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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09

THE presidents message is document
of considerable length, but it will repay
careful perusal by all who desire informa-
ton in regard TO our governmental af-
fairs. Besides being thoroughly con-
servative, statesmanlike paper, it is writ
ten in a clear, pointed and sententious
style that makes tine reading of it a pleas
ant task. He who fails to read 1t in The
STATESMAN to-day loses an opportunity to
learn much at small cost of time and pa
tience
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09
BISHOP wAYLAND's LECTURE.


The lecture of Bishop Wayland, delivered last
night at the Metropolitan A. NJ. L. church, was
listened to by very large audience, among whom
were number of prominent white persons, and
all united in pronouncing the address to be one of
sterling worth Bishop Wayland is colored man
who is in himself living representative of what
the colOred man can becOme-an educated refined
and substantial citizen, teacher of his race and
an instructor in morals and righteousness, to fol-
low whom none need be ashamed. His discourse
last night was in answer to the lngersollian doc
trine, and to do it he took for his
subject the sling of David and the staying of
Goiah. The story was told in simple language,
but the argument that was drawn from it was
strong and to the point, directing the studying
mind to the superiority of true faith and bible
reasoning over blind queries, skeptical question
ings and loose sophistries. The religion of God;
the faith that teaches to be BETTER to do right
to love his neighbour to be honest and to work for
hereafter, in which he will not have to struggle
torment and be tormented,was contrasted forcibly,
with the poor faith that is offered by the disciples
of agnosticism and other phases of unbelief
1t ls pity that the colored people in tine south
have not dozen Bishop Wayland's, and it is to be
hoped that he will spend some time here teaching
and preaching. He can do world of good,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09
A TRAGEDY.
Special Telegram to the Statesman

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GAINESVILLE, December 6.-Yesterday near Era,
about sixteen miles southwest of this city, man
named Hord and several of his sons became in
volved in a quarrel with tenant named Ruther-
ford. Rutherford was armed with two pistols,
and with these he at first kept the Hords at bay,
and finally began shooting. He emptied every
chamber of both revolvers ut hia opponents, and
then turned and fled Old man Hord was grazed
by bullet, and one Of the Hord boys was very
dangerously shot in the stomach. Young Hord's
death was looked for momentariy according to
last accounts. After the flight of Rutherford the
Hords who escaped unhurt returned home aid
armed themselves and started in pursuit
of Rutherford, who, when last
heard from, was making for the brush in
Spring creek bottom. If they overlook him he
no doubt Jared badly. A deputy she if has just
returned from Era this afternoon, and reports
that Rutherford has not yet been caught, and that
il is thought he has gone into Wise county
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09
COUNTY CONVICTS.

strong effort will be made before tie commits
sioner's court to get vote on the question o.
working the coun ty convicts on the public roads
The statute on this subject leaves no room to
doubt the right for such course, and as to the
policy of the proposition the county roads in win
ter time can make their own answer. With the
rock that can be utilized at no cost whatever save
hauling, every road leading into Austin can be
macadamized, and the county will have naught to
pay but guard salary, and the feed bill for tho
men who are working out fines, Good roads are
the making of both town and country, and good
roads can be made by utilizing the labor of con-
victs who, if not made to work, live life of ease
in the county Jail at the expense of both town and
country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09
SOME of the republican organs are sug-

SOME of the republican organs are sug-
costing the jmpropriety of electing to
the spoakership of the house, member
whose seat is seriously contested. "Unpre-
cedented," they say. Never was a better
time to establish precedent TO the
effect that the house of representatives
cannot be deprived of good presiding
officer at the will of any citizen or "party"
that may get up contest for his seat
This is very. very thin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09

The New York Star charges Henry
Watterson's opposition to the admins
Grafton to a personal disappointment.
Watterson wanted to control an appoint
ment or two, and finding Cleveland lit
tie contrary began to kick out of traces.
The charge of the Star looks at this dis
t1nce under present lights, much like the
truth. Till very lately Watterson was an
ardent supporter Of the administration
on its civil service conduct, and pledges
especially. Cleveland is the same now as
when he began; but Watterson has
changed. Cleveland has lost nothing by
losing Watterson's support. But we fear
Watterson has lost more than he can ever
regain. Civil service reforms are here to
stay, after Cleveland and Watterson are
both gone.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09

Mr.. KELLEY and Mr.. Blaine have got
themselves into a tangle about the pay
labor receives in the south. Mr.. Blaine
and Mr.. Kelley are the head lights of
protection" in politics in America.
They may settle this little difference be
tween them as best they can. We are
glad we do not feel called upon to recon
Gle their assertions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09
DEATH OF MRS. DANIEL.

After long period of suffering, death came last
night to the relief of Mrs. j. Daniel, lady we'll
known in this city, and whose family in st. Louis
is well known and highly honored.
MIS- Daniel had been i'll for some time, and for
several months past-siDc the middle of August.
had been virtually in a semi-unconscious c0ndi-
ton. The disease had been ct dy to the phys!
clans who have sought to provide relief, and who
have done all that possible to render the clos
ing hours peaceful and painless.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09
DEATH AN OLD SOLDIER.

Mr.. Robert S. Rust, well known in this city, died
yesterday, at the residence of his sister, Mrs V.
Spaulding, 2O5 East College avenue, after suffer
an old confederate soldier, having fought galanty
in the dark days as member of Company b, 4th
Texas infantry, in Hoods gallant brigade The
members of John b. Hood Camp, and all the ole
veterans on both sides in the late struggle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09
AL the fools not dead yet.

A Georgia legislator has introduced a
bill providing that no person who deals in
the necessaries of life, such as corn, flour,
bacon, coffee, ETC., shall make profit on
them over 10 per cent.
This law might be easily enacted, but
enforcing it would be quite lively job.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09
MAIL COACH HELD UP.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

SpeCIaI IeIeSIdIh 70 NhV oVdItsIIdH.
COLORADO, December 6.-The san Angelo mail
coach was held up and robbed one mile south o.
here this morning by young man who gave hi,
name as James Townsend He compelled tn,
driver To get out and lie down wnlle ne bound him
He then drove of in the stage short distance an(
rifed the mail bags. The driver loosened his fee
and came to town, when large part of the popu
lati0n of the town started in chase. While tbs
pursuers were out the robber came into town, wal
identified and was taken in by Deputy United States
Marshal Goech. He Is now in jail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09

FRANK HURD, the brilliant ex-congress-
man, and the leading apostle of free trade
in Ohio, will soon be connected with pa
per to be published at Toledo, Ohio, in
the interest of free de.-Exchange.
Does it look much like free traders were
discouraged? Henry George will enter
journalism in New York city, Hurd in
Ohio, Carlisle is speaker, Mills, Cox, Spring
er, Burnes, or Breckenridge will be chair
man of the ways and means, Cleveland is
president, Manning secretary of the treas
ury. Was ever party in better fighting
condition? The recent irritating defeats
will only urge on the fight more vigor
ously.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09

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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09

New ORLEANS Times Democrat The
Harper party arrived in New Orleans yes
terday, and is now busily engaged in see
ing the city and studying its industrial
picturesque sides. In its tour through the
south, it has met everywhere with a well
come that showed how much we appre-
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ANTI-PRoHIBJTION.

Special Telegram 70 the statesman.
RocKDALE, December 6-Full returns give the
anti-prohihitiOn party majority Of five hundred
and eleven votes. Considerable interest has been
manifested in the returns, and the usual demon.
STATIONS are in order.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09

ciate visitors of this kind, and it has been
rendered much assistance in the work of
collecting the information it desired to
lay before the world regarding the status
and condition of the south. The south
to day is anxious to have a true picture
of itself presented, and therefore welcomes
all who come for information.
Texas needs no advertising now. Her
many attractions are known by all
mankind, and practical recognitio n
of them made by the influx of emigran is
from all quarters of the globe. Neverthe-
less if the Harper party will come on here
they will be amply paid for their trip, and
Austin and the state of Texas will receive
them most Hospitality.
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APPROXIMATION of Austin, according to cen us
taken In 1885, "a 200.
THE STATESMAN is prepared with lite new Camp
Osd press TO take contracts for printing weekly
oanere at reasonable rates.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09

We earnestly hope that every farmer in
the United States will read what President
Cleveland has to say in his message, p1b-
fished in THE STATESMAN to-day, about
the tariff and its effect upon agricultural
lists in particular. If the farmer wants
'an eye opener" here it is. A calm, un-
prejudicial official statement of the true
state of the case. The president is no
rampant, hot-blooded reformer. His
message shows his judicious equipoise
between contending factions most clearly.
But he does not hesitate to bring into full
light the evil effects of our present tariff
laws upon our agricultural industries.
Every farmer should take the message
home with him and read and consider
well its every word on this all important
subject.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09

Mr.. CLEVELAND isSurging reduction
of the revenue. Mr. Manning, it is said,
will urge a reduction of the revenue.
What a great country we have! Think of
those in power urging the people not to
pay SO much money in taxes to the
government! What change from the
times when a king would have more
money or the heads of the opposition in
parliament in a basket. No wonder
Sunset" Cox says it is like being in par
adise to get back to America. Ours is
truly the land of the free and the home of
the brave. Yetthere 10 room for improve
ment, and while there is room, to Ameri-
cas- credit, she will furnish agitators for
more progress still. England is ahead in
commercial freedom, but America will be
close second.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09

If afflicted with sore eyes, use DR.. Isaac
eye water. Druggist 25cts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-09

When Baby was sick we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castor;a
When she became Miss, she chung to Cas,oria.
When she had Children, she gave thom Castoria
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Fairview Park omnibusse!

5,ava PARK At -. 800, 0:3O and II AS a. IN
$3.50, 200 and 500 p. m
Leave Courthouse at $3.50, II 90 and 12:ssa m
a.. SEQ, 4:30 and $3.50 p. m
Pare. to south side residents
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Fairvisw Park omnibusses

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900, $3.50, and $3.50 p. m
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AUSTIN & NORTHWESTERN.
pTRNET AND MASON STAGE LINE
DAILY.

FAIRvIEw PARK AND SOUTH SIDE.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-18

who believe that punishment should be
the inevitable result OF chine.
Waco Day.
The United States has invaded the
sovereignty Of Texas lts power eX-
tends along A strip few hundred feet
in width reaching from Marshall on the
east TO FL PasO on the west, and along
this line itssway is absolute and unques-
toned. And yet strange to say, there IS
peace and order, protection OF life, lib
erty and property within this belt, while
the same elements OF disCOrd run riot
where the supreme sovereignty OF stare
authority is left alone to assert Itself. Ii
is a curious commentary on the sentl-
ment which has been so sedul0usly Gull
tiyated throughout the South that only
political disaster and loss of personal and
public liberty will follow in the foot
steps of Uncle Sam when ever he crosses
the magic line which defines the bOun-
Diary OF State.
Cincinnati Timc~-StaT
1t is barely possible that the war
among the alleged inventors of the tele-
phone may be brought to an end in n
way not at all anticipated by the liti-
giants. Samuel V. EssiCk, of Alliance,
O., has invented an instrument which
transmits printed pages In page form,
and company, with Judge Rooney as
President, has been formed under the
laws Of New York for the manufacture
and general introduction OF the new in
vention. As described. it is sort OF
combination of typewriter and tele-
graph instrument, and good judges
think it will supplsnt the telephone. In
that case, of course, neither Bells nor
Gray's patents would be any longer
worth lighting over.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-18

Owing to the railroad strike the horse
market has been very dull. Many Of
the horses sold here are for the North
ern market. and are shipped OF by rail.
hence when no shipments can be made,
Buyers refuse TO trade, leaving the eX-
pense OF feed on the sellers. NOtwith-
standing this depressing cause some
trades have been made. The roads lead
ing from the breeding grounds have been
open, and consequently the supply Is
exceeding the demand for the time being,
which may result in a temporary de-
clination of prices. The actual transac-
tiOns, rs far as Obtainable, are as follows:
one car Of mares, SlI; 3 cars of Mexican
mares. SlI.5O; car Of mules, $50; cars
of thin saddle horses, S22.5O; !
car OF Mexican mules, S2G; car Of
saddle horses, S3l; | car of saddle
horses, S27. 30. | car Spanish mares, Sl5;
/ car good mares, $22 30; 6 cars saddle
horses, good condition, S33 30; l car
small mules, $50; car yearling mules,
S27. 80: car msres, Sl5.50:2 car mules,
$40: I car horses, SIS; l car mares,
S2l 80: 3 cars saddle horses. $3.50; 6 cars
mares, $3.50; , cars mules, $50; cars
saddle horses, S32; car Spanish mules,
S26.50 cars thin Spanish mares, Sl5;
car mares, good, SIS.
The retail trade was better than the
preceding week, owing to clearer
weather and aggregated 300. The ag-
gregate sales fOrthe week were 1923, Of
which AS were horses, 425 mares, 225
mules, and retail. yard sales Of 300 head.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-18
The Loss of the Oregon.

NEW York, March 1G.-The Tribune
estimates the loss by the sinking OF the
Oregon as follows: Steamer, 81 100000;
cargo. S5OO,O 900; personal effects OF the
passengers, Sl50,00O; total, Sl,9OO,OOO.
Nothing has been heard of the OOlliding
schooner. The word Ella" as part OF
her name was thought to be, was seen
for a moment, but no vessel with that IN
her name could be thereabOut at the
time. The Epma e. Cotton might have
been in that neighbOrhoOd. There 10
little doubt that the vessel, with all on
board, went down.
Divers sent to the scene of the Oregon
wreck, got back to New York this
morning. They report that the Oregon
is broken into two pieces. The cargo
from her hold is coming to the surface.
The theory Is that she broke in two
when she hit the bottom. The only
thing now to be done with her will be
to blow mp the hulk in the hope Of allow
ing the cargo to be nshed up. The depth
of water is such that diving operations
can only be carried on in very mild
weather, if at all.
Mrs. Emma Freeman Frye, of Cincin-
natl. has applied for divorce. She was
married three years ago, and her hus-
band took her to the theater that night,
accompanied her home and kissed her
good-by. She has not seen him since.
The most popular cigarettes are the
Opera Pufls at popular prices. 4-|-l-Sye
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-18
EDITORIAL OPINIONS

Fort Worth Gazette
Sam Jones GAYS that hell is filled with
women shopping" If that is so, the
devil is having a hard time.
Galveston News.
Among the first rights Of a freeman, is
the right to go to wofS, and the man or
set OF men that would hinder him are
tyrants.
Uvalde Hespcrlau.
Grass Commissioner stephens is the
same blatant would-be lecturer he al
ways was, 1t isa pity to spoil a good
rail splitter by sending him out on such
mission.
Galveston Tribune.
There are many people who regard
capital punishment as barbarOus, but
there Is nothing that holds the passions
Of mankind in check so well as an occa-
sional glimpse of a few yards of hemp
with criminal snugly attached to one
end of It,
Paris News.
Sam Jones says it is the most beauti-
full sight in the world to see the head OF
a family surrounded by his household
reading the local paper which he has
paid for In advance, but Sam Small. the
converted newspaper man, says as good
a thing as he used TO want. was to tackle
this advance money and put himself on
the outside of 20 beers. He said every
thing looked beautiful then.
Dallas News.
There Is a warm discussion in hicaro
upon the subject Of cOrsets. A well
meaning, but misguided journal. pointed
out to the young ladies of that town the
awful effects Of sudden rush OF blood
into the vessels OF the body on the re-
moval Of the pressure. Instead Of re-
forming them, the revelation made mat
tiers worse, for to avoid these conse-
quenc's the dear, foolish creatures have
taken to sleeping with their corsets on.
Volumes Of argument would not CON
vince woman that corsets are injurl-
Gus.
Chicago News.
An attempt was made Yesterday by
Ford and Murphy, the New Orleans
murderers, to evade the extreme penalty
by taking poison. The horrible task cf
Of executing the criminals was per-
formed, although they were in a state
OF semi-cOnsoiOusnes at the final mo-
ments. This scene was probably the
last one Of the kind which will be en-
acted In Louisiana, as the members Of
the coming Legislature are disposed TO
abolish hanging. The Governor has no
doubt created strong feeling against
him among a certain class of local poll
ticians by his frmness in the case, but
he has won commentator from all those
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-18
Mol SUMMONS, bul lhe Disease.

1t would seem to he a truth appreciate by
all, and especially by professors OF the heal
ing art that to remove the disease not to al
lcviatr its symptoms, should be the chief aim
Of medication. Yet in how many instances do
we see this truth admitted in theory, ignored
In practice The reason that HOstctter's
Stomach Btters is successful in so many
eases, with which remedies previously tried
were inadequate to cope, is attributable TO the
fact that il is medicine which reaches ana
removes the causes OF the various maIadies to
which it is adapted Indigestion, fever and
ague, liver complaint, govt, rheumatism, dis,
order of the bowels, urinary affections and
other maladies are not palliated merely, but
rooted out by il. 1t goes to the fountain head.
1t is really, not nOminally, radical remedy,
and its endOws the system with an amount of
yigOr which is its best protection against dis
ease.