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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18
1special to The statesman. ]

DALLAS, Jan. lob. w. Bell &
Co., street paving contractors of Dali
las, to-day showed your correspondent
letter from j. w. Turner, street
commissioner of st. Louis, requesting
estimates from them for 1900 super
fetal yards of paving, with Texas
bois dare wood, as it is preferred to
any other material, and st. Louis de-
sires at once to put down several
miles of it. Bell & Co. say that Dali
las, Fort Worth and other Texas cities
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

Two cotton men, trying to buy a
lot of cotton yesterday in which about
twenty bales were involved, became
exceedingly warm over the COMPETE
tive bids and talking. The cotton
man with the high hat finally won
and jumped on the front wagon and
drove oil with the owner, followed by
the entire cotton train. He invited
them to "sniif."
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

From Sergeant of Police John
Chenneville, who returned from San
Antonio yesterday, a STATESMAN re-
porter learned that out of a venire of
sixty men yesterday, only two of Il
jury were selected for the Ben
Thompson case. Mr.. Chenneville
SAYS that the court will not meet
again, until tomorrow, as another
Venire has to be selected.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

In view OF the great amount of
business necessary To be completed
within the period Of the present adj
ministration, and the fact that the en-
tire clerical force of the comptroller's
Office is now employed in the p epara-
tion for transfer of the department
10 the corr ptroiler-elect, Comptroller
Brown requests that persons will
withhold, until after January IL. the
presentation of any further business
feoluring official action or attention
except where rights or interests will
be prejudiced 10y the brief delay. He
expects to deliver the Office to Comp
troller Swain on the 10th inst.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

Senator Gibbs views respecting the
restrictions that should be placed
upon corporations, are very sound.
Corporations should not be encour-
aged in any pursuit that is as easily
followed by individuals, because in
corporated capital has tendency to
crowd individuals out of business.
The only legitimate business for cor
porations are those of such magni-
tude and risk that individuals cannot
afford to undertake them.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

The directors of an eastern railroad
recently engaged big dinner at big
Boston restaurant and made no prep
arations for the entertainment of any
except themselves. When they re-
paired to the restaurant they were sur
prised to find their wives seated at the
tables. An exchange, in speaking of
the affair, says that the happy plan
originated with two of the directors.
1t is not so sure that the others re-
garded it as a particularly "happy
plan. When a party of men, be they
railroad directors or not, set out for a
grand and " exclusive" time, they are
not inclined to look with favor upon
the plan that puts them under the
close inspection of their wives.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18
A cnrd frnm Sam Marcos SAWS: $500

A card from San Marcos says: $500
bales of cotton have been shipped from
this place up to January 10. Madam
Rumor says the editor OF the Free
Press is to be married soon. San An
tonic has got to be very attractive of
late. The houses in this place are all
occupied, and houses are in demand.
Drummers are as thick as bees. Trade
very dull at present. Several suspi-
cious characters in town. Not much
blowing done yet on the farms.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18
Especial to The Statesman ]

DECATUR, Jan. 12.-The wife of
Mr.. ]. w. Booth, chief clerk of the
house of representatives, was buried
here to-day. Mr.. Booth, who was
ness. will return to Austin and re-
sumo duty In day or two
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

A laughable incident occurred in
the house yesterday. As the vote was
being called for IN office for which
Merchant Little was "a candidate, the
teller would call out after tally"
Little, one" An absent-minded MEM
Der looked on from reading the
ETATEsMAN, just as the teller repeated
again. Little, one" and exclaimed:
AKano"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

Senator Perry's proposed change in
the manner of transmitting deposit
tions to be sent by registered letter, is
much needed, for there is no way of
compelling postmasters to receipt for
unregistered packages to be trans
United through the mails.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

Capt. w. l.. Thompson, of BeXar
county, Is an old hand at the law
making business. He was represent
tatiye and senator IN louisiana, and
the harness sits very gracefully upon
him hl - lot anticipating that this
legislature will make record that
tney VIII want hid, as he is ~ favor
of sending . large number oi papers
Sra.;tining the proceedings each day
o as to keep the people posted.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

Hon. w. a. Wortham. of Hopkins
county, is the father OF Mr.. w. Il.
Wortham, chief clerk in the treas
urer's Office. Mr.. Workman is editor
and proprietor of the sulphur Springs
Gazette, and, OF course, being good
newspaper man, he will make an able
representatives
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18
Especial to The statesman.l

BAsTRoP, Jan. 11.-Yesterday on
the road from Bastrop to McDade a
wagon of cottan, containing six bales,
was completely burned. 1t was fired
by some sparks which blew from a
camp fire beside the road. The cotton
belonged to Mr.. Hersh, merchant of
this place, for which he was paid.
The weather for the past few days
has been fine and business is lively.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

BY a figure ~" getting into the
wrong box yesterday the state cash
balance was decreased 100000, ac-
yvIdIng to the statement. The item
cad that there were $4,000 remain
Ing in the treasury after the interest
due was paid, when it should have
been $4,000.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

The regular opposition candidate
in Milan county for state senator,
Mr.. Ferguson, is laid on the shelf for
u long time by the lucky draw which
gave Judge Perry four years term.
Thus the service of good business
man and good lawyer is secured,
where a chance might have given us
simply a good fruit raiser.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18
A Railroad Accident.

News reached the city that there
had been a serious accident on the
Austin and Northwestern railroad
yesterday morning. From Col. Rhom-
berg, the president of the road, the
STATESMAN learns the following in
reference to it As the passenger
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

From rumors atloat, there are par
ti's in the city who have the field
)tes ready, and will probably file
hem this week, that will cover be-
,ween two and three million acres of
land situated in the Pacific railroad
reserve, out about El PaSo.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

From gentleman who made can
vasS of the house and senate yester-
day. q STATESMAN representative
learned that so far there were seventy
seven members in the house and TWEEN
three in the senate, who were in favor
of submitting prohibition to the peo-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18
BAPTIST COLLEGE IN LUCK.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 11.-William
Bucknel. of this city, to-day handed
the board of trustees of the University
of Lewsburg, Pennsylvania, Baptist
theological seminary, a check for
100000. including his own subscrip-
ton of $4,000, made on condition that
$4,000 more be secured.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

A gentleman of this city received a
letter from Chicago yesterday dated
the 4th inst, In which it was said that
the thermometer was then twenty
eight degrees below zero, and that
while wood was 80 per cord, coal was
selling at SIS per ton.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18
THE SNOW sToRM-LARGE FIRES.

CHICAGO, January 11.-Snow was
general over the northwestern states
and fall of FIVE inches has occurred
since midnight and still falling with
no signs of abatement. 1t promises
to greatly interfere with traffic in and
outside of the city.
Early this morning a fire in the
wholesale grocery of Barnard, Lyman
& Co., caused loss of $4,000 to S15,-
600 Fully insured
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

Tie district court did but little yes
|erday. Divorces were granted to
.Robass-and Ella Nichols, and To Lucy
md Henry Phelps. Also, the court
Ordered n sale of the goods of M.
Davis, on East Pecan street, TO satisfy
claims amounting To about six thou
sand dollars held by Greenleve, Block
81 Co., j. Rosenfeld Il Co., and j.. Il
II. Blum, Oh Galveston. TANs the
closing OFT mentl0Qed in the STATES
M1sSS~kIst week.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

To-day or tomorrow the governor
will probably have the executive Office
moved into the cosy rooms fitted up
in the temporary capitol, in order that
the new governor may find everything
q h
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

contemplate sufficient paving the
coming season to make a home mar
ket for all the bois dare material that
can be prepared, and that there will
be none to spare outside of the state.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

Cotton receipts are not over seventy
five bales per day now; but the grade
is good, not bringing under So cents,
and from that to 91s cents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

The state treasurer took in between
fifty and sixty thousand dollars yes
terday, on land sales; mostly on fifty
cent public domain.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

The receipts in the state treasurer's
Office yesterday for land sales were
5000; for general revenue, $4,000.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

From Fridays Daily.l
Judge Blackburn, of Burnet, who
is now in the city for the treatment OF
his ewes. is improving.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

The supreme and appellate courts
yesterday were completing their NOV
ing expedition into the new capitol.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

From the new flagstaff on the
temporary capitol proudly floats the
glorious old stars and stripes.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18

THE BRENNAN Banner says it is
against whisky, but that prohibition
does not prohibit.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18
Married.

In this city, ut the residence of Rev.
DR.. Rogers, january 10, Mr.. j. Nj.
Bishop, OF Dlillican, Texas, to Miss
Fannie l.. Jones, DR.. Rogers official
ting. The happy couple lett last eve
ming ON the International train for
Their future home in Millican, Texas.
ACCOMPANY Ing the above notice was
pleasant remembrance ia the shape
of cakes and other good things, which
aHera much Appreciated.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

From Thursdays Daily.l
fhe land Office force is kept busy on
file business.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18
From Saturdays Daily.
niad

On the morning of the 18th inst, in
this city, George L. sherwood, aged
twenty-five years and six months.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18
HAMILTON COUNTY.

From advance sheets OF Resources, Soil and
Climate of Texas" by A. w. Spraight, Com
missioner of Statistics etc
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
SPANGLERS'.

The largest retail stock Dry Goods and No
lions in Western Maryland.
New Fall Dress Goods received almost daily,
In great variety, and in all the leading shades.
Just opened large invoice of sacking Elan
nels, Dress Flaunels and Suitings.
Silk Velvrts and Velveteens in all shades
A whole corner full OF Mems and Boys Wear
Is cases OF Canton Flannel in stock, and more
TO follow, at prices the lowes..
Red, white and gray Flannels at all prices
We have bargain 10 10 pieces OF heavy twilled
Medcsted Red Flannal Of D cents per yard.
Blaukets-red, white and gray, from . cts.
pair up.
Medium and heavy weight Underwear for chill
dren, misses, Indies and gentlemen.
We have specill number in gents heavy
Uudershirt for % cents, worth 10 cents.
Shauls all wool, single and double, cheap.
One case best Prints, Sill htly damaged, cents
per yard.
We baye just made large purchase of yard
wide heavy weight Unbleached Muslin. which
We offer st cents per yard. Nothing like it ever
laid on the counter for the same money.
Mems Merino Hose cents q pair; Ladies'
Hose cents pair.
genuine German 3button Kid Glove only so
cents.
Jersey aud Cashmere Gloves in ell shades.
The best so cent Correct 10 the county.
Children's School Handkerchief with fancy
border, guaranteed TO wssh, only cents.
We are the leading merchants for all kinds of
ID .lnss sites The best goods at bottom prices-
GIVE Us a call 70 &c CONVINCED.
{. Il. & r. l.. SPANGLER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
$4,000 Conc,

san FRAxcIsco, CAL.-Ths Chronicle pub
fishes in substance the following marvel:
Captain ". F. Swasey, the Oldest pioneer
of the coast, makes statement of :he in
tense suffering of his friend Col. ID. j.
Williamson, All army officer of distinction
and an cx-U. 5. consul, who was attacked
in the winter of 1882 with violent rheu-
matism. SO great was his agony in after
years he became a helpless cripple, and
after trying numberless remedies, the
baths OF other countries and spending Il
fortune of $40, 900, the disease seemed to
assume more virulent type. Finally ho
was persuaded to try ST. Jacobs Oil, the
great conqueror of pain. 1t worked
miracle OF cure. In II letter to the Chron-
icle he confirms Capt. Swasey's statement
and adds 81 checrfully give my unqual-
ified attcStaton to the truthIulncss OF the
statement, because feel perfectly certain
that knowledge OF my cure by 81. Ja-
cobs Oil will prove the means of relieving
hundreds of sufferers
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
WONDERS
CEASE +!

II Is the wonder OF all that have examined
our goods, how we get such 4 large and varied
assortment of Xmas novelties aud Holiday
Goods, and so good, pretty and cheap. We
studied the wants and tastes Of our customers,
then Consulted the markets and sent 10 New
York, Philadelphia aud Baltimore and bought
only such things as We thought wonld please
AID suit our customers These goods riust be
seen 10 he appreciated and VIC cordially invite
all 10 come aud examine them. We have space
10 name only few: Fiue Colleagues and Toilet
Waters, 81, SOC and 25c sizes; Cut glass Tolle:
Bottles The latest styles Of Hand Mirrors; Pun
boxes and Puts; Ladies' Travelling Toilet Sets;
Glove and Collar Boxes; Jewelry Caskets; WI
ting Desks. Fine Papeieries, Autograph Al
buns, Chess Men, Picture Frames and Wire
Cord for hanging pictures. Gentlemen's Com
psuions, fue IukstaLds, Luminous Match Safes;
Portmouaies and Purses; tine Peukuivc-i Cups
and Saucers; Hair Brushes and Combs. Twelve
different kinds of triple extract Periumer'es.
Eight d ffrrent kinds OF Face Powders. Rose
perfumed Yaseline and Cosmol!ue; Cold Cream
and Camphor Ice; fine Toilet Soaps and Pom
aides The largest, best and cheapest assortment
of Stationery ever brought to this town. Xmas
Cards. the pretticst and cheapest. Several kinds
OF Sachet Powders, &c. Thermometers aud Ba-
rometcrs. NICE CANDIES. toe, We have 10
please our friends. In
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

A daughter of the Rev. DE Witt Tai
mage had most interesting experience
the other evening. She was was playing
Nearer, my God, TO Thee, on the parlor
melodeon when burglar, whose special
mission led him in that direction, came up
to the bay window and laid his tools down
in readiness to go to work. The dulcet
strains of the melodeon made him pause.
He listened; tear stole into his eye. lie
repacked his kit, turned down his coat
sleeves, took his quid from his mouth and
placed 1t oil the window-sill, and half an
hour later was seen wandering down At
lantic street-a sadler aud better man.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
Thc Comet.-Although I'VE havc MOI

The COmet-Althoush we have not
seen il, il is said that the comet which
has been coming this way for several
months past is now visible to the baked
eve in the northwestern heavens. The
searcher for the comet can get lis bear
ings by looking first at the bright star III
the northwest. That bright star is Vega,
or Alpha Lyrae. Over Vega, in nearly
vertical line, will be seen the star Alpha
Cygni. Between Vega and Alpha Cygni
is the comet. 1t remains above the hori-
ION now until almost II o'clock, though
when down near the line mist is likely to
obscure the object of visi0R.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
IMPORTANT no YOUNG MEN.

The next session of the renowned Com
mercial College of Kentucky University,
Lexington, Ky, begins January $, 1881.
Total cost to complete full diploma-busi-
ness course, including tuition, books and
board, $50. Time required 10 weeks.
Literary course free. Photography taught.
1000 successful graduates. You can begin
at any time. No vacation. For circular,
address Wilbur r. Smith, Lexington, Ky.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
Snow, Snow.-The first snow of the

Snow, SnOw.-The first snow of the
season, except one or two brief squalls,
fell last Monday morning, covering the
earth to depth of about an inch and
,-half. This was supplemented Oh We'd
nesday by several more inches of snow,
atlorling very good sleighing, which was
INDUCED in extensively by our country
friends. The boys also took advantage OF
the opportunity to sled ride, and seemed
to enjoy themselves more than the grown
folks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
Eclipse. in Issl.-There will b,

Eclipses in ISsi.-There will be
five eclipses ia the year 1884, three of the
sun end two Of the moon. March 18th, a
partial eclipse of the sun, visible in the
United States; April 10th, a total eclipse
25th, partial eclipse of the sun, visible
i'll the United States; April 18th, total
eclipse of the moon, partly visible in Bos-
ton; October. 10Th, partial eclipse Of the
sun, visible ia the United States.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
Interest Calculator.-Through the

kindness of the inventor, Mr.. James 81.
Brown, of this county, We are in receipt
of a copy Of "'rhe Little Giant Interest
Calculator" device for computing in
terest on any sum of money fur given
length OF time. This is most ingenious
arrangement, and one very useful in the
computation Of intricate interest calcula-
tions. The system is very highly ell
dorsed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

Our Carricr.-On Christmas Day
the carrier boy will visit the patrons of
THE REGISTER with his usual annual adj
dress, which is well written aad inter-
esting. The carrier has been handsomely
patronized by advertisers, and lac is wish
ing that the subscribers will be equally
liberal. Save him quarter, for he has
carried the papers faithfully during the
nasf Nanr
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
Robberies.-On last Saturday nigh

Robberies.-On last Saturday night
thieves forced an entrance into the meat
shop of Dir. J. w. b. Frazier by breaking
the glass ont of back window and then
moving a catch, and stole from the shop
from sixty to seventy pounds Of beef. The
thieves were very fastidious, and only
took choice cuts.
The smoke-house OF Mr.. VIM. II. Bycrs,
living on the Kearncysyillc pike, about
81. miles from Shepherdstown, WAS forcI-
bly, entered OH Monday night aud robbed
of quantity of bacon, pudding and saul
sage, lard, &c. Keepa shotgun handy,
farmers
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
College OF TeIeEraphl

College Of TeIeSraPhy.-As will
be seen by advertisement in another col
umn, Mr.. John Bower, OF this place, has
opened College of Telcgraphy in Shop
herdstOwn. 1t is the purpose of Mr..
Bower to instruct all who wish TO learn
the art of tclegraphy in all its branches,
and as he is skillful and experienced
operator he will no doubt be able to im-
part his knowledge successfully. He has
fitted up room with Il number of inStru-
ments, and already has an encouraging
number Of scholars.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

Personal.-Prof.A a. 5. McCreath, of
Harrisburg, Pa, and Prof. Franklin
Plat, Of Philadelphia, the well known
scientists, who are at present engaged in
the second geological survey of Pennsyl-
vania, were IN town this week on visit
TO Col. \. II. Boteler, being on their way
to make Il second examination Of the re-
Gently diScovered til depo:its in Rock
bridge County, Va, which arc attracting
so much attention not only in scientific
circles, but likewise among men of bust
ness enterprise. We shall look with in
tcrest for the report of the abOve-men-
toned experts upon the present condition
and future prospects Of these newly-found
tin mines, as there are no others being
worked in North America, and as the
importation of tin to our country amounts
annually to twenty millions of dollars.
Mr.. John NJ. Smurr, who, with his wife
and child, has been OH a visit to his rela-
tives in this place for some weeks past,
left on Tuesday for his home in Indepen-
dencc, Missouri.
Rev. Is. f. Bausmann and wife will visit
their friends and relatives in Pennsylva-
MIA during the holidays. They will be
gone about ten days.
Miss Ada Harp will spend the holidays
visiting her sister, Mrs. c. 4. Licklider,
in Petersburg, Va.
Mr.. Frank Boswell, of Texas, formerly
of this place, is here visiting his relatives
and friends.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

Levi James, \ Choctaw Indian, convict
ell of the murder of James Fulsom, WAS
shot last week at Scullyville Court House,
Indian Territory, in accordance with the
Choctaw law. The prisoner sat upon
blanket, and the sheriff held one hand anu
a deputy the other. The other deputy
took position five psces distant, and with
= Colts revolver shot James through the
heart.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
DRESS GOODS.

Oar sales in dress goods this fall are far ahead
of any other season. Our stock Is larger and
better than former ones. That is the great rea-
sou why lady, when she wants q nice dress,
always comes TO US, she finds it at the right
price. Oar motto il good goods and one price
to every purchaser"
EMMERT & FIERY, Martinsburg.