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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

The teachers reception at the residence
of Mrs. Briggs last night, Immediately fol-
lowing the reception on the Hill, passed off
most pleasantly. The large, elegant and
unique mansion, so finely located, over
which fair Luna smiled in waning splendor,
was precisely adapted to the occasion, while
the cordial, unaffected manners OF the
charming hostess enhanced tho pleasure OF
every one Then the array of fascinating
Young SCHOOL marms" and other fair ladies'
and their cavaliers was dazzling. They
were scattered pcrlu in pairs in all the
hooks and corners of the mansion, which
seemed to have been designed for lovers
teto-a.tetes, or promenading the grounds IN
front. The occasion reminded us of SIM
liar one at the same place, given to the State
Normal School two years ago. After re-
freshmonts had been served the happy co,
ter7e dispersed.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26
You Garry

A whole medicine chest In your pocket
with ono box of Ayers Pills. AS they
operate directly on the stomach and
bowels, they indirectly affect every
other organ of the body. When the
stomach IL out of order, tho head Is
affected, digestion fails, tho blood be-
comes impoverished, and you fall an
easy victim to any prevalent disease.
Miss NJ. E. Boyle, of WillSesbarre, Pa,
puts the whole truth in nutshell, when
she says: 81 use no other medicine
than Ayers Pills. They arc all that
any one needs, and inst splendid to save
money in doctors bills"
Hare Ia nm iustanca of
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26
Chairman Distrlc.
San Marcos, July -, Isss

San Marcos butchers have stepped to ne
front Tie FREE Pres says they furnish
customers with blrbe-usd meats, ana ADDS
tf,t ;..is Is ''the only way msats slOIs-i Dc
to.ol-zI. a,sd the noble rel nan, has tlas
f.r sui8vsd a great blessing over tls plie-
80 tr.b-s.0 Ths measure Is ca-cI-. .1s !
Ia ssrs ,al.as wtlo d. their oEn cooklns
60, roasting tke-lsslrss along With tier
- tls, Lot =ssiLer. Co-opsratlFe eooE.
"a is YET ~ g. i-'aley-
We Clip tie shove from he Dallas Nse'
I'D ,ssrs 4 far zddiug another very siflS-
ing pc5-t II favor q balaoelsd lleai-' t-'
- a ,l.-.z. -rl,5 10 t--siiT 5=z c51E-r--
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

To ctizszs Of Texas during the past week
and reported for tile paper hy C. A SloS
& Co. patent laryers- opposite Z. s. Pat
cit of5ce. WzsLiu-t1u. D. G.
4 Fcrrel. Tsrrz.l SAX cb0Tpar.
s. E.ask- TeIaula- Eatzr co1lgr.
$. " TItus and c q. Clark, S1a Angelo,
Hzll fff-L
rszT Welsh. Let hssf t-11Ert-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Visitors to our Chautauqua
are hereby invited to call and
make the acquaintance of the
old reliable SAN MARCOS FREE
Press, now in its fifteenth
year. Always outspOken and
progressive. Office in Woods
building, up stairs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

who lost his medicine chest, but, having
at hand bottle of Ayers Pills, found
himself fully oquipped.-J. Arrison,
NJ. d., OF San Jose, Cal, writes:
"Some three years ago, by the merest
accident, was forced, so to speak,
to prescribe Ayers Cathartic Pills for
several sick men among party of engi-
neers in the Sierra Nevada mountains,
my medicine chest having been lost in
crossing mountain torrent. l was
surprised and delighted at the action OF
the Pills, so much 80, indeed, that was
led to further trial of them, as well as
of your Cherry Pectoral and Sarsapa-
rilla. have nothing but praise to offer
in their favor"
John w. Brown, M. D., OF Oceana,
w. Va, writes: "Iprescribe Ayers Pills
In my practice, and find them excellent.
urge their general use in families"
T. Il. Hastings, NJ. D., of Baltimore,
Md, writes: "That Ayers Pills do con-
troll and cure the complaints for which
they are designed is as conclusively
proven ome as anything possibly can be-
They are the best cathartiea and aperh
ent within the reach OF the profession"
Ayers Pills,
PREPARED by
Or. j. c. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

The s5a=o1 for The sale Of wagons j. fast
srrraleLfu- ana 7 r--lill ny friends and
c--su.srs list 7 have @ ful supply q tEs
VertSn ald ga1ks0u El-s-s o. band % aicl
Ian a1tI.1rizsl o. SCI q very clo=s Trices
~ O. Etaral teuls. W. bIE-fN-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

The San Marc Ice Factory is now IN
succe ,sful operation. Daily capacity, GOoo
pounds of the purest and best ice manutact-
ured in the state. Bars from % TO 100 lbs.
furnished. Prices moderate.
Tom CODE, Prop.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26
De. Flat, or GUADALUrE

The Texas ChautALqua, at San Marcos
has certainly brought 70 light the boss ioct-
ar Il tl,ess times. lie Is Or" Toakum,
and claims that the pyramids q Egypt ere
tbs rcsult % natural upheavals, and thai
there are natural pyramids IN IsEa- grsaie'
than they. TIE Austin Statesman q ths
18th 20 reports him. The Texas capitol Is
very mach such an upheaVal IS the pyEa-
miis q Egypt.-Sln Antonio Iiass-
VIM Tozzlssr-s
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Surprising, as is probable, the Texas Cbau-
tauqua will remain at San Marcos, then the
Importance Of a new public school building
here becomes, if possible, the more con-
spicuous, the want of it tie more glaring.
Only think Of our 500 public school pupils
consigned to imperfect educ alton or no edu-
cation, at the seat of the Texas Cautauqua.
Would they be in o condition to profit by
that institution? Obviously not. To build
up you must begin at the bottom. We trust
this most important matter will receive con-
sideration on Teachers day at the Hill TO-
morrow foritis of far reaching significance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26
nomocratic District Convention.

Delegates to the Representative Conven-
tion for the glst district, composed Of the
counties Of Caldwell, Guadalupe aud Hays,
are hereby called to meet in the city OF
Ioekbart at > o'clock p. m, "Wednesday,
Aurust IS, for the purpose Of nominating
two candidates to represent said district in
a., Oft T.ayislaturs. J. II. C0,TBs,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

A change OF railroad time went into effect
on Sunday. Our railroad aud mail tables
are corrected accordingly.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26
Millinery.

Mrs. Richardson is now closing out her
handsome stock of summer millinery at
greatly reduced prices, and has some de-
oidel bargains.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26
.1pIy,L Or PASSENGER TRAINS.

rr,Ss PASS SAN MARCOS AS FOLLOWS
rs o. NJ
MAIL, NAIL
North 500 4. NJ. and 5iOO r. NJ.
oo,nh Sonth l0:20A. NJ. and 900 7. NJ.
T. b Sc H.
,o,vos San Marcos 1880 A. NJ. and o'io p NJ
Leaves 1850 A. NJ. aud i:40 p. NJ.
Q. COLLINS, Agent.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Tee cream and cooling drinks of all kinds
=, tbe Blue Front, north side of the plaza.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

rcs cream furnished IN any quantity at the
Nv RED DIAMOND.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Prof. Sanders, of Georgetown University
has favored us with catalogues of both de-
partments of that great and growing instltu-
finn
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

The latest eclipse of the moon on Sunday
night last was most interesting phe.
nomenon, which we fear many of our people
missed seeing.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Hardy & Co are Goa. family receiving fresh
goods in their line and are prepared to give
bargains in groceries for the cash. Iney
make specially of picnic goods, California
fruits III variety, etc.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Eleven different style of the celebrated
Taylor's Bustles now on exhibition at
JOHNSON & JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Don't forget that the FREE
PRESS office has much the best
facilities of all kinds for doing
any sort Of job printing. All
work done promptly in the
best style and at reasonable
rates.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

'Axes to grind" in variety, arc by no
means unknown on the Hill.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Geo. w. Knight, Matchmaker and Jewel
er east side Plaza, San Marcos. nVZo
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Fop PRESERVES: jackson Spice Co.'s"
,.at sricne RAYNoLDs IL DANIEL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26
RED DIAMOND
Ice Cream PaTlOr,
East Side Public Square.
For Sale.

4 farm of forty seven acres, sixteen acres
irrigated, ten acres in ribbon cane, two sets
of dwellings, about two hundred yards apart
and other out buildings. 4 hydraulic ram
that supplies the dwelling with water thence
TO a reservoir and trough for stock, IA
fish pond with German carp, the water
works aud irrigation are from spring that
stands the test of the dryest seasons. A
good bearing orchard of peaches, pears,
apples, plums, cherries, figs, grapes; this
property fronts the Blanco uyer near town.
1 would take half in San Marcos city prop
erty if in a desirable location, or one half
down. balance on time to suit purchaser.
The above property is one of the hnesi
places in Texas for the nursery business.
For further information address
THOS. B. FORD.
lancet Banco, Blauco Co, Tex.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

New lawns, domestics, etc, at
Nv" JOHNSON IL JoHNsoN's
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Again we hear of an unsettled question as
to the future of our Chautauqua. There
are various vague rumors of offers from 9TH
err points. All right-let the management
investigate and do the best they can. Our
conviction however remains that if they will
give reason fair play, they will decide to
abide with us. San Marcos will not be
found derelict of duty, and. in our judg-
ment, at any other point failure Will con-
front the enterprise.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Christian & Wills are in regular receipt of
fresh and choice groceries. Give them a
call.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Mr.. Wolf is intending TO remove to farm
in Travis county, 81 is selling groceries at
cost. He has sold his timing outfit to
Steele q Griffin.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

VOLTS Acme Backing, best i'll the mar
ket, will not soil linen garments, at
NN' MoALLIsTER's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

We have heard of wet weather and dry
dry weather prophets but We believe our
market gardeners must be Of the wet wealth.
err kind of gardeners.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Rubber and leather betting, lace feathers
babbitt metal, machine oil and other supplies
t"r Dinnars on hand. j. II. GARY
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Corn, oats, sorghum, irish and sweet po-
tatoes, fruits aud vcgotables--all IRE made;
but cotton deemed the most important of all,
haugs in the balance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26
Honey.

All kinds. Send me your orders or leave
them with Christian g. Wills, my agents, j..
NJ. K11LoUGH, Proprietor Fossil Hill Apl-
aries
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

We notice that our neighbor of the Times
speaks OF some of our merchants twittiug
him on the subject of bustles. We should
think that would be tender subject for
the Times.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

The only straight Louisiana syrup IN
McALLIsTEBs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Dame Texas seems again ooqueltlshly in.
olned.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

We have had no rain since the 7th inst,
and even cotton is beginning to need 1t bad
ly. The prospect of large crop is daily
dwindling,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Our worthy friend, Mr.. Knight, has made
quite timely addition to his watch and jew
elry business in the shape Of an elegant and
perfect regulator.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

We had no SO long spoil of dropth in 's2
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26
Two Comics for $3.50.

rrosmuch rs many persons desire to send
lies abroad and by way of encourage
o" .l"t 90 to do, we offer two copies OF the
Tnps PnEss at SO. 50-cash in advance
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Fon PICKLES: Mixed spices of very fine
- for nickles. RAYNoLDs W DANIEL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Some of the things you will find at Il.
Hardy 81 Cos:
Fresh Prunes, Fresh Currants, Fresh
Pearl Grits, Fresh Cerealine, the celebrated
Princess Tea, Garden Seeds, Onion Sets,
irish Seed Potatoes, Uncavassed Ham,
Breakfast Bacon, and in fact everything in
the way of Staple and Fancy Groceries at
prices as low us the lowest.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

The Monteglean, new monthly maya
zine, published at Nashville, Tenn, the
official organ of the Montoagle s. s. Assem-
bly,, and devoted to the interests of chris
tian culture, is on our table.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

= Persons not subscribers who may atty
4 49, time receive copies of the FREE
\rRrss, will please understand that tney
Are sent simply Ms samples, III the nope J
Slhat the parties addressed may IKE ~
well enough to favor US with their suoserip
iinng.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26
ST. LEONARD HOTEL.


ST. LEONARD HOTEL.
The citizens of San Marcos
and surrounding country are
invited to call and make the
acquaintance of the "St Leon
ard Hotel" when they have
business in San Antonio. No
where in Texas can nicer ac-
commodations, better fare, or
more home comfort be found
for $I.5o and $500 per day.
STREET CARS AND STAGES PASS THE DOOR
PTINEAS p. LOUNSBERY,
PROPRIETOR.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26
NEW MANAGEMENT. i
San Marcos Hotel
R. X. HAMILTON, Pnop'R.

Having taken charge of this Hotel, and
refitted it throughout, will spare no pains
to give satisfaction to all who may favor
the house with their patronage.
Rates reasonable, to suit the times. jy29
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

We are pleased to note the return of a
number of our previous subscribers who
felt called upon to stop last year in view of
the hard times. We hope to welcome all
such back in a short time.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

We noticed while at the cemetery Tues
day that the colored folks have done good
deal of work IN their part of the grounds,
We learn that Ben Dixon and Prof, Sim
mons have led off in the work. Much more
is needed on both sides of the line.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Tho dust is becoming annoying.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

The entertainment at the Hill last night
was one of unusual interest, and there was
IN unusually large attendance. Miss Pow
ell favored the audience with some OF her
best Evolutionary efforts, and there was
some good music Quite o number were
present from Lockhart.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Visitors from Abroad and
Others Call at the
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26
SAN MARCOS
BOOKSTORE 2 NEWS STAND.

ysr Boa, 40 itfsss Sssrptrsrs r-i rrrirtissis
aEpefsify. Al lins q sis1ousrT
SO Ncfiurs-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

aa-Tra-sisrt a. usl 81 rs-itsrf ptobis 81 tsrf
f1.f stni ~ vn-f IN n lirr ~ prrfrs. rtaf
80 u.iitr- 80. CT srl see. iuuei3
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

And now it appears that lecturer Black will
not be at our Chautauqua, So many fail
urcs Of 'big guns" confidently announced,
forcibly remind us of the story of the din
ner party contained IN Goldsmith's poem,
The Haunch of Venison,"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

Friday will be teachers day on tho Hill
Gov. Ross, Supt. Cooper, and other distin-
guishod gentlemen have EN- invited. Even
if they sould fail to attend an interesting
programme will be provided. Our people
should turn out en- mass on the occasion,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26

4 motion was unanimously carried ap-
proving and adopting the foregoing resolu-
tluns.
Mr. W. T. Chapman, Of dripping Spring.
desiring to present himself to the Alliance
as candidate for tie state legislature, a
motion was carried that the COMMITTEES on
resolutions be requested to interview that
gentleman On behalf Of the body and also
to obtain some expres ion a. to bis views
on the above resolutions. The committee
subsequently reported favorably OF their
interview Of 3lr. Chapman and Of his full
endorsement OF the resolutions which be
woald support # elsoisl In discussion
4hich Afterwards took place il vas general
IL decided It 7r0uli BE- unviss for either the
Alliance OF indirilEll members to commit
tbsl1ssiy-s b. any premises 81 this early
stage q The caup-iEl-
Motion uas tte1 carried 70 proceed IN d,
election q o11csrs Tor the Hays C0uuiJ
Farmers AlIiarcs for tie ersuing year. II.
following o.l-ars sers elected ~ reclar1t.
ti0o.
PrsEdsut. J. T. B-r,ss51-
vf-s-Prss55sui. :. q. Bsrbes.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26
A Physician

[ere is an instance OF
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-11-16

Shooting deep bored wells. When one
of them falls off in its supply through an
accumulation OF soil down below. or when it
is thought that its natural flow can be in
creased by breaking up the rock strata
penetrated by 1t, then we treat it just as we
would petroleum well. There are already
hundreds of bored wells in Manhattan
island, and as they increase there is, of
course, increased demand for the services Of
the shooter. The treatment seldom fails of
good results, and costs SO little that it is
always worth trying if the well is in rock
and is not satisfactory"
| expressed my desire to witness the
operation of shooting" well, and upon
my friends assurances that would ''give
nothing away" the young man consented
to my being present at such performance
the night OF the second day after this inter-
view.
the nitro-glycerine for the occasion" l
asked.
ut is here already; has been for week,
he replied coolly. 81 haved it slowed in a
cool cellar down town. There is no danger
in keeping it there, for the only persons
who go into the cellar know what it is and
will not monkey with it. That is nothing
to the chances have had to take. One
time brought a couple of cans to town to
SuOOO Il wen dIQ buSIb was scilic uoldJ
about the job that put it off for three weeks,
during which l had to keep the stuff under
my bed i'll the boarding house where was
stopping. Yes. the chamhermaid might
have made mischief by pounding it with a
broom, but there wasn't much danger of
that. She wasn't one of the kind that sweep
under the bed
was in attendance at the appointed time
and place to see the we'll treated, but not
early enough to witness the arrival of the
nitro-glycerine on the ground 1t had been
brought, as | was told, in carriage, by
which better time had been made than had
been expected, SO that oil the preparations
were already complete when | reached Tive
place. The dangerous stuff was in three
long, slender tin cartridges, like the cases
in which large and valuable maps, charts or
drawings are often kept rolled up. Whether
it was put into them there on the ground,
before my arrival, or the charging was
done somewhere else | didn't think to in
quire. My friend, the shooter" had an
assistant, stout, silent man, who worked
in business-like way and wasted neither
word nor time | don't think no liked my
being present. We three were in big fac
tory yard, away up town. A Waterman,
who of course knew what was going on,
stood outside the gate to turn away H.
quiry if any policeman or straggier came
around Ihe work was done by the light
of single lantern, and a very feeble
Illumination it seemed to be in the in
tense shadows thrown over us by the fac
tory walls.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-11-16
'PossUMs AGAINST DOLLARS.
Howard Horizons Novel Wagers in the
Presidential Election.

Howard Horizons Novel Wagers in the
Presidential Election.
Howard Horton, 'possum vender of
Atlanta, is now playing in big luck.
Horton was an enthusiastic Harrison sup
porter and staked possums upon the result
of the election. He had great faith in Har-
rison and bet many 'possums. He is now
collecting his bets.
A day or two before the election he
passed John Colvin and was carrying four
'possums.
want a 'possum to-dayg asked Howard
"What are they worth, Howard!n asked
Mr.. Colvin.
"a dollar a piece" answered the negro,
land they are good and ripe
Don't believe l want any, Howard. But,
say, Howard, how is the election goingw
Harrison" answered the negro.
There's where you are wrong again"
said Mr.. Colvin.
I'm bet you 'possum l amt wrong"
said Howard.
I'm tell you what I'll do" said Mr.. Col
win, ''rll take your four 'possums now, and
il Cleveland is elected don't owe you any
thing but if Harrison is elected l pay you
e. apiece for them"
Horton scratched his head minute, and
then handing Mr.. Colvin the 'possums said !:
"I'll do it, Here, take your 'possums."
Mr.. Colvin took the possums and ate
them.
Then Horton went up and down Decatur
street, betting 'possum against 81 on the
election In zach instance he left the pos
sum saying, latter the election I'll call for
my money if Harrison goes in and you can
put it down that 1 am dead certain win
ner.p
Tuesday and the day before Horton was
collecting his money. He secured IS from
Mr.. Colvin and many dollar on Decatur
street.
Horton wishes Harrison could be elected
every day in the year.