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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14
MIR MRS. w. J. JOYCE

respectfully request your presence at the
marriage of their daughter,
EMMA LILIANto PRoF. S. w. STANFIELD,
at the Methodist church on the night of
May 10Th, San Marcos.
The couple, accompanied by several of
their pupils from Benton, depart immedi-
ately after the ceremony for New Orleans
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14
ESTRAY NOTICE.

Estrayed by ID. S. Combs before c. s.
Cock, justice Of the peace precint No. i,
Hays County Texas the following stock,
One brown Horse about lii hands high
. years old, branded T Il connected on left
shoulder, appraised at $50.
Witness my hand May ?, 1855.
JAS @. BnRLEsoS,
my73t Clerk Co. Court Hays County.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14
/ Am Aren't For

Mccormick self binder, Mowers etc,
Jackson wagons
Deer plow-
cassidy s1llEy ulOEs
Standard c-itivators
Bookwal'er hay rakes
Whealgr Thrashers
and other machinery and farm implements
for which ! solicit orders. guaranteeing
lo-esf Fricss and bcst terms
VIZ. GIEsEy.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14
1 DON'T WANT THE POSTOFFCE,

But do want all who owe me. prior TO
last January, TO pay me by June 1, or those
accounts without respect TO any one. vii be
placed in the hands Of an officer for eollec-
ton. W. II. ROBBINS.
SAY MAEoos. NAY Is. ISS5.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14
Don't You Forget IL.

Jerry Smith wishes everybody to re-
member that while he has engaged in the
dray business he has NOT abandoned the
dairy business. He is still carrying it on,
and solicits share of public patronage.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14
For Sale.

Grade Jersey Cattle, yearling heifers,
from half to three-ffths S25 to S3j. Two
three-fourth males $40 each. COWS and
calves $50 to 500.
Apply to the subscriber living two and
a half miles north Of Kyle.
ID. A PORTER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

An Italian organ-grinder with the eoh'en'
tiOnal monkey appeared in town last Tues
day, to the great delight Of tho !it,le'folks
who followed the wonderful monkey-show
all over town. Tho animal seemed to DO
pretty well trained and would lift his cap
very politely In acknowledgment OF coin,
Our opinion as to tho grinder and his mon
key was that the monkey was the best man
OF the two.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14
Legal Gard.

W. d. Wood and Owen Ford have associ-
ated themselves together for the practice of
law in civil matters in Hays county, Texas
Office in Woods new building, up stairs,
San Marcos. Oct. 25-ly.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

In addition to the beautiful piece of stat
uary referred to elsewhere, very neat
railing of galvanized iron piping with stone
corners has been placed around the Hunter
lot in the new cemetery.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

GREEN & PRICE sell Summer Silks at cost.
Call and examine them.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14
How they Run Up.

The following shows where the expenses
come in when one luxuriates in a plain
drunk" in this city, regular old he time"
'.jamborees," "high-lonesomes" ETC., of
course, come somewhat higher:
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

We have for sale at half cost a Novelty
Printing Press, valuable to any business
house, or man. 1t may be seen at the PREE
PRE- Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

When Baby was sick, we gave her cAsToRIA
When she was 4 Child, she cried for CASToRIA
When she became Miss, she chung to CASToRIA
When che had Children, she gave them CASTA.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

There will be preaching at the Baptist
church Sunday, 18th inst, morning and
evening. Subject in the morning: "The
work of wise woman )" evening, Repent
ance." All are invited to attend.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

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.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

1t turns out that the repairs in the Epis-
copal church did not indicate coming
man" in the form of minister, as we
suggested in our last, save for the occasion
of q wedding service.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14
Two Copies for 90 80.

Inasmuch az many persons desire TO send
copies abroad. aud by way Of encourage
ment so TO do, we offer two copies OF the
FarE Press at 80 50-cash in advance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Carload of the justly celebrated Moline
Wagons received and offered for sale at re-
asonable prices and terms
WIN. GrEsEN, Agent.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14
CASH FOR PRINTING.-All lob work.

which is essentially cash business, must
thereafter be paid for in cash. Don't ask
US for credit or trade in this department.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

New Ginghams, Calico's, Dry Goods,
Domestics. ETC., Johnson " JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Go 10 GREEN Il PRICE for Gloves. They
have every kind known 10 the trade.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Single copies of the FREE PRESS for sale
at the Office, also Mt the book store of
Russell Il Ellison. five cents copy.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

SINGLE copies of the Daily st. Louis Re
publican and Globe-Democrat. New York
Sun, Chicago News, ETC., may be had at this
nfinn
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14
NJ. HINzIE's.

We are still paying the highest price in
country produce. Come to
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Evaporated apples, the best and cheapest
4, Tho market at MARTIN HIszIE's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Call and examine our Fans. We will sell
you very cheap.
GREEN & PRICE,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

At a special meeting of the Council on
Tuesday, we learn that Sam. Watkins was
appointed Street Commissioner, in place of
L. P. Ivey, who declined to serve longer in
that capacity.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Nice line of water-coolers just received
at
NJ. HINzIE's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Nice clean newspapers for wrapping pa
per for sale at the FREE PRESS office for only
% cents q hundred.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

We should Judge they have been riding a
FREQ horse to death over In Gonzales, not to
mention other places. Tho Inquirer pro-
poses to shut down on the practice, and
says
Hereafter we viii make announcements,
as TO place and date Of church and society
entertainments, but anything more extended
will come under the head Of advertisements
This will include all cards Of thanks, etc.
A sound platform.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

For fruits, such as Oranges, Bananas
Lemons &c, go to
JAS. TAYLOR & Bro.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Remember that the Royal Patent aud Ea-
lie Steam -four are the best in the market,
and for sale only by
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

We notice nice plat of johnson grass on
Judge Woods farm, which is being moved
for the first time.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Rev. j. d. Scroggins has something to
say in the Galveston Christian Advocate of
a trip he recently made from Abilene to San
Antonio. We quote what he says of the
legislature and our town:
I reached the city of Austin before the
adjournment of that body called the Hon.
orable Legislature of the great State of Tex
as NATURALLY expected to find an honorable
and sober body of men. Being in search of
my old friend, Hon. r. E. Hendry, of Cher
okee, Iattended the night session. To my
utter establishment l found them occupying
the time, before opening business, in mock
religious meeting I should have expected
better-nay l should have found better-of
any political convention. But here are men
put in places of trust and honor by the good
people-the church people of grand
state-spending their idle time in hooking
the most sacred things! No wonder senates
disgrace themselves and laws are made only
to be repealed. Such men do not think.
Men who do not think are not worthy of
places in Legislative halls. This is shame,
an unmitigated shame, on the State of Texas.
All were not engaged in this shameful folly,
but many q think large majority, WERE
l have spoken "the truth, and nothing but
the truth" Ifany one wishes the balance 1
will at any time finish the story. Hurrying
away I went aboard the evening train for
San Marcos. On the way thought: A
fine city, good pastor, an honest governor,
but many unworthy men in the law-making
bodies. 1 am glad to say my old add appre-
ciated friend, Hendry, was not connected
with all this, but kindly tried to excuse 'the
boys" as he called them. 1 wish that 1
could see any excuse for such, but to me it
is impossible. San Marcos would be called
the Mexicans "Bienaventurado," or blessed.
1t is favored spot. That beautiful river
bursting from the fountain by the hill side
that hill covered at this time with green
overlooking fertile valley, make up one of
natures most lovely retreats. Here is set
tied an energetic. thrifty people, church
spires give signs of religion, and last, but
not least, nesting away up on the hill,
among the evergreens, there stands Meth
odist institution of learning. Long may it
live to train the youth of that beautiful coun-
try the way to learning and the way to God.
The friends of Coronal Institute down
this way insist that it is not a sectarian
school, but Rev Mr.. Scroggins, it will be
seen. frankly styles it "a Methodist institu-
ton of learning" What is that but q secta-
rian schooll
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Crop mortgages for sale at this office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

See advertisement of Humphreys Spe
cific Homeopathic Remedies in our columns
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

A portrait OF General George d. McClel-
Ian IN the frontispiece Of the May Century.
Among the other engrayings in this number
are fnll.page picture OF Generals Lee and
and JOS. L. johnson, taken together after
the war, full page portrait OF General
Grant, from q photograph made in 1864,
and portraits of General Heintzelman, Sum-
ner, Keys, Couch, Gastavus w. Smith,
Magruder, Huger, and ID. II. Hill. There
is also cut Of the French princes who
served on General McLellan's staff, the
Comic de Paris and the Due de Charities,
with the Prince de Joinville, who was at the
headquarters unattached, and the gentle
men Of their suite,
We ARE glad to notice in this number
correction of the gross errors which occurred
in an article on Sam Houston, by Alexander
Hynds, which appeared in the Century for
August last The publishers were prompt
ly informed Of these errors, but no correction
appeared till now. They certainly have been
very deliberate about it. But "better late
than never"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Nice lot canned goods, also dried beef,
Just received at Hardy Il Co.'S.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

The WHITE SWAN FLOUR sam sho'
gOod". JAS. TAYLOR & Bro. will have it
here next week
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Great bargains in shoes and slippers at
GREEN & PRIcK's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Ladies slippers, fine stock at
JOHNSON & JoHNsoNs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14
Horse Bills,

Come and see our new laces.
GREEN & PRICE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14
NeWspapers of To-Day.

People generally, and even those who
may be termed steady readers and close OBJ
servers, have but faint conception of the
magnitude and influence the press of this
country has attained. From careful exam
nation of the advance pages of the 1885 edi-
ton of the American Newspaper Directory,
issued May LIST, by Geo. p. Rowell & Co,
of New York, it appears that there are
II, 147 newspapers and periodical, published
in the United States and Canada; of these
the United States has II, 973, an average of
one paper for every 3, S77 persons. In 1884
the total number of newspapers was less by
s23 than Mt present, and while the gain this
year is not so marked as in some previous
years. il is still considerable. Kansas shows
the greatest increase, the number being as.
while Illinois follows with a gain Of "a. IL
is curious TO notice that New York. the scene
of so much political activity during the last
campaign, should have only about one-third
as many newspapers as the state ofPennsyl-
vania. As an index 10 the comparative growth
and prosperity of different sections Of the
country. especially .he Territories, the num-
Der Of newspapers forms an interesting
study. and may well occupy the attention Of
the curious.
Gen. Grants recovery, which now
seems to be assured, is attributed by
Rev. DIR. Newman to the influence Of
PRAYER. We think it only fair to d.
vide the honor between prayer and
red-clover tea. Certainly the doctors
are not entitled TO any Of it-States-
man.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

You will find the finest line of straw hats
ever exhibited in San Marcos at
GREEN Il PRIcE's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

A carload of White Swan Flour to arrive
this week ut
JAS. TAYLOR q Bro
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Flour, bacon and lard, at McAllisters's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Go to Green and Price for lawns and
phinghams You will find them cheap.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Got up in the best style at tho FREE PRES
office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Millett and sorghum seed at
MoALLIsTER's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

You can get beautiful parasol, cheap, at
GREEN Il PRICE's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14
ESTRAYED OR STOLEN.

Estrayed from the premises of the under
signed on the 9th of March, the following
described geneus homo:
Height full six feet, weight about 200
pounds, blue eyes and light complexion,
heavy moustache, two upper front teeth
missing, somewhat gotched in right ear,
fifty years of age, sandy hair sprinkled with
silvery threads of gray, of dubious morality,
and commanding in appearance. When
writing signs his name s. ID. Meeks But
is better known as old Suddey). When last
heard of was on his old range, at or near
Burnett, Texas. Drinks occasionally at
Bacchus Springs. Information leading to
his recovery will be rewarded; and all per-
sons are hereby warned not no house, har-
Dor or illegally use in any way the above
described property, rs possess lawful title
to the same, and will prosecute airy one to
the full extent of the law. Burnet papers
please copy. Mrs. M. p. MEEKs.
Johnson City, Texas, April %, 1885.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Always on hand, fresh butter and eggs, at
NJ. HINzIE's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Insect powder at McAllister's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

List of letters remaining in the Post Office
at San Marcos, Texas, for the week ending
May 18th, 1885. Gill 8. @.
Borden, Mrs. Tilda Guerrero. Gregonia
Leon, Gerado q del Martinez, Victor
Poole, Preston Shipe, H.
Shelon, A. A. Smith, Miss Bessie
Smith. Mrs. Matilda
Persons calling for the above letters will
please say advertised, giving date.
ALBERT HEAToN, p. M.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Best Louisiana molasses Mt
McALLIsrER's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Car load patent floor expected daily.
HARDY 4 Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Persons not subscribers who may ATTY
any time receive copies of the fRrE)
\pnEss, will please understand that they\
arc sent simply as samples, in the hope ]
\that the parties addressed may like ~
we'll enough TO favor US with their su6serip'
iona
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

All orders filed promptly at
JAS, TAYLOR & Bro.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Try our one pound packages of starch.
HARDY Il Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Rabbit METAL way below New York
cost ut this Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Tho county commissioners court Is In ses'
sion this week. Proceedings in our next
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-05-14

Hides bought at
NJ HINZIE's
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-03-21

1t is a we'll known fact that the
Democratic party in this county has
been for long time composed of two
factions, known as the German and
anti-Gorman. It is also known that
the German wing of the party has a
large majority in the county, and a
happier set of fellows than they are
Just now is rarely seen. Do you ask
why all this hilarity ? well it is all
on account of the appointment of
Eugene Higgins to be chief of the
appointment division of the Treasu-
ry Department. Not because they
care so much about Higgins but be-
cause his appointment shows that
Senator German has the ear of the
administration. The anti-Gorman
people must take back seat: "This
is the way it looks to man up a
tree" Let the procession pass, it is
none of our funeral.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-03-21
Views on Mr.. Higgins Appointment

From the New York Times.
The cOmplacent view which is ia
ken in the Washington dispatch to
the Erening Post of the appointment
of Mr.. Higgins, of Maryland, to be
appointment clerk in the Treasury
Department, does not strike us as be-
ing wise. If Mr.. Higgins is not fit
man for the place-is, in fact, a mere
political worker who has made him.
self useful to Senator Gorman--the
mistake which Secretary Manning
has made in appointing him is in
noWise eXtenuated by the assertion
that "the position is not very i'm
portant one. and the appointment is
only significant as one of the first
acts of the Secretary" In the first
place, the position is an important
one. In past years the appointment
clerk has had great power and influ.
ence. Senators and Representatives
have treated him with marked re-
spect, and have been glad to await
their turns in his anteroom. He
knows precisely what can be done
for the hungry and needy in the de.
partment, and Mr.. Higgins, if he is
so disposed, can continue to make
himself very useful to Mr.. German
by keeping him informed as to ex-
listing and possible opportunities for
his other friends in the Treasury De-
partment not classified under the
Civil Service act. In the second place,
if there was no better reason for Mr..
Higgins appointment than the fact
that Mr.. German requested it, the
Secretary's ready compliance with
that request is not to he justified by
showing that the office is unimpor-
tant. Mr.. Higgins may justify his
own appointment, but we should
look for his success in that effort with
greater confidence if some other per-
son than Senator German were his
"backer," or if he had no "backer"
at all.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-03-21
After a lapse of a quarter of a Ger

After lapse of quarter Of a GEN.
fury, during which the Republican
party has controlled the government,
we are living under a Democratic adj
ministration. There are thousands
and thousands of voters who have
never seen a Democratic administra-
tion and have no idea what it is like.
A great many of these were filled
with terror when they ascertained
that Cleveland was elected. They
feared, or seemed to fear, that the
country was going to utter ruin and
sure destruction. There were others
who did not regard the country as
wholly lost, but still they feared
there would be tremendous raids
upon the Treasury, in the shape of
southern claims-that southern SOL
diers would be pensioned-that the
Confederate war debt would be sad
died upon the National Treasury
that the whole machinery of the gov
eminent would be thrown out of gear
by the removal of Republican officers
and the appointment of Democrats
in their places. Doubtless the great
er number of these fears and appre-
tensions were caused by the attitude
and utterances of some Democrats
and Democratic journals of the Bour-
bon type; but whatever may have
given rise to them, certain it is they
existed. We were not among t hose
who believed that change of admin
istration from Republican to Demo-
cratic would destroy the country or
necessarily injuriously affect the pub
lie interests, and we are glad that the
policy of President Cleveland, so far
as it is indicated by his inaugural adj
dress, will have tendency to wipe
out the fears to which we haye refer
red and restore public confidence. If
the inaugural address means what it
says we do not see how any good
citizen can object to it. If it means
what it says and is to be taken as an
indication of the policy of the new
administration, then we may reason
ably expect revival of business and
an era of prosperity. We believe the
President means right. If, however,
he follows the course indicated in
the address, he will meet with tre-
mendous opposition in his own par
ty, but he will have the support of
all good citizens without regard to
political or party affiliations. We
think the people have reason to thank
God and take courage.