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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05
FORT WORTH.
An Eye Witness Describes the Burning
OF the Spring Palace.

Al LIE NItutss DchcIipcs VIC buiH"S
OF the Spring Palace.
The Spring Palace is no more!
The marvellous temple Of Ceres with
It's wonderful decorations and tall
spires which stood out as o monu.
ment to Fort Worth, lies heap OF
smouldering ashes. At half past ten
o'clock last night, while tho banquet
was ioyously holding forth, tho poo
pie wero panic stricken Us the alarm
OF fire was given. Instantly oil rush
cd for doorways.- Those on the first
floor made O safe exit with but little
trouble. Alas! those on tho second
floor were the ones in imminent dan
ger, as the rush was SO great and the
crowd so dense it was impossible to
push your way through. The conaa-
grafton spread so rapidly within
twinkling almost, the angry flames
we're leaping over the entire building
In the great rush for escape many
were trampled upon, Others were
pushed of the stairway rs the BANS
tiers gave way. Some were seriously
wounded and bruised. The sight
was one Of the most appalling I ever
witnessed. Women and children
leaplng from the second story win
dows as the only means of escape
Sleeping babies were torn from their
mothers arms and tossed below into
the strong arms of the brave men
waiting to receive them. I turned
sick and faint at sight of the heart
rending scenes, lovely women sus
pended in the air, pushed forward by
their escorts, and they leaping after
them, some of them in light blaze
looked like balls of fire hurled out O
the windows, they were rescued by
the bravo men waiting below. Thus
were many saved 1t is wonderful in
deed, to think out of the seven thou
sand that were present, only ont
brave hoseman lost his life in rescu
inc others. and died at ono o'clock tn,
same night.
The great loss cannot be estimated
only $4,000 insurance. Money can
not replace the loss of the valuable
exhibits and time-worn relics.
copy of the famous Angelus and othe
valuable paintings were lost.
The fire is supposed to have caugh
from match thrown on the floor
1t is truly great loss to the state, es
pecialy Ft. Worth. The citizens d.
not seem daunted. and Will erect a fa
grander fire proof one for 1891. /
was Fort Worth duY, and the elite o
the city were ont in fine display
blooming beauties sparkling in wealtl
were joyous and happy. Alas! thei
lnirtL was instantly checked, and al
returned homo with sad and heav,
hearts. SoRRoGAN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

Henry Labouchere in the Forum
makes a series of prophecies for Eng
land that must make anything but
pleasant residing for his aristocratic
readers in that Kingdom
Every year we shall become more
democratic. The monarchy, shorn
of it's wasteful aud expensive tom
fooleries, will continue. The aris-
tocracy, as political leaders and MS
hereditary legislators, will disappear
The Established Church will be de-
deprived of its endowments, which
will be devoted to purposes of educa
ton. Our great landlords will, by
the effect of natural laws, be improv-
ed off the face of the country, and
the occupier of land will to all intents
and purposes, become its owner.
Taxation will be apportioned as
shoulders are best able to bear it.
Education will be free and its scope
enlarged. All privileges that are due
to the law will be swept away. The
social lines OF demarkation between
classes will be less sharply defined.
Economy will replace extravaganza
in our public departments. Sine
cures andi excessive salaries will
no longer exist. Our foreign policy
will be modelled on that Of the United
States. In our villages, village coun-
ellis will replace the rule of the squire
and the parscn. Th,rs will be fewer
very rich men IN the land, and fewer
very poor men. ireland will have
her own parliament, and her own ex-
ecutive, paramount in all local mat
tiers. and will become a source Of
strength, and 10 longer OF weakness,
TO the empire. This wall probably
be followed by q general federaliza-
ton Of the Uaited Kingdom. Eng
land, Wales. and Scotland vii each
have. like Ireland, a local parliament.
and an imperial senate wall replace
our preseut lords and Commons
Greatly - they admire the Constiiu
ton u the United States. VIC deplorJ
The excessive influence q toe pinto.
Grey 10 that country. We shall a.
orr best % prevent an arsstOcTacy q
uonsy replacing 81 tr-stCu1cy 81
b5Ttl AID acres
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05
From Fisher County.

ROXY, Fisher county. Texas May &c 30
Ep1roR FREE PREss:-As 1 promised
some time since that would give your
readers the description aud products OF
Fisher county, 1 will now try and give
those interested the best information l can.
Fisher county is 30 miles square, and
contains SO 900 ucres of land, at least three
fourths of which is tillable, 1t has four
living streams. Its soil is maiuly red
sandy loan, easy cultivated, compared with
black land Mesquite timber, ample for
fuel and fencing throughout the county.
1t is claimed that we can grow any thing
from wheat down to COOLERS and the pros
pect seems to be facts, for l have got
everything from corn down to COOLERS my.
self, and looking well. My neighbor has
ever ything from corn up looking well.
Fruits do we'll. The county is settling
fast. 1t is claimed by some that there have
5000 people moved in tho county within
the last 12 months, good citizens. We
have good schools and churches In our
county. Precinct No. had vote On
prohibition q short time since, the commits
sioners met last week and counted the vote
and the decision was that red eye must 60
W. II. Waldrip and myself were IN
Abilene on the 10th inst. heard n good lee
ture from Harry Tracy.
We had democratic convention the path
inst. instructed for Hogg and IL. Il. CON-
mission. Not a better man in the State fol-
that Office Hope all the counties in the
State will instruct As Fisher county did ,fol
Hogg for governor.
For fear this will worry your patience
will close for this time, will give more abou
the county in the near future.
JULIUS WEsrERFELD.
p. ST. receive the FREE PRESS regular
and always glad to hear from Hays county
j. w.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05
Call for Democratic County Convention


Call for Democratic County Convention.
To the Chuirmen of the Democracy
in the several Precincts in Hays
County:
Gentlemen:-You are hereby sever
ally requested to call n democratic
convention III your various precincts
on Saturday the 2Sth day Of June,
for the purpose of electing dele
gates to o democratic county con-
vention, which will meet in the court
house in San Marcos, on Saturday
the 10th Of July at 2 p. M, Mt which
time and place delegates will be
elected to represent Hays county in
the State, Congl essional, Senatorial
and Representative democratic con-
ventions. Other business pertaining
to such convention will also re.
ceive attention.
JOHN e. PRITCHETT,
Chairman OF the Democratic Execu-
tive COMMITTEE of Hays County,
Texas.
June 3, 1890.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

In the following the Luiing Her
aid strikes the nail squarely on the
head:
The strong voice Of the great mass
es does not always reach the ear of a
convention. Tact, intelligence, wire
wrnking and generalship count heav-
lily, and most always carry the day.
The candidate that goes to couven-
ton backed by q largo majority OF the
popular vote, may, in an hour, be
knitted and defeated by some one who
never had o corporal's guard of fol-
lowers among the masses OF the peo-
pie.
Has not this kind of thing prevail,
ed quite too long? Is it not high
time intelligent white citizens were
making their influence felt in public
affairs
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our regular Correspondent

(From our regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, D. @. May 20, 1890.
Singularly enough Senator Carlisle
passes over to the Senate almost ut
the same moment when the tariff bill
does, and his new colleagues in ad-
miration oil his great services and OF
his pre-eminent abilities have waived
formality aud placed the Kentucky
statesman upon finance committee
as the successor OF his lamented pre-
decessor. This is the second time 1
believe that any man has been 30
honored in that respect. 1t is thought
that Mr.. Carlisle will spring from the
House to tie Senate full-hedged
leader and so recognized by both
parties.
The river and harbor bill was I'M
der consideration in the House day
or so since and Mr.. Henderson OF
Illinois chairman of the committee on
rivers and harbors said the appro-
priation was nineteen millions dol
lars less than the estimates, and
stated that he believed that no money
which went out of the Treasury was
30 much in tue interest o! the peo-
pie.
Speaker Reed the chief bull-dozer
of the republican party has added to
his partizan laurels by consentiug to
the decapitation of two more demo
cratic congressman, Venable.of Vir'
giuia, and Elliott of South Carolina.
There are two contests yet to set
tie and the committee haye recon-
mended the unseating Of the two
democrats. One of these unfortnn,
ate gentleman is, Gen. Charles f.
Hooker, of Miss,
There have been greater number
OF changes in the present House by
death, resignation and unseatin9
than in any Congress since the Civil
war, for past and prospective, ano
total reaches %.
The conferees on the vexed ques
ton. of pension legislation, have
nearly reached an agreementupon tht
difference of opinion that prevails
on the Morrill, bill.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

There is Il little girl up at North Ston-
ingtOn, Conn, who possesses rare pres
ence Of mind She is Susie Bromley,
aged years. A few days ago. while in
her fathers barn, she put her hand into
the hay cutter, gave the crank a turn,
and out dropped three of her tiny fingers,
nicely sliced off. Without stopping to
cry, little Susie calmly picked up the
fingers and took them 10 the house. Her
mother Immediately mitchell up a team
and drove her child to the family doctor,
who neatly attached the severed fingers
to the s.uInps. Though he took some
chances Of failure in the operation, it is
now reported that the fingers are grow
ing on again beautifully, and the doctor
says they Tin be Just as good as ever
New York Evening sun
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

Thonhin6 my friends and
customers for the H5eraIpaj,|
tronaee they hare bestoue s.'
1tp01a me tor the past SedS% 7
Ibeg to inform you hM :
hare again made a7TdHgv ;,
nsentS for the agency o., M ~
Deere and Eagle PIO1cS, OOlm !.
of them having proUe", ~ =
great success, also j., ~. Me
Standard and Eagle Cu ~.
uatorS and Planters, Mo,
CorDaicb Binders and M9r ..
ers and other frSt-cIesSss
farming implements W9 ! !"
I offer at LOI0 prices ana "'
liberal terms. III.
BIZ fair and square deasI
in6S shall try to retain y,
confidence of ny tt5eh -,
1cIlich IhaUe so H6erGtty ~ 3,
ioyed, and it is lcitk pr
that / refer to ctStO"'tt, 3,
lcho hare stood by me ~.
the last 20 years. ~
U:IE. GLESEh
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

The Lockbart Register is ''truly
glad that San Marcos has q paper
worthy OF its good people" Unless
the Express is mistaken, San Marcos
has three papers worthy of its good
people. They do not take the same
views Of local, state or ma tionnl is
sues, but they arc good weeklies in
their respective lines.
In the above the San Antonio Elk
press administers q neat and just
rebuke to the chronic soreheads and
impairment Intermediates OF the
Lockbart Register and Luling Signal
who so modestly claim to know what
is adapted to our people better thar
they dc themselves.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05
Clemens for State Senator.

We have the pleasure this week OF
announcing Hon. William Clemens
Of Comal county as candidate for
Senator from the twenty-ffth district
We have heretofore expressed our
appreciation OF the sterling abilities
and qualifications OF Mr.. Clemens,
and shall have more TO say on the
subject from time to time. Meantime
we commend HIM to tho favorable
consideration OF our readers.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

Extensive foods have done great dam
age IN New South Wales and Queens
land A large part Of brisbane was in
undated the wharves submerged, gas
supply shut OF and railroad traffic stop
ped Hundreds q families are homeless
and many fatalities were reported. Graf
ton Singleton. West Maitland and ether
towns were flooded Nal co11mzrics-
u11 va cat a throurh0ut many dis-
trlcts Many LOSES e life and great de-
sir1c-ld1 q ITCIe1ry are reported fTou
.1tsz10- points At iast advises The 6oo5s
uere s1hs5dius al c0-zzz-iczt50z v-zs
telrg restored
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05
TO CANDIDATES
And Advertisers Generally.

We beg to remind all whom it
may concern that the FREE PRESS cir
culates in O different channel from
any other OF our county papers. Its
patrons and readers are not to any
large extent the readers and patrons
of any of the other home papers. At
the same time they are among the
most solid, well-to-do and influential
people of the county. Furthermore,
while papers may come and papers
may 60, they will continue to stand
by the FREE PRESS. "a word to the
wise" etc.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

Waco has decided to issue 5000. 600
in school bonds, Waco is n live,
progressive city, and knowing, by
experience, the great benefit a city
derives from good schools, does not
hesitate 10 invest largely to increase
their usefulness. If Bastrop would
invest literally in public schools the
increase of population and wealth to
the town would be astonishing
Bastrop Advertiser.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05
Patents Granted

To inventors in the State of Texas during
the past week. Reported fer this paper by
G. A. Snow & Co., Patent lawyers and so
licitors, opp. U. S. Patent Office, Washing
ton, d. G.
L. Anderson, Paris, Hame fastener; D. N.
Hill, Navasota, Bridge; j. S. Price, Hous-
ton, Cotton-seed- meal heater; K. h. VII
liams, Dallas, Electric bath brush.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

Since our last, Judge Cook has
been put in the Geld for Governor by
q handful Of.his friends. His nomina-
ton, however, seems 10 take well
with the anH-Hogg party. We are
glad 10 find bis long cherished Hnxi-
ETY. to enter the GuberuatOrial race
ct last grati6ed. He is q mar Of con
siderable force. and VIII add 10 the
Hveliness Of the contest Bat We
doubt not be vii have to be content
with the empty honor Of having
ben cNodidAts-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

The unveilng of the statue OF Gen.
Lee ut Richmond last week was the
occasion Of grand outpouring of ex'
confederates and spectators. 1t was
the greatest occasion of the kind
since the ovation to Jefferson Davis
ct Meridian, Miss, q few years since
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

The Laredo Times mistakenly as
serts that San Marcos is the size now
that it was twenty-five years ago,
There is not q prettier or more pros
GUS town in the state, or one which
offers more delightful homes to resi-
dence seekers. San Antonio Express.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

For the first time in the history OF
the House Judiciary Committee the
majority of the members agreed to
make favorable report upon the
joint resolution providing for a con-
stitutional amendment to grant the
right OF suffrage to women.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

The signal service did predict cyclon-
ish weather for the vicinity of Louisville,
lust as it claimed ON the start, but as
only two or three of its predictions for
the entire winter had come within forty
rods of the maxi the people were not to
blame for giving no heed to this one
Detroit Free Press.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05
ST. LEONARD HOTEL

The citizens of San M4.
and surrounding country ~
invited to call and make
acquaintance of the 81 ~ 80
ard Hotel" when they r. r.
business in San Antonio y
where in Texas can nlCel =
commodations, better fare 9',, !
more home comfort be - -.
for S1.sO and $500 PEI ~ 4.
Street cars and stages P4s
door. rv
F"'NLA' Proprietol
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

State Superintendent Cooper is adj
yised that four scholarships of the
value of 5000 each annually for two
years in the Nashville college, will
be awarded from the Peabody fund
to the Texas students.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

Let every democrat make it q
point to attend the primaries, and
hnyo q voice in shaping the proceed
ings. 1t is high time the ring
masters and tricksters were RELOCATED
TO the rear.-Colorado Citizen.
Excellent advice, and by no means
inapplicable 10 this part Of the moral
vineyard.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

At q recent meeting of the New Jersey
board Of agriculture Mr.. Frank kcefe, OF
Mercer county, in Il paper on road max
inc. recommended that where the ex-
pcrse can be borne asphalt be used;
where stone is plenty, Teiford road;
where districts are thinly settled, Il six
inch bed of stone covered with two
inch layer Of gra"el. He also recon-
n,cntls especial care in maintaining roads
after they are built and suggests the
giving of prizes by the state each year to
the counties having the test roads.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05
ASSESSOR.

We arc authorized to announce A. Y.
OLDHAM as q candidate for Assessor OF
Hays county.
We are authorized to announce Il. 8.
FORTSON a. candidate for reelection to
the Office Of Assessor Of Hays county.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

A new tire ordinance went into effect
in St. Louis Jan. /. 1t provides for q
double tax to be levied on all vehicles
that do not have tires of specified width.
The width of tire is to be proportional to
tlc size Ct the axle. y steel or iron axle
one and one-1uarter inches must lave
ti.e at least one and oIle-eishth inches
wide. and SO up to four inch axle, which
requires five inch tire. a like set OF
specifications are given FOR wooden axles.
Vehicles with axles less than one and
one-quarter inches are not subject to the
ordinance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05
Too BAD.

II hear you went to the art photog-
raphers 10 get your picture taken. How
did it come out"
Badly. 1t looks SO much like me
everybody says it's hileocs. Epoch.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

The 1G.year-old daughter of Minister
Fred D. Grant, Julia Honore, is somewhat
of linguish. She can speak Spanish
German aud French.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

An Indianapolis drayman named Chris
tan Hausing is tho proud wearer of the
Iron Cross, placed on his breast at the bat
tie of Metz.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
RrArE RENATOn.

We are authorized TO announce WILLIAM
CLEMENS. OF Comai county, M a candi-
date for State Senator from the 25th district
subject to the nomination OF tho Democrat
10 District Convention.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

The Chicago Tribune ;tffirms that this
sign is displayed on State street in that
city: columbus Laundry. Come in and
get Jour shirt washed and ironed while
YOU wait"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

Sam Small has announced himself
a candidate for the Georgia legisla-
ture on the straight-out Prohibition
platform.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05
DISTRICT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce THOMAS
]. PEEL az candidate for reelection to the
Office of CLERK Of the District Court OF
Hays County.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05
TREASURER.

We are authorized TO announce FRANK
M. JOHNSON ~ O candidate for reelection
10 tho Office OF Treasurer Of Hays County
at the November election.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

PosIY,vslr no communication published unless
he writer's real name accompanies u. not for pub
iestion unless desired but for our oss bsnsn'
aud protection.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

Two Russian climbers Of Mount Ara
rat found in perfect preservation mini
mum thermometer, which was left there
last year. 1t registered 50 deSs. below
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05
SAN MARCOS. TEXAS.
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1890.

All cosrssIoArioss for the Pass Passes should Be
sen, 10 on Monday TO insure insertion the same
seek. aud all Advertisements and business notices
not later than Wednesday noon.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05
COUNTY CLERK.

We are authorized to announce JAS.
G. STOREY as candidate for reelection
TO the Office Of County Clerk of Hays
County.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05

NJ Tome, in l229, it raineu dust, mixed
with blood, for three days, aud when the
heavy clouds drifted away it looked as il tho
snn was swimming in 4 sea of fire.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05
SHE WAS POlSONEDl

Not by anything she drank or took, put
by bad blood. Is it any wonder 'er s sne
feels "b!ue?" In most cases blues are
onlv another name for bad blood. A man
or woman feels unhappy. Life seems Is
dark. The heart is heavy. Bad biood is
carrying its poison oil over the BODY anu
we call II blues"
Read these experiences
Mrs. C. G. Hutchinson, of Pittston, Pa,
says: II consider DIR. Acker's English
Blood Elixir the best medicine IN tne
world, not only for blood troubles; but but
also for dyspepsia, with which l nave
both my wife and myself firmly be-
lieve that DR.. Ackers English Blood Elx XII
is the best of all blood medicines, and will
remove all impurities of the blood" nj,
GEO. v. SUGYER, Valley City, OAK.
This grand Elixir is sold by druggists
in ali parts of America. 1t is n pure,
i honest Ss medicine: not a cheap sarsapa-
rilla. Try it to-day.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-05
Programme of Teachers Institute, June

Programme OF Teachers institute, Juhc
go.
The Hays county Teachers Institute Will
meet in regular session ut San Marcos on
Friday, June 20, at 10 a. N.
MORNING SESSION.
/. Address of Welcome IS. W. STANF1ELD.
2, Reply to address of
Welcome S. Z. DANIEL.
8. Enrolment of members.
1. Appointment of Programme Committee.
;. Assignment of Homes to Members.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
1. Opening Exercises MUSIC
2. Incentives to Study j. A. THOMAS.
3. Discussion Miss LAURA WILCOX
4. How to teach Grammar o. L. WHIPPLE
D;scpssion MRS. FOSTER
NIGHT SESSION.
/. Opening Exercises MUSIC
9. Address Hon. o. S. COOPER
Saturday.-MoRNINa SESSION.
/. Opening Exercises Music
9. what kind OF Miscellaneous
Profit?n r. E. DANIEL
2. DISCUSSION J. W. MARSHALL, of Kyle.
4. Spelling. and
Written Chas. E. WILLIAMS
5. Discussion II. IL. MARSHALL
AFTERNOON SESSION.
/. Opening Exercises MUSIC
2. Composition MILTON fARA
g. Discussion MISS ROSA hESDRIoh
L. Closing Business.
s. Report of Programme Committee.
! g. Resolutions and Adjournment.
Music Committee, - Misses CLARA
WooDAIL and ELLA STORY.
Committee Oh Entertainment. - Miss
| LAURA WILCOX.