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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

Tho cause Of temperance reform
has a strong ally in the law or declar'
alton Of the knights Of Labor organ
iza,ion which excludes from Us rights
and privileges the liquor dealer This
decree on the part Of tho knights Or
gauizgtion win go u long ways to
show tho laboring man, aud moro es-
pocially he who works for daily wages,
that the open saioon-the dramShop
is his worst enemy, aud thai the man
who keeps it Is no real friend to the
cause Of humanity, Tho Dallas sun,
tho Knights of Labor organ in
Texas, abiding TO the ineligibility Of
liquor dealers for membership, says;
"Whisky.se!lers, whether wholesale
or retail, know better than outsiders
why they nrn excluded from tue Order
by the founders OF tho Knights Ul
Labor 1t is not because the vendors
Of liquorure often, too often, capital
lists, hut because Of the article in
which they deal, and its power to de-
grade men, aud tho danger that sa-
looms aud blr-rooms might become
the headquarters OF tho members rs
they are the iayorito resorts Of GER
tain class Of politicians
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

A call is issued for convention Of
the Knights of Labor. The reasons
given by Grand Master Powderly are
l. The rapidly increasing member.
ship Of the order requires changes in
the laws which the General Executive
Board have no authority to make.
2. The laws in relation to The gov
eminent Of boycotting are wholly in
adequate to compel obedience on the
part of assemblies that believe in boy
cotting for every offenso, whether
great or small.
3. The laws in relation to strikes
do not give the General Executive
Board power to interfere in such mat
tiers until after the strike has been
inaugurated.
4. The order has become involved
in difficulties with trade societies,
and an effort is being made to create
a rupture between these societies and
the Knights of Labor.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20
FOR ASSESSOR.
MY SURVEYOR.
TO hnyERTISERS.

The FIRE. PREss IL n leading local news
paper, the Dcst Advocating medium, and has
the best printing Office between Austin and
San Antonio. 1t crcuiatcs considerably
North MS well as South A live paper, de.
voted to the development aud progress of
the country. JcTcr5onian Democratic in
politics. San Marcos, tho county seat, Is n
growing town of some 1000 inhabitants.
1t is situated ON the International and Great
Northern Railroad, running from st. Louis
via Austin, tho capital of tho State, and
San Antonio, her largest city. into Mexico.
San Marcos il thirty miles from Austin and
fifty niles from San Antonio. II is noted
for its religious and educational privileges,
and as the center of n splendid agricultural
and stock country and excellent community;
also for tho celebrated springs, half n mile
above, which boil up from the bowels of the
earth ut tho foot of the mountains, forming
the San Marcos river, and constituting Mt
tible water power. IL already has water
works, an refractory, several mills, etc.
The FREE Press has been published by
it's present proprietor for twelve years. 1t
is well established, and gaining steadily in
public favor. Especial attention is called
TO tho CHARACTER Of its circulation. 1t
goes among the best class of wcll-to-do
farmers and business men. In this respect
it has NO SUPERIOR IN IuE STATE. See table
of advertising rates on first page.
: EB'The FREE pLEss Office also has all the
requisite facilities for doing NIL kinds of job
Printing in the best modern styles, Mt Aus
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and see samples. Prompt attention given
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

The Presidents remedy for labor
troubles is the familiar one of arbi-
tration. But he suggests "that in
stead of arbitrators chosen in the
heat of conflicting claims and after
each dispute shall arise, there be Gre
atod n commission of labor CONSISTING
Of three members, who shall be rcgu-
lar officers Of the government,
charged, among ether duties, with
the consideration and settlement.
when possible, of all controversies
between labor and capital 4 com
mission thus organized would, he
thinks, "have the advantage of being
a stable body and its members. as
they gained experience, would con
stantly improve in their ability 20 deal
intelligently and u-cfully with tIc
questions which might b. submitted
to them. Ii lrhitrat1rs are chosen
for temporary service as each case OF
dispute arises experience aud famil-
ilr.ty with much that is involved IN
the question wiii he lacking extreme
pariizanslip and bias viii 10 the
uralfa4IrHr- lBrrrr on either SD.
and frequent complaints oi uril-
ress All Fllr:l4..iy ulI 10 inevitable
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20
MlrtiRiaIe.
MARTINDALE, May Il,

MARIlNDALE, MAY II, lOoO.
Our little village is very quiet.
Farmers are laying by corn Crops looi
well though IL good rain would improve
them.
Mr. James Petty, one OF Martindale's
prominent merchants, returned from G
BUSINESS trip to the Alamo City, Thursday.
Grandma Martndale, who has been con
fined to her bed for several weeks, we are
glad 10 announce is recovering.
Mir. John Crook has several friends from
Mississippi on visit who are contemplate
ing homes in this section.
Several of Prof. Joriou's pupils paid our
town flying trip last week, visiting friends.
Miss May Martindaie arrived home
Thursday from Luling where she has been
attending school.
Prof. Armstrong; school closed Friday
Mrs. MeCoulloh has gone 10 Cuero to
visit her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Mi o.
We are informed that two men accused
of horse stealing were captured near Mr.
Thomas Ellisons last Thursday.
Rev l. Sellars and family from Luling
passed through our village recently On r0ute
to Georgetown, where he will take charge
of the Baptist Church.
Elder Williamson being absent Elder
Huff filled the pulpit at the Christian church
Saturday. and Sunday His labors were ap-
propriate and acceptable. NJ.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

The following extract from the San
Antonio Times contains excellent adj
vice:
The selection of members of the
legislature is a matter of the utmost
moment to the people Of Texas. Men
of clear heads, sound judgments,
good business habits and moral char
actor are the kind of material needed
for legislators. Each county should
strive to send its very best men. The
intelligence and standing of a county
are measured by it's members, and
the members reflect honor or dishonor
on their counties. The importance
of the Legislature cannot be over-esti-
mated by the people who are most
deeply interested in wise legislation.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

Judge Cook, OF the Houston Grim
inal Court, pretty well known here
appears TO be DESTROYS OF becoming
pet of the railroads and other mon,
opolies. We cannot otherwise eX'
plain his late TRADE, published in the
Galveston News and other papers,
against the Knights of Labor, charg-
ing them by tue wholesale, POwderly
included, as a pack of knaves, towards
and anarchists, in league with the
followers OF the red flag at Chicago,
and other similar wild and reckless
arraignments. The Judges article is
most unjust and uncGlied for-ae
villiios the Knights with perfect
looseness' from beginning to
end, without even the show of fair
ness or argument. The article is one
which no good man could afford to
write, and can only injure the author.
We notice it is meeting with severe
condemnation from tho press, The
Dallas Mercury, for example, says;
Hon. Gustav Cook has often re
ceived kindly words Of commentator
from the Mercury, bat when he
launches forth with such a furious
trade OF abuse against the honest
organized laboring and producing
classes, as in his recent letter, we
will have to part company with him.
He has not n word of condemnation
for organized capital, no matter how
vile its methods, OF how much Of the
or intimidating spirit ii
exhibits. But so soon as organized
labor makes its demands known it
brings this doughty Judge 60 his feet,
and he PUSHES into print with terrible
against al organized labor.
The Dallas News to the contrary, not
withstanding, we think he is moi
made of the material TO go to Con
grass, and if he pops bis head up for
such honors the manifested yeomanry
will ''down' him sure.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

Why do we not have as yet any nm
nouncements for the Legislature !
The next session will be u most i'm
portant one. II will be called to
pass upon the question of submitting
prohibitionas Il constitutional amend
ment to tho people; also to elect Il
United States Senator. Both these
questions viii necessarily enter into
the election Of members, and the for.
mor candidates will scarcely be per
mittcd 20 dodge. Ii is true there is
not much money in the position Of
member Of the Legislature, bat it is
most important one to the public
interest, and the best and ablest men
who will consent to run should be
selected. We invite discussion Of
the subject through our columns.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

Jefferson Davis recently delivered
a speech at Montgomery, Ala, near
tho spot where he took the oath of
office as President of the Southern
Confederacy February Is, 1861. In
the twenty-five years that have pass
ed, the old man has not kept pace
with the people of the South who
have left the errors of the past behind
them and are now struggling to make
our American Republic the greatest
and grandest in the history of the
world. His words may move his
hearers for the moment, but they are
powerless to remove them from their
devotion to Il restored and undivided
American Union.-GreenGold Gnd.)
Democrat.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20
New Mexican Land Frauds.

WASHINGTON, May 9. Surveyor
General Julian, of New Mexico. writes
to Commissioner Sparks, of the Gen
eral Land Office, that the work he is
doing in passIngupon Spanish grants
would prove very useful. If Congress
could be induced to act upon it. Sec
rotary Lamar has transmitted Mr..
Juiians letter to Congress, together
with letter from Mr.. Sparks disap-
proving of the House bill which pro
poses a special committee for settle
ment Of these Spanish grant claims.
large numbers of claims previously
confirmed on the recommendation OF
similar commissions were subsequent
" proved to be fraudulent The
commissioners are condemned both
by the Surveyor General of New
Mexico and Commissioner Sparks as
unnecessary, iue-pcdiout. expensive
and dilatOrv. Much unnecessary
mystery has been thrown around
claims asserting alleged grants from
Mexican and Spanish authorities
Iur commissions declared there is
nothing mysterious aul nothing diff
cult IN tIJ-a CASES Two plans are
Suggested Tor the speedy settlement
OF these clr-u~:
EIr-t Confirmation o. rejection
by Currre-s after thorough invest
-ltiJl ana Official report
Sound An amen fm1ut 70 tha art
cd l>5i -1a- Or -.v, t-u >aerlt.ry %
-lt Interior fla! I1r-S.ilci on.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20
Henley.

May Is. 1856

EDrroR FEEE PrE-s:-Evc-ytLiu moving
on lovely around about Hzulv. Heath good
grass good AMI the prospect for crops very
EuoL Tha farmers al Lave pleasant
smile. and thc stockmsn do not frCvu
much f1r stock 4 all kinds are getting fat.
Shaepm-n are about done shearilg. AL
vIn soon take their wool 10 market 4
hrisk uortEs- Be- Moving 70 day b-esze
from tn - AZ Kiss CITY suppose
Jrole Bob -Ez.7o1 has eft Dripping >------
ard se;.lsd or H. rlsce rear Hs-ly-
E-1H 0gT~N
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

While the FREE Pass il committed
to the support Of Capt Storey for
County Judge, he, of course. is not
responsible for its utterances as to
that any more THAI other subjects
The Captain and the FREE Pass are
both fully Of age, and win each act
ON their own responsibility.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

ScIENcE HALL, May lG. 1886.

SCIENCE HAIL, May I6, 1856.
Ed. FREE PREss:-Mr. and Mrs. Norwood
were in our neighborhood Friday visiting
their daughter, who is attending school at
the Science Hall Home Institute.
Mrs Kinney and her daughter, of Austin,
are visiting friends in our neighborhood.
MIR. Poe, recently from Ohio, is also stop
ping with friends in this community.
Rev. Joyce preached a most excellent SER
mon to large congregation to-day.
Mrs. Andrews is having another building
erected on the school premises, which she
will have completed for the commencement
exercises in June. ESCLID.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

We beg to assure some Of our ten.
der (, otod friends that they need
have no fears OF the FREE Pass.
They will find it really n model OF
prudence. 1t believes, however, in
planting "sockdolager" -metaphor-
ically spoken, of course-where it is
manifestly needed. The tender-foot
style will not meet the requirements
in all cases.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

Tho House Educational Committee
agreed by a vote Of 6 to 8 ON the
senate bill providing for the study
Of the nature Of alcoholic drinks and
narcotics aud of their effects upon
tho human system in tho public
schools Of tho Territories and the
District of Columbia aud in the Gov
ernment, naval aud Indian schools,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

Mrs. Clarly, the temperance evangelist,
addressed the ladies twice during her stay
here, tho children on Sunday aftemoon, and
held public meetings, one At Tue Methodist
church on Friday night aud another AZ the
Presbyterian church on Sunday night, Sue
made very favorable impression, aud much
good will no doubt result from her visit
She had good house aud n most interest
ing meeting on Sunday afternoon, She
succeeded in organizing branch of the
WomNn's Temperance Union here, also Il
Band of Hope for the children. We bad
hoped for report from the officials elect,
but have not received any to this writing
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

In the May number Of tho North
American iicyiew, Frederick Douglas
EXPRESSES his ideas in regard 10 tho
future Of tho c0lored race, He
thinks they aro not likely to DO either
cxterminated or expairiatcd, bntslow'
w. gradually aud certainly omalga'
..,.,,I
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

The Texas Figaro says: Divested
of all sophistries, it is well known
fact that neither Gould nor HoXie dc
sired to stop the -eGent strikes, be
cause it was valuable addenda to
their scheme Of getting control Of the
Texas Pacific railroad. To further
this great end, Gould provaricated
with Powderly in New York, and
Hoxic snubbed the executive com.
mittoe nj the Knights Of Labor in st,
Louis. While the strike is on it
tends to doprociate the stock of the
Texas Pacific, and weaken public con.
fdenco in it, Moreover, it detracts at.
tenton from tho little game that is
being played with that unfortunate
road. Gould has the Texas Pacific
leascd,and is trying to deprociato itso
he can buy it for little OF nothing
This is the key to his refusal to arbi-
trate with the strikers.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20
That Tired Feeling

The warm weather has a facilitating effect
especially upon those who are within doors
most Of the Time. The peculiar, yet common,
complaint known as "that tired feeling"
IS the result. This feeling can he entirely
overcome by taking Hoods saTsaparlila,
which gives new lile and strength 10 all
the functions Of the body.
81 could not sleep; had no appetite.
took Hoods sarsaparilla and soon began TO
sleep soundly; could get up without that
tired aud lGnguid fcelingi and my appetite
improved" Il. \, SANFORD, Kent, Ohio.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20


L,BoR RHYMES, by Isaac Kinley, Los
Angeles, California, 1856, is the title of Il
neat pamphlet of II pages, for copy of
which We are indebted 20 the author, an old
Indiana boyhood and life long friend of the
editor of the FREE Pass. 1t breathes the
right spirit, and shows that in life's decline
the author still cherishcs the aspirations
and ideals of his boyhooi and youth. From
one of his poems, entitled The Better for
the Doing" we quote the following stanzas,
which will give II fair idea OF the quality of
the entire collection:
lis work that strength tn toiIer gives,
For all he does, he gains the more;
Aud struggling Oh eacl, day he lives
Is better for the day before,
And wiser for its garn, red lore.
1t is the law of human growing,
We stronger are for what we do:
And whether brain ot Drawn bestowing,
The power that's spent doth power re-
new
We truer grow for Icing true.
From day to day the strength grows strong
er,
Is greatened by the work that's done,
And life itself, protlacted longer,
Is youthful 10 its setting sun,
And cheerful for lis triumphs won.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

Mr.. NJ. G. Holmes, president of the
water company, informed MS before leaving
for the north that the company will expend
about Sl2, 900 in improvements and in the
purchase of motive power to run their
pumps. Mr., Holmes says that another
pump, duplicate of the present one, will
be put in at an early day, and a new line
of mains laid to the town direct from the
river. new and substantial pump ouse
is also to be erected. We are gratified to
see tho company thus keeping pace with
the progress of the town. With these in
creased facilities our fire protection on the
square will he doubled and tho Consumers
will have the water pure and fresh from the
source of supply. The reservoir will be
kept full as reserve for emergencies.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

To the FREE Pass.

Allow me, through your paper, to say to
the people OF Hays county that l am a can
didate for County Judge on my own merits
and not on the dr'ueri,s Of others. Should
ISSUES arise during the campaign, l will
then clearly define my position upon them,
and wish to say further that 1 am not re-
spOusible, nor do 1 approve Of. all the ut
terauces of the FErE PEEss in its reply to
Mr.. HubbS in the last issue.
Respectfully yours.
J. q. STOREY.
Nav Is. 1856
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20
General and Special Agent.

Mr.. BASH DALEY having kindly con-
scented to act as Agent for the FREE
Press, is hereby fully authorized as
such
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

In the June Issue of the Southern Bvouac,
DR.. Felix L. Oswald will conclude the inter
esting series of articles on Our Last Hunt
ing Grounds" with paper on the Rocky
Mountain Region. DIR. Oswald is prepar-
ing series of articles on Southern Summer
Resorts to appear in the Southern Bivouac.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20
FOR SHERIFF.

JAMES q. SlOREl ~ e.H'lW', III
County ledge " lldrs coi-y
FOR SHERIFF.
Va aro authorized 20 announce J. 5.
DAVIS NJ candidate for Sheriff OF Hays
County.
We arc authorized 10 announce JOS. Il.
BURLESON as candidate for Sheriff Oi
Hays County,
We are authorized 10 announce S, l..
TOWNSEND ~ u candidate for Sheriff Of
Hays county ut tho election in November
next.
FOR DISTRICT AND COUNTY CLERK.
We nrc authorized to announce JAMES
G. BURLESON, rs n candidate for re.eloc.
ton 10 the Office Of Clerk Of the District and
County Courts in and for Hays County,
Toxns Election November ID 1856.
We aio authorized to announce II. f.
BARBER ms candidate for County and
District Clerk Of Hays County.
FOR TREASURER.
We are authorized Ia announce i. NJ.
JOHNSON ~ a candidate for Treasurer OF
Hays County.
We are authorized to announce j. II.
PATTERSON as n candidate for reelection
to the Office Of County Treasurer Of Hays
C5'pty.
FOR ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announce H. s.
FORTSON M candidate for reelection to
the Office of Assessor Of Hays County.
We nro authorized to announce A. Y.
OLDHAM NJ n candidate for the Office Of
Assessor of Hays county.
COUNTY SURVEYOR.
We are authorized to announce JOHN
NJ KILLOUGIf rs n candidate for County
Surveyor of Hays County.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

1t has been decided to hold the
Democratic State Convention at Gal
veston-time not vet fixed.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

Marioa Martin is reported - being
gro0mel E- the combination candi-
istc f,E rarnor hy the FaTmors
ALL E- e. a. Labor and To
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

The Kyle Saturday Review comes
no more to this Office. Dead. Il too
much 1hisky.-Floresville Chronicle
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20
For the Campaign,

We will furnish the FREE Pass
from date to December LIST at one
dollar per copy.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

Great freshets have recently devas-
tated the Northern States.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
ron COUNTY JUDGE,

". nra authorized g. announce 'Afi'
JAMES q. STOREY ~ c!udldnie i9r
County Jndgo VI Hdrs Gou-ty
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20

We are glad TO hear that reunion OF Col
T.. @, Woods regimen, uas been fully de-
termined on the latter part Of July, 1t
will be au occasion IT much interest.
The Chautauqua Guards uniforms arrived
last Sunday, They made the largest c, D, d,
shipment ever delivered in san Marcos,
the total cost amounting to s5OJ,aD, The
uniform Is bottle green, nearly bla'k,
trimmed in yellow, and gold lace, and Is
very SNOWY, The caps are Of the same col
or have the monogram of the company in
gilt in front aud are topped oil with green
and white cocklle. The goods are from
John wanamaker 4 Co, Philadelphia, The
Guards were out ON dress parade Tuesday
afternoon.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-20
Strengthen the System

Hoods SarsaparIlla is characterized by
three pecularitIcs; LIST, the combination OF
remedial agentsj cd, the propoHioni 3D. The
process Of securing tho active medicinal
qualities. The result Is medicine of unusual
strength, cflccllng cures hitherto unknown.
Send for book containing additional evidence.
"HoOd's Sarsaparllla tones up my system,
puTlhcs my blood, shurpCus my appetite, ana
Seems TO make me over" j, l.. THOMPSON,
Register Of Deeds, Lowell, Mass.
"Hood's SaTsapaTllla beats all others, and
IswOrth m, weight In gold" /. DARLINGTON,
$50 Bank Street, New York City.
Hoods SarSapaFilia
SOLD by all druggists. 81; six for IS. Made
only by G. !. HOOD s. co, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.