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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-01-25
DIRECTION OF WINDS.

In 1888, with 1S,O25 inches of rainfall
there was 50 per cent. of wind power
and 40 per cent. of cloudiness. In 1889
with 1925 inches Of rainfall there was
1877 per cent. of wind power and 36.6 per
cent OF cloudiness. Icompare these two
years because the rainfall is near the
same, but the conditions are different.
Previous to 1888 the prairie had been
frequently burned over, hence the small
number of Gains and the high percentage
of cloudiness.
Since 1888 bat few prairie fires. and
they local. have allowed dense growth
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-01-25
SELL CHEAP FOB READY PAY.

I Will warrant all my work. Please
give me a call. I am north of Opera
Block and in the rear of DR.. Farmers
Drug Store. A. z. LIPE.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-01-25
Bucklen,s Arnica salve.

The BEST SALvE in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tatters. chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price % cents PEI
box. For sale by A. B. Jones.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-01-25

The campfire at Hays City was largely
attended and was success in every re-
spect.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-01-25
A Series Of Biblical R0naIcss,

TIE WEEKEY on SEMZ- TTZKLY
WIN RECEIVE BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVING
Which Of Itself ought TO be worth the
price OF the paper.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08
Dripping Springs, Texas,
From BlStrOD,

BAsrnop, Texas, May 3, 1S90-We
have received more rain here in this
county than most of the farmers
have been praying for. The Colorado
has been up and overlooking the low
lauds for over week, but Is falling
at this writing.
District court is still in session.
They had q heavy docket here this
term. Think some 20 murder cases,
besides 20 divorce suits and lot of
civil matter. SO far there has not
been single conviction in any of
the murder cases, but you know this
county is proverbial for clearing muir
derers. Judge Teichmuller being
sick the Bar has appointed Judge
Dyer Moore of this place to fill the
vacancy.
Bastrop seems to be on building
boom, at least all the houses are oc.
cupied and you could not hire car
penter for either love or money.
They are going to have u grand
May feast here on May 2Sth and 29th.
They are putting up pavilion
on the grounds at the east side of
town, costing $1,000 paid for by
private subscription. So much for
to-day, X.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08
TO ADVERTISERS.
The Free Press as an Advertising
Medium,

M p. Vice. ,,r.,,,,0;,u
ihe iieo IieSs rs o." u'eih''"S
Meuluhi'
The FRrE PRESS is leading local newspaper The
be t advertising medium. and has the hest printing
office between Austin and San Antonio. It ciIcu.
lates considerably North az well A. South. "A live
paper, devoted TO the development and progress Of
the country, Jeffe-sonian Democratic In politics.
The FEE PaEs. has been published by its present
proprietor FOR sixteen years. Il Is we'll established,
and gaining steadily in public favor. Especial at.
tep,iop /. called to the ou.n.or.. of i,s circulation
II roes among the hast cl.,, O v.Il-,o do farmers
and bus;pcs. man In ,bis rs.nect I, b,. NO suprs.
ION =, rur sr.rx writs 70, advertising rates.
WHAT cro powEJIk SAY.
Tho ..,,-Ln,rn .a,.r,;s,,r .co,cv n, ,,eo. P,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08

The members Uf the Farmers AL
lance, and many farmers who are
not connected Mith the order, have
signified their intention to patronize
cotton baggipg, and it is hoped that
ginners and merchants will cooperate
with them in the matter. Thisactiop
is not because it hes vet been finally
decided that cotton is altogether. or
in any way preferable TO jute, but
arises in opposition to the trust.
The trust need not try to blind the
former, with jate at Q cts. per yard,
We fully know tue meaning, and per
fectly understand the drift of such q
movement.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08
COrOnal Notes.

Thursday morning dawned, not
bright and beautiful, as we all hoped,
but damp and cloudy with u drizzle,
which finally ended in hard shower
The hope that we had chung to before
died ont as we heard the rain come
down with such force on the roof,
but about 10 o'clock the weather
frightened and we were permitted to
sec the laying of the corner stone of
."Corcnal Institute All the board
ing girls were there in their pretty
white dresses, looking so fresh and
gay. No wonder some of the Austin
boys lost their hearts to them.
The Masons, Sunday schools and
fire boys accompanied by the band,
marched to the hill where the corner
stone was layed by the Masons, after
which we listened to an excellent ad-
dress, useful as well as agreeable,
delivered by Mr.. Chapel Of Austin.
Several of the boys took dinner at
Prof. Thomas on holiday and went
10 the river with the girls In the af-
ternoon.
The entertainment given at the
residence Of Mr.. Barber was one OF
the most pleasant Of the season, well
attended and enjoyed by all
A large party of young folks, in
Miss FOrqurean and Miss
went "dewberry hunt
ing Saturday. They found very
few deWberTies. but a great deal Of
fun and plenty Of pets
We are glad 10 see Miss Rosa back
in school again. but not being strong
she can not drill the calistbeuIcs class.
As the season draws to q close the
hard final examiUa atoms come O.
Prof Stanfeld must have gwen
40 unusually hard one IN arit5z3eic.
~ ouly one boy passed TIE one 10
be congratulated - John L1by one
Of The brightest boys u school
APuFu
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08
Echoes from COrOnai.

The picnic last Thursday was an
enjoyable affair.
The school boys were done up in
the first round last Thursday, while
the town boys remained in the ring
all day without any injury whatever.
The school boys did not feel bad.
Oh, No!
One of the pets on being asked
how he enjoyed his dinner he said:
Turkey on the half shell for tNo
Our charming school mate, Miss
Beulah Cardwell made a flying trip
to Lockhart Saturday and returned
Monday eve.
1t is so said that two of our most
charming damsels spent the night
after the picnic in solitude in their
rooms, crying, boo! hoo!!
The first 'pansy' of the season was
seen on the picnic ground Thursday,
but it vanished with .'smile'
We are sorry to hear of the depar-
ture of Miss Litischie Nichols from
our school, may she return next
September.
The boys were defeated in n game
of ball Saturday, inst because the
girls were not present.
The sociable at Mrs. Blrber's
Thursday night was one of the incest
of the season. The picnic was no
comparison to it whatever.
NEMo.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08
Yell.

YELL, Texas, April 20 1S90-Yell is now
in direct postal Communication with the
outside world, the Office here, being an
established fact, the mails arriving, (va
Buda) aud departing semi-weekly, Wednes'
day and Saturday. This is not only great
convenience to the neighborhood, but had
become an actual necessity, for previous to
this Office being located at Yell. the nearest
one was 10 miles distant.
Our farmers, rs a rule, hBye all finished
planting, and are with few exceptions, well
up with their work. but should the preSen,
rains continue, they will all too soon be in
the weeds.
AS far as I can learn, people here have
suffered no unusual loss, or annoyance from
rats from which there is so much complaint
from the prairie portion of the country, but
the crows are q great nuisance and many
fields OF fine corn now show only poor
stand, in consequence of their depreda-
tons.
1t is too early yet to estimate the coming
crops, which are hardly planted, but every
body anticipates good season, all are con-
sequently very hopeful and cheerful.
The most important event in this vicinity
far some time past, is the advent of little
Master Skinner, and Us the young gentle
man had been preceded at various inter
walls, by the three Misses Skinner it is the
occasion of much rejoicing, indeed it is hard
TO say whether the noiShbors. or the
happy father the most delighted.
We are exceedingly sorry In having to
chronicle the decease of Mr. Aaron English,
who lived near jacobs Well. By his death
we lose good friend and neighbor and the
county good citizen. 1t is only few
weeks ago that MIR. Bundrick, of Winlberly,
died, he being a son in law of Mr.. English
We deeply sympathize with the bereaved
relatives.
The advocates of good roads have plenty
of ground for their argument, whichever
way they may turn Mt this time.
we tIO Rli'i W Stc Iilo hsE hEoS iuhho
such determined stand in behalf of educa-
ton. The ouIy wonder is, that there should
be any opponents; whoever they may be
they certainly cannot be fathers of families.
Education is the only thing parent can
give his children that the child can neither
lose or the world rob him of. We wish you
all success in this direction.
In the notes I sent you have omitted to
say Mt. Sharp school was closed owing to
the prevalence of measels for two weeks
and is likely to continue closed some time
longer in consequence of Mr.. Wyatt being
down with the grip.
Should think San Marcos will rejoice
when Scotty makes his exit.
The wretch concentrated all in self,
Living shall forfeit fair renown,
And, dUubly dying, shall go down
To the vile dust. from whence he sprung
Unwept, unhonored, and unsung.
Sir Walter SCOTT.
An OLD FRIEND.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08
Specinl Clubbing Offers.

We offer the Detroit Free Press
and the San Marcos FREE Press for
s2.1o.
The Fort Worth Gazette weekly
md the FREE PnEss at $3.50.
The Weekly st. Louis Globe-Demo
crat and the FREE Press both for
$2.10.
The New York World. weekly, and
the FREE PnEss at only $50 for both.
The World is one OF tho prominent
Democratic papers. each number
containing "a columns including q
bigb class popular novel.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08
The Pope and the Labor Question.

The London Herald prints the re-
port of an interview with the pope.
In discussing the labor question his
holiness dwell upon the necessity
for improving the moral condition of
both workmen and employers. He
said that he intended to form "a com
mittee IN every diocese in the world
whose nuty it would be to call the
toilers together on every fast day
and rest day, and discuss their duties
and teach them and inspire them
with true morality. Second rules of
life, said the pope, must be founded
upon religion. The committees which
he proposes to form are to consist of
workmen, or of those sympathizing
with workmen, and a bishop is to be
at the head of each committee. Re,
ferring to the subject of a European
disarmament. he said that military
life surrounded thousands OF young
men with violent and immoral in
flueuces, and crashes and degrades
them. Armies drain countries of
their wealth: they withdraw labor
from the soil, overtax the poor, i'm.
poverish the populace, set the peo-
pie against each other and intensity
natural Jealousies. They are anti
Christian. The doctrine of arbitra-
ton rs accepted by America is the
true principle. but most Of the men
controlling Europe do not desire the
truth.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08

The Improvement in stock OF all
kinds is no less striking than the inn
provement in fencing, houses and.
indeed, in every way in this country
during the last ten years.
How we'll / can recall the old wind
splitters which were made up (some
times by the owner) into light sides
and aim sides.
A hog that netted over $50 lbs.
then was big thing. Now We have
plenty at from $50 to 400 lbs.
How has the change comet
Once in O while some new conner
would talk Of improved stock, some
even tried il lin the old way OF telling
it to take care of itself but the old
settlers said it wouldn't do.
Finally Mr.. NJ. O. Covett, new
conner, sent east and brought on
some Jersey Red pigs. The neigh
bors laughed at him for going to such
expense as he had for o couple Of
young pigs. but he kept them up,
fed well, and abided his time. Final
ly he called some OF his neighbors
in to see some young pigs which, at
4 months, weighed from 100 to $50
lbs. The he laughed. for everybody
and his wife wanted one or more
Jersey Reds, and Mr.. Covett's Outlay
was more than covered.
But this country is indebted to Mr..
Covett for more than the improve
ment in its hogs. 1t is the lesson that
fine stock scared for" pays.
Having shown what he can do in
rooters, Mr.. G. has now brought on
some scratchers; they are Longshanks
and Plymouth Rocks, and Mr.. G. says
they are as pure bloods as his Jersey
Reds, which are from Alice Burpee,
Penn.
They are certainly fine looking
chickens, and the eggs are twice the
ordinary weight. To turn to other
stock though.
There is marked, general improve
ment in COWS. There has been no
special effort in that direction, pro-
baby because the price of cattle has
declined 80 in the period of which l
write. Horse stock, on the other
hand, has been pushed on all sides,
one good horse after another being
brought into the country. The heavy
cost of pure bloods has alone pre-
vented their purchase. but have come
near it in the fine stallion now owned
by Nc Kellar and Sorrells. Beside
him our horses, pretty fair sized,
look like the old time ponies did com.
pared to our present stock. We are
not using the same judgment with
the human stock.
ON DIR
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08

Convict Kemmler, who was to
have been executed by electricity in
Auburn prison this wrek, has been
respited once more--this time by the
intervention of the United States
court with writ of habeas corpus.
1t is clearly case TOR the consider.
alton of the Federal Judiciary. The
Constitution of the United States de-
clares that "cruel and unusual pun
ishment shall not be inflicted" The
Appellate Court of New York, pass
ing upon the same phrase, which is
incorporated in the State Constitu-
ton of New York, has decided in
Reminders case that while death by
electricity is unusual, it is not cruel,
and is, therefore, not unconstitution-
al. But it is well enough to have
the opinion Of the highest tribunal in
the land on the subject, SO as TO final
ly settle thelegally of electrical exc
cutions. Kemmler may not be put
TO death for year to come.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08
Drippiug Springs.

Have Just time before mail goes
out to mention a fewitems of interest
which come IN.
The Rev. Mr.. Mutt Marshal is to
he married on Tuesday next, to Miss
Kemp OF johnson City.
Mr.. Linneweaver has moved his
family into the house vacated by Mr..
Ed. Wallace.
A Presbyterian clergyman preach
cd at the Methodist church last night
We bear that Afr. Durair's Book
keeping class Is progressing
We hsd = big thunder storm last
night. Here, nov a-days when u
rams q pours.
FISHING parties On Ouion Greek
last week were most successful Mr.
Hsneson and party caught ninety
fish ca che trlp
" Az
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08

We were favored with q call on
Saturday from Hon. William Clemens,
of New Braunfels. We were graft
fled to have his endorsement of the
cause of the FREE PRESS on the pub
JIG school question, and to find that
he is n veteran in the same cause,
having been instrumental, as q mem
Der of the legislature some ten years
ago, in passing the law authorizing
cities and towing to take charge of
their public shoots, which has been
of such incalculable benefit to the
State. Mr.. Clemens is ripe states
man, OF broad patriotic and philan-
throplc views. He is at present
member of the lower branch OF the
legislature but we believe his true
place just now is in the Senate. and
that the people will call aim to that
place.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08
Property for Rent

After the 18th Of Jund NEXT month"; my
commodious and well known Dwelling con-
sisting Of 5 rooms, large halls, one of the
largest aud coolest cisterns of water. with
trout and back yards. garden lots, hone lot,
with cribs and large stable included, will
be for rent, and anyone wishing same vii
do well to apply TO me before I start on my
Summer trip on "Wednesday, the llth inst
VIII rent household and kitchen furniture
10 night party. J. b. HANELA.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08
FOR THE CAMPAIGN.

We will furnish the FREE Press
from this date to January ], 1891, for
One Dollar 10 advance. The period
OF time will cover the whole of the
campaign, including one month for
the results OF the elections and an
other added for good measure.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08

sh Ahy other paper or periodical
not included in The aboce list, .JM'-
niohed at prop0' tionate rates, on or
dcred separately at publishers prices,
free Of chuyc aHd postage prepaid an
all cases.
The many losses cGused by failures. robbery or
and petty thelts out OF the nails make 1t absolute
~ necessary TO send considerable sums by posia
order, registered letter or drah.
The safe arrival Of all publications guaranteed.
II after reasonable time any subscriber fails to
receive the publication sent for notify us by postal
card iha: the error. II any, may be promptly cor
rectod
Our responsibility ceases when paper arrives
with dates correctly credited, which is evidence the
publisher has been paid.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08

George W. ChiIds, the rich Phila-
delpbia editor and philanthropist,
began his business career by sweep
ing out stores in Baltimore. He
came to Philadelphia unknown and
penniless, and finally workad his
way into book store.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08
The dam question at Austin carried
last Monday by q vote 1854 II 90.
SLOW 10 Cure All skin DIseases.y

SIMPLY ETply 'SUAJus's Oiu;meni. No
internal nedicioe required. Cares letter.
sczsruA itch. al erupiiOUs on Tie face.
hH11s. zoe &e., leaving the skin clfar.
white sod beAlthy. It, great baalinE and
eursiIve pOusrs are Possessed By 10 otbsr
remedy Asa TO1r druggist for S~ayBs's
Dirfnerf
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08

LippincOtts Magazine is showing
remarkable enterprise in securing all
the greatest novelists at home and
abroad 10 contIibute to its pages
The Nav number contains a nov
elette by Bret Harte entitled "A
Ssppbo Of Green Springs That
Mr.. Hartes residence abroad has
not duIled bis genI1s for depicting.
Western scenes and character y
sbuudeutly proven BY BIS latest
story. uL5cL = ooe Of the brightest
and everest Fr5i1ets q lis hrslliaut
per
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08
Alliance Resolutions.

The following resolutions were I'M
animously adopted ut the last meet
ing of the Hays county Farmers AL
lance, April 8:
Resolved. That we demand pri-
mary election. That the members
of the Farmers Alliance make their
influence felt in the same, SO that the
welfare of farmers and wage workers
may be made manifest in the choice
of delegates to county and State con-
ventions.
On motion tho secretary was direct
ed to send copy Of the same, to the
chairman of the executi, committee,
of the democratic party in Hays
county.
Resolutions introduced by Milton
Park, and adopted by unanimous
votes by Hays county Farmars' AL
lance April s, 1890.
Whereas, the time is near ut hand
when we shall express our preference
at the polls for state and county
officers, and
Whereas, it is of the utmost i'm
portance that tho best and safest
men be selected for these positions
who will guard and protect the in
terest of the laboring class fully and
faithfully, and
Whereas we recognize true Demo
cracy to be the greatest good to the
greatest number.
Be it resolved, that we will not
give our support, suffrage nor in
fuence to any man for any Office
within our gift, who will not pledge
himself to support and stand by the
principles enunciated by the National
Alliance and Industrial Union, at st.
Louis, Mo. in national convention
assembled in Dec. 1889.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08

he importance a purifying the hood san-
not BE overesiimated. for without pure
bod y0u ozun0; enjoy good health.
At tbs season nearly every one needs :
coed r1eliciue % T-rify, vitzlize. and enrich
TIE hood and Hood-s SarSapzrilla is worthy
yOur cuu1deuce- Il Is peculiar IN that i
ttrtur1he-s and tuil1s U The system. creates
a. aTTetlie. ard taDes tie di-esdan, VILE
i erzE5czfes tisezse- Give Z trlzL
HooE's S-rs1r1rl-la u sod y Al Cr1rris-s.
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08

The absence OF the editor will nc
count for any shortcomings in his
department in this weeks issue.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08

All cossssoArioSs for the Pass Passes should be
sen, In 90 Monday TO Insure insertion the same
geek. and all Advertisements aud business notices
pet later than Wednesday noon.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08

Postwar no eommunies,ion published unless
he vritsrs real name accompanies IL. mol for pub
IostIon unless desired bu, for our own benefit
pad protseuon.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-05-08
Street improvements.

In our last We published in full tho re-
port OF the committee on the above sub
ject to tho city council. Below We give
specifications Of tho mode in which the
work Ia to be done, and the subsequent
resolution Of the council adopting said re-.
port;
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-23

Money on call easy, Ease.
Prime mercantile paper. 59'c..
Sterling ExchangeIQuiet and steady
6O-day bills, A.&h; demand, N.s'A.
MINING mutations as follows.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-23

An experience recently told me ola visit
TO the London Lyceum theater q twelve
months since, says the Ciothier aud fnf-
aishe,, ~yerifies the statement as TO the
n~ositiye rule of some of the English play
houses not to admit ladies or gentlemen
10 the stalls unless they are In evening
dress. The American had had a busy day
Of II and found that II was too late to put
himself into his dress suit. as was his GUS
tom when going to the theater' ana
hurried of i'm his ordinary morning SUIT
with his wife to witness the performance
~ Henry Irving i'm "The Dead Heart
A, the box Office he rendered
his money for n couple OF stalls.
The ~oiilciai looked the applicant over Tor
a moment, apparently arrived AZ the con-
c,usinn he was q gentleman and forth
with asked IL he would not accept q oox-
a much preferable and more expensive
situation.for his lady and himself.
III make this suggestion continued
the courteous and diplomatic representa-
tive. .because should you appear IN the
stalls not I'm full dress you would attrac'
an embarrassing amount OF notice as IN.
nnly nersons that had been prevented
for some cause or other. from obserViht
the usual Formally. lfeel sure tnai ni,uel
the circumstances you will find TINS DOB
more agreeable. .,., q, %,
..Neat way of putting, H. wasn't ~.
said the narrator. c~hipperly, "and so Eng
lish. you snow"