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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
Department Notes

The Acknowledgement has received a
circular letter from the Yorktown Gen.
tennial Commission, asking If any of the
state military companies will attend
the celebration. Thus far none of the
companies have signified their intention
of attending the celebration. Railways,
we understand, have reduced rates to
two cents per mile.
In reply to Commissioner Spaigbt's
letter suggesting that the cabinet of min
eral loaned by the state to. the Interna-
tional and Great Northern Railroad Com
pany should be placed on exhibition at
the Southern Exposition, at Atlanta, Mr..
81. NJ. Hoxie writes from st. Louis, under
date of August 20, that the cabinet is now
on exhibition at Central Park Museum,
New York, where the display is doing
the state much good, and he therefore
thinks it inexpedient to remove it.
The Williamsburgh City Fire Insur-
ance Company applied yesterday for au-
thority to do business in the state, with
assets over a million dollars. This is the
fifth company making application to en-
ter the state within the month.
Articles of Incorporation OF the Hous-
ton, Shreveport and Chesapeake railroad
were filed in the Office of the secretary of
state yesterday.
The proposed line OF the road COM
mences at or near the town of Liberty, in
the county OF Liberty, passing as nearly
as is practicable on a direct line through
the counties of Liberty, Hardin, Polk,
Tyler, Jasper, Angelina, San Augustine,
Sabine, shelby and Pamela to point on
the Louisiana line. The principal bust
ness Office of the company will be estab-
lished and maintained at the town Of Lib
erty.
The capital stock of the company is
placed at i've million dollars, divided
Into fifty thousand shares Of 800 each.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
An Old Veteran Sneaks.

The letter appearing below is from one
of the oldest and most hOnored citizens
of Texas. The writer is over eighty
years old, was chivalrous Texas soldier
IN 1886, and has lived in Texas for half
century. Read and listen to the words of
patriotism that come from this old con-
script father. We copy Verbatim
HOCKEY, Texas, August %, 1881.
Messrs. Stewart Il Habrlcht Austin, Texas {:
DEAR SIRS-Your invitation to vote
Tor Austin and card came safe to hand. /
thank you for the interest you take to Sc
cure the location of the state university at
Austin. People generally talk very in
differently about this matter, but feel a
very deep interest In the question.
To locate the university at Gal
weston, Houston, Dallas, Waco, or
any place other than Austin is to
lay the foundation for a division of the
state into about one half dozen small
states, thus destroying the early history
oil Texas. But to locate the state uni
versity at the capital of the state and con-
eentrate other agencies in and around
Austin, such as Touring mills, factories,
tanneries, etc., and we will have a capital
worthy the name of this great state,
which must soon, in truth, be the EN-
pire State of America" and we may thus
preserve her history and legends and
gather up and keep sacredly together
those things which otherwise must be
lost. Please excuse me for writing so
much upon this subject. L have said
more than intended when commenced.
Yours, truly,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
:. G. WEAVER.

The Capital State Fair Association
offers purse of 800 to the successful
lady rider in a three mile race, to take
place on Wednesday, October 18th. The
equestrenes Will be allowed to change
horses as often as they please. Entrance
free, to be made to the secretary by Oc-
tober 10th. This takes the place of the
race heretofore advertised to take place
October 22d.) The association offers a
purse of $500 to the successful lady rlder
in five mile race, to take place on
Saturday, October 22d. The equestrienes
will be allowed to change horses as often
as they please. Entrance ten per cent,
and to be made to the secretary by Octo-
Der 10th. Five entries required to fill
and three to start. The following stake
races, not having filed August 1, entries
for the same are reopened, and will be re-
ceived up to and including October 1,
1881
FIRST DAY-TUEsDAY, OCTOBER Is.
2. Running; three-quarter mile dash,
two-year-old stake. Entrance $50, half
forfeit-association to add $3.50. First,
500; second, $50.
THIRD DAY-THURsDAY, oCToRER 20.
1. Running mile heats, three-year-old
stake. Entrance $50, half forfeit-asso-
citation to add 5000. First, $3.50; second
$50.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

The Austin and Northwestern railroad
company's surveying corps, was out yes
terday running lines through the property
of one of the gentlemen who has mod
estly asked the small sum of $1,000 per
acre for his land. He was ON the ground,
but notwithstanding several lines were
surveyed, he was not satisfied. The best
thing the company can do with all such
men, is to locate the line where it is to
its interest, and take possession as pro-
vided for by law. The gentleman al
luded to and one other, are now the only
serious obstacles to commencing work
on the road. They are doing all in their
power to retard work, and are keeping
hundreds of men idle. The company have
men here and are prepared to grade
TWENTY-FIVE miles a day.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

Day before yesterday evening, after
dusk, Mr.. Thommie, steward of the Deaf
and Dumb Asylum, was walking on the
causeway leading from the large bridge
with two ladies, and encountered man
on horseback. The man asked about
crossing the bridge said he had no money,
etc. MIR. Thommie told him to ford the
river. The man asked if the party would
be witnesses of his death in case he should
be drownedS He left, going in the direc-
ton of the main bridge. After the party
had crossed the small bridge on the San
Antonio road they heard a noise, and dis
covered the same horse following them
without rider. The ladies saw the man
slide from his back, and they thought he
was trying to get between them and the
asylum. Mr.. Thommie secured the horse,
saddle and bride. also piece of carpet
ing used as blanket. They are at the
asylum. The horse has a Mexican brand
nearly in the shape of SIP. Col. Ford
came over yesterday morning and in
formed Sheriff Creary of the circum-
stance. The rider seemed to be a mu-
latto or quadroon-spoke with a foreign
accent-and appeared to be well dressed.
The horse had been hardly ridden, and
was probably stolen.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
OIL. WHAT A COUGH!

Will you heed the warning? The sig
nal perhaps of the sure approach of that
more terrible disease consumption? Ask
yourselves if you can afford, for the sake
of saving 80 cts, to run the risk and do
nothing for it. We know from expert
ence that ShIloh's Cure will cure your
cough. 1t never fails. This explains
why more than a million bottels were
sold the past year. II relieves Group, and
whooping cough at once. Mothers do
not be without it. For lame back, side,
or chest, use ShilOh's Porous Plaster
Sold by Oscar Samostz, druggist, Congress
Avenue and Pecan street, Austin, Texas.
fe6dp0dkw1v
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

The american Journal of Education,
published at st. Louis, abiding to. the
university race in this state, says:
"The State University of Texas and all
departments of course should be located
at Austin, the capital. 1t is all nonsense
to talk about locating the medical depart
ment at Galveston or any other place than
Austin.
Each department will strengthen and
reinforce every other, if there is no divi-
sion.
The argument that medical stu
dents need subjects, and In order
to get them the medical department
must be located at Galveston or
Houston, might have prevailed fifty years
ago--but Austin is not far from st. Louis
or New York, for that matter, near
enough to get a barrel of 'stiffs' from
either place very cheap
Don't by any means allow any such pal
cry and Insignificant plea to divide the in
terests and advantages of uniting all the
departments at the one proper point, the
capital of the state.
The states which have allowed this
policy of division to obtain, have all of
them weakened their forces, and would
If practicable have them united at some
central point at once"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
BURNETT,S COCAINE.

A LADY'S HAIR SAVED BY ITS USE
BURNETT'S COCAINE will keep the
hair in strong and healthy condition by
stimulating the roots of the hair and re-
storing the natural action upon which its
growth depends. Twenty years ago a
single bottle saved lady's hair in a des-
perate case where every other treatment
had failed and since that early success
thousands of cases of Badness, Dandruff.
Loss of Hair and Irritation of the Scalp
have yielded to this remedy.
The superiority of BURNETT'S FLA
VORlNG EXTRACTS consists in their
perfect purity and great strength.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
fELLOw FEvER.-The englneers of the

FELLOW FEVER.-The engineers of the
Central railroad OF Georgia say :
Though exposed to the worst miasmat-
ic influences of the yellow fever, by
going in and coming out of Savannah at
different hours of the night, and also in
the prevalence of the yellow fever cpl
demic of 1874, with but the single excep-
ton of one of US (whO was taken sick, but
speedily recOvere0 we continued in our
usual good health-a circumstance we
can account for in no other way but by
the effect, under Providence, of the
habitual and continued use of Simmons
Liver Regulator while we were exposed
to this yellow fever malaria"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
RESCUED FROM DEATH.


William j. COughlin. of Somerville,
Massachusetts,, says: sin the fall of 1876
was taken with BLEEDING or THE
LUNGS, followed by severe cough. 1
lost my appetite and flesh and was con-
fined to my bed. In 1877 L was admitted
TO the hospital. The doctors said had a
hole in my lung as big as a half dollar.
At one time report was around that /
was dead. gave up hope, but a friend
told me of DIR. WILLIAM HALLS BALSAM
FOR THE LUNGS. L got bottle, when to
my surprise, / commenced to feel better,
and to-day L feel better than for three
years past.
81 write this hoping every one afflicted
with diseased lungs Will take DR.. WILL
LIAM HALL'S BALsAM, and be convinced
that CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.
can positively say it has done more good
than all the other medicines 1 have taken
sence my sickness" iy3I .eod&W
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

The cotton picking season has fairly
opened. the curtain is up and the wash
woman now plays an important part in
the great drama OF life. Cleanliness is an
evidence of civilization. The washwo-
man knows this and, conscious of the
fact that high wages have driven many
who heretofore washed, to the cotton
fields, surveys the high piles of dirty
clothes that have accumulated Up nearly
every household with an exasperating
nonchalance that causes the head of the
family to look dismal and his wife to
weep. She knows she is master of the
situation, and triumphantly stands, arms
akimbo, over her steaming suds and
detiantly dictates terms to all who desire
her services. just now she is a factor in
the community that by no possible means
can be eliminated, and the population
have to grin and bear and accept her
terms or go down in eternal night, buried
beneath great mountains of soiled cloth
ing. Her mind, too, is sweetly oblivious
as TO how time passes, and when your APP
parel is once in her clutches no man
knOweth when they will be returned.
This disagreeable fact causes no end of
trouble to those fellows who own only
one shirt and have to go to bed
while It'll being studded and made snow
white. When they turn over their gar
ments TO the washwoman and lie down,
they never know when they will be able
to emerge and show themselves in pub
lie. There are some people whose mis-
sion in life seems to be the infliction of
misery on others. and during the cotton
picking season the washwoman is pre-
eminently one of this class. 1t is clear
that, In consideration of all the difficult
ties which encompass the people at this
season in the matter of clothes washing,
a public laundry in this city is a crying
necessity.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

1t is strange anyone will suffer from
arrangements brought on by, impure
health to the physical organization.
ROSADALIS is a strengthening syrup,
pleasant to take, and the BEST BLOOD
PURIFIER ever discovered, curing Scror-
ula, Syphilitic disorders, Weakness of the
Kidneys, Erysipelas, Malaria, Nervous
disorders, Debility, Bilious complaints
and diseases of the Blood, Liver, Kidneys,
Stomach, Skin, etc. aug3eod&w
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

are picking up and promise soon to make
reputation for Texas. They have all
been afflicted with distemper, but some
of them are now able to work. Last week
Texan ran well up in the bunch in the
remarkably fast time of LOO in a mile and
furlong dash, and Col. Sellers, two
years old, ran third in three.quarter
mile dash, won in 1I519, several of the
very best colts in the country finishing
behind him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
BURNETT'S COCAINE

Is renowned as a pure and effective
hair dressing in every quarter of the
world.
For thirty years it has been a favorite
with the people and a leader with the
trade. The name "COCOAINE" has be-
come valuable property. Burnett d Co.
have established their sole right TO its use
in several suits at law, thus protecting
the public and themselves from IMPOSE
ton.
The superiority of BURNETT's FLAVOR
ING EXTRACTS consists IN their perfect
purity and great strength. au9tt4sw4w.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
wORKINGMEN.

Before you begin your heavy spring
work after a winter of relaxation, your
system needs Strengthening and cleansing
to prevent an attack of Ague. Bilious OF
Spring Fever, or some other spring sick
ness that will unfit you for a seasons
work. You will save time, much sickness
tie of Hop Bitters in your family this
month. Don't wait. See another coll
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
From present indications it looks as if

From present indications it looks as if
we are going to have an exceedingly
lively time choosing mayor. The contest
will be an energetic one, and the
striker" the hummer" and the indie
fatigable rounder" will enter the arena
prepared to do dirty work for the man
who is able to pay the largest sum for his
services. 1t seems to be settled fact
that there will be at least four candidates,
John o. johnson, L. M Croker
Captain Saylor and Col. Robert Campbell,
and the chances for very close fight are
apparent, and the contest will be watched
with great interest. The battle line is
being defined, and certain combinations
and alliances are said to be In course of
formation, and, ere long, doubtless, the
patriotic voters will know exactly where
each champion stands in regard to his
policy, should he be fortunate enough to
carry or the honors.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

THE HUMAN HARLOW TO PRE-
SERVE AND BEAUTIFY IT.-Many persons
abuse this delicate and beautiful orna-
ment by burning it with alcoholic washes
and plastering IL with grease, which has
no affinity for the skin, and is not alb
sOrbed. Burnett's Cocaine, 4 compound
dressing for the harris readily absorbed
and is peculiarly adapted to its various
conditions, preventing its falling of and
promoting its healthy growth.
Housekeepers should insist upon OBJ
tanning Burnett's Flavoring Extracts, for
St is the best.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
HAUNTED ME

Debt, poverty and suffering haunted
me for years, caused by a sick family and
large bills for doetoring, which did no
good. was completely discouraged. I'M
til one year ago, by the advice of my pas
tor, L procured Hop Bitters and COM
menced their use, and in one month we
were all well, and none of us have been
sick day since and want to say to all
poor men, you can keep your families
well year with Hop Bitters for less than
one DOCTORS visit will COSTA Working
man.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

In to-day's paper will be found the adj
vertisement OF the Agricultural and Me-
chanical College Of Texas. The sixth
annual session begins October !. At this
institution young man can procure a
thorough, practical, business and scien-
nfic education. together with profess
sional training in agriculture, horticul-
ture, mechanism and engineering. For
full particulars see advertisement in an
ofher column.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

remedy of merit with the quack medi-
cines now so common. We have used
Pqrker's Ginger Tonic with the happiest
results for rheumatism and Dyspepsia,
and when worn out by Overwork, and
know it to be sterling health restora-
tive Times. See advertisement.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

Avery old lady without money reached
the city yesterday from Columbus, Ohio.
Her name is Mrs. Dorcas Mckinney,
daughter of Christopher Wells, who, she
says, died in Texas, leaving large sum
of money deposited in one of the banks OF
the state. She came out here in answer
to an advertisement in some paper, asking
the whereabouts of the Wells heirs. On
the way out she says "some fellows who
fooled" around her "like flock of geese"
to examine her papers took all the best.
the paper containing the advertisement
and all her money. From certain papers
she had, her destination is San Angus
tine, and by some mistake she landed in
Austin. She Is very old and feeble, and
hardly able to take care of herself. She
will try and reach San Augustine.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

To-day Postmaster DEGREES win move
the postofice into the new postofiice
building, on West Pecan street. The old
boxes and all the. appurtenances now
used win be placed in the new building
until the ones made specially for it ar
rive, which viii he about the middle OF
next month. Owing to the removal to-
day the postofice win be closed at II
O'Clock, and win not be opened again I'M
Ill tomorrow morning alter the eastern
mail arrives.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

1t is not necessary to keep on taking
thismedicine continually, using syringe,
or dosing day and night for months at a
time the bowels are restored to regular
ity, the digestion strengthened, the blood
purified, the..bad breath.:made sweet by a
short systematic use OF Simmons Liver
Regulator, 1t leaves the system in a
healthy condition after its use, which
saves the patient from continual dosing.
81 was cured by Simmons Liver Regu-
latOr, having applied for the medicine
while in most wretched condition some
two months ago, and now am so changed
a man that am subject for congratula-
ton by my friends. ISAAC MULLIN,
37th and Landcaster Ave-, Philadelphia. !"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
~ UNRIVALLED HAIR DRESSING.

Producing as rich and Clearly appear
ance as if nature alone had impaired it
Burnett's Cocaine is the best and cheap
est hair dressing-kiIls dandruff, allays ir-
ritatiOn and promotes vigorous and
healthy growth of the hair. No other
compound produces these results.
The superiority of Burnett's flavoring
extracts consists in their perfect purity
and great strength. They are warranted
free from the poisonous oils and acids
which enter into the composition of
many of the Fictitious fruit favors now
in the market.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

Those who do not go over occasionally
to Barton creek do not know, probably,
that over there is one of the best con-
Quoted Touring mills in Texas. The pro-
prietors, Messrs. English, make no pre-
tentious flourish as to their operations,
but STATESMAN reporter has visited the
mill several times, and has always found it
on the move. 1t does great deal of GUS
tom work, and turns out some regular
brands that have. beeome:deservedIy popu-
lar. The patent process is used, and the
brand turned out of this mill, known as
Peerless" is really as fine as
any flour brought from Kansas or
Missouri mills. Besides, it has the
virtue of being fresh from the stones
and 1t has grown into or favor among
many of our. most particular house
keepers. This mill has ground IS. 200
bushels of wheat within the last twelve
months. 1t is never idle, and the propri-
etors are highly respected for their earn
est good work in what they have UNDER
taken.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

Important Ruling by the Governor oil
Texas Upon the Form of the University
Ticket.
Under the law, electors may vote for
any other places than those named in the
university election proclamation.
The following forms of ticket are sug-
gested by the governor as In conformity
with the law and consistent with reason
First form: against locating the
medical department of the university at
a different place from that of the main
university"
"For the location of the entire univer-
ty of Texas at
Second form: "In favor OF locating
the medical department of the university
at different place from that Of the main
university"
'.For the location of the main uni
versity of Texas, without the medic al de-
partment, at -"
''For the location of the medical
department of the university of Texas
ut -.
The governor deduces from the law and
the reason Of the thing that votes cast for
place for the entire university, will not
only and OF course count for that place
for the entire university, IL division of
the departments OF the university fail,
but it will count i'm favor of that place for
the main branch OF the university, in the
event that a separation OF the depart
ments be voted, and so rice versa, vote
cast for place for the main branch of the
university, will not only and of course
count for that place for the main branch
of the university, IL division prevail,
but Il will count for the same place for
the entire university, in the event divis-
ion OF the departments fail to be carried.
The governor further says that rs the
question OF the division of depart
ments has 10 be voted ON under the law
separately, a voter may refrain from
voting If he chose for or against the d.
vision of departments in the university,
and simply vote for the location OF the
entire university, or the man branch of
the university or the medical department
being at some given place, and his vote |
as cast will be counted rs one vote for |
such place, but IL will not be counted as
n vote for or against division. The |
governor says voters must not vote In the |
alternative; in other words, they can not |
vote for any place for the entire univer-
sity and afterwards vote for the same |
place or any other place for the main
branch of the university. This would be
a double vote and the ballot would be /
cast out.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

You can see the new moon tonight, and
before you take peep at it perhaps it
win be well for you to have piece of sill
yer in your pocket. Should you gaze at
the new moon for the first time without
having silver in your pocket, there is no
telling what dire calamitles may befall
yeu. A newspaper man never looks at a
new moon without having his pocket
full Of silver. This fact, 1t is said, acs
counts for the vast wealth they accumu-
lats In . Few years.