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SPECIAL DRIVE ON MATGMS.
FOB ONE WEEK ONLY,
Iven & Judd's 800?b, Parlors, per grosa $3 25
Ives & Judd's 200'«, Parlors, per gross 8 30
Ives A; Judd's 60's, Parlors, per gross 70
Iyt'B & Judd's No. 1 Sulphur, per gross 70
We name special low figures on American Sar-
dines, Pickles in glass ami wood, California Can-
ned Fruits, and all Baltimore packed Canned
Goods. Have money by sending orders to
LEO ZANDER & HENDERSON,
CASH WHOLESALE CROGERS.
en, 27 and 20 KTIIUNO, BH.VB8T01
A R R I V E D
A Carload of the Celebrated
CALIFORNIA WINES,
DIRECT FROM THE
V1NEYARII8 OF LOS ANGELOS.
f STRICTLY PURE.
Vlilcb we offer at the VERY LOWEST PRICES.
Itelaliner, Hook, Angelica, Clarets, Zln-
fun (I el Red Who. P«rt and Sherry;
also Pure 'rape Brandy.
We warrant theae p"v ds equal to any imported.
BEND '• IA.L ORDER.
We also havf m stock full Line of
FIREWORKS, FIRE-ORAOKERS,
NUTfr, CANDIES, Etc.
fOCKE, li KENS&URGE
WHOLE -ALE GROCERS,
Importers & Cotton Factors,
STRAND, GALVESTON.
TJREMONT OPERA-HOUSE
For Two Nights and Wednesday Matinee,
Commencing TUESDAY, Dec. 9, Miss
CARRIE. SWAIN
and Dramatic Company under the management of
FEED G. MAEDEH,
In a new, startling play, by Fred O. Maeder, writ-
ten expressly for CARRIE SWAIN,
THE LITTLfc JOKER.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13,
REV. 1)E WITT TALMiGE.
SUBJECT—"BKIGHT SIDE OP THINGIS."
Sunday, December 14—Fannie Louise Bucklng-
ham as Mazeppa.
Bead Boiler Mm Bill
OPENS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17.
Largest and Finest Rink In the Southwest. Ses-
sions—10:00 to 12:00 a m.; 2:30 to 5:30 p. m.; 7:00 to
10:80 p. m. Musical Special Me* F.-rhlhiM«~
and Bicycle Riding each e*
MSwKl °n 8ho,Lib of Congress ii»s
C. i . CHtESMAN & SON'S
DANCINW ACADEMY,
A 7 nUTILLE RY HALL.
Bee Otaaiia-. rr call at 417 Twkktv-s'kcokd street.
SUGAR and
MOLASSES.
I am receiving large consignments
almost daily. My wo/rehouses
are full, and the goods must be
sold.
Send for samples and prices before
buying elsewhere. Special in-
ducements in carload lots. Can
supply wholesale dealers through-
out the State cheaper than they
have figured before.
Wm.D. CLEVELAND
HOUSTON.
SAFES
AND
Vault Doors
FOR SALE.
New Fire - pro»f Vault Door.
JO,. .
New Fire and Barglar-proof Safe.
^fas the latest Improved Burglar-proof Chest,
with Crane Hinge, and first-class Bank Lock.
One New Fire-Proof Safe.
These articles are of first-class manufacture, just
from the factory, and for sale cheap,
ADDRESS FOR PARTICULARS,
GEO. ffl. STEIRER & CO.
Commission and Grain Merchants,
272 Strand, - - Galveston.
REED'S
GILT-EDGE TONIC.
Indorsed by the leading chemists and pharmacists
of the United States, notably Professors Silliman
and Barker, of New Haven, Conn., both of whom
are authors of standard works on chemistry. The
best remedy for malaria, chills and fever and indl
gestion. A close attention to the directions cures
every case without fail,
SOLD BY DEALER8 EVERYWHERE
Country merchants will find REED'S GILT-EDGE
TONIC, like all staple goods, in the stocks of all
LEADING WHOLESALE MERCHANTS.
With each five cases a splendid eight-day striking
Grandfather's Clock.
REED'S ft II/T-EDQE T< )NIC.
ATRIAL GIVFN ME WILL CONVINCE THE
Jljl most skeptical that for quality and price my
poods t-an not be excelled. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. Order sample box. Cigar* from $3) a M
and upward; Cigarettes, $2 •<£>; Tobaccos, 83c lb ;
Cig. Paj er, $2 50 100. A W. Samuels, Strand & 22d.
*
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Okrick op Publications Nos, 184 and 186 Mbuhanio Street, Galveston. Entered at the Postoffice at Galveston ai Second-class Matter.
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VOL. XLIIL-JNO 231. GALVESTON. TEXAS. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10,1884, ESTABLISHED 1842.
POWDER
Absolutely Pure.
This Powder never varies. A marvel of purity,
strength and wholesomeness. More economical
than the ordinary kinds. Sold only in cans.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 106 Wall St., N.Y.
ANDERSON
SOUR MASH VISIT
8 - ■ TEARS OLD ■ ■ 3
We offer the above well-known brand
of WHISKY, In lots of FIVE BARRELS
or more, in bond, at 40c Caah.
UHUf & 1UNGE
TREMOHT HOTEL,
GALVESTON, TEXAS.
7horovghly refitted and refurnished. Th«
most complete Hotel in the South, conducted
in a strictly first-class manner.
1.1 MgILHEINY, Mgr.
I. LOVENBERG,
AGENT 1 OR THE
Niagara Fire Ins. Co,
OF NEW YORK, AND
Crescent Insurance Co.,
OF NEW ORLEANS.
GALVESTON COTTON RECEIPTS.
TUISDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1884.
Bales.
Utilf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad
and connections 1S96
Missouri Pacific tailroad and connec-
tion. 3506
Houston Navigation company and con-
nections *
Various SI
Total 40S6
Exports this day 1017
Stock on hand 70,025
HENDERSON.
Church Dedication — Cotton — County Officers
Uualllled, Etc.
[Special to The News.]
Henderson, December 9.—In answer to an
invitation by the congregation Major Penn
conducted the services dedicating the new
Baptist church at this place. The major first
asked how much was owing on the building,
as he will not dedicate a church that is under
debt. When answered that all debts were
paid the services were proceeded with. Rev.
Parker delivered the dedicatory prayer, and
the opening prayer was offered by the pastor,
Rev. B. B. Williams, to whom much pra'se
must be awarded for his energy and unselfish
labor for the cause of the Master amoug all
_ Christians as well as the members of his own
'congregation. The new church is a handsome
frame building, 88x52 feet, with a seating ca-
pacity of about 300, handsomely finished and
comfortably Ifurnished, at a cost of $23, all of
which is paid for. The Baptist church has
made remarkable progress in Henderson with-
in the last three years, and has moved from a
very moderate position to one that is second to
none as to membership and importance for
good.
Cotton is coming in quite lively and will
soon be marketed. Business fair.
The new county officers have all qualified
and commenced work; and will give unusual
satisfaction. An effort will be made to em-
ploy prisoners who are lying out fines in jail
at work on the roads. This practice of lying
out fines has become au expensive nuisance.
There is no disgrace attached to imprisonment
in tbe minds of the average freedmen, and
they would stay in jail the balance of the
century if assured or enough to eat and no
labor.
County Judge J. H. Turner is giving great
satisfaction by the manner in which he con-
ducts his court, pushing his business along
rapidly and with the utmost courtesy to all.
llejor Penn has promised to preach here for
one week during January.
The Texas and Pacific Exhibits.
[Special to The News.]
Dallas, December 9.—The car to carry the
Texas and Pacific railway exhibits to the New
Orleans exposition will leave Friday morning,
under the management of Professor Roestler,
of the company's land office. To date 500 ex-
hibits have been classified and artistically put
up. including specimens of every wood, min-
eral, horticultural and agricultural product
frowp in the itxas territory of thg Missouri
acific systt in. Tbe fruits and vegetables are
of mammoth size, among them being a pump-
kin, weighing 120 poun is; potatoes, averaging
two pounds; peaches, 11, aud apples, 13 inches
in circumference.
Inquest on the Body oran Unknown .Man,
[Special to the News.i
El Paso, December 9.—An inquest was
held on the body of a man supposed to be a
Frenchman, about 45 years old, by Justice
Lew Davis, this morning, between this city
ai d Ysleta. The body was a few feet from
the track of the Texas and Pacific railroad,
and bad evidently lain there eight or ten
hours. There were no marks • of violence oa
bis b.cdy. The identity of the minis un-
known.
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
ONE REASON WHY TEXAS SHOULD
FURNISH A CABINET OFFICER.
The Washington Sentinel Has a Hood Word for
the Lonit Slar Plain and Thinks Hon.
John Hancock Well Fitted for
Cleveland's Cabinet.
IBpecial to Tbk Nkws.I
Washington, December 9.—If the custom
which formerly prevailed of awarding cabi-
net portfolios to those States which gave the
largest popular majorities to the successful
party, should prevail in determiniag the selec-
tion of President Cleveland's cabinet, there is
no reason why Texas should not be called
upon to furnish a men tor one of these posi-
tions. Several distinguished citizens of the
State are prominently spoken of in this con-
nection, and tbe friends of each are earnestly
pressing their respective claims. Judge Han-
cock is made the Bubject of a column leader in
the Washington Sentinel of this city, in which
be is ably advocated for such promotion. The
following extracts from tbe article present an
idea of tbe grounds upon which his appoint-
ment is urged:
In any programme for the new administration,
the great and growing empire of Texas should not
be omitted from the cast. It gave Cleveland a ma-
jority surpassing the beat either he or his opponent
teceived Its vast territory, its grand resources
and its increasing population put the State in the
front rank not only of ilie South, but of the
Union. * * •»»•»»*
Texas stands guard at the gateway of Mexico,
and of the new policy which is expected to break
down the commercial barriers that have so long
obstructed our trade and impaired our friendly
relations with the nearest and most important re-
public. The recent treaty promises large results
to both countries, but its success materially de-
pends upon the wisdom and direction that shall be
exerted at Washington.
Among the men in the South r re-emlnentiy qual-
ified for a place in the cabinet is John Hancock, of
Texas; tbe more so because he doe. not seek any
preferment, and has habitually discountenanced
the use of his name in such a connection.
He was a member of the state legislature in 1361,
and refused to take the oath of alleglan e to the
confederacy. As a Union man In that time of
trial, and in a community almost solid for seces-
sion, he would make no compromise of principle,
and he stood out bravely for his convictions at
great personal peril.
After the close of the civil war he was cho»en a
member of the constitutional convention, and was
i arnest and effective in his efforts to restore the
Stale to her place In the Union, and to silence the
factious discords which kept the wounds of the
rebell on from healing.
■Judge Hancock acquired a national reputation
in the Forty- second, Forty third and Forty-fourth
Congresses as a sound legislator, a sagacious leader
and a wise adviser on all public questions. Calm
In judgment, discreet in council, courageous la ac-
tion and firm in purpose, he may be regarded as
among the very foremost of our public men. A
manly and modest reserve has kept him back when
inferiors have gone forward and occupied places
that would have been graced by his ability and
honored by his service.
There is every reason to believe that Judge
Hancock would stand a good chance for a
place in the cabinet should tbe president con-
clude to recognize Texas by the appointment
of ©ne of her citizens.
Southern members of Congress are growing
uneasy upon the question of official patronage.
Tbe question that disturbs them is as to
whether the senators will claim it. There is
reticence among tbe latter, though some have
spoken out They gay that from tlmo Im-
memorial the senators when in accord with
the president have dispensed the patron-
age of their respective States. When
this matter is developed there will
be lively times bare. Members of the House
claim the right to manage the affairs of their
respective districts at least.
Texas is eulogized in strong term? by North-
ern Democrats for her overwhelming Demo-
cratic majority, while the same cause induces
the Republicans to regard her about as unfa
vorably as General Sheridan did. A promi
nent Republican paper remarks that if there is
any place that has a larger Democratic ma-
j ority than Texas it is hell.
THE BADS BILL.
Effort to Have the Meaaure Made the Special
Order for Monday.
[Special to The News.]
Washington, December 9.—Senator Coke
made an effort to-day to get the Eads bill up
in order to make it the special order for Mon-
day next, but Senator McMillan, of Minnesota,
objected. Subsequently he informed Senator
Coke that he would to-morrow agree to ap-
point an early date after the holidays for its
consideration. Mr. McMillan is tbe chairman
of the committee on commerce, and was the
only member of the committee who voted
against reporting the bill favorably. His ob-
jection to considering tbe bill before the holi-
days is that he desires that much time to con-
sider the measure.
POSTAL MATTERS.
Varlona Change. In the Service of Intere.t
Throughout the State.
I Special, to The Newb.1
Washington, December 9.—The following
changes have been made in the postal service
ill Texas:
Postoffice discontinued: Kirkwood, Tarrant
county; mail to Double Springs.
Changes in Star schedules: Lytle to Ross-
ville. Leave Lytle daily, except Sundays, at
10:30 b. m.; arrive at Rossville by 3:30 p. m.
Leave Rossville daily, except Sundays, at 4:30
d. m.; arrive at Lytle by 8 a. m.
Arlington to Johnson's station. Leave Ar-
lington daily, except Sundays, at 9 a. m.; ar-
rive at Johnson's station by 10 a. m. Leave
Johnson's station daily, except Sundays, at
10:20 a. m.; arrive at Arlington by 11:20a. m.
Newton to Holly Springs. Leave Newton
Fridays at 12 m.; arrive at Holljr Springs by
2 p. m. Leave Holly Springs Fridays at 9 a.
m.; arrive at Newton by 11 a. m.
Acting postmaster commissioned: S. A.
Dunagen, Cade.
lhe Mexican Reciprocity Treaty.
IBpegial to The News.1
Washington, December 9.—Mr. Hewitt, of
New York, states that he will call up the bill
to carry into effect the Mexican reciprocity
treaty as soon as the interstate commerce bill
is disposed of.
Mr. Mills is represented by the Star of this
city as being opposed to the bill. It to-day
reports him as saying that he will oppose it
because it is all in the interest of manufac-
turers to the exclusion of agriculturists, and
discriminates against agricultural products.
It is understood that the other Texas members
will support it,
Working on Strictly " Buainca. Principles."
[Special to The News.1
Washington, December 9.—It appears that
some of tbe parties who have been figuring
most prominently as lobbyists against the
Eads bill would be more than willing to work
on the other side if it were made worth their
while to do so. Like the average lobbyist,
they seem to be workiug strictly on business
principles, and with a view to realizing as
much as possible for their services.
NATIONAL CAPITAL NOTES.
Annual Report of the Supervising Inspector-
general of Steam Vessels.
Washington. December 9.—General Du-
mont, supervising inspector general of steaui
vi ssels, in his annual report, sayB: Thj total
loss of life was 271 persons, thirteen less than
tbe previous year. But for the unfortunate
accident to the steamer Columbus the number
of lives lest during the year would have been
!efs than fir many years past. Refarenja i3
made to the case with more regret for the
reason that the accident could not and wo ild
not have occurred except for gro-s remissness
in the duty of the commanding officer of the
ship, who yielded to the temptation of going to
sleep while acting as pilot of his ship, when at
the timr she was being navigated through the
most perilous portion of her voyage. The ac-
cident shows how important are .the wisest
i recautions, when their execution depends
upon human fallibility and powers of endur-
ance. ReleniLg to accidents by explosions
the supervising inspector general says:
'1 hough the number of such accidents is less
than in previous years it is to be regretted the
number had not been still less than it was,
particularly as it has been charged, and not
satisfactorily disproved, that one notable acci-
dent of this nature—tbe Iliverdale—was
chargeable to the inattention to duty of an
< fficer of the inspection service charged with
the inspection or steamers' boilers.
The supervising inspector general reports the
unexperded balance in tbe treasury to the
credit of tbe inspection service $570,950.
The C.ae of Robert Carrack.
Washington, December 9.—The case of Ro-
bert Carrack, who petitioned for a writ of
mandamus on Secretary Teller, has been cer-
tified to the general term. Carrack claims
title, as settler under the pre-emption act, to
the Arsenal island, opposite St. Louis, and
wantB a mandamus to compel Secretary Teller
to.order a survey.
Presented to the President.
Washinkton,December 9.—Colonel Oyama,
Japanese minister of war, was presented to
the president to-day by the secretary of state.
He was accompanied by the secretary of the
Chinese legation.
• A. F. AM) A. B.
ANNUAL CONVOCATION OF THE
GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS.
One Hundred and Fifty-two Lodge. Represented
at Houston—Meeting of the Royal Arch
Chapter—Report, of Grand Ofll-
cers— Lodge of Sorrow.
[Special to The News.]
Houston, December 9.—The Most Worship-
ful Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of Texas,
convened at the Masonic temple at 10 o'clock
this morning. The lodge was opened in am-
ple form by Grand Master W. H. Nichols. All
the grand officers, with the exception
of Grand Chaplain John, were present.
The grand secretary called the roll and
152 lodges responded. The grand master then
delivered bis 'annual address. It was a
very lengtly document, covering over 100
pages of foolscap and its delivery consumed
upward of two hours. The address was re-
replete with facts and arguments of interest to
the order and fairly sparkled with wit and
brilliant messages.
The grand master recommended that this
being a year of jubilee, all brethren suspend-
ed for nonpayment of dues should be rein-
stated. He also recommended that the jubilee
year be properly observed. The report shows
that there are 600 lodges in Texas and a total
membership of upwards of 16,000.
The addreri was well received by the breth-
ren, and Brother Nichols was the recipient of
many war*. compliments on Jthe excellence
and briUlu^'%1 his address. At the conclu-
sion of the grand master's address the right
worshipful deputy grand master announced
the list of committees, and on motion the
grand master's address was referred in sec-
tions to the proper committees.
Tbe reports of the grand secretary and
grand treasurer were next submitted and both
were referred to the finance committee. The
secretary's report shows the receipts upward
of $12,000 during the fiscal year. At 2 o'olock
the lodge was called off from labor and will
reconvene at 10 to-morrow.
Tbe committees were busily at work tbls
afternoon, preparing reports. C. W. Preston,
of Galveston, is chairman of the credentials
committee, and Messrs. Mott and McDonald,
of Galveston, are also serving on important
committees.
There are about 500 Masons present in the
city, and more are expected to morrow. The
GalveBton delegation bo far is numerically
small. The real buiiness of the meeting will
commence to-day. It is probable that the
present right worshipful deputy grand master
will be elected grand master for the ensuing
year, as lineal promotions have been an estab-
lished custom for years. There was only one
grand master re-elected, and that one was G.
P. Patrick, who served during the years 1848
and lb49. The father of the present grand
master served in the same capacity in 1856-57.
It is probable that the lodge will remain in
scsBion for three days more.
royal arch chapter.
The M. E. Grand Royal Arch Chapter of
Texas began its thirty fifth annual convoca-
tion at the Masonic temple at 3 o'clock this
afternoon, with about 850 Royal Arch Masons
in attendance.
The fallowing was read and adopted: ~ _
Resolved, that all Royal Arch Masons in
good standing and members of chapters in this
jurisdiction are invited to seats in the Grand
Canter,
The M. E. grand high priest was pleased to
announce to regular standing committees,
after which the annual address of this officer
was read and referred to an appropriate com-
mittee.
TTbe reports of W. F. Swain, grand visitor
for the Western district, and the report of the
grand visitor for the Eastern district were also
read and referred.
Tbe reports of the grand secretary and grand
treasurer were also read and referred.
Some other routine business was transacted,
when the M. E. Grand Royal Arch Chapter
was called from labor until to-morrow at 2
o'clock p. m,
lodge of sorrow.
The Lodge of Sorrow to night was a beauti-
ful ceremony and was witnessed by the elite
of Houston. The hall was completely draped
in mourning and the catafalque in the center
of the room was a model of skill
and taste. The services lasted for more
than two hours, and were conducted by Grand
Master Nichols, assisted by the grand officers.
The musical part of the ceremony was special •
ly fine. The eulogy was delivered by Major
H. B. Stoddard, and it can hardly be said to
have reached the standard of the rest of the
proceedings.
Supreme Court.
[Special to The News.]
Tyler, December 9.—Affirmed: Hill et al.
vs. Moore, from Denton county; Hamilton
county vs. Garrett, froiS Hamilton county;
Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway vs. May-
field, from Bexar county; Keaster & Aren-
dale vs. Texas and Pacific railway, from Ma-
rion county. •
Reversed and remanded: Gulf, Colorado
and Santa Fe railway vs. Helsey, from John-
son county; Leona Irrigation and Navigation
company vs. Roberts, governor, from Travis
county; International and Great Northern rail-
way vs. Irvine, from Wood county.
Appeal dismissed: Lewis vs. Alexander,
from Fannin County.
The case of Coleman et al. vs. Lord, from
Donley county, involviag the constitutionality
of the authority granted to the state land
board to raise the price of lands leased, was
submitted.
County Judge Elected.
[Special to The News.1
Eig Springs, December 9.—A special elec-
tion bad to-day resulted in the election of
Hod. J. 8. Thurmond county judge of How-
ard and attached counties, by a large mi-
joiity.
TEE STATE CAPITAL.
MIETING OF THE CORNERSTONE
COMMITTEE. t
Department IMotea—Candidate for Doorkeeper-
Concerning Paaienger Tax —Wampler
Forgery Caae—Aaylum Reporta.
i Special to The News.1
' Austin, December 9.—At a meeting of the
capitol corner-stone committee, this morning,
ihcre were preBent W. C. Walsh, representing
ilie State; Charles S. Morse, the Masons; Gen
eral King, the military; T. L, Wren, the Odd
Fellows; W. R. Brown, the firemen; Mayor
Rolertson, the citizens; and Will Lambert,
tbe printers. The various sub-committees
will lo announced next Tuesday, after the
official reply of the grand master «f Masons is
received. Mr. Morse leaves to night for Hous-
ton, to present the official request to the grand
roaster to lay the corner-stone with Masonic
ceremonies.
The books of the comptroller show that the
occupation taxes collected tbe past fiscal year
were $774,000, of which whisky and beer paid
{g26 000.
The annual report of the Texas and St.
LouIb Narrow gauge railway came in at last
to-day, shewing gross earnings of $129,900, but
there was no showing of gross expenses. The
bonded dibt of the company is $8,000,000;
other debts, $1,000,000; capital stock nearly
$4,000 000.
Old George Neil, a noted old Texas veteran,
fifty-four years in Texas, is a candidate for
doorkeeper of the House.
Chartered: John B. Hood Camp of Confed-
erate veterans of Texas.
Revenue receipes, $46,000 to-day.
Sf.me weeks ago tbe comptroller referred
the question of liability of the International
railway to pay passenger tax on fares earned
on the western portion of the line to the attor-
rey-general, who advised that the earnings in-
dicated were exempt under the compromise
the State made with the company. Yesterday,
however, the comptroller wrote the attorney-
general that the railway company
still refuses to pay the tax and asking
I he attorney-general to bring suit
for it. In reply the latter official says that he
thinks the company is not responsible, and he
declines to bring what he deems a useless ac-
tion; but, if desired, he would refer the mat-
ter to the legislature, and if a joint resolution
passed directing that course he would bring
the suit. The governor is understood to enter-
tain the belief that tbe company is liable.
In the Wampler land forgery case, on trial
in the District Court, after evidence had been
gone into, a fatal variance between the copy
of the alleged forged document aud the orig-
inal instrument, offered in evidence, was dis-
covered, ard thereupon the case was dismissed.
Another case against Wampler was taken up.
Defendant asked a continuance, which appli-
cation is under advisement until morning.
THE BLIND ASYLUM.
A Uood Showing Made In tbe Annual Heport—
Improvements lleaired.
[Special to The News.1
Austin, December 9.—The annual report of
the superintendent and managers of the Blind
asylum claims for the institution a most satis-
factory condition. The managers, Colonel E.
W. Shands president, Dr. J. J. Tobin, Dr. R.
E. Grant, Judge Z. T. Fulmore and Major I.
G. Searcy, except the last named, have had
tbe direction of the affairs of the asylum some
ten years, and Dr. Frank Rainey has been
superintendent during that length of time.
Tbe Institution ha: been exempt from the
troubles and changes that have injuriously
affected other state asylums, and presents
a remarkable instance of the advantage of
keeping in office honest and competent pub-
lic servants through different administrations.
The managers and superintendent have been
modest in tbeir applications to the legislature
for aj rropriations, and such as have been
granteu for permanent improvements have
been expended with greatest judgment and
economy. Indeed, the show of buildings and
appliances in comparison with the amount of
money expended is well calculated to inspire
implicit confidence in the reprssentations of
tbe officers of the asylum^ when, as now, they
ask a small appropriation to complete the
builiiings, paint and furnish tbein, and add
such room as the growing attendance of blind
pupils requires. Dr. Rainey, in his report on
this subject, says:
Now, the appropriations have always been Inade-
quate for enlarging and improving the buildings
in a proper manner, and are disproportioned to the
amounts appropriated for other public state estab-
lishments. Since 1874 the appropriations for the
two state educational establisnments—the institu-
tion for the education of the blind and the institu-
tion for the deaf and dumb—for building purposes,
have been as follows, although until now the num-
ber of pupils has been nearly equal, the blind gen-
erally in the lead:
BLINn INSTITUTE.
1879—Appropriated $ 7,500
1881--Appropriated 33,000
Total $3)3,500
* DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTE.
1878—Appropriated $ 9,000
1EB1—Appropriated 4,500
1883—Appropriated 62,000
Total... $75,500
The appropriations for the latter leave it com-
plete. new out and out, with plenty of outhouses.
Here, however, we have a building not large
enough, partly new, partly old, and with no out-
houses at all scarcely, which could be used for
teachers' and servants' rooms, and for shop-work
purposes.
i am not weak enough to draw this comparison
through a spirit »f rivalry or prejudice, but do so
simply in order to draw the attention of your-
self and the legislature to the fact that
i am not unreasouabie in my demands.
Tbe demands might reasonably be made
greater, for no one will deny that the
grounds are not large enough for this institution,
and no one will deny that tbe blind, who can not
exercise anywhere. »t"" Id have plenty of room
for cpei: a:r cx^icifce, aud that additional grounds
should.be purchased and improved for that pur-
pose. i have earnestly tried to ask for less, and
keep within the line of duty, but i find that i cm
not honestly do so without incurring the risk of
being charged with indifference to the best inter-
ests of tbe institution. i therefore respectfully re-
quest your decided approval of the followina de-
mand for improvements, that is:
To build and make additions for more sleeping-
rooms; to increase the capacity of the dining-room,
of the work shop and schoolroom, and make room
for servants; to rebuild aud repair galleries; to re-
filuster rooms; to repaint all the wood-work, and
o put gas-pipes in the building. Estimates for the
different improvements will be ready for the in-
spection of yourself and the legislature.
Amount asked for improvements, $17,000.
i would respectfully suggest.tbatjthe law relat-
ing "to assessors of taxes should be so amended as
te require them to take the names of parents or
guardians, the postofilce address, color and sex of
every person who Is blind, deaf and dumb or In-
sane, that may be found in the county of each as-
sessor; and further, that he be required to forward
a list of these persons to the comptroller every two
years.
Number of pupils in 1884 was 104; expenditures
of session ot 1888, 21,301 28, which included im-
provements, and expenditures of session of 1S84
$14,662 80.
STATE LUNATIC ASYLUM.
The W ater Supply—Mixing White and Negro
Patients—Farm and Garden Products.
(Special to The News.I
Austin, December 9.—From the annual re-
port of Superintendant Denton, of the State
Lunatic asylum, at Austin, it appears the
heavy expense-of constructing mains to con-
nect the asylum with the city water company
has been fruitless. The repeated and almost
constant failure in the water supply compelled
the managers of the asylum to resort to wells
exd the erection of reservoirs. One ot the
W. L. MOODY & CO.,
Cotton Factors,
GALVESTON, TEXAS.
Will advance against ship-
ments, and hold when
so instructed.
wells produces 10,000 gallons per day, which 13
insufficient. From all ib" wells a daily sup-
ply of abcut 85,000 gallons is furnished, of
which the superintendant says:
We have thus, by our own efforts and at trifling
expense, secured a large proportion of the water
needed for domestic purposes, witu the prospeut
of fully supplying ourselves In the near futur-,
and, happily for the asylum, we have it in such
1 osltion, and our arrangements are such as to en-
able us to command a uniform supply, without
assistance, from auv outsi le enterprise. The most
serious mailer, however, and the one which has
caused me the greatest anxiety, is the failure of
the Water company to afford us adequate protec-
tion against nre. To me it is a matter of the
dtepest concern, and the buildings are continually
exposed to the danger of fire, without adequate
means for its extinguishment. If the company
affords no more adequate protection in the future
than it has afforded in the past, it behooves us to
lose no time in providing other means for the ex-
tinguishment of tire.
Probably the State will be finally compelled
in connection with the city and county to es-
tablish an independent system of waterworks,
but the superintendent on this head makes no
recommendations.
Upon another subject Dr. Denton says:
While upon the subject of improvements, Idoem
it my duty to call your attention, and that of the
legislature, to the anomslous mixing of blacks aud
whites in the wards of the asylum. This repre-
hensible, but unavoidable condition of affairs un-
der existing circumstances, I found when I took
charge of the institution.
As above stated, the mixing of the two rases is
unavoidable, until some addition is male to our
buildings, or until a new asylum Is created for the
black race.
The latter remedy, in my judgment, is prefer-
able, as the colored Insane of the State are even
now sufficient to fill an asylum of respectable
dimensions. If, however, this remedy is dee tied
too>xpensive, certain additions to the buil lings
here may be made for the accommodations of this
claps, and keep the whole under one government
or Buperlntendency.
Another much needed improvement, and one
that I respectfully and earnestly recommend, is
the establishment of a hospital for the care and
treatment of the sick in connection with this
asylum. The reasons for this improvement are
obvious and urgent. Among so many in-
mates there are always more or less who
are sick in bed and require special attention, diet-
ing and nursing. Many are aillicted with chronic
diseases, and are bed-ridden during protracted
periods. To such unfortunates removal from the
noise and confusion of the wards to a hospital
where they could be properly cared for, would be
a great relief. Willi the force of attendants at
present allowed us. it is impossible to give the sick
in the wards that attention which is imperatively
requited for their comfort and welfare
Another reason for the establishment of such an
addition to the institution, is the opportunity which
would thus be afforded for the friends or relatives
of patients to visit and nurse them. Under exists
iug arrangements it is obviously impracticable for
them to do so. The building for this purpose need
not be large or expensive, but should, in my judg
ment, be entirely detached from, and at some dis-
tance from any, of the buildings now in existence.
Dr. Denton urges that provision be made
for separating chronic and incurable ca?es
from others, and the building of a separate
asylum for the epileptic insane. He also re-
commends that bufldings be provided for the
officers and employes of the asylum, and that
the salaries of the book keeper and matron ba
increased; that an assistant engineer be em-
ployed. October 31, 1883, there were 450 pa-
tients on hand, and 555 October 81, 18S4.
Deaths, 41, a per centage of 5 7. The expen-
ditures for the year reached $181,782 05, of
which $17,465 85 were for repairs, leaving
$114,316 10 for the support of the institution.
The farm and garden produced remarkably
well, considering the dry season, the work be-
ing almost exclusively done by inmates of ths
asylum. Following gives amounts produced:
Tomatoes. 800 bushels; Irish potatoes, 132 bush-
els; okra, 52 Dushela: beets, 97 bushels; radishes, 48
bushels; squash, 4 bushels; cirrots, 20 bushels;
turnips, 58 bushels; peas, 275 bushels; corn (roast-
ing ears), 225 bushels; beans, 80 bushels, peaches,
2od bushels; onions, 1477dozen: cabbage. 61 dozen;
nielonB,200dozen: spinach, 6 barrels; lettuce. Si
barrels; salad, 25 barrels; wheat hay, 40 tons
sheaf oats, 25 tons; fodder, 12 tons; cotton, 10 bales
milk. 3600 gallons; bogs (Increase), 100; pork
(butchered), 8750pounds; corn, 1800 bushels.
The sewing-room turned out 8575 garments
the work almost exclusively of inmates.
BAN ANTONIO.
" The Blue and the Gray".--MaJor Peter Freer".
Strange Hallucination, Etc.
[Special to The News.]
San Antonio, December 9.—An enthusias-
tic bouse is witnessing " The Blue and the
Gray" entertainment to-night at Turners hail,
given under the joint auspices of E. O. C. Ord
post, Grand Army of the Republic, and Albert
Sidney Johnston camp, Confederate Veterans.
The proceeds are to be equally divided be-
tween the organizations fc > assist them in help-
ing needy comrades.
The International and Great Northern rail-
road train, arriving at 5:50 p. m., has beeu
abandoned, and will, for tbe future, stop at
Taylor until the arrival of the Missouri Pacific
train, reaching San Antonio at 12 noon. There
will still be two through trains from San An-
tonio as heretofore. This arrangement is not
satisfactory to the business men of San An-
tonio, there being only one through mail daily.
Major Peter Freer, who was superseded as
ticket agent of the Su.set railway on account
of mental derangement and removed to the
company's hospital, is no better, and will ba
removed to the Lunatic asylum at Austin as
soon as he can undertake the journey. Major
Freer's late scheme was to send a twenty five
page telegram to Jay Gould, suggesting a plan
to put an electi ic light on every telegraph port
along the Gould system in order to relieve the
traveling public of the disagreeable odo- at-
tending lamp lights and to prevent mishaps.
CIRCUIT CO*T AT WACO.
C.ae of the Texas and St, Loula Railroad-
Receiver Woodard'a Report.
[Special to The News.1
Waco, December 9.—In the case of the
Texas and St. Louis railroad, the Circuit Court
to-day made a general order, referring all in-
tervening petitions for materials and supplies
furnished tbe company prior to the appoint-
ment of the receiver, and the materials and
supplies furnished to the receiver, and
for loss and damage and injury to
stock and other property accruing un-
der the receivership, to J. M. McCor-
mick, special master, ihe special master is
ordered to attend once a month at Waco and
once a month at Tyler, for the purpose of ad-
justing these materials; theorder.further pro-
vides that all claims against the receiver so
referred, where the amount does not exceed
$250, may be filed with the master without
being first filed with the clerk. Where no ex-
ception to the master's finding are filed within
thirty dajs, the receiver may payoff the
claim without further order.*
The report of W. R. Wocdard, receiver of
Texas and St. Louis railroad, for the quarter
ending October 31 was filed with J. H. Finks,
clerk of the Circuit Court, to-day. It shows
tbe total receipts for the quarter to have bean
$800,506 80; total disbursements, $281,510 33;
receipts over disbursements, $18,996 47.
Judge Pardee left for San Antonio at noon
to day. _
Jail Investigation at Fort Worth.
[Special to The News.I
Fort Worth, December 9.—The Commis-
sioners Court made an official investigation of
the charges made against the jail manage-
ment to-day, and though no formal report has
been made, the commissioners freely say there
is no foundation for the assertions of the
prisoners that they are half-fed and half-
starved. On the contrary, they sty the man-
agement is extremely kind and considerate in
its treatment of the inmates of the cells.
Seed Shipments.
[Special to The News.1
Marlin, December 9.— Ther > have been
61 carloads of seed shipped north from
beie ar.d 43 south—a total of 104 in the last
three mentis.
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