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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-16
CAPITOL uULLINGS.
Items OF Interest i'm the State De
partments Yesterday.

Yesterday the account for board and
lodging, washing, matriculation fees,
tuition and sundry other expenses of the
free students in the A. & N. college, was
presented to Comptroller Brown. 1t was
properly approved by the board of d.
rectors of the college and by the
regents of the state university, and
warrant issued for $3625, the amount of
the bill payable out of the university
fund.
The supply of patent blanks is ex-
hausted in the land Office, and there will
be a delay of several days in issuing
patents. Hereafter the blanks will bt
autographed instead of being printed
from copper plates, a saving to the
state of about five cents on each
patent On yesterday there were
about one thousand applications on file
in the land Office for patents.
Hon. o. N. Hollingsworth has received
from the trustees of the Peabody fund
$500 for the Austin free schools, $500
for the Houston, $500 for the Galveston,
and 81 500 for the Sam Houston normal
school.
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PUBLIC OPINION.

The spectators in grain and pro-
visions the past four months have
done this country considerable in
jury.-DetrOI Post.
If a reduction of the tax on
whisky will improve its quality,
then count Cincinnati for the reduc-
tiOn.-CinciRnai Enquirer.
Don't forget, when you read criti-
cisms on Mr.. Blaine's diplomacy,
that the stalwarts have taken a con-
tract to kill him off as a presidential
candidate two years from now, and
that President Arthur is a stalwart.
Providence Press.
Peru exported in 1873 over So
DOC, 900 in value, of which the United
States bought direct but 10000, 900.
Twenty-six millions of it went
through Great Britain. These fig
ures will do to contemplate for
awhile without comment Wash
ingtOn Post.
The important question is not
whether we shall have a commission
or not, but whether we shall post
pone all reform of the tariff until q
commission shall have reported.
On that question discussion must be
had, and it will be general--Neac
York Times.
Senator Brown, with the charac-
teristic shrewdness of a trained pol
itician, while in Atlanta, refused to
enlighted his people as to their duty
in the present mixed condition of
affairs in Georgia. We fear the sem
ator is awaiting development.--Mont-
gomeyy Advertiser.
Southern journals agree that Eif
the union should engage in a for
eign war the young blood of the
new south would spring to the de-
tense of the national banner"
Curious how kindly those southern
ers take to Blaine and the idea of a
war with some body.-Sprinqfeld
Republican.
The effort to create the impression
that Mr.. Blaine is an unsafe cOun-
selOr in affairs of state, and that he
would involve his country in serious
troubles if he had his own way, is
aimed at his possible candidacy for
the presidency. That is the key to
the assault now made upon him.
But it will fail.-Cinctnndl Com
hleTcidL.
Mr.. Blaine's position as candidate
for the next presidency is now
pretty clearly defined. He is in the
first place Garfield's political heir.
In the second place he is the cham
pion of national supremacy in this
hemisphere, and in the third place
he Is the Christian and high-toned
apostle of international peace.-St.
Louis Globe Democrat.
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Marriage of Mr. Albert w. Town
send and Miss FrOnie
Randolph.

On Thursday, the ninth day of Feb
ruary, at the residence of the brides
parents, Miss Fronie Randolph was mar
ried 10 Mr.. Albert w. Townsend, both
of this city. The ceremony was per.
formed by the Rev. DIR. A. L. Goodwin,
Of the Methodist church, and was wit
messed by u few of the friends and
relatives Of the contracting parties.
The bride is daughter Of Mr.. W. II d.
Randolph, a prominent citizen of Austin,
and not only enjoys the distinction of
being very beautiful, but is universally
admired and esteemed for her varied &C.
complishmentsa and lovely disposition and
character.
Mr.. Townsend has, for the past six
years or more, filled very responsible
position in the general land office OF the
state. He is a gentleman of superior
business qualifications, and possesses the
confidence and respect of the entire COM
munity.
This young couple, start out in life
under peculiarly favorable auspices, and
the STATESMAN extends 10 them its con-
CALCULATIONS, and wishes them a long
life of usefulness and happiness.
They left on the tenth instant for New
Orleans, where they expect TO remain
until after the Mardi Gras festivities.
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SAN ANTONIO.
Another Burglary - An Austia
Man stopped and Had 90 shell
out a v-work ON the rIexI-
can National Railroad
Suspended, Etc, Etc.

pecial Telegram.l
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. ll.-Another
burglary was committed last night
at Alp Travis street, the residence
Of Mr.. Schmidt, of the firm of Sauer
& Schmidt, on the military plaza.
Jewelry,.valued at 800 and $500 was
was stolen.
An attempt was made 10 enter
Dan Oppenheimer's house, but II
was frustrated by the barking of
a dog.
This morning a trunk was found
on the road side in the outskirts of
the city which had been opened and
pillaged. All there is in IL now are
some letters, papers, etc., addressed
to j. L. Loving, box 5, Austin. Our
police hold it for further informa-
ton.
The guard at the county Jail this
morning discovered prisoner, con-
fined in the front part of the prison,
and by using part of his iron bed
stead as pick and lever, had re-
moved the cement and forced q
piece OF the rock out of it's position
leaving hole large enough to make
his exit.
Mr.. Plunkitt, of Austin, was stop
ped by man this side OF Benefits
place, near the San Juan mission,
who presented pistol and told HIM
TO "fork over" He handed In q
five dollar bill, and was allowed 10
proceed on his journey to his father
in-law, Mr.. Selke, who resides in the
third mission.
From Laredo we hear that the
Mexican National railway work IL
suspended and contractors are
leaving. Several important officials
have resigned, and the Laredo boom
has subsidized.
There is no news of the missing
Colbaugh.
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BAsTROP.
Excessive Rains Delay Farm
ing Operations.

Special telegram
BAsTRoP, Feb. 1l.-Sherifl Jenk-
ins left to-day TOR the convict farm
ofMessrs. j. L and j. II. White, near
Courtney, Crimes county, having IN
charge two convicts, d. G. Claiborne,
charged with theft, and Hays Bun
ton, charged with gambling, the lat
ter colored.
By a contract between our county
commissioners and the Messrs.
White, all county convicts are TO be
hired 20 the Messrs. White for five
dollars per month, until thir fine Is
paid, the Messrs. White taking all
risks, and being responsible for the
convicts hired, whether the convicts
escape or not.
Jim Lockwood is quite sick in
Jail.
Farmers are behind with their
owing on account of excessive
aims.
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UNDER THE sUNFLOwER.
What Boston Followers of Wilde
Call an Esthetic Patience
Party.

From the Boston Postl
An aesthetic Patience party was
given at Parker Fraternity Hall on
Friday evening, and proved a grand
success. The reception committee
men were decorated with badges of
blue and gold, while the floor man.
ayers were radiant in gold and scar
let. Most of the guests were in cos
tunes suited to the utterly utter oc-
caslOn, and the sunflowcr reigned
supreme, casting its golden radiance
over the modest lily, which appeared
in its own quiet fashion. Among
the stunning costumes were the
twenty rapturous maidens arrayed
In draperies of dainty coloring,
which caught the light most charm
ingly in the classic folds that were
allowed. to fall gracefully from fair
shoulders the sunfower was their
badge of honor and tower of
strength, while folly, in all her pref
tiness, basked beneath the shade of
aesthetic sunflowers. Gypsies were
full of bewitching grace, while
Pomona scattered her fruits with
IoFioii manu-, CIOWulhS III Win Illus.
Night was glorious, with the added
splendOr of the sunfower, and q
picturesque group of Swiss peasants
were also 9sthetically dro wned. Sir
Walter Raleigh, with Rimeo, wan
dered about caressing beautiful
fairies, and German students were
numerous with colored gowns and
sOuare-tOn hats. OxfOrd was ren-
resented by black-robed students,
who wore the square hats also.
Esthetic shams were scattered about
the hall, serving as an admirable
background to the gay moving
figures who had responded so fully
TO the requests of the invitations.
No. z in the pupils repertoire was a
German with bon-bon scarf, "puss
in the corner" and challenge figures.
The party was very delightful and
thoroughly enjoyable, and will prob
ably be repeated by request.
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THE COURTS.
what was Done I'm them Yester.
day.

In the United States district court
Bette ct al. VS.. Holland ct al, in chan
Gerry. This case continues 10 drag its
slow length along. Arguments by
Messrs. Thompson, Green AID Walton,
have been concluded, and to-day Mr.
Freeman will discuss the case. 1t is a
very important one, hence the length of
time consumed in the trial.
In the district court, Honorable A. s.
Walker presiding, the following pro-
ceedings were had yesterday:
The State of Texas VS.. g, G. Camp,
collector Of Grimes county, suit on Of.
fetal bond, judgment for plaintiff for
$685. and cost.
The State of Texas VS.. G. c. Camp,
collector of Grimes comfy, suit on Of
fetal bond, judgment for plaintiff fer
$161 on and cost.
The commissioners court was in ses-
sion yesterday, and received reports from
about forty road overseers. Fifty road
bosses were appointed for the ensuing
year. The commissioners meet again
this morning at nine o'clock.
In Justice Gregg's court the case of the
Southern Presbyterian church VS.. Calvin
McCorkle, was taken up and consumed
the entire day. 1t will occupy the atten.
ton Of the court to-day.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-16
FOOD ADULrERAruoNs.
Two Million Pounds of Arsenic
Imported Annually.

Food aud Health
Committees of experts tell OF
adulteration of food that is simply
appalling. Were the ingredients
which are mixed with food innocu-
Gus, it would still be q very great
hardship; but when it is known that
the most violent poisons are en-
ployed, it is marvel that the whole
country does not rise up and put a
stop 20 such practices, and punish
all dealers who sell poisonous arti-
cles of food. II confirmation of
these startling statements were
needed, one has only to read the
facts recently brought to light in
Chicago, where it is impossible to
find pure sugar, and where not ten
per cent. of the milk is good. In
that city the bread, without excep.
ton, is poisonous; the teas were
never imported, but are made of
leaves "faced" with Prussian
blue and chromate of lead.
Seventy-five per cent. of
the cream of tartar is white
earth, and the coffee is coated with
lampblack. But Chicago is no
worse than other cities. Baking
powders are largely composed OF
alum. Picking fluid is diluted with
sulphuric acid, alum and vendigris
to give it peculiar flavor.
The manufacture of a great deal
of our confectionery should be pun
ished as a crime, for much of the
candy sold to children is simply
lump of white earth, made attrac-
tive to the eye with arsenical paint
and sweetened with glucose. Costly
spices are counterfeited in terri
bly, grotesque manner, the flavoring
being given by the rankest poisons.
In these and other authorizations
arsenic plays the largest part. We
import annually two million pounds
of this deadly poison-one cents
worth of which would kill two
thousand eight hundred people
and the bulk of this import is used
in the preparation of food and
clothing.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-16
A DOWN TOWN MERCHANT

Having passed several sIeepless nights,
disturbed by the sgonies and cr1es of a
suffering child, and becoming convinced
that Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup was
just the article needed, procured a supply
for the child. On reaching home and ac-
quainting his wife with what he had
done, she refused to have 1t administered
to the child, as 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. A single trial
ofthe Syrup never yet failed to relieve
the baby, and overcome the preiudices OF
the mother. Sold by all druggists. %
cents bottle.
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Permanent Organization.

Texas Live Stock Journal
From the general wish expressed,
it is very probable that the conven-
ton at Austin will effect perma-
neDt state organization, and provide
for an annual meeting of the stock
men of Texas. Such an organiza-
ton would be of incalculable bene-
fit. "'he district associations have
accomplished a noble work, but
have been limited 10 the bounda-
ries of the jurisdiction of such as
sociations. There is unity of purpose
and concert of action within the res
pective Jurisdictions Of local associa-
tions, but just outside there may be
no cooperation and thus the full
measure of good prevented. With q
state organism, the benefits of CO.
operation would be universal. 1t
would be the province of state as
ISOLATION to district the state and
exercise supervision over all. Local
associations would send delegates
to the state association, and this
body would control the action of the
inferior bodies and adjust any
differences that might arise. The
institution of a permanent organ
ization would mean cooperation
throughout the whole state, and
upon it would devolve the duty of
settling vexed questions beyond the
power of districts or sections to
control. No man can dispute the
advantages arising from co-opera-
ton. The only question is, how to
make cooperation most effectual,
and thorough cooperation means a
state association of stockmen. One
of the greatest goods within the
power of the convention next Tues
day is the institution of a perma-
nent organization.
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Arrested Upon n Charge OF Em-
observation-disclosures Trains,
ana Other Interesting News
from North Texas.

Special telegram
DALLAS, Feb. Al. M. Dixon,
postmaster at Ennis, had an exam
ination before United States Com
missioner Burford to-day, on q
charge of embezzling eight hundred
dollars of government money, and
was placed under 81 800 bond to APP
pear for trial at the June term of
the federal court, in this city. DIX
on gave the bond and was released.
Trains on all Dallas roads are
from ten to thirty hours late, on ac-
count OF washouts and the loss of
bridges. One Hundred yards of the
Texas and Pacific track was washed
away near Edgewood.
Alexander Beaufell died suddenly
last night. Physicians made q post
norton examination, as be-
lief was strong thst he had
been poisoned. He recently
got a divorce from his wife, but as
they have two little children. they
have concluded to remarry next
Monday, and start tor Mexico. Up
to this evening the physicians had
made no report. The case causes
some excitement and a great deal Of
interest.
"Mysterlous Dave" whose real
name is David Matthews, and who IL
one of the worst desperadoes in the
southwest, was identified on the
streets this morning, arrested and
jailed. He is charged with stealing
two hundred dollars worth Of jew
elry and valuables. There are sew
eral rewards offered for him for
murder and highway robbery In
Kansas, Colorado and New Mexico,
and their officers have been notified
of the arrest.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-16

Contrary to all English expecta-
tons Mrs. Langtry, who has been in
the "beauty business for years past,
seems to have made a Substantial
success on the stage. And accord
ing to the critics and letter-writers
her success is not owing to her fair
face and form so much as 1t is to
her very positive dramatic talents.
About month ago she made her
stage debut in London as Miss
Hardcastle in "She Stops to Con-
quer." Then she played Pauline in
the LADY of Lyons" Now she
plays Blanche Hays in Robertson's
comedy of "Ours," and at every step
she has gained strength, and her
success is more pronounced. Her
Blanche Haye is spoken of as a
"creation," and Mrs Langtry is prov
ing greater success on the stage
than.s6e was as the dazzling beauty
of the London salons.
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HENRY'S SPECIFICs.-The great Eng
lish 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 q proper course OF treatment with
these wonderful remedies, 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 mind and body,
leaving at the prime of life thousands
physically and mentally wrecked, that l
have made a specially 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
o.. %. Specific 81 per package. Address
No. 205 East Fourteenth street, New
York. oct4 6m WHEELER Il Co.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-16

Constipation is positively cured by
Carriers Little Liver Pills. Not by purg-
ing and weakening the bowels, bnt by
regulating and Strengthening them. This
is done by improving the digestion and
stimulating the liver to the proper secre-
tion OF bile, when the bowels will per-
form the customary functions in an easy
and natural manner. Purgstive pills
must DO avoided. Ask for Carriers Lit.
tic Liver Pills. Price IS cents. For
sale by Morley Bros.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-16

SET BACK FoRTY-rwo YEARs.-"I was
troubled for many years with kidney
him; was duh and inactive; coule
hardly crawl about; was an old, worn out
man all over; could get nothing TO
help me until got Hop Bitters, and now
/ am boy again. Ny blood and kidneys
are all right, and am rs active as man OF
30, although I am u, and have no doubt
IL will do as we'll for others OF my age. II
IL worth a trial. "-FATHKR
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-16

The Union Generate furnishes the
most striking illustration of the
wild speculation prevalent IA
France. 1t increased its deposits
from 22,000,000 francs December,
1873, to 62.O00,000 December, 1879,
and paid a dividend of Is per cent;
in 1880 it doubled its stock, issuing
$4,000 additional shares, and earned
II, 466, 760 francs on an actual paid
up capital OF only 12,5c0,0O0
francs, declaring dividend
of 80 per cent. In 1881 its
shareholders made great profits by
allotment of shares in the Laendor
banks of Austria and Hungary, and
and again doubled its nominal cap
ital. The stock, which had sold at
1888 at the beginning of 1880, and 900
at the end of that year, rose to 1900
in July, was powerfully assailed by
great bankers, but was effectually
"cornered," and advanced to 5000 in
November. Since the "corner" the
bank appears to have been loaded
with vast quantity ofits own stock
for which there has been no market.
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HoNORkD AND BLESSED.

When q 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 q 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 o that
great .nsdisins, Hop Bitters, are honored
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stfll Booming.

LITTLE Rock, Feb. IA special
from Helena, Ark, says; "The river
at this point has risen higher. Ad-
vices from Walnut Bend indicate a
rise during the past twenty-four
hours. The levee at Walnut Hills
is breaking in several places. Not
three acres of land are to be seen
any distance. kilograms have been
sent to Memphis, asking that boats
be sent down to take out the cattle,
horses and mules. The river is re-
ported to be rising along its entire
length, and the situation is indeed
alarming, but the citizens of Helena
are determined to leave nothing un-
done to keep out the water.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-16

That Wells jewelry store Is the great
centre Of attraction in Austin; that he
has more fine diamonds. watches, chains,
gold jewelry and handsome silverware
than anybody else In this meek Of the
woods" They say also that these goods
are not only the best butgcan be bought
for less money, and that he has an ex-
perlenced engraver, and that engraving
will be free of charge.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-16
SOUTHERN ANTIDoTE FOR MA

1t should be generally known that
Simmons Liver Regulator, prepared by
j. H. Zelin & 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, 1882-02-16
SAN ANTONIO.
The Daily Budget from the Alamo
CITY.

Special Telegram.
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 14.-Abraham,
Dougherty and Drake, the three
men charged with robbing the
Laredo stage, were before United
States Commissioner Paschal for
examination. Francisco Ranules
and Santiago Flores, Of Gueremo.
Mexico, were examined with view
to showing completely between the
prisoners, and of establishing the
accuracy of Stonebrakor's COM
panion. The further hearing was
postponed indefinitely for the at
tendance of witnesses.
1t has rained hard nearly the
whole day and is raining now. AS
a result San Antonio Is a huge mud
hole.
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APropos TO the vast interests to be rep
resented in this stockmen's convention,
the STATESMAN has obtained from Cap
tain c. b. Segur, of the tax department
in the comptroller's Office, the annexed
statement, showing the numbers of cat,
tic annually rendered for taxes, includ.
ing and since 1869:
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-16

The we'll known strengthening prop
critics of iron, combined with other
tonics and q most perfect nervine, are
found in Carriers Iron Pills, which
strengthen the nerves and body. and i'm
prove the blood and complexion. For
sale by Morley Bros.