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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

Two-FIFTHs of the adult male pop
ulation of Connecticut are denied the
right to vote. The machinery of the
state government is controlled by a
ring that limits the franchise to a
property qualification. A citizen
must own real estate and pay taxes
before he can exercise the right of
suffrage. OF the thousands of mill
operatives employed by the large
manufacturers not one can go to the
polls and record his ballot, unless it
be under the favor of his employer
and to subserve some purpose which
that person may have in view. A few
rich men alone control the state. The
late canvass was meant to reverse this
condition of things. 1t was made on
demand for new constitution,
which would accord to the poor man
the same rights that are enjoyed by
the rich. The Sprague ticket repre-
sented this progressive principle. The
opposition maintained the old order
of things. The contest was a deter
mined effort on the part of wealthy
men to retain political ascendency,
and an equally determined effort on
the part of the ostracised classes to
deprive them of it. Naturally,
the Democrats acted with the people,
but the odds were too great. The
Republican scheme of disfranchise-
ment won; sufficient number of the
people were DISTINGUISHED to make the
masses poWerless in an unequal
struggle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19
THE Bessemer steel makers of the

THE Bessemer steel makers of the
country are now threatened with a
new peril. Within few days trial
of paper rails will be made on prom
inent western trunk line. the issue of
which will be watched with interest
The pulp of which the rails are en-
tirely composed is, by pressure, made
as solid as metal and much more dura-
bic, while the safety thus obtained is
multiplied by atmospheric changes
that comprise the main drawback to
steel. Besides this, the cost of manu-
facture is so much less as to promise
universal adoption in the event that
the test proves to the expectations of
those who have undertaken the mat
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

The governor of Dakota Territory
refused to sign bill passed, providing
foE a constitutional convention to
organize state out of that portion of
the territory south of the forty-sixth
parallel. In consequence the people
have called convention to meet at
Huron, June IS, to arrange for reg
ular constitutional convention to be
held later. They propose to define
boundaries, select state name, adopt
constitution, and elect senators and
representatives, and then demand adj
mittance into the union. This pro-
posed assertion of the right to call
and hold constitutional convention,
the legislature having failed to secure
an effectuation of its act, is legitimate
and unassailable.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19
TIE trial of six Nihilists at st. Pc

TIE trial of six Nihilists at st. Pc
tersburg, and of twenty-six at Odessa,
is progressing. There seems to be no
terror in death to these people. In
the single matter of conspiracy and
assassination Russia and England
have much in common. In Russia
death appears to have no terrors for
the Nihilists. Like all things else he
is product of a cause, and that cause
cannot be uprooted by destroying its
products. Heads may be cut off, but
the roots will still flourish
will produce more heads.
Few people yield life in
defense of mere sentiment. There
must be something more tangible
than that. In Ireland the Fenians
are not endangering their own lives
simply that the executioner may
thrive. In their methods they may
be, and undoubtedly are, in error.
Yet underlying their actions is
patriotism in some degree. Russia
fails by imposing death, tortures and
exile, to stamp out the spirit of insur-
rection. 1t is doubtful if England
will be any more successful. Evident.
ly there are trying times in store for
both Russia and England.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS..
ABSTRACT OF TITLE AND REAL ESTATE ]
OFFICE OF ZIAiPELMAN & BERGEN,
AISTIN TKXAa

AUSTIN, TEXAS.
The following comprises. list Of Travis
county property transferred during the week
VIM T. Horne estate to r. W. Walsh, all in
terest of said estate In outlets IA and 80 divis-
Geo c. Rives and wife to r. C. Jackson and
wife, one acre of outlot u division E, Austin
Hedda sandahl ct al to c. NJ. Aygreen, lot %
block 81, division 4, Austin. $3.50.
G. r Peterson ct al to G. M. Newgreen, 1868
acres Thomas Smith survey. SoS5. $50 49,,
NJ B; Sweeney to Mary L. Sims, lot l. block
Ann (. Parsons, by attorney, to J. W. Bit
ting. 80 acres G. @. Jennings survey. -
John Koran, by administrator, to X. w.
Ford, four acres James Coleman survey. =
X. A. BOyce to Catherine Wehrung, lots I, 2,
8. 4, 5, 6, Z, 8, and 10, block SO. Manor. 1925.
r. A. Peck to Timothy Burns, lot ) block 7,
outlot 8, division o, Austin. $25n.
Jas C. Hort to l.. Tellman, subdivision I
outlOt ., division c. subdivision 2. lot p, diyts-
ion c, outlot 9. division c, outlot 20. division
R. I. jackson and wife to R. b. and A. =.
Du Pre-, lots 2, sand 4. block 8, outlot u, diyis-
r. q. Stuart to Mary E. Tinnin, lot 10. block
3, division b. Austin. Sz5n. feE
Phil Abrahams ct al to l. s. Simon, lot 3 and
part Of lot 2 block g. eutlot 2, division A. $500.
al 100 acres Del Vale grant $1,000.
Geo. F. Moore and wife to j. T.. Brackenc
ridge, part Of hots6 and 2. in subdivision 81 Of
j. c. Pierce estate, by administrator, to L.
E. Shelley, lots2 and 3, outlot 8, division ID,
and lot 9, block 4. division A, Austin S57.
A. B. Palm and twife to J. w. Greoms.
2 5+100 acres. $50.
A. r. Morris, county tax collector. to Mrs
n. w. Chadwick, H. M. Whitehead 800 acre
survey. S1214. =
JOHN o. johnson and wife to Orange Han
cock. 100 acres, JAS Rogers y league. $780,
JEFF Miller to Monroe Miller, all his interest
in John y. Miller's estate, deceased. $780,
VIM. NJ Wilson. trustee. 10 Lucy A. Dig
nan, east half lot q block 80, Austin. $500. =.
Martin M. Kenney to j.. p. Schneider, 10
acres ThOs Gray survey. 500.
ThOs. L. Tumey to Joe Able, 160 acres
.'Chun'' pre-emptiOn. $3.50,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19
SPEAKER GIBSON has made an en-

SPEAKER GIBSON has made an en-
viable record as the presiding officer
of the house. The uniform justice Of
his rulings, and the courtesy with
which every member and every ele-
melt or faction in that body has been
treated has greatly popularized HIM.
Besides, his ability as a presiding
officer is now recognized as second, if
so at all, to but few men in any
country. His quick perception, his
wonderful readiness us a parliamen-
tartan, the remarkable retention of
all points. surrounding measure
under consideration and his prompt
decision made him perfectly at ease
in managing a large deliberative
body. Few men combine the facul-
ties necessary for such presiding
officer and Mr.. Gibson appears to pos
sesS them all. His selection us speaker
was most fortunate one.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

SENATOR GIBBS, by reason of his
craftsmanship of the committee on
constitutional amendments, was en-
titled to be appointed on the commit
tee to prepare the address to the peo-
pie, and no member of the senate was
better qualified to perform the duty.
His friends think that his failure to
get the appointment was the result of
his active fight against the peniten-
tiary lease? Straws show which way
the wind blows. The people will re-
ward their. champions in this i'm
portant matter. Two of the three
members of the committee were ap-
pointed from adjoining districts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19
Don't Want Him to Quit.
IWashington Star.l

1t is stated that Mr.. Merrick indi-
Gates desire to withdraw from the
star route cases as soon as he can do
so consistent with his obligations to
the government, as he has been COM
PEELED to neglect his private practice,
and his clients are making loud COM
plants in consequence. Mr.. Merrick
must let his clients wait little
longer. He has put his shoulder
sturdily to the wheel. and must keep
at the good work until the whole of
the rascally star route gang are secure
ly lodged in the penitentiary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19


he in proper form, the first of these
parties must be given in the evening
and the second in the afternoon.
On NJ account must the young
lady wear anything but white. AS
this custom is comparatively new
one in this city, the rapidity with
which it has grown is remarkable.
During the present season there have
been innumerabls parties of this kind
and they have had a peculiar interest
of their own. Young ladies who now
formally enter what is called the gay
vortex" are scheduled us it were, and
the young gentlemen are present
when they are launched upon the
world of fashion, with the same curl
Osity that steamship men would eX-
hibit at the launching of new ship.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

HERR MOsT promises to issue a
proclamation to the Socialists relative
to plans for postponing the czar's cor
onation. This is country of free
speech, but it looks as though some
kind of an arrangement ought to be
fixed up for getting this dirty fellow
into a penitentiary for long term OF
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

A SCHOOL of pharmacy for women,
said to be the only institution of the
kind in the country, has been organ
lied at Louisville, kentucky, under
conditions which are thought to be
favorable to its success. The pro-
jected course of study covers two
years. each year being divided into
two terms, being September 1 and
February 10, and containing twenty
xuaobc aooh
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19


There was no one there but old
auntie, who was busy ironing her
"ole mans shirt" for the next days
reception. "Wili you please give
me a drink 2" asked the. princess. az
has no time to get de water; am fea'ful
bizZy, for Use bound to see theuueen's
chile tomorrow; could not see her at
Hamilton when she arrived. Am
sorry has no time" But will YOU
let me iron while you goY" said the
princess. extending her jeweled hand
to take the iron, which was now re-
leased by auntie. After drinking, the
princess said: "Now, would you like
to look at the princessp. Here she
is" There was falling on knees and
a great negro-like flow of apologize
language.
A Philadelphia girl who won't
marry, says: 81 think the distaste
for married life does not exist so
much with young men as many sup
pose. If there were any of the right
kind of young men-young men with
noble principles and superior intelli-
gence as well as personal graces-it
might be different; but the race seems
dying out. With my present tastes
and views / am not likely to marry
anyone, so just dance because get
more enjoyment out of tina than any
thing else. There is no difficulty in
getting partners. and that is all /
think society men are good for-to
dance with"
New York has become the most
important center of the nut trade in
this country, the extent of which in
dicates that people have either Sc
cured patent stomachs or that indi-
gestion has lost its. terrors. Africa
used to supply peanuts by the ship
load, but now the southern states
cultivate so successfully this popular
nut that we are independent, Vir-
ginia producing the present season
100000 bushels, Tennessee $4,000
bushels, North Carolina 10000 car
loads, and invoices of one or two hun
dred barrels of the Texas pecan are
now used where they were almost
unknown a short time ago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

The comments on the vast profit
made by the capitol syndicate, which
now find their way into many of the
Texas papers, would be very good in
many instances if it were not that the
syndicate has made no sale. They
have no title to the lands and cannot
sell them until the conditions of a
contract have been complied with,
these conditions being the building of
the new capitol.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

CERTAINLY the story that the i'm
perial coronation in Russia is to be
postponed cannot be true, for that
very thing, coupled with the general
refusal of royalty to attend, would
show the dread of Nihilism, and
would give it renewed life. The
trouble about it is that there really is
a little too much life in the restless
organization, and the coronation must
be dead affair with the death-like
glitter that will surround it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19
It is now proposed. in England

1t is now proposed, in England,
to build steam fire engines with sepa-
rate and disconnected boilers. 1t is
claimed by the builders that two
horses cannot haul more machinery
upon four wheels than is massed in
the present steam fire engines, and
this puts a limit to the increase of
power. But by the change suggested
the power can be trebled with only
double the number of horses.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

AN intimate friend of Senator Ed
munds asserts that the acting vice
president will not be candidate for
the presidency. 1t is also said for
him that when congress meets next
December he will resign as president
pro tenn of the senate; that his accep-
lance of the position was only to pre-
vent the naming OF another.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

Hon. SAM CUNDIFF, representative
of Smith and Gregg counties, has
been one of the most attentive and
industrious members of the iegisla-
ture, being always at his post and
faithful and consistent in the per-
Torrance of his duties, whether OH
the floor of the house. or as a member
of the committee on finance and rev.
enue, and commerce and manufacS
lures, or as the efficient chairman OF
the commj> zee on claims and accounts
Mr.. GQl - being a LAWYER. was
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

A SCANDAL concerning toe late
Prince Gortsehakoff is that he left a
mistress, professionally Lima Braun,
but who is no other than Jim Flske's
old pet, Josie Mansfield. Lima, or
Josie, whoever she is, has begun a suit
against the princes heirs for $4,000
marks a year. which she laims the
prince promised her.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

not ambitious to figure i'll lengthy dis
cussions, but always expressed his
views clearly, logically and frankly.
lie voted for the Gibson railroad bill
and co-operated actively in effecting
amendments to various important
measures
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19
Unelaimed Express packages.

AUSTIN, TEXAS, April Il, 1855.
The following named persons have I'M
claimed goods remaining IN the Office OF the
Pacific Express company, up TO Saturday,
April IL, 1888:
C. Shade, j. NJ Day, Mrs. S. Ainsworth, w.
A. Gray s H. Morgan, l. B. Standifer, Miss
J. Gilbert, G.. Brutch, j. Brinkley, Ben
Thompson, j. h. Kellersberger, Cypress
Galloway Gallo Round Mountain; Dill Phillips,
Ihos. Piggott, Miss l. Martin, j. G. Richards,
Mrs. j. 4. Browne, NJ. l.. Davis, c. NJ. Kueh-
Ter, D. n. Ripley, Westbr0ok: A; A, Gilman, Carl
J. Edwards, Blanco; Hull, Dexter s. Co., G. +.
Winkler W. j. Suter, j. L. Davis, M. Kron-
berg, F. NJ. Gardner, Thos MOffatt, L. W.
Hail
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

NOTWITHSTANDING the fact that
our navy is now composed exclusively
of officers for which the government
has not the slightest use in the world,
they go on manufacturing embryo
commOdOreS and admirals.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

AND now letter has been dragged
to light, written by Rutabaga john
son in 1877 to Brick Pomeroy, in
which it appears that at that time the
said johnson was one of the staunch-
est supporters of Greenbackism in
Collin county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19
Tur law REGULATING the disnositi

The law regulating the disposition
of the mineral lands of the state was
framed and introduced by Hon. A.
w. Houston. the senator from Bexar
county, and this gentleman deserves
great credit for having originated and
carried through this valuable public
measure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

DURING the eighty-two years that
have elapsed since the Union, it is
computed that Ireland has been
drained of $2,O5O,OOO,OOO in the shape
of absentee rents, most of which
would have been spent at home to
pfructify trade and commerce if the
island possessed legislature of its
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

II was fortunate for the state that
the increase in the treasurer's bond
does not go into effect during the
present incumbent's term. Mr.. Lub-
book had said he would resign if
forced to increase his bond, and how
the state is ever to do without his
service is not understood.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

CEMMoNDoURoUs, the Greek states
Hssr, lived on a salary of $1,000 year
and died possessed of 100000. Pub
lie men of this country, who accumu-
late vast wealth in place, would
answer in explanation of this mystery
that it is all Greek to them.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

The Prince of Wales asks the car
to excuse him from attending the
coronation, since he cannot absent
himself from England for a month at
that particular time. The prince we
expect INDUCED in mental reserva-
ton that together with Nihilists and
dynamite his absence might be made
perpetual. These royal heads wear
uneasy crowns.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

TALMAGE says there is one thing
prayer won't do. 1t won't pay his
salary. Mr.. Talmage isn't the first
man that has discovered this bit of
financial philosophy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

THE Examiner is mistaken; the
capitol syndicate has not acquired
title to the capitol lands. The COM
pany's right to use is acquired, but no
fee simple conveyance has been made.
such conveyance will be made when
the stipulations of the contract are
faithfully executed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

CONSUL WILSON, of Nantes, writes
that the reason for the prohibition of
the Importation of American pork
Into France is desire to retaliate
against the American tariff so far as
it affects French goods.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

MR.. TALMAGE says: "a live
church will have a live Sabbath
school. A stupid church with a
stupid Sunday school is a dead mother
holding dead child"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

IT WILL be January 1885 when
another session of the legislature
meets. The session just closed cost
the state nearly 100000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19
\ REMARkABLE Invention

A REMARKABLE invention is de-
scribed by the Electrical Review. 1t
is a device for photographing in a
telephone exchange all persons using
the telephones on wires emanating
therefrom. The photograph appears
on ribbon which runs under the eye
of the operator. If the person using
the instrument is not subscriber,
the fact is at once app trent, and the
person in whose office the telephone
is located is charged fixed sum for
allowing his instrument to be used
by one not entitled to use it. Each
ribbon viii hold $50 photographs. and
when full will be filed away.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19
Just in Season.
washington Start

The president reaches Florida too
late for oranges, and he won't catch
many fish, but he is just in season for
the able-bodied sand-fleas and mus
quitos of the floral state. And he
had better take little quinine NOR
ming and evening while he is fishing
on the Kissimmee river to head off
the malaria of the great southern SAN
itarium, which beats Washington
malaria by large majority.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

THE Examiner is of the opinion
that conditional pardons are uncon-
ustitutionis'gitnd the STATESMAN is in
clined to believe it is correct in this
oninion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

III is estimated that the loss in
sheep in Texas during the severe cold
spells of last winter was three hun
dred thousand head.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

AND now the Fort Worth Gazette
will be issued every day in the week.
The management announce the step
a necessity to meet public demand.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

THE governors veto of Senator
Gibbs federal court house bill,
though made on. legal grounds, was
not sustained. The disapproval
was unanimous.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

HARVARD college receives from
generous friends in donations an
amount ranging annually from $780,
600 to S25O,OOO.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

IT WAS asserted in a meeting in
Boston the other day that intemper-
ance is making fearful inroads on
women1ls it has done on men.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

AND straightway some of his adj
miring friends are naming Judge
Gresham as a presidential candidate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

UNPAID taxes disqualify nearly
two-thirds of the $1,000 voters in
Rhode Island.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

A LITTLE girl, not seven years old,
the daughter of the editor, is regu-
lar compositor on the Black Waxy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

Ex-UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
BURNS, it is said, is after Col. Haynes
place at Brownsville.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

TIE colored Methodist Episcopal
church has membership of over one
hundred thousand.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

JUDGE McCoMAs and wife, recently
killed by the Apaches in Arizona
were buried at Fort Scott.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

SPIRITUALIsM claims over two mil
lions of avowed believers in this
country-all converted in thirty-iive
vaarS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

Coz. JIM BRITToN, of Sherman,
and w. I. Haygood, of Jefferson,
both want to- be state railroad engi-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19

IT is reported that Parnell is COM
Ing to America.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19
LIS OF LETTERS

Advertised In the postoffice at Austin, Texas
for the week ending Saturday, April IA, 1888.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-19
An Expensive Pipe

IWdCU EAdIIIIHtI.J
The Houston Post figures out that
Governor Roberts corn-cob pipe and
rutbagaism have cost the state nearly
100000 in the last four years.