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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02


BEEf.IS, September sS.-Louisa Mini.
bach, the celebrated German novelist, S
dead.
LONDON. September 50.-The demands
for Discount AZ the bank and on. the streets
were active
AT r r. q dispatch from Berlin indi-
Gates financial trouble, and the possible in
reference Of the government. Some stocks
had fallen 20 per cent.
LONDON, September So.-A number OF
new cases Of cholera occurred ON the ship
which brought the disease to Liverpool.
The vessel is closely quarantined.
PARIS, September S0-Count dc Cham
bord, in a letter to his supporters in France,
saya his object IS the union Of parties IN
france, the restore ton of harmony and
her former greatness and prosperity. He
regulates the Introduction Of extreme
measures or Of attempting it at all.
The Markets.
~ sisfSoi, September al-Noon.-Coiloa steady:
s4cnistioS and S esarss e 81 sales lsooo bales
kisANkrotsF, september so.-Donds s69.
~, ~" aoAh' september SO--Noon.-eiold opened al
cotton quiet; sales 80 bales uplanss on basis Of
good middlins. delivered September rs is ;e -
NEw NOEE. September Sl-J r. N-Stock market
siill without excitement. and closes hrn. Vrsf,r,
tnion Is quoted a CO.'S Lake shore 7il Union pa.
NEW OGLEASs. September S0.-Fl0ur demand con
hne 20 the city trade on account Of quaraniness
crllHe family s. sSff9 % Corn. supply LIGHT. white
ssc Oats dnn and lower AZ soc Dram duh 81 7Sqoc
Hay dull; choice 81. Pork duh At ST. Dry sal,
meats dull; shoulders ec; stock los casks Bacon 40
demand with only Jobbina sales; clear b 99c; clear
lQhc Lard dull, ticrce S'selac; key l0itla. sugar
dull prime to choice lose Molasscs nothing doing
Coiice quiet az s1125sse; stock in dealers hands
90 sacks
Cotton; sales 10 bales; dcmand strong; offerings
lights prices Hrmcr; cOod 10 strict ordinary
| low 10 strict low middlng l6E6ti7&c; middling d
good niddlng lstsf1lSfc; receipts 1894 bales; ex
J ports; stock - ;eS5 bales
Gold nominal al li81l4 Currency opened 1t COS
per cent premium for certified checks tending dow
tArOugh The day closing at per cent. premium r.
~, with some sales az lees rates. Sterling nominal
bills OF lading and clear HOBS; bank iiGsfi7 None,
! market more cheerful
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02
OBITUARY.

WHEREAS, II has pleased the Grand Architect of the
universe in his inscTutabe WISDOM TO from his
sphere Of usefulness among his fellow-men our be-
loved brother r. ii. L. CrOsthwait of Onion Creek
Lodge No no F. and A. NJ, Of Travis county; there
fore, be II
ResolUed That in the deceGse Of Brother CrOsthwat
his family lose a kind and afectionate brother,
fraternity true, just and upright mason, and the
community most valuable citizen.
ReSoiUeQ, That this lodge tender TO the afflicted
brother and sister deepest and most heartfelt sym
nth commend them all to the all necessary prOtec
ton OF the God OF the orphan.
ResolUed, That the members of this lodge wear the
badge Of mourning, and that lodge room be draped
in mourning for thirty days, in memory Of our de-
parted brother
ResolUed, That copy of these resolutions be pre-
scented to the family of Brother Crosthwait and be
published in our weekly papers.
Respectfully and fIaternally submitted,
c. GOODLoE,
d. A. TODD.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

SUNSET Cox tells a good story Of his first
meeting with Mark Twain. Mark called
on Mr. Cox at the Capitol in Washington,
and sent in his card as Samuel L. Clemens.
Mr.. Cox being totally Unacquainted with
the name. left his seat to see what the
stranger wanted of him, surprising, Of
course. the call was a business one. Mr..
Clemens began 10y saying, Il called upon
You on my wife's account Mr.. Cox said,
ssAh, . in an unenlightened manner. ''She
knows you. pursued the visitor; she told
me she had sat ON your knee '.On my
kneefp exclaimed Mr.. Cox. Really. sir, .
he said, ''your language is incomprehensi-
BILE Eyes, resumed Mr Clemens, s'she
used TO SIT on your knee; she was . little
airl then, and / was not there. so I'm not
Jealous: don't take the trouble to apollo
gize Here the laugh came in, explana-
tons followed. and a pleasant acquaintance
followed on both sides
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

a KEoKUk Gowal lady while engaged in
the pursuit or her domestic duties, en-
counterci mouse in the -four barrel. Now,
most la.iies under similar circumstances
would have uttered few feminine shTieks
and then sought safety in the garrett But
this one possesses more than the ordinary
degree Of female COURAGE. She summoned
the hired man and told him to get the shot
gun, and the bulldog and station himself
at q convenient distance. Then she climbed
half way upstairs and commenced 70
punch the iiour barrel vigorously with a
pole. Presently the mouse made its ap-
pearance and started across the floor The
bultdog ~ orcc went in pursuit. The man
lircd and the dog dropped dead. The lady
tainted ana fcn down the stairs, and Tie
hired man. thinking thai she was killed
and fearing that hl would be arnsted for
murder. 1T oUl. and has not been seen Snce-
The mouse escaped
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02
TIE AUSTIN TRUST COMPANY have esiab.
llshcd Special Fund, entitled the
Real Estate Trust Fund Of Toxas,


llshod Special Fund entitled the
Real Estate Trust Fund Of Texas,
Consisting Of such lands o. may be conveyed 10 ihc
company for certificates Of stock IA said fund and
such lands may be purchased by said company with
the means OF said fund These lands viii be neld by
said company AZ a trust fund for tbs Joint benefit
OF ali the holders Of stock In said fund aud WIN be-
sold by the company from iilne 70 time. as ,Qy
deem for the interest Of the same.
The shares IN said fund WIN be one hundred Do
each; win be issued 10 bearer and may be iransfc
by delivery, and win be receivable IN paymcr fut
lands belonging 10 the fund, upon The seltlifa, -
demand Of the holder Each certificate win eniitIb
holder to Its mo ras0 dividend Of The profits Of the
fund according TO the date Of each certificate, which
dividend viii be issued IN the form Of fractional shares
representing the advance 70 the value Of Che lands be-
longing 10 said fund.
Persons who desire to obtain certificates Tor stock
in said fund in exchange FOR lands, wi send % the
company description OF the lands, and chain Of titlo
from the Government down. together with their pnce
and Zee sufficient 70 expenses Of investigating
the titles; when the company. after reasonable time
FOR investigating the ttlc and aacerainlng she value %
the land viii accept or reicctthe lands offered II the
lands are accepted cerihcaics OF stock WIN be issued
for the value thereof, under such regulations a. may
be adopted by the companYs
It Is the fixed determination Of the company MOI 10
allow more than fair cash market price Tor lands IN
exchange for certificates Of shares IA tha fund.- Nor
viii certificates ever be issued for less than hol par
value for money to be invested IN land for this fund.-
Tue object in establishing the fund Il to enable he
holders Of unimproycd lands IN Texas 10 PIT them N
shape that they win be available security Tor Dor
wing money The certificates, being based upon
r. estate its market cash value and being cceifu
Die at their face value for any lands belonging 70 the
fund aud entitled to dividends from the pros Of The
same It Is believed win make them most desirable
security a. well az a safe and convenient mode Of
holding valuable estate Of conveying the same n
pleasure, without record or expense.
Certificates Of shares In this fund, win be suhltan
TALLY in the following form:
No 800
AUSTIN TRUST COMPANY,
This certificate entities the holder 10 one share o. onn
hundred dollars OF the
REAL ESTATE TRUST FUN OF TExAa,
with the privilege Of selecting aud demanding title 10
one hundred dollars worth 81 any lands belonging q
said fund, the surrender Of this certificate; and
receiving dividends IN the form q fractional
representing the advance 10 the ynue Of thciaiP
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

Is authorized by it, Charter to receive real and per-
sonal estate in trust and 10 keep or dispose q the
same according 10 the terms OF Che imst
To receive money on deposit aud to loan money a.
conventional interest
To act as receiver in cases Of litigation IN any o. ihe
courts Of this State or Of the United States.
To act as trustee IN mortgages and deeds OF Trust,
and FOR minors married wouicl aud other persons BY
special appointment.
To act trustee and financial agent for charitable
religious, and educational insiiiuiions. ana Tor conn
ties. cities and other corporations.
To sell real estate, bonds, mortgages, and other
securities or to purchase the same, according to IN
siructions.
To accept aud execute an manner OF Trusts
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

CHEAP SUGAK.-The Aoe'ieqa Grocer, or
gamof the wholesale grocery trade Of New
York. says that sugar will be abundant and
cheap. The crops in all producing coun-
tries are very large, and as the beet root
crop OF Europe will this year yield an esti-
mated amount of /, 100, GOO tons, an increase
of go, 000 tons over.th yield of last year,
this will 90 Ear towards supplying the wants
of Europe and lessen the demand from that
ouarterfor cane sugars by On equal amount.
seek the market in this country, and conse-
months. notwithstanding an increased con
sumption
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

The smash up on the Houston and Texas Central
Railway early Saturday morning, caused by the
passenger train from Hampstead running into awood
train standing the track near McDade, smashing
We understand that the engine Of the wood train had
given ont and the engineer had started 70 McDade
few miles distant 10 telegraph to the conductor OF
the approaching train and notify him OF the obstruc
ton the road ahead but the catastrophe which oc
Cured proved that unfortunately he arrived At Nc
Dade too late TO check the passenger train Theprin-
cipal cause OF this calamity doubt, that the
storm had extRguished the lights the road train
and tho passenger train came rafting on crushing the
aat like egg shells and scattering them promis-
cuously on all sides Fortunately. no one but the en-
cineer was injured
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

TEAoEDY.-At a negro prayer-meeting at
a colored mans house. about en- mile i:erih
of Vienna, on the tenth instant piece of
lightwood was the object of contei ton be-
tween two colored men, Harsh language
caused blows, of which not moro than one
or two were passed when one Of the parties,
Wesley Smith, dealt the other, Tom
Hunter, fatal blow with knife. The
knife severed the main arteries of the neck,
producing almost instantaneous death.
Wesley, IL attempting to escape, inflicted a
severe wound upon the leg Of one Charley
Hedeepetll. lie succeeded in leaving the
scene of the late tragedy, and went n mile
to the house Of friend, where he stopped
to get his friend TO accompany him s.to the
house OF Mrs. Huoy, the proprietress OF the
plantation ON which he then was. While
trying to prevail upon his friend, the
brotGer-in-law of the murdered man and
another colorcd man came up in hot pursuit.
Recognizing Wesley, the brother-in-law Of
the murdered man fired upon him, but the
ball missed its am and struck a negro
woman sitting near. The woman died on
Wednesday following. The perpetrators
OF these homicides were tried before Judge
Greene. and bound over to the district
court in November next C0Ushutta (La)
/ Citiz5N.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

REPORTS reached here yesterday that considerable
damage has been done by high water up the country.
1t is reported that the Of Lampasas has been sub
jected to serions food and that number Of houses
were washed away and lives destroyed. The reports
are vague and as yet uncertain
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

No man should deprive his family Of ancwspsper
he should ZEE that his wife and children keep up with
TIE lntegenoe Of the times, and there is no better
way 10 DO this than 20 lay daily paper before them,
4 possible. The news o. the day Is kept up with in
this way and besides Il relieves much or theloncncss
q the family while the head Of il is away is false
economy 70 deprive your family Of the pleasure Of
learning each DAY the latest neys.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

THE poor man Hammett who was accidentally shot
in the TrggPaschal aay yesterday, feeling the shst
strike his precious stomach cried out manfully for
while that he was killed. After finding his bread
basket only srazed, his remark was: II didn't kill
worth d-n: did l."
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

a.,..s.v e~.uln4. Just before dark. the Colorado
r,yer c,rnenced rsing very rapidly. Their were
some eleht Indicafions ~ se for few Minutes be-
fore th- time but q about Aalfpast six o'cl9k the
aood came down IN three successive waves. ms fol-
loving close npon the other IN about six minItes II
ro,e more than a. many feet. and during the night
there was a gradual rise until on sunday nDuine.
hen Il reached thirty feet above the ordinary water
marx There many rumors in regard TO tbs Ioss Of
life Of which are not authentic and we hOpe win
prove untrue. AT the ford Just above the mouth OF
shoal creek wagon with ten mules Vas crossing AZ
the time with four negroes The mules AMI wagon
were swept away andtwO men and one boy viii them
The negro man who escaped got out upon one Of the
mules, which be hastily unioosed. Two otlrr muIes
We have heard, broke loose and got out Te reports
are that several teams aud persons caught In the
food a the different fords above ile city.
Mr. swisher, who was Il the lowe ferry,
eoroborales those reports By, asserting thG two OK
teams and wagons were seen passing dOwr with the
food and directly afterwards wagon with aorses all
Of course drowned There is sIsoa report fhat a lady
and her children crossing the Mc1Ill ford,
and that they too were washed away and dDWned Il
win be utterly impossible 10 know the full extend OF
The damage and loss Of life until the river down and
free communication established There d also q re-
port that persons were crossing both q ths Fnnin and
hontopOlis fOrds. below the city, who were washed
away. OF course serious damage IL done the crops
along the Tow lands. AZ Homsby's bead, twelve
miles below here, the crops were badly submerged,
and much damage done II is also feared that damage
Il done 20 the crops at Webbers valley. There are
VARIOUS and conflicting reports from all quarters. and
% Il viii take some days TO learntAe full
tent Of the damage. We are satisfied that there was
considerable loss Of life The time was propitous for
iiSaturday evening, when more persons were passing
just at that hour than usual on other days.
The river commenced falling before noon on Sunday
and mp yesterday evening at dark had fallen eighteen
or twenty feet The freshet Of 1869 about Twelve
feet higher than the late one That Of 1910 was
high BY 4 few feet a. the one Of the year before
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

ron MAYOR o. CITY on AUSTIN
We are aafho-izcd 70 aInoanc2 LEA,7DER BROWN
- candidate Tor Mayor - thc city ~ tfefn The
epproachi1g eiecf.oli 81 &1lcaber frf tltY icefs.
We ar alfaofizci - alnQgnce J.. b. HELLER
- G candidate for MsTnr h tie appro1es elaciian
"a November f0T riiy 91eers.
Eoa CITY TREASURER
We 1-e suflcfized % llncfacc Mr.J. " HOW ARD
caudi 1'e fof rc-eeion ~ fe oficf 81 City reas-
ufel. a. te a9irplchlns election fof cry ccs IS so
lcnfer
rca gffE EOCsE o. REPREsESTAT
we fre fHflurIzt1 % anuDulre Jfsdvg JOSEPH
LIZ cialif ie 70 reQrcn Travis county ID 4lc
Luecl l7o1te1f tl f0trlee1iI I,fstalnre. cab c ~
zee decifIe1 - 90 D1-aocfatic tO1ain1flng Clter'
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

TuHsDAr morning. n a politiCai conversation be-
tween them, Col. Trigg and COZ George Pasehal.
Jr came to blows. and pistols being drawn Col Trigg
received bullet wound through his right hand the
sanc bah nalcting wound across the stomach
q Nr. HammctL Whose pistol It was that did the
damage no one seems TO know. Roth these gentlemen
being Republicans Il l. hard 70 understand their diff
fcrcnces upon this occasion.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

The Turn Verein Aall ON Saturday night was well at
tended. The exercises OF the Turner'S on sunday
afternoon was magnificent. The evOlations OF the
girls and boys were difficult to surpass while the
manly feats and ethletc performances Of the older
Turner's were equal to the acting OF any acrobats
have ever soen.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

NOTWITHSTANDING the heavy rain and unpleasant
condition OF our streets Saturday, large number Of
people from the country seen clustered here aud
there about town; purchasing goods while 9TH
ers appeared to be making their stay among us as
pleasant the unfavorabe state Of the weather would
narnif
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

VIZ give notice TO Tire public and % oar iiis- .lo
patrons that AR " l. Barker Y ne Scnei-l 49,. ~
the DENocRAIIc srArEasAa.
lie ia authorized 10 solicit edreDiaelnenfs suiscrp
,lona iob. ,,e,i. eir.. and receipt for sane.
CALDWELL & wALCER
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

Two Radical aspTants for the Office Of marshal OF
this city had "set to- on the corner Of the Avenue
and Pecan street, in regular pugilistc style. No
blood split nor weapons drawn. Mayor Wheeler will
interview them this morning. There is use Of the
"Rads' quarreling and lighting among themselves as
the Democrats are bound to carry the next election
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

SrscE Ash street has been opened towards the east
tern part Of the city It s to be hoped that the large
number OF citizens interested in opening II TO West
Avenue win receive the consideration due them.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

No trains running between Hampstead and Hearne,
On account Of several cases Of yellow fever reported
al Calvert Two gentlemen Of our aequantanee. wish
ine to 60 through 20 Wsco today, were informed by
he ticket cnt At this city hat tickets vcc being
sold for any points On the main roed above Hemp
stead This Il bed news again. We hope il win provo
% he ean.rd We notify the pubic that the trains
are running throaeh al right to Houston and Cal
4csfcn
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

SEVERAL Of our leading merchants commence &c sell
goods to-day at currency prices Mr. VIM. Bruegger
hoff and W. A. Ryan have advertised that they viii do
so. The rest viii follow in rapid succession.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

IN consequences Of the scarcity Of silver and the
financial crisis the North cotton has fallen in this
market nearly four cents in less than week. The
arst OF the week II was selling high rs "A cents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

ONLY four deaths reported in the city during the
past week. one from cancer, from old gun shot
wound from congestion and the fourth from lung
eomplainf
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

THE repairs on The Waller creek bridge, on Pecan
street. rapidly approaching completion. It's to be
hoped that the work this time viii stand
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

IT win be observed BY reference to another part OF
this column, that Forster, Ludlow q Co propose in
spite Of the financial crash, to advance money upon
cotton. This is great relief to the community. and
win enable parties to get along for the time being
Tho conduct Of this arm in this natter just at THIS
time, deserves the eommendation Of the public
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

THE AUSTIN TRUST COMPANY submit iheig
claims 10 an intelligent public and solicit q liberal
share Of patronage They do especially recommend
the REAL ESTATE TRUST FUND ~ very de-
sirablc Investment and the most eaeeiuai method
Of selling Texas lands 10 actual settlers nndo
ing 10 them the highest order Of titles.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

In spite Of the financial panic the North business
is most active here. Large quantities Of cotton is
coming In, and being rapidly shipped. The business
Of 9ur merchants with country dealers is excellent
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

Tm increasing trade in cotton is becoming more and
more perceptible. The hide merchants. too. are a.
present doing most lively business
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

We are pleased 10 state that the health OF the COM
muny Is improving, but very few cases Of the dengue
being now among our citizens. 1t is hoped, however
that this sudden change in the weather will
this disagreeable complaint among us
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

Mr.. HKSRY MoRDEoAI formerly Of this place, was
married in New Orleans on the twenty-ninth OF Sep
tember 10 Miss Mamie L. Neafus, OF that city. Our
kind wishes attend them We acknowledge the receipt
OF cards
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

A PEW days since Mr. VIM. Brueggefhoa paid out in
day s15OO for freight the railroad How is
this for business ne Austini
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

THE schools in the city are all largely attended.
The private schools for young ladies' Of which there
are several very ane ones, all doing admirably well
We wish them success.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

ATTENTION Re called TO the advertisement Of Ad.tln
Female College. This Institution is doing WELL and
the Number Of its scholars daily Increasing
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

TRAINS running regularly between this city and
Houston In consequence of the fever at Calvert
trains do not above Hampstead on the main line
Of the Central.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

TUE talk upon the streets last night that two Of
the negroes who were considered drowned, went down
the river Clingng to some floating material and saved
themselves, several miles below the city
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

VIZ are informed that ground has been offered for
the location Of the Episcopal Female Institute for
caring It's location In this place. block has been Of
fercd on West avenue, and also tract about two
miles Rorth Of the city. The committee appointed TO
take charge Of the matoraFo In favor Of accepting the
block on West avenue asit S wen located and IN the
city. We also understand that the members OF the
committee alone have expressed their willingness to
give sT0O0 TO building the Institute It Is proposed to
In each to start the enterprise The committee win
commence operations iof securing subscriptions At
carly day. and there Is no reason earth why they
sh0uld not succeed The establishment OF such an in
sttion At this place needed, and, think peO-
pie realize the fact Let the committee start to work
and Let the people give ne money toestablsh the inst
tuition