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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04

Morey and his friends in Preble
county have great faith in "soap" to
raise the 500 majority promised.
Shove it in Mr.. Morey. There Will
be no trouble to find "takers" for it
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04

James G.. Blaine served as a dele
gate from Maine in the Know-N Moth
ing Convention, held in Philadelphia
in 1856, and it was in his Know
Nothing sheet he published during
the daysofNed Buntlingism, that he
advocated that no foreigner ought to
be allowed to vote until he was here
81 years.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04

Who ever thought that the New
York Sun would run down SO low as
to earnestly support Beast Butler for
the Presidency
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04

It is intended that the ssbarrel'' is
to be rolled through this county for
Mr.. Morey. Remember Shnltz!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04
RHEA County NEWS.

The only colored candidate for any
Office in Rhea County was Richard
Cleage for School Commissioner i'm
the Second District. The Republican
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04
B1A1NE's LETTERS AS A PLArroRM.

Cincinnati Commercial June 8, 1876.
As 10 the platform to be adopted by
the Cincinnati Convention the Chica-
go TRIBUNE cruelty says that fBlaine
is nominated the Convention might
as well adopt his letters as the plat
form.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04

II maria Halpin' don't save the
Republican party in Ohio, it is a
conner. She is its only salvation.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04
On THE MAKE.


Cincinnati Commercial, June 6, 1876.
The people ofthe United States may
be somewhat demoralized, but they
are not SO far gone that it can be pre-
sumed they will elect Blaine Presi-
dent, a mar who has been on the make
in the securities of subsidized rail-
roads.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04

The people of Buffalo gave a grand
refutation to the ISLANDERS against
Grover Cleveland when they elected
him Mayor of their city! The PEG.
pie of the Empire State gave a grand
rebuke to his slanderers when they
elected him Governor of the State
by 10000 majority! Neither as
Mayor or Governor has Grover
Cleveland disappointed the expecta-
ton of his constituents in giving
them an honest administration
Neither as President of the United
States will he disappoint the people
in giving them IN honest admins.
tration. The 1872, 900 majority for
Governor of New York, is satisfac.
tory refutation enough of all ISLANDERS
against Grover Cleveland, for all
Democrats and voters who want an
honest administration for the benefit
of the nation.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04
What the Cincinnati CONNER
cfal til fought of Blaine i'm 1876.

Below we quote extracts from the
Cincinnati Commercial in 1867. It's
tone is quite different now from what
it was then, although it is still edited
by NJ. Halstead:
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04
The Negro in the South.

The following clippings from
southern Republican journals shows
how the negro is "bull- dozed" in the
the South, and which party does it:
M XvILLE TRIBUNE.
White Republicans, will not vote
for a colored Republican. That has
been tested in Knoxville loo often.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04

What has become of Blaine's Sian
der suit?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04
Strayed or Stolen !

NROM THE PASTURE FIELD of
IL Herman Wiger, 2 miles north of
Dayton pike, on the county line, on
Monday night, August 25th, 1884, a
Brown Mare, about 151a hands high,
II years old, a little sore in front feet.
A liberal reward will be paid by the
loser for the return of the animal OF
information of her whereabouts. =
HERMAN WIGER,
West Alexandria, Preble Co., O.
sep4-2
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04
Notice Of Appointment.

Estate of Elizabeth Coz, Deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that the I'M
~ dersigned has been duly appoint
ed and qualified as Executor of the es-
tate of Elizabeth Cox, late of Preble
Co., o., deceased.
JAMES STAMBACK.
aug21-3
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04

There was nc "boss" in directing
the Washington township delegates
to divide between Jones and Paul,
lest it might seem a ssset up" job for
Jones. We are not very sensible"
but why did Mr.. Gould try to choke
off Mr.. Hawes?1Register.
Mr. Gould made no effort to "choke
off" Mr.. Halves or any other candi-
date before the convention. While
he said Mr.. Halves had a perfect
right to be a candidate, he also said
he did not think Mr.. HAYES would
be a proper candidate for the party
the reasons of which should have
been very obvious to any reasonable
Democrat. Ii there was any '.boss'
directing the Washington township
delegates name him, and w viii
assist you in bringing him to thu
front. We Ire against rings o.
bosses in the Democratic party, a:
well as the Republican party.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04
state Ticket.
Secretary ef State.

Secretary ef State.
JAMES w. NEWMAN, of Scioto.
Judge of the Supreme Court,
CHARLES d. MARTIN, of Fairfield.
Member Board of Public Works,
JOHN II. BENFER, of ,ruscarawas.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04
Efectors-at-Larg

GEN. A..V.RICE, OF Ottawa,
GEN. r. E. POWELL, of Delaware
For Elector-Third District,
l.. G. GOULD, of Preble.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04
For Congress,


JAMES E. CAMPBELL, of Butler:
COUNTY, TICKET.
For Probate Judge, /
.@s-
For Clerk of Court,
aos FRANK SwISHER.
For Sheriff,
w. F. JONES.
For Prosecuting Attorney,
= For. Commissioner,
, JAMES HECKATHORN.
For Infrmary Director, +
- JONATHAN SWITZER.
For Surveyor,
I
s. For Coroner,
ss-e4 DR.. w. B. crosse.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04

JAMES E. CAMPBELL, of Butler:
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04

DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For President,
GROVER CLEVELAND,
of New York.
For Vice President,
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS,
of Indiana. 4
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-18
Elaine bellows snnd Backs Out.

INDIANAPOLIS, De-. 16.James G.
Blaine this morning dismissed the libel
suit against the Sentinel IL the United
States court. The principal ground was
that ha could not get justice in Indiana.
1t was set for trial on the 23d inst.
BLAINE'S LETT, r..
The following is Blaiue's letter to his
attorneys instructing them to dismiss
Washington, D. c., Dec. 10, lSsi.--To Messrs.
Harrison, Miller 4 Elam, Counsellors at
GENTLEMrN - When 1 requested
YOU, in August last,to bring suit against
the publishers of the indianapolis SEN
tenal for linel, / did so in the belief that
the wrong dons me by that paper being
entirely of q personal and do.
lnestic character, could be fairly tried
without undue Influence from political
considerations. conless
II WAS PROFoUNDLY AMAZED
to find the matter taken up and noel
produced, with AL possible eYaggeration
in every Democratic paper in
Indiana. Except from three members
of the Democratic party of that state, l
have never heard that a word of dissent
or disapproval was spoken, while the
great mass of Democratic speakers re-
peated the libel from every stump in
Indiana with V'tuperatlVe rancOr, Win
gibe and ribald jest. II was thus made,
so far as auy matter Of the kind can be
made, an issue in an exciting political
campaign, and the Democrats of the
state were thoroughly poisoned in their
minds in regard to question to
be decided at law. Under such
conditions it is simply impossible that
I can have fair trial, or that can oN-
pert apy other result than that which
informally attends political libel suit
growing out of an exciting campaign in
this country. Ii were unfair enough
! o desire Jury composed of my own
partjsans could not have it. A prop
erly constituted jury in Indiana would
be coniposed of members of both
political parties, in about equal
When visited
Indiana in October, l was repeatedly
advise d that six Democrats could not be
found i'm that state who, i'll u political
suit. would give verdict against their
leading party organ. This did not nee
rssarily convey an imputation upon
their personal integrity as citizens, but
simply that tho a
sBIExDINGoF PARTY PREJUDICE
world utterly rreyent AN iinpart lal COP
the evidence submitted. /
~ perfectly able to fight tho Sentinel
&per in an Indiana court, but
I wonld stand no chance. whatever,
against consolidation Of the venom OF
the Democratic party of the state. win
these surroundings and with this pros
pect. IL is idle for me 10 SO through the
u ouble and annoyance or ti'ai. Inc
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-18
AT ABILENE.
Grand Masquerade Baii-Cattie ship
ments.

Grand Masquerade Nun-Shttio ohip-
ments.
ABILENE, Dee, l6.-lSpcclal, The So
ciety and business young men OF the
city gave grand masquerade ball at
the new court house last night. The
ball was extensively advertised In ad-
vance, and long before the time ap-
puin, ed for y Q commencement OF the
festivities, the spacious courtroom
on the second door WAS crowded with n
gay assembly of old and young mon and
ladies dressed In he g, slumrs of every
nationality under the sun, and IN innu-
mernhie other slrikingly peculiar ways,
Among the figures that attracted the
most attention aud mcrrimcnt were the
rollirking jack tars, The higb
ana Low Dutch courlirr-, the Quakers
aud QLAkeresscs and the guuuilS
dressed French army officers. Music
MAS specially imported tram Dallas aud
dancing aud general merrmont was
continued until lar INTO the night be-
fore the happy participants could b"
porsuaded TO Il part. n" drinking w"S
allowed an i'thr affair was ono ot the
most orderly aud enjoyable events that
ever occurred ia Abilene. Among those
present were many ui The most wealthy
ana IultlNattu lhli'S ilih E'NNlN''''h w
wet Texas. \ ldrge number oi recent
arrivals lrOm the north
we're also present and appeared to
greatly enjoy themselves. Among the
latter were The accomplished daughter
nf Major AXtell,of Columbus, Ohio, who,
win tneir father, nave come 10 pcrnia-
uent live in Abilene, Many oi the
costumes worn were ordered IN the
large cities, aud the ball would equal in
every particular similar entertain
msnt ia ST. Louis or Chicag'. IL l. the
event OF the season IN A"ilene aud VIII
he long and PLEASANTLY remembered by
those who were pr, sent. IT, was ut
ting celebration Of the completion 'f The
magnificent new SOL 0G0 courthouse.
The following figures, showing me eN-
tent of the live stock business OF Abilene
from June 10 December l., was handed
10 the HERALD correspondent ny Mr..
kenrney, the general agent of The Texas
n Pacific railroad mt this point: Cattle
shipped, 1926 head, 500 cars; horses, ~
cars, ,662 mead ;sheep, H2 ears, 2},SW head,
making u total of l,OjI cars aud 42,2hl
mead. This is an enormous amount oi
business Tor the size of the city, ana
shows "a wonderful increase over the
business of last year. Mr.. kearney
states that not more than halt the
amount of Shipping vas done IN the
same space o! time In lSo3' ana ne IL en-
| thusiastic in the belaf OF Abilene
future importance ~ ii sh'ppinS point
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-18

Ell PAso, Dec. l6.-[Special.l .l-Silve'
ore Weighing 3,067 Kilograms and val
ued at $4,000 has arrived from Aqua
Calientes, Mexico, in charge of Wells
Fargo y Co.'S. express, destined for tb'
New Orleans eXpositi ~.
The question of issuing bonds fo'
sewerage was voted down by 7S IN favo
to 81 against the proposition. rms wa
the lightest vote ever poiled here, an
in November last the vote was. owe
1000, showing the people took no inter
est in the question:.
An incipient fire in the Central hote
was suppressed by the prompt action o
our fire company.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-18

BALrIMoRr, Dec, ID -rhe young bust
ness mems Cleveland and Hendricks
association Tonight celebrated the eiec'
lion of Cleveland aud Hendricks
Speeches were made by Speaker Carlisle
senator Vasce ana Representatives
Tucker, Ellis, Rosoncrans aud Town
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-18
..,,.n uoror.,n Far e0rndis,

The Enpiishman, an influential jour
nal published in Calcuita, in an arti cl
relating 10 the award of premiums
the International Exhibition. to exbft
itors. makes the following reference I
the gold medal awarded st. Jacobs on
"St. Jsbohs Oil, which Is known as IN
Great German Remedy for pain, afe
crucial tests. has been raised to the dc
gree of gold medal"
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-18

Plush Stands, with two Cologne Bottles
and Glass Powder Box, at $50, worth
a. rs. Larger size Mt , 90. worth 50.
Uaodsoyne Plush Case', satin lined, con-
tanning two large Cologne Bottles. at co.
worth 81 30. High push Case, satin iin-
Ing. containing two very large Cologne
Bottles and Powder Box, Mt 3 80, worth
Sia so.
Leatherette Cases, satin lined containing
two small Cologne Bottles. mt 10'worth
~ 90.
Odor stands from soc. upwards. worth
double. Fancy Ink stand- at very lo"
prices. Gents Gun and Collar Sets Mt half
value.
Ladies' Plush and Leatherstto Work.
noxcs, satin lined, fitted with Ivory ana
steel working Materials, at 10, to Soi
each worthA 90 to S1S
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-18

lowing IS tne VoIe ior Stabc oiho"'' &c
shown hy the returns in the Office OF
secretary of state:
FOR COMPTROLLER.
Swain .......... q ,lO' Miner ......... ol,i0.
TREASURER.
Lubbock go, ,,4S Johnson ....... 1881
PUBLIC INsrRUCTloN.
Baker ......... 23s,il0 Kinney. 57,42l
ATToRNEY-GENERAL.
T,mp,eton 237.473 Groa' house, 57,S4S
LAND COMMISSIONER.
Walsh. .......... .23d,9lH Evans ........, 57,47t
The vote for governor and lieutenant-
governor will be counted 10y the legisla-
ture.
Tue comptroller to-day requested the
attorney general to bring suit against
against the following defaulting tax
collectors:
w. b. Gorman,. Kimble county, for
$5,2Ol.
William King, Jack county, for S3,lOS.
d. X. Breozeole, Orange county, for
S3,073.
j. +. Farmorolt, Ruunells countyyfor
$2,0Sl.
II. w. Merrill, Mensrd county, for
S2,5j1
Thomas Gilbert, San Augustine ooun-
tv, for III $50.
NJ. Most, Nacogdoches county, for
1860.
David Gonzales, Webb county, for
81, $40.
w. B. Foster, Medina county, for
1852. o,o
j. r. Ingram, Bay!or county, for $lO,-
232.
Each of the above was given until the
9th of this month to settle. and it fall-
ure is made n vigorous prosecution VIII
be instituted at once.
For several months the ranger force
has had 1870 meh actively engaged ~ the
field, and The approximation has suHrreu
in consequence. To prevent def.
iency, the adiutant-generai has Ordered
all companies to DO reduced to htteen
men each.
The committee on laying the captol
cornerstone met this evening. and APP
pointed the following committees on IN.
viiation:
Nlilltary-Gen. King, chairman. i.
Cilizens--Ifon John II. Robertson, OF
Austin, chairman.
Mexican War Veterans--Hon. John
Dorm, of Austin, ch ,lrnIan.
Texas Veterans-Hon. T. II. Brewster,
of Austin, chairman. :,
Schools and College ges-HCn. Il. L. Tull-
man, of Austin, chairman.
Printers-Wili Lambert, OF Austin,
chairman.
Lsbor Organizations--A. Deifenburgh,
of Austin, chairman.
The grand lodge of Masons and
Knights Templar will convene IN Aus
Tin oI March 2. The orator of the day
is vet 10 be selected.
Certificates of election have been Tor
war dad by the secretary OF state TO con-
gressmen and dis rIct officers elect.
: Wampler, implicated in the Pierce
land frauds, avows his intention OF
bringing suit against the state. for
slUO 600 danages for false imprison-
meut,
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-18

A Leatherctte Case, satin lined, contain
Ing Ce,luioid Comb and Ambuioid Brush
at 81 ~. worth 81 rs. Same style ofcase,
with Mirror, mt Sc 10, worth 81.
AFipe siIk Plush Case, lined with sati' i.
containing Comb, Brush and Mirror. ut
rs, worth 50 70. A finer quality and
larger size, of same style, mt 80, wortl'
$3.50,
Fine Plush and Lincustra Toilet Cases
trimmed with Comb, Hair Brush, Nail
Brush. Tooth Brush and Sail Scissors, at
10 90 and Si2 ,worti, 13 H0nnd SIG Band
somer styles stiii, with more and hne'
trimmings, Mt 10 so, IS 90, 1000 and
S.2 80, worth rrosn 20 90 to %35.
Gents Shaving Cases from 500 TO SO
worth 4 30 10 SIS. Fancy Cushions and
Covered Toilet Bottlcs equally low.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-18

II cures fever and ague. This will
glad nows for the thousands of sufferer
from these distressing maladies, opel
ating with greater certainty than qu
nine. Mishler's Herb Bitters does ne
leave heeind any of the unpleasant an'
even dangerous consequences which fr
quentlv follow the use of that long cor
sider specific for disease OF the ma
larial orier. Dr. w. II. Frank, of Ches
terville, Mo-, used it with great succes
in the case OF patient who was though
to be beyond cure.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-18

aud | am willing IA leave my written
statement and answers under oath a. the
Judgment NJ the puhlic. ! dn not choose
H. nave tho ease Indirectly concluded
bv a t.rhnieality ar suffered IN die ~
silence. prefer in n'ak" lhl- frank anh
omen statement of the reason which in
duced mo Ia believe the prosecution ~
the ease would he utterly Ruthless,
NUy respectfully,
tSigned,l JAAIts g. bLAINE.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-18

questions propounded hy The hin e dis
cuvery have already been substantially
aud
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-18
"a yGER BROS.
win Make This Christmas Time Memorable to
>P(JRCHAERSOF HOuDY GOODS

BY Holiday Goods anything that is suitable as
Christmas or New Years Present Nearly everything in Our MANI
moth stock adapted to this purpose and nearly everything Is
being sold at prices that are ridculOusly low
FL HIS FL A r. H TH II RIO HIS:
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-18

Ladies' approve Of your smoking "Idt-
tie Joker" n
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-18
i've and that the machinery was NOV

/ lHHf
CoNuR RATuLArtogs AND nrdHLTs.
CunimissioneT-Ge General MOrehcad re-
oeiyud large number Of letters
aud kilograms from governors or states
and mayors OF cities, who were
unable a. ho present here to-day, but
who sent their congratulations and re-
grots, among them was the following
PROM 0ov, CLkvELANp'
al regret that ! shall not be able Ia
Witness at Washington the movement
" which shall inauguraio NJ New Orleans
- demonstrH ion Of the greatness Of our
country, which devoutly hope will H.
iustrate and confirm cordial, frat rnal
en- iment among all the people OF our
land"
From Gov. Robinson, of Massaohu-
sets: 81 congratulate the board of man
age. upon the opening of the Worlds
Exposition ri New Orleans and antici-
pate mast excellent results from the
undertaking"
From GOV. Cameron, OF Virginia;
Accept my. thanks, for your
kind invitation and my re-
grets that public business will
prevent my presence at the ceremonies
tomorrow. | send my heartiest con
gratulations aud the best wishes of NY
sell and the people OF virginia for ihe
complete andtriumphant success of the
Exposition"
From Gov. Pattison, of Pennsylvar Ia:
al regret that official engage
ments here will prevent my
presence at tho open ng of the
New Orleans Exposition by the presi-
dent to-day. | heartily appreciate the
importance Of the occasion and
desire to express my earnest hope,
In tho name of the people of Pennsyl'
vauin. that the great Worlds Exposition
on the southern soil of the United
States may bring the nations of
earth into closer brother
hood, promote the universal
eXpunsion OF American genius
aud industry, and ad on 20 its fulincss
the time for our commercial, agricultu-
raj, manufacturing, literary aud moral
success
From Gov. McLain, of Maryland: 81
regret very much that an engagement
already formed at this point, which car
not bedcierrcd, prevents my acceptance
of your invitation. am delighted that
the president is 10 oiliriate in this open
ing. sincerely hcpe complete success
win attend the enterprise from its open
iMg u morrow 10 its close, whenever
that may occur"
Dispatches OF a similar character were
received from the mayors Of Boston,
New York, Baltimore and other cities.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-18
Affairs At Austin.

AUSTIN, Dec. l6.-(s. .ecial.l-The fol-
lowing is the vote for state officers as
shown by the returns in the Office OF
secretary of state:
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-30
THE WABASH TROUBLES.
Receivers Humphreys aud Tut Take
ChargeA Strike on the Road.

ST.. LOUIS, May GA meeting held
this morning at the Wabash railroad
office was attended by Thos. T.. Tut
of ST. Louis and Scion Humphreys of
New York, receivers. and Gen. Wager
Swayne and Wells ii. Blodgett of the
law department, and Vice President
Hoxie, at which formal transfer of
the Wabash road was made to the
receivers. The office of general agent
and secretary of receivers was created,
and Jas. f. How, present secretary,
was appointed to the position. while
ID. IL. 5. Smith, present treasurer, was
made receivers treasurer, and for the
present it was determined to retain al
officers and officials of the road,
but the receivers announced their
intention to exercise rigid economy.
They will cut oil as soon as practicable
all non-interest paying lines, lop of all
unnecessary expense in the way oi
salaries. labor. etc. The total bonded
debt of the Wabash is about $50, goo 900.
ID. b. Howard was appointed audi
tor for the receivers and Col. Wells III
Blodgett, general solicitor of the
Western division, has been appointed
attorney and solicitor for the receivers.
Instructions have been issued to all
agents to close their accounts with the
receivers, commencing with the bust
ness of 10Th of May
An official circular announcing
the appointment of receivers contains
paragraph notifying all employees
that the orders of the court provide
for and fully secure the paymen,
of all outstanding Indebtedness
for labor and supplies ant
stating that any legal action
or expense incurred by holders of sucf
claims will he ssperiluous. The United
States court has granted the receivers
authority to pay the interest to thu
amount of $l7 800. due the first of Jun'
Oh first mortgage bonds, Hannibal ant
| Naples division.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-30
THE STATE CAPITAL.
Bids for Lease and Purchase Of School
Lands Before the Board.
Opinion of the Attorney General on the
Taxing Power of Cities,

AUSTIN, May GA mass-meeting
has been called for everybody, ire
spective of color, etc, Saturday night
here to choose candidate for mayor
in place of w. A, Saylor, just resigned.
Secretary Lawrence of the land
board recalls the reception of bids to
purchase and lease school and nni-
versity lands principally from actual
settlers il Bexar, Bsndera, Dimmit,
Crockett, Duval, Frio, Callahan, I'll
Paso, Eastland, kcarnes, Jack, Pre-
sidio, Stephens aud NNilbarger coun-
ties. The bids range In amounts from
81 as high as $40, and five cents per
acre To purchase and fiom eight TO fifty
cents per acre to lease. These bids
will be acted on at the June meeting.
Atty.-Gen. Templeton tot day advised
the comptroller that as many cities
thought the amendment to section
number nine, to article eight of the
constitution authorized them to levy n
separate tax of twenty-five cents each
for the payment of hack debts for pub.
lie buildings and for sewers, etc., but
they find out 1t meant only twenty.
five cents was the maximum for all tn,
above purposes unless the city had 4
population of over ten Thousand.
Bastrop county to-day paid her bond
interest and redeemed $500 OF thos,
held for the school fund.
The German Evangelical Lutheran
st. Martins church OF Austin filed ,
charter to-day.