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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28
TO OUR COUNTY FRIENDS.

To-day's WEEKLY STATESMAN is the
last that will be issued before the election
We, therefore, take this opportunity OF
making last appeal to our thousands OF
country readers scattered throughout the
county of Travis, to stand by, support
and vote for the straight democratic
ticket, from Gen. Ross down to hide in
spector. Your every interest, as citizens
of county and state lie with the demo-
cratic party, which has ever stood up for
your rights in the councils of the state
and the halls of federal leg
islation. 1t is the friend of the
farmer aud the laboring man.
We, therefore, as a democratic Journal.
adjure you not to go back on the party
next Tuesday, but show your appreciation
of the efforts of the democracy in behalf
of the masses by casting a solid vote cor
its nominees, county and state. If the
county expects to stand we'll in the next
legislature and before the great demo-
cratic state of Texas-Yith its 100000
democratic majority-wa must elect the
straight democratic ticket clear through.
We deem it unnecessary to reiterate the
reasons why there should be change in
county offices, why the independents and
republicans should be defeated Fellow
citizens of the county precincts, we have
spoken to you without any other motive
than to serve your best interests, and we
say again-vote the straight democratic
ticket, state and county without scratch
ing single name put there by the con
vention of the democratic party of
Travis county
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28
THE LATE J6BGE HUNTER.

As will be seen in our local columns,
the funeral of Judge Hunter will take
place as soon as his son arrives, and that
the remains will be inferred in the state
cemetery.
Thus passes off the stage of life forever
another of the men who, half century
ago, aided in founding the republic of
Texas. Whilst the most unassuming of
men, Judge Hunter was conspicuous
actor in the great scenes connected
with the invasion of Texas by the army
of Santa Anna in the early part of 1886.
The deceased veteran was one of the
men who opposed the force of Mexicans
Hnder General Cos previous to the battle
of San Jacinto, and his name will live in
the history of Texas as one of the two
men who alone escaped the terrible and
bloody massacre of Fannin's devoted
band. 1t is, therefore, fitting that he
should repose in the cemetery set apart
for Its distinguished dead by the great
state whose foundation he helped to lay
deep and strong.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28
THE LAST ELECTION.
THE FOLLOWING Is THE VOTE OF
TRAVIS COUNTY AT THE
LAST ELECTION

Below will be found the vote of Travis
county, cast at the election in 1884. for
governor, congressman, representatives.,
and county officers:
For Governor Ireland, democrat. 2542:
Jones, independent, 309l; Norton, repub-
lican, 10.
For Congress Sayers, democrat, 1864
Rector. independent, 275O.
For District Attorney-Robertson, 2S75:
Trigg, independent, 2S27.
For Representative Smith. dem
ocrat, 309S; E. Z. Moore, democrat. 3415;
j. I. W. Loe, independent 1884.
For District Judge-A. S. Walker. dem
ocrat, $3.50: no opposition.
For District Clerk-James Hart, demo
crat, 56S9; no opposition.
For County Judge. T. Fillmore, DEM
Ocrat, $685..
For County Attorney-F. G. Morris,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28

matter. Judge Hancock has failed tt
make the denial we hoped he could make
and now stands convicted before thi:
community as an alder and abettor OF
| schemes and methods to defeat the dem
ocratic party and its duly nominated can
didates.
In this connection it might be well tc
quote an editorial appearing in THE
STATESMAN July 18th, last. The
rumor of snch conduct on
his part could not be believed
and we at once repudiated it. The edi.
torial speaks for itself and shows the pa
per to be consistently democratic, re.
CARELESS of persons and traitors.
ut is announced in dispatches from
Austin to the Galveston News and other
papers, that:
sit is now quite sure that an independ-
ent candidate will be brought out to run
against the nominees for the Legislature
in this county, favoring Hancock for the
senate. 1t is likely two popular demo
Gratis will be selected and the contest will
be lively"
This surely is another canard; it must
be grand mistake. In county where
party lines are so closely drawn as in
Travis county, and where it is possible,
by the least swerving, to have the demo
Gratis suffer an ignOminious defeat, at the
hands of the republicans; to cOncede for
moment that any true and consistent
InF 4 Ill 1 l.
as an independent candidate, and thus
not only insure his opponents and his
own defeat, but also the calamitous defeat
of the democratic party, would be pre-
posterous and wholly incredible. And if
such men can be found in the democratic
party, men so untrue to themselves and
the party, who, for personal gain, would
risk blindly the party defeat, if these men
could be found, is it, for moment to be
supposed Judge Hancock would stoop to
use them?
Judge Hancock is an honorable gentle
tleman, a true and consistent democrat.
That he would for the sake of gaining
two votes in the next legislature, and in
the then remote chance of developing,
with the aid of these two votes, enough
'UAShSL w gam ullo bldb Oh
his double chance in the future he should
knife his party in Travis
county by furnishing a sure cause of de-
Feat, is unworthy of him as an honorable
nan, is beyond conception of party
reachery.
MOI this rumOr is groundless. We be- |
ieve Judge Hancock wishes and intends
o make an honorable and conscientious
ace. The conduct, as now outlined would
e treacherous and disloyal-it will not be
dopted by Judge Hancock"
In view of the facts as now before us,
70 will have to retract this editorial and
ronounce ourselves mistaken. Yet it
ould be an occasion of rejoicing could
Dme fate avert this final action and make
S indorse our former opinion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28
THE ISSUE.

Dodge 1t as they will, the independents
know full well the paramount issue in the
county campaign is between the demo-
cratic party of the county and its old
time enemy, republicanism disguised as
independentism. BY this species of mon
grelism, the real purpose is not so much
the filling of the county offices with non
democrats, as to strike blow at the in
tegrity, well being and influence of the
democracy of Travis. By using indepen-
dentism as tool, and making catspaws
of such men as Messrs. Christian, and Jer-
nigan, the republican leaders cf this
county hope to demoralize, divide, and
if possible, ruin the Travis demCcrac
The burden of the artful sermon preach
ed by the schemers is that party politics
really have, and should
have nothing to do with
county offices. This is principle de.
nounced by Senator Coke in recent
speech, and which, if established, might,
as we have on former occasion shown,
extend to state politics. SO long as the
republicans were in power in this state,
they made even the most petty county
office strict party matter. Now, that
they are out of power, they assert the
contrary.
1t is trap set to catch weak kneed and
unwary democrats.
We hold that, as a colored orator said
Saturday night, "There are but two great
parties, and these independents are
frauds" that independentism in the pres
ent campaign is virtually radicalism and
opposed to democracy; that the county
offices are, and should be, as much the sub
ject of party contest as state offices.
This is the local issue in the present cam
paign. 1t is one for the people of Travis
county to decide at the polls next week,
and to their judgment as the final tribu-
nal, we confidently appeal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28
ENCITEMENTIN rENAS.

Great excitement has been caused in the
vicinity of Paris, Texas, by the remark
able discovery of Mr.. j. E. Corley, who
was so helpless he could not turn in bed,
or raise his head; everybody said he was
dying of Consumption. A trial bottle of
Dr. Kings New Discovery was sent him.
Finding relief, he bought large bottle
and box of DIR. Kings New Life Pills;
by the time he had taken two boxes of
Pills and two bottles of the Discovery, he
was we'll and had gained in flesh thirty-six
pounds. Trial Bottles of this Great Dis
covery for Consumption free at Morley
Bros.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28
NOW HAS FAITH.

l had been troubled all winter with cold
and pain in the chest and got no relief
from remedies recommended by
druggists and physicians. At
the same time | was advertising
DIR. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup. /
had little faith but thought to try it as a
last resort, now believe even more than
they tell me of its curative qualities
(From The News, Elizabethtown, Ky.)
Sold at Alexander drug store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28
THE DEVILS AUCTION.

1t is bruited about in political circles
that the republicans and their allies the
so-called independents, rely upon buying
up the colored vote in this county. In
other words, that the colored voters are
to be purchased like fish, mutton. beef,
pork, or any other commodity in the city
market. The whole thing is most dis
gushing, and matter of profound sorrow
to any real patriot or lover of freedom or
the liberties of our country; for if this
thing of buying up votes is not stopped,
II the question of an election depends on
that of what candidate has the heaviest
money bags-theu we say good bye to
popular liberty in these United States.
We do not vouch for the rumors above
stated and for the honor of our county,
hope they are not true. If they are, then the
people of Travis should, at the polls. mt
the seal OF their indignation upon such
dangerous methods. They can do so NV
voting the democratic ticket straight. We
advise the colored voters to show their
resentment at thus being made mercban.
disc of, by refusing to have anything
whatever to do with the so.called indie |
pendents. They can show their manhood
by voting the straight democratic ticket.
Let oar colored men scorn to be used IN
this election as the miserable chattels of
the Independents, whose only use for the |
,olored citizen is his vote. We want no |
1evils auction in this election.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28
OLEOMARGARINE.
ALL DEALERS IN THE SAME TO BE
TAXFD,

ALL DEALERS IN THE SAM Z TO BE
TAXED.
The following will be of interest to all
merchants selling oleomargarine:
An act of congress which was approved
August 2, 1886, and which will take effect
next Sunday, imposes special taxes on
dealers in oleomargarine, and also a tax
of two cents per pound on all oleomar-
garine found on the premises of any
dealer on that day. Stamps to pay said
tax can be procured of Col Searcy, C IL
lector. Retail dealers will have to pay an
annual tax of $48.
Dealers are cautioned to have stock on
hand October 81, 1886, in wooden pack
ages, containing not less than ten pounds
each, with proper tax-paid stamps, marks
and brands affixed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28
AYERS
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Sold by all Druggists.
Price 81; six bottles, So.

Robinson out of $50 at the performance
on Thursday night, but was released on
$500 bond.
Bastrop is now enjoying building
boom in anticipation of the early com.
pletion of railroad to that town.
H. j. Barnett, of the Indian Territory
was robbed Thursday evening during the
circus performance at Gainesville bv q
pickpocket, of $40 in money and three
cotton checks aggregating more than
| 800 in value. No clue to the thief. and
consequently, no arrest.
A lot of school boys went out hunting
the other day at Marshall, and failing to
catch a possum or other game, finished
their sport by setting fire to and DESTROY
ing an unOccupied cabin. The owner is
after them, and will doubtless make them
pay for their sport.
William Campbell, residing near Ian.
caster, and whose father is one of the
most respected citizens of Dallas county.
was jailed Thursday on an Indictment
found by the grand jury, charging him
with the theft of $500 from the residence
of Mr.. Lavlace, a neighbor.
A Texas q Pacific engine colided
Thursday night with street car at Dallas.
in which JAS, O'Reilly, merchant, and
his sister were the only passengers. Miss
OReilly sustained slight injuries. The
collision was due to the failure of a new
driver to stop before crossing the track.
Last Thursday morning Will Garrett, a
farmer, living on Cedar creek, in the
northwestern portion of Washington
county, was found dead in the field about
half mile from his home An inquest
was held, and verdict rendered that de-
ceased ca ne to his death by the hands of
an unknown party.
correspondent in Mexico explains
why the Mexicans call the Americans a
"Grlngo." She says that when the Amer
lean army invaded Mexico favorite song
IN the camps was BUNS Screen Grow the
RusheS, o." The Mexicans heard it re-
peated over and over, and finally began to
call the Americans by the first two words,
which they pronounced grin CO." Hence
"Gringo."
Mr.. f. w. Shaieffer, prominent stock
man OF Duval county, met with serious
accident Thursday, while going from his
ranch near Corpus Christi, to San Diego,
" ~ iio Ueahl 'dhlIS IrlSnU ana run
ing away. throwing Mr.. Shaieffer and his
wife out of the vehicle, breaking his leg
above his knee, and seriously bruising his
wife Their children and the driver es-
capped uninjured.
The Cosmopolitan says short time
ago human brute, named Genaro Sirios.
committed rape on little nine year
Old girl, near Brownsville. 1t seems that
the child, his step-daughter, was enticed
by him into the woods, to help him 10
pick up bones. Here he raped the girl,
and when she came in crying and bleeding
INTO The ranch, an effort was made to ar
rest Sirios by the inhabitants of the place,
but he armed himself with carbine and
escaped to Mexico. He was afterwards
arrested by Sheriff Britto and his depu-
les, Is miles above Br ownsville.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28
A MALICIOUS LIE NAILED.

To the Public
1t has been talked through the streets
and proclaimed from the political plat
form that there is doubt as to our democ-
racy, and even proof of the opposite. In
this public manner we wish to brand the
report as an infamous lie, without sus-
picion of foundation. There has not
been republican vote cast by even the
most remote collateral relative of our re-
spective families since the war. Our
families are both of southern origin and
thoroughly imbued with southern sympa-
thies. For ourselves we care not for this
malicious attempt to traduce. Firm in
our convictions and trust in democracy
we can well afford to let such enyenomed
shafts pass by; it is only the evident in
tent to sap the papers influence as urged
against republicans and half breeds that
makes US dignity the Islander with this
answer. The report is willful lie out of
the whole cloth, and we stand prepared
to prove it. CALVIN SATTERFIELD.
PEYToN Brown
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28
A CURE FOR PNEUMONIA.

Mr.. D. Fl. Barnaby, of Owego, N. Y,
says that his daughter was taken with a
violent cold which terminated with pneu-
monia, and all the best physicians gave
the case up and said she could live but a
few hours at most. She was in this con-
dltlon when a friend recommended DR..
WM.HALL'S BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS,
and advised her to take it. She accepted
1t as the last resort, and was surprised to
lind that it produced a marked change
for the better, and by persevering a per-
manent cure was effected.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28
A HARD FATE

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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28

PimPles, blOtches, scaly skin, ugly
spots, sores and ulcers, abcesses and tu-
mors, unhealthy discharges, such as ca
tarrh, eczema ringworms, and other forms
of skin diseases are symptoms of blood
impurlty, take DR.. j. H. McLean's Liver
and Kidney Balm to purify the blood, and
for external applications use DR.. j. H.
McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28

Disease lies in ambush for the weak, a
feeble constitution Is ill adapted to en-
counter malarious atmosphere and sud-
den changes of temperature, and the least
robust are usually the easiest victims; DR..
j. Il. McLean's Strengthening Cordial and
Blood Purifier will give tone and vitality
and strength to your entire body.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28
LABOR IN POLITICS,

Two facts have become pretty well es-
tablished in the political world. First.
that the best interests of the laboring man
are identified with the democratic party.
Second, that the republican party has
left no stone unturned in bidding for the
labor vote; it has touched every key in
searching for note that will find a re-
spouse in the breast of the laboring man.
All of the efforts of the party in this di-
rection have been futile, and the leaders
OF the republican party have finally come
70 the conclusion that they are making
hVRdway backward in this direction.
These facts are acknowledged and have
been incorporated in. the annals of this
country. The idea then to pros
elyte the laboring man into the
republican ranks is an acknowledged fail
ure, sCme other tactics must be adopted
The next best thing to building up a DO
litical party is to break up the opposition
or draw from its ranks. scheme is then
developed to invite the laboring men, as
an organization, into the arena of poll.
tics. They are solicited to form a party
separate and distinct from the other par
ties, and nominate their own candidates.
The republican party does not care if this
step results in the death of the labor or
ders or associations; Its only care is to
break down the democracy. Suppose the
republican party succeeds in incorporating
this new political party, what is the re-
suit. The former party goes
into the field as a unit,
the labor party is not strong
enough to accomplish anything, the de-
mocracy loses a strong supporting ele-
ment and the republicans are successful
The latter then accomplish their object,
and the laboring classes, by negative
support, cause the success of the party
they know to be opposed to their every in
terest. What is there then for the wage
Garner to do? First to stand aloof from |
politics, as a body. Second to cling to |
ihe party that has always stood by them,
for 10y turning from democracy to indie
pendent action they defeat the party of
heir first choice, and cause the, success of
An inimical party.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28

The virtues of st. Jacobs OIL as pro-
claimed by millions of restored sufferers,
should induce everyone to supply his
household with this great specific. 1t
conquers pain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28
JUDGE HANCOCK CONNECTS mIMsELF

Three days ago Judge Hancock was
asked in these columns to publicly deny
the charge that he is connected with and
instigating the independent political
movement. Coupled with that invitation
was stated the natural inference that
would be drawn from his silence in the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28
REGULAR DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
STATE TICKET.
For Governors:

STATE TICKET.
For Governor:
LAWRENCE s. ROSS
OF McLennan County.
For Lieutenant Governor:
Il. B. WHEELER,
OF Shackelford.
Eor Comptroller:
j. D. MCCALL,
OF Travis.
For Land Commissioner;
r. M. HALL,
Of williamson.
For Attorney General.
j. S. HOGG,
OF Smith.
For Treasurer:
f. r. LUBBOCK,
OF Galveston.
For Superintendent of instruction:
OSCAR H. COOPER,
OF Harris.
For Supreme Judge:
r. r. GAINES,
OF Lamar.
FOR CONGRESS.
From Tenth Congressional District
JOSEPH d. SAVERS.
COUNTY TICKET.
For the Legislature;
E. w. SMITH,
E.. MOORE.
For County Judge:
WIN. Won ROSENBERG, JR.
For County Attorney:
H. B. BARNHART.
For Tax Assessor;
j. P. SPRINKLE.
For Tax Collector:
B, S. PILLOW,
For Sheriff:
NJ. NJ. H0RNSBY.
For District Clerk:
JAS. p. HART.
For County Clerk: q
JOS. B. ROGERS, SR. Va
For County Treasurer:
NJ. M, JOHNSON.
For Hide and Animal Inspector:
r. E. CAPERTON.
For Public Weighers:
JOS. BARNHART.
j. R. WHITE.
For County Commissioner,
precinct No. y
A. G. KEMP.
Manor Precinct):
JOHN W. BROWN.
For Justices of the Peace,
precinct No. 81:
X. w. RILEY,
GEO. CALHOUN.
For Constable,
precinct No. 81:
A. ]. THORP.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28

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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-28

Robinson out of $50 at the performance
on Thursday night, but was released ON
S4OO bond