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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

"GooD morning, Alma, how is your
mother to-dsyp "Oh, she is improv-
ing rapidly, think" She has been
using ENGLISH FEMALE BITTETs, and
they gave her an appetite and strength
right away. She says they suit her
case exactly. Her pslpitation has
ceased, and all pain subside1.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

LADIES very frequently complain of
feeling dull and lifeless, being indiffer-
ent about entering company, have a
peculiar aching of the head, their brain
feels stupid and eyes have lost their
brightness. Your stomach Is at fault.
One or two doses of BAILEY's SALINE
APERIEET will relieve you st once. 1t
is q pleasant foaming drink.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

An insidlous worm called the fiuke
is causing losses among the sheep in
Great Britain actually exceeding in the
aggregate the cost of any of the wars
which have figured in the indictment
upon which the Tory ministry is said
to have been found guilty. In some
parts of England, chiefly in the south
western provinces, whole flocks hsYe
perished, and not sheep is sound.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

AsPIRAsTs for county Offices are be-
ginning to sleek up and beam with
deep admiration upoR the average vo.
ter. Several gentlemen are spoken Of
for the different offices, and we may
expect lively times soon.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06
New Zealand Ahead!

Letters received from Christ Church,
New Zealand, inform US that harvest
ing there began during the last days of
January, and that the wheat in places
stood feet z inches high. Our
American Harvesters and Binders did
all the cutting, the Marsh Deering
Tyine Binder being the fsvorte and
carrying off the palm. Mr.. Ellithorpe,
special agent for the Deering Irvine
Binder in New Zealand, writes:
81 have taken i've prizes, all Gold
Medals, one with Wire, and four qoith
Itoine Binders, at the following
places: Ashburton, Omsru, Mos
giel, North Obgos and Inverceargill. ="
The leading newspapers of New
Zealand say:
''The Marsh Deering Irvine Binder,
is undoubtedly the Harvester of the
furture for New Zealand" d&wsu
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06
n the whole History OF Medicine


No preparation nas ever performed sEeh mar
vellous cares, OF maintained 90 wide q repuis.
ton, as ATKR's CsKRKT PICTORIAL, which is
recognizedas the world remedy for all diseases
OF the throat and lungs. lite lOng-continued ss-
ries OF wonderful enres in all climates has made
IL universally known as . safe and reliable agept
to employ. Against ordinary colds. which az
the forsrunners Of more serious disorders, Il
acts speedily and surely, always relieving suf-
fering. and often saving life The protection II
Affords, By re timely use IN the throat and lung
disorders Of children, makes II an inTaluaAe
remedy 10 he kept always oa hsnd IN every
home. No per son can anord 20 be without II,
and thoee who have once used II never will
Prom their knowledge Of IL composition and
efects, Physicians use the CHxRKx PEcroRAL
extensively In their Practice, and clerzymen
recommend f. Il i absolutely certain in iis
remedial effects. and vill always care where
eares zre possible
Pon asrx M AL DnkrEr8
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

Do You tFaveli Send so cents to the
drug store for bottle of BAu.Kx's SA-
LINE APKRIENF, and when Jon become
annoyed with symptoms Of dyspepsia.
sick headache, acid stomach. heart
burn, torpid bowels, inactive liver, etc,
Il will relieve you st once, and Wlll not
be attended with any unpleasant eff
fects. Il ls COOLING eifervescent bev-
erage that everybody loves TO drink
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06
The Houston Tragedy-AddItIOn
Particulars


The STATKsMAN reporter learned the
following additional particulars of the
Houston tragedy. 1t seems that Mrs.
Houston with that
sTEALTHY CUNNING
ever present and always peculiar to
maniacs, had been preparing to
kill her children for monthe. Her
consposure and cheerfulness and SEEM
ing care and close attention to house
hold duties were we'll acted parts in
the fearful tragedy that startled our
people Tuesday morning. The books
are full OF such acts carried out with
the most consumate skill and cunning
by maniacs who, to all appearances,
are perfectly rational. On Tuesday,
just before the burial of Mrs. Houston's
little boy, a little ball of cotton was
found tightly rammed down into his
throat. An examination of Mrs. Hous-
toms trunks disclosed that she had
carefully prepared
SIMILAR BALL
for her husband and each of the chill.
dren. It was also discovered that she
had carefully prepared the grave
clothes for herself and each one Of the
family. They were neatly wrapped up
themselves with written direction as
to their use carefully pinned on each
bundle. A large baling needle, with
blood on it, was also found, and she
must have used it to pierce the ears of
some of the children. A careful watch
was kept over her Tuesday night, but
yesterday morning she escaped from
the guard and was hurrying to the
river TO commit suicide when captured.
On the way to town yesterday she was
excited, and did her best to escape
from the wagon while crossing the
river, declaring her intention to drown
herself. She wss carried out to the
Asylum yesterday and placed In that
and il close watch is not
Kept upon her, she will certainly take
har ia
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

WE learn that splendid rains have
fallen out about Duyal, and crops are
looking splendid. Horse thieves that
have been operating in that section for
some months haye lett, and farmers
have had no stock stolen for nearly
month.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

BEFoRE breakfast always use SOZO.
DON'T and rub it in well. It gives
such pleasant relief from parched tongue
resulting from sleep, promotes the
healthful secretions Of the mouth. 1t
will cost more for meat and such
things, but don't begruige it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

PARENTS should not forget that
Martin s. Son are selling frst-class
shoes for boys wear st the same cost
that common goods sell for elsewhere.
They have the largest stock of boys
shoes in the state, aud the quality lie
not to be equsled. Think Of this when
your boys need shoes.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

WITH clearing weather and good
roads wool will commence to come IN,
and trade will revive and an air OF lie
and activity pervads the city.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

THE market limits were abolished
by the city council Monday night.
This leaves the markets without limits,
and any responsible man Can open 3
market anywhere in the city on pay
ment of S50
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

THE market for cotton, hides and
wool has been decidedly fat during the
week. The roads are too muddy for
wagons to reach the city, and business
in the above articles will be dull until
the roads improve.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

OCCUPATION TAx.-The grand jury
Is now In session. Parties having
failed to pay their occupation tax
would find it to their interest by doing
go at once.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

You're lady. are you cross, nervous
and isstfaii Have yon spells Of mel
anchoiy. Or are you Wakeful nightsg
How Il 5onr memory, and do You feel
vigorousi Are you pale. feeble and
inactlsel 4 %, ose one OF two bottles
e Dr.. Dromgoole's RsanrsH FRmAER
nFEAns. i viii restore you to health
- cge<l particular and make Won feel
p'lkA.. buoYant and happy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

DoN'T listen to interested or un-
friendly persons in regard to what they
say about the Capital Ice Factory, but
go there and see for yourself what
SPLENDID ice they are making. Large
cakes weighing from 600 to 800 pounds
each, clear and pure, are taken out of
their tanks every day. The machinery
and freezing apparatus Is in better
running order than ever before, and
the factory is leased by two experienced
and skilful engineers, Messrs. Mat
tingley 6 Zilker. This factory makes
the best artificial ice that is made in
the state, as no other factory has their
patent to freeze on their improved
plan. Bad management has caused
this factory TO partially fail to supply
the demand on several occasions.
Messrs. Mattingley & Z'lker ask the
public not to judge them by the previ-
GUS careless management of the factory,
but to give them fair trial. All that
purchase ice from them will get the
number Of pounds paid for at one cent a
pound. The lessees have able and re-
sponsible endorsers, and will guarantee
ice to all their patrons the entire sea-
son.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

WHAT guarantee have you that the
substitute offered you may not at one
time contain one thing and at another
something else, for you can be blindly
deceived by fraudulent medicine which
is only made to get up something cheap
to take the place of the genuine of
high reputation2 Tie genuine has
been manufactured for yesrs-a half
million of dollars expended to secure
its reputation; and too much money is
invested in Simmons LIVER Regulator
by Zeilin &c Co., to risk the loss by al
lowing the medicine to tall from its
high standard. The best part of
life time has been spent in securing this
reputation which will last for genera
tions. The substitutes having no repu-
tstion to lose will be made of the
cheapest and poorest materials to en-
able the dealer to buy what is cheap.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

LAWYERS briefs printed with the
utmost accuracy at the STATESMAN
book rooms Large, clear type and
full pages-cheapest and best In the
state.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

Which is CHEAPEsTl-A package of
DUKES Durham, containing ttoenty
pipe-fulls of the best smoking tobacco
made, or one common cigarG Eeach
costs ten cents. ia29d&w1y
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

THE most noted men of modern times
have publicly attended to the value of
Ayers Cherry Pectoral as cure for
coughs and colds.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

COUNTY COURT was busy yesterday
trying violations Of the road Law.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

THOSE wishing q good article in
either jewelry or silverware, should 60
10 Bahn's.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

uuzRx-"Why viii men smoke COM
non tobacco, when they can bay Mar
burg Bros. Sal ~ Norh Osrs7ina' Il
she same pricei" fsb9i cody
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

No headache or backache for ladies
who drink ssWHR or CARDUI."
ians5 sm
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

ssWnz on CARDuI" Tor ladies only.
jane5 SIN
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

SWINE OF CARDUI" four time day
makes happy household. jsn25 3m
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

weAtheifOrd has = natural bank.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

THE grand jury is in session and the
faklrs are not happy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

OCA vain AOACAkA POAto uh0 III ObuCl pull
poses. The bill authorizes the post
master general TO contract for carrying
mails from such ports on the Atlantic,
Pacific and Gulf coasts as he may deem
proper, the annual rate of compensation
not to exceed $50 per mile for the dis.
lance travelled one way. Vessels EN-.
ployed shall be iron screw steamships
owned and built by Americans 10
America, differed and manned by
Americans. Vessels employed under
this bill and all other iron steamships
OF American build and ownership en-.
gagged in foreign commerce shall be re-
lieved OF dues, taxation and port
chaSges, except the tonnage now inn
posed by law. Tie bill also provides
for paying bounty of sos, 900 during
fine years to any American ship owner
Of each iron or steel screw steamship OF
over 5000 tons tonnage built and owned
in the United States and fitted for
the freight, mail and passenger service.
CHICAGO, May 3.-The new custom
house, occupying the entire block
bound by Clark, Adams, Jackson and
Dearborn streets, was occupied to-day
by the government officers.
CHARLOTTE, N. c., May 3.-Teiephonic
connection was established on Sunday
afternoon between this point and
GreenYille, South Carolina, 110 miles.
WAsHIEsToS. May 3.-The Senate, in
executive session to-day, confirmed
the nomination of J. P. Osterhout AZ
postmaster st Bolton, Texas.
NEW YoRK, May S.-The Tenth an
nusl convention Of the American labor
reform league met in Science hall to-
day, z. R. Ingalls, in the chair. Res
olutions were passed denouncing the
land monopoly and advocating the re-
pudiatien Of all debts when the prin-
cipsl has been paid IN the form Of in
terest, and advocating the repeal OF
all laws sanctioning the payment Of
rent interest and speculative margins
not covered by labor equivalent.
81. LOUIS, Nay 3. -Eberhart Anheu-
ser, president Of the Anheuscr-B Busch
ASSOCIATION, one Of the old
eat and uealthiest brewers in the city,
died last night aged rs yesrs.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-05-06

Dhnk Whb IODDeu D6tWeeu DhLur0al
night and Monday morning Of 349s
and $40, 500 In bonds.
TIcKsBUR9, May AT the annual
meeting of the yIcksburg and Meridian
railroad yesterday, Thomas Rigby wal
reelected president, and F. Wolf, Of
Montgomery, Ala, Geo. s. O'Bear, oil
Macon, Ca, and z. Richardson, Jack.
son, Mrs., were added TO the difec.
tory.
WAsHIEeToE, May 4.-HousE-In
the House to-day Orth OF Indiana made
long personal explanation OF his SC
ton regarding the Venezuels clam In
1870, and charged Springer OF Illinois
with having Investigated the matter
without the authority OF the House OF
the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and
making . report intended 10 iniure hil
chances in the campaign for governor
OF Indiana in 1876. Springer denied
the allegations generally, and will re-
ply at length hereafter.
Reagan, cbairman.of the COMMITTEES
on Commerce, reported the river and
harbor appropriation bill, and 1t was
ordered printed and recommitted.
The Presidents veto Of the immedi-
ate deficiency appropriation bill was
received and read. Il was listened to
without any IhanilestAtion Of approval
or disapproyAl.
Cobb Of Indiana moved its reference
10 the Committee on Appropriations,
aud that the bill lie on the table.
Whitthorna Of Tennessee moved lie
reference TO the Judiciary Committee.
While from the cursory reAjing Of the
message he felt inclined 70 agree with
fhe reasoning Of the President -
against the policy Of riders, yet be be-
lieved the President had gone = step
too far and invaded the privileges Of
the House. He subsequently, with
drew his motion.
C0bbs motion WA agreed 70.
The eject Of leaving the bill on the
table h merely to postpone its consid-
Hrstion till the House sees ft to call it
up.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-23
GLEANINGS FROM
 STATE PRESS.
THE

The Eureka petrified baby wal on exhibition at Van Buren las week.
 The county seat of Desha coun- ty has been moved from Watson t( Arkansas City.
 MT. Cad Allard, late editor ot the Fort Smith New Era, has gone back to Illinois.
 It now seems to be a settled fact that cars will be running to Fayetteville by early spring.
 A masque ball will be given at Ozark on the 18th inst, and another at Van Buren on the 30th inst
 Little Rock is to have an ele gant and commodious two-story brick school house. It will cos, 5000.
 Arthur c. Beatty of Little Rock is at work on the model of g steam engine for well known Arkansas inventor.
 The Eureka Springs Echo has 2 female compositor. She is from Texas and her name is Miss Ada Chamberlain.
 The press of Little Rock are advocating prompt measures by the legislature against railroad discrim- nations in this state.
 MT. J. J. Baugh local editor of the Ssarcy Beacon, after two months sojourn at Eureka Springs, has returned to his home.
 --Jno. D. Adams of Little Rock has had . new steamer built at Pittsburgh to run between Little Rock and Van Buren.
 The Fit. smith people are con sidcring the project of purchasing the military reservation at that place for the use of the city.
 Miss Earnestine, daughter Of ex Governor Rector, of Little Rock was married to MT. McGee Williams, of Van Buron last week.
 Luther Benson, the peerless temperance orator addressed the populace at Ozark last Sunday at II. and on Monday at night.
 A farmer living near Ozark rais two crops of Irish
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-23

potatoes on his farm, the second crop being larger than the first. -Mr. Arthur Murray, formerly an attache Of the Pine Bluff Press l.is now connected with the Bel Brothers in the publication of the Pine Bluff Eagle.
 -Thos. Journey, of Conway county, raised the past season from nine acres of upland SOTO pounds ol lint cotton. MT. Journey IS evident ly good farmer.
 Notwithstanding the Benton vile Advance office was burnt Tn the recent fire at that place, enough ma terial was saved from the ruins to issue half sheet on their regular publication day.
 The papers of North west Arkan- sas report great damage done to young fruit trees by the severe freeze last month. It is reported that Grsgory's Altus nursery los, over $5000 worth of trees.
 Two yonng men of Ozark last week saturated fins setter dog with kerosene and set fro to the oil. The dog rushed through the streets like ball of fire. We do not know what became of the dog, but the young men were arrested, convicted and fined $l20 each. A fiendish deed and merited punishment.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-23

were issued. and for this year to date, Dec. 20th, one hundred and sixty-two. A few more heart melting speeches and you have the prize caught; otherwise you are left.
 The annual tax gathering season IS on har.d again, and 1t does seem as if the season had got shorter, or the pay days are being showed up closer to each other. The tax books for the year 1880 were completed by the clerk last Fri day, and are ready for the collector, who suppose will be on hand for the purpose of collecting the taxes at the usual time and places. The state and county taxes will be $1.2s r.:::s ii...::i> dred without the special school where sisf:,@sas..s waa voted. The following figures will show the assessed value Of the county property, together with the amount of taxes for which the collector will stand charged when staI ting out: Number of acres assessed for 1880, $264, : 4l3; increase of acres since 1873, 32, ,927 l; assessed value of lands for 1880, $S2l ,- 20l; decrease in valuation, $69 ,S46 {; number of town lots for 1880, ,452; assessed valuation of same, $I57, ,976; :; increase In value of lots, $I4, ,754 valua- tien of personal property, $665, All {; increase in personal property, $5S, S,410; aggregate value of all property assess ed, $1,644, ASS; aggregate increase of all property assessed, $3,21S. Summa- ry of taxes: To pay state general tax (state scrip) $s22.24; to pay interest on state debt (currency) $6,577.S5; to pay state school (statc scrip $3,2SS.97; to pay county purposes tax lEew scrip) $7, ,400.19; to pay old county debt Gold scrip $4,11l.23; to pay special scnool tax lstate scrip $4,799.23; to pay poll tax, (state serip) S2,754.00; Russellville incorporation tax, (currency) $534.54. Totel taxes for 1880, $30, ,2Ss.35.
 SCRAP.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-23
FROM POWDER HILLS.
MONTGOMERY CO. Dec. 9,


 Messrs. Editors Nothing appear ing for some time from Powder Hills we respectfully submit the follow ing: Our foreman, Wm. West has been somewhat indisposed but being the happy possessor of an indomita ble will and great perseverance, has made up for lost time since hls rs- eovery by doing assessment work on claims and giving assistance to those needing help In erecting their dwell ings. Mir. J B Adams has erected a large house and moved into 1t, and as $ A Buck expressed wish to visit him in his new home and that a pole be placed in the house forhim to roost upon, and as Mir. E. is of gigantic size, Mir. Adams has placed a pole of corresponding dimensions high up cut of all danger and awaits his coming.
 Mir. k. 5. Peters has driven the Dog Roost Tunnel forward until it has attained q depth of AS feet. Some of the specimens were exhibit ed at the Walnut mine near Silver City and were se we'll liked that $1 ,000 were immediately offered for the tunnel, but was indignantly re .ected. The sound of machinery will soon be heard az MT. Buck will soon have saw mill here.
 STRIKER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-23

Judge U. M. Rose in letter to the Little Rock Democrat suggests that the legislature of Arkansas pass an act similar to one enacted in Ten nessse winch compells the carrier Of weapons for the common defenseS to hold them always in his hand and not concealed about his person. An act of this kind it is thought will remedy the evil of "pistol toting' without coming in conflict with the constitutional provision for bearing arms, ss no one would long persist in going about with big pistol al ways in his hand. We would like to see an act of this kind passed and enforced.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-23
NEW CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

The press of the State so far as we have noticed are nnanimouslv in ia. vor O. the calling of constitutional convention to remedy palpable de fects n our presnt Consultation. There are many reasons for calling together . convention of this kind, not the least of which is the great saving to the state in the matter of elections. The Saline County Cour- fer has the following timely sugges- tions on this subject:
 The next session of our legislature should call constitutional conyen- vention, to meet at an early day. In our opinion it is more needed now than ever in the history of our State. The changes most needed are Tn re- gard to the holding of elections and the terms of otiicea Circuit and su- preme judges should be elected for eight years; governor, state officers. prosecuting attorneys and county of- ficers, for four years. Our exempt ion laws as to real estate should be 90 amended as to glve heads of fam lilies forty instead of 160 acres. 9th ar changes should be made in our present constitution. The expense of 8 convention would be far less than in submitting it piece meal to the people, and would be covered by the expenses o: holding one general electlnn
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-23

We stated last week that the land department of the Little Rock x Ft. Smith Ky. Co.,, was Q pretty good immigration bureau within it. self, and the following from q Little Rock exchange corroberates our statement:
 Since the 1st day of January, 1880 there have been over l60,000 acres ofland sold to actual settlers on the line of the Ft. Smith railway. These are figures that came direct from the offlce-copied In fact-and, as we have always said, there is more land sold and more actual immigration and settlement of land along the hne of this railway than in all the bal ance of the State.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-23

It is announced that the United States commissioners recently sent to Pekin have negotiated two treaties with the Chinese government, both of which have been signed and sent to this country tor ratification. The substance of the treaties is lot made public, but it is said that one of them disposes of the whole subject of Chinese immigration to this coun- try in manner that will be satis- factory to our government and people.