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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19
ROSS AND THE REPUBLICANS.

The resolutions of the Anderson county
republican convention, commencing Gov
ernor Ross for his action in sending
rangers to Wharton county for the pur-
pose of seeing the laws executed, is
almost solitary instance where any sec
ton of the republican party has COM
mended democratic governor, or en-
dorsed his public acts.
1t is a confession that something good
can come out of Nazareth. These Ander-
son county republicans, as honest citizens
of the state, could not do otherwise than
subscribe to, and endorse, the governors
position in the Wharton county matter.
The principals which have animated the
administration, broad, liberal and just,
are defined in Governor Ross reply to the
Palestine resolutions. He says: "As the
executive of the state, it has been my
settled purpose to vindicste the majesty
of the law, and extend to all alike the
panoply of complete protection so far as
my power is available"
Here is platform, strong, comprehen-
sive, founded in strict justice, that does
honor to our chief executive and repre-
sents the sentiments of the great party in
this state which elevated him to power
by one hundred and thirty thousand
majority. 1t is platform that appeals to
the sense of justice and right of every
citizen, irrespective of party or faction;
platform upon which democrats and re-.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19
DISTRICT COURT.

The entire day was consumed yesterday
in this court, in hearing arguments on the
demurrers in the case of the State VS.. the
Texas Traffic association.
Attorney-general Hogg represented the
state, and made very able and logical
argument, and it was very favorably COM
mented on yesterday by those who heard
it.
Attorney j. W. Terry, of Houston; At
torney j. M. O'Neil, of Fort Worth, and
Judge j. A. Baker, of Houston, made
forcible and powerful arguments, con-
tending that the association is not OPP
pressive, and is not in violation of the law
and constitution. The attorney general
will make the closing argumen to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19

VINO ever heard of legislature being
called together because there was too much
money in the state treasury! The occa-
sions for extra sessions have always been
on account of extreme emergencies of the
other kind-no bottom TO the treasury
vacuum. This will be red letter year in
the history of Texas, and our greatgrand-
children will speak of the great prosperity
OF the state in 1888.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

The Twentieth legislature is again in
session, and the governor has submitted
TO it what he considers the grave issues
that now confront the state. His message
is well worded, concisely stated and states
manlike in tone. 1t is rather discursive
and suggestive than mandatory. he
treats all the subjects he touches in
broad, liberal.minded way, characteristic
of him, and properly adapted to the topics
touched upon. He discusses the school
question rather in the vein of what 1t
should be than in the expectation that the
legislature will, or even has the
power constitutionally, to place that
system on the plane he thinks it
must ultimately occupy. Chaos in land
matters has been reduced to something
like order under the excellent Mcdonald
land law enacted at the last session OF the
legislature, and the school middle Is now
the most vexed and Uniformed question
in the state government. The governor
looks forward TO the time when, under
general laws, the schools will have some,
though limited, relief from the state,
but each county, district or city will be
held mainly responsible for the main
tainance of proper public schools But
this time is not of the present, and, till
then, his advice to thoroughly
criticize and review the school laws
with view to their amendment
and reduction to some specific and
definite settlement that the school funds
can be properly followed up and traced
to their Legitimate and prompt expend-
iture, is advice that should be acted upon
if there is time at this limited session of
the legislature. At all events, the teach
ers can and should be given relief; their
salaries should be paid them. As to the
tax question and the reduction of the
surplus, the governor takes conservative,
and, we think, sound ground. He opposes
any reduction of tho rate of taxation at
this time, favoring, in its stead, the cred
iiing of each taxpayer with such proper
ton of his yearly taxes as the legislature
may think the state can dispense with
without impairment of the running
capacity of the state government.
The idea of erediting the tax
payers, as now proposed, is new
and both practical and expedient. There
may, arise such contingencies within the
year when the whole of the amount now
collectabIe at the present rate of taxation
will be required, or may even not be sufii-
cient. II, then, taxes were reduced, there
might be necesitated an increase to the
present, or even higher rate of taxation,
and such thing is to be deplored, rs it
should always be the aim of governments
to cut down, rather than to increase, taxa
ton. IL is estimated that property values
will be largely increased this year. If so,
the Legislature, at its regular session next
year, can, upon that new basis, make new
rate with greater safety than can be done
at this time. We think the governor has
struck the key note of the tax question in
his recommendation to the legislature,
As whole, the message ia an able state
paper, and will be of invaluable assistance
to the Legislature in its determination Of
the questions upon which it has been
re.convened to make laws.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19
From Friday 5 Daily
SUPREME COURT.

In this court yesterday the following
cases were disposed of:
7. G. Nye ct al. vs.. R. T. Gribble, ap-
peal from Wichita; reversed and re-
manded.
Silas Bradley VS.. NJ. A. DsRoche, appeal
from Parker county; affirmed.
A. B. Gardner and wife VS.. G. G. Randell,
appeal from Grayson county; affirmed
j. R. Couts ct al. vs.. N. G. Neer, appeal
from Parker county; affirmed.
Warren Garrett VS.. j. W. Weaver, appeal
from Kinney county; reversed and re-
manded.
A. NJ. Cohen, administrative, VS.. j. P
Davidson, guardian, appeal from Eastland
county; affirmed by agreement.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19
THE RAILROAD COMMITTEE REPORT,
ASKING FOR MORE FUNDS.

The railroad committee that waited on
President Lott, of the Arkansas Pass rail-
road, at San Antonio, report that he Is
very well satisfied with what Austin has
done, thinking and saying she has per-
Toned her part nobly. But there Is still
one impeachment, one obstacle that must
be removed ere the railroad is secured
Lockhart and Luling have not fully
completed their bonuses. There Is
still lacking twenty thousand dollars
of the total bonus required for
the whole line. Gonzales will help
to the extent of one-third of this amount;
and the two towns above mentioned will
still do little more, b ut ten thousand
dollars will be left for Austin to raise.
Lulipg and Lockhart have done Dobly.
In proportion to the size of those cities
and Austin they have contributed much
more literally than Austin, while Gonzales
will have given in all at least forty-fve
thousand dollars. Austin can well afford
to again put her hand in her pocket and
pull out another ten thousand dollars
She can afford to do it, she
must do it il she is to secure
the railroad, and we are sure she
will do it promptly. Let the soliciting
committee circulate and the money be
forthcoming this week. Quick work is
the surest and most satisfactory in matters
of this kind, Let's get to work imme
dintely,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19
Safe Blowers at Work.
NsE1N Ig1V " NtS tFN " OEH
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram 70 the Statesman.
CEDAR HILL, April 16.-The Alliance
cooperative store at this place was
entered by burglars last night, the safe
blown open open with dynamite and some
thing between 1890 and 81, 200 taken, to-
gether with several articles of merchan
disc. Several dynamite cartridges were
found around the store this morning
The burglars ere supposed to have gone
to Dallas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19
COUNTY COURT.

COUNTY COURT.
In this court, Judge Breckenridge pre-
siding, the following proceedings were
had yesterday:
A. Robinson VS.. W. B. Blocker and wife,
suit on account; judgment on W. B,
Blocker for 1926 and 8 per cent interest
A. Robinson VS.. W. @. MCGOWAN; judg-
ment for defendant.
State vs.. G. Phistola, lunacy, dis
charged.
Cases set for tomorrow, 18Th:
j. NJ. Gable VS. j. r. House.
j. p. Jones VS.. G. Elsner.
j. Harder VS.. j. d. Swank.
Case set set for to-day, 18th;
Rutherford VS.. Smith.
Gases set for Saturday, 18th:
Garrett VS.. Railroad.
Harris VS.. oldham.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19
THE
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THE

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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19

In this court yesterday, Judge Bracken-
ridge presiding, the following proceedings
we're had:
James VS.. EIsner; trial with jury.
Gossard VS.. Darlington; reset for
May 3.
Gases set for to- day, April IA:
Rutherford VS.. Smith; Garrett vs. Rail-
road Harris VS.. Oldham.
Criminal docket will be called perem-
torially Monday morning at 10 O'Clock.
Non-jury civil docket will be called
finally fourth Monday, instead of third
Monday, as heretofore.
The following order of business will be
observed hereafter in
Criminal business, first, third and fifth
weeks.
Civil business, second and fourth weeks.
Appearance civil docket is called first
Wednesday.
Jury civil docket is called second Mon
day.
Non-jury docket is called finally fourth
Monday.
Probate business every Saturday.
JUSTICE CALDwELL's.
At Justice Caldwell's, near Costley's
mill, on April Z, the following cases we're
disposed Of:
Charles Harmon vs. Lewis Weber;
judgment for plaintiff.
d. W. Weaver VS.. W. II. Price, gar.
nishee; judgment for plaintiff.
Charles Harmon vs.. Lewis Weber and
Annie Webber; judgment for plaintiff.
Jim r. Jones Va. F. R. Gatliu; set for
April 2S.
COURT OF APPEALS.
In this court yesterday the following
cases we're disposed of:
7. j. Hose vs.. the State, from Dallas
county; affirmed.
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe railroad
VS.. M. D. Priest, from Tarrant county;
affirmed.
Gus Panton VS.. the State, from Lee
county; dismissed on account of escape
from Jail.
Valentine Aswhorth VS.. the State, from
Trinity county; motion for rehearipg
overruled.
j. d. Hayle ct al. VS.. R. D. Horton, from
Montague county; affirmed on certificate.
+. B. Keasby VS.. Link Finley, from
Denton county; motion to affirm over
ruled.
R. V. Tompkins vs.. Ben Allen, from
Dallas county; certificates dismissed.
Walter Johnson vs.. The StatA. from
Tarrant county; affirmed
Schneider& Davis vs.. Julius Kahn. from
Cook county; affirmed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19
THE COURTS.
Proceedings in the High Courts
Yesterday.
LEGAL Items Picked Up in the
District and County Temples
of Justice.
From Thursdays Daily.
COURT OF APPEALS.

From Thursdays Daily.
COURT OF APPEALS.
In this court yesterday the following
cases were disposed of:
George Lee ct al. vs. State, from Lamar
county; affirmed.
Tom Erwin VS.. State, two cases, from
Tarrant county; reversed and remanded'
Lawrence Graves VS.. State, from Collh
county; reversed and remanded.
Charles O'Conerty VS.. State, from Dallas
county; affirmed.
Daggett Bros. g. Co. VS.. Melissa r
Dodge ct al, from Baylor county; affirmed
Dug Melvin VS.. State, from Wilbarger
county; affirmed.
John Spoonemore VS.. State, from Hunt
county; affirmed.
Henry Sullivan vs.. State, from Hunt
county; affirmed.
Harry Bold vs.. State, from Robertson
county; motion for rehearing overruled'
The supreme court and commissioner
of appeals we're not in session yesterday
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT.

The report of Hon. Oscar Cooper for
the scholastic year ending August 81,
1887, has been published, and it is very
comprehensive and well prepared docu-
ment. Indeed, it is the most compact,
clear, we'll. advised, judicious report ever
issued from the office. OF the general
progress of the schools Mr.. Cooper
says:
I'm spite of the general inefficiency of
our school system, there is steady gen
eral advance in the number of schools,
the number of teachers, quality of teach
ing, and public interest in education.
The reports from county ard city officers
are indeed frequently defective, and in
some cases entirely wanting, but it must
not be understood thst this is the general
rule. A great majority of county officers,
and also of city officers, give faithful
attention, so far as they have time end
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19
DISTRICT COURT.

DISTRICT COURT.
In this court yesterday, Judge Townes
presiding, the following proceedings were
had:
Mary Brueggerhoff vs.. Lou Saul; judge
ment for plaintiff for $4,000, interest
81 ,29O and foreclosure of lien"
To-day the case of the State VS.. Tom
Hewett, murder, will be called.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19

Gigantic Strides Miss Waldo (of Bos-
ton)-"You have read Haggard's stories.
of course. Mr.. Wabash?" Mr.. Wabash
western -"Er-Haggard?" Miss Waldo
Eyes; the great African writer.n Mr..
Wabash-"No, I have not; but I certainly
shall. 1t is wonderful, Miss Waldo, the
gigantic strides that the colored RAGS has
made since the terrible yoke of slavery
was removed."-New York Snn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19

Sleepless nights, made miserable bv
vnao terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the
remedy for you. Sold by Oscar Samostz.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19

Chronic constipation, with all its at
tendant evils, is cured by taking Ayers
Cathartic Pills. Sold by all dealers in
medicine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19

The comptroller yesterday deposited
$7,S2O.O6 to the credit of the general rev.
enue, and $2,455.25 to the credit of the
available school fund.
The following counties paid interest
due the school fund:
Kaufman county wv
Edwards 30
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-02-16

Prof S. T. Ford, the elocutionist and
humorist will lecture, for the benefit of the
Salem Literary Society, on next Monday
night in the Academy Chapel, and on Tues
day night in Browns Opera House.
MIR. E. S. Blair, of Wilkesboro, drove
into the city the latter part of last week,
with drove of horses which were shipped
from here to Richmond, Va, where Mr..
Blair had already perfected sale to gen.
tleman there for street railway service.
The Knights of Labor, of this city, have
decided to stalt shortly cooperative bust
ness of some kind. A committee has been
appointed by them to decide what the bust
ness shall be and to make the necessary ar
engagements for its opening.
Last week we made mention of the fact
that some thief had broken into the hennery
of Mr.. L. N. Keith on Fifth Street and stole
several of his plump fowls. The night fol-
lowing this theft Mr.. Keith informs us that
the perpetrators visited him again. This
time they entered his smoke house and
robbed il of all the meat therein-and a
good chance uf it there was. Besides that
of Mr.. L. N, Mr.. Wiley Keith had all that
he had in the house and consequently shar-
ed in the loss.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-02-16
THE PIEDMONT SECTION.
ITEMS OF NEWS FROM NEAR By
COUNTIES.
| d.yeraack OF HappninEs Gathered
+! From Various Sections in Piedmont
| North Car olina.

d.seraack OF Happnings Gathered
From Various Sections In Piedmont
North Car DINA.
The Booksellers State Convention meet
in Greensboro to-day.
This is Iredell county's centennial year.
1t was cut off from Rowan in 1888.
The commissioners will order an election
for town Improvements in Reidsville, soon.
High Point has seven (white) licensed
preachers, representing six different denom-
nations.
Sheriff John E. McEwen, of Wilkes coun-
Balm for 18S7-the amount being So, 00559.
Evangelist Pearson has closed his revival
at Statesville. The meetings awakened
much interest and the result was that nearly
200 conversions were made.
The Wilkesboro debating society is a
good one. During the past month 1t has
abolished the internal revenue system, the
Jury system and the protective tariff.
Bro Webster, of the Weekly, says that as
this is leap year he wishes some girl would
leap in his direction, but warns them not to
look before they leap. This is chance for
some of the Reidsville bellies.
A freight train on the Richmond & Dan
vile Railroad broke in two near Reidsyille
one day last week. The two parts collided,
derailing thirteen cars, injuring brakemen.
Several cars were smashed and their con-
tents scattered over the surrounding fields
by the severity of the shock.
A young man of Wilke. county went to
Wilkesboro last week to buy his license, but
when the poor fellow reached town, to his
utter surprise, he learned that the girl he
proposed to wed had married another fellow
the day before. Heart rending throbs was
the result of the young mans disappoint-
ment
The conductor on passenger train put
off woman and her eight-year-old child
between Reidsville and Ruffin one night
last week because she had not purchased a
ticket for the child. The poor woman was
compelled to walk back through mud and
slush to Reidsville, where she reported the
matter to the agent The woman was COM
fortaby quartered and a ticket given her
for the child, all at the expense of the COM
pany. It is learned that the conductor who
perpetrated the mean act has been discharg-
ed from his position
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-02-16
N EAORIAL.

At special meeting of the Mt. Tabor
Farmers Club, held January 2Sth, 1888, the
following preamble and resolutions of re-
spect were adopted:
WHEREAS, The Supreme Disposer of all
evsnts has seen good to remove from among
US our esteemed friend and fellow member,
John L. Pratt, who departed this life on the
23,d inst, in the fifty third year of his age,
and though We miss him greatly, we
bow subnissively to this affective provi-
dence, knowing that it is far better to de-
part and be with Christ than to be strug-
Cling through this life Of sorrow; therefore
be it
Resslved, 1st. That in the death of our
friend this Club has lost an active and useful
member, and the community an Industrious
energetic, honorable and upright man.
End. That We, as individual members OF
this Club, would recognize in this, a voice
from the spirit land, reminding US that we,
too, are mortal, and in no unmistakable
language admonishing US to be ready for
that great and inevitable change which must
soon come to each and all.
3rd. To the bereaved family We tender
the sympathy of warm and sorrowins
hearts, and would commend them to the
FatherIy care of Him who doeth all things
well, and who hath graciously promised help
and succor to the afflicted.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-02-16
RaIeish's Sewerage system.

The Raleigh Ne,rs and Observer speaks in
very complimentary terms of Mr.. J. l..
Ludlow's report. Although high praise,
THE SENTINEL knows Mr.. Ludlow deserves
it all: "The report of Prof. J. L. Ludlow,
civil engineer of the Raleigh sewerage sys-
tenn is now in the hands of the committee.
The report is full and exhaustive and gives
ample evidence of Prof LudIow's ability as
calculator and constructor"
Mr.. Ludlow tells US that the work on
Raleigh's sewerage system will begin April
LIST. He has been to Oxford and Henderson
making propositions to the authorities for
water works, and the outlook for getting
them is good. THE SENTINEL cordially
and confidently recommends Prof. Ludlow
to Oxford and Henderson and any other
towns needing his services. He is gentle
man of much ability, and will always give
satisfaction.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-02-16
o commence after sentence in case LA ex

to commence after sentence in case IA ex
pires.
State VS.. John Price, larceny and receiv-
: ing; not guilty.
State VS.. VIM. Kimbrill, larceny and re-
ceiving; not guilty.
State VS.. Smith Clinard, larceny and re-
ceiving; guilty; sentenced to II months
work on public roads.
State VS.. James Alexandria, James Brown
and Bailey Dabney, afray; guilty.
State VS.. Robert Gates and Sarah Lloyd,
assault with deadly weapons, guilty.
State VS.. Julian Brown, assault with dead
ly weapon: guilty.
State vs. John Stokes, larceny and receiv.
ing; guilty.
State VS.. Turner Roberts, house breaking;
guilty; u months work on public road.
State VS.. George Matthews and Hannah
Stewart, assault with deadly weapon; Geo.
Matthews, guilty; Hannah Stewart, not
guilty.
The trial of A. S. Knight, charging
deputy sheriff Lancaster, Squire Grogan and
Sheriff Boyer with false imprisonment came
off Tuesday and the jury decided in favor of
the defendants.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-02-16
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your appetite is
poor, you are bothered with Headache, You are
fdgety, nervous and generally out OF sorts, and
want to brace up. Brace up, but not with slim
ulants, spring medicines, or bitters, which have
for their basis very cheap, had whiskey and
which stimulate you for an hour and then
leave you in worse condition than before.
What you want is an Alternative that will puri-
~ your blood, start healthy action Of Liver and
Kidneys, restore your vitality, and give renew
ed health and strength. Such medicine you
will Gnd in Electric Bitters and only 30 cents q
bottle at ". o. Thompson's Drug Store.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-02-16

Judge Ruffin is attending court this week.
DIR. E. F. Strickland, of Bethania, paid us
a welcome visit Monday.
Mr.. r. n. Hackett, of Wilkesboro is in
the city.
Mr.. D. e. Allen, of Charlotte, was in
the city Sunday.
Messrs. A. NJ. Stack and 'Spot" Taylor,
Of Danbury, were in the city Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Judge Boykin was in the city Saturday
attending court. Glad to see him look
ing SO hale and hearty.
THE SENTINEL is glad to know that Miss
Anna Williamson will postpone her visit to
Arkansas for awhile.
Miss Mary Keehln, of Salem, left last
week for Fort Riley, Kansas, on visit to
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Pond.
Brother H. E. Harmon, of the Southern
Tobacco Journal was in the city last Thurs
day and favored us with a pleasant call.
We were pleased to meet Mr. J. Madi-
son Porter, e. E., representing Tippett &
Wood, builders of iron bridges, water flowers,
&c, of Phillipsburg, N. ].
Messrs. Phillips & Pool, who have been
conducting grocery business in Winston
for several months past, closed up their bus
mess last week and both gentlemen left ses-
terday for Indiana, where they expect to
permanently locate.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-02-16
NOTICE !!

HAVING qualified as Administrator of the
1 i estate of John +. Poindexter, deceased, all
persons having claims against the estate of said
deceased are hereby notified to present them
proven as the law directs within twelve months
from the date of this notice or the same will be
plead in bar of their recovery. All persons in
indebted to said deceased are request to make
immediate payment to the undersigned at Win
ston. This 9th February 1885,
D. P. MAST.
Administrator.
w.