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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

Sons time ago, no matter when, .
certain schooltescher visited the city to
make purchases for his family and see
the sights. Alter be had laid IN his
supplies he started for hume, and pass
ing through 'Mexico," he concluded
to take
PARTING "sMILR"
before taking his iIal departure from
the many little sights offered to ones
view in this blessed city. he got out
of bis buggy and bitched his horse and
entered one of the saloons situated near
the International railroad track. There
were several affable "fakirs in the So
loon, and one or two of the FILES dc
joie. who habitste that quarter Of the
c ty. They discovered At once be was
from the country, aud Immediately
Concluded to take him in and put him
through the mill. They calmly spread
their meshes, and while one Of the ill.,
k de jose, with fascination that The
average man from the country could
not possibly Withstand, tickled his
fancy, and held him entranced with
her arts and wiies. one Of the
AFFABLE FIKERs"
asked him to play cards. he refused,
and then was offered IN the most disin-
tere, ted and pleasing manner, drink of
something to cheer him up. He being
decidedly untutored IN the ways that
are dark of the "fakirs," gulped down
the drink, and from that time, about
5 o'clock in the evening, until early the
| next morning, remembers nothing that
tranepired. The "fakirs" failing to
get him to play cards, had candy
drugged him and went through his
| pockets, relieving them of their con =
tents. The next mnrning he discov-
cred he had been robbed and was sor-
rowfully preparing tn start for home
when be, to bis very great establishment,
had bill of sale for his horse and bug
gy thrust under his nose by one of the
"fakirs." The bill of sale was signen
! by him while under the influence Of the
drugged liquor, and r.q uEed that he
pay TO the holder the sum of
EIGHTEEN DOLLARS,
which il was alleged had been ad-
vsDced him during the night The
conditions Of the bill of sale were thar
if the above sum was not paid by fiyt
o'clock, the horse and buggy would bt
the property of the "fsklrs." The bill
was undoubtedly signed by him aDc
he had no money. and the = sklr"
was determined and cheerfully asserted
his lbf xIble purpose Of taking snn
keeping the horse and buggy il the
eighteen dollars were not paid The
F., school teacher was IN tx, and visited
one or twoo his accqusintauces in the
city and related his little experiences.
They advised him to go Immediately
and have rhe parties arrested, but ht
refused. He being man of family
and having large school, could not
afford to have himself placed before
the public as having visited such 10
cslity, and he therefore borrowed thu
money aud went down I'd paid it over
to the affable "fakir" who with smiles
child-like and bland turned over the
horse and buggy to HIM, and be lief
the city q ssdder and wiser man. We
warn all to beware of the first ward and
| the affable "fakirs,"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

was in the nature of q contract and
could not be abrogsted without the
consent ~ the gas company, the reply
wss: s'0h, mol Tue ordinance should
have contained q clause requiring the
mayor TO enter into q Contract with
you. then You would have been safe,
but SIS 1t is, 1t is perfectly competent
for the council at any time to repeal
the ordinance and put up wooden
lamp pOsts along any Of your mains
''Oi il is excellent to have q giants
strength; but it is tyrannous to uAe II
like giant"
have no doubt but that the COM
mIttee were sctusted by the purest mo-
tivts in making their report, their on y
object and aim being TO curtail the ex-
penses OF the city.
Unfortunately was sick during the
time they were making their iRVesti-
cations, for think could have con-
WINGED them that il would be better to
stop other leaks, Snd let the gas works
alone But having made the report,
they dislike to take 1t back. l think
they would like, however, to see the
report voted down by the council.
1 have letters in my possession from
nearly all the gas works in Texas
proving what 1 have already stated.
to.wit That notwithstanding we have
to pay so much more for our coal, we
are ceiling gas cheaper than any OF
them.
The gasoline is not near 80 reliable 6
light as is the gas. In proof of this ]
submit certifics' es from city clerks and
marshsls of cities where it is in use
along with the g~s.
II the city of R Ick Island, Illinois,
IS here. obtained contract to supply
the city with the "Watkins light. "
This contract be sold to Butler. tn,
mayor, Woods and two other council.
men. N withdrawing this fact III
city of R rck Island is paying $50 &
year for the gas lamps. and only $40
the Watkins, and W. enever the ga'
company lays a new man. 1t has th'
right to take down the Watkins laml
and erect a gas one in leu. l. Is CON
sdered there sut elsewhere that ga
amp at $35 year ia cheaper than gas
dime a. $40 and, by the way, why j,
it that Mr. Patterson is willing TO 'ur
nIsh his light to other cities AZ $50 1
year. and is demanding $50 30 ION
re city OF AuatD7
state as q fact, and defy proof t.
| the contrary. hat there is no. a city o.
own 10 the UnIted States that has an
of these gasoline lamps upon any gas
main whore gas can be furnished a
low as 50 so per Thousand. The gaso
line lamps are only in'e6ded to ligh'
the suburbs of cities and towns which
have no gas works; and for these pur
poses they are perhaps better than an!
Others, as they give very nice, clea
light when properly KEEP, in order and
che weather is propitious.
A gear or two ago the city of Detroit
got into qiu4rrel with the gas comps-
ny ana cut # the gas and substituted
the Watkins light After trying l
awhile they went back to the gas anc
are paying 50 or 81 90 per thousand TO
the gas.
I trust that the council will look q
matters IN their true light, and vot'
down the report of the committee.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08
Let us have q Boom.

am pleased to see the STATESMAN
displaying such interest in this COM
munity, and particularly in Ausuu.
have been careful reader of the pa
per for many years, and must admit
nad its advice been taken In the mate
rial development of our community,
Au4tin would long since have been In
pendent Of those Influences which
now operate so materially sgaInst 1t.
have struggled hard during my resi.
dence in this city, have made living
for myself and family, but must admit
that for the last two or three years
have seen demands upon me en-
croach upon what little had laid up
for rainy day. It bias been q long
and drearyw,t st sson to me and maj J
'thers, which cou q have been avoideu.
appeal to the people of Austin to
awake from their lethsrgy, and since,
As you say, its capitalists have not built
always, let US have manufactures.
With these our widows and our chill
,ren may, if need be, fiod honorable
means for sustaining themselves, and
poverty and want would be expelled
rem our midst. There is no reason,
as you say, why thousands of people
should not receive honorable employ
% ut in factories in our midst.
for Austin is as we'll adapted for man
ufscturing enterprises as any city. II
mas wster power, and after u while it
will be In reach of vast coal fields.
Bat as you say. God gave Us the Colo.
= a =
ters can be made to give the finest
pow or in all the Southwest, and with
r,ilrosd extension, which must soon Be
c1ntended with, there must be indus.
tries if we would save the fair fame OF
our fair city. I do not yet belieYe
there are no men in Austin who viii
act In her behalf. Let Us have boom
All other places are booming, and Aus
tin should get up big one. There.
millions in 1t. COLORADO.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

A DETACHMENT of Capt. Halls com.
pany of rangers bad bloody aud fatal
fight, while attempting to arrest q
Mexican desperate at Crary & Cases
sheep ranch, in La Sale county.
They had arrested the man and
were attacked by his friends who
endeavored to release him. The ram
gers, as usual, wouldn't calmly submit,
and fight followed, which resulted IN
the killing of two Mexicaus and seri-
.ousfy-younding another. A man
BY the name OF johnson was shot scci-
IDENTIFY during the fight, and has since
died. The Mexican arrested shot q
sheep herder some time ago, and has
been engaged in the pleasing task of
stealing stock for some months. The
rangers succeeded In keeping him in
custody during the row, aud he will
have to answer to the numer Gus charges
that have been made against him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

"IT's NO use" says the Respondent
Dyspepnc. But it is of use; your suf-
ferings can be thousands hs7e
been cured and you also can be. Al
who have experienced or witnessed the
effect Of Summons Liver Regulator
upon the weak, broken down. dsspond-
ing victims of Dyspepsia, Liver Com
olaint. Fever and Ague, Rheumatism,
Nervous Debility or Premature Decav,
know that in this gentle CAthsrtic,
Tonic and Alternative there exists q
specific principle which reaches the
very source Of the trouble and effects
an absolute and permanent cure. Seek
relief through Simmons Live Regula-
tor. It has proved its great advantage
over all other medicines for the Liver
CURE OF SUFFERER FOR FORTY
YEARS. II have been . sufferer. fol
forty years with Chronic Affections Of
the Layer. tried the Regulator, and,
after giving 1t fair trial, have come &c
the CONCLUSION that it is the very best
remedy have ever used for the Liver.
My health Is now quite good.
"E. A. WILSON. Clsrksville, Va"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

In view Of the action OF the city
council Ia regard to the police force I,
is but ample justice to Officer Jack
Goodman, whoa the STATESMAN cheer
fully mentioned the morning after Mr..
Carpenters store had been burglanzed,
20 say that the STATESMAN reporter
was misinformed in regard TO his con-
duct. The reporter has since learned
that Officer Goodman has ever been
prompt and fearless In the discharge OF
his duties, and that on the night Of
the Carpenter burglary he conducted
himself - IN officer should, and
hed Il not been for the ex-
cited and imprudent conduct Of
Young NJ. Carpenter. Who conducted
him 10 . point where the burglars OF
looking out OF tho door could zee him,
the whole gang would have been cap
tured. Mr.. Carpenter very imprudent
~ and unwisely informed ell whom h'
met Of the doings of the cracksmen,
aud The officers had 70 threaten TO ar
rest = lot OF hsckmen who started will
their hacks down Pecan street aftei
Carpenter had given them the inform,
alton. Mr.. Carpenter never handed
che oticer keys to open the front door.
Ga the contrary, HE ordeGs were moi
70 unioek Il, and in ell OF his move
ments be was cool ana acted without
fear. The reporter makes this correc-
ton without solicitation fro n Good.
man o. any OF the utieers on the force.
IL Il made because the reporter after I
most diligcnt and careful inquiry
deemed Il Just and proper.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

THE city dads had high old time
Monday night and got their dander up,
and vigorously went for the city police
and discharged the last one of tn, m
from the force. The discharges will take
effect within ten days, by which time
new appointments will be selected and
ready for confirmation. It Is more
than probable that severa! of the old
policemen will be retained. There are
good men on the force and it is hoped
they will be kept,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

TIE business men OF this city had
better look out. Georgetown has
raised $1,000 to be used in surveying
and improving q road to Lsmpssas via
Liberty Hill. The business men of
Georgetown are in earnest about con-
trolling the trade OF the country above
them. 1t is reported that the roads
between this city and Lsmpasas, Bur.
net and other points are in fearful
condition, and almost impossible.
VIII 1t not be well to have them
worked on and improveds
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

TIE demand for grain continues &C.
tive and prices are firm at quotations
A large number Of wagons were loaded
with grain yesterday for different
points, but it Is more than probable
that owing to the fine condition of the
range the demand for all kinds of
grain will materially fall of and prices
decline before many weeks.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

The twenty q st of this month will
be San Jacinto day. A few of the fire
boys are taking about having q grand
p chic on that day instead OF the annual
parade II we are to celebrate it at all,
It should be done in first class style,
and now is the time to make PrePara-
kinna
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

TIE unsophist Gated newspaper re-
porter in mesnderiDg around the city
looks in vain for any indications of
that little narrow gauge railroad which
is 70 extend into the counties above
as, and draw their trade to this city.
II the road is to be constructed ct all
now certainly is the time TO commence
It. The trade Of the upper counties is
increasing rapidly and the shipments
of wool, cotton, hides, pecsns, and
other commodities are very large and
increasing with . rspidisy unprece-
dented, and II our business men desire
60 have these commodities emptitd into
their warehouses and control the trade
OF these counties, il beAooves them t.
put that nsrrnw gauge rosd IN opera-
tion ct once. The number of wagons
los1ed with freight for the upper couu-
ties in this city almost daily, is very
large, and 1t Il no uncommon thing for
one hundred wagons loaded down with
freight to pass through Liberty Hill
in one day to points above, and no
doubt . narrow gauge road extended
into the above section would pay hand
somely on the amount invested. What
are you going to do about 1T
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08
P.rsensl and Loea, pot..

Gardens are loo king fine.
Stsges now arrive on time.
The brick yard men are busy.
The schools are well attended.
Croquet is one of the evening pas
times.
The dewberry crop will be large this
year.
Several Of the streets are being i'm
proved.
Eggs are lively at bit, while butter
is strong at soc.
1t is in order for candidates to an
nJunce themselves.
Travel has fallen off and the hotel
men are not happy.
The izz of the soda fountain will
soon be heard in the land.
The pawn shops are doing a good
business In winter clothing.
Fishing is in order, and the small
boy wishes every day was Saturday.
The weather has not settled, and we
may expect April showers at any time.
Immature politicians, who have no
principles except To get into office, are
numerous in this city.
The gross receipts of the postoffice
for the quarter ending March 81, were
$701S. Net revenue $5240.
Many of the peach trees that were
damaged by the cold snap are trying II
over again and are blooming out.
Thursday and Friday nights the
lodges will be divided. S,me of them
will meet at Smiths Opera House.
Clean up your premises and dlsinfec,
with lime and coppsras. Nothing con-
duces more to health than CLEANLINESS s.
Collector johnson sits up late a,
night wrestling with the receipts OF
the little bell punch. It's more of 8
puzzle than the is business.
The fskirs arrested Sunday. Digh'
we're at work on the streets yesterday
This is the first work they probably
ever did, and they are anything bul
happy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08
AGENTS WANTED.

CaDva- seIa and dealers IN town and cou 'ry,
tn sell new style han. kerchirf-, slz SKIS
inches. put mp IN packsg Of one dog n. as-
soried bait ern.; $50 can be made In he NJ X
nine y d % ling hem, g. every famil " II
buy from one ia rik dozen when they -er them
and he-r the price. A parkage Of W I've nd
X chiefs. showing ju-t whp my are, With
vrolsrale price liri, cent by mai for twenty
four one e stamps. VI Aften on PAID 10
post ais In Iutu4e. w l.. WIS NAN,
Box las, Chic 70. illin0s
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08
Cheap Cooking Stoves,

l am still selling cooking stoves at
very low prices. Ny assor ment being
large, can sell good cock stove with
81 pieces of ware for $l4 90 srd larger
zes or extension top stoves in prcpor-
ton. o. W. WHITE.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

HORSE thieves are operating in this
section. Tuesday night Mr.. Lubbock,
living tive miles south Of the city, had
s ine mare ttolen.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

Mr.. J NJ. ODELL has opened a new
sewing machine depot on Congress
Avenue NEXT door to Mr.. Bruegger-
n ifs building. He will keep all kind
of machines on hand and those in need
OF them will do we'll to give him call
He will make special terms with deal
ers and canvassers. See his advertise
ment in another column.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

THE demand for corn 20 ship to Ma
son, Copcbo. Fredericksburg, Sar
Marcos aud other points, was very &C.
tive yesterday and the market was ill.,
tie excited and slight advance in price
was made, 1t is firm at 81 cents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08
mIsOELLANRoIs
G W. WHITE.
Bargains in Tinware.

II wing large stock OF stamped tin
ware on hand, aud wishing TO reduce
SINE, will for the mex 60 days sell
at st. Louis or New York prices. ALI
persons in need of unware shout; avail
themselves Of this liberal offer 70 stock
up. @. w. WI TE.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

The exodus business has played
out in this vicinity, and the country
colored people have settled down &c
real business, and are hard ct work or
their farms.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08
First Glass Mechanics.

Persons having any work to be done
IN tinDiDg, plumbing or gas fling, will
ind it to their interest 10 give me
call. My prices are low, and all work
guaranteed first class and satisfae tory.
c. w. WHITE.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

TEE receipts of hides yesterday
were light, and only few first class
were brought In. Fallen hides have
been In good receipt during the week,
an 4 prices are easy a. quotations.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

80 FAR, but very little wool has
reached the market, though the trade
bids fair to be very large this season
Prices paid for that brought in ranged
from 20 to 30c. per pound.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

TIE Governor has appointed Rich
ard F. Slaughter, Of Kaufman county.
dIstrict attorney OF the eighth judo al
d strict. in the place Of Samuel j. Hun
e., of 81 'pkins county, resigned.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

TEE cattle drive from this section Of
State will be very large this season. A
drove of ranch cattle numbering $500
head, left Sunday morning for Wyo-
ming.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

We Will soon nave telegrsphic COM
munica Ion with Ltmpssas The peo-
pie up there subscribed $1,000 to the
line. How much, we wonder, will
they subscribe to narrow gauge rail
road.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

SEVEN Texas thoroughbreds Are en-
sered for grand handicap mile-and-
s-half race at Chicago in June. Among
them are Ella Rowett, Jack Hardy and
Gen. Philips.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08
mARksrs sx rELEGRAPH.
LIVERPOOL naRKKrn

LIVERPOOL, April Q. -Noon-Cotton
shade easier. uplznds 73<d: Orleans
Tied; recsipfs 81, 0OO ba e, Of which
%, son bales were Ameris an, sales 6lOO
bales. including lou for speculation
and export.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

REMOVAL. White sewing ma
chine Office has removed to Clay Jones'
old stand, one donr south Of Lathrop's
old stand, where will be found the
White. Stewart, Singer, Sc. John and
other sewing machines. Also needles.
parts. attachments, oil, etc, Tor all
mschines. Singer needles $50 per dog
en- ali Others $50. No. $40 Congress
Avesus. Austin, Texss- ap4 itd&s
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08
Important 60 Consuinpsives.

A gentleman having been 90 FORUM
ate AZ to cure hls son Of consumption
in its worst stages. after being gwen
up to die. by the most celebrated ply
sicians. desires to make known the
cure (which proves successful in every
c.se) 20 those afflicted with ss'hma,
bronchitis. coughs, colds eonsump-
ton, and al directions OF the throat
and lungs, and will send the recipe
free OF charge TO all Who desire H. II
they will forward their address IN
DANIEL ADEE. s. Liberty street. New
York. mrs1
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

For Internal and External Use.
CgRES-Neulalgis. Diphtheria, Group, Asth-
Bronchitis, Influenza, Sore Lunga. BLEEDING AZ
the Lungs, Chronic Hoarsencns, Hacking Cough,
Mhooping Cough, Chronic Rheumatism, Chronic
Diarrhea, Chronic Dyssutery, Cholera Murhus
Kidney Troubles, Diseases Of tie Spine and
lame Back Sold everywhernL
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

NEW Irish potatoes have put in an
appearance, and the doctors sit up late
ct night reading about fux, cholera and
such things.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08
eALvKsTOH MAEKETe
9ALvEsron. April a. Cotton

GALVESTON. April a. Cotton Re
ceipts, net 2000 Dzies. gross -. bales;
exports TO g eat Britain -. bales: 70
France 65l bales: % continent bales;
cosstwise -. bales; channel bales;
81, OK on hsnd %. s3l bales: sales :.
b.les; market cl' SD nominal: Ordinsry
ln5kc: GO d ordinary Ilzks. low middI ng
12z<c; middling l23<c; god middanS
1z7tc.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

CERTAIN portions of the city are in.
tested with rats, and they are decided
nuisance. Ten years ago rats were IN
known In this city.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08
New Patent Churn Dash.

No family should be without the
new patent Cnurn Dash. IL does the
work in half the time. Satisfaction
given or money returned. Price 50c.
C. w. WHITE
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08
PEDIGHEEs
Tn BANKRUPTCY.

In The Unst<d States Distriot Court
for The Western Disfriz Of Texas
IN Re Creditors Wiener Ss1cker. bsuk-
uDt-fn Hsnk up g.
70 sshogs u D,aS oDAonzs
Toe ufc iznsd. ., Rufe % ~ Lankrrpf
rsss o Wsrne SRA =, o Diver Tex
herrby give. noiscr hat b hss lisd ~ 6nu se<
com snr ID - epplics' los Tor ~ cffch ~
- ns-ig e sfd hspEruls . estn q fhrf
the - q al aecfflnt MI he ecf. q 81 nd
raid q piif ~, for Discharge "a 80 g1e6 sfll
b ard ~ be oDcF o. Mr.. p get Ward. -
Ansss, TIA % 8a,nrsay. tp- - le31
Reppee.fnry, A P. FooLDhID3K,
sp3 y A-slenfe.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

wnrcH rs CHEAPEsri-A package OF
DuKRs Durham, containing trenty
pipe-inlls Of the best smoking tobacco
mane. CT oas common clgaEt leach
costa Ten ccafs ja2sa&W1y
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

If James R Wits and Sarah Watts
will app y at the STATESMAN office they
Can learn the adore ss of party who
has money for them. d&
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08

ssWsNs or CARDuin mzkes rosv
cheeks end fair eomplexions
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austin Mars Quotations

Butter, 20 c. Eggs, II u.
Grain. - Corn, 65u. 0ats, Csc.
Bright, 60c. Wheat, $1.10 Fod-
Ter, 1875 per hundred. Hay, 1925
Chickens, 70 IS: per dozen. Po-
tstoes-Sweet, 81 rs per bushsl Irish,
s2.9 to 1926 per barrel.
Hides, dry flint 10 TO "A 1-2c.