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The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-04-30
Jolly accrobats are We,

DNAAO NA'NN 40 fNN 'N
There were a great many verses, but
they all sounded just alike. Johnny be-
came tired Of it at last, and was thinking
that he might just as well go to sleep,
when the clown cried out, "SiIence."
Instantly the three accrobats jumped
upon their poles and stood there.
"Do you want yourhead back again ?"
inquired the clown gravely of Johnny.
"Of course [ do"
"And your arms and legs"
"Yes."
Very we'll, earn them then. I'll give
you five minutes to climb to the top of
that frame (pointing to a photograph
which hung just over the headboard).
Only five minutes, Come now.
"That's my fathers picture" said
poor Johnny.
Cant help it if it's your grandfather.
There's one minute gone"
I'm so heavy"
1.-TWO minutes gone"
Johnny ose slowly on his wooden
legs, and commenced the ascent. His
limbs were grooved, to be sure; but the
bedstead was so very smooth that he
slipped back again.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-04-30

REFORM i'll married lives is Just as i'm
portant as reform in marriage laws.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-28
nureau OF ImmIrraslon.

AUSTIN, TEXAS, January %, 1875.
After consulting with the people Of seye-
raj of the counties, on and adjacent TO the
Central Railroad, and with the Hon. w. r.
Baker, Vice President Of said road, and
owing to the lateness of the season, and the
unusual severity Of the winter preventing.
as it would, the delegates from proper
intercourse with the people Of the section
OF country 1t is intended to visit, il has
been decided to postpone the Immigrant
Excursion Of Delegates from said counties
until spring, probably the month Of April.
Timely notice Of the day fixed upon will
be given to all the counties.
1t Is respectfully suggested 70 the said
counties, that two delegates from each
county, or nom those counties having three
large and prominent neighborhoods fk-ee
delegates, will make the excursion party az
large as can be efficiently operated
This postponement viii allow all the
counties ample time to prepare publish.
and have ready for distribution, through
their delegates full descriptions Of the ca
pacity and advantages OF their conRfy, and
which should include everything that the
immigrant may and will want to know.
Such descriptions, well prepared and
properly distributed by the delegates dur
ing the coming spring, II Is confidently be.
lieved, will result in bringing TO each Of
the counties represented an influx Of sub
stantial immigrants-during the succeeding
fall and winter. The report Of the dele.
gates, returning as they win IN the early
summer, will enable the farmers and land
owners Of the different counties 70 prepare
for the proper reception Of the immigrants
when they do arrive.
Il is further respectfully suggested that
the counties eclect as delegates substantial
citizens, residents, practical farmers OF
stockraisefg, whose success and residence ia
the county viii make their opinions have
weight and influence with the solid prac-
teal agriculturists Of the section be may
visit. All aid and assistance IN the power
Of this Bureau and It's assistants viii be
given TO forward the interest involved Ia
the excursion
The papers published IN the counties 80
terested viii please copy.
J. 3. RoBEnTsoE,
Supt. Bureau Of Immigration.
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~ CHuRcHEs.-Il &c raPld bulIdInl

New CHURcHKs.-If the rapid building
Of new churches indicates the rapid
growth Of city, and high moral stand
ing Of its people, then Austin must be a
prosperous and. good place. Within the
past few months three very lice churches
have been built: the Northern Methodist,
north Of the Capitol about one mile; the
German Methodist, east Of the Catholic
Church, and q SWede church, in the
vicinity Of the Blind Asylum; while the
Southern Presbyterian organization and the
Catholics have also commenced the erection
Of more costly buildings. The former, now
almost completed, to cost about $15, 900,
aud the latter, which viii be the
finest and largest church edifce in
the State, to cost about $50, 900.
But we still have another TO speak Of, that
Of the First Presbyterian organization,
who have contracted with Mr.. Sheehan
for the erection Of new edifice at once.
This building is to be erected on the old
Church site, and is to cost about $25, 900.
It's dimensions will be 115x62 feet, the
basement to be arranged for school, and
the gallery to be Of horseshoe shape.
The building is to accommodate $50 per-
sons, and 1t is expected to be ready for oc-
cuPancy. in about eight months. 1t is
very proper that the State capital should
have ample and attractive church accom-
modations, and the enterprise and liber-
ahty Of our people in this direction will In
time be understood and appreciated
throughout the State.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-28

BUSINESS PRosPEcTs FOR 1875. - The
first six months Of the year that have Just
closed were generally heavy and unprofita-
bic, owing to the general shrinkage Of val
ues and the prolonged effects Of the heavy
failures and general business panic Of the
fall Of 1873. All through the past year
economy has been practiced to an extent
unknown since the war; business obliga-
tons have been promptly met, the sggre-
gate Of failures has been under the yearly
average, and liquidation has been much
more general than customary. Practical
statisticians calculate that probably not less
than $500, 600, 900 may be put down as
economical during the year 1874.
Take, then, the reduction of values, the
lessening Of Indebtedness, the large amount
economical, and add TO these weighty con-
sideratiOns the fact Of good crops through
out the West, and an average yield Of cot
ton in the Southern States, and the conclu-
sion is inevitable that the country through
out is in a sound and solvent condition.
In view Of this, 1t cannot be wrong to
anticipate a general improvement in bust
ness in 1875. Specie is already down to
los, and when coin and currency become
the resumption of specie pay
ments viii hardly create ripple on the sur
face of business.
The Southern States have, on the whole,
done well, and it has worked to their ad-
vantage that, at the beginning Of the year,
their credit was low in the Northern and
Eastern markets; thus reducing the in
debtedness Of our merchants, and establish
ing an unusually sound financial condition.
A survey of the whole ground fully justl-
lies US, we think, in expressing satisfaction
With the status and prospects of the present
business year.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-28

NEW SUnsCRIBERs.- The circulation Of
the Daily and Weekly STATESMAN has been
gradual from It's beginning but the past
few months our patronage, both in subscrip-
tions and advertising, has increased amaz.
ingly. The circulation Of our Daily edition
Is more than double what It was one year
ago, and every day We are adding new
names 70 oar list. Last week we received
twenty-six new subscribers, and yesterday
nine more names were added to our books.
We expect to increase oar circulation At
least from one hundred to two hundred per
month during the present year, and it is
probable the Daily STATESMAN win be in
creased to the sunday size ere long. Our
columns arc getting 50 crowded with adver-
sisements that We win be compelled to en-
large. An the receipts Of the srATEsa.Ass
establishment over and above actual ex-
penses. shah Be devoted to the building up
Of en- immense, first class. live daily news
paper a. the State capital.
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nInronIe Te.tImoninI.


WHEREAS, Prof. L. A. Hagan has seen fit
to present to this Lodge a portrait of Past
Master j. w. Speight, which, as a specimen
of art, shows the touch of a masters hand,
and places carbon work, when handled by
skillful artists, high in the scale of art.
Therefore, be it
ResOIDed, That the thanks of this Lodge
be rendered Prof. Hagan for this beauti-
fully executed portrait of Past Master ]. w.
Speight.
RssOlred, That it shall ever be kept to
beautify and adorn our Lodge, to remind
us of the virtues and usefulness of our Past
Master and of the generosity and skill of
the artist
RssOlped, That these resolutions be spread
upon the records of this Lodge and copy
of same be furnished Prof. L. A. Hsgan.
Waco, Texas, July %, 1875.
I do hereby certify the above to be true
copy as taken from records of Waco Lodge
No. 90, F. A. NJ, in token whereof, Iafix
Lodge seal. JOHN T. BATTLE,
Secretary pro teHa..-
The gentleman above mentioned has been
for several months buslly engaged painting
fac siHile faces of the citizens of Austin.
Mr.. Hagap paints from old faded pictures
as well as new ones, and so faithfully repre-
sents the original that they are recognized
at a glance. His stay in Austin is only
temporary, and those who wish to present
their family with durable and correct life
size portrait, or obtain perfect picture of
the departed, should by no means lose the
opportunity now offered. He requires none
to pay for portrait with which they are
not pleased. The great amount of work he
has done for our citizens, and the universal
satisfaction it has given, is guarantee that
you wall be delighted to look upon the pro-
ductiOn, each one of which Enthusiastically
shows the touch Of master hand.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-28

Mr.. Davis has introduced q bin 70 regulate
practice il the district c0uri-to require
parties or their attorneys IN az civil causes
70 submit 70 the court ii writing such prop
ositions ID lsW az they conceive applicable
70 the case, which the judge VIII give Ga
whole or IN part, ~ De conceive8 legal and
proper; and % supplement the same with
such instructions - be may think perff-
and rejected % stand a. q bin 81 excer-
tf0nG, and the Instructions g tina fornef
BE- the court shall be read 81 the Iag 81 ~
case before the argument ahaIl commcnce
before the jury.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-28

TEXAS COLLEGE ASSOCIATES. The
above is the title of an organization which
has been formed with the object of estab-
fishing, somewhere near the line of the
frontier, an agricultural and mechanical
college. The means proposed, by which
money is to be raised for this object, Is to
be obtained through series Of i've gift
concerts, based upon R.land distribution,
the lands to be mainly secured for that pur
pose in the section Of the State most d.
rectly interested. Application has been
made to the Secretary OF state for charter
for the security Of the company in their OPP
erations, and we have had the official pa
pers placed before ua Upon examination,
We find that the scheme, if it may be so
termed, is based upon just aud popular
basis, and gives every promise Of proper
management The directors are George B.
Davis, president; Col. John d. Morrison,
secretary; and Joseph B. Davis, treasurer.
Upon the success Of the enterprise, It is
proposed to give one pupil from each county
in the State free tuition. Headquarters for
a time at Austin.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-28

LLANo COUNTY LAND AGENcY.-Some of
the finest and cheapest lands in this State
are in Llano county, and it is with pleasure
therefore that we call attention to the card
of Beeson & Rountree, land and collecting
agents in that county. They are gentlemen
of character, and well posted in regard to
lands, ETC., in their section of the State.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-28

'THERK is no such word as fail" Or
ders for tickets are pouring in from every
section Of the United States. The exceed
ingly low price enables both rich and poor
to purchase. All have the same chance of
gaining fortune for the small outlay Of
one dollar. Do not miss this opportunity.
Everybody should try their luck.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-28

CossfDERADLE interest was manifested h
TIE case Of the State Y. D. p. Baker. which
vas taken 1p % Iuesday last Iucr6og.
Tuesday night, and the Qfeater uerf q
"Wednesday, were occupied "a tie eSn.r'rs.
ton 81 Witnesses. the aroument conrsenc.
ing Wednesday evening and closing AZ )
O'Clock ~ ~, THURSDAY. The deffnd1nf
vas ably represented bF Major Burl5 Judge
Nancy and Colonel C|1ieolne, and Us
tizte b. District Atterncy Burgess t1d
4eesrs. Xix q Storey. Tie inrF. after
being out 81 night, Teluucd 5 verdict ~
$ guilty, aud assessed Re r1rI1neul 81
eight years ~ The plnIIe rrI '..f t.11.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-28

SToNEwALL CoILEeE.-The advertise
ment of the StOnewall College, located at
Cross Plains. Robertson county, one of the
cheapest ard best schools in the South, APP
pears in the DAILY and Weekly STATESMAN.
The spring term viii open February 1.
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IhAHo COUNTY LAMP AeENcY.-In to-
days STATESMAN appears the card of Messrs.
May s Magill, land and general collecting
agents in Llano. Parties having any land
matters needing attention in that section of
the State win find it to their interests to
put their business in their hands.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-28

monihs and twenty days.
Go Rasr wa ST. Louu.-NoW thAi Texas has d.
roci ran comnnncation with The whole coaniEy, trpr
srs ahoula rumenber that the Picueer Lines q he
west aord The bet ard snly rouies through the In
dan Nation to 81 Louis and "a principal cities IN The
Northern. Eastern and Middle Staica P1ssengers
flon G,lvest6n. Hosrtcn. Austin. waco. Bryan, Dsi
~ Marshall. Jefferson ana al other cities and toSns
81 ths Hoss,on and Texas Centr Railway and he con
neciing ra and stsge Inca AEo oGed the ehoiee q
80 a. ~ oaio 70 81 Louik
Atpepiaon Iexaa. councclicn 4 made win the Ms
so1r Kansas and Tcxa Railway and e Yinlta n tie
Naiion. aianciicn . formed with the Atlantic and
ferAe h.ilosd. " Which an passengers are carried
tlroesA solinuell lilsolfi dirScl 10 s. Eoala tll
90 eaaa1t 0cra O.. = ne PASSENGER g deriEcshe
can. WIEN pnEehal.ng ~ thro1rh ticket urruE. ~
conilnae hia journey throlh Vlnlta 10 ST. Loais b
wly q SCALA and ~ Hiasenri P..isc Psllroai
N1ih q th1se rue1s eelrS uu1rr 90 usn.r.r.snt.
t1s1 facilie1 alc cEsred u ~ nsitr1 Al r,i,ti.i
siecpng cars. ellEani DAY c1lsh1o. CHA ti,r IA
snpcllnr acccno1atcns e src-v lI-1 ~ l-sI--
a. ihase coursuies arrive n s. Lo1s A. -. -
nlke cunnecii,ls Wiz ~ roa1a lc.llre oat a. -
cllg. r1frrllr lrlclaHlicn, WA rrre sI1.a t,1,.
clc, en- ~ ~ - ne r1lloas t1loa1 .l. l..r .a
T1rls e. ~ nttrullllz 1c'1 '1|1,. Icxla Hnrr,n,
r1r Arenf, HecEl1n. I1E11s - j. "A. Io11. o.'
fssllrEsf AE.rk. - Lc,lR 20. i@uly
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-28

XXX, or Ku Klux Khan, often carries
terror to the hearts of manyi but K. 4. X
Rays Kentucky Kure-is the only Lini-
ment that always brings relief to those who
use it. MORLEY BRos., Druggists,
noY12 II Pecan street. Austin, Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-28

FINE DURHAM SrocK.-Messrs. J. Henry
& Co, stock importers, have permanently
located in Austin, and have some fine stock
to dispose OF, inclusive of horses, cattle
and sheep. Read their advertisement in
another column.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-28
Iron for the Blood,

IRON for the Blood, CAV s'
Phosphorus for the Nerves,
Wild Cherry for the Lungs,
Golden Seal for the Stomach,
Mandrake for the Liver,
are the ingredients of Clouds Invigorating
Cordial-a combination unequaled for the
facilitating effects Of this ehangeable eli
mate. MORLEY Bros, Druggists,
nov12 If Pecan street, Austin, Texas
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-28

EvERxBoDY uses Clouds Invigorating
Cordial for dyspepsia, liver complaint and
general debility. AS a female remedy, it
never fails.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-28

RoBBERIEs "WEDNESDAY. NIGHT.-House
robbers and pickpOckets seemed to take
advantage Of the situation On Wednesday
night, when the city, a. it were, was turned
into moving mass, to practice their pro-
fessiOn. The residence of Major West was
entered some time during the night and
twenty dollars stolen. The Major did not
return home from the Capitol till about 3
o'clock, aud he does not know whether his
residence was entered by the burglar before
or after his return home. A burglar entered
the Office Of the Gas Company, and tried to
break into a desk where money is kept, but
he did not succeed, and nothing was there
fore obtained. Two gentlemen stopping at
the Avenue Hotel also lost few dollars.
One had his pants pocket cut out and SIX
dollars stolen while he was on the streets,
and the other found his pocketbook, CON
tanning about fifteen dollars, gone when he
looked for 1t in the morning. The gentle
man did not know whether it was stolen
from him on the streets or from his room
during the night
Mr.. BremOnd's residence was entered by
a robber on Wednesday night. 49,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-28

THE BONNER GRIsT MILL BuRNED.-The
grist mill Of Mr.. Bonner, built but few
months ago, took fire Wednesday night about
half-past nine o'clock and burned down.
The whole horizon was Illuminated by the
flames, and the city was thrown into an in
tense excitement, though it could not be
known at the time what building was on
fire. In consequence of the affair at the
Capitol, where an immense throug had gath
cred, the fire companies were late in getting
started, and had not got far before a
messenger on horseback brought the news
that it was the mill that was burning. The
distance to the mill being about two miles,
and the fire being apparently far beyond
control, the fremen thought It useless for
them to go out. The burning of this mill
is not only heavy loss to Mr.. Bonner, but
it is also a great calamity to Austin and
neighboring country. Il was an enterprise
that our people felt pride in, and Mr..
Bonner in his loss has the sympathy of the
public generally. We don't know whether
there was any insurance upon II or not.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-28

IN Ausiin Texas, On the twenty Instant NJ
]. R HARRISON. Of Brenham. 70 Miss LULA
BROWN, Of this place.
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UHEDi
In this clty, on the twenty-hfih Instant infant
daarhter Of Wm g. and Fannie Thomas; AGED foar
months and twenty DAYS.
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Rennfe.

SATURDAY. January %, 1875.
The Senate opened with the usual GER
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tecuOn OF the frontier, ana amounting orig
inally to $53, 900, amount now, with inter
est at ten cent, to about 500, 600.
TUESDAY, January &c, 1875.
The Senate opened with the usual cere-
monies.
Senator Russell presented the petition Of
Lie. Furguson, for relief. Referred.
Senator Culberson, from the Committee
on Internal Improvements, reported favora.
bly, upon the bill to improve the navigation
of the Neches river from Weiss Bluff to
Burns's Bluff.
Senator Davenport presented commu-
nication from the Secretary of State, with q
copy of a contract between the Printing
Board and j. d. Elliott, for doing the cur
rent printing. The contracts are for
quarter Of one per cent. per page for the
trst five hundred psges and one-ffth Of
one per cent. per page for additional copies
for messages, reports, etc. two dollars and
sixty-two and half cents per page, for two
hundred copies of bills memorials. etc. :;
for other work required, such compensation
as msy be deemed Just upon basis Of the
foregoing figures: For printing daily official
journals. fifty per cent. of the cost Of CON-
position - contract dated December %,
1874, and subject to the action Of the Legis-
lature.
Senator billiard introduced joint resolu-
ton ntifying the above contract. Passed
under suspension Of rules.
Senator Ireland, from the Judiciary Com
mittee. reported favOrably upon the bill au-
thorizing the citizens Of Ledbetter to reor-
ganize their municipal government; unfa-
vorably upon the oct creating the Office Of
county attorney; faEorably upon the act
enlarging the power Of officers executing
processes IN criminal cases; favorably upon
the act 70 prescribe the tins Of holding
courts in the several district courts; also
upon The act 10 require shetifs 10 settle
their accounts by the first Of Nay in each
year, and recommended its reference 10 the
Z finance Committee; also faVonhlg upon
TIE act providing for . change IN the regis
fration laws faV0rably upol the act author
ing pe4ce clhcsIs % summon q posse 20
aid IN the execution Of processes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-29

WAsHISGToN, May 29.--For Tennessee
and the Ohio valley, rising barometer,
northwest winds, cooler, clear or clear
ing weather, except possibly LEGAL storms
in the eastern portion Of the district.
For the upper lakes, upper Mississippi
and lower Missouri valleys, cooler
northerly winds, stationary barometer
and clear weather, followed by warmer
southerly winds and falling barometer
west Of the upper Mississippi valley.
For the lower lakes, falling, followed by
rising barometer, and Warner southerly
winds, verring rapidly to cooler north.
west winds and clear weather, following
light rains. The rivers will continue to
fall slowly. u Wi3u
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fire in PortIand.

ST. JOINS, N. B. May 29.-The Daily
Telegraph says of the FIRE in Portland;
The flames extended over more than
twenty acres, and destroyed all the
houses on the south side Of Straight
Shore from Allegheny to Simond street,
a distance of 1900 feet, and all on the
north side of Straight Shore from Allie
gheuy street to within four or FIVE houses
of SimOnd street, all the houses on both
sides Of Harrison street, all on the east
side Of the Douglass road from hat Of
D. Roberts to Main street, a distance Of
400 feet, and all houses on both sides Of
Main street eastward from the Douglass
road, a distance Of 700 feet, Over
eighty dwellings and workshops were
burned, turning families out of doors
and destroying property valued at over
$3.50. 900.
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WASHINGTON.

.LH-.
WASHINGTON, May 29,-To-day having
been set apart for the decoration of
Unien soldiers graves, it is generally
observed as a holiday. An the public
departments and banks are closed and
other business Tor the most part is sus-
pended. Flags are displayed from pub
lie buildings and private establishments.
The principal point of attraction was
Arlington cemetery, where an grafton
was delivered by Rev. John P. Newman
and an original poem recited by Rev.
]. E. Rankin. The Marine bahd was in
attendance, and a large number Of citi-
zens participated in the ceremonies.
Among the prominent visitors present
were the President and members Of the
Cabinet. gssj
The Southern Memorial Association
will decorate the graves Of the Conied.
crate dead on Tuesday next. There will
be nc. Grafton nor music. Onaccount Of
the backwardness Of the season, flowers
are s~carcer than heretofore, though the
government lighthouses made a general
contribution. JniaVs ra. Q
The President has appointed Charles
R. Lincoln, of Mississippi, Consul of the
United States at Canton, China.
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CAIRO, May 29.-Arrived = Pointer
No. 2, 9 pm. Grand Lake No. 2, Ohio
river, 4 am Blue Lodge, St. Louis, A.;
Albert Swift, Ohio river, 6; City Of
Chester, Memphis, 6; Sam j. Hale, New
Orleans, 8; Cons Millar and Ashland,
Memphis, noon. Departed-Hunter No.
2, down, 9 pm; Albert Swift and City
Of Chester St. Louis. 8 am. Sam j.
Hale, Cincinnati, 8; Grand Lake No. 2,
St. Louis, IL. Weather clear and pleas.
ant.