We trust our readers have not lost sight
of the fact that our summer Normal is To
commence at this place on the 9Th of July.
tits to be conducted by Prof. W c. Rote, Of
the San Antonio public schools, q gentleman
admirably well qualified for the position. as
many of our people know. He is a fine
scholar and proficient in communicating
what he knows to others. 1t will be
recollected that he was present portion of
the time at the successful Normal school. at
this place four years since (the first,
and that he ranked only second to DR..
Baldwin in giving interest to it. We hope
to see q very large attendance OF the com
ing session Of our Summer Normal.
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Paste this In Your Hat.

We take please In calling the attention Of
our readers to the enterprising marble deal
or. Mr.. T. E. Byrne. of Houston. He deals
extensively N both foreign and American
Marbles and can furnish anything from the
humblest headstone 10 the finest monument or
niece of statuary at astonishingly low prices.
Fine statuary a speciality, also marble man
ties iron ratings, etc He imports directly
from Italy and arrangements are such as TO
enable him to defy c0mpetition. The beau
tiful statue and monument erected by him
for the late Major Hunter is the finest piece
Of work ever seen in this part Of the state.
We bespeak for his patrons perfect sstisfae-
tiona nd the lowest rates obtainable In the
state.
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To the Travelling Public.

OYYIcE OF
ST. LEoxaED Horn. NAN Plaza,
SAS ANTONIO, TExAs. 1854.
Editor San Marcos FKEE PHEss;
As desire TO make The St Leonard
Hotter a popular resort for stocknen, where
they may enjoy all the substantial comforts
Of frst-class hotel, have reduced ny
rates 20 correspond With the times, 70
Al 80 and 81
per day, and viii be glad 10 see yourself
and friends whenever you cone 70 town and
vii be on hard 10 attend 20 your comfort
and make yogr stay agreeable
DIR. l. A. Trsrler. formerly Of The Cen
tr.ls having associated himseI With me,
vii be found IN charge Of the c1acs. and
rsaiy to receive any q his friends Who nay
favor rs with q call
Cars and Stages pass de door.
T01rs respectfully.
PnrxEas p. JouNsBEET,
dc-s-lv Propr1etor.
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A BARGAIN.

The City Mill property in San Marcos,
Texas, will be sold for one half Of its cost in
order to make distribution among tho heirs.
The property consists Of one thrce-story
mill house, one two-story gin house, ono
corn mill, one wheat mill, three foot runners,
one three reel bolt with shutter, fan belts
and elevators complete, two cotton gins,
ono Newell screw, one thirty horse stationery
boiler and engine, new and complete, one
iron eight foot turbine water Wheel one
FIVE room dwelling house and lot. For fur
Their particulars apply to
b. w. SMITH or W. o. HuTcnIsoN.
apr, 33-3ms.
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Coronal Institute Commencement Ex-
ercises.


The following will be the programme o
exercises at Coronal Institute, during Com
mencement Week:
Friday, June 8, o a. m, Primary Examina
tions.
Friday, June 3, 1880 p. m, Exhibition.
Sunday, June z, 1880 a. m, Sermon, Rev.
E. b. Chappell
Monday, June 8, o q. m, Examinations.
Monday, June 8, s y. m, Prize Readings
and Declarations.
Tuesday, June 0, 0 q. m, Examinations.
Tuesday June 8, Up. m, Meeting of Board
Of Trustees.
Tuesday, June 9, II a. m, Art Exhibition
Tuesday, June 0, s p. m, Essays and Ora.
tons by Senior Glass.
Wednesday, June 10, 1880 q. m, Address
by Rev. G.. w. Briggs
Wednesday, June 10, p. m, Social Re
union.
All friends are cordially invited.
JOHN E. PBIToHBrT, President.
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Tie National Bank OF San Marcos.
TaRAauRy DEpARTMEnr,
ORION or ConrrRoLLpR oS TIM CuaREncy

OPTION or ConrTRoLLyR oS TIm CuaRsncy$
wlsnIHaroN. May 90. 1885.
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence presented to
tho undersigned, II has been mado 10 appear that
"The National Bank Of San Marcos" IN the Town
Of San Msrcos In the County Of Hays, and State Of
Texas, has compiled with all the provisions Of the
Revised Statutes Of the United States required 10
be complied with before an association shall DO au-
thorzed to commence the business OF Banking.
Now therefore /. Henry W. Cannon, Comptroller
OF the Currency. do hereby certify that The Ma
tional Bank Of San Marcos,u In the Town Of San
Marcos, In the County Of Hays. and State Of Texas
Is authorized 10 commence the business Of Bsnkng
a. provided In Section Fifty-one hundred aud sixty.
ninc Of the Revised Statutes 81 the United states.
In Testimony whereof witness my band and
~ Seal Of office this 25th day Of May.
Seal. 1886.
~ II. W. CANNON.
Comptroller Of the Currency.
Junn A.60d No 33Al,
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1 Am Agent 70

Mccormick self binder, Mowers etc,
Jackson wagons
Deer plovs
cassidy sulky piows
Standard cultivators
BookvAlter hay rAkes
Wheeler Thrashers
and other machinery and farm implements
for which I solicit orders, guaranteeing
lowest prices and best terms.
VIZ GrrsES.
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We have stin on band several copies Of
our sTtra containing description Of San
Marcos and Hays county. much the fullest,
srd ne believe conceded b Be the best and
D1st truthful matter q the kind which has
"a spOearHd. Just the thing b ssnd %
szsrsr iB9ziriss from shuoad Single cop
IS Eve csuts
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ParasNisi ParasOls I!

In splendid variety, from cheapest to best
at prices that commend them to the want
of all. JOHNSON q JOHNSON.
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A Is the Ashes Of Coal, or of Wood.
~ That many Stoves burn without very
much good;
But the CHARTER OAK cannot its pur
chasers cheat,
For at little expense It's Treasure of heat
Buy it. and Try Il, And None dare Deny it.
THEoDoEx HtRRIso, Agent, San Marcos.
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A Seasonable Suggestion.

have on hand full supply of refrigera-
tors, water-coolers and articles of that de-
scription. The public are respectfully in
vited to call at my store and examine and
supply themselves.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-06-04

IoE CREAM FnEEzERs} At G. W. Donaldson
WATER COOLERS Il Co.'S Hardware
FLY TRAPS Store
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GREEN & PRICE have the largest and best
assorted stock of shoes and slippers in the
city, and sell them cheaper. Give us a
trial
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Legal Gard.

W, D. Wood and Owen Ford have associ-
ated themselves together for the prnctice OF
law in civil matters in Hays county, Texas.
Office in Woods new building, up stairs.
San Marcos. Oct. 25-ly.
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Just received, fresh lot of dried beef,
canyassed hams and breakfast bacon, at
HARDY & Co.'S.
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Carload of the justly celebrated Moline
Wagons received and offered for sale at re.
asonable prices and terms
VIM. GrEsFN. Agent
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When in need of anything ex cept dry
goods and groceries call at Donaldson d Co.'S
Hardware store.
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Parties wishing to buy Mccormick bind
ers or mowers, and those needing extras for
their machines, as also Irvine and wire, will
call on VIM. Giesen.
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bought at at Bankrupt sale. at prices
below cost 10 manufacture.
/ respectfully extend an invitation
10 the citizensof Hays county and
surrounding countie 70 call and ex-
anime my stock before purchasing. As
/ confidently assert that i am offer
ing Bargains in all lines
Thanking my customers for their
liberal patronage, I hope 10 merit a
continuaaos Of their fspors By
giving 70 every casfossr hl vaIas
for their money.
Vay Respectfully.
Nv. HUTCHINS
san. Marcos Apr1 %. 1855
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Business house on East side Of Pub
he Square Night serve also for
dwelling for small family. Inquire
At FKKF Pass Office.
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CASH FOR PRINTING.-All job work,
which is essentially cash business, must
thereafter be paid for in cash. Don't ask
us for credit or trade in this department.
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Lott Out

For Jerry Smiths express wagon
always on hand, wet, dry, cold or hot
Meets every train, and trunk hariiIng
asPecialty. Yanlandingham & Smiths
Drzy and Baggage Line Work done
Promptly Al al tines
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Single copies of the FREE Press for sale
at the Office, also at the book store of
Russell a. Ellison. five cents copy.