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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-29

SATURDAY morning Mrs. Kellum,
living near the city cemetery, took an
overdose of morphine, from the effects
Of which she died. Her husband re-
ports that she had been unwell for
some time, and during the morning Of
Saturday he gave her dose Of NOR
phIne, and he thinks that she, not be-
ing acquainted with the deadly quail
! ties OF the drug, must have taken 8
dose while he was cut. As soon ss he
discovered that she Was rapidly sink
ing into a comstose state he summoned
medical aid, bnt they could render no
assistance aud she died. Preparations,
unaccountably, il seems TO the repor-
ter, were st once made for buryIng her,
and shout o'clock her body was car
ried out to the cemetery. Here it
seems, some one thought he discovered
signs Of life, and the cover wss taken
of the coffin and the body found to be
warm and the JOINTS supple, but
otherwise death seemed to have coT-
pleted his work. After q short con-
sultstion, it was determined to post
pone the burial of the body until the
next day, but instead of taking il
home and summoning medical aid to
examine and assist in bringing the poor
woman'to life, if such thing was pos
sible, the corpse, still in the coffin,
was placed IN the little old wooden
tool house and left there all Saturday
night to come to life as best it could
Sunday morning the sympsthizing(O
husband and few friends repsired to
the cemetery, and finding the cody
cold in death beyond all doubt, hastily
had il buried.
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sl1ty-tlr.t Anniversary of 1. o. o. F.

The slxty-first anniversary of the In
dependent Order of Odd Fellows was
made the occasion, by the respective
lodges of Austin, of q celebration,
that, while rejecting credit upon the
order and those charged with arrange
ments and management, likewise ex-
hibited an originality and departure
from the routine of former years that
resulted in universal enjoyment, as
we'll as being source of pride and sat-
isfaction to all concerned. While in
former years the professions have taken
place in business hours, this one was
by torches in the evening, thereby en-
aiding all to participate. 1t was a
torchlight procession, and q most
creditsble one, too.
The address of Mr.. A. P. Wool
bridge In Eoglish, and of Mr.. Os-
car Samostz in German, were most elo-
quent and appropriate, every inspira-
ton and sentiment being replete with
thought and showing that the orators
had respected their audience and their
theme. There are no themes so thrill
ling as those which abound in honor
and truth, and both the gentlemen,
being graceful speakers, their uttered
thoughts met with hearty response
from those addressed. To enumorate
with any degree of particularly the
details of this celebration would re-
quire good deal of space, but we may
briefly outline it. The disposition to aid
in every manner by the different musical
societies was feature to which can be
attributed the success and enjoyment
of the anniversary. To Prof. Herzog
(whose brass band furnished the music
in the procession) and the orchestra I'M
der his direction, great credit Is due for S
rare musical treat. The musical talent
of the city rendered their aud, and con-
tributed, in great degree, to this fea-
ture of the celebration. Austin Man
Lerchor, the Saengerrunde and Misses
L. and S. Schenk must certainly be
mentioned as contributing so greatly to
the enjoyment Of the occasion. Among
the many gems in the musical portion
Of the programme which met with
hearty applause, were the medley of
the Saengerrunde, the duet Of the
Misses Schenk, as also the humorous
medley by the orchestra.
The hall was handsomely decorated
with flowers, eversreens and flags.
Prominent among the. decorations
above the stage was transparency
embiematic, unique and beautiful IN
design, with the emblem of the Past
Grand las also the emblem of our stste)
the star with five points, three links,
and F. l. & t. Friendship, love and
truth), and l. o. o. F. The entertain
ment opened and closed with the
hymns of the order. Dancing con-
tinued until late in the morning, and
all who participated united in praise of
the sixty-first anniversary of Odd Fell
iowship.
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COLUMBUS, OHIO, April S7.-The
hotels arc already crowded with dele
gates to the Republican State Conven-
ton tomorrow. Matters are yet in
chaotic condition, but Sherman dele
gates being largely in the majority
they are trying; to map out pro-
gramme of business. They have about
decided TO instruct the delegates az
large and pass resolutions requesting
the general delegates to support Sher
man as long as there may be rea-
sonable chance for his nomination Al
Chicago.
HARRISBURG, Pa, April s7.-Many
of the delegates to the Democratic
state convention arrived to-day, ard
all the hotel Hobbies are crowded.
Senator Wallace aud Speaker Randall
are qusrtered at the Cotton House.
There seems 20 be no doubt the dele
cation to Cincinnati will be unin-
structed. The only question likely to
be raised is whether 1t shall vote as =
unit or not.
WEST PoNT, n. Y, April 81
Phillip Ryan, saloon keeper at whose
house 4 plot to fix Whitaker is be-
leved to have been discussed, was ar
rested last night on the charge of per-
jury in having sworn before the court
of inquiry that none OF the cadets had
been at his house or were IN the habit
of coming there IN uniform. BE waived
examination to-day, and gave bail to
await the action of the grand jury. A
number OF witnesses were examined by
the court of inquiry to-day, but moth
ing OF importance ELECTED.
CHARLoTTRsvILLE, Vs., April ST.
A freight train on the Chesapeake &
Ohio railroad ran into the rear end of y
freight train going west last night at
Wsynesboro, badly wrecking an engine
and fifteen cars, killing Mark Wood.
the fireman, and dangerously wound
ing the engineer, Lorenzo Smith. The
west bound express, IN oonse quence of
the collision, was delayed seven hours.
SAVANNAH, Ga, April 81. "A boiler
of Torrents shingle mill, on Canal street
in the western part ofthe city, explod-
ed at noon TO day, killing Lewis N.
Torrents superintendent and Geo.
Hughes, the engineer. Eight other per-
sons who were in the mill escaped, but
all are more or less injured. The
building took fire and was totally con-
sumed.
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IT seems that Ben Thompson some
two or three months ago issued orders
70 the city police. thst in case he be-
came liftle playful and used his musi-
cal pistol In making things lively, that
they. the police, were 10 let him severe
" alone, and II seems they carried Out
the orders to letter last week. on
either of the nights he did the shooting
he could have been arrested and on the
night he was riding around the city ne
was seen by the officers and could have
been arrested. A policeman was APP
pointed on that night for the special
purpose OF arresting Ben, but hearing
that he vas riding around the city IN .
carriage and there being danger OF ms
running asoul Of him, the officer hurried
home and went to bed,
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commissioners of Appeals.
Causes decided April 26, 1880.

Sauses utClutu April 10, 1oOV'
Owsley Elk. v. Paris Elk. Bank errol
from Lamar. Reversed and remanded
Mitchell 6 Co. v. Adams ct al; ap'
peal from Ells. Affirmed.
Kibbe s. Co. V. A. A. Johnston an6
wife; Error from Dallas. Affirmed.
McShan v. Myers; appeal from Gray
son. reversed and remsnded.
Dohoney v. Allison & Moore; appeal
from Lamar. Affirmed.
Diekerson, ct al, v. Alternately. ad'
ministrator; appeal from Fsnnin.
Affirmed.
Yelverton, ct al, v. County of Will.
son; appeal from Wilson. Affirmed.
Mccartney, ct dt., v. Patten Elk.
appeal from Ellis. Affirmed.
Panuell v. Smith; error from Ellis.
reversed and remanded.
Burnham & Co. Y. Wslher s. Cato
appeal from Lamar. Affirmed.
Miller v. Cunningham; error from
Limestone. Reversed and remanded.
Clendenning &c Matthews; appeal
from Cooke. Reversed and remsnded.
Besrley.v. Jones; appeal from La
mar. Affirmed.
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supreme Court.

Cases decided in the Supreme Court,
April 90, 1880:
Brooks v. Clark; appeal from Gray.
son. Reversed and remanded.
DaYis & James v. Roosevelt; appeal
from Ellis. Affirmed.
Morrow v. Stevenson; appeal from
Williamson. Dismissed.
Bennett ct al v. s. A. Building and
Loan Association; appeal from Bexar.
Dismissed.
Smith v. Breckenridge; appeal from
Bexar. Dismissed.
Foole ct al v. Wetsel; appeal from
Collin. Affirmed.
Woodbridge v. Woodbridge; appeal
from Lamar. Dismissed.
Morrow e. al v. The State OF Texss
appeal from Travis. Stricken from the
docket.
Ruckman v. Robinson, Lord & Co.
appeal from Bexar. Affirmed, with
damages.
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san Jae,nto Nav.

The twelfth anniversary of the Aus
tin Fire Department was celebrated
Wednesday by grand picnic at Press
ler's Garden. At half-past 9 O'Clock in
the morning the different companies
assembled IN front OF the Avenue Ho-
tel, and soon after the Austin Grsyf,
Manning Rifles and Turn-YereIhs join
ed them, snd 3 procession was formed
by Capt. Dennis Corwin, and with
HRRZoG's BAND
disc onrsing patriotic airs il marched 10
the International depot and took the
cars for the grounds. The several COM
panies were we'll represented, and the
procession was very lengthy aud inpos-
ing. Especially did the Juvenile Fire
Company loom up, and i'okers-on
were astonished At their fac appear
ance, and the insurance men were made
happy. The attendance at the garden
was very large. and at times probably
reached 1000. II was composed of old
and young, grave and gsy, and while
the iorme! sat SPOUT in groups talking,
the latter were moving around slyly
counting, and many gallant fireman
and courteous soldier set his affections
on some beautiful lady, ard before
the day closed was half seas over
IN LOVE.
There was no end to the fun and
amusements. There was sack race, a
walking match, exercises on the paral-
lei snd horizontal bars, target shooting,
running, jumping and dancing. There
was a CREASED pole up which any num-
Der OF sanguine individuals tried tn
climb, but signslly failed. There
were ali kinds Of refreshmeu' 8 on the
grounds, and no one disposed to par
take of them left hungry. .Herzog's
splendid band discourse sweet music
throughout the entire day, and con
tributed no little to the pleasures of
the occasion. The uroane and
GRNTLEMANLY FIREMEN
were everywhere, seeing that all en-
joyed themselves, and the celebration
from beginning to end was conducted
with that agreeable harmony and
smoothness that chsrsctenzes every
thing they have hand in. The In
| ternational train made half-hour trips,
and went out nearly every time loaded
down with a cargo of pleasure seekers.
I
The train was IN charge OF the fire.
men, with Mat Nolan, one of the most
skillful and careful men that ever stood
on the right of the foot board and
pulled the throttle, managing the iron
horse. Owing to the great care of
Mat and the watchfulness of the fire.
men in charge of the train, not an ac-
cident occurred to mar the pleasures OF
the day. The garden and all the sur
roundings had been put ingood condi-
ton, and it Is safe to say that no fire.
mems celebration excelled this one in
any Of its appointments. Tue day was
cloudy but pleasant, and delightful
aud refreshing breeze stole gently
through the whispering leaves as if
afraid of disturbing the pleasures of
the hour. The celebration WAS a grand
success, and all who were in attend
ance had s. pleasant time and went
home wishing the fireboys success in
ali their undertakings, and regrotting
that they didu'C have celebration
every day.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-29

WILL the extension OF the Interna-
tional and the building of the Santa Fe
to Bolton, cut of our retail trade and
prevent the usual amount of cotton be-
ing brought to this market, are ques-
tions that should engage the attention
of our business men. One thing is GER
tain, Austin must advance or go back
ward. She cannot stand still, and il
she is to advance, It must be through
the exertions Of her business and mon
eyed men. II we desire Austin to add
vance we must have railroad to the up
per counties, and increase our msnufsc.
turing interest. Itbehooves thebusiness
men and property holders to interest
themselves in this matter. II they
doa't Austin will be placed on the re-
tired list.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-29

DIR. w. j. MATHEWS has been \ res
ident of our city. for several years, and
during that time has Quilt up reputa-
ton as physician and surgeon secondto
none in the land. He is comparatively a
young man, but his skill and success
IN his profession has attracted large
practice, which is rapidly increasing as
he becomes known. As surgeon he
stands among the first, and bios fair to
head the list at no distant day. His
quiet, unsssuming manners, gentle
manly qualities and perseverance and
akih in his profession has gained the
Doctor many friends, and the STATES
NAN Miahes him abundant success.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-29

SATURDAY night last boot
and shoe maker on Pecan street. filled
up with benzine and proceeded home,
and not finding matters and things just
Co suit him, calmly sailed in and beat
his wife and children most upmerciful-
~. and hsd note negro man interfered,
IL h probable he, in his drunken fury,
would have killed either his wife oriittle
boy. He would pick up his little boy
and slam him against the house in the
most brutal aud cruel manner. This
man claims to be member OF the
church, is Mason snd sn Odd Eel,
low, and disgrace TO all three. and
the sooner they get rid Of sill such, the
better for all concerned.
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1st Segt. Co. B, Front. Bat, f
FRrEDBEReER's Temple of Fashion

FRIEDBERGER's Temple of Fashion,
we are glad to announce. has again
appeared in our columns this morning.
We have been we'll pstronize1 by this
institution, an institution really deserv,
ing of merit, and we must bespesk fol-
them future prosperous career, un-
equaled in the history of the dry goods
trade of Texas. In the Temple of Fash
ion lady will be waited upon by gen.
tlemen only, who thoroughly under
stand their business in every sensce OF
the word, as none others can be en-
ployed in that establishment. They
advertise and exhibit a magnificent
stock of goods, duplicates in all the
various departments of which can not
be found anywhere IN this state, and
for low prices and excellence of selec-
ton, we leave that for the ladies tC
Judge.
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MRS WIsE-No doctors bills for the
past year,. and less than five dollars Cor
medicine, and eight in the family.
Mrs. JoNEs-Would that l could
have like experience with my family.
Mrs. WIsE-You can, if you will
make Simmons Liver Regu ator your
household remedy. From the young
est to the Oldest, we take the Regula-
tor whenever we feel Dyspeptic, Bill
ious, Feverisb, or out of sorts, and it
always relieves the Stomach, regulates
the Bowels and quiets the Nerves.
81 have used your family medicine,
called Simmons Liver Regulator, for
several years, and fad it the best medi-
cine for family to keep in the house.
1 can eat anything wish at night, and
take dose after it, and sleep as sound
and sweet as ever. 1 have not spent
one dollar for my family for medicines
IN five years, only for your Regulator,
and must say it does all it says it will.
]. A. NELSON,
Merchant, Macon, Ga"
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"BIGFooT" WALLACE, one of the orig
inal pioneers of Texas, aud an old vet
ersn, is ia reduced circumstances and
is suffering for the common necessities
of life. 'Bigfoot" fought In nearly
all the battles of Fexas, and went
through hsrdships and endured un-
told suffering for the State. He has
lived an eventful life, and during the
past few years has struggled hard and
honestly to make living, but be is old
and is now unable to provide for him
self. he at one time owned little
property, but 1t Is now gone and he is
left almost without q shelter. HIS
friends have made an appeal TO the
people 10 come up aud assist him.
Contributions can be sent to the Cas-
trevllle Quiz. and win be placed to
the credit of the "Blgfoot" Wallace
fund. II is hoped that the wealthy
and charitably inclined Will assist this
humble but gallant old Texas hero in
this his hour of need.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-29

THE reporter accidentally stumbled
into the room Of well known bachelor
the other day, snd the sight OF it
would have thrown the average house
wife into q perfect fury. The spittoon
and = pair Of old shoes were on the
bureau, the soiled clothes were care
fully hung up IN the wardrobe and
the doors left open to air them, while
the clean clothes. just brought in, were
comfortably tucked away under the bed.
Ia short, the whole business was terri
oily mixed. and q perfect pandemonium
existed Everything was in disorder
ana out OF place, and il the proprietor
didn't get married soon, he viii get lost
IN his room and starve to death before
his friends discover his whereabouts.
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MORLEY Bros, in their large and
beautiful establishment on East Pecan
street, have the largest and best select
ed stock OF pure drugs in Western
Texas, and are doing sn immense busi-
ness. They carry full and complete
assortment of everything kept in a
frs. class drug house. You will find
here complete stock of oils, paints
aud window glass, together with full
line If toilet and fancy articles. Their
proprietary medicines put up expressly
for this climate, are gaining world
wide reputation, and are all they are
rnnrnsenied 10 be.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-29

Do YOU trsveli Send so cents to the
drug store for bottle OF BAnET's SA-
LINE APERIKST, and when you become
annoyed with symptoms Of dyspepns,
sick headache, acid stomach, heart
burn, torpid bowels, inactive liver, etc,
it will relieve you ct once, and viii not
be attended with any unpleasant eff
fects. 1t u coclIng efervescent bev-
erAge that everybody loves to drink.
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TIE Governor. Notwithstanding, q
strong petition, has refused to CON-
mute the sentence of L NJ. Noftsinger,
who murdered one Cline over about
Gainesville some time ago, and he will
hang on the thirtieth instant. The
sentences Of Krebs and Preston. for
numbering the England f.mily near the
above town, were committed to con-
fiuement IN the penitentiary for life.
These two men were CONVICTED solely
on circumstantial evidence. but there
fingered around II grave doubts as to
whether they were the real parties that
committed the CRIME or not. The Pc
tition asking that their sentences be
computed. was signed by the judge
OF the district court and all the promi-
nent lawyers of Gainesville.
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THAT little Santa Fe rosd has been
graded to Caldwell, and work ia now
being pushed in the direction OF Came
ron and Bolton. Waco also has the
narrow gauge fever, aud 1t would be a
blessing to this community if 1t would
break out here.
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FRIDAY Mr.. Peter st. Martin, A
city butcher, sent into the city for OIL
Ger Sheehan to come out to his stock
pens to inspect a lot of cattle. The
officer went out and found negro
sailing under the cognomen Of Henry
Dickinson, with two cows and one suck
ing calf, which he was about selling to
st. Martin. Officer Sheehan demanded
his papers, but Dickinson had none
and could not show from whom he got
the cattle, but informed the officer that
he had any number of acquaintance
in the city who would vouch for his
honesty. He was informed 1t would
be necessary for them to do so before he
could dispose of the cattle, and he
and Officer Sheehan mounted their
horses and were on their way
TO town and had nearly resched ii,
when Dickinson suddenly wheeled his
horse and went flying over the prsirles
at lightning rate. The officer un-
armed went in hot pursuit, but could
nobovertske him, and he succeeded in
making his escape. he informed the
officer that he got the cattle somewhere
down on the river near Webberville.
Both cows are black. and one of them
Is branded W. The brand on the
other COW is dim and cannot be made
out. The cattle are in the hands of
Officer Sheehan, and will be turned
over to the proper owners when they
call and produce the necessary proof.
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a Card.

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rors and indiscretions Of youth, nerA-
GUS weakness, early decay, loss o:
manhood, ETC., / will send a receipt that
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WEDNESDAY, evening a gentleman
purchased a paper from one of the
newsboys, and gave him a fifty cent
piece to change. The boy didn't
have it, but said be would get it
changed in a minute, and started off
and never returned. Another boy re-
ceived twenty-five cent piece from a
gentleman about the same time, and
went off to get it changed and never
returned. We learn that this has got
20 be an every day business, and it
should be stopped.
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SATURDAY night WAS good one for
wife beating. A woman by the name
of Kelly made complaint in the mayors
court yesterday against her husband,
and some fellow whose name we could
not learn, beat his wife Sunday oyer
in the western portion of the city.
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You've lady, are you cross. nervous
and fretful3 Have you spells of mel
sncholy, or are you wGkeful nights9
How is your memory, and do you feel
vigorousG Are you pale, feeble and
inactive9 II 30, use one or two bottles
of DR.. Dromgoole's ENGLISH FEMALE
BTTTERs, 1t will restore you to health
in every particular and make you feel
bright, buoyant and happy.
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"GooD morning, Alma, how is your
mother to-day?" ''Oh, she is improv-
ing rapidly, I think" She has been
using ENGLISH FEMALE BTTTErs, ami
they gave her an appetite and strength
right away. She Gays they suit her
case exactly. Her pslpitauon has
ceased, and all pain subsidized.
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BRENNAN has raised $40, 900 TO build
a cotton compress. Now the average
man would like to know why we can
not have one here in Austin. 1. GER
tainly would pay, and cotton now sent
to other points would be attracted to
this place for shipment. II there IS
any enterprise left in this city, 1t will
be well for 1t to consider the matter.
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A gentleman having been so FORUM
ate as to cure his son Of consumption
in its worst stages, after being given
up to die by the most celebrated ply
sicians, desires to make known the
cure (Which proves successful in every
case) to those afflicted with asthma,
bronchitis, coughs, colds, consump-
ton, and all affections of the throat
and lungs, and will send the recipe
free of charge to all who desire it, If
they will forward their address to
DANIEL ADEE, 81 Liberty street, New
York. .mr31