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Seeds! Seeds! j Landreths & Sons’ Seeds and Onion Sets. D. M. FERRY & CO.'S SEED. IN ANY QUANTITY DESIRED. We guarantee our stock of Seeds fresh. Send in yorr orders to Moore & Thompson, Country Hams, Country Bacon, Country Lard, Just Received, MOORE & THOMPSON. Price t; Cent Dtp CnntjB SANGER BROS Our Clothing Department Gains Strength With Every Day. Krom the Fact that Our Prices are Always the Lowest, and from the Enormous Stock we Carry, we Can Fit Everybody Weighing from Twenty to Three Hundred Pounds. Vol. 2. No. in. Waco, Texas, Tuesday Evening, March io, i88v OUR CUSTOM MADE CLOTHING. TELEGRAPHIC TOPICSECHOES OYER THE WIRES] GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. Condensed Kecord of General>nd Special News— —Synopsis of Current Happenings and Notes of the Day. IN GENERAL. Washington, March 9.—The president again held open house today, receiving a large number of visitors, including congressional delegates from several states. In order to devote attention to official matters requiring action by the present special session of the senate, it is probable the president will have to deny'himself to visitors for a few days. Among those who saw him today were Senators Maxey and Coke. Pittsburg, March 9.—The coal miners’ strike inaugurated today promises to be the greatest war for wages ever fought by the colliers ot this district. Of 12,000 miners in the Pittsburg district, it is estimated seven eighths are out today for the three cent rate. The river and railroad miners have joined hands,and it is confidentally asserted by the leaders that the demand will be almost unanimous by tomorrow. Pittsburg, March 9.—Indications for a good spring trade among the firms of the city are more favorable. The Juniata, Kristole and Shoenburger mills resumed today, after being closed down for several months. Other firms report ordersfncreas 1 ; J7 New*York, March 9.—Gen. Grant’s condition showed a continued improvement today. Col. Grant said when his father awoke this morning he felt much refreshed and was in a more cheerful frame of mind than for some days past. St. Louis, March 9.—There is no change in the railroad strike here. The striking Wabash yard men, thirtyfour in number, were discharged and paid off today. A strike was expected in the Missouri Pacific shops at noon, but did not occur. The men are awaiting an answer from Superintendent of Shops Hewitt before the strike is begun. Newburg, N. Y., March 9.—Three mills, at the Lafiin & Rand powder works, four miles west of Newburg, exploded this morning, killing two men and severely injuring another. Lancaster, Pa., March 9.—A heavy rumbling, supposed to have been an earthquake, occurred last evening after 8 o’clock. Buildings were shaken, and in some instances plates were thrown from shelves. Services in the various churches were suspended until the sensation subsided. Washington, March 9.—The nunlber of applications for postrnasterships received today at the post office department has never been equaled in any previous day and the first assistant postmastergeneral found it necessary to detail a special force of employes to file them. St. Louis, March 9.—Theer is no change in the situation among the_ railroad men in this city. Up to a late hour,tonight the men in the Missouri Pacificjshops here had taken no action yet, but allege that if they are served with a notification that their wages will be reduced they will quit work. Col. Hoxie has returned from New York, but refuses to be interviewed regarding the situation. He states, however, that the whole matter will be over in a day or two. THE STATE. Austin, March 9.—The capitol board met today and received the resignation ot Judge Norton, capitol commissioner. No action was taken in regard to the appointment of ef his successor. • Austin, March 9.—A bill has been drafted and will go to both houses tomorrow which had its birth in the railroad strike now in progress and it is understood that it was suggested hy the governor. The leading provisions are: 1. That railroad companies shall give employes thirty days’ notice betore any reduction in wages is made. 2. Providing a penalty of 6500 and not more than six months’ imprisonment for any interference either by word or deed with any person or persons working or desiring to work on a railroad or with the engines, tanks or any other property of the company. 3. That this act shall not be construed to prevent the immediate discharge at any time of its employes by a railroad. Armistead will present the bill in the house and Shannon in the senate. Dallas, March 9.—Trains arrived on the Texas and Pacific, today, from opposite directions without interruption. Railroad men admit that the strike has reached a most critical juncture. A report, which can not be traced to any authentic source, has gained currency to the effect that the governor has been asked to send troops to break the deadlock, but refused to do so, for the reasons given in explanation of why the military was not called into action to suppress fencecutting. Vernon, March 8.—Another bloody tragedy has been added to the list at Vernon, making the fourth since January I. The only negro man in the town was killed today, just before n o’clock, by Bdl Jones, son of Hillis Jones, who was assassinated on the night of theiith of January last. As Bill was the only eyewitness to the killing he was exonerated by the jury of inquest, which was summoned to investigate the affairs. FOREIGN. St. Petersburg, March 9.—Several arrests made today resulted in the discovery of terrorist documents and explosives in the house of a student, who, upon being arrested, committed suicide at his doorpost. Warsaw, March 9.—A bread riot was suppressed by the police at Cracow today. A great number of poor, unemployed working men gathered in front of a rich man’s castle in the vicinity of Cracow and made a great disturbance, demanding work or bread. The police arrested a hundred rioters. Korti, March 9.—Gen. Wood has ordered the complete evacuation of Gadkul by March 4th. Lord Beresford’s naval brigade is here. They heard while en route that the whole Chassanyieh tribe intended to tharass the English retreat. A Compliment to Santord Johnson. Mr. Sanford Johnson, manager and proprietor of the Waco Driving Park, is in receipt of letters from gentlemen in Houston, urging him to come to that city and undertake the control and management of the races there. The Houstonians have heretofore made failures in the management of their races, and th ey want to get a live, responsible man’.to help them out in the future. We don’t know what Mr. Johnson will do about it, but is certain that if he undertakes the task he will do it thoroughly and suecessfully. We consider it quite a tribute to him and to Waco, that Houston wants him. Of course, if he should consent, he would still keep up the Driving Park the same as ever. Mr. Johnson is also in receipt of a letter from Mr. J. W. Tabor, the well known man of Bryan, announcing that he will send his fine mare colt, sired by “Pilgrim” out of “Nancy Walthai,” to the April races. Every day there are additional and gratifying evidences of the interest felt abroad in the coming event in April at Waco. Literary and Ethical Club Debate Last Night. The meeting ot the Literary and Ethical club, at Liberal Hall last night, drew out a large audience. The subject of debate was comprised in the .following resolution: “Resolved, That Woman is by Nature, entitied to Perfect Literary, Social and Political Equality With Man.” Mr. J. D. Shaw opened the debate, taking the affirmative. Dr. R. W. Park answered, in the negative; then Judge Gerald in the affirmative; then Prof. Pash, in the negative, and Dr. Cohen in the affirmative. Prof Pash had the floor when the lateness of the hour suggested adjournment. It was decided that the debate shonld be concluded at the next meeting, two weeks hence. Much interest was manitest and all the speakers did justice to their respective sides of the question. We suggested to the society, when it decides what woman is entitled to, that it tackle prohibition. Will He.Let it Sleep? Dallas Herald Special. Austin, {March 9. It is currently re ported that Senator Harrison will let his bill, declaring patents issued on land in Greer county null and void, sleep, and a substitute will be presented’ to authorize and require the attorneygeneral to institute suit to recover land on which veteran certificates have been illegally issued. “You Can Pass.’’ Congressman Reed, of Maine, says the constitutionality of the legal tender act was almost the Sole topic of discussion at the time when he applied for admission to the bar. When he, in reply to the question, declared unhesitatingly that it was constitutional, the judge simply said: “You can pass. We always admit young men who can settle great constitutional (questions offhand.” A New Epidemic. What is known as the Louisville itch, which raged as an epidemic recently in that city, is making its way southward. It made its appearance in Nashville last week, and nearly everybody in the business portion of the city is suffering irom it. The disease, which renders its victims most unhappy, usually lasts for a week before it begins to disappear. STURGIS SPEAKSANOTHER CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR ANNOUNCES HIS PLATFORM What Ho Opposes and What He Favors—Forninst Bonds and Forninst Heavy Direct Taxation, But In Favor of Local Improveiuents, Etc. In The Day,yesterday afternoon, Col. Parrott, one of the four candidates for Mayor, announced his platform and planted himself squarely thereon. This afternoon another aspirant, exMayor Sturgis, comes to time and defines his position with equal frankness, but notably so as to the issuance of bonds. Herein we have a direct isssue between Messrs. Sturgis and Parrott. The former, if elected Mayor, may be expected to spare us no pains to defeat any measure looking to the issuance of bonds. The latter, if elected, may be expected to favor bonds. It is fortunate that as the canvass progresses the issues are shaping themselves so definitely and clearly that no voter may be perplexed how to cast his ballot. CARD FROM MR. STURGIS. To the Editor of The Day: Your interview, of yesterday, with Col. Farratt, shows that the Colonel has convictions of his own and the true courage to stand by them. I like this principle in any man, whether he be a politician or a private individual. Yet, whilst I commend Col. Parrott for his frankness, as to his policy if elected mayor, I must take decided grounds against said policy and will say in brief what I am against and what in favor of, for this is my adopted home and every pulsation of my heart goes for her future prosperity. Then first: I am against the issuance of bonds for any purpose whatever. have living examples, that speak louder than words, of utter bankruptcy and ruin to hundreds of cities whose prospects were as flattering as Waco’s. The argument sounds plausible, like other paper calculations. It has the voice of a siren lulling you to sleep, or, like tracing the ignis fatuus in the shadows of night. He who buys for cash in any business in this town will save money. He who makes yearly accounts will have to pay dear for the whistle. Long credits, both as to individuals or as to governments, are dangerous. Give a city the power to issue say $100,000 bonds. Where will the money go? I answer usually in the hands of a few speculators who form rings and charge $1 for 50 cents worth of work. And then who will be the beneficiaries? I answer a few wealthy men on one or two main streets, leaving the thousands of suburban citizens to toil and for the next twenty years to pay an immense taxation that was of no earthly benefit to them. The idea of saving five percent, by issuing bonds is too utterly utter. Why, Mr. Editor, in the first place the bonds will have to be scaled from ten to fifteen cents, to commence with; and then at least one dear representative of a live city, together with his wife and probably his aunt, will have to proceed to New York to effect a sale; and if it costs Waco as much in proportion as it did the state of Texas in sending a prominent man in Galveston, there will be but little coming to US. I am against underground sewerage, believing that it will bring disease and death to our citizens. I am against high taxation in any form, either direct or indirect. High taxation will drive away capital and manufacturing interests from our city. Bond this city and every poor man will have a mortgage on his little home. I am opposed to taxing the people and then make them pave twothirds of the streets. I am opposed to every man contributing alike so many days of labor on the streets. This is burdensome to the poor man wh® has to make his daily living by the sweat of his brow. If I am worth $1,000 I should pay more than one worth $100; let taxation be equal. I am opposed to monopolies, rings or cliques of any kind, and no man or set of men, be he as wealthy as Gould or Vanderbilt will have no effect in changing my Views of what I conceive to be right. I am opposed to trying to put on too many city airs when we are nothing but a small town. We need steady and healthy growth like a child. Crawl a while before we can enter a foot race. Not to attempt to build a New York or Chicago at once. Now I will tell you in brief words what I do favor. First, opening up the streets and alleys when absolutely necessary tn the publie good. I do not, however, think it advisable to demolish the Waco University, which is in Clay street, or Mr, Jas. I. Moore’s residence in Eleventh street, because to do this, the whole $75,000 of bonds that the colonel thinks sufficient for all pur** poses will be expended at once, I mean a'ter selling the bonds aid sending that agent to New York. I am in favor of surface'drainage, the work to be done under the supervision of a practical engineer. I am for doing, what we do, good and lasting, but only attempt to do what we can without burdensome taxation. I believe the property owners, or enough will place a suitable [flanged shape ' gutter in front of their own property to effect a good and lasting surface drainage. I will for one, and many others have told me they would. I am in favor of encouraging railroads and all manufacturing interests to locate in Waco and to do this we must have low taxation. I favor a thorough system of free schools. I favor street sanitary regulation and the people be forced to keep their places clean and neat. I believe that digging pits for privies is dangerous to the health of the city and should be stopped. I am in favor of all denominations having good churches, so that each may worship God under their own “vine and fig tree.” I do not believe in sectarianism—that one church contains al the good—but in each and all you will find the pure and impure. I believe in a moral government, and throwing around it all the influences to insure its success and this can best be done by plenty of schools and churches. Respectfully, E. A. Sturgis. Waco, March 10, 1885. BURGLARIZED. A Bold Thiel at Mr. J. M. Morgan's Residence Last Night. Mr. and Mrs. J. ^ M. Morgan liv near the corner ot Twelfth and Washington streets. They retired about ten o’clock last night, leaving one of the windows in their sleeping room slightly elevated The window moves on rollers and the window sill is not high from the ground. Shortly alter eleven o’clock Mrs. Morgan was aroused by a noise in the room.gAvvakening and at the same time arousing Mr. Morgan she saw a man making his exit, very hurriedly, from the front window. He went through the yard, into In adjoining lot and was seen no more, although Mr. Morgan put on his coat and made a thorough survey of the premises. It was too dark to distinguish the burglar’s features or his color. Striking a light Mr. and Mrs. Morgan proceeded to investigate as their losses. The burglar had ransacked the drawers of a dresser in the room, in which was Mrs. Morgan’s jewelry case. One or two of the lady’s breast[ pins were gone; a gold ring, very heavy with “J. M. Morgan” engraved on the inside. It was Mr. M.’s engagement ring and cost$i2|at Walter Riviere’s. A purse containing $6 in silver was gone and a half dollar in Mr. Morgan’s pants pocket3 was also missing. By some means the thief overlooked a diamond pin of Mr. Morgan’s and a necklace of Mrs. M.’s. There is no clue to the identity of the burglar. This is the second time, within less than two years, Mr. Morgan’s residence has been burglarized and robbed. PUBLIC OPINION. The policy of Mr. Cleveland will be simply and sincerely democratic. This will satisfy the country, and if the organs are not satisfied they will have to make the most of it.— Atlanta Constitution. The democratic party is a mere tradition, or myth. The members of congress who call themselves democrats have not voted together on any question or measure of importance during this session.Boston Evening Record, Rep. Mr. Cleveland’s views upon the silver question, as elsewhere stated in his letter, will not be news to our readers. This is a conservative document, gentlemen, and it reads as if the national prosperity lay near to the heart of the man who wrote it. There is also a flavor of statesmanship here.— Springfield Republican, Ind. Neither the eloquence of Mr. Winthrop’s speech, the ceremonies of the occasion, nor the shaft itself, could make women forget that they are still a subject class, “taxed without representation and governed without con sent.” The very observance of this day brought with fresh pain the memory of the fact that for more than thirty years the prayer of women for equal rights has been denied. —Woman’s Journal. Senator Harrison’s Bill Austin Special to Dallas Herald. Senator Harrison’s bill declaring null and void patents issued on lands in Greer county, will be called up as soon as it is reached, in regular order, and from indications, it is going to pass the senate, but will have to make a stubborn fight to do so. There are many who believe it is purely a judicial question and should be settled in the • juris. If You Take Pleasure in Looking at Fine Clothing, Good Workmanship and {Correct Styles, and if Low Prices can Interest You, Pay a Visit to Our MEN and BOYS’ CLOTHING DEPARTMENT It is a Notorious Fact that we are Giving Better Values in Clothing than Any Other House in the City, and yre are Determined to Sustain this Reputation. WE CATER TO AT L TASTES,\ AND TO SCANT AND WELL FILLED PURSES. It is for this Reason We Start Our Spring Suits for Men AT $5.00 A SUIT Remember You Can Get for $5.00 a Nice Quality Sack or Frock Suits in Neat Styles AT SANGER BROS.' CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. MENS’ $6 SPRING SUITS That Will Make You Open Your Eyes With Wonder. They are Nice, Well Made Suits, but Can Only be Had AT SANGER PROS.' CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Our Mens' $8.00 and $10.00 Suits Are of the Newest Paterns in Spring Cassimeres, Well Made and Good Styles; they would Cost from Two to Three Dollars a Suit More Anywhere but AT SANGER BROS.' CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. BOYS CLOTHING, BOYS CLOTHiNG HEADQUARTERS AT SANGER BROS. Unauranec. The Mutual Life Insurance Co., of New York' ASSETS OVER $103,876,178.51 The Oldest Company in America. ♦ ‘ The Largest Company in the World. m i No Other Company;,ini.the World has Furnished Insurance at so Small a NettjiCost to Policy Holders. W. P. HOWLAND, District ManacerP J’ For (Central and Western Texas.) WACO. Room 5, Sturgis Building, Opposite Pacific Hotel. IPrescriptiait 0cusaisis. CASTLES & MORRISON S. OLD CORNER DRUG STORE IS THE Lading Prescription Drug Store In The City. Best Stock Of Patent Medicine. ^=^THE TRIUMPH CIGAR.=^
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ID | tx-waco-nwp-day_1885-03-10 |
Title | The Day (Waco, Texas) Vol. 2 No. 111, Tuesday, March 10, 1885 |
Date | 1885-03-10 |
Volume | 2 |
Issue | 111 |
Number of Pages | 4 |
Publisher | The Day Publishing Company |
Language | English |
Rights | http://www.baylor.edu/lib/digitization/digitalrights |
Resource Type | Text |
Format | Newspaper, 4 pages |
Collection Name | Baylor University - The Texas Collection - Historic Waco Newspapers |
Uniform Title | The Day (Waco, Texas) |
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Title | tx-waco-nwp-day_1885-03-10_01 |
OCR - Transcript | Seeds! Seeds! j Landreths & Sons’ Seeds and Onion Sets. D. M. FERRY & CO.'S SEED. IN ANY QUANTITY DESIRED. We guarantee our stock of Seeds fresh. Send in yorr orders to Moore & Thompson, Country Hams, Country Bacon, Country Lard, Just Received, MOORE & THOMPSON. Price t; Cent Dtp CnntjB SANGER BROS Our Clothing Department Gains Strength With Every Day. Krom the Fact that Our Prices are Always the Lowest, and from the Enormous Stock we Carry, we Can Fit Everybody Weighing from Twenty to Three Hundred Pounds. Vol. 2. No. in. Waco, Texas, Tuesday Evening, March io, i88v OUR CUSTOM MADE CLOTHING. TELEGRAPHIC TOPICSECHOES OYER THE WIRES] GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. Condensed Kecord of General>nd Special News— —Synopsis of Current Happenings and Notes of the Day. IN GENERAL. Washington, March 9.—The president again held open house today, receiving a large number of visitors, including congressional delegates from several states. In order to devote attention to official matters requiring action by the present special session of the senate, it is probable the president will have to deny'himself to visitors for a few days. Among those who saw him today were Senators Maxey and Coke. Pittsburg, March 9.—The coal miners’ strike inaugurated today promises to be the greatest war for wages ever fought by the colliers ot this district. Of 12,000 miners in the Pittsburg district, it is estimated seven eighths are out today for the three cent rate. The river and railroad miners have joined hands,and it is confidentally asserted by the leaders that the demand will be almost unanimous by tomorrow. Pittsburg, March 9.—Indications for a good spring trade among the firms of the city are more favorable. The Juniata, Kristole and Shoenburger mills resumed today, after being closed down for several months. Other firms report ordersfncreas 1 ; J7 New*York, March 9.—Gen. Grant’s condition showed a continued improvement today. Col. Grant said when his father awoke this morning he felt much refreshed and was in a more cheerful frame of mind than for some days past. St. Louis, March 9.—There is no change in the railroad strike here. The striking Wabash yard men, thirtyfour in number, were discharged and paid off today. A strike was expected in the Missouri Pacific shops at noon, but did not occur. The men are awaiting an answer from Superintendent of Shops Hewitt before the strike is begun. Newburg, N. Y., March 9.—Three mills, at the Lafiin & Rand powder works, four miles west of Newburg, exploded this morning, killing two men and severely injuring another. Lancaster, Pa., March 9.—A heavy rumbling, supposed to have been an earthquake, occurred last evening after 8 o’clock. Buildings were shaken, and in some instances plates were thrown from shelves. Services in the various churches were suspended until the sensation subsided. Washington, March 9.—The nunlber of applications for postrnasterships received today at the post office department has never been equaled in any previous day and the first assistant postmastergeneral found it necessary to detail a special force of employes to file them. St. Louis, March 9.—Theer is no change in the situation among the_ railroad men in this city. Up to a late hour,tonight the men in the Missouri Pacificjshops here had taken no action yet, but allege that if they are served with a notification that their wages will be reduced they will quit work. Col. Hoxie has returned from New York, but refuses to be interviewed regarding the situation. He states, however, that the whole matter will be over in a day or two. THE STATE. Austin, March 9.—The capitol board met today and received the resignation ot Judge Norton, capitol commissioner. No action was taken in regard to the appointment of ef his successor. • Austin, March 9.—A bill has been drafted and will go to both houses tomorrow which had its birth in the railroad strike now in progress and it is understood that it was suggested hy the governor. The leading provisions are: 1. That railroad companies shall give employes thirty days’ notice betore any reduction in wages is made. 2. Providing a penalty of 6500 and not more than six months’ imprisonment for any interference either by word or deed with any person or persons working or desiring to work on a railroad or with the engines, tanks or any other property of the company. 3. That this act shall not be construed to prevent the immediate discharge at any time of its employes by a railroad. Armistead will present the bill in the house and Shannon in the senate. Dallas, March 9.—Trains arrived on the Texas and Pacific, today, from opposite directions without interruption. Railroad men admit that the strike has reached a most critical juncture. A report, which can not be traced to any authentic source, has gained currency to the effect that the governor has been asked to send troops to break the deadlock, but refused to do so, for the reasons given in explanation of why the military was not called into action to suppress fencecutting. Vernon, March 8.—Another bloody tragedy has been added to the list at Vernon, making the fourth since January I. The only negro man in the town was killed today, just before n o’clock, by Bdl Jones, son of Hillis Jones, who was assassinated on the night of theiith of January last. As Bill was the only eyewitness to the killing he was exonerated by the jury of inquest, which was summoned to investigate the affairs. FOREIGN. St. Petersburg, March 9.—Several arrests made today resulted in the discovery of terrorist documents and explosives in the house of a student, who, upon being arrested, committed suicide at his doorpost. Warsaw, March 9.—A bread riot was suppressed by the police at Cracow today. A great number of poor, unemployed working men gathered in front of a rich man’s castle in the vicinity of Cracow and made a great disturbance, demanding work or bread. The police arrested a hundred rioters. Korti, March 9.—Gen. Wood has ordered the complete evacuation of Gadkul by March 4th. Lord Beresford’s naval brigade is here. They heard while en route that the whole Chassanyieh tribe intended to tharass the English retreat. A Compliment to Santord Johnson. Mr. Sanford Johnson, manager and proprietor of the Waco Driving Park, is in receipt of letters from gentlemen in Houston, urging him to come to that city and undertake the control and management of the races there. The Houstonians have heretofore made failures in the management of their races, and th ey want to get a live, responsible man’.to help them out in the future. We don’t know what Mr. Johnson will do about it, but is certain that if he undertakes the task he will do it thoroughly and suecessfully. We consider it quite a tribute to him and to Waco, that Houston wants him. Of course, if he should consent, he would still keep up the Driving Park the same as ever. Mr. Johnson is also in receipt of a letter from Mr. J. W. Tabor, the well known man of Bryan, announcing that he will send his fine mare colt, sired by “Pilgrim” out of “Nancy Walthai,” to the April races. Every day there are additional and gratifying evidences of the interest felt abroad in the coming event in April at Waco. Literary and Ethical Club Debate Last Night. The meeting ot the Literary and Ethical club, at Liberal Hall last night, drew out a large audience. The subject of debate was comprised in the .following resolution: “Resolved, That Woman is by Nature, entitied to Perfect Literary, Social and Political Equality With Man.” Mr. J. D. Shaw opened the debate, taking the affirmative. Dr. R. W. Park answered, in the negative; then Judge Gerald in the affirmative; then Prof. Pash, in the negative, and Dr. Cohen in the affirmative. Prof Pash had the floor when the lateness of the hour suggested adjournment. It was decided that the debate shonld be concluded at the next meeting, two weeks hence. Much interest was manitest and all the speakers did justice to their respective sides of the question. We suggested to the society, when it decides what woman is entitled to, that it tackle prohibition. Will He.Let it Sleep? Dallas Herald Special. Austin, {March 9. It is currently re ported that Senator Harrison will let his bill, declaring patents issued on land in Greer county null and void, sleep, and a substitute will be presented’ to authorize and require the attorneygeneral to institute suit to recover land on which veteran certificates have been illegally issued. “You Can Pass.’’ Congressman Reed, of Maine, says the constitutionality of the legal tender act was almost the Sole topic of discussion at the time when he applied for admission to the bar. When he, in reply to the question, declared unhesitatingly that it was constitutional, the judge simply said: “You can pass. We always admit young men who can settle great constitutional (questions offhand.” A New Epidemic. What is known as the Louisville itch, which raged as an epidemic recently in that city, is making its way southward. It made its appearance in Nashville last week, and nearly everybody in the business portion of the city is suffering irom it. The disease, which renders its victims most unhappy, usually lasts for a week before it begins to disappear. STURGIS SPEAKSANOTHER CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR ANNOUNCES HIS PLATFORM What Ho Opposes and What He Favors—Forninst Bonds and Forninst Heavy Direct Taxation, But In Favor of Local Improveiuents, Etc. In The Day,yesterday afternoon, Col. Parrott, one of the four candidates for Mayor, announced his platform and planted himself squarely thereon. This afternoon another aspirant, exMayor Sturgis, comes to time and defines his position with equal frankness, but notably so as to the issuance of bonds. Herein we have a direct isssue between Messrs. Sturgis and Parrott. The former, if elected Mayor, may be expected to spare us no pains to defeat any measure looking to the issuance of bonds. The latter, if elected, may be expected to favor bonds. It is fortunate that as the canvass progresses the issues are shaping themselves so definitely and clearly that no voter may be perplexed how to cast his ballot. CARD FROM MR. STURGIS. To the Editor of The Day: Your interview, of yesterday, with Col. Farratt, shows that the Colonel has convictions of his own and the true courage to stand by them. I like this principle in any man, whether he be a politician or a private individual. Yet, whilst I commend Col. Parrott for his frankness, as to his policy if elected mayor, I must take decided grounds against said policy and will say in brief what I am against and what in favor of, for this is my adopted home and every pulsation of my heart goes for her future prosperity. Then first: I am against the issuance of bonds for any purpose whatever. have living examples, that speak louder than words, of utter bankruptcy and ruin to hundreds of cities whose prospects were as flattering as Waco’s. The argument sounds plausible, like other paper calculations. It has the voice of a siren lulling you to sleep, or, like tracing the ignis fatuus in the shadows of night. He who buys for cash in any business in this town will save money. He who makes yearly accounts will have to pay dear for the whistle. Long credits, both as to individuals or as to governments, are dangerous. Give a city the power to issue say $100,000 bonds. Where will the money go? I answer usually in the hands of a few speculators who form rings and charge $1 for 50 cents worth of work. And then who will be the beneficiaries? I answer a few wealthy men on one or two main streets, leaving the thousands of suburban citizens to toil and for the next twenty years to pay an immense taxation that was of no earthly benefit to them. The idea of saving five percent, by issuing bonds is too utterly utter. Why, Mr. Editor, in the first place the bonds will have to be scaled from ten to fifteen cents, to commence with; and then at least one dear representative of a live city, together with his wife and probably his aunt, will have to proceed to New York to effect a sale; and if it costs Waco as much in proportion as it did the state of Texas in sending a prominent man in Galveston, there will be but little coming to US. I am against underground sewerage, believing that it will bring disease and death to our citizens. I am against high taxation in any form, either direct or indirect. High taxation will drive away capital and manufacturing interests from our city. Bond this city and every poor man will have a mortgage on his little home. I am opposed to taxing the people and then make them pave twothirds of the streets. I am opposed to every man contributing alike so many days of labor on the streets. This is burdensome to the poor man wh® has to make his daily living by the sweat of his brow. If I am worth $1,000 I should pay more than one worth $100; let taxation be equal. I am opposed to monopolies, rings or cliques of any kind, and no man or set of men, be he as wealthy as Gould or Vanderbilt will have no effect in changing my Views of what I conceive to be right. I am opposed to trying to put on too many city airs when we are nothing but a small town. We need steady and healthy growth like a child. Crawl a while before we can enter a foot race. Not to attempt to build a New York or Chicago at once. Now I will tell you in brief words what I do favor. First, opening up the streets and alleys when absolutely necessary tn the publie good. I do not, however, think it advisable to demolish the Waco University, which is in Clay street, or Mr, Jas. I. Moore’s residence in Eleventh street, because to do this, the whole $75,000 of bonds that the colonel thinks sufficient for all pur** poses will be expended at once, I mean a'ter selling the bonds aid sending that agent to New York. I am in favor of surface'drainage, the work to be done under the supervision of a practical engineer. I am for doing, what we do, good and lasting, but only attempt to do what we can without burdensome taxation. I believe the property owners, or enough will place a suitable [flanged shape ' gutter in front of their own property to effect a good and lasting surface drainage. I will for one, and many others have told me they would. I am in favor of encouraging railroads and all manufacturing interests to locate in Waco and to do this we must have low taxation. I favor a thorough system of free schools. I favor street sanitary regulation and the people be forced to keep their places clean and neat. I believe that digging pits for privies is dangerous to the health of the city and should be stopped. I am in favor of all denominations having good churches, so that each may worship God under their own “vine and fig tree.” I do not believe in sectarianism—that one church contains al the good—but in each and all you will find the pure and impure. I believe in a moral government, and throwing around it all the influences to insure its success and this can best be done by plenty of schools and churches. Respectfully, E. A. Sturgis. Waco, March 10, 1885. BURGLARIZED. A Bold Thiel at Mr. J. M. Morgan's Residence Last Night. Mr. and Mrs. J. ^ M. Morgan liv near the corner ot Twelfth and Washington streets. They retired about ten o’clock last night, leaving one of the windows in their sleeping room slightly elevated The window moves on rollers and the window sill is not high from the ground. Shortly alter eleven o’clock Mrs. Morgan was aroused by a noise in the room.gAvvakening and at the same time arousing Mr. Morgan she saw a man making his exit, very hurriedly, from the front window. He went through the yard, into In adjoining lot and was seen no more, although Mr. Morgan put on his coat and made a thorough survey of the premises. It was too dark to distinguish the burglar’s features or his color. Striking a light Mr. and Mrs. Morgan proceeded to investigate as their losses. The burglar had ransacked the drawers of a dresser in the room, in which was Mrs. Morgan’s jewelry case. One or two of the lady’s breast[ pins were gone; a gold ring, very heavy with “J. M. Morgan” engraved on the inside. It was Mr. M.’s engagement ring and cost$i2|at Walter Riviere’s. A purse containing $6 in silver was gone and a half dollar in Mr. Morgan’s pants pocket3 was also missing. By some means the thief overlooked a diamond pin of Mr. Morgan’s and a necklace of Mrs. M.’s. There is no clue to the identity of the burglar. This is the second time, within less than two years, Mr. Morgan’s residence has been burglarized and robbed. PUBLIC OPINION. The policy of Mr. Cleveland will be simply and sincerely democratic. This will satisfy the country, and if the organs are not satisfied they will have to make the most of it.— Atlanta Constitution. The democratic party is a mere tradition, or myth. The members of congress who call themselves democrats have not voted together on any question or measure of importance during this session.Boston Evening Record, Rep. Mr. Cleveland’s views upon the silver question, as elsewhere stated in his letter, will not be news to our readers. This is a conservative document, gentlemen, and it reads as if the national prosperity lay near to the heart of the man who wrote it. There is also a flavor of statesmanship here.— Springfield Republican, Ind. Neither the eloquence of Mr. Winthrop’s speech, the ceremonies of the occasion, nor the shaft itself, could make women forget that they are still a subject class, “taxed without representation and governed without con sent.” The very observance of this day brought with fresh pain the memory of the fact that for more than thirty years the prayer of women for equal rights has been denied. —Woman’s Journal. Senator Harrison’s Bill Austin Special to Dallas Herald. Senator Harrison’s bill declaring null and void patents issued on lands in Greer county, will be called up as soon as it is reached, in regular order, and from indications, it is going to pass the senate, but will have to make a stubborn fight to do so. There are many who believe it is purely a judicial question and should be settled in the • juris. 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