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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22
MEXICAN PRONUNClAMENTO.

RhodOmontade, spelt in the old
way with an "h" is the patent of the
Mexican revolutionist. Facts are not
down in his vocabulary and the TRADE
of Francisco Benavides against Por.
forio Diaz, the president of the Mex
lean government, is entirely in keep
ing with the reminiscent philippics
of that revolutionary. Benavides
lights into Diaz with all the ven ON of
a rattlesnake. He rattles his pronun-
ciameHto off in the peculiar style of
his countrymen. Old Santa Anna
was wont in his time to be called "the
acknowledgements of Monte
yuma" Benavides calls upon Mex
leans "to rise up with our heads OPP
pressed with so many misfortunes.
Let us break forth in one long cry
whose formidable echo shall Cause to
shake the throne of that unshirted
robber who has submerged in mire
the national liberty with all its glory
and grandeur "Unshirted robber"
is good, we suppose he means
it metaphorically not literally,
that is to say that
Diaz has stripped to the waist to rob
the people.
The goal of this revolutionary hero
is not for liberty, but merely to die for
liberty. He says: "Let us go forward
to die for liberty" Immortal glory
for those who know how to die for
her." Whether "her" means Mexico
or liberty is a little mixed. He cries
out in his agony fer his people to join
him, "and let us lash with our chains
the forehead of Porforio Diaz." He
closes with an invitation to his COM
patriots to the tomb: "Mexicans for.
ward. The tomb of felicity awaits
us.n
Article of the pronunciamento de-
clares that "Sir CATERING Cara is
recognized as supreme chief, who by
reason of the untiring persecution! of
the government will not appear for
while in front of the revolution" But
it is inferred from the next article
Cara will take his place at the front,
for the article tells us what the "su-
preme chief" will do when the
revolutionists "take possession OF the
capital"
One would conclude that there
was more wind and buster in revo-
luton in which the chief could not at
once take his place in the front rank
of the patriot army. 1t must be re-
garded as an unsafe place for Cara
else Cara and not Benavides would
play the role of grand bugleman.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22

great misfortune to the state of Texas
to be divided into two or four states.
There is no state in the union where
all sections are so identical in interest
as that of Texas. In the progress OF
its growth causes of jealousy may tenn
porarily arise, but that strong senti-
ment of an undivided TIE xas Will
always outlast and overwhelm such
temporary causes. Texas one and in
divisable Is the broadcast and strongest
sentiment in the state. "Esto per-
petua.n
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22

vice given him from similar sources.
Major Sayers is a Democrat and a
true Southron. He was a gallant
Confederate soldier, going out mere
youth 10 bare his breast to
the steel of those whom he believed
to be his country's enemies.
1t was in that service where he first
conceived a knowledge of the true
manhood of Barney" Zimpelman. 1t
was there he saw him march all day
through rain and mud and lie down
on the ground supperless to sleep,
with never a word of complaint; he
saw him stand unflinchingly in line of
battle while comrades fell about him
like autumn leaves; he saw him ever
foremost in bloody charges, unto the
mouths of the enemy's guns belching
forth their blasts of deadly flame; his
sturdy form always to the front Oh tue
enemy's breastworks where his ring
ing "come on, boys" braced up many
a faltering soldier. such scenes form
ed Major Sayers' earliest estimates of
George ZimpelMan's character and
prepared him to properly weigh The
POSTS advice.
But in service to the Democratic
party Col. Zimpelman stands pre.emi-
nent. Passing over the days of recon-
struction, when few men with cool
heads and nerves of steel prevented
many scenes of bloodshed, we find
him in 1874 in the center of Congress
avenue commanding the captain of
company of state militia to dis0bey
the order of an usurping governor and
to follow him as sheriff to the capitol
building and turn their guns against
their pretended commander-ln-chief.
The Democratic party by an over
whelming vote had said that Coke
should be governor, but a corrupt,
carpethag supreme court sought by
an unwarranted decision to thwart
the will of the people. There was but
one thing to be dOne-take forcible
possession of the state government.
Then was the time Texas Democracy
cried aloud for leaders with courage
and judgment. George Zimpelman
was first to respond and his initial act
was one that might have cost him his
liberty, perhaps his life, had the mis-
creants secured the support. of the fed.
eral government and overpowered us.
But thanks to few such cool heads
and firm hearts as his, bloodshed was
averted, Democracy triumphed and
peace spread her wings over glorious
Texas.
Ever to the front in battling for his
country and his party, with naught
but praise from those brave men who
barred their breasts to the enemy with
him, there are in these latter days,
when time has frosted the head of the
old soldier, men nall enough to eject
their slime at him because forsooth he
seeks an office coveted by others.
But they will find that Major Sayers,
the Democrat, soldier and patriot, will
never forget true Democrat who has
spent his life fighting for good govern
ment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22
THE ANTI OPTION BILL,

The advance in cotton in an.icipa-
tfon of short crop and the demands
OF the spipners next year, by means OF
which advance the planters have sold
their cotton at $60,0C0,0O0 more than
they got last year, is clear demon
stration of the advantage the planters
derive by the option buyers and spec
ulators in futures. The advance would
have taken place even without their
Intervention, but it would not have
taken place until the cotton was out
of the hands of the planters. The
confidence that the spectators
had in short crop and
the demand of the spiA-
ners next year induced them
to sell futures, which has resulted in
putting into the pockets of the plant
ers an addition of $40 on each bale.
If the anti-option bill passes, the
planters, under the same condition,
hereafter would lose the $6O,OOO, 600
advance or be compelled to keep their
cotton for nearly year waiting for
the demand and the consequent rise
in price. This is the reason that The
STATESMAN has opposed the anti
option bill. We want to see the
planter have all the advantages in a
rise in price, and speculation in fu
lures by the New York brokers as
sures them that advantage. Be-
sides this. the Hatch anticipation
bill is impracticable aud interteres
with trade, when every tendency OF
he country is in favor of breaking
down all restrictions to trade and
making it as free as possible. AS it is
any one can buy and sell futures, but
the bill provides that dealers in
options and futures shall be compelled
to pay high license to deal in them
These New York spectators won d
not be hindered by this high license,
for they can we'll afford to pay it, but
individuals who had the sagacity to
gauge the crop and anticipate the rise
would be prohibited by the bill from
dealing in futures.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22
LIVE STOCK.
CHICAGO.


Cattle - Receipts, $500; shipments, $500
Market steady: best steers 4.50@600; others
S.5O@4,50; 1t mkers 250@a65; Gamers l4O@22o
cows 25093.4O.
Hogs Receipts 80, 900 shipments:.J COO. Market
DO o. lower; packing and mix d. 62596' sg
prime, heavy. and butchers weights, 65OS6eS
light 6.40o0645
sheep-Receipts 5000, shipments 500 Mar
ket steady to strong. Natives, 3.55@5.25; prime
westerns 479@4.75; Mexican yearlings GU
lambs 350@640
KANSAS CITY.
Cattle-Receipts, $500: shipments: 1000. Market
act We and strong. generally iOgloSS
higher. Representative sales: Dress eo.
bee and shipping steers, SlUggo "
cows 140@400; stockers and feeders, 2SO@s 4o
Hogs-Receipts, 1000; shipments, 100. MAI
ket active 59l0c higher, All grades 45O@6oZH'
bulk. 6 2j@6a0.
sheep-Receipts, $500; shipments, none. Mar
ket steady; lambs, 5.00
ST. LOUIS.
Cattle-Receipts, $50 shipments. 700. Market
slow for natives at 100000; for falr 70 w
steers and 10c b ger for rage steers, 2209o'lo
! range cows l.309240
Hogs = Receipts $500; shipments, 1000. MAI isla
ket higher Heavy, 6.S0@6.7h: packing 6loV
6 co. light, 6 2Od650. ,,,.ot
Sheep-Receipts, 500 shipments, ZOO Markes
firm Fair to good natives 800 945O; best nu'
tons, 5.00@5.50.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO.
There was o tremendOu, selling of corn To-
day. Offerings came in mainly from the larger
commission houses and varties having country
constituents. The m ,rket opened active. nm.
settled, weak, &c under final quotations yes.
terday. Receipts overrunning estimateA
LEADING FUTURES
Closed as follows.
May. 76hc. ''"''
Corn-December. Ale; January, Axe; MAY,
46tc -''
34l4c '' ~"''
Ness pork per barrel, January, 15.52ls; May,
1896.
Lard, per 100 lbs, January. 11.O7X; Nav, e77x
Short rbs-JanuarY, Sl21 May, &22H.
No. snr!ug wheat s9I@7Oc No. 8 spring
wheat 60967c.
No. 2 corn 411tc,
No. oats, zS%@%c: No 2 white 34X@s5K
on track No. white, 3103lhc.
Mess Pork-PeI Darrel. l462K,
Lard--Per 100 Tbs, 1LO7h
Short ribs-Sides Qoose), 805@8 TO-
Dry sailed shoplders-Boxed. ls71@SOo
Short clear sides. boxed 8759SSO
ST. LOUIS.
Flour-Dull and unchanged.
Wheat-Wentpp .@h early but soon declin-
cember, 6514c; January, 66h@66% February,
Ga; May. 72A: July, 72I.
.orn-Fell oil fir IN start and finished x@X
teo@ yesterday. Cash. 36hc December, S6Ssci
January. atsc; February, 37%@37Nc.
OatS-DulL. Cash, 32;j May lower, 341933x
C0ru meal-Quiet l80.
WEisky-Steady, LEO
Bugging and cotton ties unchanged.
POrk-Easy, 1922.
Lard-Nominal, 972H.
Dry sal shoulders lower, loose shoulders 1866
longs ard ibis 49, sh ,rts S.45; strips Z75 boxed
Its l5c more; bacon shoulders 500; longs and
ribs $50; shorts 9.i5; strips S.I2h, sugar cured
hams 1l.509125J. ..-.--.--...
an 100. NEW YORK. .~ I'd -. :. = 10
Wheat-Spots dull, easier, closing steady
No red Is, store and elevat n; options closing
steady with trading moderate, chiefly local. No.
red, December, 7l12 January, 75H March Tx;
May 79A. =.
Corn-5pots quiet weaker No. 2, 49H@h
elepator; options declined H@1c closing steady
Coffee-Options opened steady 10 points
up TO Is points down osed steady 10 up to
70 down SAFES, 1000 bags incluuing Decemb-
er, Ii 10; January, 1915; March, l535@l5.65;
May, l5.,5G15 10 September, l5000l5.1O.
Sugar-Raw, firm, quiet. Sales Q, 600 bags,
centrifugals, 96 test att 81 Refined, dull ana
steany.
Molasses-New Orleans, steady, quiet.
KANSAS CITY.
Wheat-Dull, lower. No. 2 hard IS; 2 red
65@671.
Corn-Weak;h @lc lower; No.2 mixed.32X@SS
No white 331s@34.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22
TILE CHRISTMAS ENTERPRISE.

III IuusU Ue BIdiiiyinS w ohJ SA'
of Austin to notice with what unan-
unity and eagerness the ladies have
Joined in and agreed to contribute IN
means and services to The STATES
MANS scheme to provide every poor
child in Austin with happy Christ
mas.
Our ladies like society, they like
handsome homes, fine furniture, fine
brio a-brac, aud all the accom-
paniments of refinement and
wealth, but when any appeal is
made to their sympathies on
behalf of the unfortunate and the poor
it always strikes responsive chord and
prompted by their higher qualities OF
heart they engage in a practical effort
that results in success.
THE STATESMAN counted on this
when it made the proposition aAd the
zeal and unanimity with which it has
been met must be source OF pride
and felicitation to every citizen of
Austin. We feel proud that we
live in such city and that
all of our business and social relations
of life are with such people. They
may be little slow and conservative
about some things but when they
know that any human being is in sick
ness, sorrow or want the large heart OF
Austin is moved, not to mere expires
sions of sympathy, but to practical IL
lustratlons that their sympathy means
something. There is a great deal of
wealth in Austin but it is not gener-
ally selfish wealth, its possessors de-
light to share it with the needy and
unfortunate.
1t lis very gratifying to know, too,
that persons of moderate means to
whom giving means a personal sacri-
flee, are determined not to be left out
of this noble undertaking. The widow
with her mite has been quite as re-
sponsive in proportion to her ability
as the banker with his thousands.
All classes, we understand, are determ'
ined to share in the happiness of max
ing Others happy.
After all that is the most genu-
inc kind of happiness. We are
constituted so that we feel that lit is
better TO give than to receive for ex-
perience teaches the generous and
humane that the most grateful happi
ness is derived from a free exercise of
nerosity.
The good work in this present cause
was just begun the first part of last
week. The ladies organized on Satur-
day and their different committees
will be busy this week. Those who
have not yet contributed will be
afforded that privilege this week.
Rather let the gifts be abundant to
OVERLOOKING than skimp and short.
Let the poor feel that those who are
able to give, give cheerfully and
heartily and regard it as a privilege
rather than tax upon them, and es
pecially let there be enough so that on
, hat Christmas day there will be no
distinction between the rich and the
poor. Let the poor, at least for once
in their lives, have as much as parents
and friends provide for the children of
those in good circumstances, and joy
will be as great in the homes of the
poor as in the mansions of the rich.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22
IRREGULARITIES OF TAXATION.

Mr.. John Thornton, the regular
Austin correspondent of the Galveston
News, in commenting upon the causes
that are tending to u cultivation OF
q division of the state OF Texas, gives
some startling facts that the members
of the twenty-Ghird Legislature would
do we'll to consider. He draws u
striking contrast bel ween the amounts
paid into the state treasury by the
western and eastern counties, and
shows that these latter counties draw
from the treasury for school purposes
and to pay fees and costs for
criminal prosecutions amounts largely
inexcess of the amount,they contribute.
He also show that the western coun-
ties pay into the treasury amounts
largely in excess of the amounts
drawn out by them for school and
court purposes.
The condition of affairs. he warns
the Legislature, will contribute to the
cultivation of a jealousy between the
two sections Of the state that he
fears may result in a division OF the
state into at least two states according
to the terms Of the admission of Texas
into the Union.
1t Is fair to say that he deprecates
any tendency to division but he gives
facts, that unless corrected, will
likely eventuate in cultivating a
spirit tending to such decision.
He says the account stands in about
this way:
Forty.six eastern counties received
for schools. -. ........ $751;, 491 80
Forty six eastern counties received
for costs, etc.......... .............. 7 ,0S9 80
Total from state. ..............,....$ $685. $50 50
Taxes paid the state. ................ 55O,Uly GO
Net profit ........ .............. $500, 56l %
Forty-six western counties from state
for schools. ........ ....... 80. 1854 261 90
Forty six western counties from state
for costs, etc ........... ............ 5000 "A
Total from state OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 3lO go "A
Taxes paid the state. .......... ..... 5438 ! %
Net loss Observation-Disclosures. ... S235,54O Is
He also says that the east has had
all the advantages in the railroad sys-
tenn Of the state in having the best
lands given TO the roads tor the con-
struction in the east, while the west
has limited railroad advantages and
limited facilities in aiding the con.
struetion of roads with donations of
valuable lands.
All this is true, and yet it ia moth
ing more than that which always &C.
ours in certain sections first settled by
immigrants and ought not to be com-
planned of by the sections settled
later.
The eastern counties are about set
tied up, and every year their taxable
values will increase until they pay
into the treasury more than they re-
ceive for school and court purposes.
AS the western counties build up in
population their school and court fund
that they receive from the state will
grow larger until it equals the
amount of their taxation, and in this
way an equitable adjustment will be
arrived at between the sections.
In the meantime, If there
is danger of cultivation of spirit
of division the legislature ought to do
something to check it. 1t would be a
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22
SUGAR MARKET
GALVESTON.


Plantation agents PRICES in round lots by the
car load for Louisiana sugars:
Market closed strong and steady and un.
changed
Choice white, Axe; Off white Axe, faucy
yellow 4c choice yellow 3s4c: choice sec
ends axe; prime seconds axe.
REFINED SUGARS.
Standard graduated 4.90G; standard ennfect-
toner's A, 4S0c cubes, &c; powdered, Sc;
crushed aud cutloaf, SIC.
Wholesale grOcers quotations la@xc higher.
Grades emitted no. in market.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22
Crushed BY a Falling Sale.

Special to the Statesman.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Dec. w.
Burt Vents, a well known and popu-
lar citizen, was crushed in a terrible
manner today by safe he was NOV.
ing on wagon. He lived but a snor'
time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22
AUSTIN PRICES CURRENT

The following quotations are on basis Of Job
lots unless otherwise specified. On carloads or
rouni lots shade better than quotations can
be obtained.
FLOUR.
Best patent g Is per 100 lbs; half patent,
eco; third grade 81 &c.
BUNDRIEs.
Starch pearl 4Ac; Jumps, Axe Conesn trated
I've, per case, doz, $500. Jugs glazed, 100 per
gal; crooks, glazed, roe per gal Indigo, 75c per
ID. Blueing, 90 per doc. Colemans mus.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22
STEAMBOAT Went Cheap.

New YORK, Dec. 2O.-The cele'
brated trotting stallion Stamooui'
2:07 IL, the property of the Hobart est
tate, San Malta, CAL, was sold a. a.
auction In this city for $4l,Ooo W
Banker d. HI. Hartman.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22
WOOL. MARKET
GALVESTON

GALVESTON.
Observation-Disclosures closed steady and un-
changed.
spring, 10 months clip, fine, 1s@lSlac; medium
l9k 100; fall wool and months. fine, lSt@
l6hc; medium, 16@17c Mexican improved, 1870
13kc: Mexican carpet 11@12Hc.
Sales, 10000 pounds.
Secured wool unchanged
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22
DAILY MOVEMENT AT INTERIOR TOWNS.
OCEAN PREIGHTs.

GALVESTON. Dec. 90 .-Freights from Galveston
TO Liverpool Nd; TO Continent l6d; New
York, 43 cents per 100 pounds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22

me county commissioners will not
meet again until the first week in
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22
COFFEE MARKET.
GALVESTON

GALVESTON
Market closed steady anil unchanged.
Ordinary, 16AG good ordinary, 17%c: fair,
18%c; prime, 19&c: choice, 20He; peaberry
23@23h.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22
II II. CALDWELL. Attorney-at. Law, loin
Os East Seventh street. Austin Tex

WANTED-A lady agent in every t9 ,"d,s ~
w Texas to sell an artic of merit 10 Iaoi NJ
Good position and good pay for little WORE ~
dress G. T. Fielder Haner, Tex
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22

NEW YORK EXCHANGE
NEW YORK, Dec. 20-Sterling bank, GU uays,
4S5A@485h; commercial, SO days, 4 84F2@ :. ~ -
reichmarks, commercial, 60 days, 95h@91 $40
francs bank, 60 days. 617h; commercial W oas''
5.18X.
NEW ORLEANS EXCHANGE.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec 20.-Sterling commercial
so DAYS, 48i@48iH; francs, commercial, ~ W.
iays 52O@-; New York sight, bank, lVo
premium; commercial so discount
GALVESTON EXCHANGE
GALVESTON. Dec 2O.-Sterling, 60 days, 4eo;
New York sight 800 discount New Orleans,
sight &c discount American silver, -.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22

Fl OW many dollars can you save
by trading with Brush during
1893? He keeps good house
l0l furnishing goods, crockery
etc, and has only one price,
20 there and trade. He is an
ID ADVERTISER and keeps GOOD GOODS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

gECURITIkS
BOSTON, Dec, 2O.-Mexicsn as. rs 10 74e; stocSs'
to 90.
BRITISH CoNsoLs.
LONDON, Dec. 20.
This Day. Yesterday.
Bank rate ................'. o, ~ 1s
silver. o. - Az az
ConsOla Observation-Disclosures. WA " o-AV
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22

Read the Following Complimentary I.
vertiament.
, 1892-06-18
AMENDMENT

to the Draft of Budget for the Municipality
o. St. Croiz for the Financial gear from tho
let April 1892 10 31st March 1893
, 1892-06-18
REMARKS.

served as Il bOIQlcE LOT . years, thereafter lot
other 6 years as night guard in Christiansted,
and since then as police constable at Richmond
Jail.
His condition, physical as we'll rs mental, is
now so reduced that he has received notice to
quit his post by the end of March this year.
Strandberg who has been IN the service Of
the public for "a years, and whose conduct
during that time has been irreproaehable, is
now near on 60 years and without private
means, for which reason it is proposed to grant
him q support as stated above.
/ Qd j. SUPERINTENDENT to the Govern
ment's Amendment, II. Aagaard, instead
Of $240 p. a. carried out....S 10000
2. ad g. a. Hosting the flag ut
Kingshill, to be struck ont.
3. ad 2. f. Newspapers for the
Government and the public
Offices to be reduced from
$3.50 to-. .,........ -. $500
4. Gd 2. i. For planting in
public grounds, $50, to be
struck out.
3. ADJ k. The Upper Guardians,
$3.50, to be struck out.
The total sum of No. 2 to be re-
duced from 81 ,l5l to 1886 and
the final total of the Money
Bill reduced from S2,086.64
.....s.,8 l,99l.64
The amounts and sub amendment to / Divers
Supports were discussed within closed doors.
The Committees sub amendment (Aaagard)
was adopted unanimously with s votes.
The Governments Amendment fell away.
The Governments Amendment STRAND
berg) was adopted unanimously with 8
votes.
The Governor said he was happy to see the
Council acknowleges the principle that what
is based on contracts between Government and
other parties cannot all at once be done away
With. This applies also to the $50, for hoist
ing the Working Signal Flag at Kingshill, when
the present Over-P Policeman was stationed
at Kingshill, he was told that he would get
that amount as an endorsement for doing that
work, and Ii it would not be possible to do away
with it now. AS regards the newspapers, he
could not say that some of the present num-
Der could be done without where for instance
2 are taken, j might suffice; but he could not
accept the large reduction proposed. With