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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-25
Work Horses.


Horses that are kept for work
should be fed on food that will give
muscular force and ut the same time
supply the waste Of flesh, consequent
on muscular activity. IN cold wealth
or, corn and hay fill this demand adj
mirably, but in the heat of summer,
corn raises the animal temperature
too rapidly, its albuminoid ratio be-
ing to 8. Oats with u ratio of to b
is a better summer diet for work
horses. But if the object be to fat a
horse for market, corn with but little
exercise will accomplish that end
most directly. But whatever grain
may be fed, as much good hay. or
fresh corn fodder us the animal will
eat, should be fed with it, in order to
furnish sufficient bulk to allow
the stomach to act on it suf-
ficently. Experiments have DEM
onstrated that where hay and grain
are fed together, both are more per-
fectly digested than either would be
when fed alone. Colts while growing
should not be fed on corn. Blue
grass or clover in the summer, and a
moderate allowance of oats, with
clover hay in the winter, will furnish
the flesh and material. in the proper
proportions to supply the demands of
growth; and growing animals should
not be fed so as to lay on fat. Brood
mares. when raising colts, should be
furnished with abundance of fresh
blue grass, with a fair allowance of
grain, rich in the flesh forming ele-
ments. Oil cake, when it can be OBJ
tanned, is an excellent substitute for
grain in this case.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-25
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The next most. important town is
Lancaster, near the southern bounda-
ry of the county, with population of
200, and an estimated annual trade of
$250,O00, and surrounded by dense
population of thrifty and well-to-do
farmers.
Water power of large capacity is af-
forded by the Elm and West Forks of
Trinity, and by Five Mile and Ten
Mile creeks.
In season there are plover, grouse,
woodcock. ducks, and prairie chick
ems to be found in large numbers, and
also deer to a limited extent. The
supply of fish is not plentiful.
The county has ascholastlc popula-
ton of 5767, for which there are 103
public free schools. There also a
number of private schools of high
grade, and in the city of Dallas Ro-
man Catholic convent, a college, and
several private schools. The city has
recently provided, for the building of
four first-class free school buildings.
and having assumed control
her public schools, it is proposed If
bring them up to the highest standard.
There are sixteen church buildings
for white congregations of the Chris
tian. Episcopal. Methodist, Baptist,
Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Con-
gregational, Jewish and Lutheran de-
nominations, and seven churches for
the colOred people, comprising MethO-
dist, Baptist and Christian In other
portions of the county there are thir-
ty-One church buildings.
The county has a bonded debt
Courthouse of $4,000. which is be-
ing rapidly paid of, and no new debt
is being incurred. The county tax is
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-14
AUGUSTA.
Hearing on Petition for Woman's
Reformatory Prison.
ADDRESS TO THE UNION VOTERS OF
TRE PARTY OF PROGRESS"
A Public Hearing on Reform School
Matters.
Special Despatch to The Press

AUGUSTA, Feb. IS.
The Judiciary Committee gave hearing
this afternoon to parties interested in the es-
tablishment in this State of a reformatory pris-
on for women Mrs. Geo. S. Hunt Mrs. L. M.
N. Stevens and Frederick Fox of Portland, aud
ex-Warden Rice of the Maine State prison spoke
very effectively in favor of the proposition. 1t
was left to Mr.. Fox to embody the suggestion
in the form of bill to present to the commit
tee one week from to-day.
The opposition members of the Legislature
have just issued the following address:
STATE House, Augusta, Feb. 18th.
10 union 0oters Of the party Of progress and
reform IN the State Of Maine:
We, the Representatives of the 61st Legsla-
ture, representating constituency of over
of,OUO voters, advise and recommend the keep
ing up OF our present organizations each on its
own platform of principles, and, if possible,
more perfect organization in every school dis
trlet, town and city in the State of all who are
opposed to the Republican party as now con-
trolled.
ITO the Associated Press.l
The Committee on Reform School voted this
afternoon to give public hearing two weeks
from to-day TO all parties interested in the
school. The commissioners will be invited.
1t was voted to renort the usual appropria
tlon OF $4,000 for the Industrial School for
Girls.
The Committee on Interior Waters will re-
port'ought to pass on the hill to incorporate the
Flat Brook Company; same to incorporate the
Penobscot Log Driving Company.
The Committee on Legal Affairs gave a pro
tracted hearing on the bill toamend section -5,
chapter II, of the Revised Statutes, in relation
to wharves and weirs, SO that parties may have
the right to build ways TO the same Messrs.
Baker & Baker appeared in favor and Wash
ington Gilbert in opposition.
The Committee on Agriculture voted to re-
port bill to prevent offences against public
health. 1t provides that any one offering for
sale slaughtered calves less than four weeks
old shall be punished by fine not exceeding $50
or Imprisonment in the county Jail not exceed
ing fifty days.
The committee voted to report on bill taxing
dogs 81 % ought to pass, and an act to incor-
porate the Buxton and Hollis Agricultural So
ciety.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-14
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
An Expectation That the Members Will
Soon be A AnnnintRd.

An Expectation That the Members Will
Soon be appointed.
WASHINGTON, Feb 13.-Lt is. expected that
the President will appoint the civil service
commission this week. He is quoted as saying
so to the West Virginia Congressional deega-
tion, who were urging the appointment OF
Mr.. Hoge, who has got the names of nearly
the whole House of Representatives, il is said,
on his papers for the Democratic place in the
commission. The appointment of Dorman B.
Eaton seems to be regarded almost certain, al
though il cannot be said that the President has
actually decided upon it. The same feeling is
believed to Influence this selection in part that
led many Congressman TO insist upon the
Eaton bill in preference to any other-the de-
sire to do exactly what the civil service re-
formers wanted, so that if their expectations
of the reform expe imenis should not be full
filed they should not be able to say that it was
because the right methods we're not chosen.
Besides this, of course, Mr.. Eaton's unselfsh
interest in the subject, his great familiarity
with it and the fact that he is the author of
the bill have naturally pointed to him as the
first man TO be selected.
There seems to be much more doubt about
the other appointments. 1t is not expected
that if Mr.. Eaton is appointed any other east
ern man will be selected This would bar out
Mr. Burt, whose appointment as examiner is
predicted.
o. c. Moore of New Hampshire, who was
made a candidate by the delegation without
his knowledge, has written here urging that
some better man can be found and suggesting
that the east cannot expect two members The
appointment of Mr.. Graves of the Treasury
Department is not expected. Professor Greg
ory Of Michigan is mentioned as a candidate.
1t is understood that tue Dem icrat will De
from the west, but Senator Pendleton, whose
recommendation, it was supposed, would be
influential, says he knows nothing about it.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-14
FOREIGN.
Resignation of the Entire French
Ministry.
A STREET FIGHT IN WHICH 20 TURKS
ARE KILLED.
Death of Richard Wagner and Arch.
bishop McCabe.

PARIS, Feb. 13.-All the members of the
Cabinet have resigned in consequence
of the action of the Senate on
the expulsion bill. President Grevy
has requested them to remain at their posts for
the present. A compromise is hoped for on
ing the Princes liable to expulsion by tho de-
cree of the President Of the Republic.
De Freycinet Refuses to Form a New
Ministry.
PARIS, Feb. 13.-It is stated that President
Grevy summoned M. De Freycinet TODAY to
form a ministry but that the latter hesitates
to undertake the task.
Death of Noted Persons.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Feb. 13.-Archbishop
Fialkofski is dead.
GENEVA, Feb. 13. Peter Merian, the geolo-
gist, is dead.
A Street Fight at Scutari.
ScUTARI, Feb 13.-A party OF mountaneers
attacked Turkish guard house here in re-
venge for the death of two of their comrades.
They were repulsed after an obstinate street
fight, in which 20 Turks were killed and
wounded.
The Congo Acquisitions.
BRUSSELS, Feb. 13.-The International Afri-
signs in Africa, and has enjoined its agents to
scrupulously respect M. de Brazza's acquisi-
tions on the Congo.
Mr.. Healy's Resignation Not Accepted.
LONDON, Feb 13.-The electors of Wexford
have refused to accept the resignation of Mr..
Hesy, M. 2. for that borough.
Rumored Death of Archbishop McCabe.
The Times this morning publishes an uncon-
nrmed report that Archbishop McCabe of
Dublin Is dead and in leading article deplores
ms death. 1t says that the cause of order and
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-14
PRICE THREE CENTS.

loyalty in ireland has lost an unflFpchine sur
porter who unhappily never exercised that
power over his co-religionists
ROME, Feb. 13.-The Moniteur says: The
death of Archbishop McCabe is a great loss 10
Ireland. II refers to his arduous efforts to pac-
lty his country. On Monday Archbishop Nc
Cabe asked for the apostolic benediction,
which the Pope Immediately sent him.
Death Of Richard Wagner,
VIENNA, Feb. 1S.-Richard Wagner, the
COMPOSER died here this afternoon.
lhlenard Wagner was born in Leipsie May
~ 1913. He began to write PLAYS when he was
twelve years old His first systematic studies
in music were made under Theodor Weinli1
while he was student at the University of
Leipsic In the summer of 1886 he brought ont
his opera Das Liebssverbot, of which tba
words and the music were both his own. ana
which failed. In 1888 he began his opera On
titled Rienzi, which was completed and brought
out at Dresden in 1872 The Flying Dutch.
man" was composed at this time. Tannhauser
was brought out in 1874 and Lohergrin in 1850
at Weimar. In 1860 he conceived the idea OF
erecting theatre on which the four operas
that he had built in the myths of the Nibe-
lungenring might be produced. Baireuth in
Bavaria was the city selected for this theatre.
The theatre was built and his idea carried out.
His last opera, "Parsifal," was brought out at
Baireuth last summer. A portion of the music
performed at the Centennial celebration in
Philadelphia in 1876 was oompo sed by Wag-
ner. Wagner was the author of many bulky
volumes devoted to vindication of his musi-
cal theories
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-14
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Bav State Iron Co.


BOSTON, Feb 13.-A meeting of the stock
holders of the Bay State Iron Co. was held this
forenoon 8700 of total $3.50 shares being
represented. Treasurer Richards made state
ment OF the companys condition showing lia-
bilities of $581, ,40078; estimated assets, ST.
377 ,466.78. The action of the directors in
causing an assignment of all the property of
the corporation in New York state was approx
ed and ratified, and the directors were further
authorized to wind up the affairs and business
ofthe corporation, to realize its assets, pay
debts and distribute residue among stockhold-
ers.
Boston Marine Society.
The quarterly meeting of the Boston Marine
s State Coast si survey % to Tie navy department ar
so declaring it the duty OF the legislature to
amend the pilotage laws of the commonwealth.
Gov. Butler about to Make More Remov-
ais.
The session of the executive council to-mor-
row afternoon will be an important one. Gov.
Rutler will send in the name of the Concord
prison warden. 1t is probably that another
important nomination will also be made.
There is little doubt that speedy change in
Insurance Commissionership will be made.
Powerful influences are at work to displace
M. Clark The governor has had several in.
terviews with the commissioner of late and it
is said that the council will promptly confirm
his successor. Leading Republicans, however,
predict contest between the governor and
council on this point.
Heavy Verdict.
In the United States Circuit Court this af-
ternoon verdict of 100 was rendered for
plaintiff in the case of W. r. Fosdick against
Charles W. Hersey and otnersr being an al
lowance upon notes in the bankrupt estate of
Charles F. Parker & Co., which defendants
claimed were fraudulently issued by member
of the firm and were taken by the plaintiff with
full knowledge of this fact.
Complaints of FAN River Spinners.
FALL RIVER, Feb. 13.-The monthly meet
ing OF the Spinners' Union was held tonight.
The attendance was large. The meeting last
ed over two hours. The discussion was ami
mated, nearly all present taking part. The
principal topic of discussion was the practice
which the spinners claim has been recently
adopted by certain corporations of dischafgiDg
unmarried spinners and hiring instead men
with families. Much indignation was mani
tested at this step and nearly all the speakers
urged action to prevent continuance of the
practice and to support the spinners so dis
charged. Final action was postponed until
next Monday night, to which time the meeting
adjourned. The consideration of other mat
ters was also postponed until that time.
st. Patrick's Day.
LOWELL, Feb. 13.-At meeting of Catholic
societies tonight it was voted to have general
parade st. Patrick's Day.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-14
NEW YORK.

NEW York. Feb 13.-The Globe rubber
jewelry manufacturing building on Canal St.
WAS burned today. The employees barely es-
capped with their lives. The concerns burned
out are: Globe Rubber Jewelry Co., Frankel
& Levy, cardigan jackets j. II. Leiber, forni-
ture gimps; j. Herman, woolen goods; Oscar
Hallender q Bros, mirrors.
The losses are: Globe Rubber Jewelry Co.,
(Borchat & Fox $4,000; Oscar Hallender &
Bros, $4,000; Frankel & Levy, $4,000; j. H.
Letter, $4,000. Loss GU building $4,000, and
other smaller losses aggregatiDg $4,000.
He Stole Only $4,000.
VIM. NJ. Whitney, bookkeper of the Dock
Department, is a defaulter the amount of
$4,000.
Split in the international Dairy Associa-
ton.
The International Dairy Association at It's
meeting today split up into two factions, each
electing its own President
Ez-Gov. Morgan Dying.
At late hour tonight the condition of ex-
Governor Morgan was considered dangerous.
Indications are that he cannot last very long,
Death of Ex-Governor Smith of Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Feb 13 Eek Governor
VIII am e Smith disd at 11.s0 tonight, sur
rounded by his family and friends.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-14
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
Serious Accident.

Special Despatch to the Press.l
FARM1NGT ON, Feb. 13.-Last evening Rev.
Jonas Burnham of this village, for many years
the honored Principal of Pennington Acade-
my, was about retiring. He had reached the
mead OF the stairs when in some manner be
trpped and fell backward to the bottom of the
flight One of his shoulder blades was broken.
several severe cuts inflicted about his head
beside general shaking up. Mr.. Burnham is
over SO years of age, aud it is feared his inju-
ries may result fatally.
Sudden Death of a Bangor Physician.
ITO the Associated.Press.l
BANGOR, Feb. 13.-Dr. William Gallupe. a
well known physician of this city, dropped
dead this forenoon while shovelling snow at
his house. 1t is supposed that death was
caused by tie rupture of a blood vessel in the
head. He was aged rs.
Death from Hydrophobia in Parsonsheid.
Boston, Feb, 19.-The Travellers cores
pondent at Portsmouth teeeraphs that he is
informed that family by the name of An
drews, consisting of four persons, residing at
Parsonsfeld, in York county, were all bitten
by mad dog of the hound species about year
ago. Recently the eldest of the family was
seized with hydrophobia and died on the 11th
of this month. Much excitement exists in the
town for fear that the rest of the family will
be attacked with hydrophobia.
Penobscot Log Driving Company.
BANGOR, Feb. 13.-The Penobscot Log Driv-
ing Company held its annual meeting to-day
and elected VIM. H. Strickland pre- ident;
Abram Moore, clerk and treasurer, and W. III.
Strickland. John Morrison, W. T. Pearson,
Darius Eddy, Cornelius Murphy, directors.
The company last year drove out the west
branch of the Penobscot about forty-fiye mil
lions, boom scale, and this season will probably
have similar amount.
Fire in Caribou.
FORT FAIRFIELD, Feb. 13-Fire at Caribou
destroyed hotel, known as the Caribou House,
sheds and stable belonging to FL. X. Small,
Most of the furniture was saved. Fire origi-
mated in the stable. Loss $1,000; insured for
$4,000.
Frozen to Death.
GARDINER, Feb. 13.-Davld Dodge, a black
smith residing in Jefferson, left this city ten
days ago by the Alma stage which took him
within mile of his home. After leaving the
stage no trace OF him could DO fouud un6n ses-
terday, when his frozen body was discovered by
the roadside. MI. Dodge was fifty years of
age and leaves three children. BE was intoxi-
Gated when last seen alive.
Penobscot Ministerial Association.
BANGOR, Feb 13.-Penobscot Valley Minis
terial Association has chosen the following
officers:
President-Rev. W. ". Marsh, Dexter
Secretary-Rev G. W. Hudson, Ellsworth.
Committee of Arrangements-Revs G. r.
Palmer and g. N -Elbridge of Bangor and
Rev. G. B. Besse of Orrington.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-14
THE TELEGRAPH LEASE.

Its Legality to be Contested by Some
of the Western Union Stockholders.
New YoBK, Feb. 13.-A large number of
the heaviest Western Union stockholders
have signed the assent to the Mutual Union
lease. But few are reported to have withheld
their consent. j. G. Rieff has notified Pres-
dent Green that he shall contest in the courts
the legality of leasing the Mutual Union.
The Daily Stakeholder says Greaves and
Moore, who are parties to the proceedings
brought before the Attorney General to annul
the charter of the Western Union Company
sent word to their coupsel to withdraw the
application. The latter consulted Josiah G.
Kieff, who was joint plaintiff in the proceed
ings, and he declined to withdraw from his
position The application to annul the chart
er will therefore have to stand which on its
face makes the Mutual Union Company una
Bile to carry out their lease contract except SO
far as they are personally concerned.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-14
a Ike insurance Deeigion.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1S.-The Supreme
Court has rendered decision in the case of
Catherine A, Pollock against the United
States Mutual Accident Insurance Company
of New York, This was case in which the
husband of the plaintiff did from the effects
of poison taken by accident, and the widow
sought to recover So, 900, the amount of the in
snrance policy The decision of the court be-
low, which was in favor of the insurance COM
pany, was affirmed.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-14
AN APPEAL
For Aid for Starving Irishmen.

o1 y y I01 H10s0- TIT II '711--1e11'
BUFFALO, N Y, Feb. 13 The central coun-
Gil OF the Irish Land League has issued cir
cular to that body stating that at conve ntion
to be held in April next Messrs. Parnell, Sex
ton, and perhaps Eagan will be present
In this circular the council calls upon all Irish
men and women and descendants OF such in
America to contribute one dollar each to a
special f-nd for the relief of famine sufferers
in Ireland. Contributions are to be sent in be-
fore st. Patrick's day to treasurers of different
Land League branches, who will transmit
them to the general treasurer, Rev lawrence
Walsh of Waterbury, Conn. Where Land
League branches are not established coDtribu-
tors are asked to send their money direct to
Father Walsh. The fund thus obtained will
be sent directly to the famine districts for re-
lief purposes. 1t is hoped by this easy means
that very large sum will be obtained and
that 30 one with Irish blood in his veins and
humanity in his heart will refuse this appeal.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-14
MINOR TELEGR AIMS.

There is considerable floating ice in the rlv-
ers and harbors at New York.
James Treglown, who murdered Minnie
Chergwin, was sentenced on Monday at Nor
ristown, N. j., to be hanged Wednesday,
March 2lst.
Mr. James Whitton has succeeded Captain
Samuel Harding as agent of Bureau Veritas at
New York, the latter having been placed on
the retired list after many years Of service
marked BY great fidelity, ceaseless energy and
most satisfactory administration of the COM
pany's affairs.
George Sheldon, son of Chief Judge Shell
don, Suddenly left Buffalo on Sunday. He
had forged several real estate deeds, on which
he had raised some $1,000. He was clerk in
the City Attorneys office.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-14
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEB. IA.

METEOROLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TWENTY FOUR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL,
OFFICER, Washington, d: O.
Feb, IA, / A. M.
For New England.
Slightly warmer and fair weather dnrinp tbs
day southeast to southwest winds, lower barome.
ter, followed on Wednesday night or Thursdav
morning by light snow.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
The river has been stationary at Cincinnati
during the past six hours at 65 feet inch.
which is 8 feet and l inch higher than any
previous record. The irving is rising at points
below Cincinnati, and has reached the danger
line at Cairo, and the Cumberland has probably
reached the danger line at Nashville. A storm
has developed in the Rocky Mountain region
and is central in Western Kansas and heavy
rains are reported from Missouri, Iowa. Kan
sas and Dakota, and light rains from Tennes-
see, Ohio valley the South Atlantic States.
Fair weather continues in New England, Mid
die States and lower Lake region. The tenn
perature has risen about 10 degrees in the Mis-
sissippi, Ohio and Missouri valleys and upper
Lake region, with easterly to southerly winds.
lam has prevailed on the Pacific coast from
San Diego to Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-14
LABOR TROUBLES.

Non Union Men Assaulted by Members
Of the Union.
BRocKToN Mass, Feb. 13.-The shoe firm
o. Emerson, Weeks & Co. recently discharged
three union lasiers and to-day hired uon-union
men, who were set upon by large crowd,
among whom was Patrick Connorty, who was
arrested. The Union of this city numbers up
wards of 1000 members.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-14
The Indian Territnru rrnrhla.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 13.-A private dispatch from
Muscagee, Indian srerritory, says that Gen.
Pleasant Porter, commander of the Govern
ment party of the Creek Indians left Okmiul-
kee on the 9th inst, with 400 men for the camp
of the rebel faction under Spioche In the
meantime Major Tuft, the United States agent
has been appointed to whom has been referred
all causes of trouble.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-14

u..,-EoRp. Conn, Feb. 13.-The Legisla-
anra IId,s, passed resolutions of respect for the
late Gov. Jk.well, aud committee OF four Sen,
eo a end he Funeral. Both houses adjourned
iii Tnursdsy Ion aosount OF the funeral. Many
business places wills be closed.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-14
AND COMMERCIAL

Portland Daily Wholesale Market.
PORTLAND, Feb. 10.
Flour continues firm and full prices are obtained.
Sugars are strong at 91sc for grsnulated and SHsc
for Extra G. No change in Provisions. In Produce,
Cabbages are less firm owing to liberal receipts, and
dealers are now paying s25 y ton, which is a drop
of about So.
ne following are to-dsy's quotations of Flour
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-14
TWO Railway Collisions.

PRINCETON, H., Feb 13-Two collisions oc-
Cured On the Chicago Burlington and Quin-
cy road last night near Maiden. In one 16
ears and locomotive were wrecked in the
other several cars and lot of hogs we're burned.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-14
MARINE NEWS.

Decision ID Favor of the City of Brussels
LONDON, Feb. 13.-The admiralty Court has
decided in favor of the steamship company in
its action for damages against the owners of
steamship Kirby Hall, which vessel ran into
and sank steamship City of Brussels last jan
uarV.