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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
WHAT II MEANS TO MILLS.

Our Texas Congressman Roger q. Mills,
has more at stake in this election than
any man in the union, not excepting even
President Cleveland. True, Cleveland by
his message of last December projected
the tariff reform issue before congress
and the country, but it fell to the lot of
Mills to mould and SHAPE that idea and
democratic hope into recorded measure
of tax relief. He, in peculiar sense, has
been most intimately connected with the
great bill he fathers and that under his
name has become the burning issue of
the hour, an issue upon which democracy
in November either sinks or swlms.
II success crowns democratic effort
this fall, Mills will have won a greater
victory than Cleveland. If defeat awaits
the party in the contest now being waged,
then in so far as Mills has urged the re-
form he typifes, to that extent must he
feel the keeness of the rebuke. No one
realizes the situation better than he, and
the wonderful campsign he is making
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
BURNETT BUDGET.
The Campalgn-Jolnt Discussion by Judge
G!asscock and Captain Giles.

The Compartment Discussion by Judge
G!asscock and Captain Giles.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BURNETT, September 27.-Capt. B. G.
Giles and Judge GlasscOck met and went
for each other in joint debate here, &C.
cordiug to the programme. They agreed
on division of time, giving Captain Giles
au hour in opening, Glasscock an hour
and half and Giles half an hour to close.
Captain Giles opened with discussion of
the tariff, urging the wrongs of the pro-
tective system and united and harmoLi-
Gus action in support of democratic
principles as the only means of relief
He closed with particular reference to his
own candidacy and the manner of his
nomination, claiming that the Travis
county conventions action in endorsing
him was fair and straight, and condemn
ing Glasscock as boiler, seeking to in
jure the party.
Judge Glasscock opened by saying he
would not discuss the tariff, that being
Ing wholly in the province of
congress to regulate. He went
straight to the contest between
himself and Captain Giles tor the sena-
torship, recounting his position and vote
on many important laws passed since his
first election to the senate, such as the
regulation of railroads, the suppression of
bucketshops and railroad pooling; the
law under which suit has been brought to
recover public lands granted to railroads
and forfeited by them, etc, and stating
how he would vote on other state meas
ures, if elected. Judge Glasscock, on his
side, ella med he was not fighting the dem
ocratic party, but only the corrupt
methods by which he claimed he was de-
feated in the Travis county convention.
Captain Giles closed by reading from
the legislative record regarding Glass
cocks course in the matter of leasing the
temporary capitol to the Confederate
home, and the bill previously introduced
to lease the same to the Farmers Alliance.
Captain Giles also attacked Judge Glass
cocks democracy by bringing mp his con-
nectiOn with the militia under the DAVIS
administration.
Both speakers occupied their full time
and were at;entively heard by a good
audience, composed almost entirely of
voters.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

true, few men in this county who are
not partisans, and who are not controlled
by party recommendations. This class
has recently grown by additions from the
republican party, both on account of its
position on the tariff question and on &C
count of its temporizing and vacillating
course with respect to prohibition, but,
aside from this class of voters, the county
canvass is conducted purely SIS a political
contest, the democrats on one side and the
minority parties in fusion on the other
side.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

THE democratic county convention of
Travis county met openly in day and
made its nominations. The republican
county convention met also openly and
sent committee to see another commit
tee, IN secret conclave, to barter and trade
upon a ticket. The republican county
convention swallowed the trade, endorsed
this commerce in politics, and the bene-
ficisries of this contraband bargain are
yelling themselves hoarse denouncing the
ring ticket of the democracy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

In his interview at Dallas, Doctor
Rutherford said that detectives were
employed to render the quarantine more
complete. The doctor, seemingly, has
but little faith in human nature in
general, ard boards of health outside the
state in particular. There is no doubt
about the efficiency of Rutherford's quar-
antine. Anyhow, yellow jack has been
kept out of the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
HOW TO HELP TIE UNIVERSITY.

The Galveston News certainly is right
when, in discussing suits brought to re-
cover money due for the use of public
lands, it says: "Suits to recover what is
due the University cannot be prematurely
instituted" This institution is terribly
cramped for funds. At the extra session
of the last legislature she was found at the
door of the legislative hall a petitioner
for succor and material aid. Her request
was partially granted, and the funds
loaned her are now being applied to the
erection of more commodious quarters.
Yet she still qpeeds much more
encouragement. This would not be
the case if her two million acres
of lands that have been occupied
for years without the payment of any rental
were made to return their jdst revenue.
Here is a fit field in which the attorney
general may disport himself with infinite
advantage to the state in her attempt
and wish to foster and build up a grand
state university-an institution that will
prove the pride of the south. The Uni
versity needs this money of which she is
yearly being deprived. The attention of
the attorney-general is directed to this
need and the violation of law that is the
occasion thereof.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

GOVERNOR Ross yesterday celebrated
the anniversary of his fiftieth birthday.
The event was properly noticed by the
heads of the different state departments,
to whose congratulations we would beg to
offer the sincere well wishes of the STATES
MAN. The first fifty years of distin-
guished life have been rounded out with a
work well done, with abundant testimony
of ability, conscientious effort and honor.
As he steps past the meridian of life, we
and the people of this fair state invoke for
him the same adherence to duty and prob
ity, and the same wealth of achievement
and honor that he has won and gracefully
worn in the past.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
Travis County Democratic Ticket.
For Representatives
FELIX f. SMITH, W. r. HANDY.

EoI representatives
FELIX E. SMITH, w. r. HANDY.
For County Judge-James IL. Burts.
For County Attorney-George S. Walton.
For County CollectCr-John W. Kelly.
For County Assessor-H. NJ. Metz.
For sherif-Emmett White.
For Clerk of the District Court-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 Suryeyor-John E. Wallace.
For County Commissioner, Precinct No. l.
Ed. II. Rogers.
For County Commissioner, Precinct No. D
p. Schneider.
For County Commissioner, Precinct No. D.
Hugh Mcclure
For County Commissioner, Precinct No. A.
John W. Cloud.
For Justices of the Peace, Preiinct No. 3-George
Calhoun and j A. Stewart.
For Constable, Precinct No. 3-Walter NJ. Rob.
ertsoL.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
INTERSTATE IMMIGRATION CONVENTION.

Colonel Chiffon, the efficient and en-
thusiastic secretary of the immigration
bureau of our state, has succeeded in his
aim to have a southern interstate immi-
grafton convention assemble to act for
the welfare of the whole south. The gov
ernors of all the southern states have
been consulted in the case, and upon their
responses Colonel Chiffon has issued a
call for such convention to assemble at
Montgomery, Ala, November 20, 1888. An
excellent move, and one from which
great good will result. Colo
mel Chiffon cannot be too
highly commended for the zeal he has
manifested and that has now eliminated
in such. hattering success. Texas is to be
felicitated upon having such a gentleman
in charge of her immigration bureau.
He is thoroughly alive to all the needs of
the situation and the advantages that can
be CLEANED at every turn. His selection
was wise move, and he does credit to his
reputation and the judgment of those
who placed him In his present important
position of honor and responsibility.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

AT last the farmers are about to receive
some positive governmental recognition.
The making the head of the department
of agriculture cabinet officer will 60 far
towards securing for the farming interests
of the nation that prestige they should
enjoy. 1t is an excellent move on the
part of congress.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

throughout the northern states emPhl-
sizes his zeal and testifes to the ardor of
his hope for victory. His own personal
interests in his home district cannot be
placed in opposition to the earnestness
with which he must crave national sue
cess. He is making the fight of his life,
and he will win.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

HE federal authorities at Washington
acted promptly and to the point when
called upon to interfere in the Rio
Grande City trouble. Uncle Sam may be
relied upon not to let grass grow under
his feet in such instances.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

"a PUBLIC office is public trust" No
one realizes the truth of this wise remark
of Cleveand'5 more keenly than at this
time does Governor Ross. Besides having
the general welfare of the state in his care
aud keeping, he now has to watch the
advance of yellow fever, put down riots at
Rio Grande city, watch the general peace
and settle the capitol question. In truth,
the governor is not now sleeping on
"howery beds of ease The man in the
lowiy walks of life is often, if not always,
to be envied.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

FOR PRESIDENT:
GROVER CLEVELAND,
OF NEW YORK.
FOR yICE-PREsIDENT:
ALLEN e. THURMAN,
OF OHIO.


The State at Large-A. W. Terrell, Of Travis; j
". Bailey, of Cooke
First District-A T. Mckinney, of Walker.
Second District-E. G, Dickinson, of Cherokee,
Third District-R c. DeGrafenreid, of Gregg.
Fourth District-Howard Tempeton, of Hopkins
Fifth District-J, A. Carroll, of Denton.
Sixth District-J. s. Woods, of Kaufman.
Seventh District-E. D. Linn, of Victoria.
Eighth Disuict-W. S. Fly, of Gonzales.
Ninth DistTict-W II. Richardson, of Limestone.
Tenth District-J. Ii. McLeary, of Bexar
Eleventh District-E. A. Mcdowell, of Coryell.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

Two Russian savants, Professor Markoff
and NJ. Popoff, accompanied by six
guides, succeeded in reaching the top of
Great Ararat recently. They erected
cairn at The summit in commemoration of
the event.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
UNIVERSITY RE OPENED.

The State university yesterday opened
the session of 188S-S9 with prospects very
fattering for the most pros perous year
of its existence. Texas has at last com
menced to aid this her great institution
The money loaned the University at the
called session of the Twentieth legisla-
ture is now being converted into stone
and mortar, and the central portion of the
University building is rapidly mounting
in air. Before this session has closed the
added room and convenience so much
needed will be afforded the institltion,
now so cramped for proper accommoda-
tions. New instructors have been added
20 the corps of teachers, and plans have
b9en laid broad and deep for such an
institution as was contemplated in its
founding and as the great state of Texas
should have to represent her among the
educational centers of the world. Success
to our State university its faculty and
students,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
STATE DEMOCRATIC. TICKET,

For Governor:
l.. S. ROSS.
For Lieutenant Governor:
II. b. WHEELER.
For Attorney General:
j. S. HOGG,
For Comptroller.
JOHN d. MCCALL.
For Treasurer;
FRANK X. LUBBOCK.
For Land Commissioner:
r. NJ. HALL.
For Superintendent Public Instruction:
o. II. COOPER.
Supreme Court-John W. Stsyton. Chief Justice /;
X. K. Gaines j. l.. Henry, Associate justices.
Court of Appeals-John z. White, Sam. A.
Wilson, James NJ. Hurt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

THE mortuary report for the week, pub
lished in another column, shows two
deaths from diphtheria. The South Austin
school has been closed on account of the
spread of the disease in that locality, and
some cases are reported on this side of the
river. Without desiring to act as alsrmi5ts,
it is, Notwithstanding, a matter of duty to
state that the malady is as contagious as
smallpox and almost as fatal, and every
effort should be made to stamp it out.
Houses having it should be tagged, and
families infected ought to be promptly
quarantired from the schools.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

FROM away up north, even from the
great and only Senator Hoar's own state,
come ringing down these words from the
Boston Herald: "The two letters challenge
collation., and that of Harrison, both in
logic and rhetoric, shows to marked disad-
vantage. On the tariff question Cleve.
land has decisive superiority because of
his more thorough knowledge of the sub
ject. C!evelaud's position as an advocate
of revenue reform is too strong to be sue
cessively assailed." Truly from the ex,
treme north to Mexico and from the At
lantic to the Pacific the revenue reform
contagion is rapidly spreading. The
whole lump will soon be lsavened.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
COURT OF PATENT APPEALS.

Texas congressman are coming to the
front more rapidly than the representa-
tives of any other state in the union.
They all, too, figure in the role of reform
ers. The latest move to attract public
attention is that on the part of Judge
Culberson. For the judiciary committee,
of which he is chairman, he has prepared
a favorable report upon a measure pro-
viding for court of patent appeals. He
declares such a court would be the means
of redressing many inequalities and de-
lays now existing in the execution of our
patent laws. He fixes the expenses to the
government of the contemplated court at
thirty thousand dollars per annum, and
declares 1t would be marked economy for
the government to do as indicated. The
bill, if not acted upon this session, it is
thought will certainly become law next
year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

An interesting political straw lies in the
fact that p. L Barnum is an enthusiastic
HarrisoniaD, while Adam Forepaugh is a
red-hot Cleveland man. A joint debate
between these two men might be made
the greatest show on earth.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

Is IT fact that politics have nothing to
do with county elections when
every known political party has
either made nominations or en-
dorsed nominations? There are, it is
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

THE New York Star has hit it:
OMINoUs-Burchard's Ticket
HARRIsoN AND MoRToN.
The three RS once more!
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

Shiloh's cough aud consum ption cure :s
sold by US on guarantee. 1t cures Con-
sumption. Sold by Oscar Samostz.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

Good Luck Right Along: Bsld-hesded
old gent lin restaurant)-"Waiter, found
two or three hairs in this soup. And it is
not the first time either; it often happens
here" Waiter-"Yuse mouhty lucky, sab;
yo' kin save 'em up, and befo' long yo'll
hab 'uoUgh fo' er wig."-Epooh.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
WEEKLY STATESMAN.
AUSTIN, TEXAS.

Entered ct the postoffice as second-clsss matter.
Office of publication, West Pecan street, next TO
pOstOfi-e.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

VINO and what is Jones who has the
temerity to run against Mills!
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

Ayers Hair VIgor keeps the hair fresh
and bright. 1t restores natural color to
faded and gray hair, and renders it plant
and glossy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
SENATORIAL TICKET.

For State Senator Twenty-Fourth District:
b. c. GILES.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
JUDICIAL TICKET.

For District Judge-W. NJ. KEY.
For District Attorney-JAMES Il. ROBERTSON
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.

For Congressional District;
JOSEPH d. SAVERS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

From 1901 20 1861 the democratic party,
led by Jefferson, Monroe, Jackson and
such presidents, administered this govern
ment, except for brief period When
they first assumed its control only three
PER cent of our people lived in towns and
CT les; orr fathers were rural men, who
understood the meaning of equal laws, for
they had conquered the right to eni Y
them. During the administrations of
democratic presidents they paid the debt
of the first revolution, of the war of 1912,
and of the Mexican war; purchased and
paid for Louisiana with it's vast territory
reaching up to the Mississippi, and, after
paying Texas Sl0,000,000 for more terri
tory and increasing six-fold in popula-
ton, they planted your flag on the finest
pc ton of the Pacific coast. While ex-
banding in territory, they built their
federal capitol, equipped navy that
made our name respected around the
world, constructed custom houses. federal
court buildings, forts, arsenals and navy
yards, and in 1861, when power passed
from democratic hands, they defrared all
the expenses of the government with
S66,65O,OOO. Do not forget that this sum
was raised with an average ad valorem
tariff of only Is per cent"
He reviewed the republican tax record
eulogized the Nils bill and exposed the
fallacy of protection.
THE CONTEST IN TEXAS
He then spoke of the contest in Texas
as follows:
"dere in Texas the issue is sharply Joined
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-11-13
ALAsKA,s PRoGRVss.
annual Report of the Governor of Alasks
Territory.

annual Report OF the Governor OF AAaska
Territory.
WASHINGTON, November 12th-The Gov
ernor of Alaska, A. P. WinefUrd, in his an
nual report 10 the Secretary of the Interior
states that the white population of Alaska
has greatly increased, and estimates that
there are 10000 natives. The total popula-
ton is 49, $50, and of this number there are
$500 whites, 10000 Creoles and 1850
Aleuts. In regard to the settlement of
public lands, the Governor states that all
settlers in Alaska upon public lands are
mere squatters, who are waiting legislation
from Congress which will enable them to
secure titles. AL the salmon factories in
the Territory, seventeen in number, are To-
Gated on public lands.
He asks favorable consideration by the
department of the bill now pending before
Congress providing for the organization of
the Territory. The only obstacle in the
way of agriculture, in the opinion of the
Governor, is that the lands are not ayaila-
bic for settlement. He says the climate is
favorable and the soil rich. He sees no
reason why Alaska may not ultimately
rival Montana and Wyoming as cattle
country.
The stamp-mill on Doublegass Island,
which the report states is the largest in the
world, hes an estimated output of $150,000
in gold per month. Other gold mines are
being developed on the same island, and
the report notes the sale of four claims for
81, 100000. Promising silver discoveries
have also been made.
The Governor thinks there is enough
coal in the Territory to supply the whole
OF the United States for centuries. He re-
iterates the charge made in his last annual
report relative to violations of law and the
ill-treatment Of natives by agents Of the
Alaska Commercial Company. He credits
the company with adhering faithfully to
its contract with the Government, as TO the
number of seals to be killed ON the Seal
Islands and the treatment of the natives
there, but where the company's rule is su-
preme the people are little better than serfs
of that powerful company.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-11-13
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

J. NJ. Stephenson, of Franklin, is in town.
Mrs. Terry McMorry is visiting at San Fran
cisco.
W. W. Moreland, Bank Commissioner, is in
the city.
Miss sallie McKim is visiting Miss May Miller,
near Dixon.
Director Chase, of the State Agricultural So
ciety, is in the city.
William H. McClintock, OF New York City, is
visiting Sacramento
Mrs. S. L. Cooper of Fl Dorado county, is
spending few days in Sacramento.
Miss George spaulding. of Hicksville, has
been spending few days in this city
Hon. George Z. Williams Judge ofthe SUPERIOR
| Courtof El Dorado county, is in the city
Albert NJ. johnson and family, of San Fran
cisco, are visiting relatives in Sacramento.
Miss Net;ie Rosner, who has been visiting
Sacramento friends, has returned to her home
at the Bay.
Misses Mollie aud Annie Murray and Mrs Lob
man lett saturday morning for Two weeks
visit to San Francisco.
Mrs. Z. 7. Loyeing and niece, Miss Laura
Gwynn, of Auburn. are visiting Mrs Amos
Norris and Mrs. w. NJ. Gwynn, of this city.
Miss B. Berner, private Secretary to Mrs. Stan
iord, mas just returned from Europe, and has
been visiting her folks IL this city. She left
yesterday for San Francisco.
Our Friends Social and Literary Club has
elected the following officers: President, J.
Llttinger; Nlce-PreSldent, Miss Emma Klees;
Secretary, ]. Bauquier Jr.; Treasurer, w. Adams:
Stage Manager, Miss Laura DALEY: Sergeant
alarms, d. McDougall.
Cipricano Ofdenes and Mr.. and Mrs Alfaro
left yesterday morning for San Francisco. en-
route to the land of their nativity, Chile. They
were escorted to the depot by some twenty. FIVE
of their countrymen and the best wishes of all
were extended for a safe voyage. Miss Lena
Lima and Miss Eugenie Salgado sang a farewell
| song. These people were residents or this eoun-
| ty for upward of twenty-five years
| Arrivals at the Capital Hotel yesterday:
Ed McCue, e. Washburn, San Francisco; B. j.
Harrison, city; Clarence Jarvis Mills City; Pc
| ter McGraw, city; J. D. Spencer, San Francisco;
| h Hays, Mrs. G. F. Taylor, Oakland Chas
Aul and wife, Folsom; G. P. Berry, wheatland;
| Mrs p. A. Humbert, Folsom; George E. Will
| iams, Placerville: NJ Diggs, Woodland; j. N
| Scare, city; }. +. Parks Amador.
| Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel yesterday
| ]. 81. Neff, Colfax; F. Cummings and wife,
! Montague; W. J. Burns, Sprague; E. A. Davis,
| Marysville; G. W. Herr, Seth Jones, Rochester;
| Miss Boyd, Mis- Tolman, Yuba: J. F. Hall, New
| York: Miss Webb, Vins; !. W. Kingman. New
| York; L. Euphrat, L aey; B. khodus st Louis:
Z. J. Solinsky, San An-raes; T. W. Spenser.
| Colusa; H. f. Hopper aud wife. Yolo: J. II.
| Smith, Auburn A. T. Hatch. So ano j. d.
| Lewis, Fresno: W. Ireland, Jr, C. S. Spinney,
T. Roerstem, F, W; Rilsbry, P. Jacobsen, j. A.
! Lawrence, n. Abrahams san Francisco.