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For Congrsss.
JOHN L. WILSON.
state O0csrs.
For Governor
ELISHA p. FERRY.
For Lieutenant- Governor
CHARLES Il. LAUGHTON.
For Secretary Of State
ALLEN WEIR.
For Treasurer
A. A. LINDsLEY.
For Auditor
THOMAS NJ. REED.
For Attorney General
WILLIAM Z. JONES.
For Superintendent Of Public Instruc-
ton
r. B. BRYAN.
Fer Commissioner OF Lands
J. FORREST.
Joint Senator.
H. T.. HOUGHTON.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-04-06
FULFILLING ITS PROMISE.

The London Court Jou1ndL determined, as it announced some time ago, to keep abreast with American affairs, has just published the following editorial:
 "The Americans have elected Mir. Robert Lincoln minister to the court of St. James. Mir. Lincoln is brother of the famous war president, and is said to be excellent judge of horse-fesh. He took no part in the great struggle presided over by his brother, preferring, he declared, to be merely an on-looker His life, however, has not been wholly uneventful, for several years ago he was secretary of Illinois and Nebraska. He has a won derfu talent for mimickry, and one of our corres- pondents heard him recite, some time ago, before stag party in the rooms of the Chicago Press club We understand that he is now on lecture tour in Australia but that he will cancel his engagements in view of the fact that he has been elected to a serious and responsible position. President Har- ris and sub- President Morris are thus far giving satisfaction, and it is not likely that there will be change in the government for some time to come. MT. Blaine, secretary to President Harris, has suc- ceeded in electing his son to the senate Mr. Out law, who elected to France, has taken the oath of office He is said to be very handsome gentle man, and to his looks more than to any quaifca- tion can be accredited his election For a number of years he has been typewriter in New York"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-04-06
TURNED UPON HIM.

In the United States senate. An important nom- nation has just been sent in by the president.
 Senator Snort-"I can't vote for the confirma- tion of that man. He has most shamefully abused me in his newspaper. Why, sir, he says that I ought to be deOdorized. vote mo-"
 Senator Bluster-"I cannot vote for this confirm ation, sir This mans newspaper, sir, is disgrace to the American people. Why, sir, that paper once called me tottering old scare-crow. think, sir, that by downing him we shall we'll serve the best interests of our common country"
 Senator Tender-"Sir, arise to oppose, with all my strength, the confirmation of this unwise nom- nation. This man, sir, is wholly united for SO important a trust. He is really an enemy to his own country. don't believe, sir, that he ever felt even in the slightest degree the blood warming in- fuence of patriotism. Why, sir, what do you SUD- pose this did2 I will tell you-yea, I will tell you even if it shakes every rafter above my head. That man, MT. President-that man called me whippersnapper. vote mo-"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-04-06
GREAT FEATURES.

Author (to eastern publisher)-"I think you will find this manuscript suited to your purpose" Publisher-"I doubt it."
 Author-"The characters are silly" Publisher-"Thats we'll enough, but book should have more than one merit"
 Author-"The plot is hackneyed and the conver- sation is stilted."
 Publisher-"Another merit, surely" Author-"It is full of strange words" Publisher-"You begin to interest me-" Author-"The men are stupid and the women are bad"
 Publisher-"You thrill me-"
 Author-"And, to sum it all up, may say that it is wholly un-American."
 Publisher-aName your price"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-04-06
GOT IT.

Patrick Egan (to Mr. HarrisOn)-"Sir, I want to go as minister to Chilli"
 Harrison -"What is your occupation2" "I am the editor of paper that agitates." "That is a recommendation, but is that all?" "No, not all. have just taken out my naturali- ration papers"
 "Ahl You shall have the appointment"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-04-06
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.


 Indiana, was in Chicago last week. By the merest chance l met him on State street near Harrison l could hardly believe my own eyes when I first sped the old fellow ambling along, a stout cane in one hand old fashioned carpet bag in the other very woolly white plug hat on the back of his head, his spectaces low down on his nose, and open mouthed wonder plainly expressed in his wrinkled old face Just AS inc was going by me I hailed him:
 "Helloa, Uncle Dick" exclaimed "aren't you lost2 You're long way from Erwin township" He stopped and looked at me for moment. As soon as he recognized me- he broke into a series of gutfaws that made people block away turn around to see what the matter; then he set his rfet-bag down right in the middle Of the pave ment seized my hand and said
 "Bess yo' soul honey, nebber was so glad ter sec enny body sfo in all my bawn days Whar yo' come from, nohow 2"
 "I live here," I answered.
 "Whut?"
 al live here" repeated. "I have lived in Chicago nearly eight years" Here picked up his carpet bag and stepped out to the curbing SO as to avoid the thropg of pAssers on the sidewalk The old fellow followed me, looking at me in dumb wonder and batting his eyes like an owl in the sunlight Finally he found his voice and continued:
 "Yo doan tole me! Yo' bin ibin in dis yer town all dat time and nebber knowed it ertall How'd yo' stan it, honey, how'd yo' stan it2"
 70 first rate; like it here very much"
 "Dat's kuryus, dat's kuryus. Nebber did see sch funny folks all Ayin' roun' jis like CT chicken when its heads off; nebber war so rasselled with afo. Why folks here run right ober top O me pears ter me like dey'd as soon kill CT ole niggah like me as not"
 70 mo-" replied nobody means to do you any harm but in large city like Chicago where there many people, one has to hustle along and keep a sharp lookout for danger"
 Oats CT fac, dat's CT fact" he repeated slowly, "an' reckon Pll be mighty lucky ter git back ter Erwin township with all my close on an no bones broke"
 "You are pretty old man, Uncle Dick, to make such trip. What brought you to Chicago, any how?"
 "Hush chile, and Pl tole yer. Long, long time ago, afo' yo' war bawn, war a little pickaninny down on de ole plantashun way down south in ole Mississip. Yas, sah, Pse CT Mississippi niggah, is an had little sistah. Well, sah we libbed dere twell war a nose growed up, an Katy, my little sistah war great big gal. We'll, day ole massa, he done sold her and my ole nanny an kep me.
 "I begged him not ter do it prayed and cried but it didn' do no good ertall He done it all the same an then had me strung up and whipped besides. Den, sah, run erway an got to Ingeanny, an ermong some free cullud folks what libbed in old Erwin township, an dar Pse bin ebber since. nebber knowed whar my poor nanny and sistah war taken, sah, an didn know how ter go ter work ter find em. Pse prayed ter de good Lawd, chile, all desc yeas ter help to fin dat sistah an sah, at las He's dun it."
 "WhatI" exclaimed, "shes not here in this city?"
 "Yes, sah, dat's what she is but she's goin' home with me termorrer," answered the old fellow as he
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-04-06

long hair was tangled and his face wore reveneefu expression traveller noticing the old fellow cOuntenance. stopped and thus addressed him
 "You be worried"
 Am"
 What's the natter"
 Got duty perform"
 "lt must be n unpleasant
 "NO. the duty pleasant enough the waiting Is ure some"
 "why do you watg'
 "See that house up yonder:'
 "Yes"
 "welI fellow in there that am going o arrup AS s he comes out"
 "IIe has done injury suppose"
 "He has"
 What did he do2" six months and began practice medicine have been
 practlclng sician in this community thirty years treated the upstart kindly. How did he repay the hasest ngraude, sir I'll tell how About two weeks old Peter Nolan awfuliy sick lie was as sick man AS I in my life. Why. had swamp fever rheumatsm pleursy and number of other diseases was called in. As looked him that he had show, and told him that est for give him medicine take his money when knew that could do him good"
 That surely commendable." said the traveller.
 "Of course but mark the difference That young snpe called in What did he do7 Act with corresponding esty: Mo- he pitched and old Peter cine"
 "And killed him. eh?''
 "Wall. the scoundrel about cured him."
 "ies but that proves him to be good phy stefan"
 "A good phy scan" the old fellow exclaimed "why blast him. he knew that had said old Peter couldn't tnat my at stake Why didn't he let the old fool die9 Why did and ruin me? It unprofessonal act as he comes out of that house I'm going whae going to be nsulted in my old age. and. a not going allow young popnjay profession Wait till he comes out. and you'll hear something drop ATkansdW Trdueler
 The above is an exact reproduction from the Sheffield, England, Telegraph. AS an illustrator of American situations the artist is genius of humor How harmoniously these typical English men-the tough sitting on the fence and the swell standing near-blend with dialogue in an Amer ican woods! Here is peculiarity about the Eng fish artist: When he wishes to illustrate an American drawing room scene, he introduces long haired backwoodsmen wearing their trousers stuffed in their boot-tops; but in a backwoods scene he brings forward the London swell
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
@. Tu BASS,
Druggist.
Dallas Dots,

The Trade Carnival came off very sue
cessfully last Tuesday night and will be re-
peated, by request, one night in the early
part of the week.. There were twenty
four young ladies, artsstically costumed,
each representing business firm of the
city, who marched in with banners OF
satin and gilt, festooned with flowers, and
went through, first, silent drill, after
wards drill by command. Refreshments
and dancing closed q very pleasant evening.
j. H. Ogden, the letter carrier, who
forged his name as security, is out on bail.
He confessed his guilt and said, he would
rather remain in Jail, than to face the
world with dishonored name" He has
the sympathy of all who knew the char
acter he formerly bore.
Tho cars on the North Dallas Circuit
railway are not running. The turns are so
sudden that the car jumps the track. Part
of the track will have to be relaid.
Two girl friends and myself were walk
ing down Elm street yesterday, when we
met a dudish looking young man, who
smilingly tipped his hat AS my compan-
ions acknowledged his bow with n slight
nod, one said to the other: II wouldn't
speak to him if it wasn't for his father,
would your" "No!" was the very en-
phatic answer from the other one. The
Dung man in question leads life of
luxurious Incidence and partakes vely
freely Of the convivial bowl, as any one can
tell by looking at his nose, it being one Of
the kind that bloom In the spring, in fact,
it blooms Ill the time. If there is any
thing more disgusting than drunken
man, l don't know what it is. Marry n
man to reform him!" This is an old story;
but some day he will sing it anew to some
credulous girl and it will haye all the
charm of novelty to her She will listen
enraptured to the strains as they fall
pathetically from manly lips. AS the last
cadence of the singer dies away, she has
made up her mind to marry him first and
reform hin afterwards. Poor girl! She
has the cart before the horse, and she will
find it out in the bitterness of her grief.
Go to her in year or so and ask her for o
solution of the vexed question: us mar
rage failure?" JACQUES.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
w. G. T. U. Department.

A dispatch from st. Louis, states that
1000, 900 was offered by o representative
of the British Syndicate to Mr.. Busch for
the Anhaueser-Busch brewing outfit, which
includes all their property and interests at
st. Louis, and other cities in the west and
southwest. 1t was refused, and $4,000, 900
was then offered, the negotiator being
authorized to increase the sum to $40, 600
900, but no consideration will induce the
company to sell. Two other breweries
were also approached, the offer for the
three aggregating ST., OOO,O 900. Mr.. Busch
gives as his reason for refusing these tempt
ing offers, that his money was made in Am
erica, and that he will sell to none but Am
orleans, He says that he considers his
brewery a national affair and that the Am-
orleans would severely blame him were he
to turn it over to foreigners. His plan for
disposing of his property in this country is
to open subscription books in the numerous
depots and storehouses of the brewery, and
reject all subscriptions offered by foreign
ers. After 500, 900. 900 had been sub
scribed, he would scale the sum down TO
proper proportions and by placing stock
ir the hands Of small holders, officially
stem the growing prohibition tide. A rea.
son gwen By disinterested parties, however,
accounts for the brewers refusal to sell,
namely. that the interest on 5000. 900 at
three per cent. the highss; interest obtain
able on such a large amount, is only S2iO,-
600 per annum. while the clear profit from
the brewery j. $500, 900 a year. Il is 8
pity that Mr. Busch's loyalty 70 his adopt
"a country cannot be shown in some way
ubich would coDducs 70 its prosperity and
happinszs. instead Of adding to It's taxes,
filling is jails. and causing sorrow and
5e,fb 10 rs inhabitaufs. In tie light %
coming eveuts il would be wisdom on the
rart q The brewers % make shat they can
uhfla they have THE opportunity. A few
rs.r. hsa-s an the brerEriss can bs had
f5sa zoas. ubs-, si.a iAs s-.ysas. a-ust
70.
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Married.

GILLETT-CHAsrAIN-A the residence of
the BRIDES parents in this place, on yester-
day evening, Mr.. James d. Gillett, of AL
pine, Brewster Co., Texas, and Miss Lou
Chastain, Rev. Theodore Giliett, of Lock.
hurt. officiating.
A goodly number of the friends and
neighbors of the family were in attendance
on this suspicious occasion. The city gov.
eminent was represented by Mayor Hardy
and Councilman Green, and the press by
our reporter. The bride and bridegroom
were goodly pair. She is a most estima
BILE young lady, being social favorite
here. He, we hear, is well-to-do young
ranchman. They were the recipients Of
numerous valuable presents. Their future
residence will be Alpine, the county seat
of Brewster county, for which point, after
many congratulations, they took the p,
III, train. May happiness attend them
through life.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
Buda BlOttings.

A foot-mounted knight, with magical
light, gave exhibitions here and at Science
hall, in announcing his call; it was free
for all under eight and past fifty years.
But, not being one of the favored few,
though his magical show he claimed was
new, we were compelled to not appear
Rev. Mr.. Hough, of Lockhart, preached
here yesterday.
There are rumors of "monte" dealing
between the gravel-train Mexicans and To-
cal blacklegs.
Mr.. G. A, Bradley is just recovering
from recent illness.
Parties are going about with petition
endeavoring to secure the repeal Of the
local option law, still in force. expecting,
if it is done, to start a saloon here. We
would advise them TO apply TO Mr.. Springer
(now of San Marcos) for chapter OF his
experience in that line of business at ilis
place. BLoTTER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
Personal.

Mr.. s. p, Holmes intends removing L
Southern California.
We regret TO hear of tho serious illness
OF Col. Herndon.
Mrs. Briggs and her brother made O
trip to San Antonio and return by private
conveyance, the fore part OF this week.
Mr., Howell, tho we'll known photographer,
now OF MarIlndale, is on visit to his many
friends of this place.
Capt. Martin, Of Galveston, was visiting
his trends at this place the fore part of the
week. We were glad to see him looking
well, and to hear that he prospecting,
Mr.. b. q. Evans, OF Brown & Evans,
was the other day the happy purchaser OF
one of those elegant refrigerators at Chas.
huiching's hardware store.
We should have mentioned DIR. Fromme
in our reference to our market gardeners.
He carries on the Oldest and perhaps the
largest one in this vicinity.
We had the pleasure last week of meet.
ing Maj CompRret, Of Blanco City, OF which
place no WINS recently appointed post
master.
Our very agreeable young legal friend,
Mr., Davenport, has removed from our
town. We sincerely regret that he could
find no sufficient inducement to remain.
We regret to learn that Mr.. Bruce
Motheral had q leg broken the other day in
consequence ola fall of his horse while in
his carriage,
II is noticeable fact that Mr.. Gillett the
groom, and Dir. Gillett who solemnized
the marriage, are cousins, but had never
met before.
Mrs. Briggs will open her elegant and
beautifully located home to the public I'M
der the name Cbautauqua House. Under
her charge it will be most delightful
stopping place. Board by the day; week
or month
We see it stated that Prof. Spillman has
resigned the presidency of Coronal Institute
and will be succeeded by Prof. A. A.
Thomas. Prof. Spilman We believe has
discharged the duties of his position salts
factorily and made many friends during his
residence at this place. We regret his
resignation, but he will leave the Institute
in good hands.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
distinguished Men.

Governor John ireland, Of Texas Simon
II Hughes Of Arkansas s. D. Millinery,
Governor Of Louisiana Z. B. Turner
Judge Of the United States Court; EK-,Ios-
5gbbard. Minister to Japan; Marion Mar.
Ia ex.I.seut. Governor Of 1eEls5 W. X
MILL e1lGo1ernor Of Arkarsas: + A
Perrv' Governor q FLORIDA; " ID. Box.
-, - Corernor Of Florida; John B. Cor
A. Goreruor of Gs1rEla; Aiez- Greg
Bishop of the Eai-s9pal yt1rc1. al '----.
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ss-u-f--s-t o. since haze lsi III go.
restored b. the ne Of Haske.s Crgsi--.zss.
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REWARD
800
800

The readers Of tho FEEE PEEss vii be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been able
20 cure 10 all its stages. and that i Catarrh
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure nov knozn 70 the medical fraternity.
Caiarrh being constitutional diselse. re-
quir-s constitutional treatment. Halls
Ca.arrh Care is taken internally, acting d.
rsctly On The blood and uusus surfaces
Of tie system. thereby destroying the
disz-se. and giving the patieut strength BY
budding NJ tie eJ-si.'-ti51 ELi assisting
-st1-s in d5i1- BE work. Tk- proPriliors
have so zach faith IN it, e1rativs powers
that icy oEsr one Kindred Dollars for
any oass that u fails % ere. Send for Esf
q tesfsrloriais. Adirsss,
FL. CHENEY r CO. Tols5o- q.
q sod b. Drucgisis, 7se- AR . lrzo
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
KYLE and Riverside.

Kyle Is the second town OF importance II
Hays county and has about eight hundre'
inhabitants. There are two general mer
chandise stores which carry stocks Us larg,
as any houses in the county. the loading
one being II. Hollmau's, who carries an i'm
mense stock Of supplies, dry goods, notions
and farming implements. Next In this line
is N. q. Schlemmer, who carries stock on
the same order as Hellman's,
Tho druggist is John whisenant, who has
a full line of drugs and keeps anything q
hrst-class drug store needs.
IN the grocery line is Mat Wright, W. ID.
Brannum 4 Co., and Mrs. johnson.
In the way of confectionery stands, II, L..
MoCarty, W, l.. Hunt aud Melasky keep
anything in their line to please the public.
One livery stable owned by W, II. Word,
stable in the county.
Kyle has two blacksmith shops ono news
paper, two hotels, and rs good school a.
there Ia In the state. She has three doc
tors, Barbee, Martin. and Reagan two
dentists, two saloons, waterworks and
there is prospect of Il large stock of gro
ceries being opened here soon by Mr.. Hub
bard. There is also barber shop and a
tamale stand.
The town Is Incorporated and is quiet
place, with three churches and wideawake
/ l.,,a ,hn nd
plenty of brains. Kyle has one lawyer,
seven carpenters and builders and the larg-
est cotton gin in the county; and ono furii
ture store and post Office. She has as good
fire company as any small town that l
know of, they are fine lot of men of whom
any town might we'll be proud.
Mrs. Wilson, of Riverside is quite sick
Mrs McCarty's daughter shot herself in
the leg while fooling with pistol the 9TH
or morning.
There was nice sociable OF Mr.. Blunt =
| ing's the other night.
A gentleman left his best girls house
Sunday eve on account of another fellow.
The school here opened on September 3D.
| 1883 with So students. During the year
the entire enrolment has been 1888. The
high school work has been under tn man
agement of the principal, Prof McGee as
sisting and having entire of the CONNER
cial department. Misses Mary Kyle, Ethel
Ellison, md Minnie Bunting have had
charge of the lower grades. Miss Bette
Ellison has had the art department and Miss
Belle Harrison the music, The school, in
all its departments has been very success
full. No school in the State can boast of
better discipline or more thorough instruc.
ton. The teachers are all wideawake.
thoroughgoing and well up wi tn the wants
and demands of the times.
Miss Belle Harrison has resigne her po-
sition as teacher, and Miss Calnic has has
been chosen in her stead The board feels
satisfied that Miss Calnic will meet with
much merited success as q music teacher
in the school. The present term close s
May 10th.
The prospects are more fattering than
ever. Although we had our school building
burned we have made arrangements to
teach in the Morrill, Hall until better
building can be erected in the near future
Bro. j. d. Walker is now in the field rails
ing money for the new house.
HUSTLER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
Public school Examination.

The fourth annual examination in III,
San Marcos public school, began April %
and continued until the 20.
The examination elected tho fact that III,
pupils had been thoroughly trained in th,
various branches OF study, Us we'll as IN
obedience, correct department aud morals.
Much written work was exacted and oral
reviews were given for the entertainment
of tho visitors. Many new labor saying
methods were introduced, TO accomplish a
great deal of examination and review work
in the shortest time.
It was especially gratifying to all visitors,
to note the evident progress which tho
pupils had made. There was no hesitation
ON .he part of the scholars, They pro-
ceeded promptly and rapidly, and with
confidence performed the work assigned,
although many of the questions and prob
lens were dictated by visitors,
We have not space to mention the many
very interesting features of the occasion.
Mr.. Charles Hutchins took grades A and
b in charge, proceeding with IN oral ex-
animation which continued As minutes, He
expressed himself satisfied with the result.
DIR. DeSteiger manifested his interest
in the welfare of the children by visiting
each department and debating work to be
accomplished by the pupils,
Amember OF tho board of trustees created
much amusement by challenge given to
the boys and girls, to compete with him in
solving business problems. He graciously
acknowledged his defeat.
Everything considered, the exercises held
in each department were of highly inter-
esting order and called forth expressions Of
surprise and hearty encomiums.
The teachers and citizens should feel
proud that the past session of tho public
school has been so pleasantly and success
fully conducted, and that the commence
ment exercises were SO propitious and hope
full of wider influence and patronage in
the future.