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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

The Boston school board has been
experimenting with industrial train
ing in the public schools. A room
was set apart as a carpenters shop
supplied with tools and materials, and
a practical carpenter and builder as
instructor. The boys took to the
work so heartily that they all wanted
10 be in the carpenter shop. Only a
certain number could be accommodate
cd at time. and the teachers found
that by making the shop privilege the
reward OF good records in their class
rooms they had better Rotations and
the boys received higher marks than
ever before. The instruction givenin
the shop is elementary. but, judging
from the report, it has had a good
effect upon the boys. The expert
ment, however. needs another years
trial. The fitting up of shop was
not very expensive, and erations.
Il Is said. have not in with the
<eglias sehool dnsi2 pa
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

Gov. STEPHENS, of Georgia, hasn't
TO go very far to put his foot into it.
One of the first acts as governor was
to pardon Cox, who killed Aston in
Atlanta about three years ago. Cox
Is relative of Stephens, and it is re-
lated that the latter promised the Cox
family, before his election, that to
pardon the convict would be one of
his nrst official acts when inaugurated
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04
Too Far South.

uHhducAulld lines
The latest boom for the speakership
IS located in Georgia. and comprehends
the election of Mr.. Hammond, of that
state. lie is a man of excellent char
acter and very respectable ability, but
as he lives in the extreme south it is
probable that his ambition would be
satisfied With the craftsmanship of the
judiciarycommittee.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

THE decision of the supreme court
that the law under which Gen. n. NJ.
Curtis was convicted is constitutional,
only suffers Hubbell to escape because
in the meaning of the law he is not
an officer of the government, and yet
Hubbell and his gang and party have
run the government these twenty
years. These men and this party can
only be punished by the people, and
right willingly will they execute the
trust
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04
The Indian School Frauds.


WASHINGTON, Dec. EX-SENATOR o-
gan takes delight in telling what he
saw of Indian schools in the Indian
Territory last summer. He Visited a
good many tribes, and, although it has
been alleged that he has Indian blood
in his veins, no tribe claimed him. In
his speech on the Indian appropria-
ton bill he gave some interesting facts
about Indian. schools, which he picked
up during the trip among the Indians.
Since then he has given additional
interesting facts about these schools
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

JOHN LOGAN is opposed to Gen.
Sherman's candidacy for the presiden-
tial nomination. He says Sherman is
the only man he ever knew in the
army who would pull bottle Of
whisky out of his pocket and take a
drink without offering any of it to the
bystanders. This is a serious obstacle
to Logan's approval of Tecumseh's
annhiti0n
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

WHY does not congress proceed to
correct pension frauds. According to
the asseveration of the predecessor OF
Commissioner Dudley, not less than ten
per cent of the pension payments is
paid to bogus pensioners, and this will
amount to 100000 or Sl5OOO,OOO
during the present fiscal year. Thus
are the tax payers robbed and swim
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

IT is said that Boucicault has been
very much troubled to find a suitable
actress to aid him in leading parts, and
that he has decided now that Miss
Florence Gerald, of Waco, is the
lady who fills his requirements. She
lately made her debut in New York as
n.kolso
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

EVERY argument goes to show that
this country is sadly in need of free
ships. English iron-steamship build
ers say they will build vessels for our
people at % per cent more than they
viii build them for people at home,
this being the tariff on imported pro-
duction. In other words, the vessel
that would cost an Englishman ST.
100000 will cost the American 81
$4,000. So long as this embargo is
laid on ship construction, who will go
into sailing ships in competition with
English bottoms9 The decline of
ship building is 50 great in this coun-
try that American ship builders be-
cause of the tariff and disuse cannot
build near so cheaply as the English.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

IF Morrill, and Kelley concoct such
tariff bills as they understand cannot
be passed, it is gratifying to know that
the house, at least, two months hence
will be so composed politically as to
hastily repair the injury done the
people. Honesty can hardly lend aid
to such bills as these men will pre-
sent
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

In THE Idaho legislature, a resolu-
ton was introduced providing that
every member should be required to
take oath that he is not a bigamist of
polygamist, and has nosympathy with
the Mormon concubinage system. The
Mormons'in the legislature were toe
strong. and the resolution failed to re-
GIVE majority vote, two Republi.
cans having joined the Mormons to
defeat it. The Mormons are very ac-
tive and aggressive in Idaho, and need
looking after.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

If David Davis would just hurry
up that nuptial occasion it might help
him to a reelection as the Illinois SEN
ator. Marriage does great deal in
the way of insuring a mans stability.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

THE real Investment Of the Western
Union is said to be $10.OOOOOo. The
stock has been watered to SS0,0O0OOO,
and tolls are charged so as to produce
over six per cent on the last named
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

THE war records now being printed
by the government win, when COM
pleted, make ninety-six ponderous vol
umes. Only six volumes have been
iesued
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

IT is said strong land and railroad
Hobbies are going to hang around the
eighteenth legislature. The saloon
men knew what they were about
when they metamorphosed the capitol
section of Congress avenue.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

close OF operations for the winter the
enormous structure had reached an al
Iltude OF $40 feet, leaving 100 feet to
De completed independent of the
IRON tower fifty feet high, which will
surmount the monument. The COM
MISSION In charge of the work will
ASH congress for an appropriation of
Sz0O,OOO Tor the fiscal wear ending lime
80, 1884. This appropriation will
complete the shaft and pyramidion
and also the interior staircase and ele,
vator, which may be accom-
plished some time i'm 1874
In the interest of economy and a
speedy completion of the work. the
| commission is DESTROYS that congress
Will appropriate the entire amount to
finish this work at this session. The
structure will be the highest in the
world, extending many feet above
the pyramids in Egypt and the
dome of st. Peters at Rome.
and it will probably be the
highest ever built by man, for nothing
certain IS known about the height of
the tower Of Babel. Ii is pity that
the monument was not erected on one
OF the high hills overlooking Wash
lngton, instead of on the low, swampy
land bordering on the Potomac.
Inc New York press and local press
are indulging in lengthy virbose dis
cussions about John 4. Olmstead. the
unfortunate recently nominated by
Arthur for district commissioner in
the place of Morgan. 1t is claimed
that Olmstead is friend
| OF STAR REUTER- BRADY
ANA should not be allowed to
nolu any office under the
government, especially the POI
lice commissionership. Olmstl
Is having himself interviewed -
papers, and says that Brady
acted generously towards hix
MES that he knows much ~
1t is well known that
| Brady's bond for his
court before the comm
first star route trial.
There is much CON
IN ARMY q
on q clause in the arr
bill, which, if adopted
reduce the retired ID
| Der of officers. The
| hereafter all officers
shall receive pay on
they held ut the d
ment.
Early last sunni
atre building was er
enue between 18th
The theatre ran for
and did llourishing Id
emily, but was suddenly
nounced for sale. Since IN
been greatly altered and improves
ana now 1t Is opened us Il dime muse
uln and Is a source of much pleasure
TO the juvenile population, leaving the
COmeque in entire possession OF the
theatre field.
The star route gang now
HAVE FOUR PAPERS
working in their interest-the New
\ ork World, Denver Tribune, WASH
lngton Critic and Petersburg, Vir-
GINA, lndeX-Appeal, with several other
lukewarm papers that give Ethem
much aid. Dorsey continues TO try
MS case in his own way in the New
FORK World while the court tries it
In legal way at Washington. The
latest evidence at the New York end
OF the line Is in the shape of letter
written-to Garfield in 1881, in which
Dorsey demands an investigation.
L.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

Improved stock, says the Western
Agriculturist, leads to improved farm.
ing; it develops the energy in men and
gets them to thinking. Thus it is that
improved stock indirectly makes
money on the farm, and, when well
managed, is directly the most protita-
BILE element of western farming.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04
In for the COuitry's Bankruptcy
TPhladeLhia Times1

Col. Tom OchiIree, the famous con-
gresSiOnal Munelausen from Texas,
announces that it will be his aim to
oppose all take, and favor all appro-
prlations." If he can carry this to
success the country might us well
make up its miad to accept long
term of service from this relentless
enemy of the truth.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

THEY are making fuss up in Da-
kota over the marriage of sister OF
the Sacred Heart. Hadn't she right
to marry fellow after she had given
him her heart I?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

Two of the navy yards are to be
closed; cause, not the decline but the
absence of a navy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

MALONE instinctively opposes civil
service reform. He is really less by
pocritical than his Republican breth-
rem in this country on that subject.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

MR.. CARLISLE thinks that no act
respecting the taxes on tobacco, snuff
and cigars can be passed this session
of congress.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

1t took the bunco men of New York
several months to induce Oscar Wilde
to enter one of their so-called lottery
offices. but when they did, they feeced
him out of good round sum-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

Theresa Sturla was brought into
court at Chicago. Saturday. and SEN
fenced to one year in the penitentiary
for killing Charles Stiles, her lover.
Ehe did not want new trial
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

1T is estimated that there are now
finished in Texas nearly, if not full,
6O00 miles of railway.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

LATEST advices from Washington
indicate that we are no nearer a COM
mercial treaty with Mexico.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

ABILENE continues to grow, and its
business appears to be of permanent
character.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

THE representatives of the people
generally become congressman at
large during the holidays.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

How long will Dorsey remain secre-
tary of the Republican executive COM
mittee?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

The South Carolina legislature has
ratified proposed constitutional
amendment DISTINGUISHING voters for
minor felonious offenses.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04
BEXAR COUNTY

FROM advanced sheets Of the Report on the
Resources, Soil and Climate Of Texas" by
A. w. Spraight, Commissioner of Statistics,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

The area of Texas is 274,S5s square
miles.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

San Antonio contains two large
Touring and grist mills. propelled by
water power, and nuRher of manu-
featuring establishing DE2ted by
steam-a piano fact ~
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

Lies nearly. midway between the
Rio Grande and Colorado river, in the
heart of southwestern Texas, andscon-
tains an area of 1175 square miles.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-09-03
FIRST EDITION.
Miss Dixie Crooks.
Paris North Texan.l

Miss Dixie Crooks the lovely Texas
cantatrfce, who returned not long
since from the musical conservatory Of
Boston, Mass, should be invited to
charm our people with her sweet song
as she has those Of Denison and Sher-
man. 1t is known that Miss Dixie
was born and partly brought up in
Paris, that she is the daughter of one
of our former townsmen, btr. Tn $. j.
Crooks, that she has many relatives
and fast friends in Paris, and we feel
sure that our people will gladly learn
that she is not unwilling to sing AT the
opera house IN our city. She viii
sing, by special request, in Dallas on
the 18th, and Terrell on the 9th inst,
and as soon thereafter rs arrange
ments can be made will visit Paris,
the home of her birth. Miss Dixie is
thoroughly accomplished, aud her
sweet song has charmed some OF the
largest audiences of Boston. In addi-
ton to this, she is practical sensible,
sweet girl, and one whom Paris VIII
delight to honor
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-09-03
Tidings from Alaskn.
[corrssponaenee GIobe- pemocraI

Correspondence Globe-Doinocrai.
At Sitka and along shore the mis-
sionaries and the Indians have had
great Zines together, and through UNI
fortunate choice In IL agents the Pres.
byterian board has noLsqccomplishcd
all the good that il mig 81 among these
peaceful. happy go-lucky natives. The
Rev. Sheldon Jackson came up ana
organized a mission, and then went
East to work up the good people.
Boxes of clothing and books came up
on every steamer cent by plous old
ladies and good Sundpy-school chill
dren in the East, and the Indians be-
lieyed that verify a Providence cared
for them. The mission buildings
burned, and before n new home coulu
he erected the lcudlnS missionary
took IN his talents and ink butue niiu
ioined partnership With trader i!e
has prospcred beyond all ip,asurc ~
his commercial venture, ana, lhough
Others have tuken his pace III the
soul-saving work, the Indians nave
now II gain OF skeplislsll n,ilonB
them aud fully believe mar the BOXES
az Goods and all the ARTICLES In his
store are things hat have been sent
for them from the m's'iunary societies
~ the East. Unfortunately the ms
slonnres will not live ~ peace with
their white neigbbors, and the stories
~ missionary greed ano woridiines
that one hears are Appalling. III
reycred gentleman in charge OF one,
these stations on the coast calmly SAT-
IN my presence that there was great
temptation Tor the n,issionar'es 10 re.
lapse into traders or exercise the dual
functions. aud that without doubt
many had come to the Alaskan Held
In order that they might make or save
money. Although moot Of the whiis
residents are guarded in their stale
ments concerning mission AFFAIRS.
enough ~ heard on all sides 70 put
some OF these teachers Of Christianity
Is 4 sad aud dcuhtfnl light
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-09-03

Moy ements for several Gays past an
w'sH nigh made life ~ burden TO her
Nos ~ be left. IL Is rpovted that n
feebte-Minded wsthete'frvB st. Louis
ioliowca her here aud tried to play the
cold deck of local kinsfAp AMI lame
upon the square deals OF hie Louis.
vile brethren. All these ciebhnrtlt
attractions proved too mucsh 6r The
nild-manu~red aud patient Ferd, and
TO save the rest of hts company from
being overshndowed and negl,sned hy
the nicuntaiIa vastness of Llzaic'r rr,si
hashing powers, he, last evening. IN.
continently cancellel her contract DOR
the season poiH the forfeit like nsass,
and she goes back TO her parent In the.
heyday OF her reputation as an artist
and heart-crusher. all on account Of
the naughty, naughty dudes.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-09-03
All on Account Of a Dude.

The Louisville Commercial of Sun
day last, contains the following con-
corning st. Louis young lady, u
member of Ford's Opera company,
now performing at Macauley's theater
in that city:
Miss Lizzie Fox of the Ford Opera
company, is a charming girl of sweet
sixteen. rs pretty Us u picture, and her
delightful naivete combined with
maidenly freshness of manner have
contributed to make for her u promi-
nent place in the galaxy of professional
ankle talent gathered under the Ford
management. She is originally from
st. Louis, where her father, A. j. Fox,
is leading photographer, Several
years ago she made u decided hit in a
Juvenile Pinafore company as Little
Buttercup, and her childish beauty
and pert ways will be remembered by
many an audience before whom
she appeared. She was at
that time, however. travelling as an
amateur, having had no Stage exIeri-
ence save what she received after the
desultory fashion of amateurs. Her
appearance with this company was the
first upon the professional stage, and
she succeeded too well, AS the sequel
will show, Never was there q COM
pleter conquest of the dude elemeh.
made by an actress, especially by one
so young and inexperienced in the
wilus Of lootlight veterans. Whether
it was the qualities alluded 10, or be-
cause she was an unusually apt pupil
of her professional elders would be
hard to say. During the conlpany's
engagement here, Miss Fox has been
in daily, almost hourly, receipt OF del
icately scented billet douX from gilded
young men, soliciting iavors running
the whole gamut of inpertinence and
impropriety. She declared to Com
snercidt reporter yesterday morning
that dozen letters were sent behind
the scenes every night AZ Mac
auley's, asking permission TO
see her home, to call at her
hotel, TO make one AT qGiet little sup
per. or to go TO the exposition, etc.
'Bnt.u she remarked, mir. Ford is
my protector, aud he won. allow any
Of the dudes to DO me harm" 1t hap
pened only Il night or two ago that an
unusually dudlsG note was dispatched
behind the curtain 20 Miss Fox, which
came into the hands Of Mr. Seymour,
the comedian Of the company, who
took malicious delight in reading IL
to the audience during the progress OF
the following act This thoughtless-
ness, in all probability, nearly cost
Mr.. Seymour his life, as the enfaged
author OF the tender missiye vowed by
the Great Horn Spoon that lie would
shoot him on sight, and was regarded
by those who knew him as quite equal
to carrying out his foolish threat.
Similar notes received by fascinating
Young women were documents signed
&c. W." "a. j. F. "Ai. s., "P.
H. "W. McC.,r "W. NJ" and
nW. o."
a young Pittsburg dude, who rep
resents an iron firm Of the Smoky City
at the exposition has Swallowed hei
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-09-03
UNKNOWN.
a Mysterious Woman Who OerrseS Her
secret To the Grave. Rigging ra~,
Her Death be Concealed.

Tier Death be Concealed.
Atlanta, Ga, August 50 ~ mystic
rious-woman, with an unknown his
tory, died in Atlanta Just one week
ago. On the l7th of April u woman
about thirty years old, prcpossessing
IN appearance, appeared At the home
of Miss Josie Greenwood and applied
for board. She wasot fa!r complcxion,
blue eyes, light brown hair, mud OF
medium helsh,h. She had with her
n Saratoga trunk, across which was
printed Miss T.. Moore Stated she
was from Milledgeville. She was re.
fined in movements and gave indica~
tion she had been reared In good
best society. OF her past history she
had nothing to say.
The people Of the locality did not like
the newcomer, and were Inclined to
regard her with suspicion. Last week
1t became evident ibatAiiss Moore was
in u delicate condition. DIR. Uudgson
was called in, but as il was IL ccmpli-
Gated case, lie called IN DR.. McFaul.
The woman was delivered al girl
baby, but II soon became apparent that
she was In Il dangerous condition La
ter 1t was found sho'could NOT live, and
she was notified that she would die.
Even on her deathbed she was the
same mysterious. woman, and IL is
not known that she ever re-
vealed her identity. She must have
told her physicians somrthiug. ms they
offered to telegraph her parents. She
begged them not to do SO. She begged
To be allowed To die unknown, and u
be buried and her secret buried with
her. DIR. Hodgson kept nm accuray,
diary of the progressof the east, and
all incidents. Whetlser he has her
real name Is not known. Last Thurs
day the woman died. but the child
lived. Now coimes more mystery.
When the woman died ~ gentleman
went to the uildert iking establish
ment Of Mr.. Swift and stated that he
wanted him To attend the burial; that
he was acting for u friend, and That It
would he n cash transaction. The
coffin was sent out, and into II the re-
mains were put. During The day a
hearse and two carriages appeared at
the door. 1t wusthe dying rcaust ~
| the woman that no notice of her
death be given, aud that not even Il
minister he called to perform any sort
of ceremony. She desired TO 20 quietly
to the grave.
| When the procession started Josie
| Greenwood rode in The front carriage
alone, and the next was the undertake
or. All wishes of The dead woman
were carried out TO the letter, and 20
fur us is now known her isentity Is
shrouded In mystery, and she has
gone to the grave ms quietly as Is posi-
Bile in this country DR.. Ho1gson
stated that he would not reveal any
thing that the woman told him, unless
called into court to testify. such IN
formation as he had was for courts.
The trunk that the woman had was all
the effects she possessed beyond cloth
ing. Her trunk she gave to Josie
Greenwood. The little child was given
To Mrs. Gavett, and she said she would
| give IL proper care.