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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

tea, or game of"progressiye euchre;
The Fireman's Ball at Merchants
Exchange, TO take place on the 27th'
will be a brilliant affair and a fine
compliment TO tho brave men OF this
splendid department by tho fair wo'
men of st. Louis. Then will come
the great annual "Charity ball, a
queer sight this occasion affords, here
minglo every grade OF society with
tickets at IS or $40 for admission.
The refined, wealthy and cultured Ia
dies come with their escorts and from
their sheltering presence view the
giddy women and "swell mob" OF the
big city as they whirl in the dance,
tho entire scene presided over by a
squad Of police guards.
CARL SMyTHE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21
Our Promised Large Edition Next Week

Our promised large edition will ap-
pear next week. 1t will reach be-
tween 1900 and 1000 copies, which
will be guaranteed to DO addressed
and mailed, mainly to houscholders
of Hays county and some portions OF
adjoining counties.
We surely need do no more than
state these facts, to attract the att en-
ton and favors of intelligent adver-
tisers. No such opportunity for first
rate, self-distributing advertising,
right in the channels most desired by
our business people, was probably
ever before furnished in this county.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21
The Progress OF a Century.
PArenOlogicdl Journal.

From 1884 to 1884 is only q cen
tury. but il embraces all the inven'
tons which were found 30 useful in
daily life. Even many inventions
once deemed indispensable, but now
being rapidly superseded by Others
we're born within this century. II
was only in 1854 the first mail coach
was seen, and yet "the Wild Irish,
man." and "tho Flying Dutchman'
express trains travelling mile amin
ute, have become household words
the world over. The first balloon was
sent up in 17S4,and to-day monstrous
developments Of the idea are being
used in warfare. A century ago oil
lamps, 80 familiar, were unknown.
Candles would not burn without
snuffing; the wax candle, even, was
unknown, and gas for illumination
was not invented. Since then gas
has been abandoned for illumination,
but applied for heat and cooking pur'
poses in fuel saving inventions. Tie
flint and finder were the means of
obtaining a light until as late as 1927
when the matches we value so light
ly, were invented. Really good locks
and the manifold adaptations of the
spring were discovered during this
century. The locks of the past be-
ing clumsy and easily disarranged
conveniences. Labor-saving machin-
cry in almost every branch belongs to
this century; and in agricultural
machinery the inventions have re-
ceived their great incentive through
the abundance of land and scar
city of labor upon this continent.
Photography, too, has placed within
the means of the masses priceless
boon, in the facility of preserving
correct impressions of their relatives
features, and strengthening the hands
of justice in tracing criminals. This
wondr GUS invention belongs to this
century also. So on we might pro-
coed with an astonishing list embrace
ing every branch of science and af-
fecting every walk of life.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21
TO ADVERTISERS.

The FnKK Pass Is a leading local news
paper, the best Advertising medium, and has
the best printing oilce between Austin and
San Antonio. II circulatos considerably
North as VOL as South. A live paper, do
voted to tho development and progress OF
tho country. JoIersonian Democratic In
politics. San Marcos, tho county scat, Ia
growing town Of some 1000 inhabitants.
II IL situated on tho International and Great
Northern Railroad, running from st. Louis
via. Austin, the capital Of the State. and
San Antonio. her largest city. into Mexico.
San Marcos is thirty miles from Austin and
fifty niles from San Antonio. II il noted
for its religious and educational privileges,
and as the center OF a splendid agricultural
and stock country and excellent community
also for the celebrated springs, half mile
above, which boil up from tho bowels Of the
earth at the foot of the mountains, forming
the San Marcos river, and constituting Of
once great natural curiosity and inexhaus
tiDlc Wnter po"ot. ~ h"N""y A" "
works, an ice-factory. several mills, etc.
The FREE Press has been published by
its present proprietor for twelve years. 1t
IL well established, and gaining steadily in
public favor. Especial attention is called
to tho CHARACTER of its circulation. 1t
goes among the best class of well-to-do
farmers and business men. In this respect
Il has NO SUPERIOR IN THE STATE. See table
of advertising rates on first page.
cTThe FREE PREss Office also has all the
requisite facilities for doing oil kinds OF job
Printing in the best modern styles, at Aus
tin, San Antonio and Galveston prices Call
and SEQ samples. Prompt attention given
10 orders from distance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

A national convention of postmast-
ors of the third and fourth class is
called to held at Chicago, Feb. 18th
next to take into consideration their
grievances and urge a remedy They
claim that the law discriminates
against them by refusing allowances
for rent, clerk hire, etc. We think
their complaints are well founded,
and hope they may secure redress.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

The FREE Press never forgets old
friends, and hence learned some time
since with deep regret of the sad af-
Fiction of VIM. Mitchell, the veteran
editor of the Greenfield, (Ind.) Dem
ocrat. In the discharge of his duty
towards n sick son, he received in
iuries which resulted in tho loss OF
both Of his eyes. We are now glad
to learn that no has otherwise so re-
covered as to be able to resume his
editorial duties. His pluck is admir-
able and commendable.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21
New City Ordinances.
AN ORDINANCE Levying tax on certain
Occupations therein named

AN ORDINANCE Levying tax on certain
Occupations therein named.
Be u Ordained by the Oily Council OF the CITY
Of San Marcos that there shall be levied on, and
collected, from every person. firm or association Of
persons pursuing any Of the following named occu-
pations, an annual tax as follows:
ART. l. For each vehicle used in transporting
freight doing any character Of hauling for hire,
within the corporate limits Of this city annual
is5.ooJ
Arr. 2. For each vehicle used for carrying per-
sonsiwthn the limits Of this city for hire. annual
tax, to be collected in advance. Of Five Dollars.
Ant. For each scale upon the streets used for
weighing in bulk for hire, an annual tax to be col.
looted In advance, OF Six Dollars.
ART. 4. For each meat market an annual tax, to
be collected annually 10 advance, ofTeu Dollars.
ART. 8. That the payment Of the specific tax
herein provided for shall be required by the COL
ector Of taxes to be made before anv persen firm
association of persons shall be allowed to engage
In any Of the occupations herein mentioned, and
that all arrearages Of taxes that may be due by
reasons Of any such business having been carried
on, shall be lien upon all the animals, vehicles,
stock, fixtures OF implements owned, or used In or
making apart OF any such business liable to such
tax under this ordinance. and which lien shall au
thorlIe the collector to seize and sell after due
tice, 80 much OF such property of such persons
owing taxes under the provisions Of this ordinance
will satisfy such claims together with tn Of
seizure and sale.
ART 6. The receipt OF the city tax collector shall
be evidence, that the person or firm by whom same
is paid has complied with all Of the terms OF this
dance and shall be full authority for such person
firm to pursue said occupation for the time specified
In such receipt within the limits Of the city.
Any person or firm selling out their business may
transfer to suoh purchaser their receipt which shall
authorize the purchaser to pursue said occupation
within the city for the same unexpred time said
receipt runs Such transfer to be valid, shall be in
writing endorsed on the receipt and signed by the
person or firm transferring the same.
Approved VIZ. GIEsEN;
Mayor
I hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was
passed by the City Council at their meeting on jan
uary IL, 1886, by unanimous vote.
En-. J. l.. GREER,
Secretary,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

OF the people, II it should ever be,
come a defender Of monopolies and
corporations and money kings as
against the rights Of the people, 1t
would cease TO be the Democratic par
ty and the people would have to look
elsewhere for the guardianship, pro-
lection and defense Of their rights.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

Representative Reagan has favored
us with a copy Of his speech on the
silver question. We give a synopsis
in another place. Mr., Reagan de-
serves well OF the people for this effort
in behalf OF their rights and interests.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

We recently spoke very eulogishc-
ally of The Christian Register, a rep
resentativo of liberal Christianity.
The old strictly orthodox New York
Observer is scarcely inferior in gener-
al interest. We read both with pleas
IRE and edifcation.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

The Hoar bill to regulate the PREF
idential succession has passed botf
houses OF Congress and only awaits
the signature OF tho President TO be-
come law.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

We arc in receipt OF the "Tax-
gatherer," Dc Kalb, Ill.,, an earnest
advocate Of Free Trade, Civil Service
reform, and opposed to dangerous
monopolios. We take it to be a sound
democratic journal.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21
Literary Life

is the most successful Magazine west Of New
York II Is the only Illustrated Magazine
in Chicago or the West The best authors
contribute 20 Liter1rg Life II makes q
specially Of the personality Of authors aud
Their works Il - Al aIbam Of Iiters-y
Celebrities knd perfect museum Ct literary
anecdotes.
Its Published monthly Al one dollar Per
suuuE- Ten cents copy.
ELDER PUBLISHING co.
go Tthash Avso1s Chiosgo.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

Miss Bayard, daughter Of tho Sec
rotary OF State, died suddenly on the
10th at Washington She was OK.
pected at the time Of her death at q
reception at tho White House. Heart
disease was the cause Of her death.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

Hon. J. Z. Miller. our VI. G.. has
been appointed chairman Of the com
mittee on Banking and Currency. He
was a member Of said committee. and
On tie resignation Of Dir Curtin Of
Penn. was promoted to the chairman
,sl.. Cred.table and deserved.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

Vick's Floral Guide, for 1886, the pioneer
seed annual Of America, came to us this
year q real gem, not dry list of hard bo-
tanical names, but over thirty pages of read
ing matter, among which are articles on
Roses, House Plants, Cheap Greenhouse,
Onion Culture, Mushrooms, Manures Young
Gardeners, and very interesting reading, fol-
lowed by about $50 pages containing illus
trations, descriptions and prices of seeming
ly everything the heart could desire in the
line Of Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, Potatoes, &c.
1t is a mystefy how this firm can afford to
publish. aud really give away, this beautiful
work Of nearly 200 pages Of finest paper,
with hundreds of illustrations and two fine
Colored Plates, all enclosed in an elegant
cover. Any ore desiring goods in this line
cannot do better than send 10 cents for the
Floral Guide, to James Wick, Scotsman,
Rochester. n. Y. Deduct the 10 cents from
first order sent for seeds.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER,
AUSTIN, January 7, 1886. !
To Tdr Collectors :

To Tdz Collectors:
The attention of Tax Collectors is
called to the fact that the act of the
10th Legislature, extending the time
for the forcible collection of the taxes
of 1884, does not apply to the taxes
of 1885. Tax Collectors will there
fore proceed with the collection O!
the taxes assessed on the rolls of 1885,
in the manner provided for in Chap
ter 4. Title XCV., Revised Statutes.
The funds in the State Treasury
are now running low, and Tax Col
lectors are urged to forward at once
any State taxes they may have in
hand, whether such amounts be large
or small, for payment into the State
Treasury. VIM j. SWAIN,
Comptroller.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

The celebrated young Ladies' Military Co.
will give Fancy Drill at Harpers Hall. Jan.
oath, and on on the 26th the Ladies Base
Ball Clnb cross bats with local nine Of our
prominent citizens.
Drill consists of Knight Templers and
Knights Of Pythias maneuvers.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

Now is the accepted time to settle
your little bills for newspaper sub
scriptiOn.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21
Science Hall.

SCIENCE HALL, Jan. II, 1885.
Ed Free PREss:-The recent cold wave
is said by some of the oldest settlers to have
been the coolest spell that has occurred IL
this part of Texas for many years.
Mr.. Julius Goforth was married to Miss
Leota Mansfield on tho 18th inst. Tha
they may live life of prosperity, happiness
and usefulness, il the least that we can wish
for them.
The farmers of this community have beer
delayed considerably in preparing for an.
other crop by the recent Indictment weather
Mr.. W. B. Brown of San Marcos, Mr.
Burleson of Bastrop Co., and Miss Annie
Owen Of Hunter Station, Comal Co., were
enrolled at the Science Hall Home Institute
this week. DR.. Hillyer has begun o new
series of lectures. He is now lecturing on
PHYSIOLOGY and Pathology"
The Royal Literary Society of that Insti.
tute had quite an animated discussion OF
the subject Resolved that Congress passed
an unjust law in prohibiting Chinese emf
grafton" Question decided in favor of af.
frmative. EUCLID.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

Thanks to Hon. S. b. Maxey for q
copy Of his speech on Presidential
succession.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

The orange crop of Florids is
thought to be destroyed by the late
freeze, and it is feared the trees also.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

Thisis not only the right time to
subscribe for newspaper, but also to
pay for II.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21
For The Taxpayers.

The Columbus Citizen says: Mr.. L.
L. Smith, tax collector for Colorado
county, hands us the following from
Comptroller's Office with the request
to publish for the information of our
tax payers:
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

Local option is being widely and
strenuously advocated in New Jersey.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21
AN ORDINANCE-To protect the Fire Hy-

Be IL Ordained by the City Council OF the city OF
San Marcos that If any person shall willfully and
wantonly remove any box or cap from any OF the
fire hydrants plugs within this city, or shall open
said hydrants or fire plugs and allow water to run
therefrom except for the purpose Of extinguishing
fire, without the consent of the mayor or marshal
Of said city they shall conviction be punished by
fine not exceeding two hundred dollars and may be
put to hard labor the streets, alleys any pub
lie works Of said city ct fifty cents per day until
such fine and costs are paid.
Approved VIZ GIEssN,
Mayor.
hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was
pasted by the City Council at their meeting Jan.
u, 1886. ED. J, L. GREEN,
Secretary.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21
IN ALL DIRECTIONS,

IN ALL DIRECTIONS,
the Material Interests of its Town
and Section, the News of the Day,
Local and General, and last but not
least, to the Choicest Original and
Selected Literature. Always, too,
outspoken in its advocacy of the
Right and rebuke of the Wrong,
its motto is
eff free thought seek expression,
Speak it boldly-speak it ALL"
The tool or toady of no man or set
of men, it will, as heretofore, con-
tinue to stand by the rights and in
terests of the People, confidently
relying upon them for support and
vindication against the opposition
and enmity incurred by its indie
pendent course.
Terms as heretofore,
50 90 per year, 2 copies So so.
Sample copies free on application.
Local and travelling Canvassing
Agents wanted.
Address:
ISAAC II. JULIAN,
San Marcos, Texas.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

AN ORDINANCE to regulate the running
at large on the streets, roads and alleys
within the corporate limits of the City of
San Marcos, of Jacks, Jennets, Mules
and all animals of the Horse and Cattle
kind and to prescribe penalties for the
violation of the same.
Arr. !. Be Il ordained by the City CoupcII OF the
City OF San Marcos, that no dangerous. mischiev-
Gus or fence bresking Jack, Jenhet, Mule, AMI
nal OF The Horse or Cattle kind shall be allowed
TO run loose or at large In the streets, roads or
alleys within the corporate limits Of the City Of
San Marcos, from and sfer the date this Ordinance
shall take effect.
AST. ?. Any person owning, having charge Of
or eootract Of any Of the animals mentioned in the
trst article ofthis ordinance who shall ater notice
permit such animal TO loose or at large in any
81 the streets roads sleys within the corporate
limits % the City % san Marcos shall be guilty Of
an ofsuse and upon complaint under cath
and conviction before the Mayor shall
Be tosd in any sun net lsss than ere dollar snd pot
more tban ten dollars and msy be put 20 hard laho-
on the stresis rosas and all@ys q said city Al TIE
rate my ceufs per Gay tai such fue ard c.fs a..
fuily pad, and esch day hat any o. The su;usi.
nst oet 10 the trst section % this orGfnsnce shaU
Be permitted . rua 81 large shall Constitute ssp
trats o5euae.
Approved W. Girsrs.
hHyur.
herety certify that The fsrsr--rr r-girs--. -
lastst - ne City Council 81 her r.srstirz -
~ l. is,t - urtriuuuf vuts.
ED-LL. eErsx.
Secretary
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21
AN ORDINANC

AN ORDINANCE-To require the inspec-
ton of weights and measures and to in
flict penalty for using false weights and
measures.
Be I Ordained by the City Council OF tn city Of
San Marcos that 1t shall be the duty of the City
Marshal Of the city fSan Marcos TO inspect the bal
ances scales. weights and Of every person
firm association Of persons keeping meat N srke
doing any other business in said city at least
In three months and to see that such balances,
weights. measures and scales give correct weight
and measure.
Art. =. II any person shall use a false balance,
measure or weight In weighing any meat or we Ugh
ing OF measursng any other article purchased or
sold by himself, bartered, shipped or delivered
by him for sale or barered pledged or given in pay
ment by him. or bartercd, sold, shipped delivered
by another he being employed for pay gratis to
weigh or measure the same with intent to defraud,
he shall be punished by fine not exceeding Three
Hundred Dollars aud may be put TO hard labor on
the streets and alleys other public works Of the
city at fifty cents aday until such fine and costs
paid.
Approved WIZ. GrEsRS,
Mayor.
thereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was
passed by the City Council at their meeting Jan.
IL, 1886, BY unanimous vote.
ED. J, L. GAEKN,
Secretary.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21

Pay the printer {!
New-York tribune., 1886-06-08
THE TRADE IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, June (SpeciaD Wheat opened
this mornn with the price little easier July opened
7s3. cents and sold of to 7el The crowd ON wheat
plainly cane down town with the conviction that
Cudahy was a little demOralized and meant to put" a
great ot OF whea This made them all sellers But pur-
chascs by the clique changed the feeling altogether
and within thirty minutes aerthc low point OF the day
was reached the market AZ the high pOint-aboye
7gls for July. The receipts were liberal at all
the markets Corn uD & . cent Oh little more
active speculation Lard was up 5dl0 cents. There
was nn vessel for wheat and only room for
90 900 bushels Of corn
The close az 2:3O d. M. was June wheat. 763i cents
July wHrtt - LGT-1s cents; Juue cora. 3J's cents
Jnly 301 SO cent? June oats. y cents; July
oats - pork, - 9oJuly pork. :, 90 June
lard. 80 l5 July lard. T6 -Od 50 2Zl2 June rDs.
50 57Ls July ribs. S5 57a The visible supply hgures
to.ust show decrease I423,0OO bushels IN wheat.
New-York tribune., 1886-06-08
GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETS

FEATURES OF NEW-YORK DEALINGS.
The wheat speculation opened the new week
at the Produce Exchange variable and unsettled. al
though there we're influences OF moment TO affect
the situation Exporters appeared TO have been dis
cournged by the late rise after supplying Immediate
necessities last week their purchases were con-
ued 10 900 bushels Spot lots were Il cent higher
but spring wheat of cent The opening OF the OPP
items was weak and trie lower but that WAS followed
by recovery and gain of ssG 5s cent. Trailing was
cont racted somewhat by the attention given
to the annual election In the aIer-
the market returned 10 the lowest
points Of the morning but the close steady, shade
above inside figures June ended y cent lower at
s67s months heing of only : cent as follows
July s73s: August. STA september, s7's December,
9OIs ana January 9 y cents. The corn markets
gains. Cash lots advanced l2U 4 cent ana ex-
porters bought 10000 bushels The options started
out du aud but there q subsequent recovery
and an OF cent. the close being steady at
top prices follows: June, 43l2; July. iJ-2 August.
ce and options stronger closing steady
with gains Il q cent at 344 for June "a y for
July and 391t cents for August. Lard continues On
the inward march while devoid OF special fcatu -.
clossd b23 points better follows: July, - 30; AIg
ust, So Is September, SO 5S; October. SO &C. aud
November ST. 63. -.
Wheat. 3s2. i9s bushels; corn. 223 eco bushels:
oats 217.O4O bushels; total grain, s229lo oushels
-four. 32,Il1 barrels. At Chicago Milwankee ana
-. Louis the arrivals were; Wnea, lOJ,OS-
on shes corn. 427.l2S bushels oats. 2l6s1l bushels
total grain, 1901 bushels, flour. 2O.0ll 0arrel~