Corsicana Observer. (Corsicana, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 52, Ed. 1 Friday, October 18, 1889 Page: 4 of 8
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CORSICANA OBSERVER.
G. P. Miller, /- k Editor, i
Corsicana. Texas, Oct, 18. 1889.
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The Dallas Fair is booming.
A statician estimates the
•wealth of the country* at $60,-
000,000,000.^
Brooklyn Tabernacle, Dr. Tal-
mage’s church, was burned at
2:15 a. m. last Sunday.
Neil Hilton, who killed Tom
Pace near Palestine, has been ar-
rested and lodged in jail.
Seven men have been indicted
in Chicago for attempting to
bribe the jury in the Cronin mur-
der case.
It is now estimated that the
cotton crop of Texas will reach
300,000 bales, more than ever was
raised in the state any one year
since the state was settled. If so
the Democrat owes the Obser-
ver a $5.00 hat. ,
The Dallas Fair is in full blast.
It opened Tuesday 15th and will
close the 27th. It is said to be
the most extensive exposition
ever held in the state. It will no
doubt pay to see it, as reduced
fare is given bv the roads.
The Raleigh County Index of
West Virginia, which has been
an independent paper, read the
riot act to the republicans, inde-
pendents and tariff barons and
joined the democrats to help
work for tariff reduction and
good government.
The Dallas police arrested
three men Monday who came to
the big fair from St. Louis and
Chicago. The three wfere well
supplied with burglar’s tools and
evidently came to do the city as
burglars. They were locked be-
hind the bars.
Chattanooga elected the repub-
lican ticket by a good rouud ma-
jority in the municipal election
last week. This was expected.
Nashville pulled on the other end
of the double tree and elected
the democratic ticket ih good
shape by a good majority.
The big fuss about the bond
steal in Louisiana has simmered
down to a fraction. About $15.
000 of the bonds that should
have been canceled are in circu-
lation. Much excitement was cre-
ated by the reports when they
first reached the public in their
xaggerated form.
Telegrams report much activity
mong the military officials of
Canada. Troops are reported col-
lecting on the American border.
It is also said that official enqui-
ry has been made from England
of Canada’s officers as to facili-
ties for moving large bodies of
troops by rail, &c. Does the li-
on growl because Uncle Sam cap-
tured one or two of England’s
fishing smacks.
Samuel Mayhew, one of the
Hatfield-McOoy gang under sen-
tence of degth at Piu?vill<$, Ky..
is dying of consumption. He
cannot sit up, and the jailor has
taken h»m to his owl home that
he may die in comfort. A move-
ment is afoot to lynch Mayhew,
and it is said all arrangements are
complete, his enemies declaring
he shall not die a natural death.
The Massachusetts branch of
the American Federation of labor
at its meeting passed resolutions
in favor of reducing the per cap-
ita tax from 2 to I cent per
month. A special session Jwas
ordered at Boston in March to
take action on the plans for an
eight hour working day. It was
also voted that eight-hour meet-
ings should be held simultane-
ously over the state atT some
given time.
Chicago socialists hold meet-
ings on Sunday as a matter of
pastime. Last Sunday they met
in a large hall. When the stars
and stripes were unfurled about
half the audience hissed it all
over the hall. When the red
flag of communism was unfurled
the audience cheered it with en-
thusiasm. These foreigners ought
to be taught to respect the flag
of the nation, and they will be
some day.
Since writing an editorial on
the bagging question we notice a
call has been made for a conven-
tion to meet in St. Louis Dec. 7th,
to organize the battle against
jute. It looks to us like this was
getting on enchanted ground.
The headquarters of the jute mo-
nopoly is in St. Louis, and it is
out of the cotton states also.
Let Texas call a state convention
and go to work. -
Spurgeon, the eminent Baptist
preacher, never makes any prep-
aration for a sermon. It is his
habit to choose some text on Sat-
urday evening to be used on the
morrow. Thirty minutes, and no
longer, he devotes to looking up
references. On these references
he jots down a few notes, and
with nothing else at hand he
steps into his pulpit on Sunday
morning without manuscript or
thought of his text other than
that given it during the half-
hour’s study of the previous
evening.
WHAT THE PEOPLE EXPECT.
Several democratic congress-
men have already returned to the
capitol. They are reviewing the
ground, expressing their views,
marshaling forces, and when the
national congress meets, they will
be ready to take their places.
But what do the people expect of
the democratic congressmen?
They are in the minority in both
branches of congress. They could
carry no measure unless aided by
the republicans, who hold the
balance of power. The people
expect, that is democratic people
expect, their congressmen to
fight on the defensive, to oppose
all legislation that would be in-
jurious to the general welfare of
the nation. All that can be ac-
complished by the democratic mi-
nority must be done by opposi-
tion to evil legislation, Some of
the democratic leaders have al
ready set forth their opinions as
to what they will do The trend
of the arguments are that they
will help in such legislation as
will be of benefit to the great
mass of people and pi event what-
ever, in their judgment, will be
injurious to their constituencies*
This is all the people expect of
them under" the present condi-
tions.
Governor S. L. Ross delivered
a practical address at the open-
ing of the Dallas Fair last Tues-
day.
The people of Iowa Park,
Wichita county, have raised $25,-
THE BATTLE AGAINST JUTE.
A fe% ii| ago it looked
like the !'u • is were on the eve
of a great . < i ; \ ever the jute
combine. '\ a. w the New Or-
leans i*i eve 1 u met and agreed
upon the e . -t n of tare to be
deduct* ;>u the exchanges
agreeing except Galveston, the j
farmers felt eas" and rested upon
what seemed to be sure victory.
But “while they slept an enemy
sowed tares’' and the exchanges
one by one proved recreant to
the compact agreement. It has
been published, and not denied
so far as we know, that even the
cotton mills are in the jute com-
bine. If this be so, tie battle
goes against the planter and the
jnte combine triumphs. The jute
men have been concentrating
forces combining other plants in-
to what they now call a company,
leaving off the word trust. The
jute men Lold the whip handle
over the planters and are likely
to do the lashing until the whole
ground is fought over again.
The farmers are defeated but not
whipped. The experience of the
past will be a guide to them in
the future. The lesson learned
was at the school of experience.
It has been so well learned that
it will never be forgotten.
The Observer some weeks
ago suggested the way out of the
trouble, and we believe it to be
the only way whereby the plan-
ter can reach the solid ground of
victory. For the benefit of the
planters of this sebtion we set
forth again the plain whereby the
farmers may defy the jute com-
bine and at the same time profit
by their investments.
The Observer’s plan is as fol-
lows: Let the planters call a
state convention in each cotton
state to be attended by leading
and influential planters. Let the
convention district the state in-
to suitable districts. Then ap-
point an executive committee to
locate a cotton bagging mill in
each district, allowing the cities
to offer bonuses for the plant.
When the location is made then
let the planters subscribe all the
stock needed or at least enough
of the stock to always control the
plant. Texas ought to have at
least four of these mills with ca-
pacity to supply the demand of
the state. This plan if carried
out would succeed, but it is the
only safe plan so far as we can
see. So long as cotton bagging
mills are owned by speculators
the farmers will be at the mercy
of the jute trust, for with its vast
capital it can buy up all the mills
owned by individuals and shut
them down at pleasure.
What is done must be done
quickly, or next year will find the
planter in the toils of the “devil
fish’f combine just as they are
now. This plan will work, but
some prominent planters must
take the lead.
The Mexican government will
open the way to the colonization
of the colored people in its terri-!
tory. The lower branch of the
Mexican congress lias already
passed a bill granting land and
privileges to the" colonization
scheme. The adaptability of the
negro to the Mexican socially will
not be a very great bar to the
colonization. When the exodus
begins it will be a relief to south-
ern Texas where the negro race is
most numerous. Leading color-
ed men in the southwest started
the scheme, and from that sec-
tion the first movement will be
made. It may be that the move-
ment will become wide spread
and extend to the states east of
the Mississippi. No man ought
to throw a straw in the way. Let
the exodus go, encourage it, help
all who wish to cross the line to
a good start. Texas and all the
south would prosper without the
colored race. The southern white
people wish to see the race prob-
lem settled. When the colored
multitudes exodust to other lands
the people of the south will re-
Look through the Fall and Winter
Stock of
! I 5 v. $ f £ s’ i S
at Gut Prices,
AT SULLIVAN’S.
Fifty thousand dollars iuvested In clean,
Well made boots and shoes, manufactured to
our order. Our brand on all our best goods
is a guarantee of the superior quality of
stock and workmanship. For thirteen years
our own brand of goods have stood the test
and have given general satisfaction to the
people of Navarro and sorrouuding counties.
This year we have given more time and
thought than ever before in getting to-
gether this large and well selected stock.
We can guarantee to the
Boob Shoe
Buyers of this country that our stock in
this line is the largest and most complete of
any house in Texas. Our prices are lower
this year than ever before. Allof our lead-
ing brands of boots, such as ‘Sullivan’s
Riding,’ ‘Sullivan’s Good,’ ‘Sullivan’s Best,’
in half double and tap sole, ‘Sullivan’s
Champion.’ and all other brand, are marked
down to the lowest possible price, and we
invite inspection of the closest buyers. Our
Boys’ and Youths’ Boots
Were never better represented. In a word,
we have more and better value, and a larger
stock of boots and shoes than the balance of
Navarro county altogether, and we intend
to do, as of old, the big shoe business of it
We pay no rent and have no middle men
to divide with, so we make prices low, and
give the customer the greatest value for his
money. Our stock of
Fine Boots and Shoes
For gentlemen, old and young, was never
so complete. We can suit you and give you
a perfect lit. We can give you a clean calf
boot, solid leather in and out soles, sole
leather counter, guarantee, $2.50 a pair and
upwards. Old man’s “solid comfort,”
hand sewed, all calf, the easiest shoe ever
made, for $2.00. Our celebrated line of
men’s calf shoes in button, lace and con-
gress, iu London or French, toe is complete,
in all grades, widths and sizes, ranging
from lives to fourteens. Can tit anybody.
Price one dollar and fifty cents and up-
wards. Our department of
Children’s Shoes
In lace and button is complete in all sizes
and widths, and can fit any kind of foot,
thick or slim, and at prices that will please
everyone, both rich and poor. We have
given this department special attention.
Having children of our own, know how hard
it is to get shoes that will stand the frolic-
some girls and boys of the times, but we
have the shoes that stands them and “don’t
you forget it.” We have ladies shoes in all
grades from one dollar a pair up to the finest
made, in all sizes and widths B, C, D, E,
and F. We ean give you a perfect lit iu
every sense of thewox-d, and stores that do
not carry all ol the above widths and half
sizes cannot fit your feet properly. Ill fitting-
shoes produce bunions and corns, which
make children fretful, and housekeepers
cross. Ladies who want style and comfort
buy our shoes, and tell their neighbors that
they always buy their shoes at Sullivan’s,
and we keep their trade by giving them the
best value for their money, the most stylish
and most perfect fitting shoes. A man can
not be “Jack of all trades;” so ladies to get
the combine in shoes of value, style and
comfort, always buy your shoes from re-
sponsible shoe dealers, who know their
business, and know how to fit feet perfect-
ly. We have a full line of
Old Ladies’ Shoes
In all grades, styles and widths, and can fit
your feet comfortably and neatly with
shoes that will give satisfaction and good
wear. Our “foot warmer” line of goods
will he ready for the trade as soon as the
weather demands. Don’t fail to see this
line of goods; they are something new and
indispensible for cold feet.
Rubber Goods.
We are compelled to keep rubbers in all
grades from the cheapest to the best grade,
and we have the only full stock of this
line of goods in Navarro county, and sell
more rubbers than all the balance of the
dealers in the county combined. Wre can
give you ladies’ rubbers at 30 cents and up-
wards. Ladies’ arctic overshoes at 90 cts. i
Men’s arctic overshoes $1.00. There is as!
much deception in rubber, as m leather j
goods. You cannot tell a good one from a i
bad one, and to avoid the' imposition, al- j
ways go to your shoe dealer, who can tel!
you just what you are getting, and as rub-
ber shoes are made to fit all styles of shoes,
he will give you rubbers to fit the style and
height of heel you wear.
Don’t fail to caU and look through the
extensive stock bought for cash, and will
be sold cheap for cash, at the mammoth
boot and shoe store of
J. T. Sullivan & Co.
110 S. Beaton St—Sign of the Big Red Boot.
000 to build a college to be known j
as Iowa Park college. Capital
stock to be $200,000.
oioe and the country will pros-
per, as it has never prospered be-
fore.
Don’t be afraid to do your duty
because somebody ridicules or
opposes you. A man who has
opinions of his own and the
courage to advocate them, will
be sure to have opposition in
this world, because he runs
across or the contrary to other
people’s opinions, but just keep
straight ahead if your cause is
right and your conscience clear.
Don’t bother yourself about what
people say; life is too short for
that. Some will abuse you
through envy, others for want of
sense, others still, for want of
principle and some because they
honestly differ with you; but if
you keep right on openly, man-
fully, intelligently and with prop-
er dignity of character, honesty
of purpose and self respect,those
who differ with you will respect
you and your opinion.—Ex.
Lay down a method for every-
thing and stick to it inviolably.
*• Cured.! Now and an Sour Agol”
FOR NEURALGIA.
Many preparations for pain, relieve only
and do not penetrate to the misery, sooth*
thereby, or promptly cure. They are there-
fore, either too harsh or too weak; too radi-
cal or violent producing inflamation, or only
partial and temporary in effects. Hence the
value of The Great Remedy for Pain—a phy-
sician's formula, the medicinal virtues of
which are so well balanced astomeetall cases.
-r is truly worth its weight in gold,
IQ7 j __ # for the cure
of nerve-
pains, and
illustrates
how won-
' j derfully the essential elements
/ are combined. It will seek out the
pain-spot in the soiatic-nerve, deeply im-
bedded, or in the tender face-nerves and
HMfflMUfifflt
Mr. R. I.Van Pelt, Pawnee Vailey.Kaus., writes
Aug. 29, 1°88: “I suffered a month with Neu-
ralgia in face and neck; one bottle of St,
Jacobs Oil made a permanent PIIDCC
cure. No return.” Most surely it uu IICO*
At Dbuggists and Dealers
THE CHARLES A. V08ELER CO.. Baltimore, HE.
✓■v is truly worth its we:
M. ajGODsOil
S derfully the essentif
THE BEST THREAD FOR ALL
Sewing - -: Machines
BEST SIX COED
For Sale by
R FREEDMAN & CO.
45 CENTS PER DOZ Corsicana, Texas
Dry Goods. Boots, Shoes, & Clothing,
A Full Line of Carpets, Etc.
We ask all cash purchasers to call and
price our Goods as we can afford to sell
for cash as cheap as anybody, but you can
not expect to buy as cheap on time. Don’t
fail and call with your money, it will be to
your benefit.
Your fine stock, your fat cattle, and
farm produce, and have it ready for
the Corsicana Fail* that commences on
Tuesday Oct. 29th, and lets show the
world what Navarro County ean do.
Catalogue is now out.
Farms and Pastures
In Navarro, Ellis, Hill and other counties, in tracts of
from 50 to 2000 acres. Small cash payment, balance on
long time if desired. Send for pamphlet.
TEXAS LOAN AGENCY.
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I lie Largest, Cheapest and Best Assortment of everything in the Paint
Line.
DALLAS ELEVATOR CO.,
THE GREAT EQUALIZER OF PRIGES.
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interest is our interest. Grain stored with us commands the highest prices, as we are
inconstant communication with all the markets of the country. No charges for buy-
yVeights and classification under the super-
vision of the Merchant’s Exchange.
DALLAS ELEVATOR CO., Dallas, Texas.
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Miller, G. P. Corsicana Observer. (Corsicana, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 52, Ed. 1 Friday, October 18, 1889, newspaper, October 18, 1889; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth874452/m1/4/: accessed May 14, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting San Jacinto Museum of History.