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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

The Relations of Host and Guest
Defined.

Inn has been judicially defined as "a
house where the traveller is furnished
with everything which he has occasion
for while on his way" 1t is sometimes
important to determine whether house
be an inn and the master an innkeeper,
because Of the legal rights, on the one
hand, and on the other the peculiar and
stringent liabilities of an innkeeper. 1t
is clear that, while a sign is the usual
and proper evidence that a house is an
inn. il is neither essential to an inn nor
the only evidence of il. A mere coffee
house, or an eating-room, is not an inn.
inn. Neither is a boardinghouse;
but the distinction between a
boarding house and an inn
is not always easy, in fact or in law and
il is the more difficult, because the same
house may be an inn as TO some persons
within IT, and boarding house as to
some others. The best test of this ques-
ton we apprehend to be the transient
ness or the fixedness of the alleged guest.
The old law constantly held that an inn
is for the benefit trdnSieHtium. By this
is not meant that guest of an inn loses
his rights, or that the innkeeper loses his
rights over him, if the guest remains a
lOll1 III tlS I'M, nv
there as in an inn and he does so, il he
makes no contract, and comes under no
obligation, to stay moment longer than
he chooses to. If he goes to an inn, oc
cupies room, and takes meals, with the
right at any moment of going away, and
of paying for what he has had up TO that
moment and nothing more, he continues
to be guest, though he remain there a
year or years. But if, upon going there,
or at any time aiterward, he makes a
bargain by force of which he must stay
at least so long, whether it be week OF
month, he is no longer transient
person." and therefore loses the peculiar
character of guest at an inn. And il
has been held that he remains as guest
at an inn, although he expects to stay a
certain time, and price is agreed upon
accordingly, but to be more if the guest
sees fit to go carrier.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
NEWS AND NOTES.

Ex-Governor Tilden's name heads a
long list of subscribers to the Garfield
memorial hospital fund.
Sir Walter Scott. more than half GEN.
fury ago, attributed the condition Of Ire
land to s'the exactions OF the landlords
Mr.. Brown-Sequard has declined the
position of Court Physician at Madrid
much to the surprise Of the French pa
pers.
London Truth says Don Phillippi de
Bourbon, second son of Count d'Aquila.
is about to marry Miss Mackay, the
American heiress-
Prince Victor, eldest son and heir of
Prince jerome Napoleon, is a student at
Heidelberg. and gives promise of attain
ing high rank in the world of letters.
The two oldest ex-Senators of the Uni.
ted States now living are Mr.. YuIee, of
Florida, and Mr.. Cilley, OF New Hamp-
shire. The latter, who is Oh years old i,
is dangerously Ill.
Mr.. Ashmead-B Bartlett Burdett-C outts
was candidate for admission into the
.sOxford and Cambridge" but was re-
jected. no less than twenty black balls
beng found in the ballot box.
Montenegro has modified her army,
and the danger OF war is considered i'm
minent. A suggestion is made that a
European Congress shall be called by
England to consider the situation.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
LETTER FROM GALVESTON.
Special Correspondence of the statesman.I

special correspondence OF the statesman
GALVESTON, March 29.-This city is
assuming immense proportions. Huge
brick stores are going up on the leading
business streets, and mammoth stocks of
goods are daily received. Vast amount
of capital is being invested and new and
grand enterprises are the order of the day.
Both retail and wholesale business is
dull but the leading merchants pronounce
the future most hopeful.
The city Is enthusiastic for the state
Democratic convention to be held here.
The hotels are commodious, the
pavilion is heing enlarged and
beautifed, the latch string hung
on the outside and the people ali anxious
to see the great political leaders from the
interior. The matters to come before the
ensuing legislature are already eliciting
much discussion, and views expressed
are as divergent as could be imagined.
Commissioner Walsh's report, which was
first published in Sundays STATESMAN,
has secured attentive perusal, and is uni
versally pronounced a very comprehen-
siye and able document
The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe rail-
roads splendid new Office is completed.
and ITS politr and efficient corps of off,
ciaIs are moving into their respective APP
partments.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
THE COURTS.
District Court.

Presentation. A. S. Walker, judge
Jas p. Hart, deputy clerk Geo. Has
| well, deputy sheriff.
M. Taylor, ct al, v. Aug. Ekstrom, Ell
al; Dennis Cornin appointed by the
court to survey the lands in controversy,
and make report at the next term of this
court.
Charles G. Jones V. Cora E. Shepherd,
ct al; report of commissioners of parti-
ton affirmed
Amelia Brichta, ct al, V. Harry Gil
man; judgment for plaintiff for the land
according to Ford's survey-defendant
he'd a possessor in good faith-value of
improvements, $4,000; of the land
without improvements, $4,000.
The following suits were filed: J. E.
Hayner & Co. v. JnO. A. Webb & Bro.
Debt and attachment.
H. b. Newhall v. Jno. A. Webb &
Bro Debt and attachment.
II. G. B. Hays vs. Ed. Creary, sheriff,
ct al. Motion of plaintiff for new
trial overruled. Plaintiff excerpts and
gives notice of appeal.
McIlhenny Co. VS.. L. w. Caruthers
motion to correct judgment granted and
motion to withdraw papers refused.
Court adjourned to o'clock this morn.
ing.
In case of A. S. Roberts against Crock
EFT Harbett, Judge Walker being disqual
flied, N. G. Shelley, Esq, was appoiut
ed special judge TO try same, and will be
called this morning.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
DALLAS.
Yesterdays Report from the North
Texas Hub.

Special Telegram
DALLAS, Ten, March 31.-ManageT
HoXie, of the q ould southwestern sys-
TEN, telegraphed to-day for the mer-
chants and business men generally to
meet him to consult on important railroad
matters for Dallas. He will arrive at
nine a. m.
The trial of Calvin Wilson, the postof
flee fraud, before United States Commits
sioner Buford, was concluded to-day
Wilson was committed to Jail in default
of one thousand dollars bond to appear
for trial at the June term of the federal
court.
There is about half car load of mail
awaiting Wilson ut various Texas offices
most OF the letters containing money from
his victims.
Paul Bagley, of Arkansas, is lecturlng
through TOXas on what he saw in China
and Japan. He talks in Dallas tomorrow
night.
Five thousand feet of new pipes for the
water works are being put down by the
citY,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
SAN ANTONIO.
Our Daily Budget of News From
the Alamo City.

Special Telegram
SAN ANTONIO, March 31st.-Oficial in
formation now shows that the man who
was murdered on the 9th inst. at the Me-
dina park, was named Harris, and was q
comparative stranger. The trouble lead
ing TO the murder was Occasioned by a
woman with whom the murderer
and his victim were on intimate
terms. The murderer's name is j. d.
Cooper, and he was a sub wood cOntrac-
tor on Colonel Gibbs estate. He is still
at large, but is supposed to be in the
vicinity where the crime was committed.
The city physicians report shows there
were thirty-nine persons died in this city
during the past three months.
a man named Pratt, who arrived yes
terday from Onebrean, who was stopping
at the Vance house, in a nit of delirium
tremens last night, attempted to commit
suicide at the hotel. He cut his neck
open on both sides near the carotid ar
terry, and stabbed himself twice under the
left breast. His wounds have been
dressed, and there is fail prospect for
his recovery; but he is incarcerated in the
county Jail for safety.
The weather is fine but very warm.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
SAMARITAN NERVINE

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Heart, Asthma, Bronchitis, ScrOfula, Syphilis,
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DO not keep this a secret longer, until it saps
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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

y Lord Bacon wrote: "God AL
mighty first planted a garden, and
indeed IL is the purest of all human
pleasures. 1t is the greatest refresh
lnent of the spirits of man, without
which buildings and palaces are but
gross handiworks, and man shall
ever see that when ages grow to
1ivility and elegance, men come to
build stately sooner than to garden
finely, as If gardening were the
greatest perfection" Daniel Web
eter said that agriculture is the
most honorable, the most enduring
and the noblest occupation of man,
james A. Garfield saw the truth
Of what Bacon, Webster and
all the other great intellects, from
the first have held, and sought to in
Cuce general acknowledgement of
that truth, and to practically aid the
followers OF the noble pursuit.
Hence be said: "The interests of
agriculture deserve more attention
from the government than they
have yet received. The farms the
United States afford homes and en-
Dloyment for more than one-half our
people, aud furnish much the largest
part of our exports.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
ROUND ROCK.
Driving Cattle TO wyoming Ter.
ritOry.

Special Telegram
ROUND Rock, March H.-Mr. T. J.
Webb started to-day from here with 800
head of horses for Cheyenne, Wyoming
territory.
Messrs. Bradford & Webb start to-
morrow with 5000 head of cattle for the
same place.
Messrs. Synder & Bros herd left last
week. They took three or four thousand
head of cattle. Jack Harris is boss of the
herd. Theywil have several herds from
different points to follow.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
SAMARITAN NERVINE

Cures Alcoholism, Drunkenness and the habit
of Opium Eating. These degrading habits are
by far the worst evils that have ever befalleu
suffering humanity. Thousands die annually
from these noXious drugs. The drunkard drinks
liquor not because he likes it, but 70, the pleas.
ure of drinking and treating his friends, little
thinking that he is on his road to ruin. Like
the Opium Eater, he first uses the drug in
small quantities as a harmless antidote The
soothing influence of the drug takes strong hold
upon its victim, leading him ON to his own de-
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Liquor Drinking are precisely what eating is to
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paralyzes both the stomach and appetite. Sc
every drink of liquor or dose of opium, instead
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deyours itself. Samaritan Nervine gives instant
relief in all such cases. II produces sleep,
quIets the nerves, builds up the nervous sys
ten, and restores body and mind TO a healthy
condition.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

THE Herald claims that Dallas
has been grossly misrepresented and
made the subject ofnewspaper jokes,
in the state and out of it. 1t is a
matter of surprise to us that the
Herald should object to these little
pleasantries, for they furnished
about the only means for Dallas be-
coming known to the outside world
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
Complaint Against ImPOunding
stock.
BEVERLY, Coryell Co., Texas.

BEVERLY, Coryell Co., Texas.
To the Editors of the Statesman:
On the 1st day of July, 1881, l lost
three horses, which were raised in Bas-
trop county, on Cedar creek, and which
estrayed from me ON the above date.
At the time of their loss | was living in
Coryell county, AID supposed they had
gone back to their old range. / learned
afterwards that such was the fact, and
while passing through Austin were taken
mp by the city authorities and impound-
ed, but no notice of the fact was ever
forwarded to me. Under the estray law
was entitled to the notice, as | was not
citizen of Austin nor subject TO the
ordinance governing citizens of the city
whose stock were running mt large. Be
tween the ed and Goth of said month
they were sold, without my knowledge
or consent, to parties unknown to me,
and the result is | have been at great
labor and expense TO recover them, and
the only one so far found would cost me
double his value to redeem. l have de
handed compensation from the courts,
but so far have been unable to get re-
dress, as the city authorities demand
double the value, amounting to
confiscation, which the lower
courts have sustained. Mr.. Edi-
tor, is this just to the farmers and
stockraisers of the state, who are COM
PEELED by law, under severe penalties, to
estray stock to be compelled to submit to
city ordinances enforced by irresponsible
officers? Is it not, therefore, the duty of
the prominent journals of the stale to
aid the formers In securing law before
the legislature which will compel cities
TO enact ordinances which will place the
empounding of stock under the estray
law enforced in the county? Many per-
sons of doubtful character are cOntInu-
ally bringing stock to this city, and by
the pound master colleaguing with other
parties, farmers would have no power
against this class of robbers, as no adj
vertisement appears to be necessary.
SUD- is the case in all cities where or
dinances have precedence over the estray
laws. Very respectfully,
r. J. MOORE.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
SAMARITAN NERNINE

Cures Epileptic Fits, Spasms, Commissions, st
Nltus Dance, Vertigo, Mysteries, Insanity
Apoplexy, Paralysis, rheumatism, Neuralgia
and all nervous diseases This infallible rem
edy will positively eradicate every speci es o.
Nervous arrangement, and drive them away
from whence they came, never to return again
II utterly destroys the germs of disease by neu
tralizing the hereditary faint or poison in the
system, and thoroughly eradicates the disease
and utterly destroys the cause.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

SOME one of the army of calendar
arrangers has been thinking of reli-
gious festivals and finds that Easter
Sunday will not fall on April 8 after
the present year until 1914. 1t is
further discovered that in 1886 East
or will fall on April %, its latest pos
sible date.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

ONE of the few surviving men
who were contemporary in public
life with Clay, Calhoun and Web.
ster, is Hon. John Wentworth
When Chicago was little more than
village, Mr.. Wentworth was editor
of its principal newspaper, the Dem
0crat, now the Tribune.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
Probably a costly smile.

When Shpherd told Blaine how
he had purchased Hurlbut, James
G.. is reported 10 have smiled. II
would have been better for Blaine
II he had instantly removed Hurl-
but as a disgrace to our diplomatic
service. That smile may have
proved to have been a costly one
ne representing the loss of the pres
'idency.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
SOUTH GABRIEL.
Efforts for n MISUNDERSTANDING
OperatiOns--Trade Prospects.

SOUTH GABRIEL, March 31.-The citi.
zens here have offered the Austin and
Northwestern railroad a bonus of three
but the offer was declined. From what
can be learned only one depot has been
located on the line extending from Austin
to Burnet. Rumor says the road will be
completed to Burnet by the first of May
Farmers are taking advantage of the
present good weather to push forward
their long delayed work.
The merchants are receiving heavy
stocks of goods in anticipation of n live
ly trade, and the outlook generally il
cheering.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

GEN. BEN BUTLER has come to be
looked upon as a veritable political
coquette. His latest oaper is tlirta-
tion with the Massachusetts wing of
John Kelly's anti-monopoly party,
80 called.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
Wore Party Capital.

Senator Logan's proposition to
place the publicechool system un-
der the control of the government
means simply that his party wants
to add some additional wheels aud
levers to the political machine. Un-
der such control the bureau of edu-
cation would become sink of foul
corruption.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
RROWNWOOD.
Discovery of an Immense Cave-..
Death OF a Prominent Physician.

Special telegram
BRowNwOoD, TEX, March 31.-An i'm
mense cave was accidentally discovered in
a mountain yesterday, three quarters of a
mile from Brentwood 1t is very small
at the opening, barely large enough for a
man to crawl in, but after going ten feet
person can easily walk about. Thirty
feet from the opening it opens out into y
chamber about hundred feet long and
seventy-flve wide and twenty-five to top,
which is covered with stalatIcte. With a
small amount of work it could be made u
most beautiful place, which no doubt
will be done shortly.
DR.. Allison, one of our most prominent
doctors, died this evening with paralysis.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

Gov. HAaooD, of South Carolina
has directed the attorney general OF
that state to repair TO Charleston
for the purpose Of defending the cit
liens indicted for a violation of the
election laws.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
Ell PASO.
Banquet to General Sherman.
Captured by Indians.

Ell PAso, March 31.-General W. T.
Sherman and staff, after a tour of three
days through Mexico and New Mexico,
have again returned to our city. The
citizens gave the party banquet at the
Central Hotel last evening. After few
remarks from Major McGoffin, General
Sherman expressed his views as to the
future of our city, greatly eulogizing its
location and prospects, feeling satisfied
that its growth must advance rapidly.
George b Zimpelman, while endeavor-
in to rescue several of his employees from
the Apache Indians, was himself captured
but subsequently released.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

THE bill introduced by Senator
Hoar, of Massachusetts, providing
for the education of Indian children,
passed the senate yesterday. The
bill appropriates $250,00O for the
purpose Indicated.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

THE house seems in no very par
ticular hurry to take up the bill re-
firing Gen. Grant, and, after all, il
may sleep the slumber that knows
no waking IN the committee room.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

TIE grand jury at Galveston rec
ommends that houses of prostitu-
tion in that city be regularly
licensed, and placed under the SUI
pervision of the chief of police and
health officer.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

THE dispatches from the over
flowed districts say the negro labor
ers absolutely refuse to accept en-
ployment upon any terms, and that
they depend upon government
rations for livelihood.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

THE opinion seems to obtain uni
versally throughout the north and
east that the next president will be
Democrat. AS to what his name is,
remains to be solved by time.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

THE Vicksburg Herald inveaghs
against the Mississippi legislature
for failing, as 1t thinks, to improve
the election laws so as to insure a
free ballot and honest count.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
common Property of the Union

The Vicksburg Herald calls the
Mississippi the United States river.
There is an argument in the appel
lation. The great river drains seven
teen states and three territories, rum
ming between them rather than
through them. 1t is a common
property of the Union.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
SAMARITAN NERVINF

Cures Female Weakness, General Debility,
Leucorrhpa or Whites, Painful Menstruation
liberation of the Uterus, Internal Heat Gravel
Inflammation of the Bladder, Irritability of the
Bladder. For Wakeinlnessa at night, there is nc
better remedy During the change OF life nc
Female should be without it. 1t qnlets the Ner
vous System, and gives rest, comfort, and ma
lures sweet sleep.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
OfInvalunbIe Benerit.
Harrisburg Telegraph

Any act of American diplomacy
which puts our country III relations
and commercial reciprocity with
Mexico will be of Invaluable benefit
10 every vival interest of American
industry.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

1T is the prevailing opinion that
the coming prohibition convention
mt Waco will be the first step toward
launching that question into the
politics of the state.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

THE prospect. is that the indie
pendent Republican movement in
Pennsylvania is going to be very
strong.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
DAILY STATESMAN

aoiW be q faithful chrOnicler Of
the aoeaoS and e0e11ts 0fMe day.
IHe
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

MISS PHOEBE CoZZENs wants to
be one of the commissioners for re-
organizing Utah society.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

RESOLUTIONS were introduced in
both houses of congress, yesterday,
providing for additional ratioDs
for the overlooked victims.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

THE story of Manager Jack Hav-
erly's bankruptcy is denied.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

Eleven thousand eight hundred dol
lars pay the yearly salaries OF all the
New England governors, and the COVER
nor OF Massachusetts gets $1,000 OF II.
The Governor Of New Hampshire re-
ctIles only $500.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
SAMARITAN NERvINE

is for sale by druggists everywhere, or may be
had direct from us. Those who wish TO obtain
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postage stamp for a copy of our Illustrated
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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

GEN. GRANT is lobbying for the
reinstatement of Gen. Fitz John
Porter.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06

SMALL FOX is spreading in Cincin-
natl.
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SAMARITAN NERvINE

Has permanently cured me of epilepsy of many
years duration. JACOB SUTER, St. Joseph, Mo