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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-11

The san Antonio EcpreSs sees a
lesson in the recent action of New
Braunfels and reads that lesson to
the people of its own city. AS it is
so applicable TO Austin also, we re-
produce il: "The people of San An
tonic might learn a useful lesson by
noting the course pursued by the
people of New Braunfels through
their city council, in relation TO Sc
curing public benefits. The cor
poration of New Braunfels owned
certain properties which, if the
town became great city and q
large manufacturing centre, would
be very valuable, but as little pro-
gress was being made In that direc-
ton, the council proposed to devote
Il portion of the property to the
work of fastening that end, and
have clearly made a long step in adj
vance. For 4 mere nominal price
they sold some five lots to a cor.
poration on condition that the pur-
chasers erect or cause to be erected
thereon, or on adjoining property, a
substantial factory worth at least
one hundred thousand dollars, the
factory to be in operation within
five years. The benefit the people
of New Braunfels will derive from
the establishment of such factory
will be worth more in one year than
the property is worth, or ever
would be unless the town should
greatly increase in size and Impor'
tance.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-11

GEN. WEAVER, the greenback lead
er, is out west making another cam
paign. The burden of his song now
is, not fiat money-gOvernme pa
per by the cargo-but it is never
ending reference to the combina-
tions ofrailway monopolies. AT the
same time, these railway "monopo-
lies" are engaged in a relentless war,
showing they cannot monopolize
anything except at cut-thro at prices.
These are the sort of monopolies we
hope to enjoy in Texas when Gould
and Huntington and Hunt and Par
amore and Grant complete their
lines, and begin the struggle for
carriage,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-11

report, and attached no significance
to it. The question of veracity aris-
ing between the two gentlemen,
above named, hinges upon this
story, and it appears, that to make
the affidavit of one stronger than
the other corroborative testimony
must be secured for one or the
other statement, or the regulations
of the two for truthfulness must be
balanced one against the other.
With this question the STATESMAN
has nothing TO do, awaiting the
proof. We know nothing leading
to the opinion that Rey. Street
would swear falsely, and there are
those who say Mr. Sthreshley is in
capable of telling a falsehood.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-11

of the Germans that have just been
put on the road in place of the
negroes that have been discharged.
The engine was damaged and had to
be left at Round Rock.
A good rain fell in this neighbor-
hood to-day.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-11

A NEW broom sweeps clean and
thus it is, that looking after the rub.
bish Commissioner LeDuc left be-
hind him, it has been discovered
that the South Carolina tea farm is ut
terly worthless and unfit for tea cul-
tivation. 1t is thought tea farm
will now be established in Florida.
Why not also have one in Texas,
where it has been proven that tea
may be successfully raised.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-11

THE czar has ventured on a trip
to Moscow, and was "enthusiastical-
ly notwithstanding to the dis
patches. The trip was made be-
tween files of soldiers that lined
each side of the railway.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-11

The Maxey organs lay great stress
upon the fact that the senator has
asked to be proven guilty of
any wrong-doing IN regard to the
star route frauds. That is a far
fetched subterfuge. The people of
Texas are not grand jury nor an
investigating committee, even if the
newspapers do see fit to comment
on the unaod,T'anta6le course of the
SoD0fOJ
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-11
[speciaI 10 ne statesman

.TBERTY HILL, August 3.-Heavy
rains have fallen in spots in this
county nd prospects are good for a
generous sQson.
The lrrepresible first bale of this
county was gAned here to-day,
classed good mido.ag and taken TO
the Georgetown maf.et
The general health is >emarkablv
good.
Everybody will rejoice at he raj
connection with our capital.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-11
Especial to the statesman.]

SAN MARCOS, August "A negro
man, accompanied by ayoung white
woman, whom he claimed to be his
wife, was arrested here last evening
and placed in Jail until further de-
velopments.
The weather is hot and dry, and
cotton picking has commenced.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-11

CARL SCHURz is spoken of as sue
cessor to Minister White at the Ber-
lin court. He was invited out OF
Germany many years ago, but late
ly Prince Bismark has been Jealous
in trying to keep Germans from COM
ing to this country; and he might.
therefore, treat a representative of
the German-Americans rather
nicely.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-11

THE papers are still discussing the
matter, and endeavoring to find
some valid excuse, by law, tor wiring
ing Guiteau's neck.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-11
NO 2

"WRITE me down an ass" ex-
claimed honest Dogberry to his
clerk. 1t seems that the modern
Dogberry, p. ID. Schell, mayor of
Cameron, Texas, unlike his ancient
prototype, spurns the Office of a
clerk, and, in the telegram copied
below, performs duty for himself
On the 26th inst. this mayor sent the
following telegram:
Hon. l.. G. Fisher, mayor, Calves
ton: l heartily concur in the senti-
ments expressed in your letter to
the mayor of San Antonio. L am
sure our action will enroll our names
alongside of Roberts and Guitteau.
(Signed) z. ID. SCHELL, Mayor.
The comparison would be odiOus,
but for the source whence it came
The man-whatever may be his
opinion of Governor Roberts, or his
estimate of the executives acts
who is so low, so lost to all reason
pride or honor, as to compare the
governor of Texas with the assassin
of the president, is incapable of ex
citing the Indignation of a people
he simply enlists their commisera
ton for his imbecilIty and baseness
and their sympathy for the tow
which acknowledges him AS it
head.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-11

THE Cornell crew is at Vienna.
Austria will now catch up with
England in the boat racing busi-
ness.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-11

The Nacogdoches Nescs thinks it
"a mistake that editors should puH
everybody for nothing"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18
RENEWED HOPE IN THIS CITY

ANXIETY TO LEARN THE LATEST NEWS UNIVERSAL
THE PEOPLE ENCOURAGED By THE FAVORABLE
TONE OF THE DISPATCHES.
The tension of suspense which prevailed ycster-
day in regard To the Presidents condition was re-
heved by increased hopefulness Tuesday night was
like the first few days after the assassin inflicted
the wound. The discouraging reports had produced
q feeling that the worst might come in the course of
the night 1t seems impossible that the President
should die after his long and gallant struggle for
life, yet many, after the final tlngs from WASH
mgton Tuesday evening, were inclined TO give up
all hope. Yesterday morning desire TO learn the
latest news was felt in every household. The con-
dition of the President the first thing looked
for when the morning papers Were opened. The
feeling of anxiety throughout the city in the morn
ing was as deep and strong OH the morning after
the assassination.
Before the daily procession of business men was
well on its way down town, "extras" were being
cried in the uptown streets. The $50 bulletin was
posted in the Fifth Avenue and Windsor Hotels and
at the Iweuty-thiTd-st. telegraph Office. Many
STOPPED there TO learn the latest reports on their
way down town. These bulletins brought the FIRST
feeling Of relief since this set in. If he no
worse, chat of itself is gain,' said one. Medical
knowledge has been so freely disseminated of late
that the rise in temperature created much encoar-
agement.
The extras" that Were cried in the uptown
streets through the day wero eagerly purchased.
The carefully worded language of the midday bull
letin was scanned again and again, and brought
fresh encouragement because 1t announced no de-
cisive change for the worse. This bulletin was
where. People paused and read the dispatches, and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18

THE DISPATCHES TO MINISTER LOWELL
WAshINGToN. Aug. 17.-At p. IN. Secretary
Blaine sent the following:
Lowell, Minister, L0Hdon:
~ 4oO p m the phyAicaDe report the President as in
pctcr condition than 0t time during the uast fort
etut hours re mas retained very small quantity of
pquIu ioou IN MS stomach Hope Is BomeWlat revived
BLAINE, Secretary
The following sent tonight:
LOWELL. Minister LonR0n.
~ haiIpst 10 O'Clock tonight the Presidents condl.
uon as not essentially changed His situation though
more hopeful than yesterday the dny before Ia still
extremely critical, and fills every with deep anxiety
BLAINE, Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18
DIR. UAMMoNp's CRITICISMS.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, Aug. 17.-ln conversation
this afternoon regarding the statements made by
DR.. Hammond relative to the treatment of Presi-
dent Garfield in which he severely criticises the
ability OF the attending surgeons Dr. Bliss said it
was too bad that DR.. Hammond should say such
things, and referred to tho inconvenience he had
gone to when the Doctor in trouble to assist
him. The longer the speaker dwelt upon the sub
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18
QUEEN VICTORIA TO MRS CAPE,

poEEN VICTORIA TO MRS. GARFIELD.
WASHINGTON Aug. 1G.-The following cable
gram was received here this afternoons
TO Mrs. GARFIELD, Washington, d. o.:
am most anxious to know how the President Ia To-
0ay, ana TO express my deep sympathy with you both
THE QUEEN, Osborne.
The following reply has been sent:
Her M0lesty queen VICTORIA. Osborne En0;
our MIJcsiyS kind inquiry the PTesident's con.
ul0h changed Tor the better. In the Judgment OF his
cucal aViSclS there Ia strong hope OF his recovery.
HIS mind Is entirely ceat, and your Malesty's kind OK.
pressions OF sympathy grateful to him as they
are gratefully acknowledged by me.
LUCRETIA Il. GARFIELD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18
UNOFFICIAL BULLETINS,

EXECUTIVE MANSION, Aug. l7-7 a m-No in
formation has been received this morning from Dls.
Bliss or woodward, who remained nj the Mansion
last night. Colonel Rock we'll, who watched at the
Iresidents bedside since about 3 m. saws the
PRESIDENT slept considerably at times during the
night and that 10 vomiting occurred
T43 a. m.--Dr; Bliss reports the Presidents pulse
at 10 and that he feels encoura Qed nj the general
condition OF his patient this morning
, lo:'5O n. m.-ln conversation this morning on the
lesueht condillon DR.. Boynton said the prospects
were considerably brighter and that the patient is
icsbilg cohloTlabiy. The doctor explained that the
enehata which were being administered consisted
Prlhclpaiy OF diluted extract of beef, yolk of an
egg ana Whlskey the whole being dissolved and
slightly heated. DR.. Bliss cxpressed the opinion that
Oio ITcSidcnUs stomach was gradually becoming
stronger, and referred to the fact that the noursl-
meht was being retained proof thereof The doe
Ior sun remains hopeful and saws there is no reason
ior giving the Presidents case uD vet. Dr Boyn-
Ton says the President has not been troubled with
NAUSEA since yesterday afternoon when nc threw off
annqut Il glIl OF nqld matter containing a quantity
OF olle. Dr. Boynton says Mrs. Garfield continues
very hopeful and feels rather more encouraged to-
day than she did yesterday.
$50 n. m.-Dr Bliss was asked this morning
Wnesher there was anything in the Presidents
uitlph TO Indicate that blood poisoning was the
cause OF the unfayorable symptoms; he replied very
einnhatically IN the negative and said that there
Was 40 connection whatever beween the wound and
Tue present trouble that the unfavorable symp-
'ons We're due entirely to tho condition of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18

E43 a. m.--Dr Bliss reports the Presidents pulse
at 10 and that he feels encoura Qed nc the general
condition OF his patient this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18

Continued or Fnta Pare.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-16
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, THURSDAY, Sept. 15
In the Berlin chess contest to-day Mr. Rlaokbrno
beat Mr. Schalopp, and Mr.. W. Pausen beat Mr. Mason
NJ. Becredi has been appointed President OF the Ad
ministrative Court of Justice at Vienna The appojpt-
ment Is very unpopular
The Daily NepS says great the apprehen sion OF
some nefarious attack that three policemen two de-
tectves attended lroquos In the paddock and no one
was allowed to enter the box where he saddled
The Union Congress to-day separately expelled
several professed delegates for the they
members favored and thirty opposed the eYpusions.
dispatch from st. Petersburg to The Daily Chronsce
says 1t is announced that General Ignatie has been
appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Lobauoff
VIII probably succeed him as Minister of the Interior"
All the Ambassadors OF the Powers have informed the
Porte that their Governments have finally resolved not
to agree to the suppression Of the foreign post office in
Turkey. The commission for the deliIutaton OF the
Greek frontier has concluded its abors Greece
The Morning Post that the OF the cholera at
Alden Is greatly exaggerated There only cases
among the lower classes. letter 10 The Times dated
Aden August 80. attributes the deaths the matter OF
iasng during Ramdan, as they entirely confined
the Mosiems
telegram from Constantinople says that at to-days
meeting Of the delegates representing the Turkish
holders the Porte announced that in consequence of
their refusal to deal with the indemnity or the
floating debt the Porte has Withdrawn those questions
for the present IL is intended directly with
Russia Ill regard to the indemnity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-16
CANADIAN ITEMS.

HALIFAX, Sept. 15.-The British clipper ship
Roseneath arrived here to-day after passage Of egh-
teen days from Glasgow.
MONTREAL Sept. l5.It is rumored here that Senator
Fabre Is about 10 retire from the Senate.
The Dominion Cabinet Ministers Will meet Sir John
A. Macdonald at Quebec
The exhibition in this city opened TO the public
yesterday without any formates.
An exchange bucket shop" lately established here
said to be in financial difficulty being unable to meet
the claim Of james Baxter for profit wheat trans
action.
TORONTO, Sept. 15.-Hsmm and Conley will not ac-
cept any of Iricketts and Gaudaurs challenges.
TORONTO, sept 15-Anuie Bonnitz, who was shot in
the neck at Woodbridge, ten days by her husband
died IN the hospital here to-day. The husband com
mtted suicide on the day which he shot wife
OWEN SOUND Ont Sept 14.-The propeller Jane
Her reports that her way Club Island she
picked at Lyons Head four OF tho crew. oil safe of
tn lost schooner Regina. Captain Amos Tupp is still
missing.
WINNIPEG, Man, Sept 15.-The Governor General ana
party left Prince Albert, August 81 by boat for Battle
ford which place they probably reached on the evening
OF the 9TH Is is probable that the return journey viii
be by tortS Mcleod and Shaw TO Helena and thence by
train To Winnipeg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-16
CRIMES AND C4SUALTIES-BF TELEGRAPH
AN OLD NAN cnoKrn 10 DEATH

AN OLD MAN CHoKED TO DEATH.
NEW-BkUN swICk. y. j., sept. 15.-Elllah Labar,
respectable citizen, seventy iour cLukci
this afternoon by cracker lodging his throat his home
in Dennis-st
BAGGAGE-MAsTER FATALLY INJURED.
CAMDEN,N. j., sept. l5.-Beujamin Parker, Of Wi
watching box yesterday struck s head
against bridge at westyine and injured fatally
MURDERED HIS DAUGHTERS LOVER
MEMPHIS, enn., Sept. l5.-At jackson, Tenn
and instantly ied by difficulty
ont OF Connors opposition 70 straters marrying daagh.
Ter.
SOLDIER CHARGED WITH THEFT
LONG BRANCH, n. j., sept. 15.-Private Marshall,
Gland military upon
charge OF robbng aDotner member of his company
camp Al Elbcron, OF $40.
RUN OVER AND INSTANTLY KILLED.
PETERSBURG, Va, Sept. 15.-This morning Will
Tucker, deiormed this city over
by passenger train Sesr
road, and instantly killed.
KILLED WITH A sHoEMAKER's KNIFE
NAsFVII.t., Tenn, sept. lo.-An afray occurred
leran shoemakers o'Haeran shot Ranly in tle arm
and Hany stabbed o'Halersn heart with a shoss
makers knife, killing him instantly.
PREFERRING DEATH TO IMPRISONMENT
BUFFALO, n. Y, sept 15.-JOhn $ Close age
thirty dye, while being committed
eomEed suicide IN the Office by cutting s With
which he drew from inside Of ms coat s
head was nearly severed by the wound.
ARRESTED FOR EMBRzzLEMENT
PITTsBURG, Penn. Sept. 15.--Edward Wassell an
for the embezsement OF s., 900 IRON FOX 4 Dammond a
New,fork This is only OF several amounting
to $4,000, for which suits win DC instituted.
pHYsIGIAN ACCUSED OF ARSON.
PROVIDENCE, X. l., sept, 15.-The Grand Jury
having found two indictments William Bowen of
Sstnae Tor burning his house and attempting
by sheriff morning This case in wbich rCI.
| sellers were suspected OF the outrage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-16
INDIAN TITLES TO LAND.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO TUE Tn1pryE 4,

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15.-When the Omaha
Indians visited the Secretary OF the Interior lime
ago. he asked them why they did more willingly az
sumo the habits and conditions Of civilized fe and was
told in reply that, until they granted patents for
their lands they did not feel safe in their inheritance
but expected TO be told to at n moments notice
They were situated they said, directly in the line of
march OF civilization and could notudgng by the ex-
perience OF their brethren-expect TO he unmoested
The Secretary then promised them that he would do
what he could to have law passed this winter which
Will give them patents for their lands He IN favor of
making their ute TO these lands inaepable forever
ana beeves that such course the part the Gov
ernInent will do much toward making good citizens OF
these Indians, . o. "N Va
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-16
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
IN NDICTED FOR MURDER

Muvnn,, poni, D raD IUT' NJ HDFK -
MILFORD, fenn sept. ID he Grand Jury of SIIS-
ounty ~ Today indicted A. WestbIook and HIS wife
Tor the murder OF their child In une last
- ASSOCIATION OF FIRE ENGINEERS
RICHMOND, va, sept 15.-lhe Association of
re Engineers closed It's ninth here day
Cincinnati was selected place holding the next All
.o 'N ''N '
- TO BE SENT TO ENGLAND FOR TRIAL.
PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 15.--.Judge Butter of the
n'e Stts Disrct court This morning granted the petit
uoh OF captain Clpperton, the English
the ehtradltion OF Brompton the English forger.
- STRIKE AVERrED BY CONCESSION
PITTsBuRG, Sept. 15.-'rhe coal operators have
conceded the advance OF oneha per
y ule miheIs anu strike Is thus averCed.
Increase In wages coal will be Que cent per bushe
r. THE sECRETARYSHI HIP OF THE SENATE
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. l5.-The officers and many
or the Grand Army OF the Republic have united
signing neuoria address to senator
nuence IN securing the secretary
racine coast ana urging Marcus Duioruck position
:, THE NEW-ORLEANS TROUBLE ENDED
NEW-ORLEANs sept. 15.-Atter receiving the
mayors letter YESTERDAY Governor McEnery issued proc
mauon reyoklng his proclamation Tuesday, peace
order having been Restored He thanked militia
aud solderlv conduct 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-16
VICTIMS OF THE APACHE OUTBREAK.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15.--The following tele-
gram. dated Resdio San Francisco, Cal, Sept H. 1881
has been received by the Adjutant- General:
Assistant Adutant-G General Department of Arizona
telegraphs the following from Colonel Carr:
FORT APACHE, Sept 13, 1881.
Killed at Cibien: Captain l.. G. Hentig Priyates
Henry c. Bird Edward D. Livingston, John Sullivan
John Soudcgger, William Miller Troop ID. 9th Cavalry
Died of wounds received on CiDien: Private Thomas
j. FarrOw, Troop ID.
Wounued Sergeant John Mcdonald, Troop e. and
Private Ludwig Blaze, Troop ID.
Killed on Seven Mile Hill, road to Thomas: Pri-
Yates John Dorman Troop d. and PeterJ Badt and Ed
ward Winkler, Company ID, 18TH Infantry.
wounded AT Apache; First Lieutenant &, G.. Gordon
9th Cavalry. MCDoWELL Maior-(eneral
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-16
CUBAN POLITICS AND TAXES

HAVANA, Sept. 15.-Although the official
scrutiny only terminates the 18th nst t is already
definitely known that the elections in the province of
Tor partial renewal of the provincial deputies has
resulted IN the triumph Of the Liberals Autonomist
they persstenty called The consequence is
that the Autonomsts constitute majority of the
provincial deputatou OF Havana which counts twenty
members of whom eleven are now Autonomists Ac-
corling ia III 7rihfo the Liberals will also riumpb in
the Other provinces with the exception O: Maanzas and
inar del Rio This success is highly significant as the
Liberals thus attain control of the internal
Uf provincial affairs.
General Bancn has ordered the suspen sion of tho co
lection OF taxes by contract
HAVANA, Sept 1O-Some days ago person was dis
covered, who under assumed name. held a clerkshp
Of Importance in OF the Courts here and who
was nothing lees than escaped from the prison
at Ferro in Spain. He had been sentenced TO term of
hltech years Tor assassination and bigamy. He has
again been placed in confinement.
A younS wnltc man who is held here as slave claims
nl' freedom IL Is sad that he was adopted by negro
woman at the instance of his mother
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-16
COTTON, CORN AND TOBACCO.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15.-The following re-
ports OF the condition OF the cotton corn and tobacco
crops were issued at noon:
Cotton.-The reports of September ] to this Depart
Ineht show very heavy decline in the condition OF cot
ton since the last report owing protrace drouth
which has prevailed In all parts of the belt The
Sonuon as reported il ~, decrease OF I6 per mt
curing tne month of August, and, compared with the
returns aI the same date last year. il per cent cHs
Corn-rhe general average copditon of the corn rron
on on sePtember was 90. being II per cent lower
thah the month previous and 81 cent lower tbau "a
year ago az the same date Tue OF the low cond
d on SAlsIl& IN almost every part OF country Is
urou New England has been less affected by IL than
average OF 90 ~ '9Poi'' III
For some reason the statistics OF Spring wheat
were omitted from the crop OF to-day There Il
authority Tor the statement that the average for the
whole year. as reported TO the Department. OF Agrou
ture on the first OF September II per r. less
than for August of last year. - ~
1oddcco.-The returns from correspondents give n
very serious decline In the prospect crop being
some 70 per cent less than month SINCE the ex
ceptons OF the states north OF the Delaware river Tho
for the whole country only 65 agaist az Last
month and "a al the date last year. - ~