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New Road.

Parties living in the vicinity Of Bull
creek are now quite active in getting
through the road from Mount Bonnell to
the mouth of Bull creek. They are al
most without exception, now of small
means, but are constituting their labor
with very commendable spirit. They
need some assistance yet to complete the
road and our citizens should contribute
towards it literally. There are no more
delightful fishing spots and picnic grounds
in the state, than ut and near the mouth
of Bvll creek, and as soon as this road is
completed it will be the principal resort
of our pleasure-seekingp people. The road
will be level one, free from dust and
the drive to the mountains a pleasant
jaunt of an hour or so. Besides the i'm
mense advantage to the city it will shorten
the distance to the mouth of Bull creek
three miles and it will avoid every hill.
1t is hoped our citizens will contribute to
this most worthy enterprise, as no invest
ment will pay them better, and open up
to market the finest cedar brakes in the
county, and the prices of wood win never
be dependent upon cold or wet weather
or high water, but will keep steady dur
the whole season, as there will be no
river to cross, steep hills to climb and
muddy roads to travel.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-22
E.eap.d Lunatics.

There Is much complaint out in the ex-
treme northern limits Of the city that es-
caped Iunatiescreatemuch trouble. Three
or four Of them have been roaming around
the neIghborbood for several days, and
we are Informed that one of them had on
q pair OF handcuffs. This one had the ap-
pearance Of being half starved, and was
dangerous to womenand children, especi-
ally to the former. He had succeeded in
nearly diyesting himself Of all his cloth
ing and was roaming around in q state
closely bordering upon the nude. Tues
day he fell into a mud hole on Waller
creek, aud, foundering around, succeeded
In covering himself from top TO bottom
with black Shiny mud. After he extri-
Gated himself he proceeded to visit the
nelghboring houses, and the first one he
struck was a negro cabin. He had bis
mouth fun Of small sticks, and on APP
preaching the cabin saw a negro woman
in the yard and Immediately attacked her,
but fortunately gentleman happened to
be near and ran to her assistance. The lu-
matte was secured with q rope, and word
sent to the asylum notifying the authori-
ties OF his capture. After waiting four
hours, aud no one appearing to take
charge Of him, the neighbors conducted
him to the asylum and turned him over
to the attendants, who, 1t is said, ap-
peared sublimely Indifferent, and treated
the whole matter as if such escapes and
such acts by the inmates of the institu-
ton we're every day occurrences. A lit
tie more care and vigilance on the part OF
attendants will possibly add to the secu-
rity of the lunatics and prevent escapes.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-22
Alta Vista Institute.

Mrs. II. NJ. Kirby, principal of the
above named already well and favorably
known institution for young ladies, locat-
ed in this city, is before the public In an
other column advertising her most worthy
educational enterprise. Last September
Mrs. Kirby opened Alta Vista Institute,
and her well-merited reputation as an sc-
complished educator secured her all the
pupils that could be properly attended
to, and numerous applications were re-
,jected because of a determination to con-
duct the school on principles of faith
full discharge of duty to the pupil. Rep
utation gained in one year in consequence
of strict adherence to this resolution,
has secured for the school such endorse
ment as assures its existence as a first
class institution for the education of
girls. In Alta Vista Institute the young
lady may be graduated with as much dis
tinction in her studies as anywhere in
the South, and those fortunate enough
to secure places In the boarding depart
ment of the institution will be under the
guidance Of lady, alike distinguished for
her high moral station in society and for
the care with which the life and health
and habits of her pupils are considered.
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Resoired, That we heartily indorSe the
platform and nominations adopted and
made by the Cincinnati convention, anc
hereby promise and pledge ourselves
faithfully and zealously to labor for the
election Of the Cincinnati presidential
ticket.
Dir. VIM. McCarty was chosen perma-
tive committee of Blanco county for the
ensuing year.
vote OF thanks was rendered Col. R.
p. Harrison for the efficient and satisfa :
tory manner in which he had discharged
the duties OF chairman.
Dir. Samuel Durham was elerted mer :
per of the Democratic executive commit
tee of Blanco county fbr Precinct No.
James 7. johnson for Precinct No. ., Joe
7. Smith for Precinct No. 3, Henry {.
Lindaman for Precinct No. 4, Daniel Mac
doX for Precinct No: ,, and Thomas Wa
lace for Precinct No. 6.
A communication WAS presented anC
read from Jno. 2. C. Whitehead, chair
man of the Democratic executive CON-
mittee, SiXty-siXth Representative dis
trict, requesting an expression of the
Democracy of Blaneo county, as to where
and when the convention for the Sixty
sixth Representative district should be
called and held.
Whereupon the following resolution
was offered and adopted:
Rendered That it is the sense of thi.
meeting, that the convention to nominate
floater for the Sixty-sixth Represents.
tive district, should be called to meet al
Round Mountain, in Blanco county
Texas, on the twenty-eighth day of Au-
gust, 1880.
On motion the tweDty-eighth day of Au-
gust, 1880, was named IA the most suitable
time for holding the next county conven-
ton.
1t was moved and adopted, that the
secretary forward to the Star Tindicatoi
and AUSTIN DAILY STATESMAN, each, {;
copy of the proceedings of this meeting.
and that they be requested to publish the
same.
The convention then adjourned.
WIN. MCCARTY, Chairman.
j, W. ALEX. GEORGE, Secretary,
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The exodus TO the different watering
places still continues.
When the young man visits the free and
easy show be takes very important step
on the road to ruin.
The season has arrived when those who
are afflicted with insomnia attend church
In order TO procure q refreshing nap.
It Is bruited about that matters and
things with the Austin Home Building
and Loan Association are not as serene
and lovely as they might be.
The district court, at its last term, sent
. young man to the penitentiary who
commenced his downward career IN TIE
variety theaters of this city.
The summer fights have fairly set in,
and indications are decidedly favorable
for them to keep well in hand and vigor-
0us during the entire season.
Religious people can console themselves
with the reflection that the three presi-
Dental candidates, Hancock, Garfield and
Neal Dow. are Christian men.
The best way to treat scandal and scan
dalous articles, is to let them severely
alone. They will then die quiet and
natural death, and no one will ever miss
them.
When you visit the fashionable water
ing place be careful how you express
yourself about the beautiful scenery and
such things. If il comes to the ears of
your hotel keeper it will be charged in
your bill.
The dismal-looking men you see down
about the bridge are members of the
bridge company. The river has got down
to the fording point. The happy and
cheerful-lookjng fellows you see are the
milkmen. The river water is now clear.
When you see the health officer in a
back alley rubbing his head with brick.
you may know he has found vault or Il
back yard in bad condition. His crop OF
hair is not in good supply, hence he re-
sorts to brick.
The Greenbackers are losing ground in
this section, and we learn there il trouble
in camp. Gen. Weasel, who we believe
is running for the presidency or some
such thing, will have to come down and
smooth out matters.
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Bl.nso SPEAKS Qua

At q Democratic mass meeting, held in
Blanco, Blanco county, Texas, on Satur-
day, July 18th, 1850, the following pro-
eeedings were had:
Col. 4. p. Harrison, chairman of the
Democratic executive committee OF
Blznco county, called the meeting to
order, and briefly explained the object oil
the meeting to be to elect delegates to
the Democratic state convention, to be
aeld at Dallas, Texas, on the 10th day OF
August, 1850.
YIN. McCarty was chosen chairman for
the meeting, and ]. w. Alex. George,
Joel r. smith and Chas. T. Russell were
chosen as delegates and Judge w. w.
Martin and A. B. Storey alternates, to
represent Blanco county in the state con-
vention.
A resolution was offered and adopted
that the Travis county delegates, in at
tendance upon the state convention, be
eounty delegates, provided none OF said
Blanco county delegates should attend
the state convention.
A. b. Storey offered the following reso-
luton, which was unanimously adopted .
Rssolos6, That We, the Democrats OF
Blanco county, In convention assembled
most hearty lndorse the administration
% 0ofeEuoN ~. - Aooctt1. a1u hereby
instruct our delegates and proxies to ca.t
the vote Of Blanco county Tor Tim so lour
as his name shall be before the state con.
vention for that position, and, in case his
name should be withdrawn, said dele
gates and proxies are hereby instructed
to cast the vote Of Binnco county for some
one who indorses and supports the policy
OF Governor Roberta administration.
judge A. W. Moursund offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which was unanimous
" adopted:
Rssolcs5, That cur delegates and prox-
les = the state Democratic convention be-
ard they are hereby, inztEucted 70 east the
vote Of tlnnco county Tor Hon. l. J. Sto-
name shah Be before TIE state conven-
J1dxs W. ". Nz,1In offered ne 1siIsu-
inr r(solution, Rhirh uas aI>o unani-
nsa.|7 sd1ftc1:
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A Host of Disorderly symptoms

Follow fast upon irregularity of the bow
els. The liver Is tnrown out of gear, the
stomach is hamp cred by unuigested food /,
hatlIlence, heartburn, sick headache ami
uneasiness in the reg ion OF the liver in
fallibly ensue. But by breaking tue paE-
tial blockade which produces them, anu
opening the avenue OIL discourage with that
sdperlatively tine apt ritnt, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, a Reform OF these disor-
ders speedily takes place. Nothing can
be more dissimilar from the action of a
drenching purgative than that of the be-
nign Alternative named. the laxative eff
feet is produced without pain or incon-
venience, and the eXcretory organs are
invigorated as well as relieved, which is
not the case when they are abruptly CO.
creed into action with u catnartic of Infe-
rior efficacy and violent operation. The
Use of the Bitters will soon be found by
any one of ,onstipated habit, to be pre-
ductive not only of the special result
sought, but of general benefit to health.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-22

xzss cATHAsTIc PILLs .zs be bsrt Of 4
sr<.rlv : fos ,.niD a-e. Thsy are shr pss
uci Of long. tsh6riuas. and rucre; sfal chunics
usr-sisariois. and 'bssr -xisn-ise az, b. pm
.-cinn- IN their pr.-rics, and b. = eivfIis d n
,ons. pruv-- then ~ hes and mott zGerrn,l
.arg.rir~ PIN n nsdir.i q. nee en- d-.vi-.
icing purely vs.rs,.hls NJ hnru ezn .ri-e fruB
., II a-e- In intrirsae vsiue and carzf're pos
- 10 other filis can he cnnDsrrd ulfh then
M ever psrs0n- kn0~sne shrir virr1s.. ID
npiog shen. uhun. nue'ed- TheJ kesp u
.ssten n persscs orzsr. sna n1nr.il n heni
~ arz,un TIE Who'll narhinsry % iife. MID
e.rrhine and eErcrnsL insy are spee,sl1
.d.prsd 70 the n<eds q the digestive spgsr.rn-
ieranEencnrs q uhicb thsy prsvent ana e1rs
Il timely rnkeA Thrya-< ~ orst nn1 szfrs'
,nJsir q employ. fnf r1ildrs. and su.bnsr
,a1s.ir1uon.. shcree MD. b1t c1nu1l @
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WIN. MCCARTY, Chairman,
j. W. ALEX. GEORGE. Secretary.
The American citizen Heard From

The American Citizen Heard From
AT called meeting of the Webbervillt
Democracy for the purpose of sendine
delegates to the county convention, the
following resolutions were unanimously
agreed ON:
WHEREAS, Since the restoration of tht
Democratic party in Travis county t.
power the party has been dependent OIL
the Democratic maiorities in the country
precincts to elect the ticket; and,
Whereas, The country precincts have
done the electing, and have not been al
lowed anything like u just and equal pro-
portion of positions on the ticket; and,
Whereas, The county candidates, when
nominated, have usually fallen behind the
ticket in the Austin precinct, showing !.
disposition to forsake them even when
nominated; and,
Whereas, In one case especially, the
delegates from Austin did refuse to count
vote for county candidate, and die
publish him as candidate without u sup
port in the district, when, in fact, he haC
very tiattering support, it is nothing
but natural for native-born American cit
liens to cry out ut such plain and palpa-
bic wrong; and,
Whereas, We are now entering upon a
national and state compaign in politics oil
great Importance; anu,
Whereas, We are determined to sup
port the national and state tickets, anQ
would like to act in harmony and concert
with the party in the county; therefore.
ResOLred, First, That we demand that
the aspfrants from the country precincts
for office must be treated with the respect
due American citizens.
Resided, Second, That the country pre-
cincts must have their pro rata represen-
tation on the ticket.
ReSOIred, Third, That we deprecate the
nominating, of gentlemen from the
country and then failing to support them.
ResOlred, Fourth, That if these resolu-
lions and principles are respected anu
carried out, the country having their pro
rata share of places on the ticket and sus-
tanned at the polls, the candidates being
competent anu honest men, we will heart
lily support them, otherwise, we will feel
at liberty to vote as we may see tit.
Res0tred, Fifth, That we elect and send
nine delegates to the coming county con-
vention with these resolutions as instruc-
lions.
ReSOLCed, Sixth, That the following
named delegates are authorized to cast
the vote of this precinct, viz, DR.. w. S.
Fowler, David Jones, NJ. NJ. Hornsby,
Thomas Tnrasher, Edward Taylor, A. i
Miner, Edward Rogers, DR.. l.. u. Hill,
Judge Allen.
ResOlTed, Seventh, That these resolu-
tons be submitted to tue DAILY STATES
NAN for publication.
J. II. SLATER Secretary
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-22
The Varieties

Among the great evils that aflict all
cities is found Nesting down like toad
under a harrow the free and easy va
riety show. Their attractions are varied
and they are clothed in habiliments that
have charms peculiarly attractive to young
men, and they allure hundreds to ruin,
and to-day there are scores living in
the most abject misery who can look back
and trace their first step downward to the
variety theater and the wine rooms al
ways connected herewith. These shows
are not gotten up and conducted for the
purpose of pleasing those who attend
the with an exhibition to amuse and in
struet. They are not conducted for the
purpose of displaying skill, endurance or
genius In the different parts acted, nordo
the proprietors expect to derive emolu-
ments from the performance per Sc. The
for another purpose. The performance
Is carried on for the sole and only aim
of attracting q crowd, and when they are
once together then commences the work
of inducing all present to indulge in
drinks, and the sharp and experienced at
PENDANTS are not long in discovering
among those present the men who have
the most money, and immediately every
inducement is offered; and all the arts and
wiles Of dashing women are brought to
bear to Induce them to visit the wine
rooms. The female actors in these shows
are not selected for any excelleucy they
display in their different parts, but are
picked out for their shapely forms and
dashing appearance, and the more beau
tiful and attractive they are the greater
tie price paid them. No evil exerts u
greater influence upon society, and no
evil so surely and hurriedly ruins the
young man who fooliehly permits himseli
to be entrspped within its deadly folds.
They are blight upon society and the
resort of the vicious and immoral, and no
good has ever been known to emanate
from them, nor can solitary excuse be
altered why variety shows should be per
mitted to exist anywhere.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-22

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ress, early decay, loss of manhood, etc.,
win send B receipt that will cure you,
FREE or CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary In South
America. Send a selEaddressed envelope
70 the Rev. JOsEPH Il. INMAN, StatioE u,
Nesr Tork Ctts. - = +Sap1eeod&w1yr
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-22

THE wine rooms of the free and easy
variety theater are strictly private. All
have kegs and all drinks furnished in
them are two-bits each. 1t is from these
rooms the money flows to pay expenses of
the establishments 1t Is in these rooms
that young men are forever ruined.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-22

IT has recently been clearly demon
strated that much Of the sugar Of COM
merce is aduiterated with starch glucose,
or chloride Of tin. The presence Of eth
er of these substances may readily be de-
tected as follows: Put pinch Of pus
sugar in the mouth. Amer this sugar has
dissolved, and while its sweet taste IL
strongly perceived, put . pinch Of the
suspected sugar in the mouth, aud IL sdu..
terated 1t will be foundto yield . distinct.
ly bitter taste.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-22

.HARRIsBuRe. July lz.-WiIliam
F. Darrah, one of the Annapolis
naval cadets visiting this city, while
in a fit of somnambulism, fell from q
four-story window of Bottoms Ho-
tel, distance of thirty.five feet into
an open cellarway, smashing steps
and breaking three iron stanchions
supporting them. The only injury
he received was the fracture of his
left wrist.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-22

WE call the attention Of the STATES
MAN readers to the double column adver-
tisement of @. w. Bird & Co., commits
sion merchants for the sale offiour, grain,
provisions, produce, etc., Houston, Texas.
The firm is composed of G. w. Bird, OF
Houston, and Charles Heidepheimer, well
and favorably known in this city, and now
of New York. The firm are prepared to
dill orders promptly for everything in their
line, and dealers will do well to corre-
spoud with them. They have superior
advantages, which enables them to sell at
the lowest market prices, and satisfaction
viii be given in every particular.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-22

YES, the reporter frequently browses
around, and sometimes In the rural dis
tricts, be sees many new and wonderful
Things. He sees some very strange posi-
lions assumed by those who ride in bug
gies and such things Evidently that IA
nous horse shoe sum is being studied,
and many are changing it somewhat ana
are trying to see how many different posi-
tioDs two persons can assume In . single
seated bury.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-22

IT seems that we are to have everything
made of paper after a while. We read OF
a house built of paper. The entire fur
niture, including chandeliers and stove,
is of paper. So, too, are the carpets and
curtains; and there Is bedroom in which
there is not only large paper bed, but
paper blankets, sheets, quilts and female
under-clothing, dresses, and bonnets In
the latest style. 1t Is proposed to give a
series Of bauquets in this building, al
which the plates, dishes, knives, forks
and drinking utensils shall be also OF
paper-everything, in fine except the eat
ahlaa
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AND now we are to have a ''telephote."
Mr.. r. J. McTige, a Pittsburgh inventor,
claims to have discovered process for
~trSnsmitting the physical wave-force oil
light electrically similar to the trans
mission Of sound by the telephone"
Among the somewhat remarkable feats
the Inventor expects TO accomplish by his
discovery Is the photographing at any dis
lance Of persons brother objects, and the
transmIssion, or exact reproduction at
any distance, Of any printed or written
document a.. Cor instance, one entire side
e knewspaper. Where this thing Is to
stop no man knows. A.1
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-22

MONDAY evening Officer Sublett
brushed up and got a boot black to dye
his mustache, and went out on the war
path and scooped in one John Clark.
John was charged with the theft of a
horse from one James Nearing, living
near Manor. Mr.. Clark was turned over
to Constable Coyington Of Manor, who
was up here on the lookout for him. DIR.
Clark ID evidently in trouble, and is going
20 have time Of II extricating himself.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-22

WE are to have regular system of tel
,ephonic exchange in the city. A number
Of contracts have already been closed, and
supplies have been purchased, and are
now on the way to the city, and will reach
here Monday. Jones Commercial College
will be the central station.
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SHOULD that Minnesota doctor, Tan
uer, come cut ahead in that forty days
last business, the man with an unruly
stomach win have reasonto be profoundly
grateful. Especially win the dyspeptic
be thankfal. His stomach, above all 9TH
efs, i the most clamorpus for food and.
the moment It's wishes are complied with,
forthwith gets up : first class riot and'has
q high old time d tie very great discom-
fort Of It's owner II DR.. Tanner is sue
cessfnl IN his fast, the dyspepiic can abso-
lptcly refuse 70 <ompiy with the demands
OF bis riotous stonachs and ahstaining for
thirty or forty days to supply itwithfood
can starve he rebellious organ into sub,
mission, and BY permitting Il = couple
ct weeks rest and quiet, win give Il a
chsnrs % recnpersts and gain Ca original
s.rengih and sigor. We say that the sue
<e1s ef fhe abstsmious doctor will prove
= blessing to dTspeptics. OF course
- s. pnderstooe thar the above
inaiticua7 Il 10 closely follow in
the uoe,or's footsteps and observe a
most riE[1 f.st. But who among
then e going 70 do THAI Was .
dysprp1ic svcf known to do anythingsase
comfif with the earnest and clamoroas
demaads Of Bis stomach and that cheer
fnl organ, elated over It's success, sets up
! Art class disturbances. tie howls, ana
while making the most horrible grimaces
s,cz.rsss's ths doctors without stint Tor not
-. -. - L. AarrfRln disease II
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-22

To TRAVELLERS BY SEA AND LAND
The effect of change of air and of travel
is to produce Constipation, which is fol-
lowed by Headache, Piles and general
disarrangemento of the system. The Stom-
ach, already nauseated, gags at the very
sight of pill, while other mixtures
sweetened or not sweetened, or acid, are
revolving. Nothing of the kind is ever
complained of in taking Simmons Liver
Regulator. 1t is always grateful to the
stomach, whatever its condition may be
lin fact, the slightly bitter taste OF the
Regulator is pleasant in removing the
sick taste from the mouth. A dose OF
Simmons Liver Regulator, say from a
half to full tablespoonful, will impart a
grateful warmth aud glow to the weak
and nauseated stomach, will regulate the
secretoins and gently assist Nature, slow
ly and surely, without gripping or nausea,
as though no medicine had been taken.