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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

New YORK now enjoys monopoly of
the trade with the Central and South
American states, but if we had deep
water port at Galveston, or some other
point on the coast of Texas, that mon
opoly would be destroyed by establishing
direct commercial relations between our
own business men and the mercantile
houses of those countries south of the
United States. Nearly all the -four, bacon,
agricultural implements, etc, used in those
sections ere shipped from our southern
and western states, and could be handled
with mutual satisfaction and advantage
by Texas merchants, if they had sea-
port facilities and on the other
hand all the exports from those
countries, reaching far into the
millions, would pay tribute to Texas
where they now 90 to New York. OF all
the states on the coast of the United States
we are nearest to Central and South
America, and if we had deep water port
naturally Texas would receive a large
share of the trade of those countries.
Texas is rapidly growing in wealth and
commercial importance, but her great
resources and capabilities can never be
fully developed until she obtains perma-
nent and reliable seaport advantages.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

The net profit on each head of cattle is
estimated at $50, and this makes for that
combine" the neat round profit of SOL
642, 210 for one years work. How much
of that has Texas paid for, and when will
she have her own refrigeratUrs and can
ming establishments?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

An able authority, in speaking Of Bis
marck OF 1861. says he was of "a rough,
despotic. vehement nature, he was unde-
TERED by scrupIes which might harass
ordinary statesmen; having set up goal,
he marched to it by the straigbtcst path.
The solemn traditions Of diplomacy,tO the
astonishmeut OF Europe, he laughed out
of court He respected treaties exactly
in so far as they were capable of being
defended, and produced by boisterous
frankness the effects which other men
achieve by myftery and deceit With lit
tie faith in the action of moral causes, he
took care to have behind him those big
battalions which destiny is said unduly to
favor" This is the same man, though now
tempered by time and disciplined by the
stress of many years of diplomatic Ger
vice, who is to shortly have charge of the
young German emperor. How will the
two agree: Or will they agree to disagree,
and if 80 how will Germany fare upon the
A great statesman and
diplomat like Bismarck does not let go
his hold easily, Something will have to
give way before Bismarck is relegated to
private life.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15


OUR congressman seem to have no hest
tation or unwillingness to make strenuous
efforts to secure this or that apprepria-
ton for some public building or other
matter of comparative minor Importance
for their respective districts; then why
should they refuse to act in definite way
when the whole state that as body they
represent, makes a demand upon them ?
Federal buildings at San Antonio, Fort
Worth, Texarkana and other points, are
of course desirable, but what peculiar in
terest has the state at largo in them? On
the other hand every interest in Texas is
reaching out after deep water port. Yet
the same congressman who will work
night and day for their limited
constituency in these comparatively small
matters, refuse to join their forces in a
conct rted movement TO secure this in
finitely greater gain for Texas as a state.
To state the case is to show the false posi-
ton these gentlemen now occupy in the
estimation of Texas. 1t il a posi-
ton they must recede from, or be rele-
gated to private life
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
AVAILABLE SCHOOL.

TVTTT1BTE
Cne.fourth of special occupation tax'..... se4 s.
cc'ooit'x. unorgani8ec counties. $500. 5,7l3 "a
T.or, sale Of lands, unOrganiZed counties 38s n
Sale Of lands, organized counies,....... 1882 Is
Total Sll, 424 A
COUNTY TAX FUND.
County tax, organized counties S4,s2s 81
District school tax, organized counties.~ l,g4 O7
Total ............................. s5,sOa s
UyoEGANIzED COUNTY TAX FUND.
County tax,uuorganized cOunties.,,,;.,.; s5,l9 81
'C con6Gti ,sA .."' s67 81
Total .............................,.,. s5,49s u
Other deposits were:
c.-eraI reyeaues..................... sssls
SysiIabe E, hool a.. ............"..... 1907 A
Ccst Of Advertising go. ....... 1873 %
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
GOVERNMENTAL.
Matters Picked Up in a Tour of
the Departments,
Spicy Gossip and Political Points
Heard at the Capitol
From Friday g Daily

The governor yesterday directed Major
Holmes to write the following, letter which
explains itself:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

ALL parties conceds the importance of
revising the tariff and reducing the reve-
nue.; yet, if it be true the lower the tariff
the greater the imports, will reduction
of the tariff reduce the revenue?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

ton, corn, sugar, wheat and oats; with
over ninety millions of dollars invested in
livestock; with magnificent forests of
pine, ash, bois dare, oak, cedar, cypress
and other timber; with climate as health
full and genial as Italy; with mountains of
granite and marble; with inexhsustible
iron ore, the richest in the
world; and yet, with hundreds Of
miles of gulf coast we cannot boast of a
single port where ocean vessels can enter
and receive the products of the graudest
state in the American uuior. Texas
needs deep water in her business. She is
going to have deep water, and the Texas
politicians who do not try to get at the
head Of the deep water procession. should
be replaced by men who have fewer
theories and more practical ideas Of what
Texas needs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
STATE DEPARTMENT.

The Cherokee Land and Iron company.
capital stock, 100000, filed charter yes
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
EDUCATIONAL DErARvMENr.

One of the county judges somehow took
up the idea that he was entitled to a com
pensation of $50 three times a year for
services as discussing agent of the school
fund.
The law fixes his compensation at $50
for the first $1,000, and $40 for each sub
sequent $1,000. He insists that, as the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
HOUSE

S. S. Cox was elected Speaker pro TEN.
during the absence of Carlisle.
McAdoo, offered a resolution, which
was referred to the committee on
foreign affairs, requesting the President
to send to the House, if not incom-
patitle with the pubic interest, all cor
respondence between this government
aud the government of Great Britain
and Venezuela. relating to the question
OF the disputed boundaries etween the
British colonies and Venezuela.
The floor was then accorded TO the
committee on public buildings and
grounds.
Among the bills reported and placed
on the calendar was one for the cree
ton of pablo building at Helena,
Mont; and Cheyenne, Wyoming; also
to increase the appropriation for the
public building in San Francisco to
$500 O00
The House went into committee OF
the whole, aud several bills were
agreed to, all being vigorously OPP
posed by Bland, who spoke of them as
a shameful waste Of money.
The committee rose, the House
passed the bills and adjourned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
NEWSPAPER CURIOsIrIEs

FEW more distressing topographic
plumbers have appeared than one which
was recently found in the New York
HerGtd. A venerable and revered pre-
late OF the Catholic church was desig-
mated as the Vicar Apostate.
How did he mean it? Twill you
please insert this obituary notice p"
asked an old gentleman of an editor;
Il ask it because the deceased had a
great many friends about here Woo
would be glad to hear of his DEATH"
A COUNTRY paper contains the follow
ing satisfactory announcement: "a
number OF deaths are unavoidably
postponed" The laconic announce
ment was equaled by correspondent
OF ours who informs us that MIR. -
Is no longer connected with this paper,
having died recently"
THERE are great many people who
are not satisfied to let "well enough"
alone. They are forever trying TO get
rid OF something's just bsc4uSe IL is old
and to init oduce something else, Simply
because its new. One set of these icoE-
cclasts proposes to do away with spac-
ing out the lines in setting type. and
would accomplish by this dividing the
word at the end of the line JUS where
it might happen to end When three -em
spaces are used. They would do away
with hyphens IN connecting words SO
divided.
THE unspeakable Turk has his own
way to run a newspaper. Sivas, the
capital of Turkish vilayet in Asia
Minor, has population OF 10000, but
has one newspaper. and that is owned
by the local government 1t is badly
printed sheet, about 12x15 inches in
size; has neither telegraDhic nor local
news, except of The official kind; has
no reporters, and does not ask for sub
scribers. But it has subscribers, all the
same. The publishers simply send the
paper to ever person in the government
employ. aud deduct the amount OF sub
scrlpti0E from his salary. He can read
the paper or let it alone. as suits him.
The editor has sine3ure. His duties
consist of seeing that the Official notes
are printed as they are handed in.
Sivas is the centre of a region rich in
important minerals. and the city has q
lively trade; but the editor does not
bother his head about developing the
one or increasing til other.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
The President and Party.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, February 23.-
The President and party arrived here
about noon, and were escorted to the
hotel by delegation of citizens, fire.
men and other organizations, where
there was reception by the local and
military and 200 children in holiday
attire. In accordance with the Presi-
dents request. there were no formal
ceremonies. After rest, tour OF the
points of interest in and near the city
will be made, and there will be public
reception tonight. All are we'll and
enjoying the flying trip to Florida to
the fullest extent.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, February 3d.
Presidents party this morning ln-
spected the Exposition thoroughly, be
fore the general public were admitted,
and great surprise was expressed by all
at the opulence OF the variety OF flow
ers and fruit displayed. Mrs. Cleve-
land enjoyed for the first time. the ex-
periencs of plucking orange blossoms
and oranges from the trees, and cutting
down pine apples.
Gifts in endless variety were made to
the Presidential party by officers OF the
exposition and others, and much space
in ths car WAS filed by these when the
start was made for st. Augustine.
The President goes tonight via
Pelatlska to TitusviIle, where q steamer
will be taken to Rock Ledge, on the
Indian River. Leaving there to-mor-
row noon. the party will visit the San
ford Exposition and also Winter Park,
and the return trip VIII be commenced
tomorrow night.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
Victory foc Chicago

CHICAGO, February 23.-Justice Har-
Ian read an opinion in the United States
Circuit Court this afternoon disposing
OF three cases affecting the ownership
and possession of the Lake front. The
decision is regarded as substantial
victory for the people of Chicago and
the State as against the Illinois Gen.
tral Railroad Company. The prevail
ing opinion Is that it will stand. and
that the illinois Central has been con.
firmej in all the rights it was entitled
to, while the people have been pro.
tected from unjust encroachments.
The railroad company's main conten-
ton, that it owned one mile IN
width of the he'd of the city's
harbor is set a ide. Riparian
rights remain in the city, with consent
of the State, not only as to the natural
shore, but where tilllng-in has been
done on a large scale by The railroad.
The railroad is shown to be the owner
OF all water lots in frortOf which depots.
piers etc., have been built, and that
government has not the title 10 the
grounds described in the information,
except so far as il seeks to protect the
harbor against Distractions Toe
property claimed nv The railroad ex
tends some 600 feet beyond the line OF
the government breakwstfr establish
ing the outer harboF. Modest estin ale
of the rights claimed by the railroad
place their value at 500 600, 600.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, February 23.-The Sen
ate passed bills extending the laws OF
the United States over the public land
strip, to amend the alien land act so as
to permit governments to acquire prop
erty in the District of Columbia. to
provide protection for submarine cables
and to enable the State Of California to
take lands in lieu OF the Is b and 36th
sections, found to be mineral lands.
The bill authorizing the construction
of bridge across the Columbia river,
between Oregon and Washington Ter
rltory, was reporte adversely from the
committee.
The bill to ratify end confirm the
agreement with the Gros Ventres and
other Crow indians in Montana, was
reported.
The Senate bill providing for an in
ternational marine conference, for Sc
curing greater safety for life aud prop
erty at sea was passed.
The bill to ameEd the act OF March 3,
1885, for the allotment OF lands IN
severalty to Indians, on the Umaillla
reservation in Oregon, was passed.
The bill to provide for compulsory
education of Indian children, not in
cluding the five civilized tribes nor the
Osages. was taken from the calendar
and debated. 1t went over without
action, and the Senate took up the bill
to incorporate the Washington Caole
Electric Railway. The amendment was
adopted. requiring the company 10 pay
tax of 4 per cent. the first four
years, 6 per cent. the next four Yeas
and after that per cent. The bill
passed.
Senate adjourned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
The Treaty Cri1icised

NEW YORK, February 22-rhe TYi-
June, this morning, prints an interview
with Senator Frye, in regard to The
fisheries treaty. The Maine Senator
criticizes the treaty severely. He says
privileges have been surrendered. new
exclusions introduced and fshermen's
necessities jugglsd with.
The Tribune says: In view of the
fact that Frye's judguentln matters re-
lating to the fisheries is paramount
with his Republican colleagues in the
S nate it is not too much to say tina,
the fate of the treaty is sealed. 1t will
be rejected by on overwhelming vote
The only question is by how large a
majority it will be beaten
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
In Interest of Wool.

DENVER, February 23.-The conven-
ton Of wool growers of Colora do met
the Chamber OF Commerce to-day.
After the disposal of routine business,
the convention adopted resolution
which was addressed TO Colorado Sen
ators and Representative. in Washing
ton and the Senate and House commit
tees, asking them to use every upright
means to prevent q further reduction
of the wool tariff, and to restore the
tariff rate on wool to the rate, grade for
grade, That existed prior to the reduc-
ton of March 3, 1883.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
Newspapers.

CHICAGO, February 23.-Newspapers
intending to make Geographic reports
of tie Republican national convention,
are requested to file applica ions for &C.
commodatioas with the chairman of
the press committee, F.. w. Patterson,
care Chicago Tribune. Applications
will be considered and the order fled
App ications from weekly papers, or
from papers that do not intend making
special Geographic report, can be en-
tert9ined
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
Robbery on The Southern Pacific

TUscoN, A. T., February 23.-The
wast.bound train On the Southern
Pacific Railroad was boarded by two
masked men at STEMS Pass, at $50
o'clock last evening. After the train
mad started. the men crawlel over the
water tank and covered the engineer
and fireman with rifles, and ordered
them TO move slowly. When a mile
and half from the station, the
engineer was compelled to stop the
train, and one OF the robbers IN
coupled the mail and express Car with
the engine from the other part of the
train. The engineer was compelled to
move on mile and half
Arther, when the robbers again
ordered him to stop, aud then
forced Wells, Fargo Il Compsny's
express messenger to open his oar,
which they rifsd of valuahlsS. but
without disturbing the mail The en-
gineer was next ordered to go back
and take up the rest OF the train. and
the robbers left the railroad and started
in a southerly direction. The train ar
rived here on time. The express rob,
Gsry is reported neavv; n special train
was placed at the disposal of Marshal
Wede, and several officers, with two
IDdi6n trailers and horses, left for the
scene OF the robbery.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
Grant Monument Committee.

New YORK, February 23.-The an
rual meeting of the trustees Of the
Grant monument committee met to-
day. and elected the following officers:
William 8. Grace, president; Hamilton
Fish and S. L. NJ. Barlow, vice-presi-
dents; Richard Greener, secretary,
and }. PIerpont Morgan, treasurer.
The committee has now on deposit
1928 1852.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
A Great Battle

Is continually gong on in the human
system. The demon OF impure blood
strives to gain victory over the con-
stitution, to ruin health, to drag victims
to the grave. A good reliable medicine
like Hoods Sarsaparilla is the weapon
with which to defenf ones self, drive
the desperate enemy from the field, end
restore peace and bodily health for
many years. Try this peculiar medi-
cine.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
Answers the Description

CHICAGO, February ga dispatch
from Missouri says that young man
was arrested there who closely answers
the description OF Tiscott, the supposed
murderer of A. J. Smell. On receipt of
this information, two officers started
for Missouri for the purpose of bringing
back the prisoner if he is found to be
the right man,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
Injunction Granted

DUBUQcE, Iowa. February %. =
United States Judge Shirass to-day
rendered a decision in ihe case of the
r. G. Dunn commercial agency VS..
Dunn Collecting and Protective As
ISOLATION of Sioux City, granting an
injunction restraining defendants from
using the word Dunn" in title, or
any combination of the same in any
name
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
IN the Lords,

LONDON, February 23.-In The House
of Lords this evening, Lord Strothden
moved that government produce The
latest papers regarding events in Bull
garia. and suggested that Great Britain
initiate conference TO consider The
question. Salisbury promised 10 place
the papers on the table. bnt did not
think conference desirable.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24

PORTLAND, Ogn.. February 23.-By
the sudden breaking of very large
boom of logs in the Palousa River, near
Colfax, Washington Territory, to-day.
Mosts Ebert was kill and three other
men seriously injured. Another man,
name unknown, was caught in the jam
ard drowned
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24

Adv rrtisements in this column, if
for articles lost or found, for situa-
lions offered or wanted, houses for
rent "r wan. sd to rem, VIII be harged
for at the rate of conts per line for
one insertion and 219 cents per line for
ca ch subs equent insertion
Professional cafds, ~ cents per liz .
fret time, and cents each subsequent
time.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
ROYAL RetrothalE.

LONDON, February 23.-It is reported
that the Prince of Wales, on the coca
sion of his silver wedding banquet, will
announce the betrothal of Prince
Albert Victor TO his cousin, Princess
Alexandra. OF Greece, and the be-
tro;hal of the Princess Victoria to the
Duke of Sparta, Grown Prince Of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
Happiness and HeaIth

Are important problems, the former
depending greatly on the latter. Every
one is familiar with the healthy pro-
perties of fruit, and no one can afford
to be sick and miserable while the
pleasant California concentrated liquid
fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs, may be
had of our enterprising druggists, A.
G. Smith & Co.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
FOR SALE FOR ONE wEEK.

CORNER LOT S3OxS3O FEET. NEAR D. 4
" X. 6. depot. Easy terms; s., 500,
FOR SALE-Business corner on First
South, pay good interest.
FOR SALE-120 acres of land five miles
southwest of city limits; 81 200.
FOR SALE-Nice new cottage, gas and
water, on East Brigham; five rods 'front.'.
Easy payments: $1,000.
FOR SALE-A acres. on Seventh Yves
and Eighth South. $500 per acre
By SELLS & BURTON,
143 South Main st.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
Charged with Forrerx.

CINCINNATI, February 23.-A warrant
is in the hands of the police who have
been searching in vain for Frank Rieeel.
late assistant .shier of the Metro poll
tan National bank. 1t charges Rlegel
with forgery.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
The Queen.

LONDON, February 23.-Queen VIC
toria. came to London to-day. Her
Majesty drove across Hyde Park in
an open carriage. She received many
saIutes from the people.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24

pure, economical and constitutional
government, are cordially invited to
join us in sending delegates to the con-
vent!on. WILLIAM II. BARNUM,
Chairman;
FREDERICK o. PRINCE,
Secretary.
The committee then adjourned to
meet in st. Louis, Monday, une 4, 1883.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
Death ofaPrince.

BERLIN, February 23.-Prince Louis,
second son of the Grand Duke of Bad n,
and grandson o: Emperor William, is
dead
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

TO you want a Situation?
~ Have you d house to rent?
no you want a RervSnt?
~ dave you lost AEythingG
Advertise in This column.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
AN ELABORATE OPINION.

The inter State commerce commission
to-day, promulgated an elaborate opin-
ion in tne case Of George Ricer, of Mar
ietta, Ohio, against several railroads,
charging them, among other things.
with discrimination III favor of the
Standard Oil Company. Fhe case of
each DEFENDANT wAs considered separ-
ately, and in lha case of the Louisville
d Nashville road, IN order was entered
that defendants cease urjqst discrimi-
nation; that they cease 10 make tank
rates when tanks Gitf4r in capacity, and
that they conform charges on tank cars
and barrel shipments IN tine rule that
the tank is 80 be considered part Of the
car itself and for whatever is carried CT
it, charge ought 10 be the same by the
hundred pounds as is made on the
transportation OF barrels OF oil in car
load lots in other cars. In the cese of
the Iron Mountain road. tindlng is that
defendant made excessive rates on
barrel shipments, an" order was
entered that its CHARGES be made 10 con-
form to the rule. In The cases OF the
Illinois Central and two other ads, 70
orders were entered.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
SPENCER HOUSE,

ON PosToFFICE BLOCK, $50 FRS
~ East Street, south. il not excelled as
a resting place for tourists or rs a family
Hotel FERNS, 81 20 TO 81 per day.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-02-24
SPE GAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

THE HIGHEST PRICE GIVEN FOR OLD
copper, brass and pewter, at 1877 W.
Temple Street, in the rear. Thomas Miller.