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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29
AUSTIN, Texas, July p, 1880.


Editor DAILY STATESMAN:
The STATESMAN Of the 10th instant
contains 4 local headed Escaped Luna
ties in which the reporter was in error
when he says that three or four escaped
lunaties have been roaming over the
northern part of the city for several DAYS.
There were three patients escaped from
the asylum on Tuesday, the 18th instant.
two of whom were captured by us before
they had gone half mile from the insti-
tuition. the other one was pursued by as
many of us as could be spared, and
while in pursuit of him two white
boys and two negroes brought him
back to the asylum and were paid their
own price for their trouble. This patient
was represented to have been half starry
ed. He was out from IL A. NJ. until $3.50
p. NJ. So the statement of his being half
starved. or word having been sent TO the
officers or anyone connected with the
asylum of his capture, or any of us
ever appearing Indifferent with re-
gard to such matters, is incorrect.
The representations made to your re-
porter in regard to this matter are not
founded in fact, and we ask that our
statement of the affair be made public.
We attempt to do our duty TO the best of
our ability under all circumstances.
ATTENDANTS.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29
Real Estate Transfers.
OFFICE OF ZIMPELMAN & BERGEN,
Innlr Z

LlMPELMAN ~ I
AUSTIN, July "a, 1880.
The real estate market, while quiet,
shows tirmness in prices realized, and a
confidence based on the crop prospects.
City property is never active except after
the close of the cotton season, and very
little demand exists at this time, while
country real estate, especially when the
payments are to be made next winter and
on time thereafter, is sought after, and
good prices realized. The list of trans
fers attached is especially encouraging at
this season:
Clementine Millett to D. w. Jones lots
4, and 8, in block 160, city. Considera-
ton $500.
n. NJ. A. Lackey and wife to E. E.
Banner lot No. 81, in block 81, and addi-
ton thereto. Consideration 5000.
N. NJ. A. Lackey and wife to Z. E. Ban
ner: outlot No. %, division o. Consid-
Grafton $4,000.
Zimpelman & Bergen to John Lyckman
S13 acres, Thomas Sharp survey. Consid-
Grafton 500 IS.
Zimpelman & Bergen to C. A. Lyckman
31i acres, Thomas Sharp survey. Consid-
Grafton 500 IS.
o. H. Hector to VIM. C. King; 100 acres,
S. F. Slaughter survey. Consideration
c. f. Eubank to JAS. O,Reilly; 8 acres
Vi OuttOt OCs 0ANAcAOh
$3.50.
II. Hellman to NJ. Cans lot IL in addi-
ton TO block 81, division Z. Consideration
valuable.
A. T. Moreland to Chas. Pfluger; CO
acres, A. Austin survey. Consideration
$3.50.
A. C. Hardin to G. Cezeaux; 112 acres,
VIM. 5. Holton survey. Consideration
S14OO.
AID. Wildbahie TO G. j. Eppright; s6-1O
acres, James Manor survey. Considers
ton $2l 50.
J. NJ. Townsend and wife, deed, to +.
Z. Maxwell; 46 acres, John Apologize
survey. Consideration 500.
Goodwin & Thompson to James Nc
Cune 30 acres, part of surveys 5O4 and
sos. Consideration $50.
James McCune to Peter Lamb 100 acres
of surveys 504 and sos; also 80 acres OF
same. Consideration $24O0.
j. A. Patton and wife 10 Luty S. White;
lot No. s, in 0atmanville. Consideration
500.
Bargains IN real estate, city or country,
can be found at our real estate and alb
stract OF title Office.
ZIAGPxLMAN & BERGEN,
Corner Pecan and Brazos streets
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29
The Most Marvellous Event of Modern
Times.

Dallas is not the only town in the state
that is reckless about her sanitary condi-
ton. Some time ago the city fathers of
that mossback village on the Colorado,
called Austin. refused to suffer the gov
eminent ofthe United States to put down
an underground earthen pipe, to lead
from the new postoffice and United SQUIRT
building to the Colorado. The city faith
ers, instructed by q pair of venerable
Texan doctors, insi sted that the water of
the river would be polluted and that fish
would be poisoned. The Colorado is a
rapidly running stream, coming down
from the mountains and purifying itself
by process Of nature, however filthy at
any given point, within few miles. But
whether underground pipes be used to
drain the filth of the city into the river or
not, the whole of this pollution. exceut
that inhaled and drunk by the unhappy
people, goes at last into the Colorado. 1t
percolafes the soil, poisons and befouls it,
aud finally enters the noses and lungs of
typhoidal people. When the government
architects and commissioners of public
buildings at Washington received official
nouncation Of the refusal of the learned
city dads, Of Austin, and from the exceed
~ intelligent doctors Of that town, remote
rs II Is deemed from the centre of the
worlds intelligence and civilization. they
supposed the papers were forgeries and
were only convinced at last by Mayor De-
Gress' Official signature, that the peopIe
Of Austin prefer horrible odors and foul
est impurities Of atmosphere to cleanli-
ness and deceney. There was much
laughter about it, and Texas barbarism
was illustrated by city government as bv
the conduct OF the jury thar aeouitted
whisky's demon OF murder AT MsrshaI
A horrible life the miserable peorle 81
Austin are compelled to lead and fearfnl
death they must die-living. half asphvri-
ated, and, dying, because God made M
rather like angels than bnzzards. Butthe
evil slowly aggravates It's horrors. heIrht-
ened each year As filth Is stored away in
sinks and pits. The wretehed people an,l
doctors both are finally DESTROYED and =
new race comes upon the stage as alder
men, and As doctors, TO alleviate the woes
of life and invest existence with its ehOir-
est charms. II Is great pity that eitv
for which nature did everything should
be destroyed by mossbackism. sfupidifv-
want OF enterprise and BY lazaroff
lounging about the capital Of Texas
They have made themselves immortal DIV
refusing % be clean even AZ the cost o.
the government OF the United States. and
the government architect Is digging !
deep PIT 20 store away for the use on dis
eases and doctors the nlfh from the feder-
Al court house and postofilce ~ Austin
Ger. Dsilas Herald.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29
Grant to the Rescue.

A Washington letter says: Since
the presence here of Marshall Jewell
and Senator Don Cameron there has
been more buoyant feeling exist
ing about the Republican headquar-
tiers, and the visit of these two Rad
ical magnates has inspired the sub
ordinates engaged in sending off
campaign documents with the hope
that Garfield may yet force through
and they be rewarded with good
offices for their labors during the
campaign. Until within a few days
the Republicans have been in a sort
of dazed condition, and they look
ed upon the enthusiasm in the
Democratic ranks for Hancock as
inexplicable. They were in a
demoralized condition, and ready
to believe as true the merest rumor
that certain Republicans had come
out for Hancock. In a measure they
have now recovered themselves, and
talk with more confidence as to the
future. 1t needed the presence here
of both Jewell and Cameron to stiff
fen up the backbone of the admins
tration Republicans, and to give
them faith for the future. Many Re-
publicans who privately admitted
the dark outlook for their party are
more hopeful now because they be-
lieve that the determination of Don
Cameron to go into the fight means
in fact that the friends of Grant are
going to bury their griefs and try
and save the party from going to de-
struction. Without the aid of the
Grant forces if was conceded that
the canvass ON the part of the Gar
field men would be very tame az
fair, but with the assistance of the
political machinery controlled by
the GRANTEES. the contest would be-
come hotter and more uncertain 1t
has been current rumor here in Re
publican quarters for some days that
Senator Don Cameron has been
moved to go into the fight through
the intercession Of Gen. Grant him
self. II is said that letters have been
written by the latter urging his
friends to 90 TO work and try and
defeat Gen Hancock This Is sup
posed to be the secret for the sud-
den determination Of Cameron.
ConkIing and others to take an ac-
tive part in the campaign
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

1T has been bruited about for some time
that bustles would again become fashion,
able. and the wicked paper makers are de-
termined to take advantage of if. Not
long since a number of wealthy paper
manufacturers met in Chicago, for the
purpose of arranging for still higher adj
vance in the price of paper, and to con-
tribute fund which will be used to influ-
ence Congress not to protect purchasers.
Ladies, will you please remember this and
let the hustle severely alone?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29
The County Democratic Convention Sat
urtlay Last.


Pursuant to q call of the chairman of
the executive Committee of the Demo-
cratic party of Travis county, the
Democrats met in convention at the
court house, in the city, at 10
O'Clock. After being called to order,
on motion, A. p. oldridge was elected
temporary chairman, and r. G.. Shelley
secretary. Col. Rutherford then moved
that one from each voting precinct in the
county be appointed on permanent or
ganization, basis of representation,
The following committee was ap-
pointed: Precinct No. 1, DIR. Fow-
Ter; No. 9, b. C. Giles; No. 5, o. Archer,
r. G. Shelley, /. G.. Searcy, j. j. Tobin,
ID. G. Wooten, A. j. Peeler, Gardner Rug
giles, w. +. Bengener, w. j. Burt; Go
vale school house, Aaron Burleson Pc
can Springs, Col. Rutherford; Potter's
store, j. d. Doxeyi Precinct No. 4, J. b.
Kemp; No. 5, J. Z. Campbell; No. 6, Rob-
ert Jones.
The committee, after retiring, returned
and reported, seating all delegates elected
and Recommending A.P. Woodbridge presi-
dent. DIR. w. s. Fowler vice president, j.
p. G. Whitehead secretary, r. G. Shelley
assistant secretary, Dennis Corwin SER
geant-at-arms. The committee recon-
mend as the basis of representation that
fixed in the call. The committee also
recommended the nomination of county
officers, beginning at the lowest, then
the election of delegates to the state con-
vention, then delegates to congressional
convention, then delegates to foaterial
convention, then election ofparty officers
and adoption Of plan for organization of
the party.
A minority report was presented, dis
senting from the majority report.
1t was moved that the majority report,
except that portion of il relating to the
order OF business, be adopted. Motion
carried.
1t was then moved that the order of
business, a. recommended by the major
ity report. be adopted. Carried.
DIR. Fowler offered the following:
ResoJred. That in 4 fair prorata distri-
button of the nominations 20 be made be-
tween precinct No. 3 with the rest of the
county, that the county precincts ought
to have five out Of the twelve places
on the ticket. By precinct No. 3 Is meant
that portion confined to the city limits.
Col. Peeler offered n substitute. but az
ter some debate withdrew II. and moved
to Law the resolution Of DIR. Fowler on the
table. Motion carried
II was moved and carried that In bal
loting for candidates that affer the third
ballot the person receiving the lowest
number OF votes be dropped
Nominations were then in order, and
the following nominated: Hide inspee-
tor. w. D. Darlington /, county surveyor.
John E Campbell; county assessor, ID.
A Todd, collector of taxes. John o.
johnson, by aeelamafions sheriff, r T.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29
A Gard

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss Of manhood, etc.,
I will send n receipt that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send a self-Addressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station d,
Ne1O York Citg. ap1Seod&wlyr
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

FRIDAY morning last II was rumored
throughout the city that the Colorado
was on = regular bender away up on its
course. and that twenty foot rise might
be expected IN this vicinity at any time.
The railway contractors got wind of
the ramor and tried to trace It TO its
source, but failed. They then telegraphed
70 San Saba and received reply stating
that the mail rider reported a slx-foot rise
in the river and Il still rising. The con-
tractors then made preparations for
receiving the expected rise, and il
was snxiously looked for Saturday,
huf iid not put in an appearance. An
day SUNDAY Il was looked for, but Il did
not reach the city until early yesterday
morning, and by 10 o'clock the river had
reached two feet above What Il was sun
day evening. Every preparation had
been made for the rise, and no damage
resulted 10 thework on the railway bridge
pies&< Now, the strange thing about this
wholt business Is, how did that rumor
shout tie rise reach thc city Friday morn
fingt No telegram was received here uh-
III the egnfrAetors received an answer 10
theirs sent 70 San saba Cor the purpose
% asceftaining the troth about the rnmor.
ID rise, and 4 was an absolute imposs,hil-
tiy fpr 4n<one - reach the civ from mn
- he sec<ien where the 1isc Wa renor, "A
20 l,e. The river ccn=mencsd ris,n, -,
san Saba Thursday norn,nr. and ~
..,l ~f.1,r. r,r.,r<..1 a =. n. 49,. = !.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

THE rain yesterday was the right thing
AT. the right time. Cotton was needing it
and was just inthe condition to be greatly
benefited. For it no rain was ever more
opportune, and withno untoward circum-
stance the yield will be the heaviest
known for years. The rain was a great
blessing 10 farmers.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

BEES use a large amount of water in
preparing food for their young, and when
they themselves are secreting wax. If
water is near the apiarv, shallow troughs,
with floats in them, should be kept con-
stantly filledwit water for theiruse, and
in this way much time and labor may be
saved them.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

PROF. HUXLEY says: "That man has a
liberal education who has been trained in
youth that his body is the ready servant
of his will, and does with ease and pleas
ure all the work that as a mechanism it is
capable of, the parts ofwhose intellect are
of equal strength, in smooth working or
der to forge the anchors, as well as spin
the gassamers of the mind; whose mind is
stored with the great fundamental truths
of nature, and of the laws of her opera
tons; one whose passions are trained SER
wants of vigorous will and a tender con-
science, who has learned to love beauty,
hate violences, and respect others as him
self .,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

THE management of the fair assoeia-
tion are sending out their catalogues and
premium list, and are making every
preparation to make the coming fair a
grand success. Farmers, business men
aud all others should encourage them and
lend assistance, that the exhibition may
he a grand siIecess
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

THOSE of you who have the money can
now make safe investment, A man who
firmly believes that second flood, to cover
the whole face of the earth, win come
next November, is building an ark at
Helena, Texas. The craft will hold fifty
persons, with food for forty days and forty
nights, and he will take passengers at
$500 each. Every other vessel, he ex-
plains, will be wrecked.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

THE senatorial convention, composed
of Bell, Falls and Milan counties, was
held In Bolton on Saturday last. 1t was
in session until midnight-over 450 bal
lots beingtaken-when A. j. Harris, Esq,
one of the foremost lawyers of the Bolton
bar. was nominated.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29
The Great Drawback

OF most remedies is their lack of thorough
ness. They do not remove the original
cause ofthe symptoms, although they may
temporarily relieve these. The marked
superiority of Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers to rival medicines advertised or as
serted to produce kindred results is eX-
hibited in the decisiveness and perma-
nency of its effects, as contrasted with the
instability and fieeting character of theirs.
A lack of digestive and assimilative pow
er is attended by many symptoms often
enormously ascribed to other causes, and
which ii is impossible to relieve with a
mere placebO. Radical means are the
only effectual ones, nay, more, the use of
such as are not so in, medication, is usual
ly irrational and productive of more ulti-
mate harm than present good, To quell
pain, to allay nervous excitement, to re-
leve dependency, the rebellious organs
must be brought into subsection, and their
activity insured by toning and regulating
them.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

TWAS night, and the merry little stars
were playing bO-peep among the eonstel-
lations as the clouds fiirted by. The
moon put on airs and made faces at old
Mother Earth, and then felt sorry, and
gathering her rays together let fall n
mantle of beauty over the venerable old
dame, as II in mercy, to hide her from
View The hour wasten, and the rolIiek-
ing south breeze, out on a tear.
quietly stole out from among the whis-
pering leaves OF a grove and played
pranks with certain gentleman home
ward bound. When he reached his resi-
dence he heard the voice of stranger in
his room. Who the mischief could he be :
He was expecting no one. Indeed, he
himself was not expected home just
at that particular time, and he,
not having any male relatives in
this section of the state, he
was astonished beyond measure. He
calmly opened the door and there sat an
intruder having xuiet tete-a-tete. There
was also in that same identical room, just
Nv this PaAtiCuidA a NaSS dNdh VI A.
constituent accompanied with most tu-
multuous silence. Ii, however, lasted
but moment, then fearful crash was
heardas the intruder bOlted through the
window sash to the very great damage of
his clothing. But what cared he for
clothing. He had plenty, and to save his
bacon he was perfectly willing to demol-
ish his best suit. 1t was scene not often
witnessed. 1t was, one too, alas, that
married forever the happiness of
two human beings. The little stars
trembled with grief, the moon hid its face
in sorrow, the rollicking south breeze
mourned dismally, the whispering leaves
were hushed, and Mother Earth bowed
her head I'm agony over the wreck-a total
wreck of another household.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

WORTH a thousand dollars Every
child born into family is thought to be
worth ga thousand dollars" to the parents.
Why then should they not be cared for
from infancy to maturity? Keep the
mouth and teeth right by SOZODONT,
and Won start them right
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29
Texas Christian College.

AS it is deemed inexpedient to attempt
to raise funds for the erection of college
buildings by September 1, and we are I'M
able to procure a suitable house, we
hereby notify those who have enrolled at
the above named institution that we are
compelled to abandon the enterprise for
the time being. They, therefore, are at
liberty to enroll elsewhere, and notice is
given at this time that they may take adj
vantage of the public school fund.
]. B. GOFF, See. Board.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

AND now garlic rs coming to the front
rs a cure for hydrophobia. The British
Medical Journal says that garlic has al
ready had a great reputation among anti
hydrophobia remedies and is found as a
principal integral portion in a large num-,
Der of formula long kept secret. "A young
man bitten by q mad dog was shut up in a
loft. In his delirium he seized upon some
bundles of dried garlic, ate greedily of it,
fell into a deep sleep and awoke calm and
cured sff
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

FORTY years experience has stamped
public approval on Ayers Cherry Pecto-
raj; as the most reliable of all remedies
for Throat or Chest diseases. Its contin-
ued and increasing popularity is eonclu-
qualities
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

The hide market was decidedly dull
yesterday, and nothing of interest trans
pired. Cotton buyers have made prepa-
rations for handling the cotton crops, and
no doubt business will be active within
the next six weeks.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29
Corner Pecan and BRACES streets

Georgetown College, located at George
town in the District OF Columbia, is one
Of the Oldest educational institutions in
the country, and maintains reputation
for thorOughness and general excellence
OF methods and training Commensurate
with its age. An examination Of the
catalogue win convince all interested In
procuring for their sons the highest pro-
fessi0nal or educational. or the best gen
eral fitting for the duties Of life that
Georgetown College Offers every facility
for the attainment OF this end. See adj
vertisement in this issue and send for \
catalogue
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

FIFTEEN dollars reward for one dark
bay pony branded on left shoulder, V
with half circle over the top. The above
will be paid on delivery of said pony, or
any information that will lead to his re-
coYery. II. G. STILL,
Austin. Texas
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

IF the fountain is pure the streams
will be pure also. So with the blood. If
that be pure the health is established.
Parsons Purgative Pills make new rich
blood, and taken one night will change
the blood in the entire system in three
months
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29
Local and Other Matters.

THE Masonic school at Webberville de-
sires teacher, and applications will be
received until the oath of this month.
For particulars see card in advertising
columns.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

Mr.. ] : r. JOHNSON, who lives south of
the city, was In town yesterday evening,
and reports the sibley lane, on the Fred
ericksburg road, in deplorable condi-
ton. He was In an empty two-horse wa
gon drawn by aspan offine mules, but, not
withstanding, he had great trouble get
ting through the lane. The muddy and
difficult part of It is about the middle.
and, from what Mr.. johnson says, needs
work badly. Those whose duty it Is to
attend TO working this part of the Fred
ericksburg road should attend to il imme-
siiately.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

WE know of no way that we can benefit
our readers more than by calling atten-
ton to Johnson's AnOdye Liniment. 1t is
the oldest and most valuable patent medi-
cine in the world. Everybody should
keep it in the house. 1t will check diar-
rhRa and dYsenterY in one hour.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

ENTRIES for stake races at the next
state fair close August first. 1t is time
that owners of thoroughbred colts were
furnishing the secretary with list of
their entries.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29

AN active BRAIN, sparkling with, 4
cheerful mind, bright eye, a robust body,
pure, rich blood and a vigorous bounding
society-yet, all how few ladies can boast
of all these signs of health! While they
remain victims to those terrible female
complaints, they will be compelled to be
mere feeble, delicate drones upon society.
But, awake from the dark and dismal
night of gloom that mantles your brow,
you can be restored to health and happi-
ness by the use of ENGLISH FEMALE BIT
TIERS.