The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-13
STATE NEWS REPgRTeKY.
Shirt of f1r Texas Exchn6sn,

The Laredo Times commenced the
pq blicatIon of its daily issue on the
9Th of September.
Mr.. r. B. Underhill, of the Austin
Marble works, was a visitor to the
two Lared9s last week. He iB inter:
esting himself in the development Of
our quafries, and will send several
specimens to the Boston exhibition.
Mrs, W. r. McF' afland, of Austin. and
her family of charming daughters, ar
rived by the delayed International
train this morning, and registered at
the Commercial.-hared0 Times.
The falls Of our river over the new
dam are in range with the old Austin
road as you leave town in that direc-
tion, and furnish a most beautiful
sight. They look like a flow of mol
ten silver. The small farmer is the
salvation of any country, and Texas is
every day adding rapidly to it's popu-
lation of this class of sthrifty and use
full citizens. The =, lie. which gives
every man a hone and a chance is
what has r-ade this the greatest coun-
try on earth.-San Marcos Press.
Texas Joe" was a sporting man
and many wonderful stories are told
of his exploits. Once in jefferson,
Texas. a good many years ago he won
a hatful of s1fve9A at the gambling
table. Next morning before sun-up
he went to the house of poor widow
in that city and knocked. The door
was not opened and he broke in, and
before the frightened lady could inter-
rupt him he poured the hatful of sill
yer on the floor and bowed himself
out. On the Mississippi river he once
won steamboat and all its cargo in
a game with the captain. He di-
vided the cargo with the passengers
and made the captain present of the
boat. "TeXas Joe'' never deserted Il
friend who was in trouble and never
turned the penniless and unfortunate
away empty-handed so long as he had
dollar left.-Greenville Banner.
Mr.. Levi Scott has returned from
Devils river, where he spent while
looking after his sheep interest. He
Will leave his herds in the hands of
friend, and will make his home in
Austin. He is well pleased with
western Texas.-Brazos Pilot.
The wife of James Merritt, who
lives one mile northwest of Howe,
gave birth to three children, two boys
and girl, on August 81. The girl
and one boy died in few hours, but
it is thought the other one will live.
The mother is doing well.
The excitement occasioned by the
fence building and fence cutting
seems to have quieted down, and we
sincerely hope we have heard the last
complaint. We have the name OF be-
ing one Of the most law-abiding, quiet
counties in the state, and Burnet is
justly entitled to it. Let our commits
sioners have the county surveyor lay
off convenient roads throughout the
county and then establish them as
roads, paying for the land if necessary,
stop this continued change, and much
will be done to prevent trouble in the
future. Our next legislature will
probably take action in regard to the
question of fencing. If any feel
agrieved let them seek the proper
remedy by petition and all will be
well.-Once-a-W Week.
A great season of rain throughout
the stock-lands of Texas would go
largely towards allaying the discomfort
among the sheep and cattle men, but
it would not repair the infinite dam
age done the entire state by the law
lessness lately committed.
Mr.. P. J. Reynolds, one of the most
successful farmers, says the drouth
this year is worse on the cotton crop
than it was in the memorable year
1879. Then, there was September
rain that made the second crop. This
year, a rain will be too late. = Burnet
Bulletin.
The troubles in cotton circles were
partially adjusted at the Merchants
Exchange yesterday, in compromise
between buyers and planters. The
public weighers are to weigh at the
compress and the buyers are to have
their weighers present to assist. A
satisfactory division of compensation
for services was agreed upon. 1t is
generally believed that matters will
ultimately adjust themselves to the
entire satisfaction of all concerned
Dallas Times.
Most of the farmers of Anderson
county have old corn left over from
last year, which, in addition to the
abundant crop of this season, makes
them quite comfortable. More meat
was raised in this county during 1888
than for long time before. -Pales-
tine Advocate.