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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-08-26

LAST Saturday colored man named
Banks, employed as dray driver by Evans
& Walker, got into rather an uncomfortable
position, and though his situation was per-
ilous, it nevertheless afforded much hilarity
for the many who witnessed it. While his
team was standing at the freight depot, he
walked out on the tongue between the
wheel mules to arrange something about the
harness. The mules did not understand or
appreciate the situation, and began to show
signs of fright, and the more Banks tried to
quiet them the more they cut up. and mo-
mentary his danger increased. Presently
the leaders ''took in" the spirit of the STU
alton and got on first class scare, and away
they went, dragging the whole establish
ment after them. Banks didn't bank on his
chances of escape from injury worth a
cent, and he looked as pale as Caucasian
ghost. First he concluded to mount one
Of the wheel mules; then remembering
that they had never been ridden he conclu-
ded to make his way back on the tongue to
the dray, which was iolting and bouncing
about in frightful manner. Then he
thought Of the horror OF beng ground up
into sausagss under its ponderous wheels,
in case he fell of or was kicked of the
tongue BY the mules. and wisely concluded
thu such 4 proceeding had no charms for
him. Nothing was left as means of es-
cape but to mount one Of the mules, which
be did, and such . rohcking and scotching
and lunging and kicking has seldom been
seen in this or any other country. Banks,
however, came out of the scrape, not only
covered all over with glory, but with bun
ions and dust q well. and we learn that his
fondness for walking dray poles has entire
Z vanished.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-08-26
Pahl,e srir,.ea rrsn.


The success of the Capital State Fair As
ISOLATION Is involved with no immediate re-
Enumeration to those who take stock in it,
but it must m the coming years, prove q
great aud sabstantial pecuuiaFy advantage
to each and every citizen Of Austin, and
even of the surrounding country. The sue
cessful establishment of great annual
fair and races in this city will, in time,
popularize this community abroad, and
the beneficial results will be evident.
Thousands OF people win find their way
here each year, in consequence, who would
not otherwise do SO, and, captivsted by
the beauty, prOductiveness and health of
our community, many of them will con-
clude 10 bring their possessions among US
and cast their lot in our midst. Thousands
of dollars will be spent here each year, and
hundreds of citizens, with their money,
will be added to our population through
these influences. The more attractive these
occasions can be made, the greater the ben
etits, and from year to year they will in
crease in wonderful proportion. These
fairs will be great public benefaction,
and those who assist in their establish
ment are the public benefactors. A good
many of our citizens have already con-
tributed literally to this great enterprise.
Full thirty thousand dollars in stock has
been paid IN, but from the list of names
that have contributed this large sum of
money are missing those of very many who
should feel pride in lending their aid to
the undertaking. We can hardly believe
they will permit it to remain SO. They GER
tainly will not have themselves classed
among those who invest nothing for the
great good of community, while they are
lavish in selfish and personal investments
yielding immediate returns. Their sub
scrptions to stock in the association will
soon appear on its books. 1t is
our intention, some little time before the
fair takes place, to give a full list of the
stockholders. All will have q chance to
contribute, and we desire to give them sufi-
cient time to do so. We want to show who
are the public-spirited men in the city, or
rather those who will spend few dollars
for the general public good, without calcu-
lating on its immediate return to their
pockets.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-08-26

Mr.. GLrBBoE, just down from Mason
county and Fredericksburg, reports pretty
bad state Of affairs up that way. Several
men have been killed Of late. and there is q
feeling Of insecurity generally. A man
named Cooley killed man last week, and it
as supposed that Cooley made his way to
this city. "aa @
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-08-26

ONE of the very best wagon makers and
mechanics in this city is Mr.. Ed. J. Raw,
on the corner west of the Opera House.
Mr.. Raw has just finished the wood work
for the trucks, ETC., Of Hope Hook and
Ladder Company, and the job win be q
standing advertisement for his skill as q
mechanic
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-08-26

CAMPMEETISs.-A camPmeeting of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church is now
being held on Onion creek, few hundred
yards above the San Antonio road. An
abundance of shade and good spring water
makes the spot very desirable for outdoor
worship and large gatherings Of people.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-08-26

THE WILD Boy ILLUsTRATED.-The Days
DoiHgs copies the STATEsMAN's wild boy
local, and illustrates the capture OF the boy.
The illustration has him galloping through
the woods, with two men pursuing On
monies, and throwing lassoes over him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-08-26

FINE ScHooL. - Professor B. ]. Smith,
who has made the "Austin Female Collegi-
ate Institute" one of the permanent estab-
lishments, of its nature, in this city, will
reopen this highly popular institution on
the sixth of September. The list Of tutors,
who are engaged to teach in this school for
the ensuing year, gives every evidence that
Professor Smith intends to occupy, as .
leading instructor, no second position.
His assistants are thorough scholars. and
well trained for their duties. The moral
discipline of the school il of the highest
order, and the health, comfort and happi-
ness of pupils is regarded with close inter
est. We take pleasure In recommending Il,
and for further particulars invite attention
10 the advertisement Of the institution,
which appears in another column. sR
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-08-26

DEPARTED troops that have solong
been stationed in this city took their de-
parture for San Antonio yesterday morning,
Capt. Sellers, Lieut.. Stiles and DR.. n. X.
Taylor following in their amhclanoes during
the afternoon. The company marched up
the Avenue and Pecan street and thence 10
Thompson b Cunninghams ferry, where
they crossed the river and took their fnal
farewell look at the city. Ashley marched
through the city, the band played, very
sweetly, 1.-THE Grill left Behind me, /" and
citizens throngsd the sidewalks and win
dows to look upon the soldiers a. they
marched along all reRretting that the 'boys
in blue" were no more 10 be sesn in Austin.
The departure Of the officers Of the COM
mand wSs also matter Of general regret,
and wherever they may be stationed here
after they win have the kindest wishes Of
our citixens =, - n-r - =
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-08-26

The frequent disorders to which our sys
tenn is subject, are in very great measure
brought on by our own carelessness and are
aggravated by neglectipg the use of proper
remedies. II those who are troubled with
dyspepsia, liver complaint, female sickness
or disease OF the bowels, would try the cele-
brated Home Stomach Bitters, they would
find speedy relief and prominent cure.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-08-26

PERSONS leaving the city 70 spend the
summer abroad can have the DArLYsTATE
MAN mailed to them for one dollar month
and have the address changed as often -
NAV be desired. The postage will be pre-
aid at the Austin office.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-08-26

AOoHANt Aako1@ 80 ACt0.
Editors Dsmocrafic Slat,snan--It win not
be presumpluous IN os % say that you have
never had the good fortune % know anyone
who ever had more plous regard for the
feelings Of fond parents and alfong broth
era than your most unprei1nding fellow
servant; but We are truly hurt that Jon con-
eluded 10 let she matter rest for the pros.
emit In regard 10 "snuff .dipplng.n
Wa had inss fnished the district assigned
ma. and should you conclude 70 carry out
vour Iirst plans, this depots's report. which
4 ready. win astsnish she nAtivss.
vcn.s NAncoT1c
p SIR you should hare 70 ight about
th,s' let me know e soon after g pos.ible.
'n''' ~ - n.
To give the names q al he ladies' In ne
CITY who ..dip snulI. wonld Be rssPensi-
bilisy that We are hot wiling % assume IN
dividualIy. II, however, those enployea
to assist in gsttins up the les ere wiling %
share the responsibility. then the oonmani'
cation Of Easootic win b tsken Under eon-
sideration.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-08-26
, IMPOSED STOLEN HORSE.

The following described horse left az my ranch
BY sn individual and Il supposed 20 be stolen prop
erfV. A eorrel horse about 5 years old, Is hands
took and smother scar rRht cannon or shark; has
also roam loft fore-foot. The owner can have the
zane BY proving property and paying for this 0iice
nu2s WIN T. q. MOORE, Blanco, Tsxns
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-08-26

ArrEErIox is called TO the advertisement
of Col. Glenn, manufacturer of extra white
finishing lime. The consumers at distant
points are requested to correspond with
him. d&W
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-08-26

GAS ONE Of the horse cars was passing
across the railroad track yesterday, he saw
the engine standing within few feet of
him. Organ.
Barnum would give big price for q
street car that could see, no matter whether
il was he or q she.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-08-26

THE RIVER BRIDGE. = The bridging of
the Colorado is subject that has caused no
little discussion among our citizens of late,
and the matter of its location is something
hat has claimed special attention. There
seems to be some uncertainty with some as
to whether the bridge is to be built or not,
notwithstanding Mr.. Chaplin asserted that
the men he represented would COM
mence the erection of it within two
months. Of one thing we are GER
tain, if the bridge is to be built under
the charter passed by the Legislature last
winter, its beginning cannot long be de-
layed, as it gives but one year and half's
time, from the eighteenth of this month, in
which to complete the enterprise. From
conversations with several gentlemen own
ing real estate on the Avenue, we find that
considerable aid could be had in this city
for the building of the bridge, providing
1t be located at the foot of the Avenue,
which is really the proper, though the more
expensive, place for it. Mr.. Balm, who is
willing to contribute literally to the enter
prise, says that 800, 900 could be raised in
Austin provided the bridge was to be built
on the city's principal thoroughfare. The
people of Austin. should give the subject
some reflection before the return of Mr..
Chaplin in October.
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Local Matters.

Notices or ans kiaas sSlII ee ehssEs1 sSs
ut our regular rates. TnAs W.
unvagytng rule.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-08-26

port tO-oay: lnefe has uot Ocons nO -
there now, a case Of yellow fever in this
city, nor in the shipping OF this port
Health Officer.
ST.. LOUIS, August 2f.-The people Of
Williamson county, Illinois, are organizing
armed companies for the suppression Of out
lawry.
MANCHESTER, N. H., August q. "A heavy
rain; the water flowed into the boiler house
Of the Amoskesg Manufacturing Company.
Il put cut the fires and made steam, which
badly scalded four persons.
The crops were much damaged BY the
MExrnIs, August 2l.-Tbe rapid de-
cline in the river has dispelied all further
fears Of damages TO crops, but 50 great -
the diversity OF opinion in regard to the
damage done to cotton in this district that
Il Il impossible 20 estimate Il. The amount
varies from e, 600 70 50, 900 bales. The effect
on the cotton by the overflow cannot be APP
proximated at this season Of the year. The
aumber Of acres Of corn ruincd y largely IN
excess Of cotton.
RrcHnoxD. August 2i.-The evening
session has taken up The committee Feports.
The committee on resolutions reported, de
claring that this convention looks with
anxisty and alarm on the condition Of dis
Organisation and dissatisfaction which "a
existing in the party In the State convention.
The appointment Of numbers Of Federal
ofice-holders all over the State, many being
PROMINENT DemoerstH, who would blush
were such sentiments imputed 70 them and
q others who are treacheFous to the party,
and Who are preparing for perceptible de-
ssrsion 70 the Democratic lines, in case the
late IGmensed Confectionery should succeed
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-07-09
He wouldn't Pay the License.

A little old man, smoking a pipe and
wearing an excited look, rushed into
the Detroit City Hall and found his way
into the rooms Of the Chief Of Police
Standing by that official, the little old
man swelled out and exclaimed:
"No-by thunder-nop
"No what?" asked the Chief.
"You tings ! bay dat license?" shout
ed the smoker: "You tinGs / bays n
one hundred fifty dollar tax license?"
"That's the new law"
"YOu tings ! was fool so high, und
20 pig around, und 70 long?" continued
the the man measuring the air.
81 guess yon1l have TO pay"
ave shall zee about dat pooty quick
do something's"
"What2"
81 shall show you-ha! You know
what / dOes-eh? | shall shut mp my
zaloon and zell nodings more. Ven deI
fellers comes around und kick on the
door nobody shall be dere. Ven pi6
crowd comes up from Doledo on Zunday
dey shall have no peer, no Eigars, nc
Limpurger. / shall rent my Ialoon mi
an insurance agent, und he shall shea'
de beeples, und shall get drunk in my
house, md dee beeples shall have i'
drink wAsser, und Daytroit shall g
down the hill, and somebody shall gon'
here from New York. und puy th'
whole blace for zwelf dollars, ind NOV
him mp by Shicago-haP
And he shook his hat at the Chic
and rushed out Detroit Free Pres'
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-07-09
French COquetry.

As to the woman of France; her CO.
qnetry is proverbial. It is the oil IN
the salad. A Spanish proverb has it
that kiss without moustache is like
an egg without salt; and the Frenchmfn
AYERS that women without certain
degree of coquetry is like a saltless sol p.
The woman of rigid principles and ad-
amantine virtue is everywhere held mp
for popular admiration, and men say
they admire her; and they do in lur g.
warm fashion, bnt this is equivalent 10
the faint praise which damns. Tle,'
give m intellectual assent to her claims
for superiority, and secretly vote lef
tame. But for her whose character IL
Favored with a trihe of coquetry they
standy ready to commit those acts Of fol-
ly which are known TO be 40 pleasing to
the gentle sex. Frenchmen affirm that
coquetry is virtue, and the mother of
cleanliness, grace, adornment, and the
desire to please When il is found in
bad company, such IA frivolity, diSsipa-
tion, extravaganza, and the like, il may
be presumed that there il too much salt
in the soup.-[ Albert Rhodes, in "The
French at Home"
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NUMBER I3.

( back into the house, troubled, anxious
and alone.
He entered the room where, years be-
fore, he had dismissed his sister Norah
from his presence.
AFTER all, what does wealth bring me?
be thought. Nothing but loneliness,
weariness and remorsep
He left his seat and burriedIy paced
the room. Some dismal sound had
reaching his cara low. hollow laugh,
vibrating through the place. 1t was but
the recollection Of the scornful tone in
which his sister Norah had addressed
him.
He took up book and tried to read,
in order to divert the current Of his
thoughts. BY some mischance it was the
lucky night desiring then to seem pre-
occupied and careless of the coming in
terview). He threw it down again.
Again he paced the room; then left it
hurriedly. and walked into the grounds
Instinctively he turned toward the river
He shuddered and retraced his steps.
"Can the dead influence the living?
No, mol Her promised EPtributiOn-
faugh! what of ii? This ia my daughters
wedding-day. Hers was an idle threat.
Tomorrow shall breath freely"
Again that hollow sound d-so disre.
garded then, so full of meaning now.
The -ippling of the river, the rustli- <
Of the leaves upon the trees, even the
distant barking Of an unruly dog seemed
to unnerve him, and impress the one
remembrance. and no other, on his mind.
II am not myself to night" he mut-
tered. MY nerves are unstrung. At
anv rate it was not Flora's happiness she
sought to mar, but mine. am thankful
for that"
Unselfsh now; he was indeed repent
anti Had the kindly thought but come
little sooner he might have been happy
too. Blinded by avarice he had left him
| self secure. The tragic ending of his sis
ter's life had worked the first change.
alt was an accident" he said. and the
thought brought some composure. Then
something iLwardIy whispered: "You
were its cause!" snd he paled again.
That night, Giles Everrleigh was
stricken with fever. He tossed uneasily
upon his bed. He could not sleep. All
the events of his life crowded reproach-
fully upon his mind. He was deliriousl
He thought he was again in the room
where that interview had taken place.
His sister stood de6antly before him.
"Kill me, Gilesl" she said. "Why not?
i am defenseless and womanl"
81 did notp he cried. 81 did not ev-
en- wish that il should happen 20!
would give half my possessions-.l"
"Will you restorep' the voice said,
mockingly.
"To-morrow" he shrieked, in agony
Tomorrow
She shook her head, he fancied, and
again he seemed to hear that scornful
langh repeated many times, until at
length it died distantly away. He was
free then-free to breathe, to sleepi Bnt
in few moments he wonld open his
eyes widely, vacantly, and the mental
strain occurred once more.
The night passed and when the morn
ing came his eyes were closed in long
sleep. -remorse had fulfilled his sisters
prophecy. He died upon the night fol-
lowing his daughters weddine-day.
! IF Eversleigh House was haunted by
evil spirits they were appeased They
made no sigh thereafter.
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President Grants Farm.
Tst. Louis Correspondence Of the Kansas CITY
Journal q Commerce.

fSt. Louis Correspondence Of the hansaa Nlly
Journal ot Commerce.
President Grants farm Is located
about twelve miles from the center Of
the city, in n southwest direction, on the
Gravois road. The farm proper is com
posed Of four hundred acres, although
the President Is the owner Of about sew
en- hundred acres. The land is hilly
and uneven, and at a FIRST glance 10 any
thing but pleasing. II skirts each side
Of the road. A station is located ON tho
premises, and ia marked on the Condue-
tors checks as Grant Station" A
mammoth frame stable ia the frgt object
that attracts the attention ofthe visitora.
Il is located on a high knoll Of ground
and is quite an imposing edihee. In
tins building are kept Presidents blood
ed stock, among which are several hno
brood mares and stations. At one time
Ulysses had in this stable ns high as g.
" head Of fast stock, but Il didn't pay,
and at the present time there Il not more
than twenty head on the entire home
stead. A race track il also located a
short distance away. where the Preai-
dents superintendent each day eEercisea
the animals and learns them the ara OF
"cominE in a head" In a financial
point Of view the farm iH a fAiiuF"' an
notwithstanding the rich land and the
number Of hands engaged 10 work a.
there is never enough crops raised 70
even feed the stock. Whether this i'
.,,.;hu,able IN the lAziness Of the EN-
ployeeH or the wish Of the President v.
Luow not. We we're assured By one Of
the farm hands that last year the amoun
the President paid out, over and above
ths products Of she hrm, was twenty e.
ave hundred dollars.
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EVERSLEIGH HOUSE.
Official Character.

"Can you tell me which is the nearest
way to Giles Eversleigh's?-Eversleigh
House, think? Shall 1 travel to the
right, or to the left?"
The speaker was woman, very poorly
clad. Her boots were worn. and soiled
with the dust of long journey on foot;
the traces of time and WEAKNESS were
written upon her face.
She stood at a corner where the high
ways met, and addressed herself to a
boy who was leaning upon a fence, whist
ling lively air, and watching the set
ting sun.
"Mr. Eversleigh's?" replied the boy
:'Don't you know? It's about a mile
further to the right. ] am his agents
son.
Without further inquiry, the poor
woman muttered her thanks, and pro-
ceeded upon her way.
When she reached her destination, il
was nearly dark. Still, there was sniff
cient light to discern the graveled path
from the highway to the house 1t lay
between a stately avenue of trees, and
ended, in a wandering, zigzag course,
between great beds of plants and flowers.
And a little to the left a river ran
through the grounds-She could hear its
gentle murmuring. All ..se was silent
as the grave.
The woman mounted the steps, and
| tapped gently at the door.
1t was opened by servant who en-
quired her business there, and partly
closed the door again before she could
reply.
81 wish to see Mr.. Eversleigh," she
said.
He is engaged" the man replied,
eyeing her curiously.
"Thank you! will watt" the woman
said, advancing a step forward:
81 wouldn't if were you," said the
servant, with smile. "He is particular
Iy engaged, ma'am, 1 assure you"
flames, is that some one asking for
papa?" young girl questioned, who had
overheard some portion Of the dialogue
why do you not inform him, james,
and she passed INTO room near by.
ais that his daughter" asked the wo.
man eagerly.
The servant ventured no reply; mol
did he hasten to perform the young girli
bidding. He scrutinized the woman
keenly, and at length he asxed her, in &
surly tone:
"Well, what name?"
Tell him Norah," said the woman
coolfy.
"Norah who?"
TELL him Norah, saidP' replied th'
woman, rpitefully. "Ie knows me
that's enough!"
The servant closed the door, leaving
her still upon the stoop.
In a few moments he returned and said
"You're TO come in"
He led the way along the corridor
and opening n door, ushered her INTO
epacious room, where Giles Eversleigl
sat reading.
Giles looked up from his book, whe
the door opened.
"You here?" WAS the first greeting
"What new freak is :his?"
"Yes, am here, Giles" the woma
n replied, earnestly. at is natural, is
not, that | should love my brother we
n enough to visit him aometimes?'
"Is il not equally NATURAL" retorte
0 Giles, 'fhat ! should again refuse to nj
. knowledge my relationship to one VII
y has done her very best to heap disgra'
o uLon the name bear"
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First in war, first in peace, and last in
the pockets Of his counirymen. We re-
fer, OF course to George Washington and
the monument TO hiS honor which has
remained uneompleted for twenty years.
-IRochester Democrat.
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acre of potatoes, not less than
$50 bushels per acre 2 90
8 acres of barley, not less than
forty bushels per acres 8 90
Asuardiny Committee.-The Board of
Direcfors