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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-02-03

And now the burnt cork profession
throughout the world may prepare to
fold their tents and silently steal away
and leave the boards forever. A great
Juvenile minstrel combination composed
Of tho energetic newsboys Of the city, are
diligently rehearsing, and will soon APP
pear, and shooting athwart the burnt cork
ornament, will dazzle the amusement
world and cast into the shade all other
minstrel bodies in the world. John
Leonard Is one of the bright particular
stars OF this mammoth concern, and as
noon as Que or two more empty oil cans
Go be used rs seats) can be procured the
troupe will give an immense show in this
city. The Juvenile world, especially the
part that retails the daily papers on the
streets, are on tiptoe OF expectation and
anxiousiy look forward to the grand OPEN
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-02-03

..DOcToR'5 BILLS.-The man whose Blood
and Liver is in good condition is all right
even in the midst of epidemics. This has
been often noticed in the life of every one.
If all would only avail themselves of the
advantages of restoring and maintaining
the health of the body, there would be
fewer Doctors bills and much less sorrow.
The one thing needful, and the one recon-
mended above all others, is found in Sim
mons Liver Regulator. The testimonials
are connted by the thousands, and its
merits are undoubted.
"Having passed through the siege of
Yellow Fever, in 1874, in Savannah, and
not having any physician to attend to my
family, resorted to the Regulator, and
found it to be perfect cure and prevent
I've IL taken in time. l had two children
down with the Fever, used nothing but
Simmons Liver Regulator, and am happy
to say it cured them. 1t will cure and
keep offFever if taken in time.
r. j. LESTER, Macon, Ga"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-02-03
HEALTH AND BEAUTY COMBINED.

One who has long studied this subject
now presents the result of his investiga-
tions, andis happy to say he has discovered
"Woman's Best Friend" 1t is adapted
especially to those cases where the womb
is disordered, and will cure any irregu.
larity of the ''menses " Bradtield's Fe-
male Regulator acts like a charm in
''whites," or Il sudden check of the
"monthly courses" from cold, trouble OF
mind or like causes, by restoring the dis
charge in every instance. In chronic
cases its action is prompt and decisive,
and saves the constitution from countless
evils and premature decay.
MIDTOWN, CHAMBERS Co., ALA, July
10, III.
l have used Bradfield's Female Regula-
tor in my practice for long time, and
with entire success where there was no
complication of diseases. II it is not a
specific, it is the best known remedy for
diseases it is recommended to cure.
j. II. DAVIS, NJ. D.
DIR. Bradfield, Prop, Atlanta, Ga. Price
$3.50 per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
and DR.. J. j. Tobin and o. Samostz,
Wholesale Agents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-02-03
DO YOU WANT HEALTH !.

Why will ye die? Death, or what is
worse, is the inevitable result of contin-
ued suppression of the menstrual flow. II
is a condition which should not be trified
with. Immediate relief is the only safe
guard against constitutional ruin. In all
cases of suppression, suspension or other
irregularity of the courses" Bradfeld's
Female Regulator is the only sure REM
edy. 1t acts by giving tone to the ner-
vous centers, improving the blood and de-
termining directly to the organs of men,
situation. It's alegitimate prescription,
and the most intelligent physicians use it.
Prepared by DIR. J. Bradfeld, Atlanta,
Ga. $3.50 per bottle. Sold by all drug
gists.
NoTAsULGA, ALA, July 7, 1877.
Bradfield's Female Regulator has been
thoroughly tested by me in great vari-
ETY. of cases, and l am fully convinced
that it is unriva>& for all that class of
diseases which iSs,aims to cure.
J. G. HUss, NJ. D.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-02-03
Personal and Local Items

Mr.. Frank Van Duzer, of Galveston, the
genial, happy Van, twas in thecity yes
terday. = "a AK
There is more diamond jewelry just now
in Austin than in any other place of the
same size in the land.
Senator Martin of Navarro, who has
been at home on leave of absence has re-
turned, and is again at his post of duty.
Lieut.. Gov. Story was absentyesterday
and President, pro tenn, Gooch guided
the deliberations of the Senate in grace
full manner. He makes most excellent
presiding officer.
Mr.. +. Moses. one of the leading mer-
chants of Georgetown, was in the city
yesterday, and reports that Georgetown
is having fine trade at this time.
Alderman George Robertson was pre-
scented by Mr.. Danson, of Onion creek,
with the skin ofea pure white possum.
Such curiosity was never before heard
of in Texas.
The streets and crossings on West Pc
can street are simply fearful. When some
official is killed perhaps the tax payers
in that region may perambulate with
more safety.
Rat terriers are getting to be as great
nuisance as the rats they kill. A lady
had her dress torn by one of these little
brutes on Saturday while entering the
premises OF q friend
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-02-03


And now il is bruited about that that
deleetable print shop down on Galveston
Island is in whole bushel of trouble.
For newspaper TO get into peck OF
trouble is an almost every day occur
renee, yet they manage by heroic exer-
tions to extricate themselves; but when
they get into a whole bushel and It is run
ming over, it is not an easy job and causes
any amount Of squirming, sorrow and
grief. The Ne'os just now finds itself In
this uncomfortable position, and ifreports
be true, viii don sackcloth and ashes
and with its little Hand trying its level
best 10 hide its tears and great sorrOws,
will ask the legislature to pass bill for
its special relief and benefit. The truth
is, the Ne,os has calmly ignored its con-
tract with the State in the matter Of print
ing the -ssa.
GOVERNORS MESSAGES,
department reports and such things. The
contract requires that the above docu-
ments be printed on "'ealendered No. 3
book paper of uniform whiteness, the
pages to be fifty-seven ems long, in
Guiding head and foot lines. and 81 ems
wide, long primer measure, and not to
contain less than 1900 ems each" The
Comptroller's report and the messages Of
the Governor do not comply with the
above conditions On the contrary, the
first resembles a yellow-back, blood and
thunder novel, and to make the
comparison complete, it abounds with
the grossest of errors, from begin
ming to end. and such as are
only found in cheap yellow back litera-
ture. The Governors message, as printed
by the concern, reminds one of patent
almanac, and altogether the vir-
tuOus NeiOs has got itself into a pretty
kettle of fish, and wants the Legislature
to come to the rescue. If the print
ing board, the legislature and those
in authority do their duty, work
performed by the Mems concern
that does not come up to the re-
quirements of the contract will be re-
jected, and the documents alluded to
ordered printed rs the law requires
and as the contract demands. 1t
is pity the Ne,rS cannot present some
kind of bill and have it passed to pre-
vent its subscription list from dwindling
down and growing beautifully less by de-
grees. Two or three years ago the paper
claimed daily circulation of eleven thou
sand. George T.. ROwell's newspaper di-
reetory which is authority among news
paper men ,modestly places its daily circu-
lation for the year 1880 over five thousand.
Possibly this serious falling off has had
to do with the changing of the
concern from a partnership to corpora
ton.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-02-03
rraxis County Bonds.

The advertisement of the county judge
for bids upon Travis county 6 per cent.
$40 bonds, has met with fine success.
The outstanding bonded Indebtedness of
Travis county, is $4,000, bearing an an
nual interest of 10 per cent. The county
commissioners, under a law authorizing
them to fund the Indebtedness at lower
rate of interest, concluded to issue and
offer for sale $4,000 in per cent. bonds
payable in twenty and redeemable in five
years, and 1000 of 6 per cent bonds re-
deemable at the pleasure of the county
and payable in twenty years. They have
sold to Forster & Co., the 800, 900 of $40
bonds at premium, and to New York
banking house the $39, 900 of per cent.
bonds payable in twenty years, and re-
deemable at the pleasure of the county,
at par. This is a saving to Travis county
during the next year of $500, and pro-
portionally greater saving, as the money
is applied TO the payment of the last men
toned class for the succeeding years.
The International and Santa Fe rail-
roads will put you in Galveston at 9:35
p. m. Try it. jan25 I'm
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-02-03

This is beyond question the most sue.
cessful cough medicine we have ever sold
few doses invariably cure the worst
cases of cough, Group and bronchitis
while it's wonderful success in the cure
of consumption is without a parallel IN
the history of medicine. Since its first
discovery it has been sold ona guarantee,
a test which no other medicine can stand.
If you have n cough we earnestly ask YOU
to try it. Price 10 cts, so cts. and $40
IL your lungs are sore, chest or back
- cts. Sold by Oscar Samostz, Druggist,
Congress Avenue and Pecan street, Aus
TIN, Texas, ar feb2eow6m
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-02-03
VARIOUS Causes

Advancing years. care. sickness, disappoint
ment, and hereditary predispesition-aIl oper
ate 10 turn the hair gray, and either OF them
inclines it to shed prematurely. AYER's HAZE
VIGoR will restore faded or gray. light or red
hair TO q rich brown or deep black, as may be
desired II softens and clcanses the scalp giving
IL healthy action. It removes and curcs dand
run and humMs. By its use falling hair 1
checked, and new growth will be produced IL
al cases where the folllcles are not DESTROYED OF
the glandA decsyed. Its cfiects are beautifully
shown on brashy, wesk or sickly har. on which
few applications viii produce the gloss sHd
freshness OF youth. Harmless and sue in lis
operation. It II Incompatible as a dressing, and
10 especially valued for the soft Instre and rich
ness OF tone It ,mparts. II contains ne
nor dye, and will not soil or color white caa
brio yet 1t lasts long on the hair, and keeps
fresh and vigorous.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-02-03
n Regard to subscriptic ..

1. Subscribers who do not give express
notice to the contrary, are considered
wishing to continue their subscription.
2. Ifsubscribers order the discontinue
ance of their periodicals, the publisher
may continue to send them until all ar
rearages are paid.
8. If subscribers refuse or neglect TO
take their periodicals from the office
from which they are directed, they
they are held responsible until they have
settled their bills, and ordered them dis
continued.
4. If subscribers move to other places
without informing the publisher. and the
papers are sent TO the former direction.
they are held responsible.
5. Any person who receives a newspa-
per and makes use oft, whether he has
ordered it or not, is held in law to be a
subscriber.
8. If subscribers pay in advance, they
are bound to give notice to the publisher
at the end of their time, if they DO not
wish to continue taking it; otherwise, the
publisher is authorized to send it on, and
the subscriber will be responsible until
express notice with payment of ali arrears
is sent to the publisher.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-02-03

On Monday, February 9TH, the Grand
Eneampment and the Grand Lodge of Odd
Fellows or the state OF Texas will con.
vene in this city. During the afternoon
of Tuesday, February sth, there will be
a grand procession, which will proceed
10 Turner Hall, where the Inequalities OF
the city will be extended TO the august
bodies in an appropriate address by his
honor Mayor Croker. In behalf of the
members of the fraternity of this city, Mr..
A. +. Woodbridge will, with his usual
grace and eloquence, deliver an address
of welcome, which will be responded to
by the Grand Master of the State. After
the above speeches and at the close of the
ceremonies Of welcome, the Grand Ora
tor OF the Grand Lodge will deliver the
annual grafton. AT night u magnificent
bail will be given at Turner Hall, and ac-
tive preparations are now being made TO
give grand supper and make the enter
tainment n pleasant and brilliant affair.
The session of the above bodies in this
city will be an important one, and our
citizens should see TO it that they are
properly received and royalty treated
while they remain. The following COM
mittee, Capt. L. f. Edwards, T. L. Wren
and Charles II. Deffenbaugh, will call on
our citiz rs to solicit subscriptions for
the purpose of preparing a royal feast and
extending the hospitalities of the capital
city to the representatives of one of the
oldest and greatest orders beneath the
heavens in 4 style that will reflect great
credit upon all concerned, and be in
keeping with the brilliant reputation, for
open-heartedness and hospitality that has
made our people famous. 1t is urged that
our citizens contribute literally, that the
in all of its appointments
may be "A success, and it be made one of
the most pleasant and brilliant affairs
that ever occurred in this or any other
.Ea
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-02-03

The frontier battalion now consists OF
i've small companies numbering in all, 40
officers and men, and during the last two
years they have performed the following
services. viz: 1901 scouts; fights with
Indians; 81 Indian trails followed; fights
with outlaws; IL outlaws killed and 4
wounded; $50 fugitives from justice
arrested; 81 courts attended by request
Of civil authorities; 81 jail and other
guards furnished; $50 escorts; 152 other
assistaneesto civil authorities; 1917 horses
and cattle recovered; 1 Mexican child
II covered
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-02-03

In answer to certain questions sent out
by the Governor to county judges, replies
were received from one hundred and
three counties. The answers show that the
aggregate number of days the district
courts of the above counties were In ses-
sion during the year 1880. was 4572; cOun-
~ courts, 40ll; amount of salaries paid
county judges was S3s, 1854; amount of
salaries paid county clerks, Sl5,3I5;
amount of salaries paid district court
clerks, 20,49s; amount of salaries paid
sheriffs, S23,229; amount paid for juries
in district and county courts, $500, 279;
amount paid for maintaining prisoners
and guards, Sl3l, 1853. Average number
of prisoners kept in Jail awaiting trial,
9l2; number of insane people in Jail, 1873;
Number insane people in above counties.
212; cost of keeping insane people, $685.;
number of insane people now in jail, 1875;
number of paupers supported during the
year 1880, $50; cost OF supporting paupers,
S53,459; number of poor farms In the
above counties, II; cost of Keeping poor
farms S11, 4s6; number OF deaf and dumb
persons in the counties, 81; number of
blind, 80; number of criminal executions,
IA; expense of executing death penalties,
1s5; number ofprisoners that escaped from
county jails, $50; number of prisoners re-
captured. 50; number of persons impris-
oned to pay INES, 1927; number of per-
sons hired out to pay fines, 7s1. The
total amount of money paid by th one
hundred and three counties to county
judges, sheriffs. county and district
clerks, jurors, maintaining prisoners and
for support of poor farms, the insane and
parpers and for execution was, for the
year 1880, S450,044. The district Court
of Travis county was in session during last
year a19 days, ard the criminal court lit
days. The amount Of salary paid county
judge was 5000, district clerks $500, ..sher-
ifs $500. The amount paid to jurors was
S61s3, and the amount paid for maintain
ing prisoners S5741.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-02-03

Strange lights have been seen in the
heavens at night for several weeks, but
one out in the north Sunday might at
tracted more than passing notice. About
8 O'Clock a brilliant light was observed
that spread over large space and at
tracted the attention of three gentlemen
living out north of the Capitol.
They affirm that in the midst
of tine aurora, which assembled
from dark border near the
horizon, they saw standing out in bold
relief the forms of three men. One of
them had his arm raised and was pointing
upward as If desiring to attract the at
tention of earth's Inhabitants TO a higher
and better world. The gentlemen watch
ed the singular phenomenon for some
minutes, and until the three men grad
ually vanished aud disappeared from
view. Other strange sights have been
seen, and on the night alluded to the
| STATESMAN reporter saw in the Eastern
Heavens brilliant cross which remained
visible for at least five minutes. Strange
aud mysterious noises also have
been heard in different parts of
the state, and altogether trouble
seems to be brewing somewhere.
1t is said that Mr.. Joe Willis, of Waco,
was last week at Valley Mills, Bosque
county, visiting 4 patient, when he and
those at the house where he was stopping
heard distinctlyrepeated noises, seemingly
in northerly direction, resembling the
noise of distant thunder. 1t was a per-
fectly clear night, with no lightning or
sign of rain or other weather disturbance.
1t was also too far from any line of rail
way to permit the theory that the noise
was the rumble of railroad trains. The
noise was so distinct and repeated as TO
arrest the attention of all in the house
and was heard until midnight, at which
hourDr Willisretired.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-02-03

To be beautiful, buOyant and healthy,
the whole female constitution must main
tain regular action during Il certain period
oflife. Otherwise, no female can possibly
remain healthy, and she who does not know
this acknowledged fact, is quite ignorant.
But should you by some exposure, become
irregular and suffer with many troubles,
what do you propose TO do? As we have
experience in that line, let us say that
ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERS is the IN 5st
wonderful female regulator in use. 1t
don't fail.
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READ THIS LETTER-ITIs ONLY ONE OF
MANY
SPRINGFIELD, ROBERTSON, Co., Tenn.


November 81, 1880.
DR.. j. BRADFIELD-SIr My daughter
has been suffering for many years with
that dreadful aff1iction known as Female
Disease, which has cost me many dollars,
and Notwithstanding had the medical at
tendance, could not find relief. 1 have
used many other kinds of medicine with
out any effect. / had just about given her
up, was out of heart, but happened in the
store ofW. w. Ecker several weeks since,
and he knowing of my daughters afflic-
ton persuaded me to try bottle of your
Female Regulator. She began to improve
at once. / was so delighted with its eff
feet that bought several more bottles.
The price, $3.50 n bottle, seemed to be
very high at first, but l now think it the
cheapest preparation on the globe, and
knowing what 1 do about it, il to-day one
of my family was suffering with that aw-
full disease, would have it if it cost $50 a
bottle, forI can truthfully say it has cured
my daughter sound and well, and myself
and wife domost heartily recommend your
Female Regulator to be just what it is
recommended to be. Respectfully,
H. d. FEATHERsTON.
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The San Antonio Express says it Is ru-
moTed over there that ]. Gould has pur-
chased the Morgan road from Cuero to
Indiauola with the view-of connecting it
with the International at Austin that he
may have an opening to tidewater on the
Southern gulf coast. A corps of engineers
are now on the line between this city and
Cuero, and the Express says, "That the
Morgan road win be extended to Austin
as soon rs possible, there appearsto be no
doubtu
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-02-03

Why will We die? Death, or what is
worse, is the Inevitable result of contin-
ued suspension Of the menstrual dow. II
is condition which should not be trifled
with. Immediate relief is tie only sxfe-
guard. In all cases of suppression, sus-
pension or other irregularities of the
Courses" Bradfield's Female Regulator
is the only sure remedy. II acts by giving
tone TO the nervous centres, improving
the blood and determining directly to the
organs of menstrustion. tits legitimate
prescription, and most intelligent physi-
clans use it.
NoTAsULGA, ALA, July Z, 1877.
Bradfield's Female Regulator has been
thoroughly tested by me 10 greatvariety
of eases and am fully convinced that II
isunrivaled for all that class of diseases
which it claims to cure.
&c. HUss, NJ. D.
DR.. J. Bradfeld, Prop. Atlanta, Ga
Price $3.50 per bottle. Sold by all Drug
gists and DR.. J. j. Tobin and D. Samostz,
Wholesale Agents.
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And now Mr.. Frank Smith of Kimble
county is badly wanted up there, and a
liberal reward viii be paid for him.
Frank stole ahorse up in Kimble, awatch
six-shooter and other things, and the gen.
tleman from whom he purloined the
property are anxious 20 hear from him.
officers OF the law and all others interested
can fiud full particulars in to-days paper,
under the head of new advertisements.
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rKoUsA>Ds Use 1T. WHY uEsIrAre !,


JOY TO THE WORLD WOMAN is FREE
Among the many discoveries looking 10
the happiness and amelioration of the hu.
man race none is entitled to higher con-
sideration than DR. Bradfeld's Female
Regulator, "Woman's Best Friend.'' BY
il womanis emancipated from numberless
ills peculiar to her SEX Before it's magic
power all irregularities of the womb van
ish. 1t cures "whites," suppression of
"menses," and removes uterine obstruc-
tions. 1t cures constipation and strength
ems the system, braces the nerves and pu-
rifles the blood. 1t never fails, as thou
sands ofwomen will testify.
Prepared by Dr.J Bradfield, Atlanta.
Ga, price $3.50 per bottle. Sold by ali
Druggists.
TOWNSVILLE, Ga. June %, 1877.
have been selling Bradheld's Female
Regulator Tor years, and il still continues
popular = an evidence of Its being an
claimed for 1t. I can recall instances In
which 1t Afforded relief after all-the usual
remedies had failed.
e. s.J. CAssELs, Druggist.
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The following prisoners are now con

Inc tOlOWluB prlsoueIs are now con
fned in the Travis county Jail:
Antonio Roscoe, Mexican, theft Of
horse; W. H. Eanes, white. murder; r
II. Eanes, white, murder; w. A. Crowder
white, theft of horse; W. A. Lyons, white
from Bell county; George Carburn. white,
intimidating u. s. witnesses; NJ. W. Rob.
bins, white, theft ofhogs; Alfred Hillyer
colored, assault with intent to kill; A. III
Weir, white, land forgery; R. A. Bland
ford, white, embezzlement and theft; j.
II. Vaughan, white, theft; George War
ren, white, murder; John Williams, col.
ored, burglary and theft from a house;
Henry Stewart, colored, swindling; Dick
Hamilton, colored. theft; Amanda Jack.
son. colored, theft; Henry Thompson
colored, burglary; VIM. Golden, white
theft of money; Alex. Jones, colored, theft
of money; Charles Gathff, white, stage
robbery; Bill Williams, colored, theft
Charles Barbour, colored, theft of horse;
Pancho Solo, Mexican, then of horse;
Phinlpo Ray, Mexican, theft of horse;
William Frazier, white. insanity :
Jas. Hendriques, Mexican, theft of CLOTH
ing f. w. Fay, white, land forgery; W.
w. Hall, white, theft of gelding. Total
number, twenty. eight, of whom fifteen
are white, nine are colored, and four are
Mexicans. A number who were in jail
week or two ago have given bond, and
two or three have been turned over to
the United States authorities.