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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

Of them; and when he went into the
house, they went too.
A prayer was offered at the resi-
dence, during which the dogs smelled
out the whereabouts of the sayory
meat exactly, and in the doing Of
this they greatly annoyed the minis
ter and caused his cheeks to burn
and heart to ache. After the prayer,
the corpse was carried to the church,
which was near by, and thither the
whole company followed, where the
services were to be more prOtraeted.
The dogs went, too, and soon after
the minister took his place in the
pulpit they began to skirmish around
his coat-pockets. If it had been any
where except in a church, or on any
occasion but a funeral, the dogs
would have been cudgeled and sent
bowling away but as it was, no one
wished to disturb the quiet sanctity
of the place by the yelping of dogs.
They seemed to comprehend the stu
alton, and made the most of it. They
went up into the pulpit-a single one
at a time-two and three at a time.
Sometimes two companies would
meet coming from opposite sides of
the pulpit, but all centering behind
the minister, whose only means of
defense was in kicking out behind at
them, by guess; but the dogs we're
wary, good at lodging, and none got
hit. I
Thus this service went on. The
mental anguish of the good minister
cannot be described /; but there was
no alternative-he must proceed as
best he could. At last, to his great
relief, he was about TO close his part
of the service by pronouncing the
benediction-had already closed his
eyes and raised his hands for that
purpose-when a worthy Deacon of
the Baptist Church wished to have
the minister read a notice. The
Deacon was a man of rather diminu~
tive size, and walked as lightly as q
cat. He had approached the pulpit
with the notice in his hand, upper
ceived by the minister, and was on
the stairs, within reach when the
minister raised his hands. The
Deacon, to attract his attention,
twigged his coat-tail. OF course
the minister thought it was dog,
and that it was necessary for him to
kick once more, which he did. The
Deacon, not on the lookout, like the
dogs, received the minister's foot III
his side and tumbled headlong down
the stairs.
There was scream, rush of the
Deacon's family, general uprising
of the whole congregation, and exit
dogs. In the midst of this confu-
sion, the minister waved his hand to
restore order. After the people
were seated and quiet again reigned,
he told the people the story of the
sausages, in all its particulars, which
seemed a satisfactory explanation,
and the funeral proceeded F.; but the
minister was never known to carry
sausages in his coatNpockets again.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

A steam wagon for common roads
is about being practically tested at
Troy, New York. In 1865 Sir
James Anderson constructed vehi-
Gle of this description weighing near
ly three tons, which, when loaded
with fifteen passengers, was propelled
over a rough and uneven road at a
speed averaging from ten to fifteen
miles an hour. All the attempts of
the past have failed of success, but
the Troy gentleman believes he has
mastered all difficulties, and that his
vehicle will answer the purpose in
tended.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24
G. r. Johns & Co.'S New bank RuiIdiug

c. r. Johns & Cos New Bank Building
This magnificent building is beng rapidly
completed. 1t occupies an imposing position
on the avenue, and will he an ornamental
structure. The style of architecture is
unique, we should say approaching the GOthr
ic, On each corner are small minarets which
add much to the beauty of the front. The
length Of the building is eighty feet, width
tWenty-three feet, and consists of two stories.
1t is built of stone, the front of the beautiful
white rock obtained from the quarry above
the city. The foundation is solid rock, and
the walls have been put up in most substan~
tisl manner. The lower story is intended
for banking purposes and contains an arched
vault, well constructed for the use intended
The stones of which the vault is constructed
are all firmly rivited to each other by stout
iron clamps, and the doors are of iron and
double, and will be furnished with the best
improved burglar-proof locks. 1t will be
perfectly FIRE proof The stair case surround.
ing the vault, is arched, and stone steps lead
to the upper story.
The upper room Is intended for the Land
Agency department, and which is also pro-
vided with large FIRE proof, arched vault
for keeping land titles and other valuable
papers. All the outer doors and window
shutters are to be of wrought iron, and the
FIRE places can be closed with iron doors.
The front of the building is symmetri-
cally and beautifully arranged, expressing in
its appearance strength aud durability, show
ing what skill can accomplish with our ma
tive rock.
When completed, our citizens can feel con-
6dent there is one building in Austin in
which vslusbles can be deposited with per-
feet security.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

New VERsIoN.-An Irish news
paper reporter gives the following
version, in Hibernian verse, of the
finding of Moses:
On Aylip's banks, contiguous to the Noile,
King Phsrao's daughter W ut to walk
awhoile, -.... "
And, peeling off her buds to take a schwim,
Ran up and down the banks to dry her shkin;
And, rushing through the rusbes, thick and
thin,
Discovered the bashkit that the child lay in,
And thin and there she cried, in accents
wild,
(which of yees ladies owns this child2
It's none O. yer own, ye're quick to say;
An that's the truth, PVe know We no'ny q
day;
But since we've found him in this bed OF
roses,
By all means let US chris'n him Howly
Moses"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

EXPANDING THE LUNGs.-Step
out into the purest air you can find,
stand perfectly erect, with head and
shoulders back, and then fixing
the lips as if you were going to
whistle, draw the air through
the lips into the lungs. When the
chest is about full, gradually raise
the arms, keeping them extended
with the palms of the hands down,
as you suck in the air, so as to bring
them over the head just as the lungs
are quite full. Then drop the thumbs
inward, and, after forcing the arms
backward and the chest open, reverse
the process by which you draw your
breath, till the lungs are empty. This
process should be repeated immedi-
ately after bathing, and several times
during the day. 1t is impossible to
describe to one who has never tried
it, the glorious sense of vigor which
follow this exercise. 1t is the best
in the world.
Loves anger is always Hypocrisy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24
OUR CITY TAXES.

In order that our citizens may know by
what authority the city assessor is demand
ing one-half of one per cent on all city
property, by which man worth SIS, 900 will
be forced to pay $50, when the city charter
would only require him to pay Sl5, we give
verbatum the tine. honored order under
which he is acting:
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH MILITARY DISTRICT, !
STATE OF Texas,
AUSTIN, Texas, January 4, 1899.
Special Orders No. g.
(EXtract)
VI. The Mayor and City Council of Aus.
tin, Texas, are hereby empowered, by ordi>
nance, to levy and collect taxes within the
city snnually-not exceeding one-hslf of
one per cent-upon all property made taxable
by law for State and county purposes
By order of Z. R. S. CANDY,
Brevet Major General
LOUIS v. CARIARC, A. D. c., Acting AS
sistant Adjutsnt General.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

Mr.. BOTT, of Round Rock, says he came to
Austin last Saturday, and hitched his team
in the same place be had been in The habit
of hitcbing it for years. Pretty soon he was
summoned before the Mayor. He went, but
that functionary was not in As the indi-
vidual who arrested him told him be would
have to give bond for his appearance on the
morrow, he left instructions with A. B Palm
to settle the fine and costs Mr. Bott thinks
somebody was on the "make."
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

ASrArB POLICEMAN, cOlOred, has been ar
rested for stealing several articles of clothing
from Charles WoelPs store. He was brought
before Justice Smith yesterday, and after a
hearing was bound over to answer The charge
Of theft at the next term of court.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

BARNES, charged with the murder of Phil
pot, has been committed to answer the
charge of murder. at the next term of the
District Court. The examination in this case
occupied two days, and about l25 pages Of
testimony was taken. The defense did not
call any witnesses.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

A SoE STRoKE.-our young friend, Ben N.
Campbell, of the Comptrollers Office, received
son stroke a few days since that threw
him into regular Saint Yitus dance. Master
George A, is doing as well as could well be
expected, and Ben is gradually recovering
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

5 LANDS FOB sALE.-R. ]. Hill, Esq, offers
several very desirable tracts of land for sale,
one only three miles from Lockhart, other
near Fort Mason and in various desirable
localities See column "for sale"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

We refer our readers to the advertisement
Of Doctor Moore, Of the Avenue Hotel. The
Doctor is perfectly reliable, and most es-
Unable gentleman. The public may place
confidence in his statesments.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

CRY TAxBs.-We are pleased to see that
the City Council has suspended the collec-
ton of one-half of one per cent. ad valorem
on city property. Mayor Glenn awaits Leg
islatiHe relief
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A. B. PALM,
GENERAL AGENT,

nor THE COUNTIES OF TRAVIS, BAS-
l TR0P, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Bexar, Co
NAL. Hays, Blanco, Burnet, Williamson,
Lampasas and San Saba. ..t
The justly celebrated "TAYLOR GIN
is the most compact and simply constructed
Gin made-consequently is more easily ope-
rated, and will run a longer time without
repairs than Gins with more complicated
machinery.
2. 1t gins rapidly, and uniformly turns out
az good sample as can be made from tie
cotton ginned.
3. 1t is the lightest draught Gin made.
4. The Manufacturers claim that the stay
lor" Gin combines the merit of speed, light
drGHght and good sample ia a greater degree
than any other Gin.
TESTIMONIALS:
Nh. A. B. PALM, Agent of Taylor Cotton Gin:
My Dear Sir:-* now have in use
and have thoroughly tested one of the 80
saw Taylor Gins, for which you are Agent,
and for thorough and rapid work, it is ex-
celled by no Gin now 10 use. This
opinion is shared By my entire neighborhood
and for the superior merits of the Gin
eheerfully testify. Very truly,
W. A. OATMAE.
Mr.. A. B. PALM, Agent of Tsylor's Cotton Gin:
DEAR SIR: 1t gives me pleasure to state
that have seen the working of the Taylor
Gin made by W. G. Clemens, Brown & Co.,
Columbus, Ca, and have no hesitancy in
saying that it is far superior to any Gin now
out, including the Pratt, Star or ether Gins
that it runs light, the cylinders never heat
and is just the thing the times demand GIN
ming easily four bales per day with mules, on
fifty-saw Gin. d. F. WADDELL,
Aachinist and Builder of Gin Houses.
Sub-Agents, W. A. OatmAn, Cedar Creek;
Stuart MAR, GidGings; B. F. Fry, Lexing-
ton; J. Zorn, Co., Seguin; Jos. Minter,
San Antonio; A. L. Kessler, New Braunfels;
J. V. Hu-cbings Co., San Marcos; N. F.
Bell Blanco; Sampson r Taylor, Burnet;
Sheppard 4 Rocks, Round Rock; John Mark
wood, Lampasas, and Thos. W. Ward, San
Saba. A. B. PALM.
auglO 2w3m
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

TIE GUrTIR ORossIss from Ash street to
the avenue, east side, and nearly in front of
the Journal Office, is in sad plight. We call
attention of the authorities, and assert in
advance that should either the Proprietors or,
the +locsl" of that sheet disappear some night,
there need be no howl of Ku-Klux outrage
or declaration of martial law. Its none of
our fault
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

Qua readers can rely upon the correctness
of our market quotations, reviewed, as they
are, fer each issue of this paper, by those
extensive and reliable dealers in cotton and
pro duce generally, Msssrs. Foster & Kuerhne.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

f. = Two or three Mezicsu aerobats have been
Astonishing the negroes ia the vicinity Of
@Rlsasant HiII,R for several nights, with feats
Oftambling, rOpe-walking and other perform
auces peculiar 20 the 'maromas."
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

We knew We should shortly have rain, for
Our baronetric bis-toS has been inpressing
rs with the fact for several days past, and it
rarely or never fails. 3 .sae
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

TIE Governor offers a reward of $500 for
the deliver, to the sheriff of Coryen coanty
Of George l. Wilson, charged with killing
Charles HaYnesin. that county. --.--.r
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

The Boston Post thinks it must be
unhealthy in Maine, because a doctor
there drives a blooded horse with a
$4,000 set of harness.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

TIE uninterrupted drouth in this section OF
oighty-tbree days, was brought to close
by a gentle rain of two hours duration
Wednesday forenoon. We were visited by
another shower last night, and yet another
his m orning.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24
LOCAL MATTERS.

TIE law and land Office card of W. 3.
Grifhn appears te-dsy. Mr. Griffin is live
man, and we thank him for his efforts in oar
behalf -.ft
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

On the frs. day the Avenue Hotel changed
hands, there was an accession Of twenty-five
boardsrs and We notice to-day half a dozen
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

TIE artillery company was out on the Cap.
itOl grounds drilling yesterday. We noticed
their new uniform got somewhat sOiled dur
ing the progress Ofths drill.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

JULIUS F. oATMAN, Esq, one of our most
promising Lawyers, starts for Llano county
TO attend the District Court there. Nay be
get many fees and bring US a rousiug sub
scription list for the Statesman. he is au-
thoriEed to act as our agent aad receipt for
money in our name.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

ALARsE gang Of lsbOrsfs are already at
work on the oths- side Of Waller creek, near
the bridge, grading and preparing for laying
the ties for the railroad -s1f9 2
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

We wish from the bottom of our heart
something could be done to secure the regu.
Lar transportation of the mails from Calves
ton to this point. Why should the Government
send the mail by a slow river steamer from
Galveston to Houston, instead of by rail
direet2 We in fact get through mail but
once in two days, owing to this thing. What
if the railroad does want a good price for
carrying the United States mails, are the cit
liens Of all Texas to go without their mail,
or wait two days for it when they might
have it in one or less time, just to save few
dollars to the Postal Department? Away
with such foolishness, and push through all
mails by the most expeditions lines.
THB "patter of the rain upon the roof
has been our sweetest music for some hours.
Cheerful and inspiring, and after the long
heated term so refreshing. 1t brings both
cheer and regrets, doubtless-cheer to the
masses and some little regret to the water
carriers. Welcome rain.
allow beautiful Is the rainl
After the dust and heat,
In the broad and fiery street,
In the narrow lame
How beautiful is the rain"
aBow II elatters along the roofs,
Like the tramp Of hoofs!
how it gushes and struggles out
From the throat Of the er-foTing spout"
GAcross the window pain 1t pours and pours,
End swim and wide with muddy tide
Ty[s 4 river, down the gutter roars,
The rain, the welcome rain!'
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

Our Methodist friends begin their camp
meeting near Fiskville, on Friday, 26th inst.
Ample arrangements have been made to feed
all who attend at Reasonable rates. Horses
will be fed and cared for at IS cents per day
OF So SO per week.
The services will continue ten days. There
is an abundance of good water, fine shady
grove, and the grounds are easy of access
from either side. Good order will be main
tanned by the church authorities. We under
stand that Invitations have been sent to a
large number of elergymen to be present.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

A coLoRED NAN, with An energy that is GER
tainly eOnmendsble, has recently finished
digging well on pheasant Hill" one of the
highest poiHtS in OF near the city. BE now
has as fne liyingEater as there is in Austin,
and the well is only about twenty Eve feet
in depth. a'.a
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

A CaIcK1N sNAKE lies dead nearly in front
Of the Journal office. 1t is supposed be had
bankering after 'pie," but getting none,
gave up the ghost.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

sERsEASF HARVEY, of G Company. 10th
United States Infantry, Captain E. Sellers,
died suddenly Tuesday at post barracks, of
heart disease, aggravated by the intense
heat, and was buried yesterday with martial
hOuors, at the city cemetery. The remains
were accompanied to their last resting place
by the officers and men of the post. BE was
scotchman by birth, and is well spoken of
by his comrades.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

To submit to necessity, involves no
disgrace.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

L'oR sALE-5OO acres of land on the
J. Cbeupedsrasi well timbered; sandy losEa;
fEe neighboTbood; school and church within
one mile of land; title good; s. per acre.
The Mexican Gulf Railroad have the right
Of way through this tract. For further par
tieulsrs inquire at this ofsce or of ". III.
SAMUEL, San Antonio. jy25.tTkWts
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

NEsso supremacy comes quickly on the
heels of the franchise. Afew days since the
impotence of 8 negro servant, taking her
seat at the table among the bOarders and
family alta clearinghouse, somewhat startled
the folks. She has since bean dismissed.
She says she intends marrying a white man,
and she may find one, from the prOclivities of
some Of her special admirers, We refer her
to the Radical party.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24
FOR SALE.

NOR SALE-Lands at low prices. 39s
II acres miles from Lockhart, Caldwell
county $40 acres Is miles from Fl. Mason,
Mason county. 800 acres in Llano county on
the waters of Colorado. 800 acres in Coneho
county. Enquire of R. ]. HILL, at Office on
Pecan street. augl5 tw2t wit
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24
NEW CATTLE ROU re

LEVENWORTH, LAWRENCE l.
GALVESTON RAILROAD.
NOW FINISHED TO
NORTH LINE OF INDIAN TERRITORY.
GOOD WATER, GOOD GRASS,
NO SETTLEMENTS.
so Miles Nearer Than Newton.
1875 MILES NEARER THAN ABILENE.
FREIGHT SAME As FROM OTHER SHIPPING
POINTS.
DON'T BE MIsLED BY. AGENTS OF
RIVAL LINES.
TRY THE NEW ROUTE.
CHAS. B. PECK, LIS. oWINGs,
Gen. Fl. Agt AgtL LAG RR.Line
Lawrence. San Antonio.
[jy25-3tw&Wl I'm
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

erTz TAzEs,-Dr. @. N. WOrthingtOn, one
Of OHr most respectable merchants, on yes
tsrday called ct the City Collectors Office
and rendered one-twelfth of one per cent. on
AL his taxab.e city property: TWAS refused
and one half Of one per cent demanded.
This the Doctor declined to pay, aud called
on gentlemen present to witness the fact that
he had rendered the amount of the legal tax
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

NOR SALR-22O screS of land on the
i Martenas creek, IL miles east of San
Antonio, on the old Seguine road; good
neighborhood; fine stock range. This land il
on the line of the Columbus and San Anto-
MO Railroad; title good. Price S. per acre.
For further particulars inquire at this Office
or of w.. ]. W. SAMUEL, San Antonio If
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

CHARLIE JOHNSON, celored, ex-policeman,
lately arrested two State policemen fer vio-
lating city ordinances and carried them up
to General Davidson, who Immediately ar
rested Charlie and dismissed him from the
city police. Charlie johnson was not the
right man for Davidson, who likes violat;rs
Of the law better than those who arrest
theml Is not this the legitimate inference2
Such are our usarping rulersl Instead of
enforcing law and order, they violate them
selves with impunity and Encourage their
hirelipgs to do the same.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

A NEGRO named Alexander Pete rs was
drowned Tuesday evening, in the river near
the lower brickyard. He, in company with
German boy, went down to battle at a
point where the water was deeper than usu.
cal. Having disrobed, the negro remarked
he could dive across the hole, and plunged
in head foremost, but failed to come to tie
surface. 1t is supposed he was stunned
against the bottom, or was taken with cramp.
The body was not recovered until the next
morning.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-24

Loves anger is always Hypocrisy.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-08

Now is the day and now is tie hOnr TO
acquire great riches with little risk. To-
morrow the grand drawing of single num-
Der tickets in the Louisiana State Lottery
will take place, at eleven o'clock, over the
rooms of the company. The public is in
vited to witness the drawing. This they
can do, but they can hardly see how it is
done when one Of the twenty thousand
numbers, which cost only twenty dollars
each, draws the magnificent capital prize OF
fifty thousand dollars. As somebody's sure
to win, there is an object in difusing the
remainder of the unsold tickets among the
whole community. Whatever may be the
scrupIes Of extremely conscientious people
about buying lottery tickets, the winner of
that splendid prize will never regret that,
with twenty dollars, he besame the inner
itor Of fifty thousand dollars from Dame
Fortune.