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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27
A Press With a History.

We have exchanged our Hoe nam
moth handpre for one OF more con-
venient size, The latter is an eight
column Washington, capable OF print
ing paper a size larger than tue
present form Of tho FREE PREss-as
large Ms San Marcos will need till
sbo needs u power press.
We founl the mammoth in the
little Office in this place when we
came hero in 1873. We were not a
little surprised, for we had never
seen so large n hand press Of tue
Washington pattern before. We af'
forwards purchased the outfit in or
der 10 get honorable possession OF
the field, and have had the press in
use ever since up to couple o. weeks
ag'.
A veteran Texas printer some
years since furnished US with a
sketch of tho history OF this old
press. We have mislaid the article.
but remember some Of the main
points, which are worthy of note.
Col. John S. Ford was the first
owner, about 1853, and it was used
by him in the publication of u paper
at Austin. 1t was afterwards used
in printing the Intelligencer, a paper
devoted to the support of Gen. Sam
Houston in his last run for Governor,
and to the advocacy of Union prin.
ciples later on. In it first appeared
Houston's famous Nacogdoches
speech, which was headed, another
Roar from the Old Lion"
During the war it was not used
and lay in a buck yard at Austin.
1t was subsequently, again put in use,
at Lockhart and perhaps other places,
till 1t was brought to this place.
We have been told it once passed
unscathed through fire. Its size
vas extra large, the platen being
about 44x54, weight about $500 lbs
"A giant truly. When new it was
a finely finished "machine."
We traded it to Johnson Bros,
San Antonio, and it's work is probably
not yet finished. Large as it is, it
would be worth house room as his
torical relic.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27
TO ADVERTISERS.
The Free Press as an Advertising
Medium.

The FRrE Press Isl leading local newspaper, the
office between Austin aud San Antonio. 1t circu-
lates considerably North as well as South. "A live
paper, devoted to the development and progress OF
the country. Jefe-souisn Democratic in politics.
The FERr Pakss has been published by its present
proprietor for sixteen years. 1t Is we'll established
and gaining steadily in public favor. Especial at
tenton is called to the CHARACTER Of its circulation.
1t goes among the best class wel-to. do farmers
and business men. In this respect it has NO SUPER
Tor IN THE SrATI, Write for advertising rates.
WHAT GEO. P. ROwELL h co. SAY.
The well-known advertising agency Of Geo. P.
Rowell & Co of New York City, have Issued an an
nua Newspaper Directory for over thirty years,
aud these publications have been generally recog-
nzed as authority as to the matter newspaper cir
culaton. IN the regular issue ofths Directory they
have incud' d all the newspapers published in the
United States 4 Canada. Recently however,
they have issued q condensed list. 1t gives only
THE BEST new spapers as advertising mediums,
and hence ia practically better, because more con-
venient, than their larger Directory, Four Hths OF
the newspapers Of the United States are practically
counted out" by intellTgen, advertisers. who only
want to know the BEST. Hence the value Of the
work under notice The publishers In the preface
well say; at Sits the west from the chaf II d.
reefs the attention Of advertiser toward papers
which he should and ought to use and tends to in
tercepta PARTON ofthat patronage which gees to
publications which cost greatly in excess Of any
power to benefit which they possess. II takes the
general ground that the best is the cheapest"
eneed scarcely say that on this plan the PREE
PRESs is given By this book (see page 1881 as THE
advertising medium OF San Marcos and Hays county
1t being the only one on the list. We respectfully
invite the attention Of advertisers both at home and
abroad, TO this tact
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27
OLD SPANISH GRANTS.
What the Land.Grabbers OF the Terri.
tories Want.

What the Land-Grabbers Of the Terri.
tories Want.
In his late message President Har-
rison recommends the creation OF a
Commission to adiudicate Spanish
grant titles in New Mexico and Ariz-
ona. This is exactly what the land
thieves of those Territories have been
urging during the last twenty odd
years. Such a tribunal, folding 8
sessions in the midst of communlti 8
extremely poor, ignorant of our lai =
guage and laws, and practically in
capable of taking care of themselves,
while exercising it's functions under
the immediate shadow of great mon
opolies, would prove wretched
truvesty of both justice and law. On
this subject do not speak at random.
The project of such Commission
was thoroughly tried in California
under the Congress of 1851, creating
it for that State as those of New
Mexico and Arizona. 1t failed utter
ly and shamefully. In the prepara-
ton of the case for trial the arts of
forgery, perjury and bribery were 80
perfectly mastered that the members
of the Commission, though capable
and honorable men, became the heIl :
less instruments of the organized TO-
query which employed them. Justice
and decency were defed and vast
areag of the lands of the United
States were handed over to land-grab-
bers who should have been sent to
the penitentiary. If President Har-
rison does not know these facts he
could readily find them out, for they
are perfectly understood in California
and are shown by the records of the
Land Department.
In referring 10 this question in the
sixth volume of his history of Califor-
MIA, Mr.. Bancroft has the follow
ing:
writing on subjects connected
with California annals, journalists,
Judges of the diffrent courts, lawyers
who took part in the long litigation,
public officials and private citizens,
successful SPECTATORS, impoverished
victims, squatters as we'll as grant
owners, residents ana visitors, Ameri
can pioneers no less than native Cali
fornians and Mexicans, alias their
testimony lies before me in PRINT and
manuscripts rees with remarkable
unanimitY that the practical working
of the law WAS oppressive and ruin
Gus; 1 heartily indorse the gener' !
disapproval."
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27
VALUATION OF SILVER AND GOLD.

In 1000 gold was worth ten times as much
as It's paler brother.
In It's gold was thirteen times moro valIi-
able than SILVER, just as 1t was 800 u. e.
In tho year 800 4. d. silver was IS to l; in
100 IL was s to |, and in 400 1t was ii to /.
In 1873 tho ratio Of silver to gold was 20 to
/. mud in 1868 it was at the highest ever
known, since which time it has gradually do
clined to 20 10 l.
At the beginning of the present century gold
had risen In value TO higher point than Mt
any timc since 500 A. D., being fifteen times
more valuable than silver.
In the days of the patriarch Abraham sill
yer was to /; D. c. 1000 1t was II to L; b. C..
700 1t was 10 TO l, and at the commencement
Of the Christian era 1t was to l.
In 1854 gold was only six times more valu-
able than the precious whits metal, silver,
and within the next hundred years two
pounds Of silver could be exchanged evenly
Tor one Of gold. New York Telegram.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27
The Dallas Public schools.

We take the liberty Of making the
following extract from private let
ter from u teacher in the public
schools Of the city OF Dallas, a South
ern lady, affiliated with an orthodox
Christian church. II seems 10 us
it should be accepted as convincing
testimony as to the effective and
bene6cent operation Of our public
school system:
San Marcos is 10 be congratulated
at the prospect OF having in the near
future a public school building, and
l was gratitied to see that our State
Superintendent had awarded credit
for it to the FREE PRLss. Our
school board is clamoring for more
school buildings for another year and
will get possibly two and it may be
three. Dallas now has four public
school buildings that would do credit
to any city in the Union, and yet as
many more are needed. One great
cause OF poor schools with rs has
been poor school buildings, and lack
of conveniences in the school room
For the last two sessions have occu-
pied one of the most pleasant rooms
in the Central High school; nothing
is lacking for comfort or convenience,
so that teaching large classes, rs is
necessary with us, can be done in a
much more satisfactory manner.
In the future our public schools
are to be the schools of the city, as
they should be; they are more thor
ongh and pains taking, they pay the
teachers more literally, if they
do work them harder than the pri-
yate schools, and therefore can com
lnand the best teachers. In corrob.
Grafton of what 1 say in behalf of
our public schools l have to state
that my sister and l have had the
advantages of three of the best pri-
vate schools in the Sonth, none of
which possessed single advantage
over our high school, in fact our
high school here l would patronize
in preference to any private school
that l know of. Some object that
no olioce of studies is allowed, and
with frai or delicate children it is
some times best to patronize private
institutions, but the majority will
stand the pressure.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

We notice that the Lockhart press
and people are agitating the esta-
blishment at that place of a first class
public school. Luckily for them
thew are not handicapped by the
presence OF any sectarian institution
to hinder aud thwart their benefi-
cent efforts. The Register Justly
SAYS:
The citizens Of this place can not
afford to longer do without a first
class institution Of learning. 1t Is
a necessity. The town is growing,
population is increasing. and Il the
place intends to offer inducement to
the outside world the first thing Il
must do i TO have a place where the
youth Of the country can be educated
The city will have 20 take control Of
the matter, issue bonds and erect =
suitable builiing. This matter al ]
be attended 10 IN tie near future,
and those expecting % make their
homes among u may rest assured
that within the next eighteen moutbs
there val be q school here EoTthy q
the togu and people
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27
FASHIONS FOR MEN.


solId black underwear In pure silk Is an
imnortad conceit which has captured Una
within OF many Americans
Tho embroidered shirt front has become a
General fayorits for day wear, while lo'
evening use fashionable men have praotica''y
discarded H.
The night shirt OF fashion Is becom'ng
thing Of gorgeousness, a China SIR foo''
hand embroidered in blue, pink or maroon
Is one Of the most priced effects
With full dress the double breasted wh''e
vest is in great demand. Tbs material may
DO plain or watered silk, embrolderel or not
according TO preference, or white p'qus'
The double breasted black chevlot round
about coat has about run its course, but the
styls will undoubtedly be reviSe ed In The
summer az an OF shore rceilng jacket, made
up in blue or white flannel.
Tho Prince Albert coat dies hard. Al,
though for several seasons past 1t has yielded
TO the cutaway on half dress OCCASIONS Il Is
still worn in preference TO all Others by
largo number OF tasteful men at afternoon
weddings, afternoon calls, and at the matinee
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27
cHlLDREN'S HOME RULES.

Be prompt at every meal hour.
Shut every door after you, and without
slamming it.
Let your first, last and best confidant be
your mother.
Don't mako practice of shouting, Jumping
or running in the house.
Never interrupt any conversation, but wait
patiently your turn to speak.
Carefully clean the mud and snow of your
shoes before entering tho house.
Tell of your own faults and misdoinss, not
those Of your brothers and sisters.
Always speak kindly and politely to every
body, if you would have them do the same to
you.-Golden Days
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, D. G. MAR. II, 1890

From our regular Correspondent
WAsHrNaToN, D. G. MAR. II, 1890
The Worlds Fair bill has been
perfected according to the idea Of
the Chicago folks. The Govern
ment appropriation is $1,5OOO,OOO.
Representative Lodges Federal
election bill has been reported to the
House. It is q remarkable coDcoc-
ton, and is claimed to be based
upon the Australian system of voting.
The everlasting and eternal race
question has been up again in the
Senate.
Senator Voorhees, and Judge Jere
miah Wilson will help in the defense
of G. e. Kincaid, the newspaper mar .
who killed congressman Taul-
bee. of Kentucky.
There's a regular monkey and
parrot time going on in the Navy de-
partment. Secretary tracy has for
ced the head of one bureau to resign
and it is said that there are others
to follow. Naval officers accuse MIR.
Tracy of being whimsical in his
ideas.
According to high republican au-
thorlty, they will only require about
$50, 100000 Il year to pay the pen
sions under the bill that they propose
passing at this session. That will
bring the pension payments up to
more that S150,000,000 year, II
mere trifle
A republican appointed to S4,-
500 Federal Office in New York last
week by Mr.. Harrison is a defaulter
for a large amount to the Govern
ment. The defalcation occurred IN
this city some years ago.
Secretary Noble considers his
authority greater than that of the
Senate, and has accordingly refused
to furnish certain reports, relating to
the withholding of land patents in
the Union Pacific railroad grants,
asked for by resolution of the
Senate. He holds that it is a mat
ter for him to decide upon.
Mr.. Reed has undertaken another
big contract. He says be intends to
attempt to break up the practice OF
ex members Of Congress acting as
lobbyists
Another attempt is being made to
have the Government adopt paper
fractional currency for convenience
IN small transactions through the
mails.
The minority Of the House com
mittee on Territorial matters has
made a report against tie bill for the
Of Idaho.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27


The Louisiana LOTTERY Legislation
has been set down upon by the North
Dakota legislature, both houses
though having friends Of the measure
refusing to vote the necessary two
thirds for its enactment Tue bill
offered the state $4,000 for q fran.
chise, and $4,000 as an annual
tribute. Nov if the Legislature Of
Louisiana will do its duty two years
hence and refuse to renew the charter
in that state q feature o! national
gambling viii be removed, and =
great drain upon the mOneyei inter
ests Of the country VAL be wiped ont
ofeIstence.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

The annual Review of San Antonio,
issued by the Express is one of the
handsomest and most complete pub
lications of the kind that we haye
seen. 1t contains O number to views
of the Alamo City and it's environs,
together with sketches Of the growth
and progress of the city and the
country tributary to it.
We copy and adopt the above from
the Luling Ssgnal.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

We are glad to hear that prospects
are good for the extension of the
railroad from Lockhart to Smith
vile. 1t is high time. Thus far.
the road towards which San Marcos
paid some $4,000, has been disad-
vantage rather than an advantage to
her. On TO Houston!
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27
SpecIal Clubbing Offers.

We offer the Detroit Free Press
and the San Marcos FREE Press foi
S2.10.
The Fort Worth Gazette weekly
and the FREE Pass Mt $3.50.
The New York World, weekly, and
the FREE PREss at only $50 for both.
The World is one Of tho prominent
Democratic papers, each number
containing 81 columns including a
high class popular novel.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27
The Secretary OF our Chautauqua Re-
eeives an Autograph Letter from tx.
President Cleveland.

The Secretary OF our Chautauqua Re-
eeives an Autograph Letter from Ex.
President Cleveland.
The following correspondence will e.
plain ITSELF
San MARoos. Texas,
February 20. $780,
Mn, GRoyER CLEVELAND,
New York City.
Mt DEAR sm;-I have the pleasure, In
behalf Of the San Marcos Chautauqua, TO
invite you TO be present and deliver an adj
dress before II, on a subject, and at q date
OF yonr own choosing. during the coming
summer assembly-June Goth to July 23d.
inclusive.
The Assembly viii defraY your expenses.
trust you will not think II impudent
for an institution so humble to DO desirous
of presenting to the people Of Texas, ono
they 40 much admire, and so greatly desire
10 SEQ aud honor as yourself.
Should yon accept our invitation, i trust
you shall not feel wholly incorporated
for 80 doing, when you look into the erys
tai depths transparent as light-of the
matchless San Marcos river, and see in It's
pure waters reflex OF the character OF the
people with whom you shall become ae-
quainted, who are as true to God and coun-
try and right government, as any on whom
the sun shines.
Trusting you will honor rs by favor
able reply, and that we may have you and
Mrs Cleveland with us during the session,
l an very respectfully,
8. FISHER, SEQ.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

The Colorado Citizen has entered
upon the Oath year of it's existence
and the San Marcos FREE Press the
18th year. Both are good papers
and The Journal hopes they may
continue to prosper.
Thanks to the La Grange journal
for the above. To be associated with
the Citizen is indeed handsome
compliment to the FREE PRESS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

The Blair bill failed in the Senate
by TWO or three votes. The main
reason was, it is said, because the
present administration is getting rid
of the surplus so rapidly that they
would not DO able to ill Mr.. Blair b
little bill for $77,000,0OO.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

The Cherokee Herald prints the
following paragraph with the right
ring:
There are no exclusive local in
terests in the filling of the state
Offices. Consequently this paper
reserves the right to supporC those
whom it believes the best men for
the place irrespective of where they
live. We insist upon "the survival
of the fttest' or words to that effect.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

With the issue Of last Thursday,
the Colorado (Columbus) Citizen en-
tered upon its 2Slh volume. There
are exceedingly few weekly papers
the peers of the Citizen, and no Sill
periors. 1t has reached this exalted
station by the ability, integrity, and
indomitable energy of it's proprietor,
Ben. Baker, backed by the united
support of q wide-awuke business
community. May the Citizen live
long and prosper.
We heartily endorse the above
from the Seguln Record.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

Bismarck has found it expedient to
resign his position of prime minis
ter Of the German empire. EN-
peror has been wise enough to defer
somewhat to the rights OF the people,
something tho old chancellor could
not stomach.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

The San Antonio Express is soon
to have a five story building and q
perfecting press. We are glad to see
it preparing to fill 81 long felt want"
for first class daily paper in South
western Texas.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

Edward Bellamy did not, like Lord
Byron, wake one morning and fud
himself famous. He worked hard
for years with very little recognition,
and even after "Looking-Backward'
WAS published it was several years
before it attracted much attention.
Mr.. Bellamy is foIty-two years old, a
lawyer by profession, but devotes
more time to literature than law.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

We regret to have to record the
death of Chas. G. Johnson, OF the
firm of johnson Bros, job printers
and dealers IN printers supplies, San
Antonio. The craft and community
suffer serious loss in his death
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

The approaching campaign IN Tex
IS promises 70 be the hveliest and
most interesting IN many years from
the muliiplicity Of candidates IN the
feld and the personal character OF
the clmpsi-n. A. thus far Outlined,
u - uuqle-tonabiy q msiter Of men,
and not measures -falvsstoo News.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

Judge Thomas j. Devine, OF San
Antonio, died Sunday. He WAS one
OF the earliest settlers of the state,
had filed many positions of trust,
the highest, as Judge of the supreme
court OF the state He was 76 years
old, and bis life WIS one Of useful
pagG
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

The San Marcos FREE Press may be
slow in some things, but its unswerv.
ing advocacy of efficient public
schools places it on the side Of pro-
gress. -Lulng Signal.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

Gen. Geo. d. Crook, famous alike
as an Indian fighter and defender OF
the rights of the Indians, died sud
denly at his home in Chicago o few
DAYS since. He was true and noble
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

The widow of Jefferson Davis now
signs her name V. Jefferson Davis
the V. not standing for her Christian
name, Varinn, but is an abbreviatlon
OF the French word rerUe, meaning
widow, and is used according to n
custom in Louisiana.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

Cattle seem to be approaching in
value. Several thousand head OF
yearlings were recently sold in Val
Verde county for 5000 head.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

Build aud support good school
at this place, and in short time a
hundred or more families would come
in our midst. This means wealth
and m upbui!ding of the town.
Lockhart Register.
That's the thlk! "A hundred or
more families in a short time" Think
of that! What are your private or
church boarding schools. with a few
scores of boarders for only part of
the year, compared with hundreds
of resident famiiiesl With Il good
public school during the past ten or
fifteen years, San Mlrccs, We doubt
not would have to-day double its
present population and prosperity.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

1t is expected that Gen. Fremont
will be retired by the present con-
gress, with the rank Of Major Gen
eral.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

The Houston Post comes out in a
bran new dress, appropriate to its
high position us newspaper.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

Sam Jones is holding forth at Fort
Worth.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

Po.IsiysLs no communication published unless
The writer, real name accompanies II. not for pub
ie.tion unless desired but Tor our osn benefit
aud pToteeIIsn.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

indianapolis has the third largest
library in America.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27

Al cossusIolrIoss for the Pass Passes should b.
ssnt 10 On Monday TO insure Insertion the same
sssk, aud all Advertisements aud business notices
bst later than Wednesday mon.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-03-27
Mr.. STERLING FISHER,
Secretary, &c.

Secretary, &c.
DEAR SIR:-I have received the in.
vitation you sent me to deliver an
address before the San Marcos Chau-
tauqus during the coming summer.
I am pleased to know that 1 was
thought worthy Of such IN invitation,
and know that I should enjoy trip
to Texas; but l cannot possibly be
with you at the time and for the pui-
pose you indicate in your letter
Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.