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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
Been Imposed On. Perhans,



Superintendent Goree to the legis-
lature while the 1essees were battling
for ratification of the penitentiary
leases that he did not think the
prisons could be made self-sustaining.
He adheres to this opinion We are
not burdened with curiosity, but we
we would just like to know how
the lessees could manage their pris-
ons so as to make big money, and the
state can't make them pay! If the
same conditions exist, and no radical
changes have been made that we are
aware of, it seems to be frank adj
mission on the part of Mr.. Goree that
the state has not possessed itself of
men to run the institution who come
anywhere in reach of the lessees in
financial ability and general manage
ment. Perhaps the governor has al
lowed himself to be imposed upon in
making appointments.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

THE unhealthy condition of Europe
grows no better, and until the Gar of
ali the Russias wears his crown it
will not be known what turn the dis
ease may take. Should all go smooth
ly at Moscow and at st. Peters
burg, should the hand of des-
potism prove strong enough
to suppress nihilism in Russia,
should the imperial police be true
and faithful to duty, should the blood
of the tyrant once more run serenely
through royal veins, the spirit of COM
munism In. Europe may receive a
check, which in the end may become a
victory, and then this acute disorder
will be at an end. Triumph of con-
stituted power in Russia will
have its moral effect on all
the rest of Europe, for every fiery
communist in all Europe looks to the
Russian signal that must direct rebel
lion against constituted royal power.
Should the car maintain himself
and the dignity of his empire. every
crowned head in Europe viii know
that their royal stability be-
comes more permanent. The
stability of the British government
will find firmer foundation in the
triumph of Alexander; the Hohenzol-
ierns will feel that the imperial sue
cession is safe. Triumph on either
side will have its effect, and this
effect will tell in countries remote
from Russia.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
Always in Line.

The national board of health is
already becoming excited about yell
low fever in New Orleans, and along
the southern Atlantic and gulf Dor
doris from the Potomoc to the Missis-
sippi river. There are no signs of
yellow fever, but the national board
don't care straw for that. If it can
get up a scare there will be. an ap.
parent necessity for spending money,
and that is always in the lineof health
with Republican officials,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
POLITICAL NOTES.


The instant Judge Gresham was
made postmaster general the buzz
was knocked out of Senator Harri-
sons bee. 9
Judge Holman's next nomination to
congress from Indiana, it is said, will
be contested by G. R. Faulkner and
II. d. McMullin.
The Republicans of Massachusetts,
are beginning to talk of candidate
for governor. Gen. Deyens and Ex-
Gov. Talbot are mentioned.
Gov. Begole, of Michigan, has
"sworH off," and declares that he will
grant no more pardons, save one now
pending, until the firstof August.
Representative Calkins' friends say
he would have been made postmaster
general if Senator Harrison had not
refused to indorse him for the ap-
pointment.
An eastern paper says that Mr..
Sam Randall INDUCES "boundless
hopes" of securing the speakership.
If so he is doomed to boundless dis
appointment.
The Tribune calls Conkling "the re-
tired functionary," and classes him
with those who, in the language of
Juaius, escape contempt only as they
escape observation"
Reputation of state bonds of Vir-
ginia has impaired the Lee monument
fund invested in them to the extent
that fresh contributions are necessary
to carry out the design.
Gov. Porter, of Indiana, thinks the
tickets in "a will be headed by Logan
and Mcdonald. The author of the
BLACK Code" surely deserves recogni-
ton at the hands of the grand old
party"
The Boston Herald remarks that
"before the Republicans are turned
out the country wants to know what
the Democrats would do if turned
in" 1t will uncover Republican
Tewksburys.
Horace Greeley, in note to the edi-
tor of the Albany Express, dated F. b
ruary 8, 1872, and just published,
wrote: 81 greatly doubt the POSSIBLE
ity of purifying primary elections,
and dread making them too impos-
ing. Now, they are known to be
mainly frauds, and they don't have
much weight. The purifying princi-
pie of our politics is boiling, and
mean to encourage resorts to it,
A movement to change the date of
the meeting of the Republican state
convention in Ohio to June % is said
to have the support of Gov. Foster.
The reason assigned for this change
is that it would bring the Republican
convention together week after the
Democratic convention and eight
days after the expiration of the time
for the payment of taxes under the
new Scott liquor law, thus enabling
the Republicans to act intelligently
with reference to that measure.
The New York Globe, which claims
to be an accredited organ of colored
voters, is evidently bent ON creating
between white and colored
Considering the result
of the Rhode Island election, it de-
plores "the position which the AFRO
giant Republican machine forced the
Independent colored men to take. The |
Spanish have a way of infuriating |
with red flag the unfortunate bull |
they have doomed to the entertain
ment of the rabble; in like manner
the Republican party is seeking in |
every way to infuriate the colOred |
people to revolt and VindictiVen ess.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
After Excitement.
rsan Antonio Express. |

q
Isn't it about time for some one to
write a letter to the governora The
times are becoming distressingly mo-
aotonous. Where's Brown? Can't
somebody say something about Wash
Jones? Are the Texas editors all
dazed at the prospect of big feed at
DallasI Are public affairs to be let
run to the dogs until after that junk
citing tour is over? Isn't the governor
having things too much his own way
If he is doing anything, why is he not
abused for 1t? And if he is not do
ing anything, why is he not abused
for that /? If something don't break
loose soon we will begin to sigh for
a return of the days of the Old Al
calde. He kept things stirring among
the newspaper fell ers."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

THE late cases of poisoning and
death in st. Louis by the improper
filing of Il prescription, will convince
some people how foolish it was in our
legislature to refuse to regulate the
practice of pharmacy in Texas. The
occupation of a pharmacist involves
extraordinary responsibilities, and it
is one in which no one should engage
without the mental and phys
zeal aptitude, as well as
the necessary training and
experience, requisite for the
proper fulfllment of these RESPONSE
bilities. Noting but good law and
its vigorous enforcement against those
who are negligent or incompetent
will protect the lives of the thou
sands who are endangered daily in
the compromising of physicians pre-
scriptions. 1t is an employment in
which ignorance or carelessness is a
crime. and those who engage in this
employment should know that the law
holds them accountable for the proper
fellillment of duties.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
Very SickIy.

A private letter received by gen.
tleman here yesterday, says that there
is a very great amount of sickness
there. The letter says that a large
number Of students from the South
western university have had to &c
home on account of i'll health. Those
students can all come to Austin, in
September, the healthiest city in the
world, and attend the Texas univer-
sity free of charge.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

ties of Texas, with halls and staircases
of her porphyry and her agate. struc-
lures that when they fall into ruins,
in the coming centuries, will be more
wondrous even than the historic walls
of the Pantheon and the Alhambra,
as awe-inspiring as the great temple at
Karnac. Truly all that is human is
vanity, while vexation of spirit be-
longeth not to the politician who
buildeth houses, but to him alone who
seeketh the means of retaining office.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
Time To Get Efen.
Houston POst.1

Rickhard K. Fox, proprietor of the
notorious Police Gazette, will be in
Dallas during the saengerfest, and will
probably select spot near there for
the mill between Sullivan and Slade.
Now is good time for some of our
lawmakers to catch Fox and get even
with him for all the mean things he
said about them in his paper when
they passed law forbidding the sale
of the Gazette in Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
How They Work.

Huntington's purchase of the Nor
gan interests in the southwest gives
him control of important railway
lines in Texas as well as the virtual
control of the merchant marine of
the gulf. 1t is said that Gould is also
seeking this gulf trade, and that if
he secures control of the Gulf, Colo
RADIO and Santa Fe railway he will be
in position to become an active COM
petitor for it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

TwENTY-EIGHT states have never
contributed president. Those which
have given the. country chief magis-
trates are: Virginia, Massachusetts,
Tennessee, New York, Ohio, Louisi-
ana. New Hampshire, Pennsylvania
and Illinois. The nine states fur
nished presidents as follows: Virgin
ia, S6 years; Massachusetts,, s years;
Tennessee, 16 years: New York,
los years; Ohio. Az years;
Louisiana. year; New Hampshire,
4 years; Pennsylvania, years; uli-
nois, IL years-total from 1889 to
1885, So years 0ne,of the presidents
from Ohio, William Henry Harrison,
was native of Virginia, and the one
from Louisiana, Zachary Taylor, was
also born in Virginia. Touching the
question Of the approaching norni-
nation a southern contemporary says:
Although fair play would seem to
dictate selections of candidates from
che twenty-nine states that have
never furnished a president to the
country. yet the probability is that
nothing of the kind viii be thought
of. The south and an equal popula-
ton in the north give each party
large and wholly sure vote in the
electoral college say about $50
votes each-leaying 81 votes to be
gained in six or seven contested
northern states in New York, New
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
Richer than all the Rest.

A Dallas man claims to have In
vented a tandem screw propeller that
will carry steamship from New
York to Liverpool in three days. II
was tested in st. Louis last week, and
very successfully. If it is what is
claimed for it the Dallas man can
snap his fingers at Jay Gould or Van
derbilt, for he will DE richer than
either.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
How Protection Protects.

1t is announced that 100000 work
ing men will go out on strike in the
Pittsburg iron district on June L.
There is no doubt these men would
like to see some verification of the
Republican pledge that protection
always makes high wages and steady
work" Their wages have been cut
vigorously all along the line.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

THE people of Brownwood gave
Elder n. I. Byars reception in that
place on Friday, it being his seventy
fifth birthday. The declaration of
Texas independence was signed in
his house in Washington, Texas,
March 2. 1896.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
Their Capacity.

A company of cowboys has been or
gained in the state for the purpose
of giving exhibitions of cowboy life.
They will visit eastern cities. We
presume the performance will con-
sist of roping and tying down wild
steers, craftsmanship, showing their
dexterity with the sixshooter and ca
pacity for holding bug juice.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

THERE is trouble i'll the Democratic
camp of Pennsylvania, as well as in
New York. 1t seems that Governor
Pattison made some appointments to
Office outside the party lines, with the
view of publicly recognizing the fact
THAI the Democratic victory of Alst
year was not a partisan success, This
has displeased the old Democratic
"war horses" who complain that they
adhered 10 the party through years OF
defeat; they fought It's battles in the
darkest days of its history to find
themselves, when victory was finally
won, left out in the cold. The infu'
ence he may thus attempt to control
will abandon him and at the same
time he will lose his friends.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
Information Wanted.

lAuDAh <AufCIIloCI lhcpDI
The wages of workmen have been
steadily going down for years, and
that too while the tariff has not been
changed. What was the reason if
protection keeps wages up?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

in the state, and probably 1000 spec
tators present and from 200 to 800
dancers.
The State press association trans
acted large amount of routine busi-
ness to-day, and listened to the an
nual Grafton by Prof. Gerardeau, of
the Houston Post, to the annual
poem by Miss Anna Painter, of San
Antonio, and the eulogistic remarks
to the memory of the late j. +. Fish
burn, by Nat. @. Henderson and John
+. Elliott, and then elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing
year: President, w. NJ. Yam
vice-presidents, w. A. Field, of the
Meriden Blade; John F. Elliott, of
the Dallas Herald, and J. NJ. Booth, of
the Decatur Tribune; treasurer, A.
w. Clifford, of the San Antonio Light,
reelected; secretary, w. A. Abbey, of
the Longview Democrat, reelected.
Hal GOSling was selected for orator
next year; Miss Annie Painter,
poetess, and John T. Elliott the
eSsayist. The association received
and accepted an invitation to
dine with Gov. Ireland at the execu-
tive mansion in Austin at $50 D. m.
Saturday. The complimentary ban
quet by the citizens of Dallas was at
tended by about $50 persons, and in
all respects ranked as a first-class
eating, drinking and toasting and
speechifyiDg occasion. AT midnight
the Monterey excursion train de-
parted, taking about ninety members
of the association. They depart from
Fort Worth at a. m. tomorrow.
There is a rumor atioat ton ght of
difficulty at Ennis in which twelve
men were killed. The STATESMAN
correspondent has not been able to
get details up to midnight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

PRoF. GEORGE j. FISHER, of Yale
says that the prevalence of religious
skepticism and disbelief is by NO
means confined to communities
in which newspapers and mag.
azines abound, but is man
ifest in the furthest frontier settle
ments. He thinks that the concen-
tration of attention upon the study OF
material nature, the wondrous inven-
tons and improvements, the increase
of material comfort and prosperity
are among the influences which have
indirectly produced the existing state
of things. The direct incubation of
the truth of Christianity, in his opin-
ion, especially as to the need and way
af salvation, is the most powerful
means OF reformation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

THE people of Breckenridge, Texas,
held meeting about two weeks
since, and agreed to enter into bond
to contribute $4,000 towards the es-
Enlistment of a Presbyterian uni
versitY at that place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
Dallas Guests.


The Saengerfest has attracted to
the city all the crooks, thieves, pick
pockets, confidence men and miscella-
neous and promiscuous scoundrels
who could possibly get here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

A mare should not be put at hard
work in at least three or four weeks
before and after foaling. A little
light exercise daily should be given,
but more than this is at the risk of
spelling both dam and foal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

CONGRESSMAN REAGAN has so i'm
proved by his stay at the Arkansas
Hot Springs that he has laid aside
his crutches.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
Following the Examine.


1t is said that Gov. Ireland's wife
has banished wine from her table.
Unless it gets cheaper we may have
to follow her example.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

HOUSTON, May 18.-To-day Alfred
Bolton and John Terry, young men
about eighteen years old. went black
berrying, and while practicing shoot
ing with pistol Bolton shot Terry in
the shoulder-blade. The ball cannot
be extracted, and it is thought Terry
will die Bolton surrendered but was
released. The shooting was undoubt-
edly accidental.
The Houston Post will tomorrow
editorially say the Texas press asso-
citation which is now assembled at
Dallas, would do well to consider our
advantages and endeavor to have the
distributing point located at Houston,
for the reason of which the following
facts will suggest: Galveston is situat
ed on an island and can be
reached only by telegraph wires
strung on one set of poles, where,
if one pole breaks, communication
is totally interrupted. She has nine
wires running into the Houston office,
and the coast fogs make it very diff
cult to work; the interruption by
storms, which now and then prevail,
and other Interruptions which occur
from time to time; she is isolated
from the world and can get only
what is sent from other points. On
the other hand Houston is centrally
located; instead of two railroads she
has ten; instead of nine wires work
ing in one direction she has twenty
wires radiating in all directions of
the compass; there are. no atmos-
pherical Interruptions, such as are
found so difficult to work through
nearer the coast, and if the tele-
graphic routes fail in two or three
routes there are still other routes
over which news can be transmitted,
while, as before stated, Galveston
has only one route, and that failing all
fails. We are not disposed to be un-
reasonable in the matter, but looking
at it from a business standpoint we
think that the facts show that our
interior papers cotlld be served with
press reports from Houston with
greater certainty and with less delay
than from Galveston; so far as the
Post is concerned it makes little
difference. as we get or dispatches
direct from st. Louis, and often have
them in type before they can be re-
ported over the interrupted wires to
Galveston. The subject is one in
which the interior papers are inter-
ested, and we hope, on this account,
that the associated press agent will be
removed to Houston.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
THE STATESMAN

NEW ENGLAND Democratic jour
nails are almost unanimous in their
demand for tariff reform.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
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Let Them Gene.
fBoston Start

If great Britain can afford to part
with them, the United States ear
well afford to re Give them; and il
now and then pauper comes into the
account. we can send him to Tewks.
bury and make him under the new
regime as comfortable as possible
well knowing that the cost is more
than balanced by the advantage OF
an increased production from his
friends and relatives who have aided
him on his way to 'ths land OF
promise.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

DALLAS, May 18.-The following
circular was issued this evening:
The annual reunion of Parsons Texas
Cavalry Brigade association will be
held at Alvarado, johnson county,
Texas, on Wednesday and Thursday,
August 2. 1888. All who wore either
the gray or blue, their families or
friends, all persons connected with
the press, all old Texans, and
and the public generally, are most
cordially invited to attend. An effort
will be made to obtain special rates
over all the railroads. On the second
day there will be meeting of old
citizens, at which time it is proposed
to organize pioneer association.
Prominent speakers will be present
from different parts of Texas and
other states. Newspapers generally
are requested to copy this notice. w.
G. Veal, president.
A private telegram received from
Maysyille, Kentucky, announces that
Fuller, the Dallas PAGER, won the
great pacing race in two straight
heats. Best time, 2:132. Fuller is
the property of A. w. Campbell. the
well-known Dallas sporting man.
The rain continued this morning
and the great saengerfest parade and
picnic had to be finally abandoned.
and the weeks festivities are being
closed tonight by the largest and one
of the most elegant balls ever given
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

LARGE numbers of cattle have
been driven from Arkansas to the
prairies of western Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

THE state teachers association
meets this year at Galveston on June
10Th, and continues in session four
days
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

GALVESTON. May Is. = The tenth
annual session OF the supreme lodge
of Knights of Honor adjourned sine
die at IL o'clock to-day. The lodge
has been in session ten days and dur
ing the time transacted large
amount of business of importance to
the order. Not the least of what
was the adoption of a new constitu-
ton and amending of the laws of the
order to conform with it. A resolution
Of thanks to the grand lodge of Texas,
to city press and various parties
were adopted. After adjournment
the delegates departed for home, some
by steamer others by rail, all favora-
bly, impressed with Galveston. The
next session of the supreme lodge
will be held in Chicago.
An effort will be made by local mil
tary companies to have state en-
campment of the military of the
of the state some time during the
season. A prize will be offered for
competitive drills. Private parties
are also engaged in trying to have a
band tournament at same time for
various prizes to be offered. Whether
their efforts will meet with success
or not is yet to be determined.
A special agent of the United States
treasury department has arrived, and
tomorrow will commence investiga-
ton of charges of irregularity in Office
preferred against Collector Mallory
result of the investigation will be
watched with interest.
The weather for the past two days
has been quite blustry, with strong
south and east winds and unusually
high tides.
The state teachers association will
meet in this city June rs. Between
200 and 300 delegates are expected to
be in attendance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

There has never been an instance in which
this sterling invigOrant and anti-febrile med
icine has failed to ward of the complaint
when taken duly AS protection against ma
ed all the otficinal specifies. and now prescribe
this harmless vegetable tonic for chills and
fever, as well as dyspepsia and nervous af-
fections. Hostetter's Bitters is the specific
you need.
For sale by all Druggists and Dealers gener-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

a Cincinnati correspondent wit
messed the follow ing piteous little
drama in a market in that city last
week, n lady richly dressed stood
before a stall, and as she received a
package from the pale. care-worn lit
tie market woman, said kindly: How
is your little girl to-dayp"
''She is dead" the woman answered.
"Oh, how sorry | am" with still
greater gentleness; when did she
dieg"
This morning"
"And youl'
YES. main; l had to come or lose
to-day's sales. couldn't afford to do
it-there are the other children to be
provided for" The pale little woman
laid her thin, toil-warped hands down
on the rough boards with a pathetic
gesture. and her sunken eyes wander
ed along the long line of flaring
lights. 1T was hard thing to do"
she said, simply. The poor are poor
even in words.