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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

won that prestage which success is
sure To acquire. He now fights
against the claims of an effete mon
arch and his deputies and supporters,
and arising against these he may, at
any time, raise the banner of Islem
and the Mohammedan world will lie
at his command. Already the rebel-
lion in the Soudan has paralyzed the
Egyptian authorities, and has demon
strated the impotency of the sui
tan, while England appears to
be unwilling to engage in a contest
with never dying horde, every men,
Der of which is ready to engage in
religious war, into which Ell Mahdi
may convert the contest whenever he
so pleases. From mere local upris-
ing his cause has grown, in a few
short months, to huge proportions
The defeat of Hicks Pasha and the
annihilation of his army has been ac-
cepted by Mohamadans as evidence of
the favor in which the zone
God" holds Ell Mahdi, and
were Gordon to dare advance
against him the power and authority
of the sultan would wither before the
False Prophets sword like delicate
vegetation in the embrace of the
burning Sirocco. While the sultan
claims to cling to orthodox Islamism,
his alliance with England is accepted
by Moslems as antagonistic to the
faith, and it is said Ell Mahdi's mis-
operating along the Medi-
terranean and in Asia and
even beyond the Bosphorus, haYe pre-
pared the way for an alliance, if nee
essary, throughout all Mohammedan
countries. Be this as it may, the
world begins to look with interest at
the Nubian conqueror. 1t is said of
him that he has all the munitions of
war he needs, and can command 9TH
ers according to his future wants.
The presence of Gen. Gordon, an un-
believer, in the interest of the
Sublime Porte and what is held
to be orthodox Islamism, can,
under such circumstances, have
but little effect in establishing peace
Probably the greatest religious war
the world has ever known is brewing.
When will the millennium begin?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

ROBERT G. INGERsoLL's father was
minister of the last generation, and
for aTng time pastor of the Congre-
gationl Church at Madison, Ohio,
ana at atAshtabula, the place of the
memCsble railroad disaster. He was
successful as a revivalist, and finally
gaveup the settled pastorate in order
to spend his time in evangelistic
work He was capable of arousing
the emotion to high pitch of ecstatic
enthusiasm. This description is by a
man Who sat under his ministry, and
who also tells how little Bob nsed tc
engage his father in long disputations
bringing up the familiar skeptica
puzzles Of the whale, the frogs ant
The sun standing still.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

THE Washington Critic says: "Some
excitement is caused in army circles
by a report that Maj. Wasson, now
serving term in the penitentiary on
a court martial sentence, will be re-
leased and restored to rank and duty
on account of an irregularity in his
trial consisting of vote, in which it
was voted to suspend, and a second
vote in which it wasedecided to dis
charge and fhPrison -. The first
decision, it is claimed, was as f};si fi9 al as as
jury verdict, and its alteration after
once being recorded is said to restore
Maj. Wasson to his rank by nullify-
ing the whole proceedings against
him." If such be the facts in the
cause, certainly the second trial was
for the same offense as the first. In
the interest of decency and honesty,
let him hand in his resignation from
the army.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14
THE Houston Age says: "THE Aus

The Houston Age says: "THE Aus
TIN STATESMAN says Speaker Gibson
regards the appropriation of $4,000 to
the New Orleans fair the crowning
work of the extra session. Maybe
Mr.. Gibson is correct, but, if the Age
is not badly mistaken, the governor
who approved that appropriation and
every legislator who voted for it will
regret" THE STATESMAN simply told
what the speaker said in his fare
well address, and it might have
been best had he not said it. The
speaker said it was the crowning
act;" and THE STATESMAN said any
heavier crown would have smashed
the pillar upon which it rested
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

MANY newspapers expend thou
sands of dollars each day for the COL
lection of the news, and copyright
law is proposed that will protect them
in their right of property for period
of twenty, four hours after it is print
ed. The newspapers in the Associated
Press expend hundreds of thousands
of dollars per annum in the collection
and transmission of news, and this
news is notoriously stolen from them
in the larger cities, entailing loss and
annoyance. A periodical may copy
right any or all of its articles, and the
government will give an inventor a
patent on an insignificant article, but
a newspaper, printing news that costs
a thousand dollars day, mas no pro-
lection against news thievery. The
proposed act of congress will benefit
honest newspapers, and will harm
none but the dishonest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

greatest statesmen. Sam Houston
a Id Thomas J. RuSk. They were
amorg INV M st intimate personal
friends IN tie United States Sena.e.
They were gIelt men worthy to be
the founders of a great state.
heard So much from them of your re-
sources aud great future that ] awe
long desired to come and see it. Thew
and the brave mea who followed thcu
gave to you and your associate an
empire containing, ] believe, more
good land with IL better climate tnat
any other single empire in the modern
world. From what ! have seen and
know of your people, L have no doubt
of your continued happiness, prosper
so if YOU follow the examples of those
great men whose patriotism and abii-
ity gave your state to the Union.
When I left home intended to make
an extended tour though it, but after
coming here slight indisposi-
ton consumed the time would
gladly have spent with you.
Let me say in conclusion, that l hope
one ofIthe first acts,of Congress will be
TO open this harbor of your chief
seaport to the commerce of the wcild
by liberal appropriation to deepen
the channel. | can now only thank
you fer your llattery invitation and
remain very respectfully
Yours truly
SIMON CAMERON,
CAPT j. 0GLF.
The newly appointed postmaster
was formerly resident of Galveston
and held an important position in the
city railway. lie has = stock ranch
near our city.
Several cases of measles are repor-
ted in town.
The weather is still unsettled.
Upon the completion of the street
railway and Lampasas ice factory, the
proprietors, MeSsrs. Snodgrass and
Jackson, gave a grand banquet at the
Exchange hotel. The street cars were
rendered free to all and were gaily IL
lIlmined with chinese lanterns and
decorated with bunting, while brass
band diScourSed fine music. The tables
were elegantly decorated and bounti-
fully supplied with tempting delica-
cieS. Wine and champagne flowed
freely, after which those so inclined
W lied away the remnant of t1'iday in
the merry dance. Fully five hundred
persons enjoyed the occasion. Several
visitors from other cities were pres
ent. among whom was L. +. Maddox,
president of the Fcrt Worth ice COM
paDy.
The enterprising young business
men of our city have organized a
real estate and building association
recently and have now applied for
charter. Several thousand dollars
have been subscribed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

THE enormous immigration of the
past few years has put new face on
the labor question. Up to this time
skilled labor in this country has not
suffered much from over-supply. High
tariffs have sent out the competition
OF foreign industry. and trade unions
have been able to regulate prices and
hours pretty much to the laborer's
wishes. But now a along-threatened con-
dition seems to be close upon us. The
labor of Europe, both skilled and un-
skilled, has been pouring in upon the
country till its competition is felt in
all mechanical pursuits as well as in
agriculture. Hence. an agitation has
begun, having for its object the regu-
lation of the supply of foreign labor.
How far this movement will extend
no man can predict. Its force was seen
when exerted against the Chinese, and
now the same line of argument is
heard in favor of extending the ex-
elusive policy so as to include con-
tract and degraded foreign labor in
general.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

THERE is considerable feverishness
in Wall street, but the bulls seem to
be confident that rise is assured.
The only question is, whether the out
side public are really buying, or
whether the transactions are merely
amongst the stock room operators.
The public have been Yictimized so Of
ten that they do not bite very readily,
but it would seem that prices have
got down to a point now where eau
tious men think it safe to invest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

VARIOUS causes are assigned for
the determination of the New Eng
land cotton mills to shut down to half
time. One is the general depression
in the trade of the country. Another
is that the fall in wheat has brought
down the prices of cottou goods, And
still another is that the cheap labor in
the Southern mills forces reduction
in the wages in Northern mills of from
10 to 10 per cent. 1t is probably all of
these causes combined, and the final
result will be that cotton will be
mainly manufactured in the states
where it is grown, still movement in
fvor of mills at Austin does not
hpin-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

Mr.. SECRETARY CHANDLER has
put himself squarely in the way of
the civil service law. He has taken
the commission by the beard, and the
issue is Joined. Either Mr.. Chandler
must take the back track or the COM
missioners must, in the language Of
the ring, give him fall. He has put
a chip on his shoulder by refusing to
appoint either of the four persons GER
titled to him to fill a vacancy. He
alleges that they are all incompetent
to take the place and the commission
alleges that they are. Who is to de-
cide2
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

A CORNER in tea is the newest thing
on the commercial boards. A few
days ago it was discovered that large
quantities of tea had been purchased
IN New York for holding for better
price, and investigation revealed the
fact that the tea crop of last year was
an Unusually short one; Last year we
received $4,000 chests of a certain kind
of black tea, and this year we will re-
ceive only 40.O00; of green tea We re-
ceived last year 100000 pounds, but
this year we will receive only 12,0O0,-
900 pounds, and there will be a similar
falling off in our receipts of Japan
tea. The spectators have been the
first to find out these facts, and they
are taking advantage of it by buying
up all the stock they can lay their
hands upon, and holding them out of
the market till they force sharp adj
vance in price. Tea-drinkers will not
consent to go without their accus-
toned supply of the beverage because
OF the few cents per pound increase in
price, and the speculative scheme will,
OF course, be success.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

No BUREAU of the government ex-
ceeds in Importance the United States
patent Office. From the start it has
been self-sustaining. and now has an
nnexpended balance to its credit of
about $2,5O0,0O0. This money is the
result of fees paid by inventors to Sc
cure the patents which protect their
inventions. The business of the pat
ent Office has increased with each year
of its existence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

A NEW religious sect in Boston
holds that disease is caused by the alb
sence of God from the body, and that
it can be cured by the passage of the
divine affiuence from the well to the
sick as they sit with their spines in
contact. 1t is said to number among
its votaries people of influence and
prominence, and some whose names
are as familiar as household words.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14
KYLE.
Especial tt The Statesman. /

iopcCldl 10 1Ht SLdttSiNdu.l
KYLE, Feb. 11.-This has Teen a
grand day for the Baptists in Kyle
Notwithstanding the inclement
weather. The Morrell memorial was
a grand success yesterday all day, and
at night tie halls o. the seminary
were crowded, and the interest was
enthusiastic. A memorial association
was organized with nearly one hun
dred members. This association has
pledged unceasing efforts until hall
shall be erected for the Kyle seminary,
to the memory of old Father Morrell.
The Baptists all look happy to-day,
and the community, regardless of de-
nominational differences, share their
joy.
The hardest rain for long time fell
here this evening.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

THE Democratic party will be
forced to take up the grazing question
and enforce wise legislation in behalf
of free education. By the wisdom of
the fathers, advalorem taxation for
free school purposes, in the years to
come, was provided against. If the
Democratic party does not see such
purpose carried into effect, the people
will see that the Democratic party is
carried out of effect.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

The Washington correspondent of
the Boston Herald, an acute observer,
says John Logan's presidential boom
Is of greater dimensions than it is
generally credited with, and that he
Is Blaine'e political residuarY legatee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

IT is suggested that Alaska be made
a penal colony. That is TO say, this
government is asked to go into the
Botany Bay and Siberia business. The
spirit OF our government is against
colonizing cor.victs. Here every COM
munity is expected to take care of it's
own criminals.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

GEN. BEAUREGARD's book, recently
published, is said to contain severe
structures on the Confederate admin
1strasion. If so, they are quite just.
Ex- PRESIDENT Davis will, no doubt,
reply to them, as he has always done.
under such circumstances
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

WHAT wise dispensation it is that
,Moslem women are forbidden to enter
mosques when men are engaged in re-
ligious devotions; also that all costly
and sumptuous apparal shall be laid
aside when worshiping. Male Mos
lens, therefore, do not attend places
of worship to see women in their gay
est costumes, nor is the religion of
Moslem women knocked out of them
in spirit of jealousy at what they
see upon each other.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

A PROPOSITION has been made to
transfer the New York Stock Ex-
change from Wall street to Union
Square. The present quarters are too
cramped for the increasing member
ship, and new building must be put
I'D somewhere
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

freight from that point and has no in
terruption to Pittsburg. 1T I p m.
the water was siXty-siX feet eleven
inches. II e water worKs office re-
ports one engine still working and
will continue t. neo ii the fires are
put out, which will be when the stage
OF water r.ns-s four inches more.
Consumption will he stopfel to-mor-
row exc, pt for domestic purposes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

THE Nashville World says: Dele
ware and Vermont are the only states
in the American Union that have not
changed their senators in ten years.
1t is also worthy of note that, al
though they are small states, their
senators are leaders in both parties.
Edmunds and Morrill,, of Vermont,
are among the most influential of Re-
publican leaders, and Bayard and Sal
isbury among the Democrats, are men
of power. The moral of this is, a
state had better keep trained men on
duty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

THE younger congressman have
formed combination to force what
they term better treatment from their
elder brethren. The easiest and best
way to do that is to show that they
are worthy Of the consideration
sought.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

SOME Of the papers are trying to
scare the governor from his decision
as to who should be the commissioner
to New Orleans.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

A NOTABLE gathering will take
place IN New Orleans on the Goth of
this mo1th, when the representatives
10 th9 Central American trade con-
VentiCn will meet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14
The Last Devil.

Old Rutabaga johnson has become
so disgusted with the extravaganza
and fraud and dishonesty generally of
the present administration that he
has resigned and gone home heart
broken. He was about the only
patriot among them. What bless
ing it would be to the state of Texas
if the last devil of them would have
resigned over a year agol
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

WHAT is the governor going to do
about the commissionership to New
Orleans.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14
NOTICE. OF ACCOUNT.

The State of Texas--To all persons interested
in the administration of the estate Of Mary
Majors, minor:
H. /. Bentley, guardian OF tie estate Of said
minor has filed his final account in the county
court of Travis county, which will be acted ON
at the next term of said court, commencing the
third Monday in April, 1881, at the court house
thereof, in the city of Austin. at which time all
persons interested in said estate may appear
and make objections thereto.
Witness Frank Brown, clerk Of said
[sEAL.l court, and the seal thereof attached,
this the 7th day of January, 1884.
FRANK BROWN, Clerk.
fs-3W-1taW
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

THE Nineteenth legislature, let us
hope, will be free to treat the grazing
question in its proper relation to pub
ic education.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14
BY MAIL POSTPAID.

CTRAYED OR STOLEN---one. dark sorrel
name and tail, eight years old, scar on back.
Spanish brand on left hip. Any information
leading to the recovery of said animal, or any
one bringing him TO me viii receive 50 reward.
Texas; or j. p. GOODWIN, 3oi EasJ Linden
street. feb12 dcsw
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

Col. HORACE CONE has taken edi-
torial position on the Express. Grice
has to divide a portion of his time
with his better-half.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

THE legislature refused to accept
S1,2Oo,O0O on grass foi the next fiscal
year; that is the administration fac,
tion opposed spch legislstiop.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

rs A political machine the Eight
eenth legislature was a candidate
.smasher.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

THE Marshall Herald observes that
fence-cutting is still going on, al
though it is known that the legisla-
ture has made it felony.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

PROSECUTING will be very apt to
run its course. The causes leading to
1t remain almost untouched.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

THE remains of Stephen F. Austin
are to be removed from their present
resting place in Brazoria county and
inferred in the state cemetery,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

JOE BLACKBURN will not make the
strongest senator in tbe United States
Senate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

BLACKBURN says that Carlise kept
'k with him strictly throughout
"a senatorial struggle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

wooLEN mills are to bullt at Jones
boT1 and Abilene.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

REV. DIR. NEWMAN, of Washington
City, must go.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

Little Joker" is the best smoking
tobacco.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

CHARLESTON, w. Va. Fe5. 11.-An
appeal for help came from Point
Pkssant and other towns on the
KenaN1ha river this morning, where
upon the city council donated $500
cash and the citiZens SI5G6 il money
and provisions. The government
boat Bee left this afternoon loaded
with provisions. The steamer Lewis
follows tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-14

CAIRO, Feb. ia heavy fog has
been over the river and city all even
ing. The weather is mild. The river
is 1orty-six feet three inches high and
rising about one-half inch IN hour.
The st. Louis and Cairo railroad is
shut out by the flood. All othfi roads
are running regularlv.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-17
CLOSING SCHOOL DAYS.
The ElIis-HfoD Donald sohooI-Last Days
Of tie I1MI,Iic Hchnola.

OF the Public schools.
The closing exercises Of the young ladies
school, conducted by Miss Ellis aud Mrs Nc.
Donald, will be cid tomorrow beginning
at 10 o'clock. Yesterday was French day, all
the exercises being in French except the
songs. The proficiency of tho pupil was an
evidence of tho skill Of their teacher Prof
Jolie. Tho vocal music, under the direction
of Mrs. Mills and the piano music, conducted
by Miss Shields added much to the interest
of the exercises. The lady principals of this
school have also successful cooking class.
The art Of cooking is certainly novel but
useful part of tho education of all young
ladies' The fact that the young lady gradu-
ates are accomplished cooks also cannot help
but lend added charms to their futures, what
ever they may be. Tomorrow evening there
will be card reception for the pupils and
teachers which will close for the year one of
the most promising and carefully conducted
of Washington's private schools.
The summer vacation of the public schools
Is at hand aud the pupils will have respite
from the studies for the next six weeks. The
closing exercises for tho most of them began
yesterday.
In the white schools of Washington and
Georgetown, the first, second, and third
grades were closed, to be followed to-day by
the fourth fifth, sixth, and seventh grades.
OF the colored schools, all of those in the
Stevens, Miner John +. Cook, Proctor, aud
Banneker buildings closed yesterday with
appropriate exercises, to be followed to-day
by the schools in the Sumner, Garnett,
Randall, and Anthony Bowen buildings.
Tomorrow will he the last day of the school
year. On that day the eighth grade white
schools or grammar schools, the county schools,
and tho colored schools in the Chamberlain,
Lincoln, and Lovejoy buildings will close,
Miss Mary Violet Petty. of the eighth grade
school, fourth division, Of which Miss NJ. f.
Martin is principal, was yesterday awarded
the Amidon medal as most distinguished for
amiability and scholarship.
At all of the closing exercises yesterday
the school rooms wero decorated with flowers
brought by the pupils. The exercises con.
sisted of singing, readings and recitations.