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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24
THE COTTON CROP.

The weather and crop bulletins sent
out under the auspices of the Calves
ton exchange show the Texas cotton
crop will turn out better than was at
one time expected. There is now lit
tie doubt it will exceed that of any
previous year-1SS3 not excepted We
expect to go beyond one million
five hundred thousand bales
this year, which will put sixty millions
of cold cash in the pockets of the peo-
pie of Texas.
In this immediate section it will
undoubtedly be the finest crop raised
in the last six years. In the counties
directly tributary to the trade OF Aus
tin the yield is much in excess OF esti-
mates.
Taking the local wagon receipts so
far, Austin will handle this season not
less than thirty thousand bales.
This years crop will put
some ready money into the
the pockets of our farmers and enable
them to be ready for the calls of some
good scheme for internal improve
ments, as, notably, permanent county
roads, the great desideratum of our
section of the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24

and only the vastness of our agricul-
tural possibility to astound. No! the
delegates would get but very poor
idea of what Texas really is by visit
ing it in January, and it is just as well
and better that they do not come at
that time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24

THE itinerary of the south for the
delegates to the pan-American con-
gress has at length been made out.
1t, with painstaking care and minute
circumspection, excludes Texas from
the tour projected for our distinguished
visitors. Texas is as sensitive as she
is big-but upon this occasion we
hardly think she will take the time to
resent what some may deem a slight.
For the tour of inspection will be
made in January, the month of all the
year when the south is least interest
ing. For ours is essentially an agri-
cultural country, and in winter, with
our fields bare of crops and but stretch
ing out in bleak and cherries prepar-
alton for the harvest coming, there is
but little variety for the tourists view
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24
Catarrh Can,t be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATION, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure it you
have to take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucus
surface. Halls Catarrh Cure is no
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this
country for years, and is regular
prescription. 1t is composed of the
best tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucus surface. The perfect COM
bination of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results
in curing catarrh. Send for testimo-
mails free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Prop,
Toledo, o.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24
A Strange Suicide.

DIED.-Of Catarrh of the head-hav-
ing failed to use DR.. Thurmond's Lone
Star Catarrh Cure. For sale by all
druggists. For sale by Alexander &
Cornwell, 219 East Pecan street.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24

IT was very unusual sight that
was seen on our streets yesterday.
Three hundred men who had travelled
several hundred miles for the purpose,
in a body waited on the highest legal
officer of the state with a serious
grievance. They thought their rights
were being infringed upon. They
complained that their lands were be-
ing deprecated in value, and possibly
they would be deprived Of them alto
gether through the sudden enforce
ment of what they had not known to
be the law. They were innocent of
intent to wrong-and if punishment
was to fall upon them they could not
see the equity of the right that sane
toned the blow. When such body
ofcitizens, in matters civil, appeal from
justice blind to the softening eyes of
equity, it is well for whole state to
pause and wait for the result.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24
Sold by Druggists, price, Toe.

Ladies, if you suffer with nervous
ness, weakness, bad rest and a feeling
of lasitude, take DIR. Thurmond's Lone
Star Blood Syrup and your miseries
will at once be ended. For sale by
Alexander & Cornwell, 219Ea Pecan
street.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24

QUERY: If the county commission
ers can spend forty-seven thousand
dollars for county bridge and then
only get some iron and wood tumbling
over into the water, how much would
they pay for u first class, bona fide
good bridge? This can be taken as
the test problem for our public schools
it will last them the entire winter
through.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24

Hay knives, grain scoops, Eagle
turning plows, Enterprise meat chop
pers, steel rim and mortise locks, at
BENGENER's,
$40 Congress avenue.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24

The artesian we'll machinery will
soon be up and the great drill started
to work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24

THE weeping elm,' of Grayson
county, is attracting some attention,
but as a curiosity it will not compare
with Tennyson's "talking oak"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24

After smoking, we suggest,
Gentlemen, that you had best
Danish from your breath the fume
Ere you seek the drawing room.
S0ZODONT, blest purifier
Of the teeth, you all require.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24

The Houston Post refers to Austin
and Tyler as the political nurseries of
the state. Quite true, but the Post
might have added there are no dwarf
trees in those nurseries.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24
Death of Hnrfrnnff.

New YORK, October ia special from
Norristown, Pa, says John F. Hartranft
died at his residence in that place this
morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24
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Obituaries and tributes of respect charged
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24

Is THE status of the Montopolis
bridge question settled? If so, query:
what is the county going to do about
it? No bridge and forty-seven thou
sand dollars out of pocket.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24

THE Vernon Guard says: "Kansas
bacon is fine and plentiful. Home
made bacon isn't fit to eat, and there S
none of it anyhow" These are two
of the very best reasons why Texas
should pitch in, raise hogs in abund-
ance, and of the very best quality.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24

The wet weather has seriously in
terferred with the picking of cotton
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24

Mr.. Stern has about got things
in readiness for going to work on his
paper mill.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24

CAPTAIN JOHNSON succeeded Colo
mel DeGress as postmaster of Austin
and now Colonel DeGress succeeds
Captain Johnson in the same office.
Verify politics is a tickle goddess.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24
MORE LAW GOSPEL.
ATTORNEY GENERAL HoGG MAKES
A VIGOROUS REPLY TO LAND
COMMISSIONER HALL.
Only Law and Not Considerations of Policy
or Moral Codes" Guide Him in His
Official Acts.
PROLOGUE.
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE,
AUSTIN Tex. October Ia. lSS9.(


ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE,
AUSTIN, Tex, October IA, 1SS9.i
Honorable r. NJ. Hall, Land Commits
sioner, Austin:
Dear Sir-While attending supreme
court at Tyler last Saturday 1 re-
ceived in a newspaper your "open
letter" written to me the day before.
1t purports to be an answer to one
which, as attorn' y gen raj, l wrote
you the 10th of last month, cour-
teously asking you not to issue any
more land patents for "sidings" or
switches" to the Houston and Texas
Central Railroad company, for reasons
therein specified, which found its way
into public print from your Office de-
partment. This makes the second
letter you have written me on the sub
iect, The first | can understand, as
it is to the point and clear of senti-
ment, as follows:
GENERAL LAND OFFICE,
AUSTIN, Tex, September II, 1885
Honorable J. s. Hogg, Attorney General,
Austin, Tex:
"Dear Sir-I have the honor to ac-
knowledge receipt of your letter of the
10th inst, advising this department
to suspend the issuance of patents to
the Houston and Texas Central Rail
way company upon surveys made by
virtue of scrip issued to said company,
and also by virtue of scrip issued to
the Waco and Northwestern Railway
company.
Tn pursuance to your advice,
proper instructions have already been
issued to the employees of this depart
ment. r. M. HALL,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24
Piso's Remedy for Catarrh is the
t. Best, Easiest to Use, and Cheapest.
AZ !
"a Sold by druggists or sent by mail.
ft1 SOC. E. T. Hazeltine, Warren, Pa.

and there is hereby granted
to every such railroad, sixteen sections
of land for every mile of its road so
completed and put in good running
order" And in determining what is
a complete" road, the act says;
"That said road shall be substantially
built, and fully equipped for the trans
portation of both passengers and
freight"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-24

Entered as second-class matter. Office of
publication, 122 West Sixth street.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-12
THE DAVIS MACHINE.

No more do we hear 1.-THE song of the
shirt
Nor mournful cadences ring;
But, instead, the lively, cheerful whir
OF the "Davis Sewing Machine"
And many an yer-burdened heart
Whose life was dreary theme
Now offers 10 Heaven the grateful prayer !;
"God bless the Davis Machine"
For, never more need women work,
As prisoners work for crime;
But we chatter and sing with our Davis
Machine,
While our feet keep jolly quick time.
For happiness goes with the Davis Machine
And, meet it wherever you may,
Its bright little needle will be like CLEAN
Of the sun on cloudy day.
Graceful and shining with gliding and
plate;
A treasure to look at beside;
A beautiful sensible present,
From man to his wife or his bride.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-12

The December number Of the Cosmo-
politan Magazine contains story OF con-
siderable merit by Miss Anna Vernon Dor
sey, young lady of Maryland birth and
Maryland family, but now a resident Of
Washington. 1t entitled Betty; A Last
Century Love Story" and possesses
special interest for Maryland readers from
the fact that the writer has woven her
touching little romance from material gath
cred in Queen Anne's county, a section of
the State rich in family and colonial tradi-
tons. The fine old mansion described in
the narrative will be readily recognized by
persons familiar with the locality, as we'll
as the old graveyard in which the unfortu-
nate lovers lie buried. The story is grace
fully told, and in its simple unaffected
style preserves admirably the spirit of the
period and the distinctive color Of the
times. Miss Dorsey shows talent and ar
tistic faculty that promise well for the fu-
ture-ISun.
If we mistake not, Miss Dorsey is of a
talented st. Mary's County family. That
she may reach the topmost round of the
literary ladder IL the sincere wish of the
Editors of the BEACON.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-12


Messrs. Editors The SUBJECT of our road
system being up for discussion beg to SUBJ
NIT few thoughts. / fully agree with the
opinion expressed by many that good roads
Is one of the essential requisites to the pros
perity OF our county, ard that The same
would increase the value of real estate at
least two-fold, and greatly enhance tie
value of other property. Though St. Ma
rvs possesses great natural advantages, be-
ing almost encircled by unsurpassed water
ways, affording fair facilities for trade and
commerce; with rivers and creeks which,
if properly utilized, would, in fish culture,
afford mine of wealth, rivaling that OF the
gold mines of California. As drawback
to all this she has probably the worst sys-
tenn of roads in the State. will not az
tempt TO analyze the views expressed by
others, which believe to be good In them
selves, but / think a complete success in
our road system would require two lead
ing pixies or highways, viz: one running
from near Budd's Greek, via Chaptico,
Leonardtown, Great Mills, &C., to Point
Lookout-the other from Charlotte Hall
via Three otched road 10 the point where
that intersects or reaches its confluence into
the Budd's Greek and Point Lookout roads.
These roads should be either pixies or lie
well grayeled, and IN case OF washes a ma
terial should be used that is proof against
it. 1t would be found III { Il would not be
necessary to gravel the roads all the way,
the sandy portions not needing IT, Other
necessary and auxiliary roads might be
similarly treated. II is useless 10 say this
cannot be done, fSr - fhere is will
there is way, and INC greatest obstaccieS
yield TO united and perseyering effort and
skin. Reflect what vast sum of money
is now expended upon the public roads to
little advantage. Let economy resume her
sway and sit as mistress at the helm. Set
aside sufficient amount out of that annu-
ally expended, employ squad of hands
for continuous work, under directions of a
skillful engineer, and let the work on the
two main highways be commenced at once;
and though il might require little addi-
tional expense in the beginning it would
prove vast remuneration in the end, for in
few years we would enjoy the pleasure of
travelling over excellent roads, with all
their attendant advantages, 10 be kept up
with little expense in the future. More
anon.
Dec. 1, 1889. PROGRESS
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-12
80. Enigo's Items.
From our Regular Correspondent

From our Regular Correspondent.
Captain Samuel Colburn is buying oys-
tiers in Smiths creek for his shocking
house on Colbourn's Creek, near Chris
field, Maryland. The Captain says that
he gets better measure from our tongs-
men than from those of other places. This
speaks volumes for the citizens of Tick
Neck, the majority of whom oyster during
the season.
Travellers frequently tell us through the
medium of the press of the beautiful sun
sets as witnessed by them in the far of
land Of Italy. Although their description
is depicted in the most glowing terms, we
do not think that the departing rays of old
Sol can be less brilliant as he descends be-
hind the Western horizon, as viewed from
Oysterman's Retreat Could the stern Os-
kander behold the golden rays and their
mirrored splendor, he could not avoid Civ
ing utterance TO the oft repeated expression.
How beautiful %
Prospective brothers-in-lawa are bestirring
themselves as Xmas is coming apace. Hur-
~ mp gentlemen, Cupid is not IN very
pleasant mood just now He is not in ia
vor OF spoony characters; per contra, those
who can set the Thames on fire are his
true realization.
The Winchester rife is taking the place
of the carbine and musket, and we have
marksmen who can strike the head of a
duck at considerable distance.
As it is getting too cold for al .fresco balls,
the young men of the neighborhood con.
template indulging in an old fashion stag
dance before long. Ladies can be specta-
tors but not participators. Aye, judges of
the peculiar steps of said devotees of the
beguiling muse.
The death Of Hon. jefferson Davis has
elected many expressions of sorrow. That
Mr.. Davis was an ardent advocate of State
rights no one of ordinary knowledge viii
deny. His name will be handed down
from generation TO generation as great
and good man. He is gone but not forgot
ten.
Mr.. w. G. Henderson, of 7Jutland, is
visiting friends in Montgomery county,
and Mr.. Samuel Rawleigh has returned
home after an extended tour Of several
weeks.
Miss Jennie Abel is teaching q private
school at the Pine.
Misses Ellie and May Beal, daughters of
Mrs. Rosa Yates, have gone to Baltimore
and are now pupils under the instruction
of benign and gentle teachers-Sisters of
Charity. Would that more Of our girls
could receive the benefit of such instruc:
ton.
Wheat is beginning TO show itself, and
It's verdant appearance is grateful to the
eye.
Heavy frosts and ice occasionally is seen.
The railroad excitement is gradually de-
creasing.
DIR. George Dent viii soon bid us adieu,
as he is going to locate in Anne Arundel
county. Success to him. RALYAT.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-12
Accident shot.

Tuesday last, Luke, young son of Mr..
Philip ii. Dorsey, of St. Clements Bay,
was accidently shot. He was helping Mr..
William While, who was moving, unload
cart, and catching hold of a gun near
the muzzle attempted to pull it out The
weapon was discharged, the entire load
striking in the under part Of the right arm
near the shoulder tearing away the flesh
aud igniting the coat and shirt sleeves.
The wound is painful and a serious one.
Drs. Combs and Spalding rendered the ne
cessary surgical attention. We hope that
Mr.. Dorsey may soon recover.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-12

AhAAGS4EAE AE&&<4<r Af<&@- - &-<t&s
Messrs. Editors As there mky be q
misunderstanding . II tie action Of the
Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Mont
gomery county in changing the rates on
some species Of property insured - well as
insuratle, viii state fha< 4 Is the object
Of the Company % endcavor 70 construct
an equitable table a. rascz, % that each
kind Of property may bear ID proper bur-
den. An experience or forty years has
convinced Il that the rates on soue species
Of property have been too low, whilst on
others they have been 100 high. II is in
consideration OF this fact that Il has been
induced to make the changes which IL has
deemed necessary and just, and fosend no.
tificasions to such policy holders as may be
affected thereby. Such precedent and
wise course cannot fsil 10 commend itself
to all interested in the welfare Of the Cora-
pany. Successful IS II has been In years
past, we may now have every confidence
in its continued prosperity.
For the further information Of those in
terested, I viii state that, under the by
laws of the Company, the interest on The
premium notes cannot exceed SIX per cent
per annum. At no time has that amount
been charged, and only twice has itreached
five per cent Next year the annual inter-
est win be ~. per cent Should very dis
astrous losses occur. In Villages for instance,
80 that six per cent shoald not Be sufficient
TO realize what might be needed, The Com
pany has assets Of . 1QfaS;d Ut con-
siden prudsnt 20 16Io lll - ~ 10 meet
any such emergency.
w. L. THoxAs. AGENT.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-12
From the Md. Independently
To ss.e ladies Of shs ..rrepe.-

There's Mary with the large brown eyes
So like the loved gazeile,
With pensiye gaze, they turn on all,
To all ene tale they tell.
Beware, young men, this fair coquetie,
Enchains you for awhile,
To blight your hopes for other swans
Caught By her Ianguid smile.
Next comes ELIAS fair young face,
Whose charms but few excel, ].
Her sunny smile will cheer dull hours
And all ifc's gloom dispel.
Her golden hair in ripping waves
Adorns her placid brow;
The roses on her cheek appear,
MethiDks see her nog.
Sweet Bette, too, If fair TO see,
She makes the third in grace,
There's mischief in her flashing eye
And beauty in her face.
hirth lies within her every glance,
The sparks Of wit soon flies,
For all she says and all she does
Is very, very wise.
Here comes the guardian Of the flock,
The last, but not the least,
Her presence fills her home with Joy,
On happiness they feast
Dear, gentle mother, may your life
BE ever free from cares,
And may you reach the evening hour
Without regret or tears.
By A FRIEND.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-12
rha nal,imers sum.

Southern Maryland owes debt of graf
itude to the Baltimore San foE the persist
ence and zeal with which It calls attention
70 the opportunities offered 20 settlers by
this portion of the State. The su" never
les this subject drop, and as ii is read in
every State of the Union we have the right
10 expect, If we make the proper efforts on
vur own account, that the day will soon
come when tide of immigration viii pour
into this section thai will build up our
waste places and restore our former pros
peritv. The Sun has the wisdom TO see
the opportunities and possibilities of South
ern Maryland, possibilities unsnrpassea n
any part OF, the country, and we can rely
ON ii 10 help us to bring them to the gener..
n attention. The Sun Is welcome and
Lealthftll visitor in Southern Marsland
and no household should be without Il
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-12
Proclamation BY the Governor.
STATE or MARYLAND,
ExEcUTrvE DErAKrnExr,


Whereas some dorsbts have existed as
% the true location Of the boundary line
near Hog Island, in the lower Potomac
riyer, between the States Of Maryland and
Virginia.
That the line might be finally located n
was agreed by the Governors OF MARYLAND
and Virginia, respectively. that application
should Jointly be made 10 the superinsen-
dent Of the United States Coast and Geo
detic Survey Office for the detail Of a COM
pefent officer 20 examine and locate the
true line. he 10 be accompanied by q CON-
missioner from each Of said States.
And whereas Henry L. Whiting, Es-
quire. the officer so detailed, has examined
the line aforesaid and has determined the
exact location thereof, which true line he
decides TO be the same as that described in
the award and in the chart accompanying
the same, made In the year 1877 by Messrs
Black, Beck and Jenkins, arbitrator. an.
pointed 70 establish the boundary line be-
tween the States of Maryland and Virgin
ia.
BY the decision of Mr.. Whiting the said
line, at this particular section, follows the
low water mark on the south bank Of the
Potomac river % and around the north
side OF Hog Island Aforesaid, thus leaving
the Hog Island flats and the oyster beds
claimed BY one Charles r. Lewis, under
lease from the State Of Virginia, 10 the
north Of such line and within the bounds
Of the State Of Maryland.
NOW, THEREFORE,, /, ELTHU Il.
JACKSON, Governor Of Maryland, hereby
make proclamation that the Hog Island
flats aforesaid, 10 low water mark on the
south -hank Of the Potomac river and 70 LOW
water mark on the north side of Hog Island
have been decided to be within the bounds
OF the State Of Maryland, and now declare
them open TO the free use of the citizens Of
Maryland and Virginia subject, however.
to the existing laws and regulations of the
two States. respectively, authorizing the
taking OF fish and oysters In the Potomac
river.
-- Given under my hand
THE GREAT and the great seal OF
SEAL ! Maryland. Done at the
-- city Of Annapolis on the
25th day of November,
Ammo Domini 1880.
ELIHU L. JACKSON.
BY the Governor.
Z. w. LECOMPTE,
Secretary of State.