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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
A FUTURE FOR TEXAS.

No section of country and no people in
the world have made such rapid strides in
material prosperity, increasing industrial
pursuits and general welfare as has been
the case with the south and her people
since the war. By the ravages of those
fearful years of internecine strife hurled
supine in the ruin of home and business
effort, she has rallied with a rapidity and
thoroughness that has been the wonder of
the world. Left with radically changed
industrial system, with a different Ia
Dor element, and, withal, starvation
staring her in the face, the south
adjusted herself easily and quickly
to the new order OF things, and plucked
financial growth and established business
prosperity from the ashes of her mourn
ing and ruin. Her great support, agri-
cultural industries, has been developed as
never before in her history. TO this she
has also, to a wonderful degree, added
IN ming and manufactures. No longer is
she absolutely dependent upon the north
or foreign countries for all the manu-
| featured articles she uses, but at home
she produces many of such articles.
While this is true of the south generally,
of some states in particular is it
markedly noticeable. OF these Georgia
is notably the first. But why should
not Texas hold that rank? Richer than
Georgia or any other southern common
wealth in all that goes to make up great
agricultural, mining and manufacturing
state, why does she not claim the proud
title she could so easily attain? She is,
Ills true, young state, and only now
rapidly being populated. But has her
growth been what, under other conditions
it mighthave been? Has her legislation
and the concentrated efforts of her citi-
zenship been such as to encourage the
growth that has distinguished other states
in the south and the great northwest? I'm
til within the last year has anything
been done looking to advertising to the
world what a wonderful state this is il
which we live? Covering the vast terrific
ry she does, being a new and thinly popu
lated state, and this Offering the immuni-
ty for crime such conditions present, il
has gone abroad, through the years now
happily past, that lawlessness is the rule
in Texas and human life held at little
value. This impression is now rapidly
disappearing from the public mind, as the
people of other states have grown to know
US. 1t might have been sooner dissipated
But, in business point of view, much, very
much, remains to be done to plant Texas
in the seat rightfully hers, that
of the empire state of the union
With money easily finding invest
ment at II per cent, manufacturing
that rate will not rapidly come into vogue
We need deep water port, an exit for
our raw products and manufactured goods
we need faster and enlarged railroad ac-
commodations; we need population and
capital. We need intelligent legislation
and we need the hearty, earnest and per.
sistent cooperation of the people of the
entire state to accomplish all we would
desire. Texas has wonderful destiny in
store for her; we of this generation car
help enjoy it if We will intelligently and
unremittingly set ourselves about it:
achievement.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

The cry of destruction following in the
wake of free wool has been used for all it
is worth. But contrary testimony is COM
ing in, as evidenced by this quotation and
comment from the Elmira IN. " Gazette
"The number of sheep in Pennsylvania in
1887 was 1904 ,323-about one sheep to
every family. The production of wool Is
estimated at 4,596,OOO pounds-a little
less than a pound apiece for all of us.
The number of sheep in Pennsylvania has
fallen off since 1850 over 100000. Wool
raising is Improbable on our dear lands
philadelphia Record. Ia New York the
number of sheep has diminished under
high tariff much more than in Pennsyl-
vania. We have only about 100000
sheep in the Empire state, now, against
100000 in 1867, when the high wool tariff
was adopted" Is the high tariff, then, the
only salvation of the wool trade? II
hardly looks that way.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
Travis County Democratic Ticket.



FELIX L. SMITH, W. Il. HANDY.
For County Judge-James IL. Burts.
For County Attorney-George S. Walton.
For County CollectOr-John W. Kelly
For County Assessor-H. NJ. Metz.
For Sheriff-Emmett White.
For Clerk of the District CouTt-Jas. p. Hart.
For County Clerks. c. Cranberry.
For County Treasurer-Mat johnson.
For County Superintendent of Public InstruC
lon-J. W. Maxwell.
For Hide and Animal Inspector-R. E. Ca
pertOn.
For County Surveyor-John E. Wallace.
For County Commissioner, Precinct No. /
Ed. IL. Rogers.
For County Commissioner, Precinct No. >
j. p Schneider
For County Commissioner, Precinct No. 3
Hugh Mcclure,
For County Commissioner, Precinct No a
ohm w. Cloud.
For Justices of the Peace, Precinct No. 3-Georg'
alhoun and j A Stewart
For Constable, Precinct No. 3-Walter NJ Rob
rtson.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
A Vexatlous Day.

From the New YORK Sun
"S'deathm shouted the eminent TRACE
dian, Mr.. Raw Hamm, as he paced to and
fro with clenched teeth, "the hour is on
the stroke of eight, and me toga not yet
returned, Biff! Were it not cowardly TO
lay ones hand upon woman save in the
way of kindness, would make that Irish
washerwoman quaff blood. Away, and
see if she hath yet arrived!'
Fortunately, the woman and the togs
came.
GLOW now, good woman, what meaneth
this delay?"
"Shure, sorr," said the woman, "0l
didn'ts'pose yez would be afther goin' to
bed this airly in the avenin'."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

The legislative record of the Hon. Ma
rion Martin does not improve in appear
ance upon being brought out to the light
of day and having the dust of few years
rubbed off it. certain chapter of
that record is incidentally referred to in
an open letter from Governor Ross found
in this issue. Marion Martin has come tc
that estate-when with mournful eyes
turned longingly toward the future he
sadly regrets the past. History is terri
BILE censor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

CARL SCHURz, in an open letter, has
declared he will not support Harrison for
president. He thinks Cleveland's record
has been good, and he neither likes Harri-
son nor him who would be the real power
behind the throne-Blaine. He rightly
thinks it would be better for the country
to make Blaine president than to put
him in control of presidents power
without a presidents possibility"
Schurz will vote for Cleveland if ne returns
from Europe before election day. Carl
Scburz's head is level, and many such re-
publicans will follow his lead.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

TEXAS encouragement has just mt d
his debut before the supreme court of the
United States, and tits said has well &C
quilted himself. He appeared before that
court to argue the right of Texas to i'm
pose drummers' license tax on travelling
statesmen from other states doing business
in ours. This has been a much vexed
question, and the decision of that high
tribunal will be awaited with much interest,
not only by our state but by that vast
army of drummers whose field of action
is in Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
TRAVIS COUNTY TURNPIKES.

From the form of charter of inoOrpora-
ton found elsewhere in this issue, it seems
private enterprise and capital propose no
longer to wait for the county authorities
to furnish US good roads. These gentle
men thus, designing to form joint stock
company to perform a much needed work,
are going about it in strictly business
like way. They estimate that turnpikes
such as they have in view will cost about
$4,000 mile, at least not more than that
figure, and the capital stock is placed
at $15O,OOO as seventy-fve miles
of turnpike are to be built.
Opposition may be made to their plan be-
cause of the toll feature. But what else
can the people expect? 1t cannot be ex-
pected of these gentlemen that they sink
$15O,OOO of their money from purely pa
triotic motives. Golden apples don't
grow on trees nowadays, and times are
too hard for such simon pure generosity
And, after all is said, who would not be
willing to pay the nominal fee charged
for driving over the proposed good roads
What do our people think of the plan
and, if the stock was put on the marke
tomorrow, how much of it could b.
promptly disposed of?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

OUR board of trade has met and reor-
ganized for the coming year, yet we have
heard nothing new about that board of
trade building once SO much discussed,
now, alas! afflicted with innocuous de-
suetude. Can we eighty change the hack
neyed question-"What is the board of
trade here for?" And can we answer, "Its
all right?"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

DEEP water entry port for Texas
would place our state products four days
nearer the great South American market
than those competing products now COM
ing from New York. Millions of dollars a
year would result to the state from this
humiliation of time aud distance. Isn't il
then worth the while of the state to keep
this question constantly agitated among
the people?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

Curious ways of expressing ideas
English may be expected from foreigners
as, for instance, when the Frenchman, VIM
made a call in the country and was abou'
to be introduced to the family, said: an,
re ladies! Zen l would before, II you
please, Wish to purify mine lands and W
weep mine hair"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

Dsntist-"O, madam may be perfectly
easy in her mind. We dental surgeons
always make it point of observing tns
strictest confidence. Only last week. ~.
instance, supplied Countess Pampmsnln
and Baroness BorgheIn with a compies
set each, and not soul living knows .
VOID about it."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

TIE letter of Governor Ross to Hor.
r. S. Kimbrough, of Dallas county, which
We publish this morning, places him fairly
before the people of the state on the suit
ject of railroad legislation, and is in har-
mony with the state democratic platform
aud the demands of the people on that
n nastinn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For Governor:
L. s. ROSS
For Lieutenant Governor;
n. b. WHEELER.
For Attorney-General:
j. s. HOGG.
For Comptroller.
JOHN d. MCCALL.
For Treasurer:
FRANK II. LUBBOCK.
For Land Commissioner:
X. NJ. HALL.
For Superintendent Public Instruction:
o. IL. COOPER.
Supreme Court-John W. Stayton, Chief Justice
r. X. Gaines, j. l.. Henry, Associate Justices
Court of Appeals-John P. White, Sam. A
Wilson, James M. Hurt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

"How does it happen that there are 50
many old maids among the school teach
ers?" asked a reporter of teacher the
other day. because the school teachers
are, as rule, women of sense; and ~
woman will give up $50 position Tor
$40 man." was the reply.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

Shiloh's Vitalizer is what you need 10.
consumption, loss of appetite, dlzzlnt %
and all symptoms of dyspepsia. Price ~
and IS cents per bottle. Sold by OScaA
SamOstZ,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
The Speed of Heat and Cold.

1t has been asked which travels faster,
heat or cold, and answered heat. Be-
cause any one can catch a cold. 1t there
fore follows that everyone should keep
Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum
and Mullen, which will cure coughs, colds
and Group.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

COLONEL ABNER TAYLOR, the contractor
for the erection of our new capitol, is the
republican candidate for congress in one
of tn Chicago districts. The democrats
o district are making a vigorous fight
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

The new Chief Justice Fuller has daugh-
ters enough-six in number-who were all
at his installation yesterday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
JUDICIAL TICKET.

For District Judge-W. NJ. KEY.
For District Attorney-JAMES II. ROBERTSON
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

Shiloh's cough and consumption cure is
sold by US on guarantee. 1t cures con-
sumption. Sold by Oscar Samostz.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
FOR PRESIDENT:
GROVER CLEVELAND,
OF NEW YORK.
FOR PRESIDENT:
ALLEN G. THURMAN,
OF OHIO.

FOR ELECTORS:
The State at Large-A. w. Terrell of Travis; .
W. Bailey, of Cooke.
First District-A. T. Mckinney, of Walker.
Second District-E. c. Dickinson, of Cherokee.
Third District-R. G. DeGrafenreid, of Gregg.
Fourth District Howard Templeton, of Hopkins
Fifth District-J. A. Carroll, of DentoH.
Sixth District. S. Woods, of Kaufman.
Seventh District-E. d. Linn, of Victoria.
Eighth Dietrict-W. S. Fly, of Gonzales.
Ninth District-W II. Richardson, of Limestone
Tenth d strict-J. IL. McLeary, of Bexar
Eleventh District-E. A. Mcdowell, of CoryeL.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

Indian Territory coal at Mildly d Dowsf
successors to Mattingly d Co.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
SENATORIAL TICKET.

For State Senator-Twenty.F Fourth District
b. G. GILES.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION I.
WEEKLY

months '''''S az
Twelve months.
Postage free to all parts of the United States
Canada and Mexico. -,.-
Remit by craft on Austin, P. o. money order,
postal note, registered letter or express Ssihple
can be supplied.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS

XKTE are authorized to announce Hor = -
Wv GlasscOck, of Georgetown, AZ a A. 1eo. "
candidate for state senator of the TWsn,nl osiaus
district. -ioutH
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.

For Congressional District:
JOSEPH d. SAVERS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

WE are authorized to announce j. W. MSxvsl
w ss a candidate for county superintendent
public instruction at the ensuing election in 10.
vember
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

Entered at the postofice as second,class matter
Office of publication, West Pecan street, next I"
postofiye.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

WE are authorized to announce r. E. lspe,
w ton as candidate for hide and animal IN.
spector at the ensuing election IN November.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

NE are authorized to announce S. @. Gran.
w. berry as candidate for county clerk al ma
ensuing election in November.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

M E are authorized to announce Jas P. H,,,
w as a candidate for clerk of the dlsri,
court at the ensuing elect in November.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

WE are authorized to announce Emmss
w White as candidate for sheriff at the sD'
su ng election in November.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

WE are authorized to announce j. 2. Schneile,
w as candidate for county commissions,
precinct No. ,, at the ensuing election iH Noyen-
Der.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

WE are authorized to announce Mat Jobpsc
W. as a candidate for county treasurer at Ia
ensuing election in November.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

WE are authorized to announce John G. Wal
wv lace as d candidate for county surveyor ct
the ensuing election in November.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

WE are authorized to announce Hugh Nc.
w Clnre as candidate for county commis.
sioner, precinct No. 3, at the ensuing election In
November.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

WE are authorized to announce Ed. II. Rogers
w as candidate for county commissions,
precinct Mol, at the ensuing election in Noyeu,
Der.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

| WE are authorized to announce II. NJ Ma.
| w as candidate for county assessor Al NJ
ensuing election in November. ~'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

WTE are authorized to announce John W. Kan,
w as candidate for county collector at the snI
suing election in November -' eu-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

ME are authorized to announce Georca =
w Walton as q candidate for county stt0,,S 2.
at the ensuing election in November. ''''insy
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

WE are instructed to announce Ed Ava.
w as candidate for county treasnrssSsl oetsOa
ensuing election in November. at Hs
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

WE are authorized to announce John W.
w Cloud as a candidate for county commits
sioner, precinct No. /, at the ensuing election in
November
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

NTE are authorized to announce W. r psr..-
w as candidate for representative TSa9Yy
county, at the ensuing election in Noyembari ia's
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

M ae authorized to announce Judge Jas n
wv Burts a: a candidate for county ind%a, 4.
The ensuing election in November. '"use a
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

| ME are authorized to announce Felix r S,-,s
w as q candidate for representative T Tnn
county, at the ensuing election in NOyemhs,i 'avs
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

WE are authorized to announce Judos -,
w Breckenridge as q candidate fose IN
judge at the ensuing election in Noysmboorr eoenn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

ME are authorized to announce W NJ
w as a candidate for district judge at ths A Y
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

ME are authorized to announce Jams. y
Wv III robertson as candidate for district an,
ney at the ensuing election in Novemher. a'uf'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

WE are authorized to announce -
w as candidate for state senator y. Giles
fourth district, at the ensui election in NS Wn
Der. III NoYem.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

WE are authorized to announce j. A. StewG
w as candidate for justice of the .peaG
precinct No. 3, at the ensuing election in Noyen
Der.
WE are authorized to announce Walter N
w Robertson as a candidate for constable
precinct No. 3, at the ensuing election in Noyem'
Der.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

WYE are authorized to announce George Cal.
w houn as a candidate for juetice of the
peace, precinct No. B. at the ensuing electiOnh
NONember.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

FELIX E. SMITH, W. II. HANDY.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-05-02
ArknnsnsIahor Parry,

LITTLE. Rock, Ark, May 1.-The
platform adopted by the Labor party
last night indorses the National plat
form Of February 1887, on land, trans
portation, money, income tax and
Chinese labor; favors the reform de-
manded by the Agricultural Associa-
ton, Farmers National Alliance and
Knights of Labor; favors the taxing
of all lands held for speculative pur-
poses at full value: favors the consol-
idating State and National elections :
favors national aid to education, legis-
lation for the subjection of trusts. rail-
road and other corporations to State
control, and the establishing Of a Le-
Dor and Agricultural Bureau. Before
adjournment, Mr.. Poyner, nominated
for Secretary OF State, declined the
nomination.
The Union Labor Convention in
structed its delegates to the National
Convention to vote for J. A. Streeter,
OF Illinois, for President and 7. v.
Powderly for Vice President. The
Convention nominated w. X. Duvall
for Chief Justice; G. w. Terry, Secre-
tary OF State; and authorized the Ex-
ecutive Committee to fill the rest o.
the State ticket.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-05-02
FOREIGN LANDS.
fhe Emperor's Condition
Again Growing Worse.
INEVITABLE REACTION SETS in
Ferdinand of Bulgaria Visits His
Neighbors = Condensed
Cable Flashes.
) .ociated Press pispatchea % tne Hrs.r,n.

! Isolated Press Dispatches to the HERALD I
BERLIN, May 1.-The Emperor's
fever increased this evening. His
expectoration is more copious and his
cough is worse. He is also suffering
from headache. An attempt had
been made to relieve him by inserting
a new canula. During the dav
he was languid and had little
appetite. 1t is doubtful whether the
Empress will be able to go to the
Elbe provinces when the re-
lapse has shattered the hopes that
were entertained of permanent inn
provement, but there is no cause
for immediate uneasiness.
The Empress has received letter
from Queen Victoria, in which Her
Majesty expresses great qualification
at the cordial reception accorded to
her by the people Of Berlin.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-05-02
Conyentfon Rntes.

SAN Francisco, May 1.-The sub
ject Of special rates for delegates to
the Democratic Convention to be held
at st. Louis and the Republic Con-
vention at Chicago will be taken up
for consideration by the Transcon-
tinental Association at it's meeting to
be held on the 18th inst in this city.
The association has already made
special rates from all Eastern and
Southern points to st. Louis and Chi
cago. In regard to rates to the Demo-
cratic State Convention at Los An
geles, the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company has decided to make a
special round trip ticket at the same
rate as one fare.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-05-02
THE BROOKS LAW.
Closing OF Saloons Under the
New Act at Pittsburg.

PrrrsBURG, May 1.-At IL O'Clock
last night the Brooks liquor law went
into practical operation. Five hum
dred and two saloons out of 727 in the
city closed, probably never to be re-
opened. In Allegheny county there
were 1861 applications for licenses but
only 485 granted.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-05-02
The House,.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The Senate
bill was passed granting right OF way
through Indian Territory to the Kan
sas City and Pacific Railroad Com
pany.
The House then went into Com
mittee OF the Whole on the tariff bill,
and was addressed by McCreary, of
Kentucky.
President Cleveland, he said, had
made himself conspicuous before the
whole country by the wisdom and
courage exhibited in his annual mes
sage, when he recommended tax re-
form and reduction of the surplus.
Congress should long ago have re-
duced taxation, but the journals of the
House would show that tho re-
peated efforts of the Democratic party
| in that direction were thwarted
by the gentlemen on the other side.
He then turned his attention to that
portion OF Kelly's tariff speech in
which the latter dwells on the unfa-
vorable condition of affairs in Ken
Itucky, and the Speaker declared the
statements made by the gentleman
wel marvellous and gross misrep-
resentation.
Foran, of Ohio, opposed the bill.
He discussed at some length and
earnestly opposed the proposition tc
place wool ON the free list. Touching
upon the question of wages, he de
clared, il the bill passed, the Ameri
can workman would be compelled tc
compete with the English. work
man and receive the same rate
| of pay for his work. He protested
now, and would protest under an,
land all circumstances against th'
false assumption and suicidal conse
lquences that the so-called Mills bill
Involved Democratic principles an,
! Democratic duty. If It was the in
} tention Of the bill to reduce the SUI
plus it would prove an abortive fai
i ure. AS it now stood he not onl
denounced IL; he repudiated and d.
} nounced it.
II O'Farrell, |, Of Virginia, supported tn
BlDil. M
I Dorsey, Of Nebraska, followed ID q
) | position 70 the bill. He said indussr;
1 and not population, could pro1ui
4 Noallh. - adjared the Qitlu>l1