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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12
Cotton Bagglng Favored by the High.
est Authority.

The following is a copy OF a letter
from the president o! the Bremen
Cotton Exchange TO the Now Orleans
Cotton Exchange, and shows con
clusively that justice will be done the
cotton bagging when properly pre-
sented to foreign exchanges:
BREMEN, July lG, 1859.
New Orleans Cotton Exchange, New Or
leans, La;
Gentlemen-I beg to acknowledge
receipt OF your valued favor OF May
23rd, enclosing your circular entitled
"Cotton Bagging," the contents oil
which have had careful attention.
The committee Of the Bremen
Cotton Exchange has no objection to
present to the proposed introduction
of new covering for cotton bales,
made of cotton itself, provided that
thereby, through the adoption OF n
heavier stuff, bagging may be Sc
cured which will completely cover the
bales and, besides protecting the cot,
ton against country damage, decrease
the risk from fire, On end which is
unquestionably desirable.
Last season several styles OF bag,
cling were used, the character OF
which was not altogether satisfactory
but this committee do not doubt that
you will be successful in securing
covering which will meet all require
ments as regards durability and
strength, in which case the new Gov
ering would be gladly welcomed as a
great improvement.
According to your communication,
the new bagging will be 2 per cent.
lighter than the old, and the intro
duction is, therefore, likely to meet
with difficulties while cotton con-
tinues to be sold by gross weight of
bagging used. 1t becomes necessary,
therefore, to secure the adoption, as
tar as possible, of the ''actual tare"
rule in selling American cotton.
AS long, however, as this rule is
not generally recognized, it would
seem advisable, in the opinion OF this
committee, to make a distinction be-
tween the lighter and heavier cover
ing when covering cotton G. l. f. by,
for instance, allowing only 4per cent.
for loss in weight on the cotton COW
cred bales, whilst deducting 6 per
cent. as at present, on those wrap
ped in the heavier material now in
use.
AS soon as this committee shall be
advised of the adoption of the pro-
posed change, it will not fail to lay
the matter before the members of
the exchange and acquaint you
of their decision on the
subject of altering or amending the
form of contract now in use on the
Bremen Cotton Exchange.
Very respectfully,
e. 3. BRANER,
President.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12
September s, 1889.
District Court.
REPORTER.

In the case of w. w. Lock against tn,
International and Great Northern railroad
for damages, the jury awarded him $11.
315 damages. Notice of appeal was giver
Immediately by the railroad company
through its attorney, Major W. o. Hntchi
son.
Criminal Docket taken up Monday.
Grand jury adjourned Tuesday evening
Total number of bills found were thirty
three, about fifteen of them being Count!
Court cases.
Only two convictions up to this writing
that of Will Houston in two cases, one fol
burglary, the other for theft. two years il
the penitentiary in each case. The cases
of Danfor.h, jeff Patterson and Cal Ray
are continued till next term.
Polanco Mariana, on trial for assault tc
murder.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12
4 Valuable Manuscript.

The Star states that the original
manuscript of Dickens story, Our
Mutual Friend" is said to be in the
possession of Mr.. G. W. Childs, of
Philadelphia, who is reported to have
refused fl.2OO for it. The story of
this manuscript is rather remarkable.
..Our Mutual Friend" was reviewed
in The Times at great length aud
most Mandatory terms by the late Mr..
Dallas. who had previously informed
Dickens that he had undertaken to
do Justice to 'thc new book in that
journal. the notices Of which carried
great weight in those days. Dickens
so highly appreciated the value Of the
service which Mr. Dallas bad render
al him that he presented him with
the manuscript. which The ontEusiss-
tic critic received with the utmost
effrsiou. vowing that be would always
trrleure itas one of hrs must T-'ci1us
rr--1s- NJ. Wltan . short TINE
farrr=-. the n1uu=ervt vas cold %
-T- Call Tor sec LIN '.- E--."
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12
Eyle's OppOrlunIty.

Tho little tow of Mason has been
incorporated for school purposes and
has made arrangements TO carry on
free school for ten months for every
person over six years and under
twenty-ono years for three miles
around the town. Tho school ia I'M
der the management Of Prof. 5. A.
McCollum who was Mt one time
teacher OF the academic department
in tho Blanco High School, and no
doubt his efforts had great deal to
do toward bringing about such n
state Of affairs. Can't tho people
OF Kyle unite and adopt plan by
which we can have such school as
Mason has Let our citizens weigh
well this matter and take steps 10
build up our educational interests
second to no town in Texas. IL can
DO done, and by oil means let it be
done.
The above, which We find in last
weeks Kyle Star, furnishes n good
text for some remarks on school
matters in that place, which wo have
had in contemplation for some weeks
past Tho extract, in our judgment,
"hts the null fnirly and squaroly on
the head" 1t was more worth Kyle's
while TO become incorporated with
reference TO this school question,
than any and all other matters COM
bined. III the terms OF incorpora-
ton warrant vote for the town to
take charge Of the pnblic schools,
then il should be had at once; or il
said terms do not authorize such n
vote, then they should be amended
80 as to authorize it. The times are
auspicious for this movement. From
what VIC can learn the union of the
public schools with q UNCONVENTIONAL
school did not work, and especially
did not wind up satisfactorily ut
Kyle. The $4,000 which it was ex-
pected tho Baptist church would
contribute to Kyle seminary some
how never materialized. AS Prof |
Storts, in a recent article in the Star
remarked, the people of Kyle have
only the bare lots and ashes of the
late seminary to show for all tho ex
pendituros. Now, would not good
sense dictate that the town take OK
elusive control of her public sch ools,
unite thom all in one, and thus secure
all tho public funds which the law
exclusively for their support?
Thus may Kyle have firstrate
school, with harmony instead OF
strife. Let the Baptists go ahead
and build their denominational school
Just how, and where they soc proper;
but lot the people of Kyle see to it
hat their public school be hereafter
run on n perfectly independent line,
free from ull UNCONVENTIONAL entan
Cling alliances. "We speak as to
wise men judge yo' what we say.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12

The face of Chief Justice Marshall forms
an admirable frontispiece for the September
Century. II is a well executed copy of a
crayon likeness by Saint Memin, a native
of Burgundy and renowned for his skill in
portraiture. There is n short biographical
sketch by Judge Bradley, in which he pays
full tribute 10 the noble qualities of one of
the Crandest men that ever wore the ermine
Of q supreme judge His official life is
known to the public. but the deep tender
ness Of his nature aud his high domestic
virtues we're only known 70 his closest
friends. Those Who have read Judge Mar
shslIs tribute TO the virtues Of his wife.
written after her death 70 O friend, have a
bare hint % the rare wealth Of affection
that blended 81 happily With his sterling
qualities q intellect.
About tuo years ago there Was publish
ei in this monthly = paper BY John A.
Paine on the Pharolhs. Who anteiatei the
reign Ct tie opur-ss1r II the Israalites. IN
tsrest was hiiei b copies q photographs
taken of The murnrlifed bodies Of kings
and uri1ccssas Es they uere found II er-
plori-E the ryrariis II The press1; nun
b1r that interest - renewed b. the sane
--it-- in a paper. The pharoah q ths
Etoi1s sid lis sea-
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12
Sunset Cox DYING.

NEw YORK, Sept 9.--An evening paper
says: Congressman Samuel Sullivan Cox is
dying at his home, 90 East Twenty-ninth
street. Four days ago he was confined to
his bed by an attack of what he supposed
to be malarisl fever. This rapidly devel-
oped into acute pneumonia, which has de-
fed the best medical skill. Yesterday his
physicians gave up all hopes and announced
that the days of the statesman humorist
could be numbered on the fingers of one
hand.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12
Kyle and Riverside.

School will open in the morning at Kyle
I think with good attendance.
The Misses Kyle spent the other nigh
with Miss Belle Jackman and Mrs. l.. d
Porter.
Mrs. L. D. Porter returned to San An
tonic yesterday.
Mr.. Walker White has about the pref
test cotton have seen.
The Alliance meets next Saturday. AL
of the Alliance men of the county are want
cd, for it will be county arrangement il
connection with the Alliance cotton bag.
ging.
Cotton worms have made their appear.
ance.
Some people are poisoning their cotton.
Mr.. A. r. Harwood and family, Mr.. B.
II, White, son and daughter, spent the
night at Mr.. F. o. Whites.
REPORTER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12

Even Sir Julian Paunecfotr, the
British minister, has not failed to
recognize the grand work of our pub
lie schools In a recent interview he
spoke ms follows:
Sir Julian said that he was delight
ed with Washington and the life
which he had led there. The city he
considered ideal and surprising in
beauty many of the capitals of the
continent. He was particularly
struk with the great intelligence of
the masses, AID attributed it TO the
superior excellence of the public
schools and the training received
there. The lower classes especially
he believed to be much more intel
ligent than their colleagues over the
sea. He had always found them po-
lite and ready to answer any ques-
tons which stranger asked them.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12

A newspaper reporter asked an
alliance man 4 number Of questions,
and among others wanted to know
what the order had accomplished.
He replied as follows:
"Why, 1 will tell you some things
it has accomplished. Four years ago
We had TO pay 1910 for common
self-raking wheat cutter f; to-day we
get self-bindcr for S120. We rad
to pay sos or S75 for common cul-
tivator which we now buy for S2S
and $50; S75 to 800 for wagons
which we get for Sl4 70 $50; plows
ST. to $40 which we now get ut Sc
aud 80. This / claim solely as the
work Of the alliance. II we get ey-
crything else reduced in the proper
ton that We have implements then
we can live. and the saving mp and
accumulating process will be more
equally distributed between the
classes
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12
The Irrigating Committee.

FL PAso, Sept. 9.-The senate committee
or irrigation returned yesterday morning
from Santa Fe and spent the day in FL
PaSo aud Paso Del Norte. They were well
received by the officials and citizens of the
latter place and banqueted. Senators
Stewart and Reagan both made short ad-
dresses. Each expressed himself as favor
ing Mills project for the international dam,
and they said they would do all in their
power to right the wrong which has been
done by irrigating companies taking out
the water of the Rio Grande above.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12
,ol. r. j. Sledge spent last week

Col. r. j. Sledge spent last week
in Dallas in attendance on the Ali
ance convention held here. He has
been in the North most of the sum-
mer in the interest Of the organiza-
ton which he has done so much to
develop, as Chairman of the National
Cotton Committee. This committee
is looking specially to the handling
of the cotton crop, which is the most
important crop in the United States
and in the world. His well-known
abilities and his untiring energy have
found ample scope for their employ
ment IN one of the most gigantic
movements of the age. The farmers
of the United States, under the mau-
agement of such wise leaders. are
destined to become the most infuen-
tial element in the control of the
financial and political interests of this
country.-Baptist Herald.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12
Gladstone in Paris.

PAEIs. Sept 6.-Mr. Gladstone
visited the pondicherry section Of
the exposition to-day. He was pre-
sentvi with specimens Of Indian art
to the speech Of welcome
be said the universe was indebted TO
the French republic for an exhibition
which formed a vcritable school f1E
the people q the world and they
-h-r.I atfe-l5t
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12

The eight-hour movement is the
most important among those reforms
which are Immediately attainable,
because it has in it the elements of
permanency and progress. Higher
wages merely effect temporary bet
tering of conditiops-a depression in
the market may force them back to
to the old standard or below it in q
few months. But shorter hours is a
step in advance toward the ultimate
end of vital change in the relations
of labor and capitalism. 1t means
opportunity and leisure to read and
think. 1t gives the chance for self
education. Let the eight-hour sys-
TEN be once obtained and put in
force all over the country for single
year, and at the end of that time the
labor reform forces would be so much
strengthened, their manhood devel-
oped and their intelligence quickened
to such n degree that no power on
earth could restore the old order Of
things. The reduction in the hours
of Labor is one of those revolutions
of labor that never move backward
Houston Echo.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12

"The Texas Journal of Education
is the title OF q new educational month
Iy,tbe first number OF which is before
us. 1t is published at Galveston by
a company, Fl. Lee Sellers editor, with
q corps of able assistants. 1t prom
ises we'll. Subscription S1.5Oa year.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12

The Democrats of Pennsylvania
met in State Convention at Harris
burg yesterday, and nominated Ed
ward A. Bigler as their candidate for
Treasurer of State. The resolutions
adopted are in harmony with the de-
clarations of the National Democratic
platform, adopted in st. Louis last
year.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12

"The Family Journal is the name
Of tho new prohibition and family
paper just started at Dallas. 1t gives
eight pages of interesting reading,
$3.50 q year. 1t ought to have n
largo circulation among the friends
good morals and pure literature.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Sept G, 1859.

WAHuSaToS, Sept G, 1889.
Tanner will have TO go. That thif
conclusion has been reached by Sec
rotary Noble is tho impression OF
nine out often people one meets here
no matter what thoir politics may be
II is said that Noble WIS disposed to
look over Tanners official acts, but biz
eternal talking was tho straw which
broke tho camel's back; rs one oil
Mobiles Friends puts it "Tannei
seems to think that instead Of being
q subordinate OF the Secretary OF the
Interior no is that officials superior
officer That Tanner will go is OK
tremely probable, but / should not
hesitate TO wager q big red apple
that his resignation will not be asked
for until after the Ohio election. Mr.,
Benjamin Harrison got his political
education in Indiana and is fully
aware of tho danger there is in at
tempting to swap horses while cross
ing stream.
The Union Iron Works Of San
Francisco, which built the new crui-
ser Charleston will have to pay
Uncle Sam q penalty OF $4,000 on
account OF failure to demonstrate the
amount of horse power called for by
the specifications, unless Congress
can be persuaded to remit it.
Senator Barbour, who called con-
ference o. democratic leaders in Vir-
ginia this week, says everything is in
excellent condition in that State and
all the Indications point toa big demo-
cratic majority.
Langston, the negro who is a con-
testant for seat in Congress from
the Fourth Virginia district announc-
en- that he will support Malone, pro-
vided that Malone, the Virginian
state republican committee, the Ma
tional republican committee and the
administration will support him
Gangston) in his contest for q seat
in the House.
Washington will be designated as
the place for holding the American
Exposition of 1892 by more than
two-thirds vote of Congress. Remem-
Der this prediction.
Owing to heavy bonds purchases
and pension payments the Treasury
for August shows an in
drease of $6,000,000 in the Public
debt.
Elk representative and ex-senator
Norwood Of Georgia is visiting Wash
ington. He was asked what he
II ought the administration would
effect by it's tariff crusade in the
south. His answer was: NINETY
nine out of every one hundred Of the
Intelligent people OF the south are
.arif reformers. Therepublicans can
10 nothing with our people on the
ariff question: He was next asked
what he thought would be the effect
If Congress passing n law to regulate
Federal elections. His reply was
They may pass their laws but they
will be dead letter. 1t is too late
% interfere with the affairs of the
South in that way. Our people will
lot regard any legislation intended
20 place the negro over thom. And the
sentiment in the North is against it.
As voter the negro is failure. Some
republicans accuse us of depressing
,he negro vote, because they are not
cast The fact is merely that the
great mass of the negroes, not know
ng the use of the ballot, have got
tired now that the novelty is worn of,
md they do not want to vote, they
stay at home"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12

The Galveston News believes that
Benjamin Harrison stands a very
good chance to be renominated in
1892, and it ardently hopes that he
may be. 1t considers him very
easy man TO beat.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12

The fraternity generally will sym
patbize with the San Antonio Times
in the dad break" on Monday, by
which page and three-ffths OF an
other were ''pied" and the now type
badly damaged.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12

In his official report to the depart
ment under date of August q. Mar
shall Frank says that in obedience to
instructions OF the department he
had constantly exercised the utmost
caution for the protection of Justice
Field and JudgeSawyer from violence
by d. S. Terry and wife. or the as
sault in the dining room at Lathrop,
Marshal Frank says that Terry struck
Justice Field before Deputy Marshal
Nacle interfored. He continued,
Terry was man of very large ply
siaue and OF great strength. His
passions were apparently beyond his
own control and he was armed with
n knife. n weapon which he himself
declared he had habitually carried for
thirty years. Maggie is man Of
slight build, and be well knew Terry 6
violent character and skill with woap-
ous. When be saw reason to believe
that Terry. 50 far from being deter
red by Official warning to stop was
determined TO take the life Of Justice
Field and his lNagles) own lie. Ma
Gle prevented it in the only way any
reasonable person oonyersant with
the facts could have done. II VII be
clearly shown that there we're not
two seconds between Justice Fields
life aud the shot from Nagles pistol
that saved q.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12

The Prohibitionists Of Massachu-
sets met in State Convention at
Worcester, and nominated n full State
ticket. DR.. John Blackman. Of
Springfield. was nominated for Gov
erpor.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12
KEEP POSTED.

THE j $ s L f. Published at
NasnVii.l, tennessee. J. the Great South
en- organ Of the Prohibitiou rarty.
- aprohihitiOu paper IL has no superior
IN this country.
II has The largest circulation m Te-re-
see - a-y paper in TIE state.
Take . sd keep informed Of tbs Won
lsrful movement
TERMS one year. Il. s-1 uouths.
- ceuts.
We u-l s'-h Thr Tss1= rzth tf= F-rr
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12

While utterly condemning the as.
sault on Judge Field, we wish to say
that we are not one OF his admirers
on general principles. He is Justly
odious in California as q representa-
tive and instrument Of the monopolist'
ic clasaea.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12

There is six days celebration Mt
Baltimore OF the anniversary OF tho
defence Of that city in our second
war with Great Britain, which inspired
Francis s. Keys "Star Spangled Ban
nar."
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12

Governor Ross has appointed w.
d. Woods, }. S. Ford and Charles W.
Dodd q board to locate the South
Texas insane asylum. They will
meet in. Austin on the goth instant,
where places desiring to compete can
have their representatives present.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12

Positively no communication published unless
The writer's real name accompanies H. not for pub
Iiestlon unless desired bu, for our own esner'
and protection,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12

ALL Cor-vaeAriOs' for the Pass Pass should DO
.snt in on Monday to insure Insertion the same
seek, and all Advertisements aud business notices
no, later than Wednesday noon.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12
N"rth T. aiiy.

Trains Run Solid Between San Antonio and st Doui.
City Wis ~
lT IN at m .
on with IA vh
leaving o cnnee"s
OfNexcO Railroad
C. COLLINS, Ticket Agent L & G. N Depot san SS'0
J.. J.
TAfN ansge
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12

When Martin Van Buren's life is
truthfully written, there will be con
siderable change of sentiment in IA
voy of the most erratic of American
presidents. The veteran historian,
George Bancroft, is now writing Van
Burens life. He was friend and
follower of the subject of whom he
writes, and will do him justice.
We clip the above from an ex,
change. 1t is all we'll enough, only
we are Mt loss to understand why
Mr.. Van Buren, should be styled ''the
most erratic of American presidents,
or indeed cratic to any degree. On
the contrary, he was one of the most
consistent and level-headed of the lot,
aud will stand higher in the future
than he has done in the past. We
are glad to learn that Mr.. Bancroft
is at work on new life of Van Buren,.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12
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