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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28
9 AGAINST IS.

Several physicians have pronounced my disease
blood poison, caused by paint or lead in the paint
but they could not cure me. Last summer used
eighteen bottles OF a largely advertised blood med
icine, which did me no more good than 30 much
mater.
have used only two bottles OF B. C. B. and am
proud to say thatI have received greater benef,
from them than from the eighteen, and am now
rapidly recovering. There is no question about
the superiority Of h. b. Is. over all hood remedies
ais Reynolds street, W. ii. Woody.
Auguota, Ga, April2l, 1886.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28
PrOtectiOn from Malaria.

The preventive is the far-famed South
orn remedy, Simmons Liver Regulator, a
purely vegetable tonic, cathartic and atera,
tive. I. acts more promptly in curing oil
forms of malarial diseases than calomel or
quinine, without any of the injurious CON
sequences which follow their use. Take
the Regulator and it will keep your liver.
bowels and kidneys in perfect order. and
You will never have IN experimental know
ledge of the meaning of the word malaria.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

The annual report OF tho Commits
sioner OF Pensions for the year end
ing June 80, 1886, gives 365,7s3 as
the total number OF persons on the
pension list OF the government. The
not Increase OF names on tile roll last
year was 2O,685. The amount paid
for pensions during tho year was
500, 797, S31,6l. IL il shown that in
the poor-housos OF the United States
there arc about nino thousand sol
dicrs, OF whom thirteen per cent are
pensioners.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28
Flesh Sloughing Off In Pieces

For two years have been confined to bed with a
loathsome form of Blood Poison, which had about
eaten me up, aud and others had no hope OF re
covery. For a while could neither walk, sit down,
nor lie down only In misery as my flesh seemed to
be filing off my bones in pieces as big as hen egg
Ny appetite was lost, my bones ached aud panied
me, and frIeuds even stunned me. used various
blood purifiers without benefit. and several physi-
clans treated me until large sums OF money had
been expended but not one particle Of good did any
give me.
On the 18th Of February, 1886, Mr. F. r Jackson
called to see Il was not dead as it was thought
could not endure my suffering much longer. II,
concluded TO try B B. me aad got bottle
from Mr. BaockingtOn, at Beaufort, =. c., and be
fore on b ottlo had been u,ed commenced gainiu,
strength, my appetite improved, sores commenced
healing am when two bottles had been used wa
on my feet and walking around to the astonishmen
OF everybody.
Witness Mrs. LAURA HART.
FRED X. JACKSON,
Beaufort, y. o., May 10. 1886.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28
EyerYthing Goes Wrong

In the bodily mechanism when the liver gets out
Of order. Constipation, dyspepsia, contamination
ensue But Il |, easy prevent these consequences,
aud remove their Cause, by course OF HossettePs
Stomach Bttcrs which stimulates the hillary organ
and regulates Its action The direct result Is s.
appearance Of the pains beneath the ribs and
through the shoulder blade, the nausea, headaches
yellowness OF the skin, red look OF the tongue.
and sour odor OF the breath, which characterize
liver complaint. Sound digeotion aud regular
habit OF body are blessings slso secured by the use
Of this celebrated restorative OF health, which I'm
parts degree OF vigor to the body which Is ita best
gu aranee OF safety from malarinl eridemics Nerve
we akness and over-ension are relieved by 1t, aud
Il improves both appetite and sleep.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28
An Embarrassing, Reliable House.

Reynolds & Daniel can always be relied
upon, not only to carry in stock the best OF
every thing. but to secure the Agency FOR
such articles as have well-known MERIT
and are popular with the people thereby
sustaining the reputation of being always
enterprising, and ever reliable. Having
secured the Agency for the celebrated Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
will sell it on positive guarantee. 1t Will
surely cure any and every affection OF
Throat, Lungs, and Chest and to show our
confidence we invite you to call and get a
Trial Bottle Free. W
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

fess,on that impoverished nerves Is the
cause of neuralgia. When the nerves
are not properly fed, it is an indication
that the digestive organs are not doing
their work well. SMITHS BILE
BEANS will surely relieve indiges-
ton, and when the digestion il right
everything else will beright. Vigor and
happiness will 50 hand m hand. Dose (:
One Bean. For sale by all druggists.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28
General Sherman says he never
voted in his life and he never expects
TO vote or TO be voted for.

Whatever name or designation is given to
Fever and Ague, or other intermittent dis
pases il is safe to say that Malaria or dis
ordered state of tie Liver is at fault. Elm
nate the impurities from the system and IA
sure and prompt cure il the immediate re-
suit. Prickly Ash Bitters is the safest and
most effective remedy for NIL hillary trou-
bles, kidney diseases, and like complaints
that has ever been brought before the pub
lie. A trial is its best recommendation.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28
RnckIen,s Arnica SaIYe.

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhenm, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cure Piles. or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 20 cents per box,
For sale by Reynolds & Daniel.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

1t nppears there is very fair pros
pect of the extension of the st. Louis,
Arkansas and Texas railway from
Gainesville via Lampasas to Burnet.
The two latter towns each offer n
cash bonus of S25, 900, right of way
and depot grounds. Waco will CO.
operate in the extension.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28
Arg w. CONSUMPTI

Have YOU Cough Bronchitis, Asthma. Indigestion
Use II SIX Efs'S TONIC without delay. 1t
has cured many OF the worst and is The best
remedy for all affections Of the throat and lungs,
aud diseases arising from impure blood and exhau--
ton The erbe and sick, struggling against dis
easo aud slowly drifting 10 the grave, will in most
cases recover tleir health by tho timely use of
PARKER's Tonic, but delay is dangerous. Take It
10 time. Cures when all else fails. Gives new lite
and strength to TIE aged and infrm. 81 at Drug
gSts.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

A pardon for n certain man in the
Huntsville penitentiary was lately
granted, and by mistake man OF the
same name in the Rusk penitentiary
was released. A duplicate pardon
has been, or will be, issued for the
right man. The first man released
made his escape.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28
LEMON ELIXIR.
Editorial.
OrrIoE sUsDAy TELEGRAx.
n. n,s q 1857

On MozrEr: Allow me to thank you most kindly
for the bottle OF Lemon Elixir. AIN not much OF n
believer In medicine but being overtaxed by excess
i've Office work, | concluded to try your Lemon
Elixir. Il proved all aud more than you claimed
ior IL. It ac,s like charm on the liver, st'm"ch
and bowels gives II check to nervousness and pro-
dnces what craved most, namely, p'easaht ana re-
fresbinv rest at night. cordially recommend your
remedy as delightful tonic in all cases OF indiges-
tiop. biliousness aud nervous prostrnti"n.
''0'' CHAS. r. LOGAN,
Editor and Proprietor SUNDAY Telegram.
Sold by Druggists. go cents and 81 90 per bot
tie, Prepared by II. Motley. d.. Atlanta, Ga
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

Philadelphia has more daily papers
than New York and Boston combin ID,
while New York has more theaters
than Philadelphia and Boston com
bined
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28
Tom Acrefoot is the name of Key
Wester whose feet are sixteen inches

The experience of years furnishes the
most convincing evidence that thousands of
lives are annually saved by the use of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral 1t speedily cures MI af-
fectons of the throat, bronchial tubes, and
lungs,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

HcpatozOne is most efIicaciOus when
taken in small doses, largely diluted with
water aud repeated until the desired effect
is produced. ,
For sale in San Marcos by Reynolds \
Daniel. in Kyle by ]. n. Whisenant Il Co
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

Mr. Chas. +. Powell. postmaster, Terre
IIauta, o., writes that two Of his very finest
chickens were recently affected with roup.
lie saturated piece Of bread half an inch
square with 81. Jacobs Oil and fed 1t to
them. Next day no examined them and
there was no trace Of tho disease remaining.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

The town of Crockett took n vote
the other day to determine whether,
after Il lapse of eight years, the cor
poration should be revived. Corpor-
alton was defeated by an overwhelm-
ing majority.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28
Two sportsmen of Sterling, ILL.,
shot 1853 snipe in one day.
A perfectly petrifed rosebud has
been found at Valley Head, Ala.

It ia useless to attempt the cure of any
disorder, if the blood is allowed to remain
impure. Neuralgia and rheumatism are
traceable in q disordered condition of the
blood, and in numberless cases have beer
cured by taking few bottles of Ayers Sar'
saparilla.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28
A BOOK OF WONDERS, FREE.

All who desire full inf rmation about the cause
and OF Blood Poison, Scrofula and scrolulous
Swellings, Ulcers, Sares, Rheumatism, Kidney
Complaints, Catarrh. ETC., can secure by MALL Tree,
q copy Of our 30 page illustrated Book Of WoudsTs,
filled with the most wonderful and startling proof
ever before known. Address,
BLOOD BALM CO.. Atlanta. Ga.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

Voltaires old home at Ferney now
belongs to a sculptor. who has pre-
served the philosophers bodrOom in
its Old state
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

IToH, PRAIRIE NANCE AND SoRAToHEs OF
every kind cured in 80 minutes by WOOL
FoRD's SANITARY LoTIoN. Use no other.
This never fails. Sold by Gregory & Law
hon, druggists, San Marcos. Oct 29-1y.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

Mr.. T.. II. Wilson. Grand Rapids, Mich,
reports the case of Mr.. II. II. Sheldon, OF
Lansing, Mich, who for several weeks sui
fercd from n frightrul cough and cold
which was cured 10y one bottle of Red stal
Couph Cure
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

A South African switchman has
trained an enormous ape to perform
ms antics. the trainer being always
safely at hand
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

Have used Tongaline in several cases of
neuralgia and rheumatism, with marvellous
success. Tongnline is an invaluable remed,
inl agent. and the remedy ''pnr excellence
for neuralgia and rheumatism.
+, L. Sisler, NJ. d, Manchester, Ohio.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
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To those who wanl tn cir advei tisng TO pay. we
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

There are twenty seven women in
English prisons, undergoing penal
s, rvitude for infanticide, all of whom
were originally sentenced to die.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

Two-ffths of the great men in lit
erature and science produce some
work before they are twenty, and
three -fifths before they are thirty.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

An autograph letter of George
Washington was sold at Alministra-
tors sale in the city Of Washington
last week for 81.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

At Chimapla, in Mexico, the Other
day a high hill was split in two b!
some mysterious subterranean force
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

Mr.. Beecher's lectures in England
are sold on the streets at q penny q
piece.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

The Yanktou OAK foundries uss
FAX waste - fna
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

Santa Rosa (Cal.) wineries are run
ming night and day.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

Don Carlos has taken up his perm
nnent residence in Venice.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

The colored vote in this country
numbers about 100000 ballots.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

The newest shirts have got back t.
the old plan of buttoning in front.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

Work has been begun on the per-
manent monument over the tomb Of
Victor Emmanuel. in the Pantheon
MT Rome.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

listers of real Irish fricze will be
worn this winter.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

The Duke of Argyll's new book will
be issued soon under the title, "The
Progress of Scotland"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-10-28

The Comte de Paris is writing {
biography of the Comte de Chambord
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-01-22
The Work of Alchemists.

The Arabians no doubt derive their
ideas of the trausmutation OF metasl
into gold. and belief in immunity from
death by the philosophers stone. from
China. Among all the metals with
which the alchemiSt worked mercury
was pre-eminent, and this is stated to
be really the philosophers stone. of
which Gebcr, Kalid and others spoke in
the times of the early caliphs. In China
it was employed excessively rs "A medi-
cine. On nights when dew was falling.
sufficient was collected To mix with the
powder of cinnabar. and this was taken
until IL led TO a serious disturbance of
the bodily functions. In the ninth cen
fury an Emperor and i'm the tenth a
Prime Minister died from an overdose
of mercury. Chinese medical books
say il takes 200 years to produce canni-
bar. in 800 years it becomes lead. in 500
more il becomes silver. and then by OBJ
tanning a Transforming substance called
"vapor of harmony. il becomes gold.
The doctrine of the transformation of
mercury into other metals is 1000 years
old in China.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-01-22
CHAPTER XIII.
THE FIsHERMAN's HUT.

Andrea Ferrato was II Corsican, n
native of Santa Mama, little port in
the reimbursement Of Sartene situated
at the back of the southern point of the
island. This port and Bustia and Porto
Vecchio are the only ones that open on
to that monOtonous eastern coast Of
which the sea has gradually destroyed
the capes filed mp the CULTS effaced the
bays and destroyed the creeks.
1t was ut Santa Mama on that narrow
portion of the sen between Corsica and
the Italian mainland, anf often among
the rocks of the straits Of Bonifacio that
Andrea Ferrato followed his trade rs
fisherman. Twenty years before he had
married young girl of Sartene Two
years afterwards they had had n daugh-
ter who was christened Maria, The
fishermans calling is a rough ono, par
ticularly when 10 the fishing for fish
there is added the fishing for coral,
which was TO be sought for at the bottom
of the most dangerous channels in the
strait. But Andrea Ferrato was bold,
robust, indeiati..able, as clever with the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-01-22
TIMELY TOPICS.

SENATOR INGALLS, bill providing for
the establishment of national uni
versity in the District of Columbia
provides that the sum of $4,000, 900 be
granted to the Board of Regents in
perpetual registered certificates of the
United States TO be unassignable and
bearing five per cent interest, the in.
terest to be paid quarterly. So much
OF the interest rs is needed for sites,
buildings, etc, may be so used. The
treasurer of the United States shall be-
treasurer of the university. No chair
TOR instruction scctaran in religion or
partisan in politics shall be maintained
and no sectarian nor partisan test shall
be allowed in selecting officers or pro-
fessors. Chairs or faculties may lie
endowed by gift, bequest, etc, but no
amount less than 100000 shall be con
sidered an endowment. Instruction
shall be as nearly free as is consistent
with the income. No person shall be
admitted for regular study and gradu-
alton who has not previously received
the degree of bachelor of arts, or a
degree of equal value from some rec
ognized institution. States and terri
tories shall be entitled to scholarships
in the ratio of one for each representa-
tive or delegate and two for each sena-
tor. These scholarships shall secure
free instruction for five years. The
governor of each state shall nominate
candidates for life scholarships and
each state and territory shall be en-
titled to one life scholarship. Two
glasses of fellowship are established,
o open to the competition OF the
graduates best acqutting themselves,
and the other open to learned men OF
all nat ons who have merited distinc
lion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-01-22
Life at West Point.

at Is impossible to Judge OF a persons.
military ability by his standing at
West Point, ~ said an old cadet recent
I ly. "li a young fellow Is a trifle care
less and forgets to invert his wash
! bowl few dozen times year. and
goes to parade with spot on his
trousers, or with his boots unblacked
he may pile up dement's that will give
HIM a poor place in his class, though
he may have a good standing in his
studies. The boys who avoid any
: kind OF fun that may lead to black
marks are far from iaVOrtes at West
Point.
"One cadet, who spent the last two
months of his cadet liiein light prison
was found at graduation to havemore
than one hundred dement's for the
preceding six months. He passed his
examination in studies, but his deii->
clencles in discipline caused his dis
charge. Had 1t not been for them he
would have stood second in class of
sixty. He managed to Get an appoint
ment IN the army from civil life, and
Is now a lieutenant of infantry.
The opportunities for being report.
ed for breaches of discipline at West
Point are very numerous. There are
dozen CHANGES during the day for
him to get bad mark for being late.
At the inspection OF quarters the ca
Diet gets dement's if he is found in his
room coatless, II the floor is dirty. ii
his overcoat hangs on the second nail
in the alcove, or if the shell Jacket has
changed places with the night shirt.
The wash bowlmust be bottom up. the
soap dish clean, the water pail full,
and towels immaculate
"My roommate and once smuggled
into the barracks a basket of fruit
which friend had sent to us. We
placed the basket upon board wedged
far up the chimney, where it was
TO remain until We had a chance to in
vite few friends to the feast. My
chum was at the seCtion-room and |
working at my mathematics, when a J
little tlaXen-haired lieutenant of cavav
~ came in and ! stood at attention
during his inspection He found moth.
ing out OF the way and started TO
leave, when suddenly he stopped,
smiled little, and said:
There Is fruit in this room, is there
not?"
i decline to answer sir said |.
My refusal to criminate myself, a
right that | was at perfect liberty to
exercise. made MIN angry. He turned
everything IN the room upside down,
until his attention was directed to
the chimney where the fruit wasfound.
He ordered it turned into the guard.
house and the next day, being called
to the commandments Office on bust.
ness saw the last OF the fruit disap-
pearng down the throat of the officer
IN charge. New York sun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-01-22

This year Gss6) Washington's birth.
day comes on Monday; St. Valentine
day on sunday; st. Patrick's day on
Wednesday; Apri fool day on Thurs
day, emorial day on Sunday Fourth of
July on sunday, and Christmas on
Saturday. Lent tegins March 10, and
Eas er Sunday vii be the 25t of April.
There will be two eclipses both of the
sun one March 9TH, visible in the
United States west of the Susquehanna
river; this will be annual, or as near n
total eclipse as the moon can make in
passing between the sun and earth.
The second will be partial eclipse. oc
curing August 18th.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-01-22
A CYNICAL RHYME.

The girl Of the period
Bangeth her hair,
And stoops 10 "A myaiad
Tricks Ia seem fair.
Her waist Is diminished,
Her feet are made small,
Her fnger-nails finished,
BY artists from Gaul.
She uses cosmetic
Aud poudrc de rls;
And Oh how aesthetic
In dress she can be.
Her teeth are forever
(When paid for her own;
What odds II they never
Were bred in the bone.
Aer cheeks, so admired,
BY drugs are made round;
Her bushes acquired
AT So much "A pound
Her eyes she enhances
BY painting the lash;
But naught wins her glances
Like good solid cash.
Although It's alarming,
Some fellows, no doubt,
VIII deem her quite charming
Well just count me out
E2'ay Berg, h Chicago Ledger.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-01-22

IMPRISONMENT for debt, that relic
barbar SIN which still exists in New
York, is likely t. be a ubject for oonsi =
Grafton y the legislature OF hat state
this winter. Recent incideuti have
imp ressed it upon the people that there
is no rossib { excuse or justification for
throwing a man into Jail because he has
been unfortunate or pecuniarily en-
barrassed, and a demand is made for
the unconditional repeal of the law
that permits 'uch disgrace to the
boasted empire state which will have
to be acted upon, Notwithstanding the
efforts Of the lobby that hiss been sent
to the state capital to oppose it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-01-22

THE exact status of parties in the
new British parliament has been I'M
announced on account of the awaiting
of returns from the Orkney and Shet-
land islands. 1t is now definitely
known and stan ds Liberals, 1874 tories
25l; Parnellites, sc Mr. Gladstone
lacks five of an absolute majority. As
already stated, it is clear that Mr.
Parnell holds a perfect balance oi
power in the body.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-01-22

Mr.. Hoar's bill for longer sessions OF
congress provides for the meeting Of
Congress in 1886 and every second
year her, after on the fir,t Monday of
October, and in 1887 and every second
year thereafter on the second Monday
in November. In introducing the bill
Mr. Hoar said that all must concede
that the business of the country was in.
creasing so fast that longer sessions o.
Congress were necessary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-01-22

Nix TAFFoN Of Kentucky has intro
duced bill to amend the civil service
act by III ting the examinations to
only the matters which may fairly test
the appl c'nt's ii ness TO he position
to VIII Oh he seeks an appointment; 1t
also prov DIES that I'll offices in the
classified ervice filled by appointment
pro to Jan. 10. 1888 (the date Of the
approval of he civil 'e-vice act), hall
be declared vscan', end shall be filed
according to the provisions of the act.