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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

fruits of all sorts are eaten in enor-
nous quantities, and twice a week,
ut dinner, the fragile dears do away
with 200 quarts of ice cream. Fari-
naceous food abounds. Several va
rieties of bread are always on the
table in profusion. Two articles,
with bread and butter, are always
supplied at tea. Winter brings
buckwheat, corn and rice cakes, and
from thirty to forty barrels of syrup
are used in yearl
In addition to the class-rooms,
lecture halls, refectories and dormi.
tories are a school and gallery of
art, museums of natural history, ge-
ology, botany and other kindred
sciences, riding school and chapel.
In the main building are students,
teachers and officers rooms, tele-
phone, telegraph and postoffice. The
library contains 1900 works of the
highest order of literature, history
and science. A marble bust of Mat
thew Vassar. and also of the first
president of the college, Dr.. Ray
mond, whose widow still resides in
the building; adorn the library. In
the reading room may be found the
daily papers and periodicals, includ-
ing those of a scientific nature. A
separate building is devoted to
astronomical science, which has a
revolving dome and contains one of
the largest telescopes in the country,
a sidereal clock and chronograph,
transit instruments, and the small
telescopes, with all the necessary ap-
paratus for astronomical and weather
observations and for observing and
photographing the sun. The museum
OF natural history, containing a fine
collection of minerals, birds, etc,
and many rare specimens and works
on concholOgy Occupiesa large build
ing, with the gallery of art, bowling
alley, gymnasium, and the forty
pianos for the daily practice of mu-
sic-pupils. The students have, be-
side the floral society, phalethian
society, and one of religious in.
quiry, of natural history, a fine arts
club, Shakespeare club, and other:
for mutual improvement and for so
cial recreation. Each young lady
has room to herself, fitted up will
a set of oak furniture, and each sui
of three rooms has n common par
lor. The students take special prid,
in decorating their rooms during
their three years. stay, and some o
! them are made charming with NAM
I evidences of female taste and skill
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

THE Brooklyn Eagle is RESPONSE
BILE tor the statement that the presi-
dents condition has caused a great
increase of lunatics. 1t may be ac-
counted for in the fact that the Of
tice-seekers can not stand the pres
sure between the endorsement of
Garfield and Arthur. He can not
tell which is which, when contem-
plating the appointing power, and
he knows to espouse one is to as
sumo an inimical position towards
the other. No wonder madness in
creases.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

The census, showing where and
how the registered bonds of the
United States are held, are interest
ing. The number of holders of
bonds is 1929 males and 29,324
females. There are only $50 "bloat-
ed bondholders;" that is, of men
who hold over $4,000 of bonds, and
only 16S bloated bondholdresses.
But there are 1S,309 men and 1925
women who hold bonds to the
amount of $500, or less. More are
held in proportion TO population in
New England, and Massachusetts,
particularly, than in any part of the
country, and Georgia stands lowest,
the Georgians at finding more prof.
table to invest in manufactures
than in government securities.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

WHrLE it is commended that Presi-
dent Garfield win not permit the
receipt Of the fund for Mrs. Garfield,
Abe announcement is made tina. GER
tiiicates of deposit for $4,000 OF
the amount have already been accep-
ted. Mrs. G. lives in a free country,
and in one also which teaches that
women have rights not dependent
upon the caprices Of the husband.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

THE white inhabitants of Alaska
are anxious that the general gov
eminent should grant them a ter
ritorial form of government. They
complain that they have no courts
Of record, are unable to acquire or
70 be legally vested in the rights of
property, and that to all intents and
purposes they are without form OF
law to protect or punish.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

THE Good Templars of New York
lately held a convention at Pough-
keepsie, when il was decided there
should be an immediate Organiza-
ton of the friends of temperance by
election districts. In this reorgani-
zation the members take upon
themselves an oath to vote for, and
aid by all means, the nomination and
election OF only such candidates for
public offices-local, state and
federal-as will endorse and pro-
mote the constitutional and statu-
tory prohibition of the manufac-
ture and sale of Intoxicating liquors
for drinking purposes. The mat.
ional temperance convention, al
its session at Saratoga, in June,
unanimously declared: "That al
organized ballot has become an i'm.
] perative necessity, in order to pu
rify our politics and legislation, and
| save our free institutions from the
blight of the God-defylng and vlr
tue-despising liquor business tha
adhesion to n party allied with liz
uor manufacturers and sellers Ii
to give aid and comfort to the enc
my, and is treason to temperance.
Evidently. the temperance people
mean to take hand in the fall cleo
tons, as they did few days ago il
the North Carolina election.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

BEN HILL, in being interviewed
upon the state OF affairs at Wash
ington, when congress meets, OBJ
served that ait is high time for the
Democrats to cease making conces-
sions to party which has assassi-
mated the constitution and now
seems determined 10 assassinate it.
self. am in favor of the peace OF
the country at all hazards, and am
in favor of the Democratic party, as
the only sure method left for secur-
ing that peace permanently and GER
tainly.n
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

Dallas Times: The Chicago, Tex
as 4 Mexican Central railroad has
now started to work in earnest. All
the prelinIinaries for pushing track
laying have been arranged. A switch
connecting it with the Trunk and
another running to the Houston q
Texas Central viii supply it with
ties as fast as they are wanted,
Forty-tive car loads of iron and
spikes arrived yesterday. The road
is graded to Alvarado, distant from
Dallas thirty-nine miles. Track
laying began this morning. A suffl-
cient force has been employed to
lay one mile of track per day, aud
IN thirty-nine days the cars win run
to Alvarado.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

THERE are 762 branches through
out the United States in harmony
with the central organization of the
Irish land league of America, of
which 1913 are in Massachusetts,.
During the six months ending July
10, they sent $s7, 1894 to the home
organization.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

The star route trials are set for
this month, and the government
can, If it will, convict the entire
gang IN thieves. Such a result will
be hard on the Republican party,
but surely the administration can
not afford to hesitate in conse-
quence of this.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

GEN. PURDY, whose father was
Samuel Purdy, acknowledgement
ofCalifornia, went to Egypt, and be-
came the distinguished Purdy Pasha,
in the military service of the Vice
roy of Egypt. His death at Cairo is
announced.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

WOULD not the citizens of Austin
do their community a good service
by riding into the country.to-day and
escorting the hard-fisted yeomenry
to the polls2 Many of these can not
afford to walk miles to the polls, and
a buggy or carriage drive in the in
terest of university location might
do a vast deal of good in a close
fight.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

AND now the tale is told. Jerre
Black wants to be president, and
this accounts for his writing down
his position in favor of coercing.the
south. To win at the north, one
must show that he was in favor of
carrying ON the war i'm favor OF
Africa.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

HoweATE, after the labor of office,
attendant upon long service, takes
a vacation. II is not known where
he has gone, but it is guessed that
he will find some nook of the world
where, under an assumed name, he
and his mistress may rest and be
easy. In the mean time, the signal
service bureau is badly in. need of
100000.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

THE Cleveland Plain Dealer thinks
that Charlie Foster is 10000 votes
weaker than at the last cleo
ton, and thus, in spite of the fact
that the Old Alcalde differed with
him on case of assumption of reli-
gion, he has lost ground every
where. 1t is said he made enemies
by his peculiar appointments; that
he has lost friends by interfering
with candidates for position at
Washington; he has not the good
will of the Sherman men he has
involved himself in trouble in GER
tain localities by the locating of rail-
roads he has the cool support of the
Taft men; the liquor interests as
well as the temperance people dis
trust him, he having tried to be
friendly to both yet betraying each
he has not the friendship of the
resent the many insults to the mar
who is their idol, and who claim thai
his Warren and Cleveland speeches
saved Ohio to Republication last
year.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

The London Lancet says that
when il is borne in mind that in cases
fstarvation death supervenes when
a loss of two-fitths of the original
weight has occurred, the fact that
President Garfield has lost eighty
pounds is alone sufficient to excite
serious apprehensions.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

A NEW sect of religionists has
sprung up in the West, with head
quarters near Chicago, at the village
OF Lake View-the fruits of Moody
and Sankey's preaching. They are
called the "Overcomers" see 9TH,
18th. nth and 26th verses of the End
chapter of Revelation, and also in
one of the chapters of Hebrews.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

The campaign in Virginia begins
to grow warm. The Republicans and
their repudiating allies are dong
desperate work to turn the state
over to the Mahoneites. The pros
poets are that honesty and Democ-
racy win triumph by a good
majority.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

this medicine continually, using a syringe,
or dosing day and night for months at a
time the bowels are restored to regular
ity, the digestion strengthened, the blood
purified, the bad breath made sweet by a
short systematic use OF Simmons Liver
Regulator, 1t leaves the system in a
healthy condition after its use, which
saves the patient from continual dosing.
81 was cured by Simmons Liver RegH-
lator, having applied for the medicine
while in most wretched condition SOM .
two months ago, and now am so changed
q man that am subject for cOngratula-
ton by my friends. ISAAC MULLIN,
9th and Landcaster Ave-, PHILADELPHIA -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

CAPT. HoweATE understands the
principle as tc how wide the flood
gates of the treasury may be opened
in the direction of his pets. His
mistress name was upon the pay
roll as in the employ of his depart
ment.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

GENERAL GORDON, of Georgia, by
his railroad speculations, has become
a millionaire. He is now president
of the Georgia Pacific, which is to
run from Atlanta to the Mississippi
river, while Major Z. G. Gordon is
also rail president. and large
railroad stakeholder.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

PEOPLE of Travis county do not
realize the vast Importance of the
election on Tuesday. 1t should be
said that not man in Travis county
failed to, vote.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

THE San Saba Ne,os regrets that
the legislature mapped out such a
miserable plan for locating the uni
versity- But the plan is presented,
and the best must be made out OF it..
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

The study of biology in some col
leges is becoming one of the most
important adjuncts to scientific
medical education, so much so that
the London medical congress lately
passed a resolution declaring vivi-
section indispensable for future
medical progress" The doctors as
sembled on this occasion were de-
cidedly opposed to legal restrictions,
and vehement speech by Virchow
in favor of its unlimited practice
was received with cheers. Virchow
declares it childish to draw any dis
tinction between the right to put
animals to death, and the right
to torture them; and while say
ing that he is no apolOgist for abuse,
he claims that the psychologist
alone may determine what con-
stitutes abuse, making the doctors a
privileged class above law. Canon
/ I1luuOu. VI Oi. l. ulti ., SoNO OAO WI
gress gospel on the subject in his
sermon before them, reminding
them that science should be con
trolled by the benevolence of hu
manity, restraining the crude pas
sion for knowledge. He continued
that torturing experiments Oh ami
mails directly harden the nature
and a small amount of wisdom ma!
be bought at a frightfully dear rate
But the practice of carving vi
living subjects, it is proposed, shall
fespect. n alnp Pc t the the r5 d9stor s
having less dead human subjects
that the STATESMAN takes sides will
the doctors. Had Bliss been prop
erly trained in vivisection, there
would have been less botch work OF
the body of the sick president.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

ARCHBISHOP PURCELL's debts
amount TO $4,0OO,OOO, with 5000
creditors. The debt was incurred
ON churches, parsonages, school
houses. hospitals, etc.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

SENATOR elect Lapham, of New
York, is n stalwart, and that is
what disturbs the mind of the half
breeds, as long as the presidents
chance of recovery is doubtful.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

TRAVIS county should poll 1900
votes for the university location at
Austin. A united effort, to-day, in
town and country, would bring out
many voters, whose disposition is to
remain nj home.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

THE North Carolina state fair be-
gins October 14th, and when over
the most creditable portions OF the
exhibition are to be forwarded to
Atlnntn to be exhibited there.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

THE drouth in the eastern states
is terrible. In portions of Virginia
rain has not fallen for ninety days,
and at Trenton, New Jersey, water
is sold for $40 wagon load.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

SENATOR Hills wound, caused
by the recent surgical operation, has
healed and he calls himself a well
man again.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

The colored bishops of the South
ern Methodist Episcopal church
have arrived in London to take part
in the Methodist ecumenical council.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

Lewis b. Redmond, the North
Carolina outlaw, into whose body
six bullets were fired two months
ago, has been pronounced by his
physicians a well man, able to be
Transferred to the Albany peniten-
tiRry.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

THE people of Bastrop are going
TO vote solidly for Austin. Let us
add all we can to their votes.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08

The duty of every man to go to
the polls and vote for Austin ON
Tuesday is recognized.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-09-08
PRICE mr. YHE WEEKLY REDUCED.

In view of the hard times the price of
the WEEKLY STATESMAN will hereafter
be only 81 year; 81 % for six months.
Now Is the time to subscribe.
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WASHINGTON AND Lee UNIVERSITY

Thorough instruction in LANGUAGES, LIT
ERATURE and SCIENCE, and in the Profes-
sional Schools of LAW and ENGINEERING
Healthfnl location in the Valley of Virginia
Expenses for nine months need not exceed
S225. Session opens Sept Is, 1881 For Cat
alogues address j l. CAMPBELL, JR., Clerk,
Lexington, Virginia aug1i-d1m.
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ESTRAY NOTICE

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mare, years old, II hands high, branded III
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
mo. 56S1l
TIIE STATE OF TEXAS,
GNcIrArrr,nr

.THE STATE OF TEXAS,
i COUNTY OF TRAVIS.
To the sheriff or any constable of Travis
county, greeting:
You are hereby commanded that by making
publication of this citation in the WEEKLY
STATESMAN, a weekly newspaper published in
the city of Austin, Travis county, Texas, once u
week for four consecutive weeks prior to the re-
turn day hereof: You summon D. A. Baker, whose
residence is unknown to the plaintiff in this
suit, TO be and appear before the district court
the court house thereof, in the city of Austin
on the first Monday in October, 1891 il being the
sc. DAY OF said month, then and there to answer
the petition of Joseph Harrell filled Semi. &
1881, in suit brought by him against
the defendant, upon three promissory notes
made, executed and delivered to F. W
Chandler, by said Baker, for a valuable
consideration, dated, 10th day OF JuIy 1877 one
for $500, due six months after date and two for
T6S5 each, one due twelve months after date and
the other due eighteen months after date All
three OF said notes drawing ten per cent inter.
est from the 18th day of January 1877, until
paid, and in due course of trade and for a yalua-
PIE considerations on the -. day of January,
1873, the said F. W. Chandler assigned trans
Tered, set over and delivered said notes 10
plaintiff, Joseph Harrell, that plaintiff is the
owner ana holder OF said notes and entitled 10
the money due thereon.
BY reason whereof defendant is iuetly in
debted, liable and bound to pay petitioner the
amount of money in said notes specified and the
interest thereon. That said notes have long
or any part thereof, defendant has failed. and
refused. although often demanded of him. TO
plaintins damage in the sum Of 5000, and asks
for judgment for his principal debt, interest and
cost.
Herein fail not, but have you then and there
before said court, this writ, with your return
thereon, showing how you have executed the
same.
Witness, L. Hallmann, clerk of the district court
OF Travis county, Texas.
Given under my hand and the seal of said
IL. :. court, lin Austin this, tn 5th day of
September, A. D. 1881
E. HALLMANN
Clerk, District Court, Travis County, Texas
Come TO hand this, the 5th day of september.
1881, and hereby order the foregoing citation
and brief statement published in the WEEKLY
STATESMAN, weekly newspaper published 10
the city of Austin, Travis county, Texas,
for four consecutive weeks prior to the
hrst Monday in October, 1881, il being
ED. CREARY,
seS w4w Sheriff Travis County, Texas.
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MANHOOD RESTORED.

A victim Of early imprudence, causing ner
vous debility, premature decay, etc., having
tried in vain every known remedy, has discover
ed simple means Of selfcure, which he vii
SEND nee to MS fellow suferers: Address J. b
nol2deodAWiy
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MRS. SARA MILLER'S
SELECT SCHOOL,

Will open Monday, September 5, at her resi-
dence, ON lBois dare street, adjoining Major
Johns. Terms very moderate.
German, by Miss Alma Tips. Fancy work,
Monthly prize to pupils holding highest
marx. au38f7
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NAZARETH ACADEMY.
Near Bardstown.

"ssr SArdstown, Kentucky.
This institution affords every facility to
finished education
Careful attention ia given TO the manners.
health and comfort Of the pupils.
Terms per annum In the Higher Grade S228
Terms per annum in the Lower Grade. SIZE
These charges include In the higher Course
lessons in French, German or Latin: ana
Music, Stationery, with use Of school boors
Doctors fees, Washing, BED and Bedding. plain
sewing and crochet In all lie varieties
For further particulars addrese the
MOTHER SUPERIOR, NAZARETH oAnv
MY, NEAh BARDST0WN, KENTUCKY.
Glasses will be resumed the 1rst Mondax of
September. "a ',.yas ~
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BURNETT,S COCAINE

Is renowned as a pure and effective
hair dressing in every quarter of the
world.
For thirty years it has been a favorite
with the people and leader with the
trade. The name "COCoAINE'' has be-
come valuable property. Burnett u Co.
have established their sole right to its use
in several suits at law, thus protecting
the public and themselves from IMPOSE
ton.
The superiority of BURNETT's FLAVOR
ING EXTRACTS consists IN their perfect
purity and great strength. au9tt&sw4w.
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YOU CAN'T AFFORD
Liver Cure.
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atrial package of BLACK DRAUeHT1
free Of charge At
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

continues nine months Apply for osfsios,,. s1 -
the secretary Of the faculty, p. o.. Un1yers,tv
:" aglnle AiDermarle county, Virginia.
SAe- r. HARRISON, Chm, OF the Facultv
iY21 -deod&W6V.