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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

A hungry and desperate man in Chi
cage hit on the expediCnt of feignlpg
insanity as a means of getting plate
Of oX-tail soup without paying for 1t.
His conduct Is thus described by TIE
Chicago IyihVEf He gulped down
the soup without the and Of spoon.
lie found. left in the bottom, several
ilints, which he picked out and laid
in row. Then he got up and tied tho
tails Of his coat into knot. lie eoaxed
the hTistleS of ms har down over his
forehead and eyes. He turned up his
coat collar and spat upon his hands
He kicked the chair out from undlr
him and crawled down until he was
upon sll-fours. lie gave vent to "a
sound that was between an Indian war
whOop and the hoarse cough of an
elephant. ''Betteny man in the room
81 even that was a bad steer. Il atteny
man four to one he was Texas steer.
Four TO one, four 10 one. Gimme the
five. Bet he warn the riot. Four
dollars in the pool and the steer dead
how much for the soup.' All this in
single breath, as he paved the ilcor
and overturned the table. They SHE'D
the caster at him, they hurled queens
ware at his form. lie made for the
door, trippcd the cashier on the way,
and then disappeared down the alley.
There he halted, united his coat. wiped
his brow with his sleeve, and talked
again to himself: "Wall, Jim, they
kinder got away with you in the riot,
that's a fact. But buckIn' agin steer
soups your best hold. You've got
thar soup down so fur that stomach
pump wouldn't raise IT..
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

How IT Is DoSE.-The first object
in life with the American people is to
get rich;'' the second, how to regain
good health. The first can be obtained
by energy, honesty and saving; the
second good health) by using Green's
August Flower. Should you be de-
spondent sufferer from any of the effects
of dyspepsia, liver complaint, indiges-
ton, etc, such as sick headache, pal
pitatIon Of the heart, sour stomach,
habituai costiveness. dizziness of the
head, nervous prostrstion, low spirits,
ETC., you-need not suffer another day.
Two doses OF August Flower will re-
iicve You at once. Sample bottles ten
cents. Regular size seventy five cents.
Positively sold by all first class drug
gists in the United States. For sale
by Morley Bros.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

fS-1sls there was but one buggy in
the city of Austin, and that was pur-
chased by james IL. Raymond from a
gambler named Dock Autry. who
drove 1t through from Arkansas. Nei-
Their was there spring wagon of any
kind whatever in Austin at that time,
and the only lumber wagons here were
tho old-fashioned Pennsylvania SCOOP
rrni arrangements. Tho stage that Iun
frSa2 Houston to this city was a wagon
with a straight bed, and the only seats
furnished passengers were their trunks
and blankets. Verify, the changes
that have taken place in the past TWEEN.
ty.uine years are many and remarka.
BILE. What changes there will be in
ahe next twenty-ninel
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

The correspondent Of the London
Tyaass writes that while visiting recent
~ q country shop in England, he OBJ
served on the counter large piece Of
cotton cloth or calico, on which the
manufacturer had stamped device ten
inches long, representing an eagle on
rock, and containing these words:
This cloth was made in America. y
The price OF the goods, be says. was
two cents yard less than that OF Eng
hsh goods Of 'sthe same or rather in
ferior quality He also saw in the
same pisce another piece Of American
made cotton cloth which bore the name
Of an English 6rm As agents. These
goods. too. sold for two cents . yard
less than English goods OF similar
qualify.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23
a Certain H.ndaeh. curs.

II you suffer from sick or nervous
headache, morning sickness or neu-
rulgia, go to your druggist and get a
ten cent trial pack of DIR. Heisley's
Victor Headache Powers, or J. K.
Heisley & Co, Salem, \. j., will mail
them postpaid. A single powder &C
tusIly cures the most distressing cases
IN ten minutes. 1t is purely vegetable,
entirely harmless, physicians dis
covery, and We guarantee it to do all
we claim. You can get the 80 cent.
packs or the 10 cent. trial size at Nor
ley Bros, in Austin, and at all other
frst-class druggists everywhere. Con-
vice Yourself
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

wnrrwonTu FE,tALE CoILEeE. =
The most attractive interior town in
Mississippi is Brookhaven. The pee
pie OF the place are most intelligent
and moral. They have co-operated in
creating male aud female schools Of the
highest standard of excellence. The
place is as beautiful as it's social system
is perfect, and youths from all portions
OF the States Of Mississippi. Louisiana
and Texas are gathered there to be
educated. The country about Brook
haven is productive aud New Orleans
is not far away, and 1t costs the least
possible to live there and tuition and
board are cheap. Write to II. F. John
son for futher information and read the
advertisement, OF the whitwoFfh Col.
lege, at BrOokhayep, on the railway
-ssoua Jackson to New Orleans.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23
Hewin2 Close on the Land Grab.

COLUMBIA, August II, 1877.
Editors Democratic Statesman-I have
read much in the papers published in
every part of the State of denunciation
and viiuperstion OF Commissioner
Groos and the Hon. John ireland. Il
appears plainly to my mind that the
press is shooting wide of the mark,
pursuing tbs wrong game. Certainly
few Of these writers have carefully read
the statute, the foundation cause of all
the wrong. 1t wss passed by the Four
teenth Legislature, approved 10y Cover
nor Coke, and by him put 10 operation
against the respectful and urgent pro-
test made, before any work was done.
urging him TO suspend all action until
the miserable, defective, uDiust land
grab sct-to be awarded, not to equal
competition, but by commissioners as a
matter OF fRyoritism-- could be amended
by future legislation. Notwi,hstand-
ing references OF the highest standing
were given, our exalted Governor did
not deign to notice or reply to the pro-
test. Why get up an excitement about
the report of the commissioners The
law neither contemplated, provided
for nor required any report from them.
IL only made il their duty to award
the contract, of course TO their friends
or favorites, for II appropriated eight
sections TO the mile, neither mere nor
less, even IL the work to be done.
10 comply with the provisions
Of the law, be worth less than one sec
ton TO the mile. Was not the Four
teenth & generous Legislature, Gov
ernor Coke, nEnifcsntly 50, with the
lands Of the Siatel Then were not
the commissioners living on the banks
of the Brazos instead of the Bernard,
As provided By the statute. 'sthe night
men in the right placer For las they
say they awarded the contract to
plain, practical men, who would do
the work right, one $ new conner and
only known Is Governor Davis poll
cem4n, and rejecting the .simpfacti-
cAfs bidders-pot wanting to get the
lands Of the State for school Purposes
for Brazoria county though these i'm
practical bidders 81 proposed 10 do
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

WE are pleased to find the cotton
worm destroyer Of Preston & Robira on
sale at Tobin Bros and ]. P. Alvey's
If this city. The early attention of
farmers to this sure worm destroyer
win save the crop. Notice Of the use
Of this poison was published IN the
STATESMAN Of July IS, to which atten-
ton Is called.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

FIxE PorAroEs- ]. II. Netties,
OF Post Oak Islaad, last week, pre-
sonted the STATESMAN with sweet
potato grown on his farm that
weighed seven pounds and one ounce,
and had Il been allowed to remain in
the ground two months longer it
would haye doubled in size. Mr..
Netsles has two acres in pc s,oes
and he says that he will make 100
bushels 20 the AGRA. He yesterday
sold out a load readily in this city at
/ from sixty.fise to eighty-eve cents a
A,ushel, ana he viii have another load
~ two in for sale IN few days. Az
kpraging his potato crop a. seventy
tents bushsl, he will realize $s4 an
vacrS. Mr.. Nettle is the boss sweet
potato grower Of Western Texas, ans
be deserves TO make money.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

WE regret to hear, before the can
yass commences, of an intention on
the part of some Of our population to
bring the pretended issue of labor v.
capital into the approaching election
for mayor and other officers. There is
no such issue, and never can be in a
country like ours. The interests OF
the rich and poor are so interviewer
that only demagosues and drones will
attempt to disturb them, and then the
disturbance will be short lived. 1t is a
qualification to know that the noisiest
advocates of "workingman's ticket"
have never done good days work in
their miserable lives.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

No SueAR or LRAD OR SULPHUR
TUFTS Hair Dye contains neither, nor
anything else injurious. No odor
harmless as mountain spring water
easily applied aud acts instantly. More
of it used than all others combined.
No. rs Murray street. New York.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

There's charm about thee, maiden,
Which cannot we'll defioe; A8ta
And sometimes think it lieth
In that fragrant breath of thine,
In those teeth so white and pretty,
Which with SoZodont do shine.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23
Austin Market Quotations.


Butter, 15c. Eggs, lie. New sweet
potatoes, 75c.
Fruit-Apples, So per barrel; peaches,
% to 80 cents per dozen. Poor article
of peaches, $3.50 per bushel. Melons
retail at from to 10 cents.
Hides, dry flint IL to lac. Wool %
to %. Cotton 8 to 10.
Grain.-Corn, SOC to 35c. Oats, 20c.
Wheat, No. 2. S1.00; No. 3, 90c; No.
4, soc; rejected, 15c.
WHOLESALE PRICES FOR STAPLE ORC.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

IT would be well enough for those
who are annoyed by cockroaches to try
the following "bIix finely powdered
borax and fine sugar, halfaad-half,
and spread around where the reaches
are most troublesome. For few days
it may seem that the remedy is doing
no good, but soon the reaches wIll be-
gin to die, and in short time you will
be rid Of them
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23
Illinois College,

Classical course equal to that OF East
ern colleges. Scientific course for
young men not prepared in Latin OF
Greek. All classes taught by profes-
sors, Annual expenses from $50 to
$3.50. Send for catalogue to Prof. r.
c. Champion, jacksonville, Illinois.
WhipPIe Academy.
with its English Training School is the
best place for boys or young men who
want careful! preparation for college, or
thorough Eoglish academic course.
Send for catalogue to A. II. Sturteyant,
Jacksonville, Illinois.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

AT the Charleston races, the finest
thoroughbreds IN the country are to be
seen, aud the condition Of the horses Is
a wonder to all who behold them, and
it has only recently been discovered
that they can be kept in this condition
by mixing in the food OF horses table,
spoonful of simmons's Liver RsguIA-
tor. Il Is also given 10 chickens. For
sale By Zeilin & Co, PHILADELPHIA
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

Popular illustrated book (26o pages) on
MANHOOD! WoMANHooD! MARRIAGE!
Impediments TO Marriage; tie cause and
cure. Sent JseEyEiy SeaiaS, postpaid, for 90
cents, by DR.. {. WHITTIER, 6I7 St.
Charles Street, St. Louis, No., the great
specialist. Read his work.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

wASrED-ISFoRMATIoS.-I IN any Of
the survivors Of Capt. II. r. A. Wig
gontons company, recruited In Louis
vile, KY, and vicinity Cor the Texan
frontier service in the year 1885 or
1885 are still alive thes win hear of
informatoa that win bens6t them BY
addressing r. p. l., lock box /, Hum
boldt. Gibson county, Tennessee.
ie2Qdi EsnE
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

FURNITURE AT CosT.-For sixty days
Hsnnig & Kreisle offer their stock of
furniture, carpets, ETC., st cost .Jor the
cash, in order to reduce it. au2d&wsm
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

ATJ. p. Alvey and Tobin Bros
the justly celebrated cotton worm
destroyer can be had in quantities to
suit. The application used as directed
in tins paper of July % viii save the
rnttnn
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

THERE are certain periods fraught
with danger in woman's life when
nature requires assistance in sustaining
the tax on her vitality, and we know
of no better aid than Home Stomach
Bitters.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

THE new grist mill being built by
Mr.. English, on Burton creek, just be.
low the big spring back Of the Rabb
place, IL to be completed by Novem
Der. The race is now being built, and
in few days Mr.. English will com
mence the construction of an eleven
foot dam on the site OF the old dam.
The mill will be great convenience
10 people living across the river.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

The Lampasas Dispatch announces
the arrival Of the following horses
from this city on Tuesday evening
last A. T.. Blocker, with Tom Nc
Kinney, by Scarborough, dam by Jim
Allen; Lofty, two years old, by Rock,
out Of Tom McKinney's dam; Muckle
john, by Bulletin, dam by Jim Allen.
J. II. Phillips, with Fanny c., bay
llly, three years old, by Balletin.
upsSsLa Bijou by Surprise; Jim Ray
inond, bay colt. two years old, by
Rebel, dam by Bulletin.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

THE meteorological observations for
the last twenty years, printed In the
STATESMAN to-day, should find
place in eveTybody's scrap book. Il
will prove valuable as 4 matter Of his
tory and for reference. .-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23
TnE following are the marriage II

The following are the marriage H.
censes ISSUED for the month Of July:
AloDzo Cook aud Paralee Sparks, N.
u. Paschal and Julia Ann Thomas,
Richard Bradshaw and Sallie Dariscal,
(col.). G. G.. Ruhmsnn and Anna Te-
horst, Henry Y Black and Abbie Ba-
con, e. p. Lockhart and Texas O'Con
nor, Philip Rinemer and Elizabeth
Thorp, William Bemer aHd Louisa
Burte, w. NJ. league and Dinah Ida
Hallmark, John Nelson aud Hannah
Jacobson.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

Russia has IN the last six months ex-
ported wheat to the value of over $l3, :
600, 600, against wheat to the value
of $4,000, 900 for the corresponding
period of last year. So, in spite OF war,
she has food enough to feed her own
people and handsome surplus for out.
side nations.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

FREIGnT RATES. year ago the
freight races from New York TO this
city were as follows: First class
$l.50, second St.40, third $130,
fourth $i.20. Now the rates are as
follows: First class soc, second soc,
third 7e6 fourth GOc. No wonder
goods are sold much cheaper, and that
living is less now in Austin than ever
before.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

TOXIN Bros. and J. p. Alvey are
prepared to sell the Preston & Robira
cotton worm destroyer, and give direc-
lions for its use. Call, buy and use.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23
Total rainfall in 90 years ...


Total rainfall in 20 years 697 90
Average annual, same time 49,. 34.Sj
The steady increase in the rainfall
is shown below, by taking periods of
years:
Inches.
Aggregate rainfall for years,
beginning August /, 1857. 157. 46
Average annual, same time 49,. 31.49
Aggregate rainfall for . years,
beginning August /, 1862. 1GO. 90
Average annual, same time. go. 30. 13
Aggregate rainfall for years,
beginning August /, 1867. 1874
Average annual, same time.... 37.49
Aggregate rainfall for . years,
beginning August l, 1872. 191, 81
Average annual, same time. -. 80 81
As a rule, September ranks as the
wettest month, and December as the
dryest.
The largest amount of rain falling
in any one month during the above 90
years was in September, 1874, 1884
inches; August, 1860, inches in
hours.
No., On ,--..., ..
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

A LETTER from Round Rock states
that bale of new cotton arrived there
on the twentieth, and that it was
purchased by y. NJ. Fields and ship
ped to Kaufmin & Rupge, Of Calves
ton. The cotton classed as middling,
and brought ID &c. The same letter
reports crop prospects Encouraging,
owing to the worms, and that the
crop falls fifty per cent. short OF what
was expected two weeks ago.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23
Jacksonville Buslncss College.

Jacksonville BusIness College.
This college offers better advantages
and at less expense than can be found
elsewhere, for
l. A sound business education.
IL a complete penmaushlp course.
III A thorough teIegraphic course.
The actual business department is
known to be the best in the State. For
the new catalogue, address
G. w. BROWN,
Box 800, Jacksonville, Ills.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

FURNITURE at cost at Hannig &
Kreisle's, Pecan street aud Avenue.
au2 d&w2m
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

tcaI Observations III.
tending over q Period ~ Twenty
Years from August 1, 1851, 60
August D, 1917.
KEPT rs d. ". {. BAKER, AUSTIN,
TENNs.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23
FOR 90 YEARS, BEGIS-
MING AUGUST 1. 1857.
Average annual temperature at
Austin Texas for % vears GS =

Austin, Texas, for 90 years =. . CT. 80
The hottest day for 30 years was in
July, 1860, 107 .. The coolest day for
20 years was in January, 1864, Go.
The average annual temperature for
the year ending [ ugust 1, 1858, was
G7.6l .. For the year ending August
l, 1877, G6.18o.
The highest annual temperature for
any year during the last 20 years was in
1862. G8 % ,. The lowest was in
1869, 65. 50 ..
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

To PERSONS OWNING LAMBS u IRA
rls AND ApJofSfze CoUSrEs. ~ have
many inquiries for lands in Travis and
other counties near Austin and ana
prepared 70 show the lands in person 70
purchasers. Owners Of lands in this
'ricinity may and il 70 their interest 70
Mace same IN my hands for sale.
s Z, w. Strands,
Real Estate Agent.
10 Pecan ttpss5 Austin Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

I have heretofore expressed my cot
tidence in their correctness and pracsi-
cal efficiency, and now repeat that II !
was manager Of r eolliery or railroad
Inc, and had the power to try the ex--
pertinent, would test the principle,
with confident assurance of success
tui issue. The highest considerations
OF interest and siscurity impel its adop-
tlon by the managers of these great
industries. The employees, being inter
esled in augGienting the receipts,
would have the strong motive TO pre-
vent whatever was calculated 10 defeat
the results. Instead of the discor-
tented striker, he becomes the vigilans
guardian and loyal protector Of the
interests and the property confided to
his charge.
Ii is not necessary to add, what is
the fact, that the opinions Of Judge
West are in harmony with those of the
most thoughtful business men in
America. IL is waste of time and
printers ink to sheer at these things
and brush them aside as rubbish. This
cannot be done.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23
AUSTIN

TnE attention OF '.inedicine men is
directed 10 the advertisement Of
meeting Of the board for examination
Of applicants for this Judicial district.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

SHEEP-Dp TOBACCO for sale.
auI 3m Il. BERTRAN
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NolEEANx.
Whatever discount Is done # Tia
banks commands IS 70 "a per cert.
Loans on real estate security 10 long
time can be had Al ~ per cent. pAya-
bic monthly.
State warrants-bid - i re: AL ed -
City waFran's--bid no esked st.c.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

Lime, per barrel. -, 81 90
Rosendale cement. per
barrel. ......-. 3 80
Portland cement, per bbl 2 90 to - 90
Plaster Paris, per bbi... So
Hair, per pound .<. 10
Fire blIck, per D s05 00a1e5 y,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-06-30

,.. eo.d. TIRoHHs Il hI hSsoS' Trustee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-06-30
THE GREAT REPUTATION
country as
Great and Good Medicine,

and the large number OF testimonials which are con-
stantly being received from persons who have been
cured BY its use, conclusive proof OF IT'S great
value. 1t is recommended by physicians and apothe-
carries. As BlOod-Puriier and Health Restorer il
has no equal
yegetine Is not prepared for fancy drink made
from poor liquors, W hich deblitates the and
tends to destroy health, instead of restoring it.
Are not the many testimonials given for the differ
en satisfactory TO any reasonable persons
suffering from disease that they be curedi BEAD
the different testim )n ials given and
doubt. In many OF these the persons say that
their pain and suffering cannot be expressed in
cases OF ScTOfula where, apparently, the whole body
was one mass OF corruption. If Vegetine will relieve
pain, cleanse, purify and such diseases restor
ing the patieDtto perfect health after trying differ
ent physicians, many remedies, suffering for years,
can be cured2 Why il this medicine perurm ug such
great cures IL works in the blood in the circulating
fluid. Ii be truly called the Great Blood tier
The great source Of disease originates in the blood
and medicine thar does not directly upon it,
purify and renoyate. has any Just claim upon public
attention. When the blood becomes lifeless and
stagDaGt either from change Of weather of eli
mate want OF exercise, irregular diet, from any
other cause the Vegetne will renew the blood, carry
oil the purtd hunors, cleanse the stomach regulate
the bowels, and impart tone of yigor to the W Die
body. The conviction in the public mind ell
in the medical profession that the remedies su D.
piled BY the Vegetable ktRgaOm more safe, more
successful in the cure of disease, than mineral med
cines. vegetine is composed of roots. barks and
herbs is pleasant TO take. and IS perfectly safe to
give infant. DO You need it2 Do not hesitate 10
try II. You will never regretit.