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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30
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From the Houston Post.
A great deal has been written and pub
lished recently with regard to the exist
ing legal contest over the ownership of
the International and Great Northern
railway property. 1t is contest with
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas people
on the one side, and the Jay Gould inter
ests on the other. In so far as the real
merits of this controversy go, the Post Is
not sure that the public need experience
any particular concern. 1t is battle for
possession between rivsl interests, and
there is no positive evidence indicative of
how or in what manner the public would
be benefited by any particular conclusion
of the various suits now pending. Hence,
it may be answered that the public at
large-those not directly interested fnan-
cially in these great properties-can view
with perfect uncOncern this contest be-
tween the great'legal and financial giants.
But there is one particular phase of the
matter well calculated to arouse public in-
terest, if it does not excite public apprehen-
sion, namely, the part taken by one of the
state officials. Indeed, it is not too much
to remark that the somewhat singular in
reference on the part of Attorney general
Hogg has given rise to an undercurrent of
curious speculation, if not apprehensive
comment. 1t seems that the Missouri,
Kansas and Texds people are the majority
owners of the International property,
but they were epjOined by
the encouragement from voting their
tick and contrt ling the board, he thus
directly assisting Mr.. G2uld-Whether done
Intentionally or not-in his efforts to ac-
quire control through foreclosure pro-
ceedings. 1t is claimed by those who OBJ
ject TO the interference of the state officer
that the Missouri, Kansas and Texas and
International and Great Northern are not
parallel or competing lines, and that his
course in the matter is consequently a
strain of official authority. Be this as it
may, there is certainly some ground for
the prevalent belief that the attorney
general, unconsciously of course, is lend.
ing himself and his high office to uses not
sanctioned by sound public Iolicy. 1t is
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30
A Woman's Discovery.

"Another wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by a lady in this
county. Disease fastened its clutches upon
her and for seven years she withstood its
severest tests, but her vital organs were
undermined and death seemed imminent
For three months she ooughed incessantle
and could not sleep. She bought of US a
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption and was SO much relieved
on taking first dose that she slept all night
and with one bottle has been miraculously
cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz."
Thus write w. @. Hamrick d Co., of Shelby,
N. c. Get free trial bottle at Morley
Brothers drug store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

UNCLE SAM needs navy if for no other
reason than to furnish employ ment for
the elegant young gentlemen he educates
at his expense and yearly graduates from
the Naval academy. 1t is shame to
blight the hopes of these hedgling heroes
by stripping them of their brass buttons
and uniforms and condemnipg them to
the commonplace life of civilians, just as
they think they are to step out into q
realm of glory. Build war ships and give
the cadets chance to become captains
and admirals.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

R. A. Gum, NJ. D., dean and professor
Of surgery of the United States Medical
college, editor of the Medical Tribune,
author of "Gunn's New and Improved
Handbook of Hygiene and Domestic
Medicine" speaking with reference to
Warmers Safe Cure, said over his own
signature: 81 prescribed 1t in full doses
in both acute and chronic Bright's disease
with the most satisfactory results.
1 am willing to acknowledge and com
mend thus frankly the value of Warmers
Safe Cure" If you are gradually losing
your strength, have extreme pallor of face,
putfiness under the eyes, persistent SWELL
ing of the joints, abdomen and legs, I'M
accountable sharp pain in the heart,
shortness of breath, begin taking War
ner's Safe Cure without delay.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

We must differ with those who assert
Governor Hill is securing q good class of
advertising by his vetoes. Some of them
may have been merited, but the country
will not soon forget the veto Of the cleo
ton revision bill. The trend of the better
sentiment of the nation is to purer cleo
ton methods, and the action of no one i'm
peding that progress will be tolerated.
The people of his state and New York city
may praise or condemn him for his treat
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

THERE seems to be growing impress
sion in many parts of the state that Hon.
R.Q Mills will not stand for re-elec-
ton to congress, but that he will Cross
lances with Judge Terrell, Attorney gen
eral Hogg, ex-senator Maxey, Colonel
Tom Brown, Colonel Seth Shepard and
Senator Mcdonald for the gubernatorial
chair. While the battle is not always to
the strong nor the race to the swift, YET
in this instance it is confidently believed
the longest pole will get the highest per
simmon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

NEARLY six thousand immigrants re
Gently landed at Castle Garden in one
day. The immigration agencies of Eu-
rope are hard at work, or America should
be Justly elated over her continued mag
netic power. A tabulated statement of
the nbtioualities, former condition of life
and manner of employment of tho.e six
thousand people would prove interesting
information to those of us among whom
those immigrants will make tn ir future
homes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

A lady, greatly excited, asks to see the
editor of daily paper and is told that it
is impossible, the editor being too busy to
speak to any one, no matter who it may
be. "Oh, that makes no difference" is
her reply, 81 shall do all the talking my
self."-Paris Figaro.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

Mr.. WOODBRIDGE, chairman of the spe
cial board of trade committee on cotton
mills, through correspondence, is collect,
ing most valuable information covering
the whole range of the question. 1t is IN.
derstood the committee Will soon have q
meeting, when report will be prepared
for the action of the board of trade. From
the character of the returns that are com
ing in and the investigation that is being
made, there seems no doubt Austin will
soon be called upon to act deoisively in
this matter for her own betterment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

The Seguin Record intimates that Hon
W. Ii. Burgess will be a candidate before
the next democratic convention of the
Eighth congressional district. Mr.. Burgess
is a democrat of the strictest scot; law
yer of eminent ability; an eloquent and
forcible speaker, whose record as state
legislator has been brilliant and success
ful. The writer has known him as soldier,
citizen and senator, ard in all the walks
of life he is a gentleman without fear and
without reproach, who commands the re-
spect and confidence of his opponents and
the love and admiration of his friends.
The Eighth district will honor itself in
nominating Mr.. Burgess to seat in con-
gress.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

The result of the election in the Nine
teenth Illinois district, for successor to
the late Congressman Townsend, was an
nounoed yesterday. Williams, democrat,
was elected by majority of 5000 over
Ridgeway, republican. The fact is almost
every local election since November shows
the democrats have not only held their own,
but have increased their msjoIities The
triumph in Townsend's district is straw
but it ia indicative of the breeze of public
opinion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

The Chicago lovers of the sensational
were gratifed by the details in the testi-
mony in the Carter divorce case yesterday.
The jury, with cold matter-of-fact delib-
Grafton, found very beautiful Mrs. Garter
guilty of notorious gallantries with a
handsome actor and rich merchant of
New York. Certain checks told a story
that convinced the jury.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

The st. Louis Republic says: "The
members of the London Iron and Steel
institute we're surprised at Mayor Hewitt's
assertion that the southern states will be-
come the.center of the worlds hardware
trade. They will be still more surprised
to find that, when the southern iron fields
are fully developed, the United States will
be able to compete with England and to
put England at disadvantage in free
trade markets" Texas soil has, concealed,
her full share of the iron of the south, and
when that development of latent resources
has swept through this section, Texas will
be found we'll to the front of the produc-
ing and manufacturing states of the
uniOn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30
Cotton Gins.

IN buying, the best is the cheapest. The
Cotton Bloom Lummus Gin" has a repu
tat:on, first-clsss in every respect. They
arc in use in every cotton state, large
numbers in Texss. Write for circular at
once to W. H. Hubbard, Manufacturer
Agent, $50 Commerce stree, Dallas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

IT is estimated q 1,000-horse power
could be obtained from the Colorado river
here in Austin; three times more than suf-
ficient to run large cotton mill, for sum
of money only about three times the cost
of fuel for such factory for one year
Should not, with such advantages, manu-
factories pay handsomely here?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

ALL the stock needed for the erection
of the board of trade building has been
placed, and that. handsome structure Is
now an assured fact. All honor and praise
to the progressive and energetic business
men, Messrs. Woodbridge and Silliman,
who took this stock at rate of interest
lower than they could get elsewhere, but
vino willingly made this sacrifice for Aus
tins veal. Such men make towne.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

IT is long way ahead yet to make fore
casts as to the name of the next governor
of Texas, but The STATESMAN will go the
value of its Office, that the man nominated
by the democratic convention will be that
governor, other ambitions to the con-
trary notwithstanding.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

ment of local measures, this does not eff
feet us; but the elections of New York
state are intimately connected with the
triumphant politics of the nation, and the
people OF the Union are interested in see
ing clean and honest methods prevail
there. Governor Hill in that instance
made a grievous mistake.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

To clear the head, cheer the spirits and
brighten the complexion, take Bailey's
EfFervesoent and Sparkling Aperient. 1t
will do away with dyspepsia, biliousnese,
heartburn, acid stomach and constipation
like drinking the waters of the celebrated
Baden Baden Springs, of Germany. As
delicious as a glass of soda water. Price,
so cents, of all druggists.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

AUSTIN came out first best at the state
shoot at Denison. We congratulate
Messrs. Petmeoky and Horst, our city's
successful representatives, on the brilliant
records they made.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

Can gather honey from a weed"
Thosewho, arewise andwho love thetruth
will believe what we say when we tell them
that Doctor Pierce's Favorite prescrip-
ton has done more to relieve the suffer
ings of women than all other medicines
now known to science. 1t cures all irrigu-
larities, internal Inflammation and ulcera-
ton, disPlacements and kindred troubles.
1t is the only medicine for women, sold by
druggists, under positive guarantee
from the manufacturers that it will give
satisfaction in every case, or money will
be refunded. This guarantee has been
printed on the bottle-wrapper, and faith
fully carried out for many years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

"Talk of the scarcity of husbands" ex-
claimed Miss Longuate, throwing down
the paper in vexation; 81 rather think the
real trouble is the scarcity of single gem
tlemen,"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

IT is sickening from day to day to read
the accounts of the inhumanity, the hor
rors that are being unesrthed at the differ
ent insane asylums of the north. Each
succeeding proof of bsstiality seems
more dreadful than its predecessor. That
such things can be under any professedly
charitable or humane inspection is be-
You'd the bounds CT reason. Laws cannot
be made too severe to punish such mon
sters of cruelty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

Fair Shopper lin great store -"There'
this novel will do. Don't wrap it up
Clerk-"Don't wrap it upY" "No, indeed.
I'll sit down here and read it to kill time
while waiting for my change"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

The Express says: "If Hon. Vim. H.
Burgess, of Seguin, wishes to run for con-
gress, the Express will leg for him, but ii
is free to say that he has made a mighty
good senator and would make an equally
good governor" Certainly, he would fill
any office in the gift of the people with
infinite profit to them and TO the further
establishment of his own credit and honor
We are with him in any selection he may
make.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

The sale of town lots at Marble Falls
was a su ccess. bright and prosperous
future to the embryo city, the home of the
finest water power in the state!
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

The Temple Times does not seem to be
an enthusiastic admirer of ITS distinguished
congressman, Il. Q. Mills. The Times
saws: "The Hon. X. q. Mills VIII nave
more work in his next election or more
work in the next session, if he holds his
chair in the legislative halls"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

Mothers give Angostura bitters to their
children to stop collie and looseness of the
bowels. DR.. j. G. B. Siegert & Sons, sole
manufacturers, At all druggists.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

GLOW is it you have SO few deaths on
your hands, doctor?" "That's easy enough.
When find l have bad case order be
patient to take a trip abroad. 1.-The
Judge.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

"Bright's disease has no symptoms OF
its own" says DR.. Roberts, of the Uni
versity of New York City. Additional
proof why Warmers Safe Cure cures so
many disorders which are only symptoms
of kidney disease.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

The two weeks doubt and suspicion are
at last said to be solved-the body of Doc
tor Cronin has been found and identified
by over forty of his quondam friends. His
naked and mutilated remains were found
thrown head first into sewer some dis
lance beyond the northern limits of Chi
csgo. There is no doubt of foul play, and
the question now is, where does the guilt
rest? Those who, for two weeks, have by
their fine spun theories been trying to
throw the police off the scent are suspi.
cioned, and before the whole matter is
finally sifted to the bottom, most inter
esting and sensational disclosures are ex.
peoted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30
By Imp. Brigadier.

PEDIGREE.
let dam, Bette Prince by Ulyerton.
% dam, Florence Nightengale by NJ
Sd dam, Parisna by Imp Levlathan.
4th dam by Stakeholder.
9Th dam, Pattie Puff by Pacolet.
9th dam, Rosa Clock by Imp. Saltram.
18th dam, Camilla by MelZar.
Sth dam, Jet by Haynes Flimnap.
9th dam, Diana by Clodius.
10th dam, Sallie Painter by Imp Sterling.
18th dam, Imp. Silver by Belsizo Arabian.
Billie Gilmore is a rich bay horse, sixteen hands
high and IL odel form, He was one of the fastr
est horses ever on the American turf.
His last race, when elk years old, was one OF the
grandest of his life, inning mile heats (both
heats in canter) in 1;4lI, in which ra he brohe
down. For price and further information
address, CLEAR VIEW STUD,
Lock Box 40, Nashville, Tenn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

Entered at the postofHce az Heconc-class matter,
Ofice of publication, West Pecan street, next "
nOatOtfice.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30
STRANGERS AIDING THE HOME.

The Waco Day, commenting on the
handsome donation of 800 made the Con
federate Home by Col. R. B. Parrott, of
Waco, state agent of the Provident Saw
ings Life Assurance society, of New York,
in accordance with instructions from its
president, the Hon. Sheppard Romans,
says:
This contribution to the Confederate
Home at Austin is another illustration of
the interest the Provident not only claims
to feel, but actually manifests in Texas
The donation was made voluntarily, with
out any solicitation, and was entirely IN
expected. Mr.. Romans, the president of
the Provident, was in Texas few months
ago and heard incidentally of the move
ment to provide comfortable home for
the INDECENT and disabled veterans of the
lost cause. He simply remarked: "a
noble purpose. will remainder that"
and went home to New York. His cOntl1-
button shows that he did remember. Mr..
Romans, it may be stated, wes in the
Union army and had tested, on the battle
field, the mettle of southern soldiers. His
act is graceful one.
The STATESMAN agrees with the Day in
applauding this generous action. 1t may
have been noticed that of late nearly
every one of the goodly donations which
have been made the Home have come
from those who, though not strangers to
Texas, are It'll not her citizens. Is it not
time our home people were aroused to
the propriety and necessity of doing their
part toward helping the noble institu-
ton which every loyal Texan, deep down
in his heart, deaires to see in every way
prosperous? Has not this pitch of feel
ing and resolution been reached, and will
not most liberal response be made to
the call in aid of the Home that will
shortly be made upon every true Texan
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

Psychologists estimate that the human
heart does 100000 pounds of work each
day. This explains why the Chicago
anarchists are heartless.-Pittsburg
Chronicle.
Prevention of disease is both rational
aud scientific. If one knows the cause OF
most diseases, and can remove that cause,
the disease must disappear. Prof. VIM
II. Thompson, of the University of the
city of New York, says: "More adults are
carried off in this country by chronic kid
ney disease than by any other one malady
except consumption" The majority per
cent of all diseases are caused by unsus-
pected kidney poisoned blood. The late
Doctor Dio Lewis, in speaking of War
rets Safe Cure, said over his own sigma
tnre: "If found myself the victim OF
serious kidney trouble 1 would use War
ner's Safe Cure"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

"One breaks the glass and cuts his fingers;
But they whom Truth and Wisdom lead,
Can gather honey from weed
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-12-28
INDIANA CHARACTER.
What Happened to Man who hne"
how to Read 1t.

What Happened to MAN VINO h"e''
how to Read 1t.
One afternoon a number of us were
sitting on the verandah of the town tay-
ern in a town in Indiana, when a farmer
drove up with some bags OF apples TO
sell. 1t was plain enough to all that he
was a drinking man, and after looking
him over the Major said:
Human nature, when under the IN
fluence of liquor is queer thing.
Yes" replied two or three, as IN
duty bound.
Some men, as they come under the
influence, break down and weep, while
others become ugly "a *'Sant to hight. l
en- read that mans :naracter like a
book. Get him half drunk and he would
fall to weeping"
Il don't know about that, replied one
of the crowd. Il think he would be in
clined to raise a row."
Beg pardon, but / never yet made
mistake" said the Major
Il think you have in this case" pro
tested the other.
Il will prove, sir. that have not"
The farmer was already in the bar-room
and had Just taken a drink when the
Major entered, had little talk on agri-
cultural matters, and invited him to
drink again.
''Thanks. Don't keer f [ do" was
the answer. as he poured out and swal-
lowed four fingers of old rye.
He began to feel it right Off, and com
menced Dragging and boasting. He for
got his GRAND entirely. and after wrang-
ling with the landlord for quarter of
an hour, getting drunken all the while,
he came out on the veradah looking as
ugly as a bear with sore feet.
:.Where in blazes is that redheaded,
Iop-shouldered old scarecrow who was
asking me about corn?" he demanded.
I'm the individual,' replied the
Major.
''Oh, you are! Then l kin lick you
with my ears pinned back. Say, you in
suited men'
''Oh, no sir"
Yes. you did, and I'm going to lick
you for it,
With that ne grabbed the Major, chair
and all. and flung both over the railing
to the ground. and was going after them
to drive our man into the ground when
prevented. 1t took a constable and two
citizens to arrest him, and when he had
sobered up a little he tore out one wall
of the town lookup and went home
whooping like an Indian.
How is it, Maior?" was asked Of the
character reader as We got him to bed
and rubbed liniment on his back and
shoulders.
'Ncll, boys" he family replied, y
don't believe | was mistaken in the
man. but the landlord must have given
him the wrong stuff. | thought at the
time that it smelled like chain light
ming playing circus in an old haymow,
and | now believe it was. Do you find
any broken ribs sticking out?''-N. Y.
Sun