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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

IT was Conkling who said that
When man begins 10 sniFcl about
his duty il is time 10 give him n
wide berth. II appears now that
Guiteam had a duty to perform, and
hence he is swinging around ia
Judge COX'S court with all the free
dom any man would who has
followed the dictates OF sound con-
science.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

Col. HERBERT FIELDEN, promi-
nent lawyer of Georgia, is at present
in Austin, having come to Texas TO
make his home in the state. lie is
a gentleman of rank in his profess
Sion, and at one time he was the
choice Of South Georgia for gov
erDOr; at another he had very
strong following for the United
States senate. lie has devoted his
life to the practice Of law, and will
continue 10 engage in il in Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

KEIFER and HiscUck are in The
lead for the speakership, with kas-
sUE a Sou'I tHiIu. HHC UICcHUack-
ers are trying to m"ke trade with
each candidate, BIZ aeir chances are
slim, and they wi AVE to succeed
in martyrizing th De la Martyr.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08
AN exchange finds foult vi,h ,

AN exchange finds fault with the
proposed organization of the state
university. FROM the prospectus
1t would appear that the literary
part Of the institution is te be su-
bordinated to the medical depart
ment, tho main university to the
branch, since seveH chairs are pro-
yided to teach the theory of medi-
cine. against one each in the other
great departments Of science. The
fact is compliment to the doctors
belonging to the board. The
mightiest prevail, and that is what is
the matter with the organization.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

The new president of Chill, Don
Domingo Santa Maria, was at twen-
ty sub-secretary of state in the de-
partment of justice, and has been
twice exiled for championship of
progressive ideas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

OKLAHOMA is a reality SO far.
Captain Payne has been sending
people forward to Payne co1nty,
Oklahoma, until 5000 are there. Ok
lahoma City is in Payne county, and
after operating for some months on
the Texas border Captain Payne has
one to the front
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

UNLESS the Tildenites and the
kelleyites stop this eternal bicker-
ing in New York politics. the state
will be wholly Republican after
awhile. The curse of Antonio
should rest on both of them.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

The fact that Mrs. Garfield, as
stated, receives thirty to sixty let
tiers daily begging for money, shows
that the beggars know where there
is plenty of money; but it is not
stated that they get any of it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

The king of Bavaria is credited
with the authorship of book just
published at Paris, entitled, "The
Real Nilsson of Kings, by One of
Them" The book denounces Bis
marck and the war of 1870.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

CARDINAL MANNING has declared
himself in favor of legislation to pnt
down intemperance, maintaining
that moral means have been tried
enough and proved insufficient.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

MAYOR GRACR. of New York.
proposes to reduce the salary ac-
count of the city government from
$lO,OO0,OOO to 100000 per year, by
cutting OFF all sinecures and redue-
ing all salaries.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

SENATOR DAVID DAVIS has made
one Weleker senate restaurant keep
er, but he will not feel in a very well
coming mood when he sees the SEN
ator wadling OF with a fifty cent
lunch in a ten dollar capacity.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

HONE SECRETARY HARcOURF de-
clares that the British ministry will
not swerve from the course neces-
sary for the good of the kingdom,
though they lose the Irish vote.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

HowGATE stole thousands and had
to travel; Brady and Dorsey laid up
millions aud are able to stay at
home and run the prosecution to
suit themselves.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

Sometime during the year 1873, color
ed man known in the neighbo borhood Of
Walnut creek, north of the city, as Sam
johnson, entered the residence OF Col.
rutherford, and breaking open a trunk.
rifled 10 fits contents and left for parts
unknown. The grand jury indicted him
Tor burglary and warrant was Issued
for bis arrest and placed in the hands or
an officer, but Sam could not be found. A
few days ago Sheriff Creary heard he was
living in Brazos county and went down
and arrested him. and yesterday morning
brought him 70 town and lodged him IN
Jail and be Will be tried at this term OF
the court.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

THoUGH protection and free trade
enter largely into the discussion in
the canvass for speaker Of the
house, there is hardly any proba-
bility Of anything else but strict
party vote excepting among the
Greenbackors, who, as their name
indicates, are on The make. The
development Of such a faculty
causes them TO become the natural
allies Of the Republicans.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

CAPTAIN EAps has reached Mex.
leo, and with corps of engineers,
is going to thoroughly inspect the
proposed ship railway route.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

The meat and vegetable stalls In the
city market were rented yesterday at
auction. Only three or four or the meat
stalls were taken. some Of the butchers
being dissatisfied withfbe laws and Fegu-
lations governing the market and sale or
meats OF the stalls rented the highest
price obtained was S25 for three months
Tor meat, and 81 for the vegetable. Near
ly all the vegetable men viii remain at
their old stands' one source OF COM
nlaiut amoug tile city market butchers 10
the law permitting any number OF meat
markets 10 be scattered about the city.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

WILLIAMS RANCH, December L.
Quite a norther blew up yesterday even
ing. which cooled the atmosphere very
much.
George Shirley, who was struck few
days ago on the head with rock by Bill
Williams. died Sunday night at O'Clock.
Constable Collins and two other men
went in search OF him but he made good
his escape before they arrived at his
house.
The health of our town is very good.
Stock of all kinds are in fine order.
Business good.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

AN effort will be made TO suspend
the coinage of the silver dollar. Di-
rector Burchard, of the United
States mint, reports in favor of it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

IF Mary Anderson marries all the
men to whom the newspapers en-
gage her, she will be compelled to
start a female Utah of her own,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

COLEMAN, December 2.-Mr. WILL
liams, who lives about ten miles from
this place, went wildcat hunting the
other day, and during the chase the cat
ran INTO very dense thicket, pursued by
the dog. Mr.. Williams follow ed his dog
into the middle Of the thicket, where he
came upon the skeleton of man. As
soon as the discovery was made known
jury went out and held an inquest. The
man must have been murdered about last
spring, as the body was covered with half
grown brush. A bullet hole was found
in the skull near the position of one Of
the eyes, From the measurment of the
bones the man must have been at least
six feet in height. Three of the back
teeth on the right side of the lower Jaw
were filed with amalgam. The skeleton
was fully dressed, having on black
broadcloth coat and pair of stripped
cotton trousers. By the skeleton was q
pair of saddlebags containing three new
pairs of drawers, two pairs of gray socks
and three boots-a pair of new ones and
an old one. The old boot was for the
right foot, and had hole cut in 1t, as II
the great toe of that foot had been sore.
The new boots had not been worn much.
An old saddle, the horn of which
had been broken and mended with
iron,A also a new cotton stake
rope and an iron stake-pin were
found near the skeleton. There were
also found near by saddle blanket and
girth, to both of which gray hairs were
adhering. Ia the pockets of the clothes
found on the skeleton horn-handie
pocket knife was found, the small blade
ofwhIch had been broken and filed down
to the shape of screw-driyer. A low
crowned hat was also found near the
skeleton. The place where the skeIe-
ton was found is called Robinson's Peak,
and is about ten miles northwest of fCole-
man.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

GOVERNOR BLACKBURN, of Ken
tucky, has gotten into a weaving
way in tho pardoning business.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08
THE LOSS

on the building and furniture, which is
covered by insurance, will probably
amount to between $500 and $500. Mrs.
ThOmpson's loss Will amount to $500 or
S400, she having lost beautiful pair of
diamond earrings, present to her in the
West Indies, and large portion of her
wardrobe. AS soon as Mr.. Peter Lawess
heard of the loss of Mrs. Thompson's
diamonds, and learning they were gift
which she highly priced, he promptly,
and with that generosity for which he is
noted, offered to replace them. and re-
quested herto visit any of the jeweIry
establishments In the city and replace
them, il possible, at his expense. During
the wild disorder and alarm the coolEess
and bravery OF Miss Creese, Miss EllistOn
and Carlton, who were in rooms adjoin-
ing Mrs. Thompson's. was of character
not often exhibited under such trying
circumstances. The conduct of Mr..
Bishop and Barton is highly spoken of
and their eff rts and pFomptness in Civ
ing the alarm prevented disastrous fire
and the possible loss Of human life.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

IF is possible that letters may soon
be carried for two instead OF three
cents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

That breadstufs are advancing IN price.
That the International is doing heavy
freight business.
That the Austin pulpits are supplied
with able ministers.
That the roller skating rink business in
this city is not good one.
That this is the time TO advertise your
holiday goods.
That the church members who have
week, will do well to attend church to-
day.
That the new hydrants put mp OF late
are vast Improvements over the old ones.
That the gas company is now furnish
ing the best of gas at prices cheaper than
That the grOeers are filling their estab-
lishments with Christmas sweetmeats.
That the city needs more and better
sidewalks IN many localities.
That the market Is we'll supplied with
tropical fruits.
That the bald bealed Opcra-goer. who
sits on the upper refr row oi seats in The
gallery, Is the one VINO left home To nt
tend the lodge.
That the retail dry goods trade was
never better.
That there is no eud OF applicants for
positions as conductors, engineers and
trainmen on the Austin and Northwest
ern.
That the hotel business is unusually
good, travel being very great.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

CoMANcHE, December 1.-Preparation
are being made by the flremen for
grand Christmas ball, and invitations
will be broadcast I'm few days.
A grand supper was given by the ladies'
ofthe united Sunday school Friday night
which realized large amount for that
institution.
The stores are all bedecked with Christ
mas goods, and active preparations are
being made for the holidays.
Mr.. j. p. Dickson, one OF our leading
merchants, is expected from Galveston,
where he has been upon tour with
handsome bride, whom he has just mar
ried in Gonzales.
Prospecting for coal is steadily being
pushed in the northern portion of the
county, and some fine specimens have
been obtained.
Business good
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

GEORGETOWN, December 1.-Sheriff
Tucker, of this county, brought and jailed
two men to-day, Alex Summers, from
near Fort McKavitt, charged with theft
OF cattle, was arrested near Corn Hill, and
). E Harris, charged with embezzlement
OF mules and wagon.
Ben Tarver, who was arrested and
brought here some days since, had an ex-
animation to-day. He will be required
to give bond in three cases, two in the
district court. One theft of wagon, and
the other theft offour bales of cotton ) and
The case of Burn & Daguan,v. p. Kop-
pei, ct al, was concluded here yesterday.
The verdict of the jury for plaintiff
against Koppel for four hundred and six
dollars and eighty-fve cents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

Wednesday evening about Z O'Clock
three armed men entered j. A. Blanton's
store at Hutto, Williamson county. They
appropriated heavy suit OF clothing
each and carried of three watches,
gold, nickle and brass one. The former
Is a very fine time keeper and valued at
$500. 1t 10 engraved on one side boy
and pony, and on the other a ship. At
tached TO it was fine chain. Five hun
dred dollars reward is offered for the ap-
prehensi0n offhe robbers,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08
NO 10
ALMOST A coNFLAGRArIoN.

THE IMMINENT PERIL OF MRS. c. IL.
THOMPSON OF HAvERLY's "wIDOw
BEDoTr" COMPANY.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

LIBERTY HILL, December 1.-The Aus
tin and Northwestern narrow gauge
railroad surveying corps have their line
by our place, and are some eight miles
above here running IN the direction OF
Burnet. We think now we wlllhave no
trouble in getting a depot From the
number of railroad wagons that passed
here to-day, the Gulf, Colorado and Santa
Fe railroad will have quite replenish-
ment of teams. as they are going to work
on the said road near Lampasas.
A great many horse rancheros are
complaining of lameness among suck
ing colts, from which great many have
died.
The firm of Harris ~ Son are preparing
to leave here. They are going TO LAM
pasas where they have already busi-
ness house.
The weather is very unsettled.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08
TEXAS BY TELEGRAPH.

RIO GRANDE CITY, December 1.-Sher-
i'd j. Z. Martin and Louis Henry, while
returning from serving citation, were
waylaid and most foully murdered about
six miles below town to-day, about one
O'Clock. This is the boldest and most out
rageous crime that has occurred for long
time in this vicinity. Sheriff Martin had
been collecting taxes, and was robbed of
all he had. This makes the fourth MUIR
der that has occurred within a few miles
of this place in the last month. The cit.-
zens will appeal to the governor to send
rangers here and clear the country of this
band OF cut-throats in the manner Nc
Nelly did it few years ago. There is
now posse of citizens accompanied by
detachment of United States troops en-
deayoring to follow the trail OF the MUIR
derers. Colonel Bliss, commander Mt
Ft. Ringgold, has offered TO the civil au-
thorlties all the assistance he can possi-
bly, render.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08
READ THE RECORD.

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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

1Hn LRADfNs SCIENTISTS OF TO-DAY agree tnat
most diseases are caused by disOrdered Kidneys
or Liver. IL, therefore. the Kidneys and Liver
are kept In perfect order, perfect health will be
the result. This truth has OILY hcen known a
short time, and for years people suffered great
agony without being able to lind relief. The
discovery OF Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver
Curo marks now era in the treatment Of these
uoubles. Made from simple tropical leaf Of
raro value, it contains Just the elements ncccs-
sary TO nourlsh and invigorate both OF these
great organs, and safely restore and Keep them
In order. IL IN POSITIVE REMEDY for ali the dis.
eases that causo pains In the lower part OF the
body--for Torpid Liver, Headaches, Jaundice,
DtEEinesa, Gravel, Fever, Ague, Malarial Fever,
Urinary Organs.
II IL an excellent and safe remedy for females
during Pregnancy. IL will control Menstrual
ton, and is Invaluable for Leucorrhrp or Falling
of the Womb.
As Blood Purifier II is uncqualed, for u cures
the organs that make the blood.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08

On Thursday morning Hayerly's "Wid-
CIV Bedott' company reached the city
from San Antonio, aud nearly the entire
troupe were assigned rooms at the
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-03-30

September. and If properly managed con-
tinues good until December. There Is no
danger Of raising too MANY Of themas they
will always command remunerative prices.
The Duchess of 0ldenburgh, is a new
variety; tree hardy, fruit. of good quality
for eating and cooking. being nearly as
tart as the Astrachan; ripens in September
and keeps only two or three weeks. The
Hampshire Sweet Is very desirable apple
both for eating and for making sauce. II
natures in September and will keep unit
February. The Tolman Sweet is perfect
winter variety, and in my opinion the best
sweet winter apple that | I'm acquainted
with.
For all purposes and under all circum'
stances the Fameuse apple is my favOrite--
for three reasons,-the tree is very hardy
having been brought to Canada by the
French nearly a century ago, and
thoroughly acclimated in that cold climate
The fruit ripens in October, and if handled
with care and judgment will keep until
March. 1t is an apple that suits nearly
every body's taste and is fine for cooking.
The Golden Russell with me has proved
rather of a shy bearer, and the fruit quite
difficult to keep in good condition for this
reason, as it has no enamel on its skin
if it comes in contact with light and air, it
is quite certain to lose part of its juice by
evaporation and shrivel; to remedy this |
pack them in barrels and cover them with
dry sand.
Now for my process of picking and stor-
ing apples, and | will close this perhaps
too long paper. l gather my winter
apples before they get too ripe. l think
they will keep much better to ripen IN the
cellar than on the tree. pick them all
by hand from the tree. and not from the
ground. never pour them from one bas-
ket to another, but always handle them AS
carefully as would eggs store them
upon shelves three Or four apples thick
keep my cellar cool so that water will
freeze in some parts of it in cold weather
and let them alone.
Brother farmers,if you have not already
planted an orchard, regard it as n duty to
do so at your earliest opportunity. Buy
your trees of nursery-men in your Owr
vicinity, and remember that the rest de
ponds upon close attention to the minutia
of the business. In orcharding the "minl
anise and cummin must attend thu
weighter matters of the law" and walk
with them hand in hand.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-03-30

Maple sugar makers of New England
and New York state NAV calculate on q
season that will be about medium "a little
nearer poor than a good one for their
product. The general run of sugar will
he better, or whittier, this year than last
year. add II few points, established by
observation and experience: l A rock
maple will make more sugar than white
maple, but il will not be so white. 2.
second growth maple will make whittier
sugar than others. 3. The whittier the wooC
the whittier the sugar; the darker the wooC
the darker the sugar. a. The thinner. oil
more sparse the trees, the better the sugar
the thicker the stand of trees the poorer the
sugar. 5. The smaller the tree the sweetel
the sap; the darker the bark the more ant
sweeter the sap 6. Were to pick out n
tree to see how much sugar | could make
from it, | would take one standing near 8
cold spring; tree standing near surface
be the poorest; wet land gives US much
sap, but it is poor; rocky and dry land
gives little but sweet sap. z. If you should
tap tree directly below where it has been
tapped, even rs long rs fifteen years ago
do not bore it nearer than one foot of the
| old hole; and if you tap it above Ct near
directly above), be sure and not tap nearer
than two feet. s. The lower you tap the
more sap you will get, but it will be of All
inferior quality; the higher you tap tn,
sweeter is the sap, but the less you will
get. 8. The shallower you tap the sweetel
the sap, and the whittier the sugar and the
better the grain, with the least molasses
lin tub.sugar); the deeper You tap the
darker the sugar, with larger per cent
that will not grain. 10. The more spouts
YOU put into a tree the more sap you will
get. IL. The larger the bore the more
sap you will get, and the greater the injury
to the tree. II. If you wish to do the tree
AS little harm rs possible, then plug the
hole air-tight after pulling the spout. ID
A tree will run more and sweeter sap ir
the daytime, and less and poorer in the
night; sap runs the best when the fires
burn the best; sap will run the best wher
the atmosphere is the most heavily charg
ed with oxygen. IA. Sap on the south
side OF tree is the sweetest. Ii. Sap
starts the earliest on the south side of Il
tree, but it will run the latest on the north
side. l6. The top of "a tree contains more
water than any other part of the same, hui
II tapped will produce the least sap. II
The slower you boil the more sugar you
! will make, but it will not be so good. -
Itn0thy Wheeler, nGterbury Centre, ",
The party who goes into the prophesy
ing business at this stage of the world has
rather risky job, and the way the season
opened makes it look as If it might be
nearer good than II poor season, We
never SAW as good..a run rs the one begin
ming about the middle of March.