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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18

SAN SABA BANDITTI.-About four
years ago County Attorney Brooks OF
Sau Saba county was prosecuting ore
Brown for unlawfully selling whisky,
and utter his speech he went to his
Office. A sh TT time after his partner,
Mr.. G. T Kendall, left the courtr ,om.
and as he was approaching the Office.
he noticed Brown with his six-shooter
In the act of aiming at Brooks Ken
dali Immediately drew a pistol and
shot Blown down to save the life Of
his partner. He at once surrendere :,
and on last Monday was tried in the
district court of San Saba, General
Shelley of this city assisting in de-
Tending him. While Gen. Shelley and
his colleagues were arguing the case,
the valiant friends of Brown drew
their s,x-shooters and would have as
sassinated them had not q squad of
rangers which had been furnished the
defendant for his protection interfered
and prevented it. The above is a sad
comment on the condltion of society
in San Saba, and the sooner the good
people up there get rid of their cheer
full assasslns, the better for all con-
cerned.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18
Miraculous Escape from Instant
Dealh.

OK yesterday morning, as Mr.. ]. 8.
Churchill was at work on the roof Of
the c0lored normal school building,
which is FIVE stories high and is now
in course of completion, knotty plank
he was using in bis scsffolding gave
way aud he fell from the top of the
mansard to the cornice, on which he
struck and rebounded into the air and
fell to the ground, q distance of over
sixty feet. As be passed through the
air be gave q loud scream, which at
traefed the attention Of some one
passing, who saw him strike the
earth, and who ran to his assis,snc-,
and notified the other men At work on
the building. Mr.. Churchill fortu-
nAtely struck with his shoulders upon
soft black dirt. and sand, but was I'M
conscious when hrst reached. His in
jaries are 9 compound fracture If right
torearm Just ABOVE the wrist, terrible
bruises over the whole body, face badly
cut and bruisec, md eyes nearly closed.
His coadition u Exceedingly critical,
ana his surgeons refuse TO commit
themselves as 10 the result. Late yester-
day evening he Vas conscious. but un-
able 70 give comprehensive account
Of the accident. Mr. Churchill is well
known in the city, and has . large fam
lily, and it is hoped he viii recover.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18
Ausr1N. Texas. Feb. 20. 1880.
Mr.. J. W. Graham, Druggist

To Mr.. J. W. Graham, Druggist:
Dear Sir-My case was an acute form
of bronchitis. brought on by severe
cold, and was of one and half years
durstion. Having employed the best
medical aid possible, and getting no
relief, bus failing rapidly, until the
doctors said it WAS only q mstter OF q
few months, then / would die-that
my case was ipcursble. Thrown upon
nv own resources. called at YOUR store
aud bought bottle of Halls Lung
Bdlsdm. and in six hours obtained a
decided relief. Il three days the cough
almost disappeared. I added TO this
Winehester's Hgpophosphites Of Lime and
Soda The Balssm | used TO stop The
cough aud all irritstIoD Of the lungs,
and tide Hypophosphites for healing
the lungs. That my case was one Of
intense suffering, you, as well IS other
friends, know only too well. Thst
have been benefited by the above TO 9
wonderful extent. hundreds who know
me can testify. Now that my chances
of life are good for many years, / earn
estly recommend the above to every
sufferer of lung or throat diseases.
Respectfully. c. G. LATHRoP.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18
JOE. H. STEWART,
Chm'n Dem. Elk. Com. Travis Co.

UNLESS the food is properly prepared
in the stomach 1t becomes corrupt aud
poisons the system 1t is intended to
nourish. Dyspepsia and its accompani-
ments are Bad Breath, Headache. Con-
stipation, Jaundice, Pam in the Shout
ders Cough, Dizziness, Sour Stomach,
Bad Taste in the Mouth, Bilious A.
tscks, Palpitation of the Heart, Depres-
sion of Spirits or the Blues, and hum
dred other symptoms. Simmons Liver
Regulator is the best remedy ever di;-
covered for these ailments. 1t acts
mildly, effectually. and, being simple
vegetable compound, can do no injury.
"My wife has suffered for many years
with Indigestion and Dyspepsia.
must admit after trying everything else
recommended to me, 1 tired your Reg
ulator-In three days after taking 1t
according to your directions teaspoon
full after each meaD she has been In
perfect health; she does not suffer at
all and can eat anything she wants
without any of her previous symptoms.
w. G. SUBERs,
Jeweler. Baipbrldge, Ga"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18
xreuId-be Exodu,ters I'm Trouble.

yFSuId-be Exodusters In Trouble.
o. yesterday morning the genisl
seent, Psfer L Wiess. of the InterEE-
tional R4ilwsy Comp any, wss ss-on-
ished by nine darkies- from co.
shout San Marcos entering nis offee
and preventing certificates ~ hich stated
that tie bearers were entitled 10
through tickets to any point in Kansas
for the modest SUN If
NINE DOLLARS
T. seems that & willy negro calling
under the cognomen of Wiilism john
son, and who is 10 to ways that are
dark aud things thst are crooked, has
been calmly guilIng snd taking in the
unsophisticated daIkies LIVING in the
neiehboThoOi of San Marcos. The
immsc uls'e william, who claims To be
an uuspot;ed shepherd, selects his VIC
tim. and, tuGon-holirg him, gives a
glorious description of Kansas, aud
repFesents himself es the confidential
agent Of a large emigration society
with . cep.,sl of $3.50 900, and that
they desire TO assist all who wish to 60
Kansas. The
lAslbulSllCAIED
iarkcy With mouth agspe swallows the
yarn aE1 beams w,h deep sdmira-
uon uppu the willy Johnson, and has
an earEes. logging Z exodust lmme-
diatcly. After he has bad his imsgi-
patton brought up to the prOpsr point
J ,hnson cs -miy draws from his cspa-
ci0us pocket lot Of certificates, and
with .'smlles cbiIi-like and bland" ex-
plains that upon presentation Of one Of
hem at any Of the railroad offices
THROUGH TICKET
to sny point IN Kansas will be fur
pisbed the bearer for tie sum of 50.
H. then informs the daTkev that the
price OF The certificate is IS. which
mu b. paid 70 him, snd THAT the total
cost Of reschlng any point 10 Kansas
sill not be over $f4. The certificates
are written by Johnson Oh common
note pGper. and bear upon their face,
to intelligent persons, unmistska-
Die evidence Of fraud. Some
three or four dsys ago, three negroes
applied at the International Office
for passage, and presented certificates,
but Mr.. Lawle's, after reading them.
supposed that some one had written
them for the purpose Of having little
fuu, and never thought about the mat
ter soa'n until yesterday, when the
San Marcos delegation put in an ap-
pearance. These negroes say they
think johnson has sold at least
TWO THOUSAND
dollars worth of certificates in Hays
county, and that he left there day or
two ago for Seguin. When the unso-
phisticated darkies on yesterday were
Informed that their certificates were
frauds they were crestfallen and left
for their homes minus SIS, and sad
but, we hope, wiser set. The proper
officers should take in the willy john
son as soon as possible. Colored peo-
pie everywhere are informed that John
son and all other exodust agents are
firsG class frauds and should be let
alone.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18
THERE Is no, the least doubt thst the

THERE is not the least doubt that the
terrible frequency of late years of Par
alysis, Insanity and the wort forms of
organic disease is m iinly attribu able
TO the quxntitF and constituents Of the
medicines OF the day. Take Simmons
Liver Regulator, q purely vegetable
medicine, containing ell the virtues Of
Calomel without any of the injurious
tendencies 80 justly dreaded by man
kind. Il will be found prompt 70 start
the secretions OF the Liver, and give q
healthy tone to the entire system, with
out salvation or any danger. When
used a. Cathsrtic it in no wise dlsor.
ders the system, nor does it produce
any nausea or sick stomach when about
70 purge. It 10 90 mild in Its action as
not to interfere with business or pleas
ure. Beware Of limitations gotten up
on the popularity Of simmons Liver
Regulator.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18

On yesterday morning about o'clock
pistol shots were heard in the vicinity
Of "Guy Town" Officers johnson,
= Chenneville and Watts were promptly
on the spot, but could not ascertain
definitely who did the shooting. They
met, however, two prominent young
men, one of whom figured in the may
sor's court some time ago for firing eft
o pistol on Pine street in front of MIR.
BsEron's residence. These lamb-llke
and innocent gents are believed by the
officers to have done the shooting on
yesterday morning. They are sons
Of prominent citizens and have
been we'll taased, are intelligent
and move in the best society, and the
STATESMAN regrets that shey deem
''Guy Town" suitable place to pass
their time, aud its denizens fit associ-
ates for them. We warn them that
should they get in q difficulty down
there and be hauled up before theipo-
lice court, their names will figure in the
columns of this paper. We sincerely
hope we will not hear OF them sgsin in
that locality, and warn them that
should they persist in visiting it, they
may come to an untimely end, and
their parents go down TO the grave
overwhelmed with grief and sorrow.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18

THERE is n Certain quarter of this
blessed { T. whese the fashionable Sc /.
raglIo an iw bsRuios a urish TO 81
alarming K ept T. is known by the
familiar spp. alton Of me xico" and
here it is. the veil dressed Ell .ble ''is-
kir-" spread 'heIr mesh sud coz the
dice. ard ca MY take 10 the unwsry
They browse about The nsigh5orhoo J
pretending 70 be stupidity drunk a, uu
seeniy hours. ana woe tie unto those
With are not up To city ways aud do
Iugs. The ''iakirs" are there for the
sole purpe Sc of pulling the wcol over
the eyes Of tie young man from the
country" sud macy are they that are
0obbled up and flseced Of all they hsvv.
Not long since Il young msn fell into
their tolls and was soon under tue il 4 -
ence OF some vile conc octloD furnIshsd
By them and was induced 10 plsY an H.
nOcent % game OF euchre lust to pas
time, you know" l. Was not long be-
fore he had come of the most remark
able poker hands, and strange 70 ssy,
the of
AFFABLE "FAKIRs'
suddenly remembered il would be q
good time to change the game to poker
and do little betting to make the
thing q little more interesting. HI
bet, and Of course losr, and the ''f4
kris" astonished beyond measure, aud
with genera sity, unparalleled N the
history of their iIk, felt sorry for HIM
and weps and offered to buy his horse
ana pay double his value. The young
man was sstonished and felt nsppy at
his good luck and ordered drinks for
all, and accepted the Offer for his horse.
The affsble ''fskiIs" then, regardless
of expense, drew draft on the
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
for the amount, and with a sereneit of
demeaaor truly sublime, handed it to
the young man They then g. ke1 him
10 take private snip" and sit down
and tiy another hand at euchre. Their
ways were so exceeding "cbild-like and
bland" that he consented, and
soon had another marvellous poker
hand, and betting was again in
order, but alas he had no money-hGd
nothing but the check for bis horse.
Just then one of the generous ''fakirs"
kindly offered to cash his check AID go
halves with him. He accepted and lost
and the ''fskirs" having all his money,
his horse, and the check had no more
use for him, and he beng comfortable
drunk by this time, was rolled into the
gutter tn snooze the hours away. The
next morning, notwithstanding he was
urged to do so, he would make
NO COMPLAINT
Not be. Was he not respectable and
how could he figure in the papers and
courts rs having been ~ snch locality
and in sucn company. He suhm'tteo
to his lose, rather than ba placed before
the pub ic IN such plight. and thus il
Is with many-tpo many VINO fall INTO
the hands of the ''jskirs" Of the first
ward. We warn Strangers IN beware
of these gents, for their ways aye the
ways TO ruin. snd uf't:m TO death.
The police, when they sec stranger
with these ''fekirs," day or night,
should Immediately warn him OF TIMER
character. l. is their du'y to do so.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18

BIBLE distribution In January and
February by twelve colporteuis of the
American Bible Society in Texas: Days
OF service, go; miles travelled on du'y,
1924; families visited by them, 1869 /;
families found destitute OF the b bic,
1879; destitute families supplied, 1922;
destitute individuals supplied in addi-
ton, AVS; number of books sod, 41SS
value of books sold, 81, 504 so; mum
Der OF books distributed gratuitously.
ISL; value of books distributed gratui-
tously, $253; amount received by them
from churches and individuals for the
Bible cause, $ls4 10. Thus IN two
months 50l5 volumes Of the holy scrip
lures haye gone into the h mes OF Tex
as, converting the soul, Masking wise
the simple, rejoicing the heart aud en-,
tightening the eyes. They are more
potent than the stars of the Ornament
to declare the glory OF Cod (See
Matt, "a IS W. B. RANKIN,
District SUPERINTENDENT.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18

THE conduct OF Lieut.. Newell and
his men in the little San Saba pastime
mentioned Sunday, is highly spoken
of by those who were present. The
armed men it is said were deputy
sheriffs from Lee county. One Brown,
brother to the one Kendall killed, is
sheriff OF that county, aud sent his
deputies up to San Saba TO assist in
conducting the trial, but the rangers
interfered, and they are not happy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18

ABOUT twenty ba,es IF co ten were
received yesterday, the m'st Oft COM
ing from up about Fredericksburg.
The market is q>iet with'pr ces weak
at quotations. Very few hides are be-
ing brought IN and we have no change
TO note in prices.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18
Jeweler, B4inbrldge, Ga.
sopao HANn Roox We are IN

SoRao HAND Book We are IN re-
ceipt of q copy of the Sorgo Hand
Book FOR 1880, published by the Bly,
myer Manufacturing Company, of GIN
einnati, Ohio. 1t contains desc1p-
ton of the varieties OF sorgo and i'm
phee cane. and the early amber sugar
cane, mode of culture, manufacture
into syrup and sugar, etc.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from prac:
tice. having had placed IN his hands
by an East Iudie missionary the iormu-
IL Of simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure for Con-
sumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asshms,
and all Throat AID Lung Affections;
also positive and radical cure for
Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com-
plants, after haying tested its wonder
Sul curative powers in thousands OF
cases. has felt It his duty 10 mske Il
known 10 his suffering fellows. Aetu-
sfed By this motive and desire to re-
liese human suffering, / will send free
q charge &c all who desire il, this re-
eipes IN German, French or Eaglish,
With full directions for preparing snd
using. Sent by mail by addressing
with stamp, naming this p.per. w. W.
eHzRAR. lt0 Rersrf BloeE Rochester,
VEG feFH oel6weowlSs
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18

A FEW of the land owners on the
south side of the river are up on their
ears, and calmly ask the Ioternstionsl
Railroad Company about SIX prices for
right of way. The company has 50
far refused TO pay the amount asked,
aud it is probable 1t will Geek another
ontlet
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18

THE bridge company are having rail-
ings put up on each side of the roadway
from the river bridge 70 she one over
Bouldin's branch. This will interfere
somewhat with the milk men who hGve
been fording the river, bur if they will
cross the bridge ropes and huckets will
be furnished aud the wster will be
much clearer and purer.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18

THE International surveying party
have completed the locating of the line
and establishing depots between this
city and San Antonio. They are now
surveying the line from San Antonio to
the Rio Grsnde. The company will
probably commence work on the ex
tension from Austin by the first of May.
The work will be pushed through rap
idly, and the compsy hope to have
their trains running into San Antonio
by the frat of January, 1881.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18
TO the democracy of TravI. County.


The Democratic State Convention
will be held at Galveston on April 20,
having been called by the chairman Of
the State Democratic Executive Com
mittee for the sole purpose of selecting
delegates to represent Texas IN the
National Democratic Convention.
The County Democratic Convention,
to select delegates To attend said State
Convention, is hereby called to con-
vene at the Court House, IN Austin, on
Saturday, April 10, at o'clock p. NJ
The Democratic Executive commit
tee of the several county precincts, and
Democrats generally are urged TO take
such steps as will secure full sttend-
arce at the precinct meetings, to the
end that proper representative men may
be sent to the county convention from
every precinct. The basis of repre-
sentstion for the respective precincts in
the county convention, will be deter
mined by the convention.
Democrats, let US organize and move
as q unit. Our enemies tauGt US with
DISCRIMINATION and boldly threaten
us with defeat. They are now studi-
ouslg and laboriously engaged in SOW
ing the seeds of discofd in our ranks
by making men psrtisans of one or an
other Democrat, thus, by lnsidious and
willy means, inducing Democrats to
abandon measures and principles for
men. Let US permit no such or other
like trifing question to interpose an
arm between Democrats. 1t is not men,
but the good faith, unity and integrity
of the party and the welfare and pros
perity of the country that should be adj
vauced and preserved.
Let the precinct committeeman, at
once, inaugurete active and living or
gsnizstions in every neigh5orhood of
their precincts. Very much depends
upon their zeal and management in
creating an effective organization.
As, from long usage and confirmed
experience we must have conventions,
let the gle t body of the party, by at
tending tueir precinct and primary
meetings, see to 1t that they are fairly
and capably represented.
Your servant,
JOE. H. STEWART,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18

PARTIES wishing 10 buy corn or
corn meal, in either large OF small
quqnii les, viii do vel 10 call on T.
L Nsv'll on p can sIreet. opposite the
MIlourn wagon house, Austin, Texts.
before purchasing eIsewheIe. u.TlOE 4
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18
ME GREAT DIURBTIC.

- THIS admirable combination Of
- L Bucuu nad ACETATE PoTAsII.
o. the two best diurotics known to the
p Materla Mc5iea. Is meeting with ex-
traorilnary success. II has made
- many vondeFfaleures. and lsraplaly
C tskinEiho place OF all other diursiics.
Il has all the virtues Of frcsh Buehu
leaves. greatly increased In efficacy
by being combined with the other
Ingredients (Pareira Bravo, Cabebs,
= Juniper Berries and Spirits OF Sitse) .
= IN such a way as 10 add greatly 10 It's
- curative powers. tits neertain rem
~ edy fer oil diseases oithe Bladder,
y Kidneys, Gravel, DFopslcal Swelling, !
r etc. etc. 1t has cured every case Of
= Diabetes in which it has been given I
i@~i tits specific remedy for Stone In tho
Bladder. diseases Of tho PROSTATE
Gland, Retention Of the Urine. Nu-
eous Discharges, elect, Irritation Of
the Bladder: in short, for all diseases
- Of the Urinary Organs, whether ex-,
~ listing In male or female. IL Is used
- bypeEsons of Tall ages-good former,
= women ard children. For many dis {
~ eases peculiar TO females IL is OF great !
- rervioe, and especially 80 At that
"a period termed CHANGE IN LIFE. {
= For Chlorosis or Retention, Irrcsu. :
larity, Painfalness or Suspension of
Periods, liberated State OF tho Ute-
rus, Lcucorrhoa or Whites Il isa
0poeiae remedy. II is a certain cure
y for Ded.wet,lng Il children. Fer
weakness arising ..om early indis-
g. erection, excuses in youth and dIssi.
r patton, it Will DO found specific.
1t IS not secret nostrum. hut Is
- recommended and prescribed by our
C leading physicians.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18

THE Mrx,caas are disgusted with the
idea OF the International railroad being
built TO the Ri, Grande. T0ey some
how look upon it as calculated 20 in
terrupt their period Cal revolutions,
and their little psstimes be undoDe for
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18

MARRIED Ca the evening Of March
16, 1880, AZ the resideGee ofthe bri1s's
p1ssnrs by the Rev ID J Sp'llard, Mr.
THOMAS f. TAYLOR, of Washington,
d. c., to NJ SIS BRIDE MILL, Of tine
city.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18
nAaAhrs sY TsIvelssa-,
A4ergT,.

LIvERPcCL. March 6-NooE--Cau
Gull and easier: uplands 7ssi; Oileans
Z 7-Gld; receipts -, 500 6a es. ls,aOO
bales of which we;c Ameri an: sales
5000 bales, including 1000 bales Tor specu-
laiion and export.
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GALVESTON NARKsrS

SSLvzsToN. March To- Cotton Re
ccipts 3ls bales, exports 10 G. eat Bit
ain -. bales; to France -. bales:
tn continent =. bales; coastwise l0s
bales; channel -. ha'es; stock on
hand 50, SOS bales: sales -. heles;
msket closed nominal good ni3d ing
l2SSc; middiing l2ISc; low miJdlng
l2Ac; good ordinary llsse; ordinary
Il1kc
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18

WHICH Is cHEAPEsrl-A package OF
DuKK's Durham, consain;ng S'crnts
plpe-inlls o. The best smoking tobacco
MADE, or eas common cigaSl Eesch
costs tsa osats. jaaed6wiy
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-03-18
ST. LOUIS MARKETS.
au..,. ssarAe. oue.s..au.

Butter, % C. Eggs, 10 c.
Grain. = Corn, 60c. Oats, 55c.
Bright, Coo. Wheat, S1.10 Fod-
der, 81, 30 per hundred. Hay, $1:25
Chickens, $2.75s per dozen. Po-
tatoes-Sweet, $1.75 per busheL Irish,
1925 to $3.50 per barrel.
aI;Joo H. d. IN >, "a.
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KANSAS CITY MARNgTs.

KANSAS CRY, March l6.-Wheat. No
2, spot, 49,; No, 3, spot Sl.oS4@
LOSS.
Bacon-Clear sides 73sc; rib and long
9kc.