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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15
THE HUNTINGToN-GoULD AGREE
MENT.

MENT.
CHICAGo.-Regarding the recent
agreement between the Southern
Pacific and the Texas and Pacific,
the last issue of the Chicago Rail
acdy Gazette says: "The agreement,
10 which reference has heretofore
been made, has been signed by G.
p. Huntington and Jay Gould, rep
resenting the two companies. The
contract, which is simply traffic
agreement, provides that the tracks
of both the Gould and Huntington
systems shall be joined about eighty
miles east of FL Paso, that branch,
as well as others, to be jointly
operated, the Texas and Pacific
paving one-half the cost of con-
struction and maintenance, and re-
ceiying one-half the receipts.
Through business is to be done on a
pro rata basis to San Diego, Los
Angeles and San Francisco. On the
completion of the Huntington road
through Texas, the seabOard or gulf
business is to be equally divided be-
tween the two systems. In consi0t
Grafton of the privileges mentioned,
as well as others of less import, the
Texas and Pacific road relinquishes
to the Southern Pacific its claims to
land grants, right-of-way and fran
chises west of Ell Paso. The first
named road agrees not to extend its
track west of Ell PasO, and the
Southern Pacific agrees not to par
allel it east of that point. Any dis
putes are to be settled by arbitra-
tion.n
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

ARTHUR's administration, as far
as offices are concerned, will be run
ON the basis that the members of
the cabinet shall assume response
bility for the appointments in their
several departments-not that Ar
thur will not exercise all his rights
in the matter of appointments, but
he will make it evident that the ap-
plications for Office must be made
through one of the members of the
cabinet.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

of capital in ships built in American
shipyards, so that the American
ship, like the American locomotive,
will assume its equal chance with
foreign ships in the competition for
business. The convention urges
upon congress the Importance of
taking Immediately such wise legis.
lative action as this great national
interest demands, to bring it again
to that position which is due TO our
nation on the sea. 1t was also re-
solved to request the abolition of
the tax on bank checks, proprietary
articles and matches.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

CONGRESS has the opportunity,
now, to meet the question of polyg-
amy with that opposition demanded
for it. 1t Is disgrace to the gov
ernment of the United States, op-
posed to its statute laws, and the
laws of society, and Cannon should
be refused the seat in congress on
the same ground upon which the
governor of Utah refused him the
certificate.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THE New York Herald insists
that Mr.. MacVeagh is still the attor-
ney general of the United States,
despite the tact that he placed his
resignation of the office in the hands
of the president some weeks ago,
and cites an opinion of the supreme
court in q similar case to sustain its
views
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THE ST. Louis Republican says /:
"The Republicans of Texas are
treating US to a great deal of poll
tics just now, but it is naturally all
q matter of spoils. If there were no
federal offices in Texas, there would
be no Republican party in that
state. AS it is, the Texas Republi-
cans are only heard of when there
is a change in some of the offices,
present or prospective, to bring
them to the surface"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THE marriage benefit swindle is
not prospering in the west In In
diana the business has been knocked
in the head by the sudden failure of
two companies, whose assessments
were so frequent, that policy hold
ers whose weddings were not fixed
for early dates abandoned their
policies in q panic.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

If Guiteau is found guilty of MUIR
der. Judge Cox will have the author
ity, under the revised statutes of
the District of Columbia, TO direct
that his body, after hanging until
he is dead, shall be delivered to a
surgeon for dissection. That is
nothing more than was assumed by
the doctors in the case of the dead
president. They haye portions of
his body picked, in different
places, aud some of his bones are
polished and mounted.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

AND now it has been discovered
that the greatest living tinancier,
Window. following the example of
Honest John, had five servants OF
his own household drawing pay on
-the treasury rolls from the govern
ment.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

CoLToN's new map of Texas is an
admirable publication, put up in
most convenient shape for a pocket
companion, and for the wall. The
map brings everything up to date
and no one interested in Texas
should be without one of the pocket
editions. 1t Is q reference always
at hand. Send order, with So, to
G. w. & G. B. Cotton & Co., 1872 Will
liam street, New York.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

lT is thought at the coming ses-
sion of the Canadian parliament the
promoters of the deceased wife's
sisters bill will carry their measure
to a successful issue. A society to
push this bill was organized in Lon
don as long ago as 1851, and it has
been gaining strength gradually
ever since.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

IT begins to appear as though
Guiteau will not get up and dust
towards Chicago at the end of his
trial. The experts have to strain a
point to even give credence to his
insanity. Why don't they get up a
hypothetical case for him, as they
did for Currie, the murderer of Por-
ter, the actor, at Marshall?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

A CONVENTION OF members of both
political parties, from various parts
of Iowa, met the other day i'll Des
Moines and organized the "Iowa
Free Trade League" They were, it
may be expected, the disappointed
office seekers.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THE class ofbureau officials known
as, Treasury Tycoons," are, it
seems, marked for decapitation, and
before the close of the year it is prob
able that every one who has been
mixed up in or in any way connected
with, the scandals of that depart
ment, will be made to walk the
nlanL
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

CONGRESS being in session, and
an appropriation for the improve
ment ofthe Mississippi being talked
about, the railroads are carrying
grain for Liverpool via New York
at the same rate as charged by the
river route. The west and the
southwest are 10 be hoodwinked,
probably, before a congress, ready
to be blindfolded at the instigation
of the monopolists.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THE verdict of that jury, yester-
day, caused a stir in certain quar-
ters. More than one man, enjoying
the condition OF double blessedness,
was heard to pronounce it too
severe. VIII any of the preachers
dare publicly endorse that verdict !?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

AN English company agrees to
invest 100000 in a cotton mill at
Fort Worth. The STATESMAN will
continue to urge the people of Aus
tin to move in the same direction
and, it they do, plenty of capital
will follow in similar development.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

DOORKEEPER BROwNLOw, of the
House, has popped j. e.. POpham,
Readjuster of Virginia, into a
place as assistant doorkeeper, in
charge of the document room. So
the articles of agreement arc being
carried out.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

GENERAL RAUM reports that
during the last five years there were
nlnety-two casualties caused by en-
gagements between revenue officers
and illicit distillers, in which twen-
ty-eight officers were killed and
siXty-four wounded.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THE government receipts during
November fell little short of $780,
100000. The expenditures aggre-
gated more than S1G,000,000. The
public debt statement shows a re-
duction of between $7,OOO,OO0 and
SS.OOOOOO.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

AFTER nominating Frelinghuysen
for secretary of state and Chauncy
|. Filley for postmaster general, it
is thought at Washington that
other nominations for the cabinet
will not take place until after Janu-
nrN / 81
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THE brewers of Cincinnati have
effected a secret organization. Prob
ably the high price of corn makes
glucose too expensive, and hence
they may prepare a cheaper COM
pound.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

HAD Patrick MallOn lived un-
der the wise dispeusation of
the Old Alcalde, he would have
been saved to the Irish cause. He
went to a thanksgiving dinner in
New York, got choked, and that was
the last of greedy Patrick Mallon.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

IT is said Charles Reed, of Chi
cago, will become leading counsel
for Guiteau. Judge Townsend may
become advisory counsel, as he vir-
tually became when he declared
that exception should be taken to
all existing proceedings.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THE Dallas Herald has started OH
its 29th volume. 1t has had many
vicissitudes, deaths, burials and re-
suscitations. Under its present
management it is a grand success,
and will, as it deserves, become a
very great paper.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

LAST Monday one grand jury OF
the District of Columbia was re-
tired, and another Is to be formed
at once. 1t is said the star route
frauds will be brought before the
new Jury.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

1T is perfectly necessary to hang
Guiteau for society's sake, and espec-
tally for the safety of great men,
such as editors and presidents. 1t
won't do to allow cranks to exercise
such inspiration" as to rid the
apuntry of its most valuable men.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

MEXICO and Guatemala are brew
ing war over the boundary line be-
tween the two countries. Should
armed hostilities begin other of the
Central American states will be
drawn into the conflict.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THE message does not prove the
president stalwart. In his first
paper he has had the good sense to
eschew politics, confning himself
to the business of the country and
its condition.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

KETFER would not have been the
choice of Garfield, and this is what
makes Blaine a very sad man. He
would have been happy had the new
president permitted him to be so.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

A. B. NORTON, of unshorn locks
fame, does not want Ex-Governor
Davis in the cabinet. The STATES
MAN is not particularly interested in
the promotion of Mr.. Davis, but,
when this man Norton, who was en-
ployed to do dirty work in Indians,
is thus heard from, it will raise the
Ex-Governor i'll the estimation of
many people.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

A New YORK divine says he has
never yet seen an intelligent man
who was a good dancer. Now we
feel better. 1t has been said it was
aWkWardness.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

DRs. BLISS, Agnew and Hamil-
ton want $4,000 for their services,
but they say congress, and not Mrs.
Garfield, must settle the bill for the
treatment of the late president.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

SECRETARY HUNT is said to have
put sixteen of his relations in office
in his department since he was
called to the cabinet. He should be
given the grand bounce.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

ONLY one book, it is said, out of
600, reaches a second edition; and
vet almost any sharp author can get
second edition. or "third edition"
printed upon the title page.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THE New York Tribune blames
ex-Senators Conkling and Platt for
the slaughter of Hiscock in his can
didacy for the speakcrship of the
House.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

In these days OF dishonesty, the
mudsills of the land are looking
about for honest men to take care
of their affairs. 1t is only necessary
to remind them of the editor.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THERE is an original Filley Re-
publican in Austin, and this fact
makes the original anti-Filley Re
publicans sad. 1t is postoflice
matter; simply this, and nothing
more.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THEvatican is going TO have a tele-
phone system of its own. 1t ought
to have one telling the tales that cir
culate upon Italian breezes.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

WITH the meeting of congress a
powerful lobby, it is said, assemble $
at Washington, armed with all the
power given by financial strength.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THESE big flaring hats have been
named the ugly women's chapeau
and now there is reformation going
on in the size of ladies' hats.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THE Treasury tycoOns seem TO
have met the unterritied in the per-
son of Secretary Folger.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

A FEW Ohio men are still left out
of office, and therefore the Gins"
will have a hard time of it. The
election of Keifer starts afresh the
Ohio boom.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

PRESIDENT ARTHUR writes against
polygamy in the territories. Now
let us see what he is going to do
with it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THE iute grown in Louisiana has
been tried by a New Orleans bag
ging mandatory, and 1t is pro-
nouneed better than the product re-
ceived from any other quarter.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THE discovery of petroleum in
California, will create new source
of wealth there. II exists in vast
quantities
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

COUNT HERBERT BISMARCK, the
fellow who got away with another
fellows wife, has been attached to
the German embassy in London.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THE STATESMAN readers have had
the presidents message in full, and
therefore we are willing TO give it a
rest for to-day.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

VICTORIA Woodruff has return.
ed to America, and is going on a
lecturing tour.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THE Cincinnati Enquirer thinks
Keifer was good enough club to
beat somebody else's brains out
with.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

THE papal throne is going to tenn
porize with the Gambctta govern
mcnt of France.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

CLERK ADAMS placed the name
of Cannon, the Mormon delegate,
on the House rolls.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

LOUISVILLE ladies trim their Sum
day hats on the congregation side.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

SINCE the establishment of the
Lutheran insurance league, it is said
$4,000 have been tnrned over TO the
widows of deceased ministers.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

HON. RANDOLPH G.. Doom died at
his residence in Jasper county on
the 9Th instant. Colonel Doom was
one of the earliest settlers of Texas.
and engaged in its struggle for in
dependence, and has several times
held important public position. He
was a member of the congress of
Texas, and was afterwards, more
than once, sent to the state legislature
to represent constituency, confid-
ing implicitly in his ability and in
tegrity as q lawgiver. One by one
these old patriots have dropped from
the roll until their ranks have been
thinned to q bare handful of men.
One by one they have passed away,
while Texas, growing great upon
the basis of their achievements, rears
a generation, blessing them in men,
ory for so long ago giving to civili-
zation one of the brightest and
fairest of lands. They made for
Texas its heroic period, and would
it not be well to rear a monument
in the new capitol to their memory,
giving the roll as it appeared when
young and brave hearts battled,
long ago, for cOuntry's freedom !?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

COLONEL ii. B. ANDREWS is the
San Antonio LighfS choice for gov
ernor.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

The miners at Edmonton, Ne
vada, wash out from So to $12 of
gold per day.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

SEVERAL strong lobbies are or
ganized at Washington.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-27

The annual cncampment of the Methodist
Protestants at Jackson Grove will begin to-
morrow. The camp is midway between
Washington and Baltimore on the Baltimore
& Potomac Railroad. The grove contains
about acres of fine shade trees and numerous
springs of good water. The encampment is
located on sandy knoll, which absorbs and
sheds the rainfiA, thus keeping the ground
in good condition. A large increase in the
number of tents is expected this year, as
the past year. Baltimore, Washington,
Georgetown, Alexandria, Westminster and
Chestertown will be represented by tent
holders.
The following is list of the ministers
who will ofliciatc: First week, from July
20 to August 3-Revs. II. ID. Valiant, Il. II.
Lewis, Il. S. Norris, w. J. Floyd, G. b. Mid
dleton and II. b. Coulbourn. Second week,
from August to August 10-Revs. j. l..
Kilgore, b. +. Benson, j. II. Lassell, S. b.
Treadway, A. ID. Murray and G. II. Little
ton. Committee on public service, j. L.
Murray, Il, j. Drinlhouse and ]. d. Kinzer.
Special trains will be run by the Baltimore
& Potomac Railroad OH Sundays and stop
pages by regular trains during the week
| Wesley Grove, the camp-meeting place OF
the Southern Methodists of this city, Bal
timore and the surrounding country, is a
fine piece of elevated woodland, situated
on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. The
annual meeting will commence on Friday
the Goth instant, and continue thirteen days
More than hundred tents are already up
and others will be erected at the opening o.
| the exercises.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-27
EMULATING THE WHITES.
A Scandal in COlored Circles.

The dull summer season seems to be no bar
rier to scandals. This time the parties in
volved are all colored people, and move in the
very best colored society. For some months
past o young cOlored man, q messengerin one
of the Departments, has had good reasons for
suspecting his wife's fidelity, believing that
she, in his absence, was in the habit of clan
destinely meeting well known colored
barber, whose place of business is located on
Seventh street, and who glories in the title of
"Prof." Last Saturday the injured husband
left his work at an early hour in the day
and resolved to watch the movements of
his faithless better-half. He secreted him
self near his house, and soon his wife,
in company with her tonsorial paramount,
came sauntering out oblivious that they
were observed. The pair marched along as
happy as any two young lovers could posi-
bly, be, while the outraged husband kept a
reasonable distance off and followed them
to their destination, which was at Il house
in an alley between Fifteenth and Six
teenth and L and NJ street northwest.
There they entered the front door, which
they took good care to lock. Very soon the
husband came and knocked at the door He
was answered by his wife, who, upon recog-
nizing his voice, screamed out to her lover,
ooh Professor, we are discovered" The
"Prof." was equal. to the emergency and
proceeded to lock and bar both front and
back doors. In the meantime a large crowd
had collected, and were watching the affair
with great deal of interest. The
husband tried several times to force
the door open and get at the
seducer of his wife. He finally, at the
suggestion of some of the lookers-on, sent tc
the Fourth Precinct for police assistance
Upon the arrival of the officers, the woman
unlocked the door, and then there was {
scene. 1t was rs much as the officers coult
do to keep the irate husband from Draining
the "Prof. on the spot. The officers were
powerless to make arrests, so the parties
were allowed to go their way. The wronged
husband will shortly ask for divorce.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-27
GIandereh Horses.

Major King is engaged in an endeavor to
impress upon the Commissioners the ncces-
sity for greater precaution in cases of
glandered horses.
Every detail in connection with the
treatment of these animals seems to be
faulty. In the first place they are not
properly watched for and promptly detected.
After detection they are often killed by in
experienced and incapable people in way
that allows blood and poisonous matter to
be scattered far and wide, and after death
the carcasses are sometimes carried in open
wagons through the Streets importing
health. Then the bodies, instead Of being
promptly buried, are, it is asserted, made
use of in the manufacture of soap, the use
Of which is liable to cause disease. The
harm that one glandered horse can do is
immense, and every measure should be
taken to keep them from unnecessary con-
tact with man or beast.