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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
s6r sLAcK.paAuoHT tea cure. Constipation

With all the wealth of crystal water from
our grand river springs, II is humiliating
that II has not been 30 utilized as to give us
water works adequate to the wants Of the
town.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

With many persons at this season an
arm clock is an absolute necessity. The
Fst made and at moderate price, can be
ID at Geo. w, Knights.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

The idea OF establishing Prof. MCGEE
with his Business College at San Marcos is
a good one. We learn more than half the
stock has been subscribed. We trust sue
oess may crown the effort.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
Try sLAck:pRAuoHI tea for Dyspepsia.

A note from Rev. H. NJ. DuBose tells OF
the extreme pressure of work upon him al
San Marcos. Oui readers will be much
pleased to learn of Mrs. DuBose's improved
health. and that the editor will resume the
tripod after two weeks,-Los Angles Chris
tian Advocate, 18th.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
COUNTY CLERK.

We are authorized to announce JAS.
G.. STOREY as candidate for reelection
to tho office OF County Clerk Of Hays
County.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

vsuable town lots for sale in West and
Allister's addition to San Marcos by
S. F. MoALIsTEB.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
DR.. j. H. Combs, Dentist ~. Side Plaza

DR.. j. Fl. Combs and Mr.. II. B. Easter
wood have the ground broken for II fine
brick building on east side of the square.
There will be two buildings in this contract,
each sOx23 feet, with glass and iron front
finish. 1t is to be hoped this will stimulate
others on this side to build The Circle
says that Breeding & Northcraft have Sc
cured the contract for the above.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

The Mexican Baptists will begin camp.
meeting on the 2+th on the Blanco, near
the residence of W. p, Owens.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

Geo. W. Knight, matchmaker and jewel
h Southwest corner plaza, San Marcos,
istas. mar-se-tf.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
Rec to Subscribers to the Free Press.

All present and future Subscribers to the
/ RE PRESS will be furnished with o copy
kendalls valuable manual, The Horse
Ndhis Disease" FREE-we mean those who
I've BOT already received Que. Please re-
end US of this.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
PERSONAL.

Willie Forsyth is assisting in the post
Office.
The funeral Of J. V. Hutchins took place
Tuesday evening at Austin.
Miss Matte Henson, of wimbcrly, has q
place with Mrs Smith at the book store.
The wife and father Of Superintendent
DuBose are expected to be on the Hill on
Friday.
Prof. Dye of Iulng, Texas, was in town
this week taking in the beauties and pros
pecting.
The Misses Number, connected with the
CITY schools at Austin, are on the grounds
camping.
We were pleased to meet j. d. Gillett and
| NJ. b. Chastain, of Alpine, on our streets q
few days since.
Our old friend John Scott, directs the
change OF his FREE PRESS from Los Angeles
to Pasadena, Cal.
John H Patterson and family have re-
moved to San Antonio. May all good for
tune attend them.
DR.. Pendleton's new residence is we'll I'M
der way. L. P. taynolds is about to fol-
low in the same line.
| Misses Thomas. Barbee and franklin
deserve SPECIAL credit for the work they
are doing for the children.
Prof James Killian was up Mt Kyle last
| week ON school business. james is a wor-
thy and growing young man.
Our young typographical friend, Don
| Price, Of Blanco, gave us some help IN
| time of need on our last issue.
Prof. Jakel, late of Fort Mcintosh, Texas,
n military band teacher. has been emplo yed
to instruct the San Marcos band.
Mrs. M. E. Morton, from southeast Texas,
| a teacher of experience, is visiting at thus
place with view of making it her home
Mr.. George A. Ryander, ono OF the most
successful farmers of.Long Branch. speaks
of sending two scholars to C1rnal Institute
next year.
Mr.. Roger Byrne and Miss Adlio Nc
Gehee were married yesterday at the resi-
hence OF the brides parents, Mr.. aad MIS-.
G, L. McGehee.
Col. Robbins has purchased tract of
mineral land Oh the Perdennles, aud Is
sinking shafts on it with promise Of valu'
able miner.l finds.
Mrs. Farr, of Bolton. and Miss Annie
Mcdaniel of Centervile, Texas. are visiting
their uncle, Mr. Jere Horn aud taking IN
the pleasures Of Chautauqus Hill.
The Model Sunday school on Chsntauouu
Hill was conducted by Prof. John E. Prich-
EFT, the manager, Mr.. Chas. Hutc hings
- -. a.. :. o..o,,nt of sink u Gag
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supplies.

IAsAAFn @call at Chas. Hutchings
IsVIY&a vSHarllware store for
ur supplies.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

|L0ST.-A large level. A suitable re-
! nd will be paid, by leaving the same at
(gelsangs shop.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
bit Arrived Car Of Royal Oak and
Leader Stoves.

Having sold these stoves last season they
|He proven to give the very best satisfac-
\ and are sold under full guarantee
INST any stoves in the market.
WIN, GIEsEN,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

Prof. W. j. Spillman, A, NJ, speaks in
the highest terms of his school and people
at Uyaldi,. The professor is builder.
thorough scholar and goodteacher.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

A large second hand cane mill for sale by
bss Hutchipgs, CHEAP.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

The Model Sunday school on Chsntauauu
Hill was conducted by Prof. John E. Prich'
EFT. the manager, Mr.. Chas. Hutc hings'
Being absent on account of sickness.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
Representative Convention.

Lockhart, Tex, July 2, 1so0;--To the
Democrats Of Hays, Caldwell and Guada-
lupe countieA A Democratic convention
Is hereby called 10 meet in the city Of
San Marcos on Tuesday the 5th day OF
August 1890 10 Dominats DemocratIo can
didates for Representatives from the
ninety-frst Legislative District Of Texas.
The ehAirnen Of the Democratic Executive
committee Of the counties composing the
District are requested 10 take such action
as will secure proper representation IN said
convention.
J. W. CLNPBKLL,
Chairman DEN. FL. Com. 9lst. District.
TIE Democrats Of Hays county viii take
doe notice q the above. aud govern them
selves Anoordingly. JoBx Y PRrrcHETT.
Chairman Dem. y. Com. Hays Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

A favorite correspondent sends us an in
terestinP letter from Martindale. Hop,
she will continue to favor US.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

). 2. Kone & Co. are still running
ee meat market next 10 Eutehin's
ssore, where the best meats may
ways be fSSad. Give then q call.
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Wanted.

OLD NEWSPAPERS 25c q 100
\ this Office.
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:, lane jenkins wants IN owner for
81 which she hrs found.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

Copeland's style Of lecturing Is very
much like that OF the late John b. Cough.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

,lroidery and flouucinG cheap at john
| / JoLnson's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
AssrsBoR,

We are authorized TO announce A. Y.
OLDHAM as candidate for Assessor Of
Hays county.
We are authorised 10 announce n. 8.
FORTSON Oh candidate for reelection to
the Office Of Assessor OF Hays county.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

Mrs. Farr, of Bolton. and Miss Annie
Mcdaniel of Centerville, Texas. are visiting
their uncle. Mr.. Jere Horn aud taking IN
the pleasures Of ChautauquG Hill.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

k.h,y Of nice breakfast bacon,
'D' Basil Daley.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

B.sil Daley will not allow any one to
pder come" bis prices.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

Men and boys straw hats at bargain
kes johnson d johnson.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

Fine California jellies, at McAlIistor's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

DR.. J. W. Combs, Dentist, ". Side Plaza
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

a, sboes!! all sizes and kinds,
johnson 4 johnson.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

Our Fort Worth letter came too late thi
week.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

,Iyer watch made in tho latest stvle is
|suty. end for service equal TO any.
4 10. 1t Geo. W. Knights.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

Col Robbins has purchasel tract of
min. ral land on the Perdennles, aud Is
sinking shafts on it with PROMISE Of valu'
able miner. finds.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

uubination Of comfort aud elegance
liners Health Waists.
JOHNSON j. JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

The convention at Ellison on Saturday
instructed for Kone-and Cook.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

N YOU want coal for ginning and all
I'M purposes cheaper than wood, see or
Ia TO I. Fletcher Harwell. San Marcos,
ii ship to any point near here as cheap
here.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

Misses Mary and Hattie FAIR. of Bolton
Texas. relatives of Judge Wood, are herr
attending the Chautauqua. Miss Mary
Hunt is finding their social pleasures.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

Mr.. Roger Byrne and Miss Adj" Nc
Gebee were married yesterday at the resi-
hence OF the brides parents, Mr.. aad MES.
C. L. McGehee.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
RAeke1 $TQRt,
N. u. Corner Plaza, San Marcos.
SELLING CHEAP

For the Cool Cash down
only secret of our success!
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
LOCAL BREvlTles.
Bills! Billsi!

The drouth Is becoming serious.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26
Sad Sport.

A gentleman stood in front of fur
rier's store contemplating the seal gar
ments that filled the windows. II
never see a sealskin coat" he said,
that | am not reminded of a day I
passed among the seal killers" Then
he told of joining an expedition when
he was a young man, and going out for
the sport of seal killing. The seals
were so tame, affectionatc and fearless
that when the hunters landed they
crowded round them Like dogs, making
their little friendly bark, and fawning
upon the murderous hands that pro-
ceeded to stretch them as bloody
corpses upon the beach. The man re-
lated how sick at heart he got, and
how he tried to get away from the
massacre of the innocents. othis day
the sight of sealskin coat recalls the
wretched sensation he then experienced.
This reminds us of Gilbert White, of
Selborne, when he first shot a lapwing,
and the remorse he felt when the bird
dipped its bill in its mortal wound and
looked up into his face.-New Haven
News
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26
LITTLE HELlGOLAND.

1t Commands the Approach to Germany's
Most Important Ports.
The relative value of national possess
sions is curiously illustrated by the fact
that England, with her 5000, 900 square
miles of the earth's surface, receives for
this little island, which is not as large
as Central Park, an indemnity repre-
senting about half million square
miles of African soil. Even this may
prove less than profitable, for Heligo-
land yields an annual revenue of $4O,-
600, while he would be a bold prophet to
assert than any European power will
make both ends meet in the administra-
ton of the Black Continent. But
though as mercantile exchange the
British have received questionable
property from Germany, still it is mat
ter of congratulation for the civilized
world that the two greatest Protes tant
nations of Europe, both belonging to
the same Germanic race, and both rivals
in the same industrial field, should have
removed from between them the cause
OF what might at any time provoke
war.
dOilSOldhU DOOdluO llSu dlUoT bl0
defeat of Napoleon and his exile to
Elba. At that time no one but Gneise-
nau dreamed of such thing as mighty
German Empire, stretching from the
ocean to the Russian frontier, and Eng
land had little difficulty in holding it
by treaty.
1t lies adjacent to Germany's greatest
seaport and commands the approach to
the second in Importance as well. If a
foreign power should claim possession
of Block island or Fishers island, we
could realize how Germans would re-
gard Heligoland in British hands. Or,
if we could imagine an island off the
mouth of Mississippi, or between Sandy
Hook and Fire island, the cases would
be somewhat analogous, provided the
British flag floated over them. Fortu-
nately Heligoland has long since ceased
to be considered valuable to England,
while to Germany it has risen in impor-
lance with every increase in the Ger.
man navy, every addition to Germany's
merchant marine, and, above all, every
Indication of having to reckon with Rus
sian or French cruisers.-Poultney Big
Glow, in Harper's Weekly.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26
Red Heeled Shoes for Men.

French Washers have taken to wear.
mgred heeled shoes. Under Louis XIV
gentlemen wore large boots; the out
side sole was in wood to protect against
humidity In the middle of the Sew
enteenth century the boots were re-
placed by shoes with bows of ribbon
and lace. The heels were three inches
high and painted red. Ladies wore
the high heeled shoe, and. thought to
add three or four inches to their stat
ure. The shoe was in silk, embroidered
satin or brocade. Under Louis XVI
white stockings were in vogue. These
necessitated white satin shoes.
The red heeled shoes that made their
appearance under Louis XIV contin-
ued to be worn, but not so high, under
Louis XIV, SO that about 1735 red
heeled shoes were considered to be the
mark of a gentleman. But while the
lords lowered the heels of their shoes
the ladies augmented theirs, so much
so as to make them ten inches high"
1t was under Louis XVI that the gold
and silver buckle, ornamented with
diamonds, replaced the ribbon bow.
The Sans Culottes wore no stockings
and patronized only wooden shoes. For
a short time under the directory the
sandal as worn by Roman ladies was
the mode. Bands sustained the sole
while showing off the foot, and on
every toe was displayed a diamond
Paris Cor. Pittsburg Press.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26
Talmage on Church Choirs.

My chief objection to church choir
singing is that | am a firm believer in
a congregation doing the singing. To
me singing church is always a tri-
umphant church. If congregation is
silent during the exercise, or partially
silent, it is the silence of death. If
when the hymn is given out you hear
the faint hum of here and there ia
Their and mother in Israel, while the vast
majority are silent, that minister of
Christ who is presiding needs to have a
very strong constitution if he does not
get the chills. He needs not only the
grace of God, but nerves like whale
bones. 1t is a constant source Of
amazement to ne how some people
with voice enough to discharge all their
duties in the world, when they come
into the house of God have no voice to
discharge their duty of singing. l really
believe that if all our churches would
rise up and sing as they ought to sing,
that where we have a hundred souls
brought into the kingdom of Christ
there would be a thousand. IT. De
Witt Talmage in Ladies' Home Jour
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26
One Legged Newsboys Fii-ht.

I
Among the hundreds of newsboys in
New York city there are six with only
one leg apiece. 1t would naturally be
supposed that these manned little fell
lows would be meek and inoffensive.
On the contrary, they are among the
most truculent and vicious of street
Arabs. Each one of the boys carries a
crutch, and in case of a quarrel the
crutch is welded with skill and vigor.
Fights are frequent among the boys,
and the manned ones receive and ex-
pect no favors. A duel occurred the
other day near the Franklin statue in
which the weapons were crutches and
the contestants had two legs between
them.
One was known by the nickname of
Timpsey, and the other bore uncom-
plainingly the title Of Crutchy. They
were equally matched as to size. The
crutches were used both as bludgeons
and rapie~'. A sounding whack on the
skull knocked Timpsey to his knees
While in that position he retaliated by
showing the end of his weapon forcibly
into Crutchy's stomach, which evident
ly interfered with his digestive appara-
tus, for he dropped his crutch, placed
both hands over his ragged vest and
began to cry. Between sobs he blurted
out:
dat amt fair, Timps! ] wouldn't
try to make no hole in your dinnerl"-
New York Journal.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26
The Tramn Was Shocked.

He was persistent street beggar; his
beat was on Van Buren, street near
Clarke he would hang on to man for
half block persistently asking for a
dime with which to pay for his lodging
There happened along couple of well
dressed newspaper men, who to all ap-
pearances seemed to own the town. The
beggar stepped out from his dark corner,
squared himself before the two men, and
was about to present his accustomed
plea, when the nearer of the two sud-
denly faced the tramp and SAID:
Say, friend, gimme dime to get a
drink, for I'm SO blanked hungry that
don't know where I'm going to sleep to-
night"
The professional beggar first looked
puzzled, then amused, then gave two or
three convulsive gasps and fell in fit.
Chicago Photo.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26
PILOT KNOB MINE.
The Famous Mountain of Iron Has Ceas
t. Be Productive.

The Famous Mountain of Iron Has Ceased
t. Be Productive.
The cele orated Pilot Knob mines have
been worked since 1916, and during the
years intervening to the present time
have produced an almost fabulous
amount of ore. The mines reached
their zenith in 1884, when they pro-
duced 200, 900 TONS This output was
continued for about three years, when
it began rapidly falling off, and two
years ago the Vulcan works, whose
capacity is $4,000 tons per month, were
closed for want of sufficient ore. The
company continued to prospect, how
ever, feeling confident that it would
soon strike another paying vein. The
prospecting failed to develop a vein.
and as last resort the company sunk
another shaft 140 feet deep, the ex-.
pense of which was enormous. This
failed also, and the conclusion was
forced upon the company that the
mountain of iron' was exhausted.
Prospecting was continued, however,
but very quietly, until vein was struck
nearer the surface. This vein was moth
ing like the original vein, however, the
output being only seven cars daily. The
mines were quietly stripped of all the
machinery, and scarcely any of it is to
be found there at this time.
The furnaces and FORCES were built in
1849 by the Pilot Knob Iron Companv.
and in 1858 were acquired by Chouteau,
Harrison & Vale. Before the Iron
Mountain railroad was completed to
this point the output had to be carried
over the Ozark mountains to Ste. Gene
We've, Mo. 1t finally came into the
possession of the St Louis Ore and
Steel Company.
The location of the mine is historic
ally interesting, as it was one of the
worst nests of bushwhackers developed
by the war. It was at Pilot Knob that
Ulysses S. Grant received his commits
sion as General. 1t was at Pilot Knob
that the United States headquarters for
the Southwest were established. It was
at Pilot Knob that General Hardee sur
rendered in 1861, and it was on this same
spot that the celebrated battle of Pilot
Knob was fought in September of 1864
And now, like the tales of the war
the erstwhile famous sPilet Knob
Mine" the supposed GolcoHda, is =
thing OF the past, shattered strong.
bold. ST JsoNis Renpblia 7"F
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26
French Royalists Sell to the Kaiser.

French Royalists Sell to the Kaiser.
Three French royalists have just sold
the historical estate of D'Urville, of
which they were by heritage the CO.
proprietors. The purchaser is the Ger
man emperor, who took fancy to the
place when he first visited Metz and
has ever since watched for an oppor-
tunity of buying it. The estate in ques-
ton is wedged in between German Lor-
raine and Luxembourg Some centuries
ago it was under the sovereignty of the
house of Orange, or rather constituted
little sovereign state in itself.
Louis XVI bought it from Maria
Theresa and the Emperor Joseph for
e4O, 900. The king was to have gone
there if he had escaped from the Tuile-
ries, and would have been guarded by
a regiment of De Bouilles division. As
Urville was close to the Luxembourg
frontier he could easily have with
drawn from France if threatened by
the revolutionary army. The estate of
Urville became part of the national do
main and was sold to the Bande Noire,
but the old chateau and the timber in
the park escaped being demolished
and cut down. The castle is a noble
pile, and the park in which it stands is
richly wooded. London News
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26

IN. Trojanowski, Polish chemist,
has discovered what he claims to be a
substitute for gum arabic, by boiling
one part of fiaxseed with eight parts of
dilute sulphuric acid in eight parts Of
water until the mixture, which at first
thickens, becomes quite fluid. The
compound is then strained through mus
lin and four times its volume of strong
alcohol is added. The precipitate after
being filtered, washed with alcohol and
carefully dried, produces clear gum
devoid of all taste or odor. Thirty
grains, it is said, are sufficient emul-
sion for an ounce of cod liver oil. The
value of this invention will, Of course,
depend on how far this new article can
be relied on as substitute for the orig
inal, and the cost at which IT can be
produced for the market,
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26
A Long Way Round.

A curious and unsatisfactory state of
things has been brought about by re-
cent changes in the mail service in the
northern part of Somerset county, Me.
AS the service is now arranged, any
person at the Forks wishing to send a
letter to Jackman or Moose river,
- or Is miles away, must have it car
ried 40 miles by stage and 200 miles by
rail, SO that it traverses four counties
in its roundabout journey.-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26

The Royal Academy is confronted
with trouble of most novel sort. A
prominent -memb Der seeing his pict-
ure placed in the center of the wall,
but above the line, requested that it
should be taken down and returned to
him. That, of course, was impossible.
Such precedent would make the exhi-
bition liable to be pulled to pieces inn
mediately after it was hung. Then the
artist daubed his work all over with
white, by which he nearly killed the
painting below, and wrote sketch" in
black letters in the corner. The pict-
ure now is no longer the picture that
was accepted by the committee.