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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-16
SHERIDAN.
His Last Journey-ArriYal of the
Funeral Train at Wash
ington City.
The Body Deposited Within the
Sacred Precincts of st.
Matthews.
Sheridan's Last Words Known Only to
Mrs. Sheridan-Casket Arrived.

Sheridan's Last Words Known Only to
Mrs. Sheridan-Casket Arrived.
NoNeUITT, August S.-A dull, gray day
is upon Nonquitt this morning. Not
ripple on the bay, and the prospect for an
extremely quiet trip to New Bedford with
the dead hero is of the best. Undertaken
Wilson arrived about 10 O'Clock with the
casket in which General Sheridan's re-
mains will be placed, and performed the
usual undertaking offices. The appear
ance of the body shows no marked change
since death. The eyes are trife sunken,
but beyond that which would come from
sickness, little is noticeable. No change
in the funeral arrangements has been
made since last night.
Colonel M. V. Sheridan when asked
what General Sheridan's dying words were,
said: "Mrs. Sheridan knows, but she will
not allow them to be given to the public"
THE FACE OF THE DEAD.
NoNQUITT, Mass, August 8.-The ex-
preston of the face is very natural and
peaceful. He has been dressed in his
generals uniform, coat buttoned closely
up in the neck, with little space open,
showing white and black necktle. His
right arm lies easily across his breast, and
the left arm is placed at the side. Upon
the casket is placed generals chapeau,
sash and belt and sword. There are no
flowers on the casket and no
floral display will be made, although
several tributes have been received.
From this time no one will
be allowed to see the remains except Mrs.
Sheridan, the family and ths generals
staff. The final preparations for re-
moval Of the body to Washington are be-
ing made, and the work makes an un-
usually busy scene for this place. Mem
bers of General Sheridan's military family
are preparing to take their final departure
from Nonquitt, and it is not expected any
of them will return. Mrs. Sheridan Is
expe cted to return Monday.
The train which is to convey the party
to Washington arrived at New Bedford
this morning. 1t consists of three Pull
man cars. telegram was received from
Colonel Schuyler at Washing ton this
morning asking for instructions regard
ing invitations to officers at the church.
All other details have been completed. 1t
is not now expected that at Washington
any, except perhaps a limited number,
will be allowed to view the body, it
being the special desire Cf the
family to avoid all display aud conduol
everything quietly. The casket will br
borne from the Sheridan cottage on the
shoulders of six men and will be escorted
by detail of the Grand Army of the Re
public and special guard of honor from
the loyal legion. Following the oasket
will come the funeral rortege,
FINISHED THEIR WORK.
NoNQUITT, August S.--At l1;80 O'Clock
the undertakers had finished their work,
with the exception of draping the ma
tional colors over the casket. The casket
has been placed on two rests in the center
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-16
HOUND ROCK.

Over TOO Ballots and Judge Key, OF
Williamson, Nominated.
special Telegram to the Statesman.
ROUND Rock, August 8.-The demo-
cratic district convention met here to-dsy
and after 700 ballots nominated Hon. w.
M. Key, of Williamson, for district Judge.
Travis for a long time stuck to and sup
ported Colonel Fred Carleton, of Austin,
but finding it useless to continue the con
test, recognizing the claims of William
son and in he interest of harmony, finally
gave 10.
Hon. James II. Robertson was nomi-
na'ed by accIamation for district at
torrey.
The work of the convention is highly
applau2ed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-16
Texas Rates.

DENVER, Col, August 9.-The regular
monthly rate meeting of the international
Traffic association commenced yesterday.
The object of the meeting is to arrange
schedule 30 as to make Texas rates con-
form with the western.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-16
One of Fortunes Favorites.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
FoRr WORTH, August S.-One twentieth
of ticket 1894, which drew the capital
prize in the Louisiana lottery yesterday, is
held here by Ellis Richardson, young
man between 10 and 20, who works in the
office of the Fort Worth and Deaver rail-
road. He sent for his ticket on August
and got it day. He says he will invest
his money as soon as he can profitably
do sO
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-16

'sNv attention, after suffering with Constipation
Tor two or thTe ee years, was Gale d 70 Simmons
Ligsr Rerrlst1,, and having tried almost every
thing eise. nided to Try It. first took wine
glgssfui ard afterwards reduced he dose 70 a Tea
s,conf1l, ss uer directions, after each meal
tunad ituril toOlI two bottles. Since then have
not eyperienrsd d my difficulty, ! keep it in my
house and would not be without II, b nave no ls.
for it, 't having cured me.''-GEo W: Ems, ASS
Clerk suuer1f Court, Bibb County, Ga.
Be not imposed upon!
Ev8mi0e 10 zee that you get the genuine, dlstln.
glished from III frauds and limitations by, oul
RED Trademark on front uf Wrapper, and or
tire eide the cal and signature of j. H. Zeiiir
~ Co.
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Defaulter Arrested.

CHICAGO, August 9.-Thomas M. Paines,
defaulting cashier of the Atlantic and
North Carolina railroad, was arrested here
this morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-16
Constipation

Is caused by Torpid Liver-not enough bile
being eEcrctad from the blood to produce
natures own cath lrtic. The treatment of Const-
pstiOn does not coneist merely in unloading the
ratiye }1nt ba "a tonic as well, and not produce
after its use fsatsr cosiveness. To secure reg
ular hAhit 2 body without changing the diet or die
Dr0a aigtn tfs gg tenn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-16

Ho!loway's vermifuge Confections, the
only pleasant and effective vermifuge.
Children love them.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-16
FINISHED TnEIK WORK.

. NoNQu1TT, August Sat 11;80 O'Clock
the undertakers had finished their work,
with the exception OF draping the ma
tional colors over the casket. The casket
has been placed on two rests in the center
of the room in which the general died.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-16

the galleries were particularly demon
strative. After ten minutes the conven-
tion subsided, and General Harrison
spoke as follows:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-16

IHE
WASHINGTON, August 9.-The special
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grounds, and, Of course. do not suppose that
all the Southern Democrats who incline to
prohibition can be reclaimed by means Of tho
abolition Of tho internal revenue system. But
II In States like Virginia, West Virginia.
and North Carolina, where tho Democratic
preponderance is by no means great, the de-
fection Of Democrats to the Prohibitionists
should ever come to be considerable, and II tho
Democrats should persist In policy which
will bring about q detection Of Democratic
Southern proteotonists to tho Republicans,
the result will be serious.
Tho South Is likely in time to be all
protectionist. 1t may yet be In some
parts Prohibitlonist. The Democratic party,
threatened In Its now greatest stronghold by
these two dangers, should make 1t clear
that no inroads upon tho policy which
has made the North prosperous are to be
allowed, now that the South is demanding her
share OF prosperity. Prohibition may 20 far
In the South, but is sure In the end to disap-
point Its partisans. But by the abolition Of
the Internal revenue taxes the Democratic
party would insure the good will OF both
those schools Of philosophers who seem most
likely to make 1t trouble In the South.
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THE SUN. SUNDAY, MAY IS, 1sss-rwENTY PAGES

corded. Within the last sixty years q moro
Intelligent and philosophio spirit has suc-
ceeded to the previous indifference, and
the traditions and superstitions Of the
aboriRines OF the Mississippi valley and
west Of 1t have occupied the attention Of
many clever men, notably HENRY ROWE
SoHooLoRAFT, the first scientific inveetiga-
tor Of Indian myths. But the Indians OF the
West are rapidly decreasing in numbers, and
great changes In their condition are i'm
pending. 1t Is important, therefore, that
II any Inquiry into their folklore Is to
be made, the work should be commenced at
once, while the materials arc at hand In
tolerable abundance. The zeal which prompt
cd Mr. FRANK CUSHING to live for several
years among the Zuni Indians OF Arizona for
the purpose Of studying their myths and
traditions, should inspire other Investigators.
The labors OF the American Folklore So
siety will. naturally. for the present, be de-
voted to the accumulation OF material to be
afterward collated and digested according
to scientific methods The origin and diffu-
Sion OF popular tales are subjects which may
appropriately be left for future consideration
Tho editors Of the Journal hope In
time to furnish complete photography OF
American folklore, to which an extensive lit
erature already belongs. In reply to tho in
quiry as to the usefulness or necessity Of
these researches, one Of them, Mr.. T. FRED
ERIC CRANE, says: "The interest in popular
tales is not wholly due to their intrinsic
worth, but largely to tho fact that they are
supposed to possess . scientific value for
the comparative mythologist, ethnologist
and student Of comparative literature"
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Prohibition and Protection in thesouth

Prohibition and Protection In theSouth.
Tho vigorous beginnings OF Georyia Pro-
hibition party, under tho leadership OF SAM
SMALL and SAM JONES, have beepfollowed
by q seemingly equally formidable prohibi-
ton movement in Alabama. The Alabama
Prohibltionists will nominate a State
ticket, and receive from the managers
OF the National Prohibition party such
help as they are able to give, OF course,
1t Is not expected that the Demo-
cratic supremacy In Alabama and Georgia
will be overthrown by these new organ
izations, but 1t may yet be seriously
threatened. Only the imperbus necessity
of resisting the Republican party, with its
Infamous record OF carpet-hag rule, could
permanently retain in the Democracy those
Democrats who believe that liquor prohibit
ton must be made distinctly party
question. Nothing could be more directly
and violently opposed to Democratic
principles than sumptuary legislation, and
In the North the Democrats are almost to
a man against it.
On prohibition as on protection there Is
more or less division of the Southern De-
mocracy to be looked for. Whether 1t shall
be more or less depends in the case OF pro-
lection upon the wisdom or the foolishness
OF the Democrats in Congress and in the
National Convention. Against the desertions
to the Prohibitionists the only safeguard Is
the abolition Of tho internal revenue taxes. q
measure called for by the Prohibitionists
and extroms Temperance people.
We advooAss the HsaSuys % other
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when . mourning suit should be allowed.
what constitutes wedding suit, and TO
classify different grades Of mourning" But
1t was not acted upon, though the sentiment
that "as Americans We should decree
our own fashions" was received with ap-
plause. Tho reason why nothing was
done with regard to tho motion was un-
doubtedly that the sensible delegates
know very we'll that they had no power In
tho premises, and that their mandates
would 60 unheeded. for 1t Is not the tailors
Of England or America-ths best In tho
worldwide set the fashions That task 10
left by mankind to the Prince Of WALES and
his eldest son, and the tailors must obey
them, and not they the tailors. OF course
the original minds Of the profession chafe
under such bondage, but In the present
stage Of our civilization they cannot escape
from their chains, CALLING as they may bc to
artistic natures.
A moro practical matter before tho Con-
vention was the question Of credits, with
regard to which tailors have recently taken
MP a reformatory and nearly revolutionary
position. It Is subject to which We called
their attention months ago. and forthwith
they proceeded to deal with 1t as we sug-
gested. Almost from time immemorlal It
has been their custom to give longer credits
than are allowed in any other trade. Tho
result has been that the prices Of garments
cut to measure by tailors Of distinction have
been kept inordinately high, tho losses by
reason OF the credits having been large. Ac-
cordingly. some Of the local Exchanges, and
moro especially the New York Exchange,
have advised tho adoption Of tho cash sys-
tenn, 30 far as possible, bills to DO rendered
at least once month. The Convention IA
vored such change. and it appears that 1t
has been carried out so far that "the losses
from bad debts and kindred evils are large
percentage smaller than ever before known"
This means that tailors will be able to sell
cheaper than formerly. as they must do If
they arc to compete with ready-made cloth
ing and with the distinctively cash houses.
Another matter before the Convention was
the exchange Of information among tailors
as to the paying abilities and propensities of
customers. 80 that black list Of the un-
trustworthy might be prepared. It seems,
ALSO that they suffer great loss because Of
alleged misfits, tho garments being refused
for some trivial reason. As q remedy it is
suggested that there be appointed Board
Of Equity by each local Exchange to ex-
anime into the reasons for dissatisfaction.
and to blacklist tho "dead BEATS"
Tho injurious competition Of agents of
foreign tailors, who smuggle through their
goods or land them with an differentiation,
Is also giving great annoyance to the homo
trade, and the Convention therefore advised
concerted action to influence Congress on
the subject. Finally committee was ap-
pointed to consider the advisability Of organ
izing National Trade School, with the
Trade School established by the New York
Exchange as nucleus.
The report OF the proceedings shows that
the tailors arc remarkable for their oratori-
cal ability as well as business talent.
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Mrs.. CLEVELAND ss Horse 1acias.
Eran, fhS In,,t s.,iIJS vnurf< IatIy-uUI

WASHINGTON, May 6.-Last week a staid
ed gentleman was among those who called on
Of not seeing you, supposing that you had gone
to the races"
never saw horse race" Mrs. Cleveland
replied.
young lady. how glad am to hear you say that"
too fond OF horses to enjoy seeing them put to
such u use.
When asked II the President would attend
ments in regard 10 races. Mrs Cleveland never
administers rebukes. but sho does set q good
guards from reproach the high position she
occupies. There was always much adverse
Mr. hs III tn:
negroes while 10 was Vice President for not
only attending the RACES. but, ss they stated.
betting on the horses. In their opinion u was
not tho proper thing 70 de-
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Tho Ceiling Of tho Assembly Chamber.

Since we last said a word upon this sub
ject, the report OF the Commission OF Inquiry
upon the condition and the needs OF the As
sembly chamber has been printed. and like
wise the reply OF the Capitol architects.
Contrary to the anticipations OF many, the
report distinctly advises that the vaulted
ceiling be taken down as far as the level of
the capitals Of the supporting columns,
together with the brick and iron floor above
the ceiling, and the side walls OF the three
dormers facing on the courtyard; and that
q design be adopted for their reconstruction
which will throw less lateral pressure on the
outer walls, and will load the supporting
walls below tho chamber as little as pos
sible. A ceiling of metal or wood is suggest
ed as desirable and the fact Is mentioned
that many members OF the Assembly declare
that the acoustic properties Of the chamber
had been bad, and have greatly improved
since the introduction Of the present tenn
porary fiat ceiling.
Tho reply of the architects asserts once
more, with reference to confrmatory ex-
aminatlons and reports made In tho inter-
val, that tho defects visible to-day are
chiefly due to the neglect Of their constant
recommendations. first presented In 1882,
that tho ceiling should be repaired. 1t as
serts anew that repair is still possible.
although 1t will have to be effected by more
radical works Of reconstruction; and that.
as the supporting walls beneath the cham
Der arc not overloaded now, and as no
lateral pressure is now thrown on the outer
walls, they can "see no reason, engineering,
architectural, or economical, why the vault
Ing should be replaced by ceiling of wood
or of metal" And they add that "if it
would be discreditable to the State that tho
vaulted ceiling should fail. through unscen-
tito construction or through neglect, 1t
would not be less dlscreditable to the State
that 1t should bo superseded for insufficient
reasons"
Whom doctors disagree how shall the pub
no decide between themp Yet there are
certain points In this case upon which public
opinion Is clear. With the sentence just quoted
from tho protest OF the architects 1t must
certainly agree. Consequently the taxpay-
ers will want to know. before demolition and
reconstruction In another shape are entered
upon, whether the Commission that has ad-
vissd them is tho wisest which could have
bean appointed. II there Is tho least color
4 reason for supposing that 1t u not the
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Sunday Base Ball.

Every traveller and every reader Of the
press has seen Of late years an entirely new
feature OF social evolution in the widespread,
almost universal establishment Of base ball
playing as a regular incident Of Sunday
afternoon. 1t was first introduced into the
professional programme in the West In st.
Louis especially, and professional matches
on Sunday have reached even to the SUBJ
urbs Of New York and Brooklyn, none Us yet
having been attempted in the regular
grounds Of either city. Amateurs have
copied the professionals, and now II one
goes Into tho country on Sunday, he may
see a dozen games in operation along the
line Of railroad, and he will be pretty sure
to find one going on at his destination.
For some time this has prompted discus
sion and rebuke in great numbers Of tho
country pulpits, the clergy seeing in the
new amusement the beginning Of radical
transformation OF tho character Of the
day such as is threatened from numer-
Gus other causes. A great deal has been
said on the subject by tho clergy every
where, but in one Of tho Western cities,
Omaha, Sunday ball playing has grown to
such proportions that the entire Evangelical
Alliance organized recently for q concerted
attack, and sermon was issued from almost
every pulpit denouncing it.
One member, tho Rev. A. E. COPELAND
took the other view, and his sermon in JUS
tification Of the practice is published In an
other column of this paper. 1t is fortified
with some statements Of great interest and,
If true Of unquestionable Importance. ,
1t seems wholly beyond probability ths
the opposition Of the clergy can materiay
interfere with this new amusement. TO
country amateurs. and these consti4oe
ninety-nine hundredths Of the Sunday ay-
ers, are not merely initiating the rHes-
sionals but they are following in thpath'
II not in the footsteps, Of the largo dmoer
of people who have for some yearsasC re-
garded Sunday as the special occSion 1or
lawn tennis. And they are also itstratlng.
with a sudden and combined mpulse OF
great energy, the patent tenden/ OF tne ago
toward greater freedom in Suney diversion.
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A Fortunate AIisap.

We greatly rejoice to lear, that reckless
driver In this city came Wy near running
over an Inspector Of Police'n thursday.
We say this not becaus'we entertain any
thing but the kindest elings toward In
spector STEERS but beause we think this
occurrence may have Ae enect OF turning
the attention Of the p4ce force generally to
the prevalence Of reciess ana careless orlV-
ing in tho streets of 'ew Iork.
Scores of negligepe Cases are tried In our
courts every year, which the employers OF
careless drivers ee held liable for the 1nju-
ries inflicted upA persons wrongfuly run
over in the stree. In almost every case the
driver testifies that he was going slow, and
looking straialt ahead. If either statement
was true. the accident would not have hap
pened, but tho accident did happen all tho
same. II ny Of our readers would appre-
ciata the danger to which citizens are ex-
posed sinply by reason Of the failure Of
driyersio keep good lookout, let him make
a few arsful observations Of the manner in
whic, vehicles are driven as he walks down
tow tomorrow morning. Unless we are
yey much mistaken, he will see many a
leen truck as heavy as the car Of Jugger-
Aut, whose driver. instead of having his eye
IN his horses. Is looking up some side street,
or staring at the shop signs as he goes along.
Every year the lives Of little children are
crushed out by reason Of such carelessness,
and the driver knows nothing about tho oo-
currence until some one from behind no
titles him that he has run over child.
It should be remembered that reckless
driving consists not only In fast driving on
our crowded thoroughfares, but In driving
these heavy vehicles without looking ahead
and the police should be instructed to watch
for such instances Of misconduct, and to
arrest drivers who are guilty.
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After hauling down King THEBAw's flag

After hauling down King THEBAw's flag
and sending him into exile. the British now
find 1t necessary to suppress his white ele-
plants. Some soldiers a while ago captured
white elephant and took him to Mandalay. Tho
fact that this interesting creature. the emblem
OF Burmese royalty was captive in the hands
OF the whites wounded the patriotic sensibilities
Of tho people, and the dissatisfaction spread 80
rapidly that 1t was deemed prudent to pack
tho sacred animal of to Rangoon. whore white
elephants are not held in such remarkable
esteem. But Western ideas are bound to
spread. however disastrous tho effect may be
upon W hite elephants
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The Philadelphia Press comments on the
circumstance that Mr.. FULLER, the newly
nominated Chief Justice. weighs only 1875
pounds This seems to us to be all right Tho
President weighs 1876. making Of the two 450
pounds: average $50. not too high for the heads
OF the executive and judicial departments.
The sun., 1888-05-13

The Cosmopolitan Magazine for May opens
with very instructive article tho Devil BY Mr. Non
cure D. Conway Mr. z. r. Roe's newell sf Mis- Lou ["
s continued. Mr.. Joel Benton has an entertaining
essay on What Our Grandfather Laughed AZ"
Dsusko Dandridgs contributes a remarkable poem
Miss Ethel Ingalls, daughter of the Kansas Senator
discusses the recent Womens Congress In Washington
with great number Of portraits Of these
ladies: and Mr.. H. Glider writes upon the great river
OF China, the HoIng Ho. where floods have recently
caused such terrible destruction life and property
. lively and attractive magazine.
The sun., 1888-05-13

The Chicago Tribune says that the Demoo-
racy has but one man 1t dares to run for
President" That is rather q funny way Of
Duttinp it.
The sun., 1888-05-13

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