davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

GEN. BARRIos, president of Guate-
mala, has published proclamation in
which he strongly advocates the es-
Enlistment of the confederation of
the five republics and declares that he
does not aspire to the presidency of
it. Indications point to trouble
being caused in the event of the con-
federation scheme being warmly
pushed. The assembly. which is to
discuss the matter in Salvador, will
not be able to arrive at satisfactory
agreement, and a majority of the
states Guatemala,Salv and Hon.
duras-it is expected will then en-
deavor to force Nicaragua and Costa
Rica into the federation.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

THE Globe-Democrat thinks there
is significance in the present tour of
Gen. DiaZ through the United States
which has not hitherto been made
public. Gen. DiaZ is in the hands OF
a syndicate of Americans interested
in Mexican railroad development
His present position in Mexico makes
him extremely valuable, and their
plans contemplate that he will be still
more available in the future. After
his return to Mexico he is expected to
be more widely recognized than ever as
the leading man of that republic. His
reelection to the presidency is the OBJ
ject that the syndicate have in view,
and then their hopes of controlling
the valuable concessions Mexico has
bestowed on the railroad companies
will be fulfilled. How far Gen. Diaz
is the passive instrument of this party
and how far he enters actively in the
grand plan controlling the politics
and railroads of Mexico, it is impos-
sible to tell. but enough was devel-
oped during the stay of the general
and his companions in st. Louis to
show something of the organization.
1t hasits representatives and influence
in Denver, New Orleans, st. Louis,
Kansas City, City of Mexico and Chi
huahua.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
Not Exempt.
IBrenham Banner. ]

Judging from the general tenor OF
the legislative reports from Austin
the comments of newspaper CORE
spondents and the tone of the press
the position occupied by Gov. ireland
has led to a strong, if not well-found-
ed belief that he secretly, if not pub
licly, favors the ratification of the
leases. While the Banner is Demo
cratic in it's politics, il reserves the
right to criticise the acts of all public
officials, from the president of the
United States down to constable, and
it makes no difference whether the
officials be Democrats or Republicans
The simple fact that a man is elected
to Office by Democratic votes does moi
exempt him from public criticism.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

The Memphis Avalancne's views
on the railway question exactly coin
eide with those of the STATESMAN. II
says: The need of legislative regula-
ton for railways is generally admitted
but there is wide difference between
law based on sound business princi-
Piles and one concocted by a political
crank who wouldn't know a business
principle If he should meet one face to
face. The commission bill is politi-
cal buncombe and framed to meet a
supposed political necessity. If the
bill become law the result win be
disastrous to the business interests OF
the state and relegate the Democratic
party into minority
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

The convicts in the walls of the
penitentiaries can be hired for indi-
vidud enterprises for more than it
will require to maintain them. For
instance. Mr.. Still, saddle tree man.
ufacturer. late of Austin, is now con-
Quoting large saddle tree manufac-
tory inside the walls of the peniten-
tiary with convict labor, paying for
the labor of convicts 20 cents each
per day. All the space in the walls of
the penitentiary might thus be let
for private manufacturing enter
prises with great profit to the state,
which is called upon to pay for all
machinery and appliances.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

SIX ATTORNEYS are employed in
the prosecution of the star route
ring. Their fees and personal ex-
penses have amounted to 115,0O0-of
which sum $4,000 has been paid to
Mr.. Bliss. These are the fees down
to January 20, and as the trial is still
going on, they are only "a hint of
what the aggregate will be when all
is over. Mr.. Ingersoll, counsel for
ring, tells the court that it will last
for years-last so long that the
judge, before whom it shall
be concluded, will not re-
member the name of the
judge before whom it was begun. If
the costs of the prosecution are to
exceed the fruits of the ring robber-
les, the trial will prove a losing bust
ness, even though the conspirators be
convicted; and if they escape, we
shall have paid out several million
dollars to the conspirators, several
hundred thousand to the lawyers for
prosecuting them, and have absolute
ly nothing to show for it, except, in
the end, lot of unconvicted thieves.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
Don't You See!
coleman Yoice.l

Another score against the peniten-
tiary lease system. The Roundup
says: Tuesday evening two con-
victs. Jones and Williams, were shot
and killed at the Sandy coal shaft.
The guard states that about a dozen
of them rushed ON him to get at the
arsenal, and assaulted him with
stones, when he shot five times at
them with the above result. While
this guard may have been UNSUITABLE
in shooting, the lease policy is curse
and a sin, and damnable in its eff
fects." OH but there is money in it
don't you see?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
Protect Their Interests.
[San Antonio Express. !


The railway interests of this state
involve hundreds of millions of dol.
lars, all private capitalists, and in the
face of the fact that public men who
have been shown to be ignorant OF
the question they attempted to dis.
cuss had been for months proclaim.
ing that the state should lay heavy
hand on this property, is it to be won.
dered that the railroad companies
should have representatives at Austin
to protect their intereStSp
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
Cropping Out.
Live Stock Journal.

The Dodge City Times considers
the withdrawal of the Texas state
school, university and asylum lands
from market will enhance the value
of the three million acres of capital
lands, while the action was intended
as a protection against spectators.
The Times does not exactly intimate
that the legislative action was for the
purpose of making the syndicates'
lands more valuable, but the idea
crops out in the article.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
Forty Years Experience OF an Old
Nurse.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is
the prescription of one of the best fe-
male physicians and nurses in the
United States, and has been used for
forty years with never-failing success
by millions of mothers for their chill
dren. 1t relieves the child from pain,
cures dysentery and diarrhGa, gripping
in the bowels and wind collie. BY
giving health to the child it rests the
mother. Price twenty-five cents a
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
For the ONCE Seekers.
[BellViIle Standard. ]

The Fort Worth Gazette admon-
ishes members of the legislature who
express fear as to the result of the
next general election, and who can
see in their minds eye the banner of
the Democratic party trailing in the
dust, that if they would achieve sue
cess they must deserve it. Very good
advice, but it comes most too late in
the season. Their labors are too near
a close for them to do anything to Sc
cure their return. Those who have
done their duty to the people are not
worrying themselves about trailing
banners or the result of the next cleo
tion. BE just and fear not" is a
good rule for Office seekers to follow
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

Gun New York correspondent is in
trror as to the amount of tax required
1} the state of Texas from drummers.
me law of 1879 required tax Of $500
1i the house paying the tax was en-
1ied TO as many drummers as they
H1>h<l. This law was repealed in
1881, anaatax OF $50 for each drum
uer was provided for; and in 1882
his t1x was reduced TO S25.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
Proposals for Beef and Mutton.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF



OFFICE CHIEF CoM'sARY or SUBSISTENCE,
SAN ANTONIO. TEX, MarchG, 1888.
CEALED PROPOSALS, I'm trfplicate, with a
y CODY OF this advertisement attached, Will
be received at this Office, and at the offices OF
the Acting COmmissaries Of Subsistence OF the
following named posts and sub-posts In the
Military Department. Of Texas, until ~ O'Clock
noon Saturday, April IA, 1888, for delivery at
Forts Brown, Clark, COncho, Davis. duncan
Mcintosh, RinggOld, and San Antonio, and the
sub-posts Of Camp Del Rio, Pena Colorado,
Camp near Preside, and Camp Rice, Texas, of
such quantities Of Fresh Beef and Mutton as
may be required by the Subsistence Depart
ment at these posts and sub-posts from July 4,
1888, 10 June 30, 1884, or such less time as the
Commissary General Of Subsistence may di-
rect.
Bids win state the price per pound. net, on
the block.
Separate bids win be received for each post
and sub-p0st.
Bids win also be received for Beef and Nut
ton on the h0Of
For conditions, etc, apply 10 the under
signed, or to the Acting Commissarfes OF Sub
sistence at any Of the posts named.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any VI o." NJ p. SMALL. Chief commIssary.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

Mn o. q. PORE, corresponding sec
retary of the southern Baptist associ-
ation, writes the Galveston News that
Eol. Hoxie. the general manager OF
the Gould system, has rendered a free
excursion to Mexico to delegates at.
BENDING the Baptist convention to be
rAcld at Waco.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
Liver, Kidney and Bright's Disease.

A medicine that destroys the germ
or cause of Bright's Disease. diabetes,
kidney and liver complaints, and has
power to root them out of the system
is above all price. Such medicine
is Hop Bitters, and positive proof OF
this can be found by one tIial, or ly
asking your neighbors,. who have
been cured by it. W
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

The land commissioner is the only
1onstitutional land officer of the state
bvernment. Any attempt to super
ede him in the conduct of state land
matters by substituting a board, would
be riolative of fundamental law.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

TINS large mosaic portrait of Presi-
Gent Garfield which Commentators
cI<iati. Of Venice. has presented to
be American people, has arrived in
o1don. and its exhibition ut the Sal
~ gallery. Regent street. has caused
|uc stir Ia artistic circles. 1t is a
tI<hfol likeness, and is composed OF
fewer than 5000 minute pieces OF
oamel. AT little distance it is al
host impossible to believe that 1t is
pot an oil painting. over which it has
~ advantage Of never-fading dura-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
The Penitentiary Question.

[Citizens of Huntsville to Galveston News.l
We, the undersigned, see in your
last issue what purports to be the SEN
timent of this community on the sub
ject of the penitentiary lease. Now,
we do feel that is not a fair expression
of this community, as only parties
were selected whose known senti-
mentsSwere in favor of Cunningham
& Ellis. 1t is a notorious fact that
the great mass of the disinterested
citizens of this community are heart
and soul in favor of resumption by
the state of the Texas penitentiary
as will be shown by an interview of
our prominent citizens which we are
now preparing and will forward you.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
Only One Success.

Austin has new newspaper ven
ture, the Evening News. Austin is
probably as good town in which to
start paper as there is in the state
BRENNAN excepted. Austin is a reg.
ular newspaper graveyard, yet it is
possible to make successful paper
there, the STATESMAN being an ex-
ample.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
Is it Big Head!


The Waterman speaks of "the Gal.
weston News, Austin STATESMAN and
few of the other small fry" Upon
what food does the Caesar of the
Waterman feed that he has grown SC
great as thus to characterize his breth.
rem? Is the Waterman ''biger" pa
perthan those it names, or has it only
got the big head?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

The tariff thinkers reduced the tax
on imported wool from two to four
cents a pound for the benefit of the
wooden manufacturers. but they did
not take the tariff off manufactured
wool to any appreciable degree. They
increased the taxes on many wool
products VIII the sheep farmer
point out how he Is benefited by this
new WOODEN sebeduley
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

Al DISPATCH from Jacksonville,
4 FLORIDA. states that Gen. Gordon, ex-
senator from Georgia, has taken up
his residence in Florida. and will be a
candidate for the United States sena-
Ionhip. to succeed Senator Call. He
d now engaged in developing an i'm
portant railroad system in the estate.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

AT the meeting of the southern
hIsfo<ica society, to be held ia Nash
vile May 81, the opening address will
be delivered by the Hon. Jefferson
Davis. Gen. Frank Cheatham, Bishop
Quintard and others will read papers
&ol2n official and historical character,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

IT WILL he long time. If every
such period come. when Texas can
afford TO discourage the building of
railways. The state has 5000 miles of
railway and it needs 10000 more.
Certain favored sections of the
state are reasonably sup
piled with railways; certain
sections are penetrated and crossed by
trunk lines and with branches furnish
ing them with good facilities for
transporting products to the markets
of the world. Is it fair that these
districts should inaugurate an anti
railroad crusade before the less IA
vored districts of the state are also
equipped with their needed supply of
roads? Is it fair to enact laws limit
ing fares and freight rates to certain
figures, when there are two hundred
counties which would be only too
glad to have roads built through them
with the privilege of charging any
rates they may propose? A cold
blooded regard for our interests
alone would dictate that we alb
stain from restricting railroads with
irksome limitations till outsiders
shall have built for us all the roads
we want; after that we can afford to
talk about restricting fares and
freight rates. The legislature appears
to have decided these questions in the
negative, and it does wisely. The
Gibson bill, with some slight amend
ments, may be adopted. 1t will afford
competent regulation and prevent
determinations. The laws of trade
will afford all else that is needed as
soon as there are enough railways.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

Now that vignette of Washing
ton has been ordered for the new two
cent stamp. Gen. Grant will be COM
PEELED 10 fall back upon his war re-
.1rd for place in history.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
Satisfactory Evidence.

J.W. Graham, wholesale druggist,
of this city, writes: l have been
handling DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam for
the Lungs for the past year, and have
found it one of the most saleable
medicines l have ever had in my
house for coughs, colds and even con-
sumption, always giving entire salts
saction. Please send me another
GROSS.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
Star Chamber Work.
ISan Antonio Light 1

The penitentiary lease is on the
programme for next Tuesdays per-
Torrance at the Austin circus
Whatever action be taken some peo-
pie will continue to believe that in
sufficient means was adopted for adj
vertising for bids for the lease when
the subject was first put before the
public.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

THE LAND BILL should not become
law without provision for the lands
In unorganized counties, as well as
organized counties, being for disposal,
~, -ef lease. on the same terms.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
Can't DENY 1t.


Meanwhile the governor owes it to
himself and his Office to deny that his
private secretary is utilized to write
letters berating the STATESMAN and
its editor, and procuring the publica-
ton of such letters in other news
PAPERS
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
OFFICE or INTERNATIONAL & GREAT
NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY,
D.,rrarrru Tuwaa EQbr1laf-v % IR81

Notice is hereby given that the regular an
nual meeting Of the Board OF Directors OF this
company will be held at the ONCE Of the com
pany at Palestine, Texas on Monday, April 2.
1888. at 10 O'Clock a. m, pursuant TO the by
laws OF the company, for the transaction OF
such business as may come before the meeting.
Notice is also hereby given, that the regular
annual meeting Of the stockholders OF the
company will be held at the Office OF the com
pany at Palestine, Texas, ON Monday, April 2,
1888, at II O'Clock a. m, pursuant 70 the by
laws OF the company, for the purpose Of elect
ing Board OF Directors % serve for the ensu-
ing year and for the transaction OF such other
business as may come before the meeting.
miW5f ID. 5. II. SMITH. Secretary.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
Has No Parallel.

IAssOciated Press Dispatch
They got the convicts and prison
machinery for ten years at $4,000 per
year to the state. 1t is estimated the
lessees will make not less than $780,
600 per year clear of all expenses in
the bargain, and general howl is
going up from the people.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

ALLOW the commissioner of the
general land office to control the
school land department. and 1t will be
efficiently conducted. Allow a board
10 do so. and it will be poorly con-
Iucfed.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
All Approve 1t.

From our exchanges all over the
state the people are opposed by a
large majority to any further leasing
out of the penitentiary convicts. It
is an imposition upon the honest Ia
Dor of the state.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
A Living Art.
Fort Worth Democrat. ]

lfOrt worth Democrat
The Austin law factory will COM
pare favorably with any institution
of the kind in the United States, in
the living art of doing nothing.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
Too Bad.

IIIVIIutTsOH IlHlts.I
State Treasurer Lubbock is losing
his popularity. 1t is thought by
many that he should be relegated to
the shades of private life.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
The Doomed.
fort Worth Gazette. I

the lease system, in the abstract, is
wrong in theory. In the concrete it's
practice in Texas arouses the opposi-
ton of all Texas. The legislator who
votes for its perpetuation is a doomed
man,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
If Handled Wisely.

The Austin STATESMAN says if the
school lands are handled wisely, taxa
ton for school purposes will cease to
be a necessity in few years.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
A Political Cure.
Texas New Era

If the hair of the dog is good for
the bite, those who have so often been
bitten by electing the wrong man to
Office, should snatch those unfaithful
osicials baldheaded for hair with
which to cure the numerous bites.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
Lack Sand in their Gizzards.

tSnerindn courier!
Several legislative members will alb
sent themselves when the penitentiary
question comes up. Afraid to meet
the issue.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
To a Severe Test.

waco ENamlner.I
The strength of the administration
will be put to severe test when the
house takes up the penitentiary lease.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
A Storm of Indignation.

lMeAld LeuSer.I
The confirmation of the penitenti-
AIRY lease by the senate has brought
down storm of Indignation upon the
heads of the grave and reverend SEN
iOrs of that body.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

THE route has been surveyed and
work begun on the telephone line be-
tween Denison and Sherman.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
Not Probable.

IOuOIV oItII
At the present writing it does not
seem at all probable that the lower
house will concur with the senate in
the ratification of the penitentiary
lease.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

1T seems to be a general opinion
Imong the Republican leaders that
they cannot carry the country again
on any sectional issue.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

THE murders in the United States
last year averaged two day, the exc
BUTTONS two a week.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

SENATOR COKE ought to come over
30 Austin to say thank you, before the
legislature adiourns.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

EIGHTEEN hundred convicts can be
Kept on the plantations. At only SIS
Der month this would give the state
m annual revenue of $4,000.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

Mrs. EMMA GATES CoNKLING, wife
of Roscoe Conkling. who died in New
York a few days ago. was a sister
OF the veteran statesman, Horatio
Seymour.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29
A Majority of One.
fCalvert Courier.1

lOdlNerJ COurlef.J
The vote of our senator made the
number sufficient to ratify the infa-
nous penitentiBry lease at Austin the
other day. His name is Perry.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

TIE next regular meeting of the
louisiana state medical society will
take place in Shreveport on the fourth
day of next month.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

AND now Roscoe Conkling has a
chance to vindicate Kate Chase
Sprague. Sprague has laid aside his
shotgun for a new wife, and Conk-
ling is n widower.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

THE legislature seems determined
upon fixing a more adequate bond Tor
the state treasurer.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

WHAT will the Star-Vindicator say
now when the governor has been
dragged to the front in aid of these
penitentiary leasesp
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

CHICAGO packed 4,223.OOO hogs in
the year ending March l, being a de
crease of $4,000 as compared with
last year.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

Gov. CLEVELAND shows fond
ness for pardoning repentant crimi-
nails
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

Shiloh's Vitilizer is what you need
for Constipation, Loss of Appetite,
Dizziness and all symptoms of Dys-
pepsia. Price 10 and Is cents per
bottle. For sale by Finklea e. Rails
ton. z
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-29

WHEN will the commission decide
where the new lunatic asylum is to be
located?