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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

The readers ofthe STATESMAN win
approve the Grape which the paper
wears this morning. the presi-
dent of the United States is dead ;
and, while the sorrow and disap-
pointment of a nationis understood,
the peals of the bell from the City
Hall at this hour, midnight, I'M
presses the sad fact more fully and
iastingly upon the writer of these
lines. The very thought that the
chief magistrate of the United
States has suffered death-and
the further knowledge that his
death has been the result of
the act of cowardly assas-
sin, is enough to set people
wild, but, fortunately, perhaps, the
poignsnce of their sorrow has been
curbed and assuaged by the time
which has interviewed between his
wounding and his death. The gloom
which win pervade the whole coun-
try when the news Is known, cannot
and will not be dissipated by a sim
gle cheering thought. 1t was hoped
aud thought that Mr.. Garfield, with
his robust constitution and fine ply
sique, would pull through all
right, and bid defiance to the
assassin's bullet, but the shot was
too deadly, and did its work
slowly, but surely. The people OF
this whole country keenly feel the
humiliation which this dastardly
assassination has caused, and the
STATESMAN is confident it echoes
the sentiment of the people of the
south when it turns its rules and
joins in the universal sorrow of thf
occasion.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22
A N ORDINANCE

Granting the right-of-way TO the Austin and
Northwestern Railroad Company:
Be 1t ordained by the City Council Of the City Of
Austin:
SEC. 1. That the right Of why is hereby granted
TO the Austin and Northwestern Railroad Co.
across Navasota street, through and across Ce
OAR street, across East Avenue, through Cypress
street, and across Congress Avenue at the inter
section OF Cypress street, TO connect with the
International and Great Northern railroad.
SEC. 2. That said Austin and Northwestern
Railroad Company shall have the right 10 build
own and occupy railroad bridge across Wallek
creek along the line of projection authorized by
the first section Of this ordinance, whether Ia
the street or TO and from fits property Cor It's
own use and benefit Should said railsoad com
pany avail itself OF this right OF way It shall
construct and keep IN good repair all necessary
bitches, drains, culyerts aud etreet CROSSINGS
and at the crossing OF Congress Avenue the track
shall be sunk to level With crown of said
Avenue, planking same 20 as TO make smooth,
convenient, and easy CROSSING at all pointst
and said company shall not switch acroas Con-
gress Avenue for the purpose OF making up.
trains; and provided further, that said railroad
company shall not be authorized to construcg
or matntain more than one track on the streetb
designated by this ordinance between the west
side OF Waller creek and the west side of Con
gress Avenue.
SEC. g. That sAe city Of Austin reserves the
right to control the speed Of locomotives and,
tatons prese6ed BY tie laws Of the e sas c
SEC. a. That the said city Of Austin sAAlsuot
be held responsible for any injury done TO- or for
the taking Of any property not belonging 10 the
city OF Austin, for the use and benefit of said.
Austin and Northwestern Railroad Company.
SEC. 5. That should any other railroad lay q
Track across or along any Of the streets desig-
mated in this ordinance before said Austin and
Northwestern Railroad shall avail itself Of the
dement's OF this grant, then said Austin and
Northwestern RAILROAD Company shall With
tie consent Of sxid other railroad lay a third
rnil along their track, and NOS have the T5ghf 70
put dovo q separate ana independent Tack rs
contemplated In sections one and ivo Of this
ordinance.
SEc. G. That the top OF the rails, from tho
crossing Of Waller creek TO CoDgIess Avenne,
shall conform 20 and be sunk to The grade OF thu
streets, and th2t the crossings on The aUeeolE
shall be put In such condition as proyid In
the crossing Of Congress Avenue
Peesed September "A. 1881; approved Septem
In cRooKER,
Attest; Mayor.
Z. 3. cosHEIL. City Clerk. sepso lot
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22
News Notes by Mail.

Cincinnati Enquirer: What ex
cellent Republican oftice-holders The
James boys would make!
Georgia enters Uncle 10 Brown
as compromise candidate for tenn
porary president of the senate.
The number OF newspapers
which argue that prayer has saved
the president, would surprise those
who think newspapers are goddess
Chicago Times The question on
Missouri railroads is not "At what
station do we get supper !" but "At
what station do we get robbedf
1t has been ascertained by the
atlanta Constitution that the White
House in September is available
only as a receptacle for private Sec
retaries.
Cincinnati PImeS-Star; Twelve
masked train robbers have taken q
solemn oath to tear up and burst NJ
the Alton and Rock Island railroads
As four of their number are already
in Jail, and the others are off on. n
hop, skip and jump, those roads can
consider themselves safe for the
present.
Washingt Post; If il be indeed
true that tine authorities are power
less in the premises, and citizens SO
much in sympathy with the bandits
that robbery and murder can not be
suppressed, it will soon become nee
essary for every train to be accom-
panied by military guard, or else
the railroad companies, as they
would be fully justified in doing,
may conclude to pull up their tracks,
take a more circuitous route to the
west, and let Missouri relegate her
self to condition of isolation and
barbarism.
United States Senator John S
Williams recently sold his crop OF
tobacco, raised on seventy-five acres
in the bluegrass" section of Ken
lucky, for $2l, 1896. There were
ninety-fve' hogsheads, and the yield
from each acre was nearly $500. He
was, assisted by flock of seven hun
bred turkeys, who kept the plants
clear of worms.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

GENERAL DAN RUGGLEs, of Vir-
ginia, is again taking advantage OF
the dry weather TO induce the
authorities at Washington to test
his dynamite theory about produc-
ing rain at will. He is satisfied a
fellow can have rain just when
he wants it, simply by sending
up kites loaded with the explo-
sive material, and firing them off by
means of electricity. He just pro-
poses to shake dampness out of the
heavens, but he has not yet told us
how to produce clouds in ceruIean
skies.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22
ROUND ROCK.
HoRsE.TH1EF ARRESTED.

Special TO the Statesman
Round Rock, September 20.-A
few days since the officers received
telegram to arrest one Sterling
Eubanks for theft of horses in Ste
venson county. AT o'clock p. IN.
they came upon their man and COM
manded him to surrender, but he
told them he preferred death, and
attempted to escape, when five shots
were fired, one of them taking effect
in the back and ranging upwards.
The shot is not fatal. He confessed
to have stolen one hundred and fifty
head of horses during his career.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22
SAN ANTONIO.
A FLIPPER-FLAP-MoRTU AND OTHER
MATTERS.


Specialize the Statesman
SAN ANTONIO, September 49,
News received from Fort Davis
intimates that Lieutenant Fhpper de-
sires to have his case postponed. 1t
is not likely the court will comply.
There were five deaths in the past
week, four of which were children.
There were two small wool sales
to-day. The market has rot yet
opened, and there Is considerable
anxiety among growers to know
how the market will rule.
The family poisoned in the Live
Oak settlement have all recovered
Too much arsenic was put in the
water, and, instead of killing, made
them all very sick.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22
ACHE AND EEMER
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.

No better cathartic can be used pre-
to, or after taxing 9uinine. Al
q simple purgative they are li.lequaled.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22
Ell PASO.
RAILROAD NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ETC
Especial to the Statesma

Especial to the Statesman.1
Ell PAso, September 20.-The
track on the Union Pacific railway
is reported to be laid to a point sew.
enty miles east Of here. which
places the termini OF the Southern
Pacific and the Texas Pacific a little
over one hundred miles apart. Ii is
estimated that the two roads will
meet by November LIST. The point
OF connection will be at Sierra
Blanco, 112 miles from here.
SO far your correspondent is o
h. This place is in ferment at all
times, and one feels as though he
may at any moment change his ma
ture and 60 into the decaying pro.
cess.
But it is u magnificent region here.
abouts, and is destined TO be one OF
the garden spots of the world.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22
HOLLINs INSTITUTE
BOTETOURT SPRINGS, VA.

=
The Thirty-seventh Animal Session closed with
the most satisfactory results. Sixty diplomas
were awarded In single departments. There were
four graduates in partial courses and four fnlf
graduates. The department Of music numbere
ed more than one hundred pupils, and made Q
chaste and impressive exhibit ON commence
ment day. Art also was conspicuous.
The facilities here afforded for broad, varied
and elevated obstruction, the advantages of 10
cality, climate and comfort, and especially the
care of health, morals and manners of pupils,
are most inviting to thoughtful parents
Eighteen officers and tcachers, seven OF whom
are gentlemen.
open on the 14th Of September, 1881. For full
particulars apply TO the Superintendent.
CHARLES l.. COOKE, Supt.
~ Pupils are received for the entire period
OF scholastic training, including vacations.
Here IL climate the most desirable on the
continent for schools, in region free from ma
laria and Astounding in picturesque mountain
scensry, at one Of the most beautiful homes in
Virginia, enjoying the further advantage oil
mineral waters Parents may find placefor the
best physical, moral, and aesthetic develop
ment Of their daughters. The school employs
no agents, secret or open, but will f1rnishrefer-
ence to many Of the most prominent citizens OF
Texas, patrons Of the school, and Will send an
ofacer to take charge of the girls who may pro
pose to enter at the opening OF the next session.
Jy12tse1
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

TIE Chicago Inter Ocean, sup
posing that Mr.. Arthur would re-
main vice president, expressed it
self as follows:
sThe death of Senator Burnside
complicates the senatorial situation
and gives the Democrats powerful
advantage, as they can object to his
successor taking the oath of Office
until . president pro tenn. is elected.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

The Agence Ralsse announces that
the Russian foreign minister tele-
graphed from Dantzic a circular
to the Russian representatives
abroad, informing them that the
bonds of relationship and tradi-
tional friendship between the two
sovereigns sufficiently explained the
motives for the Interview, and that
the warm and hearty welcome ac-
corded the car corresponding COM
pletely with his majesty's own feel
ings, and furnished proof of the con-
slant determination of the two coun-
tries to observe their mutual inter-
esrs and the interests Of general
peace.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

DR.. LUGENBELL, of Virginia,
brother of Mrs. Christiancy, has
made fool of himself by sending a
challenge to Hon. j. P. Christiancy,
the difference arising out of the di-
vorce snit. Christiancy refused to
meet the fighting doctor, and now
officers are after the latter with a
warrant. He was foolish enough to
write q threat, to be enforced should
the challenge be refused.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22
special to the Statesman


LAMPAsAs, September 20.-The
news of the presidents death was
received here with much sorrow.
The bells were tolled, and all the
schools dismissed. There will be a
meeting of the citizens tonight for
the purpose of giving an expression
of their feeling.
The postoffice at Strickland, in
Burnett county, seventeen miles from
this place, was broken into and rob-
bed of thirty-five dollars last Friday
night.
No clue has yet been obtained as
to the identity of the Bolton and
Lampasas stage robbers.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

WHAT we know about official
yhoetliGking is discounted by the
hApidity with which Blaine turns
from q dead to live president. lie
viii attempt to hold on, though his
course ss Mr.. Gsrfeld's chief advisor
has been insulting in the extreme to
Mr.. Arthur.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22
AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY
Staunton, Va.

MISS MARY j. BALDWIN. Principal.
Opens September Let, closes June /, 1882.
This institution continues 10 increase in
prosperity from year TO year. II offers superior
advantages in its location in i.s buildings and
grounds; In its general appointments and sani-
taTy arrangements. Its full corps Of superior
and experienced teachers; its unsurpassed All
vantGges in Music, Modern Languages, Elecu-
ton, Fine Arts, Physical Culture, and instruc-
ton in the theory aud practice OF Cooking.
comfort and happiness Its opposition 10 cx-
trayagance. Its standard of solid scholarship.
For full particulars apply 10 the principal for
catalogue. iun22w2m
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

FRoM present indications it is
thought probable that the confeder-
ate debt and all southern losses may
be paid The protectionists are
alarmed. and their agents in the
next congress viii advocate any ex-
pepaiture that may reduce the reve-
nns to point where high import
tariffs may be q necessity for the
pure expenses Of government.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

The Dallas Times recommends a
reformatory for such youthful pris-
oners as those recently pardoned by
the governor. Itsays; "The young
convicts pardoned by the governor
q few days since gained their liberty
by good conduct. The state needs
reform school for these young Of
Tenders. Some of these convicts
were only nine and twelve years old
After having been incarcerated with
our worst criminals for some time
it Is hardly possible that they will
come forth prepared to make good
citizens.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

IT is said that in Sanilac and HUI
ron counties, Michigan, there have
been over i've hundred deaths from
the forest fires, and thousands have
been scorched, blinded, MANNED and
otherwise disabled. Five thousand
are homeless, penniless and bread
less.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

TEE Washington Star asserts that,
should President Garfield die out
aide the District of Columbia, Gui-
teau could not be held to answer for
murder; that the courts would not
have Jurisdiction Of the offense as
homicide, and that they would be
confined alone to the consideration
Of assault. Turn him over to Ser
reant Mason.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

THE prospect now is that revenue
questions will have a prominence
in congressional debates which they
have not enjoyed for a long time.
The Democrats appear determined
to stand on the Cincinnati platform
tia tariff for revenue only"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

The Jewish committee at st.
Petersburg have called meeting TO
consider the utterly helpless condi-
ton of the Jews in Russia. The
committee will be ready TO report
about the end of this month.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

TIE STATESMAN has learned not
to be emphatic upon the point that
the president is dying. 1t does APP
pear this time, however, as though
there is no hope for his recovery
Even Mrs. Garfield has lost hope.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22
Bl.AINE. IL Is said. has been trying

BLAINE, it is said, has been trying
to convince Mr.. Arthur that he
owes his nomination to the friends
Of the dead president. If President
Arthur is decidedly soft, he may be
induced to believe Blaine is the
most jealous sdherent he ever had.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

1GArH" enjoys the reputation of
being the great liar on this CONT
nent. 1t il his physicians opinion,
that should he tell truth he will
surely and speedily. die. "Gath"
therefore expects to live to u great
age.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22
NAZARETH ACADEMY.
Near Bardstown
Kentucky

Near Bardstown, Kentucky.
This Institution affords every facility to
young ladies, DESTROYS OF obtaining useful and
finished education.
Careful attention Is given 10 the manners,
health and comfort of the pupils.
Terms per annum in the Higher Grade $228
Terms per annnm in the Lower Grade, SlS6
These charges include in the higher course
lessons in French, German or Latin: and
in both grades, general lessons In Vocal
Music, Stationery, with use of school books,
Doctors fees, Washing, Bed and Bedding, plain
sewing and crochet in all It's varieties.
For further particulars address the
MOTHER SUPERIOR, NAZARETH ACADE-
MY, NEAR BARDSTOWN, KENTUCKY.
Glasses will be resumed the 1rst Monday OF
September. se3.w2m
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22
LAMPASA AS.
MORE ABOUT THE STAGE ROBBERY
Especial to the statesman.l

Especial to the Statesman
LAAIPAsAs, September 19.-Tht
mail sacks that were taken from the
stage between this place and Bolton
were found yesterday by a mar
living near where the robbery tool
place, and also two hats and some
other articles that the robbers left
Mr.. W. E. Smith, postoffice inspec'
tor, left here this morning for the
place where the robbery was COM
mitted. They have no clue to the
robbers as yet.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22
TEXAS BY TELEGRAPH
ROCKDALE.
ESCAPE OF PRISONERS.
Special to the Statesman

Special to the Statesman
RoCKDALE, September 2O.-Six
prisoners escaped from the Cameron
jail last Saturday night. One was
captured; the. remainder are still at
large. Robert j. Boykin, jr., who
killed VIM. Brodnax, is among the
number.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

GENERAL JOHN b. GORDON, of
Georgia, and his associates have de-
cided to build a railway direct from
Atlanta to the heart of Texas. The
Texas terminus will be at Corsicana.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22
Austin Collegiate Female Institute
A Boarding and Day school Nr Young Latls; and
Misses.
WEST PECAN STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS.
B. j. SMITH. PRESIDENT.
ASSISTED BY COMPETENT TEACHERS IN
ALL THE DEPARTMENTS.

A chartered Institution, and young ladies'
comp citing the entire course are entitled 10
diplomas. Supplied with maps. globes, appars-
tus-everythlng in working order
The conreo Of study is practical and thorough,
sud up TO the times embracing all those
Enthusiastically taught in our best seminaries
of learning.
The thirtieth annual term commences the
first Monday in September, 1881, and closes
second week in June, 1852
Prices oftuition per session Of five months,
from SIS TO $50.
Prices of board and tuition per session of
five months, 500.
Music with use O instrument, SO
Drawing, Painting. modern languages and
ornamental branches at professors prices
iu5-d&w10m.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

SEE the proclamation of the gov
ernor, offering a reward of $500 per
head for the apprehension of high
waymen and robbers. It is a move
which will certainly have most de-
sirable effects.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

TALMAaE said the other day that
.nrayer had greatly improved the
presidents condition. 1t should have
been kept up.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

The German minister of the Inte-
rior is preparing law regulating
emigration, especially emigrant
agencies. It is stated that emigra-
ton has increased considerably
lately, mostly among minors, and
the nation Is being cut out OF 9
good many prospective soldiers.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

The profession of civil engineer
ing is crowded, it is said, to sufioca-
ton, aud although the demand is
great, good supply is left at low
fgures.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

ESTRAY hOTiCE--Taken up by j. II. Bur
lLditt, and csiiayed before Fritz Tegener. JUS
tice of the peace, rayis county, July I'd, 1881,
one s0rrel mare, aDout 14Ia hands high, about
years old, twO hind feet white, and branded
TIL (connected) on left shoulder and ii on left
Iy1 hanSs nia,, ",e, aDpat gSaH oau, n"oue
Gle over it) on right shoulder; alRO u bay mare,
little roam on hips, about or 8 years old,
about 14h hands high, and branded + ON left
shoulder; also dun mare, about IA hands high,
about 10 or - years old, branded three times
with figure crossed at top by upper part OF
letter Il, placed one above the other, on left
shoulder, and counter branded 81 on right shout
der. Appraised at $500 each.
auaw3t' FRANK BEowS, elk, O. G. Travis Co
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

GUITEAU wants to know why
Sergeant Mason has not been in
dicted. He thinks the fact thst he
has not been is an outrage to the
American people.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

A Paris dispatch says: General
r @. Stone Americanl who was APP
pointed chief of staff by the late
Khedive, was chiefly instrumental
in obtaining the submission Of the
Egyptian colonies. 81
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

TIE Appletons have sold over
100000 worth OF Mr.. Davis con-
fedetate history.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

L. u. REAvIs has gone back on St
Louis, and Is now in favor of Alton
ILL.,, As the seat Of the national capt.
tai.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22
DROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERNOR OF TEXAS.
$500 REWARD.

To all to whom these presents EshalI come:
Know ye, that j, o. NJ. Roberts, governor of
Texas, by virtue of the authority vested In me
by the laws Of this state, do hereby offer a ne.
ward Of three hundred dollars TO any person or
persons, officers or private citizens. who may
within twenty days after the offence Is commit
ted, arrest and lodge lnsjail any robber or rob
bers. Said reward TO be paid only upon satis-
factory proof that the person or persons so ar
rested committed the robbery, and the further
pc OF that the person or persons claiming said
reward have rendered the service. In order
that persons committing the crime of robbery,
may be promptly arrested, the eheriffs Of the
several counties where robberies a re likely 10
occur are hereby requested 10 take such precau-
tionary steps as may be necessary 10 have a
posse In readiness for immediate pursuit.
In testimony whereof, hereto sign my name
and cause the seal Of the state TO be affixed at
the city of Austin, thls 18th day Of September,
1. 81 A. d.. 1881
Signed: ON. ROBERTS,
by the governor Governor.
T. II, BOWMAN,
Secretary of State. SEQ, 2td1tw
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

Gov. WnTz has been in northern
Texas, AMI is now on his way to
western Texas, seeking health.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-22

FIVE hundred Russian Jews are
on the way to Tennessee and Texas,
and 1t is thought most of them will
come to Texas.