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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-19

10I LAT ACRES, about miles southwest
lOf from Austin, 2 miles below Oatmanville,
between the two Williamson creeks; 30 acres
under good fence and cultivation, balance post
oak and black jack; timber will pay for the
land. Price s12.00 per acre.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-19

1QO-1OOO acres undivided interest in 1880 acre
lob survey III name of G. G. W. Naffe north
east corner Runnels county, for sale; price
81 so cash; water on tract and good grass.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-19

1b7 TOM GREEN COUNTY--Nine $40 acre
Il! surveys, in block Y, situated Sc miles
south and miles from Cantralia station.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
KEIFER,S CuPIDITY
Further Concerning the Keifer-Ty-
SOn.Gaines- Dawson Matter.


WASHINGTON, March 13.-It appears that
General Refers summary removal of Mr.. Ty-
son, a stenographer, in order to mako good
place for his nephew, caused a disagreement
between the late Speaker and Mr.. Robson. 1t
was mainly to the good offices Of Mr.. Robson,
whose influence with the Speaker was all
powerful, that Mr.. Tyson owed his appoint
ment. When his resignation was demanded
and he was advised to mako q Satisfactory
arrangement with Mr.. Dawson for q division
OF that gentleman's salary between them, Mr..
Tyson appealed to Mr.. Robeson, who went to
General Keifer and urged him to retain Tyson
and make place for his nephew by removing
The provident uncle demurred to this, urging
that IL would create too much OF a scandal:
and for once Mr.. Robson found General
Keller strong enough to resist him.
1t is understood that he was greatly dis.
pleased and probably he did not help his cause
much whom he intimated with some truth that
the removal OF one OF the Official reporters by
the Speaker, In order to make room for his
nephew, would be no worse than the removal
OF Mr.. Tyson 10 accomplish the same end.
II Is understood that more than one effort
was required before the satisfactory arrange
ment" between Messrs. Dawson and Tyson
was consummated. 1t is said that each OF
them offered TO pay Gaines 800 month II he
would keep his old place at 81 600 year and
allow them TO keep their places also. As this
arrangement" would have netted the nephew
s416.66 q month, of course 1t would not have
been Satisfactory" What Mr.. Gaines needed
was the money.
correspondent: she is poor and has
poor old mother, and he was getting only
$1,000. The fact Is that, although Gaines Is
my nephew, he Is thoroughly competent and
1t has been understood all the while that he
was TO have one OF the places. He was getting
only $1,000 year, and those are $4,000
| places. - Wash. Cor. Ne,O York tribune.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION
Which Startled the British People
Yesterday.

What was supposed to be a terrific gas eS-
plosion occurred In the local government
board offices In Westminster at 8 o'clock last
night, destroying much property. The re-
port was heard in the British House OF Com.
mons and caused alarm. The concussion was
so great that 1t shook the side galleries and
the reporters gallery. 1t being the dinner
hour, few members OF tho House were present
In the hall. The Duke of Edinburgh was in
the peers gallery, and seemed alarmed. No one
was injured. The report resembled the dis
charge of an S0-ton gun, and last night 1t was
reported that the explosion was caused by
dynamite, and that a deliberate attempt was
made TO blow up the government offices.
The explosion being the subject of consid-
GRAFTON In the House OF Commons, Sir William
Harcourt, Home Secretary, said he did not
think 1t would be right to say anything about
the matter until an official inquiry had been
made. He had heard that an attempt had
been made to blow up the Times office, but that
no injury had been done.
Wednesday evening q canister containing
expDH9Sye material was found behind the
ITrneS sfiice, with, 1t is rumored, lighted fuse
attached. Tho officials think the explosion
was caused by gunpowder or dynamite. The
officers OF tho gas company declare that they
can find no evidence that 1t was caused by gas.
Tho force of the explosion shot large portions
OF the masonry across the street.
The Dduy NeaS says: at is of course OBJ
vious that tho explosion was the result Of q
with the fact that there are In London persons
bold enough to act on tho widest counsels of
O'Donovan Rossa. II is impossible not to con-
meet the authors of this outrage with Ger.
tain phases of Irish crime and tho assassin
press in America"
The Times says: "The Fenlan answer to Mr.
Gladstone's speech on the Land act has moi
beenlong delayed. We are In the presence Of
the first attempt OF the dynamite party to carry
out policy of bringing the war into the hear
OF London"
The Times says: IAN explosion at our oflict
occurred at z do o'clock on Wednesday even
ing, but the falling OF the canister prevented
any serious damage. There is reason to believe
that two attempts of this kind were made b.
the same misc1eants."
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

to come down from New York, aud in the
name of Sister George William CARTS
gave pointer" or two as to how the show
should be run. Colonel Tom Murphy
wouldn't throw the Chief Examner5hip
over his shoulder, nor would Julius Cesar
Burrows, who is an applicant for every fat
Federal office in the gift Of the
President. Al. Daggett, of Brooklyn,
thinks he would grace the office. The
eflervescent John Van Voorhis, he of the
bad temper and worse manners, is said to
be an applicant for the position, while
many others who are famous and Infamous
in history are putting in their quiet work
with old Dormanbeaton and the other TEL
lows.
All applicants for the Chief Examiner
ship will be expected to wear black broad
cloth, clerical collar and white necktie,
with Grape beaver. Any applicant deviat-
ing from this rule will not even have his
papers examined.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
A Raking over in Prospect For
"Brewster, Attorney. .General.''

Wash. Cor. st. Paul Pioneer Press.
A Democratic member of the next House
said that Attorney-General Brewster's silence
with reference to Senator Van Wyck's ch argos
as to George Bliss fees would not prevent a
thorough airing OF the matter. He thought
that the public and the press OF the country
must be intimidated by the fact that the trial
was under way, or such thing could rot have
passed unpoticed. A Senator had charged
openly thai Bliss, Merrick and othors had
been paid fees amounting to no loss than $3.50
q day, including Sundays, and in Bliss case
expenses had been paid in addition to the
fees; and yet Mr.. Brewster had not paid the
least attention to the accusation of wasting
public money. Hero was salary to ordinary
lawyers greater than that paid the President
of the United States. He need not think 1t
would rest here with Van wyck's charge.
When the Democratic Congress got here next
fall, there would be an overhauling OF matters
which Brewster would put In shape II he
knew what he was about. By that time the
Star.Route trial would be over, and no Nom.
Der Of Congress would be constrained by the
fear OF being considered in league with the
defense,
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

ROSCOE CoSKLING is the only man who ever
made speech before the court In business
suit OF dark gray clothes. Custom requires
black and a frock coat. Tho attaches of the
court almost went Into spasms when Conkling
appeared n business mess suit! suit. They were
Mac is little off in the above statement.
Senators Edmunds, Hoar, Jackson and
Vest have each appeared before the Su-
preme Court during the present term in
business suits. Ex-Governor Thomas G..
Fletcher appeared and argued q case last
week in dark gray suit. Many other in
stances could be mentioned
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
A Proper verdict.

Mrs. Davis forbade John Doyle, a saloon
keeper at North Adams, Mass, TO sell her hus-
band any more rum. "As long as he has money
nt my bar" Davis abused this privilege by
getting drunk at once, and while In that con-
ditlon had both legs cut on bya locomotive.
Doyle, and the Supreme Court has confirmed
~. Suits with similar results are constantly
being brought II numerous States under civil
fheir provisions. In San Francisco society
has been formed 70 prosecute such cases tree
Of charge,
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

A THRILL of horror and terror swept
over England yesterday when it became
known that an attempt had been made to
blow up the local Government Offices near
the Parliament houses, with dynamite.
Though it failed to entirely destroy the
buildings aimed at, the damage done was
great. No loss of life is known. This for
tunate result is due to the explosions oc-
curing at night.
The first theory that it was an explosion
of accumulated gas speedily gave way to the
theory that it was the work of Fenians and
the material used was the dreaded dyna-
mite.
The affair will create genuine reign of
terror in the tight little isle," aud who
can say that the English have not brought
II upon themselves by their tyrannical and
barbarous rule in ireland extending over
centuries. What wonder then that Irish
men, smarting under their country's
wrongs, should take advantage of the
tremendous weapons placed in their hands
by modern science in carrying on the un-
equal contest England has had but one
idea in its government of Ireland: To rule
with the brutal hand of physical force.
In its dealings with Ireland England has
sown the wind and is likely to reap the
Whirlwind.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

GERMANY has prohibited our pork. Now
let us retaliate by importing all of Emperor
Wilhelm's subjects in one job-lot. Then
Bismarck and old Billy could put in their
time drinking "schnapps' to get up their
Dutch courage
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

A GREAT deal of hot-headed writing is
doing just now concerning the verdict in
the Dukes Mutt murder trial. About the
frothiest thing that has been published so
far is the following from our esteemed and
usually level-headed contemporary, the
Post:
1t Is the right and duty OF a Judge to refuse
10 accept verdict palpably violative OF the
law and evidence-such q verdict, for example,
rs that OF the jury in the Dukes-Nutt murder
trial. That Jury should have been dismissed,
o mistrial recorded, and another effort made
to secure verdict In harmony with the law
and the facts.
We respectfully and sorrowfully refer
our erring friend to Article V of fthe amend
ments to the Constitution of the United
States, a clause of which reads:
Nor shall any person be subject for the
same offense to be twice put In jeapordy OF life
or limb.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

OUT in Montana it doesn't make any diff
ference what man did or was in the older
States, provided he never was member Of
Congress.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

THE Missouri legislators are working for
a per diem of dollar head now. Aud
that's probably six bits day more than
they're worth.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

WE admit that bob-tail cars arc neces-
sary evil under certain circumstances
where for instance the railway company
can't afford to run two-horse cars. This
state of affairs, however, does not obtain on
the Metropolitan (F street, line. This line
is patronized more heavily than any other
in the city, except, perhaps, the Washing
ton & Georgetown (Avenue) line. 1t is be-
ieved by many, though, that the Metro
politan, by its skinaint management,
than its rival. Be this as it may, the
Metropolitan Company is making enough
out Of the public to warrant 1t in giving to
its patrons decent accommodations.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

AN FRESHMAN and can of dynamite
make very dangerous combination.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

THE Republican headlines, "Longfellow's
Bust" Think that's a SANDER. Never
heard of his going on a bust.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

THE destruction of the poor is their pow
erty; but wise man gets away with 800
a day Selah.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

SPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, LIN
= coin Hall building corner 9th and D sts.
Day and Evening Sessions. Complete in Its ar
rangements for training sons and daughters, and
men and women for self support and real life.
students received every month in the year.
Scholarship for year, from date of entrance, day
or evening. $50. Special terms by month, or
quarter, or for year by instalments. Circulars
HENRY @ SPENCER, Principal.
MRS. SARA A. SPENCER, Vice-Principal.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

THE subscription thieves of the Erening
Star still wriggle
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

To-MoRRow is st. Patricks day in the
morning.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

HIGH license has carried the day in Mis-
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
..AIderney Dairy wagons.n

ing and delivered In n ID "Ward" prints, Doc
per ID. Also, cottage cheese, buttermilk and
sweet milk, &c. per at. Cream, 16c. per pint
EASTER oARps-J. Jay Gould, 421 9th st.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
PROPOSALS.
DRoIosALs FOR SUMMER UNIFORMS
L AND HATS.

OFFICE MAJOR AND SUIT. MET. Police,
WASHINGTON, u. o., March l2 1883.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until II m. THURSDAY. 22d instant, at which
time they will be opened, for furnishing this De-
partment with two hundred (20O) uniforms, more
or less, TO measure, for summer wear of Metro
politan Police, viz: Sack coat, pantaloons and
vest, all to be made as per samples OF materials
and style at this office; the buttons to be included
in the price, the dies for the buttons to be fur
nished by this office and returned ON completion
Ofcontract. The printed regulations of the De.
paItment as to cut and style must be inclosed
with each bid.
Sealed proposals will be received and opened at
the same time for two hundred and hfty (250)
hats, more or less, for summer wear of the police
force, as per sample at this office. The contracts
TO be completed within twenty five (25) days from
date Of award. Pay ment for the clothing to be
made in three (3) monthly installments, on COM
pletion Of the work. Payment for the hats to be
made on 1st of the month following delivery
Tine right 10 reject any or all bids Is reserved
Bidders are invited to be present at the opening
OF the bids. For further Information apply to
Captain q. r. Vernon, Inspector Met Police. at
this office -
By order Commissioners. D: g..
WM. G. BROCK,
.... Major and Supt.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

BUrTER'
Fine fresh made creamery BUTTER at lowest
market price.
]. IL. CRANE,
II 936 Louisiana ave.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

Nearly all the statesmen remaining in
the city from Congress are cx-members.
There are few members here. The first
named class are, it is presumed, looking
about for future employment. THE devil
takes care of his own"
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

"only politicians devoid Of principle and
those who, seeing the end of their public
career nearing them very rapidly, will sell
the friends who have stood by them by the
preparation of such acts Of meanness as ex-
Speaker Keifer and Senator Mitchell have
been guilty Of. Why, damn such men; I'd
rather steal than discharge men as Keifer
and Mitchell have done for the purpose of
giving sinecures to relatives or any others.
A man who would induce committee
clerk to do the work until oil the work is
position to another, is mean beyond all de-
scription, and should NOT, and cannot, be
upheld by any people, much less be re-
elected. But you couldn't expect anything
more from such hogs as Keifer and Mitch
ell" said prominent Republican member
to-day.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

Reformers are bobbing up all along the
line. Some of the long-haired gentry come
here from far away parts to counsel with
their brethren of the Civil Service Commits
sion, while others are in pursuit Of office.
After the commission had got together in
this city, Carl Scburz was one Of the hrst
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

When the two Dromios, Paul aud Full
kerson, the Readjuster members of the
Forty-seventh Congress, were standing in
front of the Speakers desk to take the oath
Of office, Fulkerson turned to Paul, and, in
an undertone, said
"That's the wrong oath he is about to
administer. 1t is the iron clad"
"Well," said Paul, with big grin on his
scarlet face, I'VE have voted for Keifer for
Speaker, and think we can now swear to
anything without affecting in the least our
consciences."
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

W. Fl VEEREIOFF.
Dealer In Wall Papers, Window Shades, Picture
Frames, Pictnres, &c.
ete SEVENTH STRHHr NORTHWEST
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

Friday, March i6, 1888.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
fMu&EMENTS

NATIONAL THEATRE.
One Week, beginning Monday, March II, the
Greatest Living Tragpdenue.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12

A CRUEL CAPTAIN REMOVED
Information having been received
by Superintendent Lipscomb that
those convicts on the Greenwood
and Laurens Railroad who had
complained to him Of i'll treatment
during his recent visit to the camp
were subsequently severely fiogged
by order Of the captain of the guard,
the Superintendent at once satisfied
himself of the truth Of the statement
and made a demand upon the Vice
President of the road for the re-
moval of the cruel captain of the
convict camp, and it is reasonable
to suppose that the discharge was
promptly made.-Register.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12
THE CROPS.

COLUMBIA, July 10.-The State
Department of Agriculture has re-
ceived 315 returns from township
correspondents, covering every
county in the State, and showing
the condition of the crops on July
1st. The commissioner furnishes
the following consolidation of these
reports:
Two hundred and three cores
pondents report that the weather
was generally favorable for growing
crops during the month Of June,
and 112 say that it was unfaTora-
BILE. -.. -.
The growth of the cotton was
checked by the cool, dry weather in
May, but under the impetus of sea-
sonable showers it has made rapid
improvement for the past month,
and but for the failure to obtain
perfect stands, and the injury from
causes already stated, it would
have reached an average condition
this month. The crop was in the
best possible condition to receive
the full benefit Of the rains, as the
dry May had enabled farmers to
free it entirely from grass. There
is, however, in some localities, de-
ficiency Of labor, and it has been
impossible to give cotton the ne
cessary work. This reduces the
present condition below the point
it would otherwise have reached.
Cotton is reported in northern
Carolina at 90, a gain of 13, since
June l, in middle Carolina 81, a
gain of 3 and lower Carolina "a, a
gain of3. This makes the average
condition for the State SO, against
90 for the same period last year.
Anderson and Oconee are the
only counties that report the con-
dition of cotton as equal to an av-
erage. Sumter County reports the
lowest condition, 80.
Corn-Its condition is reported
in northern Carolina to be Sc, mid
die Carolina sc and lower Carolina
81, an average for the State of
Sc against S3 on the 1st of June
and 104 on the 1st Of July, 1882.
Lexington County alone reports
corn in an average condition, and
Newberry and Charleston report
the lowest condition, Is.
Wheat-The total production for
the State, estimated from these re-
ports, shows a decline Of s per
cent, while the quality Of the grain
is shown to be better than last year
by 66 reports, fully as good by 13O
and not SO good by only 26; and
the northern and middle counties
show that 96 per cent. Of the crop
is used for home consumption, thus
sending 4 per cent. Of their total
production to market. " f'-
The decrease in the total produc-
ton of wheat in the State this year
as compared with last year, based
upon these returns, will be 154,79S
bushels, and the decrease in oats
1,5S5,994 bushels.-ColumbiG Cor,
NearS and Courier. .... !.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12

is determined to clear out his entire
Summer stock at prices that will as
tonish every one. He believes this IS.
better than to carry over to next season
Goods that should be sold now. The
prices quoted before will be continu-
ed, and i'm addition will be found an
endless variety Of other Goods not on
the previous list.
The latest novelty is the beautiful
line of Dress Goods in every color, in
cluding the Crushed Strawberry,
Cream, Navy Blue, Black Green, &C..
In Mourning Goods a great variety is
always on hand.
For the benefit of those who have
not seen our List of prices it IS given as
below:
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12

When you suffer from dyspepsia,
heartburn, malarial affections, kid,
ney disease, liver complaint and
other wasting diseases. When you
wish to enrich blood and purify the
system generally. When you wish
to remove all feeling Of weakness,
WEAKNESS, lack Of energy, try a
bottle of Browns Iron Bitters and
see how greatly it will benefit you.
1t surpasses all known remedies as
an enricher of the blood and per.
feet regulator of the various bodily
functions. Ask your druggist.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12

In the lard investigations in
Chicago a few days ago it came to
light, that in December last the
Fowler Bros. made 5000 to 5000
tierces of what they labeled as
prime steam lard" but which real
ly was adulterated with tallow and
beef bones mixed with the hog fat.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12

The taxpayers Of township No.
IA, Of Fairfield County, will levy
tax Of one and one half mills upon
the property of the township for the
purpose Of keeping up the schools.
This plan has been tried for two
years, and the schools have pros.
Dered.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12

Congressman Dibble has been
receiving hot shot from all direc-
tions since he declared his inten-
tion to vote for Randall for speaker.
He is out in another long letter in
defense Of his position, but he will
not convince the public that nan-
dali is freetrader.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12
NOTICE.

Pursuant to the order of Jacob B.
Fellers, Esq, as Judge of Probate for
Newberry County, S. c., I will make
4 final settlement of the estate oi
William S. Caldwell, deceased, in the
Probate Court for Newberry, on Fri
day, the 9th day of July next at II
O'Clock in the forenoon, and immedi-
ately apply for a final discharge as Ad-
ministrator of said estate.
JNO. G.. WILSON.
As Administrator Of Estate of William
S. Caldwell, decd.
Newberry, S. c., 18th July, 1888.
june 10, 25-5t.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12

There have been three suicides
in Charleston within a month. All
the victims were Germans. The
spread of education is said to in
crease rather than diminish the
mania.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12

The Railroad Commission has
allowed the railroads thirty days in
which to examine and report upon
the new schedule of freight and
PASSENGER rates.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12

MACON, July "a special to
the Telegraph and Messenger reports
that the first bale of the new crop
of cotton was sold at Albany, Ca,
to-day at 253 cents per pound. 1t
weighed $50 pounds, and was class.
ed middling. 1t was raised by
Primus w. Jones, of Baker County.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12

A party of surveyors are now
engaged in surveying the Carolina,
Cumberland Gap and Chicago Rail
road, and the new route will soon
be located to Greenyille.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12

At the last Sessions Court in
Spartanburg, Jno. W. Garrett, fore
man of the Grand Jury, was convict
ed of selling lager beer on Sunday.
He submitted an affidavit that he
had abandoned the sale Of lag 1
beer and would not engage in il
again. A number of members of
the Bar presented a petition asking
that the sentence be made as light
as possible, and Judge Kershaw
imposed a fine of 800 and costs, or
two months Imprisonment.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12

General Izlar opposes Randall
for speaker OF the House in the
next Congress, but he is not in
favor of making tariff reform the
leading issue in 1884.