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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03
Precinct Conventions.


Pursuant 10 call of Chairman Of Exeou
tive Committee, Precinct No. l, mas
convention of Democrats was held In tho
Court. house at San Marcos, on Saturday
28th inst,
Chairman Prichett called the meeting &c
order.
On motion of Mr.. Northcraft, Z. p. Ray
nolds was made Secretary.
The first business was declared to DO the
selection of Chairman Of Executive Com
mittee for the ensuing year. Upon motion
of J. v. Hutchins, ]. e. Priohett was unan'
imously elected to that position,
Mr.. Hutohins moved that ~ delegates be
elected to represent Precinct No. in the
County Convention. Amended on motion
of Mr.. Northcraft and number Of delegates
increased to 10,
The following named gentlemen were ap'
pointed delegates to the County Conven-
ton: J, G. Story, Jno. p. Kone, Jas. l..
Malone, T. J. MoCarty, W. D. Wood, Gid.
johnson, ]. H. Combs, Ed. II. Kone, II.
Hardy, ]. v. Hutchins, VIM. Geisen, ster-
ling Fisher, Jas. G. Burleson, B. G. Neigh,
bors and Z. P. Reynolds.
On motion of Mr.. Reynolds, the delega-
ton was instructed to support Judge W, d.
Wood for tho position of delegate to the
National Democratic Convention and com,
mittee to promote his candidacy, consisting
of Messrs Hutchins, Fisher and Reynolds,
was appointed.
On motion of Judge Wood, the delega-
ton WAS instructed to support Hon. W. 5.
Fly, of Gonzales County, for the position OF
Presidential Elector.
On motion of Judge Wood, the Score
tary was instructed to furnish copy of pro
oeedings to county papers.
Meeting adjourned.
e. PRICHEIT, Chairman.
E. P. RAYNoLDs, Secretary.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03

The last Kyle Star copies our notice of
the Jones murder case and appends the fol-
lowing oock-and-bull story from a CORE
spondent, evidently designed TO divert pub
lie attention from the real criminals. Too
thin:
Iheard that they had man named Shu-
bert up for killing and burning old man
Jones on the end If Feb, 1883, the man
shabert il not guilty Of the crime. dia ];
on the following reason In 1854 veut e
the Confederate Wu and the sad Jones did
rape nv wife, and afterwards Killed her and
robbed my house. I followed him fol
rpsuy year. he thought he vas hid, but
foqnd him and killed him and burnt b.
house as be did nins. bat took nothing
| Tbs thi-lrs we're al taken out % make u aP
par that tho hOzss bad caught FIRE and b.
lost his life irving to Put i cut Jones di1
this near Atlanta. Georgia IN ls54-
Sax GkCo.
san Autouio. April Pad Use.
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.Luxuriant Hair

Can only DO preserved by keeping tho
scalp clean, cool, and free from dan.
druff, and tho body In healthful
condition. Tho great popularity OF
Ayers Hair Vigor is due to tho fact
that 1t cleanses the scalp, promotes tho
growth Of the hair, prevents 1t from
falling out. and gives 1t that soft and
silky gloss so essential to perfect beauty.
b Frederick Hardy, OF Roxbury, Mass,
a gentleman fifty years of age, was fast
losing his hair, and what remained was
growing gray. Aftor trying various
dressings with no effect, he commenced
the uso Of Ayers Hair Vigor. III
stopped the falling out" he writes |;
land, to my great surprise, converted
my white hair (without staining the
scalp) to the same shade Of broom IL
had when was 20 years OF age"
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Here il an opportunity to place in your
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PRECINCT NO. 2.


A mass-meeting of the democrats of Pre-
oinct No. 2, was held in the town of Kyle,
Hays county, Texas. on Saturday, April 2S'
1883, in accordance with o call from Mr. q,
Il. Word, Chairman of the precinct Execu-
tive Committee. Mr.. Word being absent
Capt. Ferg Kyle called the meeting to order
and explained the object of the meeting.
Mr.. W. D. Branum was elected chair,
man and L. J. Rountree was elected secre.
tary. Upon motion of E. A. Vaughan Esq
the election of delegates to the county con
yention OF San Marcos was declared in or
der.
Capt. Ferg Kyle made motion to send
delegation of ten men to cast the vote o.
this precinct in said convention. Carried
The following committee was appointed to
select delegates to the county convention
Capt. Ferg Kyle, DIR. J, G. Barbee, e. A.
Vaughan ESQ.,, and Messrs VIM. Eule ano
ii. Hellman. The committee retired ant
reported as follows for delegates to said con
vention: Messrs, Desha Bunton, Thos. Ey-
ert, G. H. Word, T. w. Smith, O. L. Light
foot, Eugene Woods, Taylor Goforth, L
Brauschweig. G. w. Whisenant aud w. W
Haupt.
Upon motion Capt Ferg Kyle was unani
mously added to the delegation. Upon
motion the report of the committee ant
amendment was received aud unanimousl.
adopted.
No further business appearing the conven
ton adjourned, sine die. W ID. BnANUM,
T.. ]. RoUNrREs. Sec'y. Chairman
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REMARKS ON THE ABOVE.

We have only brief comment to make
on the above. We called attention to the
condition of our Poor Farm, or rather Poor
House and its inmates simply because we
had heard great deal said of the same in
the way of criticism by persons in posi-
ton to be well informed on the subject.
Such being the fact, we don't see why any
one should be surprised or offended at hav
ing public attention called to the subject, it
being one in which all the people of the
county have an interest. But our corre-
spondent says that Rev, MIR. Wallace was
much inoensed" at our calling for light as
to the condition and management of tho In
stitution he has in charge. We cannot but
be surprised to hear this statement. If the
Rev. gentleman feels that his record as a
county official is irreproachable, it seems to
us he ought rather to thank us for giving
occasion for having the various contrary
statements investigated and settled.
In order to arrive at a better understand
ing of the letter of our friend Commits
sioner Owen, we will say that at the time of
his visit in January referred to, there were
three inmates of the County Poor House,
viz: Miss Eichelberger, B. f. Vanland-
ingham and an old negro, former slave of
the late Maj Dixon. Not long afterwards
the negro died. as we are informed, in q
most wretched condition. Soon after Mr..
yanlandingham committed suicide. 40 to
his treatment, as also that of Miss Eohel-
berger, the sole remaining inmate, we
will leave others, better informed than we
are, to speak. More light is still impera-
lively demanded, and we hope to be able to
give it to our readers at an early day.
We will only add, that In conversation
with our friend, Commissioner Owen. when
he handed in his article he freely admitted
that the Poor Farm In this County, so far.
had not been success, or profitable to the
County. He stated that the best part of II
had not been put in cultivation that 1t was
in contemplation to clear and cultivate the
best portion, and also to purchase additional
ground, which it is practicable to do, 80 as to
make the farm self-sustaining as home for
all the poor of this county. This is obvi-
ously what should be done, and we hope
to see this programme realized at the earli-
est day possible. Nothing speaks so badly
for community as the neglect or i'll treat
ment of its poor, and nothing SO favorably
as their humane and kindly treatment. Our
people are doubtless willing to pay sufficient
taxes for this end, If they do not already do
SO.
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A Good Move.

L. H. Tlllman, of Wa co, is spending
some time here for the purpose OF starting
a circulating library. trihing sum only is
required to supply ones self and family
with largo number Of interesting and val
uable books of choice English literature.
He thinks he ought to get up here library
of 200 volumes, and we believe if he stays
long enough to make his plan we'll known
he will do so. We have not space to go into
details, but heartily commend him and his
enterprise to The favor of our people.
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Henly.
April 2sth, 1888.

April 18th, lboe.
Enron FREE Pass Since my last We
have had glorious rains, which came In the
very nick Of time. The farmers and stock
men bad begun to wear long fsocs. bat now
everything Is booming. The grass, cotton
and corn Is fairy leaping from the ground
cattle are fast shodding or the Old. dry
han that suo4sed them. After Spring ~
in douT think I ever sa- vegetation grO1
50 rapidly, and I know ] never sAw a tint
that Il vzs worse bssded. Springs, creek
braucbss and wells are oncs more bOuuh
fuly i1ed Corn has = good stand Az
looks vel Olfs are good Even body y
IN good spirits. The fArnsn are vIes;iinl
Nth The rsois and grzss With . vin TIA
81 bs sire not 81 fAiL
We ngE begin 10 Sc boz lucky ue ssr'
Iazt vs.r tt.sf Ne dii nof take he Ctlifo-aii
81 W -stir-toz fever I'D lesvs ttls l.salri
g. r--rIt-- ~ 49, -- co. ---a-n 49,
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Mrs. n. *. HutChins,

South side of the square, has perhaps
Tic most attractive stand in it's way in the
city. Fruits, candies. nuts, etc., are among
her speoialties, and all fresh ind NICE
Don't fail to give her call.
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Notwithstanding New.

/ am now prepared to buy, sell. exchange
u rent out all kinds of second hand furni-
{~-S G. VoGELsANG.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03

The proceedings Of the several precinct
meetings Indicate unusual interest In the
coming county convention, This is as 1t
should be. Let all democrats come out and
take hand.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03
Millinery.

Mrs Richardson will be in receipt OF an
her instalment Of handsome goods III a
v days.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03

The April showers Of last week were fol-
lowed on Saturday by q regular rain storm,
which thoroughly saturated the earth. And
now there Is prospect for more.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03

Patents granted to citizens of Texas dur,
ing the past week, and reported expressly
for this paper by O. A. Snow & Co., Pat
ent lawyers, opposite U. 8. Patent Office.
Washington, d. O.: M. Broderick, Bedias,
hammock; Il. b. MoCurdy, Lancaster, We
hicle top; jas. McMorries, Thorp's Springs,
horse detacher; H. A. Spencer, Valley
Mills, gate
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03

Minerva Brady, very worthy and reli
able solored woman of this vicinity, died oil
Saturday.
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To the Ladies'.

You can have your hair either cut or hair
cotabing made up into nice braids,. by call
in9 on Mrs. j. A. Bell at Daley Il Broth
80. or at the Webb residence on San An
ionic 81.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03

We were glad to hear from Commissioner
Owen that the road to Blanco, rs far as the
Comal county line, has been put in first rate
condition.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03
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, OF
more home comfort be found
for SI.5o and S1.oo per day
sTEEE7 CABS kxD ST, 3 sA7l $50 49,
PEEVE E1UES1ERK.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03

Tbos Taylor has rented the City Bakery
IA win furnish fresh Tread every day, be-
1i3ss every thing in the provision line you
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03

Tho nices. weather always follows
stormy period. 80 1t was tho forepart o.
the week.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03

Z 1oe cream, soda water, banana cider, LEM
onnde and home made candies always Oh
r--S az the BLUE FRONT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03
Ten Years Younger,

Mrs. Mary Montgomery, OF Boston,
writes: "For years, was compelled
to wear dress cap to conceal bald
spot on the crown of my head ; but now
gladly lay the cap aside, for your Hair
Vigor is bringing out new growth. l
could hardly trust my senses when
first found my hair growing but there
it is, and / am delighted. Took ten
years younger"
A similar result attended the use OF
Ayers Hair Vigor by Mrs. o. 0. Pres
colt, OF Charlestown, Mass. Miss Bessie
II. Bedloc, Of Burlington, VT, Mrs. J.J.
Burton, Of Bangor, Me-, and numerous
others.
Tho loss OF hair may be owing to i'm.
purity of the blood or arrangement OF
the stomach and liver, in which case.
O course OF Ayers Sarsaparilla or OF
Ayers pills, In connection with the
Vigor, may be necessary to give health
and tone to all the functions OF tho
body. At the same time, 1t cannot DO
too strongly urged that none OF these
remedies can do much good without
o persevering trial and strict attention
to clearly and temperate habits.
Ayers Hair vigor,
Prepared by DR.. J. @. Aver g. Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by Druggists aud Perfumers.
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Notice.

0,'W. Andrews of San Marcos, Deputy
fIf16 q Animal Inspector, Hays County:
<'r mar1tf.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03

Jaw Hats, q new stock, just received.
j. ". HuToHINs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03

NOW is the time for oultivators, double
shovels sweep stocks, sweeps, hoes, etc;
A full stock of all of these Goods includ-
no The .'Stand CultiYator" OH hand ut
- j. II. GERY's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03
The dewSerry crop is small this season,

Remember the county convention on Sat
urday.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03

i. lilo line of Ladies' Hats, just In at
'~e DALEY 4 BRo.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03
cream every day ut the Red Diamond

K ew line of Mems Neckwear at
II" DALEY & Bro.
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When Dakota bscc1es a State u
viii doubtless adopt A. Ifs cozt-Of-
arms an sar-rnfH
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Ceo. W. Knight, Jewslor, east side the
PLAZA. San Marcos. h'N'
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Since writing the foregoing. we have re-
ceived the following card from the Poor
Farm Superintendent, which we give GER
5atim. A sufficient reply for the present
will be found in what we have already said !:
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EXPLANATION REQUIRED.
MIR. EprroR OF THE FREE PREss

Mn. EDITOR OF THE FREE Phkss:
Their fell under my observation this morn.
ing an article in the FREE Press Headed
1.-The poor farm-light wanted" insinua.
ting ware managed wrong at the Poor farm
as am the Bonded Superandtenden of the
farm, it is open for inspection at all times
70 the commissioners or good citizens Of
Hays county and as the Bond has bin strictly
complyed with j therefore demand an e1
PLANTATION. J. NJ. WALLACE,
Superintendent Poor farm,
Hays Co
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03

May -day dawned most beautifully. The
union picnic of the X. of II. and the Sun
day Schools was the order of the day. The
procession marched through the streets, pre-
coded by the Harris band, to the MeGehee
grounds on the river, where speaking was
had by Reverends Biggs and Bunton,
after which ample refreshments were
spread. There was not quite the usual
number of people present, but all passed of
pleasantly,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03
For Sale.

A farm of forty-seven acres, sixteen acres
frrioated, ten acres in ribbon cane. two sets
of dwellings about two hundred yards apart
and other out buildings. hydraulic ram
that supplies the dwelling with water sence
A. , reservoir and a trough for stock, a
fsh 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
appies. plums, cherries, figs, grapes this
n-opertv fronts the Blsneo nyer near town
4 would take half in San Marcos city prop
erfx n in a desirable location. or one hali
do1n. balance on time TO suit purchaser.
The above property is one of the hnes'
nl.oes In Texas for the Dursery business
For further information address
THOS. B. FORD.
;.n2stf BlAnco. BlAoco Co. lex
On May Is THE HOUSTON
POST will issue an edition OF "a
r.eEs. devoted to a commercial write.
M Of the towns Of central Texas. Ii
VII be . paper that every Texan
hould read and send to friends II
ether states. In order to secure
fhsrB. orders must be at once address
I'd to the Post at Houston, aceonPAn
by cash or stamps Price 10 cent?
per copy, 800 a Dozen Posiag'
prepald- Order copy now-
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We are in receipt of circular from the
Drill and Dedication Association of Austin,
and from the Texas Traffic Association of
Houston. They request us to notice the
following from the last named circular.
The minimum rate for round-trip tickets
from points in Texas, for the Public and
Bands of Music Estate or United States, }
to Austin, ut the dedication of the new State
Capitol in May, 1888, shall be one fare
until q minimum rate of s. is reached.
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nc World Renowned Estey Organ.
on essy terms. CHAsTAIN q KNIGHT.
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W. +. CopPIo.
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Icel Icei IceI

The San Marcos Ice Factory is now IN
succs,sful operation. Daily capacity. Gooo
pounds of the purest and best ice manufact-
nred IN the state. Bars from 25 to lOO lbs.
furnished Prices moderate.
-. Tom CoDr, Prop.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03

Don't forget to call on Peter Souberth,
the tailor. first before purchasing your
mems and boys clothing. He will actual
u furnish the goods and make them up as
cheap, if not cheaper, than the samo can
be bought ready made, and of course much
betker and more. satisfactory. so patronize
h<>r,.a ;ndncfru md aava money. IL
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03
Consumption Surely Cured.

To THE EprroR-Please inform your read
era TINT have positive remedy for the
above named disease. By its timely use
Thousands of hopeless cases have been perm
aneutly cured. / shall be glad to send two
bottles of nv remedy FREE to any of your
readers who have consumption if they Will
send me their express and postofice address.
Respectfully, t. A. SLocuH, al. ",
dec1 6m Isl Pearl ST., new iorA'
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"A Blessing to Every Woman.

Those of our lady readers who would like to
know how child be .ring may be made PAIN
less ind safe can get the information IN a
scaled envelope by sending four cents In
postage stamps to ,.,-
MIS-. E, REVERE, Box 1888, Jersey City,
New Jersey. to'ly
Some of the things you will find at H.
Hnrdy x Co.'S:
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 IL
the way of Staple and Fancy Groceries al
prices as low as the lowest.
The popular grocery store of onr young
friends Christian & Wills will now be found
on the North side between the Glover Ma
tional bank and Reynolds & Daniels Drug
storo. They have beautiful and spacious
room, which shows off to advantage then
full and excellent stock. Call and see them
YOU can rarely fail of finding what you
want. at reasonable prices.
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ToME NEWS

InJyAL OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
:, AIMS PASS BAN MARCOS As FOLLOWS
IA I. & G. N.
F. MAIL. MAIL.
aoutb s:l5 A. NJ. and 1888 7. M.
North: 9:l5 A. NJ. and 7;4G T. NJ
Il. b. d II.
Il Is San Marcos $3.50 q, m. and 9;0o Pm
~s 500 a. m. and 600 pm.
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Two Comics for $3.50.

smuoh as many persons desire to send
& a abroad, and by way of encourage
90 20 40 we offer two copies of tho
S 30 20 u st "a 5O-cash in advance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-05-03

s1a Arto1io. April 20d. Use.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-08-18
Knowing Tarkeys.

lest summer Mrs. James Mcconnell.
Of Cadiz, O., had brood of fine young
turkeys caught in a hail st or N, by which
several Of them had each lcy broken.
The grass being high near the house
she could only find one of the u1fortu-
mates. which she picked up carefully,
and with splinters placed on each side
Of the fracture bound up the broken
part. A day or two passed, and she
had forgotten the incident, when what
was her astonishmcnt one afternoon to
sec approaching her in the yard the old
turkey with her -five-with bro
ken legs. These, under tn, lead ership
of the one she had operated upon, came
chirping up to her and would not leave
until she had bound :.ch ones fractured
leg.