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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

SHOOTING on THE PUBLIC STREETs-In
the death of Mr.. ]. H. McEachern, editor of
the Jefferson Democrat, we have another proof
of the absolute necessity of putting a stop to
street fights, and the use of firearms upon
the crowded streets. Mr.. McEaehern had
nothing to do with the shooting between the
warlike parties, and yet he was accidentally
shot and killed In the same way, ladies and
little children might be killed. If men will
use firearms, let them think of these things
and spare the innocent and unOffending. The
practice should be put down at all hazards.
The strictest rules should be adopted and the
severest penalties inflicted in such cases. If
men will engage in deadly feuds, let them go
outside the city limits, where there win be no
danger of shooting passers-by.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

THE-ciiy barbess have reduced their prices.
A shave now costs but fifteen cenis-herelo-
fore twenty-five cents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

Ex-Governor STocKDALE of Indianola, is
in our city. WeFegret tolearn that his health
is not good We trust that his visit to our
mountain city, and the inhalation of our
pure mountain air may prove of benefit to him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

RAuROAD BUuDEns.-We have heard Of
several trains Of railroad graders being camped
about Austin for few days past, but as to
what road they are going to work on we are
not appraised Madam Rumor" thinks it'is
the international, butthe reliable gentleman"
differs with her and asserts that not q shovel
ful of dirt win be lifted, unless the bonds are
forthcoming.
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DIED

On the eleventh Of April, 1874, in Tr1Eis county,
Texas, Mr.. JOHN G. COLE, IN the 1oFtisth year Of
his age, formerly Of Washington county Virginia
Abinpdon paDees pleore cow
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Co East VIA ST., LoUIs.-NOW thar Texas has di
rect rail communication with the whole country
eers should remember that the Pioneer Lines Of the
West afford the best and only routes through the In
dian Nation to St. Louis and all principal cities in the
Northern, Eastern and Middle States. Passengers
from Galveston, Houston, Austin, Waco, Bryan, Dali
las Marshall Jefferson and all other cities and towns
the Houston and Texas Central Railway and lite
Meeting rail and stage lines offered the choice Of
tlrO all rail routes to St. Louis.
AtDenison, Texas, connection is made with the Mis-
souri, Kansas and Texas Railway and at Yinita in the
Nation, junction Is formed with the Atlantic and
Pacific Railroad, by which all passengers are carried
through Southwest Missouri direct to st. Louis, Will
out change Of cars. Or IL the passenger desires he
can, when purchasing his through ticket, arrange to
continue his journey through Vinita to st. Louis by
way Of Sedalia and the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
Both Of these roads being under one management
equal facilities are offered the matter Of palatia
sleeping cars elegant day coaches, quick time andeu
perior accommodations Of every hnd-Thez trains Of
these companies arrive in St. Louis ample time 70
make connection with all roads leading out OF the city
Particular information, with maps. time tables etc.
can be had at the various through ticket Offices An
Texas, or by addressing John Howard, Texas Passen
ger Agent, Houston, Texas; or Z. A. Ford General
Passenger Agent St. Louis No. Jag WHY
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

Go TO Ben Thompson's arug store ana secure some
OF the celebrated Amargosa DisrThea Specific. It ID
Ct the safest remedies for dIarhea dysentey chO
era morbus and kindred complaints new known
nos d&Wtf
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

WEATHER INDICATOR = The Holosteric
barometer and Fahrenheit Thermometer,
which hangs at the front Of the fashionable
jewelry store Of Mr.. Balm, has lately bean
consulted by many visitors. curious 70 know
the present state and immediate future Of the
weather. Il is very unique and ingenious
little instrument, corresponding with man N
one respect-thst Of importing knoHledge-
and differing with him in snotheT-it never
tells lie. Il IS gotten up On ne compFessed
air principle, and Il not only gives ne TEN
perature Of The atmosphere, but L also indi-
Gates changes in the weather, and maasures
the altitude Of mountains, etc. Ths sign1l
circle reads: Stormy; much raini rlin;.
change; fair; set fair; very dry 10 Which
words a little steel indicafor points h per
forming its required duty. Tie word
change IS al the top Of The circle, vile De
words stormy e.much rin,n and ''r1fn. =
are 70 The len Of ID, and those Of ''faiF. '.ci
fair and every dry" are % he Elsht .srhsF
indicator has for several days past ben point
ING 70 the center Of ''changs. and moved
one number and a half towards 'rains Be-
tween s A. H. and r. r., yss,sIday. ne h0ur
this local was written.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

DIR. TAYLOR has had the front of the old
Millican house, on the Avenue, painted,
which adds much to the appearance of that
somewhat ancient structure.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

The subscription lists of the STATESMAN
and our German paper, the Stadts-Bulletin, are
both being daily increased.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

corroN sFALK.-And now We call upon
the Changers, one and all, whether they have
dirt IN their hair or carroty beard, to answer
whether they have cotton stalk nearly four
fee, high. We have one In the Office. which
was pulled up yesterday. measuring. by the
tame. nearly four feet from the root II the
members Of this once should wish 70 joint
4he Changers. would profert Of this stalk en-
Sitie them 70 scalsf
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Conversational.

WASHINGTON, May 2O.-ISenate THE Sem
ate has up the civil rights bin.
WASHINGTON, May 20.-House- The House
passed resolution to adjourn on the
twenty-second of June.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The Senate
passed the bill authorizing the President to
issue army rations and clothing to destitute
people of the Tombigbee, Warrior and Al
ALBANIA rivers. 1t goes to the President for
his signature. -
WksHINGToN, May 25.-House-A Among
the bills introduced and referred was one by
Mr.. Sheldon to refund the cotton tax, and
one by Mr.. Young, of Georgia, to have
Rome, Georgia, selected as d Manufacturing
arsenal.
iSenate-Senator Alcorn presented me-
mortal from citizens of Mississippi, asking
Congress to take charge of the,leVees on the
Mississippi river. Referred to the special
committee on levees.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

ICE, We hear, Is now selling al three cents q
pound, about double the price Il was one month
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

PERSONS having out county lands that have
not been assessed, can now call on Judge
Smith and give in their assessments on the
same. ~
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

THE weather still continues warm and dry,
with no indications Of rain We learn that
heavy rains have fallen in Lampasas, Burnet
and many other counties northwest Of as. We
are hopeful that in duo time we viii be visited
with sufficient rain 10 save our crops from de-
otr,,ctioo
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Al ST. Mars Church, MONDAY, 1r. r., . nss d. J.
spfIlnrd, Mr. JOHN FLkTTKRT TO Mss zAKY J.
JAMES, all o. this city.
Nan orla.ns papers please eopr.- n lEElll I !
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

]. c. HrGeIEs of Bastrop, and Hon.
Stephen Stapp of Victoria, are on visit to
our city. SEA - sFseT.f2
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

NoxKx PlESErFUfA-lE Honey > quite plen-
tifol Ia Austin AZ he pEesint Tine in oOmpari-
son 10 what Il has been for some time past,
-saa therefore il can Be had a. a much lower
rate Of Interest than At any time befoEein the
last two years. Silver can now be had for
ninety days At bank for one per cent smonih,
and We have heard Of several parties WHO
have borrowed for aycar a those rates A
fair crop this year win secure the best times
hereaboals that We have had Tor three yoas
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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

THE cedar tie business at Austin is simply
becoming immense. Every day Pecan street
is literally lined with wagons conveying ties
from the cedar brakes to the depot We be
lieve there Is net less than thousand ties a
day conveyed from Austin down the Central
road, which net, we believe, about six hun
dred dollars, which is very good revenue to
this vicinity from that source.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

We learn that Messrs Thompson & Gun
ningham, the enterprising ferrymen and pom
TONERS, within day or two launch their new
pontoon bridge into the surging waters Of the,
Colorado, near the foot of the Avenue. A
pontoon bridge is certainly great convenience
and this local viii no doubt be hailed with
some degree of satisfaction by travellers and
the public geneIallys RaIE sELLe- Is1
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

A TRAIN Of seven wagons, with seven yoke
of steers to each wagon, icame In yesterday;
making their way down the Avenue, no doubt
intending to bring up in front Of some of
Austin's wholesale establishments, where they
would load for the interior. Austin is getting
a very heavy trade from distant towns, and
we believe the day Is not far distant when her
population win reach twenty-five thousand.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

The Calhoun Literary Society Of the Texas
Military institute had is final meeting for
the session Friday night last After wen
contested debate, In which the young orators
acquitted themselves handsomely, the society
vent into an election for medalist On the
third ballot cadet Lewis Hancock was elected.
he being thus declared he best debaler Of The
society for the session. The medal Is a beau
tiful gOld one. valued At fifty dollars, and IS
now being made to order in Baltimore. This
b ocrtainly q veg high compliment and honor
paid cadet Hancock BY his society, and one
which he and his many friends in our midst
NO douht sally appreciate. Il IS gratifying 70
note he dourishing condition Of this debating
socieiy. Il numbers a present nearly forty
mcmbeEs
Judge A. ". Terrell was unanimously
elocss1 10 confcr TIE medal and make TIE me
sensation speech o. behalf Of the society. As
ne jndgc ispeculiaEly happy in Efforts Of tins
klnd We feel confident hat better nan
could nol have ben selected foT ne duty.
he medal WIN b conferred on commence
meni day, june s. and is presentation vin be
not &c leaa Interesting % ne closing extr-
cia
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

A RUNAwAY.-Sunday night, about half
past seven o'clock, people at the upper end Of
the Avenue were startled by terrific rafting,
and looking up they saw a team coming around
the southwest corner of the Capitol fence at
break-neck speed, the buggy running on two
wheels for some distance, as they turned the
corner. Mr.. James Mcknight manifested
much presence Of mind by rushing out in front
Of the foaming steeds and Haunting AZ UNI
brelIa before them, which materially checked
their speed, when he grabbed them by their
brides and kept them in charge till the driver
came up-several minutes afterwards, For
tunately nothing had been broken.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

THB RoBBERs STILL AT WoRK-The rob
bers visited the residence of E. H..Quick last
night They made their appearance at the
rear Of the house, opening a closet door,
when young man sleeping on the other side
of the partition, hearing rustling near
some trunks, etc., rushed out frantically, only
to see pair Of heels going around the house
at lively pace. Other footsteps were heard
at the same time in the yard, and few min
utes after the robbers exit, pistol shots were
heard on the next block south, near the Epis-
copal Church. Let everybody and his WIFE
be on the alert, and shoot the scamps down as
they would mad dog.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28


SPKHoFIELD, Mss, May SOL Appears
that the wallis Of the reservoir were required
10 be built three feet below the ground. but
the contractors based them on the surface.
making the calamity q mere question Of
time. The contractors viii Be hung r.
caught. The empty reservoir exposes the
villainy praCticcd b the contractors.
The bodies found yesterday were nude,
and much dis6gured Il VII require 3
week 70 find all Of the missing. The peo-
pie are earning money b. searching sor.
Valuables. DcrTicks have been erected 20
lift the safes from tie stream. the most a
which are intact. and were an locked e tie
early hour Of che food The streams are
being diverted from their natural channels
70 save the spells Of the food Twenty a.
the missing have been dug out 1om tls
ruins, buildings and nnd. TvenfF.lte
more, known 70 be lost ere atIll - l1s
debris.
The committee appointed b tie q
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

HORSE THIEVES ABoUT.-0f all the bofes
that ever bored anybody, a boring thb.f ID
the biggest bore, especially when he bores
with a twoinch auger, as horse thief did
Saturday night, while attempting to make his
way into Elder Carrington's stable Had not
the auger struck nail in the stablS-doOr,
which split the auger handle, it is more than
probable Elder Darlington would have been
two or three good horses out Sabbath morn
ing Several anger holes were found in the
stable door the next morning, and the broken
auger was left on the ground, perhaps as
token of good luck to Elder G. 1t seems to
us that the surest way of breaking up the
thieving gang that stil infests this city, is for
liberal rewards to be offered. We suggest
that the city authorities set an example by
offering a good reward for every thief that
may be shot dead or caught alive. People
will not set up and watch for thieves all night
unless they are paid for it, and certainly any
man who might kill or capture a midnight
thief would be nothing less than public ben
efactor, and entitled to consideration.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

A MAN RoBBED WHILE AsLEEP.-A Mr..
Crank, a tailor, was robbed at his boarding
house, back Of the Governors mansion, on
Sunday night As usual, on retiring, he put
his money, thirty dollars, under his pillow,
bat in the morning it was not there, which is
all he knows about il. Thethieves seem to be
doing about the most successful and profitable
business of any one in the city.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

WEDNESDAY, about eleven o'clock, a pair of
horses belonging to Mr.. Platts livery stable,
attached to q city hack, became frightened
while standing near Mr.. Brueggerhoffs store
on the Avenue, and, in spite Of the efforts of
the driver, Mr. 10. Anes, who was holding
one of them by the bride, after dragging him
for some distance, he was compelled to relax
his hold, and the wheels of the vehicle passed
over his body, bruising him very much but
not seriously. The horses passed down the
Avenue, made the turn on Pecan, and pro-
ceeded to the stable Of Mr.. Plat, where they
are kept, and made their entrance therein.
Carriage pole broken and harness considerably
damaged.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

DEATH OF JACOB RANEY.-Tuesday this
well known andsesteemed freedman departed
this life, aged forty-fOur years. Jake has
been resident Of this city for many years,
and when slave was regarded as an honest
and ineorruptible servant. Since he became
free, we know that he has demeaned himself
in the most exemplary manner, and his loss is
sincerely regretted by all classes of our citi-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

A Cow-BoYs LEr-ftEk. 1.-The following effu-
sion, which was picked up on the prairie some
distance from the city and handed to this re
porter, seems to be from the pen of philo-
sOpAica1y young eowlboy.a ? Z NJ : Z 8 "
5 .~ ,.sa Cows, May the 1874
There are great many cattle and of many
white, black, spotted, blew, brown and dun
are great many more colers that will not stop
to tell you love to 60 to the lot and help to
milk the cows and like to rope the calves
are of great use to man for they con plcw, or,
work them ither to wagons If it was not for
the cows some of the poor familys would suf-
fer and intact we all would be deprived of the
best eatables for we cant have good bread
without milk and all of our cakes must have
butter in them.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

We are indebted to DR. W. C. Phillips for
the following telegaphic report Of the races
over the Galveston track on Tuesday, nine
teenfh instant.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

Cor. NM SwIzrER has ior some onIs rsI
hem iniuirinr IN aflrsirl.ss Enie. Kh hlh9
tOok he premium a TIE etn,e l,in Austin Is
Is heavy On pretty babies e she Is On pretty.
ladies -
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Local Matters.

nEeisorolOEsesL osssryss.eas-PrOE Van
TemOsr.ture ~ r.in non Nay II TO Nay =; .
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IHE HpeAa S0UEDED.--We noticed Tues
day quite number Of prominent Republicans
in the city apong Them Coll g Tncy q
HOuEb G. b. Satin II GaIE stem, lex
SePsi iii Of cslllE een~lAt q.
alalloy Of Jefferson, ex-senator W. A. SayloT
Of Bryan md othsEs, and on laq6ify, we
learned that CONSULTATION meeting Of Repub-
ncans had been called to take place in this
city to-day. Ruby, Patton and Others were
expected 10 arrive by last nights and this
mornings trains What this gathering Of
Radicals is for we are unable to imagine, un-
less it is for the framing Of general obituary.
notice.
GREAT inducements are offered 10 those de-
string to invest in games Of chance in Tie
Grand Prize Concert to eOmeOf in the city Of
Houston on the twentieth Of July next. The
fact that sfr. I. W Hodse, one Of the most
responsible merchants and bankers Of HOus-
ton, has given his countenance TO the scheme
Is sufficient guarantee thatit win be fairly con-
Quoted Beside this, Mr. Foster, the manageE
is an old citizen Of Houston, identified with
her every interest. Anything that he under
takes Is managed With ability ard saceess; and
We do not hesitate 70 ind0rse him TO our peo-
pless A rare opportunity Is offered. by this
scheme to acquire property. For two dollars
you have an opportunity Of acquiring thou
sande
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

B. oIL.DART-DEALKR IN GROCERIES AND
sieeo, Wholesale and retail Highest pficos Maid for
sossen, WOOL and hides fecan street. near the Iron
IDETER sAITH-SELIs CuoICR FAMILY GRO
ceres; also Cry goods boots and shoes and notions
congress Avenue, between Ash and Hickory sircefs
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cLoTHTERs

u MosEs-DRALER IN RRADY-lfADR CLOTH.
~ eng. boots and shoes, hats and genllcmens fur.
niahlng goods. conEross avenno. between Pecan and
B0is d'AFc streetA
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THE GREAT AMERICAN COFFEE POI
We have been shown this coffee pot by Col.
]. T. Gliddon, and the manner in which it
makes some of the best coffee a man ever
drank, in the shortest time, without any
grounds, and as clear as brandy. 1t docs not
take near as much ground coffee to make pot
full Of strong rich coffee. Any one can be
convinced by just looking on for few mo
ments. Lovers Of good strong, clear coffee
would do wellto secure one ofthe Great Amer
lean Coffee Pots without delay. It's no hum
bug. II sells like hot cakes. Army officers
and citizens are buying them. Mr.. Gliddon
has purchased the right Of this and adjoining
counties
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

DIN, HONNET MAKES A SPECIALITY OF
Dcigars; also keeps lne smoking and chewing 10
bacc0. meetschaum pipes etc. Congress avenue next
door to Boia d,Arc efrset.
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PRODUCR nEALERa.

n 4. slssoN-DEALER IN PIANOS, ORGANS,
Oeviona, guitars sheet music, publications and mu.
steal merchandiae BOis Arc street three doors from
Congress Avenue
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RAMA gentleman who lives about six
miles northwest from Austin, reported to this
local that a very fine rain fell in his vicinity
yesterday; it rained so hard for few minutes
that he was forced to seek shelter in house.
It is possible that showers fell at other places
in the county, and now that the showers have
commenced, it is more than probable this and
other vicinities will soon be favored with re-
freshing rains.
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Walkers FAMLY.-TuesdaY night, about
3 o'clock, Mr.. Ben. Walker informs us, he
was awakened by the coughing of his infant
child, and found that his bedroom had been
saturated with chloroform, injected, as he
supposes, by force pump through thekey-
hole Of the door, or blinds on his south win
dow. He Immediately procured his six
shooter and made thorough search for the
scoundrels, but was unable to make any dis
covery. The fortunate awakening of Mr..
Walker, in all probability, saved the lives of
himself and family. Cannot this organized
band of robbers be broken upG
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DRUGGISTS.

DEN H. THoNPsoN-DEALER IN DRUGS.
1mediciaes, paints, ola perfumes, etc, etc. whole
sale and retail; prescription store Congress avcnne
ander Aveaue Hotel.
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FURNITURE DEALERS
GRooFRs

NJ ID. MATHER-DRALKR IN ALL KINDS or
W sfuInituFe, and agent Tor Singers sewing machine
Corner Consreas avenue and Ash street.
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GUNsNITTIs.

II. wELIS-DRALER IN GUNS, PISTOLS
- sand sporting goodss hrc.armg repaired. Congress
Avenue, under Avenue Hotel.