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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-22
THE POET-LAUREATE DOES HIS BEST.
4 yIRTUOUS EBULIITION AT THE NOD OF DEAF

4 VIRTUOUS EBULLIT1ON AT THE NOD OF DEAR
DOM AND HORIZONTAL BILL"
Washington Sept 81 (SpeciaD.-The Deputy Poet
Laureate Of the Administration, temporarily left In
charge of the Washington bureau Of The New-York
Tmes7 is doing his best to twang the Tyre intrusted
10 his keeping. He has lust discovered that The
Tribune published series of highly interesting letters
not long ago, beginning with one which showed how
" Dear Donn-oherwse Postmaster-General Dickinson
attempted to play his fine Italian hand in New-Yorh
In the matter of appointing new Aqueduct Commits
sioners, and ending with another which exhibited
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Morrison in the
Of pcddllng out small fourth class postmasterps,
and incidentally venting his wrath upon lrishmen In
general and Congressman Lawer in particular There
other letters, notably addressed to Assistant
Stevenson by the Chairman OF the
Democratic State Central Committee OF Kansas, which
showed both of these gentlemen to be engaged in
conspiracy 10 extort money for campaign purposes,
contrary to law, from employees Of the Government
All these letters mighty interesting reading"
and their publication tn The Tribune set Messrs. Dckn-
son, Morrison and Stevenson to cogtatng how they
obtained by The Tribune. Dear Dom followed
the example set BY The Physical Wreck" under similar
circums ances, and put detectves-pad, by the way,
out of the funds of the Government, and therefore
illegally employedon the track of The Tribune CORES
pondent ferret out the mystery. That they failed
Is perhaps not their fault but their illsuccess
10 have bereft Dear DOM of all be had.
He has informed the Poet Laureate aforesaid that he
has been the victim Of sneak thief thieves. who
stole private letters from his desk,' among them
letters from his wife, his young child and his brother"
Assistant Postmaster General Stevenson tells q
similar tale. Tho Poet Laureate, of course,
the minute a nomber of the Administration takes
snuff and he repeats the dolefu tale OF Messrs. Dick
nson and Stevenson in the columns Of the organ"
together with philosophical reflections upon the
wickedness and depravity Of mankind and the course
and enterprise of journal like The Tribune, which
publishes letters obtained in such a way" Tho
Poet Laureate is a youth Of astounding powers OF
dlscernment and could probably tell camel from a
clothes line at single glance. Bis opinion, there
fore, that the letters published by The Tribune wero
obtained in such a way" would probably convince
the average mind al once, the opinion not rem
dered absolutely conclusive by the fact that he is
an employee Of Fagin" Jones' and as such must pre-
sumably be expert In matters OF this kind and
high authority all questions affecting the receiver
ship of stolen goods.
There is no sorIier spectacle than Infatuated
Mugwump such a the Poet Laureate seems to be,
especially when he works himself into state of Writ
uous indignation and frOths al the mouth upon the
request of such people as Dear Don,' Horizontal
Bilr and Adlai l.. stevenson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-22
THE BosroN's SECRET MISSION.

Washington, Sept. 21.-0rdcrs have been issued to
have the Boston, at the New-York Navy Yard,
put IN readiness for sca-scrvice In few days Inc
vessel is under orders 10 proceed to the West
indies ON diplomatic mission the precise character Of
which cannot now be ascertained. 1t is believed
however. to have some connection with the Pres-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-22

Fort Worth. Tex, Sept. 21.-The Republican state
Convention called to nominate a State ticket. ad-
iourned to-day after adopting resolution declaring
II inexpedient put up state ticket owing TO the
fact that there is no reasonable probability Of cleo
ton. resolution adopted indorslng the Ma
tional ticket and deplorng the ouragcs recently COM
mitted in Fort Bend and v hngtUn Counties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-22
ST JOHy NOT ALLOWED TO TALK POLITICS.

Elmira, " Y, Sept. 21.-Ex-Govenor John p ST.
John, Of Kansas. visited tho state Fair to-day and
addressed the thousands OF people there assembled lie
came under the auspices Of the Prohibition state Com
mittee who paid him $50 for the visit. He was
greatly disappointed when informed that tho officers
of the fair would not allow him TO talk polatlos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-22
RAILROAD SECURITIES MISSING

A package OF railroad securities disappeared from
the safe OF the law firm Of Moore 4 Wallace, ct No.
l02 Broadway, between Tuesday and yesterday after
noon. Notice given Immediately to the police. and
the negotiation Of the bonds has probably been pro
vented II was learned last night that tho packages
had been taken out Of the sAfS b. mistAks ey cue
Of the partners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-22
WINNERS AT LOUISVILLE.

Erederics--P. Manees Violin.
-
WINNERS At LOUISVILLE
louisville XIV. Sept PA good crowd was ss inc
races again to-day. The weather was fair ana breezy.
but the track still little slow from heavy soo~er'
during the night.
First race-Three fourths Of . mile; handicap start
ers: Bixby Robin Marshall Luke strideaway. Rhodv
Pringle and Governor strideaway won Robin second
Governor third Time-1 rs IL
Second race-selling; one mile. Starters Lady HIM
FOO Comedy Mirth Maori. Bolster. Hamlet and Bran
beter. Hamlet won Maori second. Comedy third Tins
Il 431-2
Third race-Cash handicap. all ages: mile end
quarter. Starters: Long Roll Panama Marchms Bon'ts
Philip s., Julia L., Tenacity and Insoence Julia L
won. Panama second Marchms third. Time-21o
Fourth race-One mile and sixteenth purse stsrs
ers: Caaipa Major Mumford and Bacchus Cstsps won
Major Mumford second Time-1 :52 LIZ
Fifth race-selling; nve-eighths OF milo 6orterss
Emily Maud Bannerettc Charlotte j. Enterprise vespes
Bells. JOYFUL Sae o.. lamont Rachel. Kecnee Va Me-
DoweiL Pelham. Sunlight Sparkling and Engle~ood sdn-
Light won. Keenee-va second joyful third Tim-1 ;oa
RACING IN ENGLAND.
London. Sept. 2L-At the Manchester Autumn meeting
to-day the September Handicap by Mr.. Ley
tourne's three-yc bay colt Goldscekcr. Sir O.
Chetwynds threeyesr-old colt Grafton second, end
Mr. Humby's four-year.od bay colt Kingnsher third.
Eleven horses started The last betting before the race
TO against Goldseeker the favonte. and 10 70
/ each against Grafton and Kingnsher.
Tho Breeders Foa Stakes BY J. II. Houide
worths colt Evergreen with Baron de Rothschilds
brown FLY Chariclee second. and II. A. Harson's hey
colt D'Orsay third There eleven starters. The
last letting to against Evergreen. the favorttA
to 1 against Charicee and 10 20 against D'Orsay
The September Plate by Lord Cslthorpe's
chestnut FLY She'll The OF Beaufor,s black cole
Arquebus second, and J. g. Baird Hays chestnus
fy Paloma third The last betting was 10 against
Sea She'll TO 1 against Arouebus and TO . PaomA
the favorite
STARTERS FOR THE LANCASHIRE PLATE
London. Sept. 21.-Folowing Is list Of probable
In the for the Lancashire Plate 70 be ss
Manchese together with the Jockeys and the
latest betting:
Seabrceze (Robinson). TO /; Ayrshire ~. Barrctr.
70 1; Friars Balsam Cannon, TO l. Anpamite "a.
Nightingall) and lie Sancy Hopkins TO 1: Galore
webb, 10 to Quartus (Chandiey) and Gay Hampton
&C.. Barrett 10 to Antilles (Chaloner). IA TO Enter
Warne) and Godseeker NuttalD. 20 to Il Bavards
(Dodge) 25 to l. Phil Rckabyl. Nina Watts. Love-in-
Ideness Goaer). Assduity Fagan. Meanon IT. Loates.
Mania Is Loates) oriel (willams). Royal Albers
(Irgunder) not Quoted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-22

Brothers Grscie B.-H Y. Smiths John rerguwsonq1r
W r. Snyders Cyclone-J. Bauvelps Lixxe XIV; ~
Mccarthy's b: b. Custer-w IL McCsf@y,-y anSs :
Joncs's David Jones-C Davis's Iepettlon-s Dsv,ss
General Banks-S. A. McDonads Eph-Jcsse fesfsnoe'
EYedeyica--P. Manee's Violin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-22
HALF NILE.

J. A. & A. II. Morriss blk. Q. Britannia. BY P leyna,
A. Rc@onls b. Forest King 1o5 % And 6sssH
p LoriIlard jr's b. g. Peresal, ., 80 Haywsrd ~
Castle stables M0dso G eiily p 80 (RSTioc
r. s. Longs br g. Jim b. 8, 12o tDaton)
I. j. Baldwlns CHI c. Caliente. 2. 10. 80; Maryn(
Mira G. L. Lorllard's b. f. Flitaway, 3. 1Os (ho!us)
b. A. Tonig's b. c. Van. =. Us: TaraD
o. IL. sebbns's ch. g. So So 80 a. tCq gnag}
NJ n NoIan's b. +. Clay Stockton 3. ia car; Nh
Dwyer Brothers b. (. seryia, ,. SO tvaneursn}
Manhattan Stables Oh. T. Tourmaine, ., ia lboyIel
II q Dsly's CHI T. Glory, @ % tBlaJiockl
II. A. Newion's Oh g. Marsh Rsdon. aged 100 Camp
" " Tme--0 30 "a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-22
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
THE BILL PASSED BY THE SENATE MINUS THE
SECTION TRANSFERRING THE
WEATHER BUREAU.

WEATHER BUREAU
Washington, Sept. 2l.-The House bill TO make the
Department Of Agriculture one OF the executive de-
partmens of the Government was again taken up by
the Senate to-day-the question being on the amend
nnent reported by the Committee Agriculture to
strike out the fifth section, which transfers the
Weather Bureau Of the Signal Service to the Depart
neDt Of Agriculture.
Mr.. Chandler expressed himself as willing TO vote
for the bill foreseeng however. that 1t would result
IN the establishment (which he would favor Of a
Department Of National Industries He believed that
II would be better to defer the creation OF the De
partment Of Agriculture until the time had arrived
for the creation OF I Department Of National Indus
tries.
Mr.. Blair said that the proposition had originally
taken the form suggested by his colleague, but had
been opposed by the people interested In agriculture,
the ground that they would be submerged and lost
sight of and would fall receive that specific atten-
tion which that great industry demanded.
Mr.. Reagan sent to the clerks desk and had read a
substitute which he desired offer for the whole bill
II for the creation of Department of Industry,
and would Che said embrace Doth internal
and foreign commerce. well agriculture
The discussion continued by Mr. Call in favor
Of the transfer Of the Weather Bureau, and by Sen
sor Wilson (of Iowa., Palmer, Salisbury and Hale
against It. Finally, the vote taken the
amendment 10 strike out the fifth section Of the bIII
and 1T was agreed to-yeas, 80 nays o.
the bill was passed.
committee OF conference ordered the dis
agreeing votes.
BONDS OFFERED AND ACCEPTED
Washington, Sept. 21.-To-day's bond offerings ag
gegated g. 1873 600, follows:
Coupon fours-S90O,o00 at 100, $4,000 at $780,
e25 900 at 100; registered fours-S1 100 900 at $780,
$50 900 I31 interest, $4,000 at 1913 Interest
SO 900 at 100 interest, 100000 at 100, $1,000
at 100; coupon four and haifs-s1o,0O0 at l07 Ia
registered four and halfs-S15 1000 at l07 Ia
800, 900 at 1o7 3-s 81 900 at lO7 3-s.
The Secretary Of the Treasury this afternoon &C
Depted 81 GAS 900 bonds as follows
-Four per cents, rcgistered-S45,0 00 $4,000,
100000, 10000. s1,Ioo,ooo, 10000 at 100.
-Four per cents, coupon-s1o ooo 5000 900, $4,000,
$4,000 At 100.
AN OFFICE FOR EX-CoMMIssIONER SPARKS
Washington, Sept 21.-The President has appointed.
dder the act OF March Q, 1887, William A. j. Sparks
Rx-commissioncr of the General Land Office as CO.
referee and chairman Of the referees, to act WIFI
two othen, one 10 be appointed by the Chicago
Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company, and one By
The principal chief OF the Cherokee Nation. In the
aaaiaa 2sritery, to assess against tho railway con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-22
BUSINESS BEFORE THE TWO HOUSES.
SENATE BILL REGULATING THE PRESENTA

SENATE BILL REGULATING THE PRESENTA-
TIoN OF MEASURES TO THE PRESIDENT.
Washington Sept o1.-Mr. STEWART introduced IN
the Senate to-day bill regulating the presentation Of
bills and Joint resolutions to the President OF the United
States which, after brief discussion was referred to
the Committee Rules. 1t makes II the duty Of the
Speaker OF the House and Of the President of the SEN
ate to have bills and Joint resolutions presented forth
with the President IN person. and TO have the TACT
reported to their respective houses.
The conference report on the sundry Civil Appro-
priation bill was agreed TO- The only question on
which the conferees had been unable to agree was the
amendment as TO the new Library Building MI
SHERMAN moved to instruct the Senate conferecs that
II the conferees Of the houses cannot agree the
Senate conerees shall propose that the text OF the
House b disagreed by the Senate, be stricken out
Of the bill Agreed to-
A bill was introduced by Senator CHANDLER,
which directs Secretary OF the Treasury TO pay out
OF the fund created by the Direct Tax Act OF 1857 the
sum of $50 to the Congo Emigration Steamship Com
pany for each adult person OF color who shall desire
TO emgratc to any free state in Africa on the ships OF
that line
MIR DOUGHERTY, Of Florida, In the House. asked
unanimous consent for the passage Of the Senate Joint
resolution approprang 100000 for the relief Of tho
yellow fever sufferers Mr.. KILGORE, OF Texas, OBJ
jected.
Mr.. GRAIN. of Texas, asked unanimous consent TO
Judiciary 10 report at any time for Immediate oonsd
Grafton bill providing for the suppression ana Pr.
vention of trusts lie asked thai the resolution De
referred 10 the Committee on the Judiclaiy' MI
HOPKINS, Of Ncw-York, objected
BLOCKING THE PENSION TO MRS. SHERIDAN
Washington, d. c., Sept 2l-At the evening seS
sion, Nj Bingham. of Pennsylvania called up inc
bill granting pension the widow Of General sheri-
dan and this occasion Mr. Cheade, of Indiana, was
the Director, and he insisted upon bis point OF no
quorum, the bill was withdrawn.
subsequently, Mr.. Bingham asked unanimous con-
sent 10 have the bill made special order for De
cember G. but to this proposition. Mr. Kgore OF Tex
as, objected.
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT.
Washington, Sept 21-The President sent the fol
lowing nominations to the Senate this afternoon:
John g. Parhhurst, OF Michigan, to be Envoy Exraor
binary and Minister Plenipotentary of tho United
States Belgium
Captain Henry W. Lawton' On Cavalry. to be
Major and Ins pector-General
Pos tnasters-W alter c. Newbery at Chicago,
ILL., vice S. c. Judd. resigned, William X. Kelly
at fernandna, Fla. Charles H. Tracey at Anaconda.
NJ. T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-22

JACK WINS THE FLEETWOOD STAKES.
KNOCKING QUARTER OF A SECOND OFF HIS
RFCORD-MAREI S ALSO WINS.

KNOCKING QUARTER OF SECOND OFF HIS
RECORD-MABEL S. ALSO WINS.
The sun shone fercey the rain soaked track at
Fleetwood yesterday and by the time the races were
called the course dry and the footing good. There
was larger attendance than the two previous days
the card had two interesting races with large Heidi
in each the Fleetwood Stakes OF $4,000 for
the 25 class troters George C. and Favorte Wilkes
were scratched. OF nine starters Jack was first
auction pools, with Geneva S. second and
whitefoot third, the Geld selling for a small amount
1t took lot Of scoring to get the horses away The
of Jack, Crescendo, Geneva s. and Superior were
Hned S. scoring ahead Of Black Jack at the
mole At las. a good start effected, and Geneva S.
went 20 the front once followed by Superior Jack
made break going round the first and fell back.
The chestnut easily in 2 :23
Betting was so to 30 Geneva S. before the second
heat and she again showed in front for the entire mile
With TWO heats won, Geneva S. a stronger favor
tie than before the third heat She went away I'M
steadily and the quarter reached Jack had
shot to 'front.' with Lady whitefoot And Crescendo
following others strung out Geneva made several
breaks Whtefoot made rush up the stretch and got
to second place Jack under the wire ahead In
100
jack was at once made favorlte for the at to
the field In the fourth heat the Chicago cand,
latter evidently tired and did lot OF running and
faster than his former record .... -. co., ,...
Tho favorte led from start to nnsh in ~ Il With
a IN the Ge ar black jack was withdawn alter the
third heat ,,,,.
the third big stake Jack has won in the Circuit
secured second money, Lady WhitefOot third
and the handsome Western stallion Superior fourth
It took I'VE heats decide the > :33 troL B. b.
Custer slightly favorc before the start with Barney
Lee oo d Ss @ sns ;Hs
ae the second Barney
strong lead at the and headed Julia G.
trsed Lee fast enough to oyertake him. The
milo made in 2 :25.
Mabel s. still sold favoris for the before the
third heat. b. B. Custer In "a. 1t seemed as II
Custer anxious TO win until IL that
Mabel s. could not get the heat
Custer was made hrst choice against the field but
broke lust as given the fourth hea. and
Mccarthy pulled him up. Barney Lee led till the
distance when Mabel s. overhauled him and the heat
in ~ 1t was to on Mabel S before the nth heat
and she a head from the start, landing the
heat and I'm %, with Custer second Barney Lee
second money B. b. Custer third and Julia G. fourth
Samuel Mcmillan. owner OF Governor Hill drove tho
bay geldIng mile in 2o going TO the FIRST half in
100 81 Budd Doble drove the PAGER Johnston fas,
half The quarter in 80 seconds > 200 gait. and
tho half in 100 IL. the best time made for the dis
lance
To-day the black geding Guy win trot 70 beat l8 81
the best time ever made at Fleetwood credited TO Maud
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-22
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.


PURSE sl.5Oo-o is CLASS. TRoTTrNG.
A. c. Maynard's Jane I.-G. Haners T. T. s.-A. ].
Feeks KefOot-I L. Turner'S SpofordF. EectOr's Fic-
tlon-w. II. McCarthy's A. Il. Pantsnd-J. Murphy's
Reene JIM Murphy's kenworth-C. y Green's Rare
Ripc-B G. York's 1hornlessU. ID. Keyder's Kit Curry
r. Il. Thomas's Lady Bareioot-Budd Dobles Charlie
Hogan
PURSE 81 5oo-2 90 CLASS. TRorrING.
J. Kaufman's Horuet-Parkvie Farms IsaQuena-
ID. Kane's Kimble NAH-G Z. kenyon's Hsmletta-Slre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-22

COMING CHANGES IN DRESSED BEEF RATES
Chicago. Sept 21.-It now seems probable that the
Pennsylvania and Vanderbilt lines will alter their
original programme in regard TO the proposed adj
vance In dressed beef and live stock rates. The fg
urcs agreed upon by them 85 cents per 100
pounds on dressed meats, and Is cents on cattle,
Chicago to New-York, the Vanderbilt roads applying
on their Boston business the proportonately higher
rates of 40 beef, and Il IL on cattle Next
Monday is the date fixed for these rates to go INTO
effect On the following day the Chicago and Allan
ties dHerental ratei of 30 IL cents dressed beef
becomes effective. The Pennsylvania Is now seri
ously considering the advisafty Of making its rates
80 1-2. to the competition Of the Chicago and
Atlantic. The vanderbits opposed to this
course but II the Pennsylvania insists upon 1t, they
will apparently have to follow suit In addition,
the Grand Trunk proposes to make uniform charge
of 30 cents on beef and 10 cents cattle, both to
New-York and Boston, which action will doubtless
compel the Michigan Central and Lake Shore 10 drop
their propC ed rates Boston business. The pros
pect Of another OF rates these articles Is caus
Ing good deal OF uneasiness In railway circles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-22

FIRST RACE-SwEEPsTAKES. SPECIAL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-22
THIRD RACE-LAUREL STAKES. TWO yEAROLDs
SIX FURyONGS
Ii RACE-SCEPTRE STAKES. THREE-YEAR-
y II w =
OLDS. l $40 MILES.

FIFTH KACE-THKEE-Y EAK.OLDS. 8
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-30

In both cases there Is secret knayish
conspiracy in defiance of law.
II few employees u railroad with :
resl grievance sglinst if, ass mble to-
getheg for the purpose CT forcing re
dress thereof, by killing engines snd
stopping trains, these sleek, well fed fl
Gals throw Up their hands y holy horror
and demand rigid enforcement OF the
law agsiEst the "m5b:" aod il existing
laws are insufficient, they demand, and
generally get new and more severe laws
enacted for the purpose q suppressing
such couspirkCies. Blu. il their attention
is called to .heir own Illegal practices,
they simply wink ard thrust their tongue
il their cheek ct you.
The nlN LeEislSt ure will be reCreant to
IS duty, fit do rot follow Governor
K jss' Recommendation and make the tor
mSton OF ard participation in these pools
: felony.
Tle farmers of ToxSs will probably
continue 10 be pluudeTeG, until some Of
iness TSilroAd CfIi;sls Sre seen wearing
striped suits WITHIN the walls Of the pen
itentiarY. Then perhaps They will desist
from their methods aGd the sgriculturists
will get some return for their lsbor.
F. ". B4LL
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-30
SHERMAN,
= Woman Fires at Man About to Enter
Her Room at Night

woman Fires at a Man About to Enter
Her Room at Night
spesial to the Gazette.
SHERMAN, TEX, June % This morn.
ing about 8 o'clock Mrs. Melverr, 8
widow who resides in the eastern suburbs
Of the city with her family OF several
,caildren, accidentally aWoke and saw s
man standing at her window. Remem
bering the many cases Of assault of
women which are so frequently chron-
.cled, Mrs. Melvern grssped her pistol
and fred at the man IS he lodged sround
the houee, ard second shot st him SIS he
passed by an open window, when he cried
out as If he had been struck by bullet
snd continued on his way, Mrs. Melvern
firing the third shot at him as he went
over the fence, making good his escape
The police Cheers arrived at the house q
few minutes after the s1ots were fired,
but have been unable to get clew to the
villain. The bravery Of Mrs. Melvern is
highly commended by every one.
A snssk thief entered Joe R1fselis'
saloon last night at late hour, and while
CHE bartender was engaged in converse
| ton with other persons, succeeded IN
ms king his escape with the money drawer,
containing some cash and several watches
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-30
oon,piraOy Against the Farmers of Texas.

Oonrpiraoy Against the Farmers of Texas.
To the Gazette:
l gather from the newspapers that
meeting Of the Texas Traffic Association
has been called for the ensuing week st
New Orleans.
This "TeXis Traffic Association" IS the
name whereby the pooled railroads Of this
state call themselves when gathered in
concl6ve from time to time for the pur.
pose of agreeing upon the proportion Of
the earnings OF the farmers OF Texas that
shall be extorted from them and thrown
into the Golfers OF their pool by way Of
freight rates.
1t goes without saying that they will
at the ensuing meeting, by means OF 8
revised schedule, leave the farmers OF
Texas about enough of their present large
wheat aud oats crop to save them from
starvation, and that the balance will go
into the treasury OF this pool for the pur-
pose OF enriching corporate iobbers and
paving dividends on Watered stock.
Jusg before the cotton crop natures
they will doubtless call another meeting
Tor the purpose Of determining how much
the farmers shall be allowed to retain
/ out Of esch bale of cotton for his services
in growing and making il, or rather to
calculate the lowest sum per bale, he
will take rsther than let his cotton re-
main ungs,hered in the feld. Tney, Of
course, will gobble up the surplus of It's
| v6lue.
This association or pool exits srd act:
only in violst ion OF the constitution anc
laws of this state.
When assembled together. engaged in
fixing snd agreeing upon rates, or di
viding their earnings, they differ from :
gang Of ordinary robbers colspiriIg TO-
geiner only in the degree Ct their turpi
Jude. In the one case it is few peopl
who sre despoiled, while in the other III
population Ok whole Etate IS plundered