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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
WEEKLY STATESMAN.
THE WEEK IN CONGRESS.

The past week has not been a very
notable one in congress. The principal
bills introduced and debated we're the
pension bill and the bill for the admission
of Dakota.
The chief point of interest in the PEN
sion bill seems to be the charge that 1t is
bid by its supporters for the votes OF It's
benefcinries. This charge seems to have
struck home in several cases, if one may
judge from the way the supporters of the
bill squirm under this home thrust.
The people are beginning to tire Of
this drain upon the treasury, and the use
of the public monies to further the Polit-
ical ends of some of the congressman.
The second bill, that of the admission
of Dakota, is pushed by the republicans,
for political reasons alone: they are not
urging it's admission either for the pur-
pose of beneftting the state, or the
United States, but because it insures them
more strength in congress, and more votes
in the electoral college.
The democrats are not fighting the bill
on partisan grounds but for the specific
reason that the admission is not asked in
the regular way, but the Dakota people
are trying to coerce congress into admit
ting them. They do not ask to be ad-
mitted, but demand it in the most violent
manner. If one were to Judge from the
tone of the Dakota press, he would think
that they wanted to rush themselves in by
force of arms. Dakota has not evinced
proper respect, or acted at all constitu
tionally.
The bill for the retirement of certain
naval officers was also discussed. Con
gresham Sayers favoring. and Congress
man Reagan opposing it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
ARREST or HANCOCK.

Not least among the sensational occur
rences connected with the recent dreadful
and mysterious crimes was the ARREST, last
night, of Mr.. Moses II. Hancock, the sur
viving husband of Mrs. Hanc0Ek..' one of
the victims of Christmas eve nights
terrible tragedies. While the arrest of
Mr.. Hancock il an undoubted fact, the
authorities have enveloped it i'll mystery
almost as profound as that which broods
over the bloody murders of Molly Smith,
of Eliza Shelley, of Irene Cross. of Mary
Ramey and Grace Vance. Beyond the
mere fact of the arrest, all that is known
is the warrant was issued by Justice Won
Rosenberg, at the instance of n detective.
As in the Phillips case, at least, this is the
information furnished II is also darkly
limited that new testimony, in addition to
suspicion that arose at the inquest of Mrs.
Hancock has been found, which is ai-
verified to in our local columns. Whatever
the new testimony, it will have to be ms
strong as Holy Writ to convince
the people of this murder ridden commu-
nifty that Mr.. Hancock whatever motives
might have existed was the author of
the damnable and hellish crime that sent
his wife to the grave or, that he and Phil
lips, at the same hour of the same night
of blood, transformed themselves from
men into internal fiends, capable of the
horrible and revolving murder of their
wives. II will take strong testimony to
make the public believe that all these
devilish demonstrations were not the work
of the same bloody hand.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04

to suspend the cash paying power of the
state government? Why, the celebrated
nineteenth legislature. 1t is said that in
the eighteenth Legislature Judge Terrell,
foreseeing this very state of things. OPP
posed the reduction of taxation below the
danger point. Comptroller Swain. also
foreseeing the present result and wishing
to avert it, opposed reduction which
however, seems to have been favored by
the executive. Although cash payments
have been temporarily suspended, it does
not follow that the great state of Texas
is ''bursted." SO far from il there is lit
tie doubt that when, after the 1st of March.
tax collectors Throughout the state
begin to send in their stipends, cash in
the treasury will be plenty again and
payment resumed. Let the blame rest
ON the moulders of the nineteenth legisla-
ture, where it belongs and who are alone
responsible for this thing. This is the
result of kid legislation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
TREASURY MATTERS.

The cessation of cash payments at the
state treasury yesterday was, of course,
something of n sensation i'll financial and
other circles. As will be found in our
local columns, the reason assigned for
ringing down the curtain was the
presentation of n demand from the educa-
tional department for $4,000, interest
due the available school fund. The check,
it is stated, could not be cashed. Hence,
payment on all other claims was stopped,
and the conclusion arrived at to turn over
all revenues to the available school fund
first occurrence of the kind in our state
finances for seven years. Ii is affirmed
the state is on the wrong side of the ledger
to the amount of Sl50,OOO, including the
$4,000 above alluded to. Thus, the
famous cash balance, which grew from
$79,64S in January, 1879, to S694,335.23
in September, 1880, has gone down to
$l50,OOO worse than nothing in January,
1856! The question is, to what is this
state of things due! Certainly not to
those state officials having in charge the
finances of the state government. and
whose functions are to carry out and
execute, not make, the laws of Texas.
Who and what then? Why, to the reduc-
ton of taxation. Who caused the reduc-
tion of taxation to so low an ebb as thus
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
LET THE PEOPLE CHOOSE.

The following editorial, taken from the
Galveston News, contains food for reflec-
ton. Trading in politics is becoming en-
tirely too common, and these who use
their official positions in this way for the
perpetuation of their power, cannot be
too strongly condemned. The people
should not submit to the dictation of pol
iticians, in the selection of United
States senator, but should choose for
themselves the man best fitted for that
important place, and there seems to be a
common feeling among them that Judge
Terrell is the man.
On this subject, the News says:
That Terrell senatorial boom shows no
abatement, but seems to gather strength
and bouyancy day by day, as it gees flash
ing and careering over the state. II pre-
sents, too, the peculiar aspect of wide
spontaneity of origin and inspiration,
fostered, seemingly, by state pride, and re-
ceiving no encouragement from sectional
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
T1iiE PAPERS ON THE DEFICIT.

The deficit in the treasury has called
forth very general expression from the
leading papers of the state. Yesterday
the Fort Worth Gazette and Houston Post
both had long editorials on the situation.
The Gazette, after reviewing the causes
which have led to the events of the week
at the state treasury, says:
Had the advice of Comptroller Swain
been needed two years ago, this would not
have happened. He alone saw the disas-
trous consequences that would attend the
further diminution of an already deficient
revenue, and he warned the responsible
officials in time To avoid the false step.
No demagogism sweryed him from his
plain duty. 1t was unpopular then to in.
sist that taxes could not be reduced, but
popular clamor could not blind him to
facts. He knew that il was unsafe to
lower the rate of taxation, and said Sc
He predicted a deficiency rs the result
and the deficiency is at hand.
The Gazette then goes on to say that
Colonel Swain is the right sort of prac-
can appreciate the needs of the people
and has the backbone to stand up for
what he knows to be right The Houston
Post in its editorial of yesterday, is loud
in praise of the sagacity and farseeing
craftsmanship of Mr.. Swain, who, two
years ago, predicted the present mishap
in the treasury not only so, but suggested
the proper prophylactics, but they were
not needed, and the result is before us.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
MAY PACL closes ont for Ar :

MAX PAUL closes out for this
season the entire stock of Mems and
Youths Clothing and Boots at % per cent.
off. including 20 gents fine Imported black
suits, at $500, formerly $500: also all
the blankets, bed comforts an! winter
dress goods at % per cent off; sells A
Fruit of the Loom Domestic at 734c per
yard; Sea Island, at &c; best calicos, at
&c; worsteds at &c per yard; long oil
coats at $3.50; double ones, at $500;
suger, Slac; all kinds of beans, peas,
dried apples, hominy. grits, oatmeal, Fox
starch, etc. all &c per pound; choice Rio
coffee at 1212c; Snowflake crackers at
Pic: bacon. 6Mc.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04

A SENSATIONAL story comes from the
north of regularly organized band of in
cendiaries in West Virginia town, form
ed by substantial and prominent citizens
for the purpose of destroying their prop
erty in order to get the insurance. If this
be true, then there should be a law to pre-
vent the insuring of property above its
value, as that is undoubtedly the reason. if
there is any such society formed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
yoIrUAyEAPERFECT RIGHT

When you demand Benson Capcine Plaster of a
druggist, to expect TO receive one ct there are,
wa regret TO say, few druggists of the Cheap John
variety who will try to persuade you to accept son
worthless substitute with asimilar sounding name,
such as "Capscin,' "Capsicum, "Capucip,
"Capsicine" etc, prefxed sometimes with the
name "Burton" or "Benton' Cheap John will
offer YOU one of these wreched limitations for half
the price of the genuine, as he can well AFFORD TO
do, it, real value being nothing, and it, cost but
little more Benson's are the only lOrus plasters
that can be depended upon 10 cure every al ment
subject 10 external treatment They are pr mpi,
sure and thorough. Protect yourself against e
eestion by buvinC of reliable druggists only. The
,renuine hears the ''rhree Seals trademark and
bas the word .'Capcine" cut in the centre.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
THE HANCOCK CASE.

The arrest of Mr.. Moses H. Hancock,
of this city, charged with the awful muir
der of his wife, seems to have attracted
great attention all over the state. The
case takes on fresh interest, and will
eventually assume national notoriety, from
the fact that one of the very best citizens
of Austin, and one of the ablest intellects
in the country, man of national reputa-
ton, an ex-congressman, Hon. John
Hancock, has voluntarily offered his pro-
fessional services to defend the prisoner,
with no money to employ counsel to de-
fend himself, in what is going to be a
rough and tumble tussle for his life.
Everything that can be hooked up by re-
porters and correspondents touching this
arrest, and, indeed covering all the other
horrible transformations of the past year, has
been ventilated and telegraphed abroad,
until now there is almost as deep an inter
est taken in the murders in New York city
as in Austin. One of the latest statements
is that Officer Moore, of Waco, who came
down some days ago to assist local detec-
tives in working up evidence in the case
Moore doesn't believe in the maniac theory,
but that all these fearful killings were the
work of different individuals. Moore
hints at evidence in the Hancock matter
not yet laid before the public. Officer
Moores theory is directly opposed to that
claim that the whole series of crimes, at
least up to and including the murder of
Oracle Vance and Orange Washington,
were the work of two or three persons of
the colored persuasion and whose
names were given by Detective Long.
Whatever theory is correct-and we do
not undertake to pass judgment on this
stupenduous and bloody mystery-the de-
tectives, amateur and otherwise, will prob
ably in Il few days, in open proceedings, |
have chance to bring up all the evidence
they have against the prisoner, Hancock.
If they can prove this man murdered his
wife all well and good. IfnGt the amateurs
themselves should be promptly showed into
GingGe- hoie What is wanted is to get at
the bottom of this horrible business, which
has damaged our city in more ways than
one. We desire the assassin, or assassins,
unearthed, whoever or whatever they are,
and when discovered to be made to suffer
the full penalty of their crimes. But in
the attempt let no innocent man suffer-
no guilty man escape the terrible reckon
ing that should await the author or au-
thors of Il series of crimes unparalleled
in this or any other country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
cattle somewhere in the west.

The Waco Examiner charges the STATES
MAN with having no faith in the guilt of
Hancock We have given no point blank
or direct opinion in the matter. All the
STATESMAN did was to call attention to the
circumstances of the fact. We leave the
question of the quilt or innocence of the
accused to the courts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04

The Waco Day hits the nail on the
head when it says:
Another plan to get Dakota into the
union. When the next freeze, comes, turn
the territory upside down and slide it
southeastward on the ice. If it stops and
rests on Ohio, so much the better.
Congress had better adopt this sugges-
ton. and then set fire to the coal beds
under Ohio, melt the whole mass into a
plastic state, and then send Senator Vest
out to mould it into state after his own
heart
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04

AND now that congress is in session
and there is chance to get at the federal
treasury, we hear once more of pleuro-
pnemcnia. DR.. Salmon wants big APP
preparation for guarantees and stamp
ing out the disease. We may soon expect
to hear of outbreaks of the disease among
cnttle somewhere in the west.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04

The restoration of the ancient kingdom
of Poland is now being agitated. 1t can
never be done without the effusion of
more blood tan it is worth.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
ADVICE no MOTHERS.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing yrup should
always be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
lays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the
best remedy for diarrhna. 25c. b tile.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04

A cold may e dangerous thing or
not, depending upon the means at hand
to combat it. 1t is a wise precaution to
provide against emergencies that are
liable to arise in every family. In sud
den attacks of cold, Group, asthma, etc =,
Ayers Cherry Pectoral will prove the
quickest and most effective cure, and
your best friend.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04

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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
CIItE FOM PILES.

Piles are frequently preceded by a
sense of weight in the back, loins and
lower pant of the abdomen, causing the
Trtient to suppose he has scme affection
of the kidneys or neighboring organs.
At times SYMPTOMS of indigestion are pre-
sent, fatulency. uneasiness of the stomach,
etc. A moisture like Precipitation, pro-
ducing a very disagreeable itching after
getting warm is common attendant.
Blind, bleeding and itching piles yield at
once to the application of DR.. Bosanko's
Pile Remedy, which acts directly on the
parts affected, absorbing the tumors'
allaying intense itching, and effecting a
permanent cure. Price 80 cents. Address,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04

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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-11
STATEMENT NO. 4.
RECEIPTS, YEAR 1881.


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collections Nc. Lin detail
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upon City
NO I'm detail
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No. LIND ~
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Certificate of 0'o
C,tates of Io
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Henry sidewalk ofy Statement
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-11

Peter Berkeys sidewalk 1881 paid per
- Statement No. B in detail
pad otatement NO. detail
teel openings: damages paid Statement No i'll detail
Oneha estimated improvements paid into the ctv
treasury prior to letting of contracts
owners out OF assessments as per Statement No. g. in
Timothy Reardons city wokhouse building first
estimate Statement No B. in detail. 416
Peter Rerkey President City Workhouse
scidentak expenses Statement No. ), in detail. ~ 16a
James s. Bu1is contract house building
Statement s NO 3 in detail ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1909
D. a. eTeefS around market
Statement No 3, in detail. ..................... $40
Breen oungS contract for tagging
Statement No. 3, in aetail. 53s
Market house construction Statement in
Heatcote Wisnoms engine house No. s. corner
Seby avenue and Mackubin street, Statement No.
John Youngeeens street bridge abu
ments at crossing of Trout Brook. Statement B. in
Erroneous assessments returned under resolutions
statement No 3, i'll detail Observation-Disclosures.
Miscellaneous local assessment Statement
detail ..:.::....................... 1883
DaKota county roads Statement No. B. in detail
Wabasla street bridge expenses Statement No
T. McManuS lease, rent paid for municipal
ing the erection of the Market house. Statement in
William P Murray city Attorney court costs Sttme No o
John Weber Chief of Police contingent expenses Statement
No, 3 ia detail Observation-Disclosures. 1OO
Edmund Rice Mayor. cyclone sufferers of Brown and
Ncolet counties Statement ....... o.Ool
Relief to sufferers i'll the Sixth ward by
Statement No s in detail. ................... 2'92l
reserve Fund Account lands purchased
poses under special legislation and resolutions
Gil, Statement No 3 in detail. Observation-Disclosures.
Certificates of Indebtedness, (Mechans National Bank
Statement No. 8 in detail.
Interest certificates Indebtedness erchants National
Bankl Statement No 3 in detail
oaEIes. oaenlenI NO. ~ detail % ,SSe
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STATEMENT NO. 3---Continued
on of Accounts for which Treasury



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Iolce Department. Statement
General EXPENSES, Statement
engineering Department Statement
sewerage expenses. Statement
House of
total for cIy's portion
Statement
Licenses returned Statement
in
DamageS detail
fuDlc in
Statement
second Statement
No in
Ward expenses Statement No
ST. Paul GasllgM Company Nav to
l. Statement
d. Saronl gasoline street stree
No. 1 OoO
St Paul Water Company, water Furnished for
public uses from June L. 80, to June temen No
IN detail
Fire Department, Council Statement No. Sin ~
detail
Fire Department. F.. A. City Treasurer incidental
expense vouchers allowed by Common Council.
No in detail 1,1ae24
Board of Fire Commissioners padd
report OF the Secretary Statement
Cetlhcaes OF sale paid thes
render OF the certificates of the
money statement NO. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Statement n :.
r. a ftenz City treasurer Incidental
Statement 1892
A. O locaas ncoUec-
TONS as per Statement No s4a7e
Total expenditures.
Balance of cash in hands of F.
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STATEMENT NO. is.

Recaptuaon of Outstanding
City bonds venu Gncluding
au Railroad company $3.50 600 fund for the
Northern Pacific Railroad
road company Statement No
Ciy Dohds tissue OF Statement No
~ No. 9 in detail
Statement i'll detail
Grand total outstanding
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..." STATEMENT NO.
Outstanding City Bonds Issue January lst 1882

Third ward engiue house lot......
Third ward engine house lot......
Fifth ward engine housed OF. 49,.
Second ward engine house lot. :.
Second ward engine house lot. -.
First ward engine house lot. -.
First ward engine house lot. .....
Building First ward engine house
Building First ward engine house
Fire department. INSTRUMENTATION.
Building Third ward engine house
Fire department. ................
City indebtness. Observation-Disclosures.
Int. on bonus bonds to railroads. g.
Int. on bonus bonds to railroads. e.
Aims house and hospital. ........
Hospital. 49,.
Hospital. .........,...............
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