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The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1889-09-07

The garrisons of Fort Laramie.
Wyoming; Fort Hayes, Kansas,
and Fort Lyon. Colorado, are to be
withdrawn and the posts abandon
ed: The troops will be assigned to
other stations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
ANOTHER RACE QUESTION:

The Waco Day introduces and quotes as
follows: "Bishop Newman, of the North
ern Methodist church, the intimate friend
and associate of General Grant during his
not based on color, which he unfolds in a
letter to the Charleston News and Courier.
Among other things he says: You have
the race question to settle as between the
whites and blacks. We have the race
question to settle as to the Ameri-
can born and foreign born. With
you it is question with your own
people; with US it is the north against
Europe. You have the easier task. The
south has not been overrun by foreigners
Indifferent to our institutions. This is
what meant by the purest American
blood was to be found in the south, and
that because of this, it might be that the
south would have to march forth in de-
Tense of our dearest institutions. l have
been saying this in the north for the past
twenty years on many public occasions,
and say SO now. In all my toure in the
south spoke words of peace and unity,
and since my return north l have spoken
like words to President Harrison and to
our statesmen. 1t was JOY to me that l
found the young men of this genera
ton in Florida, in the Csrolinas, in
Georgia, in Virginia, loyal to the union of
their fathers. suggested to the admin
istration, put men in offices in the south
of high repute, who will promote southern
prosperity, intelligence and religion
Bishop Newman is known as one of the
most brilliant orators of the American
pulpit, but his very brilliancy sometimes
leads him into error. The sweeping state
ment contained in ii Q extract quoted above
is an illustration of this: "You have the
race question to settle as between the
whites and blacks. We have the rcct
question to settle as to the American
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
THE ANTITRUST LAW.

If the Twenty first legislature had done
no more than pass the above law, it would
have earned the gratitude and applause of
the whole state. The act is one of the
most sweeping in the history of Texe S
legislation, and is likely to be as far
reaching in its execution. Nor has the
general public but faint idea of the
stringent character of the law which, by
the enactment of an emergency clause, is
already in force. Not only are the prin-
cipals in the trusts and combines opera
ting in this state liable to immediate ar
rest, imprisonment in jail and fine OF
fifty dollars day, but every agent and
employe of such concern is equally liable
to prosecution and the same penalties.
Again, under this act, the principals and
employees in trusts and combines
in other states-in st. Louis for
example-those whose agents do bust
ness in Texas, are liable to
be arrested, brought into this state and
here tried, convicted and imprisoned, for
which precedent is found in the case,
many years ago, of the land thieves, some
Of whom were caught in distant states and
are now in our penitentisry.
Is this law constitutional? Good law
yers say it will stand before the supreme
court of the United States.
The trusts of Texas recognize the fact
They are already throwing up their hands
The attorney general will see this law ex-
ecuted to the letter. The result will be
that in Texas the people will have the full
benefits of com petition and prices as low
as they can be under the Legitimate laws
of trade, of supply and demand. Fol
which let the Twenty first legislature have
due credit and praise.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

earlier, Too long have most of the south
ern states neglected their gallant soldiers.
In the long years since the last cloud of
war lifted from the ruined homes of the
south many of its wsr-worn veterans, be-
set by want and suffering and sorrow,
have sunk into their grave unheeded, un-
cared for, all but forgotten by those in
whose defense they waged the terrible
trials of war and death on many bloody
battlefield.
As they have recovered from the pros
trating effects of war some of the southern
states have taken upon themselves this.
duty of caring for their INDECENT or dis
abled veterans. Louisiana, by legislative
act, by the unanimous vote of its general
assembly, cast by every democrat and re-
publican, every white and colored repre-
sentative's vote in that body, eight years
ago, established state home for her SOL
diers, which has had state appropriation
of $4,000 year, and independent appro-
priations, furnished every year by the
parishes for its support. North Carolina
taxes herself $4,000 year to provide
pensions for her veterans at their homes.
South Carolina, for several years, has had
soldiers home, which ID supported by
public and private funds.
Here are enough noble and patriotic ex-
amples for Texas, the Empire state of
the SOUTH in area, population and public
treasure to follow: Louisiana, one OF the
least of the Confederate states, giving
her veterans relief through he legislature;
North Carolina, generously taxing her
self for their support; South Carolina
giving them state home, and Georgia, in
ten days, raising $4,000 for like pur-
pose.
Why cannot Texas try similar planss
AS we have said, the Lone Star State is
leading the south in population, wealth
and power, and promising soon to lead
the nation. Can it not give some tardy
| reward to the manned and aged survivors
of the brave commands that immortalized
the fame of the Texas troops
during the war? If the state laws
prohibit public aid to such q
worthy cause, and if they cannot be
amended in time to carry it into early eff
feet, an appeal to the patriotism and the
pride of the people, like that made in
Georgia, would probably meet with a re-
| spouse as hearty; and state home for its
soldiers, at Austin or elsewhere, would go
up as fast as the magic of unstinted money
could build it.
All the southern states should follow the
glorious example of the few in this cause,
and pay proportionate appropriations for
their quotas of surviving soldiers. They
should do all in their power, by public act
or through private contributions, to sup
port the INDECENT, infrm or crippled vet
Grams left of the shattered and torn regi-.
ments that disbanded twenty-four years
ago. There should not be thousands of
them left in poverty, but not one per-
mitted to perish in poorhouse or allowed
to suffer from want. While this section
cheerfully contributes its millions, de-
manded by the general government for
the pensioning of union soldiers, it's peo-
pie should be more content and prouder
that the sacred duty of providing for its
own veterans is unshared by others.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

born and foreign born. With you it is a
question with your own people; with rs it
is the north against Europe" This state
ment is entirely too general in its scope.
Are the blacks so allied with the white
people of the south as to be known as
tour own people," while the white people
of Europe, who so quickly learn and prao-
tice our customs and can associate with
us on even terms are to be held as aliens?
We think not. Nor is the statement true
as concerns the north. The issue is not
to be made with Europe. Many, very
many, of the people of that country
would make most desirable citizens and
we would welcome them among US. We
already have tried many of them, and can
bear witness that of all our population,
as rule, none are more hsrdworking, de-
serving and honorable than particularly
our German, English and Irish classes.
We have room for more of them. The
foreigners Indifferent to our institutions"
do not come under the head of any
nationality, but are fungus growth, a
society, an association. We have not a
particle of patience with the anarchist,
the socialist, or any ism of that kind.
But do we not find American born citizens
Joining in such conspiracies? Are they
not the fruit of bad men rather than from
national causes? The bishop is wrong.
The north has larger cities than the
south, more populous section, and has
consequently to deal with that class of
crime and conspiracy that grows in such
atmosphere. This is attributable to no
race question, but to a species of crime,
whether indigenous or not, does not mat
ter 80 long as it comes from no race dis
tinctively. But here in the south the
question is peculiarly and essentially
race issue. 1t is one, however, with which
the south is amply able to deal, and, if let
alone, will settle it peaoeably and SUGGEST
fullV,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
GAN EXAMPLE FROM THE SOUTH"

The New York World, published at the
home of Evarts and in the section of
those who love to cry southern outrages
and election frauds, delights in showing
up the absurdity OF the charges and
pointing out the difference between
tweedle dee and tweedle dunn. Its last
scoriation under the heading above quoted
is as follows.
at has remained for the democratic
state of Arkansas to supply the only ex-
ample, save that set in two minor cases
in this city, of enforcing the penalties of
the law for crimes against the suffrage.
In the court at Little Rock on Friday a
man convicted of driving a negro from
the polls in November, threatening to
shoot him if he attempted to vote, was
sentenced to two years. imprisonment.
Another man convicted of interfering I'm
lawfully in the election was fined $500
This is Justice. Any interference with the
right of a citizen to vote, by force or by
threats, is an offense not only against in
dividual rights, but against the spirit of
republican institutions, and deserves the
severest punishment.
But the bribery of voters is crime
equally heinous and more dangerous, be-
cause more lnsidious and less likely to be
detected and resisted. Bribery poisons
the stream at its source. 1t debauohes
voters while defeating the popular will.
And yet,when the inclters and perpetrators
of bribery have been arrsigned before
Judge Woods court at Indianapolis the
law has been interposed, with strained and
technical interpretations, to shield the Of
tenders. Not one of all the guilty gang
has been punished in Indiana, or in any
other northern state.
Arkansas has done we'll.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
Timely and Well Put.

From the Birmingham \ ge Herald.
Mr.. Henry Grady's appeal to Major
Joe Stewart to "come homo" is timely
and we'll put, and will find an echo in
every southern heart with the proper sort
of sectional pride.
The southern people as whole, have
never approved of this begging mission
which Major Stewart undertook, and con-
sequently are not humiliated by its pitlfnl
failure.
Such donations as wealthy and benevo-
lent northerners may choose TO have made
for Confederate soldiers home are OF
course, thankfully received, and the gen
erous and charitable motives that
promted such gifts are duly appreciated
But the south has too much of its old time
pride left to put itself in the position of
suppllcant to the north for aid in taking
care of its old soldiers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
"The Constitu ton is Right"

From the Charleston News and Courier.
The News and Courier has disapproved
strongly, from the beginning, the work OF
Major Joe Stewart, of Texas, in under,
taking to procure money from the people
of the northern states to establish fund
for the maintenance of Confederate sol
diers' home at Austin. There are many
good reasons for not favoring the scheme
in question, or any similar scheme which
depends for it's success on the methods
which Major Stewart employs. 1t is not
necessary, however, to mention more
than one of these reasons, and it ia stated
by the Atlanta Constitution in terms that
will command, we are sure, the hearty in
dorsement of every right-thinkiDg man
and woman in the south.
The Constitution is right. 1t is high
time to disband the committee, 20 with
draw and recall its mistaken appeals, and
put final end to humiliating business
which should never have been begun. We
have only the kindliest and most grateful
feeling toward the generous men in New
York and other northern cities who have
listened with sympathy to Major Stew.
arts appeals, and have contributed
to the object he has in view.
Every state in the south can provide fol-
it's own soldiers, and Texas needs help in
making such provisions less than any
state in the union. We do not believe
that Major Stewart represents the senti
ment of the ex-Confederste soldiers or the
citizens of Texas in persisting in his
humiliating epdeavor.
The Constitution is right. 1t is i'm
possible to remain silent in view of the
"daily tragedy of begging that is going or
in New York" at the expense of our pride
and self-respect. Major Stewart should
come home or be recalled peremptorily by
the voice of the Texans themselves. His
mission is reproach to them and to the
people of every southern state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

The Veteran reunion and the Saenger-
fest are things of the past. We have had
our days of jollifcation, and now is the
time to get down to work again. Let us
revive the objects broken into by these
gala days. The University clock has not
yet been ordered, although it is understood
about half of the money has been sub
scribed. And the Confederate home
question is still matter of the future.
Citizens, let us come to an understanding
about the latter question at the earliest
moment, the former is settled; we will
have the bell, whether or no, and at once
as it is only question of few hundred
dollars.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
How the North Looks at Us.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The Chicago Inter Ocean, in good
natured editorial on the subject of solicit
ing aid for Confederate homes in the
north, says plainly:
capital is timid; a gift to those who
once sought to overthrow the govern
ment might we'll seem to cautious minc
as a promise of reward to those who
should hereafter strive to overthrow it,"
Can any Georgian hesitate as to ouI
duty after that sort of statement from 9
leading northern paper, even spoken IL
frank, good spiritH The Inter Ocean
adds.
"There is not southern state that is
not able to take care of the needy ex'
Oonfederates in its borders. The question
of pensioning southern soldiers is really
one local to the south"
Let us swell the list to $4,000, then
organize and take hold Of the work IL
earnest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

WE are in receipt of the Liberty Hill
Cyclone, new candidate for public favor,
edited by Messrs. s. @. Lockett and j. K
Lane. 1t is neatly printed and is full OF
interesting local and miscellaneous news
1t is a credit to Liberty Hill, and should
receive cordial and generous support
The STATESMAN extends to the Cyclone
and it's editors hearty welcome and
wishes them success.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

II only one case, yet yellow fever has
been discovered in Florida. 1t is early,
very early in the season. Texas has
long and hot summer before her. We
must watch "the beginning of evil" The
dread scourge must not set foot over our
borders, but the most rigid and exacting
care must be taken that it does not do so.
Our health officer has many months of
arduous work before him, and the state
expects him to do his duty fearlessly,
promptly and well.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
TALKED ABOUT MISSIONS.
B ishop A. w. Wilson Delivers a
Discourse on the Subject.

Discourse on the Subject.
From the Nashville American.
A large and deeply interested audience
listened to discourse in the basement of
McKendree Methodist church last night
from Bishop A. W. Wilson apon the mis-
sions of tie far east, The reverend divine
has Just returned from prolonged and
observsnt journey through Japan, China,
Palestine, Turkey, India and other eastern
countries, and his mind was specially
directed to the work of missions.
The bishop spoke an hour and a
half very earnestly, and closed
his talk with the remark that, though the
board of missions of the church will not
be in position to give him certain sums
he desires to use in an India mission he
is specially interested in, he trusts that
some one will rise up and aid him. He
desires to build several school houses at
cost of $4,000 each.
During the interesting talk the speaker
combatted the theory given birth to re-
Gently by Canon Taylor that r
MISSIONS ARE A FAILURE.
Bishop Wilson visited dozen or more
countries which are missionary fields dur
ing his absence from America, and found
in all of them evidences that the work of
missions is resulting yearly in largely in
creased results. In China alone, said he,
the Methodist church has multiplied its
converts two-fold during the last few
years, and the Influence of Christianity at
large is greater by four-fold than it was
in the very recent past.
"What ever may be spoken of mission
work as failure" said the bishop, "arises
from prejudice or ignorance
GAIL along the valley of the Nile," he
stated, " missions are established
IN FLoUBIsHTNG CONDITION.
Every point in Palestine was under mis-
sionary influence. The Turkish empire
was rapidly feeling its effects, and Chris
tiauity has wrought upon the very heart
of Mohammedism, and its hitherto almost
impenetrable force will soon totter and
fall before the advance of the Christian
religion.
"The kingdoms of the old world shall
soon become the kingdoms of our God"
said the speaker in conclusion.
He referred to Brahminism as being
In its present state the most corrupt re-
ligion in the world.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
A Distinction and a Difference.

DR.. Scott TODD says: 81 lost my arm
in the war, and if had not been fortu
nate enough to make my own living,
should have felt from the treatment Of
my we'll to-do comrades as if I had com
mitted some crime instead of having
suffered for my country in an honorable
cause. We denounced the north as 6
stingy, parsimonious section, and praised
our own as the section of lavish hospi
tality and generosity. And yet they have
provided for their soldiers with an abun
dance never before known, and We have
done literally nothing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

What will cure the worst case of dys-
pepsia? What will insure hearty appe-
tite and increased digestion? What will
cure general debility and give new lease
of life? What will dispel nervous depres-
sion and low spiriteH What will restore
exhaused mothers to full strength What
will strengthen nerves and muscles? What
will enrich the bloodH What will enable
you to overcome weakness, wakefulness
and lack of energy? What will prevent
ohills and fever and other effects of mala-
rial poison? Browns Iron Bitters. 1t is
we'll to know this.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
About "Capital That is Timld.'
From the Memphis Avalanche.

About "Capltal That ls Tlmlo'''
From the Memphis Avalanche.
If Major Stewart, of Texas, will put his
ear to the ground he will hear an ominous
rumbling in this direction. 1t does not
appear that much cash is being deposited
in the hat he is passing around for the
benefit of ex- Confederate soldiers. Most
of the coin he has collected is mutilated
by conditions and explanations.
The Avalanche, which led the way in
questioning the propriety of Major Stew
arts mission, has been Joined by the At
lanta Constitution and numerous other
influential journals which unite in urging
the gallant Texan to transfer the basis OF
his operations from the north to the south
which is fully able to take care of all the
ex- Confederates who are in need. Atlanta
raised $4,000 in one day last week, and
the Constitution promises that the fund
shall be $4,000, and that Georgia will
have home for disabled and INDECENT ex-
Oonfederates without any outside aid.
1t is time other states were following
Georgia's example.
Will Major Stewart please paste this
over his lip and come homer
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

The colored people of South Carolina
have organized themselves into society
called the "Colored Farmers. National Al,
lance and Cooperative Union," its object
being to elevate their race, educating and
training them in home industries and es'
pecially in agricultural pursuits. Such 6
movement is wise step, and the colored
people of all the southern states could
with profit emulate the example of theil
brethren of South Carolina.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

The outward flowing tide Of Ameri-
cans hunting some foreign country in
which to spend their surplus is not equaled
by the incoming tide of European home
seekers landing on American soil. While
the outgoing Americans may take with
them surplus of cash, the incoming Eu-
ropeans bring brain and muscle, and we
bid them welcome.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

The March number of the University
Magazine, conducted by the two literary
societies of the State university. is quite
creditable. The article on "Gibbon's De
cline and FALL" shows considerable literary
merit and acquaintance with ancient his
tory. We are glad to see the young men
of the University take such an interest in
the Magazine, which will undoubtedly
benefit this great institution.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

The Philadelphia Record has this OBJ
ject lesson. The squib is a telling piece
of satiricsl work, and cuts between the
very bone and marrow: "The political
stumpers are no longer shouting for pro
lection in Berks county, but the county
sheriff keeps up the racket. He is closing
out the assets and selling protected
farms under the hammer for what they
will fetch at forced sales. Meantime the
stumpers are hanging around Washington
awaiting division of the spoils."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

The south is entering on veritablt
boom. In the last two years she raised
fourteen million bales of cotton, over one
billion bushels of corn, one hundred mil
lion bushels of wheat, one hundred and
sixty million bushels of oats, aggregating
in value $780, 100000. Besides, she has
in the period mentioned, started one thou
sand new manufacturing establishments
Comment unnecessary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
The South and It's Veterans.

From the New Orleans Times-Democrst.
The original call for funds to build g
state home for their soldiers, asked the
Georgians for but $4,000. In one week
they responded with donations amount
ing to more than $4,000 in cash. Cen.
tributions to this fund still continue porr.
ing in at rate which promises up to date
to swell the total amount to at least
$4,000.
1t is true that this good work would
have come with better grace had it come
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

The people of Philadelphia showered
honors on Captain Murrell, who rescued
the passengers of the Danmark. Never
were testimonials of appreciation better
merited. The fact is, there ought to be
some mark of approval by congress, for
the act of Captain Murrell in saving the
lives of 700 people is one that will hardly
be duplicated in century.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

The planters of Arkansas ought to
have realized before the exodus begun
what the people of North Carolina have
realized since, that they can get along
very we'll without this class of labor. North
Carolina, in the end will get the best of
this movement, as Arkansas had it at one
time, and should have kept it,-Arkkansss
Gazette, Dem.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

A PIECE of shrewd financiering was that
of the eastern syndicate which has Just
formed the st. Louis gas trust. The syn
dictate after consolidating the companies
will issue ten millions in bonds, thus ao-
curing possession of the whole gas inter-
est of, St. Louis without the payment
of a single cent.