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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

An accident that came near terIni=
mating fatally occurred about 3 o'clock
Saturday morning on the bridge dyke.
Mr.. Granburp, well known and
highly respected citizen, residing on
the south side of the river, while re-
returning from an urgent call for a
physician had his horse to fall over
the fence that is stuck in the fork of
the dyke, causing the horse to turn a
complete somerSault, throwing the
rider violently to the ground. Mr..
Granbury received dreadful cut on
the head and was otherwise severely
bruised and hurt, while the horse was
badly crippled, The fence lisa danger
Gus obstruction in the road, requiring
very careful driving in the daytime to
avoid accident, while at night it is
considered extremely dangerous. The
attention of the authorities is called
to this obstruction in the road before
a fatal accident does occur.
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Rescued from Death.

William J. Coughlin, of Someryine
Massachusetts,, says SIN the fall of
1876 l was taken with bleeding of the
lungs, followed by severe cough. /
lost my appetite and flesh and was
confined to my bed. In 1877 1 was adj
mitted to the hospital. The doctors
said ! had hole in my lungs as big as
a half dollar. At one time report
was around that l was dead. l gave
uphope, but my friends told me of
DR.. William Halls Balsam for the
Lungs. l got bottle, when to my
surprise, l commenced to feel better,
and to-day l feel better than for three
years past.
81 write this hoping every one
afflicted with diseased lungs will take
DR.. William Halls Balsam, and be
convinced that consumption can be
cured. 1 can positively say it has
done more good than all the other
medicines 1 have taken since my sick
ness
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
Especial to The Statesman. !

DALLAS, Dec. 12.-J. L. Williams,
colored, of Wood county, underwent
examination here to-day before COM
mittee of lawyers for admission to
practice at the bar, The committee
was evenly divided and the candidate
was unsuccessful. His friends claim
the rejection was the result of preju-
dice on account of his color, and that
he developed competency in the exam
nation.
Mrs. E A. Warden had her left
hand badly shattered by the accidental
discharge of shot gun being repaired
in her husbands shop. The workman
did not know it was loaded.
The Mexican gambler who stabbed
the negro, Henry Coruth, yesterday,
was lodged in jail to-day. Coruth is
still alive.
Lit Coombs, who discharged two
loads of buckshot into the back of
George Elliott last Sunday, was cap
tured and jailed to-day. Elliott is re-
ported in serious condition.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
DISTRICTS.

The vote is complete in the first.
second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and
ninth districts of the state, with the
counties of Calhoun, Dimmitt, Maver-
lex and Zavalla to be heard from in
the seventh district, Wilson county in
the eighth district, Edwards, Llano
and Crockett counties in the tenth
district, and a few organized and a
number of unorganized counties in
the eleventh district that are not i'm
pOrtant. The total vote cast, as shown
by the above tabulated statement, is
252, 1903, with Ireland leading Jones by
AZ, 159 majority, This does not in
clude the scattering vote for COVER
nor, which is small. AT the last cleo
ton for governor there was total
vote cast of 264,300. The vote up to
this time heard from is II 1897 of that
number, with thirteen organized coun-
ties absent from the list. When the
vote is all in it will be found to eX-
coed somewhat that of two years ago.
Taking the increase in population into
account, however, the vote was not a
full one. Ireland's majority will reach
about $4,000.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
Sermons Accident.

A serious accident occurred yester-
day afternoon near the Central freight
depot. Mr.. Krause, formerly deputy
sheriff in this city, was driving in a
wagon. and in crossing some bitches
that run along the street the wagon
was upset, Mr.. Krause falling under
it, with his legs entangled in the
wheels. The horses became fright
ened and started off violently with the
wagon, at the same time breaking
both of Mr.. Krause's legs above the
knees. 1t is reported that, in order to
save his life, one. if not both, of his
legs win have to be amputated.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
Exeruciating Pain.

Edwin Freeman. of Norton, Mass, says: II
have suffered the most eXcrrciating pain in my
kidneys for years, and physicians or medicine
could not relieve me until about three years
since commenced taking Hunts Remedy. 1
purchased bottle AZ Blandings drug store in
Providence. and took the first dose there,
pain, and although this was three years ago |
have seen no trace Of disease and have not had
to take any medicine since. | believe Hunt =
Remedy TO be the best kidney and liver medi-
cine ever known, and eheerfully recommend
IL tO all sufferers from this terrible disease"
Trial size, 20 cents.
Hunts Remedy Is a purely vegetable pre-
paration, scientifically prepared by "A skilful
pharmacist.-COR. dei3-th, tuttw
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

The returns in the comptroller's Of
flee show that many new tax collec-
tectors have been elected. The change
seems to have In many instances come
from the old collectors refusing to
longer hold the office on account of
alleged inadequacy Of compensation.
In other cases the people seemed to de-
sire change on general principles.
Some of the best collectors in the state
have been defeated. The stringency
of their action in some cases of en-
forced settlement of taxes, in strict ac-
cordance with law, seems to have rem
dered them unpopular and caused
their defeat
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

1t is strange any one will suffer
from arrangements brought on by
impure blood, when Rosadalis will re-
store health to the physical organiza-
ton. Rosadalis is a strengthening
syrup, pleasant to take, and the best
blood purifier ever discovered, curing
scrofula, syphilitic disorders, weakness
of the kidneys, erysipelas, malaria,
nervous disorders, debility, bilious
complaints and diseases of the blood,
liver. kidneys. stomach. etc.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

Col. w. H. Sinclair, of Gal
weston, yesterday filed with the
secretary of state charter OF the
Beach hotel and seaside improve
ment company" Object, to erect a
hotel and build cottages and wharyes
on Galveston Island. Capital stock,
$4,000. The incorporators are W.
Ii. Sinclair, Julius Runge, \. J. Walk
er, Ii. Marwitz and q. Mayhotf.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
CLOSING NOVEMBER CORN.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 12.-The arbitration
committee, which has been receiving
testimony in connection with Novem-
Der corn deals for several days past,
reported to-day, naming sixty cents
fiat as the price at which the particu-
lar contracts under consideration
should be settled. 1t is understood
that not only parties directly inter
ested in the arbitration, but all con-
cerned in the deal will accept the
terms, and about 100000 bushels will
be thus closed up.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
RIOT IN ALABAMA.

New YORK, Dec. 11.-An Opelika,
Alabama, special says; The two FAC,
tions of the old and new city council
raised riot yesterday in which the
mayor and police were involved Nine
white men and one negro was shot
down. Seven will die. The mayor
has gone to Montgomery to apply tor
tr0OnS
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
A RAD HUSBAND

BUFFALO, n. Y, Dec. 11.-Mrs.
Collins, wife of prominent Bradford
man, who had been several months
confined in the state insane asylum.
has been taken out ON a writ of ha-
beas corpus and it was stated by her
counsel and friends that she never
was insane. There is scandal in con-
nection with the case, as a short time
before her arrest she was told that her
husband was unfaithful and she open-
ly accused two Bradford ladies of I'M
due familiarity with him. She then
came to Bradford with view to OBJ
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
TSneciaI to the Statesman l

BURNET, Dec. 12.-The ladies of the
Presbyterian church are making ex-
tensiye preparations for grand con-
cert and oyster supper during the holi-
days.
The new Methodist church was used
for the first time on last Sunday.
w. L. Woods, of Backbone Valley,
is to be married to Miss Mary Rose,
daughter of Rev. H. B. Rose, to-mor-
row evening.
Cattle stealing is complained of to a
considerable extent around here.
Cotton is coming in at lively rate,
business is good and the weather
DleaSant.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
Especial to the Statesman.l

PALESTINE, Dec, 1.-THE Memphis
marriage association, of Tennessee,
has been exhibiting towards many of
the citizens of Palestine quite an I'M
expected generosity. This company
sent some days since to all the former
policy holders in the defunct Pales-
tine marriage association policies of
insurance in the Tennessee company,
and what was stranger still they asked
no pay for them. The fact, however,
that to-day a big assessment notice
has been received by every one to
whom the liberal Tennessee company
gave a certificate would seem to indi-
cate that the people up in that coun-
try are little in advance even oftheir
Texas brethren in the same business.
But Palestine has been too richly
worked by home companies and the
craze is past long since, so the gentle
men in Tennessee will realize nothing
on their Palestine venture.
Judge Edwards, of our district
court, who was prevented by illness
from being present at the opening of
the session, took his seat on the bench
to-day. But little business has been
transacted in the criminal line thus
far. Jim Hadley, colored, was sent to
the penitentiary for four years for bur-
glary, and Jesse Cummings was ac-
quilted for assault to murder.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
RoBB1Ne A DEAD HOUSE.

SToNN's LOCKS, QUE, Dec. IL
The dead house at the parish cnurcn
was entered last night by roDDels;
The collins of an old man, an olu
woman and young girl were broken
open, the bodies stripped OF closning
and dragged across the ROAD anu iau
behind a fence, and subsequently taken
away in sleigh.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
AN IMPOSING FUNERAL,

PARIS, Dec, 1aEThe funeral of the
late Louis Blanc took place to-day.
The streets through which the cortege
passed, especially Rue de Rivoli.
were lined with crowds of people. In
the procession were nearly all the Re
publican members and senators over
100 deputations, bearing draped flags
and wreaths, and large detatchments
of infantry. The remains were inter-
red in the cemetery of Pere la Chaise.
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COMPLETE ENUMERATION.

LITTLE Rock, Dec. 12.-In the case
of the state against Gen: r. G, New
ton, late state treasurer, for money of
the state alleged to be in the bank of
Stoddard Bros. & Co. at the time of its
suspension in November, 1877, was
again tried in the circuit court of
Pulaski county to-day, and verdict
rendered for the defendant. This is
the third trial, each one resulting as
the one of to-day, thus completely ex-
onerating Gen. Newton from all legal
or moral RESPONSIBILITIES,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

A gentleman of this city, who has
lust returned from trip through the
western part of the estate says the states
lands are pretty well taken up out
there. In many cases lands have, by
mistake, been filed upon by four or
five different parties, which will cause
a great deal of confusion at some time
in the future. The time for specula-
tors to get rich by buying up the cheap
lands of the state has passed by.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
Forty Years Experience Of an Old
Nurse.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is
the prescription of one of the best fe-
male physicians and nurses in the
United States, and has been used for
Jorty years with never-failing success
by millions of mothers for their chill
dren. 1t relieves the child from pain,
cures dysentery and diarrhea, grip
ing in the bowels and wind-colic. BY
giving health to the child it rests the
mother. Price twenty-five cents a
bOttIa
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

Mr.. w. NJ. Hunter will be a candi-
date for the second assistant seerea
taryship Of the senate. He served as
assistant secretary during the late ex-
ira session of the seventeenth legisla-
ture, and be made an efficient officer,
always at his post of duty.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
Especial to The Statesman. !


HOUSTON, Dec. 12.-To-day a Cen
trail train ran over an old citizen,
James L. Porter, killing him instantly
severing his head entirely from his
body. He had large family and was
sixty years old.
The Peoples compress, which on
account of break in the machinery
has been idle for three weeks, will
commence work tomorrow.
The remnant of burnt cotton from
the late fire was sold to-day, and
brought $12, 125. 1t was purchased by
Sam McIlhenny, of Houston.
Criminal and district courts are in
session. The latter will have six muir
der cases this term.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

1t would appear, from such demon
strations as those made at the opera
house yesterday afternoon, that there
is a great deal of poverty and destitu-
ton in this city, and that much chart
table work is needed to alleviate the
sufferings of the poor, but such is
really not the case. The cases of des=
titution and want are very rare
indeed; in fact, there exist none at
all, except such as are made unable to
earn a livelihood on account of sick
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
Prof. James A, SeweII, A, M, ND,

OF medical faculty, Laval University
Quebec, states Il have found Col
denis Liebig's Liquid Extract of Beef
and Tonic Invigorator particularly
useful in advanced stages of consump-
ton, weakness, dyspepsia, and all ner-
vous Affections. In pregnant women
it has been retained while every other
article of food was rejected. l can
recommend it as convenient, palat-
able and easy of Digestion" Remem-
Der the name, Colden's-take no other
OF druggists.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

The following figures from the
comptroller's forthcoming report will
be of interest:
Amount of commissions paid asses
sors during the year, 500, l02.01; cost
of advertising S3749.S5; tax sales,
500, 719.2S; insOlYent ad valorem, $685.
043.S0; exchange paid for transmit
ting money to the treasury, $32S5.l6;
collectors commissions for the year,
S92. 1922; errors in assessing, 3d.
1926. The total amount of occupa-
ton tax collected for the year be gin
ming July 1, 1881, and ending June 80
1882, 1926 647.65.
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Money Found at the Chambers Mill.

have leased the above named mill,
situated on the Colorado river, one
and one-half miles below the city of
Austin, and l will grind corn on the
following terms, to-wit: Bolted meal
for the sixth, and unbolted meal for
the eighth. l also keep on hand good
supply of both meal and flour at
reasonable prices. JACOB STERN,
Dec. 13-w. I'm. Proprietor.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

The latest advices from Saltillo,
Mexico, state that DIR. Bibb is in jail
awaiting the result of Gray's injuries.
Should the latter die from the wound,
which it is now thought he will not,
it would go hard with Bibb, for they
handle such cases severely in Mexico.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

There are several prominent Eng
lish capitalists in our city, who have
come to Texas with the view of pur-
chasing lands. Foreign capital is be-
ing continually invested in our midst,
and the wilderness is rapidly becoming
filled with happy and prosperous
DeOnle
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
Especial to the statesman.l

TYLER, Dec. I'm the supreme
court the following reports of the COM
mission of appeals were adopted At
firmed-Greer VS.. Bear Bros, s. Hirsch,
from McLennan; Garritz VS. Cross,
commissioner, from Travis johnson
VS.. Zieching, from Williamson. Re-
versed and remanded- Mars VS.. Lane,
from Travis Houston and Texas Cen
trail railway VS.. Rusk & Dinkins, from
Travis 1. & H. Blum VS.. Ryers, from
Bosque Clay VS.. heirs of Nestor Clay,
from Washington Baker ct al VS..
Compton ct al, from Washington /;
Cassidy VS.. Smith. from Travis.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

A farmer from near Flugersyille,
Yesterday stated that thieves are so
numerous out there people have to sit
up at night and watch their property,
in order to keep it from being carried
away. There is plenty of work in all
sections, but these marauders do not
want work. They prefer to let others
work for them.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
IRON AND COTTON MILL CIosrn

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1.-THE large
Riverside rolling mill and Triton cot
ton mill, at Newcastle. Delaware.
closed on Saturday for an indefinite
period. -Four hundred hands are out
of employment. The iron mill closed
and the factory hands struck against
reduction of wages.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
a COUNTY SEAT QUARREL.

VINCENNEs, IND, Dec. ia fire
in Petersburg yesterday destroyed a
number of stores and residences; loss
$4,000. y man believed to be an in
cendiary rode out of town in a gallop
Just before the flames were discovered.
The incendiarism grows out of an old
quarrel as to whether the county seat
shall be at Petersburg or Winston.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

The contract for moving the furni-
ture of the state treasury was yester-
day awarded to John Pickle, his bid
being the lowest, $40. The highest
bid received was $525, which shows
how differently labor is valued by diff
ferent men.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

Mrs. Robertson, widow of i. Ster-
ling G. Robertson, and mother of Mrs.
Judge Fillmore, died at her home at
Salado, Bell county, yesterday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Thus another of
the good women of Texas has passed
away, and what higher need of praise
can any deserve or receiver
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
Especial to the Statesman. |

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. lin an in
terview between some of the leading
merchants of the city and Col. Pierce,
president of the Sunset; Col. Chas.
Croker, president of the Southern
Pacific. and Gen, Butterfeld, Mr..
Croker intimated that not dollar
more would be invested in Texas
roads by his company unless the three
cents a mile law was repealed. Col.
Pierce was more conservative, and
thought all this would be set right as
the states resources were more fully
developed. In regard to the building
of the proposed Fredericksburg
branch, Col. Pierce said the topo-
graphy of the country interfered ma
terially and a more feasible and less
expensive route was being sought.
The party left for the west and Mex
leo this morning.
Another artificial stone factory has
been started and another cotton seed
oil and cake mandatory is talked of.
Old DR.. Bracht, of Cibolo, well
known over the state, is not expected
to live.
DR.. Geo. Pearl, who was arrested
Saturday night, supposed to have CON-
mitted robbery some time ago at
Jarde's hotel, Castroville, was taken
there yesterday.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

During the years 1881 and 1882
County Attorney e. T. Moore has COLI
lected for the state, on claims sent out
by Hon. w. NJ. Brown against de-
faulting collectors, the sum total of
$59, 1929. OF this amount $6611.27
was interest accrued. The commits
sions retained by Mr.. Moore are
$5065.S1, so that the state has really
made money by being forced to sue
these collectors. Had they paid up
without suit, no interest would have
been received.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

Mr.. Millheight, residing eleven miles
south of the city, had his cotton gin
burned and thirty-five bales of cotton
destroyed. The cotton belonged to
the farmers in the surrounding coun-
try. The fire was caused, it is sup
posed, by an incendiary. No insur-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

Yesterday was most extraordinary
day for business. The streets were
fairly packed with wagons and teams,
and trade in all branches was remark
ably lively. The Avenue and Pecan
street reminded one very much of
Broadway, New York.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

If some capitalists would go to
work and erect business houses in the
city, they would make good invest
ment. This would also do away with
the necessity for the merchants to
keep so much of their stock out on
the sidewalks,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

tanning divorce and was soon after
wards committed to the asylum. tits
alleged that there was trickery in the
manner of her commitment.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

Many assessors are urging the comp
troller to request of the legislature
more liberal legislation as to increase
of fees for assessing. The comptroller
will lay this matter before the legisla-
ture in his general report.
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Married.

AT st. David's church, December IL,
by Rev. L. B. Lee, Mr.. B. NJ. Logan,
of Taylor, to Mrs. Lizzie Glasscock, of
this city. Both parties having had
experience in the business, we feel
sure our hopes for their future happi-
ness are well founded.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

The secretary of state having re-
uuested of all the other states copies
of their laws on penitentiaries, houses
of correction and railroads, he is now
daily receiving them from all parts.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH
LIVERPOOL.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-The stock market
opened strong with an advance of L0JI. In
early trade there was a further advance of
492. At IL O'Clock the general list receded "A
fraction. After II o'clock the market WAS
generally active, and after an advance of i'm
Houston and Texas Central and "A Slight i'm
proyement in the general list, prices fell of
L@1A.
Money per cent. Prime mercantile
paper COS per cent discount. Sterling bank
steady at 4.sOIs; sight 4S41.. Three per cents
1885; extended IS 1903; Ihs, coupons, lla1a (;
Is 1905.
Cotton quiet and easy at 10 7-16@10ssc. Flu
lures barely steady at the following quota
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-14

Why should persons suffer indiges-
ton when the remedy is so near at
hand in the "Conrad's Budweiser
Beer" Try it and be convinced, A
pure, wholesome article of beer, suit
able for nutritive purposes, and
adapted to family use-such is "Con-
RAIDS Budweiser."
d10-1m S. SIMON, Agent.
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THE STATESMAN.
AUSTIN, TEXAS.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

The Masonic Temple is nearly COM
pleted. Some carpenter work and
putting in of the windows is about all
that is needed now.