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WVAITIINU THE CAMJIDATES' LETTEHS
01T ACCEPTANCE.
The nominees of both the great national
oartiis have been notified of their eleo
tion as representatives of their parties in
... ,;r,,r irrf.nt nolitiobl struggle. In
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markcd contrast were the scenes of th
democratio candidate.,' notification nn
the notification of the republicans. Th
o. nor a full of enthusiasm atd
emaoked of an ass utance and confidence
of viotory that lent a gusto.to the occa
sions and formed a bright chapter in
aerie of events that every sign of
times promises will culminate in a glori
ous victory for democracy. In the latter
oases the proceedings had the appearance
of a funeral oereinony. uarriBou mi
Morton were not the men republican.
wished to nominate, and their notilloation
was a sorry affair, through which chair
nt with a face as sour
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as though he were swallowing a very
hitler nill. But ell that is over now, and
the country is expectantly awaiting the
formal letters of acceptance promwea oy
at of candidates. Cleveland's and
Thurmau's can be oloan cut, manly and nn
equivocal. They stand on a party plat
form consistent with their political his
tory and record and they can
boldly take their position upon
it and face the ratii n as the champions of
no new cause, but as still lighting along an
l.,.,1 Hun. Hut now 1 " WHO
HLUU iiuiufcw . . -
Harrhon? To aocopt the Chicago plat
form he mutt repudiate the mot-t impor
tant part of bis senatorial carter, he must
stultify himeelf. Can he do it in suen
way as to enlist the enthusiasm of the
oountry? Can he do it to as to blind the
voters of the Pacific slope? Again,
he now makepeaos with the laborers of
Indiana, whom oice he would have
m..,i into line with merciless
cruelty, and simply by tow taking a
stand on a platform that gives but
empty promises to the workingman? The
republican party has never redeemed its
promises to that class of men, and will
the laborer of Indinna believe in those
nrmnises now thnt their former jtnemy
Harrison, is the exponent of that patty's
virtue? The situation is excoodmg in
teresting for the republicans, while fcr
the democrats it has a touch of the keen
est ludicrcuness.L The lotte rs of the four
candidates, together with the two party
platforms, will be the key notes of the
campaign, and those lettirs are anxiously
awaited.
0001) TIMES AHEAD.
We lay down the proposition that there
is a good time ahead for the people of
Austin. Here is the proof: The largest,
most abundant crop of cotton and corn
ever made in this section is assured. The
yield of corn will be all the way from
thirty to eixty bushels to the acre, and
thatoropis already made beyond any
contingt noy. Even without another drop
Of rain from now till September, and
supposing the worms don't come, cotton
will avornge a bale to the acre. This will
throw 30,000 bales, at the very least calcu
lation, into the hands of Austin dealers
the coming season, to say nothing of the
impetus that will be given the local trade
by the money this cotton will bring into
the town.
Then .again, the Aransas Pass road is
ooniirig soon, very soon with the prob
ability of autthor rail connection in tho
near future.
There are many other reasons why,
without bting visionary, we can look for
ward to the rapid growth of onr city in
commerce, wealth and population. She is
on a solid foundation, with the brighter
prospects, as Bhown above. Tho business
men and capitalists of Austin seem to be
of the same opinion, judging from the
new improvements at present goin on,
and which were computed the other dny
in thefe columns at :J00,OOJ in value.
STABILITY OK THE JUDICIARY.
The question has been discussed very
ii kit the state, and the con-
elusion is found everywhere in favor of
the stability of our higher courts. It is
reoognizod that upon the fixity and cer
tainty of the decisions or tneso courts uc
pend ooufidenoe in justice and equity and
respect for the majesty of the law. This
being so, the desired result can best be
obtained by giving to the higher courts,
the oonrU of last resort, that assurance of
stability that no question of uncertainty
of tenure of office can effect their ir.cum
bents. He is the most independent and
faithful judge who has no out
aide considerations, to perplex
him, but who, sure of his ollice
co long 8S his continued good ser
vioe shall entitle him to it, can devote all
his time and thought to a careful dif
cbarge of bis judicial duUes. It is for
this reason that politics should have no
place or bearing in determining the
status of the judiciary, the complexion tf
our higher courts. And this reason to a
less extent, however, should hold with our
lower courts, though in this case a long
term rather than an indefinite term might
be preferable.
Ic is noticeable in the United Ste.tes
courts to what advantage this long tenure
of judicial office is turned. It is true the
systems of federal and state courts differ
materially, but the fact that th
federal judge holds his position so firmly
is no small factor, eoinir to make up the
respect in which the United S ates courts
are held, whioh all matt coufei-s is greatly
in excess of that regard and awe enter
tained for state courts. The constitution
of our state would have to be changed to
make the term of ollioe of our higher
judges longer than six year?, but at the
couiii.g election the people can by flat
footed action declare they do tot detire
that honest and capable judges shall be
removed every six or even twelve years
from thefe oourts, but that they deinend
that good judgos shall remain in power
until disabled by age or unless
some overt acts compel a change in
special instance. If this precedent is
established this year, as it unquestionably
should be, it would be a great step towards
the end desired. Both our higher courts
are now we!l equipped with exoellent
judges, and the state should take the
pains to maintain the dignity of these
courts end the state's confidence In them,
by retaining without question the present
judges in power.
Thk Blanco News says: "The Statesman
has had many good and praotioal things
to say recently on the subject of good
oounty roads, leading out from Austin.
The condition of the roads during a rainy
season has indicted a loss to the trade of
the city, from time to time, three or four
fold the cost of macadamized roads. And
the News is glad to see Toe Statesman
urging upon the Austinites the great im
portance of buildirg not only more rail
roads, but more and better dirt rocds.
There is money in it for Austin, and the
News feels an interett in her prosperity."
Thanks, neighbor! We mean t'j fight it
oat on this line if it takes four or five
years. We realize the importance of
these roads to the county and to Austin,
and mean to have them if they ere in the
range of po;sibilitios,as we are pielty sure
they are.
The Taylor Citizen, of July G, spenks
as follows of Major Stewart, a candidate
for district attorney :
Hon. Joe H. Stewart addressed the
voters of Taylor on the evening of the
Fourth. Mr. Stewart has many warm
friends here who will put in some good
work for him at the primaries."
The Citizen might also have added that
Mejor Stewart, by special invitation,
made a Fourth of July address at the
great picnic at Bar'lott in the mornirg,
and a political speech after dirucr, which,
together with his Taylor speech, made
three on that day.
TnE Dallas News says: "Mr.' John C.
New is the man who nominated Mr. Har
rison. Mr. John C. New is tho man who
daily grinds out the panegyrics on his
candidate in the Indiana pe'lis Journal,
Mr. John C. New rnus a "rat" office. The
New York Tribute was and is the same
kind of nn ollice. In 1884 the Typograph
ioal Union marched over tj the Cltvelaud
proct ssion on that account. The priu-
ers in Indiana will amount to a something
this year."
The democrats may yet have cause to
love Harrisou for the enemies he has as
well as for his Chinese friocds.
Summib norma'a aro excellent institu
tion. The one now in progress at San
Marcos, in connection with the Chautau
qua, is proving a splendid eucoess. An
able and efficient corps of teachers and
famous leoturers has been secured, and
the exorcieos are very ontortaining and in-
truotive. It would well repay any of our
oitizens to take a week's trip to Sun
Marcos nt this time and participate in
and enjoy the literary treat there spread
in profusion.
NonoDv seems to hanker aftor the
chairmanship of the national democratio
committee Senator Gorman don't want
it, and now it is said Brice, of Ohio, will
be asked to take it. The reason why they
don't want it is, the chairman is virtually
the mananger of the campaign, and the re
is precious little money connected with it,
buside'S loss of time.
Delegates should be especially careful
n ohosing county commissioners. Pick
only thoro men who favor some sound
progressive road system. That is the
county ipsue. Good roads, broad and sub-
tantial turnpikes. No mun should be
e!toted county commissioner who is cot
willing and auxioas to go the full length
in securing for Travis the fiue.-t system of
oennty roads in the state.
The New York Hernld thus booms our
Texas congressman: "Tammany leaders
estimate Mr. Mills' speech in this city to
be worth 10,000 votes. If Mr. Mills can
spare the time he should make at least
five mere speeches in this state at his
earliest convenience. People here are
in great need of instruction on the tariff
question."
The Rev. Geo. H. Thayer, of Bourbon
Ind., soys: "Both myself and wife oweour
livi s to Shiloh's Consumption Cure. Sold
by Oscar Samostz.
We have the bridge now, let go to work
and build turnpikes.
THE STATE CAPITOL.
Matters Picked up in Our Tour ol
the Departments.
Important and Interesting Infor
mation of County Officials
and the People.
fFrom Thu.eday'e Daily.
The governor yesterday received the
resignation t f Hon. T. L. Nugent, judge
of the Twenty-ninth judicial district.
INSURANCE DEPABTMKNT.
Commissioter Foster's report for the
year 1887 will soon be out, and it will
show the following: Receipts, $'-'3,723.3:2;
upenBes ot Ollice, f 5,234.11.
The followirg shows tho number of
companies doing business in the state
Texus companies, 1; companies of other
states, 41; companies of foreign, 27; life
inburarce companies, 11; guarantee in
suratce companies, 1; total number, 81.
The total assets of the United Stato9 com
panies are 'J(;t913,l!)J G2; net surplus ovor
liabilities, $23,054,043.01. Total at sets of
foreign compsnies, 1 41,53O,!)0U.47; net
surplus over liabilities, $ l'J,'J83,807.Gl.
A!l the departments were closed yester
day, and all hands took holiday.
From Friday's Daily.
The governor . yesterday appointed
Hon. v. it. Devine, of Erath oounty, dis
trict judge of the Twenty-ninth judicial
district, vice Judge Nugent resigned.
COMPTBOLLEU'S DEPABTMENT.
The deposits yesterday amounted to
$4,000, nearly ell of it going to revenue.
Mr. Jj. o. lurnbs, collector of Reeves
oounty, completed his settlement of ac
counts with the state yesterday.
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT.
The following schol' stio census reports
were reoeived yesterday:
Marlin White, 215; colored, 142; total,
357.
Sealy White, 119; oolored, 17; total, 136.
Calvert White, 254; colored, 339; total,
593.
Kerrville White, 157.
Stephensville White, 148.
Cisco White, 149; colored, G; total, 155.
Cleburne White, 6G1; colored, 105;
total, 760.
Llano White, 192; colored, 2; total, 194.
' COUNTIES.
Llano White, 1,487.
Madison White, 1,564; colored, 497;
total, 2,061.
Wilbarger White, 5,153
Harrison White, 1,290; colored, 4,018;
total, 5,308.
Fisher White, 2G3.
Kerr White, 572; colored, 16; total, 588.
Shackelford White, 380; colored, 35;
total, 415.
Houston White, 2,593; colored, 2,237;
totel, 4,830.
Martin W hite, 160.
Somerville White, 67.
Thore are thirty-seven counties yet to
hear from.
From Saturday's Dally.
Hon. W. H. Pope telegraphed tho gov
ernor yesterday that the secretary of war
had informed Senator Coke and himself
that the Texas indemnity claim case wonld
be reopened.
It is quie'ly whispered around up abont
the capitol that Judge Hobby, of Polk
county, will be appointed to fill the posi
tion on the commission of appeals made
vacant by the death of Judge Maltbie.
A settler up in Childress oourlty writes
the governor that tho managers of the
cattle ranches are carrying things with a
high band up there, and he wants a halt
called.
STATE DEPABTMENT.
The K oompany, Fifth Infantry club,
of Fort Davis, oapital stock $800, filed a
charter jesterday. Incorporator: First
Lieut. W. II. C. Bowen, Sergeant James
McKabc, Sergeant Davis Heaton, and
Sergeant Peter Powell. The object is to
maintain a library and reading rcom at
the United Post at Fort Davis, for the
sole u: e of members.
oomptbolleb's depabtmknt.
Collectors W. W Lycn, of Hnrdin
county, and J. R. Gober, of Pot'er county,
closed their accounts with tho state j es-
terdny.
Comptroller McCall purohajedl,500 of
Red River county jail bonds for the boatd
of education.
Bonhnm sent in $1,000 water works
bonds Kt registration, and Navasota
$1,250.
The depo.-its yesterday were very light
EDUCATIONAL DEPABTMENT.
The following scholastic oensus reports
were received yesterday:
Kendall White, 597; colored, 51; total
648.
Walker White, 1,034; colored, 1.676
total, 2,710.
Sun Augustine White, 1,133; oolored,
674; tutnl, 1,807.
Brown Wtite, 1,909; colored, 5; tota',
1,914.
Peoos-rWhite, 172; colored, 2; total, 174.
Maverick Whi'e, 44.
Mineola White, 182; colored, 173; total,
355.
Campbell White, 212;co!ored, 16; total,
228.
AOU1CULTUBAL DEPABTMENT.
Agricultural reports were received yes
terdtiy as follows:
Edwavds, Val Verde, Orange, Mills and
Gregg counties.
TFrom Tuesday's Daily.
COMrTBOLLEB's DEPABTMENT.
Tho comptroller yesterday deposited
$1,842 to general revenue.
Comotroller McCall yesterday received
a letter of a district o'.erk, saying that the
great number of attached witnesses of
which much complaint is being made are
beirg sumtconed at the instance of the
defendants. He recommends ohange in
tho law, so as to allow the defendants but
two witnesses to prove any ore point.
EDUCATION AI. DEPABTMENT.
The followirg pcholas'iu census re
ports were reoeived yesterday:
Knnneils tute !. .
('e)leman White, 1.284.
Johnson White, 4,551; colored, 126:
total. 4,677.
M'lain White, 4,121: colored, 1.214;
total, 5,33.1.
attobnet-oenfbal's eFFK'E.
Yesterday the last of the wild cat life
insurance companies of lexas sent into
Attorney-general Hogg their charter, and
have retired from business. It was from
Paris.
From Wednesday's Dally.
The secretary of state has been notified
of the orgauizatie.n of Carson county,
with Panhandle City as the county seat.
The following are tre oounty officers:
0. H. Nelsoc, county judge; W. C. Bright,
county clerk; W. L. Mayfield, attorney; J.
C. Paul, treasurer; J. L. Gray, surveyor; l
S. Winn, sheriff; D. B. Kenaie, collector.
COMPTLOLLEB'i DEPABTMENT.
Comptroller McCall has received a letter
from a prominent insurance company of
New Yoik highly complimenting his re
port for its comprehensiveness and clear
ness.
The deposits yesterday were $985 to
schools and $146 to revenue.
EDUCATIONAL DEPABTMENT.
The following letter, which is of im
Dortauce, was sent out yesterday:
Depabtmknt of Education,
Austin, Tex., July 10, 1888.
I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of yours of July 7, and in reply
would lay that the city council of a town
or city, having assumed control of its
schools and voted that said control be
vested in the city council, has the right to
provide by ordinance for the manner of
electing a superintendent or principui auu
teaohere.
These authorities vary in their me. hods
greatly. One of the best methods followed
is to fix first the amount whioh tho city
can affcrd to pay, and then select the
most satisfactory of the applicants; or, if
no one is satisfactory, to seek some better
man by advertisement, correspondence
or otherwite. There is no dearth
of gocd tei ohers or competent principals
in Texas, and it is not necessary or wise
to cause division and strife by insisting on
appointments whioh are objectionable to
any considerable element of tvose inter
ested. Personal preferences and interests
must be subordinated in these matters to
the general welfare.
Under jour statement it is the plain
duty of the council to make provision for
the payment of the note whioh will be due
for furniture on January 1, 1889.
It would not be illegal for the oouncil
to delegate the selectiou of teachers to the
principal, but the respocsibility for the
fulfilment of the contracts with the
teaotiers would rest with the oounoil, whose
agent the principal would in that case be'
come. Very respectfully,
Obcab H. Cuopeb.
State Superintendent.
Some days ago Hon. O. H. Cooper re
ceived a very nattering letter from a
number of prominent citizens of Hender
son offering him $2,500 per annum for
five years and a handsome residence, if he
would resign his present position and
take charge of the Henderson public
schools. To this letter Mr. Cooper re
plied yesterday as follows:
.Austin, Tex., July 10, 1888.
lion. W. 0. Buford, Henderson, lex. :
Dear Sir and Friend Your le ter sub
mitting an offer of $2,500 per annum for
five years with a home, guaranteed by ten
of tho strongest business men in Hender
son, conditioned cn my aoceptanoe of the
headship of your schools, is before me.
The offer is one e f the highe.-t honors I
have ever received, and for it my .deepest
gratitude is due to you and to my friends
in Henderson who have given me this un
questionable evidence of appreciation
and confidence. With jou the years of
my novit ate and apprenticeship in the
woik of teaching were spent, and among
jou are many of the thousand or more
students whom I have taught in Texas.
To these is due my grateful t ffect'on for
this renewed expression of oonnder.ee,
I recognize the fact that jour offer is
pecuniarily to my advantage, and I am
deeply grateful for the assurances that, if
necessary, the amount of compensation
would be increased. The tender of a
home in your beau'iful and prosperous
city touches my heart and draws me even
moie strongly than toe salary olicrec.
If I felt free to accept or rejeot I
should unhesitatingly follow my impulses,
acoept your offer and join you in the ef
fort to build op the beat school in Texas.
But my sorvices have beoa given to the
state, and by acceptance of my present
position I have bound myself to fulfill my
term of service to the state. Further, if
tho state, speaking through my
party, should call me to oontinue
in my present work, I cannot as a citizen
and friend of educational progress refuse
to do so. I am thereupon compelled at
present to dooline your very geneious of
fer, nor can I now foresee any time in the
immediate future when I can promise ac
ceptance. Any other Bcrvioo which I can render
you either personal or offloial, will com
mand my immedia'e attention and most
oareful consideration. Most truly yocrs,
OacAit H. Coopeb,
State Sup't. Pub. Inst.
The San Marcos Normal.
Special Correspondence of the Statesman.
San Mabcos, July 7.
The Normal grows in interest from Jay
to day; the increase in number is not
more gratifying than the genuine earnest
ness monifested by teachers and pupils
alike. This is not the usaal holiday sea
son for fun and flirtation, bet an assembly
of earnest men and women who ore here
for a purpose. In private conversation
this afternoon, Professor McCormick, of
Dallas, pronounced the normal a decided
success. New classes are formed daily to
meet the wishes of ail. The interest of
the work has been greatly enhanoed by
the practical lectures cf Professors
Pritchett, Montgomery end McCormick.
Other interesting lecturers wi'l arrive
next week.
Among tho Austin people who came
down for the Fourth were seen Mrs. Styles,
Misses Red, Andrews and Maxwt II. Most
of the party stayed over to hear the fa
mous Frank Lincoln.
Some fifty edd tents aro occupied at
presont, besides numbers boarding out in
town. Lsrge numbers have signified
their intention of coming later, many of
them next week. No pains are spared by
either the management or the residents of
the town to make all comfor'able. Every
means of healthful recreation are provi
ded on the grounds, and one could hardly
fiDd a more beautiful or animated scene
than that presented on the assembly
grounds after 5 p. m.; here a party of
young ladies and gentlemen engaged in
croquet, there a group of little folks
wholly engrossed iu quoit', marble?, etc.
Lower down, reclining in the shade of the
treep. are the elders, perhaps reading, per
haps discussing the last lecture never the
weather which is always delightful in
San Marcos. To complete en alieadv en
chanting picture one nesd only look out
iu me uismnce wner.ee issue tie eirmas or
music and see the boats gliding hire and
there over the pc-ncefrl liver.
nen i add that not one festive mos
quito breaks the charm by tuuing his lyre
the climax is recched.
A little two end a half year-old son of
Mr. Osoa'. while playing out in the yard
at their home in Calver', found a bottle
containing some carbolic acid, which he
dr.ick in sufficient quart ty to cause h:s
death in a fw moments.
THE RAILROADS.
The Texas Panhandle Route lift
ing a Big Business.
Business of the' Roads Increasing
and Other Railway Notes
of Interest.
The business of the Texas Panhandle
route is so large that there is talk of a
double track. Thil is progress.
The gains in gross earniugs, reported
from week to week by the railways, con
tinue to increase both in number and
amount.
Legislatures and commissions should
remember that common oarriers cannot
provide first class service without a fair
revenue in their treasury.
The very vehemence with which the
demagogues attack the railroad will
cause a reaction, and it cannot long be
delayed.
The railways take people away from
home, show them new scenes end put
them thinking. Railroads are, in their
way, great educators.
The coming generation of brakemen
and switchmen will be dutinguished from
the present by having a higher avtrage of
fingers and thumbs per man.
With i'.s present bridges the Rio Grande
river is a great hindrance to the free ex
change of business between this country
end Mexico. Let us have more and better
bridges.
The railways are accomplishing a good
work in the cause of temperanoe. No
man whose head is muddled irith liquor
should be entrusted with the care of valu
able property, still less with the care of
human lives.
By cutting rates and dealing with
scalpers the railway companies have put
arguments into the mouth of railroad
commissions for framiDg new schedules
and reducing rates permanently.
The manufacturer of first-class power
and automatio brakes for freight trains
will do a booming business from this time
forward. The railroads are taking an ad
vanced position in this matter.
The Mas'er Car Builders found it im
possible to defer aotion on the automatio
freight car coupler question. The rail
ways will also find it impossible to delay
the adoption of automatio couplers any
longer.
It is said that the equlpmeut of the
Texas Panhandle route is taxed to the ut
most by the heavy shipment of live s'O' k
over the line. Thus are the railways tak
ing the place t the (Id cattle trail.
Tho Pullman Palace Car company will
soon put vestibule trains on the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad. All the roads will have
to pnt on vestibules for their through
business. The people like them, and will
patronize tho oompany that iuds them.
May it not be hoped that the day will
come when the grangers will be so far en
lightened as to their own highest interes's
that they wul become pa conservative in
their demands for railway legislation as
the people of Massachusetts and New
York now are?
The Cnt.t.nn Rplf. rnnf.n A hanrlprl tnnrnrrl
St. Louis and making progress, but there
is aanger tnat it win oe outside ot the
state of Missouri before it reaches this
latitude.
The Iowa railroad commissioners will
know more about United States court
practice when they have answered to the
injunction suits broughtagainstthem than
they appear to know about making rail
road rates at fhe present writing.
The railways wiil be busy from this
time until the end c f the yea', and should
show good net earnings, providing they
are wise enough to restore and maintain
rates.
The Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City
and Galveston Railway company is the
name under v hich articles of incorpora
tion have bt en hied at Springfield. The
incorporators are all Chicago men, Fran
cis E. Hinckley being the prime mover in
the enterprise. It is proposed to ton-
struot a lite from Uhicago to a roitt in
Pike county, on the Mississippi river
opposite ti annum1, Jlo., and to Quincy,
III., parallel to the Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy. Mr. Hinckley was seen, bnt
declined to give any information in re
gp.rd to the project fc r the reason that
tho company is not yet organized, and the
scheme very far from being matured.
Chautauqua Notes.
San Mabcos, July 10, 1888
Special Correspondence to the Statesman.
There was a Urge crowd on the grounds
yesterday. Quite a cumber of people
came down from Austin. Ihe largest
crowd of the season attended services at
the tabernacle. Rev. J. D. Soctt preached
to the delight and editicatioa of his
hearers.
There was a large attondanoe
at the
school
Sunday schcol at 9:30 a. m. The
was formally organized, with
H. M.
DuBose pastor, W. H. Shaw, superintend
ent;and J. E. Stovall, librarian.
A children's meeting was held at 3:30
p. m., in which a number of addresses
were made.
At 8:30 p. m. a sermon wa3 preached
by Dean Richardson, San Antonio.
There was en interestirg vospe service
at 7 o'clock in the C. L S. C. department.
JJr. a. Jj. Yeakum, of lyler, arrived this
morning. Prof. Leonaid came down
from Austin to day to dt liver several
lectures before the normal ins itute.
Rev. A. W. Jenson, of Galveston, ar
rived this morning.
Mrs. E. A. Fry and Mrs. M. M. Clardy
are here to assist in the woik of the W.
C. T. U.
Dr. H. S. Thrall delivered a lecture this
morning on the subject of the "Higher
Eduoation of Women." Miss Harrison,
of Greenville, is present, and will deliver
a lecture to night on "What is True Cul
ture?' Wednesday will be Sunday -schocl daF.
Excursion tickets of one fare will be on
sale for that day.
Thursday will be W. C. T. U. dav. and
the women will hold the platform.
We were told that Louisana, end ceneo-
ially New Orleans, was carried bv the
democratic suppression of the negro vote.
And now the democratic city government
has put fifteen or twenty negroes on the
police force. The colored brother will
stand that soi t of suppression forever and
a day. San Fiancisco, Alts, Dem.
Safe and sure to regulate the bowe's.
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A SOUTHERN GIRL.
Her dimpled eheks are pale:
t he's a Illy of the dais,
Not a rose.
In a muslin or a li.wn,
She is f&irrr than the dawn
To her beaue.
Her boots are slim ar d neat,
She is vain about her feet
It U said.
She amimtatee her r's.
But her eyes are like th star;.
Overhead.
On a balcony at night.
With a lleecy cloud of white
Hound her hair
Her grace, ah, who could paint r
fcbe wou'd fascinate a aulut,
I declare.
"Tis a matter of regret
She's a t it of a coquette
Whom I Bin".
On her cruel path she goei",
With a half a duzen beaus
To her string.
But let all that paes by
As her maiden momentB fly,
Dew empearled:
When she marries, on my life,
She will make the dearest wife
In the world.
Samuel Mi.ntubn Peck.
Tufkalooea, A'a., April 11, 18S8.
THE SOUTH'S RESOURCES.
Interesting Figures Gathered
Visiting Experts.
A member of the American Institute o!
Mining Engineers writing in the Boston
Commeroiiil Bulletin of the impression
made on that body by their recent tourot
the south, says:
To give a summary cf what the In
stitute saw, would be:
Ton..
1(1 Iron mines with dally output 2 B05
11 real mines with dni'y output 5,"W
l,i75 coke ovens with dally output 3,5
'JO blaet furnaces with daily output
I rolliDg inillB with daily uuput 800
All of these are in the Birmingham dis
trict, it must be remembered. As to the
amount of iron ore and coal, that wonld
be too great to calculate. Red' mountain
itself is one hundred miles long and a
mile wice and thirty feet thick. It is es
timated to contain 15,000,000 tors of ore
to the mile.
Of the three coal fields in Alabama,
the Warrior ties an area of 7,810 aqtiart
miles; the Cahaba 400, and the Ctofa
also 400 square miles. A recent scien
tific writer, in trying t) compute the
Alabama coal supply, after makicg
the most lit eral doeiuotion, enms it up into
a seam seventy miles long, sixty miles
wide and ten feet deep, equal to 42,100,
000,000 tons of coa', which, tt a daily oon
suinptioa of 10,000 tons, would last 11,500
yef-.rs quite long euough for the present
generation to calculate investmoLts upon.
i.i is nopea your reauers can now soy
why the American Institute of MiuiDtf
Engineers oame here, and why in the next
half cettury, severel millions of people
will come here. Why shtnW
they not come? With a
coal area equal to three-fofcrihs of Eng
land, and iron ore incalculable, Alabama
has scarcely 1,000,000 inhabitants, while
England has 30,000,000 in an area but
7,000 square miles grei ter thon Alabama.
The PAma mathnria thaf. mnrlM Hnirland &
manufacturing center, if Dursued wi'A
make Alabama the same, for Alabama bas
a climate from Tuscaloosa north forming
the hygrometio condition essential to the
manufacture of textile fabrics. Ala
bs ms, by converting her raw ootton in'0
cloth, orn edd annually to h
wealth $50,000,000, which foreign na
tions now pocket by juggling our states
men of former times with the aeductiw
idea of free trade. '
But the new generation, let us hopfi
will cease to worship the ff.lse gods, wU
recognize the opportunities a protective
tariff creates, and insist that it shall re
main our Lationnl policy. Why ehooU
not Alabama's congressman demand an
appropriation, even if it take million'!
large enough to make Mobile a port
through which Alabama can send her
manufactured pre ducts to the states and
nations south of her.
1
The State Treasury.
Clabesdon, Donley county, July C,
To the Democracy of Texas:
The formation of the "independent
party" iu Texas, and the advent of n
candidates in the field for office, maj
render it advisable for me to remind JO"
thtt I am still a candidate for Btate treas
urer, subject to the Botion of the demo"
cratic Btate convention, which meets a
Da'las next month, and I propose to ' s1Dl
or swim" witn the democratic panj "
long as it holds to its principles andnom'"
nate, honest, capable and worthy men f"
office. I have been a ciizenof Texas ft
neprly fifty years, and served her peopW
in the councils of the state as well 9 iD
various civil end military offices. M
record as a pubiio officer and private ci
zen is fcefore the country. I invite
hnronah investirrafinn rt kr,th and if tha
demccrecy believe me honest, capable and
worthy, I Bhall be grateful for the nomi
nation, and, if they believe that I lack i
either, they should not confer it upon
Kxmbt E. McCvixoch.
M.