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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
WHAT THEY WEAR.

Tho full undrapad back IL soon ON many
nav gowns from the best houses.
cred and is cousin german. terra Gotta, ar,
much liked for long seaside wraps
Nun and boas Of flowers and lace arc q
be among the summer coquetries OF costume
In drapery irregularity Is tho word, and
the more individual tho arrangement the
better.
Pattern gowns already braided arc won.
derfully cheap-and more wonderfully pretty
for the price.
The accordion pleated skirt that opens OF
shuts with each step OF the wearer Ia much
liked for the new mohair stuifs.
Simple wooden NANTES are trimmed down
tho front and around tho neck with knife
plcating Of silk Of the sane color
The useful blouse waists are now mado In
blue or pink az we'll rs scarlet surah, and
worn with lace skirts for the house
Many long loops Of ribbon falling from
tho throat and caught In ut tho waist are
supposed to give style to cotton morning
gowns
Rouge Songlier, otherwise "pig's blood, I"
a new vivid red, Is often combined with the
blue gray "wood smoke" brought out this
spring.
Heaven be praiscdl The effort Of certain
III conditioned designers 10 have street gowns
made bare dragging length Is coldly un-
successful.
Word comes from Paris that satin Is again
In high favor, especially for dinner and even
ing gowns, as well as for tho costumes of
very young brides.
A Gala Of white translucent enamel, with
golden heart and a diamond dewdrop, 10 the
newest flower brooch, rs well rs far and away
the handsomest Of the season.
Overskirts are not cut In ret fashion any
more, drapery being obtained by lacking the
breadths Of tho gown to the foundation quito
at taste, caprice or convenience
Striped plush Is threatened for next WIN
ter's cloaks, but we still indulge n lively hope
that those In authority will experience a
change of heart before that time.
A waist and drapcry Of the best camel's
hair or Henrietta draped above a skirt of
more or corded silk makes combination
gown as serviceable as It Is stylish.
A knowing one says that to make the close
sleeve worn with the empire gown, the
proper "wrinkle" IA to use a stocking for lin
ing, and cut the outSide some SIX inches
longer.
The blouse bodice, now so much to the fore,
Is not much but a yoke with a full ruffie
sewed upon 1t, tho ruffie long enough to come
six inches below the belt In front, four on the
hips and Ave behind.
Jackets Of white cloth or serge, plain or
braided with silk or gold, will be worn as tho
season advances, but must be made Of tho
best cloth and well cut, or they are dowdy
and common looking beyond expression.
Big aprons Of spotted cream null, lace
edged and finished with a sash of pongee or
MORE, are worn at breakfast or tea time by
fashionable young women, and are simply
too fetching for anything York Com.
mercial Advertiser.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
Resolutions of Thanks.

Before closing the Normal Institute for
the season of 1888, the teachers adopted the
following resolutions of thanks to the citi-
zens of San Marcos and managers of the
Texas Chantauqua Assembly:
Whereas. The people of San Marcos and
and the managers of the Texas Chautauqua
have manifested deep interest in the well
fare and comfort of the teachers of the
Summer Normal; therefore be it.
ResOlUsd, That we, the teachers in school
assembled, extend to the citizens our sincere
thanks for their hospitality.
That our thanks are extended to the man.
ayers for their provision of able instructors.
Whereas. Our esteemed fellow teacher.
Prof. J. H. Bryant, in the performance Of
his duties as superintendent and Instructor
in the San Marcos Summer Normal has
given universal satisfaction; therefore be Il
Resolsod, That the thanks Of the teach
ers of the Normal are hereby extended to
him
That in retiring from the position which
be has held be carried with him the graft
tude and esteem Of all his fellow teachers Of
the Normal.
That We heartily recommend him for 81
perintsndent next year.
Be II further resolved. that the thsnks Of
The Normal are hereby extended 20 Misses
Brooke. Powell. Lsvrigbi Cotton, Ks8driek,
Frlnklin, Harrison. also 10 Profs- StsnSsld,
Thomas, Prisebstt. Williams. Cody, MOut-
gousry AID McC0r1iek for TIER very slrn-
81 AID e5cisrt al
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
Our Chautauqua-Austln willing to Co

oPoteWs
We copy elsewhere an editorial from the
Austin Statesman on our Ohautauqus, part
ly as giving just credit for the share OF Aus
tin people In the success Of the late session,
and partly as indicating spirit Of friend
ship and cooperation ON the part OF Austin
with the enterprise here. Tho concluding
suggestions of the Statesman are to the
point. Austin regards this M the proper
place for the location Of the Texas Chautau-
qua, and regards II as near enough to war
rant that city in active cooperation for It's
success. The fact Is that the Chautauqua
at San Marcos may be accepted by Austin
and San Antonio as their enterprise rs we'll
as ours. This Is especially true of Austin,
and Ia accordance with the Statosman's
suggestions, We see no reason why she
should not be found literally as well as hg-
ureatvely taking stock in IT,. For such a
purpose, and others similar, We predict the
time is coming when through swifter tran
sit and reduced fares San Marcos will be re-
garded by Austin as one of her most at
tractive suburbs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
Cleveland and Thurman Club.

Judge Cook addressed meeting OF citi-
zens at the court house on Saturday eyen'
ing, 4th inst. The speech was Characters.
tic of Gus Cooke" and was frequently
cheered.
After the speech Mr.. j. V, Hutchinf
moved the organization of Cleveland and
Thurman Club. The motion was carried
and 8. B. Mcbride was made chairman and
E. P. Reynolds made secretary Of the pri-
mary organization.
Mr.. Hutchins moved that parties wishing
to join give their names to the secretary.
About 70 names were enrolled, and upon
motion of Mr. Hutchins the organization
was made permanent with S. B. Mcbride
as chairman and E. P. Reynolds secretary.
Moved by Mr.. Hutchins with amendment
by Mr. Barber, that the chair appoint a
committee of FIVE gentlemen to enlist men,
bers for the club.
The chair appointed the committee and
Mr. Barber's name was added.
On motion OF Mr.. Barber Saturday nignt,
18th inst, was appointed for the next meet
ing of the club.
On motion of Mr., McGehee the chair
was empowered to call the club together at
such times and for such purposes as he may
deem proper.
On motion of Judge Wood the thanks Of
the meeting were extended to Judge Cook.
At the next meeting of the Club the or
ganization will be further perfected by the
appointment of committees, etc.
E. p. RAYSoLDs, Secretary.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
Buda BlOttlngs.

Hurrah for Jackson! Hurrah for labor!
Hurrah for Prohibition! Hurrah for Fisk
and Brooks, and Streetor too.
The barbecue on Wednesday last was q
success in modest way. Judge Terrell,
Capt Kyle and other worthless were present.
County candidates and lobster noses were
prominent all day. Each community of the
county was well represented, also several
other counties.
Camp meeting is now in progress.
We consider that Judge Terrell's second
speech was a direct insult to every prohibi-
ZIONIST, every Alliance man and every re.
publican present.
nisa strange affair that in this county
there are one thousand prohibition voters,
five hundred Alliance men and at least five
hundred republicans, that we are compelled
10 submit 10 the election Of an anti-probibi-
ZIONIST, an anti Alliance man and an anti
republican. "0h, Consistency, what jew
el art thou" BLoTTKs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
DrlppIng Springs.


Everybody and his wife were In Driptown
to-day. In fact the town was so full that
an overflow meeting was held-on the ball
ground.
Mr.. W. Chapman was hmping and smii-
ing around, despite the four months sick
spell through which he has just passed, 80
that Il did ono good to see him.
About two hundred head OF cattle were
sold to foreign buyer to-day, and the boys
arc busy-red Lot busy-rounding up and
carrying lunches to Barton for delivery.
There has been an epidemic Of fever
through here, which has laid up for few
DAYS. at least one or more members Of near
ly every family. ami now Dr. Pound ID
down with Il. He says II Is tho first time
In 80 years that fever has had him by the
heels. He pronounces II first cousin to
swamp fever.
'This is hard weather on the farmer" as
q young soil turner said to mo to-day. But
what IL the use Of frettingi we will have dry
weather only so long as 1t continues, and we
will have tho benefit Of every rain that
comes.
We had magnificent prospects this spring
(like tho Austin drilD and We seldom get
more.
Nobody will want for bread for year or
more, and every farmer has plenty to fatten
his hogs, and will hive good meat II he
can get the hogs. Very few have any num-
Der.
We are not alone hero in being fever
plagued. Mr.. and Mrs. Davis, W. O'Pry
and Mr.. Hunter have all just como back
from Eastern Texas i'll with low fever.
The party men were at the front again,
and there was dance at the hotel, and on
Thursday another at Major Wallace's. At
the latter the ice cream had more devotees
than did the floor.
The North family, of Austin, aro at Mrs
McLendon's.
Ed Wallace has opeed up at Cooks old
stand.
What Is Debris kicking at the candidates
about? II man cannot get the regular
nomination, Is that any reason why he
should not get the nomination by some con-
convention, If he can? In such case he can
not expect t, be supported by the party Che
should not OF least), but he may be elected
if he is agood man enough to command o
popular vote. Agitate every question,
brethren. Don't take 1t for granted that
the convention nominated tho right man.
The day when man cast his vote for the
party ticket has gone by. We are begin
ming to vote for men not names, competency
not craftsmanship. And we will keep it up
until an incompetent or Enthusiastically man
will not want TO put his name before the
voters with view to be elected to any Of
fee. Let the candidates who have the back
bone, and can ask the people to vote for
them, cut loose from the machine" and
come out boldly on their own merits, aud
they will, if good men, stand fair chance
of being elected this fall.
Volume I. Number 1, of the Travis Coun-
ty Independent is out, and axis affair show
ing. If It's editors really make it an indie
pendent paper, it will be well and ought to
succeed. If the name is q sham we hope it
will soon fail.
AS to Mr.. Glasscock running independent
and how it will effect his reputation, that
depends upon what he owes the democratic
party as party, aud his attitude before the
convention 1t may be all right and then
again it may not. On DIT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
Visitors from Abroad and
Others Call at the
RED DIAMOND
Ice Cream Parl0r.
East Side Public Square.
For Sale.
East Side Public Square.

farm of forty.seven acres, sixteen acres
irrigated, ton acres in ribbon cane, two sets
of dwellings about two hundred yards apart
and other out buildings. A hydraulic ram
that supplies the dwelling with water thence
to reservoir and trough for stock, a
fish pond with German carp, the water
works and 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 riyer near town.
I would take half in San Marcos city prop
erty if in desirable location, or one half
down, balance on time to suit purchaser.
The above property is one of the finest
places in Texas for the nursery business.
For further information address
THOS. B. FORD,
jan26tf Blanco, Blanco Co., lex.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

The Lockhart Register, with oh aracteris.
tic mental obtuseness and confusion OF
ideas, again charges us with making per,
sonal attacks on Sister Mcpherson, of the
Kyle Star, only because we have occasion
ally criticised articles in her paper. The
Register kindly admonishes us that sit is
not becoming in man to be continually
telling female of her faults" To all OF
which we have to say that we have given no
legitimate cause for the Registers state
ment. We have made no personal attack
or retort whatever on Sister Mcpherson.
while our occasional references to her paper
have been courteous and legitimate. Be-
sides, as we understand, she is not the sole
editor of the Star, her eldest son, Mr.. L. j.
Rountree, being not only business manager,
but assistant editor. The Register, there
fore, is wide of the mark in this instance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
The Reason Why

Ayers Pills are so popular is. that
while always reliable rs cathartic
medicine, they never leave any Ill
effects. This Is because they are purely
vegetable, and entirely free from Gallo
mel or any other dangerous drug. In
all ca>rs, therefore, whether the patient
bc old or young, they may DO conf
IDENTIFY administered.
In the Southern and Western States,
where arrangements Of tho liver IRE so
general, Ayers Pills have proved an In
estimable blessing. ID. w. Baine, New
Berne, N. c.. writes:
al suffered n long time with stomach
and liver troubles. tried various rem,
edies, but received no benefit until
commenced taking Ayers Pills. These
pills benefited me ut once. i took them
regularly for a few months, and my
health was completely restored"
Throughout New England, next to
lung diseases, Stomach and Bowel
Complaints are the most prevalent.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
Our First Bale.

The first bale Of cotton brought to San
Marcos came in on Tuesday. II was grown
on the farm Of T. }. McCarty, esq. by Dir.
LAnghAm, and purchased BY Mr.. Giesen at
IOI cents per pound, beng an advance on
the regular price.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
Patents Granted

To citizens Of Texas during the past ueel
and reported for this paper By c. A. Snow
A Co, patent lawyer, opposite U. S. Pat
euf o1scs. Washington. d. c.
W. 2. Aufashsr. wsatberford, fls eass.
yR Bigham, Terrell. bay press
RR. JscObs salphur Springs, car.
rage top prop.
s.E stswErts PNris. oOubino5 pen bol5
81 and pen.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
LaWhOn g. Bass,
Druggists.
w. G. i. L.

The President Of ibe W. c. T. U. earn
ssiiy requests essy member Of the local Un-
lon to be present On Tuesday, 18th inst at
s O'Clock p. N, n. Z. Church. g there Is
business Of suusszl interest upon which to
asr;ss Cor. SIC.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
,ppIyM OF PASSENGER TRAINS

r,,Iss PASS SAN MARCOS Az FOLLOWS;
L sc O. H.
North. 500 A. NJ. and 800 p. NJ
uo,nn south l0:2OA. NJ. and 300 p. NJ.
t. b Sc FL
,ooves San Marcos 10;3oA. NJ. and o;i0 p. NJ
heav 'as 1850 A. NJ. aud ADO p. NJ.
@. COLLINS, Agent.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

We are just in receipt OF new supply OF
bill, note. and statement heads, cards, en-
velopes and other job-printing stock In
variety. Work in the best style and at fair
prices. Leave your orders at the FREE
Press Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
n.uo.r,tIe pIstrict Convention.

Delegates to the Representative COoven-
ton for the sIst district, composed OF the
oovptis. Of Caldwell, GusaAlsPe and Hays,
are hereby oaIlsd to met in The city Of
Ioskhsrt at ? O'Clock ?. n. NedDe~oAy'
Auruss p. for the ParPoss Of BoninAiins
,ws e.Ba;as.ss 70 rsprsssst sd district in
TIE zisi Legislature . n OoNH>
Cbsirrsaa Dist-iot Commits
s. Mrs. yrlr p Is5s
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
A Reminder.

word to tho numerous persons who owe
us on subscription or otherwise; We need
what is due us, and although times remain
close we believe you can aid us. Please
think Of II aud let US hear from you.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

The new city criminal ordinances have
been promulgated aud are said to be In
force. We have not read them. Time and
legal tests will prove whether they will
''stick,"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

We ought to have mentioned last week
the change Of time in the call for the legis
latiye convention, being for the 22nd inst,
week later than was originally announced
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

Our last rain was July 7. The month
since seems like section of last summer in
iected into the present previously promising
season, while the desert of Sahara like winds
are anything but refreshing. Strange coun-
try!
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

We are requested 70 snn0ones that The
usrt session e tie white Publie scbool VII
bsgin TIE Er.f Moodsy IN Oeiobars colored
s-sf Mo1dsy n N0rsuDsr.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
Notice.

Whereas, my wife. Anna Isom. has left
NV bed and board without just cause, this
is to notify all persons that will not be re-
sponsible for any debts of her contracting
from and after this date. ". j. lsoM
Aug. ., 1883 Nv.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

We announce our worthy fellow citizen
Q. W. Andrews az a candidate for cattle and
hide inspector. As there are number of
Andrews. he wants it borne in mind that he
ia of San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

"UYpouBrEDLY the best service
which the free.traders Of New York
CITY can render the Democratic party
is to forsake IL for an organization OF
their own, and meet the voters can
didly."-Now York Sun.
Unquestionably the best service
which Charles A. Dana and his Sun
could render the Democratic party
would be by going over to the free
whisky-monopoly-tax party where
they belong.-N. Y. Star,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

At the meeting last Thursday to consider
the Chautauqua question, steps were taken
to collect past dues, square up old accounts,
git rid of complication with the real estate
association and start anew On on assured and
liberal basis
We learn that representatives of the Aus
tin part of the management are expected
over to-day to confer with our people on
the subject.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

Tho idea of a cotton compress at this
place We learn has been postponed till an.
othor year.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

A good job that, watering the streets on
the square Tuesday evening. Why did not
the dying young trees and grass in the court
house yard come In for share?
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

The Lockhart Register says their ap road
is very successful and is greatly improving
the town. 1--WE told you So"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

Comptroller Mccall speaks through
the columns Of tho Galveston News
as follows; "With respect 10 the cir.
culars OF John NJ. Claiborne, wherein
ho attacks my Democracy and charges
that / was in sympathy with the
Davis administration against Gov.
ernor Coke. / desire in this public
manner TO denounce said charges as
absolutely and unqualidedly false.
As for the other charges, my official
record speaks for itself"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
Ical ICei Icel

The San Marcos Ice Factory is now In
successful operation. Daily capacity. 5000
pounds of the purest and best ice manufact-
ursd in the state. Bars from 25 to 100 lbs.
furnished Prices moderate.
Tom CODE, Prop.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

Miss Mary Word, a student of Kyle Sem.
mary, was the successful candidate for ad.
mission to Sam Houston Normal Institute
at the examination at this place on the 9th
nit
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

Bee announcement Of John II. Patterson
for reelection. He can refer to experience
among his other recommendations.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
The BRENNAN Banner give the following

The BRENNAN Banner give the following
as an "open secret"
Colonel Bob Sledge, of Kyle, Hays coun.
ty, who lived many years in this county in
the Chappell Hill neighborhood, and who
has hosts of acquaintance here, will, it is
given out privately on what is considered
good auth ority, run for congress as Farm,
ers' Alliance candidate against Judge l.. W.
Moore, of La Grange, the present congress.
man from that district.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

Eleven different styles of the celebrated
TAYLOR bustles new on exhibition at
JOHNSON d JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
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 $2.oo per day.
STREET OARS AND STAGES PASS THE DOOR
PHIHEAS II. LOUHSBERK,
PROPRIETOR.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

Candidates cards neatly printed at low
rates at the FREE PREss office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

Speaking of cotton crops, there is obvi-
ously no advantage in larger ones than can
be gathered. In 1882 the surplus left in
the fields was estimated as being greater
than the entire crop for the next year or
two.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

80 j. w. Nance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

Do you suffer from scrofuls, salt rheuin
or other hunorsy Take Hoods Sarsaparllla,
the great blood purifier. loo doses one dol
lar
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

Rubber and leather betting, lace feathers
babbitt metal, machine oil and otner supplies
for ginners on hand. .. H. "A"f'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

Geo. w. Knight. Matchmaker and Jewel
or, east side Plaza, San Marcos. nVz9
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

= Persons not subscribers who may atty
,r time receive copies of the FREE
\InEss will please understand t .nN t ,nes
/are sent simply as samples In the nope
(that the parties addressed may IKE ~
well enough to favor US with their suoscr'p
IinnH
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09
NEW MANAGEMENT.
San Marcos Hotel
r. X. HAMILTON, PRop'R.

Having taken charge of this Hotel, and
refitted II 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, 1888-08-09

At Huntsville they have begun large,
now public school building, to be complet-
ed by Nov. LIST, and the opening of the
schools will be deferred to that time. BY
prompt action we might have had a new
building here in time for the next term.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

A friend residing on San Antonio street
complains of sickening odors from the priv
les. We saw proclamation sometime
since ordering them cleaned up ''immedi-
ately if not sooner" We hope all the force
was not spent in issuing the proclamation.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-08-09

1t must be obvious to every one, there is
a great deficiency of shade about the pub
lie square, not sufficient to shelter horses
and teams. A row of bols d'arcs should be
planted at the proper time at intervals just
outside the fence all around the court house
yard.