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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18
Matters at Kyle.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
KYLE, April 13.-At an early hour this
morning heavy shower of rain fell which
was very acceptable to the farmers. So
far the crop prospects of this section were,
never better, and farmers are jubilant.
The seasons this spring have been all that
any chronic kicker even could ask. The
cotton crop will soon all be in the ground
Miles Eppler has sold out his grocery
business to R. L. McCarty.
Messrs. A. o. Duty and Jason Wilson
went to Austin to-day.
Col. @. M. Rogers, living near Austin,
will soon have 800 milk COWS gathered
from his stock of cattle and placed on his
ranch seven miles below here, on Plum
creek. Colonel Rogers expects to start
creamery on large ecale, and certainly
deserves success.
The firemen's picnic here on April 20 is
expected to be an enjoyable affair. That
day will be observed as general holiday
by the merchants and business men, and
the annual parade and inspection will
take place at o'clock a. M, and the
department will march to the picnic
grounds headed by the Kyle brass band.
A number of speakers will be present.
Mr.. Il. Hellman Is still shipping oats
and corn to eastern Texas and Louisiana.
The people here deeply sympathize
with Rev. A. ]. Williams, of Gonzales, who
resided here for two years, at the sad
death of his little son, Willie, who was
drowned in the San Marcos river the other
day,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18
Burnett Budget.

Special Telegram to the States man.
BURNEr, April 13.-In the case of the
State against @. L. Dignowity, on charge
of forging a mine contract, the jury rem
dered verdict of not guilty, and Mr..
Dignowity went home to San Antonio,
feeling much better than when he came.
In the habeas corpus case of Tap and
Dick Duncan, brought here on charge
of murder, Tap was discharged
and Dick was refused bail.
The case against Joe Barbour, on a
charge of horse stealing, was continued
by the defendant.
The grand jury adjourned to-day after
a session of two weeks, having returned
only twelve bills, mostly msdemeanor
cases.
A good rain, greatly needed, fell here
last night.
Burnett hotel arrivals: R. Fl. Laning,
LlanO; I. B. Eggleston, st. Louis; R. p.
Thompson, Brennan; R. E. Fitzgerald,
Lee county; John D. Alden, Austin; @. B.
Burton, st. Louis; B. Badger, Marble
Falls; I. E. Clegg, New Orleans; John W.
Horton, Austin; W. G. Tabor, New Or
leans.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18
Republican1zlng the South.

Gen. R. r. Hemphill, editor of the Alb
beville Medium, in an editorial gives an
account of the manner in which General
Roger A. Pryor, who is now pre- licting the
republicanism of the southern states,
happened to relinquish his southern citi-
zenship. "a short time before the fall of
Petersburg he came to the picket line of
McGowan's brigade and crossed over, pre-
tensively to get news about the Yankees.
He waved newspaper at the Yankee Off
Ger. They met between the lines, con-
versed for some time, Pryor locked arms
with him and walked into the lines of the
enemy. He turned his back on old Vir-
ginia, his own state, and everything south
ern. He left his people in the darkest
hour in the face of the enemy, who had
their cannon trained on the city where he
had left his wife. We know this to be
true, for the editor of the Medium wrote
out for General Lee the full particulars of
his desertion, as it was narrated by Lieu
tenant Reeder, of Orr's Rifles, who was in
command of the part of the picket line
where the desertion took place."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18
REAGAN ON THE SHERMAN BILL.

The presence of "Blocks of Five" Dud-
lev in the south collecting material for
argument in the next congress in favor OF
the Sherman bill, and also bill for con-
press itself to redistrict the southern
states has again called attention to the
former measure. Mr.. Reagan, who is
one of the ablest constitutional lawyers
and statesmen in the United States senate,
in an interview last week said he did not
deny the power of congress to assume
control of the congressional elections.
But he said, referring to the debates on
this point in the convention which framed
the Federal Constitution, that it was evil
dent the original purpose of the clause on
which the Sherman bill is founded was
that the power should never be exercised
except where a state refused or failed al
| together to make regulations for the cleo,
| ton of congressman. This, in reality
appears to be the object of q
law which is now sought to be
prostituted to party purposes, and
for which there is no excuse, as
no state has failed or refused to make the
necessary regulations.
Senator Reagan said he had studied the
Sherman bill, of which the redistricting
bill will probably be made
1ho1 h.
out the country would require
which the bill authorizes-the appoint
ment of 100000 officers, including 10000
registrars, 27O,OOO judges of election, ant
10000 clerks of election.
Mr.. Reagan believes the appointment
of these officers would be unconstitutional
because appointed by persons, as pre-
scribed by the bill, having no constitu
tional authority to do so.
We all know, as Senator Reagan OBJ
serves, this Sherman movement is baset
on the idea that the states are not to b.
trusted and the people not fit to govern
themselves. It is the first time in tn
history of this government when tn
recognition of one of the principles o
monarchy is seriously attempted. If tn
principle is engrsfted on our American
system, then we have taken a long strid
toward the destruction of constitutions
liberty and free government in thi
country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18
The PRESIDENTS SOUTHERN POLICY.

President Harrison, in his inaug u -al,
said he had rejected the suggestion OF
adopting a special policy directed toward
any section. Yet, in the drift of events,
he finds himself thus early in his admin
istration forced to adopt not only a
policy towards the southern states, but a
policy of marked type. He has re-
Gently in more than one interview de-
clared he would be governed by the policy
which aimed to infuse new blood into the
republican party of the south; that the
old holding, office-seeking element
that has survived the era of reconstruc-
ton, and become offensive to the people
of the south, would be ignored and the
offices filled by younger men of standing
and ability. II such men, Harrison is re-
ported to have said, could not be found
inside the republican party of the south
he would go out of it to get them.
In fact it has been intimated from Wash
ington that, in order to build up the pro
lection party in the south, which the presi
dent imagines to exist in our section, he
would not be averse to appointing protec,
ton democrats, if indeed there is such a
thing as protection democrat
While such a policy, that of filling the
southern federal offices with respectability
and worth, would inure to the general
good and at this time rather to the up
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18
THE PATRONAGE BOSSES.

According to all accounts from Wash
ington the Texas spoils bosses, at least
those who assume to be dispensers of the
patronage of the state, have in prepare
ton nice mess of political hash. Colon;l
DEGREES and Mr.. Quincy, it is announced,
have formed sort of trust to control the
postal business. Both are working AS
sistant Postmaster general Clarkson. The
scheme as announced from Washington is
for Colonel DeGress to control the fourth
class postoffces and Quincy the railway
mail service of the state. 1t does not ap.
pear what sort of people DeGress pro.
poses to have Clarkson appoint. But
Quincy, it is asserted, boasts in few
weeks he will have the railway postal bill
lets stocked with men of his own
race. This is not improbable
At the Chicago republican convention
Clarkson and Cuney we're chums and are
still the best of friends. He will no doubt
conform to the wishes of his colored
friend from Texas, while refusing so re
spectacle republican as Lock Mcdaniel
who told GARRISON that all he (McDaniel,
asked was the retention of Mrs. Scott
widow Of q democrat, in the little $3.50
postofice at Anderson, Grimes county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18

We have been favored with a copy OF
the "Personnel Of the Texas State Govern
ment," a work just issued from the
press by Mr.. l.. E. Daniel, of this CITY,
The book is profusely illustrated with
excellent portraits of the executive, legis-
lative and judicial officers of the state, and
contains interesting sketches and valuable
data concerning many distinguished
Texans. 1t has been compiled with great
care, edited with ability, handsomely
printed and substantially bound, the en-
tire work having been performed here In
Austin. The STATESMAN commends the
book to its readers, and hopes the author
will reap rich reward for his labor
Copies can be had at Doctor Tobin's
drug store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18
ALife Made Miserable

By dyspepsia is scarcely worth the living. A
capricious appetite, heartburn. puzzling Aerv-
ous symptoms, increased action of the heart
after eating, sinking in the abdomen between
meals. and fiatuence after, are among the sue
cessive jndicid of this harraSsing complaint.
Two things only are needful for its removal.
4 resort to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, and
persistence in its use. These remedial meas
res being adopted cure Is SeaIan This Srea
stomachic promotes secretion OF the gastric
mice, the natural solvent OF the food. The
f nervous IS and bilious symptoms consequent
upon chronic indigestion disappear, az iHe
sSd piSVigoETating Influence Of the Bttsrs.
Appetite returns, sleep becomes more refresh
ing, and as a sequence. the body is efficiently
nourished, muscular power Increases ana me
mind grows sanguine. Use the bllters lor
chills and fever, and rheumatism
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18
Office Assistant Attorney-genera

Perfect health depends upon perfect
condition of the blood. Pure blood con-
quers every disease and gives new life to
every decayed or affected part. Strong
nerves and perfect digestion enables the
system to stand the shock of sudden eli
matte changes. An occasional use OF
Browns Iron Bitters will keep you in @
perfect state of health. Don't be deceived
by other iron preparations said to be just
as good. The genuine is made only by
Brown Chemical company, Baltimore, Nd
Sold by all dealers in medicines.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18

Colonel Shepherd, like most of those
who amuse themselves writing of southern
politics, is densely ignorant of his sub
ject. His questions have been answered
time and again, and the conditions he
points out are not followed by the re-
suits he depicts. No matter what the
growth of the negro race in the south,
they will not rule the country. As for di.
viding-well, the dsrkies can try it first.
Memphis Avalanche, Dem.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18

building of the republican than Of the
democratic party in the south, there is no
doubt that by its adoption Harrison would
materially strengthen his administration
with the people of the south and restore
feeling of confidence and greater security.
This may be all talk, however, which is
always cheap. We shall see whether Har-
rison's acts tally with the policy indicated
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18

Four years ago the republican post
master at New York, who had shown him
sell exceptionally efficient, was reap
pointed by the democratic edministra
ton. To-day a republican administra-
ton appoints an old-time machine poll
tlcian in his place. The civil service re-
formers who supported Harrison in pre-
ference to Cleveland are beginning to
reap their Observation-Disclosures Times
Ind.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18
Spring Gin,
'ecial Telegram to the Statesman.

special Telegram to the Statesman.
SAN ANGELO, April 11.-Ten thousand
pounds of wool belonging to Gardner b.
Smith, of Beaver Lake, arrived in the city
to-day. This is the first clip this spring
and is classed as good stuff. The buck
wool was disposed of at IL cents per
pound. Wool sellers look for good
market this spring and expect the staple
to bring from IS to 20 cents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18

1t is an interesting coincidence that in
about all the states where majority vote
Is required to elect state officers the cleo.
tons have been thrown into the legisla.
ture during the past year. Connecticut,
New hampshire and Rhode Island are ali
IN the same box in this regard. Some day
the people of these states will probabIv
Herald, Ind.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18

The st. Louis Globe Democrat is re-
sponsible for this publication
"a New York paper calls attention to the
fact that the page of the Bible which
Washington kissed when he took the oath
of office hundred years ago includes
this significant verse: Benjamin shall
rave as wolf; in the morning he shall
devour the prey, and at night he shall
divide the spoil Perhaps this was not
a prophetic vision of the coming of Har-
rison century later, but it fits the case,
nevertheless, in very neat ane
satisfactory way" We hardly thinf
our present Benjamin filled Thu
eye of prophecy at that time
At all events he certainly is not dividing
the spoils' to the satisfaction of very
many of his quondam admirers; as wit
ness the verdict of the old timer republi-
cans of the south. The little bit of his
tory runs halt in its recital.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18

RECOGNIZING the wants and necessities
of the aged and i2firm ex-Confederate
veterans of Texas, the Twenty-frst legis-
lature of Texas, unanimously in the house
and with only one dissenting vote the
senate, passed bill leasing for ten years,
at a nominal sum, the old temporary cap
itol building to the Confederate home, To-
Gated in this city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18

II Is an ill wind that blows nobody
good. Affections are often blessings in
disguise. The bagging trust which swim
died the farmers of the south out of an
immense sum last year is likely to be the
means of transferring the entire bagging
manufacture to the southern states. There
is, or will be, large one at Galveston
sufficient to nearly supply the state. The
dispatches this morning announce the
State Alliance of Mississippi has con-
tracted with the penitentiary at Jackson
for room sufficient inside the walls to run
bagging factory of capacity of five thou
sand yards per day. The factory, of
course, will be operated with convict
labor. In year or two the south will be
Independent of the bagging trust, at least.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18

Or course the administration has care
fully noted the recent democratic triumphs
in republican states, and the recent modifi-
cation of Harrison's southern policy may
have resulted therefrom.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18

Entered at the postofice as second-clsss mater.
once of publication, West Pecan street, next !"
poetofice.l
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18
THE STATE CAPITOL
NJ alters Picked Up in Our Tour OF
the Departments.
Important and Interesting Infor-
nation for County Officials
and the People.
from Saturdays Daily. !

The governor offers reward of $50 for
the capture and conviction of some un-
known person who cut the fence of s. O.
Red, in Jack county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-18
oEoLoGICAL DEPARTMENT.

THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT.
State Geologist Dumble yesterday re-
ceived two boxes of specimens from Llano.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
Jefferson and New Orleans Navigation
company; capital, $4,000. Incorporators;
W. B. Ward, j. II. Bemis, T. j. Rogers, D.
O. Wise, R. Ballouf, A. II. SCHUYLER, L. Gold
berg, John A. Fielder, George Kitten
macher.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-30
FINANCIAL AhD COMMERCIAL,
sTATEo OF TRADE.

The full volume of distribution in trade circles
throughout the country according to kilograms
to Bradstreet's last week, Is continued and the
chief stimulating causes, seasonably cooler
weather, heavy Cotton Movement at tie South
and uniform activity in metal industries remain
as noteworthy features. Money is in ample sup
ply, but lenders are firm as to rates. There has
been more interest and. during part of the week.
excitement in the Wheat markets, extraordinary
strength having appeared in the face OF heavy
selling movement, with net gain ia price of
about lssc at New York and 2Ac at Chicago.
Speculative sales increased heavily those of cash
Wheat moderately only. Some $1,000 tons of
rails have been purchased within six or eight
days. besides which contracts for steel billets
amounting to some 10000 tons are reported;
prices asked for rails are $33 at Chicago, SSl at
Pittsburg and S29 at eastern mills. A further
advance is predicted b, makers because of the
rapid increase in inquiries from Western and
Southern companies, aggregatlng over 400
tons. Slack local demand for Sugar. increased
stocks and heavy cables, due to an estimated in
crease of 100000 tons in the European Sugar
crop. resulted in cut of IA on refined Sugar.
Wool is unchanged in demand and firm. Actual
requirements induce fair amount of business
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-30

johnnie, can you tell me what faith isq You
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-30

WIT AND WISDOM

Jobson--We have just finished the frs, no,t,. :,
DR.. Hepem's Wonderful Relief.
Druggst-Well?
Of speech. WV VI VIC power
Druggist (alarmed) -Great heavens, you WON.
sue us, hope. Aou WONT
Jotson-No, sir. want bottle for M, ,,o.,,
er in-law.-Drake's Magazine. my ino'h-
a woman who Is weak, nervous ana
sleepless, and who has cold hands and feet car
not feel and act like well person. Carter's Iron
Pills equalize the circulation, remove nervous.
ness and give strength and rest
Violet Mushroom-I understand that you sing
very well.
Mr.. vale-Yes do little that way.l
Violet What is your voice?
Mr.. Wits Tenor what there is OF 1t.
Violet-Oh, I'm so glad. You know L was
afraid you might be bass, and mamma Is SO aw-
fully refined; she just hates anything that's low
Chicago America.
Wnen Baoy va SICK. sc gave sr2' t-iir ~
When she was a Child she cried for Ca toiia
When she became Miss. she chung to Castor;s
When she had Children. she gave tlserp CastoriA
Johnnie, can you tell me what faith is? You
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-30
PORTLAND & WORCESTER LIRE
Portland q Rochester n. y
STATION. FOOT or p1ssLE STREET.

On and after Monday, Juiy q, 1855
Passenger Trains will Leave Portinnds
For Worcester, Clinton, AVER Junetiep,
Nashua, Windham and Eppias ~ 1.3e
n. rs. and 1880 p VA.
Ger Manchester, Concord, and r0ists Nora
at 1880 y. IN.
for Rechester, ~ rinkvale, Alfred, Water
boro, and SAGE River at s,30 n. Es., i2.39
and $50 p. m.
$50, and $40 p.
Scr snccarnppa, CuEnberIand azLlir, p~ets.
brook Juncficn and Weedford,H az y..so
and 1890 n. TN, 1880, 500, $50 and
$40 y.
For Forest a senue (DeertBk) $40 p. ~.
The a3.3O p. IN. train from Portland connects
Aver Jnnct. with "Iaoe.ne Tunsei HOnfe'.
for the West, and at Union station, Worees,
ter, fef Providence and New Verb via
"Previarnee Line" for Nerwish sad New
Yark via "Norwieh Lilac, with ssazfsh 4
Albany ". v. for the Wesi and New Wort,
ali raii via "springaeid'', also With n. ". .
N. x. Sc. a. l"steamer Maryland Route''l Tor
Philadeiphiss nnisinsere, Washington,
ana the south.
Through Tickets to all points West and Bouls
may be had OF 8. II. HKI.LEE, Ticket Agent. POI
land.
octl9dti J. W PETERS. sur.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-30

HAVANA. Sept. z9.-Despte the better dis
position the part of holders, sales of Sugar dl-
ring the week were insignificant. Quotations are
nominal.
Molasses Sugar regular to good polarization at
1888 gold " qtl; MuscOvado sugar fair to
good refining, S5 to 80 dogs at 81 G71S@2 STA /;
Centrifugal sugar, 80 to SO degrees polarization
SO 3ll4 a So 68s4. Stocks in warehouses at Ha-
vana and Matanzas 512 boxes, 600 bags, 66S
hhds; receipts for the week none; exports six
boxes, 3.1pu bags q hhds, including 5000 bags
and all the to the United States.
Freights nominal; sP hid of sugar loading at
Havana for the United States, S2.75@3 90 gold
from ports en- north coast (outside ports) for the
United States at S3.0o@S3.50 gold.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-30
MAINE TOWNS.
HarpsWelI.

The ice house on Dingley's island, owned
by Frank Goddard and others, was discov-
cred to be on fire about 1890 p. m. Wednes-
day, September rs. The Ice tools were
saved but ice house, shed, shop and run were
burned. There had been two vessels loaded
may have caught from the pipes of careless
smokers. About 5000 or 6,00O tons of ice
were destroyed.
The Hattie Hamlin has got in another
good weeks work. having taken into Port
pally cod and haddock. !,
Cape Elizabeth.
The petition for the new street from
signed. so"0i"'y
and repaired. e'ou
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-30
yoDs5E n '-srri rs.
By Telegraph

10 MOON Sept. 20, 1884, Consols F6 l3- c for
both money and the account
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 22.-The Cotton market
dull; mlddling 9 l1-16d; sales 1000 bales; spec
ulation and export 800 bales; receipts $1,000
bales.
LIVERPOOL Sept. % 1899 Quotations VIM
Club Wheat rs 3da7s Id. soru mixed American
at As 3Ad Peas IS I'd. Provisions etc, Pork
prime Easier at co., Bacon at 37s Cd for SHIRT
clear and 36s sd Tor long clear. Cheese ST AIS
Tallow 25s Cd Lard at 33s Sd