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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our regular Correspondent

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WASHINGTON, ID. @. July z, 1890.
Mr. Reed saved tho President from
the necessity OF vetoing free coin.
age silver bill, and il is believed that
that IN return for that service he
will seek and probably get tho sup
port OF tho ADMINISTRATION IN the
effort to secure action on the federal
election bill by the Senate. This
gives promise OF tremendous pres
suro-such pressure as might ma
turally be expected to overcome oil
resistance But lis evident that the
only way that the bill can be brought
to vote ia by change of the rules
OF the Senate SO as to have the pre-
vious question ordered and thus far
cut off debate. There are undoubt-
eddy Senators who might not have
the frmness to resist party pressure
and vote against the bill directly who
would vote steadily against change
OF rules.
The members OF the Senate Fin
ance Committee show no great dis
position to get together for further
discussion OF the tariff question, and
from this indication it seems more
than likely that the real battle on the
tariff will not begin for some time.
The committee has yet to take under
consideration the reciprocity ques-
ton.
The United States Senators charge
the contingent fund of the Senate
not only with their Apolinaris, gin
ger ale, lemons, and sugar, but also
with their snuff. 1t is pretty well
known that on a ledge in the wall
behind the presiding officer of the
Senate there are fixed two old plain
black snuff boxes, one on the Repub-
lcan and one on the Democratic side.
It is well known that the grave and
revered Senator's patronize these
snuff boxes quite literally, and ap
pear to appreciate them quite highly.
But where the snuff comes from is
not generally known. The idea pro
baby prevails that this snuff was
donation from some millionaire Sena
tor like Stanford to his brother Sena-
tors, or it may have been supposed
ed that the snuff was furnished by
the venerable and amiable Capt.
Bassett as token of his regard for
the august body which he has care
fully watched over for 50 many years.
1t would hardly occur to any one
that such an item would be charged to
the contingent fund Of the Senate.
But such is tho case. The last an
nual report of the secretary OF tie
Senate showed that on certain day
the sum of $3.50 was paid to Isaac
Bassett "for five and q quarter
pounds of Copenhagen snuff for use
in the Senate Chamber"
The wool-growers have officially
announced their opposition to Secre-
tary Blaines plan of reciprocity. 1t
was great oversight on the part
of Blaine in consulting the welfare OF
the wool consumers and neglecting
the interests of the wool-growers,
In discussing the federal elections
bill the Democrats are Mortified at
the prospect of mnskets at the polls
and republicans express the same
horror at the spectacle of shot-guns-
i.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24
What greater folly can man W,

What greater folly can man who
is earnestly in favor of Hogg and q
railroad commission commit than to
vote for men for the legislature who
were but yesterday bitterly opposed
to both, though now protesting con-
versions Who can feel any assur-
ance that if elected they may not &C
back to their former position?
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24
You tickle me and I'll tickle you

You tickle me and I'll tickle you,'
seemed to be the rule prescribed for
the last county convention. Accord
ingly it was moved that we indorse
Rogan for representative because his
county endorsed Kone, but not
Francis because his county recon-
mended Clemens. How grand!
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24
Call for Senatorial Convention.

BY virtue of the authority in me vested
AS chairman of the Democratic Executive
Committee of the 25th Senatorial District
of Texas. hereby call a convention of
delegates to meet at the court house in the
town Of New Brsunfe,s, Comal county.
Texas, on the goth day Of July next, at IL
O'Clock a. m, for the purpose of nominating
a democratic candidate for State senator.
Papers throughout the district viii please
COPY F. HAMPE.
Chairman Executive Committee 18th
Senatorial District.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24

As q locker on for part OF the
time at the convention on Saturday,
we were forced to the conclusion
that the political millennium is still
a considerable distance of.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24

4 iockhaTt correspondent OF the
San Marcos FREE Pass under the
head Of Questions for Candidates.
asks. among other questions, bow
certain Candidates stand on the
h-mesteai lau7 The same question
is frequently a. ked in this county by
uBihinkiag IaeE- TIE homestead
iau Is a oCnsiitut5.al provision aud
coudidatos, even u elected have
nothing 20 - VII r,--Flr-ysgllle
Chronicle
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24

Mr.. L. L. Browne, while opposing
Clemens, was compelled to admit
that he is an honest and capable
man. His chief objection was that
Clemens resides in another part Of
of the district. A mighty objection
"a be sure!
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24
The influences which assumed

The influences which assumed to
manage, and did manage TO large
extent, the convention of Saturday,
tried hard tc prevent its endorse
ment OF MIR. Francis, the farmers
candidate for representative, because
his county, (Guadalppe) Endorsed
Clemens instead of Kone, but they
were unable TO stem the tide.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24

One of the amusing incidents in
the present campaign is that George
Warwick Clarke, of Waco, heads the
list of delegates from the second
ward IN Waco to the county conven
ton, and the delegates are instructed
for Hogg.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24

The county papers almost unani-
mously support Hogg for governor,
while the city dailies are nearly all
for Cook. Having these facts in
view the Texas Stockman and Farm.
er said:
At this date glance around the
political horizon of the great state OF
Texas would seem to indicate that
the country papers are several laps
ahead. The hand Dress Is not 30
rapid, but it gets there just the same.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24
A Card.

A Card. :,
Thanking naytriendS ana
customers for the liberal pa
tronaSe they hare beStoTn
upon me tor the past season
Ibee to inform you thm
hare again made arTan e,
nae1tS for the agency OF .a ~
Deere and Eagle Plo1cs, 0Om =
of them having pT0Ue't, ~,
great success, also M %
standard and Eagle Cat ~.
UatOrs and Planters, ;nr
G0r7,licE Binders and .hy' :,
ers and other fESt7cte'J1
T farming implements 1c = :.
I offer at LOI0 prices ana y"
liberal terms. -
By fair and square ae =,
ia6S I shall try to retain -
confidence of my Ugeh
sc5fch IhaUe so literally g
ioyed, and it is Icith Pr, 20
that / refer to cuSt0D'....,,
ichO hare stood by me ~
the last 20 years.
nm. GIES6
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24
ENTITLED TO The BEST.

All are entitled to the best that their
money will b1y, - every family should
have. al once. . bottle Of the best family
remedy, Syrup q Figs 10 cleanse the sys-
TEN when cosfive CT biliOas. For sale IN
soc and Sl.O0 bottles h. ell lssdiog drug
cfsfs
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24
ST. LEONARD HOTEL.

The citizens of San Marcos
and surrounding country are
invited to call and make the
acquaintance of the "St Leon
ard Hotel" when they have
business in San Antonio. No
where in Texas can nicer &C
commodations, better fare, or
more home comfort be found
for $I.5o and $2.oo per day.
Street cars and stages pass the
door.
PHINEAs p. LoUNsBERY,
Proprietor.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24

Candidate Cook has claims to a
place among the granSers. CALVES
ton News.
The only claim in this line we ever
heard ascribed to him was the cursing
of San Marcos corporation while a
resident here, with that abominable
pest, johnson grass.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24

AlcClennan County the home OF
Warwick Clark, instructed for Hogg
and commission.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24

The love ofthe San Antonio Elk
press for Judge Cook passeth that OF
woman.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24

And now Hogg lacks only one vote
OF the requisite two-thirds.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24
County Democratic Convention.

Pursuant TO coll the democratic
county convention met at the court
house IN the town of San Marcos, on
Saturday. July 10, 1890, and was
called to order Professor John u.
Pritchett, chairman of the executive
committee, who stated the object OF
the meeting was to to elect delegates
to the state, congressional, senatorial
and representative conventions and
trunsact such other business as may
properly como before the convention.
L. II. Browne Esq. was elected tenn
porary chairman and Lee j. Roun-
tree temporary secretary.
On motion of ID. G. Burleson, two
persons from each justices precinct
were appointed as q committee on
credentials, basis of representation
and permanent organizations, as fol-
lows:
Precinct No. John S. Brown
and James S. Watson.
Precinct No. 2.-Dr. j. G.. Barbee
and H. G. Wallace.
Precinct No. 3.-William Garnett
and M. NJ. Echols.
Precinct. No. 4.-B. r.. Wilhite
and l. g. p. McLendon.
Precinct No. 5.-W w. Pickett
and d. @. Burleson.
During the absence of the COM
mittee upon motion L. II. Browne
addressed the convention in advocacy
of the election of Attorney General
James S. Hogg for governor and the
adoption nf the proposed railroad
commission amendment.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24
Representative Convention.

Lockhart, Tex, July z, 1S90;--To the
Democrats of Hays, Caldwell and Guada'
Iupe counties. Democratic convention
is hereby called to meet in the city of
San Marcos on Tuesday the 9th day OF
August 1890 to nominate Democratic can
didates for Representatives from the
ninety-frst Legislative District of Texas.
The cha!rmen of the Democratic Executive
committee of the counties composing the
District are requested to take such action
rs will secure proper representation In said
convention.
J. w. CAMPBELL,
Chairman Dem. Elk. Com. 9lst, District.
The Democrats of Hays county will take
due notice of the above, and govern them
selves accordingly. JOHN E. PR1ToHETT.
Chairman Dem. Elk Com. Hays Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24

Po.rTs.S no communication published unless
n, writer. real name accompanies II, not fofpuo-
io.,iop unless desired but for our osn es"sh'
and proteetion.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-07-24

All cosrusioAriOss Tor the Pass Passes should Dc
..u, IN on Monday TO Insure insertion the same
week, and all advertisements and business notices
not later than "Wednesday noon
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-04-23

Undoubtedly tn" largest stump in the state
Of Washington is the one located just below
Snohomi>h City, on the farm of ". 5 Clay.
says The Seattle Press. 1t is a huge cedar,
and its diameter is 20 feet-a surface sufficient
for forty men to stand upon. The tree was
burned down some sixteen years ago, and its
wood was used for fence rails, shingles, etc
There was enough material in the tree to fur,
nish rails for the fencing of large Texas
farm.
The stump was photographed when five
horses, standing abreast, three feet apart,
and thirty men were upon it. Such photo
is nov in possession of the writer and other.
in Snoh"mi,H \ circle whose diameter is q
feet must be G3 feet in circumference and
contain an area of 3l4 square feet. The tree
belonging the big stump was SO feet IL
height, AMI its volume was, therefore, G,374
cubic feet. This was giant! Poetry has
lauGei the majestic oak but its size is often
eclipSed 10y Washingtons cedars.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-04-23
"Did You Ever"

One of the Seventh avenue cars stopped at
Twenty-first street the other day to let
sharp featured, snappy eyed woman get
aboard. When the conductor came forward
to collect her fare she gave him tifty-cent
piece. After giving her change he had
turned to 90 to the platform, when she
stopped him by saying:
"Oh, conductor, you have not given me
the right change"
The conductor said politely: II think you
must be mistaken, lady. | gave you four
ten cent pieces and nickel"
But you didn't" contradicted the sharp
featured woman; ''yOu gave me only four
ten cent pieces"
The conductor counted his change and said:
"You certainly must be mistaken, for the
change in my pocket is all right"
did you cvcr:n remarked the now thor
oughly excited woman, appealing to a fat
man opposite. The stout man did not signify
whether he ever did or not, and she began
upon the conductor again.
"Inevermake a mistake, said She. "Whcn
know Il thing know it,
But | certainly gave you the right
change"
She turned to the lady in the corner and
asked: INA you ever: Inc lauS was nOl-
commital, which forced the sharp featured
woman to appeal to an old man who was
reading The Sun. Whether he ever did or
not was, however, left shrOuded in gloom.
The conductor counted over his change again.
Then an idea occurred to him.
"Won't you get up, lady, and see whether
that nickel is not in your clothing some
where" he asked.
She fairly gasped for breath as she re
marked, Did you ever:' to the whole car.
Then the conductor gave up the fight and
drew forth five cent piece from his pocket,
which she placed in her purse.
As the car approached Thirty-fOurth street
she signaled the conductor that she wanted
to get Off Six very much interested passen-
gers watched her rise to leave the car, and
there was a general sigh of satisfaction and
an air of I-told-yOu- on every ones face
when the missing nickel dropped from a
fold in her dress and rolled on the floor. The
conductor called her attention to it, but the
only satisfaction he got for it was the remark
she made as she looked back at the shining
coin on the floor:
You ought to know enough to make the
right change, and not make such a fuss about
itn-New York Sun.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-04-23

The capri or male fig is no good in itself, but
its pollen is necessary TO fertilize the fruit of
the female tree. In Asia this is done by a
wasp called "blastophaga," which carries the
pollen from one TO the other. Here we have
neither capri figs to supply the pollen, nor
blastophaga to carry it, 50 our fruit gets no
fertilizing or \ application" and thereby
lacks two qualitl,3: First, the seeds will not
grow without such fertilizing, and, second,
the fruit itself is somewhat deficient in flavor
as the result of the deprivation. 1t will be
noticed that in eating an imported fig the
seeds themselves are agreeable to the taste
imparting "A fine, nutty flavor. In the home
fig the seeds are dry and tasteleSs. The dark
figs seem the richest in flavor with us, and
appear to suffer less than the white ones from
this want of fertiliAng. Los Angeles Times
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-04-23
About Hotel Registers.

Probably very few travellers, as they affix
their signatures to the register, notice the fact
chat nine-tenths Of the best hotels in the coun
try are supplied with such books by the same
firm. Such is the case, however, and, what
is more To the point, the registers don't cost
the hotels a cent. They are supplied gratis
by firm in Chicago, who makes its money
and lots Of it, too-from the advertising print
ed in the books. All that is asked of the hotels
Is a contract that they will use no other regis
tersthan hosesupplied by the firm mentioned,
and it furnishes good books, with fine quail
ity OF indianapolis journal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-04-23

If a man has weary nerves and thump-
ing h adarh" nothing prevents his coming
home and tying q towel about his brOws Ike
a Turk, 0li beng as grumpy a, one the rest
Of tLn &C., mlTg But woman in tho same
cas-. ra.t only i"o', IonEinsly at her old wrap,
per and then and painfully build up hcr
Psyche knot and an agreeable smile of ex
actly the right angle, else she will hear that
Hang it! It's enough to drive a fellow to
his club to have an untidy wife lying about
on the sofas" and that the deuce knows
why woman always manages to look pretty
before marriage and never AFTER
In fact, being a woman at all is snare
and a delusion
1t sounds Very, very nice, but its awful
a woman isn't even allowed to grow Old in
peace. Going the course of all nature is just
the worst crime she can commit. If she
isn't married her brothtrs don't forgive her
for it, and if she is married her husband
won't
So Their" it is, bore any way you look at
it.-EXchan~'.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-04-23
As She Is Writ in Japan.

\ Toxic correspondent gives some amusing
specimens Of English as it is written by the
japanese. Among them are these, from q
library company's rules: "The Profession OF
our Company is supplying the all japanese
Classical and Modern Books or Chinese and
English Language Books to Readers for re,
Chewing duly Lending Price" The object OF
our library is for the Reader who desired tc
Read many book at one time for searching
useful matter. Therefore all book which is
ready in our Company, is permit to Read
but the prevailing Book at present is wished
for Reader to be lend from the procedeur OF
of sending" "Who has read the Book of our
Company, above Three month by the Polish
way of the reading, thought of our Company
will send the Signature of Special and may
be lend by paying Lending Price that miti
eating Ito of it."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-04-23
Tobacco Chewing MInlstcrs.

When Rev DIR. Tiffany, of Minneapolis,
preached in Chicago his brethren all knew
that he loved fine cut, because he made no
secret Of the chewing habit. He was a regu-
lar attendant at those Monday morning "mu-
listers meetings which the average reporter
hates, but which are really ENJOYABLE on &C
count Of tn bright sayings and clever witt
CiSInS of preachers who do not think they are
forbidden to indulge in a hearty laugh be
cause they occupy pulpit. While DR.. Tif
fanny wa, a participant in these meetings the
tobacco habit cam" up for discussion one
morning. \ well known bishop was preSid.
ing. One after another the brethren arose
and condemned the Use of tobacco in any
form. Then one Of them, during a lull, SAID
he would like to hear Dr. TifTanys ideas on
the subject. The big doctor arose. Il chew
tobacco he said, land you all know it. Now,
| would like to have all those who do not USE
tobacco rise i'll their seats" There was a
grand uprising "Remaln standing, please,
said the doctor, as he looked over the cadav
erous men landing before him. evil those
who l.ac tobacco please step forward hereF
he said, and half dozen sleek looking par
SONS walked up and joined him. "Stand up
bishop; you're Chewer,n he said to the pre-
siding divine, and he joined the group. DR.,
Tiffany then looked over the thin fellows who
tabOOed tobacco, turned to the healthy look
ing m"M around him end said: Brethren,
think We are doing pretty we'll" The argu
ment was unapswerable, Chicago Herald,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-04-23
Are 1IanuSCriDts Rrado

l. seems pet idea with some authors TO
trouble themselves over the oft mooted ques-
ton, Are all the manuscripts which come to
magazines carefully read" There are some
manuscripts that 90 unread, for the reason
that their unwOrthineSs is apparent from the
opening page, and often from the opening
sentence. Or, their unsutabiIIty will be re-
vealed from their subject title, and it is then
that the editorial decision is made regardless
of the literary merit which the article may
possess. The most attractive and best COM
posed articles are Ofttimes the most unSuited
for the magazine TO which they are submitted.
And therein comes the tact of correct appli-
cation so often lacking with authors
But of the thousands of manuscripts sent
to the magazines each year, each one receives
examination, some more some less, precisely
in proportion to their relative merit, and of
this authors can feel assured. The funny
Photographer has magnifed the editors waste
basket far beyond its normal proportions
In reality, but few manuscripts are consigned
therein richly deserve the interment. Repu-
table publications will always return manu-
scripts where postage is inclosed, except in
special instances, and then the declaration is
always made in some conspicuous place of
the periodical Authors as a rule, are safer
in the hands of the editor today than they
were twenty years ago. If tho literary sup
ply has increased, SO has the demand
Ladies Home Journal
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-04-23
Treatment Of Chinese Physicians.

The emperor of China, on hearing for the
first time that physicians in all foreign cOun-
tries were paid according to the number Of
visits they made to the patient, was surprised
TO find that other countries were 50 diamet-
ricalIy opposed to China in so simple a Gus
tom. After few moments of reflection the
emperor replied: "Now l shall inform you
how manage my physicians. | have four,
to whom the care Of my health is committed;
a certain weekly salary is allowed them; but
the moment ! am ill their salary stops till
am well again. need not inform you that
my illnesses are very short.'-New York
Ledger.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-04-23

character since the days of Wellington. Then
the commander chief had far more power
and influence in the decision of military ques-
tions than at present. Then the supply of
guns, arms, ammunition and of all sorts of
military materials was in the hands of an
officer selected on account of great experience
in war He was styled the master general of
the ordnance. He was member of the gov
eminent and often cabinet minister He
was, in fact, the adviser of the government
on all military matters. That office was
abolished, and ut present all this duty of sup
ply, which requires great technical training
aud military experience, is relegated to a
don't think the arrangement good one
Gen. Viscouut Wolssley, X. p, etc, in Har
per'S Magazine
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-04-23
A nmge stamp Collection.

The American school boy that prides him
self on having the biggest collection of post
age stamps IN his native village, town or
county, will hear with envy that the French
navy department in Paris has amassed, not
merely huge album, but gigantic library
of such precious trhes. 1t is the largest col
lection in the world. This, of course, is pub
lie prupcrty.-Paris Letter