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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12
To All Whom n NAV Concern.

Whereas, at the Hays county meeting OF
the Farmers Alliance II was resolved
LIST. That the growing interests Of the
farmer and stock raiser of Hays and the
neighboring counties imperatively demand
competitive exhibition, to stimulate and
instruct the agricultural class in the better
development of its interests, and
I'd. That we, the champions of the agri-
cultural interests, should take the lead in
this matter, without, however, keeping the
undeniable benefits arising from the move
ment confined within our order.
Therefore, at the said meeting board OF
directors was duly appointed, with authority
to organize and conduct a competitive ex-
hibition, to be held annually, at such time
and place as will be made known to the
public 80 soon as the arrangements thereof
are perfected.
The following named gentlemen compose
the board of Directors, viz: Bros. Desha
Buntin chairman, W. T. Morris, O. L.
Lightfoot, r. J. Sledge, 8. e, johnson, 81.
e. Barber, ]. 3. Brown; j. T. Goforth,
VIM. Eule and H. G. Durar secretary.
At the first meeting of the board the title
ander which we propose carrying out this
vital want of our county, is ''The Farmers
Alliance Agricultural and Live Stock Ex-
hibition, of Hays county" A committee
on location was appointed and the secre-
tary was ordered to announce to the farm
ers and stock raisers of this and the adjoin-
ing counties that we will hold competitive
exhibition this autumn, to which we invite
open competition and the corporation of
all friends of our country's welfare
Various prizes will be awarded for the
bost exhibits in the products of the farm,
the pasture, the dairy and home industry;
further particulars of which will be pub
lished so soon as the classflcations have
been formulated by the board.
We earnestly request all interested in the
development of this section of our country
(and what resident is not?) to begin, with
ont delay, preparations for the exhibit of
something. which will show that South
western Texas can produce more to the
acre, or q greater variety, than is now be-
ieved possible.
And we especially invite the ladies to
give us their aid, as we hope they will their
presence, in making the exhibition attract
i've.
By order of the board,
Ii. O. DURAN, Sec'y.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12
Martindale.

Texas is a great country and no mistake.
Summer one day and black winter the next.
1t is seldom a more sudden change takes
place than WAS experie nced on last Satur-
day This morning we have frozen world
without the earth being wrapped in mantle
of snow,
Since the new year opened our farmers
have been at work with manly courage. Let
us hope they may be abundantly remuner-
ated for their hard labor when the time Of
reaping will have come.
Mrs. Roberts is hero visiting relatives and
friends.
Mrs Bob. Martindale received sad news
the other day, her sister has recently died.
Miss Georgia Jennings is keeping house
this year for her brothers, Messrs. Joseph
and Henry.
Mr.. Lee Street, who has been very sick.
we are glad to report is improving.
Miss Clara futile gave herself as a New
Years present to Mr.. lack Williams, Jr.
May the barque which they together launch
upon the river of Time carry them smooth.
" over the troubled waters of Life and an
Choir safely at last upon the golden shore. "
Madam Rumor has another marriage on
docket. By the way, Mr.. Editor, you labor
under q mistake. You speak Of Capt.
Holmes as being in your city, and present
ing the happy appearance Of a newly mar
ried man. The Capt has been married, 10,
these many years. His son Stake Holmes,
however, has recently returned from Mis-
sissippi a newly married man.
The young ladies' are 10 have leap year
party soon. It will be pleasant affair. 50
many charming ladies TO pay their respects
to our young men. it viii doubtless be
pleasing to the latter, and IL any of them
have hitherto been wanting in gallGntry,
will surely mend their way in the future.
After this week you will have new cor
respondent from our town, Who has the
ability As well IS opportunity Of giving your
readers more interesting and neusy letters
than has MOEE ASox.
Jan. 3. 1855.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

the masses, that II Ia calculated to oonoen'
trate the money power In tho hands Of the
few, who may manipulate the money mark
cts Of the country to their own interests,
and produce stringency In money that
may embarass the business of the land, and
bring about wreck and ruin at their pleas
ure, and we demand Of congress that the
present banking laws DO repealed, and that
tho government take direct control OF the
banking system OF the nation.
2. We are In favor of reducing the pres
ent tariff on imports as much as possible
without producing deficiency in the pub
lie treasury, and demand that congress- turn
loose the enormous surplus now IN the
treasury In such way AZ will produce an
increase of the circulating medium In the
hands Of the masses, and II not possible to
scatter the surplus among the people then
we demand that congress issue sufficient
amount Of legal tender notes to at least dou-
Bile tho present circulating medium. 4,
3. We believe the present railroad laws
are unjust, and demand that congress pass
q law which will squeeze oil the water out
of railroad stock, aud require them TO cut
down their earnings TO the extent that they
produce only reasonable per cont. on tho
capital actually invested.
4. Knowing that there Is desire on the
part of some to change the present home.
stead law, Eve declare ourselves satisfied
with the law as II now exists, and will OPP
pose any change in the same.
8. We pledge ourselves not to support
any man for Office, either county, state, or
notional, who is not in favor Of the above
measures, and we further declare our in
tention to make persistent effort to elect
m en- to office who are in favor of these re-
forms. w. GARNETT,
Sect. Hays Co., f. A.
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Buda.

The County Alliance closed on Wednesday
evening Of last week. Buda has not enter
tanned such large crowd the same length
of time for some months, and We would be
pleased if such assemblys would meet here
oftener The visiting members seem to
have been well cared for as no one COM
planned, and on adjourning gave o vote of
thanks for their entertainment. The pro-
ceedings of the Alliance were very interest
ing, and. we believe that there were several
articles to be published in the county pa
pers, and also during the session 1t was de-
cided to establish o county fair at San Mar
cos, which is to be under the direct man
agement of the Farmers Alliance Of Hays
county and inviting outsiders to compete
with members for certain premiums not
yet decided, by raising stock, also all that
can be raised ON the soil. This looks as
though it would be quite feature for San
Marcos, also the proposed establishment of
a cotton compress there.
Noticing the change made in the head
ing last week we say the change is agreea-
BILE. and we would like TO change the name
to Blotter. as it is more appropriate.
BLorrEn.
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Dripping Springs.

Many Of the farmers IN this locality have
been making use Of the past fine weather
in breaking up their selds. and such - have
done 20 vii reap mach advantage from The
slsst Of Sunday.
Prom The spnng-hks tenPsrAturs q Sat
ur5sy forenoon, the nsrcuu took . vsry
s1dse1 tanhls, Kui rs rers IN the middle
Of winter IN aboui fhirty MINUTES
ThisisaEzrd spel q uszthsr On sto,k;
al fs@ god So 1nanuring 10 pl0vs3
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

As sign Of an awakening here 70 the i'm
portzDce Of turning immigration TO this
county, ne are pleased to nois the fact that
the publication Of vrits-up Of the county
has been secured In the NGalvesioa News,
With number Of extra copies Of that paper
ooutsining the s1E1s for disfrfbufiOa- The
price psid By ozr people relsSrn rss 500.
Mr.. Z. P. RAynolas-a vsrT oomPsssni
hzud-zs lssrn prepared The write Up.
his is an vs-y good. 50 far e II goes but
u1eh more ro-k WI b required 81 bone
IN tss sane dirscio1-
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.LawhOn g. Bass.
Druggists.
Died,

On Monday last at the residence Of Mayor
Hardy. after = lingering illness. Miss Brazil
Fielder. daughter Of G. S. and Sallie Field
er.
We mentioned in orr LIST the return Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fielder 70 this place with
their invalid daughter. We learn that It
vas at Der desire that they came. She suf-
Tered from q lifelong affection. 80 that
dssah cane ks blessing to Der. We learn
that she expressed entire resignation, and
ersa desired TO depart Yong lives
blightsd Ike hers sssrn TO rs among the
strongest proafs Of future ard better state
Of beng. where they nay Be- relieved from
TIE clozs q mortality ard 81 out fbs full
nsururs q their lives md sspirsfions De.
rid fbs-n On sarfh Tbsrs "a 10 occasion
q gries. hi rstbsr q j1y N ths coutsnria-
tea e s1-h q rslssss fron sufsriuz ard
er-ru-rs mo sts--sl rHz.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

The following resolutions were mani
nously sdopssd By the above hssOoiAtion;
We the farmers q Hays county in con
vsuf5on Asssmblsd desire 10 express our So
ti8suas 10 regard 70 tie puessni faGaeiAl
eooEitioa Of Cur oosutry-
l. We believe that TIE Ersssut I-tio1sl
bz-.kir,g syst1m u n jzri0us 70 Is 6Eeeis q
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Arrival.
Johnson Grass.

( Nv stock Of Spring and Summer goods
.aa arrived. PETER SEUBERTH, Tailor.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

While we have had to out off few de-
linqnents, and very few have discontinued,
their place is being more than supplied by
new subscribers.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

!. inst received a large lot of johnson Grass
Seed which am offering at lowest prices.
' ARrHuR MAYS Austin Texas.
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For Sale.

Near San Marcos, so acres of land, about
10 IN grass and balance In cultivation. hh-
uuire at this office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

The citizens of San Marcos and surround
ing country are invited to call and make the
acquaintance of the st. Leonard Hotel,
when they have business in San Antonio.
No where in Texas can nicer accommoda-
tim, better fare, or more home comfort be
found, for $1.50 and $500 per day. we
have tried it and advise others TO DO the
same.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12
Stock Pasturage.

can take stock to pasture on my ranch
in Guadalupe county. Finest mesquite
grass and plenty of water. Special rates
given on large herds for the winter. Apply
to. II. IL. hA1oDALI.
\ Gan Marcos Nov 8 BIN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

Il load Of SUGAR cane hay
OF corn fodder. .4pply at
Free Press office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

The better quality of paper we began
using last week very noticeably improves
the appearance of the FREE PREss.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

In suggesting last week the making Of
subscriptions begin with the year, We but
followed as we know the general natural
and reasonable preference. II is hardly
necessary for Us to say that it makes no
difference TO Us, and those who wish to pay
for a year from the beginning OF their sub
scriptions at whatever time, II will be just
as welcome to Us Our desire is 10 please
al 10 that respect
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

Our weather report of week ago found
the mercury at 4 o. Almost ever since IT
has ranged close about the freezing point,
the lowest being 26 O.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

Oar stock of ladies', misses and cnildrens'
haayy winter and school shoes is now COM
plete and OF redu ced prices.
- DALEY & Bro.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

Thanks to our subscribers who responded
to our statements of last week. We hope
soon to hear favorable responses from the
Gas yeti SILENT majority.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12
The Blue Front.

Mcclellan & King will keep full line OF
fruits, nuts, homemade candies and otheI
connection. Call and see US.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

We made out our bills of last week hastily
while making up our paper mail. If any
errors occurred we of course will gladly
make prompt corrections on report of same
to US.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

The proposition Of our Martindale cor
respondent is gladly accepted. Paper vii
be sent as directed.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

We notice that ST. Marks Episcopal
church has been handsomely repainted
without and within. We presume vista
ton from the new bishop is now in order.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

All goods lower for cash, at
II MoALLIsTER's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

Great change of schedule, shorter time
.nd iower rates at MoALIsTER's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

First call photographs at Cozby's gallery,
Austin street, San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

A new line of seersucker and corded g'ng-
-. DALEY & Bro.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

those indebted to me call and settle ao-
.r.,,ta SHARP at MoALLIsTER's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

Go. W. Knight, Jeweler, east side the
Plaza, San Marcos. hVAo
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12
MARRIAGE LIoENsEs issued since our Las

@. B. Hancock and s. E. Chimney.
W. L. Sorrell and Lizzie Martin.
M. B. Deck and Fannie Secrest.
VIM, L. Cloudy and Matte E. Williams,
Eugenio Paredo and Calestra Hama.
]. B. Stephenson and-Ora l.. Martin.
w. @. johnson and Anna Bell Dean.
M. NJ. Turner and Laura O. Ohumway.
Il. E. Thrift and Amanda e. Madge.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

The anniversary of the San Marcos and
Hays Co., Bible Society will be held in the
Methodist church, Sunday Jan. 10, p. m.
All friends of the Bible cause are requested
to attend.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

A so-called Chautauqus meeting WAS re-
Gently called at Austin through the States
man. 1t rather ignored San Marcos, and
was ignored by her in return. We cannot
learn that anything was done.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12
"FIRST IN MARKET"
EANDRETH'S GARDEN SEED.

Fresh and genuine. Now is the time to
buy your seed for early planting.
4 RI Y.NOLDS q DANIEL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

1t has been suggested to us to remind
the powers that be thst some of the patent
gates to the court house yard have become
badly ''out of jInt," and that it will cost
much less, to repair them before it is toe
late.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

nvacelets at cost. CHAsrArN Il KNIGHT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12
The World Renowned EsteY Organ.

ON easy terms. CHAsTAIN d KNIGHT
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Nov.3-3m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
Who Is Your Best Friend.

Your stomach of course. Why? Be
cause if it is out of order you are one
of the most miserable creatures living.
Give it a fair, honorable chance and
see if it is not the best friend you have
in the end. Don't smoke in the morn
ing. Don't drink in the morning. If
you must smoke and drink wait until
your stomach is through with break
fast. You can drink more and smoke
more in the evening and it will tell on
you less. If your food ferments and
does not digest right,-if you are
troubled with Heartburn, Dizziness of
the head, coming up of the food after
eating, Biliousness, Indigestion, or
any other trouble of the stomach, you
had best use Green's August Flower,
as no person can use it without imme-
date relief.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
FARM AND noUs EHOLD.

NARROWING AND ROLLING. I'm the
spring when farm work presses, and
we are anxious to get in the seed,
there is constant temptation to sow
or plant before making the ground as
fine and mellow as our better judg-
ment.tells us is necessary. Patience is
the greatest of all virtues, but with
the farmer in the spring it must be an
active energetic patience. After the
crop is in he waits patiently. But be-
fore sowing We must be on our guard
against the kind of Impotence that
results in hasty and imperfect prepa-
ration of the land.
Oats can be sown on land early in
the spring without much narrowing,
and we presume this is true OF spring
wheat. But barley requires the best
of filth, and the harrows must be kept
at work till the surface is fine and
mellow. Narrowing and rolling re-
auire more careful attention than is
usually bestowed upon them. We do
not roll to make the land firm. Har-
rowing will make the land firmer than
1t can be made, except on the surface,
by roller: We roll to break the
Jumps. The roller will not crush
Jumps that it cannot reach, and so we
harrow to break some of the Jumps
and to pull the others to the surface,
leaving it rough, and then follow with
a roller Great improvements have
been made in harrows and rollers.
The work can be done with far less
labor than formerly, but there is still
need for good judgement and for
promptness. A field may work well
to-day, that to morrow, after a rain,
would be damaged rather than I'M
proved by the harrow or roller. And
part of field can be worked while
other parts are still too wet. We need
to have everything ready, so that not
a moment may be lost when the con-
ditions are favorable for the impor-
tant work of fitting the land for the
reception of the seed. And do not
fail to put in the seed as soon as the
land is ready for it. 1t is rare that a
farmer sows or plants too early in the
spring.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

Il know that you love me, she said
sentimentally, as he held her to his
vest. Il know that you love me, y she
repeated; because when | lay my
head against your breast your heart
beats so loud | can hear it" That, :"
gasped the poor fellow, as the awful
truth dawned upon him, that is not
my heart. That's my Waterbury
watch -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
January II. 1883.

T. h DAVIS.
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WIN. G. MYERS.
December II. 1887.

Mr.. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-At your re-
quest used your Phosphate upon my garden
last spring. | was SO much pleased with ii
that shall use IL exclusively the coming sea-
son. ON my celery il was wonderful how IL
acted. The trenches where 1 applied it the
celery was as good again as where did not.
Respectfully, Yours,
JOS. NJ. STONEBRAKER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

Mrs. Hayseed Gin hotelroom)-Josh-
ua, why fer the lands sake don't yer
put out that light and come to bed?
Mr. Hayseed-Well, durnit all Maria,
it says don't blow out the gas" an
I'm dinged if kin find any snuffers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
FARMERS!

The special preparation for Spring
Crops, manufactured by the Chesa-
peake Guano Company of Baltimore,
is endorsed by host of names. We
sell to the farmer only our highest
grades, containing nothing to injure
the soil. Experience has proven that
they are the cheapest Read the fol-
lowing certificates:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
Snvder's Mill w. Va. Dec. |. 1897

Mr. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-After using
your Corn and oats Phosphate for some years,
/ am fully satisfied TO its merits. 1t has
well paid me for my Investment believe ii
To be "a pure preparation. / can cheerfully
recomme al 1t To my neighbors. and shall use
il again, which is the best endorsement | can
give it. Yours, Truly,
JOHN w. HOLLIDA.
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Y NJ. T. HOFFMAN.
December u. 1887.

Mr.. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-Your inquiry
as to results from using your special prepara-
ton for corn and oats, manufactured by Ches-
apeake Guano Co., Of Baltimore l can with
pleasure state that | have been using 1t for
some years. and each year Ike IL the more
know of no one who had better corn than
this last season, and attribute IL 10 the use
OF your High Grade Goods, which l shall con-
tinue TO use. Yours, Truly,
A. :. cambridge. JR.
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Near sharpsburg, Wash. Co., Nd,

December q. 1887.
Mr. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-I used up
wards of one Ton ofyour special preparation
for corn and oats last season. / was very
much pleased with ii, and believe that Fer
tiiizer upon spring crops is as essential, If not
more so than on fall crops. / see no reason
why should not recommend IL, as intend
using it again. Very Truly Yours,
{. Il. LINE.
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December 10, 1887.

Mr.. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-I used
small quantity of your Corn and Oats Phos-
phate last spring, manufactured by the ones-
much pleased with il. The season was very
dry one, but II did well, and can recommend
It, Respectfully, xus