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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23
Southern Hope Cotton -.

| have numerous inquiries about
this popular long staple cotton from
farmers contemplating its planting. l
am asked whether it Is large or
small boiled variety, long limbed or
cluster, storm proof or easily blown
out, hard or easy to pick, its yield al
gin, ability to stand dry weather and
whether | would recommend it in
pre- erence to our old long-tested M or
ANA Schiller varieties.
Will reply az briefly and clearly as
possible. southern Hope is u long
limbed cotton, bUlls OF medium size,
easy TO pick and as near storm proof
rs any variety | have tested. | can.
not say how it compares with other
sorts IN the matter of standing dry
Gather as the crop | raised last ear
had all the moisture it needed
LIS yield of lint TO seed is less than
many others, and is its only draw back
so far as | nave tested il. But while
the percentage of lint is less than in
Peterkin ana some other short staple
varieties, the yield Of seed cotton per
acre will, think, exceed any grown
in this section. 80 that what it lacks
IN lint percentage is more than made
up in gross yield. Had my crop not
been eaten out by worms in
August feel sure it would have given
me more than II bale to the acr when
the cid kinds on the same land and
not troubled by worms gave only malt
u bale per acre.
1 will not take he responsibility of
advising the planting OF Southern
Hope to the exclusion OF Old aud well
proven varieties like the Mayer, but
think farmers should give 1t trial
aud Judge its value by their own ex.
psrience
she cotton was brought to the no
tice of planters a year ur two ago 10y
Mr. II J. McGehee Of PInckneyvilIe,
Miss, who in reply to an inquiry
writes: IL am the original intrOducer
OF Southern Hope cotton seed to the
public, though not its originator. The
credit of its orignation belongs to Col.
f ROuhien OF COushally, La, and
dates to ante-bellum days. Colonel
Reuben died in 1886. | am sure you
will fluid it the best money cotton you
have found. Ii makes here rs much
lint per acre AS any cotton aud &ver-
ages the season through from three IT
four Ia thirly.0ne pounds of Int per
100 pounds seed cotton. Ii is very
vigorous growing cotton and should
have more space, considerable more
than ordinary cotton on best lands"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23
A VETERAN SOLDIER,
BROKEN IN HEALTH, ALTHOUGH IN
THE PRIME OF LIFE.
Chronic Catarrh the Cause-His Cure, and
How it Happened.
SELMA, Iowa.

SELMA, Iowa.
DR.. s. B Hartman-Dear Slr: L
have been afflicted with catarrh OF the
head, use and throat Tor twelve
years A slight change in the weather
would give me fre9h cola,
producing abundant discharges
from my eyes and nose, also con-
tinual sneeZing. 1 had ulcers at the
root OF my tongue and III my throat.
[ tried eVeral catarlh remedies, with
ONLY temporary relief began taking
Pe-ru-na as directed on the bottle, and
commenced to improve at once, ana
continued to improve as continued
to use the Pc ru ma. am broken
down veteran soldier, titty-seven
years old, and / heartily recommend
Pe.ru.na to all catarrh sufferers.
ANDREW WALKER.
If there is any disease which the
medical profession unanimously agree
is difficult to cure that disease Is
chronic catarrh. But that catarrh, IN
its worst form is curaHle by taking Pc
rn.na every one living in the vicinity
OF Salemn, Iowa, is now convinced
The veteran soldier, andrew Walker,
" no had been troubled with catarrh
for twelve years, was too well
known to have his cure remain Sc
cret. Having served his country faith
fully as one of its defenders, he Ie'
tn ned to his home broken down in
health, justly entitled to the respect
and sympathy of every one in the com
muuity. At last chronic catarrb, with
all OF its attendant misery was added
to his sufferings. He tried in vain for
twelve years TO get rid oft. Finally,
hearing of Pe.ru-na, he began its use,
was promptly relieved, aud finally
cured permanently. His cure has Gre
ated so much comment and in
terest that he receives a great many
letters inquIring into the particulars,
all of h,ch are cheerfully answered.
Any one desiring further particulars
of this remarkable cure should write
him, inclosing stamp, and prompt
answer may be expected.
Every one should send for a free
copy of treatise on catarrh, coughs,
colds and consumption, by the Peru
ma Manufacturing company of Column
bus, o. Sent free during February
and March.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

ket it on foot via hogs. Another
might prefer oats or barley, another
potatoes, and so on. Every farmer
must decide the matter for himself
after taking all his surroundings into
consideration.
For myself | have concluded to put
my saved acres into hay, and as | am
Father too far from market to haul 1t
Ia bulk propose baling it. L expect
to get good article in hay from sOr-
gnum sOwn at the rate of about 8 to
IL bushels to the acre ant cut at
the right time. | am also going to
compare the value of cotton and corn
with hay from "bpttom" grass, which
grows spontaneously all over my
farm, and is the chief cause of expense
in growing cotton.
1t seems an act of foolishness to
spend time, labor and money killing
Ou6 grass that is possibly of more
value on the market than the cotton
That Is how it looks to me, and l
mean to try an es apartment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23
MARBLE FALLS.
1t is On a Sure and Permanent Growth to
Greatness.
orally.
MARBLE FALLS, Feb. 20, 1893.

MARBLE FALLS, Feb. 20, 1888.
Editor States man.
The building of the tlume to harness
the water power, at Marble Falls,
seems to have put new life in real es-
tate in our town. Quite number OF
lots have changed hands lately at adj
vanced prices. Major j. A. Ramsdell
has purchased a lot opposite the First
National bank and the price paid
w9s $500 Mr.. ). E Holland paid
$3.50 for lot opposite Mr.. j. j. Field
er's new rock stores. Two resident
lots near Mr. George Christians
changed hands at $500 each. A gen
tleman from Hartford, Conn, was
here u short time ago and invested
$40 900 in lots. He has since sold
$1,000 worth of those lots, and on some
of them cleared az much as 800 per
cent on their cost We have no
boom, only steady gOwth.
The building OF the cJttOn and
wooden factory, and the utilizing
ufuur water power givo5 an assurance
81 continued prosperity. New build
ings are spIinging up in every direc-
tiCn. Around the university you find
new buildings on every street. The
faculty at The college appear to have
given great satisfaction. This is
evidenced by the large attendance at
the present session in all departments
rs we'll as the boarding house. Major
, Iall h,,-, 81
from a trip through the Eastern and
Northeastern states and says all eyes
are on Texas and Marble Falls will
come IN iOr "a large share of attention
in the near iuture. Col. H. +. HOllO-
way has just returned from st. Louis
and New York and says quite mum
Der OF capitalists from both of those
places Will visit Maj BILE Falls in a
short time. MIR. George Taylor, gen.
eral manager of the cotton and wooden
mill will move his family here in
about ten days. The oil mill
and compress will be started soon.
Lampasas is making strong effort to
get the extension of the Austin and
Northwestern railroad from Burnett.
We hope the money will he raised to
secure the extension; that in a short
time we can shake bands with Lam
pssas on this line. Hope our solons
will legisate wisely for Texas at this
session, so that when it closes the dear
| people will raise their voice as one
man ana say, "Well done good and
faithful servauts.n We had unite a
nice visit from some Of our legislators
ashort time ago. Tome again, gentle
men, We are always glad to welcome
he men who are deyoting their lime
and brains in the interest of the
, people. A. +. H.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23
DEPARTMENT DOIEGS.
Record Of Yesterdays Transactions at the
Capitol
SECRETARY OF STATE.

SECRETARY OF STATE.
Chartored-rhe Lone Star Susper-
sion Bridge company, for the purpose
of manufacturing material for wire
suspension bridges, with hesdquar-
tors at Denton; capital stock S25, 600;
directors-L. ). Cherry, ). j. Carroll
and j. w. Jagoe all residents OF DEN
ton.
AGRICULTURAL DEP ARTMENT.
The following call issued by this de-
partment fully explains i,sel':
To the People of reXa,, and Especially Cotton
Planters.
AT the solicitation OF the farmers,
merchants, mem hers OF the legisla.
ture and others, an, Induced 10 call
a state convention rNr the purpose of
taking some action to Influence tarm-
ers OF the state and The South to Plant
less cotton the coming season, also TO
vary their crops.
| will designate Austin rs the place
for the convention Ynd fix the time
on the lOlh OF March. There are am
pie hotel accommodations in Austin,
and q suitable hall will be furnished
aud every attention will be shown the
delegates
Every citizen regardless of Occupa-
ton, trade or profession is interest ted
IN this effort to decrease the cotton
acreage, and permit me to urge upon
everyone To take a hand and encour.
age The largest possible attendance at
the county conventions and see that a
large aud representative delegation is
sent To the state convention in order
that the wishes aud sentiments of the
agricultural interests may be reflected
in lite action.
That you nay better appreciate the
necessity and Importance OF this call
| | will lay that some days ago | sent
to each county assessor IL ascertain
| through the best sources of iufprma-
| ton possible whether there would be
an increa.e or decrease in cotton acre.
age and report by the LIST of March.
A few reports have been received and
in nearly every instance an increase
has been reported and in some coun-
ties as high as 20 per cent increase,
and ii the other cotton growing states
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23
The Cotton Market.

The last weekly report Of the New
Orleans exchange gives the mOvemen
of the crop up till Feb II, and III
tenor is that Of all its predecessors thi
season.
1t shows steady decrease in m,
amount Of cotton marketed az cyDl
pared with 1890 aud 1891. The 'ota
cotton marketed from Sept. to date is
1852, 405 against 7 ,68G, 800 and 1925 08(
last year and year before RESPECTIVE ly
Stocks at seaports and twenty-nine
leading interior centers are $40, $3.50
smaller than same date 1892.
The total takings of American mills,
North and South and Canada, thus
far for the season, have been 1,738, 55G
against 2,4G,BiG last year.
These figures compiled by the Ex.
change are according to "the book, "
and not the estimates of Interested
"bulls' or "bears," and If the mean
anything they point to very small
crop when it Is all in. They
further suggest that before
long there must be au increased
dem and for cotton both at home and
abroad and consequently higher
prices.
There is no reason why lhe home
consumption should DO less than last
year, and as home spinners have been
Inn Hta.sE Ia 1.
for Increased delivery of crop, they
must soon buy to keep their machinery
running.
The cotton spinners' strike in Eng
land, which has now been in opera.
ton Tor about nine months, complete.
ly paralyzing trade IN that country,
must be nearing an end, and when
settled there VIII be big demand Cor
cotton. Then we will have a big ad-
vance in price. AS this event Is like.
ly to take place just before planting
time 1t Is to DO feared that it may
cause many unthiuKinE farmers TO iu-
crease their last years acreage. Sucn
course would be Inviting calamI-
ty'
If cotton should now jump to ten
cents, which is possible, 10 will he of
advantage to the farmers, as they do
not mold per cent OF the crop. Specu-
lators would do well, bat they won't
divide with the producer.
Any advance on the price paid at
the beginning oi the season IS owing
TO the smallueSs of the crop. This
shows that the farmers have it in
their own hands TO regulate the
value of cotton. 1t has been
clearly shown that u 5000 600
bale crop means 4 to 5 cent
cotton, and that u 6 ,000, 900 crop means
Q to 10 cents. A one tnIrd reduction
in yield means an Increase OF 100 per
cent H. the value OF the product,
He that cannot see the force OF this
logical deduction is hopeless!y blind.
The third OF acreage saved from cot
ton can be proli'sbly employed in the
cultivation OF other crops, but even #
lett unCultivated it would pay letter
than In cotton. The danger that
threatens us in an increased acreage
of cotton must he my excuse tor 80
often aud urgently pressing this sub.
ject on the attention of farmers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23
II Not Cotton. What

This is a natural question, and it
must be answered by all acting on the
advice given above, unless it should
be decided to give the land "a rest"
Few will care Ia take that course in
Texas II it is possible to grow crop OF
any value, for the reason that the land
would not be rested, but overruu by a
more eXhausting crop of weeds.
1t would be presumI tive ignorance
to tell farmers what they ought to
plant, as the profit in any crop
depends upon its adaptablty to
the soil, cost of production, and
accessibility of good market.
One farmer might fluid more corn
profitable, especially f he could mar
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23
switchmen's Strike Impending.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2l.-Vice-President
Springer of the Santa Fe received a
dispatch today from General Manager
Robinson at topeka, stating that The
switchmen at that point had made a
formal demand for an increase of
wages. Robinson refused and it is
probable a strike will result.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

make like increase it needs no wise
nrophet 10 foretell that five cents or
less will be- the prevailing price lor
cotton the coming season, which VIII
be nothing more nor less than Ca
lamity. ..L;,
h gain let me urge you to tNKe thiS
matter actively IN hand ana aVall
Yourselves of this opportunity to hx
the price of cotton tor the neat years
crop. 1t is unquestionably in the
mower of the agricultural element 10
control the price Of their leading pro-
duct, fact they are so 10th to under
stand or appreciate. 1t is also sug-
gested that an interstate convention
be called with the view of getting all
the states to cooperate for the purpose
of arousing more general interest
and to influence the entire South, at
tention TO which will be given by the
convention when assembled.
The county judges of the several
counties are hereby requested 10 call
the county ventions. In the event
of failure to hold a county convention
the county judge will appoint 1eie.
gates to the state convention. May L
hope you will properly appreciate this
| timely warning? Your ohedient SER
want, JOHN E, HoLLINGswORTH,
Commissioner of Agriculture.
| Every daily and weekly paper is
requested to publish this call and to
make editorial mention of same
SECRETARY OF STATE.
Chartered-The VIM. Tell Lodge
No q 1. o. o. f. of Tyler. Value OF
property owned by the lodge $4,000.
Trustees-J. w. Butler, NJ. P. Baker,
w. H Marsh, A. Clark and H. H
Havenkott.
The j. w. BursoD company of Gal
weston (printing, publishing and sta
tionery), capital stock $4,000.
Dire"tors-J. w. Burson, G. B. Lee,
j. r. Cheek, G. H. Moore and P 5.
Wren, all residents of Galveston.
The Chicago, Rock Island and Texas
Railway com, any filed al amended
charter yesterday giving it the power
to construct branch road from a
point on its main line in the RebecCa
Coleman survey in Wise county, and
running thence in II sOutheasterly di-
rec:ion, making an augle OF at least 70
degrees in the general course from
said m lin line, through the Counties
of Wise, rarrant and Dallas to the
city of Dallas, distance of about
seventy-three miles.
ADJUTANT GENERALS DEPARTMENT.
The following appointments have
been made by Adjutant General
Mabry:
Robert CASTOR appointed lieutenant.
colonel and aide-de. camp to date
from Feb. 20.
John A. Huten appointed captain of
he Bailey Cavalry company, 10 date
from Feb 81.
G.. w. WOmack appointed first lieu.
tenant Bailey Cavalry company, to
date from Feb. q.
COMPTROLLER'S DEPARTMENT,
Bastrop county yesterday redeemed
$1,000 of her bridge bonds.
Palo Pinto comfy paid $500 on bonds
due April 10, 1858.
Tax collector W. H Graham of De
Witt county yesterday settled with
the comptroller, he being the first col
IectOr to Sc tie for the year ending
May | 1893. His total state tax was
$40 602.47 and occupation tax $3.50 80,
y decrease in the latter over 1892 OF
$ll430.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
Governor Hogg yesterday afternoon
selected Hon. W. r.. Camp Of San An
tonic to fill the vacancy in the district
attorneyship, made vacant by the
election OF Judge Paschal to the may
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23
Charged With Attempted Arson.

Detective Chenneville yesterday ar.
rested Lee Decatur and Henry Nc
DOwell, two young white boys,
charged with a plumber of offanses,
the principal ones being attempted
arson in trying to fire the brick yaIu
OF Mr.. f. DOhme on the south side and
theft. Several attempts have been
made to fire the place, the last one be
lug few days ago, when q fire was
built under the empty boiler, result.
ing in it being greatly damaged
Numerous small article of value were
carried off, some of which have heel
recovered. Another boy is said to be
implicated in the crimes and his ar
rest will pre- baby follow in few
days. The two boys under arre-t
were turned over to Constable Davi;
and they will have hearing in few
days in the Justices court.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

AngOst ra Bitters is unive' sally conceded t
b the hest appetizer ir the world. Mauutactur
ed by Dr. j, &. B. Siegert & Sons At all drug
giSLE.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23
Pointers,

I. Greiner, writing to the Practical
Farmer, says: | never advise anyone
to fight shy OF novelties unless they
are horticultural absurdities, horti-
urul impossibillties, which some firms
picture in their catalogues Tor the
money they can get out of gullible
people. rever advise anyone to put
great dependence in novelties. But
try them.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

Pods Extract for pains, sores, etc The
mavr llOus cures effected compelled scientific
mcdica Investigation and reed its acknOwl-
tract
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

Ihere is comfort for III man with a pre-.
maturely gray b ard in Buckingham's I've he
cause 1t never fails to Cd or an even brown or
black as may be desired VI
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

" Mt Il; Randall Pope, the re ired druggist of
r r PncklPy Ash, Poke Root and PotasSium)
a. me bet alternative on the market and that
ne mas seen more h. eff a ,psults from the use
of 1t than any 49, ne
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

Why don't you go to the Bargain
store? They will sell you ten yards
OF chevron suitiDg, enough for dress,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23
Epidemic of Spotted Fever

LOUISVILLE, Feb. 21.-A spotted
fever epidemic prevails in Marshal
county. Fifty deaths are reported.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

quite number of Austin people are
preparir z to 90 to Washington to wit
ness the Inauguration festivities,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

The new grand jury for Judge Nor.
rls' court will be empaneled on the
first Monday in next month.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

when you get off the street car,
come to the Bargain Store and get
ten yards of chevrOn suiting for 81.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

Striped pequet ten yards for 81 at
the Bargain store. These goods are
worth l5c yard.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

FOR SALE CuEAP--Brown two check row
L corn platter, good as new. Can be Sc n at m,
place near Fl>kvllle, or inquire COZ W. l2lh st.,
ty. I. CaSwell. '''
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

Mrs. Hasm 81 dress a
the Bargain Store ior IL, ten yards of
chevron suiting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

Ii has been shown cOuclusively that
the short, plump oats, like Welcome,
Clydesdale, etc, are loss digestah!e
than the long, thinner oats with thin
uer husks or pallets. It. ia also fact
that the long oats, which weigh less
than the others per bushel, have
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23
FARM NOTES.

Edited by John G, Edgar, Duval, to whom AL
communications for this cO.umn should be I'D
dressed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

Caution; Buy o. ly DR. Isaac Ihompsons eye
per- None other genuine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23
KANSAS CITY,

Cattle-Recefpts, tSOo shipments co. Steers,
lower; dressed beet AID shipping steers, 8 sra
CO. COWS and heifers, 2U0G4OO; stockers and
feeders. . l0G3.50.
H gs-Receipts 7l01; shipments, -. Mar
ESQ. '0
Sheep Rec ipts, 1000; shipments, 700. Mar
yet TOR coed ep strong OF ers dull, steady;
muttU.s, 500 l65; mixed, 5Oa525
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

For 81 you can get fourteen yards o
crossbar nainsOok at the Bargain
store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23
ST. LOUIS.

Fair to god native steers, 3OO@4 40; fair to
Texas fed steers, $50 40
HOgs-R ceipts, so shipments, 1000 Market
10 lower Heavy, LS0@S2O; mixed z5OaSlO;
light 76O6SO0
Sheep Receipts, 800; shipments 1iON Market
Finn. Fair to good natives 3.5O@L75; choice
nut Ons, 5L095.50
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23
EPILEPSY OR Fits.

Can this disease be cured? Most physicians say
No-Isay, Yes; allforms and the worst cases AZ
ter 81 years study and experiment have found the
remed y.-Epiepsy is cured by it; cured, not SUBJ
dued by opiates-the old, treacherous, quack treat
ment Do not despair Forget past impositions on
your purse, past outrages on your confidence, past
failures. Look forward, not backward. My remedy
10 OF to-aay Valuable work on the subject, and
large bottle OF the remedy-sent free for trial.
Mention Post-OfIlce and Express address.
Prof. w II. PEEKE, T. D., a Cedar St., New York.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

For 81 you can get thirteen yards Of
bleach domestic for ST at the Bargain
Store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

What fourteen yards of nice cross
bar nainsook for 81 at the Bargain
store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.

Governor Hogg yesterday afternoon
selected Hon. W. r.. Camp Of San An
tonic to fill the vacancy in the district
attorneyship, made vacant by the
election OF Judge Paschal to the may
Oralty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23
LIVESTOCK MARKETS.
CHICAGO.

Cattle-Receipts 500; shipments, $500 Mr..
ket low, weaker GuOd to choice, 5OOG5 25.
fair to good, 10000 %; others, 42j@l So fed
Texas. 4OOa43U stockers 3.5Og8 75 COWS, 3 81
@4'5
Market active to lower. Mixed and pa, kers,
7.40GS07; prime heavy and butchers weights
$40 S.l5; prime Ii hit 7 oO@LS5; other lights,
15l@175; p es 6.00a650
Sheep Receipts, II 90; shipments, goo. Mar
100 lower. Nat YES 45O65.2 red Texans,
46O@4 s.; fed westerns. 5U0G5.2U lambs,
450@&25.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-02-23

heavier kernels and arc more nutri
tious than the short oats. The market,
however, demands heavy oats and the,
heavier he grain the more profitable,
if less nutriti ,us. The red rust proof
oats OF Texas may be considered the
best all.round oats in cultivation.
They haze the long thin husk and
plump grain, and are both dlgestibie
and nutritious.