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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
The Negro Dislike to Self.

In the chrysolization and rounding
into solid form and endurance of oul
republic, what place is the black mar
going to hold on these plantations
here in the extreme South, where he
| was born and has been bred, through
many generations, with the soil?
This question is often asked by
many honest, and well meaning,
though really very ignorant men of
the North. l shall try and answer
the question by giving a truthful
account OF few days, residence with
native black planter on the banks
of the lower Mississippi. l shall
also set down the truthful account of
famous coon hunt at night, headed
by native negro planter with his
famous coed dog, "Ben Butlah.'
l have space only to set down the
facts. From these facts l let the
reader, North OF South, from his own
conclusion as to whether or not it
would be wise thing, as some very
learned, yet very ignorant "philan-
thropists" advise, to let this part of
the republic lapse into the hands of
the former slave; and yet how such
men can make suggestions with Hayti,
and so on, almost in sight of the coast,
[ can not imagine.
Talking on the subject with an
educated and thoughtful old mulatto,
in New Orleans the other day, he was
frank tosay that the negro needs the
white man more than the white man
needs the negro. The white man can
get on without the negro on the plan
tations, but the negro can not get on
without the white man; she will go
right back into barbarism if left alone,
sah;" this is what half negro said of
the negro.
Now, this is a half-negro's opinion
OF the whole negro. I do not quite
accept it, yet from what L have seen,
[ am afraid there is lots Of truth IN 1t. |
One pitiful and hopeless thing here
is the Negroes dislike to himself. In
stead of taking pride in his blood,
as he should, he is ashamed of it; |
and black man with one drop of |
the white mans blood, no matter
much how he got it, is counted bette
than the black mana sad and diScOur-
aging fact. The very reverse of this
s the case with the Indian. 1 find
'he negro is not only ashamed of
being negro but is ashamed of
living with the negroes.
"You seem like good boy, John
Henry"
~ 5. III; I've got characuer;I've
tller5 hbbed wild de white folks; why,
wouldn't liv wild niggahs.'
Now, that is what the black boy at
he St. Charles Hotel said to me, and
set it down here as bit of light and
on the black problem, 1t
S not the exceptional, but the general
and belongs to the sexes:
% old and young.-Joaquin Miller.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
THE BAZAAR
IN AID OF 1.-THE GREYS"-A FINE
ATTENDANCE AND LIB
ERAL PATRONAGE.
The Beauty and Chivalry of
the Capital in At
tendance.

The Bazaar and Musicale last night
was well attended and proved sue
cess in every way. The programme
as published was carried out with but
single exception-the instrumental
solo by Miss Palm, who could not be
present.
The Quartette Club sang two splen-
did pieces In their usual fine style and
were roundly applauded. The vocal
solo by Miss Hume was excellently
rendered and greatly admired. The
instrumental piece by Miss Blanche
Shepherd was very finely executed.
The vocal solo by Miss Simpson was
sung in her usual good voice, of which
the people of Austin are so thorough
ly cogniZant.
The bass solo by Mr.. Stacy was
deep and well rendered.
Miss Stella Woeten sang exquisitely
and added many admirers to her long
list.
The hall is nicely decorated with
flags, evergreens, flowers and moss,
and presents really beautiful ap-
pearance.
The flower stands were particularly
attractive and were presided over by
bevies of charming girls.
Mrs. j. j. Lane deserves much credit
for the excellent musical programme.
But the audience was disappointed in
not hearing one of her finely executed
instrumental pieces.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
FIREMEN's PICNIC.
Installation of the New Officers-Speech
es and Sport-A Pleasant Day.

Installation of the New Oficers-Speech
es and Sport-A Pleasant Day.
The clerk of the weather hardly die
the fair thing by the gallant fremen'
yesterday. Heavy black clouds over
spread the skies on every side, anC
everybody momentarily expected the
rain to fall in torrents. Though il
only showered little at intervals, the
aspect was sufficiently threatening to
keep away the crowds of people
| that otherwise would have attended
Despite the rather gloomy appearance
of nature, however, the crowd seemed
imbued with desire to make the
most of the occasion, and consequent
ly merry time was had.
The fire department never looked
to better advantage, and the inspec-
ton and drill was thoroughly satisfac-
tory. Commissions were then be-
slowed upon the lately elected heads
of the department, and officers of the
several companies. Mayor Robertson
next delivered very graceful speech,
complimenting the fremen of Austin
in neatly worded tribute to their
heroism and efficiency.
Mr.. N. w. French, the new chief,
was the called upon, and delivered
the following brief, but sensible, ad-
dress:
GENTLEMEN:--In being invested
with the Office of Chief of the Fire
Department of the Capital City of
the State, an honor 1 most highly
appreciate, it mey be proper for
me to say a few words. L
enter upon the discharge of my
duties in this important station with
out previous experience, though l
have been an active fireman for many
years. However mindful L may be
that there are many others, better
qualified than myself, [ have accepted
the trust. assured that 1 shall receive
the cordial support and active CO.
operation of all, in making the
Fire Department efficient in
mission. While it is claimed that we
have one of the best regulated volun-
teer departments in the State, there Is |
one thing greatly needed which 1
trust and believe will soon be added
refer to the electric alarm system.
Gentlemen, my best efforts on all |
occasions will be to strengthen, and if |
possible, add to the well earned fame
Of the firemen of the city of Austin. |
[ will especially labor to the interest |
If fraternal feelings between all the |
of the city, for those who |
Ire banded together and ready to |
make any sacrifice to prevent the de- |
,truction of property and the loss of |
life, should be as brothers.
After him came Assistant Chief VIM. |
Won Rosenberg, Jr.. whose remarks |
we're appropriate to the occasion and !
applauded. Mr.. A. Giesen,
he Recorder, in few well-spoken
words expressed his thanks for the |
lonor done him. Hon. B. M. Baker,
President of Colorado No. 2, was the
asst speaker. He spoke of the neces-
ity of furnishing two of the compa-
hes with suitable quarters, and also
lnnouDc ed his determination to main
ain good discipline. AT the close of |
lis speech Mr.. Baker was loudly |
,heered.
The afternoon exercises were de-
7oted to music, dancing, smiling"
DOT races, jumping and other jolly |
port
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
STATE NEWS.

The Trinity River is up and BOOM
ing
Josiah Graston, of Bell County. is
veteran of the war of 1872. He is
107 years old.
Clifton Ellison has been Jailed in
Blanco County, charged with horse
theft and arson.
A big effort IS being made to cause
the removal of Baylor University
from Independence to San Marcos.
Llano is making extensive prepa
rations for a grand Maifest. A mag
nificent ball at night, will close the
festivities.
the new courthouse and jail of
Maverick County are said to be the
finest specimens of work for the price,
ever erected.
Rev. Diversified, living near Fores-
vile, was arrested on an affidavit, and
while under arrest was shot and kill
| ed by an unknown assassin.
A son of S. w. Davis, living 3
miles east of Salado, was struck by
| lightning few days ago while milk
| ing a cow. His leg and foot was
| burned almost to crisp. He is ex-
pected to recover.
Capt Baylor's company of rangers
has been disbanded, and Capt. Gill
Iespie has been stationed in Preside
County. The reduction was necesi-
ty, as the appropriation for the main
tenance of the rangers was consider
ably curtailed.
Ferdenand Fischer, of San Antonio
was pulling up post few days age
when it came up suddenly and FISCHER
fell, striking the back of his head on
rock. A considerable lump was raised
, next day he was worse and the day
after he died.
Mr.. Dell Devices, one of the most
successful cattlemen of the State, ad
ylses all who are engaged in the stoct
business. to sell off their old stock
both cows and steers, as they becomi
? fat enough for beef, and keep tn
, Young for maturing. He claims tina
, | this will be benefit. By thinning GU
the over-crowded cattle ranges ant
: giving the raisers chance to becom
2 independent of the quarrantine-dead
2 line men, who are afraid to keep opel
: markets and compete honorably wit
E Texas raisers. By the way. Mr.. Dew
4 ees is well remembered by some G
i cur old settlers as he used to rang
d around Blanco, when he was a. beart
less youth.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
SECOND NIGHT
or the Bazaar for the Benefit of the
Austin Greys.


Austin Greys.
The Bazaar and Musicale was even
better attended last night than the
preceding evening. Every thing
passed off smoothly and the audience
was in splendid humor, judging by
the applause freely given the various
participants in the concert.
The Greys gave short exhibition
drill before the programme COM
menced. The boys did well, though
some of them were rather nervous.
The new uniforms were much adj
mired and enabled the company to
present much finer appearance.
Miss Julia Palm sustained her repu-
tation as pianist.
Mr.. Galloway was in good voice and
his song was much appreciated.
The Instrumental solo by Miss May
Mathis was well executed, and Miss
Edwards sang in her most pleasing
style.
Miss Simpson, Miss Stella Wooten
and Mr.. Stacy, each won encores and
gave the audience much pleasure and
satisfaction by their selections.
Mrs. Croker conducted the must
Gale and played the various accompa-
naments in her own artistic manner.
She is certainly one of the finest musi-
clans in this section and no one is
more public spirited. The Greys are
under many obligations to her.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
AN ENJOYABLE EXCUR-
SION.
The University Students Have Tilt
with the Georgetown Kids.

The University Students Have Tilt
with the Georgetown Kids.
No more enjoyable excursion party
left Austin for long time past than
that which proceeded to Georgetown
Yesterday, composed of University
students and their friends. For a
considerable period quite a rivalry has
existed between the base ball teams of
our great local institution of learning
and the Southwestern University, and
by common consent San Jacinto Day
was fixed upon for deciding the merits
of the respective clubs. By way of
celebrating the great anniversary, and
at the same time encouraging the
Austin boys in their trial of
skill, an excursion was gotten
up, special cars were chartered,
and at 1920 o'clock yesterday
forenoon fully 200 ladies and gentle
men (nearly all students of the Uni
versity) left for the scene of the con-
test. The young ladies were chaper-
oned by their accomplished precep-
tress, Mrs. Kirby, while Prof. Smith
Ragsdale and Prof. Alvin Lane Kept
fatherly eye on the merrlest troop OF
boys ever let loose from any school.
By reason of unlooked-for delay at
Round Rock, and the uncertain meth
DDS of railroad locomotiOn between
that burg and Georgetown, the eX-
cursionists did not reach their desti-
nation until half past two o'clock in
the afternoon. They were cordially
received on their arrival, and after be-
| ing allowed a brief spell for recupera-
| ton at the hotel, were driven to the
Southwestern University grounds,
where an immense gathering awaited
| them, and where, an hour later, or at
about three o'clock, the base ball
game opened, and was carried out
to the close with a spirit and
animation that done credit
to both teams. The Austin boys,
however, by reason of fatigue and de-
lays of the trip, were not in as good
trim as their competitors, and only
scored six ruus while the Georgetown
kids pushed their record as high as
twenty-one. There was some excel
lent playing on both sides, and, not
withstanding the fact that our home
team was vanquished, several of it,
members received from the hands o.
fair admirers the most beautiful flora
bouquets in recognition of their supe-
rior merit.
The party left for Austin by specia
train at 7:30 o'clock, all well pleaset
with their visit, and delighted witt
the courtesies shown them. TIL
homeward journey was one of I'm
| mixed happiness to the excursionists
and was enlivened by some charming
vocal music by triple quartette Q
male students. The efforts of tn
'Honly Horiginal Henglish Hopper
t Company" composed of Messrs. Bel
Scott, Proctor aud others), were espe
: cially amusing and agreeable, and a
: together it is safe to say the excursio
: was one of the most ENJOYABLE of th
a season.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
GALVESTON
n Ga
. Grain snd PROVISION Ma. ket.


CHICAGO, April 2l.-FLOUR-n arket firm
WHEAT-market active, stronger with a
steady advance OF ~; reaction OF ana tne
market closed IL cents higher than Satur-
day, April, 85A@s7H closed 879s; May,
88Ia991; chosen S8M; June, 88h091%; closed,
915s; July, s1093A; closed, s2%; No 2 red s4A,
CORN market active with higher prices, but
the advance was not sustained; prices rose 40
1He; receeded and closed %hc, over satru gay
Closing, TX; July. 47a@47S; closing
P0RK-Market active, prices declined 150
zoe: rallied early and closed nearly at outside;
81 .eO0 .s5: May,S11. 75011e5; June, Sll.750
Ia ISR JD quiet; cash, 81; May,
7.171S.
BOXED MEATS-Firm, dry sailed should
ers, s4.5O@4. go; short rib sides. 1915: short
clear sides, $6.S506.40 .o,. o,o.,no
Afternoon board Wheat, atr0Dger CLOSING
Corn, stronger; k@N higher.
BEEF-Market quiet.
66HHEEE ssEEMarkss dull dull western sloo@soo
EGGS-Market dull western FIR sh 1905 7-l6
| CUT MEATS-Market dull; long clear mid
liI BsAC CISS moderate demand; shoulders
HAMS-Choice sugar cgred quiet but steady
WHlSkY-steadY and UNCHANGED.
| ST. LOUIS.
asr. LOUIS. April 2i.-FLOUR-Firm, but
| unchanged
WHEATlOpened active and higher. but
unsettled: opened y better, then declined q
| recovered on fresh war news and closel H@H
| above yesterday; No. red cash, 1.1hGDi02h
lO2; June 1O3zel104h; closing 104ki July 1913
6l05H; closing 1854.
OCORN-Ilower and dull, clnsipr hf< ieT
Yesterday: cash 4IN6a zsfiss: y
J 147z. June 4s9x01l5z; Jul. W.,
46A,
stOA Slower and slow for Gpsie1:. IL
higher for cash; mixed cash Sc; May S41a.
Z. :3NMEALeStrong; $2.ao.
lyo ,L-Firm, tub washed, 2302S; unUasnet
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
Ammonia in Baking Powders.

. leuIlllC AlleTlCdu.
Among the recent discoveries in
science and chemistry, none is more
important than the uses to which
common ammonia can be properly put
as leavening agent, and which indi-
cate that this familiar salt is to hereaf-
ter perform an active part in the pre-
paration of our daily food.
The carbonate of ammonia Is an eX-
ceedingly volatile substance. Place
small portion of it upon knife and
hold over flame, and it will almost
INN ediately be entirely d aveloped in
to gas and pass off into the air. The
gas thus formed is simple compost
tion of nitrogen and hydro gen. No
residu ), Is left from the ammonia.
This gives it its superiority as leav-
ening power oV er soda and cream OF
tartar used alone, and has induced it's
use as asupplement to these articles.
A small quantity of ammonia in the
dough is effective in producing bread
that will be lighter, sweeter and
more wholesome than that risen by
any other leavening agent. WI en- it
is acted upon by the heat OF baking,
the leavening gas that raises the
dough is liberated. In this act it uses
itself up, as it were; the ammonia is
entirely diffused, leaving no trace or
residuum whatever. The light, fluffy,
fiaky appearance, so desirable i'll bis
cults, ETC., and so sought after by
professional cooks, is said to be I'M
parted to them only by the use of this
agent.
The bakers and baking powder man
ufacturers producing the finest goods
have been quick to avail themselves
of this useful discovery, and the hand,
soonest and best bread and cake are
now largely risen by the aid of am.
monia, combined of course with other
leavening material.
Ammonia is one of the best known
products CT the laboratory. If, a:
seems to be justly claimed for it, TIT
application of its properties to th'
purposes of cooking results in giving
us lighter and more wholesome bread
biscuit, AMI cake, it will prove bool
to dyspeptic humanity, and will speed
lily force itself into general use in tn
new field to which science has assign
melt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
TOWN TOPICS.
Stray Notes Gathered Here and There
by Rambling Reporters.

Stray Notes Gathered Here and There
by Rambling Reporters.
The colored teachers of this county
have formed an institute, fer purposes
of self-improvement and to advance
the cause of education. w. II. Hol-
land is President.
About fifteen young people had a
very nice and pleasant picnic yester-
day, at Moore's Peak, about three
miles from town. A most agreeable
time was had, and the happy crowd
got back about 6 o'clock.
Gov. Gibbs pardoned a convict yes
terday, who had been sent for a life
term from Sherman some fifteen
years ago. During that long stay in
prison his conduct has been admira-
BILE, and the strongest petitions where
forwarded for his pardon.
The appointment of Messrs. Walter
Tips, /. e. Searcy and G. G.. Dibbreu,
as Penitentiary Commissioners, under
the late act passed blythe Nineteenth
Legislature, has beel made public.
All of the gentlemen reside in Aus.
tin, and the first two held equivalent
positions, until their designations a
few weeks ago.
SWORN IN.
Col. Sidney d. Jackman. lately ap.
pointed United States Marshal for
the Western District of Texas, vice
I'll. L. Costing deceased, took the oath
of office yesterday, and was duly quail
flied to enter on the duties of the
same. His headquarters will be at
San Antonio.
Dick Brannon, lately sentenced to a
life term in the penitentiary, for rob-
bling the United States mail in Burnett
County, is in the county Jail here,
pending a notice for a new hearing.
He as reckless as any Gagged tiger that
ever trod the limits of his cell. So
with Brannan. He PAGES up and down
his small apartment with a steady |
tramp that tells how terrible is his |
longing to be free man once more.
A prisoner occupying neighboring |
cell told reporter that Brannon keeps |
up his restless pacing by day and |
night.
The Colorado River around Austin |
is somewhat like the bucking pony |
that Mark Twain described iD one of |
his books. The Steed was genuine |
Mexican plug" and pitched" in the |
most approved style. His owner lent
him to various parties, but all of them
walked home "for exercise" A great |
many amateur sailors ascend our river
in sail boats, but somehow the major
Ity of them abandon their bateaus and |
come back afoot. One man who tried |
to sail back by "tacking," from the |
railroad bridge to Joe Griffith's wharf,
adverse winds and num-
Oerless shoals, and was all night MAX
ing the landing. And yet there are |
lots of people who would mock and |
ieer at any claims that Austin might |
set I'D to being a seaport CITY.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
AT REST.

Funeral of the Late Flavius Everett.
The funeral of this much esteemed
citizen took place Sunday afternoon at
: o'clock. from the family residence,
corner of West Bots dare and san
Antonio streets, and was largely at
tended by relatives and friends. AT
the house Rev. T. b. Lee, rector of st.
Davids, rendered the solemn and inn
pressiye Episcopal service for the bur-
ial of the dead, after which eight pail
bearers, selected from the lodges of the
Knights of Honor, of which order the
deceased was a prominent member,
took charge of the remains and mourn
fully bore them to the hearse. The
sad procession then moved off, the
Knights preceding in carriages. The
following named gentlemen, a rem
nant of Old Company g., 10Th Texas
Infantry, G. s. A, walked in
front of the hearSe as
an escort of honor to their late Com
mander-in-Arms:
Captain G. f. Millett, First Lieuten-
ant Jno. Davidson, Second Lieutenant
JIM. o. johnson, Sergeant Fred. Car
Teton, and PrivateS M. d. Y. Nc
Farlsnd, Irving Eggleston, Alb. IL
Cook, Press L. Hopkins, w. +. Ben
gener. M. J. Doyle and VIII Lam
bert.
1t was the last sad tribute which
these old soldiers could show for theil
dead comrade. With bowed heads
they stood around his open grave, anC
while mournfully listening to the sac
sounds of the clods, as his body wa
committed back to the earth whenc!
it came, they sadly realized the awful
fact that their number is growing les
and soon there will be none of then
left to drop soldiers tear DER hi
comrades grave.
After the conclusion of Mr.. Lee
services, the Knights of Homer pei
formed their burial rites, and III tina
was mortal of Fiavius Ever, tt wa
shut from the gaze of his fellows for
ever. The floral offerings We're pro
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
Healthful Vigor for the Girls.

Mrs. Livermore says, in one of her
lectures on girls, 81 would give to girls
equal intellectual and Industrial train
ing with boys. Yes, and give them
equally good health, too" When your
girls are suffering from paleness and
debility, 1t is sign that their blood is
poor and thin, and that they need
Browns Iron Bitters. The only pre-
paration of iron that can be taken
safely. Miss Barton, Chestnut street,
Louisville, KY, says, Browns Iron
Bitters cured me of rheumatism when
everything else had failed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23

the early stages of the disease, In
stances were given where extraordi-
nary doses had been given with excel
lent results. DIR. Lienthal said that
when an epidemic of cholera was
raging in Europe on ore occasion,
1000 people, each of whom carried
camphor in bag suspend
ed over the chest, escaped the disease,
although exposed as much as others
who died by the score.
DR.. Schley counseled the people to
avoid excess in labor, food and drink
and excierse. He said that the,
drinking of brandy in the hope of
avoiding diarrhea, would be especially
bad, but for person accustomed to
moderate drinking, to stop entirely,
would be bad also.