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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21
A WAR EPISODE.
TWO GALLANT SOLDIERS AFTER
A QUARTER OF a CENTURY RE
WYE SOME WAR MEMORIES.

Some time ago Col. w. j. Swain, comp
troller of the state of Texas passed
through Louisville, Ky. While at the de-
pot in that city he remembered that a
gallant federal officer whom he met on a
battle field in Georgia, hailed from Louis
vile, and the incidents of the meeting
were of such character that Col. Swain
determined to ascertain, if possible, if he
was still alive.
Calling policeman to him he asked if
certain gentleman lived in Louisville.
The policeman happened to know the
name, and promptly replied that he did,
and that he was surgeon of the Louis
vile d Nashville railroad company. Col.
Swain then drew out one of his cards and
directed the policeman to deliver
it to the doctor, and tell
him that it was from a gentleman
who met him on the battle field at New
nan, Ga. The policeman did as directed,
and day or two ago Col. Swain received
the following letter, which explains itself
THE LETTER.
LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE r. r. Co.,
OFFICE OF SURGEON,
LOUISVILLE, KY, October s, 1886.
Ny DEAR SIR:-One of our policemen
handed me your card day or two since,
with information that you were the officer
to whom l surrendered during the battle
at Newman, Georgia, and the same one
that kindly furnished me a hat which
although too small for my big head, was
very gratefully received and appreciated.
The officer informed me that you told
him that the battle occurred in Texas. In
this l presume, and hope he is mistaken,
and that you told him you were in Texas
regiment. Nearly quarter of century
has passed since then. I would be de-
lighted to know that you are the same
person. Will you kindly answer this as
soon as convenient and give me the facts
and incidents as you remember them.
Can you tell me where my sword is? 1t
had my name etched upon the back of it;
Capt. Geo. W. Griffiths, Second Volunteer
Cavalry, L. S. A. 1 very distinctly remem-
Der that private soldier was about to
shoot me down and had his gun aimed di-
rectly at me, when You or some other Off |
Ger stepped from behind the bushes in
time to save my life. was parlying with |
him or protesting against giving up my
sword as had already delivered him my
revolver. l was shot by spent ball in
the ankle. write this hurriedly, hoping !
that l may find in you the gallant
officer that treated an unfortunate
devil of prisoner as only brother sol
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21
TARIFF AND REPUBLICANISM.

The San Antonio Express, whose attack
on Hon. Joe Sayers, democratic candi-
date for congress in the Tenth district,
has aroused an unfavorable sentiment
towards that paper, does not reply to
the recent editorial in THE STATESMAN.
But the Express contents itself with the
following gibe:
The AUSTIN STATESMAN says $50 far as
the tariff goes the Express is virtually
republican" The STATESMAN should dis
charge It's proof.reader. The sentence
quoted, considering the intelligence and
honesty of The STATEsMAN's editor, evil
IDENTIFY was written "really sensible" in
stead of virtually republican," as pub
lished.
In the article referred to we gave the
Express fair and square opportunity to
deny the charge of being VIRTUALLY
republican" 1t does not do so. 1t does
not deny that it is high protective
tariff organ, nor that, as we have charged
it is In unison on that question with JIM
Blaine, of Maine, the bitter and lifelong
enemy of the south, of It's material in
terests, and in fact, of everything south
ern.
If the Express is high protective tariff
paper it, in effect admits the truth of the
charge of republicanism preferred by The
STATESMAN, because the tariff is now the
distinctive issue and test between the ma
tional democratic and republican parties.
1t would have afforded us pleasure to have
recorded the denial of this charge by a
paper of such prominence and influence
in west Texas politics as the Express. We
are sorry any leading paper in Texas
should be found fighting against the plain
interests of its own section, state and com
munity.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21

The dream.of great seaport at Sabine
Pass has vanished, unless modern science
can erect barrier against hurricanes
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21

Great preparations are being made py
the democratic party in Laredo for par
becue, TO be given at the Piscadilos' On
Texas Mexican railroad, on the 17th lnsi'
Arrangements have been made TO tahs
out 800 voters from Laredo,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21
ADVERTISING RATES.

Solid nonpariel the basis Of measure about seven
words 10 the line, twelve lines to an inch,
DAILY EDITION Display advertisements, tran-
sent twelve certs per line for the first insertion,
slx cents per ILL iOr the second insertion and five
cents per line fol bsequent, consecutive inser-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21

N-Population of Austin, according to cen US
taken in 1885, "a 900.
The STATESMAN is prepared with its new Camp
DELL press TO take contracts for printing weekly
papers al reasonable rates
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21

We are authorized to announce A. II. MORRIS
IA a candidate for reelection 10 the office Of
County Collector at the next general election
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21
BICKLER'S BOUNTY.
TWO SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE
TENAS GERMAN AND ENG
LISH ACADEMY DONATED.

LISH ACADEMY Donated.
The following characteristic letter of
Professor Jacob Bickler attests his appre-
citation of the efforts being made to estab-
fish a home for disabled and needy ex-
Confederate soldiers:
Col. Will Lambert, Secretary Confederate Home,
Austin, TeXas:-
DEAR SIR desire to contribute as
much as in my humble power lies toward
the building up of home for disabled
Confederate veterans, and accordingly do
nate to your worthy association two
scholarships, covering the entire course in
German and English academy.
With best wishes for the success of your
noble enterprise, am very truly yours,
JACOB BICKLER.
The above donations aggregate in value
about $500, and may cover period of
ten years.
FROM SAN ANTONIO.
Miss Ada Lehman, of Alt North Flores
street, sends a beautiful oil painting, her
own artistic handiwork, of a Mexican
scene in that city. 1t faithfully repre-
sents family group, and one of the
many traditional 'jacals' (huts) which
continue to be seen in that Alamo city.
1t is rare piece of painting, at once
stamping its fair authoress as no novice
In handling the brush.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Mn ED. CHRISTIAN IL hereby announced as
an Independent candidate for Representative to
the Legislature.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21

Ne are authorized to announce FRANK BROWN
a candidate for County Clerk of Travis county
Che November election
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21

We are authorized TO announce HAM METZ az a
anAidate for reelection IA assessor of taxes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21

der knows how to do. If you are the one
am quite certain it will not be my fault
if you do not become better acquainted
with me. Sincerely and truly yours
GEO. W. GRIFFITHs.
To W. j. Swain, esq, Austin, Texas.
Col. Swain remembers the circumstances
well and at the time he saved Captain
Griffith's life, he, Griffith, who was a plucky
fellow, was giving the confed "hail
Columbia which that astute veteran
didn't relish. Col. Swain has Captain
Griflith's pistol, but does not know where
his sword is and he has written the cap
tain a long letter giving him the facts and
recalling many incidents of the battle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21
FOR RE. ELECTION.

A. }. JERNIGAN is a candidate for reelection
o the Office OF County Treasurer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21

We are authorized TO announce JAMES NJ.
ODELL a candidate for County Clerk of Travis
County.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21

The action of the people of Galveston
in providing for the Sabine and Johnson
Bayou destitute, was truly noble, and
generous. 1t is to be hoped that other
towns throughout the state will follow so
an example.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21
nlunity.

PRoF. EDGAR l.. BRAMLETTE, assistant
instructor of ancient languages in the
university of Texas, has lately been APP
pointed consular agent 10y the presi-
dent, to Clouchou, Saxony. The STATES
MAN heard some time ago that the pro-
fessor was an applicant for this position,
as it will enable him to take advantage of
the great universities in Germany. He
has the sincere congratulations of The
STATESMAN on his appointment, and the
government gets a good man in its CON
suIar service.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21

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full. One pill a dose.
PaRsons'Pills contain
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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-05-14
1fanagine cossly s,ea.po,atee..

Ae0a8106 Coetly Soe0eI0totoeos
Mr.. 8. Miller, Of Blunton, Mo-, writes
The LiUe-Ssock Record. at Kansas CITY.
Az the time is here whom seed potatoes
will be sought after, and in many casea
costing a high price, it is desirable e
make the most Of q few. About the
best plan ID to imbed them in . hotbed,
similar to the plan by which sweet
potatoes are treated. When the sprouts
are about four inches high pull them
of. but do not disturb the tubers. Set
them out in well-prepared soil, the
usual distance apart In . few weeks
there will be another set Of sprouts,
which can be taken off and planted.
There will most likely few more
sprouts come up, and then the potato
can be taken out and cut up 70 that
there is an eye or sprout on It, which
plant. When the early rose first came
out and was selling at extravagant
prices friend sent me seven ordinary
tubers, altogether weighing, probably,
one and one-fourth pounds. / treated
them as above stated, and the result
was one barrel and half q bushel-near-
" $50 fold. II one large potato was
given me in February that had dozen
eyes in it, / would undertake to raise
five bushels of tubers from it by fall.
Then l would use cuttings from the
tubers in the same way that dahlias are
propagated by greenhouse men.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-05-14
A Lawyer Who Practiced BY Ear.

Among the friends of Grover Cleve-
land when he was practicing law in
this city was another attorney. but one
of rather different stamp from the man
Of destiny. The friend was bright
fellow, but with the bump of laziness
abnormally developed. He was not .
well read lawyer, and whenever it wa.
necessary for him to use a decision
bearing on any point, it was his habit
to lounge into C!eveland's Office and
casually worm the desired information
out of his friends mental storehouse.
''Grover" was not SO dull as not to ap.
preciate the fact and to resent the
spOnging-not so much because the pro.
cess was worthy of that name as be.
cause he wished to spur his friend ON to
more energetic work.
One day the friend came in ON his
usual errand, and when Cleveland had
heard the preliminaries usual to the
pumping process. the latter told. his
questioncr that he had given him all
the information on law matters that he
was going to.
There are my books said Cleve.
land, land you're quite welcome to use
them. You can read up your own
cases."
"See here, Grover Cleveland" said
the friend, II want you to understand
that l don't read law. l practice en-
tirely by ear. and you and your books
can 60 to thunder. Buffalo cypress.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-05-14
JsRDaxls, spesehaa.


Mr.. Davis trip from Atlanta to Savannah
was q continuous ovation. At every
station crowds collected, and wherever the
train stopped Mr.. Davis was called for and
WAS Obliged either to bow or speak. The
enthusiasm everywhere was unbounded.
At Macon, Ca. from the balcony OF the
depot he said:
Friends and countrymen, ladies and
gentlemen: This visit to Macon brings
up tender and precious thoughts,
around which cling memories Of the closing
OF the Conioderacy. When the struggle
ended and when my wife and sick infant
sought refuge, it was here that the grand
old man, Howell Cobb, received my wife,
who was disconsolate and persecuted-per.
secuted because she was the wife OF one
who tried to do his duty by his country.
men. 1t was here also that one good Yam.
kee allowed us to come to Macon and gave
us quarters. That sick infant has grown
into q tall woman.
Here Miss Winnie came forward and -.
ceived . shout Of applause. With his arm
around her, Mr.. Davis continued:
This 10 my daughter, the child Of the Con.
federacy, az she was born in the lust year
OF the war, and she exults in the fact that
she was born in the Southern Coniederacy.
[Applause.] Georgia has been redeemed
from the oppression thrown around her in
the days Of reconstruction, when they re.
fused to let you in. In this, a. in the great
struggle you have shown the right iorti-
tude, and at last your labors have been
crowned. You are marching forward to
prosperity. and may God bless you. Ny
heart is always warm to You. You are
confetlerates and love you for it. Zap
plause.l Mississippi 10 q daughter OF Geor-
gla, and am the son OF Georgian. Again
1 say, God bless Georgia and her people.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-05-14
First Blood I'm chis.x..

Monday the Sd inst was exciting IN Chi.
cago. In addition to the. ordinary pr oces.
sion OF strikers, marching from place to
place, some 6,O00 men-lumber showers,
planning mill hands and factory men-held
mass n IS. meeting ., on the prairie at Robrist
addressed by socialists, who had the mat.
ter entirely in their own hands. One Ger
man speaker particularly inflamed his
hearers. He said:
Quit the knights Of Labor. They will
never do you any good. Join the Central
Labor union. which will help you to your
rights and freedom. Anarchy 10 the only
way for the workingmen to break the
chains OF slavery in which they are bound
become free. Freedom, freedom! I say.
With revolver in one hand and your knife
In the other, and bombs in your pocket,
march on to revolution and freedom.
Every workingman must starve together,
and stand together, and fight together for
his rights.
After listening to theharangue the crowd
began to throw stones at the surrounding
buildings. Then. as il moved by one spirit,
mick reaper works, halt . mile west, II
was about $50 o'clock when the crowd AZ.
rived there. With yells and fierce do.
precautions, the now frantic men attacked
the building with stones that lined the rail.
road track extending past the works.
The mob had its own way for long time.
The Mccormick crowd retreatsd within
the gates. but one Of their number who was
left behind fell into the hands Of the a..
sailants and was nearly beaten to death.
The attacking party now entered the gates
and pelted the windows and walls Of the
factory, whittier the employees had re-
treated. On arriving tho police charged
upon the strikers, using their clubs
and firing few shots into the air.
The mob sesing that n one Of their mum.
Der was injured simply jeersd at the officers.
but Capt. O'Donnell and asquad Of twenty.
six men from Twelfth street appearing on
the scene gave promise OF moro serious bus.
iness. Firing then began from the mob's
aide, and the police. then numbering over
fifty, began firing in earnest and the mob
began to scatter. They ran in all dirsc.
tions for two or three blocks, and then
turned and threateninsly regarded ths sit
uation. The result was that twelve Of the
rioters were wounded and several police
| men.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-05-14
Report on 1nturiou, Insects.
Early U.s. Of Pastures.

Miss Ormerod, consulting entomofo-
gist to the Royal Agricultural society,
says a London paper, has just issued her
report Of the observations on injurious
insects made during the year 1885. The
chief feature of the insect attacks upon
farm crops was the great prevalence
of aphides, which swarmed on nearly
all kinds of vegetation during the
spring and summer, their unchecked
increase being favored by the drought.
Surface caterpillars. too, were usually
numerous and destructive during the
autumn, but it is comforting to be as
sured that the great increase which, un-
der ordinary circumstances, might be
expected from these pests. has probably
been prevented by the alienation of
wet and frost during the winter, such
conditions beng more than any other
destructive to them. Miss Ormerod
calls attention to the importance of ex-
posing the grubs and eggs of injurious
insects by means of autumn cultivation,
and in some cases by heavy rolling. As
akin to the latter remedy, evidence is
cited to show immunity from the raw
ages of the grubs of the daddy long.
legs, after land had been closely trod.
den by cattle, which is supposed to have
killed them. The most important por-
ton of the report, however. is that which
relates to the progress of Investigations
in the means of preventing and
curing attacks of the MARBLE fy and
maggot upon cattle. The torment and
injury inflicted upon animals by these
pests and the resultant damage 10 the
hides are we'll shown by the fact that in
2 piece Of hide p inches square. sent to
Miss Ormerod. eight or nine MARBLE
maggots were discovered. A larger
piece, 28x84 inches, contained seventy
two MARBLES. Some of the contributors
70 the report are of opinion that cattle
die from the torment and drain upon
the system caused by MARBLES. though
their death is often attributed to other
causes. As a preventive to the dispo-
afon Of eggs by the MARBLE fly, the
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-05-14

Representative Gen. Wakefield, OF Min.
Office that the claim Of Betsey johnson, Of
Faribault county, Tor Q pension has been
allowed. This case has been dragging along
Tor years, but Mrs. johnson will henceiorth
draw 412a m onth with back pay amount.
ing to q snug little fortune. Mr.. Wakefield
has also secured favorable action on the
claim OF B. J. Randall, OF Vernon Center,
Blue Earth county. Randall has been al.
since 1861. His hack pay vii amount to
about 81 $50.
ed in Minnesota: Bird Island, F. Hodgson,
vice Lorraine, removed; Odessa, r. J. Hill,
vice Fraser, resigned.
Owing to the cut railroad rates the cost
OF the funeral OF the late Senator Miller OF
California does not exceed So. 900.
The ssnats committee on privileges and
elections held . meeting to consider the
case Of Senator Payne. The committee ad.
journed to give opportunity for more
thorough examination OF the papers, and
will hold meeting to decide upon . line Of
action.
Bishop Robsrtson Of the Episcopal do.
cese Of Missouri, dies.
A public dinner is given at Albany, N. Y,
to United States Judge L. X. Church OF
Dakota.
The Central Labor unions mass meeting
In Now York 10 largely attended, but the
crowd 10 orderly.
J. A. Lyons, an Indianapolis merchant,
isshot dead by 8. Marley, an smploye, In q
quarrel.
At Cincinnati Wolf & Lowman, shoe man.
ufacturers, assigned. Assets, $50, 900; liz.
hilities, $40, 600.
At Beloi WIS, Q large frame dwelling
house owned by William Fitzgerald and
occupied by Harry Ames was burned. Loss,
nearly 81, 600.
On the night Of Tuesday, April 6, 8. B.
Moore, . prominent citizen Of Dies Moines,
Iowa, aged sixty.eight, was essailed by two
sandbaRgers in front Of his own residence,
knocked down, robbed and left upcop.
scious. He has recently died from the
effects Of his injuries. There 10 no clue to
the murderer6.
Mary Anderson closed her Western tour
at the Chicago Opera House . few nights
ago. Tho box receipts for the week were
little moro than $14. 900.
At New York, Michael Stroh, q bartend.
er, Hans Holdnif. . musician, and Paul
Wilxig, o waiter, all members Of tho Carl
sahm club, recently engaged In . systema
tic boycotting Of concert saloon, were or.
rested on bench warrant charging them
with extortion. They were indicted by
the grand jury. They not only boycotted
the concert saloon, but imposed fine Of
q, 900 on the proprietor, which he paid.
The maximum penalty for the offsnss 10
five year, in prison.
At Appleton. Wis, the jury in the case Of
the state W. Hugh Boyle, after being out
seven hours. brought In q verdict Of not
guilty. Boyle was charged with the muir.
der Of Theodore Endter last December.
A lawyer Of Milwaukee has commenced
suit against Dr.. Thomarson, also known
az 7. II. schu.s, for the recovery Of $780,.
600 alleged to have been obtained by CON.
spiracy from Mrs. Stockman, now residing
at East Saginaw, Mich.
A fatal quarrel between three brothers
named Delano. near Green Bay, Wis.,, led
to . bsttls during which one was pounded
to death with . heavy chair, and another
probably fatally stabbed.
The engagement Of Lieut.. J. =. Duvsll,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-05-14

Of The presiding Aseal ysar. Should ths
for Nay and June, che fiscal year win close
showing . reduction Of about 4l06, 600.
600. The tteasuIsr'o books show that
In April the bonded debt dsereas-
Cd 910, 816,700. and sines July
I, yS0, 1OS.700, rspreeenting "a
dihsrsncs between the reduction In the
trsasursr 10 made up BY reduction In out.
standing certificates end other non-intsr.
ct bearing obligations. since April / there
has bssn dscrsass In outstanding gold
certificates Of %, 060, as, and an iucrsass
In silver certificates Of $3.50, 720. The
amount OF the former now outstanding b
e64, 716,226, and Of the latter $50. 738,.
Ia. On July there were outstanding In
gold certificates $128, 729. $50, and In silver
In these certificates Of about $64, 600, 900
in the past ten months. The gold fund
has lost since April about 81, 000, 600
In Bullion which was undoubtedly with.
drawn for export. The coin held, however,
increased %. 484, 73S, thus making the net
loss In this fund 1854, 1884. The gold
net covered by certificates Il now $155, $685.
80s, gain Of 34,4s5, 7S4 for the
month. Tho standard silver dollars
uoAu uumUeT A1O,OSo,0Oz, an increase OF
about 81, 225, 900 since April 1. Deduct
Ing outsta ndins silver certificates, the
number 81 silver dollars ON hand $50, 733,.
141, q net increase for the month Of $685..
900. The amount OF United States notes
held 10 over see, 600. 900, and the amount
held on deposit by designated repositories
about SIS, 500, 600, a loss in these two
items since April OF about 81. lllO, 900.
In fractional silver and minor coin there
has been no material change, the amount
OF this fund remaining at $29, 800, 875, an
increase OF only $4,000. The avail.
able cash balance 10 reported az being
81. 03O, 999, an advance over April Of
81, G49, 800. This increase in the cash 10
considering that nearly 81.
0OO, 900 were disbursed for interest last
month. Under the old form OF stating tho
assets and liabilities, the available cash
balance would he $213, 4O9,35S. The re-
ceipts for April show net increase over
those Of April. 1855. Of about $500, 600.
the miscellaneous receipts, tho
increase u over 81, 100000, nearly all Of
which came from customs. There was
decrease in expenditures in favor Of last
month amounting to s., 65O,00O.