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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

narrow and sometimes very crooked
and dirty, few Of them are vaulted
over. The Mussulman temple is the
most prominent object in the modern
Jerusalem. occupying n il does. che
site Of the sjill more interesting edi-
fee erected by Solomon IN the
proudest period OF Jewish history.
But the Christian pilgrim j more
readily attracted by less splendid
objects. the memorials of his own
more humble faith. Among these
the most remarkable i the church
OF the Holy Sepulchre, which is
built on the lower part OF tue slop-
ing Hill near the place where il i
Joined 10 Mount'Morish. TWISTING
this sacred church the attention is
first directed 10 the stone on which
the body OF our Lord was anOinted
and prepared for the tomb. then the
place where the blessed Virgin stood
when Christ was on the cross. Adj
vancing n little further we came TO
n round space immediately under
the dome, surrounded with sixteen
large columns which support the
gallery above. In the centre of this
space stands the Holy Sepulchre.
Leaving this hallowed spot we were
conducted TO the place where our
Lord appeared TO Mary Ma9alene.
and were then conducted to Mom
Calvary and the spot shown where
the Savior was crucitied, and the rent
in the rock. The circumstance that
almost all the events which attend
ed the close of our Savior's minis
try are covered by the roof ola sim
gle church, might excite doubt as
to the eXactness of the location
maintained by those in charge of
these holy places, but il is not at all
probable that the early Christians
would have allowed these places so
interesting and so dear TO the affec-
tons of the early church 10 fall into
a speedy oblivion. Bethlehem is
situated about six miles distant sur
rounded with gardens of fig trees
and OLIVES, q convent marks the
place of the Saviour's birth, and was
built by Helena, after removing
the idolatrous structure. said to have
been erected by Adrian, from
feeling of contempt or jealousy
towards the Christians. This con-
vent contains two churches, an upper
and lower one under the same roof.
The former contains nothing re-
but when you descend to
the lower one and at the farther ex-
tremity yOu are shown the place
which embraces the sacred spot
where Christ was born. j. A. w.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

The following is Prof. -Tice's probable
weather for this month 1st, clear or fair
and cold; cd 10 5th, falling barometer, end
ing in clOuding, threatening weather,
with local rain or snowstorms; 9th to eth,
clear or fair; Sth TO 18th, cloudy, threaten
ing, and heavy rain and snowstorms /;
heavy gales may be expected on the At
lantic ocean and coast about the 10th and
18th, continuing to the 18th on the ocean !;
18th to 18th, on the continent clear or fair
and cold; 18th TO 18th, cloudy, threaten
ing weather, with local rain and snow
storms 10Th to 18th, clear or fair and
cold 10Th to 21st, falling barometer, end
ing in clouding, threatening weather,
with heavy RAIN and snowstorms in places !;
Dad TO 94th, clear or fair; 25th to 9th, fall
ing barometer, accompanied with clouds
and threatening weather, with local snow
and transforms 2Sth to 31st, clear or fair.
The average number of storm centers that
cross the continent in December is thir-
teen. Several of these are subdivisions
of one and the same storm center. Often
during this month storm centers that have
originated at different points unite and
form single center point before leaving
the continent The center becomes in
tensfied by the union with one or more
minor centers. There are on an average
three heavy centers during the month, with
heavy rain and snowfalls on land and de-
structive gales at sea. The earthquake
periods are 4th, 9th, 18th, 14th, Goth and
Goth. A partial, very small eclipse of the
sun, December 1 ,notyisible in the northern
Hemisphere. \ total eclipse of the moon,
December Is, not visible in the United
States, except short time on the Pacific
coast. A partial eclipse of the sun, De-
cember 81, visible in nearly all of North
America, beginning about O'Clock A. NJ,
and ending 9:aS.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

WILLOW CITY, GILLESPIE. co.
NnXnnl hn,. y 1871

WILLOW CITY, GILLESPIE. Co,
November -, 1880.
Editor STATESMAN:
The denlZens OF Willow are again made
happy by your announcement of the rise
in cotton. Go on doing the good work of
making people happier and better. If
Hancock was not elected you have the
consolation of Knowing that you did all
you could TO do so. and we appreciate your
faithfulness in this and all other things.
Although cotton has gone up we fear we
can not avail ourselves of the benefit I'M
Ill IL will be too late, for the roads lead
ing to Austin are so bad that no sane
teamster will undertake the trip.
for double freight, and there is serious
talk of turning trade to san Marcos. Is ii
possible that Austin will stand so much
in her own light as TO not see that she will
be bound TO lose trade If she does not work
roads leading to the upper counties.
Make good road to Oatmanyille, and we
can stand the rest. Teams do well 10
make the trip from Austin to Oatmanville
in two and three DAYS in bad weather. and
this can and should be remedied.
We have had very bad weather in this
county this month. IL has been raining
and freezing for the last four DAYS and Ii
is still raining. \ great many of the
farmers have had their sweet potatoes
frozen. The hogs have got very fat on
the mast, and pork Is plentiful ana selling
ut from three To five cents per pound.
Much OF the cotton viii be lost for the
want OF good weather TO gather il in.
Our cotton has been bringing the finest
prices, the farmers generally taking great
care in gathering, aud the staple Is OF a
superior quality. Write up the road mat
ter. and hope You NAV succeed In wax
ening up the citizens of Austin TO their
duty in the premises. No SIR
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nrIni,er.nrAernra.

kTEa's chTHsHTfc PrLLs are the beet oFpsg !
purEativss for family use. They are the pre
dsct Of long. laborsss. and saecessfai ehenieA
invesrigAtioz.s ard their exiensive sss. b bhS -
sieians In their praetiea. snd 81 Ill eiylIsf -
tons. proves them Tie beer and mosf sGeet.al :.
pargs,sve pm that medical science can devise.
Being purely segstsbie no harm can a+iss fs6sa 81
fheiT nee. In intrinsic value and eurntiss po6-1
eTB no other ftiis CAL Be- compared with fhen.
ana every person. knoE1nR their viftnes. 0lIIe 4
employ fhems when NEEDED. They keeD fha .
9 ysfem IN perfect order. ana manfaln ~ kelI-
searching and edectuai. tney are apacfaflV
e14ptsd 70 the Deeds - the digestive abpsrnf1f ~
oeranRefaen;s 81 which they prevent and eare.
phynic 70 employ for children and weakena1
Consultations where mild. but eGeelan e.
thnrtic - repaired
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About two years and half ago n thief
got away with one of DIR. Brushes horses.
Six months after the doctor had another
horse stolen, and all attempts to hear from
or recover the horses proved futile, and
they were given up as lost fol good. A
few day sage, to the great establishment of
the Doctor and his family, the two horses
quietly walked up to the gate looking as
innocent aud lamb-like as if they had new
er been from home. The horses were
above the average, and of course the Doc
tor is well pleased that they took no.
ton to return home.
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The County Commissioners.

Tho county commissioners court was
in session yesterday and transacted good
deal of routine business, in the way of APP
proving accounts, etc. The bonds of Ed
Creary as sheriff, A. j. Jernigan as treas
urer, and j. J. Strsckland as constable of
precinct No. ., were all approved. The
court then took up the question of roads,
and passed resolution that this COM
missioners court appropriate $1,000 for
the purpose of improving the main thor
oughfares leading into the city, provided,
the citizens ofAustin subscribe $4,000, and
that those of the county subject to road
duty, devote four days work on such
roads, as under the law, they are obliged
to work. The whole TO be under the SUI
perintendency of ne engineer to be select
ed by the commissioners court, and
committee of five to be appointed by those
subscribing, of the citizens of Austin.
There were several citizens from the
country before the commissioners giving
their views as to what roads needed the
most work, and the amount ofwork neces-
sary to put them in good order. Not
single business man of Austin was pros
ent to give information or advice on the
subject, Notwithstanding, it lisa question
of vital Importance to the business inter-
est of the city. The court also appropri-
ated $500 for the purpose of fixing up
county court room and the partition wall
be removed and the court room and the
room now used by the Assessor thrown
into one. The present Indebtedness of
the county is $4,000 with $4,000 in
treasury and $4,000 in bonds called in.
At the suggestion of Judge Fillmore the
commissioners deliberated upon our
county Indebtedness and 1t is proposedto
fund $4,000 of bonds in as low bond as
can be sold at par, the interest on same
not to exceed six per cent. and to be re-
deemed ut the option of the county
after ten years and payable in
twenty years. The other SI5, 900 of in
debtedness is to be held to apply the
sinking fund to as money accumulates in
the treasury. This amounts TO be called
In within the next thirty days, and an ar
rangement made for a reduction of inter-
est. The commissioners also determined
to charge counties sending prisoners
here for safe keeping bit day for each,
In addition to their board; Owing to a
press of business, appointing a SUI
perintendent for the county poor
farm was postponed until next Saturday.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

Gen. Jones is in receipt Of information
that outlaws and desperadoes are defying
the authorities and overrunning Edwards
county. A company Of rangers have,been
ordered to the county and the disturbances
of conrsc will cense.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

Yesterday morning, as the convicts
were at work on the extension near the
Blaneo, two of them, Harry Douglass and
John Grey attempted to escape. Isaac
Hargrass, the guard, ordered them 10
stop. but they refused, and he fired. Grey
fell, and it was thought he was killed, but
he was soon up making of with all dis
dispatch. The guard again fired, this
time the charge of buckshot took effect
i'm the back, just between the shoulders
of Douglass, killing him instantly. Grey
kept on, but Was oyerhauled by a Mr.
Becky and brought back to camp. -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

The Secretary of State has received cer-
tiiicates Of election from forty representa-
tive districts and eight senatorial dis
tricts. Until certificates are received from
all it will be impossible to make out n cor
rect list Of the members af the next legis-
lnture.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

An Old Lazy writes rs: II am sixty
nve year, Old and was feeble and nervous
all the time, when bought 4 bottle Of
farker's Ginger Tonic. have used a lit
lie more than one bottle aud feel a. well
as NJ thirty, and am snre that hundreds
iced just such medicine See adYer-
tisemeut
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

We have been shown by Il gentleman in
this city apass given by Gen. Sam Houston
ut Columbus, Texas, on the 18th of No
yember, 1895. TO n soldier by the name of
Charles Stanley. Few writer's could
equal the bold signature of the general.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

To be beautiful. buOyapt and healthy,
the whole female constitution must MAIN
tain regular action during Il certain period
oflife. Otherwise, no female can possibly
remain healthy, and she who does not know
this acknowledged fact, is quite ignorant.
But should you by some exposure, become
irregular and suffer with many troubles,
what do you propose to dor As we have
experience in that line, let us say that
ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERs IS the most
wonderful female regulator in use, 1t
don't fail.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

4 QUEER HEAD pANTRENIAN.-Th
Jesse Hoyt, famous New York steam
boat, used to have for head pantryman Il
bent and crippled darkey, whose face was
as full of humor rs his form was of kinks
and knobs. His name was Robert Smith.
and his malady was chronic rheumatism
He tried Giles Imminent Iodide AmmOui;,
for a week of the present winter, and next
season intends TO astonish his old ac-
quaintance on the Hoyt by his appearance
as a sound man.
Giles Pills cure Erysipelas.
Sold by all druggists, Send for pam
phlet. DIR. GILES.
120 West Broadway, \. 7.
Trial size % cents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

When man asks Il favor of newspa-
per Office, and states that he has been a
subscriber for a number of years. de-
NAL becomes an impossibility. The argu-
ment is clinched, and he can have the en-
tire establishment for the asking.
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Weather Record
The following is a summary ofthe worl

The iollowingis summary ofthe work
accomplished by the Bible agencies OF
this state during the past twelve months:
Days OF service, 41sS; miles travelled, "a
o5s. families visited, A, seq; families found
without the Bible, 1916; destitute families
supplied, sSl2; destitute individuals sup
piled, Sl96; books sold, =, 29o; valued at
SSSSl .ess books donated, 5sSS, valued at
slseS.le In addition. a large number OF
pulpit Bibles were donated to mission
churches, and hundreds Of volumes of the
Holy Scriptures were supplied to feeble
Sunday schools, to the seamen in our sea-
port towns. TO the soldiers upon our non
tier, aud 20 the Cinnamon in our state.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

She attended ball-danced 30 late
hour-became observation-disclosures home
thinly clad, in cold. damp night air. and
caught cold. Next Observation-Disclosures
of appetite-slight fever-dry skin--pains
and aches - chilly sensations indlsposi-
ton to get up. Remedy--one bottle Eng
LIsH FEMALE BITTERs, prepared special
ly for such conditions. Never fails either
in recent or chronic cases.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

The convict, Douglass, shot and killed
on the international extension Monday,
was arrestedin this county by Officer d.
b. Withers for horse theft. He was tried
and convicted in the district court and
was sent out on the extension from the
county iail nbont two weeks ago.
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Yor s.Is ~ AT D..L...

Food for the brain aud nerves that VIII
tnyigoFate the body without fnfoxIcafifr
Il what we need IN these dayk % rush ana
woTry. Parker's Ginger Tonic restores !.
brings good health quicker than anyfhfnr
you can use. Iri1sn<. See other column.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09
Special Notices.

II. L. Marks, Photographer. zoo Con-
gress Avenue. Artistic pictures taken
FOR all. .Ssreatsea fret premiums received
from the Capital State Fair Association.
oggntf
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ENGLISH FEMALE BIrTERs is not
beverage but Is a powerful and unmistrf-
able female tonic, imparting iron 10 IN
poyerishing blood. gives = keen appetite
aids digestion and proper assimfIaiion az
food, strengthens the feeble, invirorafes
the chronic, and is prompt and reilabie IN
IT'S effects.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

Look out for horse thieves. Sunday
night Mr.. Charles VOLTS horse was
stolen from the yard just In the rear OF
his dry goods store.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

=. DECOTDovA. notary public aud Uni
ted States Commissioner. Particular nt-
teution paid 70 taking interrOgatories.
Ot45 fy
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Throw off that Respondent spirit-crush
that feeling of despair-be cheerful, happy
and well. Take Simmons Liver Regula-
tor, when mind and body are depressed,
with cold eXtremitics. Fever Fiushes, Cos
tiveness, dull Headache, bad taste in the
mouth, and an indiSpOsitiOn TO stir about.
For over fortyyears Simmons Liver Regu-
lator has proved its great value in all dis
cases of the Liver, Bowels and Kidneys
g1ving life and health to thousands who
would otherwise have sunk into untimely
graves or endured the torture of a living
death.
Il was sufferer from Dyspepsia for
several years, and was at last confined to
my bed, and should no doubt have remain
ed there until death should have come 10
my relief, but for II friend of mine at
Weldon, n. c., recommending Simmons
Liver Regulator to me, and at the same
time with request that | would use il,
which l did with the most happy result.
am now well, and eat anything | wish
without any bad affect.
W. A. PEARsoN's. CASTOR z. o., n. c.
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Some OF the papers have expressed SUR

Some Of the papers have expressed sur
prse at the estimate made by CORES.
pendent of Bradstveet's, that il costs S4O,-
600, 900 to pick the cotton crop /; but that
estimate Is made on the basis offifty cents
per hundred poaads for picking, and as
fnlly eighty cents Is the prevailing rate In
Texss, while as high as Si.s5 has been
paid this year, it Is probable that $4,000,
600 would better represent the cost of
picking out the cotton of the United
states. ofthis amount probably So, 0O0,-
600 is paid 20 eolored men. The cost of
picking this year has been higher than
usual.
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saturday erening late, little boy, APP
pareniiy an idiot, was picked up on the
streets and lodged In the station house
where he now Is He Is about eight years
'eld aud Is Wen dEessed in a suit of dark
clothes, blown stockings, and has on a
pair OF good shoes. He had with him a
little black basket con,sinsuz 4 smsll
quantity Of food. In lsls pocket w.
handkerchief marked c. Ceter. Thsn,.,-
fellow cannot speak dlstincflv. nor e. -
tell his name, or whenee he came. N.Y.
asked by The reporter where he lived ~
pointed 10 The basket OF food. Al t5,,,ss
Ne appears distressed, and weeps ana crIes
for mama. His parents, or those s6a
know anything about him. are requested
10 call AZ tie police station.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

Young ladies, in case of a gentleman
wishing to marry-lIterally in the market
with his heart-he wears plain or chased
ring upon the forefnger of the left (or
heart) hand. When success attends his
suit, and he is actually engaged, the ring
passes to tho third finger. If, however,
the gentleman desires to tell the fair ones
that he not only is not 's in the Market"
but does not design TO marry at all, he
wears the signet upon his little finger,
and all ladies may understand that he Is
out of their reach. with the fair sex the
claws of the ring" ares A plain erchased
ring on the little finger OF the right hand
implies "notengaged," or, In plain words,
''ready for proposals, sealed or other
WISE" When engaged, the ring passes
20 the first finger of the left hand. When
married, the third finger receives #. If
tho fair. one proposes TO defy all siege TO
her heart, she places rings on hsfefiIst and
fourth fingers --one on each like two
charms, TO keep away the tempter. 1t is
somewhat singular that this disposition
Of rings is rare.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

The laret and hnesf assof1msBf 1of
dressing ca e.. fu table for Chf1str1as
gins, q Osesr Sam esiz's PhnfmaeJs Corr
gress Avenue and Pecan street. noz3lllai
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

A PENNY SAVED Is TwoPENCE EARN
ED.-A little SOZODONT, used right
along every day, costs but little trouble
aud is pleasant always. 1t saves years of
suffering from diseased gums and teeth in
latter days. Its use is economical of time
and comfort. Use SOZODONT.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09
Local and Other Matters.

Advertisers should begin to send In
their orders for our New Year edition,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

y new feature in the construction of
telegraph lines has just been adopted on
the san Antonio extension. Every sixth
pole has a first class ground wire attached,
50 thatin case of run off or collision the
conductor is enabled TO telegraph without
fail. Repairing is facilitated and the gen.
eral advantages are great.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

No remedy in the world ever came into
such universal use. or has so fully won
The confidence of mankind, as Ayers
Cherry PectOral for the cure of Coughs,
Colds and Consumption.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

What are the citizens ofthis place going
TO do about assisting in having the roads
worked?
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Go TO Mrs. VI. Smiths, on the corner OF
Pecan and BrlZos streets, TO buy your
pattern hats and bonnets, satins, silks,
velyets, pushes, hats trimmed and un-
trimmed. The cheapest in the city.
Oc5 If
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-09

An English physician. DIR. shorthanse
who has made special study Of intoxica,
ton In its various phases. states. I'm tho
BrirSsk Medical Journal, that, aceordiur 10
his observation, "intoxieatlon from vine
or malt liquor is likely to cause its suhject
10 fan on his side, whisky brings him
down on his face, and cider or perry in
yariably lays him on his back. lie sup
poses the different drinks act on various
organs the crerebro-spinal system.s It's
now in order for some enterprising mixer
ofdrinks 70 carefully compound mixture
81 beverages that viii have the effect OF
keeping 4 fellow exactly balanced.
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A Gard.

Cattle and hide inspectors Office isover
AlcXandor's drug store, near the court
house. no3G 2tawtf
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To al who are suffering nom the errors
aud indiscretious of youth, nervous weak
ness. early decay, loss of manhood, etc.,
/ will send a recipe that will cure you,
FREE or CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America Send selfaddressed envelope
20 the REv. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Sutton d,
Eet0 York CITY. apIseod&wlyr
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Trial size % cents.

An Eastern paper says: Every man
who goes into the lumber woods this Win
ter should take with him Il supply of john
sons Anodyne Liniment and Parsons
Purgative Pills. This little prccautiOn
may save months of labor and much suf-
fering"
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MARRIED-At The residence Of Judge
James II. Bell. on December eth, by Rev.
L. b. Wright, ID. D., Mr.. JOSEPH ;.
COPIES, of BraZoria county, and Miss
KATE \. MCGILL, of Austin.
Mr.. Copes, the gentleman so fortunate
as to win the rare prize that is to bright
en- and gladden. his life, Is nephew of
Judge James II. Bell, and Z member of an
old and prominent family Of Brazoria
county. Miss McGill is the daughter of
A b. McGill, Esq, one of orr Oldest and
most respectable citizens, and is young
lady of whom it would be impossible to
speak In terms of praise too glowing. The
STATESMAN wishes the happy couple Il
long, happy, and prosperous life. They
left on tire Central train for their future
home in BraZoria county.