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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

House met at $50 a. M; Speaker
Gibson and quorum present.
Prayer by Rev. A. E. GOODWIN, of
the Methodist church, of Austin.
Reading of the journal dispensed
with.
Mr.. Lakewood, by request, had
spread on the journal a motion to re-
consider the vote by which house
joint resolution No. 43, resolution for
a vote of the people on prohibition,
was defeated.
The motion of Mr.. Hill, of Polk, to
table Mr.. Upton's motion to recon
slider the vote by which the pension
bill passed, was called up by Mr..
Douglass.
Mr.. Rosenthal moved a call of the
house. Not seconded
Mr.. Hills motion was carried.
PENDING BUSINESS.
House bill No. 489( Mr. Wurzbach's).
to prevent the adulteration of food
and drugs, was resumed, the pending
question being the amendment of Mr..
Foster, of Limestone, to include in
the provisions of the bill wine, beer
or other spiritu0us or Intoxicating
liquors.
Mr.. Wurzbach said he thought the
bill had been sufficiently amended.
He desired to have a bill of the kind
if only in experiment to be entered
on the statutes. He would not OBJ
ject if the house insisted on the
amendments made the day before,
cutting out the appropriation.
He thought the bill already covered
Mr.. Foster idea, and for that reason
he opposed it.
After some discussion and proposed
amendments, which were defeated.
the bill was ordered engroSSed.
Mr.. Fosters, of Limestone, resolu-
ton to have bills printed was lost.
Mr.. Kendall withdrew his motion
of the day previous to reconsider the
vote by which senate bill 127 was en-
crossed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Mr.. Mckinney. chairman of the
committee on education, reported by
substitute for house bill 321, for the
better organization of free schools;
and unfavorably on the petition of
Mr.. Dunlap for services as teacher in
Comanche county.
Other reports were sent up with
out reading.
NEW BUSINESS.
BY Mr.. Labatt: To amend charter
of the city of Galveston Referred.
From the speakers desk-By
Speaker Gibson: A joint resolution
to amend section 40 of article 3 of the
constitution Of the state of Texas.
Section 1. Be it Resolved by the
legislature of the State of Texas,
That section 40 of article of the
constitution of the state Of Texas be
amended so as to read hereafter as
follows:
Section ~. No special session of
the legislature shall be of longer
duration than thirty days; nor shall
there be any legislation at any special
session, or during the first thirty days
.0< any regular session. upon suDjeGt1
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Several petitions were sent up
without reading. One is from citi-
Zens of Robertson county, protesting
against adverse railroad legislation.
The others are on the subject of pro-
hibition.
Committee reports were sent up
without reading.
Mr.. Chenoweth, chairman of COM
mittee on internal improvements, re-
ported favorably on house concurrent
resolution of Mr.. Etheridge. relative
to violations of certain provisions Of
the constitution by railroads.
Mr.. Armistead, for judiciary COM
mittee No. L. reported favorably, and
for printing house bill 293, requiring
all railroads whose final terminus is
in the state, on boundary lines of the
state of Texas, to build and maintain
a passenger and freight depot, and all
buildings necessary for the transac-
ton of their business at said point,
etc.
Mr.. Wurzbach, for same committee,
reported favorably on senate bill lis,
to amend arts. 1907 and zoos, revised
statutes.
As chairman of committee on lands,
he reported that senate bill 269, to
provide for sale and lease of lands set
apart for the school, university and
asylum funds, be considered with
house bills Nos. 10, 80, 90, 17S, 21S, 32S
and 492 on same subject.
Mr.. Hill, chairman of judiciary
committee No. /, reported: Favorably
on house bill 446, to amend art. 22G6.
revised statutes, relating to evidence !;
favorably house bill 495, to amend
art. 1888, revised statutes, so as TO
authorize mayors of towns and cities
to celebrate rites of matrimony; favor
| ably house bill 494, to amend art. 3o2,
revised statutes, so as to authorize
mayors and aldermen to appoint Ger
tain officers in case of vacancy; favor
ably house bill 465, fixing pay of
Jurors; favorably senate bill 25O, TO
amend the law relative to holding
inquests.
Report on last bill signed by Mr..
Robertson, for the committee.
Mr.. Jones, for same committee, re-
ported favorably on house bills 40
and AL, to amend article 1912, re-
vised statutes, to require causes i'll
which attachments have been levied
on real property to be transferred to
the district court for the enforce
ment of attachment lien, and that
they be considered together in com
mittee of the whole.
GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
The house in committee of the
whole resumed consideration from
previous day of the bill making gen
eral appropriation for the expenses OF
the state for one year from March l.
Mr.. Wurzbach in the chair.
The motion pending being Mr.
Franks TO reconsider the vote 10y
which Mr.. Robertson's amendment
was adopted, the amendment was
withdrawn and the salary of the eX.
pert and clerk of the printing board
was adopted at $500, as recommend
ed by the committee.
The following further provisions
of the bill were adopted:
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

ACCORDING to an item in the
Breeders Gazette, the 1886 wooden
mills of the United States in 1890 used
66,66l, 754 pounds of shoddy and hair,
being equal to one-fourth of the gross
weight of the wool clip of that year,
and 30 per cent of the secured wool
domestic and imported, used in the
same mills. The inference drawn
from the facts presented is that the
use of shoddy, which was nearly 90
100000 pounds in 1880, is increasing,
since large quantities are now con-
signed to-mills:which formerly refus-
ed to use it. Wool growers are warn
ed to look for am increased eompeti
lion from this source in the future.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

Gov. IRELAND has not spoken pub
lic.y on the subject of these peniten-
tiary leases. One would suppose that
any governor would be delighted at
the chance to clothe himself with the
honor of resumption to the credit of
the state. not only from "a moral
but from financial standpoint.
While personal relations might
lead him to favor the contracts. pub
lic relations and public honor would
induce him to decide that so far has
Texas gone in vicious course;
that the strong hand of exec
Rtive power is ready to grapple
with 50 great a question, and to
nchieve for the state the most brill
liant of records in regulating the man.
a9ement of convicts.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

IN the new river and harbor bill.
Texas is awarded 100000 for Arkansas
pass and bay, $4,000 for Brazos San
tiago, $20O.OO0 for Galveston harbOr.
$4,000 for Passo Caballo. $4,000 for
Sabine pass, and $4,000 for the mouth
of Brazos river.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

The Michigan Greenbackers are
willing to combine with anybody or
any party to elect United States
senator, but their influence goes beg
ging. They will hold u state conven-
ton on March 8.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

CONGRESSMAN Cox was ruled out
OF order when he made plea, the
other dayS,tor the restoration of
american shipping. In the present
congress every man is out of order
who is not grinding the axe of some
monopoly.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

COLEMAN COUNTY wants to sell its
school lands for $3.50 per acre, pay
ments to be made IN twenty annual
installments. The lands are in the
county and are said 10 he good
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08
THIs IS not the period in the hist,

THIS is not the period in the history
of Texas when such railway bill as
that one before the house should be
enacted. We want more railways,
and we want competition between
carriers, while the effect of such a law
would be to retard all this
progress of which we are so boastful.
Because a few places in north Texas
have all the railway facilities they
desire is poor reason why east Texas
and southern Texas ana western Tex
as shall not enjoy the acquisition of
roads under the same conditions as
these northern localities
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

GENERAL SuERNAN's reluctance TO
anter the lists rs 4 presidential can
didate is now said 70 cloak Il desire to
remain at the head OF the army, not
wlthstanding his announced intention
TO retire.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

The proposition to annex part of
Texas TO New Mexico is absurd. The
powers of congress are positively in
adequate to any such plan of dismem-
harmant
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

No ring bosses, It is said, are dictat-
ing how the governor of Massachu-
sets shall conduct public matters.
He even has the hardihoOd to correct
penitentiary evils.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

other than those submitted by the
governor in his proclamation con-
vening such special session. or in his
messages to the legislature when con-
Vened IN special or regular session"
pee Z. That the governor of
this state be, and is
nereoy required to submit
the foregoing resolution to a vote of
the qualified electors of this state on
the second Tuesday in August, 1888.
Sec. 3. That those voting for the
amendment to section 40, article 3 of
the constitution, shall have written or
printed on their ballots the words,
For the amendment to section 40.
article 3 of the constitutions" and
those voting against the amendment
shall have written or printed on their
ballots the words, Against amend
ment to section 40, article 3 of the
constitution"
Referred to committee on constitu-
tional amendments.
Several petitions on prohibition
were presented and referred.
By Mr.. Burns: Petition of citizens
OF Pamela county, relative to time of
holding courts in said county. Re
ferred.
Mr.. Browning: Petition of J. w.
Downing and citizens of Wilkesbarre
county, asking relief for persons re-
| siding on school lands. Referred.
Mr.. King: Petition of citizens Of
Lawrence county, against sale OF
| liquor in three miles of Riddleville
/ school house. Referred.
Mr.. Brown: Resolution looking to
selecting bills most desirable for
action, by joint committee of five of
the house and five of the senate.
Mr.. Upton moved to refer to the
committee on rules of the house. Re-
| fused.
After some discussion the resolu.
ton was adopted-ayes So, nays 80
and motion to reconsider was tabled
By Mr.. COtfman: Resolution grant.
ing leave of absence to Judge Nc
Farland of the thirty-second district
Referred.
GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
The house went into committee Of
the whole for the further considera
ton of this bill, Mr.. WurZbach in thu
chair.
Mr.. Upton offered an amendment
which was adopted, appropriatine
5000 for purchasing one hundred anC
sixty (l60) sets of ten volumes each o
tie papers of the Southern Historical
society.
Appropriations were further adopt
ed as follows:
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

THE fat seems to be going up that
Mr.. Lubbock is enjoying his hast
lease on the state treasury. The
people of Texas are opposed to any
more long leases.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

THE Tyler Democrat thinks most
of the people of Texas are in favor
of Senator Terrell's suffrage amend
ment, though the Legislative commit
tee reported unfavOrably on it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

Mrs. DAVIS, wife of First Assist
ant Secretary Of State Davis, is the
lady whose name has been mixed up
In a presidential society scandal.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

MAJOR PENN is over in California
snatching sinners from the fiery
future. II is said he has lately con-
yerted hundreds at Stockton.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

Mr.. Mckinney moved that the COM
mittee rise and report progress, and
have leave to sit again at 10:30 a. IN.
Friday. Carried.
During the consideration in COM
mittee the item of $4,000 for frontier
protection led 10 various amendments
being proposed, reducing the amount,
and to discussions participated in by
Mr.. Scott, chairman Of the
committee on military affairs,
who presented special re-
port of the committee on
the subject and had read a
communication to the governor from
Messrs. T. w. Latham and A. J. Leo,
members Of the house, which the gov
ernor had referred to the committee.
The report is TO the effect that the
governor had ALREADY taken action in
the matter Of like complaint to that
made by MesSrs. Latham and Leo. by
the passage of the resolution request
ing our state representatives at Wash
ington to use their efforts to prevent
the withdrawal of United States
troops from the Rio Grande frontier.
Mr.. Scott, speaking on an amend
ment proposed by Mr.. Taylor to re-
duce the. appropriation from $4,000
to $4,000, argued that $4,000 was
essentially necessary to keep $50 men
in the field. The frontier of Texas
extended 1900 miles. The population
was sparse-only one inhabftant to
every three square miles. About 35
per cent were white, the balance Mex
leans, negroes and Indians, the ma
Jority of whom have no regard for
the rights of others, and no respect
for the law. Hence it was necessary
to keep in the field good force Of
Texas rangers, who understood how
to manage such people.
Abiding to the disposition to cut
down such appropriations, he said
that if any occasion for the question
of separation has occurred it has
grown out of the fact of a want of
sympathy for the rights Of the people
of the far off sections of our frontier.
He referred to statements and figures
from the adjutant general to show
that the amount was barely sufficient.
If YOU want lawless hordes, instead
of law-abiding and civilized emf
grants to pour into that country; If
you want to invite and bring men
such as have made that country what
it is, vote against this appropriation.
Mr.. Scott further reported for COM
mittee, recommending an ample ap-
preparation to keep our troops in the
field for two years for the protection
of our citizens on the Rio Grande and
northwest.
Mr.. Taylor said it was understood
from accounts of the railroads rum
ming through the country that these
sections were being settled up'rapidly
and were prosperous. not needing so
much protection, as the Indians We're
being driven all the time farther
west, and pushed out of the state, so
that the people could more easily pro-
tect themselves.
Mr.. Scoft-The railroads have had
to call on the Texas rangers for pro-
lection.
Nr. Taylor-No matter how they
are protected. That country is settled
up, and can take care Of itsdf. We
hear q no ln0i osRredAtiona,
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N. Q. MCFARLAND.
Commissioners

Had it not been for the Swisher in
vestigation, begun two years ago and
prosecuted by him and his veteran as
sociates with such vigor. there would
to-day be no life in the states claim
to Greer county. The service has
been of incalculable value, and when
it is asked that veteran certificates be
satisfied with locations in Greer
county. the refusal to grant such right
would be great injustice. 1t is not
reward. but only grant in satisfac-
tion of claims which cannot otherwise
be satisfied.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

House met at $50 a. m. Speaker
Gibson and a quorum present
PRAYER by the chaplain.
Reading of Journal dispensed with
The following members were eY-
cused from attendance.
Mr.. Acker. for the day. on account
of important business.
Mr. Smith or Travis INCIDENTALLY
on acconnt of sictness IN his fam;iy
Mr. Davis of Lamar indef;nitaIv on
account Of Sickness '-
Mr. Caven for The dav nm acconnt
of sickness.
MT Moore of Fastland from the
morning session on account of i'm
portant business'
n1 Mr. T Fisher from . last Monday 70 and
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Forty-second Days Proceedings.
SENATE

AqngIN. March l, 1888.
The senate 1.-THE usual hour,
Lieut. Gov N Gsiding. and a
fered prayer.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

GEN. FITzHUGH LEE has rented a
farm near Alexandria, Virginia, where
he will make his future home.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

The above show $4,000 Increase
The committee rose and reported
progress and that further considera-
ton be resumed to-day at 10 a. m.
Adopted.
The house took up the special or
der. the <fsoIpfion pro7idin9 an
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speakea Gibson and quorum pres
ent.
Mr.. Armistead, by leave, introduced
abill to repeal the act Of January 25,
1875, prescribing places for sale Of
property under legal process and deed
of trust in Marion county. Referred.
Mr.. johnson. of Travis. was ex-
cused for the evening on account Of
sickness.
Committee reports we're sent -
without reading. .
The house went into committee OF
the whols to consider the. special
order. being several land bills, house
bills Nos. 10. 68. 178. 218, 1928 and 492
and senate bill No. 1853.
Mr.. Frymier In the chair.
Bin No. 269 was iirst read. It Is
entitled. An act to provide Tor the
classification, sale and ~saa<e Of the
lands heretofore or herr surveyed
and set apart for 4 eft OF the
common school: M the lunS-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-06-06
Mortgage Sale.

sPefanlt having been made In the payment =.
the sum Of six hundred and twelve dollar,
principa. ant Interest berides fifty dollar.
attorneys fees which y clniH,ed 10 b.
due NJ The dare Of this notice upon a Certain
mortgage duly executed and delivered by Eob-
e, y M,llei AID Mary M'ltr: hi. w'ts. u
Mary r. Living. hcarshs dse the 18th a,v 0f
Jnly. A u. 1878 and Only recorded IN The office
Of The register Of decide in and for the cnnn,y nf
Union and tcrriinry Of Dakota. On The 22nh day
81 July A. ID. 1873 nj = o'clock p. nj III book No.
5of mortgages. on pages 5.5. SIS. 81. 54s and
3sa: said NOR gage securing the spm " $3.50
with Interest thereon - y per cen. brcominy due
y being specially stipulated In said mort gage
tia, the Whole amount secured thereby should
a once become due II any II raid Interest
saOuld reI,ain unpaid after 40 berOming due.
Ard the Interest ~ becoming due January Iri
1923 10 wit Fort Ave dollars being now wholly
unpaid. The NOR gage e!cc's ihat the whole
amount secured by said n,origa,e be and hecume
rev due and pay able and No aciion or proceed
ing n law or athc,wi.e having Deem ins,itrIed
10 re ovei the deb; secured By said mortgage.
~ any par thereof
\ ~ therefore. nuficc IL hereby given ira, nv
virtue ii u power VI sale contained IN said
mortgage ana pursuant la The sam . III sr.S
csse made and prntt ca. The said mortgage Will
he fofeclosei and he premises described IN and
covcred BY sad nDf tsage. viz: The lois one ~
aud tive y ST sect IN twenty eiyhi t2s) and he
. r,heas quarter II the mort ca-i qdar.c aad
ist fourtil IN sectin fweaty uiac CD all in
Township n,reIy four t9I) range forty-eisat 90
except = piece out ihei ea,r conveyed 10 Collins 4
40. ny deed recorded III book No. ! on PAGE 20
OF the records ~ sAiu Ugius county Ia tninl
cfinty and TERRITORY II Dakota. with the h re-
dliumen : Hni A},purienancrH. Will he saiu u,
pNtiiic auc ION - Inc highest hiItcr iur cash. "a
I'as sad debt ard Interest. and fas iiScs. u any.
ms sa d premises. ard dry Gui'a AIRS attorneys
fec, A. riipniaied N and by sanl m.riga.c IN
Gaze 81 fnrecios ure. and he disbursements al
sOwrd by Law whic. sale will ne made BY THE
sheriff of satd Union conn J NJ The front door III
thr c01r huase in | e cay u nix f0iHl III eaid
cuuniy ANA Tertiary on the sih day Of JaDy A..
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-06-06
Mortgage Sale.

Whereas. de'nu', has been made In the pay
ment ~ ne interest occurred by N %c,rrai,
mortsage be,rin. lite n, I'm day of De
tober 1879. made anc executed by Mars al
Adams and Ju,ian. his wife nf Union .."rni,
territory III i,sko,a. n morigngOrr la Ru.seil
Jennings. wliici, y id mor,gsge was duly flua
fs record ~ the Office of the regis 'cr of deed
Of satd un'0n county. on The 2srh day Of Uctn.
her 1879 al I nclOck p ". on tina, day. and re.
corded ~ book six Of m"r CAGES OH pages 3J7 10
80: aud.
E whereas. II il provided IL sid mort gage. tina,
il. The ease III the breich of my ayr, cme II
therein containc't, the h0l. rincipal and In
interest thereby secured stall NJ he option Of
the holder thcre'i, immadiaiel, become due
ana payable ana no aciipn or pinccrdiug ut law
la ing been ms ifnie6 to r,cuvsr rbe debt eecar.
Ell ny sad mtr'sage. err any part thereof:
New. theref re notice ia ! e,eby given. &C.
cerding I" The siai nte IN such case made and
provided. tha ny virtue OF the upf,on herein
before mehfh,ncd, and The power of sale
coniained In saiG ntOriga re. aud duly recorded
Herewith as aforesaid. the ssb.crihcr. Rus
rell Jennings. owner and holder " the mort
gaze af'ie~aid. and ttte Lote thereby / ecured la
ny rca-on of default IN the payment Of interest
rs aioresaa,d c,rc' cd 10 declare The who
principal and interrs, ser ured by said mnriyaye
due and pay Nc. witch said principal and IN; er,
sum ol hree hundred and iwen y-,w0 d, HAIRS
alic Dfiy--iA ceris: anf the said m ri ya.e will
be tarec l1sed 10 safety the .manni due al, .aid
mortgage. al the daie of This notice If raie. wiih
accrhirs interest rom the date of mis- no ice
ana Casts and expenses If raie and ffiy dollars
at'"rn"y's fees NJ $ ipaIa ed in said mortgage.
~ case ~ foreclosure by y sail Or the premises
herein desc'iecd At public auction On the 2nd dry
"fJuIv. iS3 Al III ss'ct,ck u ~ uf thai dav BY The
subscr bSr AZ ,le fr.ni door 81 The conri hn ,su
In The ciiy IL Fix Poin, IN said couny uf uai,.n.
J hr f~ullowistg u n description Of The morig ,ged
premises az ai0t said u, b." sold, -nhsianiiaiIy
a. they are coni timed III said mar gage. L..ts
fna ard twn u a ~ northwest quarter Of sccti"n
three 81 .Ownship binet v nye ,95, Of range t5oy
sftaa ed in .aiI county Of Union
Dstcd this Ia,h dty II May 1888
RUSSELL JENNINGS.
JonS bIPpcs. Mortgage.
Attorney.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-06-06
After EN-.

EA aZ
A Mitchell telegram outlines some
land cases which, will probably come
bsfure the Unitsd States court in
Yankton. Il says: In mn interview
Gpecial Agent james says that The
government is now enforcing imper-
atiye rules that no i shall 20 upon
public lands except for actual settle-
ment. The REIMBURSEMENT business
" being done away with, and when
filings are found to have been fraud
0leiltly made. and upon proof Of
Ftllis, the land il At oncet thrown opeil
III settlers. Several cases Of fraud Of
Ne rankest kind have leen discuv-
cred. There arr several cases pend
inE before the Urised States com-
missioner, some fpr perjury and 9TH
ers f0r false entries. D. G. Bnssett,
tf the firm 1T Beard aud Bassett,
renl estate dealers III this city, was
arrested last night hy tho govern
iaeIst officers fDr falsely swearing,
ffnudulently filing, and criminally,
- notary public, forging m sifida-
Wiz With tho name Of Lyman Buell.,
Springfield, Illinois. The fling
wasa soldiers declaratory. Beard
llas turned state's evidence against
M partner. William n. Fleming
M ~ arrested ~ government 81.
aeers md brought before United
5tates Coinnisi0ner Dillon, charged
witb llls Nmsatation ~ ftaudulent
so 40 ~ oontlnuaace AZ ten
\ 11prs witne61ss, md NV
gskSFS1G00 6ss1fl sothes ~
Nill ax y 80