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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Bringing Gladness

To millions, pleasing their palates and
cleansing their systems, srousing their
Livers, Kidneys, Stomachs and Bowels to
healthy activity. Such is the mission of
the famous California liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs. Sold in 500 and 81 bot
ties by all leading druggists. NJ. A. Cros-
by, agent, Austin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
to the board yesterday. 1t shows the fol-


Comptroller Mccall yesterday deposited
Stops to the school fund, and 1888 to
general revenue.
Brazoria and Marion counties have
failed to send in their assessment rolls.
The increase In values in the state over
last year is over $3O,OOO,OOO, with the two
counties mentioned above to hear from.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Held to Answer

D.J. Murchison, proprietor of the Even
ing Dispatch against whom suit was insti-
tuted for criminal libel by Justice Calhoun,
was held to answer yesterday in the sum
of 5000. He was bound over to the county
court which convenes next January.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Saved NV Child.

Can you not appreciate the feelings of
gratitude in Mr.. W. L. Fain, of Atlanta,
when he says DR.. Bigger's Huckleberry
Cordial saved his child that he thought
dying from that bowel trouble.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Ministerial Association.

The Austin Ministerial association will
meet Monday tho 18th inst. at 10 a. m. in
the study of the Tenth street Methodist
church, to arrange for Thanksgiving serv-
ices. It is hoped full attendance can
he secured,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
A Brilliant Fair,

The ladies of st. Msry's congregation
are preparing for fair to be held in De-
cember next. The money which they
raise, will be used to finish the ceiling in
the church. Please assist the good cause.
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CITY AND COUNTY.
GFROM SUNDAYS DAILY. ]
The Exposition Did 1t.

Is how Mr.. o. @. Johnson, OF Beloit'
Wis, expresses how he found out what
Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum
and Mullen was, and how efficacious 1t Is
in curing cough, colds and Group.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Somewhat Disheartening

The rain yesterday afternoon threw a
damper over many who intended going
over to San Antonio. The STATESMAN
sincerely hopes that the weather will clear
up and the fair at San Antonio be great
and grand success.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Happy Parents.

Born on Sunday morning to Prof I. H.
and Mrs. Bryant, son. 1t is needless to
say that Professor Bryant is happy and
the Joy of Grandpapa Richmond knows no
boundS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Governor Ross Vote.

1t looks just now as if Governor Ross
majority will run close up to 10000, a
big increase over his majority at the last
election,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
JAMES II. ROBERTSON,
nisIriot Attorney,
Died.

Yesterday afternoon, the infant child
of Mr.. and Mrs. HughL. Spain. Funers
will take place to-day, at $3.50 P. M, IRON
the residence, 1911 Congress avenue
Friends are invited to attend.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

. Buy some old-fashioned buckWnea'
-four and maple syrup.
JOHNSON i RANDOLPH
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Another Case,

Mr.. Calhoun has lodged another serious
complaint against D. ]. Murchison.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
THE CONFEDERATE HOME.
Liberal Donations by Generous
People of Boston.

The following letter has been received
by Col. S. II. Darden containing list of
donations made to the Confederate home
by generous citizens of Boston:
HEADQUARTERS
JOHN A. ANDREW Posi- Is, g. A. R.
Boston, October 81, 1888. }
For John Andrew Post No. 10, Depart
ment of Massachusetts, G. A. R. and as
per request of Major Stewart, hereby re-
nit as contributions to your Confederate
home, as follows:
Check for Joe II. Stewart on City National
Certsd check cS' National Bank Of the Com
monwealth. ....... minimum. $50
Check, David Cummings & Co., on Cont
mental National Bank. Observation-Disclosures. 80
A. p. Martin, on the Howard National Bank. 80
W. Clahin, CoBurn Il Co., on National Hide
and Leather bank. .,...... ..."......... 80
NJ. G. Dizer q Co., on Firemar's National ~.
Chase, Merritt i Co., on National Bank Of Re- .
T. a. Whicher & Co, on National Bank of
epublic..........,."......, y
Total. S4s0
This is to cover for the following con-
tributions to your Confederate home
E. & A. II. Batcheller, No. 100 Summer
street. Boston. slOc
". Clatllin, Coburn " Co., No. lbs Summer
p Msrtn, No Il High sreet, Boston &
Potter, White " Bayley, No. 1870 Summer
Houg6ton, Coolidge & Co., Nos. si.26 High
street. ........ o
+. f. Emery, No. 100 Pearl street, Boston. .,
II. b. Rndicott No. q High street, Boston,. .
NJ. c. Dizer II Co., No. Ill Summer street,
Chase Merritt & Co., No. 81 High street, Bos.
T. ' a. WATCHER Co., No Is High street i,i Bos:
Pierce q Son, l27 Summer street, Boston . II
David Cummings II Co., No. l9 High street,
Boston, ....'..'.....'.'"''..'...' Of
Total. ...................... ........... sac;
These gentlemen are engaged in the
wholesale shoe trade in this city.
Major Stewart in person, and accom-
panied by members of the G.
A. R., called upon each of the contrib
utors, and at his request all checks were
made payable to your order. The work
has only commenced, and if Major Stew
art will only remain with Us few weeks
longer We have reason to hope that he
may be able 10 send down good round
sum for your noble institution.
Major Stewart advises Us and all con-
tributors that publication is made of all
contributions in your papers, giving
names and postoflice address of donors
and their business.
When published be good enough to send
to my address below as many as five copies
of some one of the papers that publica
ton is made in. l send by registered
letter; please acknowledge receipt. Very
respectfully yours, A. NJ. ROBINSON.
JOHN A. ANDREW, Adit. Post No. Is, Dept.
Mass. G. A. R., 154 Washington st.
Boston, Mass.
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TFROM TUESDAYS DAILY.

Big Numbers.
Colonel Ham Metz received $3.50 and
Colonel jim Hart 6325 votes, and both
are happy.
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BOARD OF TRADE.
A Sight for the Building About
to Be Secured.
The State Immigration Conven
ton to Convene IN Austin.
Committee Appointed.

The board of trade held meeting in
the Musical union hall yesterday afternoon,
President Saunders presiding.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
Mr.. John V. Bergen was unanimously
elected a member of the board.
A letter was read from the Frank Leslie
Publishing house, suggesting that some
time in December would be better for the
publication of the Austin write-up.
The following circular from Secretary
Chiffon, of the State immigration bureau,
was received, showing that Austin has
been selected for the meeting of the State
immigration conventions: n
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
THE STATE CAPITOL.
Matters Picked Up in Our Tour OF
the Departments.
Important and Interesting Infor'
nation for County Officials
and the People.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.

The governor is expecting the expert
to inspect and pass upon the new capitol
the latter part Of this week.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-02
A MASONIC EXCURSION.

Colorado Commandery No. Knight
TeMplars will 60 on pilgrimage to Salt
Lake City, Utah. leaving Denver Friday
eve, Oct. 8, 1888, accompanied by Ell Jebel
Temple Ancient Arabic order of The Mobiles
of the Mystic Shrine which will have q ses.
sion tor ceremony Monday eve Oct. on
the banks of the Great Salt Lake.
The commandery will have dress parade,
also an exhibition drill; fine programme
has been planned. All Knight Templars,
Royals Arch Mnsous and Master Masons,
their families and friends are invited to
join in this pilgrimage and make 1t gen
eIal Masonic reunion. The trans VIII lun
30 as to pass though the finest scenery
In daylight, going over the D.Hver y Eio
Grande, returning by the Union Pacific
Railways. Fare for round trip, s25. Per
sons living at towns fnrout4 can tet ok.
cts at the $25 rate, acc 'mpany the pilgfim-
age the entire trip returning t. their hOme S
with no extra cost. Parties living off the
main line will add one ftre to nearest
station on main line. A large attendance
ls assured, and a royal trip certain. Re,
turning, leave Salt Lake We inesday morn
ing, arriving home Thursday afternoon,
Oct IL. For further Information address
A. b. McGaE-y, L. c., iG5S Lawrence ST.
or Frank j. Hard, Rec, p. o. Box 1896
Denver, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-02
How Memphis Ceased to be a NUM-.
ciDalitv,

Under these circumstances the city resorted
TO novel expedient. 1t surrendered Its
charter to the state, and ceased to exist as a
municipality. The leaders of this movement
gave two reasons for 1.-THE wish not to re.
pudlate the city debt, but to gain breathing
time, and that municipal government In this
country is failure The legislature erected
the former Memphis into the taxing district
of Shelby county, and provided government
for it. This government consists OF legis-
lative council Of eight members, made up Of
the board of fire and rolice commissioners
consisting of three, and the board of public
works, consisting Of five. These are all
elected by popular vote to serve term Of
four years, but the elections are held every
two years, so that the council always contains
members who have had experience. The
board OF fire and police commissioners elects
. president who is the executive officer OF
the taxing district and has the power and
duties of a mayor; he has salary Of $4,000
inclusive OF his fees as police magistrate, and
the other members Of his board have salaries
of $780, The members Of the board OF pub
lie works serve without compensation. No
man can be eligible to either board who has
not been a resident Of the district for five
years. In addition there is board of health,
appointed by the council. This governmen
has the ordinary powers Of a city govern
ment, defined Carefully In the act, but 1t can
not run the city in debt, and it cannot
appropriate the taxes collected except for the
specific purposes named by the state legsla-
ture, which specific appropriations are voted
annually by the legislature on the recon-
mendation OF the council. Thus the govern
nent Of tho city is committed to eight men.
and the execution of Its laws to one man, the
president Of the taxing district who has ex-
traordinarv power. The final success OF this
scheme will be watched with great deal Of
interest by other cities. On the surfaces 1t
can be seen that 1t depends upon securing a
non partisan council, and an honest,
conscientious president of the taxing district
that is to say, upon the choice by popular
vote Of the best eight men TO rule the city.
Up to this time, with only slight bitches, 1t
has worked exceedingly well, as will appear
In a consideration OF the condition of the
city. The slight hitch mentioned WAS that
the president was accused of using temper
arily the sum appropriated for one city
purpose for another.
The supreme court Of the United States de.
cided that Memphis had not evaded its obl-
cations by a change Of name and form of
government. The result was a settlement
with the creditors at fifty cents on the
dollar; and then the city gathered itself to-
gether for q courageous effort and a new era
Of prosperity.-Charies Dudley Warner, in
Hdrper's -Vdgazine.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-02
A Fortunate African.
New York Press, Aug. q,

Amos Marsh, the Orange IN. J.)
African who won sl5, 900 in The Louis
lana State Lottery the other day, doth
not behave at all unseemly. When he
got the cash in his hands-it came to
him by the Adams Express Company,
nnd the freight was $6O-he found the
man who sold him the half of the win
ming ticket and gave him $50. Having
relieved himself of this gift, the most
fortunate 'darky of his time proceeded
to give his son, rather happy-go-
lucky youth, who does odd jobs about,
something like 81 200 or 81, 800, merely
as a nest egg, as it were, to future
brood of as many thousands. Then
the delighted Amos the next day-he
had probably not slept wink in the
night. with all the money in the house
hired hack, though the distance to
the savings banks was only two blocks
away, and rode, with Mrs. Marsh on
the seat by his side, to make a deposit.
1t had been the original idea of Amos
to buy two houses; not that he was not
satisfied with his present accommoda-
tions, but because he thought that
would be good investment to begin
with; but his dusky mistress promptly
vetoed that bill. and insisted that one
Of the bank officers, whom nll the peo-
pie of the place knew as kind and
wise man, should decide for them
at their leisure what should be done
with the money.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-02
Religion in the United States.

The Ltdepsmdeht last year published sta.
tistics showing the numerical strength of the
united churches of this country to be little
over I9,0UO. 0C0. 1t last week gave Its estima te
for the present year. exhibiting an increase Of
ia, s6I, the exact figures representing 13S SIS
churches, a. 457 ministers, and l9,79o,3.3
communicates variously divided among sixty
three denominations. or these the Roman
Catholic Church Is. OF course. the strongest,
with a. 2O0, 900. Methodism comprising four Z.
teen branches, comes next with 4. 69a 500 COM
municsnts, an increase OF 165S7L The Bap.
lists, including thirteen different sects, fol-
low with 8, 97l. 6S5 members, an increase OF
244, 47s. Tie Presbyterians, consisting OF
nine branches, are next In order with ], 1885,
6s5 members, net gain of 5f,2i9. The Con.
gregation alsts number 457, 5s4. and have
gained 81, 2e5 members. The Episcopalia ans
include 4a6, 1s5, having gained ~, 25a commu-
nicants.
Unfortunately, Implicit reliance can not e
placed upon these estimates which are given
more to indulge the growing propensity for
OF the faithful than as examples Of sclenti fc
accuracy. There is no uniform method OF
enumeration OF members among the churches.
The year books are published at different
periods of the year. aud some denominations 8
make no returns whatever. The difficulty Of
collecting religious statistics is SO great tina I
as ia well known the census authorities of
1850 have not yet been able 20 publish that
shall have no impartial estimate o. the
strength Of churches in this country. 1t
seems difficult TO believe that nearly one third
of the people are members Of the church. but
the difficulty is partly removed by remember
ing thnt the large Roman Catholic population
is almost entirely upon the communicate list
OF that church. Its members, however, can
only be estimated. According to the Iade-
Jeidents estimate it has gained 10000 dur.
ing the last year: but the gain from einigra.
tion has undoubtedly been more than this. to
say nothing OF the natural increase. Method
ism last yenr claimed an Increase of COZ. QUO ;
this year 1t falls below the Baptist denomna.
tion. On the whole the gains claimed are
not unreasonable. A gaiu OF IA S61 upon a
membership last year OF l9,0l5, 40, is only a
gain OF per cent. This is less than the In
crease Of population. nnl ous sht not to be
regarded as a satisfactory result, when the
many agencies and activities maintained by
the church are considered.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-02
How Memphis Ceased to lie Munl-
pinalitv

Under these circumstances the city rcsortcd
10 novel cxpcdlent. 1t surrendered Its
charter to the state, and ceased to exist as
municipality. The leaders Of this movement
gave two reasons for 1.-THE wish not to re.
pudiate the city debt, but to gain breathing
time, and that municipal government in this
country is a failure. The legislature erected
the former Memphis into the taxing district
Of Shelby county, and provided gov ernment
for it. This government consists of lcgis-
lative council OF eight members, made up OF
the board OF fire and rolce com mlssloncrs,
consisting OF three, aud the board OF public
works, consisting of five. These arc all
elected by popular vote 10 serve term OF
four years, but the elections are held every
two years, SO that the council always contains
members who have had experience. The
board OF fire and police commissioners elects
a president who is the executive officer OF
the taxing district, and has the power and
duties Of a mayor; he has a salary OF 5000.
inclusive Of his fees as police magistrate, and
the other members OF his board have salaries
of $500. The members Of the board Of pub
lie works serve without compensation. No
man can be eligible to either board who has
not been a resident Of the district for five
years. In addition, there is n board OF health,
appointed by the council. This government
has the ordinary powers OF city govern
ment defined carefully In the act, but 1t can.
not run the city In debt, aud it cannot
appropriate the taxes collected except for tie
specific purposes named by the state legisla-
ture, which specific appropriations are voted
annually by the legislature Oh the recon-
mendatlon OF the council. Thus the gJvern-
ment OF the city Is committed to eight men
aud the execution of its laws to one man, tho
president Of the taxing district, who has eX-
traordinars power. The final success OF this
scheme will he watched with a great deal Of
interest BY other cities. On the surfac, 1t
can be seen that 1t depends upon securing
non partisan council, and an honest,
conscientious president of the taxing district
that Is to say, upon the choice by popular
vote OF the best eight men 10 rule the city.
Up to this time, with only slight hitches, it
has worked exceedingly well, ms will appear
In q consideration of the condition Of the
city. The slight hitch mentioned was that
the president was accused of using temper
arily the sum appropriated for one c!tj
purpose for another.
The supreme court OF the United States de-
c!ded that Memphis had not eyadcd its obli
cations by a change OF name and form OF
government The result was n settlement
with the creditors at fifty cents on the
dollar; and then the eitr gathered Itself TO-
gether for n courageous effort and new er.,
Of prosperIty.-Charses Dad ey War"er, ht
Hdrper's -ndyd=ins.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-02
Points to Remember for Campa IGN
Use,

II an orator or a newspaper conducts a
discussion without discharging the ferces;
and foulest epithets at the oponent, 1t 10 often
declared to be tame and feeble and Ind fer
ept. But to whom and to what does yiiu-
peratlon appeal! When au aivoc,te upon
the platform shouts until lie Is v.ry ho. aud
very red that the supporter OF protection Is n
thief, robber, pampered pet OF an afro.
ciously diabolical system, he inflames passion
and prcjudi"- indeed, to the highest fury.
and he prols.es a state OF mind which Is III
accessible to reason, but he docs not. show la
any degree Whatever either that protection Is
inexpedlent or how 1t Is unjust. In the sam,
way, to assall an apponent who favors revision
Of the tariff and incidental protection as q
rascaly scoundrel who Is trying to ruin
American industry-as II he could have any
purpose of injurlng himself materially and
fatally-is absurb The TRADE merely injur-
es the cause which the backguard In tends
to help But the man who carries Oh discu
sion In this style is described by other pro-
feasors of the same art as mani y and yiriI
aud hitting from The shoulder, and he comes
herhnps to think h,nselfa doughty champion
OF the right
The weapon that demoli,les an antagonist
and IN argument Is not rcthorlc. but truth.
This accumulation OF "bad names'i aud ingen-
ious combination OF scurrility Is NEARLY rhet-
oric. It serves the rhetorical purpose. but It
does not convince 1t does not show the hear.
er or reader that one course is more cxpedtent
than another, nor give him any reason what
ever for any opinion upon the subject. Verill.
ty, vigor, mssculiuity OF mind, aud essential
force in debate are revealed In quite another
way. If an American were asked 10 mention
the most powerful speech ever made In the
debates OF congress, he would probably meli
tion Mr.. Webster's reply to Hayne. It cor
taned the great statement Of nationality and
the argument for the national interpreta
tion of tie constitution, and 1t was spoken in
the course OF famous controversy. Let any
man read it, aud ask himself whether H.
would have gained any power, in effect, In
weight, dignity, or character, by personal in
vlctive and elaborate vituperatlon OF any kind
and any degree whatever
The truth is that the fury which is suppo'
cd to Imply force is conclusive proof OF weak
ness. The familiar advice, III you have no
evidence, abuse the plaintiffs attorney" con.
tains by Implication the whole philosophy %;
what is called the manlness and force OF the
backyard. He has no reason therefore he
sneera He has no argument, therefore he
swesrs. He will get the laugh upon his ad
eersary If be can, forgetting that those wht
laugh at the clown may also despise him
George William Curtis, in Hdrper's Nagasins
The Delta independent., 1888-10-02
Points to Remember for Campo ign
Use.

II an orator or a newspaper conducts a
discussion without dscharging the fiercest
and foulest epithets at the opponent, 1t is often
declared to be tame and feeble and indffer-
ent. But to whom and to what does yit u
peratIou appeall When an advocate upon
the platform shouts until he is verv hot and
very red that the supporter Of protection Is a
thief, q robber, pampered pet of an afro
ciousH' diaboical system, he infames passion
aud prejudice, indeed, to the highest fury,
and he produces q state of mind which Is ill.,
accessible to reason, but he does not show In
any degree whatever either that protection is
inexpedient or how 1t is unjust, In the same
way, to assail an apponent who favors revision
Of the tariff and incidental protect as a
rascally scoundrel who is trying to ruin
American industry-as II he could have any
purpose of injurlng himself materially and
fatally-is absurb The TRADE merely inju :
es the cause which the blackguard In tends
to help But the man who carries on dis GUS
sion In this style is described by other pr o.
feesors of the same art as mani y and virile
and hitting from the shoulder, and he come
herhaps to think himselfa doughty champion
Of the right
The weapon that demollshes au antagonist t
and an argument is not rethorlc. but truth.
This accumulation OF bad names" and ingen-
ious combination OF scurrility is NEARLY rhet-
orc. Ii serves the rhetorical purpose, but 1t
does not convince 1t does not show the hear
er or reader that one course is more cxpedient
than another, nor give him any reason what
ever for any opinion upon tue subject VerIli.
ty, vIgor, mascuinily OF mind, aud essential
force In debate are revealed In quite another
wav. II an American were asked to mention
the most powerful speech ever made in the
debates OF congress, he world probably men,
lion Mr.. Webster's reply 10 Haync. It con-
taned the great statcnen. OF nationality and
the argument for the national interpreta.
tion of the constitution, and 1t was spoken in
the course OF famous controversy. Let any
man read it, and ask himself whether it
would have gained any power, in effect, in
weight, dignity, or character, by personal in .
victive and elaborate vltuperation OF any kind
and any degree whatever.
The truth is that the fury which 10 suppos-
ed to Imply force is conclusive proof OF weak
ness. The familiar advice, III YOU have no
evidence, abuse the plaintiffs attorney" con.
tans by implication the whole philosophy OF
what is called the manllness and force OF the
backyard. He has reason therefore lie
sneers He has no argument, therefore he
swears. He will get the laugh upon his ad-
cersary If he can, forgetting that those who
laugh at the clown may also despise him.
George William Curtis, in Harper's Magazine.