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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

"But how about the commissioner of
insurance. etc" asked the reporter.
"Now, there's delicate point. The
governor had hard time with that APP
pointment. You see, there were several
lady applicants for that position, and the
governor being quite young man and
not at all bad looking, and having wife
and family, he could not very we'll APP
point one of them without getting himself
into domestic difficulty, but relief came
from an unexpected quarter. and where do
GU thinkf"
Dunno"
From the Alliance. When the gov
ernor gets in close quarters the Alliance
never fails to come to his rescue"
Flow did the Alliance help him out of
this scrape?'
AT one of their meetings they CALAMITY
resoluted that there were places about the
capitol filled by great big ugly men that
ladies might fill with credit to themselves
and the state. That covered the domestic
phase of the case and the appointment was
made. The governor has thrown a little
artistic eff ct into this picture, which rep
resents her assuming the management of
the department la McGaughey."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18
CONGRESSIONAL VOTE.

Vote for Congressman and Road Amend
ment.
Following is the official vote for congress
men by districts cast at the last election
First district-Stewart 1885, Angels
1890.
Sc, ond district-Long 1888.
Third district Kilgore 1908, Fish 7340,
Byrne 1926.
Fourth district-Culberson II 300, Gibbon
5279, Clark 632.
Fifth district-Bailey 26,797, Achison
1854, Lamb 1858.
Sixth district-Abbott 29,982, Daster 4430,
Barely 57l.
Seventh district-C Grain 1850, Spohn
5000.
Eighth district-Moore 20, 739. Green 1865
Ninth district-Mills "a ,S47, Roberts 56Oc
Tenth district-Sayers 32,447, Robinson
1887.
Eleventh district anham 3S348, John
son 858
The road amendment vote was 1874, 463
for, and 1907 against.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

II have often seen the moon look like
that" promptly said the reporter. Re-
tlecting moment he qualified by saying
that he had not actually seen it so him
self, but several gentleman on THE
STATESMAN staff had.
Here is the superintendent of the
penitentiaries. 1t is what is called back
profile in photo technicaIity. 1t was
taken thus to show the abnormal develop
ment of the chronological hump of kind
ness, a quality so essential TO the manage
ment of the unfortunate convicts. You
can see how good natured he is from the
fact that he has allowed the children to
chalk his collar He had forgotten to
clean it off before the governor shot
him."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18
HOGG'S CABINET.
A STATESMAN REPORTER
"SEES THE COVER
NoR's HAND"
GOVERNOR HOGG AND HIS KODAK.
Pictures of the Appointive Officials of the
Incoming Administration Which Our
Readers Will Readily Recognize.
GOVERNOR HoGG AND HIS KODAK.

If there is man in Texas who knows
his own mind and whose mind nobody
else knows until he speaks it out with
no uncertain sound, that man is James
S. Hogg. governor-elect. If there is man
in Texas whose mind certain newspaper
men would like to read it is this same dis
tinguished individual. If there is any set
of men above all others he will not tell
secrets it is these same newspaper men.
There has not been left stone unturned
so to speak, by the bright newspaper con
tingent who frequent the corridors of the
capitol building to get some inkling of
the governors cabinet, but up to the
present good hour they are no wiser than
they were before the San Antonio con-
vention-in fact, not so wise, because then
they ventured an opinion, but nary an
opinion will they venture now.
One thing is certain-the governor has
his cabinet picked out, and all the petit
tions and prayers the people send him will
be cloves labor lost"
A STATESMAN scribe who is on intimate
terms with Gov. Hogg' office force re-
Gently undertook 10 pump something out
of one OF them in the governors absence
Il assure you on my word of honor l
know nothing about the appointments, ="
said he, Except that they are absolutely
decided on by Gov Hogg."
How do you know that much2"
The gentleman grew confidential and
said: 1.-THE governor, you see, like all
brainy men, has his hobby, or crankation
if you want to call it that, which acts as
a safety valve on an overtaxed brain. His
crankation is amateur photography.
When he goes on a trip he carries bis
"kodak" with him. The machine is in
nice little leather covered box so as to
attract little attention, and when he wants
to photograph scene he turns the camera
end of the box toward it, slips off the cap
an instant and the work is done. A turn
Of the button on the side removes the pic
ture and leaves new film in front of the
camera for the next picture He has used
it extensively during the campaign, the
first picture he took after his nomination
being scene at the depot at San Antonio,
when all prospective appointees sought the
train he came home on, hoping to make a
point by striking while the iron was hot
Here is the picture; | think it's good
one, don't your
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18
one, don't your

THAT is certainly good piece of ANA
teur photography" said the reporter.
but you have not explained how you
know his cabinet has been selected"
The gentlemen looked somewhat con-
fused, and suggested that he had told too
much already. A little persuasion, how
ever, brought out the information that out
of large number of pictures the governor
had selected few and placed them in a
pigeon hole and labeled the compart.
ment Apprentices.
Then he looked scared.
''Can not see them?" modestly asked
the reporter.
mot for the world" And then look
ing at the innocent face of the reporter he
said: 81 guess you don't know them any
how, and you'll promise to keep it alb
solutely secret you may look at them"
The promise was given and the pictures
produced.
Taking up the first picture and exam
lining it, he said, "This is the secretary of
state. 1t is not good picture. though it
betrays deep intellect and flashing eye. !"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18
COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, ETC.


With chuckle he continued: II ex-
pect the disappointed male candidates will
accuse the governor of putting the ALI
ance up to the racket, but his shoulders
are broad and he can stand it,"
Pulling out another picture and hold
ing it up admiringly he exclaimed in the
language of the immortal author, Hoyle
How is that for high?"
II don't think it looks much like him.
FLY is fine looking young man. 1t looks
more like tramp carrying the banner,
as the boys express it,"
"Oh, WE'LL" he replied apologetically.
ut is the governors first effort at fancy
photography. He said he wanted an adj
jutant general who could carry the banner
of Democracy around the world if nec-
essary. The ground work is only fancy
of the governors put in with pencil
for artistic effect. Look at it good,
don't you think he is every inch of a SOL
dierf"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18
Another Cure for Rheumatism.

n LAKE CRY, Fla.
GENTLEMEN-l had rheumatism for over
six years, and last May was taken down
confined to my bed. My legs and feet were
badly swollen and the color of red apple.
and ] was in fearful condition. | heard
of p p. p (Prickly Ash, Poke Root and
Potassium) and after seeing what the in
gradients were-as the formula Is on the
bottle-l concluded u try 1t, and after tax
ing three small bottles / was able to 90
down town and attend to my business. and
must say that / feel like another man.
Am now. taking the large size, and today
believe that will soon be as likely as any
man OF 81 years of age can expect 10 be.
A. G. LANG
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

The reporter agreed that he looked every
inch a soldier, with the mental reserva-
ton that the picture is gross libel on fly.
Here we have the state health officer
a man distinguished in profession. He is
no cold wafer doctor; he believes in
strong medicine, which will be in accord
with the governors stong and aggressive
administration. He is sleepless in his
vigilance and in the study of his profession.
The picture shows him studying out a
problem of the influence of the moon on
chronic 'officeaccumulus, an Infectious
disease that has pervadei all portions of
the state for the past six moons. | think
the governor let his camera wobble little
when he hit the moon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

name, anyway Stale beer by any other
name would smell as sweet"
LAS Shawn"
mo"
Finley"
"Confound it, don't ask so many ques-
tons. Let me show you another picture"
This is the assistant attorney general.
He was suffering with his liver when the
picture was taken, but l think it very
fair likeness. 1t shows an intellectual
face and massive brain, and I think the
appointment reflects credit on the COVER
nor"
1T is an elegant picture" replied the
reporter, with his usual disregard for
truth when scoop is in sight
The governor thinks disordered liver
is an essential qualification to good
assistant attorney general. 1t keepa him
in the right humor to keep even with the
railroads."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18
RAILWAY COMMISSION.
-boodle?"


tleman.
After thanking his friend for the in
formation and renewing his solemn prom
Use not to use it, the reporter left, crest
fallen at the outcome of the private sec
retaryship Qor mis- friends sake). but
elated at having scooped the other news
paper fellows at being able to give THE
STATEsMAN's readers an authentic list of
the appointees of the incoming govern
ment.
"What do you think of itf' inquired
the reporter as he threw it down on the
managing editors desk, accompanied with
a demand for an increase of salary.
II think it's the most colossal lie you
ever wrote, and that is saying a great
DEAL
1t was only bluff to get cut Of raising
the reporters salary, and the public will
believe every word of the story, and tho
who do not see their pictures OIL
gallery" need not worry Governor Hogg
any more, for their name are Dennis"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18
For Repairing the Bridge.

The Avenue bridge will be open for
travel to 8 a. M, and closed from that
time until II M; then open for one
hour and closed again from l p. m.
until p. M, when the same will be
open for travel to 8 a. m. next day, un-
til the replacing OF said bridge is COM
p,eted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18
Twenty-Five Per Cent Discount

twenty-five Per Cent Discount
From our prices that are marked in
plain figures will be found exceedingly
low for plush and leather work boxes
McLaughlin's and other games for win
ter nights home amusements, china,
Britannia and tin tea sets, satin lined
fancy work baskets, all OF which must
be sold now. Call and examine.
M. A. & H. B. KoPPERL.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18
WANTED, FOR SALE, ETC

Advertisements inserted in this column
at the rate of % cents for four lines and 0
cents for each additional line, each inser.
ion.
All notices appearing in these columns
must invariably be paid for in advance. No
executions will be made to this rule.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18
THE DAM RAILROAD.
ACTION OF THE BOARD s0F PUBLIC
WORKS YESTERDAY.
A Proposition From the Receivers of the
international Rejected and the work
VIII he Done by the Board.


ing members present: President
Mcdonald, Frank Hamilton, DIR
Swearingen, Hon. A. P. Woodbridge,
Hon. w. G. Walsh, Hon. John Han
cock, Mr.. Henry Hirshfeld, Mr.. Wal
ter Tips, s. X. Morley, DR.. Taylor
and John Maddox.
Maj. Ira H. Evans was present, and
on behalf of himself and other prop
erty owners on Fourth and Fifth
street, submitted proposition from
Col. Bonner, of the International.
Mai. Evans briefly spoke in favor OF
the proposition, and asked that it be
consi 1ered.
THE PROPOSITION.
1t was as follows:
AUSTIN, Tex, Dec. 10, 1890.
To the Board OF Public Works, City of
Austin:
GENTLEMEN: beg 10 submit for
you consideration and action thereon
proposition from Col T. r. Bonner,
receiver International aud Great
Northern railroad, as follows:
TYLER, Dec. ID, 1890.
Hon. Ira H. Evans Austin:
"Telegraphic report from Superin-
tendent Golden suggests that receivers
allow the city of Austin to lay third
rail on our track from passenger depot
to lime kiln spur, where the new road
with third rail will diverge from our
line to the dam, which is all to be
done without expense to ms, we to
handle the entire business for the city
with our engines and crews on our
line from our passenger depot to the
dam, at three dollars ($3) per load d
car. The court will approve the cen
tract as above.
ct. r. BONNER, Receiver"
Kindly advise me as to your action
upon this proposition that I may ac-
quaint Col Bonner Herewith.
hand you herewith the original
telegram of Col. Bonner for verifica-
ton.
With respect to switching charge,
General superintendent Golden of
the International and Great
Northern railroad told me it was
the usual charge for such services at
Houston and other points in Texas
or such distance.
am, entlemen,
Very respectfully yours,
SIGNED IRA H. EVANS.
On motion it was referred to the
railroad committee.
FREE RIGHT OF WAY.
Mr.. Hamilton then explained what
the railroad committee had accom-
plished and said that the Harris es-
tate and Mrs. Pease had given 100.
feet right OF way through their proper
ty, thus securing free right OF way from
the western limits Of the city to the
dam.
PROPOSITION REJECTED.
The vote referring Col. Bonner's
proposition TO the railroad committee
was then reconsidered, and it was
taken up for final action.
IL was discussed and the board was
not at all favorable to it's adoption.
The $3 charge per Car was too great
as it would make the trackage from
the Central depot "a il not more.
Again it was contended
that to accept the proposition would
make the road practically worthless
to the city after the completion OF the
dam.
1t was also shown that the cost of
building the spur and the extra track
age would amount to nearly as much
as the cost of building the line as now
proposed.
The proposition was unanimously
rejected and the road will be built in
accordance with the report Of the
committee submitted Saturday; and
bids for grading the road will be
opened Saturday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

Distress after eating, heartburn, sick
headache and indigestion are cured by
Hoods Sarsapaiilla. 1t also creates a good
appetite. 80
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

Active work will begin on the dam
road next week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

IF YOUR BACK ACHES,
VI you are all worn out, really good for moth
ing, II is general debility. Try
:. ,,BHOWN'S IRON BITTERS.
1t VIII cure you, cleanse your liver. and Give
agood appetite
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

Mr.. Shipe's electric road we'll soon
be in operation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

Hear while she reverently speaks,
The only name that gives
FRESH color to the pallid cheek,
New joy to say she lives.
So lately on suffering bed,
And with languid cry
She questioned, am / quick or dead?
Oh, would that | could die.
And now so gayly at the ball,
Admired by all the sitters;
She dances, what has dore it all2
IT'S Dromgool's Female Bitters.
Read G. F. Milletts double column lum
har adwnrIieampnt
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

Caution. Buy only DR.. Isaac Tbomp-
sons Eye Water Carefully examine the
name on wrapper. None other genuine
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18
INC Best Gift for a Sam

Is scholarship at the Commercial CoIleca
OF Kentucky Lexington, KY, which re-.
ceived the gold medal at the Worlds exhi-
bition. Read ad. = -
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

Build up your city by letting her
advantages be known.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

Read G. +. Milletl's double column lum-
Der advertisement.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

Beecham's pills act like magic on weak
stomach.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

For disOrdea liver Try Bsscham,s pills.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

7 OST OR ST0LEN-No "a, dun
~ mare,7 years old, Az hands high.
branded L o on left shoulder. nicked tail.
$40 reward. N. G. JOHNSON, end OF e.
Sixth street.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

E0R SALE CHEAP One pair of gray
l. work horses, 15X hands high, and 8
years old #. Diedrich, care A. Ole, Dell
Vale, Travis county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

For sale at DIR. J. ]. Tobin's.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

not tell you their names. What's in a
name, anyway Stale beer by any other
name would smell as sweet"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-18

DETERKINl PETERKIN PETERKIN
l. Finest cotton on earth, pure seed, for
sale at 81 per bushel T. o. b.. making over a
bale per acre this year. Address John II
Roberts, Graball, Washington county, Tex
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-04-10
Warm ASaOcInriEn 4

The Farmers Association Of Pickcns
county, met in the court house last Fri
day, with many members present Vice
President Field called the meeting to or
der. Hon. B. j. Johnston addressed
the meeting for few minutes, explain
ing the action Of The delegates to there
cent convention, aftor which the follow
ing preamble and resolution was offered
by j. II. Lewis and unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS. At II meeting of the Farm
crs organization of PlcEcns county, III
convention assembled. ON salrday in
March. 1890, did elect delegates to meet
with the farmers Of the State Of South
Carolina in convention, in the city of
Columbia, on the 9Th day OF March,
last, and,
WHEREAS, The said Farmers convcn.
ton did recommend certain citizens fol
nomination, for the offices Of Governor
and Lieutenant Governor Of the State
Resolved, That we, the farmers oi
pickcns county, in convention assembled
do hereby heartily endorse the action ol
said convention.
Mr.. e. S. Griffin was elected vicc-pres
ilcnt and Mr.. w. II. Bowen secretary
The association then adjourned, subjcc
to the call of the president.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-04-10
No EgufsC;Ii Delay.

The dummy railroad meeting last
Monday was well attended and much in
tcrcSt developed. The subscription lists
have reached the sum of &l3, COO This
amount, With the proposals submitted
by reliable firms to furnish the iron and
roli;ng stock Oh time makes assurance
doublv c::'re "a to the success of the
scheme. But as .hc committee on char
ter reported that an .,ct of the Lcgisla-
turc Is necessary to incorporate the com
ranv, the sentiment was G"cldGdly
against lncmring any debt. Inere 10
little doubt that Tie whole amount can
be raised by the first Monday in July.
n lively tilt was had between those who
wished to begin work on tho grading
about the first Of July, and those who
wished to dcicr al! work until the charter
could be obtained. A compromise WAS
reached by postponing action, until the
DcXt meeting.
There are many little straws to show
which way public sentiment in regard to
the enterprise is drifting.' Outsiders
who are taking no stock whatever, arc
Watching this kitten with the kccncst in
tercst, and setting their pegs so as to get
an early foothold in Pickens. The Sen.
TINEh firmly believes the enterprise has
crossed the RuhicOn, and the waichfnl
ward Of Rome will receive it in triumph
Let that friend OF Caesar vino doubts,
doubt to himself alone. With mount
aims of public doubt behind him, and
the stormy Atlantic before him, Cyrus
Field laid the cable
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-04-10

Capt. Fred j.. Garvin has been rus.
ticating in Texas now for several weeks
An infant child of B. FIT. Bleckaby
died last Saturday and was buried at
Central on Sunday.
Mrs. S. p. Brucos health is improv-
ing slowly. Her many friends arc nope
full Of an early return Of her usual health
Capt. Jesse w. Stribling, tho popu
lar cashier of tho Seneca bank. was in
Pickcns last Monday on financial bust
ness.
There was more excitement over the
town election here last Monday than for
many " day, Hog or no hog was tho
issue.
AS soon as the read hands finish up
their time on the EaSley and Pickens
road, wo want n contractor to begin the
work of rounding it up.
Married, on the 9th inst, ut w. H.
Moore's store, James Allen and Jane
Craig, all of Pickons county. w. II.
Moore, Notary Public, ofliciated.
William J. Smith, who moved from
this county to Grcenyile last fall, has
been very i'll with pneumonia, but it is
thought that he has passed tho crisis and
is on tho road to recovery.
The bird law is now in force and
gunners will govern themselves accord
n2ly. Don't think that you can violate
the law with impunity. Some one will
cause you TO be made al example Of ono
of these days.
Ace Patterson was arrested by the
deputy mnrShals last week, and taken to
Charleston to receive his sentence from
the U. S. Court, A sealed sentence WAS
left for him by the Grcenv1llo Court.
Ho gets three months.
The attendance on saleday was not
very large, tho farmers were too busy
getting ready for planting to como
to town. 1t is thought that they
will be ready for putting in tho seed
next week, Dec Folcnte.
On last Monday mail carrier Gill
straps horse ran away ut the railroad
crossing on the Easlcy road and complctc-
ly demolished his road cart. Bright
says that it will make good kindling, it
was smashed up SO thoroughly.
-Mr Jeremiah Price, one of the old
est citizens of the county, died at his
homo on Twelve Mile last Saturday.
lie had been ill from Influenza and went
to work too soon after canvalescence,
causing relapse, which resulted in his
death.
In row between two negroes Ed
Ellison and Pete Briggs near Easley on
tho LIST instant, Pete Briggs was struck
on the head with n stone which came
near killing him. He was unconscious
for several hours. Ellison was arrested
and sent to Jail to await tho result if the
blow. Briggs is said to be better and
will recover.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-04-10
EfEOlll AihnrfH.

The contract for keeping up the
streets, was let to Phil Ellcnburg last
Saturday. He is to keep up tivo miles
of street for one year for $3.50.
There came very near being row in
town last week. The dog tormenter
caught All ancient rooster belonging to
one of our citizens and painted him
with t,Tpcntinc, and he 0hc citizen) was
exceedingly wroth.
The citizens held dummy limo meet
ing last Saturday evening, and appointed
a delegation to report progress to
the meeting at Pickens on Monday.
Messls. John T. Boggs, j. d. Smith,
w. ID. Glenn and j. n. Davis were the
delegates. The subscription to tho road
has reached near $1,000. There are scv
eral prominent men who will subscrii G
who have been sick and unable to attend
the meetings.
Mrs. Peggie Wilkcrson, Of Brushy
Creek, who has been visiting friends
and relatives here for some time has re-
turned home. We are always glad to
have Aunt peggie come and SEQ us.
OBSERVER.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-04-10
a Close Call and Il Narrow SScnpe,

The infant child Of Mr. and Mrs. Lou
is w. Carey had a very narrow escape
last Monday afternoon. TIE nurse had
ROLLED tho carnage ont on tho sidewalk
by the Keowco Hotel and was preparing
to put little Louis in it, when runa way
horse came along running into and tear
ing up the carriage. II seems providcn-
tiul that the child was not in the carringc.
At any rate it was a very narrow escape
and it is fearful to think what might
have happened had it been. The regret
at tho loss of the carriage of course il
nothing compared to the gratitude for
tho escape of the child.-Sencca Free
Press.