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

The Standardization says the papers
should admonish Governor Ireland
lin a kindly spirit, and try to convince
him of his errors" How the papers
are to admonish kindly, when the
public interests are not recognized,
we are at loss to understand.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

JUDGE WIN. II. CRAWFORD, lawyer,
scholar and planter, died at Pine Bluff
on Saturday. he had been resident
of Arkansas for twenty-five years.
In early life he ran a race against
Alexander Ii. Stephens for congress
and was defeated by a small majority
He was a son of VIM. II. Crawford,
secretary of the treasury in Monroe's
cabinet, and the Democratic congress
sional caucus candidate for president
in 1899
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

GALVESTON, April 19-This even
ing a brakeman on the Gulf, Colorado
and Santa Fe railway was thrown
from a box-car, at the intersection of
Bath Avenue and Avenue A, and Sc
riously injured
John Keller, a young man not of
age, was arrested and lodged in Jail
to-day, for forging his mothers name
to three notes-two against G. A.
Meyer, one for $40 and one for 500, and
one against County Clerk Wren for
$40. He collected the two first, but
Wren refused to pay the one drawn
against him. This is the young mans
second offense.
This morning Sam Lee, China
man, was tried in the recorders court
before jury and fined 500 for keep
ing an opium den.
Mr.. Gus McKernon, the recently
appointed chief of police. rendered
his resignation to-day, to take effect
Monday next. The resignation is
caused by the obstructive policy OF
Mayor Fulton, which is causing wide
spread dissatisfaction.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26
FIRE IN NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, April 2O.-A fire
this morning burned out Boisseau &
Martinez, dealers in hats; Levi Leob,
Schema s. Co., wholesale dry goods;
and Harsult 81 Co., saddlery. The
following were badly damaged: S. j.
Mullans, iron warehouse, and \.
Wolf, crockery. Loss estimated at
5000 600
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

FRANCE consumes annually tobac-
co valued at 363,000.O00 francs, of
which the sum of 263,OO0,OOO francs is
expended for smoking and only 9,000,-
900 francs for chewing varieties. The
government has monopoly of the
business,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

THE financial agent for the peni-
tentiaries has been the bookkeeper
of the penitentiary lessees, and, so it
is stated, is the brother-in-law of Col
Cunningham. The STATESMAN
knows nothing of his qualifications
for the position.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

PRESIDENT ARTHUR confines him.
self to fishing for trout and bass,
while Secretary Chandler slaughters
alligators. Chandler is working up a
record for the presidential nomina-
ton even while among the lagoons of
Florida.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

SAN ANTONIO, April IA large
number of Texas veterans left here
to-day for Bolton to attend the re.
union. Flags on the Alamo are
hoisted.
The Knights Templar already here
were largely reinforced tonight and
last night by the arrival of their
brother knights-the belated ones to.
day. All the freedom and courtesies
of the city were extended by our citi-
zens to them. The Grand Command
cry met to-day and elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year; j,
c. Mccoy, of Dallas, G. c.; j
p. Harrison, of Houston, D. G. c..
n. w. Hunter, of Palestine, G.
G.; T. M. Lubbock, of Houston
G. G. g.; r. E. Douglass, Paris, e. S
W.; Chas. S. Morse, Corsicana, G. j.
W.; Henry Scherfius, Houston, &. T.
Robert Brewster, Houston, G. r. AT
4 p. III. a grand dress parade of all the
Communicates took place on Alamo
plaza, and was a grand sight. 1t was
witnessed by thousands of spectators
Tonight a grand conclave of sorrow
was held at Casino hall, which was
crowded with spectators and invited
guests. The services were very inn
pressive and solemn,
Jas. Smith, for felony, was found
guilty and sentenced to the peniten.
tiary for three and half years in the
district court to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

JEFFERSON wrote that great cities
are pestilential to the morals, health,
and liberties of man." and to-day
everybody is swarming into great
cities; and moral and physical conta-
geon spreads as never before.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

AN exchange APPLY remarks that
now is the time to plant spring adj
yertisements, and the sooner they are
planted the sooner they will ripen.
There is no danger of their being hurt
hx, tho frost
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26
SPORTING EVENT.

LONDON. April 20.-The second
day of the spring meeting mt San
down park for the Great Sandown
hurdle race, handicap, resulted in a
dead heat between Sibyl and Halmi;
Theorlst secured the third place.
There were five starters.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

WORD comes from Vienna indicat-
ing desire in political circles in the
Austrian capital for the United
states government TO take steps to
suppress Fenianism.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

THE prediction is made that the
Washington monument, 555feet high,
will be completed in the fall of 1884,
and some one inquiries if the monu-
ment will add anything to the fame
of Washington.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

New YORK, April 20.-The schedule
in the assignment of Jno. Cunning
ham, manufacturer of suitings, Walk
er street, was filed to-day. Liabilities
$50, 1865; nominal assets S1S,015; actu-
al assets S1I.S46.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

THE Mexican government denies
the report that Americans can not
acquire land in that country. The
error was so patent it was hardly
worth denial
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26
AFTER o'poNoyAN's SCALP,

LONDON, April 20.-The Times
says if Lynch's evidence can be salts
factorily proven, and it can be shown
that O'Donoyan Rosa furnished a
large fund on the Gallagher case. the
question for consideration is whether
O'Donoyan Rosa cannot by some sort
of international procedure be made
amenable to the laws OF the empire.
The Irish conspirators, the Times
says, must be considered criminals
and not belligerents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26
Sa5 n0n rrnn1c,r

New YORK, April 20.-The second
trial of the suit of John Lilly against
the New York, Central and Hudson
River railroad company, for loss of
his legs, resulted in verdict for
plaintiff for S35. 600
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

JOHN A. LOGAN, it is stated, is now
in training FOR the presidential noini-
nation in 1884. He trains under the
Marquis of Queensbury rules, and is
certain of making a hit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26
TUESDAY ---- APR. 20. 1888

The gush that goes up in the press
of the state over mere formal call
upon Governor Ireland by Senator
Coke is funny indeed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

On the first of April there was In
the United States treasury $l3O,277,-
4o1.6O in gold coin and $54, 75.412.SO
in gold bullion; total coin and bullion,
SI84. 52.7I39O.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

The estimate is that the use OF
postal cards has diminished the con-
sumption of letter paper from sl2,-
100000 to S15,0OO,0O0 year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26
FIRE IN INDIA.

There was an extensive confagra-
ton in Delhi, India. Two thousand
houses were destroyed, and a great
number of families are destitute and
homeless
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 20.-Good
rain over the state yesterday and an
average wheat crop is assured except
in few limited areas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

MODADE, April 19.-At the resi-
dence of Mr.. Anton Pfeiffer, very
worthy old German, who lives three
miles north of here, the following
tragedy occurred at seven o'clock this
morning: His son, William Pfeiffer,
aged about twenty-five years, killed
his cousin, Mary Deinhardt. girl of
fifteen years, shooting her three times
with a pistol, killing her Immediate
ly, and then ran out of the house into
the yard, where he shot himself
through the head, from which he died
in about two hours. Young Pfeiffer
had been subject to occasional symp-
toms of insanity, but was never
thought to be dangerous, though the
tragedy of this morning is accounted
for only as the act of mailman, as
nothing of an unpleasant nature had
ever occurred between them.
Ten thousand eight hundred and
forty bales of cotton have been ship
ped from McDade this season. The
prospect for a crop at present is as
good as could possibly be desired.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

FORT DODGE, Ia, April 20.-A
fire this morning destroyed G. Blan-
dlno's elevator and two small resi-
dences.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

Fort WORTH, April 2O.--Some
parties unknown got into the sewer
trenches last night where pipe was
being laid and wilfully broke 500
worth of "T" joints. The work will
now be delayed forty days.
Jarratt & Hough, of the ella cattle
company, to-day purchased at four
teen dollars per head 5000 head of
yearlings which will be driven to
Cimaron, New Mexico.
An immense concourSe of people
followed the remains af Capt. E. NJ.
Daggett to the grave to-day. Many
buildings are draped in mourning.
Capt. Daggett was in command of a
company of rangers during the Next
car war which captured Gen. Valentia,
first in command under Santa Anna.
L. C. Fontaine and John Glover
got into difficulty at Mansfield to-
day when Glover shot FOntaine
through the left breast. Fontaine
will die. Glover escaped.
A movement is on foot to build a
100000 cotton factory.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

PALESTINE, April 20.-The County
Sunday School association of Ander-
son county met in annual convention
to-day, at the Presbyterian church,
and was called to order by DR.. J. r.
Palmer. president. A considerable
number of delegates attended from
both city and county. Officers for the
ensuing year elected are: Ira H.
Evans, president; Rev: Il. B. Phillips,
vice president; j. I. McEans, scribe;
tary; j. D. Winston, treasurer. The
convention will continue in session
until Sunday next, when a mass
meeting will be held at the opera
house and an address delivered by
Rev. DR.. F. II. Sabin, of the state
SUNDAY schools.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

DALLAS, April 20.-A. S. Adams
to-day made affidavit against WIN.
Nayman, Charles Floyd and Henry
Williams, three wood choppers who
have been in his employ, and who, he
thinks, intend to take his life. They
were all alleged to have started for
his house last night to do him bodily
harm, but abandoned their visit when
they learned he had his "trusty shot
gun" ready to welcome them. Off
GERS have been sent out TO arrest the
accused.
The Merchants exchange have
taken the Texas and st. Louis rail-
way subsidy, which the company de-
sire extended to January 1, 1884, in
hand, and at a meeting called for to-
morrow hope to have the matter in a
shape that Will prove satisfactory to
the company when presented at its
annual meeting at Tyler on April q
The officers of the state grand lodge
Knights of Pythias, were installed to-
day. A grand complimentary ban
| quet is being given tonight.
TIL re is no material change in
the Herald typographical union
disagreement. The paper continues
| to appear introduced form and with
less than half the usual amount Of
reading matter. The union declines
to make any concession and say that
sister unions throughout the country
have notified them that financial aiC
Will be furnished whenever applied
for. The Herald management claim
they will triumph, and have a full
force of non-union men in a few days
The Dallas district conference Of
the Methodist Episcal church south
have been called to assemble in thi;
CITY on June 13.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

WACO, April 2O.-A lively lumber
fight is going on among our four lum-
Der dealers, which has resulted in
lowering the price of lumber in two
days from $22.50 to $14, which is the
figure for to-day. There is no pro,
spect of an early compromise as the
dealers announce that they will fight
it out to the bitter end. The sales
are heavy in consequence of the re-
duced prices.
Mrs. Ransom L. Moore, young
married woman, dropped dead at her
home in East Waco, at IL o'clock last
night, of heart disease. She was
buried to-day.
A number of Texas veterans left
here this Morning for Bolton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26
Honest Old Tim.

GORHAM, n. H., July Ia, 1879.
Gents = Whoever you are, l don't
know; but thank the Lord, and feel
grateful to you to know that in this
world of adulterated medicines there
is one compound that proves and does
all it advertises to do, and more. -Four
years ago had a slight shock of pal
sy, which unnerved me to such an eX-
tent that the least excitement would
make me shake like the ague. Last
May l was induced to try Hop Bit
tiers. l used one bottle, but did not
see any change; another did so change
mynerves that they are now as steady
as they ever were. 1t used to take
both hands to write, but now my
good right hand writes this. Now, if
you continue to manufacture as hon.
est and good an article as you do, you
will accumulate an honest fortune,
and confer the greatest blessing on
your fellow-men that was ever con
ferred on mankind. TIM BURoH.
Anna Maria Krider, Wife of Tobias K.
CHAMBERsBURG, July 25, 1875.
This is to let the people know that
/, Anna Maria Krider. wife of Tobias
Krider, am now past seventy four
years of age. Ny health has been
very bad for many years past. was
troubled with weakness, bad cough,
dyspepsia. great debility and consti-
patton of the bowels. / was so mis-
cradle could eat nothing. l heard
of Hop Bitters, and was resolved to
try them. / have only used three
bottles, and / feel wonderful good.
well and strong again. My bowels
are regular, my appetite good, and
cough gone. / think it my duty to
let the people know how bad 1 was
and what the medicine has done for
me, so they can cure themselves with
it.
Ny wife was troubled for years
with blotches, moth patches, freckles
and pimples on her face, which near
| " annoyed the life out of her. She
spent many dollars on the thousand
| invaluable { p cures, with nothing but
injurious effects. A lady friend, of
Syracuse, New York, who had had
similar experience and had been cured
with Hop Bitters, induced her to try
it. One bottle has made her face as
smooth, fair and soft as child's and
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26
DR.. A. PLATT,
Treater of Chronic Diseases.
SUPERIOR, Wis, JAN, 1880.
What 1t Did For An Old Lady.

COSHOCTON STATION, N. Y,
Dec. %, 1878. :
Gents-A number of people had
been using your Bitters here, and
with marked effect. A lady over
seventy years old had been sick for
the past ten years; she had not been
able to be around. Six months ago
she was helpless. Her old remedies,
or physicians being of no avail, sent
forty-five miles and got her a bottle
OF Hop Bitters. 1t had such an effect
on her that she was able to dress her
self and walk about the house. After
taking two bottles more she was able
to take care of her own room and
walk out to her neighbours, and has
improved all the time since. My wife
and children have also derived great
benefit from their use.
w. b. HATHAWAY, Agt. u. S. Elk. Co.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

SAN ANTONIO, April O.-John
Luther, for swindling, four years,
and Solomon Branfield. theft, two
years, are the convictions to-day in
the district court.
The Park trotting association have
four good races made up for to-
morrow evening. There are about
twelve starters.
j. 2. Weaver, clearinghouse keep
er, was nearly beat to death last night
with a rock, by his cook, named KEEL
ly, whom he accused of theft. Kelly
was not arrested
The knights Templar leave us to-
morrow after having spent a delight.
full time, as they so express them
selves. This evening they had &
grand dress parade and review at the
military post, attended by Gen. Augul
and staff and other notables. To.
night grand ball is in progress, al
which there is scarcely standing
room,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

-NO lAOIAE1 IIlEA INN.
HARRISBURG, April 20.-The senate
has passed to third reading bill to
prohibit one person ito treat" another.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

their stock do SO much better in this
section than in the north during those
months
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

PALESTINE, April 19.-Mayor Lacy
presented his first message to the al
dermen last night. 1t recommends
economy in city affairs, yet urging the
board to keep up with all proper pro-
gressive movements; ADVISES a strict
investigation into the financial con-
dition of the city, and makes various
suggestions as to the proper method
of carrying on the city government.
The aldermen authorized the finance
committee to employ an expert to ex-
anime all city accounts and furnish a
full report.
Mayor Lacy. who is a Texas veter-
an, received a leave of absence to go
to Bolton to the veteran reunion.
Senator Gooch arrived home last
night,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

GALVESTON. April 20.-The Fire
mems celebration tomorrow promi-
ses to be grand display, and fitting
celebration of the anniversary of the
memorable battle of San Jacinto.
Excursion trains will arrive from
BRENNAN and Columbus with large
delegations, and the firemen of Inde-
pendence, Gay Hall, Chappell Hill,
Burton, Kenney and probably other
points will also be represented to par
ticipate in the celebration. The Gal
weston artillery will celebrate the
day by a picnic and excursion down
the island at Lafitte's grove, at the
terminus of the Texas and Mexican
railway.
rested for forging his mothers name
sent before the criminal court under
bond of 800.
w. G. Burch, the Market street
merchant who attempted to swindle
his creditors, was also tried to-day
and sent before the criminal court
under bond of $500.
HOUSTON, April 2O.-The Texas state
shooting tournament wound up to-
day. Some fine shooting was done
and the occasion generally was a
great success. The election of officers
last night resulted as follows: Presi-
dent, w. A. Ryan; first vice-presi-
dent, Sam Finlay, of Fort Worth;
second president, Geo. Yocum,
of Denison; secretary, G. w. Barradall.
The first vice-president has the ap-
pointing of the assistant secretary
and treasurer. The next annual
meeting and tournament will be held
at Fort Worth. After the election
an adjournment was made to an ele-
CANT repast and over efferyescing
wine, Mccall of Waco, Col. Ryan,
president-elect, d. w. G. Dunn, Fon-
tame, P. B. Watson, Leyerton, Simp-
son and others made sparkling
speeches. The first shoot for a dia-
mond medal between teams of four
from each club was won for Houston
by d. w. G.. Dunn, A. Erickson, J. J.
Weiss and P. B. Watson, breaking
seyenty-three clay pigeons and glcss
balls out of possible eighty. The
second prize tied between T. w.
Dollarhide, F. Dester, j. ID.
Yocum and L. L. Maughs
for DenisOn, and j. G. Pet
mecky. G. L. Robinson, j. S. Simpson
and W. A. Ryan, breaking Il. The
third prize was taken by E. Mccall, j.
S. Mccall, l.. A. Garland and w. V.
Fort, of Waco, breaking SO balls. The
fourth prize by Bastrop, the shooters
being w. E. Anderson. J. w. Jenkins
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26
kilograms

ELGIN, April ia terrible tragedy
occurred five miles east of this place
this morning, about 8 o'clock, by a
young man by the name of William
Pfeiffer (German) who shot and killed
his own cousin, a young lady about
seventeen years of age, and then
placed the pistol to his own head and
shot himself, but was not dead when
the messenger left there; but no hopes
of his life. For several years at times
he was perfectly insane, and for a
week or SO past had shown signs of
insanity, but no one thought him
dangerous. The young lady killed
was left an orphan, when an infant,
and was raised by the young mans
parents. The family has the SYM
pathy of our entire community.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-02

THE TIMES. DEMOCRAT. By SiItsr1,riss and
merit, has attained circulation Tie1er befors
reached by Southern newspaper by enterprise
and merit Il sgiU 4eIaasaPOT to command and in.
SURF recognition ana pIaeo En- every oDIee. shop
and home IN the Southern and Southeastern
States.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-02
Poultry Keeping.
Correspondence Country Gentleman.

Correspondence Country dentleman.
The requirements for success with
poultry may be summed up in a few
words--Inake the fowls comfortable
and at home, satisfied in every re-
spect. To do this, several things are
necessary, and if any of these are
hacking, loss will result. These re-
quirements are variety Of food lin
Guiding the grains, with little ami
NAL and vegetable material added &C
easionally,) enough to satisfy and no
more, yet sufficient TO keep the fowls
in good condition, avoiding too much
fat, which results from large feeding
with corn; pure water in constant
supply clean, well-aired aud we'll
lighted quarters, sufficiently roomy to
prevent erowding avoiding the ex-
-trenes of heat and cold allowing Of
40 intrusion Rpon the hens privacy,
and famiiIarizing them with the pres
.ence of attendants their nests re-
tired and easy Of access their roosts
also easy Of access; and abed Of sand
aud gravel to work IN aid, peek at.
Mere might be named with some
advantage Those mentioned are the
aeccsary points. When understood,
each person must deterpine for him
self llow t. sait them to his eireum-
stmices m sifBaiian, and the ailna-
tien, must be sacl + 70 allsw tlles
III io l,c 4tlapied A. with every
thing else, ihe business must b. au-
tlsrzi0asl--ai least is principles and
VIM n Large einseiit experience
sllelild "a aglsle'l--er disappointment
iasst ssllil. tie dissllip pro-
Hai iiaHes g iliH ezteiii - AleN3ed9e
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-06-02
and its faithfnI anpIicatinn.

aAu It's Ialthtul application.
In securing fowls, discard the ma
tive sorts. There is no hack of good
breeds to select from, and the differ
encc between them Is not very great,
being much matter of fancy. All
may be made profitable if tile above
requirements are strictly adhered 10.
Where desired for special purposes, II
few breeds NAV be mentioned. The
Dorking stands high for the table,
both the young and the mature bird,
will serve the purpose well where flesh
is the main object. The Lcghorn fur
nishcs the greater number of eggs
For general excellence, not lacking
greatly any good point, or largely
possessing any objectionable one, the
Houdan will probably give as much
satisfaction As any. These are popn-
lar, well established brecis, and can
be readily obtained at reasonable
prices. In selecting birds, be careful
to get those free from vermiQ and
disease, and propagate only from
males Of pure blood, never exposing
the brood to cold. wet weather, or
great changes of temperature, which
are hurtfoI, and when allowed, strong,
healthy chickens cannot be expected.
By carrying ont this treatment, there
will be little danger from vcrmin OF
disease, if the birds arc carefully
selected, or eggs secured for Matching.
and the hen house and its surround
ings as well as the food of the fowls.
arc kept clean from the start, making
the cure.