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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20
TIE Florida Times saws:


The gentlemen who compose the
Florida ship canal company have
banded themselves together. to do a
work from which they have good rea-
son to expect large pee uniary returns
With them it is strictly business
venture, and all those people who eX-
pect anything otherwise from it will
be wofully disappointed. Yet, what a
great thing it will be for our state at
large. 1t will be placed on the direct
highway of the worlds commerce
the commerce which will flow from
far off Asia over the Southern Pacific
railroad; and, ultimately, that which
will come through the Isthmian canals
Think of the shortening of the water
route from the Northern seaboard
cities of the gulf ports; of the gain in
time and security of passage for the
grain and cotton ships which carry
the products of the Mississippi valley
and Texas, and you can begin to form
some idea of the importance of the
work in commercial point of view
But, more than this, it will largely
increase the real estate values OF
Florida, and give it advantages over
all our Atlantic coast neighbors and
open up to us a bright and glorious
future.
1t is not so certain that the ship ca.
nal would make the future of Florida
any brighter or more glorious than il
will be at any rate, but we cannot uR.
derstand why the canal would not
pay, the opinion of some civil engi,
neers to the contrary notwithstand.
ing. Certainly it would be of immense
advantage to trade, and it would bt
used in its interest for all it is worth
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20
FRANKLIN.
Especial to The Statesman.

FRANKLIN, Sept. 12.-One thousand
dollars has been raised by citizens
here to sink an artesian well, and
work commenced on the same to-day.
As much more will be raised if neces-
sary.
The county commissioners at their
last meeting ordered the county judge
to notify Capt. J. B. Smith, of Aus
tin, the builder Of our splendid court
house, that the roof leaks in most
injurious manner, and for them to re-
pair the same. Having been paid in
full for the job, Capt. Smith writes
the county judge that he will not
make the repairs, and that he cannot
be compelled to do so, but advises
the court to have the roof repaired
Immediately. The county commits
sioners accepted the house when COM
pleted by Capt. Smith. but they hold
that the leaks were latent defects and
that the builders are liable On his
bond. They will have the repairs
made and will probably bring suit for
the expense.
Our high school is booming.
j. L. Baker, one of our most popu-
lar young men, and for the last two
years deputy county clerk here, left
on Monday for Louisville, KY, to at
tend medical lectures.
Ne rain here yet. Cotton is nearly
all open and being rapidly picked.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20
PROTECTION OUTD DING ITSELF

In the midst of protection New
England manufacturers Of cotton
goods are forced to sell their goods at
auction, to take whatever may be
gotten for them under forced sale. 1t
is estimated that the loss by such sale
has been ten per cent. Manufacturers,
it is explained, will work for a time
even at loss, rather than allow their
operatives to leave them and their
machinery to deteriorate through dis
use. This cannot continue, and the
manufacturers will soon be COM
PEELED to shorten their hours, reduce
wages or find cheaper raw materials.
This is the view that well informed
Eastern paper takes of the situa-
ton, and it is reasonable one;
but it will be serious blow to a
most important industry when
spinners are compelled either to short
en- the hours of production or to pay
less for labor. 1t has often been
shown, however, that there is rem
edy against the evil of oYer-produc-
ton. The removal of excessive i'm
port taxes, which Republican admin
istrations have established and which
are maintained against loud popular
protest would solve it. Opera
tives may be saved from starva.
ton by a removal of duties pre-
tended to be enforced for the
benefit of American laborers. The
import duties on wool, ores, me-
tails, dyestuffs and chemicals averages
about thirty per cent. These duties
really weigh heavily upon the domes-
tic manufacturer, and their payment
leaves him without profits. Protec-
ton has, in truth, overdene itself, these
enormous tariff rates rebounding now
upon many for the benefit of whom
they were specially imposed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20

THE action of the grand jury at
New Orleans in recommending the
establishment Of public crematory
to be used especially in consuming the
bodies of those people who die with
contagious diseases, is attracting wide
attention. Regarding that city's burial
places the New York Herald says:
mo visitor can fail to perceive an
effiuvium from them at any season of
the year. even in the coolest weather.
1t is practically impossible to seal
such receptacles so as to be perma-
nently alright. We deem it by no
means improbable that if the partial
recommendation of the grand jury is
successfully carried out a general sys-
tenn Of cremation may come into favor
in New Orleans on sanitary consider
ations, and that any and all burials
within the city limits will be prohib-
tied by law. The argument in behalf
of such a public ordinance is stronger
there than in any other large city in
the United States"
Similar condition as the one at New
Orleans exist in comparative degree
at all cities, and what is.good for pub
lie health at New Orleans is good
anywhere. The complete destruction
of dead human bodies, and. in fact, of
all animal bodies, is the only true
process by which they should be dis
posed of and fire is the only certain
and effective destroyer of disease
germs that Turk in all dead bodies.
As the New England tobacco crop
promises unusually well this year, we
can expect fine line of imported
cigars presently.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20
OUR STATE FAIR.

But little more than a month will
elapse before the fair will be upon us.
Through the varying fortunes of
nine years it's friends, steadily
confident of ultimate success, have
maintained this agency of material
development and popular elevation,
until its influences have been felt
through this entire section of the
state. If it has not always been di-
rected in the most popular channels,
or secured the largest and best practi-
cal results, the fault cannot be at
tributed to selfish motives on the
part of the management. 1t
has in every case and upon all occa-
sions aimed to secure the greatest
possible benefits with the limited
means at its command. The associa-
ton has never asked nor expected a
dollar in dividends il has sought no
immunities for its stockholders nor
has any individual member, employe,
or contractor for work, ever received
more than moderate compensation
for services actually rendered, great
majority of the members annually
contributing their time and energies,
without the desire of fee or reward.
Notwithstanding the many difficult
ties, which all similar organizations
must necessarily encounter, when I'M
aided by ample endowment, it has SO
constantly grown in the confidence
of the local public that the citizens of
Austin, almost without exception,
are warm friends and co-workers in
the enterprise. Our business men,
acting on business principles, have
come to the rescue in the most gener-
Gus and liberal manner, as the
catalogue of premiums will at
test. This timely and efficient
cooperation, this concert of action,
with power which controls so much
of wealth and moral influence will in
fuse new life and hope in the society,
as well as inspire faith in that part of
the outside public which has at times
seemed Indifferent. 1t only remains
now for exhibitors, in every class and
department, as also citizens generally,
to show a proper appreciation of the
united efforts of the association, and
for the business men of the city, by
making the fullest and most credit
able exhibition possible, and also
| by combined effort, to Sc.
cure an enlarged attendance
over all former years. This much is
at least due those who have so earn.
easily and nobly labored in aid of 9
cause in which all are equally inter
ested. This is emphatically an insti.
stitution of the people, organized BY
their local REPRESENTATIVES,, maintained
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20

THE legal inspection of tea at all
ports of entry is doing the tea drink
ers of this country a great deal of
good. 1t has been ascertained that
no inconsiderable trade was carried on
by the shipment to this country of
tea condemned in England and other
lands having rigid inspection laws.
Prior to the act of the last congress
this could be done with impunity. 1t
has been discovered that tea colored
with deleterious substances was a
common article of trade, and that one
practice in the spurious traffic was to
color tea that had been used for the
table. By some process the old leav es
were restored TO their original ap-
pearance and color. The law, as it
stands, authorizes only the inspection
and condemnation of imported tea.
That is, the inspectors can only exam
inc it as it comes through the custom
house. The reeoloring of old leaves is
a domestic fraud that is not reached
by the law. But the next congress
will, no doubt, amend the law so as to
make it applicable to all spurious and
adulterated tea wherever found.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20
TAYLOR.
[sneoial to The Statesman.1


TAYLOR, Sept. 12.-It will be re-
membered that the station Of the In
ternational railway at Thorndale sud-
denly disappeared last Saturday night,
and it was suspected that he had alb
seconded, though nothing was missed
from the Office. About II o'clock to.
day some stock men saw buzzards
alighting, and supposing it to be dead
stock, went to see. They found the
dead body of Whitesides, the agent
who disappeared Saturday night,
stabbed to the heart. No clue as to
whether suicide or murder, though
many think he was murdered. 1t is
said he had difficulty with some par
ties, but no one seemed to know, in
fact my informants seemed afraid to
speak much of it.
A large lot of new cotton is coming
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20
Tie Negro Convention.

LOUISVILLE, Sept. 12.-The national
convention of co1ored men, to be held
September "a, is creating widespread
discussion among the colored
race, owing to dissension among
them regarding the purpose
of the assembly. j. E. Y. Morris,
prominent colored man of Louis
vile, makes the following statement
It's not in my power to say what is
in the mind of those who expect to
be here, but I will state that the sub
ject of educating the masses should
be one of the subjects before us, and
should be thoroughly discussed. Sec
ond, how to better our condition in
the South. Third, whether it is bet.
ter to stay in the South. or go West
Fourth, what will be our political
future. The subject of high OF low
tariff, so far as L am concerned, little
concerns me. This is a subject that
greatly agitates the ! minds of
wealthy beings Democrats or Re-
publicans = and it, is only a
question of time rs to how long
parties will remain in the field
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20

REFERRING to correspondence be-
tween the governor and Professor
Mallet, as to admission of students
from other states, THE STATESMAN
has simply to say, that it regards all
questions relating to the management
OF the university as now belonging to
the board of regents of that institu-
ton. The legislature was silent
upon the point raised, and so has been
the regency. while the natural conclu-
sion is that by this silence consent
was given for the admission of such
students. 1t is at least an inopportune
time to raise an issue on the point,
while the raising of such issue really
belongs to the board of regents. The
, admission, just now, of a few students
9 from other states would certainly be a
coed thing for our university. 81
ience Of the legislature and of the re-
gency on this subject is construed into
consent. and yet the legislature or the
regency does not thereby deny them
selves the right to consider and to reg
late the admission of such students
Ae governor is the states chief ex.
i've eflicer. but here he apparently
npts to approach execution with
the remotest way being di-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20
Chicago Items.

CHICAGO, Sept. 12.-The Polish citi-
zens of Chicago to-day celebrated the
two hundredth anniversary of the eX-
pulsion of the Turks from Poland by
King John Sobieski, in the victory Of
Vienna. In the morning high mass
was sung in the Polish churches. In
the afternoon all the Polish societies
paraded in full regalia, with banners,
through the principal streets. In the
evening the participants listened to
an address in English and Pol
ish. The Austrians also cele-
brated the anniversary of their
participation in this terrible event
with music and speeches.
Five hundred members of the Mu-
tual Insurance association, from vari-
Gus states, met in session in this
city to-day. The day was con-
sumed in hearing reports of remedies
for evils in the present business asso-
citation.
The Washburn & Moen Manufac-
turing company, patentees of barbed
wire, filed in the courts to-day to re-
strain the Lyman Manufacturing
company from manufacturing more
than $4,000 tons of barbed wire annu-
ally, according to contract. The dam
ages for over manufacture are laid at
100000
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20
SAN ANTONIO.
Especial to The Statesman.l

SAN ANTONIO, Sept, 12.-W. d.
Ward, who killed Fly, at Hondo, yes
terday, was taken to Castroville jail I'M
der heavy guard to-day. He gives
no reason for the killing except that
he was crazy drunk and didn't know
what he was doing.
The grand jury reported twenty-six
felony cases to-day and returned to
work.
The Grand Lodge OIL. D. H. elected
B. F, Frymier, of Crockett, grand
commander; Geo. R. Dashsill, of San
Antonio, vice grand commander; II.
M. Beidler, of Texarcana, grand ora
tor; F. F. Bailey, Of Hearne, grand
secretary; G. B. Paxton, OF
Dallas, grand treasurer; L.
Miller, of Overton, grand guide
Rev. John Todd, of Richmond, grand
chaplain; David, Perkins, of Houston
grand warden; j. D. Bogel, of Dallas
grand sentry; j. o. Oxenford, of Cam.
eron, J. l.. Terrell, of Terrell, J. o
Ochse, of San Antonio, grand trus-
tees. The next session meets at Aus.
tin, on Tuesday, March 4, 1885.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20

THE AUSTIN STATESMAN takes
strong grounds in favor of fairs and
their benefit to farmers. Austin is
about to have a fair.-Brenham Ban
ner.
The ninth annual exhibition of the
Capital State Fair association is about
to be held. 1t begins October 16, and
ends October 81. 1t is the only re-
naming organization of any preten-
sions in the state, and it shows not only
that Austin is the right place for an
annual state fair but that we have an
association here which knows how to
conduct them. THE STATESMAN has
always been warm advocate of fairs,
and so was the Banner as long as one
was maintained at BRENNAN.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20

THE Canadian cotton manufactu-
rers have been protected long enough
to overdo the home market, and they
are unable to sell in other markets.
Under these circumstances they have
resorted to the usual device of enter
ing into mutual attachments to cut
down production by running their
mills on short time. Of course, the
laborers are not consulted about this
business arrangement. When they
are turned out of the mills the cotton
spinners are at liberty to find other
employment, if they can. And thus
it is that protection is such an advan-
tagious thing to the laboring man.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20
The Southern Exposition.

LOUISVILLE, Sept. 12.-The mana
gers of the Southern Exposition to-
day invited the members of the press
of Kentucky to become their guests
during Kentucky week, 18th to 18th
of September. Gov. Knott and all the
state officers, United States senators.
congressman and legislature of the
state will also be invited to attend
September 26, Arkansas day, the press
of that state will be here. The press
of other states will be invited very
soon. Not a single state will be
omitted. Chief Justice Coleridge is
coming to Louisville. A formal in
vitation is to be sent him to attend
the exposition. Great crowds are now
in attendance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20
THE NEGRO WILL 60.

The Colored National Indemnity
Association, having its present
existence in Arkansas, has for
its object the permanent sepera-
ton of the white and black
races of the United States-a segre-
cation of the black into a region
especially set apart for them. 1t is
one of the curious things in the history
of the negro race in America, that the
movement for separation of the races
comes alone from the negroes. They
are wise enough, probably, to recognize
inferiority, and to understand there is
no hope for them in struggle along
side the Anglo Saxon race.
It is not as strange,
however, that this disposition to deg
radiation on the part of the negroes
has been Immediately brought about
by the injustice done them by those
who have used them politically, and
who propose to use them in secon-
Diary condition of slavery as long as
they can. The negroes voluntarily
gave themselves-body and soul-to
the Republicans, Immediately after
the war, and their voluntary political
enslavement has been more absolute
even than their former condition of
servitude to Southern owners. No
wonder thinking negroes have come
to the conclusion that the only free
dom for the negro race is in a sepa-
rate and distinct political existence.
Thus this sentiment as to a separate
existence has been brought about, and
we have not double that in time
it must be resorted to as
the only solution of differences
especially appealed to by the blacks
AS said, the two colors do not mix
any more in the South than in the
North. For the present, intercourse
between the two races is based purely
on business and labor relations. The
whites own the lands and govern
the blacks, and in this relation
must these two races live so long as
they are together. But, as cotempo-
rary says, the negro race outnumbers
the whites in three states and in
many regions of the South, and it is
increasing more rapidly from year to
year, so that the two races are pressing
against one another in a way that
naturally creates, an uneasy feeling
in both. The Arkansas organization
to secure a special territory for the
segregation of the blacks is an in.
stinctive recognition of danger and
an attempt to avoid tan admission
that the two races cannot always
exist in the relation of governing and
governed without coming in conflict
We raise no question as to the merit
Of the proposition of separate exist
ence-whether the negro may thus be
benefited or not. The theory that
this is white mans govern.
ment is not to be disputed
So it will remain, and if the negro
cannot stand the relation the best
way is to let him go in peace, even to
help him to de so. When the lines
between the white and black terrific.
ries are once established, it will be
time to consider the stability of dis
tinct race sections.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20

UNDER the Pendleton civil service
law it is estimated that at the end
even of four years Democratic adj
ministration, not more than five hun
dred Democrats will be in Federal po-
sitions. There could have been no
greater thrust at the success of the
Democratic party than the adoption
of this measure. Possible rotation in
office and public employment made
many a Democrat active, who would
otherwise be Indifferent to the success
of his party.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20
THE Burlington. Ia. Gazette

THE Burlington, Ia, Gazette says;
1t is to be regretted that some Re
publican papers are disposed to speak
of the revelations of the canvass of
1880 as Democratic efforts to blacken
Garfield's name" This is mere nom
sense. The revelations come from
Republican sources, and could come
from no other Garfield's name was
pretty black before he was nominated
for the presidency, but Democrats had
little to do with blackening it. Re
publican papers said the bitterest
things about him. His name has
been blackened since his death, but
not by Democrats. 1t was with Re
publicans he bargained; it was
Republicans he cheated; it was Re-
publicans who revolted against him,
and it was republican who murdered
him. Since then one faction has been
endeavering to make capital out of
his sufferings and the other out of his
deceit. Democrats cannot be asked
to show him a reverence that Repub-
HcanS refuse to pay.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20
Ell PASO.
Especial to The Statesmar.l


Ell PAso, Sept. IA party by
the name of Doyle was arrested in
Paso Del Norte, charged with COM
hitting murder in North Texas in
1873, under Davis administration. He
viii be carried east tonight.
The Slade-Mitchell prize fight will
not come off here, Notwithstanding
the persons who are self-appointed to
represent this city telegraphed from
Kansas City that the fight will come
off here.
The Mexican celebration comes of
Saturday next at Paso del Norte, and
abig bull fight and grand ball will be
features of the celebration.
Miss Mary Churchill, the young
lady who eloped with Caldwell, q
school teacher, from st. Louis, is be
lieved to be here. Caldwell's trunk is
in town and the young lady is be
lieved to be concealed on the othel
side of the river. 1t is the sensation
of the day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-20
John Roach Again.


NEW YORK, Sept. 12.-John Roach.
ship builder, resumed his testimony
this morning before the senate educa-
ton and labor committee. He wished
to correct some miSapprehensionS
which seemed to exist in the minds of
the public regarding his previous tes-
timony. He denied emphatically that
he testified that ships could be built
as cheaply in this country as in Eng
land. lie said materials were as
cheap here as in England, but the cost
of labor was greater, which increased
the cost of building. Roach believed
in protection of labor in order to de-
velop the property resources of the
country. Without protection no
person would have an opportunity of
developing his genious, unless these
talents could be exercised. He
claimed that without protection
no industries except farming and
mining could be carried on. In the
case of the three commodities, cotton,
wooden goods and iron, the average
value of tie yearly impoTtationn for
the last ten years was Sl,lTS,0O0,O0O.
These facts are considered dangerous
signs, especially as it existed under
the present tariff laws. Witness pro-
ceeded to give the committee further
enlightenment on the question of free
ships. AT the present time Great
Britain had 100000 of money in
vested in the shipping business. 1t
was her most profitable industry.
Ten years ago England had
10000 men engaged in the sailing
merchant service, and $500 in the
steamer merchants vessel. To-day
there were 100000 men in the sail
ing service and 10000 in the steam
service. Last year the earnings OF
this immense merchant fleet was
$40O,OO0,000. This enormous stride of
the British people was accomplished
at the expense of this country. The
interests of the working men were
neglected by those who ought to
guard them. This was the secret of
the decrease of American shipping.
If the eight hour system established
! by the government is endorsed, 1t
would be necessary to increase the pro-
tective tariff in order to counterfeit
the influence of increased loss of pro-
duction. Getting down to bottom
facts, Roach said the only way of
benefting the condition of labor in
general was to give it chance at the
land. If the government would give
100 acres of land to every man who
would go West and cultivate it him.
self, there would be an easy solution
to the labor question. In order to
do this effectually the government
should appropriate certain sum fol
transportation of immigrants to the
| West