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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22
DEMAND FOR A ROAD LAW.

| Attention Is called to communica-
ton upon the subject of public roads.
AS little as may be thought about it,
the legislature has no bigger question
before it than the formulation of a
proper law regarding the improve
ment of wagon highways. This sub
ject is demanding attention from a
great many state legislatures now in
session. In the prairie states, to
the north of us, an earnest appeal is
going up from the rural districts ask
ing legislatures to give better roads,
asking, in fact, for means to
carry on the necessary, the imperative
transactions, between communities.
In the black and red land districts of
Texas bad roads cost the peo-
| pie an incalculable sum of money.
Through impossible roads produce is
kept at home when it ought to he in
market, and perishable products are
absolutely lost to producers. During
single rainy season a vast sum of
money is lost to farmers through
cotton and corn and hay and other
staple market products being left
unsold. Products lying at home are
in the nature of money lying idle,
when it should be drawing interest.
But the loss by failure to market
products is even less than that
through attempts to convey to mar
ket over bad roads the products of
agriculture. The injury done to
horses and mules and oxen by driv-
ing them upon bad roads is probably
the greatest evil in this connection.
Not only the absolute loss of stock
from severe exposure and trial is DAM
aging. but the impaired condition of
work animals, their inaptitude for
other work after service on bad roads,
the loss in time and necessity for rest,
if properly set down to the loss
of Texas farmers, would make
a very heavy damage. TAX
ing the failure to market pro-
ducts in season, the loss of work
stock and the damage done it, losses
may be summed up until annually
they run up into millions of dollars.
No wonder a prayer goes up in all
the states that legislatures re-
lieve the people of this terri
bic burden. There must be more SER
vice in road building, more money
must be spent upon the roads, and
then the credit balance to every citi-
zen will be increased. n few d,ys of
bad roads causes the people of Austin
to pay thousands of dollars more for
fuel and provisions than if the wagon
roads were passable at all seasons;
and yet a corresponding benefit does
not accrue to those who supply, for
through personal exposure and dam
age to teams and wagons, there is no |
real gain to those who sell. The so
Ions of the legislature must put on |
their best studying caps, and go to |
work in formulating a wise |
road law, or none of them will |
ever become kings among the gran
gers. The people of the country have |
their eyes bent in eager gaze upon
Mr.. Johnson, of Collin; they are Won
dering if he knows as much about |
making roads as he does about fram-
inr a Stata constitution
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22

THE Tyler Reporter says that Rep
resentative John S. Jackson, of Smith
county. is of the opinion that the legis-
lature win not sustain the lease OF
the penitentiaries. The almost uni
versal sentiment is opposed to the
lease. and If sustained the act will bs
in direct opposition to public win.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22
The Greatest Good to the Greatest
Number.

1t has ever been acknowledged that
thoughtful men and women derive
great benefit from the practical ex-
perience of others. This is certainly
true, inasmuch as people of nice tastes.
battling with limited income. must
possess Il strong vein of practical com
mon sense, which, in cases of emer-
gency, predominateS, and insures a
conservatism of action in providing
for those of their own household. 1t
is in such homes. and among this class
of people, we discover that which re-
suits in "the greatest good to the
greatest number" viz: Humphreys
Homeopathic Mentor and Family
Specifies. There being no large bank
account, with which TO liquidate a
doctors long bill for winters atten-
dance. The mother and hOusekeepers
feels 1T incumbent upon her to become
IN measure, and hundr Dis of times
with the most marvellous success. not
only her own physician, but the able
adviser of her afflicted neighbors. She
notes the symptoms of Group, worm
fever or measles in her children, the
hollow cough, bronchitis or incipient
consumption in the husband or friend.
and consulting her mentor, adminis-
tiers the prescribed Specific with re-
markable and gratifying success. No
wonder the unvarying testimony in
favor of Humphreys Homeopathic
Specifics is, that they are simple, mild
and efiicacious. See advertisement.
What inducement can counter
feiter have to produce anything good
or reliable? Are they the class of
men who are to furnish physic for the
sick or to supply medicine for the
druggist to deal in? Beware of bogus
and worthless compounds cotton up
to sell on the reputation of the purest
and best family medicine in the world.
Be sure you get the genuine Simmons
Liver Regulator in White Wrapper,
with large red z thereon, and see that |
j. Ii. Zeilin g. Co. are the proprietors
OF what you buy.
No matter what the mouths dis |
ease
How foul the breath or teeth's de- |
cay
With SOZ0DONT on all we seize.
And swiftly sweep it far away,
Leaving the gums pure, firm and |
bright,
And the dull teeth as ivory white.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22

Gov. CLEVELAND has favored the
New York assembly with another
veto. which is to be commended for
the correct principles it enunciates.
The bill vetoed was one to raise
money by taxation to build soldiers
monument. The governor takes the
ground that the proposed legislation
is forbidden by the constitution. He
declares that it is not an agreeable
duty to refuse to sanction the appro-
priation of money for such worthy
and patriotic object, but he cannot
forget that the money proposed to be
appropriated is public money, to be
raised by taxation, and that all that
justifies the exaction of taxes from
the public is the necessity of raising
money for purposes connected with
the safety and substantial welfare OF
| the taxpayers
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22

THE minority report regarding the
penitentiary leases are unanswerable.
How any member of the legislature
can stand on counter position is one
of those things hard to understand.
Those who do occupy such position
viii find out how well they can stand
on it when they go before the people
again for endorsement.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22
WITHOUT EVEN A FEE,

This Greer county claim should be
prosecuted by the best means at COM
mand, and the STATESMAN is satisfied
that no better agency can be put to
work than to interest these veterans
through land claims for their own
benefit. The territory may never be
recovered, and since these old
men propose to satisfy their
claims against the state with lands in
Greer county, if authorized to do so,
the legislature should not hesitate.
If they make their claims good, Texas
will lose nothing, but will have gained
seventeen hundred thousand acres of
disputed territory. Suppose these old
men had not given life to this claim
of Texas, is it not probable that by
this time the claim of the United
States to Greer county might have
been made good? Two years ago
they started the investigation. Then
the claim of Texas was dormant, and
our public men were all appar-
emily yielding the ownership to
the United States, abandoning
the idea that Texas could ever make
her claim appear to be good. AT this
juneture the Swisher investigation
began to throw light on the matter.
and to-day no one, not even the Uni
ted States land commissioner, doubts
the right of Texas to the territory.
Life having been given to the claim
of Texas by the veteran interest, will
any one say that the state should re-
fuse to allow this same veteran inter-
est TO satisfy claims for land against
the state by locations in Greer county ?
These veterans. less than a hundred
of them. have warrants against the
state for 1880 acres of land each. The
land not being elsewhere unreserved,
they ask that they be allowed to
struggle for locations in the disputed
territory. What less could they ask ?
The matters brought to light by them
are worth good round sum of money.
Any individual having such land
claim as this has been and is, would
give to an attorney half the land to
obtain title to the other half. The
veterans ask no such fee. They have
scrip, promising land, and they ask to
have the right to make this scrip
good in Greer county. The risk
is theirs, and if they win Texas be-
comes possessed of sixteen times rs
much lands as they. They have al
ready put money into the enterprise,
and if their certificates be placed by
authority of law in Greer county they
will be compelled to prosecute their
claims in the courts, and a favorable
decision for them will be favorable for
the state.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22
THE figures presented in the minor

THE figures presented in the minor
ity report OF the senate committee re-
garding the value of eonvicts are such
Is cannot be contradicted. They are
based upon facts and cannot lie. and
lxley show that the legislature. if on
Ffusal to resume. win commit a
blunder that. no amount of personal
explanation can ever explain away.
The people are watching the record
OF Legislators on important questions
like this, and ARE measuring the de
gree Of confidence reposed in them by
their records.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22

The house got into a snarl yester-
day over the pension bill. The trouble
arose over the numerous amendments
offered. 1t would seem that the SEN
ate bill should have been passed as II
came from the senate. Certainly il
was duly considered by senators. But
the house and senate bills were final
iy recommitted to the committee OF
state affairs. 1t is r. be hoped thai
this committee win act speedily. ant
when they report the bill back that i
viii pass without haIapering amend
ments.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22
|ESMAN.
n Fourth Page.l

6 we can't swallow
hair, teeth and all
Harged with crucifying
FLOR said he desired the resO
q be re-committed, and to said
IN making the motion Saturday
Ieschewed any intention of reflect
~ upon the committee; nor did he
Intend any reflection in his remarks
to-day. As TO the charge OF dictatlon
he said he didn't want to dictate, and
no man should dictate TO him. lie
did not admit the mental or moral
capacity of the gentleman to dictate
TO him.
Mr.. Woods. of Layaca, spoke, say.
ing he did not regret his vote with
the minority. AS soon as he found
the two PROPOSITIONS would not he
separated, he Joined the majority. He
hoped the motion of Mr.. Upton would
prevail.
The motion was further discussed
by Mr.. Durant.
The vote by which the resolution
was reconsldered was lost.
Mr.. Upton moved that the resolu-
ton be recommitted and made special
order at IL 80 Wednesday.
After further remarks of q some.
what personal bearing, by Mr.. Arm
istead and others, the house adjourned
till 3 p. LII.
EVENING SESSION.
Speaker Gibson in the chair and a
quorum present.
The business from adjournment
pending was resumed.
Speaker-Question is to recommit
with instructions to committee to re-
port and make special order for III n.
N. tomorrow. Carried.
Mr.. Benavides offered the follow
ing, which was adopted:
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.
"Whereas, Gen. Partirio DiaZ, Gen.
f. Naranjo and Gen. Romero Rubia,
distinguished soldiers, statesmen and
patriots of our neighboring sister re-
public, Mexico, have, with their fami-
lies, sailed for and will soon land upon
our hospitable shore; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, by the house of repre-
Sentatives, the senate concurring
therein, That we will he pleased to
learn of the safe arrival of the afore-
said distinguished Mexican citizens,
and bid them hearty welcome as
guests of the ST. .e of Texas.
RESOLVED, II II most cordial in
vitation is her, by extended to Gen.
Diaz and his mpanions. sometime
during their sc, : within our border.
TO visit the Cap al City, and we most
heartily trust II will be their pleasure
to accept this l. 'itation.
Resolved, I at the governor of
the state is resi- ectfully requested TO
communicate tleSe resolutions to
Gen. Diaz, Gen. Naranjo and Gen.
Rubia upon their landing at the city
of Galveston"
The pension bill was next consider
ed, and. after some amendments pro-
posed by Messrs. Acker and Frymeir,
which were adopted
The house. pending further consid-
Grafton, adjourned till $3.50 n. m. We'd
nesday.
1t was Mr.. Steele, not Mr.. Stout.
who offered the amendment Saturday
to strike out 20 and insert 1873 cents,
in the school tax resolution.l
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22
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
Iorty years with never-failing success
by millions of mothers for their chill
dren. 1t relieves the child from pain,
cures dysentery and diarrhea, grip
ing in the bowels and wind-colic. BY
giving health to the child it rests the
mother. Price twenty-five cents a
hoffla
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22

More cases of sick headache, bill
liousness, constipation, ETC.. can be
cured in less time, with less medicine,
and for less money, by using Carter's
Little Liver Pills, than any other
means. For sale by Morley Bros.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22
Relief from sick headache, drowsi

Relief from sick headache, drowsi-
ness, nausea, dizziness, pain in the
side, ETC., guaranteed to those using
Carriers Little Liver Pills. These
complaints are nearly always caused
by torpid liver and constipated bowels.
Restore these organs to their proper
functions and the trouble ceases.
Carter's Little Liver Pills viii do this
every time. One pill Is dose. Forty
in vial. Price rs cents. For sale
by Morley Bros.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22
February 10, 1888.
Z. NJ. PEAsE,
lnnN HANNnC

Dyspepsia in its worst forms will
yield TO the use of Carter Little
Nerve Pills aided by Carriers Little
Liver Pills. They do not only relieve
present distress but strengthen the
stomach and digestive apparatus. For
sale by Morley Bros.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22
From Eminent DIR. H. Il. HOpson,
MamnhiS

Il have made use of COlden's Lie
big's Liquid Extract of Beef and
Tonic Invigorator in several cases OF
consumption and general debility and
have found it to act admirably in such
cases as a nutritive food, tonic and
stimulant." Remember the name
Colden's; take no otner. OF druggists
generally.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22

ANOTHER tale of horror is reported
in our telegraphic columns. A school
building in New York city, improp-
erly constructed. of course, is destroyed
by fire, and many children persisted
In the burning building.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22

The presence of Gen. George ID.
Johnston, of Alabama, in this city. is,
of course, suggestive of the Southern
Historical society, Of which he is so
active and efficient member. This
society was organized in May, 1863, at
New Orleans. At convention in
August, 1873, held ut the White Sui
phur Springs, Virginia, of many of
the leading and most prominent gen
tlemen of the south, the association
was recognized with 4 change of the
seat of the parent society to Richmond,
Virginia. The object of the society,
as set forth in its official circular, is
the collection, classification, preserva-
tion and final publication of all the
documents bearing upon the eventful
history of the past few years, illus
trating the nature OF the struggle
from which the country has just
emerged, defining and indicating
the principles which lay beneath it,
marking the stages through which it
was conducted to its issue. Every
thing which relates to this critical
period of our country's history, pend
ing the conflict, antecedent or subse-
quent to it, from the point of view of
either or of both the contestants; in
short, everything which shall vindi-
cate the truth of history, is to be
industriously collected and filed.
The names of Gen. Jubal A. Early,
of Virginia, as president; of Hon. X
NJ. L. Hunter. as vice-president; with
such yice-pfesidents for the states as
Gov. A. Ii. Garland, of Arkansas;
Gov. i. g. Harris. of Tennessee; Gov.
Z.B.Vmce, of North Carolina; Senator
NJ. c. Butler, OF South Carolina; Gov.
A. Ii. Colquitt, of Georgia; Gen. VIM
Preston. of Kentucky; Gen. Z. w.
Pettus, OF Alabama; Gen. VIM. j.
Martin. of Mississippi; W. w.
Corcoran, of Washington city, and the
lamented Col. T. NJ. Jack, of
Galveston, Texas, and others of like
character and standing in the other
southern states, with Gen. Dabney Ii.
Maury as chairman of its executive
committee, composed of like gentle
men and scholars, and DR.. j. William
Jones, of Virginia, as its secretary,
are sufficient vouchers for the genu-
ineness of the material collected and
to be collected. Through this society
the truth of southern history is to Re
indicated, and posterity protected
from the frauds and misrepresenta-
lions of ignorance, prejudice and men,
dacity. Already has the society pub
lished ten bound voumes of the ma
terial so far collected, and its archives
are being constantly added to. The
period in the society's history and in
the history of these reunited states
has been reached when it is found
that an appeal to the states of the
south for its permanent endowment
is justifiable and proper. The men
who made the history which it main
ly proposes to secure, are rapidly
dying of, and the time is passing
away when propositions to aid it with
permanent contributions can be car
ried out. The help must be rendered
now, OF it will not be rendered at all.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22
TUFTS
Elk ElXPiIlECT0RANr

Is composed of Herbal aud Mucilnginous prod
ncts, which permeate the substnn of the
Lungs, expectOrates the acrid matter
,hat collects IN the Bronchial Tubes, and forms a
soothing coating, which relieves the fr-
rtGRtiOn that causes ths cough. IL clenuses
them when enfee bled by disease inyigor.
ates the circulation of the blood, and braces he
nervous system. Slight colds often end sil
consumption. 1t Il dangerous TO neglect
,hem. apply the remedy promptly. a
test of twenty years warrants the assertion thar
noremedy has ever been found that 10 as
prompt In lite effects as TUFTS EEpscTORhhI,
single dose raises the PhIegni, sG6dn.s
obstinate cough. A pl oasant cordial, ehiI-
dren take IL readily. For Croup &c Is
Invaluable and should be in every family.
In 2r5o. and 81 RoftIes
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22

COnvalescentS from all wasting dis
eases should use Carriers Liver Bitters
for their superior strengthening and
tonic qualities. For sale by Morley
Bros
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22
CONSUM PTION.

1 have positive remedy tor the above dis
ease; by its use thousands of cases of the
worst kind and Of long standing have been
cured, Indeed, so strong is my faith In its eff
together with VALUBLE TREATISE on this
disease, to any sufferer. Give Express and p.
y. address. DIR. T. A. SLOCUM. lS1 Pearl
Street, New York.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22
i Diphtheria
i Prevented. |

The physicians here
use Darbys Fluid very
successfully In the treat
ment Of Diphtheria.
A. SToLLENwKRcK,
/ Greensboro, Ala.
letter dried up.
Cholera prevented.
Ulcers purified md
healed.
In cases ofDeath IL
should be used about
the corpse It will
prevent any unpleas-
ant smell.
The eminent PLY.
sician, ). MARION
SIMS, NJ D., New
York, says: al am
convinced Prof. Darbys
Prophylactic Fluid is a
! valuable disinfectant.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-22
MAN HOOD

Speedily restored By the use Of TitaIfne Treat
s,ient, which efsectually cures Nervous Debil-
ify, Lost VIrj:ity, Premature Decay, and
all troubles arising from over-work and excessss.
Sample OF vitaIlne mailed free, sealed, By ad.
asa.sins Dr. whittier. ia Race 81. Cincinns.i
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never been known 70 spr,
used. Yellow Fever has |
black vomit had tax
cases Of Diphtheria yield 1
Feveredand SlckPer-
sons refreshed and
Bed Sores prevent
ed by bathing with
Darbys Fluid.
Impure Air made
harmless and purified.
For Sore Throat IL Is q
sure cure.
Contagion destroyed.
For Frosted Feet,
Chilblains, Piles,
Chafings, etc.
Rheumatism cured.
Soft White Complex
ions secured by its use.
Ship Fever prevented.
To purify the Breath,
Cleanse the Teeth,
IL can't be surpassed.
Catarrh relieved and
-ured.
EryStpelas cured.
Burnsr1l>vedinstantly.
Scars prevented.
Dysentery cured.
Wounds healed rapidly.
Scurvy cured.
An AntidOte for Animal
or Vegetable Poisons,
Stings, etc.
/ used the Fluid during
our present affection with
Scarlet Fever with de-
cided advantage. II is
indispensable 10 the sick
room. WM. F. SAND
FORD, Eyre, Ala.
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remaln N p0yerly. We oner ws a great
many men, women, boys and girls TO
work for us right in their own localities. Any
one can do the work properly from the FIRST
start. The business Will pay more than ten
times ordinary wages. Expensive outfit furn-
ished free. No one who engages fails TO make
money rapidly You can devote your whele
time 70 the work or only your spare moments.
free Address S11NsOE & Co...
Portland Maine.
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"a r n %nottY life 1t. is swee

"a - q RWnot, life is .swee
EBH and dare Defpr
~ a q something mighty ana SUD-
hE uN lime leave behind 10 conquer
II u - B time. S66 a week in Your
own town, IS outfit free. No
risk. Everything new. Capital not required
We will furnish you everything. Many are
making fortunes. Ladies make as much
as men, and boys and girls make great
pay. Reader, If you want business at which
you can make great pay all the time, write for
particulars to II. HALLETT & Co.,
Portland, Maine.
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TUFTS

$ e !: =; !, :
wanted everywhere to work for
us. Now Is the time. You can work In spare
time, or give your whole time 10 the business.
No other business will pay you nearly as we'll
No one can fall TO make enormous pay, by en-
gaging at once. Costly outfit and terms free.
Money made fast. easily. and hOnorably.
Address TRUE 4 CO.,
Augusta Maine
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DAkBYS
PR0PHYLACTIC
FLUID.
UAkBYS
A Household Article for Universal
Family Use.

For Scarlet and
Typhoid Fevers,
Diphtheria, Sail
Walton, liberated
SoreThroat, Small
Pox, Measles, and
Is. Persons waiting on
ly. Scarlet Fever has
ad where the Fluid was
zen cured with il after
IN place. The worst
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Eradicates
MALARIA.


all Contagious Diseases
the Sick should use il freely
never been known 70 spread
used. Yellow Fever has bee
black vOmit had taken
cases of Diphtheria Weld 10 |
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, a N people are always on the
lookout for chances to In
V crease their earnings, and
1N in time become wealthy;
~ Wth0se who do not i'm
Drove their onDoffunities