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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

THE Boston Herald makes a
forciblo illustration of the effect
of high tariff by direct
ing attention to the enormous
tax that would have to be
raised by the federal government,
were it to give to manufacturers
a subsidy equal to the rates fixed
for protecting them against foreign
manufacturers. The protection is
tantamount to the tax. What diff
ference does it make to the pur-
chaser whether he pay directly 10
the manufacturer three dollars more
for a coat than the same article
would cost him if there were no
protective tariff, or if he pay the
same money to the government and
then buy the article without re-
strictiOn? In either event he is ont
three dollars, only in one case-and
this is the all-important distinction
he pays the money as tax, while
in the other he apparently buys his
coat at the lowest market price.
Thus the system of protection is a
tax in disguise.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

The supreme court of Michigan
has just rendered an important de-
cision in grain gambling case. One
party having lent another money,
with an agreement to share the
profits in an attempt to get up a
corner on wheat the lender sued to
recover the money back. The court
held such a combination entered into
to artifciaIly affect the price of any
necessity Of life to be Illegal, and
any money advanced in pursuance
of such contract can not be recov-
cred.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15
CHANGING FRONT .

IL is amusing TO watch the course
of disappointed office-seekers, and
to observe how the venom gener-
ated by failure 10 receive appoint
ment or favor from an executive
discharges itself on all occasions.
While they were applicants for
place, they dwelt, like Bliss,
upon the "sweet" condition of
affairs. The Old Alcalde,
for instance, was pronounced the
best governor Texas ever had he
had saved the state from decline,
and put il on the highway to the
grandest success; had administered
law as no other governor ever adj
ministered it, and deserved a place
in one OF flames inches, for that
honesty, wisdom and foresight
which makes the true statesman.
This is the mannerin which the APP
plicant sang the praises of the great
and good Alcalde. The con-
dition changes. Applications have
been rejected, and the gentleman
who wanted to be secretary of state
can say nothing too mean
about the once adorable executive !;
the disappointed aspirant for a
secretaryship fumes and fuses as
no man has ever done before, and
declares the Alcalde is fraud
and disgrace to Texas. The adu-
latiOn of the man, who desired to be
Acknowledgement, changes to spiteful
inuendo and abuse and falsehood,
and so another's hypocricy
shows itself through the thin
nest crystal. So does the disap-
pointed applicant for judgship pull
off his mask and demonstrate how
wise the appointing power has been
in not naming one, who acts falsely,
for place where the rights of men
and of property are at stake. Then,
too, some sycophantic individual,
who wanted to have.chargeof state
institution changes into the boldest
aceuser, and some aspirant for the
great and exalted Office of fish COM
missioner for the state ofTexas, with
its salary of $1,000 for 800 of SER
vice, changes from an admiring
strain to one of ridicule and so the
catalogue might be continued.
Usually the most violent per-
sonal defamers of an executive
are those who have at one time
done bin more or less service than
anybody else. They feel that this
service merits reward, and they
proclaim their opinions from the
housetops. thinking thus to
gam the courted favor. Too
often there are executives who
are influenced by such express
sion, and when ono is found who is
not thus influenced, but who con-
siders the real fitness of men for
place, he receives the hearty APP
proval of the masses, as does Gov.
Roberts. 1t is said the old gentle
man is quite as much amused at the
personal attacks upon him as any
supposed funny newspaper man is
amused at his own productions or
those of his funny contributors. The
governor could stop the mouths and
subdue the pens of those who make
unjust personal attacks npon him,
but he will not do it. He is as
fond of seeing these people walking
around, with ears yard long stick
ing out and above their coat collars,
as anybody. That they make asses
of themselves is nobody's fault but
their own.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

THE municipal authorities of In
dianapolis are preparing to close all
drinking saloons in that city ON
Sundays. AT present the ssloons
all keep convenient back door
open on Sundays. Such a move
ment as this in the shape of reform
is asked for by many people of Aus
tin, aad the candidate who would
make a race on this issue would have
IA very good chance to become
mayor. IL is said, too, that the en-
ployes of saloons would be glad to
have little rest on Sundays.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

The parlor cattle car on exhibi-
ton at the cattle yards at the foot
of SiXtieth street, was inspected by
many cattle shippers. 1t is the in.
ventiOn of IsidOre Kitsee, of Cincin-
natl. The advantages he claims are
that cattle are fed and watered
regularly, with comparatively little
trouble; that they are kept clean
during long trip, and they are not
bruised by the journey. The car is
somewhat larger than the ordinary
cattle car, which usually accommo-
dates from fourteen to seventeen.
This accommodates twenty and with
ample room. The stalls, of (which
there are series on each side. are
arranged diagonally with the length
of the car. The partition boards
are strong, but have such spring
that they will allow of a
severe strain without bruising the
cattle. Each animal is chained be-
fore bucket made of galvanized
iron. Into this, by an automatic ar
rangement, food and water are sup.
piled. Over each stall is q bin hold.
ing TWO bushels OF grain. When @
lever is turned, five quarts of grain
are emptied from each bin into the
bucket. The water is carried in O
tank into the top of the car. At the
desired time seven quarts of water
are turned into the bucket by NOV.
ing lever. The floor slopes from
either side to the centre of the car
where, at intervals, iron gratings
are placed. The cattle can lie down
when they please, and the partitions
between them prevent their inter
fering with each other. The ordi-
nary loss in the weight of cattle on
three days trip is from 8 to IL per
cent. Those brought here in Mr.
Kitsee's car, which came from Gin.
cinnati, were out three days and
lost only q per cent. The car cost:
about 5000 more than one of the old
stvle.-N. 7. Herald.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

The total wool clip of the United
States in 1877 amounted to 20S, $780,
600 pounds, in 1873 to 211.OO0OOO
pounds. in 1879 to 2S2 100000 pounds,
and in 1880 to 264, 100000 pounds.
The imports of raw wool during the
years named were as follows: In
1877 100000 pounds, in 1873 a.
100000 pounds, in 1879 66.0OO,OOO
pounds, and in 1880 1O7, 100000
pounds. These figures show the
prosperous condition of the coun-
try generally, for though the home
product has increased, the impor-
tatlon also increased.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15
FOREIGN NOTES.

James Thorne, author of Gram.
bles by Rivers" is dead.
Serious anti-Jewish riots have &C.
CURED at Shalp, Pomerania.
A great number of French troops
have been ordered to prepare to &c
to Africa.
A Nihilist manifesto, full of mena.
ces to the car, has been issued al
st. Petersburg.
There is danger of renewed out.
break at Limerick. The populace
is very excited.
The steamer Cuzee has arrived al
Plymouth from Australia with q
cargo of frozen meat.
There is extraordinary activity
among the military stations on both
sides of the Alps.
The car will meet a number OF
Russian officers and witness the fall
review ofthe German army.
An engagement between the
troops of Ayoob Khan and the
Amer is expected at Candahar.
Hanlon stated to Ross at Toronto
the other day, that he had made up
his mind to retire from boat racing.
A Tunis dispatch says the Arabs
are expected to make general at
tack on the French inhabitants.
The total number of arrests in
Ireland under the coercion act was
175. 1t is thought they will all be
released.
1t is believed the interview be-
tween the car and the emperor
William will show a peaceful dispo-
sition of the car.
A London dispatch from Ithaca,
N. Y. says Shinkel, of the Cornell
crew, arranged to throw every race
before leaving America.
The principal free mason lodge of
Seville has offered its material as
sistance to the Jewish refugees from
Russia, and promises to give con-
tinued guidance and aid 10 those
who settle in Spain.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

THE revised census bulletins for
Texas show that Galveston city
co-extensive with the first and Sec
ond justice precincts" whose limits
extend tar beyond the corporate
limits, contains 22,25S inhabitants
One or two thousand probably live
beyond the corporate limits with
in these two precincts. The popula-
ton of Houston city" is put down
at 1855. Dallas city has popula-
ton of 1O,S5s; Waco, 1895; Cor
sicana, 1914; Tyler, 2,423; Fort
Worth, 6,668; Brennan, ALA. The
above figures are official, while the
population by districts and towns
is given neither for Travis county
nor Bexar. The population of Aus.
tin was returned as 1900; that oil
San Antonio as $4,000.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

The competition for lease of the
Cincinnati Southern railway result
ed in bids from seven syndicates.
James NJ. Clark Il Co, offered to buy
the road for $20,O00,000 in three and
half per cent. bonds of the United
States, assuming all its liabilities.
All other bids were in the way of
annual rentals for periods of five
years, ana ranged from $500, 900 to
$S80,000 for the first term, and from
81, O00, 900 to 81 $4,000 for the fifth
period. The aggregate bids run
from l9,500,000 to $S0,775,000 for
the use of-the road for a quarter of
century. The last named offer is
within $225, 900 of the amount requir-
ed to pay the interest on the debt
incurred in the construction of the
line.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

In is stated that Mr.. Arthur does
not want to assume the functions Of
the presidency. 1t is also SAID his
sense of refinement is very great,
and il would, therefore, be strange
for him to desire the place of a SUI
perior officer, who is most envious
of him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

DURING the past two years $40. :
100000 in specie have been brought
into the United States from Europe,
and for that period of time the az
gregate production of the gold and
silver mines of this country has
been about $2O0OOO,OOO. Nearly all
this vast amount of hard money has
been kept in the country.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

THE supreme court of Pennsylva-
mia decides that a person who
has paid part of the purchase
money on property, but who is not
entitled to the ownership until the
entire price is paid, has an insurable
interest in the property to the ex-
tent of his own interest therein.
Thisruling would apply to furniture
bought on the installment plan.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

IT is the opinion that Secretaries
Blaine, Hunt and Lincoln incline to
the belief that the vice president
may act as president during the in
ability of the president, and At
torney-General McVeagh, Postmas-
ter-General James and Secretaries
Window and Kirkwood are of the
opinion that there can be no tenn
porary disability of the president.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

REVISED census bulletins ofTexas
giving the population of counties by
districts, have been received. I'm.
der the head of "Travis county" is
found: lowing to the failure OF
the enumerators to separately re.
turn the precincts, of which their
districts are composed, the popula.
ton of this county can not be given
in detail,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

As INDICATING the tendency OF
the times a st. Paul newspaper offers
to pay $500 to any person in that
city who shall kill burglar. The
burglar premeditates murder, and
often resorts to it to carry out his
purposes. He should be treated as
the assassin.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

THE highest authorities appear to
agree that the vice president was
intended, in the originalpian of our
government, to be intrusted with the
power to- decide for himself when,
through the 2inability" of the presi-
dent, not the fright" alone, but the
"duty," of assuming the presidential
Office has s'devolvedn upon himself.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

Mr.. SURGEONS desire for notori-
ETY. explains much of the sensational
preaching ofthe day. On being told
that he was a great humbug, he re-
piled he had rather be great hum
bug than nothing. The nothing
must have felt badly.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

A McMinnville special to the Ten
nessee Banner says that during a
difficulty between 4. ] r. Swofford
and Eli Paul, at Sparta, Swofford
shot and killed Paul, and severely
wounded one of Paul's sons, who
was endeavoring TO protect his
father James Scott, father-in-law
of Swofford, was killed by Swofford
while Scott was trying TO separate
the combatants.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

TIM reason why Vice President
Arthur is held aloof from the pres
idency is, because he would be
called upon to liill vacancies ON the
supreme bench, name minister to
Berlin and to make other appoint
ments; al Of which would not suit
Mr.. Blaine, who has virtually been
president since March 4th.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

THE Philadelphia Times thinks
that If one half of the stores are
true regarding the unhealthy condi-
ton of the White House, that they
ought to have put Guiteau in there
as soon as they got the president out.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

THE Texas & st. Louis railway is
going to effect q connection directly
with st. Louis before long. Three
thousand men are now engaged in
constructing the road through Ar
kansas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

HAD the people of Austin voted
as early and as late as those of Tyler,
we could have returned 5000 votes.
This, however, could not have been
accomplished, by the ordinary
means, with less than $4,000 or 90
600 population.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15
NOTICE TO ARCHITECTS
IN AND BUILDERS.

Plans and specifications for a court house tC
be erected at fredericksburg, Gillespie county
Texas, are hereby invited
The pltn must provide for two stories Or
the first story there must be ample accommOda
ton for six Office rooms with two fire proc
vaults, one in the county clerks office, anC
one in the district clerks office.
On the second story there mnst be three
rooms, to-wit: A court room, a jury room anC
q witness room.
The building is to be of rock, 60 or G5 by a
feet Plans must provide for ventilation and
for necessary heating purposes.
Each of the vaults required shall be at least
by feet.
A premium OF $50 will be paid for the plan anC
specifications that will be accepted
All plans and specifications should be ad
dressed to the undersigned at FREDERICKSBURG
for submission on or before the 10th day o
October next. VIM WAHRMUND,
County JCdge of Gillespie County.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

THE kilograms announce the
death, rather suddenly yesterday,
OF General A. E. Burnside. Gen.
eral Burnside bore a prominent part,
during the late war, on the federal
side, and, at the time of his death,
was United States senator from
Rhode Island.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

TIE clergy and many of the good
people of Fulton, Galway county
Missouri, held union meeting OF
prayer for rain. very much needed
in that county, on Sunday the 9th
nit, and the force of prayer was
proven by the fact that on the next
day II did rain.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

THE emperors OF Germany and
Austria and the king of Italy are to
meet the car in personal inter-
view, it is said, to counterfeit the
Observation-Disclosures of the present
government of Russia.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15
au14w4t
NAZARETH ACADEMY.
Near Bardstown,

Near Bardstown, - Kentucky.
This Institution affords every facility To
Young ladies, DESTROYS of obtaining usefni and
finished education.
Careful attention is given TO the manners,
health and comfort of the pupils.
Terms per annum in the Higher Grade $228
Terms per annum in the Lower Crude, $1S6
These charges include in the higher course
lessons In French, German or Latin: and
IN both grades, general lessons in Vocal
Music, Stationery, with use of school books.
Doctor fees, Washing, Bed and Bedding, plain
sewing and crochet In all It's varieties.
For further particulars address the
MOTHER SUPERIOR, NAZARETH ACADE-
MY, NEAR BARDST0WN, KENTUCKY.
Glasses will be resumed the first Monday OF
September. sc3-W2m
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

THE MASSACHUSETTS, Greenback
ticket does not disturb the minds of
other candidates in that state. They
go along just as if fiatism had not
raised its puny head in the canvass.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15
A DEMONSTRATION NOTICE.

waEnEAs, On the Esd day Of July, A. ID ,,s,
we, John r. Haynes and Thomas Ii Rosse
Texas, duly appointed executors Of The i.Sf
WI and testament Of james Manor, dsce.se5
ana notice u hereby given 70 ali perions having
elaims against the estate ofJames Manor ~
ceased, 20 present the same for alloevanre 80
ed by law TINS Pfeseup-
Our resldence and postofsce ada,es. 4. po,,.
Rock, Williamson county Texas. - noana
JOHN #. HAYNES.
THOMAS r. ROWE.
r. n.ec1.ors OF the last viii and testament Of
~' AAnofs deceased. nufo-wlf
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

FIVE hundred persons in New
York are worth over $4,000, O0C
each, and this, in great measure
accounts for a vast deal of poverty
there.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

THE Marquis of Lorne is charged
by the Toronto Globe with dealing
too much in wet groceries. This
seems to be custom among Eng
lishmen of the higher classes.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

1T Is said that among fast girls the
fashion of parting their hair on one
side is the fashion. They protest
against any resemblance to the
young man who parts his hair in the
middle.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

Soa.R of the most prominent and
influential Republicans of AIissis-
sippi refuse to join in the fusion
movement in that state. Hons. r. J.
Alcorn, w. II. Gibbs and Judge
Dafford have published a joint letter
denounoing the movement and de-
elaring their intention to support
he Democratic ticket. They prefer
he Democrats to the Greenbackers;
and what sensible man would not2
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

The Louisville ninth industrial
1 exposition continues from Septem-
Der 9th TO October Esd.
Benz. Butler, son of Benz. Butler,
died at Boston. He was a graduate
of West Point, class of '76.
The drouth extends throughout
New Jersey. In some places $40 is
being paid for a load of water.
The Chicago house of correction
has earned $4,000 this year by the
labor system. 1t goes into the city
treasury.
A st. Louis man got job for a
doctor by playing ghost round the
house of man who had a shotgun
ready for tramps.
Great forest fires are raging i'm
| Canada ami the eastern states. Much
property has been destroyed and
many lives lost.
Bagstaf7s short-horn sale at Mount
Sterling, KY, resulted in the receipt
of $2S90 for twenty-one bulls, and of
SIC, 160 for sixty-three females.
James r. Keene, the millionaire
is negotiating for the Meem farm in
Shenandoah county, Virginia. 1t
contains 5000 acres, valued at nearly
100000.
Ex-Representative Martin +. Con-
way, of Kansas, who shot Senator
Pomeroy, has been released from the
insane asylum.
Prof. Riley says that kerosene oil
is sure death to insects in all stages,
and the only substance with which
we may hope to destroy their eggs.
General Swain, says a CORES
pondent, spends twelve hours out
| of every twenty-four with the presi-
dent. He has lost twenty-six
pounds in weight while nursing his
friend, and his hair has grown
many shades grayer meanwhile.
Girls, blush that. is painted on
the cheek is too permanent to be
pretty. A blush to be real attractive
should have a little pump of color
right from your heart.
A letter addressed to a man in
Arkansas and marked ON the envel-
ope "Please forward" was sent to
the dead letter Office with this nota-
ton: Cant forward, the durn kuss
is Ded and down frames all aban-
doned."
A farmer near Bellefontaine, o.,
had pig ten months old, weighing
l59 pounds, that was born with but
two legs, and it walked around on
them. And the local papers are
making as much fuss over it as
though two-legged hogs were not
common in Ohio.
Capt. Payne has gone upon. the
war path again and daubed on the
war paint. In spite of previous lit
tie drawbacks and intimations of
hostility on the part of the govern
ment, he asserts strenuously, that
the Oklahoma boom still transcends
all other booms.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

AT Yale, this year, the valedicto-
rian was q Jew, the salutatorian a
Dutchman and the prize declaimer
a Chinaman. Where was the Yam
kee?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

THE star route ringsters seem to
have il all their own way, but pub
lie opinion is undivided as to the
guilt of these men.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

JOHN KELLEY puts chip on his
head and dares the New York re-
organized Democracy to knock it of.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

+. JOHN SHERMAN is going to take
the stump to preach the word and
the life of political faith. He is adj
mirably calculated to proclaim the
efficacy of faith.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

IT is shown by statistics that 80
per cent. of the people of Japan are
able to read and write. In the
United States the per centage is 80.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

ENGLISH papers are alarmed by
the drain of bullion to America, IN
view of the diminished reserve of
the bank of England.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

GAMBETTA is a freetrader, and in
tends driving the war against pro-
lection in France.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-15

WHEN the Galveston Journal di-
reefs its filings against Treasurer
Lubbock, it is expanding force al
fecting none but itself.