1896 Treasurey Statement

[jeff of pa]

The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.), 24 Sept. 1896.



The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, September 24, 1896, Page 11, Image 11 « Chronicling America « Library of Congress

 

[miboje]

What do they mean "lost?" How do you just up and lose that much in gold coins and bars?

 

[austin]

Believe we call that the Governor's share down here, Sort of an old Texas tradition, sort of like the "Dead Vote" that many politicians used to get elected, including LBJ.