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

Riley Spence, colored, and ex-deputy
sheriff, is in the tolls. He was in the
city Saturday night, armed with six
shooter. He was arrested, but resisted
the officer and gave him much trouble.
Yesterday he was up before his honor, the
mayor, and fined s26 and costs for carry
ing sixshooter, $40 and costs for resis-
ting an officer and % and costs for being
drunk. He was unable to pay and was
added to the chain gang.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

Mrs. Houston lives in the eastern part
of the city. Friday night an unknown
man rode up to the house, dismount-
de, and, deliberately opening the cowpen
gate, turned out her cow and calf and
drove them of. She and her daughter,
the only persons on the place, saw and
called out to the man, but he paid no at
tention to them and made of.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

The following are the bids for supply
ing stationery for the use OF the county
for the ensuing year:
A. X. Hawkes., 5 reams 10 pound legal
cap, Slb.Io; 3 resms Is pound abstract,
Si6:2O 3 boxes Esterbook bank pens,
$3.50; box Falcon 60 cents, / blunt rs
cents; IL boxes Gillitts 604 pens, 5000 ;
dozen Arnold's writing fluid, $3.50 9
dozen ounce red ink with glass stop
pers, $500; 800 McGilps paper fasteners,
Sl.20; gross rubber bands, 1851;
gross common cedar pen holders. 81 .50'; 1
gross lead pencils, 81 20; ream printed
y pound letter heads for sheriff7s office,
SS.4O; 1000 NO. 10 envelopes printed for
sheriff's office, $3.50; 1000 No. envelopes
printed, $3.50 l ream 10 foolscap paper.
$3.50; u ream bill cap, 70 cents; % sheets
folio post, 70 cents; 1 steel eraser
81 cents; l rubber and ink eraser,
20 cents; ruling pen, 30 cents; 1
quart bottle mucilage, 40 cents;4 reams
II pound legal cap, S9.4O;2 dozen ink
stands, 81 Total, $s7.04.
The aggregate of Mr.. Joseph Naple's
bid for the above bill OF goods was 500 80;
b. ]. Kopperl's bid Sl01.s5, and Levyson
& Blyth's, of st. Louis, SlO3.3S. MIR.
Hawkes. having made the lowest bid, the
contract was awarded to him.
For blank books the following bids
were considered.
Joseph Maggie, 9 deed records, probate
record and I index, S61.50; B. J. Kop-
perl, for same books, $S4.25; R. Won.
Boeckmann, for same books, $1,000; Lee
vyson 4 Blyth, OF st. Louis, for same
books, $1,000. The contract was awarded
to Mr.. Maggie.
Binding dockets r. Won Boeckmann,
S2-10 Levyson q Blyth, 800; B. j. Kop-
perl, $500.
E. Won Boeckmann, 800 certificates,
p0nas, $1,000; 500 cspias, 500; 100
sherif's commitments, $500; total,
s30.25. Levyson q Blyth's, Of ST. Louis,
bid for same was $500. The contract
was awarded to Mr.. Il. Won Boeckmann.
The total amount Of contracts for station
cry was S1s1.29
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

The citizens Of San Antonio, ever alive
TO the interests Of their city, held a public
meeting yesterday to offer inducements
to the Sun Set route TO move its work
shops TO that city. It has been rumored
for year that the International road con-
templated moving Its shops from Palestine,
but we have heard OF no meeting being
held in this city to offer inducements for
their location here.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

The Austin and Northwestern railroad
company is meeting with much opposi-
tion In the matter Of rightof-way near the
city, one property holder near the city,
declaring he win fight the company to the
bitter end. Another, north Of the city =
few miles, asks the modest sum OF $1,000
psr acre for i've acres Of land, which he
has patriotically turned into the county
nzzesaor st 80 per acre.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

I A row over game of pool occurred in
the saloon under Levyson Il PhIllipson's
clothing house ON the Avenue yesterday
evening. w. S. Morgan, Ed Kuhn and
LOUIS Covers were engaged in 1t, but no
one was seriously damaged. All three
were arrested and will have a hearing
this morning.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
HONORED AND RLEssED

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 wide range of diseases that most
all other remedies could be dispensed
with, many were skeptical but proof of
its merits by actual trial has dispelled all
doubt, and to-day the discoveries of that
great medicine, Hop Bitters, are honored
and blessed by all as banefactors
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

Austin Lodge of r. X. RS was or
ganixed under tie grand lodge of the
state Of Texas by Chss. H. Deffenbaugh,
NJ. L. s. X. r. of the grand lodge, last
night, and, owing to a "spread" at Mr..
Smiths, the election OF officers was post
poned until next Saturday night, when
the lodge meets at Odd Fellows Hall.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
BE WISE AND HAPPY.

If you will stop all your eXtrayagant and
wrong notions in dOctoring yourself and
families with expensive doctors or hum
bug cure-alls, that do harm always, and
use only natures simple remedies for all
your ailments, you will be wise, well and
happy, and save great expense. The
greatest remedy for this, the great, wise
and good will tell you, is Hop Bitters-
rely on it. See another column. tau25
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

A SMOOTH COMPLEXION can 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 rosy bloom to the cheek. See
notice.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
is IT POSSIBLE

That a remedy made of such common,
simple plants as Hops, Buchu, Mandrake,
Dandelion, etc makes so many and such
marvellous and wonderful cures as Hop
Bitters dor 1t must be, for when old and
young, rich and poor, Pastor and Doctor.
Lawyer and Editor, all testify to having
been cured by them, we must believe and
doubt no longer. See another column.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01


are the fruits of his meeting. He
goes from here to Hamilton, Hamil-
ton county.
Cotton Is coming in very rapidly.
Eighty bales of new cotton have
been sold here up to date.
Business is very good.
We are anxiously awaiting devel-
opments of the st. Louis Narrow
Gauge railroad, and the Austin and
Northwestern, and earnestly hope
that at no very distant day we will
have railway connection with the
outer world.
There is very little said on the uni
versity question, though it seems
that Galveston has the majority for
the medical and Austin for the lit
erary department.
The weather remains hot.
More rain needed.
Cotton pickers are in demand.
TYLER, August 29.-I held a
meeting near Tyler Saturday night.
The vote stood sixty-nine for Aus
tin, eighty-four for Tyler. At
Palestine Austin is favorable with
our colored brethren. / am now
going up to whoop up Waco.
L. FoUNTAINE.
RoCKDALE, August 30.-Cotton
is coming in at the rate of from fifty
to seyenty-five bales per day.
Rockdale's lumber trade is inn
mense, our dealers being enabled to
undersell all competing points.
A railroad meeting was called at
Stewards hall last night at which
there was large attendance of the
best citizens in town. A permanent
organization was effected, and the
following officers were elected:
President, DIR. j. e. Douthit; secre-
tary, j. E. Longmoor; treasurer,
Il. A. Hicks.
The following named gentlemen
were elected as delegates to go to
Huntsville on the 9th proximo,
when the directors of the Huntsville,
New Orleans & Western Texas rail-
road meet: General ii. p. Hale,
Judge F. S. Perry, A. A. Burck, N.
III. Tracy, Leonard Isaacs, E. Breed
ing and j. G. Brown.
SAN ANTONIO, August 30.-Jacob
Laux, jr., committed suicide this
morning with dose of strychnine.
A doctor was summoned, but was
unable to save him. Deceased was
a young man twenty-five years old.
He leaves a young wife and child.
Laux had been drinking to excess
for some time, which is the only
cause known for the deed.
After the examination of Wilker-
son and Albert Smith is completed,
they will be also examined ON q
charge of robbing the stage in La
vaca county. The evidence is said
to be very positive.
Eleven men are now in jail, charg-
ed with stage robbing; and the au-
thoriGies are on the track of several
more.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

Special policeman Thompson and Ben
Shaw, who robbed Sheriff Miller, of Bur
net county, Saturday night, were ar
>aigned before Justice Gregg yesterday
or preliminary examination. The evil
once against them was very strong, and
Fey were bound over in the sum of 800
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

should Tyler, Lampasas, Thorp Springs
or any OF the little villages that are howl
ing themselves hoarse over the state uni
versity, get the institution, the state
would have to expend at least half mill
lion in building gas and water works and
such things.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

A SINGLE STONE-From a running
brook slew the giant, Goliath, and mil
lions of noble men since that time have
died from a single stone in the bladder,
which Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver
Cure would have dissolved and carried
awaV.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
NO GOOD PREACHING.

No man can do a good Job of work,
preach good sermon, try law suit well,
doctor patient, or write a good article
when he feels miserable and dull, with
sluggish brain and unsteady nerves, and
none should make the attempt In such a
condition when it can be so easily and
cheaply removed by little Hop Bitters.
See another column. taue15
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

Many miserable people drag themselves
about with failing strength, feeling that
they are steadily sinking into their graves
when, by using Parker's Ginger Tonic,
they would find cure commencing with
the first dose, and vitality and strength
surely coming back to them. See other
column.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

A fire out in the neighborhood of DIR.
Phillips, the other day burned over a con-
siderable area of the range and destroyed
large quantity of fine grass. Several
stroyed.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

HUNDREDS ormen, women and children
rescued from beds of pain, sickness and
almost death and made strong and hearty
by Parker's Ginger Tonic are the best
evidences in the world of its sterling
worth. You can find these in every COM
munity. Post. See advertisement.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

An old lady writes us: 81 am IS years
old, and was feeble and nervous all the
time, when l bought bottle of Parker's
Singer Tonic. 1 have used little more
than one bottle and feel as well as.at 80,
and am sure that hundreds need just such
4 medicine" See advertisement
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
HOW To GET SICK

Expose yourself day and night eat too
much without exercise; work too hard
without rest; doctor all the time take
all the vile nostrums advertised, and then
you will want to know how to get well,
which is answered in three words-Take
Hop Bitters See another column.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

Made from harmless materials, and
adapted to the needs of fading and failing
hair, Parker's Hair Balsam has taken the
first rank as an elegant and reliable hair
restorative.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

The death, at Dallas, on August 10th, of
William Buford Norris, son of the late
Col. Charles K. Norris, is reported. He
was nearly 10 years old at the time of his
death. For some years the family resided
in Auatin
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

Officer Sublett has scooped one Bob Adj
ans, indicted by the last grand jury for
gambling, and he will be held to answer
at the next term of the county court.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

Green Penn, colored, charged with
theft OF 90 from Baily Sparks, colored,
was arrested by Officer sublett yesterday
and lodged in Iail.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

Many lose their beauty from the hair
falling or fading, Parker's Hair Balsam
supplies necessary nOurishment, prevents
falling and grayness and is an elegant
dressing.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

Those interested will find local option
election notice I'm to-day's paper. The
election will be held IN precinct No. 2, on
the 28th of next month.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

nr, d. B. wilkins. one OF our most
highly respected citizens, died last night
At haif-past ton O'Clock. He willbe buried
this evening At four O'Clock, from the
Baptist Church.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
IN Tie meeting auJoufneu.
HI. f. LINDEMAN, Secretary

Yesterday morning the STATESMAN re-
porter visited the Austin marble works
of Underhill & Co., on the corner of Wal
nut and Colorado streets. The senior of the
firm has just returned from the eastern
markets where he purchased a very large
stock OF italian and American marbles,
monuments, tablets, headstOnes, statua-
ry, statuettes, urns, vases and tazzas.
Among the latter are some very beauti-
full anaglyph work in cameo and in
taglio, done on the purest and
most beautiful of marble. The designs
are wonderful and the figures most
appropriate. In the yard is most beau
tiful monument for Mrs. Wash Hearne, of
Hearne, Texas. 1t is of Italian, very
costly, and is the most elegant piece of
work ever shipped out of this city. The
firm, in addition to their stock of marbles
and GRANTEES, carry iron fountains, settees,
ratings, etc., which are artistic and are
sold at very low prices. In a few weeks
the yards will be greatly enlarged and
the new stock neatly arranged. tits the
intention of the proprietors to make the
marble yards pleasant place of resort.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

WASHINGTON, August 29.-ExEC.
UTIvE MANsIoN.-At the morning
dressing of the presidents wound
part of the swelling was found
to have diminished considerably
since yesterday morning. There
had been plenty of discharge
of the pus during the night
from three openings. Another yell
low spot was discovered on the side
of his face this morning which,
when pricked, permitted a free dis.
charge. The wound in his body
was found to be doing well.
The pus discharged has not changed
materially since yesterday, but of a
yellower and healthier character
than what flowed from the wound a
few days since. While dressing the
wound this morning, a cleansing
apparatus was inserted tosthe depth
OF twelve inches.
II A. M.!The surgeons report the
presidents condition quite as ia
vorable as it was at this mornings
dressing and examination.
I1:30 A. M.-Dr. Boynton, who was
in the sick room the greater part of
the night, says the president passed
a good night, sleeping most of the
time. His sleep was more natural
than that of any night during the
past week. During intervals of
wakefulness mis- mind was perfectly
clear. Once, about A. NJ, he
walked and took nour1shment. He
remarked to DIR. Boynton, referring
to his several relapses: Il wonder
how many more stations / have to
stop att"
1915 p NJ. There was a rumor
afoat this morning that an examine
ton had been made of the presi-
d nt's lungs, and that unmistakable
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

DON'TTAKE ANY CHANGES ONLIFE
When Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver
Cure will regulate and keep you healthy
at all times
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

DO NOT DEsPoND.-Warner's Safe Kid
ney and Liver Cure viii drive OF the
worst attack OF "blues.v-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

The Central ticket office at the Hotel
Brunswick has had n new and handsome
counter put up.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

BAKERS PAIN PANACEA cnres pain in
Man and Beast. aug3eod&W
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

THE BEsTLIFE PREsERvER: Warmers
and Liver Cure.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

Because 1t adds to personal beauty by
restoring color and lustre TO gray or faded
hair, and is beneficial to the scalp, is who
Parker's Hair Balsam is such popular
iressinp
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
THE NAUGHTY RED MEN.

SAN FRANCISCO, August pa
dispatch from Tombstone, Arizona,
says Indians attacked the town OF
Eureka, New Mexico, a few days
ago and killed all the inhabitants.
said to be about seventy in mum Der
FIRE IN NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS, August 20. A
fire occurred in the cotton stored
forward, between decks, of the
steamship Sierra. The extent of the
damage is not yet ascertained.
There were 1000 bales on board,
which was fully insured. The fire
is believed to have been incendiary.
APACHE INDIANS.
DENVER, Col, August ga
special to the Republican from Santa
Fe says q band of Apaches sue
ceeded in crossing the Semore river,
after hard fight, before the soldiers,
who were only five hours behind.
Since the campaign began The troops
have engaged in fifteen fights. Late
reports say Lieutenant Smith, who
was killed near Mutt Station, fell
into the hands of the Indians and
band which has just crossed the line
is thought to be the main force, but
there are others in the San Mato
mountains who have committed
some depredations and killed sew
eral persons. 1t is believed the
present campaign will not be so I'M
successful as heretofore, nor the
mortality so great.
STEAMBOAT DISASTER.
New YORK, August 29.-The
steamboat State of New York, ply
ing between Hartford and New
York, and which left for Hartford
at four O'Clock Sunday afternoon,
struck on q rock near Goodspeed's
landing, about half way between
Soy Brook Point and Hartford,
about nine o'clock last night. She
was Immediately run ashore, and
lays with part of her stern under wa
ter. No lives were lost. The pas
senger list could not be ascertained.
The IeLegrdm'S special from Good
spe ed station, Connecticut, gives the
following additional particulars
While steaming quietly down the
hAlNA oAAO hdh W OhifC anu inuhO
way for the schooner. The stern of
the boat collided with rock and
water commenced to pour in. The
utmost confusion prevailed, as
many were in the state rooms,
who emerged in their night
clothes. Three persons, man,
wife and child, went overheard
with the excitement, but were saved.
Water was over the main deck in
less than five minutes. Pumps were
started without avail. Passengers
were ordered to the upper deck.
Orders were given TO the men to
run The boat ashore, and just as il
reached the bank the water quench.
ed the fire. The ferry boat between
Goodspeed and the opposite side of
the river came to the rescue and
conveyed the passengers to the
Gibson House. The steamer Gram
ite State reached Goodspeed about
A. NJ. and furnished aid and shelter.
The City Of Hartford arrived at z A.
NJ. and the passengers were forward
ed to their destination by the
State. Almost all the pas
sengers on the sunken boat have
lost their baggage, some of it be-
ing submerged and some Of il lost
N the confusion. The baggage room
IS completely under water.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01
The StateSman'S Specials.

Bolton, August 29.-One Adkins
of I4ampasas, was announced to
speak here Saturday night on the
university question, but failed to put
in an appearance. Suppose he came
to the conclusion that it would be a
waste of ammunition in this Sec
ton. Austin, undivided and for
ever is the way the vote of Bell
county will be cast.
Lucian Farley, the drummer shot
here some weeks ago, is still1n very
weak condition, but is slowly i'm
proving.
1t is reported that the st. Louis
narrow gauge has abandoned the
Gainesville route. If this be true, it
is quite probable that line will be
run by the way of Bolton, Salado
and Georgetown.
1t was reported Saturday on the
streets that Saunders, the man who
shot the negro Sam Crawford here
some time ago, had taken poison
with the intent of suicidIng, but
your reporter could learn no par
ticulars.
Cotton is coming in very rapidly
and commands excellent prices. 1t
is thought that Bolton will ship this
year at least $4,000 bales.
Bolton is improving rapidly, and
all she now wants to make one of
the most handsome little cities in
the state is u new court house and
good widewalks.
Sheriff Blanton, accompanied by a
large posse, went out in the eastern
part ofthe county Friday to arrest
a gang of desperadoes, murderers
and horse thieves. They failed to
round up their men, however, and
had to return disappointed.
SAN ANTONIO, August ga spe-
cial from Fort McKavett says
negro named John Davis, from
Austin, shot himself in the head
this morning with a shotgun, tear
ing away the whole face. He is not
dead, but cannot live.
A special from Ell Paso says a
band of Apaches crossed the South
ern Pacific, near Daring, Wednesday
morning, going southwest, creating
the greatest alarm. The inhabitants
kept in doors, and no one dared TO
venture to the depot to get the mail.
A locomotive and seven cars were
kept ready to carry the people to a
place of safety.
Heavy rains have fallen, and the
Ell Paso river is higher than it has
been for many years.
Plans have been arranged for the |
erection of a magnificent new hotel |
in San Antonio, which is to cost |
over half a million dollars. Ar
engagements are also being made to |
large cotton mill just be-
low the city.
The examination of the stage rob-
berry cases is progressing slowly.
Enoch Dick testified to-day, endeav-
oring to prove an alibi in the case of |
all relations, and which
relationship accounts for the milk in
the cocoanut.
The recorders grist mill has pam
ned out for the city $11OO in cash SO
far this month. Last week it took
in $SO1.50-almost enough to pay
the police force.
BURNET, August 29,-Major Penn's
meeting closed yesterday; sixty con-
at the night service; two
hundred and sixty-four professed,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-01

Use Windsor lime for withdrawing.
1t is the most convenient and the best.
For sale at Graham's drug store.