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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Freight Rate.
Dry Goods.

BED TIcK-AmoSkeag. A G A, IsKc; Thor
dyke SIC.
CLASSIFICATION 16 inches 6sc, linen 7ha11c.
DoMEsTIcs- Harrisburg A Al 74c, Indian
Head "A SIfc, Lonsdale "A 10Ac, Knight 80
inch SIC, Fruit of the Loom Al l0c.
DRILLING-Appleton sc.
CANTON FLANNEL-Bleached 6a12c, brown
7a11Hc.
DoRsKIN-All wool 35ai0c
DRESS GooDs-Ginghams Niagara
Malay 12c, Scotch 14c, Manhattan 10c.
DUCK-Stark Mills o. 12Mc, Western Sta.
8 OF. 121Sc, Boston brown 11Hc.
FLANNEIs-lied is TO 26 inches 1Sa27C blCG
% to "a inches 22a26c. Shaker i5a22c.
JEANS-15al6c. according to quality.
LINsEYs-Birmingham Toe, Independence
Ice. Madrid Ice.
$50.
PLAIDs = Toledo SC, Alabama SC, Augusta
&c.
PRINTs-Shirtings 41Sa5c, hair line &C. Checks
Hamilton &c. Dress prints 5a6c solids &C.,
blacks 515c, oil colors Sale per yard.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27


While the recent grand ball of Mr..
Mr.. w. II. Vanderbilt, in New York.
was al it's height, stranger, clad in a
cheap and very rough walking suit,
managed unlimited to gain access to
the dwelling through the servants
entrance. When discovered he was
calmly seated in the picture gallery in
the very midst of gorgeous SasSlmery.
fairly carried away with the elegance
of the surroundings and the fascinat-
ing dance music of Lander's orchestra.
In explanation of his presence he said
that being a stranger in the city he
thought he would drop in and take a
look at Mr.. Vanderbilt's ranch. After
having gained admission so easily the
idea struck him he might as well take
a look at the rest of the establishment.
Although placed under arrest he was
almost Immediately released.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

The New York Times sent out its
reportorial force the other day to
ascertain the number of persons who
read the presidents message. Of the
1924 interviewed" citizens, LOG had
read it, ninety-six frankly declared
they had not read it, eight-eight weak
ly promised themselves a study of the
document by and by, and five had
read the newspaper criticisms. This
result may be taken as fair picture
of the attitude of the average Ameri-
can citizen towards the presidents
message or any other long public doc
ument.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Illinois to the Front in Crime.

WINCHESTER, ILL.,, Dec. PA bloody MUIR
derous ARRAY occurred during dance at the
house OF J. Davis, six miles from here, on
Wednesday night, in which Adam Hills
throat was cut by Charles Sutton and George
Snyder shot by John Sutton, beth died almost
instantly. The Sutton, brothers went to the
dance armed and with the avowed purpose of
rel about the location of school house which
divided the residents Of the district into two
angry factions. Hill was not a participant in
the fight, being only spectator. Sutton
the fight, were lodged in jail They will have
preliminary examination next week. Great
excitement prevails in the neighborhood.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

A shrewd observer explains that
when a lover leaves the house of his
adored one at late hour in the even
ing, and walks musingly homeward
beneath the twinkling stars, his fond
fancy pictures her, clothed in white
samite, resting sweetly upon her pill
low, with unbound hair tossed about
her sleeping face, and angels bending
ever her couch whispering heavenly
dreams. Perhaps at that very mo-
ment she is in the pantry gnawing a
crust, or sitting fiat on the floor pairing
her cOrQS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Advice TO Mothers.

Mrs. Winsivw's Soothing Syrup
should always be used when children
are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the lit
tie sufferer at once; it produces
natural, quiet sleep by relieving the
child from pain, and the little cherub
awakes as "bright as a button" 1t ia
very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, relieves wind, reg lates the
bowels, and is the best kno vn remedy
for diarrhea, whether arising from
tecthing or other causes. Twenty-Five
cents bottle. Jelly
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

Powdered asbestos is used by NJ
Erickson, of Copenhagen, for making
a special enamel or coating. 1t is
mixed with soluble salts, such as sill
cate of potash and mineral or other
colors, which combine with the silicic
acid so as to form product which
withstands the action of oxygen, heat
and atmospheric changes. This sub
stance furnishes refractory glazing,
which protects porous materials, and
which can be applied to wood, to gas
or water pipes, to brick walls, and to
constructions of stone or cement.
When it IS employed on masonry or
on wooden articles the surface is first
washed with soap and water. In the
manufacture of this enamel or paint
it is only the refuse of the asbestos
which is employed, and this refuse, it
is said, would be worthless for any
other purpose.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
A FRENCH VICTORY.
Capture ana Occupatlon Of sontaK.

PARIS, Dec. 21.-AdmirOn Peyon, minister of
marine, received the following from Sontay,
dated Dec. II:
"Sontay Is ours. The outer enciente was
carried by assault at o'clock Sunday evening
The attack began at Il a. III. the assault was
made at p. M, with bravery above all
praise, by the foreign LEGION together with the
sisted in the bombardment. The citadel was
evacuated during the night and occupied on
the morning of the nth, without fighting. We
do not yet know whittier the Black Flags, re-
bel Annamites and Chinese fled. 1t is fmpos-
Sible to learn their losses. We lost about tif-
teen killed including an officer, and sixty were
wounded, including five officers"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
CorneIia and Christina on Deck.

1t happened many years ago that
Cornelia, when very little girl, Gre
ated a good deal of merriment at the
table when out one evening taking
tea with some of her mothers friends.
"Cornelia DEAR" said the hostess,
won't you have slice of cake or
something mOre?" "Yes'm, think
WILL said CorneIia, frankly, "if some
body'll please unlock my dress"
Christina, another little girl. also out
at tea, was asked if she would have
some apple-sauce. mo, 1 thank you"
said Christina, promptly; 81 can get
plenty of that at home"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

A Washington correspondent of the
Philadelphia Press tells of certain
artist who, being commissioned to
paint "Ben Buffers portrait, found he
had taken too heavy a contract. and
remarked one day in despair that it
was hard to get picture of the gene
raj that did not look like a caricature."
NATURE" added a friend who was
present, '1abored under the same
difficulty when she made him."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

BURLINGTON, Iowa, Dec. 2t.-The passenger
tram No, of the Chicago. Burlington & Quin-
train No. at Gladstone, ILL.,, last evening, tel
escoping a Pullman car which was ignited and
completely destroyed. Richard Sommers, SUI
fatter road, Of Chicago, was Instantly Killed
and the body burned almost beyond recOgni-
ton. Six other passengers were more or less
injured, but not probably fatally. Two coaches
were consumed. Loss about $50, 900. Engineer
NOOne did not see the red light on No. 5.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Edward NORM. a New
York lawyer, who Was employed by Patrick
Ford, of the Irish World, early in November to
go to London and ascertain why Gen. Pryor
case, makes long report in which he states
he found that Pryor had been unable to be-
come as thoroughly identified Herewith as he
or his American clients required by reason of
the adverse feeling among the people, although
the English counsel were willing that the
general should appear in the trial prominently
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

In the case of r. E. Montgomery VS..
Maddox Bros. q Anderson, agents for
parties claiming large amount of
land, about 10000 acres in!this state,
in opposition to the claim of Mr..
Montgomery, the counsel for Mr..
Montgomery, Messrs. Walton & Hill,
have gained degree in his favor, but
the decree has not yet been entered
by the court.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
COunterfeiters.

VINCENEEs, IND, Dec. 21.-At O'Clock this
morning Chief of Police Mcbride and Sheriff
Kakely arrested a gang of counterfeters.
longs In Sullivan county, where Re manufac-
tured spurious coin. He came here yesterday
with woman named NJ E. Sanders OStenSibly
to marry, and falling to procure license they
registered at the hotel as man and wife and
took a room t gether, where the officers ar
rested them. John hilfoil and James Hart,
an eX-convict, both of this city, were arrested
for passing counterfeit money which they
bought of Summers. Summers had $134 of
coin on his person when arrested.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

"Oh, my backp' is a common excIa-
nation, and expresses a world OF mis-
cry and suffering. 1t is singular this
pain arises from such various causes.
Kidney disease, liver complaint. vast
ing affections, colds, rheumatism, dys-
pepsia, overwork and nervous debility
are chief causes. When thus ailing
seek prompt relief. It can be found
best in Browns Iron Bitters. 1t
builds up from the foundation by
making the blood rich and pure.
Leading physicians and ministers use
and recommend it. 1t has cured
many, and if you are a sufferer try it.
eOd&w
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
AM of One Mind.

DIR. r. Wilson Carr, of Baltimore,
saws @he has used Rosadalis in cases
of scrofula and other diseases.
DR.. T. C. Pugh, of Baltimore, re-
eommends Rosadalis to all persons
suffering with diseased blood, saying
If is superior to any other preparation.
Rev. Dabney Ball, of the Baltimore
NJ. e. Conference, says he has been so
much benefited by the use of Rosa
dalis that he cheerfully recommends
1t to all his friends and acquaintance.
eod&w
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

Mr.. Paul +. Thornton, of the Thorn
ton banking company of Nevada, Mo-,
who came to Austin some time ago
for the benefit of his health has pur-
chased for his home in Austin the
fine residence of Miss Mclean, in the
rear of Mrs. Bakers residence on Elm
street in the neighborhood of the state
uniVarSitV
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

DR.. Guimaraes, of Rio Janerio, who
has been making experiments with a
view to determining the exact phys
biological action of coffee, finds, briefly
stated, that coffee acts both as slim
ulant and and as reparative agent,
and, while permitting of greater ex-
penditure of force and greater con-
sumption of heterogeneous substances,
it clearly increases the capacity for
work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Zig Ike Caught,

DENVER, Dec. 21.-The negro, Big Ike, who
murdered young Bruce Hunt. son of Ex-dOv.
Hunt, at Durango last week, was captured
Wednesday in the Southern Ute reservation
As The pursuers came suddenly upon him about
and ran like a frightened deer to precipice
lorty feet high from which he sprang. He
was found at the bottom terribly bruised but
All talk of lynching has subsidized. Among the
pursuers were seventy-1lve Indians. The
negro says he had two accomplices in the
bank robbery, but refuses names.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Franks Troubles.

KANSAS CITY, No., Dec. 21.-Frank James
passed through the city this morning en- route
from Gallatin in charge of the sheriff of Davies
county. At Independence he was delivered to
the custody OF his bondsmen in this county, in
accordance with the order of the Gallatin
court. This afternoon he came here and ac-
knowledged the service Of warrant charging
at Mussle Shoals, Ala, in 1882. A motion was
made before Judge Krekel, of the United
States court, in chambers, to deliver the pris-
Oner into the custody of his bondsmen on the
grouad that the state prosecution must be dis
posed of before trial in the federal court. The
court deferred decision until tomorrow, mean
while admitting the prisoner to a temporary
bail of $4,000, and tonight James is at home
with his family at the residence of his wife's
father near Ind eDendence
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Country Produce.

APPLEs-S35 o@$4.50 per Dbl.
BEANS-NaYy, &c per pound.
BEESwAX-Choice. 22a28c; dark, 16a20c.
BUrTER-Comtry. 2O@25c; western, 25O30c;
creamery, 35D40c,
BRAN-$1.35 u hundred.
CoRN-TexaS, In shuck, CSC; shelled. 75c.
CORN MEALcSacked,car load lots. 652D70c.
FLOUR-Extra XXX, $3.50; family, So; chOIc.
family, $3.50; fancy, $3.50; patent process,
$S.25.I
WHEAT-Boshell. 81 rs; Nicaragua, $1.00.
HAY-Prairie, $1,000 per ton; bottom hay $50
HoNEY-Strained, 16c; III comb. l2hc.
KROUT-6Ac.
OATs-Sacked, 40a45c.
0NloNs-New Mexican, 214@2hc: western
red, sac per D.. -
PEAS-5c per Id.
PoTAToES-NewT Texas, Exc per n; 800 per
bushei
600; kegs, ten gallon, 4.25.
TALI.OW-Choice, &c.
TURREYS-12. 00a15.00.
CHICRENS-3.50
EGGS-20lD25c per dOZ,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

A New Y orr chemist declares that
no alcohol can Possibly remain in a
pie that has been baked. His explain
alton is to the effect that the evapo-
rating temperature of alcohol is
lower than the boiling point Of water
while the baking temperature OF an
oven is higher than the boiling point
of water. He says the flavor of liquor
in branded pies is derived from some
of the essential oils which are not in
furious. Our temperance friends can
now pitch in on the mince pie bust
ness
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

Rev. DR.. Wright, of the First Pres
byterian church, on behalf of his con-
gregation, has kindly rendered the use
of the church to Rev. DR.. Goodwin,
for the services of the Methodist
church, at different hours from DR..
Wright's services, of course, and in
case DIR. Goodwin should need n new
place of worship pending work on
the new Methodist church which will
not be finished for several weeks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

A patent medicine manufacturer
died in New York last week. Before
he died his friends asked him how he
would like to be buried. He had just
strength left to say: "Insert me top
column next to reading matter fifty
two times electro by mail" and then
he closed his eyes and passed away to
that bourne where there are no omis-
sions or wrong insertions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

Everything will be in sufficient
readiness for commencing work in the
new university building by the 1st of
January, when the holiday vacation
closes. 1t is expected there will be
quite an accession then of new stu
dents
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

Gov. Ireland abiding to some re-
Elections upon him in one Of the papers
of this state, said to gentleman in
his Office yesterday that he would
give his personal check for $4,000 to
any person who could show that he
has neglected in any way all the law
full power at his command to sup
press fence cutting in Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

1t is stated with some pos1tiveness
that William H. Vanderbilt is the
richest private citizen in the world.
Possibly he is, but we do not see how
any one canihave absolute measure of
the purses of all the rich men in all
quarters of the earth. There are
plenty that even well-informed peo-
pie hardly ever hear Of. Only little
while ago one died in England that
was hardly known outside of his own
country except among bankers. This
was Lord Overstone, who left a for
tune OF $4,000, 600 -Philadelphia
Ledger.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
A l,ihnI SCjT.

DETROIT, Dec. 21.-LaSt year DR. Mclean
demonstration of anatomy in the medical depart
ment of the State University and a distin-
guished surgeon and physician, was charged
with adulterous relations with lady patient
from Canada, publication being made in the
Evening News, a 2-cent afternoon paper, Dr.
Mclean entered suit for libel. The paper I'M
dertook to justify its statements, but the jury
rendered verdict of $4,000 damages. The
case was appealed to the supreme court, which
this morning affirmed the Judgment of the
halo
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Mr. Hanlan on His Art Of Rowing
[Chicago Times

81 am the strongest oarsman in the
world in my boat. l do not useleSsly
expend an ounce of strength. l util-
ize all that 1 have. l owe my success
partly also, perhaps to having hit
upon a winning stroke. L presume
that in the stroke lies great part of
my superiority. 1t is a thing which
cannot be governed by mathematical
calculation, but 1t is more the result
of accident or Unborn knack, scarcely
know which"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Suit Against Longstreet.

NEW YoRY, Dec. 2i.-The suit brought by
the Traders National bank against Gen.
James Longstreet, to recover on two prOmisso-
ry notes amounting to 1920, which was made
by Longstreet in New Orleans in 1882, resulted
in Z verdict for plaintiff; The defense claimed
the nature of wager and not valid contract;
that the transaction was fictitious purchase
of cotton through a New Orleans agency at the
order of Longstreet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
War on NickeIS.

Ctr OF MEXICO, Dec "A refusal to ac-
cept nikel money in the city market caused
quarrels, resulting in firing and cries of down
with the nickeli" The panic spread and all
business houses were closed. The mob passed
through the streets, breaking lamps and win
dows. The troops fired blank cartridges at the
mob and the cavalry charged the crowd and
order was finally restored without bloodshed.
Troops are patrolling the streets.
DegheSt and his seconds, on trial for killing
Olivier, the French merchant, in a duel, were
aeouitted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

GEORGETOWN, S. GERRY Cox colored,
was hanged for the murder Of Herbert Rem
to the last. He showed no fear anu made a
short speech on the scaffold.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Vanderbilt BUYS Another Road.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec. 21.-The sale is re-
ported Today of the franchise OF the Pittsburg
& Atlantic railroad to Vanderbilt by E. X. Hyn-
or uIIIo city OOIoiSt~I GstiJ str
certificates are estimated at between a half
and one million dollars. The line is located
from Shippensburg to Come lville. The pur-
chase removes all Obstacles of construction of
the Harrisburg s. Western railroad and insures
its building any time Vanderbilt desires.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Gen. McKenY fe.

CHICAGO, Dec. 21.-A statement having been
published to the effect that Gen. R. s. McKen-
Zie, commanding the Department of Texas, be-
ing in failing health, contemplated retiring
from the service, Acknowledgement Williams
is authority for the statement that Gen. Nc
Kenzie is SICK and owing to that fact has been
temporarily relieved from the command at San
Antonio. Details vi his sickness are not yet
known
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
ST L,OuJs Wants If.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 21.-An adjourned meeting
of citizens was held to-day to further perfect
the preliminary steps to the holding of the ma
tiOnal Democratic convention in this city. An
executive committee of thirteen representative
men was appointed to take charge of the mat
ter, and large finance committee was chosen
to raise funds to defray the expenses of the
convention in case it is held here. The COM
mittee will be sent to the next meeting OF the
national Democratic committee, to urge the Sc
lecti n of ST. Louis as the place of holding the
nnnr.anfinn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Needs Looking After.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 81. - Capt. Watts, of
the American schooner j. Watts, reports his
Prince, by the crew of a Haytien man of-war,
the commander of which announced himself
as Capt. Cooper, and ordered Capt Watts to
all right he would shoot him and his crew.
The papers proving satisfactory, Cooper left.
after informing Capt. Watts that he was the
son of Rear Admiral Cooper of the United
States nav and engaged by Hayti to break up
blockade running between Kingston and Hay
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Railroad OuarreIs.

MONTREAL, Dec. 21.-The Grand Trunk and
Canadian Pacific are again at loggerheads, re-
to run over the rails of the Canadian Pacific
track making connection with the Grand Trunk
via jacques Cartier railroad, thereby obtain
West, in direct opposition to the Canadian
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

Any one who has ever noticed the
avidity with which a fretful sick in
FAINT drinks water, and marks the
early abatement of febrile and other
symptoms, will be convinced that
water as beverage, a quencher of
thirst, physiological necessity, in
fact. should not be denied to the
helpless member of society.-Medical
Record.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

NEW YORK, Dec. Ca prize fight, accord
ing to the Queensbury rules. came off this
morning in a barn near Blissville, l.. l., be-
tween Mike Kelly, of Williamsburg, and John
C0nnors, of Brooklyn. The stakes were 500 a
side. Both men were in fine condition, Kelly
weighing 1873 and Connors 1876. Three bloody
rounds were fought, Kelly not coming to
money was awarded to ConnOrS. Both men
were terribly punishedIand had to be assisted
from the ring
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Victor Hugo has been visited bv

Victor Hugo has been visited by a
delegation Of Mormons, who urged
him to join their body, and endeavored,
by appeals to his poetic sense, to make
a convert of him. Such, at least, is
the story that is going the rounds of
the German newspapers, which assert
further that the aged poets visitors
introduced two Mormon girls to him,
and gave him to understand he might
have them both as wives if he should
conclude to become a follower of
Brigham Young. The French jour
mails pronounce the latter part of this
report sheer invention, prompted by
Teutonic malice; but they admit that
Hugo gave audience to a Mormon de-
putati0n, and that he had an extended
conversation with them.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

Work in the coal mines at Gallup
n. NJ, OF the line of the Atlantic &
Pacific, Is reported as being pushed.
The Arizona Champion says: "The
influx of miners and laborers at Def
ance and Gallup just at present is
something that country has never
seen before"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
BRENNAN.
ESPECIAL to the Statesman. l

lOPSSiAA w 0iAO OUoeSohioh'
BRENNAN, Dec. 21.-The BRENNAN Grays
gave grand masquerade and fancy dress ball
last night, at their armOry. 1t proved sue
cess in every respect. Visitors from Houston,
Galveston and many other places in the state,
were present. Dancing was kept up until a
very late hour.
Mr.. William Mcintyre and Miss Mary
DaShiell, both of this city, were united i'll the
holy bonds of matrimOny last night, by the
Rev G.. G. ChaDlin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

To devise a new amusement is Of
as much Importance to the busy men
and women of this workday world as
the promoting of new invention; for
what is the good of material prosperi-
ty if peoples spirits as well as their
pockets cannot profit by it.-New York
Herald.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Reasonably Alarmed.

IHousIOn Age.I
The people of Texas will realize af-
ter awhile the necessity of having
more men in the legislature like Sena-
tor johnson, of Collin county, and
Uol. w. L. Denman, of Angelina,
state government upon economic prin-
ciDleS.