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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
The TEMPERANCE Rally.

There was very large audience
last night assembled in the hall of
representatives TO hear Rev. w. T..
Hall lecture on the subject of PRO
hibition" to the legislature. Many
members of the senate and house
were in the room, though the greater
part of the audience was composed of
civilians and ladies, there being u
very large proportion of the fair sex
in attendance.
Mr.. Hall spoke for over two hours,
and was listened to attentively and
frequently applauded He had care
fully compiled the prohibition history
of the several states where it has
been acted upon, and gave the audi
ence as strong arguments from these
In favor of the movement In Texas rs
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
A Good Squirt.

The city water company had the
stand pipe for fire protection put in
the temporary capitol yesterday,
Colorado fire company No. turned
out last night. and put their hose on
hydrant on Pecan street and one on
the Avenue at the northeast corner
of the temporaryeapitol. Mr.. Frank
Jones, the second assistant foreman,
informed STATESMAN reporter that
even with ONLY the slight trial speed
OF the new pumps, the stream thrown
was at least third better than the
best of the old system. This shows
what may be expected when the new
machinery is turned loose. so to
speak.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
RaDid Ruildin1.

A trip to East Austin will convince
the most skeptical that the capital
city is building up with almost
Aladdin-like rapidity. In every d.
rection on the east side of Waller
creek new houses are built, the streets
are being cleared, ! veled and graded,
and trees are being trimmed or re-
moved. The names of streets are
daily being tackled on each corner,
and all the houses are numbered.
This, all in tew months.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

ton Il Q nsssssty. 30 Oor does the
dignity - o sks1s call'for gsumption,
bus Its AAanc3A interests eamand it.
The senate subcommittee by using
miDiruuD dgares, has shown how the
state mag bake over two millions of
dollars oveY and aobve the return for
leases, and that in fifteen years it may
make even twice this sum- A gov
ernor that would grapple great public
questions, that would take hold
of, not keep hands off everything,
could make brilliant record in be
half of convict management. Per-
sonal obligations are wretched con-
siderations when great public inter
ests areinvolved, and when the former
have influence upon the executive
branches of the government, under
such conditions the states position
becomes pitiable.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
ROUND ROCK.
Especial to The Statesman. ]

ROUND Rock, Feb. q. A suspi-
csous character by the name of John
Sheppard, with several aliases, was
arrested here this afternoon, with two
gray horses in his charge. He pro-
posed to sell the pair for fifty dollars
After being locked up he confessed to
stealing them from Mr.. Faulker, near
Lockhart-
A German barber by the name of
Freese, who has been running a shop
here, left for parts unknown on Sun
day morning, very much to the chag-
rim of several parties who are on his
bond. He said he was going hunt
ing, having shipped his tools day or
two previous.
j. Ii. Tucker, of the Cuero Star. is
in town. He formerly edited the
Headlight here.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
Lost FaIth IN phrsIciana.

There are innumerable instances
where cures have been effected by
Rosadalis, the great southern remedy
Tor all diseases Of the blood, when
they had been given over by their
physicians. II Is one of the best REM
edies ever offered TO the public, and
as 1t is prepared with greatest care, ~
specific for certain diseases, 1t Is no
wonder that 1t should lie more effect
nal than hastily written and careless
ly prepared prescriptions made by in
competent physicians. Take Rosa
dalis for all Misunderstanding from inn
pure blood. 1t is endorsed by leading
professional men rs well as by emf
nent physicians and others. Try IL.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

LIGHT LITERATURE is always put
up in saffron colored enclosures, and
the report of the railroad sub-coin-
mittee is enclosed in pure saffron. The
only heavy thing in connection with
this evidence is the draft on the treas
ury for what was sworn to. There
must have been all sorts of swearing,
and a heap of it was of sucn
a nature as would not do for
the public eye to gaze upon. Mr..
Breeding's swearing was valued at
$40 as the vouchers show, while Col.
John Henry Browns swearing was
put down rs 5000. The manner in
WI ich they swore does not appear in
the book. 1t was unfit to be seen. and
by "A sleight of hand, as it were, it never
got on the copy hook. Col. John
Henry must have sworn like troop
er. His swearing was at least too
heavy for Il "yaller kivered" PAM
billet,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
SPECIAL TELEGRAMS
TYLER.
Especial to The Statesman

Especial to The Statesman
TYLER, Feb. 27.-Work on the
waterworks. which was abandoned
during the bad weather, has been re-
sumed and will be rapidly pushed I'M
til the system is completed.
A farmer named Thedfordt, living
near Tyler, had his leg broken to-
night by being thrown from his horse.
Marshal Hand, who was granted
leave of absence for ten days by our
council, left the city yesterday.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

with libeling the jury in the case of
the state VS.. Il. Z. Cowart for killing
Judge Thurmond, tried about a year
ago. by publishing that they were in
briated and singing burnt cork comic
songs while locked up for the purpose
of rendering a verdict, was called in
the county court this morning. A
postponement was asked and granted.
on account of the sickness of the
counsel for defense.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

LEWIS SWIFT, director of the War
ner observatory, at 7:30 has discover
ed the first comet Of the year, two and
one-half degrees north of Beta Pegasi.
1t is fine object in the telescope and
has a tail about half degree long.
1t has an easterly motion in right as
cension about twenty-five hours, fifty
minutes, declination north about
twenty-nine degrees. This first comet
of the year promises TO be conspicu-
Gus in the western sky.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
ONLY ResponsibIe GentIomen

Can obtain agencies to travel certain
parts of Texas, Louisiana. Arkansas
md Mississippi, to sell the Alaska
Crystal Combination Spectacles and
Patent Self-adlusting Spring Eye
Glasses, etc. For particulars apply
for the next ten days to Prof. Strass-
man, Austin, Texas, or hereafter to
address to Branch Landor Spectacle
and Eye Glass Company, Milwaukee.
Wisconsin. fe28-d6t-w1t
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

and towns to issue bonds and
to build public free school buildings
when such cities and towns have as.
sulned control of the public free
schools.
On motion of Mr.. Houston, the
senate adjourned till this morning at
ten o'clock.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
A mans wife should always be the

A mans wife should always be the
same, especially to her husband, but
if she is weak and nervous. and uses
Carriers Iron Pills. she cannot be, for
they make her feel like a different
person" at least so they all say, and
their husbands say so tool Carriers
Iron Pills equalize the circulation, re-
move nervousness and give strength
and rest. Try them. For sale by
Morley Bros.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
The death. at MempbIs. Of .Jobn r

The death, at Memphis, of John T.
Rutledgr, the wtll-known composer
If music, is announced. Like all
great composers, he died poor, not
withstanding his numberless songs
have been fortunes for others
Among the many of which he was the
author his well-knOwn ballad,
Dreamy Eyes that Haunt Me Still"
nad the largest sale of any song on
record, yet he disposed OF the copy
right for the mere pittance Of goo.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
C0RSICANA.

CoRsICANA, Feb. 27.-Arrange-
ments are being completed for the re-
ception and entertainment of Gen.
Gitzhugh Lee. who win deliver his
lectrre on Charlottesville here on or
about the eth, inst. in aid Of the
Southern historical society.
Our county commissioners have un-
der contemplation and are in CORES
pondence with parties for the erection
of ten or more iron bridges through
out the county.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
1CoMprRoLLER,s Orr1cE.
Died.

February 81, 1883, at Colorado
House, Austin, Texas, after long
and painful illness, A. d. Seely, late
of Lake View, Michigan.
Judge John B. Costa died at his res
idence in this city at IL o'clock Tues
day night
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

The papers are full of Foods medi-
cines, but there is no food" nonsense
about Carriers Liver Bitters. They
make you want all the food yon cs,ia
get. For sale by Morley Bros.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

THE British government has taken
an unheard of step in sending the
supposed Phmnix Park murderers to
trial without jury. The law of
civilization accords to the basest the
right to be tried 10y twelve impartial
men before life or liberty may be
taken, and this right is one which has
always been held most sacred by all
English people. One is compelled to
conclude that the severity in this case
is because of the fact that the offend
ers are Irish. Were they not, a
spirit of indignation would manifest
itself throughout the kingdom. In,
this the government sets an example
of Injustice, of lawlessness IN fact
which may come back with terrible
effects in the future.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
Keen che Gnms Healthr

If you want asweet mouth and brs ,atb
If the gums become spongy, thew
lose their power to hold the teeth
The use Of Sozodont Is invaluable be-
cause it removes the taBs n which
separates the teeth and gu1r
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
AFTERNOON .sEssIo

Ar 1bhNooN eESSlON'
Speaker Gibson and a quorum
present.
Mr.. Caven was excused for the
evening on account of sickness.
Mr.. Taylor introduced "a bill to re-
peal article 1852, revised statutes,
limiting to $3.50 the salary of the
chief clerk of comptroller's Office, the
chief and receiving clerk of the gen
eral land Office, the chief clerk in the
state department, and the chief clerk
in the treaSureT'S office. The bill.
which provides for the legislature fix
ing these salaries, was referred.
Substitute for house bills 5. 80, 416.
42l and 476, was considered, being an
act to reorganiZe the 4th, 18th, 18th,
31st and Both judicial districts, and to
fix the time of holding the courts
therein, and to change the time of
holding the district courts in the 7th
18th, 18th, 24th, 29th and 34th
districts, in the counties of Kaufman,
Sabine, San Augustine and Nacog-
docheS.
The purpose of the bill is to give
relief until the next general election
to the districts named, where Judges
are over-worked, the committee hay
ing prepared another bill to redistrict
the entire state into judicial districts,
to take effebt before the next general
election of all district judges in the
state.
Mr.. Hill offered an amendment
which was adopted. Several others
were offered, some of which were
adopted, all changing the district or
time of holding courts.
Mr.. Mckinney offered IN amend
ment, which was adopted, to strike
out the fourth and fifth districts from
the caption, and sections II, IL, Is and
IA, as to these districts. Some of
these sections embraced all affected
by Mr.. Hills amendment.
On motion of Mr.. Scott, section Z,
as to the twenty-foIrth district, was
struck out. The twelfth and thir-
teenth districts were also st uck out.
After other minor amendments
the question recurring on the
final passage of the bill. it was found
that there was no quorum voting;
and after a call of the house, before
the result of the call was stated
further than calling the names of the
absentees, the house, on motion OF
Mr.. Upton, adjourned till $3.50 q. IN.
Wednesday.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

Always avoid harsh purgative pills.
They first make you sick and then
leave you constipated. Carriers Little
Liver Pills regulate the bowels and
make you well. Dose. one pill. For
Sila by Morley Bros.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

TIE defense in the star route trial
are wasting time and argument in en-
deavoring to destroy the force of Rer-
dell's testimony by interpOsing tech
meal objections. All the most dam
aging facts he has disclosed either
have been or will be corroborated by
means of documents or through other
witnesses. The telegraphic CORES
pondence with Dorsey has been de
manded from the telegraph company,
and will, no doubt, be produced in
court to speak for itself. In making
these continual objections, based al
most entirely upon technical grounds,
the defense expose the weakness OF
their case.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

DoRNIAN b. EATON. the jealous ad-
vocate of civil service reform, has
been appointed chairman of the civil
service commission, and it is said that
to him is due almost wholly the COM
pilation of the Pendleton bill. The
other members of the commission are
j. NJ. Gregory, of Michigan, and Leroy
ID. Thoman, of Ohio. The former
has long been well known as an edu-
Gator and author.and has presided over
several institutions of learning; the
latter Is an active lawyer, who has
been repeatedly elected judge, and
was proposed for governor by the
Democrats at the last gubernatorial
election. He was selected y Senator
Pendleton, and is represented as a
strong man. OF course the best possi-
ble ought to he made out of the law
now that 1t goes into operation. 1t is
sadly defective. but after some trial
the next congress will be enabled to
amend it so as to greatly improve it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
Satisfactorv Fv,danea

J. W. Graham, wholesale druggist,
of this city, writes: have been
handling DR.. VIM. Halls Balsain for
the Lungs for the past year. and have
found 1t one Of the most saleable
medicines l have ever had in my
house for coughs, colds and even con-
sumption, always giving entire salts
Saction. Please send me another
grOSS,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

Smart Weed and Belladonna COM
bined with the other ingredients used
in the best porous plasters make Car
ter's s. w. and Il. Backache PIasters.
the best in the market. Price TWEEN
ty-five cents. For sale by Morley
lrna
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

THE house yesterday continued IN
pushing the good cause in behalf of
INDECENT Texas veterans. by passing
to engrossmenf, by an almost unanE
nous vote. the bill pelsionine them.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

THE COLEMAN VOICE hopes the
Chenoweth bill will "meet with the
fate it merits"-defeat. Unfortunately
for the success of the bill, it was made
so radical rs to drive from it many
who are ready to see railways
legislated upon-not injured. The
rapid development of our great
state is caused by the
of railways, and to
cripple and injure railway companies
at this time would be most unjust to
those sections of the state where
people are sadly in need of internal
improvements. Here in Austin we
might get along very we'll with
out another railway, but
there are scores of counties,
like Coleman. which is one of the best
in the state. where railways are sadly
needed, and where the people would
be willing to sign pledge to forever
endure the evils belonging to railways
to secure the blessings to be derived
from them. But Austin would be sad
place to-day without its railways.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

The allowance for "the payment of
rewards and for paying attorneys for
prosecuting offenders; for represent
ing the state in civil cases, and for
necessary expenses of suits" etc, is
reduced from $4,000 to $4,000.
The item of 5000 for repairs to the
governors mansion was struck out.
there being bill appropriating Sl500
for that purpose
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

The other items for the executive
department remain about as in last
years appropriations.
In state department the salary of
the chief clerk is reduced from $500
to $500, the salary being limited by
law to that figure.
The item for contingent expenses is
reduced from 500 to $50.
The salary of the expert and clerk of
the printing board was reduced to
$500, but motion was made to re-
consider. and is pending.
The item of S25, 900 for public print
ing is an increase of 5000 over last
year.
Mr.. Hill, chairman of judiciary
committee No. 2. reported:
Favorable house bill No. 1866.
amending article 795 penal code so as
administrators and guardians can be
punished as well for defrauding cred
itOrS as the heirs of estates.
Favorable senate bill No 152, max
ing it penalty for quarantined per-
sons to absent themselves without
leave; and also, making it a penalty
for quarantine officer to fail to dis
charge his duty, etc, and also making
it penalty TO evade the quarantine
law by persons coming from infected
districts.
Favorable senate bill No. 10, repeal.
ing Herman's common sense indict-
ment bill.
Three bills referred to other COM
mittees and four reported unfavora-
Die.
Mr.. Robertson reported. for COM
mittee on judicial districts, that the
committee reported two bills. one a
partial bill to redistrict several dis
tricts most requisite, and the other a
general bill for the state. He novel
that the first be made special order
for p. m. Carried.
On motion, the house adjourned till
3 p. IN.
| mote The general appropriation
! bill, rs reported ny the finance commit
tee, through Dir. Upton, chairman
| shows:
For year 1888 and 1884. g. 127 2G6 @:
For yeae 1854 and 1885. ..... ,b39 ,7l6 Al
rn.oI t. .,-o 70 o,,o no., N.
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luKs THAT are even worse.
he tendency Is for the representa-
Hives Of the state % become the crea-
lures Of lessees. and what occurs in
New York and Tennessee and other
states may just as well occur in
Texas There Is viciousness about
this system which is calculated to
make the best of men most depraved.
The state leases three thousand men,
stripped. as is accepted. If all rights.
sold to men As slaves, paid. for though
the sum paid be next to nothing, and
this private management necessarily
drifts into tyranny and then into In
tense cruelty; and even the taking OF
life rs a punishment for failure TO
perform the full duties of slavery is
no uncommon thing. The vicious
system Is unsuited to an enlightened
nRe. and the tendency is to abolish It
In all the states. Texas should
not wait for the example
10 BE- set by New York |
Or Tennessee. or any other state. The |
eighteenth legislature should move in |
this matter. and again give the state
folI control Of thi<<Pbor. Resump- |
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01
MIllth Legislature.
FOrtieth Days Proceedings.
SENATE. :

AUSTIN. Feb. q, 1888.
The senate met at the usual hour,
Lieut.. Gov. Martin presiding and q
quorum present.
Prayer was offered by the chaplain.
Rev. DR.. Suoot.
On motion of Mr.. Matlock, the
journal was not read.
Daily globe., 1883-05-13
Romantic Capture of a MugcJe. er.

milwaukee special Ith.
The trial Of Marvin M. Fenner, for the
murder of John L. Hessler, began to-day
before Judge Bennett. The motion for a.
change of venue, on account of the feel
ing against the accused, was denied and
for good reasons. When Sheriff Mccain
ley went to Adams county to subpoena wit
nesses, he was given to understand that if
the trial was postponed or a change of
venue granted determined men stood ready
to lynch Fenner.
There is romantic chapter in the case
After Fenner is alleged to have committed
the crime, he returned to Auburndale,
where he was visited by his betrothed, who
keeps the village school at Westfeld. She
had heard stories of his connection with
old farmer Hessler's death; she did not be-
lieve them, but wanted to hear a denial
from her lovers lips. When she saw him
he gave evasive answers, which convinced
her that all was not right. She returned
home, and Fenner, to make his peace, fol-
lowed hsr thither; but his opportunity had
passed. When he called at her home she
engaged him in conversation, and, by her
woman's arts, she held him until her un-
Gle secured the Sheriff, and the lover was
placed under arrest.
The murder was committed last January.
Hessler, well-to-do farmer of Westfeld,
Adams county, had for sale a span of
mules, which he agreed to sell to Fenner
for James Brown, as the purchaser gave
his name) for $400. Hessler left to deliv-
er them at Junction City, where the pur.
chaser CLAIMED to have logging-camp.
Hessler was never seen alive after that.
Fenner soon after sold the mules. Hessler
not returning home, suspicion of foul play
was excited, and men secured the woods
from January till April. Last month Hes
sler's remains were found. There was
bullet-hole in his head, and his skull was
crushed. Fenner was at once thought to
be the murderer, and he was captured as
already narrated. About the time of Fen
ner's arrest letter appeared in Milwau-
kee paper claiming to have been written
by the guilty party, and that Fenner was
innocent of the crime. The original COPY
was obtained and compared with the hand
writing of Fenner, and was similar to it.
Fenner has attempted to break Jail three
times.
Daily globe., 1883-05-13
The Queens Ne,c Private Chapel.
London Truth

A private chapel is being arranged at
Osborne. The Queen has so rarely at
tended Whippingham church of late years
that service at the palace has become the
rule, and as the temporary arrangements
which have hitherto been made caused
trouble and inconvenience, her Majesty
has decided to fit up chapel like that at
Windsor Castle, but on smaller scale.
There will be rows of sittings for the SER
wants and members of the household and
gallery or raised pew for the Queen and
royal family. A small organ will be placed
at the side, the chants and hymns being
s ing, as at Windsor, by a choir of the SER
wants.
Daily globe., 1883-05-13
Gold in E0,,Dt.
From a Letter to the London Times

From a Letter to the London Times.
For many years past it has been known
that large sums of gold are lying hid in
Egypt. 1t is calculated that about
e4O,OOO,0OO in bullion has from time to
time been imported into the country.
About e6,000,000 of this is in circulation
and it has recently transpired that during
the Vice royalty of Ismail Pasha, another
e6,000,0O0 was secretly transported to Con-
stantinople. This leaves e2S, 100000 un-
accounted for, and this sum must either
have been absorbed in the gold ornaments
of the country or must be hidden away.
Should good government bring peace and
security to Egypt, this or considerable
portion of this sum will return into circu-
lation and assist in the development of the
country.