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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

STATE SEWER.-Sealed proposals are
- invited until the sixteenth OF September,
1882, at twelve O'Clock m. for the construction
of sewer of first class vitrifed clay pipe OF If
tee inches interior diameter, from the Colora-
do river at the mouth of Waller Creek, north
distance of 5S36 feet to the alley running east
and west through block 1863: with pipe OF like
character, twelve inches diameter from said
main line, by the most direct practicable route
to the boiler house of thu Capitol Building, a
distance of about 900 feet; with like pipe OF
eight inches diameter from said main pipe to
the Blind Asylum, distant about 2250 feet; from
said alley in block 16a, like pipe of twelve
inches diameter to the Lunatic Asylum, by way
of the east line ofthe University grounds, u dis
lance of IA S23 feet, and a like pipe from said
twelve inch pipe of eight inches diameter to
the University, distant about 675 feet.
Bids will include cast iron manholes OF ap-
proved pattern, for every four hundred feet Of
sewer, and sufficient amount of cast iron pipe
(about 300 feet of fifteen inches diameter laid In
place and anchored with masonry 10 discharge
the sewage into the channel of the Colorado
River, at least twelve inches below the surface
at low water mark.
Bids will also be considered for the insertion
of cement drain pipes in lieu of the vitrifed clay
pipe above named.
Each bid must specify when wok will be
commenced and when C. mpleted, and must be
accompanied with q written guarantee Of two
responsible parties, that the bidder will, be
awarded the contract, enter into satisfactory
bond for the faithful performance of the work.
Bids will be addressed to Governor o. NJ d.
Roberts, Austin, and endorsed "Proposals for
Sewer" and the right is reserved to reject any
and ali bids.
Bidders will be required to exhibit samples OF
the pipe which they propose to use.
Map showing route, elevation, &c, will be
found at the office efthe Capitol Building Com
o M ROBERTS,
Governor, and President Board.
GfxrfN 0ka fVN1
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

Il STRAYKD-By Andrew Hamilton, before
II NJ. NJ. Hornsby, j. p. Il. g., July /, 1882
n brinLle Steer, or work Ok, about eight years
old, branded, WSS on left side, marked crop
and under bit in each ear. Appraised ut SIS.
Also, black and white spotted Cow, about fOur
years old, branded AC ON left side, marked crop
of each ear. Appraised at SIG.
FRANK BROWN,
july 2i-3is Clerk G. G. Il. G.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

ESTRAY NOTICE-Taken up and estrayed
T. by e. X. Crockett before W. G.. Crockett,
Justice of the Peace, Travis county, one hay
Horse, Is. years old, and branded TJF (all in
one character) on left shoulder, and appraised
at thirty dollars.
Given under my hand this 18th day of August,
A d. 1882. FRANK BROWN,
aug0W3 Clerk G.. q. Il. C.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

Il STRAYED-June1 10, 1882, by w. D. Fulkes,
II before James A. Wright, Justice OF the
Peace, One Gray Mare, fourteen hands high,
IA OF IS years old, with blotched brand on left
shoulder. One blue Roam Mare, years old,
fourteen hands high. branded X on left shout
der, Oh hip and on jaw, and one Blue Gray Mare,
years old, fourteen hands nigh, branded A,
with perpendicular bar running from bottom
to top through the centre, on shoulder and nip,
all OF which are valued at $500. FRANK
BROWN, County Clerk, Travis County, Texas.
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ESTRAY NOTICE-Taken up and estr yed
IL by j. j Erwin, before W. q. Croc EFT
Justice of the Peace of Travis county, one sor-
rel Mare, 8bout years old, IL hands high, and
branked I'll (connected) twice on both sides,
and appraised at ten dollars.
Witness my hand this 18th day Of August, A.
ID. 1sS2. FRANK BROWN,
au20w3tS County Clerk, Travis County.
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ESTRhv TICE-E-trayed Nav O, 1892, by
IL y ian, Jr., before w. q. Crockett,
Justice of *: ace OF Travis county, the fol-
lowing des" animals, to-wit: One bay
horse, II rs. :, III, years old, 3 white feet,
branded .SR (ctnnected) on left thigh, land M
(dim) Oy left shoulder. Alec a dun horse with
blaze face, 2 white feet. years old, 14E hands
high, and branded same AZ above. Appraised
at $45. FRANK BROWN,
County Clerk Travis County, Texas.
iv Wat
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.sTRAY NOTICE.

Taken up and estrayed by Charles Ginger be
fore Fritz 'fegener, Esq., Justice Of the Peace
mails, to wit:
One sorrel mare years old, 10 hands high anC
branded X on left shoulder.
One brown mare and colt. mare years old, Il
hands high and branded o upside DOWN OIL
left thigh colt unbranded.
One grey mare years old, 10 hands high
branded 7 on left thigh and A V connected,
with bar over it on thigh.
One brown horse 10 years old, ID hands high
and banded SO on shoulder, on jaw, X x x x
on right hin and c " on right shoulder, all ap'
praised at $50.
FRANK BROWN,
County Clerk, Travis County.
Austin August % A. d 1882.
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L STRAYED-By X. X. Smith, before M NJ.
T. Hornsby, j. T. II. G., July |, 1882, one dun
Marc, about thirteen and one-half hands high,
unIe years old, branded NJ over u q and curved
gray Mare, about fifteen hands high, seven OF
eight years old, branded 2 over q on left hip.
Appraised at SIS. FRANK BROWN,
july 81 3t$ Clerk q. q. Il. @.
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TyABEN UP ESTRAYED, by A. Trautxein.
i b, fore ID. @. Pace. Justice OF the Peace,
Trayis county, the following described animal
II yesrs old, and branded thur: 9 on left
shoulder, and % on thigh, and appraised at
twenty dollars.
1882. FRANK BROWN,
County Clerk Travis County
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

The board of managers of Houston
Lyceum have issued a circular with
rules and regulations for prize compe
tition on the second Tuesday in October
at Lyceum Hall, in the city of Houston.
Prizes to the amount of $3.50 are offered,
as well as number of special prizes for
the best prose and poetic productions
and for the best oil and water color scene
painting. Austin has number of litera
ry people, both male and female, who
need not blush to enter this competition
nor fear to be lastin the race. We know
of several papers, pronounced of great
merit by judges, which may be entered
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

The inspectors claim that their reports
of violations Of the health ordinances do
no good that no action is taken by the
authorities.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14
The Modern Ruins ,, Faithfully
Reproduced by Our ARTIST
Upon Wood,
Interview with the Governor, Ar
chitect and othor
Officials.
what the Public is Saying
About 1t.
Full Particulars of the Calamity
With a Big C.

Yesterday morning at about o'clock
a terrible crash, equal almost to South
American earthquake, was heard near
the head of Congress Avenue. Owing
TO the early hour at which it occurred,
and the consequent absence of people
from the streets, it was some time before
the cause of the unusual noise was
learned. 1t was soon reported, however,
that the temporary capitol building, now
in the course of contraction, had fallen
down. The excitement soon became in.
tense, aud great crowds flocked to the
scene to view the
MODERN RUINS,
which our special artist has so faithfully
and accurately portrayed. The picture
herewith presented represents the build
ing as it appeared after the catastrophe
had occurred, and is from a photograph
taken on the grounds.
This tumble of the mighty temple
wherein Texas was to have been "illus-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

ESTRAYED-By J. Arthur Bailey, before W.
IA w. Medearis, j +. =. II. C., May "a, 1882, one
one White Horse, about IA hands high, branded
l on left shoulder; also, one Bay Horse Colt,
branded II V with bar above II and quirl OIi
left hand top Of W on left shoulder, and az
(both letter and figure forming one charactery
ON jaw; also, one Bay Mare, about ID hands
high, branded on left jaw; also, one Bay Year
ling Colt, unbranded. Appraised at W each.
FRANK BROWN.
je28w3t, County Clerk Travis County.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14
nor SALE .

500 HEAD OF SHEEP ard II MERINO
bucks, all in fine healthy condition, for S14OO
cash; also Rancho for sale, consisting Of two
hundred acres OF land, situated OF The line OF
Travis and Bastrop counties Said "a che has
good house and CRIB, and smoke house 20 acres
In pasture, 10 acres Ia field. Will b. suld with
sheep OF without. For further ihfo. nation
apply to w. K. CARPENTER, Austin, or j. +.
BECK, Garfield, Bastrop county, Texas.
dy.ft-wk.fm
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14
Ladies

Do you want a pure, bloom
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MAGNOLIA BALM will graf
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and perfect are its effects,
that it is impossible to detect
its application.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

"Col." John Hand, of the Galveston
Nesos, was in the city on Wednesday, and
in order to show his great love for the
the manner in which the temporary cap
ital was being constructed-passed an
eulogy upon the building. BE said it
was the most substantial building ever
erected in Austin. That night the thing
fell down, and free ticket bearing the
name of John Hand was shown a con-
ductor on the early train for Galveston
next morning.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14
EXEMPTIONS.
what Is Exempt Under the Texas
Laws.

Under the laws of Texas the following
real and personal property is exempt from
execution and attachment:
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WHAT2
THREE EXPERTS To TELL THE
CAUSE OF TT.

Meeting OF the Capitol Board Yes
terday.
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The Art amateur for September fur
nishes notable array of flower designs
for painting and embroidery, and handles
a long list of art topics in its usual prac-
teal and interesting manner. Articles
on cloisonne enamels, on book binding,
on the art of illumination and on curious
shoes and pattens, are copiously and
handsomely illustrated. The story of
Palsy, the potter, is retold and some
very Interesting examples of his work
are given. The frontispiece also repre-
sents notable piece of ceramic
ware, which formerly belonged to Louis
Napoleon, a majolica plate decorated
with the portrait of a beautiful
Young woman to whom, according to the
Italian fashion of the sixteenth century,
it was sent, hesped with fruit or confec-
tionery, as betrothal gift Among 9TH
er subjects discussed are painting ivory
photographs, stencilling with oil colors,
designs in silverware, and bad taste in
upholstery. Summer art events in Lon
don and Paris receive ample notice, and
William Magrath, capital painter of
Irish scenes, is Geographically sketched.
Price, 81 per year; SINGLE copies, 50
cents. Montague Marks, publisher, 20
Union Square, New York.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

Public opinion is decidedly in favor Of
the idea that the building was insecure
and not strong enough in its construc
ton, but is much divided upon the point
as to who is responsible for yesterdays
result. The opinions of the general pub
lie, in matters like these where of course
only experts or those of experience car
possibly be posted are not altogether re
liable as means of guidance it is true, but
sometimes such opinions are based upon
good foundation. In this case genera
appearances are greatly against the eek
pert" and although he has repeatedly
examined" this work, few will be found
to agree with his diagnosis of the job.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14
FALLING STONES.

FALLING STONES.
THE TEMPORARY CAPITOL
BUILDING IN RUINS.
The Guardian Angels OF the Eigh-
teenth Leg islature on Duty,
And Being Faithful, Down Came
the Trap Set to XIII virtuous
Texas Statesmen.
The Tableau Effective, but sooner
than Predicted by the
"statesman,"
But, as Before Suggested, Proba-
bly, for the BEST.
The "Modern Ruins ,, Faithfully
Reproduced by Our Artist
Upon Wood,
While the Ink Singer Keeps up
'HLs COrnero by Telling
What Was Said
About It.
Interview with the Governor, Ar
chitect and othor
Officials.
what the Public is saying
About It.
Full Particulars of the Calamity
With a Big C.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14
THE SIDE.sADDLE.
How the Ladies Rode Before its
Introd ucIIon.

A correspondent of the London Lice
Stock Journal furnishes brief history of
the side-saddle. In the fifteenth and six
tenth centuries ladies rode on billions,
or astride, OF on u chair, page leading
the horse. There was no room for a
charming display of equestrienneship
until the side-saddle, in its present shape,
was brought into use, about forty years
ago.
In 1870, Queen Maria Theresa, writing
to her daughter, the unhappy queen of
France, Maria Antoinette, objected to
her "riding astride like a man." In
1875, when DR.. Samuel johnson was in
France with the Parales, they met the
king and queen of France riding in the
forest of Foutainebleu. The doctor re-
marks, she erode astride," the side
saddle being then a novelty.
A lady who died few years ago at an
advant ed age, once told me that when
she was posting into Bordeaux, soon
after the return of the Bourbons, she met
a well dressed gentleman with two young
ladies of about thirteen or fourteen
years of age, all well mounted. The
young girls both wore trousers, and rode
astride.
Not long since saddler in the city had
an enormous side saddle, supposed to
have once belonged to a royal German
duchess, made by an English saddler
An immense quilted roll imperfectly
served the purpose of the third pommeL
A book on Craftsmanship, published in
1S43, describes the third pommel as a
ch-to-be-commended novelty.
Mr.. Fitz Oldacre, the inventor of the
third pommel, or hunting horn, has re-
tired from business, but is still alive, and
at some seventy years, riding like boy
at the tail of the stsghounds in the Vale
of Aylesbury. He has often related the
origin of this invaluable improvement.
A gentleman at Melton made bet
with another that he would ride him
and beat him in a match across country
for 100 guineas on woman's saddle.
He applied to Fitz- Oldscre, and the hunt
ng-horn pommel was the result.
The celebrated Nelly Holmes, who
died Lady Rives, the finest cross country
horsewomsn of her day, and never ex-
celled, if equalled, in the last quarter of
century, when Amazonism-if one
may coin word-has been carried to
such perfection, took up the third POM
mel saddle, which gives a stronger seat
than astride. But there were no society
papers in those days to chronicle the
event and record the success.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14
OTHER OFFICIALS

The STATESMAN representative had
conversations with the commissioners
and several members of the capitol board,
but each one appeared uncertain as to
what course will be pursued. About
some of them there was a kind
of reserve, indicating the fact
that they were not prepared for this
wholly unexpected turn In capitol build
ing affairs, and that they regarded it as
question of very great seriousness. One
member of the capitol board did, how
ever, express himself very plainly as to
the responsibility of certain officials, and
intimated that he thought some resigna-
tons would now be in order. Names are
withheld for the present.
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versation during the entire day, and vari-
Gus were the comments upon and nu
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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

And Being Faithful, Down Came
the Trap Set to XIII virtuous
Texas Statesmen.
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The results of this deplorable affair are
hardly to be computed, let the cause for
the same be what it may. The board
has only the $45, 900 to build with, and
unless the contractor is able to replace
the loss, the next Legislature will Assem-.
BILE here and find no state house. If the
contractor shall rebuild the house delay
must necessarily ensue, and as the legis-
lature meets in January the very purpose
for which the building has been erected
will have been defeated, it not being
probable that the work can now be finish
ed on time. There are numerous
other reasons why all must regret what
has occurred.
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The Tableau Effective, but Sooner
than Predicted by the
"Statesman,''

But, as Before Suggested, Proba
bly, for the Hest.
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The Guardian Angels OF the Eigh-
teenth Leg islature ON Duty,
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WHAT THE GOVERNOR SAYS.

When approached upon the subject
Governor Roberts, who is ex-Officio chair
man of the capitol board, informed a
STATESMAN reporter that he could not
then speak advisedly as to what course
will be pursued by the board. He
said, when asked, that he had not called
the board together for the reason that he
did not yet officially know of any
necessity therefor. He appeared to
think, although not.saying so in plain
terms, that the proper time for the board
to meet will be when informed that a
communication from the commissioners
awaits its members. 1t was reported on
the streets that the governor had author
lied the appointment of committee of
citizens to view the wreck and make a
report to. the capitol board. This was
not true. He did say that u committee
of gentlemen might take some such &C
ton, at the request of Mr.. Smith, the
contractor, but further than this he did
not go, and we are reliably informed that
when appealed to for some written au
thorIty for such action he declined to
give it. For this latter reason a party of
gentlemen selected by Mr.. Smith and Mr..
Duhamel, it was subsequently learned
refused to act, as requested, in the matter.
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THE TEMPORARY CAPITOL
BUILDING In RUINS.
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NOTICE OF ACCOUNT.

County Clerk, Il
Austin, August y. A. D., 1882
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-04-29
JESSE JAMES AND HIS GANG.

Tie recent tragic death at this no.
ted robber and desperate has brought
out ,letailrd history Of Jesse and
his gang. The two Ford brothers,
Charles AMI Robert. who acted as the
murderous executioners for Gov.
Cr,tteu,lep, were themselves mem
bers of the james band They seem
to have been thoroughly imbued with
the bioodthirsty cruelty for which
the band was notorious. After agree
ing with the governor to capture
Jesse James, dead or alive" for the
sum of $4,000, they made their way
into his house and acted as the
friends of himself and wife. and. de-
liberately Watching for All opportuni-
nifty when his wife was absent and
the victims back toward them, blew
his brains out. Although done at the
instigaiion of the governor and ss
the emissaries of law. still it was a
brutal net. No attempt whatever
was made to capture their man. Up
on the ease being presented to the
grand jury. lately sitting. true bal
was found against the Ford brothers
for the murder Of Jesse James. Be
ing .rrsigned for trial they pleaded
gully to the Indictment. The Judge
seut~nced them to be hung on The
| 18th day of May. Shortly after the,
were sentenced Coy. CrittendeD par
doned them, and the. are now a
liberty with the reward of their deco
IN their pockets This, is enc OF th,
str,ngest sights ever witnessed in thu
history Of the country. The Ford'
are sand to be- in mortal dread Of thu
vengeance of Frank James. who i
still at large, and two or three OF thu
robber gang. who still defy the iav
with bloody hands.
The history Of this gang. which .
one time numbered thirty persons
recites the manner in which "a 0
them have been disposed oils B,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-04-29

On Thursday. April 18th. violent
storm swept through the Atakapas
and Tecbe country, doing vast injury
to the plantations and Residences in
that section. large portion Of the
country at the time being oserfowed
with the waters from the Mississipp'
river. Since then the foods have
gone down, and at last reports. oath
inst, the plantations were draining
Of rapidly.