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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

The affair Is by no means new to
Washington, and has been can cassed
In gossip circles for some time past.
with the result that the lady in cues
tlon was placed somewhat under the
ban OF society. 1t is asserted by some
that nothing further than indiscretion
can be truthfully charged against this
lady. and absolutely nothing against
the president, who is nowise at fault.
Others say the scandal has its sole foun-
dalton in the ambitious desire of the
lady In question to run" the presi-
dent. and the fact that she has man.
aged to influence him in certain polit-
zeal directions gives color to this view.
PARTIES solicitous to reach the presi-
dents ear have not hesitated to seek
her services in that behalf: but. what
ever she may have desired to accom-
pilsh on her own or her family's ac-
count, 1t is not believed she has made
her influence purchasable commodi-
ty. 1t Is stated, however, that some
few prominent and bitterly contested
appointments were made in Difference
TO her wishes, assisted by the influence
OF an aristocratic Episcopal Church.
winch Is attended alike by the presi-
dent and the lady's family.
Inc following additional dispatch
was sent out last night by the CORE
spondent of the Baltimore American.
and was published in that paper this
morning.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

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THE Nashville World reports Col.
Polk In a feeble condition. He has
but short lease of life, in jail or out
of 1t. His bondSmeu have agreed to
settle his liabilities by the payment OF
100000 in the new issue of Tennes-
see bonds.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

SENATOR GIBBS is absent at his
home in Dallas. His conservatism
0pou all questions. his distinguished
ability and fairness in debate, and
his untiring labors in behalf of all
measures In the int erest of the state,
have shown him to be the peer of any
member Of the senate. Since the
senate convened hehas not. until now,
missed q roll call.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

HENRY WARD BEECHER's son is
m San Antonio, and the Express tells
that he has penchant for fine horse
flesh. The Beechers are noted for
pendants. Even the oil man has
taken a tilt-on cool thing more
than once.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
More Humane Treatment.

The Dallas Herald, referring to the
late revolt in the Sing Sing peniten-
tiary. makes a strong appeal for the
humane treatment of convicts, and
expresses the opinion that in major
ity of the penitentiarieS the convicts
are badly treated. 1t is only a few
days ago that the Banner referred to
the ease with which favorable re-
port could be secured from an inves-
tigating committee. The investlga-
tiOns should be more thorough than
they are under ordinary circum-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
The Penitentiaries.

lGreenVule Hrrald.I
A petition has been presented to
the legislature, signed by large num-
Der of citizens of Walker county, ask
ing the state to resume the control
and management of the penitentia-
ries and convicts. This petition,
coming from the county in which the
main penitentiary is located, and citl-
zens who are familiar with the cru
elites and abuses practiced under the
present system of managing the con-
victs, is entitled to serious considera-
ton. 1t says:
We believe the present system, with
its illegal cruelties perpetrated by ir-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

In letter which reached Austin
yesterday from "Bayland Orphan
Home" comes this appeal:
But for the sake of the children /
should have resigned at the close of
the year. On account of these chill
dren have submitted to humiliations
and hardships. l plead their cause
humanity, of Christianity and all that
Is good, plead for their emancipation
from their prison house. They are
not paupers only rs they are made so
by coming here-they are not crimi-
nails nor convicts; why keep them in
prison bounds. away from their
friends. cut off entirely from the
worldl For several weeks past only
In one direction have the children
been able to go over two hundred
Yards from the building, because of
the water. To-day is Sabbath. Our
houses are cold and dreary, not
comfortable room on the place
where we can have service.
il our open, rough, barn-like school
house, no more to be warmed than
out doors, we had morning service
for less than an hour, as long as the
children could stand it. When colder
No have no service, no day school.
Our dining-room is open and cold. our
Kitchen Is bad Why a board of men
should want to put women and chill
lren In such building is moro than
can understand.
For twenty-four hours. during the
beating rain, three or four streams of
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

Gov. BUTLER, of Massachusetts,
asked the legislature to look into state
prison management. 1t is supposed
the superintendent was around lobby
ing against investigation; at least,
the legislature did not investigate.
The governor then instructed the
conyicts to write him fully as to their
treatment and the evils of prison man
agement.and the result was, on average
Ing the testimony, that the superinten-
dent was decided wanting, and he
was notified his. services were no
longer wanted for the state. Butler
knows how to smell them up. and
then he knows how to snatch officials.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

1T Is said that the most eminent
nen Of letters are readily persuaded
10 accept professorships in the Ger
man universities, though the pay is
almost uniformly small. Perhaps
this Is due to the fact that the great
German educational institutions make
such strenuous efforts to secure men
OF note that the very selection of a
scholar and the offer of n chair is an
honor so greatly coveted as to be es-
teemed preferable to money. Bonn
has eighty-seven professors and its
entire salary list is less than $4,000
The salaries Of all the seven hundred
and twenty-five professors in Ger
man universities aggregate less than
$4,000. which is little more than
$1,000 per annum each.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

BRADLAUGH has taken his seat in
parliament and, if the house OF
commons has recovered its wonted
common sense. it will not make any
further efforts to remove him. Ac-
cording to the spirit of British insti-
frtiosss. he has a perfect right to his
seat. having been legally elected, and,
II allowed quietly to hold it he will
be harmless; but if again cast out the
temper of certain portion of the
English people may make 1t very hot
FOR the government.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

To SPEAK plainly about these leases
Of penitentiaries and convicts. their
perpetuation would be the greatest of
outrages C mmitted upon Texas. and
members of the eighteenth legislature
would have to bear the responsibility
If a.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

IT Is said the Chenoweth railway
bill is absolutely expiring of too
much mysterious Investigation. The
denouement brought about by the
issuance of that wonderful pamphlet
vas too much for il, and it ekes out
the last days of a sickly existence.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

THE legislature of Tennessee is get
ting agitated over the matter of state
resumption of penitentiary and con-
victs. The lease system has been tried
there for many years. and it now fails
to give satisfaction.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

which is calculated to help in making
the students self-supporting and self
respecting. In religion, Mr.. Hunt
ington is Universalist-
Among the systems controlled and
operated by him and his associates,
the executive business of which is
largely directed from Mr.. Hunting
tons Office, are:
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

Mr.. Gebhardt has distinguished him.
self again. He summoned before
him the cook at the Cincinnati hotel
where Mrs. Langtry is a guest and
swore so much that the cook invited
him to go outside and fight" 81 can
pluck goose for you," said the cook,
''even if the river is still a-risin'."
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
a STARTLING RUMoR.
Especial Dispatch to the American. I


WASHINGTON, Feb. ia Pitts
burg paper contains highly colored
account of an alleged disgraceful
scandal, in which President Arthur
and an official of one of the depart.
ments are mentioned as the principal
actors. 1t was Iumored In this city
to-day that this trouble eliminated
this afternoon in an assault upon the
president by the official. Your cor
respondent has, however. been unable
to trace this rumor to any authentic
source. Nevertheless, it has created
much comment, and is the topic of
conversation in all circles.
THE first of the above dispatches
is the one referred to here. The cor
respondent of the Pittsburg Dispatch
sent no other.-Ed. Critic.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
COMMITTEE Room,


schools, as qualification to vote in
this state:
COMMITTEE ROOM,
AUSTIN, February -, 1888. !
Hon. Marion Martin, President of the Senate :
The senate Joint resolution No. 81.
proposes the payment of poll tax
for the benefit of public free schools,
rs a qualification to vote in this state.
and the undersigned respectfully dis
sent from the adverse report made
thereon by the committee on consti-
tutiOnal amendments. The Joint .reso-
luton proposes to limit the elective
franchise to those who pay poll tax,
nc least thirty days before voting, to
be evidenced by the receipt of the tax
collector, which shall be stamped as
voted" when the vote is cast, and re-
turned to the owner. 1t exempts
from such payment of taxes the sol
diers of the Mexican war, and of the
Texas revolution and those who.
from age, infirmity or physical disa-
bility shall be unable to earn a sup
port"
Those who object to the proposed
amendment do so upon the GROUND
that it requires, in effect, a property
qualification to vote. The reverse is
true; for it proposes in express terms
to repeal the property qualification al
ready in the constitution of this state,
and extend the right of free suffrage
to all who from age, iAfirmity or
physical disability are unable to earn
a support"
Section l, article 4, of the constitu-
ton of Texas provides: "The follow
ing class of persons" shall not vote in
this state, viz: =. Third: "All
paupers supported by the county,"
No matter how intelligent or patri.
otto that pauper may be (nor does it
matter in what battle for his country
he was disabiedl, he cannot vote, be-
cause the curse of poverty is on him.
The joint resolution proposes to cor
rect this, and to wipe from the consti-
tuition that property qualification.
But it goes further, and requires all
those who are able to earn an honest
living. to do something for the sup
port of the state government, while
enjoying its protection and benefits.
1t requires each citizen whose
children are being educated by the
taxes paid by other men to contribute
a poll tax, of less than two dollars. to
help in that laudable work. To paw
so small sum is within the power of /!
every able-bodied man, and though
its payment by him is but a small |
evidence that he takes an interest in |
public affairs, it is some evidence. A |
to pay it harmcnizes our !
system of state government, with the |
theory. old as the revolution of &c. |
that taxation and representation |
should go hand in hand. This was
The undersigned cannot subscribe !
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

THE full text of the land bill, as
passed by the senate yesterday, is pre-
scented in these columns. 1t will
probably be adopted by the house,
with slight amendments.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

Mr.. HUNTINGTON has, beyond any
doubt, bought all the Charles Morgan
interests and will take control OF
railways and steamship lines in April.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

Ex-President Hayes, in introducing
Senator-elect Colquitt, of Georgia. to
a Cleveland audience. spoke of him
as one of the most promising of COM
ing men. He is a Democrat and a
graduate of Princeton.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

THE public men who may fall under
this penitentiary lease are not a few;
and destruction turks not only about
the legislative halls, but about depart
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

PRESIDENT GREENE, of the West
ern Union, announces that his compa-
ny has taken full possession of the
Mutual Union wires.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

The Huntsville Item says the ieeis-
lative committee visited a convict
farm near town and saw an evil
growing out of the effects of the lease
system. The convicts had been over
worked and several had died in the
few days preceding the visit. The
item asks, IF convict camp almost
under the caves of the penitentiary
walls is found in rotten condition
after notification that legislative
committee is TO inspect 1t, how ara
those camps further away from the
prison proper"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
The above docs NOT fake into

The above does not take into ac-
count the street railroads nor the
steamship lines in which Mr.. Hunt
ington is large owner-lines plying
TO the Chesapeake bay, TO Brazil, ia
pan and China and other ports of the
world, nor the roads under construc-
ton and in part operated in Mexico
and Central America"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
Per Capita Statistics.

Mr.. Chambers, of Tarrant, makes
the following statement from census
reports for 1880. as to the total valua-
ton OF property in Texas for that
year:
Total value. 1911. 40. 1876
Total population. .... 1881, 749
Which shows per capita wealth of
Sl9o.6O for the whole state. The fol-
lowing is the compilation for. the sew
eral named counties, and is interest
ing, as far as it shows in connection
with pro rata questions which may
come before the legislature as to the
tribution of the wealth of the state,
and especially as to the pro rata dis
distribution of the state schoox tax.
1t gives but few counties of the
state. but serves as an index:
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

Robert Toombs, of Georgia, Is blind
of one eye, and can scarcely zee with
the other.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
THE SCHOOL POLL TAX.

Mr.. Terrell. for minority of same
committee, presented a favorable re-
port on senate joint resolution No. %.
proposing the payment of poll tax
for the benefit of the public free
schools, as qualification to vote in
This state.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

Theodore Tilton Is lecturin<n
Ohio. with only moderate suc
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
ANCIENT LADIES'"

WASHINGTON, DC, Feb. 1S.-Every
public man in Washington is pur-
sued by scores of gossips. The high
er the position the more these society
pests enjoy lying about them.
The most absurd rumor is magnified
beyond recognition. Having no re-
gard for the truth, and with nothing
else to do, these goSsips meet daily at
different places and manufacture SEN
sations aud repeat stale lies so often
that they come to believe them.
When the social ses son first opened
here many of the leaders in society
were greatly put out at the promi-
nence given a young society woman.
the wife of one of the assistant secre-
taries. These ancient ladies thought
they had been sighted. They could
not say enough about the presump-
ton of that "hussy," who was shown
so much favor. The jealousy engen-
dered by this social warfare has been
the means of circulating malicious
stories about this lady. No one has
paid any attention to
them, knowing their origin. 1t
however. for the cor
of a Pittsburg paper to take
up the stories and make sensation
out of them. Gen. Arthur's friends
are very indignant over them. Al
though the story published in Pitts
burg was sent to several other news
papers in different parts of the coun-
Try, it was rejected by them. 1t is
necessary to add that the
tory has not the slightest foundation
n fact.
After reviewing the account pub
ished in the dispatch, the correspond
mt of the New York Truth gives |
lis own account, as follows:
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-05-16
Sierra Pelon.

The frat flattering reports from the
newly discovered placer mines in the
valley OF the Sierra Pelon, or "bare
mountain, situated in a canada in the
mountains about half way between Lang
station and Elizabeth Lake, were pub
lished in the HERALD of April 9th.
Although but three weeks have elapsed
since that time. the district is already a
success. and the output from the placeres
very satisfactory. MIR. Wolff, the owner
of rich claim, says that it proves to be
district rich in auriferous soil, contain
ing an abundance of flake gold, and at
present, abundant of water to wash 1t
out, with probability of its lasting to
about the LIST of August, after which, il
worked, the dirt will have to be packed
to water. Even by this method, the
gentleman says that wages can be made.
but by hard work.
A number Of men are at work in the
valley, extracting the precious metal,
and all appear to be satisfied with their
prospects. 1t is difficult matter, how
ever. to estimate the total weekly pro-
duct, as the miners are somewhat iso-
lated, and especially those who are do
ing the best, are very chary about CIV
ing information concerning their claims
and their output. A number Of new
locations have been recently made by
newcomers,
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-05-16
Church Dedication.

The new Congregational Church, cor
ner of Hill and Third streets, was dedi-
Gated last evening in the presence of a
large and attentive audience. Prof. j.
Z. Fiske conducted the choir, consisting
OF double quartette. The prayer Of in
vocation was offered by DR.. ]. H Warren,
Of San Francisco. Rev J. w. Ellis, of
the First Presbyterian Church. read the
scripture lesson; after which the pastor,
Rev. A. j. Wells, read the financial
condition of the Society, showing it to
be free from all debts. Rev. DR.. c. d.
Barrows then delivered powerful dis
course, using for his text passage from
St. Luke, Weep not for Me, but Weep
for Yourselves and Your Children"
The discourse was one of the most elo-
quent and inspiring that we have ever
heard in the city, and places the
reverend gentleman in the foremost
ranks as pulpit orator. Want OF
space prevents an ex ended notice Of
this admirable address, at the conclusion
OF which the beautiful house was dedi.
Gated to the worship Of The Father, Son
and Holy Ghost. The floral decorations
were simply exquisite and arranged in
excellent and artistic style. Prof. Fiske
and his choir were up to their usual
standard Of excellence, and that is praise
enough.
To-day, at 9 o'clock, the regular SER
vice of the State Congregational Asso.
citation will commence in this church, Of
which our readers will be advised.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-05-16
Passengers Due This Evening.

The following is the list Of passengers
by the Southern route, to arrive in Los
Angeles at 4:45 o'clock this evening,
specially telegraphed to the HERALD
from Casa Grande. Arizona, at 10
o'clock last night.
John Young. VIM Young, John s
Young, Jr. Serley Young, Miss Rose
Young, Mrs J wyld, Lake Valley. N NJ;
J Banks Taylor. London; Lewis Baker.
Wheeling, w Va; VIM Webster, S F;
VIM Russ, Tucson; R P Merrill, Total
Wreck, A T; T R Graham, Eureka,
Gala; J c Cox. s +; Ida Trey. Geo Dor
sey. Gunnison City, Colo.
THE THIRD RAYMOND EXCURSION.
Luther L Holden, Boston, Mass, in
charge; George V Moulton, Lancaster,
N H. asst; Gilman w Wheeler. Boston,
Mass. in charge of baggage; c H Bar
Der and wife, do; Joseph Il Bennett and
wife, Manchester, N Fl; Miss Annie NJ
Brown, Miss Ella Brown, New York;
Miss Mat Ia C Brown, West Vale,
Mass; Miss 5 l. Brown, West Bloom
field, N Y; William A Brown aud wife.
NY; Mrs Shebe s Child, Miss NJ A
Cummings, Boston; Mrs E w Dorsey,
Collinsville, Conn; VIM o Drake. Brock
ton, Mass; A Eames, Bridgeport, Conn;
Miss + s Eames. s birmingham, Miss
Susie NJ Eanies, Bridgeport. Conn; Rob.
crt Earle and wife, New Bedford, Mass;
George Emery, Boston, Mass; Miss c
A Endicott, Canton, Mass, Rev G G
Fairbanks and wife, Middleboro, Mass,
Mrs Serena Field, Skaneateles,9 N Vi
Ellsworth Fisk, Somervlle, Mass; Mrs
Mary M Fiske, Medfeld, Mass; Miss
C o French, Canton. Mass; w A Giles
and wife, Worcester, Mass; Miss E A
Goodell, Mr. C M Harris and wife. Oak
dale, Mass; L M Haskins and wife Bos
ton; A Henking and wife, Gallipolis
Ohio; Mrs Luther L Holden, E Hutch
man, Boston, Macs; Miss Hattie 1
Leonard, Middleboro, Mass; Edwin
Litchfeld, Boston, Mass; Frank Man
son and wife, So birmingham, Mass
Miss Fannie F Mile, Cleveland, o; "
Miller and wife, Sing Sing, N Y; w l
Miller and wife, Cleveland, o; Mrs Gee
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-05-16
Our Silver Interests.

As mining in this vicinity has now be-
come very important industry the in
quiry arises on the part of those enter
ing into business. How does it pay. On
comparison with wheat and other
grain farming, and with fruit growing, it
is evident that for the limited amount in
vested, the mines of Southern California
and Arizona pay the greatest return of
any industry in the world. The mineral
is so near the surface, and the modern
appliances for mining and milling are so
much improved, that mining in this
southwestern country is more profitable
than anywhere else. The mines of the
Western States and Territories since lS49
have produced the enormous amount
of s2,l75, 252. 600 in gold and silver.
That is certainly very respectable sum
to get out in new country, but with
railways, dynamite, diamond drills and
improved amalgamators, the next third
of century will bring out far more
specie from the great West than that
which has inst elapsed A few idiots
- Ia - a., on, =, ;on-n.,
In finance, leu ny 'na' '"i ~ Iou'na''
ism, Carl Schurz, is cursing silver. He
should know that cursing silver is ours.
inc hi. countrv Whoever antaponizes
S -; - a.. .e,. asIo
SILVER Is a iooi' anu 'n' peopie u Us
Angeles in common with all the people
of the great West, will "sit down" on
him heavily and stav there. With all
.'''' -'
the cry ABOUT having zoo many S'i'er
dollars, there is scarcity OF silver in
circulation at the present day. The
-. IS r.,,oo ,an.ao n worry ON. q
peep. .., -. az
good living with a cireuiation OF Sis per
capita in FIVE franc pieces of silver,
while the good people of the United
s,a,as h.ve on,v % 60 per canita in
s;Irsr The New York Herald Times
I'll - pasy saan, to have rome