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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02
Bunch Vans,

A good deal of interest is being
taken in new variety of sweet pota.
to called the "bunch," because of the
habit of the vine. A Louisiana cor
respondent of the Farm and Ranch
gives short sketch of its history and
characteristics. He says the
variety originated in Lowndes
county, Miss, u few years
ago. 1t was first discovered in a
field OF yellow yams. 1t is now claim
ed by those who have tested it to
combine all the better qualities of our
best yams, but not 80 large and coarse
1t receives it's name from it's chief
characteristic, the top. Instead of be-
ing long running vine, it grows in
punches that are thick and leafy, the
plant being we'll nigh vineless. The
main stem rarely exceeds growth of
from one to two feet, while the old
vine yam grows from five to ten.
The potatoes grow in clusters or
punches of from five to fifteen, rich
and yellow. Tubers are almost invari-
ably cigar or banana shape smooth
and delicate skin, with yellowish
color. 1t is very sweet when cooked
much sweeter than any other kind,
the sugar eXuding at every pore.
They grow only medium in size, not
very large, but great many to the
vine, Yielding almost double that OF
the old Georgia yam.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02
Crop Estimates.

The annual report of the agricuI.
tural department giving final esti-
mates of the leading farm crops has
just been issued and from it we learn
the corn crop of 1892 is estimated at
1,62S, 4O4, 900 bushels, grown on 70, $685..
650 acres, valued on the farm at $642,.
l46,63O' The average yield per acre is
I'll bushels and the average price SO. 8
cents per bushel.
The crop of Corn is short, exceeded
in quantity seven times in the last ten
years, but slightly larger than in 1883,
1887 and 1890. The area is consider
ably reduced, the reduction being
heaviesG in the great corn producing
region, though offset in part by in
crease in the Atlantic states, and
throughout the entire cotton belt.
Texas is credited with making 49,
642 600 on 3,441, 211 acres and worth
$33, 13e, 1862.
The wheat crop is slightly above an
average one in yield per acre, and in
volume was only exceeded in 1891,
though the crops OF 1880 and
1889 nearly equal ed it. The
yield per acre is 1874 bushels and the
value 62.4 cents.
The estimated crop of oats is 661,-
035,000 bushels, an average of PA
bushels per acre and worth BIZ cents
per bushel. The increase of oats pro-
duction during the past decade has
been striking feature in American
agriculture.
The following figures are the aver
age prices in Texas: Corn, As cents;
wheat, rs cents; rye, 70 cents; oats, 38
cents; barley 65 cents; Irish potatoes,
SIS cents; hay, 1856; cotton, S
cents. These figures represent the
prices paid to producers for their own
crops on the farm or in the nearest
local market. No estimate is given of
the amount of the cotton crop, as
final returns are not made before Feb
ruary /. The estimates published by
independent statisticians vary from
100000 to 100000, the figures de-
pending upon the bullish or bearish
tendencies of those doing the figur-
ing. Middling is now quoted at a
trifie less than it WAS two months
ago; but as little of the staple is in the
hands of the producer a rise mty soon
be looked for.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02
How to Treat Soil for Crops,

An Iowa farmer writing for the bene-
fit of his friends in the Northwest as
to the best way to prepare the soil for
crops, gives advice that is equally
serviceable to the Texas black land
farmer. He says:
The first requisite is blowing, and it
is the most important part of the work
in the preparation of the soil. Deep
blowing with narrow burrows to break
up the ground SO that the top and bot
tom soils may be well mixed together
and the soil made fine rs deep down as
possible-that is good blowing, and in
soil 30 plowed the roots of plants
may find ready access to moisture and
plant food, and may be able to reach
down deeply into the soil and sub
soil.
The second step is narrowing. By
all means this work should be done
with an implement that will 20 deep,
and make the soil fine deep down as
well as on the surface. The finer the
soil the better for the crop, for the
roots of plants cannot prosper if they
have to force their way through clods
and hard masses of soil. 1t would pay
to use the subsoil pillow to loosen up
the subsoil to desirable depth, and, in
fact, it must and will come to this
when farmers see that it is to their ad
vantage to cultivate thoroughly one
half the area now in cultivation. A
mellow condition of the subsoil in
vites the roots of plants to go below
the drying influence of the sun and
| air
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02
GEoRGETO wN GLEANINGs.
Barker Convicted Of Robbery-0ther Court
Business-school Matters-sickness
Special to The Statesman.


Special to The Statesman.
GEORGETOWN, Tex, Jan. 20.-ln
the Barker robbery case concluded
yesterday in the district court, the
Jury found defendant Rufus Barker
guilty, and fixed his punishment at
two years in the penitentiary. De-
fendant's counsel are preparing an
application for a new trial.
Judge Morris and District Attorney
Burleson returned to Austin yester-
day evening, and court is taking, a
vacation today. On Monday the
Armstrong. Olive case will be called
again.
Several civil cases have been dock E.
eted for next week, but the criminal
business claims right-of.way. ~
The public school now numbers 4Oo
pupils, and more room will be a ne
cessity Ways and means for new
public school building are being dis
cussed.
The college boys have organized a
foot ball team and are taking ad van
tage of the bright weather to enjoy
the sport. -
Several cases of pneumonia in town
are reported by physicians.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02
THE STATE OLE TEXAS

In the District court Twenty sixth judicial
districl OF Texas. MAJ CHI term, D., 1898.
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Travis county
You are here by commanded, that by making
put LEGATION of this citation in some newspaper
publii he'd In the county of Travis, II there be q
newspaper published in snid county, (but If not,
then in The nearest county where newspaper
Is publ shed) once in each week for eight sue
cessive weeks previous TO the return day here
Of you summon the unknown heirs of Henry
Felteen, decea' ed whose residence Is unknown,
to be and appear before the District court
Twenty sixth judicial district, to be holden in
and for the county of Travis, at the court house
thereof, in the CITY of Austin, ON the first Mon
day in March 1893 (being the 9Th day of said
month"; File number being 1886, then and
II ere to answer the petition of James d. Robert
son, r. NJ Thomson and John X. Donnan, filed
In said court, on the 9th day of December, A.
ID 1897 against the said unknown heirs of
Henry Felteen, deceased, and alleging In sub;
stance as follows, to VII That plaintiffs are
the owners of and law ully seized and posses
sed of the following des ribed real es ate situat
ed in Austin, Travis county, Texas, towit:
Lot No. In block No. Ga, OF the width Of SO feet
on East or Sixth street running back 1913
feet TO an alley. That plaintiff and those
under whom they claim have good aud per
feet right ana title thereto, hnd have held
pc session of said property for pc l. of more
then 40 years next before the filing of this suit
That laid lot or parcel of land was patanted by
the State TO Henry Felteen assignee of VIM. w.
Thomson the legal effect of which patent would
be to vest the title 10 said property in the UNI
known heirs of said Henry Felleen deceased
which casts cloud upon plaintiffs Title to re-
move which they bring this suit and pray that
such apparent title be Invested out of said heirs
and vested In plaintiff
Herein fail not but have you then and there
before said court this writ, with your return
thereon, showing how you have executed the
same.
Witness, Jas. P. Hart clerk of the District
court of Travis county, Given under my hand
with seal of said court in Austin, this the
LIS. 9th day Of December A d 1892.
JAS. 4. HART, Clerk District court, Travis
County Texas
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02
A Corner Operator.

About fifteen months ago a certain
Wall Street Operator undertook to
"cornern the corn market of this coun-
try, to set at naught all laws Oh legl-
innate trade, all moral principles and
to force to an unnatural and OPP
pressive figure the price OF
an important food product.
He not only failed, but the firm OF
which he was the chief member was
forced to the wall with obligations OF
nearly ST. 100000 beyond their re-
sources. His creditors were mostly
men of the same stamp as himFelf and
magnanimously compromised, and al.
lowed him to resume the business OF
again plucking the dear public.
Now. the daily press announces
with great flourish of trumpets, thas
b /, has paid every dollar he owed, ana
that to do 80, she has earned IN wal
street within a year about Sl, ooo'ooo.
Stuff and nonsense! NO man ever
learned" that amount OF money there
in one year, or 100 years. AS wei
say that the stealthy burglar Woo,
prowIs at midnight in search OF
wealth of which to despoil his nelgh,,
Dor, or the dashing stage robber OF
the plains, earns the booty of when
he despoils his victims, as to say that
these leeches who add not one penny
to the wealth of the country, but who
thrive and fatten upon their IL
gotten gains, and draw the
very life blood from thousands
of honest toilers, earn the wealth they
.
And yet the plutocratic representa-
tives in the highest legislative branch
of our government have been hesitat'
ing for months over passing a bill to
curtail this nefarious business. How
much longer will the people submit
to this sort of representation, that
doesn't represent?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02
STATE OF ILLINOIS. q


In the county court, in probate sitting, to the
March term, A. D.. 1893
Notice is hereby given to Thomas r House,
William H. Dry, Charity L. Bittle, vii lam
Goodwin, Cathrne West, Eliza A. Swallows,
Sarah e. Pryor, Mary ]. Clark, Lear Ellen
neville, Mahala Wood Msrtha J. Robinson
Edmond Bridges, Daniel NJ Bridges. George w.
Bridge, Jefferson Bridges, Mary l.. Smith
Emmeline Dever, Howard Bridges, Goldie
Bridges and Harry Bridges, John Dry, Sarah E
Dry, Sirena Gilbert Jackson A. Dry, or his un-
known heirs If dead Elizabeth jerks, or her I'M
inown heirs II dead, and Soph fonia Dry or her
unknown heirs If dead. and TO all others inter-
ested- that the undersigned, administrators Of
the estate % Sarah Thornsberry. deceased, filed
In the said probate court, to the
December t, rm, A. D., 1892, their petition asking
for an order for final distribution of the moneys
of said estate among The heirs of said Sarah
Thornsberry, which said petition was continued
at the January term, A. D.. 189 of said court
with an order for notice by publication 10 said
heirs, and that sad petition will be heard on
the first Monday in the month of March, A. D.,
1893, at the term of probate court then to be
held at the court house at Pickneyville, in and
for the. said county of Perry, or as toon there
after as ounsel can be heard, and an order
sought directing the undersigned to pay out the
moneys In their hands as such administrators,
and for final settlement ofsaid estate when and
where you are otfie to be present and make
such such objection as TO you may seem meet
Based this January 4. A. D.. 1898.
r. n. Day,
Administrators Of Sarah Thornsberry.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02
COTTON CIRCULAR.
McElroy & Gilbert on the Condition OF
the Market.


the Market.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 29.-McElroy
& Gilbert say:
Futures-rhe conviction seems to
grow that within the next week the
much talked of Lancashire strike will
have come to an end. Whether as the
result of surrender by the operatives
or some compromise remains un-
certain. There are signs, however, of
weakening on the part of the strikers,
and should they finally accept the
masters terms, viz, reduction of 5
per cent in wages, the latter would be
in much more favorable position than
at present, and the market would be-
correspondingly benefited. The gen.
eral belief is that settlement would
be followed by liberal buying by spin
ners, at least for while
and if the Hatch bill
should at the same time be out of the
way the renewed demand would
bring in fresh speculative buying
fAom the South based upon the ex-
ceedingly short movement. In our
oPlhloh oho eApoCtoU spurU VIII 10
ouly temporary because the immense
stocks which are piled up everywhere
furnish the world supply for it's
needs equal to crop far greater than
the yield which now seems in pros
pect. Where figures are obtainable
for interior stocks they indicate that
a great deal of cotton is being
held for a rise in price.
Should, therefore, an advance
take place, as now seems prob
able it would oe advisable in our
opinion for holders to let 20 their
stocks whenever they can find good
demand. The problem of price APP
pears now to depend less upon the size
of the crop than upon the supply for
consumption purposes and the condi-
ton of trade.
All markets have been quiet today
Liverpool closed 1,64 higher on futures
with spots unchanged and sales of
5000 bales. New York closed2 higher
and our market about same as yester-
day. Spots were quiet but steady.
Sales by factors 1900, to arrive 800
Port receipts today will be about 10,
600 bales against $4,000 last year. For
Monday New Orleans expects 5000
against 64O0 last year, and 24,500 at
all ports.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02
The Captive Revolutionists.

Special to the statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 28.-United
States Commissioner Price of this city
today issued extradition warrants for
Creilce Echavarria and Francisco
Benavides, the Mexican revolution
lists who are now in the Rio Grande
City prison ON the charge of murder,
robbery and kidnapping. Word has
been wired to the officials at that
place and the prisoners will be
brought here Tuesday and tried be-
fore the commissioner. Powdercio
Gonzales, who is in prison here on the
same charge, will also be tried with
the others.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02
American Line of Ocean Steamers.

New YORK, Jan. 28.-With the in
suguration of the new American line
of service bet New York and
Southampton in February the steam,
ships New York and City OF Paris Will
be transferred to the American flag In
accordance with an act of congress
and the old trade name of the Inman
Line will be dropped for this express
service and the words "City or will
also be dropped from the names OF
the steamship and thereafter they
will be known as the New York,
Paris and Chester. The American
Line has adopted as it's house flag. an
American Eagle in blue on q white
flag,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02
Notice Of Intention to Apply For the Pass
Of Special Law.
AUSTIN, Tex. Jan. 20. 1893.

AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. 20. 1893.
To all Whom it May Concern:
The undersigned will apply to the
legislature now in session, for the pas
sage of a special law giving authority
to the board of trustees of Austin city
ublic school to sell the block in West
Austin known on the map of Austin
city as the Academy block" situ'
ated north of West Austin public
school, and devote proceeds of sale to
purchase of building sites for public
school houses in other parts of the
city, or for building public school
houses in Austin city according to the
discretion of said board OF Trustees.
JOHN MCDONALD,
Mayor of Austin.
JAMES w. SMITH,
President of Board of School Trustees,
Austin, City.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02
Pneumonia, =

At no time in the history of the
country has pneumonia been &c prev
alent as during the winter months of
the last two years. In times past a
common cold was not considered at
all eerious, but Of late years the great
tendency of colds to result in pneu-
monia has made people apprehensive.
The trouble is that colds are not al
ways. properly treated. No prepara-
tion containing opium, wild cherry or
chloroform should be used, as they
have tendency to dry up a cold,
whereas it should be loosened and the
lungs relieved. 1t has been observed
that when Chamberlain Cough REM
edy is used the cold never results in
pneumonia. The reason Is that this
remedy stimulates the mucous mem.
brane which lines the throat and
lungs, to a healthy action, causes a
free expectoration, throwing off the
poisonous matter, and counteracts any
tendency toward pneumonia. For
sale by J. J. Tobin, druggist.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02

Shiloh's Vitalizer is what you need
for constipation, loss of appetite, dir.
illness and al syn ptoms of dyspepsia
Price Zoe and 75c per bottle. AT Corn
we'll & Chiles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02
FARM NOTES.

Edited by John c. Edgar, Duval, to whom all
S onmlnlcatlons for this column should be adj
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02

Pond 'smentExtrac.for both and animals In
ell swellings Of he Joints whether arising from
disease or accident 1t alleviates the agony.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02

Sleepless nights made miserable by
that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure Is
the remedy for you. At Cornwel q
Chiles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02

Q PER CENT-Money to loan on real estate
. in any amount Address ]. N. Thornton.
Box GIG, Austin, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02

No charters were filed yesterday,
but permission to do business in Texas
was granted to the Pettes County In
vestment company of Missouri; capt.
tai stock $1,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02

Sure Dog Medicine.
Farmer Miles who has q universal
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02
DEPARTMENT DOINGs.
Record Of Yesterdays Transactions at the
Capitol
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.

Governor Hogg yesterday signed
the bill appropriating $500 for the
purpose of paying the mileage and pei
diem of the presidential electors.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-02

The University of Arkansas, o
which DIR. F. w. Simonds, now pro
lessor of geology at the Texas Uni
Versity, was formerly a professor, hal
conferred upon him the honorary titlt
of Doctor of Sciences.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-25

Higgins Bros.
Dealers I'm fne LiouoR
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-25
AT THE SEASHORE.
This Vicinity is Well Represented down
the River"

This Vicinity IL Well Represented "Down
the River"
Pawtucket and Central Falls are well re-
presented down the river among the
campers who frequently unite upon hav-
ing general good time In a private way
which is pleasant to all.
Among those who are enjoying them
selves along the shore are the following:
Miss Nellie Cheeham has purchased a
neat cottage near Camp White ana has
her parents located there.
James Burns Is at his cottage near the
Olive and Mrs. Burns's health Ii improv-
Ing.
Joseph f. Fales and family are there,
and also Chief Engineer Patt's family Of
Central Falls.
Abel Loyell and family are the first on
the list In their two year old cottage.
George w. Cummings and family of
Central Falls enjoy life in their trim little
home.
Charles Tillinghast and family are at
the Utopia.
L. w. Thurber and family are pleasant
ly located.
Mrs. Sarah Durfee and family are at
their seaside home enjoying themselves.
Wednesday Mrs. Durfee Will entertain the
Kings Daughters of the Broad street
Baptist Church OF Central Falls.
George Webb and family are ensconsed
In their pretty villa.
George Sweet and family and the fam
fly OF Elmer Lent are at the Lincoln cot
tage. Mr.. Sweets new so foot steam
launch has arrived.
p. Kagan, formerly OF Pawtucket served
green corn to his visitors at the bake Sun
day.
Jerry Fournier has added a new dining
room and Summer house to his hotel,
45x32 feet. His bakes are literally patron
lied.
John Perry and family are at the "Per-
rywinkle" house,
Prof. Vance's orchestra Is located at
the Camp White dance hall, where excel
lent music is furnished.
Peter Dawson is located at Riverside.
Joseph Means was out foraging Sunday
morning on broncho. Joe Is enjoying
himself.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-25
LONSDAlE.

The death of James Il. Ryan by drown
ing in New York bay on Sunday after
noon, mention of which was made In the
TRIBUNE yesterday, was the principal
topic of conversation here last night.
The entire community sympatbizes with
Mr.. Ryan's family In their great sorrow.
The fatal accident Is the more distressing
from the fact that there is little likelihood
Of ever finding the body of the unfor-
tunate young man.
The TRIBUNE learns from special ad-
vices that MIR. Ryan, who was practicing
attorney In the office of Morgan a. Ives,
New York city, was stopping temporarily
at Sheridan's Hotel, Garretson, Staten
Island, and went with six friends In
sailboat for an outing on the bay. In
some manner the boat was capsized and
the entire party was thrown into the
water. All were rescued except Mr..
Ryan.
William Ryan, a brother of the young
man, and Alexander Morrison OF Paw
tucket, a brother in law, left last night
for New York and they will take all meas
ures possible to recover the body;
James +. Ryan was about "a years old
and had been away from this village
about four years. He was well known by
almost everybody and the news OF his un-
timely death greatly shocked the commu.
nifty.
A gang of men under the direction Of
Roadmaster John Corrigan are raising
and relaying portion of the electric rail
way on Arnold street, Prospect Hill.
The cars Of the Pawtucket Street Rail-
way Company are once more running over
John street bridge and to the end of the
line. For this the public, which has
learned to fully appreciate small favors, is
truly thankful.
John V. Morrison Of Detroit, Mich, a
recent graduate of Ann Arbor University,
is enjoying a brief visit to friends in
Moshassuck.
William Il. Arnold, who broke his leg
Saturday, is getting along nicely.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-25

reckless manner, endangering the lives
of people. Officer Walsh captured them
andIthey were locked up for drunkenness.
In the District Court this morning each
was fined q and costs.
Fell From Ladder.
James Klab, a German, slipped of a
ladder while at work on a new house in
the rear of Dexter street this forenoon.
In landing he struck a sharp saw, cutting
a severe cash In his right leg. Several
stitches were taken and he was removed
to his home In Pawtucket.
Housekeepers vexed.
Several housekeepers who reside on
Cross, Central and Mary streets were more
than vexed this forenoon, when they be-
gan to prepare dinner and found that the
water had been shut of. Some of the
dinners were spoiled. The least that the
formed the women that repairs necessi-
tated shutting off the water.
Interesting Items.
Ballou Post, No. 8, q. A. r., will meet
this evening.
The Volunteer will be given trial We'd
nesday evening.
j. Everett Andrew and wife have arrived
from the Worlds Fair.
The "Bowery" presents an exceedingly
improved appearance.
There is considerable sickness reported
by the physicians among children.
Newsdealer Ullrich and wife spent SUM-
day at the jerks mansion at Nystt.
Frank Barton and wife OF Baltimore
have returned home after an extended Wis
1t to relatives.
In the District Court man was fined 50
and costs for allowing his COW to trespass
on another's property.
Many people from here will participate
I'm the annual excursion OF the j. & p.
Coats Company Saturday next.
The second moonlight excursion to the
bombardment OF Fort Sumpter at Rocky
Point occurs tomorrow evening on the
Pawtucket steamer.
The French people Of this village are
making great preparations to receive the
Hon. M. Mercier at the st. Jean Baptist
hall tomorrow evening.
The general committee OF the French
people for the reception OF ex-Premier
Mercier Will complete arrangements at the
st. Jean hall this evening.