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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

A GENTLEMAN well posted regarding
the crops expresses the opinion that
there will be double the amount OF
grain made in this section of the State
this season that there was last. The
wool clip will also be much heavier
than last year, and while il is too early
to express any opinion about corn and
cotton, still the opinion prevails that
an unprecedented yield of both will be
made. The cattle drives have been
larger than for several years, and never
has there been such y prospect for
fruit of all kinds as row. Should
prices this season be an average there
is no doubt that times will materially
improve, and especially if our people
will take necessary steps TO market in
st. Louis, Chicago, New Orleans, Gal
weston or elsewhere what they make.
To 10 this there is no time TO lose. II
does not follow, however, that rich
harvests will give mechanics and labor
ers plenty to do and good wages in
Austin. The city has already out
grown the country round about, and
it is probable Austin will grow but
little during the present and next year.
No doubt, however, there will be some
demand for mechanics and lsbOrers in
the country and In villages, and if the
idle of Austin are shrewd they will be
on the lookout for something to do
elsewhere. II the farmers make money
on their crops they will most likely
spend a good share of what they can
spare from their business in fences,
barns and houses, and less in whisky,
tobacco and merchandise than IN days
gone by. A few years of hard times
have learned them lesson in economy
aud utility that they will most certain
ly turn to account.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

FARMERS complained last year that
they did not make anything. A load
of corn, they SAID, would not bring
but eight or ten dollars, and the hand
ling and hauling of it was worth that.
When asked why they did not feed it
to stock and sell the stock, they re-
piled, generally, that they did not
have the stock. Another year has
relied around and it is probable
they have more stock now than then,
and that, with the present catering
crop prospects. they are IN much bet
ter fix generally. No class, perhaps,
outside of the large cities, has suffered
from the hard times more than the
farmers. They have worked hard and
made nothing, while many of those in
town, who have made nothing, have
done little or nothing. The picture
now is not displeasing one, look at it
which way We may.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02
What A Tottering Fabric

Is system depleted of vitality and
irregular in its functions. 1t is only
judieious and prompt medication
which can save it from q speedy and
total collapse. The tonic and regulat-
ing properties of Hostetter's Stomach
B.tters particularly adapt that benign
medicine to revive physical vigor and
reform those bodily irregularities which
are a barrier to Its permanent restora
ton. Biliousness and constipation are
totally overcome by 1t, and the diges-
tive activity and thorough assimilation
which it promotes have the effect of
increasing the vivifying and nourishing
qualities of the blood. The Bitters are
also an excellent detergent of the vital
current, since they communicate a
healthy stimulus to the bladder and
kidneys, which are the most important
channels for the escape of its impurl-
ties. Pure, agreeable, and of botanic
origin, thorough and prompt, but
never violent in its action, the reasons
for the transcendent popularity of this
medicine are both cogent and apprecla-
bic.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

TIE Western Cement Association,
Of Louisville, kentucky. have appoint
ed the well known firm Of Walsh S
Co, their agents for the sale Of the
celebrated Louisville hydraulic cement.
This cement has no superior in this
country aud is highly recommends
By the following gentlemen among the
most scientific and practical engineers
n the unised States: Albert Fink,
chief engineer. Louisville Bridge Com
peny; G. S. Smith, chief engineer Bal
finore Bridge Company; Capt ]. B.
Esds. s. Louis Bridge Company, and
neny others. Ia the great lake tun-
nels a. Chicago 20. 600 barrels were
consumed. While the extensive reser-
voIrs At s. Louis used sreufs-Jsss thox-
sad taFrsls For water works. sewers
and cisterns no better material could
be desired than Louisville cement.
We refer to the superintendent aud
enRineers Of the following water
WorkA for pcrtic1i.fe e 10 lis
strength. durability sud economy.
Chicago. &. Louis, ST. Pati. Nssh-
vile. cineinnat,, L9u,svillt, 1Illwas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02
A Challenge.

As agent for the Marsh No. Reaper
and Mower combined, ! challenge all
whether manufacturers,
inventors or agents, to q field trial of
the different self-rake reapers, said
trial to take place during the first of
harvest, at some point near this city,
the field to be selected by any party or
parties interested, provided they select
grain to cut. My reason for
suggesting the selection of q field of
lodged grain is, that all reapers can
work In standing grain, but none cah
do as good work as the Marsh No. In
lodged and down grain. Due notice
~ill be given to the public of the
time and place of trial, and all inter
ested in improved reapers are cordially
invited to attend and see for them
selves. Respectfully,
L. A. HINcHMAN,
Pecan street, Austin.
April IS, 1873. d eodtf wifi
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

Two HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD
For failure TO cure any case Of ''habit-
ual constipation" of the bowels with
DR.. Sherman's compound prickly ash
oitters, provided its use is persisted in
as directed. No matter whether the
disease is the result of torpid liver
or . relaxed condition of the muscular
coating Of the bowels. they never fail
% cure it; also, all the various diversi-
6ed, sympAshic, nervous disorders usu-
ally accompanying Indigestion, and &C
,asioRal or habit1al constipation Of the
bowels Il also cures dizziness. sick
headache. lencorrhea and female weak
aess usually acconpAA yIng the same.
No spirit is ured in them, except .
pure article Of Holland gin. Ladies
IN particular viii ind them peculiarly
adapted 10 their wants in ali ages and
conditions Of life For sale at Morley
bros. drug store. sample bottle
tasnfy-aVe cents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02
Texas Politics.

The Longview Nep Era leans to Ire
land.
The Decatur Tribune is In favor of
Judge Hare for Congress.
Rutabsga johnson is out in 4 pre-
nusciamento asking the people Of Col
I'm county 70 send him TO the State
Senate. Send aim along and let Col
lin aud Denton counties apply for ad-
mission into the Senegambisn king
dom.
The Palestine Journal would be
pleased to sec Judge Ireland in Con-
gress. Judge Ireland deserves honor
from the people Of Texas, and especial.
ly Of his district. He has many warm
friends and Hubbsrd's unjust attack
upon him has increased their number.
The Headlight says: "Hon. A. W.
Terrell, Senator Of this district called
on US Monday. To the question.
whether be would be . candidate for
reelection. be was not fully prepared
to answer, but intimated that at the
proper time, IL Il Is the desire OF the
people, be will become q candidate
The feeling in regard TO Capt. Waist
becoming q candidate for the Legisls
t1re grows stronger. II IL general,
recognized that he could do Trayif
county more good than almost any
other man within It's borders. With
Terrell in the Senate and Walsh in the
House the building of the new Capitol
would be fixed fact.
The Bosque Herald barely contem-
plating the candidacy Of Worthy Mas
ger Lang and Mistress DoWrs, says:
''Grest God, deliver ~ from such ca
lAnItyl Give % the small pox. yellow
jsundice. cholera, OF any other pesti-
Ience. but Fever give Us Lang and
Downs 70 steer the ship Of state. when
We hare such men - Milis, Ireland,
Throckncrton and many other able
statesmen.
Capt. D. A. Mum. who has been
mentioned Ter the once Of Atlorney
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02
Home and Farm.

WHEN TO CUT.-As coon as the up
per portions of the straw of the cereals
become yellow, no further increase
takes place in the weight of the seed.
If the grain be not cut down soon
after the appearance of this sign, lite
quality deteriorates, and Its weight di-
minishes.
Fees ALL THE TIME.-The only man.
ageHent, besides warmth and high
feeding, by which a perpetual success
sion of eggs can be obtained in winter,
is by having pullets and hens Of differ
emit ages, which, moulting at different
periods, do not all cease laying at the
same time.
READING. and papers form
as much q part of a farmers working
tools as do the pillow and shovel and
hoe. The farmer who attempts to use
the latter without the assistance of the
former, does an "up-hill business,
which nearly always ends in failure
and poverty.
Ducks AND GEESE. 1t is a little odd
that in this country, where every fla
cillty exists, so few ducks and geese
are raised. These are proverbially the
most hardy and long lived of all our
poultry. In places where cholera,
Group, etc., sweep OF the fowls and
turkeys, geese and ducks, which are
not subject to these diseases, should
be triesSSIn densely populated Great
Britain, and eSe1ig Belgium, where
one would suppose there little
room, more geese are raised TO the
square mile than in the United States.
In the interior ducks and geese can be
raised about az protitably as other
kinds of poultry, and where diseases
prevail, more profitably.
WATER FOR GRAIN.-A series OF
careful experiments made some years
in England, by Mr.. Lawes, showed
that in the case OF wheat, barley, peas,
beans and clover, for every pound of
dry vegetable matter produced during
a seasons growth, from 20S to 24S
pounds of water were taken in at the
roots, transferred to the stems, and
were exhsled by the foliage of these
plants. According to this calculation
a corn-fodder crop, grown on an acre,
which when cut would contain abOu
three and one-half tons of dry vegeta-
BILE matter, and no less than twenty
six tons of water, during its growth
would withdraw from the soil more
than 1873, 900 pounds of water, and
pour the same as vapor into the atmos-
phere.
Ok HEART, If we'll cooked, is a very
cheap as we'll as palatsble dish. Do
not soak it 10 water, but merely wash
it well, then fill with a stuffing the
same as for turkeys. Cover the open
end with q buttered paper, and put it
to cook in small dripping pan. Lay
over it slice or two of salt pork;
pour little boiling water in the pan,
and haste Gerry often. When partly
done, sprinkle we'll with salt and pep
per and haste once or twice with melt
ed butter. It will require about two
hours cooking, and must not be al
lowed 10 dry or burn. Make q nice
brown gravy with the drippings that
remain in the pan, and serve the heart
very hot, with boiled onions as an &C.
Compartment.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

Mr.. FRANK BROWN would be re-elect-
ed to the Office of county clerk. To
the services OF this gentleman are due,
in very great degree, the admirable
condition of the public affairs of Travis
county. No flaws exist in the county's
records, and none will exist so long as
Frank Brown holds the office. He has
been fully tried, aud has never been
found wanting by those even the most
difficult to please. The entire bar OF
the county, and every one else who has
reason to depend upon the county clerk
for data and information, will besr Us
cut in saying that nothing is left un-
done that should be done. That the
voters of Travis county desire q new
man in this Office Is impossible, and
we look forward to the unanimous
election of Mr.. Brown for another
term.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

ENJOY LIFE.-What truly beautiful
world we live in! Nature gives US
grandeur of mountains, glens and
oceans, and thousands of means for en-
jovment. We can desire no better
when in perfect health; but how often
do the majority of people feel like CIV
ing it up dishearteaed, discouraged
and worried out with disease, when
there is no occasion for this feeling, as
every sufferer can easily obtain salts
factory proof that Green's August
Flower will make them as free from
disease as when born. Dyspepsia and
liver complaint is the direct cause Of
seventy five per cent. of such malsdies
as biliousnsss, indigestion, sick head
ache, Costiveness, nervous prsstrstion,
dizziness of the head, palpitation oil
the heart, and other distressing symp-
toms. Three doses of August Flower
will prove its wonderful effect. Sam
pie bottle, 10 cents. Try it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

1t is said that the sTArEsMAN's
prophet, Hard BRICK, who announced
some time ago that the Eastern war
would begin on the twenty seventh OF
April, forgot at the momen. that the
Russians still adhere to the "old
style, -" and have not adopted the Greg
orian or modern method of stating
dates. The difference between the
two will give Hard Brick about ten
days within which the war must begin
or Hard Beck can rank no more with
Ezekiel, Daniel aud those other good
old men who have foretold the course
of events for 5000 years and more.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

RoBBED ON THE HIGHWAY. Mr..
Edgerly, foreman at Weeds stable, was
robbed by three tramps last Wednes-
day while returning from San Antonio.
He had stopped for dinner and just sf-
ter he had unhitched the team three
burly fellows walked up and the first
business they proceeded TO transact
was to eat up his dinner; this over
.3ey demanded his money, but it hap
)ned he only had about Sc, which
ssaey took. The men sa d they could
get no work and that they were com
PEELED to get living any way they
could. They probably had net asked
for work on farm or they would have
found plenty of il.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

We regret to learn that W. F. Faris,
clerk of the Court Of Appeals, is now
suffering from the effects of an acci-
dent. While stepping from a carriage
last Saturday night the knee of his left
leg, that was seriously crippled years
ago during a railroad smash up, was
badly sprained. The injury, though
painful, we are pleased to note, is not
dangerous. DR.. Stalnaker is IN atten-
dance on Mr.. Faris. lie has our best
wishes tor a speedy recovery.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02
Monetary and Financial.
REPORTED FROM THE Law, CLAIM AND
COLLECTING OFFICE OF STEWART,
L0wDAY q HABICHT.
AUSTIN. TEXAS. Nav 4 1s7e

AUSTIN, TEXAS, May /, 1873.
The market in general is unattended
with animation, the local business be-
ing confined almost entirely to Q few
classes Of securities.
Bonds could be placed at the prices
quoted, and probably shade better.
The demand Is in no manner relaxed,
particularly for pensions. Holders of
Travis county bonds seem to regard
their investment in this security With
uRwavering confidence.
State Treasury warrants are stiff and
prices daoted are merely nominal. The
market for the last week has been bare
of this security, and upon an emergeut
demand, within one half cent of face
value could have been obtained. The
issue of to-day will possibly relieve
matters, and prices may, for q week or
so, be possibly lower.
Land certificates continue in good
supply in ali classes, and prices Of al
ternates have somewhat given way to
the usual result from excessive supply.
Independent ditch and International,
however, continue TO retain their for
mer strength. holders reluctantly SELL
ing st anything below quotations.
City warrants are weaker, and 4
marked decline is noted. Although
small parcel changed hands yesterday
a. % Lee, this cannot be considered
~ . good open market criterion.
Approved fee accounts are gradually
gaming strength, and prices have i'm
ETJved.
Pension certificates seem Just now to
be the favorite investment. and an ad-
vance In pnces IL confidently predicted.
We quote the market IS follows:
Pensions, 500. .io4 "a los 81.
Pensions, fr'ct,nal. :. .103 IL 104 1-2-
l.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

kee ana Cleveland, ONO. M j a-Geu-
eral Gilmore. of the United States
army, in his excellent work on
Cement AMI Lines" expresses his
high appreciation of its merits: Col.
Long, United Sta,es Typographical
Engineers, says: ut is a cement no
,urpassed in this or any other country"
Persons requiring cement for any pur-
pose whatever will consult their inter
est by buying / 'uisville Cement.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02
For sale by Baker, Graham s. Co.

Mr.. L. A. HINcHMAN, who is the
agent for the Marsh No. 4 Reaper and
Mower Clmbined, is out in card chal-
longing all competitors to a trial in
some field of lodged grain, and has
generously left the selection of the
place and time to his competitors, pro-
viding they select a field of difficult
grain to cut. He claims that any ma
chine c4n do passsble work in stand
ing and dry grain, but that the Marsh
No. 4 can cut and save grain that no
oIher machine can. He invites the
public to attend the trial and Judge
for themselves. Due notice will be
given in the STATESMAN of the time
and place OF trial. d&WIt
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

Mr.. A. ]. JERNIGAN is again before
the public as II candidate for the office
of county treasurer. 1t is scarcely to
be presumed that any one will take the
field against this gentleman. He has
held this most responsible Office for
nearly six years, and during all this
time not breath of suspicion has ex-
listed in the minds of the most ungen
erous as to his integrity, and every
body knows he is fully competent to
fill all the requirements of the office.
Let Us elect Mr.. Jernigan again. He
is a true and competent public ser
want.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

Popular illustrated book (2oo pages) or
MANHOOD! WoMANHooD! MARRIAGE!
Impediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed, postpaid, for 50
cents, by DR.. C. WHITTIER, 6I7 St.
Charles Street, St. Louis, No., the great
specialist. Read his work.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

IF the functions of the liver are in
any way dIsordered the whole body,
and not only the body but the mind,
aympathizes with the disturbed organ.
Bilious complaints are more common
han any other disease; ana to remove
the bile, as we'll as to regulate the liver,
y'u only have to take SImmons's Liver
Regulator, which will Impart new life
and vigor to the whole system.
For sale by ]. II. Zeilin, Philadel-
phia.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

CHRONIC GRUMBLERs.-The world
always has been, is now and always
will be full of chronic grumblers, those
fellows who are never at loss to sug-
gest to others and are ever ready to
complain about everything, however
little room there is for complaint or
censure, and generally speaking those
who complain the most are the ones,
the world over, who do or accomplish
the least. If q meeting of citiZtns is
called 10 discuss any matters for the
public good, the chronic grumblers or
''smart Alexis" are the FIRST to put in
appearance and the moment the assem-
blsge is called to order they are the
first to pop up and begin unapprecia
ted and supeIfiuous chin music, and
their incessant senseless chattering
often disgusts Others present and de-
meeting was called. And in church
organizations the same is the case
those who do and pay the least to keep
up the incidental expenses Invariably
have the most to say, toolishly believ-
ing, perhaps, that they can make up
in words what they are unable to sup
ply in dollars. That these chronic
grumhlers should on sn occasions have
q reasonable amount to say, to prevent
spontaneous combustion, Is proper
enough; but like other people they
should shut their mouths when they.
are through talking. II they GO on an
excursion, to picnic or attend any
ball or public gathering, the manage
ment invariably comes in for liberal
share of their execrstion. II they stop
at the best hotel in the country the
fare, the rooms or something displeases
them, even though nine-tcnths of all
the guests are perfectly satisfied. And
invariably those who complain most
about the fare at hotels are the fellows
who have the fewest comforts and lux
uries at home. Whatever business the
chronic grumbler is engaged in, he can
nevertheless give advice TO his friend
across the way, or any other man, no
matter what or how different his occu-|
patton may be. The chronic grumbler
'nN~er for q moment considers his own
weaknesses aud shortcomings, but he
is always looking wildly a6aat to see
what he may criIicise in Others. Above
all things detostable. let sensible peo-
pie be delivered from the chrOnle gTuna-
blers and smart Alexis.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

Mich Cows.--Wante1 TO exchange
a new Wheeler & Wilson sewing ma
chine, No. 2. for mich cows. A good
bargain could be obtained with O ca :
NAL that would give three or four gal
Ions of milk per day. Esquire at or
write to the STATESMAN office.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

ARR you suffering from rheumatism.
govt or neuralgisl Is your life alnost
burdeni II 50. delay not, but pro-
cure st once Jenkins's .sAnnihllator. !"
q positive and permanent cure for those
terrible enemies of human happiness.
Price, 81 per bottle.
e send for pamphlet conts ping
testimonials Of prominent bushes. pen
and t<hers-
II. JkskTSs & Co. Prophecies.
New Orleans. "a.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

MOTHERS! MOTHERS! MoTHERsl-
Don't fail to procure Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup for all diseases of teeth
ing in children. 1t relieves the child
from pain, cures wind collie, regulates
the bowels, and, by giving relief and
health to the child, gives rest to the
mother. fe27 d&w1yr
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

A WoMAN's NAME.-Gulnare means
the blossom of the pomegranste.
Nearly all female names signify birds,
fl 'wers, scents, or other ornaments or
Injuries which abound in their hyper
bolical poetry. During these modern
times ideas have been caught from the
Orient and the same significance is
given to the name English Female
Bitters. 1t implies restoration to
health, radical cure of all those chron-
&c arrangements and irregularities that
affitct the female sex. 1t implies quick
aud powerful action over female
troubles. 1t implies regulating and re-
storing old and young females to their
natural condition, and no lady should
tail to use them.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

DR.. G. w. BENsoN's celery and
chamomile pills are prepared expressly
70 cure sickheadache, nervous headache,
dyspeptic headache, neuralgia. nerv-
BUSINESS and sleeplessness, and will cure
any case. Price so cents, postage free
s I'D by all druggists. Office, No. 106
North Eutaw street, Baltimore, Md.
ia3 W3na
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-05-02

Mr. Schleicher's report on Mex
affairs discusses all the phases o
border troubles very fully and,
no. opposing the recognition of L
dent Dlaz, posts out theSlscessty
maintaining q sSticises - q
border to guard our people aR1
raids from the Mexican mde, and usc
the necessity of protecting AmeFia
merchants in Mexico against fore
loans and other irregular impositioa
OF negotiations to secure greater safl
for American enterprises in Mexico<
for the abolition OF the IONA Lid
Several appendices to the report d
tain mass OF documents bearing
various features OF the Mexican q
ton, and the whole volume will
complete history OF our relations
Mexico for the last quarter OF ce
~.