The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

progress at the pavilion where Joy
and hilarity reign supreme.
The contemplated excursion and
picnic of the Galveston artillery COM
pany to Lafitte's grove, was post
poned in consequence of threatening
condition of the weather.
John Heller, the boy forger who
was sent before the criminal court
yesterday to answer the charge of
forgery, shot himself in the thigh to-
day but not inflicting fatal wound.
Sam Lee, the Chinaman who was
convicted and fined for keeping an
opium den day or two ago and in
default of payment was sent to the
city prison, attempted to hang himself
by strips torn from his blanket to-
Gay while laboring under a fit of
mental alteration. He was sent to
the city hospital for treatment.
y fire broke out this afternoon in
the cotton yards of the Galveston,
Houston and Henderson railway, and
partially consumed two bales of cotton.
By prompt action the flames were ex-
tinguished before the fire engines ar
rived.
Real estate transfers for the week
amount to 1896.
lnterments during the week are
seventeen; adults nine; children
eight.
Cotton receipts to-day 2440 bales;
exports 1919 bales.
BELToN, April 21.-The veterans
formed in line this morning on the
public square and were photographed,
after which they marched to the Bap-
fist church which was filled to over
flowing. The proceedings were
opened with prayer by Rev. DR.. At
kinson, followed with music by
colored band from Waco, after which
Mayor Chamberlain formally rendered
the freedom of the city to the vet
Grams.
Judge X. B. Saunders then deliver
ed an address of welcome, in which he
reviewed the early history of the
American colonies, comparing the
st ates of that day with those of the
present.
wi. Nuy III. ID oil I0SpOuucu Ill d
few eloquent remarks, returning the
heartfelt thanks of the association for
the hospitality extended by the good
citizens of Bolton. "You are enter
tanning men in this beautiful vale,
surrounded by sparkling waters and
beautiful groves, who were the aSso-
ciates of Crockett, Travis and their
immortal band of patriots. You en-
terrain those who years ago passed
here with pouch of meal and rifle
in hand to drive back the
Indians; men who fought for days
and who desire now that you make
your children swear upon the alters
of their country that this shall be
United States forever"
y Col. Joe III. Stewart then delivered
/ the address.
Mrs. Swisher, of Austin, then read a
poem, and was followed by Miss Ten
ME Wilson, of Gonzales, who read a
carefully prepared historical Texas
essay, which ended the programme.
Calls being made, Gen. Walter
McLane, whose life was saved on the
San Jacinto battle field by Gen. La
mar; Col. johnson, who captured
San Antonio from the Mexicans; Col.
w. L. Hunter, one of the survivors
of the Fannin massacre, and who es-
capped by feigning to be dead after
being bayoneted; Col. S. Wharton.
Houston'S aide at the battle of San
Jacinto; Big Foot Wallace Or. NJ.
Forbes, one of the seven survivors of
the constitutional convention of 1915;
E. M. Pease. secretary of the provin-
cial government, and Col. Blount, the
only survivor of the signers of the
Declaration of Independence, ap-
peared on the stand, and Moses Aus
tin Bryan, of Houston, interpreter at
the time Santa Anna was captured,
repeated the exact words used on the
occasion and which were matters Of
history.
Recess was had till p. M, at which
time the veterans assembled at the
opera house.
Mrs. Isabel McCracklin, who made
the cartridges used in firing salutes
| at Nacogd0ches over the news of the
victory at San Jacinto, was invited to
seat on the stage with the president.
A resolution of thanks to Senator's
Matlock, Patton and Kleberg, and
Representatives Acker and Arm
istead, for their labors as members of
Gno Legislature III Ocudll VI Guo NeIoT-
ans, was adopted.
A resolution to appoint commit
tee to confer with the proper author
ity as to the bes manner of preserv-
ing the Alamo after the state assumes
control, was adopted.
John Swisher, of Austin; Owen
Hardman, of Caldwell county, and
M. W. Mardy, of Lamar county, were
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Adjourned sine die.
The two-year-old daughter of Mrs.
McAlister was run over by carriage
late yesterday evening, breaking her
collar bone and inhicting other in
juries.
Big Foot Wallace was presented
with a fine suit of broad cloth by the
citizens of Bolton, and was the most
dignified veteran on the floor.
From the rolls, there are now liv-
ing 1923 veterans.