The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-20

fined s25. Four others who did not ap-
, pear had their bonds forfeited.
Adam Voyt. an old San Antanian, died
yesterday at Boerne.
The weather is still very chilly, and
there are indications OF frost.
BELToN, April ia violent storm
passed over this country yesterday, At
companied by some rain and hail. Thus
far no serious damage has been reported.
One year ago to-day we were visited by
q cold dry norther, and one year ago
also by killing frost. 1t is to be hoped
that we will escape a killing frost to-
night. II it clears of, however, We are
sure to find vegetation wilted by noon to-
morrow.
Mr.. Thomas B. Harris, nephew of Hon.
A. ). Harris, and o. T. Tyler, of George
town, were admitted to the bar this
week.
The case Of the state VS.. +. w. Robert
| son, for burglary, was tried yesterday.
and the case was submitted to the jury
last night. Up to this time no verdict
has been rendered.
John Banner is on trial to-day for the
same offense. There is much interest
manifested, as the parties are highly con-
nected.
CoMANCHE, April I3.---We had heavy
rain on yesterday throughout the county,
which was very beneficial, as we have
been in need of it for several weeks.
Wheat is heading nicely and is not
damaged by rust, as was supposed. The
present prospects are good for
an abundant crop. To-day we
have rather a stiff norther, with some
rain, and indications of sleet or hail.
Grass is fine, and cattle getting in fine
condition. The grand roundup begins
the last of this week In this county.
Some sickness exists in town among
the children, principally chills and fever
Sheep men have done well this season
but few lambs being lost.
Merchants are doing very fair bust
ness.
TAYLOR, April IA brisk northel
struck US yesterday about twelve, and 4
has been blowing hard and cold from
the north ever since. 1t commenced
sleeting about twelve to-day and tn,
ground has been white several times, ant
there isa fair prospect for gardens, corn
oats, young lambs, ETC., to be gatheret
tonight.
Several new buildings are going up
and more are in contemplation.
, The engineer left to-day for st. Louis
with the plans for our city water works
The Missouri Pacific track Is abou
fifteen miles from here, and grading goe
on here for side tracks, round house, etc
CAMERON, April 14.--Dlstrict court be
3 gins on Monday. The "cow book" vii
, be opened. A grand roundup" wi
take place. The spring drive to Hunt,
willie will be large. There are sixty-si:
] persons charged with felonies, unde
bond or In jail, and the grand jury yet t
, be heard from.
A cool norther is blowing, and feLrs G
t frost are entertained. Rain needed.
Fayette Redding fired four shots g
John Gregory on yesterday evening
3 Gregory had attacked Redding with
D.. knife. Nobody hurt.
FORT WORTH, April 14.-To-day tn
sheriff had the county prisoners at wor
: In the court house yard, when Ere
; Block, who is working out 5000 fine
! made his escape. He has not been r.
captured.
Rust and worms have damaged tn
wheat crops OF this section badly. TIL
weather is cold and some fears are entel
r tanned of frost tonight.
CoRsIcANA, April 1.-THE weather
cool and cloudy, and we have had
7 heavy rain, but not too much. 1t is nc
cold enough to do any damage to fruit Q
crops.