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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
CORRECT THE CAUSE BEHIND THE
PEOPLE.

In his letter denouncing mob violence
Governor Ross said:
lam aware that it is sometimes urged,
in Justification of Lynch law, so-called,
that our laws are imperfect and not prop
erly executed, and because OF maladminis-
tration in the exercise of the power be-
longing to the state and counties to secure
obedience, bad men, under certain condi-
tons may be relieved from punishment.
This Is unquestIonably true, and it
would be strange il il were not, since our
laws are made by fallibe human legisla-
tors, expOunded by fallible human judges,
and executed by fallible officers. But this
is no excuse for violating them, such as
they are. The way to gain relief for the
violation of law is not by inaugurating
lawlessness.
1t is not to play the roll of violators of
the law, OF to create rebellion under the
of the miscarriage of justice, that the
people at times take the law into their
own hands and deal summarily with
criminals. Such stern exhibitions of the
will of the people are menace to our in
situations, but they menace the weakness
of our laws, not their strength. They do
not mean that the people want an abroga
tion of law, but such acts signify the
distrust the people have of the sure
working power of the laws. 1t has grown
into common saw, that nothing is so I'M
certain as the verdict of jury. Juries
are wont to err on the side of mercy, not
in the interest of justice. And, then the
pardoning power behind the jury and
judge is strong element in the popular
fear that crime, especially of horrible
types, will not be fully atoned for, Gov
erRor Ross admits the people have cause
for this fear, and yet he Justly blames
them for allowing this fear to move them
to violently acting at the same time the
role of judge and executioner and thus
settling the matter The governor is GER
tainly right, and none will go further than
we in decrying mob rule. Yet, ought not
the structure to go back of the people,
and extend to the jury box, the Judge
and executive clemencyS If always
strict justice, tempered with mercy
only in the rarest instances and in the
clesrest cases, was done, would it be very
long before the confidence of the people
in the exact, unerring and complete exc
cution of the laws would be fully restored
And then dread of the laws delays and
failures being appeassd,all heat and clamor
for revenge or speedy retribution would
naturally give place to reliance upon
an appeal to law and confidence in the
result being decree in exact compliance
with the demands of justice, right and
honor. When such time comes, then
mob violence will no longer be abroad in
the land. Until such time the people
in all fairness should not be held too
strictly to account for rashly expedi-
ting what the law should decree.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
A Sound Legal Opinion.

e. cambridge Mu| nday, Esq, county
attorney, Clay county, Texas, says: "Have
used Electric Bitters with most happy re-
SUITS My brother also was very low with
malarial fever and iaundice, but was cured
by timely use of this medicine. Am sat-
shed Electric Bitters saved his life."
Mr.. D. I. Wicosson, of Horse Cave, KY,
adds like testimony, saying: He posi-
lively believes he would have died, had it
not been for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will ward off, as well
as cure, dengue and malarial diseases, and
for all kidney, liver and stomach disor-
ders stands unequalled. Price so cents
and 81 at Morley Bros.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

ATTENTION is directed to the letter. in
this issue from the Honorable Joseph D..
Savers, congressman from this district.
It is notice to all having claims against
the federal government, on account of
Indian depredations, to file their claims at
once with him and Governor ThrockmOr-
ton in Washington. 1t is supposed those
having such claims will not need a second
invitation to bring them to prompt action
in the matter. Friends of such parties
should see that they are served with this
notice.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
A Great Battle

Is continually going on in the human
system. The demon of impure blood
strives to gain victory over the constitu-
ton, to ruin health, to drag victims to the
grave. A good, reliable medicine like
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the weapon with
which to defend ones self, drive the des-
perate enemy from the field, and restore
peace and bodily health for many years.
Try this peculiar medicine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
IMMIGRATION POINTERS.
Important Circulars Sent Out by
Secretary Chiffon.
Scores of People Wanting In
formation about Texas-A
Mass of Correspond
ence Daily.

AT immigration headquarters in this
city business is rapidly increasing, and
Secretary Chiffon and his assistants are
having difficulty keeping up with it.
Scores of letters are being received daiIy
from other states wanting information
about Texas and her resources, and il
all signs do not fail an immense tide ot
home seekers will set in toward the
LONE STAR STATE
this year. AS the days roll by the wisdom
of the immigration move in Texas he
comes more apparent, and here at the
state headquarters conviction has set.
tied down that every dollar expended bv
county, district or state association in
pushing the movement is going to return
an hundredfold.
Two or three districts have already
responded to the circular sent ont q few
days ago by Secretary Chiffon, and have
sent TO the treasurer their 800 assessment
Inc following circular has been sent To
every railroad official IN the state.
AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 1883,
Dear Sir.-This Office is getting nm
perfect map of Texas. The land GffIco -
now at work perfecting, as near as nos
sible' complete map to date. Asa state
advertising medium this method will he
superior. The entire state statistics
oy counties will be printed on back Of
map and every feature of the state shown
W lVS pest advantage. All statistics will
oe oIllolal and accurate as near ne - e
possible to make them. We will also a.
vote one page of the thirty two.folder
pages to the state railroads that arc
of Texas. movement
Please serd as early as possible
s such Data as you wish used, your nnm.
oer OF miles of railroads operated and
projected, and your passenger aas nIa
S 81 wv, We will have 100000 maps out for
uiSos as soon as work can be COM
p'eu' Respectfully,
n
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Shall Women be Allowed to Vote p

The question of female suffrage has
agitated the tongues and pens of re-
formers for many years, and good argu-
ments have been adduced for and
against it. Many of the softer sex could
vote intelligently, and many would vote
as their husbands did, and give no thought
to the merits of political issue. Thew
would all vote for DR.. Pierce's Fayorite
Prescription, for they know it is a boon
to their sex.It is unequalled for the cure
of leucorrhea, abnormal discharges. morn.
ing sickness, and the countless ills to
which women are subject. 1t is the only
remedy for woman's peculiar weaknesses
and ailments, sold by druggists, under
positive guarantee from the manufac-
turers, that it will give satisfaction in
every case, or money will be refunded,
See guarantee on wrapper around bottle,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

Captain Francisco MunOz and Lieu
tenant Miguel Cabrera, of the Third Mex
lean cavalry, have been arrested and
placed in jail by the order of District
Judge Molino, together with the second
sergeant and the lieutenants orderly, for
being concerned in the attack upon the
sheriff of Maverick county and his posse
on Saturday, March 3.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

every day. The Texan who misses this
misses half his life" Citizens, you see
how that grest occasion is growing on the
people. Are you pe,fecting plans to house
and make comfortable the tremendous
crowds that will be here in May: Austin
will have her hands fol then, and every
citizen is expected to make sacrifices to
add 20 the comfort of our visitors.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

A Temple special says: For three years
or more man whose name is Frazier, has
been digging industriously on the knobs
and around trees in the country, in about
three miles of the city, in search of hid
den Mexican gold. 1t is said that on last
Friday his labors were rewarded by a find
of Spanish doubloons amounting to
several thousand dollars. He was guided
in his search by chart and diagram
obtained from Mexicans several years ago,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

A FEATURE in the situation in Germany
is that the new empress, whose marriage
with the crown prince was opposed by Bis
marck, has as little use for the great
premier as he has for his new imperial
mistress, representative of "those scrof-
ulous Guelphs,' as he once termed the
family Of Victoria.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

Captain j. NJ. Cook, proprietor of the
mineral springs, which are midway be-
tween Sherman and Denison, intends
forming stock company during the
present year, for the purpose of improving
ana identifying the property. 1t 10
uouotful If there is place in Texas that
possesses as many natural advantages
for summer resort as this. The medi-
cal virtue of the water is equal to or even
superior to that of the Wootan Wells
Gate City Guide.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

The Llano district court convenes May
II, but the Judge will be petitioned to
postpone the call of the docket one week,
that everyone from that section may come
to our great drill and dedication celebra-
ton. We do move sure! When courts
close up to give as room, who can esti
mate the crowd we will have here in Nav
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
oec' State immigration Association

.. me Inc following has been sent to member.
al sne state committee in each senator;ai
district and it explains itself; "'OiiSi
tho Sta. olT-Ihe executive committee of
F T%o oT W Immigration, association at ;ta
nsss S IH tbo s meeting, February 28, 1883
passed .sD the following resolution: " 1000
state V stotisG' That the secretary prepare
grafton map of Texas, ''' ''a'e lmml-
noss IIao tne map be perfected as near 10
c rTYo,ot9 70 gate, and the entire back he
'O asTeo with with general state matter. ''A O9
O' 'nat all counties in the state m
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

MEXICO and California are both full of
smallpox. Parties coming from either
country should be subject to observation
by their friends for some time after their
arrival
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

The countries that yield the largest
surplus of wool for export are Russia,
the Argentine Republic, South Africa and
Australia Their capacity for supplying
the manufactures of the world seems 70
be ample They have improved their
sheep by crossing with the Meriuos. and
their woods, especially those of Australia
a as.l the tiatte country, are among the
hnest IN the world.-Dallas News.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
MARCH APRIL MAY

Are the months in which to purify the blood, for
at no other season is the body so susceptible to
benefit from medicine. The peculiar purifying
and reyiylng qualities of Hoods Sarsaparilla are
just what are needed to expel Gisease and fortify
the system sgsinst the facilitating effects of mild
wes,-=:- Every year increases the popularity of
Hooc 4: >4-sspNilla, for it is just what people
neeG 81 his season. 1t is the ideal spring medicir
If yen GAye never tried it, do so, and you will be
convinced Of its peculiar merit
81 take Hoods Sarsaparilla every year as
spring tonic, with most satisfactory results
recommend Hoods Sarsaparilia to all who have
that miserable tired feeling at this season." C.
PARMELEE, 3i9 Bridge street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Hoods Sarsaparilla

Sold by all druggists 81; six for S. Prepared by
c. L HOOD Il CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

AND now an English princess sits on
the German throne, at least for a time.
But she is empress all the same.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

Officers of the Santa Fe state that the
road has purchased 100 acres of land near
Midlothian, between Dallas and Cleburne,
containing rock and gravel. Machinery is
row being placed there, and as soon as it,
can be got out work will be begun on the
line between there and Dallas. The OBJ
lect Is to make rock bed from Paris to
Dallas, and shorten the time between the
Two cities to three hours.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

The McGregor Observer says: The
dedication and drill scheme continues to
grow. Attractive features are being added
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

400 Doses One Dollar is not catch line only
but is original with and true only of Hoods Sarsa-
parills which Is the very best spring medicine and
blood purifier. Now, reader, prove it. Take
bottle homo and measure its contents. You will
find it to hold 100 teaspoonful5. Now read the
directions, and You will find that the average cose
for persons of different ages is less than tea
spoonful. Thus the evidence of the peculiar
strength aud economy of Hoods sareaparilla is
conclusive and unanswerabe.
early last spring was very much run down,
had nervous headache felt miserable and all that.
l took Hoods Sarssparilla ard was much bene'
fitted by it. recommend it to my frien, s - Mrs.
j. NJ. TAYLOR, 11l9 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

Every person is interested in their own
analrs, and, if this meets the eye of any
one who is suffering from the effects of
torpid liver, we will admit that he is in
Gerested In getting we'll. Get bottle OF
frickly Ash Bitters, use it as directed,
ana you will always be glad you read this
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

For a good spring medicine we confidently
recommend Hoods Sarsaparila By its use tn
blood is purified, enriched and vitaized that tired
feeling is entirely overcome and the whole body
given strength and vigor The appetite is restored
and sharpened, the digestive organs are toned and
the kidneys and liver inyigorated,
Those vi no have never tried Hoods Sarsspsril.
should do so this spring. 1t is thoroughly homes
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
100 Doses One Dollar

and reliable preparation, purely vegetable, and
contains no injurious ingredient whatever. Thou.
sands testify 10 its peculiar curative power
"For irst-cla spring medicine my wife and
both think very highly of Hoods Ssrsaparills
We both took it last spring. 1t did ne great de- !
of good and we felt better through the OF weather
than ever tefore 1t cured my wife of sick head.
ach, from which she has suffered great DEAL and
relieved me of a dizzy, tired feeling. [ think
every one ought to take something to purify the
blood before the hot weather comes on and we
shall certainly take Hoods Sarsaparilla this
spring" j. L. PEAECE, Supt Granite Railway
ca Concord n II
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

floods Sarsaparlla is the best in the werld,
Jennie.
"And the cheapest too, Charley. For have
figured it out only a cent DOSE
"Yes, and mother says she never had medi-
cine last 80 long or do us as much good as Hood
Ssrsaparila."
"That's so. Hurrah for Hoods Sarssparilla,
peculiar to itself"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
PURIFY YOUR BLOOD

We believe Hoods Sarsaparilla is the very best
medicine to take to keep the blood pure and to ex.
pei the germs of scrofula, salt rheum and other
poisons which cause 50 much suffering and sooner
or later undermine the general health. By its pc
Culiar curative power, Hoods SarsapaIills
strengthens and builds up the system while It
eradicates disease.
"My daughter has been very i'll with eczema.
By reading about Hoods Sarsspar LA was in
duCed to try this medicine and was wonderfully
surprised by its effects. When she had taken half
bottle she wac like another child, and when the
bottle was all gone, she was entir ly cured and in
perfect health" D. F. KAvANAUGH, SANITARY
Plumber, Is Daniel Street, Albany, y. Y.
The Washington bee., 1888-03-10
THE LEGAL PROFESSION

A few week ago Judge Smell
had occasion to dismiss a case In
tho Polioo Court, III which a col
ored lawyer figured very conspic-
uously. 1t was In a case where a
negro lawyer escorted woman
to the theatre who couldn't give
an account of her character and
reputation which were the grounds
upon which the manager of the
theatre refused to allow the wom-
an to go where ladies were and
upon which Judge Smell refused
to convict the defendant under
the Civil Rights law, which was
very commendable on the part of
Judge Smell.
Such lawyers as these are a
disgrace to the legal profession
and their reputation as lawyers
There is another class of negro
lawyers who hang around the Po-
lice Court and rob clients; this
class employ runners or men who
bring cases to them for a certain
percentage. We beg leave to call
Judge Snell's attention to this
class. When the colored people
are compelled to employ lawyers
and if they prefer colored lawyers,
and we have some good and hon.
est ones, we would recommend
such gentlemen as Col, M. Hol-
land, j. III. Smith, Jno. III. Smyth,
Capt. o. s. B. Wall, E. M. Hew-
lett, Thos. Warrick and w. III. Ell.
Hart. ALL OF the above named
men are reputable lawyers and an
honor to The legal profession.
These men not only practice
pefore the Police Court, but
before every court in the District
of Columbia.
The Washington bee., 1888-03-10

cans (referring to the Mohammed-
ans) who find a ready use for
paper, having never seen the
American flag, neither ships; to
which we gladly added ten mil
lions more; and no less glad to
have said that these sixty millions
according to E. W. Blyden in
his book on Christianity, Islam
and the Negro race are water
drinkers. The doctor having
travelled extensively in Moham-
medan countries, is in. position
to impart anything pertaining to
that religion. Principally to re-
move all existing doubt from the
minds of the members of the
Philomathean Society, we have
taken the learned Doctor as
authority. Again our own ex-
perience IN commercial life on the
West Coast affords us no knowl-
edge of ever selling to any
Mohammedan a single bottle OF
gin or whiskey. Thus we can
account for the manly, healthy
and noble minds of the Mandin-
goes and other professors of Islam.
Mr.. Smythe states "You speak
of there being barbarous tribes in
Africa. A man or woman may
be decked from head to heels
with diamonds, setting out On a
journey across the Continent,
they will not be moleste1." That
is fact to which we shall add a
little of our experience calling in
other African writer's not super
fetal bnt profound. In the year
'82 having occasion to be among
the Golahs, a West African tribe
our business called US to the
Liberian Capitol. Surrounded by
ten Golah men | took my seat in
canoe at the hour of twelve mid
night. All nature was cl"thed In
sleep when we glided swiftly down
the st. Paul river: nothing broke
the dull silence, save now and
then the stroke of our canoe
paddles; on nearing the mouth of
Stockton Creek we could heal
floating on the mornings land
breeze, songs by some nocturnal
traveller coming from afar of; the
air was sweet and plalntive, and
We fully understood how happy
mau could be when he's sheltered
from all eyes save God. Thus we
spent the early part of the morn.
Soon we found We had made
ten miles, we therefore not to run
in the wharf before the dawn of
day, we landed in half town on
the banks of the Stockton. The
men secured the canoe from the
infowing tide, and one upon his
back took US on shore where we
passed the remainder of the night.
Continued in our next.
The Washington bee., 1888-03-10
NEW YORK NOTES.

The regular monthly meeting of
the sons of New York was held
on March 7, to consider the advis-
ability of holding a public recep-
tion this Spring. The society has
over 1900 members on its roll and
the reception it held last year was
the first of the season.
Mrs. Cornelia Hill, of 10th st.
and few lady friends are canvass
ing for about 25 couples to form
a dancing class. The first gath
ering will take place at her
spacious home upon the termina-
ton of Lent, and the progress this
venture will be looked after by the
busy "BEE" correspondent.
The Republican State Commit
tee meets in this city on the 18th
inst. w. III. Johnson, colored
committeeman at large, will be
there to arrange for the publica-
ton Of a campaign document
directed exclusively to colored
voters in this state. The objects
are included in his plan; he desires
to quash Boss Mcintyre and the
Hon. j 6. Matthews and at the
same time advertise his Golden
Seal-warranted to cure piles of
things.
DR.. J. w. Stevenson, G. Ander-
son and Robert F. Mcintyre are
among the late arrivals at the
Gilbert House, 254 w Goth st.,
the finest appointed of it's kind in
this city.
The Odd Fellows of this city
had a united meeting at Tam
many hall Sunday Eve. March
4, which was attended by all Of
the Lodges here, also two House
holds of Ruth. Dr.. Wynn deliv.
cred an able sermon. Miss Flora
Batson-Bergen sang a solo, also
Miss Hattie Tucker. The hal
which seats $500, was crowded to
its utmost. The bretheren in theil
bright regalias made an imposing
sight.
The weather is cold here now
as at any time this season, resi-
dents who forget that ones walloW
don't make spring, gave away
their overcoats; now stay in the
house. Mae---regards to Chase
The ladies of st. Philips arc
attending sewing meeting every
week, preparing for an apron
The Washington bee., 1888-03-10

We cannot imagine the liquor seller a
source of strength to any good Cruise, OF
to any party of moral ideas. He is al
once hinderer ofprogress and corrupt.
ing influence, and Mr.. Grifin's susges.
ton that hereafter ''over the entrance to
Republican primaries and conventions
there shall be placed in letters twenty
feet square: No dram-seller want d
here," would, if adopted, make the party
stronger instead of weaker.
There ia no for discuul ageInent,
no occasion for weeping, no time for
man9uvring. There is iu.t one word to
be said to the Republican party, and that
is must! yon must! YOU MUsT.--N. Y.
INDEPENDENT.
The Republican party has always
thriycd on principles. Is there any good
reason why it should not have the cour-
age of its convictions upon this question.
Boston (Mass.) JOURNAL.
We have always believed and thought
that it pays best in politics to do the
right thing, and advocate the cause OF
right; 1t may not win at the out set. but
ultimately right will triumph.-JERsKY
CITY IN. j. EVENING JOURNAL.
The Washington bee., 1888-03-10

PROFESSOR w. G. SUMNER in an
article on ''The First Steps Toward
a Millennium" in The COSMOPOLITAN
for March, says that the questions
that confront the student of social
science narrow themselves down
to the question of population.
There are not perhaps too many
people, who are sound physically
and mentally, but there are too
many people who oguht never to
have been born because of their
mental and physical feebleness.
The latter are the fruit of impru.
dent marriages, which Prof. Sum.
ner denounces with severity They
give rise to most of our .sSocial
Problems" which are not to be
solved by the Interference of the
State. Such interference, he says,
aggravates the evils that it is de.
gisned to cure. If, therefore, we
are to call upon the State to do
anything it ought to be called upon
to prevent lmprudent marriages,
but this work, Prof. Sumner saws,
very few seem to entrust to the
State.