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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

The Kyle Star wants TO know
whether We are in favor of the Blair
bill, In reply We might refer it TO
the FREE PREss of Jan. 9th, in which
we published the bill in full-the only
publication of this important bill,
by the way, that has so far been made
in this county, or We believe, in half
a dozen Of the adjacent counties. Re-
ferring to it We then said;
Apropos of this bill. while its ex-
pediency may in somo respects be
questioned, wo SEQ nothing IN the
constitutional objection, OF which 80
much is sought TO be made. 1t GER
tainly cannot DO any more unconsii,
tutional TO receive Federal aid to
State education, than for the thousand
and one other purposes for which
such aid is clamorously invoked by
the several States. We think it
would be very good disposition Of
some OF the troublesome national sur
plus. 1t seems to us that n great
deal Of the opposition to the measure
proceeds from hostility to the gener-
al education of the people. We, how
ever, arc not disposed to dogmatize
on the subject Let everyone read
tho bill carefully, and form his own
conclusion.
Such are still our views. The pol
iticians and other leading influences
do not want the mass of the people
to know too much, otherwise their
occupation might be gone. They
find the ignorant moro easily
humbugged and used to promote
their own selfish purposes. We haye
not doubt but the principle of tho
bill, if submitted to vote of the peo-
pie of the South, and fully explained
and understood, would receive an
overwhelming majority.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23
Oregon.

We mentioned last week the receipt
OF q letter from w. W. Voolfolk, from
Ashland, Oregon. We will give some
OF its chief points. He says there is
only about one tenth of the land that
is tillable, one-ffteenth or one-twen-
tieth of which is farming lands. The
valleys are small and narrow, covered
with with small particles of granite,
likewise sand. The subsoll is sand of
various colors. There are other and
and better varieties of soil. The red
lands are the best and they also exhib-
it gold in paying quantities. The mer-
curry sometimes reaches 80 above ze-
70. Land is high and the country is full
of slippery real estate agents, prices
from 1915 to $1,000 per aero. Some
good government land but very hard
to find. Stock is high. Average Texas
COWS there would bring $45, horses
800, vegetables and fruits are reason
able, corn meal Bets. perth, flour $3.50
per barrel, hay $40 per ton, hire of
horses and hacks 81 per day, chick
ems $3 to "a per dozen, turkeys had
not seen one.
Mr.. w. further remarks that he
'would not advise all to come here;
they can do US we'll where they are"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

tho passage OF the act TO preserve as
currency the S3iG,000,0O0 Of legal
tender notes, / have been opposed TO
the system, and in and out of con-
gress have expressed my opposition
to it. j cannot in tho brief space of
letter state TO you the substitute /
have suggested for it, but / have stat
ed that in speeches in congress and
before our people.
l am in hearty accord with the sec
ond resolution adopted by your ALI
ance on the subject Of the tariff, md
in favor Of withdrawing the surplus
money in the treasury and placing it
amng the people. Your Alliance no
doubt understands my views on the
railroad Legislation. 1 have gone
through long struggle to try. and
put them under control Of tho law and
subordinating them to the interests
of the people. Congress however,
has not the power to control watered
stocks. 1t Gun only control tho roads
SO far as they arc connected with in
terstate commerce Their corpora
ton franchises can only be controlled
by the states which gave them their
charters, and to those You must look
to prevent watered stocks.
believe, too, in the policy Of your
resolution of giving homesteads to
those who will settle on vacant public
lands on such terms as to enable the
poor to obtain homes So you will
see in the main agree with the reso-
lutions you have sent me, and shall
in my action here endeavor to carry
out their spirit.
Very Respectfully,
JOHN 81. REAGAN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23
WASHINGTON LETTER.
(From Our Regular Correspondent. }

| (from Our Regular Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 1888.
On Washington's birthday, Feb %,
the National Democratic Committee
will meet in this city for the purpose
of calling the National Democratic
Convention. The representatives OF
several cities are actively at work to
secure the coveted prize-among the
number New York, Chicago, ST. Lou
ia, indianapolis and San Francisco.
If were disposed to be prophetic 1
would say that the convention will 60
to New York. and also that Repre-
sentative Scott, Of Pennsylvania, who
is known as the closest friend of Pres
ident Cleveland now actively engag
cd in politics, will succeed Mr.. Bar
nun as chairman of the National
Democratic Committee.
The House has passed an impor-
tant bill amending the Internal Rev.
enue laws. Its effect is to abolish
what are known as minimum punish
ments and to give the courts discre-
ton to impose fines in such cases.
The object Of the proposed law is to
discourage frivolous prosecutions.
Many other bills were passed by the
House this week which are scarcely
worthy of special mention, most of
them being of private character.
Some scandal having been caused
by private telegraph wires being con.
nected with the House, Speaker Car.
Isle has ordered an investigation of
the matter 1t is said these wires
are used chiefly for stock jobbing
purposes.
Senator Plat came forward early
in the week with partisan attack on
the Democracy. His provocation
was the presidents message, which
he triumphantly characterized as a
free trade document. II is evident
that the Chief Magistrates able State !
paper will furnish the Republicans
with political ammunition for a long
time yet.
Another fight similar to the Oloo- /
margarine controversy is brewing in /
the Senate. 1t is the bill to prohibit I
the adulteraiion Of lard with cotton I
seed oil and other foreign substances I
1t is claimed that only one firm Eow 4
has pure lard on the market I
Senator Riddleberger makes daily
attacks on secret sessions snd exocu- +.
tive business aud persists IN his e.
forts to tai about tbs British extra
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

The Kyle Star-Vindicator says, in
excuse of itself, that Nose Harris, OF
the Austin Dispatch, first made tho
bIunder of stating the Blair bill ap-
preparation of $77,000,000 at $70,-
900. If 80, it wss probably q
typographical error, and at any rate
did not excuse the Star for seriously
accepting the ridiculous statement us
fact, and commenting upon it &C
cordingly.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23
Senators Reagan and Coke on ResOlu.
lions Of the Hays County Farmers
Alliance.

FIsoHER's STORE, Comal Co. Tex. !
February Is, 1888. {
EDITOR FREE Press:
The resolutions adopted by the
Hays County Alliance at it's meeting
at Buda in January and which APP
pearod in the FREE Press on u
subsequent date, were likewise direct
ed to be forwarded to our Senators at
Washington, the Hon. John III. Rea-
gan and Hon. Richard Coke, and also
to our representative in Congress,
Hon. L. w. Moore. In conformity
with the request 1 addressed those
gentlemen, of which the subjoined is o
copy, and have the pleasure of for
warding to you the replies received
from the two former gentlemen. Thus
far L have not received any reply from
the Hon. L. w. Moore.
Faithfully Yours,
VIM. GARNETT,
Sec. Hays Co. +. A..
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

James Russell Lowell leads OF In the
February Century with an essay on Walter
Savage Lander. Mr.. Remnants series, which
is important enough to be torn by tho Rus
sian censor from copies of The Century sent
to that country, receives a notable addition
in the study of "A Russian Political Prison, "
terribly pathetic description written from
personal investigation and inquiry. Iheo-
dore Roosevelt writes, also, In q popular
vein, Of Ranch Life in the Far West
with intimate knowledge of his subject,
which IL largely tho cowboy. Pictorial
Art on tho Stage is a subject upon which
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Biashaeld throw much
curious light, the thome being treated from
an artistic point Of Wow. "Liyihg IN far's,
third illustrated paper OF general interest,",
is by tho late j. ID. Osborne, The rev. Df
J. NJ. Buckley, editor OF The Christian Al
vocate, adds to his papers ON the Mind,cure
and other phenomena, curious study OF
''Astrology, Divination and Coinoidoncos.
DIR. Buckley may fairly be considered 10
have done great public service by his eS-
position of current frauds and hallucina,
tons in this field The fiction is by Edward
Eggleston ('"The Graysons"), by George W.
Cable ("Au Largo'O, the conclusion OF Tho
Dusantes," by +. K. Stockton, and q short
story, Tho Governors Prerogative," by
Octave Thanet. Miss Eggleston's illustra-
ton of Mr.. Britton and Big Bob" shows
that in her we have u substantial addition to
the list of illustrative artists. The Lincoln
History is continued.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23
MR.. ooKE's REPLY.
W. Garnett, Esq, Secretary,
Fischer's Store, Tex,

NIL. COKE REPLY.
W. Garnett, Esq, Secretary,
Fischer's Store, Tex,
Dear Sir:-Yours enclosing resolu-
tons adopted by tho Farmers ALI
ance of which you are secretary has
been received and the resolutions
carefully read and,considered. l have
to say in reply that the resolutions
against the National Banking System
and the resolution in favor of reduc-
ing the present tariff on imports, and
and the resolution in favor of an ear
nest and thorough regulation in the
tho interest of the people of railroad
corporations, and getting down their
profits to reasonable percentage on
the capital actually invested, all meet
my cordial appreciation. Daring Ii y
service in the Senate 1 have, on var
ious occasions, in speeches on the
floor of the Senate defended the views
embraced in these resolutions, meet
ing as they do, my earnest convictions
of the proper policy.
My record on these speeches is re-
spectfully referred to. The resolution
protesting against any change in the
homestead laws, meets my cordial ap-
proval. I have always believed that
the homestead law of Texas is one of
the greatest bulwarks to be found in
the constitution of individual liberty
and personal independence. And as
such, the best possible basis for en-
lightened and patriotic citizenship,
and l allow no man to surpass mo in
admiration for the homestead law,
and certainly mono shall excel me in
earnestness of effort to preserve its
intact. congratulate the Farmers
Alliance of which You are secretary
upon the embodiment in tho resolu-
tons sent me, of so much sound Dem
ocratic principle.
Very truly Yours, RICHARD Coke.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23
Fractional Currency

The National House committee on
banking and currency has referred to
a subcommittee Mr.. Weaver's bill
providing for the issue of S95, 100000
in fractional currency to meet the pub
lie demand for currency that can be
readily mailed in small amounts. The
discussion tended generally to devel-
OPP a sentiment in favor OF emitting
about $40. 100000 in currency of this
description.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23
MR.. GARNETTs LETTER.
Hon. John II. Reagan,

Washington, D. G.
Dear Sir:-I am instructed by the
Hays County Farmers Alliance, rep
resenting 500 members and compos
ing the almost entire yeomanry of the
county, to forward you copy of cer-
tain resolutions unanimously adopted
by that body at it's regular meeting
on the 4th inst. AS individual men,
bors and as body 1 am authorized
to say they are animated by but one
motive, the prosperity OF the nation
and the welfare OF its people, and
they aspire only to assist in making
this their country the ciyis Romanus
sum amongst the nations OF the world.
Trusting therefore said resolutions
will meet with your most hearty ap-
proval and support, have the honor
to be, Your obedient servant,
WM. GARNETT,
Sec. Hays Co. f. A.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

James G.. Blaine has written home
from Italy, where he now is, u letter
addressed to the Chairman OF the
Republican National Committee ex4
plicitly declining to be candidate
for the nomination of his party for
tho presidency. 1t is not doubted,
however, that he would not refuse q
pretty unanimous call from his party,
and this letter was probably written
in the hope Of securing such q call.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23
The sensation of the hour is til,

The sensation of the hour is the
pardon by the governor of Rosa
Schmidt, a young German girl who
wss recently convicted of forgery at
San Antonio, and sentenced 10 the
penitentiary for two years. The rep
reseutative Of the peniteniiary author
ties caused her to be chained by the
neck with a negro, and thus msrcheu
through the streets 10 the depot. Tn.
result wAs great popular Indignation
and petitions for Der pardoa with The,
above result The peniteutiary agen'
has also been fred. There are sew
eral weighty morals to the above.
which We nay nOte Later
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23
MIR. REAGAN's REPLY.
IuIt' 1Nls4kN'zAKN D lsI4i II
VIM. Garnett, Esq,
Sec. Hays Co. +. A

VIM. Garnett, Esq,
Fischer's Store, Tex.
Dear Sir-Yours of January 18th
enclosing the resolutions adopted by
the Farmers Alliance of Hays county
is just received. The first of these
resolution declares that the present
national banking system is injurious
in it's effects to the masses of the peo-
pie, and it is calculated to concentrate
the money power in the hands of a
few &C. From the time the national
banks attempted in 1877 to intimidate
and run congress in order to prevent
the coinage Of silver, and to prevent
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

The FREE Press is in receipt of pack
age of fine seed from James Wick, of Roches-
ter, N. Y. 1t is M admirable selection for
Texas climate aud soil, and comprised of
both vegetables and flowers. If you wish
to order ar assortment it Is best to let him
make the selection, rs you will get q better
assortment and o few thrown in, for your
money. Address James Wick, scotsman,
Rochester. N. Y.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

Pleasant Eilgc. Tess Feb. ~. lss7.
II. Eiiior Il vas Glad % see 10 yHur
at i-.-r % tn FrrE Pms uHti-1 Of The
Boss T.E-tsr. Tltsuial and slll,lfl 1i1-5i BY
IT =. O. Nurris % y9Er tow. have
u-ei Z f-r two yflf~ Ul-h V1-fosi .-fi-f Be-
"a m have trlH ! So. rll Ard iblzEtt fcr
q fi--a iha NeE E-l-rfr Ti-rtar .-ls ths
t.s-f Oh Use h1- cr1.i5z- tif Boss Fll-f1r
s1Tlr-l1r o. AM tflt have ever usef 90
-sH1 Oh nee. T. B. siuVla. easily s171sf..1
lr.l Ehs- a. cr.---5 q. .1-r Trl ca -sf the
Vzrt shl-l - ratLzr tk1 zad5stE-t. ELla 80
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

The Boerne Paper says that strong
efforts were made to turn the late
immigration convention at San An
tonic into some other kind OF q con-
vention, which was partially success
full. 1t was deep water protective
tariff and political consultation con-
yention,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

A hundred years ago Julion Du.
buque set foot in Iowa, at that place
where now is the city bearing his
name. The Old Settlers association
is preparing for q centennial cole
bration.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23
Subscribe for theFREEPREss.
Goods First TemDIeso

Were the groves of Evergreens and Forest
Trees Geo. Pianoy, of Evergreen, Door
Co., Wis, offers over 100 varieties of all
sizes, and millions of them, at prices away
below any other nursery on this continent.
He offers his wholesale price lists free to
any address.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

The Booth craze is again son" in
Texas. Money is being poured out
like water form majority of cases
the spenders know not what, TAX
ing their ideas entirely at second
hand.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

David r. Locke, better known as
petroleum V. Nasty" editor and
proprietor of the Toledo, o., Blade,
died recently.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23
San NIarsoS. Jan. Il. ISIS.

Stste of TEXAS.
County q Hays This is 10 certify tha,
ge haze used several diferGrt make Of
ll--t-rs the Tast tuo years We have used
tie Ross Planter. patented and rna-ufa-tu--
- iv J. =. Morr-s and ne cheerfuI,y say
tasi . j. TIE b7st planter re have ever zsel
J a. HUSL u : BDST.
>. =. KELIAN SAN T. EONr.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23
MI a R GO 8.
Also Manufacturer Bugg Mountain Hacks
Woodwork, Painting and Trimming


and Cotton Planter. manufactured hy John
r Morris. AZ Sln Marco. Texas. and Il has
given entire satisfaction And 1 regard u
amUrg tn best planters made
". o. HUTCHINSON.
san Marcos, TEXAS, Feb. I, ls,S.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

Tho San Marcos extension from San
Marcos to Smithville is being pushed TO
completion. Bridges are being put IN
position, and tho steel will be laid, 1t Is
said, by March 10th. -Bastrop Bee.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

The Hays County Farmers ALI
ance has reason to be proud OF the
endorsement of both our distinguish
ed u. s. Senators.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

Col. G. W. Breckenridge has head
ed the subscription list in aid Of the
Southwestern immigration movement
with a subscription of $1,000.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

PorirIvrS no communication published unless
tho writer's real name accompanies II. not for pub
ication uplsss desired but for our own benefit
and protection.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

use The spoke wheel and YOU can plant ali
day without stopping 20 clean the wheel
l would not exchange for any in Use.
J. W. VEST.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23
OTIIcE ~ rHE INTERNATIONAL A GRsAr n.
Kat Roam COMPANY.

oTfIcE ~ rHs INTERNATIONAL 4 GRsAr NJ.
KAT kOAD COMPANY, 'Atsl
PALKsr Nr, TExAs, PgR'Y IL, 1883.
Notice Ia hereby given that the Regn,.. J
Meeting Of the Board 81 Directors Of shs ,Asnnul
ioIal and Great a SSrls % ssilIoad Company
Texas, on Monday, April And, 1852, a l, ''s,sta
q. m, pursuant TO tho bylaws Of III. ,v,slast
for the transaction OF such business az ms sspslI
before the meeting " soes
Notice Is also hereby given that the Rev,,..
nuAl Meeting Of the stockholders Of Inc I'M. A.
uonal Railroad Company will be hsld '".n,
Office OF the Company. at Palestine Toxas an W
day, April and, 1858. at IL o'clock loon. mn. -.
TO :he By-Laws OF the Company for the pu,a"'l
eleotiug Board Of Directors TO serve for ihs
ing year, aud for the transaction Of such OH. 'as
insss as mey come before the meeting. w.
mao D. s. II. sN1a
'0z' ssors1y
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

Sz- Marcos. Texas. Jan -. lSss.
Tt-s j. o. certify list us have used sew
- d zfrsul make q risnferS- cotton and
r7-u. b1f tie Norris Ecss Hlz1slr is IL
Bast
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

Apropos of the 22nd G. w. en-
crosses large part of our space this
week.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

The President and Mrs. Cleveland
have gone to attend the sub-tropical
exposition ut Jacksonville, Florida.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

Dear Sir I have ussi one OF vo-r
T-srtars one year. 1 caa say it doe good
zuIk- Very truly J. T. BELL.
DRIPPING Springs. Jan 3. Isss.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23
T- peut

4 s-sl cC-f-cs uesr the I-stff-ta With
f11r god lots i-ci1ss5- : month, apply
70 LE,. Eickzr5ss1. tLe zrilz-ar.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

ALL CONSIDERATIONS for the FEEE Pass should be
sent In on Monday TO Insure insertion the same
week. and all Advertisements and business notices
not later than "Wednesday noon.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23
JOHN 5. BROWN. FELIX KYLE.
kOBT. KYLE.
san NIarcos. Jan. IS. ISIS.

san Marcos, Jan. IS. 1sSs.
To whom il may concern:
I am 81 yoars old. and have been forming
al his life I have Used al the corn and
cotton planters that ever s1w. had the
hes; stand Of corn and cotton last year q a
I ever hal but planted with the Morris
Boss Planter, which j. the best made.
SAMUEL JENKINS
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-02-23

published WEEKLY AND ENTERED Al TIIE
PosToPPIcE AT BAN MARCOS. TEXAS. As sEo-
0ND GLASS MATTER.
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The above rates include the prepayment
OF postage by us. Sample copies sent free.
Single copies cents.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1888-07-12

which indicates that his popularity anC
reputation for good work is not con-
lined to narrow limits. He has recent
ly shipped nice maidstone to Geor,
9ia, VT, and also sends a fine $500
head-stone into Caledonia county soon.
The Republican voters of Morris
town are requested to meet at the
Town Hall on Saturday, July 21st, at
Z p. M, for the purpose of electing II
delegates and II allernates to attend
the county convention to be held at
Hyde Park July %, 1888; also to
nominate town committee.
AUSTIN WILKINS, } Republican
p. X. GLEED, Town
A. B. SMITH, Committee.
The temperance voters of Lamoille
county are notified to meet in county
convention to be held at the Good
Templars' Hall in Morrisville on Sat-
urday, July 21st, at p. M, for the
purpose of putting in nomination some
person for County Commission, to be
voted for at the September election,
representation to be one delegate for
each town, and an additional delegate
for each 20 votes or major fraction
thereof cast for County Commission
er in March last.
A. A. NILES, Io"n'y
W. H. GRTsworp Com.