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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-10-25
FUN WITH SEA TURTLES.
A School of Them That Covered the Sea
for Many Miles.

n VI lncm IilNU covered the sea
for Many Miles.
81 am reminded" said an old coasting
captain to Washington Star man re-
Gently, 'of an experience once had
with sea turtles on the edge of the
gulf stream, about siXt.' miles from
Hatteras. was part owner and cap
tain of the Mary Lyle at that time,
and was coming up from Savannah
with a half cargo of rice when one
morning the outlook yelled to me to
come up on deck and look at the sea
turtles. When l got up and looked
over the rail the whole ocean as far as
l could sec ahead of us was covered
with turtles. They were tremendous
fellows and were padding along lazily
in the opposite direction to that in
which we were going.
at didn't take us long to rig up q
windlass and tackle and begin pulling
some of the old fellows aboard. We
picked the biggest as they came and in
the course of three hours we had
caught twenty-siX, about all that we
could handily dispose of about tho
ship. Only nine of them lived until
we reached New York and we sold
them for good prices. The shell of one
that weighed four hundred and seven
ty pounds is now in New York. l
would hate to say how many turtles
were in sight Of the Mary Lyle that
day for fear somebody might think |
was tish-yarning, but they came by us
steadily for five hours and when we
got well into the school it extended as
far as the eye could reach on all sides,
and there was turtle to about every
forty square feet of water and l didn't
see one that weighed less than one
hundred and fifty pounds"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-10-25
ANTS AGAINST SNAKE.
Numbers Won In a Long and Excltin
Battle

Numbers Won In a Long and Exciting
Battlss
while camping in Alabama during
the late war;" said Col. II. C. Cross
man, of Dayton, o., the other day,
according to the st. LOUIS Globe-D Demo-
crat, II witnessed an attack of band
OF black ants upon striped snake.
"One evening while was trying to
go to sleep after a long days march
felt something move under my head.
lifted one corner of the blanket and
found snake between three and four
feet in length. quickly hiti with a
small stick, but the reptile seemed
hardly stunned by the blow, so l picked
it up on the end of the stick and threw
it about fifteen feet away. The snake
landed on large ant hill. Almost in
stantly the ants poured forth from
their nest, which was underneath, and
began vigorous attack upon the in
truder, who was soon covered by scores
of his assailants, biting him fearfully.
The battle ragged with fury, the snake
writing about in torture.
The contest at first seemed an une-
quail one, for the snake was rapidly
thinning out his prosecutors, but, on
the other hand, the ants were very
numerous and quick in their aggressive
movements The snake with one blow of
his tail would kill or wound long line
of ants, but the active little creatures
were soon reinforced by fresh troops
and fought with a desperation wonder
full to behold | was astonished be-
You'd measure to see the tactics of the
ants. When they saw their numbers
were being lcssened they dispatched
couriers for fresh relays of soldiers,
who appeared on the scene in due time
to replace the killed or wounded.
THE moon after time lit up the
scene, but as there appeared no near
termination Of the struggle gave up
watching it, and, stretching myself
again on my blanket, went to sleep.
Before striking tents the next morning
l went to look at the battle ground.
The slain insects We're scattered in
every direction, but there were six or
seven watchful ants upon the back Of
the snake, which lay stretched out
dead near the ant hill"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-10-25
THE PENITENTIARY,
How the Finances Of the State Pens Stood
During the Month Of September.


During the Month Of September.
Financial Agent r. w. Finley of the
state penitentiary yesterday filed his
report with Secretary Spivey of the
penitentiary board. The report shows
balance on hand Oct. of $64, $3.50. So.
The total amount of receipts for the
month of September was $67,234. 80,
and the total amount of actual ex-
penses was $41,011.54. There was also
$40, 7O1 40 transferred to appropriation
Tor material and $Sl7 rs to the appro-
priation for conveying convicts. The
funds of the penitentiary are distrib~
uted as follows: Cash at Huntsville in
safe, $l335. 49; at Gibbs National bank,
Huntsville, $4466 o.; Commercial Ma
tional oank at Houston, $97S6. 60;
American National bank at Austin,
$4O1430; W. l.. Moody & Co., Calves
ton, $435S 81; N. NJ. Harrison, agent at
Rusk, $40, 060. AT; Geo. G. Reeves, agent
for conveying convicts at Minneola,
1868 y; A. L. Carmichael, agent for
convicts at Houston. $3.50 20;
state treasury, $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-10-25
a Fish with GINS and Lungs.

The academy of natural science has
just come into possession OF a rare fish,
which can boast Of pair Of lungs in
addition to the gills with which alone
less favored fish are endured. The ne
cessity Of these two sets Of breathing
apparatus is readily seen when the
habits Of the animal are known. In
Africa, where the fish lives, it inhabits
lakes and ponds, which are often com
pletely dried up during the dry season.
As long as the water remains the
lung fish lives as do the other members
of the fnny tribe, and breathes by
means of his gills; but when the ponds
dry up he burrows down into the
mud and makes a round nest, where he
lives IN semitorpid condition, breath
ing by means of his lungs, until the
rainy season releases him again.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-10-25
The state of TaXas.

To all persons interested in the guar
dianship Of the estate of Wally Ciliax,
a minor. Louise Cliax, guardian, has
flied in the COUNTY court of Travis
county her final account and applica-
ton for resignation as guardian afore-
said which will be heard at the next
term of said court, commencing the
first Monday in Novem Der, A. D. 1894,
Fifty-third judicial district, at the
court house thereof, in the city OF
Austin, at which time all persons in
terested in the welfare of such minors
may appear and contest said account
and resignation if they see proper to
do so.
Herein fail not, but have You then
and there before said court this writ,
with your return thereon endorsed,
showing how You have executed the
same.
Given under my hand and the seal
of said court, October 2, A. ID. 1894.
SEAL JAS. 2. HART,
Clerk County Court, Travis County,
Texas.
By E. HUPPERTz, Deputy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-10-25
DlSLlKED REPORTERS.
Lord Randolph Churchill Would Not BE
IntervIawed.

1JOEu hhidOiph ShuTChbl houiu 4NOL DO
Interviewed.
The Canadian Gazette confirms the
opinion that Lord Randolph Churchill
is not enamored of reporters, says the
Westminster Gazette. A Montreal
journalist who, during his lordship's
recent visit there, endeavored to OBJ
tain his views on public questions, was
answered thus: IF / express my
views | shall only annoy you. | don't
want to annoy you. | have annoyed
enough people," Asked as to how he
liked Montreal, his lordship's observa-
tons were equipoised between the
complimentary and the uncomplimen-
tary. But he was pointed in praise Of
the Windsor and Dominion square.
"What does your lord5hip think of the
value of the colonial conferencc?"
asked the repor.lr. Nothing. Nobody
does. Same . any other political
farce. III nonsense" was the reply.
II am Cfraid you are rather cynical,
lord Randolph" said the reporter, and
Lord Randolph remarked: Eyes, every
rensiJlc man is nowadays" When at
Winnipeg on his way to the coast it
seems that Lcrd Randolph Churchill
gave local reporters Il reception in
comparison with which his treatment
of Montreal journalists was quite
genial. An interviewer who asked his
'illustrious subject" if he could have
five minutes conversation was met
with the reply: mo, you can't. L
never see reporters; it's years since l
talked to one; they annoy me very
much. Please go away"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-10-25

There is 40 medicine 80 often needed
in every home and so admirably ADAPT
ed TO the purposes to which 1t Ia in
tended az Chamberlain Pain Balm
Hardly week passes but what some
member of the family has need OF 1t.
A toothache or headache may be cured
by it, a touch of rheumatism quoted,
the severe pain OF burn or o scald
promptly relieved aud the sore healed
in much less time than when medicine
has to be sent for. A sprain may be
promptly treated before inflammation
sets in, which insures a cure in about
a third of the tirne otherwise required.
Cuts and bruises should receive i'm
mediate treatment before the parts
became swollen which can only be
done when Pain Balm is Kept at hand.
A sore throat may be. cured before it
becomes serious, troublesome corn
NAV be removed by applying it twice
q dSv for a week or two, a lame back
nav he cured and several days of val
nabIe time saved, or pain in the side
~ chest relieved without paying
5notor hill, Procure q 5O-cent bottle
ueC once and you will never regret 1t;
Far sale by DR.. j. j. Topin ana all
druggists.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-10-25

OF other faiths will see the error of
their way and join the Populist party
en- messe, thereby assuring Populist
candidates success in every state and
county in the United States. Oh but
IL is great scheme and there are mill
ions in it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-30

The Atchison Champion comment
Ing on dwellings contemptour sheer
and insult at the &. A. r. says. 1.-The
governor not only went out of his way
to show his supreme contempt
for the survivors of the Union army,
but he showed that he was lacking in
the instincts Of a gentleman. There
is no partisanship in the Grand Army
reunions, and the man who attempts
to make partisan speech or party
capital on such an occasion ought to
be drummed out Of camp. Governor
Lewelling is reported to have done
worse than that. According to Com
mander Campbell's story, he had an
opportunity to address the old veter-
ans and refused, and, after accepting
the courtesics of Mr.. Campbell went
to Lyons and spoke in terms Of con-
tempt Of the old veterans, Is Gov
ernor copperheadPs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-30
Republican State Platform.

Reaiarmlng tho republican national platform
Of 1892.
Resolved, The constant patriotism OF oul
party is in itself guaranty to the nation that
the interest Of It's defenders, their widows and
orphans will be literally cared for and we de-
nouiiee their cruel nnd deliberate betrayal by
the present democratic administration.
socond--Wo adhere to the republican doc
triae Of protection and believe that tariff laws
should protect the products Of the farms as
well Us OF the factory,
Third Tic American people favor bimetal-
llsm and the republican party demands the use
Of both gold and silver as standard money
with such restrictions and under such provls-
ions, to DO dctermlncd by legislation, rs will
secure tho maintenance Of the parity
Of values Of the two metals and thai
the purchasing and dcbt-paylug power Of
the dollar, whether OF gold, silver or paper
shall be ut all times equal. The interests o.
the producers OF the country, its farmers ant
its working men demand that the minis b'
opened To the coinage OF the silver OF the mine
OF the United states and that congress shout
enact II law leyylng q tax on lmportatlons o
foreign silver sufficient to fully protect tn,
products Of our own mines,
l'ourth-Wc favor national ind state legisa
ton for the encouragement Of irrigation,
Iifth-We donounce the present state admin
lstraton for its revolutionary tendencies, II
violation Of the laws, contempt Of the courts
the corruption and inccmpetency of Its officials
its gross mismunOgcmcnt'o the state institu
lions and for the dlscredlt II has brought upo
the good name Of the state, And wo pledge tn
republican party and the nominees Of this con
venton TO Il faithful ind economical discharg
Of all Official duties. to 0 strict observance AN
nm honest enforcement Of the law and to obcdi
ence to the mandates Of the courts.
Syih-To the maintenance Of these princi
pies we invite the support OF all patriotic citi
zens
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-30
That Winfield Infamy.

The REFLECTOR today presents the
true history Of the Infamous Winfield
asylum scandal that up to date caps
the climax in Populist uniitness to
manage the States institutions We
had hoped that it would not be neces-
sary to lay these revolving facts be-
fore our readers. They seemed too
inhuman TO be the work Of men Of
this age, But it Is perhaps best that
the people Of Kansas should know the
real condition Of those charitable in'
situations which they support will
ingly that the unfortunate incapables
Of Kansas may have humane and
decent care.
In behalf OF the unfortunate girls
whom the State has received into its
care as sacred trusts,
In behalf Of the poor boys who have
been mutilated in violation Of law
and Of precedent,
In behalf Of the good name Of Kan
sas and the fair reputation Of her peo-
pie,
In behalf Of public and official
decency,
Every citizen Of Kansas should de-
mand that the atrocious practices be
stopped and that the State admins
tration discharge its shameful serv-
ants. 1t is a ioregone conclusion that
the voters Of Kansas will discharge
not only the asylums' brutal manag:
ers but the administration that en-
dorses their diabolism.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-30

The congressman who supported
the infamous sugar trust tariff bill
have a scheme. The candidates are
to 90 over their districts and bride all
the retail grocerymen by depositing a
sum Of money with each dealer, SO
when the price Of sugar goes up he
will sell to his trade at the former
rate and draw on the deposit for the
difference. Congressman Dockery Ii
now considering the plan and est.
mates the cost to him at $4,000. Con-
gresham John Davis may try it in
this district. He voted for the trust,
in spite Of his loud hypocritical pro-
testations Of being for the people.
He has jerked $4,000 out of the
treasury in the past four years besides
his family's grabbing and could afford
a little subsidy to tide him over. But
1t won't work--the people are on to
John.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-30

Such is the present administrations
love for the farmer. Low as are his
products II aims to make them still
lower by reducing the protection aI-
forded by the Mckinley law.
The farmer needs n home market.
The Wanted ''market of the world "
a free trade market, isa delusion and
snare. II grinds him to the last dol
lar for transportation charges and
other intermediate expenses It Is
the Indifference between selling the farm
produce at home and shipping II to
Liverpool.
The Wilson bill as amended and
changed by the senate is an enemy to
the agricultural interests Of the West
and Kansas has nothing to hope from
IL but an injury to It's industries.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-30
The Wilson Bill and the Farmer

In the News last week appeared a
a labored article endeavoring to show
that the new tariff bill is going to
benefit The Kansan. 1t gives no fig
ures, its writer has evidently made
no study Of the Wilson bill as COM
pared with the existing Mckinley bill
ON the articles in which the farmer is
interested and to which he looks for
his bread and butter. Kansas is es-
senially a farming and stock raising
State and anything that affects these
industries comes home to us all di-
reclly. The changes made by the
Democratic congress in its career OF
"perlidy and dishonor" are all directly
opposed to the farmer and tend to in
lure his business. Look at some OF
these reductions on the things pro-
duced in Kansas, the figures being adj
yalorem duties under the two tariff
measures:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-30
Morrill, on Free Coinage.

The following letter Just made pub
lie and written to friend in Atchi-
soo + w spriugsteen sbouId If.
.'"' ,', -,
lecl''al'y SCI w resi- any oo"o'S VI
such existed rs to the position on
silver of Hon. \. N. Morrill,, Republic
can candidate for governor;
:, 20
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-30

There comes from Washington q
wall from G. H. j. Taylor about the
injustice being done the colored man.
Taylor Is pretty case to talk about
the troubles Of the coorcd man. lie
hadn't turned about in his Office
before he began TO plot and plan a
system Of blackmail to be applied to
"colorod' employees of the govern
ment and wiring from them month
ly extortion ostensibly for the Demos
cratic campaign. But Proctor and
Theodore Roosevelt Of the civil SER
vice got promptly after Cleveland's
malodorous protege. The enierpris-
ing Congo in danger Of being kicked
out goes about with the old-time
whine Of "the poor, down trodden
colorod man. because he isn't to be
allowed to violate law, eXtort money
and use his Office to plumber from
what he calls 'white oppression 1t
was not the least disgraceiul act of
this administration, the appointment
Of this person, and too much haste and
accuracy can't be shown in throwing
him out.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-30
Kansas in Quarantine.

The Denver Republican has COM
pared the present unfortunate condi-
ton Of Colorado under Populist rule
to city in quarantine. The picture
which that paper presents OF the state
west Of us is reflex of our own
lamentable condition and with a few
notifications we draw the picture.
Kansas is in the condition Of a city
or state against which all the rest Of
the country has established quaran-
tine on account OF plague. When
yellow fever was epidemic in Jackson
vile, Fla, a few years ago and when
in 1892 there was an epidemic of
cholera in Hamburg, those cities were
avoided by the inhabitants Of the re-
mainder of the world. A strict quar-
antine was maintained, for it was
only by maintaining the quarantine
and avoiding those cities that the
people living in healthful commune
ties could protect themselves.
The plague Of Populism is upon
Kansas now, capitaland settlers avoid
the state as men and women would
avoid it If cholera prevailed in every
city and town within Its limits. This
will continue as long as the epidemic
lasts. 1t would be idle to expect
much Money or many settlers to
come to Kansas as long as the state
government is under the control Of
the Populist party. The truth of this
must be apparent to every intelligent
man and woman in the community.
The remedy is not hard to find.
Kansas needs thorough renovation.
1t needs competent board Of politi-
cal health to iumigate and disinfect
it in every part. The plague must
be stamped out so that there may be
no disease germs left from which
another epidemic could bepropagated.
The work Of this board should be
thorough and prompt. There is no
time to be lost. The disease has
wrought havoc enough already, and
it will bring Kansas to ruin II 1t is
not checked very soon.
Fortunately, it is possible to do
this work etfectually. Once thoroughly
stamped out, 1t would not grow
again. The people Of the East know
this, and so they would not be afraid
to invest their money here and set
tiers would not fear to come II once
the Populist party were overthown'
The voters constitute the board OF
political health, and they must WORK
With the ballot. The ballot is great
dlsinfectant with which the State can
be purified and 1t should be freely
used in every voting precinct. The
people might not be able to cope with
a fatal physical disease but they
know that for killing Populist germs
an intelligent ballot is an absolute
specific. They can destroy Populism
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-30

Supt. Gaines has, it is reported
put up large portion Of his salary
this year to keep his Abilene paper
agoing. How does he like it to hay,
all the Populist patronage thrown
over to the News which seems to have
captured the political persimmor
from the Monitors own treep
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-30

The Republican ticket in Dickinson
county is composed Of clean, worthy
men. When man says he is going
to "vote for the best men in county
election be means, II he tells the
truth that he is going to vote the
Republican ticket. The Republican
nominees are above reproach and theil
work, where they have served a first
term, stands the test. Every mar
from top to bottom should have .
good clean majority
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-30
First published in the Abilene Weekly Re
Hector Augusta A. d. lSe4.l
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Case No. 3,l4s
Syracuse University, plaintiff,
VS..
Patrick J. Berry, Margaret Berry, Richard
Cosgrove, George Seaver, Julia Powers,
Thomas Flnegan, The Kansas Loan and
Trust company, trustee, defendants.
Under and by virtue Of an order OF sale
issued by the clerk Of the District court OF
the sth judicial district within and for Dick
inson county, State Il Kansas. In the above
entitled ease, and to me directed and deliv-
cred, | will on
Monday, October LIST. A. D. 1894,
at 10 O'Clock IL. m. Of said day at the front
door OF the court house In the city Of Abilene,
Dickinson county, state Of Kansas, without
apprasement. sci to the highest bidder for
cash In hand following described real estate
t0wlt; ,.,a -.
Lots number three CD and four ~ In block
number fifteen lla) In the city Of Abilene In
Dickinson county state Of Kansas.
The said real estate will be sold pursuant
to the Judgment Of the court In snid cause
recited In said order Of sale.
Witness my hand this 18th day OF august,
1894. s,,,ru
sheriff OF Dickinson County, Kansas.
FULLER & WHITCoMB,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-30

We are In the midst OF great calamity,
siagnation, paralysis, destruetion,--[A, H,
Ry9n,
Now you're striking your gait
That's the way to whoop'er up It
is no improvement on 'in the midst
Of moral, political and material ruin"
but it's change, Pile up the agony
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-30
liailrnads and Taxation

The Monitor attempts to discuss
the railway assessment question but
II wants to be excused from any re-
ference to matters that touch things
at home
VIII IL kindly explain why the rail
way assessment Of Dickinson county
this year is reduced S66,000 making
the lands pay about $4,000 taxes that
were paid by the railroads and this
too with $26l, 900 increase on land
valuations for State taycsv
VIII IL explain why in raising the
railroads Of the State ono-iourth, rs II
claims, the assessment on Pullman
cars was reduced one-fourth-f avorin,
the worst monopoly in connection
with railroadlngp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-30

The State officials raised the lane
and personal property valuation ii
Dickinson county 1924, 900; they re
duced the railroad valuation 500, 900
Is it because the railroads were SC
dear to their heartsP Such actionl
do not 60 well with reform,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-30
FIXTURES FOR SALE.
f. L. HIRSCH.
THE BEN EFIT
Among other scandals at the State

Among other scandals at the State
insane asylum the birth ofillegitimate
children, resulting from the mingling
of the sexes without supervision Of
the guards, is perhaps the worst.
Such an event occurred Saturday and
the infant is a child of the State, born
of mentally unsound parents. If
Kansas can't get rid Of the DIR. Nc
Caseys and DR.. Pitchers 1t might at
least adopt some rules which would
give them less power to carry out
their infamous and diabolical plans
for disgracing Kansas institutions and
the instincts Of humanity.