The La Grange Journal. (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 3, 1883 Page: 2 of 4
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CONTRACT FOR THE NEW STATE
CAPITOL.
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LAGRANGE, MAY 3, 1883.
Tb* Gfilveeton News announcee it
aa a confirmed fact that the yellow
fever exleU now at V era Cruz, and
la of a most virulent type. Luckily,
however, quarantine against Vera
Crua was established by this State
before the report of the existence of
yellow fever was confirmed.
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A horrible discovery is said to
have been made by the Old Testa-
ment revisers. The word rib, in the
second chapter of Genesis, used in
describing the creation of Eve, ought
more correctly te be rendered tail.
This Is, indeed, says the Ix>ndon
Troth, confirmation strong of the
theories of Darwin.
/A dispatch from Houston in the
lalveaton News of May 1st, states
that the v|jWfii‘‘ „ Jvfinifg * !ompsuy
lately organized for the purpose of
developing the vast mineral reeourccs
•f had struck good ore and
plenty of it in tho Hcj^as mm
Situated about eight miles from
Bowie Station on the Boujjmin Pa-
cific Rallr&ad. Many of our Es-
tonia friends arc interested in this
enterprise, and wc congratulate them
upon their success.
--*-••»>-
The Star route prosecution is
dragging itself slowly along- Tho
evidence has closed and the case
now is with tlie counsel, the judge
and Jury. The record contains
4400 pages,and it took Speaker Ken
counsel for the government six dttyj
to make the opening speech. Wh<
Mr. Kerr closed it was proposed
the counsel for the defence to euhmft
the case to the jury without further
argument. This proposition was re-
jected by the prosecution on the
ground that the case for the govern-
ment had not been fully submitted.
Mr. Brewster, the Attorney General,
has made a formal requeat o( Judge
Wiley, to make a speech in the case.
As the Attorney General ia a power-
ful prosecutor, it might be inferred
that the proposal to submit the case
without further argument was made
for the purposo of preventing the At-
torney General from giving his as-
sistance to the government. The de-
fence have reason, doubtless, to (ear
the power of this formidable advo-
cate. He made tbe closing argument
in tbe former trial, and that the de-
fence wants to submit the case, is
not so much that they have such a
good case, as it is a desire to avoid
the dangerous ability of a wonder-
fully successful and persuasive ad-
vocate.
It is evident from the recent dis-
patches from Austin, that there will
be some disagreeable complications
in regard to tba contract to build the
new Btatc capitol. That there will
be material changes both iu the
terms of the contract and tbe plans
and specifications o( U12 building,
there seema to be but little doubt.
It is charged that tbe capitol board
is now dominated and controlled by
the contractors, and hence the in-
ference, that terms will be dictated
and changes made, which will be in
the interest of tlie Chicago syndicate.
That such a vast portion of tbe pub-
lic domain should be given to the
contractors, for building tbe new
state capitol, lias been severely criti-
cised by tbe press generally, and has
been u source of discontent through-
out the stale. It is now tbe univer
sal impression that tbe Stale has paid
dearly for its whistle, and, that the
contractors have made an extraordi
oary good bargain. If this be a fact,
it would be impardoualile in the
capitol Hoard to make any conces-
sion or change in the contract that
would enhance the inreresta of the
syndicate and compromise or impair
those of the State. If it be to the
interest of the state to do so a strict
enforcement of the original contract
sheuld be demanded. At a recent
meeting of the board, which met to
consider certain demands of the con-
tractors in regard to proposed
changes, it is reported that access to
the council chamber was denied to
the reportorial fraturnlty. This
species of Star chamber proceedings
was emphatically denounced by Gov-
ernor Ireland in his recent canvass
throughout the State; and an open
and freo access to the public at large
to all the state proceedings of tins
character, was a distinct plank in his
platform. This departure from a
policy so recently inaugurated and
with its connection to the proposed
changes in the contract and plans ot
the new capitol, was interpreted as a
sign that boded no good to the slate.
If the capitol board does in the pres-
ent condition of things make auy
concessions compromising the inter-
ests of the state their action cannot
be too loudly condemned and it
would not be uncharitable to attribute
h action to corruption. ^
miserably at that. Tbis element ia
like so mwch explosive material in
tbe social edifice, and needs only to
be touched to be made dangerous.
Hunger and degradation makes them
ripe for tumult with their natural dis-
regard for the property or person of
their neighbor, it will take but little
for them te eel at defiance all law and
order. Tbis problem ia giving the
statesmen on both sides of the At-
lantic grave and serious trouble.
They estimate and fully appreciate
tbe danger and they are atnving to
avoid it.
La Putriu, of Mexico city, in a re-
view of the foreign relations of the
Mexicun republic, finds the prospect
everywhere pleasant. It notes to-
gether tlie convention for fixing tlie
boundaries with the United States
and the reciprocity treaty. Togeth-
er they form parla oi a national
scheme which would be incomplete
with either alone. The treaty, if
adopted, insures a development
which will enable the industries of
both countries to develop and enjoy
a satisfactory participation in the ad-
vantages of the other country. Thus
each may he content with the politi-
cal boundaries, which, being fixed,
will tend to the avoidance of disputes.
The News will add that so will also
tlie interests which originates in re-
ciprocal trade. The more commerce
countries enjoy, the more they es-
teem peace, tbe less time and dispo
sition their citizens have to hatch
schemes of conquest, and tlie fewer
persons are disposed to lend their
attention to such schemes. Com-
merce is the great and only true,
permanent civilizer, as industry is
the mainstay of morality.—News.
Real Estate Transfers.
•
Jno.8. Ilolmnu to Christina Soyii-
ler, 101 3-10 acres J. Gomez, 276 acres
S. A. Pugh and 513 310 acres II. A us
tin leagues. Con. $13,807,40.
Mrs. I. E, I’owoll ct al. to J. EMe-
Clatchy, 68 acres J. II. Moore league
and adjoining LaGrauge. Con. $1600.
A nna Esehenhcrg to Jacob Dorco,
25 acres E. Anderson league.
Con. $525.
Release: C. Kruschel to Adolph
Richter.
A Richter and wife to Jacob Doree,
50 1-2 acres E. Anderson league. Con.
$550.
Col. Jack Hays.
A dispatches from San Francisco
announces tbe death of Col. John
C. Hays, better known in the annals
of Tsxm as Colonel Jack Hays. The
name of this bold nnd intrepid sol-
dier ia familiar to every one acquaint-
ed with Texas history. He was
chiefly identified with the fortunes of
this commonwealth when it was yet an
infant republic. (Ic was a bold and
gallant fighter, and his name was a
terror to the herder Mexican nnd In-
dian marauder. He commanded n
company of rangurs during the strug-
gle for independence, and wou fresh
laurels in the service of the United
States in the war with Mexico, ilc
waa a hardy and indefatigable
pioneer, and his encounters with the
savages end Mexicans; his hair-
breath eacapes would fill a volume
bmto Interesting snd thrilling than
tbe most probable creations of fic-
tion. Daring the gold fever excite-
ment of 1849 he removed to Califor-
nio, whore he resided till the day of
hie death. It is not without interest
to know that be was honored by his
adopted atato In many ways, and that
ho died aa ho had lived an honored
nnd respected citizen. It Is not
without regret that we are called
upon to register tho departures of
thane old but honored few, tbe land
■arks of the Republic.
A.
isting Social Evils and Dange;
It is apparent to every person who
has observed the social conditions
and tbe progress of current events in
both hemispheres, that there exists
beneath the leading governments
thereof hidden dangers of no smalt
magnitude. The cause of discontent
in tills country is now in its incip-
icncy, but in Europe it has assumed
such proportions that there is great
cause to he alarmed. The social
condition of Europe to-day is like
the crater of a volcano, it only awaits
tho lime to burst forth in anarchy
and destruction of all constituted au-
thority. The same forces that pre-
cipitated, the French refutation aud
worked the upheaval of the French
government and French society is
now slowly accomplishing its deadly
and destructive work. The strong
arm of the government may he able
to bold it in check and to prevent it
for awhile, but tbe crisis will come
soon or late. The pertinacity of the
Irish tenant in resisting tlie English
government, shows that that govern-
ment has not sufficient terror to force
him to rest content with his condi-
tion, Oppression can be carried to
such an extent that it defeats itself;
there is a point at which endurance
is converted into resistance. It is a
fact established by history, that the
wild and destructive spirit of the
French revolution was born and nur-
tured by the long, cruel and syste-
matic oppression with which the gov-
ernment had continued to grind the
population into the lowest depths of
dcgregalion, until tho passive for-
bearance of the peasant was turned
into a resistless lury. The spirit of
discontent is rife and its low mur-
murs arc the distant muttcrings
of the thundor that foretells the
approaching storm. If (here is
no change; if aflairs take no
turn, and no effort is made to pacify
and remove the cause of discontent
tbe danger will continue to augment
ila proportions till it gets beyond all
human control. The Russian nihilist,
the Irish dynamitist, the French
commune are all exponents, and (la-
ger boards that point to evils which
if not removed will he like magazines
or sleeping volcanoes beneath the
social structure. It is wisdom to
profit by the experience of others or
Of the past, Tbe complaints of tbe
oppressed must be heeded. It is es-
timated that more than one-half of
tbe population of Europe live from
hand to month and live poorly and
A ORANGE LODGE NO. 505,
K. of H.
Meets Hint and third Hntuiday nights of
each month at tlioir hall. All brethren in
good standing are invited to attend.
A. IIAIDU8EK, Dictator.
O. L. Pr-utoriiw, Reporter,
rjULISMAN LODGE NO. 73,
K&LofH.
Meets first and third Tuesday nights of
each month at tho K of II. Hall, in La
Qrango. All brethren in good standing
are invited to attend.
A. J. ROSENTHAL, Protector,
O. L. PR/KTohius, Secretary.
J A GRANGE COUNCIL NO. 171,
A. C. of H.
Meets first slid third Wednesday nights
of each month ut tlie K of II. Hall. All
brethren in good standing are invited to
attend.
IT. A. BRANDT, Commander,
O. L. Pli*Touirs, Secretary.
ON LYj$35!
I inn now soiling the New Wheeler
A Wilson No. 8 sewing machine, drop leaf
mid two drawers, at. the low price of $35,
The same ninrhine is being sold by others
for (145. I can also furnish any kind of
machines wanted.
H. F. LANGE,
n48-6m LaGrauge, Texas.
NOTICE!
VTOTICE is hereby given that the regular
ly Animal Meeting of the Dircotors and
of the Stockholders of tlie Houston A
Texas Central Railway Company will lie
hold at the Coin puny’s office, in the City
of Houston, Harris county Texas, on Mon-
day, May 7th, 1883.
A. S. RICHARDSON,
n5-5w Secretary.
J. L. KENNON,
LIVERY
SALE
—AND-
FEED
Fl.ATO.MA, TkxAS.
Good teams, hacks, buggies and saddlo
horses to hire at low rates. Will Imard
horses by the day, week or month, nnd
all animals entrusted to my care will re-
ceive the best attention. I will also
BUY AND SELL HORSES.
pyGood outfits for Commercial Travel-
ers. Stable on North side ol railroad,
near the St. Louis Hotel.
New Goods!
Just Received and to Arrive!
Brushes—Hair, Cloth and Shaving.
Pino combs, from 25 to 50 cts.
Hair dressing combs, from 20 to 75 cts.
Fish hooks—assorted, 5 to 25 cts |>er dor.
Water proof percussion caps and musket
caps.
Marbles—china and glass, nssorlo 1 sires.
Dominoes. Violin strings, the best.
Fish lines of assorted sires from 3 to 25
cts. each.
Crochet needles from 5 to 25 els. each.
Aecorde.ins from $2 to $10 each.
Pencils from :t to 10 cts. etch, and sun-
dries top numerous to mention, low for
cssh.
CITY DRUG STORE.
————■■
A Valuable Addition.—Because
it is beaefloisl to the scalp and adds
to |>er»oaal beauty by restoring color
and lustre to grey or faded heir, is
why Parker’s Hair Balaam is such a
popular dressing.
The LmGAnge Publishing Com-
pany will print letter beads, bill
heads and business cards or envel-
opes, as neatly and well aa tbe best,
at (lalveaton'pricea.
Nothing Mhort of Unmtatakable
Benefits
Conferred upon tens of thousands of
sufferers could originate and maintain
the reputation which Avkh's Haiisa-
FAIUL1.A enjoys. It is u compouud of
the best vegetable alteratives, with tlie
Iodides of Potassium aud Irou,—all
powerful, blood-making, blood-cleansing
and life-sustaining — ami Is the most
effectual of ,n)l remedies for scrofu-
lous, mercurial, or lilood disorders.
Uniformly successful and certain, It
produces rapid ami complete cures of
Scrofola, Sores, Bolls, Humors, Pim-
ples, Eruptions, Sklu Diseases aud all
disorders arising from impurity of the
blood. By its invigorating effects It
always relieves and often cures Liver
Complaints, Fcmnle Weaknesses and
Irregularities, aud Is a potent renewer
of waning vitality. For purifying the
blood It has no equal. It tones up the
system, restores and preserves the
health, and Imparts vigor and energy.
For forty years ft has been in extensive
use, and Is to-day tho most available
medicine for the suffering sick.
For sole by ull druggists.
P. F. DOYLE,
CARPENTER AND BUILDER
—AND—
Dealer in Avenill Paints, and Allmstiue.
Orders solicited for all kinds of carpenter
work, nnd satisfaction guaranteed.
DON’T_PAY!
* LL parties indebted to the Wheeler A
IX Wilson Sowing Machine Company are
hereby notified not to pay any money to
J. B, Dixou oh notes ot said Company, is
he is no louget their agent. • No receipt
given by him,after this date, will be recog-
nized by the Company.
GEORGE . WASHINGTON,
Manager for Wheeler A Wilson Manu-
facturing Company.
LaGrauge, Texas, April 26th, 1883. 8-3
LA GRANGE HOTEL,
CARTER ft WILLIAMS, Proprietors.
ee
LaU RANGE, - - - T KX AS.
rums well known house having recently
A changed hands, the present proprietors
will exert themselves to conduct it in
such a manner ns to merit a liberal share
of the public patruuage.
CP Sample rooms for Commercial Trav-
elers. ap5-6m
UPTQJT HOUSE,
S. S. BOYKIN, Proprietor.
SCHULENBURG, - TEXAS.
The Upton has been generally lopaired
aud renovated, and it is thu determina-
tion of the proprietor to conduct it in such
a manner as to merit a liberal share of tlie
public pntmnagfi.
Convenient rooms for Commercial Trav-
elers. n5 I f
—HEALER IN—
Cehebal mebchahoisF
DBY GOODS,
Bools nnd Shoes, Hardware, Queenswnre,
Crockery and Grocorios. Agont for .1. K.
Hall’s Plows, An., Letup's Itoer, Clark's
O. N. T. Thread, Whitewater and Hunts-
ville wagons. Flour by the car load.
Lagrange, Texas.
(jARRIAfiB MARB|
-A.3STID--
CARRIAGE PAINTER.
LaGkangk, Tkxas.
A fine flock of new buggies and car-
riages always on hand at low prices.
n28 3m
THJK
COLORADO BRIDGE!
THE BOOM CONTINUES!
— nKAi.Kns in-
DRY GOODS, BOOTS. SHOES, HATH,
CAPS, CROCKERY, HARDWARE,
GROCERIES, ETC . ETC., ARE
ALSO HAVINO A BIG
“BOOM”
In (lie way of sales of the above mer-
chandise. Oor goods are new and fresh.
GIVE US A CALL
and the money yon save in your purchase*
Bom ns will enable yoq to take Mock in
tho Bridge. n4-3m
Our Motto: Promptness and Square Dealing.
It. F1. DAY, W. M. CHANDLEIi,
D/a'V' e& CHANDLER,
J E W ET_.E R S -
Dealers iu Jewelry, Watches, Silverware, Clocks, Spectacles an<l Fumy Clouds.
Watches and Jewelry Repaired and Warrented by R. F. Day, on the shortest notice,
and at moderate rates.
Everything sold by us is guaranteed to be as represented.
We take pleasure in showing ourgoods to parties wishing anything in our line whether
they purchase or not. Office west side public square.
C. WOLF,
BOOT M SHOE
MASSE.
Shop on the Sonth side of Public Square,
LaGKANGE, TEXAS.
All styles of boots aud shoes niude to
onler. Only the best of material used.
Repairing douo with neatness and dis-
patch. n4-ly
Bruno H
DKALKIt IN
STAPLE AND FANCY
GH.OC2ER.X2CS,
CONFECTIONARIES, CANNED GOODS,
TOBACCOS, Ac.
lias also a Bakery in connection there-
with, ami can famish fresh bread and
cakes at all times.
SODA. WJlTJBR.
During the warm season Ice Cold Soda
Water will bo kept constantly on hand.
A Common-sense Remedy,
NO MORE
RHEUMATISM, GOUT OR
NEURALGIA.
IMMEDIATE RELIEF WARRANTED,
PERMANENT CURE GUARANTEED.
Five years established and never known
to fail in a single case, acute or chronic.
Refer to all prominent physicians and
druggists for the standing of Salitylicn.
SECRETI
THE ONLY DISSOLVER OF THE POI8
ONOU8 URIC ACID WHICH EX-
ISTS 1NTHE BLOOD OF RHEU-
MATIC AND GOUTY l’A
TIENTS.
SALICY’LICA is known as a common-
sense remedy, because it strikes directly
at the canso of Rheumatism, Gout anil
Neuralgia, while so many ao-called ape
cities and supposed panaceas only treat
locally the efieets.
It has been oonceded by eminent scien-
tist that outward applications, such as
rubbing witb oils, ointments, liniments,
and soothing lotions will not eradicate
these diseases which are the result of the
poisoning of the blood with Uric Acid.
SALICYLICA works with marvelous ef-
fect on this acid, and so removes the dis-
order. It is now exclusively used by all
celebrated physicians of America nnd
Enrope. Highest Medical Academy of
Paris reports 95 per cent cures In three
days
REMEMBER
that SALICYLICA is a certain cure for
Rheumatism, Gout and Nenralgin. The
moat iutonae pains aro subdnod almost in-
stantly.
Give it a trial. Relief guaranteed or
money refunded.
Thousands of testimonials sent on ap-
$1 a box. 6 boxes for |5.
Sent free by mall on receipt of monoy.
ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR IT-
lint do not be deluded into taking imi-
tations or substitutes, or something recom-
mended as “ jast as good !’’ Insist on the
genuine with the name of WA8HBURNE
A CO. on each box, which is guaroateod
chemically pure under onr signature, mi
indispensable requisite to Insure success in
the treatment. Take no other, or solid to
ns
Wasiibuhne A Co. Proprietors.
2*7 Broadway, cor. Reudo St. New York
HEADACHE
WRIGHTS INDIAN VEGETABLE PILLS
fiNfirVmUMt; MtMflic. MmKo. All Dratfifc.
»*mi ITS (Mi Ilia
miN vAItta*
kiwji. >■
Umu rorktMJ *4 YaHiUUf Mxl flow
Plant*, V rm! TfHa,et« luvaJufbto to a
IKVSf. tSiTRoiT
MiOM.
THE
SAL<=>0^
FRITZ STREITHOFF, Proprietor.
THE BAITS SAXjOOXT
Is always supplied with the choicest of liquors, wines and
cigars. In connection with the saloon is also one of the best
and most elegantly arranged Billiard Halls to be found in
Southwestern Texas. An invitation is extended to all.
Southern Pacific E. P.
J. F. McCLATCHY’S,
Livery, Sale and Feed Stable,
UTJYS AND SELLS HORSES
Wive Me n Call, Try Our Trains anal Hiitisfy Vonraelvra.
Business strictly Cash. No Credit.
NETT BTJGGIES FOB. SALE-
The Original “Sunsot” and “Star and Cresent” Route.
THE GREAT EAST AND WEST LINE.
THROUGH PALACE SLEEPING CARS FROM NEW ORLEANS, HOUSTON
AND SAN ANTONIO
TO SAN FRANCISCO WITHOUT CHANGE'
... ovum nut. ,i. in laiuruuginy equipped witn with all modem improve-
ment* conducive to the nlensnro of a long jonrney. Solid ond secure roadbed. Steel
mil*. Excellent, eating-houses at convenient intervals. The moat picturesque scenery
imaginable. Polite and attentive employes, etc., otc.
By taking this routo you can Imvo your baggage checked through, thus avoiding
the anuoyiince of rechecking nt junction point-, an advantage that NO OTHER LINK
pouoncs.
It is boiiud to he the popular route, and is the only "all the rear round" route to
BENSON, ARIZONA; COLTON, CAL. ; ' FRESNO CAL-
TUCSON, “ LOS ANGELES, CAL ; MADERA
MARICOPA, “ SUMNER, » MERCED
YUMA. “ GOSHEN, “ LATHROP “
STOCKTON, " SACRAMENTO, “ HAN JOSE,' ••
—AKT1D--
BAN FRANCISCO.
This is tbe direct route between West, Southwest Texas and Mexico, anil all point* in
the East, Rmilheastnod North. Rut one change of ears to St. lam is, Chicago, Louis-
ville. Cincinnati, Baltimore or Washington, nml hut two changes to Philadelphia and
, H®?*.u,n '''“'•^connections are made with all diverging linea for points
In IllinoU, Iowa Nebraska, Wisconsin, Minnesota and the K«ft; and at Roeekbcrg
Junction with all trains on the Gulf, Colorado nnd Santa Fo Railway
. For information regarding rates, time, etc., call on or address the Agent■ of G. II
A H. A. Railway 8y«t«in. " •
T. P. NICHOLS, Ticket Agent, P. B. FREER, Ticket Agent.
Houston. Monger Hotel, 8an Antonio, or
X* W. PIERCE, Jr., G. P. and T. A.., Houston, Texas.
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