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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
To Whom II Nav Concern.

Frequent complaint having been made to
me lately In regard TO the filthy condition
Of numerous premises, hog-psns and privies
in the city. hereby give notice 10 the ciii-
gems that the ordinances concerning these
abuses will be strictly enforced, and the
CITY Marshall is instructed 20 visit AL prem
ises and make complaint against AL violations
Of aid ORDINANCES. NN- GrEsES.
Mayor
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

The committee on subscriptions for the
Barbecue on the occasion of the reunion of
Woods Regiment, met last Saturday and
reported progress.
There will be meeting of the committee
of arrangements next Saturday, when the
final programme will be completed.
The following ladies are respectfully re-
quested to supervise the tables at the bar
becue
Mesdames John L. Malone, L. g. Storey,
L. L. Barbee, George T.. McGehee, Laura
Wilcox, VIM. Thompson, Chas. Wetzel.
Everybody is urgently requested to bring
good sized baskets full of eatables.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
l Am Agent For

Mccormick self binder, Mowers etc,
jackson wagons
Deer plows
Cassidy sulky plows
Standard cultivators
Bookwalter hay rakes
Wheeler Thrashers
and other machinery and farm implements
for which 1 solicit orders, guaranteeing
lowest prices and best terms.
VIM GIEsEN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
rrom Marm.

Mrs, r, NOrthemft writes us as follows
MARFA, PREsmIo Co. Tax. July %. SO.
Please send our Han Marcos Pam PRRss
70 this place, as We will la here for several
months yet. This is a very nice little town.
OF about four hundred inhabitants. Fine
rains have fallen here In tho last two weeks
and stock men are much encouraged. There
Is n good system OF water works here, that
supplies tho town as well as the trains each
way with water. The weather ID delight
fully cool aud pleasant.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
Oct. 25-Iy.
SAN MARCOS REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

A desirable business house and lot on the
east side of the public square. First rate
business location.
Also choice lot in Coffield's addition to
the town In the valley just below the Chau-
tauqua Hill, adjacent to the proposed city
park. Inquire at or address the FREE
PRESS, San Marcos, Texas.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

A worry pleasant social occasion came of
on Monday night at the residence of Mr..
Geo. NJ. Briggs, the Same being o lawn
party given by tho faculty OF tho Normal
Institute 10 the students, by favor Of that
admirable lady and accomplished hostess,
Mrs Briggs. Tho brilliant Mrs. Penny
backor, of the faculty, did the honors in
tho most pleasing aud graceful manner.
Tho parlors and galleries of tho elegant
mansion wero thronged with guests, in ani-
mated conversations or pleasant tete-a-tctes,
while several couples might havo been
seen" occupying seats in secluded cor
ners Of the grounds surrounding tho house.
Later fair Luna arose and revealed moro
clearly tho delightful scenery and "appurt-
enances.' leo cream and other refreshments
were served. AMI tho exercises" continued
TO O late hour. The entertainment was
happily thought of and rs happily carried
out. May there be many more such in San
Marcos
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
Legal Card.

W, D. Wood, Sterling Fisher and Owen
Ford have associated themselves together
for the practice of law in civil matters in
Hayscounty, Texas. Office in Woods new
building, up stairs,
Snn Marcos. Oct. 25-ly.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

TIE LrHRARH MAGAzrSE for July con
tains some sixteen articles from the best
Forcing periodicals on The leading topics Of
the times. literary. scientific, political. etc.
II Is published both In weekly and monthly
parts AZ the very Low price q s1-50 per
year. Adirsss John b. Alden, p1biisher,
3s3 Peal st., New York
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

1t is desirable that parents and guardians
outside of our corporate limits who may be
DESTROYS of sending pupils to our city pub.
lie schools should not neglect TO apply in sea-
son for transfer to the County Judge. We
throw out this suggestion now that the sub
ject may not be overlooked.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
San Morcos and HAYS County.

The FREE PRESS Extra of Oct. 1888, sup
plemented by the regular issue of Jan. %,
'86, furnishes the best, most truthful and
complete description of our town and coun-
ty to be had Call or send to the office for
cohesive cents each.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Steele & Code have large ice chest In
their uptown Office, the old Barbee build
ing, where they keep melons on ice, no mis-
take. delicious combination this hot
weather Try one.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
HOUSTON 10 THU 'FRONT.'

Time and experience hare
demonstrated the fOIo1CJng
facts beyond contradiction:
That Houston is the near
est and best Market TOR the
purchase of Groceries and
the sale of Cotton
That Houston being 81
Miles nearer its Customers
Than any other tdde centre,
can SerDe them promptly,
and at less expense, and
does it.
That those 1Oho haze giyen
Houston o. fair trial turing
one whole Season InU1zTG-
blu remain HOUStOn'S Gus
TONERS eUer afterwards.
/ can offer you all OF
HOASt0n'S Inducements and
some of my 01On besides.
VIM. D. CLEVELAND,
Wholesale Grocer and Cotton Factor.
HOUSTON.
iuly1tf
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
Good Boarding,

Persons from the country or others de-
string good board with pleasant rooms, will
find what they want OF Mrs. Souter's, near
the freight depot.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Mr.. Holmes is Offering his residence fol
sole, it is one of the most attractive places
in the city, has large well ventilated rooms,
terraced yard, and beautiful green lawn, II
has street on all sides except the north,
and is convenient to the public schools aud
Chautauqua grounds, and when the Chau-
tauqua park is improved will be one OF the
most valuable residences in the city.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

The wonEn's Missiouary Society meets
at the church Friday, the I'D a ; ?. m,
for the pzrPoze Ct e,ecting oi6eers for TIE
ensuing year. All the members are re-
ques:ed 10 Be present.
Nus. 7. n COnL Rec. See
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

We invite attention to the professions
card of S. b. Mcbride, Esq His well
known ability. activity and diligence will
again be favorably recognized in our com
munity.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
GREGORY g. LII WH0N,
Druggists.
Notice..

have left all notes and accounts due me
with 8. B. Mcbride, Esq, for collection.
Prompt settlements of the same are re-
ouested. w. A. JACKMAN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

For obvious reasons Il has been decided
10 have he Woods regiment rsuniol bar
bscus Eri rsu.rzl fcssivitses II tbe Nc
Gsbss picnic crowds iusteBi of CbEufs1-
1ua H7l there are the brst reas0us for
tbs ehzncs. o. Al vi sss q . giHncs
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Myresi1e1ss IN San Maroos. consisting q
fro large lots With improvements Ths
zhols ri1 o. sclf to1ciLer. o. The lots sep-
ar-.sly. % suit t,1rcharcrs Ca1 o. or 81
dress / q -MoorToN,
June III san AAroos
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

The E. B. Martin place for sale. Apply
IN 4. G. JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

New lot of goods expected next week.
L. FmIrovsKY, East side plaza.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

CoRREcrIoN.-Miss Sallie Cullen writes
us from st. Elmo that q recent announce
ment in the FREE Press that the concert at
Pleasant Hill was to be on the 18th was an
error. II is to be on the 30th. We are
glad thoro is time to make the correction so
that no one may be deceived or disappoint-
"a
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

The secretary of the late county oonven-
ton says "as matter of courtesy" he fur
nished the Kyle Times with the proceed
ings. Did he not know that 1t was his
DUTY to do so-that he had no option in the
matter?
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Try Copies ice.cold sweet cider; AS a
simmer beverage it boats the world.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Single copies of the FREE PRESS may DC
had at the Office or at Misses kussch FL
lison's news stand.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

We learn the Chautauqua Choir will give
concer. on Friday night of next week to
aid in paying off the DuBose cottage debt.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

THE BooKMAKER for July is on our table,
full of good things within its appropriate
field. The present issue begins the Sd vol.
Howard Lockwood, publisher. New York.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

900 Doses One Dollar" Is true only of
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and it is an unanswer-
able argument as TO strength and economy.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Highest price for hides and becs' wax by
l.. FrLIPovsKY, East side plaza.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

The W. O. T. q. meets ct the M. i
Church at p. IN. Tuesday, the 9th. AL
are invited to be present.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Thers VII Ia 10 prs.ching q ths Dap
ts Church nszf S1ndaT, boozzse q The
melting q TIE San MGr,os Assoeatio1-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

We are requested to state that all our bus
mess houses will close up on Saturday, the
31st inst.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Geo. W. Knight, Jeweler, east sido the
Plaza, San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

We believe there are no longer any vacant
houses In this place.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Groceries delivered FREQ in any part OF
the city. :. i. MoALLIsrEh.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

wAnRANrY DEEDS for sale OF the FREE
PRESS Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
En,ertnluaen, Al the lIIIl.

Tho entertainment which II was con.em
plated giving by the Normal peoPe and
Chaaianqna Choir on Friday night OF last
week, because Of inadequate notice II wa'
thought host TO dofor til Saturday night
owing to which change some misindersiand'
ing arose, rendering Il not ~ successful M
Il otherwise would have been.
Hereafter, beginning with this week, they
will be held ON Friday night, and will un'
doubtedly bo very attractive. We learn
the choir have three pieces prepared for tho
next meeting, while the 'Normals' will
put tho best foot foremost.
Programme for tomorrow friday $3.50
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Young Z. Allison VII have IN the SOuth-
en- Birousc for August an iEustr1ted sketeh
q TIE Hfs and death q Father Ryan
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
Two Copies for SO so.

Inasmuch rs many persons desire to send
copies abroad and by way of encourage
mont so to do, we offer two copies OF tho
FREE PRESS ut 50 5O-cash in advance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Ed. R. Kone, San Marcos,
j. L. Pritchet,
j. II, Bishop, q"
r. l.. Stanfeld, San Antonio,
P. B. johnson, Union, Wilson county,
Mary Niblack, Tyler,
S. 3. Austin, Leaky, Edwards county,
Fred Tansch, Sattler, Coinal county,
Emile G.. Gomert, Georgetown,
Matte Stevenson, Tyler,
Annie Barber, San Marcos,
Mamie Mahan, Hampstead,
Mamie Dawson. Austin,
Mollie Dawson,
Maggie Doris,
Pearl Cashell,
M. Rowena Lilly, Sutherland Springs,
Sue Wood, Benton,
Mrs. A. c. Mosher, San Marcos,
Mary Crawford Hunter,
Annie L. Bruce, San Marcos,
Jennie l.. Fry, q
Carrie T. Northway, San Marcos,
Lizzie Crawford, Hunter,
Mary j. Campbell, Pleasantou,
Eliza Wood, Lyons,
Eula Nichols, Llling,
Lucie Hines, Emporia, Kansas,
Stella Ross, Lockhart,
Mary A. Gregory, LAGRANGE.
Elisha Haddon, Austin,
Coramantha Baldwin, Huntsville,
frankie Clifton, San Marcos,
Mary j. Gillett, .
Laura s. Wilcox,
NJ L. Jackson, Burnet,
F. j. Clement, Rockdale,
D. A. OFT, Kyle,
w. Chapman, San Marcos,
j. @. Baxter, Seguin,
Rosa Lee Mclaughlin, Bryan,
Mrs. NJ. P. Veazey, LulinR,
Maude Lawshe, Water Valley, Miss,
B. Chaudoin, Prairie Lea,
w. D. Dominick, San Marcos,
J. L. Richardson, 4"
Hattie K. Swindell, Houston,
May Joyce, San Marcos,
Agnes Clamp, Georgetown,
Maggie Wood, q
Mamie Harrison, DuPre,
Charles IT. Wilmeth, Del Rio,
Nora G. Franklin, San Marcos,
J. II. Hill, Burnet,
Anna ]. II. Pennybacker, Tyler,
@. NJ. Beard, Uvalde,
J. T. McMurray, Gainesville,
J. 2. Holtsclaw, Beevi!le,
Ruby Fourqurean, San Marcos,
Minnie Barbee,
Fannie Barbee,
L. Jones, Uvalde,
NIB. Meacham, "
$. Walter stanaeld, Benton.
Csnnie KelIam, San Marcos,
Katie Ecldord, Tyler,
Annie Eckford, Georgetown,
Mrs A. Z. Kaufman, Galveston,
Katie
KATE Billingsley, San Marcos,
Rose P. Thrnll, Staples Store,
S. Brown Moore, Kyle,
John z. Bishop. Luling,
j. ID. Burleson, Sabinai,
]. A. Henderson, Jasper,
Alta b. EuInbus. Austin,
Lillian Riniassa,
Mollie NJ Carson. Bianco,
Bette Randle. San Marcos,
A. A. Thomas.
G. ". Mann,
Nv. Jeunett. San Antonio,
K W. McGshee, San Marcos,
J. A. Ginett,
Mamie Bishop. ="
c. N Dunbar, Austin.
II. L. Bush. Coruin. Barnet county,
Charles z. Williams. San Marcos,
Jessie L. Pritcbstf. %
S. n. McCay, UtopiA. UvAsde coznty,
Ada B-uae. Bianoo.
Me- Mary II. Adams. DuPre.
CIV. C5Tbett, Bluf Sprsngz. Hsys %
Nellie Roach. DuPre.
Mrs. T. +. FlOuruog San Azoo1io.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Try the San Marcos Hotel.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Sweet cider still flows freely at ooppic'u
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Ice cold soda water at CANDY Factory.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Ice cream day and night. Candy Factory.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

CROP MORTGAGES at the FREE Press
Office,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22
Teachers Institute-Llst of Members

The following is the list of membership
of the Institute up to the timo of our going
to press. 1t is the largest ever had at q
teachers institute at this place. AS will be
noticed we also give the postofiice address
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Stamping done at the BooKsTonE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Fresh candies every day. Candy Factory.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

Tho following interesting letter (says tho
Galveston Opera Glass; was received by q
gentleman in this city from his little son
and is published verbatim:
SAN MARCOS, Tex, June 26, 1886.
DEAR PApA:-I am trying to be n good
boy but It is very hard to do. would like
to be in Galveston 10 SOC all the fun that Ia
going on. We are going to move to our
new boarding place next Tuesday, hope
we will like it better than We do this, there
are more shade trees around the other
place, so mamma says. am well but
Cludleigh has some boils on him. The red
bugs itch me no bad, more at night than in
the day. Cludleigh says he would Ike to
be OF homo with Mrs. Gregory to get somo
MELONS. Your affectionate son,
FoRsHEY.
P. S.-Papa forgot to tell YOU about
tho cave that was in, 1t was very hard to
get out of the cave, we had to crawl on our
knees to get out of it. We went there with
a man that boards here The lamp went
out when we was in the bottom of it, and
that is all remember about it.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-22

ARRIVAL OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
TRAINS PASS BAN MARCOS Az FOLLOWS
MAIL. MAIL.
Going South , $40 A. NJ. and 7;45 p. NJ.
Going North; $40 A. NJ. and C:l5 +. nj.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-02-04
HUMOROUS.

Mr.. Tennysons new poem says
that black birds have their wills The
lawyers will now all go hunting for
nal
-Proof-reader TO editor - Is this
'little bother OF "little brother" in
your manuscript Editor (who has
one) 1T doesn't make any difference.
darlington Free Press.
An agricultural editor says: mo
animal can fight and eat at the same
time" He has evidently never seen
traveller at ten-minutes-for-lunch
stand. - Philadelphia CaU
"A woman has written an essay on
"Silence as a Weapon. This must ac-
count for the boldness of mouse
when he hears the mellow shrieking of
female at his appearance. He knows
she has not her weapon with her,
YonkerS Statesman.
"A Student of the Dime Novel;
Come, now, BERTHE, kiss your little
sister and make up with her." said
mamma to her ten-year-old boy.
"What! the Pawnee Chief bow low to
pale-face Cry Baby! Mother, you ask
too much. lid Bits.
Dairy Hint: A French agricult
ural college experiment is claimed to
have demonstrated that giving cows
water at 66 degrees increased the milk
yield one-third. How would IL do to
make the water 1872 degrees, and so
make the yield two-thirds greater
Los0eli Courier
Overheard Coming Out of Church.
She: "Next time you want to sleep
during the sermon, you'd better go and
sit with Mr.. A., and lay your head on
him. You'd be really comfortable
then" He; "Whyp Is Mr.. A. nice
and-ahem!-soft?" She: mo; but
he's one of the pillars of the church. "
NJ Y. Ledger.
-"What is the difference between
this coffeep" asked Fogg at the break
fast-table the other morning, land that
beautiful picture over the mantelP"
As nobody ventured solution. Fogg
continued: THAT picture is painted in
oil, and this coffee is water, colored. "
One of those silences which can be felt
followed neutrality-suspicious. Tran
script.
Little Katie came into the library
just as Uncle Arthur was finishing up
a story with which he was entertaining
the other children. ''Oh, tell it to
me-" begged Katie; ''please tell il
over, Uncle Arthur" 30, no. said
Jack; ''uncle's tired. We're going to
put him to sleep now" "Yes," an
nounced Harry. You've come toe
late, Katie; the edition is exhausted. -
Rdrper's Bazaar.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-02-04

The Ubody y-catchers" occasionally make
q mistake, however. One day last week a
modest little woman, plainly dressed in
black, passed the Milliners' row on her
way to the Chatham Square Station. The
first "puller-in she came across ap-
preached her little cautiously, and met
with no response. The second, emboldened
by the others failure, became q trifle more
attentive, while No. grasped her by the
arm and nearly forced her inside the door.
The woman became frightened, and ran
back down the street. Meeting an officer
few blocks away, she complained to him,
and had the "puer-in" arrested. The
next morning the stranger appeared
agaist her, and the "body-cateher was
fined ten dollars for disturbing the peace.
This was rare exception, however, as, in
most cases, persons will not take the
trouble to go to court. The officer on beat
yesterday on Division street said that this
nwilingness on the part OF the people in-
suited TO complain of the women is the
reason that the nuisance can not be
| abated.
These women recognize the fact that
| the police can not touch them while
| standing within the limits of their door
steps, and when the officer is in sight they
are very carsful to not go beyond bounds.
| But they have system of sporting" him,
and the moment he has turned the corner
word is signalled all along the line and they
| indulge in their trade again with the great
| est freedom. Besides the arrest mentioned
above only one other has been made for
several weeks. A young girl happened to
| be strolling down the street, looking into
| the shop-windows, when she became the
bone of contention between two rival
''body-catchers" and was nearly torn to
pieces in the struggle. One of the women in
the excitement of the moment slapped the
| other in the face. The young girl who was
the cause of the quarrel escaped and an
officer arrested the "pullers-in" and put an
end to the fight. Generally, however, they
work with the greatest harmony, and a
traveller runs the gantlet from one to the
| other without causing jealousy.
From eight O'Clock in the morning till
eight at night they stand at their posts all
| the year round, bare-headed and scantily
| clothed. Occasionally they go inside TO
warm themselves, but they stand immedi-
ately before the window, on the alert for a
customer Saturday afternoon and even
ing is the time OF their high carnival, ard
il is then they reap Their best successes from
the crowd that passes through Division
| street to the Bowery.-N y World.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-02-04

MADE FOR PHlNCE AI4EA- II DOQy To pass
ANDER. along the street
without getting them into the store. The
sidewalk is narrow, and all but about four
feet is blocked with mass OF hanging over
coats and full suits of clothing mounted on
dummies. The "puller-in is thus able to
block the sidewalk and turn the stream of
pedestrians into the store. 1t is the ambi-
ton Of every "puller-in " to let nobody pass
him. If the man has escaped from the store
above special effort is made to grab him.
At first the enterprising agents politely ask
their victims to look at their stock, but if
an attempt is made to get by force is used.
The "pullers-in are big, muscular men,
and it is seldom that any one escapes them.
No matter how much resistance is made,
the man is landed in the store and held
there until the salesman gets his hands on
him. This sort OF persuasion has recently
made trouble for the "pullers-in ;, and sew.
eral Of them have been brought before the
courts.
They are no respecters of persons, and
now and then seize upon man who COM
plains OF them. A short time ago Justice
Duffy was Fastening along Baxter street
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-02-04

In front of one door, hall way up the
street, child, who could hardly have been
more than twelve years old, stood out in
the cold all day yesterday and attacked
the passers-by in a manner which did credit
to her teachers. AT door or two further
up another little girl stood shivering be-
side her companion, who was giving her
lessons in the business.
Before another door an old woman, who
had resisted the enticements of hall a
dozen solicitors below, was loudly wrang.
ling with lively italian, who would not
take "No" for an answer. The solicitor
argued and the woman swore. The
"puller-inn gained the day, however, and,
almost before the victim knew it, she was
hustled into the shop and left to the mer-
cies of those inside These "body-catch.
ers", SO the Bowery denizens call them,
are very wary, however and know the mo-
ment they look on passer-by whether she
is ''game" or not. Although every per.
son who walks through the street is ap'
preached in some form or other, there is
only certain class OF women who are
rudely treated. Experience has made
them cautious about tackling a well
dressed woman, but the ordinary Bowery
resident is treated with little ceremony.