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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.

NEW YORK, August Ga special
from Americas. Georgia. gives the
following particulars Of the crime
committed in Webster county,
twenty miles west Of that place: ON
the evening OF August 1. il states,
Woodson l.. Gunncb. wcll-tO-do
farmer, left home 10 visit aneighbOr,
and. returning al 10 T.. NJ. found his
wife and nine of ten small children
in a horrible sleep, from the effects
of morphia, administered b. Mrs.
Gunneb. There i no doubt but hat
she prepared the fatal dranght and
administered it to the children and
drank of il herself with fatal effect.
Mr.. Gunneb was married 60 his sec
ond wife seven years ago. and has by
her four children. The other six
are by the first wife. and as far as
known the stepmother has been a
dutiful and kind parent TO them.
Mrs. Gunneb is from highly re-
spectacle family. \ note in The
handwriting of Mrs. Gmneb. found
under the bottle of morphine on lie
table, in which she stated she had
deliberately administered morphine
to the children and herself with the
intention Of destroying them all. and
that she was not actuated by any do
mestic trouble. Owing to the lapse
of time before medical aid could ar
rive Mrs. Gunneb's case. was hope
less She fell back on the bed in an
unnatural sleep which produced IA
tai results. All efforts Of the physi-
clans and friends TO restore were fu-
tile. The children's case was not so
hopeless, and by the efforts of the
physicians, some OF them showed
signs Of returning consciousness
An the step children and some CT
the younger children are now
brought out Of danger. The young
est, an infant of four months, was
saved by the fact that the mother
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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12

DIR. Keen Attempts Ia Commit Suicide.
on the 4th instant DIR. Mathews was
summoned in great haste TO see DR.. Keen,
who the messenger said had shot himself
through the chest. The Doctor has been
residing for some years at st. Elmo, about
seven miles form Austin, on the San An
tonic road. He is spoken of rs young
physician of high promise, and enjoyed a
large increasing and lucrative practice.
The cause of committing such Il rash act
will probably forever remain mystery.
Being held in great esteem by ell who
knew him, with bright prospects ahead,
the news of the Doctors attempt to COM
nit suicide was received by everyone
with the profoundest surprise and regret.
All the information that could be OBJ
tanned was as follows: Yesterday morn
ing about A. NJ, DR.. Keen went over to
borrowed his pistol, no reasons being
asked or given. he soon returned to his
home where he found his brOther-in-law,
with whom he began 4 conversation. He
told his brother-in-law that he was tired
of life, and had made up his mind to shoot
himself, requesting his friend at the same
tipe to take care of his personal proper
", etc. His brother-in-law told him that
he would do anything he should request,
trying also to persuade him against such
a foolish determination. The Doctor
went to the table and wrote letter
which he handed to his brother-in-law,
saying that it contained his wishes, which
he desired him to see carried out. He
then marched to the center of the floor,
seized his revolver, placed the muzzle
against his breast and shot himself
through the body. He sat down and
coolly remarked that he had missed his
mark by two inches, and demanded the
revolver from his mother-in-law, who, in
the meantime, had wrenched it from his
grasp. Being refused it, he was quite
angry, and said heshad not counted on so
much pain, a. he expected instant death
TO follow. When DIR. Matthews arrived,
be found that the bullet had entered his
chest, about two inches below the left
nipple, and made its exit close to the
yertebral column. He was still alive, but
much exhausted from internal hemor-
rhage, and no hope is entertained of his
recovery. So far from regretting the rash
act, he stoutly maintains that if he had it
yet to do he would repeat the act. He also
declares that he does not wish tOreeOver.
On being asked if he wanted to see
clergyman, he said no, stating that he was
as happy as he desired to be, and his whole
concern seemed to be to die painless
death and make his flight to the unknown
country IN an unconscious state.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12

The suggestion that the Repub-
lican Legislature of the Democratic
State of New York should be called
together and enact a law to take
from the people the privilege OF
choosing presidential electors is be-
ing sharply condemned by the
shrewder advisers Of the Republican
party, who know very well that the
reaction sure TO follow would be ia
tai to their hopes of success now and
hereafter. The Albany journal re-
marks: "A few sensational jour
mails are reviving the silly rumor that
it is the purpose of Governor Cor
nell to call an extra session of the
legislature, ostensibly for some lau-
dable purpose, but really to change
the mode of choosing presidential
electors. Nothing has occurred to
justify such rumor, and we have yet
to hear of the first Republican who
desires or would approve ofanything
Of the kind"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12

As the days go OH the news from the
cOttOnfields becomes more favorable, and
those who have travelled extensively say
they often find expressions respecting the
crop by the growers themselves that are
earnest with the yigor of enthusiasm.
Only let the negro, attracted by the
charms of good pay, turn deaf ear to
drums and brass bands, vote quietly
when the time comes, and stand steady
to his work on other days, and let the
frost be delayed in the fall, and the cot
ton belt will for once show the world
what it can do. The press everywhere,
stimulated by the representations of
correspondents, has high eXpecta-
tons. The New York GrdpAic says :
The present cotton crop will, if predic-
tiOns do not fail and prospects are not de-
ceptive, be the largest ever produced.
Texas is now producing more than any
other state, and the increased acreage can
be estimated there by the average tabu-
lated estimates, in which it Is credited
with one hundred and eleven as COM
pared with ninety last year." Louisiana
authority says: 1.-The acreage in Louisi-
ana has been increased this year, and we
are looking for 4 heavy yield from all
sources. If, as seems likely, the crop
should exceed that of last year, it will be
the largect ever produced" So goes on
the story of plenty and anticipation.
We are not through all the possibilities
of evil of course, but the estimate placed
by practical men upon their value can best
be known by observing how subservient
present prices of cotton in the market are
to the favorable prospects of the crop in
the field. The condition of the crop is at
this moment the great factor regulating
current prices, and the dropping position
of the market, and the Encouragement
of spectators, are sufficient proof that
cotton men, as body, have but one opin-
ion as to the crop of cotton now growing;
what that opinion is, is told by the fact
that the middling cotton that sold in
March lastin New York at 13Ic now sells
st l1ge.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12

Hundreds of the readers of the STATES
MAN were asking Thursday if the Grand
Army of Occupation was myth or a re-
atty. The STATESMAN informs all such
that it is real, living institution, with
Gen. James at the head of il in this, the
department Of the Rio Grande. Its pur-
pose, as set out in printed circulars, is to
Americanize certain foreign lands, more
especially, just at this particular time, our
neighboring government Mexico. The
total active strength of the Grand Army
of Occupation is limited to $4,000 men,
10000 of whom are to be raised from the
department of the Rio Grande. These
men are TO be selected, rs far as
practicable from veterans of the war
between the states. After demolish-
ing Mexico, government will be
set up and . Peace will cease her
huttering and fold her wings" The ma
tional jurisdiction will be surrendered to
the United States and merged therein af-
ter favorable concurrent action by the
requisite lawful representatives, subject
to the paramount condition that all grants
and agreements made under authority
from the headquarters of the G. \. D. be
confirmed and ratified, including the val
idity of limited monopoly charters, the
payment of all war expenditures, and the
guarantee of land, money aud public Of
fee to every member of the Grand Army
of Occupation; If these just and reason
able terms be not agreed upon the new
repubiic'will flourish under the care of
the aforesaid army as a separate and indie
pendent government. To move this army
perfect equipment and transportation
will be provided by syndicate, whose
compromising franchise will yield enor-
nous wealth." The franchise is kept Sc
cret, and is only revealed TO members of
the army.
1t il reported here at Gen. James
headquarters that the army is being
rapidly organized, and that the grand
onward move will be made be-
This fact was mentioned yesterday in the
presence OF the Governor by an officer of
G.. A. o. Two OF the officers calledto see
the Governor yesterday TO explain the OBJ
iect of the movement. They were officers
in the state militia. and the Governor, af-
hearing them, said he thought their
action, in connecting themselves with
the movement, was Inconsistent. The
Governor explained the relations they
bore 10 the general and state govern
ments and read the following, which we
commend TO the young men OF the land
and ask them TO be carefully pcrused:
See. 5sS6. Revised Statutes of the
United States, pages 103o.l Every person
who, within the territory or jurisdiction
of the United States, begins, or sets on
foot, or provides or prepares the means
for, any military expedition or enter
prise, to be caWied On nom thence against
the territory or dominion OF any foreign
prince or state, or OF any colony, district
orpeoplc With whom the United States are
at peace. shall be deemed guilty of high
misdemeanor. and shall be fined not eN-
eeeding 5000 and imprisoned not more
than three years.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12

THE first council Of the American Lee
gion of Honor under the name of the Eu-
reka Lodge was organized last Monday
night by Deputy Supreme Commander
DR.. 4. VI. Walker. This lodge was or.
gsnized with twenty-eieht charter men,
bers, and the following officers were
elected: Carl Mayer, commander; Julius
Schutze. orator: {. L. LOwday, secretary;
NJ. NJ. McInnis, collector; +. b. Forster,
treasurer W. +. Green, guide; Fred.
Dohme, warden; z. Sehutze, chaplin
Drs. Mclaughlin and Swesringen. medi.
cal examiners; DIR. Swearingen. post
commander; trustees, Ed. Huppertz, DR..
Swearingen, WI. 0liphant- Ladies are
admitted ON the same terms as the gen.
nemen and derive the same benefits.
There is now nine lodges in the state 10
Gated a follows: Three in Lee county,
two in Milan, one in Bolton. one in
Georgetown. one in san Antonio and one
In Austin
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wtcknp newspaper men, and all 9th
sEe. are weEacd net TO oppose or say any
Ehlng agsinst ,fe g. A. q. Especially do
~ ssk the former Is keep mum In regard
70 Anxthins they may hear touching the
csuse q national supremacy. For the
newspePer men . be denied all CON-
mcrciaI advantages. eliieisl appointments
!. and posts Of honor N TIE new Rcpohl,e
sssal be perfectly dreadful. This i the
warning Issued By The & 4. o. an.
thoaghiiess and uhpatrictic. whs Ii snx
way nffemptto iniure Or impede the esuSe
Of natioaal supremacy. WI b denied ii,
commercial advantages, el.stsal appoints
ments aud posts II honor IN The New Re-
publlc-sh1 wants no narrow Ealndk, no
timid hearts. no pEaillers against The law
OF the ineriiahle--but heroes and here
ines, born vishthe supreme occasion.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12
1T WAS A BIG CHANGE.

But it has Proved the Most Successful
Move ever made by the Baltimore and
Ohio.
The radical change of policy made by
the Baltimore and Ohio this summer has
borne such fruit as calculated to lead to
still greater enterprise and progression
The fast trains are the biggest things ey-
er attempted, and so successfully have
they been maintained, that already the old
road is known far and wide as ''the model
of prompt arrivals and connections the
past three months is unparalleled, and not
an accident of even the most insignificant
character has occurred. The replacing
of so much of the old steal rail with new
steel Of extra heavy weight and the in
the track all summer has brought
il up TO the highest standard. Not many
weeks ago one of the ordinary To-
comotives of the road made q run of 81
miles in less than seventy minutes, and
soon after another made the run Of nine
~ odd miles in less than an hour and for
ty minutes. The. business has increased
so largely As to necessitate the putting on
of many new cars which are patterns of
beauty and comfort. 1t is now by no
means-an extraordinary thing for regular
trains to go out in two sections, carrying
more passengers at one time than former
ly in three days. The dining halls, in
their new dress of paint, paper and fur
niture, are becoming very popular. The
meals served are OF = most satisfactory
character, and the reputation of all the
different halls is becoming national. The
monster new steamer Canton, which
transfers the New York trains of the road
across the bay st Baltimore, is an i'm
mense success, making the transfer in
i've minutes, a great saving of time over
the old way of hauling cars through the
streets, or by the long, dreary tunnel I'M
der the city.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12

THE Greenbackers have plenty of wind,
brass, and such things, but they lack
brains, and the party has about played
very small supple Jack with a very long
string attached, and when the amiable
Republican gets hold of that string it is
wonderful to see how the Jack lops its
arms and legs.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12
Do You Want Health 2

Why will We die? Death, or what is
worse, is the inevitable result of contin-
ued suspension Of the menstrual flow. IL
is a condition which should not be trified
with. Immediate relief is tie only sufe-
guard. In all cases of suppression, sus-
pension or other Irregularities of the
.'courses,' Bradfield's Female Regulator
is the only sure remedy. 1t acts by giving
tone to the nervous centres, improving
the blood and determining directly to the
organs of menstruation, tits legitimate
prescription. and most intelligent physi-
clans use it.
NoTAsULGA, ALA, july :, 1877.
Bradfield's Female Regulator has been
thoroughly tested by me in greatvariety
of cases and 1 am fully convinced that il
is unrivaled for all that class Of diseases
which ii claims to cure.
j. C HUss, NJ. d.
DR.. j. Bradfield, Prop, Atlanta, Ga.
Price S1.50 per bottle. Sold be all Drug
gists and DIR. ]. J. Tobin and o. Samostz,
Wholesale Agents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12

QUITE a .Turore exists in regard to the
use of carbonated drinks. They are be-
coming exceedingly popular. especially
during the summer season. While they
are exceedingly pleasant drink, you can
use them at home or in your business of
fee They cool the stomach, stimulate
the liver and unload the bowels. They
instantly cure heartburn, sour stomach
and sick headache. They are very cheap,
bottle of 20 doses costing only so cents.
The one now in use throughout the coun-
SALINE APERIENT.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12

II WISH WAS DEAD" is an expression
not unfrequently used by the Dyspeptic
and sufferer from Liver disease; the de-
pressed spirits uniting the mind for any
thing and almost driving him TO despair
Be of good cheer. there is life and health
left for you yet. Take Simmons Liver
Regulator. 1t Regulates the liver, dispels
dependency and restores health. Look
well that you get the genuine, prepared
by j. II. Zeilin Il Co.. enclosed in a white
wrapper. with red u on the front.
Il can recommend your medicine All
the health | enjoy, and even my life, !
may say, is in consequence of the SIM
mons Liver Regulator. / would not take
81 600 900 for my interest in the medicine.
w. II. WILSON, Lecturer State Grange,
and President Florida Cooperative Stock
Go , P. of H., Welborn, Florida
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12

THE STATESMAN this morning contains
the advertisement of that old and well
known institution, the Memphis Hospital
Medical College and medical department
OF the Southwestern Baptist University,
situated at Memphis, Tennessee. The
session begins October 1, 1880, and ends
March 1, 1881: For particulars see adver-
E.sement
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, etc.,
1 Will send n recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send a self-addressed envelope
70 the REV. JOSEPH It. INMAN, Station D,
Reto York City. aplSeod&wlyr
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12
Reports from M west are thn.

Reports from the west are that the
streams have been very high. The
Pecos river rose so rapidly that u
drove of mules was divided in the
act of crossing, the waters rising
thirty feet, and the herd could not
be gotten together until il had sub
sided. Mail communication every
where in West Texas has been i'm
peded, and in many cases altogether
destroyed for a week.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12

THE fact that the Mayor of Austin has
determined to close the free and easy va
rlety theaters, has been published by
nearly all the leading papers in the coun-
try. IL IL move that commends itself TO
all, and meets with favorable approval
everywhere.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

have the honor 20 inform the people
OF Travis county that am an independ-
ent candidate for the legislature for
Travis county. JOHN W. GLENN.
July Is, 1880.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12

WE call attention this morning to the
advertisement of the Houston and Texas
Central railway, which under its present
able management, stands at the head OF
the great railway lines in the southwest.
IL passess through the central and best
portion Of Texas, and Is noted for quick
time and sure connections. This line Of
fers special inducements to emigrants
and people desiring to settle in the state.
For information and particulars, address
A. II. Swanson, general superintendent,
ar J. Waldo, general freight and passen-
ger agent, Houston, Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12

The Galveston Ne~S, Telegram,
Post, the Dallas Herald, San Antonio
Express, Waco Examiner and IeIe-
phone, Bonham Meas, the Paris Ter
an, Fort Worth Democrat and some
other lesser lights among the Texas
press have so successfully fought for
Governor Roberts denomination,
that he seems sure to get it on the
first ballot.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-12

Ii there Il a law in this city fOrbidding
teams to be len on the streets without a
driver and Without being hitched. il
should be rigidly enforced. Hardly day
passes that some team LETT standing
does not start OF down a crowded
street, 70 the very great danger
Of all who happen to be upon the thor
eaghfare at the time. Yesterday evening
two horscs attached 10 = hack OF some
kind, left without being lied, started OF
down the Avenue at rapid rate, and 70
ihe imminent peril OF persons crossing
the street. Ifthere Is alaw against leay-
ing teams standing In the public streets
Il should be enforced. II there is none,
one should be enacted Immediately.
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The Mul,ering. Of rur,ou. War.

The Mutterinks Of Furious War.
over two months ago the STATESMAN
reporter was handed circular letter,
dated nj Philadelphia, from Gen. Dslrym-
pie. commander-in-chief Of the Grand
Army Of Occupation, the object of which
is the conquest Of Mexico and annexation
Of the territory 10 the United States. The
letter gave history Of the movement and
stated the reasons why 1t should be made
just at this particular time. Ii also set
forth the rules and regulations that would
govern the
"GRASD ARMY"
together with minute details ss 10 Its or
ganization. number Of officers and men
and the particular branches ofEeryice into
which II would be divided. At the time
this circular was issued the movement
was comparatively IN its incipieney, and
not developed sufficiently TO be divided
up into different departments. Now,
however. il has thrown OF its swaddling
clothes and has reached a degree of man.
hood that possibly will command atten-
ton from thoughtful men. The territory
into departments, with Texas, California
and the Territories of Arizona and New
Mexico constituting the Department OF
the Rio Grande. with Gen. F. W. james
with the rank of Major General, assigned
to its command, with headquarters at
Austin. The first army corps, which is
aggregated $1,000
OFFICERS AND MEN,
will be commanded by Gen. James, who
will designate the proportion of the sew
cral arms of service. Since Gen. James
assumed command, the work of Organiza-
ton has been pushed with zeal, and the
formation of companies and regiments
has progressed most favOrably. Capt. l..
+. Edwards has been appointed Adjutant
General of the fret army corps, and Col
Will Lambert, we believe, has a position
on Major Gen. James staff. Lieut.. Arm
strong. we learn, has been appointed
Colonel of the first Texas cavalry,
300 men of which have been en-
rolled in this county. Capt. William
Won Rosenberg, of the Manning Rifles, to-
gether with fifty of his company, are also
reported Ms having been enrolled, and
are ready to march at 4 moments notice.
One thing is certain, recruiting is actively
going on in this city daily, and from all
we can learn is progressing all over the
state, and companies are being rapidly
organized. Gen. James and several of
his officers had consultation yesterday
evening, but the result of their delibera-
tions is not known. When the onward
move that is to wipe out Mexico is TO he
made is not known The officers APP
preached by the STATESMAN reporter
were reticent about anything connected
with a forward move.