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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-07-17
Cure for Piles.

Piles are frequently preceded by
sense of weight in the back, loins and
lower part of the abdomen, causing
the patient to suppose he has some af-
lection of the kidneys or neighboring
organs. AT times, symptoms of indi-
gestion are present., flatulency, I'M
easiness of the stomach, etc. A mois-
ture like perspiration, producing a
very disagraeeable itching, after get
ting warm, is a common attendant.
Blind, Bleeding, and Itching Piles
yield at once to interpolation of DR..
BosankO's Pile remedy, which acts
directly upon the parts affected, alb
sorbing the Tumors, allaying the in
tense itching, and effecting a perma-
nent cure. Price so cents. Address
The DIR. Bosanko Medicine Co.. Piqua,
o. Sold by w. H, Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-07-17
The Sparta Election.
Nashville American.

Nashville American.
SPARTA, TENN, July l5.-As had
been previously announced, the cleo
ton over the incorporation of West
Sparta came off yesterday, amid con-
siderable excitement. Thepolls were
open from 10 a. m. to 4 p. M, and
when the result was announced it was
found that the corporation men had
failed to carry the day. Forty-four
voters were registered, and only
twenty-five of them voted, twenty
three for and two against the incor-
poration. But as the law required
two-thirds of the voters registered,
the effort proved a vain one.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-07-17
Notice..

All parties indebted to the estate OF
L. G. Turpin, decd, are hereby noti-
fed to come forward at once and set
tie their accounts, or the same will
be placed in the hands of an officer
for collection.
Mrs. MARY TURPIN, Adm'X,
of l.. G. TURPIN, Decd.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-07-17
For Sale or Rent.

A two-story cottage with u rooms,
all newly finished, pleasantly located
in Tullahoma, Tennessee, is offered
for sale or rent. Apply to J. F.
Thomas, Real Estate Agent, Tulla-
homa, Tenn, or Geo. w. Harrison,
No. 7 Noel Block, Nashville, Tenn.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-07-17
Two Important Revenue Measures.

The ways and means committee
have instructed Breckenridge ofKen-
lucky to report favorably on the bill
reducing the tax on fruit brandy from
ninety cents to fifty cents per gallon;
also on the bill which permits tobacco
growers to sell their product to any
dealer, whether licensed or UNI
licensed.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-07-17

The Indian Princess is still the
leading cent cigar in this market.
You will find it at ID. l.. Browns,
Warren House corner.
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1886-06-10

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uerben ole Genuine in Der 2onifidna Gtaats.
eotterie, bte ibnen prdfentid tuerOen, aus3abIen.
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BEST SET OF TEETH S..

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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05
MR. COLLIER ANSWERED.

Further correspondence and a
selection from the Fort Worth
Gazette put new face upon the
controversy between the Rev. John Collier
and the people of Decatur. The STATES
MAN few days ago at the request of the
Rev. John Collier printed his card in de-
NAL of the charges made against him by
the Wise county gentlemen. Mr.. Golfers
card was sweeping and denunciatory'
Rut now the retort is made, and the char
acter of the gentlemen replying Is
youched for by the clerk of Wise county
under his official seal, that the statement
made by six of the board of directors OF
the proposed university was correct, that
the last card of Mr.. Shoemaker is en-
tirely true, and that Mr.. Golfers state
ment was a perversion of the facts.
The STATESMAN has no special candi-
date for the office of state supe-
rintendent of instruction, but, dur
ing the canvass, considers it to be its
dnty to thoroughly ventilate charges such
as have been made against Mr.. Collier,
that the people may know all the facts in
the case and not vote bllndly. This last
statement so corroborated, bears the
strongest impress of truth. And it does
seem that Mr.. Collier, in his vehemence,
might have accounted for his card of ex-
PLANTATION on other grounds than because
of his connection with the Masonic and
other orders, the church, and for the credit
of his family. In matter of this kind,
mans first duty is to protect and Justify
himself-in doing this he best exculpaSes
the secret orders to which he belongs, and
cherishes the honor of his family SO,
conscious of the strength of his position
he surely needed not the sympathy this
appeal might arouse. This matter has
not been explained to the satisfaction of
the people. Mr.. Collier does not stand
exculpated-bu this most damaging af-
fair still fOrblds his elevation to Office at
the hands of the people.
In the counties already instructed for
Mr. Collier this matter should call for
econsideration--in uninstructed counties
let the truth be known. These men can
not be convicted of conspiracy, and until
this shall be done their statements show
that Mr. Collier is o man most unsuited
for the office to which he aspires.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05
NOT A WALK-OYER.

The Galveston convention may, and
will nominate whom they please. There
is one thing, however, that amounts to
certainty. The democracy will not have
a walk,oyer this fall. There are signs,
and have been for some time past, that
the old opposition will be galvanized, and
start up from its grave to brighten the
cohorts of the democratic party The
republican leaders, with 10000 straight
votes of that party Mt their back, are
even now studying the political chess
board and its possible combinations, to
defeat their old enemy.
Oyertures and Establishments are being,
and will be, held out to the 100000 mem
bers of the Farmers Alliance in this state;
to the Knights of Labor, to the old green
back element, to soreheai Democrats and
every element of political power that
could possibly be used against the democ-
racy.
The probabilities of an opposition
stronger, more defiant than any since the
days of L. j. Davis, headed by some
renegade democrat, better adapted to
leadership, more calculated for success
than Wash Jones, are not to be ignored
1t, therefore, behooves the Galveston con
vention to select a ticket that will add to,
instead of reducing, the present over
whelming majority of the democratic
party in this state.
This is day of astonishing develop
ments, and the new and uncertain polit-
ical forces that have arisen in the political
situation in Texas since the last election,
give no assurance of continuance of the
old status. The union of the republicans,
Knights of Labor, and even portion of
the Alliance, might develop power so
formidable as seriously to threaten, not
merely a reduction of the majority, but
the absolute overthrow of the democratic
party in Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05

Such a course would be betrayal of
trust as criminal as the misappropriation
of an orphans estate. But here the mat
ter is Just at hand, and of instant, practi-
cal benefit, as well as promising future
profit. Under existing circumstances, and
because of dearth of rain, all the state can
hope to gam from these western school
lands is few cents year rental, while
cattle roam a country at times luxuriant,
at times parched and desolate. Let some
of the available school funds be made to
minister to the schools best interest; let
irrigation cause that country to rejoice in
constant moisture and guarantee of life,
and the inducements to settlers-actual
settlers, not scheming syndicates-will not
need Advertising Texas resources are
utilized, a prairie blossoms out with dwell
ings, the school fund is increased
a thousand fold, and Texas gains her
greatest boom and best assurance of
being in name and fact an Empire State.
Texas needs in power just such men as
Walsh-men with such broad and pro
gressive, yet careful and conservative
views. Men who know the growth of the
past, and thus have guide for the future.
Texas is on the eve of change; it must
come, but let it come in the line of true
progress, not experiment. Commissioner
Walsh is known, has been thoroughly
tried, and his record binds and calls him
to a continued trust. He will be returned
to the Office he has filled successfully so
long. He is committed to this great
plan of gaining irrigation for Texas. 1t
is in the line of his duties, and his etfi-
cheney gives assurance of success. Let
this crowning glory of Texas come, and
quickly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05
IRRIGATION THE NEED OF TEXAS.

In Wednesday mornings paper, there
was published most interesting letter
from Land Commissioner Walsh, to a
gentleman in Pecos county, on the sub
iect of irrigation in the west The sub
iect is treated not from the standpoint of
a novice or enthusiast, but shows evidence
of careful study, and is supported by valu-
able data taken from the past. That lack
of water is the one enemy to Texas, and
especially in her western country is I'M
questioned, and the solution of this prob
dem of relief is the great desideratum.
Artesian wells have been tried, with vary
ing success and at great expense. These
may furnish n local, but not general
benefit. Irrigation spreading out from
neighboring streams seems the most feas-
ible plan, but most difficult to reduce to
details. These difficulties are summarized
by Mr.. Walsh generally as follows viz:
l. Isolated settlers cannot control capt.
tai sufficient for system of irrigation.
2. None us of wish these lands to pass
into the hands of syndicates who will soon
place them beyond the reach of poor
men.
3. That no plan can be devised by
which the school lands can be irrigated
without irrigating like amount of pri'
vate railroad land.
The first and second difficulties obatin
because the class of people pushing out
hardsnips of pioneer life, are not people
of wealth or even comfortable means, but
men of push and vim-the yeomanry, the
backbone of nation. These men are
either encouraged by the state govern
ment or backed by syndicates. The
scheme cited by Commissioner Walsh, OF
the gentleman who wanted to buy lands III
Pecos valley for "actual settlers" is an il
lustration of our meaning.
The third difficulty is met, if the plan
suggested by Mr.. Walsh, of cooperating
with these. railroad companies and neigh
boring private owners, is adopted. That
they would quickly accede to such plar
is undoubted, as they see the great en-
hancement in value to their property, il
would work. They, as business men
would not hesitate to place money in &
project absolutely assuring such q
splendid return. Half of the question i
answered-the state must meet the rest o
Che issue.
We would be the last to advocate tn
states specializing in indefinite schemes
and for distant and uncertain gain
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05
GREER COUNTY.

The publication of the report of the
Texas members of the Greer county COM
mission will renew public interest in a
matter that seems as far from settlement
as ever, and that will eventually have to be
settled by an authority higher than the
commi sion.
One of the chief issues, if not the most
prominent one, raised by the commission,
was the Tooth meridian boundary.
The true meridian, as now indicated on
the maps, constitutes the western bound
airy of Greer county, and it is claimed by
Commissioner Herndon this true meridian
is the real boundary line of the treaty of
February %, 1919; his view being that the
question at issue is whether the north or
south fork of Red river is the Red river
meant in the treaties.
But, the position assumed by Com
mlssioners Breckenridge, Freeman
and Burgess, after, thorough
investigation, is highly inter
esting one. 1t is, briefly, that the Tooth
meridian, as laid down on Melish's map,
and which lay TO the eastward of the june
ton of the two forks of Red river, and
therefore to the east of what is now known
as Greer county, is the true boundary
meant by the treaties, no matter whether
Melish's meridian was the true one, as de-
termined by astronomy, or not.
1t is conceded the 100 meridian of Me-
lish was a false one. Besides other argu-
ments that this is the true boundary, it is
held that the landmarks laid down by
Melish, without the aid of astronomical
observations, would be sufficient to enable
a boundary commission to run the line on
the ground precisely as these great
landmarks fix it. Commissioners
Breckenridge and Freeman, in their
argument made it clear that this false
meridian was the real boundary meant by
the treaty makers. This would add some
1900 square miles to Texas territory, OF
enough for dozen large counties.
This question of the Tooth meridian was
more important and favorable issue fol-
Texas than that of the two forks
of the Red river. 1t was as
serted by Commissioner Freeman
in the report that had Colonel Herndon
sided with the other Texas commissioners
in their views OH the meridian, the whole
issue might have been, ere this, decided
favorably to Texas. But Colonel Herndor
made strong protest, which, of course
weakened the Texas position in the eyes
of the United States commissioners an(
the result is before us, of the probabilit!
of long litigation of years before thu
matter is definitely settled.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05
WEEKLY STATESMAN.
TERRELL AND HANCOCK.
AUSTIN TEXAS

The letter of Judge Terrell, published
this merning, and showing up the rela-
lions previously existing between himself
and Judge Hancock, is in one sense ter
rife. Terrell, while clearing his own
skirts of any responsibility for their
present disagreement, paints the ingratl-
tude of his opponent with the hand OF
master. The picture stands out in bold
relief, and is one that will make few
friends for Judge Hancock.
Terrelrs letter is evidence that he has
followed Shakespeare's advice to beware
of FIGHT. but once in make it so that
your antagonist will beware of you.
Judge Terrell backs up with documen-
tary evidence, some of the assertions
previously made, and to which Mr.. Han
cock originally took exception.
In the letter, Hancock'5 Georgetown
speech is pretty we'll answered, and so
effectively that the ex-congressman will
doubtless be quiet for awhile at least
Hancock has probably discovered what
he ought to have known before, that Ter
rell is dangerous antagonist to tackle,
or stir up, particularly when, as in the
present instance, he has the truth on his
aiIa
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05

box of pills. Find out
about them, and you
will always be thank
full. One pill a dose.
Pasons'P Pills contain
nothing harmful, are
easy to take, and
cause no inconven-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05

THEY are trying to gain prohibition in
Saunders county, Mississippi, by disfran-
chising competent voters. Primaries are
to be held at which certain persons
legally entitled will not be allowed to vote.
Few good things are attempted to be &C.
,omplished in an illegal way. If prohi-
sition is good thing, liberty and pr eser-
alton of the government and the rights
# secures to US are far better. IT'S this
display of fanaticism and unbridled
audacity that will ruin any cause, even
the best. Prohibitionists should keep
''hands off" of rights, blood bought and
precious.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05
AN ARTFUL DODGE.
POLITICAL WAYS THAT ARE
DARK, AND TRICKS THAT
ARE VAIN.
A PRIVATE LETTER ANSWERED IN
A WAY WHOLLY UNEXPECTED,
AND WHICH FELL UNDER
THE WATCHFUL EYE
OBTHE STATES
MAN.

The following correspondence which fell
into the clutches of The STATESMAN last
night, is decidedly cool and refreshing
this hot weather and will bear careful in
spection. The correspondence explains
itself.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05

NOTWITHSTANDING all the misrepresen-
tations of Judge Hancock in his furious
Georgetown speech, which was intended
as a crusher for Terrell, the Williamson
county convention yesterday, composed
of her best men, instructed for Judge
Terrell, with but one dissenting vote.
Verify, truth is mighty and will prevail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05

The women who are throwing bouquets
to the anarchists, at Chicago, would prob
ably languish for Satan himself were he
to appear on earth.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05

The paper on which The STATESMAN is
printed is furnished by the Graham Paper
Co., st. Louis.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05
OFFICE W. NJ. BROWN, ATTORNEY
AT LAW,
AUSTIN, Texas. Julv 81 1SS

AUSTIN, Texas, July 81, 1886.
Mr.. Eldridge Perry, Moffat, Bell County, Texas
DEAR SIR: l enclose an editorial by
James P. Newcomb, editor of the San An.
tonic Evening Paper" clipped from the
issue of the 14th instant, referring to Mr..
John D. McCalls employment and con-
duct in the comptroller's office, at the
close of Gov. Davis administration IN
January of 1874. Mccall is now posing
before the public as an original, uncondi-
tional democrat, and as having been in
full sym pathy with Coke and his party
when he undertook to GUST Davis from the
capitol.
He has a certificate from DIR. W. c..
Phillips, Bledsoe's chief clerk, to this
effect, but other good republicans about
here talk very differently, as does Jas. P.
Newcomb, who was Gov. Davis secretary
of state.
If Mccall was really and truly repub-
lican in 1874 and sympathized with and
aided and abetted Davis either with arms,
or in any useful and effective way, and
now admitted and justified it, he might re-
tain the respect of democrats and repub-
licans alike, but if he was in full sympa-
thy and fellowship and confidence with
the republicans, and now denies it and
disowns his former associates because the
democracy has become stronger and more
popular, surely the republicans ought to
show him no quarter. l have been in
formed that you were in the comptroller's
Office at the time mentioned.
Please give me such information as to
the part Mccall took, and how he was re-
garded among the clerks during the Davis
and Coke difficulties as your recollection
will justify.
1 would like it in the form of a state
ment addressed, "to whom it may con-
Germ" and signed by yourself. Your early
attention to my request will oblige. Your
truly, W. M. Brown.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05

The STATE OF TEXAS.
COUNTY OF BELL.

Before me this day personally appeared
Eldridge Perry, now resident of Motfat,
in said county and state, to me well
known, after being by me duly sworn, de-
poses and says that, during the admins
tration of ex Governor E. j. Davis, that
he was employed by A. Bledsoe in the of
flee of the comptroller of public accounts,
and that John D. Mccall was employed in
the same Office and continued in the same
Office until the difficulty between Coke and
Davis, when said Mccall, being in strong
sympathy with Coke, left the office and
did not return, nor did he aid or assist the
Davis administration, directly or indi-
rectly. Atfant further says that the said
John d. Mccall entered, remained, was
recognized, and retired from the comp
troller's office as a full-fedged democrat,
and that the comptroller knew the pro-
clivities of the Mccall family to be demo-
cratic. Affiant further deposes and says
the charges made by James p. NewcOmb
are without foundation of truth, but are
conceived and founded in malice, and
prompted by parties governed by envy,
and who claim to be democrats, but are
really diso"ganizers, and ought to be
quietly retired from the party on IA long
probation.
Affiant further swears that in making
this affidavit he is governed by justice
only, having no feeling in the matter of
which whips in the democratic fight, all
things being equal. Affiant further &C.
poses and says that this affidavit is made
without the knowledge of the said joni D.
McC all, but simply as a refutation of the
charue mazda Inv NewcOmb
ELDRIDGE PERRY.
Sworn to and subscribed before me at my
C--- office at Moffat, Bell county
L. s. Texas, July 27, 1886.
- W. H. SYKES,
Justice of the Peace and exOfficio Notary
Public Bell County, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05
GREER COUNTY PATENTS.
SUIT INSTITUTED FOR THE CAN
COLLATION. OF VETERAN
PATENTS

Yesterday the attorney general, as long
threatened, instituted suit in district court
for the cancellation of patents to lanes
in Greer county, for &c, 1887 acres, issued
in the name of John NJ. Swisher, and 140,-
800 acres. patented to j. NJ. Day, j. W.
Powers, Maddox Bros. j. Anderson, and
the Day Land IL Cattle company. The
ground Of the suit is, that the act of 1879
reserved the lands from location, by seq
gregating it from the public domain and
specifically appropriating it, one-half to
the school fund and the other half to the
payment of the public debt.
The attorney general in his petition
says, "the commissioner of the land
Office and the governor did recog-
nize the surveys and locations, and
did
WRoNGFULLY AND ILLEGALLY
patent in the name of the state of
Texas" and "that the said patents were
wrongfully and illegally issued and were
granted in utter disregard of the pro-
visions of the act of February %, 1879.
| From information obtained last even
! ing the above suit has been brought III
the district court of Travis county with
out the consent of the defendants, to
change of venue from Wheeler county,
and it is asserted that this court has no
| jurisdiction.
Again, it is alleged that veteran certiti-
Gates were located in Greercountry eigh-
teen months before the defendants To-
Gated theirs and had patents issued to
them, and the attorney general raised no
objection.
1t will be remembered that Senator
Harrison introduced bill in the nine
teenth legislature giving the attorney
general authority to institute suit for the
cancellation of the patents in controversy
but it was overwhelmingly defeated.
The suit instituted yesterday is with
out the consent of the governor.