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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18
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The American Common wealth SER
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New York, Connecticut, Missouri. In
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end Of the war AMI the abolition Of
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18
Ross and Martin Together.
Special 10 the States man.

SUNSET, October 12.-To-day has
been a gala day for Sunset. Five
thousand people assembled here to
hear Governor Ross and Marion Mar
tin. the independent candidate for
governor, speak. Speaking began at
10 clock. The opening address was
by Judge +. +. PIner. Governor Ross
was the next speaker, and for two
hours he discussed pure democratic
doctrine in most eloquent manner.
He was loudly applauded and his
speech vas well received Marion
Martin began speaking at l 30 p. m.
and, nothstanding he was a very sick
man. he delivered n mlsterly address
Of two hours length. He said he was
not fighting men. but principles. He
was heartily cheered during his re
marks L'eutenIni-goyeruOr Wheel
CT also spoke.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18
A PrOhibltiOnist Again.
For the FREE PRESS.

For the FREE PRESS.
As the time for the election draws
nigh we see but little in the papers
or hear but little upon the streets
save the crack OF the party whip, the
claims OF one party and the abuse OF
the other, until if half be true til at is
said against them neither is fit to be
in power. It has become with both
parties simply scramble for office.
A game of ins and outs, without re-
gard to the wishes of the people or
the good of the country, the only
question of all issues being, how will
it affect my party and my standing in
it? A few aspirants and politicians
assemble, exclude all who do not en-
dorse their particular views, put out
their candidates, then send forth to
fiat to vote for them and save the
country or be branded as traitors;
when in reality there is but little diff
ference among the masses of the
people of either party; save o few
politicians and their platforms. The
great difference is not 80 much in
parties as the section of country
they live in and tho kind of business
they are employed in. 1t is self inter-
est more than party; the interests OF
the East are not nor ever can be the
same as the West; they are divided
upon most of the issues before the
country; we have high tariff demo-
Gratis and low tariff republicans, and
both opposed to prohibition and both
bid all they are worth for the liquor
traffic and its vote. The interest of
the common people and the welfare
of the country have been ignored I'M
til the masses have become Disguised
and forbearance ceases to be q vir-
tue. And to-day by counting the
American party, we have eight tickets
in the field for president and vice
president of the United States. What
does this mean? The answer is: $50
much corruption and rotteness in
the old parties" Tho offices run for
the good of the party and individual
interest instead of the welfare of the
government and people. Monopolies,
rings. trusts and monied combina.
tons manipulate and control to a
great extent our state and national
legislatures and direct and dictate
the laws, and the claims of the poor
man and laborer have been ignored,
until the people are tired. They want
and will have a change. s.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18

We hare just received a Complete
Lime of Ladies' and Misses Hats,
in Plush, Beaver, Felt and Stra1o.
Our line of PATTERN HATS are
of special interest to judges of fa-
shion and elegance.
The prevailins colors this season
are the Gobelins, Grays, Olives and
BROWNS, both in millinery and
Dress goods. We we're enairaently
successful in getting our Hats,
TRIMMINGS and Dress Goods all
to match IN c0l0rS and material.
Our line of RIBBONS is the most
conaplete that Ue have eDer offered
in colorS and material. IFS the
Combination Ribbon is nO1O haUipe
its greatest run, zve made special
efforts in getting the combinations.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18

TIE Seguin Enterprise is tho name
OF now journalistic venture at Sc
guin-a neat and newsy six column
sheet. Jno, ID. Goodrich proprietor.
We should think there is field for
another paper in Guadalupe county,
Lockhart also presents q good
opening for live paper. "Competi-
ton is the life OF business" 1t is this
which is impelling the papers OF this
county (she has only throc) on to
fame and fortune.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18

VIII hS'S' P"y' =. Il
pray, can such an intermittent ana
irresponsible class of readers be to
advertisers!
We will add that both readers
and advertisers should prefer the
FREE Press because OF
ITS BUSINESS METHODS.
As to subscribers, those OF the
FREE Press are bona Jfde. No sub,
scriptions are taken or retained
without good degree of moral
certainty that they will be pau.
1t is sought to be forced on nobody;
no man or woman can truthfnlly
say that we have ever continued a
paper week longer than we had
every reason to believe it was
wanted. We want 10 involuntary
subscribers.
Again, as to advertisers, the
methods of the FREE PRESS are diff
ferent from those of many of its
contemporaries, especially of this
section. We insert no business
advertisements merely to "till up"
AS soon as the time paid for eX-
pires, we take them out and fill The
space with reading matter. We
have n uniform scale OF reasonable
prices from which we do not devi-
ate; whereas some of our contem-
poraries take advertisements at
merely nominal rates, (save when a
chance to "gouge" occurs). And
they frequently give from donhle
to four times the space the advcr-
tisements should have. For in
stance, they will expand a simple
business card and make displayed
advertisement of from three to four
inches square, at business-card rates;
thus dopreciating advertising and
cheating their patrons out OF space
which should be devoted to reading
matter. And finally, they will allow
advertisements and business notices
to stand for months after they are
"dead," till they become an eye
sore alike to readers and advertisers.
The FREE PRESS does none OF these
things. Such advertising is not
profitable; and then we have been
in the business too long not to have
sufficient pride to try to conduct it
on BUSINESS PRINCIPLES.
Now we say to all, if You like
our 'stylc" and business platform
as set forth above, we would like to
do business with you. owe shall
not insist that You love lis fondly;
or endorse all we say or do.) Speci-
men copies of the FREE PRESS sent
free on application, and our friends
will oblige us by sending lis lists Of
names for that purpose. We are
willing that it should speak for
itself. Apropos, with returning
prosperity, we ought to have a
much larger list of subscribers.
Will not our friends interest them
selves so much as to show the paper
to their neighbors and ask them to
subscribe? Now Is a most favorable
time to move in the matter.
THE FREE PR SS footprint.
ING OFFICE.
A word in conclusion on this
subject. We have much the largest
printing outfit in this part Of the
CONTEMPLATING rank in fact with
many city offices. We can do
anything from visiting card to a
full sheet mammoth poster, as re-
CARDS dimensions, and anything
else in the printing line in the best
style of the art. Having skilled
and experienced job-printer we can
promise satisfaction. All work
done promptly; prices reasonable.
Orders from a distance will receive
prompt attention; work sent by
mail or express. We say to one
and all you will save money and
trouble by patronizing a home in
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18

Chief Justice Fuller has been
sworn in, aud the supreme court OF
the United States is now complete.
The now chief justice is the youngest
member As the Fort Worth sug.
gests, let them now discard their
black gowns and the people generally
will have infinitely more respect for
them as O body and individually.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18
Another pointer for San Marcos.

ANNA DICKINSON, noted in early life
rs q brilliant public speaker, but who
afterward studied for the stage and
failed, is now in the employ OF the
Republicans, and on the stump for
Harrison. She is a most vigorous
shaker OF the bloody shirt.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18
4 Snb,eriber Par. IN Adrancs.

4 man who subscribed 10 the News
for three months writes. j want 10
pay for my Subscription let ] am
httle short Of money. 50 / send yOu
= half dozen eggs. II you 2 Pu. en-
srder q settin' ben they'll hatch ont
enough chickens % pay for aycars
subscription. SuI;hVllc News
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18

We OF Texas have little idea of tho
excitement attendant on the presiden-
tial election at tho North. 1t per-
vades all Glasses, men, women and
bows.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18

THE Republicans of Indiana haye
organized young girls into Carrie
Harrison clubs They parade the
streets in Uniform, singing Wore
fer Harrison.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18
HIDE AND ANIMAL INSPECTOR.

We arc authorized to announce W. r..
MOORE "a q candidate for Hide and Ami
NAL Inspector for Hays county.
We are authorized to announce j. u.
RAGSDALE ~ candidate for Hide and
Animal Inspector for Hays county.
We are authorized to announce 9. w. AN
DREWS, Of San Marcos IN q candidate for
Hide and Animal Inspector of Hays county.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18

Stump Ashby will speak at the fol.
lowing places and dates: Seguin,
Saturday, October 20 at2p m. Lu-
ling, Monday, October %, at 2 p. m.
Lockhart, Tuesday, October 20, at 2
u. m. Messrs. W. F. Shinn and Sam
E. johnson, candidates for Represen-
tatives of the DIST district will be
present.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18
cess.

Blaine received q grand ovation at
Indianapolis the other day. 1t was,
however, to a large extent got up to
order, and is not entitled to any par
ticular significance as indicative Of
stLs result OF the election.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18
ADVERTISERS SHOULD PREFER

The steady publication of the
FREE Press by the same proprietor
for i.early fifteen years must be
conclusive to thinking people that
it has a solid, reliable constituency
behind it, and of course a circula-
ton of great value to advertisers.
We need not tell sagacious business
men that the CHARACTER of the pa
irons of paper as permanent, well
TODD persons, Is consideration of
the first importance to advertisers.
II is an old trick of the mushroom,
J"nah'sgourl style Of papers to
bluster about their wonderful cir
culaiion," obtained almost in a day.
All stuff, On the basis Of an oc-
clsioual large edition got mp to
order. they claim the same As regu-
lsr: or they send ont their papers
to Dick. Tom and Harry" who
never Subscribed. and ten to one.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18

Ignatius DOnnelly is making live
" fight Tor governor in Minnesota
for the Farm ard Labor party. The
sage" may not know much about
Shakespeare, but to las very little to
learn about the politics Ct his state.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18
In q recent account of Greensboro

In recent account of Greensboro,
N. c., we find the following passage;
There are thirteen churches two
graded schools and one large female
college; also seminary for the edu-
cation of colored teachers. The peo-
pie are noted for the interest they
manifest in education and in schools.
A new graded school building has
been erected during the past year at
a cost of S12, 900.
Another pointer for San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18

We are in receipt Of copy OF the
premium list OF the international
Fair and Exposition to be hold at San
Antonio, Nov. 13 to % inclusive. The
indications are that it will be q sue
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18

There is co doubt that large sums
Of public money, deposited 10 nation
al banks without interest. have pro
dgcsd. in great degree, the Wild spec
HlaticEs H breadstuffs- Friendly
bankers will pocket the profits. while
lae poor will CIV for bread
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18

Mr.. Starcke having declined the
Non Partisan nomination for repre-
sentative, Mr.. Sam Johnson, OF Buda.
has been substituted to fill the va
cancy. See his announcement.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18
COUNTY rRHAsURHB.

We arc authorized to announce JOHN II.
PATTERSON as q candidate for reelection
to the Office of Treasurer of Hays county.
Wo are authorized to announce FRANK
NJ. JOHNSON as candidate for Treasurer
of Hays county.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18

Judge Thurman is making speech
es in Indiana. His letter of accep
lance has appeared. we shall pub
lish It soon, probably in our next.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18
ron COMMISSIONER.

we are authorized to announce THOS. IL.
F0UROURRAN as q candidate for county
commissioner, Precinct No. /.
We are authorized to announce L. j. No
OARrY as n candidate for County Commits
sionsr, precinct No /.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18
The Political situation.

subject at this time. As We stated In
an editorial some weeks since, we re-
gard tho National contest is vastly
the more important. II has become
pretty manifest that it will DO close
enough to DO interesting, but we can
not doubt the intelligence OF the
American people to such an extent as
10 suppose that Cleveland can fail OF
reelection.
SO far as the State Of Texas is con-
cerned, the immense democratic ma
iority detracts from the election any
special interest or significance. We
look however for the majority to be
very much reduced this year. This
is likely, owing to various reasons,
but chiefly TO the nomination OF some
very unworthy men, and tho insane
persistence Of the party managers in
re.affirming at Dallas the notorious
ninth plank of the Fort Worth plat
form. This gratuitous illumination OF
the gag is O direct and outrageous
insult, not merely to those who voted
for the prohibition amendment OF last
year, against whom it was aimed, but
to every freeman in the state.
Coming to our own congressional
and representative districts, we have
this to say: Messrs. Moore, McGehee
and Ellison. we believe it is conced-
ed, havo thus far faithfully served
their constituents to tho best of their
ability. We believe tho general YER
dict would be that they are probably
as we'll fitted for their respective po-
sitions as could be found in the Dem
ocratlc party among those who aspire
to said positions. That they are the
choice of the party would SOON to be
abundantly shown by their unanimous
nomination without opposition, and
under the old party rules are entitled
to the support of their party. AS
the editor of democratic paper We
therefore. Immediately after their
nomination, placed their names at our
masthead rs the democratic nominees
and have kept them there ever since.
The large democratic majority in their
districts would seem to make their
calling and election sure In fact
down to the present writing Judge
Moore, for congress, has no certain
OPPOSITE on.
As to the county contest, the race
being Stree for ALL" we have sought
only, in justice and fair play, to trent
all alike, leaving the people to decide
between them.
OPPOSITION TICKETS.
A word in conclusion as to these.
This being "a free country" of course
oil have an equal right to express
their various preferences at the polls.
We SEQ in this fact no just grounds
for regret or alarm, but rather q
healthy indication. As a general
rule, we believe the public interest is
best subserved by competition for
every important office within the
gift OF tho people. We believe the
tickets opposed to the Democratic,
both state and local, are in the main
composed Of as good and patriotic
citizens as any. Hence we decline to
engage in Wholesale condemnation
and denunciation of them. Claiming
the right of free thought and free
speech for ourself, we cheerfully CON
cede to Others the same privilege.
Long, long ago we reached the con-
clusion that goodness and badness
are not the exclusive property of any
one party or sect.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18
COUNTY JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce i. q.
NEIGHBOURS as candidate for County
Judge Of Hays county.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18
A NNOUNCE M E N i S.


We ore authorized to announce SAM
JOHNSON, Of Hays county, as non .parti-
san candidate for Representative in the Leg
islnture, 91stdistrict.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18
FOR RHERIFR.

We are authorized to announce JAMES
A. WREN rs q candidate for reelection to
Hthe Office of Sheriff.
We are authorized to announce J. ..
DAVIS Oh a candidate for Sheriff OF Hays
county.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18

We are authorized to announce IL. d,
,TORTSON as a candidate for reelection to
tho Office Of Assessor of Hays county.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18

The West Texas Conference moots
NJ Victoria November 7.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18
COUNTY CLERK.

We are authorized to announce O. l..
LfGHTFOOT as candidate for County
Clerk of Hays county.
We are authorized to announce JAMES q,
STOREY as n candidate for County Clerk
at the November election:
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18

We are authorized TO announce THOS. j.
PEEL as q candidate for District Clerk OF
Hays county.
+" We arc authorized to announce P. N.
SPRINGER as candidate for District
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18

Governor Hill, of New York, lately
addressed large audiences in Indiana
In behalf OF Cleveland and Thurman.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18
THE FREE PRESS for the CAMPAIGN
The Dallas Fair is in progress.

only Thirty Gents to Jdn.i T.. 80.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-18
For Congress, 9Th District,
L. w. MOORE, of Fayette County

For Representatives, Dist District,
GEO. T. McGEHEE, Of Hays County.
]. L. ELLISON, of Caldwell County.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-24
RINGING NOISES

in the ears, sometimes roaring, buzzing
sound, are caused by catarrh, that ex,
ceedingly disagreeable and very common
disease. Loss of smell or hearing also
result from catarrh. Hoods Sarsaparilla,
the great blood purifier. is peculiarly
successful remedy for this disease, which
it cures by purifying the blood. If you
suffer from catarrh, try Hoods Sarsaps-
rills, the perfect medicine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-24

FAST MAIL TRAIN with Vestibulcd trains be-
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apolis.
IRA S-CONTTNr NTAL ROUTE between Chi
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GREAT NATIONAL ROUTE between Chicago
Kansas City and st. Joseph, Mo.
800 MILES OF ROAD reaching all principal
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For maps. time tables, rates Of passage and
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Of the Chicago Milwaukee Il s. Paul Railway, oil
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ROSWELL MILLER, A V. Fl. CARPENTER,
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1t. Paul Railway Company. write to II. G. Han
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-24

New Jersr, has Baptist minister who
claims 10 have haptised more people than
any other man in his church. The COM
munity in which he resides has been
grieved over his stubborn cough that has
interfered with his pastoral duties. A
physician recommended DR. Bulls Cough
Syrup, and consequently there will be
baptism in his church next Sunday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-24
ME WISH TO EMPLOY A RELIA:

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-24
FIFTY YEARS APART.

They sit in the winter cleaning,
And the fire burns bright between;
One has passed seventy summers,
The other just seventeen.
Each dreams of life of gladness,
Spent under the sunny skies;
And both the hope and the mem'rv
Shine in the happy eyes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-24

Ponds Extract Used alike by the
medical profession and the people, it
holds a position held by no other medi-
cine in the country, or, perhaps, the
world.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-24

The London hanson is at last to be in
troduced in Paris. Lord Shrewsbury, the
greatest cab owner in London, is al the
head of the COMPANY.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-24
And Erie Railways,
In conjunction, operate daily, fast,
solid trains to the Seaboard.

solid trains to the Seaboard.
You may travel in Palstial, Pullman,
Buffet Sleeping cars, or by luxuriou
Pullman, built day coaches and save
81 40 TO New York Buffalo and Niags>
II Falls; Sc 80 to Albany and Troy, and
IS 90 10 Boston and New England cities.
No rival lines offers the advantages
of a system of through first and second
class day coaches, Chicago to New York.
1t is the only line operating Pullman
cars to Boston and New England via
Albany,
1t is the only direct through car line
to Lake Chautsuqua. Eight hours in
advance of competing lines.
For detailed information, tickets,
reservations in Pullman cars, and through
baggage checks, apply to your local tick
ct agent, or to ticket agencies of all con-
Meeting lines of railway.
Chicago City Ticket offices, los
South Clark street, Grand Pacific Hotel
| Palmer House, and Dearborn Station
F. C. DONALD,
General Passenger Agent.
T W. BURROWS. Superintendent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-24

The pride Of Ventura county, Califar.
MIA, is field of 5000 acres in beans