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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
The Story Of the Strikes.

We published in our last, signifi
cant article from the Chicago News or
tho origin of the strikes. Inasmucf
rs that side of the matter has mol
often boen presented down this way,
we give the following article, in fur
ther calculation of the subject, from
the same paper
The trouble with the Gould roads
may be stated in q few words: Bonds
have been sold largely to
construction companies, who
were also largely composed of
stockholders and officers of the
roads, to whom the lions share of the
profits went. Gould perceived the
Unsuitable appetite of the public for
these bonds, and fed it until it was
literally gorged to repletion. In
the meantime the Grant. Ward panic
struck the country. The interest on
the bonds could not be met. Obvi-
ously the only thing to he done to
keep the road out of the hands of re-
ceivers was to cut down the wages of
employees. This was done right and
left and without regard to amounts
Of salaries and wages paid in the
various departments. In some cases,
even the laborers were left without
pay for months. An instance of q
great railroad running out of Chicago
is a case in point. Immediately
after the Grant Ward collapse a lead
ing official of this road was tele-
graphed from New York to cut down
all salaries and wages from 20 TO %
per cent He replied that it was
to do this. He was iii
rected to proceed TO New York. and
on his arrival was there informed
that unless the cut was made the
road would be compelled to pass its
dividends. He came back to Chicgo
and reasoned and pleaded with the
employees. giving them his word Of
honor that he wodld see to it that
the wages would in due time be re
stored to the old figures. But this
was not done. and as the officer who
passed his word il would be. Is dead.
the men think their prospects any
thing but reassuring. The truth is
that rlilroading has been ovcricne
that more capital than can possibly
pay dividends has been put into the
business. and that now il j. at
tempted hy the owners thereof 70 re-
comp themselves for their losses ont
Of lshor That l. really the whole
railroad story. and with Il the story
81 the strikes
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
Martinllalc.
MARrINpALr, April q, 1886

MAhllNhAlfi AlIll ~, lNoh'
En-. FgrI PRlss;- We fear the present
cold spell, supplomoniing tho norther Of n
few days ago. will prove injurious to tho
farming aud vegetable interests, In this
section, 10 far, tho httor has proved a fail
uro on account Of tho doprcdations Of rats
and minor pests.
The cry of "dull times" is getting to be
monotonous.
Some OF the merchants are receiving their
spring goods.
Another beef,mArkot Is to 60 into opera
ton soon. Mesas. Flagy Il Cruistnor are
the proprietors,
DIR. Jno. Williams, who has boon attend
ing n medical college in the East, speaks OF
locating in this vicinity to practice his pro,
fossion.
Mrs. Stone and Mrs. Tuttlc have just 70,
turned from visit to Luling.
Miss May Martindalo and Mr.. Branch
Petty have made their friends glad by O
visit homo. They will return to their TO
spective schools to-day.
Mr.. Williams and wife, as wc learn, from
Illinois, have been guests of Mr.. Chenoweth.
Two young ladies from Kyle have been
visiting ut Mr.. Springs. The hitter gave
the young people sociablo last Thursday
night, which is pronounced q success.
A few days ago Mexican boy ran his
hand into brush pile and drew out q snake
in place of rabbit. It was thought for q
while he would lose his hand, but DR.. Petty
pronouncos him better.
We are informed that the Rev. Mr.. Bunt-
ing had large audiences yesterday and tho
the day before. M.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Another Texas county has been
heard from. The report of the Hays
county grand jury contains the fol
lowing: "The grand jurors are of the
opinion that one of the greatest sour
ces for the termination and propaga-
ton of crime in the county is found
in the improper and excessive use of
Intoxicating liquors; and that it is
their duty rs good citizens and lovers
of good morals and good government
to support every effort from whatever
source that is made to suppress
their use; and they call upon officers
Of the law and upon all good citizens
of the country to give their influence
and moral support to every effort
being made to suppress their use in
our midst. Gainesville Advance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

The FREE PRESS has not yet thor
oughly committed itself for governor,
although it has spoken favorably OF
Swain. Ross, too, we are assured by
his friends, is good and strong man.
In case of lock between these thus
far leading candidates, n third, Brack-
onridge, might be compromised on to
good advantage. We have only n
slight acquaintance with him, but
some of our friends, who know him
well, are quite ardent and active in
his behalf,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
A Villain Driven Out.

Mn1EDaEv1LE, Ga, March &c. -
H. Kurtz, prominent liquor dealer
here, was on Wednesday expelled
from the city for endeavoring to in
cite large body of anti-prohibition
negroes to offer insulting remarks to
white women who were prominently
in the anti-prohibition movement.
A white man who was present at the
meeting between Kurtz and the ne
groes promptly knocked the rullian
down. The city authorities, at q meet
ing last night, adopted the resolu-
tions of the citizens committee, who
ordered Kurtz' expulsion, and have
caused it to be printed and widely
circulated throughout the state.
Kurtz fled northward in buggy,
and attempted to stop at several vii
lagos, but was warned away under
threat of lynching.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
ST. LOUIS LETTER.
ST. LOUIS, April l, 1856.

fSAs ssSNAHf ~
ED. FREE PRRss - The unhappy
and uncertain condition of the great
strike makes it difficult for me TO add
anything now or interesting on the
subject. We are anxiously and
hourly expecting joyous ending OF
this great trouble, meanwhile the sit
uation in this city is decidedly pain
full. The large hotels are in a bad
fix, most of them having run out OF
coal, and none to be had at 35 cents
per bushel. Thousands Of families
are distressed for fuel; and what will
your readers think, when they sit and
walk in their gardens, green with
flowers and vegetation, and read that
the biggest snow storm of the sea-
son has just ceased falling here. 1t
has been bitter cold for the past two
days, and the fall of snow was unin-
terrupted for thirty-six hours. But
we are all cheerfully making the best
of our present situation, and hoping
for better luck in the "sweot bye
and-bye II.
The theatres Of the city are oil clos
ing up season of tribulation and
loss. Several opera companies and
other theatrical combinations have
stran ded here in the past three weeks,
and in consequence of slim receipts
and unpaid bills the said combine
tions have fallen into embarrassing
and complicated relations with act
i've, watchful and hungry constables,
who have been possessed of strong
"attachments for dainty and scanty
ballet garments in particular and the
whole outfit in general. AS for the
cash-box, the dandy dude called
treasurer generally succeeds in skip
ping out with it's contents by the
light of the moon.
The much talked-of cable road of
st. Louis was completed to-day, and
the first cars were started this after
noon from the corner of 9Th and Lo-
Gust streets, amidst the excitement
and cheering of vast crowd of spec
tators. The cars are large and COM
fortably built, and are an immense
improvement on the horse car. This
cable road will run from 9Th street
to point one mile west of Grand
Avenue, q distance of about four
miles, returning by way of Franklin
Avenue and Wash street to 9Th st.
Adam Kuhnor was to-day found
guilty of killing his wife last May,
and received sentence Of death in the
court of st. Louis. The
murder was one peculiarly revolving,
Ind his murderous drunken fit was
put forward in his defense in
The shape Of . plea of insanity, but
tho jury quickly and unanimously
concluded otherwise, and now Mr..
Euhner will certainly be hanged at
IN early day CARL SMYTHE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

The active leaders of tho strike
have ordered its continuance until
they have satisfactory terms offered
them. Late advices state that the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engin-
eors sympathizes with tho Knights,
arc very much dissatisfied, md ready
for q strike. Hoxie, however, IN
nouncos that sufficient hands are
coming in, and freight trains are
moving freely.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Judge Reagan docs not think the
present labor troubles without Just
cause. In the course Of a discussion
in congress he said: "The remedy
for troubles Ike the present was to
be found through the ballot-box, by
the election Of state legislatures and
congresses and presidents who would
re.pect the rights Of the people. and
who would stop the system Of rob
5ary Of the many for the benefit Of
the few, which has been going on for
iEo last twenty years Until those
urge corporations were controlled by
iav. until the robbery Of protective
t-Iif aud the monopoly Of national
ia8ks VS. stopped. no remedy would
e. found Tor these Ills
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

There was serious trouble at Fort
Worth on Saturday. An outgoing
freight train was fired on by some
lnwless persons some distance from
the city. A peace officer, and, we be-
liovo, two of tho assailants, were
killed, and some others wounded.
Tho Governor ordered considerable
bodies of troops there from various
quarters, and went himself to the
scene of trouble, but there has been
no further bloodshed or violence.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
IIenly.
Hrxrr. Tx. March 81. is

HrVLT, Tx, March 81. 1856.
Ed. rEEE Pass g. Since my last there
has been bora AZ NJ I. Reeds a boy. and ai
Dal Eskcn's girl al doing we'll seven
cases Of measles a; ". L Refs. ten At Ed.
SrceIty's, one a; II q. Laurelcc's Al
are Up nos. hat f seems 20 me Irrver saw
measles 50 severe. With exception q
measles us have had good hs.lih IN or
nli-hh-rlo1is IL fact. Iou-d about Hsuly
ill people uaar,y a,ulys enjoy sod hath
Ice yss,s-i-y -l1ruius frost this NON
ing Yong veg tlti1a uiTr'-i slightly.
4 f-E ca--l--l-ya-s are = ling z----z. Ct
fa-l-z - f-r rrlri--s.
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

We give on our first page the full
text of General Master Workman
Powderly's famous circular, addressed
to his brethren, the Knights of Labor.
Il will be found a consistent com
mentary on the excellent platform of
the order, which we recently pub
lished, and will give good idea of
it, real scope and purpose. Mr.. Pow
derby is clearly no ordinary man,
whether rs regards intellectual
breadth and force, or moral elevation.
His address viii be found well worthy
OF careful perusal.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Grand Master Workman Powderly
is confined to his bed from the effects
Of fall by which some OF his ribs
were broken, and subsequent untimoly
exposure in his efforts to settle the
lnbor troubles. This was unfortunate,
as his further services and counsels
have been needed.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

The defiance of the State authori-
tics by the Fort Worth mob will find
no aplogists among the labor organi-
zntions of the land. The repeal OF
unjust laws by legal meansis the pur-
pose Of these organizations. not the
overriding Of legal authority 10y mob
force and riotous procedures.
A. Express.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Gov. Ireland, in q speech before n
labor meeting at Fort Worth, said
that he thought the Knights of La
Dor had made q great mistake, but
did not believe they favored lawless-
ness or violence.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

We regard it as quite significant,
that congress, and the politicians Of
all grades, arc exceedingly mild and
dcferential towards the Knights OF
Labor.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

The Governor of Utah has ten
dorcd his resignation in response to
a request for it. No charges are re-
ported against Gov Murray, and no
reasons are assigned for request for
his resignation by Mr.. Lamar.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

The San Marcos Free Press truly
SAYS that the Office 81 county indre
rs the most important Office in the
county IN the interests Of the great
body q the peoUlc and shoull he
h-ai ~ a trstClass citizan. -
Georgetown Sun
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

We aro authorized TO announce CAPT.
JAMES G.. STOREY az u candidate for
County Judge Of Hays County.
FOR SHERIFF.
We aro authorized 10 announce ]. s.
DAVIS rs q candidate for Sheriff OF Hay
County.
We are authorized 10 announce JOS. X
BURLESON AZ candidate for Sheriff Of
Hays County,
We are authorized to announce s. l.
TOWNSEND as candidate for Sheriff Of
Hays county Mt the election in November
next
FOR TREASURER.
We are authorized TO announce F. NJ.
JOHNSON as n candidate for Treasurer OF
Hays County.
We are authorized to announce j. IL
PATTERSON as n candidate for reelection
to the Office of County Treasurer Of Hays
County.
FOR ASSESSOR.
Wo aro authorized to announce X. 3.
FORTSON as n candidate for reelection TO
the Office of Assessor of Hays County.
We aro authorized TO announce A. Y.
OLDHAM ~ candidate for the Office of
Assessor of Hays county.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Tho grand Exposition at New Or
leans has wound up; the last act
being the seizure of the whole plant
by tho sheriff. The enterprise was
losing game.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

President Cleveland declares him
self strongly in favor Of arbitration
OF the labor troubles.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
FOR TREASURER.
FOR ASSESSOR.

The LATEST. - Strike practically
ended, and trains running freely ev,
erywhere.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Great floods have prevailed in sev-
eral of the old Southern states, caus-
ing much damage.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Tho Farmers Alliance OF Palo
Pinto comfy have resolved to nom
mate a full ticket for county officers
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

The Iowa Legislature has passed a bill pre-
hibiting alien non-residonts from acquiring
title to real estate in that state.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Hon. Marion Martin, of Corsicana,
is prominently spoken OF MS a candi'
date for Governor.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

S--ssa-a z.ss1eaz r-l-.frst ttz-zs-rHs f-
--e ~r-u-. Hrs5- S--slVE-lls 5lHl-sas
Ia lto1I l-l.l -.-1Hss- -rl-r rl5-.- q ss---f1
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08


Easter this year falls on April 20,
the latest date on which it con posi-
bly, occur. The last council OF Nice
decided that Easter shall be observed
on Sunday after full moon following
March 81. Its earliest possible date,
therefore, is March %; and since
1874 it has never been SO late as it
will be this year. 1t will not fall
again upon April rs until 1884. Ash
Wednesday camo this year Mar. TO-
We sec by the papers that Jay
Gould is reported as saying that he
has been disappointed in not finding
the Knights of Labor more numer-
GUS and formidable. If he said so,
his views are certainly quite excep-
tional. The Cincinnati Times-Star
voices the general estimate on tho
subject, in our opinion, as follows:
Much hos been said of the Knights
of Labor, little is known of their vast
organization which with it's multitu
dinous qualifications extends all
through society. If the order grows
as it has done during the past two
years, its possibilities are practically
unlimited and it's master workman
will WELD power over the CONNER
cial interests such as congress itself
hardly possesses. Think of the
power of man who, by his single
word might stop the trains on halI
the railroads in the country! The
power of the mighty emperors and
kings of old was never so great as
that But the energies OF the
Knights of Labor arc being directed
in more personal channels, as when
it excludes oil saloon keepers and
liquor dealers from its membership.
Not only that, but men who ore
are expelled from the or
der, and this rule is rigidly enforced.
Ii one glances over the list of expul-
sions from the various assemblies he
will 500 that the cause is nearly al
ways intoxication. They believe that
q drunken man will injure their cause |
md bring them into disrepute, so they |
weed them out. This feature of the
Knights OF Labor organization, while
it has hardly been mentioned, shows
The spirit and far-reaching foresight
IF it's originatOrs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.

We aro authorized to announce CAPT.
JAMES G.. STOREY az candidate for
County Judge of Hays County.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

The indictment of Capt. Whisky
by the Hays county grand jury has
been widely copied and commented
on. II is calculated to add much to
tho reputation of the county, but in
order to do so, it will have to be
backed ND better than it has thus far
been in our otherwise promising lit
tie city.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
PEOPLES COLUMN.

As is we'll known, the FREE Press
is very liberal in giving q hearing to
all. But we need scarcely say it as-
sumos no responsibility for tho views
of its correspondents,
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-24

and ". & &. Railroads
onehalf Bridge Arkaneas
operation, connecting this
Addition With side Of tie river in 18S6.
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-24

Grand street is an overflow of tie Bowery
al one end. and the outlet of tenement life its
whole length. Night and day, at midnight
and early morning, the crowds never cease,
and scarcely seem to grow less at any hour.
The side streets are lined with crulnbling,
filth -drenched houses, in which live the for
eign population. Italians crowd the door
WAYS, women and babies lounge on the curb
stones. and the older children play in the
cutters.
Here and there a Spaniard stands in the
shadow of some post, while his eyes search
your face with a baleful CLEAN that makes
YOU shudder In the evening, while the street
bands play on The corners. French girls
dance on the sidewalk, and the narrow street
seems to he a playground rather than thor
oughfare, FOR the people empty themselves
into the street even before the sun soc:
down. lriShmen, Germans, Chinese and
baniShed Russians live here side 10y side, ans
mingle day and night III the throng.
But the day brings some curious features t
Grand street, a half semblance to an air o.
respectahilty, that it possesses at no othel
time. for after shutdown the time for proprie
ties is ever. and al restraint is laid aside
New Work Graphic.
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-24
FOR SALE.

Improved and Unimproved City Property
on the best improved streets in the city
Lots on the inside on street car lines and IN
outside additions. Suburban lots on the east
side in Maple Grove addition
Business lots and business blocks for sale
at special bargains Several fine tracts near
the city for sub-dividing and plating.
Improved farms and grass lands in all
parts of the county; also ranches IN this and
adjoining counties.
All parties wishing to buy would do we'll
to call and examine my list before buying
elsewhere
WA. THOMAS,
The Oldest Real Estate Agency il Wichita
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-24
He Ecvolutionized Theatrical Adver-
Using.

One would hardly believe that the thin,
quiet man with the blonde Inustache one saw
last week lingering loungingly outside of the
Standard was Jack Haverly, whose litho-
graph used 70 glare from every dead wall in
the United States. and who used 10 coin
money and spend it as fast. But it was.
Hayerly revoiutionized theatrical advertis-
ing. and raised up an industry that is now
one of tie largest in the United States. He
was the first 10 develop lithographing on the
scale of enterprise, and since that time the
millions of dollars put into that kind of adj
vertisins explains why, out of enormous re-
ceipts st the theatres of the country in the
past ten years. managers have made nothing.
II Haycrly had stuck to Ministries he would
have had az enormous fortune.-San Fran
cisco Chronicle.
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-24

How the Drug is Brought to San IRAN
cisco-Details of the ''Shaft Key Trick
Slowing Contraband Opium-Farious
Other Schemes.
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-24

r. G.. SHYTH q SONS. wichita.
n. F. NIEDERLANDER,
ANGLO-ANERICAN Loan Office.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1886-04-02
AgeTnGR sroRI ~ rmE nAN
wme NkvEa roaD a lie

There is q story told Of George
Washington's Observation-Disclosures
iy there are not many stories-which
is TO the point. His father had taken
g great deal of pride In his blooded
horses, and his mother afterward
took great pains to keep the stock
pure. She had several young horses
that had not been broken, and one
OF them 10 particular, q sorrel, was
extremely spirited. No one had
been able to do anything with IL. and
IL was pronounced thoroughly
vicious, as people are apt 10 pro-
nounce horses which they have not
learned 10 master. George was de-
termined 10 ride this colt, and told
his companions that II they would
help him catch II, he would ride and
tame IL.
Early In the morning they Sc, out
for the pasture, where the boys man
aged TO surround the s)frel and then
10 put a bit into his mouth. Wash
ington sprang on itf back. the boys
dropped the bride. and away dew
the angry animal Its rider al once
began 10 command; the horse resist
ed, backing about the field. rearing
aud plunging. The boys became
thoroughly alarmed, but Washington
kept his seat, never once losing his
self control or his mastery Of the
colt The struggle was sharp one,
when suddenly, as IL determined TO
rid itself Of is rider, the creature
ieaped into the air with tremendous
bound. II was IFS last. The vio-
lence burst blood vessel and the
noble horse fell dead.
Before the boys could sufficiently
recover 10 consider how they should
extricate themselves from the scrape,
they were called 10 breakfast and
the mistress OF the house knowing
that they had been Ia the fields. be-
gan 10 ask after her stock.
Pray, young gentlemen. said
she. have yos seen my blooded
colts Ia your rambles hope they
are well taken care Of Ny fsvorite.
| am told, Is as large as his sire.
The boys lookei ai each other, and
no one liked 10 speak. OF course
the mother repeated her question.
The scrrel is dead. madam, said
her 500. Il killed him.
And then be told the whole story.
They say that his mother flushed
with singer, as her son often used to.
and then, like him. controlled her
self and presently said, quietly
1T u well bat while / regret the
loss of my favorite, | rejoice In my
son, who always speaks the truth. =
st Nicholas.