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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15
Late News by Mail

Col.Jack Wharton has been reap
pointed United States marshal for
Louisiana.
The Jewish citizens OF Chicago
have subscribed 100000 to aid the
Russian refugees who come to this
country.
The Free Press says that though
helier's first speech was not long.
it was long enough TO show that he
was not a speaker.
There are 1900 postofIice nppli-
cants in Washington. Surprising
how many men are out of employ
ment in these brisk times.
The New Orleans Times Democrat
considers Guitcau's contempt for
cranks as one of the most impress
sive Spectacles now on exhibition.
William II. Vanderbilt is defend
ant IN numerous suits brought
against him for one million dollars
damages for violated contracts in
relation TO the Rochester amt State
Line railroad in New York, which
he is charged with wrecking after
manipulating the stock he held and
selling out at profit.
The electric lighting of Chestnut
street, Philadelphia, from the Della
ware TO the Schuylkill rivers, dis
lance of over two miles, has proved
so satisfactory that the mayor Is
about TO recommend that the entire
city be lighted with electricity in
stead of gas.
The South Carolina house OF rep
rescntativcs has just passed, by a
very large majority, a bill doing
away with all the fences IN the
state except in three counties, which
are obliged at their own expense TO
fence themselves in from their
neighbors, and making il IA INSIDE
mcanor for stock TO run ut large.
The bill will probably become a law.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15
Mechanical rIaythins..

The mechanical toys are not this
season confined TO The higher priced,
large-sized iron aud tin toys, such rs
fire engines and trains of cars, steam-
boats, ships, wagons, and dancing or
walking dolls, but we find dear
little rabbits jumping and green
frogs hopping about, cats chasing
rats, walking bears, Chinese Jug
glers, who are quite as nlmble as
Kiralfy himself, aud with the new
toys are pens or small houses with
closed doors, to be opened by
springs, whercupon out jump walk
ing pigs, the bear after "Silver
Hair" or the wolf after little cred
Riding Hood" who stands back of
the door.
The artists in three toys have de-
scended to personalities, and one is
rather surprised TO be confronted by
walking counterpart in miniature
of Ben Butler with his pocket full of
tin spoons, and General Grant with
n cigar in his mouth and bottle in
his hand; or when standing by a
band olnegro Ministries to have the
show commence without warning,
while near by Il Chinese laundry is
in full operation, and majestic pea
cock stalks proudly by and gay
plumaged parrots walk side by side
with their youthful bisque mis-
tresses.
Among these mechanical toys may
be classed the COW which gives milk
and lows; the elephant with flexi-
bic trunk, which draws up when the
animal makes its most peculiar
noise, and walks; the lion that roars,
the growing bear and the braying
jackass, all large and noisy enough
10 warrant the rather doubtful
whispered suggestion OF the three
year old small boy, who wanted the
circusNkadly, but limited to mammal:
"If Santa Claus bwings me dc nag
erie wifi ii, cess you better ,ell him
not TO fordit TO wemember dc cages
for de Wild amildens."
The dolls are quite lovely enough
to arouse all the dormant maternal
instincts in the hearts of our minia-
ture women, "when all they need is
breath and brain TO make them real
babies"
The French send us the exquisite
dolls in bisque, with or without
''rcal hair" in jutc, natural curls, or
in sheep or lambs wool on the
mother skin, easy to comb and dura-
BILE TO wear. These dolls are in
sizes from one inch to three feet.
The smaller ones, with painted
bisque costumes, are in every con
ceivable attitude, crying, laughing,
lying down, kneeling, playing, With
legs crossed and hands over head.
The larger sizes have bodies jointed
or flexible, Of kid, wood and papier
mache, and come undrcsscd or al
tired in garments fit for young
princesscs to wear.-ThiladelDlia
| Times
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15
A DOWN TOWN MERCHANT,

Having passed several sieepless nights,
disturbed by the agOuies and cries OF
suffering child. and becoming convinced
that Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Syrup was
just the article needed, procured supply
Tor the child. on reaching home and ae-
quainting his wife with what he had
done. she refused to have it administered
TO the child, Is she was strongly in favor
of homeopathy. That night the child
passed IN suffering, and the parents with
out sleep. Returning home the day fol-
lowing. the father found the baby still
worse and while contemplating another
sleepless night, the mother stepped from
the room to attend to some domestic du-
ties. and left the father with the child.
During her absence he administered a
portion of the Soothing Syrup to the
baby, and said nothing. That night all
hands slept well. and the little fellow
awOke in the morning bright and happy.
The mother was delighted with the sud
den and wonderful change, and although
at first offended at the deception practiced
upon her, has continued TO use the Syrup,
and suffering crying babies and restless
nights have disappeared. \ single trial
ofthe Syrup never yet failed to relieve
the baby, and overcome the preiudices OF
the mother. Sold by all druggists. -
rents a bottle.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

Thomas NJ. Lynch, respected
citizen of Oxford, North -Sarolina,,
was murdered and robbed while ON
his way home, in the suburbs of the
town. He was dubbed by u palinR
with nail in the end which peno-
tratcd his forehead, producing m
Simultaneous death. Two negroes
are suspected.
The hanging of Ed Williams at
Durand, Wisconsin, makes the
fourth case of lynching in that To-
cality within year or two, and be-
sides, nine men have been tarred
and feathered during the same Pc
Rod. This is a record for Repub-
lican voting region that rather lays
over anything in the most hoWling
Democratic precinct we know any
thing about.
Ieis said that 81 100000 cash will
be found necessary TO enable the
Pacific bank of Boston to resume
business: besides the capital stock
of 81 100000, 100000 may be ree'r'
ized on Mr.. Weeks securities. It's
stated upon unimpeachablc author
ity that the present condition Of me
assets shows the management o. i''t
institution 10 have been inc mos.
wantonly reckless in the history o.
banking.
The court OF the queens bench IS
sued n writ of ccrfi0rari, removing
int he queens bench division, oil
danos;tions concerning the death or
Mansfiejd. at Ballyragget, county
ISilIennv' regarding which, a yer-
dict If wilfuf murder has been re-
tnrned bv the coroner's jury against
Sinh Inspector O'Brien and Boucher
who commanded the police on the
occasion of the riot there.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

Mr.. Martin \. Connolly, a merchant in
Oil City, Pa, writes: Il Inherited i'll
health IRON my parents, who were both
short lived. My wife is II slckly little
woman. and has suffered considerably.
We have had five children, three OF whom
died in infancy; the other two, boy
four years of age and girl of seven
years, have always been quite puny.
weak and sickly. Some time ago l read
Il medical work that spoke of iron as be-
ing essential to life. that want OF iron
in the blood was the principal cause of liz
health. Shortly aCterward l saw an adj
vertisement of Browns Iron Bitters.
determined TO try it for myself and
family. Theresult has far exceeded my
greatest anticipation. Myself, wife and
chilaren have all grown healthy and
strong. Sores. aches and pains, head
aches, indigestion and sieeplessness, for
merly so common in my family, trouble
lis no more. Every bottle is worth its
weight in gold. nov %
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

The LIMIT OF RAILROAD BUILD
ING.--Mr. Edward Atkinson has
been engaged I'm sketching the flu
ture Of railroad development in the
United States. He concludes, after
allowing for one commercial crisis
and one railroad panic within the
next seven years, that 117,5 800 miles
of new railroad will be built before
the beginning of 1900. There were
81 900 miles in operation at the first
of 1881, and he expects these figures
to- be swelled 10 about 100000 by the
close of the century. His theory Is,
that we shall then have railroads
enough, assuming, as he does, that
what Massachusetts has, or VIII
have on the completion of
the Massachusetts, Central, is to
be taken as the measure of enough
for the rest of the country. He
finds that the state of Massachusetts
had on the first of January, 1881,
one mile of road TO each Alp square
mile of surface, and the rest of the
world followed in this order: Bel
GUM, England and Wales, New
Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island,
Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Della
ware, Indiana, New Hampshire,
switzerland, ending with New York.
which has one mile of road 10 each
9.S square miles. He concludes that
some sections Of the country will.
never need more than one mile OF
road to GA square miles, while others
will have it for 80, 16 and 8, since
the presence of navigable streams
and wide mountain ranges will eff
feet the need and adaptability of q
country for railroads.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

Ways that are dark and things that are
crooked ale not confined exclusively to
the city bred population. Sometimes
the lnnocent-the guileless-farmer, with
hair filled with hay seed, departs from
the path of rectitude and calmly mean
ders down the broad way which leads to
much trouble aud disgrace. A few days
ago the we'll known cotton buyers,
Iglehart & Patterson, purchased
three bales of cotton. They took the
samples from the edge of the bales, rs Is
customary, and they indicated Il superior
staple, and the innocent looking
farmer received the highest market price.
The cotton was rolled aside until
Thursday when Messrs. Iglehart II Patter-
son concluded to ship quantity to Gal
weston, among it the three bales mem
toned. At the depot. before loading
into the cars, these bales attracted the
attention OF some one and IN pulling out
samples 1t was discovered that the inte-
riOr of the bales was very poor and trashy
cotton. The farmer, up to the way cotton
is usually sampled, had taken high
grade of cotton and ''plated" the bales.
As soon as this was discovered the cotton
was sent back to the yards, and Messrs.
Iglehart Il Patterson will trace it up and
ascertain the farmer, who will have no
end of trouble.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

A SMOOTH COMPLEXION cen be had by
every lady who will use Parker's Ginger
Tonic. For promptly regulating the
liver and kidneys and purifying the blood
there is nothing like it, and this is the
season why it so quickly removes pimples
and gives a rosy bloom to the cheek. See
notice.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15
KIND WORD OF ADVICE.

If you feel yourself growing weak
your strength failing the natural functions
OF the body becoming impaired, take
warning in time; YOUR system needs
Iron, which, when combined with pro-
per vegetable extracts, produces Il tonic
Of rare medicinal effect Such remedy is
Browns Iron Bitters. Buy il of your
druggist and do not be persuaded to take
a substitute. for this Is the only remedy
which gives permanent strength. 1t con-
tains no alcohol. nor does 1t blacken the
teeth. II receives the universal endorse
ment of clergymen, physicians, druggists,
and all who have used it. nO23
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

HENRY's SPECIFICs.-The great Eng
fish remedies are truly marvellous in their
action on the reproductive organs, and all
Young men who are suffering from indis-
erection and vices of youth, Will find that.
by proper course of treatment with
these wonderful remedies, 4 permanent
restoration to health, and subsequent
happiness may be had. All cases of sper-
matorrhea Tor seminal weakness) sue
cumb readily TO their use. SO very many
diseases Of this nature have rise in the
errors and bad habits formed IN early
youth that impair the mimi and body,
leaving ut the prime of life thousands
physically and mentally wrecked. that l
have made a speciality of all diseases aris-
ing from lack of physical force, such as
nervous debility, physical prostration,
impotency or loss of manly power. Cir
culars may be had on application. and cor
respOndence solicited. Consultation fee
81 90. Specific 81 per package. Address
No. 203 East Fourteenth street, New
York. oct4 Gm WHEELER 81 Co.
DON'TTAKE ANY CHANCES ON LIFE
When Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver
Cure willregulate and keep you healthy
q. II times.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15
uoNoRL,u AND BLEssED.

When a board of eminent physicians
and chemists announced the discovery
that by combining some well known val
liable remedies the most wonderful medi-
cine was produced, which would cure
such a wide range of diseases that most
all other remedies could be dispensed
with, many were skeptieal; but proof of
its merits byactual trial has dispelled all
doubt, and to-day the discoveries OF that
great msdieias, Hop Bitters, are honored
and blessed by all as henefactors.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15
IRRITATION OF THE SCALP-AN
AUTHENTIC TESTIMONY.

GeRtlemtn. For five years have been
greatly troubled with dandruf, with =
severe itching of the scatp. and my hair
falling out. | have tried almost every
known remedy. all proving worthless.
Seeing BURNETT's COCAINE and BUR-
NETS kALLISToN advertised. 1 procur-
ed a bottle of each. and am happy ia state
that the dandruff is completely removed,
and no Itching whatever remains.
j. +. CANEN. Kansas City, Mo.
BURNETT'S FLAVOGING EXTRACTS are
the best. tilldeclO
II Is a foolish mistake To cOnfOL"d
remedy of merit WIFI the GuacK m,''-
cines now so common. W. have used
Pqrker's Ginger Tonic with the happIest
results for rheumatism and Dyspepsia,
and when worn cut by Overwork, and
know it to be a sterling health restora-
tive Times. See advertisement.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

A new convention for the ex-
change of money orders between the
United States and Switzerland has
been signed by the president, and
will go into operation on the first of
January. Its effect will be to re-
duce the fees charged on orders is
sued in the United States on Swift
erland to the same rates as those
charged in this country upon French,
German aud Italian orders.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15
We ask Won to reud the advertisement

of Darby's Prophylatic Fluid, which APP
pears in our issue of to-day. It is WON
dorful healing remedy, a most powerful
disinfectant. and positive germ de-
stroyer, and il perfectly safe TO use even
in the hands of the most inexperienced.
1t is highly recommended by eminent
physicians and chemists, and endorsed
by hundreds of others who have used it
and know its valuable properties. 1t
costs but Il trihe, and Will save much suf-
fering, time and money. Darby'S Fluid
has long been recognized as Il household
article for universal family use. Pre-
pared by J. Ii. Zelin Il Co., Manufacture
ing Chemists, Sole Proprletors.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

SET BACK FoRTY-Two YEARs.-''l was
troubled for many years with kidney
complaint, gravel, etc.; my blood becamd
HIN; | was dull and inactive: coule
hardly crawl about; was an old, worn out
man all over; could get nothing to
help me until got Hop Bltters, and now
am a boy again. My blood and kidneys
are all right, and l am Is active rs man OF
so. although am -, and have no doubt
it will do as well for others OF my age. 1t
is worth a trial. "-FATuER.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

The balance in the state treasury yes
terday was, $9SS,693 currency; $50, 04S
specie ; total cash, 81 ,0oS,64l bonds, ST.
437,5tO; total state Indebtedness, S4,49l,-
100.
The comptroller has received another
voucher on account of the Prairie View
normal school. lie returned 1t with the
endorsement that warrants would only
he issued on vouchers that were approved
by the president of the board of regents
and attested by the secretary.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

NJ. NJ. Ms.-On the evening of Decem-
Der Goth, the well known club, the NJ. M.
Ms, will give brilliant ballat Millett's
opera house. Every effort Is being made
10 make this one OF the most charming
and fascinating affairs that ever occurred
Ia this city. Beauty, gay, vivacious and
CHEEKY win honor the occasion. when all
will ssgive loose 10 mirth." aud have =
regal time Of unalloyed pleasure. The
following are the committees In charge
Arrangements-C. II. Deifenbaugh. John
Burland, +. x. Jones and Ben q. Jones
InViiation-C. II. Deffenbaugh. 4. H.
Jones, Louis Younger and +. W. Swim.
ellis. The STATESMAN returns thanks
Tor complimentary tickets.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

On Monday night most Eminent Grand
Commander Sir j. W. Hannig installed
the officers of Colorado Commandery. No.
4, as follows; Sir knight Thaxton, emf
nent commander; Joe johnson. general
issimo IL. NJ. Holmes, captain general /;
Tom Murrah, prelate; J. 5. johnson
senior warden; j. w. Glenn, junior war
den; A. H. Grow, recorder Joseph Har-
rell, treasurer; A. Williams, warden
John Mcdonald, sentinel; Sir knight A.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

Ii win be seen from the real estate
transfers, compiled in the office of Zim-
pelham y Bergen and published in this
mornings paper, that property is looking
up. Austin, indeed, is on rising ground,
owing TO the energy of Francis d. Fors-
Il Moeller, Leander Brown and their as
sociates from Iowa. If Austin can Sc
cure the Grant road, and she certainly
can II proper efforts are made, the city
will fairly boom. and the mossbacks
buried out OF sight forever. This latter,
above all earthly things, is consuma-
ton devoutly to be wished for.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

City Engineer McFall has been en-
gagged for the past two days in laying OF
for excavation and leyeling the site OF the
new capitol, the object being to ascertain
the number of cubic feet of dirt to be re-
moved, that bidders may be able to pre-
pare their bids and estimates intelligent
~. MIR. McFall, who is one of the most
careful and accurate civil engineers in
the country, will complete the work to-
day.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

Few houses, in any line of business,
have extended their trade all over the en-
tire country as have u. NJ. Ferry Il Co.,
the celebrated seedSmen, of Detroit,
Michigan. They furnish employment 10
about 1000 persons. and keep 60 CONNER
cial travellers on the road, looking after
their interests. They grow on their seed
farms u very large proportion OF the
seeds they sell, which Is probably one of
tho principal reasons why their goods
are held in such high esteem all over the
land. We would advise all our readers
seeking information regarding seeds to
send aud procure n copy of their new
and beautiful Seed Annual Cor 1852.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

In the county courtroom, late yester-
day afternoon, disagreement and angry
alteration occurred between County
Attorney Moore and John Dowell, ESQ.
conducting the defense in the case of
Gibson, charged with bigamy. mention OF
which has been made in the STATESMAN,
and, becoming offended at some remark
made by the prosecuting attorney, gave
the lie, whereupOn the latter threw
glass at the former. The parties were
placed under arrest, and MIR. Dowell fined
SIND
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15
SOUTHERN ANTIDOTE FOR Ma
LARA

1t should be generally known that
Simmons Liver Regulator, prepared by
]. Ii. Zelia Il Co.. Is relied upon to Sc
cure to the people immunity from all ma
larial disorders. That this medicine
does what is claimed for it is proved by
its popularity, and any one who has lived
in the south three years has no doubt
seen its curative effects and the prOtec-
ton it gives against the return of this
weakening and dangerous malady.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15
IF YOU FEEL DEsPoNDENT

and weary of life, do not give up; it is
not trouble that causes such feelings, but
disordered kidneys or liver which War
ner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure will
inyigorate, restore and thus bring you
happiness once more.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15
Remember the Poor.

Near the corner OF Brazos aud Pine
streets. one door from the corner ON the
Rremond block, Is small frame house,
occupied by Nr. Peterson aud family
lie has been sick and confined TO his
room Tor about three months, and his
means are about exhausted. When we'll /,
be was sober and industrious man, and
~ doing remarkably well. The re-
Porter visited the family yesterday morn.
hing, and found Mr.. Peterson sitting up,
but very weak. Mrs. Peterson Is an IN
duslrious, pleasant lady, and Is doing
ever, thing possible TO sustain her family.
They have three bright little children.
The charitably inclined win DO well 10
visit the above family and lend them as
sl>tance. They are emlnenuy worthy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

The reporter of the san Antonio En-
press thinks the Western Union telegraph
company should he the subject of law
suit because, in taking the presidents
message the other night the operator here
failed to get OF especial to his jour-
nal. Special kilograms, we believe, are
private dispatches, and 1t would be as
reasonable TO enter suit against Il job
printer because he refused to print bus
mess card, when pressed with other
work. The Associated Press dispatches,
10y long established rule, take pre-
cedence over special kilograms, and the
rule is a good one and should be en-
forced,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15

An old lady writes US: - l am e. years
old, and was feeble and nervous ali the
time, when | bought a bottle Of Parker's
Ginger Tonic. | have used little more
than one bottle anh ,rrl as well As ut 50,
and am sure that hundreds need just such
medicine" Sue si'lS ertisement
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15
THE STANDARD ON BLAINE.

LONDON, December 10. = The
Standard, in a leading article on
Blaine's instructions sent TO The
American minister at Lima, says
1t may be absurd, but it is only car
rying the Monroe doctrine to its le-
Ultimate conclusion to assume that
bye-and-bye we shall see representa-
tives departed from Washington to
control the relations of the emperor
of Brazil with the European powers
and the savages of Patagonia, in
voking the aid of the United States
to compose their differences. What
is the temper of the cabinet at the
present moment, we can only infer
from the growth of the Chanbiner
sentiment, which has been conferred
a discussion of the canal question.
AS to Peru, it is not, however, a
matter of sentiment. 1t is true that
Blaine has resigned, and Americans
will not longer have to admire the
glowing periods in which he has
maintained the pretensions of his
country. But American diplomacy
is uniform. and it Will be much the
same, whether the dispatches are
penned by Frelinghuysen or Blaine.
1t is not improbable that President
Arthur may soon announce that
peace is restored and Is new pro-
tectorate established by the United
States.