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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-05
THE NATIONS CAPITOL
Grounds for Rejecting the Fish
cries Treaty..
Macdonald Of Minnesota, CaSVell Of Wis
conSin, and Others, Talk Tar.
ifi in the House.
F. A. Bancroft Appointed Librarian OF
the State Department.
WAsHISGroN, May 4.
House.

Private business having been dispensed
with the House VT Mt into the committee Of the
whole on the tariff bill.
Mr.. Caswell of Wisconsin criticised the
method of tariff reduction proposed by the
committee on ways and means, declaring that
it did not provide for any substantial decrease
upon articles of general consumption.
McDouald of Minnesota, spoke in oppos-
tion 10 the protective system. He expaciated
upon the injury resulting to the people by
The locking up of the vast surplus He was
rot quite satisfied with the bill because it
did not 20 far enough. He would place coal,
iron ore and sugar on the free list. He
warned the republican party that it had bet
ter meet the democratic party half way in
their effort for tariff reform. lie said that
the republicans proposed to Abolish the tax
on tobacco and spirits used in the arts.
Should further reduction be necessary, he
proposed to abolish the duty on sugar To
foster the sugar production he would pay a
bounty TO the producer equal to the present
tax. This would give to the people free
sugar. II would not destroy or prevent the
extension of ary established industry. This
policy would make reduction of $50 900 900
certain absolutely, instead of problematical
ike the method proposed by the democratic
party He was III favor of Il revision of the
tarif but wanted it revised by its friends not
by its foes He wanted to protect every
thing American, and the standard of wages
to be kept up. He favored restoring the
wool tariff of 1867.
Mr. Wheeler of Alabama spoke in general
commendation of the bill, more especially on
the free wool clause, arguing that it would
result in furnishing cheaper clothing to the
people without injuring the sheep growing
industry. The democratic low tariff hal
raised the merchant marine from almost
nothing to five million tons burden. He fav
ored free ship materials
AT five o'clock the committee rose and the
House took a recess until O'Clock.
At the evening session other speakers on
the tariff were heard. The House passed A
pension bills and then adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-05
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Portland, 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 O.
Manchester Drops the First Game this
Season.

WORCESTER, May 4.
The Manchesters dropped their first game
ofhe season to the Worcesters this after
noon in the presence of 100 people. Up to
the seventh inning they had not got a run
but in that inning they earned three runs.
The Worcesters played close fielding game
in the seventh inning hit the ball and ran
well. Henry pitched for the: Worcesters and
puzzled the visitors considerably. The game
resulted Worcesters 6, Manchesters 3.
National League Scores.
The following games were played Thurs
day:
At Chicago-Chicago II, indianapolis l.
Base hits, Chicago ID. indianapolis l2. En-
rors, Chicago IA, indianapolis s. Batteries,
Clarke and Farrell for Chicago; Healy and
Daily for Indianapolis.
At Detroit--Detroit s, Pittsburg 2. Base
hits, Detroit IL, Pittsburg 6. Errors, De-
troit T., Pittsburg 4. Batteries, Conway
and CANCEL for Detroit; Calvin and Fields
for Pittsburg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-05
Tho Third Charge Against O'Brien
Withdrawn.

DUBLIN, May 4.
The third charge against William O'Brien.
of inciting the people to hold league meet
ings. was Withdrawn today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-05

CHICAGO, May4.
FLOUR--slightly improved; prices steady.
WHEAT-weak. No. spring, Sitasii; No. 2
red, eii
CoKS--No. 2. 57la57A
OATs--No. Q 3ia:s3I
RYE--quiet n 63.
BaRLEY---nrm st s7a7o.
PORK---at IL G5al3 rs.
LARD---af 12lasl6
BrLK MEAT--Shouldsrs. s 7S; short nbs %:
GhGRt ele Z q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-05
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Is warranted, Is because 1t is tho bcst
Blood Preparation known. II will posi-
lively cure all Blood Diseases. purifies the
whole system, and thoroughly builds up tho
Remember. we guarantee 1t
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-05
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK, May4.
Money call easy, ranging from u to 2. last loan 2.
Prime paper at 5 to o.
Exchange, dull and weak.
Government bonds, dull and steady.
Railroad bonds, fairly active, firm.
The following the closing quotations OF Sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-05
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d epOrt OF the condition OF the Augusta
II National Bank, at Augusta, I'm the
state OF Maine, at the close of business,
AuriI. 30, lkSk.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

IT Is said the republicans of Indiana
will nominate Gen. Lew Wallace, the dis
tinguished author of "Ben Hur" and "The
Fair God" for the Neutrality-suspicious.
ship of that state. They will need all the
strength they can possibly summon to-
gether to carry the state this fall, and they
show they appreciate this fact by the care
they are exercising in the selection of
their ticket. Porter for governor and
Wallace for the second place make a
strong combination, as Wallace is not
only scholarly writer, but combines in a
pre-. eminent degree rare military distinc-
ton and wise craftsmanship.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION
CONSERVING AGAINST THE EMPEROR.

Germany has another sensation. 1t il
claimed there has been discovered an an
archist plot against both the emperor and
Prince Bismarck. Guards around the pal
ace have been greatly reinforced and ev
cry precaution is being taken against any
demonstration against the lives of these
two men, the foremost in the German en-
pire. Emperor William is the pride OF
the German army. He recognized by 1t
as the pearl of chivalry, as young man
who has inherited his grandfather's love
for the army and glory in its achieve
ments as an Emperor thirsting for
deeds of exploit, for reign
of triumphs. On this account
he is idolized by the army, but on the con
trary the people of the nation, and espec
tally the socialistic party, that is said to
be greatly increasing in numbers, hold
him in suspicion, and for this reason it is
that credenoe may be given to this alleged
plot. II such exists it is harbored by this
source, and results from the cause men
toned. The approaching visit of the
Emperor to Russian territory and the
conference of the Gear and the Emperor
may have given point to the socialist sus-
picions and caused the plot to focus to ac-
ton. But old Bismarck is still at the out
look on the German ship OF state. He
is bold, yet adroit; he is ambitious,
but exceeding careful. Troublous times
may be broodinR over the German en-
pire, and they may be precipitated by the
young Emperor. But at this time the &C.
casion is not ripe, and the people, if they
fear such events, are troubling themselves
without cause. Yet, as things now exist,
it seems the fear is on, and the authori-
ties are shielding themselves against its
expression in deeds OF violence upon
themselves.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
THE BRIDGE SECURED.

The county commissioners court has
let the contract for building another bridge
over the Colorado river, at a point about
two miles below the city. The new bridge
is to cost $4,000, and promises to answer
all purposes. 1t will prove great relief
to the people in the southeastern portion
of the county, and will also help build up
the eastern portion of our city. 1t was q
much needed improvement, and the com
missioners have wisely expended the
county funds, in deciding to make it.
Now for the repair of the county roads
IL was estimated that the county could
we'll afford to pay 100000 for this bridge.
1t has been secured for $47,OOO-thus leav-
ing neat little nucleus of $4,000 for
road work. Good roads are a source of a
couuty's wealth. They are productive
property, and the sooner they are judic'
iously invested in, the better for the
county. The next commissioners of
Trayis county must be road men.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

peach her own faith in the assurances she
has been giving outs The Fort Worth con-
vention was not designed to make war
upon Galveston, and that city takes a
great deal for granted and preiudices her
own case by SO assuming. Texas, and all
Texas, including the people of Galvesto n,
want the port sought after. The present
mode of obtaining it seemed the
most practicable, and as furnishing the
best guarantee of success was
adopted; and now even though localities
may fear the result, even though certain
interests and great ones it may be are
sacrificed, it is the part of glorious
state like ours, needing thing as this
port is needed, to move with even and
front, without one dissenting
voice, towards the object desired. This
is the loyal, the patriotic view of the
question; it is the view that should pre-
vail
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

county Judge, and if there is third can.
didate, another resolution may be intro.
duced substituting the name of Mr.. @.
Then the full sense of the primary meet
ing would be ascertained and direct vote
be exercised by every member of the
primary meeting for his choice for county
Judge. OF course, the majority would
govern in passing the resolution for the
candidate favored by the majority. Let
this mode be continued until a maiority
resolution was passed for candidate for
each Office to be nominated.
Then when delegates were elected it
would be their duty to carry out the seEse
of the majority in the convention, and
perfect fairness upon democratic princi.
Piles would make the convention he di.
rect voice of the voters.
The present system, it seems to me, Is
shrewdly designed to deprive the voter of
an expression of his choice and put nom
nations in the hands of few men who
soon form clique for mutual advantage
Very respectfully.
j. 81. B. MILLER.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Habits Worth Breaking.
From the New York Mail and Express.

From the New York Mail and Express
"Just look at that girl"
"Yes; it is Miss Blank. What about
herr
Don't you see her tongue?"
"Oh! yes. Isn't 1t perfectly dreadful
They say she always sticks 1T out like
that when she's thinking about any
thing"
The young lady in question was prone
nading on West Fourteenth street early
one morning recently, attired in be-
witching costume and with a pensive ex-
preston, while the tip of her little
tongue protruded between two lips of
the description known to novelists as
coral. "Yes," said one of her feminine
acquaintance, "she always does that when
thoughtful or worried. It's one of these
terrible habits which, when once con-
tracted, stick closer than a million
brothers. Miss Blank began it when a
child, and no one ever took the trouble 10
break her of it, Now, poor girl, it mort
fies her terribly to be told about it, though,
of course, she is anxious to cure herself.
But then nearly every one has some curious
little habit which he would be very glad 10
break if he could; some trick more or
less unpleasant, caused in the first place
probably by nervousness. We all know
the man who tugs at his mustache and
the one who is perpetually pulling up his
collar. Then there is the girl who is
alwas rubbing one eye as if in search of
stray eyelash, and the man who can't be
quite happy without some more or less
fragile article to twist and bend and turn
n in Anu nd
everything from your finest lace handker.
chief to your new and extremely delicate
paper cutter is sacrificed to the demon of
nervousness which possesses him, and yet
you can't find it in your heart TO rob him
of his playthiDg. He is quite happy and
at his ease so long as he is allowed to
twirl and twist as much as he
wants to, but bereft of the tenn
porary object of his affection he
would be abjectly miserable, and you
know it. Many man can talk fiuently
and well, winding something-anything
about his little finger, who, without it,
would be constrained, awkward, silent.
"One of the most annoying forms of
this disease is the incessant tattoo which
some people keep upon their knees or the
table or whatever happens to be most
convenient as keyboard. have noticed
that musicians usually indulge this habit,
and it is very trying one, though l don't
know that it is worse tn IN to 'twiddle your
thumbs:' There are lots of other curious
little ways peculiar to individuals. I
know man who, when embarrassed, al
ways taps the side of his nose with his lit
tie finger, and girl who is so given to
pushing her hair behind her left ear that
she has worn bald spot there.n
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
THE DEEP WATER PROJECT ARoUSING
PREJUDICES.

1t is exceedingly unfortunate that so
much feeling is being injected into the
question of deep water port for the state.
The vast body of the people of the state
long for a solution of this much vexed
question. They see in such port the
hope Of Texas, an earnest of rapid strides
towards developing all her industrial re-
sources in whose sweep and richness she
takes such pride. They see in this port a
present and active force in kindling into
new life the existing energies of the state,
and attracting immigration and capital.
They see only the end and do not care to
be troubled with the intermediate details
that may after all, by some untoward
chance, shatter hope of obtaining
at an early day this port.
But Others there are who, stumbling over
these details, seem blinded to the advan-
tages of the future, If only present diff
culties were cleared away. 1t is these
latter who, having special or peculiar in
terests at stake, because they fear that in
the decision of the location of this port,
some gain of theirs may be ieopardized,
either cast cold water on the coming deep
water convention, or openly attack i.
The press of the state with few noted
exceptions are voicing the demand of the
people for this port, and are clamorous
for its early selection and completion.
The opposition seems centered in and
around Galveston-though why, it is
hsrd to divine. The Fort Worth conven-
ton is not to select the site of the
port. 1t is simply to petition con-
gress through the skilled engineers of the
United States to do so. II Galveston is
as confident of her own superior claims
for such port as she claims she is, why
should she hesitate to submit her waters
TO fair and free inspection Does she
not in her solicitude, in her nervous pro-
teststions against the plan of the con-
vention and the object of Its holding, i'm
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
THE BRIDGE.
The County C Commissioners Opened
the Bids Yesterday.
The Award Made and the Struc-
ture to be Completed by
November.

The contract for the bridge to cross the
Colorado at Montopolis Ford was finally
awarded yesterday after spirited COM
petition between ten of the best bridge
building firms in the United States, offer
ing for selection thirty bids based upon
the plans and specifications OF John
Andrewartha, engineer. The King Iron
Bridge company, of Cleveland, Ohio, nav
ing presented the best and cheapest bid
in the form of three long truss and
double cantilever bridge, for the sum of
$4,000, the contract was awarded them.
The county is to be congratulated upon
the action of the commits toner's.
The bridge is pronounced by Mr.. An
drewartha, the hest for the money ever
put up in Texas and the engineers repre-
senting the competing companies were
unanimous in commenting the Judgment
of the county commissioners court IN
their action and selection of the bridge
adopted. Below will be found the names
of the bridge building companies and the
amount of their various bids:
Milwaukee Bridge and Iton works,
seven bids-$5S, 1856, $57095, $53,505.50;
$4,000, $4,000, $4,000, $53,3O3
King Iron Bridge Manufacturing COM
psny, of Cleveland, Ohio-$44,03 $44,-
POS, $46,723, $4,000.
Variety Iron works-$52, 400, $4,000.
Missouri Iron Bridget company, of st
Louis-$54,8 800, $4S,2O4, $44, $50.
Smith Bridge company, of Toledo-$59,-
900, $4,000 and $4,000.
Pennsylvania Bridge company, of
Pittsburg-$52,OOO, $5o,5OO, $58,5OO, $780,
600.
Kansas City Bridge company-$56,648,
$4,000, $4,000, $52,40O.
Burlin Bridge company, of Connecticut
$4,000.
Canton (Ohio) Bridge company-$59,-
400.
Plttsburg Bridge company-$54,500.
The King Bridge company was repre-
sented yesterday by Mr.. s. A. Oliver,
formerly of this city, but now of Houston.
He is we'll known here as an experienced
and honorable bridge man. But then his
work in this county, where he has put up
several bridges, including the one now
over the river, speaks for itself. 1t will
be observed that the bids yesterday were
remarkably close, due to the very clear
and comprehensive requirments of the
county engineer.
Mr.. Oliver is to commence work within
thirty days, and have the structure COM
pleted by the 25th of November, or for
felt $50 day for every day over that
date.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Ibid MT Know t was
Loaded"

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what can be said for the parent WIN
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rule in well-regulated families but now
all intelligent households keep Ayers
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to the taste, and the most searching and
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Nathan S. Cleveland, 81 E. Canton ST
Boston, writes: "My daughter, now 81
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indigestion, and loss OF appetite. con.
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Price 81; six bottles, S.. Worth IS bottle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
THE STATE CAPITOL
Matters Picked up In Our Tour OF
the Departments.
Important and Interesting Infor-
nation of County Officials
and the People.
fFrc m Tuesdays Dsily.l

The governor yesterday appointed Hon.
G. c. Groc special judge of the Thir-
teenth Judicial district, to try several
cases wherein Judge Sam F. Frost is dis
qualified.
STATE DEPARTMENT.
The following charters were file yes
terday in the Office of the secretary of
state:
The Del Rio Casino association. Incor-
porators: Louis Keiffer, W. HERE, Charles
Neidert ind CHARLES Bochat.
The Van Zandt county Farmers ALI
ance; capital stock, $1,000. Incorpor-
ators: J.J. Stranger, p. A. Waits, T. N.
Sparks, j. R. Hobbs and j. A. Culledge.
CoMPTRoLLER's DEPARTMENT.
Clay county redeemed one court house
bond for 100000, paying interest on
same to date, $5333.
The comptroller yesterday collected in
terest due July on state bonds, held by
the several funds as follows:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
JUDGE WALKER CoMPLIMgNTED.

The Bonham News says, concerning the
supreme bench:
The state convention will me ct in about
six weeks, and as yet there has been moth
ing said about who will be in the field for
judges of the supreme court. North
Texas has man now on that bench, one
who has proven by two years trial that
he is fully competent to occupy that
position-a sound, clear-headed jurist,
one that neither fear nor favor could ever
bias or swerve one inch from his honest
convictions. We refer to the Hon. R. r.
Gains. His friends want to see him con-
tinued on the supreme bench. The name
of Hon. A. s. Walker, of Austin, will be
presented to the convention. Judge
Walker now occupies position in the
supreme court; previous to that he had
been judge of the Travis district; prior
to that time he was the law partner of
Hon. A. W. Terrell, was one of the su-
preme court reporters, and was one of the
commissioners of appeals when that court
was first organized. He stood high as a
sound and honest lawyer; his record as
district judge is not surpassed, and while
he was one of the commissioners of ap-
peals rendered many learned and able
opinions in his decisions of cases. He is
fully qualified for the high position his
friends will ask for him.
This is merited tribute to Judge
Walker, only it could have gone further
and mentioned his able discharge of all
duties that fell to his lot during the last
four months while upon the supreme
bench. A better man could not be chosen
to succeed Judge Walker.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

Totals. ................. $4,000 90 S264,7eO 50
Deposits yesterday to state revenue
were $4,000.
The following collectors filed their
credit papers for final settlement:
TIA. Isbell, Knox county.
M. j. Hickey, Brazoris county.
James R. Gaber, Potter county.
James A. Poe, San Jacino county.
The Western Union Telegraph company
paid $1,219.05 messenger tax for the
quarter ending yesterday.
The Texas Trunk Railroad paid 1923. Sc
passenger tax for the quarter.
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT..
The following scholastic census reports
were received yesterday:
McLennan-White, 1920; colored,
LAP. Total, 1862.
Donley-White, 100; colored, 3. Total,
1903.
Lee-White, 1919; colored, 1914. Total,
2,613.
Tarrant -white, 4,49O; colored, 3O5.
Total, 1880.
White, 1926; colored, 522
Total, 4,849.
Jones-White, 466.
Stonewall-65.
Polk-White, I,347; colored, 9l4. Total,
1921.
Jasper-White, SOL; colored, 772. Total,
1873.
White, 2,O56; colored, 2,156.
Total, 1922.
Hamiton-White, 2,092.
Ell Paso-White, 593.
Mills-White, 1,226; colored, 10. Total,
1899.
Ellis-White, 5,72O; colored, 2S3. Total,
6,OO3.
CITIES AND TOWNS.
Sherman-White, 1921; colored, 319.
Total, 1850.
Morgan-Whlte, 112; colored, 81. Total,
149.
San Elizaro-White, 254.
Boerne-l70.
Orange White, 1858; coored, 139. Total,
497.
Bellville-White, 121.
Caldwell-Whi,e, 1853; cClored, Al. Total,
200.
Mineral Wells-White, 145.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT..
Commissioner Foster yesterday re-
ceived reports from Lee, Wilbarger, Tar
rant, Hardin and Waller.
The statistics of the following counties
were received in Commissioner Fosters
office to day:
Lee, Hardin, Tarrant, Willbarger and
Waller. The total population of Tarrant
containing Fort WORTH is stated at 2S,-
500, of which 1000 only are negroes.
The average yield of corn was 20 bushels
last year; wheat, II and oats 80.
From Wednesdays DAILY
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT.
The following scholastic census reports
were received yesterday:
County of Dewitt-White, 2,065; colored,
l ,054; total, 3,119.
Town of Livingston-White, "a; colored,
~; total, 166.
CoMPTRoLLEB's DEPARTMENT.
Comptroller Mccall yesterday paid into
the treasury $500 to general revenue, and
5000 to the school fund.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
The following counties sent in reports
yesterday, showing difference in popula-
ton since the census report of 1880:
Wise-Increase, 1880.
Hopkins-Increase, 1920.
Goliad-Decrease, PIG.
All the state departments will remain
closed to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

Ex-MAYoR SETH Low, of Brooklyn, has
bolted from the republican ranks and
will support Grover Cleveland. He has a
large following in Brooklyn, and this
action means a change of at least 10000
votes. The straws are all pointing in the
same direction, and the democratic gale
that will sweep over the country in
November will be for the republicans a
regular three-ply cyclone.