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CALIFORNIA EIo SNRUP co.
8AN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Kx NEW YORK. MI.

with her name unchanged to tho Joy of her
mother and sister who were waiting with
aching hearts the awful decision,
We came very near having conaagra.
ton here short time; it originated in the
store of Messrs. Crunk, in drawer where
there was wastepaper, mice snd matches.
A Mexican saw the smoke assuring from the
crevices Of the door just in time.
Miss Jessie Southern, in company with
her mother has just returned from
Alabama, where. I understand, they have
had quite pleasant visit. Doctor Petty.
who, also. has been away for couple Of
months recuperating. is at his old post
again, ready to administer physic and good
cheer.
Prof. Obed Cook, Of Seguin, made q
brief visit to his brother this week who
keeps hotel here.
Protracted meetings will be the order of
the day for while. One will begin here
at the Baptist church this eve. Brothers II.
r. White, of Lockhart, and Harris are the
preachers. Brother Dodson. of Scguin, has
one In progress at Staples store. There il
q campmeeting at Kegley's Hill and one this
side, Lockhart. A big barbecue at Staples
August LIST. I. e. ?.
Martindale, July 18th, 1890.
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Martindaie.

Maybeso few lines from this place viii
not be out Of order.
Our l:ttle town is usually very quiet but
Saturday Was lively enough, We had Po-
Iitical speaking and convention. think
tome fOrssok the even tenor Of their wsy
and let q little salPhufisus EnCii+S ey, -
Bro. Martin used TO say. ] am quite con
tent to let the gentlemen have oil the say
about politics. J was pleased, houevsr. 70
learn our Amsnosn candidate for senator
u.s triumphant here. and hoPs be VII Be
in the end.
What has heretofore been considered .
winter nalady has taken fast hold on Il .
the yOuBg people Of tbis stoiuisy in md
Sumner. dsBesng. dancing, dGoeing nor
does 4 ah..e. CT rzabsr rs1st. until AurOra
rsui.Ss then q the 'HOld fSIfs Al hone =
Its ansesfbetie infBsBOs h-s bsso - feli,
IT LEAD By o. yessg ts1s. .bieh esnssd
gate . sCusstion Lsrs lsa night. Her
nosksr ssrFszIs "a I'D E-Dossa 70 ne
coz1fy toru ssuf sssf sssa.suRsr n I'ur-
s.it ~Ls sr1syss tbsrs 5aa ssisr ths tr.in-
Aftsr rsAsosing lie phlosophsr tbs HEsut
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rsr q las osss. - AZ rstu-Ds1 bous
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Dripping Springs.

We are all hoping for rain.
Our travelling neighbors are all coming
back to town. Mrs. Caperton returned
on Friday night, MIR. Lomau and Mr.. aad
Mrs. Stapleton are en- route for D. s.
We expect to see an interest wedding TO-
morrow night. Miss Fannie Marshall will
bo married to Mr.. D. w. Burkett at the res
iience OF her mother, Mrs. W, I. Char
man. A large number Of invitations have
been sent.
Since we last wrote sad event called for
general sympathy in our neighborhood.
MIR. Jim Livingston, who has resided for
some ten or twelve years III this vicinity,
and who had lately returned from sojourn
in New Mexico, died very suddenly at the
residence of his son, Mr.. Matt Livingston.
The funeral was largely attended.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Loman have moved
into the Garrett house.
TN AMI.
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A Mean Woman.

One of tho most contemplate persons
In New York Is the woman who Is seen
daily in Madison or Union square park,
and who evades the law which forbids
dogs being permitted to run ut large.
She ties her dog to rope long enough to
do duty as clothes line for u good sized
family wash. When the policeman Is Of
the other end of tho park she pays out
rope until tho dog can reach the flower
beds, where he enjoys himself to his
hearts content in scratching at the roots
Of tho flowers planted ut the expense Of
the taxpayers for the delectation OF WIS.,
itors to the squares. When she sees the
policeman coming toward her, this most
aesthetic woman hauls in slack till the
cur is pulled ON the walk. lam certain
that even Zury, the meanest man in
Spring county, would DO envious of the
superfne meanness Of this well dressed
and evidently well fed New York woman.
-Epocll.
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COL. L. =. COPELAND, OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Where are the thousands Of people that
met to hear Pennsylvania's mstchless ora
tori Praise! all praise! This funny, eccen-
trio, ironical, satirical. philosophical, logi-
cal man held his audience for more than
two hours, while many thought ho Ind only
been speaking forty minutes. The subject
was, '"The Mistakes OF Bob" and woe unto
Bob's platform when the cutting logic OF
this man began to knock It down The
lecture was replete with splendid thoughts.
crowded with amusing and apt Illustrations,
woven together by the strongest chord Of
logic. touched up with the cleanest and most
entertaining wit strengthened with by q
thrust of cutting sarcasm against all the
ugly places Of Bob's theory, made pleasant
by endless versatility, chock full Of roaring
fun, tempered down by the finest religious
sentiments, given to the audience in the
inimitable style of Mr.. Copeland, what
could we do but sit with our mouths open
and listenp But few 'Millers" could have
ground out betters speech than this. and
the great Brooklyn preacher himself never
put half such strain on tie vest buttons Of
Texas. With several other lectures from
Mr.. Copeland and other distinguished men
the remaining part of our programme will
be of the highest character. Let the people
encourage this move. Space will not allow
us at this time to mention other lectures
which were equally commendable.
j. A. T.
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parliAmen. House. crumbllng.


The British parliament houses ore
crumbling to pieces so fast that there is
constant danger Of some portion Of the
buildings topping down on the mem
bers. Parts Of the front Of st. Stephens
have had to be entirely refaced because
of the wearing away Of the soft stone.
Only week or two ago heavy piece Of
o stone heraldic animal suddenly fell
close to tho entrance to Westminster
hall in Old Palace yard-a means OF en-
trance to the house which Is largely
favored. But q few days before q por-
ton Of the ornamental stonework fell
close to the members entrance itself,
and another heavy piece fell on the pave
ment of New Palace yard not q month
ago.-Chicago Tribune.
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The Robins Song.

List to the song of the Robin,
How happy he seems to he,
.Warbling his songs from morn till night,
In the forest wild and free.
Hush, what is it he says to us2
Does he speak OF treasurers rare?
OF ripening trusts and blooming flowers,
In cOors rich aud fair?
Does he tell us of his happy home
Among the forest trees,
And of his babies in their nest on high,
Rocked by the summer breeze9
All, thank you, little birdie,
How we love to hear you sing.
But now you are going to fly away.
Oh, how wish it were always spring.
AMY PEARL CozBY.
San Marcos, Texas.
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rh. nuteher At : piseount.

Recently ON the Atlantic and Pacific
railroad a train Of cars loaded with
5000 fine rnerino sheep on the way from
California to the Chicago market was
wrecked, and every car but two was der
stroyed, more than 1000 sheep being
killed outright. The Indians in the vicinr
ity took advantage Of the occasion to
supply themselves with mutton In suh-
Gent quantities to last them for months
10 come. Some anxiety Is now felt lest
the willy red man, having once realized
the advantages of accidents" should
arrange them in future to suit the ed
Rencies of his larder.-Exchsnge.
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Misses Mary and Hattie FAIR. of Bolton,
Texas. relatives of Judge Wood, are here
attending the Chautauqua. Miss Mary
Hunt is finding their social pleasures.
Miss Lucy CURLY. Of Woodville, Texas
Is attending the Chautauqua, the guest Of
Miss Kate Billingsey. The company of
the sprightly Miss Billingsley will. alone,
insure Miss Curby good time.
Both the Columbus Citizen and tho LII
ling Signal copy the poem Might" con-
tributed by our fair townswoman, Miss
Leavell, for the FREE PRESS, a short time
since. A deserved compliment.
Miss Laura Wilcox ia working with
might and main for the success of the
Chautauqua. This eminently practical and
sensible woman is always in the line OF duty
when any good thing IL to be done in San
Marcos.
Grapes are the only fruit which is abund-
ant with us this senson. BY the way,
through inadvertence we failed last week
to notice O present of several different va
rieties from our friend, Mr.. Bryan. grown on
his place in town. "The Hermitage" too,
can show profusion Of very nice ones.
We we're glad to meet and greet our old
friend Prof. Spillman mt this place. and to
find him in improved health. He is one of
the most genial and agreeable gentlemen
we have ever had the pleasure to know.
He is much pleased with bis home, Uvalde.
Most cordially do we wish all manner Of
good things for him and his: g -
We stop the press to announce the advent
at the home of ex Postmaster McMeans of
baby BOY "Mack" WAS summoned from
his post of labor in distant part of the
State, and arrived on yesterday. Lang
uage would fail us to depict the exultation
of the proud pIrient on the occasion We
must leave it to the imagination Of each
and every reader.
LIN. J. Daley has returned from a trip
North with stock He visited the vicinity of
Terre Haute, in our section of the Hoosier
State He said some of our old friends
whom he met expressed their surprise that
we had been able to live 80 long 10 Texas
The explanation is very simple-it has been
because Of our conservative course. This is
no ''goak." Yet we have been shot at
twice. and threatened with personal VIC
lence times innumerable.
We met in town last week our friend. M.
NJ. Echols. from the upper part Of the
county. Mr.. E. ia a farmer and also o
teacher. He said that he and others up that
way are endeavoring. with good success, to
raise their own pork and in fact, pretty
much all they require save groceries. He
gave it AZ his opinion that the reason why
oats had been failure of late was mainly
late sowing. Said he intended sowing here
after in October. He further said they pro-
posed trying wheat again, and thought
early sowing would lead to success in that
also. We believe these views are we'll
founded.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

For several months We have been treated
to glimpses into ''Some Homes Under the
Administration" in Washington, in fine
series of beautifully illustrated articles in
Demorist's Family Magazir e. In the August
number Dust arrived), Postmaster-General
wanamakers mansion is thrown open to us,
and We are charmed with its beauties.
This August number should be seen by ev-
erybody, IL for this feature alone; but II con.
tains other features equally interesting. not
the least of which is an account Of ''The
Oberammergau Passion Play" not only
With q picture OF the Barvarian village
where the play is now being enacted, but
also with many Of the tableauI shown in
this historical performance. The other ar
ticles aud stories are all Of the highest or.
der, and beautifully illustrated, forming Q
Midsummer Number OF rare merit which
is enhanced By . sea. shore water-color
froutist piece Of artistic value. Published
by W. Jennings Demorest, Is East ii:h ST.,
New York.
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Call for Senatorial Convention.

BY virtue Of the authority in me vested
as chairman OF the Democratic Executive
Committee of the 25th Senatorial District
of Texas. l hereby call convention OF
delegates TO meet at the court house IN the
town of New Braunfels, Comal county.
Texns, on the Goth day of July next, at II
O'Clock a. m, foe the purpose Of nominating
a democratic candidate for State senator.
Papers throughout the district will please
copy. F. BAMPE.
Chairman Executive Committee 25th
Senatorial District
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Tn. rw.n.y.sour Hour Tim. sy..em.

Tho Twcnty-four hour Aimo oystoms
The twenty-four hour system Is likely
to come before many years. According
to tho inquiries Of committee Of tho
American Society Of Civil Engineers, It
appears that no less than 8S4 officers,
presidents, superintendent, engineers.
etc., representing fully $4,000 miles OF
railroad, expressed themselves In favor
Of tho change. Tho report says that in
all between 500 and 600 prominent mon
in every section Of the country have
answered the committees questions on
the subject, and of these only IN ex-
tremely small percentage have opposed
tho change. During 1880, 237 replies
were received, of which $50 wcrc favor
able and II unfavorablo. Az to the
time Of making tho change, 27 Of tho
900 persons who gave favorable answer
named 1892, while GS choose 1891, and
OF favored 1890. There were 30 who
gave no time, and the report suggests
that these would go with tho majority
and make heavy prep ,nderance Of
opinion in favor Of time not later than
1891. Now York Telegram.
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corrh, I'm bv tho Locomo.iv. Pilot.

Judge Sterling Watts, ono OF the most
prominent citizols Of Tazewell county.
Va, had n most miraculous escape from
a terrible death few days ago. He was
riding very wild yolny horse near the
depot when the train came in sight.
This 80 frightened thu horse that he be-
came frantic ard jumped before the ed
vanctng engine, and was caught up on
the pilot and carried some scventy-fiys
yards before the engine could DO stopped
Judge Watts was unhurt, but the two
hind legs Of the horse were broken and
he had to be shot.-R!ch,nond Dispatch.
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To The Public.

Having completed regular collegiate
course in the study of medicine, attaining
the degree of NJ. D.. am now prepared to
begin the practice of my profession. Be-
lieving that even in his ''own country" a
prophet will be accorded merited honor, !
10 ye determined to cast my professional
lot among my own people, trusting that
they will give me chance and fair trial
when more desirable service is not easily &C.
cessible. 1t will be my ambition rs we'll as
duty and pleasure, to serve all who call
upon me, faithfully. can be found at the
residence of my Father, or at the drug store
of Reynolds and Daniel.
r. J, DE STEIdER.
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Call for Democratic County Convention


To the Chairmef of the Democracy in the
several Precincts in Hays County.
Gentlemen: are hereby severally
requested to call democratic convention
in your various precincts on Saturday the
2sth day of June. for the purpose OF elect
ing delegates to democratic county con-
vention, which will meet in the court
house In San Marcos, on Saturday the 18th
day of July at 2 q. M, at which time and
place delegates will be elected TO represent
Hays county in the State. Congressional,
Senat orial and Representative democratic
conventions. Other business pertaining to
such o convention will also receive atten-
ton. JOHN Il, PhPTCHErr'
Chairman of the Democratic Executive
Committee of Hays County, Texas,
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MestsErs WINE OF cARpyI for Weak Nerves
NeafA of ]. V. Hutchins.

This well known pioneer citizen OF San
Marcos died ca the l4th inst. at his new
home in Austin, after protraeted illness,
A strong man has fallen in his prime, fol
he was only As years Of age. He was
man of unusual force Of character, snd will
be missed In the circle iu which he moved.
He was q shrewd business man. and had
accumulated O handsome fortune. He
leaves q wife and daughter to mourn their
loss.
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Some Chau.auqna Speeches.
REy. >. W. HARMON.

The programme on tho Chautauqua Hill
this week has been unusually interesting. On
Monday "Home Sweet Home" was the sub
ject Of master piece by Rev. ]. W. Har'
mon, Of Brennan, Texas. The pure Eng
lish Of the speaker, together with his easy
aud graceful delivery would have been
enough to raise the speech to high level
without its beautiful thought But the
thought was pleasant, pointed. powerful.
Single blessedness was touched up with a
colonng that did not appear so bright to
bachelors and old maids. All the pleasures
and beauties of the homo were gathered
around the lecturers stand, wove into .
beautiful garland Of flowers; even the baby
bud" was not overlooked. We predict this
man will have an hour on this same stage
in 1891.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
ess- WINE OF cARDUI, Tonic for Women.

Our council seems just now to be at a
loss to know how to settle the matter Of a
principal for our free school. This is a
good time for the fathers to show their
wisdom and common sense in making a
choice The future history and success de-
ponds somewhat on the management of the
school for The the next two years. We hope
no street gossip or contests will hinder our
council from doing the right thing. We
can and must have one of the best public
schools in this part Of the State. Know
no man, gentlemen, in the discharge OF
your duty.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
COUNTY JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce b. q.
NEIdHBoRS as candidate for County
Judge.
We are authorized 10 announce ED. A.
VAUGHAN, Esd, as candidate for
County Judge.
We arc authorized to announce Il. J.
Smith, j. p, precinct No. l. az candidate
for County Judge at the election In Novem'
Der. go
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
Our New Printer

Is Mr.. b. L. Stidham, late of the Reyiew
office, Ennis, Texas. Although young, he
is not without experience, aud is ambitious
to excel. In job printing his work will
commend him. Give him trial and he
will give you satisfaction. He is brother
in.lsw of our recent foreman, MIR. Hartley.
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McEirse's Wine Of Cardui

and THEDFoRo's BLACK DRAUGHT are
for sale by the following merchants in
Hays county:
J. A. Beall. San Marcos.
Raynolds & Doniel. San Marcos
g. Il. Bass. San Marcos.
N. whisensnt, Kyle.
8. NJ. Bergman, new home.
S. d. Gilpin, Dripping Springs.
J. W. Crow, Millseat
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MeElrse,s WINE OF cAapy! for female diseases

The new public school house has pro-
crossed so rs to show up its architectural
beauty, fine facilities for light and ventila-
ton, &c. Considering the meager sum
reluctantly doled out by our city dads for
its erection, it is an admirably designed
and constructed building.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
Patents Granted

To inventors in the State of Texas during
tho past week. Reported for this paper by
@. A Snow Il Co., Patent lawyers and So
licitors, opp. U. s. Patent Office, Washing
ton, D. G.
j. w. Greer. Austin, machine gun; ]. H.
LIE Teller, Sherman, sweeping machine; j.
@. Smith, Weimar. machine for sharpening
gin saws; A. Snow, Round Rock, gate; j.
L. Wilkerson, San Marcos, hay-rack.
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In southwest Missouri towns they are
using the same method of street grading as
Is now being used in San Marcos. They
say the plan has proven eminently success.
tul. We we're pleased to hear this and we
hope ere long to see good streets in San
Marcos.
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GrtafCIckae.

Tsspss sia5fioa to the DriSkill Hotel a,
s.a Marcos. Teras. i completed hss good
.irv BED Rooms. the eutirs baildlng neSll
f5-nisbe.l Rates. 81 80 FER day GOOD
sEuPls Ron. 1875 feet -
W pzzsL1zs ProPIsiot-
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UNIV ANJOHS
Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs 10 taken; II is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efisctually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup IF Figs b the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and 40.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend 1t
to all and have made 1t the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 900
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try II. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Flo SXRUP co.
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ENTITLEp 10 THE BEST.

All are entitled to the best that their
money will buy, so every family should
have, at once. bottle of the best family
remedy, Syrup of Figs, to cleanse the sys-
tenn when costiye or bilious. For sale in
soc and 81. 90 bottles by oil leading drug
gists.
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Look at this!

souberth. the tailor. is making specis4 :,
o. pans. viii furnish and make tbsm o,
excellent szality At from g 90 upzafls,i
cheaper tlAn they Cal be bougbt fs4os
male PatrOuizs bnFue ind1stry-
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ANNOUNCEMENT.
CoNonNss.

We are authorized to announce l.. w.
MOORE AZ a candidate for reelection 10
the office Of Congressman OF the 9Th Tsnss
Distri Il, subject to the nomination OF the
Democratic party.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
stats SENATOR.

Wa are authorized 10 announce WILLIAM
CLEMENS. OF Comal county, IN q candi-
date for State Senator from the goth disiriet.
subject to the nomination OF the Democrat.
10 District Convention.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
fOu Can Save Money

/ purchasing pianos and organs through
instead of at San Antonio or Austin.
|ipeak by the book. Don't fail to call
d see me before purchasing.
S, P, CHAsTAIN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17

We took n look at the new Institute
building the other morning. lis indeed a
massive pile, large enough to accommodate
quite little army of pupils If properly
Offered they ought to make an impression
in the wey of redeeming ''the bowling
wastes of ignorance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
Corn Wanted,

Wanted, any quantity of good shellet
! m, for which rs or so cents will be pald
fhvered at San Marcos Mills. at the head
The river
San MARCOS MILL, Ice q GIN Co.
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second hand Pratt gin. Address Lock
0or lOS, San Marcos, Texas.
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MaMers and Rakes.

represent the Mccormick add Buekeys
Movers aud Rakes which sell on hoerai
go WK. GTEsES.
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ROOFING IRON,
|Chss. Hutehlngs Hsrdware store.

| am in receipt of carload Of the cele-
|ntsd 'Enger" bugsies and carriages, for
Ehich l have taken the agency, and offer
|Aen at lowest prices. Cell and examine
|tore buying. WSL GIEsEN.
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DISTRICT cLxnK.

We are authorized TO announce THOMAS
J. PEEL a. candidate for reelection 70 tho
Office Of CLERK Of the District Court Of
Hays County.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-17
rRHAauRER,

We are authorised to announce FRANK
NJ. JOHNSON as candidate for reelection
to the Office OF Treasurer Of Hays County
at tho November election.
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We Haze For Sale

Two desirable places. eligibly situated
This town. Prices and terms reasonable
aquire at FREE PRESS Office.