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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10
A PROBABLE MUDDLE.

1t has been said that Mr.. Arthur's
induction into the presidency was the
act of God; and yet we are told that
this favored mortal is overcome with
melancholy and that i'll health is
overtaking him. The president, him
self, thinks he may die before his
term expires. Alfthese things put
together give rise to talk about sue
cession. In case of his death, under
existing circumstances, Senator
Edmunds would become president;
but Mr.. Edmunds' health is exceed
ingly poor and he may be unable to
perform the duties of the office, or he
may die. In case he were not made
president then a special election
would have to be held. 1t IS said:
"The law providing for called
election is silent on this particular
point; it merely says that
the provisions of this title relat-
ing to the quadrennial Ii. e., the regu
lar election of president and vice
president shall apply with respect to
any election to fill vacancies in the
office of president and vice president
held upon a notification given when
both offices become vacant" The
language of the constitution would
indicate an intention that president
chosen at called election shall serve
the full presidential term of four
years. The constitution says that the
president shall hold Office during the
term of four years." and it also says
that in case of the death of
both the president and vice
president the officer designated by
congress (the president of the senate)
shall act as president "until presi-
dent shall be elected" The inference
from this language, without further
limitation, is. that a president chosen
upon the death of both the president
and vice president shall serve the full
presidential term as provided by the
constitution. The trainers of the
congressional law of 1892, only five
years later than the adoption of the
constitution, seemed to take this
view of the matter, because the law
does not undertake to limit the term
of the president chosen at the special
election to the unexpired term of the
deceased president, but makes the
special election and the qualifications
OF the newly elected president cores
pond in every essential particular to
the process of a regular election.
This is in conflict with the popular
impression that president chosen at
a special election to fill a vacancy
would serve out the uneXplred term
only.
The question is really very knotty
one, enough so to invoke, in case of
emergency a decision from the SUI
preme court. We dislike to say so,
but no one can doubt on which side
such decision would be. Should
"a chain of circumstances lead to such
an election there can be no doubt us
to its political result. The country is
just at this time ripe for political
change and presidential election,
even for the unexpired term, would
beyond doubt result in the election
of the Democratic nominee, and Mr..
Bayard might be that nominee
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

Under the compulsory education
law of Rhode Island, all children be-
tween the ages of seven and fifteen
years must have sixteen weeks school
ing each year, and no child under
twelve can work in a mandatory.
1t is well enough to protect the chill
dren against the greed of protection
lists, but the principle involved may
be extended until it may be said the
child shall not work for the parent.
In truth, compulsory education does
this very thing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

DALLAS, May 2.-Members of the
newspaper fraternity are arranging to
entertaian the State press association
which meets here in two weeks. 1t
is proposed to expend $4,000 for their
entertainment.
The branch lunatic asylum and leg
islafive committee organized to-day
for their labors. They met in con-
sultation to-day citizens from Ter
rell and Dallas and left tonight for
Waxahachie, and from that place
they will visit Terrell, Jefferson, Sui
phur Springs. Greenville, Paris,
Whitesboro, Fort Worth, Decatur,
Weatherford and Mineral Wells.
They expect to return to Dallas in
two weeks. Midlothian, the new town
between Dallas and Cleburne on the
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe road,
entered the list as candidate to-day
as did also Dallas.
The Greenlaw-Spellan alderman
contest was on hearing before the
council to-day and promises to last
two or three days. The two sides
charge the casting of upwards of
fifty illegal votes. These alleged
illegal voters and many other per-
sons are witnesses in the case.
Sam Howell, colored, was arrested
in Collin county and lodged in the
Dallas jail to-day, for stealing horse
from Newton Housted in this county
Saturday night. The prisoner admits
his guilt, but says he is stuck on the
horse and will steal it again when he
is released from the penitentiary,
even if be goes there again for five
years.
The Italian residents of Dallas have
raised and to-day forwarded TO New
York nearly 500 as a contribution to
aid in establishing Garibaldi hos
pital in that city fcr their INDECENT
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

Mr.. WILLIAM w. AsToR. the gen.
tleman whom the Republicans pitted
in New York city against Perry Bel
mont, and who, being defeated, was
named by President Arthur as min
lister to Rome, enjoys the reputation
IN that ancient capitol of having
more money than manners. His
course as congressional candidate
indicated the same thing, and proba-
bly, that was his recommendation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

GALVESTON, May despite the
threatening aspect of the weather
last night, the day opened bright and
beautiful and was ushered in by sa-
Lutte of thirteen guns fired by the Gal
weston artillery. By 8 o'clock the
streets along the route which the
Maifest pageant was to pass began to
fill with people, and at the hour at
which it was announced to move the
sidewalks, awnings and buildings
were packed with a seething mass of
humanity. The pageant. which con-
sisted of handsomely y-dec0rated cars,
ftly representing the subject chosen,
as it slowly passed through the streets
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

FROM the March statistics of the
department of agriculture it is learn
ed that of the 1871. 100000 bushels OF
corn produced in 1882, about one-third,
or 5SS.O0O,000 bushels, is yet in the
hands of the producers. The greater
part of this amount is held in west
ern states. OF wheat 2s per cent is on
hand, or 14SOO0.OOO bushels; the total
crop was sos, ,1S5,47O bushels.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

THE STATESMAN is pleased to re-
ceive the Indiana Farmer as one of its
exchanges. 1t is undoubtedly one OF
the best agricultural papers published
and Texas farmers would do well to
consult its columns. 1t is published
by the Indiana Farmer company, In.
dianapolis, Indiana. for two dollars 8
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

THE platform of the Irish-Ameri-
can convention at Philadelphia is a
terrific arraignment of British mis-
rule in Ireland. 1t indorses Parnell
and Dayitt, and a national Irish
league has been organized which viii
prove great help to the Irish cause
if it be conducted in reason, and with
out the aid Of dynamite.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

The San Antonio Times wants to
have the credit of having been the
first paper in the country to name
Mcdonald for the presidency. Even
could the STATESMAN prove its claim
to such distinction it would not do it
We are not after federal portfolio.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

PENNSYLVANIA has long been
known as great mineral state, pro-
ducing coal and iron in untold guam
titles. Now gold has been discov-
cred, and company has put up a
erusher and smelter at Myerstown.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

THE Scott liquor law has gone into
effect in Ohio. No license is granted
under the law, but all liquor sellers
are taxed, the dealers in spirituous
liquors $500, and the dealers in malt
and vinous liquors 500. and each mu-
nicipality is left to regulate the Sun
day liquor traffic. or to prohibit it at
all times if it chooses.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

1T is said the followers of Randall
and Wallace have pooled their issues
and that the two will now make an
effort to put down Pattersonism in
Pennsylvania. Randall gains strength
for the speakership and Wallace for
the senatorship.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

1t has been officially stated that
pleuro-pneumonia does not exist
among West Virginia cattle. The
government is pushing work on the
coast quarantine stations for imported
cattle in order to guard against the
introduction of the disease.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

The controller of the currency an
nounces that he will wind up the
Freedmen's bank business by declar-
ing final dividend of seven per cent
for the depositors. This big Republi-
can swindle of the unfortunate negro
is treated with great Indifference by
by the party organs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

JAY GOULD has secured the SER
vices of Capt. Shackford to command
his yacht Atalanta. The vessel. is to
be the finest of its sort in the world
and it is said the captain is one of the
most experienced and scientific sail
ors in the world.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

ONO has enacted law making it
a punishable offense for any one to
sell or give toy pistol to a person
under fourteen years of age: dealer
who violates the law is liable for all
damages resulting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

REMEMBER that the STATESMAN
pamphlet description of Austin and
vicinity will be the biggest advertis-
ing scheme for this region. of the state
that was ever presented to the public.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

IT is said President Arthur wanted
to return from Florida to Washing
ton by water, but the secretary of the
navy could not stand the idea. He
might have been compelled to trust
his precious life to government yes
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

THEnewspaper correspondents who
went to Florida with the president
insist that he was really dangerously
sick for short time at Savannah.
Why the presidents friends deny it
is hard to understand.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

Hon. @. r. GIBSON, speaker of the
house of representatives of the Eigh-
teenth legislature of Texas. and Col.
George Walton. president of the Lou
isiana state senate, are both natives of
Laurence county, Alabama.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

APRoPos of what is said by the
New York Sun, regarding the negro
race, the wires tell of the purpose of a
colored preacher in Baltimore to test
the civil rights bill.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

WITHIN the last half month the
decline in grain values has been four
per cent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

POLITICAL failures are said to be a
prolific source of lunacy. Then look
out for notable additions to the luna
tic asylum before two years roll
around.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

THE India census gives 253,891, ,S21
inhabitants in space one-third the
size of the United States. or !, ,372,S5S
square miles, making India fifteen
times as thickly settled as the United
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

GOOD roads make valuable lands,
and no country needs good roads more
than Texas. From all accounts tile
drainage is the secret.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

r. B. HAYES, more properly known
as "his fraudulency," it is said, wants
to be made postmaster of the little
city in which he lives on salary of
S25OO a wear.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

was the theme of universal admira.
ton. Its effect. however. was
badly marred by the MANY
breaks and delays occasioned bv the
cars coming in contact with telegraph
wires. At two o'clock in the after
noon exercises began at Schmidt's
garden by the crowning of the Nav
queen, after which Hon. J. B. Stubbs
eloquently Grated in English and III.
StraSSau in German. This was fol-
lowed by grand concert by the COM
blned forces, which was effectively
rendered. This was succeeded by a
variety OF other amusementS. To-
night the garden is densely packed
and panomimic scenes and dancing
follow each other in rapid succession.
Tomorrow the amuSementS will en-
brace a regatta in the forenoon be-
tween the Galveston and Protection
rowing clubs in the bay in front
OF the city,. consisting of single
scull, a four and a siX-oared barge race.
This will be followed by a,distribution
OF prizes for the best decorated car, at
two p. ~, which will be succeeded by
a grand concert, besides the various
other amusementS for ladies and chill
dren. The festivities are to close to-
morrow night with a grand pyrotec-
mic display.
Your reporter called on the head
OF the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe
road to-day in reference to Chandler's
circular refusing to honor the coupons
OF tickets issued by their company, or
baggage checked through by the
Gould system of railroads, and was
met by the Santa Fe officials
byr the statement that they
had the matter under consideration
and would perhaps have an express
ion to give to the public in few
days. 1t is understood they are hav-
ing the legal status Of the case looked
into.
To-day regular trains began run
ming between here and Houston over
the Alvin branch of the Gulf, Color
ado and Santa Fe railway.
The city Is crowded with visitors
from the interior and the day was
universally recognized as holiday.
1t was DIR. Fly, and not Haden, who
was elected president of the beard of
health.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

THE crown prince of Germany is
fifty-two years old; and yet, there is
no immediate prospect of his being
an emperor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

O'DoNNovAN Rosa showed his
grit the other day by refusing to open
a box sent to him. 1t contained
nothing but sawdust.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

JOHN BRIGHT thinks oaths and
oath making have done more than
any other thing to impair and destroy
a regard for truth.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

Col. III. L. BENTLY will soon be-
come the London, England agent of
the Texas investment company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10
The Wap-FIoMer Of Politics,

washington Post, Dem.I
Gen. Keifer is about the only dis
tinguished Republican leader who
has not been felt moved to deny pres
idential aspirations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

JOHN SHERMAN ought to move in
the matter of raising a monumental
fund for Eliza Pinkston.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10
The Tariff win Not Down,

Boston Post, Dem
The party that wins in 1884 will be
the party that fights vigorously
against excessive taxation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

GALVESTON, May 2.-The Maifest
festivities were opened this morning
by four-oared and six-oared barge
race between the Galveston and Pro
tective rowing clubs. The races at
tracted large crowds to the wharves
and were spiritedly contested, the
Galveston club coming off victorious.
The single scull race between Crotty
and Buckhardt did not come off, the
latter not appearing. The former
rowed over the course alone in order
to lay claim to the prizes. The prizes
were offered by the Maifest manage
ment, and consisted of three beautiful
silver gobletS which were presented to
victorious club at Schmidt's garden
this evening. The festivities wound
up with a grand pyrotechnic display,
and dancing was kept up until late
hour. Everything passed off harmo-
nlously and the celebration was sue
cess in every particular.
Tomorrow there will be a trotting
race for 5000; half mile running heat,
free for all; pacing race, and double
team amateur race. Quite a number
OF entries are made and much sport
is anticipated.
Jay Gould and party are expected
to arrive here tomorrow night.
Mr.. Montross, of the New York
Police Gazette, and w. w. Manning,
proprietor of the Courier, of Corsi-
cana, are in the city enjoying the
Maifest festivities.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

An island in VermilIion bay. on the
coast of Louisiana, has a solid taass
of salt, at depth of twenty feet. SO
hard that it requires to be mined with
dynamite and ground in steam mills.
About 200 tons day are taken out:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10
Not Free Trade, But Freer Trade.

Tax reduction is necessity, and
tax reduction means tariff reduction.
Not free trade, but freer trade and
lower taxes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

THE second Star route trial is now
consuming the fifth month.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

WACO, May 2.-The Clifton mills
property in Bosque county was sold
to-day by the owners, Hon. Richard
Coke, Hon. George Clark and w. B.
Price, president of the National bank,
to w. p. Gilbert. of Galveston, for
$4,000.
The stockholders and board of di-
rectors of the Texas Central railway
held their annual meeting at Ross
Station to-day and elected officers for
the ensuing year. No important
changes were made in the directory.
The residence of Col. w. A. TAYLOR
was burglarized last night and $50
stolen. Chas. Hober, a negro, sus-
pected of the crime, was arrested and
jailed to-day.
The Houston and Texas Central
railway have reduced the rates on
cotton. The new rate to Houston is
$2.75 per bale; to Galveston, 1926.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-10

The cashier of prominent bank In
Louisville, Kentucky, in speaking OF
the large checks recently drawn by
Jay Gould and Mr.. Huntington. one
for S2,5O0,OO0 and the other for SS,-
100000, stated that during the war
the First National bank Of Louis
vile handled several checks for two
and three million dollars each. lie
says that some time ago, when the
Wilmington road was bought by the
Pennsylvania railroad, the latter gave
a check for $12.O00.0O0.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-10-25
the p0ST-INTElLIcENCER PUB. CO
Seattle. June 10 1893.
CuEsTs WHO WILL NOT 60.
nv. Willard Totally Enable 'o speed
Their Parting.
TNau Enrk Sun

Some Of the stockholders of the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company are
nad--yery mad. They have seen the
nrices of their stocks dwindle nearly AZ
,er cent. in the market. IL makes them
fael very sore. Their Irritation was
increased by the expenditure Of large
ann of the company's money-about
x1GO. 600, il is currently reported-tO
feast and otherwise provide Tor the
onests at the ceremonies OF completing
tbe road, They restrained themselves,
however, pending that event, apparent
Iv beoause of the belief that IT and the
GREAT excursion of foreigners would re-
sult in a buoyant influence upon the
oriee of the securities of the company.
ibey were disappointed, and their dis
appointment grows daily.
In their latest grievance 1t IL said that
thsy have the compromising OF Presl-
dent Willard. The foreign excursion
ists. whose expenses were guaranteed by
Mr.. Willard from the time they left
their homes until they might return to
them, are now returning To this CITY.
Tbey we're let loose to follow their own
inclinations after the golden spike was
driven and Mr.. Evarts had completed
his sentences, and many of them have
since been slowly enjoying their way
back from the Pacific coast at the ex-
pense of the Northern Pacific Railroad
COMPANY. Some of them have been in
this CITY for a week or ten days, and
evince no disposition tn leave II. They
are the guests of the Northern Pacific
Mt the Windsor, the Fifth Avenue and
other fashionable hotels. They want
10 SOC the sights of New York. Some
do not want to return except upon GER
tain steamers. Some of them sailed
upon the Salier Wednesday, but were
brought back by the disabled steamer
yesterday.
Now that the road has been opened,
and that the stock, instead of booming.
has peraistentiy pursued a. contrary
course, the foreign GUESTS have appar-
entity inspired n~ buying orders from
abroad, and Mr.. Willard has confessed
to an enormous floating debt and
slapped another mortgage Of twenty
million dollars upon the property, the
bonds ander which are To be sold ut a
handsome discount, to say nothing of a
handsome commission. some of the
stockholders begin to feel that the
money that il being expended for high
priced hotel bills, wines and other lux
uries for the foreign guests might better
be applied to their own interests.
The company is economlzing in other
respects by dispensing with the services
of those employees whose labors are not
absolutely necessary for the conduct OF
its business and the operation of its
road. II is said that the reduction IN
the force extends from the executive
officers in this city to the train hands
and shops, and that the next economy
will be directed to the pay rolls Of the
company. ..
In Justice to the foreign guests 1t
should be said that some of them who
remain in this city have ceased To he the
guests of the company.